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In this episode of the CPQ Podcast, we sit down with Tom Stergios, co-founder of Craton Consulting, to explore his 35-year journey in the Quote-to-Cash space. Tom shares his experiences building high-impact consulting teams, including his leadership at ATG, where he scaled a 600-person Quote-to-Cash practice later acquired by Cognizant. We dive into Craton's role in the CPQ ecosystem, helping ISVs, system integrators, and investors navigate complex challenges. Tom discusses key trends in Salesforce CPQ and Billing, the challenges faced by what he calls "orphan revenue cloud customers," and how his firm helps businesses evaluate their best path forward. Beyond consulting, we explore AI's growing role in CPQ, from automating provisioning and billing to enhancing sales and customer success. Tom also highlights the future of AI monetization, the shift toward usage-based pricing models, and what businesses must consider to stay competitive. Plus, we get a glimpse into Tom's personal journey, his deep ties to Montana, and his passion for creating opportunities through consulting and talent development. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of CPQ, AI, and business transformation! Craton Consulting contact information: Website: https://cratonconsulting.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-stergios/  Learn from the Craton Advisor Network https://cratonconsulting.com/craton-advisor-network/ , a collective of seasoned quote-to-cash operators boasting over 200 years of combined experience across CRO, CFO, CIO roles, and more. Get practical, 'been there done that' insights alongside Craton Consulting's expertise. Craton Affiliated Entity contact information:  https://thewholegroup.com https://www.ravusinc.com https://www.theinsightstudio.com 

Ever walked into a room and thought, "What am I doing here?!" Andrea is joined by Dayna Perry, Chief People Officer at Conga, who knows that feeling all too well. From managing a male-dominated night shift at 21 to leading in the tech world, she's learned that confidence isn't about fitting in—it's about showing up with conviction.

