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Go to www.LearningLeader.com for world-class notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Oz Pearlman is the greatest mentalist in the world. After leaving Wall Street to pursue his craft full-time, he's performed for Steven Spielberg's family, for Nobel laureates, and Fortune 500 CEOs. He ran a 2:23 marathon and holds the record for most laps around Central Park in a single day. With five kids and 250+ performances a year, Oz has mastered the art of reading people and understanding what separates good from world-class. Key Learnings (In Oz's words) Doug Anderson is the magician who got me into magic. When I was 13 years old, I went on a cruise with my parents. I got pulled up on stage and took part in a magic trick. (The sponge balls)  After the trick, my dad and I started creating theories on how the trick worked.  The people in every industry who make it to the top are the ones who are kind and respectful to others. As soon as you stop thinking that you can learn from others, you start dying.  What is the recipe for success? It's getting through the tough times. When I walked up to someone at a restaurant, and I'm 14, and I have a very fragile ego, after three tables in a row at differing levels of rudeness go by, "Dude, get outta here, man. Like, I don't wanna see this," it hurts. That's a painful thing to experience. I had to learn a defense mechanism very quickly because carrying that pain, pain turns into anger. When I get to the next table, I'm angry at the next group, even though they haven't done anything wrong to me. I realized to get my goal, I needed tougher, thicker skin. Deflect the rejection onto someone else.  Create separation between you and rejection. I created what I would call an agent in my own mind. When you're in showbiz, the conversations you don't wanna have, your agent has for you. I'm a 14-year-old doing restaurants. I don't have an agent, so here's what I decided. When they don't like me, they don't know me. They don't know Oz Pearlman. They know this guy Oz the magician, who walked up to them. Maybe my tricks aren't good enough. Maybe my approach wasn't good enough. Maybe they had a bad day at work or their kid's sick. I made it less about me, and I was able to deflect all of that pain and hurt to this other person. The fear of rejection is worse than the rejection itself. Once you experience rejection a few times, it's not that bad. It's like dating. It's a numbers game. You'll probably not meet your spouse on the first try. You gotta meet a whole lot of other people to realize what you like best in the person that hopefully ends up spending your life with. "Never let someone else be in charge of your destiny." When I do a gig, I don't wait for someone to go, "Oh man, that'd be great. Let me get your business card." I go, "Amazing. Let me get your number and your info. I'll have someone from my team call you." My team is you, me, myself, and I. There's no team. But it sounds fancier. Fake it till you make it. Branding is so important. When I went on America's Got Talent, I made a conscious decision to separate myself from the guy from the year before. (Matt Franco) He won. I thought we were too similar. I had to do something unique or do something better than anyone else. That's when I branded myself as a mentalist and not a magician.  Mentalism is much harder than magic to practice. Magic can be practiced in front of a mirror until you get almost perfect at a trick. Mentalism is near impossible to practice at home without an audience. It's like comedy. You can't tell jokes to a mirror and find out if they're funny. You need the audience to do it. Charm takes the sting out of so many things in life. It allows you to win people over quickly. What is charm? Just the ability to smile, to make someone laugh, to be vulnerable in a certain moment. That's a skill that's developed, and if you study it well, you can develop it quicker because everyone thinks it's natural. What I've learned from comedians:  It's the purest form of entertainment that exists. You, the audience, and a microphone. I think you start to get a feel for timing. Where to pause, what's funny, how to get people on your side. With a heckler, there's a very fine line between punching down and offending your audience versus having them on your side and laughing with you at someone as opposed to laughing at someone.  I'm a slightly more exaggerated version of myself when performing. The volume is turned up a little. The charisma is turned up a little, the ability to joke around, but it's me. I think that resonates. Walking into a room smiling, having no hesitation, connecting with somebody, remembering their name, giving them a compliment. Such easy, low-hanging fruit, separates you from 90% of other people if you can do them consistently and effectively and genuinely. "That's why he's Steven Spielberg." The Steven Spielberg lesson changed how I see success. I did Spielberg's dad's 99th birthday. At the end of it, Steven beelines to me and I'm ready. I thought I'd get 30 seconds. He talked to me for upwards of 20 minutes. He just asked question after question after question. When I left it was like a blur. I didn't ask Steven Spielberg a single question about Jaws, Close Encounters. I had all these things I wanted to ask him. I'm like, man, I totally screwed that up. But over time, the lesson got through to me. It wasn't about me. It wasn't what I was gonna ask him. It was about him. It was learning what makes him tick. No matter who you become, if you can make the other person feel like they're a star when they meet you, they will always remember that memory. Try to deflect. If people ask you questions, answer, but ask them something about themselves back that no one's asked them. Make them feel seen and heard. Make them feel like they are the star of your movie as well. Little things add up to big things over time. If you were to ask my kids what do I ingrain in them all the time? Gratitude and being polite. One of my secrets to success has always been being very polite. "Please, thank you. Always."  Write a thank-you note. When I was doing bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, I realized early on, when people are throwing a party, it's very stressful. The person hosting doesn't always have the greatest time. They're so worried about everyone else.  Create memorable moments. I would take a selfie with the bar mitzvah kid. I found this online service where I could instantly upload the photo. I would always give a compliment that was specific. I'd send these cards to them on Monday. The parties are usually on Saturdays. It would get there Tuesday or Wednesday. To this day, 15 to 20 years later, I'll get emails when I'm on TV from people being like, "I just dug up this card from 17 years ago. You were at Benjamin's Bar Mitzvah, and now he's 30 and has a kid of his own." Takes notes | Write everything down.  In today's day and age, there's a power in the human touch that still exists. Take notes, write stuff down. I'll leave a gig, I'll write some stuff down, I'll remember it. If I run into that person again in a month, in a year, in five years, I can literally look at my phone. It's literally like a mentalism trick to reveal that information to people even though they gave it to you already, because it shows you took the time. Some of the biggest things I've ever landed backtrack to small moments. ESPN, the thing that brought us together can backtrack to a Bar Mitzvah 18 years ago where I first met Adam Schefter. The first seed was planted, and I had to keep watering it, watering it, watering it. Small plant, small plant, until it grew into this thing. Now look at all the things that came from all the things I've done with ESPN, where Adam Schefter originated them.  You are interviewing for your next job every single day. You have no idea who might be in the audience. You have no idea, but you give it your all every single time. One time, Adam Schefter was in the audience. Intelligent people are often the easiest to fool. When intelligent people watch what I do, they're confident in their ability to figure it out. They think they're smarter than the average person, so they start looking for solutions. But that overconfidence creates blind spots. They're so focused on being right about how they think it's done that they miss what's actually happening. The more you think you know, the more vulnerable you become to being fooled because you're operating from assumptions rather than staying open to all possibilities. Reflection Questions Oz created an "agent in his mind" to deflect rejection away from his core self, making it about "Oz the magician" rather than Oz the person. What mental separation could you create to handle rejection or criticism more effectively in your professional life? Oz emphasizes that intelligent people are often the easiest to fool because they're confident in their ability to figure things out. In what areas of your life or work might overconfidence be blinding you to what's actually happening? Oz sends handwritten notes with specific compliments and a selfie to everyone he performs for.  What's one relationship in your network right now that could be strengthened with this level of intentional follow-up, and what specific compliment could you give that person? More Learning #525 - Frank Slootman: Hypergrowth Leadership #540 - Alex Hormozi: Let Go of the Need of Approval #510 - Ramit Sethi: Live Your Rich Life Audio Timestamps 02:43 Oz's Career 04:48 The Art of Mentalism and Magic 08:22 Early Career and Overcoming Rejection 17:45 Branding and Success Strategies 22:59 Authenticity and Charm 27:25 Building Trust Through Honesty 27:53 Developing Genuine Confidence 28:36 The Power of Preparation 29:22 Learning from Failure 31:24 Connecting with Influential People 34:27 The Importance of Politeness and Gratitude 37:05 The Art of Follow-Up 42:27 Handling Nerves and Anxiety 43:23 The Magic of Mentalism on Ryan 51:55 EOPC

Join the All In Mastermind: 100 Men, committed to their goals - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/   Truth is, 98% of people set goals… and end the year in the same place. In this solo episode, Ben breaks down the 12 "Power Moves" framework he uses with elite founders, executives, and high performers to create repeatable wins in 2026. You'll learn why measuring inputs is a trap, how to build an outcomes-based scorecard for your body and life, and the real definition of success: intelligence + agency. Ben also explains the Mission–Map–Mentor model, the 4 resiliencies that determine follow-through (body, mind, stress, energy), and the 12 power moves that created exponential change in his own life. If you want a year that actually moves the needle, start here. 5 Bullet Points: Why "more information" can keep you stuck The scorecard that turns goals into outcomes Intelligence vs agency: the real success equation The 4 resiliencies that predict follow-through 12 Power Moves to build momentum fast   Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best:   1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/   2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community   3. Read the Newsletter Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter   Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Power Moves 01:25 Curating Inputs and Outputs 02:17 Scorecards for Body, Health, and Wealth 06:13 Understanding Agency and Intelligence 20:12 The Importance of Strong Humans 22:17 Taking Personal Responsibility 22:36 Power Moves for Success 24:29 Creating a Scoreboard 27:33 Mastering Your Environment 28:35 Mastering Your Morning 30:32 Nurturing Family and Marriage 31:54 Connecting to a Higher Purpose 34:15 Becoming an A Player 37:48 Final Thoughts and Mentorship Invitation

Kenneth Gorfinkle is a clinical psychologist and owner of Common Sense Therapy, a private psychotherapy practice in Manhattan. His career transitioned from decades of work with medical patients in hospitals to a full-time private practice in 2016. As his own practice slowly winds down, he finds himself caring for many individuals at the late stages of their careers. Retirement has become an outmoded idea, now that there are myriad ways to stay engaged in meaningful work.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to navigate late-career transitions while maintaining your sense of identity, purpose, and self-worth beyond the paycheck.Ken and I discuss:The differences between mid-career job loss and late-career transitions [03:02]The advantages of gradually winding down versus stopping abruptly [04:36]How accumulated wisdom and experience add value in later career stages [06:04]Connecting your identity to your wisdom rather than your work [08:00]The fear and anxiety people face when approaching retirement [09:14]Strategies for finding meaning beyond work [11:34]How to address financial fears and planning [13:37]Ways to transition your business model as you wind down [18:51]The importance of community and intentional friendships [24:06]Learn more about Kenneth at www.commonsensetherapy.com__________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.__________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest • Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

  My guest today is Jill Lublin, a woman I've had the joy of knowing for many years and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in her field. Jill is a Media Magnet with more than 25 years of experience, a world-renowned publicity expert, an international speaker, and a four-time best-selling author.    Throughout her remarkable career, Jill has shared the stage with icons such as Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, and Jack Canfield, and has helped over 100,000 clients amplify their visibility using her signature media and publicity formulas. Her work transforms how entrepreneurs are seen and heard, helping them attract the right opportunities, clients, and income with ease.    Jill's powerful teachings come to life in her Media Mastery Intensive and her monthly Kindness Circles, where she blends strategic wisdom with a heart-centered approach to business.    In our inspiring conversation, Jill and I explore:    - Why public relations is always happening, even when you're not aware of it   - How to gain media attention by identifying a real problem and positioning yourself as the solution   - Crafting messages that serve your audience's needs, rather than simply listing your achievements   - Using local media to grow visibility and why traditional publicity still matters in a digital world   - Measuring your ROI and understanding the true value of earned media versus paid advertising   - Connecting with the right audience as the key to authentic and effective publicity    This episode is filled with practical magic for entrepreneurs ready to become visible, expand their influence, and share their work with the world in bigger ways.    Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review! It really helps us know which content resonates with you the most.    Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce)  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly.    Resources mentioned:    Take the Witchpreneur Quiz and discover which Feminine Magic is your Key to Financial Success. (https://bit.ly/witchpreneur-quiz)    Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz)          Jill Lublin's Free Gift:  Download Jill's Publicity Action Guide for free at https://JillLublin.com/guide      **Contact Jill Lublin via Facebook or https://jilllublin.com/**    **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/** 

She was told it was autism — but something didn't feel right. In this episode, a mother shares how trusting her instincts led her beyond the diagnosis and into powerful advocacy for her child.In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Michelle Choairy shares her journey as a mother navigating life with a child who has a rare genetic disorder called TBR1. Michelle opens up about the emotional toll of early diagnoses, the moment she realized it wasn't autism, and what it really takes to advocate for your child in a complex medical and educational system.Through honesty and lived experience, Michelle reminds parents why trusting your instincts matters — especially when the path you're on looks nothing like what you expected.This conversation is especially for parents raising children with special needs or complex diagnoses who are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted while trying to do the “right” thing for their child.

Step into Episode 193 of On the Delo as DELO pivots into a solo cast after a scheduled guest cancels 15 minutes before recording—because in the restaurant business, chaos is part of the job and the show still goes on. DELO uses the moment to spotlight a mission that matters: building a healthier hospitality industry through real-world wellness support, not more empty “grind” advice.In this episode, DELO shares why he's been 11.5+ years without alcohol, how his fitness approach has simplified over time, and why prevention (bloodwork, doctors, movement, recovery) is the real “maintenance plan” for long-term performance. He also breaks down Healing Hospitality, a 501(c)(3) community created to support hospitality workers through events like sound baths, breathwork, cold plunges, hikes, Qigong, and more—plus ways the broader industry can partner, donate, and help scale the impact.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:16 - 2:34) Last-minute guest cancel → DELO's solo pivot + why hospitality needs wellness conversations.(2:35 - 3:19) Built Different Community update with Jeremy Scott and what's inside the programs.(3:20 - 5:02) 11.5+ years without alcohol: The decision, the lifestyle shift, and why it changed everything.(5:03 - 6:58) Hospitality “party culture,” early career hustle, and how burnout sneaks in.(6:59 - 7:40) Preventative maintenance: Doctors, blood tests, movement, and simplifying priorities with age.(7:41 - 9:31) Supporting restaurants without falling off track: Food choices, consistency, and staying accountable.(9:32 - 11:01) Stress, anxiety, and asking the key question: “What's the opposite of that?”(11:02 - 13:36) Healing Hospitality (501c3): What it is, events hosted, and community partners mentioned.(13:37 - 16:40) Why healthier employees mean better business: culture, retention, and the human side of service.(16:41 - 19:07) Connecting wellness to insurance realities: health insurance and workers' comp implications.(19:08 - 21:29) Culture alternatives: replacing the default “after-shift drink” with healthier shared outlets.(21:30 - 23:53) The challenge: show up to an event—especially a sound bath—and feel the reset firsthand.(23:54 - 26:16) How to support: donations, brand partnerships, and “Healing Hospitality tents” at events.(26:17 - 27:43) Wrap: share the mission, leave a 5-star review, and help get the word out.

In this extended episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner offers a courageous and deeply grounded exploration of what it truly means to call the Bible “the Word of God.” Drawing from history, theology, mysticism, and personal discernment, Meghan invites listeners to approach scripture—especially the Old Testament—not as an inerrant divine transcript, but as a profoundly human record of humanity wrestling with God.This episode examines biblical authorship, political and cultural influences, polytheism in ancient Israel, the suppression of the divine feminine, and the role of ego, power, and hierarchy in shaping scripture. Meghan introduces the four levels of Hebrew interpretation, demonstrates how symbolic and mystical readings restore depth and coherence, and reframes troubling biblical narratives as invitations to inner transformation rather than external obedience.Ultimately, this episode is a call to spiritual maturity: to trust Christ, cultivate discernment, and allow God—not institutions—to be your primary tutor. For anyone studying the Bible this year, navigating faith transitions, or seeking a lived experience of the Divine beyond fear, this conversation offers clarity, permission, and profound hope.00:00 – 02:40 | Introduction and why this topic matters now02:40 – 04:00 | Why the Old Testament creates tension and confusion04:00 – 06:45 | Personal discernment and direct relationship with God06:45 – 09:45 | Projection, ego, and humans creating God in their image09:45 – 12:45 | The Bible as a human record—not divine dictation12:45 – 15:30 | Violence, fear, and misattributed divine commands15:30 – 18:15 | Ancient Israel's polytheism and the divine council18:15 – 21:40 | Spiritual evolution and changing views of God21:40 – 24:45 | Political power, Rome, and biblical curation24:45 – 27:30 | Loss of feminine wisdom and oral tradition27:30 – 30:45 | Asherah, goddess suppression, and missing feminine imagery30:45 – 34:15 | Excluded texts and erased mystical traditions34:15 – 37:00 | Four levels of Hebrew interpretation37:00 – 40:15 | Symbolism as the language of scripture40:15 – 43:00 | Cain and Abel as inner allegory43:00 – 46:30 | Discernment, humility, and spiritual maturity46:30 – 50:45 | Translation bias and priesthood hierarchy50:45 – 55:30 | Christ revealing the true character of God Thank you for listening to Hidden Wisdom! For free resources, courses, programs, and upcoming events, visit meghanfarner.com. ✨ Register for our FREE Intention Workshop - January 5th, 7pm MT If this episode brought value to your life, please consider: Donating through Venmo: @Meghan-Farner Subscribing to stay updated Sharing it with someone who would love it Leaving a comment or review to help others find the show Connecting and exploring more resources at meghanfarner.com Thank you for being a part of the Hidden Wisdom community!

In this sacred episode of the Spiritual Journey Podcast, Nimesh Radia guides you through a deeply grounding guided meditation, followed by a powerful collective Akashic Records message co-channeled with Stacey Brown.Recorded during a New Year gathering, this episode brings together meditation, ancestral connection, and soul-level guidance to support you as long cycles complete and a new chapter begins. You are invited to slow down, reconnect with your higher self, and receive support from your ancestors, guides, and soul family.As we step into 2026, the Akashic Records speak to themes of hope, transformation, self-trust, and community. This episode is especially supportive if you've been navigating endings, releasing old relationships or soul contracts, or feeling the quiet uncertainty that often comes before deep change.This is a space to soften self-judgment, honour your healing, and remember that every experience has been part of your soul's journey. Let this meditation and message meet you where you are and gently guide you forward.Key Themes✨ Guided meditation for grounding, healing, and energetic renewal ✨ Collective Akashic Records message for the year ahead ✨ Connecting with ancestors, higher self, and soul family ✨ Navigating completion cycles and emotional release ✨ 2026 as a year of hope, embodiment, and transformation ✨ Community, connection, and shared healingTakeaways✨ You are exactly where you need to be on your soul journey ✨ Meditation supports deep healing and energetic integration ✨ Ancestral and Akashic wisdom are available to guide you ✨ Letting go creates space for aligned connections ✨ Community and self-care are essential during transitionsSound Bites✨ 2026 is a year of hope and transformation ✨ You are not meant to fit in, you are meant to shine ✨ Community and connection are vital during times of changeAlso available to watch on YouTube. If this episode resonates, please like, comment, and follow the podcast.Connect with Nimesh

In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with composer and sound designer Mick Gordon for an in-depth conversation about his career, creative process, and approach to music.Mick Gordon is best known for his work on video games such as DOOM, DOOM Eternal, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Prey, and Killer Instinct. His music for the DOOM franchise helped redefine how heavy music functions in interactive media and earned widespread industry recognition, including Best Music at The Game Awards 2016. His work has since influenced films, trailers, and games across the industry.In this conversation, Mick reflects on his childhood and early influences in Australia, the path that led him to composing, and key turning points in his career. He discusses his philosophy of “change the process, change the outcome,” perfectionism, working under pressure and deadlines, and how he approaches finding a distinct creative voice in an evolving industry. The discussion also touches on his recent work on Routine and the design decisions behind its soundscape.The episode concludes with Penny for Your Thoughts, a lighter segment exploring Mick's influences, favorites, and broader reflections on creativity.Bonfire Conversations is a podcast focused on the creative mind—how artists think, adapt, and evolve across disciplines.

When was the last time you got angry? Why did you get angry? Who were you angry with? What was the fruit of that anger?We experience anger every day, but not all anger is wrong—and not all anger should be resisted. In this Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby Abbott begin an extended conversation on the blessings and dangers of anger.Anger, while not listed as a fruit of the Spirit, can be a righteous, God-honoring response. Our God is filled with holy anger, and as his image-bearers, we are called to reflect his character.That means we have the capacity for godly anger, and there are real blessings that can come with it. But sin has corrupted our hearts, giving us an equally real capacity to twist something good into something destructive. What begins as righteous anger can quickly become selfish and harmful.The Bible is shockingly honest about anger, and Paul and Shelby are here to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to our everyday lives as they explore both the blessings and the dangers of anger.

Ep. 229 When love turns into caregiving and grief meets responsibility, what does fearless living really look like? In this week's episode of Healing Her Within, Maryann Rivera-Dannert continues the In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom anthology series with two powerful co-authors whose stories are rooted in resilience, care, and legacy. ✨ Meet this week's featured voices: Kelley Smith shares her lived experience as a caregiver, mother, and wife to a stroke survivor. Through faith, perseverance, and community, Kelley opens up about finding strength in the fight — and using her journey to uplift families navigating caregiving, foster care, and unexpected life shifts. Eboni W. Henderson speaks candidly about losing her husband to a stroke and being forced to confront grief alongside financial responsibility. As a financial professional and founder of Plan-It Eboni, she reframes planning, protection, and legacy as acts of love — especially for women rebuilding after loss. Together, their stories reflect what fearless living looks like when life changes everything. Connect with Maryann New Book: In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom: Real Stories of Fearless Feminine Rising

Michelle Niemeyer is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, wellness and productivity consultant and Creator of The Art of Bending Time.   Along the way we discuss: Job Burnout to Time Bender (1:00), Health Wake Up Call (6:00), Lawyers Strive and Be Alive (10:30), 8,760 hours (11:45), What Lights You Up? (13:00), Connecting the Dots (16:30), S.W.O.R.D. Analysis (18:30), Carrying the Wrong Goals (20:00), Bending Time (23:15), Time-Suck Ninja (26:15), Gender Bias (31:00), and Toxic Positivity (33:45).  Interested in becoming a "Time-Suck Ninja"? Reach out to Michelle @ Michelle Niemeyer Wellness, Inc. For Clarity development exercises, Text – "Clarity33777" This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.  Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

In this episode of Out of Zion, Dr. Susan Michael confronts the reality of antisemitism and its relevance today. She traces its painful history—from pagan, Christian, and racial forms to its modern political expression targeting the State of Israel. Framing antisemitism as a deeply rooted spiritual battle, she clarifies the difference between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitism, and calls Christians to respond with humility, prayer, repentance, and solidarity with the Jewish people as part of God’s redemptive purposes. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.In this today's episode, I sit down with Aurelian, CEO and co-founder of SNAQ, a mobile app designed to make meals less guesswork for people living with Type 1 diabetes.SNAQ was born out of lived experience. Aurelian's wife was diagnosed with T1D over a decade ago, and like many people with diabetes, she constantly faced the same daily questions:How many carbs are in this meal?How heavy is this portion?How will this food affect my blood sugar later?From that frustration came the idea behind SNAQ — an app that allows users to take a photo of their food, estimate carbs and macronutrients, and connect meals directly to CGM, insulin, and activity data to uncover real-world patterns.

In Part I of this epic one-on-one interview, Super Progressive sits down with his all-time favorite producer, @bt to discuss his early musical influences, meeting Sasha, and producing Ima. 00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Early Musical Influences09:22 - Discovering House Music16:26 - Connecting with Deep Dish28:12 - Developing a New Sound32:30 - Meeting Sasha50:23 - Producing Ima58:01 - Catalyzing CreativityResources:Another Great BT Interview: https://youtu.be/LUKyst6g8CE?si=y5AV-3062rK567N9Sasha's Voyage of Ima: https://youtu.be/G5rCEVz0fnc?si=TXAkXXUE9dKv3V3JSubscribe to Super Progressive:  @SuperProgressive  Follow BT: https://www.instagram.com/bt/

#390 In this episode, Guy welcomes back former theoretical physicist David Clements who now bridges consciousness, science, and the spiritual realm. They discuss the ongoing powerful evolutionary waves that started on December 4th and are designed to uplift planetary systems including our solar system. David shared detailed insights into the Arcturian and inner earth beings facilitating these changes and emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's heart intelligence. They explore practical aspects of maintaining high energy levels, the eventual collapse of outdated systems, and the broader cosmic implications of these shifts. The discussion also touches on his personal journey from a scientific to a spiritual perspective, and how humanity can best prepare for and embrace these transformative times. About Dr. David: In my early days, I began as an artist, spending most of my time dreaming and imagining beyond the reality I was living in. Which later, after a doorinside me opened, allowed me to develop a deep intuitive insight into the conscious quantum nature of reality. But before this fully opened, I was propelled into, and became, a professional theoretical physicist, working in string theory (a theory of subatomic particles and multi-dimensional spaces) as well as advanced theories of electromagnetism in some of the world's leading and prestigious academic institutions such as Cambridge and Oxford Universities. I left this profession because the opening within had revealed to me a very different view of the living conscious nature of quantum reality, a far distance from the mathematical and structured world I had learnt to work in.My conscious awakening, and connection with the higher aspects of myself began just after the year 2000, when I learned to view remotely. From here, my intuition and energetic senses came alive in ways I never before imagined possible. From here, I began a deep journey, moving into, and becoming more heart centered. Unravelling the many layers of past and current life aspects within myself to gain more connection to the Creative Source field consciousnes of love and my whole Self. In doing so, I was given deeper insights into the workings of realities, as well as inspirations for innovations and ideas, that it is my heart felt joy to share with others. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Why So Many People Are Feeling Stronger Energetic Symptoms Right Now! (00:46) - Welcoming David Clements (02:58) - David's Insights on Current Events (03:36) - The Role of Advanced Beings (07:36) - Energetic Waves and Their Impact (08:54) - Inner Earth Beings and Earth's Core (12:00) - The Solar System's Energetic Transformation (14:52) - Heart Intelligence vs. Mind Intelligence (21:39) - Practical Advice for Embracing Change (33:22) - Overcoming Triggers and Embracing Heart-Centered Living (34:12) - The State of the World and Human Consciousness (35:01) - Understanding Darkness and Source Intelligence (37:25) - The Shift to Heart-Centered Civilization (45:03) - Manifestation and Emanation (50:56) - Connecting with Higher Self and Energetic Beings (56:52) - Bridging Science and Spirituality (01:00:10) - Conclusion and Resources How to Contact Dr. David Clements:www.patreon.com/InfiniteSourceCreationsinfinitesourcecreations.com   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight's show features Asian Refugees United and Lavender Phoenix in conversation about art, culture, and organizing, and how artists help us imagine and build liberation. Important Links: Lavender Phoenix: Website | Instagram Asian Refugees United: Website | Instagram | QTViệt Cafe Collective Transcript: Cheryl: Hey everyone. Good evening. You tuned in to APEX Express. I'm your host, Cheryl, and tonight is an AACRE Night. AACRE, which is short for Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality is a network made up of 11 Asian American social justice organizations who work together to build long-term movements for justice. Across the AACRE network, our groups are organizing against deportations, confronting anti-blackness, xenophobia, advancing language justice, developing trans and queer leaders, and imagine new systems of safety and care. It's all very good, very important stuff. And all of this from the campaigns to the Organizing to Movement building raises a question that I keep coming back to, which is, where does art live In all of this, Acts of resistance do not only take place in courtrooms or city halls. It takes place wherever people are still able to imagine. It is part of how movements survive and and grow. Art is not adjacent to revolution, but rather it is one of its most enduring forms, and tonight's show sits in that very spirit, and I hope that by the end of this episode, maybe you'll see what I mean. I;d like to bring in my friends from Lavender Phoenix, a trans queer API organization, building people power in the Bay Area, who are also a part of the AACRE Network. This summer, Lavender Phoenix held a workshop that got right to the heart of this very question that we're sitting with tonight, which is what is the role of the artist in social movements? As they were planning the workshop, they were really inspired by a quote from Toni Cade Bambara, who in an interview from 1982 said, as a cultural worker who belongs to an oppressed people, my job is to make the revolution irresistible. So that raises a few questions worth slowing down for, which are, who was Toni Cade Bambara? What does it mean to be a cultural organizer and why does that matter? Especially in this political moment? Lavender Phoenix has been grappling with these questions in practice, and I think they have some powerful answers to share. So without further ado, I'd like to introduce you to angel who is a member of Lavender Phoenix. Angel: My name is Angel. I use he and she pronouns, and I'm part of the communications committee at LavNix. So, let's explore what exactly is the meaning of cultural work.  Cultural workers are the creators of narratives through various forms of artistic expression, and we literally drive the production of culture. Cultural work reflects the perspectives and attitudes of artists and therefore the people and communities that they belong to. Art does not exist in a vacuum. You may have heard the phrase before. Art is always political. It serves a purpose to tell a story, to document the times to perpetuate and give longevity to ideas. It may conform to the status quo or choose to resist it. I wanted to share a little bit about one cultural worker who's made a really big impact and paved the way for how we think about cultural work and this framework. Toni Cade Bambara was a black feminist, cultural worker, writer, and organizer whose literary work celebrated black art, culture and life, and radically supported a movement for collective liberation. She believed that it's the artist's role to serve the community they belong to, and that an artist is of no higher status than a factory worker, social worker, or teacher. Is the idea of even reframing art making as cultural work. Reclaimed the arts from the elite capitalist class and made clear that it is work, it does not have more value than or take precedence over any other type of movement work. This is a quote from an interview from 1982 when Toni Cade Bambara said, as a cultural worker who belongs to an oppressed people, my job is to make revolution irresistible. But in this country, we're not encouraged and equipped at any particular time to view things that way. And so the artwork or the art practice that sells that capitalist ideology is considered art. And anything that deviates from that is considered political, propagandist, polemical, or didactic, strange, weird, subversive or ugly. Cheryl: After reading that quote, angel then invited the workshop participants to think about what that means for them. What does it mean to make the revolution irresistible? After giving people a bit of time to reflect, angel then reads some of the things that were shared in the chat. Angel: I want my art to point out the inconsistencies within our society to surprised, enraged, elicit a strong enough reaction that they feel they must do something. Cheryl: Another person said, Angel: I love that art can be a way of bridging relationships. Connecting people together, building community. Cheryl: And someone else said. Angel: I want people to feel connected to my art, find themselves in it, and have it make them think and realize that they have the ability to do something themselves. Cheryl: I think what is rather striking in these responses that Angel has read aloud to what it means to make art that makes the revolution irresistible isn't just aesthetics alone, but rather its ability to help us connect and communicate and find one another to enact feelings and responses in each other. It's about the way it makes people feel implicated and connected and also capable of acting. Tony Cade Bambara when she poses that the role of cultural workers is to make the revolution irresistible is posing to us a challenge to tap into our creativity and create art that makes people unable to return comfortably to the world as is, and it makes revolution necessary, desirable not as an abstract idea, but as something people can want and move towards  now I'm going to invite Jenica, who is the cultural organizer at Lavender Phoenix to break down for us why we need cultural work in this political moment. . Speaker: Jenica: So many of us as artists have really internalized the power of art and are really eager to connect it to the movement.  This section is about answering this question of why is cultural work important.  Cultural work plays a really vital role in organizing and achieving our political goals, right? So if our goal is to advance radical solutions to everyday people, we also have to ask ourselves how are we going to reach those peoples? Ideas of revolution and liberation are majorly inaccessible to the masses, to everyday people. Families are being separated. Attacks on the working class are getting worse and worse. How are we really propping up these ideas of revolution, especially right in America, where propaganda for the state, for policing, for a corrupt government runs really high. Therefore our messaging in political organizing works to combat that propaganda. So in a sense we have to make our own propaganda. So let's look at this term together. Propaganda is art that we make that accurately reflects and makes people aware of the true nature of the conditions of their oppression and inspires them to take control of transforming this condition. We really want to make art that seeks to make the broader society aware of its implications in the daily violences, facilitated in the name of capitalism, imperialism, and shows that error of maintaining or ignoring the status quo. So it's really our goal to arm people with the tools to better struggle against their own points of views, their ways of thinking, because not everyone is already aligned with like revolution already, right? No one's born an organizer. No one's born 100% willing to be in this cause. So, we really focus on the creative and cultural processes, as artists build that revolutionary culture. Propaganda is really a means of liberation. It's an instrument to help clarify information education and a way to mobilize our people. And not only that, our cultural work can really model to others what it's like to envision a better world for ourselves, right? Our imagination can be so expansive when it comes to creating art. As organizers and activists when we create communication, zines, et cetera, we're also asking ourselves, how does this bring us one step closer to revolution? How are we challenging the status quo? So this is exactly what our role as artists is in this movement. It's to create propaganda that serves two different purposes. One, subvert the enemy and cultivate a culture that constantly challenges the status quo. And also awaken and mobilize the people. How can we, through our art, really uplift the genuine interests of the most exploited of people of the working class, of everyday people who are targets of the state and really empower those whose stories are often kept outside of this master narrative. Because when they are talked about, people in power will often misrepresent marginalized communities. An example of this, Lavender Phoenix, a couple years ago took up this campaign called Justice for Jaxon Sales. Trigger warning here, hate crime, violence against queer people and death. Um, so Jaxon Sales was a young, queer, Korean adoptee living in the Bay Area who went on a blind like dating app date and was found dead the next morning in a high-rise apartment in San Francisco. Lavender Phoenix worked really closely and is still connected really closely with Jaxon's parents, Jim and Angie Solas to really fight, and organize for justice for Jaxon and demand investigation into what happened to him and his death, and have answers for his family. I bring that up, this campaign because when his parents spoke to the chief medical examiner in San Francisco, they had told his family Jaxon died of an accidental overdose he was gay. Like gay people just these kinds of drugs. So that was the narrative that was being presented to us from the state. Like literally, their own words: he's dead because he's gay. And our narrative, as we continue to organize and support his family, was to really address the stigma surrounding drug use. Also reiterating the fact that justice was deserved for Jaxon, and that no one should ever have to go through this. We all deserve to be safe, that a better world is possible. So that's an example of combating the status quo and then uplifting the genuine interest of our people and his family. One of our key values at Lavender Phoenix is honoring our histories, because the propaganda against our own people is so intense. I just think about the everyday people, the working class, our immigrant communities and ancestors, other queer and trans people of color that really fought so hard to have their story told. So when we do this work and think about honoring our histories, let's also ask ourselves what will we do to keep those stories alive? Cheryl: We're going to take a quick music break and listen to some music by Namgar, an international ethno music collective that fuses traditional Buryat and Mongolian music with pop, jazz, funk, ambient soundscapes, and art- pop. We'll be back in just a moment with more after we listen to “part two” by Namgar.    Cheryl: Welcome back.  You are tuned in to APEX express on 94.1 KPFA and 89.3 KPFB B in Berkeley and online at kpfa.org.  That song you just heard was “part two” by Namgar, an incredible four- piece Buryat- Mongolian ensemble that is revitalizing and preserving the Buryat language and culture through music. For those just tuning in tonight's episode of APEX Express is all about the role of the artist in social movements. We're joined by members of Lavender Phoenix, often referred to as LavNix, which is a grassroots organization in the Bay Area building Trans and queer API Power. You can learn more about their work in our show notes. We talked about why cultural work is a core part of organizing. We grounded that conversation in the words of Toni Cade Bambara, who said in a 1982 interview, as a cultural worker who belongs to an oppressed people, my job is to make revolution irresistible. We unpacked what that looks like in practice and lifted up Lavender Phoenix's Justice for Jaxon Sales campaign as a powerful example of cultural organizing, which really demonstrates how art and narrative work and cultural work are essential to building power Now Jenica from Levner Phoenix is going to walk us through some powerful examples of cultural organizing that have occurred in social movements across time and across the world. Speaker: Jenica: Now we're going to look at some really specific examples of powerful cultural work in our movements. For our framework today, we'll start with an international example, then a national one, a local example, and then finally one from LavNix. As we go through them, we ask that you take notes on what makes these examples, impactful forms of cultural work. How does it subvert the status quo? How is it uplifting the genuine interest of the people? Our international example is actually from the Philippines. Every year, the Corrupt Philippines president delivers a state of the nation address to share the current conditions of the country. However, on a day that the people are meant to hear about the genuine concrete needs of the Filipino masses, they're met instead with lies and deceit that's broadcasted and also built upon like years of disinformation and really just feeds the selfish interests of the ruling class and the imperialist powers. In response to this, every year, BAYAN, which is an alliance in the Philippines with overseas chapters here in the US as well. Their purpose is to fight for the national sovereignty and genuine democracy in the Philippines, they hold a Peoples' State of the Nation Address , or PSONA, to protest and deliver the genuine concerns and demands of the masses. So part of PSONA are effigies. Effigies have been regular fixtures in protest rallies, including PSONA. So for those of you who don't know, an effigy is a sculptural representation, often life size of a hated person or group. These makeshift dummies are used for symbolic punishment in political protests, and the figures are often burned. In the case of PSONA, these effigies are set on fire by protestors criticizing government neglect, especially of the poor. Lisa Ito, who is a progressive artists explained that the effigy is constructed not only as a mockery of the person represented, but also of the larger system that his or her likeness embodies. Ito pointed out that effigies have evolved considerably as a form of popular protest art in the Philippines, used by progressive people's movements, not only to entertain, but also to agitate, mobilize and capture the sentiments of the people. This year, organizers created this effigy that they titled ‘ZomBBM,' ‘Sara-nanggal' . This is a play on words calling the corrupt president of the Philippines, Bongbong Marcos, or BBM, a zombie. And the vice president Sara Duterte a Manananggal, which is a, Filipino vampire to put it in short, brief words. Organizers burnt this effigy as a symbol of DK and preservation of the current ruling class. I love this effigy so much. You can see BBM who's depicted like his head is taken off and inside of his head is Trump because he's considered like a puppet president of the Philippines just serving US interests. Awesome. I'm gonna pass it to Angel for our national perspective. Angel: Our next piece is from the national perspective and it was in response to the AIDS crisis. The global pandemic of HIV AIDS began in 1981 and continues today. AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection, human immunodeficiency virus, and this crisis has been marked largely by government indifference, widespread stigma against gay people, and virtually no federal funding towards research or services for everyday people impacted. There was a really devastating lack of public attention about the seriousness of HIV. The Ronald Reagan administration treated the crisis as a joke because of its association with gay men, and Reagan didn't even publicly acknowledge AIDS until 19 85, 4 years into the pandemic. Thousands of HIV positive people across backgrounds and their supporters organize one of the most influential patient advocacy groups in history. They called themselves the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power or ACT up. They ultimately organize and force the government and the scientific community to fundamentally change the way medical research is conducted. Paving the way for the discovery of a treatment that today keeps alive, an estimated half million HIV positive Americans and millions more worldwide. Sarah Schulman, a writer and former member of ACT Up, wrote a list of ACT UPS achievements, including changing the CDC C'S definition of aids to include women legalizing needle exchange in New York City and establishing housing services for HIV positive unhoused people. To highlight some cultural work within ACT Up, the AIDS activist artist Collective Grand Fury formed out of ACT Up and CR and created works for the public sphere that drew attention to the medical, moral and public issues related to the AIDS crisis. Essentially, the government was fine with the mass deaths and had a large role in the active killing off of people who are not just queer, but people who are poor working class and of color. We still see parallels in these roadblocks. Today, Trump is cutting public healthcare ongoing, and in recent memory, the COVID crisis, the political situation of LGBTQ people then and now is not divorced from this class analysis. So in response, we have the AIDS Memorial Quilt, this collective installation memorializes people who died in the US from the AIDS crisis and from government neglect. Each panel is dedicated to a life lost and created by hand by their friends, family, loved ones, and community. This artwork was originally conceived by Cleve Jones in SF for the 1985 candlelight March, and later it was expanded upon and displayed in Washington DC in 1987. Its enormity demonstrated the sheer number at which queer folk were killed in the hiv aids crisis, as well as created a space in the public for dialogue about the health disparities that harm and silence our community. Today, it's returned home to San Francisco and can be accessed through an interactive online archive. 50,000 individual panels and around a hundred thousand names make up the patchwork quilt, which is insane, and it's one of the largest pieces of grassroots community art in the world. Moving on to a more local perspective. In the Bay Area, we're talking about the Black Panther Party. So in October of 1966 in Oakland, California, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale founded the Black Panther Party for self-defense. The Panthers practiced militant self-defense of black communities against the US government and fought to establish socialism through organizing and community-based programs. The Black Panthers began by organizing arm patrols of black people to monitor the Oakland Police Department and challenge rampant rampant police brutality. At its peak, the party had offices in 68 cities and thousands of members. The party's 10 point program was a set of demands, guidelines, and values, calling for self-determination, full employment of black people, and the end of exploitation of black workers housing for all black people, and so much more. The party's money programs directly addressed their platform as they instituted a free B Breakfast for Children program to address food scarcity Founded community health clinics to address the lack of adequate, adequate healthcare for black people and treat sickle cell anemia, tuberculosis, and HIV aids and more. The cultural work created by the Black Panther Party included the Black Panther Party newspaper known as the Black Panther. It was a four page newsletter in Oakland, California in 1967. It was the main publication of the party and was soon sold in several large cities across the US as well as having an international readership. The Black Panther issue number two. The newspaper, distributed information about the party's activities and expressed through articles, the ideology of the Black Panther Party, focusing on both international revolutions as inspiration and contemporary racial struggles of African Americans across the United States. Solidarity with other resistance movements was a major draw for readers. The paper's international section reported on liberation struggles across the world. Under Editor-in-Chief, David Du Bois, the stepson of WEB Du Bois, the section deepened party support for revolutionary efforts in South Africa and Cuba. Copies of the paper traveled abroad with students and activists and were tra translated into Hebrew and Japanese. It reflected that the idea of resistance to police oppression had spread like wildfire. Judy Juanita, a former editor in Chief Ads, it shows that this pattern of oppression was systemic. End quote. Paper regularly featured fiery rhetoric called out racist organizations and was unabashed in its disdain for the existing political system. Its first cover story reported on the police killing of Denzel Doel, a 22-year-old black man in Richmond, California. In all caps, the paper stated, brothers and sisters, these racist murders are happening every day. They could happen to any one of us. And it became well known for its bold cover art, woodcut style images of protestors, armed panthers, and police depicted as bloodied pigs. Speaker: Jenica: I'm gonna go into the LavNix example of cultural work that we've done. For some context, we had mentioned that we are taking up this campaign called Care Not Cops. Just to give some brief background to LavNix, as systems have continued to fail us, lavender Phoenix's work has always been about the safety of our communities. We've trained people in deescalation crisis intervention set up counseling networks, right? Then in 2022, we had joined the Sales family to fight for justice for Jaxon Sales. And with them we demanded answers for untimely death from the sheriff's department and the medical examiner. Something we noticed during that campaign is that every year we watch as people in power vote on another city budget that funds the same institutions that hurt our people and steal money from our communities. Do people know what the budget is for the San Francisco Police Department? Every year, we see that city services and programs are gutted. Meanwhile, this year, SFPD has $849 million, and the sheriff has $345 million. So, honestly, policing in general in the city is over $1 billion. And they will not experience any cuts. Their bloated budgets will remain largely intact. We've really been watching, Mayor Lurie , his first months and like, honestly like first more than half a year, with a lot of concern. We've seen him declare the unlawful fentanyl state of emergency, which he can't really do, and continue to increase police presence downtown. Ultimately we know that mayor Lurie and our supervisors need to hear from us everyday people who demand care, not cops. So that leads me into our cultural work. In March of this year, lavender Phoenix had collaborated with youth organizations across the city, youth groups from Chinese Progressive Association, PODER, CYC, to host a bilingual care, not cops, zine making workshop for youth. Our organizers engaged with the youth with agitating statistics on the egregious SFPD budget, and facilitated a space for them to warm up their brains and hearts to imagine a world without prisons and policing. And to really further envision one that centers on care healing for our people, all through art. What I really learned is that working class San Francisco youth are the ones who really know the city's fascist conditions the most intimately. It's clear through their zine contributions that they've really internalized these intense forms of policing in the schools on the streets with the unhoused, witnessing ice raids and fearing for their families. The zine was really a collective practice with working class youth where they connected their own personal experiences to the material facts of policing in the city, the budget, and put those experiences to paper.   Cheryl: Hey everyone. Cheryl here. So we've heard about Effigies in the Philippines, the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the Black Panther Party's newspaper, the Black Panther and Lavender Phoenix's Care Cop zine. Through these examples, we've learned about cultural work and art and narrative work on different scales internationally, nationally, locally and organizationally. With lavender Phoenix. What we're seeing is across movements across time. Cultural work has always been central to organizing. We're going to take another music break, but when we return, I'll introduce you to our next speaker. Hai, from Asian Refugees United, who will walk us through, their creative practice, which is food, as a form of cultural resistance, and we'll learn about how food ways can function as acts of survival, resistance, and also decolonization. So stay with us more soon when we return.   Cheryl: And we're back!!. You're listening to APEX express on 94.1 KPFA, 89.3 KPFB in Berkeley. 88.1. KFCF in Fresno and online@kpfa.org. That was “Juniper” by Minjoona, a project led by Korean American musician, Jackson Wright.  huge thanks to Jackson and the whole crew behind that track.  I am here with Hai from Asian Refugees United, who is a member QTViet Cafe Collective. A project under Asian Refugees United. QTViet Viet Cafe is a creative cultural hub that is dedicated to queer and trans viet Liberation through ancestral practices, the arts and intergenerational connection. This is a clip from what was a much longer conversation. This episode is all about the role of the artist in social movements and I think Hai brings a very interesting take to the conversation. Hai (ARU): I think that what is helping me is one, just building the muscle. So when we're so true to our vision and heart meets mind and body. So much of what QTViet Cafe is, and by extension Asian refugees and like, we're really using our cultural arts and in many ways, whether that's movement or poetry or written word or song or dance. And in many ways I've had a lot of experience in our food ways, and reclaiming those food ways. That's a very embodied experience. We're really trying to restore wholeness and health and healing in our communities, in our bodies and our minds and our families and our communities that have been displaced because of colonization, imperialism, capitalism. And so how do we restore, how do we have a different relationship and how do we restore? I think that from moving from hurt to healing is life and art. And so we need to take risk and trying to define life through art and whatever means that we can to make meaning and purpose and intention. I feel like so much of what art is, is trying to make meaning of the hurt in order to bring in more healing in our lives. For so long, I think I've been wanting a different relationship to food. For example, because I grew up section eight, food stamps, food bank. My mom and my parents doing the best they could, but also, yeah, grew up with Viet food, grew up with ingredients for my parents making food, mostly my mom that weren't necessarily all the best. And I think compared to Vietnam, where it's easier access. And there's a different kind of system around, needs around food and just easier access, more people are involved around the food system in Vietnam I think growing up in Turtle Island and seeing my parents struggle not just with food, but just with money and jobs it's just all connected. And I think that impacted my journey and. My own imbalance around health and I became a byproduct of diabetes and high cholesterol and noticed that in my family. So when I noticed, when I had type two diabetes when I was 18, made the conscious choice to, I knew I needed to have some type of, uh, I need to have a different relationship to my life and food included and just like cut soda, started kind of what I knew at the time, exercising as ways to take care of my body. And then it's honestly been now a 20 year journey of having a different relationship to not just food, but health and connection to mind, body, spirit. For me, choosing to have a different relationship in my life, like that is a risk. Choosing to eat something different like that is both a risk and an opportunity. For me that's like part of movement building like you have to. Be so in tune with my body to notice and the changes that are needed in order to live again. When I noticed, you know, , hearing other Viet folks experiencing diet related stuff and I think knowing what I know also, like politically around what's happening around our food system, both for the vie community here and also in Vietnam, how do we, how can this regular act of nourishing ourselves both be not just in art, something that should actually just honestly be an everyday need and an everyday symbol of caregiving and caretaking and care that can just be part of our everyday lives. I want a world where, it's not just one night where we're tasting the best and eating the best and being nourished, just in one Saturday night, but that it's just happening all the time because we're in right relationship with ourselves and each other and the earth that everything is beauty and we don't have to take so many risks because things are already in its natural divine. I think it takes being very conscious of our circumstances and our surroundings and our relationships with each other for that to happen. I remember reading in my early twenties, reading the role of, bring Coke basically to Vietnam during the war. I was always fascinated like, why are, why is Coke like on Viet altars all the time? And I always see them in different places. Whenever I would go back to Vietnam, I remember when I was seven and 12. Going to a family party and the classic shiny vinyl plastic, floral like sheet on a round table and the stools, and then these beautiful platters of food. But I'm always like, why are we drinking soda or coke and whatever else? My dad and the men and then my family, like drinking beer. And I was like, why? I've had periods in my life when I've gotten sick, physically and mentally sick. Those moments open up doors to take the risk and then also the opportunity to try different truth or different path. When I was 23 and I had just like crazy eczema and psoriasis and went back home to my parents for a while and I just started to learn about nourishing traditions, movement. I was Very critical of the us traditional nutrition ideas of what good nutrition is and very adamantly like opposing the food pyramid. And then in that kind of research, I was one thinking well, they're talking about the science of broths and like soups and talking about hard boiling and straining the broth and getting the gunk on the top. And I'm like, wait, my mom did that. And I was starting to connect what has my mom known culturally that now like science is catching up, you know? And then I started just reading, you know, like I think that my mom didn't know the sign mom. I was like, asked my mom like, did you know about this? And she's like, I mean, I just, this is, is like what ba ngoai said, you know? And so I'm like, okay, so culturally this, this is happening scientifically. This is what's being shared. And then I started reading about the politics of US-centric upheaval of monocultural agriculture essentially. When the US started to do the industrial Revolution and started to basically grow wheat and soy and just basically make sugar to feed lots of cows and create sugar to be put in products like Coke was one of them. And, and then, yeah, that was basically a way for the US government to make money from Vietnam to bring that over, to Vietnam. And that was introduced to our culture. It's just another wave of imperialism and colonization. And sadly, we know what, overprocessed, like refined sugars can do to our health. And sadly, I can't help but make the connections with what happened. In many ways, food and sugar are introduced through these systems of colonization and imperialism are so far removed from what we ate pre colonization. And so, so much of my journey around food has been, you know, it's not even art, it's just like trying to understand, how do we survive and we thrive even before so many. And you know, in some ways it is art. 'cause I making 40 pounds of cha ga for event, , the fish cake, like, that's something that, that our people have been doing for a long time and hand making all that. And people love the dish and I'm really glad that people enjoyed it and mm, it's like, oh yeah, it's art. But it's what people have been doing to survive and thrive for long, for so long, you know? , We have the right to be able to practice our traditional food ways and we have the right for food sovereignty and food justice. And we have the right to, by extension, like have clean waters and hospitable places to live and for our animal kin to live and for our plant kin to be able to thrive. bun cha ga, I think like it's an artful hopeful symbol of what is seasonal and relevant and culturally symbolic of our time. I think that, yes, the imminent, violent, traumatic war that are happening between people, in Vietnam and Palestine and Sudan. Honestly, like here in America. That is important. And I think we need to show, honestly, not just to a direct violence, but also very indirect violence on our bodies through the food that we're eating. Our land and waters are living through indirect violence with just like everyday pollutants and top soil being removed and industrialization. And so I think I'm just very cognizant of the kind of everyday art ways, life ways, ways of being that I think that are important to be aware of and both practice as resistance against the forces that are trying to strip away our livelihood every day. Cheryl: We just heard from Hai of Asian refugees United who shared about how food ways function as an embodied form of cultural work that is rooted in memory and also survival and healing. Hai talked about food as a practice and art that is lived in the body and is also shaped by displacement and colonization and capitalism and imperialism. I shared that through their journey with QTV at Cafe and Asian Refugees United. High was able to reflect on reclaiming traditional food ways as a way to restore health and wholeness and relationship to our bodies and to our families, to our communities, and to the earth. High. Also, traced out illness and imbalance as deeply connected to political systems that have disrupted ancestral knowledge and instead introduced extractive food systems and normalized everyday forms of soft violence through what we consume and the impact it has on our land. And I think the most important thing I got from our conversation was that high reminded us that nourishing ourselves can be both an act of care, an art form, and an act of resistance. And what we call art is often what people have always done to survive and thrive Food. For them is a practice of memory, and it's also a refusal of erasure and also a very radical vision of food sovereignty and healing and collective life outside of colonial violence and harm. As we close out tonight's episode, I want to return to the question that has guided us from the beginning, which is, what is the role of the artist in social movements? What we've heard tonight from Tony Cade Bambara call to make revolution irresistible to lavender Phoenix's cultural organizing here, internationally to Hai, reflections on food ways, and nourishing ourselves as resistance. It is Really clear to me. Art is not separate from struggle. It is how people make sense of systems of violence and carry memory and also practice healing and reimagining new worlds in the middle of ongoing violence. Cultural work helps our movements. Endure and gives us language when words fail, or ritual when grief is heavy, and practices that connect us, that reconnect us to our bodies and our histories and to each other. So whether that's through zines, or songs or murals, newspapers, or shared meals, art is a way of liberation again and again. I wanna thank all of our speakers today, Jenica, Angel. From Lavender Phoenix. Hi, from QTV Cafe, Asian Refugees United, And I also wanna thank you, our listeners for staying with us. You've been listening to Apex Express on KPFA. Take care of yourselves, take care of each other, and keep imagining the world that we're trying to build. That's important stuff. Cheryl Truong (she/they): Apex express is produced by Miko Lee, Paige Chung, Jalena Keane-Lee, Preeti Mangala Shekar. Shekar, Anuj Vaidya, Kiki Rivera, Swati Rayasam, Nate Tan, Hien Nguyen, Nikki Chan, and Cheryl Truong  Cheryl Truong: Tonight's show was produced by me, cheryl. Thanks to the team at KPFA for all of their support. And thank you for listening!  The post APEX Express – January 1, 2026 – The Role of the Artist in Social Movements appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by educational consultant Nancy Chapel Eberhardt, who explains why focusing on syntax at the sentence level is just as important for comprehension as word-level decoding. Together, Nancy and Susan also discuss how syntax helps students process meaning while reading, why we should start early and teach syntax to students from the beginning, and a more functional approach to syntax.Show notes:Register to join our Science of Comprehension Symposium.Submit your questions on comprehension!Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn. Read Nancy's article “Syntax: Somewhere Between the Words and Text.”Learn more about Nancy's book Syntax: Knowledge to Practice.Learn more about the Syntax online course. Listen to last week's syntax-focused episode, with Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D.Listen to the podcast the episode with Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed.Read Maryellen MacDonald's article “Book Language: What It Is, How Children Can ‘Get It'.”Listen to Season 2 of Amplify's Beyond My Years podcast.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert.Quotes:"Syntax is somewhere between the individual words and the meaning of the text. It's the processing piece that's going on there." —Nancy Chapel Eberhardt"Syntax isn't just for older kids anymore. Syntax is really something that we can start promoting, developing, encouraging, embracing from the beginning." —Nancy Chapel Eberhardt"I actually think that as teachers embrace this idea of syntax, they're going to have a lot of fun with it. It's way more fun to talk about the meanings of words than to just decode them." —Nancy Chapel EberhardtTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: Diving deeper into syntax, with Nancy Chapel Eberhardt08:00 Comprehension is lifting the meaning out of text11:00 Sentence-level abilities make as large a contribution as word reading for comprehension14:00 The difference between syntax and grammar20:00 Why syntactical knowledge is so helpful in the  comprehension process24:00 Prosody helps us with our fluency with reading30:00 Syntax is somewhere between the individual words and the meaning of the text33:00 We've gone through several generations of students who aren't being taught syntax37:00 It's  more fun to talk about the meanings of words39:00 Start teaching syntax by thinking about the most essential build block45:00 Connecting words are meaningless in the absence of other words53:00 By spending more time instructing on syntax, we will reach more of our students.56:00 Closing: Syntax is something we can start promoting, developing, encouraging, and embracing from the beginning.*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute

In the final episode of 2025, Dr. Maria dives deep into the connections between us and the other side. The episode features powerful stories from the community about spirit baby communication and the significance of love, grief, and expansion in our spiritual journeys. Dr. Maria also shares personal reflections on growth and mediumship experiences, offering listeners valuable insights into how to foster gentle, compassionate connections with themselves and others as they move into 2026. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:21 Reflecting on 2025: Personal and Work Growth 02:55 Connecting with the Other Side 03:54 Spirit Baby Communication and Mediumship 08:37 Themes of Connection and Trust 14:29 Stories of Spirit Baby Connections 30:24 Messages from the Other Side 36:36 Embracing Self-Compassion and High Vibration 42:05 Conclusion and Moving into 2026

Charles Lazzara is the CEO & Founder of Volio Imports. He's built a portfolio rooted in family owned estates, regional character, and a deep respect for tradition. His path from finance to fine wine gives him both business clarity and genuine curiosity, a balance that shows up in every bottle he brings to market

This week on the Mouse Minutes Podcast, Whitney + Jordan rewind the clock and check in at Disney's Pop Century Resort — one of Walt Disney World's most colorful and value-friendly hotels. From larger-than-life icons and Skyliner access to budget pricing and big nostalgia, does Pop Century deliver Disney magic without breaking the bank?Listen in as we welcome back return special guest, Ryan Renadette of Into the Dizneyverse as the three of us share our experiences, final grades, and whether this value resort still makes sense for your next Disney vacation.. . .Subscribe to Into the Dizneyverse – the perfect podcast for any Disney history buff. Each week, Alex, Chris, and Ryan do a deep dive on a different Disney topic: (Into the Dizneyverse on Spotify). . .Mouse Minutes is on YouTube NOW!Subscribe to Mouse Minutes on YouTube to watch live episode recordings, extended conversations, and bonus content you won't hear anywhere else:(https://www.youtube.com/@MouseMinutesPodcast). . .Keep up with Mouse Minutes on Instagram and follow along for Disney reviews, snacks, and park fun:(https://www.instagram.com/mouseminutespodcast). . .Check out these other Mouse Minutes episodes:​Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT | Ft. Ryan Renedette | Episode 036 ​Disney's All-Star Sports Resorts | Episode 013. . .Want to get some ears on your brand?Sponsor a future episode of the Mouse Minutes Podcast and reach Disney fans who love a good story, a good snack, and a good time. Reach out via email (mouseminutespodcast@gmail.com) and let's make some magic together!. . .Other great Disney podcasts we love:WDW Radio, Connecting with Walt, Defunctland, Walkabout the World – A Disney Podcast, Into the Dizneyverse, Happily Ever Active

Send us a textMark Gober connects seemingly disparate phenomena—UFOs, near-death experiences, and psychedelics—to reveal a common thread: non-physical intelligence interacting with human consciousness. He shares his personal struggle to reconcile skepticism with the evidence and explains "The Veil of Forgetting." Learn how this knowledge of a broader, intelligent reality can fundamentally transform your understanding of your own creative and spiritual potential.You can get Mark's books at: https://www.markgober.com/Support the show

As the year closes, many of us feel pressure to keep going, stay productive, and “finish strong”—even when our bodies and nervous systems are asking for something very different. In this short, reflective episode, we will explore why this particular season can feel heavier than expected, especially for ADHD women and high-achievers who are used to pushing through discomfort. We will gently question the belief that slowing down is a problem, and instead look at what this quieter, darker season might actually be inviting—without forcing meaning or bypassing real struggles. We will reflect on cycles—of nature, of energy, and of our own lives—and why resisting them often creates more exhaustion, not less. This isn't a how-to or a list of strategies. It's a pause. An invitation to listen differently. If you've been feeling tension between what the world expects and what your body needs right now, this episode is for you.   —CHAPTERS— 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings 00:26 Embracing Darkness and Seasonal Affective Disorder 01:30 Connecting with Nature's Cycles 02:20 Finding Beauty in Darkness 05:10 The Importance of Stillness 07:17 Cycles of Life and Nature 11:05 Conclusion and Reflections   ✨ If you found this episode helpful… Please follow, subscribe, and share it with another ADHD woman who needs support!  

THE REASSERTION OF ANCIENT EMPIRES Colleague Gregory Copley. Copley contends that China is reasserting its identity as an empire, with the Communist Party seeking legitimacy by connecting with imperial history despite previous rejections of the past. Similarly, he views Vladimir Putin as a nationalist attempting to restore the memory and grandeur of the Russian Empire. The segment concludes by suggesting the US might "lease" the symbolic nobility of King Charles III during state visits to borrow necessary leadership prestige. NUMBER 16 1649 CHARLES I EXECUTED BY PARLIAMENT

What if every phone call your agency receives could tell you exactly how customers feel and how your team is performing? Jason Cass sits down with Winston Smith, CEO of Bridge Insure and Magellan Insure, to unpack how call intelligence is reshaping agency operations. The discussion explores why phone systems are more than dial tone, how real insights surface from everyday conversations, and why focusing on customer happiness and employee productivity creates a clearer picture of agency performance. Key Topics: The evolution of Bridge and the launch of Magellan Why phone systems are an untapped intelligence source Using call transcription to surface meaningful insights Measuring customer satisfaction through real conversations Evaluating employee performance with service standards Real time alerts for negative customer experiences Connecting phone data to revenue and premium impact Contrarian perspectives on AI in insurance agencies Reach out to: Winston Smith Jason Cass Visit Website: Bridge Insure Magellan Insure Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

In this year-end episode, host Mike Horne reflects on the progress made in 2025 through The People Dividend podcast. He emphasizes the importance of trust, motivation, and the human element in organizations. Key themes from Season Nice include navigating digital life, fostering dynamic cultures, and the significance of equity and inclusion. As the year closes, Mike encourages everyone to invest in their people and to prepare for a purposeful 2026. Key Points: The People Dividend podcast has reached 226 episodes as it closes its 9th season. Host Mike Horne celebrates the growth of the community and the invaluable insights his guests have brought to the show over the past season. Some of the most important takeaways include: Trust and motivation are essential for workplace success. Connecting talent with purpose enhances impact. Creativity and humor strengthen team dynamics. People-centric strategies are crucial for delivering results. Investing in people unleashes extraordinary impact. Reflecting on meaningful change is vital for future growth.   Links:  Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/,  LinkedIn Mike's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/,  Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike 

Discover the profound healing that occurs when you learn how to heal the false beliefs of your wounded self and reconnect with your inner child – your true soul self. 

In this episode of Growth Amplifiers, host Manny Torres talks with Jon Sabes, entrepreneur, thought leader, and author of 'Healthy Wealthy Longevity.' Jon, founder of Longevity Financial Partners, combines principles of prosperity and holistic wellbeing to help individuals and financial advisors plan for a healthier, wealthier future. He shares his inspirations behind his book 'Healthy Wealthy Longevity,' the impact of personal experiences on his work, and the integration of Blue Zones lifestyle principles. Jon and Manny also discuss overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, defining success beyond financial metrics, and the significance of continuous learning through books and podcasts. Tune in for valuable insights on achieving prosperity in all aspects of life. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:53 Inspiration Behind 'Healthy Wealthy Longevity' 03:25 The Blue Zones and Longevity 05:43 Challenges in Entrepreneurship 08:31 Defining Success Beyond Numbers 10:35 Influential Books and Podcasts 12:25 Connecting with Jon Sabes 14:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Let us know what you think! Text us! SPONSORED BY: PURE LIBERTY LABS, PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP, and THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION In this episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Liam Cogan for a wide-ranging conversation on fatherhood, veteran support, nonprofit work, and the realities of content creation. From humorous takes on bad company names to the serious logistics behind fundraising and event planning, the discussion highlights the importance of community, purpose, and focus. They unpack the challenges veterans face during transition, the need for systemic change, and how media, technology, and internet culture shape today's landscape. Equal parts candid and insightful, this episode explores personal growth, motivation, and building meaningful impact in a noisy world. This is the end of Security Halt…Season 7.  

Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post:In this episode of the We Have Hope podcast, host Kim Dully interviews author Christine Devane about her children's book, Elephant Beach. Christine shares her journey from being a shy child to becoming a teacher and author, emphasizing the importance of understanding different personality types, particularly introverts and extroverts. The conversation explores the writing process, the significance of community support, and the challenges of navigating grief through literature. Christine also discusses her future projects and the impact of storytelling on children, encouraging patience and acceptance for shy kids.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Elephant Beach02:00 The Inspiration Behind the Story04:51 Understanding Shyness and Personality Types07:20 Finding Your Voice and Overcoming Shyness09:33 The Importance of Feedback in Writing12:50 The Process of Writing a Children's Book15:40 The Journey to Publication18:07 Connecting with Young Readers22:27 Engaging with Children in Classrooms23:52 Future Writing Projects25:55 Books on Grief and Loss28:46 Navigating Grief in Children31:28 Understanding Shyness in Children38:14 Encouraging Individuality in KidsEpisode Highlights:Christine Devane wrote Elephant Beach to address the experiences of shy children.The book features a shy girl who learns to embrace friendship with elephants.Storytelling can help children understand their emotions and personalities.Community support is crucial for writers, especially in children's literature.Writing a children's book involves careful consideration of language and structure.Perseverance is key in the journey of publishing a book.Engaging children through interactive storytelling enhances their learning experience.Literature can be a tool for discussing difficult topics like grief.It's important for parents to accept their children's personalities without pressure.Children can learn to navigate social situations at their own pace.Learn more about Christine Devane:Purchase Elephant Beach on AmazonPurchase Lola and Sophie's ABC Adventure on Amazon Follow Christine on InstagramMore on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Questions? Email Us! kim@loveyourschool.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Love Your School WV.

In this episode of Credit Union Conversations, host Mark Ritter speaks with Josh Rodriguez of West Community Credit Union about authentic community engagement, storytelling through podcasting, and the evolving role of credit unions in a competitive financial landscape.Josh shares his 20+ year journey in the credit union industry—from phone teller to President & CEO of a small credit union, and now serving in one of the industry's most unique roles: Assistant Vice President of FinTech and Mission Integration. He reflects on the challenges of leading a small credit union, the difficult but member-focused decision to merge, and how West Community Credit Union has embedded “people helping people” into its culture through hands-on community involvement.The conversation explores why traditional marketing tactics often fall flat and how audio storytelling and podcasting can help credit unions emotionally connect with members and communities. Josh breaks down West Community's Banking On You Podcast, a narrative-driven audio series that highlights real community impact rather than products or promotions.Mark and Josh also discuss small credit union survival strategies, the realities of fintech partnerships, and why community engagement must go beyond check-writing and photo ops. This episode is a must-listen for credit union leaders, marketers, and executives looking to strengthen community trust, modernize outreach, and tell their story more effectively.What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How credit unions can use storytelling and podcasting to build trust, emotional connection, and brand relevance beyond traditional financial marketing.✅ What small credit union leaders must consider when facing sustainability challenges, including when a merger may be the most member-focused decision.✅ Why authentic, hands-on community engagement matters more than surface-level philanthropy and how it strengthens long-term relationships.✅ How fintech innovation can coexist with mission-driven values, allowing credit unions to modernize without losing their “people helping people” identity.Subscribe to Credit Union Conversations for the latest credit union trends and insights on loan volume and business lending! Connect with MBFS to boost your credit union's growth today.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Credit Union Conversations01:14 Meet Josh Rodriguez05:16 Life lessons from running a small credit union07:20 Deciding to merge: putting members and staff first09:41 West Community Credit Union's mission and community focus11:00 Active engagement vs. check-writing philanthropy13:43 Why credit unions should invest in podcasting15:44 Audio storytelling and the Banking On You Podcast19:05 Why credit unions struggle to tell their story22:33 Josh's role: FinTech & Mission Integration explained26:03 Advice for small credit unions today29:18 Rethinking community involvement30:00 Where to find Josh and West Community Credit UnionKEY TAKEAWAYS: ✅ Authentic storytelling is a strategic advantage for credit unions. Members connect more deeply with real stories than product-driven messaging. Through podcasting and audio storytelling, credit unions can highlight real community impact, humanize their brand, and differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded financial services landscape.✅ Podcasting creates emotional connection at scale. Unlike ads or social posts, podcasts allow credit unions to slow down, go deeper, and engage listeners in meaningful conversations. Josh shares how West Community Credit Union's Banking On You Podcast focuses on community narratives rather than promotions—building trust and

Tom McCook joins us once again for an in depth discussion on how to improve movement patterns through education, connection and awareness. Tom's wide ranging experience in Pilates, yoga, athletics, coaching and meditation makes him a powerful agent of change for his clients and students. Understanding what is important to a client, educating them about how their body works and connecting the purpose of the exercise to the clients goals create the best outcome. Join us for a conversation to inspire your teaching.Moving Conversation Socials    Brian's Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:  Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain  https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com  IG: @movingconvos  FB: Moving Conversations    Brian  IG: @fit4lifedc  FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/     Nora  IG: nora.s.john.7  FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7 

Complicated. Difficult. Overwhelming.These are some of the most common words leaders use when facing talent development and succession planning. What positions are most critical, important, or essential? Who are the best candidates for development? And how can you connect it all to an overall strategy?In today's episode, Daniel and Peter break it down into a three-step process designed to give organizations a talent development framework that supports an overall strategy.Tune in to learn:How to define a critical positionHow to identify the skills you need to developWhat a talent profile is and why it's importantPlus, two tips to help you start your talent development journey, and a few insights about what to do–and what not to do–at a big offsite meeting.Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.—Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:7 Ways Executives can Champion Learning and Development5 Benefits of Investing in Leadership Development6 Steps to Design a Leadership Development StrategyWhy HR Needs to Be Included in Strategic PlanningElevating Your Role in Talent Strategy PlanningHow Offsites can Jumpstart Leadership Development11 Tips for Successful Team Offsite MeetingsExamples of Talent Philosophy Statements:"We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.""Our talent philosophy emphasizes the importance of open communication, transparency, and a collaborative environment where everyone's contributions are valued.""We are committed to identifying and developing high-potential employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company."Typically, you can use the following as sentence starters:We are committed to ___________.We strive to_________.We believe in _________.Consider building statements on any or all of these talent topics:PerformanceDevelopmentAccountabilityTransparency—#leadership #podcast #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #talentstrategy #talentdevelopment #successionplanning #leadershipcoaching #StewartLeadership #LeadershipGrowthPodcastIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson watched the 60 Minutes story about CECOT that CBS's new chief pulled hours before airtime and says Bari Weiss made the right call. What was missing in the story that raised so many alarms? A lot. Connecting the dots between Act Blue and the Somalian-run "daycares" in Minnesota. No wonder the left went after Tesla once Elon Musk started to expose what sure looks like democrat money laundering.

In this last episode of 2025, we discuss some of the findings from the World Wildlife Fund's Connecting to Nature Report, which provides solid proof that American citizens do feel a valuable connection to the natural world, and do find that caring for Nature to be a civic duty - contradicting the actions of our government toward public green spaces. Read the full report online: https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/stories/connected-by-nature-what-unites-americans/ Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at www.rhnaturereconnect.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

SummaryIn this conversation, James Sholl and Danielle Strickland engage with Brian Recker, author of ‘Hell Bent', discussing his journey from fundamentalism to a more expansive understanding of faith. They explore themes of deconstruction, the implications of hell in Christianity, and the importance of justice over punishment. The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity in spirituality and the liberating experience of finding Jesus beyond traditional frameworks.‘I began, very strongly, to feel that who we were in Evangelicalism did not reflect the spirituality of Jesus'Takeaways* Brian Recker's book ‘Hell Bent' explores the fear of hell in Christianity.* Deconstruction often begins with questioning fundamental beliefs.* The political climate can significantly impact one's faith journey.* Grieving the loss of traditional faith structures is a common experience.* Finding Jesus outside of traditional frameworks can be liberating.* The concept of hell often reflects a punitive view of God.* Justice in Christianity should focus on restoration, not punishment.* Fear-based spirituality can hinder genuine connection with God.* Authenticity in faith leads to deeper belonging and community.* The journey of faith can be both challenging and transformative.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background Noise01:53 Introducing Brian Recker and His Book03:51 Brian's Journey from Fundamentalism to Evangelicalism07:26 The Impact of Politics on Faith11:23 Deconstruction and the Search for Authenticity14:45 Encountering Jesus Amidst Deconstruction18:33 Prayer and Spiritual Practices22:04 Listening to Marginalized Voices25:40 The Concept of Hell and Its Implications29:57 The Nature of God's Justice32:20 Rethinking Judgment and Redemption33:56 God vs. Empire: A New Perspective35:56 The Consequences of Spirituality37:48 The Role of Hell in Faith42:56 Love Over Fear: A New Approach to Faith47:36 Connecting with the Right God53:51 Finding Genuine Belonging Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Resilience Unraveled, Russell welcomes Daniel Lachman to discuss the pressing issue of intellectual property rights for artists. Lachman, who previously ran a successful clothing company, pivoted to founding 'Justice for Artists' after dealing with extensive counterfeiting of his own designs. He explains the intricacies of copyright law in the US, how his organization helps artists protect their work, and the substantial financial impact counterfeiters can have. Through legal means, including freezing accounts and filing lawsuits, 'Justice for Artists' aims to educate creators on how to safeguard their intellectual property and pursue justice against counterfeiters. Lackman also addresses common misconceptions about the service and emphasizes the importance of resilience in the creative marketplace.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:56 Daniel's Journey: From Clothing Company to Justice for Artists02:25 Understanding Intellectual Property and Copyright04:59 Challenges and Solutions in Counterfeiting10:31 Legal Actions and Profit Margins13:52 Connecting with Justice for Artists18:23 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

Charles Shaw is an author, documentary filmmaker, journalist, activist and psychedelic therapist who saw his focus change in 2025 to trauma informed care/peer support as a public mental health professional on the front lines of Chicago. His previous works are highlighted by Exile Nation (2012); Release Us(2013); Soldiers of the Vine(2017) and The Shadow People, which was highlighted in episode 246. More info at:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673950/exile-nation-by-charles-shaw/ https://www.instagram.com/charlesbshaw/ This podcast is available on your favorite platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-330-charles-shaw2025connecting-to-time-and-place Many blessings to you and yours in 2026.

This Clubhouse marketing session explores the multifaceted world of Restaurant SEO and its application to local businesses. Favour details how establishing a strong digital presence through third-party platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash creates a "franchise SEO" ecosystem that builds brand authority. The discussion emphasizes off-page strategies, such as connecting Google Business profiles and social media links, to drive traffic and foster community trust. Participants also examine the role of multimedia content, suggesting that podcasts and videos can humanize a brand by showcasing chef interviews or cooking processes. Beyond restaurants, the conversation expands to cover niche industries like private investigation, highlighting how AI-driven search and reputation management are reshaping modern visibility. 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At [00:01:15], the host defines Restaurant SEO as local SEO with a "restaurant tag" on it, emphasizing its importance for driving traffic, generating tangible results, and gathering customer feedback—all vital for a local establishment's growth.By [00:03:30], the conversation introduces two key strategies for extending a restaurant's online reach. The first is Franchise SEO, which involves leveraging third-party platforms with active communities, such as DoorDash, GrubHub, OpenTable, and NextDoor. Listing a restaurant on these services creates powerful backlinks to its primary website, enhancing its authority. The second is Off-Page SEO, which refers to activities on other digital platforms, primarily social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Connecting these profiles back to the main website helps build a robust online presence and authority. These definitions set the stage for the episode's central strategic debate on driving business growth.[00:10:00] The Core Debate: SEO for Trust vs. Ads for ImmediacyThis section frames the episode's central conflict, presenting two competing yet complementary philosophies for driving restaurant growth. The speakers weigh the immediate, traffic-driving power of paid advertising against the long-term, trust-building foundation of a solid SEO strategy.At [00:11:45], John makes a strong case for prioritizing paid advertising, asserting that restaurants "need customers now." He argues that paid strategies, such as a proven Facebook advertising model, are the most effective tools for immediate results and that SEO should be considered a secondary, long-term project. At [00:15:20], another speaker supports John's point on the need for immediacy, using a practical example to illustrate the customer mindset: "if I want chicken wings, I'm not worried about SEO."By [00:18:00], Favour presents the counter-argument, clarifying that SEO's primary role is to build trust and credibility before a sale can occur. He uses the analogy of a "red flag" for anyone promising immediate sales directly from SEO. The group reaches a consensus that a balanced approach is best: ads are essential for short-term traffic, while SEO serves as the indispensable long-term foundation for sustainable growth and brand authority. The conversation then transitions from this high-level strategy debate to a specific, actionable content strategy proposed by the host.[00:25:00] A Creative Content Strategy: The Restaurant PodcastThis segment introduces a novel and powerful idea for restaurants to differentiate themselves and build a deep, trust-based relationship with their community. The speakers frame podcasting as a way for a restaurant to move beyond simple listings and reviews to become a true content creator and community hub.At [00:26:10], the host proposes that a restaurant should start its own podcast, utilizing both audio and video formats to engage potential customers on a deeper level. By [00:27:30], the group brainstorms a range of compelling content ideas, including video recipes, cooking tutorials, and culinary tips; interviews with the restaurant's chefs to discuss their creative process; discussions on the quality and sourcing of ingredients; answering frequently asked questions from customers; exploring the history and cultural significance of the cuisine; collaborating with beverage brands featured on the menu; taste tests and sampling sessions; customer testimonials; and behind-the-scenes looks at special events or cookouts.By [00:30:00], the primary strategic goal of this podcasting strategy is articulated: to build profound trust by allowing customers to discover aspects of the restaurant they would never think to search for, thereby creating a stronger and more resilient brand connection. This discussion on creating unique content naturally leads to the technical necessity of structuring that content correctly on the restaurant's website.[00:33:00] Technical SEO Deep Dive: The Menu is Your WebsiteThis section uncovers a critical and often-overlooked technical SEO mistake that can severely handicap a restaurant's online visibility. The speakers reveal how relying on seemingly convenient third-party systems for menu hosting can prevent a restaurant from capitalizing on valuable search traffic.At [00:34:05], a speaker highlights the significant failure of using platforms like Toast that consolidate an entire menu onto a single landing page. He explains that this approach misses the opportunity to have 25 separate, indexable pages for a 25-item menu. By [00:36:15], the impact of this mistake is clarified: individual menu item pages should be treated like e-commerce products. Each page is capable of generating its own organic traffic and ranking for highly specific searches, such as "best chicken wings in [city]."The solution, discussed at [00:38:40], is to structure the restaurant's website so that each menu item has its own dedicated page. Each page should be optimized with rich descriptions, proper titles, and an easy-to-use ordering system, thereby maximizing the restaurant's "footprints and stamps across the internet." The conversation then shifts from these on-site technical details to the broader, future-facing topic of visibility within emerging AI search engines.[00:42:00] The Future: AI Visibility and Advanced AutomationSetting the stage for a forward-looking discussion, the experts explore how the concept of "being found" is expanding beyond traditional search engines. The focus shifts to include AI-powered Large Language Models (LLMs) and the new opportunities they present for visibility and automation.At [00:43:10], the group discusses the growing importance of "AI Visibility." This involves ensuring a restaurant's information appears when users ask direct questions to AI chatbots like ChatGPT (e.g., "what's the best sushi restaurant near me?"). They also touch on how platforms like Perplexity can be leveraged for rapid ranking within these new search paradigms.By [00:45:00], the concept of using AI agents and automation for SEO tasks is introduced. A speaker provides a powerful example of using a tool like N8N to create an agent that can log into a website daily and automatically optimize product titles. He elevates this concept by explaining the goal is to move beyond simple email reports and "upgrade to the voice agents... and my AI gives me a phone call about the listings that's been optimized," emphasizing a future where an AI proactively works and reports, even waking the owner from sleep with critical updates.At [00:47:25], the speakers identify some of the foundational data sources that LLMs use to answer queries, such as SERP API and DuckDuckGo. This highlights the necessity for businesses to be listed and visible in these core digital infrastructures to appear in AI-generated results. This look into the future of search concludes the main discussion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unser heutiger Gast hat Medien- und Kommunikationsmanagement studiert und früh gelernt, wie stark gute Kommunikation und vertrauensvolle Beziehungen wirken können – und was passiert, wenn sie fehlen. Sie war viele Jahre bei Bosch tätig, zunächst in der Assistenz, dann in klassischen Projektrollen, später als Impulsgeberin und Transformationsbegleiterin für eine neue Arbeitswelt. Sie führte Bosch' erste globale Plattform für Zusammenarbeit ein – und war lange die zentrale Figur hinter Deutschlands größter Working Out Loud-Bewegung im Konzern. Doch sie wollte mehr: Mehr Wirksamkeit, mehr Menschlichkeit – und mehr Fokus auf das, was Veränderung wirklich trägt. Nach 18 Jahren Konzern wechselte sie in die Selbstständigkeit, gründete mit Connecting Humans eine Beratung für Transformation und gesunde Hochleistungsteams und startete das Format Working Out Loud #FrauenStärken, das sich an Frauen richtet, die in Netzwerken wachsen und wirken wollen. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. Wir haben in mehr als 500 Episoden mit fast 700 Persönlichkeiten darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie verändert hat – und was sich noch verändern muss. Wir fragen: Was motiviert Menschen, nach 18 Jahren erfolgreicher Konzernkarriere in die Selbstständigkeit zu gehen – und damit ein neues Kapitel zu beginnen? Welche Rolle spielen Beziehungen, Netzwerke und soziale Fitness in einer Welt, die immer schneller, digitaler und unübersichtlicher wird? Und wie können Formate wie #FrauenStärken echte Wirkung entfalten – jenseits von Buzzwords und Event-Hype? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Katharina Krenz. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

The teenage years can be a time that our teens withdraw from us. But we want to move toward them and keep communication open. Learn how in this podcast.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/connecting-with-your-introverted-teen/

When we are feeling low, our vibrations are low. Those feelings of fear, sadness, depression, anxiety, boredom are all sucking our energy and keeping us vibrating at a lower level. All while disconnecting us from the present moment. Connecting to the present, raises our vibration. We start to feel joy, gratitude, inspired, optimistic, and enthusiastic for what is to come. The present moment is there, always singing in a perfect pitch, waiting for us to tune in to it. This meditation hopes to help the meditator practice that connection with the present moment so we can be more in unison with our life. One breath at a time.

Revisiting one of our most popular episodes, originally published exactly one year agoThese final few days of the year are a great time to reflect on the year that's past and think about what we'd like to focus on or accomplish in the New Year. And in this episode, I'm sharing a three-part process that might just become your new end-of-year ritual.  Instead of your New year's Resolutions being a well-intentioned flash in the pan, we're going to kindle a flame that will burn brightly all year. Key Takeaways- Reflecting on our past successes, however modest, helps build the self-efficacy needed for future change- Connecting our goals to our values helps us tap into the intrinsic motivations that fuels sustained effort. - Link each goal to an identity statement that reflects who you want to become, not just what you want to achieve- Focus on no more than 2-3 goals at a time to avoid overwhelming yourself and diluting your efforts- Create "if-then" commitments for how you will handle potential obstacles when they arise Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Worry has a way of sneaking into everything—even gratitude, loving-kindness, and joy. In this episode, Dan Harris sits down with meditation teacher and psychologist Christiane Wolf to explore how to work skillfully with worry without suppressing it, indulging it, or turning meditation into yet another way to beat yourself up. Together, they unpack some of the most common pain points meditators face: Why trying to force certain feelings (gratitude, calm, compassion) often backfires Whether worry is ever actually helpful—and how to tell when it's not How to work with fear while waiting for a health diagnosis What to do when gratitude or loving-kindness practice triggers sadness or anxiety How consumerism (hello, holiday season) fuels craving and unease When mindfulness is enough—and when psychological work is needed to avoid spiritual bypassing Christiane offers practical tools for meeting worry with kindness, curiosity, and clarity—including how to "name it to tame it," how to gently redirect attention without suppression, and how to relate to anxious or critical thoughts as parts rather than as who you are. This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply humane—especially for anyone who worries that they're "doing meditation wrong" or feels guilty for not feeling better fast enough. Recorded live during a subscriber Q&A session – join us at DanHarris.com to be part of these sessions as they happen! Related Episodes: How to Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane WolfIs Your Ambition Rooted in Trauma? | Christiane Wolf Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Thanks to our sponsors:  Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. AT&T:  Happy Holidays from AT&T. Connecting changes everything. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

How to find your voice when you need to be heard, learn when it's smart to choose silence, and communicate better with the people who matter most.   Elaine Lin Hering is a former Lecturer of Law at Harvard Law School. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She is the author of the book Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.   In this episode we talk about: How we learn silence and self-editing  How we often miscalculate the cost-benefit when it comes to speaking up or staying silent Elaine's four steps to learn how to speak up and find your voice How we can unintentionally silence others, especially those closest to us, and what to do about it    This episode originally aired on May 15th, 2024. Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Thanks to our sponsors:  AT&T: Happy Holidays from AT&T. Connecting changes everything.Monarch: Use code HAPPIER at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Fabletics: Go to fabletics.com/Happier, sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

Most people chase opportunities, but the most successful people create them by how they show up for others. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and performance coach Jordan Montgomery to break down the real mechanics of connection, influence, and service. We talk about why the most connected people are the ones constantly promoting others, connecting people to opportunities, and giving without expectation. Jordan shares a weekly framework that has quietly opened doors to rooms most people never get invited into, and I share stories of how showing up with generosity, even when the payoff wasn't immediate, came back tenfold years later. Get ready to stop chasing opportunity and start becoming the person opportunity looks for. In This Episode, You Will Learn Why CONNECTED people become connected by CONNECTING others first. How PROMOTING people builds real influence, not just visibility. Why SERVING WITHOUT EXPECTATION creates trust and long-term opportunity. Why the best opportunities often come YEARS after you show up. How to stop building a “BROCHURE” and start building a BRAND. The weekly QUESTIONS that quietly expand your influence and network. Why SPECIFICITY is the secret to meaningful connection. How proximity to the RIGHT PEOPLE can raise your standards and your results. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Jordan on Instagram & LinkedIn

Your blindspots and biases block your success and happiness. Here's how to navigate that. Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an award-winning leadership expert, author and columnist, ranked among the top 50 management thinkers in the world. Her career began in the Royal Australian Air Force and includes roles as CEO of a global consultancy and Acting Chair of the ABC. She holds a PhD in leadership and culture, writes the popular 'Got a Minute?' column in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and is a Member of the Order of Australia.  In this episode we talk about: The concept of blindspotting – what it is and how to do it The power of intellectual humility and how to practice it The difference between seekers and knowers – and when each mindset is useful The three major thinking traps How to disentangle ego from identity, manage defensiveness, and turn feedback into growth The role of curiosity in finding truth, building psychological safety, and leading more effectively How to "read the room" in workplaces, relationships, and global contexts  The key to good leadership The importance of modeling uncertainty as a leader Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors:  AT&T:   Happy Holidays from AT&T. Connecting changes everything. Function:  Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier25 for a $25 credit towards your membership.