Podcasts about challenging the status quo

In this episode, Adam sits down with Dan Dominguez, founder of WHY NOT Leadership. Dan is a leader in helping individuals identify their "whys" to better connect with their teams and clients. He shares insights on the nine "whys" system and how understanding these can transform your approach to business and relationships. Dan emphasizes the importance of meaningful conversations over traditional sales, providing actionable advice for coaches and consultants looking to make genuine connections. Tune in for a deep dive into the power of knowing your "whys" and leveraging them to enhance personal and professional interactions.Meet Dan, a passionate advocate for genuine connections and the power of WHY. He believes that we are all just one connection away from achieving our dreams. As the founder of WHY Not Leadership and the Lead Different podcast, Dan has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential.With a background as the former Chief Growth Officer of the WHY Institute, Dan spearheaded the international growth of the WHY Discovery as the first step in self-awareness for coaches, consultants, and forward-thinking companies. He has personally guided thousands of individuals in discovering their WHY and has empowered hundreds of coaches worldwide to implement the WHY Discovery into their coaching practice.Dan's approach to success is grounded in making a positive impact in the lives of others. By challenging the status quo, thinking outside the box, and bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the table, he consistently delivers innovative solutions that make sense and help others move forward faster.But Dan's journey to purposeful leadership didn't come without its own twists and turns. In 2019, as a National Sales Director at Baxter Healthcare, Dan had achieved significant career success. However, it was a simple journal entry from his seven-year-old daughter that sparked a life-changing decision. Inspired to find something that allowed him to make a difference in the world while maintaining connections with his loved ones, Dan embarked on a path of self-discovery.A pivotal moment came when Dan crossed paths with Dr. Gary Sanchez, the founder of The WHY Institute. Through their collaboration, Dan unearthed his WHY and everything changed. The newfound self-awareness revealed to him why his previous corporate position no longer aligned with his purpose. Captivated by the clarity of purpose that knowing his WHY brought to his life, Dan joined the WHY Institute as their Chief Growth Officer, determined to share this transformational journey with others.Armed with a degree in Business from the University of New Mexico and an MBA from St. Joseph's University, Dan has the knowledge and expertise to drive impactful change. However, his favorite question remains simple yet powerful: "How can I help?" This question reflects his genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he works with.Timestamps:3:32 What is a WHY.os Discovery?6:16 Developing mastery for deep learning and success.10:00 Balancing mastery and simplicity in problem-solving.15:46 Certification program for coaches to enhance skills.18:31 Applying WHY.os Discovery in coaching practices.23:23 Tailoring messaging to attract ideal clients.26:20 Using your WHY.os Discovery as a filter for client compatibility.Connect with Dan on LinkedIn, Facebook or InstagramResources Mentioned:WHY NOT Leadership | WebsiteWHY Institute | WebsiteThe Top Regrets of the Dying By Bronnie Ware | AmazonLead Different | Podcast Find More From Adam Packard:Adam Packard | LinkedInNinja Prospecting | WebsiteNinja Prospecting | X (Formerly Twitter)

Join us this week for a conversation with Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada! We challenge the common misconception that innovation requires constant efficiency. Shanil shares why some "wasted work" is inevitable, and even essential, for groundbreaking ideas.------------------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:0:00 - Intro0:42 - What is Innovation?2:20 - Technology in Innovation3:55 - Innovation: Solving Problems4:51 - Not (inherently) efficient7:12 - Innovation, Efficiency, and Problem-Solving10:40 - Internal usage of innovation processes13:47 - What isn't Innovation?17:09 - Dangers of Gen AI20:26 - New Technology, New Hype, Wrong Implementation22:38 - Advice to Innovators------------------------------------------------------------Shanil Ebrahim is a Partner and the National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada. He is a senior advisor for clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and retail and special pharmacy sectors, and has supported a diverse set of public and private stakeholders in innovation-based business transformations and technology implementations. Shanil held roles as a Clinical Epidemiologist, Faculty Member and Researcher, and also serves as a Board Director in multiple non-profit organizations focused on vulnerable patient populations.More about our guest:Shanil EbrahimCompany: Deloitte CanadaOUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management

In this week's third installment of the Summer of Self-Love, the girls sit down with the powerhouse Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, MJ Day. They delve into MJ's journey in the industry, revealing a profound "aha" moment on the podcast when she realizes that her parents' defiance of norms shaped her “go getter” spirit. MJ recounts her unceremonious ascent to the top, stepping in to sustain the iconic swim shoots. They also touch on MJ's boldness and unwavering resolve which have forever transformed the portrayal of women in media. The girls don't shy away from asking the question that all of you are wanting to know: "What do you really look for when casting for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit?"

Join me on a rainy ruck march as I dive into the reasons why we often resist challenging the status quo. I'll be exploring the fears, social conditioning, and societal pressures that hold us back, and I encourage you to question your own comfort zones and embrace the unknown. Get ready for a candid, soul-searching conversation filled with personal reflections and insights, all while I navigate muddy paths and evade barking dogs!Show Notes:The Comforting Illusion: The status quo as a well-trodden path and the allure of predictability.Fear of the Unknown: How fear of failure, social rejection, and the unknown keep us from change.Social Conditioning: The impact of societal expectations and the pressure to conform.Inertia of Tradition: The weight of history and cultural legacies that bind us to the past.Economic Considerations: The fear of losing financial stability and social standing.The Spark of Discontent: Recognizing the inner voice that calls for change and growth.Stories of Defiance: Examples of historical figures who dared to challenge the norm (Galileo, Rosa Parks, Beat Poets).The Doors of Perception: Embracing uncertainty and the courage to step into the unknown.Forging Your Own Path: The importance of personal values and creating a life that resonates with your aspirations.Questioning the Status Quo: Are you willing to confront your fears and uncover truths to create a meaningful life?Call to Action:Share your thoughts on the episode! Have you ever challenged the status quo? What fears did you face, and what did you discover? Connect with me on Twitter/X and let me know your thoughts. @soulcruzerAdditional Notes:This episode was recorded outdoors during a ruck march in the rain, so expect some background noise (including barking dogs!).

Episode 294: Greg Proops In this engaging episode of Reza Riffs, host Keith Reza welcomes comedian Greg Proops, known for his appearances on 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' and his podcast 'The Smartest Man in the World'. They discuss the evolution of podcasting, the dynamics between standup comedy and improv, and Greg's experience performing in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas Live'. Greg offers valuable insights into persevering in show business, maintaining a strong point of view in comedy, and the intricate process of improvising comedy albums. Follow Greg Proops, links below and don't miss this humorous and insightful conversation. Greg Proops Social IG https://www.instagram.com/proopdog/ FB https://www.facebook.com/GregProopsComedy/  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/proops  Keith Reza Social www.facebook.com/realkeithreza www.tiktok.com/keithreza www.instagram.com/keithreza www.twitter.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates www.keithreza.com  Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Anything and everything helps.  Book Keith on Cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Show! 00:51 Introducing Greg Proops 02:17 Comedy and Podcasting Evolution 08:46 Improv vs Stand-Up 11:21 Creating Comedy Albums 26:47 The Art of Improvisation 30:15 Comedy as a Craft 35:00 Nightmare Before Christmas Insights 36:42 The Doctor's Name and Nightmare's Initial Reception 37:44 Timeless Dialogue and Language Choices 40:12 William Hickey's Performance and Character Insights 40:58 Voice Acting Challenges and Inspirations 46:25 The Role of the Band in the Movie 47:36 Live Performances and Musical Details 01:04:22 Reflections on Show Business and Perseverance 01:10:14 Upcoming Projects and Farewell   Takeaways Podcasting has been a valuable platform for comedians to share their work and connect with audiences. Stand-up comedy and improv are different forms of comedy that can inform and enhance each other. Having a point of view and being specific in comedy are important for capturing the audience's attention. Success in comedy should be measured by personal growth and fulfillment, rather than fame. Comedy has a long history of challenging the status quo and speaking truth to power. Greg Proops worked on 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and had the opportunity to work with talented individuals such as Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, and Catherine O'Hara. The film initially faced challenges and was considered edgy for Disney at the time of its release in 1992. Proops reflects on the enduring popularity of the film and attributes its success to its timeless and unique style. In show business, rejection is common, and it's important to persevere and not take things personally. Proops advises aspiring performers to stick to their work, not let others' opinions define them, and maintain professionalism even in difficult situations. #gregproops #nightmarebeforechristmas #whoselineisitanyway

Thanks for checking out Episode 80 of The Trainer's Scoop Podcast!  I'm back after a bit of a hiatus with an awesome podcast. I'm joined by Ben Wheeler; a 20 year old personal trainer and coach in Ontario, Canda. While Ben is still in his first few years of coaching, he is wise beyond his years! I was really impressed by the maturity of his answers in this discussion.  I hope you enjoy our discussion revolving around guidelines for consuming content on social media, movement optimism and approaching coaching with an open mind, and some great Q/A. 0:00 - 6:45: Introducing Ben 6:45 - 24:45: Creating/Consuming Content 24:45 - 37:00: Movement Optimism + Individuality 37:00 - 50:00: Lessons From Coaching 50:00 - 55:00: Tips for Getting Started  55:00 - 1:02:00: Q/A 1:02:00 - 1:05:19: Closing Thank you all so much for watching/listening, go give Ben a follow on Instagram @BenWheelerFitness https://www.instagram.com/benwheelerfitness/ Share this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ***If You Need Help Structuring A Training & Nutrition https://www.dmarttraining.com/work-with-me ________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you caught the ad in the podcast, I'm working with Raw Nutrition, a company that makes great supplements with the right dosing, great flavors, and business ethics. You can use my code DMARTIN070 at checkout for a 10% discount, which directly helps me put out podcasts like this!  For more of The Trainer's Scoop, follow me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/dmart_training/

In this powerful episode, Dave Closson sits down with Dr. David Patton, an Associate Professor in Criminology at the University of Derby, for an in-depth conversation about resilience, recovery, and the transformative power of lived experience.Dr. David Patton shares his journey from growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood in England to becoming an associate professor in criminology. He discusses the impact of social policies and economic changes on his community and how it shaped his desire to make a difference. Dr. Patton emphasizes the importance of identity, hope, and support from others in overcoming challenges and pursuing education. He also challenges the traditional academic approach to knowledge creation and highlights the value of participatory research methods, such as PhotoVoice, in giving voice to marginalized communities. Dr. David Patton discusses the power of participatory research and the importance of centering lived experiences in understanding addiction and recovery. He shares examples of how participatory research allows communities to own and disseminate their own stories, humanizing the data and challenging stigmatizing narratives. Dr. Patton also emphasizes the need for a strengths-based approach in recovery, focusing on individuals' strengths and building on them for personal growth. He highlights the Global Position Paper on Inclusive Recovery Cities as a collaborative effort to create more inclusive pathways for recovery at the city level.Dr. David Patton's WebsiteUnnecessary Harm PodcastThe Global Position Paper on Recovery (GPPR)Drug Free America Foundation Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

Amanda and Carrie have a conversation about what it looks like to put yourself in a box, have others put you in a box, and want nothing more than to break that box open. 

This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to outcompete everyone in the category. My guest is JJ (Projjal) Ghatak, Co-founder & CEO of OnLoop. JJ (Projjal) is a tech entrepreneur on a mission. He held business leadership roles across technology (Uber), management consulting (Accenture Strategy) and corporate development (Essar Capital). Besides that, he's a proud naturalized Singaporean, SMU Scholar, Stanford MBA, and awarded World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2022. In 2020, JJ founded OnLoop in an attempt to solve a problem he'd experienced throughout his career: How hard it is for managers to turn high potential individuals into high performing teams.  Their mission: Convert every manager in the world into a great manager.  And this inspired me, and hence I invited JJ to my podcast. We explore the broken world of employee & team performance. JJ shares his journey of solving this problem by driving everyday habits and feedback rather than mere documentation. He shares his biggest lessons on creating product market fit, demand generation, and how to strategically prioritize your focus as a CEO as your company evolves. Lastly, he elaborates on his approach to challenge the status quo and outcompete established players.  Here's one of his quotes Most enterprise software is built as a System of Record. So if you look at employee engagement software, what it is, is a quarterly survey, which is then creating dashboards and data. And so it's a System of Record, not a System of Action.  What you need to drive behavior is a System of Action. So if you think about it from another analogy, people understand is, you don't get fit by doing an annual health checkup every three months. You get fit by going to the gym. And actually 10,000 steps is the best thing that happened to fitness because it made it very easy to drive a system of action. And we think about team health and team performance in the exact same way During this interview, you will learn four things: The framework JJ is using to help him ensure he's focused on the most impactful priority on his list - every day. That founders should focus on creating value, and salespeople on capturing value. And why it will hurt you if you mix this up. His perspective on identifying their ideal customer segment to capture value and scale revenue in a predictable, repeatable way. His first principles when it comes to building remarkable products. For more information about the guest from this week: JJ (Projjal) Ghatak Website: OnLoop Subscribe to the Daily SaaS Reflection Get my free, 1 min daily reflection on shaping a B2B SaaS business no one can ignore. Subscribe here Yes, it's actually daily. And yes, people actually stay subscribed (Just see what peer B2B SaaS CEOs say) My promise: It's short. To the point. Inspiring. And valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Curiosity and Innovation Can Transform Your Business  Shep Hyken interviews Joseph Michelli, keynote speaker, organizational consultant, and bestselling author. He discusses the principles and strategies in his latest book, Customer Magic – The Macquarie Way, including reimagining customer experience, empowering employees, and transforming businesses.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can companies effectively challenge the status quo to drive innovation in customer service?  What is the "challenger mindset"?  How can storytelling culture contribute to a company's success in customer service and experience?  What drives improvement and innovation in business?  Why is it essential for companies to create products tailored to their customers rather than finding customers for their products?  Top Takeaways:    An insatiable curiosity and a commitment to innovation enable leaders to constantly seek new ideas and solutions that create value for their employees and customers. This is how leaders remain relevant and impactful as their business  grows.      Creating a storytelling culture within the organization is an amazing tool for engaging customers and employees. It builds a culture that resonates with its audience and strengthens emotional connections.    Adopting the challenger mindset or zigging while others are zagging doesn't always mean contradicting every idea. It means questioning the status quo and driving continual improvement. Leaders must promote an environment where employees are encouraged to challenge prevailing norms and seek opportunities to do things differently. This can lead to unique solutions and fresh approaches that set a business apart.    Shift from finding customers for your products to finding products for your customers. This customer-centric approach focuses on understanding and addressing the needs of your customers.    When hiring, prioritize individuals who embody a customer service-focused mindset. Seeking out employees who not only have the necessary technical skills but also demonstrate genuine care and approachability toward customers can significantly transform your business.    Plus, Joseph Michelli shares how the inspiration for his book, David and Aidan Tudehope of Macquarie Technology, has achieved great success by challenging the status quo of their industry. Tune in!  Quote:   "It's not about the product. The product is a vector to create an impact on the lives of humans. The magic is in how we create an experience in the lives of our customers."    About:    Joseph Michelli, Ph.D., C.S.P., is an international keynote speaker and organizational consultant. He is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Nielson BookScan, and New York Times #1 bestselling author. His latest book, Customer Magic – The Macquarie Way: How to Reimagine Customer Experience to Transform Your Business, is available now on Amazon.    Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Ackman has made billions of dollars — and a name for himself — as an activist investor, buying up stock to push for change at companies. In this wide-ranging conversation with author and business ethics professor Alison Taylor, Ackman discusses how he's bringing his activism into the social and political spheres — and shares his thoughts on free speech, his notoriously long posts on X, the conversation around Harvard and DEI and more.

Bill Ackman has made billions of dollars — and a name for himself — as an activist investor, buying up stock to push for change at companies. In this wide-ranging conversation with author and business ethics professor Alison Taylor, Ackman discusses how he's bringing his activism into the social and political spheres — and shares his thoughts on free speech, his notoriously long posts on X, the conversation around Harvard and DEI and more.

Bill Ackman has made billions of dollars — and a name for himself — as an activist investor, buying up stock to push for change at companies. In this wide-ranging conversation with author and business ethics professor Alison Taylor, Ackman discusses how he's bringing his activism into the social and political spheres — and shares his thoughts on free speech, his notoriously long posts on X, the conversation around Harvard and DEI and more.

870: Innovation is key to becoming a nimble enterprise, and an important way to foster a culture of innovation is to ensure employees have the ability and the forum to share their ideas. In this episode of Technovation, Brett Lansing, Chief Information Officer of AccentCare, shares his insight into how technology, particularly innovations like generative AI, plays a crucial role in enhancing patient services and alleviating the administrative burden on clinicians, and the process behind driving that innovation at the company. He discusses the importance of aligning technology with business strategy, challenging the status quo, and fostering a culture of innovation and employee satisfaction. Brett dives into the Quarterly Ideas Forum he has developed to amplify voices across AccentCare and ensure the company isn't resting on its laurels. Brett also highlights the significance of cybersecurity in healthcare and shares his experiences and benefits of working in a private equity-owned company. Finally, Brett concludes with the keys to his success and recounts the career development philosophies passed down to him, offering valuable guidance for increasing marketability and succeeding in leadership roles.

In this episode, we talk to Finlay Asher, co-founder of Safe Landing, a global community of aviation workers who are working within the sector to reduce the climate impact of aviation. Asher emphasises the need for a holistic approach to sustainable aviation, which goes beyond efficiency improvements and includes demand reduction measures. He touches upon the challenges of balancing growth and sustainability in the aviation industry, highlighting the need for government intervention and the enforcement of carbon budgets to ensure a managed transition. The potential and limitations of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) are also discussed, with Asher calling for evidence-based analysis and prioritisation of decarbonisation efforts. He stresses the importance of equity and fairness in aviation decarbonisation, advocating for a progressive allocation of carbon-constrained growth and the need for developed nations to lead the way in emissions reductions.If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversation we had with Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossielvrij NL, who discusses the climate activists' scepticism about the aviation industry's commitment to addressing climate concerns. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:https://safe-landing.org/https://green.simpliflying.com/p/dan-rutherford-icct https://safe-landing.org/saf-position/ https://green.simpliflying.com/p/hiske-arts-campaigner-fossil-free-nl 

Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!   InteliShare  contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.     Summary   Sarah Vantine shares her journey from pursuing a career in the arts to entering the automotive industry as a car salesperson. She discusses the challenges she faced, including skepticism from her parents and colleagues, and how she overcame them. Sarah also talks about her experience building a successful BDC (Business Development Center) from scratch and the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. She highlights her recognition as one of Automotive News' 40 Under 40 and the impact it had on her career. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Fixed Ops Roundtable and how Sarah became involved. Sarah Vantine discusses her journey in the automotive industry, from speaking at conferences to being recognized as a Women at the Wheel honoree. She also announces her new role as Vice President of the Fixed Ops Roundtable and her plans to publish a book. Sarah shares her experiences transitioning from being interviewed to conducting interviews and the challenges she faced along the way. She also talks about her website and the upcoming book she is working on.   Takeaways   Don't be afraid to pivot and pursue a career that you're passionate about, even if it's not what others expect or approve of. Being underestimated can be a powerful motivator to prove yourself and succeed. Building a diverse and inclusive team can lead to greater success and better serve a diverse customer base. Recognition and awards can open doors and provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The Fixed Ops Roundtable is a platform for industry professionals to share knowledge and collaborate on improving fixed operations in the automotive industry. Sarah Vantine's journey in the automotive industry includes speaking at conferences and being recognized as a Women at the Wheel honoree. She has transitioned from being interviewed to conducting interviews and has learned valuable lessons along the way. Sarah is now the Vice President of the Fixed Ops Roundtable and oversees the certified partner program and certified dealer program. She is in the process of building her personal website and working on publishing a book. sarahvantine.com Sarah emphasizes the importance of communication and personal growth in her career.     Music Tony Sopiano-Squawk Of The Clown Tiger Gang-Close To The Wind Reveille-Iron Horse

Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!   InteliShare  contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.     Summary   Sarah Vantine shares her journey from pursuing a career in the arts to entering the automotive industry as a car salesperson. She discusses the challenges she faced, including skepticism from her parents and colleagues, and how she overcame them. Sarah also talks about her experience building a successful BDC (Business Development Center) from scratch and the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. She highlights her recognition as one of Automotive News' 40 Under 40 and the impact it had on her career. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Fixed Ops Roundtable and how Sarah became involved. Sarah Vantine discusses her journey in the automotive industry, from speaking at conferences to being recognized as a Women at the Wheel honoree. She also announces her new role as Vice President of the Fixed Ops Roundtable and her plans to publish a book. Sarah shares her experiences transitioning from being interviewed to conducting interviews and the challenges she faced along the way. She also talks about her website and the upcoming book she is working on.   Takeaways   Don't be afraid to pivot and pursue a career that you're passionate about, even if it's not what others expect or approve of. Being underestimated can be a powerful motivator to prove yourself and succeed. Building a diverse and inclusive team can lead to greater success and better serve a diverse customer base. Recognition and awards can open doors and provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The Fixed Ops Roundtable is a platform for industry professionals to share knowledge and collaborate on improving fixed operations in the automotive industry. Sarah Vantine's journey in the automotive industry includes speaking at conferences and being recognized as a Women at the Wheel honoree. She has transitioned from being interviewed to conducting interviews and has learned valuable lessons along the way. Sarah is now the Vice President of the Fixed Ops Roundtable and oversees the certified partner program and certified dealer program. She is in the process of building her personal website and working on publishing a book. sarahvantine.com Sarah emphasizes the importance of communication and personal growth in her career.      

Education reform, which often comes up in political and social talks, is crucial for matching the changing needs of our society. People pushing for changes in education say that these old methods don't consider the different needs of students and don't prepare students well enough for jobs or starting their own businesses. A big part of making schools better is having more job training programs. Larry Sharpe shares his life experiences, lessons, and advice to future leaders. Explore the importance of community and personal purpose in shaping one's path. Discuss the impacts of political and educational systems on societal progress. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: "Once you make someone else's labor a right, it just becomes more expensive. Instead, we should create an environment where it's easy to obtain, which is significantly easier." – Larry Sharpe "Getting on the ballot legitimized me in the eyes of mainstream individuals. If you're not on the ballot, you're not considered real." – Larry Sharpe "People assume that debates are about fairness or rules. Not at all, debates are about ad revenue. It always comes back down to money." – Larry Sharpe Takeaways: The growth of our young men relies heavily on purpose and positive role models. This underscores the essential need for our educational systems to put student outcomes above testing and monetary gains. Third parties need ballot access for legitimacy and policy influence, and even non-viable votes can send powerful messages and impact elections. Sometimes, challenging those firmly established political interests might call for some out-of-the-box strategies, and it's paramount that we shed light on the control lobbyists have over the legislative process. Finding a healthy balance between individual freedom and government intervention is absolutely crucial, and grassroots fundraising plays a pivotal role in supporting candidates who share our values and inducing political change. The two-party system is often marred by corruption and self-interest, highlighting the need for alternative voices and executives' significant role in directly impacting policy and enacting reforms. Conclusion: Third-party candidates in U.S. elections show the country's commitment to democracy and highlight the need for various political voices and views. Even though they often face challenges like getting on the ballot and finding funds, they do more than aim to win elections. For voters, backing third-party candidates can strongly show dissatisfaction with current politics and push for change. In the end, every vote matters. Supporting a third-party candidate is a protest and a step towards improving political conversation.

Steven talks once more to former footballer and free-speech advocate, Matt Le Tissier about the impact of money on football, the evolution of the game, the influence of social media, and the current state of English football. Matt shares his views on heading in football, the dangers of a cashless society, and his concerns about the direction of the UK government. The episode also delves into political figures like Donald Trump and Joe Biden, as well as the importance of free speech in today's digital age. Key Takeaways We are currently seeing the impact of money on footballers' performance, with some players being affected negatively by wealth, while others like Cristiano Ronaldo maintaining high performance levels despite vast wealth. There has been a notable shift towards a softer version of football compared to previous eras, where physicality and tough play were more prevalent. While VAR could be beneficial if used properly, the current implementation has had more negative impacts than positive ones. Matt expresses strong opinions on various political and social issues, including concerns about government control, the schooling system, and the direction of the country, reflecting a critical perspective on current affairs. To preserve free speech we must look hard at social media platforms, and the role of individuals like Elon Musk in potentially influencing the landscape of free speech BEST MOMENTS "I think the schooling system is an indoctrination center. It's been abused by the radical far left to get their little agendas into the schools." "I think the general public have been absolutely brilliant. It's been an absolute pleasure to be out in public and to see so many people who are prepared to come up and sometimes actually go, you know what, Matt, I thought you were mad a couple of years ago, but actually you were right." "I think the ratio of people coming up to me and thanking me for sticking my neck out over the last few years is way more than anybody who's come up to me and said that I was a conspiracy theorist or an anti-vaxxer." "I know you're a man who believes in freedom of speech. Cashless, cryptocurrency, central currency, electric cars, are all these things good for humanity or do you think they're going to restrict us?" VALUABLE RESOURCES The Steven Sulley Study Matt Le Tissier - https://twitter.com/mattletiss7 ABOUT THE HOST The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships. As a person who has made successes in life, and also made huge cock-ups, I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful, or at least start your pursuit. My ‘Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception of, successful people - and I know a lot of successful people from all walks of life. My ‘Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well-rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too. CONTACT METHOD Instagram

Do you ever feel like the traditional education system just isn't cutting it? This week Nat Greene, the brains behind Futures Forge, talks about why that is and what we can do about it. Forget boring lectures and pointless grades – Nat's diving deep into why we need a fresh, science-based approach to learning that lasts a lifetime. From the hefty price tag of college to the lack of real-world know-how, he's covering it all. Plus, he's got the inside scoop on Futures Forge's game-changing one-year program, designed to set you up for success in the real world. Don't miss out – tune in and get ready to rethink education! Key Points Discussed:- Traditional higher education is failing to prepare students for the job market and is inefficient in terms of time and cost.- Skills and practical experience are more valuable than knowledge in today's economy.- Colleges do not teach important skills such as networking and critical thinking.- The college system is lacking diversity in thought and is politically captured.- Alternative education models that focus on community learning and practical skills can provide a more effective and affordable education. The traditional college education system is flawed and needs to adapt to the changing job market.- Personal traits and attributes, such as grit and determination, are crucial for success in the real world.- A one-year program that focuses on developing real-world skills and challenges the top colleges is a viable alternative to traditional education.- Supporting alternative learning opportunities can help create a more diverse and effective education system. Timestamps:00:00 The Inefficiencies of Traditional Higher Education06:13 Skills vs Knowledge: The Importance of Practical Experience29:26 Importance of Real-World Skills38:17 Challenging the Status Quo Support/Contact Nat:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielgreeneBooks and resources mentioned in this podcast:- Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca - Futures Forge: www.futuresforge.org Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND Connect with us on social media!- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree. Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

“The missing piece is we are missing the parents. I've never met a parent who wanted their child to go to school and not succeed. I've met a lot of parents who don't have the skills or the tools necessary to help their child become successful. We talk about no child left behind, but what about no parent left behind? Let's bring those parents along with us.” Dr. Rob Picou, Superintendent of Tupelo Public School DistrictJoin our conversation with Dr. Rob Picou, Superintendent of Tupelo Public School District, as we explore the district's literacy journey, from their current phase of implementing the science of reading research to visions of future initiatives to overcome obstacles, challenge the status quo, and transform reading achievement. We discuss:Embracing the science of reading and evidence-based instructionLeveraging literacy strengths and addressing challenges such as professional development for district leaders and student school readinessThe need to provide the tools parents need to support literacy at homeChallenging the status quo to prioritize a genuine love for readingIn this episode:00:00 Tupelo Public School District00:45 Tupelo's science of reading journey01:53 Building upon literacy strengths in phonetic instruction and evidence-based programs03:09 Supporting principals and school leaders06:15 Partnering with community members and parents to support literacy development07:37 Superintendent Picou's advice on challenging the status quoConnect with Dr. PicouWebsiteScience of Reading ResourcesThe Science of Reading: What You Need to KnowA Guide to High-Quality Structured Literacy MaterialsIf you liked this episode, listen to this conversation with Dr. Sarah Calveric to learn practical strategies to accelerate reading achievement.

"Everything I do, I believe in challenging the status quo... I believe in thinking differently." Chris Long is an experienced and forward-thinking leader in human resources and people strategy, with over 20 years of expertise. Recognized for his innovative strategies in improving company performance, Chris provides specialized consulting, advisory, content, and research services through Elev8's unique offerings like Acceler8, Calibr8, and Articul8. These modern solutions offer businesses a different approach to achieving success in an ever-changing competitive environment. As a highly sought-after speaker, Chris has made it his mission to help organizations journey into the future of work. Elev8 is not a conventional advisory company. It is a collaborative exchange of ideas, knowledge, experimentation, and support for: growth, scale and change. They bridge the gap between buyers and vendors bringing together forward-thinking insights to help optimize HR tech investments, Strategies & Processes, and People Operations for maximum effectiveness in today's environment. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Chris Long! Let's challenge the status quo and think differently together!

For this latest episode in this series of Influencers & Innovators podcasts, brought to you by Source by Sound Agriculture, Roy Pfaltzgraff of Haxtum, Colorado, talks about his 30-year assessment of the costs of tillage, no-tillage with fallow and no-till with a soil health focus. Cropping 2,200 dryland acres in an area that receives less than 14 inches of average rainfall yearly, Roy shares his insights from a presentation at the thirty-second annual National No-Tillage Conference on how he's changed the operation's focus over the past 8 years while raising 12 or more different crops each year in this extremely dry aera of northeastern Colorado.

In a recent episode of the A Conversation With Floyd Marshall Jr. podcast, award-winning filmmakers Graham Streeter and Alex Lebosq discussed their journey in the film industry and their commitment to creating thought-provoking and socially impactful films under their company, Imperative Pictures. Graham Streeter's Artistic Evolution: Graham Streeter, the writer/director behind films like "I May Regret" and "Blind Malice," shared his humble beginnings as a young artist who found his passion for filmmaking through a series of serendipitous events. From living in Japan for 10 years and working with Japanese television to eventually establishing Imperative Pictures in 2000, Streeter's artistic evolution has been a testament to his dedication to the craft. Alex Lebosq's Commercial Success and Transition to Independent Films: On the other hand, Alex Lebosq, as an executive producer with a background in advertising, made a name for himself through iconic campaigns for Apple, including the launch of the iPhone and collaborations with Beats by Dre. Lebosq's transition from the fast-paced world of commercial production to producing socially relevant independent films with Imperative Pictures reflects his commitment to storytelling that matters. The Birth of Imperative Pictures: The genesis of Imperative Pictures was a result of Streeter and Lebosq's shared vision to address imperative issues through their storytelling. The company's focus on creating compelling narratives that shed light on socially conscious issues has been at the core of its mission since its inception. Through films like "Unfix" and "I May Regret," Imperative Pictures continues to challenge the status quo and push boundaries in the film industry. Conversations with Floyd Marshall: During the podcast interview with host Floyd Marshall, Streeter and Lebosq delved into their creative process, inspirations, and the impact they hope to make through their films. Marshall, impressed by Imperative Pictures' work, engaged in a lively discussion with the filmmakers, exploring their personal journeys and the stories behind their acclaimed projects. A Legacy of Socially Impactful Films: As Streeter and Lebosq discussed their respective backgrounds and collaborative efforts at Imperative Pictures, it became evident that their legacy in the film industry goes beyond just entertainment. By tackling complex themes and challenging societal norms, the duo aims to spark conversations and provoke thought through their storytelling. In conclusion, Graham Streeter and Alex Lebosq's appearance on the Breaking the Frame podcast shed light on their unwavering commitment to creating films that not only entertain but also inspire change. Through Imperative Pictures, they continue to push boundaries and challenge the status quo in the film industry, leaving behind a legacy of socially impactful cinema that resonates with audiences worldwide. ======== Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifapfilmcollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/floydmarshalljr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/support

In this episode, we're joined by Jeff Witzeman, a filmmaker and musician who transformed personal hardships into a journey of creativity and advocacy. Jeff's life story is a testament to the power of questioning norms and seeking truth as he recounts his time as an exchange student in Germany and the cultural revelations that followed. We wade through the waters of his challenging teenage years, his strong work ethic balancing a business with artistic pursuits, and the profound experience of his wife's battle with cancer that steered him toward documentary filmmaking. Jeff and I touch on personal and often controversial topics, such as vaccine decisions within families and the resultant conflicts. The chapter further explores the complexities of dealing with traditional medical advice when faced with illness and the exploration of alternative treatments. Jeff's insights into the challenges of maintaining parental rights in the face of healthcare systems and government intervention spark a critical conversation on civil liberties. As we converse, we highlight the compelling tales from his film "Flipping the Script: When Parents Fight Back," where the theme of parental authority in medical decisions takes center stage against the backdrop of legal and bureaucratic challenges. Wrapping up our conversation, we look ahead to the potential future post the 2024 election, delving into political fears, the implications of global treaties, and the shifts towards national sovereignty and asset-backed currencies. We also explore the powerful impact of healing from childhood trauma and the significance of reconciling with our past to shape our future selves. Jeff's unique perspective on the role of Donald Trump, the influence of energy healing, and the transformative power of overcoming personal adversity offers listeners a provocative glimpse into the potential for societal and individual growth. Tune in to join us on this enlightening exploration of personal truths in a world brimming with change. Connect with Jeff : Website : https://jwfilms.org/ https://substack.com/@jeffwitzeman?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page X : https://twitter.com/jeffwitzeman?s=21 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jeffwitzeman?igsh=YTNpeGNlN2Z4cXB5 Facebook : https://web.facebook.com/jeff.witzeman?mibextid=LQQJ4d&_rdc=1&_rdr . . . . . . . . #soulawakening #consiousness #innerwisdom #quantumfield #higherdimensions #lightbody #raiseyourfrequency #conciousness #thirdeyeawakening #metaphysics #quantumhealing #ascendedmasters #consciousawakening #awakenyoursoul #thirdeyethirst #manifestingdreams #powerofpositivtiy #spiritualawakenings #higherconscious #spiritualthoughts #lightworkersunited #highestself #positiveaffirmation #loaquotes #spiritualinspiration #highvibrations #spiritualhealers #intuitivehealer #powerofthought #spiritualityreigns --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehiddengateway/support

What sets the stage for profound, scalable success in ministry? How do we navigate the roadblocks of old paradigms to ignite fresh and meaningful ministry practices? In this episode our hosts Drew and Tim engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with special guest Stephen Webb (Swebb) to address these questions, unpacking striking realities facing modern ministry. Connect with Swebb here: https://www.swebb.fyi/ https://www.instagram.com/stephenpwebb/ Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast/ Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to connect with the hosts! For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Tim Ferrara: Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

In episode 391, Wes Palmisano joins The Construction Leadership Podcast from New Orleans to talk about how renegade thinking drives revolutionary results.    For over a decade, Wes has pursued a new vision of the construction industry through his collective of brands and initiatives. Wes launched Palmisano Construction in 2013 with 11 team members and the company's signature renegade style and cultivation of a culture where everyone could make and break the mold. With the company's success and growth in subsequent years, Wes pushed the envelope further. Over the following decade, WJP's strategy continued to evolve through new ventures in construction, investment, innovation, leadership cultivation, and real estate development—pursuing a vertical integration of service offerings that influence the construction lifecycle and continue applying its renegade approach. Growing his small team to over 260 people, Palmisano Construction looked to align its name with its visionary ethos—rebranding as RNGD and expanding its presence to new markets: Nashville, TN and Huntsville, AL. As a New Orleans native, Wesley grew up in a construction family. Inspired by their commitment to service—beginning with his grandfather, WWII veteran and founder of W.J. Palmisano Contractors, Warren Palmisano Sr.—Wesley looked to follow in their footsteps with his own vision. He earned a four-year Construction Management degree in three years at Louisiana State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Before launching WJP, he directly applied his background, education, expertise, and unique insight to over a decade of work, building and managing large-scale construction projects. https://rngd.com   You can view clips from this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco     This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.

In this conversation, Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. James Beadle discuss various topics related to upper cervical care. They emphasize the importance of patient-centered care and collaboration among chiropractors. They also explore the boundaries and standards in upper cervical care and the need for adaptation and growth in the chiropractic profession. Takeaways Patient-centered care and collaboration among chiropractors are essential for providing the best care for patients. The chiropractic profession needs to adapt and grow to meet the changing needs of patients. Defining and measuring positive patient outcomes is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of upper cervical care. The debate between upper and lower angle analysis highlights the need for further research and understanding in the field. Technique assumptions should be questioned and evaluated based on scientific evidence and patient outcomes. Assessing and monitoring patients is crucial in upper cervical care to evaluate progress and make informed treatment decisions. Pre-post examination data, the holding pattern, and patient feedback are valuable tools for assessing progress. Treatment should be individualized based on the patient's specific needs and response to care. Symptoms play an important role in assessing progress, and it is essential to set realistic expectations for improvement. Measuring and monitoring outcomes is important to show results and document progress. Measuring the sustainability of changes made through interventions is crucial. Understanding the frequency and intensity of interventions required to maintain changes is important. Different individuals may require different layers of intervention and careful dosing. Patterning and objective data collection can help in sustaining changes and avoiding dysfunction. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 The Importance of Upper Cervical Care 06:00 The Need for Adaptation and Growth in Chiropractic 09:00 Patient-Centered Care and Collaboration 12:00 Boundaries and Standards in Upper Cervical Care 19:00 Defining and Measuring Positive Patient Outcomes 22:00 The Role of Post-Xrays and Correction in Upper Cervical Care 28:00 The Debate Between Upper and Lower Angle Analysis 35:00 The Complexity of Spinal Misalignments and Technique Assumptions 36:00 Evaluating the Worth of Analysis in Upper Cervical Care 36:26 The Importance of Assessing and Monitoring 37:20 Analyzing Pre-Post Examination Data 38:46 The Holding Pattern and Duration of Care 40:15 The Importance of Patient Feedback 44:05 The Complexity of Upper Cervical Care 45:57 The Need for Individualized Treatment 47:48 The Role of Symptoms in Assessing Progress 50:46 Challenging the Status Quo 52:43 Assessing and Managing Patients on a Day-to-Day Basis 56:36 The Importance of Repetition and Consistency 59:09 Setting Realistic Expectations for Improvement 01:02:11 Knowing When to Change Course 01:04:12 The Importance of Measuring and Monitoring 01:08:31 The Role of Indicators and Patient Feedback 01:10:50 The Need to Show Results and Document Progress 01:11:36 Sustainability of Changes 01:13:24 Need for Part Two 01:14:03 Motivation to End Suffering 01:15:25 Continuing the Conversation

What is the secret to implementing DEI strategy in long-standing nonprofit organizations? Cica Dadjo, Chief GEDI at the IRC, shares universal lessons that can help nonprofit leaders disrupt the status quo of organizational culture.

Get ready for a candid, thought-provoking discussion in this special mashup episode of The Spartan Leadership Podcast!I've compiled some of the best answers from past guests when asked my favorite question about their unpopular beliefs.Their unfiltered, controversial opinions cover a range of topics - from money and politics to today's culture and more. Some of these perspectives will surprise you and challenge your assumptions!Get ready for paradigm shifts and new ways of thinking about these complex issues! While you may not agree with all the views expressed, this mashup episode will give you fresh perspectives and inspire introspection.Listen now and keep the thoughtful debate going! What unconventional beliefs do you hold that go against the grain?Here are the timestamps…01:56 Phillip Koontz05:10 Aaron Opalweski11:24 Brian Hess14:25 Anthony Lee16:08 Glenn Lundy18:55 Julia Menez20:51 Matt Segal23:50 Sean Crane29:40 Thomas Williams32:57 Gerard Adams34:37 Jeff Fenster36:29 Brian Covey40:36 Amberly Lago43:06 Dan Tocchini44:05 Stefan Joens46:49 Chris Flores48:59 Chris Koon51:15 Zach BabcockCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

Model, content creator, entrepreneur, and Founder of Saltair and Self Funding Planner, Iskra Lawrence joins Lo Bosworth on this episode of Gut Feelings.  From the runway to motherhood, and on to the boardroom, Iskra has done it all, and she's here to answer some of your questions and dish the advice.  Together, Iskra and Lo talk all about the importance of modeling body positivity for others by ending the cycle of negative self-talk, challenging fashion industry body standards, starting a small business, and so much more!To get to know Iskra better, follow her on Instagram & TikTok.Don't forget you can follow Lo on Instagram and TikTok too, and you can also get her book Love Yourself Well: An Empowering Wellness Guide to Supporting Your Gut, Brain, and Vagina as well!Have a question for Lo or an upcoming guest? Send it to gutfeelings@lovewellness.com.Follow UsTikTok @lovewellnessInstagram @lovewellnessPresented by Love Wellnesswww.LoveWellness.com

Episode 307: Challenging the status quo in the heavy-duty parts industry can lead to greater opportunities for companies today. Learning to reinvent while staying true to core values is the key. In today's dynamic business environment, embracing innovation and reinvention is crucial because it enables you to optimize operations, stay competitive, and drive greater efficiency and profitability.Join us as Jamie Irvine and our featured guests Lisa Bowman, Technical Sales for Zillion Heavy Duty Parts, Seth Stokes, B2B Relationship Manager for Circuit Board Medic, and Dan McClave, the President of Switchblade Turbo discuss the importance of embracing change that leads to success, opportunities for growth, and remaining competitive.Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content.Sponsors of this EpisodeFinditParts: Are you looking to purchase heavy-duty parts and get your commercial vehicle repaired? Get access to the largest source of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the United States and Canada. Buy your parts from FinditParts.comHengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.HDA Truck Pride: They're the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission. Sign up for our weekly email so you never miss out on an episode: Follow the Show

Welcome to the women of ambition podcast. I'm your host, Alyssa Calder Hume. And today we are going to look specifically at ambition for women as per normal, but we're going to be looking at it through the lens of culture and how religion and socialization and so many other factors come into play for women and how we are socialized to be able to exhibit or not exhibit ambition. And today my guest is Stephanie O'Connell Rodriguez, who is a fantastic journalist. Uh, Reporter. I don't know. How would you summarize what you do, Stephanie? I'll let you introduce yourself. Hi, thanks for having me here. And yeah, I feel bad because every time somebody asks my husband what I do, he has like the same very difficult task to summarize all of the different things. But basically, yeah, I'm a writer. I cover women, money, power, and ambition. And I've written in like the traditional journalistic. Fear. I hosted a money podcast for real simple magazine called the money confidential podcast. And I also have my own newsletter [00:01:00] called too ambitious, where I D dive deeper into the data around women and ambition, which is really what I do a lot on my Instagram, where I'm most active at Stephanie O'Connell. Awesome. Thank you. Yeah, that is your Instagram is fantastic. I first saw it several months ago and I admit I was very jealous like immediately because I was like she is doing exactly what I want to do she's sharing the exact studies that I'm looking at she's doing it in such an efficient way like you make it so accessible which is hard because like we're talking about like social science literature that you're sharing Yes, it is very hard. I want everyone to know that as you think I sound really eloquent on Instagram, I promise you behind the scenes, it's hours, days, Google Docs upon Google Docs of deep research, not to mention the fact that I film forever. And I edit these videos, as you'll see on the podcast here, I have a tendency to be very rambly [00:02:00] because all these ideas are very interconnected. And one thing makes me think of another thing. And these are really complex things. One thing about Instagram that's cool is because you have only 90 seconds, you can only tackle one idea at a time. And that's a really powerful mechanism for getting to the heart of the point. I think that's why these messages have really resonated. Yeah. And you do it really, really well. Even, even just the, I think you said it's the name of your, uh, your newsletter, Too Ambitious. That is a phrase that comes up over and over and over again in the literature, even in non English speaking areas, which I think is so funny. Like even people who speak completely different languages are still using that phrase and they're Especially for women. Oh, she's too ambitious. She's more than me. I'm unattracted to her. I can't be her friend. It's really incredible. The consistency there is there. Yeah. It's almost mute. It's almost exclusively women who that phrase is applied to. What does it mean to be too [00:03:00] ambitious as a man? This is always, it's called the flip test, right? And you say this for another gender identity. Almost everything you say about women, like it's a red flag to be like, Oh, wow, saying this about a man would be ridiculous. There's no such thing. So, yeah, I think what inspired me with too ambitious to, to really claim that branding was not just the idea of always having felt Yeah. Thanks. Too ambitious for many of the people and interactions I've had in my life and having my ambition framed as a bad thing when my entire childhood, I was told it was a good thing, but also it was around the time of the last election and Kamala Harris was. Was, uh, being criticized for being too ambitious and, and that her ambition was considered disqualifying as a reason for her not to be considered a vice presidential nominee. And if there is anything that you need to run for political office, it is an [00:04:00] exclusive willingness to say, I want this thing. And yet we penalize women for saying, I want this thing. And that is the impossible catch 22 that informs my work. It's really interesting. I've been looking at the trends and trying to figure out like, why is ambition starting to become something that we're looking at as social scientists, in journalism, in media, especially like in feminist spaces. And I really do think it is connected to politics, especially like with Hillary Clinton, like that really, that really. And it's, it's just continued to go up. So I'm high profile, right? Anytime you get women entering spaces where they're challenging the status quo and the challenge and the status quo, it has been very largely white, straight, cisgender men for a very long time. And there really isn't. Much that's changed in leadership, the numbers of women's representation in politics or in [00:05:00] business are still very, very low. Actually, it hasn't changed much my entire lifetime, but because these are very high profile examples, it has become this kind of wedge issue and a way to kind of create this vilification of anything women do in previously male dominated. spaces such that there's no right way for them to be in that space and to criticize them into submission. It's, I mean, we can't do anything right, basically, in those spaces. And that's the framework that I want to take here is like, you are not the problem. The problem is the structure. And so I'm really excited to have you on today because I know that you get that and we can speak about that. And I've had so many conversations with women specifically who don't understand what they're up against or they feel it, but it's under the surface. And so they can't. See the gender bias. They can't see the misogyny. They can't see [00:06:00] the structural inequities that are inherent there. So I'm, I'm really excited to dig into that. Uh, so to the start, do you consider yourself to be ambitious? Yes, very much. So my whole life I've identified as ambitious and I still do. I know. Identifying as ambitious these days, not just for the gendered reasons, but just for, uh, the true criticism of capitalism has become less and less in fashion. And I get it. Like I understand why there's a lot of pushback against this idea of ambition, but I also think that's predicated on a misrepresentation of ambition. Um, and this conflation of ambition with hustle culture and productivity culture, I really don't think ambition isn't about. Any kind of corporate ladder exclusively. I don't think it's about an amount of hours worked or about a certain kind of productivity at all. I think for me, it's to be seen and valued for the things I see in value in myself. And [00:07:00] oftentimes that ambition has only been allowed to thrive for women in relationship to other people, as a wife, as a mother, de centering the self. And to be able to have ambition that is your own. Independently in the same way men have been able to have their ambitions independently is at the crux, I believe, of the crisis of ambition that I think sometimes gets overlooked when we, when we talk about the, the real criticisms of capitalism, which are fair, but this idea that somehow women just, this is only an issue for women and they're the ones who are disproportionately being marginalized from their own ambition to me. That's. Yeah. The fault of capitalism and patriarchy. This is not some kind of, um, I think, I think the flip side of the same coin is what I'm saying. Like ambition has been kind of cast as the villain. And I don't think that's the villain. The villain is that what it means to succeed is to be ambitious and [00:08:00] only this very narrow way that has been reserved for white men. Yeah. Thank you. That's like. That's like my whole goal here is to really complicate that idea of that ambition is climbing the corporate ladder. You have to be an asshole to do it. You have to climb on people to do it. It's about these outward markers of achievement and it's it's really not because Especially for women, because we haven't been socialized to be able to step into other spaces. And because we just hold so many roles in places that we exist in, like ambitious, like manifestation of ambition can be rest. It can be healing. It can be relationships. It can be doing lots of things. It can be so many things beyond those like capitalistic ideals. And I do come across that a lot in saying that word ambition to people because they're like, Oh, you're like this American who's like, You know, focused on these things, and it's like, actually, I see this as a personality trait that's [00:09:00] so much bigger, and then there's this socializing aspect to it, and there's this gendered aspect to it, and I think this is like, this is the scenario I tell people. It's like, okay, consider, um, like a pair, uh, some parents, and they're talking about their son, their daughter's new, Beyonce and they say, Oh, he's really ambitious. Everyone's like, Oh, that's awesome. Like, great. He's ambitious. Now consider if they're talking about their new daughter in law. Oh, she's really ambitious. Like that doesn't hold the same excitement or weight. It's like an asterisk. Like, Oh. So she doesn't want a family. Oh, like it implies so many things and it's like, Oh, it makes me itchy. Like I want to dig into that. Yeah. It's just such a negative connotation. And this is like the flip test. You can say the exact same phrase, but depending on who it's applied to, somehow it goes from being a positive to a negative. And that's the thing that I want to confront to your point, not. Like, I don't know [00:10:00] everything else. Sometimes I think some, the conversation gets so tried sidetracked by all of these different threads, but I really want to come back to this fundamental paradox of like, there is no right way to be an ambitious women in our world. And that's not fair. Mm hmm. Thank you. Okay, so now let's, let's go back to your childhood. Where do you see this, like, part of yourself exhibiting? And then what were your, like, your, your adult figures in your life, your socialization? Was this something that was nurtured? Was there shame involved? Tell us about that. I was always ambitious and unapologetically. So for a very, very long time, partly because I grew up in a house where my mom made more than my dad, both my parents worked full time. My mom made more than my dad. She was the decision maker about all things. And so for me, that was the way the world worked. And it was a rude awakening to become an adult. I will say. How nice. Honestly, like, I'm sorry that that was a rude [00:11:00] awakening, but how wonderful to be raised in a home with a strong female role model. Yes, it was nice, but I will say, I think even for a woman who did not have that experience, uh, it was also part of the zeitgeist of my childhood. I was born in the 80s, so my childhood was very 90s. Girl power. It was really defined by limited anthems of the spice girls and the stickers of like girls rule. And I was a gymnast. So there's like all the thing of like, I can do what boys can do. And that was the metric, right? I can do what boys can do. And. Why? Why is that the metric? Um, yes, I want to be able to do the same behavior without being penalized for things that boys are rewarded for. But like, there's a lot of things boys do, like their model of leadership that I'm not looking to emulate. And I don't think that's the ultimate goal, but I think all of these things of [00:12:00] the zeitgeist and the culture and the discourse around girl power that I was exposed to not only in my own home, but growing up culturally. At least, you know, in the United States, middle class, you know, very privileged life that I had was just totally failed to acknowledge the fact that none of these things that I was being told we're going to be rewarded when I actually put them into practice. And I think that's what freaked me out about becoming an adult was suddenly that. Everything I had been told to do to get the things I wanted and be competent and speak up and ask for more and demand what I deserve. All of that stuff. When you do it as a fully grown, independent adult women, you're far more likely to get backlash and be penalized for doing those very things that you've been told your whole life. Are the things you need to do to be as successful as your male colleagues. And yeah, I do think [00:13:00] those things are important, but this idea that. It was something that we could change through our behaviors as women, as opposed to simply interrogating the spaces and the workplaces and the structures and the policies and the relationships and the families and the culture that look at a woman who asks for more money and says, who is she to do this? And when the same thing is being told of a man of look at what a powerful bold leader he is, that's the stuff. Where that energy really needed to be and still needs to be and I think my disillusionment is something I've seen among many of my colleagues. What I have found consistently is like I'm in my late thirties now and My whole generation of girls who were raised in the era of girl power are coming into what is our peak earnings years, and we're pretty much [00:14:00] no better off than than the women who were our age when we were born, and that's pretty. Depressing. And I think a lot of that is because we've allowed this discourse to continue around ads, the next generation, or it's the, the behaviors of girls that are women that need to be modified when really it's the way that behavior is responded to in these systems that needs to be modified. Yeah, I think that's another interesting kind of twist on that American idealism where we. want to think of ourselves as independent agents that are in control of our future and can change things. Well, if I just say it in the best way, if I just manage this, I can take care of it. And I mean, I'm, I'm a similar age group to you and I'm, I'm the oldest girl of three girls. And so that's like even more heightened as like the oldest child is like, well, I can just manage this and get what I want. And then there is that disillusionment. There is that, that dissonance [00:15:00] and. In sociology, we call it, um, animy. It's that feeling of being socially deviant and being other, of not presenting in a way that is what people expect of us and being othered. And it, it's so confusing. It is. So thank you for speaking to that. One of the things people will often say in response to my videos about this will be like, well, you should just not care. You should just not care what other people think. And that is so disingenuous. First of all, it's just once again blaming women for their own oppression. But it's also, that's not how humanity works. Everything we do, as you know, is like about belonging and meaning and identity. And these social sanctions that are being put on only one group of people is like, The idea that we justify that or simply dismiss it as like, well, you should just [00:16:00] not care is not only like against humanity and the idea of community and belonging, but it's just like so disingenuous and gross. Like the fact that we're willing to accept and justify and purpose. That's what I think of when I hear stuff like that. It's like, oh, we want to excuse this behavior and allow it to continue rather than confront it and change the accountability mechanism. And that comes up so often in these conversations, whether it's about like just telling women more stuff they should be doing differently, or whether it's about perpetuating some of the myths that reinforce these unequal outcomes time and time again. Okay. So as we, as we dig into this a little bit deeper, um, tell us about those moments of that, like, That dissonance, that like shock that it's not working out. What, how has that marked your career path? How has that marked your personal path? Um, different [00:17:00] areas of your life. And then how have you handled those like shocking moments or, you know, the dissonance, I think the greatest moment of dissonance for me was when I got engaged, which was later in my life. I was already in my mid thirties by the time I got married. And what happened was this just. outpouring of love and celebration and support. And it was totally wild to me because I had never felt that in my entire career. When I started a business, when I wrote a book, when I did these really big things that really meant a lot to me and I really needed support for. And then there was just like this total shocking out. of community and love and what can I do to help? Nobody asked me what they could do to help me. Like when I'm starting a business, they look at you starting a business. They're like, [00:18:00] okay, good luck with that. I roll, right? You're too big for your britches. Like, I guess I wasn't totally surprised because basically my entire twenties people just wanted to know who I was dating and nobody ever asked me about my goals or what I was working on or what I was excited about. But I think the just total disproportionate scale of that love and support around getting married, which for me was like not a life goal. It's just something that I love being married. I think it's wonderful. Not against it, but I think it just really upset me, the dissonance of like, I cannot believe how, how much of a different experience this is. And I think this is another way that sexism manifests in a way that is Benevolent. It's not a bad thing. It's not a malicious thing. The extent to which we don't show up for [00:19:00] people and for women's particularly when it comes to celebrating their ambitions and their things that they're working towards that they say they want for themselves versus these very Narrow ideas of what it means to be a good woman. Like the outside support you get for announcing an engagement or a pregnancy compared to material support for the lived experiences of your own ambitions, that's sexism. And I think I know it doesn't get framed that way, but I think we should be able to say that that's what it is because it's all this is about systems of incentives and disincentives. And when you're incentivizing women to become wives and mothers above all else. And you are disincentivizing them from pursuing their own ambitions by not providing support, by not celebrating or acknowledging or asking how you can help. That is the same mechanism that causes people to be able to lean into [00:20:00] something or lean away from it. I definitely see that. And it's been interesting because my own life path has looked very. Uh, gender role traditional, I got married young, I had kids young, I stayed at home with them, or at least it appeared that way. And now I'm in my mid thirties and I'm going to grad school and we're moving our family across country for my education. I am about to earn a lot of money and work outside the home and there, people are just baffled. They're just very, very confused as to why. I would do this because obviously I had it all. So why would I, why would I want something different? And then because my life looked a certain way, they're assumed my values and my goals were oriented to a certain direction. And this has always been the plan. It's always been the plan for me and my husband. We always knew this was going to be how it is, but everyone else is just, they [00:21:00] can't fathom it and they don't know how to ask questions. They're like, Oh, that's great. You got into a good school, but like, what would you do with that? And I'm like. Right, this is, again, this is the flip test, right? Nobody would say this to your spouse. Nobody would not it would be there would be zero questions. Why would you want to get a higher education at a at a world class school? I don't understand. Yes. Yeah, it's that's sexism. Right? And I think it's really easy to dismiss these things as I it's not such a big deal. You know, this is stakes aren't that high, but I think what I'm trying to get at in the work I do in the videos and the research I get into is really quantifying the effects of all of these single not so big deal things, right? A little discrimination here, a little bias there, a little less support there, a little more support here, but over time. What happens is this becomes a daily experience and when it becomes a daily experience, it compounds. And over the [00:22:00] course of a lifetime, not only is this incredibly expensive to women, you know, you need to look at pay gaps over the course of a career. Oh, you know, it's really small when you start out and then it gets. Bigger in your thirties. It's for narrows again. Over the course of a career, we're looking at over a million dollars. And the fact that women are oftentimes the primary providers for their entire families is it's unconscionable to me that that this isn't more of a headline story every day. Um, so I think importantly, the, the quantifying is Thanks. Just really showcases the stakes of these things that we often minimize or diminish, or we write off. I also think it's important to acknowledge the ways in which the everyday experience of these things disenfranchises women from their own ambitions. Yeah. Because it makes it like, quote unquote, not worth it, right? It's if every day is a fight. If every time you act on the thing you want to [00:23:00] do. You're just met with resistance and questioning and backlash instead of celebration and support like I was talking about with my wedding that does change your relationship to your own ambitions. I think we don't really talk about that enough because ambition isn't static, it is either nurtured, or it is harmed and women are being disproportionately harmed having their ambition harmed. And I think. Back to our conversation earlier about this like anti ambition movement, I think we're often misdiagnosing where this is coming from. This isn't something, you know, women wake up 30, 35 one day and say, I'm not ambitious anymore. No, that is the result of a collective harm that has been done to them. Well, and like I read a. I think the Harvard Business Review article about this where the top executives, the top companies and consultants can quantify this and can show that companies and specifically looking at companies, but it goes across any [00:24:00] social group that ambition can be nurtured or it can be harmed. And we know how, how this happens. We know. Where we can do like what we can do to fix it and yet it's not being done and we keep telling women it's their individual choices that are harming them and then assuming that they must, it must be because they're mothers and they have too many other priorities, they're not focused and so this is where, this is where some of my research comes in where the sociological literature on ambition has been measuring ambition Without regard to gender for the most part, and it's been using what are called agentic metrics. And so they're looking at your socioeconomic status. They're looking at what kind of position do you have in your company that you're working at? How much educational attainment have you achieved? And. Not looking at women's socialized spaces and roles, the places where we have been allowed to grow and to flex and be ambitious. And then also not [00:25:00] taking into account how we are disenfranchised when we do step into those predominantly male socialized realms. And then we say, Oh, women are ambitious, but it's because our framework of what ambition is and how we're looking at and how we're measuring it is completely biased. Yeah, and I think one of the clearest examples of this is when you look at unpaid work or volunteer work, like the amount of really powerhouse effort that goes into creating structures for schools, school fundraising, for example, or any kind of activity. Um, where women have been allowed to your point to participate and to act on their ambitions or the nonprofit spaces, anything that's in the, in the non paid space, because it's not a, a threat to the status quo, right? Where men hold financial power, you just. Don't see any evidence that there's some kind of a lack of ambition. What you see is an environment where [00:26:00] women have been allowed to express their ambition without the constant penalties and where they're going to be surrounded by other people and encouraged and rewarded. So that's why I'm always coming back. Okay. What are the incentives? What are the rewards and what are the disincentives? And if those are being applied differently to different people based on gender identity, and of course, this is true across other metrics too. Then, then you have differential outcomes. And that's why I think anytime we see a difference in gender outcomes, we have to look, we have to think back to, okay, what are the incentives and disincentives? And I look at this for men with a paternity leave, for example, right? This hurts men too. If the incentives are for men to be in the paid workspace above all else, then they are going to be penalized when they prioritize family obligations, like taking paternity leave. So I think this, everything is not about these individual dynamics to your point. And it's not [00:27:00] ever about a singular interaction. It's about what we reward and what we punish and for whom. Yes, thank you. I, I completely agree. Um, I'm, I'm curious to see how that changes over time because we've seen changes in, um, social expectations on education where now women are, I think, outpacing men in terms of achieving, um, college graduation and, and, advanced degrees. Um, and so we haven't been seeing a lot of the, the shared work home life workload, uh, between heterosexual couples, um, especially and even as women enter the workforce. But I wonder as men take on more of those roles and publicly lean into those communal spaces, I do wonder how it will shift, but it is certainly taking freaking forever. And in the meantime, We're still being punished. We're still being hurt for this. It's still [00:28:00] damaging women and it just continues to create those like binary spaces where we're allowed to be and make women and non binary people and anyone who doesn't conform just completely illegible and invisible. In these spaces. So how are we in the world? Are we going to support them if we can't even see them or talk to them or understand them? Totally. Like the, the idea of a binary and rigidity is really harming everybody as you, as we've been talking about. And what's been interesting is. As people's economic circumstances have increasingly required to incomes to make a household function for most people who are not upper middle class, uh, there has been more leniency and allowing women to enter a paid spaces, right? Women are now increasingly expected to partake in the workplace. And so you see women being allowed to operate. in part in some spaces with feminine qualities and [00:29:00] masculine qualities, but you don't really see as much acceptance. With men being allowed to express the feminine, and this is a problem. This is because you don't get, yeah, right now you have, okay. You can go have a job if you're a woman, but it has to be a certain kind of job, right? You can't be, you can't, you can't be making more than your partner. God forbid, you know, anything like that. Don't have a spouse. Then you're allowed to, because you have to, right? If you're married, you don't have to. So you shouldn't. Um, but to this idea of like, you know, women are really operating. Across these stereotyped traits, the masculine and the feminine, and yeah, they face backlash in some of those masculine traits, but the amount of men backlash men face for really engaging in anything feminized is really bad. It's almost less, there's almost less flexibility there for what men are allowed to engage in without having social sanctions and stigma.[00:30:00]  And that, again, hurts everybody because of men. Are not allowed to lean into caretaking and household labor and being the parent who shows up for the PTA instead of mom, right? Then we're going to have a situation where this dynamic that women are doing everything and are totally burnt out and disenfranchised with from their ambitions is going to continue. I completely agree. So I'm wondering, you've seen these trends, you report on these trends, you're talking to lots of people about this just like I am. What is the, what's on your to do list? What's the takeaway? What should we be doing differently? Do we even have enough information to make those kinds of recommendations? And who, who do we make those recommendations to? Yeah. So my focus in my work is almost never about what women should do because I think the constant constant Focus on women's individual behavior and how it's [00:31:00] too much or too little of something has really just tied us all up in a bunch of knots that doesn't matter how much, which way we lean, there's going to be a reason why that's not good enough. And so, yeah, I always. Think best practices for human beings, uh, being good and kind and operating in a way in the world that we want to see more of is great, but I really don't try, I don't really do checklists for, okay, women should do X, Y, and Z. But what I try to do instead is talk about all of these things as we've been talking about through these frameworks of why is. This phenomenon happen happening and challenging what's often the go to assumptions and explanations that people point to what I do see happening is that there is a real lack of accountability around this gender inequality. And I think. It's something that might surprise people to [00:32:00] hear because you hear people talk about like pay gaps and leadership gaps and discrimination against mothers talking about that for years and it's still there, but it's justified. It's so often justified and explained away with either false assumptions or sexism just disguised as some kind of like biological difference, which is just not predicated on truth. And I, that's what, why I do what I do because. Until we confront that this is actually just more sexism and not that women and men simply have different preferences. So the more we really confront these narratives that have been used to explain, quote unquote, gender inequality and hold people accountable for unequal outcomes instead of allowing them to dismiss or diminish or justify. I think that is first and foremost, the number one thing. And I think we haven't done that. We really haven't done that. I, I, [00:33:00] it's shocking to me, the amount of inequality. Quality we are comfortable with, and that is now just part of the mainstream discourse in a way where it's assumed these gender differences are assumed that it, that are oftentimes simply not even true. So that's where I really start my work. And then I like to look at where is stuff working, where is stuff working differently? If I look at research about homes where fathers were more active in the housework, I see that sons are also more likely to be active in the housework. So I'm not saying, okay. Here's the checklist of five things we need to do differently. I want to look at the data and say, the data is showing that when these elements are in place, we see more of this outcome that enables more equality. So how can we create systems that allow us to engage in life in that way, if that makes sense? Yeah. So it sounds like you are, you're pointing out the larger phenomena. You're starting a [00:34:00] discourse about it. You're calling it out in In public spaces and trying to, like, take the next step in that evolution of, of a cultural shift on a larger scale and doing it through reaching the public instead of individual people, certainly not like a five, five top ways to be an ambitious woman. Like, that's so like, I know magazine culture, isn't it? But it's great for SEOs. But I don't do it. It is. And there's There's a real stickiness to this approach like it's really hard you'll hear me now as I'm trying to parse out all of the pieces of it. I can't just say like, Oh, the issue is XYZ that you solve with XYZ. These are very complicated dynamics because they're not just about behaviors. They're about culture identities. science, misperceptions, uh, you know, why things work the way they do psychology, why human behavior works the way it does. And I [00:35:00] think like those things that are sticky and complicated and gray are really hard to. To shift into like a single talking point the great thing about lean in as in terms of like a talking point no matter how like not true or true it is, is that like I know what it is in two words if I say lean in I know what that means. You know if I talk about fair play what it means to divide housework equally. It's a really click. quick, clear and concise takeaway. And what I'm trying to do is say, you know, not all of this is very clear and concise. This is about broader roles, a binary that we need to get rid of. It's about what cultures and societies value and for whom. And like, that's not super clear or sticky or catchy. Yes. I don't have a lot to say because I'm in a similar place where it's [00:36:00] like, we need to know this is happening and we need to like, like, we need to have a framework and it needs to change. And I don't know how yet. And that's why I'm doing the work I'm doing. But like, Something has to keep progressing, or, like, we have to be doing something differently, I don't know, but we can't just get used to this and drop the conversation. Well, what I will say is I have been really thrilled about how much this conversation, as I've been having it online, has really resonated with people. And the extent to which I get messages and comments from people that say, you know, I've always Felt this or experienced this, but I didn't have the language for it. And so I internalized it and I thought it was me and I thought it was doing something wrong And it really messed up my own relationship to myself and what I wanted And now i'm really understanding this as a broader dynamic that isn't just about me And it's really helping me get clarity about what I need to do and [00:37:00] that's exactly What I want to see more of right? It's not like a five step solution because it's going to be different for every person. But if you can have the broader framework to think about what you're experiencing and understanding it beyond the individual dynamics of just you and the person you're experiencing it with, I think it helps you process what's happening. Oh, that's definitely been my experience. And unpacking that part of shame that said this, like, I'm ambitious. I feel shame for being ambitious. Why? There's something wrong with me. And then being like, no, there's not something wrong with me. I don't fit into the system that has been built. And then I've been told I'm supposed to fit into, like, this box just doesn't work for me. I'm a big shiny star that's bouncing all around. I'm not going to fit in this box. Correct. And it's not a me problem, it's a you problem. I still have to deal with it. I still have to figure out how to survive life, but it's, it's not something that is [00:38:00] my fault. And it helps. It helps to have that mental shift. It really does help. Like, I've also, in addition to doing a lot of the research I've had, Done a lot of individual interviews with people who've been through these experiences, you know, people who've negotiated job offers have had the job offers withdrawn and then what that subsequently did to their own confidence and how that stayed with them through their careers or it made them change industries like there's real consequences. For internalizing these dynamics instead of understanding them as broader cultural forces. And what happened when we've had these conversations is people allow themselves to see those dynamics, and then they allow themselves to as to your point. Understand themselves within spaces that again, I keep coming back to this idea of like rewards and penalties or incentives and disincentives, like, but how can I identify the spaces where what [00:39:00] I am and am doing and want to be doing is celebrated and supported or the people or the communities. Cause like I to this day struggle with this, but I have found much better that there are certain people I speak to that I will always be weird to them for loving work and wanting to talk about those kinds of things and not only wanting to talk about, I don't know. My relationship, I guess. Um, but there are people who see me, you know, to be seen to be valued like that's a belonging meaning. These are the core experiences of what we're seeking as people in the world. Right. And so to find the people. Who see your ambitions and the things that you want for yourself and your independence and value them to have people value you for the things you value in yourself is truly special.[00:40:00]  And I love having these conversations even now, even in this moment, it's, I'm rethinking the way that I engage with people when they. When they do hit milestones that maybe I don't personally value for myself, but they value for them. Like I can engage with them in a way that sees the world from their perspective or ask them, why is this so, like, why is it so great for you? I'm so excited. You're excited. Tell me more about it. And like getting on board with them. I think that even just that language shift. changes how I engage with people. And then also understanding that this is a larger issue of like sexism that we're like embedded in. Then I hold less judgment for the people who can't comprehend me because they've never been taught how to comprehend me. And so then I can just engage with everybody with a lot less. Emotional upheaval or realistic, like with realistic expectations, I think. So maybe that's the next intervention that we can work with. No, I think the realistic expectations is good. Like there's people in my [00:41:00] life that I don't expose myself to as often, or I don't expect the validation from them anymore. And that has been very good for me, you know, to, I know who I need to go to for. Certain things, and when it comes to my ambition, things I value about myself, like I, it's funny because the people who most see that in me are not people I grew up with, and they are not people I live near. So it's an active effort. It's an active effort that I have to cultivate those relationships, but the dividends of the. Have been enormous. Like I've really cultivated those relationships very strongly during COVID. And I came out of COVID with a completely different vision for my career and my life that is really being realized and taking off in the last couple of years. And it's one of the most satisfying things. If not the most satisfying thing that's ever happened to me. And that is [00:42:00] all a result of a real intentional approach to my community building and not just defaulting to the people I've known my whole life, because honestly, they don't get it. I love that. That is such a fantastic summary of my own experience, the whole point of starting this podcast was like I need to build community and I need to be able to have a reason to talk to people like you who I have no social or like physical location, like ability to access and create networks and be like, Oh, I'm not the only one. How do people do this? Yes. So thank you for, for summarizing that so well, I feel like that's a really great place to end on. Is there anything else that you want to share with us or say to ambitious women, or maybe what would you say to the structures that are holding us back? Who do you want to talk to? Oh man, I I, this is my problem is like, I have like a hundred million things that are going on in my brain right now, but I really just want everybody to be seen and valued for the things that they see and value in [00:43:00] themselves. And I think a lot of the times the world doesn't allow for that. And it constrains people in ways that they can't even connect to what they see and value in themselves anymore. They lose sight of it. And I think that's a real tragedy for. Everybody. This is oftentimes I'm framing this through what's happening to women. And I think that's important. And I think women do need to be centered more in these conversations. So I'm pretty unapologetic about doing that, but it's really important to understand the ways in which this actually hurts everybody. It hurts men, women, people across a gender identity. It hurts children. It hurts people who are older. And I think what we see consistently in the data is. You know, people do better when we don't constrict them to only one idea of what it is to be a good man or woman or human, right? Everyone's a, uh, full manifestation of themselves is unique, and so they need to [00:44:00] be given the space and the support to really live into that. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast and sharing all of this with us today. Um, if anyone wants to follow you more or connect, I tell us about your Instagram, but any other, um, any other things you've got going on, if people want to work with you or hear more from you. Yeah. So I'm definitely most active on Instagram these days. I'm at Stephanie O'Connell is my handle. Uh, if you Google me, Stephanie O'Connell Rodriguez, you will find me. My newsletter is called too ambitious, where you can find a lot more of the deep dives into some of these topics we talked about today, but hopefully I'll see you on Instagram because it's mostly where I am every day. Awesome. Thank you so much, Stephanie. Thank you so much for your research and perpetuating this conversation. It's. It's picking up in spaces, but there are very few people that are looking at it from the frame of, like, from the context that you and I [00:45:00] both seem to be coming at it from, and it's wonderful to be able to talk to somebody who sees the trends and can speak to all of this, and we do have similar world views. I'm sure we have a lot of other things in common we haven't gone to, but thank you so much for being here and talking. This has been wonderful. Thank you for having me. All right. Bye.

If you're anything like Randall, you're always looking for ways to improve. How can critical thinking ensure you're challenging the status quo with every move? Listen to this podcast for Randall's tips on challenging the status quo.

On episode 212, Emily Kircher-Morris and Jess Lahey discuss the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent students. Jess highlights the need for teachers to question traditional teaching methods and adapt their practices to meet the diverse needs of their students. They talk about the value of formative assessments, peer-to-peer teaching, and creating an inclusive learning environment. They also explore the overlap between substance abuse and learning differences, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and support. They discuss the need for teachers to gradually release responsibility to students, and empower them to advocate for themselves. Open-minded, reflective, and responsive classrooms best serve the individual needs of students. Takeaways: Question traditional teaching methods and adapt practices to meet the diverse needs of students. Use formative assessments to gauge student understanding and provide targeted support. Create an inclusive learning environment that values peer-to-peer teaching and individual learning styles. Recognize the overlap between substance abuse and learning differences, and provide early intervention and support. Gradually release responsibility to students and empower them to advocate for themselves. This episode is brought to you by the Council for Exceptional Children, dedicated to high-quality education that is inclusive and equitable for individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. Attend their Annual Convention & Expo, March 13-16, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Register now at cecconvention.org/, and if you're a school principal, receive free registration by using the code 24CEC100. If you see value in rethinking education and building a stronger classroom, consider joining the Neurodiversity University Educator Hub! It's a group built for educators, and we'll open registration again soon! Sign up to be alerted, and join us for the learning, sharing, and fun! Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Over twenty years, Jess has taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools, and has written about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Washington Post and The Atlantic, and her biweekly column, The Parent Teacher Conference, ran for three years at the New York Times. She also designed and wrote the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids' award-winning animated series The Stinky and Dirty Show, and was a 2019 Pushcart Prize nominee. She co-hosts the #AmWriting podcast from her empty nest in Vermont. BACKGROUND READING Jessica's website Instagram Threads Facebook LinkedIn The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com

Hey there, Rebels! Are you ready to challenge conventional thinking? This week, we have the luminary Dr. Tanvi Gautam, author of Deep Collaboration: Five Crucial Conversations to Accelerate Team Performance Across Silos, accompanying us on our journey. Prepare to blow the lid off the dusty idea of silos and unravel the true potential of a deeply collaborative team.Our conversation with Dr. Tanvi Gautam strikes right at the heart of an age-old issue: lack of effective collaboration. We dissect how we, as HR professionals, may unknowingly be the architects of these silos. Ever referred to your workplace as a "family"? We'll talk about why this could be doing more harm than good. Then we go deep into the world of collaboration and explore how it can catalyze exceptional success in your organization. We'll steer away from traditional metrics and set our sails towards ones that value collaboration, learning, and future opportunities. Dr. Gotem will even share practical steps to foster deep collaboration, starting with cultivating an interdependent mindset.Now, if you think collaboration is all about playing nice and agreeing with each other, hold on to your seats, Rebels. Dr. Tanvi deftly navigates the role of vulnerability in fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We'll ruminate on the five dimensions of collaboration and how trust and openness are the bricks that construct an interdependent team. No Rebel HR podcast would be complete without addressing some hard truths. We'll discuss the harsh realities of layoffs and why respectful and humane practices are non-negotiable. Finally, we'll tackle diversity and inclusion, dig into the trenches of unconscious bias, and discuss how to combat it. Trust us; this is a conversation that will change the way you see your workplace.Join us, Rebels. Buckle up, and let's challenge the status quo together!https://twitter.com/tanvi_gautamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tanvigautam/Support the showRebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcasthttp://www.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/

Welcome to a new episode of Unleashed Entertainment Talks with host Dee. In this episode, we reflect on the life and values of Toby Keith, the true American patriot, while shining a light on the uncertainty deeply embedded in American politics. We acknowledge the prevalent political corruption, the chaos that surrounds us and we affirm the importance of unity for America. Dee further unravels his critical insights on the prevailing systems, addressing the dire need for term reforms and an overhaul in administrative agencies. The episode takes a strong stance against censorship, with respect to the suppression of anti-vaccine books on Amazon. Our host raises his voice against these manipulative practices and encourages the community to remain informed, vigilant, and ready to take on challenges head-on. Joining Dee in this enlightening journey is our special guest, Taylor Turcotte. Taylor is all set to challenge Benny Thompson in the upcoming primary and is eager to share her experiences, ambitions, and strategies for the progressive future that awaits us. Dee's episode is a comprehensive dialogue on politics, culture wars, and the immeasurable potential we carry as individuals and as a unit to bring about change. Be ready to dive into the whirlpool of impactful insights, audacious honesty and, bold discussions, right here on Unleashed Entertainment Talks.

This episode with Niraj Naik was a mind-expanding, paradigm-shifting and enlightening conversation. For me anyway. I suspect it's a conversation that some people will listen to multiple times and others might find it a little to woo-woo for their liking. Which I get. But personally, I loved it. Niraj is a Pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert, professional musician, serial entrepreneur, and one of the world's most sought-after spiritual ceremony facilitators. My intention going in was a 40-50 minute chat, but what eventuated was a two-part 75-minute chat, that I didn't want to end. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Karandeep Anand, President at Brex. He shares his compelling insights on challenging assumptions, transforming company DNA, and the playbook for innovation. Karandeep's experiences at Meta and Microsoft highlight the importance of data, aligning with company values, finding allies, and setting boundaries.

This episode with Niraj Naik was a mind-expanding, paradigm-shifting and enlightening conversation. For me anyway. I suspect it's a conversation that some people will listen to multiple times and others might find it a little to woo-woo for their liking. Which I get. But personally, I loved it. Niraj is a Pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert, professional musician, serial entrepreneur, and one of the world's most sought-after spiritual ceremony facilitators. My intention going in was a 40-50 minute chat, but what eventuated was a two-part 75-minute chat, that I didn't want to end. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guy Michel is a Palm Beach County-based improvisational cellist and entertainer whose performances across South Florida challenge the status quo.

Welcome to a special episode dedicated to the art of perspective—a lens through which we interpret the world around us. In this brief but impactful journey, we'll delve into the intricacies of how our viewpoints shape our understanding of situations. Drawing inspiration from the fascinating realm of behavioral economics, we'll explore key concepts that challenge the norm and prompt us to reconsider the familiar. Get ready to elevate your awareness as we unravel the mysteries of perspective in this uniquely insightful episode. Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast | Understanding how we as humans make decisions is an important part of marketing. Behavioral economics is the study of decision-making and can give keen insight into buyer behavior and help to shape your marketing mix. Marketers can tap into Behavioral Economics to create environments that nudge people towards their products and services, to conduct better market research and analyze their marketing mix. Sandra Thomas-Comenole | Host | Marketing professional with over 15 years of experience leading marketing and sales teams and a rigorously quantitative Master's degree in economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Check out her Linkedin profile here: Sandra Thomas-Comenole, Head of Marketing, Travel & Tourism

In this week's COLLAB episode: I chat with Dr. Leslie Kremer and Dr. Kaitlyn Smith from Prenatal Postnatal Therapy to have an open conversation about pelvic floor PT: what it is, what the commons SYMPTOMS and TREATMENTS are, along with how they're challenging the status quo in healthcare. Prenatal/Postnatal Therapy:InstagramFacebookWebsiteResilient Body Health MembershipNEW EXPAND Network  (launching February 1st!)Details Here!First 10 people to pre-register by January 29th get a GIFT from me!Podcast Info:Liz IG: @lizgarcia.lightyourfire Website: lightyourfirepodcast.com Listen to the Spotify playlistJoin the FB podcast communityIf you loved today's episode, take 30-60 seconds to give me a 5⭐ review and I will personally thank you!

In today's edition of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, host Brian Lofrumento is joined by Diana Solatan, founder of Celon, for an in-depth conversation on embracing authenticity, challenging the status quo, and the power of candid conversations in entrepreneurship. Diana shares her valuable insights on the fear of looking bad in professional settings, the importance of privacy in conversations, and the need for entrepreneurs to ask real, vulnerable questions. They delve into taboo topics, embracing individuality, and the impact of diverse and respectful environments on innovation and creativity. Join us as we explore the transformative power of candid conversations and navigate entrepreneurship with authenticity.ABOUT DIANADiana Solatan is passionate about supporting individuality in the workplace and entrepreneurs who are sincere about adding good to the world. She does this through Sling Labs, a boutique development studio for startups, and Celon, a space for private, uncensored conversations among women and gender-nonconforming founders around topics that challenge the status quo. Diana has given talks on DEI and the future of work, including “Gender Bias in Design”, “Design Thinking to End Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” and “Education for a Jobless Future”. She also hosts salons on topics such as “Can Nice Women Build Empires?”, “How Do You Create an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Culture That's Actually Inclusive?” and “If You Woke Up as Barbie, What's Your Next Move?”. Diana Solatan has over 10 years of experience in leading and growing cross-continental product, sales, and content teams of various sizes.LINKS & RESOURCES- Visit Celon's website- Connect with Diana on LinkedIn

Tired of the same old drinking culture? In this unconventional podcast episode, Spartan CEO Joe De Sena joins forces with wellness entrepreneur Ruari Fairbairns to drop bombshell strategies for helping people take back control over their lives from Big Alcohol.   From waking guests at dawn with burpees to proposing "water-only" bars, these disruptors will challenge your assumptions with their boldest ideas yet for growing the global sobriety movement.   You'll also get the surprising backstory of how their chance meeting in Iceland sparked their amazing friendship and partnership. Plus, discover little-known industry tactics that have fueled a drinking epidemic worldwide.   For anyone looking to reclaim their freedom from alcohol or support loved ones, this can't-miss conversation provides the unfiltered insights you need to finally change your lifestyle. Are you ready to join the disruption? Listen now to get your game plan.   Highlights: 00:00 Intro 00:54 A crazy story about meeting in Iceland 05:07 You must be available for opportunities 07:02 Making the hard road easy 10:45 How to get more people to join? 15:15 Alcohol destroys our ability to deal with stress 16:36 Manipulations of the alcohol industry to increase alcohol consumption 19:34 Peer pressure and choosing not to drink 21:16 Helping people control drinking  ------ Ruari Fairbairns is the founder and CEO of OYNB, a leading figure in the health and well-being space. He was awarded Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland 2020, with OYNB also being named The Spectator's Economic Innovator of the Year in the UK. Known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living, Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol and strive to become the best version of themselves.

    Dr. Rachel Roberts has served in various leadership roles in education for over 20 years as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, principal, and principal supervisor. Rachel is passionate about women in leadership and believes that relational leadership is key to high-performing schools. Rachel lives with her wife Jules, and a menagerie of pets and enjoys biking, reading, and fishing.     Show Highlights    Bucking the status quo yields the greatest results when dropping the archetype of a “leader.” The importance of informal check-ins with team members. Challenges faced by highly qualified female leaders that can cause them to drift from their authentic selves and the strategies for combating this.  Adopt relational leadership to foster authentic connections that allow you to know the humanity of your team.  Rachel shares other models of leadership to consider for transformational leadership to challenge the impact of current systems. Empower everyone to be a learner by emphasizing the importance of questioning. Intentionality and the power of having protocols.  “And the success that I had over the years has really been closely related to my ability to let down my guard, to bring my authentic self to space, and to allow others to do the same. In any thorny challenge I have ever had, leading schools or working with principals, I bring that problem right back to the team because it's our problem that we own together.  I think that's made me pretty successful, I should really say the teams are very successful.” -Rachel Roberts “Never stop learning and to find those stories that align to your authentic selves, and to also recognize that every one of your staff members needs to be able to bring their true, authentic self. And they can only do that if you do that. It takes that intentionality. It takes a lot of thinking on your part around who I am and how I can intentionally connect with everyone to make a school, to make a community, a place where they can do that themselves.” -Rachel Roberts   Get the episode transcript here!   Rachel's Resources & Contact Info: Linkedin Antioch University   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.   Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.    100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.   Apply to the mastermind today!   How We Serve Leaders   The School Leadership Scorecard™ Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.    https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard   Month-to-Month Principal Checklist As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?   When you download The Principal Checklist you'll get 12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do Space to write your campus specific items. Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didn't work Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.   Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool™ The “secret” to peak performance is ot complicated.  It's a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool™. https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset   The Positive Spotlight Tool™ Energy flows to where attention goes! If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for you…   Download The Positive Spotlight Tool™ for free here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive   The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™ Are you ready to accomplish more? With less effort and in less time? When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™  I'll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harder…and create more value for your school campus.   Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™  for free at https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals   SHOW SPONSORS:   TEACHFX How much student talk happened today? When classrooms come alive with conversation, learning improves, students feel a sense of belonging, and teachers feel inspired.    The TeachFX instructional coaching app gives teachers powerful insights into their student talk, student engagement, and classroom conversation.    With TeachFX, teachers see how much student talk happened, the moments of students sharing their brilliance, and the questions that got students talking.Learn how to pilot TeachFX with your teachers. Visit: teachfx.com/betterleaders     ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? 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In this episode Claire Milligan, CEO of Amiably, shares her journey from software design to entrepreneurship and the importance of understanding the full business context when making decisions. She discusses the challenges of starting a company and the role of private equity firms in driving enterprise value. Milligan emphasizes the need for financial expertise within technical teams and the importance of managing cloud spend. She also reveals her personal experience with ADHD and how it has shaped her understanding of prioritization and motivation.   Whether she's helping businesses transform their cloud spending or hitting the slopes as a ski patroller, Claire Milligan thrives on distilling complex problems down to their core issues — and turning these pragmatic findings into groundbreaking solutions. Through a journey spanning marketing, UX, and leadership roles at tech companies like Tallie and SpringAhead, she's meticulously constructed a diverse skill set built upon hands-on expertise and an unrelenting thirst for knowledge. Now, as the CEO of startup Aimably, she's applying her unique superpowers to help businesses grow by spending smarter and dramatically reducing their cloud costs.   You can connect with Claire in the following ways: Website: https://www.aimably.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemilligan/   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR    Other episodes you'll enjoy: C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvymSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome back the esteemed Professor Scott Cederburg, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Arizona. In this highly anticipated episode, Professor Cederburg revisits the show to delve into his groundbreaking paper on life cycle asset allocation. Professor Cederburg's latest research presents findings that disrupt traditional thinking in the field, prompting a deep dive into the implications of these new insights. In our conversation, we unpack the findings from the paper and how they challenge established norms in retirement planning and asset allocation. We discuss what the new paper adds to the discourse, his approach and methodology, the different assessment criteria used, and the main findings from the paper. We also delve into the different asset allocation strategies assessed, which strategy performed best, aspects that would influence the various strategies, and how to invest for the long term safely. We explore the nuances of stock versus bond returns and the hidden benefits of international diversification. Gain profound insights into the significance of social security, inflation-protected bonds, target date funds, and the repercussions of an all-equity strategy. Comparing his latest paper with prior research on withdrawal rates, Professor Cederburg highlights surprising aspects of the results and provides invaluable takeaways for financial advisors from these cutting-edge findings. Discover how this pioneering work challenges conventional wisdom, reshaping the landscape of retirement planning and investment strategies in this illuminating conversation with Professor Scott Cederburg.   Key Points From This Episode:   Background about Professor Cederburg and episode overview. (0:00:00) How his new paper challenges the central tenets in life cycle investing. (0:03:38) What sets his method apart regarding its ability to challenge the status quo. (0:06:56) How he characterizes the life cycle of the household modelled in his study. (0:09:40) The data set used and his approach for sampling and analyzing the data. (0:12:09) Retirement outcomes used to evaluate life cycle asset allocation strategies. (0:13:56) Asset allocation strategies investigated in the paper and which one performs best. (0:15:49) Left tail outcomes of all-stocks strategy, stock returns vs bond returns, and the benefits of international diversification. (0:22:52) Learn about the importance of social security in the model and the nuances of inflation-protected bonds. (0:28:29) Investing in target date funds and the downsides of an all-equity strategy. (0:32:05) Hear about the impact of large intermediate losses on retirement savings. (0:35:33) Unpacking the lag time on returns between stocks and bonds. (0:40:01) Exploring investing behaviour and reasons for underperformance. (0:42:15) The importance of return dependencies and what happens to the results if monthly returns are used. (0:45:03) Navigating and modelling flaws and common aspects overlooked in financial analyses. (0:49:29) Dissecting retiree adherence to traditional approaches to long-term investing. (0:50:36) Home country bias and its influence on portfolio allocation. (0:52:12) Currency effect and domestic stock hedging as a strategy. (0:55:32) Comparing the findings from his latest paper with those from his paper on withdrawal rates. (1:00:24) Aspects of the results that surprised him and takeaways for financial advisors from the latest research findings. (1:02:07)   Links From Today's Episode:   Professor Scott Cederburg — https://eller.arizona.edu/people/scott-cederburg Professor Scott Cederburg on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-cederburg/ Professor Scott Cederburg on Google Scholar — https://scholar.google.com/citations/ Eller College of Management — https://eller.arizona.edu/ Episode 224 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/224 Episode 250 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/250 ‘Beyond the Status Quo: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice' — https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4590406 ‘The Safe Withdrawal Rate: Evidence from a Broad Sample of Developed Markets' — https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4227132 International Diversification Works (Eventually) — https://doi.org/10.2469/faj.v67.n3.1 ‘Stocks for the long run? Evidence from a broad sample of developed markets' — https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/ Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/  

Welcome to another episode of Conversations of Cohen! Today Gregg sits down with Rachel Apfel Glass and delves into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Glosslab, a revolutionary nail salon chain on a mission to modernize the manicure and pedicure experience.What started as a quest for personal fulfillment to fill the gap from her own customer experiences in the nail industry, has now grown into a flourishing business with 20 locations across New York, Miami, Dallas, and Washington DC. The idea presented itself to Rachel at a crossroads in her career. Despite excelling in investor relations, marketing, and raising money for hedge funds the demands of starting and raising a family didn't mix well with the constant travel that work demanded. Rachel tapped into the entrepreneurial spirit she had since childhood. She decided to build a business in an industry where she had no prior work experience. The business? Glosslab. The industry? Nails.Driven by a commitment to hygiene and an unsatisfactory customer experience in traditional nail salons, Glass decided to challenge the status quo. She went outside her comfort zone, attending nail technician training school to understand the industry from the ground up. Glosslab began as a pop-up, evolved into signing leases for two locations, and gradually expanded. Each move was incredibly strategic.Behind the scenes, running a corporate team with partners, managing stores, and ensuring a seamless customer journey present their own set of challenges. The pressure is constant, but Glass remains resilient, attributing her ability to stay 'on' to her genuine love for what she does.While the external world may perceive entrepreneurship as a stroke of luck, Glass dismantles this misconception. She stresses that the entrepreneurial path is paved with hard work, stress, and the constant need to prove oneself. For those not in the entrepreneurial trenches, understanding this reality can be elusive.And finally, Rachel says it's important to "Create your own happiness."