Podcasts about Beautiful Mess

Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend!A 13-year-old says, “I want to go to Uganda,” and a whole future cracks open. That's where our conversation with Dr. Janelle Aby goes, and it's why it sticks. Janelle is a physician, a clinical professor of pediatrics at Stanford University, and the medical director of the newborn nursery at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, but her most surprising work might be the stories she's been brave enough to write down. We talk about her book-in-progress (working title: A Beautiful Mess) and why storytelling can cut through the endless noise and get us back to what matters.We dig into how she writes without formal writing training, how reading shapes voice, and why the best stories often start as moments you can't forget but can't fully explain. One memory about her son Jack and a homeless man becomes a lesson in generosity with no guarantees. If you've ever wondered how to journal, write a memoir, or simply make sense of your life, her process is a practical map: capture the scene, then stay curious until the meaning shows itself.Then the conversation turns to Uganda, global health, and faith in action. A connection with Damali and her orphanage grows into a community effort and, eventually, a newborn hospital project in a region with limited medical options. Janelle describes it like “surfing on a wave,” where you still take steps, but you're not the one supplying the power. We also talk about obedience close to home, the courage to loosen control, and a relationship with a friend named Donna that proves community can be both hard and holy.If this story nudges you to take one next step, don't ignore it. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter for new episodes, giveaways and more: https://stephanienelson.com/newsletter/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram  @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMomOrder Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential 

Gin chats about being back in New Zealand (even if she doesn’t love calling it “permanent”), parenting two kids after years on the road, and her knew Kingsland delicatessen with extremely intimidating sandwich names! She gets real about breakups, dating disasters and major life changes, and how all that chaos turned into her new album Beautiful Mess, written between LA and Joshua Tree. Plus Jono absolutely kills Gin's vibe during the reverse singing challenge...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kiwi music icon is firmly rooted back on our shores, with new music on the way. Gin Wigmore returned to New Zealand's shores in late 2024 after years spent living in Los Angeles, California. Last time she spoke with Mike Hosking she was in Palm Springs, moving to LA when she was pregnant with her second child and running a hotel out of Santa Monica. But after a while, she realised she wasn't content with her life and her marriage, separating from her husband, moving back to New Zealand, and opening a deli in Auckland's Kingsland. “I felt like I needed, I missed New Zealand, I missed my roots,” Wigmore said. “I missed having my kids grow up in this environment ... there's something about the freedom of that sort of childhood that was getting less, it was getting harder to do in Los Angeles.” Although she's currently in the midst of her divorce, Wigmore says she still has a good relationship with her ex. “We were just kids when we met and we couldn't, couldn't evolve together,” she told Hosking. “And we're two lead singers – I mean it was sort of destined to f***ing fail in some fiery emotional explosion, and so, y'know, we kind of, we called it.” It's been eight years since Wigmore released an album, but even amid all her other ventures, music is still deeply important to her. “Music's amazing in that it always catches me in my worst moments,” she explained. “Sometimes I've likened it to a really toxic boyfriend —kind of like this player that I'm seeing— and then sometimes it's just this really steady go-to that always catches me in my worst, hardest moments.” And that second sentiment is what her upcoming album, ‘Beautiful Mess', channels – filled with all the highlights and lowlights of Wigmore's life. “Together it's like a whole complete world of what my life... a snapshot of my world for the last five years or so.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loved this conversation with Kelly!! Although a few months have passed since we recoreded (I hold myself completley accountable for the gap!)...this topic is live and kicking throughout generations of work places and the people within them...Kelly is in demand! Kelly Swingler   has an amazing story to share and I was so excited to have her share it on "Beautiful Mess"... As Kelly herself says, "I'm daring to imagine a world of work where Burnout is no longer a badge of honour. Where leaders actually lead - without sacrificing themselves.  Where coaches are Burnout Aware and Trauma Informed. And where success is measured by impact, not exhaustion. My work in the field of Burnout and Burnoutology isn't a trend. This is the future". Linkedin

We all get triggered, it's part of being a human with an imperfect past. That's not the problem. The problem can be figuring out what to do when these moments of being triggered start harming our relationships and breaking down our own self-worth. Learning how to respond to our triggers in healthy ways and address the underlying reasons for the triggers is the work we're discussing here today. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #118 100% Responsibility  on Apple  on Spotify #126 Abdicating Our Emotional Responsibility on Apple on Spotify #130 Exploring Our Darkness on Apple on Spotify #136 How Coaching Helps on Apple on Spotify #139 Being a Martyr on Apple on Spotify #140 Still Being a Martyr on Apple on Spotify #152 Victim or Hero? on Apple on Spotify #188 A Safe Space For Awareness on Apple on Spotify #211 Why We Do This Work on Apple on Spotify #235 The Beautiful Mess on Apple on Spotify #242 Circling Back Around on Apple on Spotify #272 Stay In Your Lane on Apple on Spotify #327 Learning to Love Your Human Self on Apple on Spotify #346 How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding on Apple on Spotify Here are the triggering questions I used in the podcast: ·       What situations tend to bring out intense emotional responses from me? ·       Do these situations include specific themes, memories, or experiences? ·       What emotions do I feel most often when I feel triggered? ·       Has there been a pattern for what has upset me most throughout the course of my relationships? ·       What happens when I get triggered? ·       What do you notice? ·       What might the people around me notice? ·       What helps me feel more grounded after a trigger has occurred? ·       What happens when I see my loved one experiencing a trigger? ·       What helps us feel connected again after the trigger has occurred? Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in one-on-one coaching and a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

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Most leaders want to believe they're building something durable: a company that matters, a culture that sticks, a system people can rely on. But what if most organizations don't have the staying power of a great city like Venice...and instead are more like a gold rush town? What if that same company is more likely to change you than you are to change it? In this episode, Sam sits down with John Cutler, writer of The Beautiful Mess and Head of Product at Dotwork, to pull on the threads John has been obsessively following for years: how organizations actually work, why seeing patterns and being able to act on them are completely different skills, how leadership is like game design, and why embracing the mess might be smarter than chasing clarity. Learn more about John and Dotwork: Read his newsletter On LinkedIn Dotwork -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's talk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: Dr. Cat Hicks John's post about "the slide" W. Edwards Deming "Hollow Knight and Silksong" John's post with Tom Kerwin Ashby's Law of Requisite Variety This Beautiful Mess (the emo band) John's old Medium posts North Star Framework Team Topologies, book by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais 00:00 Intro + Check-In: What was your first job and did you learn anything from it that you still use today? 02:34 Finding your organizational trigger words 08:41 Can you really change your company? 11:12 Most companies are more like gold rush towns than lasting institutions 15:26 Finding joy at work when the company won't love you back 18:29 Every leader is a game designer 21:45 Stepping back and seeing the system 27:55 Why chasing clarity at work might be the wrong goal 33:20 Having all the data and asking the wrong questions 35:34 How Dotwork is rethinking organizational strategy tools 40:42 Building flexible operating systems that leaders will actually use 44:14 Building a generalist career in a specialist world 50:21 Leave us a review and share the show with a friend Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Pete Markey's stats are extremely impressive!! Pete is a results driven commercial leader responsible for driving 17 quarters of consecutive market share growth, a +3m increase in the loyalty base and a 10 fold profit increase in retail media. Drove a 30% improvement in profit ROI to over £2.50 for every pound spent. Winner of five Marketer of the Year awards, two marketing team of the year awards, three diversity champion awards, an Honorary Doctorate from Solent University and a Fellow of The Marketing Academy, CIM and The Marketing Society. Pete is also an amazing leader and class A human! Having the opportunity to share a "Beautiful Mess" conversation with Pete was such a highlight for me...I hope you enjoy tuning in. 
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In this episode of the Peace Love Moto podcast, we explore the metaphor of a diverse musical playlist—ranging from Billy Idol to Karen Carpenter—to describe the eclectic community of motorcycle riders. We acknowledge the weight of modern-day stresses, from global economic shifts to the rise of AI, and positions motorcycling as an essential emotional rescue. Ultimately, the episode celebrates how a shared passion for riding can bridge societal divides, creating a "wonderful world" where differences in gear, bikes, and backgrounds disappear once the garage door opens and the engine starts.Keywords:Motorcycle CommunityPeace Love MotoRiding HarmonyDiversity in BikingEmotional Rescue Tags: Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.

District action is already under way for Nebraska high school basketball. Mike Sautter and Jacob Padilla dive into the postseason pressure building for the state's top teams in the latest edition of Nebraska Preps Postgame, as the duo discusses the Class A race tightening up, Millard South's crazy buzzer-beater to spoil North Star's end of season run, Papillion-La Vista South coach Joel Hueser's retirement, and MUCH more!0:00 INTRO0:30 A Beautiful Mess in Class A Boys Basketball1:30 Omaha Westside Remains at No. 1, Plays Senior Night Monday2:57 Lincoln Southwest Stays at No. 2 in Class A Top 104:05 Creighton Prep Inches to No. 3 4:40 Bellevue West Moves to No. 4 in Class A Top 105:40 Millard North Slips to No. 5 in Last Regular Season Rankings6:10 Papillion-La Vista South's Joel Hueser Announces Retirement8:55 Millard South Buzzer Beater Pushes North Star to No. 7 13:00 Papillion-La Vista Remains at No. 814:40 Class A Top 10 Wrap Up18:20 Omaha Skutt Continues Dominant Run in Class B22:50 Class B Top Ten23:40 Roncalli Catholic Slips at Elkhorn41:14 Crete Swaps with Platteview in Class B Top 1024:44 Omaha Concordia Moves Up in Class C1 Top 1025:08 No Changes in Class C227:00 Slight Changes in Class D1 & D227:40 Watch Out for Kimball29:00 Girls Basketball Postseason Intriguing Matchups33:15 Vote for Nebraska Preps Postgame in the Postgame Bracket!35:15 Jacob Padilla Shoutouts!36:08 CLOSE - Like & Subscribe to Nebraska Preps Postgame!Follow Mike Sautter on social:Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yh7h3tjf Twitter: http://twitter.com/mikesautter_Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikesautter Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/mikesautter Follow Hurrdat Sports on social:Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSportsHurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com#NebraskaHighSchoolBasketball #Omaha #Lincoln #Basketball #NebraskaBasketball #NEBPreps #NebraskaPrepsPostgame #HighSchoolBasketball #Nebraska #BasketballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Family Matters, we walk through the story of Ruth and see how circumstances clarify what truly matters. From loss and uncertainty in Ruth 1, to hope in a new family home, to insider guidance and noble character, the story unfolds into one of God's most beautiful redemptive endings. This episode reminds us that God is writing something greater than we can see, even when the beginning feels painful.

In this engaging conversation, Keri Vasek and Kathy Eggers explore the multifaceted journey of homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, the significance of play in learning, and the challenges that come with parenting and education. They share personal anecdotes and insights on how to navigate the complexities of homeschooling while honoring each child's unique needs and interests. The discussion highlights the beauty of embracing the 'clunky' moments in the homeschooling process and finding joy in the unexpected.For more information, check out Kathy's book, The Homegrown Preschooler and curriculum guide A Year of Playing Skillfully.You can also sign up for Kathy's monthly newsletter on her website or by commenting NEWS on any IG post.Thanks for listening. If you have topics you would like for us to discuss or people you would like to hear from, let us know at hello@kathyeggers.com or shoot us a message on Instagram.Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review on iTunes!!! Also, to thank you for listening, you can receive a 10% discount on any purchase at the Kathy Eggers store by using the code, PSPODCAST.

Perfectionism can seem like a worthy thing to work towards, but the truth is, it actually keeps us from creating and becoming our true selves. It holds us back from true connection and intimacy and dulls and cheapens our life experience. In this episode, my good friend, Cathi Sessions, LCSW, and I discuss how perfectionism has impacted our lives and she shares are really amazing dream about her own perfectionist tendencies that has helped her to move into a much healthier space of being a human. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #110 The Cost of Being Right on Apple on Spotify #116 The Peace of Imperfection on Apple on Spotify #127 Our Worth & Our Works on Apple on Spotify #143 Stuck in Perfectionism on Apple on Spotify #156 The Benefits of Being Wrong on Apple on Spotify #164 How Being in Control is Destroying Your Life on Apple on Spotify #235 The Beautiful Mess on Apple on Spotify #275 The Problem With Being Good on Apple on Spotify #305 When We Don't Feel Good Enough on Apple on Spotify #326 Stop Being Right, Start Being Safe on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

Sometimes we get these expectations around the holidays, and we think that this should be such a magical time and that no one should get grumpy or annoyed. We might believe we should feel the joy and peace of Christmas in abundance and all the regular challenges of life should just melt away under the warmth of the Season. But the truth is, whether it's Christmas or not, life still offers us up an abundance of the 50/50 of life, 50% good, 50% challenging. The struggles and challenges of life don't check the calendar before showing up in our lives. So learning to lean into the challenges, expect and anticipate the challenges rather than resisting them, is our best bet to actually feel more calm. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #167 I Didn't Sign Up For This on Apple on Spotify #172 Peace Misunderstood on Apple on Spotify #175 Happy No-Drama Holidays to You on Apple on Spotify #181 6 Tips For a Happier Holiday on Apple on Spotify #219 The Truth About The Struggle on Apple on Spotify #235 The Beautiful Mess on Apple on Spotify #268 Drama Response on Apple on Spotify #272 Stay In Your Lane on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

Elena Verna is the head of growth at Lovable, the leading AI-powered app builder that hit $200 million in annual recurring revenue in under a year with just 100 employees. In this record fourth appearance on the podcast, Elena shares how the traditional growth playbook has been completely rewritten for AI companies. She explains why Lovable focuses on innovation over optimization, how they've shifted from activation to building new features, and why giving away their product for free has become their most powerful growth strategy.We discuss:1. Why 60% to 70% of traditional growth tactics no longer apply in AI2. Why you have to re-find product-market fit every 3 months3. The specific growth tactics driving Lovable's unprecedented growth4. Why giving away product is a growth strategy that beats paid ads5. “Minimum lovable product” as the new standard (not minimum viable product)6. Why activation now belongs to product teams, not growth teams7. Whether you should join an AI startup (honest tradeoffs)—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVercel—Your collaborative AI assistant to design, iterate, and scale full-stack applications for the webPersona—A global leader in digital identity verification—Transcript: ⁠https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-new-ai-growth-playbook-for-2026-elena-verna⁠—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): ⁠https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/181207556/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation⁠—Where to find Elena Verna:• X: https://x.com/elenaverna• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaverna• Newsletter: https://www.elenaverna.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Elena Verna(05:19) The scale and growth of Lovable(08:55) Confidence in Lovable as a business(12:17) Retention at Lovable(15:02) Lovable's unique growth levers(28:13) The role of marketing in Lovable's success(38:09) Launching new features(40:59) Hiring and team dynamics(43:17) The value of vibe coding(49:46) The importance of community(51:47) Giving away your product for free(56:26) Tripling their company size(01:00:23) Product-market-fit challenges(01:08:50) Advice for joining AI companies(01:12:00) Work-life balance(01:15:20) What it's like to work at Lovable(01:19:45) Women in tech(01:25:29) Final thoughts and lightning round—Referenced:• Elena Verna on how B2B growth is changing, product-led growth, product-led sales, why you should go freemium not trial, what features to make free, and much more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/elena-verna-on-why-every-company• The ultimate guide to product-led sales | Elena Verna: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-product-led• 10 growth tactics that never work | Elena Verna (Amplitude, Miro, Dropbox, SurveyMonkey): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/10-growth-tactics-that-never-work-elena-verna• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Stripe: https://stripe.com• What differentiates the highest-performing product teams | John Cutler (Amplitude, The Beautiful Mess): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/what-differentiates-the-highest-performing• How to win in the AI era: Ship a feature every week, embrace technical debt, ruthlessly cut scope, and create magic your competitors can't copy | Gaurav Misra (CEO and co-founder of Captions): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-win-in-the-ai-era-gaurav-misra• “Dumbest idea I've heard” to $100M ARR: Inside the rise of Gamma | Grant Lee (CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-50-people-built-a-profitable-ai-unicorn• Eric Ries on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries• Elena's post on LinkedIn about Lovable Missions: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elenaverna_everythingispossible-lovableway-activity-7401627519646474242-hn6e• SheBuilds: https://shebuilds.lovable.app• Shopify + Lovable: https://lovable.dev/shopify• The Product-Market Fit Treadmill: Why every AI company is sprinting just to stay in place: https://www.elenaverna.com/p/the-product-market-fit-treadmill• Cursor: https://cursor.com• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Unorthodox frameworks for growing your product, career, and impact | Bangaly Kaba (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Instacart): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/frameworks-for-growing-your-career-bangaly-kaba• The adjacent user: https://brianbalfour.com/quick-takes/the-adjacent-user• Granola: https://www.granola.ai• Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai• I'm worried about women in tech: https://www.elenaverna.com/p/im-worried-about-women-in-tech• Slack founder: Mental models for building products people love ft. Stewart Butterfield: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/slack-founder-stewart-butterfield—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Have you ever felt like life's a crumpled fitted sheet? Messy, imperfect, and far from the neat rectangle you imagined. In this episode, we unpack The Beautiful Mess Theory and how the chaos and wrinkles in your story hold unexpected beauty and meaning. Learn to embrace imperfection, reframe the messy moments, and uncover the gold seams in your life as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

When Christ informed his disciples that one of them would betray them, their response was, 'Is it I, Lord?' When I'm confronted with something that I did wrong or an accusation, most often my immediate response is, 'What are you talking about? I didn't mess that up! How could you accuse me of such a thing?!?' Hmmm. Very telling. I'm obviously not disciple worthy yet! However, I can work on developing the ability to look inward, to see my own failings and weaknesses that will allow me to take responsibility by asking, 'Is it I?' rather than looking outward to blaming, accusing, or criticizing others. It's a process of growth to get there, for all of us, but get there we will if we continue to figure it out a piece at a time. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #26 Taking Offense on Apple on Spotify #34 Self-Compassion on Apple on Spotify #55 Don't Should Yourself on Apple on Spotify #70 Self Reflection and Self Coaching on Apple on Spotify #83 Self-Honesty on Apple on Spotify #108 Spiritual Submission & Self-Worth on Apple on Spotify #110 The Cost of Being Right on Apple on Spotify #156 The Benefits of Being Wrong on Apple on Spotify #173 A Space For Grace on Apple on Spotify #196 How to Break the Blame/Defense Cycle on Apple on Spotify #203 Cleaning Up Your Apology on Apple on Spotify #225 Shame, Blame, and Disempowerment on Apple on Spotify #235 The Beautiful Mess on Apple on Spotify #238 Overflow on Apple on Spotify #242 Circling Back Around on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

A video post!The Miro board used in the video can be accessed here:https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVJi6NCs8=/?share_link_id=616280785572(PS: Miro, I'd love another sweatshirt!)This framework explains why tools help in some situations and fail in others by grounding everything in the current state of a behavior. Every important behavior in an organization sits somewhere on a spectrum: it might be purely aspirational, weakly practiced, inconsistent, friction-heavy, fully stable, actively suppressed, or not even clearly defined. Each of these states is held back by different blockers—lack of clarity, lack of skills, lack of time, workflow friction, political risk, or social norms—and each requires a different kind of support. Using a behavior-design lens like COM-B, the idea becomes simple: tools only work when they address the real blocker. Sometimes their job is to scaffold early steps and turn aspiration into practice. Sometimes it is to remove operational drag from a behavior that already exists. Sometimes it is to create shared visibility and reduce political friction. Tools matter, but how they matter depends entirely on the behavioral context they are dropped into.Show Notes (AI Generated) The Core QuestionWhen do tools matter, and how do they matter?Answer: It depends entirely on the current state of the behavior you want to see.The Seven Behavior StatesA. Normal States* Aspirational / Not RealizedOnly talked about. No real practice.* Weakly RealizedPeople agree it matters and occasionally try it, but it gets displaced by urgency and habit.* Partially Realized / InconsistentHappens in pockets. Conflicting interpretations. Local successes that have not scaled.* Mostly Realized but Friction-FilledBehavior is accepted and happening, but it is painful due to workflow friction, manual effort, tool constraints, or time pressure.* Fully Realized / StableConsistent, predictable, routinized. Embedded norms. Change feels risky.Special States* Actively SuppressedCounter-behaviors, incentives, or power dynamics prevent the behavior.* Contested / UndefinedNo shared understanding of what the behavior even is or how it should show up.COM-B EssentialsA behavior emerges when people have:* Capability* Psychological: knowledge, mental models, clarity* Physical: skills, practice* Opportunity* Physical: time, tools, workflow space* Social: norms, permission, cues, legitimacy* Motivation* Reflective: beliefs, intentions, identity, political risk* Automatic: habits, impulses, shortcutsTools can influence any of these.How Tools Help Depends on the Behavior StateIf the behavior is…Aspirational / Not RealizedPrimary tool role:Turn aspiration into a repeatable practice.Strategies:* Provide structure and scaffolding* Make early steps easy* Visualize desired state* Reinforce identity and intentWeakly RealizedPrimary tool role:Lower activation energy and make it harder to forget or skip.Blockers:* Not enough time* Habit competition* Too many steps* Short-term urgency wins over long-term valueStrategies:* Reduce steps* Support self-regulation* Nudge and cue the behavior* Make it easy to startPartially Realized / InconsistentPrimary tool role:Create a shared frame without forcing uniformity.Strategies:* Clarify purpose* Help reconcile or visualize different interpretations* Provide minimally viable standardizationMostly Realized but Friction-FilledPrimary tool role:Remove operational drag.Blockers:* Workflow friction* Manual coordination* Confusing handoffs* Tool gapsStrategies:* Standardize routines* Streamline workflows* Make bottlenecks visible* Automate repetitive workFully Realized / StablePrimary tool role:Preserve what works while reducing risk and effort.Blockers:* Risk aversion* Fear of destabilizing the ritual* Manual grind that no one wants to mess withStrategies:* Automate low-value steps* De-risk changes* Protect institutional knowledgeContested / UndefinedPrimary tool role:Clarify, name, and frame the behavior.Strategies:* Make interpretations explicit* Help teams converge on a definition* Reveal misalignmentActively SuppressedPrimary tool role:Shift legitimacy, visibility, and power dynamics.Strategies:* Provide shared visibility* Depoliticize the behavior* Reinforce norms or incentives* Create social proofTool Change Vectors (How Tools Influence Behavior)Tools can work through different mechanisms depending on the blocker:Influencing Capability* Clarification* Instruction* Cognitive offloading* Guided workflows* ChecklistsInfluencing Opportunity* Automation* Better workflows* Reducing steps* Making time and spaceInfluencing Motivation* Social proof* Legitimacy* Identity cues* Reduced political risk* ReinforcementWhat This Means for AIAI's role will differ depending on the behavior state:* In aspirational states: scaffold early steps, provide examples, generate clarity.* In friction-filled states: remove manual overhead, automate stitching, reduce coordination cost.* In stable states: protect quality, ensure consistency, prevent regressions.* In contested states: help surface meaning, definitions, and distinctions.AI is another lever in the COM-B system — not magic, but highly state-dependent.The Core InsightTools always matter, but they matter in different ways depending on:* Which behavior you're trying to support* Where that behavior currently sits on the realization spectrum* What is actually blocking it (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation)Getting this right means choosing the right intervention instead of assuming tools “fix” or “don't fix” things. 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Catholic author Emily Zanotti joins the team to share her own joys and trials of taking 3 children, all under 6 to Mass, after a photo of her young son, looking very pious, went viral. She also discusses the National Catholic Youth Conference as high school students get to chat directly with Pope Leo! With the war in Sudan claiming the lives of thousands, Catholic missionary doctor Dr. Tom Catena joins to share what life is like as he works to help all patients at Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountains. And Msgr. Roger Landry prepares our hearts to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Christ the King this Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

In honor of our Silver Signal Award, we're bringing back Silver Medal Superstars, a tribute to all the great second place entries in Eurovision that don't get nearly as much love as the winners. For this look back, we're joined by Eurovangelists fan and DJ Cecily Herzig of Connections with Cecily, a great music show on Royalton Community Radio in Vermont. Jeremy's finding the New Seekers everywhere he looks, Dimitry gives his Bettan history lecture, Cecily dreams of pop girlie babushki, and Oscar proves his unspoken bond with Cecily.Learn more about Cecily and her radio show, and listen to the most recent episode: https://www.royaltonradio.org/meet-cecily-herzig/Watch all the Silver Medal Superstars from this week on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd2EbKTi9fyVPxA2wWaA7bnyWjJ0YGuFtThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34BcnN3FdWpaXfDBpSLLSx The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss the second half of Advanced React by Nadia Makarevich!-- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! ------------------------------------------------------------Carterhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1Nathanhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.----------------------------------------------------------Advanced React by Nadia Makarevichhttps://amzn.to/4nZDwOk----------------Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5LApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpodCarter on X: https://x.com/cartermorganNathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com----------------Book Overflow is a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers dedicated to improving our craft by reading the best technical books in the world. Join Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups as they read and discuss a new technical book each week!The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

A recording of the "Beautiful Mess of 5e" Gamehole Con seminar recorded on 15 October 2025 with Teos Abadia, Shawn Merwin, Mike Mearls, and Mike Shea. Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books  

John Cutler is Head of Product at Dotwork – a startup dedicated to transforming how teams collaborate and manage product development. He is also a prolific writer, including his wildly popular newsletter, The Beautiful Mess. John's prior roles include supporting product teams at Toast as Senior Director, Product Enablement and Product Evangelist and Coach at … The post 173 / John Cutler: Product Managers as Game Designers – Shifting the Workplace Mindset appeared first on ITX Corp..

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 00:39 Sly Flourish News: Lazy Map Annotations, Are Published Adventures Easier?, the Beautiful Mess of 5e 05:35 Sly Flourish News: Attention Retailers 07:08 D&D & RPG News: Starter Set Spotlights 09:13 Product Spotlight: Dragonbane Core Boxed Set 40:18 DM Tip: The Value of Solo Play 46:12 Patreon Question: Preparing Dungeons 51:28 Patreon Question: Colonialism and Looting Treasure 01:00:49 Patreon Question: Running 90 Minute Games Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Lazy Map Annotation Are Published Adventures Easier to Run? Gamehole Con Alphastream Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set - Components and Characters Review Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set - What Adventures are Like Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of the Borderlands - First Impressions Dragonbane Boxed Set Ironsworn RPG Solodark for Shadowdark Thousand Year Old Vampire

This week on The Writing Community Chat Show, we were honoured to welcome back one of the UK's most beloved authors — Adele Parks MBE. With over five million copies sold, novels translated into 31 languages, and a career spanning a quarter of a century, Adele is a true literary powerhouse.Her brand-new book, Our Beautiful Mess, has just been released, marking an astonishing 25th novel in 25 years. It's an extraordinary milestone, and one we couldn't wait to celebrate with her.Our Beautiful Mess.In her latest novel, Adele brings back Connie, the heroine from her very first book Playing Away. But now, 25 years later, Connie's life looks very different. She's still with her husband, preparing for Christmas with her daughters home — until one new arrival stirs old ghosts.When her daughter Fran introduces her new boyfriend Zac, Connie is instantly unsettled. He reminds her of the one man who nearly destroyed her marriage decades earlier. As family secrets begin to unravel, Adele delivers another of her trademark gut-punch twists in a story that is as much emotional family drama as it is gripping thriller.This is Adele at her finest — exploring love, motherhood, secrets, and the terrifying lengths a parent will go to in order to protect their family.The Interview.In our conversation, Adele shared:* What it feels like to look back over 25 years of writing.* The challenges and joys of sustaining such a long and successful career.* Why she chose to revisit Connie and how the character has evolved.* How themes of motherhood, family dynamics, and secrets shape her work.* Her advice to writers on discipline, longevity, and embracing change.It's a warm, insightful, and inspiring chat with an author who has become a cornerstone of contemporary British fiction.

Stuart Maconie is joined by his 6Music weekend breakfast co-host Mark Radcliffe who's here to talk about his new book Et Tu, Cavapoo - all about Mark's springtime sojourn to Rome alongside his dog Arlo. Andi Osho is taking on the role of Tedra in the RSC's production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play Fat Ham and prolific novelist Adele Parks is with us to talk about the twists and turns of family dynamics in her new book A Beautiful Mess. There'll be music from The 7:45s and from the musical comedian Amy Webber, fresh from her Edinburgh Fringe run.Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Elizabeth Foster

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Transformational Journeys with Aaron Roach Bridgeman: From Troubled Teen to TV ScreenIn this episode of the Us People Podcast, host Savia Rocks gets into a heartfelt conversation with Aaron Roach Bridgeman, a TV presenter, documentary maker, spoken word poet, and behaviour specialist. Aaron shares his journey from a troubled youth to a respected TV personality, highlighting the power of perseverance, cultural heritage, and the influential figures who saw potential in him. Throughout the episode, Aaron discusses his transformative experiences, the struggles and rewards of his career, and the importance of legacy, compassion, and authenticity. Listeners will be inspired by Aaron's candid reflections on identity, success, and his drive to pave the way for future generations.00:00 Welcome to the New Season00:55 Introducing Aaron Roach Bridgeman02:03 A Conversation on Energy and Balance03:31 Aaron's Background and Upbringing08:27 Defining Self and Authenticity16:57 Journey into TV Presenting21:15 Inspirational Figures and Teachers28:06 Proudest Achievements32:02 Reflecting on Judgment and Creativity34:20 Inspirational Quotes and Their Impact36:41 Defining Success and Personal Fulfilment39:20 Soundtrack of Life: Influential Songs42:45 Desert Island Companions: Presidents, Activists, and Musicians49:18 Understanding Legacy and Its Importance52:48 Final Thoughts and Where to Find LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aroachbridgeman?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app"Aaron, your voice on the us people podcast reminded us that every glorious imperfect moment is a thread in a larger, brighter universe. Thank you for showing us that being a beautiful mess is precisely where we find our true, radiant humanity."- Savia Rocks "In all our tangled fragments, we are a beautiful mess shining not in spite of the chaos, but because the chaos reveals our worth and makes us brilliantly, unapologetically real." - Savia RocksSupport the show

Episode Summary:What does ice cream have to do with school counseling? More than you might think. In this episode, I share the famous Blueberry Story—a tale that perfectly captures the heart of what we do as counselors. While businesses can send back “bad batches,” schools take every child who walks through the doors—gifted, anxious, angry, brilliant, frightened, and everything in between.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The surprising connection between ice cream and education.Why schools can't—and shouldn't—be run like businesses.How school counselors act as cultivators of every “blueberry” who enters their care.Why small, messy, and unmeasurable moments with students matter more than any spreadsheet.Motivation to Take With You:You don't need perfect ingredients to create transformation. Every day, you're doing life-changing work—not with butterfat percentages or flawless blueberries, but with patience, empathy, and heart. You're cultivating growth in a patch that's sometimes messy, sometimes wild, but always worth it.Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership

Natasha Miller is the award winning founder and host of the podcast "Bitter/Sweet". Natasha is also the founder of Miller Libertine. Miller Libertine design sensory food experiences that create deep connections between people, brands and communities. When food tells a story it stirs emotions, starts conversations, creates memories. Using the power of these connections as a force for change. Natasha's incredible insights and incredibly integral and intentional work makes this conversation the perfect match for our Beautiful Mess community. Linkedin  Instagram      

This week, Axe and Murphy are joined by Wall Street Journal political reporter Josh Dawsey, co-author of 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America, just released today. They dig into Dawsey's reporting, the fallout from Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill”, the devastating flash floods in Texas, Biden's cell phone, spaceships, crayons, and what all of it says about where we're headed.

I'm experimenting with Substack's Video feature. I'm not sure how this will look, appear, or even sound, but giving it a go. Below I include an outline of the video:Outline1. The Familiar Cascade* Many organizations use a hierarchical model: Pillars → Priorities → Initiatives → Epics → Tasks* Timeframes are often assigned at each level (e.g., 3–5 years at the top, sprints at the bottom)* Roles and ownership are mapped accordingly, from executive leadership down to product teams* These models persist because they're intuitive, visual, and create a sense of order2. Core Limitations of the Pyramid* Assumes one-way flow of informationThe model suggests strategy flows down, but in reality, critical insights flow up from teams engaging with customers and the market* Outcomes are often missing or impliedThere's no explicit representation of impact or results, even though that's what ultimately matters* Ignores time-to-impact variabilitySome tasks can generate impact in a week; some initiatives take years. The model fails to show these lags and feedback loops* Pushes teams into execution rolesAs you move down the pyramid, the framing becomes increasingly prescriptive. Teams are expected to deliver “work” without clear problem framing or strategic ownership* Misrepresents the scope and nature of workHigh-impact short-term efforts may not “fit” in the hierarchy, creating friction. It also disincentivizes small, iterative wins3. Temporal Scope and Organizational Culture* Comparing two fictional organizations reveals differences:* Org A's goals are outcome-driven across time horizons (e.g., 1–3 month engagement goals, 3–5 year market positioning)* Org B's goals are more output-focused and vague at longer horizons* Ownership of goals varies by company—some give product teams ownership up to the one-to-three quarter range, others do not* The same pyramid diagram can reflect entirely different behaviors depending on definitions, ownership, and cultural orientation toward outcomes vs. activity4. The Need for Multiple Lenses* The pyramid presents a single, strategy-to-task lens, but organizations operate with multiple overlapping views:* Outcome lens – focused on impact and customer results* Work lens – focused on deliverables and execution* Finance lens – focused on costs, forecasting, and ROI* Structure lens – focused on organizational shifts, team structure, and ownership* Each lens has its own rhythm, scope, and patterns of change* These lenses intersect in complex ways that a static pyramid cannot represent5. Real Work Behaves More Like a Fabric Than a Cascade* Work, strategy, and feedback move in all directions—not just top-down* Many artifacts and processes exist at mid-levels of abstraction, not neatly tiered* A more accurate model is a fabric or network of interconnected items with varying temporal scopes and ownership* Strategic influence can originate anywhere, and changes at any level can ripple across the system6. Introducing Artifact Types and Their CadenceTo support this networked reality, artifacts should be understood in terms of their nature and rhythm:* Anchor Artifacts* Have a defined time horizon (e.g., a 12-month roadmap)* Refreshed on a set cadence (e.g., quarterly planning cycles)* Useful for stability and coordination* Intent Artifacts* Represent bets, goals, OKRs, and strategic initiatives* Tend to evolve as work progresses and understanding deepens* Often nested or linked to other artifacts dynamically* Context Artifacts* Reflect shifting knowledge and environmental signals* Can be volatile (e.g., customer feedback) or stable (e.g., competitive analysis)* Drive updates to other artifact types when significant changes occur7. The Role of Rituals* Artifacts don't stand alone—they are reinforced and refreshed through team and organizational rituals* Effective operating systems clarify:* Which artifacts exist* Who owns them* When and how they are updated* How they relate to each other across different lenses and timeframes* Rituals also provide the opportunity to resolve contradictions and adapt to change8. Final Synthesis* The strategy pyramid is a helpful storytelling tool, especially for presentations or executive alignment* But it is insufficient for designing actual operating models* Effective models recognize:* Multiple lenses (not just one)* Temporal and definitional complexity* The need for dynamic linkages, not static nesting* The interplay of strategy, execution, finance, structure, and learning* Building an effective system means embracing this complexity and supporting it with the right artifacts and rhythms—not oversimplifying it into a cascade Get full access to The Beautiful Mess at cutlefish.substack.com/subscribe

Ali Velshi is joined by fmr. Rep. Joe Walsh, The Contrarian's co-founder Jennifer Rubin, Slate's Dahlia Lithwick, former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade

On today's episode, we dive into the Trump vs. Musk saga—has their famous bromance finally come to an end? We're also breaking down the controversy around Trump sending National Guard troops to LA to confront protesters. Plus, our reactions to Tyler Perry's latest movie, *Straw*. And in a shocking twist, CPS has been called on young internet sensation Ms. Shirley—but was it really warranted? All this and more, right here on Culture No Cap!

In this episode, Tracy shares her journey of going to therapy and being diagnosed with both depression and ADHD. She gives an update on her home, improvement projects, and her plan to get through this time and come out victorious. Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio, the […] The post A Beautiful Mess appeared first on Radio Influence.

In this episode, Tracy shares her journey of going to therapy and being diagnosed with both depression and ADHD. She gives an update on her home, improvement projects, and her plan to get through this time and come out victorious. Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio, the […] The post A Beautiful Mess appeared first on Radio Influence.

Loren has such a wealth of experience, insights and gems in this conversation... As Loren says on Linkedin about her creation..."Portfolio Rocket" ... What Sets Us Apart? No cookie-cutter approaches Strategies tailored to your unique journey A focus on what truly matters to you. I particularly loved the focus switching between all generations in this Beautiful Mess conversation...listneing back...there's nothing uncovered here! I'm so excited to share Loren and her incredible work and legacy with all of you! Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff Podcast: "Career Blast in a Half"  

This week, we talk about the murder of Patricia Richmond. This case will throw you for a loop!Sources:1) Murder in the Heartland, Season 3, episode 3: Beautiful Mess 2) https://www.yampavalleyfh.com/obituary/51512913) https://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/24/man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-cousins-fiance-in-routt-county/4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_County,_Massachusetts5) https://www.uncovercolorado.com/towns/clark/Support the show

Settle in with your favorite drink and join me for a deep-dive into AI Limit, the experimental action RPG roguelite that dares to ask: What if your enemies actually learned from you? In this episode, we dissect the gameplay of this ambitious indie title—from its cyberpunk aesthetic and chunky combat to its AI-driven enemies and procedural world design.We'll explore the moments of brilliance where the enemy AI shines... and the frustrating inconsistencies where it completely falls apart. I'll break down the roguelite mechanics, the metroidvania-lite exploration, and the rough edges that make AI Limit feel more like a promising prototype than a polished product.Is this the future of gaming, or just a fascinating failure? Tune in for an honest, critical, and occasionally amused look at one of the most intriguing experiments in modern gaming.

We The Beautiful Mess Become Our Best When “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”  Colossians 1:13-14 NASB “I always thank my God for you because of the grace that he has given you through Christ Jesus. In… Read More »A Beautiful Mess

Today's episode is a special one, we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to mothers day to honor the moms in our life! We brought on Vanessa Spinarsky, a clinical social worker to help talk about this in a way that feels real and not so glamorous like is often portrayed on social media.We're not here for the Pinterest-perfect version of being a mom, we're talking about the messy, beautiful, overwhelming, and very real truth of it all. Vanessa is a mom of two, a clinical social worker, speaker, and co-founder of The Mama Healing Hub. She specializes in supporting women, especially mothers, who feel stuck in cycles of burnout, perfectionism, and emotional depletion.Vanessa is passionate about helping women step into new ways of being, ones rooted in nervous system resilience, confidence, and honoring their own needs without guilt. She speaks openly about the raw, unfiltered side of motherhood: the identity loss, the emotional labor, and the hard truths we're often afraid to name. Vanessa is an advocate for authenticity, healing, and the power of community, because real transformation doesn't just happen in isolation. It happens in spaces where moms feel seen, supported, and no longer alone.Whether you're a mom yourself, thinking about becoming one, or just want to understand what the moms in your life might be going through, this conversation is for you. We also want to dedicate this episode to our amazing moms, because we wouldn't be able to do any of this without them!You can connect with Vanessa + The Mama Healing Hub below:Follow Vanessa on Instagram hereFollow The Mama Healing Hub on Instagram hereMama Healing Hub website is hereDon't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

We meet Waverly Deutsch not as a Chicago Booth professor or coach for entrepreneurs, but as a real human navigating career decisions in a world that often asks us to pick between passion and practicality. From falling in love with theater to entering computer science as one of only three women in a class of 30, Waverly's story is one of blending head and heart across every career twist. She shares the real story behind leaving academia for Forrester Research, breaking down in a meeting and still making her case, and learning how to navigate gut instinct and logic without losing either. For Gen Xers raised on rules, she shows what it means to rewrite your own—with emotional truth and strategic clarity.>>Two Majors, One Mindset“I ended up with two majors—one in theater and one in computer science.”Waverly explains how her early passions—performance and programming—formed a lifelong blend of emotion and logic.>>Early Outsider, Early Awareness“There were three or four women in a class of 30.”She shares what it was like being one of the only women in computer science, and how that shaped her views on identity and acceptance.>>Teaching as a Lifelong Thread“I knew that what I wanted to do was teach. That was truly my calling.”From undergrad to her PhD in theater history, teaching remained her throughline—even as industries changed.>>Forrester and the First Real Pivot“I was employee number 27.”She tells the story of joining Forrester Research during its startup phase, helping it scale through the internet boom, and falling in love with entrepreneurship.>>The Crying Meeting“George, I can cry and think at the same time.”Waverly recounts the pivotal moment when she stopped hiding her emotions at work—and started integrating her whole self into how she leads._________________________Connect with Us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Waverly Deutsch  --Chief Change Officer--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligencefor Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.15 Million+ All-Time Downloads.80+ Countries Reached Daily.Global Top 3% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>150,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.

Pastor Quintin kicks off our series in the Apostle Paul's Letters to Corinth. 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Simon Miller is here to unpack the beautiful weirdness of Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair at WWE WrestleMania 41...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with John Cutler and Joshua Herzig-Marx for a wide-ranging conversation about how AI is transforming the way product teams build, collaborate, and scale. John shares why he joined a new early-stage startup as Head of Product and how the team is breaking the traditional rules of product development—starting with a platform-first mindset.The conversation explores the rise of highly configurable tools, the new personas emerging in AI-native organizations, and how simulations, knowledge graphs, and organizational ontologies might shape the next generation of work. Whether you're a product leader, founder, or operator curious about the frontier of product ops and AI tooling, this episode offers tons of insight—and inspiration.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

Upon its release in 1992, Beautiful Mess by Thelonious Monster received plenty of critical acclaim yet not the sales or media exposure to launch the band into the new alternative explosion. Lead singer Bob Forrest's deeply personal lyrics explored themes of addiction, relationships, and self-destruction, not all that different from other bands at the time, but musically the band sounds more in step with Minneapolis bands like The Replacements and Soul Asylum the late 1980s. Featuring a slew of notable names from bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Porno for Pyros, and more as his backing band, the band succeeds at bringing Forrest's stories to life even if a few lyrics choices didn't stand the test of time.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Song For A Politically Correct Girl From The Valley 28:33 - Vegas Weekend 35:36 - Body and Soul 39:20 - Adios Lounge 46:57 - I Live In A Nice House Outro - Bus With No Driver   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

Welcome to the UNLEARN Podcast! Today, we're joined by a thought leader and prolific voice in product management and organizational design, John Cutler. With a unique ability to navigate the “beautiful mess” of product development, John has spent his career exploring the complex overlaps of product, UX, and strategy.Currently serving as Head of Product at Dotwork, John has previously held impactful roles such as Senior Director of Product Enablement at Toast and Product Evangelist at Amplitude, where he collaborated with thousands of product teams worldwide. His extensive experience spans B2B SaaS giants like Zendesk, Pendo, and AppFolio, as well as B2C, ad-tech, banking, and media industries.Known for his insightful writing, John has authored nearly a thousand posts across various platforms, captivating readers with his deep understanding of product dynamics. Whether you're seeking to level up your product thinking or gain practical tips on team enablement, John's expertise offers unparalleled insights.Key Takeaways:The Beautiful Mess of Product Development: John's approach to embracing complexity and context in product management to uncover innovative solutions.Unlearning and Growth: How letting go of rigid practices and adapting to change can unlock greater potential for teams and leaders.Writing as a Catalyst for learning: The power of consistent writing in shaping ideas, refining strategies, and building meaningful connections in the product community.Additional Insights:Product Ecosystems in Flux: John talks about the dynamic nature of product management, highlighting how roles and best practices evolve with organizational and market shifts.Gamifying the Creative Process: Insights into how John uses tools and techniques to make writing, ideation, and problem-solving more engaging and productive.Rethinking Organizational Models: Exploring how companies can overcome challenges by reimagining structures, roles, and team dynamics for the modern era.Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with John Cutler on embracing complexity, fostering innovation, and mastering the art of unlearning!Episode Highlights: 00:36 - Episode Introduction"I don't think we need a product manager for every 4 to 7 people. A software as a service company is much more of a service ecology." 01:15 - Introducing John Cutler"John is one of the most insightful voices in product management, with a career spanning roles at Toast, Amplitude, and beyond."03:46 - Discovering the "Beautiful Mess" of Product"I've always been fascinated by the overlaps—where product, UX, and strategy collide in unpredictable ways."11:27 - The Importance of Writing and Sharing Ideas"I realized that writing wasn't just for others—it was for me to process and refine my thinking."15:59 - Finding Your Path Through Experimentation"Everybody finds their way if you're willing to experiment and try. It's like software—the rate of iteration and the velocity of creation allow you to refine and...

Have you ever felt like life's a crumpled fitted sheet—messy, imperfect, and far from the neat rectangle you imagined? In this episode, we unpack The Beautiful Mess Theory—how the chaos and wrinkles in your story hold unexpected beauty and meaning. Learn to embrace imperfection, reframe the messy moments, and uncover the gold seams in your life as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

This episode is such a fun one for us- we're going through and making our own A Beautiful Mess Criterion Collection. Movies bring us so much joy and we love highlighting them here. This also gives us a chance to talk about some movies we love that don't fall into the “comfort rewatch” for one reason or another. We've honestly been looking forward to recording this episode for like six months! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.