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PFC is back, and we are excited to share some fun episodes with you this summer. Tune in to hear about Jackson's passion for bees, Brent's for moldings, and Richard sharing everything that has been keeping him busy (as a bee). Plus, when you join us on Patreon, you'll get to hear Brent share about working on Barbra Streisand's home.

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Samantha, the creative force behind The Baked Alpaca, to this episode of The Ash Said It Show! After being absolutely mesmerized by her stunning display at the Atlanta Christkindl Market last year, I knew I had to share her magic with all of you. Samantha doesn't just bake; she creates edible art. The level of detail on her treats is truly incredible—they are almost too beautiful to eat, but believe me, you'll enjoy every single bite! In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on the journey of The Baked Alpaca. Samantha takes us back to the very beginning, sharing the inspiration that sparked her business and the grit it took to turn those first batches into a beloved local brand. She opens up about the unique challenges she's faced while building her culinary empire and gives us an exclusive look at what's on the horizon for her delivery services. If you've ever wondered how passion, precision, and a little bit of sugar come together to create something spectacular, this is an episode you cannot miss. Tune in for an inspiring look at the hard work that makes The Baked Alpaca a must-have for every celebration! About: Founded in 2022 by Samantha Lucich, The Baked Alpaca is redefining the art of custom patisserie. With a refreshingly elevated and deeply personal approach, Lucich creates bespoke cakes and artisanal desserts that transform any celebration into a sophisticated sensory experience. Each collection from The Baked Alpaca is defined by elegant aesthetics, meticulous craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to quality. By masterfully blending classic French techniques with contemporary culinary innovation, Lucich delivers exceptional, handcrafted treats tailored to the most discerning palates. Whether you are looking for intricate, custom cake designs or premium, small-batch pastries, The Baked Alpaca offers an indulgence that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Driven by a passion for culinary excellence, Samantha Lucich sources only the finest premium ingredients to ensure every creation achieves the perfect balance of flavor and texture. The Baked Alpaca is dedicated to elevating the standard of bespoke baking, providing a personalized, high-end experience for weddings, corporate events, and milestone celebrations. Discover how The Baked Alpaca is setting a new benchmark for refined patisserie—where artistry meets indulgence. Web: https://www.thebakedalpaca.com... Follow: @thebakedalpaca - Ready to ignite the spark that levels up your entire life? Meet Ash Brown—the American powerhouse, motivational architect, and ultimate hype-woman dedicated to your personal and professional evolution. Ash is far more than a voice in the personal development space; she is a trusted ally who delivers a masterclass in real-talk wisdom and infectious energy. Whether you are navigating a crossroads or ready to scale your grandest ambitions, Ash fuels your journey with a high-octane blend of heart and hustle.

Unwind, let go of the day's stress, and drift into a deep, peaceful sleep with Chapter 9 of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, titled The Mock Turtle's Story. Beautifully narrated by clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett for the "Books at Bedtime" series, this episode follows Alice as she leaves the chaotic croquet grounds behind to meet the melancholic Mock Turtle and the eccentric Griffin. Listen as they recount their bizarre, whimsical school days at the bottom of the sea, highlighting playful sea-puns like "reeling and riding," "distraction," and lessons that "lesson" from day to day.Deliberately read with a slow, hypnotic cadence, this comforting narration acts as a natural sleep aid to quiet your racing mind, slow your breathing, and settle your nervous system for the night. This series offers a special preview of the premium bedtime audiobooks and immersive sleep tools engineered for the upcoming Anchored mobile application. Settle beneath the covers, close your eyes, and let this whimsical underwater tale carry you effortlessly into a restorative slumber.

I have always felt the best shabbat table talk on the Prasha comes from parents and children who know and are confident with the ins and puts of the details in the weekly Parsha. So many of my students never take advantage of this because they either never learned it or do not have the time to review it weekly. Enter the BEST SERIES! You are about to master the Parsha with four, fun and engaging quick Shiurim each week. give me 20 minutes or less and I will give you the Parsha! ENJOY! 

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Sarah Wilson has built a career on telling uncomfortable truths, including about sugar, anxiety, and about how we're living. Her new book, I Eat the Stars: How to Live Fully and Beautifully in a Collapsing World, goes further than anything she's written before. It argues we are already inside systemic collapse and experiencing the same pattern every complex civilisation before us has followed. The way through is to stop performing hope and start experiencing the world around us./ In this conversation with Angela Priestley, Sarah explains what "collapse" actually means, why women may be uniquely placed to lead through it, and what she calls "fierce mother energy" — the antidote to the "fierce toddler energy" of the men currently running the world. She also tackles the question every parent is asking: how do we talk to our kids about this? It is, against all odds, a hopeful listen.I Eat the Stars is out now in Australia and New Zealand via Penguin, with global release on 16 June 2026.The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. Sign up to our free daily news update here. Thank you to this week's sponsor of the podcast, The Women in Leadership Summit. You can find out more about the event and here. Our partner's message: Leadership isn't built in a single moment - it's built through momentum. In partnership with UN Women Australia - The Women in Leadership Summit is coming to a city near you this September. Australia's Queen of Comedy, Celeste Barber, headlines a lineup of leaders worth clearing your calendar for. Forget the one-off event - this is a leadership journey, designed to build momentum before, during and after the Summit. Every ticket also directly supports UN Women Australia's work advancing women's economic empowerment, leadership and safety. Find out more and register at australia.womenleadersummit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice (Princeton University Press, 2026) offers a gripping account of how law has confronted the most radical forms of state violence. Beautifully written, broad in scope, and bracingly original, it weaves history with political thought to trace the shifting legal response to state aggression and atrocities, from Leopold's rule over the Congo to Putin's war in Ukraine. At its heart is Lawrence Douglas's fresh interpretation of the law's reckoning with Nazi aggression and atrocity. He shows how the Nuremberg trials challenged centuries of thought—rooted in Hobbes and other canonical thinkers—that shielded sovereigns from legal scrutiny. Yet Nuremberg's bid to frame aggression as the cornerstone of a new order of international criminal law largely failed, giving way to a system now centrally concerned with crimes against humanity and genocide—while leaving unresolved the legality and effectiveness of using force to stop the worst violations of human rights. Providing rare historical perspective on the dilemmas facing international courts, The Criminal State is a sweeping, provocative history of the struggle to bring perpetrators of state violence to justice. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Douglas, who is the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice (Princeton University Press, 2026) offers a gripping account of how law has confronted the most radical forms of state violence. Beautifully written, broad in scope, and bracingly original, it weaves history with political thought to trace the shifting legal response to state aggression and atrocities, from Leopold's rule over the Congo to Putin's war in Ukraine. At its heart is Lawrence Douglas's fresh interpretation of the law's reckoning with Nazi aggression and atrocity. He shows how the Nuremberg trials challenged centuries of thought—rooted in Hobbes and other canonical thinkers—that shielded sovereigns from legal scrutiny. Yet Nuremberg's bid to frame aggression as the cornerstone of a new order of international criminal law largely failed, giving way to a system now centrally concerned with crimes against humanity and genocide—while leaving unresolved the legality and effectiveness of using force to stop the worst violations of human rights. Providing rare historical perspective on the dilemmas facing international courts, The Criminal State is a sweeping, provocative history of the struggle to bring perpetrators of state violence to justice. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Douglas, who is the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice (Princeton University Press, 2026) offers a gripping account of how law has confronted the most radical forms of state violence. Beautifully written, broad in scope, and bracingly original, it weaves history with political thought to trace the shifting legal response to state aggression and atrocities, from Leopold's rule over the Congo to Putin's war in Ukraine. At its heart is Lawrence Douglas's fresh interpretation of the law's reckoning with Nazi aggression and atrocity. He shows how the Nuremberg trials challenged centuries of thought—rooted in Hobbes and other canonical thinkers—that shielded sovereigns from legal scrutiny. Yet Nuremberg's bid to frame aggression as the cornerstone of a new order of international criminal law largely failed, giving way to a system now centrally concerned with crimes against humanity and genocide—while leaving unresolved the legality and effectiveness of using force to stop the worst violations of human rights. Providing rare historical perspective on the dilemmas facing international courts, The Criminal State is a sweeping, provocative history of the struggle to bring perpetrators of state violence to justice. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Douglas, who is the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice (Princeton University Press, 2026) offers a gripping account of how law has confronted the most radical forms of state violence. Beautifully written, broad in scope, and bracingly original, it weaves history with political thought to trace the shifting legal response to state aggression and atrocities, from Leopold's rule over the Congo to Putin's war in Ukraine. At its heart is Lawrence Douglas's fresh interpretation of the law's reckoning with Nazi aggression and atrocity. He shows how the Nuremberg trials challenged centuries of thought—rooted in Hobbes and other canonical thinkers—that shielded sovereigns from legal scrutiny. Yet Nuremberg's bid to frame aggression as the cornerstone of a new order of international criminal law largely failed, giving way to a system now centrally concerned with crimes against humanity and genocide—while leaving unresolved the legality and effectiveness of using force to stop the worst violations of human rights. Providing rare historical perspective on the dilemmas facing international courts, The Criminal State is a sweeping, provocative history of the struggle to bring perpetrators of state violence to justice. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Douglas, who is the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice (Princeton University Press, 2026) offers a gripping account of how law has confronted the most radical forms of state violence. Beautifully written, broad in scope, and bracingly original, it weaves history with political thought to trace the shifting legal response to state aggression and atrocities, from Leopold's rule over the Congo to Putin's war in Ukraine. At its heart is Lawrence Douglas's fresh interpretation of the law's reckoning with Nazi aggression and atrocity. He shows how the Nuremberg trials challenged centuries of thought—rooted in Hobbes and other canonical thinkers—that shielded sovereigns from legal scrutiny. Yet Nuremberg's bid to frame aggression as the cornerstone of a new order of international criminal law largely failed, giving way to a system now centrally concerned with crimes against humanity and genocide—while leaving unresolved the legality and effectiveness of using force to stop the worst violations of human rights. Providing rare historical perspective on the dilemmas facing international courts, The Criminal State is a sweeping, provocative history of the struggle to bring perpetrators of state violence to justice. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Douglas, who is the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023).

The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice (Princeton University Press, 2026) offers a gripping account of how law has confronted the most radical forms of state violence. Beautifully written, broad in scope, and bracingly original, it weaves history with political thought to trace the shifting legal response to state aggression and atrocities, from Leopold's rule over the Congo to Putin's war in Ukraine. At its heart is Lawrence Douglas's fresh interpretation of the law's reckoning with Nazi aggression and atrocity. He shows how the Nuremberg trials challenged centuries of thought—rooted in Hobbes and other canonical thinkers—that shielded sovereigns from legal scrutiny. Yet Nuremberg's bid to frame aggression as the cornerstone of a new order of international criminal law largely failed, giving way to a system now centrally concerned with crimes against humanity and genocide—while leaving unresolved the legality and effectiveness of using force to stop the worst violations of human rights. Providing rare historical perspective on the dilemmas facing international courts, The Criminal State is a sweeping, provocative history of the struggle to bring perpetrators of state violence to justice. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Douglas, who is the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice (Princeton University Press, 2026) offers a gripping account of how law has confronted the most radical forms of state violence. Beautifully written, broad in scope, and bracingly original, it weaves history with political thought to trace the shifting legal response to state aggression and atrocities, from Leopold's rule over the Congo to Putin's war in Ukraine. At its heart is Lawrence Douglas's fresh interpretation of the law's reckoning with Nazi aggression and atrocity. He shows how the Nuremberg trials challenged centuries of thought—rooted in Hobbes and other canonical thinkers—that shielded sovereigns from legal scrutiny. Yet Nuremberg's bid to frame aggression as the cornerstone of a new order of international criminal law largely failed, giving way to a system now centrally concerned with crimes against humanity and genocide—while leaving unresolved the legality and effectiveness of using force to stop the worst violations of human rights. Providing rare historical perspective on the dilemmas facing international courts, The Criminal State is a sweeping, provocative history of the struggle to bring perpetrators of state violence to justice. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Douglas, who is the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College. Our host is Eleonora Mattiacci, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. She is the author of "Volatile States in International Politics" (Oxford University Press, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to worlds where cunning foxes outsmart bears and humans, where people are turned into wolves, where ogres (stállus) terrorize communities until outwitted, where undead creatures of the sea (rávgas) lure others to their demise. These worlds are illuminated in more than 300 folktales and legends that make up the most extensive compilation of Sámi narratives recorded from Sámi storytellers ever published in English translation: Sámi Folktales from the Near and Far Worlds, originally recorded by Just Knud Qvigstad and Isak Saba and translated by Barbara Sjoholm. Sjoholm is joined here in conversation with Lise Lunge-Larsen.Barbara Sjoholm is an award-winning translator and author of many books, including From Lapland to Sápmi: Collecting and Returning Sámi Craft and Culture and The Palace of the Snow Queen: Winter Travels in Lapland and Sápmi. Among her translations are By the Fire: Sámi Folktales and Legends, collected by Emilie Demant Hatt.Lise Lunge-Larsen is the award-winning author of The Troll with No Heart in His Body and Seven Ways to Trick a Troll. She lives in Duluth, where trolls can still be found if you really look for them. Praise for the book:"Beautifully written, the introduction to Sámi Folktales from the Near and Far Worlds captivates the reader from the very beginning with poetic descriptions of the Sámi landscape, the historical context and thematic characteristics of the storytelling tradition in Sápmi, and an exploration of the relationship between Just Knud Qvigstad and Isak Saba. This book is a valuable collection of Sámi stories."—Line Esborg, Head of Norwegian Folklore Archives, University of Oslo"For decades, these stories have provided contemporary Sámi literature with drama, detail, and inspiration. This collection is a treasure trove for every writer and reader to explore, and it's a gift to the English language that these folktales are now translated."—Elin Anna Labba, author of The Home of the Drowned and The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sámi"The deeper you dig into this collection, the more satisfying it gets. Barbara Sjoholm's introduction is worth its weight in gold."—Lise Lunge-LarsenSámi Folktales from the Near and Far Worlds, collected by Just Knud Qvigstad and Isak Saba and translated by Barbara Sjoholm, is available from University of Minnesota Press. Thank you for listening.

Evan and Tiki look back at their NBA Finals predictions and revisit the moment Evan declared the Knicks were going to win the East. With the Knicks proving him right, Evan takes a victory lap while the crew compares preseason picks, laughs at the misses, and gives Charles Barkley credit for believing in New York too. The conversation also keeps circling back to Evan's parenting debate after he told his son the major leagues were probably not in his future. Callers weigh in on honesty, youth sports dreams, underhand free throws, and whether parents should protect belief or tell the truth when kids ask big questions.

My Pentecost sermon was “inspired" in part by two sentences in N.T. Wright's Surprised by Hope: “In the new creation, the ancient human mandate to look after the garden is dramatically reaffirmed, as John hints in his resurrection story, where Mary supposed Jesus is the gardener. The resurrection of Jesus is the affirmation of the goodness of creation, and the gift of the Spirit is there to make us the fully human beings we were supposed to be, precisely so that we can fulfill that mandate at last.”   (pp 220-221) It also was inspired by spending so much time in John's Gospel this year, and in Strahan Coleman's two books: Thirsting and Beholding.  In Beholding, Coleman shares the image of the “hongi,” a custom of the Mãori people of New Zealand, where he lives, that speaks of the profound moment in Genesis 2:7, and in John 20:21-22, when God breathes life and Spirit into the first human, and and then Jesus does the same into the fearful, hiding disciples. “The hongi is the gentle pressing of noses together in which one another's breath - our “ha” or life force - is intermingled.  Usually, during a hong, you'll shake hands with one arm and embrace the shoulder of the other person in a loose hug.  It's full body experience in which for a good moment of time, two people occupy one space… Mãori traditionally used to recount their ancestry together during the hongi until they found a common ancestor to unite them.”  (p 77).  He has more to say about both this image speaking to intimacy with God, beholding God face to face, as an important understanding of prayer, as well as people in our lives;  obviously this is uncomfortable, confronting, and overwhelming this for us who are more accustomed to highly individualized, personal space-keeping, and generally more transactional-based ways of relating.  Beautifully, if a non-Mãori person visits, and is invited and consents to the hongi, that person is considered Mãori for as long as they are among the Mãori village or gathering. For Adam, for Jesus' disciples, and for you and me, God chose and chooses to come so very close: to be with us, and within us, and between us, saturating us and holding us together.  May we know this and grow in this, more and more, consenting like Mary, and surrendering like Jesus himself, to the Presence and action of God - and to join God in the work of tending and healing God's world.

It's 2:27 in the morning on a Saturday night in Austin, Texas. The crowd has cleared out. The band has packed up. And Ramsay Midwood and I sit in a dark corner of Sam's Town Point — talking. I'd been listening to Ramsay's music for five or six years before I ever made it down there. Found him on Boot Liquor Radio — part of the Soma FM family of deep-cut internet stations — and I couldn't stop. That voice. Those lyrics. Funny, sharp, sometimes quietly heartbreaking. Beautifully crooked snapshots of America. Five years of telling myself: one day I'm going to Austin to see this guy. What I thought would be a twenty-minute conversation turned into more than an hour. His childhood outside Washington D.C. — raised by a father who went to college on a music scholarship but found his true calling as a novelist and poet, and a mother who was a painter. Theater at James Madison University. The Steppenwolf in Chicago. Los Angeles. A house fire. And a wrong turn on the way to a Super Bowl party that somehow changed everything. Sam's Town Point has been a South Austin institution since 1981. Tucked off Slaughter Lane in a residential corner of the city — you'd never know it's there unless someone brought you. Ramsay stumbled in for open mic night in 2002. By 2017 he owned the place. Not a bar owner. Not a businessman. A musician who took a wrong turn and never left. And somewhere along the way — I think I made a friend.

Today I'm reviewing The Verdant Cage—a fantasy that blends lush worldbuilding with dangerous power struggles and survival-driven stakes. Beneath the beauty of its setting lies a story about control, identity, and what happens when nature itself becomes both sanctuary and prison.The novel balances atmosphere with tension, creating a world that feels alive while steadily raising the emotional and political stakes. Between layered conflict, evolving character dynamics, and the constant feeling that something is about to unravel, this is a fantasy that keeps you engaged from beginning to end.

Meet the talented cast and director/founder from Every Brilliant Thing from the Maryland Ensemble Theater in Frederick, Maryland. Their charming and insightful conversation will motivate  you to catch a beautiful production in the heart of the most beautiful downtown in the USA!

Shae interviews Sarah Wilson about her recent book, I Eat the Stars: How to Live Fully and Beautifully in a Collapsing World. Together, they explore Sarah's journey from climate activism grounded in hope to a deeper acceptance that the world is undergoing irreversible change and that many of the systems we rely on are beginning to unravel.They discuss what we might do with and make of that acceptance, and how we might start to cultivate new and meaningful ways of living amid instability. https://sarahwilson.com/ 

Roxy & The Man, 17min., USA Directed by Joey Medina A terminally ill Vietnam veteran finds solace and purpose in rescuing an abused dog no one else wanted, rediscovering the meaning of life and the profound power of companionship. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to make a film about two broken souls that together become whole. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? From thinking about the project, to the finished product probably took two years. 3. How would you describe your film in two words!? Beautifully sad. 4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Finding the right dog to play the lead. I never intended to use my own. 5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I know they got it. They understood the message. 6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? In fifth grade after watching a super 8 film my teacher made with his class the period year. 7. What film have you seen the most in your life? Rocky. Best film ever made. 8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career? Exposure and feedback are key. 9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site? The platform is the easiest way to submit and keep track of submissions. 10. What is your favorite meal? Seafood of any kind 11. What is next for you? A new film? Yes , working on my first dramatic animation called, #SAY-HER-NAME. ——- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Sam Vander Wielen is an attorney turned entrepreneur who built the go-to legal template shop for online businesses. Her flagship product, the Ultimate Bundle, a package of fill-in-the-blank contracts and video trainings, has generated over $8 million in lifetime revenue and now earns close to $2 million per year with essentially one full-time employee. She published her first book with Hachette in April 2025, and she runs everything through a single evergreen webinar funnel that quietly generates six figures a month between launches. I met Sam at Craft and Commerce last year, and when I saw her post about 10,000+ webinar registrants and a $500,000 launch, I knew I had to talk to her. What blew me away wasn't the numbers; it was the simplicity. One product. One funnel. Two launches a year. Relentless customer research. She's the clearest example I've seen of someone who found the main thing and refused to let anything pull her off it. Sam Vander Wielen Sam's Sidebar Newsletter The Ultimate Bundle Book: When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy (Hachette, 2025) On Your Terms Podcast Sam on Barrett Brooks' podcast (referenced in intro) VideoAsk Growth in Reverse (Chenell Basilio) — referenced interview Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Jay introduces Sam and her $8M+ legal template business (02:27) What the Ultimate Bundle actually is — and why it hasn't changed much since 2017 (03:47) The Olive Garden effect: how Sam thinks about community and lifetime customer support (10:00) The $500K launch breakdown — what went right and why it wasn't an accident (13:28) Sam's full launch strategy: the teaser period, invite period, and treating registration like concert tickets (18:03) The on-webinar bonus that drove 128 purchases live — and why a book beat a $100 discount (22:56) How Sam uses VideoAsk to boost show-up rates and make 11,000 registrants feel personally seen (28:39) Voice of customer research: quarterly customer calls, AI transcript synthesis, and why Sam still reads the raw transcripts herself (33:14) Why working less keeps making the business better — and what the 'entrepreneurial gap year' actually means (36:04) What motivates Sam (honest answer: fear) — and what Jay relates to in that (42:00) Why AI isn't a threat to Sam's business — and how she reframed the 'doubt language' from Google to Claude *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE #292: Chenell Basilio — The state of email in 2026, growing your list without social media, and new predictions. *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

Viking raiders often targeted Christian monasteries for their beautifully decorated reliquaries, which were holy containers designed to house the remains of saints. While monks valued the sacred relics inside, the Norse raiders disregarded the contents, often shaking the relics out to claim the precious metal and jewels for themselves. These objects were frequently taken back to Norway and repurposed as jewelry or gifts for women, as evidenced by reliquary fragments found in female burial mounds. This pattern suggests that early raids were largely driven by young males seeking the wealth and status necessary to establish households and find wives back in Scandinavia. Barraclough also addresses the theory that female infanticide may have contributed to a gender imbalance, further fueling the need for men to go raiding. Beyond material wealth, the Norse worldview was deeply influenced by a belief in an unseen supernatural world that could impact human health and fate. An unusual artifact from Denmark, a human skull fragment carved with runes, served as a protective amulet against "dwarves" or other malevolent beings believed to cause sickness. In this context, supernatural entities like elves and dwarves occupied a similar space in the Norse mentality as modern concepts like germs or viruses. 4/81747 SCANDANAVIA

I am so excited for you to listen to the first episode in a special three-part series—Imagine the Keepsake. In this first episode, I'm sharing the heart behind Consider the Crayons, a brand new heirloom keepsake book created for mothers and their children—designed to be experienced together and treasured for years to come. Beautifully illustrated by Olivia Anderson, this book is now available on Amazon (softcover only at this time, though hardcover may appear listed but is not yet available. It is coming soon :). Consider the Crayons Heirloom Keepsake Book We hope you find it draws you closer to Him, and closer to your little ones as you read and experience this book together :) Next in the series: Remember the Keepsake with Olivia, the illustrator of this special book.

This week on Sinica: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wrapped up his fourth visit to China in as many years last week, and this one may be the most consequential yet. It comes at a moment when Spain has emerged, almost improbably, as the most outspoken voice in Europe challenging the direction of American foreign policy — closing its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in the war in Iran, denying Washington the use of the Rota and Morón bases, recognizing Palestine, and getting expelled from the U.S.-led Gaza Coordination Center for its "anti-Israel obsession." Against that backdrop, Sánchez delivered a remarkable speech at Tsinghua University — a speech I wrote about in detail on the Sinica Substack (PM Pedro Sánchez's Tsinghua Speech: A Masterclass in Diplomatic Rhetoric) — defending multilateralism, calling the EU-China trade deficit unsustainable, and naming China "a country rebuilding its greatness."To help make sense of it, I'm joined by Mario Esteban Rodríguez, full professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid, director of its Center for East Asian Studies, and senior fellow at the Elcano Royal Institute. Mario is the scholar most frequently quoted in Spanish and European media coverage of Spain-China relations, and the author most recently of China's Vertical Multilateralism and the Global South (Routledge, 2026). We discuss whether Sánchez is running an updated Merkel playbook or something qualitatively new, how much of the pivot is really about Trump, the sectoral politics of EVs and Iberian pork, the Chery plant in Barcelona, Spain's role as a gateway to Latin America, and whether Madrid is now a trailblazer for a broader European — and transatlantic — reorientation toward Beijing.06:33 — Sánchez's China strategy: pragmatism, consistency, and political capital08:35 — Domestic politics: the PSOE–PP consensus, Vox, and the regional contradiction12:40 — Merkel's playbook vs. Sánchez's: COVID, Ukraine, and the macroeconomic imbalance15:55 — The Tsinghua speech: Matteo Ricci, multipolarity, and the human rights omission28:17 — The Trump factor: Iran, Gaza, and the limits of overestimating the American effect35:48 — Trade, EV tariffs, pork, and Chinese investment in Spain (the Chery plant in Barcelona)47:04 — Agricultural constituencies and the paradox of Vox voters who benefit from China trade49:01 — Spain's influence in Brussels and the conditions for other member states to follow53:09 — Spain as gateway to Latin America, and the wider European (and Canadian) turn to BeijingPaying it Forward: The European Think-Tank Network on China (ETNC) — a network providing country-specific insights on EU member states' approaches to China, including the granular differences and nuances that non-European analysts often miss.RecommendationsMario Esteban: A trip, rather than a book — New Zealand, which he's visiting this summer with his family to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of The Fellowship of the Ring. A nod to his love of Tolkien and tabletop role-playing games (conducted, he is careful to note, in his own basement — not his parents').Kaiser Kuo: CONG — a new large-format magazine published out of Hong Kong (the title is pronounced Kong, though its ambiguous Pinyin-like spelling invites a second reading), now preparing its third issue. Beautifully produced on glossy and textured paper, with broad coverage of the art, culture, and design scene across East and Southeast Asia. Check it out online here: https://www.serakai.studio/congSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's our interview with Kyle Smith (writer/director) and Jeff Powers (cinematographer), the team behind 'SYLVANIA,' which is part of the "Narrative Features Competition" selection at the 2026 Florida Film Festival. -----About the film:In Kyle Smith's Sylvania, a marriage on the brink becomes the backdrop for a sharply observed and deeply human road trip. Stewart (Morgan Beck) and Gracie (Kerry Bishé, Argo) load their four-month-old baby and 17-year-old, basketball-obsessed son into the car and head to St. Louis to convince Gracie's estranged father, Frank (Paul Dillon), who is in the early stages of dementia, to accept help. But Stewart has his own coping mechanism: he's abandoned his iPhone and moves the family from Chicago back to his childhood home, committed to living as if it's the 1990s—complete with mixtapes, period-specific groceries, and analog nostalgia. For Gracie, already stretched thin by sleepless nights and emotional distance, the retro experiment feels less like a reset and more like regression. She's resolved to leave him after the trip. Once they arrive, her father is mean-spirited and stubborn, but still lucid and with plenty to say about the current family chemistry. Though dementia clouds his present, it sharpens his recollections of the past, offering Gracie fragments of the mother she barely knew. Beautifully acted and emotionally resonant, Sylvania blends road movie and dramedy into a smart, funny, and tender meditation on family, memory, and the ways we cling to the past—set against a perfectly curated '90s soundtrack. Director BioKyle Smith (Sylvania) (he/him) was raised in Columbia, Missouri. His previous films include Turkey Bowl and Blue Highway. He lives in Los Angeles with his family.

An exploration of Caribbean cuisine and culinary history, featuring more than 380 authentic home cooking recipes from across the region Caribbean cuisine reveals a culture of boundless imagination and creativity. It is the result of resourcefulness and ingenuity, where the need to survive and thrive shaped dishes that stand as powerful representations of its various cultures. In The Caribbean Cookbook, chef Rawlston Williams celebrates the diverse foods, flavors, and culinary traditions of this vibrant region. Featuring more than 380 recipes from 28 countries and island nations, the book includes classic marinades, sauces, and preserves; broths and soups; rices, grains, and vegetables; and chapters dedicated to Sea & River, On Land, Flour, Sugar, Juice, and Rum. The iconic ingredients synonymous with the Caribbean - citrus, nutmeg, coconut, tamarind, pimento, pineapple, rum - are showcased throughout, with spices as the stars, elevating other ingredients to create layered and satisfying dishes. This intensively researched recipe collection includes both beloved classics and lesser-known specialties. Home cooks around the world will discover Jamaica's Jerk Chicken and Dominica's Callaloo Soup; Puerto Rico's plantain-based Mofongo; Green Fig Salad from Saint Lucia; Haiti's Seafood Creole; a sweet Cashew Cake from Aruba; and other authentic dishes. There's plenty for armchair travelers to enjoy, too: Rawlston's descriptions of the islands' histories, culture, and traditions bring each recipe to life, while stunning color photography of the food and landscapes offers a whirlwind journey across one of the world's most beautiful destinations. Beautifully designed in bold tropical shades, The Caribbean Cookbook is a powerful, joyful ode to the many flavors of this incredible region.  Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in the Department of Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

An exploration of Caribbean cuisine and culinary history, featuring more than 380 authentic home cooking recipes from across the region Caribbean cuisine reveals a culture of boundless imagination and creativity. It is the result of resourcefulness and ingenuity, where the need to survive and thrive shaped dishes that stand as powerful representations of its various cultures. In The Caribbean Cookbook, chef Rawlston Williams celebrates the diverse foods, flavors, and culinary traditions of this vibrant region. Featuring more than 380 recipes from 28 countries and island nations, the book includes classic marinades, sauces, and preserves; broths and soups; rices, grains, and vegetables; and chapters dedicated to Sea & River, On Land, Flour, Sugar, Juice, and Rum. The iconic ingredients synonymous with the Caribbean - citrus, nutmeg, coconut, tamarind, pimento, pineapple, rum - are showcased throughout, with spices as the stars, elevating other ingredients to create layered and satisfying dishes. This intensively researched recipe collection includes both beloved classics and lesser-known specialties. Home cooks around the world will discover Jamaica's Jerk Chicken and Dominica's Callaloo Soup; Puerto Rico's plantain-based Mofongo; Green Fig Salad from Saint Lucia; Haiti's Seafood Creole; a sweet Cashew Cake from Aruba; and other authentic dishes. There's plenty for armchair travelers to enjoy, too: Rawlston's descriptions of the islands' histories, culture, and traditions bring each recipe to life, while stunning color photography of the food and landscapes offers a whirlwind journey across one of the world's most beautiful destinations. Beautifully designed in bold tropical shades, The Caribbean Cookbook is a powerful, joyful ode to the many flavors of this incredible region.  Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in the Department of Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

An exploration of Caribbean cuisine and culinary history, featuring more than 380 authentic home cooking recipes from across the region Caribbean cuisine reveals a culture of boundless imagination and creativity. It is the result of resourcefulness and ingenuity, where the need to survive and thrive shaped dishes that stand as powerful representations of its various cultures. In The Caribbean Cookbook, chef Rawlston Williams celebrates the diverse foods, flavors, and culinary traditions of this vibrant region. Featuring more than 380 recipes from 28 countries and island nations, the book includes classic marinades, sauces, and preserves; broths and soups; rices, grains, and vegetables; and chapters dedicated to Sea & River, On Land, Flour, Sugar, Juice, and Rum. The iconic ingredients synonymous with the Caribbean - citrus, nutmeg, coconut, tamarind, pimento, pineapple, rum - are showcased throughout, with spices as the stars, elevating other ingredients to create layered and satisfying dishes. This intensively researched recipe collection includes both beloved classics and lesser-known specialties. Home cooks around the world will discover Jamaica's Jerk Chicken and Dominica's Callaloo Soup; Puerto Rico's plantain-based Mofongo; Green Fig Salad from Saint Lucia; Haiti's Seafood Creole; a sweet Cashew Cake from Aruba; and other authentic dishes. There's plenty for armchair travelers to enjoy, too: Rawlston's descriptions of the islands' histories, culture, and traditions bring each recipe to life, while stunning color photography of the food and landscapes offers a whirlwind journey across one of the world's most beautiful destinations. Beautifully designed in bold tropical shades, The Caribbean Cookbook is a powerful, joyful ode to the many flavors of this incredible region.  Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in the Department of Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/caribbean-studies

An exploration of Caribbean cuisine and culinary history, featuring more than 380 authentic home cooking recipes from across the region Caribbean cuisine reveals a culture of boundless imagination and creativity. It is the result of resourcefulness and ingenuity, where the need to survive and thrive shaped dishes that stand as powerful representations of its various cultures. In The Caribbean Cookbook, chef Rawlston Williams celebrates the diverse foods, flavors, and culinary traditions of this vibrant region. Featuring more than 380 recipes from 28 countries and island nations, the book includes classic marinades, sauces, and preserves; broths and soups; rices, grains, and vegetables; and chapters dedicated to Sea & River, On Land, Flour, Sugar, Juice, and Rum. The iconic ingredients synonymous with the Caribbean - citrus, nutmeg, coconut, tamarind, pimento, pineapple, rum - are showcased throughout, with spices as the stars, elevating other ingredients to create layered and satisfying dishes. This intensively researched recipe collection includes both beloved classics and lesser-known specialties. Home cooks around the world will discover Jamaica's Jerk Chicken and Dominica's Callaloo Soup; Puerto Rico's plantain-based Mofongo; Green Fig Salad from Saint Lucia; Haiti's Seafood Creole; a sweet Cashew Cake from Aruba; and other authentic dishes. There's plenty for armchair travelers to enjoy, too: Rawlston's descriptions of the islands' histories, culture, and traditions bring each recipe to life, while stunning color photography of the food and landscapes offers a whirlwind journey across one of the world's most beautiful destinations. Beautifully designed in bold tropical shades, The Caribbean Cookbook is a powerful, joyful ode to the many flavors of this incredible region.  Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in the Department of Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

Bonfire of the Murdochs by Gabriel Sherman When Rupert Murdoch made a fateful decision about who should inherit his media colossus, he believed that pitting his children against each other would produce the most capable heir. Twenty-five years later, that gamble would tear apart one of the world's most powerful families and trigger a multi-billion dollar reckoning in a succession battle featuring betrayals, lawsuits, and revenge plots. In Bonfire of the Murdochs, bestselling author Gabriel Sherman tells the inside story of this epic family war, one whose seeds were planted a half-century ago in Australia when the complicated patriarch left his homeland to conquer the world and please the ghost of his judgmental father. That quest culminated in a media empire that controlled Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and tabloids on three continents, which wielded more political and cultural power than any single company in modern times. But Rupert's plan to rip up the secret trust controlling his empire and anoint his conservative firstborn son Lachlan as successor set him on a collision course with his three more liberal children. What price would Rupert pay to secure his legacy? For the aging patriarch, this would be his final and most personal deal. Based on interviews with more than 150 sources, Bonfire of the Murdochs is a richly textured narrative where each child plays their predestined role in a blood feud that explodes in a courtroom showdown. There, Murdoch's children weaponize his own secrets against him. It is a tragedy Shakespeare would have appreciated, where getting everything you want costs everything you love. Hooked by Asako Yuzuki Eriko really wouldn't mind being savaged, if it was her best friend doing the savaging ... Eriko's life appears perfect - devoted parents, spotless apartment and a job in the seafood division of one of Japan's largest trading companies. Her latest project, to reintroduce the controversial Nile perch fish into the Japanese market, is characteristically ambitious. But beneath her flawless surface she is wracked by loneliness. Eriko becomes fascinated with a popular blog written by a housewife, Shoko. Shoko's posts about eating convenience store food and her untidy home are the opposite of the typical Japanese housewife's manicured lifestyle. When Eriko tracks Shoko down at her favourite restaurant and befriends her, Shoko is at first charmed by her new companion. But as Eriko's obsession with Shoko deepens, her increasingly possessive behaviour starts to raise suspicion. As Eriko's carefully laid plans begin to unravel, how far will she go to hold on to the best friend that she's ever had? Beautifully translated by Polly Barton, Hooked is a thrilling and unsettling story of the line between friendship and dangerous obsession. A delicious exploration of food, loneliness and womanhood in contemporary Japan, Hooked brings together all the ingredients for which Asako Yuzuki is so adored. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we look at Bahman Mohassess's controversial work and question what people usually think is beautiful in art. We look at how "ugliness" can be a powerful form of expression rather than a flaw by talking about distorted figures, hybrid forms, and frightening images. In our talk, we connect Mohassess's work to modern art movements and the cultural background of Iranian modernism. This shows how identity, politics, and philosophical themes shape the meaning of art. Also, we wonder if art that makes us feel uncomfortable can help us understand things better and be more honest with ourselves. Join us as we consider what it means for art to be beautiful and whether being honest is more important than being perfect.

Kevin Nolan, space expert and lecturer in physics at TU Dublin, assesses the launch last night of the Artemis II space mission.

Join us in meeting 'British Brent'! Vincent Reed has a passion for restoring historic woodwork. He has worked on so many incredible projects in the UK, and continues to elevate craft in our world. To see more from Vincent, you can visit the links below: Website: https://www.vincentreed.com/ YouTube: ‪@vincentreedconservation‬ & ‪@HeritageBuildingsAssociation‬

It's Spring Break! Enjoy a few DTT Classics while we, and we hope you, enjoy some time with family.Buckle your seatbelt, thrills and spills await! We love making inexpensive changes to get a big result. We're calling this cheap thrills!Here are a few of the tips shared today.Paint old furniture for a new fresh lookUse unique objects for artworkPaint old wicker furniture or baskets a fun color for a changeUse an oversized basket to store extra pillows in your room, then it becomes decorBuy digital artwork on Esty and print it yourself for inexpensive, personal artworkDisplay things in threesChange your shower curtainReplace your lampshadesRearrange your bookcaseDTT DEFINES Cheval MirrorLISTENER QUESTION Jackie writes,I know you've mentioned that it's no longer stylish to decorate the empty space between top of cabinets and ceiling but what can I do about that space? It's awkward and I don't like it looking cluttered but I think it should be utilized in some way.HIGHLIGHTED EPISODE Negative Space HEREWe participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you.CRUSHESANITA'S CRUSH Faux hydrangeas in dark blue from OKA. Sadly OKA is no longer operating in the US. You might enjoy these similar faux hydrangeas HERE. KELLY'S CRUSH the movie, Living HERENeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERECheck out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!XX,Anita & KellyDI - 11:09 / 22:21See 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 the Always Better Than Yesterday Podcast, host Ryan Hartley sits down with Nic Warner and Sarah Warnaar to explore sacred union, polarity, men's work, women's work and the deeper path of love.Nic shares his journey from addiction, emotional disconnection and the collapse of his former life into a path of healing that led him into men's work and deeper self-awareness. Sarah reflects on her upbringing in a family of psychologists, her experience in modeling, and her journey through eating disorders and body dysmorphia into a deeper embodiment of the feminine.This episode explores what it truly means to move beyond modern relationship templates into something more honest, more challenging and more meaningful. Together, Nic and Sarah unpack the foundations of sacred union, the importance of inner sovereignty, and the role of brotherhood and sisterhood in shaping the people we become in relationship.The conversation moves through themes of intimacy, polarity, generosity, shadow work and communication, offering both practical insight and deeper philosophical reflection on what it takes to build a relationship rooted in truth rather than illusion.At its heart, this episode is about becoming the kind of person who can hold real love — grounded in devotion, responsibility and growth.About Nic Warner & Sarah Warnaar's WorkNic Warner and Sarah Warnaar guide men, women and couples through transformational work rooted in sacred union, embodiment and relational depth.The work includes men's work, women's work, retreats, rites of passage, coaching and immersive experiences designed to deepen connection and self-awareness.The goal is to help people come home to themselves, build inner union, strengthen relationships and create lives rooted in truth, connection and purpose.Those with ears, let them hear.Always love,RyanConnect with Nic Warner & Sarah WarnaarWebsite (Nic): https://www.nicwarner.com/Website (Sarah): https://www.sarahwarnaar.com/Instagram (Nic): https://www.instagram.com/nicwarner/Instagram (Sarah): https://www.instagram.com/sarahwarnaar/Instagram (Sarah) https://www.instagram.com/thetempleofthefeminineflame/ Connect with Always Better Than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/Men's Group (Akira): https://abty.co.uk/akiraJoin our mailing list: https://abty.co.uk/contactDiscover your heartset: https://abty.co.uk/coachingPlease email questions and reflections to:podcast@abty.co.ukEpisode Chapters00:00 – Introduction02:30 – Nic's journey through collapse and healing08:40 – Sarah's path into the feminine14:35 – Where sacred union begins19:20 – The three pillars28:30 – Brotherhood and men's work31:30 – Communication and unmet needs42:00 – Sisterhood and feminine wisdom47:00 – Sacred union is not Disney55:00 – Rites of passage59:00 – Legacy and heartprint#AlwaysBetterThanYesterday #RyanHartley #NicWarner #SarahWarnaar #SacredUnion #MensWork #WomensWork #Polarity #Relationships #PersonalGrowth

Uhhh... We tried something new here, this is a totally different type of episode. Let us know what you think of this less structured normal conversation. Back to craft next week, we just tried to have some fun!

Spring is finally here, and with it comes the promise of warmer weather, longer days, and plenty of opportunities to get out and explore with your family. In this episode, Megan and Sarah share the spring activities and outings currently sitting at the top of their family bucket lists. From quick Kansas City outings to a fun road trip idea, they're talking through experiences they hope to check out this season- and inviting you to add them to your list, too! Whether you're looking for a day trip, a unique museum experience, a fun show for the kids, or a special spring event around the city, this episode is packed with ideas to help you make the most of the season. Here are some of the spots and events mentioned in today's episode: Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium (Springfield, MO) If you're looking for a memorable family road trip, Megan recommends heading down to Springfield to visit this incredible aquarium and wildlife museum connected to the flagship Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Consistently ranked among the best aquariums in the United States, this massive attraction takes visitors on a 1.5-mile journey through immersive exhibits featuring sharks, stingrays, freshwater fish, and wildlife habitats from around the world. Highlights include: A walk-through underwater tunnel Interactive touch pools where kids can touch stingrays Beautifully designed exhibits that make you feel like you're stepping into different ecosystems Admission:Adults: about $45.99Children (ages 4–11): about $25.99Children 3 and under: Free Most families spend 2–3 hours exploring the aquarium and wildlife galleries at a relaxed pace. Fantastic Caverns Another fun stop while visiting Springfield is this one-of-a-kind cave experience. It's America's only ride-through cave, where visitors board a Jeep-drawn tram and travel through the cavern while a guide shares the history of the cave and points out stunning rock formations created by an ancient underground river! The guided tour lasts about 55 minutes, and the cave stays a comfortable 60°F year-round, making it a great activity no matter the season. Admission:Adults: about $36Children (6–12): about $18Children 5 and under: Free with a paying adult Best of all, no walking or stairs are required, making it a great option for families with kids or grandparents. KingCade Located inside Oak Park Mall, KingCade is a casual, all-you-can-play arcade that mixes retro favorites with modern games. Instead of paying per game, guests pay a flat fee and can play unlimited games during their visit. Pricing:Ages 10+: $9.99Under 10: $4.99 It's a fun, easy outing if you're already at the mall or looking for a quick entertainment option on a rainy spring day. Theatre for Young America at Union Station Kansas City If your kids love live theater, this children's theater company produces engaging shows designed specifically for young audiences. This spring they're performing Diary of a Wimpy Kid from March 17 – April 18. Tickets:General Admission: $12Union Station Members: $10 Showtimes typically include weekday morning performances and Saturday afternoon shows. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage Now through April 19, families can experience the story of the Titanic like never before at Union Station. This immersive exhibition allows visitors to walk through recreated rooms from the ship, explore artifacts, and hear powerful stories from passengers who were aboard the ill-fated voyage of the RMS Titanic. It's a powerful and fascinating historical experience for older kids and adults alike. Planet Comicon Kansas City One of Kansas City's biggest fan conventions returns March 27–29 with celebrity guests, cosplay, comics, gaming, and more. Family perks include: Kids 7 and under free on Friday and Saturday Family Day on Sunday, when kids 12 and under are free If your kids love superheroes, comics, or pop culture, this event is a blast! Parade of Hearts Kickoff Kansas City's beloved public art experience returns this spring. The kickoff event celebrates the start of the 2026 Parade of Hearts, where beautifully designed heart sculptures are displayed across the metro to highlight local artists and support Kansas City nonprofits. The April 4 event includes: A first look at the new heart-inspired artworks Family friendly activities Community celebrations of Kansas City's vibrant arts scene Spring always feels like a fresh start, and there's no shortage of fun ways to explore Kansas City and beyond with your family. Whether you're planning a road trip, checking out a new exhibit, or just looking for something fun to do on a Saturday, we hope today's episode gives you a few new ideas to add to your list! Be sure to check out our 101 Things To Do list, as well! Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Happy Mindful Monday Everyone! What happens when we stop looking in the mirror for permission and start looking within for power? In this episode, Allie is joined by Sandra  Silverman, a powerhouse advocate dedicated to stripping away the toxic lies we've been told about beauty, aging, and love.Sandra is living proof that midlife isn't a slow fade;it's a radical reawakening. Through a blend of "candor, comedy, and courage," she challenges the outdated ideals that keep women trapped in shame and perfectionism. Whether you are navigating your first major life pivot or deep in your own "anti-aging" adventure, Sandra's perspective will help you rediscover your strength and reclaim your passion. We're diving into why beauty is a mindset, how vulnerability becomes your greatest power, and why "starting over" is the ultimate act of liberation at any age. Sandra  Silverman is a bestselling author and a leading voice for women who are ready to build confidence on a foundation of truth rather than illusion. Her mission is to dismantle the filters and fakery of modern shame culture, replacing them with honesty and resilience. From emotional awakenings to her "anti-aging" adventures, Sandra's books are celebrated for being equal parts heartbreak and liberation. She stands firmly against the myth that aging means fading, instead fueling a movement that celebrates authenticity, humor, and the freedom to reinvent yourself. Sandra believes that looking "damn good" starts with how you think, not just how you look.   In this epsiode they discuss: The Anti-Aging Adventure: Moving from the desperate attempt to "turn back the clock" to a grounded journey of self-discovery. The Unfiltered Transition: What happens when you stop hiding your "secrets" and start using them as a roadmap for liberation. From "Fixing" to "Finding": Shifting the focus from repairing the surface to reclaiming the substance within. Beyond the Filter: Debunking the most pervasive and toxic myths of the modern beauty industry. The Misinformation Machine: Why "shame culture" is the most profitable product on the shelf and how to opt out. Reclaiming the Mirror: Strategies for seeing yourself through a lens of truth rather than a lens of marketing. How To Connect w| Sandra Instagram Website The Growth METHOD. FREE Membership◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS!◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Application Form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What are the coaching sessions like?⁠⁠• Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery.• Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings.• Thoughtfully facilitated sessions to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth.• Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me!• Allie's Socials• Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal• TikTok: @growthmindsetgal• Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.comLinks from the episode• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Broadcast Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Better Help Link: Save 10%SubstackDonate to GLOWIGloci 10% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inspired by a recent guest instructor at NBSS, Jackson wanted to talk about paints and finishes. Richard has a great perspective because of his extensive paint experience. Brent points out that because of UV, there is a big difference in finishes in Texas vs Massachusetts.

When is it time to move from working your small business, to running it. The craftsmen talk about when it is time to put down the toolbelt, if that is necessary for everyone, and how to practically make the switch between the two roles.

Talking with writer, reader, wanderer Znore , anonymous author of the blog Group Name for Grape Juice and his essay collection exploring imagination across philosophy, religion, literature, conspiracy, culture, a name plucked from Finnegans Wake, a pseudonym as portal, a thumb raised to the Dao of ideas.On hitchhiking as a philosophy of life, on synchronicities, on conversations continuing between strangers, on looking for the connective narrative between Blake and Nietzsche and McLuhan, on perception as incarnation, on bodying forth a world through the senses, on Nietzsche's claim that we are all greater artists than we know, on the imagination as Christ, on supercharging passive perception into active creation, on the non-dual lurking beneath, on CS Lewis and Tolkien and the myth that is also history, on Owen Barfield and original participation, on Steiner's evolution of consciousness, on animism as the religion of the earth, on the 8 million kami of Shinto and finding spirits in toilets and trees and rocks, on idolatry as the epoch of separation, on Philip K. Dick and the band that only played once but left many recordings, on finding God in the litter of the street, on Joyce and the refusal to separate high and low culture, on Finnegans Wake, on Vipassana, on prayer as the fastest route to sacred space, on Meister Eckhart's , on the original sangha and the early Christians as communists, on Marx's alienation mapped onto Barfield's idolatry, on the potlatch and the destruction of surplus, on Robert Anton Wilson's axiom that communication only happens between equals, on politics as the great distraction from the spiritual project, on the Chöd ritual and monks inviting demons to devour them in charnel grounds, on the eye atop the conspiracy pyramid being your own ego, on Jacob Böhme's God of wrath and God of love as one God, on AI as both Pentecost and Antichrist, on masks as honest practice, on raising children, on quiet resistance, on the cosmic communism of saving all beings from suffering, on life, on practice, on love.ExcerptsOn HitchhikingEvery time you're on the road and you put your thumb out, you're tapping into the DAO and just any ride that you get, completely alters the course of your life in a certain way.On ImaginationThe primary imagination is the imagination of the I am, which is God, but it's reflected in us through our perception.And so we all have this, we all have the imagination of God in the sense that we perceive things and we create the world that we behold with our senses. It's already anti-authoritarian. But I'll call myself an anarchist anyway, just to just to emphasize that, that my main focus is freedom and liberty, right? And especially that includes above all the freedom of the imagination. The liberty of the imagination.On PoliticsCosmic communism, not related to state control and Stalinism, none of that, but it's save all beings from suffering. That's what my politics are all about…Death Sweat of the Cluster: Selected Essays from Groupname for Grapejuice.By ZnoreAn inebriated exploration of reality and other myths featuring Finnegans Wake, William Blake, Robert Anton Wilson, Philip K. Dick, Emma Goldman, Ezra Pound, Robert Duncan, Terence McKenna, Gertrude Stein, Carl Jung, Marshall McLuhan and others as guides and waylayers. A cast of hundreds. Blog becomes book becomes new medium entirely. Synchronicity, siddhis, numerology, psychedelics, anarchy, the gods, yes. The poetics of anti-authority. Beautifully illustrated. Read with tea.Group Name for Grape Juicehttps://groupnameforgrapejuice.blogspot.com/ Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe

This episode starts out as a deep dive into stairs and mantles, then turns into a fun bit of chaos. Join in to learn why the orders define proportions of a room without dictating the style of the room.

Join the craftsmen as they talk to Dave Rogers from Windsor One. From philosophy, to wood growth, to marketing, they cover all aspects of Windsor in a really fun and engaging conversation.

During home build or remodel, there are 6 hidden designers who play a role in changing your desired plans for the house, often without your consent. As a homeowner or homebuilder, it is your job to be aware of these and to know how to push back to keep the integrity of your original design.

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What if aging wasn't something to fight, but something to honor? In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring conversation, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with entrepreneur and skincare founder Cathi Carrier to talk about confidence, reinvention, trusting yourself, and building a business aligned with your values.Cathi's journey began as a young girl struggling with acne and self-confidence. That challenge sparked a lifelong passion for skincare, eventually leading her to build an award-winning spa, Bella Estetica, and later launch Purely Bella, a clean skincare brand created specifically for women over forty. Along the way, she navigated single motherhood, financial hustle, entrepreneurship, self-doubt, faith, and the courage to start again from scratch.This episode is about so much more than skincare. It is about listening to your instincts, letting go of other people's opinions, creating alignment in your business, embracing aging with grace, and choosing brave moves over perfect ones.If you've ever felt pulled toward a new chapter but wondered if you're too late, too old, or too unsure, this conversation will meet you right where you are.What You'll Hear in This Episode • Why she believes confidence is built through lived experience, not perfection • The leap from employee to spa owner and how she pushed through self-doubt • Lessons from single motherhood, hustling, and rebuilding life from the ground up • Why trusting your gut is essential in business and life • The power of having — or becoming — your own support system • How Cathi built a spa rooted in safety, care, and empowerment for women • The importance of knowing your values and ideal client in business • Funny Cape Cod stories, including the infamous waxing pivot moment • Why self-care is not selfish and how inner health shows up in your skin • A holistic approach to skincare, wellness, and aging gracefully • Launching Purely Bella and creating products for women in midlife • Redefining beauty as healthy, radiant, confident skin at every ageWebsite: purelybellabeSupport the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...