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265. Servant Leadership, Mentoring, and Actionable Steps with Kathryn Spitznagle   2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV) "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."   **Transcription Below**   Questions and Topics We Cover: What are some servant leadership principles you've learned over the years? How did you learn forgiveness is part of leadership? Will you elaborate on a leadership tool mentioned in your book, which is called the "Hero Page?"   Thank You to Our Sponsor: WinShape Marriage   Kathryn Spitznagle is the author of "Rock Star Millennials--Developing the Next Generation of Leaders," and the companion workbook, "Rock Star Millennials Toolkit." She is a professional coach and the founder of Mentoring Women Millennials, LLC. She has 30+ years of mentoring, coaching and leadership development in corporate, small business and not-for-profit environments as well as 10+ years of mentoring cancer survivors and their families throughout their journey. Her mission is to foster the personal and professional development of leaders... for the life they lead today...and the one they want tomorrow.   Savvy Sauce Episodes Mentioned in Episode: Being Intentional with Marriage, Parenting, Rest, Personal development, and Leadership with Pastor, Podcaster, and Author, Jeff Henderson Biblical Principles as Wise Business Practices with Steve Robinson   Additional Previous Episodes on Business and Leadership on The Savvy Sauce: The Inside Scoop on Chick-fil-A with Mark Dugger How to Apply Successful Business Principles to Your Life with Dee Ann Turner Leadership Principles and Practices with Former NFL Player, J Leman How to Lead When You're Not in Charge with Author and Pastor of North Point Community Church, Clay Scroggins Understanding the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator to Improve Your Marriage, Family, and Work Relationships  Thriving at Work, Home, and Life with Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Business Owner, Crystal Paine Energy to Spark Success in Your Business with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Podcaster, Christy Wright How 2 questions can grow your business and change your life with author, pastor, and podcaster, Jeff Henderson Radical Business and Radical Parenting with Gary & Marla Ringger, Founders of Lifesong for Orphans Stewardship as the Daughter of Chick-fil-A Founders with Trudy Cathy White Living Intentionally with Shunta Grant Generational Differences in the Workplace with Haydn Shaw Pursuing Your God-Given Dream with Francie Hinrichsen Leadership Training: Five Key Elements for Creating Customer Loyalty in Your Business with Elizabeth Dixon  Uncover Your Purpose with Clarity with Isimemen Aladejobi Unlocking Meaning and Purpose in Your Life and Overcoming Burnout with Dale Wilsher Leading Your Family, Marriage, and Self with Justin Maust Divine Productivity with Matt Perman 223 Journey and Learnings as Former Second Lady of the United States with Karen Pence Patreon 27 Re-Release: Purposeful and Practical with Emily Thomas Special Patreon Re-Release: Creativity and Career While Raising a Family with Jean Stoffer   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   **Transcription**   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger:  (0:12 - 1:20) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.    I'm thrilled to introduce you to our sponsor, WinShape Marriage.    Their weekend marriage retreats will strengthen your marriage while you enjoy the gorgeous setting, delicious food, and quality time with your spouse. To find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org/savvy.    Kathryn Spitznagle is my enchanting guest for today, and her resume is quite impressive, but what actually is even more of a standout is her humble heart.   So, if you are one who learns from stories and encouragement, and you also appreciate actionable, practical tools, this conversation is definitely for you. Here's our chat. Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Kathryn.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:21 - 1:24) Oh, thank you, Laura. Appreciate you having me.   Laura Dugger:  (1:24 - 1:32) Well, I'd love for you just to start us off by giving us a snapshot of your background and also your current phase of life.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:33 - 6:47) Okay, lots of seasons. Yeah, learned, you know, you learn something from all of them. So, I started out in journalism.   I've kind of come back to my roots interviewing folks. I was a sports writer, so I grew up in a family with four brothers, so when I went to college, I knew sports, and at the time, that was unusual to have a female sports So I did that, and then went into publishing after I got my journalism degree, and since I'd been a sports writer, they put me in the men's division of this magazine publishing company. So, I started out learning, I started out working for a helicopter magazine, and I was an editor, and the only one that did know how to fly, and so they sent me to flight school in order to be a better editor and, you know, learn how to communicate with our readers.   And again, then because I'd done that and was in the men's division, they moved me then to shooting times, which was hunting and sports shooting. So, then I learned how to shoot guns and reload in that whole industry. From there, I went to fashion.   So, I went to the women's division, and at first they said, you know, are you sure you want to do this? And I said, well, this will be the first job you've put me on that won't kill me. You know, I've learned how to fly planes and shoot guns.   You know, let me have a shot at that Singer sewing machine. And I was a terrible seamstress. And they said, really, what we want you to do in fashion is to create a presence in New York, in Manhattan.   And so, the publisher was in Peoria, Illinois, but they wanted a presence in Manhattan. And so that's what I did for three years, worked remotely back and forth, and created that presence, joined the Fashion Group International. They hired three consultants to fix me up.   And so, I laugh if you've ever seen the movie Miss Congeniality, that was me. So, you know, learned all about the fashion industry and built those relationships with our advertisers. And also, then we went into television and did a lifetime, the TV show, weekly TV show on Lifetime called Make It Fashion.   And we're trying to blend that the home sewing industry with the fashion industry. So, if you saw this on the runway, in Milan, or in New York, or in Paris, this is how you can make it yourself, be your own designer kind of thing. So that was my journalism start, then moved to St. Louis, got married, had babies, and went into corporate communications, worked for Purina in St. Louis, where I learned so much about leadership, moved back to Peoria, and I went to work for Caterpillar. And when I retired from Caterpillar, then I started this business, Mentoring Women Millennials. And I have such a heart for this generation. I think they're so bright and smart and creative and entrepreneurial, and they get a bad rap.   And so, I wanted to have a platform to lift them up, and also to give them tools. So, the first year I wrote a book, Rockstar Millennials, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. And what I found, there were so many really sharp, bright millennials that had never had good leaders.   They never had a mentor. They didn't have the tools. Many of them were entrepreneurs.   They didn't intend to lead people. They had a craft. They started a business, and it grew.   And they're like, now I got people. What do I do with people? And as I was out speaking about my business, I found the audience very consistently had two types of attendees.   One was what I would call a seasoned leader, who said, for helping the millennials, thank you. Something along that line. And then I would have a young person stand up and say, “Do you have a book”?   And after that happened several times, okay, Lord, I got this. Yeah, write a book. And I remember saying, “That's a good idea, God, but I don't have time.”   And so if you want to know why COVID happened, it was me. Because the good Lord said, hey, it's February of 2020. It looks like you have time right now.   And so I hired an editor. We wrote a book in four months and published it at the end of the year. And in 2021, then started the podcast.   Laura Dugger:  (6:48 - 7:04) Well, that's an incredible resume and such a whirlwind to getting here today. But you mentioned some leadership principles, especially at Purina. So, Kathryn, what are some of those servant leadership principles that you've learned and acquired over the years?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (7:04 - 9:34) Over the years, yeah. Just some amazing leaders at Purina. Their culture was very much a servant leadership culture.   Purina as a company was created in the 1950s by an independently wealthy gentleman, William H. Danforth. And he created the Youth Foundation in St. Louis. And he found once he got kids out of gangs and out of jail and off drugs, nobody would hire them. So, he created a company to hire those kids, Purina. And so, they, yes, told us that, you know, the first day he said, you know, this is never confused what we make with why we're here.   We were here, we were created to develop people for life. What we make will change. But the reason we're here will not.   And Danforth also wrote a book called I Dare You. I Dare You to be the best you can be and help someone else do the same. And so that very first day we were told the story of the genesis of Purina, we were given that book, I Dare You.   And when we left orientation, we met, they had 360-degree mentoring. And they said, “This is how we create this culture. And we continue this for generations through mentoring.”   So, when you leave orientation, you're going to meet your leader mentor, your peer mentor, and in 90 days, you'll be mentoring. Everyone at Purina mentors, and we all learn from each other constantly. So that was the platform.   And that was the culture. And when you think about feeling cherished, and valued, that's how they did it. Because if you're going to mentor someone, and someone's going to mentor you, you have value.   And the people you're working with have value. And so that creating a cherished culture was their legacy. And then it's something that I took on to Caterpillar.   And I continue now, in my keynote speaking, that's one of the most popular is how to create a cherished culture in the boardroom, in the living room, and in the classroom. Hmm.   Laura Dugger:  (9:35 - 9:47) And so, I won't ask for the entire keynote speech then, but is there an overview that you can give us of those things that we could implement that you've learned to implement over time as well?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (9:47 - 11:29) Yes, some of the tools. And, and that was another wonderful thing about Purina that I saw then, and haven't seen it since. You know, it seemed unique to me at the time.   Fast forward a few years, and it was like, yeah, that was very unusual leadership. And one of the things that they valued was, know your people, understand them, know their needs, know their wants. Even at this point, so, you know, I'm talking 30 years ago, I went to work there in 1990.   They were talking about purpose. What's your purpose? Purina had a very specific purpose.   We are a purposeful company. We're here to develop people for life. And, and they even said, I thought this was unique to it at orientation.   They said, and we hire bright, smart people, and we don't expect you to stay here very long. Our job is to send you off better than we found you. And with a positive impression of Purina.   And here's why. When you leave here, you may go to another Fortune 50 company, which I did. You may be in a position to impact a merger or acquisition.   You can buy and sell our stock. And at the very least, when you go to the grocery store, you can buy dog food. And we want it to be Purina.   Laura Dugger:  (11:31 - 11:36) That's incredible. That actually happened then with you taking that forward.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (11:37 - 16:07) And all of those lessons learned. So, when I talk about creating a cherished culture, Purina, one of the things they did very well was to introduce a concept, illustrate it with a story, and then activate it with a tool. So mentoring, they talked about here is the platform on which our company is built, developing people for life.   And they told us that story then about Purina. Then they gave us the book. And then they gave us a mentor that we were meeting with each week.   And they gave us a, what do I want to say, an outline. So, when you meet with your mentor or mentee, here are questions to ask. Here's a way to go about this.   And the number one reason people do mentor is because they don't know how. What's a process? And so how smart?   Purina's like, here. Here's an outline. Here are things to ask.   Here are discussion topics. And here are different tools we're going to give you as you progress in leadership. And they're designed for you then to pass on.   And so those are some of the tools when I talk about creating a cherished culture. One of the tools is here are questions to ask. Here's how to have that dialogue.   Here are discussion topics. When you're developing a relationship with this person, ask about their life outside of work. Ask about their family and friends and whatever, as much as they'd like to share.   Not everyone does. That's okay too. Ask about their best day at work.   What's a bad day at work? What's their best boss like? How do they like to be recognized?   What's their purpose? One of the most insightful questions they asked at Purina was, why do you want to succeed? And why do you want this company to succeed?   And those two questions give insight to someone's purpose. And so, then if you frame discussions around their purpose and their values, it is exponentially more meaningful to them. So, when I talk about how do you lead millennials and how is it different?   Those are a couple of the things. Understand their purpose. Understand their life. Their values outside of work, and frame things within their purpose.   Here's an example and or their values. If someone says, my values are hard work and transparency. I want people to be honest. Those are a couple of my values.    Okay. So, if I were leading that person and I saw them being transparent with someone else, being open and honest, I would recognize them for that.   Not just recognize them for the work, but recognize them for their value, demonstrating their value. I saw you be open and honest with that person. Thank you for that.   If kindness is a value, I saw you. I saw what you did there today to help someone out without being asked. Thank you for that kindness.   That resonates on a whole different level. And if you have to have a tough discussion with that person to say, frame it in those words. I know you value honesty, and I do too.   And so, we need to have an honest conversation. And here's some things that I'm seeing in your behavior, in your leadership, or in your work style that can hold you back. So, let's fix this whole different way to lead.   Laura Dugger:  (16:09 - 16:39) Absolutely. And I love how some of these even one-page practical tools you've included in the back of your book. So, it's a plug and play, but I'm even thinking back to your mentoring relationships where you had this circle of mentors and you were mentoring.   I think it's also helpful to get to hear one another's mistakes. So, are you comfortable sharing any mistakes that you've made along the way that actually even turned out to be beneficial learning opportunities?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (16:40 - 20:32) Absolutely. Loads of them. I've got loads of them.   And one of the women I mentor has said, I think I've advanced my career 10 years by learning from your mistakes. And I love that. And she's like, now I'm going to make plenty of my own, but I'm not going to make yours.   And I said, “Good. That's the point of all this.” One of the big ones I made at Purina.   I think a lot of places I would have been fired, probably should have been. I was working in the marketing group, and we were like an internal marketing. So, we did the new product introduction, point of purchase, point of sale materials, the legal documents that went out, the whole packet that would go out to a distributor, a grocery store.   And EverReady Battery was one of our product lines. So, we had internal clients. And as they had new product introductions, we'd get the materials together.   We had in-house printing, all of the things, graphic design, and that was all under my purview. The letter, there's a letter that went out to distributors that was a legal document and had a number. And I pulled the wrong letter, the wrong number.   And it wasn't discovered until last minute. And we sat down with the client and they're like, oh my gosh, this is the wrong legal letter. And I, you know, I'm the account rep, that was on me.   So, I had to go back, I had to go to Neil Lewis, my boss and say, “Okay, we've got to pull this back before it all goes out, reprint, which is going to be all our expense. We're going to have to have people working off shifts and all that sort of thing to do it quickly. And then reassemble all these Eveready Battery packets and, you know, do as close as we can to meeting their deadline.”   And so basically it's going to eat up our margin and we're going to have more printing expense. We're going to have more labor and we're going to have some unhappy people. And our client's not real happy either.   And that was all me. And Neil said to me, “You know, I learned something today. And he said, until today, I thought you walked on water.”   And he said, “Now I know you're human, just like the rest of us.” And I thought, oh, my word. And he's like, okay, so what happened?   That was a mistake. How are we going to fix it? And I said, “I've already pulled the right letter, getting it reprinted. Here's the, additional time and money. Here's how it's going to impact our margin.” And he said, “You know, can we do it? And can we satisfy the customer and get, if not meet their deadline very close?”   And I said, “We can meet their deadline if we have people work third shift.” And, you know, and he said, “Okay, let's do it. That's the right thing to do.” And, and he said, Kathryn, “I told you what I learned today. What did you learn?”   And I said, “I learned how to be the kind of leader I want to be when someone makes a mistake.”   Laura Dugger:  (20:36 - 21:05) Wow. The humility in that is incredible. And thank you for sharing.   Stories are so memorable. It makes me instantly reminded of two previous episodes. I'll make sure I link in the show notes, both with Jeff Henderson and Steve Robinson, accomplished businessmen, but who were also willing to share stories and how just like you, it actually made them a better, more relatable leader.   And so that's encouraging.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (21:06 - 21:34) And I knew when I got to Caterpillar and, uh, particularly when I was running the Caterpillar visitor center, because that was so new and never been done in Caterpillar. And so, we're going to make some mistakes and we're going to learn, you know, along the way. And there was more than one occasion where I was reminded of Neil Lewis.   And I said, okay, I learned something today. You are human. Just like the rest of us.   Now, how are we going to fix this?   Laura Dugger:  (21:35 - 23:48) And then what did you learn?    Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor.    Friends, I'm excited to share with you today's sponsor, WinShape Marriage. 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During your time away in this beautiful place, you and your spouse will learn from expert speakers and explore topics related to intimacy, overcoming challenges, improving communication, and more.   I've stayed on site at WinShape before and I can attest to their generosity, food, and content. You will be so grateful you went. To find an experience that's right for you and your spouse, head to their website, to find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org/savvy. That's W-I-N-S-H-A-P-E marriage.org slash S-A-V-V-Y. Thanks for your sponsorship.   You've had so much experience in different areas and as a corporate leader. So what is it that drew you specifically to have a heart for millennials, which we can define as those approximately born between the 1980s and early 2000s?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (23:50 - 28:18) I really started working with them. My last role at Caterpillar, I was a director of global sustainability and it was within public affairs. So, we were leading, Caterpillar was leading a natural infrastructure coalition.   I was working with a lot of different entities, public, private, governmental. We're trying to get language passed into law. That was a big portion of my job.   Another portion of my job was to be out speaking about what Caterpillar was doing in the world of sustainability. And I loved that. What I found was the sustainability groups of Caterpillar employees all around the world, we do a global call quarterly, learning what everybody was doing.   They were all this age group. And when we would do the river cleanup on Saturday, these are the people that showed up with their kids. And when we do tree plantings, these are the people that showed up with their kids.   It's like, okay. And I remember saying to my peers, you know what, this group of employees, these young people are not going to retire with a pension like we are with health care like we do. There's so many things that we have garnered through our career appropriately.   They don't have that. What drives loyalty for them and what engages them with Caterpillar are these things. These things we're doing through the foundation where we're giving back and improving the world and the things we're doing in sustainability, giving back, improving the world.   They are so much more engaged in our company through these things. And so, I kind of knew, I thought, okay, I'm not sure exactly where the Lord is leading, but it's going to be with those people. And that was the thing I knew when I retired that, okay, this is what I want to do.   And then the more I worked, you know, I started the business mentoring women millennials. The more I worked with these young women, the more I saw, yes, there's a need. There's a need here.   And I always, you know, again, people would ask, why? Why are you so connected? And I said, first of all, I saw the value in them.   But secondly, I think I was one. My husband and I laughed that we never really fit in with our generation. And here's why.   We both were out of school and working on our careers when we met. And in our generation, you got married right out of high school, or at the very least right out of college. And so, you know, our families had given up.   They're like, they're never going to get married. They're working. They got this whole career thing going.   And so, when we got married, well, then we didn't have children until we were in our 30s. You know, highly irregular for our generation. We were entrepreneurial.   So, we were looking at franchises in our 20s. And our families were like, just get a job. What is this?   You got to buy something and then you buy something else. And my husband owned a business, his first business in his 30s. We both had side hustles.   Again, friends and family were like, just do one job. What is with you guys? Always got all these things, you know, going.   And then when I took the job in fashion, and I was working in Manhattan and living in Peoria, like, what do you even call that kind of work to call it remote? Working remotely? Yeah.   And so, I think part of my heart for them is I was one. And so, when they talk about some of the struggles and the things that are endearing to them, like, I got you. I felt like that, too.   Laura Dugger:  (28:20 - 28:57) That is incredible. And I think it really does make you the perfect person for that mentor mentee relationship. And I kind of want to camp out on that further, because we've alluded to it.   And some of these tips are in your book, where you highlight those discussion topics that give people the tools. But then if we take it a step further or personalize it, how can all of us as listeners begin a mentoring relationship like the one you've described? And I'm even thinking of the beginning point.   Do you think it's up to the mentor or the mentee to initially reach out?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (28:58 - 33:07) Either one. Yeah, either one can work. When I left Purina, having had this wonderful leadership experience and mentoring environment, I thought, well, this must be what all corporations are like.   