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Athletes are no longer just competing on the pitch — they're becoming powerful global brands, media platforms and commercial assets in their own right.In this episode of The Unified Brand Podcast, Chris is joined by Joe Pattison, VP of Marketing at EMW Global, a global sports marketing agency specialising in talent representation, brand partnerships, activation and content.Joe breaks down insights from EMW Global and x+y Market Intelligence's Athlete Brand Economy Report and explores how social media, personal branding and changing fan behaviour are transforming sports marketing and athlete sponsorship.We discuss why younger fans are increasingly following individual athletes rather than clubs, how major sporting moments can rapidly increase an athlete's visibility and commercial value, and why authenticity is critical when building successful athlete-brand partnerships.Joe also explains how athletes are using data to better understand their commercial value, why personal brands are being built earlier in athletes' careers, and how agencies and brands can turn global attention into long-term commercial opportunities.In this episode, we cover:• The rise of the athlete brand economy• How social media has changed sports marketing• Athlete personal branding and commercial value• Why authenticity matters in athlete sponsorships• How brands choose the right athlete partnerships• The shift from club loyalty to athlete-led fandom• How data can measure athlete influence and marketability• Building athlete brands beyond their playing careers• Global sports marketing and localisation• The future of sports sponsorship and brand partnershipsIf you're a founder, marketer, brand strategist or sports marketing professional interested in personal branding, sponsorship, social media and the changing economics of sport, this episode offers a fascinating look at where athlete marketing is heading next.Listen now to discover why the future of sports marketing may increasingly belong to the athletes themselves.Joe Pattison — LinkedIn: Joe Pattison on LinkedIn. EMW Global: EMW Global official websitex+y Market Intelligence: x+y Market Intelligence official website.  The Athlete Brand Economy Report: Read the Athlete Brand Economy Report onlineDirect PDF: Download the Athlete Brand Economy Report PDF-----Whether you're a founder, marketing director, or business leader managing a growing brand across multiple teams or regions, this episode will help you identify the hidden friction points holding your brand back.Take the Brand Power Assessment: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandPowerScorecard.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Brand Discovery Call:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for more episodes focused on building stronger, smarter, and more unified brands.Watch podcast clips & deep dives on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elements Brand Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Before Sex and the City became a cultural phenomenon, Candace Bushnell was writing about something she saw happening all around her: ambitious, successful single women taking over New York City. In this episode of Superwomen, Candace joins Rebecca to revisit the column that started it all, the real-life stories behind Sex and the City, and what it was like watching her work become part of the culture. But a lot has changed since the '90s… and a lot hasn't. Candace shares what she thinks about dating today, why successful women are still struggling to find great partners, and why women no longer have an “expiration date.” She also opens up about the pursuit of creative success, the rejection that comes with it, and why not everything you create is going to work. Plus, Candace reveals the truth about the real Mr. Big, and why every woman might be better off becoming her own. Episode Guide: (00:00) Candace Bushnell needs no introduction (02:00) How a newspaper column turned into a phenomenon (09:22) The real-life stories behind Sex and the City (11:29) Why women should become their own Mr. Big (15:39) Why ambitious women still struggle to find love (19:43) Building a full life beyond romance (20:58) The truth about creative success  (22:32) Could Gen Z have their own SATC? (25:04) Why women no longer have an expiration date (26:26) The real reason SATC had four iconic characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Graveline is an aerodynamics consultant who works with WorldTour cycling teams as well as professional (e.g. Chelsea Sodaro, Lionel Sanders) and amateur triathletes, and road and gravel cyclists. He co-developed the Notio Konect, the first consumer on-bike aero sensor, and now develops his own device, the Gizmo. He also led the testing programme behind IRONMAN's decision to move the professional draft zone from 12 to 20 metres. We cover how to run an aero test you can actually trust, what to test and in what order, tyres and tyre pressure, and what IRONMAN's draft-zone testing actually found. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Why Marc disagrees with the idea that we have reached peak aero, and where he still sees the largest untapped gains across road racing, triathlon and gravel. Wind tunnel, velodrome or road: what each venue is good for, why he validates everything on the road, and where an age grouper without an unlimited budget should start. Building a road test you can trust: choosing a venue, how long an out-and-back should be, how many repeats, the ABBA protocol, and the single mistake that ruins more test sessions than anything else. The hierarchy of what to test, from position down to hydration, and where the biggest gains will come from. Why head position drives so much of the result, and why the change you make to your position is often not the thing that actually makes you faster. Helmets and skinsuits: which two helmets kept finishing first and second when 21 age groupers worked through a dozen of them at an aero camp, how heat and visibility should be weighed against the CdA number, and how much a custom skinsuit really buys you over one off the shelf. Tyres: what WorldTour riders on good roads are actually running for pressure, why erring on one side costs you more than the other, whether wider really is faster, and why a tyre that wins in the wind tunnel can still be the wrong choice for your race. The IRONMAN draft-zone testing: the stacking effect that showed up at 12 metres, what changed at 20, what those charts with no y-axis were actually trying to say, and the call to Magnus Ditlev's aerodynamicist that confirmed it in the real world. SHOWNOTES, LINKS, RESOURCES AND RELATED EPISODES: Follow Marc Graveline on Instagram. He is the first to admit he barely posts, but a DM is a good way to reach him with a question. The shownotes for today's episode can be found here. The full podcast episode archives (including category filters) can be found here. Related episodes: Tire pressure, aerodynamics, and smart equipment upgrades with Josh Poertner | EP#235 Dan Bigham: aerodynamic testing, equipment, and making your bike fast | EP#229 The Hour record and aerodynamics with Dan Bigham | EP#368 Bernardo Gonçalves | EP#397 The latest on aero sensors and aero testing with Michael Liberzon | EP#339 Aerodynamic testing in the field with Michael Liberzon | EP#294 Resources and tools mentioned: GoldenCheetah - free software for virtual elevation (Chung method) testing. Bicycle Rolling Resistance - the rolling resistance database Marc uses as a starting point. Silca tyre pressure calculator SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event, and get 15% off your first 2026 order by using the code TTS2026 at checkout. Rouvy is hands down the most complete indoor cycling platform for triathletes. Among their thousands of beautiful bike courses from all around the world, all filmed in stunning quality, they have over 75 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race courses plus 20+ Challenge Family courses, so you can pre-ride your race from home. Real gradients, real visuals, and real feel! Head to rouvy.com and use the code TTS to get your first month free on top of a 7-day free trial. Effortless Swimming produce the best swim goggles for triathletes and open water swimmers. Their NanoClear anti-fog lenses give you clear, fog-free vision that lasts and doesn't wear off. Don't let foggy or leaky goggles ruin another swim. 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Federal buyers control only one part of a contract, the requirement, and most program staff have never been trained to write a performance work statement, so the document that decides the winner is often written before a solicitation ever posts. Ryan breaks down how a small vendor shapes that requirement through market research and a sources sought response, so the eventual bid is scoped so tightly that competitors read it and walk away. What you'll learn in this episode: The one part of the contract the government customer actually controls, and why it decides the winner How to hand a customer a sample performance work statement they can drop straight into the solicitation The difference between market research you can share and the requirement you legally cannot write for them Why a woman-owned small business set-aside is one of the strongest scoping tools available, and how agencies use it How to read a posted solicitation and spot when it was already lined up for a specific vendor Chapters: 0:00 - Finding the contract across 70 places most vendors miss 1:00 - Why the commander cannot sign a contract and who can 1:30 - The only thing the customer controls is the requirement 2:15 - Handing over a sample requirement as market research 3:30 - Building a hyperscoped statement so only you qualify 5:30 - Nudging a contract toward a WOSB or SDVOSB set-aside 6:40 - Why agencies never meet their woman-owned goals 8:00 - Reading a solicitation that was already scoped for someone   Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Most professionals treat LinkedIn like an online résumé. Successful business owners treat it like a business development platform. In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with LinkedIn strategist and nonprofit leader Lynne Williams for a live audit of his own LinkedIn profile. Rather than discussing theory, Lynne critiques Curtis's profile in real time, explaining how small changes to headlines, keywords, skills, branding, networking, and engagement can dramatically improve visibility and credibility. The conversation expands beyond LinkedIn into a broader discussion about business development, strategic alliances, networking, marketing, and building a personal brand that consistently attracts opportunities. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, or professional, this episode offers practical steps to make LinkedIn work as a true lead-generation and relationship-building tool.     Key Topics Why LinkedIn should function as your landing page Creating a keyword-driven headline The importance of professional branding Why "I help..." weakens positioning Using LinkedIn's searchable skills database Building authority through meaningful comments Creating strategic networking opportunities Turning LinkedIn into a referral engine Why relationships outperform cold prospecting Leveraging local networking organizations     Practical Wealth Connection One of my favorite moments is where you naturally tied everything back to your philosophy: "You can't shrink your way to financial freedom." That becomes the bridge to Practical Wealth. Lynne helps people become more productive. You help them become more profitable. Those complement each other perfectly.   Visit there website : https://greatcareers.org/   

Alright guys, today's episode is a good one. I'm sitting down with Kevin Gower — a Colorado public land guy who's been in the elk woods since he was 12 years old and has packed out more elk than the years he's been hunting. That's 22 elk in 23 seasons. Not luck. Not private land. Public dirt, over the counter, doing it the hard way. We get into it — why most guys aren't consistent on public land, the "cover ground" era of learning to elk hunt, and why the YouTube backpack-hunting romance can actually work against you when you're trying to learn a mountain. We talk mindset — the "today's the day" mantra, why you can't write the story before the hunt is over, and why the guys who stack hard experiences early end up with the confidence to go get it done later. Kevin also walks through his biggest bull — a solo four-mile pack out in thirteen inches of fresh snow — and why moments like that are what separate hunters who quit from hunters who figure it out. We dig into silent bulls and why they're some of the most killable elk in the woods, calling strategy, reading pressure on the edge of private land, when to leave elk to go find better elk, and why learning to hunt the storm front instead of fighting the wind might be one of the most underrated skills in elk hunting. This one's packed with real public land wisdom from a guy who's put in two decades on the same mountain. Grab a notebook, this is a good one. Sponsors onX Hunt Today's episode is brought to you by onX Hunt. If you haven't checked out our free 4-hour e-scouting course yet, go grab it at elkhunt201.com — it's completely free. Building a color-coded system of waypoints, markups, and tracks for your hunt is one of the most important things you can do before season. Too many guys draw a tag and just show up to figure it out — don't be that guy. If you're not an Elite member yet, Elite unlocks a ton of extra planning tools that'll make your prep this fall way more dialed in. onxmaps.com Use code TRO when you upgrade to Elite. Bridger Watch This episode is also brought to you by Bridger Watch — a smartwatch built specifically for hunting. All your normal smartwatch features (health tracking, fitness tracking, texts) plus, in my opinion, the best mapping capability of any wearable on the market. You can save offline maps, ship them straight to your watch, and pan around right on your wrist with a screen that's genuinely impressive for its size. Bridger Watch also integrates directly with onX — share a whole hunt folder or a single waypoint from the field straight to your watch, so if your phone dies or you lose it, you've always got a backup. bridgerwatch.com Timestamped Chapters (Approximate — based on episode flow, total runtime ~1:02:00) 00:00 – Intro / onX Hunt: free e-scouting course & building a hunt plan 02:15 – Bridger Watch: mapping-focused hunting smartwatch & onX integration 04:00 – Welcome Kevin Gower — gearing up for elk season 06:00 – Kevin's background: 22 elk in 23 seasons on public land in Colorado 08:15 – What most hunters get wrong: sitting in the same meadow vs. covering ground 11:30 – The YouTube generation, backpack hunting romanticism, and today's pressure 14:30 – Blocking out other hunters without losing your own game plan 17:15 – Mindset: "today's the day" and staying positive in the field 19:30 – Don't write the story before the hunt is over 22:30 – Early lessons learned solo, the 90/10 rule, and being more aggressive 25:30 – Kevin's biggest bull: solo 4-mile pack out in 13 inches of snow 29:30 – Stacking hard experiences to build confidence over time 33:00 – Pushing limits early — lessons for newer hunters 36:15 – Hunting a brand new unit for the first time this season 39:00 – E-scouting: finding elk vs. figuring out where people will be 43:00 – Staying balanced as a hunter & always having backup plans 46:30 – E-scouting and boots-on-the-ground as separate, underrated skills 49:15 – Recognizing elk in the field — don't walk past what's right in front of you 51:30 – Silent bulls: why quiet elk are often the most killable 55:00 – Calling strategy, patience, and reading stick breaks/non-verbal cues 58:15 – Reading pressure on private edges & when to leave elk to find elk 1:00:30 – Hunting the storm front instead of fighting bad wind 1:02:00 – Wrap-up, why you hunt, and closing advice for the season 3 Key Takeaways Don't write the story before the hunt is over. It's easy to mentally give up on a season five days in when things aren't going your way. Both Kevin and the host agree — stay in the present, trust your prep, and don't decide the outcome before you've actually run out of time. Silent bulls are still killable bulls. Pressured public land elk often won't respond to calls, but that doesn't mean they're unhuntable. Learning to locate, approach, and call elk in silently — without over-relying on a bugle response — opens up way more opportunities than waiting for a screaming match. Sometimes the right move is to leave elk to go find better elk. Whether it's a herd locked up on private land or elk buried in noisy, impossible-to-approach downfall, burning days trying to force a bad setup can cost you more than it gains. Recognizing when a situation is unwinnable — and moving on to find more huntable elk — is a skill in itself.

Some of life's toughest battles aren't fought on the battlefield—they're fought within. In this unforgettable episode of The ToosDay Crüe, host Cagney welcomes Brandon Burton, a retired U.S. Army veteran whose 20-year military career included two deployments to Afghanistan, seven years as an instructor, and leading soldiers as a Company Commander. Brandon's experiences shaped more than his military career—they transformed his understanding of leadership, humility, responsibility, and what it truly means to care for the people entrusted to you. Inspired by becoming a grandfather, Brandon wrote Authority Without Control, a memoir that goes beyond traditional military stories. Rather than focusing solely on combat, he shares powerful lessons about servant leadership, personal accountability, healing from trauma, fatherhood, marriage, and the lifelong pursuit of becoming a better leader. Throughout the conversation, Brandon discusses: • Why leadership is about influence—not control • Lessons learned from Afghanistan • Toxic leadership versus servant leadership • Transitioning from military to civilian life • PTSD, self-care, and asking for help • Building trust inside organizations and families • The inspiration behind Authority Without Control • Advice for young leaders beginning their journey Whether you're a veteran, first responder, business owner, manager, coach, parent, or someone searching for practical leadership wisdom, this episode delivers authentic stories and meaningful takeaways that extend far beyond the military. Featured Guest Brandon Burton • Retired U.S. Army Veteran • Combat Engineer • Afghanistan Veteran • Leadership Author • Speaker • Author of Authority Without Control In This Episode • Serving after 9/11 • Combat engineering • Military leadership • Company command • Building strong teams • Leading with humility • Healing after service • Becoming a grandfather • Writing a leadership memoir • Lessons every leader should know If this episode inspired you, please follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone striving to become a better leader. Every download helps us continue bringing authentic conversations to the Misfit Nation community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do people hate success, wealth, and those who refuse to think small?In this breakdown, Marquett addresses accusations about Black women, explains why he rejects a poverty mindset, and dives into the psychology behind jealousy, excuses, scarcity thinking, and resentment toward successful people.He also shares lessons from growing up in poverty, building wealth without “lucky breaks,” protecting your time, thinking from abundance, and refusing to let your circumstances become your identity.This conversation is bigger than money—it's about mindset, accountability, ambition, and learning to build instead of hate.

Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Learn more about OVTLYR: https://youtu.be/TUCbD5KovlcThe market can make you feel like you need to be doing something all the time… but what if the biggest trading advantage is knowing when to sit on your hands? This conversation gets into overtrading, FOMO, revenge trading, and why some of the biggest trading mistakes happen when you simply can't leave your strategy alone.There's a part in here that really hits. Overtrading isn't just about taking too many trades. It's about breaking your own playbook because you're bored, emotional, trying to be right, or afraid of missing the next big move. That's why there's so much talk about having a predefined trading plan, controlling position size, accepting small losses, and learning to judge yourself by your process instead of your P&L. Because three losing trades don't automatically mean your strategy is broken… and one big winner doesn't mean you're a genius.And the market analysis in this one gets really interesting too. Plan ETF is sitting in a position where there's literally nothing to do, so the best move is to leave it alone. Meanwhile, paper trading through the Sector Intelligence Map is being used to test whether stronger sectors and industries can create more opportunities for Plan M. The biggest discovery? A new way of looking at sector rotation that shows money moving from one sector to the next… potentially helping traders stay in Stage 2 for much longer.Then there's the brand-new “waterfall” view of sector rotation. Materials, energy, healthcare, discretionary, technology… the data starts showing how leadership shifts over time and where money has been moving. It's a fascinating look at how traders can use monthly sector rankings to follow what's actually working instead of trying to predict what's going to work next.✅ Overtrading, FOMO, revenge trading, and trading psychology✅ Building a trading playbook and sticking to your rules✅ Plan ETF, exit signals, and why sometimes doing nothing is the right move✅ Sector Intelligence Map, paper trading, and Plan M experiments✅ Sector rotation, the new “waterfall,” and following where money is movingIf you've ever felt like you need to make a trade just because the market is open… this one is probably gonna hit home. Sometimes the best trade is the one you don't make.Subscribe to OVTLYR for disciplined trading strategies that actually make sense.

Building an apparel brand can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you're competing against industry giants with resources, data, and strategies you don't have access to. While many founders assume they're simply missing a piece of the puzzle, the reality is that the apparel industry is far more competitive than most entrepreneurs realize, and understanding how it really works can change everything. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on an eye-opening experience from my corporate career that completely changed the way I view the apparel industry. I share what happened during a leadership meeting at one of the world's biggest apparel companies, why emerging brands were seen as a threat despite holding only a tiny fraction of the market, and how that experience inspired me to dedicate my career to helping independent apparel founders succeed with the insider knowledge they've never been given.

Artificial Intelligence may be changing the way we work, but it isn't replacing the one thing organisations need most: human imagination. In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram is joined by innovation expert, former Hewlett-Packard executive and author Stephen W. Hinch to explore why the organisations that succeed won't simply be the ones with the best technology, they'll be the ones that build an innovation culture where everyone believes their ideas matter. Drawing on decades of experience leading billion-dollar product innovations, Steve explains why innovation isn't reserved for R&D teams or senior leaders. Instead, it's a leadership responsibility that depends on creating environments where people feel trusted, encouraged and empowered to think differently. Together, Andy and Steve discuss the growing fear of becoming obsolete in the age of AI, why AI is a powerful tool but not a replacement for human creativity, the difference between incremental and disruptive innovation, and the organisational structures that help great ideas thrive instead of being quietly buried. If you've ever wondered why some organisations consistently innovate while others struggle despite investing heavily in technology, this conversation offers a practical and refreshingly human answer. ----more---- Key Takeaways Innovation begins with belief. Innovation starts by creating a culture where people believe their ideas are welcomed, valued and worth sharing. AI supports innovation. It doesn't replace it. AI can accelerate knowledge and insight, but human imagination remains the true driver of breakthrough innovation. Different innovation needs different leadership. Incremental improvements and disruptive breakthroughs require different structures, expectations and measures of success. Innovation culture is built deliberately. Leaders create innovation by giving people the clarity, confidence and space to think differently. ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 01:11 – Why Innovation Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI 04:13 – A Career Built on Turning Innovation into Business Growth 06:05 – Why Innovation Remains a Competitive Advantage 09:23 – FOBO The Fear of Becoming Obsolete 11:10 – Why AI Can Support Innovation But Not Replace Human Imagination 14:29 – Different Types of Innovation Need Different Leadership 19:19 – The Curse of the Corporate Business Model 25:16 – Creating an Innovation Culture Where Everyone Believes Their Ideas Matter 31:09 – Giving People Permission to Innovate: Steve's 5% Rule 36:29 – Leadership Isn't About Having the Best Ideas 40:18 – Sticky Notes: Three Principles for Building an Innovation Culture ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Listen to the Podcast on YouTube here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Stephen W. Hinch on LinkedIn here Find Stephen's website here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

How do you make the jump from residential real estate into commercial real estate investing?In this presentation, Raphael Collazo, CCIM, breaks down the fundamentals of investing in commercial real estate during his featured presentation, “Big Money in Big Buildings,” at the Kentuckiana Real Estate Investors Association (KREIA) in Louisville, Kentucky.Whether you're considering your first commercial property or looking to scale into larger real estate investments, this presentation provides a practical overview of how commercial real estate works, how investors create value, and what to consider when evaluating a CRE opportunity.

Perimenopause changes how your body responds to training, nutrition, caffeine, sleep, recovery, and many supplements, making it feel like the things you always did to support your health and fitness are no longer working. And those shifts can begin as early as your 30s.In this episode, Louise Valentine, a leading women's integrative health and fitness expert for perimenopausal active women and female runners, shares real-life conversations with women who were doing many things “right” but still dealing with injuries, poor sleep, anxiety, cravings, body composition changes, and frustrating fitness setbacks.She explains why creatine quality, mode of delivery, and timing matter, why the right type of strength training becomes increasingly important for protecting muscle and reducing injury risk, and why protein quality deserves closer attention as women age.Louise also breaks down how late-day caffeine, poor fueling, and sugar before bed can affect cortisol, sleep, digestion, and next-day energy. Finally, she explains why extreme programs like 75 Hard may deliver short-term results but are nearly impossible to sustain due to the impacts on hormones, metabolic health, and working against time tested principles like progressive overload of exercise and nutrition strategies.The main message is simple: learn how your body is changing before problems pile up. As you will learn, working with your changing female physiology should not be complicated or confusing. Sustainable, female-specific strategies can help you stay strong, energized, and vibrantly active through perimenopause and beyond.RESOURCES + LINKSLearn & level up with my free nutrition guide & award-winning 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.comTake advantage of our podcast listener discount & save 20% off Kion's science-backed clean products. Code "LOUISE" saves on all future orders: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing Check out my FullScript here where you can see my curated supplement picks, by topic, to address your concerns & save 25% off!  A small portion of EACH sale goes back to support BTW.  Thank you!Learn more & apply to join our Podcast Insiders membership here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/podcastinsidersLearn, laugh & level up with a Breaking Through Wellness masterclass here.Link to check out Function Health & save $25 off comprehensive, proactive blood work using code “LVALENTINE11”  here.  $25 goes back to support BTW with each new sign up! Thank you!Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro3:03) Simplifying fitness during perimenopause(8:35) Creatine benefits, quality, and dosage(11:49) Why creatine gummies may fall short(15:19) Perimenopause, injuries, and strength training(20:19) Hormonal changes and common injuries(25:26) Caffeine, cravings, sleep, and cortisol(31:44) Why extreme fitness plans backfire(34:59) Building sustainable fitness with progressive overload(37:39) Get educated before problems escalate(39:57) Simple strategies for lasting results(41:23) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email

Chuck Todd unpacks David Crowley's astonishing photo-finish win over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin — a race Crowley dropped out of, re-entered with Tony Evers' backing, and then won by roughly 3,200 votes — and argues national Democrats are far more relieved than they'll ever admit. Had Hong won, she'd have become a face of the party while being forced to spend the fall answering for past statements about defunding police, abolishing prisons, and canceling Thanksgiving rather than talking about the economy, handing Republicans an absurdly easy story to tell. Chuck credits Tony Evers for refusing to fence-sit and mounting what amounted to an emergency rescue operation, while noting Crowley isn't remotely "establishment" — he came from genuinely modest roots and ran a campaign largely defined by what he wasn't. Chuck identifies Hong's central unforced error as nationalizing her race in the closing weeks, a fundraising-driven instinct in an era where media appearances increasingly function as fundraising appeals, forgetting that the national online audience and the local electorate are not the same people. Mamdani stayed disciplined and won; Hong drifted into boutique cultural debates and lost. But Chuck cautions against reading this as a repudiation of the left: Peggy Flanagan won in Minnesota, progressives are doing better this cycle than they have in years, and the 2027 House will be younger and slightly further left. The real structural lesson is that progressives struggle in higher-turnout and open primaries, still face a persistent obstacle with African American primary voters, and — most tellingly — keep getting rejected by the working-class voters they orient their entire message toward, which is more than a messaging glitch. Abdul El-Sayed emerges a quiet winner here, now much harder to lump in with the DSA, and Chuck notes that neither AOC nor Bernie ever endorsed Hong. The rest of the monologue is a run of results that keep pointing the same direction. Trump-endorsed candidates keep losing primaries: Mike Lindell was trounced in Minnesota, Darline Graham didn't clear a third of the vote and is no lock in her runoff, and Chuck's read is that Trump's grip is measurably slipping. Fourteen-term Congressman John Larson lost his primary, part of the highest incumbent-loss rate since 1970 — in a genuine wave, Chuck says, the House could see north of 25% turnover. On Iran, he echoes Chris Christie's warning that this war turns Trump into Jimmy Carter: Iran has issued a list of demands that amounts to an "F you" ransom note, is openly watching the American election calendar and timing its moves accordingly, and — just as in 1980 — the humiliation itself is the point. All of it, Chuck notes, was Trump's own choice. He closes somewhere unexpected: giving Mark Zuckerberg genuine credit. In his 6,500-word manifesto, Zuckerberg argued that the real danger of AI is the concentration of power, writing that hoping an absolute power will benevolently provide for humanity has historically never ended well — and committing Meta to a review process before models go public. Chuck notes the argument is being made by a deeply self-interested party and that the important parts got buried in what was really a debate with Sam Altman, but he singles out one thing worth emulating: Meta funneling data center tax revenue back into teacher bonuses and job training. Communities hosting this infrastructure have to win too, and he hopes more tech CEOs adopt that philosophy. Then, Ben Wikler, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair and author of the new book This Is the Plan joins the Chuck Toddcast to argue that Democrats keep making the same category error: they keep winning change elections and then failing to deliver change, because they're trying to fix policy without first fixing the system that determines who gets to make policy. Wikler's framing is memorable and a little cheeky — you have to win the ring of power and then cast it into Mount Doom — but his point is serious. When the right wins power, it immediately restructures the system to entrench itself; Democrats win and then govern as though the rules are fixed. His plan runs through the state level, where free and fair elections are actually secured, and demands ending the filibuster and reforming the Supreme Court, including term limits for justices, because campaign finance reform is impossible without a Court willing to allow it. Wikler argues America is in the greatest period of political instability in its history, that inequality now exceeds the Gilded Age, that gerrymandering has left millions of people without a meaningful vote, and that both party bases increasingly want to fight more than they want to win — while swing and non-voters have simply given up on the system itself. He rejects the tired rebuilders-versus-renovators binary: FDR's Social Security pitch was a huge swing, incrementalism was the only path to Obamacare, and the actual art of politics is starting from values and vision and then figuring out what can pass. The conversation gets specific about Wisconsin and about trust. Wikler pushes back on the idea that Francesca Hong is too "Madison" for a statewide race, notes she's spent years traveling and listening across the state, and calls Tom Tiffany an election denier who is genuinely beatable in a cycle where affordability is the central issue. He and Chuck work through the puzzle of why Tony Evers' calm, steady approach succeeded where Biden's didn't — Evers came out forcefully against Dobbs, and, more fundamentally, you have to convince a majority of voters that government can actually work, which means doing what you said you'd do and then relentlessly telling people you did it. Wikler points to pandemic relief as the cautionary tale: those programs dramatically improved life for lower-income voters, the child tax credit cut child poverty in half, and then it all expired and Democrats got punished for the loss rather than credited for the gain — with an extension that had bipartisan support dying anyway, because the filibuster exists largely to deprive the other side of a win. He credits Ken Martin for investing in state parties, argues Democrats don't need a 50-state strategy so much as fifty different state strategies since the coalition looks different everywhere, and concedes that Trump has been the most successful Republican of this era, spawning an army of mini-mes modeling themselves on him. And yes, Chuck asks the obvious question — why not run for Senate yourself? Finally, Chuck reveals his ToddCast Top 5 list of biggest non-presidential primary upsets, which David Crowley’s win taking the top spot. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and weighs in on the highly suspicious sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Jared Kushner’s brother. Thanks to our sponsors: Upgrade your everyday. Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:00 Unpacking David Crowley’s win over Francesca Hong in WI 04:45 Crowley got out, then back in to the race… yet still won 05:45 If Hong had won, she would have become a face of the Dem party 06:15 Hong had past statements that would have been problematic 07:15 She would have been forced to talk about Thanksgiving, not economics 08:15 Her win would have been an easy story for Republicans to tell 08:45 Abdul El-Sayed is a winner here, harder to be lumped in with DSA 10:00 National Democrats are more relieved than they will admit 11:00 Independents don’t want either party to let extremes take over 12:00 Democrats can make the distinction between themselves & socialism 13:30 The progressives didn’t blow it, Peggy Flannagan won in Minnesota 15:00 African-American primary voters remain an obstacle for progressives 16:30 Progressives gear toward working class voters, yet are rejected by them 17:30 Not winning working class voters is more than a messaging glitch 18:30 Structure of the primary has major impact on success of progressives 19:15 Progressives run into trouble in higher turnout primaries 20:30 Open primaries result in less extremist nominees 21:15 Hong’s big unforced error was campaigning nationally in final weeks 22:00 Nationalizing your race is about fundraising 22:45 Media appearances increasingly function as fundraising appearances 23:30 National online audience & local electorate aren’t the same people 24:15 Mamdani had a disciplined message & succeeded, Hong didn’t 25:00 Ideological candidates can win when the electorate agrees with them 26:00 Ideological movements forget they can sound weird to the normies 26:30 The establishment was dangerously close to screwing this up 28:15 The establishment side of the race was a chaotic mess 29:15 Tony Evers had to mount an emergency rescue operation for Crowley 30:30 David Crowley isn’t very “establishment”, came from modest roots 31:30 Tony Evers deserves credit for putting his capital behind Crowley 32:30 Notable AOC, Sanders and top progressives didn’t endorse Hong 33:45 Getting into boutique cultural debates ends up being a problem 34:30 In Michigan & Wisconsin, the campaigns that physically showed up won 36:15 If Crowley wins & El-Sayed loses, there will be a clear lesson for Dems 38:15 Tony Evers didn’t fence sit, he picked a side and it worked 40:00 Flannagan’s win dispels idea of total repudiation of progressives 42:00 Flannagan had establishment credentials while being progressive 42:30 Progressives aren’t running the table, but are doing better this cycle 43:15 The Democratic house in ‘27 will be younger & slightly further left 44:30 Crowley’s campaign was largely about what he wasn’t 46:00 There could be multiple demographic “first” Democratic governors 47:45 Could these new primary winners end up on a presidential ticket? 49:45 Progressives are doing better, but haven’t won control of the Dem party 50:45 Democrats can blunt the narrative that the socialists are taking over 51:15 Trump endorsed candidates keep losing their primaries 51:45 Mike Lindell was trounced in Minnesota primary 52:45 Trump endorsed Darline Graham didn’t get 1/3rd of the vote 53:15 Graham isn’t a shoo-in in the runoff 55:30 Trump’s endorsement isn’t a guaranteed win, his grip is slipping 57:00 14-term congressman John Larson loses his primary 57:45 Most incumbents have lost reelection this year since 1970 58:15 In a wave election, could see over 25% turnover of the House 59:30 Chris Christie says Iran war will turn Trump into Jimmy Carter 1:00:00 Iran is humiliating Trump, and it was all Trump’s choice 1:00:30 Iran issues list of demands, basically an “F You” ransom note 1:01:30 Iran are watching the American election calendar & acting accordingly 1:02:15 In 1980, the humiliation of Carter was the point, Iran sent a message 1:03:30 Mark Zuckerberg deserves credit for something he said 1:04:15 Zuckerberg argued that AI driven concentration of power is the danger 1:04:45 He says there’s no benevolent superintelligence held by one company 1:05:15 Committed to a review board to sign off on models before going public 1:05:45 At least the argument is being made… even if by a self-interested party 1:06:30 Revenue from Meta data centers has been paid to teachers & job training 1:07:15 Meta reinvesting in communities with data centers is the right model 1:08:00 The manifesto was a debate with Sam Altman, buried the important things 1:09:15 Hope more tech CEO’s share his philosophy. Communities have to win too 1:16:45 Ben Wikler joins The Chuck ToddCast 1:17:45 Ben’s new book is “This Is The Plan” 1:18:00 What is the plan? 1:18:30 To get political change we need, we need to change the system 1:19:15 To secure free & fair elections, need to win at the state level 1:19:45 We need an end to the filibuster and Supreme Court reform 1:20:30 There’s no one office or candidate to get us out of this mess 1:22:30 We need to win the ring of power, then cast it into Mount Doom 1:23:00 When the right wins power, they immediately change systems 1:24:00 We keep having change elections, then not getting change 1:26:15 We’re in the greatest period of political instability in American history 1:29:15 Both party bases want to fight more than want to win 1:30:15 We’re so gerrymandered, people don’t really get a vote 1:31:45 Swing/Non voters have given up on the system itself 1:36:15 Are rebuilders or renovators going to win the argument? 1:36:45 FDR’s social security pitch was a big swing 1:39:15 Incrimentalism was the only way to pass Obamacare 1:40:00 The art of politics is values/vision, then figure out what can actually pass 1:41:00 A party should be able to change laws, then face the voters 1:42:15 Need to reform the Supreme Court to reform campaign finance laws 1:43:00 Advocate for term limits for Supreme Court justices in the book 1:43:30 Inequality is now worse than it was during the Gilded Age 1:44:45 Is Francesca Hong too “Madison” of a candidate for Wisconsin gov? 1:45:30 Hong has been traveling the state & listening for years 1:46:30 Wisconsin Dem gov primary has been topsy turvy 1:47:30 Tom Tiffany is an election denier & beatable candidate 1:48:45 Affordability is the central issue this election cycle 1:51:30 Why did “calming the waters” work for Tony Evers, but not Joe Biden? 1:52:15 Evers came out very strongly against Dobbs 1:53:00 You have to convince a majority of the public that government works 1:55:00 Trust is earned by doing what you say you’ll do, then highlighting it 1:56:30 Pandemic relief had a massive positive effect on lower income voters 1:57:00 Those programs stopped, and voters punished Dems for it 1:57:45 Child tax credit cut child poverty in half, great accomplishment for Dems 1:58:15 There was bipartisan support for extended tax credit, still didn’t get done 1:58:45 Filibuster is used to deprive the other side from getting a win 2:01:15 Politicians can lay out a succession plan, but voters get their say 2:02:45 Politicians are limited in setting out a succession plan 2:04:15 How big should the Democratic tent be? 2:05:15 The coalition looks different in different states 2:06:45 Donald Trump has been the most successful GOP politician of this era 2:07:30 Every Republican politician looks to Trump as the model 2:08:00 Trump has created an army of “mini-mes” 2:09:45 What Ken Martin is doing right: Building state parties 2:12:30 Democrats don’t need a 50 state strategy, they need 50 state strategies 2:13:30 You build a local brand through your actions over time 2:14:15 When did you first think about running for office? 2:16:15 Support Tammy Baldwin’s bill to provide live Packers games 2:17:45 Most excited about Jordan Love in the upcoming season 2:19:00 Why wouldn’t you run for the senate? 2:20:30 ToddCast Top 5 biggest non-presidential primary upsets 2:22:30 #5 Joe Crowley loses to AOC 2:23:30 #4 Carol Moseley Braun 2:24:15 #3 Andrew Gillum 2:25:15 #2 Eric Cantor 2:26:15 #1 David Crawley 2:27:45 Honorable mentions 2:29:15 Ask Chuck 2:29:30 If Talarico wins close, could partisan officials mess with the outcome? 2:32:30 What makes a vice presidency successful & who makes your top 5? 2:40:15 What does it say about us that voters knew who Trump was and reelected him? 2:44:15 Can Jewish leaders like Pritzker & Ossoff campaign effectively for El-Sayed? 2:46:45 Lakers sold again, for $12B to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger 2:47:45 Mark Walter bought Lakers 14 months ago for $10B, and is already out 2:48:30 This story could be nothing… but the details warrant suspicion 2:50:00 Mark Walter’s businesses are under federal investigation right now 2:51:00 Nobody has been charged or accused of anything yet 2:51:45 Why did Walter sell so fast is not a rhetorical question anymore 2:52:30 Kushner was set to buy a piece of the World Cup, until boycott threats 2:53:30 Anyone close to Trump will be assumed guilty until proven innocent 2:55:00 Maybe everything is on the up and up… but the details are shockingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Wikler, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair and author of the new book This Is the Plan joins the Chuck Toddcast to argue that Democrats keep making the same category error: they keep winning change elections and then failing to deliver change, because they're trying to fix policy without first fixing the system that determines who gets to make policy. Wikler's framing is memorable and a little cheeky — you have to win the ring of power and then cast it into Mount Doom — but his point is serious. When the right wins power, it immediately restructures the system to entrench itself; Democrats win and then govern as though the rules are fixed. His plan runs through the state level, where free and fair elections are actually secured, and demands ending the filibuster and reforming the Supreme Court, including term limits for justices, because campaign finance reform is impossible without a Court willing to allow it. Wikler argues America is in the greatest period of political instability in its history, that inequality now exceeds the Gilded Age, that gerrymandering has left millions of people without a meaningful vote, and that both party bases increasingly want to fight more than they want to win — while swing and non-voters have simply given up on the system itself. He rejects the tired rebuilders-versus-renovators binary: FDR's Social Security pitch was a huge swing, incrementalism was the only path to Obamacare, and the actual art of politics is starting from values and vision and then figuring out what can pass. The conversation gets specific about Wisconsin and about trust. Wikler pushes back on the idea that Francesca Hong is too "Madison" for a statewide race, notes she's spent years traveling and listening across the state, and calls Tom Tiffany an election denier who is genuinely beatable in a cycle where affordability is the central issue. He and Chuck work through the puzzle of why Tony Evers' calm, steady approach succeeded where Biden's didn't — Evers came out forcefully against Dobbs, and, more fundamentally, you have to convince a majority of voters that government can actually work, which means doing what you said you'd do and then relentlessly telling people you did it. Wikler points to pandemic relief as the cautionary tale: those programs dramatically improved life for lower-income voters, the child tax credit cut child poverty in half, and then it all expired and Democrats got punished for the loss rather than credited for the gain — with an extension that had bipartisan support dying anyway, because the filibuster exists largely to deprive the other side of a win. He credits Ken Martin for investing in state parties, argues Democrats don't need a 50-state strategy so much as fifty different state strategies since the coalition looks different everywhere, and concedes that Trump has been the most successful Republican of this era, spawning an army of mini-mes modeling themselves on him. And yes, Chuck asks the obvious question — why not run for Senate yourself? Thanks to the sponsors of The Chuck ToddCast: Upgrade your everyday. Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Ben Wikler joins The Chuck ToddCast 01:00 Ben’s new book is “This Is The Plan” 01:15 What is the plan? 01:45 To get political change we need, we need to change the system 02:30 To secure free & fair elections, need to win at the state level 03:00 We need an end to the filibuster and Supreme Court reform 03:45 There’s no one office or candidate to get us out of this mess 05:45 We need to win the ring of power, then cast it into Mount Doom 06:15 When the right wins power, they immediately change systems 07:15 We keep having change elections, then not getting change 09:30 We’re in the greatest period of political instability in American history 12:30 Both party bases want to fight more than want to win 13:30 We’re so gerrymandered, people don’t really get a vote 15:00 Swing/Non voters have given up on the system itself 19:30 Are rebuilders or renovators going to win the argument? 20:00 FDR’s social security pitch was a big swing 22:30 Incrimentalism was the only way to pass Obamacare 23:15 The art of politics is values/vision, then figure out what can actually pass 24:15 A party should be able to change laws, then face the voters 25:30 Need to reform the Supreme Court to reform campaign finance laws 26:15 Advocate for term limits for Supreme Court justices in the book 26:45 Inequality is now worse than it was during the Gilded Age 28:00 Is Francesca Hong too “Madison” of a candidate for Wisconsin gov? 28:45 Hong has been traveling the state & listening for years 29:45 Wisconsin Dem gov primary has been topsy turvy 30:45 Tom Tiffany is an election denier & beatable candidate 32:00 Affordability is the central issue this election cycle 34:45 Why did “calming the waters” work for Tony Evers, but not Joe Biden? 35:30 Evers came out very strongly against Dobbs 36:15 You have to convince a majority of the public that government works 38:15 Trust is earned by doing what you say you’ll do, then highlighting it 39:45 Pandemic relief had a massive positive effect on lower income voters 40:15 Those programs stopped, and voters punished Dems for it 41:00 Child tax credit cut child poverty in half, great accomplishment for Dems 41:30 There was bipartisan support for extended tax credit, still didn’t get done 42:00 Filibuster is used to deprive the other side from getting a win 44:30 Politicians can lay out a succession plan, but voters get their say 46:00 Politicians are limited in setting out a succession plan 47:30 How big should the Democratic tent be? 48:30 The coalition looks different in different states 50:00 Donald Trump has been the most successful GOP politician of this era 50:45 Every Republican politician looks to Trump as the model 51:15 Trump has created an army of “mini-mes” 53:00 What Ken Martin is doing right: Building state parties 55:45 Democrats don’t need a 50 state strategy, they need 50 state strategies 56:45 You build a local brand through your actions over time 57:30 When did you first think about running for office? 59:30 Support Tammy Baldwin’s bill to provide live Packers games 1:01:00 Most excited about Jordan Love in the upcoming season 1:02:15 Why wouldn’t you run for the senate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we're diving into a series of compelling stories that underscore the dynamic shifts and groundbreaking progress within the industry. Recently, Akeso's ivonescimab received a landmark approval for first-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in China. This marks a significant shift in China's regulatory environment, which is increasingly fostering innovative treatment options. Ivonescimab's approval not only enhances Akeso's standing in oncology but also provides new hope for NSCLC patients, a cancer type notoriously difficult to treat. In the arena of mergers and acquisitions, Alfasigma has strategically expanded its reach by acquiring key assets from Nordic Pharma. This acquisition opens doors to new therapeutic areas like arthritis, women's health, and critical care—an astute move to diversify offerings and enhance global market presence. Such strategic expansions are essential for companies aiming to maintain competitive edge and explore untapped markets. Eli Lilly has taken legal action against six U.S. companies involved in unauthorized sales of its experimental weight-loss drug, retatrutide. This highlights ongoing challenges in intellectual property protection, emphasizing the balance between innovation safeguarding and market expansion. The legal actions are part of broader efforts to preserve public safety and ensure proper distribution channels for groundbreaking therapies. On the quality control front, Fresenius faced a setback with the recall of a batch of Actemra biosimilars due to glass particle contamination concerns. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical role rigorous quality assurance plays in pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially as biosimilars gain traction for their cost-effectiveness and accessibility. In an intriguing blend of technology and healthcare, Samsung Electronics has secured FDA clearance for its Galaxy Buds earphones to function as over-the-counter hearing aids. This development illustrates the increasing convergence of consumer electronics with medical devices, offering innovative solutions to enhance accessibility in hearing health. Turning to psychedelic therapies, Definium Therapeutics reported significant success in its Phase 3 trials for an LSD-based formulation targeting generalized anxiety disorder. Building on earlier successes in depression studies, Definium is paving the way for psychedelic compounds in mainstream medicine. The results not only bolster confidence in such therapies but also signal a potential paradigm shift in treating mental health disorders. Moreover, Oracle Health has introduced an upgraded patient portal featuring an AI assistant designed to simplify medical records management and appointment scheduling. This advancement is part of a larger trend towards integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare systems to improve patient engagement and streamline processes, ultimately enhancing healthcare delivery efficiency. BridgeBio's ATTR stabilizer Attruby achieved impressive quarterly sales of $222 million, nearing blockbuster status as it captures significant market share in treating transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR). This success underscores the growing importance of small molecule therapies in addressing complex cardiovascular conditions and reflects an industry trend towards stabilizer-first markets. InduPro has successfully raised $77 million in Series B funding supported by industry leaders like Sanofi and Lilly. The investment is set to propel their cancer pipeline forward with a focus on induced proximity and bispecific antibody platforms—innovations poised to revolutionize oncology treatment by enhancing drug specificity and efficacy. On the regulatory front, Chiesi UK's delayed-release mercaptamine received NHS endorsement for cystinosis treatment—an advancement that expands therapeutic options for patients requiring cystine-depleting therapy. Such regulatory support is crucial for facilitating access to innovative treatments for rare diseases. Amidst these developments, Gilead Sciences licensed MacroGenics' bispecific antibody program—a strategic move to bolster its oncology portfolio through milestone payments and royalties. This reflects a broader industry pattern where larger pharmaceutical companies seek pipeline diversification through strategic partnerships and acquisitions of innovative technologies. In vaccine development news, StablePharma's SPVX02 tetanus-diphtheria vaccine achieved promising Phase 1 results without refrigeration requirements—an innovation that could significantly enhance global vaccination efforts by overcoming cold chain distribution challenges. Finally, Insilico Medicine stands at the forefront of AI integration into drug discovery processes under CEO Alex Zhavoronkov's leadership. By promoting a 'fail-fast' approach at the Bio International Convention, Insilico aims to accelerate drug development timelines while reducing costs—a strategy indicative of biopharma's evolution towards more data-driven decision-making processes. These stories collectively highlight an era marked by rapid innovation within pharmaceuticals and biotech sectors. As companies navigate these complexities through scientific advancements and strategic maneuvers alike—there lies immense potential not only for enhancing patient care but also driving economic growth across global healthcare landscapes.Support the show

Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity InsiderEpisode: Your Most Critical Network May Be Your Least ProtectedPub date: 2026-08-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe air gap you're counting on probably isn't there. Dino Busalacchi sits down with cybersecurity veteran and Tulane University Cybersecurity Professor Joshua Copeland, to talk about the realities of protecting industrial environments, where uptime, safety, and production come first. They dig into why legacy systems can't be secured like IT, how routine security tasks can disrupt physical operations, the leadership gap between IT and OT, and why cybersecurity needs to be treated as digital safety. A practical listen for CISOs, CIOs, engineering leaders, and plant operators.Chapters:(00:00:00) Why operational technology is critical to everyday life(00:03:00) Legacy systems and the hidden opportunity in OT security(00:07:00) Ransomware, AI, and attacks designed for physical outcomes(00:10:00) How standard IT security tools can stop production(00:13:00) What cybersecurity events get wrong about OT(00:16:00) The leadership gap and the myth of isolated systems(00:20:00) Why cybersecurity should be treated as digital safety(00:23:00) Compliance, asset inventory, and aging industrial equipment(00:27:00) Building the next generation of OT security professionals(00:31:00) Why every part of modern life depends on OTLinks And Resources:Want to Sponsor an episode or be a Guest? Reach out here.Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedInCybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedInBW Design Group CybersecurityJosh Copeland on LinkedInDino Busalachi on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Industrial Cybersecurity Insider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

This week on The Choral Director's Toolbox, Dr. William Baker challenges the old saying that “a rough dress rehearsal leads to a great concert.” In "Building a Great Dress Rehearsal," he offers practical strategies for creating a rehearsal that is efficient, professional, inspiring, and designed to set the stage for an exceptional performance. From preparing the performance space and welcoming guest artists to managing rehearsal time and communicating with singers, Dr. Baker outlines the details that can turn a good dress rehearsal into a great one. Today's Question addresses a challenge familiar to many arts leaders: What should you do when a well-funded new choir suddenly appears in your community? Dr. Baker offers advice for responding with generosity and professionalism while using new competition as motivation to strengthen your own ensemble, relationships, promotion, and artistic standards. Today's Inspiration is Eric Whitacre's dramatic and imaginative "Cloudburst," performed by the William Baker Festival Singers with soloists Stephanie Sullivan and Michael Carter. Submit your question to The Choral Director's Toolbox by writing to us at Toolbox@FestivalSingers.org.

This episode we are joined by Mr. Steve Fagan - Vice Chairman of Strathcona Resources - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$9 billion. Mr. Fagan has more than 40 years of experience in the Canadian energy industry, building and monetizing exploration and production companies.He co-founded Strath Resources in January 2017, which later merged into Strathcona Resources, initially acquiring the Kakwa Montney for $280 million and with production growing from approximately 5,000 boe/d to over 40,000 boe/d. Those assets were subsequently divested to ARC Resources in 2025 for just under $1.7 billion.Previously, Mr. Fagan served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mosaic Energy Ltd., a Natural Gas Partners-backed producer where he led the company's transition from conventional development into the liquids-rich Montney and assembled the Kakwa land position.Mr. Fagan joined Addison Energy Inc. in 1999 as part of the leadership team, becoming President and Chief Executive Officer in 2003, as the company grew to more than 11,000 boe/d through development and more than 50 acquisitions prior to its sale to NAL Oil & Gas Trust in 2005.He founded his first company, Sequoia Exploration, in 1996, after spending the early years of his career at Imperial Oil and Consumers' Gas.Mr. Fagan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University of Newfoundland and an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University. He holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.Outside of energy, Mr. Fagan is a documentary photographer (Steve Fagan Photography) and founder of the Fagan Foundation, which supports education initiatives in Nepal's Tsum Valley.Among other things we learned about Building 4 Companies in 40 Years: Sequoia to Strathcona.Enjoy.Newsletter: Subscribe HereThank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsBunch Projects-*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions.Support the show

Laura Fordham's (Financial Adviser at Titan Wealth) route into financial planning wasn't planned. She spent her first year handling the job entirely alone, while her client bank was still small. She lays out exactly what that year looked like in conversation with Sam Oakes this weekLaura Fordham's route into financial planning wasn't planned. She started out on maternity cover in an admin role at Barclays Wealth, and it was proximity to the financial planning job , printing client packs and greeting people in the office, that first got her curious about the profession. From there she trained through the St. James's Place Academy, deliberately choosing to stay client-facing rather than build a partner practice of her own, and later moved into an independent firm,  before they were eventually acquired by  Titan Wealth.Laura is candid about how tough the early years actually were. Building a client bank from scratch inside a heavily regulated industry took what she describes as an "eat what you kill" mentality: real drive, real setbacks and small wins that made the whole thing worth it. She's just as direct about what came later: leaving St. James's Place for independence, learning how to build professional connections with accountants and solicitors without ever resorting to a hard sell, and the responsibility of inheriting clients through acquisition who never chose her as their adviser in the first place.The conversation closes on a wider industry issue. Only around 16% of financial planners are women, and Laura shares her own view on why more women should consider the career, along with what she's doing within her own client base to encourage more engagement from  the female clients in the couples that she looks after.Key takeaways from this episode:How an admin role at Barclays Wealth led Laura into financial planning, almost by chanceWhat building a client bank from nothing demandsWhy Laura chose to stay client-facing rather than build her own businessHow to build professional referral connections without a hard sellWhat it takes to win over clients who arrive through acquisition rather than their choiceOnly around 16% of financial planners are women and what Laura believes needs to changeLearn more about Titan Wealth at www.titanwealth.com.Financial Planner Life is sponsored by Redmill AdvanceWhether you're starting out, already qualified, or building a training academy, Redmill Advance delivers expert-led learning, exam support and CPD from Level 4 to Chartered.✅ Trusted by top UK firms

After years of hearing traumatic birth stories and questioning whether parenthood was right for her, Heidi Gustad entered pregnancy determined to make informed decisions every step of the way. When she was diagnosed with insulin-managed gestational diabetes, debilitating migraines, and a rare umbilical cord abnormality called an umbilical vein varix, the birth center birth she had envisioned was suddenly no longer an option.   In this episode, Heidi shares how evidence-based education, a supportive care team, and careful preparation helped her navigate unexpected changes with confidence. She and Dr. Dekker discuss what it was like to advocate for herself through multiple diagnoses, switch care providers late in pregnancy, and prepare for a hospital birth while still hoping for an unmedicated labor. Heidi also shares the surprising series of events that led to spontaneous labor before her scheduled induction, and how she welcomed her baby after a fast, nine-hour labor.   (01:36) Overcoming a lifelong fear of pregnancy and choosing parenthood (05:13) Navigating migraines, gestational diabetes, and changing providers (08:52) Risking out of birth center care and finding the right hospital (11:11) Understanding a rare umbilical vein varix diagnosis (17:47) Building confidence through education, advocacy, and a supportive birth team (21:59) Preparing for birth with physical therapy, acupuncture, and evidence-based resources (25:50) Spontaneous labor begins weeks before a scheduled induction (32:02) Coping strategies for a fast, unmedicated labor (37:19) Postpartum recovery and breastfeeding (40:42) Heidi's advice on informed decision-making and birth preferences (43:06) Using anxiety and pain-coping techniques during labor   Resources Listen to EBB's Natural Induction Series on Acupuncture, Raspberry Red Leaf Tea, and Nipple Stimulation: evidencebasedbirth.com/category/series/natural-labor-induction-series/ EBB 304 – Q & A on PPD/Pitocin, Delayed Cord Clamping, Nubain, and Placental encapsulation: evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-304-q-and-a-on-ppd-pitocin-delayed-cord-clamping-nubain-and-placental-encapsulation/ Read the research on Umbilical Chord Varix Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix: retrospective cohort study and systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28876490/ Isolated fetal umbilical vein varix and the association with intrauterine fetal death and fetal growth restriction: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and nested retrospective cohort study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38502055/ The Development of the Umbilical Vein and Its Anatomical and Clinical Significance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11954436/ Learn more about Spinning Babies®: spinningbabies.com   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Paul Frambot, co-founder and CEO of Morpho, has spent years making the case that crypto was never supposed to be a product, it was always supposed to be the pipes. In this episode of Spotlight, he breaks down how Morpho's open credit network connects borrowers with tens of thousands of lenders globally to deliver better terms, deeper liquidity, and access to credit for people the traditional system has long ignored. - Timecodes: 0:00 - "The infrastructure is the blockchain" 1:20 - What is Morpho's "open credit network"? 2:41 - How Morpho differs from Aave and Compound 4:24 - Building infrastructure vs. speculation 7:23 - Morpho Blue vs. Morpho Midnight explained 10:03 - Tokenization and expanding borrowing assets 13:26 - Apollo's 9% stake in Morpho's governance token 15:29 - What's still keeping banks off-chain 17:02 - Vision for success 18 months from now - From our sponsors: This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - Check out CoinDesk Research's report on Anvil's on-chain collateral layer and what it means for the future of secured credit at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/anvil-the-missing-collateral-layer

Charles-Henry Monchau joins Alan Dunne to discuss how geopolitics, artificial intelligence and structural economic shifts are reshaping global investing. They explore the AI supercycle, the changing balance between the US, China and Europe, sovereign debt, inflation, commodities and the future of asset allocation. Charles explains why investors should focus on long-term structural themes rather than short-term market noise and why the biggest opportunities may lie beyond the current AI infrastructure boom. The conversation also examines Europe's competitiveness, China's innovation strategy and the risks that could define the next phase of the investment cycle.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Alan on Twitter.Follow Charles on LinkedIn.Episode TimeStamps: 00:00 - Charles-Henry Monchau's path into investing03:49 - The new geopolitical order and global investing09:02 - Is artificial intelligence inflationary or deflationary?12:49 - The AI CapEx supercycle and future market winners18:41 - Are markets in an earnings bubble?21:27 - Capital spending, debt issuance and market liquidity25:22 - Sovereign debt and the future of asset allocation28:13 - Gold, fiscal dominance and reserve currencies32:27 - Kevin Warsh and the future of the Federal Reserve40:36 - China's innovation strategy and investment outlook43:49 - Building portfolios around AI winners and losers48:12 - Commodities, biotech and defense opportunities51:10 - Can Europe remain competitive?57:23 - The biggest risks facing investors today58:45 - Career advice for the next generation of investorsCopyright © 2025 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. Click Here2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I'm really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! Click Here3. Other Resources that can help youAnd if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. Click HerePrivacy PolicyDisclaimer

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Chapter 415 of the Gypsy Tales Podcast features British speedway rider Dan Bewley sitting down with Jase to explain what it actually feels like to race a bike with no brakes, four laps at a time, at 70 mph, inches away from three other riders. Dan breaks down the crash that shattered his femur, his dream of becoming a professional motocross racer before switching to speedway, and what it took to build a career in a sport most Americans have never seen. They also get into the new Kawasaki two-stroke concept everyone's talking about, life racing in Poland where speedway is massive, Russian riders being banned from top-level competition, Ken Roczen finally becoming a Supercross champion, and whether Haiden Deegan really has what it takes to beat Jett Lawrence. Join the Gypsy Gang by subscribing below, smash the like button, and let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments. We're dropping more shows than ever, so turn on notifications and don't miss a single one.

Boyzone's Shane Lynch joins us for Chapter 416 of Gypsy Tales. One of the faces of one of the biggest boy bands of the '90s, Shane is also a serious drift racer, car builder, and lifelong motorsport fanatic. In this chapter, he sits down with Jase to talk about growing up in Dublin, joining Boyzone and being launched into '90s superstardom, the moment fame and ego took over, and how finding a deeper sense of purpose changed his perspective. They also get into his first Porsche 911, the car shop he runs, why he fell in love with drift cars, the backyard supercross track a friend built for him, and what he sees in Jett Lawrence and the current state of supercross. Join the Gypsy Gang by subscribing below, drop a like on the episode, and let us know in the comments who we should have on the podcast next and why!

Six-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to talk about his unexpected return to golf. Mahan opens up on why he stepped away from competing in 2021 — burnout, the grind of travel, and an envy that "took over" and wasn't good for his soul — and what's pulled him back into playing after several years coaching high school golf at Liberty Christian in Argyle, Texas, alongside football coach Jason Witten. A few months of posting practice-round videos to social media turned into a full comeback arc, complete with a new equipment deal through Grant Horvat's Primo.Plus: Hunter breaks down the swing videos he's been posting — his takeaway feel, getting the clubface more shut, and clearing up the Justin Rose "shallowing" myth — and walks through his short game reboot under Stan Utley (of Parker McLachlin's Short Game Chef), including the shaft-angle and forearm-rotation keys that turned his chipping around. The guys also get into a wide-ranging Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup conversation: why Team Europe consistently looks looser under pressure, Mahan's own Presidents Cup debut alongside Justin Leonard and Paul Azinger, the case for a real U.S. national team pipeline, and a frank look back at the U.S. team's collapse at Bethpage in 2025.Before they let him go: Hunter's top tips for teaching your kids golf, and a very serious debate over which foursome wins — the Golf Boys or the 2016 Spring Breakers.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro & why the beard came off1:41 Why Hunter Mahan stepped away from the tour — and what's pulling him back3:03 Coaching high school golf with Jason Witten at Liberty Christian7:42 The burnout and envy that pushed him away from competing9:56 What went wrong with his swing after 201515:11 Breaking down Hunter's Instagram swing videos 21:53 Inside his short-game reboot with Stan Utley27:16 Who spins it best around the greens on tour? 29:33 Utley's keys: shaft angle, forearm rotation, hitting it high vs. low33:09 The "level eyes" fix and driving through the chip40:33 Ryder Cup vs. Presidents Cup — why Team Europe has the edge49:44 Mahan's Presidents Cup debut: Justin Leonard & Paul Azinger52:42 Building a real U.S. national team pipeline56:18 Bethpage 2025 post-mortem: "everyone's got a plan till they get hit in the mouth"59:06 Hunter's top tips for teaching kids golf1:02:32 Hypothetical: Golf Boys vs. the 2016 Spring Breakers1:06:03 Sign-off#golf #huntermahan #pgatour #smyliekaufman #smylieshow #golfpodcast #golfhighlights 

Missy Tannen spent five years teaching third grade and a decade as a stay-at-home mom before she ever thought about starting a company. But when she couldn't find bedding that was high-quality, ethically sourced, and traceable, she and her husband Scott started Boll & Branch out of pure frustration. On this episode of She Pivots, Missy talks about betting the family's life savings on an idea, borrowing against their own house even while sales were taking off, and what it took to scale from a garage operation to a 200-person company without losing what made it different in the first place. She's brutally honest about the mess behind the milestones (a full batch of ivory sheets that came out green!) and about running a family business—that’s now worth over $250 million—with her husband while raising their kids. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to She Pivots 01:32 From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Missy Tannen 09:23 Stay-at-home-mom 13:04 The Birth of Boll & Branch 26:15 The Wall Street Journal Breakthrough 33:54 Growing the Business and Family Involvement 39:24 Building a Sustainable Supply Chain 41:25 The Power of Community 42:32 The Tariff Challenge 45:54 Reflecting on Missy's Journey 47:09 Production Credits Check out Boll & Branch at www.bollandbranch.com Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does a "holy grief" look like twenty-four years after the death of a child?In this second half of my conversation with Angie Ford-Green, we move from the story of Kevin's death to the wisdom God has cultivated in her through the years that followed. Building on the theme introduced in Part One of our conversation, Angie shares how God has continued to shape her understanding of a holy grief ... one that doesn't deny the pain of loss but allows Him to use it to deepen our faith, refine our hearts, and bring hope to others.We also talk about navigating holidays and special days, loving the family members who are still with us while honoring the child who is in Heaven, and the importance of discovering purpose in pain. Angie closes by sharing the heart behind her books, A Mother Like Me and Mothers Like Me, a collection of stories that reminds grieving mothers they are not alone.This conversation is filled with practical, Christ-centered encouragement for every bereaved parent seeking to walk faithfully through grief.Resources Mentioned (with links):A Mother Like MeMothers Like MeLittle Lucy Ladybug: Where Are My Spots?Visit Angie's website, linked HERE, to learn more about her ministry and her books.I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! (Though I read every message, I am unable to respond through this format.) ** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry.  We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at:  jill@whilewerewaiting.org 

Building a food brand around the belief that food is healing — that's the magic ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Neka Pasquale, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Urban Remedy — a company on a mission to reimagine the food system and teach the world that food is healing. We talk about how Neka's background in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine led her to create Urban Remedy, and how wellness retreats with her patients helped spark the idea for the brand. We also get into what it takes to scale fresh, certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free meals, snacks, juices, and shakes while staying true to quality and purpose. Neka shares how Urban Remedy has grown into more than 400 Whole Foods Market locations and other major retailers, how she continues to innovate around what consumers want next, and why every ingredient in Urban Remedy products is chosen for its healing properties. If you're interested in learning what it takes to build a mission-driven food brand, scale fresh products without compromising standards, or create a company around a deeply held belief — check out the interview on my podcast. You can find it here or anywhere you listen to podcasts

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 Attorney S. Diane Clair. A Georgia-based attorney, real estate law professor at Kennesaw State University, and founder of a law practice specializing in real estate, estate planning, probate, business, and contract law. The discussion focuses on wealth building through real estate investing, asset protection, and estate planning strategies for generational wealth. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview was to: Educate listeners about real estate investing opportunities, including lesser-known strategies such as tax liens and tax deeds. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Stress the importance of working with qualified legal professionals instead of relying on Google, social media, AI tools, or generic legal templates. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Promote wealth preservation through estate planning, particularly trusts and business structures. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Encourage minority communities to create estate plans and pass wealth to future generations. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Key Takeaways 1. Don't Rely Solely on Google, Social Media, or AI for Legal Advice Clair warns that many individuals attempt to create wills, trusts, and legal documents online without professional guidance. She emphasizes that legal matters require experienced attorneys because AI and internet sources may provide incomplete or incorrect information. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Why it Matters Legal mistakes can create costly problems later. AI-generated content can be inaccurate. Estate planning and real estate transactions require professional review. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] 2. Real Estate Is a Powerful Wealth-Building Tool Clair argues that real estate remains one of the strongest ways to build and transfer wealth between generations. She highlights its relative stability compared to stock market fluctuations. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Benefits Mentioned Builds long-term wealth Generates passive income Creates assets that can be inherited Helps achieve financial freedom [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] 3. Start Real Estate Investing Through a Business Entity One of Clair's first recommendations is to establish a legal business structure before purchasing investment properties. Recommended Structures LLC Corporation Other formal business entities [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] She repeatedly stresses that investment assets ideally should not be owned in an individual's personal name. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] 4. You Don't Need Large Amounts of Money to Invest A major myth she debunks is that real estate investing requires significant capital. Entry-Level Strategies Tax liens Tax deeds Foreclosure purchases Fix-and-flip projects Rental properties [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] According to Clair, investors can begin with relatively small amounts by purchasing tax liens and earning interest when property owners redeem them. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] 5. Estate Planning Is Largely Ignored Clair shares a startling statistic: Approximately 64% of Americans do not have an estate plan. Among minorities, that number rises to about 70%. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] She believes the problem is educational rather than financial, noting that even wealthy celebrities frequently fail to plan their estates. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] 6. Trusts Are Better Than Wills for Many Situations Clair strongly favors trusts, especially irrevocable trusts, as vehicles for preserving wealth. Advantages of Trusts Avoid probate Potential tax benefits Asset protection Easier transfer of wealth Can operate while the creator is still alive [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Difference Between a Will and a Trust Will Takes effect after death Goes through probate court Directs distribution of assets [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Trust Can function during the owner's lifetime Avoids probate Can provide stronger protection and tax advantages [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] 7. Asset Protection Is Essential Clair explains that trusts can own: Real estate Bank accounts Businesses Investments Other valuable assets [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Because the trust, rather than the individual, owns the property, there can be additional protection from lawsuits and claims. [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Notable Quotes On Legal Services Beyond Personal Injury Law "You can hire lawyers for way more, and we can assist you in way more." [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] On Using AI for Legal Matters "AI is not really something you want to trust... It creates and makes up stuff." [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] On Professional Guidance "You want to book a consultation with an attorney." [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] On Real Estate Investing "A lot of people have that misconception that you have to have a lot of money to start investing in real estate, and that's not true." [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] On Generational Wealth "Real estate is something that is the best thing to invest in and pass down to future generations." [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] On Estate Planning "This is not a money thing... It's an education thing." [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] On Trusts "The best estate planning instrument is always going to be a trust." [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] On Asset Ownership "Don't have anything in your own name, have it in the name of the trust or in the business." [S. DIANE CLAIR | Txt] Overall Message Attorney Diane Clair's central message is that wealth creation and wealth preservation must work together. Building assets through real estate is important, but equally important is protecting those assets through proper business structures, trusts, estate planning, and professional legal guidance. The interview encourages listeners, especially entrepreneurs and minority communities, to think long term about generational wealth, asset protection, and financial legacy rather than short-term gains. [S. 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In this episode, Tim rejoins the show to share more tips, his journey from marketing to show business, emphasizing the importance of niching down, branding, and strategic scaling for entrepreneurs. Discover practical tips on building a personal brand, leveraging micro niches, and creating a unique customer experience."Branding colors are everything."Chapters0:00 — Branding Colors and Consistency0:44 — Introducing Tim and His Journey1:45 — How Tim Got into Marketing4:58 — Leaving the Old Career Behind6:48 — The Importance of Delegation8:31 — Niching Down and Knowing Your Audience9:30 — Building a Strong Brand11:47 — Combining Magic and Music12:55 — What's Next for Tim14:13 — Tim's Generalist Approach Based on Geographic Area 16:19 — Where to Find Tim OnlineOther Key Takeaways*Tim's transition from marketing to show business*How he scaled his businesses*Creating a unique customer experience*Using Google Business Profile for local marketing"Live your bliss and have fun."After the show, enjoy more tips and insight from his first episode with us on July 20, 2025 here!Send us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Partner: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.comMusic Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

What happens to safety performance when you're away? Discover the impact of leadership styles on safety outcomes in this insightful episode.Key takeaways:* Understand the effects of absence on safety performance.* Explore different leadership modes: Taskminder, Micromanager, and Strategic Leader.* Learn how to build capacity in your safety culture.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 What happens to safety performance when you're away?01:25 The importance of leadership in safety02:19 Different leadership modes explained05:11 The Taskminder vs. Micromanager10:32 The Strategic Leader's role20:06 Building capacity in safety30:43 Practical tips for safety leadersWhat's your biggest challenge with safety leadership? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for weekly insights on safety management and leadership strategies!#SafetyLeadership #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyCulture

“So that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.” John 17:21    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study  Joann joins us on the podcast again to explore the characteristics of an environment that allows for cosmic education to flourish.    Joann Terranova: In the past Joann has served as a Pastoral Assistant for Children's Ministry in Catholic parishes, and began her involvement with CGS in 1998.  She helped to begin the atrium at St. Michael Olympia WA, and currently serves as a Toddler Catechist.  Her ministry as a formation leader began in 2007, and she is recognized to serve Levels 1, 2, &3.   She holds a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Psychology, a Master's in Adult Christian Community Development and Master's in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.      Podcasts Episodes You May Be Interested In:  55: Cosmic Education   Welcoming the Child (Level 1) 122. Welcoming the Level 2 and 3 Child Part ONE Welcoming the Level 2 and 3 Child Part TWO RPC2 – Introduction and Chapter 1 with Joann Terranova Cosmic Education and Peace with Laura Accettullo   Books you might be interested in:  The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Year Olds  History of the Kingdom of God Part 1: Creation to Parouisa  History of the Kingdom of God Part 2: Liturgy and the Building of the Kingdom  Life in the Vine: The Joyful Journey Continues      BECOME A CGSUSA MEMBER    CGS 7 Minute Video      CGS Atrium Locator - Please check if your church atrium in in our atrium locator.  If not, please send this link to the COORDINATOR of your CGS program to add your atrium to the locator. THANK YOU! If you have any questions please email contact@cgsusa.org    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

When Alysa Seeland's health began falling apart after the birth of her first baby, she was told she would likely need surgery and was left searching for answers. Instead, that journey led her to discover the power of nutrient-dense foods, healing through nourishment, and eventually building Fond Regenerative: a company dedicated to truly traditional bone broth and regenerative foods.In this conversation, Alysa shares her incredible postpartum healing story, why quality bone broth matters, the role of healthy fats during pregnancy and breastfeeding, recovering from Lyme disease, home birth experiences, homeschooling six boys, running a thriving business with her husband, and the practical systems that make large family life possible. If you've ever wondered how to nourish yourself while raising children, or how to let go of perfectionism in motherhood, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical wisdom.00:00 Trailer & Introduction03:46 Why Real Bone Broth Matters 05:24 Alysa's Postpartum Health Crisis 09:20 Healing Through Nourishment 12:20 Why Moms Need More Nutrients 19:06 Healthy Fats During Pregnancy & Postpartum 20:46 Childhood Health & Choosing Birth Centers 23:31 Fast Birth Stories & Home Births 26:18 Letting Go of Perfectionism 30:14 Babies Close Together & Pregnancy Nutrition 34:14 Lyme Disease & Pregnancy After Healing 37:27 Managing Expectations With a Large Family 43:06 Homeschooling Six Kids 49:46 Running a Business Together as Parents 52:25 The Problem With Perfectionism 56:40 Family Systems That Actually Work 60:10 Why the Company is Named FOND 61:51 Daily Routine & Work Schedule 65:05 Traveling & Building a Business With Kids 68:36 Healthy Sports Snacks for Kids 72:35 Favorite Ways to Use Bone Broth & Tallow 75:20 Are They Done Having Kids?Resources From This Episode:Use code HAAM and save 10% at Fond - https://fondregenerative.com/HAAMCheck out Fond on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fondregenerativeFollow Alysa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alysaseeland/Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy Call Course - https://milkmedicine.com/lessonsonly/Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at ⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/AI #1032 What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy — but the fear, uncertainty, and busywork keeping you from taking action? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Justin and Tara Williams open up the very first Millionaire University coaching call and work through real challenges alongside members of the MU community. You'll hear practical advice on getting your first customers, pushing through fear and uncertainty, knowing when to stick with an idea, and building momentum through imperfect action. Plus, their son Brogan shares how he's using AI tools like Claude Code to automate repetitive tasks, build his own software, and turn an appliance resale business into a largely hands-off operation — all without a technical background! What we discuss on the call: + Overcoming fear and taking action + Getting your first customers + Building momentum through experimentation + Finding your entrepreneurial “genius zone” + Turning AI into a business tool + Automating repetitive tasks with AI + Building software without coding experience + Creating a more hands-off business + Knowing when to push through or pivot + The compounding effect of consistent action Thank you for listening! Check out Millionaire University at ⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com⁠⁠⁠. Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.Proofpoint had no named accounts. No digital motion. No success plans. Two years later, they've got an AI assistant wired into every customer's data, and an early warning system that catches churn risk a year out.Mark Vovsi, Senior Director, CS Operations - GTM Automation & AI at Proofpoint went from building the CS foundation at Proofpoint to reinventing his own job around AL. This episode isn't a highlight reel. It's Mark walking through what actually got built, in what order, and why. In addition to the debate every CS leader is about to have about where AI-driven insights should even live.---What You'll Learn• Why Proofpoint's CS org started with zero named accounts and what it took to fix it• The 4-stage AI maturity curve: generic AI → connected assistants → automation → predictive risk• How role-based AI assistants get wired into customer 360 data (and why generic ChatGPT falls short)• How Proofpoint auto-generates and auto-refreshes success plans for every customer, every quarter• What an Al-powered early warning system for churn actually looks like under the hood• The headless vs. cockpit debate: should CS insights live in the CSP, Slack/Teams, or Claude/MCP?• Why data hygiene (not AI) is still the real blocker for most CS orgs• How the CSM role is about to change: wider coverage ratios and "jack of all trades" expectations• What Mark looks for when hiring for Al-era CS ops roles---Timestamps0:00 - Preview & Intro2:00 - Meet Mark Vovsi (Proofpoint)2:38 - Building CS from scratch at Proofpoint3:52 - Overview of Proofpoint & It's CS org5:28 - Fixing the data before fixing anything else5:58 - What actually worked: top-down alignment + early adopters6:28 - The shift to Al: from CS Ops to AI/GTM strategy8:52 - Proofpoint's AI maturity model, stage by stage9:30 - Role-based AI assistants wired into customer 360 data10:50 - Auto-generating success plans at scale13:50 - Building an early warning system for churn risk15:00 - Headless AI vs. the CSP cockpit: where should insights live?18:24 - The 12-month vision: catching risk a year out20:00 - How the CSM role and CS hiring is about to change---Josh is writing a book on building customer relationships. Follow his journey and insights at www.joshschachter.com---Where to Find the GuestMark Vovsi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vovsi/---Where to Find the Hosts: Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Laundromat Resource Podcast! In today's episode, host Jordan Berry sits down with Suresh Alluru, an accomplished tech innovator turned multi-store laundromat owner in Austin, Texas. Suresh Alluru shares his inspiring journey from leading engineering teams at Amazon and PayPal to revolutionizing the laundromat industry with customer-centric strategies and smart automation. But the real game-changer comes in the second half of the episode, as Suresh Alluru reveals a bold new approach to wash-and-fold operations—a model that just might transform how laundromat owners run their businesses. Get ready to hear about his open-source software powerhouse, the Smart Laundry Basket, and how he's putting cutting-edge AI tools directly into the hands of independent laundromat operators. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of laundry, customer experience, and innovation in our ever-evolving industry!In this episode, Jordan & Suresh Discuss:00:00 Discovering a passion for business07:05 Improving laundry business operations11:25 Transition from Coins to Cards18:33 Creating a welcoming customer experience23:22 Dealing with customer feedback28:40 Understanding laundromat customer needs34:16 Building trust in laundry services42:07 Implementing Standard Operating Procedures44:03 Building trust with customers52:01 Simplifying software setup for businesses56:01 Building Custom Software Solutions01:03:36 Garment tracking and online ordering01:07:03 Customer trust and engagement tools01:14:05 Helping new business owners succeed01:17:52 AI tools for business customizationConnect with Suresh AlluruLinkedIn: Suresh Kumar AlluruWebsite: Smart laundry BasketFree Strategy Zoom Call with Jordan:https://calendly.com/laundromatresource/free-strategy-call?back=1

Send me a text about this episode!Today, I'm joined by Emily Steiger—New Hampshire native, writer, and busy homemaker who's two years into marriage with Sam, raising a one-year-old, and expecting baby number two later this fall.In This Episode:Prepare with Purpose, Building homemaker skills before you think you themRealities of Toddler SeasonImproving Time Management: Simplify your home, let go of "doing it all"Social Media boundariesHospitality rhythmsWhen your birth story & postpartum don't go to planSHOW NOTESAll episode notes, links and resources, including Emily's Signature Dish will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Emily Steiger".https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/how-to-start-homemaking-before-you-have-a-home-emily-steiger-s-homemaker-portraitHOMEMAKER'S JOURNAL READER SUBMISSIONS--Win a Print Copy of the Next Issue! Submissions Due by Friday, August 14th.Go-To Hosting Recipe: https://form.jotform.com/262145786608062Favorite Christmas Courtesy Gift: https://form.jotform.com/262157707007152CONNECT WITH EMILYSubstack (for new posts) | @musingsofahomemakerWebsite | Musings of a Homemaker (for old posts)Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCESHomemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode's copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

As we continue to work on some new episodes for you, please enjoy this episode from June featuring Sami Inkinen, the co-founder and CEO of Virta Health.Summary:The medical establishment spent decades telling patients that type 2 diabetes is a chronic and irreversible disease. Today's guest decided to prove them wrong.Sami Inkinen is the co-founder and CEO of Virta Health, a company using a combination of nutrition science, remote monitoring technology, and individualized coaching to help patients reverse type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic conditions.  Previously, Sami co-founded Trulia, the online real estate marketplace, serving as COO and president through its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow. He has also held roles at Microsoft and McKinsey, and rowed from California to Hawaii with his wife to raise awareness of the dangers of sugar.Sami joins us to talk about how his own health journey influenced his decision to start Virta, the challenges of scaling in the health space, and the incredible success they've had in treating metabolic disease. Highlights:A personal pre-diabetes diagnosis (2:35)Lessons from Trulia (6:00)Why reversal, not management (9:30)Clinical results and outcomes (12:47)GLP-1s and Virta's approach (15:26)Technology and personalization (17:33)Selling to employers (20:17) Overcoming the status quo (22:33)Building a full-stack team (25:15)Rowing California to Hawaii (28:30)Goals for ‘26 into ‘27 (30:58)Links:Sami Inkinen LinkedInVirta Health LinkedInVirta Health WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co

Multisite doesn't just stretch your building. It stretches your bench. You can have clear DNA, full buy-in and real growth and still not be ready because you don't have the leaders to pull it off. Before you launch a new location, you need to assess whether you have enough of the right leaders, healthy leaders and a deep enough volunteer bench. In this episode, we're looking at three checkpoints that focus on your team: staff leadership capacity, staff health and volunteer strength. Replicating the right leaders Building a team that trusts Raising up volunteer leaders   This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios:  Adding a new campus to your multisite plan? If you don't have a strategy for coordinating your placemaking and wayfinding signage, maybe it's time to update across every campus. The creative and talented team at PlainJoe, a Storyland Studio, are experts at creating placemaking signs and wayfinding markers that will tell your church's unique story and point your people in the right direction – from the moment they arrive at your campus. Learn more at plainjoe.net.   Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram. 

What happens when you stop treating insurance as just a sales career and start building something that can impact clients, agents, families, and entire communities? In this episode of the Life Insurance Academy Podcast, Roger Short sits down with Gabriel Tovar, founder of Tovar Financial Group, to unpack the lessons Gabriel has learned across 28 years in the insurance industry. Gabriel's journey started after an unexpected injury forced him to reconsider his future. A simple invitation to "come and see" the insurance opportunity eventually changed the trajectory of his life and his family. Nearly three decades later, Tovar Financial Group has grown into a multi-vertical agency serving clients through life insurance, Medicare, health insurance, and retirement solutions while expanding its reach across multiple states. Gabriel and Roger discuss why the Hispanic market remains a tremendous opportunity for agents willing to educate, serve, and earn trust rather than simply sell products. Gabriel explains how becoming deeply involved in the communities Tovar Financial Group serves has helped create lasting relationships, referrals, and growth. They also dive into the importance of building an agency capable of serving clients across multiple insurance verticals. Gabriel shares how he spent years mastering life insurance, retirement planning, Medicare, and health insurance—and why agents don't have to become experts in everything overnight to ultimately provide more comprehensive service. But some of the biggest lessons in this conversation have nothing to do with products. Gabriel explains how investing in mentorship, training, relationships, and the right rooms completely changed the trajectory of his business. After nearly 20 years without strong systems or mentorship, getting around people operating at a higher level helped him expand his vision, implement better processes, and begin building a true agency. If you're an insurance agent trying to grow, an agency owner looking to reach the next level, or someone considering whether this industry could change your life, this conversation is a powerful reminder: Sometimes your biggest breakthrough begins with getting around the right people, investing in yourself, and being willing to take the next step. In this episode: • Gabriel Tovar's 28-year journey in insurance • Why the Hispanic insurance market remains underserved • Building trust instead of chasing transactions • Serving clients across life, Medicare, health, and retirement • How community involvement creates opportunity • Why mentorship transformed Tovar Financial Group • The difference between viewing training as an expense versus an investment • Why your environment and relationships matter • Building an agency that develops people—not just production • Creating freedom while keeping family at the center As Gabriel explains, products and compensation can be figured out—but being in the right environment, surrounded by the right people, can determine how far you ultimately go. Subscribe to the Life Insurance Academy Podcast for more conversations designed to help insurance professionals grow their production, businesses, leadership, and impact.  

The 1873 Gründerkrach, the spectacular stock market crash that followed Germany's unification, is one of history's great financial maelstroms. But its most enduring legacy isn't about money. Host Robin Wigglesworth speaks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Liaquat Ahamed about how the resulting economic malaise fuelled social division and transformed old prejudices into antisemitic conspiracy. It gave birth to ideas that would resurface with catastrophic consequences decades later in the 20th century.Further reading:1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World (2026), by Liaquat Ahamed Gold and Iron: Bismarck, Bleichröder, and the Building of the German Empire (1977), by Fritz SternCredits: Getty Images, AlamyLove listening to The Story of Money? Join Robin and Gillian on Saturday September 5 at Kenwood House Gardens in London, or online as the FT Weekend paper comes to life. Register now at ft.com/festival and enjoy 10% off with code FTPodcast. To enjoy future episodes, be sure to subscribe to The Story of Money wherever you get your podcasts, also on the show's dedicated YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FTTheStoryOfMoney Hosts: Gillian Tett and Robin WigglesworthSenior producers: Michela Tindera and Laurence Knight Executive producer: Manuela SaragosaOriginal music and sound design: Breen TurnerBroadcast engineers: Bianca Wakeman and Petros GioumpasisPodcast development: Laura ClarkeFT global head of audio: Flo Phillips Video editors: Josh Divney and Kristen Kenyon at Podcast DiscoveryLearn more at www.ft.com/tsom or get in touch at thestoryofmoney@ft.comRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Salinas is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and one of the people helping reshape Connecticut's startup and innovation scene. In this episode, we sit down with David to talk about the unconventional decisions, risks, and vision that led him to buy a building in New Haven for just $1—and what he saw in the city that others didn't. We dive into how David transformed that opportunity into District, a thriving entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem in New Haven, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up. From entrepreneurship and real estate to investing, failure, taking massive risks, and betting on Connecticut, David shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he built his businesses and why he continues to invest in the state. We also talk about what it's actually like to be an entrepreneur in Connecticut, why New Haven has so much untapped potential, how to recognize an opportunity before everyone else does, and the lessons David has learned from building multiple companies. In this episode: • How David bought a New Haven building for $1 • The story behind building District New Haven • Why he decided to bet on Connecticut • The realities of being a serial entrepreneur • Building businesses from the ground up • Taking risks when the outcome isn't guaranteed • Real estate, startups & investing • What David sees happening in New Haven next • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs • The mindset behind turning an unconventional idea into a major business Follow Alexa on Instagram here and Tiktok here. Join The Love List here!

Text us a comment or question!What if one of the biggest reasons you're struggling to lose weight... is because you've been trying to eat too little?In this special Behind the Book episode, I'm sharing Chapter 2 of my upcoming book, Fully Alive: A Blueprint for Building the Strongest, Healthiest, and Most Meaningful Second Half of Your Life. This chapter tackles one of the biggest lies we've been taught about weight loss - that getting healthy means living on salads, tiny portions, and constant hunger.If you've spent years believing that the hungrier you are, the better your diet is working, this episode may completely change the way you think about nutrition.You'll discover why so many diets work... until they don't... and why building a healthy body requires a completely different mindset than simply trying to become smaller.This isn't about giving you permission to eat junk food.It's about learning to fuel your body instead of fighting against it.In this episode you'll discover:Why "being good" with food often leads to late-night binge eatingThe hidden danger of the "Rabbit Food Trap"Why hunger is not a sign that your diet is workingThe critical difference between losing weight and building a healthy bodyWhy restriction creates short-term results—but often long-term frustrationHow decades of dieting can leave you feeling like your body is working against youWhy your body is actually trying to protect you—not sabotage youThe powerful mindset shift from thinking like a dieter to thinking like a builder I'd Love Your Feedback!This book is still being written, and your feedback genuinely matters.Did something resonate?Was something confusing?Did a particular story or idea hit home?Email me directly at coach@silveredgefitness.com. I personally read every email, and your feedback may help shape the final version of Fully Alive before it goes to print.Enjoying the Behind the Book series?Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's tired of dieting, tired of starting over, and ready to build a body that will serve them for the rest of their life.And if you know someone who's been trapped in the endless cycle of eating less, losing weight, regaining it, and starting over... send them this episode. It might be the perspective shift they've been waiting for. Next Episode

If you've ever lost everything (a business, a marriage, your sense of who you are) this conversation is proof that the collapse isn't the end of your story. Rick Trimmer walks through the exact math he and his wife used to climb out of $640,000 in debt: the thousand-day stretch with no pay, the decade of living on a thousand dollars a month, and the brutal conversations he had with himself and his wife about what they actually wanted. If you're in the hole right now, or you're scared of ever being in it, this is the blueprint for how a man digs out without excuses and without quitting on his family. But this isn't just a comeback story; it's a lesson in delayed gratification and what winning the game really looks like. We'll cover how to build passive income, take advantage of opportunities that scare you, and chose freedom over the appearance of success. If you're tired of chasing a lifestyle you can't afford, or you're ready to start building something that actually lasts, this conversation gives you the mindset and the moves to get there. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 03:05 - Introduction to Rick Trimmer and Real Business Owners 05:08 - What Sets Entrepreneurs Apart: IQ, Drive, and Delusion 07:10 - Overcoming Weaknesses and the Power of Mentorship 09:12 - Leaving Corporate Life and Betting on Yourself 11:23 - The Reality of Financial Risk and Losing It All 13:32 - Repaying $640k Debt and Working 1,000 Days Straight 17:01 - Sacrifice, Top Ramen, and Building a Foundation 23:08 - Living on $1,000 a Month to Buy Freedom 29:05 - Getting Started in Real Estate and Finding Mentors 37:49 - Creative Financing and Acquiring Rental Properties 43:30 - Hitting the Passive Income Goal and Traveling the World 49:19 - Why Financial Freedom and Time with Family is Worth the Grind 54:57 - Consumerism vs. Real Wealth 01:00:55 - The Men's Forge and the Power of Live Events 01:04:29 - Saying "Yes" to New Opportunities 01:08:36 - Where to Connect with Rick Trimmer   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready