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Welcome to my VERSUS series!This is the 1st of 3 episodes breaking down the vast array of parenting resources we have at our fingertips. Today we're talking: parenting content, parenting courses & books, and in-person parenting classes.For each, I break down the family that resource is BEST for, the benefits it provides, the unique Pros and Cons of utilizing that support vs. another, and ultimately for some, the way they fall short. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:Why it's extra hard to implement strategies from a bookThe topics I recommend buying courses forWho benefits most from parenting classesDON'T MISS:The Industry standard completion rate for online courses vs. mine // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
In this episode of the Voice 2 Change Podcast, our host Jocelyn Maminta interviews Dr. Shamina Aubuchon, the inspiring author of the children's book, "If You Touch, I'll Tell." Shamina, a courageous survivor of child sexual abuse, shares her journey and the powerful motivation behind becoming an author. Her book serves as an invaluable resource for educating children and parents about safety and prevention. Learn about the importance of empowering children to use their voices, the crucial role of parental guidance, and how to identify the warning signs of grooming.Shamina Aubuchon is a dedicated advocate and author who channels her personal experiences into powerful narratives to raise awareness on sexual abuse. Born a survivor of child sexual abuse, Shamina found the courage and determination to address this pervasive problem through her writing. Shamina urges parents to discuss these uncomfortable topics and encourages children to use their voices. Topics Discussed:Shamina's personal experience with child sexual abuseInspiration behind writing the bookThe importance of speaking about difficult topicsFinding the right age and methods to discuss such topics with childrenImportance of prevention, rather than cureStrategies for keeping children safeEmpowering children through the book's messageWarning signs and behaviors to be wary ofThe importance of believing children when they disclose abuseEncouraging children to use their voice for protectionShamina's book 'If You Touch, I'll Tell' Also available at ifyoutouchilltell.com Connect with Jane Doe No More:Follow on IGJanedonomore.org
“You owe the people you can see the best you can offer because you have to not only take care of yourself but also the people around you.” – Art Bell Today's featured bestselling author is a former media executive known for creating, building, and managing successful cable television channels, Art Bell. Art and I had a fun on a bun chat about his new thriller novel, “What She's Hiding: A Thriller”, his transition from writing a memoir to a thriller novel, a humorous encounter with writer Walter Mosley, AI in Writing, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:The difference in Art's creative processes between writing memoirs and thrillersHow Art's experience as the President of Court TV influenced his writing for this bookThe importance of human creativity in an increasingly automated worldWhy Art likens his book to a spicy street tacoArt's Site: https://www.artbellwriter.com/Art's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0871PYWZV/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 362 – “Constant Comedy” with Art Bell (@ArtBellwriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-362-constant-comedy-with-art-bell-artbellwriter/Ep. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/Ep. 462.5 – “Beacons of Leadership” with Chris Voss of The Chris Voss Show (@ChrisVossShow1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4625-beacons-of-leadership-with-chris-voss-of-the-chris-voss-show-chrisvossshow1/Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/Ep. 397 – “Make Your Own Break” with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-397-make-your-own-break/Ep. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/Ep. 839 – How AI Can Enhance Your Storytelling and Creative Process with Richard Rosser: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-839-how-ai-enhance-your-storytelling-and-creative-process-with-richard-rosser/Ep. 830 – How to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand with Park Howell (@ParkHowell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-830-how-to-craft-spellbinding-stories-for-your-brand-with-park-howell-parkhowell/Ep. 671 – “The Last Ark” with Guy Morris (@guymorrisbooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-671-the-last-ark-with-guy-morris-guymorrisbooks/Ep. 628 – “Inside the Secret World of Corporate Spying” with Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-628-inside-the-secret-world-of-corporate-spying-with-robert-kerbeck-robertkerbeck/242 – “The Celestine Prophecy” by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/
“The things that are most challenging are those that also help us grow and expand and experience life more richly.” – Lisa Tener Today's featured award-winning, bestselling author is a speaker, celebrated book coach, and creativity catalyst, Lisa Tener. Lisa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Breathe. Write. Breathe.: 18 Energizing Practices to Spark Your Writing and Free Your Voice”, the transformative power of challenges, how Lisa kickstarts her creativity, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:How Lisa turned her struggles with chronic fatigue into her first bookThe importance of breathing and mindfulness in writingHow qigong positively impacted her and her clientsWhy it's good to ask yourself the right questions and access your inner answersThe mindset writers should adopt to gain a higher level of creativityLisa's Site: https://www.lisatener.com/Lisa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D66VPRRW/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/Ep. 670 – “The Bestselling Book Formula” with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/Ep. 919 – Spellbound No More with Judy Koons (@JudyKoons): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-919-spellbound-no-more-with-judy-koons-judykoons/Ep. 930 – How to Take Your Words From the Mental Stage to the Physical Page with Sarah Welch: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-930-how-to-take-your-words-from-the-mental-stage-to-the-physical-page-with-sarah-welch/Ep. 744 – “How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies” with Amy Wallen (@amylizwrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-744-how-to-write-a-novel-in-20-pies-with-amy-wallen-amylizwrites/Ep. 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-766-pawsitively-organic-creativity-with-liz-mugavero-lizmugavero/Ep. 920 – The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done with Sam Bennett (@realsambennett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-920-the-surprisingly-simple-art-of-getting-it-done-with-sam-bennett-realsambennett/Ep. 896 – From Mind to Manuscript with Maggie Mills (@takemaggiesword): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-896-from-mind-to-manuscript-with-maggie-mills-takemaggiesword/Ep. 519 – “Jonas and the Mountain” with Janis Harper (@harperjanis1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-519-jonas-and-the-mountain-with-janis-harper-harperjanis1/#M2M Bonus – “Triumph Through Miracles” with Eileen Bild (@BildEileen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-triumph-through-miracles-with-eileen-bild-bildeileen/Ep. 781 – Laughter, Learning, and Liberating Yourself Through Memoir Writing with Alison Wearing: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-781-laughter-learning-and-liberating-yourself-through-memoir-writing-with-alison-wearing/Ep. 873 – From Broken Places to Booming Business with Rachel Thompson (@RachelintheOC): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-873-from-broken-places-to-booming-business-with-rachel-thompson-rachelintheoc/Ep. 602 – “How to Unlock Your Creative Potential” with Robin Landa (@rlanda): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-602-how-to-unlock-your-creative-potential-with-robin-landa-rlanda/
Welcome back to That Hits Home!!This episode is with Chelsea Bray, author of Adventures Down Autism Avenue, and mother of Archie, her main character.In this conversation we discuss the following:The process of discovering that your child is autisticThe following steps Chelsea took with her husband to do what was right for their family and how it ended up turning into a children's bookWhat it was like working with her lifelong best friend as the illustrator of her bookThe challenges Chelsea faced when writing this book and how she overcame themMisconceptions of autismChelsea's advice to the parents who are unsure if their child potentially has autism as wellAmazon : Adventures Down Autism AvenueInstagram : Adventures Down Autism Avenue --- **Connect with us:** * Website: https://linktr.ee/alleesprung * Instagram: @seasyourhome --- **Credits:** * Host, Editor and Producer: Allee Sprung --- **Please Leave a Review:** * Apple Podcasts or Spotify ---
Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Wells Jones—a Navy veteran, former Antarctic pararescueman, actor, author, and world traveler. Wells shares his incredible journey from military service in some of the harshest environments on Earth to his time in front of the camera and an unforgettable expedition through the Middle East that became the foundation for his latest book.We talk about:His path to becoming a Navy pararescuemanWhat it's like operating in the extreme conditions of AntarcticaThe transition from military life to acting and storytellingLessons learned from his travels across the globeThe inspiration behind his recent Middle East expedition and bookThe mindset of an adventurer and what keeps him pushing boundariesA Line in The Sand by Wells Jones:https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Line-Sand-Novel/dp/B0D187YKRN/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show—especially if you love stories of resilience, exploration, and living boldly.The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes:https://optempotraining.com/@optempotraining on Instagram and FacebookFind us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kBpYUjDdve9BULTHRF2Bw/featured?view_as=subscriberLowa BootsIG: @lowa.professional and @lowabootshttps://www.lowaboots.com/Nightstick LightsIG: @nightsticklightinghttps://www.nightstick.com/
Send us a textIn this episode, we announce the upcoming release of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane—a powerful new book by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring. Learn why they chose an allegory to share their leadership philosophy, what an origami crane can teach us about transformation, and how each of us holds a personal map that can guide our journey.Key Topics:Why Unfolded is an allegory, not a traditional leadership bookThe metaphor of origami: how our lives are shaped and reshapedIntroduction to OC, the origami crane protagonistThe meaning of transformation vs. changeHow reflection leads to personal growthWhat readers can expect in terms of content and takeawayMemorable Quotes:“Unfolding leaves creases.” – Dr. Linda Schubring“Origami reminds us we can always be refolded into something new.” – Brian Schubring “This book is an invitation to consider your story, your dreams, and the people who shape you.” – Dr. Linda SchubringPre-Order the Book:Release Date: June 4, 2025 Pre-order now: schubrings.comSupport the show-Read the full blog post here!CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUTThe Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
Since Scientology gave birth to Silva Mind Control, Leadership or Mind Dynamics and est, in the 1960s, there has been an industry in 'large group awareness trainings' (LGATs), including The Forum, Landmark Education, Lifespring and Tony Robbins. Wikipedia tells us LGATs 'may compromise participants' mental wellbeing'. Dr John Hunter realized that the LGAT he attended at his boss's request claimed the symptoms of hypomania (excessive elation) as 'transformations'. After two decades of research, John has published an excellent book suggesting that LGATs and many other forms of conversion use stress and humiliation to generate the brain's reward chemical dopamine which is then released in a gush of elation - hypomania. Studies have shown that these euphoric states are transient and often result in broken marriages and careers as well as mental breakdowns and even psychosis.John's new book is a vital insight into the ways in which even highly intelligent people's critical thinking is bypassed. He argues that many religious conversions may be based in this simple neurological process. A must-watch!Exposing LGATs: The Dark Side of Personal Growth Seminars Dr. John Hunter on A Dose of ReasonDr. Hunter's bookThe music of Mavis Staples
Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Do you struggle to validate yourself? Are you scared to start new things for fear of wasting your time?In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by executive coach, founder of Reset, author, podcaster, trained meditation teacher, and reiki master Liz Tran. Liz candidly shares the bumps in her road to entrepreneurial success, revealing how, by harnessing self-compassion, she has been able to trust her intuition and reach incredible success. Sarah and Liz explore the importance of intrinsic validation, motivation, and self-trust as tools for growth. Personal development and professional success go hand-in-hand in this fascinating episode packed full of actionable examples and insights.How to find your pathHow to differentiate your intuition from anxietyWhat it takes to write a bookThe importance of intrinsic validationWhy your brain's negativity bias impacts growthHow to love yourself when you feel like you're failingIf you're ready to be freed from the shackles of perfectionism and embrace growth through learning about the world and yourself, this episode is for you.Liz Tran is the founder of Reset, where she works as an executive coach to the CEOs and founders of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Liz is also a meditation teacher and studied at the Samyak Ashram in Dharamshala, India. She is the creator of the podcast, Reset with Liz Tran, and the author of THE KARMA OF SUCCESS. Through both these mediums, Liz brings the support of coaching to a broader audience.Check out Liz's Instagram herePurchase Liz's book, The Karma of Success, hereMOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKSFuture Self Workshop.Our Hermit Year.Mystic Vision Workshop.Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.
