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Ex 30:11-31:18, Matt 26:47-68, Ps 32:1-11, Pr 8:27-32

Matt 26:47-68

Building a breakout brand in the baby space usually looks slower and messier than people expect. It means facing real scaling challenges, making patient decisions, and staying committed to the product even when it would be easier to rush. In this episode of Dear FoundHer, host Lindsay Pinchuk talks with female founder, Andrea Faulkner Williams, of Tubby Todd, about what it really took to build a brand parents trust.Andrea shares how Tubby Todd began with a personal family need and a hard reset most founders would avoid. After spending years developing their first product, they chose to start over when it did not work for their own child. That decision shaped everything that followed, including how they focused on quality, earned trust, and started growing an audience through real word of mouth instead of shortcuts or paid hype. Community, consistency, and listening closely to customers became the backbone of the business.That foundation made the next stage possible. Andrea walks through how Tubby Todd expanded beyond direct-to-consumer, first onto Amazon and eventually into Target, without losing what made the brand work. Instead of relying on retail to create demand, they brought an already loyal audience with them. If you are a woman business owner, wrestling with scaling challenges or trying to grow an audience before taking a bigger leap, this episode gives a refreshingly honest look at what steady growth really takes.Episode Breakdown:00:00 How Tubby Todd Grew Without Paid Ads03:00 Two Years of Product Development and Starting Over04:00 Word of Mouth Strategy for Growing an Audience07:00 “Be a Good Friend” Marketing Philosophy14:00 Community Building Offline Through Play Dates19:30 Scaling Challenges: Amazon to Target Retail Expansion25:00 Founder Challenges: Confidence, Relationships, and Boundaries30:00 A Simple Founder Framework: Why, One Goal, Quarterly FocusConnect with Andrea Faulkner Williams:Follow Andrea of InstagramFollow Tubby Todd on InstagramFoundHer Faves:Keep Mahjing OnFoundation PRMaelove Dryness Treatment KitWomaness Let's Neck Serum RollerKendra Scott 5 Link Match BandSubscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered if you're "too late" because dating has never worked the way it seems to work for everyone else?   My client Liz joined Main Character Dating at 38 having never been in a long-term relationship. She felt behind, alone, and unsure how to even do dating.   What shifted for Liz inside Main Character Dating was hope.   No more dating shame.   And an action plan that helped her move toward the right dates with self-trust and support.   In this episode of The Feminist Dating Show, Liz shares how dating went from something she avoided to something that finally felt possible.   In this conversation, Liz shares how: Dating went from something she avoided to something that felt possible Community helped her realize she wasn't the only one Structure and feedback helped her interrupt old patterns She started dating with clarity, courage, and direction   Her words say it best: dating feels possible now.   If you've ever thought "Is it always going to be like this?" — this one's for you.   And I also want you to know this:   Main Character Dating is open for enrollment right now. This is my year-long group coaching program for anyone who hasn't found a romantic relationship (or the right one), and wants a joyful dating life that makes the right relationship inevitable.  

Counterfeits are dangerous precisely because they look convincing. The same is true of spiritual sayings that sound biblical but quietly distort how we think about God, stewardship, and money.Many believers can quote phrases that feel deeply spiritual—comforting even—but when placed under the light of Scripture, they don't actually appear there at all. Or worse, they twist what Scripture truly says. These “counterfeit verses” often shape how we view success, risk, provision, and dependence on God without us even realizing it.To explore this issue, we sat down with Taylor Standridge, Production Manager of FaithFi and a regular contributor to Faithful Steward. Taylor is also the lead writer behind Look at the Sparrows and Our Ultimate Treasure. In his recent article, Counterfeit Verses: How to Spot The Sayings That Aren't in the Bible, Taylor traces this problem all the way back to the beginning.“Did God Really Say?”—The First CounterfeitTaylor begins in Genesis 3, when the serpent approaches Eve with a deceptively subtle question: “Did God really say…?” (Genesis 3:1).This moment is critical because the enemy doesn't begin with an outright lie. Instead, he distorts what God has said and, in doing so, undermines God's character. The implication isn't merely that the command is questionable—but that God Himself may be withholding something good.Once Adam and Eve doubt God's goodness, disobedience follows naturally.That same pattern persists today. Many modern financial lies—whether cultural narratives or counterfeit verses—aren't blatant falsehoods. They're half-truths. They sound wise. They feel spiritual. And because they're close enough to the truth, they feel safe.Like a ship that veers off course by only one degree, the deviation seems harmless at first. But over time, it leads somewhere very different from what was intended.At the heart of every counterfeit is the same ancient question: Can God really be trusted?Counterfeit verses don't come with warning labels. They borrow biblical language, appeal to our emotions, and speak to real desires—hope, comfort, identity, and security.Sometimes they even quote Scripture, but rip it out of context.The danger isn't familiarity with Scripture—it's fragmented familiarity. When we know verses as slogans rather than as part of God's larger story, we become vulnerable to subtle distortions. The goal, however, isn't suspicion or cynicism. It's discernment—learning to recognize when a truth has been nudged just slightly off course.Studying the Real Thing: A Lesson from Counterfeit CurrencyTaylor uses a powerful illustration from the film Catch Me If You Can. Frank Abagnale Jr. succeeds as a forger not by inventing fake money from scratch, but by studying the real thing in obsessive detail—down to the ink, paper, and watermarks.Ironically, that expertise later makes him invaluable to the FBI.Banks don't train tellers by showing them every possible fake. They train them by handing them genuine currency until authenticity becomes instinctive.The same is true of Scripture. Discernment doesn't come from memorizing every error—it comes from knowing God's Word so deeply that when something sounds “almost right,” you can feel that it isn't.Common Counterfeit Verses That Shape Our View of Money“Money is the Root of All Evil”This misquote radically reshapes our theology of money. If money itself is evil, then wealth becomes suspicious, and stewardship feels compromising.But Scripture says something far more searching: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils” (1 Timothy 6:10).The issue isn't possession—it's devotion. Scripture doesn't demonize money; it disciples our hearts.“God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”This phrase flips the gospel upside down. It places self-sufficiency at the center and turns God into a backup plan.Biblically, grace always comes first. God meets us in our need, not our strength. Stewardship, then, isn't self-rescue—it's dependence. Jesus says it plainly: “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).“God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle”This saying sounds comforting, but it places the burden of endurance squarely on our shoulders.Paul tells a different story: “We were so utterly burdened beyond our strength… so that we would not rely on ourselves but on God” (2 Corinthians 1:8–9).God often allows what we cannot handle so that we learn to rely on Him.“Let Go and Let God”This phrase requires nuance. Scripture does call us to trust—but never to passive disengagement.Faith and obedience always move together. Noah builds. Abraham goes. Ruth works. Grace empowers action; it doesn't replace it. As J. I. Packer once said, the Christian motto isn't “Let go and let God,” but “Trust God and get going.”Growing in Discernment Without FearDiscernment begins with familiarity. Counterfeits thrive when Scripture is reduced to slogans. But when we immerse ourselves in the full story of God's Word, we learn to recognize the Shepherd's voice (John 10:4).Community matters too. God designed us to learn truth together—through teaching, correction, and shared wisdom.The goal isn't paranoia. It's confidence. We don't spend our lives studying counterfeits—we anchor ourselves in truth, trusting the Spirit of God to alert us when something isn't from Him.If we want to steward money wisely, we must first steward God's truth faithfully. Because when we know what God has truly said, we're finally free to live—and steward—with clarity, confidence, and trust.———————————————————————————————————————Taylor Standridge's article “Counterfeit Verses: How to Spot The Sayings That Aren't in the Bible” appears in the latest issue of Faithful Steward, our quarterly magazine for FaithFi Partners. To receive your copy and enjoy additional partner benefits, visit FaithFi.com/Partner.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm considering a reverse mortgage for retirement. My home is worth about $370,000, and I owe $104,000 at 3.5%. How do reverse mortgages work? Would this help me in retirement, and what kind of interest rate should I expect compared to my current loan?I've been offered an investment where $10,000 could return 250%. I know the person personally, and there's paperwork and an attorney involved, but how can I properly vet this to be sure it's legitimate—especially since it involves real estate?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Counterfeit Verses: How to Spot The Sayings That Aren't in the Bible (Article by Taylor Standridge in Issue 4 of Faithful Steward Magazine)Movement MortgageOur Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful StewardshipWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ex 30:11-31:18, Matt 26:47-68, Ps 32:1-11, Pr 8:27-32

Psalms 32:1-11

In this episode, the hosts engage with their community, discussing the upcoming 200th episode meetup and the vibrant Discord community. They share personal experiences from their delivery work, including challenges faced during inclement weather and the importance of safety. The conversation shifts to industry changes, including layoffs and the dynamics of union representation, reflecting on the impact of these changes on workers. The hosts emphasize the significance of community support and shared experiences in navigating the challenges of their profession. In this episode, the hosts discuss the launch of their new merch store, the benefits of their Patreon, and the realities of trucking life, including the often misleading nature of dispatch communications. They also share common grievances from PCMs and engage listeners with humorous 'would you rather' questions in their Doorstep Dilemmas segment. The episode wraps up with a call to action for community engagement and support. Support the Show Join the Discord Channel Takeaways Community engagement is vital for building connections. Personal experiences in delivery can be both humorous and challenging. Safety should always be a priority in delivery work. Industry changes can lead to uncertainty for workers. Union representation is crucial for worker rights. Weather conditions significantly impact delivery operations. Shared experiences among drivers foster a sense of camaraderie. Community support can make challenging days more manageable. Communication with fellow drivers can provide reassurance during tough times. The importance of adapting to changes in the industry. The hosts are launching a merch store with various products. Patreon subscribers receive exclusive content and voting power. Dispatch communications can often mislead drivers about quick stops. Common grievances at PCMs include unnecessary group discussions. Listeners enjoy engaging with 'would you rather' questions. Female drivers face unique challenges in a male-dominated industry. Community support is vital for the podcast's continuation. The hosts appreciate their Patreon subscribers and listeners. The importance of safety and proper footwear is emphasized. Listeners are encouraged to participate in Discord discussions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Community Engagement 03:13 Personal Experiences and Challenges in Delivery 05:58 Reflections on Safety and Decision Making 08:58 Industry Changes and Layoffs 11:59 Union Dynamics and Worker Rights 15:09 Impact of Weather on Delivery 17:57 Community Support and Shared Experiences 29:57 Merch Store Launch and Community Engagement 33:09 Patreon Benefits and Listener Interaction 34:05 Dispatch vs. Reality: The Truth Behind Quick Stops 35:58 Woes at PCMs: Common Grievances 39:08 Doorstep Dilemmas: Would You Rather Questions 51:58 Wrap-Up and Community Call to Action TOP RATE LEGENDS! Tony & Starla, thank you for the support! THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY    

Midlife doesn't send a save-the-date. It crashes in with hot flashes, career pivots, shifting relationships, and a strange sense that the roles you've played no longer fit. Award-winning strategist Angela Burk, author of The Real Girls Guide to Midlife,  joins us to tell the truth about that collision—funny, fierce, and refreshingly free of glitter. We talk about the silent years when perimenopause had no name, the rage and fatigue that felt like character flaws, and the moment she found a red folder of old notes and decided to write the book she needed two decades ago.We unpack the most persistent myths, including the idea that everything gets better 12 months after your last period. Angela shares why symptoms can come in waves, how to advocate for real care, and what happens when you stop apologizing for your needs. We dig into nourishment without the miracle-talk: three solid meals, protein to protect muscle, fiber for metabolic health, hydration that matters, and strength training that keeps bones, joints, and confidence strong. No quick fixes, no shame—just grown-woman maintenance you can actually sustain.The heart of this conversation is identity and grief. We name the quiet losses—kids leaving, parents aging, bodies changing—and move from guilt to permission. Angela offers simple scripts for boundaries that stick and a “midlife manifesto” exercise: write a personal contract naming one thing you're done carrying and one you're ready to reclaim. Community makes it easier, which is why her Substack has become a village where honest stories spark real change. If you're tired of playing small and ready to feel like the main character in your life again, this one's for you.If this resonated, follow and subscribe, share with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a quick review so more women can find our community.Where to Find Angela on Substack, click HEREAngelas book The Real Girls Guide to Midlife HEREJOIN THE WELL NOURISHED WOMAN COMMUNITY! Click HEREI would love to hear from you! What did you think of the episode? Share it with me :) Support the showLet's Be FriendsHang out with Heather on IG @greenpalettekitchen or on FB HERE.Let's Talk!Whether you are looking for 1-1 nutrition coaching or kitchen coaching let's have a chat. Click HERE to reach out to Heather.Did You Love This Episode? "I love Heather and the Real Food Stories Podcast!" If this is you, please do not hesitate to leave a five-star review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In Episode 58 of Alphas Make Sandwiches, Ashe in America, Abbey Blue Eyes, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada gather for a candid, free-flowing conversation centered on friendship, resilience, and choosing joy in the midst of cultural and personal pressure. The discussion moves between humor and sincerity as the hosts reflect on community connections, shared experiences, and the importance of showing up authentically — even when it's uncomfortable. Throughout the episode, the panel talks about navigating criticism, staying grounded in values, and leaning into laughter as a form of resistance. They touch on everyday life moments, audience interactions, and the strength that comes from women supporting one another without competition or pretense. The conversation emphasizes personal growth, self-acceptance, and maintaining perspective when the world feels heavy. Warm, unscripted, and affirming, this episode highlights the power of camaraderie, honesty, and choosing connection over cynicism — reminding listeners that joy itself can be an act of defiance.

Ex 29:1-30:10, Matt 26:14-46, Ps 31:19-24, Pr 8:14-26

Ex 29:1-30:10, Matt 26:14-46, Ps 31:19-24, Pr 8:14-26

Significant numbers of both chain and independent restaurant closures are happening around the country now, and with that - Clark has a dinner bell warning for you.  Also - As fierce winter storms ravage regions of the country with lengthy power outages,  new tech is ushering in the rise of affordable home battery backups.  Got Restaurant Gift Cards?: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Home Battery Backup Power: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Why You Need To Print Out Your Online Billing Statements 7 Things To Know Before You Use Zelle - Clark Howard What Can I Safely Use for Peer-to-Peer Payments? - Clark Howard WSJ: Why I'm Getting a Home Battery Backup Before the Next Outage How To Open a Roth IRA Travel Alert: Requirement for UK Travelers Scams and Your Small Business: A Guide for Business Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips - Clark Howard Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Nick Lamagna on this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, as he welcomes back David Pere, a Marine Corps veteran, real estate investor, entrepreneur, founder of From Military to Millionaire, for his third appearance. This episode dives deep into the raw realities of entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and personal transformation - from combat zones to cash flow, from divorce to discipline, and from building passive income to leading a nationwide mastermind for veterans. David shares how he scaled his business to millions in revenue, grew a thriving community of 700+ service members and vets, and continues to invest in real estate projects ranging from office spaces to a $14M assisted living development. Beyond business, he opens up about resilience, leadership, and reinventing life after the Marine Corps. Whether you're an entrepreneur, real estate investor or athlete, you'll find powerful lessons on mindset and growth. Expect stories of grit, authenticity, and the playbook for winning in wealth building.

On this episode of The Brain Candy Podcast, Sarah Rice and Susie Meister discuss the viral scientific study regarding LEGO digestion. We explore the pediatric research that determined exactly how long it takes for a swallowed LEGO brick to pass through the digestive system and the hilarious acronym scientists created for the process. The conversation then shifts to the rise and fall of 90s fitness icon Susan Powter. We discuss the documentary detailing how the Stop the Insanity spokesperson went from leading a multimillion-dollar wellness empire to working in the gig economy, and the complex legal battles that led to her decline.We also investigate the rare medical condition known as Foreign Accent Syndrome, where patients suddenly speak with an unlearned accent. Finally, we break down the conspiracy theory involving the San Francisco 49ers and their practice facility, examining the speculation that toxic field conditions are contributing to the NFL team's high injury rate. Plus, Sarah shares stories from her girls' weekend and Susie celebrates her new bowling ball ownership.Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code braincandyThis episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandyGet 15% off OneSkin with the code BRAINCANDY at https://www.oneskin.co/braincandy #oneskinpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pretty much every year I do a show like this where I go into 10-12 things I am going to try growing this year that I have never grown before.  Thing is after decades of doing that I really don’t have a list of that many this year, that I have never grown before anyway.  I do have a few I will share today. The big thing though is my core crops, at least many of them came from this annual exercise.  Examples include Ping Tung Eggplant, Tromboncino Squash, Snake Beans and Safflower all became standard crops by starting out … Continue reading →

The incredible Margaret Josephs of Real Housewives of New Jersey is with us today!! Margaret has always stood out as someone who was refreshingly authentic in the Bravo world, and a part of that is rooted in her lifelong alcohol-free lifestyle! Margaret's sobriety has never stood in the way of her love of being the life of the party. This self proclaimed ‘professional non-drinking party girl' is here today to share her truth that the party only gets better once alcohol is out of the picture. Today Margaret shares how her childhood experiences led her to an adulthood of sobriety, how her mental clarity has allowed her to feel confident in her true authentic self, her experiences in the Bravo world, the Bravo shows that she personally loves to watch and so much more. Margaret has an incredible line of mocktails - Soiree! Soiree features four layered intricate alcohol-free flavors. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you juggle multiple book projects, a university teaching role, Kickstarter campaigns, and rock albums—all without burning out? What does it take to build a writing career that spans decades, through industry upheavals and personal setbacks? Kevin J. Anderson shares hard-won lessons from his 40+ year career writing over 190 books. In the intro, Draft2Digital partners with Bookshop.org for ebooks; Spotify announces PageMatch and print partnership with Bookshop.org; Eleven Audiobooks; Indie author non-fiction books Kickstarter; Bones of the Deep – J.F. Penn This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life, which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast for interviews with successful indie authors. This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Kevin J. Anderson is the multi-award-winning and internationally bestselling author of over 190 books across different genres, with over 24 million copies in print across 34 languages. He's also the director of publishing at Western Colorado University, as well as a publisher at WordFire Press, an editor and rock album lyricist, and he's co-written Dune books and worked on the recent Dune movies and TV show. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights, and the full transcript is below. Show Notes Managing multiple projects at different stages to maximise productivity without burning out Building financial buffers and multiple income streams for a sustainable long-term career Adapting when life disrupts your creative process, from illness to injury Lessons learned from transitioning between traditional publishing, indie, and Kickstarter Why realistic expectations and continuously reinventing yourself are essential for longevity The hands-on publishing master's program at Western Colorado University You can find Kevin at WordFire.com and buy his books direct at WordFireShop.com. Transcript of Interview with Kevin J. Anderson Jo: Kevin J. Anderson is the multi award-winning and internationally bestselling author of over 190 books across different genres, with over 24 million copies in print across 34 languages. He's also the Director of Publishing at Western Colorado University, as well as a publisher at WordFire Press, an editor, a rock album lyricist, and he's co-written Dune books and worked on the recent Dune movies and TV show. Welcome back to the show, Kevin. Kevin: Well, thanks, Joanna. I always love being on the show. Jo: And we're probably on like 200 books and like 50 million copies in print. I mean, how hard is it to keep up with all that? Kevin: Well, it was one of those where we actually did have to do a list because my wife was like, we really should know the exact number. And I said, well, who can keep track because that one went out of print and that's an omnibus. So does it count as something else? Well, she counted them. But that was a while ago and I didn't keep track, so… Jo: Right. Kevin: I'm busy and I like to write. That's how I've had a long-term career. It's because I don't hate what I'm doing. I've got the best job in the world. I love it. Jo: So that is where I wanted to start. You've been on the show multiple times. People can go back and have a listen to some of the other things we've talked about. I did want to talk to you today about managing multiple priorities. You are a director of publishing at Western Colorado University. I am currently doing a full-time master's degree as well as writing a novel, doing this podcast, my Patreon, all the admin of running a business, and I feel like I'm busy. Then I look at what you do and I'm like, this is crazy. People listening are also busy. We're all busy, right. But I feel like it can't just be writing and one job—you do so much. So how do you manage your time, juggle priorities, your calendar, and all that? Kevin: I do it brilliantly. Is that the answer you want? I do it brilliantly. It is all different things. If I were just working on one project at a time, like, okay, I'm going to start a new novel today and I've got nothing else on my plate. Well, that would take me however long to do the research and the plot. I'm a full-on plotter outliner, so it would take me all the while to do—say it's a medieval fantasy set during the Crusades. Well, then I'd have to spend months reading about the Crusades and researching them and maybe doing some travel. Then get to the point where I know the characters enough that I can outline the book and then I start writing the book, and then I start editing the book, which is a part that I hate. I love doing the writing, I hate doing the editing. Then you edit a whole bunch. To me, there are parts of that that are like going to the dentist—I don't like it—and other parts of it are fun. So by having numerous different projects at different stages, all of which require different skill sets or different levels of intensity— I can be constantly switching from one thing to another and basically be working at a hundred percent capacity on everything all the time. And I love doing this. So I'll be maybe writing a presentation, which is what I was doing before we got on this call this morning, because I'm giving a new keynote presentation at Superstars, which is in a couple of weeks. That's another thing that was on our list—I helped run Superstars. I founded that 15 years ago and it's been going on. So I'll be giving that talk. Then we just started classes for my publishing grad students last week. So I'm running those classes, which meant I had to write all of the classes before they started, and I did that. I've got a Kickstarter that will launch in about a month. I'm getting the cover art for that new book and I've got to write up the Kickstarter campaign. And I have to write the book. I like to have the book at least drafted before I run a Kickstarter for it. So I'm working on that. A Kickstarter pre-launch page should be up a month before the Kickstarter launches, and the Kickstarter has to launch in early March, so that means early February I have to get the pre-launch page up. So there's all these dominoes. One thing has to go before the next thing can go. During the semester break between fall semester—we had about a month off—I had a book for Blackstone Publishing and Weird Tales Presents that I had to write, and I had plotted it and I thought if I don't get this written during the break, I'm going to get distracted and I won't finish it. So I just buckled down and I wrote the 80,000-word book during the month of break. This is like Little House on the Prairie with dinosaurs. It's an Amish community that wants to go to simpler times. So they go back to the Pleistocene era where they're setting up farms and the brontosaurus gets into the cornfield all the time. Jo: That sounds like a lot of fun. Kevin: That's fun. So with the grad students that I have every week, we do all kinds of lectures. Just to reassure people, I am not at all an academic. I could not stand my English classes where you had to write papers analysing this and that. My grad program is all hands-on, pragmatic. You actually learn how to be a publisher when you go through it. You learn how to design covers, you learn how to lay things out, you learn how to edit, you learn how to do fonts. One of the things that I do among the lectures every week or every other week, I just give them something that I call the real world updates. Like, okay, this is the stuff that I, Kevin, am working on in my real world career because the academic career isn't like the real world. So I just go listing about, oh, I designed these covers this week, and I wrote the draft of this dinosaur homestead book, and then I did two comic scripts, and then I had to edit two comic scripts. We just released my third rock album that's based on my fantasy trilogy. And I have to write a keynote speech for Superstars. And I was on Joanna Penn's podcast. And here's what I'm doing. Sometimes it's a little scary because I read it and I go, holy crap, I did a lot of stuff this week. Jo: So I manage everything on Google Calendar. Do you have systems for managing all this? Because you also have external publishers, you have actual dates when things actually have to happen. Do you manage that yourself or does Rebecca, your wife and business partner, do that? How do you manage your calendar? Kevin: Well, Rebecca does most of the business stuff, like right now we have to do a bunch of taxes stuff because it's the new year and things. She does that and I do the social interaction and the creating and the writing and stuff. My assistant Marie Whittaker, she's a big project management person and she's got all these apps on how to do project managing and all these sorts of things. She tried to teach me how to use these apps, but it takes so much time and organisation to fill the damn things out. So it's all in my head. I just sort of know what I have to do. I just put it together and work on it and just sort of know this thing happens next and this thing happens next. I guess one of the ways is when I was in college, I put myself through the university by being a waiter and a bartender. As a waiter and a bartender, you have to juggle a million different things at once. This guy wants a beer and that lady wants a martini, and that person needs to pay, and this person's dinner is up on the hot shelf so you've got to deliver it before it gets cold. It's like I learned how to do millions of things and keep them all organised, and that's the way it worked. And I've kept that as a skill all the way through and it has done me good, I think. Jo: I think that there is a difference between people's brains, right? So I'm pretty chaotic in terms of my creative process. I'm not a plotter like you. I'm pretty chaotic, basically. But I come across— Kevin: I've met you. Yes. Jo: I know. But I'm also extremely organised and I plan everything. That's part of, I think, being an introvert and part of dealing with the anxiety of the world is having a plan or a schedule. So I think the first thing to say to people listening is they don't have to be like you, and they don't have to be like me. It's kind of a personal thing. I guess one thing that goes beyond both of us is, earlier you said you basically work at a hundred percent capacity. So let's say there's somebody listening and they're like, well, I'm at a hundred percent capacity too, and it might be kids, it might be a day job, as well as writing and all that. And then something happens, right? You mentioned the real world. I seem to remember that you broke your leg or something. Kevin: Yes. Jo: And the world comes crashing down through all your plans, whether they're written or in your head. So how do you deal with a buffer of something happening, or you're sick, or Rebecca's sick, or the cat needs to go to the vet? Real life—how do you deal with that? Kevin: Well, that really does cause problems. We had, in fact, just recently—so I'm always working at, well, let's be realistic, like 95% of Kevin capacity. Well, my wife, who does some of the stuff here around the house and she does the business things, she just went through 15 days of the worst crippling migraine string that she's had in 30 years. So she was curled up in a foetal position on the bed for 15 days and she couldn't do any of her normal things. I mean, even unloading the dishwasher and stuff like that. So if I'm at 95% capacity and suddenly I have to pick up an extra 50%, that causes real problems. So I drink lots of coffee, and I get less sleep, and you try to bring in some help. I mean, we have Rebecca's assistant and the assistant has a 20-year-old daughter who came in to help us do some of the dishes and laundry and housework stuff. You mentioned before, it was a year ago. I always go out hiking and mountain climbing and that's where I write. I dictate. I have a digital recorder that I go off of, and that's how I'm so productive. I go out, I walk in the forest and I come home with 5,000 words done in a couple of hours, and I always do that. That's how I write. Well, I was out on a mountain and I fell off the mountain and I broke my ankle and had to limp a mile back to my car. So that sort of put a damper on me hiking. I had a book that I had to write and I couldn't go walking while I was dictating it. It has been a very long time since I had to sit at a keyboard and create chapters that way. Jo: Mm-hmm. Kevin: And my brain doesn't really work like that. It works in an audio—I speak this stuff instead. So I ended up training myself because I had a big boot on my foot. I would sit on the back porch and I would look out at the mountains here in Colorado and I would put my foot up on another chair and I'd sit in the lawn chair and I'd kind of close my eyes and I would dictate my chapters that way. It was not as effective, but it was plan B. So that's how I got it done. I did want to mention something. When I'm telling the students this every week—this is what I did and here's the million different things—one of the students just yesterday made a comment that she summarised what I'm doing and it kind of crystallised things for me. She said that to get so much done requires, and I'm quoting now, “a balance of planning, sprinting, and being flexible, while also making incremental forward progress to keep everything moving together.” So there's short-term projects like fires and emergencies that have to be done. You've got to keep moving forward on the novel, which is a long-term project, but that short story is due in a week. So I've got to spend some time doing that one. Like I said, this Kickstarter's coming up, so I have to put in the order for the cover art, because the cover art needs to be done so I can put it on the pre-launch page for the Kickstarter. It is a balance of the long-term projects and the short-term projects. And I'm a workaholic, I guess, and you are too. Jo: Yes. Kevin: You totally are. Yes. Jo: I get that you're a workaholic, but as you said before, you enjoy it too. So you enjoy doing all these things. It's just sometimes life just gets in the way, as you said. One of the other things that I think is interesting—so sometimes physical stuff gets in the way, but in your many decades now of the successful author business, there's also the business side. You've had massive success with some of your books, and I'm sure that some of them have just kind of shrivelled into nothing. There have been good years and bad years. So how do we, as people who want a long-term career, think about making sure we have a buffer in the business for bad years and then making the most of good years? Kevin: Well, that's one thing—to realise that if you're having a great year, you might not always have a great year. That's kind of like the rockstar mentality—I've got a big hit now, so I'm always going to have a big hit. So I buy mansions and jets, and then of course the next album flops. So when you do have a good year, you plan for the long term. You set money aside. You build up plan B and you do other things. I have long been a big advocate for making sure that you have multiple income streams. You don't just write romantic epic fantasies and that's all you do. That might be what makes your money now, but the reading taste could change next year. They might want something entirely different. So while one thing is really riding high, make sure that you're planting a bunch of other stuff, because that might be the thing that goes really, really well the next year. I made my big stuff back in the early nineties—that was when I started writing for Star Wars and X-Files, and that's when I had my New York Times bestselling run. I had 11 New York Times bestsellers in one year, and I was selling like millions of copies. Now, to be honest, when you have a Star Wars bestseller, George Lucas keeps almost all of that. You don't keep that much of it. But little bits add up when you're selling millions of copies. So it opened a lot of doors for me. So I kept writing my own books and I built up my own fans who liked the Star Wars books and they read some of my other things. If you were a bestselling trad author, you could keep writing the same kind of book and they would keep throwing big advances at you. It was great. And then that whole world changed and they stopped paying those big advances, and paperback, mass market paperback books just kind of went away. A lot of people probably remember that there was a time for almost every movie that came out, every big movie that came out, you could go into the store and buy a paperback book of it—whether it was an Avengers movie or a Star Trek movie or whatever, there was a paperback book. I did a bunch of those and that was really good work. They would pay me like $15,000 to take the script and turn it into a book, and it was done in three weeks. They don't do that anymore. I remember I was on a panel at some point, like, what would you tell your younger self? What advice would you give your younger self? I remember when I was in the nineties, I was turning down all kinds of stuff because I had too many book projects and I was never going to quit writing. I was a bestselling author, so I had it made. Well, never, ever assume you have it made because the world changes under you. They might not like what you're doing or publishing goes in a completely different direction. So I always try to keep my radar up and look at new things coming up. I still write some novels for trad publishers. This dinosaur homestead one is for Blackstone and Weird Tales. They're a trad publisher. I still publish all kinds of stuff as an indie for WordFire Press. I'm reissuing a bunch of my trad books that I got the rights back and now they're getting brand new life as I run Kickstarters. One of my favourite series is “Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I.” It's like the Addams Family meets The Naked Gun. It's very funny. It's a private detective who solves crimes with monsters and mummies and werewolves and things. I sold the first one to a trad publisher, and actually, they bought three. I said, okay, these are fast, they're fun, they're like 65,000 words. You laugh all the way through it, and you want the next one right away. So let's get these out like every six months, which is like lightning speed for trad publishing. They just didn't think that was a good idea. They brought them out a year and a half apart. It was impossible to build up momentum that way. They wanted to drop the series after the third book, and I just begged them—please give it one more chance. So they bought one more book for half as much money and they brought it out again a year and a half later. And also, it was a trad paperback at $15. And the ebook was—Joanna, can you guess what their ebook was priced at? Jo: $15. Kevin: $15. And they said, gee, your ebook sales are disappointing. I said, well, no, duh. I mean, I am jumping around—I'm going like, but you should have brought these out six months apart. You should have had the ebook, like the first one at $4. Jo: But you're still working with traditional publishers, Kevin? Kevin: I'm still working with them on some, and I'm a hybrid. There are some projects that I feel are better served as trad books, like the big Dune books and stuff. I want those all over the place and they can cash in on the movie momentum and stuff. But I got the rights back to the Dan Shamble stuff. The fans kept wanting me to do more, and so I published a couple of story collections and they did fine. But I was making way more money writing Dune books and things. Then they wanted a new novel. So I went, oh, okay. I did a new novel, which I just published at WordFire. But again, it did okay, but it wasn't great. I thought, well, I better just focus on writing these big ticket things. But I really liked writing Dan Shamble. Somebody suggested, well, if the fans want it so much, why don't you run a Kickstarter? I had never run a Kickstarter before, and I kind of had this wrong attitude. I thought Kickstarters were for, “I'm a starving author, please give me money.” And that's not it at all. It's like, hey, if you're a fan, why don't you join the VIP club and you get the books faster than anybody else? So I ran a Kickstarter for my first Dan Shamble book, and it made three times what the trad publisher was paying me. And I went, oh, I kind of like this model. So I have since done like four other Dan Shamble novels through Kickstarters, made way more money that way. And we just sold—we can't give any details yet—but we have just sold it. It will be a TV show. There's a European studio that is developing it as a TV show, and I'm writing the pilot and I will be the executive producer. Jo: Fantastic. Kevin: So I kept that zombie detective alive because I loved it so much. Jo: And it's going to be all over the place years later, I guess. Just in terms of—given I've been in this now, I guess 2008 really was when I got into indie—and over the time I've been doing this, I've seen people rise and then disappear. A lot of people have disappeared. There are reasons, burnout or maybe they were just done. Kevin: Yes. Jo: But in terms of the people that you've seen, the characteristics, I guess, of people who don't make it versus people who do make it for years. And we are not saying that everyone should be a writer for decades at all. Some people do just have maybe one or two books. What do you think are the characteristics of those people who do make it long-term? Kevin: Well, I think it's realistic expectations. Like, again, this was trad, but my first book I sold for $4,000, and I thought, well, that's just $4,000, but we're going to sell book club rights, and we're goingn to sell foreign rights, and it's going to be optioned for movies. And the $4,000 will be like, that's just the start. I was planning out all this extra money coming from it, and it didn't even earn its $4,000 advance back and nothing else happened with it. Well, it has since, because I've since reissued it myself, pushed it and I made more money that way. But it's a slow burn. You build your career. You start building your fan base and then your next one will sell maybe better than the first one did. Then you keep writing it, and then you make connections, and then you get more readers and you learn how to expand your stuff better. You've got to prepare for the long haul. I would suggest that if you publish your very first book on KU, don't quit your day job the next day. Not everybody can or should be a full-time writer. We here in America need to have something that pays our health insurance. That is one of the big reasons why I am running this graduate program at Western Colorado University—because as a university professor, I get wonderful healthcare. I'm teaching something that I love, and I'm frankly doing a very good job at it because our graduates—something like 60% of them are now working as writers or publishers or working in the publishing world. So that's another thing. I guess what I do when I'm working on it is I kind of always say yes to the stuff that's coming in. If an opportunity comes—hey, would you like a graphic novel on this?—and I go, yes, I'd love to do that. Could you write a short story for this anthology? Sure, I'd love to do that. I always say yes, and I get overloaded sometimes. But I learned my lesson. It was quite a few years ago where I was really busy. I had all kinds of book deadlines and I was turning down books that they were offering me. Again, this was trad—book contracts that had big advances on them. And anthology editors were asking me. I was really busy and everybody was nagging me—Kevin, you work too hard. And my wife Rebecca was saying, Kevin, you work too hard. So I thought, I had it made. I had all these bestsellers, everything was going on. So I thought, alright, I've got a lot of books under contract. I'll just take a sabbatical. I'll say no for a year. I'll just catch up. I'll finish all these things that I've got. I'll just take a breather and finish things. So for that year, anybody who asked me—hey, do you want to do this book project?—well, I'd love to, but I'm just saying no. And would you do this short story for an anthology? Well, I'd love to, but not right now. Thanks. And I just kind of put them off. So I had a year where I could catch up and catch my breath and finish the stuff. And after that, I went, okay, I am back in the game again. Let's start taking these book offers. And nothing. Just crickets. And I went, well, okay. Well, you were always asking before—where are all these book deals that you kept offering me? Oh, we gave them to somebody else. Jo: This is really difficult though, because on the one hand—well, first of all, it's difficult because I wanted to take a bit of a break. So I'm doing this full-time master's and you are also teaching people in a master's program, right. So I have had to say no to a lot of things in order to do this course. And I imagine the people on your course would have to do the same thing. There's a lot of rewards, but they're different rewards and it kind of represents almost a midlife pivot for many of us. So how do we balance that then—the stepping away with what might lead us into something new? I mean, obviously this is a big deal. I presume most of the people on your course, they're older like me. People have to give stuff up to do this kind of thing. So how do we manage saying yes and saying no? Kevin: Well, I hate to say this, but you just have to drink more coffee and work harder for that time. Yes, you can say no to some things. My thing was I kind of shut the door and I just said, I'm just going to take a break and I'm going to relax. I could have pushed my capacity and taken some things so that I wasn't completely off the game board. One of the things I talk about is to avoid burnout. If you want a long-term career, and if you're working at 120% of your capacity, then you're going to burn out. I actually want to mention something. Johnny B. Truant just has a new book out called The Artisan Author. I think you've had him on the show, have you? Jo: Yes, absolutely. Kevin: He says a whole bunch of the stuff in there that I've been saying for a long time. He's analysing these rapid release authors that are a book every three weeks. And they're writing every three weeks, every four weeks, and that's their business model. I'm just like, you can't do that for any length of time. I mean, I'm a prolific writer. I can't write that fast. That's a recipe for burnout, I think. I love everything that I'm doing, and even with this graduate program that I'm teaching, I love teaching it. I mean, I'm talking about subjects that I love, because I love publishing. I love writing. I love cover design. I love marketing. I love setting up your newsletters. I mean, this isn't like taking an engineering course for me. This is something that I really, really love doing. And quite honestly, it comes across with the students. They're all fired up too because they see how much I love doing it and they love doing it. One of the projects that they do—we get a grant from Draft2Digital every year for $5,000 so that we do an anthology, an original anthology that we pay professional rates for. So they put out their call for submissions. This year it was Into the Deep Dark Woods. And we commissioned a couple stories for it, but otherwise it was open to submissions. And because we're paying professional rates, they get a lot of submissions. I have 12 students in the program right now. They got 998 stories in that they had to read. Jo: Wow. Kevin: They were broken up into teams so they could go through it, but that's just overwhelming. They had to read, whatever that turns out to be, 50 stories a week that come in. Then they write the rejections, and then they argue over which ones they're going to accept, and then they send the contracts, and then they edit them. And they really love it. I guess that's the most important thing about a career—you've got to have an attitude that you love what you're doing. If you don't love this, please find a more stable career, because this is not something you would recommend for the faint of heart. Jo: Yes, indeed. I guess one of the other considerations, even if we love it, the industry can shift. Obviously you mentioned the nineties there—things were very different in the nineties in many, many ways. Especially, let's say, pre-internet times, and when trad pub was really the only way forward. But you mentioned the rapid release, the sort of book every month. Let's say we are now entering a time where AI is bringing positives and negatives in the same way that the internet brought positives and negatives. We're not going to talk about using it, but what is definitely happening is a change. Industry-wise—for example, people can do a book a day if they want to generate books. That is now possible. There are translations, you know. Our KDP dashboard in America, you have a button now to translate everything into Spanish if you want. You can do another button that makes it an audiobook. So we are definitely entering a time of challenge, but if you look back over your career, there have been many times of challenge. So is this time different? Or do you face the same challenges every time things shift? Kevin: It's always different. I've always had to take a breath and step back and then reinvent myself and come back as something else. One of the things with a long-term career is you can't have a long-term career being the hot new thing. You can start out that way—like, this is the brand new author and he gets a big boost as the best first novel or something like that—but that doesn't work for 20 years. I mean, you've got to do something else. If you're the sexy young actress, well, you don't have a 50-year career as the sexy young actress. One of the ones I'm loving right now is Linda Hamilton, who was the sexy young actress in Terminator, and then a little more mature in the TV show Beauty and the Beast, where she was this huge star. Then she's just come back now. I think she's in her mid-fifties. She's in Stranger Things and she was in Resident Alien and she's now this tough military lady who's getting parts all over the place. She's reinvented herself. So I like to say that for my career, I've crashed and burned and resurrected myself. You might as well call me the Doctor because I've just come back in so many different ways. You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but— If you want to stay around, no matter how old of a dog you are, you've got to learn new tricks. And you've got to keep learning, and you've got to keep trying new things. I started doing indie publishing probably around the time you did—2009, something like that. I was in one of these great positions where I was a trad author and I had a dozen books that I wrote that were all out of print. I got the rights back to them because back then they let books go out of print and they gave the rights back without a fight. So I suddenly found myself with like 12 titles that I could just put up. I went, oh, okay, let's try this. I was kind of blown away that that first novel that they paid me $4,000 for that never even earned it back—well, I just put it up on Kindle and within one year I made more than $4,000. I went, I like this, I've got to figure this out. That's how I launched WordFire Press. Then I learned how to do everything. I mean, back in those days, you could do a pretty clunky job and people would still buy it. Then I learned how to do it better. Jo: That time is gone. Kevin: Yes. I learned how to do it better, and then I learned how to market it. Then I learned how to do print on demand books. Then I learned how to do box sets and different kinds of marketing. I dove headfirst into my newsletter to build my fan base because I had all the Star Wars stuff and X-Files stuff and later it was the Dune stuff. I had this huge fan base, but I wanted that fan base to read the Kevin Anderson books, the Dan Shamble books and everything. The only way to get that is if you give them a personal touch to say, hey buddy, if you liked that one, try this one. And the way to do that is you have to have access to them. So I started doing social media stuff before most people were doing social media stuff. I killed it on MySpace. I can tell you that. I had a newsletter that we literally printed on paper and we stuck mailing labels on. It went out to 1,200 people that we put in the mailbox. Jo: Now you're doing that again with Kickstarter, I guess. But I guess for people listening, what are you learning now? How are you reinventing yourself now in this new phase we are entering? Kevin: Well, I guess the new thing that I'm doing now is expanding my Kickstarters into more. So last year, the biggest Kickstarter that I've ever had, I ran last year. It was this epic fantasy trilogy that I had trad published and I got the rights back. They had only published it in trade paperback. So, yes, I reissued the books in nice new hardcovers, but I also upped the game to do these fancy bespoke editions with leather embossed covers and end papers and tipped in ribbons and slip cases and all kinds of stuff and building that. I did three rock albums as companions to it, and just building that kind of fan base that will support that. Then I started a Patreon last year, which isn't as big as yours. I wish my Patreon would get bigger, but I'm pushing it and I'm still working on that. So it's trying new things. Because if I had really devoted myself and continued to keep my MySpace page up to date, I would be wasting my time. You have to figure out new things. Part of me is disappointed because I really liked in the nineties where they just kept throwing book contracts at me with big advances. And I wrote the book and sent it in and they did all the work. But that went away and I didn't want to go away. So I had to learn how to do it different. After a good extended career, one of the things you do is you pay it forward. I mentor a lot of writers and that evolved into me creating this master's program in publishing. I can gush about it because to my knowledge, it is the only master's degree that really focuses on indie publishing and new model publishing instead of just teaching you how to get a job as an assistant editor in Manhattan for one of the Big Five publishers. Jo: It's certainly a lot more practical than my master's in death. Kevin: Well, that's an acquired taste, I think. When they hired me to do this—and as I said earlier, I'm not an academic—and I said if I'm going to teach this, it's a one year program. They get done with it in one year. It's all online except for one week in person in the summer. They're going to learn how to do things. They're not going to get esoteric, analysing this poem for something. When they graduate from this program, they walk out with this anthology that they edited, that their name is on. The other project that they do is they reissue a really fancy, fine edition of some classic work, whether it's H.G. Wells or Jules Verne or something. They choose a book that they want to bring back and they do it all from start to finish. They come out of it—rather than just theoretical learning—they know how to do things. Surprise, I've been around in the business a long time, so I know everybody who works in the business. So the heads of publishing houses and the head of Draft2Digital or Audible—and we've got Blackstone Audio coming on in a couple weeks. We've got the head of Kickstarter coming on as guest speakers. I have all kinds of guest speakers. Joanna, I think you're coming on— Jo: I'm coming on as well, I think. Kevin: You're coming on as a guest speaker. It's just like they really get plugged in. I'm in my seventh cohort now and I just love doing it. The students love it and we've got a pretty high success rate. So there's your plug. We are open for applications now. It starts in July. And my own website is WordFire.com, and there's a section on there on the graduate program if anybody wants to take a look at it. Again, not everybody needs to have a master's degree to be an indie publisher, but there is something to be said for having all of this stuff put into an organised fashion so that you learn how to do all the things. It also gives you a resource and a support system so that they come out of it knowing a whole lot of people. Jo: Brilliant. Well, thanks so much for your time, Kevin. That was great. Kevin: Thanks. It's a great show. The post Managing Multiple Projects And The Art of the Long-Term Author Career with Kevin J. Anderson first appeared on The Creative Penn.

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In XYBM 150, we sit down with Governor Wes Moore, the 63rd Governor of Maryland and the state's first Black governor. Moore discusses a range of topics from his commitment to building stronger communities and reducing violent crime, to the vital need for supportive policies for Black men and boys. The conversation also delves into the importance of mental health, inherited trauma, and the misunderstood necessity of focusing on men's well-being. Moore reflects on how Maryland's initiatives are setting national benchmarks and highlights the importance of coalition-building and community involvement.    Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!  BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsHOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ————————————We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapistAll webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don't miss out. Slots are limited. SAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @GovWesMoore (https://www.instagram.com/govwesmoore)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Have you ever felt stuck like you're doing “all the right things” but getting nowhere? In this soul-level solo episode, George breaks down why effort isn't enough… unless it's intentional, consistent, and rooted in who you want to become.This is one of those quick-hit replays worth revisiting anytime you lose momentum or start feeling behind.This re-run episode is a reminder that life responds to effort, but only the right kind. George shares hard-earned insights about behavior, identity, and how small consistent choices lead to exponential growth.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why effort alone doesn't guarantee resultsHow to align your daily actions with long-term visionThe power of keeping promises to yourselfThe true role of community in personal successKey Takeaways:✔️Effort must be intentional and aligned with your future self to yield true results.✔️Your daily behaviors shape your identity, so honor your promises, even when they're small.✔️Success isn't about complexity; it's about consistency over intensity.✔️Surround yourself with others chasing their dreams, momentum is contagious.✔️Don't confuse reaction with action. Real progress comes from proactive alignment. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Chocolate chip pancakes, reel inspiration & the heart of the message[01:42] – Why awareness is the actual finish line[02:45] – The “seed before you weed” model for planting effort[04:20] – Step 1: Intentional planning & vivid vision work[06:50] – Step 2: Keeping promises to yourself (Wedge of Expectations model)[09:10] – Step 3: Community and accountability over isolation[11:30] – How the Alliance supports intentional action and identity shifts[13:00] – Closing: Love, pancakes, and choosing the inputs that move you forwardYour Challenge This Week:What seed are YOU planting today? DM George or tag him with your “Effort Shift” moment. Let's elevate together. → Follow @itsgeorgebryant or join the conversation using #TheMindOfGeorgeShowThe Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply nowLive Retreats – Get in the room where transformation happens. Find upcoming events: mindofgeorge.com/retreat 

Matt 26:14-46

Matt 26:14-46

Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast?Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Ryan's solo podcast, Commander ad Populum:https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populumInterested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com.Now, Hit our Theme Song!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodca

Larry Hagner is the voice behind The Dad Edge, a top-ranked podcast transforming the lives of millions of men into better husbands, fathers, and leaders. A man on a mission to create legendary legacies, Larry fearlessly turns vulnerability into strength, redefining what it means to lead at home and beyond with unwavering purpose and relentless empowerment.Takeaways:The "Because" - Your True North: Larry emphasizes that while "why" focuses on immediate motives, understanding your "but why" (your "because") reveals the deeper purpose driving your actions, like avoiding the "drift" or fulfilling a life of intentional impact.Intentional Living Through the Brave Man Code: To escape feeling overwhelmed, Larry champions living by the Brave Man Code (Bond, Raise, Amplify, Vitality, Enjoy), setting three SMART goals in each category weekly to ensure deliberate progress and a balanced, joyful life.The Power of Community and Shared Vulnerability: Building a community like The Dad Edge Alliance allows men to overcome the isolating tendency to "white-knuckle" life's challenges, fostering an environment where shared experiences, mutual support, and vulnerability lead to profound personal and familial growth.Sound Bytes:"The definition of hell is meeting the man that you could have been when you're laying on your deathbed.""This will never happen when I have kids. I'm going to be a good dad.""I truly believe we get one shot at this life, like just one. And why not make it amazing?"Connect & Discover Larry:Website: thedadedge.comWebsite: goodmenproject.comInstagram: @thedadedgeFacebook: @larry.hagner.3YouTube: @TheDadEdgeBook: The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood: Break Old Patterns and Create an Epic Legacy as a Father and Husband

Exodus 30-32

Exodus 30-32

Fresh off his Album of the Year Grammy win, Bad Bunny took the most popular stage as this year's Super Bowl halftime show performer. NPR Alt.Latino co-host Anamaria Sayre reviews the performance, and listeners share their favorite parts of Bad Bunny's halftime show.

Does your family ever feel overwhelmed by busyness? Whether you're shuttling kids to activities, managing household chaos, or just trying to get dinner on the table, it's easy to wonder if something's wrong when life feels so full. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow share how busyness can be a blessing—and how families can thrive in the middle of the madness. Instead of telling you to slow down or feel guilty, Rob and Amy offer biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for finding joy, purpose, and spiritual connection in the midst of real-life schedules and obligations. Drawing from Proverbs 14, the fourth commandment, and their own busy household, they help you reset expectations and prioritize what matters most—without trying to imitate someone else's "ideal" family life. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why busyness isn't always a sign of imbalance How to maintain spiritual connection even when your calendar is full What Scripture says about work, rest, and the rhythms of family life Why you should not compare your family's pace with others Simple steps for keeping God at the center—even when dinner's on the run Special Opportunity: Provide Clean Water in the Philippines Join us in supporting our Visionary Family mission team heading to the Philippines! They'll be installing Filters of Hope in homes and sharing the Gospel. Each filter costs $40 and provides a family with long-term access to clean water. You can donate directly at https:visionaryfam.com/hope and type the word filters in the comment box. 100% of your donation goes to the mission. Join the Visionary Family Community Families around the world are joining us to follow Jesus and help future generations do the same. Join our growing community at https:visionaryfam.com by clicking Join the Community. Welcome to our newest members—Malene from Florida and Sarah from Casablanca, Morocco! Upcoming Events: D6 Northwest Conference – March 6–7, Lissy Bailey (Rob and Amy's daughter) speaking Visionary Family Conference – Wichita, KS – March 13–15 D6 Southeast Conference – Nashville, TN – April 23–25, Amy & Lissy speaking Family Camp – Cedar Bay, MI – July 18–24 (near Mackinac Island!) Visit https://visionaryfam.com/events for full details and registration. We'd Love to Hear From You: Send your prayer requests, feedback, or questions to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team is ready to support you—including phone prayer if desired. Thank you for making time for this episode—and may your family find joy and strength in Christ, even in the busyness of life.

There is a reason God wants his church to exist within community. But more and more, it seems many don't feel the need to belong to a community of faith. So this week, Charles Tapp explains it's a real crisis facing the church today, and how our relationship with each other is critical to our spiritual development. As he shares his message "A Community In Crisis."

"Most of the time when left alone, birth works." This is the phrase you'll hear me see almost on every episode. This starts with the belief that "birth is simple."  But what happens if pregnancy and birth become complicated? What if difficult things come up? Are you surrounded by people who will help you and support you, or shut you down and silence you? In this episode you'll find helpful reminders on how to build community that actually shows up when you need them to!   Support the Show & Connect with Aly   Get your FREE download of Finding Joy in Pregnancy and Birth E-book when you sign up to be a monthly supporter of the podcast- https://peacefulhomebirth.thrivecart.com/phsupport/    All Peaceful Homebirth Supporter Options- peacefulhomebirth.com    Leave a comment on LB1234 to support Freestanding Birth Centers in NE! Whether you're in NE or another state please comment on why you support a woman's right to choose where and with whom she births- https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63777&docnum=LB1234&leg=109   IG- @peacefulhomebirth   Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3VuQe4wb/     Other ways to support the ministry of Peaceful Homebirth:   Araza- Get 15% off paleo certified beauty that heals with code PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH- https://arazabeauty.com/PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH Fullscript- Highest Quality Supplements at a discount. Create your profile here and get 10% off - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/amcclain1689257819 Yoto: https://refer.yotoplay.com/u7l7c!1b70359b00!a?locale=en Temp drop- 5% off https://tempdrop.refr.cc/default/u/aly001?s=sp&t=cp      

Dating In Community by Ebenezer Endiryas

Most STR hosts misunderstand influencer marketing — and it's costing them bookings.In this episode, Madison Rifkin breaks down what actually works when partnering with content creators, why follower count is a useless metric, and how STR operators should think about social media as a long-term control channel — not a quick ROI play.We also go deeper into founder identity, building brands that can be sold, and the mistakes operators make when they tie everything to themselves.If you want more direct bookings, stronger brand trust, and a business that isn't dependent on Airbnb alone, this episode is required listening.Inside the episode: • Why follower count doesn't matter anymore• How to vet influencers the right way• The real way to think about ROI from content creators• Why social media is your only true control channel• Content ideas that work even without a “viral” property• Founder identity mistakes that kill exits• How to build a brand that survives without youTimestamps:00:00 – Why Influencer Marketing Is Broken for Most STR Hosts03:20 – Madison's Journey Building Mount and Entering STRs06:40 – Why Follower Count Is a Terrible Metric10:10 – How to Vet Influencers Based on Brand Alignment13:30 – The Truth About ROI in Influencer Marketing17:10 – Why Social Media Is a Control Channel, Not an Ad20:00 – Content That Works Without a “Viral” Property23:10 – Founder Identity and Why It Hurts Exits26:30 – Building a Brand That Isn't Tied to You30:45 – Lessons From Selling a Company and Starting the Next ChapterGuest Bio:Madison Rifkin is the Founder and CEO of Mount where she finds the world's best hidden gems. She connects STR hosts and local businesses to local influencers and travel content creators so travelers can discover these hidden gems. She's rooted in the Short Term Rental Industry where she's won the Rising Star Award in 2022 and 2023.Guest links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-rifkin-23037712a/Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

Ex 29:1-30:10, Matt 26:14-46, Ps 31:19-24, Pr 8:14-26

Reach out to Tad Hopp Sober Coach Podcaster and YouTubeCreator Person in Long Recovery:https://www.instagram.com/magicaltadrigal/What That Drink Cost Me:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-that-drink-cost-me/id1829187266Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation:Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget by Sara Hepola- https://a.co/d/01aMU1qE Best piece of Recovery Advice: Don't quit until the miraclehappens! Song that symbolizes Recovery to Tadd: Fight Song by Rachel Platten - https://youtu.be/xo1VInw-SKc?si=48NquIBaU6mEeQsz TakeawaysTad Hopp has over eight years of sobriety.He serves the recovery community as a sober coach and podcaster.His podcast, 'What That Drink Cost Me,' discusses the impact of alcohol.Community and connection are vital for recovery.Tad's Thanksgiving incident was a turning point in his sobriety journey.He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in recovery.Tad found running as a healthy outlet in sobriety.He met his husband through a sober softball league.Forgiveness of past actions is a work in progress for Tad.Tad's story highlights the transformative power of recovery. SummaryIn this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Tad Hopp shares hisjourney of recovery from alcohol addiction, highlighting the importance ofcommunity, vulnerability, and personal growth. With over eight years ofsobriety, Tad discusses the pivotal moments that led him to seek help,including a Thanksgiving incident that served as a wake-up call. He emphasizesthe role of connection in recovery, the challenges he faced, and the successeshe has achieved, including finding love and launching a recovery podcast. Tad'sstory is a testament to the transformative power of sobriety and the importanceof sharing one's journey to inspire others.Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available onlyon Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast! https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA (c) 2015 - 2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved. ThemeMusic: “all clear” (⁠⁠⁠https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa (https://ketsa.uk⁠⁠⁠)licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

Episode Summary:In this episode of Explaining History, Nick continues his exploration of Eric Hobsbawm's seminal work, The Age of Extremes.We focus on the first part of Hobsbawm's "historical triptych"—the Age of Catastrophe (1914–1945). Nick argues that this period was essentially a European Civil War, where the violent techniques of imperialism—gas, machine guns, and racial extermination—boomeranged back onto the continent itself.From the collapse of the liberal order in 1914 to the rise of totalitarian regimes in the 1930s, we examine how the certainties of the 19th century were shattered. We also critique Hobsbawm's Eurocentric view, asking: Was the post-war "Golden Age" truly golden for the colonized peoples of Vietnam, Kenya, or Algeria? Or was the Second World War merely the moment when the violence of empire finally came home?Plus: A final call for history students! Our Russian Revolution Masterclass is on Sunday, January 25th. Book your spot now for a deep dive into essay technique and historical argument.Key Topics:The European Civil War: Viewing 1914-1945 as a single, devastating conflict.The Imperial Boomerang: How colonial violence returned to Europe.The Collapse of Liberalism: Why democracy nearly vanished from the map between the wars.Hobsbawm's Blind Spot: Critiquing the Eurocentric view of the "Golden Age."Books Mentioned:The Age of Extremes by Eric HobsbawmBlood and Ruins by Richard OveryThe Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt (referenced via the "boomerang" thesis)Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode contains candid discussion of grief, loss, widowhood, and emotional overwhelm. Please listen in a way that feels supportive to you, and pause or skip if needed.In today's episode, Adrienne shares the quiet parts of her grief no one prepares you for. She reflects on losing her husband, her sense of identity, and the invisible losses that come with being "down a man".She speaks honestly about how grief shows up in the body and taking small steps back into familiar spaces now as a widow.  There is also gratitude here - not the kind that fixes anything, but the kind that holds - for the notes, messages and gestures that have mattered more than people realize. No answers. Just where she is today.Support the Smith FamilySeveral people have asked how to support our family during this time. For those who wish, a link is included below. Please know there is no expectation — your care and presence already mean so much.https://givesendgo.com/SmithfamilysatxSend a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

* Trigger warning - Prenancy after loss and motherhood discussed during this episode*In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex, Laura, Anastasia Shubareva-Epshtein , and Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) sit down for an honest, no-filter conversation about pregnancy, motherhood, and the parts we're so often expected to carry quietly - miscarriage, grief, and life after loss.Anastasia shares how her own journey through IVF and loss led to the creation of Carea, an app designed to support women through pregnancy in a way that reflects real life, not just milestones and happy endings. She talks about how many pregnancy apps fail women the moment things don't go to plan, leaving them feeling unseen and alone at a time when support matters most.Together, they explore the pressures placed on mothers to “bounce back”, the way postpartum struggles are minimised, and why silence around miscarriage causes so much harm. The conversation centres on the power of community - of being believed, understood, and supported without having to explain yourself.This episode is a reminder that motherhood isn't one-size-fits-all, grief doesn't follow a timeline, and healing starts when we're allowed to tell the truth.

Samora Pinderhughes is a singer, songwriter, and multimedia artist. His music exists at the intersection of jazz, hip hop, and community activism, and often deals with issues like racism, the prison system, and music as a place for healing - like The Healing Project(Opens in a new window). Samora's current project is a residency at the Museum of Modern Art that includes his film Real Talk and a series of live performances. The overall exhibition is called Samora Pinderhughes: Call And Response, and it brings Samora back to our studio and our piano. Set list: 1. Hold That Weight 2. For those lost, for those taken 3. Grief

Psalms 31:19-24

Psalms 31:19-24

Microsoft MVP Harm Veenstra, creator of PowerShellIsFun.com, joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about productivity, consistency, and why PowerShell really is fun. Harm shares how blogging regularly helped accelerate his learning, improve his workflow, and deepen his connection to the community. He also discusses his recent transition to macOS, how he uses PowerShell across Mac, Linux, and Windows, and why modern PowerShell is far more cross-platform than many people realize. The conversation dives into VS Code extensions, GitHub Codespaces, WSL, Nerdfonts, and practical terminal setups, along with honest thoughts on AI-generated scripts, learning the hard way, and why asking questions publicly is one of the fastest paths to growth. Key Takeaways: Consistency beats perfection – Having a repeatable workflow for writing, scripting, or learning makes long-term progress almost automatic. PowerShell is truly cross-platform – Running PowerShell on macOS, Linux, WSL, and containers unlocks powerful workflows beyond Windows-only thinking. Community accelerates everything – Asking questions, sharing small discoveries, and contributing publicly leads to faster learning, confidence, and career growth. Guest Bio: Harm Veenstra is a Microsoft MVP, consultant, blogger, and community contributor best known for PowerShellIsFun.com, where he publishes frequent, practical PowerShell content. He is an active participant in the PowerShell community and a regular conference attendee and speaker. Resource Links: PowerShell Is Fun – https://powershellisfun.com Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links Install Nerdfonts with PowerShell – https://powershellisfun.com/2026/01/30/install-nerdfonts-using-powershell/ GitHub Codespaces – https://github.com/features/codespaces PowerShell Conference Europe – https://psconf.eu PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ Fred's Module Building PS Wednesday – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAjtbZktL8w The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V6kWnmrHOms

Sometimes we shrink to what God is doing to our small area, but God has a far greater task for us that includes all people groups in the world.

Stacey Ryan of School of Rock joins Alan and Steve to unpack a new social-impact study showing how ensemble music-making boosts students' happiness, confidence, and teamwork over time. They discuss data on mental health and motivation, strategies for building belonging in K–12 music programs, the All Stars touring model, and why partnerships between school music programs and School of Rock can be mutually beneficial. Stacey also shares lightning-round favorites from Boston restaurants to Paul McCartney memories and a powerful book recommendation.

Awards, nominations, accolades, keep your business visible.In this solo episode of Community, Kristina is shifting the way you think about self-promotion.So many entrepreneurs struggle with the embarrassment or the fear to self promote but ‘closed mouths don't get fed' and Kristina is breaking down not just if you should self promote but why you should, and how it can transform your business.Tune in to hear:How modesty culture is holding you back from the visibility you deserve.Why women especially feel resistance to self-nomination for awards, PR opportunities, and stages.Why embarrassment is the cost of entry in entrepreneurship.How self-nomination is actually a strategy, not a brag.How to align award opportunities with your values and audience.The secret to writing strong applications (hint: keep a brag folder!).Why YOU might be the one who inspires others by going first.Marketing isn't just about Social Media content, it's also about putting yourself out there to be seen and heard, even when it feels awkward.This episode is about empowering you to take that step.DM Kristina on Instagram and tell her what you're finally going to nominate yourself for, we'd love to celebrate with you!Mentioned in Episode:LinkedIn Starter PackWork with The Social Snippet!Join The High Vibe Women Online CommunityVictoria Mae Photography - Book a brand session for a free HVW ticket!Small Business School with Staci MillardTop tips for getting speaking gigs!Give The Social Snippet A Google Review!Send me a text!Support the showFor Your Information: • Host your podcast on Buzzsprout! •Join The High Vibe Women Online Community! • Join our favourite scheduling platform Later • FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year! Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

Send us a textI sit down with owner Dave Heller to explore how a minor league team can put community first, build smarter partnerships, and use brand identity to invite more people into the ballpark. Kelly Robinson then drops a rapid tour of Quad Cities sports history from early leagues to Modern Woodmen Park.• why the team serves the community, not the other way around• free flu shots, NICU funding, Camp Hope, and Family Connects support• Bandit Scholars program as the largest scholarship effort in MiLB• daily fan engagement and greeting every guest at the stairs• deep partnership with the Kansas City Royals and upgraded facilities• Copa identities and the success of Mr. Celery and Señor Apio• rebrand lessons from Modesto: listening sessions and local designers• the rise of multiple identities to reach new fan segments• vision to build a ballpark from scratch with new ideas• rapid-fire favorites: walk-offs, fireworks, and a candy-drop helicopter• Kelly's history segment: Tri-Cities teams, NBA and NFL roots, and Babe Ruth at Browning FieldIf you are loving the show guys make sure that you hit the subscribe button leave us a quick review and follow along for more behind the scenes content. Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

Ex 28:1-43, Matt 25:31-26:13, Ps 31:9-18, Pr 8:12-13

Ex 28:1-43, Matt 25:31-26:13, Ps 31:9-18, Pr 8:12-13

Matt 25:31-26:13

Matt 25:31-26:13