Podcasts about capturing

How do you translate the memory of a landscape into a rich, tactile painting? And how do you sustain a meaningful studio practice when life and work get demanding? In this episode of the Create! Podcast, Kat sits down with Lansing, Michigan-based visual artist and educator Laurén Gerig. Laurén shares her thoughts on place attachment, building expressive paint surfaces, and using poetry to set the stage for intuitive studio sessions. We also dive into the realities of balancing a demanding day job in academia with an active exhibition schedule, and how small micro-moments in the studio can help you overcome creative fatigue and keep momentum alive. In this episode, we talk about: Capturing the psychological bonds we create with landscapes and nature The tactile joy of thick mark-making, paint accumulation, and surface texture Using poetry as a studio ritual to transition into making work Navigating life as both a practicing artist and a university gallery director Making room for low-pressure, small-scale work like 20-minute charcoal drawings How running and stepping away from the easel can serve as the ultimate creative reset Connect with Laurén Gerig: Website: www.laurengerigart.com Instagram: @laurengerigart Stay connected with Create! Magazine: Subscribe to the Create! Substack for more artist stories and reflections: www.createmagazine.substack.com Submit your work for an upcoming issue of Create! Magazine: www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art

This week we are joined by Ally Zetterberg! Ally Zetterberg is a British-Swedish writer who grew up in rural Sweden before stumbling on a modeling career that took her all over the world. She somehow ended up in the South of France, where she now lives with three children, a dog, and a cat. She has a degree in psychology and is passionate about writing characters who feel real and who bring a complicated human experience to the page. In this episode, Ally discusses the journey that informed her creative work, from being discovered as a Swedish model at seventeen to her eventual move to the South of France. She reflects on why she gravitated away from short stories, how her studies in psychology helped her craft authentic characters, and the ways her global modeling career provided a unique perspective for writing nuanced, realistic women. Recommendations From This Episode: Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Game Night My Sister, The Serial Killer Follow Ally: @allyzetterbergauthor Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lot has changed since the last time we pulled up chairs around the Boring Bar. For our fourth edition, eight manufacturing leaders joined us in the MakingChips studio ahead of the IMTS pre-party to talk about where the industry is headed and, after a couple pours, where they think it should be headed. AI takes over the conversation early. How fast is it really moving into manufacturing? What happens when it can quote jobs, write code, capture tribal knowledge, or help program a part? Where does the human still matter? And are we actually prepared for the power, infrastructure, workforce, and even educational questions that come with all of it? Then we turn the question back on ourselves. If you were starting a machine shop in 2026, knowing everything we know now, would you build it the same way? What would you invest in first? What kind of equipment would you buy? How would you think about automation, people, capacity, specialization, cash flow, and the growing list of incentives available to manufacturers? Along the way, we get into what's driving demand right now, why data centers suddenly matter to machine shops, what manufacturers should be watching at IMTS, and whether the next generation of shops will look anything like the ones we grew up around. As usual at the Boring Bar, there are strong opinions, questionable jokes, bourbon, gin, and a few detours we definitely didn't plan. Pull up a chair. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) The fourth edition of the Boring Bar, back in the MakingChips studio + introductions (5:43) IMTS 2026 registration is running ahead of 2018, the largest show on record (6:36) The IMTS pre-party, the rally car, and what the night is really for (7:44) What's changed for everyone since the last Boring Bar (9:27) Data centers: Are they the engine behind this year's growth? (12:43) The 37 minute AI prompt that produced a consultant grade report (13:30) Hallucinations, beach reads that did not exist, and why you verify (18:39) Training on AI, where it's going, and why everyone needs to embrace it (25:33) The stage zero most shops skip: Security, then application  (26:48) How quoting has been compressed from days to minutes (28:19) The IMTS Industrial AI Conference and the Industrial AI Arena (29:28) The IMTS Job Shops Workshop and the AI for the job shop session (30:36) ProShop goes AI first, plus native machine monitoring, AI quoting, and Chip (33:21) Programming a part with AI after 30 years away from it (37:00) Capturing tribal knowledge so each job teaches the next (42:21) The machine tool giveaway with DN Solutions + Kennametal (42:38) The big question: how would you start a machine shop today (47:49) Invest in infrastructure first (digital and physical) (55:25) What will be your guiding metrics? Availability, performance, and quality (57:34) Run the shop lights out yourself, then replicate yourself with each hire (1:04:05) Three business skills for a new shop: cash, capacity, and credits (1:06:15) $3,500 per apprentice, plus the tax tools that arrived in July of 2025 (1:09:20) The Lights Out guest with a fab shop, a water plant, and a coal mine (1:15:32) The comp sci grad who chose trade school over a job AI could take (1:22:12) Generation CNC: teenagers buying their first machines (1:23:34) Math as a barrier, and why we should not exclude kids (1:26:48) The importance of Oscar Mike and Manufacturing Pathways (1:28:45) Machine giveaway: DN Solutions, Kennametal, SMW Autblok, and Martin Trunnion Tables Resources Mentioned IMTS 2026 IMTS Industrial AI Conference IMTS Student Summit DN Solutions Kennametal ProShop ERP SMW Autoblok Hennig CLA AMT The $3,500 Apprenticeship Incentive Oscar Mike Foundation Manufacturing Pathways Consortium Connect with Our Guests Connect with Larry on LinkedIn Connect with Bonnie and MC Connect with Jennifer Connect with Mike Connect with MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

My guest this week is 5 time Grammy award winning engineer, mixer and producer Sean Sullivan.Sean has worked with dozens of artists, including Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, The Steeldrivers, The Del McCoury Band, Michael Cleveland, Andrew Marlin, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway and Mighty Poplar.We chat about his route into recording and how he only came to love string band music when he started working on it. Sean also talks about what he learned in his time at The Butcher Shoppe Studio, owned by John Prine and producer David Ferguson, and his current studio, The Tractor Shed.We also talk about what's really important in music, Sean's approach to working with artists and why, sometimes, the best sounding records just aren't the best records.Follow Sean on Instagram or check out www.seansullivanaudio.com to keep up to date with what he's working on. You can find out more about The Tractor Shed at www.tractorshedstudio.com Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!)Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins and Token premium guitar picks- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates:InstagramFacebook- Review us on Apple Podcasts

What if the next generation of donors wants to give, but they want giving to feel tangible, convenient, and digital at the same time?As donor expectations continue to evolve, nonprofits have an opportunity to rethink how they engage younger supporters. While online fundraising has made monetary giving easier than ever, physical-item donations and in-kind giving can still be surprisingly difficult to organize, manage, and scale.On this episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia Campbell sits down with Logan Vaughan, co-founder and CEO of GiftDrive.org, to talk about the changing landscape of donor engagement and what nonprofits need to understand about the way Gen Z and younger millennials want to give.Logan shares the story behind GiftDrive, a platform designed specifically to help nonprofits create online wishlists and donation drives for physical goods. Since launching, GiftDrive has supported more than 55 nonprofit organizations and facilitated more than 5,500 item donations valued at over $60,000. Together, Julia and Logan explore why physical giving resonates with younger donors, where traditional tools like online wishlists fall short, and how technology can make in-kind giving more accessible and effective.In this episode, you'll learn: Why younger donors are increasingly drawn to giving physical items instead of cash How Gen Z and millennials are changing expectations around philanthropy and nonprofit engagement  Why tangible giving can feel more accessible and meaningful to younger supporters  What younger donors expect when it comes to convenience, transparency, and technology The challenges nonprofits face when managing physical-item donation drives  Why consumer tools like Amazon Wish Lists aren't always the best solution for nonprofit organizations  How purpose-built technology can make in-kind giving easier to manage and scale  The importance of CRM integrations, automated tax receipts, reporting, analytics, and customization  What Logan has learned by building GiftDrive alongside the nonprofits it serves How nonprofit leaders can prepare for the next generation of donors About Logan VaughanLogan Vaughan is a senior at the University of Vermont and the co-founder and CEO of GiftDrive.org, a platform that helps nonprofits create wishlists and donation drives to collect physical items from their communities.Since launching, GiftDrive has supported more than 55 nonprofit organizations across the country, facilitating more than 5,500 item donations valued at over $60,000. Logan is passionate about building the nonprofit technology and infrastructure of the future and believes organizations need tools designed around the ways modern donors want to give. Resources Mentioned

Greg interviews Dax Ward, an adventurous photographer best known for his beautiful photos of dilapidated buildings and abandoned places. Dax begins by explaining that he was a very late starter to photography, getting a DSLR for the first time in 2015. After a random trip to the airplane graveyard down Ramkhamhaeng Road, he developed an affinity for shooting forgotten and abandoned places. As it turns out, Thailand (and Bangkok in particular) are perfect places for this style of photography due to the number of unfinished construction projects from the financial crisis of the late 1990s. Additionally, there seem to be a surprising number of new business ventures in the area that fail for whatever reason or another, so there seems to be an endless supply of possible sites for Dax's style of photography. The guys discuss how Dax discovers and gains access to his locations. It's surprising what a couple hundred baht here and there will do to the attitude of many Thai security guards! Dax then details his research methods and how he manages to build a compelling story around each set of photographs, something that many other photographers don't bother with. In a world where almost everyone has the technology in their pocket to take a decent photo, Thailand is lucky to have an intrepid, creative photographer like Dax to show us how to do things right. Don't forget that Patrons get the ad-free version of the show as well as swag and other perks. And we'll keep our Facebook, Twitter, and LINE accounts active so you can send us comments, questions, or whatever you want to share.  

60 years ago, 200 Gurindji, Mudburra and Warlpiri people walked off a remote cattle station in the Northern Territory, the Wave Hill Walk-Off the start of the modern Aboriginal Land Rights movement.

SummaryIn this episode, I'm joined by Barry O'Reilly,  he's an entrepreneur, advisor, author and a friend of mine who works with executives to redesign how their organizations perform. He's also the co-founder of Nobody Studios, an AI venture studio building and launching over 100 companies.Barry and I chat about what he's learned from years of helping corporations experiment, redesign systems, and make better decisions under extreme uncertainty.We talk about why so many AI transformations start in the wrong place, why leaders should focus on the work before the tools, and how capturing conversations can create a kind of organizational memory that gets smarter over time.Barry also shares his lessons from building Nobody Studios and how that work influenced his new book Artificial Organizations.If you want to learn more about testing with AI to redesign how work gets done while making better decisions, you'll love this episode.TakeawaysStart with the work, not the AI tools. The biggest gains come from redesigning how work and decisions happen, then choosing technology that supports that flow.Human judgment becomes more important, not less. AI can capture, synthesize, and model information at scale, but leaders still need to decide what matters and what action to take.Treat conversations and decisions as data assets. Capturing meetings, transcripts, decisions, and outcomes creates organizational memory that can be reused instead of constantly recreating context.Better systems can outperform experience alone. Deep domain expertise still matters, but rigorous decision-making systems combined with machine intelligence can challenge gut instinct as the default.AI transformations fail when they are treated as tool rollouts. Buying Copilot or another platform does not change how an organization works unless behaviors, processes, and operating systems change with it.Leaders can accelerate adoption by role-modeling experimentation. Admitting “I don't know,” trying tools in real work, and openly sharing what works and what does not creates permission for others to learn.Start with one decision or workflow. Rather than attempting a company-wide AI transformation, pick a recurring decision or process, test a new way of working, and learn from the result.Guest LinksBarry's Website: https://barryoreilly.com/Barry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryoreilly/Artificial Organization: https://artificialorganizations.com/Nobody Studios: https://nobodystudios.com/

Federal construction bids are won or lost in the estimate, where a single omitted line item like roof tubing can cost a quarter of a million dollars on a $19 million project. Eric Coffie breaks down the estimating checklist that captures the full scope of work, why every subcontractor bid must be signed and turnkey to hold up in court, and how one missing clause let a sub cover five items when the job needed eight. What you'll learn in this episode: - The subcontractor items first-time contractors forget to capture before submitting a federal construction bid - Why a written, signed subcontractor bid is the only version that protects you when a sub walks or raises the price - How a turnkey clause for the entire scope of work locks a subcontractor to your team - What to verify on bonding, utilities, and site costs before the number is final - Why electrical pricing arrives last and how to have the rest of your bid ready for it Chapters: 0:00 - Why finding the contract is harder than winning it 0:49 - Federal Help Center intro and the estimating question 1:10 - Capturing every line item in a construction estimate 1:52 - The $19 million Little Rock tornado repair project 2:40 - The quarter-million roof tubing item that got absorbed 3:47 - Bonding, utilities, and small site costs to check 4:45 - Getting a signed subcontractor bid that holds up 6:42 - Turnkey pricing for the entire electrical scope 8:06 - The Hanscom Air Force Base price situation 9:04 - How to demand a signed quote from a subcontractor   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.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Capturing Copenhagen: Astrid's Visionary Journey Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-08-13-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn skinner i sommersolen.En: Nyhavn shines in the summer sun.Da: Farverige bygninger kaster lyse refleksioner på kanalen.En: Colorful buildings cast bright reflections on the canal.Da: Både vugger stille ved kajen, mens turister slentrer forbi.En: Boats gently sway by the quay, while tourists stroll by.Da: Astrid sidder på en café med Jens og Freja.En: Astrid sits at a café with Jens and Freja.Da: De har allerede bestilt kaffe, og deres bølger af latter blander sig med lyden af mennesker og musik.En: They have already ordered coffee, and their waves of laughter blend with the sound of people and music.Da: Astrid stirrer på sin skitseblok.En: Astrid stares at her sketchbook.Da: "Jeg vil skabe noget stort," siger hun.En: "I want to create something big," she says.Da: "Noget, der fanger København."En: "Something that captures Copenhagen."Da: Jens læner sig tilbage i sin stol.En: Jens leans back in his chair.Da: "Du skal tage en chance, Astrid.En: "You have to take a chance, Astrid.Da: Noget modigt.En: Something bold.Da: Noget, folk vil huske."En: Something people will remember."Da: "Astrid, vi må også tænke praktisk," indskyder Freja med en beroligende stemme.En: "Astrid, we also need to think practically," Freja interjects with a soothing voice.Da: "Hvordan kan vi gøre det?"En: "How can we make it happen?"Da: Astrid sukker.En: Astrid sighs.Da: Hun er splittet.En: She is torn.Da: En del af hende vil det sikre, det trygge – kunst der allerede kendes af alle.En: Part of her wants the safe, the secure—art that is already known by everyone.Da: Men Jens' ord hænger i luften som en udfordring.En: But Jens' words linger in the air like a challenge.Da: Hun ønsker ikke at skuffe sig selv.En: She does not want to disappoint herself.Da: Pludselig rejser en livlig brise sig fra havnen, og den får en side af hendes skitseblok til at vende.En: Suddenly, a lively breeze rises from the harbor, and it flips a page of her sketchbook.Da: Et glimt af en ny idé slår ned.En: A spark of a new idea strikes.Da: Farver.En: Colors.Da: Bevægelser.En: Movements.Da: Historier fra Københavns gader og mennesker, samlet i en dans af kunstneriske ekspressioner.En: Stories from Copenhagen's streets and people, gathered in a dance of artistic expressions.Da: Hun ser op, fanger blikket fra både Jens og Freja, som venter spændt.En: She looks up, catching the gaze of both Jens and Freja, who wait eagerly.Da: "Jeg har det!"En: "I've got it!"Da: Udbryder hun.En: she exclaims.Da: "Jeg vil bruge videoer, musik og malerier sammen.En: "I want to use videos, music, and paintings together.Da: En oplevelse, ikke kun en udstilling."En: An experience, not just an exhibition."Da: Jens smiler bredt.En: Jens smiles widely.Da: "Det er den vej, Astrid!"En: "That's the direction, Astrid!"Da: Freja noterer straks idéerne, klar til at planlægge detaljerne.En: Freja quickly notes down the ideas, ready to plan out the details.Da: Selv hendes organiserede sind kan mærke begejstringen fra Astrids vision.En: Even her organized mind can feel the excitement from Astrid's vision.Da: De drikker deres kaffe færdig, mens de diskuterer planene.En: They finish their coffee while discussing the plans.Da: Astrid føler sig friere, åben for det nye og ubeskrivelige.En: Astrid feels freer, open to the new and the indescribable.Da: Hendes frygt forsvinder langsomt, erstattet af en stærk beslutsomhed.En: Her fear slowly fades, replaced by a strong determination.Da: Da solen går ned over Nyhavn, har Astrid taget sit valg.En: As the sun sets over Nyhavn, Astrid has made her choice.Da: Hendes projekt vil være en rejse ind i Københavns sjæl, modigt og banebrydende.En: Her project will be a journey into the soul of Copenhagen, bold and groundbreaking.Da: Hun mærker en ny selvtillid vokse, et mod til at kaste sig ud i det ukendte.En: She feels a new confidence growing, a courage to venture into the unknown.Da: Med Jens' helhjertede støtte og Frejas præcise planlægning er hun klar til at gøre sin drøm til virkelighed.En: With Jens' wholehearted support and Freja's precise planning, she is ready to make her dream a reality. Vocabulary Words:reflections: refleksionerquay: kajenstroll: slentrersketchbook: skitsebloksecure: tryggelinger: hængerchallenge: udfordringbreeze: briseexpression: ekspressionereagerly: spændtexclaims: udbryderdirection: vejnotes down: notererdetails: detaljerneindescribable: ubeskriveligedetermination: beslutsomhedset: går nedgroundbreaking: banebrydendeconfidence: selvtillidventure: kaste sig udwholehearted: helhjertedeorganized: organiseredeartistic: kunstneriskesoothing: beroligendeflip: vendeexperience: oplevelseharbor: havnensecure: sikrecreate: skabefreer: friere

This episode's guests:Melissa Higgins, Director of Customer Advancement at Censis TechnologiesJacob Long, Director of Sales Engineering at Censis TechnologiesOlivia Fistek, Regional Account Manager at Censis TechnologiesSterile processing has become one of the fastest changing environments in the hospital. Instruments that were once straightforward now arrive with multilayered assembly requirements, robotic components and manufacturer instructions for use that change without notice. The technology used to reprocess and sterilize them has grown just as complex. What a technician needed to know five years ago is not what the role demands today, and the list keeps growing. Every new service line, every new specialty and every new device adds to the body of knowledge a department is expected to carry.That pace creates a quiet gap. Departments are held to evolving standards and regulatory expectations while the day-to-day work of keeping cases moving never pauses, which leaves little room for structured learning. Compliance strains first, then confidence. There is also a second gap that receives less attention. Knowing the correct practice is one challenge. Capturing it digitally, configuring software to match a specific workflow and proving it later is a separate one. Education has to close both.How can a sterile processing team turn three days of education into changes that hold up back in the department?Welcome to ConCensis. In this episode, host Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B, sits down with Melissa Higgins, Director of Customer Advancement at Censis Technologies, Jacob Long, Director of Sales Engineering at Censis Technologies, and Olivia Fistek, Regional Account Manager at Censis Technologies, to preview CtUC Virtual 2026 and the thinking behind this year's theme, From Experience to Impact. Together, they discuss the three-day tiered track structure, the industry topics shaping this year's agenda, the live question-and-answer format, the peer collaboration that happens between attendees and the first major software refresh Censis has undertaken in years. The conversation offers sterile processing professionals a clear picture of what the September event covers, how to plan their three days and which conversations are worth showing up for.What You'll Learn...Why continuing education functions as an operational requirement rather than a professional perk, as instrument complexity and manufacturer instructions for use change faster than most departments can absorb on their own.How the three-day tiered structure splits into a general track, a leadership track and a technician track so attendees can build an agenda around their actual scope of work.The role water quality is playing in this year's agenda, and why industry experts leading the regulatory conversation were brought in to address it directly.What the first major software refresh in years brings to the platform, including an updated user interface and changes to how CensiTrac Intelligence handles metrics and KPI reporting.How attendees reach Censis expertise during the event, from live question-and-answer sessions and clinical educators fielding questions in real time to one-on-one time with a customer success manager.Why the peer conversation is often the highest-value part of the event, as a nine-tray ambulatory surgery center and a thousand-bed trauma hospital discover they are solving the same problems very differently.About the GuestsMelissa Higgins is Director of Customer Advancement at Censis Technologies, where she leads the clinical education team. Her team delivers Service Plus, the add-on subscription that helps customers examine their workflow and get more out of the software they already own. She treats CtUC as the flagship presentation Censis gives its customers each year, pairing outside industry standards with internal guidance on system utilization.Jacob Long serves as Director of Sales Engineering at Censis Technologies, where he prepares and supports the commercial team and works across clinical education, implementation and product. His earlier work training customers in person gave him a view of departments at every scale, from single-procedure outpatient clinics to thousand-bed trauma centers running thirty rooms and eighty technicians. He watches closely for how customers configure the same software to fit very different worlds.Olivia Fistek is Regional Account Manager at Censis Technologies, working on the sales side with facilities bringing Censis in for the first time and with existing customers expanding their portfolio. She partners closely with the customer success team and focuses on keeping facilities supported as their hospital needs evolve. Her vantage point comes from being in customer doors regularly and hearing which challenges are surfacing right now.

This episode's guests:Melissa Higgins, Director of Customer Advancement at Censis TechnologiesJacob Long, Director of Sales Engineering at Censis TechnologiesOlivia Fistek, Regional Account Manager at Censis TechnologiesSterile processing has become one of the fastest changing environments in the hospital. Instruments that were once straightforward now arrive with multilayered assembly requirements, robotic components and manufacturer instructions for use that change without notice. The technology used to reprocess and sterilize them has grown just as complex. What a technician needed to know five years ago is not what the role demands today, and the list keeps growing. Every new service line, every new specialty and every new device adds to the body of knowledge a department is expected to carry.That pace creates a quiet gap. Departments are held to evolving standards and regulatory expectations while the day-to-day work of keeping cases moving never pauses, which leaves little room for structured learning. Compliance strains first, then confidence. There is also a second gap that receives less attention. Knowing the correct practice is one challenge. Capturing it digitally, configuring software to match a specific workflow and proving it later is a separate one. Education has to close both.How can a sterile processing team turn three days of education into changes that hold up back in the department?Welcome to ConCensis. In this episode, host Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B, sits down with Melissa Higgins, Director of Customer Advancement at Censis Technologies, Jacob Long, Director of Sales Engineering at Censis Technologies, and Olivia Fistek, Regional Account Manager at Censis Technologies, to preview CtUC Virtual 2026 and the thinking behind this year's theme, From Experience to Impact. Together, they discuss the three-day tiered track structure, the industry topics shaping this year's agenda, the live question-and-answer format, the peer collaboration that happens between attendees and the first major software refresh Censis has undertaken in years. The conversation offers sterile processing professionals a clear picture of what the September event covers, how to plan their three days and which conversations are worth showing up for.What You'll Learn...Why continuing education functions as an operational requirement rather than a professional perk, as instrument complexity and manufacturer instructions for use change faster than most departments can absorb on their own.How the three-day tiered structure splits into a general track, a leadership track and a technician track so attendees can build an agenda around their actual scope of work.The role water quality is playing in this year's agenda, and why industry experts leading the regulatory conversation were brought in to address it directly.What the first major software refresh in years brings to the platform, including an updated user interface and changes to how CensiTrac Intelligence handles metrics and KPI reporting.How attendees reach Censis expertise during the event, from live question-and-answer sessions and clinical educators fielding questions in real time to one-on-one time with a customer success manager.Why the peer conversation is often the highest-value part of the event, as a nine-tray ambulatory surgery center and a thousand-bed trauma hospital discover they are solving the same problems very differently.About the GuestsMelissa Higgins is Director of Customer Advancement at Censis Technologies, where she leads the clinical education team. Her team delivers Service Plus, the add-on subscription that helps customers examine their workflow and get more out of the software they already own. She treats CtUC as the flagship presentation Censis gives its customers each year, pairing outside industry standards with internal guidance on system utilization.Jacob Long serves as Director of Sales Engineering at Censis Technologies, where he prepares and supports the commercial team and works across clinical education, implementation and product. His earlier work training customers in person gave him a view of departments at every scale, from single-procedure outpatient clinics to thousand-bed trauma centers running thirty rooms and eighty technicians. He watches closely for how customers configure the same software to fit very different worlds.Olivia Fistek is Regional Account Manager at Censis Technologies, working on the sales side with facilities bringing Censis in for the first time and with existing customers expanding their portfolio. She partners closely with the customer success team and focuses on keeping facilities supported as their hospital needs evolve. Her vantage point comes from being in customer doors regularly and hearing which challenges are surfacing right now.

HPR reviews the results of the 2026 primary election; national Solar Observatory scientists capture the highest-resolution images of the surface of the sun ever taken.

8/10/26 Looking Through the Lens – Capturing the Camera (EPISODE 1835)The camera does not capture stage energy; it requires a unique, conversational intensity that treats the lens as a single human being. J. Loren Norris breaks down how to transition your live stage presence into powerful, intimate digital media delivery.Key Chapters:The Lens is a Person: Shifting from broad broadcasting to a single critical leader.Energy Scaling: Adjusting facial dynamics for tight, high-definition frames.Eye-Line Mastery: How to navigate teleprompters and multiple cameras smoothly.EPISODE LINKS:

Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com discusses some of the environmental challenges dealing with wind, shade and water. How extreme weather effects tree health and soil conditions. How dust actually has some benefits to plants. Tree trimming and shading for wind protection. Capturing techniques for copious amounts of rainwater, storing it and more. Broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-windshadewater-with-agriscaping/

Amit Sircar | Chairman ,Novulis Inc                       Amit Sircar built a reputation as a visionary leader — helping organizations scale borders,craft global delivery models, building and leading global teams and drive meaningful transformation. Having shaped digital landscapes, he turned his lens to a new horizon -where the world still breathes its original rhythm, to the primordial grace of a land unscripted,and where wilderness still whispers the language of creation.Amit Sircar – Photojournalist, is on a mission to connect hearts with heritage, people, and the majesty of the great outdoors, through compelling imagery and storytelling. He is soon launching his brand - ‘The World is My Oyster' which invites you to rediscover India's soul,explore global cultures, bask in nature's unspoiled poetry, and to help preserve and protect what should never be lost.This isn't just photography. It's a new beginning.From mentoring top organizations to now tracing through time worn corridors and untamed lands, his journey reflects a shift from building digital futures to preserving timeless moments.Now, Amit walks the wild, climbs through ruins, and traces stories etched in time. From ancient civilizations to untamed wilderness, his photography tells tales of silence, strength,and stillness — moments that move without saying a word. Capturing the world not in data,but in raw, untouched beauty.

On today's podcast, we discuss how to make the most of the back-to-school season, including where post–first-day spending is happening, how less obvious back-to-school brands can capitalize on the season, and whether to double down, scale back, or simply adjust classic back-to-school tactics.   Tune in for a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, along with Analysts Arielle Feger and Rachel Wolff.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-after-first-bell-capturing-next-wave-of-back-to-school-spending-reimagining-retailINSERT/   © 2026 EMARKETER Awin is the all-in-one platform for smarter partner marketing. With award-winning technology, expert support and a global network of 1 million partners, Awin helps brands discover, manage and scale high-performing partnerships that drive measurable growth. Learn more.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Friendship: Blossoming Bonds Amidst Tulips Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-05-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder over de Keukenhof, waar een zee van kleurrijke tulpen de bezoekers begroette.En: The sun shone brightly over the Keukenhof, where a sea of colorful tulips greeted the visitors.Nl: Overal klonk het gelach van mensen en het geklik van camera's.En: Everywhere, you could hear people's laughter and the clicking of cameras.Nl: Het was de perfecte plek voor een schoolproject over fotografie.En: It was the perfect place for a school project on photography.Nl: Jasper, Sanne en Thijs, allemaal klasgenoten, waren hier om samen te werken.En: Jasper, Sanne, and Thijs, all classmates, were there to work together.Nl: Jasper hield van fotografie.En: Jasper loved photography.Nl: Hij was verlegen, maar als hij zijn camera in handen had, voelde hij zich zekerder.En: He was shy, but when he held his camera, he felt more confident.Nl: Sanne vond Jasper interessant.En: Sanne found Jasper interesting.Nl: Ze was avontuurlijk en wilde meer weten over zijn passie.En: She was adventurous and wanted to know more about his passion.Nl: Thijs daarentegen was zelfverzekerd en veel opdringeriger.En: Thijs, on the other hand, was self-assured and much more pushy.Nl: Hij had een oogje op Sanne en probeerde voortdurend haar aandacht te krijgen.En: He had a crush on Sanne and constantly tried to get her attention.Nl: De opdracht was simpel: maak een foto die de schoonheid en sfeer van Keukenhof vangt.En: The assignment was simple: take a photo that captures the beauty and atmosphere of Keukenhof.Nl: Terwijl Sanne naar een veld van rode tulpen wees, maakte Thijs een grap.En: While Sanne pointed to a field of red tulips, Thijs made a joke.Nl: Sanne lachte en Thijs maakte snel een foto van haar.En: Sanne laughed, and Thijs quickly took a photo of her.Nl: Jasper, die aan de zijkant stond met zijn camera, zag Sanne's ogen sprankelen.En: Jasper, standing on the side with his camera, saw Sanne's eyes sparkle.Nl: Hij dacht na.En: He thought to himself.Nl: Dit was zijn kans.En: This was his chance.Nl: Zonder iets te zeggen, liep Jasper weg van de groep.En: Without saying anything, Jasper walked away from the group.Nl: Hij stopte even verderop bij een bankje.En: He stopped further on by a bench.Nl: Terwijl Sanne en Thijs verder praatten, wachtte hij op het perfecte moment.En: While Sanne and Thijs continued talking, he waited for the perfect moment.Nl: De zon scheen op Sanne's gezicht.En: The sun shone on Sanne's face.Nl: Haar ogen keken vol bewondering naar de bloemen.En: Her eyes looked at the flowers with admiration.Nl: Jasper klikte op de knop van zijn camera.En: Jasper pressed the button on his camera.Nl: Terug in de klas was het tijd voor de presentatie.En: Back in class, it was time for the presentation.Nl: Thijs blufte over hoe prachtig zijn foto van Sanne was.En: Thijs bragged about how stunning his photo of Sanne was.Nl: Jasper bleef stil.En: Jasper remained silent.Nl: Toen kwam zijn beurt.En: Then it was his turn.Nl: Hij toonde zijn foto: een prachtige, oprechte glimlach van Sanne omringd door tulpen.En: He showed his photo: a beautiful, genuine smile from Sanne, surrounded by tulips.Nl: De leraar was onder de indruk.En: The teacher was impressed.Nl: Sanne keek Jasper aan met een blik van verbazing en waardering.En: Sanne looked at Jasper with a gaze of surprise and appreciation.Nl: "Wat een mooie foto!"En: "What a beautiful photo!"Nl: zei de leraar enthousiast.En: said the teacher enthusiastically.Nl: "Het is als een moment uit een droom."En: "It's like a moment out of a dream."Nl: Na de les benaderde Sanne Jasper.En: After class, Sanne approached Jasper.Nl: "Je hebt echt talent," zei ze glimlachend.En: "You really have talent," she said, smiling.Nl: "Zou je me kunnen leren hoe je zo'n foto maakt?"En: "Could you teach me how to take a photo like that?"Nl: vroeg ze nieuwsgierig.En: she asked curiously.Nl: Jasper voelde een warme gloed vanbinnen.En: Jasper felt a warm glow inside.Nl: Zijn zelfvertrouwen groeide.En: His confidence grew.Nl: Hij knikte en glimlachte terug.En: He nodded and smiled back.Nl: "Natuurlijk, dat zou ik leuk vinden."En: "Of course, I'd love to do that."Nl: Vanaf die dag begon een nieuwe vriendschap.En: From that day on, a new friendship began.Nl: Sanne leerde fotograferen en Jasper leerde dat hij meer kon dan hij ooit had gedacht.En: Sanne learned to photograph, and Jasper learned that he was capable of more than he had ever thought.Nl: Hij had indruk gemaakt, niet alleen met zijn foto maar ook door zijn langzaam groeiende zelfverzekerdheid.En: He had made an impression not only with his photo but also with his slowly growing self-confidence.Nl: Met de zomerzon die weer op hen scheen, wisten ze dat er nog veel meer mooie momenten te beleven waren.En: With the summer sun shining on them again, they knew there were many more beautiful moments to experience. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbrightly: heldersea: zeegreeted: begroettelaughter: gelachadventurous: avontuurlijkpassion: passieself-assured: zelfverzekerdpushy: opdringerigcrush: oogjecaptured: vangtsparkle: sprankelenadmiration: bewonderingpressed: kliktebragged: bluftestunning: prachtiggenuine: oprechteimpressed: onder de indrukgaze: bliksurprise: verbazingappreciation: waarderingenthusiastically: enthousiastmoment: momentdream: droomtalent: talentcuriously: nieuwsgierigconfidence: zelfvertrouwenglow: gloedimpression: indrukfriendship: vriendschap

The Broken Lizard crew joins Cannabis & Tech Today for an exclusive conversation celebrating Super Troopers 3, diving into the creative process behind one of comedy's most beloved franchises.From writing while high (and knowing when to stop), to how cannabis legalization has changed comedy, the group shares hilarious stories about brainstorming, improvisation, and why the best jokes often happen long after the writing session ends. They also discuss AI, creativity, police fans, and what audiences can expect from the next chapter of the Super Troopers universe.The conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, classic Broken Lizard banter, and an honest look at how the comedy team has stayed funny for more than two decades.Whether you're a longtime Super Troopers fan, interested in comedy writing, cannabis culture, or curious about how AI fits into creative work, this episode is full of laughs and behind-the-scenes insight.

The following conversation unpacks Melissa's work, while touching on what a future feature film from Melissa will look like. Melissa's work is available to view on her website MelissaAnastasi.com, and I encourage you to dive into the available shorts prior to listening to this interview. I also encourage you to check out her commissioned work too which features music videos with artists like Jane Tyrrell from Elefant Traks and commissioned shorts about mental health.the Curb is a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit our subscription page where you can support our work from $2 a month. Paid subscribers get access to our monthly competitions, exclusive interviews and articles, and more. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.Sign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had a great idea while you were out for a walk, driving in the car, or lying awake in the middle of the night...only to forget it a few hours later? I truly believe that most women entrepreneurs don't have an idea problem. We have an execution problem. We have notebooks full of ideas, voice notes we forgot about, client conversations packed with wisdom, and years of thought leadership that never makes it back out into the world. In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I'm sharing my simple three-part framework I use to capture ideas, organize them, and turn them into meaningful content with the help of AI. If you've been looking for a simpler, more sustainable way to create content, this episode will completely change how you think about your marketing. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome and Part 2 of the Marketing & AI series01:30 - A quick recap of the three ways I use AI as my marketing assistant02:30 - Today's focus: Capture, Synthesize, Publish03:15 - Why creating content used to take half a day04:15 - You already have more valuable ideas than you realize05:30 - The hidden challenge isn't ideas. It's organizing them.06:15 - Where your thought leadership already exists08:15 - Step 1: Capture your ideas before they're gone10:00 - Creating a simple system using voice notes, journals, and notes apps11:20 - Your ideas deserve to be captured12:30 - Capturing client conversations and everyday insights13:15 - Step 2: Synthesize everything you've already created14:15 - Using AI to identify themes, stories, frameworks, and common client questions15:30 - Building a content flywheel around your own thought leadership16:45 - AI helps me remember ideas I've forgotten17:35 - Step 3: Publish your ideas in multiple formats18:15 - Using AI to draft articles, social posts, podcast ideas, and workshops19:10 - You're always the final editor19:45 - How AI has reduced hours of content creation into about one hour20:30 - You already have incredible ideas. Let AI help you expand your reach. Stay Connected:

The following conversation unpacks Melissa's work, while touching on what a future feature film from Melissa will look like. Melissa's work is available to view on her website MelissaAnastasi.com, and I encourage you to dive into the available shorts prior to listening to this interview. I also encourage you to check out her commissioned work too which features music videos with artists like Jane Tyrrell from Elefant Traks and commissioned shorts about mental health.the Curb is a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit our subscription page where you can support our work from $2 a month. Paid subscribers get access to our monthly competitions, exclusive interviews and articles, and more. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.Sign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final installment of the story of Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah, we follow Beniyahu as he brings Ashmedai to Jerusalem and helps secure the miraculous Shamir for the construction of the Beis Hamikdash. We explore the strange story of the two-headed man, Ashmedai's overthrow of King Shlomo, and Beniyahu's role in restoring the king to his throne. The episode continues with two remarkable missions: retrieving the milk of a lioness and assisting King Shlomo during the visit of the Queen of Sheba.We then turn to the final chapters of Beniyahu's life, examining what the Rabbi's reveal about his children, his extraordinary reincarnations, and his passing. Finally, we trace the history of his burial place near Tzfas and reflect on the enduring legacy of the legendary warrior, Torah scholar, and trusted servant of King Dovid and King Shlomo.00:00 - Intro00:38 - Beniyahu bringing Ashmedai to Jerusalem05:07 - Capturing the Shamir07:17 - The Story of the Two Headed Man11:46 - King Shlomo is deposed by Ashmedai17:50 - Beniyahu Helps Return King Shlomo to the Throne22:58 - Beniyahu and Retrieving Lioness Milk27:41 - Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah and the Queen of Sheba32:50 - The Children of Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah33:50 - Reincarnations of Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah37:30 - Passing of Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah37:58 - Burial Place of Beniyahu

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Capturing Spectacular Moments: A Zhongyuan Festival Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-02-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个阳光明媚的夏日午后，长城沉浸在金色的光辉中。En: On this sunny summer afternoon, the Great Wall was bathed in golden light.Zh: 魏、丽丽和常站在城墙上，准备进行一次特别的冒险。En: Wei, Lili, and Chang stood on the wall, ready for a special adventure.Zh: 今天是中元节，空气中弥漫着节日气息，山下村子里隐约传来传统音乐的回响。En: Today was Zhongyuan Festival, and the festive atmosphere filled the air, with the faint echoes of traditional music coming from the village below the mountain.Zh: 魏是一位追求刺激的摄影师。En: Wei was a thrill-seeking photographer.Zh: 他总是寻找下一个惊人的镜头。En: He was always on the hunt for the next amazing shot.Zh: 今天，他打算在长城上放风筝，觉得这里是拍摄最佳照片的完美地点。En: Today, he planned to fly a kite on the Great Wall, thinking it was the perfect spot to capture the best photograph.Zh: “那会很棒，”他对自己说，尽量不让自己想起今天是百鬼夜行的日子。En: "That would be awesome," he told himself, trying to ignore the fact that today was the day of the Ghost Festival.Zh: 丽丽和常则明显没有那么热情。En: Lili and Chang were noticeably less enthusiastic.Zh: “这里的风太大了，”丽丽咬着嘴唇说。En: "The wind is too strong here," Lili said, biting her lip.Zh: “而且，今天是中元节，我们不应该在这种地方冒险。”En: "And, today is Zhongyuan Festival, we shouldn't take risks in a place like this."Zh: “没事的，”魏笑着说，“风筝不会有事的。而且，我不怕鬼。”En: "It's alright," Wei said with a smile, "The kite will be fine. And besides, I'm not afraid of ghosts."Zh: 说完，他们踏上了长城的顶点。En: With that, they set off to the peak of the Great Wall.Zh: 魏打开风筝，迎着微风。En: Wei unfolded the kite, letting it catch the breeze.Zh: 起初，风筝稳稳地在空中盘旋。En: At first, the kite hovered steadily in the air.Zh: 魏满怀期待地握着相机，准备随时捕捉那完美的瞬间。En: Wei, filled with anticipation, held his camera ready to snap that perfect moment at any time.Zh: 突然，一阵强风袭来。En: Suddenly, a strong gust of wind swept through.Zh: 风筝像一只巨大的鸟被风卷走，魏惊呼一声，差点失去平衡。En: The kite was blown away like a giant bird, and Wei gasped, nearly losing his balance.Zh: 还好丽丽和常在一旁，及时抓住了他。En: Luckily, Lili and Chang were there to grab him in time.Zh: “魏，你没事吧？！”常紧张地问。En: "Wei, are you alright?!" Chang asked nervously.Zh: “我没事，”魏喘着气回答。En: "I'm fine," Wei answered, panting.Zh: 他看看天空，心里暗暗感谢朋友们帮忙。En: He looked up at the sky, silently thanking his friends for their help.Zh: 这一阵风过后，天空忽然放晴。En: After the gust of wind passed, the sky suddenly cleared.Zh: 在长城的另一侧，一道双彩虹悄然出现，弯弯挂在天边。En: On the other side of the Great Wall, a double rainbow quietly appeared, arching across the horizon.Zh: 魏眼中闪烁着光芒，迅速拍下了这意料之外的美景。En: Wei's eyes sparkled, and he quickly captured this unexpected beauty.Zh: 回去的路上，魏心情轻松了许多。En: On the way back, Wei felt much more relaxed.Zh: “有时候，最好的照片是意想不到的。”他对丽丽和常说，脸上挂着满意的微笑。En: "Sometimes, the best photos are unexpected," he said to Lili and Chang, with a satisfied smile on his face.Zh: 从那天起，魏不再那么迷信，他开始领悟，意外有时也可以带来非凡的惊喜。En: From that day on, Wei was no longer so superstitious, and he began to understand that surprises can sometimes bring extraordinary joy.Zh: 而他人生中最美的照片，也在这个特殊的节日里悄然诞生。En: And the most beautiful photo of his life was quietly born during this special festival. Vocabulary Words:sunny: 阳光明媚bathed: 沉浸adventure: 冒险festive: 节日atmosphere: 气息echoes: 回响thrill-seeking: 追求刺激photographer: 摄影师hunt: 寻找amazing: 惊人superstitious: 迷信enthusiastic: 热情anticipation: 期待gasped: 惊呼double rainbow: 双彩虹horizon: 天边awkwardly: 微妙地unexpected: 意想不到surprises: 意外extraordinary: 非凡joy: 惊喜unfolded: 打开gust: 强风balanced: 平衡panting: 喘着气sparkled: 闪烁unexpected beauty: 意料之外的美景capture: 捕捉contemplatively: 沉思地born: 诞生

