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Hotel sales in the US are up 28% in the first half of 2026 — and a meaningful chunk of that activity is chasing bad Yelp reviews, not trophy assets. JMI Realty founder Drew Bridges joins the show to break down how his firm is using AI to source acquisition targets off terrible guest feedback. The specific deal: a Hilton Garden Inn in Austin bought for $100K per key that reviewers called "janky" and "a complete nightmare." Drew walks through the renovation math, why he's keeping the brand, and why only 184 of 789 US submarkets have outpaced CPI since 2019 — a stat that underpins his thesis that a massive basis reset is underway across the industry. Then the crew digs into Rafat Ali's latest column arguing that independent boutique brands have effectively become the outsourced R&D labs of the global flags. Graduate, Nomad, Standard International, Ace, CitizenM — all absorbed in the last two years. Edwin pushes back: maybe the right size for a great independent brand is just smaller than anyone wants to admit. Scott says 95% of what the public hotel companies do is shareholder theater. Ben says the Edition model — bring in a founder, protect the brand — is the playbook nobody's replicated. Spice of the week: Scott on Google's move toward agentic hotel booking and what it means for distribution. Zach on United's cinematic route reveal and the coming shift from performance marketing to storytelling. Ben on why the real risk isn't a failed bet — it's doing nothing in an industry full of dinosaurs.   About the Guest: Drew Bridges Drew Bridges joined JMI Realty in 2011 as a Financial Analyst, where he underwrote new development, acquisition, and financing opportunities. Today he leads Investment Management for JMI's developed assets, overseeing property management, implementing capital expenditure and value enhancement strategies, and managing investor relations. A graduate of Cornell University, Mr. Bridges began his career at Archon Group in Dallas, where he worked on initiatives ranging from the acquisition of non-performing loan portfolios to the spin-off of what became Pillar Hotels and Resorts. Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbridges/   Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/  

Listen/Watch the FULL EPISODE ad-free/early on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Dave Collum is a professor of organic chemistry from Cornell University. He joins economic researcher and founder of Peak Prosperity Chris Martenson to discuss the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, digital tokenization, global food emergency, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Dave X- https://x.com/DavidBCollum   Follow Chris Martenson Website- https://peakprosperity.com/ X- https://x.com/chrismartenson?s=20 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@PeakProsperity   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/  

In this episode of Politics in Question, Lee chats with Alex Hertel-Fernandez and Jamila Michener about what power building might look like for the next pro-democracy government. Hertel-Fernandez is the Herbert H. Lehman Professor of Government at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and is leading the Empowering Democracy Initiative. Michener is a Professor of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University and co-author, with Mallory E. SoRelle, of the new book Uncivil Democracy: How Access to Justice Shapes Political Power (Princeton University Press, 2026). Is deliverism not enough? How can power be created and distributed through people and policy? What are the levers government has to make organizing easier? These are some of the questions Lee explores in this week's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anika sat down with George Khachatryan to explore the evolving landscape of AI-driven marketing, personalization, and the massive trust gap currently sitting between brands and consumers. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: while 93% of marketing leaders believe AI helps them understand their customers, only 53% of consumers agree. George's unique journey—from earning a PhD in mathematics at Cornell and building an early ed-tech AI company to founding OfferFit and navigating its $325M acquisition by Braze—offered a practical look at how reinforcement learning and predictive data science are permanently replacing the manual grind of traditional A/B testing. In This Episode How a background in mathematics and early intelligent tutoring systems laid the groundwork for complex AI architectures. Stepping away from specialized tech to learn foundational company building through management consulting and operational transformations. Moving beyond rigid "Next Best Action" rules to autonomous reinforcement learning agents that experiment at the individual customer level. The strategic decision behind merging OfferFit with Braze in a $325M deal and why deep data science and engineering alignment matters. Why hidden bots, lack of transparency, and mismatched brand expectations are eroding consumer confidence. Blending predictive machine learning models (for timing and offers) with LLM agentic copy generation for maximum impact. Why students and early-career marketers must embrace AI literacy to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting job market. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: The math, the $325M exit, and the AI trust gap 02:00 From Cornell mathematics and early ed-tech to management consulting 04:18 The limitations of traditional "Next Best Action" and the birth of reinforcement learning 09:22 Real-world personalization: How brands like Yum Brands optimize customer engagement 12:39 The acquisition journey: Why OfferFit chose to integrate with Braze 16:53 The 93% vs. 53% problem: Why consumers feel misunderstood by brands 20:41 Hybrid AI systems: Stitching together LLM copywriting and statistical decisioning 23:33 The personal cost of a "Sydney is just a bot" moment: The importance of transparency 28:32 The reality of enterprise caution vs. consumer expectations 29:56 Agentic commerce and the future of bot-to-bot interactions 34:39 Managing negotiation bots and complex consumer retention scenarios 37:25 Generational divides: Gen Z's dual relationship with AI adoption and career anxiety 40:59 Lessons for founders: Aligning philosophical visions before a merger 43:35 Final thoughts: Embracing the historic and fascinating shift in marketing technology Key Insights & Takeaways Insight 1: Personalization Requires True One-to-One Experimentation Traditional marketing relies on segmenting audiences and applying rigid, rule-based logic. True optimization requires reinforcement learning agents that operate at the individual customer level, autonomously testing variables like messaging, timing, and offers to discover what drives incremental engagement. Insight 2: The Danger of Hidden Bots and Broken Trust Consumers do not mind interacting with AI or automated tools, but they expect transparency. When a brand masks an AI agent as a human—and fails to take responsibility for its actions—it creates a deep sense of betrayal that permanently damages customer loyalty. Insight 3: The Power of Hybrid AI Infrastructure The most effective marketing systems do not rely on a single flavor of AI. Combining statistical reinforcement learning (to determine when and what to communicate) with LLM agentic text generation (to personalize how it is phrased) yields performance lifts of over 100%. Insight 4: Shared Vision is the Anchor of Any Successful Acquisition For founders navigating a potential exit, technical integration is only half the battle. Long-term success relies on frank, open discussions about philosophical alignment, shared visions, and mutual risk mitigation before signing a deal. Insight 5: Enterprise Caution vs. Consumer Speed While marketers are often bogged down by internal alignment and slow decision-making processes, consumers are interacting with cutting-edge AI tools daily. Brands that fail to bridge this expectation gap risk becoming obsolete. Resources & Links Mentioned Braze 2026 Global Customer Engagement Review OfferFit Yum Brands & Home Security (Client case studies discussed in the episode) About George Khachatryan George Khachatryan is a mathematician, entrepreneur, and executive leader serving as the Head of OfferFit by Braze. Holding a PhD in mathematics from Cornell University, George previously co-founded the ed-tech pioneer Reasoning Mind and worked as an associate partner at McKinsey. He co-founded OfferFit, an AI decisioning engine that utilizes reinforcement learning to automate marketing experimentation, culminating in its acquisition by Braze in 2025 for $325 million. Connect with George LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-khachatryan/ Website: https://www.braze.com/ Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stepping up from the basics to a targeted, species-based approach isn't always the easiest to navigate. Enter George Fiorelli, a literal professor of bass fishing at Cornell University. These are his tips for teaching students of all skills to level up their bass fishing techniques. Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Charlie Elrod, President of Natural Biologics, explains why medium chain monoglycerides can support calf health during early disease pressure. He discusses the science behind lipid envelope viruses, gut integrity, antimicrobial stewardship, and practical field results showing lower calf mortality and treatment rates. Listen now on all major platforms!"Strategic early calf support can reduce disease pressure when young animals face the highest health risk."Meet the guest: Dr. Charlie Elrod is President and CEO of Natural Biologics, Inc., bringing 46 years of experience in the animal industry. After owning a dairy farm, he earned a B.S. in Animal Science from Berry College and a Ph.D. from Cornell University, focusing on interactions between reproduction and nutrition. He also served as a Cornell Dairy Extension Specialist, worked as a technical consultant and research leader before founding Natural Biologics. Learn more from Dr. Charlie Elrod on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!Dr. Rick Grant: Rumen Health & Management | Ep. 178Alex Benoit: Amino Acid & Fatty Acid Interactions | Ep. 183What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:36) Introduction(02:48) Industry background(10:16) Medium chain monoglycerides(13:41) Calf applications(21:11) Farm results(27:04) Lactating cows(36:15) Final questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Natural Biologics* Agri-Comfort* Afimilk* Evonik* Adisseo* CowManager- DietForge- Agrarian Solutions- Protekta- AHV- Rangen Group- dsm-firmenich- Chemlock Nutrition

Since being introduced to Jon Gordon '93 just a few weeks ago, Michelle has read seven of his books—and genuinely feels changed by them. Then we talked with Jon, and Steph felt it too. There is something about the way Jon thinks, teaches and tells a story that stays with you.Jon is the bestselling author of more than 30 books, including The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, The Hard Hat and The Power of Positive Habits. He is also one of the world's most sought-after speakers and works with CEOs, business leaders, coaches and some of the most successful teams in college and professional sports.We talk about his Cornell lacrosse years, the extraordinary story of George Boiardi '04, and Jon gets remarkably candid about his own struggles with negativity, fear, failure, forgiveness and marriage. He shares why we should talk to ourselves instead of listening to ourselves, what it means to “forgive fast,” and how small changes in the way we think can change our lives.And beyond all the wisdom, we just really like Jon. He is warm, funny, generous and completely genuine—and we left this conversation understanding why so many people respond so deeply to him.A huge thank you our Vino (episode 242) for introducing us. We're very grateful you did. This one is special.Find Jon Gordon here: https://jongordon.comHis podcast: The Jon Gordon PodcastNot sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

Rage — Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus' son Achilles,murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses,hurling down to the house of death so many sturdy souls,great fighters' souls, but made their bodies carrion feastsfor the dogs and birds,and the will of Zeus was moving toward its end.Begin, Muse, when the two first broke and clashed,Agamemnon lord of men and brilliant Achilles.Those were of course the opening lines of the Illiad, written by someone who we might as well call Homer. And since in this summer of 2027 it seems that very few people are without an opinion of Homer, or The Odyssey, or how Christopher Nolan may have violated Homer's copyrights, I thought it a good time to talk with Barry Strauss, for among his many books is The Trojan War: A New History.Barry Strauss is Corliss Page Dean Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies Emeritus at Cornell University. He is the author most recently of Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire, which he and I discussed in Episode 421. This is his sixth appearance on Historically Thinking.

Richard Baker raised $700 million in February 2021 and burned through it in three years. Adam Weitsman served time in federal prison, lost his ego, and rebuilt his business with a level of discipline he did not have before. In this episode of The Hard Way, Joe De Sena sits down with both entrepreneurs to break down what really separates the people who survive in business from the ones who fold.   Richard shares his "zoo bears vs. jungle bears" framework: the era of safe corporate jobs is changing, and entrepreneurs need to learn how to live on what they kill. Adam explains why he checks an entrepreneur's social media before hearing their pitch, because lifestyle often reveals work ethic faster than a slide deck.   They cover capital as both a lifeline and a curse, why Adam runs on three hours of sleep while Richard protects his eight, what failure teaches you, and what they will be looking for when founders pitch live at the Baker House Challenge at Cornell University on August 29.   Things You Will Learn Why Richard believes the world is moving from "zoo bears" to "jungle bears," and what that means for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Why Adam looks at how founders live before he listens to what they pitch. How capital can either fuel growth or make a business sloppy. Why discipline, resilience, and execution matter more than having a good idea. What separates entrepreneurs who can take a hit from those who quit when things get hard. Tools & Frameworks Covered Zoo Bears vs. Jungle Bearsa. Corporate life trains people to perform for safety. Entrepreneurship forces people to hunt, adapt, and survive on their own. Fail Small, Win Biga. Richard's approach is to risk as little personal capital as possible, keep failures small, and scale the wins when they come. Social Media Audita. Adam checks how entrepreneurs live before he evaluates their pitch. If their lifestyle does not match their claimed work ethic, that tells him everything. The Baker House Challenge is a live entrepreneurship and real estate pitch competition where founders put real deals in front of Richard Baker, Adam Weitsman, Joe De Sena, and special guests for a shot at $20,000 in prizes. Watch the full competition live on YouTube August 29. Go to bakerhouse1921.com/challenge to tune in.   Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Joe De Sena with Richard Baker and Adam Weitsman 0:56 Adam on going to prison and losing his ego 2:18 Richard on failing small and winning big 3:14 Zoo bears vs. jungle bears: Why the corporate era is ending 5:27 The pandemic 5 AM calls that kept entrepreneurs alive 10:32 Access to capital vs. time: The two biggest limiting factors 11:44 Richard raised $700 million and burned through it in three years 13:30 The real cost of going all in 15:21 Adam checks an entrepreneur's social media before hearing the pitch 18:05 Speed of execution as a competitive advantage 20:00 200 organized houses vs. 10,000 messy houses 22:43 The Baker House Challenge at Cornell   Richard Baker is an entrepreneur and investor known for large-scale real estate and retail ventures. He raised $700 million in February 2021 and has built his career on a philosophy of using as little personal capital as possible: failing small and winning big. He spent 17 years working alongside his father, learning the business through daily questions from the age of 12. He is the founder of Baker House, a community and platform designed to connect, mentor, and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Baker House Challenge at Cornell University on August 29 brings together founders to pitch, compete, and learn.   Adam Weitsman is an entrepreneur based in upstate New York operating in an industrial, cyclical business. After going to federal prison in his early 30s, he rebuilt his career and his discipline from scratch: structured time management, deep involvement in every decision, and a work ethic that runs on three hours of sleep. Adam evaluates entrepreneurs by checking how they live before listening to what they pitch, and has been active in pre-seed investing for early-stage founders.   Connect to Richard: Website: https://bakerhouse1921.com/principles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-baker-48a5a63b9/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baker_house1921/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baker_house1921   Connect to Adam: Website: https://www.adamweitsman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-weitsman-56a3912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamweitsman/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.weitsman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theadamweitsman X: https://x.com/AdamWeitsman?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamweitsman

There is perhaps no figure more emblematic of the paranormal than the psychic. Able to predict the future, see into the past, and even communicate with the dead, the psychic’s (supposed) awesome gifts are matched only by his or her ability to withstand skepticism and ridicule. But are our misgivings towards these intuitives justified? Is it merely smoke and mirrors which they’ve learned to master, or are they, in fact, possessed of powers beyond our comprehension? This hour, we speak with believers, skeptics, and self-proclaimed psychics to find out. GUESTS: Daryl Bem: Emeritus professor of psychology at Cornell University and the author of Feeling the Future: Experimental Evidence for Anomalous Retroactive Influences on Cognition and Affect Allison Dubois: A psychic medium and profiler and the author of several books, including Into the Dark: How the Dead Help Us Heal Benjamin Radford: Deputy editor for Skeptical Inquirer and co-host of Squaring the Strange Emily Stroia: An ituitive medium, the founder of the Intuitive Soul Academy, and the author of several books, including Psychic Development for Beginners Jenniffer Weigel: An Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and the author of Psychics, Healers and Mediums: A Journalist, a Road Trip, and Voices from the Other Side The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Jonathan McNicol, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired June 28, 2017.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a college student getting ready for recruiting season—or the parent of one—this episode could not come at a better time.Deborah Klein Glasser knows the job search from both sides. After Cornell, she built a career in marketing and consulting at companies including Pepsi, Colgate, PwC and Starwood Hotels, earned her MBA from Wharton, and today, as the founder of Pathfinder Consulting, helps college students and young professionals figure out what they want, tell their story and stand out in a very competitive job market.We talk about what actually makes a candidate memorable, how to use the Cornell alumni network without sounding transactional, why networking can feel a lot like dating, and how to answer that dreaded interview question: “What's your biggest weakness?”Deborah also tells us whether an Ivy League degree really gives you an advantage, what to do after an interview, how persistent is too persistent, and why parents need to know when to help—and when to step away.And somehow a serious conversation about interviewing leads to Michelle's disastrous typing test, Deb's cheap green interview suit and Steph nearly losing circulation in her leg during a law school interview.Whether you're looking for an internship, preparing for on-campus recruiting, starting your first job search—or trying to help someone who is—Deborah's advice makes the whole process feel a little less intimidating and a lot more manageable. She's warm, smart and FUN!You can find out more about her company here: https://www.pathfindercareerconsulting.com/And you can reach out to her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahglasser/Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

Mark A. Beck earned a BA in Business and Japanese Language from Pacific University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Over his three-decade corporate career, he served in executive leadership at Corning Incorporated, as Executive Vice President at Danaher Corporation, and as President and CEO of JELD-WEN, guiding the company through its IPO. Today, Mark owns three manufacturing companies, co-chairs KDC/ONE, and serves as board chair for Accendra Health (formerly Owens & Minor) and IDEX Corporation. Passionate about servant leadership, he serves as faculty for the Adler Fellowship Program and has taught strategic leadership of innovation as a Visiting Professor of Practice at Cornell University. Adrienne and Mark have been married for 38 years. They reside in Matthews, North Carolina, and are the parents of five children and two grandchildren. Together, they navigated unique life blessings, including caring for their youngest son, Wesley, who was born with a rare health condition and expected to live only a few months. Wesley lived for 20 years through many miracles and Adrienne's devoted caregiving. Following his passing, Adrienne resumed her educational goals and is on track to earn her bachelor's degree later this year. Deeply committed to faith, family, and community, both Mark and Adrienne have spent years serving in Church leadership—Mark previously served as a stake president, and Adrienne as a stake Young Women president and two-time ward Primary president. Today, the couple serve side-by-side as branch president and YSA advisor for the Hemby Young Single Adult Branch in the greater Charlotte area. Beyond hosting regular home dinners and monthly “Friday Night Hangouts,” they pioneered a stake-wide mentorship program that connects young adults with community members to provide life guidance, career coaching, trade school support, and spiritual growth for the rising generation. Links Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights Mark and Adrienne Beck discuss their experiences as leaders of the Hemby Young Single Adult (YSA) branch in North Carolina. They share innovative approaches to building community and mentorship within their branch, emphasizing the importance of connection and support for young adults. Key Insights Community Building: The Becks highlight the significance of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for YSA members, focusing on fostering a culture of acceptance and belonging. Mentorship Program: They implemented a mentorship initiative that pairs YSA members with older, experienced Latter-day Saints from the stake, providing guidance and support tailored to individual needs. Cultural Shift: The branch has cultivated a culture where members feel safe to share their struggles openly, leading to authentic testimony meetings that encourage vulnerability and connection. Diversity and Inclusion: The branch serves a diverse group of young adults, addressing various socioeconomic backgrounds and personal challenges, which enriches the community experience. Flexible Leadership: The Becks emphasize the importance of adapting leadership styles to meet the unique needs of their members, allowing for a more personalized approach to support and guidance. Leadership Applications Encouraging Mentorship: Latter-day Saint leaders can consider establishing mentorship programs within their congregations, pairing experienced members with those seeking guidance, which can alleviate the burden on leaders and provide essential support to individuals. Creating Safe Spaces: Leaders should foster environments where members feel comfortable sharing their experiences and challenges, promoting open dialogue and community support. Emphasizing Connection: By organizing regular social gatherings and informal meetings, leaders can strengthen relationships among members, enhancing the sense of belonging and community within the ward or branch. 00:03:32 – Background of the Hemby YSA Branch 00:04:07 – Establishing the YSA Branch 00:06:23 – Initial Concerns and Faith in the Process 00:08:02 – Personal Challenges and Extended Service 00:09:07 – The Calling Experience 00:10:00 – Passion for Serving Young Single Adults 00:10:44 – Building the Branch Council 00:12:06 – Creating a Positive Culture 00:14:04 – Strategies for Inclusion and Connection 00:15:41 – Unique Practices in the Branch 00:18:23 – Emphasizing Community and Togetherness 00:20:35 – Authentic Testimonies and Sharing 00:22:28 – Diversity and Its Impact on Leadership 00:23:30 – The Burden of Leadership 00:26:51 – Establishing a Mentoring Program 00:29:11 – Typical Scenarios for Mentorship 00:30:04 – Examples of Mentorship Success 00:31:27 – Adjusting the Mentorship Approach 00:32:50 – The Role of Stake Leadership 00:34:02 – Flexibility in Mentorship Pairings 00:36:10 – Navigating Challenges and Support 00:39:34 – The Impact of Community Support 00:40:54 – Encouragement for Other Leaders The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. 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In a hyper-connected world filled with constant noise, notifications, and performance, we often travel just to capture the photo rather than live the moment. But what happens when true luxury isn't about being seen—it's about the privilege of disappearing? In this profound episode, Chris Schembra sits down with Nicolas Peluffo, CEO of Awasi Lodges. With over two decades of experience across hospitality, real estate, and finance, Nicolas explores how Awasi's carbon-neutral, Relais & Châteaux lodges in South America—from Patagonia and the Atacama Desert to Iguazú and Santa Catarina—provide the setting for guests to disconnect, surrender control, and reconnect with intrinsic human awe.  Together, they discuss why time and space are the ultimate modern luxuries, how unscripted nature lowers cortisol and restores genius-level creativity, why hiring for attitude over aptitude is the secret to true hospitality, and how surrendering to the present moment unlocks our deepest clarity.   10 Memorable Quotes "You come to experience something unique, right? To be in awe. And that's the reason that makes you get there." — Nicolas Peluffo "A normal hospitality company says, 'We're your home away from home.' The way we approach it is: this is your best friend's home." — Nicolas Peluffo "We're hit by way too many distractions—noise, people, email, text... that makes it increasingly difficult for anyone to be human." — Nicolas Peluffo "We all need that connection with nature. We all need that disconnection from the noise and the things that are unimportant." — Nicolas Peluffo "We're not built to be in a seat, on a sofa, definitely not in a shopping mall." — Nicolas Peluffo "When looking for attitude versus aptitude, attitude always prevails. It's very difficult to teach someone to smile, but it's pretty easy to teach someone to use Excel." — Nicolas Peluffo "Smile, not because you were told to smile. Smile because this is what you were meant to do." — Nicolas Peluffo "Hospitality is unlike any other customer experience. I don't think any other business has the same level of vulnerability and surrender both ways." — Nicolas Peluffo "Surrendering for me is letting go of all those constraints that the world told us—that we need to be better, faster, cheaper." — Nicolas Peluffo "Forcing things into existence is not the best way of going about things... Flow happens when you surrender." — Nicolas Peluffo   10 Key Takeaways The Privilege of Disappearing: In an overstimulated society, true well-being comes from reaching places where you can become unreachable and step away from constant noise. Hyper-Customized Hospitality: Exceptional experiences are built around individual human pacing ("your pace, your space") with dedicated guides and private vehicles rather than rigid group itineraries. Space for Cognitive Genius: Slowing down in nature allows the brain to process internal insights, creating the mental space needed for breakthrough creativity and innovation. The Neurobiology of Awe: Immersing oneself in vast natural landscapes reduces cortisol, lowers inflammation, and shifts focus away from big egos toward prosocial connection. Unstaged and Unscripted Moments: Authentic human experiences cannot be transactional or manufactured; they flourish in unscripted interactions with nature and local cultures. Hiring for Heart and Energy: True hospitality cannot be scripted; organizations must hire people with an innate inclination to serve, prioritize attitude over skills, and cultivate genuine presence. The Power of the Smile: Emotional energy is transmitted instantly—even through a phone call—making authentic warmth and positive energy essential for meaningful human connection. The Vulnerability of Hospitality: Creating transformative experiences requires mutual trust and vulnerability between host and guest as people share meals, stories, and life moments. Surrender Before Power: Letting go of the need to control every outcome opens up flow, presence, and deeper alignment both in leadership and in personal life. Living Intrinsically vs. Extrinsically: Shifting from external validation (like social media approval) to intrinsic presence transforms a brief transaction into a lifelong memory.   About Our Guest Nicolas Peluffo is the Chief Executive Officer of Awasi Lodges, a collection of carbon-neutral luxury lodges and Relais & Châteaux member set in South America's most remote corners—including the Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine, Iguazú, and Santa Catarina. Bringing over 23 years of experience across hospitality, real estate, finance, and technology, Nicolas previously served as Founder and CEO of TRVLR and spent nearly seven years at Awasi's Santa Catarina property (formerly Ponta dos Ganchos) rising to General Manager. He served as President and Co-Founder of the Brazilian Luxury Travel Association (BLTA) and sat on the Board of Directors of Relais & Châteaux as Delegate for South America. A graduate of Harvard Business School's OPM program with certifications from Cornell University, Nicolas resides in Santa Barbara, California, leading Awasi's conviction that time and space are the greatest of privileges. Learn more at awasiexperience.com.

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Professor at Cornell University, explores what truly limits milk components in modern dairy cows. He discusses the roles of amino acids and fatty acids in milk fat synthesis, the biological factors contributing to increasing milk fat levels, and the nutritional considerations affecting milk protein production. Listen now on all major platforms."The way requirements are evaluated needs to move beyond net nitrogen and consider the metabolic machinery needed to make milk fat and protein."Meet the guest: Dr. Mike Van Amburgh is a Professor at Cornell University with long-standing expertise in dairy cattle nutrition, animal science, and the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Science from Cornell University and his B.S. in Dairy Science from The Ohio State University. Hear more from Dr. Mike Van Amburgh on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!Victoria Ramos: Fatty Acids in Dairy Cow Diets | Ep. 103Dr. Eduardo Rico: Omega-3 & Inflammation Control | Ep. 128What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:47) Introduction(02:27) Milk fat gains(03:47) Amino acid responses(05:20) Fat synthesis(07:08) Enzyme requirements(10:30) Protein response(13:22) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- Virtus Nutrition* Vetagro* Barentz* Fortiva* Kemin* Priority IAC* Adisseo- DietForge- Esmilco Inc.

