Podcasts about careers

What makes a friendship meaningful?Is it how long it lasts? How often we talk? Or could the gift of friendship be something else entirely—the experience of knowing another person and allowing ourselves to be known?This Sound Bite was inspired by my recent conversation with my longtime friend Roz Sobel.Roz and I met almost 50 years ago through work. Later, when I moved across the country to New York knowing only one person, that person was Roz.And then life did what life does.Our paths changed. Careers changed. Families grew. There were times when our lives were closely connected and times when they weren't.And almost 50 years later, there we were—together again for a conversation on Girl, Take the Lead!It got me thinking about the gift of friendship.There's a certain knowing that comes from sharing a particular time in someone's life.A childhood friend knew something about the child we once were. A work friend may understand a chapter of our career few others could. Friends we meet while raising children, experiencing loss or navigating a transition can become witnesses to versions of ourselves that no one we meet today can ever fully know.There is love and care in that.But I wonder if many of us also carry a belief that a really good friendship is supposed to last forever.What if it doesn't?Maybe some friendships aren't meant to accompany us through every chapter. Maybe their gift was the chapter we shared.The love was still real. The care was still real. What we gave one another still mattered.And sometimes we receive another wonderful gift:Our paths cross again.This reflection also connects to something somatic nurse coach Lisa Ketcham-Hendrickson shared with us recently: “This is always home.”If we can learn to come home to ourselves, perhaps we don't need another person to stay forever in order to prove that our relationship mattered.Maybe friendship isn't something we're supposed to collect.Maybe it's something we're fortunate enough to experience—for a season, for decades, for a lifetime, or sometimes, more than once.A Question to ConsiderWho has known a part of you that no one else could quite know—and what gift from that friendship are you still carrying?The Conversation That Inspired This Sound BiteEp. 317 — There's So Much Life to Enjoy: Travel, Curiosity & Adventure with Roz SobelWatch: https://youtu.be/phAJXqPPjpcMore on FriendshipIf you'd like to explore friendship further, check out:Ep. 207 — Building Meaningful Friendships: Overcoming Loneliness and Finding JoyEp. 134 — Friendship Realities: Fizzles, Changes, and Coping StrategiesEp. 131 — True to You: Embracing Authenticity in Friendships with NoorJehanComing NextBroadway actress, bestselling author and success coach Leslie Becker joins us to explore bravery, limiting beliefs, transitions and creativity—including a question I've continued thinking about:What if bravery isn't a personality trait—but a choice?Connect with Girl, Take the Lead!

Most people ask how to start a systems integrator. Rich Kuechenmeister has effectively built one five times, and the lesson is that the parent business decides what you become.Rich is owner and partner at Fishbone Technical Services. Before that he built automation groups inside a semiconductor equipment OEM, an automation components manufacturer, a products distributor, and a custom machine builder where he stood up a UL 508A panel shop from nothing. Each of those businesses sold something different, and that changed the engineering. At a machine builder the machine is the dog and the controls are the tail. At a distributor you build toolkits so somebody else can build the solution, handcuffed to the lines you carry. Rich argues that constraint is what made him good, because a single vendor solution is easy while four component areas from four vendors is where real integration lives.His definition of a control systems integrator stays traditional. SCADA and below, field instrumentation through PLC and HMI, bridging a little into MES. Fishbone works line control, process control on boilers, pumps and valves, and material handling where suppliers ship a motor and a few sensors and nothing more.The business advice is specific. He would rather have one $100,000 project than ten $10,000 projects, because that is one project management cycle instead of ten. He cautions against mixing maintenance work and capital projects without a plan, since context switching between a vision system callout and a pump control program burns budget on both. Dave adds the pattern he keeps seeing: come in at the bottom and you get saved in the phone as the maintenance guy, never the capital project guy. Rich hires on desire, attitude and aptitude, and admits he was once the bottleneck himself.Looking ahead, he expects acquisitions to keep rolling up integrators and leaving a void underneath, since a twenty person firm will not get out of bed for the projects a five person firm lived on. On AI he is practical. He turned three day estimates into eight estimates in a single day, but insists code writing is a subset of the job. He is also still doing a PLC-5 conversion and a DeviceNet upgrade.About Rich KuechenmeisterRich Kuechenmeister is owner and partner at Fishbone Technical Services, a nationwide remote technical services company he co-founded in 2021 with business partner Robert Summers. Fishbone is based in Texas and covers plant engineering and control systems integration from field instrumentation through PLC, HMI and SCADA, with some MES. Rich began his career in the United States Navy working on radars, servos and guidance systems, then spent three decades in industrial automation building engineering groups before starting Fishbone.https://fishbonetechnical.comTimestamps0:00 Introduction2:20 Inside Fishbone Technical Services5:20 From the Navy to OEMs, distributors and machine builders9:00 Becoming unafraid and starting a company15:40 What a control systems integrator actually is20:40 How the parent business shapes the work31:40 Filling the sales hopper and qualifying projects36:40 Maintenance work versus capital projects43:00 Hiring for desire, attitude and aptitude48:20 Letting go of the client relationship56:20 Distributors, acquisitions and the void they leave1:04:40 AI, estimating and reverse engineering PLC codeReferencesPrOTect IT All by Aaron Crow: https://www.amazon.com/PrOTect-All-Plain-Spoken-Cybersecurity-Protecting/dp/B0HBM3F4XSISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards: https://www.isa.org/standards-and-publications/isa-standards/isa-iec-62443-series-of-standardsAbout Your HostsVladimir Romanov is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and the founder of Joltek, an independent manufacturing and industrial automation consulting firm specializing in modernization strategy, digital transformation, and workforce development. Joltek works with manufacturers and investors to de-risk modernization and build the internal capability to sustain results.Connect with Vlad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Want to go deeper? Vlad and the team at Joltek have covered related topics here:System Integrators: https://www.joltek.com/blog/system-integratorsEngineer to Entrepreneur in Manufacturing Technology: https://www.joltek.com/blog/engineer-entrepreneur-technology-business-manufacturingDave Griffith is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and founder of Capelin Solutions, an industrial automation firm helping manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technology. He brings 15 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation.Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Subscribe to Manufacturing Hub: https://www.manufacturinghub.liveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-networkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManufacturingHub

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Send us Fan MailPaul Edwards has led more than 1,000 private equity deals. AI took the grunt work, and now Stax consultants are getting promoted faster.He leads the PE practice at Grant Thornton Stax. Inside the firm, that's 3 to 4 more projects a year for every consultant.But the one thing AI still can't do, he says, is teach curiosity. You either bring it or you don't.That's the exact bar Stax is judging this fall in the Case Competition World Cup Undergraduate Track – free to enter, teams of 4 to 5. So if curiosity is what gets you hired, this is where you prove it. Applications close September 13.Resources:Apply to the Case Competition World Cup – Undergraduate Track, sponsored by Grant Thornton Stax. Applications close September 13.Careers at Grant Thornton Stax.Connect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Send us Fan MailC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We work with businesses, sports teams, hospitals, churches…anyone looking to RISE TOGETHER.  We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out c4leaders.org to support our important work. Season 6 Episode #30 Eric Robinson is coming from Lambertville, Michigan (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Eric via his website preachertobreacher.comEric's new book – Irreverend comes out this fall.   Eric was called to do God's work and worked for 12 years in that space as a preacher.   Unfortunately or fortunately, Eric knew there were other plans for him.   So on Easter of 2002 Eric preached his final sermon. The next Sunday he was in Quantico to attend the FBI Academy. Eric has taken the ingredients of two polar opposite callings and has turned them into his life's masterpiece.For nearly a quarter century, Eric used the practices and principles he learned in ministry to connect with victims and witnesses, and even to break through to criminals. Whether confronting terrorists, rescuing teen sex workers, or developing informants, the skills from his earlier life were put to use in his law enforcement career.   Eric's career in the FBI was diverse and he used his unique skillset to guide many criminals, colleagues, and communities on a journey of compassion, commitment, and patience.Eric thanks for all you have done with your career, thanks for taking the time to put your life on paper, and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…welcome to the show!TOTD – “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”                                                    Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?Worked in Chicago…pizza?What got you into your preacher role?What are your life's essential ingredients?Married for 33 years – balanceJust retired after 24 years with the FBI – best part of retirement…After action…the power of reflectionCommunication skills that are universalValues that are universalNot interrupting silence – using compounding questioning…Congrats on your book – IRREVEREND…interesting title, (not worthy of respect) how did you come up with it?Fitness testing, being fit…The power of connectionNational Security…what concerns do you have moving forward and what hopes do you have…Nutrition and disciplineFirearms instructor…what skills does it take to have confidence in that space…Marathon Running…Most interesting story…Fuel for people who want to hurt people…Characteristics of successful peopleTeam Building, trust building, Lessons learned…Post Traumatic Stress…ForgivenessMindsetLeaving work at workLegacy

Careers rarely follow a straight line, and Desiree Francis wouldn't have it any other way. In this special 50 Over 50 Women of Influence episode, guest host Diana McIver sits down with Desiree, who leads Capital One's Community Finance team, to talk about finding affordable housing at the intersection of finance and social impact, building a career through unexpected opportunities, and learning to network as an introvert. Desiree shares why she encourages emerging leaders to look up, build relationships, raise their hands and take measured risks, plus why affordable housing continues to offer something few careers can: the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work in people's lives and communities.

AI is everywhere right now—and so is the pressure to “figure it out.” If you've been feeling overwhelmed or behind, you're not alone. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Jill Ozovek to unpack what's really driving AI anxiety—especially for knowledge workers—and why it's less about technology and more about identity. They break down the biggest misconceptions about “learning AI,” and how to start experimenting in a way that actually feels manageable.You'll learn:Why AI anxiety is really about identity—not just new technologyThe difference between using AI vs. building AI (and why it matters)Simple, realistic ways to start using AI without feeling overwhelmedShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Website: www.mvpclub.aiJoin the community: https://mvp-club.mn.co/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors:Use code CONTESSA at oakessentials.com to get 15% off your first purchase! #OakEssentials #ad Visit Carawayhome.com/CONTESSA to take an additional 10% off your next purchaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you knew you might live to 100, how differently would you think about the career you are building today? Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, where she's taught for more than thirty years and leads the world's number one ranked programme in human resources. Lynda is also the bestselling co-author of the million selling The 100-Year Life. Ahead of the publication of her new book, Living the 100-Year Life: How to build a career that lasts and a life you love, Lynda joins David to explore why longer lives are stretching the traditional education, work and retirement model to breaking point, and what this means for individuals and organisations. In this episode, David and Lynda discuss: The eight threads Lynda believes can help us build resilient and fulfilling working lives, and why calm is becoming increasingly important Why “amplification”, our relationship with technology and AI, is one of the eight threads we need to manage deliberately How AI is reshaping work at the level of tasks, and what that means for the careers we build Why career architectures, mobility and development models designed for shorter, more predictable working lives need to evolve How organisations can help people navigate repeated transitions across careers that could span 50 or 60 years Ultimately, this is a conversation about longevity, technology and human agency, and how individuals and organisations can make the extra years we have been given count. This episode is sponsored by HiBob. HiBob brings HR, Payroll, and Finance together into a single platform that employees actually use. With AI throughout, you move faster, work smarter, and empower your people to power your business. Sapient Insights recognises HiBob's AI vision, citing the Bob AI Companion for making everyday work faster and easier. Fosway Group also names HiBob a 2025 9-Grid™ Core Leader, recognising the strongest AI vision among Core Leaders. HiBob. All-in-one HCM for HR, Payroll, and Finance. ​​​Learn all about HiBob's modern HR platform hereResources: Living the 100-year old Life: How to build a career that lasts and a life you love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote, “Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom.” Every parent hopes the resources they leave behind will bless their children. But a financial inheritance can have very different effects depending on the person receiving it. That is why wise wealth transfer requires more than simply deciding how much to leave—it requires careful thought, prayer, and an understanding of each child's unique circumstances. Ron Blue, co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and longtime teacher on biblical stewardship, calls this the uniqueness principle. Equal Love Doesn't Always Require Equal Treatment Studies show that many parents divide their estates equally among their children. There is certainly nothing wrong with that approach, but Ron encourages parents not to make equality the automatic default. As he explains, God loves each of His children equally, but He often treats them uniquely. The same can be true within a family. Children may grow up in the same home and sit around the same dinner table, yet adulthood can take them in very different directions. They may marry differently, parent differently, pursue different careers, experience job losses, accumulate different levels of wealth, or develop very different approaches to money. Those differences can matter when determining how an inheritance should be passed down. The question is not simply, “How can I divide everything evenly?” A better question may be, “How can I steward these resources in a way that truly benefits each child?” Three Questions to Ask Before Leaving an Inheritance When Ron and his wife, Judy, began thinking seriously about their own estate plan, they used three questions to evaluate what an inheritance might mean for each of their five children. 1. What is the worst thing that could happen? Imagine giving a particular amount of money to a particular child. How could that money negatively affect his or her life? For one child, the concern may be minimal. The money might simply be given away. For another, however, a large inheritance could create tension within a marriage, reinforce unhealthy financial habits, reduce motivation to work, or create other unintended consequences. 2. How serious would that outcome be? Not every negative possibility carries the same weight. Some may be inconvenient but manageable. Others could damage relationships, character, or financial stability. Parents should carefully consider the seriousness of each potential consequence. 3. How likely is it to happen? Finally, consider probability. A possible problem is different from a probable one. Together, these questions provide a framework for thinking beyond percentages and dollar amounts to the actual impact an inheritance could have. Your Estate Plan Should Change as Life Changes Another important part of the uniqueness principle is recognizing that circumstances rarely remain the same. When Ron and Judy first began asking these questions decades ago, their children were at very different stages of life than they are today. Careers changed. Marriages developed. Families grew. Financial circumstances shifted. As a result, Ron says the answers they would give today are very different from the answers they would have given 25 years ago. That is an important reminder: An estate plan should not necessarily be a one-time decision. As circumstances change, parents may need to revisit both their assumptions and their plans. Don't Pass Wealth Without Passing Wisdom Underlying Ron's approach is one of his most important principles: Don't pass wealth unless you pass wisdom. Wealth does not automatically produce wisdom. In fact, money can magnify whatever attitudes and habits already exist. Wisdom, however, can help someone steward wealth faithfully—and even create additional resources through diligence, generosity, patience, and wise decision-making. That means preparing the next generation involves far more than preparing legal documents. Parents can begin transferring wisdom long before they transfer wealth by talking openly about stewardship, generosity, work, contentment, financial decision-making, and God's ownership of everything. The greatest inheritance may not be the money children eventually receive, but the biblical principles they learned while their parents were still living. Faithfulness Matters More Than Fairness The uniqueness principle does not mean every estate should be divided differently. After thoughtful consideration, parents may still conclude that an equal distribution is the wisest choice. The point is not that equal is wrong or unequal is better. The point is to avoid allowing cultural expectations, guilt, fear of conflict, or simple habit to make the decision for you. Instead, approach wealth transfer prayerfully and deliberately. Ask what each child's circumstances are. Consider what opportunities or challenges an inheritance might create. Think carefully about the consequences. Revisit those decisions as life changes. Ultimately, wealth transfer is an act of stewardship. The resources we leave behind still belong to God, and our responsibility is to manage them according to His wisdom rather than merely following human expectations. Before asking, “How can I make everything equal?” consider asking a deeper question: “What would faithfulness look like for each person God has entrusted to my care?” On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm 60, own two rental properties outright, rent an apartment in Chicago for $2,100 a month, and have about $1.4 million in savings and investments. My rental income is seasonal, but I haven't had to draw from my portfolio yet. Is continuing to rent in Chicago financially reasonable, and is $1.4 million likely enough to support me long term? My wife and I are buying a new home and have about 60% of the purchase price in cash. We need the remaining 40% for only 60 to 90 days until our current paid-off home sells. Would a HELOC, bridge loan, or another short-term financing option make the most sense? Our 22-year-old daughter lives at home and has very few expenses or responsibilities. Would it be biblical and wise to start charging her rent, and how should we determine a fair amount? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For optometry students and new graduates, choosing where and how to practice can be challenging—especially when reliable career information is difficult to find. Dr. Wynn Nguyen is helping close that gap through the Canadian New ODs report, a crowdsourced survey exploring compensation, career priorities, work-life balance, practice location, and professional goals among Canadian optometrists. Opportunity […]

Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. On a recent episode of the podcast, I sat down with Juan Carlos Gasga Perez, owner of Premier Auto Body and the technician and educator behind Auto Body Strong. We talked about his journey, the evolution of the modern collision technician, and the role that better training, better tools, and better processes play in performing increasingly complex repairs the right way. But there was another part of that conversation that really stood out: the way Juan is helping make the craft of collision repair visible. The response to our content with Juan was incredible, and it raises a bigger question for an industry that spends a lot of time talking about the technician shortage: Are we doing enough to make collision repair a career people actually aspire to? Joining me today to dig into that are Erin Solis and Sheryl Driggers. We'll talk about what stood out from the Juan conversation, how technicians are learning today, and what shops can do to create better pathways for their people to grow. We'll also get into recruiting, retention, mentorship, social media, and how we can do a better job celebrating the skill and craftsmanship that already exists throughout this industry. Because maybe solving the technician shortage isn't only about finding more people. Maybe it starts with building careers people don't want to leave — and showing the next generation why they should want to be here in the first place. Let's get into it. Connect with Erin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-killcoyne-solis-534470105 https://squareonesystems.com/ Connect with Sheryl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryldriggers/

The family travel niche gets a lot bigger when you stop selling trips and start designing experiences around each child.In this episode of Bliss to Abundance, Rebecca, co-owner of award-winning Meadowbrook Travel, shares how she and her partner Lee approach family travel by looking beyond the destination and focusing on the individual needs, interests, ages, and personalities of each child.From toddler-friendly adventures to teen bucket-list experiences, Rebecca explains how travel advisors can create more meaningful family vacations by considering school schedules, hobbies, favorite books, movies, TV shows, and each child's natural curiosity. The result is travel that feels more personal, educational, and memorable for the entire family.Rebecca also shares practical strategies for working with busy parents, including consult calls, proactive planning reminders, shoulder-season opportunities, and timing trips around school breaks and major holidays. For travel advisors looking to strengthen their family travel niche, the conversation offers valuable insight into how thoughtful questions and personalized recommendations can turn a standard vacation into an experience families remember for years.Resources Mentioned:⁠Wanderlust CampusKey Topics Covered:Designing family travel around each child's age, interests, and personalityMatching destinations to a child's energy level and curiosityUsing books, movies, TV shows, hobbies, and school subjects to inspire tripsWhy one-on-one parent-and-child travel can build confidence and independenceTurning travel into real-world learning experiencesHelping families navigate travel planning with confidenceUsing consult calls to better understand family travel needs Planning around school schedules, spring break, summer, and holidaysUsing shoulder season to avoid crowds and potentially save moneyMarketing family travel to busy parentsCreating a more personalized client experienceGrowing a travel advisor niche through thoughtful, specialized serviceRebecca is the co-owner of **Meadowbrook Travel**, an award-winning travel agency recognized as one of the top three agencies in Minnesota. She and her partner Lee are double-certified through **Careers on Vacation®** and **Wanderlust CEO**, and they also serve as mentors within the Wanderlust Campus community.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Kevin LeGrett, Chief Business Officer of Beasley Media, shares his remarkable journey through the broadcasting industry, from childhood to leading major media companies. He discusses leadership, industry insights, and the importance of hard work and adaptability in a rapidly changing media landscape. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Kevin LeGrett about: His childhood in Rochester and early influences How he discovered his passion for broadcasting and decided to pursue it instead of attending law school Working as a promoter for concerts and Broadway shows How hard work allowed him to rise quickly from radio promotions manager at CBS to sales rep, sales manager, and cluster sales director, and general manager The nerve-racking experience of having to report directly to Mel Karmazin as a young GM Modeling himself after Frankenstein by taking lessons he learned from leaders such as Karmazin, Judy Ellis, and Farid Suleman, and combing them into his own approach How Bob Pittman convinced him to take a job for iHeart to run LA Joining Beasley Media Group and the value of partnerships Adapting to industry changes and technology and advice for young professionals in media And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Kevin LeGrett was named Chief Business Officer of Beasley Media Group in February 2026. Mr. LeGrett is responsible for working with Chief Operating Officer Brian Beasley to unify the company’s business operations, aligning revenue strategy, cross-platform partnerships, and digital growth to strengthen the company’s competitive position to ensure long-term success. The media executive brings more than 15 years of distinguished leadership experience from iHeartMedia, where he drove strategic growth, built high-performance teams, and delivered transformative results across some of the industry’s largest and most complex portfolios. Prior to joining Beasley Media Group, Mr. LeGrett served as President of iHeartSports, overseeing the nation’s largest sports audio platform and managing an extensive portfolio of broadcast, digital, podcast, and live content assets. His leadership demonstrated a proven ability to scale high-value media ecosystems while maximizing audience engagement and revenue performance. Previously, Mr. LeGrett held the roles of Division President, West Coast, and Market President, Los Angeles, where he led the top-billing radio cluster in the country from 2015 to 2023. Earlier in his career, he served in several senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of Operations for iHeartMedia’s regional markets, President of Political Strategy, President of Citadel Broadcasting, and Senior Vice President and Market Manager at Infinity Broadcasting. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast. ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 21 libraries across 15 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Compass Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, and SPECai. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and American Afterlife. Web: benztown.com Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio Twitter: @benztownradio LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have a special guest Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: An Irreverent Aviation Tale. Kevin encourages pilots and non-pilots alike to persevere through setbacks, appreciate the mentors who shape our lives, and never lose their sense of humor along the way. Affiliate Link to book: https://amzn.to/4zjCd2W Coaching and Mentorship: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ We will help … Continue reading ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter → The post ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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At 52-years-old, Randall Knight embarked on his lifelong dream of going to the police academy and into law enforcement. We hear about qualifying with pistol and shotgun, getting tased, pepper-sprayed and beat up with a baton. If you want to hear his backstory, go back and listen to Mom carried a Saturday Night Special and she wasn't afraid to use it. We recorded that one in May, 2024.If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plususe the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORSThis episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, Bailey Seed and Smartz.Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

Is it harder to manage an employee who has no equity or someone who's a millionaire on paper? Atish Davda, co-founder and CEO of EquityZen, reveals his takes on tough leadership questions—including navigating equity compensation, his most difficult people decisions and the most memorable thing someone has done with their liquidity from selling their private stock shares on EquityZen. This is Invested at Work: Off the Cuff, rapid-fire questions and candid answers to meet the leader behind the title.To hear the full story of how Atish is enabling private companies and employees to sell stocks pre-IPO, and the impacts on risk and retention, check out his full interview with host Rodney Bolden, available right now in your feed. For more conversations on the future of workplace financial benefits, make sure to follow or subscribe to Invested at Work. Share this episode with a colleague, and visit us at morganstanley.com/atwork to unlock the power of your organization's benefits.Visit EquityZen for curated private market investment opportunities, data, and expert insights. Invested at Work is brought to you by Morgan Stanley at Work, hosted by Rodney Bolden. Our executive producers are Fiona Kelsey and Lisa Boyce, and our associate producer is Ive Jones. Our production partner is Sequel Media Inc. #investedatworkpodcast #employeebenefits #workplacebenefits #sharemorganstanley Disclosures:This material is for educational and informational purposes only and is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any security, financial instrument, product or service.Podcast participants' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley at Work or their affiliates. Morgan Stanley employees participating are not acting as financial, tax, legal or fiduciary advisors to any listener or other person.References to EquityZen, private company secondary markets, approved liquidity pathways, private company stock transactions and related parties are illustrative only, not an endorsement, recommendation, solicitation or validation by Morgan Stanley of any company, platform, transaction structure, investment strategy or service provider. Morgan Stanley does not guarantee any third-party obligations, services, products, platforms, processes or performance. Trademarks and brand references belong to their owners.Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the web site. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third party web site or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy and completeness. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Consult appropriate tax, legal, accounting, benefits, securities and compliance advisors.Holders of private company stock should review applicable plan documents, agreements, company policies, transfer restrictions and governing documents before any sale, pledge, transfer or other transaction. Related discussion is general and does not replace controlling official documents.Discussion of equity compensation, private company shares, liquidity events, vesting, taxation, withholding, transferability, employee benefits, HR practices or company stock is not tax, legal, accounting, investment or financial planning advice. Companies should evaluate objectives, plan design, budget and legal, fiduciary and compliance obligations before changing related programs.Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Company stock and equity compensation values can fluctuate. Private company securities involve additional risks, including limited liquidity and information, valuation uncertainty, transfer restrictions, lack of a public market and concentration risk, and may not be suitable for all investors.Survey findings are informational and subject to limitations. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Statements about market trends, private market activity, IPOs, M&A, liquidity events, growth or employee financial outcomes are general observations only and not predictions, guarantees or investment recommendations. Anecdotal examples are illustrative only, not representative of all outcomes and not a recommendation to sell, hold, exercise or transfer equity awards or company stock. Individual experiences will vary.Morgan Stanley at Work services are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, member SIPC, or its affiliates. ©2026 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC# 5796651 08/2026

Melissa Aarskaug, Growth & Strategy Executive, Cybersecurity Strategist, Author, and Speaker, joins the Next Level Careers podcast to discuss her unconventional path from banking and engineering into gaming, cybersecurity, and technology leadership. Melissa shares lessons learned from navigating career pivots, building meaningful relationships, embracing discomfort, and creating opportunities through continuous learning. She also explores why authentic human connection and coachability are becoming more important than ever in an increasingly technology-driven world. Listeners will gain practical insights on leadership, mentorship, and taking their careers to the next level.

Culture Wave artist manager Rachel Hacken joins Tori Kravitz for a new episode of She's With The Band. Rachel discusses the life and general aims and responsibilities of an artist manager, her milestones as Spiritbox's day to day manager, and her predictions for the next festival headliners!

LaToya and Barry caught up on personal and work updates, with LaToya sharing her recent cruise experiences. They discussed work, aging, health issues, and the difficulty of taking true vacations. Barry talked about his teaching, including reading violent short stories and poetry with his students. Both shared their current reading habits, with LaToya finishing Andy Weir's books and Barry reading a historical mystery series. The conversation covered favorite colors, collectibles, and streaming services, as well as recent celebrity deaths and the passage of time. They also touched on TV shows like Beauty and Black, true crime documentaries, and reality TV such as Married at First Sight. Barry and LaToya talked about Marvel movies, Atlanta United's recent wins, and using the Refract app to track shows. They ended by briefly discussing Mark Zuckerberg's reported plans to replace employees with AI and shared thoughts on his leadership.

Amy and Riley squeeze the juice out of this week's episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County (season 20, episode 8) - "A Steak for Shane. If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turtle Time Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And please, if you want to watch some of the fun things we do, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com #thePOZcast is proud to welcome Dalia as our newest partner. Dalia helps employers convert more career-site traffic into qualified applicants by giving job seekers a universal candidate profile that eliminates repetitive applications and streamlines the application process. Learn more (link below) https://www.dalia.co/audit?utm_source=pos About: I'm joined by two leaders who have built careers around one simple idea: great businesses are built by great people. First is Josh Robinson, a transformational executive with more than 20 years of experience leading finance, technology, and business strategy across organizations ranging from $50 million to $7 billion in revenue. Josh is known for building high-performing teams, creating cultures that attract top talent, and helping companies think big, start small, and scale fast. Joining him is Mike Nathan, a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, investor, and startup builder who's helped launch, advise, and invest in more than a dozen companies across industries. From Search & Rescue Swimmer to founder, board member, and operator, Mike believes that business is one of the most powerful vehicles for creating meaningful impact for people and communities. Together, Josh and Mike bring an incredible combination of operational excellence, entrepreneurial grit, and people-first leadership. I'm excited to dive into their journeys, what they've learned building companies and cultures, and where they see the future of work and leadership heading next. Key Takeaways: Not every high performer should become a manager. Companies need meaningful advancement paths for strong individual contributors instead of forcing them into leadership roles they may not want or be equipped for. Leadership is less about having every answer and more about building the right team. Great leaders trust subject-matter experts, ask better questions, and create the conditions for others to execute. Authenticity builds more trust than pretending to know everything. Employees respond better to leaders who admit what they do not know and work alongside the team to find the answer. Conviction can matter as much as competency. Skills may get someone through the interview process, but genuine belief in the company's mission determines whether they will remain committed when things get difficult. A founder's ability to delegate is a critical indicator of scalability. Founders who constantly say “I,” control every decision, and cannot step away will eventually become the bottleneck in their own business. Raising capital should serve a specific goal, not someone's ego. Companies should pursue funding when it accelerates product development, sales, expansion, or a planned exit, not because announcing a major round has become a status symbol. AI is creating the rise of the “Army of One.” Individuals and small teams can now use AI, outsourcing, and personal branding to produce the output and profitability once associated with much larger organizations. Take the “Army of One” seriously, but not literally. AI can dramatically increase individual productivity, but growing companies will still need talented people when complexity, scale, and human connection demand them. Replacing employees with AI is often the wrong strategy. The greater opportunity is to give employees AI tools, remove repetitive work, and redeploy people into more valuable roles that improve service and generate revenue. The professionals who thrive will combine expertise with AI fluency. Human judgment, technical knowledge, and relationship skills will remain valuable, but people who fail to learn how to apply AI within their field risk being left behind.     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Impact 01:43 Personal Leadership Journeys 05:19 The Role of Individual Contributors vs. Leaders 08:12 Evolving Beliefs About Leadership 09:48 Hiring Talent vs. Building Executable Teams 12:44 Evaluating Founders and Their Potential 14:43 Post-Mortem Analysis of Failed Startups 15:52 The Right Time to Raise Capital 17:52 The Army of One Myth and AI's Role 26:51 AI's Impact on Jobs and Company Culture 32:28 The Importance of Human Expertise in a Tech-Driven World 33:16 Hiring for Heart: The Key to Successful Interviews 35:21 Assessing Compatibility: The Role of Personality in Hiring 37:49 Radical Transparency in Leadership and Its Challenges 41:33 Risky Decisions: Career Moments That Changed Everything 45:06 Debunking Business Clichés: What Needs to Die 47:40 AI: Signal or Hype? Perspectives on Job Disruption 51:57 Investing in Healthcare: The Future of Tech-Enabled Solutions 54:13 Legacy: What Do We Want to Be Remembered For? 55:36 Defining Success: Balancing Personal and Professional Life    

Great news! If you make a purchase from any link of the links below, the channel earns a small affiliate commission from the site. Many thanks ahead of time. BETTER HELP: https://www.betterhelp.com/JAYREELZ save 10% OFF of your first month. OLIPOP Soda: https://www.drinkolipop.com use promo code JAYREELZ for 15% off of your purchase. BOMBA SOCKS: https://www.gopjn.com/t/2-561785-354075-142593 SAVE 20% CONSUMER CELLULAR: https://www.pntrs.com/t/2-593611-354075-293459 It's been a while since I've had a special guest join me on the podcast. Today, WFAN's weekend sports talk show host, Danielle McCartan shares her story about her journey in the radio business. How she landed the job at the first all sports talk radio show in the country, having to juggle a full time teaching position AND work weekends talking sports, what her ‘dream job' in the industry is and how we met are some of the things we discuss. It's a jam packed thirty minute plus conversation that'll make you appreciate her grind and what's possibly next for her. Here's a video of Danielle, myself and other contestants on a Clash/House of Highlights video we did back in April on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9-YsqTVeII8?si=FtjlnFR7XBRVbU5C You can listen to Danielle on WFAN Saturday and Sunday evenings here: https://www.audacy.com/wfan or on the Audacy app. Please subscribe, leave a rating and post a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. For daily shorts, weekly vlogs and then some, please subscribe to my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMucZq-BQrUrpuQzQ-jYF7w If you'd like to contribute to the production of the podcast, please visit my Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/TheJAYREELZPodcast   Many thanks for all of your love and support.   Intro/outro music by Cyklonus. LINKS TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jayreelz-podcast/id1354797894 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jtCQwuPOg334jmZ0xiA2D?si=22c9a582ef7a4566 AUDACY: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-jayreelz-podcast-d9f50 iHEARTRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-jayreelz-podcast-43104270/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://www.amazon.com/The-JAYREELZ-Podcast/dp/B08K58SW24/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+jayreelz+podcast&qid=1606319520&sr=8-1

In this episode, host Marc Goldberg interviews two dedicated apprentices with the Machinists Institute — Tristen Herbig and Kristin Mayer — along with Shana Peschek, Machinists Institute's founding Executive Director and current Training & Apprenticeships Director with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union (IAM), and Hien Kieu, Executive Director at Partner in Employment (PIE), a community-based organizational partner to Machinists Institute.Tristen and Kristin share their apprenticeship experiences with the Machinists Institute at their respective employers, MSHS Pacific Power Group in the Puget Sound area and Koontz Machine and Welding in Coos Bay, Oregon. They offer insights on how organizations can support and scale apprenticeship programs, and reflect on how this education and training experience has shaped their careers and lives.Shana builds on the conversation with Tristen and Kristin and elaborates on the Machinists Institute apprenticeship model, which includes critical support services for learners such as childcare to help ensure participants can address different needs to be able to complete their apprenticeship program. She emphasizes the important role of community partnerships in MI's scaling efforts with employers, community colleges, and community-based organizations like Partner in Employment.Hien describes how Partner in Employment offers pathways to good jobs for immigrant and refugee populations in the Seattle/Tacoma area, including a dynamic pre-apprenticeship program with Machinists Institute that has prepared many clients for registered apprenticeships and machining-related employment opportunities across the region. She shares valuable recommendations on effective partnerships and how to center learners in this collaborative work.This season of the podcast comes to you through the support of Ascendium Education.

Sports Social Work Is Booming: NIL, Athlete Mental Health & Careers | Dr. Matthew MooreDr. Matthew Moore joins Diversified Game to break down the rapidly growing field of sport social work and what it actually takes to build a career helping athletes beyond the scoreboard.Dr. Moore is Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, co-founder of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports, founder/editor of the Sport Social Work Journal, and a leader in sport social work education and research.We get into the questions people usually avoid: Do sports social work certificates actually help you get hired? Are relationships and real athletic experience more valuable than credentials? Should social workers pursue a PhD or DSW? Why are many PhD programs funded while DSW programs often are not? Where does AI help research, and where does it fall short?The conversation goes deeper into NIL, athlete protection, dual relationships, financial literacy, youth burnout, international athletes, recruiting in Africa, and the danger of making athletic identity a young person's entire identity. Dr. Moore explains why collegiate and community sports are seeing some of the strongest growth opportunities for social workers and why social work, psychology, psychiatry, coaching, and athletic training should work together instead of competing.We also discuss the University of Kentucky's sport social work education pathways, career networking, his sport social work textbook, and a new comprehensive sport social work handbook being developed with more than 100 international experts.GUESTDr. Matthew MooreUniversity of Kentucky College of Social WorkEmail: mattmoore@uky.eduAlliance of Social Workers in SportsSport Social Work JournalLearn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information:http://diversifiedgame.com/Subscribe for more updates:https://www.youtube.com/@DiversifiedGamePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/profile?u=15553364Facebook:https://web.facebook.com/GAMEDIVERSIFIED/Twitter (X):https://x.com/gamediversifiedLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamediversifiedWebsite:http://diversifiedgame.com/Business inquiries:KELLEN@COLEMANPRFIRM.COM0:00 Meet Dr. Matthew Moore1:05 What is sport social work?2:28 Do you need a sport social work certificate?4:42 Certificates vs relationships and real sports experience6:29 PhD vs DSW: Why choose a PhD?8:01 AI vs real peer-reviewed research9:21 DSW vs PhD in the real world11:04 Why PhD students may get funded11:58 Will sport social work credentials become necessary?14:49 University of Kentucky sport social work credentials18:00 Where the sport social work jobs are growing19:58 When your love of sports becomes your professional identity22:17 NIL, sports agents and dual relationships26:13 NIL money, parents and financial literacy30:05 Sport social work vs sport psychology33:35 Youth sports pressure, burnout and identity36:57 Recruiting athletes from Africa40:19 International athletes and NIL complications41:36 Making tennis accessible42:47 Can a certificate program help you get a job?45:10 Dr. Moore's sport social work textbook46:40 New sport social work handbook with 100+ experts49:05 Could sport social work support its own podcast?50:26 Athletes are more than athletes53:49 Final message

Midlife can be one of the biggest relationship stress tests couples will ever face. Your body changes. Your children grow up. Parents age. Careers shift. Health and retirement become more important. And somewhere along the way, you may realize you've spent years surviving, achieving, and taking care of everyone else without truly connecting with yourself or your partner. In this episode, we get personal about their own midlife journeys and explore why this season can bring old wounds, burnout, relationship patterns, and deeper questions about purpose and happiness to the surface. Because midlife doesn't necessarily destroy relationships.It often reveals them. And what gets revealed can become an opportunity to heal, reconnect, and intentionally create what comes next. In This Episode, We Cover: Why midlife can be such a major stress test for relationships What happens when the life you built no longer feels fulfilling What were our personal midlife wake-up calls How childhood experiences and old wounds continue showing up in relationships What happens when survival mode stops working Why midlife often brings questions about purpose, authenticity, and what really matters How slowing down can create space for deeper intimacy and connection Why you don't have to spend the next 20 or 30 years repeating the last 20 or 30 Ready to Go Deeper? If midlife has you looking at your relationship and thinking, Something needs to change, this is exactly the kind of work we explore inside our Couples Retreats. Our next intimate Couples Retreat is September 17–21 at our private lakeside sanctuary in North Kawartha, Ontario. Over four days, we help couples step away from everyday life, reconnect, deepen intimacy, rebuild trust, communicate differently, and reignite the connection between them. Reserve your retreat spot here:

The same instincts that make a great lawyer can be the exact thing keeping them from asking for help. In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Brian Cuban, an attorney, author, and long-term recovery advocate, for a raw account of the depression, eating disorder, and addiction that nearly ended his life, and the moment he finally chose to fight for it. Brian pulls back the curtain on what drives so many lawyers toward substance abuse in silence, and why the legal profession's culture of strength makes it one of the hardest places to ask for help. This is a candid look at what recovery actually requires, and what it means to build a profession where struggling colleagues don't have to hide. Here's what you'll learn: Why lawyers face a higher risk of addiction, and why the profession makes it so hard to admit it How to spot the early warning signs before they become a rock-bottom moment What it takes to build a compassionate community that helps colleagues before they have to hit bottom Brian walked back from the edge. His story is here for anyone who needs to know it's possible. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:04:05) A childhood shaped by shame (00:14:55) Choosing law school to hide (00:27:04) His brother steps in to help (00:33:38) Trading tickets for cocaine (00:41:23) His first 12-step meeting (00:43:58) Writing The Addicted Lawyer (00:47:23) Addiction's toll on lawyers (00:53:43) Why compassion matters most (01:00:00) Careers rebuild, lives can't ---- Links & Resources: Brian Cuban The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption by Brian Cuban Mark Cuban Texas Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) 2016 ABA/Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation study on lawyer well-being Karen Carpenter ---- Learn what sustainable growth can look like for your firm at crispcoach.com. ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 469. How to Turn Your Darkest Failures into Unstoppable Drive with Ken Rideout 412. Why Doing Hard Things Is the Ultimate Advantage with Joe De Sena 141. David Goggins - Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within

Is "follow your passion" actually bad career advice? Lauren sits down with bestselling author Tom Rath to discuss why passion isn't the key to fulfillment—and how contribution, strengths, and impact can lead to more meaningful work.You'll learn:Why "follow your passion" is often misleading—and what to focus on instead when making career decisions.How shifting your attention from personal fulfillment to contribution can create more meaning and satisfaction at work.The small, practical questions you can ask yourself to find purpose, strengthen your impact, and build a happier career in the age of AI.Show Notes:Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Tom Rath website: https://tomrath.org/ What's the Point book: https://tomrath.org/whats-the-pointStrengths Finder Book: https://tomrath.org/book-strengthsfinder Career Contessa Resources:Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors:Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code CONTESSA at https://branchbasics.com/CONTESSA #branchbasicspodLimited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code [Career] at huel.com/[Career]. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Thanks to today's sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to ogee.com/CONTESSA and use code CONTESSA to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sleuthing through patient histories for the clue everyone else missed, asking patients about caves, scorpions, and shaman retreats, and sounding the alarm on a potential Ebola case with Dr. Boghuma Titanji, an infectious disease doctor. What annoys ID doctors about the TV show House? And which infections can she diagnose by smell?LINKS & REFERENCESPsittacosis is a rare bacterial infection spread from birds, explained on the CDC's psittacosis pageA 2026 hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship killed three passengers, per this CDC health advisory.APOPO trains rats to sniff out tuberculosis in sputum samples. See how it works.Listen to Death, Sex, and MoneyGOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

We're going to look at rice industry careers in this frank and heartfelt discussion. We'll meet two new USA Rice staff: Caroline Slack who is joining the communications and content team and will be your co-host going forward and Mollie Buckler, who brings her experience from a rival organization to grower relations and Asia market access. We also celebrate the long ag engineering career of Dr. Tim Burcham, who is retiring as the director of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center. Everyone talks about their journeys, their inspirations, and what they learned along the way. All that, and a tribute to USA Rice's Deborah Willenborg who also retired this year. With special guests: Mollie Buckler, USA Rice and Dr. Tim Burcham, Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center Hosted by: Michael Klein and Caroline Slack

About one in ten jobs across the globe are in the travel industry, but from the hundreds of conversations I've had over the years, I've learnt that the paths to working in tourism and travel are many and varied! In this episode I chat with four people who've found their way into this industry through very different ways. First up, Russell True describes how he ended up having a lifetime career in the dude ranch accommodation and experience industry; then I speak with Mathi Thayanan who now runs his own travel company in Sri Lanka but didn't always plan to do this. Jana Marie Bald then explains her career path from agricultural science to tourism (not what I'd expected!) and finally, Aabiskar Thapa describes how from growing up near Pokhara, Nepal and seeing tourists on the trail, he took a circuitous route to ending up working in travel himself. Links: Russell True of the True Ranch Collection - https://trueranchcollection.com/ Mathi’s business in Sri Lanka, The Curious Experience - https://thecuriousexperience.com/ Jana’s app Ørth - https://www.oerth.life/ Sharing Seeds in Nepal - https://linktr.ee/sharing.seeds Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/401 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you know when a chapter of your life is over and how do you leave it well?In this Pause with PK solo episode, I shares a chance conversation at a Miami Dolphins game that brought me back to a “Keeper” my mom saved more than 30 years ago: a passage about the art of the graceful exit.Life happens in seasons. Careers change. Friendships evolve. Relationships end. We move, divorce, change direction and outgrow versions of ourselves. And while I admit, I'm not always quick to close a chapter, I believe deeply in the importance of exiting one with grace… especially when it comes to careers and divorce (when possible!).This short reflection is an invitation to consider the chapters and seasons in your own life: what deserves to be held onto, what may be ready to end, and how we can honor what mattered without needing to stay there.Take a few minutes to Pause with PK… and wherever life takes you next, hold tight to the good.Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.PaigeKornblue.com

Coaching, Courses, and Scholarships. https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/ ========================================= When most people hear the phrase “remote career,” they picture someone working from a laptop at home, sitting in a coffee shop, or answering emails from a beach. But there is another kind of remote career. A career where your office might be 35,000 feet above the ground. A … Continue reading ACP465 Pilot: The Ultimate Remote Career → The post ACP465 Pilot: The Ultimate Remote Career appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Our first ever live podcast happened this summer, so I thought I'd share it with you! Thanks so much to Jemma Sbeg for joining me and 22 Bishopsgate for hosting us.If you haven't heard of Jemma Sbeg, she is the host of The Psychology of Your 20s, one of the most listened-to podcasts in the world. It recently ranked in the global top 20, and was launched on Netflix last year. But what makes Jemma even more interesting is the story of how she got there: she started the podcast as a side project whilst working an 80-plus hour week in a corporate job. She built it episode by episode, using her background in psychology to break down the things that make ambitious people feel stuck, anxious, and like they're falling behind.I really hope you love our chat! And if you want to come to a live pod in the future, let me know! +JEMMA SBEGListen to The Psychology of Your 20s: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/ Follow TPOY20s: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en+SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34+FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghard...TikTok: / workinghardpodcast+DILEMMA SUBMISSIONIf you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to podcast@grace-beverley.com with the subject beginning DILEMMAS or DM us @workinghardpod on instagram!+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

The global IPO market is roaring back but some of the most interesting action isn't happening on Wall Street.In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett take a whistle-stop tour of the global IPO boom, from China's extraordinary robotics race and Hong Kong's growing pipeline of AI listings to what could become the biggest IPO in India's history.We break down why Chinese robotics companies are attracting huge investor demand, what embodied AI could mean for the next stage of the technology cycle, and why Hong Kong is emerging as an important fundraising hub for the sector. We then head to India to look at the planned listing of the National Stock Exchange, before exploring the surprisingly active IPO markets of Pakistan and Zambia.Finally, we return to the US to ask an important question: with so much investor capital being pulled towards mega AI and technology listings, are other companies being crowded out?A global look at where capital is flowing, why IPO activity is returning and what it tells us about the changing shape of markets.(00:00) The Global IPO Boom(03:48) IPOs Are Back(06:00) Careers in Equity Capital Markets(10:04) China's Robot IPO Boom(11:36) The Unitree Robotics Story(18:36) China vs the US(22:15) Hong Kong's Robot Gold Rush(27:27) India's Biggest IPO Ever(30:36) Inside an IPO Roadshow(33:01) Pakistan's Record IPO Year(36:12) Zambia's IPO Boom(39:10) Why This US IPO Flopped(40:39) The Defence Tech Opportunity

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Welcome to The Daily. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. Our text today is 1 Peter 2:4-8: As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," and "A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. — 1 Peter 2:4-8 Imagine spending the rest of your life answering questions about something Jesus said to you decades earlier. Jesus renamed Simon and called him Peter—"rock" (John 1:42). Then He made the remarkable statement, "On this rock I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18). Ever since, people have debated exactly what Jesus meant. What strikes me is how Peter responds. Years later, when Peter writes about stones and foundations, he never draws attention to himself. Instead, he points people away from the man called "Rock" and toward the true Stone. Toward Jesus. Peter writes, "As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious." Christianity is not merely about embracing a set of beliefs or adopting religious practices. It is about coming to a Person. And that Person is Jesus Christ. Peter describes him as a Living Stone. That image would have caught the attention of both Jewish and Gentile readers. Stones were associated with permanence, strength, and stability. Yet Peter says this Stone is alive. Jesus was rejected, crucified, and buried, but death could not hold him. The cornerstone of God's kingdom still lives. Peter then reminds his readers that they, too, are "living stones" being built into a spiritual house. God is not simply saving isolated individuals. He is building a people. Each believer finds his place and purpose in relationship to Christ and to one another. But the cornerstone image is where Peter's point becomes unmistakable. A cornerstone was not decorative. It established the alignment of the entire structure. Every other stone was set in reference to it. If the cornerstone was off, the whole building would eventually be compromised. The same is true in our lives. Everyone is building something. Careers are built. Families are built. Reputations are built. Dreams are built. The question is not whether you are building. The question is what your life is built upon. Peter draws on two Old Testament texts, Isaiah and the Psalms, to show that this same Stone, chosen and precious to God, was rejected by many. To those who believe, Jesus is the cornerstone. To those who reject him, He becomes "a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." The Stone does not change. The response to the Stone does. We live in a culture obsessed with self-construction. Build your platform. Curate your identity. Create your truth. Reinvent yourself. Peter offers a different vision in this text. You don't create your own foundation. You choose what foundation you trust. And eventually, every life reveals what it was built upon. Jesus will either become the foundation beneath your life or the obstacle in your path. You don't have to build a perfect life. But you do need the right foundation. Because storms have a way of exposing what we've been building on all along. So build on the cornerstone, don't stumble over it. DO THIS: Take inventory of the areas of your life that matter most—your relationships, work, finances, priorities, and ambitions. Ask yourself honestly whether they are aligned with Christ or merely built around your own desires. ASK THIS: What foundation am I trusting most right now? In what area of my life is Jesus shaping my decisions and priorities? Where might I be resisting Christ instead of aligning myself with Him? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for giving me a foundation that cannot be shaken. Forgive me for the ways I build around my own plans and desires rather than aligning my life with Christ. Help me trust Jesus more deeply and shape every part of my life around Him. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Cornerstone."

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In this episode of Local Matters, host George Halford welcomes longtime Cookeville High School Career and Technical Education instructor Randy Mansell for a conversation about the life-changing impact of skilled trades and workforce education. Drawing from decades of experience in construction, farming, and the classroom, Mansell reflects on his journey from working alongside his father in the family construction business to inspiring generations of students to pursue rewarding careers in the trades. The discussion explores the growing demand for skilled workers, the evolution of career and technical education, and the opportunities available to young people who choose apprenticeships and hands-on professions. Mansell also shares stories of former students who have gone on to build successful careers, explains the importance of strong work ethic and reliability, and offers his perspective on how technology and artificial intelligence will shape—but never replace—the need for skilled craftspeople. It's an encouraging conversation about education, opportunity, and why the Upper Cumberland continues to be a place where hard work, practical skills, and community relationships can build a successful future. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! The UC Now · News Talk 94.1

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

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

Jen Abel is the co-founder of JJellyfish and GM of enterprise sales at State Affairs. She is widely regarded as one of the sharpest practitioners in enterprise sales, and for that reason, this is her third visit to the podcast. In our first conversation we went deep on founder-led sales; in our second we mapped the $1M–$10M playbook. This time we do something I've never seen on another podcast: walk step by step through the full enterprise sales cycle. Most people think it's five steps. Jen shows it's closer to 15.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. Why the standard five-stage CRM pipeline is a forecasting tool, not a sales process, and what the real 15-step cycle looks like2. The “pincer model” for landing the first meeting at the executive and N-minus-one level simultaneously3. How to craft a two-to-three-sentence message around giving them “alpha”4. How to run an intro call that extracts maximum intelligence before you ever show a demo5. The two-to-three-day pilot structure, how to define success jointly, and when to charge for a longer pilot versus giving it away6. Navigating pricing, procurement, redline negotiations, and the final signature without losing momentum—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and moreMercury—Radically different banking, now with Command—Where to find Jen Abel:• X: https://x.com/jjen_abel• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earlystagesales• Website: https://www.jjellyfish.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction(02:49) Why Jen is giving away her enterprise sales playbook(05:54) Example: selling AI legal tech to SpaceX(09:11) Step 1: Landing the meeting(18:44) Step 2: Running the intro call(30:00) Step 3: Running a follow-up call(36:30) Step 4: Prepping the pitch/frame for demo(38:36) Step 5: Running the demo(46:45) Step 6: Post-demo debrief(48:59) Step 7 through 9: Preparing for and running the pilot(01:03:44) Why the standard five-stage CRM pipeline doesn't work(01:04:49) Step 10: Post-pilot session(01:07:48) What a healthy enterprise win rate looks like(01:11:45) Steps 11 through 14: Navigating procurement and getting the signature(01:18:01) How to think about expansion(01:19:18) How buyers can say no without wasting everyone's time(01:21:53) Why enterprise sales is a lot like product management(01:22:27) Closing thoughts—Referenced:• State Affairs: https://stateaffairs.com• The ultimate guide to founder-led sales | Jen Abel (co-founder of JJELLYFISH): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/master-founder-led-sales-jen-abel• “Sell the alpha, not the feature”: The enterprise sales playbook for $1M to $10M ARR | Jen Abel: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-enterprise-sales-playbook-1m-to-10m-arr• SpaceX: https://www.spacex.com• Lemlist: https://www.lemlist.com• Palantir: https://www.palantir.com• Jason Lemkin on X: https://x.com/jasonlk• We replaced our sales team with 20 AI agents—here's what happened | Jason Lemkin (SaaStr): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/we-replaced-our-sales-team-with-20-ai-agents• Building a world-class sales org | Jason Lemkin (SaaStr): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-a-world-class-sales-org• Careers at State Affairs: https://stateaffairs.com/careers—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Peter Paco and I break down exactly how we quit our boring, soulless jobs to create a full time living in the acting and modelling industry doing commercials and ads. We share specifically what we did to get off the ground, how we book more shoots and make more money than most people in the industry and specific tips on how we get more done by working less. Whether you're a complete beginner wanting to get into this field or you're already experienced and in the industry, you're going to walk away with actionable tips you can use to grow your career.   Make sure you subscribe to my podcast to stay up to date with episodes I release every week. If you loved this episode, I'd be super grateful if you could leave me a review which helps me spread this podcast out to more amazing people just like you :) HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN FOLLOW ME: Instagram: @luke_page Peter's Instagram: peter.x.paco  

Your job title can describe what you do.It should not define who you are.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why attaching your identity to a corporate role can make it harder to take risks, change careers, and build something of your own.Titles can disappear.Companies restructure.Careers change.If your confidence is completely tied to a position someone else gave you, your identity becomes dependent on something you do not control.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why corporate titles can become an ego trap• How tying self-worth to your career can create fear around entrepreneurship• Why discipline, execution, and vision are stronger foundations for identity• How separating yourself from your job title can create more freedom and confidenceThe truth is simple:You are not your resume.You are not your business card.You are not the title sitting underneath your name.Focus on the person you are becoming.Build the skills.Execute the vision.Create an identity rooted in what you can control.You are the architect of your future.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

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Send us Fan MailIn our latest episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Denise Evans, Director of Claims at Staffmark Group.Guest Bio:Denise Evans | Director of Claims, Staffmark Group37 years in the workers' compensation industryNational temp staffing program leadership—managing claims across multiple industries and statesStrategic program architect and industry connector; active in the National Council of Self-InsuredsOur ConversationIn this episode, we tackle unbundling—a strategic choice most self-insured companies face, but few really understand. It affects your costs, outcomes, control, and flexibility.The Choice: Bundled vs. UnbundledBundled: You contract with a carrier or TPA. They handle provider networks, vendor relationships, and medical management. You get discounts from their preferred partners and operational convenience in exchange for limited control. It's predictable. It's hands-off.Unbundled: You build and manage your own program, or parts of your program. You choose providers, set vendor relationships, own day-to-day decisions. You lose some negotiated discounts but gain control and flexibility.For most companies, bundling is the default. The real question is whether it actually works for your business.You Don't Have to Unbundle Everything at Once: Here's what most people miss: unbundling doesn't have to be all or nothing. You can be selective and phased. Build the option into your contract, then unbundle component by component as your capacity grows. Denise unbundles specific areas where control matters most to Staffmark—nurse case management, pharmaceutical, DME, bill review, transportation, translation. The point is to move at your own pace rather than changing the entire program all at once. That's what distinguishes companies that successfully unbundle from those that get overwhelmed and abandon it.Why This MattersThe case for unbundling: When you need control over outcomes that matter to your business—return-to-work rates, duration management, cost containment. You have a specific workforce (or multiple workforces) requiring tailored medical management. You have the internal capacity to manage vendors.Denise's example: Staffmark handles employee leasing and staffing. Workers move between client sites, industries, and states. A one-size-fits-all bundled network doesn't work. They unbundled to have more agility—the ability to build relationships with providers who understand Staffmark's unique recovery demands.The case for bundling: You want predictability. You lack bandwidth for vendor management. You'll accept good-enough outcomes for operational simplicity.The hard truth: Unbundling isn't cost-cutting. It's an investment. You're paying for vendor management infrastructure, relationship-building, and reporting sophistication to defend your program to carriers. Without that capacity, you'll end up worse off than you started.The Core QuestionIs your current program structure actually supporting your business outcomes?If your business depends on a specific workforce profile, recovery timeline, or outcome metric—and your bundled program doesn't optimize for that—you're paying for convenience while leaving money on the table.If you unbundle without infrastructure to manage it, you're paying more for worse results.Let the decision be driven by what you're optimizing for. Not cost. Not convenience. What outcome matters most? Then ask: which structure gets you there?Your Carrier Relationship ChangesUnbundling shifts accountability. When you bundle, the carrier owns program quality and accountability. When you unbundle, you do.Carriers will want data, evidence of sound decisions, transparency into what's working. If your unbundled program underperforms, that becomes a negotiation point at renewal—and it can be expensive.This is why infrastructure matters. You need reporting, metrics, proof points to show carriers your program is solid. If you can defend your approach with data, you have leverage. If you can't, you're vulnerable.Workforce Complexity Drives the DecisionStaffmark operates across temp staffing—workers move between client sites, industries, and geographies. Claims span manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics in the same population.A bundled one-size-fits-all network becomes a liability. You need providers who understand different recovery demands across industries and can move fast. Unbundling becomes a business necessity, not a luxury.Single-industry, stable-geography workforce? Bundling's convenience might be your sweet spot. Complex, multi-industry workforce? You may not have a choice.The Fragmentation FactorManaging a national program across 50+ state regulations, different medical networks, and different carrier relationships is expensive and fragmented.The companies doing this well aren't isolated. They're connected to others solving the same problems. They attend conferences not for networking, but because that's how they hear about approaches that actually work, meet vendors who get it, and stay current on what's changing. That's operational necessity, not optional.Key TakeawaysLet strategy drive structure. What outcome matters most to your business? Answer that first. Too many companies let vendor relationships or carrier preferences dictate strategy.Unbundling requires investment. You need vendor management capacity, reporting sophistication, and the ability to defend your program to carriers. Without it, you'll end up worse off.You own the quality when you unbundle. Expect more carrier scrutiny, more data requirements, more accountability at renewal. But you also get leverage if your program performs.Your business model determines complexity. Multi-industry, multi-state workforce? Your program needs flexibility. Single industry, single state? Bundling might be your answer.Making This DecisionDon't let bundling be your default just because it's convenient. Talk with your team, your carrier, and peers who've navigated this.The real question: does your current structure support your business outcomes? That's worth figuring out. Denise mentioned her work with the National Council of Self-Insurers. Next year, the conference will be at the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. It's a great conference to attend if you want to connect with people actually doing this kind of work.¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp 

In Episode 425 of Aviation News Talk, Max talks with retired Air Force General David Brubaker about STEM Flights, a nonprofit organization that pairs middle- and high-school students with volunteer pilot mentors for free, one-on-one aviation experiences designed to introduce them to careers in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other STEM fields. STEM Flights grew out of Brubaker's own experience after retiring from the Air Force in 2005. During his military career, he flew aircraft including the F-4 and F-16 and finished his career with an assignment at the Pentagon. After retiring, he became active in general aviation and began taking young people flying. But Brubaker didn't simply give them airplane rides. He expected them to participate. They helped with navigation, looked at the instrumentation, worked with the radios, and often took the controls themselves. Years later, he began hearing back from some of those young people. Several had gone on to study aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other technical subjects. One young woman eventually earned her ratings, joined the West Virginia Air National Guard, and became a C-130 pilot. Those experiences helped Brubaker recognize that pilots could have an enormous influence on the career choices of young people simply by sharing aviation with them in a meaningful way. His children encouraged him to turn what he was doing informally into a nonprofit, and STEM Flights was launched in 2018. Today, STEM Flights connects students with volunteer pilot mentors around the country. Students don't simply show up at an airport for a free ride. They apply to the program, receive a recommendation, select a mission based on their interests, and complete homework before being paired with a pilot. That preparation is part of what makes STEM Flights different. Brubaker describes the program as a more intensive, personal experience than a typical introductory airplane ride. A student is paired one-on-one with a pilot mentor, and the pilot learns about the student's interests before the flight. On the day of the mission, they discuss safety and learning objectives, preflight the airplane, and then head into the air. Once they reach a safe altitude, the student usually gets the controls. They may learn about navigation, aircraft instrumentation and communications, and Brubaker says he likes to have each student make at least one radio call. But the most powerful moment often comes when the student realizes that he or she is actually flying the airplane. Brubaker tells the story of one reluctant young man whose mother encouraged him to participate. On the ground, the student appeared completely uninterested, and Brubaker wondered whether the flight would accomplish anything. Then they took off. Within minutes of taking the controls, the boy came alive. He started participating, asking questions, and enthusiastically flying the airplane. A couple of weeks later, Brubaker received a letter from the boy's mother. She explained that her son had approached life believing it was better not to try than to try and fail. Flying an airplane—something he never imagined he could possibly do—changed his perception of what he might be capable of accomplishing. That experience illustrates why STEM Flights is about more than simply recruiting future pilots. Students have gone on to pursue aircraft maintenance, avionics, aerospace engineering, military aviation, and other technical fields. Brubaker says dozens have attended universities with aviation or engineering programs, and STEM Flights continues supporting students after their flights through a program called Flight Following. Flight Following connects participants with information about scholarships, flight schools, grants, Civil Air Patrol, and other organizations and programs that can help them continue toward aviation and STEM careers. For pilots listening to Aviation News Talk, one of the most important parts of the conversation is how they can participate. STEM Flights calls its volunteers "pilot mentors," and you don't need to be a flight instructor. Brubaker says pilots generally need a private pilot certificate, at least 250 hours of flight time, appropriate medical and aircraft qualifications, and a background check. You don't necessarily need to own an airplane either. Some pilot mentors rent aircraft or belong to flying clubs, and in some areas STEM Flights has arrangements with local flight schools. The organization has pilot mentors in 49 states, but matching students with available pilots remains a constant challenge. At the time of the interview, Brubaker said roughly 115 young people were waiting to be paired with pilots. After a career that included fighter jets, simulated air combat and pulling nine Gs, Brubaker says mentoring young people offers a different kind of satisfaction. Military flying was intensely focused on accomplishing a mission. STEM Flights provides an opportunity to give something back. And for a general aviation pilot wondering how to help strengthen the future of aviation, the concept is remarkably simple. Share your airplane. Share your experience. Put a young person at the controls. And you may help launch an aviation career that otherwise never would have begun. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. 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Jeffrey Cole is one of the world's leading voices on media, technology, and the digital future. He founded the World Internet Project, the longest-running global study of online behavior, and has spent more than three decades studying how major technological shifts reshape society and business. He also directs the Center for the Digital Future at the USC Annenberg School and has taught more than 35,000 students. In this episode, Jeffrey shares his perspective on why AI could be the most disruptive technology in history, where new opportunities are emerging, and how entrepreneurs and workers can thrive in a rapidly changing economy. On this episode we talk about: Why the internet, COVID, and AI represent an unprecedented period of disruption—and how AI could be the most disruptive technology yet The difference between innovation and true disruption, and how disruption can completely reshape or eliminate entire industries How AI may transform the job market and why careers centered around human connection, creativity, caregiving, and hands-on skills could become increasingly valuable Why the trades and apprenticeship models may be better positioned for the future than traditional four-year college pathways How technology has leveled the playing field for entrepreneurs, making it possible to build businesses and creative projects with dramatically lower costs and overhead Top 3 Takeaways Look for opportunity in disruption. When industries are being transformed, entire new niches and business models emerge. Instead of resisting change, entrepreneurs can look for the opportunities created by it. Develop skills that are difficult to automate. Human connection, caregiving, creativity, and hands-on skills may become increasingly valuable as AI and automation replace more routine jobs. Keep overhead low and surround yourself with smart people. Technology has dramatically reduced the cost of starting businesses and creating products, giving individuals and small teams opportunities that once required massive amounts of capital. Notable Quotes "All of this chaos creates incredible opportunities to find new niches, to really build new businesses." "AI has the potential to be the most disruptive technology of all time." "The best single thing you can do is be around smart people with low overhead." Connect with Jeffrey Cole: Book: Disrupters at the Gate A Word from Our Sponsors: - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Andrew talks with kids music superstar Laurie Berkner. Laurie's songs have been streamed over 1.7 billion times and People magazine called her “the queen of kids' music”. In this conversation, Laurie shares a behind-the-scenes look at her extraordinary journey — from her early days juggling late-night cover band gigs and kids birthday parties to ultimately performing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, & the White House. Laurie opens up about her creative process, how she built her music career from the ground up, & the raw emotions of connecting generations through music. This episode will inspire you to follow your passions, try new things, & do whatever it takes to break through.** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

Uncertainty at work is everywhere—from AI shifts to layoffs to constant change. But how you respond to it can shape your career. In this episode, Lauren sits down with executive coach Liz Tran to explore AQ (Agility Quotient)—the skill of navigating change with confidence. You'll learn how to understand your response to uncertainty and build the mindset to adapt.You'll learn:Why AQ matters more than IQ or EQ in today's workplaceThe 4 Agility Archetypes—and what yours says about youSimple ways to respond (not react) when things feel uncertainShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Quiz: https://liz-tran.com/Book: https://liz-tran.com/aq-book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liztranwrites/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors:Start your free trial at shopify.com/careercontessa today.Take back control of your business today. Open a Found account for FREE at Found.com. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.