The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn creditsOn this episode we have the incredibly inspirational Dr. Jonathan Fisher:Clinical cardiologist and Top Doctor in Charlotte, North CarolinaOrganizational well-being and resiliency leader at Novant HealthCo-founder of Ending Clinician Burnout Global CommunityAuthor: Just One Heart He shares:How he was living backwards from external standards rather than living authentically from within Confronting feelings of loneliness, isolation, shame, & disconnection His calling to be a different kind of cardiologist and view health in a much broader way and speak the language of healing and wholismCollecting 1000's of notes over 20 years connecting the mind and heart that came together in his bookThe 7 timeless traits of the heart and why he wanted to share them with the worldThe importance in listening to the whispers of our heartsInformation for Dr. Jonathan Fisher:WebsiteBook: Just One Heart LinkedInInstagramYouTubeInformation for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the Show!Contactinfo@stressfreemd.net
Susan L Combs, Gen X, is the founder of Pancakes for Roger, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving those who have served our nation. She joins us today to talk about the non-profit that emerged from a humble request by Susan's father, the late Major General Roger E Combs, during his Hospice care. His simple wish for pancakes sparked a movement, which became a book and a keynote address. Now, it stands as a non-profit organization. While the pancakes themselves couldn't be served due to care constraints, the essence of his request transcended the breakfast table. It's a touching reminder to cherish life's small joys and express gratitude for them. In 2005, Susan L Combs embarked on her entrepreneurial path, founding Combs & Company at the ageof 26. Combs & Company has evolved into a trusted ally for businesses that diverge from the conventional profiles favored by insurance carriers, catering particularly to sectors like entertainment, food, and international companiesestablishing operations in the U.S. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Susan's background for her book and why she wrote her bookThe 3 facets of life.Monetary worth.Elements of a good relationship.Seeing signs.February is pancake month. Quotable Moments:“Have some pancakes for Roger and remember all the blessings in your life.”“If is helped you in your life, it'll help someone in their life, too.”“No is a complete sentence.”“My plate is as full as I like it.”“Nothing wrong withsaying no to someone to say yes to yourself.” Three Episode Takeaways: 1. There are 3 facets of life Susan's dad offered that can make an impact: The person you're with The thing you do for a living The place you liveAnd if you're happy with 3 out of 3 or 2 out of3, you're living the golden life but if you're only happy with 1 or none of those things, you're the only person that can change it. 2. Susan encourages all of us to know our worth and when it's time to walk away. She's talking about our monetary worth per hour to help us determine your working hour. Saying no is so much easier because you know the cost.3. At the end of the day, all women need to know they're enough. As Viola Davis said: “You need to be the love of your life.” Episode Resources: Book, Pancakes for Roger:A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons:https://www.amazon.com/Pancakes-Roger-Mentorship-Slaying-Dragons Special Events Coming Up: Annual February pancake campaign. For every public facing picture of pancakes on social media where @pancakesforroger or hash tagged #pancakesforroger is shared, we will make a donation to The University of Missouri Law School Veterans Clinic. Get creative and have fun! Such a great event. 2025 goal: 1000 donations to help a veteran. Check out the website for past maps. Lata Hamilton, our guest on Eps. 199 and 137, offers a Free Change Tools Masterclass. You can find details, dates, andregister here:https://www.latahamilton.com/ctm More About Susan:When Susan's not running her business or trying to help others through their own challenges, you can find her flipping tires at her beloved CrossFit gym, supporting the Missouri Tigers, KC Chiefs, and Royals, or slaying the dragons that have come her way. How to reach Susan: susan@pancakesforroger.org Website:https://pancakesforroger.org/ FB Group:https://www.facebook.com/pancakesforroger https://www.instagram.com/pancakesforroger/How to reach Yo Canny: Our website:www.girltaketheleadpod.com You can send a messageor voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you! email:yo@yocanny.com FB group: Girl, Take theLeadhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG:yocanny YouTube LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/
Stress and burnout are common and pervasive problems in our society. As today's guest Dr. Aditi Nerurkar writes in her new bookThe 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience — which came out January 16 — “Stress and burnout aren't the exception anymore, they're the rule.” It turns out that we're all trapped in the stress paradox, where we are completely isolated in our togetherness with stress. Today on the show we talk about that, as well as the five resets she outlines in her book: No. 1, Get Clear on What Matters Most; No. 2: Find Quiet in a Noisy World; No. 3: Sync Your Brain and Your Body; No. 4: Come Up for Air; and No. 5: Bring Your Best Self Forward. We pack so much in today's episode, including explaining both the multitasking myth and the resilience myth; how not all stress is bad stress, necessarily; how critical digital boundaries are, as being hyperconnected is actually being disconnected; what popcorn brain is; and so much more. It's a really interesting conversation, and we leave it with hope that no one's stress is too far gone to be fixed. That's right — no one! Dr. Nerurkar is a Harvard stress expert, nationally sought after speaker, and television correspondent, and writes that these five small but mighty mindset shifts can help us all overcome our stress. She is an expert in stress, burnout, resilience, and mental health, and her work has been featured inThe New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and NPR. She found that, even though stress plays a role in nearly 80 percent of doctor visits, only 3 percent of doctors actually offer stress management tips; her work closes that gap. If you're ready to get rid of stress and burnout for good, this episode is for you. The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilienceby Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
On the 50th episode of Secret Ops, we talk with Joey Cofone, CEO of Baronfig and author of the bestselling book The Laws of Creativity. This episode is an absolute favorite of mine with my favorite person in the world, so it's not one to miss. I've always believed that operators are creatives. It's a vital part of our work. Joey takes that thought a step further and believes that everyone possesses innate creativity. The key is in learning how to reignite it, which is what his book is all about.In this episode, we discuss:Why everyone is creative, no matter their professionThe decline in creative thinking from childhood to adulthoodThe process and stages of writing a bookPro-tips on how to author a bookThe impact of parenthood on rediscovering creativity
Kevin Hazzard Author of A Thousand Naked Strangers and American Sirens (you can find these on Amazon or wherever books are sold). You can find Kevin Hazzard at KevinHazzard.comKevin talks about the story Jesus told of the good Samaritan as really the first example of EMS. Jesus tells this story in response to a lawyer asking him how to obtain eternal life. A man was attacked on the road and left for dead. Many people that society perceives as “good” pass by this man but a Samaritan took the time to stop, dress his wounds and takes him somewhere to put a roof over his head and allow him to healKevin talks about how society has never put sustained efforts into saving people outside of the hospital until the 60'sThe white paper published in the 60's indicated that you were more likely to survive a gunshot wound in the Vietnam war than in the streets of the United States because you would have someone trained in first aid at your sideThere was significant emphasis on intubation for early paramedics. This was a skill very important to the early physicians because they knew the life saving potential We talk about the evolution of intubation and how emphasis seems to be changing and the important of still training on this skill because it can be very difficult and high stressI think it is important to increase training rather than remove a skill set from paramedicsWe talk about video options for intubation and the potential future of trainingThe first paramedics in American Sirens were black men that served their community called “The Hill”Pittsburgh in the 1960's was a very difficult city for African Americans. Jobs were not available. They were told they had no value. Then Freedom House ambulance gave them a purpose designed by the father of CPR himself, Peter SafarGoing from not worthy of anything to being trusted with paramedicine at the highest level for your own neighbors, your own communityThe first call they run is in the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's assassinationPeter Safar, the father of CPR and an anesthesiologist, designed the early ambulances in a configuration that is still used today, a captains chair because he wanted good access to the airwayTheir first medical director, Nancy Caroline, wrote the foundational EMT education text bookThe great tragedy is no one can really tell you about Freedom House ambulance until now, the story was intentionally buried and forgotten“This need to be corrected,” Kevin Hazzard tells the important storySupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.
“'I owed it to people in my family who were phenomenal individuals and to my own sense of pride to finish this book.” – Anya GillinsonToday's featured author is a mom, wife, and immigration lawyer, Anya Gillinson. Anya and I had a chat about her book, “Dreaming in Russian: A Memoir”, her experiences as an immigrant from Russia to the United States, the importance of perseverance, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:How Anya's father influenced her career and life valuesWhat inspired Anya to finally write and publish her bookThe emotional and structural challenges of writing her memoirWhat it's like living between two cultures and the challenges of maintaining her identityAnya's Site: https://www.anyagillinson.com/Anya's Book: https://a.co/d/eSuJTfuThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like… Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/Ep. 569 - "The Other Goddess" With Dr. Joanna Kujawa (@JoannaKAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-569-the-other-goddess-with-dr-joanna-kujawa-joannakauthor/
“Mindfulness doesn't take much time, just that permission and willingness to take some time for yourself and love yourself enough to give yourself your own inspiration.” – Jenny GarufiToday's featured international bestselling award-winning author is speaker, highly sought after intuitive, self-love activator, energy catalyst, and media personality, Jenny Garufi. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new books, maintaining mindfulness during stressful times, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired her to publish her latest bookThe 3 most powerful times to set an intentionHow mindfulness exercises in the shower can enhance personal reflection and intention-settingJenny's writing rituals and how she stays present and open to inspirationJenny's Site: https://jennymannion.com/Jenny's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D6WK4CVR/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like… Ep. 514 – “Re-Awaken You” with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-514-re-awaken-you-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion/105 - "A Short Path to Change" with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/105-a-short-path-to-change-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion/#M2M Bonus – “Triumph Through Miracles” with Eileen Bild (@BildEileen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-triumph-through-miracles-with-eileen-bild-bildeileen/Ep. 613 – “Radical Intuition” with Kim Chestney (@KimChestney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-613-radical-intuition-with-kim-chestney-kimchestney/Ep. 308 – “Every Day Is A New Day” with Kim O'Neill (@KimsONaMission): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep308-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-kim-oneill-kimsonamission/169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/Ep. 328 – “The Greatest Secret” with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/Ep. 329 – “You Were Not Born to Suffer” with Blake Bauer (@BlakeBauer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-329-you-were-not-born-to-suffer-with-blake-bauer-blakebauer/Ep. 310.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Everyday Awakening” with Sam Liebowitz (@SamLiebowitz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3105-host-2-host-special-everyday-awakening-with-sam-liebowitz-samliebowitz/233 – “Chakras & Your Third Eye” with Dr. Susan Shumsky (@AwakenToGod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/233-chakras-your-third-eye-with-dr-susan-shumsky-awakentogod/275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/275-how-thoughts-become-things-with-dr-marina-bruni-drmarinabruni/
Organisational effectiveness isn't just about making team members more productive, but [roperly structuring teams and understanding how they work together.Small teams with high trust can make decisions quickly and maintain better context of what they're building, while being mindful of the cognitive load placed on members.Matthew Skelton is the author of Team Topologies. He developed patterns for team organisation and devops that were adopted by companies like Netflix and Accenture. His work focuses on how to structure teams effectively in organisations, particularly looking at concepts like team cognitive load and team interaction modes.Three reasons to listenLearn how small teams can achieve faster results and deliver value more effectively to usersUnderstand the principles behind Amazon's "two pizza team" approach, including how trust enables quick decision-making in small groupsDiscover how organisations often lack self-awareness and how this becomes a major obstacle to their successEpisode highlights[00:11:47] The road to Team Topologies[00:17:18] Why collaboration is not the only answer[00:22:05] Creating flow for small teams[00:23:34] Making work humane[00:28:10] The Uswith example[00:30:45] Alternative schools of thought[00:34:56] Impact on team leaders[00:37:31] Conway's law[00:40:48] Decoupling of teams and architecture[00:46:08] Matthew's media recommendations[00:48:59] Takeaways from Pia and DanLinksTeam Topologies: Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow –Matthew's bookThe jazz ensemble: the ultimate team? – We Not MeTeam Topologies' Uswitch case studyConway's lawEmpowered Agile Transformation: Beyond the Framework, by Alexandra StokesArchitecture Modernization, by Nick TuneFrozen II (2019)Leave us a voice note
How To Prepare Our Corporate Paperwork For Our Wealth? Entrepreneurs | Master Investor #wealthGet our products and tools to build wealth today: https://bit.ly/masterinvestorpartnersUse the link: https://crypto.com/app/68rxkbmmfc to sign up for Crypto.com Resources, courses, eBooks and more: www.masterinvestor.moneyAll contents © 2025 Master Investor. All rights reserved. Summary: Find out why having the right corporate documentation is essential to safeguarding our company and assets.All of our company's documents should be in one location in our minute book.When putting together our company's minute book, make sure to consult the appropriate individuals.It's critical that our Corp, LLC or LP has the appropriate corporate documentation. If it is not in place, the corporate veil may be breached and unlimited personal liability may be imposed. When someone wins a lawsuit against the company and argues that they should be able to collect from the owner(s) personally because, the owners, failed to follow the corporate procedures, this is known as piercing the corporate veil. This is not what we want to occur. We want to protect ourselves personally, and every asset we acquire or build.Create the company's minute bookThe purpose of the corporate minute book is straightforward. We will be far better able to maintain our records up to date if we force ourselves to keep all of the company's paperwork in one location, in one binder or a file online through our smart devices or computers. If one document is missing—for instance, the minutes of our previous year's annual meeting weren't prepared—we can easily identify the issue and fix it right away. We stay focused thanks to our minute book.We may easily make our own minute book if we don't already have one. Get some dividers and a three-ring binder from any office supply store, and put in the following:CorporationsArticles of IncorporationThe Secretary of State's Corporate CharterForm for a Resident Agent submitted to the StateIRS-assigned Employer Identification Number on SS-4 noticeBylawsMeeting minutes (annual, special, and organizational, along with notices and waivers)Distribute certificates (copies or originals)Register for SharesForm 2553 (should we have submitted a S corporation tax return)Limited Liability CompaniesArticles of IncorporationOrganizational Certificate from the Secretary of StateFinish reading the full article here: https://masterinvestor.substack.com/p/how-to-prepare-our-corporate-paperworkGet our ebooks: 1- How to build cash flow with the internet? Turn Passive Income On: http://www.masterinvestor.money 2- The 10 new Rules Of Money: https://bit.ly/10newrulesofmoney 3- How to invest in crypt to build wealth? Understanding Bitcoin and Blockchain: https://bit.ly/howtoinvestincryptotobuildwealth The simple definition of a fake asset is one that promises to make us richer but in actuality robs us blind. We need three things: 1- Capture Page (www.masterinvestor.education/pages/affiliate) 2- Email Auto Responder (www.masterinvestor.education/pages/affiliate) 3- Hot leads (www.masterinvestor.education/pages/affiliate) Then, we need to offer something of value in exchange for their email and name. Then, after we obtained the visitors of our capture page's information and email address. Make sure to subscribe, share and comment.There is just one method we should invest if we intend to do so. The Master Investor method of investing is to make passive income. Like, comment, and subscribe. Join our community here: www.masterinvestor.education DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we receive a commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. We will never support or push a product we don't believe in. Thank you for your support!All contents © 2025 Master Investor. All rights reserved.
Today, we're talking with Eliot Stein, a journalist, writer, book author, and deputy editor at BBC Travel. Eliot and I first got to know each other through our shared passion for stories that reveal something about a place through the lens of tradition and unique cultural practices.Eliot has edited a few of my stories at BBC Travel, where he started a column called Custom Made that highlights cultural custodians preserving vanishing customs. Eliot's book, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive, is now available.Original Air Date: Feb 14, 2024.What you'll learn in this episode:Writing "The Last Surviving Sea Silk Seamstress" for BBC TravelHow to build relationships and trust with people you're reporting onHow traditions shape places and peopleGoing beyond tourist attractionsEliot and I discuss changing reading habits Eliot's book "Custodians of Wonder" is now availableHow Eliot's journalism background set him up for the process of writing a bookThe intense commitment required to write a bookEliot gives advice to aspiring authors and shares resources like the Writer's Digest conferenceThe story behind a photo featuring traditional soy sauce production in JapanFeatured on the show:Eliot's book, Custodians of Wonder, is now available wherever books are soldFollow Eliot on Instagram: @eliot.steinRead Eliot's article on BBC Travel: The last surviving sea silk seamstressLearn about the Barrel-aged soy sauce, also available online at trf-ny.comPitch your book idea: writersdigestconference.comRead the BBC Travel author briefGet more information at: Going Places website Join our Going Places newsletter to get updates on new episodes and Yulia's travel storytelling work. Subscribe at goingplacesmedia.com/newsletter!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don't forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You'll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you!Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world....
Summary:As we close out 2024, I'm excited to guide you into the new year with the first of three installments of my Robin's Holiday Riff series.In this first episode, I'll share valuable lessons from writing, navigating publishing, book promotion, author support, and more—helping you enter the new year with fresh insights and inspiration you won't want to miss.In episode #172 of Author's Corner, Robin reflects on the lessons learned from a year of writing and publishing. She discusses the significant effort and investment required for book promotion, the importance of supporting aspiring authors, and the necessity of visibility in sharing one's message. Robin emphasizes the value of feedback and the continuous learning process in the creative journey, culminating in her own experiences with a one-woman show and future performances. Key takeaways:The unexpected effort behind book promotionWhy readers are the key to a world-changing bookThe importance of support in growing your author audienceThe power of feedback in refining your workWhy waiting to feel ready could hold you backSeeking advice from those who've achieved what you wantWhy sharing and testing your content leads to real progressAnd much more!About Robin Colucci:Robin Colucci is the principal founder of World Changing Books. With over 3 decades of experience in journalism and the publishing industry, she is a multi-hyphenated professional—she's a guide, mentor, and strategist for thought leaders ready to see their expertise and ideas become a lasting legacy that changes the world.Under Robin's expert guidance, World Changing Books has helped authors—from CEOs, astronauts, and Nobel laureates to emerging voices—secure over $6.3 million in advances in a mere 4 years. These authors have successfully landed deals with “Big 5” publishers, won prestigious awards, and earned bestseller statuses everywhere from Amazon to The New York Times.Spread the word:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebook
Summary:As we close out 2024, I'm excited to guide you into the new year with the first of three installments of my Robin's Holiday Riff series.In this first episode, I'll share valuable lessons from writing, navigating publishing, book promotion, author support, and more—helping you enter the new year with fresh insights and inspiration you won't want to miss.In episode #172 of Author's Corner, Robin reflects on the lessons learned from a year of writing and publishing. She discusses the significant effort and investment required for book promotion, the importance of supporting aspiring authors, and the necessity of visibility in sharing one's message. Robin emphasizes the value of feedback and the continuous learning process in the creative journey, culminating in her own experiences with a one-woman show and future performances. Key takeaways:The unexpected effort behind book promotionWhy readers are the key to a world-changing bookThe importance of support in growing your author audienceThe power of feedback in refining your workWhy waiting to feel ready could hold you backSeeking advice from those who've achieved what you wantWhy sharing and testing your content leads to real progressAnd much more!About Robin Colucci:Robin Colucci is the principal founder of World Changing Books. With over 3 decades of experience in journalism and the publishing industry, she is a multi-hyphenated professional—she's a guide, mentor, and strategist for thought leaders ready to see their expertise and ideas become a lasting legacy that changes the world.Under Robin's expert guidance, World Changing Books has helped authors—from CEOs, astronauts, and Nobel laureates to emerging voices—secure over $6.3 million in advances in a mere 4 years. These authors have successfully landed deals with “Big 5” publishers, won prestigious awards, and earned bestseller statuses everywhere from Amazon to The New York Times.Spread the word:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebook
Election Day. Alexander Hamilton recognized the potential harm to the minority's rights when he stated, "Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch, but a republic is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." The electoral college remains an important aspect of the American republic as it was instituted to protect the minority and ensure that everyone's opinion could be heard. In this episode of Some Future Day, Dinesh D'Souza shares his detailed personal story, starting with his immigration from Mumbai, India, at 17 through a Rotary Club exchange program. He discusses his unique experiences living in a small Arizona town, his shift in career direction influenced by Reaganism, his time at the Reagan White House, and his evolution into a prolific author and documentary filmmaker. D'Souza delves into topics such as election fraud, the disruptive potential of technology like AI and blockchain, and Trump's influence and character. The episode concludes with Dinesh's thoughts on free speech, political polarization, and the possibility of restoring respectful intellectual debates in the future.Key Topics:Dinesh's immigration story and backgroundWorking in the Reagan administrationDinesh's prolific career as an authorPivoting to filmmaking (he made 3 of the top 10 political documentaries)How Dinesh secures and structures the financing of his filmsThe ins and outs of movie distribution for political docsThe demographics that political docs appeal to (a small %)Tech and AI's possible effects on politics, filmmaking, etc.The difference between election fraud and voter fraudHow easy it would be to hypothetically commit election fraudWhy did Dinesh want to make Vindicating Trump?The difference between Trump in public and Trump in privateWhy Dinesh defends Trump in the film and bookThe effects of anti-Trump rhetoric on Americans and their political viewsThe future of election securitySign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Dinesh D'Souza: https://dineshdsouza.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8GAOCAJxBL4bExaUCvwL4QFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSouzaDineshTo join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok
For episode 251, Ethan Nichtern returns to the Metta Hour to talk about his new book, Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds.Ethan is a contemporary Buddhist teacher and the host of The Road Home Podcast. He is the author of several books, including The Road Home, and has been featured by CNN, NPR, the New York Times, Vogue, and Business Insider, and more.In this conversation, Sharon and Ethan discuss:What Ethan's been up to the past 7 yearsWhat inspired Ethan's new bookThe image of tube peopleThe dichotomy of hope/fearThe eight vicissitudesEthan's definition of equanimityHolding Your SeatLearning to stay with your own mindThe positive sense of prideConfidence as self-respectBuilding confidence if trauma is presentWindow of ToleranceThe Four Powers of ConfidenceEthan's life as a DadEthan closes the conversation with a guided meditation on Raising Windhorse. You can learn more about Ethan's work and get a copy of his new book, Confidence, right here. Listen to Ethan's Road Home Podcast right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As a food grower, lover of the natural world, cook and wizened plant expert, todays conversation meanders between the veggie patch & the kitchen, the garden shed & the pickling shelf. A reverence for the food we eat was planted deep inside Paulette's young mind by a mother who shared her skills and passion which then carried her onto this trajectory of life where she experiences the world through her garden.As founder and owner of Provenance Growers and now author she tells the story of where our food comes from, how it was grown and what nutrients it might share with us in our interwoven way of existence with the natural world.Links you'll love:Provenance growersBroccoli and other love storiesLoved this? Try these:Similar themes but of course wonderfully different stories.Ep 134 Jane Stevens who is a herbalist & astrologer in the USEp 121 Nat Wilmott who shares her story of homesteading, homeschooling & living simply in the West Gippsland HillsEp 53 Simeon Ash from Spoke and Spade market garden.Support the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like Tomorrow MattersWe talked about:Learning lessons outside with her MumSeeing a process evolve from environmental impact to food Tapping back into her childhood skills to step away from the pressure to sell thingsChanging careers in her mid 20's & landing in horticultureMaking people feel happy & safe with what we do with our handsThe many uses of flowers for culinary, health & horticultureHer addiction to seeds - especially spring loaded onesTips for managing cross pollination for seed savingHer caffeine supported daily routine The cycle of paddock/soil management Her love of perennial edibles for ease of management & health of soilCreating plants that are hardy & weather beaten that thrive when plantedKids pulling away from their parentsBeing a reluctant elderMarket gardening as an ideal job for a human low in confidence & introvertedHer ADHD diagnosisHer husband is the doer & she is the wandererStorytelling as a tool for knowledge sharingFollowing the rhythm of her brain as a pattern to writing her bookThe freedom of knowing you can hold more than one idea at onceThe beautiful cyclical nature of observing & interactingLean model of market gardeningManaging failure - easier to do when you are safe & have your basics metAvoiding waste from the outsetSupport the show
You've read many business books to help you grow your business, but have you ever thought about writing a book to grow your business? Today's show pulls back the curtain on the writing process to reveal how this endeavor can set you up for success, drive profits, and boost your business. Join us!Jeremy Jones is a military veteran, entrepreneur, author, and the founder/CEO of Jones Media Publishing. He's helped countless authors write, publish, and promote their books through his expertise in sales and marketing. As a renowned leader, mentor, coach, and creator of the Authority Coach Blueprint and Author Coaching Program, Jeremy has empowered aspiring authors to achieve their dreams. He hosts the Ideas & Impact Podcast and is the driving force behind Authority Coach. Jeremy's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to success make him a highly sought-after keynote speaker in the industry. In this episode, Jeremy reveals the pitfalls to avoid in authoring, publishing, and marketing a book, and Dr. Sabrina shares her school of hard knocks experiences as an author. Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.Show Highlights:Jeremy's inspiration for writing books and helping othersThe biggest hurdles to overcome in writing a bookThe writing process starts with a blueprint. Be realistic in your goals for writing a book.The art of creating back-end profits from your bookJeremy's advice for fiction authors to optimize their leverageJeremy's example of a client with a nonfiction book who created complimentary resources for his audienceAn overview of what it's like to work with JeremyJeremy's most impactful book of 2024: Fix This Next by Mike Michalowicz (author of Profit First)Links and Resources:Connect with Jeremy Jones and Jones Media Publishing: Website (Get the free book publishing and launch guide!) and the Ideas & Impact Podcast Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players' development and retain your A-players!Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today! Get your copy of A
Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Megan Tady's second novel, Bluebird Day, launches on Dec. 3, 2024 (pre-order now!) In her second appearance on the podcast, we had the most wonderful chat about: How book launching is like a salmon run (it's such a great analogy). Strategies for best working with an editor while writing Meg's writing process, from first to final draft, and how it evolved from the first to the second bookThe best part of Meg's publishing journeyMeg's strategies for navigating the “wacky and wild” publishing industry and What she wasn't at all prepared for when it comes to being an authorLINKSOrder your copy of Bluebird DayMeg's Instagram: @megtadyMeg's website: MeganTady.comMeg's writing, editing & strategy services: Word LiftMeg's first WTDBA podcast interview: Episode 36 WHAT MEG'S READING NOWAll Fours by MirandaBig in Sweden by Sally FransonThe Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna JohnstonBOOKS MENTIONEDThe Little Paris Bookshop by Nina GeorgeBummer Camp by Ann Garvin MOCKUP SHOTS DEALI've used MockUp shots for years to create attention-grabbing images great for social media. It usually costs $207, but they're offering a 60% discount on lifetime access with lifetime updates. It's a great way to get an unheard-of price on a product that will make you money and that you will end up using all the time.Click Here for 60% off >> Ready to start your own podcast?Get 35% off the Podcast Starter Pack with code PODCAST35 at https://publishaprofitablebook.com/podcast101"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast hostWrite the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
“Don't waste time being something that you think people want you to be. Go ahead and do your own thing.” – Mark Reid J.D. Today's featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, washi tape maker, and attorney turned English professor, Mark Reid JD. Mark and I had a fun on a bun chat about his chapter in the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, his journey from being a lawyer in the U.S. to living in Japan, and tons more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired his story choice for the bookThe cultural differences between America and JapanWhy it's important to live truly in the present momentHow has religion shaped Mark's approach to different challengesMark's advice for those who want to live overseas His top 3 lessons learned from starting, running, and growing his podcastMark's Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zen-sammich/Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkMark's Podcast, “Zen Sammich”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zen-sammich/id1544188170The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Our Body is a Castle” with Dr. Markus Wettstein: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-our-body-is-a-castle-with-dr-markus-wettstein/#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “From Potter to Publisher” with Teresa Velardi (@TeresaVelardi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-from-potter-to-publisher-with-teresa-velardi-teresavelardi/#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Mind and Body Connection” with Carolyn Lebanowski: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-mind-and-body-connection-with-carolyn-lebanowski/#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Own Your Awkward” with Andy Vargo (@awkwardcareer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-own-your-awkward-with-andy-vargo-awkwardcareer/#WintheWellnessWAR Ep. – “The Fruits of My Struggles” with JoAnna Baanana (@joannabaanana): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-ep-the-fruits-of-my-struggles-with-joanna-baanana-joannabaanana/#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Catalyst” with Gina Lobito: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-catalyst-with-gina-lobito/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “From A Fractured to Harmonious Home” with Crystal Gilbert: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-from-a-fractured-to-harmonious-home-with-crystal-gilbert/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Discovering a Pathway to Peace” with La-June Persephony: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-discovering-a-pathway-to-peace-with-la-june-persephony/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “The Sugar Plum Fairy” with Dr. Rachelle Simpson Sweet #AppleProof: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-the-sugar-plum-fairy-with-dr-rachelle-simpson-sweet-appleproof/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “I Am My Father's Daughter” with Alysia Lyons (@MomSupportCoach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-i-am-my-fathers-daughter-with-alysia-lyons-momsupportcoach/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “My Sandpaper Wrapped Gifts” with Martine' Emmons (@EmmonsMartine): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-my-sandpaper-wrapped-gifts-with-martine-emmons-emmonsmartine/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “The Last Few Decades of My Life” with Sylvie Plante: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-the-last-few-decades-of-my-life-with-sylvie-plante/
A first time guest to the podcast is Dan Spencer. He has over 10 years of music coaching experience and is the author of several books. He's appeared as a music expert on NBC, CBS, and FOX. He's currently coaching students, recording, producing songs, talking about music on The Best Music Podcast and Sirius XM Radio, and writing more books. He's here to talk about his most recent bookThe 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music: How to Master Any Instrument and Singing in 5 Minutes a Day.Purchase a copy of The 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music: How to Master Any Instrument and Singing in 5 Minutes a Day Visit Dan Spencer's YouTube ChannelVisit MusicMentorDanSpencer.comFollow Dan Spencer:FacebookInstagramTikTokX---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
In this episode, Fiona reflects on the emotional journey of launching her second book. Sharing her personal experiences and the deep feelings that come with putting a piece of her heart into the world. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The personal and emotional process of writing and publishing a bookThe timeline and effort involved in traditional publishingThe significance of community support in book successFive main emotions during the book launchThe impact of feedback, both positive and negativeThe role of family and friends in supporting the book-writing journeyThe legacy aspect of publishing a bookGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffGroup Coaching is now open! You can apply at mydailybusiness.com/groupcoachingConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly Planner
Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore. In fact, one unique coloring book is bringing the fascinating world of bacteria to life for all ages. In this Joyful Microbe podcast episode, we're exploring "Coloured Bacteria from A to Z" with the scientists behind this delightful educational resource.Whether you're a parent looking to spark your child's interest in science, a teacher searching for engaging hands-on learning materials, or an adult who enjoys the calming act of coloring, this microbiology coloring book offers something for everyone. By combining scientific accuracy with artistic creativity, the authors have created a one-of-a-kind tool for exploring the microbial realm.Too often, bacteria are portrayed in a negative light, associated only with illness and disease. This limited perspective can make it difficult to appreciate the incredible diversity and beneficial roles bacteria play in our world.But the authors of "Coloured Bacteria from A to Z," Drs. Sarah Wettstadt and Noémie Matthey are on a mission to change that. Through their coloring book, they aim to foster curiosity, dispel common misconceptions, and showcase the "superpowers" of these microscopic marvels through a balanced perspective.Topics covered in this episode:How two scientists with microbiology backgrounds came together to create the "Coloured Bacteria from A to Z" coloring bookThe unique format of the book, featuring one bacterium for each letter of the alphabetThe authors' strategies for balancing scientific accuracy with artistic representation in the illustrationsChallenges the authors faced in selecting which bacteria to feature and how to convey key concepts in a simple, engaging wayWays teachers, parents, and curious learners of all ages can use the coloring book to explore the microbial worldInsights into common misconceptions about bacteria that the authors hope to address through this educational resourceLet's dive into the colorful, joyful world of bacteria! After listening to this episode, you'll be ready to show off your microbiology artistic skills.JOYFUL MICROBE SHOW NOTES: https://joyfulmicrobe.com/bacterial-world-coloring-book/JOYFUL MICROBE TWITTER: https://twitter.com/joyfulmicrobe/JOYFUL MICROBE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justineldees/SUPPORT JOYFUL MICROBE: https://ko-fi.com/joyfulmicrobe/
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Professional Services Pursuit podcast! Join our host, Banoo, as she dives deep into the professional services industry with Sabina Pons, Managing Director at Growth Molecules and co-author of the book “Pressing On As a Tech Mom”. This episode is packed with expert advice on creating seamless customer journeys, overcoming challenges in professional services, and balancing career with personal life.Key topics covered include:How to craft a cohesive, scalable customer program that ensures a remarkable customer experience from start to finish The common challenges companies face in making the customer journey seamless and how to overcome themThe importance of data governance and technology IntegrationSabina's career journey, the importance of mentorship, and how supportive leadership can significantly impact job satisfactionInsights from Sabina's bookThe first listener to email us at podcast@Kantata.com will win a free 55-minute consulting session with Sabina. Tap into her extensive customer success leadership expertise and learn how to turn your CS Org into a profit-center for your business. And if you would like to check out her book, it is available on Amazon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the refreshed Unbound Writer's Club, Nicola talks about a simple and powerful way to get started with writing your book. If you're keen to find out what it is, tune in.In this Episode:The book you're writing has an energy and a personality of its ownYou get to co-create with your bookThe work of Hiro Boga and Elizabeth GilbertConnecting with the energy of the book you feel called to writeAsking your book questions: what do you want me to express and focus on?Links Mentioned:Want to carve out time for your writing? Join The Unbound Writer's Club MembershipReady to commit to your book and complete it over the next 12 months? Join the Birth Your Transformational Book group programmeFind out more about our Done-For-You Publishing Packages at The Unbound PressKeen to harness the power of your writing to make more impact and create an abundant income? Join the Abundant Author AcademyWant to get a taste of the Unbound Writing community? Join Nicola's free ‘Get Book Ready' Facebook GroupBook a chat with Nicola here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeWe'd love you to share this episode with your friends, community, and anyone you think would enjoy it.
