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Jaeden and Conor break down AI Box's new MCP connector — a single integration that wires 80+ AI models into your workflow for audio, image, and video generation. They walk through what MCP actually is, how to build with it, and why native model-context plumbing could reshape how creators and businesses ship AI projects.▶ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UDJ_Vu3RzuE
Have you ever left a hangout with a friend and felt like 95% of the hangout was normal, but the other 5% was just… off?Maybe it was a comment that surprised you, or a value that seemed to come out of nowhere. And suddenly you're wondering, wait, is this still the person I thought I knew?!That's what I'm talking about in today's episode. Notice this isn't about friendship breakups or big fights. But rather, the strange grief of realizing a friend might be changing in a way that no longer feels aligned for you.I'll walk through why this can feel so disorienting, how old friendship roots can keep us connected even when something important has shifted, and the 3 options I think you have when a friendship still exists, but the person inside it feels different.This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital penpal app used by over 10 million people worldwide! If you've been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required. Download Slowly free and get 30% off Slowly Plus using my link: https://open.slowly.app/miXL/l8ei5iw6.In this episode you'll hear about:What those tiny “wait, what?” moments can reveal, especially when most of your friendship still feels normalThe difference between a friend simply changing and a friend shifting in a way that no longer feels alignedHow friendship roots explain why old friendships can feel both familiar and disorienting at the same timeWhen to consider a friendship demotion, a friendship pause, or ending a friendship altogetherResources & LinksOrder my book, Are We Friends Yet?and get immediate access to the Less Lonely Club Community and the 10-Day Connection Reset Private Podcast.Learn more about The Friendhood on their website and on Instagram.Episode 12: Digging Into the 3 Types of Friendship RootsEpisode 45: Friendship Demotions (and How to Build Even Better Friendships)Episode 136: The Surprising Benefits of a Friendship PauseLike what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!This episode is sponsored by Are We Friends Yet?, Alex's book on building the support system you've been wanting. Buy the book and submit your receipt before July 16th to get The Connector's Toolkit free: a private pep talk podcast for the moments that feel hardest, a full year in The Less Lonely Club, and more. Grab your bonuses at alexalexander.com/are-we-friends-yet This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital pen pal app used by over 10 million people worldwide. If you've been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required.Download Slowly free and get 30% off Slowly Plus using my link: https://open.slowly.app/miXL/l8ei5iw6WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? is here. Order your copy today!Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today.
Front Range passenger rail could barrel down the tracks three years from now. We speak with Sal Pace, general manager of CoCo – the Colorado Connector. Then, a new mile-high marker for Denver that's as accurate as ever. Plus, a massive bathhouse is planned for an acre in downtown Denver. How might it create community? Also, how "movies under the stars" support firefighters, and a woman who lost her home twice to flames reflects on recovery. Later, a Colorado wilderness doctor returns from Greenland where he tended to climate scientists. And Colorado Wonders, where do bats hang out during the day?
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"There is not a person on the face of this earth that gets too much appreciation. We all crave more genuine appreciation." — Kevin Thompson Kevin Thompson is back — and this conversation goes places his previous appearance didn't. Kevin is known in entrepreneurial circles as a connector in the truest sense: someone who has spent decades building relationships not as a tactic but as a way of being. The results speak for themselves — nearly 600 strategic partnerships and over $16 million in course sales over 12 years, built without a single ad campaign. His story starts on Alaska's Bering Sea, where he spent six years as a commercial fisherman after leaving the Army. He nearly lost his life to a rogue wave in 1995, came home, and started a cleaning and restoration business that promptly cost him $300,000 before he found his footing. A mentor named Joe Polish helped him rebuild it into a referral-only operation. A mold-remediation website he built on the side started generating $15,000 a month. One 50-minute talk at an industry event produced $35,000 in course sales. He sold the cleaning business the following year and never looked back. What emerges in this conversation is the framework Kevin has been running on instinctively his whole life — and only recently been able to articulate: trust in competence, trust in character, alignment of interests, alignment of values. When those four things converge, business becomes easy. Nicky and Kevin also explore what they're now calling the Un-AI Conference — a deliberately curated in-person gathering for entrepreneurs who believe human connection is not a soft skill but a strategic edge. Kevin closes with three concrete steps anyone can put into practice today — starting with a challenge involving your phone, 10 contacts, and zero expectation of anything in return. Send appreciation texts to 10 people today. Pick family, friends, or business contacts and text each one a single thing you genuinely appreciate about them. Ask for nothing in return — not even a response. Notice what comes back. 2. Ask questions you actually want answered. In every conversation, listen for the real answer and ask a follow-up based on what you heard. The experience of being seen, heard, and understood is rare — and it builds more relationship capital than any pitch. 3. Open yourself to receiving. Being a generous giver is a strength, but closing yourself off to receiving — or refusing to ask for help — limits how much you can ultimately give. The two sides of generosity need each other. Learn more & connect: Connect with Kevin Thompson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevintheconnector Resources mentioned: Joe Polish — marketing mentor and creator of the Piranha Marketing system for the cleaning industry: https://www.joepolish.com Get Mold Solutions — Kevin's original mold remediation content site (the foundation of his publishing business) Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.
Hey Clutterbugs! Making friends as an adult is hard, especially when you have ADHD, struggle with loneliness, or feel like you have people in your life but still feel alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 types of friendships you actually need for your mental health: the Cheerleader, the Challenger, the Collaborator, the Comfort Friend, and the Connector. I'm getting really vulnerable today about how badly I suck at making and maintaining friendships, why ADHD makes it even harder (object permanence, rejection sensitivity, social battery—all of it), and how growing up in an emotionally unavailable home taught me to ghost people who actually like me. If you've ever felt like friendships are exhausting work, or you're not sure what type of friend you're missing, this episode is for you. And just like your closet, your relationships need an audit. Which of the 5 types are you missing? Which one are you for the people you love? And how do you actually make new friends as a grown-up without it feeling awkward and terrible?
Connection is your greatest multiplier—if you know how to build it right. Enjoy my conversation with David Homan, CEO of Orchestrated Connecting. 3 takeaways: Connection is built, not found. It starts with curiosity, vulnerability, and showing up consistently. Give first—without keeping score. The best relationships aren't transactional… they're intentional. Gratitude compounds. A simple thank you can strengthen a relationship for a lifetime. Most people focus on outcomes. The best focus on people. --- A "Connector of Connectors:" David Homan connects people. His primary skill in life is learning about people, helping them reframe and pitch themselves better, and then creating long-lasting relationships based on the premise that for everyone for whom he connects the dots, they would be described as an action oriented, natural giver with high integrity. His book, Orchestrating Connection, published in 2025 is a USA Best-Seller, and his community of over 2300 global "superconnectors" represents family offices, venture capitalists, impact investors, entertainers, athletes, CEOs/Founders, community organizers, and a myriad of other incredible "occupations" that do little to describe how amazing each individual in this community of communities is. He launched his tech company, SOAR Connect in July 2024 and will be bringing out of beta to change the way we build relationships at scale with trust. How David got here: As a prior non-profit CEO, David raised millions for the arts while running a multi-national, multi-million dollar Foundation that survived near total destruction due to Bernie Madoff, and incubated a social impact film company for the Dalio Family Office. His impact advisory firm, Orchestrated Opportunities, partners with family offices, start-ups, funds, and nonprofits to builds new, structured ecosystems of relationships to strategically scale and expand their growth. Focal areas include mental health, health and wellness, climate change, art, philanthropy, social justice, and investing in women, among others. David is a recognized classical composer whose music can be found by saying "Alexa–please play the music of David Homan" with 7 albums and radio play internationally. His latest project is a film/mini-series focused on a composer who loses his mind to Alzheimer's. He serves as an Advisor to NEXUS, the Catalyst Impact Foundation, Regeneration.VC, and as Board Chair of the Arthur Miller Foundation. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with David Homan:Website: www.orchestratingconnection.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_connection_orchestrator/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrhoman *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.
