Podcasts about Chipotle

Margo is joined by husband-and-wife directing duo Jason & Blue Gerber, an award-winning team working across films and commercials. Their creative synergy has led them to direct for brands like Walgreens, 7UP, Chipotle, Intelligentsia, and LOEWE, while also producing heartfelt storytelling work for organizations such as The Boys & Girls Clubs, Athletes Unlimited, and Lincoln Park Community Services. Their short film Otis' Dream, about voter suppression, was shared by Oprah as an official Super Soul Sunday short film, and their commercial and nonprofit work has been recognized with industry honors including a Silver Telly Award. Together, Jason & Blue bring both tactful precision and deep feeling into everything they create, evoking imagination and authentic human narratives as one voice. In this conversation, Margo, Jason, and Blue dive into the power of collaboration, storytelling that heals, and the journey of their new feature documentary, Dawn Dusk. Margo, Jason & Blue discuss: From college pals to co-directors: how their friendship at Columbia College Chicago grew into a collaborative career. What it takes to truly direct as a duo—prep, trust, communication, and playing to each other's strengths. Choosing projects that center the human spirit, resilience, and creativity. How a short five-minute idea evolved into the four-year feature documentary Dawn Dusk, following artist Chelli Look's journey of grief and healing through her leather goods business, CHC. The role of composer Silas Hite's score as the “unseen narrator” guiding the emotion of the film. Why experimentation, patience, and deep listening are essential for creative work that connects. Lessons from navigating both commercial and narrative filmmaking, and how storytelling always comes back to empathy. Connect with Jason & Blue Website: jasonandblue.com Film Website: dawnduskfilm.com/trailer Instagram: @jasonandblue, @dawnduskfilm Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.comwww.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry

In this special video episode, Sean and Elizabeth and special guests eat spicy wings and share hot takes on saving versus investing, inflation, crypto, and when to trade up for an electric vehicle. When should you prioritize investing over traditional savings? How do you know when to keep repairing your car versus trading it in for something new, like an EV? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola share their zestiest financial takes over hot wings, blending financial insights with fiery fun. NerdWallet YouTube creator Stephen Smith joins them in-person at NerdWallet HQ in Scottsdale, AZ, for a lively discussion which, like the hot sauce, gets eye-wateringly spicy. They debate whether saving in a checking account makes sense, how high-yield savings stack up against inflation, and whether the U.S. dollar could one day be backed by cryptocurrency. They also dig into why consumer debt is so easy to rack up, including the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later for everyday purchases. Then, listener Sandra joins the in-person conversation with Sean and Elizabeth as they discuss whether she should keep repairing her Acura or buy a new EV. They explore repair costs versus new car payments, the impact of high-yield savings rates, trade-in timing, and refinancing considerations. The episode wraps with practical insights on how to balance financial security with lifestyle goals like travel, education savings, and staying debt-free. Get matched with a financial planner for free using NerdWallet Advisors Match: https://nerdwalletadvisors.com/match  Smart Money is a finalist for TWO Signal Awards! Please take a moment to vote for us here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/individual-episodes/genre/money-finance  https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/money-finance  Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: Bitcoin reserve currency, dollar backed by crypto, consumer debt in America, Buy Now Pay Later pros and cons, Klarna food delivery, Klarna at Chipotle, financing gas with BNPL, credit card debt cycle, checking account interest rates, financial literacy for kids, trust fund for children, custodial accounts for kids, Acura MDX, car repair costs, car repair vs new car cost, average car payment 2025, EV tariffs 2025, zero APR car financing, mortgage refinance break-even, 529 vs Roth IRA rollover, saving for college vs high-yield savings, passing down a car to kids, luxury vehicle maintenance costs, average miles per year US drivers, opportunity cost of buying a car, travel vs new car decision, and financial security vs lifestyle goals.. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, McDonald's isn't on every corner anymore, and they're hoping to change that. The fast food chain is fighting against competitors like Chipotle and Shake Shack, and while they've attempted to bring back customers with meal deals and app revamps, now they're hoping to expand their restaurants again. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke to Bloomberg's Kristina Peterson.

Stay safe out there guys! Summary In this conversation, Mark Walters discusses various themes surrounding gun rights, personal responsibility, and the implications of leftist aggression. He shares personal anecdotes, particularly about a confrontation his daughter faced at a Chipotle restaurant, highlighting the dangers of political hostility. The discussion also touches on the state of gun laws in Florida, the importance of being prepared for potential threats, and the role of organizations like the NRA in advocating for gun rights. The conversation emphasizes the need for vigilance and self-defense in today's society. Takeaways These people are very, very dangerous. Preparation, avoidance, and awareness are crucial. Confrontations can escalate quickly; be prepared. The left's aggression is a growing concern. Gun rights are essential for personal safety. Open carry laws in Florida are a hot topic. Personal experiences shape our views on gun rights. Family dynamics play a role in understanding responsibility. The NRA is a key player in defending gun rights. Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Keywords gun rights, personal responsibility, leftist aggression, Florida gun laws, family dynamics, confrontation, self-defense, NRA, open carry, conservative values    

Scott Boatwright, CEO of Chipotle, shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading one of America's most recognizable brands. He reflects on his personal experience with food insecurity, Chipotle's work with No Kid Hungry, and why the restaurant industry is uniquely positioned to help solve childhood hunger. Scott also opens up about leadership, building a mission-driven culture, and the ongoing fight to ensure every child has access to nutritious meals. Episode Credits:Produced by: Branded Hospitality MediaHosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy FrischlingProducer: Julie ZuckerCreative Director: Adam LevineShow Runner: Drewe RaimiPost Production: Three Cheers Creativewww.thehospitalityhangout.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the past decade, a simple message has been delivered to a generation of American students: If you learn to code and complete a computer science degree, you'll get a job with a six-figure salary.Now, thousands of students who followed the advice are discovering that the promise was empty. Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The Times, explains.Guest: Natasha Singer, a technology reporter in the business section of The New York Times.Background reading: Goodbye, $165,000 tech jobs. Student coders seek work at Chipotle.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Andrew Spear for The New York Times Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

Show Notes On this week's podcast, Dan and Kris bring you the September 10 20 30 40, and what a good time it was! Some absolutely killer games came out this month in decades past, like Mega Man 7, Metal Gear Solid V, Burnout Revenge, and the launch of the original PlayStation and the Jaguar CD! And the Game Boy micro! WOW! Next, in Week Old News, the Amiga brand is back, and it comes with a hefty price tag. Nintendo of America decides customer support just isn't worth the investment, Mega Man and NiGHTS join Sonic's latest racing venture, and Microsoft raises its prices.. Again! Finally in the checkpoint, Dan gushes about how good Metal Gear Solid Delta was, Kris temporarily quits Silksong for Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, while Kris's dog went so crazy he hurt his tail, and Dan got a new neighborhood Chipotle. Enjoy! Useful Links Support us on Patreon StoneAgeGamer.com The Gratuitous Rainbow Spectrum Safe at Home Rescue Shoot the Moon Stitches Art of Angela Dean's Substack SAG's theme Song “Squared Roots” by Banjo Guy Ollie Social Stuff Join us on Discord! Stone Age Gamer YouTube Twitch Geekade Facebook Stone Age Gamer Facebook Geekade Twitter Stone Age Gamer Twitter Geekade Instagram Stone Age Gamer Instagram YouTube Geekade Contact Us

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dissect the troubling rise of “buy now, pay later” schemes—from renting Jordans for 53 payments to financing Chipotle burritos with Klarna. Together, they break down the dangers of weekly payment plans, the psychological tricks behind small recurring payments, and the growing $82B debt problem fueled by these fintech innovations. The rise of “buy now, pay later” apps like Klarna and Affirm, now offering financing for everything from shoes to lunch—why this is NOT financial freedom Why weekly payment structures psychologically lure customers, obscuring actual costs (“just $19 a week” means more than $1,000 over a year for a pair of shoes) Klarna's CEO admits most shouldn't finance small purchases—yet the option is everywhere, and millions fall for it How buy now, pay later debt is now practically invisible to traditional credit monitors, with 90–100M Americans using these services and $82B spent in 2024 alone The discipline myth: Why sustainable wealth and financial self-control depend on removing temptation, building habits, and automating savings over time Weekly or daily payment plans are a predatory marketing tactic—real wealth is built by delaying gratification and refusing to finance wants as needs. Buy now, pay later isn't a “hack”—it's the same as a credit card, minus visibility, with consequences just as severe if payments are missed. The solution: erase easy credit temptations, automate real savings, and focus discipline on building income, not propping up short-term purchases with debt. “If anybody is offering you weekly payments for shoes, it's because it's a ridiculous idea.” “You haven't earned the right to convenience purchases until you're financially free—build habits, not more recurring payments.” “No one will care for your financial health except you. Take accountability—and avoid the Klarna burrito trap.” ✖️✖️✖️✖️

Ever wondered how you can grow your real estate portfolio without getting hammered by capital gains taxes? In this episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with Paul “Coach” Frank, a 40-year veteran in real estate development, brokerage, and investing, to break down the ins and outs of 1031 exchanges. Paul shares why so many investors misunderstand the term “like-kind,” the biggest mistakes people make when attempting 1031s, and how savvy investors use exchanges to trade out of management-heavy multifamily and single-family rentals into stable, cash-flowing triple net properties. From real-life stories of clients who turned underperforming rentals into hands-free income streams, to Paul's insights on why drive-thru QSR properties like Chick-fil-A and Chipotle are “gold,” this conversation will change how you think about growing wealth through real estate.   - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

What began as a single Boba tea shop in 2000 has transformed into a leading supplier of sustainable packaging for local startups to national brands like Panda Express and Chipotle. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner and Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talk with Alan Yu about the evolving business of packaging: Boba Tea beginnings Eco-friendly alternatives Partnership and leadership Strategic expansion Host: Tom Gardner, Andy CrossProducer: Mac GreerEngineer: Adam LandfairDisclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russillo starts with a recap of Dolphins-Bills and what essentially was the game-losing interception from Tua. Then he's joined by the NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah for more on Tua's issues, plus why Josh Allen may have ruined our thoughts on QB development, his favorite rookies so far, and an early look at the 2026 QB draft class. Finally, the guys close it out with Life Advice, including a Chipotle deal hunter and a kid doing donuts in someone's backyard. (0:00) Welcome to the show! (1:51) TNF Recap and Tua's interception (15:29) Daniel Jeremiah stops by (34:48) Late bloomer QBs (46:10) Favorite rookies so far (51:36) Early look at the 2026 QB draft class (1:09:03) Weekend NFL and CFB picks (1:12:40) Life Advice Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Daniel Jeremiah Producers: Kyle Crichton, Jonathan Frias, and Steve Ceruti _ _ _ _ Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind Dr Pepper's Fansville Gameplan with Ben SylvanNo brand collaboration is as synonymous with college football as Dr Pepper, and that's by no mistake. Now in its eight season, the leaders behind Fansville's effervescent brand story are running all new plays.In this episode of Brand Insider, Kate Terhune goes 1:1 with Ben Sylvan, SVP of Connected Media at Keurig Dr Pepper, to unpack how he's retooling a modern CPG media engine around one interconnected strategy.Fresh from The Trade Desk, Ben walks through why KDP moved from a “Chipotle assembly line” of channel owners to a true PESO formation—one integrated lead tackles everything from the biggest screen to the IRL interaction at point of sale. He talks team structures that empower success and measurement playbooks that allow for real time refinements.Ben's north star is simple: growth. The gameplan? Precision, personalization, and partnerships—from Jerry Jones in an “away game” cameo to RC Cola's legacy with the Chicago Bears. If you're building connected media for outcomes—not org charts—this conversation is your playbook.

Yassy returns to the show, and the crew kicks off with lip-balm jokes, “shy eating,” and a Chipotle free-drink hack (0:00) before recapping Joe Budden's birthday party (06:35). They answer a Patreon member's question about keeping your ex's photos while uncovering hidden iPhone folders and swapping probiotic tips, capped by Yas' backyard fedora glow-up (10:52). The conversation shifts to Dame Dash's fiery Breakfast Club appearance and his fall from Roc-a-Fella glory (22:14), then to Adrian Broner's live on-air missteps on It Is What It Is with Cam'ron and Mase and a hilarious debate on post-nut clarity (55:31). Cardi B's surprise sit-down with Kelly Rowland sparks reactions (1:04:38), followed by takes on Ice Spice's latest buzz (1:25:33), the viral “pretty punishment” trend (1:30:11), and first impressions of Metro Boomin's new project (1:36:35), and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free, early access to main episodes, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall

Are Venus fly traps vegetarian? QDoba or Chipotle? Perfect temp? What kind of hat would Nick wear? Is a video game and arcade game? Work until 72 and retire with unlimited money or retire at 55 but tight budget? Which Delaware Legend do you sign?

Die Wall Street startet mit Rückenwind in die neue Woche: Der S&P 500 klettert erstmals über die Marke von 6.600 Punkten, auch der Nasdaq erreicht ein Rekordhoch. Unterstützt wird die Stimmung von positiven Signalen aus den US-chinesischen Handelsgesprächen und der Erwartung einer ersten Zinssenkung durch die Fed in 2025. Besonders im Fokus: Oracle mit +5 % nach Berichten über eine Schlüsselrolle im TikTok-Deal, Alphabet und Tesla mit Kursgewinnen von 4 % bzw. 3 %. Auf der Verliererseite Dave & Buster's mit –16 % nach schwachen Quartalszahlen, während Novo Nordisk (+3 %) mit Studienergebnissen zum Abnehm-Medikament und Chipotle (+2 %) mit neuen Aktienrückkäufen überzeugen. Alle Augen richten sich nun auf die Fed-Sitzung: Mittwoch wird die Zinsentscheidung erwartet – laut CME FedWatch mit 100 % Wahrscheinlichkeit einer Senkung um mindestens 25 Basispunkte. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. +++ Individuell, aktiv und ausgezeichnet: Die Vermögensverwaltung von DJE – mehr unter https://www.dje.de/vv +++ +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ Der Podcast wird vermarktet durch die Ad Alliance. Die allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien der Ad Alliance finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Die Ad Alliance verarbeitet im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot die Podcasts-Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Impressum: https://www.360wallstreet.de/impressum

Few platforms have changed culture as quickly—or as globally—as TikTok. Khartoon Weiss, VP and GM of North America and Global Business Solutions, is at the center of it, helping brands and businesses connect with audiences in ways that are creative, authentic, and impactful. From scaling Spotify to leading top agencies, she's built a career on turning bold ideas into cultural movements—and now she's shaping the future of TikTok. What You'll Learn in This Episode How TikTok has broken the traditional brand storytelling arc Why authenticity and “real production” outperform polish on the platform How content, commerce, and search converge on TikTok Why short form content can still drive loyalty and long-term brand love What brands like Chipotle, McDonald's, and Gap are doing right on TikTok Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:38) Why TikTok has changed brand building (02:12) Stewarding TikTok's brand and helping other brands grow (03:34) Unlearning traditional storytelling on TikTok (06:01) Authenticity over polish with examples from Chipotle and McDonald's (10:20) Content, commerce, and the rise of search on TikTok (14:04) Can short form content build brand loyalty (21:08) Brand safety, trust, and TikTok's uncertain future (24:48) Lessons from scaling brands at Spotify, agencies, and TikTok (27:09) The that made Khartoon smile recently About Khartoon Weiss Khartoon Weiss is the VP and GM of North America and Global Business Solutions at TikTok. She previously led global revenue at Spotify, served as Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director at MDC Partners and Mediacom North America, and was a VP at iHeartMedia. She began her career at BBDO, Ogilvy, and Grey Worldwide. Weiss has been recognized by Campaign's “40 Over 40,” AdAge's “40 Under 40,” and AdWeek's “Top 50.” She completed executive education at The Wharton School and lives in New York City with her husband and two rescued cats. What Brand Has Made Khartoon Smile Recently? Khartoon pointed to Gap as the brand making her smile lately. She praised the retailer for collaborating authentically with creators, staying true to its roots, and showing up on TikTok in ways that feel natural and culturally relevant. For her, Gap's bravery and creativity prove that when brands lean into community and culture authentically, audiences instantly recognize it—even without the logo. Resources & Links Connect with Khartoon on LinkedIn. Learn more about TikTok for Business. Listen & Support the Show Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon/Audible, TuneIn, and iHeart. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find the show. Share this episode — email a friend or colleague this episode. Sign up for my free Story Strategies newsletter for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regan and Chesko start today's episode dissecting a cringe-worthy Backstreet Boys parody where a husband sings about hating marriage and his wife, then examining a controversial podcast clip about husbands giving wives "allowances", and finally breaking down the viral "lunch packing" incident where a husband filled his teacher wife's lunch bag with dog food, stale snacks, and old Chipotle...followed by her predictable defense video when criticized online. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrpickmeandthemanhater https://www.instagram.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Follow The Manhater: Regan (F the Nice Guy) - TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@ftheniceguy Podcast: https://ftheniceguypodcast.podbean.com/ Follow Mr. Pick Me: Chesko (The Speech Prof) - Substack: http://www.thespeechprof.com TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@speechprof Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thespeechprof Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/thespeechprof YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealSpeechProf Theme song by Odanis the Rapper - https://www.instagram.com/odanistherapper

Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your brand's real growth lever isn't features but happiness?In this episode of Lead on Purpose, I sit down with Mark, co-founder of Squint Consulting, to unpack why we are living through an unhappiness crisis and how the smartest brands grow by deliberately creating happier customers and happier teams. We explore the simple model behind happy brands and how it reshapes products, pricing, and culture.We cover:• The unhappiness trend Gallup is tracking and why it now drives consumer choice • A practical model of memories, behaviours, and beliefs that sparks growth • How Olipop moved from sparkling tonic to soda and unlocked a huge valuation • Why execution beats slogans, with lessons from Happy Meals, Nike, and Chipotle • Turning choice into joy, from Netflix browsing to service design people love • Building a high trust, low meeting culture that lifts performance and morale • The danger of trend hopping and how to return to brand fundamentals that last • Personal creativity habits that widen focus, including walks, mind wandering, and saunaYou will walk away with practical ways to design happier experiences, raise perceived value, and build a culture where great thinking thrives and growth follows.Learn more about Squint Consulting here - https://squintconsulting.com/about/Connect with Mark on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lestermarky/?originalSubdomain=nlIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

In hour four, reading through a very colorful YouTube comment section on our Chipotle video yesterday. Feeling VERY confident about the Canes handling their business vs USF tomorrow. As for the Dolphins? Can't say the confidence level is nearly as high.

My guest this week is Laurie Lam, the Chief Brand Officer at E.L.F. Beauty, the powerhouse behind E.L.F. Cosmetics, E.L.F. Skin, and Well People. With nearly two decades of experience shaping global brands, Laurie is a dynamic marketer and strategic innovator who's redefining what an authentic, accessible beauty company looks like. Before joining E.L.F., Laurie held leadership roles at L'Oréal USA, working across the U.S., France, and Asia Pacific in marketing, e-commerce acquisition, business development, and brand innovation. She's also credited with helping supercharge E.L.F.'s reputation for quality, inclusivity, and viral cultural moments — from TikTok stardom to collaborations with brands like Chipotle, Dunkin', and even Tinder. 

Chipotle Mexican Grill is venturing into Asia for the first time, with plans to open locations in South Korea and Singapore in 2026. Chief Executive Officer Scott Boatwright expects international markets to become the next layer of growth beyond North America that'll support the brand in the long term. He speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Romaine BostickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour three, revisiting Solana's love for Chipotle. Hoch and Crowder each argue their favorite Mexican chain restaurant that they believe is better. After, Pro sports bettor at the Hammer Betting Network, Rob Pizzola, explains he is usually someone who will fade overreactions after Week 1 but is still leaning heavily on “New England or nothing” this Sunday vs Miami.

In hour two, reviewing the Dolphins prop bets for Sunday's Week 2 game vs New England. Hoch tries Chipotle for the very first time and shares his honest review. Solana takes issue with his entire Chipotle experience and refuses to accept his take about pico de gallo. After, Don Bailey Jr joins the show and gets his lines for the highly anticipated UM vs USF game this Saturday.

Hoch tries Chipotle for the very first time and shares his honest review. Solana takes issue with his entire Chipotle experience and refuses to accept his take about pico de gallo.

What happens when a weekend camper decides to visit Salt Fork's legendary Bigfoot Ridge during the Ohio Bigfoot Conference — and ends up facing the unknown just feet from his tent?In this terrifying and unforgettable episode, we speak with “E,” a Bigfoot believer turned knower, who recounts a chilling class B encounter during an overnight stay at Salt Fork State Park. From raccoons stealing Chipotle to bloodcurdling grunts in the dead of night, what started as a peaceful evening ended in primal fear.You'll hear how a glowing red tent, a Mr. Heater, and an unlucky woodland creature triggered one of the most intense Bigfoot vocalizations ever heard — and how BFRO investigators camping nearby confirmed they heard it too. E also shares encounters from Coshocton County, details on massive prints in frozen ground, and explains why Ohio might just be America's Bigfoot hotspot.This isn't just a campfire story. It's what happens when the forest fights back.

Oracle stuns Wall Street with a historic surge, shaking up the tech landscape and even billionaire rankings. US inflation data cools, boosting hopes for Fed rate cuts as equities inch to new highs. Michelle Martin takes you through Klarna’s red-hot IPO, Chipotle’s Asian expansion, Del Monte’s turnaround, and UOL’s property play. Can CNMC Goldmine’s shine last in a shifting rate environment? Plus, Singapore’s Straits Times Index powers to fresh records, with JP Morgan eyeing 5,000 by year-end. And in the Last Word—OpenAI sets its sights on making an AI movie that isn’t slop. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 299 of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, Rick reveals a new Girl Scout cookie, Jay raves about White Castle breakfast, and the guys discuss Chipotle's new "Build Your Own" option. They also complain about the frickin' Bears. YOUTUBE:⁠ ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠⁠MERCH:⁠ ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠ ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders),⁠ ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in LockportSUPPORT:⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/im-fat-podcast/support⁠⁠

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Food quality remains solid, but the value proposition of these “slop bowl” chains has completely collapsed as prices skyrocket while portion sizes stay the same. Chipotle's $19 burrito bowl raises eyebrows, while Sweetgreen's $29 kale salad feels like paying luxury prices for what amounts to rabbit food with fancy branding. So with these price increases, are these businesses thriving or just barely surviving? Plus: Tesla is losing US market share and McDonald's brings out even more discount deals. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGd In this Film Courage podcast, we speak with husband and wife duo, Jason Gerber and Blue Gerber, a co-directing team working in films and commercials together and individually. Their first feature documentary is DAWN DUSK, available on multiple platforms (link below). DAWN DUSK features Chelli Look, an artist specializing in handbags, experiences overwhelming grief after the murder of her sister by her brother-in-law. In the years that follow, Chelli's journey towards healing forces her to rediscover who she is as an artist, leading to an unexpected revelation that takes her in a new direction. They have directed commercials for brands such as Walgreens, 7UP, Scotch-Brite, Meiomi Wine, Chipotle, Intelligentsia, LOEWE and more. Their heart for storytelling can be seen in their work for The Boys & Girls Clubs, GE Girls, Athletes Unlimited, Lincoln Park Community Services, which won a Silver Telly, as well as piece for Chicago Connected which was shared by President Barack Obama. Their most recent short film, Otis' Dream, about voter suppression, debuted during the months leading up to the 2020 election and was shared by Oprah as an official Super Soul Sunday short film, gaining attention from major media outlets. Female and male, tactful and feeling, they evoke imagination and authentic human narratives directing as one voice. Where to find the film: https://www.dawnduskfilm.com Where to watch: https://www.dawnduskfilm.com/where-to-watch

Welcome to the weekly wrap-up. If you were too busy putting out fires to keep up with my emails, consider this your cheat sheet—served with sarcasm. This week: what you're feeding your brain, Louis Vuitton's $160 lipstick, Taylor and Travis's engagement, and Chipotle proving once again they don't know beans about marketing. Oh, and the one lever that doubles your profits without breaking a sweat. Let's roll.”So, to sum up: feed your brain real strategy, not junk. Market to people with money. Control your story like Taylor and Travis. Don't waste time with beanbag gimmicks when you've got customers standing in front of you. And remember—raising prices is not optional if you want to double profits.That's the week. Now go do something smart with it.Sponsored byhttps://easternshorecarpetcleaning.comhttps://theexperiencereport.com

Dan Frommer is the founder and editor in chief of The New Consumer, an influential publication that covers the intersection of technology and consumer brands—and many of these brands live in the food world. We wanted to have Dan back on the show to talk about his new trends report. As Dan writes: “Between tariffs, geopolitics, DOGE, egg prices, measles, fires, floods, and more, the US consumer has had a chaotic start to the year.” What does it all mean for brands like Sweetgreen, Chipotle, and Starbucks? We dig into each, and we have a great conversation about that not-so-great topic on all of our minds: inflation. I loved catching up with Dan, and I hope you enjoy the conversation. Also on the show we have a great conversation with Stella Drivas, author of the new book, Hungry Happens: Mediterranean. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday! The NFL is underway and we had a spitting incident, Buckeyes getting ready for Grambling State, Man's upset with Chipotle, this college football weekend is terrible, undercover cops at NFL games, we preview the Browns & Bengals game, it's snowing in Texas & we send people to jail.

From Google's “flock of dead canaries” warning shot to Meta's latest identity crisis, this episode is jam-packed with chaos. Recruitix buys a mystery box, Nestlé boots its CEO over an office fling, and Taco Bell AI goes full waterpark mode. Oh, and Chipotle drones are now dropping burritos from the sky. You can't make this stuff up—so we didn't. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode 03:52 Corporate Drama: CEO Dismissals and Scandals 06:10 A Tribute to Greg Louganis: Olympic Legacy and Challenges 08:53 The Fading Glory of Olympians 09:32 International Students and the Impact of Policy Changes 13:15 Upcoming Events and Networking Opportunities 15:34 Fantasy Football Draft Recap 19:14 Closing Thoughts and Future Topics 19:58 Google's Search Monopoly and Market Dynamics 22:42 The Impact of Workforce Imbalance 26:04 The Future of Google Search and Diversification 28:50 Recruitics Acquires Change State: A Strategic Move? 34:31 Meta's Leadership Shakeup and AI Focus 48:22 AI in Fast Food: Taco Bell's Experimentation

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! Chipotle's $13 burritos aren't selling like they used to — and Raj Malhotra thinks the growth story is over. With sales stalling, margins slipping, and a sky-high valuation, CMG could be heading for a major re-rating. In this episode, Raj presents his short idea on Chipotle Mexican Grill, and the options structure he's targeting into earnings.

The Rizzuto Show is gearing up for the ultimate midwest weekend filled with chicken wings and stock car racing! We welcome NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers Jordan Anderson, Jeb Burton, and Blaine Perkins as they gear up for the much-anticipated Nascar Cup Series and XFinity Series races at Worldwide Technology Raceway in St. Louis this weekend. Join the crew as we jump into the thrilling world of racing, discuss their preparations, and explore the unique atmosphere of a NASCAR event. We chat with Jenna Rush from UCP Heartland about the upcoming Wingding, a local chicken wing competition that supports a great cause. Plus, a whole bunch of food news with everything from a "dirty soda" shop to the surprising place where the crusts from "Uncrustables" end up. Grab your headphones and join Rizz, Moon, Lern, Rafe,and King Scott for another wild episode of the Rizzuto Show. Show Notes:NASCAR at Gateway: Key info, links, results for race weekend UCP Heartland's 15th Annual Wing Ding presented by TUMS Powerball players denied in $1.4B drawing as no one wins jackpot — setting up potential monster payday for Saturday Oregonians won '$5,000 a week, forever!' from Publishers Clearing House. Then the company went bankrupt Baby goes missing from daycare for hours after grandfather takes home wrong child 2026 Best Colleges in Missouri Wash U named #1 for its dorm and #8 for food, quality of life Mom's Deli opens in South City Viral 'dirty soda' shop plans 1st St. Louis-area location Kraft Heinz splits, unwinding disappointing merger Chipotle is delivering burritos to customers by drone — but only in certain locations for now Taco Bell is finally bringing back a fan-favorite menu item after 6 years The Unexpected Place Where the Crusts From Uncrustables Go Read More: Here's Where the Crusts From Uncrustables End Up Follow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/rizz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rachel Dashiell examines Chipotle's (CMG) chart and a downward channel developing over the past 5 days. She looks at the $43 level as a point to watch acting as upside resistance this month. On a 1-year chart, she illustrates the gap between shares and the 50-day simple moving average which hovers around $48. Rachel does highlight an upward move taking place on the chart's RSI momentum study.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Send us a textThis week on The Digital Restaurant, Carl is joined by Jennifer Kern, CMO of Qu, for a fast-moving conversation about the headlines shaping restaurants, technology, and consumer behavior.We kick off with a surprising stat: half of adults are ordering kids meals. (01:00) What does this say about QSR value wars, portion sizes, and how brands like CAVA and Starbucks are reframing value through experience, not just price?Next, we examine Chipotle's partnership with Zipline (05:00), which involves testing drone delivery in Dallas. Is this more than PR? Carl breaks down the operational hurdles, costs, and what it means for scale.From there, we dive into talent and tech shifts: Duolingo's social media star Zaria Parvez joins DoorDash (10:00), bringing 16M followers' worth of creativity, and voice AI startups raise fresh funding (14:00)— even as Taco Bell and McDonald's wrestle with reliability.Finally, we conclude with culture and agility: how restaurants capitalized on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement (21:00) to deliver playful, real-time marketing moments.Support the show

Covino & Rich go over the handful of .300 hitters in MLB! Danny G. quizzes the fellas & Monse on the most expensive & least expensive beer prices at NFL stadiums. They play 'CHIPOTLE WORKER OR WNBA PLAYER!' Plus, Schwarbs wins an award & 'WEEKEND HOBNOBBING' gets you set to stream! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember when we thought AI was going to bring about utopia or Skynet? Turns out, it's mostly just a bunch of fancy spreadsheets, a potential bubble ready to burst (looking at you, Nvidia), and a legal minefield. We're talking wrongful death lawsuits because a chatbot encouraged suicide, OpenAI admitting their 'safety controls degrade,' and then secretly siccing the cops on users. Plus, the Citizen app's AI can't even tell a murder vehicle from a motor vehicle, and Grok 2.5 is now open source if you want to invite that chaos into your life. Also, don't ask Google if 1995 was 30 years ago, because apparently, AI can't do basic math.Meanwhile, the adults in the room are just doing what they do: the U.S. government is buying a chunk of Intel, while Trump wants to "design" government websites (with badly edited photos, naturally). Meta's own AI stuff is so bad they're just licensing Midjourney's tech, proving it's always easier to buy than build. Apple TV+ raised its prices, and Spotify finally figured out how to let you DM songs. Over at Apple Fitness, it seems the execs are fostering a "toxic workplace environment," because who knew working out could be so hardcore? Oh, and Chipotle is doing drone delivery now. Welcome to Zipotle, because getting off your ass is apparently too much to ask.As for what we're actually watching, it's a mixed bag. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' documentary episode was... fine, but Paramount's axing jobs and "un-renewing" Dexter: Original Sin to focus on Dexter: Resurrection (because that always works out). We're trying to keep up with Alien: Earth, Wednesday, and Upload, but good luck with those staggered release dates. Apple TV+ has some good sci-fi, but Foundation might just be a hate-watch for Brian. And in the library, we've got Budgie's surprisingly depressing memoir and some solid sci-fi from Scott Meyer and Dennis E. Taylor. It's almost enough to make you miss the simpler times before AI broke everything.Sponsors:CleanMyMac - clnmy.com/Grumpyoldgeeks - Use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/711FOLLOW UPWelcome to Acast Ads Academy - your go-to learning destination for podcast advertising.Deep Questions with Cal Newport - Ep. 367: What if AI Doesn't Get Much Better Than This?AI Bubble Watch: Nvidia Shares Skid on Middling Q2 ResultsReports Of AI Not Progressing Or Offering Mundane Utility Are Often Greatly ExaggeratedIN THE NEWSThe US government is taking an $8.9 billion stake in IntelTrump is forming a 'National Design Studio' to spruce up government websitesTrump Mobile is promoting its smartphone with terribly edited photos of other brands' productsChatGPT Lawsuit Over Teen's Suicide Could Lead to Big Tech ReckoningOpenAI Admits Safety Controls 'Degrade,' As Wrongful Death Lawsuit Grabs HeadlinesOpenAI Says It's Scanning Users' ChatGPT Conversations and Reporting Content to the PoliceHuge Number of Authors Stand to Get Paid After Anthropic Agrees to Settle Potentially $1 Trillion LawsuitMeta is licensing Midjourney's AI image and video techMidJourney TVCitizen Is Using AI to Generate Crime Alerts With No Human Review. It's Making a Lot of MistakesYou can now download and tweak Grok 2.5 for yourself as it goes open sourceMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: Strange New WorldsParamount Job Cuts In Excess Of 2,500 Coming In November, With Cost Savings To Exceed $2 Billion‘Dexter: Original Sin' Un-Renewed as Paramount Opts Out of Second SeasonAlien: EarthWednesdayUpload‘The Institute' Renewed for Second Season at MGM+Apple TV+ subscriptions just rose to $13 a monthSpotify is adding DMsAPPS & DOODADSApple fitness exec accused of creating toxic workplace environmentZipotle: Chipotle, Zipline Launch Drone Food Delivery in DallasAT THE LIBRARYThe Absence: Memoirs of a Banshee Drummer by BudgieMaster of Formalities by Scott MeyerFlybot by Dennis E. TaylorCLOSING SHOUT-OUTS'Was 1995 30 years ago?' Google's AI overviews is having issues with a simple questionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode Summary: Not one of us is exempt from loss. We lose what we expected, what we thought we believed, what we dreamed, our sense of security or identity. We lose friendships. We lose people we love. What do we do with the disruption, the devastation of loss? How do we survive unpredictable grief, ongoing suffering, and the questions about God that happen in the dark nights of our lives? None of us want to be in seasons of sorrow. But sometimes the dark nights of life and faith have strange gifts. On the other side, we find ourselves free from the superficial in our lives. We discover peace and the assurance that we are loved. And we may experience a deeper, more honest relationship with the God we found in the dark. In this episode, I sit down with pastor and author Aubrey Sampson to talk about navigating deep loss and learning to sense God’s presence in the darkest seasons. Quotables from the episode: For me, writing was a prayer, writing was an anchor to God, writing was trying to figure out what in the world was happening when everything felt very out of control. And ultimately, writing did become a lifeline to hope in the midst of something that felt very hopeless. Grief is also very difficult to find language for, to explain, because it can feel like so many jumbled, opposed, and poignant metaphors or events all at once. Grief is like jumping on a cheerless trampoline, a constant disorientation between adrenaline and gravity. Grief is an empty, dilapidating playground, a sad, stoic icon of lost memories and what could have been. Grief is a firestone, full of uncontrollable destruction and rage and simultaneously a mudslide, sloppy, shocking and unstoppable. Grief is a planet, vast, cold, and mysterious, and grief is somehow also a roly-poly pill bug, often unnoticed by others, unarmored and earthy. The questions I was asking felt like almost like I described them in the book as like baby-deer questions. They just felt very vulnerable to me to be asking a God that I have centered my life around questions like, "Are you real? Is your arm too short to heal cancer? Where are you? Are my prayers hitting the ceiling fan or are they actually going to your ears, Lord?" I was asking some questions that I sort of felt like I should not be asking these, not because I felt ashamed. I know God can handle our hard questions. It wasn't that. It was just like, I should be beyond these questions by now. But the grief was so tender, Michelle, and so close. Some of my prayers were like, “how could you? Like, how dare you?” And part of it was her journey. She experienced healing from cancer about a year in and they didn't call it remission yet. But the doctors did say, this is great, cancer -free, the chemo's done what it should, and then about three months later, it came back with a vengeance. So that was some of it too. The whiplash of it made me ask God some really difficult questions. Like, “can you do anything good in this, God? Like, this feels so lacking in goodness, so lacking in hope, so lacking in beauty you are taking a mom away from three young sons you are taking a daughter away from parents a sister away from sister. Can your goodness reach even into this place?” There's just so many situations that prompt those honest gut level questions. Like, I know you God, but I don't understand. I don't understand and God often doesn't answer our why, but he does invite us to be honest with our questions. I mean, I think about so many in the Bible and some of the questions they ask, you know, it'd be easy to say, well, how could they dare? But we ask our own variety of those same questions. And I find it helpful to read those questions in scripture because, you know, you find some comfort in, "Okay, these were historical, ecumenical, faithful followers of God throughout history, and yet they are asking God the same questions. How long, O Lord? How lonely, I feel." Lamentations is full of these, like, "How could you? How dare you? How will you fix this?" And so to be able to know that actually, though it feels opposite of our faith. Actually, this type of posture before God is a very, I think, crucial part of our faith journey. I think God actually allows us and wants us to ask those questions on purpose as part of our spiritual formation. Again, we kind of get into our heads as if this isn't faithful or something's wrong. I'm going backwards spiritually, but then when you read those questions all throughout scripture, you can find some comfort in like, okay, these people are in the Bible, right? They were faithful followers of God. They're asking the same questions I'm asking. Yeah, God used them as examples for us. That's it. To teach us, to encourage us. One thing that you want as a Christian, even in your darkest hours, is for God to come for you with a sense of comfort. Holy Spirit provides you peace. Holy Spirit provides you a sense that God is with you. God sees you. God is around you. And what I found in my season of grief was that was not occurring. I could not sense God with me. I couldn't hear God speaking to me. I could not “connect with God.” I was just like, “God, where are you? Like, I can't even sense your spirit comforting me and I need you more than ever.” And I began because of the Lord's kindness, I was meeting with a spiritual director at the time. And I began to read about a very common spiritual experience again throughout history, again throughout the Bible, called the Dark Night of the Soul. Which, again, we tend to use it a little generically just to me, and I'm going through a hard time, that's a Dark Night of the Soul. A dark night of the soul was coined by St. John of the Cross right after the Spanish Inquisition. And what he talked about was the very thing I'm talking about, when you cannot sense God answering your prayers, when you cannot sense God's nearness, when you cannot see what God is doing, that sense of God's quote "absence" is actually what it means to walk through a dark night of the soul. That can happen in grief, it can happen in loss, it can happen just in life, midlife crisis, it can happen. And what we find in dark nights of the soul is something that We know to be true, God never leaves us nor forsakes us. But for some reason, God does tend to pull back that "felt sense of His presence." And part of what God is doing, we can't all understand everything God is doing, but part of what God is doing is teaching us that our faith is not just about a feeling. Our faith is about the object of our faith, Jesus. And so, whether we're "feeling" the presence of God or not, can we choose to have faith that says He is true, His character is true, He is steadfast, I will keep believing, I will keep leaning in, I will keep being faithful even when I can't "feel" Him. And there's something mysterious and explosive and actually good that we find in dark nights of the soul even though it's often quite painful and confusing. Michelle, it is hard to sort of find yourself on the grief map when you're in it, especially when it's fresh. And so sometimes you don't know is where I'm at normal, okay, should I be farther along than I am. And the hard part is, depending on the context texture from, often people want you to be further along than you actually are. And you're just not, I mean, it just until you've walked through grief, you, you don't know, no, no, no, I can't move faster than I can move. I am right where I am. And that's as far as I can go. I wrote about these, these three different moments in darkness to try to at least help readers, grievers, someone walking through any type of loss or transition to sort of go, "Okay, I might find myself here." And also, to say any of those places are right where you're supposed to be. God is not rushing you past the finish line of pain. Some of us, I think, like I said, rush past it or pretend it isn't happening, but just to go, "Okay, God, things are changing. This is a new season. I don't necessarily like it. I don't really enjoy why I'm here, but I'm going to trust you've got some discoveries for me. And so, I'm going to keep open to whatever you're doing as the night falls. And then the next phase, midnight, I mean, this is where I wrote about my best friend's jet death and just everything changing. I mean, it is just the onslaught of grief that you feel physically, you feel emotionally you experience spiritually it's in your body it's in your mind it's you know you know this from the mental health world your brain is flat you can't really function the way that you used to function and I wanted to put some language for that again just to say it is normal and your only job is to be gentle with yourself at your spiritual midnight your emotional midnight like just Be kind to yourself. Be kind to yourself. I think we want to learn the lesson and we want to build the muscles and we want to build resilience. We want to grow in our depth and our meaning. That will come, but it is okay to be right where you are for as long as you need to be, especially in that initial onslaught of grief. We write a lot about that in the section on midnight. And then the last section, when I was very careful not to do, Michelle, and I think you'll appreciate this as one who talks about her own depression. I didn't want to say, "But the sun is coming. Sunrise is on its way." I did not want to write another book about, like, quote, "sunny spirituality," because that's not always what healing is. Healing isn't always darkness to light. Sometimes healing is this gradual progression of, "Oh, I see a little glimmer of hope here." Okay, here's some light coming through. I think so often we celebrate like the mountaintop, or the victory and we forget to celebrate what a courageous thing it is to step out in community again after loss or try something new after loss or frankly put pants on and go to Target after loss like those are victories. And so, I wanted to write and sort of normalize that healing can look dramatic. And in a moment, healing can also be very slow. And isn't, you know, isn't always just your sun. Sometimes it's like, you know, here's some stars in your darkness, that's healing too. In one sense, I think you do the things you don't do, meaning you rest Sabbath if you're not someone who has done that before, try to sleep if you can. I think this is a time to take up spiritual practices of slowness, stillness, silence, listening. I guess what I'm trying to say is there's not a lot you have to do. And especially early on in the dark night of the soul. And I said this before I will say it again and again and again, be gentle with yourself. I mean, you know, any listener who or view or who has been through loss knows, you often can't even remember like what shampoo is or how to shampoo your hair, let alone want to, or want to, that's a very good point, or even have the desire to. So I think a thing you do is be gentle with yourself Loss, grief, darkness can be very isolating. And so I think it is so important that you allow yourself intentionally to reach out to the safe people in your life. That doesn't have to be everybody. You don't have to be best friends with everyone who wants to come around you or, but who are the safe, trusted people that you can say, I can't pray right now, so I need you to pray for me. I am hurting right now. I need somebody just to know. I think the community piece is so important. We are not meant to do the faith journey alone. We're not meant to do grief alone. We're not meant to do darkness alone. We need some traveling companions. And again, you get to choose who those people are. There are some people for some reason that it just can't go with you in dark places and that's okay. But if you have some safe people that can't, you know, let them be a lifeline to you. It's hard in grief because people will often very well meaning ask you, what can I do for you? What do you need? And you just don't have the wherewithal to do it. So, on the flip side, I would say if you are walking with someone who's in a dark season, don't even ask, just say, I've sent you a Chipotle gift card, it's going to arrive in your mail, Uber Eats, whatever it is. I've sent you a gift card to any service, use it when you need to. I think some of that proactive approach for someone who's walking through darkness is really helpful too. Oh, for - Sure, because it's almost like the brain fog and the decision fatigue is so great that it's too hard to think about what I could ask someone else to do. Plus, if you've just lost having to ask someone for help, you risk rejection, which is another form of loss. So, what about the person who feels like their faith is being shaken by their dark night? What would you say to that person? Because we know the enemy is crafty and he seeks to steal, kill and destroy and he watches so intently. So, he knows when we're at our weakest point, so how do So how do we fight back against that? - Yeah, I think that is so good because what you don't want to do is get in a mindset where you are thinking God caused this pain in my life. God is not the author of pain, author of evil. God in Jesus conquered death. So those things are not from God. But what we and trust is that God is in them, redeeming them, making all things new. I think it's important to know this again, this is a normal part of your spiritual walk. I think sometimes again, we can think, the scaffolding of my faith is being shaken, that's bad, that's bad, that's bad. But sometimes to be disillusioned spiritually is a really good healthy thing because you're not living an illusion anymore. And so, some of the things that you have clung to that are false ideas about God, about faith, God is actually shaking those up on purpose. And that's something good he does in darkness is you find, you know, your faith is a little more explosive, a little more intimate, because you've embraced mystery and God's bigness and the boxes that you put God in suddenly God is breaking out of all of that is very good all of that is part of spiritual formation it can feel like it's you're going backwards but again if you can keep leaning in staying connected to God you find on the other side of that a greater intimacy with God however what you just talked about the spiritual attack that can come. I do think we have to be wise about this. I have a good friend who talks about these are the moments when you just have to contend for your faith. Like Jesus, I am not going anywhere. I am putting my anchor of faith in the ground. I am believing that you are good. I am believing that you do good. Any light otherwise is from the enemy, I plead the blood of Jesus over it and I will not walk in it. And so that's a hard muscle when you are depressed, dark, grieving. It's hard to kind of know what's spiritual attack, what's, you know, my just mental state is not okay, what is just, I'm sad, right? And so, I do think this going back to community where it's so helpful to have your other friends pray for you and you don't have to wherewithal to do it yourself. And to say, okay, Lord, I hate everything about this, but you have called yourself faithful and so I'm going to believe you are faithful. I think there's some work we have to do, Michelle, like to remember in the darkness what we knew in the light, remember in the desert what we knew in the garden seasons of our lives, remember in the valley what we knew on the mountaintop, like there is some work of recall, okay. God has been good to me, God has been good throughout history, God's character is true, I will choose to believe that even though this is like the fight of my life right now, and God honors that kind of faith and that kind of wrestle, he really does. And I appreciate what you're saying about remembering what we knew in the light and taking that into those dark places. I think it's also so important for us to remember, just as you said, God doesn't cause pain. He doesn't cause hardship. But God is always concerned with us growing. I love to garden. I'm a very impatient gardener, but I love to garden. But what it has taught me is that the most crucial growth happens below the soil in the dark place. And while none of us wants to go through pain and suffering, if we can appreciate that God is in that dark place and cultivating something good, that's a hope line that we can hold on to when it doesn't feel good. Think about Jesus in the garden. That was a dark place. His friends wouldn't even stay awake, right? And yet it was a good thing that came out of it because even though he was so honest and I love his honesty, Father, if there is any other way that this cup could pass from me, please, please do it, but ultimately, I want your will, not mine. And I think that's so important for us to remember that our savior of the world went through that dark night. Thankfully God is so patient with us. - Yes. - Oh, so patient with us. And I began to sense God sort of lovingly drawing me back to the word, but not for performance, not for study, not for output, not even for preparation. Just, "Hey, you're my daughter. Why don't you just come and read one song, read one, one little verse?" And I began in my mind to call it inchworm Bible reading where I just would read one song and then I would read it again. And then the next day read it again. And I was not accomplishing anything deeply spiritual, very profound. But there was something healing. And it won the words of the Psalms and this beautiful book of prayers and poems and laments for the people of God. And a lot of them are about pain and suffering. So that was one to find language for what I was walking through. But also, it was like, I felt like, again, God just let me be a human being and not a human doing. And I just got to sit in his presence. And it didn't matter how much I accomplished, it didn't matter that I made some beautiful social media post, wrote a sermon based on the reading, it was just about connecting with the father. And the Lord was again, very patient with me. And in time, I just began to sense all of that was God kind of reminding me, “I'm here, I'm still here. There's a rope tethering you to me. I am not going to let you go." And so that inchworm Bible reading, as silly as it sounds, became very profound. I feel like God found me again in that. It's such a profound act of worship and faith to run to God with those things because he would rather us come to him with that type of anger and raw questions and authenticity than walk away in apathy. And so whatever you can do, whether it's journaling, praying aloud in your car, writing, singing, painting, Whatever it is to give those heart things to the Lord is in itself an act of worship and connection and a tool. When we go through such incredibly painful times, like the dark night of the soul that we talked about before the break, it's natural in our humanness to ask, why did this happen? Those questions are the right questions to be asking. Those are the questions that God loves to hear. And so, I would invite you to ask those questions to God and wait as long as it takes for God to answer. You do not give up. But I would also say this, hope is coming, light is coming. The dark night does not say dark forever. Grief stays for a very long time, but it changes shape. I grieve my best friend Jen differently. We just celebrated her 45th birthday. I grieve her differently on her 45th birthday than I did two years ago. I still miss her deeply. The grief is different. I am different. The way I experience grief is different. I've had new losses since Jen and those are different. And so, it is okay to also remind yourself that hope is coming. You can continue to choose to hope even when you feel hopeless, can ask other people to hold that for you and you can't hold it yourself. I think, again, that's a beautiful part of the Christian faith is it's not meant to be individual; it's meant to be collective and communal. And so, Michelle, I can borrow your hope and your faith when I don't have any and you can borrow mine when you don't have any and all of those things the Lord will use to bring you back to a place of hope and delight and goodness and even joy again in His presence with other people and hope for the future. What you're walking through is normal. It is not antithetical to your faith, but part of the faith journey. I want to tell you to keep leaning into Jesus because he is faithful and true. And I would also, I think about the words of Psalm 40:40 where David says I'm at the bottom of my pit and what I found Lord is that you lifted me out and I kind of referred to this subtly a minute ago but there is that spiritual tether connecting you to God if you're a person in Jesus and God is not going to let you stay in your pit the rest of your life God is not going to you alone in your pit. And in fact, what's so beautiful about Jesus in his suffering, he crawls down in our pits with us, does not leave us alone in them. And so you have a friend in suffering who is actually in it with you, but outside of it able to redeem it and able to make something beautiful and new in the situation that seems so painful now. I just want to remind you that the temptation is great to pull away from God and from others especially when we've just gone through a period of loss, but I'm encouraging you consistent With God's admonition that you continue to cry out to him be honest with him ask the types of questions that Aubrey shared that she asked. There's no shame in that and God is big enough to handle that. Scripture References: Psalm 88:12 “Are your wonders known in the place of darkness, or your righteous deeds in the land of oblivion?” Psalm 88:1 “Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.” Recommended Resources: What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief by Aubrey Sampson Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Aubrey Sampson: Website / Facebook / Instagram For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Guest: Aubrey Sampson (MA, evangelism and leadership) coplanted and is on staff at Renewal Church, a multiethnic congregation in Chicagoland. She is an author a coach with Propel Women Cohorts and the cohost of The Nothing is Wasted Podcast. She is passionate about helping hurting Christians find God’s presence in their pain. She and her husband, Kevin, and their three hilarious sons live, minister, and play in the Chicagoland area. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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