July 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks. Includes articles on the top sustainable pharmaceutical companies, clean energy ETFs, and more! By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 169, July 31, 2026 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 169, published on July 31, 2026, titled "July 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks." Now, before I begin, I want to apologize if my voice at any time sounds a little rough! This podcast is presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your go-to site for vital global, ethical, and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content, including stock symbols and bonus material, on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. I have a terrific crop of 27 articles for you in this podcast! Note: Sometimes companies are covered more than once. Now with so many articles to potentially cover, I've chosen 4 to quote from. Titles and links to the other 23 can be found on the webpage for this podcast edition. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Top 10: Sustainable Pharmaceutical Companies from sustainabilitymag.com I'm beginning this podcast with an article that reviews an industry that is controversial for some ethical and sustainable investors. Nonetheless, the sponsor of this industry analysis needs to be considered. The title of the article is: Top 10: Sustainable Pharmaceutical Companies from sustainabilitymag.com. It's by David Weston. Here is some of his analysis. "Here we present the pharmaceutical companies leading in corporate responsibility, innovation and dedication to a healthier, increasingly sustainable future. 10. Boston Scientific (BSX) Founded: 1979 HQ: Marlborough, US Net Zero Target: 2050 In the short term, it aims to achieve a 46.2% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 – compared to a 2019 baseline. By 2050, it wants to achieve a 90% absolute reduction. 9. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Founded: 1974 HQ: Eden Prairie, US Net Zero Target: 2050 UnitedHealth Group is working to source 100% of its energy from renewable sources and reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2030. 8. Danaher (DHR) Founded:1969 HQ: Washington, DC, US Net Zero Target: 2050 Danaher's 2025 Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 30% lower than the 2021 baseline, with 70% of the electricity consumed in its operations drawn from renewable sources. 7. Elevance (ELV) Founded: 1944 HQ: Indianapolis, US Net Zero Target: 2030 Elevance Health… uses 100% renewable electricity, and encourages suppliers to adopt science-based targets… Its initiatives include energy and water efficiency, responsible waste management and low-carbon commuting. 6. Medtronic (MDT) Founded: 1949 HQ: Minneapolis, US Net Zero Target: 2045 Medtronic aims to have 75% of its suppliers backed by science-based targets by 2030… Medtronic also wants to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 52% by FY30 from a 2020 base year. Top 5... 5. McKesson (MCK) Founded: 1833 HQ: Irving, US Net Zero Target: Reduce direct GHG emissions by 50% by 2032. It aims to reduce direct GHG emissions by 50% by 2032 from a 2020 base year. 4. Bayer (BAYN) Founded: 1863 HQ: Leverkusen, Germany Net Zero Target: Before 2050 By the end of 2029, it targets a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline. Strategies include… transitioning to 100% renewable electricity. 3. CVS Health (CVS) Founded: 1963 HQ: Woonsocket, US Net Zero Target: 2050 In 2021, CVS Health emerged as a global leader by securing SBTi validation for its net zero targets… The company is targeting 50% renewable electricity by 2040. 2. Haleon (H6G.SG) Founded: 2022 HQ: Weybridge, UK Net Zero Target: 2040 Haleon uses 100% renewable electricity across its production facilities. 1. Thermo Fisher Scientific (TN8.F) Founded: 2006 HQ: Waltham, US Net Zero Target: 2050 Thermo Fisher Scientific… interim targets including a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2018 levels and 80% renewable energy use by 2030." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Riding the Green Wave: Clean Energy ETFs Benefiting from etftrends.com Now the case for green energy is clearer than ever, and this article offers reasons for it and what investments to look at. It's titled Riding the Green Wave: Clean Energy ETFs Benefiting from etftrends.com. It's by Ryan Schloesser, and here are some quotes from his article. "Following a multi-year slump in clean energy ETF performance, geopolitical tensions sparking global energy security concerns and energy demand from AI data center projects have driven clean energy investment in 2026… (Starting with) Gains in (3) Global Clean Energy (ETFs) 1. iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) tracks the performance of the S&P Global Clean Energy Index… (The) iShares Global Clean Energy ETF has climbed over 20%, and has received inflows of $507 million so far in 2026. 2. Fidelity Clean Energy ETF (FRNW) tracks the Fidelity Clean Energy Index, targeting global companies that derive at least 50% of their revenues from renewable energy. The fund has seen a return of 17.3% and inflows of $60 million this year.  3. Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF (PBD) follows the performance of the WilderHill New Energy Global Innovation Index… (The) Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF has climbed 19% and recorded inflows of $6.5 million in 2026.  Capturing the North American Energy Shift (are the following 4 funds) 1. Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW) tracks the WilderHill Clean Energy Index… The fund has climbed 20.6% this year with outflows of -$305.2 million as surging Treasury yields and potential interest rate hikes pressure smaller-cap holdings.  2. First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) tracks the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index targeting North American companies across the green value chain… The fund has grown 27.2% this year and received inflows of $110 million.  3. ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) and 4. (the) ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY) both provide North American exposure to the clean energy sector. (The) ALPS Clean Energy ETF tracks the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index… Focusing more on the electrification infrastructure component of the clean energy transition, (the) ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF tracks the Ladenburg Thalmann Electrification Infrastructure Index, providing exposure to the companies physically supplying electricity and grid infrastructure. This year, the funds have returned 5.4% and 22.7%, with inflows of $12.8 million and $58.6 million, respectively.  (And 2) Pure Play (Funds with) Exposure to Solar and Wind 1. Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) offers concentrated exposure to a portfolio of companies involved in the global solar value chain by tracking the MAC Global Solar Energy Index. 2. First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) tracks the ISE Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index. (The) Invesco Solar ETF has returned 14.7% with inflows of $536.1 million in 2026, while (the) First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF has risen 21.8% and recorded inflows of $62.8 million over the same period." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3) 3 AI Infrastructure Stocks That Could Double by 2027 from finance.yahoo.com Many ethical and sustainable investors are heavily invested in the AI sphere. So as an homage to them, I have this recent article titled 3 AI Infrastructure Stocks That Could Double by 2027 from finance.yahoo.com. It's by Will Healy at fool.com. Here's a bit of what he says in his article. "1. Nvidia (NVDA) trades at a P/E ratio of 31, which is actually less than the S&P 500 average of 32. This has occurred as Nvidia's revenue grew by 85% yearly in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 (ended April 26). When also considering the 211% profit increase for the same period, the earnings multiple would arguably appear low even if Nvidia's stock price were to double. 2. CoreWeave (CRWV) As one of the leading neocloud companies, CoreWeave has drawn increased attention. Amid the potential for massive stock gains, huge losses and rapidly rising debt levels have soured some investors on this company… CoreWeave has Nvidia as an investor and a partner. That gives the company capital and access to Nvidia's latest technology, giving CoreWeave a competitive advantage. 3. Meta Platforms (META) Facebook parent Meta Platforms is in the process of transitioning into more of an AI-oriented enterprise. The company pledged to spend between $125 billion and $145 billion in capital expenditures (capex), most of which will probably go to building more AI infrastructure… Indeed, the 26% forecasted revenue increase for 2026 is a slowdown from Q1. Nonetheless, that would put downward pressure on an already low P/E ratio if the stock price stayed the same. Moreover, if Meta's AI inspired more confidence, its current valuation indicates the stock price could double without making Meta an expensive stock." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Top Wind Energy Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for Solid Long-Term Returns -- from Zacks.com Lastly, I have this article covering a sector that most of you are concerned with. It's titled Top Wind Energy Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for Solid Long-Term Returns -- from Zacks.com. It's by Avisekh Bhattacharjee. Here are some quotes from his article. "(Note that this is) an updated edition of the May 28, 2026 article. 1. NextEra Energy (NEE - Free Report) is a public utility holding company engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electric energy. The Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company's competitive energy business, NextEra Energy Resources LLC ('NEER'), is a leading generator of wind energy globally. 2. Duke Energy (DUK - Free Report) is a premier utility service provider offering efficient power and energy services. The Zacks Rank #2 company is currently focused on expanding its scale of operations, implementing modern technologies at its facilities as well as enhancing its renewable generation portfolio by investing heavily in infrastructure and expansion projects. 3. American Electric Power (AEP - Free Report) is a public utility holding company, which, through directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries, generates and transmits electricity. Wind forms a part of the company's broader strategy to diversify its generation portfolio and lower carbon emissions… The Zacks Rank #2 company is expanding its regulated renewable asset base. 4. Vestas Wind Systems (VWDRY - Free Report) is a renowned designer, manufacturer, installer and service provider for wind turbines across the globe. To capitalize on rising demand for renewable power, the company emphasizes wind capacity expansion, technological advancement and sustainable energy development… In June 2026, the Zacks Rank #2 company secured five new orders to deliver wind turbines in Germany." End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 23 more articles from around the world with Sustainable Investment Picks for July 2026. 1. Title: This Solar Power Stock Still Has a Bright Future from barrons.com. By Avi Salzman. 2. Title: Solar Beats Coal for the First Time: 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now from fool.com. By Reuben Gregg Brewer. 3. Title: 3 Consumer Staples Stocks Riding The Fairtrade Spending Trend from simplywall.st. Reviewed by Sasha Jovanovic. 4. Title: 1 Nvidia-Backed AI Infrastructure Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now from fool.com. By Dave Kovaleski. 5. Title: Top 10: Wind Power Companies from energydigital.com. By James Darley. 6. Title: This AI Infrastructure Company Has a $638 Billion Backlog and Is Trading Near an 18-Month Low from fool.com. By Matt Frankel, CFP®. 7. Title: 3 Green Investment Stocks Backed By Copper, Biofuels And Solar Demand from simplywall.st. Reviewed by Sasha Jovanovic. 8. Title: Forget Nvidia: This Infrastructure Upstart Is The Real Backdoor AI Winner from fool.com. By Leo Sun. 9. Title: 3 Stocks to Buy on the AI Infrastructure Sell-Off from fool.com. By Geoffrey Seiler. 10. Title: This ESG ETF Owns Google and Intel but Won't Touch Meta, and It's Up 22% in a Year from finance.yahoo.com. By Michael Williams at 24/7 Wall St. Continuing 12. Title: 3 Alternative Energy Stocks Investors Are Watching After The Oil Shock from simplywall.st/. By Sasha Jovanovic. 13. Title: ENVX Stock Soars at Yahoo: Is This the Next Big Environmental Investment?! From catalogo.cpal.edu.pe/. By CPAL. 14. Title: Buy 3 High-Flying Alternative Energy Stocks to Tap AI Data Center Boom from Zacks.com. By Nalak Das. 15. Title: 1 Growth Stock That's Pulled Back 39% and Looks Worth Buying Aggressively Right Now from theglobeandmail.com. By Sneha Nahata at fool.ca. 16. Title: 3 Green Energy Stocks to Buy in July from finance.yahoo.com. By Joel South. 17. Title: 2 AI Infrastructure Stocks That Could Outperform NVIDIA from zacks.com. By Tirthankar Chakraborty. 18. Title: ESG Investors: Why This Dividend ETF Is a Top Pick from ca.finance.yahoo.com. By Baystreet.ca. 19. Title: AI Infrastructure Will Mint More Millionaires Over the Next Decade: 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now from fool.com. By Leo Sun. 20. Title: AI Stocks Investment Strategy 2026: Top Picks & Market Analysis from intellectia.ai. By Jason Huang. 21. Title: 3 Climate Finance Stocks Linked To The World Bank Green Funding Push from simplywall.st. Reviewed by Sasha Jovanovic. 22. Title: BE vs. PLUG: Which Alternative Energy Stock Looks More Attractive? From zacks.com. By Tanuka De 23. Title: 4 High-Growth AI Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Gains from zacks.com. By Anirudha Bhagat. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast, "July 2026 Sustainable Stock and ETF Picks." Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And do click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these tumultuous times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Again, I want to apologize for my voice sounding, at times, a little rough! My next podcast will be on August 28th. See you then. Bye for now. © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Capturing your reader's attention is the most important goal of your MBA application. You want the admissions officer to remember you after reading 20 applications that day. The longer you can keep his or her attention (in the right way!), the better your chances are of landing an interview.In this episode, we take the core principles from Oren Klaff's Pitch Anything, and discuss 4 ways you can get and keep attention in your application. The primal "croc brain" that hears a pitch is very different from the logical "neocortex" that designs a pitch. The "croc brain" is intrigued by pleasant novelty, movement, and suspense. Listen on for some very specific ways you can incorporate these elements into your MBA essays and resume.TopicsIntroduction (0:00)Be a Pleasant Novelty (3:35)Use Frames that Make You the Prize (6:47)Always Show Movement (12:08)Have Strong Alternatives (13:30)Show NotesPitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading and Winning the Deal by Oren KlaffGreat Applications for Business School by Paul BodineResources for MBA Applicants⁠⁠⁠Get free school selection help at Touch MBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Admissions Edge Course & Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)⁠

You can be an exceptional photographer and still be completely invisible to the clients actively searching for someone like you. Not because your work isn't good enough, but because Google doesn't know you exist. Don't worry, though! This episode is going to make that problem go away. SEO for photographers isn't dark magic. For a local photography business, roughly 90% of what moves the needle comes down to three things: your H1 tag, your image alt-text, and your site speed. Your H1 is the main headline on your webpage and one of the strongest signals Google uses to understand what your page is about. "Capturing the Essence of Your Soul" is lovely — but nobody is searching for it. "Wedding Photographer in Austin" is what actually gets you found. Alt-text is the written description attached to every image on your site. Google cannot see your photographs — it reads the label you give them. A file named "_MG_5422.jpg" tells Google nothing. A file named "golden-hour-bride-groom-portrait-austin-texas.jpg" with a matching alt-text description tells Google exactly what it needs to know. Site speed is a documented Google ranking factor, and photographers are almost universally the worst offenders — uploading massive unoptimised files directly from Lightroom. Images destined for the web should be under 500KB. Free tools like Squoosh make this straightforward. I also recommend using a file format such as WebP to bring down file sizes. Finally, we cover Google Business Profile — the free local listing that puts you on the map, literally, when someone searches for a photographer near them. A complete, well-reviewed profile can outperform a first-page organic ranking for local search intent. Support The Nerdy Photographer Sign Up for The Power Up - https://nerdyphotographer.com/newsletter Get some artwork from the print shop - https://art.caseyfphoto.com Buy some Nerdy Photographer Merch - https://nerdyphoto.dashery.com Use our link to buy new gear from Adorama - https://nerdyphotographer.com/recommends/adorama Use our link to buy used gear from KEH - https://nerdyphotographer.com/recommends/keh Follow along with us on social media @thenerdyphoto About The Podcast The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. He just wants to help people and make them laugh. You can view Casey's wedding work at https://fatchett.com or his non-wedding work at https://caseyfatchettphotography.com    If you have any questions or comments about this episode or any other episodes, OR if you would like to ask a photography related question or have ideas for a topic for a future episode, please reach out to us at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact

Originally aired March 11, 2025 "Every child has the capacity to heal and grow, but it starts with meeting them where they are—with respect, curiosity, and an understanding of their unique needs." – Hannah Young In this episode, Lisa sits down with Hannah Young, an accredited play therapist, clinical supervisor, and child-parent relationship practitioner, for a deeply moving conversation about the role of poetry in play therapy. Hannah shares how poetry can serve as a bridge between a child's inner world and therapeutic processing—offering a powerful way to witness, contain, and reflect their experiences.  With her unique blend of clinical expertise and personal storytelling, Hannah invites us to reimagine the role of language in the playroom—not just as a form of communication, but as a gift of presence, attunement, and deep connection. Together, Lisa and Hannah explore: ✨ Poetry as a therapeutic tool – How writing and reflecting through poetry can deepen attunement and support self-regulation for both therapists and children. ✨ Capturing the unsaid – Using poetry to put words to children's experiences, especially in moments of struggle, transition, or emotional overwhelm. ✨ Bringing case notes to life – How therapists can transform their clinical reflections into mindful, compassionate narratives. ✨ Offering poetry back to the child – Ethical considerations, creative approaches, and the profound impact of witnessing a child's experience through poetry. ✨ The rhythm of healing – Understanding how poetry mirrors the tempo and flow of the therapeutic relationship. And this episode takes an unexpected turn as Lisa is brought to tears for the first time on the podcast, moved by the depth and beauty of Hannah's words. In a moment of profound resonance, Lisa experiences firsthand the power of poetry to touch the heart, validate emotions, and create space for healing. Join Lisa and Hannah for this heartfelt and illuminating episode, and discover how to integrate poetry into your practice in a way that is accessible, meaningful, and transformative. ✨

Housing costs rarely rise because of one single policy, fee, or requirement. More often, they build layer by layer until the numbers no longer work. Capturing a Maryland icon, a housing advocate started to tag the layer-upon-layer of process as the "Smith Island Cake Effect." In Episode 5 of The Briefing Room's housing finance series, Dom Butchko and Terry Hickey are joined by Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman to explore the “Smith Island Cake Effect” and the many interconnected pressures shaping the cost of housing production. They talk through the layers and discuss where there are deeply considered policies, and where there are streamlining opportunities, to help advance Maryland toward more housing supply at every level.Notes:2025 Housing & the Economy ReportFollow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

Two British outsiders found themselves in the middle of Hip Hop, just as it was exploding into a global force, capturing raw, unfiltered moments with legends like Ice Cube, Ice-T, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Snoop Dogg before they became household names. Discover how Martin Pearson and Deverill Weekes navigated wild photoshoots, uncovered hidden political commentary, and assembled their one-of-a-kind book from long ago archives. If you love music, nostalgia, or back stories behind hip-hop's biggest names, you'll dig this conversation!---If you're looking for Hip Hop news with context, history, and care, you're in the right place.

In this episode of the Minnesota Rackstars Hunting Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of what it really takes to film your own hunts. Capturing a successful hunt on camera is about much more than just hitting record — it takes extra preparation, patience, learning new equipment, managing mistakes, and sometimes missing opportunities because you're focused on telling the story.We talk about the challenges of being the hunter, cameraman, editor, and content creator all at the same time. From camera angles and self-filming strategies to breaking down the reality of sharing your hunting experiences with the world.But putting your hunts online comes with another challenge: dealing with social media. We discuss the positive side of building a hunting community, connecting with other outdoorsmen and women, and sharing memories — but also the negativity, criticism, and keyboard warriors that come with putting yourself out there.Whether you're thinking about starting your own hunting channel, already creating content, or just curious what happens behind the scenes, this episode gives an honest look at the highs, lows, and lessons learned from filming hunts in today's social media world.

One of the most unexpected benefits of our recent Disney Destiny sailing was the connections we made with some fantastic Disney Content Creators while onboard. On this week's episode, we have some of our favorite new friends joining us. Yep. We're talking all about Capturing Disney Magic: A Conversation with Krause Mouse Adventures. Rachael and Alan tell us all about how their love for all things Disney began and how it evolved into a fantastic, family-filled YouTube channel. They also share some of their favorite past adventures and, of course, we get their opinion on the recent cruise we shared with them. Be sure to check out their amazing Krause Mouse Adventures YouTube Channel and definitely like & subscribe! Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete our time discussing Capturing Disney Magic: A Conversation with Krause Mouse Adventures, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you all about a couple of upcoming documentaries that are coming to Disney+. One that we knew at least a little something about. Another that was a bit of a surprise but definitely will bring with it more than a spoonful of sugar. We also share a few interesting Marvel details that came out of San Diego Comic Con this weekend. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation.   If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us!   We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat!   Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Capturing judgmental thoughts before they become condemning

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Street Stories: Capturing Barcelona's Heartbeat Through Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-25-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Rambla de Barcelona bategava amb energia.En: La Rambla de Barcelona pulsed with energy.Ca: Estiu.En: Summer.Ca: Les olors del menjar dels mercats i el murmuri de la gent omplien l'aire.En: The scents of food from the markets and the murmur of people filled the air.Ca: Entre els turistes, Oriol caminava amb la seva càmera, buscant el moment perfecte.En: Among the tourists, Oriol walked with his camera, searching for the perfect moment.Ca: Prop d'un grup de persones, un artista de carrer pintava amb maestria.En: Near a group of people, a street artist painted with mastery.Ca: Oriol es va aturar per capturar aquell instant viu.En: Oriol stopped to capture that vivid instant.Ca: De sobte, va notar una presència al seu costat.En: Suddenly, he noticed a presence at his side.Ca: Era Mireia.En: It was Mireia.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven amb fascinació mentre observava el pintor.En: Her eyes shone with fascination as she watched the painter.Ca: "Hola," va dir Oriol tímidament, sense apartar la mirada del seu objectiu.En: "Hello," Oriol said shyly, without taking his eyes off his target.Ca: Mireia va girar el cap i li va somriure.En: Mireia turned her head and smiled at him.Ca: "M'encanta aquest tipus d'art," va dir ella.En: "I love this type of art," she said.Ca: Aquella simple interacció es va convertir en una conversa sobre l'art de carrer, les llums de Barcelona i les històries amagades dels seus carrers.En: That simple interaction turned into a conversation about street art, the lights of Barcelona, and the hidden stories of its streets.Ca: Oriol, un fotògraf en formació, necessitava un projecte especial.En: Oriol, a photographer in training, needed a special project.Ca: Mireia, estudiant d'art, estava immersa en una recerca sobre la cultura dels artistes al carrer.En: Mireia, an art student, was immersed in research about the culture of street artists.Ca: "Per què no treballem junts?En: "Why don't we work together?"Ca: " va suggerir Oriol.En: Oriol suggested.Ca: Els dies següents, Oriol i Mireia es van submergir en la vida vibrant de La Rambla.En: In the following days, Oriol and Mireia immersed themselves in the vibrant life of La Rambla.Ca: Entre ells, Jordi, amic seu i músic local, afegia l'encant amb la seva música.En: Among them, Jordi, their friend and a local musician, added charm with his music.Ca: Mentre Oriol fotografiava, Mireia prenia notes i feia esbossos.En: While Oriol took photographs, Mireia took notes and made sketches.Ca: Tot semblava anar bé fins que van començar els malentesos.En: Everything seemed to be going well until misunderstandings began.Ca: Oriol volia centralitzar el seu projecte en les imatges, mentre Mireia buscava una col·laboració igualitària.En: Oriol wanted to centralize his project on the images, while Mireia sought an equal collaboration.Ca: Els desacords van créixer, portant tensió entre ells.En: The disagreements grew, bringing tension between them.Ca: Un vespre, sota les llums taronges dels fanals, es van aturar en silenci.En: One evening, under the orange lights of the street lamps, they paused in silence.Ca: "Ho sento si no he escoltat les teves idees," va dir Oriol.En: "I'm sorry if I haven't listened to your ideas," Oriol said.Ca: Mireia va somriure lleugerament.En: Mireia smiled slightly.Ca: "Jo també podria haver estat més comprensiva.En: "I could have been more understanding too."Ca: "Van redescobrir la importància de col·laborar, de parlar obertament sobre les seves idees.En: They rediscovered the importance of collaborating, of speaking openly about their ideas.Ca: Van combinar les fotos d'Oriol amb les històries i els dibuixos de Mireia, creant una sèrie que capturava l'essència de La Rambla.En: They combined Oriol's photos with Mireia's stories and drawings, creating a series that captured the essence of La Rambla.Ca: A través de l'art i la conversa, havien construït un pont no només entre les seves creacions, sinó també entre les seves vides.En: Through art and conversation, they had built a bridge not only between their creations but also between their lives.Ca: Mentre caminaven per la Rambla, Oriol va entendre que més enllà de la càmera, el que importava eren les connexions autèntiques.En: As they walked through La Rambla, Oriol understood that beyond the camera, what mattered were authentic connections.Ca: I així, la col·laboració es va convertir en alguna cosa més.En: And so, the collaboration turned into something more.Ca: Una relació basada en l'enteniment mutu i la passió compartida per l'art.En: A relationship based on mutual understanding and a shared passion for art.Ca: I amb cada fotografia i cada dibuix, narraven la història vibrant de Barcelona.En: And with each photograph and each drawing, they narrated the vibrant story of Barcelona. Vocabulary Words:the street artist: l'artista de carrerthe mastery: la maestriathe murmur: el murmurithe presence: la presènciathe fascination: la fascinacióthe moment: l'instantthe misunderstanding: el malentèsthe tension: la tensióthe disagreement: el desacordthe conversation: la conversathe connection: la connexióthe collaboration: la col·laboracióthe charm: l'encantthe sketch: l'esbósthe photograph: la fotografiathe target: l'objectiuthe musician: el músicthe street lamps: els fanalsthe essence: l'essènciathe bridge: el pontthe research: la recercathe project: el projectethe training: la formacióthe idea: la ideathe understanding: l'entenimentthe air: l'airethe orange lights: les llums tarongesthe market: el mercatthe hidden stories: les històries amagadesthe energy: l'energia

In this talk, Paul Iusztin, Creator of Decoding AI and author of the LLM Engineer's Handbook, shares his deep expertise in personal automation from managing a digital life with lightweight data pipelines to architecting autonomous agents for deep research. We explore the mechanics of building personal AI assistants and the critical role of using a "second brain" as a context layer over heavy, over-engineered RAG infrastructure.You'll learn about:- Organizing your digital life using the PARA method and lightweight data pipelines.- Capturing and retrieving resources effortlessly with Obsidian, Readwise, and custom deep research algorithms.- Leveraging your "second brain" setup as the ultimate context layer for personal AI assistants.- Generating ad-hoc wikis from markdown brain dumps to streamline content creation and research.- Optimizing AI-generated content by deliberately lowering LLM reasoning capabilities for better styling.- Adapting multi-agent workflows and personal wikis to accelerate software engineering and coding tasks.TIMECODES:00:00 Digital life organization using the PARA method and lightweight data pipelines05:21 Seamless resource capture with Obsidian and Readwise09:26 Resource retrieval optimization using a deep research algorithm12:44 High-quality internet curation versus heavy RAG pipelines16:31 Second brain setup as a context layer for personal AI assistants21:40 AI workflow simplification with Anthropic APIs and CLI tools25:26 Ad-hoc wiki generation from markdown brain dumps for content creation29:18 Codebase ingestion and web scraping proxy tool workarounds34:43 Resource reranking and context window management for large texts39:06 Content styling optimization by lowering LLM reasoning capabilities46:18 Multi-agent workflows and personal wikis for software engineering tasks52:32 Personal wiki scaling for enterprise knowledge bases and book writingThis talk is perfect for individual developers, AI engineers, and knowledge workers looking to escape "PoC purgatory" and build practical, low-maintenance personal AI assistants. It offers highly actionable insights for anyone wanting to integrate agentic workflows into their daily productivity systems without over-engineering their tech stack.Connect with Paul- Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauliusztin/- Website - https://www.pauliusztin.ai/Connect with DataTalks.Club:- Join the community - https://datatalks.club/slack.html- Subscribe to our Google calendar to have all our events in your calendar - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?cid=ZjhxaWRqbnEwamhzY3A4ODA5azFlZ2hzNjBAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ- Check other upcoming events - https://lu.ma/dtc-events- GitHub: https://github.com/DataTalksClub- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/datatalks-club/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/DataTalksClub - Website - https://datatalks.club/

The Human Element Advantage: Driving Authentic Conversion and Algorithmic Visibility with Liz MbwamboIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Liz Mbwambo, the Founder and CEO of Upwynn Marketing, to examine the shifting operational mechanics required for service-based businesses to maintain market dominance in an AI-saturated ecosystem. Liz, a veteran agency leader and strategic marketer, details how traditional local service providers—from legal practices and home services contractors to regional suppliers—can cut through automated digital noise by pairing human-centric content with advanced data-gathering tech. This conversation delivers an intentional marketing playbook for business owners looking to optimize their conversion funnels, leverage first-party conversational data, shoot authentic founder-led video, and future-proof their brand visibility against changing search engine algorithms.The Search Engine Transformation: Utilizing First-Party Data and Founder Authenticity to Capture Market ShareThe rapid proliferation of generic, low-effort AI content generators has created a noisy digital marketplace where prospective clients actively tune out polished sales pitches and sterile corporate messaging. Liz Mbwambo explains that despite technological advances in ad distribution and generative copy, the fundamental psychology of marketing remains unchanged: consumers purchase services based on trust, personal connection, and perceived authority. To differentiate a company from automated competitors, founders must step in front of the camera to deliver unscripted, conversational video content that directly answers real customer questions. Capturing spontaneous insights—even from a smartphone at a desk or in a vehicle immediately following a client call—builds immediate psychological rapport and establishes an authentic authority profile that polished corporate commercials simply cannot replicate.To maximize the return on marketing spend and streamline backend content production, scaling enterprises must utilize artificial intelligence as a strategic listening tool rather than a generic text generator. By recording and transcribing every inbound sales call, client onboarding session, and internal team review, an agency or business owner can collect rich first-party data that exposes the exact language, objections, and pain points of their target market. Feeding these unstructured transcripts into advanced AI engines allows leadership to analyze recurring customer queries and systematically generate highly targeted FAQ videos, blog articles, and social media clips. This data-driven approach aligns corporate messaging with natural conversational search patterns, ensuring the brand ranks prominently as search algorithms shift toward processing human, long-tail queries.Sustaining long-term local market dominance also requires service businesses to balance their digital inbound strategies with diversified media channels, including strategic podcasting and hyper-localized advertising. Hosting a niche corporate podcast enables a service provider to go beyond transactional product pitches, offering broader educational value that positions the firm as a trusted community pillar and industry authority. This multi-channel approach expands brand reach—such as targeting underserved demographics with tailored, bilingual content—while opening direct networking doors with local business partners and high-value prospective accounts. When an organization combines authentic founder-led video, automated first-party data analysis, and proactive multi-platform media distribution into a single marketing architecture, it removes administrative lead-generation friction, protects client acquisition margins, and predictably expands enterprise valuation.About Liz MbwamboLiz Mbwambo is the Founder and CEO of Upwynn Marketing, a prominent digital agency architect, and a seasoned growth strategist based in Orlando, Florida. Drawing from years of high-level corporate experience and a deep understanding of consumer psychology, Liz specializes in helping local, service-based businesses scale their market presence. She is a dedicated thought leader who focuses on helping plumbing, HVAC, legal, and trade contractors transition away from generic marketing tactics to build authentic, data-driven lead engines.About Upwynn MarketingUpwynn Marketing is an elite full-service digital marketing agency engineered to help small-to-mid-sized service enterprises streamline client acquisition and maximize brand authority. The agency specializes in delivering comprehensive local SEO audits, founder-led video strategy playbooks, first-party data transcription analysis, and omni-channel paid media management. Through tailored growth blueprints, educational resources, and personalized strategy sessions, Upwynn Marketing enables regional service providers to remove lead-generation bottlenecks and predictably command market share.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeUpwynn Marketing Official Website: upwynnmarketing.comLiz Mbwambo on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lizmbwamboKey Episode HighlightsThe Authenticity Imperative: Why raw, founder-led video content recorded on a smartphone outperforms overly polished corporate marketing in an AI-saturated market.First-Party Conversational Mining: Utilizing AI transcription tools to analyze real client sales calls and extract high-converting FAQ content topics.Optimizing for Conversational Search: Structuring written and video content around natural human speech patterns to match evolving algorithmic search queries.Corporate Podcasting as a Growth Engine: Leveraging niche, educational podcasts to build community trust, serve diverse demographics, and open B2B networking channels.Balancing Omni-Channel Local Media: Integrating localized paid ad formats with organic SEO and traditional media to capture dominant regional market share.ConclusionThe conversation with Liz Mbwambo underscores that thriving in the modern marketing landscape requires an intentional balance of high-tech data collection and unscripted human connection. By standardizing internal content production around real customer conversations, embracing founder-led video, and leveraging first-party data, business leaders can transform a noisy, generic marketing footprint into a highly structured, self-sustaining client acquisition asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

My conversation with David Perell, host of the "How I Write" podcast and a truly prolific creator, took my understanding to a whole new level. He's one of the few people who has consistently challenged my thinking on how we communicate ideas effectively. In this episode, I dove deep with David into critical questions like: Does writing still hold its weight in today's crowded digital landscape? What specific elements should creators prioritize to make their words resonate? And importantly, how do you stand out when everyone else is shouting? David shares his incredible insights into the craft of writing, the power of observation, and his unique philosophy on identifying and leveraging "currents" to amplify your message. This was easily one of my favorite conversations on the show.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:15 Obsessed with the Craft of Writing02:45 The "Bit" as a Writing Concept05:10 Why People Struggle with Writing07:11 From Seeking Attention to Having Something to Say10:40 The Discipline of Public Writing13:58 Capturing and Curating Ideas20:05 Riding Internet Currents26:50 Identifying and Leveraging Currents32:10 Tying Timeless Ideas to Timely Moments39:15 Uncorrelated Sources of Inspiration45:36 The "How I Write" Podcast47:20 Production Value and Set Design1:00:40 YouTube Growth and Packaging1:04:40 The Guest Maximization Strategy1:10:00 Creating "The Modern World" Series1:16:00 The Modern Pollution of Man-Made Environment1:19:30 Interplay of the Creator Economy and the Modern World1:22:15 Creating the World You Want to Live In1:29:26 Using Art and History to Hone Taste1:34:00 The Soul-Stirring Work1:35:40 Where to Find DavidIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://www.kit.comFollow David:X: https://twitter.com/david_perellWebsite: https://www.perell.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidperellFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comModern World (YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@TheModernWorldBuilding a Second Brain: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.comThe Artist's Way: https://juliacameronlive.com/books/the-artists-wayHighlights:01:15 – The obsession with writing as a craft.20:05 – Understanding and leveraging internet "currents" for content.40:30 – Why consuming uncorrelated content elevates your work.59:20 – The art of deep communication in interviewing.1:29:26 – Cultivating taste by actively discerning what you love and hate.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Dana Concepcion, senior director of fresh and frozen at Walmart Connect. Concepcion sits at the intersection of fresh merchandising and modern digital advertising. In her role, she drives advertising growth across some of the company's most strategic categories, partnering up with leading produce, meat, frozen and bread manufacturers to deliver data-driven, omnichannel marketing solutions. She joins the podcast to discuss aligning blueberry campaigns to seasonal supply fluctuations, leveraging co-branded recipe campaigns and measuring incremental growth.“ What makes our relationship so unique is that there's a real shared goal that we all have. It's a 360 collaboration between our team at Walmart Connect, the merchant and buyer teams at Walmart, the blueberry council, the growers, everyone all together, and the shared goal there is really growing overall blueberry consumption.” – Dana Concepcion Topics covered include: An introduction to Concepcion and her role with Walmart Connect.How Walmart Connect uses real-time shopper and purchase data across omni-channel ad formats.Opportunities to align blueberry campaigns to seasonal supply fluctuations, leveraging co-branded recipe campaigns.How Walmart measures incremental growth through sales lift, new-to-category buyers and repeat purchases.How Walmart uses in-store tactics like deli/bakery screens and product demos to drive impulse buying.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from TJ Hafner in Oregon, Emilie Parkanzky in Michigan and Alan Schreiber in Washington. This was recorded on July 23, 2026.

Larry Eissler III is a military veteran, historian, filmmaker, and paranormal investigator whose passion for documenting the unexplained has earned him recognition throughout the paranormal community. Growing up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Larry served as a 74D CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) Specialist in the United States Army, deploying to Afghanistan in 2008 before receiving a medical discharge in 2015. Following his military service, he teamed up with longtime friend Dan Norvell to create the original Expedition Entity series for the Ghosthunter Dan Norvell Project, blending historical research with real-world paranormal investigations.After stepping away from the paranormal field for several years to pursue higher education, Larry earned a Bachelor of Science in History from Northern Illinois University while also discovering a passion for filmmaking and communications. The rebirth of Expedition Entity premiered on the PARAFlixx network in 2021, where it received multiple independent film festival awards, including honors for Best Web Series and Best Educational Film. Today, Larry continues to merge history, documentary filmmaking, and paranormal exploration while pursuing graduate studies in Communications, specializing in media studies, documentary production, and field production.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern.  We broadcast LIVE every night. #UFO #UAP #AlienDisclosure #UFOSightings #UFOCoverUp #Aliens #SpacedOutRadio #Paranormal #UFOCommunity #disclosure -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at  https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club  --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop  It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio   FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow  SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow  DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow  WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

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Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It's in the headlines, it's being built into software tools, and it's showing up in more and more conversations about engineering, manufacturing, quality, and process improvement.But here's the problem.A company can buy the software. A team can attend the training. Everyone can walk away impressed by what AI might be able to do. And then, a few weeks later, very little actually changes. The tool is still there. The potential is still there. But the habits never formed.And that matters directly to reliability.In electronics manufacturing, reliability doesn't come from good intentions. It comes from repeatable processes, disciplined execution, clear documentation, good decision-making, and the ability to recognize problems before they become failures in the field.That's where AI can become more than just another interesting tool. Used properly, AI may be able to enhance workflows such as:• Reviewing ECOs and identifying downstream process, documentation, material, or inspection impacts• Analyzing AOI, SPI, test, and process data to detect recurring defect patterns• Supporting root cause analysis by organizing failure data, inspection results, and corrective action history• Monitoring process drift in areas such as reflow, cleaning, stencil printing, placement, and environmental conditions• Assisting with corrective action reports, customer responses, and internal documentation• Capturing tribal knowledge from meetings, shift reports, troubleshooting notes, and past problem-solving activityThose are all reliability-related activities. They touch the way products are designed, built, inspected, documented, corrected, and improved. But AI only helps if it becomes part of the way work actually gets done.My guest today is Sean Patterson, author of the printed circuit design and fabrication article, “Why Your AI Training Isn't Sticking.” Sean argues that AI adoption is not really a training problem. It's a habit problem. In other words, the goal isn't simply to teach people what AI can do. The goal is to connect AI to the work people are already doing, such as preparing for meetings, reviewing engineering change orders, working through technical questions, or organizing complex problems.For those of us focused on reliability, that distinction is important. AI doesn't replace engineering judgment, process knowledge, or verification. But when used properly, it may help strengthen the behaviors that support reliability: asking better questions, capturing knowledge, reducing overlooked details, and improving the consistency of technical decision-making.So today, we're going to talk with Sean about why AI training often fails to stick,  how small triggers can turn occasional use into practical habits, where AI can fit into engineering and manufacturing workflows, and how companies can approach AI in a way that is useful, responsible, and directly connected to reliability.CrossGen AIhttps://crossgen-ai.comWhy Your AI Training Isn't Stickinghttps://circuitsassembly.com/ca/editorial/menu-features/43156-why-your-ai-training-isn-t-sticking.html

The shocking murder of St. Clair Community College student Scott Macklem cried out for justice, and the State of Michigan was determined to hold someone accountable for the crime – even in the face of a seemingly airtight alibi. But considering the methods and theories used to achieve that goal, we must question whether justice can possibly be served when a case relies heavily on conjecture, supposition, wild theories, faulty hypnosis, and unreliable witnesses. To understand the present, we must disassemble the past and learn how we arrived where we are today… Framedpod.com

The United States fertility rate just hit 1.599 — that's an all-time low. We are not replacing ourselves. An entire civilization is opting out of its own future. And everyone wants to talk about tax credits and housing costs. Nobody wants to talk about what we spent 40 years putting on television in your living room. Right? Because if you wanted to design a curriculum that would teach an entire generation to distrust marriage, resent family, and view commitment as a trap — you couldn't have done a better job than prime-time television between 1987 and 2020. But here's what's interesting — the television wasn't the beginning. It was the delivery mechanism. The idea came from somewhere else entirely. And they were very, very clear about what they were doing.SPONSOR: Alliance Defending FreedomAlliance Defending Freedom is representing Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew whose Ohio city demanded a government permit before he could host a small prayer meeting in his own home. ADF and the law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe are now defending him at the U.S. Supreme Court, and ADF never bills its clients for their defense. For a limited time, your gift is doubled by a matching grant while matching funds last.Have your gift doubled while matching funds last. Text NICK to 83848 or give at https://www.JoinADF.com/Nick-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – The one thing that could save the country00:00:54 – Fertility at an all-time low and 40 years of anti-marriage TV00:01:51 – It started with Marx: the call to abolish the family00:04:17 – The Frankfurt School and the turn to cultural revolution00:05:51 – Second-wave feminism repackages the attack on family00:06:54 – Radical feminists on pregnancy, patriarchy, and motherhood00:10:06 – Selling family destruction through Gramsci's cultural takeover00:12:33 – Why marriage endured for centuries00:14:53 – Capturing the universities to reshape the elites00:15:42 – How prime-time sitcoms taught us to mock marriage00:21:27 – Modern Family and normalizing the broken home00:24:18 – Should pop culture reflect reality or aim higher?00:25:38 – No-fault divorce and welfare's war on marriage00:27:29 – Why the culture pushes marriage later and treats it as a trap00:30:23 – Why Marxism fails culturally too00:32:34 – A better vision: honoring God as husband, wife, and parent00:37:00 – If pop culture won't model healthy families, build your own

What happens when you start writing, producing, and mixing like the forest, not the trees, and you leave your worries behind?My guest today is Micah Tawlks - producer, mixer, songwriter, and artist based in Nashville, working out of his home studio in Whites Creek. Micah first joined us back on RSR324, and he's back to go even deeper into the intersection of writing, recording, and mixing. He's known for work with COIN, Hayley Williams, Louis Prince, Judah & the Lion, The Lone Bellow, Stephen Day, Ben Rector, and many more, including immersive Atmos mixes with Matt Wallace.In this episode, we dig into how writing sessions actually unfold when they happen in your studio - the unexpected ways a simple co-write can turn into full production, vocal sessions weeks later, or a finished track if the artist or publisher decides to cut it. Micah describes the different roles he shifts between: offering lyric help when invited, contributing chords and melody, arranging on the fly, or simply running a fast demo session when that's what the artist wants.We also talk about the balance between paid studio work and free co-writes, how he and his manager evaluate opportunities, and why some ideas need months to find their artist, while others get cut immediately. He explains what co-writing in pairs vs. groups actually feels like, why some writers don't want lyrical collaboration at all, and how recording the first 20 minutes of small talk often captures the best emotional ideas of the day.Micah walks us through his recent engineering day at Blackbird, choosing from huge mic lockers (multiple U47s, C12s, 67s on toms, etc.), working quickly on the console, and how “fast in a big studio” still relies on the same preparation habits as working fast at home.In the writing room, we get into why clicks can kill a session, how he builds musical rhythmic loops as “human clicks,” when he performs his own time feel into a mic so the grid follows a human instead of the other way around, and how artists respond differently to tempo when the groove feels alive.Finally, we talk mixing: keeping rough mix intent intact, charging a flat rate, when to recommend another mixer, and how honoring an artist's stylistic world guides the whole process. Micah's advice to his younger self? Be a better listener - in the room, at the console, everywhere.Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.comTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.comhttps://usa.sae.edu/ https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off!https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off!https://www.spectra1964.comhttps://gracedesign.com/https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academyhttps://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/Listen to the podcast theme song “Skadoosh!” https://solo.to/lijshawmusicListen to this guest's discography on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Rj5j9yzADbW3n5JEBEGB1?si=f5uo4BpbSmOHkSD9_0VgEAIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/ReviewCLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/567

Join lifelong friends and co-hosts Rick Hogg (founder of War HOGG Tactical and 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations Combat Veteran) and Mark Kelley (founder of Kelley Defense and U.S. Army combat veteran with 31 years in law enforcement) on the On The Range Podcast.   In this episode, Rick and Mark break down the essential skills of capturing training data and having a clear plan before arriving at the range. This discussion comes directly from their recent LIVE broadcast on July 7, 2026, exclusively on the On The Range Podcast CREW Members Page.   Learn practical, field-tested strategies for tracking performance metrics, setting measurable goals, structuring efficient range sessions, and turning every trip to the range into purposeful, data-driven training.   Whether you're law enforcement, military, or a responsibly armed citizen, discover how intentional preparation and data collection can dramatically improve your marksmanship, decision-making, and overall readiness.Key topics include: Why most shooters waste range time without a plan Simple methods to capture and analyze training data Building an effective pre-range checklist and session structure How data tracking accelerates skill development and “Be 1% Better Everyday” Tune in for honest, no-nonsense advice from two veterans with over 60 years of combined military and law enforcement experience in firearms and tactical training.   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-range-podcast/id1508883740 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxHfhWv0VPlSEkP4Q4 Join the exclusive On The Range Podcast CREW for member-only live Q&As, early episode access, training drops, and more: https://www.otrcrew.com/   Keywords: range training, firearms training data, pre-range planning, shooting plan, tactical training, data-driven training, performance tracking, War HOGG Tactical, Kelley Defense, On The Range Podcast, Rick Hogg, Mark Kelley, CREW Members   This title and description are optimized for SEO with high-search-volume keywords while staying true to the podcast's authentic voice and “Be 1% Better Everyday” ethos. All key entities are hyperlinked for easy navigation.            

AI hype is everywhere — and it's about more than AI taking over your job. It also affects the stock market, your investments, and even your student loan paydown strategy. Find out if we're living through another tech bubble moment, why student loan borrowers should pay attention, and how you might want to rethink where your extra cash goes in uncertain times.Key moments:(03:46) Deciding between paying extra on student loans vs. dollar-cost averaging into stocks(07:00) Using the 4% and 3% rules to calculate how much you need for financial independence(09:08) Regret-minimization (not just tax planning) should guide big financial decisions for student loan borrowers(12:40) Capturing tax loss harvesting benefits if the market crashes(13:41) Gauging which professions are most protected from AILike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:The SLP YouTube ChannelIf you're more of a visual learner or you like seeing charts, breakdowns, and exploring other topics, check out https://youtube.com/studentloanplanner

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, author, artist, and creative thinker Sean B.W. Parker shares practical wisdom for anyone seeking to live a more creative life.Sean reminds us that creativity is not a mysterious gift reserved for a select few — it is a practice. By creating simple systems to capture ideas, trusting the creative process, and refusing to give up after the first attempt, we can transform inspiration into meaningful work.Whether you're writing a book, launching a project, making art, or simply trying to think more creatively, Sean offers encouragement to embrace curiosity, persistence, and the imperfect first draft.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy keeping a notebook can become your most valuable creative toolThe importance of capturing ideas when they arriveHow over-editing can block creative momentumThe value of allowing ideas to flow naturally before judging themWays to create a personal system for organizing and developing creative thoughtsWhy persistence matters more than perfectionThe long-term benefits of returning to your notes and unfinished ideasA Moment to ReflectHow many ideas have you had that were never written down?Today, consider carrying a notebook—or creating a digital space—to collect thoughts, observations, dreams, questions, and inspirations. Rather than worrying whether an idea is good enough, simply capture it.Creativity often grows from seeds that seem small in the moment.Connect with Sean B.W. ParkerInstagram: @seanbwparker7YouTube: Sean B.W. ParkerLinkedIn: Sean ParkerBooks and Author Page:https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Sean-Bw-Parker/author/B06XZ76F5YThank you for listening—and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace.We are all connected on a path of love, service, and peace for ourselves and others. Join us again whenever you need five minutes of peace.