There is something dreamy about the idea of living close to your people. Imagine all of the spontaneous walks, casual dinners, and “come over, I'm on my couch” friendship vibes that so many of us crave.Today I'm talking with Kelly and Kristi from The Friendhood, a group of four women in Atlanta who actually did it. They didn't just talk about moving closer to their friends someday — they now live within a block of each other, and their story went mega viral.In this episode, we chat about what it really looks like to live near your best friends: the boundaries, the chosen family dynamics, the hard conversations, the 1:1 friendships inside the group, the joy of being aunties, and why proximity does not mean you are together all the time.In this episode you'll hear about:How The Friendhood went from 1 friend buying a lot in a new Atlanta development to 4 women living within a block of each otherWhy their chosen family dynamic includes husbands, kids, nephews, and the whole family unitA “yearly friendship check-in” idea that Kelly uses to ask what's working and what needs supportHow The Friendhood avoids gossip and protects 1:1 friendships inside the larger groupResources & LinksLearn more about The Friendhood on their website and on Instagram.Episode 14: How To Join a Friend Group Or Create OneEpisode 42: Real Talk About Friendship TriosEpisode 65: How Jenna Myhre Deyle Moved Across The Country to Live Closer to FriendsEpisode 100: How To Use the Wheel of Connection to Strengthen Your Support SystemEpisode 149: Why We Should All Want Our Friends to Have Robust Social Lives (Even If It's Without Us)Episode 176: The Cost of Quiet: How To Stop Avoiding Conflict and Have Those Hard Conversations with Colette Jane FehrLike what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!This episode is sponsored by Are We Friends Yet?, Alex's book on building the support system you've been wanting. Buy the book and submit your receipt before July 16th to get The Connector's Toolkit free: a private pep talk podcast for the moments that feel hardest, a full year in The Less Lonely Club, and more. Grab your bonuses at alexalexander.com/are-we-friends-yet This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital pen pal app used by over 10 million people worldwide. If you've been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required.Download Slowly free and get 30% off Slowly Plus using my link: https://open.slowly.app/miXL/l8ei5iw6WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? is here. Order your copy today!Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today.
Visionary. Connector. Builder. Those words describe Katina Strauch, 79.When we spoke with Katina, she was recovering from a broken leg, talking with us from her bed on her smartphone. Despite the setback, she remains what she has always been: an active writer, researcher, lifelong learner, and trusted consultant to the Charleston Conference—the influential global gathering for the scholarly communications community that she founded more than four decades ago.What began as a meeting of just 20 people has grown into an annual conference that attracts thousands of academic librarians, publishers, booksellers, vendors, and information professionals from around the world. In the late 1970s, major research libraries had opportunities to meet through the Association of Research Libraries, but there was no place where smaller academic libraries, publishers, and vendors could come together as equals to exchange ideas and solve shared challenges. Katina recognized that gap and imagined something entirely new: an informal, collaborative conference where every voice mattered.At the time, she was on the tenure track and looking for a meaningful way to establish her professional reputation. Rather than pursuing a traditional academic path, she created a gathering that transformed an industry. By inviting antiquarian book librarians, publishers, vendors, and librarians into the same conversation, she built a community that continues to shape scholarly communication today.Reflecting on its impact, Katina simply says, "It's had a huge impact."The Charleston Conference recently entered a new chapter when it was acquired by the nonprofit Annual Reviews, helping ensure that Katina's remarkable legacy will continue for generations to come."Smaller academic libraries, publishers, and vendors now could come together as equals." - Katina StrauchConnect with Katina:Email: katina.strauch@gmail.comBook: Doing the Charleston (2025) – Katina's memoir chronicling the creation and evolution of the Charleston Conference alongside her career as a librarian.Thanking our Platinum Sponsor—AARP Illinois, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 1.7 million members in Illinois, AARP volunteers advocate for better health, financial security, and stronger communities. Visit AARP.org/IL to learn more.Shining the light on Age-Wise Collective—check out Boomer Banter withWendy Green—it's in a new chapter, with shorter solo episodes focused on her personal caregiving journey and the search for purpose in later life. Going deeper, her Substack, Thriving Through Time, by Boomer Banter is where she really opens up. Find everything on Wendy's website, heyboomer.biz.
Few people talk openly about what happens when a successful career ends and the identity built around it suddenly disappears. In this episode of People in Transition, I sit down with Geoff Curtis, a former Chief Communications Officer with nearly three decades of leadership experience in healthcare, biotech, and corporate affairs.After the acquisition of the company where he served on the executive team, Geoff faced a challenge many accomplished professionals experience but rarely discuss: who are you when the title and career that defined you are gone?That experience inspired his book, Embracing Your Own Purgatory, a candid exploration of identity loss, transition, purpose, and reinvention. Rather than offering a neatly packaged success story, Geoff shares lessons learned while navigating the uncertainty between who he was and who he is becoming. His honesty and insights make this conversation especially relevant for anyone facing career disruption, retirement, burnout, or a major life transition.In our conversation, Geoff discusses:Why he chose the word “purgatory” and the value of becoming comfortable being “unfinished”The emotional signs of major transitions and how to recognize themWhy constant busyness can mask deeper issuesWhat he means by “You can't outwork the identity loss problem”How celebrating a quick comeback can sometimes send the wrong messageWhy “presence” became one of the hidden costs of career successHow achievement, self-worth, purpose, and identity become intertwined—and what happens when that connection is disrupted Connect with Geoff Curtis:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreycurtis Email: geoffcurtis1@gmail.com Book: Embracing Your Own PurgatoryThank you for listening to People in Transition. If this conversation resonates with you, please share it with others navigating change. I also welcome your thoughts, reactions, and questions. Your feedback helps continue the conversation and support others facing similar transitions.Send us Fan Mail
Was als jugendliche Faszination für den Nissan Skyline begann, entwickelte sich zu einer außergewöhnlichen Reise durch die internationale Automobilwelt. Benjamin Heeg erzählt, wie aus einem scheinbar unerreichbaren Traum eine Karriere wurde, die ihn mit seltenen Fahrzeugen, exklusiven Importen und einigen der spannendsten Persönlichkeiten der Szene zusammengebracht hat.In dieser Folge sprechen wir über legendäre Projekte wie den Import des berühmten Amuse Carbon R, die Entstehung der weltweit einzigartigen Midnight Purple GT-R Collection für die Essen Motor Show, Liberty Walk, Filmfahrzeuge und Begegnungen mit bekannten Persönlichkeiten wie UFO361 oder Sung Kang. Gleichzeitig geht es aber auch um die weniger sichtbaren Seiten: Rückschläge, Neid, den Schritt in die Selbstständigkeit und warum Vertrauen und ein starkes Netzwerk oft wertvoller sind als jedes Geschäftsmodell.Benjamin sieht sich selbst nicht als klassischen Händler oder Tuner, sondern als Automotive-Allrounder – jemand, der Menschen, Ideen und Projekte miteinander verbindet. Genau diese Leidenschaft zieht sich wie ein roter Faden durch seinen Weg. Eine Folge voller spannender Geschichten, exklusiver Einblicke und jeder Menge Benzin im Blut – mit vielen Anekdoten, die man so garantiert noch nicht gehört hat.
