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“The Cost Of Conversational Debt” Join me and my guest Gustavo Razzetti (https://gustavorazzetti.com), a culture change instigator, speaker, and CEO of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy. He helps leaders build teams that talk about what matters—even when it's uncomfortable. His real-life insights come from leading more than 1,500 workshops with teams at Mars, Microsoft, Merck, Globant, and the Inter-American Development Bank. A regular contributor to Psychology Today, his work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, and Forbes. He is the author of Remote, Not Distant and Stretch for Change. His newest book is Forward Talk: The Bold New Method For Getting Teams Unstuck. Gustavo helps teams say what everyone's thinking but no one's saying. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://bit.ly/SOBECommunity   Summary Explore the transformative power of effective communication and culture in organizations with Gustavo Razzetti, author of Forward Talk. Discover how mastering conversational depth, trust, and addressing conversational debt can unlock team potential and foster a thriving organizational culture. Key Topics The role of communication in organizational culture The concept of conversational debt and how to address it Building trust within teams and organizations The importance of masterful communication and conflict management  Takeaways Effective communication is the foundation of organizational success. Conversational debt accumulates when conversations are avoided or misunderstood. Building trust requires intentional actions and positive requests. Cordial harmony can mask underlying issues that weaken teams. Small, forward-moving actions can start transforming organizational culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stehst du auch manchmal vor einem riesigen Berg an unstrukturierten Daten und hoffst, dass die KI das mal eben magisch für dich löst? Eher nicht!In der neuen Ausgabe von „Unicorns & Lightsabers“ knöpfen die wunderbare Barbara Lampl und Host Christian Krug sich das völlig missverstandene Alien namens "Claude Cowork" vor. Wir räumen auf mit dem massiven Hype um Agentic Work und sezieren ganz genau, was in der Praxis wirklich dahintersteckt. Was du in dieser Folge lernst:• KI ist per Design "frictionless" gebaut. Chatbots geben dir kein kritisches Feedback, selbst wenn dein Input kompletter Schrott ist. • Stumpfes "Conversational Prompting" bringt dich bei Agentic Work nicht weiter. Es verbrennt stattdessen nur unnötig Token und wird am Ende des Monats richtig teuer. • Vergiss die Webinare, die dir versprechen, drei KI-Agenten in 45 Minuten zu bauen. Ein solides, funktionierendes Agenten-Setup braucht in der Realität mehrere Tage bis Wochen an harter Grundlagenarbeit. • Ein KI-Agent lohnt sich für Multistep-Workflows mit unstrukturierten Daten. Für das einfache Schreiben einer Rechnung, was ein völlig standardisierter und regelbasierter Prozess ist, brauchst du absolut kein LLM. • Die App einfach herunterladen, Skills aus GitHub reinballern und dem Agenten YOLO-mäßig Vollzugriff geben, funktioniert nicht. Das führt nur zu extrem hohem Token-Verbrauch bei gleichzeitig minimaler Leistung. Am Ende des Tages macht der Mensch den Unterschied. Also mach deine Hausaufgaben, zieh deine Prozesse glatt und lerne, was echtes Chain-of-Thought-Prompting ist, bevor du sinnlos Budget verbrennst! Butter bei die Fische: Hör jetzt rein und UNF#CK dein AI-Setup!▬▬▬▬▬▬ Profile: ▬▬▬▬Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Barbara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaralampl/Zum Podcast LAIer 8|9: https://laier89.podigee.io/Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-krug/Christians Wonderlink: https://wonderl.ink/@christiankrugUnf*ck Your Data auf Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unfck-your-data▬▬▬▬▬▬ Buchempfehlung: ▬▬▬▬Alle Empfehlungen in Melenas Bücherladen: https://gunzenhausen.buchhandlung.de/unfuckyourdata▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hier findest Du Unf*ck Your Data: ▬▬▬▬Zum Podcast auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ow7ySMbgnir27etMYkpxT?si=dc0fd2b3c6454bfaZum Podcast auf iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/unf-ck-your-data/id1673832019Zum Podcast auf Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/FnT5kRSjf2k54iib6Zum Podcast auf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unfckyourdata▬▬▬▬▬▬ Merch: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬https://unfckyourdata-shop.de/▬▬▬▬▬▬ Kontakt: ▬▬▬▬E-Mail: christian@uyd-podcast.com▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 - Intro & Willkommen zu Unicorns & Lightsabers 02:01 - Was zur Hölle ist Cowork eigentlich? 07:41 - Frictionless AI: Warum uns das fehlende Feedback der KI auf falsche Fährten lockt 15:56 - Der Shift: Vom reinen Chatbot zu Agentic Workflow 19:02 - Conversational vs. Multi-Turn Prompting: Willkommen auf Level Minus 5 25:17 - Butter bei die Fische: Für welche Aufgaben Agentic Work wirklich Sinn macht 32:09 - Cowork Setup: Warum YOLO und GitHub-Skills nur deine Token verbrennen 44:41 - Die harte Wahrheit: Grundlagen schrubben für echte Agenten 50:30 - Konkrete Beispiele: Wofür sich KI-Agenten lohnen (und Rechnungen eher nicht!) 56:09 - Outro & der größte KI-Fail der Woche

Google recently announced its 2026 algorithm updates at I/O in May 2026, and that made me stop and ask: Is my website actually built for how people are going to find me now?And how can I incorporate this for website copywriting for my clients?Google just fundamentally shifted how people discover businesses online. Information agents are scanning the web 24/7. Agentic booking is expanding to pull real-time pricing and availability. Conversational search is remembering context and surfacing deep-dive content. These affect how your business gets found online.So I audited my own website against these new realities. And I made three specific changes that all business owners can make today.In this episode, I'm walking you through the three specific website copywriting changes I made after Google's 2026 algorithm updates announced at I/O in May. These updates (information agents, agentic booking, and especially conversational search) are actively reshaping how AI finds, evaluates, and recommends service providers online. And the businesses who act on this now have a real advantage.Let's make sure the website you've already built is actually working for you in 2026 and beyond.Want me to make these website copywriting changes for you so that YOU will be found through Google with its new updates? Book a call here to get started.➡️ SHOW NOTES: Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode on the blog here! https://www.megankachigan.com/website-copywriting-google-algorithm-updates-2026CONNECT WITH MEGAN:Join My Inbox Community → www.megankachigan.com/email Website → www.megankachigan.comLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-kachigan-loehr-9957684b/Threads → https://www.threads.net/@megankachiganInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/megankachigan/Know exactly what to fix in your copywriting with this "Why Isn't This Converting?" Free 5-Day Challenge. You'll get bite-sized email prompts where you'll apply one simple, high-impact fix in just minutes to make your content convert without having to re-write everything or constantly guess at what's going to work.

