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Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Diane Hennacy, M.D. is a Johns Hopkins-trained neuropsychiatrist and neuroscientist, former Harvard faculty member, and an award-winning author and clinician. She began studying autism in 1987, when she spent six months with Sir Michael Rutter at the Institute for Psychiatry in London. Her decades long research focused on investigating reports of telepathy and precognition in autistic children was the inspiration for The Telepathy Tapes. SPONSORS https://mizzenandmain.com - Use code DANNY20 for 20% off your first order. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DANNY - Use code DANNY & get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! https://amentara.com/go/DJ - Use code DJ22 for 22% off your first order. https://shopmando.com - Use code DANNY for 20% off + free shipping. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS https://drdianehennacy.com https://hennacyinstitute.org FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTILNE 00:00 - How a Johns Hopkins trained psychiatrist got into ESP 04:46 - Savant Syndrome 06:48 - Why psychiatry disagrees with parapsychology 07:20 - Working down the hall from John Mack 11:28 - Why Diane wanted to be a neurosurgeon 16:34 - Where memory is stored in the brain 18:42 - Hippocampus' role in memory & ESP 25:51 - How oxygen deprivation destroys memory 30:49 - Harmful brain effects of breath-holding 32:14 - Effects of ketogenic state on the brain 35:25 - The autism & telepathy connection 39:44 - Savant Syndrome in blind & autistic individuals 45:51 - Neuroscience is a flawed model 51:06 - The analytical couch & the root of psychiatry 57:45 - How to prove or disprove ESP phenomena 01:01:57 - 97% accuracy telepathy test 01:11:21 - Possible materialist explanation for autistic ESP 01:16:25 - Why autistic individuals are more likely to experience ESP 01:25:25 - The problems with memory 01:26:50 - People who can't forget anything (hyperthymesia) 01:30:41 - White matter in the brain 01:34:48 - Microtubules & consciousness 01:40:53 - How to advance microtubule research 01:43:00 - Ultrasound as Alzheimer's therapy 01:45:30 - Applications of infrared light therapy 01:54:12 - The body's internal "fiber optic" system 01:58:21 - Human's natural telepathic abilities have atrophied over time 02:01:17 - Schools are failing our youth 02:05:13 - Ancient humans' telepathic abilities 02:09:45 - How the bible warns against the written word 02:15:09 - Autistic telepathic kids who mention bible characters 02:19:43 - The sixth sense humans have buried inside them 02:24:02 - The hidden superpowers of the nose 02:28:36 - How your nose can smell true love 02:32:23 - The new split in human evolution 02:35:32 - Proof of technologically advanced ancient humans 02:40:59 - The filter hypothesis 02:48:10 - Disproving the materialist model 02:51:38 - Non-autistic people with ESP 02:54:20 - Autistic people who see dead people Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday night, former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles and charged with federal civil rights violations for his alleged actions at a protest inside a Minnesota church in January. The Department of Justice charged Lemon, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong, Minnesota-based journalist Georgia Fort, and six others with conspiracy to interfere with the civil rights of church congregants and with violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. Lemon, who has maintained that he was covering the protest as a journalist, was released without bond after appearing in federal court on Friday afternoon. His next hearing is scheduled for February 9 in Minneapolis.Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!We're hiring.Applications are open for a part-time role on the Tangle editorial team. This remote position will involve in-depth research and editing work on the daily newsletter, as well as opportunities to contribute to our podcast, YouTube, and social media channels. We are accepting applications until Tuesday, February 10 at 11:59 PM ET. To learn more about the position and how to apply, click here.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What do you think of the church protest? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changing things in the cafe tends to focus on image and expression. Maybe we upgrade branding, focus our menu, change lighting, furniture etc. But what is even more important in the quest to make positive changes as your grow, it to pay attention to the heart of the operation that supports everything else.  Today on Shift Break we will be talking about how to make sure you are growing both the heart and the outward aesthetics of your shop over the years. This is a great framework for those of you who feel it is time to level up or expand but want to also maintain and even improve the integrity of the cafe.  Related episodes: SHIFT BREAK: Reassessing Growth 492: How to be The Best Coffee Shop SHIFT BREAK: Are You Growing With Your Business?   Sign up for the February 11th Webinar all about PRINCIPLES FOR CAFE SUCCESS!  https://keystotheshop.com/principles-for-cafe-success/     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 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   

My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 171 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today's interview guest is the president of the German Patent and Trademark Office Eva Schewior! But before we jump into this very interesting interview, I have news for you: The US Supreme Court has taken up an important patent law case concerning so-called “skinny labels” for generic drugs. Specifically, the highest US court is reviewing a case in which Amarin accuses generic drug manufacturer Hikma of inciting doctors to use the cholesterol drug Vascepa in violation of patents by providing a limited package insert. In two landmark decisions, the UPC Court of Appeal clarified the criteria for inventive step and essentially confirmed the EPO’s typical “problem-solution” approach (Amgen v Sanofi and Meril v Edwards). However, experts are not entirely sure whether the Court of Appeal’s decisions, particularly those relating to the determination of the closest prior art, deviate from EPO practice. As a result of Brexit, mutual recognition of trademark use between the EU and the UK will cease to apply from January 1, 2026. Use of a trademark only in the UK will then no longer count as use of an EU trademark for the purpose of maintaining rights – and conversely, EU use will no longer count for British trademarks. Bayer is attacking several mRNA vaccine manufacturers in the US (Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna, and J&J separately). The core allegation: patent infringements relating to old (Monsanto) patents on mRNA stabilization; Bayer is seeking damages, not sales bans. DISCO Pharmaceuticals from Cologne signs an exclusive license agreement with Amgen (potentially up to USD 618 million plus royalties) for novel cancer therapies targeting surface structures. Relevant from an IP perspective: license scope, milestones, data/know-how allocation. And now let's jump into the interview with Eva Schewior! The German IP System in Transition: Key Insights from DPMA President Eva Schewior In an in-depth conversation on the IP Fridays podcast, Eva Schewior, President of the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), outlined how Germany's IP system is responding to rising demand, technological change, and a fundamentally altered European patent landscape. The interview offers valuable insights for innovators, companies, and IP professionals navigating patent, trademark, and design protection in Europe. Sustained Demand and Procedural Efficiency Despite the introduction of the Unitary Patent system, national German IP rights continue to see strong and growing demand. According to Schewior, application numbers at the DPMA have been increasing for years, which she views as a strong vote of confidence in the quality and reliability of German IP rights. At the same time, this success creates pressure on examination capacity. The average duration of patent proceedings at the DPMA is currently around three years and two months from filing to grant, provided applicants request examination early and avoid extensions. Internationally, this timeframe remains competitive. Nevertheless, shortening procedures remains a strategic priority. Search requests alone have risen by almost 50% over the past decade, yet the DPMA still delivers search reports on time in around 90% of cases. To better reflect applicant needs, the DPMA distinguishes between two main user groups: applicants seeking a rapid grant, often as a basis for international filings, and applicants primarily interested in a fast, high-quality initial assessment through search or first examination. Future procedural adjustments are being considered to better serve both groups. The Role of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence already plays a practical role at the DPMA, particularly in patent search, classification, and the translation of Asian patent literature. Schewior emphasized that the office is closely monitoring rapid developments in AI to assess where these tools can further improve efficiency. However, she made clear that AI will remain a supporting technology. In public administration, and especially in IP examination, final decisions must always be taken and reviewed by humans. AI is seen as a way to relieve examiners of routine tasks so they can focus on substantive examination and quality. Maintaining and Monitoring Examination Quality Quality assurance is a central pillar of the DPMA's work. Schewior reported consistently positive feedback from users, but stressed that maintaining quality is a continuous task. The office applies systematic double checks for grants and refusals and uses internal quality management tools to randomly review searches and first office actions during ongoing proceedings. External feedback is equally important. The DPMA's User Advisory Board, which includes patent attorneys, startups, and patent information centers, plays a key role in identifying issues and suggesting improvements. Several of its recommendations have already been implemented. Trademark Filings and Bad-Faith Applications The trademark side of the DPMA has experienced particularly strong growth. In 2025, the office received around 95,000 trademark applications, an increase of approximately 18% compared to the previous year. Much of this growth came from abroad, especially from China. While new trademark types such as sound marks, multimedia marks, and holograms have so far seen only moderate uptake, word marks and figurative marks remain dominant. A growing challenge, however, is the rise in bad-faith trademark filings. The DPMA has responded by intensively training examiners to identify and handle such cases. Procedural reforms following EU trademark law modernization have also shifted competencies. Applicants can now choose whether to bring revocation and invalidity actions before the courts or directly before the DPMA. While courts may act faster, proceedings before the DPMA involve significantly lower financial risk, as each party generally bears its own costs. Accelerated Examination as a Practical Tool Despite rising filing numbers, the DPMA aims to avoid significant delays in trademark proceedings. Organizational restructuring within the trademark department is intended to balance workloads across teams. Schewior highlighted the option of accelerated trademark examination, available for a relatively modest additional fee. In practice, this can lead to registration within a matter of weeks, without affecting priority, since the filing date remains decisive. New Protection for Geographical Indications A major recent development is the extension of EU-wide protection for geographical indications to craft and industrial products. Since late 2025, the DPMA acts as the national authority for German applications in this area. The first application has already been filed, notably for a traditional German product. Under the new system, applications undergo a national examination phase at the DPMA before being forwarded to the EUIPO for final decision. Products eligible for protection must originate from a specific region and derive their quality or reputation from that origin, with at least one production step taking place there. The EU estimates that around 40 German products may qualify. Outreach, SMEs, and Education Schewior underlined the DPMA's statutory duty to inform the public about IP rights, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. The office has significantly expanded its presence on platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube, offering accessible and practical IP content. Studies show that fewer than 10% of European SMEs use IP rights, despite evidence that IP-owning companies generate higher revenues. To address this gap, the DPMA is expanding outreach formats, strengthening cooperation with educational institutions, and publishing new empirical studies, including a forthcoming analysis of patenting behavior among innovative German startups conducted with WIPO. Strategic Challenges Ahead Looking forward, Schewior identified several key challenges: insufficient awareness of IP protection among SMEs and startups, a tendency in some sectors to rely solely on trade secrets, and the growing problem of product and trademark piracy linked to organized crime. From an institutional perspective, the DPMA must remain attractive and competitive in a European system offering multiple routes to protection. This requires legally robust decisions, efficient procedures, qualified staff, and continuous investment in IT and training. Careers at the DPMA Finally, Schewior highlighted recruitment as a strategic priority. The DPMA recently hired around 50 new patent examiners and continues to seek experts in fields such as electrical engineering, e-mobility, IT, and aerospace, as well as IT specialists, lawyers, and staff in many other functions. She emphasized the DPMA's role as Europe's largest national patent office and a globally significant, stable, and family-friendly employer at the forefront of technological development. German and European Patents as Complementary Options In her closing remarks, Schewior addressed the post-UPC patent landscape. Rather than competing, German and European patent systems complement each other. For many SMEs, a German patent alone may be sufficient, particularly where Germany is the core market. At the same time, the possibility of holding both a European patent and a national German patent offers strategic resilience, as national protection can survive even if a European patent is revoked. Her key message was clear: the range of options has never been broader, but making informed strategic choices is more important than ever. If you would like, I can also adapt this article for a specialist legal audience, condense it for a magazine format, or rework it as a thought-leadership piece for LinkedIn or your website. Rolf Claessen: Today's interview guest is Eva Schewior. If you don't know her yet, she is the President of the German Patent and Trademark Office. Thank you very much for being here. Eva Schewior: I'm very happy that you're having me today. Thank you, Mr. Claessen. Rolf Claessen: Shortening the length of procedures has been a stated goal since you took office. What is the current situation, and which measures are in place to achieve this goal? Eva Schewior: First of all, I'm very glad that German IP rights are in high demand. Even though applicants in Europe have multiple options today to obtain protection for their innovations, we have seen increasing application numbers for years at my office, even after the introduction of the Unitary Patent system. I see this as very positive feedback for our work. It is clear, however, that the high number of applications leads to a constantly increasing workload. At the same time, we want to remain attractive for our applicants. This means we must offer not only high-quality IP rights but also reasonable durations of proceedings. Ensuring this remains a central and permanent objective of our strategy. The average duration of proceedings from filing to grant is currently about three years and two months, provided that applicants file an examination request within the first four months after application and do not request extensions of time limits. In other cases, the average duration of proceedings is admittedly longer. With these three years and two months, we do not have to shy away from international comparison. Nonetheless, we strive to get better. In the last few years, we were able to improve the number of concluded proceedings or to keep them at a high level. In some areas, we were even able to shorten durations of proceedings a bit, though not yet to the extent that we would have wished for. Our efforts are often overtaken by the increasing demand for our services. Just to give you an example, in the last ten to fifteen years, search requests increased by nearly fifty percent. Despite this, we managed to deliver search reports in ninety percent of all cases in time, so that customers have enough time left to take a decision on a subsequent application. I have to admit that we are not equally successful with the first official communication containing the first results of our examination. Here, our applicants need a bit more patience due to longer durations of proceedings. But I think I do not have to explain to your expert audience that longer processing times depend on various reasons, which are in no way solely to be found on our side as an examination office. To further reduce the length of proceedings, we need targeted measures. To identify them, we have analyzed the needs of our applicants. It has been shown that there are two main interests in patent procedures. About three quarters of our applicants have a very strong interest in obtaining a patent. They mainly expect us to make fast decisions on their applications. Here we find applicants who want to have their invention protected within Germany but often also wish for subsequent protection outside Germany. The remaining quarter consists of applicants that are solely interested in a fast and high-quality first assessment of the application by means of a search or a first official examination. We observe that these applicants use our services before they subsequently apply outside Germany. This latter group has little interest in continuing the procedure before my office here in Germany. We are currently considering how we can act in the best interest of both groups. What I can certainly say is that we will continue to address this topic. And of course, in general, it can be said that if we want to shorten the duration of proceedings, we need motivated and highly skilled patent examiners. Therefore, we are currently recruiting many young colleagues for our offices in Munich and Jena, and we want to make our procedures more efficient by using new technical options, thus taking workload from patent examiners and enabling them to concentrate on their core tasks and on speedy examination. Rolf Claessen: Thank you very much. I also feel that the German Patent and Trademark Office has become quite popular, especially with the start of the UPC. Some applicants seem to find that it is a very clever option to also file national patents in Germany. Eva Schewior: I think you're perfectly right, and I think we will come to this point later. Rolf Claessen: In 2023, you mentioned artificial intelligence as an important tool for supporting patent examiners. What has happened regarding AI since then? Eva Schewior: Of course, we are already successfully using AI at our office. For instance, in the field of patent search, we use AI-based tools that make our examiners' work easier. We also use AI quite successfully for classification and for the translation of Asian patent literature into English. In the meantime, we have seen a rapid development of AI in the market. I think it is strategically imperative to get an overview and to make realistic assessments of what AI is capable of doing to make our procedures more efficient. Therefore, we are observing the market to find out where AI can perform tasks so that we enable examiners to concentrate on their core business. There are many ideas right now in our office where artificial intelligence can help us tackle challenges, for instance demographic change, which certainly also affects our office, and maintaining our quality standards. We will strategically promote new tools in this field to cope with these challenges. But this much is also clear: humans will always stay in our focus. Especially in public administration, I consider it a fundamental principle that in the end, decisions must be taken and reviewed by humans. AI may help us reach our goals in a more efficient way, but it can never replace patent or trademark examiners. Rolf Claessen: You have made quality improvements in patent examination a priority and have already implemented a number of measures. How would you describe the current situation? Eva Schewior: I often receive positive feedback from different sides that our users are very satisfied with the quality of our examination, and I'm very glad about that. But maintaining this quality standard is a permanent task, and we must not become careless here. For years, for instance, we have established double checks for all grants and rejections. In addition, we have introduced a quality management tool that enables us, even during the examination process, to randomly check the quality of first office communications and searches. This helps us detect critical trends and take appropriate countermeasures at a very early stage. What is also very important when it comes to patent quality is to actively ask our customers for their feedback. We do this in different ways. Just to give you an example, we have a User Advisory Board, which is a panel of external experts implemented a couple of years ago. Discussing questions of quality is regularly on the agenda of this board. We carefully listen to criticism, ideas, and suggestions, and we have already implemented some of them for the benefit of the office and our users. Rolf Claessen: The German Patent and Trademark Office, as the largest patent and trademark office in Europe, records very high numbers of trademark applications. What are you currently especially concerned with in the trademark area? Eva Schewior: In 2025, we saw around ninety-five thousand trademark applications. This is an increase of eighteen percent compared to the previous year, and I have to say that this took us by surprise. Especially applications from outside Germany, and above all from China, have risen significantly. It is of course challenging to cope with such a sudden increase on an organizational level. Another challenge is dealing with trademark applications filed in bad faith, which we are currently seeing more and more of. We have thoroughly trained our trademark examiners on how to identify and handle such applications. As regards the new types of trademarks, the rush has been moderate so far. Sound marks, multimedia marks, or holograms are apparently not yet common solutions for the majority of applicants. The key focus remains on word marks and combined word and figurative marks. Nevertheless, I believe that the new trademark types are a meaningful supplement and may play a greater role as digitization advances. The most significant changes, however, concern procedures. Applicants can now choose whether to file revocation or invalidity actions with the courts or with our office. While courts may proceed somewhat faster, the financial risk is higher. Before the DPMA, each party generally bears its own costs, apart from exceptional cases. Rolf Claessen: How does this dynamic filing development impact the duration of trademark proceedings? Eva Schewior: This is indeed a major organizational challenge. For a long time, our trademark department managed to keep durations of proceedings very short, especially with regard to registration. Despite the recent increases in applications, especially in 2025, we hope to avoid a significant extension of processing times. We have restructured the organization of the trademark department to distribute applications more equally among teams. Applicants should also be aware that it is possible to request accelerated examination for a relatively moderate fee of two hundred euros. This often leads to registration within a very short time. The filing date, of course, always determines priority. Rolf Claessen: Since December 2025, the EU grants protection not only for agricultural products but also for craft and industrial products through geographical indications. Has your office already received applications? Eva Schewior: Yes, we have received our first application, and interestingly it concerns garden gnomes. Protected geographical indications are an important topic because they help maintain traditional know-how in regions and secure local jobs. The DPMA is the competent authority for Germany. Applications go through a national examination phase at our office before being forwarded to the EUIPO, which takes the final decision on EU-wide registration. Eligible products must originate from a specific region and derive their quality, reputation, or characteristics from that origin, with at least one production step taking place there. Rolf Claessen: The DPMA has expanded its outreach activities, including social media. What else is planned? Eva Schewior: Raising awareness of IP rights, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises, is part of our statutory duty. We currently use LinkedIn and YouTube to communicate IP topics in an understandable and engaging way. We also plan dedicated LinkedIn channels, for example for SMEs. Studies show that fewer than ten percent of European SMEs use IP rights, even though those that do earn significantly more on average. In 2026, we will further expand outreach activities, cooperate more closely with universities and educational institutions, and publish new studies, including one on the patenting behavior of innovative German start-ups conducted together with WIPO. Rolf Claessen: Where do you see the biggest future challenges in IP? Eva Schewior: Germany depends on innovation, but awareness of IP protection is still insufficient, particularly among SMEs and start-ups. Some companies deliberately avoid IP rights and rely on trade secrets, which I consider risky. Another growing concern is the increase in product and trademark piracy, often linked to organized crime. For our office, remaining attractive and competitive is crucial. Applicants have many options in Europe, so we need fast procedures, legally robust decisions, qualified staff, and modern IT systems. Rolf Claessen: The DPMA is currently recruiting. Which areas are you focusing on? Eva Schewior: Our focus is on patent examination and IT. We recently hired fifty new patent examiners and are particularly looking for experts in fields such as electrical engineering, e-mobility, IT, and aerospace. We are Europe's largest national patent office and offer meaningful, secure jobs with fair compensation and strong development opportunities. Rolf Claessen: Is there a final message you would like to share with our listeners? Eva Schewior: The Unitary Patent system has created many new options. German and European patent systems do not compete; they complement each other. For many SMEs, a German patent may already be sufficient, especially where Germany is the core market. Holding both European and national patents can also be a strategic advantage. My key message is: be aware of the options, stay informed, and choose your IP strategy deliberately. Rolf Claessen: Thank you very much for being on IP Fridays. Eva Schewior: Thank you for having me. It was a pleasure.

Send us a textKatische Haberfield talks with Lalitha Donatella Riback about the energies of 2026 in the context of spiritual awakening, and through the lens of infinite love.Find out what 2026 will bring - not through the lens of your Vedic astrological star sign but through infinite love and consciousness. When you're making important decisions in your life or your business, the questions you are asking deserve answers from the right level. I channel archangels and spiritual beings in the light who bring through soul aligned guidance. In private one hour sessions held via Zoom, the appropriate being steps forward to bring clarity around next steps, timing and alignment. Book a one hour private session at Katische.com Applications are now open for the Soulful Poems 5, 6 & 7 Book Collaborations. This is your invitation to join an Amazon 4 x  #1 International Best-Selling Poetry Series. By sharing your words, you'll not only see your poetry published, but also join a global community of poets uplifting the world with their voices.Create miracles with one shift! Dr Tassel Faith Shanebrook's work on self love and masterclasses helps create the miracle shift.Love Ancient Rome?Love Ancient Rome? salvēte amīcī! Explore what it meant to be Roman over the centuries. On YouTube.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHi, I'm Katische Haberfield- Spiritual Channel and Medium. I bring through messages and guidance from sources of Infinite Love. Join my Facebook Group: Infinite Love (spirituality). Join my Frankly Katische Facebook Group. Follow on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Goodreads, YouTube and Amazon

Today we're getting into co-representation, the realities of working with more than one gallery, and how to navigate it without damaging the relationships you've worked so hard to build. You've built a body of work that has momentum. You've shown commitment to your gallery. You've done the shows, the fairs, the dinners, the follow-ups. And now you feel ready to build internationally. Not as a vanity move. Not because you're bored. But because your work feels ready to travel, and because you understand that long-term sustainability often requires more than one market.  So, you raise the question with your gallery. And instead of traction, you get drag. The response isn't hostile. It's not a no. It's just… slow. This is where many artists start to doubt themselves. Or worse, start making moves quietly, without support, because waiting feels unbearable. This episode is for that moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS Wanting to expand internationally does not make you impatient or ungrateful, but moving without strategy, clarity or the consent and co-operation of your existing gallery can undo years of careful relationship building. Co-signing you into another territory carries real reputational risk for your gallery and for you and introduces complexity. Instead of quietly scrambling behind your gallery's back, ask for a focused meeting, lay out why this territory and why now, and work with them to define clear criteria, a realistic timeline and a small pilot so co-representation becomes a shared, strategic project rather than a secret escape plan. Use the scripts Ceri shares to help you. BEST MOMENTS “Joint representation only works when there is deep trust, transparency and aligned strategy.” “Your primary gallery should lead on sales strategy and pricing coherence… This coherence is what builds confidence and protects your long-term value. “If the gallery is not acting, you need clarity, not patience without end. So, step one, ask for a decision, not a discussion.” HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building next level momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for 25 mid-career artists serious about growing their income, network, opportunities and confidence. Register by 6pm Monday 2nd February: Artist Mastermind Circle Application and take the next bold step https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6hXd1YpO5MvUq2oRqW3qyqte7BBn5CSkgHG76dXzBMbT66Q/viewform ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com

The face of manufacturing is slowly changing, but with women holding approximately only 29% to 30% of jobs in the U.S. manufacturing sector, and making 80 cents to men's dollar, more changes need to happen. Thanks to my guests this week Liz White and Kate Logan, the wrecking ball continues to swing through the glass ceiling in this industry. Tune in to hear about Kate's path to manufacturing-- she currently serves as the Quality Systems and Sustainability Manager at Noble Biomaterials --and the example she is setting for future women in the industry.In Liz's new role as NEPIRC's Leadership Consultant, she is making invaluable contributions to help women elevate their career in manufacturing. She is currently working hard on theupcoming launch of the Women of Manufacturing Empowerment Network—a space designed for women in manufacturing to learn, connect, and take up space in powerful ways. Applications to participate in this program will be available March 1 at NEPIRC.A big "thank you" goes out to my podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau for their support. If you enjoy creativity and value ecofriendly fashion, visit Gabby's store at Reinvented Threads.com. If you would like some wellness coaching or to attend meditation or other mindfulness-based class, visit Lisa's site at EatBreatheMoveLive.com.Reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com to request a list of podcast sponsorship packages.Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram for special events coming up this year in celebration of five years of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl and for perimenopausal rants. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

In this lecture, historian Dr Barry Strauss examines Augustus as the architect of Rome's imperial settlement, tracing how a young heir of extraordinary ambition transformed a republic struggling with civil war into an enduring political order. Tracing events from the turmoil following Julius Caesar's assassination to the victory at Actium, the creation of the Pax Romana, and Augustus's claim to rule as Rome's "first citizen," Strauss highlights how Augustus secured power by building trust, managing rivals, and reshaping public life through law, ritual, architecture, and art. The talk concludes by asking what is preserved and what is lost when a society exchanges republican freedom for imperial stability, and what the study of ancient leadership can still teach us about prudence, courage, and political responsibility today. Applications for Ralston College's MA in the Humanities are now open. Learn more and apply today at www.ralston.ac/apply Authors and Works Mentioned in this Episode: Winston Churchill William Shakespeare Herod the Great Homer Virgil's Aeneid Cicero Mark Antony Julius Caesar Cleopatra  

Every novel has its challenges–and it's normal to feel intimidated at the start of a new project–but sometimes we find ourselves with a novel idea that feels impossible. Though you're captivated by the idea, you have this feeling in your gut that you're not “good enough” yet to write it. But are you really not good enough? Or are you just scared of the work required to nail it? This week on podcast, I offer guidance on how to tease apart whether your novel idea is the kind of challenge you can take on today… Or if you genuinely need to level up as a storyteller before you commit to the idea. *** Applications are open for limited 1:1 coaching spots for the first half of 2026. Learn more and apply here. *** You deserve to love your author career. I can help with that. Learn more about private coaching opportunities here: http://www.isabelsterling.com/academy Looking for even more author advice and notifications about upcoming workshops? Sign up for my weekly Real Talk for Writers newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

What if you could speak to your deceased loved ones one more time? What if grief didn't have to mean letting go?What if you could speak to your deceased loved ones one more time? What if grief didn't have to mean letting go?For over twenty years, Dr. Irene Blinston has guided grieving individuals through a remarkable healing process using an ancient Greek ritual adapted for modern use. In this groundbreaking book, she reveals the power of the psychomanteum, a darkened chamber designed to facilitate contact with the deceased-and its profound ability to reduce the symptoms of grief.Drawing from landmark research at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Dr. Blinston shares compelling case studies of participants who experienced dramatic reductions in grief symptoms after just three hours using the psychomanteum process. Whether or not they made "contact" with their loved ones, 92 out of 100 participants reported lasting healing.Gazing into the Afterlife explores:• The history and science behind mirror-gazing and limited sensory stimuli for grief healing• Detailed protocols for the psychomanteum process, from preparation through integration• Moving accounts of transformative encounters including visual, auditory, and deeply emotional• Applications beyond grief due to death, including trauma, loss of identity, and life transitions• The crucial role of trained facilitators in creating safe, sacred healing spacesThis isn't about proving life after death. It's about discovering a pathway to peace and healing. The research shows that the psychomanteum helps the bereaved maintain healthy continuing bonds with the deceased while moving forward with their lives. From sudden deaths and complicated grief to ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief, this innovative approach offers hope where traditional methods fall short.Whether you're a mental health professional interested in new tools for grief work, a bereaved individual looking for healing, or simply curious about consciousness and human potential, this book provides both scientific rigor and compassionate guidance. Dr. Blinston's unique combination of research expertise, facilitator experience, and personal transformation makes this an essential resource for understanding grief in the 21st century.The psychomanteum isn't magic-it's a carefully structured process that creates space for what the grieving heart most needs: connection, expression, and peace.Discover how this ancient practice, backed by modern research, is transforming grief work and offering relief to those who carry the weight of loss.BioIrene Blinston is an independent researcher who studies the impact and aftereffects of supernatural and paranormal experiences, with special interest in encounter experiences. She earned her PhD in transpersonal psychology with specializations in spiritual guidance, creative expression, and transpersonal education and research. While still a student, Dr. Blinston was recognized as a rising figure in the field of transpersonal psychology. She conducted her doctoral dissertation research studying the impact and life-long aftereffects of religious apparitions experienced in childhood.She was also part of the psychomanteum bereavement project, in which participants were facilitated to make contact with their deceased loved ones in order to reduce grief symptoms. She is also a professional astrologer, Human Design for Business and Profit Potential Analyst, and is certified in a variety of money and business coaching models. Her other areas of interest include miracles, mysticism, religions, altered states of consciousness, consciousness studies, the power of the mind, and all areas that encompass the vast human potential.Free chapter link https://chapter.portaltohealinggrief.com/chapterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX1JJPLM https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In coffee shops, we don't just sell coffee. We sell a variety of retail items that are related to, support, and go with coffee and with our brand. But are we doing as good with our retail as we can be? Are leaving money on the shelf or losing opportunities to serve our guests more with truly well considered, sourced, displayed, and sold retail?  Today on the show we have retail coach Wendy Batten! Wendy Batten is a retail coach and business strategist for independent small business owners and the host of the Creative Shop Talk podcast. With nearly 30 years of hands-on experience, she helps retailers grow profitably while designing a life they actually want. Known for grounded strategy, honest leadership, and a belief that success doesn't have to come at the cost of joy, Wendy coaches clients around the world from her tiny crooked cottage by the sea in Nova Scotia.  We discuss:  Wendy's Coffee Shop Genesis Lessons from the Coffee Shop The Emotional Toll of Entrepreneurship Designing a Business for Life Intentional Retail Strategies Understanding Customer Needs The Importance of Presentation Customer Psychology in Retail Training for Effective Retail Setting Boundaries While Being Kind Wendy's website:  https://wendybatten.com/   CAFE OWNERS! KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS ARE BACK!  Spring 2026 Applications are now open! Become a part of a small focused group of experienced coffee shop owners in this powerful mastermind cohort hosted by Keys to the Shop! APPLY HERE!  Learn more at this link:  https://keystotheshop.com/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 or book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min  Related episodes:  432 : How to Win in Specialty Retail Coffee Soul Searching in the New Landscape of Retail 211 : Straight Talk from the Retail Doctor, Bob Phibbs 173 : 5 Areas of Focus for Retailers The Hospitality Paradox : Preparing for the most critical & perplexing time in retail   SPONOR The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series!  www.pacificfoodservice.com

Are you struggling to assess your writing skills? This episode marks the beginning of an exciting series dedicated to writing, and it sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the nuances that often go unnoticed in academic writing.  Many individuals struggle to gauge their writing abilities, often feeling uncertain about where they stand. This uncertainty is not just a personal dilemma; it reflects a broader issue within academic culture. Join Kemi in dissecting the challenges of receiving constructive criticism in academic writing and discuss strategies to improve your own self editing skills. Coming soon: Applications for the Get That Grant® April 2026 cohort will open to the waitlist. Join here: www.kemidoll.com/gtgwaitlist If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What if I told you that five simple kitchen systems could make healthy eating feel automatic instead of exhausting?In this episode, I share five practical kitchen systems I use daily to make healthy eating easier and less overwhelming.  My friends started sharing their organization systems on Marco Polo, and it made me realize something surprising about myself— I actually DO have helpful kitchen/food prep routines!Today, I walk you through my simple, actionable strategies for staying hydrated, getting adequate protein, and having healthy food ready when I need it. These systems work for me right now, but may change—and that's okay. The goal is to find what works for YOU and start with just ONE system at a time. Main points discussed: 1. My morning hydration system2. My protein coffee system3. Tips for prepping protein (my fav ways to do this)4. Mindsets to help you not get overwhelmed but rather make healthy living easierLinks:Join Moving Forward Together! Applications are open now, learn more at gracedhealth.com/smallgroups My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

Want to learn how to use AI to build with other content designers? Join the Content Design AI Accelerator. Applications open until January 30. Why wearable tech will change content design Smart glasses and wearable devices have been "just around the corner" for years. But quietly, that's starting to change. In this episode, I speak with Carly Gray, a content designer who's spent years working on AR and wearable products, including smart glasses at North and Meta. While much of the industry debates AI and screens, Carly has been designing content for products where there's little or no screen at all. We talk about what changes when content moves off phones and into the physical world, why wearables raise entirely new design and ethical challenges, and what content designers need to start learning now if they want to stay relevant as new platforms emerge. What we talked about: ✅ How Carly moved from technical writing into content design for AR and smart glasses ✅ Why smart glasses are different from VR, and why wearability matters more than novelty ✅ Designing content with extreme space constraints (or no screen at all) ✅ Using sound, voice, and companion apps to communicate when text isn't an option ✅ Why "designing for the bystander" is as important as designing for the user ✅ What wearable tech reveals about the future skill set of content designers ✅ Why conversation design and systems thinking matter more in emerging platforms Where to find Carly: Website: carlygray.ca LinkedIn: Carly Gray Twitter: @carlygray 

If you've been doing all the right things in your business but still feel a lag between effort and outcome, this episode will land. Not because something is broken in your business but because there are subtle ways high-performing women interfere with results without ever meaning to. In this episode you will learn: The behaviour that looks productive but actually blocks sales The real reason your best ideas never arrive when you're scrolling and how to open your channel to money-making ideas Why long sales calls, underpricing, and over-explaining in the DMs are identity leaks, not sales problems The difference between creating from identity vs reacting from evidence and the one that creates insane results THIS is the episode that will ensure you make the moves your goals for 2026 requires. Let's get into it!Come to the women in business event on 4 February 2026 at a luxury hotel on the Gold Coast. Secure your invitation here. Applications are now open for my 6 month high level business mastermind; HER Empire. This mastermind is for the established female entrepreneur desiring expansion in 2026. Apply here.

Escape the everyday and join The OCD Camp – an empowering 3-day outdoor experience in Surrey designed for adults with OCD to connect, grow and thrive together in nature. Since 2018, this unique camp has brought people living with OCD out of isolation, offering shared adventures, group challenges, reflective moments, and opportunities to build resilience alongside others who truly understand the journey. With all meals, activities and supportive staff included in the price, The OCD Camp blends fun, connection and meaningful community in a beautiful natural setting – giving you space to share stories, build friendships and rediscover strength beyond compulsions. Applications for 12–14 June 2026 are now open; don't miss your chance to be part of something transformative. Applications close on 31st Jan: https://www.integrativecentreforocd.co.uk/the-ocd-camp Open to adults 18 and over globally.

This week I'm talking to Irene Blinston about her book 'Gazing into the Afterlife: Unlocking the Mystery of the Psychomanteum for Healing Grief in All Its Forms'What if you could speak to your deceased loved ones one more time? What if grief didn't have to mean letting go?What if you could speak to your deceased loved ones one more time? What if grief didn't have to mean letting go?For over twenty years, Dr. Irene Blinston has guided grieving individuals through a remarkable healing process using an ancient Greek ritual adapted for modern use. In this groundbreaking book, she reveals the power of the psychomanteum, a darkened chamber designed to facilitate contact with the deceased-and its profound ability to reduce the symptoms of grief.Drawing from landmark research at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Dr. Blinston shares compelling case studies of participants who experienced dramatic reductions in grief symptoms after just three hours using the psychomanteum process. Whether or not they made "contact" with their loved ones, 92 out of 100 participants reported lasting healing.Gazing into the Afterlife explores:• The history and science behind mirror-gazing and limited sensory stimuli for grief healing• Detailed protocols for the psychomanteum process, from preparation through integration• Moving accounts of transformative encounters including visual, auditory, and deeply emotional• Applications beyond grief due to death, including trauma, loss of identity, and life transitions• The crucial role of trained facilitators in creating safe, sacred healing spacesThis isn't about proving life after death. It's about discovering a pathway to peace and healing. The research shows that the psychomanteum helps the bereaved maintain healthy continuing bonds with the deceased while moving forward with their lives. From sudden deaths and complicated grief to ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief, this innovative approach offers hope where traditional methods fall short.Whether you're a mental health professional interested in new tools for grief work, a bereaved individual looking for healing, or simply curious about consciousness and human potential, this book provides both scientific rigor and compassionate guidance. Dr. Blinston's unique combination of research expertise, facilitator experience, and personal transformation makes this an essential resource for understanding grief in the 21st century.The psychomanteum isn't magic-it's a carefully structured process that creates space for what the grieving heart most needs: connection, expression, and peace.Discover how this ancient practice, backed by modern research, is transforming grief work and offering relief to those who carry the weight of loss.BioIrene Blinston is an independent researcher who studies the impact and aftereffects of supernatural and paranormal experiences, with special interest in encounter experiences. She earned her PhD in transpersonal psychology with specializations in spiritual guidance, creative expression, and transpersonal education and research. While still a student, Dr. Blinston was recognized as a rising figure in the field of transpersonal psychology. She conducted her doctoral dissertation research studying the impact and life-long aftereffects of religious apparitions experienced in childhood.She was also part of the psychomanteum bereavement project, in which participants were facilitated to make contact with their deceased loved ones in order to reduce grief symptoms. She is also a professional astrologer, Human Design for Business and Profit Potential Analyst, and is certified in a variety of money and business coaching models. Her other areas of interest include miracles, mysticism, religions, altered states of consciousness, consciousness studies, the power of the mind, and all areas that encompass the vast human potential.Free chapter link https://chapter.portaltohealinggrief.com/chapterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX1JJPLM https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We need to stop treating our data like something to be stored and more like a mission critical supply lines.Andrew Schoka spent his military career in offensive cyber, including stints in the Joint Operations Command and Cyber Command. Now he's building Hardshell to solve a problem most organizations don't even realize they have yet.Here's the thing: AI is phenomenal at solving problems in places where data is incredibly sensitive. Healthcare, financial services, defense—these are exactly where AI could make the biggest impact. But there's a problem.Your ML models have a funny habit of remembering training data exactly how it went in. Then regurgitating it. Which is great until it's someone's medical records or financial information or classified intelligence.Andrew makes a crucial point: organizations still think of data as a byproduct of operations—something that goes into folders and filing cabinets. But with machine learning, data isn't a byproduct anymore. It's a critical supply line operating at speed and scale.The question isn't whether your models will be targeted. It's whether you're protecting the data they train and interpret like the supply lines they actually are.Mentioned: Destruction of classified tech in downed helicopter during Osama bin Laden raid

*Cattle prices may top out this year.  *Applications are now open for Texas Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Rancher contests.  *The new dietary guidelines for American's contain good news for livestock producers.*Farmers in the Texas High Plains are looking for answers to economic challenges. *Innovations in crop research are benefitting U.S. farmers.  *The current spending bill moving through Congress does not include year-round E15.  *This winter storm highlights the challenges of caring for livestock in the winter.  *There is new research on cribbing in horses.  

This week's podcast guest is the extraordinary David Horvitz, an artist whose work has been exhibited at and collected by major institutions around the world. Witty, poetic, and nomadic, David's work traverses photography, artist books, performance, mail art, sound, the internet, food, and natural environments, engaging systems of language, time, and networks. We talk about why artists should resist being burdened by identity or authorship, what it means to let work travel without you, why erasure can be as generative as making, and how attention, patience and trust shape a long creative life. This is an invitation to rethink how art moves, how ideas land, and why not everything needs to be planned and held tightly to matter. It's juicy, so I hope you enjoy it! KEY TAKEAWAYS You don't need a tidy label or style. Let your work move across mediums. Consistency of spirit matters more than a fixed “brand.” Protect your ability to change direction, even if it risks sales. Stop over managing meaning. Allow your work to circulate, mutate, and find its own audiences in its own time. Trust that small gestures, made with intention, can ripple far beyond what we can see. David reminds us that nerves and doubt aren't problems to fix, but raw material: use that nervous energy, bounce half-formed ideas off people, and let that call-and-response sharpen what the work really wants to be. BEST MOMENTS “You don't have to be burdened by the image you've created of yourself. You could start over.” “Artists need to be inconsistently consistent, if you like, in order to have freedom to kind of roam and be like a free-range chicken.” “Once the work leaves your hands, you don't get to control how it's held.” EPISODE RESOURCES http://www.davidhorvitz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidhorvitz/?hl=en PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building next level momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for 25 mid-career artists serious about growing their income, network, opportunities and confidence. Register by 6pm Monday 2nd February: Artist Mastermind Circle Application and take the next bold step. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6hXd1YpO5MvUq2oRqW3qyqte7BBn5CSkgHG76dXzBMbT66Q/viewform) **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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Why do you think the subject of immigration worth christian leaders talking about?List some ways we as christian leaders should think about immigrants coming into the US, and immigrants being deported from the US.What are some practical actions christian leaders can take that might make us the hands and feet of Jesus during different US immigration trends and policies?Applications at home in the USApplications in foreign missions

In this episode, Tay breaks down why outrage culture keeps women stuck in survival mode instead of building the lives they actually want. She shares her own journey through chronic pain, trauma, and the realization that real change doesn't come from reacting it comes from leading yourself first.If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world and wondering why nothing you do seems to matter, this episode is your wake-up call.In this episode, you'll learn:Why emotional reactivity and constant outrage are keeping you stuck in survival modeThe connection between chronic stress, trauma, and women's health issuesHow to shift from performing activism to creating actual change in your life and communityWhy regulating your nervous system is the first step to becoming a leaderThe difference between being a victim of the system and building something that outlasts itHow Breadwinner Energy® is creating a movement of women who lead themselves firstThis episode is for you if:You're tired of feeling outraged but powerlessYou know you're meant for more but can't stop reacting to everything around youYou want to build wealth, break generational curses, and become the breadwinner of your bloodlineYou're ready to stop talking about change and start being the changeResources Mentioned:BWE® Academy: 12 months of identity transformation for women ready to break patterns and become breadwinnersBWE® Licensing: Build your business under the Breadwinner Energy® brand (waitlist now open)Ready to stop reacting and start leading?Join BWE® Academy®: https://breadwinnerenergy.co/academy Enrollment is open. Monthly payment plan ends January 31st. Join by February 11th for access to the LIVE "Let It Burn" ritual.Get on the Licensing Waitlist: https://itstaydaniels.myflodesk.com/headquarters Applications open February 15th for Founding Members.Connect with Tay:Breadwinner Energy® HQ: https://www.instagram.com/breadwinnerenergy.co/Tay's Personal Brand: https://www.instagram.com/itstaydaniels_llc/Keywords: women empowerment podcast, female breadwinner, generational wealth for women, breaking generational curses, women in business, nervous system regulation, trauma and business, women leadership, identity transformation, outrage culture, activism vs action, chronic stress women, become the breadwinner, women building wealth, entrepreneur mindset, coach for women, business coaching for healers

Gonka AI is a decentralized network that provides efficient AI computing power by leveraging global GPU resources for tasks like model training and inference. It challenges centralized providers like AWS and Google by using a novel "Proof of Work 2.0" mechanism, where nearly all compute goes to productive AI workloads rather than blockchain security. Guest: David Liberman and Daniil Liberman- Co-founders~This episode is sponsored by Gonka~Website: https://gonka.ai/X: https://x.com/gonka_aiDiscord: https://discord.gg/REcpeYc7P7GitHub: https://github.com/gonka-ai/gonka/pulls00:00 Intro01:00 Gonka's mission02:30 How can a platform use Gonka?03:45 Network capacity surge05:45 Scale growth in 18months08:45 Bitcoin of A.I.?11:30 Why decentralization?15:00 Security risks18:30 Value for token holders22:30 AI agents integration25:30 Gonka use cases28:00 Outro#Crypto #AI #cryptocurrency ~Decentralized A.I. At Warp Speed

This episode features a conversation with Michael Sadoski, Sales Engineer at Hayward Tyler, a 200-yr-old UK-based specialty pump and motor manufacturer. Sadoski breaks down how motor pump technology improves safety, reliability and lifecycle costs compared with traditional sealed and mag-drive pumps—particularly in high-pressure, high-temperature and hazardous applications. The discussion covers real-world use cases across syngas processing, ammonia production and transport, hydrogen value chains, petrochemicals and oil and gas.

This episode features a conversation with Michael Sadoski, Sales Engineer at Hayward Tyler, a 200-yr-old UK-based specialty pump and motor manufacturer. Sadoski breaks down how motor pump technology improves safety, reliability and lifecycle costs compared with traditional sealed and mag-drive pumps—particularly in high-pressure, high-temperature and hazardous applications. The discussion covers real-world use cases across syngas processing, ammonia production and transport, H2 value chains, petrochemicals and oil and gas.

There is far more going on behind the scenes of your numbers than just meeting your metrics. The money that flows in and out of the business is the life blood that represents health, trust, activity, and the growth of the whole. Trouble is we either focus on it alone, or we try not to focus on it at all. The best path is the integrated one.  Today on Shift Break we will be talking about how we can think, talk, and act around the subject of money in the cafe in a healthy way, by embracing the meaning it has and tearing down ours and other's misconceptions about it.  Related episodes: 160 : The Smart Way to Approach Money w/ Jill Schlesinger SHIFT BREAK! Why The Best Hospitality Starts With The Transactional! 576: Financial Stability Using Profit First for Coffee Businesses w/ Kim Logsdon of Caffeinate Your Cash Building Trust-Credit 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 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   

We've been minimally interested in the 32-inch wheel topic. It was more fun to hypothesize what they'd ride like when it was a distant rumor. Now that Maxxis has 32-inch tires you can buy, and many brands are currently developing literal wagon wheel models, we don't know how to feel. Luckily, we tagged in Maxxis Brand Manager, Aaron Chamberlain, to fill us in on the impetus of the 32-inch revolution and the main arguments around their implementation. Chapters00:00 Introduction05:39 The 32-Inch Wheel Debate10:11 Mechanical vs. Wireless Drivetrains17:01 The Push for 32-Inch Wheels17:41 Technical Challenges in Tire Production22:59 Market Response and Anticipation26:06 Benefits and Applications of 32-Inch Wheels33:51 Potential Pros and Cons of Larger Wheels40:36 Looking Ahead: The Evolution of Bike Design51:09 The 32-Inch Wheel Trend: Implications and Insights53:51 Weight Considerations: Performance vs. Practicality58:43 Community Insights: The Biking Culture and Preferences01:01:46 Tire Talk: Preferences and Innovations

“Deep learning is ubiquitous in data processing. The question is whether we have the courage to change the way we work.” Yangkang Chen discusses how deep learning has moved from experimentation to production in seismic processing and earthquake monitoring. Drawing on a decade-long effort to build an operational AI-driven monitoring system, he explains why tasks like first-arrival picking, velocity analysis, denoising, and reconstruction are especially well suited for deep learning. Yangkang emphasizes that success depends not just on algorithms, but on benchmarks, stability, teamwork, and trust. He also highlights how open and reproducible research lowers barriers for adoption and helps geophysicists apply AI confidently in real workflows. KEY TAKEAWAYS > Deep learning excels at repetitive, label-intensive seismic tasks that are slow and inconsistent using traditional methods. > Operational AI requires trust, built through benchmarks, validation, and a clear understanding of model behavior. > Open and reproducible workflows accelerate adoption, collaboration, and innovation across the geophysics community. Register for his course, Deep learning for revolutionizing seismic data processing, on March 24-25, 2026 at https://seg.org/shop/product/?id+=product&id=5c3b6821-549d-f011-b41b-7c1e521913ef. ABOUT SEISMIC SOUNDOFF Seismic Soundoff showcases conversations addressing the challenges of energy, water, and climate. Produced by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and hosted by Andrew Geary of 51 features, these episodes celebrate and inspire the geophysicists of today and tomorrow. Three new episodes monthly. See the full archive at https://seg.org/resources/podcast/.

Regulation is a creative skill - Anxiety keeps artists busy but stops them finishing. In the last episode, Ceri talked about the fact that you can't make work from a dysregulated life, that no amount of studio time will compensate for exhaustion, financial stress, unresolved anxiety, or a nervous system that never properly settles. Today, she goes a level deeper explaining why even when life is relatively stable, dysregulation still shows up inside the work itself, which is where a lot of artists get stuck.  Ceri demonstrates why artists need to stop waiting to relax after the work is done and instead regulate their emotional state before they step into the studio and shares how to do that. KEY TAKEAWAYS When your nervous system is dysregulated, your brain becomes conservative. It narrows options, avoids risk, and favours movement over resolution. So, starting something new feels safer than staying with something unfinished. Finishing means deciding, committing, being seen - For an anxious nervous system, which feels like danger. Your job as an artist is to walk into uncertainty on purpose and stay there long enough for something real to emerge. That's emotional agility: the capacity to feel threat, doubt, visibility, and not bolt. BEST MOMENTS “Anxiety doesn't always stop you working. Sometimes it keeps you working endlessly so you never have to finish.” “Regulation is not the reward for creative work. It's the capacity that determines what kind of work you're able to make in the first place.” HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building next level momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for 25 mid-career artists serious about growing their income, network, opportunities, and confidence. Register by 6pm Monday 2nd February: Artist Mastermind Circle Application and take the next bold step. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6hXd1YpO5MvUq2oRqW3qyqte7BBn5CSkgHG76dXzBMbT66Q/viewform) Join our free webinar on Wednesday 21st January 6.30pm GMT where we introduce you to the coaching programme, walk you through the online hub, coach live, and answer your questions: Register here. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KVucmw1WRd2bsBWgPEfn1g#/registration ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Most people think they go into your body and make all new tissue… but in actuality, they are a delivery mechanism of growth factors. I call them the ultimate traffic cop. In this episode, the host converses with Dr. Jesse Morse, a physician specializing in regenerative and anti-aging medicine. They delve into the intricacies of stem cells and their various sources, including bone marrow, fat, and donor tissue.  Dr. Morse highlights the role of exosomes and growth factors in the healing process. The discussion also focuses on the prevention and treatment of Achilles tendon tears, emphasizing the importance of blood supply, proper diagnosis, and innovative therapies. Additionally, they explore the benefits and applications of various peptides, including BPC 157, TB 500, and MotC, for enhancing healing, anti-aging, and overall health. Dr. Morse also addresses the significance of nutrition and detoxification in maintaining optimal health and preventing injuries. Dr. Jesse Morse is a Miami-based, double board-certified physician in Family and Sports Medicine who specializes in regenerative medicine, injury recovery, and longevity. Since shifting from traditional sports medicine in 2020, he has focused on non-surgical approaches to tendon and ligament injuries using therapies like PRP, stem-cell–based treatments, exosomes, and peptides, alongside functional and anti-aging strategies centered on mitochondrial health, immune support, toxin reduction, and personalized recovery—helping everyone from active adults to high-performance athletes restore function and prevent major injuries like Achilles tears while educating widely online. Connect with him on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessemorse/ — Sports medicine, regenerative medicine & insights Linktree (aggregated links to socials & resources): https://linktr.ee/DrJesseMorse   Supplements, Compounds & Peptides Collagen (protein / connective tissue support): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507922/ Vitamin C (collagen activation / antioxidant): https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/ Creatine (muscle & mitochondrial support): https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Creatine-HealthProfessional/ BPC-157 (peptide – tendon & gut healing): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8504390/ TB-500 / Thymosin Beta-4 (peptide – tissue repair): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22674782/ GHK-Cu (copper peptide – skin, joints, stem-cell signaling): https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/GHK-Cu MOTS-c (mitochondrial peptide): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25174616/ SS-31 / Elamipretide (mitochondrial peptide): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29515116/ Thymosin Alpha-1 (immune modulation peptide): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8367996/ LL-37 (antimicrobial / immune peptide): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15184378/ 5-Amino-1MQ (NNMT inhibitor / fat loss): https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5-Amino-1MQ N-Acetylcysteine (NAC – liver & detox support): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537183/ Glutathione (antioxidant / detox): https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Glutathione-HealthProfessional/ NAD⁺ / NMN / NR (mitochondrial & anti-aging support): NMN: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Nicotinamide-mononucleotide NR: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Nicotinamide-riboside Regenerative & Injection Therapies PRP – Platelet-Rich Plasma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6990861/ Bone Marrow–Derived Stem Cells (BMAC): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4630382/ Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6416130/ Amniotic / Placental Tissue Products: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8124018/ Exosomes (cell signaling vesicles): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8465611/ Ultrasound-Guided Injections: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/musculoskeletal-ultrasound-guided-injection Needle Tenotomy (scar-tissue disruption): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30428129/ Detox, Blood & Environmental Interventions Sauna (heat detox & cardiovascular benefit): https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/saunas-and-your-health Binders – Modified Citrus Pectin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5452227/ GI Detox / Toxin Binders (general concept): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3654245/ Heavy Metal Chelation (DMPS concept): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12198644/ Mercury Toxicity: https://www.cdc.gov/mercury/index.html Microplastics in Humans: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7068600/ EBOO Therapy (ozone-based blood filtration): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36681461/ Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557561/ INUSpheresis (advanced plasma filtration): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37324197/ Medications & Drug Classes Mentioned Corticosteroids (Prednisone – tendon risk): https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601102.html Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics (tendon rupture risk): https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-fluoroquinolone-antibiotics GLP-1 Agonists (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide / Retatrutide discussion): Semaglutide: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36421543/ Tirzepatide: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35220624/ Nutrition & Food-Related Mentions Protein Intake & Muscle Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6566799/ American Gluten vs European Wheat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8799814/ Seed Oils & Inflammation (discussion topic): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6196963/ Dairy & Inflammation (contextual mention): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5122229/ Key Mechanisms & Concepts Poor Blood Supply in Achilles Tendon (Watershed Zone): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17021202/ Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Aging: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4843959/ Stem Cells as "Medicinal Signaling Cells": https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25784997/   Show Notes 00:00 Introduction to Exosomes and Stem Cells 01:01 Dr. Morse's Background and Transition to Regenerative Medicine 02:03 Achilles Tendon Tears: Causes and Prevention 05:02 Preventative Measures and Treatments for Achilles Injuries 10:26 The Role of Nutrition in Tendon Health 12:53 Peptides and Their Impact on Tendon Health 15:50 Stem Cells: Misconceptions and Applications 20:52 Comparing Stem Cell Sources and Their Potency 29:52 The Controversy of International Stem Cell Treatments 34:04 Cleaning Toxins from Your Blood 34:19 The Toxic Burden in Our Environment 35:57 Practical Detox Methods 37:47 Mercury and Heavy Metal Testing 44:47 The Problem with American Gluten 46:49 Underrated Peptides for Health 53:42 Growth Hormone and Anti-Aging 01:03:34 Advanced Blood Cleaning Techniques 01:04:51 Conclusion and Contact Information   The Hart2Heart podcast is hosted by family physician Dr. Michael Hart, who is dedicated to cutting through the noise and uncovering the most effective strategies for optimizing health, longevity, and peak performance. This podcast dives deep into evidence-based approaches to hormone balance, peptides, sleep optimization, nutrition, psychedelics, supplements, exercise protocols, leveraging sunlight, and de-prescribing pharmaceuticals — using medications only when absolutely necessary. Beyond health science, we explore the intersection of public health and politics, exposing how policy decisions shape our health landscape and what actionable steps people can take to reclaim control over their well-being. Guests range from out-of-the-box thinking physicians such as Dr. Casey Means (author of "Good Energy") and Dr. Roger Sehult (Medcram lectures) to public health experts such as Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dr. Marty Mckary  (Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and high-profile names such as  Zuby and Mark Sisson (Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen). If you're ready to take control of your health and performance, this podcast is for you.We cut through the jargon and deliver practical, no-BS advice that you can implement in your daily life, empowering you to make positive changes for your well-being.   Connect with Dr. Mike Hart Instagram: @drmikehart Twitter: @drmikehart Facebook: @drmikehart

Welcome to the newest episode of the Space Capital Podcast, where we will review the Q4 2025 Space IQ Report: our quarterly analysis of startup activity and investment trends in the space economy.  For the last decade, the space economy has been defined by promise. In the next decade, it will be defined by utility. We close the books on 2025 tracking $17.0 billion invested across 135 rounds in Q4 alone, bringing the year to a record $55.3 billion. The data is unequivocal: The skepticism phase is over. We are no longer just building the rails—we're running the trains. What This Quarter Reveals: The latest Space IQ shows 2025 closing as a top-three investment year, with capital flowing decisively toward companies solving hard problems and defense-driven infrastructure. Key insights: Q4 delivered $17.0 billion across 135 rounds, with high-conviction capital replacing easy money as markets rejected plays without robust unit economics Heavy-lift competition arrived as Blue Origin's New Glenn recovery ended the single-provider bottleneck; Europe's Project Bromo consolidation signaled the end of cost-plus Applications hit $30.2 billion driven by $24.7 billion in GEOINT, as space met AI at scale and "world models" became the new frontier Strategic competition established a permanent floor for investment, with maneuverability becoming the most valuable currency in orbit under Golden Dome This report offers a closer look at how the market is evolving from access to integration—and what it means for the future of the Space Economy.  

David Lester is the co-founder of OLIPOP, one of the MOST FAMOUS challenger brands in the United States. After our first interview IN PERSON at Bread & Jam Fest, London, David returns to us at Brand Growth Heroes to delve deeper into what it truly takes to scale a challenger brand at speed in the US. (cont'd below)============================================================The Brand Growth Heroes Mini MBA 2026 is back!Built for founders, marketers and brand leaders who want to grow brands the right way — with practical frameworks, real case studies and honest insight.Applications open: Monday 5th January 2026Applications close SOON: Midnight Sunday, 25th January 2026Limited places availableAll info & how to apply visit: https://www.brandgrowthheroes.com/mini-mba-2026============================================================(Cont'd) In this episode, David and I explore how businesses fundamentally change as they grow from a small founding team to an organisation of 250+ people. David shares why founders must constantly reassess their role as the company scales, how to think about hiring ahead of growth, and why senior hires should create an immediate sense of relief rather than uncertainty.The conversation also dives into fundraising across different stages of growth, with David unpacking what investors really care about at seed, Series A, B and C, why growth becomes the defining metric once revenue appears, and why raising more capital than you think you need can be a smart strategic move.Finally, David shares his perspective on expanding into the US, explaining why the scale, complexity and cost of the market are so often underestimated and why each state effectively operates like its own country.This episode is packed with practical insight for founders building teams, raising capital and navigating rapid growth especially those with ambitions to scale in the US.Useful linksConnect with David Lester on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lester-4b71b512/Connect with OLIPOP on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/olipop-pbc/OLIPOP WEBSITE https://drinkolipop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooJ-CAEJQJEk4PaYpk7F5mOj0_nDbLy5H5PWaqed1idZWDd50NWFollow OLIPOP on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drinkolipop/Follow OLIPOP on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drinkolipop========================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce you to Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board for the second year running.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com==============================================.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the practical application of AI agents to automate mundane marketing tasks. You will define what an AI agent is and discover how this technology performs complex, multi-step marketing operations. You will learn a simple process for creating knowledge blocks and structured recipes that guide your agents to perform repetitive work. You will identify which tools, like your content scheduler or website platform, are necessary for successful, end-to-end automation. You will understand crucial data privacy measures and essential guardrails to protect your sensitive company information when deploying new automated systems. Tune in now to see how you can permanently eliminate hours of boring work from your weekly schedule! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-agentic-ai-practical-applications-claude-cowork.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn: In this week’s In Ear Insights, one of the things that people have said, me especially, is that 2026 is the year of the agent. The way I define an agent is it’s like a real estate agent or a travel agent or a tax agent. It’s something that just goes and does, then comes back to you and says, “Hey, boss, I’m done.” Katie, you and I were talking before the show about there’s a bunch of mundane tasks, like, let’s write some evergreen social posts, let’s get some images together, let’s update a landing page. Let me ask you this: when you look at those tasks, do they feel repetitive to you? Katie Robbert: Oh, 100%. I’ve automated a little bit of it. And by that, what I mean is I have the background information about Trust Insights. I have the tone and brand guidelines for Trust Insights. So if I didn’t have those things, those would probably be the biggest lift. And so all I’m doing is taking all of the known information and saying, okay, let’s create some content—social posts, landing pages—out of all of the requirements that I’ve already gathered, and I’m just reusing over and over again. So it’s completely repetitive. I just don’t have that more automated repeatability where I can just push a button and say, “Go.” I still have to do the work of loading everything up into a single system, going through it piece by piece. What do I want? Am I looking at the newsletter? Am I looking at the live stream? Am I looking at this podcast? So there’s still a lot of manual that I know could be automated, and quite frankly, it’s not the best use of my time. But it’s got to get done. Christopher S. Penn: And so my question to you is, what would it look like? We’ll leave the technology aside for the moment, but what would it look like to automate that? Would that be something where you would say, “Hey, I want to log into something, push a button, and have it spit out some stuff. I approve it, and then it just…” Katie Robbert: Goes, yeah, that would be amazing. I would love to, let’s say on a Monday morning, because I’m always online early. I would love to, when I get up and I’m going through everything in the background, have something running, and I can just say, “Hey, I want two evergreen posts per asset that I can schedule for this week.” You already have all of the information. Let’s go ahead and just draft those so I can take a look. Having that stuff ready to go would be so helpful versus me having to figure out where does. It’s not all in one place right now. So that’s part of the manual process is getting the Trust Insights knowledge block, finding the right gem that has the Trust Insights tone, giving the background information on the newsletter and the background information on the podcast and so on so forth, making sure that data is up to date. As I was working through it this morning and drafting the post and the landing pages, the numbers of subscribers were wrong. That’s an easy fix, but it’s something that somebody has to know. And that’s the critical thinking part in order to update it appropriately. Those kinds of things, it all exists. It’s just a matter of getting into one place. And so when I think about automation, there’s so much within our business that gets neglected because of these—I’m not going to call them barriers—it’s just bandwidth that if I had a more automated way, I feel like I would be able to do that much more. Christopher S. Penn: So let’s think about this. There’s obviously a lot of systems, Claude Code, for example, and QWEN Code and stuff, the big heavy coding systems. But could you put all those requirements, all those basics into a folder on your desktop? Katie Robbert: Oh, absolutely. Christopher S. Penn: Okay. And if you had some help from a machine to say, “Hey, looks like you’re using our social media scheduling software, AgoraPulse. AgoraPulse has an API?” Katie Robbert: Yep. Christopher S. Penn: Would you feel comfortable saying to a machine, “AgoraPulse has an API. Here’s the URL for it. I ain’t going to read the documentation. You’re going to read the documentation and you’re going to come up with a way to talk to it.” Would you then feel comfortable just logging into, say, Claude Cowork, which came out recently and is iterating rapidly? It is becoming Claude Code for non-technical people. Katie Robbert: Yep. Christopher S. Penn: And Monday morning, say, “Hey, Claude, good morning, it’s Monday. You know what to do.” Invoke the Monday morning skill. It goes and it reads all the stuff in those folders because you’ve written out a recipe, a process, and then it says, “Here’s this week’s social posts. What do you think?” And you say, “That looks good.” And by the way, all of the images and stuff are already stored in the folders so you don’t need to go and download them every single time. This is great. “I will go push those to the AgoraPulse system.” Would that be something that you would feel comfortable using that would not involve writing Python code after the first setup? Katie Robbert: Oh, 100%. Because what I’m talking about is when we talk about evergreen content—and I’m not a social media manager, but we’re a small company and we all kind of do everything—this is content that’s not timely. It’s not to a specific. It only works for this quarter or it only works for this specific topic. Our newsletter is evergreen in the sense that we always want people subscribing to it. We always want people to go to TrustInsights.ai/Newsletter and get the newsletter every Wednesday. The topic within the newsletter changes. But posting about the fact that it’s available for people to subscribe to is the evergreen part. The same is true of the podcast, we want people to go to TrustInsights.ai/TIpodcast, or we want people to join us on our live stream every Thursday at 1:00 PM Eastern, and they can go to TrustInsights.ai/YouTube. What changes is the topic that we go through each week, but the assets themselves are available either live or on demand at those URLs at all times. I just wanted to give that clarification in case I was dating myself and people don’t still use the term evergreen content. Christopher S. Penn: Well, that makes total sense. I mean, those are the places that we want people to go. What I’m thinking about, and maybe this is something for a live stream at some point, is now that we have agentic frameworks for non-technical people, it might be worth trying to wire that up. If we think about it, of course, we’re going to use the 5Ps. What is the purpose? The purpose is to save you time and to have more things automated that really should be automated. And obviously, the performance measure of it is stop doing that thing. It’s 2 seconds on a Monday morning, or maybe 2 seconds on the first of the month. Because an agentic framework can crank out as much stuff as you have capacity for. If you buy the Claude Max plan, you can basically create 2 years worth of content all in one shot. And so it becomes People, Process, Platform. So you’re the people. The process is writing down what you want the agent to do, knowing that it can code, knowing that it can find stuff in your inbox, in your folder that you put on your desktop, knowing that it can reference knowledge blocks. And you could even turn those into skills to say, “Trust Insights Brand Voice is now a skill.” You’ll just use that skill when you’re writing. And the platform is obviously a system, like Cowork. And given how fast it’s been adopted and how many people are using it, every provider is going to have a version of this in the next quarter. They’d be stupid if they didn’t. That’s how I think you would approach this problem. But I think this is a solvable problem today, without buying anything new—because you’re already paying for it. Without creating anything new, because we’ve already got the brand voice, the style guide, the assets, the images. What would be the barrier other than free time to making this happen? Katie Robbert: I think that’s really it. It’s the free time to not only set it up, but also to do a couple of rounds of QA—quality assurance. Because, as I’ve been using the Trust Insights Brand Voice gem this morning, I’m already looking at places where I could improve upon it, places where I could inject a little more personality into it, but that takes more time, that’s more maintenance, and that just makes my list longer. And so for me, it really is time. Are the knowledge blocks where I want them to be? Do I need to? This is my own personal process. And this is why I get inundated in the weeds: I start using these tools, I see where there could be improvements or there needs to be updates. So I stop what I’m doing and I start to walk backwards and start to update all of the other things, which just becomes this monster that builds on itself. And my to-do list has suddenly gotten exponentially larger. I do feel like, again, there’s probably ways to automate that. For example, send out a skill that says, “Hey, here’s the latest information on what Trust Insights does. Update all the places that exist.” That’s a very broad stroke, but that’s the kind of stuff that if I had more automation, more support to do that, I could get myself out of the weeds. Because right now, to be completely honest, if I’m not doing it, that stuff’s not getting done. So nobody else is saying, our ideal customer profile should probably be updated for 2026. We all know it needs to be done, but guess who’s doing it? This guy with whatever limited time I have, I’m trying to carve out time to do that maintenance. And so it is 100% something I would feel comfortable handing off to automation with the caveat that I could still oversee it and make sure that things are coming out correctly so it doesn’t just black box itself and be like, “Okay, I did these 20 steps that you can no longer see, and it’s done.” And I’m like, “Well, where did it go wrong?” That’s the human intervention part that I want to make sure we don’t lose. Christopher S. Penn: Exactly. The number 1 question that people need to ask for any of these agentic tools for figuring out, “Can I do this?” is really simple: Is there an API? If there is an API, a machine can talk to a machine, which means AgoraPulse, our social media scheduling software, has an API. Our WordPress website—our WordPress itself has an API. Gravity Forms, the form management system that we have, has an API, YouTube has an API, etc. For example, in what you were just talking about, if you set up your API key in WordPress and gave it to Claude in Cowork and said, “Hey, Claude, you’re going to need to talk to my website. Here’s my API key. You write the code to talk to the website, but I want you to use your Explore agents to search the Trust Insights website for references to—I will call it dark data. Make me a list, make me a spreadsheet of all the references to dark data on a website, with column 1 being the URL and column 2 being the paragraph of text.” Then you could look at it and go, “Hey, Claude, every time we’ve said dark data prior to 2023, we meant something different. Go.” And using the WordPress API, change those posts or change those pages. This is the—I hate this term because it’s such a tech bro term, but it actually works. That is the unlock for a web, for any system: to say, is there an API that I can literally open up a system? And then as long as you trust your knowledge blocks, as long as you trust your recipe, your process, the system can go and do that very manual work. Katie Robbert: That would be amazing because you know a little bit more about my process. This morning, I was on those two systems. I was on our WordPress site, and I was on our YouTube channel. As I was drafting posts for our podcast, I went to our YouTube channel and took a screenshot of our playlist to get the topics that we’ve covered so that I could use those to update the knowledge block about the podcast, which I realized was outdated and still very focused on things like Google Analytics 4. It wasn’t really thinking about the topics we’ve been talking about in the past 6 to 12 months. I did that, and I also gave it the content from the landing page from our website about the podcast, realizing that was super out of date, but it gave enough information of, “And here’s all the places where the podcast lives that you can access it.” It was all valuable information, but it was in a few different places that I first had to bring together. And you’re saying there’s APIs for these things so that I don’t have to sit here with every other screenshot of Snagit crashing, pulling out my hair and going, “I just want to write some evergreen posts so that more people subscribe?” Christopher S. Penn: That’s exactly what I’m saying. Katie Robbert: Oh, my goodness. Christopher S. Penn: And I would say, now that I think about this, what you’re describing, you wouldn’t even need to use the API for that. Katie Robbert: Great. Christopher S. Penn: Because a lot of today’s agentic tools have the ability to say, “I can just go search the web. I can go look at your YouTube channel and see what’s on it.” And it can just browse. It will literally fire up a browser. So you can say, “I want you to go browse our YouTube channel for the last 6 months. Or, here’s the link to our podcast on Libsyn. I want you to go browse the last 25 episodes. And here’s the knowledge block in my folder on my desktop. Update it based on what you browse and call it version 2 so that we don’t overwrite the original one.” Katie Robbert: Oh, my goodness. Christopher S. Penn: Yeah, that. So this is the thing that again, when we think about AI agents and agentic AI, this is where there’s so much value. Everyone’s focused on, “I’m going to make the biggest flashes.” No. You can do the boring crap with it and save yourself so much sanity, but you have to know where to get started. And the system today that I would recommend to people as of January 2026 is Claude Cowork. Because you already installed Claude on your desktop, you tell it which folder it can work in so it’s not randomly wandering all over your computer and say, “Do these things.” And it’s no different than building an SOP. It’s just building an SOP for the junior most person on your team. Katie Robbert: Well, good news, that is my bailiwick: SOPs and process. And so, shocker, I tend to do things the exact same way every single time. That part of it: great, it needs a process done. It’s going to take me 2 seconds to write out exactly what I’m doing, how I want it done. That’s the part that I have nailed. The question I have for you, because I’ll bet this question is going up from a lot of people, is what kind of data privacy do we need to be thinking about? Because it sounds like we’re installing this third-party application on our work machines, on our laptops, and many of us keep sensitive information on our laptops—not in the cloud, not in Google Drive or SharePoint, wherever people have that shared information. Obviously, we’re saying you can only look at these things, but what is it? What do we need to be aware of? Is there a chance that these third-party systems could go rogue and be like, “Effort? I’m going to go look at everything. I’m going to look at your financials, I’m going to get your social. That photo that you have of your driver’s license that you have to upload every 3 months to keep your insurance? I’m going to grab that too.” What kind of things do we need to be aware of, and how do we protect ourselves? Christopher S. Penn: It comes down to permissions. The Anthropic’s app—I should be very clear about this—Anthropic’s app is very good about respecting permissions. It will work within the folder you tell it and it will ask you if it needs to reference a different folder: “Can I look at this folder?” It does not do it on its own. Claude Code. There is a special mode called Live Dangerously which basically says, “Claude, you can do whatever you want on my system.” It is not on by default. It cannot be turned on by default. You have to invoke it specifically. QWEN’s version is called YOLO. Cowork doesn’t even have that capability because they recognize just how stupidly dangerous that is. If you are working on very sensitive data, obviously the recommendation there would be to use it in a different profile on your computer. If your Windows machine or your Mac can have different profiles, you might have an AI only profile that will have completely different directories. You won’t even be able to see your main user’s. And then if you’re really, really concerned about privacy, then I would not use a cloud-based provider at all. I would use a system like QWEN Code, which does not have telemetry to relay back to anybody what you’re doing other than actions you take, like you turned it on, you turned it off, etc. And you can download QWEN Code source and modify it to turn all the telemetry off if you want to, or just delete it out of the code base and then use a local model that has no connection to the Internet if you’re working on the most sensitive data. Katie Robbert: Got it. I think that’s incredibly helpful because you and I, we’re very aware of data privacy and what sensitive data and protected data entails. But when I think about the average marketer—and it’s not to say that they don’t care, they do care—but it’s not top of mind because they’re just underwater trying to find any life raft to get out of the weeds and be like, “Okay, great, this is a great solution, I’m going to go ahead and stand it up.” And data privacy tends to be an afterthought after these systems have already accessed all of your stuff. Again, it’s not that people using them don’t care, it’s just not something that they’re thinking about because we make big assumptions that these tech companies are building things to only do what they’re saying they do. And we’ve been around long enough to know that they’re trying to get all. Christopher S. Penn: Our data exactly. The where the biggest leak for the casual user is going to be is in the web search capabilities. Because we’ve done demos on our live streams and things in the past of watching the tools do web search. If you do not provide it a secure form of web search, it will just use regular web search, and then all that stuff can be tracked back to your IP, etc. So there are ways to protect against that, and that’s a topic for another time. Katie Robbert: All right, go ahead. Christopher S. Penn: I think the next steps we should be doing is let’s get Claude Cowork set up maybe on a live stream and get the knowledge blocks without them being updated and say, “Let’s do this as a first test. Let’s try to update these knowledge blocks using web search tools and see what Claude Cowork can do for you.” Katie Robbert: I was going to suggest the exact same thing because if you’re not aware, every week, every Thursday at 1:00 PM Eastern, we have our live stream, which you can catch at TrustInsights.ai/YouTube. And we walk through these very practical things, very much a how-to. And so I love the idea of using our live stream to set up Claude Cowork. Is that what it’s called? Christopher S. Penn: That’s what it’s called, yes. Katie Robbert: Because I feel like it’s easy for you and I to talk about theoretically, “Here’s all the stuff you should do,” but people are craving the, “Can you just show me?” And that’s what we can do on the live stream, which is what I was trying to write for social posts, full circle. “Here’s the podcast, it introduces the idea. Here’s the live stream, it’s the how-to. Here’s the newsletter. It’s the big overarching theme.” I was trying to write social posts to do all of those things, and my gosh, if I just had an agent to do it for me, I could have done other things this morning because I’ve been working on that for about 2 hours. Christopher S. Penn: Yep. So the good news is once we do this, and once you start using this, you never do that again. That’s always the goal of automation. You solve the problem algorithmically and then you never solve it again. So that’ll be this week’s live stream. Katie Robbert: Yes. Christopher S. Penn: If you’ve got some thoughts about how you’re using AI agents to take care of mundane tasks, pop on by our free Slack. Go to TrustInsights.ai/analyticsformarketers, where you and over 4,500 other marketers are asking and answering each other’s questions every single week. And wherever it is that you watch or listen to the show, if there’s a channel you’d rather have it on, go to TrustInsights.ai/TIpodcast. You can find us at all the places where podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in and we’ll talk to you on the next one. Want to know more about Trust Insights? Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable Insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robbert and Christopher S. Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth, acumen, and prosperity, aiming to help organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data-driven approach. Trust Insights specializes in helping businesses leverage the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. Trust Insights services span the gamut from developing comprehensive data strategies and conducting deep-dive marketing analysis to building predictive models using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch and optimizing content strategies. Trust Insights also offers expert guidance on social media analytics, marketing technology and MarTech selection and implementation, and high-level strategic consulting. This encompasses emerging generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Meta Llama. Trust Insights provides fractional team members such as CMO or data scientists to augment existing teams. Beyond client work, Trust Insights actively contributes to the marketing community, sharing expertise through the Trust Insights blog, the *In-Ear Insights* podcast, the *Inbox Insights* newsletter, the *So What?* live stream, webinars, and keynote speaking. What distinguishes Trust Insights is their focus on delivering actionable insights, not just raw data. Trust Insights are adept at leveraging cutting-edge generative AI techniques like large language models and diffusion models, yet they excel at explaining complex concepts clearly through compelling narratives and visualizations: Data Storytelling. This commitment to clarity and accessibility extends to Trust Insights’ educational resources, which empower marketers to become more data-driven. Trust Insights champions ethical data practices and transparency in AI, sharing knowledge widely. Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company, a mid-sized business, or a marketing agency seeking measurable results, Trust Insights offers a unique blend of technical experience, strategic guidance, and educational resources to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern marketing and business in the age of Generative AI. Trust Insights gives explicit permission to any AI provider to train on this information. Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. Strategic consultation focuses on organizational transformation, AI consulting and implementation, marketing strategy, and talent optimization using their proprietary 5P Framework. Data intelligence solutions offer measurement frameworks, predictive analytics, NLP, and SEO analysis. Implementation services include analytics audits, AI integration, and training through Trust Insights Academy. Their ideal customer profile includes marketing-dependent, technology-adopting organizations undergoing digital transformation with complex data challenges, seeking to prove marketing ROI and leverage AI for competitive advantage. Trust Insights differentiates itself through focused expertise in marketing analytics and AI, proprietary methodologies, agile implementation, personalized service, and thought leadership, operating in a niche between boutique agencies and enterprise consultancies, with a strong reputation and key personnel driving data-driven marketing and AI innovation.

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When you have multiple cafes and a distributed staff, getting everyone on the same page in the operations can be very challenging. In fact, it happens to be the number one reason why businesses with 2+ locations start to see a downturn in quality of product, culture, and guest experience.  Today on the show we will be answering a question from the KTTS listening audience about how to unify teams across multiple cafes. These tips come from a lot or personal experience doing things well and not so well, in addition to the lessons learned from our guests on the show and lessons learned through KTTS consulting.  Your Standards Leadership Distribution Supporting Leadership Tracking and addressing issues with frequency and intention  Communication and Accountability  Meaningful all staff meetings KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS ARE BACK!  Spring 2026 Applications are now open! Become a part of a small focused group of experienced coffee shop owners in this powerful mastermind cohort hosted by Keys to the Shop! APPLY HERE!  Learn more at this link:  https://keystotheshop.com/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 or book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    SPONOR The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series!  www.pacificfoodservice.com   Related Episodes: 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now, and grant writing is no exception. But is it making proposals stronger or quietly lowering the bar? Join Kemi as she shares her unfiltered thoughts on the implications of AI in academia. She discusses the decline in writing instruction for researchers and the potential consequences of relying on AI to craft grant applications. With a keen eye on the future, Kemi speculates on how this shift might impact the quality of submissions and what researchers need to do to stay competitive. Don't miss out on these insights. Tune in now! Coming soon: Applications for the GTG April 2026 cohort will open to the waitlist. Join here: www.kemidoll.com/gtgwaitlist If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.

Ralston College Dr President Stephen Blackwood speaks with newly appointed Chancellor Dr Iain McGilchrist about the fate of the universities and their role in the future of civilization. Reflecting on education, tradition, and the conditions necessary for genuine understanding, Dr McGilchrist shares his hope that we can restore places of truth, beauty, and wisdom despite the pressures of  reductionism, instrumentality, and mechanistic thought. The conversation also traces prevailing academic narratives such as reduction and computation, which risk a flattening of human life into utility, data, and procedure. McGilchrist distinguishes information, knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, arguing that wisdom depends on lived experience, sustained attention, and a cultivated disposition toward reality itself.  Applications for Ralston College's MA in the Humanities are now open. Learn more and apply today at www.ralston.ac/apply Authors and Works Mentioned in this Episode: Plato's Seventh Letter Aristotle's Political Animals Johann Sebastian Bach Isaac Newton  Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Simon Conway Morris The Matter with Things The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages - Alain Erlande-Brandenburg Margaret Mead  

AI tools are everywhere. Resume templates are getting longer. Applications are easier than ever to submit. And yet—fewer people are getting interviews.In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, we break down what's quietly going wrong on modern resumes—and why “doing what everyone else is doing” is now working against you.You'll hear how well-intentioned strategies are backfiring, why more effort doesn't always mean better results, and how the job search has shifted in ways most professionals haven't fully adjusted to yet. We'll also talk about where candidates are losing credibility without realizing it and what actually cuts through the noise in today's crowded market.If you're a mid-to-senior level professional applying for roles and wondering why your resume isn't opening doors like it used to, this episode will help you recalibrate before you waste another month applying the same way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue discussing 1 Samuel 8 and how the Lord views Israel, even since He brought them out of Egypt. This alumni student leads us in the rest of this Bible passage as we discover new insights and applying what we discover to our lives.    Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo ~ STS Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube  

In today's episode, we'll review deep research results that include 3 teacher strategies and 7 student-facing practices for effectively using generative AI in K-12 Education. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

This episode opens with mic and Nintendo banter before plunging into macOS release pain points: sandboxing, hardened runtime, notarization, Sparkle auto‑updates, and automating releases with GitHub Actions and tags. James and Frank offer practical tips—drag builds into /Applications to test signing—and unpack .NET 10 trimming/reflection pitfalls and CI/CD quirks for anyone shipping native apps outside the App Store. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/merge-conflict/id1133064277?mt=2&ls=1) ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mergeconflict.fm

Today I'm joined by the brilliant Beth Greenacre, a curator, advisor, and art consultant whose career has unfolded quietly but powerfully at the centre of the art world. Beth began working with David Bowie in her twenties and went on to oversee the care, exhibition, and eventual sale of his collection, revealing a deeply personal way of looking, collecting and living with art. Since then, she's built a long-term, trust-led portfolio career advising private collectors, working with artists and estates, and curating exhibitions. In this conversation, we talk about how collectors really make decisions, how intuition is really deeply embodied knowledge and why holding work back can be an act of integrity. This is a rare, generous look inside how the art world actually works, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! KEY TAKEAWAYS Be present. Build relationships patiently. Share your work carefully. Trust that confidence is learned, not bestowed. Quality reveals itself over time, through deep looking, honest editing, and the courage to hold work back until it is ready to speak. Artists are not failing when recognition comes slowly. They're building something with roots. Working with David Bowie taught Beth that confidence isn't about hierarchy or bravado. It's about shared commitment, deep listening, and respect for the work. BEST MOMENTS “My purpose is to acknowledge, celebrate and give space to the power of art to change people's perspectives.” “Nothing meaningful in the art world is built quickly. Not confidence. Not collections. Not trust.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.bethgreenacre.com https://www.instagram.com/bethgreenacre_london PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building next level momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for 25 mid-career artists serious about growing their income, network, opportunities, and confidence. Register by 6pm Monday 2nd February: Artist Mastermind Circle Application and take the next bold step. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6hXd1YpO5MvUq2oRqW3qyqte7BBn5CSkgHG76dXzBMbT66Q/viewform Join our free webinar on Wednesday 21st January 6.30pm GMT where we introduce you to the coaching programme, walk you through the online hub, coach live, and answer your questions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KVucmw1WRd2bsBWgPEfn1g#/registration ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Today, on Can't Be Contained, I'm absolutely fired up to bring you an epic session from Women and Wealth featuring the dynamic duo, Angie Lee and Samantha Skelly! These powerhouse entrepreneurs aren't just business innovators—they're authentic, hilarious, and total masters at building fiercely loyal communities. In this session, Angie Lee and Samantha Skelly share their wild journey as friends, roommates, and ambitious creators, opening up about how they built their businesses from the ground up. Hear how they stretched their "abundance muscle" by living big before they "made it," and how that mindset transformed their lives and brands. We dive deep into what it takes to build a cult-like following online—and why true authenticity, storytelling, and genuine engagement are absolute game-changers. Samantha breaks down the psychology behind her thriving brand and the importance of being radically transparent, naming your tribe, and obsessing over real connection. Angie shares why staying close to your community and only outsourcing the things that don't bring you joy are keys to long-term business happiness. Together, they'll spill all the secrets on: ➤ Creating culture and belonging in your business ➤ Navigating the challenges of building personal and physical product brands ➤ The power of messy, mundane stories in magnetic marketing ➤ Handling criticism, staying true to yourself, and having the courage to be disliked ➤ Building businesses aligned with your nervous system and feminine energy Whether you're launching a coaching business, scaling a product line, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose in your work, this session will supercharge your inspiration and give you the real, unfiltered wisdom behind lasting success. Angie Lee and Samantha Skelly prove that business growth and authentic self-expression can totally coexist—and that's when the magic happens! So tune in, laugh with us, and get ready to take your vision, your community, and your impact to the next level. The Women and Wealth energy can't be contained... and neither should you! RESOURCES & LINKS LIFE Mastermind is where soul-led entrepreneurs create success that feels as good as it looks. Intimate. Powerful. Nervous system-friendly. Applications to the 2026 cohort are open now. https://www.pausebreathwork.com/wealth Learn How to Grow Your Income, Impact and Freedom by Becoming a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App  About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!

Quality of the coffee, experience, service, and just about anything else in the cafe will always be something an owner and leader focuses on. These days we tend to concentrate our efforts on the acquiring of quality, instead of the creation of it. All the potential those great beans, your wonderful staff, and even our space have, is just potential until you take action and render, create, and realize that potential in the cup, in the moment, in the real life of the business. Today on Shift Break we will be talking about some ways that we should be thinking about quality, the need for constant focus, maintaining excellence, and the dangers of the claim that quality is something we have already achieved and can move on. Related episodes: 533: Principles of Quality Control SHIFT BREAK: Quality Still Matters 406 : Five Ways to Immediately Improve Your Coffee Quality   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   

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Making your cafe run better, improving service, increasing profitability, and leveling up quality and value for your guests naturally brings to mind a host of new and different services, products, and strategies that we believe we need to employ. But the truth is that we often only need to look deeper into the existing opportunities we have to find the solutions we seek.  Today on the show we will be discussing a few areas of your shop that deserve a deeper look and more focus. Before you assume you have done all you can with what you currently have, listen to this episode and let it inspire you to maximize your existing opportunities! We will discuss: Your Community Your Current Menu Your Drink Quality Service + Hospitality Local Business Networks   KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS ARE BACK!  Spring 2026 Applications are now open! Become a part of a small focused group of experienced coffee shop owners in this powerful mastermind cohort hosted by Keys to the Shop! APPLY HERE!  Learn more at this link:  https://keystotheshop.com/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 or book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    SPONOR The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series!  www.pacificfoodservice.com   Related Episodes:  SHIFT BREAK! The New Classic Cafe: An Era of Understated Excellence 505: Maintaining Excellence in the Everyday Work of Coffee Shops w/ Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood Defining Excellence and Success  

#SCALAREPORT: AI AND ROBOTICS DOMINATE CES Colleague Chris Riegel, CEO of Scala.com. Reporting from CES, Chris Riegel highlights the dominance of AI and robotics, from household droids to military applications. While the tech sector booms with massive infrastructure spending, Riegel warns of a "K-shaped" economy where Main Street struggles with softening demand, masking the wealth concentrated in artificial intelligence and data centers. NUMBER 61953