Guest: Mark Steven Porro, Author and Owner, A Cup of Tea on the Commode.On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/markporroOn Twitter | https://twitter.com/teaontheOn Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/teaontheOn TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@markstevenporroOn Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/a_cup_of_tea_on_the_commodeOn YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@acupofteaonthecommode_____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?
Guest: Mark Steven Porro, Author and Owner, A Cup of Tea on the Commode.On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/markporroOn Twitter | https://twitter.com/teaontheOn Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/teaontheOn TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@markstevenporroOn Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/a_cup_of_tea_on_the_commodeOn YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@acupofteaonthecommode_____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?
How is technology impacting money laundering? On this episode, I'm welcoming investigative journalist Geoff White back onto the show.In 2022, Geoff joined me to talk about his book and podcast The Lazarus Heist, the story of how North Korean hackers launched an attack on Sony Pictures in 2014.This time, he's back to talk about his brand new book 'Rinsed' which looks at money laundering in a digital world. In it, Geoff explores how thieves who steal digital money that's highly traceable, launder it so that they can make use of it? In a wide-ranging disucssion, we also talk about Geoff's work as an investigative reporter — how does he get his information, what are the risks in doing what he does and you'll hear the astonishing reasons why people you might not expect would want to talk to him, actually do.LinksHear Geoff's previous appearance on the show talking aboiut The Lazarus Heist: https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/geoff-white-on-the-lazarus-heist/His BBC World podcast of the same name - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvg9/episodes/downloadsLearn more about his new book 'Rinsed' - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455031/rinsed-by-white-geoff/9780241624838Geoff's website - https://geoffwhite.tech/Timestamped Notes (generateed by AI)[00:00:00] - IntroductionChristian welcomes Geoff White back to the podcast.Geoff's new book "Rinsed" and updates since his last appearance.[00:01:00] - North Korea's Cyber ActivitiesDiscussion on North Korea's cyber operations and the Axie Infinity hack.The scale and speed of the $625 million cryptocurrency theft.[00:02:00] - Money Laundering TechniquesThe importance of money laundering in cybercrime.How hackers collaborate with financial experts to launder money.[00:03:00] - Evolution of Money LaunderingThe shift from traditional cash-based laundering to digital methods.Examples of how different criminal groups use technology to launder money.[00:04:00] - Money Laundering as a ServiceThe concept of "Money Laundering as a Service."Comparison with "Hacking as a Service."[00:05:00] - Classic Money Laundering StagesExplanation of the three stages: placement, layering, and integration.Historical context with examples from the 1980s.[00:09:00] - Digital Era of Money LaunderingChallenges of tracing digital money.The global nature of digital money laundering and its implications.[00:10:00] - International and Technological AspectsHow criminals use technology to launder money across borders.The role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering.[00:13:00] - Role of Financial InstitutionsThe involvement of traditional financial institutions in money laundering.How compliance teams can combat these activities.[00:14:00] - Investigating Money LaunderingGeoff's research methods and challenges in uncovering these stories.The importance of firsthand accounts and digital breadcrumbs.[00:17:00] - Notable CasesKey cases from Geoff's book, including the Axie Infinity hack and others.The significance of technology in these crimes.[00:20:00] - Interaction with Law EnforcementExperiences with law enforcement agencies during investigations.The case of the Instagram influencer Hushpuppi.[00:23:00] - Personal Safety and Cyber RiskGeoff's approach to managing personal cyber risk.The importance of separating public and private online personas.[00:26:00] - The WannaCry Ransomware AttackChallenges in tracing ransomware payments.A specific investigation into the WannaCry attack.[00:28:00] - Future of Cyber RiskGeoff's views on the future of cyber risk and AI.The potential for AI to assist both criminals and investigators.[00:34:00] - Regulation and TechnologyThe need for proactive regulation in tech and finance.Challenges faced by regulators in keeping up with rapid technological advancements.[00:40:00] - Title and Cover of the BookThe process behind choosing the book's title, "Rinsed."Importance of a compelling cover and subtitle.[00:42:00] - Continuous Learning in CybercrimeThe evolving nature of cybercrime stories.The impact of new developments on the book's content.[00:46:00] - Tech Enablers and Libertarian ViewsCommon traits among tech enablers in money laundering.The vision of a new world driven by innovative financial technologies.[00:51:00] - Advice for RegulatorsGeoff's perspective on how regulators can keep pace with technological change.The balance between enabling innovation and preventing crime.[00:55:00] - ConclusionGeoff's final thoughts and a reminder about his book "Rinsed."Encouragement to support local bookstores through Bookshop.org.
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In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite mental health books: The Tools by Phil Stutz & Barry Michels.This book gives actionable steps that anyone can take at any point during the day to help them get through almost any situation. Stress. Anxiety. These things can be overcome according to the Tools!
Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered!This week: Awaken Your Inner AwesomenessWhen you first venture into the world of metaphysics and spirituality, the vast amount of information out there can be unbelievably daunting. So when you find a voice out here, that resonates with you, that offers kind guidance and coaching, that helps you, encourages you, shows you that you're not alone…..you want to shout about it from the rooftops. That's what todays show is all about.Some topics covered:How the concept of Japanese pottery helped solidify the title to her bookThe #1 lesson someone needs to learn to break cycles that are holding us backHow she uses modalities like EFT, emotional freedom, tapping, mediation, past life regressions, Reiki, psychic readings and hypnotherapy to help people break out of negative cyclesThe power and true value of journalingAlternatives to journaling if you hate writing?Why its important to not discredit any information given at a reading right wayGuest Info: (Please note that this is a re-broadcast and the links may no longer be active)Website: https://www.melissaoatman.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MelissaOatmanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissaSupport the Show:Rate/review Us Here: https://lovethepodcast.com/SkepticMetaphysicians Purchase Merchandise: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/store Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SkepticMetaphysConnect With Us:Website: skepticmetaphysician.comFacebook: @TheSkepticMetaphysicianIG: SkepticMetaphysician_PodcastTik Tok: @skepticmetaphysicians
When I was 17, I wanted to be a music producer. The path presented to me was an $80,000 program at a music school.It seemed logical: pay to learn the skills, then get a job that pays you for those skills.Lucky for me, I met a guy who had gone to that school, paid the money, learned the skills, and had a blast. There was only one problem: he was broke. I took a closer look at my options. Also, lucky for me, I had a job at a music store that sold recording equipment. As part of my training, they let me borrow some of it. Luckiest of all, there was a new website called “YouTube.” It was full of videos about how to use that equipment—and they were free! I made a goal to watch an hour of training per day for a whole year. I wanted to see if I could learn how to be a producer without the expensive school.In the meantime, I recorded songs for some local bands pro bono. Word spread and more bands started calling. I started charging them a little bit of money. As I got more experienced, I started charging more money.In a little less than one year, I had made over $20,000 as a self-taught music producer. And you know what?I figured out that I didn't like that career nearly as much as I thought I would. So I gave the business to my friend from the fancy school and moved on to my next thing. But can I tell you something?The money I earned was nothing compared to the lesson I learned:Getting paid to learn is WAY sweeter than paying to learn. That lesson has proved to be worth 100x more.When I was 21, I wanted to go into advertising. The conventional option was a $60,000 marketing degree.When I was 24, I wanted to be a pilot. The conventional option was a $100,000 flight school. When I was 29, I wanted to be an author. The conventional option was a $50,000 traditional publishing route. But I had learned long ago that there is a better way. So I repeated the process: I studied advertising for an hour a day for a whole year.I gave free marketing services to practice what I was learning.That got me the real job in advertising…Which took me to see clients in an airplane with a flight instructorWhich allowed me to get my pilot's license on the jobWhich got me the consulting experience I needed to write, publish, and promote my own bookThe principle has come through for me hundreds of times. The alternate path isn't always crystal clear, but know this for sure: there is always an alternate path. Three questions for you:What do you want to do next?What conventional option has been presented to you? What better way can you find? Don't forget that traditional wisdom is usually more tradition than it is wisdom.And don't ever believe the lie that you aren't yet qualified to start right now.Get paid to learn, my friend. It's better this way.Cheers,BWDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a
Are you battling a negative narrative? We all need encouragement to get the negative narrative out of the way and shift our mindset to build the life we want. As we continue in our “Spring Break” mode, we are revisiting another great episode that is a favorite of mine from a few years ago with Pam Aks. She is a co-instructor with me at UTD, and she's one of my favorite people! Her specialty is helping turn your inner critic into your inner support team. Sounds amazing, right? Join us to learn more!Pam Aks is the founder of What's Within U, an international coaching practice that supports leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches to change the “Can't” mindset to “Oh yeah? Watch me!” Named one of the Top Business Coaches in Phoenix by Influence Digest, Pam has helped many go from feeling demotivated personally and professionally to feeling unstoppable. In addition to coaching, Pam loves to teach and is on faculty at the University of Texas at Dallas in their Executive and Professional Coaching Certificate Program. Pam loves to read and geek out on all things mindset-related, and she's the author of Developing a Confident Mindset. You'll be inspired by Pam as she helps us adopt a more positive and forward-moving mindset. Show Highlights:Pam's journey into mindset coaching and writing her bookThe workings of the human brain are dependent on what we “feed” them.Pam's advice for our “I can't” storylinesLeading with empathy and understanding as a coachPam's definition of mindsetOur negative bias keeps us safe and in our comfort zone.Changing our negative narrative requires awareness and “tuning in.”Using “what ifs” to change the negative narrativeFear-based emotions—and how they show up in our bodiesUsing awareness and data to decide what the truth isExamples of exercises to do when you feel less than confident and are caught in the negative loop:Look for the opposite to see what is really true.Be curious to see what you can learn.Recognize that you have options and choices.We are more susceptible to negative chatter when our batteries are drained.Creating a self-care “menu” of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and full meansResources:Connect with Pam Aks: Website and Developing a Confident Mindset bookWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what's available there for you!