In this episode, I give you a simple map to find your own personal gold mine using Claude's top connector. Here is the link to the companion Substack blog post with everything I covered, which also includes the meta prompt that my clients use: https://tinyurl.com/Ep9-Connector-Gold-Mine
There's a specific kind of loneliness that I don't think enough people talk about — the loneliness you feel EVEN when you have good friends.In this episode, I'm talking about why you might feel lonely, and I'm breaking it down into a few different reasons. Maybe you don't feel fully seen, maybe this friendship isn't the right container for what you're carrying, maybe life circumstances have changed, or maybe there are quiet expectations that have never actually been named out loud.My hope is that this episode gives you language for what might be happening in one specific friendship, so you have somewhere to start.In this episode you'll hear about:Why you might feel lonely in a friendship when you're masking, staying surface-level, or sharing vulnerablyHow to tell when a friendship is not the right “container” for a specific experience, passion, life change, or dream you're carryingWhy drift can happen when one person changes and the friendship hasn't caught up yetWhy texts, voice memos, and FaceTimes do not always replace the shared experiences you're cravingResources & LinksEpisode 12: Digging Into the 3 Kinds of Friendship RootsEpisode 36: How To Feel Very “Not Alone”Episode 74: The Power of Vulnerability In Small DosesEpisode 100: How To Use the Wheel of Connection to Strengthen Your Support SystemEpisode 176: The Cost of Quiet: How To Stop Avoiding Conflict and Have Those Hard Conversations with Colette Jane FehrEpisode 179: What Is Friendship Culture? (And How To Shift It Without Everything Blowing Up)This episode is sponsored by Are We Friends Yet?, Alex's book on building the support system you've been wanting. Buy the book and submit your receipt before July 16th to get The Connector's Toolkit free: a private pep talk podcast for the moments that feel hardest, a full year in The Less Lonely Club, and more. Grab your bonuses at alexalexander.com/are-we-friends-yet This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital pen pal app used by over 10 million people worldwide. If you've been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required.Download Slowly free and get 30% off Slowly Plus using my link: https://open.slowly.app/miXL/l8ei5iw6WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? is here. Order your copy today!Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today.
Last month, when Anthropic, developer of the popular AI assistant Claude, announced a major push into legal, much of the coverage in the media and the buzz on social media focused on what the announcement meant for law firms, in-house legal teams, and the legal tech ecosystem. But the less talked about side of the story was potentially the more impactful – Anthropic's explicit commitment to access to justice, highlighted by a direct partnership with the Free Law Project and its CourtListener free legal research platform. Suddenly, anyone with a legal problem and a chat window could access verified, authoritative legal materials, significantly reducing the risk of using a general AI assistant to answer legal questions. As the Free Law Project itself put it: "A response built on verified CourtListener data is categorically different from one built on even the best model alone." In today's episode, host Bob Ambrogi sits down with Mike Lissner, executive director and co-founder of the Free Law Project, the nonprofit behind CourtListener, and Nathan Dahlberg, the Free Law Project's AI developer who actually built the CourtListener connector. They get into what was announced and why it matters, how the technology works under the hood, and, most importantly, the bigger questions it raises — about the potential impact on access to justice, and on the legal research industry.. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). CosmoLex, helping law firms manage their entire practice in one platform, from intake to payment. Try it free. If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to AI in Legal Tech (03:17) The Free Law Project and CourtListener (05:01) Anthropic's Commitment to Access to Justice (10:29) Understanding MCP Connectors (11:48) Potential Impact on Access to Justice (14:31) The Changing Landscape of Legal Research (17:21) User Interaction with AI Tools (20:00) Concerns About Self-Help Legal Tools (24:00) Marketing Challenges for Legal Tools (27:20) Understanding User Engagement with the Connector (29:00) Grounding AI Responses in Legal Data (30:30) The Future of Legal Research and MCP Connectors (34:10) Commercial Opportunities in Legal AI (38:55) User Experience and Privacy Concerns (43:10) Impact on Access to Justice
Fintech is swimming in capital, yet the deal count collapses and the message is blunt: the market still funds big ideas, but it no longer rewards sloppy execution. We call this moment the “summer compression” a quiet reset where operational discipline, transparency, and provable trust replace the old era of growth-at-any-cost storytelling. If you build in payments, banking, compliance, or financial technology strategy, this is the shift that will decide who survives the next cycle. We dig into why Europe is forcing maturity with real deadlines: the EU AI Act makes explainability a live requirement for credit, risk, and fraud models, and instant payments push verification of payee as a baseline safety check. From there, we use Romania's fintech ecosystem to show how consolidation really looks on the ground: revenue concentration, a profitability gap, and a new hybrid consensus where banks bring scale and trust while fintechs provide the infrastructure plumbing. Then we zoom out to the modern growth playbook: a profitable neobank expands across markets by staying lean with an AI assistant embedded in operations and by focusing hard on one segment digital nomads and cross-border professionals. That focus ties directly to the next infrastructure upgrade, EPC's OCTINST and ISO 20022, which aim to make cross-border instant payments feel as seamless as domestic transfers. But speed creates a “speed trap” for fraud teams, so we explore agentic AI, “human plus agent” oversight, and what audit-ready governance must look like when money moves in seconds. If this helped you see where fintech is headed, subscribe, share the episode with a builder or investor, and leave a review. What part of the trust reset feels most urgent to you right now?Thank you for tuning into our podcast about global trends in the FinTech industry.Check out our podcast channel.Learn more about The Connector. Follow us on LinkedIn.CheersKoen Vanderhoydonkkoen.vanderhoydonk@jointheconnector.com#FinTech #RegTech #Scaleup #WealthTech
„Unsere Aufgabe ist es Menschen durch Events und Erfahrungen zu verbinden. Das ist die Source der Hospitality of the Future. “ – Philip IbrahimWarum werden echte Verbindungen wichtiger als Luxus? In dieser Folge von „Be/rgegnungen“ spricht Philip Ibrahim (General Manager des MOA Hotel in Berlin) über die Zukunft der Hospitality. Im Fokus stehen innovative Hotelkonzepte, Community Building und die Frage, wie Hotels zu Orten echter Begegnung werden können. Zudem gibt Philip spannende Einblicke in seinen Weg von The Social Hub zum MOA Hotel Berlin und teilt seine Perspektiven zur zukünftigen Entwicklung der Hospitality-Branche. Außerdem ist er Mitgründer der Pink Pillow Collection – einer Initiative LGBTQ+- freundlicher Hotels, die sich für Diversität, Inklusion und gelebte Gastfreundschaft einsetzt.
We spoke with Emily about Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW). NOW, a nonprofit since 2011, provides free sports opportunities and scholarships for youth in the Northeast 395 Connector area, serving 10 towns. They offer life skills, social-emotional support, and programs like Mindful Munchkins for young children. Donations support scholarships and low-cost programs, including soccer clinics and nutrition courses. Upcoming events include a Tuesday night soccer clinic and a best soccer clinic in July.
The Love, Happiness and Success Podcast With Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
If you've ever said “I'm fine,” watched your partner believe you, and then felt even more hurt than before, this episode is for you. Because that tiny moment, the one where you want them to know you're not okay without having to spell it out, is where so many couples quietly lose each other. In this episode, I'm talking with therapist and workplace wellbeing expert Nidhi Tewari about attunement, the relationship skill that helps people feel seen, understood, and emotionally safe. We'll unpack why loving partners still miss each other's cues, why fixing, reassuring, or changing the subject can accidentally make someone feel more alone, and how to become an “explorer,” someone who asks instead of assumes. You'll learn how to emotionally connect with your partner in a way that actually lands: how to calm yourself before a hard conversation, what to say when your partner is hurting, how to ask for what you need out loud, and how to share what hurts without starting a fight. In this episode: 04:00: The skill that can quietly make every relationship better 09:44: Why emotional connection is something you can learn 21:55: Why you can't connect until you calm yourself first 32:12: Fixer, Avoider, Connector, or Explorer: which one are you? 38:24: What to say so your partner finally feels seen 46:36: Why “I'm fine” backfires, and how to ask for what you need 52:45: How to tell your partner what hurts without starting a fight If you've been stuck in that lonely loop of hoping your partner will just know, then feeling disappointed when they don't, this episode will help you do something different. The first skill that brings couples back together is one you can start practicing tonight. Press play, and let's begin. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast Upwork — When you need specialized talent fast, Upwork gives you access to vetted professionals across 125+ categories, from marketing to web development to operations support. No long recruiting cycles. No guesswork. Just the right person, when you need them. Check it out at upwork.com — posting a job is free. Shopify — The all-in-one platform for building and growing your online business. Visit shopify.com/lhs to explore their tools and access exclusive listener discounts. OSEA — Amazing, clean, science-backed skincare made with the power of the sea. Use code LHS at oseamalibu.com for 10% off your first order. LNutra Prolon — A science-backed, plant-based nutrition program that supports fat loss, metabolism, cellular rejuvenation, and overall longevity. Head to ProlonLife.com/LHS for 15% off your first order + a bonus gift.
Why does connection, caregiving, parenting, friendship, and community feel so hard right now? Author Stephanie Malia Krauss is here to talk about the “weather” we're all living in right now: we're overtapped, overworked, overstimulated, and overwrought. And honestly, when I read that, I felt like she had put language to something so many of us are carrying around without even realizing it.Stephanie and I both know what it feels like to be raised by a community. We talk about the adults who showed up in small ways when we were kids: the friend's mom who always had a snack waiting, the counselor with animal crackers in her office, the parents who figured out rides, and the people who kept opening doors even when we weren't ready to tell the truth.This episode is all about the tiny ways people can help us feel human again, and why none of us were ever meant to do this alone.In this episode you'll hear about:How Stephanie's “dangerous weather” framework explains the exhaustion so many of us feel right nowWhat Stephanie and I learned from unlocked doors, team jackets, special snacks, and tiny check-insAskables, anchors, and activators, and why kids need more than one caring adult in their livesHow being praised for self-sufficiency, responsibility, and caregiving can become its own kind of trapResources & LinksCheck out Stephanie's new book, How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves In a Changing World.Stephanie's other books include Making It: What Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World and Whole Child, Whole Life.This episode is sponsored by Are We Friends Yet?, Alex's book on building the support system you've been wanting. Buy the book and submit your receipt before July 16th to get The Connector's Toolkit free: a private pep talk podcast for the moments that feel hardest, a full year in The Less Lonely Club, and more. Grab your bonuses at alexalexander.com/are-we-friends-yet This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital pen pal app used by over 10 million people worldwide. If you've been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required.Download Slowly free and get 30% off Slowly Plus using my link: https://open.slowly.app/miXL/l8ei5iw6WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? is here. Order your copy today!Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today.
Russell Brown is a seasoned strategic leader whose career spans high‑level operations, organizational development, and national program expansion. With a proven track record of building scalable systems,strengthening institutional partnerships, and guiding organizations through periods of rapid growth, he brings a critical operational lens to emerging healthcare innovations.In his role supporting Idrasil® and its parent company C3 International, Russell's expertise directly advances the company's mission to deliver the first standardized, pharmaceutical‑grade cannabinoid tablet to patients across the country and around the world. His background in complex program management and national‑level coordination positions him as a keydriver in expanding Idrasil's footprint, strengthening regulatory alignment, and building the infrastructure required for sustainable global distribution.
Notes and Links to Devin O'Shea's Work Devin Thomas O'Shea is the author of The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis, publishing with Haymarket Books on June 23, 2026. His writing is in The Nation, the Iowa Review, Slate, LA Review of Books, Boulevard, and elsewhere. Buy The Veiled Prophet Devin Thomas O'Shea's Website Review and Informative Article for The Veiled Society in St. Louis Magazine At about 1:45, Devin details book tour information and ordering information for his book, The Veiled Prophet At about 2:50, Devin talks about the truth and fiction that goes with the book At about 3:30, Devin describes his work with QAnon-related podcasts and reporting At about 5:10, Jim Caviezel (!!!) Talk At about 6:15, Devin and Pete reflect on the state of QAnon in 2026 and the American public's viewpoint At about 13:30, Pete makes connections between the Veiled Prophets and history “rhyming” At about 18:20, The two discuss famous people from St. Louis and the McCloskey's At about 21:40, Devin responds to Pete's asking about seeds for the book At about 24:10, The two discuss the high-level capitalists, policymakers, and "landed gentry”-Devin discusses the key years of the 1870s and beginnings of the Veiled Prophet Society At about 27:15, At about 29:45, Pete notes the Orientalism associated with the symbology of the Veiled Prophet, and Devin expands on the early Prophet At about 32:10, The two reflect on class solidarity and racism and the “aggrieved white male” in early and modern times, with connections to the Veiled Prophet Society At about 35:00, Devin details Alonzo Slayback, a founder of the Society, and early philosophy and symbology and capitalistic views At about 36:55, Devin responds to Pete's musings about American political parties and past and present ideas of progressivism At about 38:10, Devin traces some early leadership in the Society and the ways in which “Mardi Gras-centric” clubs evolved/devolved At about 41:35, Devin expands upon the idea put forth in the book, adapted from Edward Said, of Orientalism as “projected feelings into an Aladdin…framework” At about 42:55, Devin talks about Alonzo Slayback's killing At about 45:45, The two reflect on the importance of the 1904 World Fair in Saint Louis, and the fact that 11/12 board members were part of the Veiled Prophet Society At about 49:30, Mary Smith and her controversy regarding her marriage is discussed At about 51:00, Patriarchy and connections to the Society are discussed At about 52:00, The commodification of the history of the Society and Societal connections to the Manhattan Project At about 54:30, Devin responds to Pete asking about Clark Clifford and Harry Truman and connections to local and federal governments At about 56:50, Devin reflects on the life and legacy of Thomas Dooley At about 58:50, Monsanto and other St. Louis connections and Black communities' protests, including ACTION, are discussed At about 1:02:40, The famed 1972 unmasking of the Veiled Prophet is discussed At about 1:04:00, Devin talks about going to the VP Fair as a kid At about 1:04:40, The two discuss the book's ending and St. Louis “potential” You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode. Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review. Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode is the trailer episode for Pete's limited podcast series, Rage is a Gift: Evil Empire at 30. Pete reflects on the Importance (and the power of this capital "I") of Rage Against the Machine and their seminal Evil Empire album, which is celebrating 30 years of resistance. The limited podcast series will do a deep exploration of, and reflection on, the lyrics and context of each of the 12 powerful songs on the album. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 346 with Julie Buntin, whose debut, Marlena, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize and longlisted for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize. The novel was released in ten territories worldwide and named a best book of the year by over a dozen outlets, including The Washington Post, NPR, and Kirkus Reviews. The episode airs on July 14, Pub Day for her novel, Famous Men. This book is so, so good. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people. You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.
Author and Futurist of Wired for Purpose, Aaron Strout's message arrives at a critical moment. Gen Z is entering a workplace shaped by AI, remote work, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological change. Through the lens of Truly Significant, this conversation explores how young professionals can build meaningful lives and careers, while Side Quests examines the unexpected adventures, relationships, and experiences that often become the most valuable parts of the journey.Learn from this futurist and hear about his Quest for SignificanceIn Wired for Purpose, you introduce the concept of the "Connector's Code." Why do you believe authentic relationships remain the ultimate competitive advantage in an age increasingly dominated by AI?Many Gen Z professionals feel pressure to optimize every aspect of their lives. What does living a truly significant life mean to you beyond career success?How do you distinguish between being well-connected and being genuinely connected?Buy the book Wired for Purpose today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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In this episode, Dr. Robyn McKay sits down with Tamara Thompson, co-founder of Broadcast Your Authority and Women Unlocking Wealth, to discuss identity, intuition, and transformation. Tamara shares her journey from addiction and reinvention to building a multi-million-dollar business, revealing how trusting her inner knowing shaped her path.This Episode explores:• Tamara's journey from addiction to entrepreneurial success • Why honesty and integrity create aligned action • The power of intuition, discernment, and letting go • How identity and relationships shape your growth • The impact of midlife hormonal changes on decision-making • Using inner wisdom to navigate uncertainty • What Tamara and Dr. Robyn are building through Women Unlocking WealthYour soul already knows the way—the challenge is learning to trust it.Your healing potential isn't blocked—it's simply misdirected. Understanding exactly where you are in the journey from burnout and moral injury toward identity, authorship, and calling is crucial. That's why I've created the KNOWN 90-minute Personality Intensive—to give you precise clarity on your personality and the next right steps in your healing.Book your KNOWN session here →Love what you're hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!Tamara Thompson is the CEO, and co-founder of Broadcast Your Authority™ and Women Unlocking Wealth, and a trusted consultant to high-performing entrepreneurs. Known as “The Connector,” she has helped build and grow an eight-figure podcast and content marketing agency. She is also an active investor in 33 companies. Today, she mentors CEOs and experts on turning their message into a market-leading platform.Connect with Tamara Thompson!Website: https://www.broadcastyourauthority.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamarathompsonofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarathompson-serioustakepro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirectorTamaraT/ X: https://x.com/_tamarathompson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamarathompsonofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadcastyourauthority About Dr. Robyn McKayDr. Robyn McKay is an award-winning psychologist and authority on spiritual intelligence, informed by Catholic mysticism and counseling psychology. Her work bridges clinical rigor, personality research, and identity-level transformation.With more than 20 years of practice and study, she is known for helping gifted, high-functioning women read burnout as information rather than failure, accurately name moral injury, reclaim original identity, and return to work as calling—the co-creative contribution they were made for.Dr. Robyn McKay holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas and is the co-author of the award-winning book Smart Girls in the 21st Century. Her work integrates vocational psychology, positive psychology, human development, and spiritual intelligence, drawing deeply from the Catholic intellectual and mystical tradition.Robyn advises high-EQ executives and leaders at Fortune 500 companies, as well as elite performers in entrepreneurship, sports, and entertainment. She is sought after for her ability to meet people where they are—and for her discernment in navigating the intersection of ambition, identity, and calling.Her work is delivered through private retainers, intensives, keynote addresses, corporate training, and small group labs. Outside of her practice, she is an advocate and steward for wild horses, and can most often be found hiking the red rocks of Sedona with her husband of ten years and their goldendoodle, Cooper Mack.Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay:LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhDFacebook: Dr. Robyn McKayInstagram: @burnoutisdataTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnoutisdataBook Your KNOWN 90-min Intensive:https://robyn-mckay.myflodesk.com/known
Living Jesus > everything means submitting every area of our lives to Him. We've grouped concepts of how Jesus tells us to live in what we've named our "Callings." These are not tasks to accomplish, but a lifestyle to embrace and pursue as we love Jesus.
We're hitting the road with a full tank of gas and no destination in mind. The ultimate road trip. This week's picks "Old Transistor Radio" by GUM/ Ambrose Kenny-Smith "I-26 Connector" by i26connector "Foxglove Through the Clearcut" by Death Cab for Cutie The Playlist No Repeat Playlist on Spotify No Repeat Playlist on Apple Music B-Sides Unofficial B-Sides Playlist Support the Show No Repeat on Patreon Join our Discord Email us: norepeatpod[at]gmail[dot]com Follow Us Follow Tyler on Instagram Follow Shaun on Instagram Follow Taylor on Instagram
Ever feel like you and your partner are speaking totally different languages when it comes to sex? One of you wants spontaneity, the other needs to feel emotionally close first. One of you craves novelty, the other finds comfort in what already works. Here's the thing: it's probably not about compatibility. It's about your sex personality types. In this episode, we walk you through all five types, what drives each one, the superpowers they bring to a relationship, the shadows that can quietly cause friction, and how knowing your type (and your partner's) can completely change the way you understand each other.
Zoning codes run to 3,000 pages, contradict themselves, and change without warning — and right now, they're the single biggest reason most housing projects never leave a napkin.Recorded live at World of Modular 2026, this episode brings in Avi Kaufman, co-founder and Chief Real Estate Officer of FutureLot, to unpack what it actually takes to answer "what can I build here?" across 30,000 US jurisdictions. Avi started with a light-bulb moment during refugee resettlement — a carriage house behind a main house, housing a family no one knew could be housed there — and built a platform to make that question answerable at scale. **What we get into:** - The pre-feasibility gap: more housing projects die from discouragement than from bad economics — nobody's counting the permits never filed - Massachusetts alone has 200+ definitions of "gross floor area." Multiply that across 30,000 jurisdictions and you understand why builders stall - FutureLot's traffic-light system (green/yellow) tells builders whether a project clears each zoning criterion before a dollar goes to plans - Why the homeowner-builder conversation is broken — and how a shared interface changes "let me drive by" into a real-time answer at any US address - The tension between local zoning control and the tyranny of whoever has time to show up to meetings - What a customer who lives in the tool 4–5 hours a day looks like — and why that feedback loop is the product **Chapters:** - 00:00 — Intro: What FutureLot does - 00:50 — Origin story: Afghanistan, carriage houses, and untapped housing potential - 02:01 — Why zoning data, not building? - 03:35 — What real estate taught Avi: visuals and ease of use aren't nice-to-haves - 04:30 — Product walkthrough: the builder experience - 07:14 — The homeowner interface and what 8 minutes of dwell time means - 09:10 — Connector, not replacement: the role of FutureLot in the stack - 10:38 — 30,000 jurisdictions and the data complexity behind one screen - 12:11 — Two years in: the regulatory maze is worse than you think - 14:00 — Should we standardize zoning? The tension between local control and paralysis - 15:19 — AI + human review: how the sauce gets made - 16:28 — Trust mechanisms: overrides, alarms, source citations - 18:42 — The customer as collaborator: ground truth flows both ways - 20:30 — Roadmap: 50-state coverage, multifamily, lot splits - 21:07 — The inflection point: why now feels different- 22:18 — Find FutureLot **Find FutureLot:** - [futurelot.com](https://futurelot.com) — free account, 3 property searches - [avi@futurelot.com](mailto:avi@futurelot.com) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@FutureLot) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tryfuturelot) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/futurelot) - [X / Twitter](https://x.com/futurelot) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/futurelot/) **Most Podern:** - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYvX2lRZOpHcZW41WGVrp) - [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-podern-podcast/id1725756164) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/most.podern) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@MostPodern)
What happens when you've spent decades being the most reliable person in the room — and you finally stop to ask: reliable for whom? In this warm, wide-ranging episode of Leaderspace, host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by Linda Misegadis — senior government strategist at UKG, global DEI ambassador, certified payroll professional, and host of the Her Resources Podcast. Linda built her career the way many high-achievers do: nose down, hard work, always available, always solving. She led one of the most complex technology change projects in Denver's public sector history and then walked into the VP of Sales of the company whose software she'd just implemented and told him, clearly and directly, that she didn't think they understood the public sector space at all. He offered her a job. Linda and Cathleen explore what it costs to tie your identity to being the one everyone counts on, how introversion becomes a leadership superpower once you stop letting others use it as a label that limits you, and why the most important question in any career transition isn't what's next — it's who am I actually? They talk about the trap of availability culture, what burnout really looks like when you've built your reward system around being indispensable, and the slow, nonlinear work of separating your professional identity from your sense of self. They also go deep on what it means to lead through complexity without consensus paralysis, how COVID quietly pushed Linda from observer to connector, and the particular challenge women still face in corporate life in 2026 — not just in being heard, but in being seen for the right things. This is a conversation about the courage it takes to stop performing reliability and start building something that actually belongs to you. If you've ever been the go-to person, the Swiss Army knife, the one who always raises their hand — this one is for you. Cathleen's question for this episode: what is it costing you to keep staying quiet about something you've already noticed? Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:02:38 Introducing Linda Misegadis 00:07:04 Heritage, Roots, and Identity 00:11:09 What Has Shaped Your Identity? 00:15:10 The Trap of Being the Reliable One 00:19:09 Who Is Linda Now? 00:21:39 AI, Layoffs, and the Human Side of Work 00:31:36 How COVID Made Linda a Connector 00:34:17 Introversion as a Leadership Strength 00:40:29 Leading Without a Title 00:44:00 The Audacious Move That Changed Everything 00:48:00 The Risk of Always Being the Problem Solver 00:53:46 The Reward Behind Constant Availability 01:00:52 How the Reward Has Shifted 01:04:14 Approaching Complex Problems 01:11:24 Women's Voices in Corporate Life — Still Not There Yet 01:13:36 One Piece of Advice for Women Entering Leadership Key Takeaways: The Reliable One Is a Role, Not an Identity: Building your sense of self around being available to everyone is a reward system, not a foundation. Recognising what that role is costing you — in energy, in clarity, in career direction — is the first step to changing it. Introversion Is a Skill Gap, Not a Personality Sentence: Linda didn't network because she'd never been taught how, not because she was incapable. Once she separated the label from the limitation, she built a podcast, a community, and a career chapter on her own terms. Observation Is Underrated Leadership Data: Stepping back and watching — really watching — builds pattern recognition that others miss. The quietest person in the room often sees the most. Someone Has to Make the Call: Consensus has its place, but leadership means being willing to own a decision, not manage a committee. The people around you are counting on someone to choose. The New Reward Has to Be Real: When you stop being the one who solves everything, the satisfaction has to come from somewhere else. For Linda, it became the pride of watching her team step up. The reward needs to be replaced — not just removed. About Linda Misegadis: Linda Misegadis is a Senior Government Strategist at UKG and Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Ambassador, based in Colorado. She is a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Public Manager (CPM), IPMA-CP, and Prosci Certified Change Manager who has spent her career helping organisations navigate complexity — and bring people with them through it. She previously served as Director of Citywide Payroll Operations and Administration for the City and County of Denver, where she led a workforce management deployment across 13,000 employees. Her defining career pivot came when she walked into the VP of Sales of the company whose software she had just implemented, told him plainly that she didn't think they understood the public sector space, and left with a job offer. She is also the co-host of the Her Resources Podcast. Connect with Linda Misegadis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamisegadis Website (Podcast): https://www.herresourcespodcast.com/ Podcast: https://linktr.ee/hrpodcast Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan: Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryLeaderswithCathleenOS FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.
In the latest episode of Off the Clock from the Legal Value Network, hosts Keith Maziarek and Justin Ergler sit down with Mark Wasserman, CEO Emeritus of Eversheds Sutherland, for a candid, unscripted look at the realities of modern legal leadership. Mark pulls back the curtain on the industry's biggest shifts, from managing massive global mergers to navigating the next frontier of business. Here are 3 key takeaways from the conversation: The Imperative of Over-Communication: Mark shares his journey of taking on a managing partner role at 43, realizing within six months the challenges of balancing a massive M&A practice with firm leadership. His number one piece of advice for new leaders? Over-communicate early and often with clients, partners, and business professionals alike. The Reality of Global Change Management: Hear the behind-the-scenes story of the 2017 combination that created Eversheds Sutherland. Mark discusses the nuances of merging disparate regional cultures, aligning egos, and why "presencing"—physically showing up at offices from Leeds to the Middle East—is vital to building authentic internal trust. AI as a Connector, Not a Displacer: Striking a balance on the industry's hottest topic, Mark argues that while AI will undoubtedly shift billable structures and reduce routine review hours, it will actually increase the premium on human relationships. The future belongs to firms that seamlessly combine data capabilities with elite judgment and empathy.
This episode we are joined by Mr. Bevin Wirzba - CEO of South Bow - a TSX listed infrastructure company with a market cap of ~$10 billion. Mr. Wirzba was an integral part of the TC Energy Executive Leadership Team. He oversaw the strategy and corporate development teams and led TC Energy's Canadian Natural Gas and Liquids transportation businesses. During his time at TC Energy, Bevin was responsible for the successful mechanical completion of the Coastal GasLink pipeline project, in addition to his many contributions to the company's strategy and corporate development efforts. Before joining TC Energy, Mr.Wirzba served as Senior Vice-President, Business Development and Capital Markets of ARC Resources Ltd., was Managing Director of RBC Dominion Securities, and served in multi-disciplinary roles across North America and internationally with Chevron Corp. Mr. Wirzba holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration from the Edinburgh School of Business. Mr. Wirzba is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and sits on the Board of Directors for STARS. Among other things we learned about Reviving Keystone: ~1M BBL Prairie Connector.Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsBunch ProjectsWarren ValveAstro Oilfield Rentals-*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions.Support the show
Join Jeff Borschowa and I as we talk about thinking outside of the box, AI, authentic collaboration and living in a rapidly moving technological age. Jeff is a visionary with a heart of gold. You don't want to miss any of today's interesting and inspiring chat!-----Jeff Borschowa is an author, host of the Lighthouse Sessions podcast, and a general non-linear thinker who obsesses over the miracle that is humanity. To learn more about today's guest Jeff Borschowa please visit: Website: pharosbusiness.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-borschowaPodcast- The Lighthouse Sessions pharosbusiness.com/podcast --------To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and YouTube Channel!
In this episode of Your Leadership Legacy, host Tina Paulus Krause welcomes guest Susie Moon, a business connector and self-described "business matchmaker." Susie shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing how she discovered her gift for connecting people with the right opportunities, audiences, and collaborators. The conversation explores themes of authenticity, burnout, inner work, and leadership, with Susie emphasizing the importance of self-worth and setting boundaries. She also reveals her comedic side and her desire to leave a legacy of helping others recognize their own greatness and lead without fear. Susie Moon is the Chief Connection Officer at Susie Moon Consulting, a boutique agency helping speakers grow their businesses in a relationship-based approach. Known for her energetic approach and humor, she connects small business owners with ideal clients and referral partners to enhance their visibility. As a "Mother Nudger," Susie holds clients accountable while teaching them to nurture valuable leads. Her unique combination of expertise and business strategy creates the distinctive "Susie Moon effect" that transforms client outreach and drives growth. Website https://susiemoon.net Social Media https://linktr.ee/susiemoon Email susie@susiemoon.net Introduction and Reconnecting (00:00:02) Host Tina Paulus Krause welcomes guest Susie Moon, and they reminisce about how they first met back in 2020. Leaving Corporate and Starting a Business (02:06) Susie discusses leaving her corporate job in 2019, starting her business, and the challenges of the world shutting down. The Power of Connection and Leadership (02:59) They discuss the importance of human connection, especially during difficult times, and Tina's natural leadership in bringing people together. Susie's Journey as a Connector (05:04) Susie explains her evolution into a business connector, her gift for bringing people together, and overcoming initial business uncertainty. The Business Matchmaker (07:33) Susie describes her role as a "business matchmaker," finding solutions and connecting people with the resources and contacts they need. How Susie Supports Her Clients (09:20) Susie details her services, helping clients find visibility opportunities like speaking gigs, podcasts, and articles on a retainer basis. The Entrepreneur's Evolution (11:03) Susie shares her business journey from virtual assistant to realizing her passion was in relationships, not managing business operations. The Importance of Networking (16:01) Susie talks about her dedication to networking and building a vast network to support both her clients and her connections. Avoiding Burnout and Finding the Right Spaces (17:55) Susie discusses her personal journey with burnout and the importance of setting boundaries and finding the right supportive communities. Embracing Authenticity and Leadership (20:29) Susie talks about becoming more comfortable in her own skin, using her voice, and stepping into her role as a leader. Dealing with Online Negativity (21:37) The conversation shifts to preparing for online "haters" and the importance of having a strong support system to combat negativity. The Importance of Inner Work (24:54) Susie emphasizes doing the inner work, addressing limiting beliefs, and practicing self-care to be a better business owner. The Giver's Shadow Side (27:54) Tina and Susie discuss the burnout that comes from constantly giving without receiving and learning to create a healthy balance. Breaking Patterns and Finding Your Power Song (30:55) Susie offers advice on breaking negative thought patterns by using a "power song" to shift her mindset and build confidence. Embracing the Comedian Within (32:05) Susie talks about her comedic side, how it's a coping mechanism, and the journey of balancing humor with professionalism. Being More Than One Thing (35:13) Susie discusses the freedom of embracing all parts of her identity—connector, comedian, leader—without needing to pick a single lane. Susie's Leadership Legacy (39:08) Susie defines her legacy as leaving rooms better than she found them and empowering others to see their potential.
Tamara Thompson is the CEO, and co-founder of Broadcast Your Authority™ and Women Unlocking Wealth, and a trusted consultant to high-performing entrepreneurs. Known as "The Connector," she has helped build and grow an eight-figure podcast and content marketing agency. She is also an active investor in 33 companies. Today, she mentors CEOs and experts on turning their message into a market-leading platform. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. YouTube video podcasting is the fastest authority-building asset because it combines search intent with emotional connection. 2. Downloads don't pay the bills; strategic positioning and clear calls to action do. 3. When a YouTube video gains traction, double down immediately with similar content to amplify long-term inbound leads. Check out Tamara's website and book a discovery call with the team. Mention Entrepreneurs on Fire for a potential special bonus - Broadcast Your Authority Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days.
There's competition in the Office productivity space! Richard chats with Sharon Weaver about her experiences with M365 Copilot and Anthropic's Claude Cowork to improve information worker productivity. Sharon talks about the confusion around all the different copilots in the Microsoft space - including the chat tools, research agents, and more. But when it comes to helping with an Excel spreadsheet, M365 Copilot can't do what Claude Cowork can do. Sharon talks about describing the goals of a spreadsheet to Claude Cowork and having the tool generate the spreadsheet, make corrections, and add formatting. Cowork has similar capabilities for presentations, and with the Connector library, new functionality is being added routinely. There's some competition in the AI productivity space - things are getting interesting! Links Microsoft 365 Copilot Researcher in Microsoft 365 Copilot Claude Cowork Claude Cowork Connectors Copilot in PowerPoint Recorded February 24, 2026
Blank stares after a thoughtful question can make even great teachers doubt themselves. We have all been there: one student answers, everyone else checks out, and a rich Jewish text turns into a worksheet. So we focus on what actually changes the room fast practical classroom techniques you can try tomorrow to spark real thinking and real conversation.We start by reimagining chavruta, not as “turn and talk,” but as a structured partnership with roles like Questioner, Connector, and Challenger. That simple move turns reading into dialogue and gives every learner a clear way to contribute. From there we shift into inquiry-based Jewish learning: treating Torah and Talmud like problems to solve instead of facts to recite. We lean into tension, contradiction, and moral complexity, and we practice the hardest skill of all not rescuing students too quickly so they can discover meaning for themselves.Then we widen the lens to experiential Jewish education. We talk about embodied learning through acting out biblical scenes, using movement to build memory, and helping students locate themselves inside the ideas. We also share reflection prompts that move from learning about Judaism to living Judaism, plus ritual as pedagogy: experiencing Shabbat with candles and quiet before explaining what it “means.” You will walk away with concrete tools for student engagement, deeper comprehension, and stronger Jewish identity.If this helps, subscribe so you do not miss what we are trying next, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a review so more Jewish educators can find it. Chapter Markers0:01Welcome And Sponsor Message2:04From Blank Stares To Dialogue2:55Chavruta Roles That Spark Talk4:19Treat Text Like A Mystery5:31Learn By Moving And Acting6:45Reflection That Makes It Personal7:35Ritual As A Teaching Tool8:13One Small Shift Challenge8:54A Closing Question For YouWellnesse Natural Personal Care ProductsWellnesse was founded by a mom who wanted healthier options for families. Check out my unique link!AmazonWe receive a small commission for any items purchased through my Amazon link.Parenting On PurposeThis course will help you better understand your child and build a deeper connection.TikvahTikvah focuses on Classical Jewish Education.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Hannah Cruz currently stars opposite Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher in Chess on Broadway, directed by Michael Mayer. Her other credits include her Broadway debut in Suffs, standout roles in Only Gold and The Connector, the Peacock TV series The Copenhagen Test, and Richard Linklater's upcoming film, Merrily We Roll Along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this memorial episode of the Watson Weekly, host Rick Watson is joined by Kelly Goetsch, President, Pipe17 Jeff Oh, Growth Leader, Commerce, Publicis Sapient, Jason “Retailgeek” Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer, Publicis, Giancarlo Anania, Senior Director, Global Strategic Alliances & GTM — Partner & Ecosystem Strategy, and Octavio Delgado, Digital eCommerce Engineering Leader, GM to celebrate the life and legacy of Jon Panella, the Group Vice President at Publicis Sapient and a titan of the retail technology industry.Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Jon became a cornerstone of the commerce world, known as much for his encyclopedic knowledge as for his role as a super connector and information broker.The conversation dives into the personal stories that defined Jon, including:A Master Mentor: Colleagues share how Jon led by example, always sharing recognition and lifting those around him.The "Old-School Gentleman": The panel reflects on Jon's diplomatic nature, his Socratic method of leadership, and his unique ability to treat competitors with kindness and generosity.Industry Presence: From the halls of trade shows to his leadership as Chairman of the MACH Alliance, Jon's influence was felt globally.Life Beyond Commerce: A look at Jon's deep devotion to his family—particularly his wife, Linda—and his unwavering (and championship-winning) love for the Pittsburgh Steelers.On May 2, a celebration of the life of Jon Panella will take place in Fort Worth,Texas.
In this episode of the HR business marketing podcast, A Better HR Business, Ben and his guest, Conor Lynch, digital innovator, educator, and author of “Learn Earn Own”, talk about how individuals and HR professionals can future-proof their careers and businesses as technology accelerates the pace of change and automation looms. Conor Lynch is a digital innovator and educator who grew his personal brand, Connector, from a side hustle into a seven-figure business. With over 25 years of experience across marketing, technology, and communications, he has worked with global brands including Guinness and Coca-Cola. He began his career in traditional marketing after graduating from Smurfit College, Ireland's leading business school, before moving into online and social media as the internet reshaped the industry. Today, he focuses on helping individuals and organisations build long-term digital assets, embracing AI and automation as the next major shift in work and business. Learn Earn Own challenges the century-old idea of the career ladder—study hard, get a job, and climb the ranks—and argues it no longer reflects the reality of modern work. In today's economy, relying on a single income stream is increasingly risky, and careers are shifting from linear paths to dynamic portfolios of assets. Rather than encouraging people to quit their jobs, the book focuses on building alongside employment: learning new skills, creating additional income streams, and owning digital and intellectual assets that compound over time. It introduces a practical framework for anyone—regardless of background—to become an “experimenter” by building career assets such as personal brands, digital products, content, networks, and expertise. Packed with tools, templates, AI prompts, and real-world strategies, Learn Earn Own is a hands-on guide to designing a more independent, resilient, and opportunity-rich career in the age of AI. You'll hear practical strategies for using AI in consulting, business growth strategies for consultants, and how to stand out as a consultant amid rapid industry change. Whether you identify as HR, workplace, L&D, OD, recruitment, or people & culture, you'll discover real stories and actionable advice to attract clients, win contracts, and grow sustainably. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The “assets ladder” framework for long-term career value creation with or without entrepreneurship. Real-world examples of digital products, web apps, and personal brands as assets for consultants. How to experiment with AI tools and side projects—even as an employee—to future-proof your consulting career. Why building career assets is more sustainable than climbing a traditional career ladder, and how to get started. Episode highlights: Conor's journey: from traditional marketing roles to founding and selling a successful digital agency. The origin of the Connector business and the power of community-driven meetups. The shift from a career ladder to the “assets ladder”—what it means to build career assets in the modern world. Examples of digital and personal brand assets anyone can start building while still employed. Encouragement for experimentation and small steps toward asset creation, even for those not seeking entrepreneurship. Using collaborative partnerships to amplify asset-building efforts. Reflections on traditional career guidance versus the need for modern asset-based approaches. Perspectives on job security, risk, and creating multiple streams of income. The importance of learning technical skills in the era of AI, and tools like Claude Code for building simple web applications. Specific marketing and growth strategies: building community through events, consistent blogging, content repurposing into ebooks and tools, and leveraging collaborations. Advice for employees who want to experiment with side projects and building assets discreetly, including faceless offers and content products. Resources & Links Mentioned: Conor's website: www.conorlyn.ch Conor's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/conorlynch While you're here... Remember to grab your free ticket for the People Business Growth Summit! It's a one-day online summit on marketing and growing people-focused services and HR tech businesses. Tuesday, 28 April 2026 Online event Free tickets available: https://summit.getmorehrclients.com The People Business Growth Summit brings together founders and operators from HR consultancies and HR technology companies to share the real decisions that helped their businesses grow. This is not theory or generic advice. Each session focuses on the actual growth decisions leaders made while building traction in their business. You will hear the context they were in, the options they considered, what they chose to do, what worked, and what they would do differently next time. Why attend If you run an HR or people-focused business and want growth to feel more predictable in 2026, this summit is designed for you. Across the day, speakers will share practical insights such as:
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In this episode of Half Hour, we sit down with Hannah Cruz, currently starring in Chess at the Imperial Theatre. Cruz shares how she first found her way into performing, offers a look behind the scenes of this renowned musical's latest revival, and reflects on her work in The Connector and Suffs. The discussion also touches on her upcoming role in the film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along and her advice for young performers entering the industry. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts on this production in the comments on Spotify, and let us know what you would like us to cover next. If you enjoy these post-show interviews, follow Half Hour and leave a rating and review so more theater lovers can find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE PILGRIMAGE JOURNEY CONTINUES FOR PILGRIM CHAD It seems as though the default choice for walking the Camino de Santiago these days is to walk either the Francés route or the Portuguese route. Now, that does oversimplify things, but the statistics from the pilgrim's office in Santiago de Compostela do show that those have been the two most-walked routes in recent years. My guest on the podcast this week,Chad, has walked both those routes, and now he has taken his pilgrimage practice to other less traveled routes. What I love about talking with Chad is that he loves the spiritual practice of pilgrimage as much as I do, and it's become a regular part of his life and his family's life. This time Chad will be talking about what he calls his “connector Camino”, which he shared with his 25 year old daughter and regular pilgrimage partner, Bonnie. What does that mean, connector Camino? Well, you'll see. Here are the routes Chad is sharing about: Camino Lebaniego Camino Vadiniense Camino San Salvador The church he talks about with the the relic of the cross of Jesus Christ is at the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. The mountain location he talked about is called Fuente Dé, and it is located inside the Picos de Europa National Park. If you'd like to get to know Chad from his first Camino experience to now, check out these previous episodes: Season 2, Episode 18: “A Conversation with Pilgrim Chad Before His First Pilgrimage on the Camino Francés” Season 3, Episode 12: "After the Camino with Pilgrim Chad” Season 5, Episode 6: "Chad writes the next two chapters of his pilgrimage story" #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast
Steady Eddy vs. Rich but out of touch. Stick to the plan guy vs. Up for anything guy. Hype man vs. Guy who disappears for months at a time. Connector vs. Screwed up his life guy. Karo and Matt put the many types of friends into a bracket to determine who is the worthiest of them all. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and X Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"Don't celebrate closing a sale, celebrate opening a relationship." — Patricia Fripp Check Out These Highlights: I chose this quote because the last step in my sales framework is not to close the sale but to open the relationship – Clearly Patricia Fripp gets me! Also, feel the difference between closing and opening. I choose to open all day, every day. I see sales leaders talk about building relationships in sales, yet most of the time, I don't see them provide tangible behaviors to actually build relationships that create client advocates. About Joe Mindak: Joe Mindak is the Co-founder and "Connector in Chief" at Nolodex and the founder of The Connective, a community built around relationship-led growth. He helps business owners and sales professionals turn warm introductions into consistent, measurable outcomes without gimmicks or sleazy tactics. Joe's framework blends heart-centered sales with simple systems for follow-through, tracking, and accountability. He is the best-selling author of Connectors Get Paid: Build a Referral Network That Pays, which was released last fall. How to Get in Touch with Joe Mindak: Website: https://www.nolodex.com/ Email: joe@nolodex.com Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Subscribe to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics, or addresses problems you may have in your business.
In this special "On This Planet" episode, Ophira Edut of The AstroTwins talks to our longtime friend NEDA, a seasoned entertainment executive, former music manager for bands including Bon Jovi and Motley Crue, cultural diplomat and creator of the documentary "Nobody's Enemy: Youth Culture in Iran" (2006). An Iranian American currently residing in Istanbul, Neda's work has consistently bridged East and West through the power of media, music, and storytelling. In "Middle Eastern Misfits," Ophi and Neda discuss:
Links:Game Global: https://www.gameglobal.net/AI Texting Guide: https://agmi.co/go/mgai?r=1oPlX1Book a call w/ Robbie: https://www.innerconfidence.com/communityTimestamps:00:00 "Finding Connection Through Game Global"07:21 "Game Global: From Start to 310"13:17 "Game Pillars Success Comparison"17:32 "Failures of Direct Game Approaches"21:24 "Desensitizing Rejection Through Exercises"27:10 The Connector in Social Circles36:34 "Global Game Coaching Structure"39:53 "Marriage, Dating, and Life's Ironies"46:14 "Lead to Know Interest"57:06 Sibling Dynamics Across Generations01:00:50 "Balancing Work and Family Struggles"01:12:26 "Overtracking Dating Data Concerns"01:17:30 "Build a High-Status Circle"Connect w/ Robbie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbie_kramer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robbie.kramerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/innerconfidence
This Live Show episode was broadcast live on Thursday, March 5, 2026. For more information on the show, please visit our YouTube page at https://youtube.arcaderepairtips.com/. All of our past episodes can be found there as well as the upcoming schedule for our future episodes. On this episode, Tim and Jonathan discussed the following topics… Follow […] The post Live Show – Episode 109 – Living on the Edge Connector and Syncing appeared first on Arcade Repair Tips.
Behdad Jamshidi is the Founder of CJAM Marketing Connector, a company that is a matchmaker for clients and marketing agencies who need each other. In the past seven years, he has met with and assessed over 1000+ marketing agencies and vetted them down to a lean 100 preferred partners across all marketing niches. We talked about how not all marketing agencies are alike, how he became a marketing broker, what it takes to be a great business matchmaker, knowing when hiring a fractional CMO is a good idea, and examples of things he helps clients with. In addition, we discussed various marketing methods such as PPC and SEO, creative marketing such as branding and photography, app and web development, and the mindset required to successfully work with a marketing agency. Finally, we discussed questions you should ask a marketing agency before hiring them, red flags to look out for in the vetting process and using core values to build your company culture. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts