Podcasts about Connect the dots

The latest UFO disclosure drop may be connecting dots that have been sitting in plain sight for decades. We dive into newly released UAP material involving strange craft encounters, unexplained injuries, warp-drive concepts, wormholes, government contractors, and the $22 million program connected to Skinwalker Ranch—where researchers investigated everything from UFOs and orbs to poltergeist activity and Bigfoot-like creatures.But what if these stories aren't separate at all? We examine reports of massive cloud-like UAPs, government research into breakthrough propulsion, Bigelow-linked programs, and the possibility that the most important data has never been made public. From Skinwalker Ranch to interdimensional theories and secret aerospace research, this episode asks whether the latest disclosure is finally revealing pieces of a much larger picture.If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890

Police are investigating the discovery of a sixth woman's body in Kwa-Thema, Springs. This latest discovery brings to six the number of women's bodies found in Ekurhuleni in the last two months. Yesterday, a fifth woman's body was also discovered in Olifantsfontein, near Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. Authorities say investigators have not yet established whether the six cases are linked, or whether police are dealing with one perpetrator, multiple perpetrators. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to independent crime and policing expert Dr Mxolisi Mathebula

Connect The Dots with Tom Edison Frustration With the Galactic Confederation, Trump's Economy, and the Urantia Revelation Host Tom Edison spends a caller-free hour of Connect The Dots venting about cowardly extraterrestrials, President Trump's economy, and gatekeepers like Cobra and Ashayana Deane, before turning to The Urantia Revelation and the MerKaBa as keys to a coming shift in human consciousness. Opening the Show and Challenging the ETs Tom Edison opens the broadcast by announcing the name of the show, introducing himself as host, and reminding listeners that this is BBS Internet Radio, a place he calls "Radio Free America" where he can speak freely without censorship. He repeats the call-in number, 888-627-6008, and pushes listeners to phone in, asking pointedly what kind of person would not want to participate. He then turns his attention to extraterrestrials, saying he has tried to make contact and that they are too afraid to meet with him. He thanks the "good" ETs for whatever help they have offered over the past ten or twenty years but insists they have not solved humanity's problems fast enough. He argues that neither the good nor the bad ETs are as superior as they think, calling the good ones cowards and chickens for not moving faster to free the Earth from negative forces. Venting About Trump and Rising Prices Edison shifts into a lengthy critique of President Trump, saying he is not anti-Trump but believes the administration mainly serves the wealthy rather than ordinary Americans. He blames Trump's decisions for rising gasoline and grocery prices, sarcastically telling listeners to "thank President Trump" for the cost of living. He calls Trump "a thousand times better than Biden" yet also says, using blunt language, that Trump has "messed it up" for everyday people while helping billionaire friends. Edison challenges any listeners with connections to Trump to pass along an invitation for him to call the show, insisting he could explain how the country should be run. He describes Trump as someone who "knows a little" but not as much as he believes, and repeats his invitation for anyone listening with a telephone to call in and discuss it live on the air. White Light, Plasma Bodies, and Agartha Edison introduces a stretch of metaphysical teaching, asking listeners whether they know how to breathe in white light from the center of the cosmic universe and exhale, along with the light, whatever no longer serves them. He references a figure he calls Cobra, described as representing a resistance movement connected to a realm inside the Earth called Agartha, and repeatedly invites callers to explain concepts like the plasma body or the astral body if they know more than he does. He recalls an old Outer Limits episode about soldiers fitted with helmets that constantly command them to fight, comparing it to what he calls modern "frequency helmets" broadcasting negative emotion into people's astral bodies. He laments that dark forces still control the planet because what he calls the Galactic Confederation refuses to intervene, accusing them of cowardice for waiting until conditions are, in their view, perfectly safe. Frustration With the Galactic Confederation Edison grows increasingly critical of the Galactic Confederation, arguing that full disclosure will never come from governments because it would force an admission of secret alliances with negative extraterrestrial races he says trapped humanity in what he calls the phantom matrix. He talks about the soul chakra above the head, the oversoul, and the idea that only a portion of each person's true self resides on Earth. He urges listeners to declare their own sovereignty aloud with statements such as "I am soul, I am divine light, I am love," insisting people do not need to wait for perfect conditions to act. He recalls attending an expensive event a year earlier featuring Cobra, saying he felt shortchanged by the information offered and that the resistance movement's representative was not truly cooperative with the people he claims to serve. Doubts About Ashayana Deane and Fake Prophets Edison turns his skepticism toward other figures in the extraterrestrial-contact community, singling out Ashayana Deane for calling the Flower of Life symbol the "daisy of death" and for presenting information he believes was downloaded into her by a group he suspects are the very negative beings behind the phantom matrix. He describes traveling to Bora Bora for a Cobra-led gathering near what organizers called a stargate in the middle of the Pacific, complaining that such events cater to wealthy participants willing to pay high prices for stones and pilgrimages while ignoring the world's poor. He also criticizes an online figure he calls the "fake Ashtar Sheran," who charges roughly thirty-two dollars for lists of instructions and exercises tied to supposed upcoming galactic events, calling the practice a distraction that wastes people's time and money without delivering real change. Urantia, MerKaBa, and Closing the Show In the closing stretch, Edison discusses The Urantia Revelation, which he says teaches that Jesus of Nazareth was actually born on August 21st rather than in December, and that God is better understood as a personal Heavenly Father rather than an impersonal "source." He describes activating the MerKaBa, a star-tetrahedron energy field he says every person carries, as a coming step in human evolution alongside promised technologies like healing "med beds" and free energy devices. Noting that no callers phoned in during the hour, he chides listeners for staying silent and asks them to examine why they were too hesitant to speak up. Edison closes by announcing his next broadcast for September 26th at 11 p.m. Central time, then introduces the show's closing music, an AI-generated theme song about Connect The Dots followed by his own composition, "Trump It."

Join Pastor Nathan Futrell for week 5 of our series, Connect The Dots!   What do we do when we're burdened by a problem we didn't create? Nehemiah reminds us that God may call us to rebuild what someone else has broken. The burden on your heart isn't about guilt, it may be God inviting you to care, act, and make a difference.

Is this perimenopause… or is something else going on? It's one of the most common questions Dr. Mariza hears from women in their late 30s and early 40s, especially when their periods are still regular and they've never experienced a hot flash. In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza breaks down why early perimenopause can be so difficult to recognize and the less obvious signs that often appear first, including exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, sleep changes, worsening PMS, migraines, and changes in stress tolerance. She shares three important clues for identifying a possible perimenopause pattern: looking for clusters of symptoms, noticing changes from your normal baseline, and tracking how symptoms change throughout your cycle. But hormones aren't always the entire story. Dr. Mariza also explains why thyroid dysfunction, low iron, metabolic issues, nutrient deficiencies, sleep problems, and other conditions deserve investigation, even when perimenopause is part of the picture. Plus, you'll learn how to track your symptoms and walk into your next healthcare appointment prepared to ask better questions. Listen now to connect the dots, understand what your body is telling you, and get clearer on your next steps. IN THIS EPISODE Why so many women over 35 aren't sure whether they're in perimenopause The early perimenopause symptoms women often mistake for stress or burnout Why you can be in perimenopause while still having regular periods The three clues Dr. Mariza uses to recognize a perimenopause pattern Why tracking changes from your personal baseline matters How your menstrual cycle can reveal patterns in mood, sleep, migraines, and energy What else to investigate, including thyroid, iron, metabolic health, and sleep How to advocate for yourself when your labs look “normal” but you don't feel like yourself QUOTES “Stop looking at the one symptom that proves you're in perimenopause. Start looking at the collection of clues and patterns that your body is exposing.” “Perimenopause doesn't usually show up with a giant flashing sign.” “Hormones may be a huge part of the picture without being the entire picture.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution http://drmariza.com/book Comprehensive Perimenopause Lab Guide Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now https://drmariza.com/trial RELATED EPISODES  768: Why Your Period Gets So Weird in Perimenopause + What Actually Helps with Kaya and Yasmin Purohit 764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman 650: Unlock Your Health: The Ultimate Biomarker & Lab Blueprint to Thrive in Midlife and Beyond

Join Senior Pastor Chuck Angel for week 4 of our series, Connect The Dots! What does it mean to be born again? In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus that faith isn't about rules, good behavior, or earning our way to God. It's about allowing the Holy Spirit to make us new. Through Jesus, God offers the new life we could never achieve on our own.

Sovereignty, Cosmic Portals, and Rewriting Reality Through Participation Declaring Sovereignty and Questioning Accepted Reality Tom Edison opens the episode by emphasizing personal sovereignty and inviting listeners to participate in the program by calling with questions. He presents the show as a place where a caller and a question can “rewrite reality” by connecting ideas that he believes conventional sources keep separate. From there, he challenges accepted explanations of science, music, and global events, discussing what he calls element zero or aether and arguing that standard musical tuning at 440 hertz disconnects humanity from a more natural 432-hertz frequency. He also connects HAARP, ionospheric heating, and global warming within his broader belief that powerful organizations intentionally manipulate humanity. Throughout the discussion, these ideas are presented as Edison's interpretation of hidden systems rather than independently verified conclusions. Goddess Energy, Portals, and Galactic Intervention A major portion of the episode concerns Edison's spiritual and extraterrestrial worldview. He describes portals opening in the Pacific Ocean, goddess energy returning to humanity, and a long history in which extraterrestrial or anti-God beings allegedly manipulated human DNA and established male-dominated social structures. He argues strongly for equality between women and men and says systems that intentionally subordinate women are aligned with evil. Edison discusses a “12:21 Portal,” tachyons, HAARP-related barriers, a coming victory of light over dark forces, and a protocol he says listeners can use through visualization and intention. He repeatedly directs listeners to an online source he calls The Portal for further information on these ideas. Words, Intentions, and a Listening Universe Edison spends considerable time explaining his belief that the universe responds to thoughts, words, actions, and repeated requests. He urges listeners to stop repeatedly talking about what they do not want and instead describe the outcomes they want to create. He recalls being taught as a child to “say only good things” and connects that advice to teachings attributed to Jesus, including the importance of clear speech and asking for what one needs. Edison describes guardian angels, spiritual overseers, and higher beings that he believes coordinate meetings, opportunities, and apparent coincidences. His practical message within this spiritual framework is to state goals repeatedly, write them down, revisit them daily, and remain alert to people or events that might represent assistance. Cosmic History and the Compression Breakthrough The program expands into Edison's account of cosmic history, including epochal revelations, creation emerging from Source, the Trinity, rebellions against God, and beings he describes as becoming parasitic after disconnecting from divine energy. He discusses what he calls the phantom matrix, Atlantis, Lemuria, Inner Earth or Agartha, and forces of the Galactic Confederation moving toward the Earth's surface. In his account, those movements will eventually meet in a “Compression Breakthrough” associated with an event after which extraterrestrial beings will openly appear and dark forces will be removed. Edison also speaks about a claimed future transmission scheduled for November 11, 2026, somewhere in the Pacific region. He frames these developments as signs that humanity is approaching a transition toward peace, freedom, and what he calls a victory of the light. Politics, Participation, and Challenges to Authority Edison moves from cosmic themes into political and economic criticism, arguing that governments, wealthy interests, and hidden programs maintain a two-tier society in which the rich gain advantages while the poor fall further behind. He criticizes alleged chemtrail operations, HAARP, government secrecy, and political corruption, and urges college students to challenge professors and public officials about issues they believe are being ignored. He also offers strong opinions about President Trump, war, Iran, oil markets, police funding, and billionaire influence. Edison stresses that these are areas in which the public should not remain passive, returning repeatedly to his central theme of participation. He invites listeners worldwide to call the program, share knowledge, challenge his views, and engage in serious conversation rather than simply consume information. Music, Altered Consciousness, and the Power of Love Near the end of the episode, Edison uses popular music and personal experience to reinforce his theme of active participation. He mentions Pink Floyd and “Comfortably Numb,” urging listeners not to become passive spectators, then recalls the intense collective energy surrounding a Beatles concert on August 15, 1965, as an example of the power of love and group consciousness. He invites listeners to discuss experiences involving tachyon chambers and LSD, describing his own belief that altered states can expand perception and produce a deeper appreciation of reality and nature. He closes by announcing the next program for September 12 at 11 p.m. Central Time and introduces a prerecorded theme song. The song summarizes the program's identity through references to UFOs, politics, hidden realities, callers, skepticism, curiosity, and the recurring invitation to “connect the dots.” SEO Keywords / Key Phrases personal sovereignty, cosmic portals, 432 Hz frequency, Galactic Confederation, collective consciousness, tachyon energy, hidden reality, spiritual awakening, power of intention, extraterrestrial disclosure

In this episode of Regenerative Wisdom, we travel to Fitzgerald, Georgia, where cattle breeder and soil cowboy Dan Glenn shares how matching forage resources with the nutritional needs of cattle can create a more profitable and efficient grazing system. Dan explains why understanding your operation's forage resources throughout the year is essential for making decisions about when to calve, when to wean, and when to market cattle. Rather than forcing the cattle program to fit a calendar, he builds his grazing system around the forage resources his farm can produce. His experience with earlier weaning provides a practical example. By moving calves off their dams at seven to eight months and onto stockpiled summer annuals, Dan was able to improve calf performance, increase cow condition, delay hay feeding, and get winter annuals established on time. The result was a forage chain that kept cattle growing through periods that had previously been challenging.

Join Pastor JD Small for week 3 of our series, Connect The Dots!   What happens when we do everything right and still face a storm? In Matthew 14, the disciples discover that obedience doesn't always lead to ease, but the storm doesn't mean God is absent. Sometimes, it's where He reveals Himself most clearly. Faith doesn't ignore the storm; it trusts that God is still present in the middle of it.

Welcome to The Eagle's View - Summer Edition!Just because school is out does not mean that the students of Emerson School in Ann Arbor, MI are taking a break.  The Show Must Go On!Join Ava, Ayla, and Elli as they host this episode. You will hear about Earthquakes, Jared Goff, Dot to Dots, Wii Sports Resort, Michigan Lighthouses, and as always, The Joke of the Week!Check out Zebonky right here!⁠https://zebonky.com/⁠Thank you for listening to The Eagles View. Be sure to like, follow, and share our podcast with your friends and family.And don't just listen—leave us a comment! We'd love to hear your thoughts, your favorite part, or even your own joke of the week.New episodes come out every Wednesday—even during summer break. Plus, The Eagle's View Presents will be returning for Season 4 every Monday this fall.New 8th graders - Same YappingBe sure to check out our new merchandise on The Emerson School Store website below.⁠https://apparelnow.com/emerson-school-store-apparel/⁠Follow on social media too!⁠https://www.facebook.com/theemersonschool/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/emersonschool/⁠Thanks for hanging out with us, and remember—Eagles always soar!

Michael Jaco brings together Lynne Scott Haggerman and Joe Rosati & Scott Stone of TruthStream for a no-holds-barred TRUTHER ROUNDTABLE on the world events dominating the conversation right now. Nothing is off the table. From political upheaval and global conflict to the growing divisions inside the truth movement itself, Michael, Lynne, Joe, and Scott compare what they're seeing, what their audiences are asking, and why it has become harder than ever to separate reality from theater. One of the biggest themes running through this conversation is the "fog of war." After years of predictions, promises, narratives, counter-narratives, and people waiting for something big to happen, the panel discusses why many in the truth community are becoming frustrated and demanding real results. Michael and the group dig into Trump, the administration, the military, alternative media, the approaching elections, Israel and the Middle East, cultural conflict, fires and extreme weather, alleged directed-energy technology, and the competing narratives surrounding events unfolding around the world. But this roundtable isn't about blindly following another narrative. Scott and Joe push into the importance of questioning everyone—including people on your own side. The group discusses why discernment matters, why personalities shouldn't become untouchable, and why the truth movement can lose its way when questioning a popular figure is treated as betrayal. Lynne brings her own faith-centered perspective into the discussion, including her concerns about children, families, spiritual warfare, and what she believes people need to understand about the cultural changes taking place around them. And Michael draws on his military and intelligence background and intuitive perspective as the group tries to make sense of an increasingly complicated global picture. The message that ultimately emerges is bigger than politics: Stop waiting. Stop waiting for politicians. Stop waiting for the military. Stop waiting for the next prediction. Stop waiting for someone else to save the world. Get informed. Use discernment. Strengthen your family and community. Pray. Take action. And become part of the change you're waiting to see. The conversation closes with Michael, Lynne, Joe, and Scott discussing LifeWave and the X₂O™ Water Technology System, including their personal experiences and how they're incorporating the technology into their wellness routines. Connect with Lynne Scott Haggerman LifeWave with Lynne: https://liveyoungerwithlynne.com QGRIT: https://qgrit.org Lynne Haggerman & Associates: https://lynnehaggerman.com Skin Wisdom: https://skinwisdom.com Rumble — The Lynne Scott Haggerman Show: https://rumble.com/TheLynneScottHaggermanShow X: https://x.com/LynneSHaggerman Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/victoryalways Joe Rosati & Scott Stone — TruthStream TruthStream Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truthstream TruthStream YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthStreamWithJoeandScott TruthStream is hosted by Joe Rosati and Scott Stone and focuses on conversations and subjects outside mainstream media. Michael Jaco Official Website: https://michaelkjaco.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelJaco Live Younger with Michael Jaco: https://www.lifewavemichaeljaco.com LifeWave with Michael Jaco: https://www.lifewave.com/michaeljaco/ The world is changing fast. Question everything. Use discernment. Stop waiting—and start taking action. Wakey Wakey America. Stay informed. Stay discerning. Stay in the love vibrations.        

Join Pastor Isaiah Andrews for week 2 of our brand new series, Connect The Dots!   What happens when faith becomes routine instead of relationship? Samson's story reminds us that small compromises can slowly pull us away from God without us even noticing. His strength wasn't in his hair, it came from his dependence on God. Today's message challenges us to stop running on spiritual muscle memory and ask: Are we truly present with God, or simply going through the motions?

Connect The Dots with Tom Edison

Connect The Dots with Tom Edison

Join Senior Pastor Chuck Angel for week 1 of our brand new series, Connect The Dots!   What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn? Joseph's story reminds us that even through betrayal, hardship, and years of waiting, God was with him. When we feel stuck, God is still at work, using every pit, prison, and dead end to shape us for what's ahead. We may be stuck, but God never is.

In this “Connect The Dots” episode, Chris & Filly dive into a listener's case - where we unpack a flareup of menopausal symptoms, brain fog, poor concentration and focus post the COVID vaccine, and how this may have activated a fast COMT and MTHFR gene mutation. Chris & Filly cover: The presenting symptoms, when it all started & what she's tried so far The important of asking specific and deeper questions, to get the full picture “Life” - as a loaded statement Stages of menopause, and body systems that lead to menopausal issues and brain fog What MTHFR and COMT gene mutations actually are, and how they impact menopause Looking at menopause and a fast COMT gene through the lens of feminine and masculine energies The “not enough” loop Show Note Links: If you're keen to get your case workshopped (anonymously - you won't personally be on the episode) for free, fill in this application form. Book in for a Connect The Dots Initial Consult Join the Ending Body Burnout Method waitlist Take the Ending Body Burnout Assessment here Ep74 - Why Genetic Testing Can Do More Harm Than Good Disclaimer: This Ending Body Burnout Show podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice, and are provided for general information purposes only. All care is taken in the preparation of the information in this Podcast. Chris & Filly Functional Medicine does not make any representations or give any warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. This Podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical, psychology, psychiatric or other mental health care or natural medicine health care. Chris & Filly Functional Medicine recommends you seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Inform your doctor of any changes you may make to your lifestyle and discuss these with your doctor. Do not disregard medical advice or delay visiting a medical professional because of something you hear in this Podcast. To the extent permissible by law Chris & Filly Functional Medicine and the Ending Body Burnout Show Podcast will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. No part of this Podcast can be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form without the prior permission of Chris & Filly Functional Medicine.

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Agne Malisauskiene joins Payman as the clinical lead at the Baltic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and one of the world's best-known minimally invasive composite teachers, having trained thousands of dentists from her purpose-built facility in Vilnius.She talks candidly about swapping punishing NHS-style hours in Lithuania for a much gentler introduction to UK private dentistry, and how a year at a US military boarding school as a teenager shaped the discipline and leadership instincts she still relies on today.This is also a conversation about ambition and what it costs. From the competitive streak that pushed her toward the hardest degree to get into, to the guilt and logistics of teaching abroad most weekends while raising two young boys, Agne is refreshingly honest about the trade-offs behind a career built on repetition, pattern recognition and constant travel.Expect sharp reflections on gender and ambition in dental education, why composite bonding took off early in Lithuania, and a clinical mistake that changed how she treats every tooth since.In This Episode00:00:50 – Introduction00:02:40 – Building the Vilnius teaching facility00:11:57 – Moving to the UK00:18:27 – Boarding school in America00:30:57 – Family background and choosing dentistry00:39:41 – Ambition, competitiveness and sacrifice00:46:47 – Family life and growing up in Soviet-era Lithuania00:53:12 – A typical teaching week and travel logistics01:02:32 – Joining Biomimetic01:07:33 – Gender, ambition and teaching01:15:53 – Filming through the loupe camera01:22:47 – Blackbox thinking01:26:32 – Favourite resource: Layers 201:30:27 – Fantasy dinner partyAbout Agne MalisauskieneAgne Malisauskiene is an internationally recognised minimally invasive direct composite expert and the clinical lead at the Baltic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry in Vilnius, where she trains dentists from around the world. She is a member of Biomimetic and Enlighten's distributor in Lithuania, and splits her time between her own patients and a busy international lecturing schedule.

Connect The Dots with Tom Edison

Connect The Dots with Tom Edison

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Drew Sechrist, CEO and co-founder of Connect The Dots.Drew shares how a small-town upbringing in Pennsylvania, lessons from his entrepreneur father, and an early seat at the table as employee #36 at shaped his approach to business and relationships. Drew reflects on the culture of Silicon Valley, the power of aligned incentives, and how seeing firsthand the impact of equity ownership transformed the way he thought about teamwork, growth, and building companies.Drew dives into the origin story behind Connect The Dots and explains how a sales tactic he developed at Salesforce—leveraging introductions from trusted connections to open doors at major accounts—eventually evolved into a relationship intelligence platform. He also discusses fundraising, landing the company's first paying customer, the shift away from automated outreach toward authentic human connections, and his vision for building a global network that helps people sell, recruit, and collaborate more effectively.Find out why authentic connections may be the ultimate antidote to an increasingly automated world with Drew Sechrist on The First Customer!Guest Info:Connect The Dotshttp://www.ctd.aiDrew Sechrist's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsechrist/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

Connect The Dots with Tom Edison

Connect The Dots with Tom Edison

Connect The Dots with Tom Edison

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're taking a deeper look at the Israel-Iran conflict, the continuing questions surrounding the Epstein files, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. We'll discuss why these stories continue to dominate public conversation, explore the political and geopolitical questions people are asking, and examine why these events should be viewed together rather than in isolation.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

Ripple has spent years building pieces that, on the surface, looked disconnected. Payments. XRP. RLUSD. Prime Brokerage. Institutional custody. Europe. Native lending. Security. Developer adoption. But what if they were never separate initiatives? What if Ripple has been building a completely new financial infrastructure—and we're only now seeing how all the pieces fit together? In this episode of On The Chain, Jeff and Chip connect the dots behind Ripple Prime's $3 trillion institutional clearing business, Monica Long's European regulatory update, the rapid expansion of RLUSD, XRPL's new lending protocol, formal verification of the XRP Ledger, Korea's largest XRPL accelerator, and why institutional adoption appears to be accelerating faster than ever. Is this the moment Ripple's long-term strategy finally becomes visible?

Last round of the Connect The Dots Series. I appreciate EVERYONE who supported this move. I would love to see more of these come up, but...we'll see. Please make sure to share this with someone you think will benefit from this.  On this final episode of the series, we speak on how to run point on ACTUALLY making the meaningful connections. I share various ways to complete the task (via segments), if you should stick around until the connection plays in all favors, how to do a real intro, and more. Again, I hope this resonates with you all. We've all been in situations where a connection was dropped, and that happening has costs us. Whether it was money, an opportunity, or a resource...it wasn't a great feeling. So I hope that this series helps you in your journey to prosper in life. Share away...share away...share away. I'll see you all on the flip side. #TOTHETOP******************Follow all socials and subscribe to Mr. Al Pete's website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagram: @mralpete Threads: @mralpeteMPN YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alpete Substack: https://substack.com/@mralpete Discord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY   Powered by The MPN Network*************************Follow The MPN Network socials and site below:Website: https://mpn-llc.comInstagram: @mpnmanagement Threads: @mpnmanagementFacebook: The MPN Network YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mpnmanagementDiscord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY#mpnnetwork #blackpodcastnetwork #medianetwork  

Peace, Neighbors and Groovers. I'm here to present a special series of Clear Visions. If you've been following for a minute, you remember that I explained how I use this platform to experiment, create freely, and to inform the people of my thoughts and/or lessons I've come across.This series is informative, and in my opinion, a simply conversation. A conversation that I felt needed to happen, so why not put it in a podcast format? *shrugs*This three-episode series is about connecting the dots. It's an observation of how people have the proper situation to connect two resources, but for whatever reasons, it doesn't work. Now, on a good-bad day, I'll say that people be gatekeeping and hating, but on a reflective day, my first thought would be that people aren't aware of HOW to facilitate a connection. Enjoy the series. I hope this helps someone in their journeys. I more so hope that it helps that person that drops the ball when making said connection. Prayerfully, I'll have the other narrative shows done to present to you all...soon. #TOTHETOP******************Follow all socials and subscribe to Mr. Al Pete's website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagram: @mralpete Threads: @mralpeteMPN YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alpete Substack: https://substack.com/@mralpete Discord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY   Powered by The MPN Network*************************Follow The MPN Network socials and site below:Website: https://mpn-llc.comInstagram: @mpnmanagement Threads: @mpnmanagementFacebook: The MPN Network YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mpnmanagementDiscord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY#mpnnetwork #blackpodcastnetwork #medianetwork  

Round 2 for the Neighbors and Groovers. In this episode, we're focusing on the gatekeepers and bridge builders. For me, I have moments where I don't want to admit that someone is simply gatekeeping a situation, a connection, and a new relationship forming. In this moment, we have to call the spade out. On the flip though, there are people who make sure the connections happen...and I want to make sure to point out what they ideally look like. It's easy to spot the bad (the gatekeeper) and miss the values of the good (the bridge builders). Let this be the reminder. See you on the final episode of this series. I hope you all are enjoying and learning from this. #TOTHETOP******************Follow all socials and subscribe to Mr. Al Pete's website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagram: @mralpete Threads: @mralpeteMPN YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alpete Substack: https://substack.com/@mralpete Discord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY   Powered by The MPN Network*************************Follow The MPN Network socials and site below:Website: https://mpn-llc.comInstagram: @mpnmanagement Threads: @mpnmanagementFacebook: The MPN Network YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mpnmanagementDiscord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY#mpnnetwork #blackpodcastnetwork #medianetwork  

If you are in midlife and nothing is working for your weight, this episode is going to change how you think about the problem. Perimenopause and postmenopause weight gain is not a willpower issue. It is a hormonal and metabolic one. And you cannot solve a hormonal problem with more discipline. In this episode, I walk you through the three-part method that changed everything for me and for the clients I work with: labs, symptoms, and identity. I lived 18 months of doing everything right and still gaining weight. What finally worked was not more effort. It was connecting the dots between what my body was actually showing me and building a strategy from that data. You will also hear real stories from three clients, Debbie, Kristen, and Leticia, and exactly how connecting those three pieces shifted their results when everything else had already failed. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why treating each symptom separately is keeping you stuck, and what to do instead The difference between a normal lab result and an optimal one, and why it matters for your metabolism How one client's evening stress snacking, hot flashes, and disrupted sleep were all connected to one hormonal pattern Why the "do more to lose more" mindset is working against your body in this season of life What your self-sabotage pattern is and how naming it changes everything Ready to stop guessing and start connecting your own dots? Visit jenniferdent.com/the-first-10

Rising interest rates and tightening servicing requirements have left many borrowers feeling that traditional home loans are out of reach. As mainstream banks tighten their policies, a new era of specialist lending is moving into the mainstream through non-bank lenders, such as Brighten. Jason Azzopardi, CEO of non-bank lender Brighten, joins In Focus to discuss how brokers can rescue borrowers left stranded by traditional bank policies. With more Australians managing multiple income streams, trust structures, and side businesses, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to lending is breaking down. Joining host Annie Kane, Azzopardi highlights how Brighten's broad product suite - encompassing full-doc, alt-doc, non-resident, construction and bridging finance as well as commercial lending, SMSF loans, and reverse mortgages - allows brokers to secure higher borrowing capacities and faster execution. Tune in to find out: What is driving the rapid growth of the non-bank sector. Why products like SMSF lending, trust borrowing, bridging finance, and commercial construction are surging. Top tips for submitting scenarios to credit teams to guarantee a fast "yes" or "no". And much more!

Dr. Laura Sicola reveals why expertise alone won't get you heard — and the 3 Cs that turn knowledge into leadership influence. You've mastered your subject. You know your material cold. So why does the room glaze over when the stakes are highest? Cognitive linguist, executive coach, and author Dr. Laura Sicola says the gap isn't your expertise — it's the three inches between your brain and your mouth. In this episode of the Business of Story, she shares the framework that's helped Fortune 500 executives at Amazon and Kaiser Permanente stop sounding like spreadsheets and start commanding every room they walk into. Her TEDx Talk, "Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your Name Right," has nearly 7 million views — because the problem is universal and the fix is counterintuitive. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE The 3 Cs of Executive Presence: Command the Room, Connect with Your Audience, and Close the Deal — and why each requires a completely different skill  Why the movie playing in your head is never the movie your audience is watching — and how to close that gap before it costs you the deal  The neuroscience of humor: why a well-placed laugh creates dopamine, builds trust, and makes you more persuasive without sacrificing credibility  How to use Chris Voss's "labeling" technique to stay curious when conversations get triggered and defensive  The one counterintuitive move that makes you sound smarter, more likable, and more relatable — all at the same time ABOUT DR. LAURA SICOLA Dr. Laura Sicola is a cognitive linguist, former professor, and executive coach who helps leaders bridge the gap between their expertise and their influence. She is the author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice and the founder of Vocal Impact Productions. Website: laurasicola.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurasicola Book: Speaking to Influence — available on Amazon in paperback ($12.95), Kindle ($9.95), and Audible (narrated by the author) FREE GIFT FROM DR. LAURA SICOLA Download two free chapters of Speaking to Influence here: [INSERT FREEBIE LINK] ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF STORY The Business of Story is the top-ranked podcast for leaders who use storytelling to grow their influence, their teams, and their organizations. Host Park Howell — known as the World's Most Industrious Storyteller — brings you the strategies, frameworks, and real-world lessons that turn communicators into leaders. Want to build a brand story that actually lands? Visit StoryCycleGenie.com to discover how the StoryCycle Genie® uses your brand's unique story to create marketing that moves people. SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW If this episode gave you one idea you can use today, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. It takes 60 seconds and helps other leaders find the show.

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Our story tonight is called Connect the Dots, and it's a story about a moment carved out of the afternoon and a method to reorder a busy mind. It's also about raindrops and a birdbath, a clear spot at the kitchen table with enough light to see by, dots and lines and not having to decide. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us.

Pastor Mark Moore, co-author of "The Missing Messiah," talks about how we often miss what Jesus said and did.  How can we see Him for who he really is and what He really offers us?  Jason Hammerberg, author of "100% Jesus," talks about how in teaching children, He sees kids who know a lot of things about Jesus, but don't see how those truths fit together.  He wants them to see all that Jesus is and what He's done for us.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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On Sunday, Kevin taught us to see Jesus for who he really is, not just the points we're looking for or want him to be.  Mike Erre, Suzie Lind and Tim Timmons are also around to circle back with Kevin and connect the dots. But first, we're coming in hot with some spot analysis and shoutouts to NOW's circle of friends. It goes ‘round in circles but content starts at 20:23 on the dot.- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

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In this episode, Avanish and Drew discuss:Drew's early journey from systems integrator to one of Salesforce's first top sales leadersHow Salesforce's “connect the dots” sales motion enabled enterprise expansion beyond PLGWhy relationship visibility—not lack of relationships—is the real bottleneck in enterprise salesThe concept of “social capital” and why misused intros burn trust instead of creating itCTD's hybrid model for individuals and enterprises—and why both matterDrew's vision for CTD as a trust layer and emerging relationship platformHost Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Tidemark Fellow and served as a Board Member of Hubspot from 2018 to 2023; he currently serves on the boards of Birdie.ai, Flywl.com and Meta.com.br as well as a few non-profits and educational boards. Previously, Avanish served as the vice president, ISV and Apps partner ecosystem of Google from 2019 until 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the global vice president, ISV and Technology alliances at ServiceNow.  From 2014 to 2015, he was the senior vice president and chief product officer at Demandbase.  Prior to Demandbase, Avanish built and led the Appexchange platform ecosystem team at Salesforce, and was an executive at Oracle and McKinsey & Company, as well as various early to mid-stage startups in Silicon Valley.About Drew SechristDrew Sechrist is a Salesforce veteran who helped grow the company from $0 to over $1B in revenue. As the #1 global sales manager and account executive, Drew mastered the art of leveraging relationships for warm introductions to close deals faster and bigger.With co-founder Ian Swinson, another Salesforce alum with deep expertise in CRM and social networks, they've built Connect The Dots™ to empower professionals and companies to harness the power of their networks. The vision? A free, intuitive way for individuals to carry their relationships with them, while helping companies replace expensive, ineffective cold outreach with strategic network intelligence.About Connect The Dots (CTD)CTD is the Relationship Activation Platform that helps go-to-market teams instantly find and request introductions to key decision-makers using real relationships from across their company, board, investors, advisors, customer champions, and more.Whether it's a warm path through your CEO, a trusted investor, a strategic partner, or even a personal connection, CTD reveals who actually knows your target buyers and makes it easy to request and track trusted intros at scale. We turn hidden networks into a repeatable, high-impact channel for modern sales teams. Learn more at www.ctd.aiAbout TidemarkTidemark is a venture capital firm, foundation, and community built to serve category-leading technology companies as they scale.  Tidemark was founded in 2021 by David Yuan, who has been investing, advising, and building technology companies for over 20 years.  Learn more at www.tidemarkcap.com.Relevant LinksFollow our host, Avanish SahaiLearn more about Tidemark

On this episode, Heather checks in from an icy, chaotic winter weekend. She gets deep into mahjong, considers stepping away from TikTok, and reflects on the current political landscape—speaking honestly about the fear, frustration, and responsibility that come with it.Episode Sponsors:Shop in store and online at NordstromRack.com.Redefine your standard of health. Secure 20% off your order and begin your intentional wellness journey today at piquelife.com/absolutely.Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/ABSOLUTELY! #honeylovepodJoin the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/absolutely.For a better buzz without the booze, check out https://www.senoritadrinks.com/discount/HEATHER20 Must be 21+. Please enjoy responsibly.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode, Siena and I explore nonlinear career paths and why traditional career ladders no longer fit today's world of work. We talk about purpose-driven career pivots, navigating career gaps, and embracing uncertainty as a growth strategy. Siena shares her journey across industries, while I reflect on my transition from a 9-to-5 paralegal role to entrepreneurship, along with the realities of balancing career and motherhood.This episode is for anyone questioning their career path or seeking a more intentional, fulfilling way to work and live.  Loved Siena Dean's story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siena-dean/ If this episode hits home for you, don't just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter and get every new video episode plus bi-weekly hacks you can actually use to rethink your 9–5, your money, and your next move.

For more thoughts, clips, and updates, follow Avetis Antaplyan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avetisantaplyanIn this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Drew Sechrist, an early Salesforce leader who helped scale the company from its earliest days into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, and the founder of Connect The Dots. Drew brings listeners inside the chaos of Salesforce's zero-to-one phase, sharing firsthand stories from a time when cloud software was unproven, customer trust was fragile, and evangelism mattered more than polished playbooks.The conversation explores what it really takes to scale a company from nothing, why the jump from zero to one is far harder than later stages, and how leadership decisions around hiring, pace, and conviction shaped Salesforce's trajectory through the dot-com crash. Drew offers rare insights into working alongside Marc Benioff, including lessons on relentless execution speed, founder conviction, and organizational alignment through frameworks like V2MOM.A major theme of the episode is the enduring power of relationships. Drew explains how warm introductions, internal champions, and relationship capital closed deals worth millions and why, in an AI-saturated world, human networks are becoming the true long-term moat. The episode culminates in the origin story of Connect The Dots and why mapping real relationships is becoming a competitive advantage for modern teams.TakeawaysSalesforce succeeded early by evangelizing an unproven cloud model, not by selling features.Trust and customer success mattered before those functions even had names.Timing was critical; launching in 1999 gave Salesforce a window competitors missed.Distribution, not product, became the primary constraint once product-market fit was proven.Hiring leaders who had “seen the movie before” helped Salesforce scale deliberately.V2MOM created alignment and surfaced bottlenecks before they became existential problems.Marc Benioff's pace of execution was a competitive weapon in enterprise sales.Slow communication is a leading indicator of poor performance in startups.Warm introductions and internal champions unlocked deals that cold outreach never could.AI is amplifying noise, making trusted relationships more valuable, not less.Relationship capital is emerging as the real moat in an AI-heavy world.Chapters00:00 Introduction and why relationships matter more than ever02:00 Drew's background and joining Salesforce before it was Salesforce05:00 Evangelizing cloud software in a skeptical market07:30 Why zero-to-one is the hardest phase of growth11:00 Product-market fit, distribution, and the dot-com crash15:30 Leadership changes and Marc Benioff stepping in as CEO18:30 Scaling teams and hiring leaders who've done it before20:00 V2MOM and how Salesforce stayed aligned while growing26:00 Pace, conviction, and what Drew learned from Marc Benioff31:30 The power of warm introductions and internal champions36:00 Why AI is increasing noise and weakening cold outreach38:30 The origin story of Connect The Dots44:00 Why LinkedIn fails at representing real relationships50:00 Relationships as the long-term moat in an AI-driven futureDrew Sechrist's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsechrist/Resources and Links: https://www.hireclout.comhttps://www.podcast.hireclout.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright

In this episode, I talk about why linear “ladder climbing” no longer guarantees success or fulfillment, the rise of creators, polymaths, and multi-disciplinary thinkers, how adaptability has replaced specialization as the superpower, why your “detours” and diverse experiences make your work undeniable and more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Workshops — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Answered Prayers Are Often Disguised As Uncomfortable BlessingsApple: https://apple.co/3HTDsjGSpotify: https://bit.ly/3JYc4l7

Burnie and Ashley talk about Ashley's skincare addiction, painting garages, the new TV in the wall description, storage philosophy, skin care routines, how to brush your teeth, acne developments, Connect The Dots puzzles, Paint By Numbers, and great moments in acceptance speeches.

Big Day! From the Kennedy Center to Howard Stern to D.C. crime to revival on campuses. This is the news that doesn't get heard till someone tells it. On the latest LanceRant,  Lance helps you connect the dots!