Hva er årsaken til at folk har ulik moralsk forståelse? Og hvordan forandrer vår moralske overbevisning seg over tid? Hvilke implikasjoner har vår moralske forståelse for politikken? Gjest: Audun Dahl, professor i psykologi, Cornell University og forfatter av boken "Between Fixed and Fickle: Why Our Moral Views Keep Changing”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More households in low-income countries own a mobile phone than have electricity or clean water.  So why is education one of the last places it has been put to work?Jenny Aker (Cornell) and Noam Angrist (Oxford) are the academic leads on a J-PAL Policy Insight that reviews 30 studies of mobile phone programmes in education. They tell Tim Phillips that the cheapest option, blasting out SMS messages, is usually the one that fails. But put a real person on the other end of the line, and that's an effective and inexpensive way to improve education. The phone is a platform, Angrist points out, not a pedagogy.The research behind this episode:Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). 2026. "Leveraging Mobile Phones for Learning." J-PAL Policy Insight. Academic leads Jenny Aker and Noam Angrist; insight authors Jessica Williams and Demitria Wack.To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, Jenny Aker, and Noam Angrist. 2026. "Using mobile phones to support teachers, parents, and students." VoxDev Talks (podcast).About the guestsJenny Aker is the Daniel G. Sisler Professor of Development Economics at Cornell University. She is also a non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development and co-chair of the Digital Identification and Finance Initiative at J-PAL Africa. Her research spans mobile technology and agricultural markets, adult literacy and numeracy, financial inclusion, and the design of cash transfers and social protection in Africa.Noam Angrist is Academic Director of the What Works Hub for Global Education and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, and co-founder of Youth Impact, one of the largest NGOs scaling health and education programmes backed by randomised trial evidence. His research spans distance education, the measurement of implementation, and how programmes that work in a trial can be made to work at national scale.Research and concepts cited in this episodeOne Laptop per Child. The plan to put a cheap laptop in the hands of every child in the developing world, launched in 2005 and abandoned as evidence of its effect on learning failed to appear. Angrist raises it as the cautionary tale for anyone introducing a device: the schools could not absorb it, the software was an afterthought, and nobody planned for charging or breakage. Phones avoid that problem because they are already there, so the marginal cost of adding good pedagogy is low. A long-term follow up from rural Peru found no positive effect on educational outcomes.Mobile coverage. GSMA. 2025. "The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2025." Around 95% of the world's population now lives within range of a broadband network. In sub-Saharan Africa coverage is about 80% and adoption about 60%, and what people mostly hold is a simple handset rather than a smartphone.Phone tutoring in emergencies. Angrist, Noam, Micheal Ainomugisha, Sai Pramod Bathena, Peter Bergman, Colin Crossley, Claire Cullen, Thato Letsomo, Moitshepi Matsheng, Rene Marlon Panti, Shwetlena Sabarwal, and Tim Sullivan. 2023. "Building Resilient Education Systems: Evidence from Large-Scale Randomized Trials in Five Countries." NBER Working Paper 31208, revised 2025. Weekly maths texts combined with live tutoring calls raised test scores by 0.30 to 0.35 standard deviations at an average cost of US$11 per child. SMS on its own moved the needle only where access to learning was already very low.Scaling up without the drop. The first Botswana phone tutoring trial produced an effect of about 0.12 standard deviations; by the fifth replication, in Uganda, Angrist says the effect was over 0.8, and implementation fidelity data improved in step with the order of the studies. He sets this against the voltage drop described by John List in The Voltage Effect (2022), the tendency of programmes to lose their punch as they scale. Common, Angrist argues, but not inevitable.A/B testing the tutoring call. Angrist, Noam, Claire Cullen, and Janica Magat. 2025. "Cheaper (and More Effective) by the Dozen: Evidence from 12 Randomised A/B Tests Optimising Tutoring for Scale." What Works Hub for Global Education Working Paper 2025/001. Roughly half the cost of a tutoring programme goes on scheduling rather than teaching. One call of 40 minutes every fortnight, instead of 20 minutes every week, delivered the same dosage for less. Handing the call to a parent partway through doubled to tripled the effect; motivational nudges to parents did nothing.Monitoring teachers by phone. Aker, Jenny C., and Christopher Ksoll. 2019. "Call Me Educated: Evidence from a Mobile Phone Experiment in Niger." Economics of Education Review 72: 239 to 257. Weekly calls to the teacher, the village chief and two students raised maths and reading scores. The counter-example comes from Côte d'Ivoire, where nudging parents and teachers at the same time left the most motivated teachers turning up less; too much scrutiny, the authors suggest, corroded the motivation the programme depended on.Platform and pedagogy. Angrist's phrase for the distinction the review keeps returning to. The phone carries an intervention; it is not the intervention. Targeted instruction and early childhood stimulation both travel down the line, but somebody still has to decide how often to call, who picks up, and what happens on the call. The same traffic makes the phone a good instrument for research, since the data is traceable and the units of randomisation are well powered.Education Cannot Wait. The United Nations fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises. Its 2022 global estimate put 222 million crisis-affected children and adolescents in need of urgent education support, up from about 75 million in 2016. Angrist uses the same figure in the five-country paper, and cites it here to make the point that the humanitarian structures for education in emergencies exist while the evidence base underneath them barely does.More VoxDev Talks episodesHow AI can put 20 years of development evidence to work. Iqbal Dhaliwal on why One Laptop per Child failed, and what that failure should teach anyone now betting on AI in development.Why we need to invest in foundational learning. Benjamin Piper on the gap between getting children into school and getting them to read, which is the gap most of these phone programmes are trying to close.Related reading on VoxDev.orgHow simple technologies can improve learning: Evidence from Niger, in which Jenny Aker and Christopher Ksoll show that a weekly call to teachers and students almost doubled the effect of an adult education programme.Educating children in emergencies: Global evidence from five randomised trials, the five-country evidence on cheap phone tutoring that runs through much of this conversation.How AI tutors improved learning in Nigeria, on a six-week after-school programme in Edo State that produced large gains in English, and on the guardrails that made it work.

Why do reasonable people disagree so strongly about right and wrong? And why are we so quick to assume that people on the other side of a moral or political issue are irrational, selfish, ignorant, or simply bad? Michael Shermer speaks with Cornell psychologist Audun Dahl, author of Between Fixed and Fickle: Why Our Moral Views Keep Changing, about how human morality develops and why many familiar explanations fall short. They discuss whether babies are born with a moral sense, what children and other primates can really tell us about the origins of morality, how parents shape their children's values, classic experiments in moral psychology, and whether science can tell us what is right and wrong. The conversation also turns to abortion, competing rights, immigration, religion, and the growing tendency to misunderstand and demonize people who reach different moral conclusions. Audun Dahl is a professor of psychology at Cornell University, where he directs the Developmental Moral Psychology Lab. His research examines how people develop ideas about right and wrong across the lifespan, from infancy through adulthood, and how moral judgments are shaped by everyday social interactions. He is the author of Between Fixed and Fickle: Why Our Moral Views Keep Changing.

Creativity through the lens of an author and illustrator"Being a creative person, you can just do whatever you want."I'm Regina, a Taiwanese American author and illustrator specializing in contemporary Chinese gongbi-style painting, an ancient form of brush painting that depicts narrative subjects in colorful high detail. Using traditional ink and wash techniques in digital painting, my illustrations deliver classic subjects through a modern lens.I did not go to art school! Born and raised in Texas, I've always enjoyed the creative arts, but I didn't learn traditional Chinese painting until after I moved with my young family to Taiwan in my mid-thirties. Holding management degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and Cornell University, I've worked in marketing technology and information systems for the travel and tourism industry. Now, I create stories that celebrate East Asian folklore and philosophy in an accessible way.My most notable creations are the characters from The Oxherd Boy, an inspirational webcomic that started on Instagram. A young boy, his family ox, and a rabbit living in his garden convey the three core schools of Classical Chinese thought: Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. The collection of these inspirational pieces called THE OXHERD BOY: Parables of Love, Compassion, and Community released as a bestseller in 2024, and was followed in 2025 by an award-winning original story for children called Big Enough. Its companion book Little Helper, which expands on the themes and message of community, comes out in May 5, 2026.I'm currently working on The Tao of Nature, an illustrated collection of meditations sharing examples of Taoism found in the natural world.I'm happy to live in Rhode Island with my husband, kids, and our rescue, Yuki.https://reginalinke.com/https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/regina-linke/little-helper/9780316531252/?lens=little-brown-books-for-young-readershttps://www.instagram.com/reginalinkeart/https://www.amazon.com/Little-Helper-Regina-Linke/dp/0316531251/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BIG0S5LGH86Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.StdbX6LzRDwysizeKRnaicEFd1iO9FRyTxknbwF7KBwuWWUve1--byqyGluwDPSHZQ6Og5bbopJVAt7nBQEMY3midUZk3kMGWIJmhkaaWXDqIVGRIqmxod3tFkZpke6eHZGx2OHPQBsf7xOMBA1CeQm2dPafZ7bn4ODkUluJQnH07_VkwSsU0boGG92i0iGJVPwcnFXktKzqfFmHglHiOUvqjwcZXVfJOkEE6ZQDbSs.ronwEfZ7Y_a-A6_K6_K6ud3WIWO6CQ039gQsG1efabU&dib_tag=se&keywords=linke+little+helper&qid=1780427700&sprefix=linke+littl%2Caps%2C974&sr=8-1Send us Fan Mail

How long do people have to live in America before they're considered American? How long does it take to prove themselves as productive, peaceful members of society? For millions of immigrants who have lived in the United States for decades, the answer seems to be, “never.” Immigrants without documents or with temporary status are vulnerable to exploitation by their employers and have been made scapegoats by xenophobic politicians. Patricia Campos-Medina joins host Alex Lovit to discuss how problems with the United States' immigration, labor, and democratic systems are connected—and what it will take to fix them. Patricia Campos-Medina is a scholar of race, immigration, and labor. She's the executive director of the Worker Institute at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. She coauthored the 2025 book Legalized Inequalities: Immigration and Race in the Low-Wage Workplace. https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/worker-institute https://www.russellsage.org/publications/book/legalized-inequalities Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nancy survived her first school pickup of the year and confessed she may have nodded off in the car line while waiting for Ben to get out. Joey made an impulse purchase at Burlington and was proud of his “girl math” savings. After finding a discounted belt, he grabbed two bottles of discontinued Tresemmé 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and detangler for $4.99 each. Nancy discovered a new bathroom pass system in Ben’s school paperwork. Students have to carry a signed pass and track bathroom trips throughout the semester. Tuesday Morning Wake Up Call for Carter and Colson Joey shared a scam warning after his wife tried buying discounted Touchland hand sanitizer from what appeared to be a legitimate website. The fake site collected her credit card information, leading to fraud alerts and a canceled card. Hot Tea: Brad Pitt revealed he is no longer completely sober after seven years but says he now drinks only in moderation. 7UP is changing its formula from lemon-lime to lime-lemon. Cornell University has officially banned students from processing wild game in communal dorm kitchens after a pair of students butchered a black bear in one. Joey and Nancy talked food recalls after Taylor Farms jalapeños were linked to a salmonella outbreak. Nancy shared a scary story about her daughter being hospitalized with salmonella as a baby and said she’s avoiding the affected products. Joey revealed that a verified multi-millionaire reached out on social media challenging him to a 90s country music duel. The proposed wager is a $50 charity donation, but Joey is hoping the wealthy challenger might raise the stakes for a local cause if he wins. Lucky 7 for $50 to the Diner at Twisters Joey was shocked to learn Nancy arranged a school transportation swap with neighbors she barely knows. The agreement involves the neighbors helping Ben get to school while Nancy, her dad Papa Joe, and her daughter Emma help their sixth-grade daughter get home. Joey became fascinated by reports that President Donald Trump used a decoy Air Force One strategy during a trip because of security threats. The story involved a catering truck, a secret plane transfer, and plenty of action-movie comparisons. Group Therapy: My Wife Wants to Be an Influencer, But I Don't Want to Be in the Videos The show discussed the arrest of a West Virginia man accused of taking down a Flock license-plate camera. Thousands of people reportedly offered humorous alibis for him, sparking a conversation about privacy concerns and public safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy survived her first school pickup of the year and confessed she may have nodded off in the car line while waiting for Ben to get out. Joey made an impulse purchase at Burlington and was proud of his “girl math” savings. After finding a discounted belt, he grabbed two bottles of discontinued Tresemmé 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and detangler for $4.99 each. Nancy discovered a new bathroom pass system in Ben’s school paperwork. Students have to carry a signed pass and track bathroom trips throughout the semester. Tuesday Morning Wake Up Call for Carter and Colson Joey shared a scam warning after his wife tried buying discounted Touchland hand sanitizer from what appeared to be a legitimate website. The fake site collected her credit card information, leading to fraud alerts and a canceled card. Hot Tea: Brad Pitt revealed he is no longer completely sober after seven years but says he now drinks only in moderation. 7UP is changing its formula from lemon-lime to lime-lemon. Cornell University has officially banned students from processing wild game in communal dorm kitchens after a pair of students butchered a black bear in one. Joey and Nancy talked food recalls after Taylor Farms jalapeños were linked to a salmonella outbreak. Nancy shared a scary story about her daughter being hospitalized with salmonella as a baby and said she’s avoiding the affected products. Joey revealed that a verified multi-millionaire reached out on social media challenging him to a 90s country music duel. The proposed wager is a $50 charity donation, but Joey is hoping the wealthy challenger might raise the stakes for a local cause if he wins. Lucky 7 for $50 to the Diner at Twisters Joey was shocked to learn Nancy arranged a school transportation swap with neighbors she barely knows. The agreement involves the neighbors helping Ben get to school while Nancy, her dad Papa Joe, and her daughter Emma help their sixth-grade daughter get home. Joey became fascinated by reports that President Donald Trump used a decoy Air Force One strategy during a trip because of security threats. The story involved a catering truck, a secret plane transfer, and plenty of action-movie comparisons. Group Therapy: My Wife Wants to Be an Influencer, But I Don't Want to Be in the Videos The show discussed the arrest of a West Virginia man accused of taking down a Flock license-plate camera. Thousands of people reportedly offered humorous alibis for him, sparking a conversation about privacy concerns and public safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of We Are Soccer, Brooks sits down with Tori Christ, goalkeeper coach for Michigan State Women's Soccer, to talk about her journey through the game — from growing up in Amherst, NY, to playing at Cornell University, into the NWSL, and eventually overseas. Tori shares stories from every stop along the way, plus a look into her coaching career and what actually goes into training goalkeepers — and why it looks so different from training field players. Whether you're a keeper, a coach, or just love hearing how people found their path in soccer, this one's worth a listen.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽

MK Long is a historian and ethnographer of Buddhism and gender. Her current project highlights vernacular auto/biographical writings of Buddhist women in Myanmar, examining their rhetorical strategies of self-presentation and how they theorize Buddhist authority, temporality, and belonging. Long's study of vernacular literature of the 1980s-90s foregrounds its conditions of production, not only its relationship to Buddhist biographical and narrative traditions, but also authoritarian censorship, state-driven reorganization of monastic institutions, and shifting citizenship regimes. This work is shaped and informed by Long's ethnographic fieldwork in a large, mission-oriented nunnery in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, and its network of branch nunneries throughout the country. Long's research has drawn support from the Social Science Research Council's International Dissertation Research Fellowship (SSRC-IDRF), the Fulbright-Hays Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA), and The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowship in Buddhist Studies, awarded through the American Council of Learned Societies. Long earned her doctorate from the Department of Asian Studies at Cornell University with a graduate minor in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in 2024. She holds an M.T.S in Buddhist Studies (Harvard Divinity School, 2016), an M.A. in International Relations & Religion (Boston University, 2014), and a B.A. in Religion (Smith College, 2010). Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/templeton-working-group  

Ayotunde Ejiko is only 20 years old, but somehow he has already fit an extraordinary amount into those 20 years.He grew up in Nigeria, moved to the United States at 11, became one of the top high school sprinters in Washington, D.C., and learned early that when something isn't working, you don't just complain about it—you figure out how to make it better.Today, Ayotunde is a Division I sprinter at Cornell studying Information Science and Sociology, while also fitting in internships, campus organizations, community work, friends and everything else that comes with being a college student.We talk about what it was like moving to America as a kid with an accent, why he started speaking up for other students during COVID, and how those experiences shaped the way he thinks about leadership and creating change.Ayotunde also takes us inside the intense world of sprinting, where you can train for months for a race that lasts about 10 seconds. He tells us how he ended up at Cornell, why he initially couldn't believe an Ivy League school wanted him, and why one of the most important things he has learned at Cornell is that sometimes you simply can't do everything at once.We also talk about his interest in the intersection of people, technology and data, what he's learning from his internships, and how he thinks about a future that is still very much taking shape.Despite everything he's already accomplished, when we ask what he ultimately wants, his answer is refreshingly simple: to be happy, keep learning and leave the world better than he found it.And of course, we had to find out exactly what a Cornell sprinter is—and isn't—willing to sprint for.Ayotunde is smart, funny, thoughtful, curious and incredibly driven. We have a feeling he's just getting started.Special thanks to Tony Chen for introducing us to Ayotunde, thank you!Instagram: ayoitstundeCornell Track and Field profile: https://cornellbigred.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ayotunde-ejiko/85711Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

We're speaking with Elissa Sampson, Research Associate in Cornell University's Jewish Studies program about entering the academy writing game when you're in your fifties, and the challenges and deep satisfactions of co-editing a volume that draws on your own university's archives. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast Contact us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact

I feel like I did everything & then some this weekend. And I've got even more to do this afternoon. Thankfully, it's supposed to stay dry…because I MUST mow the lawn today. I was planning on doing it this weekend, but we were too busy & there was so much rain yesterday that I never got a chance to get to it. Hopefully you had a great weekend, as well. In the news this morning, a deadly boat capsize by the State of Liberty, Ben "Cooter" Jones dies, the Powerball jackpot is reaching towards a new record, legendary basketball coach Don Nelson died at age 86, a recall on a popular green powder, and what's on the ballot tomorrow in Wisconsin! In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Twins this weekend…even as Cooper Pratt & Joey Ortiz are injured, Ty Gibbs won in Iowa yesterday, the NFL pre-season officially starts later this week, Laremy Tunsil is out for an extended period of time, Teddy Bridgewater retires, and Max Scherzer is now 10th on the MLB's all-time strikeouts list! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, an actress from the "Harry Potter" movies talks about how much money she's been making on OnlyFans. Cool story about a kid with autism who wanted to go trick-or-treating on his birthday, a Wendy's employee who's going to Yale thanks to some help from his bosses at the fast food restaurant, and a kid in Maryland just made a very special cake. Elsewhere in sports, a recap of the Pro Football HOF induction ceremony…some wild times in the WNBA with a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham, a rescinded tech on Caitlin Clark, and former NBA players are now declaring for the WNBA draft. Plus, another scandal for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Have you ever had an unexplained experience?? You're not alone!!! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who broke into a plane so he could take a nap, a woman in Wisconsin who got naked & stole an ambulance, a new rule at Cornell University after some students butchered a bear in a shared kitchen space on campus, another #FloridaMan who allegedly abused some kittens as punishment for his daughter, and a mom who researched "how long does meth stay in breast milk".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast, host Greg Glynn, founder & CEO of Pliable Marketing talks with Teddi-Jann Covell about her lifelong connection to women's sports, art, leadership and advocacy. Before Title IX was fully implemented, Teddi-Jann knew that playing college sports was her dream. Raised in a sports-minded family, she was inspired by her father, a two-sport varsity athlete at the University of Maine during the 1950s. He declined an opportunity to play minor-league baseball to become a coach and teacher, and his contributions to the game later earned him induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Teddi-Jann carried that athletic tradition to Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art and Planning, where she pursued her passion for art while playing both field hockey and ice hockey. During the episode, Teddi-Jann shares stories from the early years of women's college hockey and discusses how Cornell invested in its women's ice hockey program. She and Greg explore how opportunities for female athletes have evolved, the continued growth of women's hockey and what may be ahead for women's sports. Teddi-Jann also discusses her 30-year career as an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. Her leadership roles included serving as vice president of Professional Women Controllers and as the local BGR ATCT president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Now 70, Teddi-Jann continues to play ice hockey at Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine. She also paints plein air and advocates for women's health through Nueva, a startup global wellness company. In the episode, Greg and Teddi-Jann also highlight University of Maine women's ice hockey player and Pliable athlete Lulu Rucinski. Lulu has used her platform to promote and raise support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine through her “I Love Orono” campaign. Greg and Teddi-Jann discuss plans for a future collaboration with Lulu that combines their shared passion for hockey, creativity and community impact. Episode Highlights Teddi-Jann's experience pursuing college athletics before Title IX was fully implemented Growing up in a family shaped by baseball, coaching and the University of Maine Playing women's ice hockey at Cornell University Cornell's early investment in its women's ice hockey program The history and continued growth of women's college hockey and the PWHL Teddi-Jann's career as an artist and her passion for plein-air painting NIL for women's ice hockey players Lulu Rucinski's work supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine Plans for a future collaboration involving Teddi-Jann, Lulu and Pliable What the future may hold for women's hockey and women's sports About the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast Hosted by Greg Glynn, founder and CEO of Pliable Marketing, the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast features conversations with athletes, sports leaders and industry professionals who are building meaningful brands and creating an impact through sports. The podcast explores athlete branding, name, image and likeness opportunities, community involvement, career development and the changing sports landscape.

Dr. Nate Heilman was raised in western Pennsylvania. He gained early animal experience through 4-H and on his grandparent's cattle farm. He earned his BS in Animal Science from Cornell University in 1993 and his DVM from Cornell in 1997.After graduation, he went into mixed and small animal practice before he and his wife moved to Vermont in 2000, where he was also employed in mixed practice. He was certified in acupuncture by IVAS in 2005, and in herbal medicine by A Time To Heal in 2007.In 2007, he and his wife Thérèse founded the Qi Veterinary Clinic in Vermont, and in 2015 they purchased the A Time To Heal Herbal Company from Dr. Mona Boudreau. In 2022 they renovated a building in Shelburne, Vermont large enough to be home to both the veterinary clinic and the herbal business as well as an educational center.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Nate Heilman as we discuss his education, founding his own practice, purchasing an herbal company, and his family's 100 acre Farm in Vermont.

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Most people think an institution earns trust by being right. Katherine McComas thinks it earns trust by asking, and after a career studying what happens when science and power arrive in a community's own backyard, she has the cases to prove it. We talk about Cornell's Lake Source Cooling - a project so clean it cut the university's carbon footprint, yet fractured its relationship with the town next door for more than twenty years. Not because the science was wrong, but because of how the decision was made, and who was never asked. And why the same small earthquake is resented when it profits a private company but accepted when it helps the local school. It was never really about the earthquakes - it's a referendum on whose interests people believe are being served. Katherine's reframe is one most institutions miss: you cannot generate trust through better messaging. Trust is something a community gives you; the real goal is to earn and demonstrate trustworthiness; trust follows. So what does that actually look like in a public meeting, beyond giving people three minutes at the very end? Katherine McComas is a professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University, where she studies risk, science communication, and how communities react when science arrives close to home.

Left-wing group is furious that Washington murderers and child rapists didn’t get a ballot. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) says she won’t support Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Guest: Attorney Jacob Lervold is running for Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge. // Big Local: Good Samaritans are stepping up to help each other during the Spokane fires. Fires are also effecting people in Chelan County. Cle Elum voted to ban data centers but it might not matter. // You Pick the Topic: Bigfoot hunter claims Cornell University is apart of a conspiracy.  

Ken Kunken has a truly remarkable and inspirational story of courage, resilience, determination, and strength of the human spirit. Ken broke his neck playing football for Cornell University in 1970, leaving him almost completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. After a long hospitalization, he returned to Cornell and completed his degree in engineering. He then earned a Master of Arts degree at Cornell in education, and a Master of Education degree at Columbia in psychology. He became a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor and worked for more than 2 years at Abilities, Inc., where he provided vocational and placement counseling for severely disabled individuals. Wanting to accomplish still more, Ken enrolled in Hofstra University's school of Law and worked for more than 40 years as a Nassau County assistant district attorney, where he became a Deputy Bureau Chief. Ken's memoir is titled "I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story," and was published in October 2023. He and his lovely wife Anna are the proud parents of triplet boys.    Ken shares his experience of trying to navigate his own healing as well as his new reality in an era where little was known about spinal cord injuries, and little to no hope of creating a productive life was presented by the medical community. He describes the many challenges of returning to Columbia in a time before the ADA was established and having navigate around a campus with was not wheelchair accessible. With the help and support of his friends, family, and his many caregivers, Ken managed to achieve what all of the medical "experts' had deemed impossible. He shares many pearls of wisdom including how to make the most of a bad situation, that life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans, just because it has not been done before, does not mean, you cannot do it now, maintaining high expectations for yourself as well as for others, and the importance of giving back and helping others. Download this powerful and inspiring episode to hear Ken's story and discover the power of surviving and thriving with courage, resilience, and determination. Such a powerful story of inspiration against all odds! Connect with Ken: https://kenkunken.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566473121422 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUUa2hyQF8ubUmEARY9WKA https://www.instagram.com/ken.kunken/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-j-kunken-b4b0a9a8/   Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300  

On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Ken Kunken, whose extraordinary life story is a powerful example of resilience, perseverance, and the strength of the human spirit.In 1970, while playing football for Cornell University, Ken suffered a devastating neck injury that left him nearly completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. Rather than allowing tragedy to define his future, he chose to redefine what was possible.After a remarkable recovery, Ken returned to Cornell to complete his engineering degree before earning graduate degrees in education and psychology. He became a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor, dedicating himself to helping people with severe disabilities rebuild their lives. Determined to make an even greater impact, Ken later earned his law degree from Hofstra University and served more than 40 years as an Assistant District Attorney for Nassau County, eventually becoming a Deputy Bureau Chief.Ken is also the author of the inspiring memoir, I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story, which chronicles his incredible journey of overcoming adversity through faith, determination, and purpose.Join us for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, leadership, mindset, gratitude, and finding purpose through life's greatest challenges. Ken's story is a reminder that while we can't always choose our circumstances, we can choose how we respond to them.Watch on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Sifu Rafael is a master instructor and the founder of Speaking Prowess, where he combines expertise in communication and leadership to help individuals unlock their full potential. As a professional speaker, solutions expert, and executive coach, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a lifestyle transformation that blends movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at sifumethod.comThat's where connecting with Sifu Rafael matters.Through Speaking Prowess and Sifu's Mind Body Method, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts refine their message, command a room, and step onto more stages with clarity and confidence. From podcasts and live shows to keynote stages and curated experiences, Sifu Rafael helps people get seen, heard, and positioned as trusted voices in their industry while sharpening their speaking skills along the way.If you know you're meant to speak, lead, and impact at a higher level, this conversation is your invitation.Visit sifurafael.com to connect, explore speaking opportunities, and start positioning yourself for more stages, stronger presence, and real influence.#coachingcall #sifurafael #resilience #leadership #mindset #overcomingadversity #personalgrowth

When we first met Ruthie Jones, we knew she had an incredible story. A Division I soccer goalie at Duke. A first-year student at Weill Cornell Medicine. But what surprised us most wasn't her resume—it was the way she thinks.Ruthie shares how growing up in a family of athletes taught her confidence, resilience, and teamwork, why one decision at age 11 changed the course of her life, and how the mindset she developed as a goalkeeper has prepared her for the challenges of becoming a doctor.We also talk about what life is really like as a first-year medical student, balancing athletics with academics, anatomy lab and cadavers (yeesh), moving to New York City after Duke, and the friendships she's found at Weill Cornell. Plus, we couldn't resist talking about our medical pet peeves.It's a great story of how remarkable people find their paths. We loved her!Shout out to her whole family and especially to her brother, Daniel Jones for bringing us all together. And a thank you too to Jack Gitlin - the Jones friendship started with him.Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

Since 1983, I have seen horse dentistry shift from hand-floating, done without medication or machines, to a mechanical approach using sedation and motorized tools to remove sharp enamel edges. My main argument is that these newer procedures are not proven to achieve better outcomes, yet are often promoted based on arbitrary goals. As a result, horse owners may become confused or exposed to unnecessary techniques that may not benefit their horses. Listeners may react strongly to this podcast because horse dentistry divides opinion. My central point is simple: horses should receive dental care, regardless of the technique. Yet debates over various methods overshadow the real issue: many horses get no dental care at all. It's like missing the main purpose of a journey by arguing about driving style, while the real problem is not picking up the passenger. If horses in rural areas lack access to dental care—whether due to a lack of practitioners or restrictive laws—they continue to suffer. My focus is to explain why I use my methods and to emphasize that it is better for horses to receive reasonable dental care, by any method, than none at all. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - My equine dentistry training and personal beliefs. 2:15 - The history of equine dentistry is obscure and non-memorable. 5:44 - The horse's threshold of pain and their ability to express themselves without sedation. 8:02 - The purpose of medicating horses for dentistry. 11:12 - All areas of every tooth can be addressed with hand floats once the anatomy and position of the teeth within the horse's mouth are learned. 13:12 - The three lies often given to say why hand floating is less effective than power floating with sedation. 14:24 - Horsemanship reasons for not using drugs and power equipment to float horses. 16:25 - Practical reasons for not using drugs and power equipment to float horses. 17:44 - Scientific reasons for not using drugs and power equipment to float horses. 18:25 - Conclusions about floating horses and the method used. ******************************* #horses #veterinary #horseteeth #horsecare #equinedentistry Join us at The Horses Advocate Community page: https://community.thehorsesadvocate.com/yt Dentistry: https://theequinepractice.com/ Horsemanship Dentistry School: https://www.horsemanshipdentistryschool.com/c/information/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHorsesAdvocate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsesadvocate/ Geoff Tucker is a veterinarian and horseman who has worked with horses since 1973, earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 1984. Geoff went from mucking stalls as a farmhand to starting his own equine practice. He advocates for the horse by educating horse owners through his vast experience, with an emphasis on dentistry, horsemanship, nutrition, and more.

Jennifer Gershberg is a campus and keynote speaker and a former University of Maryland professor. Through her campus programs, keynotes, trainings, and online courses, she helps prospective and current college students build confidence and competence by teaching them the fundamental skills they need for academic and professional success. While on the faculty at the University of Maryland, Jennifer won numerous teaching awards, including the highly coveted Allen J. Krowe Award for Teaching Excellence. She has been a featured guest on multiple podcasts, including Real Housewives of New Jersey Margaret Josephs' “Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget.” Jennifer attended Cornell University and the George Washington University Law School. Jennifer's speaking career is a product of her deep concern for and commitment to student wellbeing. As a professor, she observed a continuous decline in student competencies and mental health following the pandemic and felt compelled to broaden her impact, leading her to this work. Jennifer is known for her natural ease and connection with students, relatability, genuine investment in student success, and being “nurturing but tough -- exactly what students need.” (source: a student) In our conversation, we discussed: • How students build confidence and reduce anxiety • Some of the academic challenges she noticed college students commonly face • Advice for students who need to ask for letters of recommendation  • Advice for parents to help their children launch into college successfully ---------- The bad news: Let's be honest—the transition to college comes with challenges. As summer arrives, many students and parents are feeling the pinch of college costs. The merit aid offered by colleges is often less than hoped for, and concerns about students thriving without the guardrails of high school are increasing. Now, here's the good news: I've partnered with former college professor Jennifer Gershberg to help you turn these hurdles into opportunities for success. Jennifer is passionate about equipping students with essential skills—from time management to building strong relationships with professors—that set them up for college and beyond. Her “Welcome to College! Bootcamp for Incoming Students” is specifically designed to prepare incoming students for the demands of college life, making the transition smoother and more confident. For just $159—a tiny investment compared to the staggering costs of college—this course offers immense value. And here's the best part: when you enroll through this link only, you'll receive the Scholarship GPS course for free! (That's a $197 value!) This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of securing scholarships—from finding scholarships, prioritizing the right ones, to crafting standout essays. Don't let the financial stress or fear of the unknown hold you back. Take advantage of this limited-time offer to give your student the tools they need for success. Once you purchase, I'll send you instructions to access your free Scholarship GPS course. Act now—your student's brighter college journey starts today! ---------- When Sarah's son experienced a medical emergency during his first semester of college, she suddenly found herself navigating an unexpected situation no family plans for. Fortunately, she had purchased GradGuard Tuition Insurance when her son started at Denison University. What began as a simple precaution became an invaluable source of support during a difficult time. In this testimonial, she shares how the claims process was straightforward, responsive, and easy to navigate, allowing her family to focus on what mattered most: her son's health and recovery. The tuition refund provided the flexibility and financial relief they needed while he took time away from school to heal before successfully returning to continue his education. Like homeowners or car insurance, you hope you never need to use it but it's comforting to know it's there if you do. Listen to her story and learn how tuition insurance helped provide peace of mind when the unexpected happened.

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 732, my conversation with Alexandra Kleeman, author of the novel Something New Under the Sun (Hogarth Press). Air date: October 13, 2021. Alexandra Kleeman's other books include the short story collection Intimations and the novel You Too Can Have A Body Like Mine, which was awarded the 2016 Bard Fiction Prize and was a New York Times Editor's Choice. In 2020, she was awarded the Rome Prize and the Berlin Prize, and was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in Fiction in 2022. Her fiction has been published in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Zoetrope, Conjunctions, and Guernica, among others, and other writing has appeared in Harper's, The New York Times Magazine, VOGUE, Tin House, n+1, and The Guardian. Her work has received fellowships and support from Bread Loaf, MacDowell, Djerassi, and the Headlands Center for the Arts. She is an Associate Professor at Cornell University and a Contributing Writer at the New York Times Magazine. She lives in Ithaca and Colorado with her husband, Alex Gilvarry. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rula.com/otherppl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

— What separates those who thrive from those who remain stuck? Is success determined by talent, circumstances, or something deeper?  In today's conversation, we explore the power of mindset and how the way we think shapes the way we live. We'll discuss how limiting beliefs can quietly hold us back, why resilience is often more important than talent, and how our thoughts, emotions, and daily habits influence the results we create in our lives. We'll also dive into the relationship between mindset, manifestation, and purposeful action—examining how lasting transformation occurs when we align our vision with consistent effort. Along the way, we'll explore practical tools for overcoming self-doubt, navigating setbacks, cultivating confidence, and developing the mental resilience needed to pursue our dreams. At its heart, this conversation is about becoming the person capable of creating the life you desire—not through luck or circumstance, but through intentional awareness, growth, and action. It is an invitation to discover how changing your mindset can open the door to greater success, fulfillment, meaning, and joy. Valeria sits with Alexander Pelley — He is the author of  "The Champion's Mindset: Unlocking The Power Of Positive Thinking, Manifestation, Success."  Alexander (Alex) Pelley is a global mindset and business strategist and the international best-selling author of The Champion's Mindset. He is a certified speaker and coach with Maxwell Leadership and the Brave Thinking Institute, holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, and completed the Marketing Strategy program at Cornell University. Over the past 20 years, Alex has coached business executives to achieve extraordinary levels of success, and following a profound personal tragedy, he dove into in-depth research on mindset, neuroscience, and performance. He now combines these experiences to help leaders and high performers unlock breakthrough results in both business and life. Today, he empowers entrepreneurs, executives, and elite performers with the Champion's Mindset—a practical framework for mental resilience, clarity, and peak performance. To learn more about Alexander Pelley and his work, please visit: https://alexanderpelley.com/

On this episode we're joined by Orin Robinson of Cornell University to discuss the modern methods of monitoring birds and especially waterfowl. Orin is a Senior Research Associate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and has traveled the world studying birds. His love is waterfowl and he explains eBird and Merlin to us. It's a fascinating discussion with a scientist that has amazing insight into the modern methods of studying of waterfowl and terrestrial birds. The future is here and we can all be citizen scientists and help. Listen, Learn and Enjoy. https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don't forget to include your contact info so we can reach you if you win a prize! Support the showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue  Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com 

At age 16, violinist Ariana Kim made her debut with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and at age 24, she was appointed acting concertmaster of the Louisiana Philharmonic.  Ariana made her New York recital debut at Carnegie's Weill Hall during her doctoral studies at Juilliard and she is now a tenured professor at Cornell University.  Equally devoted to contemporary and long-established literature, Ariana held a 10-year position with the New York New Music Ensemble Ne(x)tworks and she is currently in her 19th season with The Knights. The 2024-2025 season brought a 6-performance residency at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and she gave a rare performance of Bartok's Violin Concerto No. 1 at Jordan Hall in Boston with the Cornell Symphony.  Her solo album, (un)common thread, explores improvisation through the lens of Mozart and Beethoven sonatas alongside world folk music, with collaborators Roger Moseley (fortepiano) and Shane Shanahan (percussion) was recently released on Tiger Turn Records.  

Over the last couple of years, media coverage of China has focused on the trade war launched by the Trump administration. While Trump and his tariffs have been grabbing the headlines, there have been some major developments in China's domestic political economy. So far this year, the Chinese authorities have announced plans to reform the hukou system that controls the movement of workers around the country. They've also published their latest five-year plan setting out development goals for the rest of the decade. Eli Friedman joins Long Reads to talk about what's been happening in China. Eli is a professor of global labor at Cornell University and the coauthor of China in Global Capitalism. Long Reads is a Jacobin podcast looking in-depth at political topics and thinkers, both contemporary and historical, with the magazine's writers. Hosted by features editor Daniel Finn. Produced by Conor Gillies with music by Knxwledge.

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"You have to figure out how to make self-care a priority because you know the body does not sit still... Your mindset will allow you to move forward, or it will take you backwards." —Dr. Mitra Ray Stanford-trained biologist Dr. Mitra Ray spent three decades building a career in women's longevity, but the habits she taught everyone else became something she never expected: the infrastructure that kept her upright after her husband, Doug, died suddenly in a paragliding accident in October 2023. In this conversation with host Justine Reichman, Dr. Ray traces her path from NIH- and Alzheimer's-funded cancer research to walking away from the lab, building a word-of-mouth wellness brand that sold 2 million copies with zero advertising, and eventually testing her own biological age during the hardest year of her life — and watching it go backward. This episode is for anyone navigating midlife, grief, perimenopause, or the quiet realization that the wellness habits they've dismissed as trendy might be the thing holding them together. Dr. Ray and Justine talk candidly about cold plunging, sobriety, plant-based nutrition, sleep science, and the gut-microbiome research behind cravings — grounding every claim in the biology, not the buzzwords. Key takeaways: Dr. Ray's biological age measurably reversed during the year she grieved her husband, evidence that consistent habits can outperform circumstance. Comparing your current body to a memory of your 25-year-old self is biologically counterproductive — memories change every time you access them, and the comparison itself triggers cortisol and inflammation. Cold plunging activates the anterior mid-cingulate cortex, the brain region tied to willpower and will to live, which Dr. Ray leaned on deliberately after losing Doug. Food cravings are largely dictated by gut bacteria, not willpower — feeding plant-based bacteria gradually shifts what your body craves. "Superagers" in their 80s are still generating new neurons, making neurogenesis — not a return to a younger self — the more useful benchmark for healthy aging. Grief lives in the body: cortisol, thyroid, and hormone levels shift during loss, and naming that process without judgment is part of recovering from it. Listen to the full conversation and subscribe to Essential Ingredients for more real conversations at the intersection of food, purpose, and building a better future: https://tinyurl.com/Essential-Ingredients-Podcast  Meet Dr. Ray:  Living a long, healthy life is not as complicated as the wellness industry would have you believe. Dr. Mitra Ray has spent more than 30 years helping people understand this, and more importantly, live it. Her path into health was shaped by both rigorous science and lived experience. She completed her undergraduate degree at Cornell University and earned her PhD from Stanford Medical School, where her research was funded by multiple NIH grants and recognized with the Young Investigator Award from the Federation of American Societies in Experimental Biology. Her work has been published in Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and the Journal of Cell Biology: journals that do not publish ideas lightly. But credentials alone do not explain why audiences across four continents keep coming back to hear her speak, or why her books and lectures on health, beauty, brain function, and longevity have resonated as widely as they have. The reason is simpler: she translates what the science actually says into something you can do and sustain. Her focus has always been whole plant foods, an active body, and a clear mind. These three things, she has come to understand, are not a wellness trend. They are the foundation. Everything downstream of that foundation- how you look, how you feel, how you age- follows. The Elder's Evolution, her Substack publication, is where she writes about what it means to age well, with full attention paid to both the biology and the deeper questions that biology alone cannot answer. Website LinkedIn Instagram Substack Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Podcast Chapters: 01:31 Meet Dr. Mitra Ray: From Stanford Lab to Wellness Pioneer 05:41 Leaving Science: How Her Family and Peers Reacted 09:03 Why Doctors Still Ignore Whole-Food Nutrition 16:52 Stop Comparing Yourself to a Body That No Longer Exists 19:45 Building a 2-Million-Copy Word-of-Mouth Wellness Brand 23:03 After Doug's Death: The Habits That Became Her Infrastructure 32:36 Cold Plunging, the AMC, and Rebuilding Willpower After Loss 51:02 The Real Benchmark for Aging Isn't Your 25-Year-Old Self 54:34 Cravings Aren't Willpower — It's Your Gut Microbiome 

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When we think about core stability, digestive efficiency, or functional breathing patterns, we rarely consider the foundational muscle group resting at the base of our pelvis. Yet, pelvic floor health directly dictates everything from diaphragmatic excursion to bowel regularity, posture, and systemic stress management.In this episode, Hallie sits down with Dr. Svetlana Mehlman, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, back pain, and lymphatic drainage. Dr. Svetlana breaks down the complex anatomy and mechanics of the pelvic floor, explaining why a tight, tense pelvic muscle is often a hypertonic, weakened one rather than a strong one.About the Guest: Svetlana Mehlman, PT, DPT, MLD-CDr. Svetlana Mehlman is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, back pain, and lymphatic drainage. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Development from Cornell University and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at New York University. Her passion for pelvic floor physical therapy was ignited early in her career while treating pregnant and postpartum patients suffering from pain and pelvic dysfunction.Key Topics & TakeawaysThe Pelvic Core Connection: Understanding how the pelvic floor acts as the true base of your deep stabilization system, working in tandem with the diaphragm and abdominal wall.Tightness vs. Strength: Demystifying the myth that a tight pelvic floor is a strong one, and why muscle hypertonicity restricts blood flow, movement, and functional length.Breathing and Digestive Motility: Exploring how diaphragmatic movement mechanically massages internal organs, directly impacting gut motility, constipation, and bowel transit time.Soundbites"The pelvic floor is an integral part of your deep core system. It cannot function in isolation from how you breathe or sit.""Muscles need to move through a full range of motion. A tight pelvic floor is not a strong pelvic floor—it's a fatigued, restricted one.""When we fix the breathing mechanics at the top, we relieve the mechanical pressure on the pelvic floor at the bottom."Timestamps 000:01:04 — Hallie Bulkin introduces guest Svetlana Mehlman (DPT, CSCS).00:02:41 — What is the pelvic floor and how does it function as part of the core?00:05:00 — The role and mechanics of using a Squatty Potty.00:08:08 — The link between chronic constipation, bladder issues, and incontinence.00:10:46 — Practical tips: The "I Love You" abdominal massage.00:12:00 — How diaphragmatic breathing regulates the pelvic floor and nervous system.00:15:16 — Why travel and routine changes trigger constipation.00:22:30 — Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (and why tight doesn't mean strong).00:29:31 — Why you should never "hover" or rely on "just-in-case" peeing.00:32:14 — Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) principles and how posture connects to pelvic health.Links & ResourcesConnect with Dr. Svetlana: Explore specialized care programs, resources, and consultation details at Pelvic Harmony.If this episode changed how you see the body, that's just one case. Inside The Integrated Therapist™, you grow the clinical reasoning to spot the root cause, think past your own discipline, and feel sure about what to assess, treat, refer, and co-treat. Come join us at: https://theintegratedtherapist.com/WORTH A LISTEN: CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEYEpisode 233: Understanding Your Pelvic Floor with Britnie Hornsby, PT, DPT, Cert DIN, Cert VRS, PCES.Episode 185: Laura Glazebrook, DPT The Pelvic Floor and Jaw Connection.STAY CONNECTED

Rachel Siegfried, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City with extensive experience treating trauma across diverse populations. She holds a B.S. from Cornell University and a doctorate from LIU Brooklyn, and has trained in major NYC hospital and clinic settings, working with individuals including trauma survivors, veterans, 9/11 first responders, undocumented individuals, LGBTQIA clients, and emerging adults.She recently authored a chapter on complex PTSD for a book on trauma and the law, helping legal professionals better understand trauma's psychological impact. Dr. Siegfried is particularly interested in exploring moral injury and how untreated trauma is often misdiagnosed as personality pathology rather than recognized as PTSD.SelfWorks websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Rebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist

HITM: In today's "Where are they now" segment, we catch up with editor Lisa Slade, who first joined us 16 years ago on episode 5. We're also joined by Steve Kraus, Head of Farrier Services at Cornell University, for expert advice on summer hoof care, plus another round of Realli BAD Adz. Don't miss it!AUDITOR POST SHOW: Jamie's questionable fashion choices!HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4004 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsPic Credit: Homer and Lisa SladeGuest: Lisa Slade, Director of Content of Practical Horseman and Dressage TodayGuest: Steve Kraus, Head of farrier services at Cornell UniversityLink: Mrs Pastures ContestSpalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order. Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:57 - Horse of the Week04:34 - Daily Whinnies 08:34 - Mrs. Pastures giveaway11:19 - “Where Are They Now” Lisa25:45 - Summer hoof care (Kraus)37:01 - Really Bad Ads 57:19 - Auditor post show

The White-eyes are coming! And in a few parts of the ABA Area, they are already here and spreading. Introduced non-native species often fly under the radar of birders until the moment comes that they simply cannot be ignored any longer, and it seems like we are at that point with White-eyes, who are an increasingly common part of the landscape in the west. Rajan Rao is a California birder and Cornell University student. whose article about white-eyes was the cover story of the May 2026 issue of Birding magazine... Also, the US federal government proposes some significant changes to the Endangered Species Act. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

What destroyed the Roman Republic was not one man or one moment, but a slow collapse of trust, duty, and shared values. In this episode, Ryan and ancient historian Barry Strauss discuss the broken civic bargain, economic strain, political violence, and personal ambition that pushed Rome toward civil war. They also talk about Cato's refusal to compromise, Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon, and the warning the fall of the Roman Republic still holds for us today.Barry Strauss is a bestselling author, classicist, military and naval historian, and one of the leading authorities on leadership lessons from the ancient world. He is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, the Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies Emeritus at Cornell University, and a leading expert on ancient military history. Barry is the author of ten books on ancient history, translated into twenty languages, including The War That Made the Roman Empire, Ten Caesars, The Death of Caesar, and his latest book, Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire.Follow Barry on Instagram | @barrystrauss

The U.S. has long professed to be a country where people can seek refuge. That's the promise etched into the base of the Statue of Liberty. But it's never been that clear-cut. And in June, the Supreme Court passed two rulings that could make seeking safe haven in the U.S. even more difficult. Today on the show, the story of how the U.S. asylum system was forged in response to moments of crisis, and where it left gaps: from Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust, to Cuban and Haitian asylum seekers during the Cold War, to the precarious system of today.This episode originally aired in December 2024.Guests:Maria Cristina Garcia, Professor of History at Cornell University, studying immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekersRuth Wasem, former Immigration Policy Specialist at the U.S. Library of Congress' Congressional Research Service and author of the forthcoming book, The Struggle for Fairness: Forging the Immigration Act of 1965Support shows like Throughline with NPR+. Sign up today at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy