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Anger itself isn't a sin. It's what you do with anger that matters. But what if you're angry ... at God? Is that ok? Jon Winkelman helps you see the balance between anger and honoring God. As our thank-you for your partnership, when you give this month, we'll send you Discovering a Living Faith, an insightful and practical study of the book of James. Explore James with Pastor Bryan Clark—insightful and practical guidance. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Episode 342: Overwhelmed? You're Not the Problem (The Cyclone Mom Method Part One) Today I'm giving away my entire signature book, The Cyclone Mom Method, free - one part a week, the complete audiobook, right in the feed. Part one is the foundation: the introduction and the first four chapters. This is where you meet the cyclone itself, your power in the storm, the real rhythm of a busy mom life, why the growing pains are part of it, and the key to feeling better. If you've been waiting for more time, energy, or certainty before you get help, this series removes every reason to wait. (Heads up for listeners: I do speak slowly on this audiobook. Part one runs about an hour so 1.5x-2x the speed if you need!) In this episode you'll learn: Why the swirl of busy-mom life is normal - and why you are not the problem What the "cyclone" really is, and where your power inside it actually lives Why growing pains are part of the process, not a sign you're doing it wrong • The key to feeling better that the whole method is built on How to listen for recognition, not judgment ("where do I see myself in this?") Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this resonated with you, these may also help: #28 Overcoming Overwhelm — listen #300 The Ultimate Peace of Mind Roadmap — listen #106 How To Live Your Purpose — listen

Back-to-school season can bring out some BIG emotions, and not just for our kids. Between the meltdowns, changing routines, and the bittersweet reality of watching our kids grow up, it can be easy to wonder what's gone wrong. In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that changed everything for me: nothing has gone wrong. What if instead of trying to fix all the messy emotions, we simply gave ourselves and our kids permission to feel them?In this episode, we unpack:Why back-to-school transitions can trigger BIG emotions for kids and parentsThe pattern I finally noticed after three years of back-to-school meltdownsWhy your child's emotions are not a reflection of you as a momHow accepting emotions instead of trying to fix them changes how you show upWhy curiosity and experimentation can make parenting through transitions feel lighterWork with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedBook a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-callDownload the Free Daily Kickstart:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

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In children with septic shock, does the choice between balanced crystalloids and 0.9% saline actually matter? This episode reviews the composition and physiologic differences between commonly used crystalloids, summarizes the 2026 PRoMPT BOLUS trial, and discusses how its findings fit with the updated Surviving Sepsis Campaign pediatric guidelines. We also consider the trial's limitations and what the results mean for fluid selection at the bedside. Learning Objectives By the end of this episode, listeners should be able to: Compare the composition and physiologic effects of 0.9% saline and balanced crystalloids used for pediatric fluid resuscitation. Summarize the design and major findings of the PRoMPT BOLUS trial. Describe important limitations of PRoMPT BOLUS when applying its results to children with septic shock. Apply current evidence and 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommendations when selecting crystalloid fluids for pediatric septic shock. References Weiss SL, Peters MJ, Oczkowski SJW, et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2026. Published April 1, 2026. Jointly issued by the Society of Critical Care Medicine and Infectious Diseases Society of America. Recommendation 24 suggests balanced/buffered crystalloids over 0.9% saline for children with septic shock requiring fluid boluses (conditional recommendation, very low certainty), while recognizing 0.9% saline as a suitable alternative and preferred in selected situations such as hyponatremia or concern for increased intracranial pressure. Balamuth F, Weiss SL, Long E, et al. Balanced Fluid or 0.9% Saline in Children Treated for Septic Shock. N Engl J Med. 2026. Published April 24, 2026. PRoMPT BOLUS was a large pragmatic randomized trial comparing balanced crystalloids with 0.9% saline in children treated for suspected septic shock and found no reduction in major adverse kidney events within 30 days with balanced fluids. Transcript This transcript was generated using Descript and subsequently reviewed and lightly edited for spelling, grammar, and clarity. Minor inaccuracies may remain, and the audio recording should be considered the definitive version of this content. Welcome to PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast. As always, I'm your host, Brad Sobolewski, and today we're gonna talk about which fluid we should use when managing a septic pediatric patient. So when we resuscitate a child with septic shock, the major decision is usually not whether to give crystalloid, but which crystalloid to give. And for a long time, there's been a gradual shift towards balanced fluids such as Lactated Ringer's or Plasma-Lyte, largely because they are more physiologic and produce less hyperchloremia than normal saline. The question's always been whether those biochemical differences actually translate into better clinical outcomes. That is the question that a study called PRoMPT BOLUS was designed to answer. So before getting into the trial, it's worth briefly reviewing what these fluids actually contain. So normal saline is 0.9% sodium chloride. It contains one hundred and fifty-four milliequivalents per liter of sodium and a hundred and fifty-four milliequivalents per liter of chloride. The chloride concentration is substantially higher than plasma. Balanced crystalloids contain less chloride and have some other electrolytes and a buffer. Lactated Ringer's contains approximately a hundred and thirty milliequivalents per liter of sodium, one hundred and nine of chloride, four of potassium, a small amount of calcium, and lactate as a buffer. Plasma-Lyte contains approximately one hundred and forty of sodium, ninety-eight of chloride, five of potassium, magnesium, and acetate and gluconate as buffers. The concern with normal saline is that the large chloride loads can produce hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. There's also been concern about adverse effects on renal blood flow and kidney function. Balanced fluids are designed to more closely approximate plasma composition, so the hypothesis has been that they might reduce kidney injury. That hypothesis has been supported by physiologic data and by some adult studies, although pediatric evidence before PRoMPT BOLUS was limited and inconsistent. The 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Pediatric Guidelines recommend crystalloids over albumin for initial resuscitation and conditionally suggest balanced or buffered crystalloids over 0.9% saline in children with septic shock who require fluid boluses. Importantly, that recommendation is based on very low-certainty evidence. Balanced options again include Lactated Ringer's, Hartmann's solution, or Plasma-Lyte. If balanced fluids are not readily available, saline remains an acceptable alternative. Saline may also be preferable in some specific situations like significant hyponatremia or concern for increased intracranial pressure. For children in resource-abundant settings, the general approach is still ten to twenty mLs per kilo per bolus with reassessment after each bolus, potentially up to forty to sixty mLs per kilo in the first hour if perfusion remains abnormal and there are no signs of fluid overload. Now, PRoMPT BOLUS, the full name of which is the Pragmatic Pediatric Trial of Balanced versus Normal Saline Fluid in Sepsis, was an international randomized pragmatic trial designed to specifically compare the two fluid strategies in children with suspected septic shock. The final trial enrolled nine thousand and forty-one children from two months to younger than eighteen years across forty-seven emergency departments in five countries. Children were randomized to predominantly balanced crystalloid or predominantly 0.9% saline, and the assigned fluid strategy was used for bolus and maintenance crystalloid during the initial treatment period. The balanced fluid arm was not a single product. Depending on the site, children could get Lactated Ringer's, Hartmann's solution, or Plasma-Lyte. That's important when interpreting the study. PRoMPT BOLUS was really testing a strategy of predominantly balanced crystalloid versus a strategy of predominantly saline use rather than comparing LR versus saline alone, though LR was the most commonly used one. The primary outcome was something called MAKE30, M-A-K-E thirty, or major adverse kidney events within thirty days. This was a composite outcome that included death, new renal replacement therapy, or persistent kidney dysfunction. That choice of outcome is useful because the biologic rationale for balanced fluids has always centered largely on kidney protection. The investigators were therefore asking whether the lower chloride exposure associated with balanced fluids translated into clinically meaningful renal benefit. So what was the result? Well, the spoiler is that the answer was no. So MAKE30 occurred in three point four percent of children receiving balanced fluids and three percent receiving saline. The relative risk was one point one with a ninety-five percent confidence interval from point eight eight to one point four. There were also no significant differences in death, new renal replacement therapy, persistent kidney dysfunction, or hospital-free days. In practical terms, balanced crystalloids did not improve the major patient-centered outcomes the trial was designed to measure. There were clear biochemical differences between the groups. Hyperchloremia occurred in thirty-one point four percent of children receiving balanced fluids compared with forty-nine percent with saline. Hypernatremia was also less common with balanced fluids, one point eight versus three point one percent. Hyperlactatemia was slightly more common in the balanced fluid group, nineteen point eight compared with sixteen point seven percent. So the fluids behaved differently in the ways that you would expect physiologically. Balanced crystalloids clearly reduced hyperchloremia, but that difference did not translate into fewer major kidney events, less dialysis, shorter hospitalization, or lower mortality. There are several limitations to this study worth keeping in mind. The first is that this was a broad emergency department population with suspected septic shock, not a study limited to children with the most severe forms of shock. Only a minority of patients required vasoactive medications, and overall mortality was low. The results are therefore most applicable to the typical child with suspected septic shock receiving early ED resuscitation. They do not completely answer whether fluid composition might matter more in a smaller subgroup of children receiving very large fluid volumes or prolonged resuscitation. The second limitation is that the event rate for MAKE30 was lower than expected. When the trial was designed, investigators anticipated an event rate of about six percent in the saline group. The observed rate was closer to three percent. That means there were fewer outcome events than anticipated, which reduced the ability to detect a very small treatment effect. So the trial makes a large benefit from balanced fluids unlikely, but it can't exclude a small or subtle difference. A third limitation is that the balanced fluid group included several different solutions. Lactated Ringer's, Plasma-Lyte, and Hartmann's are all considered under the umbrella of balanced crystalloids, but they're not chemically identical. The study therefore supports the broader conclusion that a balanced fluid strategy is not superior to saline for most children in this setting, rather than providing equivalence between any single specific balanced solution and saline, even though Lactated Ringer's is used far and away most often. The trial was also intentionally pragmatic, which means that there was some crossover between fluid types. Adherence was defined as receiving at least seventy-five percent of crystalloid as the assigned fluid rather than requiring exclusive use of one fluid. That could reduce the ability to detect a small treatment effect, but it also makes the study more reflective of real clinical practice. The investigators themselves described the trial as a comparison of predominant rather than exclusive use of balanced crystalloids versus saline. Finally, the trial was open label, so clinicians knew which fluid the child was receiving. That introduces the possibility of treatment bias, though the primary outcome relied on relatively objective measures. A substantial proportion of children also did not have a measured baseline creatinine, so baseline kidney function sometimes had to be imputed using age- and sex-based values. That's worth remembering because persistent kidney dysfunction was part of the primary composite outcome. Taken together, I think PRoMPT BOLUS makes the bedside decision simpler. Balanced fluids remain a completely reasonable and defensible choice. They cause less hyperchloremia, and there's no reason to abandon them if they're already part of your usual resuscitation fluid strategy or your order sets. At the same time, the largest pediatric randomized trial now shows no improvement in major kidney or mortality outcomes compared with normal saline. So if you use saline at your local hospital, that's okay too. The 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign still conditionally favors balanced crystalloids, but that recommendation is based on very low-certainty evidence. So PRoMPT BOLUS adds important randomized data suggesting that for most children with septic shock, either crystalloid strategy is reasonable. The practical takeaway is that the choice of crystalloid is probably less important than getting the resuscitation itself right. Give 10 to 20 mLs per kilo when a fluid bolus is indicated, reassess frequently, watch for improvement in perfusion and for signs of fluid overload, and move to vasoactive support when fluid alone is not correcting the shock. Balanced crystalloids will produce less hyperchloremia. Normal saline will produce more. In PRoMPT BOLUS, that biochemical difference did not translate into a difference in kidney injury, dialysis, or mortality. For most children with septic shock, balanced fluids are fine, normal saline is fine, and timely, thoughtful resuscitation matters much more than which bag is hanging. I hope you found this episode on fluids for sepsis in children helpful and that you'll be able to take this knowledge back to the bedside the next time you work in the emergency department. If you've got other topics you want me to cover, especially as they relate to practice-changing research in pediatrics, like the PRoMPT BOLUS trial from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network, PECARN as we call it, let me know. Send it my way. If you have time to leave a review on your favorite podcast site, please do so. It helps other people find the show, and definitely share this with your colleagues. I think this study and perhaps this podcast episode could be a great combo for an upcoming journal club. For PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, this has been Brad Sobolewski. See you next time.  