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to read a book called The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt. The argument made in the book went like this: with the rise of smartphones and other internet-connected devices, there's been a massive uptick in mental illness among Gen Z youth and adolescents. Haidt connects these two, arguing that these don't merely correlate, but share a causal link. I saw a lot of really positive coverage of his book, a lot of really fawning praise for his work, but something about it didn't sit quite right with me. It all fit too neatly.There was a review of the book published in Nature that tore into his findings, which I recommend people check out. I'll link that in the notes here. But for today's newsletter, I'm sharing an audio interview I conducted a couple weeks ago with Siva Vaidhyanathan, the Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, and one of Haidt's more vocal critics.In the interest of fairness, I'll also be linking to the original book, some of the more positive praise it received, and some coverage of the controversy it's caused. I hope you enjoy this special audio edition of the newsletter. Full transcript included, obviously.Parker Molloy: All right, so it's so great to talk to you. And so I spent the past week reading Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation. And I really wanted to chat with you about it because I know this is a topic on which you've done a lot of study on, and I've seen your social media posts about it. And yeah, so the basic argument that he makes throughout the bookThe book is very repetitive. He repeats his thesis over and over. He makes the argument essentially that the rise of what he calls phone-based childhood, which he refers to as all internet-connected devices, has replaced play-based childhood. And that is primarily to blame for the Gen Z mental health crisis. So I wanted to know what he got wrong here.Siva Vaidhyanathan: Sure, sure, sure. Well, let me start with what he got right. Right. First of all, it's indisputable that young Americans, especially girls and young women, are experiencing higher level of expressed mental distress and emotional distress than we have seen in some time. Right. So that that pretty much tells us that something is happening in this country and probably a few other countries that is creating some combination of suffering we have not seen before and an ability to express and a willingness to express that misery. Right. So, you know, it's a weird thing to look at historically and height doesn't tend to look at things historically, but, you know, life for most people in most of the planet is better than it has been ever in human history.So in the long curve, you know, misery is down, but that shouldn't be a reason to not take seriously the stress, distress and suffering of so many millions of young people. Now, the other thing he gets right is at least in the American context, a steady change in tactics of parenting and the experience of childhood. That's well documented. You don't just need anecdotes to show you this. And it comes in many forms, of course, and it's largely class -informed. So we do see, and we've seen for decades, a sense of parents being both more protective of their children's loose time, right? And this can come from various sources. It can be influenced by the moral panic about drugs or the moral panic about kidnapping or exploitation or any of those things that has been circulating in our media for so many decades, convincing parents that they have to manage children's time precisely.You know, along with the hyper competitive culture that we're seeing among the more privileged classes in the United States where everybody's struggling to get into the same 20 colleges and everybody is trying to sign up for the travel soccer team. You know, all of these things have definitely shifted the practice of parenthood and the experience of childhood. Now, for people who are not privileged,Of course, we've seen the proliferation of demands on parents that take them out of their children's lives, right? So it's not like the free -range latchkey child phenomenon is gone. It's just alive among lower -income families and lower -wealth families, because of course, no one can afford childcare.No one can afford a nanny. No one can afford for one parent to stay home and not work. All of those things that allowed, especially the one parent staying home and not working, which was a luxury long gone in this country, allowed for children to have that space and that security. And so all of these things are long-term changes over four or five decades we've seen. So what happens in the 2000s and what happens to crater mental health among young people? Well, I think it's important to remember that when you're talking about, first of all, as diverse a population as the United States and as complex a question as mental health is thatYou should resist looking for one factor or even trying to isolate variables to find the main factor, the universal factor, the contributing factor. That is what leads us astray. Right. So this is what I think he does wrong. What I think he does wrong is he starts out with a very poor archaic theory of technology. And he starts out with an ahistorical approach to what has changed in American life in recent decades. But he still has this phenomenon that does speak to his thesis, which is that there is a demonstrable drop -off in well -being starting around 2010 or 2011, which is four years after the iPhone is introduced. And just as we start to see younger and younger people get smartphones or get mobile phones at all. And look, every child who has a mobile phone, everybody under 18 who has a mobile phone or has a smartphone has so for a particular reason. There was a conversation, they're expensive, there was a commitment, there were rules set down, there are reasons for it and there are often very good reasons for it. But collectively you do have this change.So he sees a correlation here and it's irresistible to him because of course if he can spark panic about this, then he can create a tremendous amount of attention and then he can be the one stepping forward to try to, you know, prescribe a problem. But this isn't going to help, right? This isn't going to help because the problem is complex.Let's concede that moving one's eyes from the park to the phone is not healthy. I think it would be hard to argue otherwise, right? We experience in our daily lives, it's just so obviously not as healthy as running and playing and playing kickball and softball and street hockey and all of those things, right? So at the same time, let's concede that people do engage with these screens and the apps on them for reasons that are important to them. It's not a default. People have particular uses and needs that they're satisfying by moving to these phones. So again, let's concede it's not great. But that leaves us a huge gap between not great or even bad on balance, and being the chief cause of this high level of distress. When a much more reasonable explanation, and I think a richer explanation, is that a number of factors work synergistically to affect not only an individual's mental health state, but collectively a population's mental health state. It's safe to say that there are people in our country in our communities who are better off because their screens, their phones, the apps on their phones allow them to build community, allow them to find people who have gone through similar experiences to whatever stress or distress they're experiencing, right? People who find mentors, people who find guides. This has been well documented among queer youth for many, many decades, right? Thatthat the ability to reach out beyond your immediate surroundings and find stories and role models and guides and peers could be crucial to surviving some of the most and thriving through some of the most stressful developmental moments that a person can go through. And so for someone in a hostile family or an uncaring or an unreasonable family, or an unreasonable community or church or whatever, these sorts of tools can be crucial. Now, who knows how many young Americans use these tools for that purpose, but we know it's not zero. We know it's significant and we know it's important to them. We also know that children whose families are dissolving or children whose families have lost wealth, houses, jobs, over the cascading economic crises, first the 2008 crisis and its long legacy wiping out American wealth, and then the COVID crisis, right? The sort of two convulsions happening in their lifetimes. How many found solace, community distraction, fun, joy through their screens when nothing else was available?So going back to this question, remember, Haidt has a two-part diagnosis, but he and everyone reading him seems to be only focusing on the second part of the diagnosis. The first part of the diagnosis is that childhood has changed. We've gone from having a sense of free-range immersion in our immediate surroundings, our physical landscape, our communities, other people face to face, and shifted our behavior toward these screens and it has not been healthy, right? So you don't even have to go as far as height to say the problem is the phones. Maybe the problem is everything else in society, right? Maybe the problem is that everything else in society seems scary, unfriendly, unwelcoming, not permitted by certain parents, right? And the only reasonable escape is to go to one screen. Now Dana Boyd did tremendous qualitative research on these very questions about a decade ago before smartphones themselves were the screen of question and when there were plenty of other platforms accessible largely through computers that young people were starting to use.And it was really clear from the deep interviews she did with hundreds of young people around the country that the strategies were worth paying attention to. That what the young people were saying is, yeah, there are things in my life that are suboptimal, that are stressful, that maybe my parents or my older siblings had ways of dealing with that are no longer available to me. There's no place to safely hang out, right? If I hang out in the community, the police are gonna mess with me or the mall security guards are gonna mess with me or the mall's closing down anyway after 2008, right? Pretty much all the malls in the country closed down, right? So all of these spaces, the parks, the malls, they're in disrepair or recession. And so the places where young people can learn to be themselves and be with others and figure themselves out.They're disappearing from real space. So again, Dana Boyd documented all of this and that is a widespread analysis, right? It's not just one device. It's not just one technology. In fact, what we learn from that work and Dana Boyd was not the only one. There were a number of other people doing this sort of qualitative research on young people at this time of great change when social media was really booming even before people got phones, right? When the days of MySpace and early Facebook, what we see time and time again is that the problem is us, the problem is society, the problem is adults, and that young people are trying to cope, and they're coping by going toward an occasional endorphin rush, whatever else these devices offer them, everything from community and solidarity, and friendship to pornography and games and paranoia and conspiracies, right? You've got all of these potential temptations that can give one some sort of comfort, community or distraction in a society that is otherwise unfriendly and untrusting of many American young people.So what I would say to John Haidt, if he cared to listen, is your data is too narrowly focused on big sweeping data sets. You're not actually listening to young people to ask them what are they experiencing and what are they deciding to do and why. Because they have autonomy in this. Young people don't have to pick up their phones. They don't have to install you know, Snapchat, that's their choice. They're doing it for a reason. Where are they getting out of it? You know, those are important questions that other researchers have gone through. Height had no interest in talking to the researchers who actually listen to young people about how they're living and why they do what they do.Now, when I said he has a poor theory of technology, he has this idea that the presence of a technology in our lives has one necessary effect, right? That it's the technology that is the driver of social change, not ever considering the idea that the presence of the technology could actually be the response to the problem, not the problem. And so, of course, it correlates, right? And what we've seen in other people's studies, studies he tended to ignore or downplay, is that the young people who tend to suffer the most acute distress, mental illness, self-harm, other things like that, tend to be the ones who gravitate toward the use of phones and apps. And so if that's the case, if there's a correlation there, then it's just as likely, in fact, more likely that, first of all, people who are susceptible to suffering, let's say, self-harm or eating disorders are more likely to be affected by whatever content they're encountering that either encourages or triggers that behavior when they engage with their phones, with Instagram or Snapchat or TikTok or whatever, right? So if there's a causal connection, it's gonna be more acute among those already susceptible to or perhaps suffering from these conditions and just as likely, and this is what we hear when we talk to young people, is that those suffering through that are more likely to seek out community advice, solace, solidarity. And maybe even some answers on how they can change their lives. And so we've seen that in the qualitative work. We've seen it in the quantitative work as the response and that wonderful review in nature that pretty much took down Height's book, you know, makes very clear that that's something showing up in the quantitative work. And I have to say, I've seen it anecdotally. You know, I have an 18 year old daughter who has many friends who have gone through various experiences and, you know, rather all too common conditions. And these are the conversations that those girls have about why they do what they do and how they're coping. And, you know, it's a deeply sensitive and complex thing. And so when I first encountered Haidt's position, I don't even want to call it work, but position, through his Atlantic articles, I was immediately struck by the lack of voices of girls and young women. You know, they're not hard to find. And the scholarship interviewing them is not hard to find. And yet he doesn't seem particularly interested in their actual experience or perspective. He's only interested in launching a tirade.He doesn't seem to be interested in listening. He's only interested in talking, which means he's less of a teacher and more of a preacher. And I think that's basically unhealthy. Look, you know, a lot of us, people in my scholarly community and intersecting scholarly communities have been trying for two decades to get Americans to think in more complex and sophisticated ways about the communication technology in our lives and constantly entering our lives. We want people to understand that these systems are socio-technical.They involve both the actions of autonomous humans and the tendencies of highly designed technologies. And it's in that interaction between what we humans want to do, tend to do, and do to each other and the way these systems are designed, that's where the action is. That's where it's interesting. And so to say it's the technology or it's the humans, is a mistake, it's a fundamental misunderstanding of how technology works in our lives. Technologies, as Marshall McLuhan wrote, are extensions of our capabilities. A bicycle is merely an extension of my legs. It makes me a more efficient user of my legs, but the purpose is the same. Get from point A to point B. It just means I get to do it with less energy expended at a quicker rate.A computer, as Steve Jobs reminded us, is a bicycle of the mind, right? It's something that is designed, at least in its current form, to extend our mental capabilities beyond our rooms and beyond our immediate capacity. So my computer is filled with spreadsheets and lists of things that I can't hold in my memory with any reasonable expectation.But it's also used to render the thoughts I have when I want to put them in word form or video form or audio form. And the computer is an extension of my voice and my fingers in the sense that it can send these expressions to many other people as well. When you understand that, that that's all technologies are, extensions of things we already want to do.Then there's no point in trying to make an argument that it's the phones or it's the people. It's of course in the interaction and the conversation. And to fail to understand that synergistic effect is to get everything wrong and then miss the diagnosis, right? So, Haidt's diagnosis is something close to prohibition. And it reminds me of like, you know, the fact that in the first two decades of the 20th century, there were many people making sincere arguments that alcohol abuse was causing great harm in society, that it was ripping families apart, it was causing violence, it was causing people to lose jobs, and the harms were so widespread and well-documented that we would be remiss not to make alcohol illegal.But in the absence of understanding the motivations for that kind of drug abuse, we of course made the absolute wrong policy decision, one that empowered criminals, one that did nothing to stem the abuse of alcohol. It just made the abuse of alcohol a much more dangerous phenomenon. And that's why Americans undid that decision within a decade. It was clearly documented as a mistake.There wasn't just a mistake of intentions. The intentions of prohibitionists were pretty good, although there was a whole lot of anti-Catholicism attached to it and anti-immigrant sentiment attached to it. So the undercurrents were not so good. But the actual claim like, you know, wouldn't society work better if people were not drinking alcohol all the time? Well, of course. But if you're going to address the problem, let's identify the problem. And the problem was then as now, life sucks.Life was rough and people were escaping into the technology of the moment, you know alcohol or phones or You know Oxycontin or whatever right people escape into it, for good reasons and bad mostly in those cases -- Escapism in the case of phones. There are good functional reasons to do it if you are a parent working two jobs with contingent hours, you're working at a gas station and a Starbucks, and you're a single parent, you better have a smartphone to be able to manage your hourly commitment to both jobs and your transportation and whatever childcare you can hack together. And you better give your child a phone too, so that you can be in constant contact with your child. It's a necessary survival strategy in a society that has no safety net and no decent commitment to making sure that children lead safe and secure lives. So you want to address the problem of alcohol abuse? Maybe you do things to strengthen unions. Maybe you do things to strengthen the social safety net. Maybe you give women more legal autonomy to get out of marriages that are abusive. Maybe you do a dozen other things that we ended up doing in the 20th century to a large degree and at least reducing the overall damage of alcohol abuse in society without outlying alcohol. You can still regulate it in reasonable ways. So you want to address the problems of misery among young Americans? Let's do that. Let's do it seriously, like grownups, looking at all the factors. Let's talk about the fact that it's really hard to be a parent if you don't have health benefits at your job.And, or you, for that matter, you depend on your job for health benefits. You know, like, in the absence of government single payer health, a whole lot of Americans' lives are much worse off, I would say most of our lives are much worse off than they could be. Right? Let's have that conversation. Well, what would that do to lift the overall quality of life in America? And therefore, lift the quality of life of children growing up in households where parents might have to change jobs, might lose their jobs, might have to work two part-time jobs to make it all work, right? Those are really crucial questions that we dodge by saying it is the phones.Wow. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, that it really does seem like a cop out when he points to the phones. A lot of his answers to this sound, some of them reasonable, you know: phones shouldn't be out during classes, obviously, you know, I mean, like that's fine. Others like passing the Kids Online Safety Act. That's less fine. That would have wide ranging implications for all of society. That would be very bad.Right, exactly. That's a sledgehammer. Yeah. Right, right. Yeah, no, that's a sledgehammer. And look, even this idea of what the school's phone policy should be, my kid's high school has been wrestling with this for a decade. And during the last four years when my kid was in high school, we had monthly updates from the principal on tweaks to the cell phone policy and the state of the cell phone policy.And my kid's school was slightly different in policy to some of the other public high schools in the area. And each one of them is dealing with pressures from parents, many, many parents, especially lower income parents, demand that their children have their phones with them and have them on at all times. Because that's the only way to cope with the turmoil of daily life for working class parents.Many of the wealthier parents who are much more concerned about test scores and grades and peace and quiet were insisting on prohibition. And that's a vast generalization. Of course there were members of both communities taking the other position too. But my point is there were no simple answers that worked for every child. And the teachers and principals understood that and continue to understand it, which is why every school in America has not completely banned phone use, right? If the answer were that simple and everybody's quality of life would go up, then of course we would. But if you take seriously the testimony about people's real lives, you quickly see that it's not that simple. And there are issues that have to be considered, right? So,And there have to be experiments and every school should have the money and patience and studies to support experimentation and report their results. Maybe having phones in a bag that allows no radio signals in during class is a good policy. That seems like a reasonable thing. And then when class changes go, people can pop out their phone and see if their parents texted them. You know, those seem like reasonable policies. Having a no camera policy in school seems like a reasonable way to deal with privacy violations and surveillance and bullying and other issues that happen to be accelerated by the presence of these technologies, although certainly not caused by because all of those things existed for centuries, right?So that's how you have to look at these problems. And what really bugs me about Haidt is under the veneer of scholarly sober distance, he simplifies everything and fundamentally doesn't seem particularly concerned about the needs of young people in America. Get full access to The Present Age at www.readtpa.com/subscribe
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153 Many of us have carried at least one hard story for years, suffering under the weight of secrecy and silence. But what if you didn't have to carry it anymore? What if writing or telling it could not only free you, but deepen your relationships with your loved ones? Melanie Brooks--author of Writing Hard Stories and A Hard Silence--is here to help us write and tell our hard stories. Covered in this episode:The life changing impact that Writing Hard Stories had on NadineMelanie's surprising experiences with renowned authors as she researched her bookThe benefits of writing a hard story How and why it gets easierWhat you discover when you're writing hard stories and how it's able to help you processThe phases we go throughout when telling hard stories What prompted Nadine to write and publish her hard storyThe 2 books Nadine reread while writing her memoirThe hard silence Melanie had to keep for almost 10 yrsThe long term impact of not being able to speak your truthWhat helps us stay centered while writing hard stories The guilty pleasure TV show that Melanie and Nadine both watch when they need to escape How it felt for Melanie and Nadine to have their vulnerable books be published What it was like for both writers to write about real life characters and what their family's reactions wereWhat narrative medicine is and how it's changing health care Hear Melanie read a moving passage that gives anyone permission to share their hard story About Melanie:IG: melaniejmbrookswriterwebsite: melaniebrooks.comMelanie Brooks is the author of the memoir A Hard Silence: One daughter remaps family, grief, and faith when HIV/AIDS changes it all (Vine Leaves Press, 2023) and Writing Hard Stories: Celebrated Memoirists Who Shaped Art from Trauma (Beacon Press, 2017) She teaches creative nonfiction in the M.F.A. program at Bay Path University and in the M.F.A. program at Western Connecticut State University and professional writing at Northeastern University. She holds an M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction from the University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast writing program and a Certificate in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University. She has had numerous interviews and essays on topics ranging from loss and grief to parenting and aging published in the The Boston Globe, HuffPost, Yankee Magazine, Psychology Today, The Washington Post, Ms. Magazine, Creative Nonfiction, and other notable publications. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband, two children (when they are home from university), and chocolate Lab.About Nadine:Download Nadine's mini-retreat reset for busy women here. This guided meditation creates calm and clarity so you can listen to the directions of your heart. Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, Good Grit, OnSite Journal, MindBodyGreen, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, Chicago Magazine, and more. Nadine is the podcast host of Heart of the Story, where she shares stories from the heart as well as interviews with today's most impactful female creatives. Pulling from her vast experience as a writing, meditation, and yoga nidra instructor, Nadine leads women's workshops and retreats online and around the...
Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing.
Today, we'll learn about the story of the world's rarest silk with writer, editor, and now book author Eliot Stein. Eliot and I first got to know each other through our shared passion for the types of stories that reveal something about a place through the lens of tradition and unique cultural practices.Eliot has edited a few of my stories at BBC Travel, where he currently serves as the deputy editor, and where he started a column called Custom Made that highlights cultural custodians preserving vanishing customs. Eliot has recently completed a book inspired by this column that will be published this fall.This conversation has given me a sense of joy and lightness that I haven't felt in a while. You're going to hear about our shared passion for telling stories about people preserving cultural traditions, like the last remaining sea silk seamstress in Sardinia and Japan's craft soy sauce brewer who still makes shoyu in a traditional way. We also discuss what the book writing process was like for Eliot and hear more about his upcoming book. If you want to learn more about Eliot and receive updates on his upcoming book, follow him on Instagram @Eliot.Stein.This episode and the entire season is brought to you by Visit Jordan. Be sure to visit myjordanjourney.com to learn more about Jordan.What you'll learn in this episode:Discussion about the story "The Last Surviving Sea Silk Seamstress" for BBC TravelImportance of highlighting the person, tradition, and craft rather than the writerInsight into the process of building relationships and trust with subjects for storytellingImportance of traditions in shaping places and peopleRecognition of the depth beyond tourist attractionsDiscussion on changing reading habits and the impact on storytellingMultifaceted approaches to storytelling in the digital ageEliot's upcoming book "Custodians of Wonder"Eliot's background in travel journalism and its influence on the bookThe labor of love and intense commitment required to write a bookAdvice for aspiring authors: prioritize passion over monetary or personal gainsResources and opportunities for aspiring authors, such as the Writer's Digest conferenceStory behind a photo featuring traditional soy sauce production in JapanImportance of clear pitching guidelines for democratizing travel journalismHope in the power of travel journalism to foster empathy and understanding across culturesFeatured on the show:Follow Eliot on Instagram: @eliot.steinRead Eliot's article on BBC Travel: The last surviving sea silk seamstressLearn about the Barrel-aged soy sauce, also available online at trf-ny.comPitch your book idea: writersdigestconference.comRead the BBC Travel author briefGet more information at: Going Places website Join our Going Places newsletter to get updates on new episodes and Yulia's travel storytelling work. Subscribe at goingplacesmedia.com!For more BTS of this podcast follow
In this episode, you'll also hear:The important first step Marlena took once she had decided her audience and the type of book she was going to writeMarlena's journey to finding the right title for her bookThe difference between a cover designer and an interior designer — and why you need bothWhy Marlena recommends putting together a full presentation to walk potential investors through your vision — and why it's useful even if you aren't looking for investorsMarlena's advice on being fully authentic in your writingWriting AuthenticallyLike many people, Marlena Banks says that growing up often involved not feeling like herself. As a result, she had a strong desire to express herself creatively and to leave her mark on the world. That's why it was important to her that her book, Big Idea Food: A Weekly Devotional for Entrepreneurs, Side Hustlers & Dreamers, be written in her unique, authentic voice. While Marlena clarifies that she didn't necessarily make a conscious choice to “be her most authentic self,” she did take inspiration from her journals while writing, and she made an effort to write in a way that was true to the message she knew God was calling her to share.“There was no other way to write,” she explains. “I didn't hear it any other way except to share what was truthfully shared with me in the way it was shared with me. But, in hindsight, it was very important to me that, if I put this out there, it expresses me. I didn't want to open this book five years later and be like, ‘That is not who I was!' So it really brings me joy to know that this is like a snippet in time of my most ‘selfiest' of selves.”Marlena's authentic voice speaks well to her target audience, in part because she wrote it for people like herself: millennial entrepreneurs. But, although she felt that Big Idea Food was the perfect way to express her faith and share her God-given message, she started by scoping out the market first to see if someone had already done something similar. To her surprise, there were no other books on the market like the one she intended to write. This made her even more excited to write it herself, and it confirmed that she had truly found her niche. Finding the “Big Idea”Before Big Idea Food and the start of her entrepreneurial journey, Marlena worked as a freelancer for almost ten years. “I did a lot of work for up-and-coming startups, mom-and-pop shops — people who have visions and dreams — and I helped create identities for them,” she says. “I just spent so much time with people who were just like me, who felt like, ‘I know I have so much to do in this world. God has shown me a vision.'” Eventually, working with all of these “big ideas” and visions inspired the name of her devotional book, because she wanted to encourage people to view God's Word as fuel for their ideas and endeavors. She describes the book and its bite-sized devotionals as “Red Bull for your faith” or an energy bar to give entrepreneurs a quick boost when they're feeling discouraged or in low spirits. “God's word really fuels all of the seeds that He planted inside of you,” she adds. “The activation that occurs when God's word hits the calling and the seeds that He has planted in you, it really brings the fruit.”For an extra spiritual energy boost, Marlena titled each chapter with an affirmation to help readers immediately ground themselves in God's truth and to deliver maximum value in a relatively short word count. Assembling the TeamEven though Marlena's background is in marketing, she realized early in the self-publishing process that she needed expert help to launch her book successfully. She started by researching and hiring an editor and then branched out to add more members to her little self-publishing team. As a graphic designer, Marlena planned to design the book cover herself — but she quickly realized she was out of her depth and needed help with that, too. “I was too close to the project,” she says in retrospect. “This was a lesson for me that sometimes when God is calling you into those higher levels of your purpose, or to the next season, even, sometimes you've got to let go of those old talents and the old season.”Marlena's experience is an important reminder that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. It's tempting to try to do everything yourself, but it really takes a team of talented individuals working together to publish a high-quality book. That said, Marlena has also learned that focusing too much on the resources you don't have can prevent you from moving forward. Assembling a dream team can be expensive, and Marlena knew she didn't have enough money yet to hire everyone she needed. But what she did have was the ability to put together a presentation about her idea, which she used to secure financial investments. “You need to communicate your vision,” she says. “You need to get out of your head, get out there, and talk to people about what you're doing. And I'm telling you, that's all you need. God just needs you to take those steps, and He will order them. He will bless them. He will provide what you need.”Building a CommunityOnce you do step out in faith and follow God's leading, trusting that He will provide the resources you need to make your vision a reality, you may be surprised by where you end up. Beyond the book, Marlena's calling led her to establish a community of like-minded people who strive to follow God's direction in their creative and professional pursuits. Not only does this community allow Marlena to build the type of relationships she's always wanted, but it also empowers her and the other members to make an impact for God's Kingdom in their respective spheres of influence. Even starting this community took a leap of faith on Marlena's part, however. Not only did she have to obey God's prompting to leave her job so she could focus on launching Big Idea Food, but she also had to launch before she felt “ready.” “I was going to plan and make things all perfect for the launch,” she recalls. “And then the pandemic hit, and then I felt a push, like, ‘No, you don't need to perfect this thing. People need community right now — your people, the ones that I am sending to you. Right now.'”If you, like Marlena, feel God calling you to do something before you think you're ready, let Marlena's story inspire you to do it. It may be scary, but if you are willing and obedient, God will expand your territory and open more doors than you can even imagine.Telling Your Story in Your VoiceSometimes your calling and your God-given message are easy to follow and express, but often aspiring authors struggle to share their message in their own voice. If that's you, Marlena encourages you to remember that God gave you a unique voice and message — and He gave it to you for a reason. Someone out there needs to hear you tell your story as only you can, and hiding behind an inauthentic voice only gets in the way of that. “When you show up as yourself, you truly, truly, do empower others to do the same,” Marlena says in closing. “And we need more of that. We need fewer copies out here. And we need more of our authentic who God called us and made us to be.” BIO:Marlena Banks is the founder of Big Idea Food™, a Christian media brand that produces faith-fueling content for entrepreneurs & creatives. Since releasing the Big Idea Food™ book, a down-to-earth, faith-based devotional for entrepreneurs in 2018, she's continued to grow the brand's offerings to include a weekly devotional newsletter, edge-snatching social media content, a growing membership community & business coaching. She's found admirers across the globe including Yvonne Orji from the powerhouse show Insecure and other faith based entrepreneurs and tastemakers. When she's not speaking at inspirational events or podcasts like this, you can find her curating faith-filled programming inside her community, Big Idea Food™ TRIBE or coaching early-stage founders to launch & grow their big ideas into the influential businesses God has called them to be. Her ultimate mission is to elevate the influence of more Christian creators so that, together, we can positively impact our world at the level God intended. Learn more about Big Idea Food™ and sign up for the weekly newsletter at bigideafood.com/subscribe GET CONNECTED:Website: www.bigideafood.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/bigideafoodFacebook: www.facebook.com/BigIdeaFood
“We wanted to do something that created a personal impact for women and men, and that's where our book kind of bloomed out of.” – Lisa CoxToday's featured bestselling bookcasting duo are both moms, wives, keynote speakers, coaches, direct sales experts, and entrepreneurs, Erin Lopez and Lisa Cox. Erin, Lisa, and I had a fun on a bun chat about their book, “I Decide: The Happy Little Guide To Living Your Best Life”, using setbacks as growth opportunities, the impact that faith plays on their lives, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:The inspiration behind the "I Decide" MovementThe process behind writing their bookThe impact of gratitude and setting intentions for the dayWhat Erin and Lisa learned from their coaching clients that enhanced their abilities as coaches Erin & Lisa's Site: https://www.idecidebook.com/The Book: https://a.co/d/gWNYMLdErin & Lisa's Podcast, “The I DECIDE Darlings”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-i-decide-darlings/id1710433825 The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-680-the-influence-lottery-ticket-for-having-high-impact-with-kelly-swanson-motivationspkr/ Ep. 510 - "Lights, Camera, Action" With Amy Scruggs (@amyscruggssd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-510-lights-camera-action-with-amy-scruggs-amyscruggssd/ Ep. 372 – “The Grit Factor” with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-372-the-grit-factor-with-shannon-huffman-polson-aborderlife/ #Bonus Ep. – “From Shy Girl to Award-Winning Model” with Lorna Greyling (@LornaGreyling): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-shy-girl-to-award-winning-model-with-lorna-greyling-lornagreyling/ Ep. 735 – “Take Back Your Weekends” with Allison Graham (@AllisonDGraham): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-735-take-back-your-weekends-with-allison-graham-allisondgraham/ Ep. 477 – “P.S. You're a Genius” with Kelly Trach (@kellytrach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-477-ps-youre-a-genius-with-kelly-trach-kellytrach-1/ 151 - "The Superstar Paradox" with Keren Eldad (@CoachKeren): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/151-the-superstar-paradox-with-keren-eldad-coachkeren/ #InvisibleNoMore - Lynda Sunshine West, Delores Garcia, Pamela Gort & Mary Elizabeth Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invisiblenomore-lynda-sunshine-west-delores-garcia-pamela-gort-mary-elizabeth-jackson/ 285 – “Find Your Friggin' Joy” with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/285-find-your-friggin-joy-with-belinda-farrell-hunababy/ Ep. 461 – “Live for Joy” with Anne Scottlin (@AnneScottlin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-461-live-for-joy-with-anne-scottlin-annescottlin/ Ep. 517 – “God's Not Done with You” with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-517-gods-not-done-with-you-with-mary-guirovich-maryguirovich/ Ep. 516 – “You Got This Girl” with Cari Higham (@CariHigham): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-516-you-got-this-girl-with-cari-higham-carihigham/ Ep. 499 – “Take Center Stage” with Janelle Anderson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-499-take-center-stage-with-janelle-anderson/ Ep. 460 – “Dangerous Hope” with Mandy Anderson (@mandybanderson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-460-dangerous-hope-with-mandy-anderson-mandybanderson/
Are you on the path to financial freedom but struggling to see the real progress? Maybe you've heard the myths about quick wealth fixes or shortcuts to success and felt discouraged when they didn't pan out. If that sounds familiar, this episode of The ONE Thing Podcast is precisely what you need.Joining us today is David Greene, a former police officer turned real estate mogul. With a decade of experience, David has transformed over 50 properties into profitable rentals and built a formidable real estate empire. Beyond his investments, he leads the high-performing David Greene Team under Keller Williams and heads the One Brokerage, an award-winning nationwide mortgage company. His expertise has garnered national attention, with features on CNN, Forbes, HGTV, and TEDx, and as a host on the top-ranked BiggerPockets real estate podcast.But what truly sets David apart is his commitment to sustainable wealth-building, which he passionately outlines in his latest book, "Pillars of Wealth." This conversation delves into the step-by-step process of growing your wealth sustainably, debunking the common wealth myths, and exposing the reality that there's no substitute for hard work when building true wealth.So if you're ready to pull back the curtain on sustainable wealth and learn from a master of the trade, you won't want to miss this compelling discussion with David Greene. Dive in with us as we explore the foundational principles that can elevate your wealth-building journey to the next level.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:What the pillars of wealth are and why David Greene wrote this bookThe importance of failure in growthConfidence as a vital tool for successLinks & Tools from This Episode:Learn more at davidgreene24.comRead: Pillars of WealthFollow David on Instagram: @davidgreene24Connect with David on LinkedInFree ResourcesWant to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.comProduced by NOVA Media
Our guests today trained an AI on the world's most beloved texts, from the Bible to the Koran to the words of Marcus Aurelius, Maya Angelou, and Leonard Cohen. Then, they asked the AI life's hardest questions. The AI's answers ranged from strange to surprising to transcendent.Jasmine Wang, a technologist, and Iain S. Thomas, a poet, join us to talk about not only the answers they received from the robot, but also why they are deeply concerned about where AI might be headed.In this episode we talk about:The origins of the bookThe definitions of some basic AI terminologyThe biggest takeaways of their conversation with AI—some of the answers they got back were fascinating and beautifulThe perils and promise of AI (we spend a lot of time here)The ways in which AI may force us to rethink fundamental aspects of our own nature And what we all can do to increase the odds that our AI future is more positive than notFor tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jasmine-wang-and-iain-s-thomasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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