Meta has overtaken Google in ad budgets - and for ecommerce advertisers, that changes everything.It means Google is on the offensive. It means the pressure to split your budget between platforms is about to intensify. And it means that if you're not set up correctly on Google's AI surfaces right now, you're already losing ground to competitors who are.In this episode of Growing Ecommerce, Mike Ryan (smec's Head of Ecommerce Insights) and Chris share firsthand takeaways from GML 2026 — both the San Francisco and Dublin events — with unfiltered takes on what actually matters for your campaigns.What we cover:→ Google vs. Meta: The "War of the Titans" and why Google's messaging to advertisers is getting aggressive→ AI Max for Shopping: Why standard shopping campaigns may have limited eligibility in AI surfaces→ New AI-native ad formats: Conversational discovery ads, feed-based text ads, and why the line between shopping and search is collapsing→ Ask Advisor: A great idea — but oversold to an irresponsible degree (Mike's take)→ Universal Cart: Multi-retailer, cross-platform checkout — and Google's Amazon moment→ What the shift to agentic commerce means for how you monetize clicksCut through the hype. Know what to act on.

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Sarah, known online as the Woodland Witch, is a folk practitioner and house witch residing in the mountains of New Hampshire. She is a soon to be published author of the book Cottage of the Woodland Witch and is a proprietor of an online apothecary and witch shop called Folkcraft and Flora. Cottage of the Woodland Witch will be published on October 5th of 2026 and is a witch's guide to living a truly intentional and magical life. https://www.folkcraftandflora.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thewoodlandwitchh/https://www.youtube.com/@Thewoodlandwitchhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thewoodlandwitch

Recorded live at Google Marketing Live 2026, Phillip and eCommerce reporter Nicole Silberstein sit down with Ashish Gupta, VP & GM of Merchant Shopping at Google, who is behind the foundational commerce infrastructure powering the Shopping Graph and Universal Commerce Protocol. Gupta breaks down the GML announcements: UCP's expansion beyond shopping into hotels and food delivery, the multi-item Universal Cart that spans Search, Gemini, YouTube, and Gmail, and why the future of agentic commerce still depends on merchants nailing the fundamentals. A Shopper for Every Shopper Key takeaways: UCP is expanding beyond shopping into hotel bookings and local food delivery, giving every shopper their own personal shopper. The Universal Cart lets shoppers buy multiple items at once across Google surfaces, streamlining the buying experience as shoppers venture from inspiration to discovery and comparison. Merchants remains the seller of record no matter where the transaction is completed, tackling industry concerns about disintermediation. Conversational attributes enrich product feeds so AI can match nuanced shopper intent. Winning in agentic commerce starts with the fundamentals: feeds, first-party data, and UCP readiness. In-Show Mentions: Google Marketing Live 2026 and Google I/O 2026 Universal Cart & Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) Further Reading: Google Imagines a Future Where Everyone Shops in Ads — A special edition of The Senses that distills the week's key announcements Episode 463: LIVE @ Google I/O: Universal Cart, Agentic Payments, and the Protocols Powering the Agent-Mediated Economy — Companion interview with Suresh Ganapathy Episode 464: LIVE @ Google Marketing Live: How Google Is Taking the Drudgery Out of Shopping— Companion interview with Nick Fox Google Solidifies Its Place in the AI Race — Insiders coverage of Google's UCP debut at NRF 2026, the foundation for this week's announcements [Member Brief] Agentic Commerce and the eCommerce Site's New Existential Crisis — How agentic platforms are reshaping the role of the branded eCommerce site Associated Links: Learn more about  Check out Future Commerce on YouTube Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The quest for "artificial empathy" is a central theme in AI Valley. Gary Rivlin discusses how "personality engineers" fine-tune bots like Pi to be kind, conversational, and admit ignorance. Unlike IQ-focused models, these bots use flattery and human traits to mimic genuine connection. Rivlin predicts AI will soon serve as emotional companions or affordable therapists for those who cannot pay for human professionals. However, this development creates friction, as Microsoftbuilds its own EQ-heavy rivals to compete with OpenAI's products. Even tools like Anthropic's Claude demonstrate distinct "attitudes," proving that while bots reflect training data, they are increasingly sophisticated human-like assistants. (6/8)1903 LA

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Recorded live at Google Marketing Live 2026, Phillip sits down with Nick Fox, SVP of Knowledge & Information at Google — the executive overseeing Search, Ads, Commerce, and geographic mapping products. Building on the prior day's I/O announcements, Fox unpacks how Gemini is reshaping Google's consumer and advertising products, why the Universal Cart strikes a balance between human taste and agentic convenience, and how two-plus decades at Google inform his view of building technology that shapes the lives of billions. Enabling People To Be People Key takeaways: Gemini 3.5 is the foundation supercharging Search, Ads, and Commerce across Google. The Universal Cart keeps humans choosing while agents handle the drudgery. UCP adoption has accelerated faster than expected across the industry. Conversational search has shifted user behavior toward natural, multi-word queries. "I think there are people that think everything's gonna be about agents talking to agents. I don't subscribe to that view." — Nick Fox "I am the person putting things in the cart. But then the cart is helping us agentively at the same time." — Nick Fox "We're building products that billions of people across the world are using. That's a responsibility we take seriously." — Nick Fox In-Show Mentions: Google Marketing Live 2026 and Google I/O 2026 Universal Cart & Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) More from Future Commerce: LIVE @ Google I/O: Universal Cart, Agentic Payments, and the Protocols Powering the Agent-Mediated Economy Google Solidifies Its Place in the AI Race [Member Brief] Agentic Commerce and the eCommerce Site's New Existential Crisis Associated Links: Check out Future Commerce on YouTube Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Sales Transformation Podcast we have the latest episode of Sales Frequency, featuring Maxim Tarasevich, EVP of Sales at Aviso.Max joined Jesus and Will to discuss the imminent launch of Aviso and Consalia's new Sales Mindsets Intelligence studio, and how each company is going to approach selling a product that is unchartered territory for both. Highlights include: [12:09] Behaviours are important, but companies need to know what's driving them [25:27] Conversational intelligence is no longer a novelty [37:09] More metrics than ever can be quantified in data  If you're interested in being one of the first to see exactly what the Sales Mindsets Intelligence Studio can do, join us at our launch event tomorrow, Thursday 21st May! You can find all the details and sign up here: https://www.aviso.com/sales-mindsets-intelligence-launch-event   Connect with Jesus Llamazares on LinkedIn Connect with Will Squire on LinkedIn Connect with Maxim Tarasevich on LinkedIn  Join the discussion in our Sales Transformation Forum group. Make sure you're following us on LinkedIn and Twitter to get updates on the latest episodes! Also, take our Mindset Survey and find out if you are selling to customers the way they want to be sold to today.  

Antonio Pagliarulo is the author of The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery and Magic of the Quiet Curse. His work has been published by the Washington Post, NBC News, the Boston Globe, OUT Magazine, NY Daily News, USA Today network, Religion News Service, and The Wild Hunt. He is the son of Italian immigrants and was raised in a home where folk magic was commonplace. He lives in NYC with his husband. www.italianwitch.com     
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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Costco reported April net sales of $23.92 billion, up 13% year over year, with total comparable sales rising 11.6%, as the membership warehouse model continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience in any macro environment.Dutch Bros delivered first-quarter revenue of $464.4 million, up 30.8% and ahead of estimates, posting its seventh consecutive quarter of positive transaction comps while raising full-year guidance and upping its 2026 new-store target to at least 185 locations on a clear path to 2,029 shops by 2029.Amazon launched Join the Chat inside its Hear the Highlights feature, allowing shoppers to ask AI hosts real-time questions while listening to audio product summaries.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

If you have ever sat in a data review meeting and heard someone ask why your ELL students aren't making progress — this episode is going to change how you walk into that room forever. In Episode 203 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, Beth Vaucher addresses one of the most painful and persistent experiences ELL teachers face: being held accountable for outcomes built on a fundamental misunderstanding of how language actually develops. The problem isn't you. The problem isn't your students. The problem is that the expectations were never realistic to begin with.Beth walks through the critical research behind second language acquisition, including Jim Cummins' landmark distinction between BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills) and CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency). Conversational language takes one to three years to develop. Academic language proficiency — the kind students need to read complex texts, write arguments, and access grade-level content — takes five to seven years even under ideal conditions. When schools measure ELL students annually and expect grade-level movement each year, they are measuring the wrong thing on the wrong timeline.This episode also takes an honest look at the limits of standardized language proficiency testing. Tests like ACCESS measure a single snapshot in time — one moment, one format, one set of tasks — and they cannot see the growth that ELL teachers observe every single day. A student moving from silence to attempting sentences. A student whose writing shifts from copied phrases to original ideas. A student self-correcting mid-conversation for the first time. These moments are real data. They just don't show up in a spreadsheet.Beth also addresses the unique pressure ELL teachers absorb from every direction — admins, homeroom teachers, families, district accountability systems — and gives a direct, compassionate message: that pressure is not yours to carry. And yet the teachers who carry it most lightly are the ones equipped to walk into data meetings as the expert — not defensively, but with clarity, confidence, and the right tools.The episode closes with three things every ELL teacher can control: knowing students deeply, tracking visible growth consistently, and proactively educating the people around them. Beth also introduces a free resource — language domain rubrics covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing — that give ELL teachers a clear observational framework to know exactly where each student is and what they need next.Whether you are a newer ELL teacher still finding your footing or a veteran who is exhausted from being questioned about outcomes you cannot fully control, this episode will leave you feeling validated, equipped, and ready to advocate for your students with confidence.

Talk Commerce is back with another round of standout conversations from eTail Palm Springs. In this compilation episode, host Isaac Morey sits down with several e-commerce leaders who share their perspectives on AI adoption, brand authenticity, stable coin payments, and the future of online shopping. eTail Palm Springs has long served as a gathering point for retail and e-commerce professionals, and this episode captures the energy and forward-thinking spirit of the event. From plant-based nutrition to AI-powered personalization, the topics span the full spectrum of modern retail. Let's get into the highlights.Key TakeawaysBrand authenticity and transparency are becoming non-negotiable for retailers and consumers alike.AI adoption remains a hot topic, but many brands struggle to move from experimentation to real-world implementation.Product data infrastructure is now a strategic priority as LLMs increasingly answer consumer questions about products.Conversational data from shoppers represents a largely untapped resource for personalization.Multi-retailer agentic checkout is emerging as a new model for product discovery and purchasing.Stable coin payment processing could significantly reduce transaction costs for merchants.Organizations that fail to plan for an AI-enabled future by 2027 risk falling behind.About the GuestsCatherine Hayden, Chief Marketing Officer at Kate Farms: Catherine leads marketing for a medical nutrition company that produces plant-based, organic nutrition shakes and formulas for ages one through end of life. She spoke on a panel about authenticity and transparency at retail alongside brands like Patagonia and Sur La Table.Andy Lloyd and Ryan Murden, Brandfuel Team: Andy and Ryan from Brandfuel discussed the growing importance of product data management in an AI-driven world. Their platform helps brands centralize digital assets and maintain editorial control over how products are represented across LLMs and channels.Ian Patterson, Remark: Ian co-founded Remark, a company that provides AI personalization on brand websites by pairing shoppers with real human or AI shopping assistants. The company focuses on capturing and utilizing conversational data to create highly tailored shopping experiences.Sebastian Pflumm, Furniture.com: Furniture.com aggregates furniture from multiple retailers into one shopping destination. The company recently launched an AI agent named Dottie and a multi-retailer agentic checkout system.Ron Tarter, CEO and Founder of MNEE: Ron founded MNEE, a merchant acquiring network built on stable coins. The platform allows retailers to accept digital dollars in their existing checkout flow at a fraction of traditional card processing fees.Final ThoughtsThis compilation episode reinforces one clear message: standing still is not an option in e-commerce. Whether the conversation centers on AI personalization, product data strategy, agentic commerce, or payment innovation, every guest pointed toward the same conclusion. The brands that act now will lead tomorrow. The ones that wait will scramble to catch up. So as you think about your own retail strategy, ask yourself: are you building for the commerce of today, or are you already building for the commerce that is coming?Chapters00:00 Introduction to eTale and Kate Farms02:43 The Importance of Authenticity and Transparency in Retail05:45 Navigating AI in E-commerce08:09 Brand Fuel's Role in AI Integration10:41 The Future of E-commerce and Consumer Experience13:49 Innovations in Furniture Shopping16:24 Disruption in Payment Systems18:09 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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Hugh Klitzke on the Conversational Read – and Why Most Coaches Are Actually Just DirectingThis month we're joined by Hugh Klitzke – New York-based voiceover coach, director, and the person behind conversational VO. We met Hugh at One Voice UK last year (we won a pub quiz together, which felt like a good omen) and we've been wanting to get him on the podcast ever since.Hugh spent nearly 15 years directing over 125,000 voiceover auditions at Buchwald talent agency in New York. He now specialises in one thing: the conversational read. Not a genre. Not a style. A way of performing that the industry has been asking for for years – and that a surprising number of experienced voices still struggle to deliver.In this episode, we get into why that is.We talk about what "conversational" actually means technically – and it turns out it's far more specific than "just sound natural." Hugh draws on prosody, tessitura, vowel length, consonant weight, and the emotional centre of copy to explain what's actually going wrong when a read sounds like an announcement rather than a conversation. It's the kind of episode where you'll want to take notes.We also talk about:Why the British relationship to broadcast media creates a genuinely different challenge around the conversational readThe difference between directing and coaching – and why Hugh thinks most coaches are doing the former without realising itWhy cold reading is overrated, and the one question that can shift everythingHow a chance meeting with a speech pathologist changed the way Hugh teachesHugh's Open Studio – a free, live, fortnightly Zoom session where you can watch him coach in real time, no paywall in sightAI voices, mouth clicks, and why perfection is starting to feel like a problemHugh also shares the story of how he ended up at Buchwald – scoring a film for no money, selling phones at Radio Shack, and a favour that changed everything.If you've ever felt like your read is almost there but not quite landing, this one's for you.Find Hugh at http://conversationalvo.com/ and look for Open Studio in the menu to join a free live session.

Dina Rosenberg is a lifelong student and practitioner of the metaphysical and healing arts. She is the co-owner of Amityville Apothecary and The Athenaeum at Amityville Apothecary, alongside her business partner Danielle Deacy, in the charming Village of Amityville, Long Island, New York. Together, they have built a judgment-free, high-vibe space where magick makers can gather to learn, grow, and connect, both in person and online.A Master Crystal Healer trained with Laurelle Rethke in New York City, as well as a Reiki Practitioner and Sound Healer, Dina integrates crystal energy, intuitive practice, and energetic alchemy in her teachings and sessions. She has been reading tarot (barely well, by her own admission) since 1995, approaching her craft with equal parts humor, humility, and deep reverence for the mysteries of spirit.After an intense life shake-up, Dina returned to her roots—her first crystal being a black onyx cuff gifted by her grandmother when she was twelve—and dove headfirst into the witchy and woo-woo realms that have since shaped her path. Through Amityville Apothecary, Dina and Danielle curate crystals, ritual tools, and spiritual experiences that inspire others to harmonize intuition with the natural world. They also co-host the podcast Apothecary After Dark, where they explore magick, metaphysics, and modern witchcraft with warmth and wit.www.shopamityvilleapothecary.com  @amityvilleapothecary and @dinalrosenberg on IG and FB

AI isn't just writing emails anymore—it's reshaping how nonprofits plan events, engage donors, and run their entire fundraising operation.In this episode of Elevate Your Event, Jeff Porter and Mark Laba are joined by Handbid's VP of Software Development, Taylor Romero, to unpack what “agentic AI” actually means—and why it's a game-changer for lean nonprofit teams.From automating sponsorship outreach and auction procurement to rethinking guest check-in and event analytics, the conversation explores how AI can make one fundraiser as effective as a team of five—without losing the human touch donors care about most.If you've been wondering where to start with AI (beyond rewriting emails), this episode gives you practical ideas you can try right away.What You'll Learn in This Episode1. AI won't replace fundraisers—it will multiply their impactAgent-based AI systems can now automate donor outreach, sponsorship follow-ups, and auction item solicitation—tasks that traditionally take weeks of manual effort.“AI doesn't replace the fundraiser. It makes one fundraiser as effective as a team of five.”2. We're moving from building software to growing itTaylor explains a powerful mindset shift: instead of engineering software feature-by-feature, organizations are learning to guide AI systems that evolve solutions organically.This opens the door for smaller teams—and even non-developers—to create tools tailored to their workflows.3. Conversational interfaces will reshape event operationsThink beyond forms and dashboards.Future event tech interactions will increasingly happen through:chatvoiceautomated assistantsreal-time conversational workflowsThat means easier guest list updates, smoother check-ins, and fewer day-of-event headaches.4. AI already helps automate fundraising workflows todayJeff shares real examples from a live campaign where AI helped:identify past donorsanalyze email history for outreach candidatesbuild targeted email sequencesremove donors from follow-ups once they gaveidentify potential sponsorsdraft sponsorship outreach emailsrecover 70% of prior auction items—in one weekThese aren't future tools—they're available now.5. Data insights after your event are about to get much smarterInstead of static reports like “top bidders” or “ticket sales totals,” AI can now surface insights like:emerging donor behavior trendsengagement shifts from last yearpricing strategy effectivenesssponsorship performance patternshidden opportunities your team may miss manuallyEven better? It can package those insights into board-ready presentations in minutes.6. The biggest mistake nonprofits make with AIMost teams are still stuck using AI like this:“Rewrite this email.”Instead, the opportunity is:“Plan and execute this outreach strategy.”Agent-style tools like Claude Co-Work or Perplexity Computer can already handle multi-step workflows automatically.Practical Ways to Start Using AI This MonthTry one of these immediately:✅ Build a donor re-engagement email sequence✅ Generate sponsor prospect lists✅ Automate auction item request emails✅ Analyze last year's event performance trends✅ Create board-ready reports in minutes✅ Test a conversational workflow for guest updatesStart with the why, not the how—and let AI help design the solution.A Big Idea to Leave You WithFor 15 years, nonprofits have learned how to use event software.The next 15 years will be about software that learns how to work for you.Connect with Handbid:https://www.handbid.com https://www.instagram.com/handbidauctions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/handbid/ 

If you sound like a salesperson… You're losing the sale. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why overly “salesy” language destroys trust—and how simplifying your communication can instantly increase your conversions. Because let's be real… People don't buy when they feel pitched. They buy when they feel understood. In this episode, you'll learn: Why complicated jargon kills deals and confuses prospects How to communicate your offer in a way anyone can understand Why education is more powerful than persuasion How to position yourself as a trusted advisor instead of a salesperson Because closing isn't about pressure… It's about clarity. Most people try to sound impressive… Using big words Overhyped claims And scripted lines But high-level closers? They keep it simple. Clear explanation Real conversation Direct value The truth? The more human you sound… The more money you make. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanani Soleil (she/her) is a Pacific Northwest girl at heart, She was born with a desire to learn the secrets of the universe and a fascination with different theologies. She actively sought out different paths in an effort to find her way. At twenty, she embraced Witchcraft. She became a proud mother to the two souls whose spirits were with her for years, a daughter and a son who look and act just as they did in her visions. She is a former board President of a Portland, OR non-profit Pagan organization with a goal of building community. She was one of the co-hosts on “That Witch Life podcast” and is the author of her upcoming book "Witchcraft in the Cul-De-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia." She is currently hosting her own "Suburban Witch Lady podcast" which can be found on all streaming platforms. Her practice involves candle magic and reading Tarot. Her favorite phrase is “If you can't stir with the big girls, stay away from the cauldron”https://suburbanwitchlady.com/https://www.instagram.com/suburbanwitchlady/https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738781341

Free AIO Audit - Click Here. How Australian eCommerce Brands Can Rank in AI Overviews (AIO) in 2026AI is changing how Australians discover and buy products online. In this episode, Ryan Martin sits down with Patrick Dhital one of Australia's leading SEO and AIO specialists — to break down exactly what eCommerce founders need to do right now to appear in AI-generated search results across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.If your brand isn't showing up when a CEO or customer searches for your category on an AI engine, this episode is for you.AI engines read structured data. That means moving your most important claims out of body paragraphs and into clear, structured page elements — headings, quick-facts boxes, certifications, awards — so AI can find and weight them correctly.Stop saying "award-winning product." Say which award you actually won, and give it its own heading on the page.This also includes schema markup and ensuring your meta copy is specific, not vague. Specificity signals trust to AI engines.Search behaviour has shifted from "best compression socks" to "what compression socks help me recover after a long-haul flight?" Your content strategy needs to follow. That means blogs and articles built around real customer questions — not AI-generated filler.The best content comes from knowing your customer better than any agency can. What questions do they ask you? Start there.Within those articles, include product carousels, CTAs, and comparison guides. Don't build content just for AIO — make it genuinely useful for the people landing on it.Being mentioned in a Vogue listicle on "top Australian knitwear brands" isn't just good PR — it's how AI engines discover and recommend you. Build backlinks and placements in topically relevant articles and listicles so that when an LLM goes looking, it finds your brand in credible, third-party sources.Social media presence matters too. If people are talking about your brand positively on Reddit or Quora, AI engines will surface that. If they're not — or if the reviews are bad — that surfaces too.AIO needs SEO to work. If you're not ranking on Google, AI engines won't find you either. The fundamentals haven't changed — they're the foundation.Be specific, not general. "Award-winning" means nothing to an AI. "Winner of the 2024 Good Design Award" does. Pull specifics out of paragraphs and into structured elements.Your content strategy should sound like your customer. Conversational queries are longer and more specific than ever. Write content that matches how real people talk — not how keyword tools think.Bad reviews can hurt you in AI, fast. What appears on Trustpilot, Reddit, or Quora is fair game for AI engines. Brand reputation management is now part of AIO.No single channel fixes everything. The brands with the best AIO results are also running Google Ads, social ads, email, and PR. It all compounds.ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Reddit, Quora, Trustpilot, Shopify, Remarkable DigitalWant a free AIO audit? Ryan and Patrick are currently offering AI visibility audits for Australian eCommerce brands. Hit the link below to start the conversation.

By Doug Green “SMS is no longer just a one-way notification channel—it's becoming a real-time conversational platform powered by AI.” In a recent Technology Reseller News podcast, I spoke with Ritwek Swetank about a shift that many in the communications industry may be underestimating: the transformation of SMS from simple messaging into an intelligent, interactive engagement layer. For years, SMS has been viewed as a utility—used for alerts, reminders, and basic notifications. As I framed it in the conversation, most people still think of texting as coordinating plans or sending quick updates. But that perception is rapidly becoming outdated. Swetank argues that AI is fundamentally redefining what SMS can do. Instead of one-way communication, messaging is evolving into a dynamic, two-way conversational experience. This shift is being driven by advances in AI models that can interpret intent, respond contextually, and manage interactions in real time. The implication is significant: SMS is moving closer to the role traditionally held by voice or live chat, but with far greater scalability and immediacy. From a business perspective, this creates new opportunities. Enterprises can engage customers in real-time conversations—handling support inquiries, driving transactions, and delivering personalized experiences—all within a channel that already has near-universal reach and high engagement rates. At the same time, this evolution introduces new challenges. As messaging becomes more conversational and AI-driven, expectations around responsiveness, accuracy, and trust increase. Poorly implemented AI can quickly degrade the customer experience, while well-executed solutions can create a competitive advantage. For the channel, this is another example of how AI is reshaping traditional communications infrastructure. What was once a basic transport layer is now becoming an application platform—one where intelligence, automation, and data integration define value. The takeaway is clear: SMS is no longer just messaging. It is emerging as a core component of the conversational AI stack, and those who recognize this shift early will be best positioned to capitalize on it.

Here's a myth that floats around the voiceover world. Once you have a demo, a decent mic, and a couple bookings, you can kind of coast. I want to dismantle that right now. Voice acting is a motor skill, an interpretive skill, and a business skill. And all three degrade without repetition. Athletes don't stop training after a good game. Musicians don't stop running scales after a sold out show. Your instrument works the same way. Without regular contact, reads become stiff, choices become generic, tension creeps into your jaw and neck, and your instincts start to feel shaky. That's not a slump. That's what happens when you stop practicing. What Practice Actually Is On the surface voiceover looks like you just talk. But under the hood you're coordinating breath support, articulation, emotional authenticity, pacing, timing, mic technique, and script analysis all at once. That's a lot of simultaneous processing. Practice isn't punishment. It's lubrication. It keeps the system fluid and limber. You want to be able to move your elbow without it popping and cracking. Same thing with your instrument. The Warmup (Five to Ten Minutes, That's It) Start with your body. Roll your shoulders. Stretch your neck. Shake out your arms. Do some exaggerated yawns. The voice lives in the body, and this signals safety to the nervous system and reduces vocal constriction. Then activate your breath. Inhale for four and exhale on a steady S or ZZZ for as long as possible. This builds the controlled airflow that's essential for conversational reads. Add some short burst exhales too, because your internal clock matters, especially in commercial work where you need to know instinctively what a 15 feels like versus a 30 or a 60. From there, do some articulation work. Over enunciate a short paragraph. Chew the words slowly. Feel where your tongue is, where your voice naturally sits. Then gradually return to natural speech, keeping the clarity without the stiffness. Finish with some gentle humming. Slide your pitch up and down like a siren, then speak a line of copy with the resonance in your chest. Feel the tonal flexibility you have. That range is crucial for casting. What to Actually Practice Practice is not just reading scripts out loud. Real practice has objectives. Here's what I recommend rotating through during the week. Conversational realism. Take a piece of commercial copy and intentionally underplay it. Record a natural take and then one slightly more energized. Listen back. Where does authenticity drop into performance? Timing. Work with 15 second copy and challenge yourself to hit clarity, emotional arc, and brand tone without rushing or dying in that window. Emotional specificity. Pick one subtle emotion per session. Amused. Intrigued. Conspiratorial. Practice letting your tone shift without changing your volume. We often assume volume is doing one thing when it's actually doing something else entirely. Mic technique. Record the same line very close, at mid distance, and slightly off axis. Hear how intimacy and presence change depending on where you are in relation to the mic. And then the one that tends to frustrate people. Listening back. I say this a lot: actors practice speaking. Professionals practice listening back. Where did tension enter? Where did you believe yourself? Was that laugh forced? Did pacing drag? You're training your internal director, and that matters because a lot of this business is self-directed. The Power of Micro Practice The biggest misconception I hear is that practice requires an hour. It doesn't. Three minutes of intentional reps is more powerful than one chaotic hour once a week. Micro practice can look like reading one piece of copy before your coffee. Recording one exploratory take before bed. Running articulation drills in the car. Practicing brand tone shifts while you cook. It doesn't all have to happen in the booth. You're building familiarity with your instrument wherever you are. That familiarity reduces audition anxiety because your voice feels available. It feels like you. And that freedom builds trust. The Cool Down (Yes, This Is Real) Vocal fatigue is very real, and almost nobody talks about the cool down. After heavy sessions, and sometimes mine run four to six hours, gentle humming, light lip drills, and soft descending pitch slides help tell your body that the performance demand is over. This prevents strain accumulation over time. Also, hydrate. And avoid jumping immediately into loud conversation or whispering. The Bottom Line If you've been waiting for motivation to practice, I want you to replace motivation with structure. Pick one focus. Five minutes. Today. Careers in this space aren't built in bursts of inspiration. They're built in quiet repetitions that no one else sees. Opportunities in voiceover don't give you a warning. They give you a script and a deadline. The actors who book consistently aren't the ones who feel inspired every day. They're the ones who stayed in the relationship with their instrument even when it got messy and no one was watching. Five intentional minutes a day compounds into a completely different level of confidence over time. Give yourself that advantage. Want to Keep the Conversation Going? Drop me a line at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com. Tell me what you're working on, what you're struggling with, what your wins are. I want to hear it.

Humanizing AI How Conversational Technology Is Reshaping Business & Connection with Peter Swimm What if AI didn't replace human connection… but actually enhanced it? In this forward-thinking episode of The Hurricane H Show, we sit down with Peter L. Swimm — founder of Toilville LLC and a leading voice in conversational AI — to explore how technology is evolving beyond automation into something far more human-centered. With experience building AI systems for global organizations like Walmart and Rabobank, and contributing to platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Peter is at the forefront of designing intelligent systems that don't just respond — but understand, adapt, and connect. We dive into the real role of conversational AI in business, healthcare, and everyday life — and how organizations can leverage it to preserve institutional knowledge, improve customer experience, and scale without losing the human touch. This conversation challenges the fear-driven narrative around AI and instead reveals a future where technology amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it. If you're a business leader, innovator, or simply curious about where AI is truly headed — this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and a practical path forward. Learn more: https://www.toilville.com/ #ArtificialIntelligence #ConversationalAI #FutureOfWork #HumanCenteredAI #DigitalTransformation #BusinessInnovation #AILeadership #TechForGood #Automation #EMBCNetwork

Humanizing AI How Conversational Technology Is Reshaping Business & Connection with Peter Swimm What if AI didn't replace human connection… but actually enhanced it? In this forward-thinking episode of The Hurricane H Show, we sit down with Peter L. Swimm — founder of Toilville LLC and a leading voice in conversational AI — to explore how technology is evolving beyond automation into something far more human-centered. With experience building AI systems for global organizations like Walmart and Rabobank, and contributing to platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Peter is at the forefront of designing intelligent systems that don't just respond — but understand, adapt, and connect. We dive into the real role of conversational AI in business, healthcare, and everyday life — and how organizations can leverage it to preserve institutional knowledge, improve customer experience, and scale without losing the human touch. This conversation challenges the fear-driven narrative around AI and instead reveals a future where technology amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it. If you're a business leader, innovator, or simply curious about where AI is truly headed — this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and a practical path forward. Learn more: https://www.toilville.com/ #ArtificialIntelligence #ConversationalAI #FutureOfWork #HumanCenteredAI #DigitalTransformation #BusinessInnovation #AILeadership #TechForGood #Automation #EMBCNetwork

Podcast: Don't Panic! It's Just DataGuest: Adrian Estala, VP, Field Chief Data & AI Officer, StarburstHost: Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer, Host and B2B Tech Journalist, EM360Tech"AI is replacing BI,” stated Adrian Estala, VP and Field Chief Data & AI Officer at Starburst.When Shubhangi Dua, host of Don't Panic, It's Just Data, put the statement back to Estala, the tension was intentional. In enterprise tech, few systems are as ingrained as business intelligence (BI) dashboards. For two decades, they have been the common language of decision-making – static reports, polished charts, and visuals that meet compliance standards.However, Estala insists that the change isn't about removing dashboards. It's about staying relevant. “BI isn't going away,” he explains. “It's evolving.”How AI is replacing BI?A transformation to AI begins with something deceptively simple – a business semantic layer. Instead of forcing executives to understand data through IT-designed schemas, enterprises are creating context-rich data products using business language. A CFO sees finance terms, not table joins. A loans team sees portfolios, not pipelines.Once this foundation is established, teams can plug the same governed, reusable data product into their business intelligene (BI) tools. This leads to improved performance and consistency rises too.However, the growth doesn't stop here; businesses typically ask for more. When a conversational agent is added next to a legacy dashboard, using the same trusted data product, the behaviour changes quickly. Leaders start asking questions in natural language, exploring trends they have never charted before. They make forecasts in seconds and adjust their thinking while on the go.What was once a static reporting experience transforms into an interactive analytical dialogue. In one major bank, Estala recalls, a CEO challenged himself to avoid opening a dashboard for two weeks. He didn't need to; the agent managed everything for him.Also Watch: Are You Scaling Intelligence — or Just Scaling Errors?TakeawaysAI is replacing BI, but it's more about evolution than replacement.Organisations are moving towards data products for better analytics.Engaging business teams early is crucial for successful AI implementation.Conversational agents are transforming how teams interact with data.Data quality and governance are essential in the transition to AI.Business semantic layers help bridge the gap between IT and business needs.Organisations can achieve significant impact with AI in a short time.Don't wait for perfect architecture; start with a Pathfinder approach.Business teams can drive innovation when they understand their data.The future of data engagement lies in combining AI with traditional BI tools.Chapters00:00 The Evolution of BI to AI03:11 Understanding AI's Role in Business Intelligence14:44 Navigating the Transition to AI20:03 Ensuring Data Quality and Governance24:44 The Future of Data EngagementTo learn more about how data products and AI agents are changing enterprise analytics, follow:Starburst LinkedIn: @StarburstStarburst X: @starburstdataStarburst YouTube: @StarburstDataEM360Tech YouTube: @enterprisemanagement360EM360Tech LinkedIn: @EM360TechEM360Tech X: @EM360TechFollow: @EM360Tech on YouTube, LinkedIn and XStay connected for more expert insights, podcast episodes, and enterprise data strategy discussions.#AI #BI #AIvsBI #AIAgents #BusinessIntelligence #DataProducts #EnterpriseAnalytics #DataStrategy #Starburst #DontPanicItsJustData #AdrianEstala #ShubhangiDua #SemanticLayer #CIO #CDO #TechPodcast #DataGovernance #Dashboards

Molly Donlan is a Reiki Master Teacher, crystal healing expert, yoga teacher, and co-host of the Demystify Magic podcast who has dedicated her life to helping others unlock the transformative power of energy work and alternative healing modalities. With a background as an advocate for survivors of sexual violence and as a former skeptic of all things woo, Molly emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care while teaching through a blend of science and spirituality. Her approach is lighthearted and grounded in practicality, because life is stressful enough and these practices are meant to reduce the stress of life, not add to it!https://www.mollydonlan.com/mundane-magichttps://www.instagram.com/m0dizzl3/

"They aren't listening; they're just waiting for their turn to talk."Have you ever shared something personal, only for the other person to immediately say, "That reminds me of the time I..."? That is the Shift Response. Today, I'm breaking down conversational narcissists. As a diagnosed narcissist, I'm telling you why we do this. It's not just "bad manners"—it's a calculated way to regain the spotlight and ensure we remain the main character of every interaction.Connect with Lee:My Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.mentalhealness.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1-on-1 Coaching Calls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/mentalhealness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All My Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.page/mentalhealness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram/TikTok: @mentalhealnesssIf this episode helped you gain clarity, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify! It helps others find the validation they need to heal.

In this episode of Talk Commerce, Christina Augustine, COO of Bloomreach, discusses the transformative role of conversational agents in e-commerce, the importance of personalization, and the future of websites in the age of AI. She emphasizes the need for businesses to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and the significance of integrating AI while maintaining human oversight. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of composable platforms and the economic considerations affecting e-commerce today.TakeawaysChristina Augustine is the COO at Bloomreach, focusing on conversational agents and AI.Conversational agents enhance customer experiences by personalizing interactions.Personalization in e-commerce has evolved from being creepy to expected.AI can help automate shopping experiences but requires human oversight.Websites will not disappear; they will coexist with AI-driven platforms.Understanding consumer behavior is crucial for effective marketing strategies.SEO is impacted by AI-generated content, requiring new approaches.Composable platforms are becoming more flexible and user-friendly.Economic scrutiny is influencing consumer spending habits.Businesses should leverage customer insights to improve their offerings.Connect with Christy on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaaugustine/ Or learn more about Bloomreach here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomreach/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bloomreach and Christina Augustine02:21 Understanding Conversational Agents in Commerce06:52 The Future of Agentic Commerce09:20 The Role of Websites in E-commerce11:39 Advancements in Personalization with AI14:32 Ensuring Human Oversight in AI Interactions16:11 Navigating Content in an AI-Driven World19:11 The Evolution of Composable Platforms21:56 E-commerce Outlook Amid Economic Changes23:43 Upselling and Cross-Selling Strategies25:01 Learning from Customer Interactions27:04 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

On this episode of Bounced From The Roadhouse:Special Guests in 4B:Driving Exams Scheduling Being SlammedLove It Or Leave It - The Heavy, Short Change Hero AI Music Flashback Friday - Your Most Useless Childhood Skill Another World Record! Conversational NarcissistThat's a Great QuestionRussia Wants Babies Getting Married in the TulipsQuestions? Comments? Leave us a message! 605-343-6161Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and some stars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All My Relations, sits down with Oglala Lakota artist Mato Wayuhi for a conversation that moves through sound and story.Mato is known for composing the music behind the award-winning series Reservation Dogs and stepping into a new acting role in The Lowdown, Mato breaks down how he builds story across mediums, from studio to the screen. Mato being selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 marks his growing impact on Indigenous representation in film and music.Matika and Temryss get into Mato's musical evolution from early projects like Stone Cold Lover and Indians in the Cupboard to Stankface and the Rez Dogs Theme, Mato takes us through the journey of his sound. He shares insight into his latest album Bygoner and its lead single “Leftovers” (2025), along with his work on the Free Leonard Peltier soundtrack (2025), grounding his artistry in both personal expression and political commitment.Throughout the episode, Mato speaks on his creative process, the responsibility he carries as a Lakota artist, and the intention behind every beat, score, and performance. Featuring compositions from Mato's growing discography and deep conversation, come with us into Mato's world—where sound becomes expression, resistance, and connection.+++++++A/V Production/Video Edit by Francisco “Pancho” Sánchez @videosdelsanchoMusic by Mato Wayuhi @matowayuhiProduced by Matika Wilbur @matikawilburEpisode Artwork by Kitana Marie @creatortwahnaSocial Media by Mandy Yeahpau @dontguacblocText us your thoughts!Support the showFollow us on Instagram @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon.  Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now!  T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.

Jen Sankey is an author, deck creator, tarot reader, professional witch, and speaker. She blends tarot, lunar magic, and spiritual guidance to create transformative tools. Her works include the award-winning Stardust Wanderer Tarot (Self-Published), Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot (Llewellyn), Manifesting with the Moon: A Lunar Guide to Magic (Llewellyn), Feb 2026 Goblin Whispers Tarot (2028, Llewellyn). Jen shares her knowledge through workshops, events, and online platforms, inspiring others to embrace their intuition and magical potential. www.stardustwanderertarot.comwww.instagram.com/stardustwanderertarot

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We're back… did you miss us? Because a lot has happened.World War III has broken out, Soph's falling in love, and Jenna's getting bullied by anonymous haters. You know who you are, and we hope all of your toenails fall off. Want more bs? Find us on Instagram @DontTellMyTherapistPod

Send us Fan MailThis week, Jesse diversified our newsfeed with the addition of The Guardian. Yes, we still love Futurism AND Pop-Tarts, but it was time to branch out.After some dark AI news, Jenn struggles to feel better, then remembers to tell Jesse about a gigantic rabbit she spotted, and that leads to an uplifting story about Dr. Schoch. Jesse reminisces about drinking beers with friends in LA and watching the History Channel. None of which gets us any closer to locating the illusive Biscuits.Check out the articles behind the doom holes here...Grammarly Offering Manuscript Reviews by AI Versions of Recently Deceased ProfessorsEven Tech Investors Are Getting Sick of All These AI Startups With Weak Ideas‘Our consciousness is under siege': Michael Pollan on chatbots, social media and mental freedom | Well actually | The GuardianAnxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. ***Is AI the Devil? on Substack!***Hero Organizations:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesState of Surveillance, an organization that helps foster online privacyCurious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTok

In this week's mailbag episode, we get into a question a lot of podcasters wrestle with: can a podcast actually be too conversational? We unpack what people really mean when they say they want their show to feel natural and why the best conversations still need a bit of direction to keep listeners hooked. As we go, we also take on another common concern: whether you can grow a podcast from scratch, and talk honestly about what that journey looks like, why your “why” matters more than numbers early on, and how those first few listeners and simple word of mouth can slowly build something real.Episode Highlights:[00:05] Opening and introduction to today's mailbag episode[10:00] Mailbag Question #1: Can a podcast be too conversational?[12:30] Why structure still matters, even in relaxed conversations[17:22] The role of the host in guiding the discussion[20:05] How to recognize when a conversation has gone off track[29:44] Practical ways to keep conversations natural but focused[40:51] Audience vs. community. What's the difference?[45:00] Mailbag Question #2: Can you grow a podcast from scratch?[50:00] Defining your “why” and what success actually means[54:00] The power of word-of-mouth growthLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podcastingmorningchat.comMeet the PMC Cast and Crew:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/peopleJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Book A Free Call With Me: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/evalJoin us Mondays at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/Support the CMTAhttps://cmtausa.org/Podcaster Happy Hour on 3/26/26 in North Bethesda, MDhttps://podcastingmorningchat.com/epcmarchRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouseLearn more about Podcastthon:https://podcastthon.orgWashington DC Meetup Details:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/epcmarchLive on YouTube: ⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/joinusBrought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

I sat down with Sydney Huang from Human API to explore a completely novel concept—AI agents hiring humans, not the other way around. We dive into how they're solving the last mile problem for AI agents, why data collection is their first focus, and how you can actually get paid for contributing voice data and other tasks. Sydney shares her journey from buying Ethereum in 2017 to building Eclipse (a Solana VM L2 on Ethereum) to now creating an agent-native marketplace. We discuss the challenges of building a two-sided marketplace, the growing demand for AI training data, and why now is the perfect time to build in this space. KEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS• [00:00] Introduction to Human API and the concept of AI agents hiring humans• [02:30] Sydney's journey from buying ETH in 2017 to working in VC to building in crypto full-time• [04:15] Eclipse explained: Building a Solana VM L2 on Ethereum and the modular blockchain thesis• [06:45] The last mile problem for AI agents and why human tasks are still needed• [09:20] How Human API differs from traditional workflow automation tools• [11:00] Current use cases: Conversational audio data collection for training voice AI• [14:30] Future expansion into health wearables data and other data types• [18:45] Why people are willing to work for AI agents and contribute data• [21:00] Building a better UX than Fiverr and Upwork with reputation systems• [25:15] The chicken-and-egg challenge of balancing supply and demand• [28:30] Why now is the perfect time to build in the AI data space• [31:00] Roadmap: App launch and making the agent experience seamless• [32:45] How to become a contributor at thehumanapi.comCONNECTHuman API Website: https://thehumanapi.comSydney Huang LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sydney-huangEclipse Website: https://eclipse.xyzWeb3 with Sam Kamani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkamani/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Celeste Headlee reveals why conversations are breaking down — and how to fix them. In a world more polarized than ever, she shares 10 powerful rules for better dialogue, deeper listening, and real connection. If you want to communicate without offending, disengaging, or shouting past each other, this practical and eye-opening message is a must-hear.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: How to Have a Good Conversation | Celeste Headlee | TEDxCreativeCoastHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupWe co-authored The Conversational Report with Postscript to understand one simple question: when shoppers text brands back, what happens next? The punchline is uncomfortable. Customers treat texting like a real conversation, but most brands treat replies like a support inbox, or ignore them entirely. That gap is where a lot of abandoned carts live.Role-based hook: For DTC founders and operators scaling past $1M who want SMS to do more than broadcast promos, and want replies to turn into revenue plus better creative and PDPs.Mike Manheimer from Postscript joins to break down what the data says, why brands struggle operationally, and how AI changes the economics of responding quickly.What we get into:Why brands misread replies as “support,” and why that kills revenueThe consumer expectation gap, plus why 26% real time reply rate is a gift for anyone who executesThe easiest way to start: add one question to your welcome flow and watch what comes backTurning reply data into a weekly insight loop for PDP, creative angles, and offer clarityWhat a real playbook looks like beyond “send more promos”Who this is for: Retention, growth, CX, and founders who know SMS works, but feel like it has not matured into what it should be.What to steal:The “question mark” strategy for welcome and abandoned cart flowsA reply triage model that does not require headcount explosionsA simple way to turn conversations into segments you can act onPostscriptMikeReportTimestamps00:00 Why brands are wasting SMS potential02:00 The gap between brand assumptions and shopper behavior04:14 Why SMS should be treated like sales, not support06:00 The staffing problem behind slow SMS replies08:10 How Postscript's conversational AI actually works11:20 Why fast replies create a better buying experience13:05 The LTV upside of real SMS relationships15:10 How to write SMS flows that get real responses18:12 The revenue and ROI from conversational SMS21:35 Why PDPs cannot answer every shopper question25:05 How SMS conversations create better customer insights31:20 The best conversational SMS playbook for brands37:45 Why one-way SMS is becoming obsoleteSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

This is a crossover episode from Conversational Pace. Brett Hornig interviews me about my LA Marathon experience + we speculate a bit in the second half about the future of CP. Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Janji - premium trail running apparelKodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pancakes Support the show

Phoenix (she/her) started on the path of Witchcraft in 1993. She has trained in several Witchcraft traditions, always looking to learn more and expand her knowledge. She is initiated into the Reclaiming Tradition of Witchcraft, the Avalon Druid Order, and Gardnerian Wicca. Phoenix is a professional Witch, offerings readings and spell crafting support to her students and clients. She is also a published author and owner of the Witchy shop Milk & Honey in Sebastopol CA (www.Milk-and-Honey.com).www.phoenixlefae.comInstagram @phoenixlefae

This week's guest is Doug C. Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a leading authority on building predictable, measurable, and scalable sales growth.     After a career as a top salesperson, including serving as president of sales and training for peak performance coach Tony Robbins, Doug is now advising CEOs on how to rethink their approach to sales.   Among the companies Doug and his team have advised are Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Embassy Suites. Doug challenges the belief that charisma, closing tricks, or motivational hype drive sales success. Conversational selling, he explains, builds trust faster than persuasion-based tactics. Doug has spent three decades finding hidden profits for founder-led companies. Most companies can quickly achieve a 20-30% improvement in operating profits by following his recommendations. For business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, this episode provides a clear framework for turning sales into a reliable engine for valuation, cash flow, and sustainable growth.   Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Doug C. Brown, CEO Sales Strategies Posted: March 2,, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: One hour and two minutes Episode: 14.35 RELATED EPISODES: UX is the Most Powerful Differentiator in Today's Highly Competitive Business World Huddle Up. Head Coach Rob Cornilles is About To Share the Secrets of His Sales Playbook Starting Today, You Can Profit by Running Your Business Like It's "Day One"

I am thrilled to welcome Marenza Altieri Douglas, an executive in sales and technology.  She's trained in structured enterprise environments, start ups, and is steeped in opening new markets and building commercial enterprise.  That's not going to be our focus today, instead we talk about how she is an incredible storyteller, rooted in concepts like disruption and cultivation.  Her personal story is key to the narrative, and I was thrilled she is joining us to share that story and how she ties it all together, leading and operating in the current business climate.  Marenza Altieri Douglas' career sits at the intersection of technology evangelism and disciplined execution. Trained in structured, enterprise environments and refined in startups and scale-ups, she specializes in defining strategic direction, opening new markets, and building compelling commercial propositions for enterprise and C-suite customers across Fortune 500 and Global 5000 organizations.  She has worked across and alongside technologies including Conversational and Generative AI, APIs, DevOps, open-source platforms, cloud and containerized architectures, enterprise mobility, security, communications, media and broadcast, telecoms, and digital platforms. AI is a natural evolution of this journey, alongside a strong strategic interest in GPU-enabled infrastructure and quantum technologies.  Marenza is known for building high-trust relationships, spotting and growing talent, and connecting product, engineering, and commercial teams around clear outcomes. A natural storyteller and facilitator, I enjoy shaping narratives that help organizations and customers understand why a technology matters, not just what it does.(4:50) We delve into Marenza's formative years that put her on her current path. She shares her personal and professional story.  (17:18) When did Marenza realized that “disruption” and challenging things become a part of her brand?  (22:38) What does Marenza feel are some of the important qualities that people should embody?  (28:20) Marenza shares how she focuses on the future and the next generation.  (39:16) We reflect on what Marenza would like her impact to be over the next couple of years.Connect with Marenza Altieri-Douglashttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marenza/    Subscribe: Warriors At Work PodcastsWebsite: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

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