Podcasts about Craft

In this episode of the Craft to Career Podcast, I'm joined by Abby Glassenberg, founder of the Craft Industry Alliance — an organization created to help makers, designers, teachers, and creative entrepreneurs build real, sustainable businesses. Many creatives start with a love of making, but quickly discover that success requires much more than talent. It requires education, connections, and support. Abby shares why she created the Craft Industry Alliance, what resources are available (both free and paid), and how makers can avoid common business mistakes by learning from others in the industry. We also talk about the changing craft industry, what opportunities exist right now, and why community may be one of the most valuable business tools a creative entrepreneur can have. Whether you want to publish quilt patterns, teach, design fabric, or grow a handmade business, this conversation will help you understand where to find support and how to move forward with confidence. What You'll Learn Why Abby started the Craft Industry Alliance The biggest struggles creative entrepreneurs face Why business education matters for makers Free resources available to creatives The benefits of joining the Craft Industry Alliance How networking helps grow a creative business What the future of the craft industry looks like About Abby Abby Glassenberg is the founder of the Craft Industry Alliance, a professional organization for craft professionals including designers, teachers, shop owners, writers, and manufacturers. She is also a long-time craft entrepreneur and podcast host dedicated to helping makers succeed in business.

This week we're brooding, Victorian style, with Vulture's Bilge Ebiri! Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is a Best Picture nominee and is well represented in the craft categories, but it has only one acting nomination, for Jacob Elordi's hulking monster. It's of a piece with past craft-heavy Oscar contenders like Dune or The Lord of the Rings, but does Frankenstein actually stand a chance? We discuss the film itself, its lavish sets and costumes, del Toro's choice to center the monster as the hero, and how that decision reshapes the monster's opposite, Victor, played by Oscar Isaac. We also touch on the new Wuthering Heights, also starring Jacob Elordi, the history of Wuthering Heights adaptations, the shameless state of celebrity Super Bowl ads, and finally atone for our past sins, as Bilge defends previous subjects Train Dreams and Hamnet against our critiques. As it turns out, we were the monster all along. Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Beck's modern cast and carved figurative glass sculptures are inspired by industrial and architectural works as well as the human form, with an emphasis on formal aspects. Interested in playing the volumes of mass against the rhythm of the lines, Beck enjoys the interplay of the visual versus the verbal, creating art that challenges the eye as well as the mind. Beck states: "My wife, Valerie, got me a book about the competitive relationship between Picasso and Matisse. Their artistic dialogue about the figure has fired my imagination, especially the way they shared and borrowed images and ideas from one another, as well as from history and literature. Between this book and visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, I've been inspired by the use of shape, form, and mass to create something more universal than the literal subject." A studio artist who was based in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, for 30 years before moving to Hawaii in 2020, Beck began working in glass at Hastings College in Nebraska, where he received his BA. The artist received his MFA from Southern Illinois University, where he studied with Bill Boysen. He was awarded residencies at the Appalachian Center for Crafts 1989 to 1991, and in 1994 received a Visual Arts Fellowship from the North Carolina Arts Council, followed by a National Endowment for the Arts regional Visual Arts Fellowship from the Southern Arts Federation in 1995. A student of the Studio Glass movement, Beck has assisted at Pilchuck Glass School, assisting artists Curtiss Brock and Jan Mares, as well as at the Penland School of Craft.   Beck currently shares a studio with wife Valerie Thomas Beck in Hakalau, Hawaii. Valerie has been a designer and co-conspirator to Rick since 1984. Both artists have been artists-in-residence at Penland School of Crafts, North Carolina, (1991-94) and have also been instructors there. Their blown glass work consists mainly of vessels – canvasses for imagery based on dreams and experiences ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. These vessels document their lives while providing beauty and pleasure. Since moving to the Big Island, Beck's challenge in making glass work is two-fold. First, to create work without using fossil fuels or adding to the demand for capacity on the electrical grid. Their new studio is powered by a solar/photo voltaic and battery system. Second, to create work that excites and challenges his concepts of art inside these new energy parameters. For him, formal aspects are crucial. Beck stretches and manipulates common shapes and objects, reducing the objects to pattern and geometry. Currently, he is producing work focusing on the geometry of life, plant, and human forms.  Beck's work will be on view in 2026 at Blue Print Gallery, Dallas, Texas, opening February 26; at Hidell Brooks Gallery, Charlotte, North Carolina, in May; at Blue Spiral 1 group show, Asheville, North Carolina; and at Ken Saunders, Chicago, Illinois. His work is also represented by Raven Gallery, Aspen, Colorado.    

This week as we continue the erotic thrillers month, we get a little witchy.  We watched The Craft, the second best Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich of 1996, see the previous episode.    Want to pick a movie we do an episode on and record a special commentary just for you? Purchase something from our wish list! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FN64UXVJTOEH?ref_=wl_share We are riffers on Cineprov! Check us out!! How will the Craft hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Keiko, Alex, Jeremy Directed by Andrew Fleming Starring: Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True, Skeet Ulrich, Christine Taylor, Breckin Meyer, Nathaniel Marston, Cliff De Young

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Before we dive into our interview today, I want to let you know I have a very special masterclass coming up called How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook. In this clas,s I will help you: Discover what traditional publishers want in 2026 Position yourself for a publishing deal without years of trial & error  Craft a viable cookbook concept that attracts agents & publishers  Build three deal-ready essentials to help you feel prepared  To register, head over to Cookbook Writers Academy. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Susan Gravely. is the Founder and CEO Emerita of VIETRI, a lifestyle brand offering handcrafted Italian tabletop and home-and-garden accessories. She started VIETRI alongside her sister and mother after they took a magical trip to Italy in 1983. They fell in love with the hand-painted dinnerware we found on the Amalfi Coast and decided to start a wholesale business. Since that trip forty years ago, VIETRI has become the largest American importer of Italian ceramics. Susan is the author of 2 books Italy on a Plate, which we discussed in Episode 234, and today her newest book Italy in a Glass, where Susan explores the Italian ritual of aperitivo, where cocktails, mocktails, and small bites set the stage for festive gatherings. Inspired by her own experiences in Italy, Gravely shares the art of entertaining Italian-style, blending personal stories with time-tested recipes and tips from her Italian friends. Today on the show we talk about: Building VIETRI: From a Family Discovery to a Global Brand Italy, Craftsmanship, and Living Beautifully Cookbook Writing & Storytelling Through Food Leadership, Legacy, and Susan's Next Chapter as CEO Emerita Things We Mention In This Episode: Come learn how to get paid to write a cookbook in this free masterclass  Vietri: Fine Italian Ceramic Dinnerware and Decor Italy in a Glass: Adventures, Aperitivi, Antipasti  

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: James Hauptman "And that's the ripple effect that happens when men of God like you take this seriously and put real teeth into noticing what's necessary for this season." - Steve Macchia In this concluding episode of Season 38, Steve Macchia welcomes James Hopman to share how he crafted his personal rule of life in the midst of an exceptionally full season. As a pastor, seminary student, husband, and father of four, James reflects on how intentional rhythms of prayer, Sabbath, family connection, and mission keep his life from becoming chaotic — even when it is undeniably busy. Together, they explore why any season is the right season to begin a rule of life, why belovedness must be the foundation, and how a rule of life remains a living, revisable document. James offers a practical and deeply personal glimpse into the daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly rhythms that anchor his life in union with God. This episode is an invitation to slow down, notice God's initiatives, and courageously craft your own rule of life. Join the conversation about spiritual discernment as a way of life at www.LeadershipTransformations.org and consider participation in our online and in-person program offerings. Additional LTI spiritual formation resources can be found at www.SpiritualFormationStore.com and www.ruleoflife.com and www.healthychurch.net.    

Las Vegas is famous for giant splashy productions, but a tiny local theater cracked the national spotlight with a 90s horror parody that went viral and started selling out shows. Majestic Repertory Theater found breakout success by leaning into nostalgia, letting audiences film, and turning cult classics like Scream and The Craft into scrappy, immersive musical hits that are now touring beyond Nevada. Founder of Majestic Repertory Theater Troy Heard joins host Sonja Cho Swanson to talk about building buzz on a shoestring, why Vegas is the perfect experimental lab, and what local theater can offer in a big spectacle town. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

SummaryIn this episode of the Newfangled Lawyer podcast, Patrick Patino and Cari Brunkow engage in a deep and reflective conversation about resilience, questioning, and the multifaceted nature of identity within the legal profession. They explore Kari's personal journey as a first-generation American, her experiences in law, and the importance of creating community and holding space for others. The discussion also touches on the significance of creative expression through art, including tattoos and roller derby, as a means of processing emotions and experiences. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for authenticity and the value of embracing the messiness of life and law.About CariCari spends her days standing up to bullies. And arguing with her three year old about how he should eat his chicken nuggets.Lotuslegalpllc.comTakeawaysCivic engagement is a hallmark of Minnesota's culture.Questioning is essential in both life and law.There is no single right answer; the journey matters.Lawyers often struggle with the ownership of their time.Creating community is vital in the legal profession.The practice of law can be a craft that allows for creativity.Holding space for clients is crucial in legal practice.Embracing multifaceted identities enriches personal and professional life.Art and creative expression are important for processing emotions.Tattoos can symbolize personal journeys and healing.

Hello, I am boycotting the AI slop. There was just too much of it at the Super Bowl and it sucked major ass. We are gonna have to stand up to this crap, or let the economy “do it's thing” where we all go broke for a few years and say “cool, we have to do this forever.” Today we had a nice time talking about Heineken, Voodoo Ranger and Vaccinale. That just about covers it. See ya. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Americana Podcast: The 51st State, we listen for a different kind of music.Not the kind that starts on a stage. The kind built into process. The low hum of a sewing machine. The steady rhythm of hands at work. The quiet beat of something being made with intention.The story begins in Tupelo, Mississippi, a town forever tied to music. Gospel, blues, and early rock and roll left their fingerprints here. Rhythm lives in the ground, and making something, whether a song or a pair of jeans, has always meant putting a little of yourself into the work.Blue Delta Jeans was founded here by Josh West and Nick Weaver. Two men who believed craft still mattered, and that manufacturing could carry the same soul as the music that shaped its region. What they built was not about chasing trends. It was about slowing things down, listening closely, and letting process lead.This episode explores the connection between music, labor, and culture. The same values that shape a song shape the things we wear. Authenticity. Repetition. Imperfection. Time.Listen to the full episode on all streaming platforms or at Americanapodcast.com.Like, Share, and Subscribe to Americana Podcast. Episodes and Bonus content available on YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/@robertearlkeenofficial Donate to the show!https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcastInstagram@robertearlkeen1Have questions or suggestions? Emailcreatedirector@robertearlkeen.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

304 / Are you curious how understanding grammar—not just as a set of rules but as a tool for creative expression—can transform your writing and help you find your unique author voice?✨ This week's sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wishWe talked with Patty McGee, a literary consultant and author of Not Your Granny's Grammar to unpack why grammar isn't about memorizing rules, but about developing your unique voice. Patty shared tips on building foundational skills, using grammar to enhance your writing's rhythm, and why it's totally normal to make mistakes. Finding your writing voice through sentence rhythmOvercoming grammar embarrassment as an authorPractical resources for learning grammarEffective strategies for giving and receiving feedback  Trends in grammar and punctuation in modern writing

AI coding assistants promise speed, but what do they mean for quality, trust, and the architect's craft? In this inaugural episode of Next Gen Architecture Playbook, Shweta Vohra and Grady Booch explore a principled view of how architecture must evolve when machines begin writing code alongside humans. They unpack the third golden age of software engineering, where productivity gains are real, where the risks lie, and how architects can design review gates and practices that preserve long term integrity. Drawing on decades of experience across the history of software engineering, the conversation goes beyond hype to examine what should remain firmly human in an AI augmented world, and why architectural judgement, responsibility, and creative thinking matter more now, than ever. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/4tmTR30 Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon London 2026 (March 16-19, 2026) QCon London equips senior engineers, architects, and technical leaders with trusted, practical insights to lead the change in software development. Get real-world solutions and leadership strategies from senior software practitioners defining current trends and solving today's toughest software challenges. https://qconlondon.com/ QCon AI Boston 2026 (June 1-2, 2026) Learn how real teams are accelerating the entire software lifecycle with AI. https://boston.qcon.ai The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - X: https://x.com/InfoQ?from=@ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infoq/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfoQdotcom# - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoqdotcom/?hl=en - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/infoq - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/infoq.com Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Actress and acting coach Bethany Lauren James stops by The Film Situation Podcast for a wide-ranging talk that lives at the intersection of craft, career, and the daily discipline of staying in motion. We revisit how we first met through my early scene-work sessions, then zoom out into Bethany's philosophy of presence in performance, where listening is the whole game.   From there we get concrete: building accountability systems, learning how to generate your own opportunities, and how one student-film booking helped lead to a feature in New Orleans opposite Erika Christensen in THE FOLLOWER. We also talk momentum swings in the industry, including booking FBI and BLUE BLOODS, and how to keep going when the ground shifts under you.   Finally, we dig into the “noise vs signal” idea: focusing each day on the few actions that actually move your larger goals forward. If you want to follow Bethany and her coaching work, she's on Instagram and at Actors Forum, NYC.   If you want, paste your preferred option and tell me your final episode title and I'll tailor the first line to match it (and keep it extra clickable for Spotify search).

Christopher Applewhaite is a physician, bow hunter, and amateur bowyer living on Salt Spring Island on Canada's west coast. In his workshop overlooking the Salish Sea, he can be found carving bows mostly from yew wood that he has harvested. Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Christopher Applewhaite.          Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/oshosibows/Project Quiver at Anchor Point ExpeditionsSummary:In this conversation, Todd and Christopher Applewhaite delve into the art of bow carving, exploring its therapeutic benefits, the challenges of sourcing wood, and the intimate connection to nature that comes with hunting. Christopher shares his personal journey into bow making, the importance of community support, and his aspirations for the future of his craft. The discussion highlights the craftsmanship involved in bow making, the tools and techniques used, and the ethical considerations surrounding hunting practices.Show Notes:Christopher Applewhaite is a bowyer and archery enthusiast.His journey into bow carving began as a personal interest and evolved into a family project.Bow carving serves as a therapeutic outlet for many, including Christopher.The connection to nature is a significant aspect of hunting and bow making.Community support is vital in the bow making craft.Sourcing quality wood for bow making is becoming increasingly challenging.Tools like draw knives and rasps are essential in the bow carving process.Hunting with traditional bows offers a unique and intimate experience with nature.Sustainability and ethical practices are important in hunting.Christopher aims to continue improving his craft and sharing it with others.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Christopher Applewhaite03:41 The Journey of Bow Carving06:46 Therapeutic Aspects of Bow Making and Archery09:33 Personal Background and Connection to Nature12:33 The Craft of Bow Making15:34 Community and Collaboration in Bow Making18:30 Challenges of Sourcing Bow Wood21:42 Tools and Techniques in Bow Carving24:34 Hunting Experiences and Practices27:40 Sustainability and Ethical Hunting30:29 Future Aspirations in Bow Making33:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes Nicholas Pearson Date: February 11th, 2026 EP: 678 TOPIC: Nicholas Pearson is joining me to discuss his new book “ The Witching Stones - The Lore and Craft of The Essential Crystals, Gemstones and Minerals to Empower Your Magic" - The Witching Stones draws from rich veins of geological and occult history, expertly carving that knowledge into practical, powerful magick for today's practitioner.” —Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch and Mastering Magick A definitive guide to the crystals, gems, and humble stones possessing the most ancient and powerful connections to magic and witchcraft. In The Witching Stones, author Nicholas Pearson explores the historical usage of stones—including flint, hagstone, ammonite, fossil urchin, salt, lodestone, lead, toadstone, amber, jet, cross-stone, quartz, moonstone, and emerald—as well as why they are associated with witchcraft. He also offers practical and accessible uses for today's modern practitioner, from the basics of cleansing and consecrating your stones to more advanced techniques such as crafting lead curse tablets, blending incense and oils, and working lunar magic with moonstones. Containing over fifty spells, rituals, and recipes, The Witching Stones focuses on the geology, history, and practical use of crystals and stones in magic, and is suitable for beginners who don't know what to do with crystals as well as experienced crystal lovers who want to take their practice to the next level. While many spell books feature the use of crystals, this is the first to take a deep dive into the topic, exploring the mineral kingdom in the context of alchemy, talismanic magic, and Luciferian witchcraft. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Nicholas Pearson: Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly thirty years. As one of the leading voices in crystal healing today, he offers a unique blend of science and spirituality alongside a grounded, practical approach to working with crystals. He is a regular on the metaphysical circuit, frequently teaching and making appearances on podcasts and doing interviews. Nicholas teaches classes on crystals, Reiki, flower essences, and more online and in person around the world. The author of several books, including Crystal Basics, he lives in Orlando, Florida WEBSITE: www.theluminouspearl.com Purchase the book at Amazon: https://a.co/d/063Ipuae If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Tattoo culture has always been wrapped in rebellion, late nights, and heavy drinking, but what happens when an artist decides to create without numbing? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer sits down with renowned tattoo artist Jeff Crabtree to talk about art, identity, discipline, and the uncomfortable truths no one wants to admit about creativity and alcohol. Jeff opens up about his journey through addiction, tattoo culture, and how sobriety didn't kill his edge, it sharpened it. Together, they unpack why so many creative industries normalize burnout and substance use, how sobriety changes the way you show up in your craft, and what it really takes to build a legacy instead of just a reputation. This conversation goes deeper than tattoos. It's about mastery, presence, masculinity, and creating something meaningful without destroying yourself in the process. In this episode, we cover: How sobriety impacts creativity, focus, and discipline Identity beyond the “artist lifestyle” The difference between rebellion and self-control What it means to build long-term success without self-sabotage Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone questioning the role alcohol plays in your life, this episode will challenge some deeply ingrained narratives, and challenges the status quo. www.lighthousetattooidaho.com @lighthousetattoo.id Warrior Heart Boot Camp - Use promo code SOBERGUY and get $100 off any 2026 Boot Camp! Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking Join “The Victory Circle”, our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout Check out Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-ramer-7534bb257/ Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast Follow us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thatsoberguypodcast  Follow us on X @ThatSoberGuyPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Cole Memo, I will sit down with an Illinois cannabis operator for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to try to build a business in the state's legal market. Watch video version and read show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2026/02/08/e258/

Thank you for listening. Have you been to Cabo Verde?  How was your visit? Do you know anyone who was misdiagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis? Tell us in the comments section. We want hear your stories. Be sure to subscribe and share with your family and friends. Contact me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com Diann Schindler Editor DiannAbroad.com Life After 50: Aging with grace, style and grit. The Craft of Writing YouTube Playlist Intro and Outgo Music, " The Amelia Island Sun," was written for me by incredible violinist and composer, Rafael Javadov. Interlude music, "Journey," by Rafael Javadov.

Moonwater reveals how you can create the loving relationship you desire. Learn to shift—with the Goddess's support. Then, you avoid “feeling empty,” and you can have a good experience on Valentine's Day—and other times—with your lover. For more on how to deal with disruption and chaos, see Moonwater's new book, World On Fire. Check it out with the link below. For more from Moonwater, get one of her books: #witch, #wicca #Wiccan, #Goddess, #God, #The Craft, #witchcraft, #hope, #friend, #love, #support, #MoonwaterSilverClaw, #WorldOnFire, #hope, #grow, #gratitude, #choice, #memory, #truth, #relationship, #love, #partner, #marriage, #healthy, #lover, #valentinesday, #valentine, #disappointment, #expectation,

In her second episode with us, Catrina Craft shares essential tax strategies for entrepreneurs, focusing on home office deductions, the Augusta rule, and the importance of understanding entity structures. She emphasizes the significance of retirement planning and preparing for professional tax assistance to maximize deductions and minimize tax liabilities.As you listen:00:00 Introduction to Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs02:48 Understanding Home Office Deductions05:54 Leveraging the Augusta Rule for Tax Benefits08:39 Entity Structures: Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC10:40 Retirement Planning and Tax Deductions15:32 Preparing for Professional Tax Assistance"Get your books in order.""Let the IRS fund your retirement.""Outsourcing may be the way to go."Takeaways:-Get your books in order to save time and money.-Use tax strategies to benefit your business.-Home office deductions can include utilities and cleaning services.-The Augusta rule allows you to rent your home to yourself for tax benefits.-Understand your entity structure for optimal deductions.-Retirement contributions can be a significant tax deduction.-You can borrow against your retirement funds if structured correctly.-A sole proprietorship is the simplest business structure.-Investing in retirement now can lead to tax-free growth later.-Outsourcing accounting tasks can reduce the risk of errors.

Send a textWelcome back to a new season!We are continuing on with the Life of a Show Girl interpreted with new up coming episodes.Today, I am joined with Dr. Joe Bennett as we break down "Eldest Daughter" by Taylor Swift.Scarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

