Podcasts about conversational

Send us a textAre our children spending too much time in the digital world and missing out on real-life experiences? What happens when we prioritize screens over face-to-face connections? These are the questions at the heart of my conversation with Katherine Martinko, author of "Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.”Katherine shares her unconventional upbringing in rural Ontario—homeschooled on a remote lakefront property with no television or internet—and how it shaped her approach to raising her own children in our hyper-connected world. Her perspective offers a refreshing counterpoint to prevailing parenting trends, as she and her husband have chosen to raise their children with limited and regulated tablets, smartphones, or television.The conversation explores what Jonathan Haidt calls "the great rewiring of childhood"—that perfect storm when high-speed internet, smartphones, and social media collided with parental fears about "stranger danger", over-busy family lives and addictive devices that have social media. Katherine shares shocking statistics: children ages 8-12 now average 5.5 hours of entertainment screen time daily, while teenagers log nearly 9 hours—not including school-related tech use.We also challenge common assumptions about technology and safety. Is a smartphone-equipped but distracted child truly safer than one who's fully present and aware of their surroundings? Katherine recounts how teens without phones navigate public transit more safely because they remain vigilant about potential dangers rather than absorbed in screens.For parents feeling overwhelmed, Katherine offers practical strategies for every age group: establishing tech boundaries early with young children, implementing family "tech Sabbaths," using simpler devices for older kids, and "fixing your analog life" by creating homes rich with books, craft supplies, and opportunities for creative play. Her message is empowering: parents have the right to say no, set limits, and change course as new information emerges about technology's impact on developing brains.Ready to help your children find balance in a screen-saturated world? Listen now and discover how unplugging might be the greatest gift you can give your family.

Is your writing too formal? Too boring? Or too hard to read? Have you been given the feedback that you need to make your writing more conversational?Take five minutes to tune into Jen and Michael's top tips on how to make your writing easier to read. You can find more great advice here:https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-conversationallyhttps://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/developing-people-and-skills/mrc/the-secrets-of-science-writing/https://entomologytoday.org/2014/11/25/5-ways-to-improve-your-science-writing/ Transcript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/7t8p

Have you ever studied Italian for months (or even years) only to freeze up / get stuck when it's time to speak?You are not alone.In this episode, I'm sharing the story of my student Ellen, who felt completely overwhelmed and frustrated after her first trip to Italy — despite trying apps, YouTube, and traditional classes for learning Italian.Until everything changed when she decided to learn Italian differently… using my brain-friendly Italian method focused on real-life conversation!Now? She could travel to Italy speaking Italian confidently, connecting with locals, and finally feeling at home in the language!!Want to learn Italian for your trip?>> Grab my NEW FREE GUIDE with +30 essential phrases for your next trip to Italy!Download it by clicking here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/483767/153912927342036391/share✨ Want to experience the same transformation my student had , go beyond the basics and hold FULL CONVERSATIONS in Italian on your next trip to Italy?

Many people going to the missions field have little exposure to actually sharing the gospel and need significant training. Why? The church has a passion for evangelism but traditionally, there has not been much focus on how to do it for regular people. Christians generally know how to explain the Gospel, but there's fear and ignorance of how to get into spiritual conversations. How do you get to that moment? How do you bridge a conversation to get to those opportunities?Listen in to this conversation and be challenged in your evangelism. Ted Esler and Matthew Ellison dive deeper into Kevin King's new book Living Out Loud: Letting Your Love for God Flow into Your Everyday Language (https://a.co/d/iN39Rel) and reinvigorate the desire to live out loud.Kevin King is cofounder and president of International Project, a missions-sending organization focused on church planting among unreached people groups across the globe. International Project has a variety of teams in New York City, as well as in other cities in North America and internationally.Kevin has a BA in Bible, an MA in biblical counseling, and an MDiv. His passion for evangelism began when he gave his life to Christ in high school—and later intensified to focus on reaching people who have never heard the gospel. He then discovered the strategic advantage of working with international students and the people groups God was bringing to the US through migration.Kevin and his wife, Jeanne, moved to New York City in 1998 and began sharing the gospel on college campuses and in ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Through the people they've led to Christ, churches have been planted in multiple countries. In 2010, Kevin founded Equip, a ten-month program training cross-cultural church planters to start simple churches that will expand and multiply. A core element of the training is equipping Christians to live their faith out loud in everyday conversations. Workers from multiple missions agencies who have gone through the Equip training are now serving effectively around the world.Kevin enjoys overseeing the International Project teams, as well as engaging in and starting Bible studies with international graduate students through Jeanne's ongoing campus ministry. He also loves running, scuba diving, and hiking. Kevin and Jeanne live in Harlem, where they raised their two children, who are now grown.The Mission Matters Podcast is a place to talk about the importance of our Mission as Christians. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God's people to be a part of His mission.

In this episode, we consider the first chapter of Cusk's Outline alongside a paper by Daniela Dover entitled ‘The Conversational Self'. The paper examines the role of conversations in getting to know people, what an understanding of this entails for how we think about the self, and how open we should be to the influence of others. We analyse the conversations reported in Cusk's novel in the light of Dover's ideal. Speaker names: • Dr. Scarlett Baron, Associate Professor in the English Department at UCL. • Alice Harberd, PhD Student in the Philosophy Department at UCL.

Send us a textKen Kahn takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of artificial intelligence in education—from his early days at MIT's AI Laboratory in the 1970s to today's revolutionary chatbot capabilities. As the author of "The Learner's Apprentice: AI and the Amplification of Human Creativity," Ken shares a vision where AI serves not as a replacement for teachers but as a collaborative partner in learning.The conversation reveals how surprisingly accessible AI has become for creative educational projects. Ken demonstrates how anyone—without coding skills—can build web applications, interactive stories, and augmented reality games through simple, conversational interactions with AI tools. His examples range from playful nonsense word generators to complex "Emoji Adventures" where students can command digital objects through voice control.What makes Ken's approach revolutionary is the fundamental shift in how we think about human-AI collaboration. Rather than focusing on complex "prompt engineering," Ken advocates for an iterative, conversational approach where we start simple and build through feedback. This mirrors authentic creative processes and helps students develop critical thinking and communication skills along the way. The AI becomes what Ken calls an "apprentice colleague"—a co-thinker, proofreader, pair programmer, and brainstorming buddy that amplifies human potential rather than replacing it.For educators concerned about implementation, Ken offers practical strategies for classroom integration. Even with age restrictions on direct student access, teachers can facilitate whole-class AI interactions on smartboards, with students contributing ideas while the teacher manages the interface. His concept of "guidance prompting" allows teachers to customize AI experiences for specific educational contexts, ensuring age-appropriate support for project-based learning.Looking toward the future, Ken is exploring multi-agent systems where multiple chatbots with different roles—like programmer and digital artist—collaborate while students observe or participate. These developments promise even more sophisticated educational applications that enhance human creativity rather than diminish it.Ready to transform your approach to technology in the classroom? Explore "The Learner's Apprentice" and discover how AI can become a powerful intellectual ally for both teachers and students in developing the creative potential of the next generation.

Enfys J. Book (they/them) is the author of the Gold COVR award-winning Queer Qabala, co-author (with Ivo Dominguez, Jr.) of Sagittarius Witch, and author of Queer Rites: A Magickal Grimoire to Honor Your Milestones with Pride (Llewellyn, 2025). They are the High Priest of the Fellowship of the Ancient White Stag coven near Washington, D.C. Enfys has taught classes on magickal practice around the world. They are also the creator of majorarqueerna.com, a website devoted to queer magickal practice, and host a podcast called “4 Quick Q's: Book Talk with Enfys,” where they interview pagan authors using questions determined by a roll of the dice.https://majorarqueerna.comhttps://youtube.com/@majorarqueernahttps://kind.social/@enfysbook

Want to make your voice over sound more relatable, relaxed and conversational? Learn how to speak to a friend in voice over with these expert tips! From using everyday language to adopting a friendly tone, we'll cover everything you need to know to make your voice over sound like you're chatting with an old buddy. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this video is packed with actionable advice to help you take your voice over skills to the next level. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and start speaking like a friend in voice over today!#voiceover #VO #growthmindset #audiobooknarrator #audible #freelancing #acx #audiobooks #workfromhome #voiceovertips #voiceovertraining #voiceoversoftware*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela.com/shop*For more information on Angela, her work, recommended VO Gear, and much more, visit her website: https://www.voiceoverangela.com*Check out my VO Workshop for Courses on VO Freelancing, One on One Sessions with me, and much more! Visit: https://www.voiceoverangela.com/courses Or, consider Joining my Platinum Membership group, for weekly group sessions, exclusive access to challenges, digital resources, practice scripts, and more. Visit: https://www.voiceoverangela.com/plans-pricing *Join us in our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoworkshop*Join me on Socials *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceoverangela/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@voiceoverangelaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/voiceoverangelaTwitter: https://twitter.com/AngelaO_VOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/voiceoverangela/Shop

 This week's episode of Win The Hour, Win The Day Podcast interviews, Brooke Sellas. Are you tired of posting on social media and getting no real results?Join us as Brooke Sellas shows how to stop wasting time and start real conversations that lead to real customers. In this eye-opening talk, you'll learn:-Why storytelling alone isn't enough to sell your services.-How to use simple conversations to connect with your audience.-The easy way to create content that people actually care about.Why followers don't matter if they aren't buying.How to get more sales by focusing on engagement, not likes. Get ready to see social media in a whole new way!This will change how you post, connect, and sell—forever!  Win The Hour, Win The Day! www.winthehourwintheday.com  Podcast: Win The Hour, Win The Day Podcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winthehourwintheday/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/win-the-hour-win-the-day-podcast  You can find Brooke Sellas at:Website:  https://brookesellas.com/Company website: https://bsquared.media/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebsellas/ #ConversationalMarketing#CustomerEngagement#KrisWard

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I worked a lot this week. I think I was at work like, 65 hours all together. So when I was done last night, I was like, so tired. I fell asleep on the sofa with my clothes on. When I woke up it was like, already light outside and the birds were singing. Even though it was like 5:00 AM, I was wide awake. Today, let's look at some conversational ways we use LIKE.Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening and reading!This podcast is brought to you by Say Yes to Desire by Michelle Rohr (a beautiful community of women creatives and entrepreneurs) *Affiliate link attached at no cost to you (if you purchase)*~~~~~~~In this episode I talk about having self-trust.Recently, I've been trying to micromanage my life which never really works.My Human Design Coach, Kelsey Abbott, put a mirror up to me recently and reminded me that I'm a Manifesting-Generator in Human Design and that as one, I'm just supposed to follow "what lights me up", I'm supposed to 'respond' and not micromanage and that I need to "have more self-trust" in all of this. This was huge for me to hear and I'm now going in this direction. I've already responded to some job referrals from friends, and it feels so good. :)Jobs that I wouldn't even 'see' if I was still trying to micromanage everything in my life.I wouldn't say that everything is all 'sunshine and rainbows', but I will say that I feel more 'aligned' and 'calm' about everything.I'm actually excited at what's to come (twist and turns included), as I see what the universe has in store for me. :)And most importantly I'm having more 'self-trust'!I hope you enjoy this episode.Sincerely,ElizabethLet's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠!~~~~~~~~~~~~~Podcast Mentions:Human Design Coach, Kelsey AbbottMichelle Obama + Craig Robinson's podcast IMO~~~~~~~~~~~~~It's Finally Here!My $1.00 Offer is Ready for Purchase>>>My 5 Favorite Energy Saving Tips for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People!Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Here is the full link if the one above isn't working (for some reason): https://my-5-favorite-tips-to-conserve-energy-3.teachery.co/...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Coming Soon!An Audio Summit (a Podcast Summit) and Book both Titled:[From Selfless to Self-love:A Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to Go from Depleted to Dynamic]~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Holly directs the Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, providing beginner, certificate and CEU-approved courses, especially curricula for brain and mental health. She is the author of 8 nonfiction books in 3 languages with her 8th due in March: Once Upon a Place: Forests, Caverns, and Other Places of Transformation in Myths, Fairy Tales and Film. She coaches organic businesses and also aspiring authors. Holly is co-hosting Herbal Tuscany 2025 in May and June of this year to explore botanical gardens, herbal sanctuaries, and the food, wine and art of Tuscany's hilltop towns. A few spaces are still left for this trip; please visit https://school.hollybellebuono.com/herbal-tuscany-retreat to sign up.Hollybellebuono.comFacebook @ holly.Bellebuono

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Hello lovelies! Thank you for listening and for reading this!I'm not supposed to be here...again. :(I had an episode with this same title a year ago and it's time for another one. What do I mean by this? Well for one it's my day job..As my Human Design coach, Kelsey Abbott, says "as a Manifesting Generator, if it's not a hell yes, it's a no". And "if it doesn't light you up it's a hell no". Boom!I've felt meh for awhile and unwelcome from the get-go hmm...probably because I'm not supposed to be there. :/I hope you enjoy this episode.Sincerely,Elizabeth~~~~~~~~~Podcast Mentions:Say Yes to Desire Community by Michelle RohrA beautiful community of women creatives. *Some of these links are affiliate links and if you purchase from one of my links, it's of no extra cost to you. Let's ⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠!~~~~~~~~~~~It's Finally Here!My $1.00 Offer is Ready for Purchase>>>My 5 Favorite Energy Saving Tips for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People!Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Here is the full link if the one above isn't working (for some reason): https://my-5-favorite-tips-to-conserve-energy-3.teachery.co/...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Coming Soon!An Audio Summit (a Podcast Summit) and Book both Titled:[From Selfless to Self-love:A Guide for Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to Go from Depleted to Dynamic!]~~~~~~~~~~~~

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The internet is a great place to find a handjob and some casual conversation. Penny shares what brought her to Reddit to explore her sexuality, and the fun times she's had along the way. Plus, what Showtime's Yellowjackets showcases about the feminine urge to consume the one you love. Mentioned: April 17 - The Naked Comedy Show - https://eventbrite.com/e/1224492593309 Philadelphia: Sign up for nayk show updates @ http://eepurl.com/i4WHBA Use code MANPOD for 10% off your tickets at http://humpfilmfest.com Reddit: Yellowjackets Vore Comments Reddit: Thanks for sharing u/ballzona! Reddit: r/stupidslutsclub Follow Billy! Instagram: @billyprocidajr TikTok: @TheBillyProcida Threads: @billyprocidajr BlueSky: @thebillyprocida 0nlyFans: @callmebilly Money Stuff Venmo: @BillyProcida Cash App: $manwhorepod PayPal/Zelle: funnybillypro@gmail.com E-books are now available at http://bookshop.org/shop/billy! Get ad-free episodes at https://www.patreon.com/manwhorepodcast! Join the conversations in The Champagne Room at http://manwhorepod.com/discord Email your comments, questions, and criticisms to manwhorepod@gmail.com. Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ www.ManwhorePod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man, I'd give anything to have a day off. Have you ever felt this way? I know learning another language is not easy, and requires daily practice. I'm pretty sure that since you listen to this podcast, you must give it your best shot when it comes to learning English. I give you a lot of credit trying to learn this crazy language. Today, we're going to look at some super useful and natural expressions — all built around the verb “give.” Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/

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Hello and welcome to another episode, well actually a re-release of my conversation with Chris Smith which was originally released on March 12, 2024. Chris and I are re-releasing this episode as Chris just published a new book entitled The Virtue of Dialogue as part of the Cultivating Communities series. This series is part of a project by Englewood Church in Indiana in partnership with Missio Alliance and the Ekklesia Project. The hope of this series is to offer congregations, churches, or any community for that matter field guides to aid in their transformation away from the societal forces of polarization and division and into the way and personhood of Jesus. One of the central practices for communities is being conversation with one another. This book outlines how Englewood Church has sought to practice conversation for decades. At its core, this conversational practice is a practice of hospitality—of welcoming one another, being seen and heard. Conversation at its core is a creation of a free space to allow the other to become the person they were meant to be. Week after week, month after month, year after year.  Chris and my conversation touch on these themes and so we both thought it was a good time to revisit this conversation. If this piques your interest, please buy The Virtue of Dialogue, available now on Amazon and through Englewood's website which is in the show notes.Buy The Virtue of Dialogue: Englewood website or AmazonIn this episode I have a rich conversation with Chris Smith. We cover a range of topics, starting with his own personal journey of food over the past ten years. But we spend the majority of our time using a couple of Chris's books, namely Slow Church and How the Body of Christ Talks, to dialogue about the importance of conversation for the health of ourselves and our community. Through recovering of conversation, we begin to see how God wants to collaborate with us in his work of redemption.C. Christopher Smith is the founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He and his wife Jeni have three adult children and are members of Englewood Christian Church on the urban Near Eastside of Indianapolis. Chris is the co-author of the award-winning book Slow Church, and author of several other books including most recently, How the Body of Christ Talks: Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church. Most of his latest writings end up on The Englewood Review's Substack, TheConversationalLife.substack.comThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com. 

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Queso Tone has a conversation with marketer and promoter Anthony Farkas for an interview and conversation about the work he does within the entertainment industry.Editor: Queso ToneProducer: Alex KrepsEngineer: Gray Connor

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In this episode of Lexicon, we're joined by Hassaan Raza, CEO of Tavus, to explore the future of AI-driven video agents, conversational AI, and the ethics of human-AI interaction. From transforming healthcare to predicting AI in governance, Hassaan shares groundbreaking insights on where AI is headed next. Let's dive in!Also, don't forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!

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Paulina Stevens Rooted in a Muchwaya Romani heritage of fortune-telling and healing, Paulina has blended ancestral wisdom with modern holistic practices. Her expertise in tarot, palmistry, and energy healing forms the foundation of her comprehensive wellness coaching. Paulina serves clients globally, offering personalized guidance incorporating spirituality, herbalism, and fortune-telling online, and at her California-based private practice, Romani Holistic. Paulina is the subject of the L.A. Times podcast Foretold. The podcast follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her arranged marriage, and community, to redefine her identity. She is the cohost of Romanistan, a podcast that educates, empowers, and celebrates Romani culture, outcasts, rebels, and revolutionaries. Paulina is based in Los Angeles.Jezmina Von Thiele Jezmina Von Thiele (they/she) is the co-author of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling with Paulina Stevens, and a fortune-teller in their mixed Sinti Romani tradition , based in Portsmouth, NH as a resident reader at Deadwick's Ethereal Emporium. Jezmina deals in tarot, palms, and tea leaves, and teaches workshops on divination, spiritual wellness, and the creative arts in-person and online. They often tell fortunes and perform poetry with The Poetry Brothel, Boston's premiere immersive literary event. Jezmina and Paulina are co-hosts of Romanistan, a podcast celebrating Romani culture . https://romanistanpodcast.comhttps://jezminavonthiele.comhttps://romaniholistic.comInstagram @jezmina.vonthiele @romanistanpodcast @romaniholisticTiktok @romanistanpodcast 

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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Chalmers Brothers, best-selling author, executive coach, and expert in leadership development. Chalmers dives into the power of conversations in shaping leadership success, introducing concepts like "carefrontation" and the SOAR framework. We discuss how language creates possibilities, why avoiding difficult conversations harms teams, and how leaders can foster trust and authenticity. Whether you're a CEO or an aspiring leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your team's performance. Don't miss this transformative conversation! Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

Send us a textNumbers surround us, shape our memories, and often reveal our deepest connections—even for those who proudly claim to be "not Numbers Noras."We dive into a whirlwind of topics ranging from bizarre food trends (hot dog towers, anyone?) to the safe return of astronauts Butch and Suni after their extended 286-day space adventure. Their remarkable journey, especially impressive considering they're 62 and 59 years old, leaves us contemplating what's still possible in our own futures.Our conversation takes an unexpectedly nostalgic turn when we explore our relationships with numbers—from lucky digits (3 and 7) to childhood phone numbers we can still recite decades later. Though we both admit to counting on our fingers and avoiding restaurant bill-splitting responsibilities, we discover how numbers create meaningful touchpoints throughout our lives. Reminiscing about area codes that connect us to past homes and debating the merits of teaching math through regrouping versus borrowing, we reflect on how even math-anxious individuals find comfort in numerical patterns.As self-proclaimed "space fillers", we recognize our natural tendency to keep conversations flowing—the perfect counterbalance to our mathematical limitations. Whether helping children with crafty math projects or appreciating when someone reframes a challenging day of endless driving as an accomplishment, we find joy in these small numerical victories.Listen in as we celebrate the structure numbers provide while embracing our word-loving, story-telling strengths. After all, isn't life richer when we appreciate both the numbers and the narratives that connect us?Mike Haggerty Buick GMCRight on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Deborah Blake is the author of eighteen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows, The Little Book of Cat Magic and The Everyday Witch's Coven, as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot and Oracle and Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle decks. She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantasy series, and as well as a cozy mystery series about a run-down pet rescue. Deborah lives in a 140 year old farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. She can be found at http://deborahblakeauthor.comwww.deborahblakeauthor.comfacebook.com/deborahblake
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Michael Kussman is an audio engineer/VO that produces SPECTACULAR Demos for HALF of what you exoect with all the quality and attention that you'd expect.  He weighs in today on the trends that are changing and the disdain he has for the word CONVERSATIONAL.... like we all do!  Join us for 40 minutes or so of his knowledge and insight of the industry he loves.

In this episode, I tests Polymet AI, an AI product designer tool, by creating a YouTube analytics prediction SaaS concept inspired by a viral tweet about predicting tweet performance. I compares Polymet AI with V0, noting that while Polymet required multiple prompts and offered less feedback during the design process, both tools ultimately produced usable designs. I concludes that different AI tools have different strengths, and using multiple tools in combination might yield the best results.Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro02:33 - First Impressions of Polymet03:57 - Startup Idea: Predicting YouTube Engagement05:03 - Initial Design Prompt10:11 - Polymet's First Design Output: TubePredict11:04 - UI and Functionality Issues and Debugging16:08 - Polymet's Second Design Output17:44 - Debugging pt 220:48 - Prompting v0 22:30 - v0's Design Output 23:41 - Polymet's Third Design Output24:49 - Comparing v0 and Polymer and Final Thoughts on Design Outputs27:36 - Conclusion and Recommendations for AI Design ToolsKey Points• I tests Polymet AI a new AI product designer tool that claims to help non-designers create production-ready designs• I compares Polymet AI with v0, a similar tool he's used before, by designing a YouTube analytics prediction tool• Both tools produced functional designs, but with different user experiences and output quality1) First impressions of Polymet AI:• Clean interface similar to ChatGPT• Includes voice input (huge plus!)• Image upload capability for reference designs• Credit-based system (250 free credits to start)• 50 credits per page generation2) The design process with Polymet was... interesting.PROS:• Named the product "TubePredict" automatically• Created decent landing page copy• Saved version historyCONS:• Slow generation (2+ minutes)• No progress indicator (frustrating!)• Initial designs missed the mark completely 3) After 3 attempts with increasingly specific prompts, Polymet finally delivered:• Clean, modern interface• Detailed A/B testing dashboard• Statistical confidence indicators• AI suggestions for optimizationBut the communication was ONE-WAY. No feedback loop!4) Meanwhile, v0 showed its strengths:• Real-time reasoning as it designed• Conversational approach ("I'll create a SaaS that...")• Faster FEELING process (transparency helps!)• Ability to ask clarifying questionsThe difference in experience was NIGHT and DAY.5) The final designs were surprisingly similar in quality!Polymet's strengths:• More detailed product features• Hover states built in• Actual code generationv0's advantages:• Slightly more polished visually• More "glassy" as requested• Better feedback loop6) MAJOR INSIGHT: The future isn't about finding ONE perfect AI design tool.It's about using MULTIPLE tools strategically:• Generate initial concepts in one• Refine in another• Mix and match their strengthsJust like we do with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.7) The REAL lesson? Knowing design terminology matters!When I specifically requested "glassmorphism" instead of just saying "glassy," both tools performed MUCH better.The more precise your design vocabulary, the better your AI design results.8) Would I recommend these tools? YES - but with expectations in check.Two years ago this would have been MIND-BLOWING.Today, our standards are higher.But for quick prototyping or inspiration, both tools deliver value in different ways.Notable Quotes:"Two years ago, if I would have seen this, I would have been like, 'Oh my God, everything has changed.' And now our bar for all these AI products is so high that the output needs to be incredible for you to really use it in your workflow.""How do you get the most out of them is just you use all of them, you realize what's best for each individual product... There's these nuances that make these products better."Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideasLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Today's conversation is all about…conversation! We are happy to have Dr. Alison Wood Brooks joining us on the podcast. Alison is a behavioral scientist as well as a professor and Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School. She created and teaches a course called “TALK” and has now taken her research and published it in her new book also titled TALK! Many of us as parents want our kids to grow and learn in the area of communication - communicating with us, with their friends, with teachers or coaches, etc. Whether you have extroverted or introverted kids - this episode is for you. We touch on things like how to help your extroverted child find balance in discussions by letting others participate, and teaching introverted children how to feel comfortable in conversations to create strong friendships and excel at school. We also discuss how to approach difficult topics, especially with our significant others. And we end the episode elaborating on the importance of apologies and why this comes easily to some, not so easily to others, and some techniques to help bridge that gap. Links & Resources:20% off your first order of Cymbiotika PLUS free shipping Use code ‘HERSELF' for 10% off your Team SuperCrew purchase, PLUS free gift!Free sample pack with purchase of LMNTFollow Dr. Alison Wood Brooks on InstagramAlison's WebsitePurchase Alison's Book; “Talk: The science of conversation and the art of being ourselves”Let's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.