Podcasts about borrowed

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level isn't a lack of talent, strategy, or opportunity...But your willingness to invest in yourself?In this episode, I'm sharing a deeply personal story about how my dad taught me the principles of investing from a young age, helping me build an investment portfolio long before I ever became an entrepreneur. Those lessons didn't just shape how I think about money- they shaped how I think about growth, leadership, business, and legacy.Over the last year alone, I've invested tens of thousands of dollars into coaching, mentorship, masterminds, conferences, and personal development. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why.We'll talk about:✨ The difference between spending money and making investments✨ Borrowed belief and why proximity matters✨ Accountability, hyper-focus, and faster decision-making✨ The logical business reasons to invest, including ROI and tax advantages✨ Why investing in yourself isn't just a business decision- it's a legacy decisionIf you've been sitting on the fence about your next investment, this episode may completely change the way you think about growth.Because the most expensive decision isn't always investing.Sometimes it's staying exactly where you are.Loved this episode and want to help fellow doulas find it?Take 3 minutes to leave a rating and a review- take a screenshot and DM the pic to me on IG @thelisavee or send it thru my website so I can gift you my Booked AF Toolkit ($197 value!).Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing prospects online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and consistently generating a steady income month after month.  ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE Business Audit: Doula Revenue Bottleneck Analysis Learn more about Six Figure Doula

Authority is not just about being consistent. It is about serving your audience in a unique and impactful way. It's creating a movement. Your podcast can be a platform that truly launches you into the space of sought-after authority. In this episode of Influential Voices of Authority Podcast, Erik K. Johnson sits down with Jedlie, creator of the acclaimed "Reading With Your Kids" podcast. Together they dive into building real credibility, cultivating trust, and leveraging your podcast not just as more content... but as the engine for your entire business.   Important Links: Jedlie's website: https://readingwithyourkids.com Jedlie on Instagram: @ReadingWithYourKids Jedlie on X: JedlieMagic Jedlie on Facebook: https://facebook.com/ReadingWithYourKids   Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apple Spotify: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/spotify Website: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/podcasts Click subscribe on this video!   Episode Segments: 00:00 Meeting Jedlie and the Early Days of Podcasting 00:32 "Funky Jesus Music" and Lessons from Early Shows 02:00 From Tape Radio to Broadcasting 03:25 Synergy Between Podcasting, Magic, and Impact 05:27 Building Connection with the "We Choose Respect" Podcast 06:09 Transitioning to "Reading With Your Kids" 08:13 Over 2400 Episodes: How Longevity Builds Authority 08:49 Certified Great Read Program: Giving Authors a Platform 09:40 Trust, Reviews, and Unique Author Support 11:04 Interviewing Not Just Authors, but Icons 13:10 Wildest Magic Show Story: Puerto Rico Surprise 15:15 Doors Opened by the Podcast: From Blue's Clues to Outer Space 17:23 Attracting Big Names and Borrowing Trust 19:29 How Guest Features Turn Into Show Growth 19:30 The Business Model: Revenue, Promotions, and Literacy Events 22:33 Magic, Clowning, and Influences from Penn and Teller 25:00 Creating a Real Reading Movement 26:20 The Power of Reading with Your Kids... Not Just Content, but Culture 27:19 Partnering with Schools to Expand Podcast Reach 28:21 Celebrating Books and Building Authority 29:03 Bartering Value and Recognizing Your Own Worth 29:40 Erik and Jedlie Reflect on Influence and the Podcast Future   Key Takeaways: - You do not become an authority by chance. Jedlie shares how each podcast version, from niche music interviews to helping families read, showed him where his voice could make the most difference. - Authority multiplies when you make space for others. Jedlie's "Certified Great Read" program leverages his audience's trust to give credibility and visibility to indie authors, turning mutual support into lasting impact. - Borrowed trust is the shortcut to authority. Featuring high-profile guests like LeVar Burton, Angela Santomero, and Dr. Katherine Sullivan moved Jedlie's show from a niche corner into the mainstream and opened global doors. - Podcasting can be your ladder... if you use it with intention. From magic school shows to literacy movements, every connection, barter, and creative pivot created new pathways for impact and revenue. - Your audience won't just buy your podcast. They'll invest in your authority, your ecosystem, and your bigger mission when you curate, package, and serve it intentionally.   Episode Highlights: - Breaking through the ceiling of "just another podcast episode", and turning your body of work into an engine for influence - Getting top-tier guests and leveraging every appearance for next-level credibility - How creative bartering and unique experiences set your show apart in crowded niches - Using your podcast as a magnet for collaborations, speaking, and partnerships with schools and communities - The real magic of reading with your kids: deeper bonds, academic success, empathy, and multifaceted authority   Connect with Jedlie: Jedlie's website: https://readingwithyourkids.com Jedlie on Instagram: @ReadingWithYourKids Jedlie on X: JedlieMagic Jedlie on Facebook: https://facebook.com/ReadingWithYourKids   Curious about taking your own podcast from best-kept secret to authority launchpad? Apply for your Podcast Authority Audit with Erik: https://podcasttalentcoach.com/coaching

