Podcasts about Collaboration

Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter," where Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg share reflections on a year filled with challenges and hope in Israel and nearby regions. Join them as they tell compelling stories from the frontline of ministry—including highlights from their annual retreat for local leaders, the powerful testimony of a former hostage, and the launch of the first modern Hebrew Bible. This episode offers a heartfelt look at the people and projects that inspire the Joshua Fund's mission, encouraging listeners to partner through prayer and generosity to bring hope and blessing to the epicenter. (00:02) Joshua Fund Annual Leadership Retreat (08:07) "Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Strength" (12:35) Exhaustion and Renewal in Ministry (16:52) Support the Joshua Fund (24:41) "Sharing a Life-Changing Story" (29:11) "Refusing Evacuation, Serving the Community" (33:05) "Faith, Love, and Bold Witness" (42:18) "Henry's Ministry Journey" (43:46) "Leadership, Faith, and Collaboration" (49:52) Modern Hebrew Bible Completed (57:04) "Support Projects, Donate Today" (01:00:53) Supporting Families Through Trauma (01:06:39) "Prayers for Peace and Leadership" Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day: Matthew 14:13-14 - When Jesus heard about the death, the execution, really the murder of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by himself. When the people heard of this, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he landed, he saw a large crowd, and he felt compassion for them, healing their sick. Pray that we all— you, us, our team here, and the Joshua Fund— would be moved with compassion for hurting people, those who don't know the love, hope, and healing of Jesus. Pray that the hearts of people across the Middle East and other regions are open to Jesus and that they accept Him as Lord. Related Episodes: Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 2: Why Jews & Muslims are Coming to Jesus in Record Numbers #311 Remembering John MacArthur and His Love for Israel #304 Grief, Courage, and the Gospel in the Epicenter #330 Caring for the Needy in Israel #329 Support a monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and her neighbors now and in the long term. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Chuck and Roxy are back and open talking about their Thanksgiving holiday and Bowling & Fantasy Football updates. They also have a couple big thank you's to give out!Next it's time to "Meet the Littles" as our hosts welcome Dave Thompson to the podcast! (14:30) RESTAURANT: Eagle Bay House 5521 NY-28 Eagle Bay, NY 13331 (315) 390-4101Then our hosts (before opening the mail bag) close out the show with a early gift giving story, Black Friday deals, and a review of the new Hallmark Chanel movie Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story starring Episode 392 Luke Russert! (42:00)SONG: "I Think My Dad Is Santa Clause" by Episode 133 Tim Wildsmith www.timwildsmith.com TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @timwildsmith YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74A1iIRpb2wJINGLE: "Christmas in Rockville" A parody of a song by Run DMC.A Collaboration by Luke Overbey in Charleston, SC, Jason Fuse in Los Angeles & robert berg in Pittsburgh, PARecorded: 12/10/2015  Released: 12/11/2015  First aired: 12/21/2016Podcast Website - www.loyallittlespod.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/loyallittlespod/membershipPodcast Email - WTFCPODNET@GMAIL.COMTwitter:@loyallittlespod Instagram: @theloyallittlespodcastPODCAST LOGO DESIGN by Eric Londergan www.redbubble.com Search: ericlondergan or copy and paste this link! https://www.redbubble.com/people/ericlondergan/shop

The ALL ME® Podcast Do You Need URO-A and CoQ-10 In Your Life? – Dr. Emily Werner In this episode of the ALL ME Podcast, Don Hooton speaks with Dr. Emily Werner, a sports dietitian for the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss Dr. Werner's journey into sports nutrition, her experiences working with professional athletes, and the importance of building relationships with players to effectively communicate nutritional advice. The conversation also covers the role of nutrition in enhancing athletic performance, the collaboration with external nutrition professionals, and the significance of specific nutrients like Urolithin A in supporting athletes' health and performance. In this conversation, Dr. Emily Werner discusses the significance of gut health, the role of Urolithin A and CoQ10 as supplements, and the importance of dietary choices in maintaining optimal health. She emphasizes the need for targeted supplementation due to the decline in gut microbiome diversity and the natural production of CoQ10 with age. The discussion also highlights the role of dietitians in assessing nutritional deficiencies through blood work, particularly in athletes, and the evolving landscape of dietary supplements. To Purchase urolithin A in supplement form, Emily recommends purchasing from www.timeline.com Takeaways Dr. Werner's journey into sports nutrition began with a love for anatomy and physiology. Building relationships with athletes is crucial for effective nutrition counseling. Nutrition plays a vital role in the performance and longevity of athletes. Urolithin A is a metabolite that supports mitochondrial health. Athletes often have their own chefs or nutritionists, complicating team dynamics. Effective communication with external nutrition professionals is essential. Traveling with the team allows for better food coordination and athlete support. Nutrition education is important for young athletes to enhance their performance. The importance of nutrition has grown in professional sports over the years. Athletes benefit from a diet rich in fruits, nuts, and other nutrient-dense foods. Not everyone has the right gut microbiome for nutrient conversion. Urolithin A is a supplement that addresses bioavailability issues. Foundational supplements like Urolithin A can benefit everyone. CoQ10 is essential for energy production in mitochondria. CoQ10 helps clear out reactive oxygen species in the body. Urolithin A and CoQ10 can work synergistically for health. Dietary sources of CoQ10 include meat and fish. Statins can deplete natural CoQ10 levels in the body. Blood work can reveal nutritional deficiencies in athletes. Dietitians play a crucial role in nutritional health and prevention. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Dietetics 02:59 Dr. Emily Werner's Journey to Sports Dietetics 06:03 Working with Professional Athletes 09:01 Collaboration with External Nutrition Professionals 11:57 Traveling with the Team and Food Coordination 14:54 The Importance of Nutrition in Professional Sports 16:10 Understanding Urolithin A and Its Benefits 21:54 The Importance of Gut Health and Urolithin A 25:39 Urolithin A: A Foundational Supplement 26:09 Understanding CoQ10 and Its Role 30:15 CoQ10: Food Sources and Supplementation 32:55 Blood Work and Nutritional Deficiencies 34:18 The Role of Dietitians in Athlete Health 35:55 Curveball Round: Fun Questions with Dr. Werner Contact Emily: Instagram: @emilywerner34 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-n-werner-phd-rd-cssd-ifncp-4a820a97/ Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Email: info@taylorhooton.org Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: http://taylorhooton.org/education-resources/face-to-face-programs/

Learn how to work smarter, not harder, in today's tech-driven workplace. Executive advisor Jamie Champagne shares actionable frameworks like her "Now, Next, Later, Never" method for productivity and debunks common myths about digital tools and multitasking. By the end, you'll have tools to help foster team collaboration, adapt to change, and model leadership regardless of your title.  Subscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d    ---  Explore SHRM's all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 

In this episode, I dig into one of the most common challenges teachers face when using the Station Rotation Model: managing noise while maintaining meaningful collaboration. I walk through six quiet, high-engagement collaborative routines—from virtual scavenger hunts to shared visual artifacts—that help students think together without the chaos. These strategies are easy to set up, work across subjects, and support deeper learning in secondary classrooms. I also share tips for balancing station types and setting clear expectations so teachers can stay focused on their small-group instruction. If you want rotations that run smoothly and keep students engaged, this episode gives you concrete moves to try tomorrow. Click here to check out SchoolAI! Episode Resources Related Blog: Station Rotation: 6 Silent Collaborative Activities for Secondary Classrooms Googlel Slides Scavenger Hunt The Station Rotation Model & UDL: Elevate Tier 1 Instruction and Cultivate Learner Agency

Nick Irani is the driving force behind transforming his mother's 30-year clinical legacy into the brand Subtle Energies. What began as a family-run clinic is now a globally recognized holistic skin science brand partnered with some of the world's most iconic destinations, including Six Senses, The Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, One&Only, and Taj.In this conversation, we explore what it really means to build a modern wellness company rooted in Ayurveda, aromatherapy, and decades of clinical research — and how Subtle Energies blends biotechnology, ancient philosophy, and results-driven aromatherapy while still preserving its essence.Find out more about Subtle Energies:Subtle Energies WebsiteSubtle Energies Instagram

What are the core habits of highly collaborative teams?Since Google's Project Aristotle, we've understood that high-performing teams are defined by how they interact, not by who is on them. For today's diverse, multigenerational, and decentralized workforce, supporting healthy interactions requires a strong commitment to specific strategies: the selection of accessible tools and technologies, clear methods to depersonalize conflict, and strong awareness of cognitive biases like “groupthink” and “risky shift.” By integrating these practical and relational strategies, teams can ensure diverse ideas are truly heard and valued.On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Jennifer Porritt, the founder and principal consultant of JP Consulting. Jenn is a human resources and training professional with more than 25 years experience helping leaders evolve and grow to support successful organizations. They discuss the core habits and strategies of highly collaborative teams, exploring the importance of psychological safety, managing constructive conflict, avoiding “groupthink,” and more.Keep Up with Jennifer:https://jp-consulting.ca/Try Learning Snippets:https://dialectic.solutions/signupContact Us to Be a Guest on Just One Q:https://dialectic.solutions/podcast-guest

On Aon — Episode 97 Risk and Resilience in the Age of Autonomous VehiclesAutonomous vehicles and self-driving technology are no longer futuristic — they're transforming how we move today. As adoption accelerates worldwide, insurers face a new set of risks and opportunities. Jillian Slyfield, Aon's global chief innovation officer and global technology and digital economy leader, joins David Carlson, global industrials and manufacturing leader, to discuss key industry partnerships and the regulatory challenges shaping ride technology. Key Takeaways:Autonomous vehicles are moving from testing phases to everyday use, creating new considerations for transportation and risk management.Insurers now face the challenge of balancing multiple forms of liability — including product, auto and cyber — as technology reshapes mobility.Data is important as both a risk and an asset. Who collects it, who owns it and how it can be used will all be key, as will balancing the privacy issues around it. Experts in this episode:Jillian Slyfield — Global Chief Innovation Officer and Global Technology and Digital Economy Leader, AonDavid Carlson — Global Industrials and Manufacturing Leader, Aon Key moments: 0:45 The autonomous vehicles (AV) sector is expanding quickly — the industry is projected to grow from just over $100 billion in 2021 to more than $2 trillion by 2030, impacting how we think about mobility, risk and insurance. 10:40 The collection of data from autonomous vehicles will lead the way to better underwriting and faster claims adjudication in insurance. However, a big unresolved issue is who owns and can access this data. 15:00 Collaboration among insurers, brokers, fleet operators, OEMs and AV tech creators is at an all-time high and is critical to managing emerging risks. Additional Resources:Article: Navigating Risk in Transportation and Logistics: Gearing Up for Big Transitions | AonReport: Findings from Aon's Global Risk Management Survey | Tenth Edition Soundbites:  Jillian Slyfield:“But coverage is changing. I wouldn't say that we need new forms of coverage, but we do need to think differently about the coverage that's in place and how to put it together in the best possible way. Sometimes we say it's like a jigsaw puzzle. Let's make sure the pieces are in the right places.” David Carlson:“The reality is people are still car enthusiasts. People love to drive cars still. That's just a reality. And so, I think in time, these things will evolve and we'll see more adoption.”

How can cross-border cooperation accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Europe's industrial heartland? This panel from the Circular Valley Forum 2025 brings together three senior public-sector leaders: Susanne Hagenkort-Rieger, Director General of the Economic Policy Department at the Ministry of Economy in North Rhine-Westphalia; Brigitte Mouligneau, Transition Manager at OVAM and Circular Flanders; and Arnoud Passenier, Circular Economy Advisor to the Government of the Netherlands. They discuss how their regions structure circular economy policy, where joint priorities lie, and why trilateral collaboration is essential for scaling circular value chains across chemicals, construction and battery materials. The conversation highlights the need for shared infrastructures, coordinated industry support and policy alignment to make circular business models viable at European scale. This episode is part of our series in collaboration with Circular Valley. The series features recorded sessions from the Circular Valley Forum 2025.

In this conversation, Matt Hocking, Founder of Leap, discusses the unique intersection of corporate design and environmental consciousness, reflecting on his childhood passions for space and nature. He shares a pivotal moment that led him to embrace a career that combines these elements, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and creativity in design.TakeawaysThe blend of corporate and environmental design can lead to innovative solutions.Childhood passions can significantly influence career choices.Embracing opportunities can prevent future regrets.Collaboration between different fields can spark creativity.Designers can play a crucial role in environmental sustainability.Personal experiences shape professional paths.The importance of research in understanding new environments.Aesthetic appreciation for nature can drive design decisions.Space exploration themes can inspire design thinking.The emotional connection to nature can enhance design outcomes.Sound Bites"Imagine my corporate world meeting your environmental world.""I saw my childhood love of space and nature.""If I turn this down, I am gonna forever regret it."Matt's choice to add to The Change Show Playlist is "Offshore" by Chicane.

On the morning of January 31, 1857, the body of Dr. Harvey Burdell was discovered in his Manhattan townhouse with fifteen stab wounds, and his killer had also strangled him to guarantee his death. Suspicion quickly fell to one of Burdell's tenants, thirty-nine-year-old mother of four Emma Cunningham. A few days after Burdell's death, Emma presented herself as his wife and attempted to collect his estate worth $100,000, but before she could get her hands on the money, Emma was indicted for Burdell's murder.The coroner's inquest and Emma's subsequent murder trial dominated the front pages—and then some—of nearly every newspaper in and around New York for weeks and was the “trial of the century” long before the term was even coined. Yet as sensational as it all was, there was no physical evidence tying Emma to the crime and the prosecution's only argument was that the killer was left-handed and so was Emma Cunningham. Despite the lurid details of affairs, multiple abortions, and constant domestic violence, without evidence the jury moved to acquit Emma after deliberating for just two hours.The story should have ended with the acquittal, but Emma wasn't content to walk away with just her freedom; she still believed she was entitled to Burdell's estate, and she intended to get it one way or another. What followed was a protracted battle for Burdell's money and property that took place in the courts and the press, with a variety of antics that ranged from forging marriage documents to faking a pregnancy and even buying an infant that, when all was said and done, would end up in P.T. Barnum's sideshow.ReferencesFeldman, Benjamin. 2007. Butchery on Bond Street: Sexual Politics and The Burdell-Cunningham Case in Ante-bellum New York. New York, NY: Wanderer Press.Kappman, Edward W. 1994. Great American Trials. Detroit, MI: Gale.New York Daily Herald. 1857. "Horrible and Mysterious Murder in Bond Street." New York Daily Herald, February 2: 1.—. 1857. "The Bond Street tragedy; the close of the investigation." New York Daily Herald, February 16: 1.New York Daily Times. 1857. "The Burdell murder: Second Day." New York Daily Times, May 6: 1.—. 1857. "The Burdell murder; Dr. Carnochan's testimony." New York Daily Times, May 8: 1.New York Times. 1857. "Terrible Tragedy." New York Times, February 2: 1.—. 1857. "The Bond Street murder still a mystery." New York Times, February 7: 1.—. 1857. "The Bond-Street murder; John J. Eckel and Mrs. Cunningham indicted." New York Times, February 23: 5.Serratore, Angela. 2013. The Desperate Would-be Housewife of New York. June 13. Accessed November 13, 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-desperate-would-be-housewife-of-new-york-140748/. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Rosemberg discusses how to break free from limiting beliefs and reclaim control over your life. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The difference between succeeding and thriving2) How to shift out of survival mode with A.I.R.3) How to spot and challenge limiting beliefsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1114 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JON — With over two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives and global teams through deep transformations, Jon Rosemberg has learned firsthand that growth begins when we courageously reclaim our agency. His personal journey, forged by immigration, loss, and career reinvention, inspires him to blend hard-won business insight with cutting-edge research to guide others toward greater meaning. Driven by his belief in human potential, Jon co-founded Anther, a firm dedicated to transforming uncertainty into possibility. He previously led high-impact initiatives at Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Indigo, and GoBolt.Jon holds an MBA from Cornell University and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as an assistant instructor. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, he now lives in Toronto with his wife, Adriana, and their two sons.• Book: RA Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning• LinkedIn: Jon Rosemberg• Website: JonRosemberg.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "Workplace Wellbeing and Firm Performance" by Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Micah Kaats, and George Ward• Study: “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community” • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl• Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) by Marshall Rosenberg and Deepak Chopra• Book: Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir by Marsha Linehan• Video: “You're More Stressed Than Ever - Let's Change That” by Kurzgesagt – In A Nutshell• Past episode: 500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome• Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT• Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The “Best Fake PT on LinkedIn” is back.Hunter McWhorter joins us to talk messaging, longevity, branding, wellness, collaboration, and why PTs are standing in front of a trillion-dollar wave without a surfboard.You'll hear:• Why gyms are quietly eating PT's lunch• What Farmer's Dog can teach PTs about messaging• Why clear communication = survival in 2026• Why PT desperately needs more outsiders• Supplements, stigma & hot takes• Collaboration > competitionPlus:Sponsor shoutouts from Brooks IHL (Residencies/Fellowships) and Empower EMR, and a PSA for Team Gleason.Share with a colleague who needs better messaging in their life.

In this episode, Christina shares a hilarious moment when her watch strap snapped and clattered to the floor — the kind of everyday chaos every woman knows too well. But the real twist? What happened next: a packed jewelry store, lineups, and people buying high-ticket items like the economy didn't get the memo.Brittany jumps in with her signature perspective, highlighting how these tiny everyday moments tell bigger stories about people, spending habits, and the weird contradictions of “the economy.” Is it struggling? Thriving? Or just… confusing?From watch fails to unexpected behavioral insights, this convo reminds us that the most ordinary moments are often the most revealing — and the most entertaining.About Brittany and Christina:Meet Brittany and Christina, your dynamic podcast hosts who bring their unique blend of expertise, passion, and life experience to every conversation.Brittany, affectionately known as Britt, mom, mommy, bruh, and Queen, lives in Vancouver with her husband and their three fantastic kids (tweens and teens, hence the playful nicknames). Together for nearly two decades, Brittany and her husband share a love for travel and adventure. A self-proclaimed endurance sport junkie, Brittany thrives on pushing herself beyond her comfort zone to unlock her full potential. As a coach, she specializes in helping clients overcome overwhelm by aligning personal goals and values with actionable steps for success. Her greatest joys come from connecting with new people and witnessing their incredible achievements.Christina Lecuyer, a former professional golfer and TV host, is recognized as one of GlobeNewswire's Top Confidence Coaches. She works with clients worldwide, including entrepreneurs, Wall Street executives, stay-at-home moms, and small business owners. Through her signature "Decision, Faith & Action" framework, Christina has guided thousands of clients in creating their own versions of fulfillment and success, often leading to thriving six- and seven-figure businesses. Her 1-on-1 coaching model focuses on mindset and strategy to build self-trust, confidence, and long-term results.Together, Brittany and Christina bring their authentic, energetic, and empowering perspectives to help listeners navigate life, achieve their goals, and embrace their fullest potential. Feeling like you want to share a hot topic you'd like us to discuss on the podcast? Send us a DM over on Instagram at @anythingbutaveragepod. Your hot topic just might make it in the next episode!

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In this episode of The Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman catch up with John Tolbert, Director of Cybersecurity Research at KuppingerCole Analysts, to talk about the rapidly evolving world of Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms (FRIP).They explore:The six capabilities of modern fraud reduction systemsHow AI and machine learning are both helping and hurting fraud preventionWhy shared signals and orchestration are critical for financial and e-commerce use casesHow identity verification, device intelligence, and behavioral biometrics work togetherThe role of usability and integration in FRI adoptionPlus, stick around for a fun discussion about concerts, classic rock, and which legendary bands they wish they'd seen live.Listen now to learn how identity, fraud, and AI are colliding — and what's next for fraud intelligence.Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tolbert/Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms - Finance (KuppingerCole Report): https://www.kuppingercole.com/research/lc80841/fraud-reduction-intelligence-platforms-financeFraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms - eCommerce (KuppingerCole Report): https://www.kuppingercole.com/research/bc81030/fraud-reduction-intelligence-platforms-ecommerceConnect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comChapter Timestamps:00:00 – Jim's passwordless rant and setup woes05:00 – Introducing guest John Tolbert06:30 – Catching up: four years since John's last appearance07:30 – What is CIAM and how has it evolved?09:30 – Understanding Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms (FRIP)10:00 – The six core capabilities of FRI solutions13:00 – Are most vendors point solutions or full platforms?14:00 – How identity verification is improving16:00 – SaaS and API-driven fraud detection models18:00 – What kinds of fraud can (and can't) FRI prevent?21:00 – The growing problem of bots and automation22:00 – Fraud trends in finance: scams, account takeovers, and synthetic identities25:00 – Information sharing and the role of shared signals28:00 – Collaboration vs. competition in fraud prevention31:00 – Fraud in e-commerce: bots, loyalty points, and returns abuse34:00 – Streaming and citizen fraud use cases36:00 – Where do FRI capabilities fit within IAM platforms?43:00 – The importance of orchestration and integration44:30 – The role of AI and ML in fraud prevention47:30 – Smart questions for evaluating FRI vendors50:30 – Concert talk: Pink Floyd, Metallica, and the ones that got away58:00 – Wrap-up and where to find John Tolbert's reportsKeywords:Fraud Reduction Intelligence, FRI Platforms, John Tolbert, KuppingerCole, Identity at the Center, IDAC, IAM, CIAM, Cybersecurity Research, Fraud Prevention, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Behavioral Biometrics, Device Intelligence, Identity Verification, Risk Orchestration, API Security, Financial Fraud, E-Commerce Fraud, Shared Signals, Jim McDonald, Jeff Steadman, IDAC Podcast

We highlight how Manhattan Kiwanis turns pancakes, paint, and planning into visible community impact, from the Blue Mont Hill overlook to scholarships and a revived kids' parade. Victor Steiner and Kent Foster share details on fundraising, accessibility, and inviting new members to carry the work forward.• 74-year pancake feed at Pottorf Hall, December 13, 7–1• Funds maintenance for the hillside letters and the accessible overlook• Scholarships, including Senior Honors recognition and drawing• Harold Bailey 4-H scholarship and K-family scholarship• Key Club and Circle K support across high school and college• Plan to revive a patriotic kids' parade for 2026• Proposed picnic shelter delayed due to higher costs• Collaboration with Solar Kiwanis to share manpower• Membership drive to bring in younger volunteers13th for the for the pancake feed of Pottorf Hall. And I'll have membership applications available that day.GMCFCFAs

Send us a textGood morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world.Today, we're diving into a fascinating exploration of how the biotechnology industry might evolve by adopting a model inspired by Japan's keiretsu system. This concept, known as "biokeiretsu," is being proposed as a transformative strategy to address the structural inefficiencies that hinder the growth of biotech ventures today.To understand the potential impact of this model, we first need to consider the current landscape of the biotechnology sector. Despite rapid scientific advances, biotechnology struggles to scale effectively. This challenge is reminiscent of how petrochemicals became foundational in the 20th century. The sector is marked by deep fragmentation, with research, venture creation, and manufacturing often operating in silos. This isolation not only duplicates efforts but also slows down market adoption.Currently, enabling technologies like automation and data tools are primarily geared towards pharmaceutical clients. This leaves synthetic biology ventures grappling with inadequate platforms to support their growth. One critical issue identified in this landscape is the misalignment between venture capital interests and the inherently long-term nature of industrial biotechnology development. Investors frequently favor projects that promise quick returns, such as therapeutic endeavors, over those that require heavy infrastructure investment. This scenario creates what some refer to as an "hourglass economy," where there is plenty of funding for early research and late-stage commercialization, but a bottleneck occurs in the middle stages where scaling should take place.The biokeiretsu model proposes an integrated industrial architecture aimed at resolving these issues by aligning innovation, capital, and industry through shared infrastructure and coordinated scaling. The model emphasizes vertical coordination across value chains and horizontal efficiency through shared capabilities like data systems and regulatory platforms. By doing so, it seeks to reduce duplication and accelerate time-to-market for new biotechnologies.In addition to operational efficiencies, biokeiretsu stresses geographic flexibility—production should happen where it's most economically viable while retaining innovation and intellectual property in regions best suited for these activities. This approach encourages national specialization within a globally interconnected framework, promoting cooperation over protectionism.Governance within this model involves cross-equity stakes, shared services, and pooled contracts to align incentives among investors, start-ups, corporates, and governments. By reinforcing interdependence rather than competition, this structure aims to create a more cohesive industrial ecosystem. Investors play a crucial role by allocating capital along entire value chains rather than scattering it across unrelated start-ups.Start-ups benefit significantly from shared infrastructure, which allows them to concentrate on product-market fit rather than compliance or plant construction. Corporate partners act as demand anchors, offering early validation and de-risking innovation through agreements that guarantee offtake. The enabling layer of automation and design tools forms a connective tissue between discovery and production, ensuring that capacity evolves alongside demand.Governments are also instrumental in this framework by co-investing in shared infrastructure and setting strategic mission priorities focused on building long-term capability and resilience rather than just short-term job creation.Implementation of this model begins with small-scale experiments in coordination among synergistic start-ups. OvSupport the show

People want hybrid meetings that feel natural. IT wants solutions that are easy to deploy and manage across the enterprise. Focusing on these human-centric needs can drive more compelling engagement and more effective collaboration across the organization.In this episode of The Collaboration Space, AVI-SPL's Mathew DeFreitas talks with HP Poly's Joe Mukherjee. They discuss how AI and advanced AV systems remove barriers to human-centric experiences. Additionally, they explore how these technologies can help IT manage global meeting environments with confidence.Key conversation takeawaysHuman-centric collaboration improves communication, context, and participationAI-driven multi-camera systems follow real conversations and support natural interactionSolutions like HP Dimension with Google Beam enhance group discussions and hybrid teamworkEnterprises can scale standardized meeting experiences worldwide with HP Poly and AVI-SPLNew video platform updates give IT a clear path to upgrade and extend hardware valueAVI-SPL Symphony integration enables proactive monitoring, issue prevention, and longer tech lifecyclesLearn more about how HP Poly and AVI-SPL help organizations create people-first meeting environments that are easier to scale and manage.Check out the HP Poly video trade-in program.Follow AVI-SPL on YouTube.Catch The Collaboration Space on your favorite podcast app.Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox.Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

In this episode, WoodChat speaks with Joseph Lawrence as he approaches one year leading Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI). Joseph discusses AFWI's national strategy and how the institute's work aligns closely with FWPA's mission to strengthen Australia's forest and wood products industry. Joseph shares how his background in engineering, higher education and government shapes his approach and why coming in from outside the sector offers a fresh lens on collaboration. He talks about the cultural differences between universities, industry and government, and why bringing these groups together is essential for coordinated research efforts. He highlights the opportunity for AFWI and FWPA to work side by side to drive meaningful industry impact. We explore AFWI's four strategic priorities along with the science that underpins the wood products industry's position as an advanced manufacturing sector. Joseph also speaks about the additional work that supports this, including regional development, capability building and long-term investment. The episode also covers carbon value, net zero opportunities, and how AFWI and FWPA can collaborate on research, innovation and industry transformation to strengthen environmental and economic outcomes across Australia. Theme tune: 'Macaroon 5' by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/). Artist: audionautix.com/

In this episode, I speak to Katie Chappell, a talented illustrator specialising in live event illustration and co-founder of The Good Ship Illustration. We discuss her early experiences with work and the first rejection thst left her reeling and questioning her path, and then her journey back to creativity, and her fascinating career path. Katie shares her innovative approach to handling rejection through a 'no thank yous' challenge, which not only desensitised her to rejection but also helped her create a pricing mindset that has transformed her business. We delve into those pricing strategies and how her mindset shifts have influenced her business decisions. Katie also talks about her community initiatives and the importance of being adaptable and willing to experiment in business. This is an insightful conversation on creativity, resilience, and the power of saying yes - AND no.  Find Katie on Instagram here  Find Katie's website here The woman Katie shouted out was Denise Duffield-Thomas.  Find her work here Don't forget to join me on Instagram here  ----------- This episode is supported by April & White, a brand built on a passion to fuel the imagination of children everywhere, not least with their beautiful bespoke letters from Father Christmas for your little ones. Sonia the founder approaches every product with an eye for beauty and detail to really keep the magic alive for your little believers, applying calligraphy by hand so that every letter and envelope is unique, personalised, and magical. Alongside her letters from Santa Sonia has a glorious selection of stocking fillers to make your kids' Christmas even more special, from beautifully boxed reindeer food to North Pole chocolate pennies and reindeer bells and even a magical memory journal to capture the sparkle and wonder of their Christmas. Order your letters from father Christmas by 5th December to be sure to receive them in time for the big day, and check out aprilandwhite.co.uk to shop now. Magic awaits. ----------- EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS  01:21 Meet Katie Chappell 02:44 Katie's Early Work Experiences 05:16 Navigating Career Challenges and Discovering Illustration 11:48 Building a Freelance Career and Overcoming Setbacks 24:29 The Impact of Rejection and Embracing Challenges 29:31 Embracing Rejection: The Numbers Game 30:00 Applying the Rejection Challenge to Real Life 30:54 Pricing Strategies for Women in Business 32:33 The Importance of Incremental Upgrades 33:39 Building a Strong Online Presence 36:04 Balancing Creativity and Business 40:20 The Value of Community and Collaboration 42:45 Navigating Social Media as a Creative 45:52 Learning Business Skills as a Creative 54:19 Final Thoughts and Advice  

Last month when Metaphor celebrated it's first anniversary we learned about them collaborating with Round1 arcades across America. Now that the first wave of the collab has started lets show off what I got as well as discuss my thoughts on everything. Support the podcast: Patron.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online X/Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Bluesky @Smtnetwork.bsky.social Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp

Title: [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Director: Simon West Producers: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Colin Wilson Writers: Patrick Massett, John Zinman (screenplay); Sara B. Cooper, Mike Werb, Michael Colleary (story); Core Design (original games) Stars: Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen,. Noah Taylor, Daniel Craig Release date: June 15, 2001 (US) PROMO: Ninety For Chill: The Podcast with CatBusRuss SPECIAL GUEST: Craig Dickinson (@CraigMDickinson), Reading Between the Reels (‪@ReadBtweenReels) SHOWNOTES: On our latest Collaboration Special with Collateral Gaming, we are joined by Craig from Reading Between the Reels to talk Simon West's 2001 film adaptation of Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie! Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is often overlooked in discussions about attempts to adapt video games in cinema, but looking back, it was a memorable action movie in its own right with a vivid performance by its female lead, and definitely worth an analysis today. So, grab your dual pistols and come chill with us as we review the first cinematic portrayal of gaming icon Lara Croft, and stay tuned for Bad Movie December—we'll be covering The ButterCream Gang 2 and Neil Breen's Cade: The Tortured Crossing! Collateral Cinema and Collateral Gaming are on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, and is on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Reading Between the Reels is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! You can also follow them on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! Collateral Media merch is available on Dashery! Check out everything from shirts and hats, to stickers, and even tapestries, at our affiliate link now: collateralmedia.dashery.com (Collateral Cinema and Collateral Gaming are Collateral Media Podcasts. Intro song is a license-free beat from Purple Planet Music. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

Title: [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Director: Simon West Producers: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Colin Wilson Writers: Patrick Massett, John Zinman (screenplay); Sara B. Cooper, Mike Werb, Michael Colleary (story); Core Design (original games) Stars: Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen,. Noah Taylor, Daniel Craig Release date: June 15, 2001 (US) PROMO: Ninety For Chill: The Podcast with CatBusRuss SPECIAL GUEST: Craig Dickinson (@CraigMDickinson), Reading Between the Reels (‪@ReadBtweenReels) SHOWNOTES: On our latest Collaboration Special with Collateral Cinema, we are joined by Craig from Reading Between the Reels to talk Simon West's 2001 film adaptation of Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie! Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is often overlooked in discussions about attempts to adapt video games in cinema, but looking back, it was a memorable action movie in its own right with a vivid performance by its female lead, and definitely worth an analysis today. So, grab your dual pistols and come chill with us as we review the first cinematic portrayal of gaming icon Lara Croft, and stay tuned for Part 2 of our Ghost of Yōtei review (Part 1 out now), and Metroid Prime 4 next month! Collateral Gaming and Collateral Cinema are on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, and is on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Reading Between the Reels is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! You can also follow them on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! Collateral Media merch is available on Dashery! Check out everything from shirts and hats, to stickers, and even tapestries, at our affiliate link now: collateralmedia.dashery.com (Collateral Cinema and Collateral Gaming are Collateral Media Podcasts. Intro song is a license-free beat from Purple Planet Music. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

The Cosmic Conundrum: A Journey Beyond RealityThe story explores the dire future of humanity, emphasizing the need to document human achievements in light of impending doom. The speaker urges collaboration to compile a comprehensive record that will endure beyond humanity's existence.Imagine a world where the boundaries of reality blur, and the line between the known and the unknown fades. This is the world of "X Minus One," a gripping tale that takes us on a journey through time and space, challenging our perceptions and igniting our imaginations.The Story Unfolds: In this captivating narrative, we meet Clocker, a race handicapper with a knack for predicting the unpredictable. His life takes a dramatic turn when his wife, Zelda, succumbs to a mysterious condition, leading him on a quest to uncover the truth. As Clocker delves deeper into the enigma, he finds himself entangled in a cosmic experiment orchestrated by beings from another world.A Cosmic Experiment: The story reveals a grand experiment, where humans are selected to contribute their unique skills to a vast record of human achievement. This record, intended to outlast humanity itself, serves as a testament to the brilliance and folly of mankind. As Clocker navigates this new reality, he grapples with the weight of his mission and the fate of his wife.A Race Against Time: Clocker's journey is not just a quest for answers but a race against time. As he confronts the existential threat facing humanity, he must decide whether to embrace the cosmic cause or fight for his personal desires. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between individual desires and the greater good."X Minus One" is a thought-provoking tale that challenges us to reflect on our place in the universe. It reminds us that while our lives may be fleeting, our actions can leave an indelible mark on the cosmos. As we ponder the mysteries of existence, we are left with a profound question: What legacy will we leave behind?Subscribe Now: Join us on this cosmic journey and explore the depths of human imagination. Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest episodes and delve into the world of "X Minus One."TakeawaysThe human race faces a grim future due to ongoing wars.Humanity's history is marked by devastating conflicts.There is an urgent need to document human achievements.Each individual possesses unique skills valuable for documentation.The goal is to create an imperishable social record.The next war could lead to humanity's end.Despite flaws, humanity is a magnificent race.Collaboration is essential for compiling the record.Every area of human society must be included.This record should exist long after mankind has vanished.humanity, war, achievements, documentation, future, social record

In this episode of The Crossman Conversation, host John Crossman sits down with Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka. Penny shares her insights on why community leaders must work together to tackle the affordable housing crisis and how strategic partnerships can create lasting impact. Under her leadership, Habitat has grown from 79 to over 250 homes, generating more than $17 million in economic impact in Central Florida. Tune in to learn how collaboration between businesses, nonprofits, and local governments is transforming lives and neighborhoods.

This episode of "God and Our Dogs" features Sheriff Al Auxier and Deputy Michelle Quaid from the Kendall County Sheriff's Department in Texas. The discussion centers on the department's holistic approach to mental health, the role of dogs—especially Canine Renee—in supporting both officers and the community, and the positive impact of animal-assisted interventions in law enforcement and jail settings. The guests share stories about mental health initiatives, the importance of follow-up in crisis situations, and the department’s involvement with the local animal shelter. 0:00 – Introduction to the show and guests: Sheriff Al Auxier and Deputy Michelle Quaid 0:57 – Sheriff Auxier’s background and commitment to community safety 1:23 – Introduction of Deputy Quaid and Canine Renee 1:51 – Focus on the department’s holistic approach to mental health 2:19 – Sheriff discusses the need for mental health focus in the county jail 2:43 – The importance of a holistic, preventative approach to behavioral issues 3:35 – Sheriff’s perspective on people in jail and the impact of bad decisions 4:17 – Effective strategies and the role of mental health officers 4:34 – Introduction of Canine Renee as an office support dog 4:57 – Deputy Quaid shares experiences working with Canine Renee 5:35 – Renee’s unique ability to sense and support people in distress 5:59 – The positive effect of dogs on inmates and the community 6:39 – The importance of follow-up in mental health cases 7:08 – Collaboration with local mental health authorities and peer support 7:32 – The role of Canine Renee in in-person contacts and stress relief 8:13 – Dogs in the jail: adoption program and plans for a permanent jail dog 9:11 – Information about the county animal shelter and how to visit 9:44 – Community appreciation for law enforcement and first responders 11:53 – Closing thoughts: relying on God as dogs rely on us, show outro Host: Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098 God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com. Air Date: 11/29/25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Brian Hatch shares his journey into pediatric dentistry and his focus on oral ties. He discusses the importance of recognizing educational gaps, the value of collaborative care teams, and why assessing oral function is essential before recommending treatment. Dr. Hatch emphasizes the ripple effects of untreated oral ties on overall health and advocates for individualized, patient-centered care.Key TakeawaysOral ties can affect feeding, speech, and airway health.Not all ties are restrictive or require surgery - therapy may be beneficial.Collaboration among healthcare professionals is essential for optimal outcomes.Assessing function before treatment helps guide appropriate care.Education and continued learning are crucial for both providers and parents.Individualized care addresses each patient's unique needs and supports long-term health.Dr. Brian Hatch is a board-certified pediatric dentist, passionate about improving oral function and overall well-being for patients of all ages. Over the last several years, he has developed a focused expertise in oral ties and their impact on oral function, speech, feeding, and airway health.You can find him here: oraltiecenter.comSpecial thanks to our episode sponsor - OI Tape. Check them out at OITape.com and use coupon code TONGUETIE20 to save 20% off all products.More From Tongue Tie Experts:To learn more, download freebies, and for the links mentioned in the episode, including our popular course, Understanding Milk Supply for Medical and Birth Professionals, click here: www.tonguetieexperts.net/LinksUse code PODCAST15 for 15% off all of our offerings.A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.Mentioned in this episode:OI Tape

For Ash's second Episode Revisit, we are heading back to the most wonderful time of the year, SPOOKY SEASON back in 2022! Alaina gives us Southern Gothic while Ash confirms that she's a #HannaTruther!Urban legends for Halloween? YOU BETCHA! Alaina brings us an urban legend straight out of the Louisiana Bayou- she really can't get enough of that place, eh? Le Feu Follet is a really pretty set of words, but don't you go following them into the dark. Even if you are listening to Death Cab For Cutie. And while we're on this path of warning you about things you should and shouldn't do, let me tell ya don't mess with Queen Hannah Cranna. She's not noble, but she is a witch and she will fuck with your ability to make a good pie. If that's a little vague press play and Ash will clear it all up for you! Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“There are enough talented people out there,” says Julia Belluz, “but only collaborate with people you really like.” This was the advice the writer followed when deciding to work with scientist Kevin Hall on their new book, Food Intelligence. The resulting book weaves his narrative and evolution as a scientist with her narrative as a patient and journalist. In this episode, we explore what makes a successful collaboration, how to define roles—and why to do this right up front, the importance of trust, and how to communicate throughout the process.Julia Belluz is a Paris-based journalist and co-author of the new book, Food Intelligence. A contributing opinion writer to the New York Times, she has reported extensively on medicine, nutrition, and global public health from Canada, the US, and Europe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠⁠⁠Hosted by Alex Moore#composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #innovation #compostableProducer: Alex MooreVideo Producer: Sargam KrishnaSubscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-garbage-with-ved-krishna/id1613337676⁠Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GoodGarbage⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/goodgarbagepodcast/⁠Send us your questions by texting us at 971-533-5338, or email ⁠alex.moore@pakka.com⁠Environmental Art, Activism, Photography, Storytelling, Collaboration, Sustainability, Creative Process, Impactful Art, Climate Change, Personal Journey, composting, organic farming, chemical fertilizers, waste management, sustainability, soil health, compostable packaging, environmental impact, data collection, agricultural practices composting, US Composting Council, commercial composting, compostable packaging, soil health, organic waste recycling, composting industry, sustainable waste management, landfills, policy, packaging policy, garbage, garbage cleanup, beach clean up, India, waste collection, sustainable packaging podcast

Looking for that #sparkofhope and joy in life? Want to #spreadpositivity and happiness with #funandease this #thanksgiving?Listen now to this interview with Amanda Lindsey, Spreader of the #HAPPY and my fellow Happiness Expert! Learn how Amanda helps people find that SPARK of JOY in life and business by helping you get into S.H.A.P.E (Spreading Happiness Across Planet Earth) -- cultivating happiness within, then sharing it with others. :D-- Delve into "The Five Cs of Happiness" and how embracing these principles can #transformlife, even amidst tough life challenges.-- Discover how Amanda cultivated happiness from within despite chronic health challenges.-- Understand the power of curiosity in uncovering what truly brings happiness.-- Realize how cultivating personal happiness can positively influence others.-- And so much more!Connect with Amanda now and check out Amanda's book, “S.H.A.P.E.--Spreading Happiness Across Planet Earth”, at:https://www.spreaderofthehappy.org/https://linktr.ee/spreaderofthehappyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spreading.happiness.across.planet.earth/#MindsetShift #SelfGrowth #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellness #InnerPeace #JoyfulLiving #ChronicIllnessSupport #Resilience #SelfDiscovery #LifeCoaching #Wellbeing #PositiveMindset #MentalHealthAwareness #GratitudePractice #ConnectionMatters #CelebrateLife #Curiosity #Collaboration #empoweredliving #changeyourlife #changetheworld #liveyourbestlife  _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

From pandemic-speed vaccine deployment to AI-powered process control, what separates hype from real manufacturing transformation?The biotech industry faces a fundamental challenge: how do you maintain rigorous quality standards while accelerating development timelines, personalizing therapies, and adopting transformative technologies? The answer isn't found in chasing every innovation trend, it's in understanding which changes create genuine value and when to implement them across the product lifecycle.Irina Ramos brings a perspective earned through high-stakes execution. After leading the global technology transfer of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, a project that compressed typical timelines while maintaining uncompromising quality standards, she's applying those lessons to the industry's next wave of challenges: phase-appropriate CMC strategy, the practical realities of AI integration, and building teams that bridge generational experience gaps in an era of rapid technological change.This conversation cuts through the noise. Irina discusses when continuous processing actually makes strategic sense (hint: it's not always the right answer), why AI in bioprocessing requires more human expertise rather than less, and the collaborative frameworks that enabled one of the fastest vaccine rollouts in history—lessons directly applicable to your current CMC challenges.Episode highlights:How the biotech community is constantly changing, and the importance of adaptability for future scientists (00:00)Navigating phase-appropriate CMC strategy: What to focus on in early clinical phases and which decisions set the foundation for compliance (02:36)Scenarios for switching from batch to continuous processing, including barriers and benefits for early-stage vs. established products (02:58)Lessons from leading AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine technology transfer: Collaboration, rapid regulatory communication, and mission-driven teams (05:20)Adapting lessons from the pandemic for ongoing drug development—balancing speed and risk while maintaining quality (08:24)Realistic perspectives on integrating AI in bioprocessing: demystifying its applications, emphasizing human-critical oversight, and practical use cases in manufacturing (10:40)Key skills for scientists in a biotech world shaped by AI—why foundational understanding and strong mentorship matter (13:51)Bridging experience gaps: How to foster collaboration and creativity between new and established professionals in regulated environments (15:45)Final takeaway: Start small, remain mission-driven, and remember that one size does not fit all in continuous manufacturing (17:15)Whether you're evaluating process platform decisions for Phase I programs, building cross-functional teams for tech transfer, or determining which digital tools deserve investment beyond the buzzword, this episode provides decision frameworks grounded in real-world execution at global scale.Connect with Irina Ramos:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/irinaramosNext step:Need fast CMC guidance? New on-demand CMC advisory: Get 20 expert answers/month in 1 day + monthly strategy call. → Learn more: https://stan.store/SmartBiotech/p/ondemand-cmc-expertise-for-biotech-foundersBook a 20-minute call to help you get s

Competence, Connection, And Collaboration Create Confidence To Supersize Your Business! Drop in here every day for a dose of different business building perspective: https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness #supersizeyourbusiness #NNN #nononsenseNovember #30daychallenge #confidence #competence #connection #collaboration

Allen, Joel, and Yolanda share their annual Thanksgiving reflections on a year of major changes in wind energy. They discuss industry collaboration, the offshore wind reset, and upcoming changes in 2026. Thanks to all of our listeners from the Uptime team! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes’ YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Welcome to Uptime Spotlight, shining Light on Wind Energy’s brightest innovators. This is the Progress Powering Tomorrow. Allen Hall: Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I’m your host, Alan Hall in the Queen city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Joel Saxon’s up in Wisconsin, and Yolanda Padron is down in Texas, and this is our yearly Thanksgiving edition. Thanks for joining us and, and on this episode we always like to look back at the year and, uh, say all we’re thankful for. We’ve had a number of podcast guests on more than 50, I think total by the time we get to conferences and, uh, all the different places we’ve been over the past year. Joel, it does seem like it’s been a really interesting year. We’ve been able to watch. The changes in the wind industry this year via the eyes of [00:01:00]others. Joel Saxum: Yeah. One of the things that’s really interesting to me when we have guests on is that we have them from a variety of parts of the wind industry sector. So we have ISPs, you know, people running things out in the field, making stuff happen. We’ve got high level, you know, like we have this, some CEOs on from different, uh, people that are really innovative and trying to get floating winged out there. They have like on, we had choreo generation on, so we, so we have all different spectrums of left, right center, Europe, well us, you name it. Uh, new innovative technology. PhD smart people, uh, doing things. Um, also, it’s just a, it’s just a gamut, right? So we get to learn from everybody who has a different kind of view on what’s Allen Hall: happening. Yolanda, you’ve been in the midst of all this and have gone through a big transition joining us at Weather Guard, lightning Tech, and we’re very thankful for that, for sure. But over the last year, you’ve seen a lot of changes too, ’cause you’ve been in the seat of a blade engineer and a [00:02:00] large operator. What do you think? Yolanda Padron: Uh, something I am really thankful for this year is, and I think a lot of owner operators are, is just knowing what’s coming up. So there was a lot of chaos in the beginning before the big beautiful bill where everyone theorized on a lot of items. Um, and, and you were just kind of stuck in the middle of the court not really knowing which direction to go in, but. Now we’re all thankful for, for what? It’s brought for the fact that everyone seems to be contributing a lot more, and at least we all know what direction we’re heading in or what the, what the rules are, the of the game are, so we can move accordingly. Joel Saxum: Yeah. I got some clarity. Right. I think that, but that happened as well, like when we had the IRA bill come in. Three, four years ago, it was the same thing. It was like, well, this bill’s here, and then you read through it. I mean, this was a little bit opposite, right? ’cause it was like, oh, these are all [00:03:00] great things. Right? Um, but there wasn’t clarity on it for like, what, six months until they finalized some of the. Longer on some of the, some of the tax bills and what it would actually mean for the industry and those kind of things. So yeah, sorting this stuff out and what you’ve seen, you’re a hundred percent correct, Yolanda, like all the people we talked to around the industry. Again, specifically in the US because this affects the us but I guess, let me ca caveat that it does affect the global supply chain, not, you know what I mean? Because it’s, it’s not just the, the US that it affects because of the consumption here. So, but what we have heard and seen from people is clarity, right? And we’re seeing a lot of people starting to shift strategy a little bit. Right now, especially we’re in budgeting season for next year, shifting strategy a little bit to actually get in front of, uh, I know like specifically blades, some people are boosting their blades, budgets, um, to get in front of the damages because now we have a, a new reality of how we need to operate our wind farms. The offshore Allen Hall: shift in the United States has really had a [00:04:00] dramatic impact. On the rest of the world. That was, uh, a little unexpected in the sense that the ramifications of it were broader, uh, just because of so much money going into offshore projects. As soon as they get pulled or canceled, you’ve have billions of dollars on the table at that point. It really affects or seen it. Ecuador seen it. Anybody involved in offshore wind has been deeply affected. Siemens has seen it. GE has clearly seen it. Uh, that has. In my opinion, probably been the, the biggest impact. Not so much the big beautiful bill thing, but the, uh, ongoing effort to pull permits or to put stoppages on, on offshore wind has really done the industry some harm. And honestly, Joel, I’m not sure that’s over. I think there’s still probably another year of the chaos there. Uh, whether that will get settled in the courts or where it’s gonna get settled at. I, I still don’t know. [00:05:00] But you’ve seen a big shift in the industry over in Europe too. You see some changes in offshore wind. It’s not just the US that’s looking at it differently. Yeah. Globally. I think offshore wind Joel Saxum: right now is in a reset mode where we, we went, go, go, go, go, go get as much in the water as we can for a while. And this is, I’m, I’m talking globally. Um. And then, and now we’re learning some lessons, right? So there’s some commercial lessons. There’s a lot of technical lessons that we’re learning about how this industry works, right? The interesting part of that, the, the on or the offshore wind play here in the States. Here’s some numbers for it, right? So. It onshore wind. In the states, there’s about 160 gigawatts, plus or minus of, uh, deployed production out running, running, gunning, working, spinning all day long. Um, and if you look at the offshore wind play in planned or under development, there’s 66 gigawatts of offshore wind, like it’s sitting there, right? And of that 66, about 12 of them are permitted. Like [00:06:00] are ready to go, but we’re still only at a couple hundred megawatts in the water actually producing. Right. And, and I do want, say, this is what I wanna say. This is, I, I think that we’re taking a reset, we’re learning some things, but from, from my network, I’m seeing, I got a, a whole stack of pictures yesterday from, um, coastal offshore, Virginia Wind. They’ve, and they looked promising. They looked great. It was like a, it was a marshaling facility. There was nelle stacked up, there was transition pieces ready to go. Like, so the industry is still moving forward. It’s just we’re we need to reset our feet, um, and, and then take a couple steps forward instead of those, the couple steps back, Allen Hall: uh, and the industry itself, and then the employees have been dramatically reduced. So there’s been a lot of people who we’ve known over the past year, they’ve been impacted by this. That are working in different positions, look or in different industries right now, uh, waiting for the wind industry to kind of settle itself [00:07:00] out to, to figure out what the next steps are That has been. Horrible, in my opinion. Uh, uh because you’re losing so much talent, obviously. And when you, when you talk to the people in the wind industry, there’s like, oh, there’s a little bit of fat and we can always cut the fat. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But we’re, we’re down to the bone. We’re cutting muscle right now. We’re into some bones, some structure. That is not what I anticipated to happen. But you do see the management of these companies being. Uh, very aggressive at the minute. Siemens is very aggressive. Vestas is very aggressive about their product line and, and getting availability way up. GE has made huge changes, pretty much closing LM wind power, uh, and uh, some things happening in South Carolina that we probably people don’t know about yet, but there’s so much happening behind these scenes that’s negative and we have to acknowledge it. It’s not great. I worry about everybody that has been [00:08:00] laid off or is, is knows their job is gonna go away at the end of the year. I struggle with it all the time and I, I think a lot in the wind industry do. But there’s not a lot to do about it besides say, Hey, uh, we’ve gone through this a couple of times. Wind has never been bountiful for 50 years. It’s bountiful for about 10, then it’s down for about five and it comes back for 10. It’s that ebb and flow, but you just hate to be involved with that. It’s particularly engineering ’cause this industry needs engineering right Joel Saxum: now. All of us on this podcast here have been affected by ups and downs in the industry at some point in time in our life, in in major ways. I guess one of the positive things I have seen that from an operator standpoint, and not as much at the latter half of this year, but at the beginning half of this year is when some of these OEMs were making cuts. There was a lot of people that landed at operators and asset owners that were huge assets to them. They walked in the door with. Reams of knowledge about how, [00:09:00] you know, how a ge turbine works or how the back office process of this works and they’re able to help these operators. So some of that is good. Um, you get some people spread around in the industry and some knowledge bases spread around. But man, it’s really hard to watch. Um, your friends, your colleagues, even people that you, that you don’t know personally just pop up on LinkedIn, um, or wherever. And. That they’ve, they’re, they’re looking for work again. Allen Hall: Yolanda, how do you look at 2026 then, knowing what’s just happened in 2025? Is there some hope coming? Is there a rainbow in the future? Yolanda Padron: I think there’s a rainbow in the future. You know, I, I think a lot of the decisions were made months ago before a lot of people realized that the invaluable, how invaluable some of that information in people’s heads is. Uh, particularly, I mean, I know we’ve all talked about the fact that we’re all engineers and so we, we have a bit of bias that way. Right. But, uh, [00:10:00] just all of the knowledge that comes in from the field, from looking at those assets, from talking to other engineers now, which is what, what we’re seeing more and more of, uh, I think, I mean. So there’s going to have to be innovation, right? Because of how, how lean everybody is and, and there’s going to have to be a lot more collaboration. So hopefully there, there should be some, some good news coming to people. I think we, we need it a little Joel Saxum: bit. You know, to, to, to pair on with what you’re saying there, Yolanda, like, this is a time right now for innovation and collaboration. Collaboration, right. I want to touch on that word because that is something that we, we talk about all the time on the podcast, but you also see the broader industry talking about it since I’ve been in it, right. Since I think I came in the wind industry, like 2019. Um, you hear a lot of, uh, collaboration, collaboration, collaboration. But those were like, they were [00:11:00] fun, like hot air words, like oh yeah, but then nobody’s really doing anything. Um, but I think that we will start to see more of that. Alan, you and I say this a lot, like at the end of the day, once, once the turbines are in the ground as an asset owner, you guys are not competing anymore. There’s no competition. You’re competing for, for green space when you’re trying to get the best wind resource. I get that. Um, but I mean, in the central part of the United States, you’re not really competing. There’s a lot of hills out there to stick a turbine on. Uh, but once they’re, once they are spinning. Everybody’s in the same boat. We just wanna keep these things up. We wanna keep the grid energized, we wanna do well for renewable energy and, um, that collaboration piece, I, I, I would like to see more and more of that in 2026. And I know from, from our chairs here, we will continue to push on that as well. Yolanda Padron: Yeah. And just so many different operators, I mean sure they can see themselves as, as being one against the other. Right. But. When you talk [00:12:00] to these people and it, I think people in the past, they’ve made the, the mistake of just being a little bit siloed. And so if you’re just looking at your assets and you’re just looking at what your OEM is telling you of, oh, these problems are new and unique to you, which I’m sure a lot of people hearing us have heard that. You can stay just kind of in that zone of, oh no, I, I have this big problem that there’s no other way to solve it except for what some people are telling me or not telling me, and I’m just going to have to pay so much money to get it done and take the losses from generation. Uh, but there’s so many people in the industry that have a hundred percent seen the issues you’ve seen. Right. So it’s, it’s really, really important to just talk to these people, you know? I mean, just. Just have a, a simple conversation. And I think some of the issue might be that some people don’t know [00:13:00] how to get that conversation started, right? And so just, just reach out to people, someone in the same position as you go to Wilma, you know, just talk to the person next to you. Joel Saxum: I mean, like I said about visibility, like we’re here too. Like the, the three of us are sitting here. We’ve got our. We’re always monitoring LinkedIn and our emails like if you, if you have a problem, we, we had one this morning where I, Alan, you got a message from someone, I got a message from someone that was like, Hey, we’ve got this root bolt issue. Can you help us with it? We’re like, Hey, we know two companies that can, let’s just connect them up and, and make that conversation happen. So we’re happy to do the same thing. Um, if, if you have an issue, we have a, a Allen Hall: broad reach and use us as Joel has mentioned a thousand times on the podcast. If you don’t know where a technology lies or where a person is that you need to reach out to, you need to go to the Uptime podcast. You can search it on YouTube and probably get an answer, or just reach us on LinkedIn. We’re all willing [00:14:00] to give you advice or help or get you in the right direction. We’ve done it all year and we’ve done it for years. Not everybody takes us up on that opportunity. It’s free. We’re just trying to make this world just a tiny bit better. Yolanda Padron: No one has the time or the money right now to reinvent the wheel, right? So I mean, it just doesn’t make sense to not collaborate. Allen Hall: I think we should discuss what will happen to all the people that have left wind this past year willingly or unwillingly. And what that means for the industry, in my opinion. Now there is more knowledge than ever walking on the streets and probably doesn’t have an NDA to tie them up. ’cause it’s been long enough that the industry hasn’t tapped into, the operators have not grabbed hold of the people who designed the blade that, uh, manufactured the blade that looked at. The LEP solutions that looked at all the bearings and all the different gear boxes that they evaluated and were involved in the testing of those [00:15:00] things. Those people are available right now and a little bit of LinkedIn shopping would give you access to, uh, really invaluable wealth of information that will make your operations work better, and you may have to be willing to pay for it a little bit. But to tap into it would save you months and months and months of time and effort and, uh, limit having to add to your engineering staff because they will work as consultants. It does seem like there’s an opportunity that maybe the operators haven’t really thought about all that much because they haven’t seen too much of it happening yet. Occasionally see the, the wise old operators being smart about this, they’ve been through these loops before and are taking advantage of it. Don’t you see? That’s like 2026 is is is the year of the consultant. I a hundred percent Joel Saxum: agree with you, Alan. Um, I saw a TEDx talk oh, years ago actually now. Uh, but it was about the, what the future of worker looks like, the future of [00:16:00] work and the future of work at that time for those people giving that TEDx talk was workers on tap. Basically consultants, right? Because you have subject matter experts that are really good at this one thing, and instead of just being that one thing good for just this one company, they’re pulling back and going, I can do this, this, this, and this for all these companies. So we have, um, we have a lot of those in the network and we’re starting to see more and more of them pop up. Um, at the same time, I think I’ve seen a couple of groups of them pop up where, uh, you didn’t have. When I look at ISPs, um, I’m always kind of like, oh man, they could do this a little bit better. They could do this a little bit better. And I, I recently heard of an ISP popping up that was a bunch of these like consultant types that got together and we’re like, you know what? We have all this knowledge of all these things. Why not make this a, a company that we can all benefit from? Um, and we can change the way some things are done in the wind industry and do it a little bit better, uh, a little bit more efficiently. Allen Hall: Does that change the way we think about technicians also. [00:17:00] We had the Danish Wind Power Academy on the podcast a couple of months ago talking about training and specific training for technicians and engineers for that matter on the turbines that are at their sites and how much productivity gain they’re getting from that. And we’ve recently talked about how do I get a 10% improvement? Where does that 10% lie? Where is that? And a lot of times we get offered the 1%, the half a percent improvement, the 10% lies in the people. If you know who to ask and you get your people spooled upright, you can make multiple percentage point changes in your operation, which improves your revenue. But I think that’s been left on the table for a long time because we’ve been in build, build, build. And now that we’re into operate, operate, operate. Do you see that shift happening? Do you see O operators starting to think about that a little bit that maybe I should train up my technicians on this? Intercon turbine Joel Saxum: that they’re not familiar with. In my [00:18:00] opinion, I think that’s gonna be a 2027 reality. Because we’re seeing this, your, your right now what? You know we have this cliff coming where we’re gonna see in, in the face of the current regulations in the US where you’re gonna see the. Development kind of slow, big time. And when that happens, then you can see the focus start to switch onto the operating assets. So I don’t think that’s a 26 thing, I think that’s a 27 thing. But the smart operators, I believe would be trying to take some of that, take control of some of that stuff. Right. Well we see this with the people that we know that do things well. Uh, the CRS team at EDF with their third party services and sala, Ken Lee, Yale, Matta, and those guys over there. They’re doing a, I don’t wanna lose any other names here, Trevor Engel. Like, I wanna make sure I get a Tyler. They’re all superstars, they’re fantastic. But what they’re doing is, is is they’re taking, they’re seeing what the future looks like and they’re taking control. I think you’ll see, you’ll, you’ll see an optimization. Um, companies that are investing in their technicians to train [00:19:00] them are going to start getting a lion’s share of the work, because this time of, oh, warm bodies, I think is, is they’re still gonna be there, right? But I think that that’s gonna hopefully become less and less. Allen Hall: Yolanda, I want to focus on the OEM in 2025, late 2025, and moving into 2026 and how they deal with the developers. Are you thinking that they’re going to basically keep the same model where a lot of developers are, uh, picking up the full service agreements or not being offered a turbine without a full service agreement? Will that continue or do you see operators realize that they probably don’t need the OEM and the historical model has been OEMs manufacture products and provide manuals in the operations people and developers read the manuals and run the turbine and only call over to the OEM when they need really severe help. Which way are we gonna go? Yolanda Padron: I think on the short term, it’ll still be very FSA focused, in my opinion, [00:20:00] mainly because a lot of these operators didn’t necessarily build out their teams, or didn’t have the, the business case wasn’t there, the business model wasn’t there. Right. To build out their internal teams to be able to, to do the maintenance on these wind turbines as much as an OEM does. Uh. However, I do think that now, as opposed to 10 years ago when some of these contracts started, they have noticed that there’s, there’s so many big things that the OEN missed or, or just, you know, worked around, uh, that really has affected the lifetime of some of these blades, some of these turbines. So I think the shift is definitely happening. Uh, you mentioned it with EDF NextEra, how, how they’re at a perfect spot to already be there. Uh, but I think at least in the US for some of these operators that are a lot [00:21:00] more FSA focused, the shift might take a couple of years, but it’s, it surely seems to be moving in that direction. Joel Saxum: So here’s a question for you, Ilana, on that, on that same line of thinking. If we, regulation wise, are looking to see a slow down in development, that would mean to me that the OEMs are gonna be clamoring for sales over the next few years. Does that give more power to the operators that are actually gonna be buying turbines in their TSA negotiations? Yolanda Padron: I think it should, right. I mean, the. If they, if they still want to continue developing some of these, it and everyone is fighting, you know, all of these big OEMs are fighting for the same contracts. There’s, there’s a lot more kind of purchase power there from, from the operators to be able [00:22:00] to, to, you know, negotiate some of these deals better. Stay away from the cookie cutter. TSA. That the OEMs might supply that are very, very shifted towards the OEM mindset. Joel Saxum: You, you’re, you’re spot on there. And if I was a developer right now, I’d be watching quarterly reports and 10 k filings and stuff at these operators to make sure, or to see when to pounce on a, on a, a turbine order, because I would wait to see when in, in the past it’s been like, Hey, if we’re, it doesn’t matter who you are, OEM, it has been like we’re at capacity and we have. Demand coming in. So we can pick and choose. Like if you don’t buy these turbines on our contract, we’ll just go to the next guy in line. They’ll buy ’em. But now if the freeboard between manufacturing and demand starts to keep having a larger delta, well then the operators will be able to go, well, if you don’t sell it to me, you’re not, there isn’t another guy behind me. So now you have to bend to what I want. And all the [00:23:00] lessons that I’ve learned in my TSA negotiations over the last 20 years. Yolanda Padron: Something relating to Alan’s point earlier, something that I think would be really, really interesting to see would be some of these developers and EPC teams looking towards some of those contract external contractor consultants that have been in the field that know exactly where the issues lie. To be able to turn that information into something valuable for an operating project that. Now we know has to operate as long as possible, Allen Hall: right? Without repower, I think two things need to happen simultaneously, and we will see if they’ll play out this way. OEMs need to focus on the quality of the product being delivered, and that will sustain a 20 year lifetime with minimal maintenance. Operators need to be more informed about how a turbine actually operates and the details of that technology so they can manage it themselves. Those two things. Are [00:24:00] almost inevitable in every industry. You see the same thing play out. There’s only two airplane companies, right? There’s Boeing and Airbus. They’re in the automobile world. There’s, it gets fewer and fewer every year until there’s a new technology leap. Wind is not gonna be any different, and I hope that happens. OEMs can make a really quality product. The question is, they’ve been so busy developing. The next turbine, the next turbine, the next turbine. That have they lost the magic of making a very, very reliable turbine? They’ll tell you, no, we know how to do it. Uh, but as Rosemary has pointed out numerous times, when you lose all your engineering talent, it gets hard to make that turbine very robust and resilient. That’s gonna be the challenge. And if the OEMs are focused on. TSAs it should be, but the full service agreements and taking care of that and managing all the people that are involved with that, it just sucks the life out of the OEMs, I think, in terms of offering the next great product. [00:25:00]Someone showed me the next GE Joel Saxum: one five. Oh, I would love to see it. Do you believe that? Okay, so I, we’ll shift gears from oe, uh, wind turbine OEMs to blade manufacturers. LM closing down shops, losing jobs, uh, TPI bankruptcy, uh, 99% of their market cap eroding in a year is there and, and, and the want for higher quality, better blades that are gonna last. Is there space, do you think there’s space for a, a blade manufacturer to come out of nowhere, or is there just someone’s gonna have to scoop some of these factories up and and optimize them, or what do you think the future looks like for blade Allen Hall: manufacturers? The future is gonna be vertically integrated, and you see it in different industries at the moment where they’re bringing in technology or manufacturing that would have typically been outsourced in the two thousands. They’re bringing it back underneath their roofs. They’re buying those companies that were vendors to them for years. The reason they’re doing that is they [00:26:00] can remove all the operational overhead. And minimize their cost to manufacture that product. But at the same time, they can have really direct oversight of the quality. And as we have seen in other industries, when you outsource a critical component, be it gear, boxes, bearings, blades, fall into that category, those are the critical items for any wind turbine. When you outsource those items and rely upon, uh, uh, companies that you don’t have direct control over, or not watching day to day, it can go awry. Management knows it, and at some point they’re willing to accept that risk. They know that the cost is right. I gotta build this, uh, turbine. I know I’m working three generations ahead, so it’s okay, I’ll, I’ll live with this for the time being, but at some point, all the staff in the OEMs needs to know what the quality component is. Is it being delivered on time? Do I have issues out in the field with it? Do I keep this supply chain? Do I, and do I build this in house blades? [00:27:00] I think eventually. Like they were years ago, were built in-house. Uh, but as they grew too quickly, I think everybody will agree to that Joel Saxum: capacity. Yeah, Allen Hall: right. They started grabbing other factories that they didn’t know a lot about, but it gave them capacity and ability able to make sales. Now they’re living with the repercussions of that. I think Siemens is the obvious one, but they’re not the only one. GE has lived through something very similar, so, uh, vertical integration is going to be the future. Before we wrap the episode, we should talk about what we’re thankful for for this year, 2025. So much has happened. We were in Australia in February, weather guard moved in April to North Carolina. We moved houses and people, and the whole organization moved from Massachusetts and North Carolina. Joel got married. Yolanda got married. We’ve been all over the world, honestly. Uh, we’ve traveled a great deal and we’re thankful for everybody that we’ve met this year, and that’s one of the pleasures of doing this podcast is I just [00:28:00] get to meet new people that are very interesting, uh, and, uh. Talk, like, what’s going on? What are you thinking? What’s happening? It just feels like we’re all connected in this weird way via this podcast, and I, I, I’m really thankful for that and my always were saying Thanks. I will go through my list. I’m thankful for my mom. I’m thankful for my wife Valerie, who pretty much runs Weather Guard, lightning Tech, and Claire, who is my daughter who does the podcast and has been the producer, she graduated this year from Boston College. With honors that happened this year. So I’m very thankful that she was able to do that. And my son Adam, who’s earning his doctorate degree out in San Diego, always thankful for him ’cause he’s a tremendous help to us. And on the engineering side, I’m thankful to everybody we have with us this year. We brought Yolanda on, so we’re obviously thankful that, uh, she was able to join us. Of course, Joel Joel’s been here a couple of years now and helping us on sales and talking to everybody [00:29:00] in the world. We’re super thankful for Joel and one of the people we don’t tell behind the who’s behind the scenes on our side is our, our, uh, manufacturing person, Tammy, um, and Leslie. They have done a tremendous job for us over the years. They don’t get a lot of accolades on the podcast, but people who receive our strike tape product, they have touched. Tammy and Leslie have touched, uh, Tammy moved down with us to North Carolina and we’re extremely grateful that she was able to do that. Another person behind the scenes for us is Diane stressing. She does her uptime tech news newsletter. So the high quality content doesn’t come from me, it comes from Diane ’cause she can write and she’s an excellent newsletter writer. She helps with a ton of our content. She’s behind the scenes and there’s a lot of people at, at, uh, weather, car Lightning Tech that are kind of behind the scenes. You don’t get to see all the time, but when you do get an email about uptime, tech news is coming from Diane. So we’re super grateful for her. We’ve been blessed this year. We [00:30:00] really have. We’ve brought on a lot of new friends and, uh, podcast has grown. Everything has done well this year, so we’re super happy. Joel, what are you thankful for? Joel Saxum: I would start it the same way. Uh, my, my new. Sorry, my new wife as of last May, Kayla, she is the, the glue that holds me together, uh, in our household together, in this kind of crazy world that we’re in, of the ups and downs and the travels and the moving and grooving. Um, she keeps, she keeps me grounded. She keeps our family grounded. So, um, uh, I, I don’t think I can thank her enough. Uh, and you know, with that being said, we are always traveling, right? We’re, we’re here, we’re there. We’re. All around the world, and I am thankful for that. Um, I’m thankful for the people that we meet while we get to travel, the cultures and the, the experiences and the people that want to share with us and the knowledge gained from, uh, the conversations, whether it be in a conference room or over a beer.[00:31:00] Um, uh, the, the people that we have, uh, grown into this uptime network and, um, I know like my personal network from the past and of course everybody that will come in the future. I think that’s where, you know, the, the, if you know me, you know that I’m very much an extrovert, uh, talking with people and, and getting those conversations gives me energy. Um, and I like to give that back as much as I can. So the, all of the people that I’ve run into over the, over the past year that have allowed me to monologue at them. Thank you. Sorry. Apologies. Um, but, uh, yeah, I mean, it’s, it’s hard to. I think this, this is a, this is always why Thanksgiving is like a six hour long thing in the United States, eight hour long thing. You have dinner at three and you hang out with your friends and family until 10, 11:00 PM because it gives you time to reflect on, um, the things that are awesome in life. Right? And we get bogged down sometimes in our, you know, in the United States. We are [00:32:00] work, work, work, work works. First kind of society. It’s the culture here. So we get bogged down sometimes in the, you know, we’re in the wind industry right now and it’s not always. Um, you know, roses and sunshine, uh, but ha having those other people around that are kind of like in the trenches with you, that’s really one thing I’m thankful for. ’cause it, it’s, it’s bright spots, right? I love getting the random phone calls throughout the day of someone sharing a piece of information or just asking how you’re doing or connecting like that. So, um, that, that would be the, the thing I’m most thankful for, and it puts it into perspective here, to a me up home in Wisconsin, or my, my not home. Home is Austin, but my original hometown of northern Wisconsin, and I’ve got to see. Quite a few of my, my high school buddies are, yeah, elementary school buddies even for that matter over the last couple weeks. And, um, that really always brings me back to, to a bit of grounding and puts, puts life in perspective. So, uh, I’m really appreciative for that as well. Yolanda, newly married as well, and welcome to the club. Yolanda Padron: Thank [00:33:00] you. Yeah, I’m really, really thankful for, for Manuel, my husband, uh, really. Really happy for our new little family. Uh, really thankful for my sisters, Yvonne and Carla and my parents. Um, my friends who I like to think of as my chosen family, especially, you know, here in Austin and then, and in El Paso. Uh, really, really thankful for, for the extended family and for, for weather card for, for this lovely opportunity to just. Learned so much. I know it’s only been almost two months, but I’ve, I’ve just learned so much of just talking to everybody in the industry and learning so much about what’s going on everywhere and just getting this, this whole new outlook on, on what the future holds and, and what exactly has happened and technology wise, and I’m thankful for [00:34:00] this year and how. How exciting everything’s going to be. So, yeah, thankful for you guys. Allen Hall: And we don’t wanna forget Rosemary and Phil, uh, they’ve been a big part of 2025. They’ve worked really hard behind the scenes and, uh, I appreciate everything they’ve done for the podcast and everything they’re doing for. Us as a company and us as people. So big shout out to Rosemary and Phil. So that’s our Thanksgiving episode. Appreciate everybody that’s joined us and has enjoyed the podcast in 2025 and will continue to in 2026. The years coming to an end. I know the Christmas holidays are upon us. I hope everybody enjoys themselves. Spend a little bit of time with your family. And with your coworkers and take a little bit of time. It’s been a pretty rough year. You’re gonna need it. And that wraps up another episode of the Uptime Winner Energy podcast, and we appreciate you joining us here today. If anything has triggered an idea or a question. As we’ve mentioned, reach out to us on LinkedIn. That’s the easiest way to get ahold of [00:35:00] us and don’t ever forget to subscribe. So click that little subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the Future Uptime podcast episodes, and we’ll catch you here next week on the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

This podcast episode features part of a Zion Lab live stream conversation with a group of ward and stake leaders discussing the purpose and execution of ward conferences. The conversation emphasizes the need for meaningful engagement and feedback from members to enhance the effectiveness of these conferences. Watch and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Links General Handbook 29.2.3 Ward Conference Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights 04:26 – Overcoming Traditional Approaches 06:08 – Gathering Feedback from Members 08:21 – Creating Meaningful Experiences 10:00 – Handbook Guidelines for Ward Conferences 12:45 – Shifting Focus from Burden to Blessing 14:09 – Unique Approaches to Ward Conferences 15:37 – Scheduling Ward Conferences Effectively 18:21 – Addressing Local Needs vs. Stake Focus 20:01 – The Purpose of Ward Conferences 24:40 – The Distance Between Stake and Ward 26:01 – Building Positive Stake-Ward Relationships Key Insights Purpose of Ward Conferences: Leaders reflect on the importance of ward conferences as a means to unify the ward, provide spiritual nourishment, and address local needs, rather than merely fulfilling a procedural requirement. Feedback Mechanisms: The discussion highlights the necessity of gathering feedback from both leaders and general members to assess the value of ward conferences and identify areas for improvement. Innovative Approaches: Leaders share successful strategies, such as organizing activities leading up to the conference and involving youth, to create a more engaging and meaningful experience for the congregation. Avoiding Tradition for Tradition’s Sake: The conversation stresses the importance of not falling into the trap of maintaining outdated practices simply because “it’s always been done that way.” Leaders are encouraged to innovate and adapt based on current ward needs. Collaboration and Council: The value of collaborative meetings among stake and ward leaders is emphasized, allowing for shared insights and collective problem-solving regarding ward needs and challenges. Leadership Applications Solicit Member Feedback: Leaders should actively seek input from ward members about their experiences and expectations for ward conferences, ensuring that the events are tailored to meet their needs. Create Engaging Experiences: By planning activities and discussions that involve the entire ward community, leaders can foster a sense of belonging and investment in the ward’s culture and mission. Embrace Flexibility: Leaders are encouraged to approach ward conferences with an open mind, willing to adapt formats and themes based on the unique dynamics of their wards, rather than adhering strictly to traditional methods. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Fierce Grace Series: Feminine Leadership Archetypes - (#3 of 8)  "Insight drops in when we create space. Possibility reveals itself when we stop pushing." In this episode, we welcome in the Weaver Connector — the feminine leadership archetype who sees the patterns, possibilities, and connections that open pathways for wisdom, insight, and co-creation. She is the part of you who helps you move through the world not by pushing or over-efforting, but through resonance, relational intelligence, and spacious presence. Here's a partial transmission of the Weaver Connector ... notice what resonates...  "I see the connections between people, possibilities, and things. I make connections others don't always see. I move through the world best when I'm connecting with others — and connecting others with each other. Part of my creative power and success comes from my ability to connect with those I'm truly here to connect with." (Full transmission in episode & on website here.) Why this matters now We live in a world that glorifies productivity, speed, metrics, and constant output — and undervalues the relational and creative "fields" and "invisible" work that actually makes meaningful results possible. The Weaver Connector illuminates that nothing meaningful is created alone. Insight, timing, synchronicity, and possibility arise when we create from spacious presence, resonance, and connection — not force, toxic pressure, or over-efforting. We'll explore: • Intuitive superpower of Weaver Connector — pattern-seeing and the "overview channel." • Power Spectrum of Connection Competition that rises us into Conscious Collaboration  • Resonance as a compass for discerning aligned - and mis-aligned - collaborations. • Relational + creative energy fields - how they work and what's needed to bring synchronicity, insight, and opportunity into form. • Tender spots & "love cracks" that make us resist or chase connection and our desires   • Cultivating your web of connection + support for sustainable, easeful creation. P.S. ✨ Get the full transmission, inquiries, practices and other other episodes in this series here on the Feminine Power Time Wisdom Library. *** Making this real and practical in your life:  INVITATION: Invite one person to join you for season 10 and this podcast. Conversate on the inquiries and practices to make it practical & poweful in your life.  ELEVATION PRACTICES  Play with your Overview Pattern-Seer 4 Points of Connection to Re-Center Resonance Check - right fit vs wishful thinking  ILLUMINATION INQUIRIES:  What's a project/intention/desire that seems stuck?  What's the pattern or internal interference holding it back? What action can I take to open the flow? How do I discern whether I'm drawn to a connection or collaboration from true resonance… or from an old wound, love crack, fear or shadow frequency What's the  web of connection +support I need in this next cycle? Where's my resistance? What action would create flow?  CONNECT:  Subscribe to Christine's Monthly Wisdom Letters Connect with Christine on LinkedIn Join us in the Feminine Wisdom Cafe, a private online community Watch on YouTube

Summary In this episode, Andy talks with John Krewson, co-author of Pitch, Sketch, Launch: A Sketch Comedy Approach to Product Development. John's journey spans software development, acting, and even a stint with Saturday Night Live. He now leads Sketch Development, where he helps teams build products people actually want, faster and with more joy. In this conversation, John explains why project teams should behave more like creative troupes than traditional org charts. You'll hear how laughter can be a feedback loop, why messy first drafts matter, and how simple tools like sticky notes, Elmo cards, and Lean Coffee can radically improve your team's collaboration. We also explore how sketch comedy's "test before polish" approach can transform how we ship ideas, and what that looks like on real-world teams. From unblocking meetings to unleashing creativity, this episode is packed with practical tools and paradigm shifts. If you're looking to bring more energy, experimentation, and feedback into your team's workflow, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "The best ideas often start as bad ones. The magic is in iteration." "You're not building a product. You're testing a hypothesis in the real world." "Sketch comedy taught me this: if the audience isn't laughing, it doesn't work. Product teams need that same feedback mindset." "You can't argue with the emotion of a dead silent audience when you think you've got gold." "We often equate busy with productive. But they're not the same thing." "A meeting isn't productive just because everyone showed up. Did it move ideas forward?" "Troupes thrive on trust and feedback. Traditional teams often operate on fear and approval." "I was a mediocre software developer, which made me well-suited for management." "You are sucking the fun out of this. We are building software here. We get to play on computers. Let's make this fun." "There's this ruthless search for feedback that we learn how not to take things personally." "Nowhere in that iron triangle does anybody talk about whether or not the customer said, 'I needed that thing in the first place.'" "We're not just cross-functional. We're cross-committed. That's what makes a team operate like a troupe." "If you're building something new, you need a mechanism to decide if it's valuable. And if it isn't, you toss it." "The law of averages will tell you: 80% of the ideas need to be tossed." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Start of Interview 01:57 Career Backstory 07:30 Acting Skills in Daily Work 12:00 Busy vs Productive 14:07 Project vs Product 17:20 Teams as Troupes 22:13 Meeting Tools and Techniques 27:37 Laugh Testability 33:35 Creative Mindsets at Work 35:21 Co-Authoring and Collaboration 38:00 Applying Ideas at Home 40:33 End of Interview 41:05 Andy Comments After the Interview 44:13 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about John and the book at SketchDev.io/pitch-sketch-launch. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 316 with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas. It's a conversation on humor as a secret weapon in business and life. Episode 109 with Peter McGraw. It's also about humor, a fun follow-up, even though John's book isn't just about comedy. Episode 469 with Phil Wilson. It's packed with great ideas for unleashing your team, which ties in beautifully with John's approach. Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you, too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader. That's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Level Up Your AI Skills Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Creativity, Feedback Loops, Team Collaboration, Agile Thinking, Innovation, Leadership, Project Management, Development, Meetings, Humor, Iteration, Trust, Team Culture, Psychological Safety, Growth Mindset The following music was used for this episode: Music: Tuesday by Sascha Ende License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Brooklyn Nights by Tim Kulig License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome back to the Embodied Baddie Podcast. This week, Chrystal sits down with her friend Jordynn Tomberlin — a former boutique owner turned social media strategist whose rise has been anything but traditional. Jordynn brings the kind of honesty, real-life experience, and zero-ego wisdom that every entrepreneur needs in their corner.Together, they go deep into what it really takes to build a business that feels good, works for your life, and stands out because it's rooted in who you actually are.Inside This EpisodeThe evolution of a real baddie. Jordynn opens up about shifting from “doing business the way she thought she should” to creating work that gives her freedom, alignment, and genuine joy.Collaboration as a power-move. Hear how letting people in, trusting support, and releasing the lone-wolf mentality completely changed the way Jordynn grows her business.Why authenticity always outperforms imitation. Jordynn breaks down how real, unfiltered content routinely outshines curated trend-chasing — with client examples that will have you rethinking your feed.The vulnerability-growth loop. Chrystal and Jordynn share the moments that cracked them open, pushed them forward, and helped them show up happier in their businesses and homes.Connection over perfection. Learn why “relatable over perfect” is the new strategy that actually creates community, loyalty, and momentum.What You'll Walk Away WithThe clarity to define what success means for you, not what you've been told it should look like.A nudge toward delegation, collaboration, and building the kind of team that amplifies your strengths.Permission to stop polishing every corner of your life and business — your people want you, not the performance of you.A reminder that taking care of yourself outside of work fuels everything you do inside of it.Encouragement to experiment, try things before you're “ready,” and document the messy middle that actually makes people root for you.This conversation is warm, honest, and overflowing with the kind of energy that makes you rethink how you're showing up in your business. If you've been craving more authenticity, more ease, and more connection — this one is for you.Connect with JordynnFollow her journey on Instagram and TikTok @JordynnTomberlin and explore her magic at @CreateSocialMagic.

In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle sits down with Savannah Thomas of Seabrook Design Company to break down how virtual design can strengthen your entire remodeling process. They explore why detailed upfront planning protects your margins, shortens timelines, and keeps clients happier. Savannah walks through her simple plan bid build approach, how remodelers gather accurate as built information, and the value of weekly check ins to keep projects moving. They also dive into the pros and cons of in house versus outsourced design support and share practical ways remodelers can lighten the load without adding full time overhead. Curious about how Seabrook Design Co. might support your projects? Take a look at seabrookdesignco.com. ----- Looking to get clarity on your 2026 marketing? Contractor Growth Network is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, December 11th at 2 p.m. Eastern: Build Your Remodeling Company's 2026 Marketing Playbook. It's designed for remodelers who want to stop guessing and start building a real marketing strategy.  Save your spot at ContractorGrowthNetwork.com/playbook. ----- Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! ----- Takeaways Contractor Growth Network helps remodelers attract the right leads. Effective communication is key to successful remote design. Upfront design work can prevent issues during construction. Savannah's team can adapt to various client needs and budgets. Detailed selection sheets streamline the decision-making process. Regular check-ins with clients keep projects on track. Understanding client dynamics enhances the design process. Remote design can be just as effective as in-house work. Collaboration with local vendors is essential for remote design. Investing in design can lead to happier clients and better margins.   ----- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Communication in Design 00:06 Phases of Design and Drafting 19:54 The Value of Detailed Drawings 22:46 Simplifying the Selection Process 24:46 Streamlining Client Selections 26:30 Effective Communication with Clients 28:17 The Importance of Regular Meetings 30:09 Assigning Homework to Clients 31:47 Pros and Cons of In-House vs. Outsourced Design 33:28 Navigating Client Control and Trust 37:05 Combining Virtual and In-Person Selections

Behind every great community is a mentor who showed someone the way. David Schmit, founder of Schmit & Associates, joins Host Carol Morgan on the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss why thoughtful design and collaboration matter in today's housing market. Designing Walkable Neighborhoods People Love If given the chance to design his dream community anywhere, Schmit says he'd choose “a hillside in Italy.” He values close, human-scaled communities that feel personal to residents. “We used to design everything around the car,” he says. “But magic happens when scale shifts from the car to the person.” Schmit sees density as a tool for creating vibrant communities that connect residents with their environment. Instead of “endless” subdivisions, he favors smaller villages, mixed-use developments and thoughtful, pedestrian-first layouts. Putting Thoughtful Design in Place One of Schmit & Associates' signature projects is Harmony in Auburn, Georgia, a collaboration with Mayor Linda Blechinger that began in 2017. What started as a need to relocate City Hall grew into a broader vision for revitalizing the town center. Working with designer Lew Oliver and landscape expert P. Allen Smith, Schmit helped shape a community of affordable homes, surrounded by lush landscaping and unique details, including pollinator gardens and intimate green spaces. Phase two is underway, and the completed project will include nearly 300 homes priced from the $300,000s to $400,000s. In Acworth, Schmit again partnered with the public sector — this time alongside the JW Collection. On a highly visible, three-acre site in downtown Acworth, the team crafted a walkable mix of residential and commercial space. “The idea was to create this really close-knit space integrated into the downtown area with walkability at its core,” said Schmit. “There are townhomes, mixed-use buildings with commercial spaces, and there’s a restaurant that I’ll be building to put my son into business. That will be a bar with craft cocktails and elevated pub food.” Schmit also teamed with Integral Group to revive Carver Village, a long-dormant Atlanta Housing Authority site along Pryor Road. The first phase includes 227 homes priced from the $300,000s to $500,000s, and future plans include retail and build-to-rent opportunities. What Makes a Schmit & Associates Community? Across every project, Schmit says four guiding principles shape the design: Natural Environment: He wants to understand the land, including its edges, textures and trees, to better determine what opportunities are available. Human Experience: How will residents live, work and gather? Every Schmit & Associates community is developed with a “lead with people” mentality. Built Environment: Schmit emphasizes the importance of designing structures that support resident lifestyles. Whether through walkability or flexible floor plans, he develops communities that allow residents to thrive. Economics of Community: Schmit considers both private returns and public benefits such as growth, community vibrancy and long-term value before beginning a new project. Inside Five Men: A Story of Mentorship and Meaning Schmit's new book, Five Men, explores how mentorship has shaped his personal and professional life. Told in a conversational style, the book weaves Schmit's experiences with five mentors who shaped his life: his father, a high school baseball coach, a priest, the late Dr. Brisbane Brown and two career guides. Schmit said, “The story is about the essence of these relationships and what mentoring can mean in your career path.” Today, Schmit meets regularly with young professionals and encourages them to seek meaningful connections. He challenges them to ask questions while building strong relationships with those around them. Schmit said, “Ask the question, be bold and keep the word ‘relentless' in your vocabulary, which means you just don’t stop.” Tune into the full episode to learn more about upcoming Schmit & Associates' communities and how mentorship drives industry success. To learn more about Schmit & Associates, visit www.SchmitAssociates.com. Schmit's book, Five Men, is available on Amazon. The post Schmit & Associates: How Collaboration Shapes Better Communities appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Steven Guo, Program Manager at Carnegie Mellon's Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, shares how he's helping CMU founders scale through the VentureBridge accelerator (alumni have raise over $200M and are valued at over $500M) and a thriving alumni innovation network. With a systems-thinking approach to building startup ecosystems, Steven reveals how community, mentorship, and collaboration fuel lasting impact.

Gratitude and Reflection in Pediatrics: Thanksgiving 2025In this special episode recorded on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2025, hosts Dr. Rogu and Dr. Bravo discuss what they're thankful for within the field of pediatrics. Celebrating milestones such as 50,000 podcast downloads and robust support from their medical community, they reflect on the importance of friendships, the dedication of colleagues, and the significance of mentoring the next generation of physicians. They also explore the challenges and changes in healthcare, including the impact of private equity on medical practices and the evolution of technology in medical record-keeping. The episode concludes with heartfelt gratitude for family, friends, and listeners.00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Special00:11 Gratitude in Pediatrics00:39 Podcast Milestones and Community Support01:41 Friendship and Podcast Beginnings03:38 Challenges in Pediatric Practice05:33 Healthcare System Critiques15:16 Medicaid and Pediatric Care17:01 Diabetes Screening and AAP Resolutions22:12 COVID-19 and Pediatric Admissions: A Comparative Analysis23:18 The Role of Social Media in Public Health Debates23:34 Focus on Effective Interventions in Pediatrics24:23 Collaboration in Pediatric EHR Systems26:34 The Future of AI in Healthcare27:30 Challenges and Benefits of EHR Systems36:46 Gratitude and Reflections on Medical Practice44:03 Concluding Thoughts and Thanksgiving WishesSupport the show

Points of Interest0:01 – 01:27 – Introduction: Marcel welcomes returning guest Vito Peleg, CEO of Atarim, and frames the conversation around how agencies can streamline creative collaboration and leverage AI to improve delivery efficiency and profitability.01:28 – 03:27 – From Touring Musician to Collaboration Software Founder: Vito shares his backstory as a touring musician building websites from a van, then running a web agency, and how constant friction getting clients to give timely, clear feedback led to the first version of Atarim as a WordPress plugin.03:27 – 06:46 – The True Cost of Collaboration on Delivery Timelines: Marcel highlights how reducing delivery time by 50–70% transforms profit and cash flow, and Vito reframes the issue by showing that collaboration with clients and stakeholders routinely increases project timelines by 500–700%.06:46 – 10:06 – Why Text-Based Feedback Breaks Creative Work: Vito explains that human feedback is naturally three to five words and visual, but agencies force clients into long, text-heavy descriptions via email, docs, and tickets, creating procrastination, dead time, and constant misalignment.08:39 – 10:06 – Vague Feedback and Week-Long Clarification Cycles: Citing Atarim's data, Vito notes that 68% of creative comments written in text are too vague to action on first pass, leading to clarification cycles that typically add a full week to even simple tasks like updating a slide.10:12 – 15:07 – Building Momentum and “Two Days and a Weekend”: In response to Marcel's question about where agencies lose the most efficiency, Vito argues the biggest gap is at project start and introduces the “two days and a weekend” framing plus fast, simple deliverables (like a sitemap) to create momentum and urgency.15:15 – 17:28 – Getting Imperfect Work in Front of Clients Early: Marcel and Vito discuss reframing early deliverables explicitly as rough first passes so clients expect to react rather than receive perfection, reducing sunk-cost risk and speeding up alignment on direction.17:28 – 24:49 – How AI Is Compressing Build Time and Changing UI: Vito describes the evolution from hand-coded sites to drag-and-drop builders and now prompt-driven interfaces, arguing that AI will shrink creation time so dramatically that collaboration will become an even larger relative drag on projects.22:29 – 25:56 – The Future of Figma, Builders, and Dynamic Interfaces: Vito predicts that the traditional Figma-to-dev pipeline will erode as tools let teams go from prompt to production UI, while Marcel adds a Google perspective on a future where AI dynamically renders interfaces tailored to each user.30:37 – 37:42 – Agencies as Orchestrators of AI Agents, Not Just Humans: Vito outlines a future where agency owners orchestrate a team of AI agents instead of being the “talent,” potentially pricing work by tokens instead of dev hours, and using agents to automate follow-ups, support, and clarification cycles like Atarim's Claro.39:14 – 45:19 – Atarim's Agentic Creative Team Vision and Next Steps: Vito explains how Atarim is building a multi-human, multi-agent collaboration environment where specialized AI teammates (design, accessibility, performance, PM) work together in threads, and invites listeners to explore the early-access experience at Atarim.io.Show NotesConnect with Vito via LinkedInWebsite: Atarim.ioLove the PodcastLeave us a review here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ageism might not be the first ‘ism' that comes to mind in healthcare, but it's one that affects every provider eventually. Today's guest, Cynthia Farina, DNP, CRNA, RN, CNE, is an educator who has devoted much of her life to advocating for wellness, inclusion, and professional longevity. She joins Kevin and Charity to break down the subtle ways age bias shows up in anesthesia—from assumptions about “slowing down” to underestimating younger providers—and how both ends of the spectrum can experience its effects. Dr. Farina was recently part of an AANA webinar titled Respect Across the Lifespan: Tackling Ageism in Anesthesia, and her message today is clear: if you're lucky, you'll age too—so build a profession that welcomes wisdom, not just youth. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

For Today's re-release, we are revisiting a case from September of 2021: In this episode Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a  job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide. Please Visit the Change.org petition for this case to be reopened! Justice For Ellen Rae Greenberg Petition  Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James sits down with astrophysicist Brian Keating for a candid, useful tour through three hot zones: how to think about AI (and where it actually helps), what's broken in higher ed and admissions right now, and why outsourcing your mood to politics is a losing strategy. You'll hear first-hand stories (from UC San Diego classrooms to New York City politics), specific ways James and Brian really use AI daily, and a simple framework for protecting your attention and happiness—even when everything feels polarized. What You'll Learn: How universities can leverage AI-guided curiosity to revolutionize learning, according to James Altucher's vision for "Altucher University." Why mastering communication skills—writing, speaking, negotiating—is crucial for career success, and why these skills are often neglected in traditional education. Firsthand insights into how Brian Keating and James Altucher use AI daily for research, problem-solving, and creativity, along with practical examples from their personal and professional lives. The economic and philosophical debates around AI's actual impact on industries, jobs, and the broader GDP, including its use in coding, media, and even farming. The limitations of AI and large language models in science and creative work, and why critical thinking and prompt engineering remain essential—even as technology evolves. Timestamped Chapters: 00:00 "AI Clarifies Venezuela Questions" 05:59 Venezuela News Omission 07:45 Frustrating Academia Raise Policy 11:54 Collaboration and Engagement Terms 14:23 "Ideas Overload Dilutes Impact" 19:11 Economic Efficiency Benefits All 19:49 Automation's Effect on Jobs 23:43 "Decentralized AI Competition" 27:09 "AI's Rapid Growth" 31:39 Copyright Limits Creativity 33:17 AI Book Recommendations 38:38 "AI Won't Replace Writers" 41:01 "Dumb Takes by Geniuses" 44:39 Content Overload Shift 47:47 Self-Publishing Outperforms Traditional 49:05 Dying Publishing Model 54:21 "Nobel Laureates' Impact Explained" 57:49 "Epstein, Trump, Wishcasting" 59:37 "Thrills Free on Pluto TV" Additional resources:

Rebecca Okamoto helps transform your introduction from boring to powerful. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to introduce yourself in 20 words or less 2) How to project confidence in your introduction–both in person and online3) Best practices for crafting great first impressions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1113 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT REBECCA — Rebecca Okamoto is a communication and clarity consultant, and the founder of Evoke Strategy Group. She helps people with something to say but struggle to say it. Rebecca is on a mission to change the way overlooked and misunderstood voices are seen, heard, recognized and rewarded. She works with professionals to communicate, align and influence senior stakeholders, showcase strategic thinking and explain the commercial value of complicated concepts.• LinkedIn: Rebecca Okamoto• TEDx Talk: How to introduce yourself—and get hired | Rebecca Okamoto | TEDxNorthwesternU• Website: 20Words.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • TEDx Talk: Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right | Laura Sicola | TEDxPenn• Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz• Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss• Past episode: 769: How to Command the Room, Connect with Your Audience, and Close the Deal with Laura Sicola— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome• Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT• Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We COULDN"T skip Listener Tales this month, so we HAD to give it to you one week early, so prepare for a batch of tales that are brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Today we have stories of parents visiting from beyond the grave, a bladder that served up karma BEFORE a garbage human showed who he is, the mystery of a severed finger, and house that was DEFINITELY haunted!LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR WATCH the Nicholas version on Youtube!If you've got a listener tale please send it to DEB by emailing us at  Morbidpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Tales” somewhere in the subject line- and if you share pictures- please let us know if we can share them with fellow weirdos! :)Huge shout out to our video editor @aidanmcelmanMusic: Www.purple-Planet.com Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.