Guardian Goddess in Manhattan.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels."Our Princess grew up around a woman whose keen intellect we rely on to protect us from unseen enemies," Saint Marie's voice became deeper and more threatening. "At the age of ten, she," Saint Marie looked my way as my hand shot up mimicking Aya's identical plea for attention."Yes Ishara?" Saint Marie chose to acknowledge me."She's nine.""Fine. At the age of nine, she earned an honorific, Mamētu me eda, which I didn't accomplish until my 19th year." 'Yes Ladies, I'm an epic bad-ass and I've been out-performed by a child'."She was kidnapped along with the Head of House Ishara. They tortured her by clipping off two of her digits, one at a time, then seared the damage with a blowtorch. She gave them nothing. At the end of the encounter, the two of them managed to defeat thirty Seven Pillar's commandos, over fifteen she disabled personally.""After killing nearly half as many enemies as the 35 I have personally dispatched in my entire career, she crossed a mile and a half of barren rock in the midst of a Category 4 Typhoon. Cáel Ishara only helped her half of the way because he was engaged with the last two members of the Seven Pillar's team.""I have utter confidence the madness here today, while assisted by House Epona and Ishara, was the brainchild of Krasimira. I say 'assisted' because Cáel Ishara spared Kwenhamai's life on the battlefield. Katrina Epona removed Kwenhamai from Romanian custody to keep her out of the hands of those who wished us harm. I was aware Kwenhamai was in New York, but not her precise location.""My read on the situation is this:"Aya of Kururiyahhssi was aware of Kwenhamai and Krasimira's plot to adopt her into the bloodline of the first Amazon.""She was not aware of Kwenhamai's plan to exit the Host in the manner she chose. I read the shock and pain in, Aya's face.""Our Princess has not given me a single order and I am the only voice here today that matters, I am the Golden Mare and the Council has consistently failed to agree on a Regency.""Krasimira, why have you done this?" Saint Marie abruptly asked for either a denial, or acquiescence of her perception of events."As directed by the Ancestors, the statute of a goddess of a First House was recast then returned to her perpetual spot. It brought new light to a dark, sacred and painful place. In that moment I realized that for the first time in nearly 3,200 years, the descendants of every Amazon gathered before the walls of Wilusa (Troy) had been reunited.""I was troubled. Was this a portent the augurs couldn't divine? In their council (the augurs) then came up with the words 'speak to our eldest'."Oh shit, the rest of the Council was racking their minds trying to figure who was the oldest surviving Amazon. I knew for a fact they were overlooking the two top candidates."I sought out the eldest Amazon alive. They claimed to not have the answer for my worries. She had far more numerous things weighing on her mind such as her intimate demise. Though I hated sharing the same air with her, I asked her to tell me her greatest regret.""I had given up on the Amazon Race until an Amazon reminded me, through martial effort, valiant spirit and a kind heart, I was wrong to abandon my faith with my people. Now I will die, unable to pass on my renewed hope because the one Amazon I would trust with my legacy is equally childless.""I asked her the name of this Amazon she felt was worthy of her legacy. Then I informed her she was wrong and the Amazon in question did indeed have a daughter. She asked to meet the daughter,""Last night I requested the presence of a female child residing with members of House Epona," the Keeper of Records looked up at the Golden Mare. "I provided neither the resident female (Caitlyn, Aya's Mother), or the House Head with an explanation."Female childSince my revival, Amazons were using 'female' child a lot more often. This meant, the motheer had never told her daughter farewell. The true fate of Aya of Epona would never officially be recorded. She has been born, but never recorded as an Amazon of her true House."The three of us met alone. The two embraced; birth mother and daughter. The eldest of us proclaimed she saw the light of Kururiyahhssi in her daughter's eyes. Words were exchanged. The child agreed to be adopted then departed. Further arrangements were made without the child's knowledge as we have recently observed.""I testify that there is only one Amazon alive today who knows what transpired and I will take those conversations to my grave. Does that suffice?" Krasimira finished. I was already regurgitating my mental quandary with my Isharans. Was Aya really a daughter of Kururiyahhssi?"I will leave it to the others to contemplate your, bizarre actions, Krasimira," Saint Marie frowned. "As for the rest of you, Aya has impressed me. If she has not impressed you, I do not care. I think she is definitely influenced by those two," Saint Marie motioned to Katrina and me. "It is a given since Katrina was of her blood and she has risked much in the presence of a man she calls 'Atta' and he calls 'Duma'.""Katrina is a cold, heartless snake and I am convinced she is one of the best 'First Bearer of the Sun Spear through the Halls of Night and Death' the Host been served by in a long, long time.” Saint Marie paused then looked at me while she said; “ Cáel is a fool who leads with his heart when he should let better women take charge. Fortunately for the rest of us, he is reliably successful despite his multitude of handicaps."Was I upset about being insulted? No. The truth hurts and a Man needs to learn to roll with the punches. Buffy I could deal with. Katrina most likely appreciated being associated with a dangerous reptile. Saint Marie hadn't forgotten Katrina threating Saint Marie's daughter that was for sure."I am considering much of what our Princess would like me/us to do, because it is based in keen insight and well-reasoned thought. She wishes to spare our sons so we will have more warriors in the fight. We have already added men to Havenstone and one to the Council, as was the Will of the Ancestors.""Let me see, she wishes a bodyguard of fourteen (2 First House and 1 from Africa, Asia, Europe and North & South America, the Amazon presence in Australia was minimal and I doubted they would bring someone up from Antarctica, plus the seven matching Runners) without removing permanent members of any House and allowing all Houses to have access to our future Queen. I approve. It is a fine idea and I wish I had thought of it.""Should we add Runners directly into the Royal House? She doesn't think so and I feel this decision shows a remarkably insightful into the long history of our People and protects the Council's sensitivity on such matters. I approve.""Placing our sons into the care of the Royal House? We need to free up as many sisters as possible. Men under the care of the Royal House will be tradesmen and help-mates. Not a single weapon will be in their hands. If none of you have realized herlike will take two decades to implement, it only increases my eagerness to see her become 'casted'."Aya's hand shot up again.Yes?""I would hope the Council, or the Regents, will consider a 'like' which is not mine. It is a man's and it should be of no surprise the idea is Cáel's.""If you feel it holds merit, Aya, tell us," Saint Marie deferred."The 9 Clans have shown some interest in a children exchange programs among our youth as it would provide new techniques we can add to our arsenal an a new avenue to experiment with new ideas. I find the idea to be promising as the Host takes part in affairs beyond our own immediate needs. It would also supply partners between families to be shared for a season or two."Translation: Amazon women could breed with men of allied Secret Societies to reduce our dependence on our own, much smaller, male population. In the short term, it would go a long way to rectifying the Host's child-bearing problems.The Council's quarrelsome behavior was biting them in the ass big time. Saint Marie was right, the only opinion that mattered was hers until the Council elected a Regency. Had we not been at war, the Council would have ruled, but we were, so we took orders from the Golden Mare. Even if the High Priestess had been alive, she would have deferred to our designated War Leader on most things."Cáel Ish, Cáel Wakko Ishara is a very dangerous and devious male, Aya. Be careful of any council he gives," Saint Marie's caution was more playful than menacing."I'll be okay," Aya peeped. "He doesn't have sex with any woman until she is eighteen." That wasn't what the Golden Mare was cautioning her about. We all knew it. Aya was working to defuse a sticky bit of mental juggling, listening to a man's advice."On that we can agree," Saint Marie conceded. "Back to what I would 'like' to say. The New Directive is being implemented. I feel it goes beyond the purview of my mandate. I will leave it for the Regency to deal with. Katrina and Tessa have already invested in the groundwork in this endeavor, so I will endorse it if that is the decision of the Regency.""I have zero desire to add a single Runner to the Security Detail. I will open up slots in the training program if that is what the Regency demands. Each House's policy for dealing with the First Directive is their business, not mine. If any of you wish to consider something the Princess considers to be important, so be it. The idea of 1,000 Isharans does not appeal to me. Look how much trouble their tiny numbers have already caused us and take heed."Buffy began growling, which amused/worried the Houses on either side of us. Unlike me, Buffy didn't 'roll with the blows' and considered all manner of insults to me, House Ishara and her Isharan sisters to be answerable with violence. I loved her so. There was also no way I'd let her go after Saint Marie. The Golden Mare would crush her; I had no doubt."The unwelcome blood feud: are both House Heads ignorant of my forbiddance of such things? Apparently so. Both defied me by tossing insults back and forth. Considering we are at war with two of the most powerful Secret factions, I am angered by both for their idiocy.""The solution the Princess likes is rather novel," Saint Marie was punishing both Messina and me with her low voice and fiery gaze. Krasimira coughed."Yes?" Saint Marie suspended her anger."The suggested resolution is not without precedence," Krasimira spoke with a scholarly detachment. "In our early days, the Host settled such disputes in Spring and Fall gatherings by contests of foot speed, hunting, horsewomanship, archery and wrestling. If we revive the tradition, the competing Houses could nominate one woman for each contest to settle the matter. Only the hand-to-hand match would risk either contestant's health.""I will consider it and render judgement before the Sun sets today," Saint Marie nodded. "The final like pleases me greatly. Dealing with the 52 of you is, Cáel?"I was on the spot. I couldn't let down my fan base of one, Aya. Perhaps it was five, Buffy (who would never admit it), Daphne (who liked me), Katrina (because she liked fucking with my head) and Desiree (who was less likely to admit she found me funny than Buffy).I felt I gave a decent effort."'A ginormous pain in my hemorrhoids?' the basic one.""'More painful than having my cornea scrapped with a spoon?' more gruesome.""'Enough to make me want to give Sakuniyas a surprise French kiss?' most likely to be fatal.""'Worse than waking up to discover I'm related to Cáel Wakko Ishara?' most horrifying, for both of us.""'Inspiring me to toss it all away and take up Professional Bikini Mud Wrestling?' a personal fantasy of mine.""Why do we put up with him again?" one House Head remarked."Because I am worried that one," motioning to Buffy, "will stab me in the elevator after a meeting.""My First, are you acting psychotic around the Council members?" I looked over my shoulder at Buffy."Wakko Ishara, it is not an act. I am psychotic," she responded deadpan."Are you still packing that thermite grenade?""No Wakko Ishara. Daphne stole it from me and hid it," was her quick delivery."I love working with you two," Daphne whispered."What is it with you, your unsubtle sexual innuendo and me in a bikini?" Saint Marie stared at me."I find the combination of brilliance and lethality sexy. Just ask Elsa," I grinned. Then I grimaced as Buffy stomped on my toes. The House Heads and Apprentices on either side of me noticed and clearly expected me to do something, like to show outrage (because she was my underling), or start crying (because I was a guy)."Prestige," Daphne hissed quietly. "Prestige." She was reminding Buffy that beating me up in public made the other Amazons think even less of me than they already did."I will go with (B), the cornea scrapping," Saint Marie gave me a nod."Damn it," I muttered. I also got my foot out of the way before someone did any more damage to my phalanges.'Best Daddy Ever,' Aya mouthed to me. Back to the main action."It is not my place to order the rest of you to elect Shawnee, Rhada and Buffy to be the Regency. I do admit I admire the mixture of candidates," Saint Marie declared. I shot Rhada a quick look. She seemed really, really enamored of the idea of being part of the Regency, thus staying in New York for the next decade, or so."Before the idea is rejected out of hand, I suggest we ask the three people our Princess would like to be part of the Regency if they would accept the nomination," the Golden Mare continued. "Shawnee Arinniti?""I bow to the logic and reason of the proposal," Shawnee replied."Rhada Meenakshi?""I wish to join my sisters in battle, yet I accept the reasoning behind the proposal," Rhada nodded. "If my Head of House agrees, I will stay and do my part for our People." What was she saying to me? 'You are going to whip me, beat me, torture me, humiliate me and push me to beyond the limits of any pain I have experienced until I pass out ~ repeatedly'."I despair of finding any other compromise," Mahdi frowned. "If my Apprentice understands the greater difficulty she will face gaining prestige among her House-mates, I will consent to this proposal." Essentially a 'yes'."Buffy Ishara?""I was really looking forward to ripping the spines out of still living foes, but I would be a fool to go against Aya of Kururiyahhssi's smarts. If Wakko Ishara wants to walk out of this room unassisted, he will see the wisdom of this decision as well," she gave me a shark's smile. Daphne had surpassed her limit and punched Buffy."Hell ya, I agree," I exclaimed. "Now I know there will be certain times of the day when she isn't stalking me.""I'll work more pain into our limited schedule," Buffy grumbled."Are we sure he is the House Head and she is the Apprentice?" Yet another House Head joined the 'shit on me' train.It was telling of our group dynamic how we accepted the Pyramid of Pain. The underlings dispensed advice and violence as they felt necessary without their 'superior' getting pissy about it. Buffy felt totally justified hitting me and accepted being hit by Daphne, who continued to act unimpeded as Buffy's rapid-fire translator."If I was House Head, I'd handcuff him to me," Buffy clarified for her."What she said," I pointed a thumb Buffy's way. I'd have used a finger, but she might have grabbed, twisted and made me scream in pain."Perhaps the Council can vote on this as their second order of business," Saint Marie cloaked her command as a suggestion."Cáel Wakko Ishara, can I ask you a personal question?" Kohar of Marda caught my attention."Shoot, wait, probably not the best terminology in this crowd. Ask away," I replied."Have you faced a House challenge yet?""Yes. Just last night in fact. We free-climbed the north-face of Havenstone. I beat the next closest contender by three floors. I also had Princess Aya on the roof dropping bricks on anyone who attempted to get past me.""That means he isn't going to answer you," Beyoncé  interpreted for my audience."Can't you ever take these meetings seriously?" Febe Mielikki glowered."La, Febe, in the past few minutes I have watched the person I love most in the world get her life shat on," I shook my head."The only thing worse than seeing this happen to Aya is knowing this is her sole opportunity to not lose her soul, so I'm sucking up my heart's pain and putting forward a jester's persona so I don't put any more pressure on her than she's already been subjected to. Like me, she doesn't want the distinction of being a Person of Note.""Like me, she knows she must sacrifice her dreams for the sake of our People, the Amazon Host. Trust me, you would rather have 'me, the jester' than 'me, the Amazon' furious with the destiny that has foisted this pain on her'. Do any of you take responsibility for forcing the events of this morning?" I growled. If they wanted to see the other side of the Janus, so be it."Had you chosen a Regency in the fucking weeks you've been bickering, Kwenhamai could have been dealt with privately. The fate of the Royal House could have been put off a few years. Had you not all been so dead-set on being heroines of the Host, three of you would have sacrificed your bloodlust, your birthright and the future accolades you could recite on your final night (before taking themselves to the cliff), but none of you did.""Instead, you set the stage for dumping all of your indecisiveness on the slender shoulders of a nine year old girl most of you had written off as too fractured and frail to survive her 12th year only three months ago. So Febe how do you like the honest 'me'?" I finished off furiously.It was not lost on anyone in the chamber I was an Amazon raging against the cruelty of fate. Every other bitch in the room knew they had discarded my daughter's life as trivial and I was prepared to unleash violence on the next one to show an ounce of disrespect over Aya's surrendering of her destiny and my grief at failing to find a way to stop this from coming to pass. St Marie had just reminded them that I was 'reliably" successful despite my handicaps. Not an enemy anyone in the room wanted any part of. Saku would have been proud.A Note:I have been remiss in informing my readers of the names of the 53 Houses, even though I created it some time ago. I have made a few alterations to the original version as I've had to rethink certain parts of this tale, but here is the list I now use.List of Goddesses:The First Twenty Houses in no particular order :1) Ishara, Oaths, Medicine and War (to North America) (died out 450 CE; Reborn in 2014)2)   (Deceased) Anat, Goddess of War, Fury and Blood Sacrifice (died out 6th cent. BCE) ~ possibly resurrected by Sakunyias3) Anahit, water, wisdom and war (to North America)4) Arinniti, Sun Goddess (to North America)5) Hanwasuit, Sovereign Goddess6) Illuyankamunus, Dragon God (to North America) (Special Case)7) Inara, the Hunter Goddess8)  au ka, fertility, War, healing9) Kamrusepa, Healing medicine magic (to Africa)10) Lelwani, Goddess of the Underworld (to Africa)11) Hapantali, Pastoral Goddess.12) Hatepuna, Sea Goddess (to India)13) Hannahannah, Mother Goddess14) Moirai, Fate15) Selardi, Lunar Goddess (to Africa)16) Nammu, Primordial Sea, sailing, sailors (to India) (to Indonesia)17) Uttu, Goddess of plants (to Africa)18) Lahar, Cattle Goddess (to Africa)19) Ereshkigal, Queen of the underworld (to India)20) Istustaya and Papaya, Twin Goddesses of Destiny (to North America)Additional Houses, founded in Europe:(Code: Sc = Scythian; T = Thracian, P, Phrygian, C = Celtic, R = Roman, Sl = Slavic)21) (Sc) Marda, the One-Eyed Goddess/Vengeance {fantasy creation}22) (Sc) Farānak, A Scythian Goddess also known as the Lynx Goddess and the Silent Huntress (Dora)23) (Sc) Stolgos, Monstrous Slayer of Greeks (known to the Greeks as the Gorgon Stheno) {semi-historical}24) (T) Cotyttia, Thracian Goddess of Sex, War and Slaughter (to North America)25) (T) Bendis, Thracian Goddess of the Moon and Hunting.26) (T) Semele/Rajah, Thracian Goddess of the Earth and Birth (to India)27) (T) Hylonome, Centaur Goddess28) (P) Cybele, Phrygians Earth Goddess on Lion's throne (to the Amazon)29) (C) Andraste, War Goddess; also Goddess of the Moon and Divination; 'the Rabbit Goddess'30) (C) Epona, Horses (to North America)31) (C) Cyhiraeth, Goddess of springs whose war cry precedes death (to Africa)32) (C) Maeve, War Goddess, the Enslaver of Men33)   (Deceased) (C) Nantosuelta, Earth, Fire and Fertility (died out 1st cent. BCE)34) (C) Artio, the Bear Goddess (to North America)35) (C) Nemain, Goddess of War and Panic36) (R) Minerva, Roman Goddess of War & Strategy37)   (Deceased) (R) Diana, Hunting and Archery (died out in India 16th cent. CE)38) (Sl)  iva, Love and Fertility49) (Sl) Morė, Goddess of harvest, witchcraft, winter and death (to North America)40) (Sl) Zorja, The twin Guardians (Evening/Morning Stars)41)   (Sl) Oźwiena, fame and glory (died out in 1944)42)   (Sl) Koliada, Sky Goddess and deity of sunrises/dawn (died out 17th cent CE)43) (F) Mielikki, Goddess of the Hunt44) (N) Ska i, giantess, Goddess of bow-hunting, skiing, winter, and mountainsAdditional Houses, founded in In dia:45) (I) Mookambika, Demon Slayers46) (I) Bhadra, Goddess of the Hunt (to Indonesia)47) (I) Meenakshi, The Liberator (Rhada and Madi's House)48) (I) Durga (Dark Mother) (to Indonesia)49) (I) Chandala Bhikshuki, Queen of Night, Death, Destruction and Rebirth50) (I) Jaya (Goddess of Victory)51)   (I) Chelamma, the Scorpion Queen (died out 16th cent.)Additional Houses, founded in Africa:52) (A) Oshun, (Yoruba Goddess of Love, Sexuality, Beauty and Diplomacy; Lady of the Orisha ~ life spirits)53) (A) Yemonja, Mother of Rivers (to the Amazon)54) (A) Oba, Goddess of Betrayal and Exile55) (A) Ox ssi, Goddess of Hunting, Forests, Animals and Wealth56) (A) Jengu, Goddess of Jungles and Water SpiritsAdditional Houses: founded in North America(NT = Native Tribal)57) (NT) Uusheenhiton (noo'uusooo' heeninouhuusei hitoniho') (Arapaho), Storm Horse Sister {fantasy creation}58) (NT) Gahe, Apache (supernatural spirits who live in the mountains)Prospective House:59) New, (Hittite) SzelAnya, the Dragon's DaughterCurrent Number of Central Houses:12 in North America (9+Ishara from Europe and 2 native)10 in Africa (6 from Europe and 5 native)3 in Amazonia (1 from Africa and 2 from Europe)8 in India (3 from Europe and 7 native)3 in Indonesia (2 from India and 1 from Europe)17 in Europe6 Deceased{7:35 am Sunday, September 7th ~ Last day}Right where we left offMy rage over Aya wasn't called into question or challenged. Practicality had trumped tradition in the inevitable Amazon fashion. The only one elevated in anyone's eyes was Aya. Krasimira's apparent political adventurism was probably hard for the others to deal with. But in context, only Mahdi, Katrina and Saint Marie had seen her denounce Hayden, so this seemed a new side of Krasimira to most people in the room.Krasimira wasn't the spiritual authority, that was Hayden. She wasn't the Generalissimo, that was Saint Marie. Katrina and I were both appointed officials, we retained our House status. Saint Marie would die a member of House Inara and join her ancestors with pride. Her litany of accomplishments were well known to the Host.But Krasimira? She would die a member of House Cybele unheralded. The Keeper of Records recorded the feats of others, not their own. Nearly two generations ago, a young Krasimira had joined the Keeper's House as a guardian to an un-remembered (save by her) augur. The augur passed and she took up other duties within the house.When the old Keeper faced her final months, she elevated Krasimira to her spot. High Priestess Hayden had approved the choice without really knowing who Krasimira was. (No one outside the House of the Keeper had personal bonds with her anymore.) Seamlessly, she had sat in the old Keeper's seat and the Council kept chugging along.For the past eight years, she had sat quietly at Hayden's side and only speaking when addressed. Mostly, she did nothing overt. The actual note-taking was done by an underling. The Keeper took her own private notes squirreled away in her mind, to be written when she was by herself. Those notes would be handed over to her successor, for the Keepers' eyes and theirs alone.I don't think Krasimira knew me in particular when she dutifully followed Hayden into these chambers the day my death, or life in a cage, was bantered about. It was the day we first crossed paths. She would have known of Shawnee's request for the tooth of an Isharan, though she lacked the authority to ask why. (She wasn't a voting member of the Council.)But when Shawnee made her claim, Krasimira hadn't balked in her support, despite the oddity of Shawnee's declarations, I was indeed Ishara and my sisters could not dispose of me. The outrage of the others meant nothing to her. She pursued her obligations with true Amazon fearlessness both inside and outside of the Council.On the night of the 2nd Betrayal, a Keeper had sat there in silence as her fellow Amazons, the Ash Men, were sentenced to an unjust death. She'd had neither the numbers nor the authority to alter events, what else could she have done?So the Keepers kept track of the names of nineteen 'unaccounted for' Ash Men. For what purpose? An episode of Amazon history no one would ever want to revisit? Yet in my hour of need, coming back 2,600 years was the name 'Vranus of Ishara', sitting only a few keystrokes away. No one, save a few Arinniti diehards, wanted to know the truth of the Amazon Ash Men; and even they didn't want to remember us as individuals. To them, Vranus existed as a notation on the secret Charter of the Arinniti Sons.To Krasimira, Vranus had been a living, breathing warrior of the Host, not even dead, still mythically fighting the enemies of our race because his death had never been officially recorded. With my appearance, I stood in mute testimony to his death, and that of his sons and their sons for a damn long time.Still, I hated playing catch-up.With the Amazon custom of adoption, had no one asked if another possible Isharan heritage still persisted?I would bet they had. And I'd bet they had sought for that knowledge in the Rolls of the Host, always finding that pathway devoid of hope. But if the Keeper had known, why had she kept quiet?Pride, shame, Krasimira's words: we show anger when we should show humility. We are proud of our shame. We are arrogant of our weaknesses. We have heaped insult upon insult on our ancestors, yet are now aghast that they turn away from us, I had confused her soliloquy with that of an accusation, not the long held understanding of her office.Even staring extinction in face, the modern Host hadn't truly accepted the answer, the line of Vranus. Faced with the truth, the Amazons would have 'forgotten' the descendants of Vranus all those centuries ago in the same way they 'forgot' all the other Ash Men on the day I was brought into the Host.But the Keepers did something more than maintain the rolls and records of the Amazons, more than watch over the augurs and make sure their messages made it to the proper ears. They safeguarded the truth. No matter what the Council decided and the High Priestess commanded, the Keepers remained honest stewards of the real history of the Amazons.Why?The Amazons were terribly practical and the truth could run contrary to the needs of political reality. Honesty wasn't a highly stressed Amazon virtue, loyalty was. So was bravery. And thus generation after generation of Keepers had lied to the Council and the High Priestesses. Every time those august personages had committed something to 'the nothingness', the Keepers had defied them and not forgotten.The first heads of the first twenty houses had surrendered their names for the unity of their people, but the Keepers remembered. All twenty of those women had been of the Amazon tribe of the Pala people living on the southern coast of the Black Sea when the Trojan Wars began. Over time, their true blood descendants had founded new houses and been adopted into others.Aya was truly a daughter of Kururiyahhssi; I had no doubt of that anymore. Had she not shared the same blood as the first Amazon, Krasimira wouldn't have brought Aya and Kwen together. Resurrecting an ancient tradition in a complicated fallacious coup attempt wasn't in her; nor was such a maneuver even a necessity. The Host would elect a Regency eventually and Saint Marie was handling the war in a highly competent fashion.So Krasimira hadn't sought out the heirs of Vranus, yet when one appeared, she welcomed 'him'. And when she stepped into the President's office with Hayden while waiting for me to be brought upstairs to face judgement that night, I imagined sending Hayden to the cliffs was the farthest thing from her mind.The rest were playing politics, gender politics, and couldn't see the truth staring Krasimira in the face. The truth was a bitch and didn't play favorites, or worry about the sensibilities of others. Krasimira had seen her sisters refusing to acknowledge the ugly reality they had created for themselves.Krasimira wasn't an advocate for Ishara, that was my job, and my crappy performance was something between Dot and me. She wasn't an advocate for the males and the New Directive. That was what Katrina was for. No, like a hundred Keepers before her, Krasimira was the silent sentinel for the Truth and, the Truth didn't care about anything but the Truth."The assassin is indeed in this room. Its name is Amazon was a rather grand pronouncement from the Chief Librarian, wasn't it? Krasimira didn't chastise Hayden. That wasn't her place. Technically, neither was she disputing Hayden's ability to rule.This wasn't the climax of a dinner-theater 'Who Done It'. The crime before the High Priestess was High Treason and I was the pre-ordained guilty party. My 'ally', Katrina Epona, had not been an advocate for my defense. No. Again in my Hour of Need it was Krasimira.Lacking any true authority, she had defied her sisters and made her definitive statement. What truly transpired was Krasimira staring Hayden straight in the eyes and saying 'you cannot lie your way out of this one, High Priestess. We (as in all the Keepers past and present) will not let you'.Had she used those words, Saint Marie would have gotten around to asking what Krasimira meant. Krasimira would have rather died, because once those bitches discovered their nerdy sisters hadn't erased a damn thing in 3,000 years, they would insist they do so immediately. Krasimira wasn't about to do that. Thanks to the chaos surrounding Hayden's departure, no one had confronted her over her crucial action.To put it more precisely, the Golden Mare had been too busy and Mahdi had been wrapped up in Hayden's Decree and the resulting pressure on the Heads of House to pick the Regency. Katrina was probably a case of I'm not going to ask you so you don't have to lie to me. The only other living person in the room when Hayden's fate was sealed was me, and I'd had my hands full as well.I had to think about what I should and could do. I couldn't beat her up over Aya anymore than I could punish my Isharans for their misplaced arrogance. I decided to extend a 'thank you'; and not only for myself, but for every conceited bitch who had ever sat at this table, or all the other physical mediums the Council had used before this one.We held three votes: The Council couldn't collectively decide on how to implement Aya's other likes (1), so they agreed on her suggestion for a Regency instead (2). The final vote was to set a date for the next Council meeting (3). A date within 9 days of the Winter Solstice with the Regency to decide the precise date and give the House Heads two weeks warning.The last calamity at the meeting was initiated by a question of etiquette."How do we address the Princess at Council meetings?" the Head of House Hanwasuit inquired of Krasimira."There is no precedent for addressing the Iwaruwa alone. By our laws, she is not truly Dumalugal Aya either. She is Nasusara," Krasimira responded. Queen."She is a child," a third House Head declared, "not an Amazon.""No," Mahdi shook her head. "A, Aya is 'un-casted'. She bears an honorific presented to her by the leader of an established stronghold (Summer Camp) and confirmed by the Golden Mare minutes ago.""Congratulations my mamētu me eda," I winked to my past and present Princess, "you've just become a single-digit aged teenager.""Go Aya," Daphne and Buffy whispered behind me. Aya raised her hand, waiting for Saint Marie's recognition.However, Saint Marie moved steadily forward, declaring: "Until the Regency alters my decision, I decline assigning anyone to the Iwaruwa (heiress) whose sole purpose would be to stop her from sneaking off to endure her 12th Year Test. I judge it to be better we know where we placed her as opposed to failing to outsmart her as she needlessly proves to the Host she is, in fact, already an Amazon of the Host." Aya lowered her hand.Thus,'Yes, Aya is an Amazon of the Host' and 'Aya will take her 12th Year Test because she wants to take it, won't let us talk her out of taking it and the rest of us had better accept it'."So, she is our Queen then?"No one appeared to have an answer. Aya raised her hand once more."Yes?" the Golden Mare smiled down at her."Am I in charge?" Aya's other hand squeezed Saint Marie's as she spoke in a barely audible voice."Perhaps.""If I was in charge, I would like it if there was a law that declared the Queen of the Amazons would be officially represented by a Regency until she becomes casted, and antedate the law by one hour so this never, ever comes up again," Aya kept looking up at Saint Marie."Aya," Katrina exhaled.The council chamber was a mixture of awe, resentment and amusement. If Aya was Queen, she could make such a law. The Queen-ship was a Bronze Age autocratic institution designed to provide leadership to a 'state' in near-constant warfare with is neighbors.It was guided by oral traditions and military necessity, not written laws. As long as the queens provided successes on the battlefield and through diplomacy, she was deemed fit to rule. The traditional way of choosing a House Head was the same for the Royal House, the ruling Queen chose an heir.In the long list of Queens, less than half had been the 'eldest' child. No, those ancient War Leaders picked the bravest, smartest and most successful daughters to succeed them. Their wisdom in those selections showed in the fact the Amazons had held off a male-dominated world for over 600 years before fatally marching off to answer an ally's call to fight in the Trojan War."I advise against it," Saint Marie shook her head. "You are young. You are also the only Royal we have. Duty demands and sisters must always answer their sister's call."Translation: Aya was an adult now. It was similar to the first lesson Pamela gave me upon learning I was Ishara. We lived with bitches, it doesn't pay to play nice with bitches."Thank you," Aya nodded. She was 'thanking' Saint Marie for the lesson, no matter how hard it was to accept. Krasimira coughed."Now that the matter is settled," she spoke. The matter wasn't settled. Krasimira was steamrollering the discussion. "What do we call you?", to Aya."I, oh," in a very small voice. Aya's brow furrowed and her tiny nose wiggled. "I wish to be known by the legacy of my Anna (mother) and Atta (me, Cáel). I will be Assiyai hamai.""Love song?" Daphne murmured to Buffy."Assiyai hamai?" Krasimira asked for clarification. 'Love-song' was hardly the name of a 'fierce' Amazon Queen."The only other name I could come up with was Markappidusmene, which seemed less auspicious," she meeped. Markappidusmene meant 'Tiny Smile'."Perhaps Talliyahulla would be more auspicious?" Saint Marie nudged Aya. 'War Cry'."Oh no!" Aya balked. "That's your job.""What do you think your job is?" the Golden Mare questioned, suddenly realizing she'd made the mistake of making assumptions where Aya was concerned."To go to the cliffs with twice as many Amazon daughters, each equal to the likes of Saint Marie, Katrina, Oneida, Buffy, Elsa, Kohar and Tad fi as exist today. We must not 'survive', or simply replenish our numbers."We must become stronger because the World is a terribly messed up place," she raised her wounded hand and splayed her digits for the others to see the two she was missing, "and has become too small for us to seek safety in hidden freeholds any longer. If we cannot hide, we must rule openly. We are Amazons. Having no equals, we must rule alone. The only people we can trust, really trust, are the sisters at our sides."My job is to advance my People's cause with both compassion and cruelty and I will do so alone, because the Amazon Queen has no equals, only daughters."Not a sound. I could count out the individual fan blades recycling the air."Let our enemies tremble," Saint Marie nodded, repeating an earlier declaration."Assiyai hamai," Krasimira intoned, making Aya's royal name official before adding, "Assiyai hamai, you are mistaken about one thing. You are not alone. You have a mamētu me eda.""Oh," she perked up, shedding the gloom which surrounded her. She looked at me, our eyes met and we both grinned, then she giggled...and yet again, up her hand went."Yes?" Saint Marie looked upon Aya respectfully and then at me with much suspicion."Is the mamētu me eda of my mamētu me eda also my mamētu me eda?" Aya asked.Just like old times, only Katrina was ahead of the game. "Oh, by Epona," the Spy-mistress snorted."Cáel Wakko Ishara, who is your mamētu me eda, oh no," Saint Marie bristled."Ah, indeed," Krasimira nodded. "An unlooked for bonus.""Does someone care to enlighten the rest of us?" the head of House Nemain prodded."Oh!" That was Elsa."That's right!" Oneida, she was definitely a fan of me and my spasmodic lifestyle."Wakko Ishara's mamētu me eda, other mamētu me eda, is Temujin, Great Khan of the Reborn Mongol-Turkish Khanate and ally of the Host," Saint Marie let them know. "They are bonded by Cáel risking his own life to save Temujin's. It is actually a privately understood and publically declared fact.""In Temujin's words to the international press when our Cáel and our new Queen were kidnapped : I believe Cáel is still alive. If he wasn't, we would be seeing piles upon piles of dead enemy around him and his 'boon companion', clearly visible from orbit. Until they discover this carnal pit from Hell, I am sure they are both still alive," Oneida added. Rhada flashed ill-distilled hate her way."Shawnee, is your Apprentice's mind addled with the birthing hormones of their child?" Mahdi snipped. That was merely a cultural zing, not an attempt to expose my sinister erotic misdoings. Unfortunately, she was somewhat correct. Okay, she was totally correct."That was uncalled for," Shawnee graciously chided Mahdi, thus demonstrating her ignorance of the facts soon to be in evidence."Yes, I am carrying a child of Arinniti and Ishara," Oneida proclaimed loud and proud. "We share a Warrior's Love."I wasn't really sure how anyone else reacted to the news because House Ishara exploded into violence. That is the politic way of saying Daphne and Juanita were trying to stop Buffy from beating me to death. Here was yet another Ishara-baby and it wasn't gestating inside her. I was too stunned to defend myself.And the old refrain: 'and then it got worse'."Ta  ah kattanda!" (IN HITTITE for 'you pig's ass'), Rhada howled. I missed her drawing her blade, vaulting to the top of the table and lunging at Oneida. Most of the Amazons in the room stood, yet held their ground.They weren't shocked into indecisiveness, only trying to understand the nature of the conflict before intervening. This was not the first 'your Amazon did something my Amazon found infuriating' public threat they had to have dealt with. Rhada was more volatile than the average woman of her breed and station, true, but a violent in-chamber assault?That wasn't the 'worse' though. Oneida drawing her blade in an open challenge to Rhada wasn't the worse either, nor was her shouting."He loves me! He merely saved you!"Saint Marie yelling 'Ishara! Ishara!' over and over again, demanding I put my house back in order wasn't the end of my woes, nope.Me being yanked free of my House fur-ball into the volcanic gaze of Elsa as she seethed, "Rhada?" Oh yeah, Elsa's people and Rhada's people had a bit of a blood feud going on, how could I have forgotten that?But wait!"Not Fabiola!" gasped Messina, bizarrely assuming I slept with, okay, not such a huge assumption."Gael?" voiced by the Head of House Bendis, followed by Gael's "I'm late.""Damn it!" I pulled away from Elsa (slightly)."No. She only lets me ejaculate on 'safe days'," to Messina, Fabiola's Mom."Oh, come on! We had sex one time!" to Gael of Bendis, and finally,"Stop it!" to Rhada and Oneida, (deep breathe). "Really?" with my most believable happy face plastered on. "This is great news!"No. No it wasn't, and I could read the ugly emotional undercurrents on the faces of everyone present, except Aya, who kept the faith."Ishara," Saint Marie rumbled. I held up one finger to forestall her wrath."Oneida, Rhada and I have already decided to name our daughter Parvati. My daughter by Tad fi, ordained by the Goddess to be the first born, will be named Shala while my first son will be called Harki heni (White Hair, I'd call him Raider when we were in the 'outside' world).""My daughter by Miyako Yuri will be named Suwais-urāni, Fushichou in her Mother's tongue, in honor of Sakuniyas. My, other relationships," I would have liked to say 'none of your business', except Amazon mothers, or not, those children would be of Ishara's blood and potentially their kin.

