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BONUS EPISODE: How to Stay Connected as a Couple During Busy Seasons of Life If you rated your marriage on a scale of one to ten right now, what number would you actually give it? A lot of us land somewhere in the middle. Not bad, no big problems, just, you know, fine. And "fine" is exactly the word my guest and I want to talk you out of settling for. In this special bonus episode, I sat down with my friend and fellow coach Chanelle Neilson, who coaches on marriage alongside her husband of 25 years. We get into why it's so easy to drift from your spouse once the kids and the calendar take over, and the freeing truth that a stronger marriage doesn't take more time, it takes more intention. Chanelle also walks us through her FIRM framework, Friendship, Intimacy, Respect, and Momentum, and shares small, doable habits that quietly compound into real closeness. If your marriage has slipped to the back burner while you pour everything into your kids, and you're ready to feel connected again without adding one more giant thing to your to-do list, this conversation is for you. In this episode you'll learn: Why "we're fine" can be the most dangerous phrase in a busy marriage, and what to aim for instead The reason real connection isn't about finding more time, but about bringing more intention What the FIRM framework is (Friendship, Intimacy, Respect, Momentum) and how to use it in everyday life How to invite your husband toward more connection without making him feel like he needs to change The one small, two-minute habit Chanelle says can start a whole chain reaction of feeling closer Get full show notes, transcript, and more information HERE To connect with Chanelle Neilson: Website: www.firmfoundationdatenight.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/firmfoundationmarriage/Email: chanelleneilson30@gmail.com Related Episodes If this one resonated with you, these may also help: Episode 272: Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage: Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage Episode 174: Summer of Love: Strengthening The Relationship With Your Spouse Episode 171: How To Love Harder

(Aug 14, 2026) Saturday night temperatures could get down to the low 40s in some valleys, and trailheads, camp areas, and launches could be busy.

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Who gets the best version of you? It's an uncomfortable question, especially when the answer doesn't line up with what you say matters most. In this episode, we unpack how easy it is to give our patience, energy, attention, and best thinking to our work, only to come home and give the people we love whatever is left. We talk honestly about busy seasons, performance, distraction, taking relationships for granted, and the difference between simply being in the room and actually being present. If you've ever ended the day realizing your family, your friends, or even yourself got the leftovers, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and start showing up differently for the people who matter most.5 InsightsThe people we love most often get what's left. We spend the day giving our patience, attention, creativity, and energy to work, then come home expecting our families to understand why there's nothing left in the tank.Your calendar doesn't always reveal your priorities. Your attention does. You can spend hours with someone without really being with them. Presence means putting down the phone, quieting the mental checklist, listening, and making the person in front of you feel like they matter.Safe relationships can become relationships we take for granted. We assume our spouse, kids, family, and closest friends will always be there, which makes it dangerously easy to borrow energy from those relationships while investing our best elsewhere.Busy seasons require more intentionality, not less. Life probably won't ever feel perfectly balanced. There will be seasons when work demands more. The challenge is recognizing when a temporary grind has quietly become the way we live.Being present requires learning to slow down. When we're constantly chasing the next meeting, task, notification, or accomplishment, even an extra five minutes with someone can feel inconvenient. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is stop measuring every moment by productivity and simply stay where our feet are.One TruthThe people who matter most shouldn't have to settle for the version of you that's left over.

If you're a busy mom who constantly feels like there's never enough time for workouts, healthy meals, yourself, or anything else on your list, this episode is for you. The problem may not be that you're too busy—it may be that you're expecting yourself to do everything perfectly. Let's talk about how to simplify your fitness journey, let go of unrealistic expectations, and finally create a routine that works with your life instead of making your life harder.

I've been getting some great questions ahead of The Busy Bookkeeper Reset.And I realised, a lot of them deserve more than a quick answer.So in this week's episode of The Strategic Bookkeeper Podcast, I'm sitting down to answer three of them properly.I'm sharing→ why pricing is so much more than choosing an hourly rate,→ how the right positioning can allow you to charge significantly more and improve client satisfaction, and→ why fixing your time problem may have very little to do with time management.There are some powerful real-life examples in this episode too, including what changed for one bookkeeper when she doubled her prices without losing a single client. There is often far more potential sitting inside the practice you already have than you realise.

“Improve your leadership.” “Build a better culture.”Dentistry loves giving practice owners advice that sounds important and tells them almost nothing about what to do next.In this episode, Dr. Dave breaks leadership and culture down into something you can actually see, diagnose, and engineer inside your practice.You'll discover:The 6 control points that determine whether your team takes ownership or keeps bringing every decision back to you.Why accountability problems are often system problems in disguise, and how to identify the condition producing the behavior you want to change.How to build a team that makes better decisions, protects your standards, and depends less on you without creating chaos or losing control.If you're tired of being told to “be a better leader” and want an actual system for building a self-managing team, press play.━━━━━━━━━Busy isn't the same as Irreplaceable. One fills your schedule. The other protects your time, your income, and the team that has your back.Ten questions. Four minutes. See where your practice is strong, where it is exposed, and what to build next so you can work less, earn more, and be ready for what is coming.Take the Commoditization Threat Assessment: assessment.irreplaceablepractice.com

Join Host Bree Carlile as she reads Dracula by Bram Stoker.Follow along as Bree shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, play or short story, which means you can fit in your reading goals while getting ready for work, bed, or on your commute.Follow, rate, and review Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics, one bite at a time. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out our website, or join our Facebook Group!Get exclusive Behind the Scenes content on our YouTube!We are now part of the Bite at a Time Books Productions network!If you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories, what was happening in their lives or the world at the time, check out Bite at a Time Books Behind the Story wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on all the socials: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTokFollow Bree at: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this week's episode we explore the life of a busy mom - up at 6am, work meetings, school drop-off's, emails, errands, sports practices, dance lessons, homework, and somehow figuring out what everyone is eating for dinner. In this week's podcast we'll talk about why coffee is not breakfast, sample meal plans that keep you energized all day long, and weekend sports and activity strategies. This week's recipe is Chicken and Coleslaw Salad. Schedule a visit today at www.bodymetrixhealth.com.

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Phil Young sits down with returning guest Bruce Clevenger, associate professor and field specialist with Ohio State Extension, to dig into one of the most overlooked profit drivers on the farm: record keeping. Bruce explains why the best numbers for planning your farm's future are your own, and how to use both "windshield" (forward-looking budgets) and "rearview mirror" (historical performance) views to make better decisions in an uncertain ag economy. They walk through practical options for record systems—from paper ledgers and spreadsheets to full-featured software that integrates production and financial data—and why the "right" system is the one you'll actually use accurately. Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-112-record-keeping-busy-seasons-bruce-clevenger Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us: Email podcast@agcredit.net

Hey there. Welcome back to Live with Purpose podcast.  Have you ever wondered why you feel exhausted and resting doesn't seem to fix it. What if you're exhausted not because you're doing too much—but because you're doing too much that doesn't matter?In this new episode you will find the answer. You might be surprised by the answer. Enjoy!Note: In case you were a listener of this podcast before this relaunch, and you are wondering where are the previously published 200 plus episodes, those episodes are in storage and will eventually be updated and repurposed. Follow Nora here:https://www.facebook.com/NoraAyalaDelgadoRemember that you are unique, with a purpose only you can fulfill.

In this 4-year anniversary episode 173, astrologers Kristina Martin and Tara Redfield analyze the unshakeable bond between Dawson's Creek stars Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps. Is it sisterhood, soulmates, or something written in the stars? We decode Michelle's chart—an Aquarius Rising with a Virgo Stellium in her 8th house (Sun, Moon, Mercury)—which explains her rebellious independence, meticulous acting chops, and the deep loss she's transformed throughout her life. Then, we explore Busy's Leo Rising with Cancer Sun/Moon, revealing the hidden emotional depths behind her giant personality. What makes them work? Michelle's Venus conjunct Busy's Ascendant (love at first sight!) and a Sun sextile Moon (true safety). But we also expose the friction: a Sun square Saturn that breeds intellectual judgment, and a tense Sun/Venus/Neptune T-square that hints at real sacrifice. Tune in for their ultimate Venus Score!

The window is only open for a few more weeks, but will Manchester City be busy before it slams shut? Join Amos, Joe, and Jonah as they discuss.Make sure to leave a rating and a review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to this show!You can keep up to date with all of the latest City Ramble action by following our social media pages. Follow us:X (Twitter) ➡️ https://x.com/thecityrambleInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/cityramble/?hl=enTikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecityrambleWebsite ➡️ https://www.thecityramble.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are tons of things leaders should be doing. The sheer volume of advice can become a mental blizzard—a complete leadership whiteout. That is why it helps to isolate a few essential leadership practices and remind ourselves why they matter. These are not complicated theories. They are practical leadership disciplines that determine whether teams produce results, understand expectations, cooperate effectively and continue moving in the right direction. Here are eleven leadership basics worth revisiting. What should leaders focus on first? Leaders should focus chiefly on the results to be achieved rather than simply on the activities being performed. Everything happening in the organisation should move the team towards a desired outcome. That sounds obvious. However, analyse your diary and look closely at where your time is going. You may be shocked by how few appointments, meetings and activities are directly propelling important results. Busy work is seductive because it creates the sensation of progress. Emails are answered, meetings are attended and reports are produced. Yet activity is not the same as achievement. Leaders also need to plan and organise effectively around the desired result. They must coordinate everyone involved so that individual contributions combine into meaningful organisational progress. Markets change, customer expectations move and circumstances can run over the top of even a good plan. Leaders must therefore keep asking whether the current plan is still relevant, whether the organisation is properly structured and whether the balance between individual responsibility and teamwork is right. Do now: Review your calendar and identify which activities directly contribute to your organisation's most important results. Reduce, delegate or eliminate the rest. How should leaders turn major objectives into action? Major objectives should be divided into bite-sized pieces, communicated clearly and supported by deadlines, measurements and individual accountability. Large organisational goals can sound inspiring but remain useless if people do not understand what they personally need to do. Leaders must translate strategic objectives into specific actions, time targets and measurable outcomes. Every important objective needs an accountability system. Without measurement, deviation from the plan can remain invisible until it is too late to make an easy correction. The post-pandemic workplace has made this more difficult. For many organisations, the orderly pursuit of targets was replaced by constant disruption, emergency responses and scrambling to survive. Even after the immediate crisis passed, hybrid work, shifting customer behaviour and economic uncertainty continued to complicate performance management. Textbook answers are not always enough. Leaders must combine data, judgement and practical experience to decide which performance standards remain realistic. Do now: Take one major organisational objective and break it into milestones, owners, deadlines and measurable indicators of progress. How can leaders establish effective performance standards? Leaders must make expectations explicit so that people know what successful performance looks like, why it matters and how it will be measured. Vague expectations create frustration. Employees believe they are doing well, while managers quietly feel disappointed. Effective performance standards remove this ambiguity. Standards should guide people towards profitable and productive action. They should be demanding enough to encourage growth but realistic enough to maintain credibility. Leaders must also build a results-oriented attitude throughout the organisation. This means helping people develop self-reliance, confidence and ownership of their goals. Remote and hybrid work have shifted visibility. Leaders can no longer judge contribution by who arrives early, stays late or appears busy in the office. Performance is increasingly represented by customer outcomes, project completion, financial measures and numbers on a spreadsheet. Some people thrive with autonomy. Others struggle without direct supervision, informal contact and frequent teamwork. Leaders must recognise these differences rather than assuming one working style suits everyone. Do now: Ask each team member to explain what is expected of them and how success is measured. Any inconsistent answers reveal a communication gap. Can leaders really motivate their people? Leaders cannot directly inject motivation into another person. They can, however, create an environment in which people are more likely to become self-motivated. Try yelling, "Be motivated, be motivated, be motivated," at your team and see how far that gets you. Leaders can motivate themselves, but they cannot control the internal drive of another person. Their real task is to understand what helps each individual perform at their best. That may include recognition, autonomy, meaningful work, career growth, financial reward, mastery, belonging or the opportunity to contribute to something important. The correct combination varies from person to person. This is where leadership becomes difficult. There is no universal motivational switch. The leader has to understand people individually and deliver the right environment one person at a time. Leaders should also encourage creativity. Creativity can be learned, but many leaders have never studied how creative thinking works. If leaders do not know how to generate ideas, challenge assumptions or explore alternatives, they will struggle to develop those abilities in others. Do now: Ask each team member what conditions help them do their best work. Do not assume their answer will be the same as yours. How should leaders track progress and coordinate people? Leaders must track progress consistently and coordinate everyone whose contribution affects the final result, both inside and outside the organisation. Tracking progress sounds easy. The reality is that leaders are often lost in the weeds, pulled hither and thither and overwhelmed by constant urgencies. Following up on planned results gets postponed because something more immediate demands attention. Yet when leaders stop tracking, deadlines slip, responsibilities blur and small problems grow into expensive ones. Coordination has also become more demanding in remote and hybrid workplaces. When everyone was in the office, people could exchange information informally, notice emerging problems and resolve misunderstandings quickly. When employees, clients, suppliers and partners are separated, leaders must expend more time and energy ensuring that the right people know what they need to know. They must also confirm that tasks are being completed when they need to be completed. Communication cannot be left to chance. Coordination requires deliberate updates, clear decision rights and reliable follow-through. Do now: Establish a simple review rhythm showing each priority, its owner, its current status, the next action and any obstacle requiring leadership intervention. Why must leaders keep communicating purpose and teamwork? Leaders must repeatedly connect everyday work to the organisation's continuing purpose and demonstrate through their decisions that teamwork is genuinely expected. Leaders often pontificate from on high about purpose and imagine everyone is on board. They assume the message was received, understood and accepted. It is always a shock to discover that not everyone got the message—or that they interpreted it differently. Purpose must therefore be communicated repeatedly. Leaders must explain what the organisation is trying to achieve, why it matters and how each person's work contributes. They must also check for understanding rather than assuming agreement. Leadership credibility is tested most severely when a high performer refuses to act as a team player. Are you prepared to confront—or even fire—a top performer who persistently undermines teamwork? This is where the rubber meets the road. If leaders praise collaboration but tolerate the corporate outlaw who does whatever they want, everyone learns how the organisation really operates. Behaviour that is tolerated becomes part of the culture. Do now: Identify one behaviour that contradicts your stated values. Address it directly before it becomes the organisation's unofficial standard. What is the most important leadership starting point? The most important starting point is self-awareness. Very few leaders can give themselves a perfect score across all eleven areas: Focusing on results Planning and organising effectively Breaking objectives into manageable actions Establishing clear performance standards Building a results-oriented culture Creating conditions for self-motivation Developing creativity Tracking progress Coordinating people and resources Communicating organisational purpose Demonstrating leadership and teamwork I certainly cannot give myself a perfect score. Reviewing this list is a painful reminder of my own failings and imperfections. That is the point. Busy work can mask what is vital. Leaders become tied up in meetings, messages, minor decisions and operational stuff. Eventually, they lose sight of the leadership responsibilities that matter most. Let's get back to basics. We are not divine. We still have work to do on ourselves. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie One Carnegie Award in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the bestsellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His books have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg publishes regular business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium When everything feels like too much, the smallest pause can make the biggest difference. Today we'll gently untangle mental clutter, soften stress, and help you return to a place of calm and clarity. This meditation for overwhelm, anxiety relief, stress management, mindfulness, emotional wellness, focus, and inner peace helps you feel lighter. Love,

My Daily Anchors: A Morning Routine for Peace in Busy Seasons What keeps you grounded when every day looks different? As a mom, entrepreneur, and homeschooler, I've learned that I don't need a perfectly structured morning routine—I need a few simple anchors I can return to when life gets busy. In this episode of The Classy Career Girl Podcast, I'm sharing the daily practices that help me stay rooted in my faith, focused on my priorities, and present with my family. I'm taking you behind the scenes of my real morning routine, including: • How I start my day even when I don't have time to sit quietly • The three journaling questions that help me clear my head • How I create my daily priority list without expecting myself to finish everything • Why I sometimes use ChatGPT to organize my brain dumps and to-do lists • The simple nutrition and strength-training habits I'm working on • How I move from quiet morning time into the reality of homeschooling, work, chores, and family life • Why I focus on consistent anchors instead of a rigid schedule The biggest lesson I've learned is that a peaceful life doesn't come from controlling every hour of your day. Some days are still messy. Some mornings don't go according to plan. And I definitely don't accomplish everything on my list. But having a few familiar practices to come back to helps me reset, refocus, and remember what matters most. If you're a busy mom trying to balance your faith, family, work, health, and everything else on your plate, this episode is your reminder: you don't need a perfect routine. You just need a few anchors that bring you back to what matters.

Episode 339: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Succeed There's a dream you keep circling, mama. Maybe it's a little business. Maybe it's going back to school, writing something, or finally making the thing you do on the side feel official. You think about it in the car line. You think about it while you're folding laundry. And every time you get close to actually starting, a voice says you don't know where to begin, or now isn't the time, or it might not work. Then six months go by, and you're in the exact same spot. Still circling. If that's you, here's what I want you to hear: it's not your schedule, it's not your kids, and it's not that you don't have what it takes. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a recent coaching session with one of my private clients - a mom with a dream just like yours (I changed the details to protect her). On that call, I caught her brain doing the exact four sneaky things that keep all of us stuck. By the end, you'll be able to spot every one of them in your own head, and you'll know what to do about each, starting today. And I'm honest about how I've lived every bit of this myself. In this episode you'll learn: The four sneaky ways you get in your own way - and how to catch each one in the act Why "I don't know" is your brain's favorite hiding place (and the question that ends the loop) The B-Minus Tool for perfectionists - and why confidence comes AFTER action, never before How to tell real wisdom apart from a fear that's just dressed up as being "responsible" Why the real price of your dream is just a feeling - and how you've already proven you can pay it Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this topic resonated with you, these episodes may also help: #29 How To Not Be Stuck — listen #31 Peace Over Perfectionism — listen #298 The Excuses Keeping You Stuck (And How to Break Free) — listen

Join Host Bree Carlile as she reads Dracula by Bram Stoker.Follow along as Bree shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, play or short story, which means you can fit in your reading goals while getting ready for work, bed, or on your commute.Follow, rate, and review Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics, one bite at a time. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out our website, or join our Facebook Group!Get exclusive Behind the Scenes content on our YouTube!We are now part of the Bite at a Time Books Productions network!If you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories, what was happening in their lives or the world at the time, check out Bite at a Time Books Behind the Story wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on all the socials: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTokFollow Bree at: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

There look to be a number of superstar transfers on the horizon to continue what has already been an extremely busy summer window! In today's episode, Fabrizio Romano details Barcelona's interest in Rodri and Julian Alvarez, plus a number of other big-name rumors. He also does a deep dive on PSG's busy summer transfer window so far, with info on Bradley Barcola, Ferran Torres, Zion Suzuki, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your calendar is packed and your marriage feels like it is running on fumes, the answer probably is not a bigger date night. It is more moments. We are Matt and Monica, and we are calling out the trap so many couples fall into: waiting for the “perfect” night with the babysitter, the reservations, and the money to spend, while day-to-day connection quietly disappears. A lot of us are not lacking love, we are lacking intention. We dig into micro dating, a simple way to rebuild closeness through small, repeatable pockets of time. Think neighborhood walks with phones away, coffee runs, ice cream after dinner, back porch talks, or even turning errands into a mini date when you stay present, hold hands, and actually enjoy each other. We also talk about how screen time and “proximity without intimacy” slowly drains a relationship, and why the first move matters if you want to feel pursued again. Then we get practical with two frameworks you can start this week. First, the marriage bank account: small deposits like encouragement, eye contact, physical touch, laughter, and real conversation add up, while distraction and neglect create withdrawals that eventually leave you empty. Second, the 15-15-15 rule: every week, do something for 15 minutes that costs under $15 within 15 minutes of home. It is simple, it removes excuses, and it builds momentum fast. If you want more connection without overhauling your life, commit to one micro date a week for the next 30 days and see what changes. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more couples can find the tools to date their spouse again.If this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so more people can find stories like this. What part of Justin's journey hits closest to home for you?

Recirculating this favorite episode, where I dive into my all-time top daily microhabits that will quickly level up your mental health and physical health. I'll break down exactly what microhabits are, why they work, and the fascinating science behind them. These quick, easy-to-stick-to habits help rewire your brain faster, building new neural pathways that lead to a healthier, happier you. If you're looking for simple, actionable hacks to transform your life in less time, this episode is a must-listen!

Daily Boost Podcast Stack Dense Days August 10, 2026 | Episode 5516 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Happy Monday. I'm heading back from Death Valley today, and we're going to stack some dense days and get some stuff done. Everybody wants a quantum leap. It's not magic, it's not luck, and nobody wants to hear what it actually is: one ridiculously focused day, stacked. Busy is motion. Dense is progress. The math is stupidly encouraging — you don't need 365 of these days, just a handful. Today I'll show you how to pull one off, and the one itty-bitty thing to start with before the day is over. Featured Story Years ago I built my television business doing commercials for martial arts schools. One day I wrote a script about how hard we work: come watch us sweat, hit each other, block and punch — the best workout you've ever had. A great businessman I worked with said, no, don't say that. Nobody wants that. I argued — sure we do. He said, yeah, you do. But nobody runs toward the sweat. He was right. And yet it's exactly that stuff — at the gym, at the dojo, at your desk — that changes your life. Nobody buys the work, but the work is the only thing that ever produces the result. Important Points Busy is motion, dense is progress. A quantum leap is one ridiculously focused day, stacked back-to-back with more. The math is stupidly encouraging: you don't need 365 dense days. A handful of them will change absolutely everything. A dense day is a deadline you set on purpose — and you can't schedule one into a cluttered week without subtracting. Memorable Quotes Busy is motion. Dense is progress. It's one thing, hours deep, with nothing around you. That's what changes your life. A quantum leap isn't magic, and it isn't luck. It's one ridiculously focused day, stacked. Nobody wants to hear that. Everything that ever gave me the freedom and income I wanted came down to a handful of days and a handful of ideas. Scott's Three-Step Approach Name one itty-bitty thing that, put in motion today, would change everything about the next ten years of your life. Clear the deck for it — subtract, pull things away, and put your phone in the other room so the day can get dense. Go hours deep on that one thing like a midnight deadline, then stack the next dense day before the momentum fades. Chapters 0:11 - Heading home from Vegas and a Wing It Tuesday tease 1:04 - Action gets you into motivation really fast 2:55 - The very real science behind quantum change 3:55 - The martial arts ad nobody wanted to see 5:35 - Busy is just motion, but dense is progress 6:04 - The stupidly encouraging math of dense days 8:26 - Start with one itty-bitty little thing today Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miami Dolphins On SI Publisher Alain Poupart breaks down a busy Monday with roster moves and player turnouts, a long list of injuries, the eye-opening Chop-Pat Paul moment, and much more. For more Miami Dolphins content, visit miamidolphinsonsi.com for free stories. And make sure to follow Alain on Twitter at @PoupartNFL and Blusky at @alainpoupart.bsky.social.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Host Bree Carlile as she reads Dracula by Bram Stoker.Follow along as Bree shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, play or short story, which means you can fit in your reading goals while getting ready for work, bed, or on your commute.Follow, rate, and review Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics, one bite at a time. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out our website, or join our Facebook Group!Get exclusive Behind the Scenes content on our YouTube!We are now part of the Bite at a Time Books Productions network!If you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories, what was happening in their lives or the world at the time, check out Bite at a Time Books Behind the Story wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on all the socials: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTokFollow Bree at: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

Are you busy? Lee and Luke discuss being busy versus being productive. You can watch this episode and more on YouTube.

Welcome to week 1 of our series If The Shoe Fits.

In 2023, Ashley Brown was making the most money her business had ever made. That's the year she chose to surrender it.This week I'm sitting down with my friend Ashley Brown, founder of Brown Global Empowerment, executive MBA, a following of over 270K, to talk about what it actually looks like to run a home like the CEO you already are. We get into the twins she prayed for by name in church (and got, two months later), why she calls privacy "the new luxury" and stepped back from short-form content, the theology behind calling herself "CEO of the home," and her honest answer when I brought up the trad wife comparison: it's not the fluffy-dress, Instagram version. She's cried. She's felt depressed. And she'd tell you obedience is better than sacrifice. If you've ever wondered whether stepping back from something you built is giving up or evolving, this conversation names it plainly.If you love Jesus and you still have questions — dating, ambition, family, friendship, faith, all of it — this is your space.

Busy show. Starting with Marshall University Chief Legal Officer Toney Stroud talking about the IDEA District. Fox's Jonathan Savage has the latest on the Iran War. Scott MacFarlane has an update from DC. Then the guys talk Flock Cameras with Kanawha County Delegate Tristian Leavitt. Brad McElhinny wonders what happened to hot & ready meals for SNAP recipients. Tad DeHaven, of the Cato Institute, questions the Trump Administration purchasing stock in companies. 

This week, we're back from a BUSY travel week and asking the important questions: How comfy is too comfy to leave the house? Because apparently pajamas are streetwear now. We're also unpacking a rattlesnake nightmare that forced us to accept the reality that… technically, we're the ones living in their neighborhood. We talk about the city we'd visit over and over again (New York, obviously), why they just don't make men like our dads anymore, and the dopamine rush that comes with success- and always wanting MORE. Plus, we're getting real about falling off our health journey. It happens. Own it, get back up, and keep going. Pajamas, snakes, men standards, ambition, and getting our lives back together. Just another week at the Chins & Giggles studio!   

Check out Marek Health at https://marekhealth.com/syatt and get 10% OFF your first order using code: SYATTIn this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast, I shoot the breeze and answer questions from listeners with my podcast producer, Tony, and we discuss:- Weight loss without counting calories- Recovering from diet culture growing up- Losing 20+ pounds as a busy parent- Having to "restart" your gym routine- Execution vs outcome- How to breathe when lifting weights- Why I love strongman training- What everyone gets wrong about pilates- Superstitions around caffeine and alcohol- The "vegetarian bean" scandal- And more...Do you have any questions you want us to discuss on the podcast? Give Tony a follow and shoot him a DM on Instagram - @tone_reverie - https://www.instagram.com/tone_reverie/I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far).Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet... we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/

Busy! Busy! Busy! And away we go! Tough days on the home front, I must admit. I need a booster shot to keep the focus! No GXMom? What? Nope... she planned poorly and bailed on me. Well, bailed on 'us'. New sponsor of the show is .... https://infroryx.com. Ok, weird name, yes. Hard to pronounce, yes. But THE BEST in integration and security. (and he is one of you guys!) That's right. A GXT family member who has built this from the ground up!

Join Host Bree Carlile as she reads Dracula by Bram Stoker.Follow along as Bree shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, play or short story, which means you can fit in your reading goals while getting ready for work, bed, or on your commute.Follow, rate, and review Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics, one bite at a time. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out our website, or join our Facebook Group!Get exclusive Behind the Scenes content on our YouTube!We are now part of the Bite at a Time Books Productions network!If you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories, what was happening in their lives or the world at the time, check out Bite at a Time Books Behind the Story wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on all the socials: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTokFollow Bree at: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

Join Host Bree Carlile as she reads Dracula by Bram Stoker.Follow along as Bree shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, play or short story, which means you can fit in your reading goals while getting ready for work, bed, or on your commute.Follow, rate, and review Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics, one bite at a time. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out our website, or join our Facebook Group!Get exclusive Behind the Scenes content on our YouTube!We are now part of the Bite at a Time Books Productions network!If you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories, what was happening in their lives or the world at the time, check out Bite at a Time Books Behind the Story wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on all the socials: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTokFollow Bree at: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet in Redditch for a catch up after a few days break to bring you the roundup of every Aston Villa transfer situation.

Join Host Bree Carlile as she reads Dracula by Bram Stoker.Follow along as Bree shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, play or short story, which means you can fit in your reading goals while getting ready for work, bed, or on your commute.Follow, rate, and review Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics, one bite at a time. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out our website, or join our Facebook Group!Get exclusive Behind the Scenes content on our YouTube!We are now part of the Bite at a Time Books Productions network!If you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories, what was happening in their lives or the world at the time, check out Bite at a Time Books Behind the Story wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on all the socials: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTokFollow Bree at: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

Today's battle isn't flashy. It's subtle. It's deadly. And it's everywhere—Isolation.Paul M. Neuberger calls out the prowling lion for what he is—a strategist, a liar, a separator. He doesn't destroy with one strike. He corrals you, isolates you, quietly pulls you from the herd. And when you're alone—he pounces.This episode pulls no punches. It's a wake-up call. The world celebrates going solo—God commands us to lock shields. The herd protects. Isolation kills.Are you drifting? Are you accountable? When your moment comes, will you chase comfort or cling to Christ's community?Lean in. Stay sharp. This one's raw, real, rooted in truth."Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up." –Ecclesiastes 4:9-10Episode Highlights10:18 - And in my opinion, one of Satan's greatest weapons is subtlety. He doesn't always tempt you with something that looks obviously destructive. Sometimes he tempts you with comfort. Sometimes he tempts you with independence. Sometimes he tempts you with offense. Sometimes he tempts you with busyness. And you may know this, but BUSY is an acronym, B-U-S-Y. Buried Under Satan's Yoke.41:22 - And I would much rather follow a humble leader who's honest about needing Jesus than a polished leader who's convinced they no longer need anybody. Because in my opinion, the most dangerous leader isn't the one who's under attack. It's the one who believes they're too strong to be.44:09 - He simply has to convince you to keep walking farther away from the people God intended to help you stand. So today, take one step back toward the herd. Call somebody, pray with somebody, confess something that you've been hiding, accept an invitation, join a Bible study, find accountability, reconnect with the body of Christ.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite 

No time to cook - this is the clean eating solution every busy diabetic has been waiting for. In today's episode Ken sits down with Kat Brown, the founder and CEO of luxe + lemons, a Columbus-based prepared meal company making healthy eating easier for busy women and families. Since founding the company in 2018, Kat has grown luxe + lemons from a small local startup into a multimillion-dollar business serving thousands of fresh, chef-crafted meals each week.Driven by the belief that people should not have to choose between taking care of themselves and keeping up with the demands of everyday life, Kat has built luxe + lemons around real food, meaningful convenience, and an exceptional customer experience. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, brand building, leadership, and creating a company that positively impacts both its customers and its team.As an added bonus, use this exclusive Healthy Diabetic Podcast discount code TAKE20 at checkout and save $20 of your first order. Columbus Ohio residents as Lux & Lemon's shipping is centrally located to Columbus for the short term.

Have you ever looked back at a previous season of life and thought, “My time with God used to look different. I must be failing now." Motherhood. Work. Marriage. Little ones waking before sunrise. Responsibilities that don't seem to end. Today we're talking about why walking with God is a priority in every season—even if it doesn't look the same in every season. We'll explore what Scripture says about seeking the Lord, why our relationship with Him matters so deeply, and how we can let go of false guilt while continuing to pursue Him wholeheartedly. The goal isn't recreating a past season. The goal is faithfully seeking Jesus right where He has you today. LINKS: Up to 90% off Christian living resources at Daily Grace Co: thedailygraceco.com/shelivespurposefully   ___  In this episode  Why seeking God is always worth prioritizing What the Bible promises to those who seek Him Letting go of guilt when your quiet time looks different than it used to Why different seasons call for different rhythms—not less faithfulness How motherhood (or any busy season) can actually deepen your dependence on God Practical ways to seek God when life feels full Encouragement for anyone who feels like they're "not doing enough" Scriptures Mentioned Matthew 6:33 Hebrews 11:6 James 4:8 Psalm 14:2 1 Chronicles 16:11 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 63:1 Deuteronomy 4:29 2 Chronicles 7:14 Psalm 119:105 John 15:1–5 Psalm 1:2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Host Bree Carlile as she reads Dracula by Bram Stoker.Follow along as Bree shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, play or short story, which means you can fit in your reading goals while getting ready for work, bed, or on your commute.Follow, rate, and review Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics, one bite at a time. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out our website, or join our Facebook Group!Get exclusive Behind the Scenes content on our YouTube!We are now part of the Bite at a Time Books Productions network!If you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories, what was happening in their lives or the world at the time, check out Bite at a Time Books Behind the Story wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on all the socials: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTokFollow Bree at: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

Resharing this popular episode you all loved. It contains this paradigm shift when it comes to how we view friendships. It is a huge unlock that completely changed how I approached building and maintaining friendships in my own life.  My expert guest is Anna Goldfarb, a journalist, author, speaker, and friendship explainer. She dives into the challenges facing friends these days, the most important qualities to making new friendships and deepening old ones, and how to find the most fulfillment in your friendships.

━━━━━━━━━Busy isn't the same as Irreplaceable. One fills your schedule. The other protects your time, your income, and the team that has your back.Ten questions. Four minutes. See where your practice is strong, where it is exposed, and what to build next so you can work less, earn more, and be ready for what is coming.Take the Commoditization Threat Assessment: assessment.irreplaceablepractice.com

Now that the team is back home in San Francisco, El Farolito head coach Santiago Lopez visits to look at a busy two-team spring and summer- chasing two titles as an amateur club and winning the NPSL title

Why Am I Always Busy? Breaking the Addiction to Fake Urgency and Constant Overwhelm Are you constantly exhausted, running from task to task, yet making zero progress on building the life and business you actually want? Discover why being busy all the time is often a psychological shield used to avoid the real work of change. In this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive deep into the psychology of busyness, examining how fake urgency and the need to feel important sabotage your freedom. Learn how to untangle real responsibilities from meaningless tasks, drop the frantic hustle culture, and reclaim your mental energy. If you are stuck in a cycle of overwhelm and want to master productivity and time management, this conversation provides the hard truths you need to hear. Listen now to Join Up Dots, subscribe for more episodes, and share this episode with anyone looking to build a better business and a better life. #JoinUpDots #Productivity #TimeManagement #Overwhelm #EntrepreneurLife #MindsetShift #BusinessGrowth #LifestyleDesign #WorkSmarter #PersonalGrowth #TimeFreedom #Focus #HustleCulture #EscapeTheRatRace #BusinessOwner

You know training matters. You may even want to train. But work, family, travel, fatigue, and everything else competing for your attention keep pushing it out of the week. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson examine one of the most common reasons people stop exercising: "I don't have time." Sometimes life really does make training difficult. But often, being too busy means training has not been given a clear place among your other priorities. Niki and Andrew discuss how to examine that honestly without pretending your responsibilities do not matter. They also explain why training does not need to be perfect to remain productive. A shorter workout, fewer exercises, reduced volume, or a temporary maintenance phase can preserve strength and consistency during demanding seasons. You'll learn: Why waiting for spare time usually fails How your calendar reveals your real priorities Why a reduced workout is better than abandoning training How to lower the friction that makes exercise easier to skip Why motivation is less reliable than a repeatable routine How to adjust training around work, family, travel, and limited recovery Why protecting a minimum level of training can prevent months of inactivity You may not have time for your ideal program right now. But that does not necessarily mean you have no time to train. The better question is: What useful training can you consistently complete within the life you actually have? Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE. 

“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss San Francisco's active MLB trade deadline day after they sent Luis Arráez, Robbie Ray, Heliot Ramos and three other players elsewhere for a shot at the playoffs. Alex and Cole break down how the crop of prospects San Francisco received in return could establish themselves as the franchise's future. :45 - Surprising scope of players in return 5:00 - Breaking down the individual deals 14:00 - Heliot Ramos to the Yankees 16:00 - Discussing the roster upheaval 18:00 - Is this a rebuild? 20:15 - Robbie Ray trade 24:30 - Erik Miller trade 26:30 - Tyler Mahle traded 29:15 - What to expect from the rest of the season? 32:00 - Mailbag Q 35:30 - Corresponding moves  37:00 - Other moves around the league 43:00 - Possible lockout next year? 45:00 - Harrison Bader  50:00 - Willy Adames coaching discussion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Being booked feels like proof that the business is working. But if most of that schedule is filled with injectables, the revenue can look much stronger than the profit underneath it. Product costs, provider compensation, commissions, memberships, and discounting can leave very little behind—even when the calendar is full.  In this solo episode, I break down why injectables need to be evaluated as part of your full service mix instead of carrying the entire growth strategy. I also explain how to organize your P&L by treatment category, calculate what patients actually contribute in gross profit, and use comprehensive treatment plans to improve both patient retention and practice profitability. A Full Injectable Schedule Can Still Produce Weak Profit  Injectables are often one of the largest revenue categories in a medical aesthetics practice. They bring patients through the door, create recurring appointments, and can help establish long-term relationships. But with supply costs, injector compensation, commissions, and discounts factored in, gross margins may only land around 30% to 40%.  That does not leave much room to cover the rest of the business. Rent, administrative payroll, marketing, software, and other operating expenses still have to come out of what remains. When injectables dominate the schedule without enough higher-margin services around them, a busy practice can still struggle to generate healthy cash flow.  Your P&L Should Show Which Services Actually Make Money  A single revenue line labeled "services" does not give you enough information to manage the practice. You need to see how much revenue each treatment category produces and what it costs to deliver those services. Keep the categories simple enough to review consistently, but specific enough to reveal where your profit is coming from.  Group revenue into four or five core categories, such as injectables, aesthetic services, beauty services, laser treatments, and surgical services  Match each category with its direct supply costs, provider labor, and commission expenses  Calculate gross margin by treatment category instead of relying only on the practice-wide average  Separate package revenue collected from the revenue earned as treatments are delivered  Compare patient lifetime revenue with the gross profit that patient generates  Review how memberships and discounts affect margins over time  Track which services lead to repeat visits and broader treatment plans  You do not need dozens of categories or an overly complicated financial report. You need enough visibility to understand the composition of your revenue. Just as body composition tells you more than weight alone, your service mix tells you far more than total sales.  (00:00:00) Why injectables are difficult to price (00:05:41) Balancing the P&L with service margins (00:08:27) Mapping revenue and profit by treatment (00:10:27) Calculating patient lifetime value (00:14:01) Challenging assumptions about patient budgets (00:17:42) Improving retention through treatment plans  Treatment Plans Create More Value Than One-Off Appointments  Patients may come in asking for Botox or another familiar service, but that does not mean they understand every option available to them. A strong consultation starts with the result they want, then maps out the treatments that can realistically help them get there. Present the full recommendation before making assumptions about what they can afford. Let the patient decide what to pursue, what to postpone, and how quickly to move through the plan. That is consultative selling: educating the patient, setting expectations, and helping them make an informed decision without down selling for them.   A written treatment plan also gives the relationship room to grow. One injectable appointment can become the start of a longer patient journey that includes laser treatments, skincare, and other services that genuinely support their goals.  A Stronger Service Mix Makes Growth More Sustainable  When one treatment category carries too much of the practice, changes in product costs, provider capacity, or local pricing can quickly put pressure on the entire business. A more balanced service mix combines the retention benefits of injectables with treatments that produce stronger margins and make better use of the team, equipment, and space you already have. This gives you a healthier patient lifetime value, more recurring revenue, and a clearer picture of what the practice can support as it grows. It also helps you make better decisions about pricing, inventory, staffing, equipment purchases, and future expansion.  A full schedule should create more than activity. It should generate enough gross profit to fund the next stage of the practice. Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence.  Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners.  Connect with Shannon:  Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/    The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here.

Are you aware of what can trigger big emotions in you? How to do you act on those difficult emotions? Comedian Paul Whitehouse and his wife Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE – who has a PhD in neuroscience – talk about learning to emotionally regulate.In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Mine explains what led to her late ADHD diagnosis, and the childhood trauma that plays into her own behaviour. Meanwhile Paul's had physical health scares, and explores how his lifestyle has changed as a result.They all talk about how the education system needs to change for neurodiverse children, why labels might be useful for some and not for others, and how to calm others with your own behaviour.Plus, why do this married couple choose not to live together?Listen to Paul and Mine's podcast I'm ADHD! No You're Not! wherever you're listening to this right now!If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Lucinda MillerAlex PartridgeJordan Stephens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall. Purpose of the Interview To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor. To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence. To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings. Key Takeaways Background and Roles Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership. Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices. Unmuting Your Voice Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome. Techniques: Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself. Pause and breathe before responding. Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence. Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully. Mindset and Fear What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism. Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences. Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns. Boundaries and Time Management Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence. Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity. Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”). Authenticity and Leadership Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces. Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles. Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure). 1 Million Lives Transform A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly. Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies. Notable Quotes “Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.” “Stand up when you speak—you command the room.” “No is a complete sentence.” “Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.” “What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.” “Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.” “Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall. Purpose of the Interview To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor. To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence. To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings. Key Takeaways Background and Roles Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership. Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices. Unmuting Your Voice Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome. Techniques: Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself. Pause and breathe before responding. Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence. Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully. Mindset and Fear What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism. Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences. Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns. Boundaries and Time Management Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence. Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity. Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”). Authenticity and Leadership Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces. Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles. Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure). 1 Million Lives Transform A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly. Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies. Notable Quotes “Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.” “Stand up when you speak—you command the room.” “No is a complete sentence.” “Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.” “What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.” “Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.” “Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.