No. Doesn't make them bad. They're just different.   So, when I got to Caterpillar that was male, very male dominated, I remember calling my mentor at Purina, who is still my mentor today. She mentored me for 22 years at Caterpillar after I left Purina. And then was one of the biggest proponents of me writing my book and starting my business.   And we still get together today. So, when they talk about developing people for life, they're very serious about that. And so, when I got to Caterpillar, I thought, well, they don't seem to have this.   I think I'll start a mentoring program. Well, I was, you know, some little gal in marketing. You're not going to start a mentoring program for a Fortune 50 company out of that spot.   It comes up through HR and Office of Business Practices and Legal and all of that. Anyway, I called my mentor at Purina, very frustrated, and I said, “Lynn, you and Neil make a place for me. I'm coming back.   They don't have a mentoring program here.” I don't, you know, and she said, “Okay, first of all, we didn't train you up to come back. Your job is to take this forward.”   And she said, “Are there young women there?” Yes. And she said, “Mentor them.”   And she said, “Are there leaders that need support?” And I said, “Yes.” And she said, “Okay, support them.”   She said, “Are there teams that need to be built?” And I said, “Yes.” And she said, “Then you have good work to do there.”   Go. And she hung up. I thought, OK.   And so, from that moment on, when I would see an announcement that would come through email where a woman was being hired into Caterpillar, I would reach out to her and just say, do you have a mentor or would you like one? And for 22 years, they all said yes. And so that's what I did.   I worked with those women. And, you know, here's another God wink when my announcement went out, then that I was retiring. These women all started coming back to me wherever they were in the nation and even in the world.   Many of them had gone on to do other things, bigger, better things. And they all started reaching out to me. Someone had forwarded the announcement to them and said, “We want you to start a business, a mentoring business and help others just like you helped us, and we will help you.”   And one said, “You need to write a book, and I'll write the forward.” Another one said, “Yes, and you need to do podcasts and I'll be on one.” Another one said, “I know what's going to stop you at your website, so I'm going to help you with your website.”   Another one said, “You're going to need testimonials.” So, she posted on social media that anyone that's ever been mentored by Kathryn Spitznagel, leave a message here. Very humbling.   And another one said, “I'm now VP of a big company in Chicago and I will hire you.” And so, I retired one day and started a business the next.   Laura Dugger:  (33:09 - 33:30) Incredible how that all came back around. And I gleaned so much from your stories in your book, and then even getting to connect with you before today. But there's another story about servant leadership that you shared from the man who you've named your previous boss, Neil Lewis.   Will you share? Do you know which one I'm thinking of?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (33:31 - 36:35) Yeah. You need to know three personal things about everyone who works for you. Okay.   So, Neil Lewis had leadership meetings. There were 12 of us were his leadership team every Monday morning. He was also a minister outside of work.   So, a lot of times we would laugh that we were getting the rehash of the sermon from yesterday as part of his leadership. But he often gave us assignments. And one Monday morning, he said, okay, here's your assignment.   I want you to know three personal things about everyone who works for you. And they need to be things that aren't in their personnel file. And he said, I'm going to ask you sometime this week about one of those people, but you won't know which one.   So, you need to know all of them. And I, you know, lousy leader, I was just learning. And I said, Neil, I have 10 people, three things, 10 people, that's 30 things I got to know.   And he said, Kathryn, good math. You have some work to do. So, I went back, and I interviewed each one of my 10 people, three things, found him out, followed the assignment.   And I was ready. And I saw him in the hall later in the week. He said, “Kathryn, walk with me. I'm going to the next meeting.” I said, “Okay.” Tell me three personal things about Kathy, who works for you. I said, “Okay.”   Kathy has recently divorced. Uh, she has an 18-month-old baby, and she is moving to a new apartment. And he said, “What have you done to help her?”   And honest to God, I said, “That wasn't part of the assignment.” And he looked at me and I said, “No, wait a minute. I did help her.   I changed her hours. She has a longer commute now into St. Louis. So, she's going to come in at 8:30 am and work till 5:00 pm.”   And I was feeling pretty proud of myself, like bonus question. And he said, “Did she come to you, or did you go to her?” And I said, “Well, she came to me, but I said, it was okay.”   So, Kathryn know your people. If you don't know your people, you don't know what they need. And if you don't know what they need, you can't help them.   And if you can't help them, what in the world are you doing here? It says leaders were here to serve. And if you're not here to serve, you need to step out.   I became a different leader that day. One who chose to lead by serving.   Laura Dugger:  (36:38 - 37:17) I just wanted to let you know there are now multiple ways to give when you visit thesavvysauce.com. We now have a donation button on our website and you can find it under the donate page, which is under the tab entitled support. Our mailing address is also provided.   If you would prefer to save us the processing fee and send a check that is tax deductible. Either way, you'll be supporting the work of Savvy Sauce Charities and helping us continue to reach the nations with the good news of Jesus Christ. Make sure you visit thesavvysauce.com today. Thanks for your support.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (37:18 - 38:19) You know, the other piece, uh, the other thing that he taught me there, uh, Laura, as we continued to walk, uh, because he always wanted to bring things back around to, to a positive. He was going to make his point, but he was not going to leave me there, you know? He said, Kathryn, “Do you understand what you missed there?”   It was such a missed opportunity with Kathy, um, to engage her and to help her feel cherished. He said, “That's the difference when you anticipate someone's needs and you go to them before they ask. That's the opportunity.”   That's the gold. That's what engages people and, uh, garners their loyalty. And that's when they feel cherished.   That was the real missed opportunity.   Laura Dugger:  (38:23 - 38:35) And that never left you. And that's probably blessed so many people hearing that. What about lessons of forgiveness in leadership as well?   Do you have any stories to illustrate that?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (38:35 - 42:28) Yes. And that's another lesson from, from Neil Lewis that was a profound lesson for me that I've never heard anywhere else. Forgiveness is part of leadership. So, I learned this, um, again, lousy leader just starting out.   And, um, when he put me into leadership, I was like, how hard could it be? Tell people what to do. They do it.   And then came my first employee opinion survey results and they were bad. The numbers were bad. The comments were bad.   The people were unhappy. Um, and the comments to me were, were hurtful. They were justified, but they were hurtful.   And so, when I got, uh, you know, got all the information, I left, I was upset. The next day when I came into the office, I just went into my office and closed the door. I thought they don't want to talk to me.   I don't want to talk to them. That's fine. I was working here.   So, Neil gave me a little time to cool off. And then he came in and, um, on my desk, uh, one of the things that they, um, Purina does in terms of creating that cherished culture is, um, to have things around you that revitalize you. And so, they ask you one of the first days about what, what are things that revitalize you?   And I said, okay, uh, fresh flowers revitalize me. They remind me of my grandmother, nanny, and being in the garden. Um, notes are cards from handwritten, you know, from friends and family and a walk outside.   Those are three things that revitalize me. Okay. So again, I registered with Neil Lewis.   He knew that was a way to frame things for me. So, when he came in that morning, he picked up one of the cards from my desk and he handed it to me and he said, to read that card. And I said, you can read it.   He said, “No. No, I'm asking you to read it out loud to me.” So, it was a card from someone on my team, very complimentary about my leadership style and what it, how it impacted them. And he said, “Is that the leader you are today?”   And I said, “No, but in fairness, they were mean to me. They said some very hurtful things and yeah, I'm not happy.” He said, “Okay.”   And he said, “Kathryn, as leaders, our job is to give first and give again”. And he said, “Do you know what the bridge is between giving first and giving again?” And I said, “No.”   I said, “Neil, I'm not tracking with you.” And he said, “Forgive.” And I said, “Oh, forgiveness.”   And he said, “Nope. Forgiveness is something someone else does. That's a noun. Forgive is a verb. And that's what I need to see you do. Forgive.”   He said, “Kathryn, forgiveness is a big part of leadership and it's something that will hold you back for the rest of your life. So, I am asking you today to be the leader I know you to be and forgive them.”   Laura Dugger:  (42:32 - 42:52) Well, in even the way he modeled that in the way you shared that story, it also reminds me of another leadership tool that you mentioned in your book, which I think if somebody is experiencing this, that could be a really practical next step. So, it's called the hero page. Will you elaborate on that for us?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (42:52 - 52:07) Yes. And so, at Purina, when they talked about having these one-on-ones with your team, with your mentees, with your mentors, kind of framing the dialogue in three buckets, called it three bucket exercise. And I still, this is how I still mentor today.   Uh, so the first thing we ask people to come prepared with is bucket one. What are we celebrating? What have you learned? What have you accomplished? What has gone so well?   Um, since the last time we spoke, because we, as people, but particularly as women pass through things very quickly and go, yep, done good onto the next. Yeah. We don't take that time to celebrate.   And Purina was very focused on what they called reveling. Take just a minute to revel. That was good work, did good work, but whatever was accomplished personal and professional, it was, there were things at home, baby slept four hours straight.   Okay. So, bucket one, what are we celebrating?    Um, so bucket one, they called aha.    Bucket two, they called, hmm, what is, uh, what's out there that you need to, um, do, you know, what's on your to-do list. Is there something you need to get a plan for?   Um, is there something that you want to talk through that's kind of on your assignment board, something like that. And we'll talk through some tactics.    Bucket three is what in the world.   So, anything that seems overwhelming, uh, caught you by surprise. You didn't know it was part of the job. You didn't know it was part of life.   Those are the things we want to talk about in bucket three, every time. So, you want me to tell you the things that are overwhelming me and that I don't know where to start. Yes.   Yes. Every week, because here's what we'll do. We will take the power out of that.   Once you, that's it. We're going to fix it and say, okay, this is what's overwhelming me. This is what I'm anxious about.   This is what caught me by surprise. And we're going to figure out how to break it down into something actionable. And then we're going to move it to bucket two.   And next week, we're going to be talking about those action steps and pretty soon it's going to move to bucket one. There you go. We're celebrating that process that I learned at Purina still did at Caterpillar and doing today.   Um, that just warms my heart. Uh, when I see, um, the folks that I've worked with who've now gone on to do other things. And, uh, one of the guys on my team at Caterpillar, um, now works for McDonald's in Chicago.   And he said that Kathryn, that's our onboarding process. And so, anybody that comes through his team in McDonald's, that's what they learn how to do. And he said that it was just gold.   And you can talk about creating a safe space, but again, the difference with Purina was they gave you a tool, not ours, we are a cherished culture. We create a safe space. And you know what, here's how, by asking this question and by setting aside time to answer it and wrestle with it and work through it.   Now, having said all that, where do you put this information as you're learning this about this person? Uh, you're learning what they're celebrating. You're learning, um, what their values are.   You're learning what they like to do outside of work. What's important to them learning about their purpose. That's a hero page.   And so, they gave us a tool and they said, you know, it's very simple, a hero page. You, you just record things that you have learned about this person that you respect and admire about them. And you can do one for yourself.   They ask you to do the first one for you. Um, but then also to do them for, you can do them for a peer or a leader. Um, you can also do them for someone you're struggling with because oftentimes we aren't really looking for the positives in that person.   So, the, uh, the logic behind the hero page is once you've created it, uh, you're going to look for things to put on it. Positives, all positives, negatives we remember. Positives we're looking for and that's the first reason.    The second reason for a hero page is you may have a tough day with that person sometime. And if you do, you go back and look at your hero page and it puts things in perspective.   Yeah, this isn't going well today, but here are the things I respect and admire about this person. And yes, um, perspective.    The third reason is they may have a tough day sometime and what an incredible gift you can be to them.   Here's an example. When I worked at Caterpillar, um, had wonderful leaders, some remarkable women leaders at Caterpillar, I think because there were so few of them, they were rock stars. And one that I worked for, uh, was sent to Beijing, China on a short term, like a, I don't know, six month or one year assignment as it at the same time, I was also mentoring someone in that Beijing office and it was very remote.   They were, in a remote area, creating an office, creating an HR office, you know, where they, where there's a factory and the person I was mentoring said, you know, let me give you an idea of what we're struggling with here. What kind of, what our situation is. And I'm at corporate and I said, well, whatever it is, I think I could send you some of our signage, some of our value signs.   Those are, those are, that's what you need. I'll send you some value signs. You can put them up on your walls.   And she said, Kathryn, we don't have walls. We're working out of a tent. And she said, each morning we send a bus out to the rural areas here in China and it stops to pick up workers.   And if dad can't go, he sends mom. And if mom can't go, she puts a couple of kids on the bus. And we never know from day to day who's coming to work.   What we do know is that the bus will be full. They will get two meals while they're at work, breakfast and lunch. And then when it returns them home, they will have gotten paid.   She said, we are all but paying people and chickens. Do you understand the situation, the gravity of what we're trying to do to come in here and create an office and HR processes? And she said, first, we're trying to determine who our employees are.   I said, “Oh, our leader is struggling”. And she said, “Will you get on a call with her today?” I said, “Give me a minute.”   And she said, “You're going to get her hero page.” So, we got on the call. Lois, “Kathryn, is this the woman that led one of the first NPI projects for Caterpillar as a woman with our flagship tractor?”   And she said, “Yes.” I said, “Is this the woman who was handed a belt buckle and a t-shirt and created global merchandising stores all around the world?” And she said, “Yes.”   I said, “Is this the woman who has been married 30 plus years happily, raised two remarkable children and showed us all it was possible?” Yes. I said, “I don't know what you're struggling with today, but I do know the woman who did these things can tackle this.”   What a gift you would be to another leader on the day that they needed it in that moment, just to remind them of their value.   Laura Dugger:  (52:10 - 52:40) That encouragement is so powerful. And you're such an engaging storyteller. And like you had mentioned previously, you've gone on from corporate America to now beginning your own business, including your podcast that will link to Rockstar Millennials.   So, I'm curious, Kathryn, are there any stories from those podcast episodes that really come to mind as you think of any standout lessons or your favorites?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (52:41 - 55:51) Oh my gosh. There are so many. It just seems like when I think I can't meet someone any more incredible, I do.   And again, good Lord's hand, they come from all different paths. We're international now. A couple of them that really stand out to me, Michael Kuzma,: he invented the self-playing guitar.   He knew people in his life who had either never been able to play the guitar and wanted to, or they had experienced some sort of an injury or illness that then prevented them from doing what they loved. And so, he created this and just said, “I want this to bring joy and be fun for people.” And I guess the part of the platform that I have for the podcast is purpose.   How are you living your purpose? Khushi Shah is 19 years old. So, she's a little bit younger than a millennial even.   Created a company called Drizzl and it is an informed, what I want to say, it's an irrigation company. And she created this as a science project in grade school. She's now in college at MIT and Harvard and Northeastern.   So, she's attending classes at all. She went to a science and math school in Chicago for high school, finished early and took a gap year at 17. And I said, “So you traveled?”   And she said, “Nope, I decided I'd just run that business full-time, Drizzl.” And so, her families of Indian descent. They'd gone to India and seen the need for water, clean water.   And she said, coming back to the States, I saw sprinklers, lawn sprinklers running and it was raining. And I thought, I need to fix that. There are products on the market that will turn a sprinkler off if it's raining.   Her product is predictive. She's 19. Yeah.   So, folks from St. Jude, folks from Midwest Food Bank, just incredible. Obviously, I can't name one.   There are so many. And those who are living their purpose in all walks of life, in all places around the world, I want to talk to.   Laura Dugger:  (55:52 - 56:07) Wow. And Kathryn, you've invested in so many people and highlighted so many people through your podcast. As you look back, what are you happiest that you invested your life in?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (56:09 - 57:07) Well, I'm a mom, boy mom. So that would have to be my first, my boys. Again, one of the women that I mentor said to me early on, Kathryn, one of the things I love the most is you're from the other side.   I said, Kelsey, what does that mean? I'm from the other side. And she said, you've already done all of this.   You've done the corporate life. You understand small business. You have a decades long, happy marriage.   You've raised your boys. They're happy. They're successful.   If you did this, we can do this and you can help us. And so that investment on so many levels, yeah, is coming back.   Laura Dugger:  (57:08 - 57:19) I love that. And would you be willing just to share anything else about your business or what all you have to offer so that we can continue learning from you after this conversation?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (57:20 - 1:00:49) Oh, absolutely. So, the book that you mentioned, Rockstar Millennials, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. That's the book.   And it recounts so many of these leadership stories. And then in the back, as you said, are the different tools. And I have to credit the Caterpillar engineers because when I went to Caterpillar and I would tell these stories about Purina or I would live something that they had taught me.   Very early on, in the meeting, or after the meeting, some of these gentlemen came up to me and said, “That thing you just did in that meeting, can you write that down? Like what?” And they said, “Like the words and or the process.”   And so, it began. So, I'd start writing down the words and they might put a graphic with it or somehow improve it. And so, through the years, this same group kept coming back to me.   And when they saw the announcement that I was retiring, they showed up again and said, “Okay, we need one more thing, a spreadsheet.” What do you mean a spreadsheet? They said, “You know, all through the years, we have all of these tools now that we've created out of your head on this paper that we can use and we're using.”   If you can give us a spreadsheet that says, “If you're having this leadership issue, use this tool.” So, God bless the engineers.   So, I credit them, and the tools are in the back of the hard book.   What I found when I started doing workshops was people didn't want to write in the book and they also wanted something bigger and they wanted a place to make notes and doodle and that sort of thing. So that's why we have the book and then the toolkit. So, my business is Mentoring Women Millennials and I do one on one mentoring with individuals, small business primarily.   They'll bring me in to work with their women leaders, but also just individuals who are in some sort of a transition in life or that have never had a mentor and would like one. And so, I do the one-on-one mentoring also with nonprofits. And I'm now an 18-year breast cancer survivor, still in treatment.   And I also mentor breast cancer survivors. And keynote speaking. I work with the Capital City Speakers Bureau.   And so, I do speaking there and I'm prepping for a TED Talk. So those are the next things.   Laura Dugger:  (1:00:50 - 1:01:16) I love it. Always something up your sleeve. We will link to your website so that people can follow up and get in touch if that would be a good partnership.   And you may already be familiar that we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight. And so as my final question for you today, Kathryn, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:01:18 - 1:01:49) Um, when I left Purina, um, I asked Neil, “You know, how do I ever repay this company that has given so much to me?” And he said, “Take what you've learned and help someone else.” And so, if you learn from me, that would be my ask, help someone else.   Laura Dugger:  (1:01:50 - 1:02:05) I love that. Amen. Great Savvy Sauce.   And Kathryn, you're just so poised and classy and full of insight. And it was an absolute pleasure to get to host you as my guest today. So, thank you for being my guest.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:02:05 - 1:02:07) Thank you. Thank you for having me.   Laura Dugger:  (1:02:09 - 1:05:52) One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before?   It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus.   We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us. Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, would you pray with me now?   Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life?   We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.   If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me, so me for him. You get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason.   We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you ready to get started? First, tell someone.   Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible.   I selected the Quest NIV Bible, and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ.   I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps, such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

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Maxwell Ivey shares his knowledge and years of experience through writing, speaking, consulting, and podcasting. #podcasting #podmatch #MaxwellIvey====================Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ https://bio.link/podcaster ⁠====================Bio of Maxwell IveyMaxwell, known as the blind blogger, has been educating people about the need for accessibility since building his first website brokering used amusement park & carnival rides in 2007. Back then accessibility was so nonexistent that he had to teach hismelf to code html just to get online. He believes those early challenges help him show empathy towards the challenges for designers & developers trying to be more inclusive. He shares his knowledge and years of experience through writing, speaking, consulting, and podcasting. And he believes that accessibility isn't just the right thing to do but it is in everyone's best interest. What we Discussed: 00:15 Who is Maxwell Ivey 01:15 Ensure that you capture a massive audience of those with a Disability05:20 Using your Hearing to know who a person is08:00 How did he learn HTML wile Blind11:20 When did the Blind Blogger Start14:15 Why he started to Write a Book17:35 How did he get started as a Blind Podcaster20:00 How the recording Planforms have changed and easier now22:10 Overcome the Fear to Start a Podcast28:10 You can make mistakes podcasting28:50 Issues with Podmatic30:35 Why Blubrry served him well33:00 Make the Name that lets listeners know what its about34:45 How Podmatch has disability access38:05 The Cool thing about accessability40:15 Is Wordpress accessible43:10 Ways to test your website46:50 An offer to review your wedsite to see if it is accessible47:20 When Platforms make too many changes52:50 The Blind Experience I took my son to54:00 His experience with Ai 56:00 Technology he uses for his daily tasksHow to Contact Maxwell Iveyhttps://theaccessibilityadvantage.com/ linkedin.com/in/maxwelliveyfacebook.com/maxwelliveyhttps://www.youtube.com/user/midwaymarketplaceinstagram.com/TheBlindBloggerx.com/maxwelliveyhttps://www.pinterest.com/maxwellivey/___________________

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If you've ever felt like email marketing is dead, or like you need a huge email list to really dig into email marketing – you're not alone. But the truth is that you can start utilizing your email list with just a few people on it – and in fact, you should! This episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast is the final part of our email series. Amy is here to bust some common myths and share what's actually working when it comes to email marketing for bloggers.Whether you're just getting started or looking to revive your email strategy, this episode is packed with simple, realistic tips to help you make email work for you (without feeling overwhelmed).Listen to Part 1 of our email series here: Episode 188: What to Send Your Email List When You're Just Starting Your Blog! Listen to Part 2 of our email series here: Episode 189: 3 Easy Ways to Get More Email Signups this Month

Send us a textMy guest on this week's episode is the completely gorgeous Jordan Emily Rose, a blogger, influencer, travel and fashion content creator.Jordan shares her journey from discovering blogging to becoming a successful influencer across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. She discusses her entry into the field, the challenges of visibility and online criticism, and her experiences dealing with mental health issues. Jordan also reflects on societal pressures related to relationships, the rise of single women, and the evolving stigma around independent women. She talks about the importance of retaining independence within relationships, as well as her forthcoming fiction book about an enchanted library in 1950s London. Throughout our conversation, Jordan emphasises the significance of self-improvement and not settling in both personal and romantic endeavours.00:54 Journey to Becoming a Lifestyle and Fashion Blogger03:33 Challenges of Visibility and Mental Health10:28 The Realities of Content Creation19:27 Thoughts on Singlehood and Relationships30:40 The Importance of Self-Relationship31:59 Personal Experiences and Self-Esteem34:45 The Value of Being Single36:59 Men and Emotional Maturity39:53 Healthy Masculinity and Media Influence48:31 Maintaining Independence in Relationships52:07 Choosing a Child-Free Life55:41 Final Thoughts and Future PlansFollow Jordan on Instagram: @hellomissjordanFollow her on TikTok: @hellomissjordanFollow Jordan's author account on Instagram: @jordanroseauthorCheck out her blog: https://www.hellomissjordan.com/p/a-bit-about-me.html Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Two Old Bloggers: Vikings Training Camp Insights & Honoring Jared Allen—In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers,' Dave and Darren dive into the latest updates from the Minnesota Vikings' training camp, discussing the team's defensive dominance, offensive line prospects, and standout players like JJ McCarthy. The episode also features a special segment honoring newly inducted Hall of Famer, Jared Allen. Catch all the details now! 00:00 Welcome to Two Old Bloggers 00:28 Theme 1: Vikings Defense Dominates 03:31 Training Camp Insights 21:10 Theme 2: Offensive Line Review 37:16 Theme Three: Vikings Training Camp Updates 38:10 Wide Receivers Stepping Up 40:11 Defensive Standouts in Training Camp 41:04 Cornerback Depth Concerns 43:29 Theo Jackson's Role in the Defense 49:51 Exciting Developments in the Vikings' Front Seven 52:46 Backup Quarterback and Kicker Woes 57:33 Honoring Jared Allen: A Vikings Legend 01:09:24 Final Thoughts and Farewell Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and the network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/cydmpTD2RCk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wie gewohnt berichten wir über die vergangene Woche was sich brettspielmäßig und darüber hinaus so alles getan hat. Aber mehr darüber hinaus als alles andere. Schaut auch unbedingt mal live bei uns vorbei. Immer Dienstags und Donnerstags auf www.twitch.tv/mplprn. Achtung in diesem Podcast können andere Youtuber, Blogger, Podcaster, Verlage oder Brettspieler zu Schaden kommen. Wir meinen es aber mit Niemandem wirklich böse. Wünsche, Kritik und Beleidigungen sind immer gerne gesehen ;) Viel Spaß mit dieser Folge, wir wünschen gute Unterhaltung. Eure Meeple Porn Gang

Il recente caso “MessainLatino” ci offre lo spunto per una riflessione sulla libertà religiosa dei cattolici oggi nel mondo.Messainlatino.it (MiL) è, dal 2007, uno dei più diffusi e apprezzati blog cattolici nel mondo. Lo scorso 11 luglio 2025, con una semplice email non firmata, senza alcun preavviso, il blog è stato rimosso dalla piattaforma Blogger di Google, per asserita violazione della “hate speech policy”. MessainLatino si è difesa dal sopruso con le unghie e con i denti, sensibilizzando la stampa, promuovendo due interrogazioni parlamentari, a Roma e a Strasburgo, e presentando il 17 luglio un ricorso d'urgenza presso il Tribunale di Imperia. Al termine del braccio di ferro, il 23 luglio, il blog è stato ripristinato da Google. “MessainLatino” ha vinto dunque la partita, traendone probabilmente più forza.

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!This week, we're joined by blogger and journalist Allison McClain Merrill! Allison is a travel writer and pop culture reporter who is best known for being a historian of one of television's most popular networks, Disney Channel! We discuss favorite shows and DCOMs, the golden era of Disney Channel, any favorite former TV stars she spoke with, and her upcoming book titled The Best of Both Worlds: How Disney Channel Became the Millennial Soundtrack. Don't miss another fun conversation down memory lane!Special thanks to our guest co-host DJ Bob for joining us again!https://www.instagram.com/djbobrunkel94/https://www.djbobshow.com/https://www.facebook.com/thedjbobshowhttps://www.instagram.com/djbobshowpodcast/Connect with Allison and check out her work!https://www.allisonmcclainmerrill.com/https://www.instagram.com/pastfootforward/https://x.com/amcclainmerrillhttps://pastfootforward.com/Taping date: April 21, 2025Edited by: Chris Bixby (Co-Host)https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisB2000_YTBe sure to check out our website, where you can learn more about the podcast and find how to follow the Happy Nostalgia team!https://jakeshappynostalgiashow.weebly.com/Listen to our podcast on Spotify and other audio platforms!https://open.spotify.com/show/1PdrRWSmUdQ3m2NpNR9lSkhttps://linktr.ee/JakesHappyNostalgiaShow

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I'm back after an unexpected break and let's just say, some things were happening behind the scenes that I still can't talk about...yet. In the meantime, Bravo has been doing what it does best: spiraling into chaos. So let's catch up on everything we missed from Housewives meltdowns to yacht tantrums to the weird, dark energy that's been creeping into the fandom. Drop your hot takes in the chat and let's unpack it all together.

35% of men have delayed or avoided speaking to a healthcare professional about potential prostate issues, according to a study by Vista Health in the UK.16% of men who had put off a doctor's visit did so out of embarrassment, and the poll also found that 27% of men can name more Formula 1 World Champions than signs of prostate issues…Joining Andrea to discuss why men may be embarrassed to talk about their health problems is Dr Maire Finn, GP from Ennis Centric Health, Keith Russell, Blogger, Podcaster & Mental Health Advocate and listeners.

Margaret and Amy explore the messy truths about jealousy—why moms feel it, how shame adds fuel to the fire, and what we can actually do about it. From parenting pressures to social comparisons, they discuss how jealousy is normal, but how we respond to feelings of envy can make all the difference. Margaret and Amy discuss:

Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe076Shane and Hannah Burcaw are relationship bloggers on a mission to change the way society understands disability. On their YouTube channel, Squirmy and Grubs, which has gained almost 2 million subscribers, the couple shares an entertaining and authentic examination of what it's like to be in an inter-abled relationship.In addition to their work on YouTube, the couple co-authored a non-fiction collection of love stories that involve people with disabilities. Shane and Hannah speak across the country from universities to elementary schools to Fortune 500 companies, and they live in Minneapolis, Minnesota with their fluffy Labradoodle, Chloe.Connect with Shane and Hannah:Squirmy and Grubs - YouTubeSquirmy and Grubs (@squirmyandgrubs) | TikTokHannah Burcaw (@hannahayl) • Instagram photos and videosShane Burcaw (@shaneburcaw) • Instagram photos and videosConnect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

If you grew up in the '60s, '70s, or '80s,you will love StarPodTrek!On this superb episode of StarPodTrek, we consider the Star Trek contents of Starlog magazine in issues 95 and 96 from 1985, as well as discuss pertinent information of that time period!Shocking Jon discusses the role that Merritt Butrick portrayed as David Marcus!Buck and Trevor consider the details of the refit Enterprise!Plus, the Search for Spock poster magazine, Trek actors in 1985, and more on this episode of StarPodTrek!Check out this book by former Starlog editor Daniel Dickholtz!WAVELENGTHS: Covering Sci Fi in EVERY Reality: Dickholtz, Daniel A: 9798860284395: Amazon.com: Books https://share.google/TuSaGTKYl82HNix1FAdd this volume by John Zipperer to your library!The Starlog Compendium: Volume I, Issues 1–200, 1976–1994: Zipperer, John: 9798364630643: Amazon.com: Books https://share.google/Q0P7Z2n3v1uvrp1imMonsterama, Atlanta's only retro horror and sci-fi convention, August 8th-10th!https://monsteramacon.com/The Labor Day weekend phenomenon returns to downtown Atlanta: Dragon Con! Look for us in the program as professional guests!https://www.dragoncon.org/We will return as guest speakers at Starbase Indy 2025 over Thanksgiving weekend. This convention celebrates Star Trek's vision of humanitarian and STEM education. Get your tickets now!https://www.starbaseindy.org/Theme music provided by Foot Pound Force. Find out more about the band here:https://footpoundforce.bandcamp.com/musichttps://m.facebook.com/100029411275345/Don't forget to join our Facebook group:https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=469912916856743&ref=content_filterLove Starlog magazine?Join the Facebook group:https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=303578380105395&ref=content_filter Subscribe to our YouTube Channel “StarPodLog and StarPodTrek”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgE_kNBWqnvTPAQODKZA1UgFind us on Instagram: @StarPodLog Reddit: u/StarPodTrek Visit us on Blogger at https://starpodlogpodcast.blogspot.com/ or iTunes or Spotify or wherever you listen to fine podcasts!Middle Tennessee Space Societyhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054515677599 If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Download (right click, save as)

Aus Köln Ehrenfeld. Mit dem libertären Blogger und Shitposter Michael Werner (https://freiheitsfunken.info/autor/michael-werner). Jette aus versehen based, wir gegen das Regime, Bürgi ist Raub, das Zeitalter der Lügen und du sollst ficken. Escape the Matrix. Finde Aethervox Ehrenfeld überall: https://linktr.ee/AethervoxEhrenfeld

Nick Land, selbst ernannter „Hyperrassist“, und Curtis Yarvin, ein rechter Blogger, liefern das Gedankengut für den Flirt der Tech-Bros mit dem Rechtsradikalismus. Der Einfluss ihrer sogenannten Neoreaktionären Ideologie reicht bis ins Weiße Haus. Vens, Hartwig; Schnee, Philipp; Genzmer, Jenny; Mirani, Jaya

La giovane milanese, stabilitasi a Perth con marito e figlio, ci ha raccontato la sua vita australiana all'insegna della sincerità e dell'ironia.

Vikings Contract Nirvana Amid NFL Holdouts – Two Old Bloggers Discuss Training Camp Highlights and More—In this episode of Two Old Bloggers, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano dive into the unique situation where the Minnesota Vikings are free from major contract holdouts while other NFL teams are not as fortunate. They discuss the long-term outlook for the Vikings' tight ends and wide receivers, and assess recent training camp developments, including Justin Jefferson's hamstring injury and impressive performances from rookies and seasoned players. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the Hall of Fame induction of Vikings legend Jared Allen. 00:00 Introduction and Season Tease 00:22 Vikings Contract Nirvana 02:54 NFL Contract Controversies 05:20 Vikings' Approach to Contracts 19:20 Position Reviews: Tight Ends 27:24 Position Reviews: Wide Receivers 36:02 Special Teams and Rookies 38:24 Vikings Training Camp Begins 38:49 Justin Jefferson's Hamstring Strain 43:29 Josh Metellus' Contract Extension 51:05 Quarterback Concerns 54:22 Cornerback Standouts 57:41 Training Camp Observations 01:01:45 NFL Ticket Scandal 01:07:43 Jared Allen's Hall of Fame Induction 01:09:19 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/sAWl4tgMxI0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ein ukrainischer Blogger gegen die russische Kriegs-Propaganda: Wie Volodymyr Zolkin den Russen die Augen öffnen will. Christine Hamel über ein fragliches Format / Neuer Versuch: Nach drei Flops läuft jetzt "Fantastic Four" in den Kinos an. Wie gut ist die Comic-Verfilmung diesmal? Christina Wolf sagt es uns / Nach feurigem Start: So lief das Tomorrowland-Electro-Festival in der belgischen Stadt Boom nachdem kurz vorm Start die Hauptbühne abgebrannt war. Andreas Meyer-Feist berichtet

Send us a textScooby Panel #115 - There are many unpopular Scooby-Doo opinions floating around the internet and we are adding to those. Join us as we talk about our own unpopular opinions. #ScoobyDoo #Scooby #podcast

Hawkblogger’s Brian Nemhauser joins Curtis and Stacy to give us his first impressions from Seahawks training camp and what questions he is looking to find answers for as camp goes on. Where does Brian see this run game going this season after a heavy emphasis was put on it in the offseason? // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: What new NFL friendship do you hate to admit you’re rooting for? 2nd Down: Give us a friendship that’s a bit easier to love. 3rd Down: JJ Watt made a GREAT point about training camp. 4th Down: What stands out from our conversation with Brian Nemhauser? // The Timeline: Rams rookie of the year Jared Verse found out the hard way how intense Aaron Donald’s workouts are. The Seahawks announced they will reveal their new rivalries uniform on August 28th. ESPN Louis Riddick is thinking the 49ers are entering a rebuild.  // The Yankees have traded for Ryan McMahon from the Rockies and this means there is one less team going after Geno Suarez. Could this mean the asking price for Suarez is a little too high? 

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Joy Wilson, also known as Joy the Baker, is a self-taught baker, cookbook author, and blogger who has been delighting readers and home bakers with her warm, relatable voice and mouth-watering recipes for over a decade. Originally from Los Angeles, Joy spent ten years soaking up the vibrant flavors of New Orleans before recently relocating to the charming small town of Bellville, Texas. In her new home, Joy continues to embrace her love for baking, now with a Texas twist, while settling into life in her historic house and prepping the space for future baking classes. With a knack for turning everyday ingredients into something special and a passion for bringing people together around the table, Joy's work is as much about creating joy in the kitchen as it is about sharing stories and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, Joy's approachable holiday recipes and delightful personality make her the perfect companion in the kitchen. www.joythebaker.com Instagram: @joythebaker In this episode, we explore: Growing up in a family that embraced slow food and ‘baking from scratch' Working in restaurants and bakeries, learning the business of baking Launching her blog, Joy the Baker, in 2008 Nurturing a community of baking enthusiasts and fellow bloggers Writing a cookbook (three, actually!), and what that process is like Getting married on Thanksgiving and making the wedding cake (along with all the festive fixings) Expanding the Joy the Baker team Restoring her Victorian house and prepping to host baking classes And much more!

If you're posting consistently, pinning like crazy, and still not making money from your blog… this episode is for YOU. In today's episode, I'm revealing the exact funnel strategy every blogger needs to finally turn content into conversions — without needing more traffic, more followers, or more burnout.We're talking:The biggest mistakes keeping you stuck with no salesThe 5 essential steps of a high-converting blog funnelHow to craft a freebie that actually grows your listWhat to send after someone joins your listWhy your blog isn't the business — it sells the businessPlus, I'm sharing a powerful client story (hello, 15% conversion rate!) that shows you exactly what's possible when you stop guessing and build a funnel that works.You don't need more content — you need a system. This is it.

Rob speaks with John Klar, who was taking part in a Making America Healthy Again gathering in Washington DC.Then, Andrew Cline with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, talks about policies in New Hampshire, including their new law eliminating a required annual inspection for motor vehicles.

Vikings Training Camp Insights: Key Highlights & Position Updates—In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers,' hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano delve into the latest updates from the Minnesota Vikings' training camp. They discuss the team's interior defensive linemen, the potential role of young quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and Jordan Addison's off-field issues. They highlight the significance of new additions Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, evaluate the secondary, scrutinize the offensive line's cohesion, and consider the potential impacts on other key players. This comprehensive analysis provides a thorough look at what to expect from the Vikings as training camp progresses. 00:00 Welcome to Two Old Bloggers 00:29 Training Camp Teasers 04:08 Defensive Tackles Spotlight 07:46 Secondary Concerns 11:18 Running Back Dynamics 13:14 Offensive Line Focus 15:12 J.J. McCarthy's Progress 19:18 Defensive Line Long-Term Outlook 25:59 Evaluating Young Defensive Tackles 30:33 Vikings' Draft Strategy and Defensive Line 35:45 Jordan Addison's Legal Issues and Impact 39:38 Potential Impact on Vikings' Roster 49:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/7e2JyfqDbOM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Archetypal Symbols panel unpacks the “2° Leo New Moon Leadership Overhaul.”“The Leo New Moon activates change that will unfold over the coming years. As a deeply actualized new moon in Leo, it compels us to overhaul how we view and engage with leadership—both within ourselves and with others. No more pushing buttons,” said Sue Minahan, founder and host of the weekly show.“The times call for a leadership overhaul that inspires choice, connection, and competence. This Leo New Moon strikes a chord that our discussion will explore by examining various leadership approaches.”The 2°08' Leo New Moon cosmic energies peak on 24 July at 3:11 p.m. EDT (Washington DC) and 7:11 p.m. UT (Greenwich, UK). The Archetypal Symbols panel integrates each New Moon's astrology, numerology, tarot, Jyotish Nakshatra, and the Sabian Symbol system—a mystical imagery set created in 1925 by spiritualist medium Elsie Wheeler and astrologer Marc Edmund Jones.Joining Sue Rose Minahan from Kailua-Kona, Big Island, HI, are Justin Crockett Elzie of Port Angeles, WA, and Elizabeth (Liz) Muschett from Camano Island, WA. Speaker bios are listed below and on the Talk Cosmos website.Catch new episodes weekly across YouTube, Facebook, radio, and podcast platforms. Be sure to stay connected and subscribe at TalkCosmos.com to access the latest content, including curated panels and subject-themed playlists.ELIZABETH (LIZ) MUSCHETT: Professional Astrologer, Intuitive, Numerology, Tarotist, Counselor; International Teacher & Tutor; Workshops; Lecturer; Author & Blogger. Virtual Assistant/Editor. / @elizabethlizmuschett . Past board member of WSAA. Sacred Healing Counselor; International Reiki Master & Teacher. Provides nurturing in-depth individual and couples consultations. https://www.ALightPath.com Email: liz@alightpath.comJUSTIN CROCKETT ELZIE: An Archetypal Jyotish Astrologer, Teacher, Spiritualist Evidential Medium, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Buddhist, and Author. Justin specializes in Predictive/Electional, and Karmic Astrology. He combines Western Ancient Astrology and Modern Psychological Astrology with Eastern Jyotish Astrology providing in-depth analysis of Natal charts, Synastry (couples charts), Draconic Charts, Progressions, Transits and Planetary Returns. Justin does Astrological research into arcane Astrological concepts, focusing on the mystical/occult side of Astrology. / @astrologicalyogi Email: justin.elzie@gmail.com | https://www.JustinCrockettElzie.com SUE ROSE MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer & Consultant, Workshops, Lecturer, Talk Host, Writer. Vibrational Astrology student. Dwarf Planet Astrology graduate & tutor. Kepler Astrology Toastmasters charter member (KAT); Wine Country Speakers member. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree; Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Founder of Talk Cosmos delivers insightful conversations to awaken heart and soul consciousness. Talk Cosmos 2025 Season 8 on Talk Cosmos YouTube Channel, Facebook, Radio, Podcasts. https://www.TalkCosmos.com email: info@talkcosmos.com#talkcosmos #sueminahan #elizabethlizmuschett #justincrockettelzie #leonewmoon #uranusingemini #astrologypodcast #podcasting #sabiansymbols#alightpathmuschett #numerology #tarot #nakshatra #vedic #neptuneinaires #kknwam #astrology #podcast #sueroseminahan #sueminahan #archetypalsymbols #jupiterincancer #saturninaries #neptuneinaries #alightpath #astroweathe #leoseason #leo #lunarcycle #moonenergy #newmoonritual #leovibes #celestialevens #astroinsights #zodiaclife #astrowisdom #cosmicguidance #astroguidance #empowermentjourney #newmoonmagic #newmoonintentions #healing #archetypalsymbols #talkcosmosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special interview with author Queen D. Michele on her book “Traveling Home Together.”

Join us on the Fireside Chat as we speak with Zerse, an OG men's issues adjacent YouTuber and Blogger.Simple, straight to the point, life changing info and funny content on this channel. Most of these videos are here to answer questions or confusions people have with movies, people, or just events in our lives in a funny and entertaining way. I try my best to teach people cool stuff with humor, so click that subscribe button and keep stopping by.

The Real Housewives of Orange County has a case of the Bloggers, so get well soon ladies! Amy Phillips is joined by Emily Dorezas (@emdorezas) to discuss how the Hot Pot almost boiled over with the reunion of Gretchen and Tamra. Also, how Shannon and Vicki should have been at Shape Drop to enjoy the sensations. An educational moment about the gallery shoot and how Katie was rudely interrupted by Shannon's temper. Amy and Emily are team Shannon on this one. And will Gretchen and Tamra make it through to the other side? They can't wait to see!Function Health, to learn more and get started, visit:www.functionhealth.com/DDFor more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to:http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/  Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meetamyphillips/Email Drama, Darling with comments, questions and drama:DramaDarlingz@gmail.com

Rover went to physical therapy. Blogger, The Foodie Bitch, made a video about going to a restaurant in LA and was called out for leaving a bad tip. Rover does not like people taking pictures of their food because it is distracting. Duji says people at work believe Rover stole hot dogs from the fridge to create content. Duji found a paystub at the printer. JLR's wife unplugs the air conditioner at night. Gooning. Rover hopes Duji never finds this recall website. Showering during a thunderstorm. Old tube tv's. Woman tells man on their first date that he has two years to propose. Rover says his 90-day trial period is different. Charlie's 17-year anniversary is Friday. Slapping butts. President Trump says only stupid people believe in the "Epstein Hoax." Teenager survived being dragged under water by an alligator. Swimming with great white sharks.

Rover took a muscle relaxer and went to physical therapy. Blogger, The Foodie Bitch, made a video about going to a restaurant in LA and was called out for leaving a bad tip. Rover does not like people taking pictures of their food because it is distracting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rover went to physical therapy. Blogger, The Foodie Bitch, made a video about going to a restaurant in LA and was called out for leaving a bad tip. Rover does not like people taking pictures of their food because it is distracting. Duji says people at work believe Rover stole hot dogs from the fridge to create content. Duji found a paystub at the printer. JLR's wife unplugs the air conditioner at night. Gooning. Rover hopes Duji never finds this recall website. Showering during a thunderstorm. Old tube tv's. Woman tells man on their first date that he has two years to propose. Rover says his 90-day trial period is different. Charlie's 17-year anniversary is Friday. Slapping butts. President Trump says only stupid people believe in the "Epstein Hoax." Teenager survived being dragged under water by an alligator. Swimming with great white sharks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rover took a muscle relaxer and went to physical therapy. Blogger, The Foodie Bitch, made a video about going to a restaurant in LA and was called out for leaving a bad tip. Rover does not like people taking pictures of their food because it is distracting.

Claudia Jordan steps back Behind The Rope. She's back. Claudia is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Of course, we talk all about RHOA - the good and bad, high and low and past cast and preset. One of the most underrated Atlanta and overall Housewives who does not hold back! In other news, Claudia chats about her time on Celebrity Apprentice, Deal or No Deal and more. She talks Kanye, Trump, Meghan Markle, Kim Kardashian, Will Smith and anything and everything that has been on the forefront of our pop culture zeitgeist over the past many months.  Part II stars now!  @claudiajordan @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HUNGRYROOT - ⁠hungryroot.com/VELVET⁠ (Use Code VELVET For 40% Off Your First Box & a Free Item In Every Box For Life Of The Worlds Best Meal Delivery Service) TASK RABBIT - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠taskrabbit.com⁠⁠ (Tackle Your To-Do List Today & Get 15% Off Using Promo Code INSIDERS on Taskrabbit.com or On The Task Rabbit App)  TRUDIAGNOSTIC - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trudiagnostic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET To Get 20% Off To Find Out The “Real” Age Of Your Body) QUINCE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/velvetrop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) BALANCE OF NATURE - ⁠⁠balanceofnature.com⁠⁠ (Get 31 Ingredients From Fruits & Vegetables w/ Balance of Nature Fruits & Veggies Supplements) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Redrazz.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) CORNBREAD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cornbreadhemp.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (30% Off With Code Velvet on Cornbread's Gummies) INDEED - ⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠ (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) PROGRESSIVE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.progressive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YBT interviews the “blogger” behind the storyline seen in the premiere episode of RHOC. Christina aka the ‘Bravo Babe' shares her story about what really happened with RHOC's Katie Ginella behind the scenes. Christina shares how her mental health has been impacted by lies perpetuated on national TV and on social media. Christina disputes claims made and shares the truth behind the reality show.Follow YBT podcast and please give a 5-star rating (it really helps!)Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT, Blue Sky, YouTube and PatreonFor full video (ad free, bonus content & early releases) visit YBT Patreon, Spreaker Supporters Club or YouTubePatreon: https://patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSpreaker Supporters club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/supportYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?subconfirmation=1Brand Ambassador: www.Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseTo find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.  

So, you finally created your ebook or digital product… now what? You're probably asking: How do I actually sell this? You don't need a giant following, viral content, or a fancy website to start making money from your knowledge. In fact, in 2025, selling digital products has never been simpler—or more accessible. Whether you're a blogger, coach, or online creator, the real secret to sales is solving a painful problem and getting your offer seen. In this post, I'll walk you through the exact step-by-step system I teach creators to turn content into cash—and how you can do it for free using MiloTree's free plan. Show Notes: MiloTree FREEBIE: 10 Awesome Digital Products You Can Launch This Week FREEBIE: 3 AI Prompts You Need to Create a Freebie Cheatsheet FREEBIE: 13 AI Prompts to Write an Ebook in Under 3 Hours Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: YouTube iTunes Spotify The Truth: You Don't Need a Huge Audience Here's the biggest myth I hear: “I need thousands of followers to make money.” Nope. What you actually need is an engaged audience—even if it's small. The first step is choosing a niche you know something about. It doesn't have to be your full-time job—just something people ask you about or that you enjoy. Your goal? Solve one specific problem for your audience. That's the golden ticket. Still stuck? Grab this free download:

Eric Jensen and Bryan Brown welcome on JT Wistricil to talk Utah football. Utah vibes (10:00) Whittingham's future (29:00) Offense (40:00) Defense (50:00) Record predictions NFL division previews start tomorrow! 

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with word that an influential Democratic member of the General Assembly is chiding Gov. Ned Lamont over his opposition to so-called "overdose prevention centers," while saying that some recent overdose deaths may have been preventable if the Governor had acted differently (00:40). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell dropped by to chat about the growing effort by some progressive Democrats to get Gov. Ned Lamont to step aside in 2026 (15:33). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio predicted what could happen in an upcoming General Assembly special session on housing (23:33) Image Credit: Getty Images / Connect Images

„Na Colours si určitě dám street food, ten k festivalům doslova patří,“ doporučuje foodblogger a herec Lukáš Hejlík. Dramaturgie gastronomické nabídky na českých festivalech se podle něj za poslední roky zvedla. A jak si vedou české restaurace? „Třeba v kávě vedeme světový diktát. Jsem hodně zvědavý na letošního Michelina. Nevím, jak to dopadne, ale očekávání mám velká.“ Jaké má ohlasy na projekt Listování, se kterým už odehráli 138 knížek? A seznamuje se online?

Even though this season of RHOC has just begun, in a mere few months all the current drama will come to a shocking end which is promised to be equally awkward, jaw dropping and a total reset of most of the current relationships on the cast. Gretchen is back and determined to have a fate different than the almost forgotten Alexis. In other news, RHORI is off to a rocky start with many bans across the RI state. Speaking of RHORI, Dolores' true involvement is exposed and the dark side of Paulie is discussed. Jax Taylor gets banned. Kristen gets redeemed, again. Janet sends mixed messages and last, but certainly not least, the Bloggers infiltrate Bravo again.  @amiryassofficial  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TASK RABBIT - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠taskrabbit.com⁠⁠⁠ (Tackle Your To-Do List Today & Get 15% Off Using Promo Code INSIDERS on Taskrabbit.com or On The Task Rabbit App)  HUNGRYROOT - ⁠⁠hungryroot.com/VELVET⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET For 40% Off Your First Box & a Free Item In Every Box For Life Of The Worlds Best Meal Delivery Service) TRUDIAGNOSTIC - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trudiagnostic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET To Get 20% Off To Find Out The “Real” Age Of Your Body) QUINCE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/velvetrop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) BALANCE OF NATURE - ⁠⁠⁠balanceofnature.com⁠⁠⁠ (Get 31 Ingredients From Fruits & Vegetables w/ Balance of Nature Fruits & Veggies Supplements) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Redrazz.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) CORNBREAD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cornbreadhemp.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (30% Off With Code Velvet on Cornbread's Gummies) INDEED - ⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) PROGRESSIVE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.progressive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mistress DJ reads a story that she wrote with me about a couple of college students named Mia and Kayla. We have been telling a story for three years new on Blogger in two blogs. If you want to check out this different from of story telling, you'll find it here:Mia (⁠https://miasdupontlife.blogspot.com/⁠)Kayla (⁠https://omganothercollegeblog.blogspot.com/⁠)Support us at ⁠https://www.clips4sale.com/studio/143281/candy-apple-press

Vikings Position Review, Brian Flores' Defensive Evolution, and Key Vikings News—In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers,' Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano discuss several crucial topics for the Minnesota Vikings. They start by reviewing the linebacker positions, both inside and edge, emphasizing their role in the team's long-term plans. The conversation shifts to defensive coordinator Brian Flores, focusing on his strategies and the evolution of the Vikings' defense. Lastly, they cover recent happenings in Vikings land, including Kirk Cousins' comments about feeling misled by the Falcons, Dallas Turner's scam ordeal, and an analysis of Ben Solak's controversial ESPN list of the best draft picks. 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap 00:17 Position Review: Linebackers Overview 03:49 In-Depth Analysis: Inside Linebackers 05:23 Long-Term Outlook for Inside Linebackers 13:52 Edge Rushers: Current and Future Prospects 24:32 Brian Flores' Defensive Evolution 28:48 Man Coverage and Defensive Strategies 44:44 Deception and Versatility in Defense 49:44 Disguising Defenses and Leveraging Players 50:40 Brian Flores' Impact on the Vikings 52:14 Evolution of Defensive Strategies 55:05 NFL Player Injuries and Their Impact 56:22 Vikings' Defensive Line and Run Game 57:27 Kirk Cousins and the Falcons Controversy 01:14:39 NFL Draft Picks: Vikings' Best Selections 01:27:20 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/KodIaQDjBv8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHOC is back in our lives and there is no shortage of drama right out of the gate. Having learned nothing from the RHONJ pause and Teresa's dirty involvement with Bloggers which caused NBC to pull the show, Katie Ginella's extra curricular activities with bloggers, podcasts and anyone and everyone else who will listen seems to have cost her the trust of her cast mates, love from the audience and possibly her coveted orange in what is likely to be a Katie take down season of the OG franchise. Denise Richards' husband Aaron Phypers has filed for divorce asking for spousal support, a chunk of her Only Fans dynasty and everything he came into the marriage with as fans wonder what this means for Denise, her family, a possible RHOBH return and more.  Finally, Rachel Zoe and Dorit are knee deep in RHOBH Season 15 filming but things may not be going as smoothly as has been anticipated. Oh My Gawd. Bananas.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Amy Phillips and co-host Emily Dorezas (@emdorezas) delve into the juicy details of the Real Housewives of Orange County premiere. From the iconic Colette champagne bottle displayed in Emily's studio to Shannon's new house and the big blogger takeover, no stone is left unturned. Discover the scoop on Katie and Emily's kid clash, hear about Emily's son's eating disorder and Tamara's therapy journey. Don't miss out on the behind-the-scenes gossip and the hilarious banter! DARLINGS! LET'S DO THIS! Function is offering 160+ Lab Tests for $365 to anyone who signs up between July 7th and July 11th. To learn more and get started, visit:www.functionhealth.com/DDFor more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to:http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/  Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meetamyphillips/Email Drama, Darling with comments, questions and drama:DramaDarlingz@gmail.com

Political blogger Brandon will discuss how the recent victory of NY mayoral Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani could dramatically reshape the national political landscape. But that’s not all—Dr. Brooks Robinson from BlackEconomics.org will also be joining the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gia Giudice has been fired or so the rumors say. Fan fiction, fake, someone's imagination or real life truth? We break down all the chatter about Gia Giudice's rumored termination on Next Gen which even Andy Cohen, not the Executive Producer of this show, himself has weighed in on. Meanwhile, Mama Tre has a new job and potentially a new blogger to replace Melissa's Old Nose. Is Teresa up to her old tricks or is this all just a bunch of noise and distraction from what is really going on, a $3 million dollar tax debt. Jax Taylor creates another fake social media account, lies about a few things and leans into what some call his “very fake” life. Speaking of Jax, The Valley prepares to ax much of the cast. RHOM chugs along with fake divorces, feuds, boyfriends and so much more. RHOC is back in full force with Katie's very difficult sophomore season ready to unfold before our very eyes, bloggers and all. Katie was absent last summer when Teresa Giudice's blogger disaster unfolded before our very eyes.  @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MOOD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mood.com/velvet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠⁠Redrazz.org⁠⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) PROGRESSIVE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.progressive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices