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In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Ali Pourshahid, Chief Engineering Officer at Solace, to explore how he's woven AI into his daily routines as a technology executive. Ali shares real demos of how he uses Solace's Agent Mesh and other AI tools to:Generate security-focused slide decks from Confluence in minutesSchedule a 12-person leadership offsite without lifting a fingerTransform messy Word reports into polished heat maps for government updatesAutomate customer support workflows across Jira, CRM, and internal systemsAli also breaks down how Solace is productizing their internal AI system, why agent-to-agent communication (A2A) is critical, and how to build a culture of experimentation with “AI champions” inside your company.This is a masterclass in how executives can stop just “keeping up” with AI—and instead lead the charge.Timestamps0:58 – What is Solace and Ali's role as Head of Engineering2:09 – Ali's daily “AI deep hour” and why he treats it like a workout3:19 – Prepping for a customer security call with AI + Confluence5:14 – Auto-generated sequence diagrams and value slides in minutes9:48 – Using Microsoft Copilot to instantly format professional slides13:35 – AI as an executive assistant: scheduling a 12-person workshop17:01 – Turning unstructured Word reports into project heat maps20:07 – Building an AI champions group and lightning talks at Solace25:05 – Solace Agent Mesh: event-driven architecture for agents29:01 – Live demo: Automating Jira support tickets with agent workflows33:33 – Scaling digital employees with orchestrator agents37:08 – Why evals are critical for testing and deploying AI agents39:05 – Ali's habit: always ask “How can I do this better with AI?”40:08 – What excites Ali most about AI in the next yearTools & Technologies Mentioned:Solace Agent Mesh – Multi-agent orchestration platform built by SolaceConfluence – Wiki where AI pulls technical details for slide prepClaude & ChatGPT – LLMs used for connecting to internal toolsMCP (Model Context Protocol) – Framework for securely connecting AI to enterprise dataMicrosoft Copilot – AI inside PowerPoint, Excel, and other Office toolsMermaid – Visualization tool for generating diagrams and heat mapsA2A Protocol (Agent-to-Agent) – Open standard for agent communication donated by GoogleSubscribe at⁠ thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.

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Virgo Season part 1: Virgo Season begins with a dynamic New Moon (on August 22nd) which forms a square to rebellious Uranus. The transits have us tumbling into eclipse season, accessing the Virgo-Pisces polarity highlighting acts of service, perfectionism, and collective care. There's so much to unpack this Virgo season. With Virgo's analytic super powers we're invited to restructure our mundane lives to more clearly express and embody our values. Virgo season is bookended by New Moons, offering a special window for refining our spells and intentions, and practicing better energetic awareness of our capacity. Enjoy the back-to-school vibes when you can, witches! 

In our August Mailbag, Bill O'Grady, Advisory Director – Market Strategy, and Mark Keller, CEO/CIO, examine the recent underperformance of small caps and emphasize the importance of focusing on quality companies. They review shifts in Confluence's asset allocation models amid abrupt policy changes and share key lessons learned. Bill and Mark also consider the outlook for stablecoins, the decline in publicly traded companies, and offer a quick insight on tariffs. Finally, they respond to an intriguing question on mine production and opportunities in hard assets. To submit a question for a future episode, email mailbag@confluenceim.com

Dive deep into a mega-magmatic mineral system — the Bushveld Complex with host Maxwell Porter. Max is joined by Professor Wolfgang Maier and Dr. Erin Thompson who share their insights on the geological setting, economic significance, and evolving scientific understanding of this world-class mineral province.Wolfgang Maier discusses the Bushveld Complex's geological framework, its importance in today's resource landscape, and the controversies surrounding models for its genesis — and how these models have shifted over time. Wolfgang Maier completed his PhD on the Bushveld at Rhodes University, South Africa in 1992. He taught igneous petrology and economic geology at the Universities of Port Elizabeth, Pretoria (South Africa), Chicoutimi (Canada), UWA (Perth, Australia) and Oulu (Finland). He is now Professor for Ore Geology at Cardiff University, UK. Wolf's research deals with petrological and geochemical processes in mafic-ultramafic igneous systems that contribute to our understanding of continental magmatism, mantle evolution, plate tectonics and the formation of magmatic ore deposits including PGE, Ni-Cu, Cr, and V-Ti-Fe deposits. Erin Thompson shares what drew her to study the northern limb, why it holds both geological and economic importance, and how magmatic architecture and mineralisation controls shape exploration strategies. She explains the once-overlooked yet powerful tool of Niggli numbers, and how geochemistry and isotope studies inform exploration and the future of the Northern Limb. Dr Erin Thompson has recently completed her PhD at the University of Leicester, which focused on constraining the magmatic controls on Ni-Cu-PGE mineralisation in the world-class Platreef deposit, northern limb of the Bushveld Complex. Her research was funded by Anglo American as part of the Northern Limb in 4D (NL4D) research consortium, which included researchers from across the UK at the University of Leicester, Cardiff University and Camborne School of Mines. She is now applying her background in magmatic processes and geochemistry in her new role as an exploration geologist.Theme music is Confluence by Eastwindseastwindsmusic.com 

Welcome to Cloud and Clear, the SADA podcast that brings you exclusive insights and customer success stories from the cloud! In this episode, your host, Veronica Raulin, is joined by Austin Leone, SADA's Senior Manager of Organizational Change Management, to discuss Agentspace. Agentspace is Google's powerful new platform that acts like a 'do-engine,' connecting all of an organization's data from sources like SharePoint, Confluence, and ServiceNow, and allowing people to interact with it conversationally. But what does a successful deployment look like? Austin explains how SADA's robust change management methodologies go beyond standard training to ensure true user adoption. You'll learn about: The SADA Approach: How SADA is guiding customers through Agentspace implementations, from proof of value to large-scale deployments, by using custom, department-specific sessions and hands-on engagement. The Importance of a Partner: Austin highlights how SADA's experience with 18 successful Agentspace projects has led to the creation of a "prompt library" and custom training methodologies that fit specific organizational needs. Driving Adoption: Discover how SADA uses gamification, like hackathon-style events, to build excitement and generate a library of use cases specific to an organization's workflows. Security and Best Practices: Austin reassures listeners that Agentspace is built within an organization's secure Google Cloud environment, respecting existing permissions and access controls. Looking Forward: A look into the future of Agentspace, where more complex actions and workflows will automate tasks and boost efficiency. This episode offers valuable, practical advice for anyone—from executives to tech professionals—looking for inspiration on how to implement and adopt new technology in their organization successfully. Subscribe to Cloud and Clear:

Hear how PagerDuty and Zoom built successful AI products using Amazon Q-Index to solve real customer problems like incident response and meeting intelligence, while sharing practical lessons from their early adoption journey.Topics Include:David Gordon introduces AWS Q-Business partnerships with PagerDuty and ZoomMeet Everaldo Aguiar: PagerDuty's Applied AI leader with academia and enterprise backgroundPaul Magnaghi from Zoom brings AI platform scaling experience from SeattleQ-Business launched over a year ago as managed generative AI servicePlatform enables agentic experiences: content discovery, analysis, and process automationBuilt on AWS Bedrock with enterprise guardrails and data source integrationPartners wanted backend capabilities but preferred their own UI and modelsQ-Index provides vector database functionality for ISV partner integrationsEveraldo explains PagerDuty's evolution from traditional ML to generative AI solutionsHistorical challenges: alert fatigue, noise reduction using machine learning approachesNew gen AI opportunities: incident context, relevant data surfacing, automated postmortemsEngineering teams faced learning curve with agents and high-latency user experiencesPaul discusses Zoom's existing AI: virtual backgrounds and voice isolation technologyAI Companion strategy focused on simplicity during complex generative AI adoptionProblem identified: valuable meeting conversations disappear after Zoom calls endCustomer feedback revealed need for enterprise data integration beyond basic summariesGoal: combine unstructured conversations with structured enterprise data seamlesslyPagerDuty Advanced provides agentic AI for on-call engineers during incidentsQ-Index integration accesses internal documentation: Confluence pages, runbooks, proceduresDemo shows Slack integration pulling relevant incident response documentation automaticallyAccess control lists ensure users see only data they're authorized to accessZoom's AI companion panel enables real-time meeting questions and summariesExample use cases: decision tracking, incident analysis, action item identificationAdvice for starting: standardize practices and create internal development templatesSingle data access point reduces legal and security evaluation overheadCenter of excellence approach helps teams move quickly across product divisionsCut through generative AI buzzwords to focus on real user valueFederated AWS Bedrock architecture provides model choice and flexibility meeting customersCustomer trust alignment between Zoom conversations and AWS data handlingGetting started: PagerDuty Advance available now, Zoom AI free with paid add-onsParticipants:Everaldo Aguiar – Senior Engineering Manager, Applied AI, PagerDutyPaul Magnaghi – Head of AI & ISV Go To Market, ZoomDavid Gordon - Global Business Development, Amazon Q for Business. Amazon Web ServicesFurther Links:PagerDuty Website, LinkedIn & AWS MarketplaceZoom Website, LinkedIn & AWS MarketplaceSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/

Regeneration is a topic that divides people despite having good intentions at its core. But conservative regenerative farmer Mollie Engelhart does not rally on just one side of the aisle – she openly challenges dominant narratives and asks the difficult questions. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to look back on how she let go of her vegan diet to become an advocate for soil health, land stewardship, and political transformation. Delving into her personal experiences as a vegan restaurateur-turned-owner of the Sovereignty Ranch, Mollie emphasizes why saving the environment requires a strong coalition of left and right wings, stressing why such an issue must never be politicized. She also shares insights about what it takes to address the border issue, the challenges faced by undocumented communities, and how the regenerative movement must rethink how regulations are implemented.About Guest:Mollie Engelhart is the executive chef and founder of Sage Regenerative Kitchen in Los Angeles alongside her husband Elias as well as a leader in the Regenerative Agriculture movement with 200 acres at Sovereignty Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Her mission is to produce healthy food from healthy soil for her communities. Mollie is the mother of five, a film producer, poet, and thought leader examining the connections of humanity, family, soil, food, and culture, constantly questioning “Where do we go from here?” She is passionate about health freedom, natural birth, breastfeeding, regenerative agriculture, community, and humanity's place in partnership with nature and God. As a self-proclaimed lifelong liberal, Mollie became confronted with the bureaucracy that destroyed her once thriving restaurants in Los Angeles during the pandemic. Mollie came to the conclusion that the democratic party did not center around family, God or freedom and now sees herself as a “radical centrist”. Since her revelations, Mollie has done many speaking events, giving testimony to how she became pro-life, the challenges of doing business in California, regenerative agriculture and the connection between soil and health. She regularly gets standing ovations and brings people to tears with her inspiring conversations. Mollie has been featured on podcasts, news outlets, public speaking engagements and more including; Texas State University, Epoch Times, Turning Point USA, Fox News, Bon Appetit, ABC News, NPR, Luke Storey, Max Lavine, Confluence and the Exit & Build Summit.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-engelhart-497385366/Guest Website: https://www.sovereigntyranch.com/Guest Social: https://www.youtube.com/@chefmolliehttps://www.instagram.com/talktomollie/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/mollie.engelhartShow Notes: Raw video00:02:51 - From Leftist Vegan Chef To Conservative Regenerative Farmer00:12:25 - Balancing Personal Evolution And Public Scrutiny00:20:46 - Forming A Coalition From Both Sides00:29:23 - Why We Should Rethink Our Regulations00:33:27 - Addressing Chemical Pollution As Soon As Possible00:41:32 - Solving Issues On Border Security And Immigration00:56:02 - Not Shying Away From Difficult Conversations01:04:44 - Future Plans For The Sovereignty Ranch01:09:47 - Why We Are Meant To Eat Of Healthy Soil01:15:35 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing WordsJOIN OUR CIRCLE. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE:

It is not manifestly obvious that universities should be where most scholarly research is performed. One could imagine systems that separated out the tasks of "teaching students" and "generating new knowledge." But it turns out that combining them yields spectacular synergies, both from letting students experience cutting-edge research and from keeping researchers inspired by interacting with bright young minds. Today we talk to Elizabeth Mynatt, Dean of Computer Science at Northeastern, both about her own research in "human-centered computing," and about the bigger-picture issues of why basic research is important, and why universities are such good places to do it.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/08/11/324-elizabeth-mynatt-on-universities-and-the-importance-of-basic-research/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Elizabeth Mynatt received a Ph.D. in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is currently Dean of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University. She is a senior investigator with Emory's Cognitive Empowerment Program and co-PI for the NSF AI-CARING Institute. She is a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She was lead author on the National Academies report, "Information Technology Innovation: Resurgence, Confluence, and Continuing Impact."Web pageGoogle Scholar publicationsWikipediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to ground back into herbal wisdom. Enjoy this important conversation with Angela Merritt, author of Womb Witch: Herbal Magick for Reproductive Health. We discuss the importance of having an intuitive connection with our bodies, and the earth, as well as working holistically with our healing. Learn more about how to reclaim agency over your reproductive health, and the herbal practices that can support us during these troubling times. Angelica Merritt is an earth steward and author interested in awakening the wild within by exploring the human experience through the esoteric lens in her writing, workshops, and client work. Her book Womb Witch: Herbal Magick for Reproductive Health was published in March '25 with Microcosm Publishing.Follow Angelica on Substack: https://angelicamerritt.substack.com/Womb Herbs free webinar with advaya: https://advaya.life/webinars/the-womb-and-herbsShop Womb Witch: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/59229?srsltid=AfmBOooL51NBFoTWUg63wKfkzHdHpYZGR295RDCjIgWYfV1PW1XS-Ump✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~Sign up for our Newsletter for lunar downloads and community updates: https://modernwitches.myflodesk.com/luna ~ Order the book A Confluence of Witches: an invitation to explore the authentic intersections of magic, spirituality, personal development, and social justice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://modernwitches.org/anthology✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join Mike Cardamone, Mark Gober, Danielle Hamilton, and Alec Zeck come together for a post-Confluence roundtable to unpack what wasn't said on stage. They explore how mindset, environment, and emotional health shape our well-being—touching on food sensitivities, sleep, indigenous wisdom, and the impact of public health policies. This open conversation invites listeners to reflect on integration, resilience, and conscious living. For more details, links, timestamps and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/content/ The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— RMDY Collective: Dedicated to making homeopathy accessible with high-quality remedies and hands-on training. Discover how this holistic approach supports natural healing and empowers you to take charge of your wellness.  Enroll in RMDY Academy at https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa Explore more at RMDY Collective at https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa ————————— Paleovalley: 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Get 15% off your order at paleovalley.com/thewayforward ————————— LOTUSWEI: Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the bioenergetic imprint of the plant's life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on an energetic level to shift your state of mind and enhance well-being. Used consistently, flower essences support personal growth, balance emotions, and help you tap into your full potential—especially in times of stress and fatigue. Get 10% off with code ALEC10 at LOTUSWEI.com. The Way Forward members receive 20% off their first order and 10% off ongoing savings on every order/subscription after that—email hello@thewayfwrd.com to claim your discount.

The beginning of August is punctuated with high-intensity astrology that is sure to send shockwaves through our collective and individual systems. Mars is a key player, making a combative opposition to Saturn right before the Aquarius Full Moon on August 9th. We might let out a sigh of relief when Mercury stations direct on August 11th, but there will be plenty to integrate during the Mercury shadow period. These times are intensely political, witches. We aren't shying away from bringing the mundane astrology to the forefront of this episode. With such egregious atrocities being perpetuated by authoritarian forces, we must continue to speak up and speak out. It's important to stay grounded, stay awake, and stay in your power this Leo season!✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨☎️~Sign up for our Newsletter for lunar downloads and community updates: https://modernwitches.myflodesk.com/luna 

Come explore geoscience innovation and collaboration in Australia with host Anne Thompson. We talk to researchers at three universities and one geologic survey - who are also all involved in the Society of Economic Geologists 2025 Conference in Brisbane, Queensland.Joins us to learn more about advancing science and discovery in Australia!SEG 2025Rick Valenta, chair of SEG 2025 provides a broad view of the work of the SMI (Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland) and how his role there as Director has influenced the conference.  What makes minerals mineable includes all the other aspects that sometimes are neglected, including the impact of geoscience on society, and on individual communities. A recent highlight in Australia is the final release of the Queensland Deposit Atlas, a vast and comprehensive public data set.  The Atlas was commissioned and funded by the Queensland Geologic Survey and completed by SMI.  Vladimir Lisitsin provides an overview of the data and the many and varied mineral deposits found in Queensland. To get a flavour of what might be in the technical program I chatted with two keynote speakers.  Angela Escolme, CODES, University of Tasmania provided insights into her work with a large collaborative project aimed at understanding the overprinted, transition zones in porphyry systems.  Lastly, David Giles, University of South Australia delved into how a structural geologist got to be involved in creating the innovative coiled tubing drill rig and what it really means to be truly collaborative.  Theme music is  Confluence by Eastwindseastwindsmusic.com SEG 2025 is in Brisbane, Australia, September 26-29th.  This will be a dynamic conference with cutting edge science, new discoveries, technology and more.  Opportunities for networking and learning include several workshops and field trips before and after the event, relaxed social events and of course the conference itself.  See you there! 

In this episode, Confluence reviews the Asset Allocation rebalance for the third quarter of 2025, featuring a brief economic analysis and insights on asset class and security selection for the firm's Asset Allocation portfolios. Joining the podcast to recap the rationale for this quarter's changes is Kaisa Stucke, analyst and chair of the Asset Allocation Committee's quarterly investment meetings.

This week on The Jira Life, we're joined by Rina Nir — CEO of RadBee, Atlassian expert, and specialist in helping life sciences teams streamline their SDLC while staying compliant.We'll dive into how regulated industries like medical devices and biotech are using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, and Marketplace apps) to build better, safer products — without getting buried in validation and documentation chaos.If you work in a regulated industry, are navigating software compliance, or are curious about how AI fits into this equation — you won't want to miss this conversation.What Rina is currently up to:- Signup for SDLC Summer Series:https://lnkd.in/e_HZDCiM- Snapshots Landingpage:https://lnkd.in/eb_TdYJt- Marketplace listing:https://lnkd.in/ee_BmxiFThank you to Revyz for backing us up and making The Jira Life possible. https://www.revyz.io/The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://lnkd.in/g5834KixOr Follow us on LinkedIn!https://lnkd.in/epszdbRjBecome a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://lnkd.in/gzDWDAzNHosts:- Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortizhttps://lnkd.in/eP2TQHcEhttps://lnkd.in/ewxmQs2s- Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissenhttps://lnkd.in/exhJAMVmhttps://thejiraguy.com- Sarah Wrighthttps://lnkd.in/ejT5ZAFR Producer:- "King Bob" Robert Wenhttps://lnkd.in/eDEJxdt6Executive Producer: - Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codeshttps://lnkd.in/eZp7w7ieOutro: Fractal - Atriumhttps://lnkd.in/eMpcN8rf

Welcome to Episode 39 of the Talent Intelligence Collective podcast! Alan Walker, Alison Ettridge, and Toby Culshaw are joined by Kumar Vaibhav, a seasoned TI professional who has built and led talent intelligence functions at Amazon, Walmart, Philips, and now Atlassian, bringing over 11 years of experience in transforming raw data into strategic workforce insights.The episode begins with exciting news as Toby announces Lightcast's acquisition of Rhetoric, bringing 800 million profiles and 280 million company records to expand their people and company data capabilities. This strategic move represents a significant shift from aggregated TI data to actionable intelligence, bridging the gap between macro workforce planning and micro-level talent acquisition needs.Drawing from his recent experience at RecFest, Toby explores how talent intelligence has become so embedded across HR functions that it no longer needs its own dedicated stage—TI is now the underlying foundation for everything from employer branding to skills intelligence. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of AI implementation in recruiting, revealing that while efficiency gains are evident, true systematic automation remains limited.Kumar shares his remarkable journey from founding a dramatics club at university to becoming a TI leader across some of the world's largest technology companies. His insights into building stakeholder rapport are particularly compelling—from his first project at Philips where he successfully convinced leadership to change their APAC headquarters location, to developing innovative approaches like using Power BI to analyse borough-level talent distribution in New York during the post-COVID workplace transformation.The discussion delves into Kumar's unique perspective on building world-class TI functions from scratch, emphasising three critical elements: aligning with business strategy, demonstrating operational ROI alongside strategic value, and building credibility through transparency and stakeholder trust. His examples span from competitive intelligence in finance sourcing to innovative location strategies that consider both external market data and internal talent mobility patterns.Kumar offers fascinating insights into the growing prominence of TI teams in India, explaining how the evolution from cost arbitrage to genuine skills development has created a thriving ecosystem of talent intelligence professionals. His candid revelations about working with Toby—including the memorable moment when Toby questioned whether TI truly adds value—provide both humour and profound insights into the self-reflection required in this evolving field.The episode concludes with Kumar's excitement about joining Atlassian, where he's leveraging Confluence to build dynamic project repositories that double as internal databases, potentially revolutionising how TI knowledge is captured and accessed through AI-powered systems.Until next time, stay curious, stay brilliant, and most importantly, stay intelligent!As ever - big thanks to our sponsors: ⁠⁠https://lightcast.io⁠⁠

One of the ways we fight for joy is by sharing our stories of what God has done for us. Listen to an array of testimonies from the recent Confluence regional conference as well as the New Day youth conference.

In this Mid-Year 2025 report subtitled "Searching for the Endgames," Confluence analysts join Phil Adler to take a fresh look at key geopolitical trends and identify potential opportunities for investors.

The planetary dramas are not letting up this Leo Season, as we collectively navigating through immense uncertainty. Mercury retrograde (July 17 - August 11), a Plutonic New Moon (July 24), and the saga of Saturn Neptune are the main transits of this episode. Expect major collective shifts, and more opportunity to transform as the Summer simmers to a close. Let Leo's creativity and confidence be a guide to us all. Astrological transits for July 22nd through August 1st are discussed in this episode, with magical advice for weathering the astral energies.  Listen to this episode of the Modern Witches ✨ Podcast for a Leo season reality check. Support @modernwitchesconfluence and enjoy exclusive podcast mini shows, and more by signing up to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/modernwitches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Leo season continues with our next podcast episode and transits from August 1st through August 21st. Subscribe for more magical reports from between the worlds.   ✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨

A strong project kickoff strategy can make or break your software project. In this episode of Building Better Developers with AI, Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche revisit and expand upon their earlier episode, Mastering the Project Kickoff – Setting the Stage for Success. This time, they use AI not to redefine strategy, but to reflect on what worked, what's changed, and what new insights can improve how teams approach kickoffs today. The result is a deeper, more refined look at launching software projects with intention and clarity—before writing a single line of code. Why Your Project Kickoff Strategy Still Matters “Two weeks in, and no one agrees on the goal.” It's a story most developers know too well. The reason? A weak or nonexistent project kickoff strategy. Rob and Michael break down how early misalignment on goals, responsibilities, or MVPs can derail projects quickly. To avoid this, teams need a consistent, structured approach that starts before the first line of code is written. How AI Improves Your Project Kickoff Strategy AI can't replace a good team conversation, but it can support a better project kickoff strategy by helping structure discussions, define deliverables, and highlight gaps in planning. Some examples AI tools can generate: Stakeholder role outlines Risk assessment prompts Project objective statements Kickoff meeting checklists With good prompting, AI becomes a partner in better planning. Core Elements of a Strong Project Kickoff Strategy A repeatable project kickoff strategy should include the following: 1. Purpose and Objectives What are we building, and why? Define the business problem and expected outcome clearly. 2. Team Roles and Ownership List all stakeholders, assign responsibilities, and clarify decision-makers. Misunderstood roles create avoidable blockers. 3. Process and Delivery Plan Establish your delivery method (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and how progress will be tracked, tested, and shared. 4. MVP and Scope Control Rob and Michael emphasize: everything must map to the MVP. If it doesn't, reconsider the feature. 5. Documentation and Visibility Centralize everything. Use Notion, Confluence, or shared drives, and record meetings for searchability and auditability. Warning Signs of a Poor Kickoff Strategy Michael and Rob call out red flags that reveal when your project kickoff strategy is weak or broken: No written MVP or goals Absent stakeholders during planning Overlapping roles with unclear boundaries “We'll figure it out later” mindset No documentation or decision logs Ignoring these signs leads to confusion, rework, and a breakdown in team trust. Anchor Your Kickoff Strategy with an MVP “If your feature doesn't pass a test, it's not part of your MVP.” Michael shares a practical tip: create user stories first, then turn them into pass/fail tests. This ensures that your project kickoff strategy stays laser-focused on outcomes—not distractions like UI polish or edge-case bells and whistles. Challenge: Audit Your Project Kickoff Strategy Before your next launch, hold a quick strategy review. Ask: Do we have a clearly defined MVP? Are team roles written and confirmed? Are meeting notes and decisions documented? Does every feature connect to project goals? If not, revise your strategy now—before you waste time. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Working The Project – Consulting Success CYA Documentation: Getting Started With Consulting Winning Your First Project: A Developer's Guide to Starting Your Side Hustle A Project Management and Pricing Guide for Success Building Better Developers With AI Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content

In this month's episode, Bill O'Grady, Advisory Director – Market Strategy, and Mark Keller, CEO/CIO, share their market outlooks and what they view as the biggest threat to the markets over the next three years. They also address whether shifting government policies influence Confluence's investment process, what tariffs mean for Wall Street, the economic impact of birth rates and immigration, and the future of Fed independence.

#264 Async Work | In this episode, Dave is joined by Ashley Faus, Director of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian, and Dr. Molly Sands, Head of the Teamwork Lab at Atlassian. Ashley brings deep experience in cross-functional B2B marketing leadership, while Molly leads a team of behavioral scientists designing better ways for teams to collaborate. Together, they unpack how Atlassian has rethought marketing org structure, internal comms, and meetings to drive higher output with fewer syncs.Dave, Ashley, and Molly cover:The framework Atlassian uses to reduce meetings and communicate asynchronously (including how to structure updates that actually get read)How to balance transparency with clarity and avoid information overload across Slack, Loom, and ConfluenceTactical ways to structure team rituals, recurring meetings, and brainstorms to focus on output, not performative busyworkYou'll walk away knowing how to run a leaner, more effective marketing team (without drowning in Slack and Zoom).Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro (03:34) - – Why marketers showed up live: too many meetings, too little output (06:34) - – Meet the guests: Ashley Faus and Dr. Molly Sands from Atlassian (09:04) - – What “Team Anywhere” means at Atlassian (11:04) - – The difference between information sharing and real connection (13:34) - – Why marketing updates often fall flat internally (15:34) - – How to communicate clearly inside the org (and get your message read) (19:04) - – Structuring updates: topic, who it's for, action, context (22:04) - – When you need a meeting vs. when async works better (26:04) - – “Sparring” meetings: real-time collaboration between equals (28:34) - – What actually builds team connection (hint: not team happy hours) (32:50) - – Async tools Atlassian uses across marketing (35:20) - – Getting quiet team members to contribute in meetings (37:50) - – How Atlassian runs recurring team rituals without wasting time (41:50) - – Cross-functional alignment: structure, scorecards, and shared goals (44:50) - – Best practices for async tools like Loom and Confluence (47:50) - – Do brainstorming meetings even work? Here's when they do. (50:50) - – What to share with non-marketers (and what to skip) (53:50) - – Why creating focus is the most underrated leadership skill (55:50) - – Final takeaways from Ashley and Molly Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***Today's episode is brought to you by Zuddl.We're halfway through 2025, and one thing's clear: events continue to be one of the highest performing marketing channels. Niche meetups, conferences, curated dinners, networking - you name it. Everyone's leaning in.Events are a core part of our playbook this year at Exit Five. So far, we've hosted two virtual sessions each month, one large virtual event, one in-person meetup, and we're deep in the weeds planning our Drive conference coming back to Vermont this September.Zuddl helps us run a smarter event strategy - from driving registrations, managing invites, automating comms, reminders, analytics, tracking. Their Salesforce integration also makes it simple to report on pipeline and revenue from events without pulling in ops.On top of that, the differentiator with Zuddl is how their team is insanely good at supporting us. They always go above and beyond for us - and that's how we've been able to keep the momentum going with 12+ events already this year, with plenty more to come.If events are part of your marketing strategy, you need to look at Zuddl to see how companies like Zillow, CrowdStrike, and Iterable are using the top event platform for Business events in 2025. Head over to zuddl.com/exitfive to learn more. 

Join us for an insightful conversation with Robert (Rob) Hean — a creator, Atlassian expert, and passionate advocate for growth in the ecosystem. In this episode, we dive into: Rob's journey creating content in the Atlassian ecosystem  How to balance a full-time job, life, and building a personal brand  Behind-the-scenes insights from TEAM '25 — Atlassian's flagship event  The evolving landscape of Atlassian training and certifications  Tips for new creators and power users in Jira, Confluence, and beyondIf you're using Jira, Confluence, Trello, or any Atlassian tools — or if you're building your presence as a creator or admin in the space — this episode is packed with value. Whether you're an Atlassian admin, power user, or just Atlassian-curious, Rob's story will inspire you to scale your voice and impact.Thank you to Revyz for backing us up and making The Jira Life possible. https://www.revyz.io/The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn!https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/joinHosts:- Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials- Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer:- "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/Executive Producer: - Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codeshttps://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatOutro: Fractal - Atriumhttps://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct

Can prayer be a tool for deep healing and sacred connection?Join us in conversation with Heidi Smith, psychosomatic therapist, herbalist, and author of The Bloom Book and The Uncommon Book of Prayer, as we explore the healing power of prayer as a somatic, spiritual, and ancestral practice.Heidi shares how her work with survivors of complex trauma has evolved to include ritual, flower essences, and the wisdom of the body, and how prayer can be a sacred container for transformation. Together, we discuss the beauty of slow healing, the role of nature in trauma repair, and why reclaiming prayer can feel both radical and deeply personal.✨ Whether you're curious about trauma-informed ritual, or looking to reconnect to your spiritual guides, this episode offers gentle insight and embodied magic.KNOW MORE ABOUT HEIDI AND HER WORK:

  Confluencing of Allies! Full Moon – Reverence for Life magnetized into incarnational actuality: Caroline welcomes Jesse Wolf Hardin founder of “Good Medicine Confluence” Aug. 17-20th Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, and long time ally and presenter at conference Seán Pádraig O'Donoghue….. “Your Storied Mission…” Healing and beautifying our lives and our world in these harrowing times might seem like a fairytale, but it's a tale we can embrace, embody, and help right now to make come true… by adding to your knowledge, learning crucial skills, creating alliances with kindred healers, and living out your most beloved wishes and dreams. Designed to aid you in this quest, is the 17th Annual Good Medicine Confluence –– your opportunity to explore new approaches as well as ancient traditions, to dance to tribal beats, network with newfound friends, and deepen your personal connection to the healing herbs, the teacher mushrooms, and inspirited nature herself.” https://www.goodmedicineconfluence.com     *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?* · www.CoyoteNetworkNews.com · The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon The post The Visionary Activist Show – Good Medicine Confluence appeared first on KPFA.

This week, we dive into the emotional depth and inner strength of Cancer Season's second act, spotlighting the Full Moon in Capricorn—a lunation that calls us to balance tenderness with resilience. We explore how this moon asks us to show up for ourselves and others with grounded intention, especially in times of uncertainty. With Uranus now in Gemini, the winds are shifting fast, sparking intellectual breakthroughs, restlessness, and unexpected conversations. This episode unpacks how the Uranus-in-Gemini era may challenge our nervous systems while urging us to stay adaptable, curious, and connected.Listen to this episode of the Modern Witches ✨ Podcast for more insights into how to weather the astral energies. Support @modernwitchesconfluence and enjoy exclusive podcast mini shows, and more by signing up to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/modernwitches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨

To watch Veda Austin's presentation from Confluence 2025, become a platinum member of https://www.TheWayFwrd.com. Platinum members also get access to live community calls, podcast guest Q&As, as well as our new platform helping you find like-hearted community near you. Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Veda Austin returns for a deeply moving conversation about the intelligence of water and its role in memory, healing, and consciousness. She and Alec explore the idea of water as a living language—one that reflects intention, emotion, and even spirit. From Samuel Morse's connection to raindrops to the discovery of hydroglyphs, this episode opens a portal to a deeper understanding of who we are and the world we live in. For more details, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/ep-176-thought-light-the-liquid-language-of-god-with-veda-austin/ Resources and Links Veda's Website - https://www.vedaaustin.com   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— RMDY Collective: Dedicated to making homeopathy accessible with high-quality remedies and hands-on training. Discover how this holistic approach supports natural healing and empowers you to take charge of your wellness.  Enroll in RMDY Academy at https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa Explore more at RMDY Collective at https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa ————————— RA Optics: Block harmful blue light during the day and at night, optimize your biology with RA Optics. Their lenses are developed with leading experts, using advanced light-filtering technology, and their handcrafted frames offer both quality and style. Check out raoptics.com/twf10 and get 10% off your order. ————————— LOTUSWEI: Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the bioenergetic imprint of the plant's life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on an energetic level to shift your state of mind and enhance well-being. Used consistently, flower essences support personal growth, balance emotions, and help you tap into your full potential—especially in times of stress and fatigue. Get 10% off with code ALEC10 at LOTUSWEI.com. The Way Forward members receive 20% off ongoing savings—email hello@thewayfwrd.com to claim your discount.  

On Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman talks with NASCAR stars Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson about racing at Worldwide Technology Raceway and the importance of the Enjoy Illinois 300. Keselowski reflects on his first race at the track in 2004 and last year's near win, while Larson applauds the passion of Midwest fans and the track's growing momentum. Chris Blair, Executive VP of WWTR, highlights the excitement of the NASCAR playoff race, the energy of street races like the Grant Park 165, and the upcoming Confluence Music Festival featuring 30 acts across five stages combining racing, music, food, and community.

Join us for a conversation with author and new media artist Scott Snibbe. Snibbe will introduce us to the history of his pioneering use of new technology and his exploration of traditional art forms. His artwork has been featured in leading institutions, from MoMA, SFMOMA, and The Whitney Museum of American Art to London's Institute of Contemporary Art, Tokyo's Intercommunications Center, and beyond. Snibbe has collaborated with renowned artists and creators throughout his career, including multiplatinum recording artist Björk on the groundbreaking “app album” Biophilia, filmmaker James Cameron, musician Beck, and composer Philip Glass. He is the author of How to Train A Happy Mind, featuring a forward written by the Dalai Lama. In his latest work, Snibbe draws from centuries-old Tibetan thangka painting techniques he studied in Nepal, which inspired him to explore the intersections of digital media and ancient craftsmanship. At the confluence of technology, traditional painting, and interactive design, Snibbe creates participatory experiences that push the boundaries of contemporary art and invite audiences to engage with it in new and unexpected ways. A Technology & Society Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. OrganizerGerald Anthony Harris  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Alec returns for a powerful solo episode exploring the illusion of authority, the manipulation of mass consciousness, and the deeper truth of who we are. He shares reflections from the Confluence gathering, including breakthroughs in blindfolded vision, and emphasizes the urgent need for embodied community, coherence, and real-world action. This is both a wake-up call and a roadmap for building the new paradigm—from inner sovereignty to collective resilience. For more details, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/ep-175-we-are-the-way-forward-solocast-with-alec-zeck/ Resources and Links The Way Forward Platform  https://thewayfwrd.com Luminous Kids Blindfold Vision Training –  https://dredithubuntu.mykajabi.com/blindfold-vision-training Veda Austin Episode  https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/the-waters-of-life-with-veda-austin Eileen McKusick Episodes  https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/ep-5-the-human-biofield-with-eileen-mckusick  https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/tuning-the-zodiac-balancing-through-sound-with-eileen-mckusick Derrick Broze Episode  https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/dont-vote-so-whats-your-solution-featuring-derrick-broze   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— Medicamentum Authentica: Boost energy, mental clarity, and vitality with Authentica Shilajit™, a mineral-rich supplement trusted for holistic wellness. It supports stamina, focus, hormonal balance, and detoxification while promoting long-term health. Get 10% off with code WAYFORWARD at medauthentica.com/wayforward  

Show #2442 Show Notes: ‘Tenuous’: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/Tenuous 1 Corinthians 15:19 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%2015%3A19&version=KJV Tohu and Bohu: https://www.google.com/search?q=tohu+and+bohu&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1145US1145 Matthew 23: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2023&version=KJV Acts 1:8 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%201%3A8&version=KJV Matthew 10:22 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2010%3A22&version=KJV Matthew 5: http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%205&version=KJV Craig Links: ‘Confluence’: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confluence BRICS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRICS Trump’s Tariff: https://www.procapitas.com/news/politics/trumps-july-9-tariff-deadline-what-it-means-for-prices-trade-inflation Lady Gaga: https://youtu.be/8fkxo5NLNzI?si=zd__0F-QZEhWJu0u Dave Daubenmire, a […]

To watch Dr Edith Ubuntu Chan's presentation from Confluence 2025, become a platinum member of https://www.TheWayFwrd.com. Platinum members also get access to live community calls, podcast guest Q&As, as well as our new platform helping you find like-hearted community near you. Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Alec is joined by Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan, a holistic doctor and consciousness coach, to explore the evolving nature of human potential and the extraordinary abilities of today's children. They discuss Dr. Edith's journey from Harvard-trained mathematician to spiritual teacher, her experiences in dark room retreats, and how practices like Qigong and meditation reveal the expansive power of the heart and biofield. The conversation also dives into her work with “Luminous Kids” who demonstrate blindfold vision, and what it all means for education, parenting, and the future of consciousness. For more details, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/ep-174-blindfold-vision-luminous-children-the-new-way-of-being-with-dr-edith-ubuntu-chan/ Resources and Links Dr. Edith's Website – https://www.DrEdithUbuntu.com Luminous Kids Blindfold Vision Training – http://Blindfold.VisionLuminous Human (Nonprofit Coming Soon) – http://LuminousHuman.org   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— RMDY Collective: Dedicated to making homeopathy accessible with high-quality remedies and hands-on training. Discover how this holistic approach supports natural healing and empowers you to take charge of your wellness.  Explore more at RMDY Collective at https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa Enroll in RMDY Academy at https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa ————————— Paleovalley: 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Get 15% off your order at https://paleovalley.com/thewayforward

Pour yourself a cup of celestial Sun tea and tune into the astrological transits from June 20th through July 1st, 2025. The intensity of our world and our personal experiences increases as the Sun reaches peak illumination. What is being highlighted in your awareness? Summer Solstice brings a wave of new emotional capacity (hello, Cancer season) while Saturn and Neptune challenge our boundaries and emotional maturity. A Jupiter Cazimi on June 24th followed by the Cancer New Moon on June 25th brings a powerful portal for manifestation and realignment. Listen to this episode of the Modern Witches ✨ Podcast for more insights into how to weather the astral energies. Support @modernwitchesconfluence and enjoy exclusive podcast mini shows, and more by signing up to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/modernwitches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

To watch Dr. Hennacy Powell's presentation from Confluence 2025, become a platinum member of The Way Forward!: https://www.TheWayFwrd.com/join. Platinum members also get access to live community calls, podcast guest Q&As, as well as our new platform helping you find like-minded community near you. Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Alec is joined by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and autism researcher, to explore the link between telepathy, consciousness, and the minds of non-speaking autistic children. They discuss Diane's journey from clinical psychiatry into ESP research, the concept of a shared consciousness called “The Hill,” and why consciousness may function more like a field than a brain-based phenomenon. The conversation also touches on gender communication, psychic experiences, and what “junk DNA” might actually reveal about human potential. For more details, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/ep-173-telepathy-autism-the-mind-beyond-the-brain-with-dr-diane-hennacy-powell/    Resources and Links Dr. Diane's Website – https://drdianehennacy.com The ESP Enigma by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell - https://drdianehennacy.com/books/the-esp-enigma/ Other books -  https://drdianehennacy.com/books/ The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— RA Optics: Block harmful blue light during the day and at night, optimize your biology with RA Optics. Their lenses are developed with leading experts, using advanced light-filtering technology, and their handcrafted frames offer both quality and style. Check out raoptics.com/twf10 and get 10% off your order.

When the gates on The Dalles Dam closed in 1957, Celilo Falls was flooded and a vital salmon fishery for Yakama and Warm Springs tribal people was forever changed. Warm Springs Tribal Elder Linda Meanus was a young girl at the time, being raised by her grandparents, Flora Thompson and Chief Tommy Thompson, in nearby Celilo Village. In that bustling community along the Columbia River where salmon provided sustenance and a way of life, she learned about the importance of first foods, and gained an abiding reverence for her Indigenous culture and language. More than six decades later, Meanus has written “My Name is LaMoosh,” a chronicle of her early life in Celilo Village and a tribute to the legacy of her grandmother to whom the book is dedicated. We first spoke with Meanus in June 2021 about the release of her book which as published by OSU Press in collaboration with Confluence and historian Katy Barber.

To watch Gerald Pollack's presentation from Confluence 2025, become a platinum member of https://www.TheWayFwrd.com. Platinum members also get access to live community calls, podcast guest Q&As, as well as our new platform helping you find like-minded community near you. Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Alec is joined by Dr. Gerald Pollack, professor at the University of Washington, to explore the “fourth phase” of water and its vital role in biological energy. They discuss how structured water near cell surfaces, called the Exclusion Zone, challenges traditional biology, the energy sources behind it, and its implications for cell health and cancer. Dr. Pollack also reflects on the scientific pioneers who first proposed these ideas and the resistance faced by revolutionary research. For more details, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/   Resources and Links Pollack Lab Website – https://www.pollacklab.org/   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— RMDY Collective: Dedicated to making homeopathy accessible with high-quality remedies and hands-on training. Discover how this holistic approach supports natural healing and empowers you to take charge of your wellness.  Explore more at RMDY Collective at https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa Enroll in RMDY Academy at https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa ————————— Medicamentum Authentica: Boost energy, mental clarity, and vitality with Authentica Shilajit™, a mineral-rich supplement trusted for holistic wellness. It supports stamina, focus, hormonal balance, and detoxification while promoting long-term health. Get 10% off with code WAYFORWARD at https://medauthentica.com/wayforward

Atlassian is a suite of products including Jira, Confluence, and Trello.The Atlassian suite offers powerful tools for business organization and knowledge management that can be adapted for jewelry retailers, with special focus on Trello and Confluence.Send us a text Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: podcast@punchmark.com

We dive into our latest public report with Randy Pargman, Jake Ouellette, Kostas T., and Mangatas Tondang.Report: https://thedfirreport.com/2025/05/19/another-confluence-bites-the-dust-falling-to-elpaco-team-ransomware/Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thedfirreport.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thedfirreport.com/services/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by FASSounds from Pixabay

How does social media impact our magical and spiritual practices? Join Casey Zabala, Edgar Fabián Frías, and Liz Migliorelli  in questioning the benefits and drawbacks of living our lives online as both spiritual beings and business witches. As community space holders, artists, and magicians in our own ways, we are actively shifting the ways we use and rely on social media. Are you in dialogue about your relationship with social media, or curious about the addictive qualities of social media? Ready to reclaim your energy from the algorithm? This conversation is for you! Witchcraft is woven into this topic, and we share ways that our magical practices can support us in logging off and being more embodied in the world – at a moment when our attention and presence are revolutionary. ~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~Edgar Fabián Frías is a boundary-breaking multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles with degrees in Psychology, Studio Art, and an MFA in Art Practice from UC Berkeley. Their immersive works blend diverse artistic disciplines, challenging conventional categories. Frías explores resiliency and radical imagination through Indigenous Futurism, spirituality, and queer aesthetics.Edgar's website: https://www.edgarfabianfrias.org/Your Art is a Spell podcast: https://www.edgarfabianfrias.org/your-art-is-a-spellLiz Migliorelli is a herbalist, educator and storyteller who lives in the Hudson Valley of New York on Munsee-Lenape-Esopus lands. She has a clinical herbal practice where she works one-on-one with clients. Her classes focus on medicine making, folk magic and ancestral remembrance. She grows lots and lots of flowers.Liz's website: https://sisterspinster.net/About-1Sign up for Liz's newsletter: https://sisterspinster.net/Newsletter-ArchiveCasey Zabala is an artist, author, and intuitive witch living in Northern California on Miwok territory. Alongside her art and writing practice, Casey offers intuitive counseling to those who seek spiritual grounding on their personal path. Through tarot, astrology, divination, and insight, Casey's work is devoted to ree-nchanting our worlds. Her publications include, Wanderer's Tarot, Wryd Sisters, and A Confluence of Witches: Celebrating Our Lunar Roots, Decolonizing the Craft, and Re-enchanting Our World. Find Casey talking to plants with her toddler, baking bread, and communing with her spirit allies. Sign up for Casey's newsletter: https://www.wandererstarot.com/Subscribe to Casey's substack, Hedge Spells: https://notesfromthehedge.substack.com/~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~✨✨✨~

In our new podcast series, Confluence will address your most frequent, thought-provoking, and insightful questions, drawing on our years of experience and expertise. The inaugural episode features Bill O'Grady, Advisory Director – Market Strategy, and Mark Keller, CEO/CIO, as they discuss a range of timely topics from changes in the 10-year Treasury to global defense spending in the current geopolitical environment, AI implications, and crypto considerations.

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Lynette Shy. She's an arts marketer and the founder of Confluence Arts Solutions, a company that helps small to mid-sized arts organizations increase revenue and improve organizational effectiveness.Prior to founding CAS, she served as the Marketing Director at BalletMet where she helped earn four Emmy Awards, secure 20 times more media coverage and boost revenue for The Nutcracker by 54% in just 4 years.  ​Plan to join us to hear Lynette's tips for growing your arts brand! https://confluence-arts.com/

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Alec is joined by Tom Barnett to explore natural law, self-knowledge, and the power of asking questions over making claims. They discuss how everything is an offer, the difference between assent and consent, and why knowing who we are changes how we show up. This conversation breaks down the inversion of natural order, the role of experience in learning, and how reclaiming inner authority helps us shift from outsourcing to insourcing—and live in alignment with truth.   For more details, links, and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/ep-169-natural-law-insourcing-knowing-thyself-with-tom-barnett/ To watch Tom Barnett''s presentation from Confluence 2025, become a platinum member of https://www.TheWayFwrd.com . Platinum members also get access to live community calls, podcast guest Q&As, as well as our new platform helping you find like-hearted community near you. Resources and Links: The Beginner's Guide to Natural Law Course: https://www.thehumblekingdom.com/a/2148087977/FdVSzcYX   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— RMDY Collective: Dedicated to making homeopathy accessible with high-quality remedies and hands-on training. Discover how this holistic approach supports natural healing and empowers you to take charge of your wellness.  Explore more at RMDY Collective at https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa Enroll in RMDY Academy at https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa  

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Lynette Shy. She's an arts marketer and the founder of Confluence Arts Solutions, a company that helps small to mid-sized arts organizations increase revenue and improve organizational effectiveness.Prior to founding CAS, she served as the Marketing Director at BalletMet where she helped earn four Emmy Awards, secure 20 times more media coverage and boost revenue for The Nutcracker by 54% in just 4 years.  Plan to join us to hear Lynette's tips for growing your arts brand! https://confluence-arts.com/

Alternative business models in mineral exploration and mining can build value for communities, benefit resource companies and influence perceptions in our industry. This episode highlights two innovative companies who are changing the business of mining:  Nations Royalty and VRIFY. Nations Royalty, a TSXV-listed royalty company, is focused on creating royalty diversification for indigenous people. Kody Penner, VP of Corporate Development at Nations Royalty, joined host Halley Keevil to explain the background and the business model.  First, he tells his own story as an indigenous person growing up surrounded by British Columbia's mining industry. The company,  Nations Royalty, is the first indigenous-owned mining royalty company, and their indigenous ownership and management make them unique. He elaborates on how they balance corporate goals with indigenous goals and values, how they are creating wealth for indigenous groups, and what is next for the company in the future. Next, Steve de Jong, CEO of VRIFY, talks about the company's history and how they came to their current business model as an AI-focused mineral exploration and software service provider. Launching at PDAC in 2024 with just 4 clients, VRIFY now has 30 clients and gains 5-7 new clients per month. Steve discusses how their team of geoscientists and machine learning experts utilize every scrap of data from a company in order to build predictive models that deliver targets to their clients. He reviews the many ways in which VRIFY is unique in the industry, including the symbiotic relationship they have with clients, enabling them to use their proprietary software alongside the VRIFY team. He hints at some exciting current and future successes that the listener should stay tuned for. Steve believes we are about to enter into a period where AI will be ubiquitous in the mining industry, and VRIFY will be ahead of the game.   Theme music is  Confluence by Eastwindseastwindsmusic.com Come join us in Brisbane, Australia for SEG 2025, September 26-29th. This will be a dynamic conference with cutting edge science, new discoveries, technology and more. Opportunities for networking and learning include several workshops and field trips before and after the event, relaxed social events and of course the conference itself. See you there!

Welcome to a conversation with Good Medicine Confluence presenter Josh Busbee on the profound healing that can come from foraging wild edible and medicinal plants. And join with Josh, Wolf, and nearly 40 other presenters for an experience like none other –– the wondrous annual Good Medicine Confluence, being held in 2025 on Aug. 17th - 20th in the enchanted Southwest –– a both practical and magical immersion into the realms of herbal medicine and natural healing, wildcrafting and food preparation, ancient ways and the very frontiers of science.   Gather with 300 fellow unboxable world-changers in this confluence of education and celebration, equipping and inspiring our personal lives and missions. Choose from the over 100 classes and playshops, then dance beneath a zillion stars –– 4 full days and nights of transformational delight at New Mexico's truly enchanted Ghost Ranch retreat center.  Get your 2025 Confluence ticket online now by going to the Registration page at: GoodMedicineConfluence.com You can sign up at no cost for Wolf's 80 pages long zine Herbaria Monthly, and access the many titles available on the Plant Healer Bookstore by going to: @PlantHealer.org GUEST'S BIO: Josh Busbee is a forager that is dedicated to providing helpful and informative classes and YouTube videos to help others easily identify and use plants in their surroundings. The classes and videos take an approach that all can not only understand, but learn from without complicating things. He started foraging in 2008 and since then has covered thousands of miles on foot foraging and learning plants in his state of Indiana.  Josh often spends 40 or more hours a week in nature and loves to encourage others to connect with nature and themselves. He has worked with girl scout troops, boy scout troops, and conservation societies in his state. The connection with nature goes deep as he has healed himself from depression and controlled a lifelong struggle with it and suicidal thoughts by connecting with nature in unconventional ways. He loves giving thanks to nature and embraces the title of “Tree Hugger,” challenging the idea that being called a “Tree Hugger” is a bad thing.  His approach to teaching is down to earth and often times will include some light humor and references to popular media as a way to bring us all together. His Youtube channel and business is named after his favorite plant, Trillium, because of the trinity of leaves representing healthful Mind, Soul, and Nature. Read more about his offerings at: https://www.trilliumwildedibles.com and check out his excellent free foraging videos at: @TrilliumWildEdibles  Enjoy more of Wolf's Plant Healer's Path vids housed here: Plant Healer's Path on YouTube And SUBSCRIBE to the HerbRally YouTube channel to not miss any of its frequent postings. *Your likes and comments on this video are much appreciated by us all!*

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales are live from Confluence Brewing Company. They discuss Game 7 in the NBA Playoffs, NFL schedule releases, and MORE! including Scott School and This Week in Iowa Unnecessary Censorship. Presented by Ramsey Subaru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blink, and you've already missed like 7 AI updates.The large language models we use and rely on? They change out more than your undies. (No judgement here.) But real talk — businesses have made LLMs a cornerstone of their business operations, yet don't follow the updates. Don't worry shorties. We've got ya. In our first ever LLM Monthly roundup, we're telling you what's new and noteworthy in your favorite LLMs. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Have a question? Join the convo here.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:ChatGPT 4.1 New Features OverviewChatGPT Shopping Platform LaunchChatGPT's Microsoft SharePoint IntegrationChatGPT Memory and Conversation HistoryGoogle Gemini 2.5 Pro UpdatesGemini Canvas Powerful ApplicationsClaude Integrations with Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Copilot Deep Research InsightsTimestamps:00:00 Saudi Arabia's $600B AI Investment06:44 Monthly AI Model Update Show08:11 OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 Publicly11:52 AI Research Tools Comparison16:29 Perplexity's Pushy Shopping Propensity19:55 ChatGPT Memory: Pros and Cons22:29 Gemini Canvas vs. OpenAI Canvas25:06 AI Model Competition Highlights28:25 Google Gemini Rivals OpenAI's Research32:30 "Claude's Features and Limitations"37:05 Anthropic's Educational AI Innovation39:02 Exploring Copilot Vision Expansion41:38 Meta AI Launch and Llama 4 Models46:27 "New iOS Voice Assistant Features"47:54 "Enhancing iOS Assistant Potential"Keywords:ChatGPT, AI updates, Large Language Model updates, OpenAI, GPT 4.1, GPT 4.0, GPT 4.5, GPT 4.1 Mini, Saudi Arabia AI investment, NVIDIA Blackwell AI chips, AMD deal, Humane startup, Data Vault, AI data centers, Logic errors moderation, Grox AI, Elon Musk, XAI, Google Gemini, ChatGPT shopping, Microsoft SharePoint integration, OneDrive integration, deep research, AI shopping platform, Google DeepMind, Alpha Evolve, evolutionary techniques, AI coding, Claude, Anthropic Claude, Confluence integration, Jira integration, Zapier integration, ChatGPT enterprise, API updates, Copilot pages, Microsoft three sixty five, Bing search, Meta AI, Llama 4, Llama 4 Maverick, Llama 4 Scout, Perplexity, voice assistant, Siri alternatives, Grok Studio, AI social network.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

Wait.... how's this make sense?↪ Meta is going after ChatGPT's business. (AI app) ↪ ChatGPT is going after Amazon's business. (Shopping) ↪ Amazon is going after Google's business (Powerful LLM) ↪ And Google is going after..... OpenAI's business? (AI mode) The tech trillionaires are at it again, going blow for blow with drool-worthy AI updates. Don't spend hours on your own trying to catch up. Spend your Mondays with Everyday AI as we bring you the AI News That Matters. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the conversation.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Amazon's Nova Premier AI Model LaunchMeta AI App Powered by Llama 4Google's AI Mode Available in USDuolingo Replaces Jobs with AI ToolsTrump AI Pope Image ControversyApple and Google's Gemini AI IntegrationAnthropic Claude's New App IntegrationsNotebookLM Enhanced with Gemini 2.5 FlashOpenAI's ChatGPT Shopping Feature IntroductionTimestamps:00:00 Amazon AWS Unveils Nova Premier AI05:11 Meta Unveils AI Competitor to ChatGPT09:14 Duolingo Replaces Contractors with AI12:52 AI's Growing Impact on Hiring14:32 AI Image Mocking Catholics Sparks Outrage20:49 "Zapier Enhances Claude's Research Utility"25:09 Gemini 2.5 Update Enhancements26:19 "Gemini 2.5 Flash Enhancements"29:55 "ChatGPT Enhances Product Research"34:06 OpenAI Ventures into Affiliate Marketing37:29 Weekly AI News HighlightsKeywords:Meta AI app, Llama four, generative AI, Amazon, AWS, Nova Premier, AI model, enterprise applications, text and image inputs, long form video, 1,000,000 token context window, model distillation, AWS bedrock, Google, chatGPT, OpenAI, Meta, social media integration, Ray-Ban smart glasses, user preferences, conversational AI, Google Shopping, AI mode, search labs, AI-enhanced local business features, Duolingo, AI first business model, contract worker replacement, Donald Trump AI image, AI-generated content, political controversies, Apple, Google, Gemini AI model, Siri enhancements, Claude, AI integrations, Jira, Confluence, Zapier, Anthropic, advanced research mode, NotebookLM, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Google AI, shopping buttons, OpenAI shopping feature, affiliate fees, conversational product recommendations, Nespresso, Amazon AI, Rufus AI, personalized shopping experience, 2025 technology trends.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner