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Lidija Hilje shares how her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea, and her own journey is shaped by second chances and the courage it required to begin again.Lidija Hilje brings a rare and powerful perspective to her fiction. After a decade working in Croatian courts, she left the legal field to write in English as her second language and to coach other writers through their own stories. We discuss how that radical life change shaped both her novel and her coaching philosophy.In today's Book Gang episode, Lidija joins me for a profoundly moving and insightful conversation about her first novel, Slanting Towards the Sea. In this week's warm and expansive episode, we discuss:How writing in a second language and through a bicultural lens shaped the emotional and narrative depth of Slanting Towards the SeaThe novel's quiet but powerful thread on broken governmental systems, and how we see the differences and parallels between our American and Croatian experiencesHow Lidija's former legal career informs her current work as a book coach, and how she helps authors clarify and complete the stories they feel called to tellBONUS BOOK LIST: This week, you can set sail with these 34 sea books. From shipwreck survival stories to coastal mysteries, oceanic fantasies, and sweeping seaside romances- this book list has a little something for everyone!Meet Lidija HiljeLidija Hilje is a Croatian writer and certified book coach. After earning a law degree, she spent a decade practicing law in Croatian courts before transitioning to book coaching, and writing in English as her second language. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times and other outlets. She lives in Zadar, Croatia, with her husband and two daughters. SLANTING TOWARDS THE SEA is her first novel.Mentioned in this episode:Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, please check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits. Thank you for supporting my small business!   Download Today's Show TranscriptJoin the July Book Club Chat (Husbands & Lovers)BONUS BOOK LIST: 34 Sea Books (upcoming titles, new releases, and backlist selections to browse)Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija HiljeThe Maid on NetflixBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches it with 10% to support independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Lidija Hilje on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Is tracking your food healthy… or harmful? Restrictive… or freeing?In this candid, no-BS episode, Dr. Suzanne and Jake get real about nutrition tracking: where it goes wrong, how to do it right, and why it can actually quiet the food noise rather than make it louder. They break down:Why most tracking apps set you up for failureHow diet culture ruined our relationship with food (and how to undo it)What “food literacy” actually means — and how it leads to freedomWhen tracking is a helpful tool vs. when it becomes toxicHow to talk to your kids about food without passing down guilt or fearReal stories of physician clients who went from food-obsessed to food-freeWhether you're tracking now, curious about trying it, or totally turned off by the idea — this episode will help you reframe nutrition in a way that's flexible, empowering, and sustainable.Your nutrition doesn't need more rules. It needs a strategy that fits your life.--Connect With Us:

Zoe Wallbrook shares how her debut mystery, History Lessons, blends academia, amateur sleuthing, and suspense in this clever, twisty campus mystery with heart.In today's special July 4th Book Gang episode, author Zoe B. Wallbrook joins me for a smart and surprising conversation about her dazzling debut, History Lessons. This mystery novel brings the classroom to the crime scene.When a brilliant but insufferable colleague is murdered, Professor Daphne Ouverture's quiet academic life gives way to a dangerous investigation filled with buried secrets, institutional reckonings, and revolutionary echoes.In the spirit of the assignment, this July 4th, we're turning the spotlight on liberty—not just American, but French too. In this week's savvy conversation, Zoe and I discuss:How Daphne's specialty—Black families in 18th-century France—reframes historical narratives and why fiction can be a powerful tool for expanding the lens of academic research.What it takes to write a compelling mystery with real-world research at its core—and how Zoe's Pitch Wars experience and academic life shaped the story.Surprising intersections between the American and French Revolutions—and what Daphne might rant about if she were giving a July 4th lecture on liberty and institutional power.BONUS BOOK LIST: This week, I'm sharing 41 Unlikely Amateur Sleuths Are On the Case, featuring amateur sleuths who take matters into their own hands- from cozy, small-town investigations to gripping whodunits!Meet Zoe B. WallbrookZoe B. Wallbrook is a recently tenured professor whose academic research has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times and The New Yorker. She was selected for mentorship by LA Times bestseller Elizabeth Little, and History Lessons, her first novel, was a runner-up for the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award. Zoe's hobbies include beginning all emails with, "My sincerest apologies for my slow reply," pretending to understand how astrological signs work, and crying at the end of every Call the Midwife episode. She and her husband live with their stalker, a black lab/pittie mix named Sophie. Mentioned in this episode:Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, please check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits. Thank you for supporting my small business!  Download Today's Show TranscriptJoin the July Book Club Chat (Husbands & Lovers)BONUS BOOK LIST: 41 Unlikely Amateur SleuthsHistory Lessons by Zoe B. WallbrookKindred by Octavia ButlerDawn by Octavia ButlerParable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerPitch WarsDear Daughter by Elizabeth LittlePretty as a Picture by Elizabeth LittlePapillon by Henri CharrierePapillonAmerican Slavery, American Freedom by Edmund S. MorganTyler StovallSue PeabodyQueenie by Candice Carty-WilliamsBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Zoe Wallbrook on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Not knowing the publishing rules helped Austin Taylor sell her debut, Notes on Infinity. From lab notes to spreadsheets, learn her data-driven approach.In today's Book Gang episode, debut author Austin Taylor joins me to discuss her dazzling new novel Notes on Infinity. This high-concept campus novel follows Zoe and Jack, two brilliant students whose late-night collaboration leads to the development of an anti-aging drug, a billion-dollar startup, and a powerful reckoning.Austin brings a unique blend of rigor and vulnerability to her work, drawing from her dual background in chemistry and English, as well as personal experiences with chronic illness that reshaped her academic trajectory. Notes on Infinity may ask how far we'll go to chase our dreams, but this conversation dives into how far Austin went to write them.In this insightful conversation, Austin and I discuss:How not knowing "the rules" of publishing gave her the freedom to query an ambitious debut.The thoughtful strategies she used to distill complex scientific ideas without losing her novel's credibility—or alienating readers.The importance of chronic illness representation and how her own health challenges added urgency and emotional authenticity to the story.BONUS BOOK LIST:This week, I'm sharing a companion list of 32 Unforgettable Campus Novels With All the Drama—from ivy-draped secrets to heady student-faculty dynamics to the unsettling thrill of starting over. If Notes on Infinity sparked something for you, these book titles will keep the conversation going.Meet Austin TaylorAustin Taylor graduated from Harvard University in 2021 with a joint degree in chemistry and English. Notes on Infinity is inspired in part by her undergraduate studies, peers, and lab work in Harvard's chemistry department. She has also worked as a public speaking coach and in science policy. Austin is a private pilot, a registered Maine guide, and a bassist. She grew up in central Maine, where she now lives and writes.Mentioned in this episode:Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, please check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits. Thank you for supporting my small business!  Download Today's Show TranscriptJoin the June Book Club Chat (The Reckless Oath We Made)BONUS BOOK LIST: 32 Unforgettable Campus NovelsNotes on Infinity by Austin TaylorCRISPRThe Epic of GilgameshTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevinhttps://www.instagram.com/austintaylorwrites/Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Austin Taylor on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

In this bite-sized episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, Suzanne dives deep into the science behind body composition changes during menopause. Referencing key research like the SWAN study, she breaks down what really happens to muscle and fat mass during the menopause transition—and more importantly, what you can do about it.Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, this episode will help you understand why muscle loss and fat gain might be happening, and how to feel strong, confident, and in control—at any age.

Dolen Perkins-Valdez shares the riveting history behind her new book, Happy Land, the research surprises she uncovered, and how urgency drives her storytelling.In today's Book Gang episode, New York Times bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez joins me to discuss Happy Land, a transporting novel inspired by the true story of a lost kingdom built by freed people in the hills of North Carolina. This dual-timeline story explores land, lineage, and the courage it takes to reclaim what is yours. Dolen's excavation process informs this sweeping novel—even uncovering a few historical inaccuracies along the way. The result is a stunning celebration of Black heritage and a poignant reclamation of overlooked American history that has captivated her readers.In this moving conversation, Dolen and I discuss:Why Dolen feels an urgency behind each book she writes—and how it drives her to shape her manuscriptsThe immersive research that brought the Kingdom community to life, including conversations with local historians and surprising archival discoveries.How the concept of royalty and reclamation shaped the story—and why the roles of Black women in these communities are long overdue for deeper recognition.BONUS BOOK LIST: This week, I'm sharing a companion list of 27 Historical Fiction Book Club Books to Check Out Now, featuring new releases and timeless backlist picks that will spark incredible conversations within your book club.Meet Dolen Perkins-ValdezDolen Perkins-Valdez is the New York Times bestselling author of Wench, Balm, Take My Hand, and her newest novel, Happy Land. Her work has earned honors from the NAACP, the American Bar Association, and the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, and she's been recognized as one of the most vital voices chronicling American historical life.In addition to her writing, Dolen is an associate professor of literature at American University. She has introduced modern editions of Twelve Years a Slave and Behind the Scenes, bringing an unflinching dedication to uncovering hidden histories and amplifying overlooked Black stories. She lives in Washington, DC, with her family. Mentioned in this episode:Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, please check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits. Thank you for supporting my small business!   Download Today's Show TranscriptJoin the June Book Club Chat (The Reckless Oath We Made)BONUS BOOK LIST: 27 Historical Fiction Book Club Books For Your Next MeetingHappy Land by Dolen Perkins-ValdezTake My Hand by Dolen Perkins-ValdezTake My Hand Book Club Discussion on PatreonOcean VuongBlack History Research CommitteeSadie Smathers PattonThe Black Utopians by Aaron RobertsonBlue Ridge Archive Web ExhibitTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiGood Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonThe Queen of Sugar Hill by Rashonda TateBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Dolen on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation) 

In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, Coach Jake shares his 20+ years experience for building an effective strength training program for busy women doctors. From mindset shifts like moving beyond all-or-nothing thinking to understanding the difference between exercising and training, you'll learn what it really takes to see long-term results.He also covers the core questions to ask when building your plan, how to choose exercises and rep ranges, and how to fit it all into a packed schedule. Whether you're just starting out or ready to optimize, this episode is your guide to building a sustainable routine that delivers real transformation.--Connect With Us:

Allegra Goodman tells the surprising origin story of Isola—from a children's book discovery to immersive museum research—all written in complete secrecy.In today's Book Gang episode, celebrated author Allegra Goodman joins me to discuss her stunning survival novel Isola, the incredible true story that inspired it, and the highly unusual creative process behind her most critically acclaimed book yet.Allegra kept Isola a secret—entirely—from her agent, her family, and even close friends while she wrote it. She reveals why this story demanded privacy and how keeping it under wraps gave her a rare creative clarity. She also shares what it meant to research this historical setting in museums and archives and how a serendipitous find in a children's book 22 years ago sparked the idea that would grow into Isola.In this inspiring conversation, Allegra and I discuss:Why she kept Isola a secret from everyone—even her agent and family—throughout the writing process. We explore what drove this decision, how it freed her creatively, and what it felt like to reveal the project once it was complete.The immersive research behind the novel, including museum visits and the spark of inspiration that came from a children's book during a late-night feeding session. Allegra traces the story's origin back 22 years, when she stumbled on a brief mention of a marooned noblewoman that she couldn't shake.What it's really like to be selected for both Reese's Book Club and Read With Jenna. Allegra is the first guest to share a behind-the-scenes look at these high-profile honors—how they differ, what surprised her, and how they've shaped her connection with readers.BONUS BOOK LIST: This week, I'm sharing a companion book list with 25 Enthralling Books Set on Islands to read, including new releases and backlist titles. Whether you crave adventure, a love story, a small town, or historical fiction, this list has you covered.Meet Allegra GoodmanAllegra Goodman's novels include Isola (a Reese's Book Club selection), Sam (a Read With Jenna Book Club selection), The Chalk Artist (winner of the Massachusetts Book Award), Intuition, The Cookbook Collector, ParadisePark, andKaaterskill Falls(a National Book Award finalist). Her fiction has appeared in The New Yorker and elsewhere and has been anthologized in The O. Henry Awards and Best American Short Stories. She has written two collections of stories, The Family Markowitz and Total Immersionand a novel for younger readers, The Other Side of the Island. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, The New Republic,The Washington Post,The Boston Globe, and The American Scholar. Raised in Honolulu, Goodman studied English and philosophy at Harvard and received a PhD in English literature from Stanford. She is the recipient of a Whiting Writer's Award, the Salon Award for Fiction, and fellowships from MacDowell and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced study. She lives with her family in Cambridge, Mass.Mentioned in this episode:Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, please check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits. Thank you for supporting my small business!   Download Today's Show TranscriptJoin the June Book Club Chat (The Reckless Oath We Made)BONUS BOOK LIST: 25 Enthralling Books Set on IslandsIsola by Allegra GoodmanThe Cookbook Collector by Allegra GoodmanSam by Allegra GoodmanJunie by Erin Crosby EckstineSixVirginalsThe Golden HindeClement Marot Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Allegra on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation) 

In this episode of Climate Conversations, Bryony Loveless and Tulika Gupta speak with the UK Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davies, and the UK Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, at the CSCEN conference. Together, they reflect on the key themes that emerged from the conference—from what keeps them optimistic, to international collaboration, to the role of civil servants in driving forward the UK's environmental leadership. Guest Bios:Rachel Kyte is the UK's Special Representative for Climate, Professor of Practice in Climate Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, anddean emerita of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. She previously served as Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All and held senior roles at the World Bank Group.Ruth Davis OBE is the UK's Special Representative for Nature, appointed to strengthen international engagement on biodiversity and nature recovery. She brings more than 20 years' experience in environmental policy and advocacy, having held senior roles in government and non-governmental organisations.Connect With Us:Join the conversation: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.ukCSCEN website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network/Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Civil Service Climate and Environment Network. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, we dive into all things running with Fit Physicianc Coach Tristan. From overcoming running injuries to balancing strength training and running, we tackle common misconceptions, injury prevention, and smart strategies for how to become a faster runner without injuring yourself. Tune in and discover how to build longevity and confidence in your running journey!--Connect With Us:

No one expected than when becoming a doctor, it would be so hard to prioritize your own health.If you relate, this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast is for you. We're sharing real-life consistency hacks from busy women doctors who found a way to make fitness stick—despite demanding work, family life, and unpredictable schedules. From weekly workout planning to early mornings, split sessions, and kid-friendly training time, you'll hear what actually works in real life—not theory.If you've been feeling stuck or struggling to stay on track, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you build momentum without chasing perfection. These are habits that real physician moms use to feel strong, confident, and back in control of their health.

In this episode of Climate Conversations, we continue our exploration of key themes from the CSCEN Conference with Joe Tilley. We discuss sustainable procurement in government, including how the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) supports departments, agencies, and supply chains to achieve Net Zero and sustainable outcomes. Guest Bio: Joe Tilley is the Sustainability and Strategic Portfolio Director for the Crown Commercial Service and a founding member of CSOG: The Government Chief Sustainability Officers Group. Connect With Us:Join the conversation: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.ukCSCEN website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network/Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Civil Service Climate and Environment Network. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

Annie Hartnett discusses the inspiration behind her quirky road trip novel The Road to Tender Hearts and why she breaks all the rules in writing her stories. Annie Hartnett joins me to discuss her latest bestselling novel, The Road to Tender Hearts, and the inspiration behind this road trip story. We explore the heartfelt and humorous moments that showcase a wonderfully quirky found family, which even includes a psychic cat.She also shares the surprising real-life inspirations for her unforgettable characters and explains how literary mischief is woven into their worlds.In this quirky conversation, Annie and I discuss: Why Annie made a death-predicting cat named Pancakes the emotional engine of the novel—and how a real-life nursing home cat named Oscar inspired this unforgettable character.How playing with point of view and narrator's voice keeps her writing fresh, and why she's unconcerned with grammar "rules."How Annie's own cross-country trip in her twenties helped shape the emotional core of this incredible road trip story.BONUS BOOK LIST: This week, I'm sharing an accompanying book list of 29 books about road trips, including new releases and backlist titles, that speak to the ripple effects of substance use across families and generations.Meet Annie HartnettAnnie Hartnett is the author of Unlikely Animals, which won the Julia Ward Howe Prize for fiction and was longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize.She is also theauthor of Rabbit Cake, a finalist for the New England Book Award and a Kirkus Reviews best book of the year. Hartnett has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the MacDowell Colony, the Sewanee Writers' Conference, and the Associates of the Boston Public Library. Along with writer Tessa Fontaine, she co-runs the Accountability Workshops for writers, helping them commit to routines and embrace the long, slow, joyful, terrible process of doing the work. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and dog.Mentioned in this episode:Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide  ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits—thank you for supporting my small business!  Join the May Book Club Chat (Beautyland)BONUS BOOK LIST: 29 Books About Road Trips to Read NowDownload Today's TranscriptThe Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettUnlikely Animals by Annie HartnettRabbit Cake by Annie HartnettRed Dog Farm by Nathaniel Ian MillerMarried with ChildrenJane the VirginFargoRaising ArizonaKaren RussellThe Frightening and Wonderful Things That Will Happen to You When You Publish Your First Novel by Rufi ThorpeBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Annie on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation) 

Is happiness something you're born with—or something you can build? In this uplifting episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Jillian Mandich, PhD in Health Science, TEDx speaker, and founder of the International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research. Dr. Mandich dives into the science of happiness—what it actually is, how to measure it, and the fascinating ways it impacts your health, longevity, and daily wellbeing. From micro-moments of joy to redefining self-care as selfless (not selfish), this conversation is packed with powerful mindset shifts for busy women in medicine.Whether you're navigating burnout, juggling family and career, or simply wondering how to feel more like yourself again, this episode offers research-backed tools for cultivating happiness in a sustainable, practical way. You'll learn how gratitude, emotional granularity, and even your social connections can act as "reps" to strengthen your happiness muscle.--Connect With Us:

In Part 2 of Upgrade Yourself: Living by Your Values, Not Your Résumé, Dr. Marie Claire Bourque returns for a follow-up conversation that dives even deeper into identity, self-compassion, and the hidden belief systems that keep so many women physicians stuck. Together with hosts Jake and Suzanne, she explores how our roles as caregivers, achievers, and professionals often conflict with our core values—and what it takes to finally realign our lives around what truly matters. From breaking free of outdated identity labels to recognizing the emotional operating systems that silently run our decisions, this episode is an eye-opening journey into what it means to truly own your life.You'll hear real-life reflections on letting go of long-held medical roles, the guilt that comes with change, and how embracing self-compassion can unlock lasting transformation. Dr. Bourque also shares tangible tools you can use to uncover your values, reframe your internal dialogue, and take small, meaningful steps toward a more aligned, fulfilling life—without waiting for a crisis to wake you up. Whether you're in the thick of career transition, burnout, or just feeling disconnected from your “why,” this conversation will inspire you to reflect, recalibrate, and take radical ownership of your next chapter.--Connect With Us:

This week, we're diving into a debut thriller that's frothy, funny, and unhinged in the best way. Liann Zhang joins me for a laugh-out-loud conversation about her new novel, Julie Chan Is Dead—a genre-blending con-artist thriller about identical twin sisters whose lives split in dramatically different directions… until one of them winds up dead.When the authorities mistake Julie for her famous sister, she makes a bold choice: to step into Chloe's perfectly curated shoes and steal her life. What follows is a fast-paced, satirical exploration of influencer culture, viral content, and the dark side of social media fame.In the spirit of the influencer theme, we share the most bizarre influencer swag we've ever received before digging into how a pandemic-fueled fascination with influencer culture allowed Liann to take a break from her dreams of writing about the Ming Dynasty.We also talk about what it's like to write a morally murky protagonist, the grotesque cult subplot that takes things to the next level, and why this book just might be Bunny meets Yellowface with a touch of The Bling Ring.In this fun conversation, Liann and I discuss:How Liann pivoted from writing about the Ming Dynasty to a con-artist thrillerWhy influencer culture during the pandemic was the perfect satirical settingCreating the character of Julie: an intriguing anti-heroine who fully leans into her morally gray side.The ongoing need for critical consumption of influencer content

Are you struggling to balance profitability and sustainability on your ranch or farm? You're not alone — and this episode is here to offer real solutions.Join host Jared Sorensen as he welcomes special guests Abbey and Ryan Bruski, experienced farmers who have successfully transformed their land into a regenerative, profitable operation. Together, they share hard-earned insights, practical strategies, and inspiring stories from their journey toward eco-friendly, resilient farming.

Journalist Claire Hoffman unpacks Sister, Sinner, the gripping true crime story of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance and miraculous return.If you've never heard the name, Aimee Semple McPherson, you're not alone—but Claire Hoffman's Sister Sinner will ensure you never forget her name again as America's first mega-preacher.Today, we discuss this riveting biography, which opens with the astonishing true story of Aimee, who shaped modern evangelicalism, vanished into the ocean for 35 days, and returned with a kidnapping tale so wild it led to two sensational trials.The author was the first researcher granted access to the complete court records of Aimee's grand jury trial—records that, for more than a century, the Foursquare Church has refused to share with the outside world.Uncover her journalistic approach, which is both deeply researched and refreshingly secular. Embracing Aimee's contradictions—faith healer and showman, sinner and saint, feminist and fundamentalist creates a page-turning experience. Whether religious or not, you'll love this conversation on how charisma, celebrity, and faith collide.In this intimate and insightful conversation, Claire and I discuss:Her background and five-year research process to bring Aimee's story to lifeWhy Aimee's disappearance is the opening chapter, and what type of reader did she hope the true crime angle might pull inHow Claire's background as a journalist for Rolling Stone has given her a unique lens into the world of what it means to be a celebrityThe effort and reverence required when accessing court documents like this for a project

In this comprehensive episode, Dr. Sterling breaks down everything you need to know about gestational diabetes screening during pregnancy. From test procedures to understanding results, this guide helps expectant parents navigate this important aspect of prenatal care with confidence and clarity.Key MomentsOne-Step vs. Two-Step ScreeningTest Preparation & What to ExpectUnderstanding ResultsAlternative Testing OptionsImportant RemindersDr. Sterling emphasizes that abnormal results don't mean you've "failed" a test, and that the majority of people who have an abnormal one-hour test will not be diagnosed with gestational diabetes after the three-hour test. For those who are diagnosed, 70% can manage with diet and exercise changes alone.Connect With Us: Join the Sterling Parents community at sterlingparents.com Follow us on Instagram @askdrsterlingpodcast Email your questions to podcast@sterlingparents.com

Sarah Damoff shares how The Bright Years evolved from an epistolary draft into a powerful multi-POV family saga exploring addiction across generations.Every so often, a debut novel arrives so confident and assured it's hard to believe it's the author's first. Sarah Damoff's The Bright Years is one of those rare books. Deeply informed by her work as a social worker, Sarah offers readers an empathetic and profoundly immersive exploration of addiction and its reverberations across generations. Deftly weaving their family's personal history with political and cultural moments creates a layered portrait of a family navigating love and loss through the generations.In this intimate and insightful conversation, Sarah and I discuss:Her savvy and scrappy journey to landing a book deal with Simon & SchusterHow The Bright Years began as an epistolary novel and evolved into a multi-POV sagaThe challenge of writing addiction and redemption with compassionHow setting the story across decades helped her explore shifting perspectives and memory

In this episode, host Jared Sorensen sits down with Dr. Rich Brazil of Ranch Vision to unpack the power of strategic planning in ranching and agribusiness. Dr. Brazil shares his insights on turning vision into value, and how producers can build a clear, actionable roadmap to profitability and long-term success.Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, clarify your goals, or make better decisions backed by data, this conversation is packed with practical advice and proven strategies.Tune in to hear how intentional planning can help you take control of your business and steer it toward greater outcomes.For more information, go to https://www.ranchvision.io/CONNECT WITH US

In this enlightening episode, William DeMille sits down with Douglas Glenn Holloway, a passionate advocate for regenerative agriculture, to explore why this farming approach is more critical than ever in today's world. With years of experience in sustainable farming, Holloway shares his insights on how regenerative practices can restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and create a more resilient agricultural system.We also dive into the effects of glyphosate on farmland and the long-term consequences of chemical-intensive farming. Holloway provides a compelling case for shifting toward a more regenerative form of agriculture, one that not only benefits farmers but also supports healthier ecosystems and communities.For more information, go to https://www.radicalresilience.health/ or email dgholloway6@gmail.comGet a copy of his books on Amazon. CONNECT WITH US

Jinwoo Chong celebrates food, family, & finding love in his cozy novel, I Leave It Up To You. Learn how this project helped him fall in love with writing again.What if you fell asleep in 2019 and woke up in 2021? That's the reality for Jack Jr., who emerges from a two-year coma to find his life unrecognizable. His job is gone, his apartment is lost, and his partner has moved on. But in his return to his childhood home and his family's struggling restaurant, he begins to rebuild—rekindling relationships, rediscovering love, and redefining what home truly means.Jinwoo Chong shares the beautiful inspiration behind this poignant and tender slice-of-life novel, which seamlessly blends a swoon-worthy love story with a cozy family drama. We discuss how I Leave It Up to You evolved from a short story, the impact of the pandemic on its themes, and the role of food as both a comfort and a metaphor for resilience.BONUS BOOK LIST: Don't miss our Captivating Books About Nurses Book List, featuring 28 incredible new and backlist titles celebrating caregivers.Meet Jinwoo ChongJinwoo Chong is the author of Flux, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway and VCU Cabell First Novel awards, and a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. His work has appeared in The Southern Review, Guernica, The Rumpus, and more. His latest novel, I Leave It Up to You, is now available from Penguin Random House.Mentioned in this episode:Today's Show TranscriptNEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 28 Captivating Books About NursesJoin the March Book Club Chat (Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson)I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo ChongFlux by Jinwoo ChongBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Jinwoo on Instagram or his WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation) 

Eowyn Ivey joins us from Alaska to discuss her latest magical realism novel, Black Woods Blue Sky. Prepare to be transported by one of my favorite storytellers!The queen of magical realism, Eowyn Ivey, joins us to share intriguing insights into her third novel, Black Woods Blue Sky, and how her deep connection to Alaska continues to shape her storytelling.She also discusses the challenges of writing through a difficult personal season, the impact of reuniting with her longtime editorial team, and the immersive research that took her to a remote hunting camp on Kodiak Island.Discover her ties to the character Emmaleen, how Birdie's contradictions capture the realities of relatable motherhood, and what stereotypes about rural Alaska she wanted to challenge through her character's bookish adventures.Don't miss this week's Fairy Tale Retellings Book List featuring 27 magical books to escape with this weekend. I hope you love it!  Patrons can join us for a bonus spoiler-filled conversation! Eowyn will share her thoughts on Blackwood's Blue Sky ending and the fine line she teetered between reality and imagination in her moving story. Get your tissues- it's a beautiful bonus chat.Meet Eowyn IveyEowyn Ivey is the bestselling author of The Snow Child, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and To the Bright Edge of the World. Born and raised in Alaska, she draws inspiration from its rugged landscapes and folklore. Black Woods Blue Sky is her highly anticipated third novel, which is now available on store shelves from Random House.Mentioned in this episode:Today's Show TranscriptNEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 27 Fairy Tale Retellings to Enchant Your Reading LifeJoin the March Book Club Chat (Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson)Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn IveyThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyTo the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn IveyRuth HulbertBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Eowyn on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Erin Crosby Eckstine discusses her debut novel, Junie, and how her family history transformed her life from English teacher to chosen GMA Book Club novelist. In this episode, Erin Crosby Eckstine shares the moving inspiration behind her debut novel Junie, a profoundly personal story rooted in her own family's history.Erin reveals how Junie's character is inspired by her great-great-great-grandmother, Jane Cotton, who escaped slavery and became one of the Black founders of Coosada, Alabama. We discuss the importance of balancing joy and trauma in narratives like these and why it is essential to bring both to readers and those represented in these stories.You can also discover Erin's unconventional publishing methods, which led to her becoming a GMA Book Club pick, and how her family legacy catalyzed her going from Google Docs to a finished novel.BONUS BLACK HISTORY MONTH BOOK LIST:Don't miss this week's Black History Month book list, featuring 36 phenomenal books by Black authors to celebrate this historic month. All books purchased from today's list will be fulfilled through Brain Lair Books, a Black-owned bookshop that has been financially struggling and needs your support to keep its doors open.Patrons can join us for a bonus spoiler-filled conversation with Erin Crosby Eckstine, where we discuss the surprising plot twists in Junie and the details of this story that she has always wanted to share with her readers.Meet Erin Crosby EckstineErin Crosby Eckstine is an author of speculative historical fiction, personal essays, and anything else she's in the mood for. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, she grew up between the South and Los Angeles before moving to New York City to attend Barnard College. She earned a master's in secondary English education from Stanford University and taught high school English for six years. Erin lives in Brooklyn with her partner and their cats. JUNIE is her debut novel.Mentioned in this episode:Today's Show TranscriptNEW BONUS BOOK LIST: Black History Month Books You Need to Read NowJoin the February Book Club Chat (The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate)Junie by Erin Crosby EckstineThe Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda TateGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellSarah MaddenWuthering Heights by Emily BronteJane AustenErin as Lady Catherine de BourghThe Favorites by Layne FargoKindred by Octavia ButlerDanya KukafkamoNotes on an Execution by Danya KukafkaGood Morning America Book PickThe Celebrity Book Club Deep Diver Episode You NeedSilvia Moreno-GarciaSing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardIsabel AllendeThe House of the Spirits by Isabel AllendeThe Neapolitan Novels by Elena FerrantePachinko by Min Jin LeeOur Share of Night by Mariana EnriquezBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Erin on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)  

Alex Milowski is a researcher, developer, entrepreneur, mathematician, and computer scientist.Evolving Workflow Orchestration // MLOps Podcast #291 with Alex Milowski, Entrepreneur and Computer Scientist.// AbstractThere seems to be a shift from workflow languages to code - mostly annotation pythons - happening and getting us. It is a symptom of how complex workflow orchestration has gotten. Is it a dominant trend or will we cycle back to “DAG specifications”? At Stitchfix, we had our own DSL that “compiled” into airflow DAGs and at MicroByre, we used a external workflow langauge. Both had a batch task executor on K8s but at MicroByre, we had human and robot in the loop workflows.// BioDr. Milowski is a serial entrepreneur and computer scientist with experience in a variety of data and machine learning technologies. He holds a PhD in Informatics (Computer Science) from the University of Edinburgh, where he researched large-scale computation over scientific data. Over the years, he's spent many years working on various aspects of workflow orchestration in industry, standardization, and in research.// MLOps Swag/Merchhttps://shop.mlops.community/// Related LinksWebsite: https://www.milowski.com/ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ -------------Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slackFollow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunitySign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/registerCatch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmilowski/

Willem Pienaar is the Co-Founder and CTO ofCleric. He previously worked at Tecton as a Principal Engineer. Willem Pienaar attended the Georgia Institute of Technology.Insights from Cleric: Building an Autonomous AI SRE // MLOps Podcast #289 with Willem Pienaar, CTO & Co-Founder of Cleric.// AbstractIn this MLOps Community Podcast episode, Willem Pienaar, CTO of Cleric, breaks down how they built an autonomous AI SRE that helps engineering teams diagnose production issues. We explore how Cleric builds knowledge graphs for system understanding, and uses existing tools/systems during investigations. We also get into some gnarly challenges around memory, tool integration, and evaluation frameworks, and some lessons learned from deploying to engineering teams.// BioWillem Pienaar, CTO of Cleric, is a builder with a focus on LLM agents, MLOps, and open source tooling. He is the creator of Feast, an open source feature store, and contributed to the creation of both the feature store and MLOps categories.Before starting Cleric, Willem led the open-source engineering team at Tecton and established the ML platform team at Gojek, where he built high-scale ML systems for the Southeast Asian Decacorn.// MLOps Swag/Merchhttps://shop.mlops.community/// Related LinksWebsite: willem.co --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ -------------Join our slack community:https://go.mlops.community/slackFollow us on Twitter:@mlopscommunitySign up for the next meetup:https://go.mlops.community/registerCatch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more:https://mlops.community/Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/Connect with Willem on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/willempienaar/

Vinu Sankar Sadasivan is a CS PhD ... Currently, I am working as a full-time Student Researcher at Google DeepMind on jailbreaking multimodal AI models. Robustness, Detectability, and Data Privacy in AI // MLOps Podcast #289 with Vinu Sankar Sadasivan, Student Researcher at Google DeepMind. // Abstract Recent rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made it widely applicable across various domains, from autonomous systems to multimodal content generation. However, these models remain susceptible to significant security and safety vulnerabilities. Such weaknesses can enable attackers to jailbreak systems, allowing them to perform harmful tasks or leak sensitive information. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into critical applications like autonomous robotics and healthcare, the importance of ensuring AI safety is growing. Understanding the vulnerabilities in today's AI systems is crucial to addressing these concerns. // Bio Vinu Sankar Sadasivan is a final-year Computer Science PhD candidate at The University of Maryland, College Park, advised by Prof. Soheil Feizi. His research focuses on Security and Privacy in AI, with a particular emphasis on AI robustness, detectability, and user privacy. Currently, Vinu is a full-time Student Researcher at Google DeepMind, working on jailbreaking multimodal AI models. Previously, Vinu was a Research Scientist intern at Meta FAIR in Paris, where he worked on AI watermarking. Vinu is a recipient of the 2023 Kulkarni Fellowship and has earned several distinctions, including the prestigious Director's Silver Medal. He completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar in 2020. Prior to their PhD, Vinu gained research experience as a Junior Research Fellow in the Data Science Lab at IIT Gandhinagar and through internships at Caltech, Microsoft Research India, and IISc. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: https://vinusankars.github.io/ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinusankars/

Richard Cloete is a computer scientist and a Laukien-Oumuamua Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard University. He is a member of the Galileo Project working under the supervision of Professor Avi, having recently held a postdoctoral position at the University of Cambridge, UK. AI & Aliens: New Eyes on Ancient Questions // MLOps Podcast #288 with Richard Cloete, Laukien-Oumuamua Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University. // Abstract Demetrios speaks with Dr. Richard Cloete, a Harvard computer scientist and founder of SEAQR Robotics, about his AI-driven work in tracking Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) through the Galileo Project. Dr. Cloete explains their advanced sensor setup and the challenges of training AI in this niche field, leading to the creation of AeroSynth, a synthetic data tool. He also discusses his collaboration with the Minor Planet Center on using AI to classify interstellar objects and upcoming telescope data. Additionally, he introduces Seeker Robotics, applying similar AI techniques to oceanic research with unmanned vehicles for marine monitoring. The conversation explores AI's role in advancing our understanding of space and the ocean. // Bio Richard is a computer scientist and Laukien-Oumuamua Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard University. As a member of the Galileo Project under Professor Avi Loeb's supervision, he develops AI models for detecting and tracking aerial objects, specializing in Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Beyond UAP research, he collaborates with astronomers at the Minor Planet Center to create AI models for identifying potential interstellar objects using the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Richard is also the CEO and co-founder of SEAQR Robotics, a startup developing advanced unmanned surface vehicles to accelerate the discovery of novel life and phenomena in Earth's oceans and atmosphere. Before joining Harvard, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge, UK, where his research explored the intersection of emerging technologies and law.Grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, where I used to build Tesla Coils, plasma globes, radio stethoscopes, microwave guns, AM radios, and bombs... // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: www.seaqr.net https://itc.cfa.harvard.edu/people/richard-cloete --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-cloete/

A software engineer based in Delft, Alex Strick van Linschoten recently built Ekko, an open-source framework for adding real-time infrastructure and in-transit message processing to web applications. With years of experience in Ruby, JavaScript, Go, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Docker, I bring a versatile skill set to the table. I hold a PhD in History, have authored books on Afghanistan, and currently work as an ML Engineer at ZenML. Beyond the ChatBot Hype: A Deep Dive into Real LLM Success Stories // MLOps Podcast #287 with Alex Strick van Linschoten, ML Engineer at ZenML. // Abstract Alex Strick van Linschoten, a machine learning engineer at ZenML, joins the MLOps Community podcast to discuss his comprehensive database of real-world LLM use cases. Drawing inspiration from Evidently AI, Alex created the database to organize fragmented information on LLM usage, covering everything from common chatbot implementations to innovative applications across sectors. They discuss the technical challenges and successes in deploying LLMs, emphasizing the importance of foundational MLOps practices. The episode concludes with a call for community contributions to further enrich the database and collective knowledge of LLM applications. // Bio Alex is a Software Engineer based in the Netherlands, working as a Machine Learning Engineer at ZenML. He previously was awarded a PhD in History (specialism: War Studies) from King's College London and has authored several critically acclaimed books based on his research work in Afghanistan. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: https://mlops.systems https://www.zenml.io/llmops-database https://www.zenml.io/llmops-database https://www.zenml.io/blog/llmops-in-production-457-case-studies-of-what-actually-works https://www.zenml.io/blog/llmops-lessons-learned-navigating-the-wild-west-of-production-llms https://www.zenml.io/blog/demystifying-llmops-a-practical-database-of-real-world-generative-ai-implementations https://huggingface.co/datasets/zenml/llmops-database --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strickvl

In his 13 years of software engineering, Ilya Reznik has specialized in commercializing machine learning solutions and building robust ML platforms. He's held technical lead and staff engineering roles at premier firms like Adobe, Twitter, and Meta. Currently, Ilya channels his expertise into his travel startup, Jaunt, while consulting and advising emerging startups. Navigating Machine Learning Careers: Insights from Meta to Consulting // MLOps Podcast #286 with Ilya Reznik, ML Engineering Thought Leader at Instructed Machines, LLC. // Abstract Ilya Reznik's insights into machine learning and career development within the field. With over 13 years of experience at leading tech companies such as Meta, Adobe, and Twitter, Ilya emphasizes the limitations of traditional model fine-tuning methods. He advocates for alternatives like prompt engineering and knowledge retrieval, highlighting their potential to enhance AI performance without the drawbacks associated with fine-tuning. Ilya's recent discussions at the NeurIPS conference reflect a shift towards practical applications of Transformer models and innovative strategies like curriculum learning. Additionally, he shares valuable perspectives on navigating career progression in tech, offering guidance for aspiring ML engineers aiming for senior roles. His narrative serves as a blend of technical expertise and practical career advice, making it a significant resource for professionals in the AI domain. // Bio Ilya has navigated a diverse career path since 2011, transitioning from physicist to software engineer, data scientist, ML engineer, and now content creator. He is passionate about helping ML engineers advance their careers and making AI more impactful and beneficial for society. Previously, Ilya was a technical lead at Meta, where he contributed to 12% of the company's revenue and managed approximately 30 production ML models. He also worked at Twitter, overseeing offline model evaluation, and at Adobe, where his team was responsible for all intelligent services within Adobe Analytics. Based in Salt Lake City, Ilya enjoys the outdoors, tinkering with Arduino electronics, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: mlepath.com --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Ilya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibreznik/

Welcome back, you bloody space pirates! Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast. This episode is a bit out of order—I meant to edit the previous one first, but here I am working on Episode III. Not a big deal! I'll try not to spoil my thoughts on the last episode as we dive into this exciting continuation of the story. At this point, the children are lost in space. SM-33 navigates them to their port of origin, which turns out to be a bustling pirate base hidden within an asteroid. Unfortunately, the children find themselves captured and must figure out a way to escape. Luckily, they gain an unexpected ally—another prisoner! Here we're introduced to Jod Na Nawood, a Force-wielding “Jedi.” While Whim is ecstatic to meet a Jedi in real life, Fern and KB are skeptical of Jod's claims. Despite their doubts, they strike a deal to help one another. The pirates are ultimately foiled, but not before the children convince Jod to rescue SM-33 before making their daring escape. They jump to lightspeed while still tethered to a fuel line—talk about close calls! Jod, Fern, Neel, KB, and SM-33 escape Port Borgo and head to meet Jod's associate, Kh'ymm. This encounter raises more questions about Jod's true identity. Kh'ymm refers to him as Crimson Jack, marking his third alias so far (the pirates had called him Silvo). Kh'ymm aids the group by deciphering symbols from Fern's backpack to locate At Attin. However, Jod immediately realizes that Kh'ymm has alerted the New Republic. As the kids negotiate yet another deal with Jod to ensure their safe return home, X-wings arrive near the observatory and open fire on their ship. This episode deepens the mystery surrounding At Attin, a legendary location tied to the Old Republic. Generations have passed without anyone from the Republic or Empire reaching it, as the so-called “barrier” obscures it and makes navigation nearly impossible. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Kh'ymm's knowledge of At Attin and its connection to other “jewels of the Republic” was fascinating. I hope you found it just as intriguing! Thank you for listening or watching! Connect With Us: Join us on ⁠Discord Tweet us @SWRewatchPod Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Hashtags:#StarWars #StarWarsPodcast #SM33 #JodNaNawood #PortBorgo #CrimsonJack #AtAttin #OldRepublic #StarWarsMystery #Khymm #XWings #SciFiPodcast #StarWarsRewatch #GalaxyFarFarAway #PodcastCommunity #StarWarsFans #SkeletonCrew

Paging library lovers- Joe from the Libby team is back to share the exciting app updates and his top five horror book recommendations from 2024 to read now.In this All-Star Book Influencer series installment, we're thrilled to spotlight Joe Skelley, cohost of The Professional Book Nerds podcast and a member of the Libby team. Joe shares his favorite features of the Libby app, lesser-known tips for maximizing your library experience, and exciting updates on the horizon for readers.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Sneak peeks at upcoming Libby features and enhancements.How to manage packed holds lists and uncover hidden library gems.Tips for new Libby users to get started and make the most of the app.In the second half of the episode, Amy and Joe dive into the world of horror literature. Joe shares:What first drew him to horror and why he loves the genre.How horror reflects societal fears and captures anxieties relevant to today.Advice for readers hesitant to try horror, including recommendations that focus on atmosphere and psychological tension over gore.Discover five of Joe's must-read horror recommendations that range from chilling novellas to groundbreaking works by authors redefining the genre.Whether you're here for the horror or want to optimize your library experience, this episode has something for every reader.Meet JoeJoe Skelley is one of the co-hosts of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. He is also a Marketing and Events Specialist at OverDrive, where he leads the coordination of the Library Vehicle as it tours around the US and Canada, contributes to the Check Out Your Library movement, and works on special events for OverDrive's Digipalooza conference.When he isn't working, Joe loves to listen to audiobooks and podcasts, get too involved in a craft or DIY project, and (most importantly) spend time with his Boston Terrier, Roscoe!Mentioned in this episode:NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 5 New Horror Books to Read NowJoin the January Book Club Chat (How to Read a Book by Monica Wood)Professional Book Nerds PodcastGet the Most Out of the Libby App (Podcast Episode)Libby AppHow The StoryGraph Can Enhance Your Reading Life (Podcast Episode)Jackal by Erin E AdamsThe House in the Pines by Ana ReyesHorror Movie by Paul TremblayBury Your Gays by Chuck TinglePounded In The Butt By My Own Butt by Chuck TingleCamp Damascus by Chuck TingleThe Honeys by Ryan La SalaBeholder by Ryan La SalaClay McLeod ChapmanCackle by Rachel HarrisonThe Return by Rachel HarrisonA Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun HamillOne's Company by Ashley HutsonDiavola by Jennifer ThorneSo Thirsty by Rachel HarrisonBlack Sheep by Rachel HarrisonWe Used to Live Here by Marcus KliewerThe StrangersCoup de Grace by Sofia AjramKanopyA24A Mask of Flies by Matthew LyonsMonstrillo by Gerardo Samano CordovaTomie by Junji ItoLonglegsLisa FrankensteinLetterboxd AppBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Joe on the Professional Book Nerds Podcast and InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Tomaž Levak is the Co-founder and CEO of Trace Labs – OriginTrail core developers. OriginTrail is a web3 infrastructure project combining a decentralized knowledge graph (DKG) and blockchain technologies to create a neutral, inclusive ecosystem. Collective Memory for AI on Decentralized Knowledge Graph // MLOps Podcast #285 with Tomaz Levak, Founder of Trace Labs, Core Developers of OriginTrail. // Abstract The talk focuses on how OriginTrail Decentralized Knowledge Graph serves as a collective memory for AI and enables neuro-symbolic AI. We cover the basics of OriginTrail's symbolic AI fundamentals (i.e. knowledge graphs) and go over details how decentralization improves data integrity, provenance, and user control. We'll cover the DKG role in AI agentic frameworks and how it helps with verifying and accessing diverse data sources, while maintaining compatibility with existing standards. We'll explore practical use cases from the enterprise sector as well as latest integrations into frameworks like ElizaOS. We conclude by outlining the future potential of decentralized AI, AI becoming the interface to “eat” SaaS and the general convergence of AI, Internet and Crypto. // Bio Tomaz Levak, founder of OriginTrail, is active at the intersection of Cryptocurrency, the Internet, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the core of OriginTrail is a pursuit of Verifiable Internet for AI, an inclusive framework addressing critical challenges of the world in an AI era. To achieve the goal of Verifiable Internet for AI, OriginTrail's trusted knowledge foundation ensures the provenance and verifiability of information while incentivizing the creation of high-quality knowledge. These advancements are pivotal to unlock the full potential of AI as they minimize the technology's shortfalls such as hallucinations, bias, issues of data ownership, and model collapse. Tomaz's contributions to OriginTrail span over a decade and across multiple fields. He is involved in strategic technical innovations for OriginTrail Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) and NeuroWeb blockchain and was among the authors of all three foundational White Paper documents that defined how OriginTrail technology addresses global challenges. Tomaz contributed to the design of OriginTrail token economies and is driving adoption with global brands such as British Standards Institution, Swiss Federal Railways and World Federation of Haemophilia, among others. Committed to the ongoing expansion of the OriginTrail ecosystem, Tomaz is a regular speaker at key industry events. In his appearances, he highlights the significant value that the OriginTrail DKG brings to diverse sectors, including supply chains, life sciences, healthcare, and scientific research. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Tomaz and the OriginTrail ecosystem as a whole are playing an important role in ensuring a more inclusive, transparent and decentralized AI. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: https://origintrail.io Song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/5GGHmGNZYnVSdRERLUSB4w?si=ae744c3ad528424b --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Tomaz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomazlevak/

Krishna Sridhar is an experienced engineering leader passionate about building wonderful products powered by machine learning. Efficient Deployment of Models at the Edge // MLOps Podcast #283 with Krishna Sridhar, Vice President of Qualcomm. Big shout out to Qualcomm for sponsoring this episode! // Abstract Qualcomm® AI Hub helps to optimize, validate, and deploy machine learning models on-device for vision, audio, and speech use cases. With Qualcomm® AI Hub, you can: Convert trained models from frameworks like PyTorch and ONNX for optimized on-device performance on Qualcomm® devices. Profile models on-device to obtain detailed metrics including runtime, load time, and compute unit utilization. Verify numerical correctness by performing on-device inference. Easily deploy models using Qualcomm® AI Engine Direct, TensorFlow Lite, or ONNX Runtime. The Qualcomm® AI Hub Models repository contains a collection of example models that use Qualcomm® AI Hub to optimize, validate, and deploy models on Qualcomm® devices. Qualcomm® AI Hub automatically handles model translation from source framework to device runtime, applying hardware-aware optimizations, and performs physical performance/numerical validation. The system automatically provisions devices in the cloud for on-device profiling and inference. The following image shows the steps taken to analyze a model using Qualcomm® AI Hub. // Bio Krishna Sridhar leads engineering for Qualcomm™ AI Hub, a system used by more than 10,000 AI developers spanning 1,000 companies to run more than 100,000 models on Qualcomm platforms. Prior to joining Qualcomm, he was Co-founder and CEO of Tetra AI which made its easy to efficiently deploy ML models on mobile/edge hardware. Prior to Tetra AI, Krishna helped design Apple's CoreML which was a software system mission critical to running several experiences at Apple including Camera, Photos, Siri, FaceTime, Watch, and many more across all major Apple device operating systems and all hardware and IP blocks. He has a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a bachelor's degree in computer science from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikris/ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Krishna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikris/

Machine Learning, AI Agents, and Autonomy // MLOps Podcast #283 with Zach Wallace, Staff Software Engineer at Nearpod Inc. // Abstract Demetrios chats with Zach Wallace, engineering manager at Nearpod, about integrating AI agents in e-commerce and edtech. They discuss using agents for personalized user targeting, adapting AI models with real-time data, and ensuring efficiency through clear task definitions. Zach shares how Nearpod streamlined data integration with tools like Redshift and DBT, enabling real-time updates. The conversation covers challenges like maintaining AI in production, handling high-quality data, and meeting regulatory standards. Zach also highlights the cost-efficiency framework for deploying and decommissioning agents and the transformative potential of LLMs in education. // Bio Software Engineer with 10 years of experience. Started my career as an Application Engineer, but I have transformed into a Platform Engineer. As a Platform Engineer, I have handled the problems described below - Localization across 6-7 different languages - Building a custom local environment tool for our engineers - Building a Data Platform - Building standards and interfaces for Agentic AI within ed-tech. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links https://medium.com/renaissance-learning-r-d/data-platform-transform-a-data-monolith-9d5290a552ef --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Zach on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-wallace/

Since three years, Egor is bringing the power of AI to bear at Wise, across domains as varied as trading algorithms for Treasury, fraud detection, experiment analysis and causal inference, and recently the numerous applications unlocked by large language models. Open-source projects initiated and guided by Egor include wise-pizza, causaltune, and neural-lifetimes, with more on the way. Machine Learning, AI Agents, and Autonomy // MLOps Podcast #282 with Egor Kraev, Head of AI at Wise Plc. // Abstract Demetrios chats with Egor Kraev, principal AI scientist at Wise, about integrating large language models (LLMs) to enhance ML pipelines and humanize data interactions. Egor discusses his open-source MotleyCrew framework, career journey, and insights into AI's role in fintech, highlighting its potential to streamline operations and transform organizations. // Bio Egor first learned mathematics in the Russian tradition, then continued his studies at ETH Zurich and the University of Maryland. Egor has been doing data science since last century, including economic and human development data analysis for nonprofits in the US, the UK, and Ghana, and 10 years as a quant, solutions architect, and occasional trader at UBS then Deutsche Bank. Following last decade's explosion in AI techniques, Egor became Head of AI at Mosaic Smart Data Ltd, and for the last four years is bringing the power of AI to bear at Wise, in a variety of domains, from fraud detection to trading algorithms and causal inference for A/B testing and marketing. Egor has multiple side projects such as RL for molecular optimization, GenAI for generating and solving high school math problems, and others. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links https://github.com/transferwise/wise-pizza https://github.com/py-why/causaltune https://www.linkedin.com/posts/egorkraev_a-talk-on-experimentation-best-practices-activity-7092158531247755265-q0kt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Egor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egorkraev/

Re-Platforming Your Tech Stack // MLOps Podcast #281 with Michelle Marie Conway, Lead Data Scientist at Lloyds Banking Group and Andrew Baker, Data Science Delivery Lead at Lloyds Banking Group. // Abstract Lloyds Banking Group is on a mission to embrace the power of cloud and unlock the opportunities that it provides. Andrew and his team have been on a journey over the last 12 months to take their portfolio of circa 10 Machine Learning models in production and migrate them from an on-prem solution to a cloud-based environment. During the podcast, Andrew shares his reflections as well as some dos (and don'ts!) of managing the migration of an established portfolio. // Bio Michelle Marie Conway Michelle is a Lead Data Scientist in the high-performance data science team at Lloyds Banking Group. With deep expertise in managing production-level Python code and machine learning models, she has worked alongside fellow senior manager Andrew to drive the bank's transition to the Google Cloud Platform. Together, they have played a pivotal role in modernising the ML portfolio in collaboration with a remarkable ML Ops team. Originally from Ireland and now based in London, Michelle blends her technical expertise with a love for the arts. Andrew Baker Andrew graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first-class honours degree in Mathematics and Music with a Year in Computer Science and joined Lloyds Banking Group on their Retail graduate scheme in 2015. Since 2021 Andrew has worked in the world of data, firstly in shaping the Retail data strategy and most recently as a Data Science Delivery Lead, growing and managing a team of Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers. He has built a high-performing team responsible for building and maintaining ML models in production for the Consumer Lending division of the bank. Andrew is motivated by the role that data science and ML can play in transforming the business and its processes, and is focused on balancing the power of ML with the need for simplicity and explainability that enables business users to engage with the opportunities that exist in this space and the demands of a highly regulated environment. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: https://www.michelleconway.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/artificial-intelligence-just-when-data-science-answer-andrew-baker-hfdge/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/artificial-intelligence-conundrum-generative-ai-andrew-baker-qla7e/ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle--conway/ Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-baker-90952289

Jineet Doshi is a Staff Data Scientist at Intuit and an AI Lead with a strong background in Computer Science. With over 6 years of relevant experience, he has a proven track record of building end-to-end machine learning models that significantly improve business metrics, from reducing fraud to saving millions of dollars. Holistic Evaluation of Generative AI Systems // MLOps Podcast #280 with Jineet Doshi, Staff AI Scientist or AI Lead at Intuit. // Abstract Evaluating LLMs is essential in establishing trust before deploying them to production. Even post deployment, evaluation is essential to ensure LLM outputs meet expectations, making it a foundational part of LLMOps. However, evaluating LLMs remains an open problem. Unlike traditional machine learning models, LLMs can perform a wide variety of tasks such as writing poems, Q&A, summarization etc. This leads to the question how do you evaluate a system with such broad intelligence capabilities? This talk covers the various approaches for evaluating LLMs such as classic NLP techniques, red teaming and newer ones like using LLMs as a judge, along with the pros and cons of each. The talk includes evaluation of complex GenAI systems like RAG and Agents. It also covers evaluating LLMs for safety and security and the need to have a holistic approach for evaluating these very capable models. // Bio Jineet Doshi is an award winning AI Lead and Engineer with over 7 years of experience. He has a proven track record of leading successful AI projects and building machine learning models from design to production across various domains, which have impacted millions of customers and have significantly improved business metrics, leading to millions of dollars of impact. He is currently an AI Lead at Intuit where he is one of the architects and developers of their Generative AI platform, which is serving Generative AI experiences for more than 100 million customers around the world. Jineet is also a guest lecturer at Stanford University as part of their building LLM Applications class. He is on the Advisory Board of University of San Francisco's AI Program. He holds multiple patents in the field, is on the steering committee of MLOps World Conference and has also co chaired workshops at top AI conferences like KDD. He holds a Masters degree from Carnegie Mellon university. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: https://www.intuit.com/ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Jineet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jineetdoshi/

Robert Caulk is responsible for directing software development, enabling research, coordinating company projects, quality control, proposing external collaborations, and securing funding. He believes firmly in open-source, having spent 12 years accruing over 1000 academic citations building open-source software in domains such as machine learning, image analysis, and coupled physical processes. He received his Ph.D. from Université Grenoble Alpes, France, in computational mechanics. Unleashing Unconstrained News Knowledge Graphs to Combat Misinformation // MLOps Podcast #279 with Robert Caulk, Founder of Emergent Methods. // Abstract Indexing hundreds of thousands of news articles per day into a knowledge graph (KG) was previously impossible due to the strict requirement that high-level reasoning, general world knowledge, and full-text context *must* be present for proper KG construction. The latest tools now enable such general world knowledge and reasoning to be applied cost effectively to high-volumes of news articles. Beyond the low cost of processing these news articles, these tools are also opening up a new, controversial, approach to KG building - unconstrained KGs. We discuss the construction and exploration of the largest news-knowledge-graph on the planet - hosted on an endpoint at AskNews.app. During talk we aim to highlight some of the sacrifices and benefits that go hand-in-hand with using the infamous unconstrained KG approach. We conclude the talk by explaining how knowledge graphs like these help to mitigate misinformation. We provide some examples of how our clients are using this graph, such as generating sports forecasts, generating better social media posts, generating regional security alerts, and combating human trafficking. // Bio Robert is the founder of Emergent Methods, where he directs research and software development for large-scale applications. He is currently overseeing the structuring of hundreds of thousands of news articles per day in order to build the best news retrieval API in the world: https://asknews.app. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Website: https://emergentmethods.ai News Retrieval API: https://asknews.app --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcaulk/ Timestamps: [00:00] Rob's preferred coffee [00:05] Takeaways [00:55] Please like, share, leave a review, and subscribe to our MLOps channels! [01:00] Join our Local Organizer Carousel! [02:15] Knowledge Graphs and ontology [07:43] Ontology vs Noun Approach [12:46] Ephemeral tools for efficiency [17:26] Oracle to PostgreSQL migration [22:20] MEM Graph life cycle [29:14] Knowledge Graph Investigation Insights [33:37] Fine-tuning and distillation of LLMs [39:28] DAG workflow and quality control [46:23] Crawling nodes with Phi 3 Llama [50:05] AI pricing risks and strategies [56:14] Data labeling and poisoning [58:34] API costs vs News latency [1:02:10] Product focus and value [1:04:52] Ensuring reliable information [1:11:01] Podcast transcripts as News [1:13:08] Ontology trade-offs explained [1:15:00] Wrap up

Dr Vincent Moens is an Applied Machine Learning Research Scientist at Meta and an author of TorchRL and TensorDict in Pytorch. PyTorch for Control Systems and Decision Making // MLOps Podcast #276 with Vincent Moens, Research Engineer at Meta. // Abstract PyTorch is widely adopted across the machine learning community for its flexibility and ease of use in applications such as computer vision and natural language processing. However, supporting reinforcement learning, decision-making, and control communities is equally crucial, as these fields drive innovation in areas like robotics, autonomous systems, and game-playing. This podcast explores the intersection of PyTorch and these fields, covering practical tips and tricks for working with PyTorch, an in-depth look at TorchRL, and discussions on debugging techniques, optimization strategies, and testing frameworks. By examining these topics, listeners will understand how to effectively use PyTorch for control systems and decision-making applications. // Bio Vincent Moens is a research engineer on the PyTorch core team at Meta, based in London. As the maintainer of TorchRL (https://github.com/pytorch/rl) and TensorDict (https://github.com/pytorch/tensordict), Vincent plays a key role in supporting the decision-making community within the PyTorch ecosystem. Alongside his technical role in the PyTorch community, Vincent also actively contributes to AI-related research projects. Before joining Meta, Vincent worked as an ML researcher at Huawei and AIG. Vincent holds a Medical Degree and a PhD in Computational Neuroscience. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://shop.mlops.community/ // Related Links Musical recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Uff91EOsvd99rtAupatMP?si=jVkoFiq8Tmq0fqK_OIEglg Website: github.com/vmoens TorchRL: https://github.com/pytorch/rl TensorDict: https://github.com/pytorch/tensordict LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vincent-moens-9bb91972_join-the-tensordict-discord-server-activity-7189297643322253312-Wo9J?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Vincent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvi/

Luke Marsden, is a passionate technology leader. Experienced in consultant, CEO, CTO, tech lead, product, sales, and engineering roles. Proven ability to conceive and execute a product vision from strategy to implementation, while iterating on product-market fit. We Can All Be AI Engineers and We Can Do It with Open Source Models // MLOps Podcast #273 with Luke Marsden, CEO of HelixML. // Abstract In this podcast episode, Luke Marsden explores practical approaches to building Generative AI applications using open-source models and modern tools. Through real-world examples, Luke breaks down the key components of GenAI development, from model selection to knowledge and API integrations, while highlighting the data privacy advantages of open-source solutions. // Bio Hacker & entrepreneur. Founder at helix.ml. Career spanning DevOps, MLOps, and now LLMOps. Working on bringing business value to local, open-source LLMs. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links Website: https://helix.ml About open source AI: https://blog.helix.ml/p/the-open-source-ai-revolution Ratatat Cream on Chrome: https://open.spotify.com/track/3s25iX3minD5jORW4KpANZ?si=719b715154f64a5f --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-marsden-71b3789/

Dive into the world of literary fiction books with Tina from Book Talk, etc. Discover her top 5 book recommendations for readers and why she loves the genre.I'm so excited to launch our new All-Star Book Influencer series with our first guest, Tina from Book Talk, etc., who joins the show to offer our listeners her top recommendations for the best literary fiction novels.What Can You Expect From the All-Star Book Influencer Series?The All-Star Book Influencers Series will spotlight conversations with influential figures in the book world, from bookstagrammers and booktubers to podcast hosts and reading community leaders. Each of our upcoming guests has chosen their dream topic to discuss on our show.Here's what you can come to expect in the months ahead:Diverse Perspectives: Each guest will bring their unique take on reading, from curating lists that challenge our norms to reviving under-the-radar titles that deserve a second glance.Fresh Recommendations: We'll cover everything from contemporary must-reads to cozy classics, ensuring our conversations remain as varied and engaging as your tastes.Actionable Inspiration: Get ready for book talk that goes beyond the pages—these episodes will help you consider why you read what you do and how to open new pathways to reading more, reading diversely, and making your reading life more intentional.Today, we define what we think makes a great literary fiction book, whether novels need satisfying endings to be favorites, and share Tina's top five recommendations for beginning a literary fiction reading journey.We also discover more of her behind-the-scenes content creation process, including her experiences in the podcasting world, her transition to BookTube, and what she has learned about the importance of authenticity in content creation.BONUS BOOK LIST: Don't miss this week's bonus book list featuring 15 literary fiction titles perfect for escaping this reading season. This curated list includes both Tina's favorites and mine to kickstart your new reading journey.Meet TinaTina Books is a bookish content creator and book podcaster. She is a self-proclaimed book pusher with a passion for new releases who focuses on mystery/thriller, literary fiction, horror, contemporary fiction, and memoir. Tina cohosts Book Talk, etc., a weekly book recommendation podcast. She can be found on Instagram and TikTok at TBR, etc. She is also finding her way on Booktube, also at TBR, etc.  Mentioned in this episode:NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 15 Literary Fiction Books For Character-Driven AdventuresJoin the November Book Club Chat (This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel)Book Talk, etc. PodcastEvenityThe Nonfiction November Challenge You NeedNotionA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaA24 FilmsDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der WoudenIn Memoriam by Alice WinnThe Facemaker by Lindsey FitzharrisThe Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadThe Nickel Boys movieKanopyNever Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroNotes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka30 Fictional Serial Killer Books to Read NowThe Enchanted by Rene DenfeldThe Child Finder by Rene DenfeldAmy's Interview with Rene DenfeldBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Tina on the Book Talk, etc. Podcast, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTubeConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Lauren Kaplan is a sociologist and writer. She earned her PhD in Sociology at Goethe University Frankfurt and worked as a researcher at the University of Oxford and UC Berkeley. The Impact of UX Research in the AI Space // MLOps Podcast #272 with Lauren Kaplan, Sr UX Researcher. // Abstract In this MLOps Community podcast episode, Demetrios and UX researcher Lauren Kaplan explore how UX research can transform AI and ML projects by aligning insights with business goals and enhancing user and developer experiences. Kaplan emphasizes the importance of stakeholder alignment, proactive communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration, especially in adapting company culture post-pandemic. They discuss UX's growing relevance in AI, challenges like bias, and the use of AI in research, underscoring the strategic value of UX in driving innovation and user satisfaction in tech. // Bio Lauren is a sociologist and writer. She earned her PhD in Sociology at Goethe University Frankfurt and worked as a researcher at the University of Oxford and UC Berkeley. Passionate about homelessness and Al, Lauren joined UCSF and later Meta. Lauren recently led UX research at a global Al chip startup and is currently seeking new opportunities to further her work in UX research and AI. At Meta, Lauren led UX research for 1) Privacy-Preserving ML and 2) PyTorch. Lauren has worked on NLP projects such as Word2Vec analysis of historical HIV/AIDS documents presented at TextXD, UC Berkeley 2019. Lauren is passionate about understanding technology and advocating for the people who create and consume Al. Lauren has published over 30 peer-reviewed research articles in domains including psychology, medicine, sociology, and more.” // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links Podcast on AI UX https://open.substack.com/pub/aistudios/p/how-to-do-user-research-for-ai-products?r=7hrv8&utm_medium=ios 2024 State of AI Infra at Scale Research Report https://ai-infrastructure.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-State-of-AI-Infrastructure-at-Scale-2024.pdf Privacy-Preserving ML UX Public Article https://www.ttclabs.net/research/how-to-help-people-understand-privacy-enhancing-technologies Homelessness research and more: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=24zqlwkAAAAJ&hl=en Agents in Production: https://home.mlops.community/public/events/aiagentsinprod Mk.gee Si (Bonus Track): https://open.spotify.com/track/1rukW2Wxnb3GGlY0uDWIWB?si=4d5b0987ad55444a --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmichellekaplan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

This week on The Pro Audio Suite, we chat about the origins of the TRi Booth, a game-changing portable studio for voiceover pros. George 'The Tech' Whitham breaks down the challenges of creating a booth that balances acoustics, portability, and design. Learn how the TRi Booth came to be, why it uses a triangular design, and the process of optimizing materials for acoustic performance. We also explore the practical implications of using the TRi Booth in hotels and how it handles real-world noise scenarios. Don't miss our discussion on potential rental models and the future of portable recording setups. Connect With Us: Join our Facebook Group Visit our Website Subscribe on YouTube A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generous support of our show, Tri Booth is offering $200 off a brand-new booth when you use the code TRIPAP200. So get onto their website now and secure your new booth... https://tribooth.com/ And if you're in the market for a new Mic or killer pair of headphones, check out Austrian Audio. They've got a great range of top-shelf gear..  https://austrian.audio/ We have launched a Patreon page in the hopes of being able to pay someone to help us get the show to more people and in turn help them with the same info we're sharing with you. If you aren't familiar with Patreon, it's an easy way for those interested in our show to get exclusive content and updates before anyone else, along with a whole bunch of other "perks" just by contributing as little as $1 per month. Find out more here..   https://www.patreon.com/proaudiosuite     George has created a page strictly for Pro Audio Suite listeners, so check it out for the latest discounts and offers for TPAS listeners. https://georgethe.tech/tpas If you haven't filled out our survey on what you'd like to hear on the show, you can do it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWT5BTD Join our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/proaudiopodcast And the FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357898255543203 For everything else (including joining our mailing list for exclusive previews and other goodies), check out our website https://www.theproaudiosuite.com/ “When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional.” Hunter S Thompson

Do you ever feel like you're getting tackled from every direction? In this episode, we're talking about hearing God's voice through the chaos-- AND one way to keep the faith as we move through it all. And, I'm sharing a story about Zac and his football game last week. The video of the awesome play I'm talking about is coming soon... join my email list to see it first, or follow my YouTube Channel.

In this episode, Emiko Jean discusses flipping the script on the traditional missing girl narrative in her new police procedural, The Return of Ellie Black.This week, we're joined by New York Times bestselling author Emiko Jean to discuss her latest police procedural novel, The Return of Ellie Black.In today's episode, Emiko offers a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process for The Return of Ellie Black, including the extensive research involved in portraying true crime elements and what missing girl narratives have been missing from their portrayals. She also opens up about the emotional challenges of writing certain scenes through the darker aspects of this thriller.Don't miss this week's bonus book list, where we offer 23 atmospheric books perfect for your fall book stack. This list includes cozy fantasy, moody thrillers, and magical realism.Patrons can join us for a bonus spoiler-filled conversation with Emiko Jean, where we discuss the surprising plot twists in The Return of Ellie Black ending, and her plans for the upcoming Detective Chelsea Calhoun series.Meet Emiko JeanEmiko Jean is a New York Times bestselling author of adult and young adult fiction. Her books have been published in over 30 languages and have been featured by Good Morning America as a GMA Book Club pick and by Reese Witherspoon as a YA Book Club pick. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, Time, Cosmopolitan, Shondaland, and Bustle. She lives in Washington with her husband and two kids. Mentioned in this episode:NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 24 Atmospheric Books to Get Lost InJoin the November Book Club Chat (This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel)The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko JeanUnder the Bridge Limited SeriesUnder the Bridge by Rebecca GodfreyWhat Happened to Nina by Dervla McTiernan Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean Other books by Emiko Jean:Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko JeanTokyo Ever After by Emiko JeanEmpress of all Seasons by Emiko JeanWe'll Never Be Apart by Emiko JeanBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Emiko Jean on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation) 

In this episode, Robbo, George, AP, and Robert Marshall take a deep dive into Waves' newest AI-driven plugin: Waves Curves Equator. It's an innovative EQ that analyzes your audio and creates custom EQ curves based on what it “hears.” We break down its features, test it on Andrew Peters' voiceover, and explore how it could change the way we handle EQ. Discussion highlights: How AI EQ works and its real-world applications Robbo's first impressions using Waves Curves Equator Automating EQ for radio imaging and other applications Will AI-driven plugins take over more of the audio workflow? We also explore some fun presets and discuss how AI might shape the future of audio production. Episode Links: Tribooth Discount Code: Use TRIPAP200 for $200 off Austrian Audio: Proud sponsor of the show Source Elements: Making remote production seamless Competition Alert! Submit your mix for a chance to win a pair of Austrian Audio Hi-X20 headphones. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, just have fun with it! Full details at www.proaudiosuite.com/win. See the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/kYbc9Dzz2yQ Show Notes Links: Enter the Austrian Audio Hi-X20 Headphone Giveaway Download the show stems and submit your mix Connect With Us: Join our Facebook Group Visit our Website Subscribe on YouTube A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generous support of our show, Tri Booth is offering $200 off a brand-new booth when you use the code TRIPAP200. So get onto their website now and secure your new booth... https://tribooth.com/ And if you're in the market for a new Mic or killer pair of headphones, check out Austrian Audio. They've got a great range of top-shelf gear..  https://austrian.audio/ We have launched a Patreon page in the hopes of being able to pay someone to help us get the show to more people and in turn help them with the same info we're sharing with you. If you aren't familiar with Patreon, it's an easy way for those interested in our show to get exclusive content and updates before anyone else, along with a whole bunch of other "perks" just by contributing as little as $1 per month. Find out more here..   https://www.patreon.com/proaudiosuite     George has created a page strictly for Pro Audio Suite listeners, so check it out for the latest discounts and offers for TPAS listeners. https://georgethe.tech/tpas If you haven't filled out our survey on what you'd like to hear on the show, you can do it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWT5BTD Join our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/proaudiopodcast And the FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357898255543203 For everything else (including joining our mailing list for exclusive previews and other goodies), check out our website https://www.theproaudiosuite.com/ “When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional.” Hunter S Thompson

Meg Shaffer takes us behind the scenes to the literary seminar with legendary writer Richard Russo, who helped her craft her cozy fantasy book, The Lost Story.Imposter syndrome is real and even our favorite authors experience it as they contemplate their next project. In this week's episode, we welcome back bestselling author Meg Shaffer to join us to discuss her latest cozy fantasy novel, The Lost Story, and the literary seminar with Richard Russo that guided this story and gave Meg the writing encouragement she always needed.  Today, we discuss Meg's unique research methods, including how she used Fiverr to fact-check archery scenes and gain insights into the pressures of writing a second novel after the commercial success of The Wishing Game.Don't miss this week's bonus book list with 23 cozy fantasy books to read this autumn. This new book list includes upcoming titles, new releases, and, of course, those backlist book gems you have come to expect!Patrons can join us for a bonus spoiler-filled conversation with Meg Shaffer, where we discuss The Lost Story ending, her favorite moments in the book, and her top book recommendations from her spicy romance writing career for Harlequin!Meet Meg ShafferMeg Shaffer is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game, which was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist, a Book of the Month finalist for Book of the Year, a #1 Barnes & Noble bestseller, and a Reader's Digest Best Book of the Year. Her second novel, The Lost Story, is an instant national bestseller and is available now from Ballantine.With an MFA in TV and Screenwriting from Stephens College, Shaffer lives in Kentucky with her husband and two cats—though the cats, unfortunately, aren't writers.Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like The Lost Story. All purchases support this year's programming. Mentioned in this episode:BONUS BOOK LIST: 23 Cozy Fantasy Books  To Lower Your Stress LevelsJoin the October Book Club Chat (Severance by Ling Ma)The Lost Story by Meg ShafferThe Wishing Game by Meg ShafferThe Wishing Game Interview (Meg Shaffer's First Show)The House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneLord of the Flies by William GoldingChronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire LombardoThe Magic of Old Hollywood Books with Molly Fader EpisodeThe Neverending Story by Michael EndeJack Gibbons, Chopin PianistIt by Stephen KingBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Meg Shaffer on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Rob Hart discusses his gripping novel, Assassins Anonymous, and the heartfelt storytelling approach that defines his work.When Steven Spielberg's production company, Amblin Entertainment, snaps up the rights to a book within 24 hours of acquisition, you know the book must be incredible.Today, Rob Hart joins us to discuss his new novel Assassins Anonymous and the unique background he brings to crafting a great fight sequence. This thriller offers readers humor, heart, and loads of cinematic action, making it an absolute favorite from my reading year. We discuss his plans for continuing this book series for readers and how he continually pivots genres and projects in his writing career. Readers should prepare for deliciously clever plot twists, which we discuss in our patron spoiler-filled episode about the shocking Assassins Anonymous ending Hart crafted!BONUS BOOK LISTWhether you're in the mood for twisty thrillers, laugh-out-loud moments, or heartwarming escapes, I've rounded up 17 of my favorite binge-worthy books that are perfect for breaking out of a reading slump.Meet Rob HartRob Hart is the author of Assassins Anonymous, The Paradox Hotel, The Warehouse, the Ash McKenna crime series, and the co-author of Scott Free with James Patterson. He's worked as a book publisher, a reporter, a political communications director, and a commissioner for the city of New York. Hart lives on Staten Island. Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like Assasins Anonymous. All purchases support this year's programming.  Download Today's Show TranscriptBONUS BOOK LIST: Books to Get Out of a Reading Slump Book List (17 Book Ideas)Join the October Book Club Chat (Severance by Ling Ma)Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart The Warehouse by Rob Hart The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart Blood in the Cut by Alejandro Nodarse Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Rob Hart on Instagram or his WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)