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Can anxiety start... in your gut? Triggered by a listener's experience linking a gut cleanse to panic attacks, this episode dives deep into the powerful gut-brain connection. Discover how physiological issues—from microbiome imbalances to inflammation—can ignite anxiety symptoms from the "bottom-up," often before any anxious thought occurs. Learn why this happens and gentle strategies to support both your gut and brain health for better mental wellbeing.In this episode, you'll learn:How the gut and brain communicate through the nervous systemHow gut disruptions can lead to anxiety or panicWhy anxiety often begins in the body (and how to reframe it as information)Practical ways to support your gut and mental health together3 Takeaways:Anxiety Can Start "Bottom-Up": Gut disruptions can directly cause anxiety symptoms, not just thoughts.Gut Health Matters for Mental Health: Gentle, consistent support is often key, be cautious with harsh cleanses.Reframe Anxiety as Information: View symptoms as signals of an underlying imbalance needing support.Resources Mentioned:Healing Through the Vagus Nerve (see pages 40-41 for the gut-brain connection)—Looking for more personalized support?Book a FREE discovery call for RESTORE, our 1:1 anxiety & depression coaching program (HSA/FSA eligible & includes comprehensive bloodwork)Join me inside Regulated Living, a mental health membership and nervous system healing space (sliding scale pricing available)Order my book, Healing Through the Vagus Nerve today!*Want me to talk about something specific on the podcast? Let me know HERE.Website: https://www.riseaswe.com/podcastEmail: amanda@riseaswe.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaontherise/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaontherise

In this episode of Bottom Up Shorts, Norm is joined by Saeed Vahid, a Local Conversation leader from Richmond Hill, Ontario. They talk about how he started the Local Conversation, how the group is collaborating with city officials, and how the expansion of the Greater Toronto Area has affected Richmond Hill. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Strong Richmond Hill (site). Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

How Do You Build a Moral AI? with Jana Schaich BorgIn this episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel are joined by Jana Schaich Borg, Associate Research Professor at Duke University and co-author of the book “Moral AI and How We Get There”. Together they explore one of the thorniest and most important questions in the AI age: How do you encode human morality into machines—and should you even try?Drawing from neuroscience, philosophy, and machine learning, Jana walks us through bottom-up and top-down approaches to moral alignment, why current models fall short, and how her team's hybrid framework may offer a better path. Along the way, they dive into the messy nature of human values, the challenges of AI ethics in organizations, and how AI could help us become more moral—not just more efficient.This conversation blends practical tools with philosophical inquiry and leaves us with a cautiously hopeful perspective: that we can, and should, teach machines to care.— Topics Covered:What AI alignment really means (and why it's so hard)Bottom-up vs. top-down moral AI systemsHow organizations get ethical AI wrong—and what to do insteadThe messy reality of human values and decision makingTranslational ethics and the need for AI KPIsPersonalizing AI to match your valuesWhen moral self-reflection becomes a design feature—Timestamps:00:00  Intro: AI Alignment — Mission Impossible?04:00  Why Moral AI Is So Hard (and Necessary)07:00  The “Spec” Story & Reinforcement Gone Wrong10:00  Anthropomorphizing AI — Helpful or Misleading?12:00  Introducing Jana & the Moral AI Project15:00  What “Moral AI” Really Means18:00  Interdisciplinary Collaboration (and Friction)21:00  Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Approaches27:00  Why Human Morality Is Messy31:00  Building a Hybrid Moral AI System41:00  Case Study: Kidney Donation Decisions47:00  From Models to Moral Reflection52:00  Embedding Ethics Inside Organizations56:00  Moral Growth Mindset & Training the Workforce01:03:00  Why Trust & Culture Matter Most01:06:00  Comparing AI Labs: OpenAI vs. Anthropic vs. Meta01:10:00  What We Still Don't Know01:11:00  Quickfire: To AI or Not To AI01:16:00  Jana's Most Controversial Take01:19:00  Can AI Make Us Better Humans?—

Daniel Bloemker is a Strong Towns member and Local Conversation leader from Bellingham, Washington. He's been instrumental in advancing local efforts on parking reform, housing, and community spaces. He joins Norm in this Bottom-Up Short to discuss these efforts and the progress the city has made. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Want to support advocates like Daniel? Become a Strong Towns member today. Bellingham won the “Most Progress in Building Better Budgets” award in the Strongest Town Contest. There are many great lessons that cities of all sizes can learn from their hard work.

Elizabeth Turman-Bryant is a councilmember in Burlington, Washington. She's passionate about community building, revitalizing historical areas, and making Burlington more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Turman-Bryant joins Tiffany to discuss her journey from nonprofit work to local government. She explains some of the projects she's working on and the importance of striking a balance between the responsiveness of bottom-up activism and the influence of local government involvement. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local Recommendations: Tacos Tecalitlan Train Wreck Bar Railroads Pizza and  Bar Taste of Thai by Wipa Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mydata.podigee.io/267-new-episode 3c000958df64c4f5478edcdd55874db0 AI verändert nicht nur Tools – sondern ganze Organisationen. Doch wie weit sind Unternehmen wirklich, wenn es um die Umsetzung von Daten- und KI-Strategien geht? In dieser Folge von MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURS spricht Host Jonas Rashedi mit Prof. Florian Stahl von der Universität Mannheim. Florian lehrt und forscht im Bereich Quantitatives Marketing & Consumer Analytics und leitet mehrere Weiterbildungsprogramme rund um AI und Business Analytics an der Mannheim Business School. Gemeinsam diskutieren sie, warum viele Unternehmen noch nicht bereit für AI sind – weil es oft an den Grundlagen fehlt: Datenqualität, strategischer Ausrichtung und einer offenen Unternehmenskultur. Florian erklärt, warum Manager:innen lernen müssen, in Wahrscheinlichkeiten zu denken, welche Skills künftig entscheidend sind und was Universitäten tun müssen, um Talente richtig auszubilden. Besonders spannend: Die Analogie vom „Wintergarten“ – also extern aufgebauten AI-Ökosystemen, die neben dem Kerngeschäft existieren. Eine Lösung für große Organisationen, um Transformation überhaupt erst möglich zu machen? Zum Schluss geht es auch um persönliche Datennutzung – und um die Frage, ob wir künftig eher für Menschen oder für Maschinen Marketing machen müssen. Ein Gespräch voller Perspektivwechsel, Praxisnähe und Inspiration – unbedingt reinhören! MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURS ist ein Projekt von BETTER THAN YOURS, der Marke für richtig gute Podcasts. Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Florian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florianstahl/ Zur Webseite der Universität Mannheim: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/ Zu allen wichtigen Links rund um Jonas und den Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jonas.rashedi Zeitstempel: 00:00 Begrüßung & Themenüberblick 01:00 Vorstellung Florian Stahl & Rolle an der Mannheim Business School 02:40 Wie Universitäten AI-Trends bewerten und in die Lehre bringen 04:00 Warum Data Science früher eine rein technische Disziplin war 05:30 Der Spagat zwischen Management & Data Science – und wie man ihn überwindet 07:10 Welche Skills Führungskräfte in Zukunft brauchen 08:45 AI kommt – obwohl viele Unternehmen Data Science noch nicht verstanden haben 10:30 Die tückische Rolle von Datenschutz und interner Bremser 12:00 Gewinner vs. Verlierer der Transformation: Es geht nicht um Tools, sondern um Organisation 14:00 „Wintergarten“-Strategien: Wie Firmen KI neben dem Kerngeschäft aufbauen 16:10 Wie Mittelstand und Familienunternehmen den Wandel schaffen können 18:00 Transformation Top-Down oder Bottom-Up – was bringt den Aha-Moment? 20:00 Warum die mittlere Führungsebene oft das eigentliche Hindernis ist 23:00 Das richtige Skillset für die nächste Generation 26:00 Transformieren ohne Angst: Wie man Menschen mitnimmt 30:30 Quantencomputing, KI-Marketing & Ausbildung für die Zukunft 34:00 Warum Strategie wichtiger ist als 1000 kleine KI-Projekte 36:30 Fazit: Die Welt bleibt im Wandel – wie bereiten wir uns vor? full no Künstliche Intelligenz,Datenstrategie,Transformation,Change Management,Unternehmensstruktur,AI Skills,Data Science,Busine

Denyse Trepanier is the president of Bike Walk Alameda, a nonprofit organization in the island city of Alameda, California. She joins Norm to discuss the city's efforts to improve biking infrastructure, including the creation of a network of low-stress bikeways and neighborhood greenways. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Bike Walk Alameda (site) Alameda made it to the Sweet 16 in this year's Strongest Town Contest, from a list of almost 40 nominees. There are many great lessons that cities of all sizes can learn from their hard work. Click here to read more about their progress. Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

This episode is all about identifying the right approach to endurance training for different types of athletes. Some people are genetically predisposed to strength and power, while others are built for stamina. While most of us fall somewhere on a spectrum between the two, knowing your athlete archetype can help you determine your optimal approach to training. This episode is built on Drew's blog post from a month ago, so if you need some written examples of what we discuss you can refer to that.Some key topics we address:Strength and power adaptations are largely neurological, while endurance adaptations are largely physiological. As a result, intensity is the key training variable for strength and power, while volume if the key to endurance.We return to a frequent topic on this podcast, which is the energy systems model routinely found in strength and conditioning education classes.Zone 2, who it's appropriate for, and when. Alternate cardio modalities (like biking, rowing, and swimming) and how they fit into training when the primary focus is often running.The classic "training residuals" chart that appears in so many textbooks, and just a few of the reasons it's probably not accurate for most people.

Today, we're sitting down with John Kasich, former Governor of Ohio and a passionate advocate for community-driven change. In his new book 'Heaven Help Us', Kasich explores how faith institutions can be powerful catalysts for solving local problems. We'll dive into stories of everyday people who are making real differences in their communities, from fighting human trafficking to supporting refugees. This conversation is about hope, grassroots action, and how ordinary people can create extraordinary change when they work together. John shares personal stories and insights about bottom-up problem solving, the role of faith communities, and why believing in our collective potential matters more than ever. So join us as we join together with faith communities to make a real difference in our society. John Kasich is a national leader who has spent a lifetime bringing people together to solve big problems and leave the world around them just a little bit better than they found it. Kasich served as the 69th governor of Ohio and ran for President during the 2016 GOP primary. His message focused on unifying Americans rather than dividing them, championing the great potential of our citizens to make positive impacts in their own communities, a strong national defense, and the importance of our international alliances. Today, he runs the Kasich Company and serves as a political analyst for NBC, CNBC, and MSNBC. He is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: Courage Is Contagious; Stand for Something; Every Other Monday; Two Paths, and It's Up to Us. His most recent book, Heaven Help Us is available April 8. He is married to Karen Kasich and is the proud father of adult twin daughters.John's Book:Heaven Help UsJohn's Recommendations:Our Heavenly FatherA Tree Grows in BrooklynSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Ashley T Lee PodcastAshley T. Lee Podcast will cover many life issues such as overcoming stress, anxiety...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show

Thousands of “Hands Off!” protestors took to the street over the weekend. While it's clear they were marching against the actions of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, what would “hands off” look like? If it's removing these guys from office, why not tell the people with the power to do it? Guest: Gabe Garbowit, former Senate staffer, current organizer at citizensimpeachment.com Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your  other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of “Hands Off!” protestors took to the street over the weekend. While it's clear they were marching against the actions of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, what would “hands off” look like? If it's removing these guys from office, why not tell the people with the power to do it? Guest: Gabe Garbowit, former Senate staffer, current organizer at citizensimpeachment.com Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your  other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of “Hands Off!” protestors took to the street over the weekend. While it's clear they were marching against the actions of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, what would “hands off” look like? If it's removing these guys from office, why not tell the people with the power to do it? Guest: Gabe Garbowit, former Senate staffer, current organizer at citizensimpeachment.com Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your  other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Emery is a community leader focused on fostering sustainable growth and smart development in Warrenville, Illinois. In today's Bottom-Up Short, she joins Norm to discuss several initiatives the city is running, including an incubator program for local businesses and a zoning overlay that allows for mixed-use development. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Warrenville made it to the Sweet 16 in this year's Strongest Town Contest, from a list of almost 40 nominees. There are many great lessons that cities of all sizes can learn from their hard work. Click here to read more about their progress, and remember to vote today in the Championship Round! Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Join us on this episode of the Maffeo Drinks podcast, where Chris Maffeo chats with drinks industry legend David Gluckman about the fascinating world of drink innovation and product development. David shares insights from his recent book (That Sh*t Will Never Sell), offering a look back at the history and evolution of the drinks industry.The conversation covers iconic brands he created like Bailey's, Ciroc, and Tanqueray Ten, product ownership's importance, and consumer research's often flawed nature.David also discusses how great brands can be built without conventional testing and the critical role of liquid excellence. Tune in for an engaging discussion that blends business acumen with the art of drink creation.The discussion provides insights into the importance of ownership, consumer behavior, and the significance of product distinction in brand building. David also emphasizes the value of real-world testing over consumer research, reflecting on his approach to developing iconic spirits.Aspiring brand builders and drink enthusiasts will find valuable lessons in this engaging conversation.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Guest Introduction: David's Journey01:19 The Bailey's Story: Market Research and Success04:43 Brand Development Philosophy09:36 Challenges in Spirits Marketing12:38 Product Innovation and Differentiation25:44 Ownership and Long-Term Brand Building32:07 Conclusion and Farewell

We often hear that autistics are bottom-up processors and that neurotypicals are top-down processors. What does that mean? What are the advantages of each? Hear how the way the autistic brain processes information explains many autistic traits.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY!-->Free 30-day trial for the podcast listeners! https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk (affiliate link which helps the podcast) No credit card needed. Want to be a guest or know someone who would be a good guest? Fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/autguestspotInstagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.comCheck out other autistic shows:The Horse Human Connection Matrix: https://tinyurl.com/authhcmThe Autistic Culture Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/auttacpFrom The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/autftsYoSamdySam: https://www.youtube.com/@YoSamdySamBeyond 6 Seconds: https://tinyurl.com/autbssOrion Kell...

Hannah Rechtschaffen is the director of the Greenfield Business Association in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She joins Norm on this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that Greenfield faces and how it's becoming a stronger town. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Read more about Greenfield: Hope for More Affordable Housing Options Is Growing in Greenfield (article) Strongest Town Nomination Visit Greenfield (site) Feeling inspired? Vote for Greenfield in the Strongest Town Contest! Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Sean Hayford Oleary is a city council member in Richfield, Minnesota. A Strong Towns member of seven years, Oleary has helped reintroduce duplexes, reduce parking mandates, and support walkable, financially strong neighborhoods in his community. In this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, he and Norm discuss the progress Richfield is making in becoming a stronger town. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Richfield made it to the Sweet 16 in this year's Strongest Town Contest, from a list of almost 40 nominees. There are many great lessons that cities of all sizes can learn from their hard work. Click here to read more about their progress, and remember to vote next week in the Final Four matchup! Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Join this episode with Shawn Soole from the Post Shift Podcast In this episode, Chris shares invaluable insights on how small brands, such as bars, restaurants, distilleries, and breweries, can effectively build their brand. From understanding the importance of local success before expanding to managing relationships with importers and distributors, Chris breaks down the fundamentals of brand building. They also discuss the challenges and strategies for maintaining authenticity while scaling, the role of passion versus business in the drinks industry, and navigating the complexities of the B2B2B2C market. Whether you're a newcomer or an established player in the beverage world, this episode is filled with actionable advice to help you succeed.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:31 Guest Introduction: Chris Maffeo02:04 Chris Maffeo's Background and Career Journey04:58 Brand-Building Fundamentals10:58 Challenges and Strategies in the Craft Spirits Industry16:49 Scaling and Distribution Insights19:11 Balancing Passion and Business25:06 Entrepreneurial Advice and Future Plans32:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Travis Goedken is the city manager of Decorah, Iowa. In this Bottom-Up Short, he joins Norm to talk about a few of the practices and reforms that are making Decorah strong, including making its budgeting easier to understand for residents, embracing a highly collaborative planning process, and opening up new housing options by finding creative loopholes in restrictive state laws. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Feeling inspired? Vote for Decorah in the Strongest Town Contest! Travis Goedken (LinkedIn) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

David Jenkins is a city councilor in La Plata, Maryland, as well as the city's Local Conversation leader. He joins Norm on this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts to discuss his work with the city's budget, particularly his efforts to share the city's financial information with the community in a way that's easy to understand and actually allows residents to participate in the budgeting process. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES La Plata Financial Sustainability podcast The Local-Motive session that inspired Jenkins: “Parsing Through Your Local Budget to Find Some Real Answers” “You'll Pay for This! How We Can Afford a Great City for Everyone, Forever” by Michel Durand-Wood Learn more about: Finance in a Strong Town Local Conversations Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Are you tired of feeling stuck in a system that prioritizes test scores over real learning? Ready to explore how teachers and parents can reclaim the joy of education through individualized learning? In this episode, we dive into: ✨ What "bottom-up" education really means and how it transforms the learning experience. ✨ Why individualized education is the key to preparing students for a rapidly changing world. ✨ How microschools empower teachers to design flexible, creative, and meaningful learning environments.

Josh Stewart is an advocate from Littleton, Colorado. A year ago, his 12-year-old son was struck and killed by a car while biking to school. Since then, Josh has been relentlessly pushing for safer streets in his community. He joins Norm in this Bottom-Up Short to share his story and what he's learned over the last year of advocacy work. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “The Cost of an Extra Foot” (article) “Large Trucks Need Better Street Design” (article) Learn more about the Crash Analysis Studio model for responding to and preventing car crashes. Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here! Subscribe to The Bottom-Up Revolution on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Podbean or via RSS.

Dive into the fascinating world of stock market analysis as we explore bottom up investing and top down charts approaches!

In this episode of the Maffeo Drinks Podcast, host Chris Maffeo is joined by Sophie Cookson, a seasoned expert in the liquor industry with over a decade of experience in Dubai and the UAE.Sophie shares insights on the evolving liquor landscape in the Middle East, discusses the challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized brands in the region, and the importance of having a regional strategy.The conversation also touches on the role of Dubai duty-free as a significant channel for marketing and brand building. Sophie emphasizes the need for brands to have local presence and support to thrive in the Middle East market.Tune in to learn about the unique dynamics of the Gulf region's liquor market and how brands can successfully navigate this complex but rewarding environment.Key Highlights:Navigating the evolving liquor landscape in the Middle EastStrategic insights for small and medium-sized brands entering the marketThe unique role of Dubai duty-free in brand buildingEssential strategies for establishing local presence and supportTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome00:30 - Guest Introduction: Sophie Cookson01:07 - The Liquor Industry in Dubai02:41 - Challenges and Opportunities for Small Brands04:24 - Legalities and Regulations in the UAE07:39 - Brand Building Strategies10:56 - The Role of Expats and Duty-Free15:10 - Supporting Bartenders and Craft Brands26:25 - Travel Retail Opportunities35:36 - Conclusion and Contact Information

On this episode of RevOps Unboxed, Sandy sits down with Lonny Sternberg, RevOps and GTM leader.They discuss bottom-up vs. top-down RevOps approaches, the expanding scope of RevOps roles, the importance of frameworks, and more!

In this Bottom-Up Short, Norm is joined by Christian Schick, the leader of Strong Towns RVA, a Local Conversation in Richmond, Virginia. The group has built a lot of momentum in the past year, and Schick talks about how they did that in a productive and helpful way, particularly while juggling local elections. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Strong Towns RVA (Linktree). Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

On this episode, we bring you behind the scenes at our radio station, giving you a sense for how public radio actually works and why we think local journalism is important. Plus, the local news for February 21, 2025 and the release of Nashville artist Tim Gent's single “MLB.” Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Varsha Gopal is an architect from Chennai, India. She is putting Strong Towns ideas into action by starting conversations about what makes places thrive — what makes them special, sustainable and prosperous. On this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, she joins Norm to discuss two research projects she recently conducted in her city and what they taught her about thriving cities, urban design and community engagement. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here! Subscribe to The Bottom-Up Revolution on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Podbean or via RSS.

Brad Wozny interviews former Gubernatorial Candidate of Iowa, friend of Rand & Ron Paul's, serial entrepreneur, IPSIC top shooter & son of an American WW2 Fighter Pilot Ace, Clyde J Cleveland.  Clyde has assembled thought leaders such as Sacha Stone, Sheriff's Mark Lamb & Richard Mack, benevolent Dr.'s  Lee Merritt & Robert Young, Reinhabited Republic patriots Natalie DeMarco & PhD/LTC (USAF-Retired) Sandra Miarecki, to James W. Lee, Foster Gamble, Whistleblower Nicole Siroteck, Jay Dyer and many more in one epic web summit…all Free for Patriots to attend at their leisure between now and Feb. 19th. 

Welcome to this episode of Bottom Up Shorts! Today, Norm is joined by Andrew and Anna Carley, the leaders of Strong Towns Grand Rapids, a Local Conversation in Michigan. They discuss the progress they've made in advocating for policy changes in their city and how they became one of the go-to groups that city officials turn to when they're considering policy changes. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Strong Towns Grand Rapids (site). Want to hear more from the Carleys? Hop on the Spring Local Motive Tour, where they'll share their tactics for regional organizing and letter-writing campaigns. Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

In this episode, I chat to  Chris Maffeo about brand building for small brands. A great start to 2025, if you are a small brand in the liquor sphere, this is the episode that you need to listen to. Tons of value and advice on what you should be doing to succeed in 2025. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@PostShiftPodcast

In this edition of The New Lines Institute Middle East Center's Post-Assad Podcast series, Middle East Center co-director Nicholas A. Heras sits down with Sasha Ghosh-Siminoff to analyze how humanitarian and economic rehabilitation efforts can support peacebuilding in Syria. Sasha is a Nonresident Fellow with the Middle East Center at The New Lines Institute who has a granular and nuanced perspective on Syria that comes from his oversight over targeted civil society capacity building and humanitarian assistance programs throughout Syria. He is also currently the Middle East and North Africa Program Director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and a Security Fellow at the Truman National Security Project. Heras and Ghosh-Siminoff also assess what should be the priorities for international organizations looking to support the rehabilitation of Syria.

Spencer Coyne is the mayor of Princeton, British Columbia. As a proud Strong Towns member, he works to bring incremental development and community resilience to his city. Coyne joins this Bottom-Up Short to explain how he's implementing the Strong Towns approach in Princeton, including how to incrementally reform a zoning code and how to do a lot with a small amount of funding. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Connect with Spencer Coyne: Facebook. LinkedIn. Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

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In this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Michael Bassili, one of the leaders of Strong Towns Nanaimo, a Local Conversation group based in British Columbia, Canada. Bassili explains how his Local Conversation created a parking campaign that convinced their city council to vote 8-1 to eliminate parking mandates in their downtown. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Connect with Strong Towns Nanaimo: Website. Instagram. LinkedIn. Try Strong Towns Nanaimo's letter of support generator. Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Paul Collier, renowned development economist and author of Left Behind:A New Economics for Neglected Places

EXPERTENGESPRÄCH | Joel Kaczmarek, Björn Wagner und Till Reiter kommen zusammen und sprechen über die Herausforderungen und Strategien rund um die Transformation in Unternehmen – und wie sich diese auf Technologie und Teams auswirkt. Du erfährst, ob Change besser Top-Down oder Bottom-Up funktioniert, warum Frameworks nicht immer der Schlüssel zum Erfolg sind und wie du Legacy-Systeme geschickt handhabst. Außerdem teilen die drei spannende Buchempfehlungen, zeigen auf, welche Rolle Metriken spielen, und diskutieren, ob es auch zu viel Veränderung geben kann. Perfekt für alle, die Transformation verstehen und erfolgreich umsetzen wollen! Du erfährst... …wie eine Transformation gelingt …Buchempfehlungen zum Thema Transformation …ob du Change Top-Down oder besser Bottom-Up gestalten solltest …wie du dein Team für eine Transformation besetzt …warum Frameworks in der Transformation überbewertet sind …welche Rolle Metriken in der Transformation spielen …ob zu viel Change auch negative Auswirkungen haben kann …wie du mit Widerstand während einer Transformation effektiv umgehst Du verstehst nur Bahnhof? Zu viel Fachchinesisch? Unser Lexikon hilft dir dabei, die wichtigsten Fachbegriffe zu verstehen:Transformation - Umfassende Veränderungen in Organisationen, um sich an neue Gegebenheiten und Techniken anzupassen.Engineering - Der Prozess der Entwicklung und Gestaltung von technischen Produkten oder Systemen.Product Discovery - Ein Prozess, bei dem untersucht wird, welche Kundenprobleme zu lösen sind, bevor mit der Entwicklung eines Produkts begonnen wird.Product Manager - Die Person, die für die Entwicklung und den Erfolg eines Produkts verantwortlich ist.UX Designer - Ein Spezialist, der sich auf die Benutzerfreundlichkeit und das Erlebnis von Produkten konzentriert.Tech Lead - Die technische Führungskraft eines Entwicklerteams, die für die Umsetzung technischer Lösungen verantwortlich ist. Diese Episode dreht sich schwerpunktmäßig um Product und Technologie: Software und IT sind allgegenwärtig geworden und Joel möchte gerne verstehen, wie man denn eigentlich hervorragende digitale Produkte entwickelt. Deshalb spricht er regelmäßig mit Till Reiter und Björn Wagner, die als VP Product und VP Engineering bei SAP Signavio tätig sind und sich in der Materie bestens auskennen. Regelmäßig werden sie auch von bekannten, kompetenten Akteuren der Technologiewelt besucht und dabei unterstützt, Technologie- und Product-Themen möglichst leicht verständlich und anhand konkreter Praxisbeispiele zu vermitteln.

In this special episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Edward Erfurt, chief technical advisor for Strong Towns, to discuss a transformative 4-step approach to public investment. They explore real-world examples of this approach in action, including the inspiring stories of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Chisholm, Minnesota. These stories illustrate the power of starting small, focusing on what's possible today, and engaging local energy to build something truly transformative over time. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Read more about the incremental approach to public investment: “The Strong Towns Approach to Public Investment” (article). “Starting a Local Business Can Be As Easy as Setting Up a Chair” (article). “Learn the 4-Step Process for Public Investment” (Academy course). Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

In this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Jake Loftis, a pastor and leader of the Local Conversation group Strong Towns Blair. They discuss the ways that North America's built environment can lead to social isolation and how Loftis used his local paper to combat that isolation and encourage engagement in his community. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Transcript available on our site. Read more about Loftis and Strong Towns Blair. Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Democrats seem to always pay attention to the top, the federal races. But what worked for the right wing in 2010 can work for us: Our guest Eric Schmeltzer writes, in The New Republic, that to take power away from The post Republicans Got It: Bottom Up Works. Wake Up, Democrats! appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

In this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, host Tiffany Owens Reed is joined by Chloe Groome and Aaron Feldman, co-leads of the Local Conversation group Strong Towns Chicago. They discuss the initiatives that Strong Towns Chicago is working on, including legalizing fourplexes throughout the city and getting city officials involved in tactical urbanism. They also talk about the challenges the group faces and their strategies for overcoming those difficulties, including building a coalition with other advocacy groups. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local recommendations: The winter Christkindlmarket Summer streetfests. Four Moon Tavern. Live music concerts. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria. Strong Towns Chicago (Instagram). Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

In this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Joshua Hopkins, the newly elected mayor of Chugwater, Wyoming. They discuss Hopkins' path to becoming mayor and how he created a rodeo ring that provides a third place for his community and supports local businesses and walkability. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Tri-County Mercantile. Read more from Strong Towns about Chugwater. Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

There are two ways to begin a design: from the top down, where you start with flavor, and from the bottom up, where you start with mechanics. In this podcast, I talk about how these two design processes have evolved over time.

Sara Studdard is a community engagement and communications expert. She's also a partner at City Thread, a nonprofit consulting firm that specializes in helping city governments design and implement active mobility plans. Studdard joins this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution to explore how having a variety of mobility options (walking, biking, public transit, etc.) benefits communities, as well as the importance of effective messaging and communication. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local recommendations: Nowhere Coffee. Westwood Neighborhood. City Thread (site). “Communication Strategies That Work” (blog). “How to Activate Local Support Through Messaging” (blog). Case Study: Providence, Rhode Island. Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

In this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Sully Israel, leader of Strong Towns Santa Barbara, a Local Conversation group. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Santa Barbara's main street was closed to car traffic, which revitalized the area. Now, Israel and his group are working to keep the street closed to cars and address the community's other needs in the public realm. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Strong Towns Santa Barbara. Local coverage of efforts to keep State Street car free. Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

In this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Ken Kunka, a consultant and coach for small-scale developers. A former building and permitting manager, Kunka helps others develop their craft as builders of stronger communities, with a focus on infill development. Here's how he does it. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Jaime Izurieta is an architect, designer and author from Montclair, New Jersey, who focuses on the interaction between users and the built environment. He's also the founder of Storefront Mastery, an award-winning creative agency that works with place management organizations to design and activate interactions between local businesses and their community. This week, Izurieta joins host Tiffany Owens Reed to discuss the importance of designing experiences, instead of just buildings, and how local leaders can shift their perspectives of downtowns to make them more successful. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local recommendations: Le French Dad Bakery. Local Coffee Montclair. Watchung Booksellers. Tino's Artisan Pizza. Storefront Mastery (site). Check out Jaime Izurieta's book, “Main Street Mavericks.” Learn more about the Storefront Renaissance League. Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

In this episode of Bottom-Up Shorts, host Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Julie Emery, one of the leaders of Strong Milwaukee, a Local Conversations group. Emery and her group are helping to make their community stronger by building bus benches. Here's how they started their program and how it's evolving. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

It's Member Week here at Strong Towns. As a special treat, we're publishing three new episodes of the Strong Towns Podcast this week. In this episode, Chuck is joined by Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Strong Towns' director of membership and development. They discuss the history of the Strong Towns movement and how members have brought it to heights Chuck never could've imagined — including spreading Strong Towns ideas not only across North America but across the world. The movement's grown so much, but we're not done yet. We need your help to spread the Strong Towns approach even further, until every town is a strong one. Join us by becoming a member today. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).