This episode walks you through this week's astrology + practical and magical tactics to help you harness and navigate the energetics February 9th - 15th, 2026. This week is definitely more. Venus goes for a swim, Mercury gets shady, and Saturn, officially shifts into Aries. Saturn's move is the one to watch. In general grounding is still our focus. Confusion ramps up, but so does the desire to create self-discipline around progress. Mo(o)nday, February 9th: We have significant shifts this week. Continue to focus on care of you so you can care for you and yours. We continue the long game that is 2025 - 2026. More of the energetics that are so major from 2025 take hold in 2026, this week and next. General reminder: The Year of the Snake (2025 energy) is still in play until next week Lunar New Year, February 17th - on the first eclipse of the season. This is when the Fire Horse energy officially begins. Until then, we are shedding, listening, evaluation, releasing, squirming to transform and let go. Don't look away, do not disassociate, escape, or look away. These are defining moments personally, and collectively. We are called to get radically honest about what bad behavior we have let slide and what we really, really, really want..from the depth of our soul....and to then take action towards said thing(s). We still have no personal planets in Earth. My loves, the issue of general stability is real. We will not have support from the astrology on this until March 30th (when Venus moves into Taurus) and May 2nd (When Mercury moves into Taurus). Grounding is everything this year. Mat, meditation, prayer, time alone, root veggies, nourishing food, decrease in caffeine, lifting heavy things, weighted blankets, hugs, slathered in vetiver and honey, conversations with safe community. All of your tools need to be at the ready and you'll need to stick to basics. This is one of those times when motivation will not serve. It's going to be self-discipline and adulting and understanding the long game. We have equal placements in Fire, Air, and Water and this is a nice harmony....again...in theory...without Earth it still feels chaotic, mutable, and in general unstable....because it is...and if we focus on harnessing all the mutability...we can create incredible outcomes because of it, not in spite. We are in transition. As an individual and as a collective. Focus on what you want. Participate at a pace and in ways you can. All is helpful, just please do not tap out completely. Boundaries, limits, expectations, and hopes continue to sharpen. This week as Saturn moves into Aries for the first time since 1999 we gain focus on self-discipline, ambition, responsibility, and self assertion. And although Saturn doesn't do so well in Pisces (where it's been since 2023), it's considered to be in its fall in Aries. I don't prescribe to binaries and try to stay away from it. In astrology nothing is good or bad...but there can be ease or challenges and this is definitely a challenge. It sets a fire under our collective asses. It has us all focusing on what is best for us as an individual (more equity) but we can see how that can create conflict and challenge if everyone individually is focused on personal centering, yes? To harmonize this, we must embrace intersectionality. Freedom for one, is freedom for none. Justice for one is justice for none. We rise together. We thrive together. Our practices are genuinely meant for this. When we calm and center ourselves, we can earnestly do the same for the collective and the future. Tiny and mighty. It still matters. It always matters. This transit takes us to task in a really good way. We will start stepping up in ways we have not before. Go with it. Embrace it. It's a 3 year process. On top of all of this, we're in the eclipse portal. We just need to be aware of how big all the energetics are right now. On top of no Earth in the chart, a shift from one of our major planets (Saturn) the Universe says it's time for buckets full of energy/magic to be dumped on us as it hits the reset button of astrology (power off/power on) in eclipse season. This eclipse portal begins now, essentially, and closes March 13th. This is the period of time we will be uttering "Plot twist! " "That was not on my bingo card for 2026" or "I did not see that coming." PLEASE REMEMBER these things can be incredible gifts, happy surprises, opportunities, and blessings! It is truly wild times with incredible potential and wonderful Easter eggs tucked in them. Stay curious about what your soul really wants, and stay focused and committed to what you want. Where attention goes, energy flows. Tuesday, February 10th: Day 1 of Supportive Solutions - You'll need a wall space for this workout. I know it can be a tricky prop to require, but again I'm a super fan of this no cost support that can also create resistance. Simple is best and always works. Venus in Pisces. This is a regular transition. Venus continues to move her way through the chart house by house. She stays in a sign an average of 4 weeks at a time. Venus loves to be here! We are here for this romantic, poetic, creative, backstroke through our fantasies and realities. Embrace this. Fuel this. Spend extra time with Aphrodite in this period of time (till March 6th) to expand, grow, and protect all the good things in our lives (friendships, networks, communities, partners....overall connections). They both want our desires to become a reality. This is one of the major Easter eggs of 2026. Wednesday, February 11th: Listen to The Magic Spark. Thursday, February 12th: Connect in The Unicorn Wellness Studio private member group. Friday, February 13th: It's Goddess Day! Time to ask: What does my inner goddess need in order to remember she is sacred, divine, and designed to receive? Today is actual Goddess Day - a Friday on the 13th. This is not bad luck, this is a historical celebration of the female divine, in its origin terms, in honor of the 13 moon cycles, our personal 13 moon cycles. It's truly an anti-patriarchal day. Reclaim it. Celebrate. Embrace creative life force, it's unlimited hope and potential to forever recreate, birth, make new, and begin again. However it calls to you, spend time at your altar, spend time with your vessel/body. Remind yourself of the potential YOU are and can generate and participate in. -Mercury Retroshade begins. We know the drill: ▪️Mercury stations retrograde 3xs a year ▪️The slow down prior to stationing Rx is called the pre-shadow or as I call it Retroshade. ▪️The actual Rx is lighter than the pre or post shadow. ▪️This week and next (Retroshade) is the brochure of the lesson/blessing we are to work with in this cycle. ▪️We will revisit this opportunity again in the Rx (February 26th - March 19th) and post shadow (March 20th - April 3rd). This Retrograde isn't great. I cannot sugar coat it. Mercury is not the best swimmer. Things get mucky, confused, poetic, and sound really great but could just be pretty words and empty promises. It could, at its best, offer feeling to heal things, honest words, the get raw and hit soul truths but will take effort after retrograde to bring to actual fruition. Triple check communications, travel, and finances. As clarifying questions. If you think you should check on something, DO. We will thrive and survive, but know this one isn't set up for ease. Check what house Pisces is in in your natal chart. This is where your themes and focus will be. This is great energy for making and creating. Focus on that. Craft, write, sing, dance, garden, cook....this is the way through. Saturn moves into Aries. Please see Monday. But here's the repeat: Saturn moves into Aries for the first time since 1999. We gain focus on self-discipline, ambition, responsibility, and self assertion. And although Saturn doesn't do so well in Pisces (where it's been since 2023), it's considered to be in its fall in Aries. I don't prescribe to binaries and try to stay away from it in the astrology...nothing is good or bad...but there can be ease or challenges and this is definitely a challenge. It sets a fire under our collective asses. It has us all focusing on what is best for us as an individual (more equity) but we can see how that can create conflict and challenge if everyone individually is focused on personal centering, yes? To harmonize this, we must embrace intersectionality. Freedom for one, is freedom for none. Justice for one is justice for none. We rise together. We thrive together. Our practices are genuinely meant for this. When we calm and center ourselves, we can earnestly do the same for the collective and the future. Tiny and mighty. It still matters. It always matters. This transit takes us to task in a really good way. We will start stepping up in ways we have not before. Go with it. Embrace it. It's a 3 year process. This is one of the major shifts we experienced a toe dip into in 2025 but takes root now, in 2026. Neptune and Saturn are travel partners these days. Delusion, dreams, and what it takes to bring outcomes to fruition is the lesson they are trying to teach the collective. Day 1 of Core Solutions - You'll need a set of yoga blocks for this workout. It's extra core focused and you'll be better supported with a cork set of blocks for stability and resistance. Saturday, February 14th: First day of New Moon Energy. We begin the down turn of energy today. But this is no regular new moon we're headed towards on the 17th. We're in the eclipse portal and the energy may have gotten weirder already, as early as Monday or Tuesday. This is a new moon so it's all about clearing the schedule for restoration, rejuvenation, rest, and meditation. Things will shift. Let them. Whatever is leaving, going, releasing....let it. Welcome in the new, emotional intelligence upgrade. Use your monthly meditation (it's a 3rd eye cleanse), work with any of the Energy Healings; Frequency or Goddesses in your UWS member library. Now is the time for recalibration and healings. Sunday, February 15th: Your weekly mantra. I surrender to the pivot. I embrace the plot twist. I keep my heart and mind focused on what I want, wish, and desire. I allow the upgrades, the reveals, the resets, and the fresh timelines. Our wildest dreams are still possible. We hold the vision. Additional Resources: Explore Mentoring Lite for the Spring/Summer session. We begin March 20th. Schedule an Exploration Call for Mentoring Lite February 28th - March 6th. UnicornWellnessStudio.com Offering 30-min Pilates based workouts in alignment to the astrological season and lunar cycles. Activate 30-day guest access at UnicornWellnessStudio.com Subscribe to Tandy's weekly newsletter Follow and DM on Instagram @tandy_gutierrez Additional episodes you might enjoy: EP 103: 2025 Year of the Snake: A Journey into the Heart of Lilith EP 140: Lilithian Language: Creating Boundaries and Bridges in a Single Breath.

It's a bit of a longer episode today but I couldn't tear myself away from my new Bay Area Crafty friends: Monica and Cortney from the fantastic podcast Craft Cook Read Repeat. These joyful makers will inspire creativity and curiosity in the kitchen, on the needles on the nightstand and more. And, one of them answers the age-old question "Are Sophie scarves a project for beginning knitters?"Plus, they share some of their favorite book recommendations. And we get three bonus guest author recommendations this week:Christina Hammonds Reed, author of The Johnson Four recommends American Nightmare by Kelly McWilliams. Rebecca Fallon, author of Family Drama recommends Almost Life by Kiran Mlgood Hargrave.Eleanor Shearer, author of Fireflies in Winter recommends Barkskins by Annie Proulx.Books Discussed:On the Calculation of Volume – Solvej BalleA Sociopath's Guide to A Successful Marriage – by M. K. OliverThe Light Pirate - Lily Brooks-DaltonThe Everlasting by Alix E. HarrowDiary of a Void by Emi Yagi  translated by David Boyd and Lucy NorthBog Queen - Anna North Where to find Cortney and Monica on Social Media:IG @craftcookreadrepeatPodcast WebsiteIG @cortneysf Other Things Mentioned:Ravelrly Imagined Landscapes gnomesSupport the showGet your Books Are My People merch here!I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

We've all heard the advice: feel the fear and do it anyway. But what if pushing through fear isn't always courage — what if sometimes, it's self-betrayal?In this episode of Your Courageous Life, we're unpacking how to know when “doing it scared” helps you grow — and when it's a sign you're overriding your own intuition, plus a practical framework to decode which one you're feeling in the moment.If you've ever forced yourself to speak up, stay, leave, try harder, or tough it out when your body said “no,” this episode will help you reconnect with self-trust and courage that honors your whole self — not just your willpower.

SummaryIn this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and Robert Jackson explore the principles and practices of classical education, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and the role of experience in the learning process. They discuss the journey of educators within the classical education movement, the significance of building a supportive faculty culture, and the need to reclaim experiential learning in an increasingly digital world. The conversation highlights the philosophical underpinnings of classical education, including the pursuit of wisdom and virtue, and contrasts it with modern notions of self-actualization.Topics Covered:The definition and purpose of classical educationThe importance of the relationship with traditionThe role of mentorship in developing the next generation of teachersCreating vibrant school communities to support the work of educationClassical education and self-actualization The importance of experiential learningToday's Guest:Dr. Robert Jackson has promoted liberal education through teaching, scholarship, and administrative activities for 25 years. He began as a professor of English and education, then worked as chief academic officer at Great Hearts, where he founded the GH Institute. Currently, Jackson serves as the executive director of the Florida Institute for Classical Learning. He also serves as a senior fellow for Flagler College and the Chesterton Schools Network, while contributing as an associate editor for Principia journal. Jackson has received teaching awards from Florida State University and The King's College, and was the 2021 recipient of the Salvatori Prize for American Citizenship. He and his colleague Philip Kilgore also run Classical Commons, a digital platform connecting local K-12 schools to the essential resources needed for promoting classical liberal arts education.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:24 Initial Experience with Classical Education06:23 The Role of Classical Commons in Teacher Development11:31 Collaboration Between Homeschooling and Classical Education18:31 Mentorship and the Craft of Teaching26:35 The Mutual Learning Experience in Education27:32 Emerging Talent and Mentorship in Education31:56 The Pursuit of Wisdom and Virtue in Classical Education37:09 Self-Actualization: Classical vs. Modern Perspectives43:44 The Importance of Historical Perspective in Education50:13 Reclaiming Experience in LearningEpisode Links:Classical Commons: https://classicalcommons.orgFlorida Institute for Classical Learning 2026 Summit: https://flclassical.org/2026summit/University of Dallas Links:Classical Education Master's Program at the University of Dallas: udallas.edu/classical-edSt. Ambrose Center Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators: https://k12classical.udallas.edu/Support the showIf you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating and review — it helps others find us!

Master Career Coach Mark Langford will guide you in discovering your true calling and making a successful transition into a fulfilling role or a profitable entrepreneurial venture. With experience spanning eight industry changes, founding three businesses, and helping over 1,000 professionals secure jobs or launch ventures aligned with their skills and interests, Mark Langford has the expertise to help you clearly define and achieve your professional goals. Discover how to leverage your unique talents and abilities.Craft a vision statement that reflects your true aspirations.Identify and prioritize the industries, professions, and roles that best suit you.Set SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-specific—to guide your progress.Develop a step-by-step strategic action plan.Create a compelling value proposition that highlights your strengths.He is the author of Thank God It is Wednesday: The Business Professional's Guide to Realizing Purpose, Passion, and Life/Work Balance. https://c-synergy.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

En este episodio especial conversamos con Evan Craft, reconocido cantante y autor, sobre su nuevo libro “La Milla Extra”, una obra inspiradora que nos anima a no rendirnos, seguir adelante y amar a los demás con propósito. Evan comparte con nosotros las experiencias que dieron vida a este proyecto, lleno de fe, esperanza y desafíos superados. A través de sus palabras descubriremos cómo dar “la milla extra” puede transformar no solo nuestra vida, sino también la de quienes nos rodean. Un espacio lleno de ánimo, reflexión y amor, perfecto para quienes necesitan un impulso para continuar y recordar que siempre vale la pena seguir caminando.

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this week the geeks are celebrating first of the three Friday the 13ths with a drink along to the 7th movie in the Friday the 13th franchise.Beer for the Episode:Ciders from Angry OrchardSupport us:Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DrinkINGeekOUTExclusive DiGo T-Shirts https://drinkingeekout.threadless.com/Another Place for T-Shirts https://drinkingeekout.dashery.com/Alt https://www.teepublic.com/stores/drinkin-geekoutLinks:https://www.instagram.com/drinkingeekout/https://www.threads.net/@drinkingeekouthttps://www.tiktok.com/@drinkingeekouthttps://bsky.app/profile/drinkingeekout.bsky.socialhttps://www.x.com/drinkingeekouthttps://www.facebook.com/DrinkINgeekOut/https://www.drinkingeekout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textJoin us for another amazing episode of Hash Church. This SUnday we will be speaking about one of my true cannabis loves HAZE.. Narrow leaf drug cultivars, and exotics as they have been called. We have a special group of folks who will be joining us to speak on all things Haze. Hope you enjoy At Hash Church, we talk a lot about ritual, respect for the plant, and elevating the experience. That's exactly why we're proud to be supported by Puffco.Puffco continues to set the standard for modern consumption with tools built for people who truly care about flavor, temperature, and intentional use.From the Puffco Peak Pro with the 3D XL Bowl — delivering consistent heat, bigger hits, and unmatched terp expression —to the Proxy, redefining modular, ritual-based consumption,and the Pivot, bringing true Puffco performance into a compact, everyday format…These aren't gadgets.They're purpose-built tools for hash and solventless.We're genuinely grateful for Puffco's continued support of Hash Church, our guests, and our community. Their belief in education, culture, and quality helps us keep these conversations alive.