Episode 341: Don't Wait for These 3 Things for More Peace: Time, Energy and Certainty It's 9:47 at night. The kitchen is finally quiet. And you're standing there with a dish towel in your hand thinking, once things settle down, I'll get back to taking care of myself. Once I have a little more time, a little more energy, once I know for sure what the right next step is. Then I'll finally feel peaceful. Mama, how long have you been telling yourself some version of that? In this episode I lovingly take apart the three things almost every mom I coach is waiting for before she'll let herself have peace - more time, more energy, and certainty - and I show you why waiting for them never works. Because peace isn't on the other side of your circumstances changing. It's created in your mind, with God's help, right in the middle of the life you already have. And stay to the end for an announcement I've never made in six years of this podcast. In this episode you'll learn: Why you'll never find time for peace and how to decide for it instead, right inside a full calendar The backwards truth about energy: peace isn't something you'll have energy for later, it's where the energy comes from Why certainty was never available to anyone and the two better things that are (trust in yourself, and trust in God) What time, energy, and certainty secretly have in common (and why naming the wait takes away half its power) Plus a first-ever announcement: the entire Cyclone Mom Method, free, one part a week all September Get the Cyclone Mom Method: the digital book + audiobook is $4.99 at https://book.daniellethienel.com/new-book Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this topic resonated with you, these episodes may also help: #109 The "What-If" Syndrome — listen #103 10 Peace-Restoring Tips — listen #88 Trusting Bigger — listen

Recorded on may 31, 2016 TOPICS: Richard B. Wingfield - Head Geek, Envision Design, LLC of Houston Texas:"I have been using Mac's in business since original Macintosh in '84 and Envision, as a consulting firm, has been around since 1993. Started part time as sole proprietor and 20+ years later we are now a firm of 5 full time consultants here in Houston.   I tell people I am a "recovering architect" as I got my start in technology practicing architecture and being the "tech guy" in every firm I ever worked for. I even helped manage a DEC vax/vms system for a firm in Austin soon after graduating from The University of Texas with a degree in Architecture.  This episode examines Richards own "recipe' for Managed Services. Here is a brief description as discussed: … Simple Hybrid Partner Plan is setup so almost all the clients "get it" and are not confused about how it works - 3 part invoice is made up of - small monthly fee per device (each mac, each windows, each iOS or android, each server… fees like $25/mac or $49/windows or $250/server etc) client must enroll ALL computers in the office (cant get cheap and have some on the system and some not) - our "consluting fee" - which is time for humans to do the work to manage, monitor, secure and maintain systems and ALWAYS includes a minimum of one 2hr visit per month  (more if needed or requested) - fees for services or hosting (if we host kerio email or rackspace or web or crashplan backups or re-sell backblaze)  ----------------------------------- You can find more about Richard and  Envision design here: Web: http://www.envisiondesign.net    

Back-to-school season has a way of making everything feel like a yes. PTA? Sure. Volunteer? Okay. Take on another project at work because nobody else raised their hand? Fine. But suddenly your calendar is packed, you're exhausted, and the things that actually matter to you are getting whatever energy is left. In this episode, I'm talking about how to recognize when you're overcommitted, why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable to taking on too much, and the two shifts that can help you start creating a life that feels full without constantly feeling drained by it. Because the goal isn't an empty calendar. It's a calendar filled with the things you actually want your life to be about. In this episode, we unpack:The 3 signs you're overcommitted Why a packed calendar isn't necessarily the problem The hidden cost of always being the one who says yes How to get ruthless about what actually matters Why a thrilling vision makes saying no so much easier Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstarthttps://2

Ask a question hereThis week on Mondays Down Under, Lee Salisbury—the Pool Shop Coach—and Nick tackle a question every pool business owner should ask: Are you actually running your business, or are you simply reacting to whichever fire is burning hottest today?Lee introduces her new Business Balance Check, a free assessment designed specifically to identify the areas of your business that need attention most. It examines ten critical areas—including branding, communication, team culture, safety, policies and procedures, and employee autonomy—before revealing whether you're currently operating as the Firefighter, the Glue, the Foreman, or the Owner.Lee and Nick also discuss:Why procedures sitting unread in a binder are nothing more than expensive pieces of paperThe importance of teaching employees the what, how, and whyHow small, one-percent improvements can transform a businessWhy great ideas collected at conferences rarely survive the trip homeHow a coach or mentor creates accountability and turns intention into actionUsing AI to streamline spreadsheets, emails, administration, and repetitive tasksWhy obviously AI-generated advertising can destroy customer trustThe danger of letting software replace genuine technical knowledge and judgmentWhy pool professionals must understand the story behind the water-test resultsCustomers who create a chemical catastrophe—and conveniently forget to mention what they addedThe importance of consistent branding and customer experiences across every touchpointThe episode also includes coverage from SPLASH 2026, featuring new chlorination and pool-control technology from Fluidra, along with commercial salt chlorination, ozone, UV, and advanced oxidation systems from Brauer.And, because no pool-industry episode would be complete without a customer turning a manageable problem into a full-blown aquatic crime scene, Nick shares what happened when someone accidentally dumped approximately eight kilograms of chlorine remover into a 70,000-liter indoor pool—and then attempted to fix it with liquid chlorine and stabilized chlorine.Take the Free Business Balance CheckFind out whether you're operating as the Firefighter, the Glue, the Foreman, or the Owner:The Pool Shop Coach's Business Balance CheckHave a question or topic suggestion for Mondays Down Under? Email talkingpools@gmail.com and mark it for Lee and Nick. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

The New Earth! ... a balance world... Are you nurturing yourself in all your elements? The Balance of Receiving and Giving? Can you Receive with all your elements? I am you Magdala

In this episode, Warren Ingram and Pieter de Villiers discuss the nuances of retirement planning, the role of retirement annuities, and how to make informed investment decisions in a changing regulatory landscape.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Retirement Planning and Common Questions00:27 Guest Introduction and Main Question on Retirement Annuities00:53 Analysis of Retirement Savings and Withdrawal Strategies01:19 The Cost and Fees of Retirement Annuities Today02:19 Investment Choices and Regulation 28 Changes04:01 Tax Benefits and Flexibility of Retirement Funds06:04 Comparing RA and Discretionary Investments Long-term Performance07:21 Tax Implications of Different Investment Vehicles08:39 Risks of Government Regulation and Prescribed Assets10:09 Post-apartheid Changes in Retirement Fund Regulations11:25 The Flexibility of Living Annuities and Asset Allocation13:10 Balancing Retirement and Discretionary Investments14:43 The Importance of Diversification and Multiple Investment Vehicles16:37 Practical Considerations for Dying and Inheritance17:25 The Benefits of Nomination and Fast Access to Funds18:20 Avoiding Strong Opinions and Embracing Evolving Products19:09 The Role of Content and Personal Filtering in Investment Decisions20:12 The Value of a Balanced, Multi-vehicle Investment Approach21:04 Closing Remarks and Audience EngagementLearn more about Prescient Investment Management here.Send us Fan MailHave a question for Warren? Don't forget to voice note your questions through our WhatsApp chat on (+27)79 807 8162 and you could be featured in one of our episodes. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Financial Freedom content: @HonestMoneyPod

In this episode, agronomist and principal consultant at Soilsmith Ag Bruce Davison talks about the pros and cons of adding compost in already balanced soils.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

In today's episode, I join Rebecca Whitman, magnetic abundance mentor, keynote speaker, and host of the globally ranked Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast, for a conversation about building success without sacrificing your values. We discuss why long-term relationships matter more than short-term wins, how to recognize toxic business partnerships, and why kindness remains a competitive advantage. I also share lessons on overcoming the fear of rejection, asking for help with confidence, practicing gratitude and forgiveness, and managing the ego when emotions take over. Along the way, I explain how simple daily habits can create lasting happiness, stronger relationships, and a more abundant life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wonder how political operatives coordinate high-stakes power plays without ever issuing a explicit command? Discover how sowing doubt has replaced winning arguments as the primary strategy in modern politics—and why recognizing this tactic is your best defense against narrative manipulation.By tracing conservative media frustration from the 1960s up to modern frameworks like Project 2025, this discussion exposes how political insiders instinctively execute their roles through unspoken cues and calculated legal maneuvers. Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele breaks down the hidden mechanics behind today's headlines to show how subtle strategies shape public perception.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

(00:00) — First Spark: How a hospital shadowing program in high school shifted Justin's view of medicine from negative to hopeful.(00:27) — Immigrant Family Expectations: The doctor-lawyer-accountant conversation that narrowed Justin's focus and why he's grateful for it.(04:34) — Choosing Seton Hall: Why staying close to home and picking a smaller school turned out to be the right call for staying focused.(10:22) — Collaboration Over Competition: How studying alongside classmates pursuing PT, PA, and med school kept Justin on track without the cutthroat dynamic.(16:20) — MCAT Rescheduling Spiral: The honest account of pushing back the MCAT four or five times and what finally made Justin ready to sit for it.(21:52) — Checking Boxes vs. Meaning: Why running around doing every premed activity left Justin with experiences he could barely remember by application time.(23:39) — Applying Late and What It Cost: Submitting two months after applications opened, what that felt like in real time, and how it still worked out.(32:50) — TikTok Origin Story: The mall conversation about Washington, DC that accidentally launched a multi-million-follower social media presence.(35:19) — Social Media vs. Medicine: The pressure to quit one or the other, and how Justin reframed content creation as a hobby rather than a competing identity.(38:52) — Dad's Long-Term Question: The family conversation that settled the debate between full-time content creation and medical school.(42:23) — Closing Advice: What Justin would tell any premed trying to balance a public platform with the demands of the path to medicine.Justin was a freshman in college when a friend's embarrassing geography gap turned into a TikTok video that got 100,000 views overnight. By the time he applied to medical school, he had millions of followers across platforms. He also submitted his application two months late, rescheduled his MCAT four or five times, and took a gap year he never planned on taking. In this conversation, Justin walks through the full arc of his premed path — from a hospital shadowing program in high school that flipped his negative view of medicine, to navigating an immigrant family's expectations, to figuring out that checking off every premed activity was producing experiences he could barely recall when it came time to write about them. He talks honestly about imposter syndrome in his first year of medical school, the time management shift that made studying feel less like punishment, and how he handled the very real pressure from people on both sides — doctors warning him that social media would hurt his career, and followers telling him to drop medicine entirely. His answer to both was the same: stay true to what you actually want.What You'll Learn:- Why rescheduling the MCAT repeatedly is not a strategy, and what finally made Justin commit to a test date- How a smaller undergraduate institution can sharpen focus rather than limit opportunity- Why submitting a medical school application late has real consequences, even when things ultimately work out- How to hold a social media presence and a premed identity at the same time without letting either one define you completely- Why a gap year you did not plan for can become one of the most valuable parts of the path to medical school

Episode 577: From Burnout to a Balanced Real Estate Business with Lesa Frye What happens when success in real estate comes at the expense of your time, energy, and the people you love? In Episode 577, we sit down with Lesa Frye, founder of Embrace Joyful Living Coaching, LLC, who helps experienced women in real estate who are exhausted and overwhelmed create sustainable, profitable businesses without sacrificing themselves or the people they love. Lesa brings a powerful perspective to the conversation: building a successful business doesn't have to mean constantly running on empty. In this episode, we explore the challenges experienced women in real estate can face when business demands begin to take over their lives, and the importance of creating a business that supports the life you actually want to live. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or real estate professional looking for a more sustainable approach to success, this conversation offers valuable insight into building a profitable business while creating greater balance. Connect with Lesa Frye: Website: https://lesafrye.com Podcast: The Balanced Businesswoman — https://lesafrye.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesafrye/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesafryecoaching/ Listen to Episode 577 and discover how success and a fulfilling life don't have to be mutually exclusive.

Episode 340: 8 Ways to a Better Self-Image Someone hands you their phone after the birthday party. "Look how cute this group photo is!" And what's the very first thing you do? You find yourself. And you wince — the arms, the tired eyes, the hair that didn't cooperate — and within two seconds you've quietly decided you'll be the one holding the camera next time. Mama, if you have a running commentary in your head that talks about you in a way you would never allow anyone to talk about your daughter or your best friend, this episode is for you. Here's the good news you'll hear right up front: your self-image is simply the collection of thoughts you think about yourself. And because thoughts can change, your self-image can change — not by becoming a different woman, but by learning to see the woman you already are more truthfully. Inside, I walk you through eight simple ways to do it, and you can start practicing any one of them today. In this episode you'll learn: The two words after which your brain goes hunting for evidence - and how to make them work for you instead of against you Where to root your identity so your worth stops rising and falling with the laundry, the scale, and how bedtime went The best-friend test that instantly exposes how harshly you've been speaking to yourself Why your brain replays your worst ten seconds at midnight - and how to start collecting better evidence The B-Minus reframe, the power of small kept promises, and how to update the old stories you never even wrote Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this topic resonated with you, these episodes may also help: #94 Best Friend or Bully Brain? — listen #208 How to Step Out of The Mom Comparison Trap — listen #214 How to Become Who God Designed You To Be — listen

There's something about back-to-school season that makes me want to reset everything: routines, schedules, priorities, family systems... all of it. But in this episode, I'm challenging the idea that a smoother fall comes from better organization. Instead, I'm sharing five powerful questions that can completely change how you approach this season. We're talking calmer mornings, less resistance with your kids, letting go of what doesn't matter, and making sure you don't disappear from your own schedule.In this episode, we unpack: Why September shouldn't be a “fresh start” The question to ask before getting organized Creating calmer mornings without controlling your kids What you need to intentionally let go of this fall How to keep yourself on the priority list Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

Five Minute Fridays is back, and this week Jake Lewellen pours Rabbit Hole Raceking — a Kentucky Straight Bourbon built around a five-grain, double chocolate malt recipe unlike anything else on the shelf. Jake breaks down what "chocolate malt" actually means (hint: it's about roast, not flavoring), then walks through the nose, palate, and finish to show how this bourbon balances roasty coffee character with fruit and sweetness in a way he didn't expect.Raceking comes in at 95 proof with a six-year age statement, never chill filtered, and built from 70% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted rye, 4% chocolate malted wheat, and 3% chocolate malted barley. On the nose it leans surprisingly sweet — peach, apricot, vanilla, honey — before the palate shifts into stout-like coffee and toffee notes that Jake compares to cold brew or a latte, finishing with chocolate, tobacco, and a lingering roastiness.If you're into bourbon tasting notes that go beyond the basics, this one's worth five minutes. Jake also breaks down where Raceking fits best — from a neat pour to darker cocktails like an espresso martini, a Boulevardier, or a Black Manhattan.Notable quotes:"It does kind of taste like cold brew coffee, honestly.""I do think that this bottle is versatile as well.""If you're a coffee fan, let us know what you think."Timestamps:00:00 – Five Minute Fridays returns with Rabbit Hole Raceking00:29 – Breaking down the five-grain chocolate malt recipe and 95 proof age statement00:59 – What chocolate malt actually means in bourbon01:46 – First impression on the nose: sweetness instead of roast02:27 – Palate shifts into coffee, toffee, and stout-like notes02:52 – Balanced sweetness and roasty character in the middle palate03:20 – Chocolate, tobacco, and coffee notes on the finish03:47 – Where this bourbon fits best: neat or in cocktails04:28 – Final verdict: approachable, but not an everyday pourSubscribe