Hey Yo! This week we're joined by Chicago's Sweetheart, Missa Kate! We talk about the moment she realized she wanted to be a wrestler! Adam Sandler Movies! Her Theme Music! Food! John Cena! Hating to Love? Wrestling meets Hockey? Acting! Cumbia dancing and Conga lines! Plus so much more! Enjoy! *I do not own the rights to any music used in this episode* This episode is sponsored by Opie The Indian Ringneck! Make sure to grab some Opie merch at www.opiethevip.store and follow Opie on all social medias platforms! Thank you to The Breakaway Brewing Company for sponsoring this episode! Breakaway Brewing Company is a cycling-themed brewery and gastropub located in San Antonio, Texas. The brewery offers a variety of beers, including IPAs, ales, and pilsners, with a focus on balanced flavors plus non-alcoholic options! Located at 1518 East Grayson St and Find 'em on Facebook or Instagram @breakawaybrewingsa !

Pam Barnes.She's almost as famous in Australian TV as the stars she's produced. Pam's clip board and pen were as well-known as Dickie Knee's cap on the weekly top rating show Hey Hey It's Saturday for most of the 80s and 90s and before that she was behind the scenes of some of Australian television's most loved shows.Listen to her story to hear more........ (and stay for the outtakes at the end)Thank you to Max Thomas for his Conga theme music

Chicken Wars! When does a Conga Line become public property? German Nudist beach handing out bans. LINKS If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our dms @matt.and.alex at https://bit.ly/mattandalex-ig Get Alex Dyson for Wannon Merch at https://bit.ly/adyson-merch . CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Executive Producer: James ParkinsonAudio Imager: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gentle, quite, generous and multi talented man, You wouldn't think that he was mistaken for the Band "Skyhooks"Or as a chef, he had a daily 1000 meal service. Or that he has completed in 3 marathons.Has a Black Belt in JudoWas a volunteer fire fighter in the Ash Wednesday Fires.Has a gold medal in Margarine Modelling.Socialised with entertainers including Frank Sinatra, Alice Cooper, Dinah Ross and many, many moreAll apart from his odd heart attack or 2 or was it 3. And a broken neckHe does have a story to tellPlease meet our inaugural guest of the show and member of the Camberwell Petanque ClubGreg HarrisThank you to Max Thomas for his Conga theme music

Here you have my last session of my Ibiza Stardust show!! True to my style, a session full of Tech-house, house and funky. I hope you like it and dance!!

Send us a textHere in Episode 204 of the No Name Music Cast, it is Tim's turn to pick the topic and he chooses to talk about The Pointer Sisters, Shania Twain and Gloria Estefan calling it The Ladies of Pop!We cover their hits such as Slow Hand, Conga, Jump and Man! I Feel Like a Woman.We also cover the Kennedy Centre Honours, Sponge Bob, Garth Brooks and Taxes!Tim also has a Love Shack update!https://www.facebook.com/NoNameMusicCast/Support the show

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The CPQ Podcast team has some updates for you before we take a short break for the winter holidays. 1. CPQ Sales Reports Are Here! We've been busy collaborating with CPQ vendors throughout 2024. We're proud to announce the release of our first industry analyst report called "CPQ Sales Report." These insightful reports analyze leading CPQ solutions, highlighting their strengths and ideal use cases. While we initially aimed to publish 10 reports by the end of the year, we're happy to report we're on track to deliver several more in the first quarter of 2025. Our goal remains to have 25-30 CPQ Sales Reports available by this time next year. 2. Power Up Your Feedback We want your help to make the CPQ Podcast even better in 2025! Here are some ways you can contribute: Would you like to see us regularly on YouTube? What do you love (or not love) about the show? Would you prefer deeper dives into specific CPQ topics with experts?  Are you craving more technical discussions? Let us know your thoughts! Your feedback is crucial as we strive to create even more engaging CPQ content next year. Share your ideas with us at info@novuscpq.com. We appreciate all your input and will take it to heart. Happy Holidays from the CPQ Podcast Team! We look forward to bringing you another year of thought-provoking episodes in 2025. The CPQ Podcast will be back on January 26, 2025

Join Frank as he sits down with Suren Reddy, co-founder and principal at Cloudely, a leading Salesforce and Conga CPQ System Integrator. In this insightful episode, Suren delves into the world of CPQ, discussing: A Diverse Client Base: Learn how Cloudely caters to a wide range of clients, from SMBs to large enterprises. Innovative No-Code/Low-Code Solutions: Discover "Config," Cloudely's proprietary solution that empowers businesses with three powerful modules: HRMS, PMS, and Quality. The Future of CPQ with Agentforce: Explore how Agentforce can revolutionize the way Cloudely's clients approach CPQ and leverage the power of data. Data Cloud Integration: Understand the synergy between Agentforce and Data Cloud, and how this combination can drive business growth. Industry Insights: Learn about industry events, including Tahoe Dreamin', which Cloudely attends. Tune in to this informative podcast to gain valuable insights into the latest CPQ trends and how Cloudely is helping businesses achieve their goals. Website: https://cloudely.com/ email: sreddy@cloudely.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suren-reddy-94735887/ 

Kate Molleson journeys through the Christmas season in Latin America, introducing the composers who shaped local festivities across centuries and longitudes. From cathedrals to countryside to the deep heat of megacities, we revel in music for worship, friendship, family and fiestas.Music Featured: Trad: Esta Noche es Nochebuena Juan Garcia de Zespedes: Convidando esta la noche Gaspar Fernandes: Xicochi Conetzintle; Tleycantimo Choquiliya Gaspar Fernandes: A Belen me llego, Tio Manuel de Zumaya: Celebren publiquen Manuel de Zumaya: El de pedro solamente; Angelicas milicias Trad: Mañanitas guadalupanas Trad: Miren cuantas luces; De larga jornada; La Pinata Jose Alfredo Jimenez: Amarga Navidad; Se va diciembre Arturo Márquez: Conga del Fuego Nuevo Trad: Niño Lindo Vicente Emilio Sojo: Five Pieces from Venezuela Trad: Corre caballito; La mula Aldemaro Romero: Fuga con Pajarillo (from Suite for Strings) Teresa Carreño: Nocturne: Souvenir de mon pays Evencio Castellanos: Avilena Suite (excerpt) Trad: Huachitorito Alberto Ginastera: Villancico Astor Piazzolla: Invierno Porteño (Four Seasons); Milonga del Angel Guastavino: 3 Argentinian Romances: Baile Ariel Ramirez: Navidad Nuestra Luis Aguile: Ven a mi casa esta navidad Osvaldo Pugliese: Navidad João Gilberto: Presente de Natal Antonio Carlos Gomes: Sonata for Strings ‘O burrico de pau' (4th mvt) Chiquinha Gonzaga: As pombas; Saudade José Maurício Nunes Garcia: Missa Pastoril for Christmas Night Assis Valente: Recadinho de Papai Noel Assis Valente: Boas Festas Antonio Carlos Jobim: Anos Dourados; Wave M. Camargo Guarnieri: Flor de Tremembe Llego la Navidad La Fiesta de Pilito Rafael Hernadez: Triste Navidad Rafael Hernandez: Casitas de la Montana Chuito El de Bayamon: Los tres Santo Reyes Trad: A las Zarandelas Arbolito Amaury Vellay Torregrosa: Villancico Yaucano De la montaña venimos Pasteles y Lechon Canto a Borinquen; Aires de Navidad Sylvia Rexach: Lamento de Navidad José Feliciano: Feliz NavidadPresented by Kate Molleson Produced by Amelia Parker for BBC Audio Wales & West For full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for A Latin American Christmas https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0025ll7And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we've featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z

This week on the Revenue Insights Podcast, Graham Smith speaks with Sean Murray, Senior Director of Sales and Sales Development at LeadIQ. In this episode, Sean shares his journey to tech sales, discusses his approach to building high-performing SDR teams, and explains why quality outreach trumps quantity in today's sales landscape. Sean Murray is Senior Director of Sales and Sales Development at LeadIQ, a pipeline generation platform focused on delivering high-quality contact data. With over a decade of experience across various sales roles, Sean has transformed LeadIQ's sales development approach from a volume-based to a quality-focused strategy. Before LeadIQ, Sean held positions at Salesforce, Conga, and Meltwater.

Andrew Bennett is the CMO at Conga, a revenue lifecycle management company. After graduating from Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree in computer science, he began his career in tech at Onyx Software, where he led professional services for nine years. He later pursued his entrepreneurial aspirations by running a successful fly-fishing lodge business for almost a decade. Returning to the tech sector, Andrew joined Smartsheet, where he built the company's digital marketing and demand generation capabilities, led commercial sales, and ultimately served as CMO for his last three years, during which Smartsheet achieved over $1 billion in ARR. Six months ago, he joined Conga, where he now focuses on enhancing the company's global brand and driving demand for its offerings.Conga is a revenue lifecycle management company offering solutions across three main pillars: contract lifecycle management, document automation, and configure, price, and quote (CPQ). What sets Conga apart is its unified platform, where all these products seamlessly integrate to support customers' needs.In today's show, Alan and Andrew discuss Andrew's role at Conga and his efforts to drive alignment between sales and marketing. They delve into MarTech stacks, exploring how to prioritize and optimize these investments, along with strategies for measuring the real financial impact of marketing efforts.In this episode, you'll learn:Strategies to align marketing and salesHow to prioritize and rationalize MarTech stacksSteps to meaningfully measure the impact of your marketingKey Highlights:[01:27] Merging fly-fishing and MarTech[04:50] Career path to CMO of Conga[07:52] What is Conga[10:15] How to bring marketing and sales together and get them aligned[15:40] Rationalizing and maximizing MarTech stacks[18:40] Approaching impact measurement[23:30] Net dollar retention rate[24:34] Leveraging partnerships for brand and results[29:50] An experience from your past that defines you[31:02] Advice to your younger self[33:22] A topic that you and other marketers need to learn more about[35:02] Trends or subcultures others should follow[37:34] Largest opportunity or threat to marketers todayLooking for more?Visit our website for the full show notes, links to resources mentioned in this episode, and ways to connect with the guest! Become a member today and listen ad-free, visit https://plus.acast.com/s/marketingtoday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a deep dive into Salesforce-focused CPQ solutions in Germany with Dennis Knodt, Founder & Managing Director, and Ivan Todorov, Managing Director, from Valuent. These industry experts share valuable insights on: The inspiration behind Valuent and its journey (combines "why" and "how" they started) Their target market segments (clarifies focus areas) Valuent's Salesforce consulting expertise (streamlines specific service offerings) Why they specialize in High Tech and Tech companies (highlights industry focus) Collaboration between their German and Bulgarian teams (explains teamwork structure) The dynamics of working with Salesforce Teams (clarifies partnership) The current Salesforce market landscape in Germany (streamlines market analysis) Their take on the evolution of Salesforce CPQ solutions (addresses "old + new" solutions) Don't miss this opportunity to learn from these experts and explore the future of Salesforce CPQ in Germany! Connect with Dennis and Ivan on LinkedIn: Dennis Knodt: https://de.linkedin.com/in/dennis-knodt Ivan Todorov: https://bg.linkedin.com/in/ivan-todoroff-8a8398167 Visit Valuent's website: https://www.valuent.io/en

Let’s check in with Adventures of Rome and see how he is dominating every aspect of this game from toe to tip. Yes, sir, can’t nothing go wrong for Rome now!

Have you been wondering how to best leverage customer reference calls to make better CPQ Solution decisions? In this episode, we dive into the essential questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. We'll share practical tips and best practices to make the most of these important and powerful calls.

Jarrett debuts new song Conner Conga ahead of the Cardinals matchup versus the Miami Dolphins. 

Top Stories1. New walkway opens downtownSeattle Magazine article2. Gen Z getting fired quicklyYahoo Finance article3. Pokemon to open a museumPSBJ article4. Avalara to move officesPSBJ articleAbout guest Maureen Wiley Clough - Founder & Host, It Gets Late Early podcastMaureen founded the It Gets Late Early podcast about aging in the tech industry about a year and a half ago. Prior to that, she was the head of partnerships at UpKeep and was the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Conga. In terms of Seattle companies – she's worked at Pitchbook, Zulily, and Concur. She also worked for Lumatax, which was one of the companies Pioneer Square Labs invested in.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

On the latest episode of Six Five Media at Smartsheet ENGAGE, host David Nicholson sits down with Smartsheet's Jennifer Stockton, Senior Director of Solutions Marketing, and Conga's Courtney Finger, Principal of Product Marketing Operations, for an insightful conversation about how Conga has leveraged the Smartsheet platform to transform its marketing operations. Their discussion covers: The key challenges Conga faced in marketing operations and why Smartsheet was the ultimate solution. The journey from "chaos to collaboration" made possible by Smartsheet's adoption within Conga. Favorite Smartsheet features that boost marketing and creative operations. The importance of scalability for creative teams and how Smartsheet supports this growth. Unique benefits that Smartsheet offers to organizations seeking streamlined and collaborative creative processes. Don't miss out on this deep dive into how Smartsheet is driving innovation in marketing! Learn more at Smartsheet.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Heather Hershey, the Digital Commerce Research Director at IDC. Heather, a self-made entrepreneur with a unique journey from adult learner to commerce expert, shares her personal experiences and industry insights. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of IDC Analyst Reports and explore the current state of CPQ. Heather discusses her early days in CPQ, the valuable lessons learned from recent ProductScape and MarketScape reports, and her surprising discoveries during CPQ solution reviews. We also cover hot topics like digital quoting, subscriptions, and the "everything as a service" trend. Heather provides her expert perspective on these issues and shares her thoughts on the future of CPQ. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry's leading analysts. Tune in to learn more about IDC's research and gain valuable insights into the world of CPQ. Note: Want to meet Heather in person? She'll be attending Optimizly Opticon the week of November 18th. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhershey1/ 

This week on the Revenue Insights Podcast, Guy Rubin, founder and CEO of Ebsta, speaks with Ron Gupta, Chief Revenue Officer at Evolution IQ. In this episode, Guy and Ron explore the intricacies of revenue generation, customer retention, and the evolving role of technology in sales. They discuss how Ron shaped effective go-to-market strategies, and now leverages AI to transform the insurance sector. Rob Gupta is the Chief Revenue Officer at EvolutionIQ, who created the world's first fully AI-driven claims guidance platform for the most sophisticated insurance carriers in the world. He is also an LP and part of the Investment Committee at Triphammer Ventures, an Alumni Ventures' venture capital fund for alumni of Cornell that invests in companies with a Cornell connection. Before this, Ron was the Chief Revenue Officer at Ushur, and Vice President of Sales at Conga.

In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy discusses the importance of strategic decision making in sales, emphasizing better discovery, qualification, and the necessity of focusing on ideal customers. He is joined by panelists Noel Goggin, CEO & Culture Leader at Conga, Ryan Staley, Founder & CEO, Whale Boss, and Kyle Williams, Founder at Brickstack. The conversation gets into utilizing AI for sales efficiency, fostering impactful customer relationships, and aligning sales efforts with value-based selling. The guests also delve into the importance of business acumen and trustworthiness in successful sales engagements.Host Andy Paul is the expert on modern B2B selling and author of three best-selling, award-winning sales books, including his latest Sell Without Selling Out. Visit andypaul.com to subscribe to his newsletter for even more strategies and tips to accelerate your win rate.

In this episode, Jack McCullough sits down with Simon Edwards, CFO of Conga, to discuss the dynamic role of the CFO in today's business environment. They explore how Simon leverages his background in technology and engineering to drive financial strategy and growth at Conga, a leader in revenue lifecycle management. Tune in to discover insights on career development, operational efficiency, and the critical relationship between the CEO and CFO in steering company success. To book a demo with Payhawk, click here. To book a demo with Planful, click here.

¿Qué significado tiene el abrazo entre Dina Boluarte y el ministro Santivañez? Ministra Pérez de Cuellar pide a la población que recen por ellos para no caer en la tentación. Y el Poder Judicial toma una decisión histórica sobre el proyecto minero Conga.

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Join me in the latest episode of the CPQ Podcast as we delve into the groundbreaking CPQ Sales Report now available from Novus CPQ!

This episode of the CPQ Podcast features Noel Goggin, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience at companies like Aptos and Epicor Software. Now, at the helm of Conga, Noel sheds light on: pivotal moments that shaped his impressive career his unique leadership style Conga's company culture and how they empower their teams insights from influential figures like Jim Collins the power of mentorship - both the guidance he received and how he fosters it at Conga Conga's cutting-edge Revenue Lifecycle Management platform artificial intelligence and its role at Conga why Rebate Management is a game-changer for Conga and much more! This episode is packed with valuable insights, and because it was so informative, we've created a Part 2 (under 15 minutes with new material that is not published in this audio version of the CPQ Podcast) coming soon to YouTube! website https://conga.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-goggin-ceo-%E2%98%85-78ba45/ 

Release Date: April 19, 2015A “clownpire” makes a controversial baseball call and finds himself investigating a burglary and maybe a murder.Original Air Date: August 13, 1942Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net

This episode of the CPQ Podcast features the inspiring Archana Vadya. With over 25 years of experience at giants like Oracle, Conga, and VMWare, she's taking the tech world by storm as the co-founder of PartneRite. Join us for a deep dive as Archana discusses: Her incredible journey: From a Finance MBA to a trailblazing tech entrepreneur. The startup hustle: How to navigate the exciting (and sometimes challenging) world of building a new company,especially in today's economic climate. The future of co-selling: Discover Archana's AI-powered platform that streamlines partner ecosystems for maximized co-selling success. CPQ integration made easy: Learn how PartneRite works with existing CPQ solutions. Orchestration mastery: Unpack the power of PartneRite's features – catalog, deal, fulfillment, and settlement orchestration – for a smoother co-selling experience. Cloud vs. resell co-selling: Demystify the differences between these two co-selling models and choose the best fit for your business. And that's not all! Archana has even more insights to share. Tune in and get ready to be inspired! website https://www.partnerite.com/  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/archanavadya/  email archana.vadya@partnerite.com 

'Saxo en Conga', una histórica grabación del saxofonista Tito Rivera, registrada en los estudios de la Radio Cadena Suaritos, nos permite activar nuestra banda sonora. Así honramos la labor de este maestro que, durante largos años, simultaneó su pasión por la música con la venta e importación de instrumentos, accesorios y partituras editadas en aquella Habana de los años 40 y 50, inculcando en su pequeño hijo el amor, respeto y entrega a la música. De esta forma celebramos el 76 cumpleaños del gran Paquito de Rivera, nacido en La Habana el 4 de junio de 1948. A la par de la exigente tutela artística de su padre, quien le mostró siendo apenas un niño la grandeza del icónico clarinetista Benny Goodman, muy pronto demostró su virtuosismo. La prodigiosa vida nocturna habanera de los años 50 le abriría, pocos años después, los primeros caminos al joven músico iniciando así su formidable y extensa andadura por los escenarios. Avanzada la convulsa década del 60 formó parte del importante Teatro Musical de La Habana. Más tarde, junto a Chucho Valdés y otros notables músicos, participó en la fundación de la Orquesta de Música Moderna, agrupación que debutó en las tablas del veterano teatro 'Auditorium' en 1967, marcando además el preámbulo de la que será, a comienzos de la década siguiente, una de las formaciones más influyentes y progresivas de la música popular cubana: 'Irakere'. Celebramos también con estos sonidos la excelencia artística de Paquito de Rivera, creador todo terreno quien desde el exilio no ha dejado de promover y representar lo más auténtico de la música popular cubana en todos los escenarios del mundo. Primero con 'Lucha Almada', compartiendo micrófonos y cuerdas con Alejandro Gutiérrez, mediando los años 90, y luego integrando el mega proyecto 'Habana Abierta', Vanito comenzó a marcar el pulso de su generación con sus canciones. En sus ingeniosas composiciones destacan indistintamente la temática amorosa, la más tierna canción infantil, la problemática social y, por supuesto, lo netamente bailable pues en el genio creativo de Vanito no han dejado de manifestarse la alegría, la fiesta y el disfrute de vivir. Vanito tiene la gentileza de compartir con nosotros una de sus grabaciones más recientes: 'Boca arriba y sobre cama', Vanito Brown. Y muchísimo feeling nos traen los próximos minutos. La novedosa corriente que finalizando los años 40 del siglo XX cubano, le abrió nuevos caminos formales, melódicos y armónicos a la canción y al bolero en la isla. Sucedieron sus integrantes a una generación de pianistas y compositores que, en la frontera de los 30 a los 40, habían trazado otras rutas. Aquellos muchachos del feeling, en su inmensa mayoría, se acercaron a la composición desde la guitarra con una visión completamente empírica. Próxima a sus 90 años es un gusto volver sobre algunas de las piezas de la gran Marta Valdés. Gema Corredera, Haydée Milanés, Miriam Ramos, Doris de la Torre y Elena Burke, algunas de nuestras voces más altas, nos recordarán a continuación algo de la obra de nuestra filinera mayor. El contrabajista guantanamero Yelsy Heredia vuelve a la carga. Siempre creativo y defendiendo lo más raigal de la música cubana esta vez ha emprendido una travesía entre la isla y Colombia. Tiene esta nueva producción un sugerente título: 'Los mismos negros'. Con algunos tracks de este album nos despedimos.

This CPQ Podcast episode features Mitesh Sura, Practice Lead and Chief Growth Officer at GoCloudz. GoCloudz offers a modular CPQ solution built natively for the Salesforce platform. In this interview, Mitesh discusses: GoCloudz CPQ Functionality: Learn about the core functionalities of GoCloudz, including product configuration, quoting with PDF generation, and order management. Use Cases and Industries: Discover the industries and business scenarios where GoCloudz CPQ is most commonly applied. Salesforce AppExchange Reviews: Learn about their user ratings and reviews to get a sense of how other Salesforce users experience GoCloudz. Free Trial Availability: Learn more about GoCloudz free trials so interested parties can test their solution before committing. Additionally, the conversation touches on: The most frequent business needs that GoCloudz encounters from potential CPQ users. Target Audience: This episode is interesting for Salesforce users or businesses considering a CPQ solution, particularly SMBs and mid-sized companies. website https://gocloudz.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/salesforcearchitect/  email mitesh@gocloudz.com   

Escucha aquí la opinión de Glatzer Tuesta, conductor del programa No Hay Derecho. En esta edición de No Hay Derecho abordaremos, entre otros temas: - Caso Inti y Bryan: pericia balística concluye que lesiones de manifestantes contra Manuel Merino fuero de armas de la PNP. - Silvana Carrión: anulación de los casos de Marcelo Odebrecht en Brasil no afecta a los casos en Perú. - Ministerio de Energía y Minas afirma que proyecto minero Conga sí va.

“Un pueblo menos pobre, que retorne a la clase media, sería la mejor noticia como antecedente sociopolítico para las elecciones del 2026. La pandemia nos trajo a Castillo. Que la parálisis de la inversión privada no nos traiga otro radical en el futuro”Visita nuestra web https://i.mtr.cool/azupvrpevz https://i.mtr.cool/ivslzzjbvc facebook.com/sudacaperu.pe https://i.mtr.cool/vsdlxuxvkb https://i.mtr .cool/conlxtlhgv https://i.mtr.cool/evdmjizunl https://i.mtr.cool/jagjwrkvgb tiktok.com/@sudacaperu  Lima – Perú #juancarlostafur #sudacaperú #análisispolítico #sudakaperúhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/Juancarlostafur690

In this episode, we dive into the world of CPQ implementations with Chirag Gulati, CEO & Chief Architect of RevSolutions.co. Chirag brings experience working with various CPQ solutions and projects on Salesforce and Conga. Here's what you'll learn: The challenges and rewards of Chirag's experience with diverse CPQ implementations. Why RevSolutions.co prioritizes "rescue projects" and how they help companies get back on track. The pitfalls of over-customization and change management in CPQ projects, and how to avoid them. RevSolutions.co's vision for building proprietary software on top of Salesforce and Conga. Why Chirag views Salesforce's Revenue Lifecycle Management (RLM) Solution as a game-changer. The specific needs of mid-size and SMB customers in the CPQ landscape. The top CPQ requirements that RevSolutions.co consistently encounters. Tune in for actionable insights and expert advice to streamline your sales process with CPQ! website https://revsolutions.co/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/cggulati/ email cgulati@revsolutions.co 

The famed actor and the taller of the hand operated drums.   Thinking Music Get those drums out of the cupboard?   Link to the answer NPR   Support the podcasts you listen to on Lenny.fm   More about the show - www.nearly.com.au/somehow-related-podcast-with-glenn-robbins-and-dave-oneil/   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly Media. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.   Looking for another podcast? The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave's other podcasts with comedians after gigs. The Junkees with Dave O'Neil & Kitty Flanagan - The sweet and salty roundabout! Junk food abounds! Confessions - laugh along with Sam Petersen and friends as he reads outrageous confessions from people you'll never meet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.lenny.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the CPQ Podcast, join me as I chat with Suren Reddy from Cloudely. Suren sheds light on their latest product, "Config," and delves into their System Integration Services tailored for Salesforce, Conga, and Logik.io. Throughout the discussion, Suren covers: The role of artificial intelligence within their proprietary solution and its application in supporting off-the-shelf solutions. The significance of plug-and-play systems. Integration packages designed to connect CPQ with other solutions. Cloudely's focus on serving SMBs and mid-size customers. Their utilization of ChatGPT internally and within their new product. Suren's perspective on the diminishing relevance of coding and the importance of embracing no-code/low-code solutions. Insights into Conga Connect, Dreamforce, and SaaStr. Tune in for an engaging conversation packed with valuable insights into CPQ and beyond. website https://cloudely.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/surenreddykatta/ email help@cloudely.com 

Yamil Conga is a percussionist and drummer with over 20 years of experience playing a vast array of musical genres in live venues, music videos and in the studio. A native of Puerto Rico and a current resident of Nashville, Yamil has benefitted from a vast array of musical influences. Salsa runs in Yamil's blood due to his father, singer songwriter, Eladio Jimenez, who wrote and produced for several Latin giants. Knowing that music has no boundaries, Yamil's mission is to make people fall in love with the art of live performance and foster a new generation of percussionists. Yamil tours nationally and internationally bringing educational lectures on the conga drum and salsa music. He is currently the percussionist and DJ for Country artist Frank Ray. Yamil rounds out his calendar performing with corporate bands as well as performing as a soloist as a drumming DJ.   In this episode, Yamil talks about:    Diversifying your "portfolio”    Being proactive with your daily activities    The evolution of the drumming/DJ thing    Playing with artist Frank Ray    Lecturing on the origin of the conga in American music    The influence of his father's legacy    Percussion advice for drum set players

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#257: Today, we're saying goodbye to a space with a storied legacy in this city – the Conga Room. The Latin nightclub opened in 1998, and brought in artists ranging from Celia Cruz and Tito Puente to Maluma and Bad Bunny.  The club's star studded list of investors included Jennifer Lopez, Sheila E., comedian Paul Rodriguez, and actor Jimmy Smits.  This week, the Conga Room is closing its doors.  The legacy of the club will live on through a non-profit called Conga Kids, a program bringing music and dance of the African diaspora to classrooms across L.A. But it is still the end of an era. One of the Conga Room's original investors, Jimmy Smits, talked with me about the club's legacy.  

Join us for a conversation with Scott Green, a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of international experience. Scott is the Founder & CEO of Profit Drivers, a company specializing in System Integration and pricing strategy services for solutions like Pricefx. They also offer their own proprietary software to help businesses tackle their pricing challenges. In this episode, Scott dives deep into: The benefits of diverse industry experience in navigating the complexities of pricing strategy. Profit Drivers' offering: a fractional Center of Excellence (CoE) to empower businesses with pricing expertise. Top business priorities companies are facing today. C-suite expectations and how to meet their needs. The typical project process at Profit Drivers. Why pricing consulting goes beyond simply improving margins and unlocks broader business value. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to gain a competitive edge through strategic pricing. website: https://profitdrivers.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgreen5/ email: scott.green@profitdrivers.com 

Ga Ga Ti Ga, Ga Ga Ga Ti Ga... John talked about the Samba sing-a-long, studying in India, and Brazil, recording vibes and various percussion instruments, the importance of cultural context in music, and bringing your A-game to every studio session! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is John Arrucci, an acclaimed master artist in Classical, Jazz, North Indian, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian and other indigenous traditions and someone I first met when he moved to Nashville to build his studio. Having composed, performed, and instructed for over 40 years, John has studied on three continents and received numerous honors.  His work as drummer and percussionist is featured on scores for feature films, television, commercial spots and recordings including on Sony, Polygram, Mercury, Chesky, Koch Jazz, Chiaroscuro, Rykodisc and other labels. He has performed and/or recorded with Michael Brecker, John Patittucci, Mariah Carey, David Byrne, Philip Glass Ensemble, and for Dalai Lama, Bishop Desmond Tutu and many other dignitaries and has performed at notable venues such as Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Merkin Hall and United Nations. His percussion can be found on programs including Patriot, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O'Donnell.  As a composer, John has received numerous commissions, grants and awards from members of The New York Philharmonic, The Manhattan Marimba Quartet, The Mannes College of Music and many others. His acclaimed 2011 release “Metaphors” features 9 of his compositions and performances on Drum Set, Vibes, Marimba and Percussion. John taught for over 20 years at Princeton University, the City University of New York, and many other prominent institutions including an Eastman School of Music where he graduated with distinction. The Smithsonian Institution awarded him a Post-Doctoral level research fellowship to study Tabla in Benares, India with Pandit Sharda Sahai. He has also studied music in Brazil, and Shekere and Agbe with the renowned Chief James Hawthorne Bey, and Conga and Afro-Cuban drumming with Frank Malabe and Tabla with Robert Becker. He has basically done a tremendous amount of music and finally landed in Nashville, Tennessee making himself available for in-studio and remote recording, live performances, touring, commissions and Master Classes, one of which I recently took to learn Samba drumming which was amazing! THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://gracedesign.com/ https://www.native-instruments.com use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://lewitt.link/rockstars https://iZotope.com use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.adam-audio.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79yhhF3Yr5dp4a9iMhkqBn?si=6869fa6d30e44433 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/442

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Friday, February 9, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate her daily news digest and share it with our audience—tune in every morning on the TRNN podcast feed to hear about the latest important news stories from Canada and around the world.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnewsReferenced articles:Story 1 - Widow of Amazon worker who died after a fire alarm is moved to a 1-bdroom apartment to be able to avoid a massive rent increase in her 2-bdroom apartment.Story 2 - Montreal couple had to pay $200 to get access to the Minister of Transportation to talk about reducing drunk driving.Story 3 - Three delegates uninvited from a meeting with clerks of the SCC over posts in support of Gaza.Story 4 - 4800 jobs cut at Bell, including brutal cuts to Bell Media; company made more than $2B in profits last year.Story 5 - Thousand flee from villages around Goma in DRC as M23 fighters arrive.

ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – Thoughts on L.A. hotspot “The Conga Room” permanently closing its doors after 25 years, AND whether or not the Teamsters linking arms with IATSE ahead of their March contract talks with studios could lead to another potential Hollywood Strike…PLUS – Mo' has a review of the “We Are The World” documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Steve and Sam discuss quote-to-cash (Q2C) solutions that enable sales teams to quickly generate quotes and receive more orders. They cover use cases for field and desk-based sales, components like CPQ and eSignature integrations, rule-based guidance, and vendor solutions from Conga to MobileForce. Also discussed are sales scenarios with frequent pricing changes, needed integrations, and evaluating vendors based on industry-specific requirements.

Ethnomusicologist and event producer Lani Milstein joins Rebecca to talk about Santiago de Cuba's quintessential musical practice: conga, an Afro-Cuban percussion and song genre linked to the city's famed Carnival celebrations. It involves mass participation by people parading along with the mobile percussion ensemble and continues to be a major symbol of santiaguero identity. Songs played:Abre, Conga de Los HoyosVa a llover, Conga de San AgustínAñoranza por la conga, Sur CaribeLa mujer del pelotero, Baby Lores, Insurrecto & Clan 537Desi Arnaz performing "Babalu" - at around 0:50, he starts dancing the side-to-side conga step commonly seen in comparsa parades https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAV3bOJaQuYSur Caribe video for "Añoranza por la conga" - you'll see footage of people arollando with the congahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC6Vjr0i9swSupport the showIf you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating on Apple PodcastsFollow The Clave Chronicles on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @clavechronicleshttps://theclavechronicles.buzzsprout.comIntro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions

Dig out your platform heels, top up your body glitter and do the Locomotion...cos it's party week! The remaining 5 bakers face a Conga line-up of three challenges that stand between them and a place in the semi-finals. Josh, Dan, Matty, Christy and Tasha are tasked with whipping up the perfect sausage roll, a cheeky caterpillar cake and a beige-is-banned buffet. So join Sarah, Howard, Dan and Jane and they discuss the hits of party food week and debate what filling is allowed inside a sausage roll! Send us your questions each week to thebakedown@bakewithalegend.com and we'll get through as many as we can.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, sign up for our mystery classes as we reveal the recipes. We have limited places available for those wanting to sign up week by week so to check out the new recipes and availabilities, click here.We have many virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at thebakedown@bakewithalegend.com. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-bake-down-bake-off-unwrapped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With huge thanks toBattle bards.comSyrinscapeKevin MaCleod at IncompetechFesliyanStudiosandPedar B HelandFor their excellent music and sfxIntro Theme Composed by Ninichi : ninichimusic.com Twitter : @ninichimusicYou can find my new scenario "The Idol of Thoth" herehttp://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/229639/The-Idol-of-Thoth?src=hottest_filteredYou can find us:On twitter @HWRpodcastOn Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HowWeRollPodcast/On Discord: https://discord.gg/C7h6vuDOn reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowWeRollPodcast