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AI agents are not as complicated as they sound, and Peter Ranney and Elliott Wittstruck of DataX are proof. They walk through exactly how remodelers are using AI agents inside JobTread right now to automatically clean up field notes, process receipts, cost jobs, and land a daily project health report in their inbox every evening. They also share a seven-level framework for AI adoption that takes all the pressure off and helps you figure out exactly where to start! If you have been curious about AI but not sure where to begin, this one gives you a clear and practical first step.—Today's episode is sponsored by Builder Funnel! Click here to learn more about how Builder Funnel helps remodelers and home builders grow through strategic digital marketing.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!—Key TakeawaysStart with a specific problem, not AI itself.Think micro. Small use cases create big wins.AI is not a magic button. It takes time to learn.AI agents work automatically without manual prompts.Reporting is one of the most valuable AI applications.Better data in = better insights out.Focus on your current level of AI adoption.Don't let AI distract you from serving clients and improving your business.—-Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:39 Managing Multiple Ventures10:16 Interacting with AI: The Basics12:09 Automation and AI Agents14:38 Practical Applications of AI in Business19:40 Email Automation and Receipt Processing21:52 Job Performance Analysis with AI24:52 Self-Updating AI Agents26:43 AI Models and Security Concerns29:34 Advanced AI Prompts and Use Cases34:18 Creating Contracts and Estimates with AI38:16 Bridging the Knowledge Gap in AI40:13 Understanding AI Levels of Interaction49:21 Future of AI in Business

In "The Dark Data Trap: Unlocking Logistics Documents with Tungsten Automation's Patrick Van Hull" Joe Lynch and Patrick Van Hull, Supply Chain Industry Consultant at Tungsten Automation, discuss how intelligent document processing eliminates manual data traps to drive logistics efficiency and cost savings. About Patrick Van Hull Patrick Van Hull, widely recognized as the Supply Chain Storyteller, helps organizations transform complexity into clarity. A multi-time "Top 25 Global Thought Leader and Influencer on Supply Chain" and Supply Chain Pro-to-Know, he focuses on supply chain digitalization and capability development, showing how operational details can drive resilience and performance across the value chain. Patrick's career spans more than two decades, with leadership and advisory roles at Apple, Dell, Rio Tinto, and CVS Health, Gartner, Deloitte, and SCM World, he became known for bridging practitioner expertise with executive-level insights to turn data and technology into impactful strategies and programs. Most recently, he has focused on helping enterprises use AI-powered intelligence to strengthen resilience and anticipate disruption. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Duke University Fuqua School of Business, and lectures on supply chain strategy at the University of Arkansas Walton School of Business. About Tungsten Automation Tungsten Automation, formerly Kofax, is the global leader in AI-powered document and workflow automation solutions, boasting a 40-year trusted legacy and a team of 2,200 employees across 40 countries, serving over 25,000 global customers. Our commitment to innovation and customer success has earned us industry recognition, including being named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intelligent Document Processing. Tungsten has also been recognized by other key analysts in areas such as Intelligent Automation and Process Orchestration. We are trusted to help businesses achieve unprecedented efficiencies and reduce costs through document and workflow automation, allowing them to scale and future-proof their business. Key Takeaways: The Dark Data Trap: Unlocking Logistics Documents In "The Dark Data Trap: Unlocking Logistics Documents with Tungsten Automation's Patrick Van Hull" Joe Lynch and Patrick Van Hull, Supply Chain Industry Consultant at Tungsten Automation, discuss how intelligent document processing eliminates manual data traps to drive logistics efficiency and cost savings. Tungsten Automation Profile: Formerly Kofax, Tungsten is a global leader in AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) and advanced workflow automation. Backed by a 40-year legacy, 2,200 employees, and 25,000+ global customers, the company was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for IDP. Their cloud-based platform sits cleanly over multiple, fragmented ERP and TMS networks to pull and push data seamlessly. Escaping the "Dark Data Trap": Moving a single international ocean container can require upwards of 30 separate documents. Because traditional TMS and ERP platforms can't read unstructured data (like dense PDFs, faxes, or Excel spreadsheets), this critical info becomes trapped "dark data." Tungsten uses IDP to automatically ingest, classify, and extract line-item data from over 40 different logistics document types, turning paper trails into structured, digital assets. Slashing AP Errors & Driving Revenue: Manual touchpoints in freight invoicing lead to constant billing discrepancies and human errors. Through automated multi-way matching, reconciliation, and automated exception handling, Tungsten drives "zero-touch" processing for order management and invoices. In one case study, acting as an automated "quality check" against contracted rates helped a major freight shipper capture an incremental $20 million in annual revenue. Preventing Customs and Shipment Delays: When data errors or missing documents hit customs or a port, shipments grind to a halt, triggering costly penalties, demurrage fees, and port congestion. Tungsten automates data extraction and email ingestion for customs clearance, validating regulatory documentation and compliance checks before shipments ever hit major bottlenecks. Accelerating Carrier and Supplier Onboarding: Traditional onboarding forces procurement teams into a weeks-long "paper chase" of manual risk assessments and compliance reviews. Tungsten uses automated self-service portals paired with automated risk assessments—such as using the platform to instantly verify the legitimacy of bank and credit statements—condensing onboarding timelines from weeks down to a matter of days. Bridging the Gap Between AI Hype and Reality: AI cannot solve supply chain issues without clean, unified data. Patrick notes that trying to run raw, messy documents entirely through an unguided Large Language Model (LLM) can cause the AI to run wild, exhausting months' worth of token allocations in a single week. Tungsten effectively solves this by embedding AI directly into workflows, blending traditional rules-based automation (RPA) for standard patterns with Generative and Agentic AI to manage highly complex exceptions. Elevating the Human Experience: Eliminating rudimentary data entry is ultimately a personal win for the workforce. Moving away from "swivel chair activity" and manual data chasing reduces friction and human error. By shifting repetitive tasks to automated workflows, logistics employees are freed up to use human ingenuity, focus on creative problem-solving, and ultimately enjoy more meaningful, higher-value work. Learn More About The Dark Data Trap: Unlocking Logistics Documents Patrick Van Hull | Linkedin Tungsten Automation | Linkedin Tungsten Automation Tungsten's Summits The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Why does customer loyalty seem harder to earn than ever before?Customers have more choices, higher expectations, and less patience than ever. At the same time, many organizations are struggling to understand why customers aren't as loyal as they once were.In this episode, I sit down with customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and author Jeannie Walters to discuss her new book, Experience Is Everything: Making Every Moment Count in the Age of Customer Expectations, and why customer loyalty has become so fragile.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy customer loyalty is becoming more fragile than ever beforeThe exercise that helps align an entire organization around customer experienceThe difference between reactive customer service and proactive customer experienceWhy emotions play a bigger role in customer loyalty than many organizations realizeWhy small moments often have a bigger impact than big momentsThe role intentional leadership plays in creating a better customer experienceChapters00:00 Introduction to Experience Is Everything05:10 Creating a Customer Experience Mission Statement11:13 The Importance of Internal Alignment15:03 Bridging the Gap in Customer Loyalty and Customer Expectations18:57 Proactive vs. Reactive Customer Experience21:03 Managing Negative Emotions in Customer Experience25:25 The Power of Small Moments32:23 Jeannie's Experience Is Everything 5-Song PlaylistAbout Jeannie WaltersJeannie Walters is an award-winning customer experience expert, keynote speaker, founder of Experience Investigators, and author of Experience Is Everything: Making Every Moment Count in the Age of Customer Expectations. Through her consulting and speaking, she helps organizations improve customer loyalty, increase retention, and create more customer-centric experiences. Connect with Jeannie WaltersJeannie's Website Experience Investigators Jeannie's Book - Experience Is Everything: Making Every Moment Count in the Age of Customer Expectations Jeannie on LinkedIn Connect with Matt LylesCheck Matt's speaking availability Subscribe on YouTubeMatt on LinkedIn Matt on Instagram Subscribe to Matt's newsletterSubscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen on Spotify

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Duncan, a meditation practitioner of 37 years and co-founder of Clear Sky Meditation Center in British Columbia. Duncan shares his remarkable journey of bridging two seemingly separate worlds: his deep Buddhist meditation practice and his corporate career. In this episode, we explore:

Thirdalarmcowboys.comSupplements-1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboysCigars-paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboyspromo code: TACThe podcast episode features a conversation between Heath Meredith and Marty Cornilson, a fire chief with 31 years of experience. They discuss topics such as fire season preparations, recruitment and retention challenges, leadership styles, and the changing dynamics of the fire service. Marty shares insights on bridging the gap between fire chiefs and firefighters, addressing staffing struggles, and promoting a positive fire service culture. The conversation covers a range of topics related to fire service leadership, training, and organizational culture. It emphasizes the importance of probationary periods, accountability, community engagement, and the need for innovative and practical training methods. The conversation also highlights the significance of understanding the mindset of firefighters and the need for effective leadership and management practices.TakeawaysFire season preparations are underway in California and Texas, with a focus on pre-deployment and red flag warnings.Recruitment and retention challenges in the fire service are influenced by factors such as competition from larger departments, changing demographics, and the need to adapt leadership styles to accommodate diverse personalities.The role of leadership in the fire service is evolving, with an emphasis on understanding and accommodating different learning styles and personalities, as well as promoting a positive fire service culture. Probationary periods are crucial for identifying and addressing issues with new firefighters early on.Community engagement is essential for building trust and support for the fire service.Innovative and practical training methods are necessary for preparing firefighters for real-life emergency situations.Understanding the mindset of firefighters and providing effective leadership and management practices are key to a successful fire service organization.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Fire Season Preparations06:31 Recruitment and Retention Challenges16:58 Involvement in Conferences and Training24:15 Promoting Personnel and Leadership Styles38:35 The Importance of Probationary Periods

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Professional development is something every early childhood setting invests in, yet it does not always lead to meaningful or lasting change. Training sessions may be delivered, feedback forms may be completed, and educators may leave feeling inspired. But the more important question is what happens afterwards: does practice change in ways that benefit children? In this live podcast conversation and article, Dr Julian Grenier CBE reflects on what effective continuing professional development, or CPD, can look like in early childhood contexts. A central message is that high-quality professional development is not defined by a single event, but by how learning is sustained, supported and embedded over time. Read the article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/what-does-good-quality-cpd-look-like/   This episode is in partnership with BookedIn   BookedIn is a CPD booking platform that connects organisations with verified speakers, trainers and consultants – so you can find the right fit faster, based on your brief, audience and outcomes.   You can discover, compare, and manage bookings in one place – designed to help you book with more clarity and confidence.   Whether you're booking CPD or are a speaker yourself, they're opening early access soon, and if you want to be first to hear when it's live, join the waiting list today!   To find out more and sign up to the wait list visit: https://waitlist.bookedin.online/ Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: ·       Using the early years pupil premium to strengthen practice and equity, with Dr Julian Grenier - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/using-the-early-years-pupil-premium-to-strengthen-practice-and-equity/ ·       Astrea Academy Trust Project - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/projects/astrea-academy-trust-project/?playlist=56a5917&video=17c6a45   Get in touch and share your voice: Do you have thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch here! – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/contact/   Episode break down: 00:00 – Live podcast recording at Nursery World in London 02:10 – What does good-quality CPD look like? 03:22 – Introducing Dr Julian Grenier and the focus on effective professional development 04:00 – Moving beyond "train and pray" approaches to CPD 05:28 – Why professional development needs to be sustained over time 06:45 – Taking years, not days: embedding change in practice 08:05 – Motivation, relevance and why change is difficult 09:28 – What handwashing in healthcare teaches us about sustaining change 10:55 – Supporting educators through feedback, modelling and removing barriers 12:05 – Everyday coaching moments as professional development 13:10 – Aligning CPD with children, families and community context 14:28 – Working with external consultants and speakers 15:55 – Choosing fewer priorities and embedding them well 17:05 – Balancing inspiration with sustained change 18:05 – Building explicit knowledge of practices, not just enthusiasm 19:20 – Bridging theory, research and practice 20:15 – What evidence-informed CPD looks like in early childhood 21:18 – Evaluating CPD beyond feedback forms 22:10 – Looking for change one month, three months and one year later 23:02 – Final advice: focus on a few things and do them well 23:30 – Closing reflections and thanks For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

Saida Thenhart from Ad Astra Lab decided to come onto the show and see how a mystic's mind and a psychotherapists mind could make some connections and wouldn't ya know, it was great! When two open minded people can come together to try to figure out the nature of reality from two very different angles, it doesn't just get weird, It Stays Weird!To find Saida---> www.adastralab.deHer IG---> @adastralab_wueFor A Past Life Regression Or To Inquire About Anything Else, Email Us!—> MetaMystics@yahoo.comSubscribe to our Youtube—> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysticsGive us a follow on Instagram—> @MetaMystics111Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

Radiation therapy is a powerful and non-invasive tool in the management of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), but radiation oncologists are not always fully integrated into the care team. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Charles B. Simone, II, MD, FASTRO, FACRO, FACR, chief medical officer of the New York Proton Center and radiation oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about strategies to improve collaboration between radiation and medical oncology. He discusses some of the biggest barriers and greatest rewards of enhancing this partnership and expanding access to radiation therapy for SCLC. Guest: Charles B. Simone, II, MD, FASTRO, FACRO, FACR  Research Professor and Chief Medical Officer New York Proton Center Radiation Oncologist Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY "While we don't have large, randomized trials really telling us how the modalities should be sequenced, that really should be a discussion and personalized for each patient." —Charles B. Simone, II, MD, FASTRO, FACRO, FACR "After a slow 20 years of limited progress, this last half a decade has seen dramatic progress for small cell, and with that, the multidisciplinary collaboration is even more important." —Charles B. Simone, II, MD, FASTRO, FACRO, FACR Resources: Comprehensive Quality Care for Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer Small Cell SMASHERS: How Community, Advocacy, and Emerging Science Are Changing the Narrative in Small Cell Lung Cancer  

Il Bridging Visa A consente ad alcuni genitori che richiedono un Parent Visa di rimanere in Australia durante l'elaborazione della domanda. L'agente d'immigrazione Emanuela Canini spiega chi può ottenerlo e se dà accesso a Medicare.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui. 

Send us Fan MailJeremy Engels is a distinguished professor of communication and ethics at Penn State University, specializing in rhetoric. He is acclaimed for his exploration of the intersections between yoga, mindfulness, and community building. Jeremy is a prolific author whose works include "Living Namaste: A Practical Guide to Yoga, Mindfulness, and Building Community" and "On Mindful Democracy". His academic and personal journey incorporates a deep engagement with yoga, meditation, and the foundational principles of rhetoric, making him a unique voice in the fields of philosophy and mindfulness.Visit Jeremy: https://jeremydavidengels.com/Key Takeaways:The embodiment of "Namaste" involves recognizing and honoring the divine within ourselves and others, promoting harmony and community.Engaging in yoga and mindfulness practices can alleviate loneliness and cultivate a sense of belonging and connection within communities.Jeremy's experience as a rhetoric professor highlights the powerful role of language in shaping human interactions and nurturing democratic values.Bridging philosophical concepts with physical practices like yoga fosters a balanced approach to addressing personal and societal challenges.The pursuit of understanding complex philosophical and ethical principles can significantly impact personal development and community well-being.Check out:

This week on Fridays With Larry: local volunteer Virginia Tate joins to talk about the value of volunteering and how it keeps her body and mind active as she ages. Larry then takes the national pulse as the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, contrasting today's polling with how Americans felt at the 1976 bicentennial. Plus: how players and officials at the FIFA World Cup communicate across so many different languages — and the story behind why Boston is running out of beer during its World Cup matches, with a Scottish twist. In this episode: - Virginia Tate on volunteering and active aging - America's mood at 250 vs. 1976 - Bridging the language barrier at the World Cup - Why Boston ran dry — blame Scotland New episodes every Friday. Follow to never miss one.

Madeline Bowen, Director of Workforce and Education Initiatives at Junior Achievement, and Christian Rincon, JA Fellows alumnus and USD student, discuss building economic mobility and the future talent pipeline through financial literacy, internships, and networking. San Diego executives will learn how work-based learning, mentoring, and early career exposure strengthen workforce development and social impact across the region. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Nandi Edouard interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Nandi Edouard interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Nandi Edouard interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Host: Alex Cameron, Founder & CEO, Decarb Connect Guest: Bilal Hussain, Co-founder, Artio CarbonCarbon markets have a credibility problem, and most of the proposed fixes sit on the same side of the transaction. Bilal Hussain is building on the other side. As co-founder of Artio Carbon, he's spent years assessing carbon projects from the inside, and what he found was a market where capital was circling projects it couldn't trust, and projects couldn't scale because no one would stand behind them. Insurance, done properly, solves that.In this episode, Bilal walks through what underwriting a carbon project actually looks like, from biochar machines with 24-hour test histories to abandoned well projects where the leak has been visible for decades. He explains why execution and counterparty risk are the real questions insurers should be asking, not methodology quality, and what that distinction means for how climate finance moves from promise to delivery.Key TakeawaysWhy better due diligence still isn't enough - what can insurance due diligence uncover that analysts sometimes miss?  The one question that separates a financeable project from an unfundable one. It's not about credit quality or methodology - find out what insurers are actually asking, and why that question matters more than any ratings report. How to spot a project that will fail before it does. From unproven machines to developers promising 100% of expected output, Bilal walks through the specific red flags his team uses to walk away, and what good looks like by comparison. Why the projects landing on Artio's desk right now are the most investable they've ever been. If you've had a tough 12 months in the energy transition space, this perspective is worth hearing. What carbon tax regimes in Asia mean for your pipeline. CBAM is creating a downstream effect that most people haven't fully mapped yet - find out where the financing gap opens up and where insurance fits in. The deal structures where insurance changes the outcome. Not every buyer or developer needs the same product - find out who actually carries the risk in different transaction types, which changes who should be buying cover. What a mature carbon insurance market looks like, and how far away it is. Links:  ·       Follow Alex Cameron on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect·       Connect with Bilal Hussein, Co-Founder of Artio·       Artio at London Climate Week 2026: “Bridging the Disconnect” – connecting nature to finance  and Step into the data·       Access Artio's recently published CORSIA Market Forecast 2026·       Join Alex and a network of hardtech investors and series B+ tech disruptors at Decarb TechInvest in Boston (September 2025) Want to learn more about Decarb Connect?We provide insights and introductions that derisk decision-making and support industrial leaders in deploying decarbonization and low carbon product strategy. Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support commercial decarb planning and business models around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors.  If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it's the fastest growing network of its kind. 

Send us Fan MailIn this important episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Tony Mantor sits down with Dr. Alan Meyer, psychiatrist and Behavioral Health Officer for the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, and Ann Marie Council, retired Senior Deputy City Attorney and mental health policy advisor, for an in-depth discussion about the challenges facing today's mental health system. Together, they explore why so many individuals with serious mental illness fall through the cracks, the disconnect between policy and real-world implementation, and how communities can better support those in crisis before tragedy strikes.The conversation covers assisted outpatient treatment, California's CARE Act, healthcare burnout, homelessness, autism, schizophrenia, and the urgent need for earlier intervention and stronger collaboration between healthcare providers, lawmakers, first responders, and community organizations.This is the first of a two-part series that shines a light on the people working to create meaningful change in mental healthcare.In this episode you'll learn:Why mental health and physical health must be treated togetherThe barriers preventing people from receiving timely careHow policy often fails frontline healthcare workersThe role of cities, counties, and states in behavioral health servicesWhy assisted outpatient treatment remains difficult to accessHow technology and AI could improve mental health accessThe importance of prevention instead of waiting for crisisWhy community partnerships are essential for lasting solutionsHow burnout is affecting healthcare professionals and first respondersWhat changes could transform the future of mental healthcareOur GuestsDr. Alan MeyerPsychiatrist at the University of California, San DiegoBehavioral Health Officer for the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue DepartmentSpecialist in complex behavioral health and high-utilizer emergency response systemsAnn Marie CouncilRetired Senior Deputy City Attorney for the City of San DiegoFounding Partner and Mental Health Policy Advisor at Quarter Turn StrategiesAdvocate for legislative reform and improved mental health policyKey TakeawayReal change begins when healthcare, government, first responders, and communities stop working in silos and start working together. Early intervention, compassionate care, and practical policy reforms can save lives and restore hope for individuals and families navigating serious mental illness.If this conversation inspires you, follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who believes mental health deserves greater understanding and action.#MentalHealth #Autism #BehavioralHealth #Psychiatry #HealthcarePolicy #EarlyIntervention #SeriousMentalIllness #WhyNotMePodcast #TonyMantor #MentalHealthAwareness #Homelessness #CommunityCarehttps://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

Renowned advocate for social justice and recipient of the Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award for anti-racism, Dr. Catherine Meeks discusses her new book, Bridging the Rivers of Difference: A Proclamation of Unity in Resistance, and why she's calling for unity across divided communities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Free Masterclass : Click here You've been told that to change your life, you have to change your identity: decide who you want to be, affirm it every morning, and visualise your way into the new you. So why does changing your identity so rarely work? In this episode of Starting Over, Being You, Dr. Amen Kaur explains why the identity keeping you stuck is not a flaw to fix. It is a protection your brain actively defends, long after it has stopped serving you. And why trading it for a "better," more empowered identity is just a nicer cage. Bridging neuroscience and the contemplative traditions, she walks through what actually loosens identity's grip, and the one practical lever that has nothing to do with believing in yourself.What this episode covers:Why a stuck identity behaves like scar tissue, and the one question that begins to loosen itHow identity works as a perceptual lens, so your beliefs shape the evidence rather than the other way aroundThe expectancy-value science of motivation, and why losing your motivation is rarely a motivation problemWhy the "I have to" identity of high achievers leads to burnout and contingent self-worthThe counterintuitive truth about imposter syndrome: it is created by success, not cured by itWhat the Yoga Sutras, the Buddhist teaching of non-self, and the Bhagavad Gita reveal about the self that does the perceivingThe single lever that actually moves identity: how you respond to a thought, not the thought itselfA 30-second awareness practice you can do right where you areQuestions this episode answersWhy does trying to change your identity rarely work? Because a limiting identity functions like scar tissue. It protects you from something painful, so willpower alone bounces off it. Until you understand what the identity is protecting you from, it keeps reasserting itself no matter how hard you push.Can you actually control your thoughts? No. The mind generates thoughts automatically, the way the body generates a heartbeat. What you can control is how you respond to a thought once it arrives. That skill is called cognitive defusion, from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, developed by the psychologist Steven Hayes.Is imposter syndrome cured by success? No. Imposter syndrome is created by success. It appears in the gap between what you have achieved and who you still believe you are, which means the more you accomplish while clinging to an old self-image, the stronger it gets.Why do I feel like I have no motivation? You are almost certainly not unmotivated. Expectancy-value theory, from John Atkinson and later Jacquelynne Eccles and Allan Wigfield, describes how the brain weighs how likely success feels against how much the outcome matters. When an identity says "I can't," predicted success drops, the effort registers as wasted, and you stay exactly where you are.What does the Bhagavad Gita say about effort and results? In chapter 2, verse 47, the Bhagavad Gita teaches that you have a right to your actions but never to the fruits of your actions. The invitation is to unhook your sense of self from outcomes you cannot control and return it to the action itself.Why do high achievers burn out on a "positive" identity? Self-determination theory, from Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, calls it introjected regulation: acting from internalised pressure rather than genuine value. Combined with contingent self-worth, researched by Jennifer Crocker, it means each achievement only rents a brief sense of being okay before the bar moves again.How do you stop a negative thought from running you? You do not stop the thought. You change how you respond to it. Drawing on Hebbian learning ("neurons that fire together, wire together," Donald Hebb, 1949), responding differently over time weakens the old mental pathway and strengthens a new one. Think of the mind as a garden: you cannot control which seeds blow in, but you control what you water and what you pull.Sources and traditions referencedExpectancy-value theory of motivation: John Atkinson; Jacquelynne Eccles and Allan WigfieldSelf-determination theory and introjected regulation: Edward Deci and Richard RyanContingent self-worth: Jennifer CrockerAcceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive defusion: Steven HayesHebbian learning, "neurons that fire together, wire together": Donald Hebb, 1949The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (vritti, the fluctuations of the mind)The Buddhist teaching of anatta (non-self)The Bhagavad Gita, chapter 2, verse 47The takeaway: You are not your identity. You are the one watching it arrive. The freedom was never in becoming someone solid. It was in realising you were never only one thing, and you do not have to defend a self that was always going to keep changing.Free masterclass: If you are in the middle of starting over and want to step beyond the labels holding you back, Dr. Amen Kaur has created a free masterclass to help you do exactly that. https://www.amenkaur.com/masterclassFollow Starting Over, Being You so the next episode finds you, and share this one with someone quietly outgrowing an old version of themselves.About the host: Dr. Amen Kaur is a coach and the host of Starting Over, Being You, where she brings together neuroscience and grounded spirituality for high-achieving professionals navigating identity, reinvention, and starting over.change your identity, personal transformation, affirmations, visualization techniques, identity protection, limiting beliefs, motivation and identity, self-image, identity and success, overcoming imposter syndrome, cognitive diffusion, awareness in psychology, self-worth, internalized pressure, spiritual identity, freedom from labels, neuropsychology of identity, emotional resilience, identity evolution, mindfulness practices

In this high-frequency episode, Emily is joined by international luxury transformation mentor and elite frequency advisor, Jenna Black. Speaking from the East Coast of Sydney, Australia, Jenna brings her potent, audacious frequency to The Emily the Mystic Show to dismantle everything you think you know about money energetics. As a Cancer Sun/Moon and Taurus Rising, Jenna works with seven- and eight-figure global founders at the exact intersection of wealth and God consciousness. Her signature brand, WOMAN OF WEALTH®, is built on a singular sovereign truth: you do not affirm wealth, and you do not try to become wealth, you recognize that you are of wealth. From surviving a severe "minus 10 cents" rock-bottom train station moment to learning how to command reality through multi-dimensional visualization, Jenna lays down the blueprint for true financial and spiritual legacy. In This Episode, We Cover: The Mother Archetype and the Home: How Jenna weaves her foundational Cancer and Taurus energy to create deeply nurturing, luxurious containers that feel safe, grounded, and inherently alive. Archangel Michael as a Childhood Friend: Jenna shares memories from growing up as a highly sensitive child on a rural golf course, communicating with spirits, and later realizing her childhood imaginary friend was Archangel Michael. The Rock-Bottom Train Ticket: A look at Jenna's pivot point in her late twenties, staring at a minus 10 cents bank balance while her partner was hospitalized, and how that intense season of isolation forced her back into her absolute sovereignty. Money as a Mirror of Power: Why money is a tiny fraction of true wealth. Jenna explains why a bank account is never an independent external force, but a direct, holographic projection of your inner power. Bending the Quantum Field: Understanding the "Divine Rearrangement" and why the silent, liminal void in your business is actually a sign that your old reality is dissolving to make room for your new standard. The Multi-6 to 8-Figure Identity Spectrum: A breakdown of how business energetics shift across income thresholds: Up to Six Figures: The "playground era" of experimentation, where the biggest pitfall is replicating someone else's 10-step strategy instead of trusting your original soul yes. Six to Seven Figures: Precision, high conviction, cohesion, and the stabilization required to ride out the risk points and natural passages of scaling. Seven to Eight Figures: Legacy work that operates entirely beyond the individual ego, where a founder views the business as a compounding, global mission and handles critics like water off a duck's back. Bridging the Mystical to the Corporate: The exact advisory exercise Jenna uses to translate "quantum" concepts into mainstream language by mapping out who your ideal client becomes on the other side of your signature work. Connect with Jenna Black Website: Explore Jenna's brand-new website and signature methodology spaces. jennablack.co Instagram: Send a DM or a high-vibe voice note to share what landed for you in this conversation! @jennablack.co The Source Membership: Jenna's signature monthly container applying source-level energetics and radical identity alignment directly to business growth. https://www.jennablack.co/thesource God and Gold Mastermind: The ultimate elite advisory container for scaling visionary leaders and global founders into their legacy. https://jennablack.thrivecart.com/god-and-gold-mastermind Work With Emily the Mystic Portal of Possibility Session: Ready to bridge the gap between your multi-dimensional spiritual gifts and a clear, highly magnetic 3D offer structure? Book a one-hour diagnostic intensive. Book a Reading Divine Trust Mentorship: Stop waiting for the numbers to change before you feel secure. Wire in unconditional safety and manifest your highest timeline from the inside out. emilythemystic.com/divinetrust Are you ready to claim your millionaire genius? Share this episode to your feed, tag @emilythemystic and @jennablack.co, and tell us how you are celebrating the void this week!

In this episode, PwC's Moritz Kramer shares practical GenAI use cases in supply chain planning, from decision support and scenario analysis to data harmonization, productivity gains, and guided decision-making with humans still in control.Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠===== This week, Moritz Kramer of PwC explains how GenAI is moving supply chain planning from static analysis to real-time, decision-centric support. He covers data readiness, black-box transparency, productivity uplift, and why AI will augment planners rather than replace them. ===== Guest 1: Moritz Kramer, Director Integrated Business & Financial Planning, PwC GmbH WPGMoritz is a Director with over 10 years of experience shaping and delivering business‑led supply chain transformations for international organizations. He works across the full transformation journey—from defining strategic direction to translating vision into execution—covering SCM strategy, operating model innovation, organizational and process design, and the implementation of advanced planning solutions, like SAP. His work is driven by the ambition to build resilient, intelligent, and future‑ready supply chains, leveraging digital and AI technologies where they create clear business impact, while keeping a strong focus on value, scalability, and sustainable change.Host 1: Richard Howells, SAP   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.===== Show Links:PwCSupply Chain Management:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠       Follow Us on Social Media : Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠    Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!  ===== Chapters:00:00:00: Intro00:01:30: Guest's Introductions00:03:04: Real value of GenAI in supply chain planning00:04:24: Scenario exploration and natural-language responsiveness00:05:12: Productivity uplift and automation of manual work00:05:53: Bridging business and IT with GenAI00:07:45: GenAI as the “black box” explainer00:09:42: Data readiness for GenAI rollout00:11:24: AI for data harmonization00:13:36: AI replacing or augmenting people00:20:20: Biggest implementation obstacles00:23:46: Future trends for AI and GenAI 00:27:09: What is the Future of Supply Chain?00:28:31: Outro

Across every industry, boards are approving AI budgets. Inside many enterprises, however, the reality is the same. Pilots never scale, tools sit unused, and transformation programmes struggle to justify their investment. In this episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, host Trisha Pillay sits down with Darin Patterson, VP of Product Advocacy and Market Strategy at Make, to find out what separates the organisations genuinely operationalising AI from those still running expensive experiments.AI Adoption GapEnterprise AI investment is accelerating. What is not accelerating at the same pace is business value. Patterson is direct about why he believes that most organisations are measuring the wrong things, assigning ownership to the wrong people, and deploying tools before they have defined the problem."The AI adoption gap is real," Patterson tells Pillay, "and it starts at the top. Leaders are approving investments without a clear framework for what success looks like."For C-suite executives, this is a critical signal. AI adoption is not primarily a technology challenge; it is an organisational one. Strategy, culture, and accountability structures determine if AI initiatives produce compounding returns or accumulate as technical debt.Ownership ModelsOne of the most instructive conversations in this episode concerns who should own AI inside an enterprise. Patterson's position is that ownership must live with the people closest to the business function being transformed."Ownership models are often unclear," he says. "And unclear ownership is where AI initiatives go to die."When AI is owned exclusively by a central IT or data science function, it becomes disconnected from the operational realities of the teams it is meant to serve. When it is owned entirely by individual business units without central governance, you get fragmented tooling, inconsistent data practices, and security exposure. The hybrid model Patterson advocates centralises governance standards, security, and infrastructure while pushing execution authority down to functional leaders. This structure creates accountability at the point of value creation rather than at a remove from it.For C-level executives building or restructuring their AI operating model, the actionable question is: do the leaders of each business unit have both the mandate and the capability to own AI outcomes in their domain?Stop Starting With the ToolA pattern Patterson sees consistently across enterprises is what he calls tool-first thinking. An organisation identifies a capable AI platform, deploys it, and then attempts to work backwards to the business problem it should solve."Focus on your business process first," he advises. "The tool is never the strategy."This is especially relevant for executives evaluating vendor proposals. The quality of an AI platform matters far less than the clarity of the problem definition sitting upstream of it. Organisations that achieve sustainable AI ROI typically begin by mapping their highest-friction processes, quantifying the cost of those inefficiencies, and only then evaluating which AI capability best addresses the root cause. The discipline of process-first thinking also prevents a common failure mode by automating a broken process rather than fixing it. AI applied to a flawed workflow does not eliminate the flaw but rather accelerates it.Culture Is the MultiplierPatterson also points to a softer but critical success indicator, which is cultural adoption. If the teams closest to an AI deployment are not using it willingly and consistently, the business case will not hold, regardless of what the pilot showed.The final, and perhaps most important, dimension Patterson raises is culture. Technical capability and strategic clarity are necessary but not sufficient conditions for AI success at scale. The organisations that are genuinely ahead are those that have invested in building an AI-literate workforce, not just an AI-enabled one."Invest in people as much as you invest in AI," Patterson says. "The technology will keep improving. Your competitive advantage comes from people who know how to use it well."For C-level leaders, this means reframing AI investment as a human capability programme as much as a technology programme. Training, change management, and psychological safety around experimentation are not soft additions to an AI strategy, but they are core to its delivery.Listen to the full conversation with Darin Patterson on the Tech Transformed podcast. Connect with Darin on LinkedIn and explore Make's automation platform at make.com.TakeawaysAI adoption challengesOrganisational culture and AIOwnership models for AIMeasuring AI successOperational AI examplesChapters00:00 The AI Adoption Landscape03:01 Bridging the ROI Gap in AI05:48 Ownership and Responsibility in AI Implementation08:57 Strategic Approaches to AI11:57 Measuring Success in AI Initiatives15:00 Cultural Transformation for AI Success18:53 Real-World AI Implementation Examples24:00 Advice for C-Level Leaders on AI Investment

Randy is put in the unusual position of being a guest on his own show at Bridging the Gap 2025, as Terrell Turner sits down with him just hours after a keynote that left much of the room in tears. On Episode 273 of The Unique CPA, our final entry in this special BTG series, Randy talks about his speech, which was years in the making and drew on pivotal moments from Randy's early career, including a firm where he was nothing more to them than a billable hour and the contrasting leadership that shaped everything that came after. There's also a lot of focus on BTG itself and what it's grown into. At the heart of it all is Randy's conviction that accounting can be the greatest profession there is, and that changing the culture, not just the workflows, is how we get there. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

Explore Matthew Hutton’s insights on bridging rehab & reconditioning, chronic vs. acute loads, strength, FMS, and preventing reinjury. Q: What inspired your journey to become an Athletic Trainer (AT) and specifically led you to work with soccer, particularly the Dynamo? A: My interest began in high school, where I excelled in science and math. After unsatisfying experiences shadowing a dentist and a physical therapist (who didn’t involve athletics), tearing my MCL introduced me to my high school AT, who became my inspiration. My path to soccer and the Dynamo was less direct, stemming from an Iowa soccer team connection that led to the Dynamo academy and eventually the main team. Q: What was the inspiration behind the topic “Bridging the Gap Between Rehab & Reconditioning”? A: The topic was inspired by a lifelong focus on performance and experience in various competitive athletic gym settings. It emphasizes the crucial collaboration among professionals for optimal return to play, especially evident at the professional soccer level, and highlights a passion for continuous learning in this field. Q: Can you explain chronic versus acute load ratios in athletic training? A: Chronic vs. acute load ratios involve monitoring an athlete’s training load over the past 3-5 weeks and comparing its average to the current training week. While there’s no single “gold standard,” a ratio of 1.4-1.6 is considered ideal, whereas anything above 2.0 suggests an increased risk of injury. Without GPS, metrics like mileage and manual counting of accelerations and decelerations are important. For example, high-speed running is typically above 5.5 m/s, and a sprint is above 7 m/s. Q: Between strength and power, which is more critical for injury prevention and performance? A: Research indicates that strength is more crucial for injury prevention, particularly focusing on strength and fascial length. While power is often overlooked, incorporating speed variables is essential. There’s a significant gap between heavy Nordic hamstring exercises and sprinting, underscoring the importance of bridging this divide. Q: Are you Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certified, and how has this influenced your approach? A: Yes, I am FMS certified, though I rarely use the actual testing. Instead, I heavily utilize the FMS framework and its progression principles. This framework proved highly beneficial, especially when working with large groups of 35-40 athletes at the JUCO level without dedicated strength staff. It allowed me to create reproducible corrective exercise PDFs for efficient widespread application. Q: How do you address the decrease in confidence experienced by athletes with recurrent injuries? A: While not an expert in this specific area, my approach involves understanding the athlete as an individual. I engage with them to comprehend their personal experiences and struggles, believing that this empathy is key to providing effective support and boosting their morale during challenging recovery periods. Q: What is the most significant complication you’ve observed with hamstring strains? A: The most significant complication with hamstring strains is the lack of a clear understanding of all the risk variables involved. For instance, an athlete might demonstrate exceptional hamstring strength on a NordBord, yet still experience recurrent injuries. This suggests that factors beyond isolated strength, such as the nervous system and fatigue, play a substantial role, making the absence of definitive risk factor evidence the primary challenge. Q: What is your foremost tip for preventing reinjury? A: My biggest tip for preventing reinjury is to employ a “smooth approach,” akin to art shading. This means gradually and consistently progressing exercises without sudden spikes in any variables. The key is to manipulate training variables appropriately and avoid abrupt changes to ensure a smooth and safe rehabilitation journey. Q: Where did the concept of “working backward” when creating a rehab plan originate for you? A: The concept of working backward in rehab planning originated from my experience with the Dynamo. Early on, I made the mistake of progressing athletes day by day based on their immediate feeling, which led to an expedited progression and a subsequent contralateral injury setback. This experience highlighted the importance of understanding the overall timeline and setting larger goals in advance to prevent moving too quickly through the rehabilitation process. Q: What is curvilinear running? A: Curvilinear running involves having athletes run along a uniform curve, like a half-circle, often marked by the edge of a box. This practice helps identify that the fastest linear sprinters may not necessarily be the fastest curvilinear sprinters, emphasizing the distinct biomechanical demands of curved running. Contact Us Jeremy Jackson Benjamin Stephenson Layci Harrison Mark Knoblauch Ashlyne Elliott Leslie Bennett Sponsor List Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products. Xothrm – Best heating pad available – Use “SMB” or email info@xothrm.com and mention the Sports Medicine Broadcast. Donate and get some swag (like Patreon but for the school) HOIST – No matter your reason for dehydration, DRINK HOIST MedBridge Education – Use “TheSMB” to save some money, be entered in a drawing for a second year free, and support the podcast. Marc Pro – Use “THESMB” to recover better. Athletic Dry Needling – Save up to $100 when registering through our link.

Satan uses the back door quite often in his attempt to deceive people.  His three-pronged attack is aimed at confusing us about Christ, the Gospel, and the Spirit of God. And he uses some crafty techniques to get us off track. One of his favorite targets is church leaders. Pastor Lloyd Pulley will show us how to avoid satan's snares today on Bridging the Gap.

Can you gift a property straight into a limited company? And should you use a bridging loan or equity for your first BRR project? Rob & Rob tackle both on this Tuesday's Ask Rob & Rob. (00:38) Fred's relative wants to pass him a property to reduce their inheritance tax bill, but can it go directly into his limited company? Rob D explains why that's probably not a good idea, breaking down the inheritance tax and stamp duty implications of each route. (04:23) Will's a young investor sitting on an unencumbered property and is itching to do his first BRR project. Should he use a bridging loan or release equity? Rob B explains the one option that gives you far more protection if things don't go to plan. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest

In this episode I talk with Derrick Sier, a OKC district 99 political candidate from Oklahoma. Derrick shares his journey from Tulsa to Oklahoma City, discussing his background in sports, community service, and mentorship. The conversation delves into time management, the socio-economic challenges in America, and the importance of community involvement. Derrick emphasizes the potential for positive change through mentorship and civic engagement, offering insights into how individuals can contribute to societal progress.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-america-podcast--4182415/support.A Pod by the People for the People.

Our discourse today centers on the illustrious yet oft-overlooked figure of Charles C. Diggs, Jr., whose life and political career encapsulate the essence of African American representation and advocacy in the United States Congress. We are privileged to engage with Professor Marion Orr, an esteemed scholar whose latest work, "House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman," meticulously chronicles the profound impact of Diggs on civil rights legislation and U.S. foreign policy regarding Africa during a pivotal era. With a narrative rich in historical context, we unearth the complexities of Diggs's contributions, which extend far beyond his significant achievements to include the struggles and adversities he faced as a pioneering leader amidst societal upheaval. Through our conversation, we shall delve into the nuances of his legacy, exploring not only the remarkable triumphs but also the unfortunate scandal that marred his later years. Join us as we navigate the intricate tapestry of Diggs's life, illuminating lessons pertinent to the ongoing discourse on black political power and representation today. A profound exploration of the life and legacy of Charles C. Diggs, Jr. unfolds within the latest installment of Becoming Bridge Builders. The episode features a riveting conversation with Professor Marion Orr, whose recent biography, 'House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman,' delves into the historical significance of Diggs, the first African American congressman from Michigan. Professor Orr articulates how Diggs not only navigated the treacherous waters of mid-20th century American politics but also became a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, advocating tirelessly for legislative reforms and African American representation. Through his life story, we are confronted with the complexities of political power, the necessity of solidarity among Black leaders, and the courage required to challenge systemic injustice. As Diggs' narrative unfolds, listeners are invited to reflect on the intersections of race, politics, and history, gaining insights that resonate profoundly in today's sociopolitical landscape.Takeaways:The podcast underscores the significance of Charles C. Diggs, Jr.'s contributions to civil rights and political representation, illustrating how his legacy is often overlooked despite its profound impact on American history.Professor Marion Orr elucidates the circumstances surrounding Diggs's life, emphasizing his pioneering role in the establishment of the Congressional Black Caucus and his enduring influence on U.S. African policy.The conversation highlights the intersection of education and activism, as both Diggs and Orr stress the importance of perseverance and courage in the face of systemic challenges in American politics.In discussing Diggs's indelible mark on civil rights legislation, the podcast reveals how his actions, notably during the Emmett Till trial, exemplified unwavering commitment to justice and equality.Orr's insights present a nuanced understanding of the pressures faced by early black legislators, shedding light on the formidable obstacles and societal expectations that shaped their political journeys.Ultimately, the dialogue serves as a compelling reminder of the necessity for courageous leaders in contemporary politics, advocating for tenacity in the pursuit of social justice and equity.Links referenced in this episode:marionor.comuncpress.comamazon.comMentioned in this episode:My friend Dr. Noah St. John calls this 'the invisible brake.' He's giving our listeners a free Revenue Ceiling Audit to help you see what's REALLY holding you back. You'll also get a FREE 30-day membership to Noah Bot, giving you access to Dr. Noah's 30 years of experience to help you reach your next level. But hurry, because there are only 50 available this month. So if you're tired of being stuck at the same revenue level and want to finally break through, get your FREE Revenue Ceiling Audit at https://www.noahvault.com?aff=d28bf6c78150c7f09896297dfe1701c1cd191ac6fc9976779212cec5d38e94d6

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, J. Peder Zane and James Varney speak with Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, about the national civics education he has spearheaded and how to have conversations across the political divide. On the news round-up, Zane and Varney discuss a range of articles responding to the violence that erupted in England and Belfast following racially charged incidents.  00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote 01:30 Current Events and Political Climate 03:52 Racial Inequality and Public Response 06:16 Media Framing and Public Perception 09:44 Civics Education and Its Importance 13:01 Interview with Robert George on Civics Education 20:32 The Shift in Academic Focus 24:25 Conservative Perspectives in Academia 31:17 The Pursuit of Truth and Intellectual Humility 32:04 The Role of Academic Freedom in Education 33:25 Bridging the Gap: Intellectual Honesty in Discourse 37:34 Navigating the Age of Feeling and Humility 48:44 The Machinery of Dispute Resolution in Democracy 56:35 Hope vs. Optimism: The Future of American Democracy Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Robert P. George Official Websitehttps://robertpgeorge.com/ Robert P. George X Accounthttps://x.com/McCormickProf Video: Robert P. George in Conversation with Cornel Westhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwBxVjkOeV0 New York Times: In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/europe/northern-ireland-stabbing-immigration.html Atlantic: How Britain Became as Poor as Mississippi https://archive.is/6q9Gp Telegraph: Erect Sea Barrier Off Belgium To Halt Migrant ‘Taxi Boats,'https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/belgians-propose-sea-barrier-halt-151307951.html Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

Tony Van Zuilekom, a Halliburton product champion with nearly five decades of experience in petrophysics and formation testing. The discussion highlights the transition of the oil and gas industry from analog to digital technologies, with a focus on the evolution of well logging and reservoir analysis. Van Zuilekom details the capabilities of the Reservoir Examiner and its "Deep" variant, which uses high-rate pumps and high-resolution gauges to investigate deeper into rock formations than traditional methods. A significant portion of the dialogue explains how these advancements allow for real-time data streaming and improved well control while circulating hydrocarbons. Ultimately, this show emphasizes how modular technology and data integration help operators reduce uncertainty and make more economical decisions regarding hydrocarbon recovery.

In this conversation, Minter Dial welcomes Kerry Halferty Hardy, a seasoned bridge builder across cultures, sectors, and knowledge silos. With a rich background spanning public, private, and nonprofit leadership, Kerry shares her journey as what she calls a “human Swiss army knife,” adept at navigating the intersections of civil society, healthcare, international affairs, and education. In their deep and wide-ranging exchange, Kerry articulates the nuanced reality of living between cultures as a Franco-American, unpacking the complexities and rewards of a multi-national identity. The discussion moves fluidly across the importance of critical thinking, the power of civil society as the connective tissue in resilient, free societies, and the challenges of aligning incentives—whether across governments, businesses, or NGOs. The conversation also delves into education and parenting in a rapidly evolving world, as Kerry shares her perspectives on nurturing curiosity, agency, and adaptability in the next generation. Drawing from her experience on numerous nonprofit boards—including the American Club of Paris and the World Anti Extremism Network—she offers fresh perspectives on defending freedom, combating extremism, and the responsibility that comes with liberty. For anyone grappling with how to operate meaningfully across borders and disciplines, empower young people, or defend the values of an open society, this episode is rich with practical wisdom and lived insight. Listen in as Minter Dial and Kerry Halferty Hardy explore what it takes to build bridges where others see barriers, and why fostering resilience, openness, and responsibility matters now more than ever.

UNbecoming is a cinematic exploration of consciousness and identity that challenges the assumption of a separate self. Bridging neuroscience, lived experience, philosophical inquiry, and ancient contemplative traditions, the film examines what happens when the structures that define identity begin to dissolve. Featuring perspectives from leading researchers and thinkers, it moves beyond explanation into direct investigation -inviting the viewer to question the nature of perception, control, and reality itself. Rather than offering answers, UNbecoming creates an experiential confrontation with the question: if the self is an illusion, what remains? —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

"Keeping Bitcoin running is the primary concern here. Making sure that Bitcoin is available to be used as money by everyday people, any actor who wants to come onto Bitcoin and send one UTXO from one to another. That's the most important piece for me when thinking about defending Bitcoin.And the biggest difference, of course, is that this is a decentralised system. There is no central controller. There's no central control room giving out commands and saying 'this has to change, you must do this.'We are a decentralised group of individuals who are acting on the network. And so the defence of the system is not down to, say, the CEO dictating that everyone has to have their password be 64 characters and change it every three months, which is bad practise, by the way. It's everyone working together to do their part. So that's the biggest difference." ~ Luke de Wolf I sat down with Luke de Wolf to talk about the real security risks facing Bitcoin today. Luke has spent his career protecting critical industrial control systems like oil pipelines and electrical grids. Now, he is taking that hardcore cybersecurity mindset and applying it to the Bitcoin network in his brand new book, *Defending Bitcoin*. And trust me, it is a conversation you need to hear. We spent a lot of time debating the heated topic of arbitrary data and the drama surrounding BIP 110. Should we enforce strict rules to keep the blockchain pure, or is trying to force a chain split a bigger threat to Bitcoin's integrity as money? Luke actually changed his mind on this recently, and he lays out exactly why the stakes could be too high to play games with consensus. His perspective really cuts through the noise and challenges the tribal thinking happening on both sides. But we didn't just stop there. We also get into mining centralization, selfish mining attacks, and why we need to view Bitcoin as high-stakes critical infrastructure. The decisions we make now could determine if this network survives long-term. Guest Links Luke on X (Link: https://twitter.com/lukedewolf) BTCHel's Website (Link: https://btchel.com/) Defending Bitcoin's Website (Link: https://defendingbitcoin.com/) Bitcoin Infinity Show on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinInfinityShow) Affiliate Links Become sovereign, hold your keys, be censorship resistant with the Bitbox hardware wallet. Get 5% off everything in the store with code GUY (Link: https://bitbox.swiss/) Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from The Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1) (Under construction) Check out the list of products and services I use and recommend on BitcoinAudible.com (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/) Host Links ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) G... Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:06:21) - Applying industrial control systems logic to Bitcoin(00:11:29) - Real-world physical system risks and attacks(00:20:15) - Bridging critical infrastructure cybersecurity(00:27:45) - The CIA triad and decentralization(00:32:32) - The arbitrary data and BIP 110 controversy(00:38:28) - Hash rate centralization and mining power(00:46:42) - Data limits and the op_return debate(00:57:56) - Inscriptions as an exploit in Bitcoin script(01:04:16) - Taproot consequences and the problem with Tapscript(01:14:43) - Fee spikes and competing with arbitrary data(01:28:54) - Why enforcing BIP 110 risks a chaotic split(01:42:07) - Bitcoin Core governance issues(01:53:35) - Closing thoughts and where to find Luke

In this powerful episode of Very Bold Radio and Podcast, host Steve Teel sits down with Coach Joey Saxe, the newly appointed Assistant Athletic Director for Corpus Christi ISD and former head football coach at Akins High School in Austin. Coach Saxe shares his incredible journey of leadership, transitioning from a Title I high school football stadium to a larger district platform designed to resource and champion the next generation of educators and athletes. At the heart of this conversation is a breathtaking, unexplainable miracle. Coach Saxe opens up for the first time about his son Easton’s 100-day battle in the NICU after being born at just two pounds. He recounts the exact moment he prayed in a hospital chapel, asking God to transfer his son’s pain onto himself—only to witness a medical anomaly weeks later when severe brain bleeds completely resolved themselves, leaving doctors entirely speechless. Beyond the miracle, this episode is a masterclass in servant leadership. You will hear the genius "secret sauce" behind how Coach Saxe grew the Austin-area Peanut Butter Bowl into a community powerhouse—utilizing popsicles, pizza parties, and high school mascots to collect over a ton of peanut butter for local food banks. From achieving a 100% senior graduation rate to intentionally embedding core values across an entire school campus, Coach Sacks proves that a whistle is a tool for eternal transformation. Key Takeaways From This Episode: The Power of a Visionary Coach: Why the lights on the stadium field eventually turn off for everyone, and why anchoring student-athletes in academics changes generations long after sports are over. The NICU Miracle: A raw, firsthand testimony of a father’s desperate prayer, a physical manifestation of taking on a son's pain, and a medical resolution that secular science could only call "unexplainable." Bridging the Campus Divide: How Coach Saxe built deep, intentional relationships with classroom teachers—from helping them unpack cars on day one to orchestrating formal, team-wide appreciation nights. The Peanut Butter Bowl Blueprint: Practical advice for young coaches on how to turn a simple community service project into a highly competitive, massive multi-school movement. Answering the Call: Understanding when to stay, when to step through an open door, and how to constantly strive to leave a place better than you found it. "Coaches will impact more kids in one year than most people will in their entire lives." — Billy Graham Connect with the Show: To stream more inspiring interviews and get the latest updates, visit verybold.com or email steve@verybold.com. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that God can heal, restore, and rewrite your story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrell Turner sits down with Lisa Simpson of the AICPA, who leads the organization's Transforming Your Business Model initiative, live from Bridging the Gap 2025 on Episode 272 of The Unique CPA. Lisa makes a compelling case that the old model, with its long, billable hours where firms carry too many of the wrong clients, is not only unsustainable, but actively unnecessary. Firms that have right-sized their client base are almost universally earning more the following year, not less, because they can finally deliver the kind of advisory value clients will actually pay for. She traces how the pandemic's visible toll on practitioners sparked a broader reckoning inside the AICPA, and how that translated into concrete tools, peer stories, and low-cost resources now available to firms of every size. Lisa also touches on the cultural inertia that slows change down, and why technology is making that resistance increasingly hard to justify. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I'm joined by Gráinne Donnelly, an Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and doctoral researcher. She is also the editor of the new textbook Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor: Science to Practice, which bridges the gap between research and clinical care for active women.We dive into the latest research on postpartum recovery, including the growing interest in external support garments and pelvic compression shorts. Gráinne shares what the evidence currently shows, where these garments may fit into rehabilitation, and why graded loading remains an important principle when returning to running and impact activities. We also discuss the challenges of translating research into practice, combating misinformation on social media, and staying open to changing recommendations as new evidence emerges.We talk about:-Graded loading when returning to running-Speed walking and grounded running-The effectiveness of pelvic compression garments-Collaboration between clinicians and researchers-Combating social media misinformation-Bridging the gap between research and clinical practiceTime Stamps1:00 introduction5:46 updates on the research11:40 external support garments20:24 clinical implications23:24 Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor - Science to Practice book33:13 planning for what is next41:50 storytelling as a form of health communication49:30 reexamining advice you give patients as you learn more CONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCourse waitlist: https://course.carriepagliano.com/RSAWLCONNECT WITH GRÁINNE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grainnedonnelly_absolutephysio/Website: www.absolute.physioThe Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

Big changes are coming to the plumbing and HVAC trades — and the people who train for them now will lead tomorrow. In this energetic episode, we chat with Marty Kuerzi and David McConnell from UA Local 502 about how two industries are converging and what that means for the next generation of skilled workers.We explore:• How plumbing and HVAC trades are blending as new technologies hit the market• The coming shift to heat pump water heaters and air-to-water monobloc systems• Why apprenticeships, certifications and cross-trade training matter more than ever• The role of unions and UA Local 502 in preparing workers for industry change• Why contractors who invest in education will thrive while others fall behindMarty, David and Clifton share an honest, ground-level look at the skills, mindset and teamwork it takes to adapt. They talk about embracing change instead of fearing it, leaning on younger talent with new tech skills, and refusing to "pull up the ladder" on the next generation. If you're a contractor, apprentice, educator or industry leader, this conversation offers practical insight for you on where the trades are heading.Learn more about UA Local 502 and the work they're doing to train the next wave of skilled professionals at lu502.com.#HVAC #Plumbing #SkilledTrades #ESCO #ESCOInstitute #UALocal502--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

As enterprises expand across multiple cloud environments, on-premise data centers, and dynamic AI workloads, traditional perimeter defenses and siloed cloud-native tools are no longer enough to secure the modern network. In this episode, Ashish sits down with Murali Rathinasamy, Senior Director of Product at Cisco, to break down the next evolution of network security: the Hybrid Mesh Firewall. Murali explains why relying solely on cloud-native firewalls can create visibility gaps, and how unified policy orchestration allows security teams to manage enforcement points seamlessly. He shares a real-world case study of how Multicloud Defense is used to eliminate manual route table configurations and achieve zero-downtime, blue-green upgrades. The conversation also tackles micro-segmentation. Murali breaks down why segmentation initiatives usually stall in "analysis paralysis" and provides a practical, agentless roadmap to reduce your attack surface "one bite at a time". Guest Socials -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Murali's LinkedinPodcast Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CloudSecPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are interested in AI Security, you can check out our sister podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Security Podcast⁠Questions(00:00) Introduction(01:40) Murali Rathinasamy's Background and Role at Cisco(02:30) What is a Hybrid Mesh Firewall?(04:30) Bridging the Skills Gap: NetSec vs. CNAPP/CSPM(06:45) Case Study: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)(09:40) The Limits of Cloud-Native Firewalls in a Multicloud World(13:30) Securing AI Workloads and Managing the Agent Blast Radius(15:40) Why You Need Unified Policy Orchestration Across Firewall Vendors(17:40) Why Micro-segmentation Fails: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis(24:45) How to Implement Micro-segmentation "One Bite at a Time"(31:30) Detecting and Blocking Prompt Injections with Cisco AI Defense(33:30) Where Does the Hybrid Mesh Firewall Fit in the Tech Stack?

In "Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage", Joe Lynch and Zach Schuchart, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics, discuss how decades of academic research and advanced decision intelligence are being used to automate complex logistics and maximize carrier profitability. Zach Schuchart Zach Schuchart is the Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics. He has over 20 years of experience in the North American and European transportation industries, including roles at UPS, CHAINalytics, and XPO, he brings deep expertise and leadership to the Optimal Dynamics team. As Head of Sales, he oversees a talented group of Account Executives and Solutions Engineers, guiding prospective customers through the evaluation of advanced optimization solutions that drive operational success. About Optimal Dynamics  Optimal Dynamics provides the decision intelligence layer that powers logistics transformation. Born out of 40 years of research at Princeton University, Optimal Dynamics leverages proprietary artificial intelligence technology to automate, optimize, and radically improve decision-making across trucking and transportation operations. Headquartered in New York City, Optimal Dynamics is backed by marquee investors including Koch Disruptive Technologies, Bessemer Venture Partners, The Westly Group, and Activate Capital. Learn more at www.optimaldynamics.com. Key Takeaways: Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage In "Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage", Joe Lynch and Zach Schuchart, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics, discuss how decades of academic research and advanced decision intelligence are being used to automate complex logistics and maximize carrier profitability. From Research to Reality: The Princeton Pedigree. Optimal Dynamics isn't just another tech startup; it is built on 40 years of academic research from Princeton University. This provides a level of scientific rigor and proprietary AI that differentiates their solutions from standard off-the-shelf logistics software. The Power of "Decision Intelligence". While many platforms focus on data visibility (showing you what is happening), Zach highlights the shift toward Decision Intelligence. This layer automates and optimizes the choice itself, helping carriers move from reactive management to proactive, data-driven execution. Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Execution. Leveraging Zach's 20+ years of experience at giants like UPS and XPO, the episode explores how traditional planning often fails when it hits the "real world." Optimal Dynamics focuses on creating dynamic plans that account for the inherent volatility in trucking operations. Leveraging High-Dimensional Artificial Intelligence. The core technology focuses on solving "high-dimensional" problems. Instead of looking at simple variables, the platform uses AI to process thousands of data points simultaneously—such as driver hours, fuel costs, and lane profitability—to find the "Optimal" solution. Automating the Complexities of Trucking. Automation isn't just about replacing manual tasks; it's about augmenting human capability. Zach discusses how their solutions allow sales and operations teams to evaluate complex scenarios in minutes rather than days, drastically reducing the "evaluation-to-action" cycle. Maximizing Profitability in Volatile Markets. In an industry with razor-thin margins, "Optimal Dynamics" means finding the most profitable way to move freight despite fluctuating market conditions. The platform helps fleets identify which loads to accept and how to route them to ensure maximum fleet utilization. Strategic Backing for Long-Term Transformation. The company's growth is fueled by marquee investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and Koch Disruptive Technologies. This level of backing underscores the industry's belief that Optimal Dynamics is a foundational player in the future of global logistics infrastructure. Learn More About Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage Zach Schuchart Optimal Dynamics | Linkedin Optimal Dynamics Optimizing for the Future: D.M. Bowman Embraces Decision Automation Shifting From Manual Grind to Automated Growth Driving Strategic Growth and Innovation with Decision Automation How Smarter Planning Leads to Stronger Performance Rapid Transformation and Record-Breaking Results at Grand Island Express During Freight Recession, BCB Transport Sees 19.6% Increase in Revenue Per Truck After Embracing Artificial Decision Intelligence The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

In this episode, I break down how I'd physically prepare for SMU selection over a 12-month timeline, covering running, rucking, strength training, land navigation, injury prevention, and how to structure your training from one year out all the way to selection day.

As believers in Christ, it would be foolish to try to fight our daily battles without the spiritual weaponry that God has provided.  Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley shows us how to use our spiritual weapons in this spiritual war we find ourselves in.  It's part of our study in Second Corinthians.

The 250th anniversary of America's independence presents an opportunity to bridge our political divides rather than deepen them. This episode of Giving Ventures explores Be the People, a nationwide civic effort that aims to resurrect shared American ideals and foster community-driven solutions that last. Peter talks with Sarah Cross, senior vice president at Stand Together […]

Recorded live at Bridging the Gap 2025 in Denver, Randy Crabtree sits down with founder of LiveCA, tech commentator, and full-time glamper Chad Davis for a wide-ranging conversation that captures exactly what makes BTG different from every other conference on the calendar. On Episode 271 of The Unique CPA, Chad talks about why he rerouted his entire week just to be there, and the two get into the real tension Randy is wrestling with: how do you grow something without killing the thing that made it worth growing in the first place? Shifting to Chad's upcoming session on what accountants should actually care about in tech right now, they discuss the mental health dimension of overwhelm that rarely gets named, and why having an operating framework like EOS changes what you actually do with the ideas you pick up at a conference. A candid and camp-themed conversation. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

Finding investors is hard. Finding the right investors is even harder. In this episode, Christion Sadler breaks down how his company is building a bridge between real estate operators and passive investors who are actively looking for opportunities. Instead of acting as a broker, their platform focuses on marketing, visibility, and transparency. From a network of over 6000 accredited investors to full go-to-market campaigns, Christion explains how deals get in front of the right people. He also shares why most passive investors do not even see themselves as investors and how better education and disclosure can protect both sides of the deal. Key Topics and Takeaways Why most passive investors do not identify as investors • How their 6000 investor network is built and used • The role of marketing in capital raising • Their sponsor disclosure and background check process • Why understanding risk is more important than avoiding it Guest Information Christion Sadler is a co-founder of Pre I Share, a platform that connects real estate operators with passive investors through marketing and education. Connect with Christion: Social media: Pre-I Share Search: Christion Sadler Call to Action Reach out on social media or search for PreShare to learn more about the platform and how it works.

Bridging The Rift Through Kumeyaay Territory + 2026 June 11th Call This week, you'll hear two segments First up, a long sharing of perspectives from occupied Kumeyaay [Kum-ee-aih] land, the Mexico-US border. Devi Machete from Contra Viento Y Marea in Tijuana in the Mexican state of Baja California about the history and activity of that project and journalist and activist James Stout speaks from San Diego in the US state of California about desert conditions north of the border wall. For this chat, you'll hear third-hand accounts of border crossings, imprisonment, and deaths in border regions but also about solidarity, organizing, and resistance among those on the move as well as the communities they encounter. Transcript Borders 2026 June 11th Call Borders PDF (Unimposed) Borders Zine (Imposed PDF) After that, at roughly one hour and forty six minutes in, you'll hear this year's statement for the June 11th  Day of Solidarity with Marius Mason and long term anarchist prisoners which will include perspectives of organizers, updates in folks struggles and conditions of confinement and reflections on solidarity and insurrection. Check the show notes for a few links and the time stamps of where this section begins. [ 1:46:45 ] Past Interviews Contra Viento Y Marea: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2023/05/21/mutual-aid-at-the-border-in-tijuana-with-el-comedor/ James Stout: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/01/11/anarchists-at-war-in-spain-myanmar-and-rojava-with-james-stout/ June 11th episodes: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/category/june-11/ Contra Viento Y Marea Links Facebook: @ContraVientoYMareaComedor Instagram: @ContraVientoYMarea_ElComedor Venmo: @TJRefugee-support Youtube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCFY2Pmih9n1hN1b5-6JVq9A/videos Email: contravientoymareacomedor@gmail.com zelle 832 216 5722 cashapp $ComedorTJ GoFundMe Other Links Refugee Help Alliance: https://www.refugeehealthalliance.org/ Inland Empire Harm Reduction Coalition: https://www.ieharmreduction.org/ Casa Carmelita (El Paso): https://www.instagram.com/casa_carmelita/ Al Otro Lado: https://www.alotrolado.org/ Borderlands Relief Collective: https://linktr.ee/borderlandsreliefcollective Sidewalk School: https://www.sidewalkschool.org/ City Heights Community Defense: https://dev.cityheightsdc.org/ Mutual Aid Moms: https://linktr.ee/mutualaidformoms Casa Manos Benditas: https://manosbenditas.info/ Announcements Shine White Hunger Strike Continues Many of you have been asking for an update, so here's where things stand. While at Scotland Correctional Institution, Shine was helping organize political education among prisoners and speaking out about conditions and serious medical concerns inside the facility. As many already know, he had a contraband cell phone. According to Shine, that phone contained recordings and information documenting conditions inside Scotland, including prisoners begging for medical attention. Not long after, Shine and others around him were transferred and separated across different facilities. In mid-April, Shine was transferred overnight from Scotland to Granville Correctional Institution in what he described as one of the fastest transfers he had seen in 17 years of incarceration. Upon arrival, he was immediately placed on HCON (High Security Maximum Control). Shine maintains the placement was arbitrary, requested a grievance regarding that placement, and to our knowledge has yet to receive a meaningful opportunity to challenge it. He has been on hunger strike ever since. Over the past few weeks, many of you participated in Calls to Action, making phone calls and sending emails seeking answers about his health, communication, property, grievances, and HCON status. Those efforts led to direct conversations with Assistant Regional Director Timothy Jones, who assured us that concerns were being reviewed and investigated. Here's the problem. We have now confirmed through official records that Shine was already housed at Central Prison on the same date we were being given information that appeared to place him at Granville. We still don't know whether that means the Regional Office had outdated information, didn't know where he was, or something else entirely. What we do know is that the answers we were given don't line up with the timeline we can now verify. At this point, we have no direct communication with Shine. Updates are coming through fellow comrades who have been able to get word out through prison channels. What we know right now: Shine remains on HCON. Shine remains on hunger strike. Shine is housed in Central Prison's medical unit. Communication remains extremely limited. Questions about his mail, property, grievances, and classification remain unanswered. The transfer changed the address. It did not answer the questions. This week we are launching another Call to Action. Supporters will once again be contacting Central Prison, the Regional Office, and NC DAC leadership seeking answers and accountability. If Shine's status remains unchanged and these concerns continue to be ignored, we are preparing for an in-person demonstration later this week. If the goal was to make people stop paying attention, it didn't work. For updates and ways to get involved, follow the Instagram or other links at https://linktr.ee/shinewhitesupport You can hear a prior interview we did with Shine White here: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2021/01/17/shinewhite-on-turning-razor-wire-plantations-into-schools-of-liberation/ . … . .. Featured Track: TFSR by The Willows Whisper

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