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Why are data centers generating so much debate in communities across the country? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Dan Culhane to kick off a brand-new series exploring one of the most controversial topics in economic development: Why Does Everyone Hate Data Centers? Rather than taking sides, Dan encourages communities to ask better questions before making decisions. He explains why the conversation shouldn't simply be about saying "yes" or "no" to data centers, but about understanding their long-term impacts, evaluating tradeoffs, and ensuring projects create meaningful value for local residents. The discussion explores the economic opportunities data centers can bring, particularly for rural communities, through increased property tax revenue, infrastructure investment, and long-term community partnerships. Dan also addresses many of the concerns surrounding these projects—including electricity demand, water consumption, noise, environmental impacts, and sustainability—and explains how advances in technology and thoughtful planning are helping address many of these challenges. Throughout the conversation, Dan emphasizes the importance of transparency, responsible corporate citizenship, and constructive dialogue between developers, local officials, and community members. Communities that ask informed questions and negotiate from a position of knowledge are better equipped to secure projects that align with their long-term vision. Develop This! is launching a special series titled "Why Does Everyone Hate Data Centers?" featuring perspectives from across the conversation—including developers, community leaders, policymakers, utilities, and economic development professionals. If you'd like to be part of this important discussion as a guest on Develop This!, we'd love to connect with you. A key takeaway? The best community decisions don't come from fear or hype—they come from asking the right questions and focusing on long-term community value. Key Takeaways Communities should evaluate data center projects based on long-term community benefits. Data centers can provide significant tax revenue and investment, especially in rural areas. Modern data centers are becoming more efficient in their use of water and energy. Concerns around noise, infrastructure, and sustainability can often be addressed through thoughtful planning. Strong corporate citizenship and community engagement are essential for successful projects. Better questions lead to better decisions for communities and developers alike. Key Topics Covered Why data centers have become a controversial issue Evaluating community benefits and tradeoffs Economic impacts for rural communities Water, power, noise, and sustainability considerations Infrastructure planning and responsible development Building trust through corporate citizenship and transparency Sound Bites "Ask better questions, not just yes or no." "Data centers can be a huge opportunity for rural America." "Good corporate citizenship is part of community success."

Episode 339: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Succeed There's a dream you keep circling, mama. Maybe it's a little business. Maybe it's going back to school, writing something, or finally making the thing you do on the side feel official. You think about it in the car line. You think about it while you're folding laundry. And every time you get close to actually starting, a voice says you don't know where to begin, or now isn't the time, or it might not work. Then six months go by, and you're in the exact same spot. Still circling. If that's you, here's what I want you to hear: it's not your schedule, it's not your kids, and it's not that you don't have what it takes. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a recent coaching session with one of my private clients - a mom with a dream just like yours (I changed the details to protect her). On that call, I caught her brain doing the exact four sneaky things that keep all of us stuck. By the end, you'll be able to spot every one of them in your own head, and you'll know what to do about each, starting today. And I'm honest about how I've lived every bit of this myself. In this episode you'll learn: The four sneaky ways you get in your own way - and how to catch each one in the act Why "I don't know" is your brain's favorite hiding place (and the question that ends the loop) The B-Minus Tool for perfectionists - and why confidence comes AFTER action, never before How to tell real wisdom apart from a fear that's just dressed up as being "responsible" Why the real price of your dream is just a feeling - and how you've already proven you can pay it Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this topic resonated with you, these episodes may also help: #29 How To Not Be Stuck — listen #31 Peace Over Perfectionism — listen #298 The Excuses Keeping You Stuck (And How to Break Free) — listen

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I turned 44 recently, and instead of celebrating where I've been, I found myself questioning where I'm going. In this episode, I'm sharing a vulnerable reflection about how easy it is for working mums to lose sight of their biggest dreams while managing the endless demands of everyday life. We talk about why survival mode steals our ability to dream, how fear disguises itself as "being practical," and why your past doesn't get to decide your future. If you've been feeling stuck, this conversation is your invitation to start believing in what's possible again. In this episode, we unpack: Why survival mode makes it so hard to dream big. The difference between dreaming and casting a vision. How fear hides behind "being realistic." Why your past doesn't define your future. The mindset shift that helps you step into your next level. Work with me: Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

In this episode of Reimagine Childhood from the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer talks with pediatric occupational therapist and skidamarinkkids.com founder Kendra Worley about rising developmental concerns in young children, including sensory regulation challenges, speech delays, anxiety, ADHD, and autism-related symptoms. Kendra explains functional disconnect syndrome and God's design for brain development, describing the right brain as the foundational "brake pedal" and the left brain as the "gas pedal," and how modern life can over-stimulate left-brain activity through stress, screens, early academics, overstimulating environments, and reduced movement. She shares practical classroom strategies to support balanced development, including big-body play, stop-and-start games, breathing, encouraging an upward gaze, using the left side/left hand, visual tracking, and gratitude practices, and points listeners to her Tantrum Tamer app and resources at skidamarinkkids.com.   00:00 Welcome to Reimagine Childhood 01:37 Why Kids Are Struggling More 04:23 Gods Design for Brain Balance 13:48 Modern Triggers and Practical Fixes 22:04 Stressed Parents and Connection 22:56 Screens Replace Outdoor Regulation 25:38 Classroom Tools for Self Regulation 36:39 Gratitude Big Picture Wrap Up Here's a great article on that goes more in-depth about what you might see as far as behavior goes in children with delayed right-brain development or left-brain development! So fascinating! Find other amazing resources at https://skidamarinkkids.com/ Download the free Tantrum Tamer app to help you with tools for the classroom (or as a resource for parents). And follow Kendra(a pediatric occupational therapist) and her colleague, Ali (a speech/language pathologist) on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/skidamarinkkids/

How to Break Through Self-Doubt and Lead with Confidence with Marilyn Zayas Judge Marilyn Zayas made history as the first Latina elected to a state Court of Appeals anywhere in the Midwest—and her journey is a masterclass in resilience, courage, and purpose. Discover how mentorship, perseverance, and believing in yourself can help you overcome self-doubt, shatter invisible barriers, and create a legacy that changes lives. In this inspiring episode of The Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Show, Rebecca Whitman sits down with Judge Marilyn Zayas to explore her remarkable path from growing up in East Harlem to serving by special assignment on the Ohio Supreme Court. Together they discuss the power of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, balancing ambition with family values, and why true success is measured by the lives we impact—not just the titles we earn. In this episode, you'll learn: * How mentorship can transform your life—and why lifting others is the greatest form of leadership. * Practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs. * How to pursue ambitious goals while staying grounded in your values, family, and community. * Why becoming “the first” comes with responsibility—and how to turn pressure into purpose. * Judge Zayas' definition of success, abundance, and creating a legacy that lasts. If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who's ready to step into her purpose and lead with courage. Connect with Rebecca Whitman:

How to Break Through Self-Doubt and Lead with Confidence with Marilyn Zayas Judge Marilyn Zayas made history as the first Latina elected to a state Court of Appeals anywhere in the Midwest—and her journey is a masterclass in resilience, courage, and purpose. Discover how mentorship, perseverance, and believing in yourself can help you overcome self-doubt, shatter invisible barriers, and create a legacy that changes lives. In this inspiring episode of The Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Show, Rebecca Whitman sits down with Judge Marilyn Zayas to explore her remarkable path from growing up in East Harlem to serving by special assignment on the Ohio Supreme Court. Together they discuss the power of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, balancing ambition with family values, and why true success is measured by the lives we impact—not just the titles we earn. In this episode, you'll learn: * How mentorship can transform your life—and why lifting others is the greatest form of leadership. * Practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs. * How to pursue ambitious goals while staying grounded in your values, family, and community. * Why becoming “the first” comes with responsibility—and how to turn pressure into purpose. * Judge Zayas' definition of success, abundance, and creating a legacy that lasts. If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who's ready to step into her purpose and lead with courage. Connect with Rebecca Whitman:

In this episode of Life Rewired, Kristina pulls back the curtain on her Balanced Habits client masterclass. She shares the exact framework she uses personally and with her Built and Balanced community to stay consistent through weekends, travel, social events, and everything real life throws in between. She opens with her foundational 80/20 philosophy, eating whole goal foods eighty percent of the time and soul foods twenty percent, and explains why this approach builds a sustainable lifestyle over time rather than cycling through restriction and rebound. She also breaks down her three tracking options for eating out, from calories only on special occasions to full macro tracking on weeknights when you have more control, giving listeners a flexible toolkit they can actually use depending on the situation.Kristina gets deeply practical in the middle of the episode, walking through exactly how she navigated three consecutive weekends of travel while in a calorie deficit, including what she packed, how she front-loaded her week with workouts and protein, how she handled eating out, and how she managed alcohol without derailing her progress. She covers her full approach to alcohol, including how it is metabolized, how it affects muscle protein synthesis and fat loss, and what moderation actually looks like in practice, including her go-to drink orders, how to pre-log drunk eats, and the supplements and habits she uses to recover quickly.The episode closes with Kristina's protocol for getting back on track after a vacation or social weekend, including why she stays off the scale for the same number of days she was out of routine, how she resets with anti-inflammatory foods and water, and why hopping right back into your routine without guilt or punishment is always the move. JOIN THE FREE B&B COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuiltAndBalancedAPPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1srFPBIhQwnCw8uJ3qf-wjTDG-df62gM8hzfJkNwaJW4/preview BALANCED BLUEPRINT MEMBERSHIP:https://builtgroupcoaching.my.canva.site/balancedblueprintmembershipB&B NEWSLETTER/FREE FAT LOSS MASTERCLASS:⁠⁠⁠https://builtandbalanced.kit.com/dd0f3197cc⁠⁠⁠KRIS IG:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kristinaturnure/?hl=en⁠⁠THE BLUEPRINT FOUNDATIONS COURSE:https://stan.store/KrisTurnure/p/the-blueprint-courseLIFE REWIRED IG:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/LIFEREWIREDPODCAST/?utm_medium=copy_link⁠⁠NASH BARS:https://nashnutrition.co/PTULA: DISCOUNT CODE KRISTINAT https://www.ptula.com/TRANSPARENT LABS: CODE KRISTINA https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/kristinaturnure

Episode 338: Intuition vs. Intrusive Thoughts: How to Tell the Difference You're standing at the kitchen sink, hands in the water, and a thought drops in - about one of your kids, or a decision you've been carrying for months. And before you can even finish it, a second thought shows up saying the exact opposite. Now you're stuck. Because one of those thoughts might be God nudging you. And the other might be fear wearing a really convincing costume. And you honestly can't tell which is which. If you've ever laid in bed asking, "Is this the Holy Spirit, or is this just my worry talking?" - this episode is for you, mama. I'm sharing something I've never laid out on the podcast before: the exact test I use with my private clients when they're wrestling with a decision. I call it the Peace or Pressure Test - three simple questions you can run any thought through, today, right in the middle of your busy life. I'm also telling you three true stories from my own life, including the time I heard my intuition loud and clear, ignored it anyway, and paid for that choice for a year and a half. In this episode you'll learn: Why you can't tell intuition and fear apart by what they say - and the one thing to check instead The three-question Peace or Pressure Test you can run on any decision in two quiet minutes How fear disguises itself as "being responsible" - and even as "a great opportunity" The one go-within question that cuts through the noise when you're torn and just can't decide Why polling your husband, your sister, and the group chat leaves you more stuck, not less Gentle note for the notes: this episode covers the everyday intrusive thoughts we all get. I'm a certified life coach, not a doctor or therapist - if intrusive thoughts feel constant or frightening, please reach out to a medical professional. That's wisdom, not weakness. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this topic resonated with you, these episodes may also help: #25 Peaceful Decision Making — listen #88 Trusting Bigger — listen #34 Confusion Relief — listen

I'mback after a summerbreak with a recap of the fifa⚽️festivities in Atlanta,. The IU football mob boss is back atitat media days . I discuss Gods senseoofhumorwith me and i share great memories from family time spent on summerbreak .....chea !

The hardest part isn't doing the laundry, packing the lunches, or remembering the appointments. It's feeling like you're the only one carrying the responsibility. In this episode, I sit down with relationship therapist and coach Mika Ross to explore why so many women end up carrying the invisible mental load, how society quietly reinforces those patterns, and what it really takes to build a more equal partnership at home. If you've ever thought, "Why do I have to ask?" this conversation is for you.In this episode, we unpack:Why the mental load isn't a personal failure—it's a systemic issueHow to divide household responsibilities without creating more conflictThe hidden cost of overfunctioning and how to stop doing itPractical ways to build a more equal partnership at homeWhy communication, accountability, and letting go are the keys to lasting changeWork with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedBook a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-callDownload the Free Daily Kickstart:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstartConnect with Mika:Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikaross.therapist/Facebook: www.facebook.com/GetYourHappyBack/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mikaross.therapistYouTube: www.youtube.com/@MikaRoss.TherapistWebsite: www.mikaross.com

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robert Fitzpatrick. A Navy veteran, business consultant, fraternity brother (ΩΨΦ), and now the owner reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue legacy. The conversation dives deeply into Fitzpatrick’s upbringing, his father’s groundbreaking barbecue business in 1950s Texas, his educational and military journey, his corporate career, and his decision to launch Dewey’s Barbecue Market in Skokie, Illinois—honoring his father’s original recipes and values. The interview blends entrepreneurship, legacy, cultural history, and personal transformation, while highlighting the courage of Fitzpatrick’s father and the humility and faith-driven foundation of his family. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire entrepreneurship and legacy-building Fitzpatrick’s story showcases how family heritage and values can shape a business vision across generations. 2. Highlight resilience, faith, and leadership His upbringing in a household rooted in Christian humility, strong expectations, and boundary-breaking courage provides a blueprint for character-driven success. 3. Educate listeners on transitioning careers Fitzpatrick exemplifies pivoting from engineering and corporate consulting to pursuing passion-driven entrepreneurship. 4. Promote Dewey’s Barbecue Market The interview introduces the Chicago-area community—especially the Skokie region—to his upcoming restaurant built on a 70-year-old Texas barbecue tradition. Key Takeaways 1. A powerful family legacy rooted in courage Fitzpatrick’s father, Dewey, opened a barbecue restaurant in 1951—before desegregation—and insisted that Blacks and whites could eat together. He enforced respect and safety in his establishment, even confronting racist patrons. 2. Education was non-negotiable in the Fitzpatrick household Robert is the youngest of seven siblings, all college graduates; five hold master’s degrees. He himself holds an MBA and an MS in Management Information Systems. 3. A bridge between technology and business Fitzpatrick spent decades in consulting with major firms (EDS, Dell, Arthur Andersen, KPMG) focusing on business process improvement. His dual MS/MBA made him a translator between tech and finance. 4. Military discipline shaped his personal and professional life Served in the U.S. Navy from 1986–1990, plus reserve duty (including deployment to Iraq). Balanced military service with graduate studies and advancing his corporate career. 5. A calling to revive his father’s barbecue His wife recognized his talent early, telling him for years he should be barbecuing. A shortage of good Texas barbecue in Virginia pushed him to recreate his father’s recipes. 6. Skokie, Illinois: the ideal launchpad After moving to the Great Lakes Naval Base area for a federal role, Fitzpatrick began scouting locations. Skokie offered: active support from city leadership grants an ideal building community enthusiasm 7. Dewey’s Barbecue Market offerings Meats: brisket, sausage, hot links, smoked boudin (monthly special) Sides: potato salad (egg/mayo base), pineapple vinegar coleslaw, fried okra, smoked pinto beans Desserts: apple cobbler, blueberry cobbler, sweet potato pie, possibly fried pies Bread: sliced “light bread” for dipping—traditional Texas style Experience: dine-in with 60s–80s “feel-good” music 8. A commitment to doing things the right way Fitzpatrick refuses to launch unless he can deliver “the best product on the planet.” Focuses on simplicity, authenticity, and quality. Notable Quotes About his father and legacy “He said anybody who wants to eat here can eat here.”(His father defying segregation laws in the 1950s.) “I can call an undertaker or an ambulance. Which one do you prefer?”(Dewey enforcing respect from a belligerent white customer.) “That was my barbecue.”(On being raised around his father’s legendary pit.) About family and humility “We are firmly rooted in Christ. If you try to get too big, He has a way of humbling you.” “Seven kids, all with degrees… that’s normal to you. But we know that’s not normal.”(McDonald highlighting the family’s extraordinary achievement.) About his calling “If I didn’t think I was bringing the best product on the planet, I wouldn’t even do it.” “My wife tasted the barbecue and said, ‘This is what you need to be doing.’” About launching in Skokie “They really want me to be there… the economic development team didn’t treat it like just another restaurant.” Short 3–5 Sentence Summary (For Quick Use) In his interview with Rushion McDonald, Robert Fitzpatrick shares his journey from Navy veteran and Fortune 500 consultant to entrepreneur reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue. He describes growing up with a courageous father who defied segregation in 1951 by serving Black and white customers together, and a family culture steeped in education, discipline, and humility. Fitzpatrick’s passion for barbecue and encouragement from his wife led him to bring his father’s 70-year-old recipes to Skokie, Illinois through Dewey’s Barbecue Market. The interview emphasizes legacy, faith, courage, and the pursuit of purpose. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robert Fitzpatrick. A Navy veteran, business consultant, fraternity brother (ΩΨΦ), and now the owner reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue legacy. The conversation dives deeply into Fitzpatrick’s upbringing, his father’s groundbreaking barbecue business in 1950s Texas, his educational and military journey, his corporate career, and his decision to launch Dewey’s Barbecue Market in Skokie, Illinois—honoring his father’s original recipes and values. The interview blends entrepreneurship, legacy, cultural history, and personal transformation, while highlighting the courage of Fitzpatrick’s father and the humility and faith-driven foundation of his family. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire entrepreneurship and legacy-building Fitzpatrick’s story showcases how family heritage and values can shape a business vision across generations. 2. Highlight resilience, faith, and leadership His upbringing in a household rooted in Christian humility, strong expectations, and boundary-breaking courage provides a blueprint for character-driven success. 3. Educate listeners on transitioning careers Fitzpatrick exemplifies pivoting from engineering and corporate consulting to pursuing passion-driven entrepreneurship. 4. Promote Dewey’s Barbecue Market The interview introduces the Chicago-area community—especially the Skokie region—to his upcoming restaurant built on a 70-year-old Texas barbecue tradition. Key Takeaways 1. A powerful family legacy rooted in courage Fitzpatrick’s father, Dewey, opened a barbecue restaurant in 1951—before desegregation—and insisted that Blacks and whites could eat together. He enforced respect and safety in his establishment, even confronting racist patrons. 2. Education was non-negotiable in the Fitzpatrick household Robert is the youngest of seven siblings, all college graduates; five hold master’s degrees. He himself holds an MBA and an MS in Management Information Systems. 3. A bridge between technology and business Fitzpatrick spent decades in consulting with major firms (EDS, Dell, Arthur Andersen, KPMG) focusing on business process improvement. His dual MS/MBA made him a translator between tech and finance. 4. Military discipline shaped his personal and professional life Served in the U.S. Navy from 1986–1990, plus reserve duty (including deployment to Iraq). Balanced military service with graduate studies and advancing his corporate career. 5. A calling to revive his father’s barbecue His wife recognized his talent early, telling him for years he should be barbecuing. A shortage of good Texas barbecue in Virginia pushed him to recreate his father’s recipes. 6. Skokie, Illinois: the ideal launchpad After moving to the Great Lakes Naval Base area for a federal role, Fitzpatrick began scouting locations. Skokie offered: active support from city leadership grants an ideal building community enthusiasm 7. Dewey’s Barbecue Market offerings Meats: brisket, sausage, hot links, smoked boudin (monthly special) Sides: potato salad (egg/mayo base), pineapple vinegar coleslaw, fried okra, smoked pinto beans Desserts: apple cobbler, blueberry cobbler, sweet potato pie, possibly fried pies Bread: sliced “light bread” for dipping—traditional Texas style Experience: dine-in with 60s–80s “feel-good” music 8. A commitment to doing things the right way Fitzpatrick refuses to launch unless he can deliver “the best product on the planet.” Focuses on simplicity, authenticity, and quality. Notable Quotes About his father and legacy “He said anybody who wants to eat here can eat here.”(His father defying segregation laws in the 1950s.) “I can call an undertaker or an ambulance. Which one do you prefer?”(Dewey enforcing respect from a belligerent white customer.) “That was my barbecue.”(On being raised around his father’s legendary pit.) About family and humility “We are firmly rooted in Christ. If you try to get too big, He has a way of humbling you.” “Seven kids, all with degrees… that’s normal to you. But we know that’s not normal.”(McDonald highlighting the family’s extraordinary achievement.) About his calling “If I didn’t think I was bringing the best product on the planet, I wouldn’t even do it.” “My wife tasted the barbecue and said, ‘This is what you need to be doing.’” About launching in Skokie “They really want me to be there… the economic development team didn’t treat it like just another restaurant.” Short 3–5 Sentence Summary (For Quick Use) In his interview with Rushion McDonald, Robert Fitzpatrick shares his journey from Navy veteran and Fortune 500 consultant to entrepreneur reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue. He describes growing up with a courageous father who defied segregation in 1951 by serving Black and white customers together, and a family culture steeped in education, discipline, and humility. Fitzpatrick’s passion for barbecue and encouragement from his wife led him to bring his father’s 70-year-old recipes to Skokie, Illinois through Dewey’s Barbecue Market. The interview emphasizes legacy, faith, courage, and the pursuit of purpose. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMISupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robert Fitzpatrick. A Navy veteran, business consultant, fraternity brother (ΩΨΦ), and now the owner reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue legacy. The conversation dives deeply into Fitzpatrick’s upbringing, his father’s groundbreaking barbecue business in 1950s Texas, his educational and military journey, his corporate career, and his decision to launch Dewey’s Barbecue Market in Skokie, Illinois—honoring his father’s original recipes and values. The interview blends entrepreneurship, legacy, cultural history, and personal transformation, while highlighting the courage of Fitzpatrick’s father and the humility and faith-driven foundation of his family. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire entrepreneurship and legacy-building Fitzpatrick’s story showcases how family heritage and values can shape a business vision across generations. 2. Highlight resilience, faith, and leadership His upbringing in a household rooted in Christian humility, strong expectations, and boundary-breaking courage provides a blueprint for character-driven success. 3. Educate listeners on transitioning careers Fitzpatrick exemplifies pivoting from engineering and corporate consulting to pursuing passion-driven entrepreneurship. 4. Promote Dewey’s Barbecue Market The interview introduces the Chicago-area community—especially the Skokie region—to his upcoming restaurant built on a 70-year-old Texas barbecue tradition. Key Takeaways 1. A powerful family legacy rooted in courage Fitzpatrick’s father, Dewey, opened a barbecue restaurant in 1951—before desegregation—and insisted that Blacks and whites could eat together. He enforced respect and safety in his establishment, even confronting racist patrons. 2. Education was non-negotiable in the Fitzpatrick household Robert is the youngest of seven siblings, all college graduates; five hold master’s degrees. He himself holds an MBA and an MS in Management Information Systems. 3. A bridge between technology and business Fitzpatrick spent decades in consulting with major firms (EDS, Dell, Arthur Andersen, KPMG) focusing on business process improvement. His dual MS/MBA made him a translator between tech and finance. 4. Military discipline shaped his personal and professional life Served in the U.S. Navy from 1986–1990, plus reserve duty (including deployment to Iraq). Balanced military service with graduate studies and advancing his corporate career. 5. A calling to revive his father’s barbecue His wife recognized his talent early, telling him for years he should be barbecuing. A shortage of good Texas barbecue in Virginia pushed him to recreate his father’s recipes. 6. Skokie, Illinois: the ideal launchpad After moving to the Great Lakes Naval Base area for a federal role, Fitzpatrick began scouting locations. Skokie offered: active support from city leadership grants an ideal building community enthusiasm 7. Dewey’s Barbecue Market offerings Meats: brisket, sausage, hot links, smoked boudin (monthly special) Sides: potato salad (egg/mayo base), pineapple vinegar coleslaw, fried okra, smoked pinto beans Desserts: apple cobbler, blueberry cobbler, sweet potato pie, possibly fried pies Bread: sliced “light bread” for dipping—traditional Texas style Experience: dine-in with 60s–80s “feel-good” music 8. A commitment to doing things the right way Fitzpatrick refuses to launch unless he can deliver “the best product on the planet.” Focuses on simplicity, authenticity, and quality. Notable Quotes About his father and legacy “He said anybody who wants to eat here can eat here.”(His father defying segregation laws in the 1950s.) “I can call an undertaker or an ambulance. Which one do you prefer?”(Dewey enforcing respect from a belligerent white customer.) “That was my barbecue.”(On being raised around his father’s legendary pit.) About family and humility “We are firmly rooted in Christ. If you try to get too big, He has a way of humbling you.” “Seven kids, all with degrees… that’s normal to you. But we know that’s not normal.”(McDonald highlighting the family’s extraordinary achievement.) About his calling “If I didn’t think I was bringing the best product on the planet, I wouldn’t even do it.” “My wife tasted the barbecue and said, ‘This is what you need to be doing.’” About launching in Skokie “They really want me to be there… the economic development team didn’t treat it like just another restaurant.” Short 3–5 Sentence Summary (For Quick Use) In his interview with Rushion McDonald, Robert Fitzpatrick shares his journey from Navy veteran and Fortune 500 consultant to entrepreneur reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue. He describes growing up with a courageous father who defied segregation in 1951 by serving Black and white customers together, and a family culture steeped in education, discipline, and humility. Fitzpatrick’s passion for barbecue and encouragement from his wife led him to bring his father’s 70-year-old recipes to Skokie, Illinois through Dewey’s Barbecue Market. The interview emphasizes legacy, faith, courage, and the pursuit of purpose. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can women improve fat burning and metabolic health without keto, extreme fasting, or restrictive dieting?In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine welcomes health and lifestyle coach, podcaster, author, and business consultant Jenn Trepeck for a practical conversation about women's metabolism, blood sugar, fasting, functional nutrition, and sustainable wellness.Jenn shares how her own weight-management journey inspired her transition from business into health coaching. After learning the nutrition information many of us were never taught, she was able to change her relationship with food and move beyond chronic dieting.Together, Dana and Jenn explore why fat loss is not simply about eating less and exercising more. Blood sugar, insulin, muscle mass, stress, sleep, hydration, minerals, meal timing, and mindset all influence how the body uses and stores energy.Jenn explains why restrictive diets such as keto may not be sustainable or supportive for every woman. Instead, she encourages women to build a strong health foundation, listen to their body's signals, and create habits that allow flexibility, nourishment, and joy.How women can burn fat without ketoHow blood sugar and insulin affect fat storageWhy chronic under-eating may slow progressThe relationship between stress and metabolismWhy muscle supports metabolic health and longevityFasting considerations for womenThe importance of hydration and mineralsBiohacking versus Jenn's concept of “biostacking”How to build realistic and flexible wellness habitsWhy accountability and small wins matterHow to rebuild trust with your bodyBlood sugar balance is essential for metabolic health. Balanced meals containing protein, fiber, healthy fats, and quality carbohydrates can support steadier energy while reducing cravings and blood sugar crashes.Eating less is not always better. When the body senses ongoing restriction or stress, it may conserve energy rather than release stored fuel.Fasting is not one-size-fits-all. A woman's stress levels, sleep, activity, hormones, menstrual cycle, and overall nutrition should be considered before extending fasting windows.Jenn also introduces biostacking, the practice of layering foundational habits that work together. Hydration, balanced meals, movement, sleep, stress support, and mindset may create better long-term results than relying on one complicated wellness hack.Most importantly, lasting health does not require perfection. Flexibility and consistency are what make healthy habits sustainable.00:00 – Jenn's wellness journey02:20 – Listening to the body instead of diets05:30 – Burning fat without keto07:01 – Blood sugar, insulin, and fat storage10:54 – Under-eating, stress, and metabolism15:04 – Rebuilding trust with your body17:03 – Muscle, fat, and fuel storage19:05 – Fasting for women20:54 – Biohacking and biostacking23:48 – Building a health foundation27:05 – Hydration and minerals31:58 – Creating a flexible wellness plan34:04 – Celebrating progress35:59 – Closing thoughts and guest linksShe is the host of Salad With a Side of Fries and the author of Uncomplicating Wellness, a practical, science-informed guide designed to help people cut through wellness confusion and trust their bodies again.Website: https://saladwithasideoffries.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salad-with-a-side-of-fries/id1476796444Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentrepickBook: Uncomplicating WellnessFor support with hormones, metabolism, breast health, digestion, and whole-body wellness, visit DanaIrvine.com and book a Health Clarity Call.Subscribe to the Wise Divine Women Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who is ready to stop fighting her body and start understanding it.

How to go from Invisible to Influential with Michelle Hummel.

How to go from Invisible to Influential with Michelle Hummel.

Episode 337 of The Peaceful Mind Podcast — Resources to Help You Have a Peaceful Motherhood After six years and hundreds of podcast episodes, Danielle has built a library of tools, books, guides, programs, and resources — all created with one purpose: to help you feel less overwhelmed and more at peace in your motherhood. And the honest truth is, some of you don't know they exist. In this episode, Danielle takes you on a personal walkthrough of some very useful resources currently available through Danielle Thienel Coaching — from free downloadable guides to books, self-guided programs, practical tools, and one-on-one and group coaching. Whatever season you're in and whatever your budget, there is something on this list that could meet you exactly where you are right now. If you've been searching for more support and weren't quite sure where to turn, this episode is your roadmap. Everything Danielle shares today lives in one easy-to-find place: daniellethienel.com/resources. In this episode you'll learn: • Where to start if you're brand new to Danielle's work — and the one resource she would hand to every overwhelmed mom first • The three free downloadable guides available right now and how to find the one that matches your specific struggle • A full overview of Danielle's books, self-guided programs, and practical tools — and what each one is designed to help you with • How to find out if personal coaching with Danielle is the right next step for you Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robert Fitzpatrick. A Navy veteran, business consultant, fraternity brother (ΩΨΦ), and now the owner reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue legacy. The conversation dives deeply into Fitzpatrick’s upbringing, his father’s groundbreaking barbecue business in 1950s Texas, his educational and military journey, his corporate career, and his decision to launch Dewey’s Barbecue Market in Skokie, Illinois—honoring his father’s original recipes and values. The interview blends entrepreneurship, legacy, cultural history, and personal transformation, while highlighting the courage of Fitzpatrick’s father and the humility and faith-driven foundation of his family. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire entrepreneurship and legacy-building Fitzpatrick’s story showcases how family heritage and values can shape a business vision across generations. 2. Highlight resilience, faith, and leadership His upbringing in a household rooted in Christian humility, strong expectations, and boundary-breaking courage provides a blueprint for character-driven success. 3. Educate listeners on transitioning careers Fitzpatrick exemplifies pivoting from engineering and corporate consulting to pursuing passion-driven entrepreneurship. 4. Promote Dewey’s Barbecue Market The interview introduces the Chicago-area community—especially the Skokie region—to his upcoming restaurant built on a 70-year-old Texas barbecue tradition. Key Takeaways 1. A powerful family legacy rooted in courage Fitzpatrick’s father, Dewey, opened a barbecue restaurant in 1951—before desegregation—and insisted that Blacks and whites could eat together. He enforced respect and safety in his establishment, even confronting racist patrons. 2. Education was non-negotiable in the Fitzpatrick household Robert is the youngest of seven siblings, all college graduates; five hold master’s degrees. He himself holds an MBA and an MS in Management Information Systems. 3. A bridge between technology and business Fitzpatrick spent decades in consulting with major firms (EDS, Dell, Arthur Andersen, KPMG) focusing on business process improvement. His dual MS/MBA made him a translator between tech and finance. 4. Military discipline shaped his personal and professional life Served in the U.S. Navy from 1986–1990, plus reserve duty (including deployment to Iraq). Balanced military service with graduate studies and advancing his corporate career. 5. A calling to revive his father’s barbecue His wife recognized his talent early, telling him for years he should be barbecuing. A shortage of good Texas barbecue in Virginia pushed him to recreate his father’s recipes. 6. Skokie, Illinois: the ideal launchpad After moving to the Great Lakes Naval Base area for a federal role, Fitzpatrick began scouting locations. Skokie offered: active support from city leadership grants an ideal building community enthusiasm 7. Dewey’s Barbecue Market offerings Meats: brisket, sausage, hot links, smoked boudin (monthly special) Sides: potato salad (egg/mayo base), pineapple vinegar coleslaw, fried okra, smoked pinto beans Desserts: apple cobbler, blueberry cobbler, sweet potato pie, possibly fried pies Bread: sliced “light bread” for dipping—traditional Texas style Experience: dine-in with 60s–80s “feel-good” music 8. A commitment to doing things the right way Fitzpatrick refuses to launch unless he can deliver “the best product on the planet.” Focuses on simplicity, authenticity, and quality. Notable Quotes About his father and legacy “He said anybody who wants to eat here can eat here.”(His father defying segregation laws in the 1950s.) “I can call an undertaker or an ambulance. Which one do you prefer?”(Dewey enforcing respect from a belligerent white customer.) “That was my barbecue.”(On being raised around his father’s legendary pit.) About family and humility “We are firmly rooted in Christ. If you try to get too big, He has a way of humbling you.” “Seven kids, all with degrees… that’s normal to you. But we know that’s not normal.”(McDonald highlighting the family’s extraordinary achievement.) About his calling “If I didn’t think I was bringing the best product on the planet, I wouldn’t even do it.” “My wife tasted the barbecue and said, ‘This is what you need to be doing.’” About launching in Skokie “They really want me to be there… the economic development team didn’t treat it like just another restaurant.” Short 3–5 Sentence Summary (For Quick Use) In his interview with Rushion McDonald, Robert Fitzpatrick shares his journey from Navy veteran and Fortune 500 consultant to entrepreneur reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue. He describes growing up with a courageous father who defied segregation in 1951 by serving Black and white customers together, and a family culture steeped in education, discipline, and humility. Fitzpatrick’s passion for barbecue and encouragement from his wife led him to bring his father’s 70-year-old recipes to Skokie, Illinois through Dewey’s Barbecue Market. The interview emphasizes legacy, faith, courage, and the pursuit of purpose. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the guilt you feel as a working mum isn't actually yours to carry? Rebecca and parenting expert Dr. Laura Froyen explore the stories we've been told about motherhood, career, and what it means to be a "good mum". Together they unpack the research, challenge common beliefs, and share practical ways to parent with more confidence and far less guilt.In this episode, we unpack:The difference between true guilt and the guilt you've inherited from society.What research actually says about working mums and child development.Why presence matters more than the number of hours you spend with your kids.How modelling self-care helps your children far more than self-sacrifice.Simple ways to build stronger connection while balancing career and family.Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedBook a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-callDownload the Free Daily Kickstart:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstartConnect with Laura:Website: laurafroyen.comPodcast: www.laurafroyen.com/podcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/laurafroyenphd

What if happiness wasn't just a personal goal—but a competitive business advantage? In this episode, Heather Bagby shares the powerful Head, Heart, and Hands framework from her new book, Beautiful and Balanced, revealing how emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and consistent action can help salon leaders build stronger teams, develop grit, and create lasting success. If you're looking for the leadership book every salon owner should read, this conversation will challenge the way you think about growth, fulfillment, and building a business that thrives from the inside out.   WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ZNPyqreCBoo    GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book    POWERED BY:  JOIN mya! joinmya.com   FOLLOW HEATHER BAGBY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherbagby/  GET HER BOOK: https://a.co/d/0j9FWJ91   LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/    FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/ Get my favorite bio-hacking products: CLICK HERE   SPONSORS GlossGenius | Manage your business with ease. Use code BEYOND to save 50% on your first 2 months of Gold and Platinum plans: glossgenius.com/beyondthetechnique Join the PBA: https://www.probeauty.org/

Hustle is loud, but clarity is what lasts.We sit down with Willem Venter, founder of ZEDMEN - Men premium custom menswear with boutiques in Cape Town and Johannesburg, to unpack how Willem sustained a demanding entrepreneurial life for 20 years WITHOUT letting his health, relationships, or mindset collapse under the weight of growth.Willem Venter has spent 2 decades in business and never stopped training — not because he has to, but because he's built a system where health, family, and business all get equal weight.In this episode, the founder of ZEDMEN shares the exact framework he's used since discovering Stephen Covey's The 8th Habit over 15 years ago — and why he still lives by it today.What stood out most: Willem doesn't talk about "hustle." He talks about scripting your life on purpose — training, sleep, nutrition, and family all scheduled with the same seriousness as a client meeting, because "how you do something is how you do everything."In this episode:How Willem splits his week between two cities and adapts his training schedule to protect family time in eachThe "4 intelligences" framework from Covey's The 8th Habit (SQ, IQ, EQ, PQ) and how Willem uses it to keep business and personal life in balanceWillem's non-negotiable: 7+ hours of sleep, even when travelling — including how he schedules flights around itWhy he treats his gym memberships as a wellness and happiness investmentThe "sharpen the saw" principle for avoiding burnout when business gets stressfulThe Tony Robbins racing-driver story he uses to explain focus under pressure: "don't look at the wall, look at the track forward"How a clear, specific vision (down to a picture on your phone) accelerates goals Willem's reading list for entrepreneursBIO Willem Venter is the founder and owner of ZEDMEN, a premium custom and tailored menswear house with boutiques in Johannesburg (Rosebank) and Cape Town (Century City). Since 2005, ZEDMEN has built a reputation — and a 5-star Google rating in Johannesburg and in Cape Town — on what Willem calls "Personality Dressing": engineering a client's wardrobe and personal brand around who they actually are, not what's trending. Twenty years in, Willem applies the same discipline to his own life that ZEDMEN applies to its clients — treating health, family, and personal development as non-negotiables, not afterthoughts.

What if wisdom is something you train, not just hope for? REEL THINKING explores how the mind is formed and transformed, showing how intentional thought patterns shape our reactions and responses. Grounded in neural plasticity, this series reveals how our brains can change as we learn to govern what we repeatedly think about. Discover how science and Scripture align to help us manage our thoughts, shape our emotions, and grow in everyday wisdom. If you've ever felt stuck in unhelpful thought patterns or overwhelmed by emotional reactions, this series offers practical insight for lasting change.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robert Fitzpatrick. A Navy veteran, business consultant, fraternity brother (ΩΨΦ), and now the owner reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue legacy. The conversation dives deeply into Fitzpatrick’s upbringing, his father’s groundbreaking barbecue business in 1950s Texas, his educational and military journey, his corporate career, and his decision to launch Dewey’s Barbecue Market in Skokie, Illinois—honoring his father’s original recipes and values. The interview blends entrepreneurship, legacy, cultural history, and personal transformation, while highlighting the courage of Fitzpatrick’s father and the humility and faith-driven foundation of his family. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire entrepreneurship and legacy-building Fitzpatrick’s story showcases how family heritage and values can shape a business vision across generations. 2. Highlight resilience, faith, and leadership His upbringing in a household rooted in Christian humility, strong expectations, and boundary-breaking courage provides a blueprint for character-driven success. 3. Educate listeners on transitioning careers Fitzpatrick exemplifies pivoting from engineering and corporate consulting to pursuing passion-driven entrepreneurship. 4. Promote Dewey’s Barbecue Market The interview introduces the Chicago-area community—especially the Skokie region—to his upcoming restaurant built on a 70-year-old Texas barbecue tradition. Key Takeaways 1. A powerful family legacy rooted in courage Fitzpatrick’s father, Dewey, opened a barbecue restaurant in 1951—before desegregation—and insisted that Blacks and whites could eat together. He enforced respect and safety in his establishment, even confronting racist patrons. 2. Education was non-negotiable in the Fitzpatrick household Robert is the youngest of seven siblings, all college graduates; five hold master’s degrees. He himself holds an MBA and an MS in Management Information Systems. 3. A bridge between technology and business Fitzpatrick spent decades in consulting with major firms (EDS, Dell, Arthur Andersen, KPMG) focusing on business process improvement. His dual MS/MBA made him a translator between tech and finance. 4. Military discipline shaped his personal and professional life Served in the U.S. Navy from 1986–1990, plus reserve duty (including deployment to Iraq). Balanced military service with graduate studies and advancing his corporate career. 5. A calling to revive his father’s barbecue His wife recognized his talent early, telling him for years he should be barbecuing. A shortage of good Texas barbecue in Virginia pushed him to recreate his father’s recipes. 6. Skokie, Illinois: the ideal launchpad After moving to the Great Lakes Naval Base area for a federal role, Fitzpatrick began scouting locations. Skokie offered: active support from city leadership grants an ideal building community enthusiasm 7. Dewey’s Barbecue Market offerings Meats: brisket, sausage, hot links, smoked boudin (monthly special) Sides: potato salad (egg/mayo base), pineapple vinegar coleslaw, fried okra, smoked pinto beans Desserts: apple cobbler, blueberry cobbler, sweet potato pie, possibly fried pies Bread: sliced “light bread” for dipping—traditional Texas style Experience: dine-in with 60s–80s “feel-good” music 8. A commitment to doing things the right way Fitzpatrick refuses to launch unless he can deliver “the best product on the planet.” Focuses on simplicity, authenticity, and quality. Notable Quotes About his father and legacy “He said anybody who wants to eat here can eat here.”(His father defying segregation laws in the 1950s.) “I can call an undertaker or an ambulance. Which one do you prefer?”(Dewey enforcing respect from a belligerent white customer.) “That was my barbecue.”(On being raised around his father’s legendary pit.) About family and humility “We are firmly rooted in Christ. If you try to get too big, He has a way of humbling you.” “Seven kids, all with degrees… that’s normal to you. But we know that’s not normal.”(McDonald highlighting the family’s extraordinary achievement.) About his calling “If I didn’t think I was bringing the best product on the planet, I wouldn’t even do it.” “My wife tasted the barbecue and said, ‘This is what you need to be doing.’” About launching in Skokie “They really want me to be there… the economic development team didn’t treat it like just another restaurant.” Short 3–5 Sentence Summary (For Quick Use) In his interview with Rushion McDonald, Robert Fitzpatrick shares his journey from Navy veteran and Fortune 500 consultant to entrepreneur reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue. He describes growing up with a courageous father who defied segregation in 1951 by serving Black and white customers together, and a family culture steeped in education, discipline, and humility. Fitzpatrick’s passion for barbecue and encouragement from his wife led him to bring his father’s 70-year-old recipes to Skokie, Illinois through Dewey’s Barbecue Market. The interview emphasizes legacy, faith, courage, and the pursuit of purpose. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most entrepreneurs don't struggle because they aren't working hard enough—they struggle because they feel like they're constantly falling short.In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Aaron O'Brien, owner of Pro Strike Pest Solutions, to talk about the reality of building a pest control business while raising a family. They dive into work-life balance, entrepreneurial guilt, communication with your spouse, staying present with your kids, and why gratitude may be your greatest competitive advantage.If you've ever felt like you're failing at business, family, or both, this conversation is for you.In this episode:Why "work-life balance" is the wrong goalThe power of focused imbalanceHow Aaron structures his days around familyEntrepreneur guilt and overcoming the feeling of never doing enoughThe Gap vs. The Gain mindsetPractical habits for staying grateful while building your business

On episode 756 of 40+ Fitness, Coach Allan sits down with Eric Bach, entrepreneur, coach, and author with over 16 years of experience helping thousands of former athletes and executives get lean, strong, and look great naked, without sacrificing all their time to the gym. Think your metabolism is "broken" after 40? Think again! Eric breaks down why age isn't to blame for stalled progress, dispels common calorie myths, and reveals why relentlessly executing the basics will always beat chasing shiny new trends. We'll dive deep into the realities of metabolic adaptation, the pitfalls of over-restrictive diets, and why how you train matters just as much as what you train; especially when it comes to joint health, tempo, and avoiding injuries as you age. Time Stamps: 04:22 Understanding metabolism changes 08:48 Effects of aggressive dieting 12:59 Challenges with calorie counting 14:44 Challenges of Fitness Trackers 19:17 Warm-ups for all clients 20:22 Sticking to workout fundamentals 26:03 Training with proper tempo 27:27 Importance of Controlled Exercise Tempo 31:38 Benefits of online vs in-person coaching 36:35 Starting online coaching business 38:48 Balanced fitness and nutrition tips https://www.instagram.com/bachperformance/ https://substack.com/@bachperformance  

In this episode, I sit down with time management coach Anna Dearman Kornick for a fascinating conversation about why traditional productivity advice doesn't work for everyone. We explore how your personality influences the way you plan, make decisions, and manage your time, and why feeling overwhelmed has far less to do with your calendar than you might think. If you've ever felt like you're failing at time management, this episode will completely reframe the way you think about productivity, overwhelm, and creating a life that actually works for you. In this episode, we unpack: Why overwhelm is often the real problem. How your personality shapes the way you manage time. Practical tools to create mental capacity before tackling your to-do list. Why one-size-fits-all productivity systems often fail. Simple ways to build a schedule that works with your brain instead of against it. Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Connect with Anna: Podcast: https://annadkornick.com/podcast/ Blueprint to Balance – Anna's free video series: https://annadkornick.com/blueprint-to-balance Anna's Book: https://annadkornick.com/book Instagram: www.instagram.com/annadkornick/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annadearmonkornick/ 287

Check out Marek Health at https://marekhealth.com/syatt and get 10% OFF your first order using code: SYATTIn this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast, I shoot the breeze and answer questions from listeners with my podcast producer, Tony, and we discuss:- Building real-world "awkward strength"- Training with a "Type-A" personality- Creating a balanced workout program- How to use "goal-stacking" to accomplish more- What I really think about 75 Hard- Walking away from powerlifting- Tracking calories so you don't have to anymore- Training to lift your dog- Getting back to jiu jitsu- A crazy sock story- And more...Do you have any questions you want us to discuss on the podcast? Give Tony a follow and shoot him a DM on Instagram - @tone_reverie - https://www.instagram.com/tone_reverie/ I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far).Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet... we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/