At the Boston Marathon, Brent was drowning. Miles from the finish. Physically spent. Mentally gone. He screamed at his brother: "Are you going to race with me today?" Kyle can't push the pedals. Brent can't find the finish line without him. That's not a limitation. That's the entire point. Brent and Kyle Pease have completed Ironmans, marathons, and the Ironman World Championship in Kona, together. But this conversation goes far beyond racing. It's about what 15 years of partnership, mission, and asking for help actually teaches you about leadership, trust, and building something that serves more than yourself. What You'll Learn In This Episode: How a childhood Challenger Baseball moment became the blueprint for everything they built What it really means to race as a "we" and how that translates to business Why motivation follows action, not the other way around What emotional maturity had more to do with breaking records than training The leadership definitions from Brent and Kyle that replace 35 books How to navigate obstacles by shrinking the world cone by cone Why asking for help is a competitive advantage, not a weakness How the Kyle Pease Foundation's employment program is redefining meaningful work for people with disabilities Key Takeaways: ✔️"I borrowed his legs. He borrowed my spirit." Neither can finish without the other and that's not a weakness. It's the model. ✔️Motivation follows action. It's fickle after a rah-rah speech. It's lasting when you create movement first. ✔️Leadership isn't the loudest voice. It's the willingness to be vulnerable, listen before speaking, and get out of the way so others can rise. ✔️Asking for help is a daily practice. Kyle has done it every day of his life out of necessity and it's the single most powerful lesson he's given the people around him. ✔️Shrink the world. In an Ironman, in a nonprofit, in a business, you don't run 140.6 miles. You run to the next cone. ✔️You're not building it for yourself. From day one, someone told them: congratulations, you're in business now, for somebody else. That became their north star. ✔️Everyone has a team. Even a solopreneur has a team, it's just your spouse, your kids, your church, the people who believe in you. ✔️Every step you take matters to more than just you. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — Boston Marathon, a scream, and why neither can finish without the other [01:11] — Welcome and intro: mission-driven, resilient, and built for inclusion [03:14] — Where it all started: Challenger Baseball and the first kid ever thrown out [06:19] — The "we" vs. "I" dynamic and what it means to race as a single unit [08:03] — What Kyle brings to the race that no training can replicate [10:15] — "I borrowed his legs. He borrowed my spirit." [11:47] — How the race dynamic translates, and struggles, in the boardroom [16:15] — Ironman lessons in business: obstacles, patience, and one step at a time [21:55] — Unspoken language: how 15 years of racing built a communication no one else can see [27:46] — Asking for help: the hardest skill to learn and what Kyle taught his family [33:01] — From chasing recognition to becoming a movement: the emotional maturity shift [38:05] — How Brent defines leadership (vulnerability over volume) [39:20] — How Kyle defines leadership (two sentences that replace 35 books) [40:59] — Motivation follows action, not the other way around [48:24] — What almost killed the nonprofit (hint: nothing and why) [52:26] — Lessons from 15 years: stewardship, listening, and getting out of the way [55:41] — The employment program: meaningful work, not just a seat at the table [1:01:05] — Tattoo wisdom from Brent and Kyle [1:02:20] — George's closing: pull your chair up, it's waiting for you Connect with Brent & Kyle: Co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation, a nonprofit championing inclusivity in sports and the workforce for individuals with disabilities. As a push-assist duo, they made history as the first brother team to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. In 15 years, they've supported hundreds of athletes and raised over $10 million in adaptive equipment and opportunities. Website: kylepeasefoundation.org Instagram: @thekylepeasefoundation Youtube: @thekylepeasefoundation LinkedIn: The Kyle Pease Foundation Kyle: @kpzydaironman Brent: @bpeas9 Your Challenge This Week: Share this episode with someone who needs it. That's the task. Then connect with Brent and Kyle, DM them on Instagram, visit the foundation, volunteer, donate, or tell another podcast host to have them on. More of the world needs this message. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant Work with George:The Alliance — Community for entrepreneurs building with mission and intention. 1:1 Coaching — Limited spots. Apply at mindofgeorge.com/coaching-consulting/Live Retreats — In-person, immersive, built for breakthroughs. Follow for dates.

Nvidia just raised $25 billion in its first bond sale since 2021. The catch is that Nvidia didn't need the money. The company generated $50 billion in operating cash last quarter, holds $13 billion on the balance sheet, and authorized $80 billion in buybacks. So why borrow?The order book is the story. Demand reached $85 billion, more than three times the final deal size. Nvidia started targeting $20 billion and raised the offering to $25 billion before pricing. The longest-dated tranche came in at just 65 basis points over Treasuries after tightening 25 points from initial guidance. Investors weren't accepting Nvidia's credit, they were competing for it.This episode breaks down what that means. The deal is five times the size of Nvidia's 2021 bond sale and over twelve times the 2016 offering. It's split across seven tranches with maturities from 2 to 30 years, which lets Nvidia lock in long-term financing at near-historic low credit spreads. The US-Iran agreement has pulled investment-grade risk premiums back to pre-conflict levels, and high-grade bond funds have logged 13 straight months of inflows.The broader pattern matters more than the single deal. Alphabet, Amazon, and other AI hyperscalers have been raising similar bond debt to fund data center buildouts. Nvidia joining sets a new credit benchmark for the sector and gives bond investors a way to position around the AI capex cycle without buying equity. For a company with a $5.15 trillion market cap and over $200 billion in projected free cash flow this fiscal year, this isn't a liquidity move. It's a market signal.We cover what the proceeds are actually for (refinancing, general corporate purposes, and the buyback program), why bond investors wanted more than Nvidia was willing to sell, what a 3x oversubscription tells us about confidence in the AI hardware cycle, and whether this is the top of the cycle or the middle.Nvidia bond sale, NVDA bonds, AI infrastructure, AI capex, investment grade bonds, AI hyperscalers, Nvidia stock, AI bubble, data center spending, credit markets.

主播：Meimei（中国）+ Maelle（法国） 音乐：Collide 最近奚梦瑶和何猷君补办婚礼的照片刷屏了。很多人看到婚礼地点后，都感叹像童话里的城堡。这个地点到底有多特别？今天我们就来聊聊：圣米歇尔山、那场梦幻婚礼，以及一段从“不被看好”到让人羡慕的爱情故事。01. Castle In the Fairy Tale一座像童话一样的城堡梅莉第一眼看到婚礼照片时，就认出了那个地方——Mont Saint-Michel（圣米歇尔山）。梅莉来自法国的布列塔尼地区，住在雷恩市，离圣米歇尔山只有大约一小时车程，她去过很多很多次。She thought: "Wow, they picked one of the most magical places in France."她说：他们选了法国最梦幻的地方之一。为什么说它梦幻？When the tide comes in, the whole castle looks like it's floating on the sea.当涨潮时，整个城堡看起来就像浮在海面上一样。It's spectacular(非常壮观).难怪很多网友都说像童话里的城堡。Actually, Mont Saint-Michel even inspired some Disney castle designs(启发了某些迪士尼城堡的设计).而且周杰伦《最伟大的作品》的专辑封面也是在那里拍的。所以这里本来就是一个充满浪漫和想象力的地方。不过这场婚礼最吸引网友的，好像还不是城堡本身——而是背后的故事。02. Relationship Goals让人想拥有同款爱情的情侣很多网友都说，这对夫妻其实经历了很多才到达今天的幸福。当年两个人刚公开恋情的时候，很多网友都不看好，觉得身份差距太大。In English, we'd call that anunlikely couple.Unlikely couple：大家觉得不太可能走到最后的一对。Or you could say their relationship was oftenunderestimated.或者说，他们的关系在一开始是被低估的、不被看好的。Underestimated：被低估的。而现在，几年过去了，他们仍然在一起，养育着家庭，并补办了这场婚礼。So would people perhaps say they are nowrelationship goals?Relationship goals：让人羡慕、想拥有同款爱情的情侣。当年说他们“配不上”“走不远”的人，现在都被现实打脸了。03. Heirloom pearl necklace 传家宝的珍珠项链除了婚礼现场，还有一个细节特别火：奚梦瑶戴的那条珍珠项链。据说那是家族的珍藏，婆婆送给儿媳妇的礼物。That's what we call anheirloom.Heirloom：传家宝。That pearl necklace is an heirloom(那条珍珠项链是传家宝).也可以叫family heritage（家族传承）。这个 heritage 不仅仅指物质层面，有时候也可以是一种文化或精神。Gifts like that carry emotional value far beyond the price tag. 这样的礼物，承载的情感价值远远超过了它的价格标签。真正珍贵的其实不是珠宝本身，而是背后的传承和祝福。04. “Something Borrowed”：“借来”的幸福还有一个有趣的细节：婚礼晚宴上，奚梦瑶穿的是Chanel 1989年的vintage高定。这让人想起一个西方的婚礼传统："Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue."（一点旧的，一点新的，一点借来的，一点蓝色的。）很多欧美婚礼都会遵循这个传统。The "something borrowed" part is usually borrowed from someone happily married. The idea is that their happiness will bring you good luck.“借来的”那一件，通常是从婚姻幸福的人那里借来的。意思是：他们的幸福会给你带来好运。这有点像中文里的“借好运”“借福气”。In English we can call it borrowed happiness.Borrowed happiness：借来的幸福、借来的好运。05. The Love Hidden in Peonies 芍药的情有独钟婚礼种还有一个特别浪漫的细节：现场用了大量的芍药花。芍药（peonies）的花语里有很特别的寓意——代表专一而坚定的爱情。有一种说法叫 “情有独钟” ：在千万人之中，只爱一个人。That's actually a beautiful message for a wedding. Especially for a couple who have already gone through so much together (尤其对于一对已经一起经历了这么多的夫妻来说).其实这场婚礼最打动大家的地方，可能不是城堡，也不是珠宝。It's the fact that people witnessed(见证)a relationship grow over time.从不被看好，到收获祝福；从被质疑，到被羡慕。Not because it looked perfect. But because it felt earned.不是因为这场婚礼看起来完美，而是因为它让人觉得：这份幸福是历经风雨后赢得的。经过风雨和挑战所获得的幸福，更加动人。It felt earned.（这份幸福是挣来的。）作为去过圣米歇尔山很多次的人，梅莉说那是法国最令人屏息的美景之一。但这个故事，其实并不关于城堡。在圣米歇尔山那令人屏息的美景前，这场婚礼展示给我们的是：关于时间，关于坚持，还有关于感情是如何一天天变得更加坚固。Sometimes the best love stories aren't the ones that start perfectly. They're the ones that grow stronger over time (随着时间推移，变得越来越坚固的).

As we grow stronger, wiser, healthier, and more disciplined, a subtle danger emerges: contempt.It's easy to celebrate strength. It's much harder to remain compassionate toward weakness—especially the weaknesses we once saw in ourselves.In this episode, I explore a paradox at the heart of Stoicism: how to pursue excellence without developing disdain for those who are still struggling.From the gym floor to leadership, from courage to cowardice, the Stoics remind us that virtue should produce humility, not superiority. After all, everything we possess—including our strength—is borrowed.A reminder for anyone trying to improve themselves without losing their humanity.

As we grow stronger, wiser, healthier, and more disciplined, a subtle danger emerges: contempt.It's easy to celebrate strength. It's much harder to remain compassionate toward weakness—especially the weaknesses we once saw in ourselves.In this episode, I explore a paradox at the heart of Stoicism: how to pursue excellence without developing disdain for those who are still struggling.From the gym floor to leadership, from courage to cowardice, the Stoics remind us that virtue should produce humility, not superiority. After all, everything we possess—including our strength—is borrowed.A reminder for anyone trying to improve themselves without losing their humanity.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: Psalm 86:1-7 Psalm 86 reads as one of the most personal prayers in Scripture, yet it's almost entirely borrowed. It's a patchwork of older psalms and the words of Torah stitched together during Israel's exile. In this sermon, Pastor Josh asserts that ancient, handed-down tools of faith like this are exactly what our souls need. We don't have to keep manufacturing our spirituality from scratch; instead we can turn to handed-down words and practices — like Scripture, the Psalms, or the Lord's Prayer — to lead us back to God.

This week on the Watson Weekly weekend edition, Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky discuss: Shopify pushes its buyback to $5 billion while every other tech giant pours cash into AI. We ask the obvious question: built for the AI era, or built for the next earnings call? Then Apple's new Siri arrives at WWDC running on Google Gemini, a roughly $1 billion-a-year arrangement that sits next to the $20 billion Google already pays to be Apple's default search. And Anthropic drops a memo on three possible AI futures on its way to an IPO, with Rick putting the whole thing on an 18-month-to-two-year clock. The Watson Weekly Weekend episode is sponsored by Avalara. Avalara integrates with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce. Learn more at avalara.watsonweekly.com

Assembly of Yahusha BHP episode 327 officiated by Bro. Jon Dizon 06-11-2026. #Yahuah #Yahusha #biblestudy #faith #trueworship #assemblyofYahusha ©2026 Assembly of Yahusha All rights reserved. The Assembly of Yahusha exclusively own the rights to the contents of this podcast and any non-assemblymember reproduction must have the approval of the Assembly. Only bona fide members of the Assembly are authorized to copy, download, and reproduce the contents of this podcast for their personal or religious use. For permission to copy, download, and reproduce send an email to : info@aoy.today

What would happen to your business if you stepped away for 30 days?Not a working holiday. A genuine absence. No approvals. No decisions. No you.That question is one of the most accurate diagnostics a leader can run on their organization. Because what your business does without you tells you everything about what your leadership has actually built.In today's episode we break down the three things the 30-day test exposes in every founder-led organization:* Borrowed vs. genuine clarity — whether your organization knows what to do without you there to tell them* Performed vs. real authority — whether your team is actually leading or just waiting for your return* Theoretical vs. real systems — whether your processes actually govern the organization or just exist on paperIf the honest answer to the 30-day question makes you uncomfortable — this episode will show you exactly why.Take the Fulfill Executive Scale Assessment35 questions. Seven pillars. Less than ten minutes.Find out exactly where your leadership is strong and where it is quietly fracturing — before it fractures publicly.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 10, 2026 is: foible • FOY-bul • noun Foibles are minor flaws or shortcomings in someone's character or behavior. In fencing, foible refers to the weakest part of a sword's blade, between the middle and point. // You have to be able to laugh at your own foibles. See the entry > Examples: "The British sketch comedy troupe Monty Python loved taking aim at contemporary foibles through its twisted and liberal reading of history." — David Faris, The Week, 29 Apr. 2026 Did you know? Many word lovers agree that the pen is mightier than the sword. But be they honed in wit or form, even the sharpest tools in the shed have their flaws. That's where foible comes in handy. Borrowed from French in the 1600s, the word originally referred to the weakest part of a fencing sword, that part being the portion between the middle and the pointed tip. The English foible soon came to be applied not only to weaknesses in blades but also to minor failings in character. Foible ultimately traces back to the Old French term feble, which is also the source of our English adjective feeble.

This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to answer the question, "How can we call out to the Lord?" and offer some encouragement to us as we seek to grow closer to the Lord in prayer. If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org"

What do ten virgins waiting on a bridegroom and a desperate widow gathering empty vessels have in common? Oil—and more importantly, readiness. In this episode, we connect Matthew 25:1–13 and 2 Kings 4:1–7 to uncover a powerful truth: what you have prepared in private determines what you experience when the moment comes. Some had lamps but no oil. One had a little oil but many empty vessels. One group was shut out, while the other overflowed. The difference? Preparation, obedience, and faith. This episode challenges us to ask: Do I have oil—or just appearance?

A caller reveals a shocking Dirty Little Secret involving her stunning sister, a dating app profile, and a scheme that started as a joke but quickly spiraled into something much bigger. What happened when strangers started taking the bait? The juiciest, most outrageous confession podcast from The Jubal Show! It's the Jubal Show's Dirty Little Secret! Listeners spill their wildest, weirdest, and most scandalous secrets anonymously—no judgment, just pure entertainment. From shocking revelations to hilarious mishaps, you never know what you'll hear next! Hosted by Jubal Fresh and the team, every episode is packed with jaw-dropping confessions, witty reactions, and unexpected twists. Got a secret? Share it with us… we promise we won’t tell!➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World of Warcraft Midnight Patch 12.0.7 is just weeks away, and Blizz have finally given us more information on the borrowed power system – the Omnium Folio. And guess what? The power "borrowed" from it it will last the whole of the expansion. Oh no –it's time to talk about borrowed power again! Plus all the other talking points for this week, with Tali and Evi.

 In this episode of the Renew podcast, we continue to look at the danger of a borrowed faith and why every person must personally know the Lord for themselves. It is possible to grow up around church, preaching, prayer, and the Bible, but still never truly make faith personal. Through a powerful story and Bible truth, this episode challenges us to move beyond secondhand Christianity and walk with God for ourselves.  

Leroy Kincaide has lived about five lives already.Undertaker at 17. Professional wrestler. WWE SmackDown. Writer. Director.But this episode isn't really about any of those things.It's about what happens when you see mortality up close at a young age — and how that one experience changes the way you view every decision you'll ever make.In this Bite-Sized episode of Screw It Just DO It, Leroy talks about working as an undertaker at 17 and the perspective it gave him on time, instinct, and purpose. He shares the moment he walked into WWE — unannounced — and just knocked the door. And he explains why he ignored years of doubt to make his debut feature film for £27,000, which went on to be picked up by Samuel Goldwyn and land on Hulu.This is a conversation about listening to the voice that tells you where you're supposed to go. And the cost of ignoring it.Key Takeaways• Why working as an undertaker at 17 changed Leroy's relationship with time forever• The inner calling that wouldn't go away — from wrestler to filmmaker• The screw it just do it moment at WWE SmackDown• Why he did the pitch of his life on the same day he lost his grandmother• The difference between being happy and being content

You've got the message. You know who you're talking to. So why isn't the marketing working?That's the exact question Adam Roach and Jess Webber dig into in Part 4 of the Maslow Mountain series. This is the episode where the internal work you've done on messaging finally has to go public, and it turns out that's where most coaches hit a wall they didn't see coming.The conversation starts with a distinction that sounds simple but cuts deep: marketing versus performing. If you've been tweaking your message to fit the room, adjusting your language based on who's watching, or changing what you lead with depending on the platform, that's performance. Marketing is something different. It's a clear, consistent message people start to associate with you before you ever show up. It's reputation built in advance. And the gap between those two things is costing coaches real opportunity every single day.Adam and Jess also get into the owned versus borrowed media question, and they're not gentle about it. Borrowed media, your social platforms, your Instagram followers, your TikTok audience, works until it doesn't. You don't own any of it, and one algorithm change or account suspension can erase years of effort overnight. The more durable play is building something you own, getting consistent there first, and then using borrowed platforms to invite people into it, not the other way around.What you'll learn in this episode:Why most coaches are performing instead of marketing, and exactly what the difference looks like in practiceThe "see vs. seek" framework: why you want people actively looking for your solution, not just noticing you existWhy you get tired of your marketing before your market does, and what to do about itThe owned vs. borrowed media strategy ILC uses to control their marketing machineHow Adam and Jess grew ILC's email open rates from under 20% to nearly 67% by fixing message-to-avatar alignmentWhat a lead magnet actually needs to do (and why a simple Google Doc outperformed a professionally designed one)How to build marketing that keeps running even when you're not in the roomThe big idea here is the machine. When your messaging is accurate, when it lands with the right avatar at the right place on the mountain, marketing stops being something you have to push. It starts being something that pulls people toward you while you're doing everything else. That's not a dream state. Adam and Jess are living it right now, and they show the receipts."You want people to seek you versus just see you. And that's a big difference." — Adam RoachResources Mentioned:ILC Community + New Lead Magnet: ilovecoachingco.comUpcoming Sellable Offers Challenge: ilovecoachingco.com/challengeInstagram: @ilovecoachingco / @adamrroach / @thejesswebberYouTube: youtube.com/@ilovecoachingcoTimestamps:[00:00] Intro + Series Recap (Parts 1–3)[03:11] Marketing vs. Performing: What's the Difference?[05:39] See vs. Seek: The Framework[07:06] Why Coaches Quit Marketing Too Soon[09:02] Owned vs. Borrowed Media[13:18] The Dangers of Building Only on Social (Real Story)[15:34] ILC's Email Data: Open Rates from Sub-20% to 67%[18:54] How to Build a Lead Magnet from What You Already Do[23:39] The Machine: Marketing That Runs Without You[27:03] ILC's New Lead Magnet + Sellable Offers Challenge Teaser[28:04] Sneak Peek: Episode 5 — The Avatar ProblemReady to stop guessing and start growing? The ILC community is where coaches build businesses they're actually proud of. Head to ilovecoachingco.com to check out the new lead magnet and the upcoming Sellable Offers Challenge.

You Are the Threat!Why Awakening Destroys the Illusion of Authority Hidden Power Structures, and Reclaiming Your PerceptionThe world you were taught to believe in is incomplete—and increasingly, evidence supports this reality. From declassified government files to whistleblower testimonies, from weather modification moving from “conspiracy theory” to documented practice, the cracks in consensus reality are widening. As someone who navigates both the seen and unseen—through clairvoyant work, mystical practice, and deep study of economics and power structures—I can tell you this: We're no longer in Kansas. But this isn't just about what “they” are hiding. It's about remembering who you really are and reclaiming your capacity to think, feel, and perceive independently.You Need Permission to Know TruthThe Lie: Truth comes from institutions—governments, media conglomerates, textbooks, expert consensus. If Wikipedia says “quackery,” it must be false. If you question official narratives, you're unstable, conspiratorial, or dangerous.The Truth:* Gnosis—direct, embodied knowing—is more reliable than borrowed belief. This is what mystics have always understood: “Gnosis is the moment the soul remembers it has roots beneath the visible world... Direct revelation, not secondhand spiritual leftovers microwaved in the cafeteria of consensus reality.”* History is written by victors and funded by agendas. From an economic and power structure perspective, information control is wealth control.* “Conspiracy theorists” were eventually proven right about: Epstein networks, MK-Ultra, Operation Northwoods, Stolen Elections, Watergate, weather modification/cloud seeding, and countless declassified operations including a propped stock market to benefit the few.No one will be able to escape the fact that we need to stop outsourcing our sense-making to institutions that profit from our obedience.Stay Neutral and.....* Practice “upside-down logic”: If something is heavily censored or ridiculed, ask why. Use suppression as a curiosity signal, not a stop sign.* Develop gnosis through somatic wisdom: When you encounter information, notice—does your body contract or expand? Trust your energetic intelligence over intellectual parroting. Patriarchy Lives OnThe primary reason for mass deception isn't random—it's strategic. From years of studying power structures and economics, I've observed the major reason we've been lied to is because of where our POWER truly is - when used from love and agency.What's Being Hidden:✅ Your immense creative, spiritual, and energetic capacities (what the “occult”—literally meaning “hidden”—points toward)✅ Technologies and systems that would eliminate artificial scarcity (free energy, suppressed healing modalities, decentralized power)This sums it up about right.“A disconnected person is easier to influence. A fearful population is easier to direct.”Take back your energy and agency.*Audit your energy drains: What systems, habits, or beliefs keep you too exhausted to question reality?*Prioritize nervous system regulation: Meditation, breathwork, time in nature, creative play—these aren't luxuries; they're acts of resistance against manufactured dysregulation.When Truth-Seeking Becomes a PrisonNot all “awakening” is liberation. Conspiracy culture can become its own cage.Common Traps:

The Old Testament wasn't written in a cultural vacuum, but who and what influenced its writers. Today we're talking about the cultural background of the Old Testament and how the literature and societies of the surrounding cultures impacted its creation.

 In this episode of the Renew podcast, we look at the danger of a borrowed faith and why every person must personally know the Lord for themselves. It is possible to grow up around church, preaching, prayer, and the Bible, but still never truly make faith personal. Through a powerful story and Bible truth, this episode challenges us to move beyond secondhand Christianity and walk with God for ourselves. 

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Episode 24 of On The Record with Brian Wise and Michael Mackenzie opens not in a record shop or a green room, but in the unglamorous reality of domestic collapse: Brian's gas hot water service fails, leaving him hunting for a plumber and waiting five days for resolution. Musically, the emotional high point is a warm, informed appreciation of David Byrne.  The hosts tip their hats to Byrne's wider career, including his work with Brian Eno, particularly ** My Life in the Bush of Ghosts **, and note his recent appearance at Jazz Fest. Show Notes Legends | Official Trailer | Netflix  Shetland On Iview  Talking Heads - Road to Nowhere (Official Video) Brian Eno -- David Byrne - My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts - A1 - America Is Waiting  Brian Eno -- David Byrne - My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts - A4 - Help Me Somebody  David Byrne with Choir! Choir! Choir! - Heroes  Talking Heads – Psycho Killer (Official 4K Remastered Video, Live 1983)  The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues (High Quality) Chris Franklin Doco on Spectrum's I'll Be Gone “Someday I'll Have Money”

#913 What if you could get a world-class business education for less than a Netflix subscription? In this episode, hosts Justin and Tara Williams share the story behind their brand-new Millionaire University — a community-based learning platform launching June 16th at the unbelievable founding member price of just $47 for a full year. They break down the three core frameworks that drive everything inside MU: Clarity (getting laser-focused on your life vision, money goals, and business idea), Implementation (actually taking action despite the fear and isolation that trips up so many entrepreneurs), and Automation (building systems that create semi-passive and passive income so your time is truly your own). Along the way, they draw a fun parallel to Disneyland — because just like navigating the park, building a business is a whole lot easier when you have guides, frameworks, and a tribe cheering you on. Head to millionaireuniversity.com to grab your founding member spot before enrollment closes! What we discuss with Justin & Tara: + Millionaire University launches June 16th + Founding member price: $47/year + The power of entrepreneurial community + Framework #1: Clarity — know your goals + Framework #2: Implementation — take action + Framework #3: Automation — build passive income + Borrowed belief and why your tribe matters + Active vs. semi-passive vs. fully passive income + Why the traditional education system falls short + Free tool: fiveminutebusinessplan.com Thank you, Justin & Tara! Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com. Get your free 5-Minute Business Plan. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Man Who Invented the Boutique Amp: The Tragic Genius of Bob CrooksBefore Dumble was a household name, and before Mesa/Boogie revolutionized the high-gain stack, there was Standel.In today's video, we're diving into the legendary twenty-year original run of Bob Crooks, the man who provided the sonic blueprint for the 1950s, yet spent his final years feeling like the industry had robbed him blind.High Fidelity in a Low-Fi WorldFrom his early days at Lockheed to his "almost" collaboration with Paul Bigsby, Bob Crooks didn't just build amplifiers; he engineered precision instruments. We explore how Standel became the "must-have" rig for the Mount Rushmore of 1950s legends, providing the pristine, hi-fi clarity demanded by icons like Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Joe Maphis, Speedy West, and Buddy Emmons.The Innovations Leo Fender "Borrowed"According to guitar historian Deke Dickerson, Crooks was a man fueled by deep-seated bitterness in his later years. The reason? Many of the features we now consider "Golden Era" standards were pioneered in the Standel workshop long before they appeared in Fullerton. We're talking about:Separate Treble and Bass controls (at a time when most amps had a single "Tone" knob).Forward-facing controls for ease of use on stage.Tolex covering and Piggyback head/cab designs.The integration of premium JBL speakers as a standard.The Great Pivot: Tubes to TransistorsWe also examine Crooks' controversial shift in the early 1960s. As an early adopter of hybrid and eventually full solid-state circuitry, Crooks inadvertently chased "perfect" clean headroom just as the rest of the world was falling in love with the warmth of tube distortion. It was a classic case of a genius being too right for the wrong era.The Rebirth: 1997 to TodayFinally, we cover the modern resurrection of the brand.1997: The initial rebirth with Danny McKinney and Bob Crooks himself back at the helm, focusing on the legendary 25L15.2023: The new chapter under Owen Duffy, who has begun producing reissues of Standel's later catalog, bringing much-needed attention to the overlooked masterpieces of the brand's twilight years.Support the show

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For years, the Crypto Hipster Podcast documented builders across the digital economy.But after more than 580 conversations, certain discussions stayed with me long after the recordings ended.Not because they were the loudest.Not because they generated the most views.And not because they were attached to the biggest market caps.They stayed with me because they revealed something deeper underneath the industry itself.In this solo episode, I explain the origins of Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls and why four specific conversations became the foundation for my first Curtain Calls book, Signals Through the Noise.This is not a “best of” compilation.It is an attempt to interpret the patterns, tensions, contradictions, and human questions hiding underneath years of crypto narratives, market cycles, and technological change.Topics include:• The evolution from guest showcases to interpretation• Borrowed audiences vs. real audiences• Why polished talking points often destroy signal• What I learned during my apprenticeship at The Digital Economist• Systems, sovereignty, trust, identity, and human behavior• Why the archive itself began telling a larger storyThis episode marks the next evolution of my solo format:less performance, more synthesis.Signals Through the Noise is available now as part of Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls.

Adulting is hard. Higher pressure, a more public stage, a brain that's still developing, and a gap between your income and the life you thought you'd be living by now. In week 1 of Adulting with Jesus, Pastor walks through why this season is uniquely difficult — and why Jesus' question to His disciples cuts right to the center of it: "Who do you say that I am?"You don't drift into a mature faith. You grow into it. There's a difference between admiring Jesus and worshiping Him — between borrowing your faith and owning it.

I took the seatbelt off this podcast. No script, no playing safe, no asking the algorithm for permission. I walked off a coaching call, fired up and brought it straight to you—unfiltered, a bit pushy, and fun. If you've been giving borrowed answers about purpose and watching from the sidelines, I'm coming for that today. We'll discuss what you were actually put here to do, why pressure kills your best work, and the difference between observing and engaging in your life. Press play. The nicest renegade you'll ever meet is at the mic. Featured Story On today's call, Kim said something that caught my attention. She started quoting her resume, like everyone does, when you asked what she was here to do. Boring. Boring. Boring. Then out came the word conviction. I sat up. At the end, I asked for her conclusion—our usual. She replied with one word: activation. I caught it instantly. Activation isn't something that happens to you. It isn't waiting for the mood to strike. It's a choice. Conviction in things, switched on by you. The minute Kim said it out loud, she heard what she'd been missing. Important Points * Activation is a choice you make, not a circumstance. Don't wait to feel ready—decide to be ready, and conviction will follow. * Pressure squeezes out your best work. When you're stuck, stop forcing it and start playing—watch the better version of you show up. * Borrowed answers about purpose keep you safe and stuck. Ditch the generic script—say what only you can say. Memorable Quotes * Your circle is your ceiling. Elevate your thinking, and you'll find you can't hang around people who don't push you. * Gratitude is just the front door, not the room. There's a place past it where you stop needing and start becoming. * Pressure doesn't boost your output; it squeezes it. The harder you push, the harder it gets. Instead, go have some fun. Scott's Three-Step Approach * Catch yourself giving borrowed answers. When 'make an impact' or 'leave a footprint' rolls out, that's the safe script. * Now activate. Don't wait for the feeling — decide on conviction, flip yourself on, and let your real voice come out. * Then interact. Get off the bench, take one real action today, and watch your life move toward what you actually want. Chapters 1:32 - Why I took the seatbelt off this podcast 3:36 - Outside the Walls and the student who showed up 5:38 - Borrowed answers about your real purpose 8:37 - The one word Kim said that stopped the call 12:10 - Pressure strangles your best work — go play 15:19 - Your circle is your ceiling — raise the room 17:33 - Gratitude is just the front door, not the room Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify If you're ready for more insight and direct coaching from me, sign up for Notes From Scott at https://notesfromscott.com. You'll get a few short, personal notes each week—sometimes these turn into podcast episodes. Start your activation journey today by joining Notes From Scott. * Email: support@motivationtomove.com * Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com * YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast * Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith * Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove * Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Carl explores the deeper meaning of compounding—not just as a financial concept, but as a universal life principle. Drawing from wisdom across cultures and centuries, he reflects on how the most valuable things in life—health, relationships, skills, and creativity—are built slowly through consistent, repeated effort. Instead of chasing shortcuts, Carl makes the case for investing your time, energy, and attention into things that grow over time and letting them compound into something meaningful.Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/ 

In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the heartbreaking 1987 murder of Anna Mae Florence—a case that remained unsolved for decades before modern forensic technology finally uncovered the truth. What began as a brutal attack investigation evolved into a complex story involving unreliable witnesses, false identities, overlooked evidence, and the persistence of investigators who refused to let the case disappear.This case highlights how one piece of evidence—a bloody handprint—ultimately became the key to solving a murder 25 years later.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: a case where the truth remained buried for decades00:28 – The attack on Anna Mae Florence and the initial police response01:11 – Anna Mae's life and background in Columbus, Ohio02:13 – The violent attack: 14 stab wounds and her final moments03:32 – Crime scene analysis and evidence of a struggle04:54 – Discovery of the blood-stained purse and bloody handprint05:45 – Fingerprint analysis limitations in 198706:32 – Witness descriptions and the original suspect sketch07:48 – Investigators explore theories of robbery and overkill08:58 – Reports of a frantic woman asking strangers for help09:54 – Early suspects, including a teenage girl and local residents11:25 – The tip involving Odell and emerging inconsistencies12:45 – Odell's changing stories and sudden disappearance13:41 – Investigators examine Danita's alibi and hospital records14:28 – Discrepancies in records and evidence of deception15:26 – The plan to use a wire in hopes of gathering more information16:17 – A major setback when fingerprint evidence fails to match the suspect17:42 – The case goes cold in 1988 while Anna Mae's family continues searching for answers20:01 – The 2012 cold case revival and renewed forensic testing20:59 – Reinvestigating suspects through modern DNA and fingerprint analysis26:34 – The shocking identification of Zina Roberson29:34 – Zina's arrest, background, and confession31:09 – Why the bloody handprint became the defining piece of evidence33:02 – Reflections on trust, vulnerability, and the exploitation of kindness34:43 – The lasting impact of Anna Mae Florence's case35:07 – Closing thoughts, community discussions, and upcoming Murder in the Black projects

Most people don't accidentally find their calling. Scott Slusher did. With no formal training, he borrowed a horse, a truck, and a saddle—and stepped into a world that would eventually define his life's work. In this episode, we go beyond photography into purpose, identity, and the tension between making money and making a life. Scott shares why chasing fulfillment looks nothing like chasing success—and why uncertainty might be the clearest sign you're on the right path. If you've ever questioned where you're headed, this conversation will stay with you. This episode is brought to you by Kimes Ranch, Bluebonnet Feeds and Kerry Kelley Bits and Spurs. 

We filmed this conversation during the Family Business Council Gulf (FBCG) Summit 2025 in Muscat, Oman. But, honestly, with everything tha has been happening in the region since then, the supply chain disruptions, the geopolitical shifts, I'd argue it's even more relevant now than when we sat down. Tarek Sultan is the founder and Chairman of Agility, he built a global empire from Kuwait, nearly 70.000 employees globally and presence in more than 100 countries. And what he had to say about resilience, risk, and the future of the GCC. 0:00 Intro2:06 How He Bought a Company With No Money5:36 The Mindset That Built a Global Empire9:26 Risk, Resilience & Lessons From Singapore11:48 Why Logistics Was the Right Bet15:49 The DSV Deal & Going Public in Abu Dhabi17:56 Is the GCC Underestimated?19:13 The Crises That Reshaped Gulf Trade23:14 Saudi Mega-Projects 27:39 How AI Is Transforming Logistics & Healthcare32:26 Succession, Family & Legacy38:39 Advice for Entrepreneurs in Crisis40:28 Why the GCC Is a Geopolitical Free Zone42:17 Post-Oil Era & The Future of Gulf Youth45:48 Closing Tarek SultanLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan/Website https://bit.ly/49wgucG Agility LogisticsLinkedIn https://bit.ly/42LiNVA Website https://agility.com Presented by BSFInstagram https://bit.ly/47XvqjvX https://bit.ly/4vkYICNLinkedIn https://bit.ly/4c7CsooWebsite https://bit.ly/4tBULI0 Noon For new customers: use code TMS26 to get 40% off your first three orders https://bit.ly/4mpnWM9Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUYWebsite https://bit.ly/44lnA1S Brew 92Instagram http://bit.ly/3VN6MeILinkedIn https://bit.ly/42kN65EWebsite https://bit.ly/4grbAjK IWC Instagram https://bit.ly/44dxbFWWebsite https://bit.ly/43K8JMk Lexus Instagram https://bit.ly/4tRXzS6X https://bit.ly/4cDZ4gIWebsite https://bit.ly/4kTlTz6 

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!“The way you speak is a skill, and like every skill, it can be learned, practiced, and mastered.” Speaking like a leader is not about being charismatic; it's about mastering the art of clarity, influence, and connection. In this episode, Sharran reveals the eight communication techniques that set CEOs apart and breaks down each tool to help you speak with authority and influence.Whether you're leading a team, negotiating deals, or simply looking to elevate your communication, these strategies will transform how you speak and connect with others.Tune in to learn how to communicate effectively, gain trust, and lead with confidence.“The single biggest superpower of a CEO is to be able to package an idea elegantly.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:17 - The importance of communication in leadership01:43 - Technique #1: The 4-MAT framework03:33 - Technique #2: The "Three Whys" approach to communication05:48 - Technique #3: Using the ISL framework (Insight, Story, Lesson)07:58 - Technique #4: McKinsey's SCR method (Situation, Conflict, Resolution)10:20 - Technique #5: High stakes negotiations with the ALH formula (Agree, Learn, Helpful)11:51 - Technique #6: The diagnostic process for clear communication13:27 - Technique #7: Unreasonable belief in a specific version of the future14:42 - Technique #8: Borrowed language for clearer, more impactful speaking16:58 - Wrapping up: How CEOs communicate for successResources:- How to Communicate More Effectively Than 99% of People - https://youtu.be/Vx_sSMAJjNg?si=DxlhXVtoOZD73np0- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

Be honest, how many books have you borrowed purely because the cover looked amazing?  This week on Book Lounge, Joe is joined by Bre for a very honest, slightly chaotic, and deeply relatable conversation about judging books by their covers. Before diving into our recommendations, we get into what Bre loves in a cover design.  We also talk about the covers that live rent-free in for Bre, and how special editions have completely changed the way readers collect (and display) books. Plus, a love-filled detour into The Diviners series and why its design continues to stand out.  Then, we get to recommending books we only read BECAUSE of the cover.  We didn't read the synopsis.  We didn't check reviews.  We saw the cover… and that was enough.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Book recommendations:  Bre's Picks:  How to Solve Your Own Murder – Kristen Perrin  The Jumbies - Tracey Baptiste   To Steal a Throne - Gabi Burton  On Sundays She Picked Flowers - Yah Yah Scholfield   Joe's Picks:   Sky Daddy – Kate Folk  Just Like Mother – Anne Heltzel  Dollface – Lindy Ryan  Butter – Asako Yuzuki   Who's in this episode:   Bre - Links  Time stamps:  00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:00:40 Welcome to Bre The Loc'd Booktician 00:01:02 What are some of your favorite cover designs? 00:05:56 Do you have a book cover that comes to mind when you think of a good design? 00:06:57 Thoughts on special editions 00:19:11 Here's our recommendations! 01:17:35 Outro  Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supermarkets and cities are facing a problem with borrowed and abandoned shopping trolleys. A New World in Auckland's Point Chevalier has posted on social media that it's gutted at the sheer number of trollies that are AWOL just eight months after it opened. It effectively had an amnesty on Thursday, park it on the foot path and it was cruising the streets to collect them. Reporter Bella Craig went to talk to locals about trolley-gate. Meanwhile, hundreds of trolleys are being dumped around Hamilton. Vanessa Williams, General Manager of Love the Centre, the Hamilton Central Business Association spoke to Lisa Owen.

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 992 - Why Self-Improvement is Making You Worse w/ Ryan Wekenman: Escaping the Most Dangerous Lie Christians Borrowed from Culture  Check it out! Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage released in April 2026. Get your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115.

+website www.bishinthenow.com +Youtube – BishInTheNow Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Join us in person each Sunday at 195 Arizona Ave NE w1, Atlanta, GA 30307 Watch the video on Facebook:   Here Watch the video on Youtube :   Here Follow Jim Swilley on Facebook to see the videos live Sundays at 11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow Main Message in One Sentence When the light of truth rises in your own heart, no false voice, fearful system, or borrowed belief can extinguish it. In this Mobile Metron episode, Bishop Jim Swilley blends community updates with a powerful teaching on discernment, personal revelation, and spiritual authenticity. He reflects on upcoming Metron gatherings, the importance of real human connection, and then moves into a deeper message from 2 Peter 1 about the “Daystar arising in your heart.” His central point is that genuine faith is not built on fear, manipulation, political prophecy, or borrowed beliefs—it is built on the personal experiences that awaken truth inside you. Bishop challenges listeners to question voices that claim to speak for God while encouraging them to honor the moments in life when light truly came on within their own soul. 1. Real Community Still Matters Bishop emphasizes that while online connection is valuable, nothing replaces gathering together in person. He notes how meaningful hugs, presence, and shared moments were during the recent meditation weekend. Takeaway: Digital connection can inspire, but embodied connection heals. “People really were ready to see each other and hug each other and stuff.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 2. Your Body Is Temporary, But You Are More Than the Body Using 2 Peter 1, he highlights Peter's description of the body as a tent—temporary housing for the deeper self. Scripture:2 Peter 1:13-14 – “As long as I live in the tent of this body…” Takeaway: You are not merely physical circumstance. There is something eternal working through you. 3. Witnessing Is Not Selling Religion Bishop reframes the idea of “witnessing.” A witness is not someone arguing doctrine—it is someone who can testify to what truly happened in their life. Scripture:Acts 1:8 – “You shall be witnesses unto me…” Takeaway: Your testimony carries more power than debate. “A witness is somebody who can verify that something happened that they saw.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 4. Beware of People Who Weaponize God He strongly warns against those who attach God's name to politics, ideology, fear, or manipulation. Takeaway: Just because someone says “God said” does not mean God said it. Scripture:1 John 4:1 – “Test the spirits to see whether they are from God.” 5. The Daystar Rising in Your Heart Is Personal Revelation This is the heart of the message. Bishop teaches that the “Daystar” is not merely a future event—it is an inner sunrise, a moment of awakening that no one can take from you. Scripture:2 Peter 1:19 – “Until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.” Takeaway: True faith is experiential. It is what became real inside you. “Hold on to the things that have happened to you that you know are real.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 6. Don't Let Others Define Your Spiritual Journey He reminds listeners that revelation cannot be inherited secondhand. Each person must encounter truth for themselves. Scripture:1 John 2:27 – “You need not that any man teach you…” Takeaway: Guidance matters, but awakening must be personal.

Self-Help? Self-Improvement? Self-Image? More like self-righteousness! Even well-intentioned Christian men can slide into a self-centered mentality that focuses on improvement in your own strength. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by bestselling author Ryan Wekenman to help you learn practical ways to combat the "me-first" mentality that is leaking even into Christian circles. It's time to uproot the obsession with self-improvement, self-image, and self-righteousness and put God back in the center of your life. Check out Ryan's new book 'Free Me From Me' (https://tinyurl.com/FreeMe115) Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage released in April 2026. Order your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115.

 “Good Juju, Ghetto Honey, and Pickpocketing"JB, Sandy, and Tricia are in peak form as the show kicks off with snack confessions, including an unforgettable story about someone casually pulling an entire grilled chicken breast out of her purse. It only escalates from there, with JB admitting (once again) that Instagram ads got the best of him—this time with a mysterious “honey stick” purchase that leaves the whole crew questioning adulthood itself. The mood takes a sharp turn when Tricia shares an important heads-up about a rise in pickpocketing downtown. From distraction tactics to real-life stories that'll make you clutch your phone a little tighter, the conversation is both eye-opening and oddly entertaining. As Sandy puts it, “It's such a gutsy crime—because if you get caught, someone's throwing down.” Then comes a fan-favorite Friday tradition: Good Juju ✨. Borrowed from a legendary visit years ago, this magical moment delivers positive vibes to listeners facing big events—from community gatherings to emotional milestones. One caller summed it up perfectly after receiving juju: “That's what I call party paranoia—just worried everyone's gonna show up.” The episode also dives into Austin weekend energy

Season 15, Episode 392 introduces phase two of the roadmap: neurochemistry and motivation. Andrea Samadi breaks down the motivation loop—expectation, thought patterns, attention and action, feedback, and repetition—and explains how belief and dopamine drive what we start, persist with, or stop. The episode highlights earned vs. borrowed dopamine, the role of the anterior mid-cingulate cortex in willpower, and offers practical steps to build sustainable motivation through small wins, effort-first rewards, and consistent practice. ✅ What You'll Learn in This Episode ✔️ How the Motivation Loop works—and why your brain is always running it ✔️ Why dopamine is about anticipation, not just pleasure ✔️ The difference between borrowed vs earned dopamine—and how it impacts your drive ✔️ How your beliefs and thought patterns shape your brain chemistry ✔️ Why doing hard things strengthens willpower (aMCC) and builds resilience ✔️ What causes motivation to increase… or break down ✔️ How your brain decides to repeat a behavior—or avoid it next time ✔️ Why effort first, reward after is the key to building lasting motivation ✔️ Simple ways to train your brain to stay motivated ✔️ How to align your brain for sustained performance and results Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and it's here that we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience—so we can create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. If you're new here, welcome. We are currently reviewing past episodes as part of Season 15—organized as a roadmap of the brain's foundational systems. Instead of treating neuroscience, health, mindset, and performance as separate topics—like we've done in the past 14 seasons—we're now exploring how these systems come online in sequence. We started Phase 1, Regulation and Safety, with EP 384[i], with Dr. Baland Jalal, who taught us how learning begins (with curiosity, sleep, imagination and creativity), and reviewed anchor episodes with Dr. Bruce Perry[ii], looking into trauma, rhythm, and relational safety, Dr. Sui Wong[iii] on autonomic balance, and Rohan Dixit[iv], on HRV, real-time self-regulation and nervous system literacy. Now, we are moving to Phase 2, diving deeper into neurochemistry and motivation…then we'll cover movement, learning, and cognition… Then perception, emotion, social intelligence… and finally integration, insight, and meaning as we put all of the phases together. Season 15 Roadmap: Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety Phase 2 — Neurochemistry & Motivation Phase 3 — Movement, Learning & Cognition Phase 4 — Perception, Emotion & Social Intelligence Phase 5 — Integration, Insight & Meaning Because peak performance isn't built by doing more— it's built by aligning the systems underneath. And the truth is, most of us were never taught how these systems drive our behavior and results in the first place. So as I continue to explore and better understand these systems myself, I want to thank you for joining me on this journey… So that together, we learn how to align our brains— and use this understanding to unlock what's truly possible for us to achieve. Because I do believe that we're capable of achieving far more than we think is possible—with this understanding. PHASE 2 Today, we move into Phase 2 of our roadmap— Neurochemistry and Motivation. In Phase 1, we asked a foundational question:

Join the Guildwww.imnotquitting.com Your thoughts aren't just yours. Some of them belong to the room you've been sitting in.In this episode, Chris digs into one of the most overlooked drivers of long-term weight loss: the people you surround yourself with. Not as a feel-good motivational concept — but as a real mechanism that shapes the beliefs you hold about yourself and what's possible.In this episode, you'll hear:Why the phrase "I've tried everything" is a borrowed belief — and who you borrowed it fromHow belief systems inside a social group coalesce and reinforce each other (and how that works against you without you realizing it)The difference between accountability partners and what you actually need: encouragement partnersWhy identity change — not food rules — is the real engine of permanent weight lossHow Chris built a community-forward coaching model after realizing how hard it was to coach people who were isolatedThe one belief Chris wants you to borrow if you don't have it yetKey Idea from This Episode:Just because you have to do the work yourself doesn't mean you have to be alone while you do it. Chris uses the analogy of running an ultra marathon — every step is yours, but having people alongside you changes everything.Resources Mentioned:Free Kickstart Course → becomingthin.comJoin The Guild of Champions → imnotquitting.comAbout the Becoming Thin PodcastHosted by Chris Terrell, who lost 125 lbs and has kept it off. The show focuses on the mindset, habits, and identity shifts that create lasting change — not quick fixes or food rules.