In this episode of High Value Discussions, we sit down with Jeremy Craft. A state champion track athlete whose pursuit extends far beyond the track. Known for his work ethic, Jeremy represents what it means to set the tone in both physical performance and personal character.As a devoted follower of Christ, Jeremy shares how his faith shapes the way he trains, competes, and approaches life. We dive into the principles that have guided his journey, the mental and spiritual frameworks behind sustained athletic performance, and how anchoring identity in Christ creates clarity, resilience, and purpose.High Value Discussions is produced/edited by: https://assetmediaproduction.com/If you could be so kind and subscribe to my Youtube channel, like, comment, and share.As well as giving a 5 star rating followed by a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify.This helps the show grow tremendously, and I would greatly appreciate the support as I promise to continue to give value to each and every one of you.Connect with Jeremy Craft:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcraft0TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jerm.the.wormFollow High Value Discussions Socials:YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@HighValueDiscussions/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-value-discussions/id1704921472Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55cxAJO4lPphznNGTTo1A8Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluediscussions/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highvaluediscussionsHigh Value Beings:HVB: https://www.highvaluebeings.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluebeingsHigh Value Analysis:X: https://x.com/hvanalysisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gonzalez-4b21a72b1/

In this episode of the Craft of Fatherhood Podcast, host Ned Schaut reflects on his journey as a father, sharing insights from his experiences and conversations over the past year. He emphasizes the importance of observation in parenting, how impactful it can be to have annual family meetings for reflection on the year and connection, and the sheer power of setting goals and dreams as a family.---------Is your son coming of age as a man? He needs a rite of passage.Check out Genesis. www.riseupkings.com/ffn---------Liked this episode? The Craft of Fatherhood is a weekly short reflection by Ned. For the full Fatherhood Field Notes podcast, check out the weekly releases on Tuesdays!---------Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodfieldnotesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FatherhoodfieldnotesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreateMentioned in this episode:Rise Up Kings Genesis - a rite of passage experience for young menThis episode was brought to you by Genesis - a rite of passage for boys becoming men - by Rise Up Kings.

This week on the Walk-In Talk Podcast, we step off solid ground and into one of the most demanding kitchens you can run. Chef Thomas Parker, Executive Chef with Manthey Hospitality, joins us on location aboard Craft, a fine-dining cocktail and food river cruise operating in Tampa Bay. Running a restaurant on a moving vessel changes everything. Space is limited. Storage is on land. Service is compressed into a two-hour window. Once the boat leaves the dock, there are no second chances. Chef Parker breaks down how discipline, preparation, leadership, and trust replace shortcuts, and how cooking at this level requires a different kind of calm under pressure. We also talk ambition, sustainability, and what it really takes to build Michelin-level consistency in a non-traditional environment. This episode was filmed on board the ship during a full production day, featuring two dishes prepared for camera and photography.

The Craft Nick Pollack and Eno Sarris record a live episode of The Craft discussing rankings differences in their SP rankings. Nick Pollack | Eno SarrisProducer | Adam HoweJoin The Discussion | PL+ and PL Pro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour one of 3 Man Front LIVE from Craft's 280 with Pat Smith, Conrad Van Order and Molly Robinson included updates regarding Charles Bediako's hearing and WHAT did Greg Sankey do!?! Plus, Coach Wimp Sanderson previewed the weekend slate of SEC hoops and the IBOB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birmingham Stallions safety JoJo Tillery joined the 3 Man Front crew live from Craft's 280! After five years with the team, he told us what it's like to be a veteran, the time he spent in CFB and the NFL, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour of 3 Man Front live from Craft's 280 we caught up with Stallions QB and former Samford Bulldog Michael Hiers, Jefferson Co. commissioner Joe Knight, and took more of your calls and texts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Craft Nick Pollack and Eno Sarris record a live episode of The Craft discussing rankings differences in their SP rankings. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PlastChicks Lynzie Nebel and Mercedes Landazuri host Pia Fischer, Research Assistant and PhD Candidate, Institute for Plastics Processing in Industry and Craft (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University. They discuss the development of her interest in plastics, injection molding, skill building for success in the PhD program, the benefits of mentoring, processes for sustainability and recycling, addressing challenges in post-consumer waste recycling, seasonal variations in recycling batch streams, shifting from academia into industrial work, sustainability regulations, evaluating sustainability claims, and advice for young engineers.Watch the PlastChicks podcast on the SPE YouTube Channel.PlastChicks is sponsored by SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals and the Plastics Industry Association. Look for new episodes on the first Friday of every month.

Great beauty doesn't start with products — it starts with intention.Today's episode is for the women who want to feel confident, empowered, and effortlessly camera-ready in every room they walk into. I'm sitting down with Sonia Crews, CEO and master artist behind Crews Cosmetics, whose 25+ year career spans editorial shoots, bridal artistry, major beauty brands, and a vibrant celebrity clientele.We talk about what really makes makeup photograph beautifully, how Sonia translates a client's vision into a polished, elevated look, and the behind-the-scenes standards that turn artistry into a trusted beauty brand. Sonia also opens up about balancing creativity with business, building a team rooted in personalization, and the lessons that shaped her approach as both an artist and founder.If you've ever wondered how confidence is built — brushstroke by brushstroke — this episode is for you.Let's get into it.

In today's episode of the PT on ICE Podcast, ICE CEO Jeff Moore & Total Spine division leader Justin Dunaway returns to discuss the art of teaching and the impact of presentation styles on learning. He reflects on his experiences as a learner, highlighting a standout lecture by Larry Benz at Manipalooza. Justin  emphasizes the importance of delivery in engaging an audience, noting how Benz's dynamic presentation captivated everyone in the room. Join us as we explore what makes a lecture memorable and the nuances of effective communication in education. Take a listen to the episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog If you're looking to learn more about our Persistent Pain Management course or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

In today's episode, I dive into what needs to happen before you ever start a positioning exercise. I explain why positioning fails when teams skip preparation, ignore alignment, or try to make positioning work for every customer they've ever had. I also walk through how to assemble the right team, let go of outdated assumptions, and create shared language so positioning decisions actually stick.You will learn: (01:53) How the second edition of my book Obviously Awesome restructures positioning into pre-work, core work, and post-work.(03:12) Why positioning is not a marketing-only activity and requires cross-functional input.(05:54) What sales, product, founders, and executives uniquely contribute to positioning decisions.(10:29) How to assemble the right-sized positioning team without derailing facilitation.(11:56) Why identifying obvious bad-fit customers upfront improves positioning clarity.(18:56) How to let go of legacy positioning baggage that no longer fits your market reality.(21:58) Why aligning on positioning vocabulary before the workshop prevents costly confusion.—Connect with April Dunford and learn about practical positioning that accelerates marketing and sales: Work with April: https://www.aprildunford.com/contact April's newsletter: https://aprildunford.substack.com/ April's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildunford/ April's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aprildunford/ April's Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aprildunford April's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positioningshow—Mentioned in this episode: * Obviously Awesome, Second Edition (forthcoming). —Get April Dunford's books and audiobooks: “Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It.”“Sales Pitch: How to Craft a Story to Stand Out and Win.”Amazon US: https://amzn.to/49l0ZRY Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4ac9hgt Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vosDzQApple Books: https://apple.co/3xihSzCGoogle Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=%22April%20Dunford%22&c=books Barnes & Noble: https://www.bn.com/s/%22April%20Dunford%22 Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/contributors/april-dunford —The Positioning with April Dunford podcast: Want to make your product stand out in a crowded market? It all starts with great positioning. Using April's battle-tested methodology, she'll teach you the nitty-gritty of positioning so that you can unlock better marketing and sales performance.Podcast website: https://www.positioning.show/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PFHcWx Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02XBrnPJ7NVGPUgHC7xstU Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@positioningshow —This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

Hello and welcome to The Craft Room Podcast. I'm so glad you're joining me today, as we are talking about the benefits of swatching. Yes, I am on a swatching kick right now and it all started thanks to my friend Sally. I went to visit her last month and she showed me her beautifully organised craft supplies, but more importantly she showed me her ink pad swatches. I knew the second I saw it that this was the solution I had been looking for for years. It's not like I've never swatched before. My Copic markers are swatched out on a hex chart, I've swatched some pencils and a watercolour palette. But I didn't have what I have always wanted … a swatch folder with all the colours in one place. Until I saw Sally's I didn't know why I was baulking at it, and the reality is … I wanted more swatches to a page. It's not like a plastic sleeve with pockets is a revolutionary product, but I'd never seen coin collecting sleeves used for swatching before. I will link to the ones I used below. Benefit 1 - Accurate Colors Benefit 2 - Know What you Have Benefit 3 - Quick Choices while Crafting Benefit 4 - Making Educated Decisions Benefit 5 - Reducing Decision Fatigue Benefit 6 - Viewing Variations Benefit 7 - Get more use from your Supplies Let's consider the age old conundrum … 'To swatch or not to swatch?', which is a really good question, and thank you William Shakespeare for asking that. Sometimes you benefit from swatching, and sometimes you don't, and swatching requires a significant time investment. The swatches that I've already made took up the majority of my time for 3 days, so in order to answer the first question, we must ask another. Do the benefits of making these swatches outweigh the time investment? How you decide if you are going to swatch your craft supplies depends heavily on how you use them, and how you store them. As much as I would love to go into loads of details right now, telling you how I did the swatching, and why I swatched that way, it's a very visual explanation, and podcasts aren't exactly a visual thing. So here's what I'm going to do instead. I have scheduled a livestream on my YouTube channel on Friday 20th February 2026 at 8:30pm Sydney time. Remember that I am in Australia, and right now we're in daylight savings time, so that's AEDT (I'll link to a timezone converter so you can figure out when that will be in your local time). I will also link to the scheduled live on YouTube. There's a button you can click to be notified at the scheduled start time, but it's helpful to note that notification will be sent as an email, so you might prefer to pop a reminder into your calendar with the link.  We are also talking a lot about swatching and choosing colours over in the Craft with Dawn Lewis Facebook group. If, however, Facebook is not your cup of tea, then you don't have to miss out. I'll be showcasing more of my swatching adventures on other socials … Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest. And if you would like it all distilled down into one juicy bite, you can subscribe to my email newsletter, where I'll be sending just 2 emails per month. This year we are using our craft supplies, we're not being Pinterest perfect about it, and all of my content will be centred around that. So, until we meet again, happy crafting, happy swatching, and I hope to see you on my YouTube livestream … until I see you next time. LINKS Episode #43 blog post Website Sign up for newsletter Craft with Dawn Lewis Facebook Group Coin Collecting Sleeves (Amazon Australia) Coin Collecting Sleeves (Amazon USA) YouTube Live Timezone Converter Aradiya Toys Hobbii 8/4 yarn Sandy Alnock Hex Charts Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Craftsmanship isn't loud. It's built quietly—one decision, one detail, one season at a time. On Episode 307 of the Antler Up Podcast, I'm joined by Daniel Parker from Mathews Archery for a conversation that goes well beyond gear and specs. Daniel works on the front lines at Mathews, spending his days talking with hunters, dealers, and archers—hearing what works, what doesn't, and what actually matters once the season is over. We dive into what separates a truly great brand from the rest: attention to detail, responsibility to the hunter, and the discipline to protect core values in an industry that's constantly evolving. Daniel shares insights from inside Mathews, how real-world hunting feedback shapes the conversations he has every day, and why craftsmanship still matters when trends come and go. We also talk about the things hunters tend to overthink—and the things they don't think enough about—when it comes to practice, consistency, and execution under pressure. From lessons learned in the field to patterns Daniel hears season after season, this episode is about understanding the why behind the gear, not just the gear itself. This isn't a product episode. It's a conversation about mindset, responsibility, and doing things the right way—whether you're building bows, chasing deer, or sharpening your shot process. If you care about becoming a better hunter, a better archer, and doing things with intention, Episode 307 is for you. So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up! www.tethrdnation.com www.huntworthgear.com  www.sportsmensempire.com https://mathewsinc.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

303 / Are you curious about how to find your writing voice, handle feedback without losing your vision, and thrive in today's ever-changing publishing world? Nicole Meier shares what she wishes she'd known as both an author and developmental editor, plus key insights for writers at every stage. ✨ This week's corporate sponsor:http://tryvellum.com/wishWhen to seek feedback and the stages of editingCommon mistakes authors make and how to avoid themAvoiding the trap of rushingFeedback as a listening device so you don't lose your voiceEmerging trends and the power of authenticity in storytellingHow to get over being stuck in your revisions

Cristina Gomez discusses Congressman Eric Burlison's recent confirmation of a massive UFO too large to move, allegedly hidden inside a mountain in South Korea, and why he is now pursuing access to the same site that Dr. Steven Greer, Ross Coulthart, and others first revealed in 2023.To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - https://youtu.be/LurVpxHDnysVisit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co0:00 - Hidden UFO Craft Confirmed1:31 - The 2023 UFO Revelations3:34 - Burlison Meets Greer5:04 - Grusch Joins The Team7:04 - The South Korea Facility9:15 - Threats Over UFO Location11:08 - The Final DestinationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

When we think about dialing-in, we automatically think about coffee. Changing the grind, the recipe, and other inputs and variables all to obtain an ideal outcome. Your coffee shop is not just about coffee though, and that means that other areas of the cafe need to be dialed in in order for the product of the cafe experience to be great.  On today's episode, we will be talking about the three areas of product, people, and place and how you can think about and take action to dial in each one effectively. Now is the time in our history as an industry to start truly finessing the details of what we offer in our shops so we can slowly start rebuilding the coffee bar's reputation as a great good place, a spot for consistently excellent coffee, a spot that you love serving in and love to be served in. It all starts with dialing-in.  Related episodes:    Taste the Rainbow! : Menu knowledge, tasting, flavor, coffee cupping approach to your offerings SHIFT BREAK! How Well Do You Know Your Business? 406 : Five Ways to Immediately Improve Your Coffee Quality 498: 10 Small Things to Fix in Your Coffee Shop This Week SHIFT BREAK! Is That Character or Neglect? 453 : The Craft of Operations Sign up for the February 11th Webinar all about PRINCIPLES FOR CAFE SUCCESS!  https://keystotheshop.com/principles-for-cafe-success/   APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!  KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS  Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min   

We're tiptoeing towards the sci-fi end of things this week, with Justin C. Key and The Hospital at the End of the World.   This is a techn-othriller about AI run amok in the medical establishment, and the junior doctor who must navigate a shadowy conspiracy, a fatal (and horrific) disease, all whilst making time for class at the sole human-led teaching hospital left in the country.   It's a lot. And a lot of fun – when it's not ambushing me with one of my greatest medical phobias!!!   Justin and I talk about the real horrors of his medical school experience, what he's learned about human connection from his work in psychiatry, and we have that rare thing – a genuinely nuanced conversation about the role of AI in society.   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned:  The World Wasn't Ready for You (2023), by Justin C. Key On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (2000), by Stephen King Insomnia (1994), by Stephen King Ender's Game (1985), by Orson Scott Card Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming (1994), by Stephen LaBerge and Howard Rheingold The Curse of Hester Gardens (2026), by Tamika Thompson Nuclear War: A Scenario (2024), by Annie Jacobson   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Dan Coyle is a New York Times bestselling author who's spent the last two decades studying what makes great teams great. He wrote The Talent Code, The Culture Code, and now Flourish—books that have shaped how millions of people think about skill development, team culture, and meaningful connection. He works with the Cleveland Guardians as a special advisor on culture and performance. We recorded this one together in Cleveland. Notes: Find your yellow doors. Most of us go through life looking for green doors (clearly open paths) and red doors (obviously closed paths). But yellow doors are different. They're out of the corner of your eye, things that make you uncomfortable or feel brand new. That's where life actually happens. We think life is a straight line from A to B to C, but it's not. Life isn't a game... It's complex, living, shifting. Yellow doors are opportunities to create meaningful connections and explore new paths. "Life deepens when we become aware of the yellow doors, the ones we glimpse out of the corner of our eye." The craft journey always involves getting simpler. Simple is not easy. The great ones have their craft to where there's a simplicity to it. In this world of clutter and noise, it's easy to want to compete with energy and speed, but the stuff that really resonates is quieter and simpler. Be a beginner again in something. With climbing, Dan's at the very bottom of the craft mountain. With writing, he's somewhere in the middle. It's fun to have a couple of zones in your life where you're a beginner. It's liberating, but it also develops empathy. Some stuff looks very simple, but isn't. Every good story has three elements. There's some desire (I want to get somewhere), there's some obstacle (this thing standing in my way), and there's some transformation on that journey. Teaching teaches you. Coaching Zoe's writing team helped Dan, and then Zoe ended up coaching Dan. It was never "let me transmit all my wisdom to my daughter." It was a rich two-way dialogue that helped both of them. Suffering together is powerful. Doing hard things together with other people, untangling things together (literally and figuratively), and being vulnerable together. That's culture code stuff. Whether it's skiing with your kids, seeing them fall and get back up, or being trapped underground like the Chilean miners. Behind every individual success is a community. Dan dedicates all his books to his wife, Jenny (except one). Growing up, he had this idea of individual success, individual greatness. But when you scratch one of those individual stories, what's revealed is a community of people. Jenny is the ecosystem that lets Dan do what he does. Going from writing project to writing project, hoping stuff works out, exploring... it's not efficient. It's not getting on the train to work and coming home at five o'clock. It's "I think I need to go to Russia" or "I need to dig into this." She's been more than a partner, an incredible teammate.  Great organizations aren't machines; they're rivers. The old model of leadership is the pilot of the boat, the person flipping levers who has all the answers. That's how most of us grew up thinking about leaders. But Indiana football, the SEALs, Pixar... when you get close to these organizations, they're not functioning like machines. Machines are controlled from the outside and produce predictable results. These organizations are more like energy channels that are exploring. They're like rivers. How do you make a river flow? Give it a horizon to flow toward (where are we going?), set up river banks (where we're not gonna go), but inside that space create energy and agency. Questions do that. Leaders who are good at lobbing questions in and then closing their mouth... that's the most powerful skill. Great teams have peer leaders who sacrifice. Since Indiana football's fresh in our minds... Peer leaders who sacrifice for the team are really big. Fernando Mendoza got smoked, battered, hammered, and he kept going without complaint. In his interview afterward, he talks about his teammates. That's the DNA of great teams. Adversity reveals everything. The litmus test: in moments of terrible adversity, what's the instinct? Are we turning toward each other or away from each other? You could see it in that game. The contrast between the two teams. When things went bad, they responded very differently. The coach isn't as important as you think. Coaches can create the conditions for the team to emerge, but great teams sometimes pit themselves against the coach. The US Olympic hockey team of 1980 would be an example. They came together against Herb Brooks. So coaching sets the tone, but it's not as big a part of DNA as people think. Curiosity keeps great teams from drinking their own Kool-Aid. The teams that consistently succeed don't get gassed up on their own stuff. They don't believe in their success. They're not buying into "now I'm at the top of the mountain, everything's fine." They get curious about that next mountain, curious about each other, curious about the situation. They're willing to let go of stuff that didn't work. Honor the departed. When someone gets traded in pro sports, it's like death. Their locker's empty like a gravestone. What the coach at OKC does: on the day after somebody gets traded, he spends a minute of practice expressing his appreciation for that person who's gone. How simple and human is that? How powerful? What makes people flourish is community. It's not a bunch of individuals that are individually together. Can they connect? Can they love their neighbor and support their neighbor? That's magical when it happens. The Chilean miners created civilization through rituals. 33 men, 2,000 feet underground, trapped for 69 days. The first couple hours went as bad as it could. People eating all the food, scrambling, yelling. Then they circled up and paused. The boss took off his helmet and said, "There are no bosses and no employees. We're all one here." Their attention shifted from terror and survival to the larger connection they had with each other. They self-organized. Built sleeping areas, rationed food, created games with limited light. Each meal they'd share a flake of tuna at the same time. When they got contact with the surface, they sang the Chilean national anthem together. They created a little model civilization that functioned incredibly well. Stopping and looking creates community. What let the miners flourish wasn't information or analysis. It was letting go. Having this moment of meaning, creating presence. All the groups Dan visited had this ability in all the busyness to stop and ask: What are we really about? What matters here? What is our community? Why are we here? What is bigger than us that we're connected to? They grounded themselves in those moments over and over. Getting smart only gets you so far. There's a myth in our culture that individuals can flourish. You see someone successful and think "that individual's flourishing." But underneath them, invisibly, they're part of a larger community. We only become our best through other people. We have a pronoun problem: I, me, when actually it's we and us. Self-improvement isn't as powerful as shared improvement. Ask energizing questions. "What's energizing you right now?" is a great question. "What do you want more of?" "What do you want to do differently?" (not "what are you doing poorly"). "Paint a picture five years from now, things go great, give me an average Tuesday." What you're trying to do is get people out of their narrow boredom, let go a little, surrender a little, open up and point out things in the corner of their eye. When things go rough, go help somebody. Craig Counsell on how to bounce back when you're having a bad day: "I try to go help somebody." That's it. Create presence conditions. The ski trips, the long drives, the shared meals, no phones. Schedule them. This is how connection happens, whether it's with your family or your people at work. Leaders who sustain excellence are intensely curious. Dan walked into the Guardians office expecting to pepper them with questions. The opposite happened. Jay, Chris, and Josh kept asking him question after question, wanting to learn. Leaders who sustain excellence have this desire to learn, improve, get better. Ask better questions. Actually listen. Ask follow-up questions. Curiosity is also the ultimate way to show love. Reflection Questions Dan says yellow doors are "out of the corner of your eye, things that make you uncomfortable or feel brand new." What's one yellow door you've been walking past lately? What's stopping you from opening it this week?The Chilean miners' boss took off his white helmet and said, "There are no bosses and no employees." Think about a moment of adversity your team is facing right now. Are you turning toward each other or away? What's one specific action you could take this week to help your team turn toward each other? Dan emphasizes we have a "pronoun problem" (I, me vs. we, us) and that "self-improvement isn't as powerful as shared improvement." Who are the 2-3 people you could invite into your growth journey right now? What would it look like to pursue excellence together instead of alone?

Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian, bestselling author, and actor whose eleven comedy specials and widely shared bits have made him one of the most recognizable voices in comedy. In this conversation from November 2025, Jim Gaffigan sits down with Willie Geist at the third-ever Sunday Sitdown Live to reflect on his path from a small town in Indiana to selling out arenas and starring in film and television. Plus, he opens up about how David Letterman helped jumpstart his career, the origin of Fathertime Bourbon, and how the creative process continues to motivate him. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.