Podcasts about Creative

Inspired by another learning from his triathlon, Pete shares with Jen a training technique, and both of them noodle on what it might look like to work within Zone 2 (and not constantly overexerting in Zone 5). Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are the five zones of energy and effort? Why is it important to take periods of rest? How might a more continuous method of training be more efficient and impactful than a high intensity one? To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/. You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.  To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

What does it mean to truly understand the complexities of familial relationships while navigating a vibrant career in Hollywood? Join host Buzz Knight on this episode of takin’ a walk as he engages in a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation with the multi-talented Gina Gershon. Known for her iconic roles in films like "Bound" and "Showgirls," Gershon takes us on a journey through her latest book, "Alpha Pussy" where she reflects on her unique upbringing and the challenges of caring for her mother during her final days. As the discussion unfolds, Gershon draws fascinating parallels between her adolescent experiences and literary classics such as "Lord of the Flies" and "Mean Girls," offering deep insights into the emotional landscapes that shape our identities. Buzz Knight, with his signature style, delves into Gershon’s diverse career, exploring how her roles have evolved in public perception and what it means to be a part of the ever-changing landscape of American music and film. But it’s not just about acting; Gina Gershon shares her passion for music and how it intertwines with her artistry. From performing at the renowned Cafe Carlyle, to her exploration of different music genres, she reveals the profound impact music has had on her life and career. Discover the stories behind her songs and the emotional healing that music can bring, as Buzz Knight guides this inspiring conversation. Throughout this episode of takin’ a walk, Gershon emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and personal growth, offering reflections on creativity and freedom. Her journey is a testament to the resilience found in the arts and the importance of understanding our roots and influences. Whether you’re a fan of classic rock history, indie music journeys, or simply looking for inspiring artist interviews, this episode is packed with insights that resonate deeply. Join us for this engaging episode of takin’ a walk, where Buzz Knight and Gina Gershon explore the intersection of music, family, and personal storytelling. This is not just a conversation; it’s an invitation to reflect on your own creative journey and the stories that shape who you are. Tune in now and be inspired by the powerful narratives that come from the heart of the music industry! #coolest music podcast Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, I'm joined by celebrity esthetician Mimi Luzon — known for working with supermodels like Irina Shayk — for a deep dive into what actually works in skincare. We break down the truth about peptides and exosomes, how to choose high-quality ingredients, and which treatments truly improve skin elasticity and tighten from within. Mimi shares her thoughts on popular technologies like radio frequency, microneedling, Morpheus8, EMS, and lasers — plus the treatments she recommends avoiding. We also discuss how to build the right skincare routine in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, the biggest mistakes people make with acne and exfoliation, how to treat melasma and rosacea, and why SPF, sleep, and nutrition are non-negotiables for glowing skin. If you want clearer, tighter, healthier skin — and a smarter strategy behind your routine — this episode is packed with practical, expert-backed insights. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. To connect with Mimi on Instagram, click HERE.To shop Mimi Luzon on FWRD, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Use code DREAMBIGGER15 for $15 off first purchase at thirdlove.comRedefine your standard of health. Secure 20% off your order and begin your intentional wellness journey today at Piquelife.com/dreambigger. That's Piquelife.com/dreambiggerThousands of guys have already used Rula to finally get the care they needed. Don't keep putting it off - go to Rula.com/dreambigger and get started today. Take the first step, get connected, and take control of your mental health.Get $25 off your first purchase when you go the TheRealReal.com/dreambiggerShopify.com/dreambiggerProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does creative leadership actually look like today?In this episode, Kiser Barnes breaks down the evolution of brand building, from traditional top-down models to inclusive, bottom-up creative cultures that empower teams to thrive. He shares how diverse life experiences shape stronger creative perspectives, why innovation is about building better experiences instead of chasing technology, and how curiosity fuels long-term growth.You'll learn why generosity of time is one of the most underrated leadership skills, how personal passions sharpen creative output, and why culture, not control, builds brands that last. If you're ready to move beyond just making work and start shaping teams, experiences, and impact, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership in design.Kiser Links:Website: https://www.redantler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiser_barnesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiserbarnes/Tom:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlauro_design/

If you've ever felt like you had to hide certain parts of yourself to be taken seriously in the art world, this one is for you. I'm sitting down with my dear friend Marina Granger, founder of The Artist Advisory and host of the brand new MFA Podcast, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to step into your next level as an artist - from the inside out. Marina spent years working at the intersection of practical gallery strategy and deeper identity work, but kept the mystical side of her practice quietly in the background. In this episode she's fully out, and we get into all of it - astrology, feng shui, human design, manifestation, and the very real money blocks that keep creative entrepreneurs stuck even when the revenue is growing. This is part one of two because we simply had too much to talk about! We cover: Lunar New Year rituals and Marina's feng shui practice - including the 27-item trick for stirring prosperity in your home Why Marina hid the cosmic side of her coaching for years and what finally changed Being a manifesting generator and why doing many things is your superpower, not your flaw The three levels of abundance work - conscious, subconscious, and nervous system - and why most of us only work on one How your core identity shapes everything from the galleries you walk into to the clients you attract The immigrant experience and cash overflow - why earning more doesn't automatically mean keeping more Connect with Marina: The MFA Podcast - available wherever you listen 1:1 programs and free resources at theartistadvisory.com Also mentioned: Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland Current open call for Create! Magazine in partnership with Square One Gallery - submit at createmagazine.co/call-for-art

Sometimes the most aligned thing you can do in business is pause. The Creative Educator Conference is just weeks away, and I need to give it my full attention. Instead of stretching myself thin, I'm taking a brief hiatus from new podcast episodes over the next couple of months. Listen in as I share how […] The post Taking a Short Podcast Break—Join Me at The Creative Educator Conference appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If running your podcast has started to feel like a grind, you risk losing your creative spark. This week, I want to try something that'll help rekindle your enthusiasm for podcasting. The episode of Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

Pianist Michael Hemsworth, author of Mr. Michael's Music Maker Manual, highlights parental support in children's musical development which fosters cognitive and emotional growth. Music enhances brain function, reading skills, and neurodiversity while actually playing instruments improves fine motor skills, memory, pitch recognition, rhythm, and listening discrimination. Creative expression is essential.

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria EckersleyA Creative Study of Come, Follow MeOLD TESTAMENT [GENESIS 37-41]March 9–15 2026OBJECT LESSONS: ARCHIVE: All Things Work Together for Good Stained Glass Art FramesBroken glass creates something beautifulMore Treasure Than One Boxes | Object Lesson on FaithGold coins like in a video gameCURRENT:“BUT THE LORD WAS WITH JOSEPH”: COLORED MILK EXPERIMENTPrintable: “AND THERE WAS BREAD”: SHORT-TERM FOOD STORAGE CARDSCHAPTERS=========00:00:14 ANNOUNCEMENTS00:46:09 INTRO00:02:12 INSIGHTS00:39:20 QUESTIONS 100:40:43 QUESTIONS 200:41:47 QUESTIONS 300:43:32 CREATIVE OBJECT LESSONS00:45:00 OBJECT LESSON 100:48:23 OBJECT LESSON 200:55:02 WRAP UPLINKS=====WEB: https://www.gather.meckmom.comETSY: https://www.etsy.com/shop/meckmomINSTAGRAM: Instagram @meckmomlifePODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER=================================This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved, or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In this episode, Jack Forehand and Kai Wu break down the viral “AI doom loop” article that sparked debate across Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and even the Federal Reserve. They walk through the core thesis that artificial intelligence could trigger a non-cyclical economic disruption, separating signal from noise and exploring what it could mean for software stocks, labor markets, productivity, wealth inequality, and long-term investing. Rather than reacting emotionally, they analyze the mechanics step by step, asking whether AI is more likely to replace workers or amplify them, how fast adoption can realistically happen, and what investors should be watching right now.Main topics covered:The core thesis behind the AI doom loop scenario and why it went viralIs AI a substitute for human labor or a productivity multiplierPeople times productivity as a framework for understanding economic growthWhy we are not yet seeing major AI disruption in labor or productivity dataSoftware stocks, margin compression, and the risk to SaaS business modelsThe Jevons Paradox and whether lower costs could expand demand instead of destroy itWhy incumbents with strong intangible moats may survive AI disruptionThe difference between technological capability and real world adoption speedCompute, energy, and token costs as natural limits on AI expansionThe feedback loop argument and whether AI could cause a demand shockCreative destruction and the difficulty of forecasting new job creationAI, high income knowledge workers, and the risk to consumer spendingWealth inequality, capital versus labor, and policy responses like UBIWhy investors can be bullish on AI technology but cautious on marketsHow to think about short term disruption versus long term abundanceTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and the AI doom loop thesis02:15 Why the article triggered a market reaction06:00 People times productivity and economic growth09:00 AI and disruption in software stocks15:00 Jevons Paradox and expanding total demand19:00 AI agents, frictionless commerce, and price competition26:00 Adoption speed versus technology speed28:00 Compute constraints and natural governors on AI growth31:00 The non cyclical disruption feedback loop33:00 Creative destruction and new job formation38:00 General purpose technology and broad economic exposure44:00 Replacement versus augmentation of workers48:00 Token costs, enterprise AI spending, and labor tradeoffs51:00 High income job risk and inequality concerns

Have you ever felt totally torn between two seemingly incompatible desires? Like part of you wants the freedom of non-monogamy while another part longs for that "one and only" Disney story? You're not alone, and this inner conflict isn't something to rush past—it might actually be your greatest opportunity for growth.In this episode, we're exploring the Jungian concept of "the tension of opposites" and how it applies to non-monogamy. Rather than seeing these inner conflicts as problems to solve, we explore how bearing this tension can lead to unexpected breakthroughs and deeper self-understanding. This isn't just theoretical—we share practical, creative ways to work with these tensions that go beyond simply "sitting with" uncomfortable feelings.We're breaking down:— What the "tension of opposites" means and why it's particularly relevant during the paradigm shift to non-monogamy— Why rushing to resolve inner conflicts can actually prevent deeper transformation from occurring— The physical sensations that often accompany inner conflict— How bearing the tension of opposites creates space for the "transcendent function"—a third option we couldn't previously imagine— Why paradigm shifts take years and require us to be comfortable in the "gooey" transformational phase— Creative practices for working with opposing forces— How to ask partners and friends to witness your process without trying to "fix" your conflicts— The value of paying attention to dreams and symbols that emerge during periods of inner tension— Finding balance between bearing tension and making necessary decisions when the time comesResources mentioned in this episode:— Jung's Collected Works, Volume 13— Marie-Louise von Franz's Archetypal Dimensions of the PsycheJOIN The Year Of Opening® community for a full year of learning & support. Registration is open now at ⁠⁠www.TheYearOfOpening.com⁠⁠Learn the 5 secrets to open your relationship the smart wayAre you ready to open your relationship happily? Find out at www.JoliQuiz.comGet the answers you want to create the open relationship of your dreams! Sign up for an Ask Me Anything hereMusic: Dance of Felt by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions

In this episode of Beth of Fresh Air, Beth welcomes a modern Renaissance man — filmmaker, teacher, actor, health coach specializing in the Love Your Liver approach, truth lover, a devoted student of his own psyche, adept in the work of G. I. Gurdjieff and Carl Jung.In a culture that prizes specialization — where the right hand no longer knows what the left one does — this conversation explores the forgotten art of being whole.What does it mean to develop mastery across domains?Physical and nutritional intelligence.
Mental and logical rigor.
Creative expression.
Technical skill.
Emotional navigation.
Psychological self-awareness.Not as hobbies.
Not as surface sampling.
But as disciplined, embodied development.This episode examines the difference between being “well-rounded” and cultivating true range — the kind that requires continually entering arenas where you are not yet competent, breaking new ground, and resisting identity built on narrow expertise.
Together, we will explore:* Why specialization culture fragments the psyche* Mastery across physical, mental, creative, and technical realms* Gurdjieff's work on attention and mechanical living* Jung's individuation and the integration of opposites* The creative process as psychological revelation* Why staying in your strength is a subtle form of stagnation* The discipline required to expand range* Wholeness as lived practice, not theory
This is not a romantic conversation about talent.
It's a sober inquiry into integration.What would it mean to refuse fragmentation?
To build capacity across domains?
To become harder to categorize — and more fully human? A wide-ranging, grounded dialogue on mastery, psyche, embodiment, and the responsibility of conscious development.
Beth of Fresh Air is a place to look deep and see widely, to play with perception and perspective, in service of evolving culture and the power of the human spirit.Discover deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.comApply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-applicationFind out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up ***MORE FROM BETHSign up to take a 5-minute King Hero's Journey archetype quizApply to become a member of the House of Free WillRumbleKing Hero Telegram ChannelTwitter (X)InstagramSign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype ReadingOrder a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness'Donate by PayPal if you're inspiredFollow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on... Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf we're just meeting...I'm Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family's firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life.Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight.Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life's work and walk their Hero's Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us.I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

Home Service Business Coach helps busy home service business owners get off the truck and build a business that supports their ideal lifestyle. Through simple, proven systems, we help owners regain control of their time, increase their income, and create more freedom in their lives.Buy My Book - Get Off The TruckJoin the HSBC AcceleratorFollow HSBC Social's:Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | HSBC Accelerator | Jobber | Home Service Business Coach Email: info@homeservicebusinesscoach.com

What does it actually take to generate $22 million across multiple creative businesses over 30 years? In this raw, behind-the-scenes solo episode, I pull back the curtain on the real highs, the hard lows, and the identity shifts that made all the difference.From leaving my Nordstrom job with a dream and a prayer, to scoring a $4,000 fax order from Twist in Portland, to experiencing bankruptcy and rebuilding with a completely new mindset. I map out the through-line that connects every pivot, every plateau, and every quantum leap I've taken as a creative founder. The secret? It was never just strategy. It was always identity first, sales rhythm second.I also share the 4V Founder Frequency (Vision, Voice, Visibility, Vibration) and explain why founder-led branding is not just a trend. It is the most powerful business asset you can build in an AI-saturated world. Plus, I share how The Launchpad (my daily audio coaching program) is helping creative founders step into iconic brand status every single day.In this episode, you'll discover:[00:00] The Launchpad intro: what daily alignment actually does for your sales[02:10] My 30-year journey: from jewelry designer to $22M founder across 5 businesses[08:17] The $4,000 Twist fax order that changed everything, and what hustle really means to me[11:32] Why sales is the lifeblood of your business (and how each pivot required a new rhythm)[15:00] The 4V Founder Frequency and why founder-led brands win in the age of AI[20:12] The bankruptcy moment at Whole Foods, and the identity work that rebuilt my confidence[25:00] How to become a vibrational match for the sales and income you desire[27:30] The Obsessed challenge and how to join my free 5-day sales eventHere are the resources mentioned in the show:The Launchpad, Daily Audio CoachingObsessed Challenge ( starts March 9)Desire AI (for jewelry designers)Are you enjoying the podcast? We'd be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven't done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won't get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews  InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook

Have you ever worked relentlessly toward a goal (a vision or a dream you once felt absolutely certain about) and suddenly it stops flowing? You're still trying. You're still showing up. But no matter how hard you push, it's not progressing the way it used to? You’re wondering: Does this mean I am ungrateful for wanting more? Am I self-sabotaging? Have I lost my magic touch? Is my manifestation ability broken? Or worse… am I about to ruin my life by walking away from something I fought so hard to build? I am seeing this collective theme everywhere right now… in my private practice, in conversations with friends, and inside my own life. What if this isn't failure at all? What if you are so greatly loved that you are being redirected to a version of your life or purpose that is better than you imagined? In this episode, I'm breaking down the shift from what I call Stage One manifestation (ego-based) to Stage Two manifestation (soul-aligned) through the lens of Numerology and your Life Path number. Did you know that very Life Path (1 through 9, including master numbers 11, 22, and 33) has its own evolutionary arc? There is what you were taught to chase… and there is what your soul is actually here to embody. If you feel like nothing is working the way it used to, if you can't manifest the way you once could, if you're trying harder but things keep collapsing, or if you secretly know something in your life is over… this episode will help you understand why. You didn't lose your magic. You’re mining for an elevated version of it. And your Life Path number may be revealing exactly where it went. SHOWNOTES Check out this previous masterclass to decode your life path number and start to unveil your transcendent calling: The Magnetic Message You Were Born to Share: Unlock It Through Your Life Path Number If you want to be featured in a future episode, leave me a voice note HERE! Do not be shy. I want to help inspire you and connect you back to your magic, and leaving a voicemail on where you are stuck might not just help give you clarity, but might help someone else who listens. Book a session with me: If you're craving clarity, momentum, and a business breakthrough… start with a Success Numbers Audit – a powerful 50-minute session where we decode the two core numbers in your chart and uncover the blocks, brilliance, and blueprint of your next chapter. >>> Book here Stage 1 vs Stage 2 Manifestation by Life Path Number Life Path 1 – The Pioneer Stage 1 (Ego):Tries to fit in while proving they don't need anyone. Perfectionistic, hyper-independent, secretly afraid their uniqueness is “too much” or “wrong.” Stage 2 (Soul):Embraces sovereignty. Leads from authenticity. Builds something original that liberates others from conformity. Stage 1 chases belonging.Stage 2 becomes leadership. Life Path 2 – The Peacemaker Stage 1 (Ego):Needs to be needed. Preserves harmony at any cost. Walks on eggshells. Over-adapts to maintain connection. Stage 2 (Soul):Creates intimacy without self-erasure. Chooses reciprocal, aligned partnership rooted in mutual strength. Stage 1 enables.Stage 2 creates real connection. Life Path 3 – The Communicator Stage 1 (Ego):Wants to be liked. Stays quiet. Performs instead of revealing truth. Shapes their voice to match the room. Stage 2 (Soul):Claims authentic self-expression. Speaks creatively and disruptively. Delivers art with meaning. Stage 1 performs.Stage 2 expresses. Life Path 4 – The Strategist Stage 1 (Ego):Carries burdens. Stabilizes broken systems. Over-functions to hold everything together. Finds identity in being the reliable one. Stage 2 (Soul):Becomes a conscious architect. Builds sustainable structures that support thriving, not just survival. Stage 1 clings to structure.Stage 2 builds aligned foundations. Life Path 5 – The Rebel Stage 1 (Ego):Escapes discomfort through stimulation, rebellion, or conformity. Avoids responsibility or avoids disruption — both to stay safe. Stage 2 (Soul):Chooses liberation intentionally. Breaks cages – for themselves and others. Evolves systems instead of fleeing them. Stage 1 escapes.Stage 2 transforms. Life Path 6 – The Healer Stage 1 (Ego):Fixes everyone. Earns love through sacrifice. Holds dysfunctional ecosystems together through overgiving. Stage 2 (Soul):Models flourishing. Builds healthy, regenerative relationships. Inspires responsibility rather than rescuing. Stage 1 overgives.Stage 2 radiates wholeness. Life Path 7 – The Mystic Stage 1 (Ego):Withdraws, isolates, or hides depth. May lean into intellectual superiority or detach from the world. Stage 2 (Soul):Seeks truth humbly. Integrates wisdom into lived experience, and shares it with the world. Stage 1 isolates.Stage 2 awakens. Life Path 8 – The Powerhouse Stage 1 (Ego):Chases money, status, control, and external power. Measures worth by achievement and visible success. Stage 2 (Soul):Embodies sovereignty. Leads from inner authority. Redefines power as alignment with the internal. Stage 1 accumulates.Stage 2 empowers/restructures power. Life Path 9 – The Humanitarian Stage 1 (Ego):Rescues and over-idealizes. Stays too long in dysfunction. Swings between hope and cynicism. Believes love alone should fix everything. Stage 2 (Soul):Accepts human darkness without normalizing harm. Directs compassion strategically. Embodies change instead of chasing it. Stage 1 rescues or tolerates.Stage 2 embodies wisdom. Master Numbers Life Path 11 – The Spiritual Messenger Stage 1 (Ego):The servant. Over-gives intuitively. Disappears into others' needs. Drains sensitivity trying to save everyone. Stage 2 (Soul):Devotional channel. Protects sensitivity. Serves a sacred mission with spiritual authority. Stage 1 dissolves.Stage 2 transmits. Life Path 22 – The Master Builder Stage 1 (Ego):Savior complex. Hyper-responsible. Builds alone. Carries entire systems on their back. Stage 2 (Soul):Collaborative architect. Restructures broken paradigms. Scales impact with collaboration and sustainability. Stage 1 over-carries.Stage 2 restructures. Life Path 33 – The Master Teacher Stage 1 (Ego):Perpetual student. Stays small. Supports others' missions. Delays visibility. Stage 2 (Soul):Embodied teacher. Creative authority. Amplifies healing through public expression. Stage 1 hides as a student.Stage 2 teaches from joy. Did this episode hit home? Do you feel like you just got an inkling of understanding about your beautiful self and purpose? This was just the tip of the iceberg! Your chart holds so many other secrets that we can decode together. Click here to book a session, and start the journey back to yourself, your superpowers and the glorious life you are here to create. BIGGEST hugs… ~ Your Spiritual Coach & Numerologist, Nat P.S. Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook so we can stay in touch. Theme music: “Gracias” by Milton Arias licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. The post Why Your Life Path Number Is Rejecting What You Thought You Wanted (Stage One vs Stage Two Manifestation for Numbers 1-33) appeared first on Nat Olson.

You downloaded the PLR. Now what?AI Video Boss: https://bit.ly/AIVideoBossIn this video, Creative & Marketing Director, Abby Ascencio, will walk you step by step through how to turn Private Label Rights content into a real asset inside your business. She'll cover how to quickly rebrand it so it matches your voice and visual identity, how to position it strategically, and what to do when most people get stuck. You'll see how this fits into a bigger marketing ecosystem instead of just sitting on your hard drive.If you've ever downloaded PLR and felt unsure about the next step, this video will give you clarity and direction. Join The Vault & Get Instant Access to 75+ Courses, Monthly Zoom Sessions, Curated Curriculum to fit your biz needs, New Courses add Each Month, and so much more!https://bit.ly/TheOfficialVault Grab your FREE copy of my book, ‘Boss It Up Babe!'https://bit.ly/BOSSItUpBabeBookHost Bio:Kimberly Olson is a self-made multi-millionaire and the creator of The Goal Digger Girl, where she serves female entrepreneurs by teaching them simple systems and online strategies in sales and marketing. Through the power of social media, they are equipped to explode their online presence and get real results in their business, genuinely and authentically. She has two PhDs in Natural Health and Holistic Nutrition, has recently been recognized as the #2 recruiter in her current network marketing company globally, is the author of four books including best-sellers, The Goal Digger and Balance is B.S., has a top 25 rated podcast in marketing and travels nationally public speaking. She is a mom of two and teaches others how to follow their dreams, crush their goals and create the life they've always wanted.Website: www.thegoaldiggergirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegoaldiggergirlFacebook: www.facebook.com/thegoaldiggergirlYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/thegoaldiggergirlGrab The Goal Digger Girl Journal: https://amzn.to/3BeCMMZCheck out my Facebook groups for those that want to build their business online through social media, in a genuine and authentic way:Goal Digging Boss Babes: http://bit.ly/GoalDiggingBossBabesFempreneurs:  https://bit.ly/FempreneursCashFlowQueensLeave a review here: Write a review for The Goal Digger Girl Podcast.Subscribing to The Podcast:If you would like to get updates of new episodes, you can give me a follow on your favorite podcast app.

In this episode, hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with writer-director-producer Lincoln Fenner and lead actor Tim Cullingworth-Hudson to talk about their time-travel feature Time Rewind (2025) — an ambitious independent film made on a very limited budget that went on to win multiple festival awards and secure international distribution on Apple TV. In their conversation, they discuss: Building a creative partnership based on trust, passion, and shared commitment The nearly decade-long journey of developing the film Writing the complexities and internal logic of a time-travel story Crowdfunding the project and navigating indie financing realities Creative problem-solving when working with limited resources The importance of perseverance, collaboration, and trusting your instincts TIME REWIND is out NOW! | TRAILER A man wakes with amnesia suspected of the murder of his teenage daughter and finds he must travel back to 1989 to save her from a bullying accident that is destined to claim her life. ⁠FOOD FOR THOUGHT⁠ documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE ⁠HERE.⁠ A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film's important message with more people. Your support makes a difference! Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell your pals about this podcast. Thank you! ⁠PODCAST MERCH⁠ Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more ⁠MERCH⁠. ⁠https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/⁠   ⁠COURSES⁠ Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE ⁠https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/⁠   ⁠PATREON⁠ Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? ⁠Join our Patreon⁠ for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at ⁠TheFilmmakersPodcast.com⁠   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson ⁠@gilesalderson⁠ Edited by ⁠@tobiasvees⁠ Logo and Banner Art by ⁠Lois Creative ⁠ Theme Music by ⁠John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am Rolf Claessen and together with my co-host Ken Suzan I welcome you to Episode 172 of our podcast IP Fridays. Today's interview guests are Co-Founder & CEO of Inception Point AI, Jeanine Whright, and Mark Stignani, who is Partner & Chair of Analytics Practice at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaninepercivalwright https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstignani Inception Point AI But before the interview I have news for you: The Unified Patent Court (UPC) ruled on Feb 19, 2026, that specialized insurance can cover security for legal costs. This is vital for firms, as it eases litigation financing and lowers financial hurdles for patent lawsuits by removing the need for high liquid assets to enforce rights at the UPC. On Feb 12, 2026, the WIPO Coordination Committee nominated Daren Tang for a second six-year term as Director General. Tang continues modernizing the global IP system, focusing on SMEs, women, and digital transformation. His confirmation in April is considered certain. An AAFA study from Feb 4 reveals 41% of tested fakes (clothing/shoes) failed safety standards. Many contained toxic chemicals like phthalates, BPA, or lead. The study highlights that counterfeiters increasingly use Meta platforms to sell unsafe imitations directly to consumers. China's CNIPA 2026 report announced a crackdown on bad-faith patent and trademark filings. Beyond better examination quality, the agency will sanction shady IP firms and stop strategies violating “good faith” to make China’s IP system more ethical and innovation-friendly. Now, let's hear the interview with Jeanine Whright and Mark Stignani! How AI Is Rewiring Media & Entertainment: Key Takeaways from Ken Suzan's Conversation with Jeanine Wright and Mark Stignani In this IP Fridays interview, Ken Suzan speaks with two repeat guests who look at the same phenomenon from two angles: Jeanine Wright, Co-Founder & CEO of Inception Point AI, as a builder of AI-native entertainment, and Mark Stignani, Partner and Chair of the Analytics Practice at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, as a lawyer advising clients who are trying to use AI without stepping into a legal (or ethical) crater. What emerges is a clear picture: generative AI is not just “another tool.” It is rapidly becoming the default infrastructure for creative work—while the rules around ownership, consent, and accountability lag behind. 1) What “AI-generated personalities” really are (and why that matters) Jeanine's company is not primarily “cloning” real people. Instead, Inception Point AI creates original, fictional personalities—characters with backstories, ambitions, and evolving arcs—then deploys them into the world as podcast hosts and content creators (and eventually actors and musicians). Her key point: the creative work still starts with humans. Writers and creators define the concept, tone, audience, and story engine. What AI changes is speed, cost, and iteration—and therefore what is economically feasible to produce. 2) The “generative content pipeline” isn't a magic button A recurring misconception Ken raises is the idea that someone “pushes a button” and content pops out. Jeanine explains that real production looks more like a hybrid studio: A creative team defines character, voice, format, and storyline. A technical team builds what she calls an “AI orchestration layer” that combines multiple models and tools. The “stack” differs by format: the workflow for a long-form audio drama is different from a short-form beauty clip. This matters because it reframes AI content not as a single output, but as a pipeline decision: which tools, which data sources, which QA, and which governance steps are used—and where human review happens. 3) The biggest legal questions: origin, liability, ownership, and contracts Mark doesn't name a single “top issue.” He describes a cluster of problems that repeatedly show up in client conversations: Training data and “origin story” Clients keep asking: Can I legally use AI output if the tool was trained on copyrighted works? Even if the output looks new, the unease is about whether the tool's capabilities are built on unlicensed inputs. Liability for unintended harm Mark flags risk from AI content that inadvertently infringes, defames, or carries bias. The legal exposure may not match the creator's intent. Ownership and protectability He points to a big gap: many jurisdictions are still reluctant to grant classic IP rights (copyright or patent-style protection) to purely AI-generated material. That creates uncertainty around whether businesses can truly “own” what they produce. Old contracts weren't written for AI A final, practical point: many agreements—talent contracts, author clauses, data licenses—predate generative AI and simply don't address it. That leads to disputes about scope, permissions, and—crucially—indemnities. 4) Are we at a tipping point? The “gold rush” vs. “next creative era” views Jeanine frames AI as “the world's most powerful creative tool”—comparable to previous step-changes like animation, special effects, and CGI. For her, the strategic implication is simple: creators who learn to use AI well will expand what they can build and test, faster than ever. Mark's metaphor is more cautionary: he calls the moment a “gold rush” where technology is sprinting ahead of law. Courts are getting flooded with foundational disputes, while legislation is fragmented—he notes that states may move faster than federal frameworks, and that labor agreements (e.g., union protections) will be a key pressure point. 5) Democratization: more creators, more niche content, more experimentation One of the most concrete themes is access. Jeanine argues AI will: Lower production barriers for independent filmmakers and storytellers. Reduce the need for “hit-making only” economics that dominate Hollywood. Make micro-audience content commercially viable. Her example is intentionally niche: highly localized, specialized content (like a “pollen report” for many markets) that would never have made financial sense before can now exist—and thrive—because the production cost drops and personalization scales. 6) Likeness, consent, and “digital performers”: what happens when AI resembles a real actor? Ken pushes into a sensitive area: what if someone generates a performance that closely resembles a living actor without consent? Mark outlines the current (imperfect) toolbox—because, as he emphasizes, most laws weren't built for this scenario. He points to practical claims that may come into play in the U.S., such as rights of publicity and false endorsement-type theories, and notes that whether something is parody or “too close” can become a major fault line. Jeanine explains her company's operational approach: They focus on original personalities, designed “from scratch.” They build internal checks to avoid misappropriating known names, likenesses, or recognizable identities. If they ever work with real people, the model would be licensing their likeness/voice. A subtle but important business point also appears here: Jeanine expects AI-native characters themselves to become licensable assets—meaning the entertainment economy may expand to include “celebrity rights” for fully synthetic personalities. 7) Ethics: the real line is “deception,” not “AI vs. human” The ethical core of the conversation is not “AI is bad” or “AI is good.” It's how AI is used—especially whether audiences are misled. Mark highlights several ethical risks: Misuse of tools to manipulate faces and content (“AI slop” and political misuse). Displacement of creative workers without adequate transition support. A concern that AI often optimizes toward “statistical averages,” potentially flattening originality. Jeanine agrees ethics must be designed into the system. She describes regular discussions with an ethicist and emphasizes a principle: transparency. Her company discloses when content or personalities are AI-generated. She argues that if people understand what they're engaging with and choose it knowingly, the ethical problem shifts from “AI exists” to “Are we tricking people?” Mark adds a real-world warning: deepfakes are now credible enough to enable serious fraud—he references a case-like scenario where a synthetic video meeting deceived an employee into authorizing a payment. The point is clear: authenticity and verification are no longer optional. 8) The “dead actor” hypothetical: legal permission vs. moral intent Ken raises a provocative scenario: an actor's estate authorizes an AI-generated new performance, but the actor opposed such technology while alive. Neither guest offers a simplistic answer. Jeanine suggests that even if the estate holds legal rights, a company might choose to avoid such content out of respect and because the ethical “overhang” could damage the storytelling outcome. She also notes the harder question: people who died before today's capabilities may never have been able to meaningfully consent to what AI can now do—raising questions about how we interpret legacy intent. Mark underscores the practical contract problem: many rights are drafted “in perpetuity,” but that doesn't automatically settle the ethical question. 9) Five-year forecast: “AI everywhere,” but audiences may stratify Ken closes with a prediction question: in five years, how much entertainment content will significantly involve AI—and will audiences care? Jeanine predicts AI becomes the default creative layer for most content creation. Mark is slightly more conservative on the percentage, but adds an important nuance: the market will likely stratify. Low-cost, high-volume content may become saturated with AI, while premium segments may emphasize “human-made” as a differentiator—especially if disclosure norms become standard. Bottom line for business leaders and creators This interview lands on a pragmatic conclusion: AI will change how content is made at scale, and the competitive edge will go to teams that combine creative taste, operational discipline, and legal/ethical governance. If you're building, commissioning, or distributing content, the questions you can't dodge anymore are: What's the provenance of the tools and data you rely on? Who is responsible when output harms, infringes, or misleads? What rights can you actually claim in AI-assisted work? Do your contracts and disclosures match the new reality? Ken Suzan: Thank you, Rolf. We have two returning guests to the IP Friday’s podcast. Joining me today is Janine Wright and Mark Stignani. Our topic for discussion, how is AI transforming the media and entertainment industries today? We look at the issues from differing perspectives. A bit about our guests, Janine Wright is a seasoned board member, CEO, global COO and CFO. She’s led organizations from startup to a $475 million plus revenue subsidiary of a public company. She excels in growth strategy, adopting innovative technologies, scaling operations and financial management. Janine is a media and entertainment attorney and trial litigator turned technologist and qualified financial expert. She is the co-founder and CEO of Inception Point AI, a growing company that is paving new ground with AI-generated personalities and content through developing technology and story. Mark Stignani is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg LLP and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the chair of the data analytics department with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptocurrency and ESG. Mark combines the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning with his skills as a corporate and IP counsel to deliver unparalleled insights and strategies to his clients. Welcome, Janine and Mark to the IP Friday’s podcast. Jeanine Whright: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much for having me and fun to be back. It feels nostalgic to be here. Ken Suzan: That’s right. And you both were on the program. So it’s fantastic that you’re both back again. So our format, I’m going to ask a question to Janine and or Mark and sometimes to both of you. So that’s going to be how we proceed. Let’s jump right in. Janine, your company creates AI-generated actors. For listeners who may not be familiar, can you briefly explain what that means and what’s now possible that wasn’t even two years ago? Jeanine Whright: Sure. Yeah, we are creating AI-generated personalities. So new characters, new personalities from scratch. We design who these personalities are and will be, how they will evolve. So we give them complex backstories. We give them hopes and dreams and aspirations. We every aspect of them, their families, how they’re going to evolve. And in the same way that, say, you know, Disney designs the character for its next animated feature or, you know, an electronic arts designs a character for its next major video game. We are doing that for these personalities and then we are launching them into the world as podcast hosts, content creators on social platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. And even in the future, you know, actors in feature length films, musicians, etc. Ken Suzan: Very fascinating. Mark, from your practice, what’s the single biggest legal question or dispute you’re seeing clients wrestle with when it comes to AI and media creation? Mark Stignani: Well, I think that, you know, it’s not just one thing, it’s like four things. But most of them tend to be kind of the origin story of AI data or AI tools that they use because, you know, but for the use of AI tools trained on copyrighted materials, the tools wouldn’t really exist in their current form. So a lot of my clients are wondering about, you know, can I legally use this output if it’s built upon somebody else’s IP? The second ask, the second flavor of that is really, is there liability being created if I take AI content that inadvertently infringes or defames or biases there? So there’s the whole notion of training bias from the training materials that comes out. The third phase is really, you know, can I really own this? Because much of the world does not really give IP rights into AI-generated inventions, copyrighted materials. It’s still kind of a big razor. Then at the end of the day, you know, if it’s an existing relationship, does my contract even contemplate this? So everything from authors contracts on up to just use of data rights that predate AI. Ken Suzan: And Janine and Mark, a question to both of you. How would you describe where we are right now in the AI revolution in media and entertainment? Are we approaching a tipping point? And if so, what are the things we need to watch for? Jeanine Whright: Yeah, I definitely think that we’re at a phase where people are starting to come to the realization that AI is the world’s most powerful creative tool. But that, you know, storytelling and point of view is what creates demand and audiences. And AI doesn’t threaten or change that. But it does mean that as people evolve in this medium, they’re very likely going to need to adopt, utilize and figure out how to hone their craft with these AI-generated content and these AI-generated toolings. So this is, you know, something that people have done certainly in the past in all sorts of ways in using new tools. And we’ve seen that make a significant change in the industry. So you look at, you know, the dawn of animation as a medium. You look at use of special effects, computer-generated imagery in the likes of Pixar. And this is certainly the next phase of that evolution. But because of the power of the tool and what will become the ubiquity of the tool, I think that it’s pretty revolutionary and all the more necessary for people to figure out how to embrace this as part of their creative process. Ken Suzan: Thank you, Janine. Mark, your thoughts? Mark Stignani: Yeah, I mean, I liken this to historically to like the California gold rush right now, because, you know, the technology is so far outpaced in any of the legal frameworks that are available. And so we’re just trying to shoehorn things in left and right here. So, I mean, the courts are beginning to start to engage with the foundational questions. I don’t think they’re quite there yet. I just noticed Anthropic got sued again by another group of people, big music group, because of the downloaded works they’ve done. I mean, so the courts are, you know, the courts are certainly inundated with, you know, too many of these foundational questions. Legislatively, hard to tell. I mean, federal law, the federal government is not moving uniformly on this other than to let the gold rush continue without much check and balance to it. Whereas states are now probably moving a lot faster. Colorado, Illinois, even Minnesota is attempting to craft legislation and limitations on what you can do with content and where to go with it. So, I mean, the things we need to watch for any of the fair use decisions coming out here, you know, some of the SAG-AFTRA contract clauses. And, you know, again, the federal government, I just, you know, I got a big shrug going as to what they’re actually going to come up with here in the next 90 to 100 days. So, but, you know, I think they’ll be forced into doing something sooner than later. Ken Suzan: Okay, let’s jump into the topic of the rise of generative content pipelines. My first question to Janine. Studios and production companies are now building what some call generative content pipelines. This is where AI systems produce everything from scripts to visual effects to voice performances. What efficiencies and creative possibilities does this unlock for the industry? Jeanine Whright: Yeah, so this is quite a bit of what we do. And if I could help pull the curtain back and explain a little bit. Ken Suzan: That’d be great. Jeanine Whright: Yeah, there’s this assumption that, you know, somebody is just sitting behind a machine pushing a button and an out pops, you know, what it is that we’re producing. There’s actually quite a bit of humans still in the loop in the process. You know, we have my team as creators. The other half of my team is the technologists. And those creators are working largely at what we describe as the the tip of the sphere. So they’re, of course, coming up with the concepts of who are these personalities? What are these personalities, characters, backgrounds going to be a lot of like rich personality development? And then they’re creating like what are the formats? What are the kind of story arcs? What is the kinds of content that this this character wants to tell? And what are the audiences they’re desiring to reach and what’s most going to resonate with them? And then what we built internally is what we refer to as an AI orchestration layer. So that allows us to pull from basically all of the different models and then all of these different really cool AI tools. And put those together in such a way and combine those in such a way that we can have the kind of output that our creative team envisions for what they want it to be. And at the end of the day, what you what the stack looks like for, say, a long form audio drama, like the combination of LLMs that we’re going to use in different parts of scripting and production and, you know, ideating and all of that. And the kinds of tooling that we use to actually make it and get it to sound good and have the kinds of personality characteristics that we want to be in an authentic voice for a podcast is going to be different than the tech stack and the tool stack that we might use for a short form Instagram beauty tip reel. And so there’s a lot of art in being able to pull all of these tools together to get them to do exactly what you want them to do. But I think the second part of your question is just as interesting as the first. I mean, what is what possibilities is this unlocking? So of course you’re finding efficiencies in the creative production process. You can move faster. You can do things were less expensive, perhaps, and you were able to do it before. But on the creator side, I think one thing that hasn’t been talked about enough is how it is really like blown wide the aperture of what creators can do and can envision. Traditionally, you know, Hollywood podcasting, many of these businesses that become big businesses have become hit making businesses where they need to focus on a very narrow of wide gen pop content that they think is going to get tens of millions, hundreds of millions in, you know, fans and dollars in revenue for every piece of content that they make. So the problem with that is, is that it really narrows the kinds of things that ultimately get made, which is why you see things happening in Hollywood, like the Blacklist, which is, you know, this famous list of really exceptional content that remains unpredited, unproduced, or why you see things like, you know, 70 to 80% of the top 100 movies being based on pre-existing IP, right? Because these are such huge bets that you need to feel very confident that you’re going to be able to get big, big audiences and big, big dollars from it. But with AI, and really lowering the barrier to entry, lowering the costs of production and marketing, the experimentation that you can do is really, really phenomenal. So, you know, my creative team, if they have an idea, they make it, you know, they don’t have to wring their hands through like a green lighting process of, you know, should we, shouldn’t we, like we, we can make an experiment with lots of different things, we can do various different versions of something. We can see what would this look like if I placed it in the 1800s, or what if I gave this character an Australian accent, and it’s just the power of being able to have this creative partner that can ideate with you and experiment with you at rocket speed. With the creators that are embracing it, you can see how it is really fun for them to be able to have this wide of a range of possibility. Ken Suzan: Mark, when you hear about these generative pipelines, what are the immediate red flags or concerns that come to mind from a legal standpoint? How about ethics underlying all of this? Well, Mark Stignani: that was not, that’s the number one red flag because I mean, we are seeing not just that in the entertainment industry, but it literally at political levels, and the kind of the phrase, to turn the phrase AI slop being generated, we’re seeing, you know, people’s facial expressions altered. In some cases, we’re seeing AI tools being misused to exploit various groups of individuals and genders and age groups. So I mean, there’s a whole lot of things ethically that people are using AI for that just don’t quite cover it. Especially in the entertainment industry, I mean, we’re looking at a fair amount of displacement of human workers without adequate transition support, devaluation of the creative labor. I mean, the thing though that I’m always from a technical standpoint is AI is simply a statistical average of most everything. So it kind of devalues the benefit of having a human creator, a human contribution to it. That’s the ethical side. But on the legal side, I see chain of title issues. I mean, because these are built on very questionable IP ownership stages, I mean, in most of these tools, there has been some large copying, training and taking of copyrighted materials. Is it transformational? Maybe. But there’s certainly not a chain of title, nor is there permission granted for that training. I mentioned SAG-AFTRA earlier, I think there’s a potential set of union contract aspects to this that if you know many of these agreements and use sub-licenses for authors and actor agreements, they weren’t written with AI in mind. So that’s another red flag. And also I just think in indemnification. So if we ultimately get to a point where groups are liable for using content without previous license, then who’s liable? Is the tool maker the liable group or the actual end user? So those are probably my top four red flags. But I think ethics is probably my biggest place because just because we can do something from an ethical standpoint doesn’t mean we should. Jeanine Wright: Yeah, if I can respond to both of those points. I mean, one from a legal perspective, just to be very clear, I mean, we are always pulling from multiple different models and always pulling from multiple different sources. And we even have data sources that we license or use for single source of truth on certain pieces of information. So we’re always pulling things together from multiple different sources. We also have built into our process, you know, internal QAing and checking to make sure that we’re not misappropriating the name or likeness of any existing known personality or character. We are creating original personalities there. We design their voice from scratch. We design their look from scratch. So we’re not on our personality side, we’re not pulling or even taking inspiration from existing intellectual property that’s already out there in creating these personalities. On the ethical side, I agree. I mean, when we came out of stealth, we came out of stealth in September. There was certainly quite a bit of backlash from folks in my—I previously co-founded a company in the audio space. I mean, there’s been many rounds of layoffs in audio and in many other parts of the entertainment industry. So I’m very sensitive to the feedback around, like, is this job displacement? I mean, I do think that the CEO of NVIDIA said it right when he said, you’re likely not going to lose your job to AI, but you will lose your job to somebody who knows how to use AI. I think these tools are transforming the way that content is made and that the faster that people can embrace this tooling, the more likely they’re going to be having the kinds of roles that they want in, you know, in content creation and storytelling in the future. And we are hiring. I’m hiring AI video creators, AI audio creators. I’m hiring AI developers. So people who are looking for those roles, I mean, please reach out to me, we would love to work with you and we’d love to grow with you. We also take the ethics very seriously. For the last few months or so, I’ve met regularly with an ethicist, we talk about all sorts of issues around, you know, is designing AI-generated people, you know, good for humanity? And what about authenticity and transparency and deception, and how are we in building in this space going to avoid some of the problems that we’ve seen with things like social media and other forms of technology? So we keep that very top of mind and we try to build on our own internal values-based system and, you know, continue to elevate and include the humanity as part of the conversation. Ken Suzan: Thank you, Janine. Janine, some argue that AI content pipelines will level the field for filmmaking, giving independent creators access to tools that were once available only to major studios. Is that the future you envision? Jeanine Wright: I do think that with AI you will see an incredible democratization of access to technology and access to these capabilities. So I do think, you know, rise of independent filmmakers, you won’t have as many people who are sitting on a brilliant idea for the next fantastic script or movie that just cannot get it made because they will be able to with these tools, get something made and out there, at least to get the attention of somebody who could then decide that they want to invest in it at a studio kind of level in the future. The other thing that I think is really interesting is that I think, you know, AI will empower more niche content and more creators who can thrive in micro-communities. So it used to be because of this hit generation business model, everything needed to be made for the masses and a lot of content for niche audiences and micro-communities was neglected because there was just no way to make that content commercially viable. But now, if you can leverage AI—we make a pollen report podcast in 300 markets, you know, nobody would have ever made that before, but it is very valuable information, a very valuable piece of content for people who really care about the pollen in their local community. So there’s all sorts of ways that being able to leverage AI is making it more accessible both to the creator and to the audience that is looking for content that truly resonates with them. Ken Suzan: Mark, let’s talk about the legal landscape right now. If someone creates an AI-generated performance that closely resembles a living actor without their consent, what legal recourse does that actor have? Mark Stignani: Well, I mean, I think we can go back to the OpenAI Scarlett Johansson thing where, you know, if it’s simply—well, the “walks like a duck, quacks like a duck” type of aspect there. You know, I think it’s pretty straightforward that they need to walk it back. I mean, the US doesn’t have moral rights, really, but there’s a public visage right, if you will. And so, one of the things that I find predominantly useful here is that these actors likely have rights of publicity there, we probably have a Lanham Act false endorsement claim, and you know, again, if the performance is not parody, and it’s so close to the original performance, we probably have a copyright discussion. But again, all of these laws predate the use of AI, so we’re going to probably see new sets of law. I mean, we’re probably going to see “resurrection” frameworks, we’ll probably have frameworks for synthetic actors and likenesses, but the rules just aren’t there yet. So, unfortunately, your question is largely predictive versus well-settled at this point. Ken Suzan: Janine, your company works with AI actors. How do you navigate the questions of consent and likeness compensation when creating digital performers? Jeanine Wright: I mean, if we—so first of all, if we were to work with a person who is an existing real-life person or was an existing real-life person, then we would work with them to license their name and likeness or their voice or whatever aspects of it we were going to use in creating content in partnership with them. Not typically our business model; we are, as I said, designing all of our personalities from scratch and making all of our content originally. So, we’ve not had to do that historically. Now, you know, the flip side is: can I license my characters as if they’re similar to living characters? Like will I be able to license the name and likeness and voice of my AI-generated personalities? I think the answer is yes and we’re already starting to do that. Ken Suzan: Let’s just switch gears into ethics and AI because I find this to be a really fascinating issue. I want to look at a hypothetical. And this is to both of you, Janine and Mark: an AI system creates a new performance by a beloved actor who passed away decades ago, and the actor’s estate authorizes it, but the actor was known to have expressed opposition to such technology during their lifetime. Is this ethical? Jeanine Wright: This feels like a Gifts, Wills, and Trusts exam question. Ken Suzan: It sounds like it, that’s right. Jeanine Wright: Throwing me back to my law school days. Exactly. What are your thoughts? It’d be interesting to see like who has the rights there. I mean, I think if you have the legal rights, the question is around, you know, is it ethical to go against what you knew was somebody’s wishes at the time? I guess the honest answer is I don’t know. It would depend a lot on the circumstances of the case. I mean, if we were faced with a situation like that where there was a discrepancy, we would probably move away from doing that content out of respect for the deceased and out of a feeling that, you know, if this person felt strongly against it, then it would be less likely that you could make that storytelling exceptional in some way—it would color it in a way that you wouldn’t want in the outcome. And I feel like there’s—I mean, certainly going forward and it’s already happening—there are plenty of people I think who have name, likeness, and voice rights that they are ready to license that wouldn’t have this overhang. Ken Suzan: Mark, your thoughts? Mark Stignani: Yeah, I mean, again, I have to kind of go back to our property law—the Rule Against Perpetuities. You know, from a property standpoint to AI rights and likenesses—since most of the digital replica contracts that I’ve reviewed generally do talk about things in perpetuity. But if it’s not written down for that actor and the estate is doing this—is it ethical? You know, that is the debate. Jeanine Wright: Well, gold star to you, Mark, for bringing up the Rule Against Perpetuities. There’s another one that I haven’t heard for many years. This is really taking me back to my law school days. Ken Suzan: It’s a throwback. Jeanine Wright: The other thing that’s really interesting is that this technology is really so revolutionary and new that it’s hard to even contemplate now what it is going to be in a decade, much less for people who have passed away to have contemplated what the potential for it could be today. So you could have somebody who is, perhaps, a deceased musician who expressed concerns about digital representations of themselves or digital music while they were alive. But now, the possibility is that you could recreate—certainly I could use my technology to recreate—that musician from scratch in a very detailed way, trained on tons of different available data. Not just like a digital twin or a moving image of them, but to really rebuild their personality from scratch, so that they and their music could be reintroduced to totally new generations in a very respectful and authentic way to them. It’s hard to know, with the understanding that that is possible, whether or not somebody who is deceased today would or would not agree to something like that. I mean, many of them might want, under those circumstances, for their music to live on. These deceased actors and musicians could live forever with the power of AI technology. Mark Stignani: Yeah, I really just kind of go to the whole—is deep-faking a famous actor the best way to preserve them or keep them live? Again, that’s a bit more of an ethical question because the deep fakes are getting good enough right now to create huge problems. Even zoom meetings in Hong Kong where a CFO was on a call with five synthetic actors who all looked like his coworkers and they sent a big check out based upon that. So again, the technology is getting good enough to fool people. Jeanine Wright: I think that’s right, Mark, but I guess I would just highlight the same way that it always has been: the ethical line isn’t AI versus human, the ethical line is about deception. Like, are you deceiving people? And if people know what it is that they’re getting and they’re choosing to engage with it, then I think it isn’t about the power of the technology. In our business, we have elected—not everybody has—but we have elected to be AI transparent. So we tell people when they listen to our show, we include it in our show notes, we include it on our socials. Even when we’re designing our characters to be very photo-realistic, we make an extra point to make sure that people know that this is AI-generated content or an AI personality. Like, our intention is not to deceive and to be candid. From a business model perspective, we don’t need to. I mean, there’s already people who know and understand that it is AI, and AI is different than people. Because it is AI, there’s all sorts of things that you can do with it that you would not be able to do with a real person. You know, we get people who ask us on the podcast side, we get all sorts of crazy funny requests. You know, people who say, “Can I text with this personality? Can I talk to them on the phone? Can they help me cook in the kitchen? Can they sing me Happy Birthday? Can they show up at my Zoom meeting today because I think my boss would love it?” You know, all sorts of different ways that people are wanting to engage with these characters. And now we’re in the process of rolling out real-time personalities so people will be able to engage with our personalities live. It is a totally different way that people are able to engage with content, and people can, as they choose, decide what kind of content they want to engage with. Ken Suzan: Jeanine and Mark, we’re coming to the end of this podcast. I would love to keep talking for hours but we have to stay to our timetable here. Last question: five years from now, what percentage of entertainment content do you predict will involve significant AI generation, and will audiences care about that percentage? Jeanine? Jeanine Wright: I mean, I would say 99.9%. I mean, already you’re seeing—I think YouTube did a survey—that it was like 90% of its top creators said that they’re using AI as material components of their content creation process. So, I think this will be the default way that content is created. And content that is not made with AI, you know, there’ll be special film festivals for non-AI generated content, and that will be a special separate thing than the thing that everybody is doing now. Ken Suzan: Mark, your thoughts? Mark Stignani: Yeah, I go a little lower. I mean, I think Jeanine is right that we’re seeing, especially in the low-quality content creation and like the YouTube shorts and things like that, you know, there’s so much AI being pushed forward that the FTC even acquired an “AI slop” title to it. I do think that disclosure will become normalized, that the industries will be pushed to say when something is AI and what is not. And I think it’s very much like, you know, do you care about quality or not? If you value the human input or the human factor in this, there will be an upper tier where it’s “AI-free” or low AI assistant. I think that it’s going to stratify because the stuff coming through the social media platforms right now—I can’t be on it right now just because there’s so much nonsense. Even my children, who are without much AI training at all, find it just too unbelievable for them. So, I think it will become normalized, but I think that we’re going to see a bunch of tiers. Ken Suzan: Well, Jeanine and Mark, this has been a fantastic discussion of an ever-evolving field in IP law. Thank you to both of you for spending time with us today on the IP Friday’s podcast. Jeanine Wright: Thank you so much for having me. Mark Stignani: Appreciate your time. Thank you again.

Creative volume isn't the unlock. Better messaging is.In this episode of eCommerce Evolution, Brett sits down with Nate Lagos (CMO of Adapt Naturals, former Head of Growth at Original Grain) to break down how great storytelling drives real performance.From selling wooden watches through emotional positioning… to increasing AOV by reframing gift messaging… to building ads that scale without “fatigue” — this episode is a masterclass in understanding why customers actually buy.If you're a DTC founder, CMO, or operator tired of launching more ads without improving results, this conversation will recalibrate how you think about copy, positioning, and brand personality.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Intro(05:05) Nate's origin story, and why storytelling became a “performance lever”(07:40) Selling the story behind the materials (10:30) Customer motivation deep dive: status, identity, and gift-giving (15:05) Creative quantity vs quality(19:05) Finding the real “why”: research methods (23:10) Brand as “personality”(30:10) Testing surprises + valence/intensity framework(37:15) Practical frameworks: adjective formula—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Request a Free Strategy Session: https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact Relevant Links:Nate's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelagosAdapt Naturals: https://adaptnaturals.comOriginal Grain: https://www.originalgrain.com/Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, JC Hite, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Stephane Colleu, Jeff Oxford, Bryan Porter and more

What does it mean to expand your creative capacity? How do you transcend the ceiling of your own potential? Embrace the tools available and make them work for you! Rob Cressy discusses the potential boons of utilizing AI in the workplace, encouraging entrepreneurs to take advantage of this emerging tool to develop ideas faster and better than ever before. “In the AI era, the only limit is yourself!” he says. When people fail to use AI properly, it's because they outsourced their creativity to it, Rob reveals. You are the boss, and AI is the employee. Point it in the direction you want it to go and use it as a springboard for content creation, business planning, marketing campaigns, and so much more. The deeper you go with AI, the better it gets! TAKEAWAYS Rob encourages everyone to think into AI - guide it, don't let it guide you AI can be a simple and efficient extension of your own productivity You can design your heart into the fabric of AI as you use it to carry out various tasks Embrace a heart-first, human-first approach to Artificial Intelligence

In the dynamic world of marketing in today's toy industry, staying on top of best practices isn't always easy. This is especially true when it comes to influencers. Fortunately, we have some insights that may prove enlightening and useful.Mark Basset heads up the influencer business at Precisify inthe UK. You may have known the as Precise TV in the past. Mark and I talk about their unique, data-driven approach to developing content and how they've used that to build global success stories.After you listen, find out more here.

Highbrow, Brilliant: The Adam Moss Approval Matrix — Adam Moss is probably painting today. He's not ready to share it. He may never be ready to share it. You see, this ASME Hall of Famer unabashedly labels himself as “tenth rate” with the brush. And he's okay with that. As Moss explains, it's not about the painting. After decades of creating some of the world's great magazines, he is throttling down. He's working with canvas, paint, and brush — and reveling in the thrill of making something, finally, for an audience of one.  It hasn't always been this way for Moss. Like most accomplished editors — like most serious creatives — Moss spent the better part of his career obsessed. Obsession is essential, he says, to the making of something great. Growing up on Long Island, Moss became obsessed with Esquire and New York magazines. “My parents were subscribers,” he says. “I was in the suburbs. I'd open them and it was my invitation to New York City. And to cosmopolitan life. And to sophistication.” And knowing that it was all happening just a short subway ride away made it irresistible. Moss's publishing portfolio is rotten with blue-blood brands: Rolling Stone, Esquire, The New York Times, and New York magazine. He's collaborated with editorial legends. In 1987 Moss decided to create something of his own. Invited to pitch an idea for a new magazine to the owners of The Village Voice, Moss did his song and dance. The folks in the boardroom were … unmoved. Afterwards, Moss retreated to the men's room to ponder his humiliation. Minutes later, Leonard Stern, the Voice's owner, took a spot at the next urinal, where he turned to Moss and said, “Okay, we'll do your magazine.” What Moss pitched was a city magazine called 7 Days. It only lasted two years. But two weeks after ceasing publication, 7 Days was presented the National Magazine Award for general excellence. The splash it created propelled Moss to The New York Times, where, in a few short years, he transformed the paper's Sunday supplement into an editorial magnet for creative talent, the Esquire or New York magazine of the 1990s. In 2004 Moss joined another venerable brand, New York magazine, where he not only completely reimagined the print magazine, he bear-hugged the encroaching internet menace, creating more than 20 new digital-only brands, five of which — Vulture, The Cut, Intelligencer, The Strategist, and Grub Street — remain heavyweights of modern online editorial. In 2019, Adam Moss ended his 15-year run at New York, saying, “I want to see what else I can do.” So … painting. — This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupBraydon Germain from Pilothouse is back, and we go straight into the most practical question in DTC right now: how do you use AI to create more winning ads and systems without torching brand trust or wasting time prompting? We talk AI “employees,” creative production in the Andromeda era, and why concept volume matters more than ever.Role-Based Hook: For DTC founders + performance marketers scaling Meta spend while creative fatigue (and CAC) keep creeping up.In this episode, we get tactical on:“Clawbot/Maltbot” style AI agents that can operate a computer (and why security is the real bottleneck)How to use AI for Black Friday creative that stops the scroll but doesn't scream “fake”Why Andromeda pushes you toward new concepts (not tiny headline/CTA tweaks)How to set ChatGPT custom instructions so it stops being a yes-man and starts pressure-testing your ideasMotion's AI tagging + “chat with your ad data” workflows for faster creative strategy loops Who this is for:Media buyers, creative strategists, and founders who need more creative output, faster learnings, and fewer “we tested 30 ads and learned nothing” weeks.What to steal (quick wins):Use AI to generate weird-but-believable statics (organic-looking, scroll-stopping) instead of obvious AI artBuild a “mentor mode” prompt profile that actively calls out weak angles before you waste spendAudit your account for creative diversity and gaps (formats, audiences, hooks) before you brief your next batchTimestamps0:00 Using AI in ads without looking obviously AI2:00 Malt Bot and autonomous AI that can run a computer4:05 Bot social network drama and why “scary AI posts” go viral6:10 Black Friday AI creative workflow with Photoshop and subtle edits8:20 AI video trick: first frame + last frame for organic-looking shots10:20 Static ad creator tools for fast concept volume12:30 Andromeda creative testing: the 70% different rule and bucketing14:45 Custom instructions to make ChatGPT less of a people pleaser17:05 Building an AI-assisted newsletter system with Claude and podcast “brains”19:15 Staying plugged into AI communities and new ecommerce tools21:25 Motion app AI tagging and creative analysis for Meta ads23:30 Agent mode, security, and letting AI work while you sleepSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF589Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

On the surface, Ian Leslie's book John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs is a dual biography of the greatest songwriting duo the world has ever seen. So not exactly standard Next Big Idea territory. But what's remarkable about Ian's book, which I've been pressing on everyone I know, whether they're Beatlemaniacs or the opposite (i.e., Rolling Stones fans), is that through the narrative of this tender, tempestuous, radically inventive partnership — romance, really — emerge genuinely big ideas about creativity, vulnerability, and how to get by with a little help from your friends. Watch The Next Big Idea on YouTube! You can find our episodes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Follow Rufus on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, subscribe to our ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠, or send us an email at ⁠podcast@nextbigideaclub.com⁠. We love getting fan mail. Sponsored By: Bitdefender — Get 30% off your plan at bitdefender.com/idea Factor — Head to ⁠factormeals.com/idea50off⁠ and use code idea50off to get 50% off your first box Granola — Get three months free at granola.ai/idea Shopify — Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/nbi⁠⁠⁠

Playwright and lead singer for Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards collaborates with the star of The Color Purple, Hamilton and Peter and the Starcatcher as they develop the new juke joint centered production Yellow Root. 

How many times have you attempted a trick or a move in a row before finally getting it? It's probably a lot fewer than 400. Today, Danny MacAskill breaks down the trick that taught him how to persevere and overcome the impossible.Danny's Inspired Bicycles video was a sensation. Everyone was talking about it, sharing it, and our minds were blown. What happened after that video is well known, and to say it went a wee bit viral is an understatement, since it has amassed over 40 million views, launching Danny's prolific career that has now spanned over 16 years, and has given us so many memorable moments.Danny talks about other challenging tricks, like front flipping off Edinburgh Castle, as well as his worst injuries, exploring new terrain on his eBike, trials riding with a motor, creative jogging, and why he should be in the next James Bond film.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Being a Hero to Kids (2:18)Danny's Bike Idols (3:47)Trials Riding on eBikes (12:04)James Bond (15:40)The “Spiky Fence” Trick (16:53)Front Flipping off Edinburgh Castle (25:38)His Long Injury List (32:03)Is Danny Slowing Down Moving into his 40s? (39:50)Why Nipple Height is Important (40:33)Keeping Soul in his Riding & What he's Producing (43:42)His Love of Music & What He's Listening to (50:46)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicGEAR:30Blister PodcastCRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Best Worst Thing That Ever Happened A conversation on sobriety, entrepreneurship, and rebuilding a life that actually works There's a certain kind of person who can build something from nothing. They're driven. Intense. Creative. Restless. They work hard. They push. They win. And sometimes… they self-destruct. In this conversation, Tim shares what it looked like to be both a high-achieving entrepreneur and a blackout drinker—and how recovery didn't just save his life, it reshaped his ambition, identity, and purpose. This isn't a story about "before and after." It's a story about learning how to live differently.     The drive started early Tim began drinking in middle school after his parents divorced and he moved to a new town. Trying to fit in quickly became the gateway to alcohol and drugs. At the same time, he was already wired for achievement. In college, he launched a painting business, hired teams, ran sales and marketing, and made real money—while partying just as hard. That "work hard, play hard" rhythm followed him into adulthood. Success grew. So did the consequences. A devastating drunk-driving crash left him with a traumatic brain injury and months of recovery. Even then, he didn't stop drinking—he just learned how to drink harder and longer. If anything, achievement became another way to avoid looking at what was really happening.     High performance can hide a lot Tim went on to build businesses, lead teams, and outperform expectations. But behind the scenes: drugs escalated relationships deteriorated burnout intensified drinking became non-negotiable He describes always being "the most messed up person at every event," even while breaking performance records. That's the part people don't talk about. Addiction doesn't always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like productivity.     The moment everything broke The turning point came after a blackout weekend that ended his marriage. It wasn't just one mistake—it was the undeniable accumulation of years of denial. Within days, he attended his first AA meeting. He hadn't planned a recovery journey. He just knew his life couldn't keep going like that. He started going to meetings every day. Sometimes two a day. He got a sponsor, worked the steps, and immersed himself in service. That structure became his lifeline.     Recovery didn't shrink his life—it expanded it One of the biggest myths about sobriety is that it takes things away. For Tim, it gave him: community purpose emotional connection clarity direction He learned to build intimacy with other people without substances. He learned to cry, share honestly, and ask for help. He learned that vulnerability wasn't weakness—it was relief. And slowly, ambition changed shape. Instead of chasing validation, he started building a life rooted in service and meaning. Today, he works in recovery, supports others, and still channels his drive—but with balance and intention.     The routines that keep him grounded Recovery isn't a single decision. It's a daily structure. Tim's core practices include: morning prayer and meditation gratitude lists exercise and physical health journaling and learning service and community time with people who support his growth He describes gratitude as essential: "If I'm grateful, then I'm not a victim."  Exercise, too, became foundational—not just for fitness, but for mental and emotional stability. He calls it part of his "solution," not just a habit.     The entrepreneurial paradox There's a pattern many high performers recognize: intense focus extreme discipline relentless drive These traits build companies. But without awareness, they also: fuel burnout mask emotional pain replace one addiction with another Recovery didn't remove Tim's intensity. It taught him how to channel it without destroying himself. Balance became the new metric—not output.     Action Steps: What you can take from this conversation You don't need to be in addiction to benefit from recovery principles. These are life principles. 1) Build a grounding morning routine Start simple: gratitude stillness reflection Consistency matters more than complexity. 2) Replace extremes with consistency You don't need heroic bursts of effort. You need steady, repeatable actions. 3) Notice where achievement becomes avoidance Ask yourself: Am I building… or escaping? Am I creating… or distracting? 4) Find your people Recovery happens in connection. Whether it's: 12-step meetings coaching groups fitness communities spiritual spaces Isolation keeps people stuck. 5) Anchor your life in service Helping others stabilizes your own growth. It creates meaning that performance alone never will.     Resources Mentioned Books The Four Agreements — Don Miguel Ruiz Living Untethered — Michael Singer Practices AA / 12-step community meditation + gratitude routines exercise for mental regulation yoga and breathwork cold exposure / recovery practices Recovery & Treatment Work Camelback Recovery TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) as a non-invasive mental health support approach Guest Contact Info: https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/

In this revisited episode of The Observatory, while our hosts are globetrotting, Scott and LaRae share the transformative power of creativity, a fundamental aspect of human nature that enables self-discovery, emotional fulfillment, and the pursuit of meaning in life. Creativity is a universal capacity that allows us to express our authentic selves, connect with others, and find joy. Hear Brené Brown's perspective on creativity, how you can start to be creative, and how a bigger imagination prompts beautiful experiences.Timestamps[05:40] Brene Brown's perspective of creativity[07:00] Why are many humans not creative?[16:19] Having a bigger imagination that prompts beautiful experiences[18:34] The book: Mary Jane Wild by Brooke[22:43] Creating the internal landscape of you[23:21] Starting the journey to being creative[29:02] Where is your creativity showing up?[33:00] Allowing things to unfold naturally[39:34] The real meaning of abracadabra[44:51] Keep dreamingNotable quotes:“There is no such thing as creative people and non-creative people. There are only people who use their creativity and people who don't.” - Brene Brown [05:40]“The unused creativity stays inside of us because we are creating a life.” - LaRae Wright [21:48]“If you don't feel creative, this is a good place to start. Go into nature and observe.” - Scott Wright [22:54]“Open yourself up to the possibility that you don't have to know what you will do when you begin to do it. You are opening a space to allow yourself to create.” - Scott Wright [31:26]Relevant links:The book: The Gifts of ImperfectionThe book: Mary Jane WildSubscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast

This week we're joined by visionary artist Skinner!!! The mind behind neon-drenched monsters, cosmic chaos, and some of the most visually stunning artwork in modern horror and heavy metal culture. From album art for Mastodon to Magic: The Gathering, tabletop games, toys, murals, and beyond, Skinner has built an entire universe fueled by imagination, nightmares and obsession. We dive into his new YouTube series Art Show With Captain Skinner, the evolution of his creative philosophy, and how he balances instinct, technique, ego, burnout, and survival in our modern societal hellscape. It's a conversation about monsters, mushrooms, interdimensional beings and why creativity might be the only sane response to an increasingly insane world.  We also talk a good deal about our cats… If you like horror, art, psychedelic fantasy, practical effects, comics, puppets or artists who refuse to play it safe then this one's for you sooo… COME HANG OUT!!! Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Duffy is an award-winning comedian, writer, and podcast host. He currently hosts the TED program How to Be a Better Human and gave a popular TED talk entitled, "How to Find Laughter Anywhere." Chris recently expanded his comedic repertoire by publishing a new book called Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy. Chris is also a former fifth-grade teacher and a former fifth-grade student.  Humor can be a good way of diffusing the tension around discerning who is right and who is wrong. Instead of furrowing our brows, sometimes it helps to step back and laugh about a situation, especially if we've made an error. To find out more, we invite you to watch the video The Joy of Being Wrong. Join our growing community of 200,000+ listeners and be notified of new episodes of Templeton Ideas. Subscribe today.  Follow us on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn , and YouTube.

In this inspiring conversation, international matchmaker Rivkah Fox joins Talia Mashiach to discuss revolutionizing the traditional matchmaking model in the Jewish community. Rivkah shares her journey from volunteer matchmaker to professional entrepreneur, setting up nearly 50 couples since 2019 while building a sustainable business model. The discussion explores the challenges of monetizing a mitzvah, the importance of setting boundaries, and why the community needs both volunteer and professional matchmakers. Rivkah opens up about her creative approaches to dating—from anonymous bio posts to spontaneous blind dates—and how she's making matchmaking more accessible and fun for the next generation. [1:48] How Rivka set up Talia's daughter [5:00] Rivka's husband's role as Penn campus rabbi & their kiruv mission [14:15] Rivka's family background & father's ba'al teshuva story [21:45] The volunteer vs. professional matchmaker distinction [28:20] Why women struggle with monetizing chesed work [35:40] The moment Rivka decided to go professional [41:20] Pushback & the discomfort of charging for mitzvos [53:30] The transformative conversation with the business coach [1:03:20] How charging changed client dynamics [1:10:00] Addressing the "only wealthy people get help" concern [1:18:45] Building systems: assistants, databases & AI [1:22:30] Creative matchmaking approaches (Instagram polls, blind dates, spontaneous connections) [1:30:00] The painful phone call that changed everything [1:45:00] Educating the community about shadchan gelt & hakaras hatov [2:00:45] Advice for singles: Be the person you're looking for [2:03:20] The importance of Instagram in kiruv & staying connected [2:05:15] Rivka's superpower & message to her younger self   Guest Summary Rivkah Fox is an international professional matchmaker based in Philadelphia with nearly 50 successful matches since 2019 and a database of 4,000 singles. She holds a graduate degree in education with a focus in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Married to a Penn campus rabbi, Rivkah is a mother of four who has pioneered innovative matchmaking approaches including Instagram-based anonymous profiles, public voting on date pairings, and spontaneous video call setups. She's passionate about creating sustainable professional models for matchmakers while maintaining accessibility across all economic backgrounds. Her work spans eight countries and breaks traditional barriers in the Orthodox dating world through creativity, technology, and a fresh perspective on this mitzvah. This Episode is brought to you by Roth & Co. Innovators in accounting and business advisory. To learn more visit https://rothcocpa.com/ Early Bird tickets for the annual JWE Powered by Her Conference are now live! to purchase tickets visit Thejwe.com/conference. Use code PODCAST to save an additional $10 off your purchase.

This episode opens with an improvised serialized scene called “The Rusted Lantern” — a short noir novella-style reading performed live — then unfolds into a wide-ranging, candid conversation about auditions, writing, producing indie films, creative burnout, social-media monetization, sobriety, pacing your career, and practical tips for makers trying to get work done with limited time and money. The trio (Jen Bartels, Caitlin Brodnick, Isaac Abrams) balance a playful creative exercise with honest, useful career talk for actors, writers, creators and anyone making art in the modern media ecosystem.Episode highlights and expanded description- Live novella performance: Isaac prompts an AI-style 90-second soap-opera novella; the group performs multiple takes of a moody scene set in a corner table at “The Rustic Lantern.” - Performance craft & acting advice: After the reading the hosts debrief on cold reads, self-tape auditions, the tension between following explicit direction vs. owning the moment, and strategies for staying present in auditions. - Writing & making your own work: The hosts discuss how to move from performer to creator — startup routines for writing a script or short, how to attack a seemingly overwhelming feature project (write the small scene you can't stop thinking about), using collaboration and iterative drafts, and practical tools (writer-duet workflows, co-writing in a room, and the value of deadlines).- Indie filmmaking realities: Low-budget production advice — how to make content when money is scarce- Encouraging closing: the hosts emphasize longevity in creative careers — the importance of craft, tenacity, and staying connected to why you started. They invite listeners to submit novella prompts, short scenes, and theme-song ideas for future episodes.video chapters00:00 — Opening banter & show settling (names, tone) 02:50 — Novella setup: prompt, characters, and format explained 03:50 — First full read: “The Rusted Lantern” — take one (moody intro) 06:15 — Key reveal: leather case, Cassandra Hale photograph, stakes established 07:10 — Cliffhanger note & “To be continued” title card 07:40 — Take two: refined performance, additional screen-direction beats 11:10 — Performance debrief: cold reads vs acting-from-truth, practical audition tactics 13:30 — Audition horror stories and director/room etiquette (what to expect) 16:00 — Writing advice: micro-goals, “write the scene you can't stop thinking about” technique 18:10 — Indie film logistics: crew, budget tiers, attaching names & fundraising realities 21:30 — Monetization talk: social clout, viral jingles, content reuse issues and legal basics 24:15 — Vertical platforms vs long-form: pros, cons, and creative strategies 27:40 — Personal check-in: sobriety, routines, naps, and creative energy management 31:05 — Genre tastes, movie talk, and quick career anecdotes (commercials, background work) 34:20 — Creative collaboration: building teams, finding faithful collaborators vs “traders” 37:50 — Tools & workflow: writing software, co-write sessions, timeline tips for busy creators 40:30 — Closing: production ideas, call for submissions (theme songs, novella prompts), final banter#Podcast #Improv #Screenwriting #IndieFilmmaking #AuditionTips #VerticalVideo #CreativeBurnout #Sobriety #ContentCreationClosing note and inviteWe close by inviting listeners to submit short novellas, two-line scene prompts, theme-song demos, or project ideas — whether you're an actor, writer, director or first-time creator. We'll sample listener submissions, read prompts on air, and possibly develop serialized shorts based on the best seeds. If you want to contribute, email goodtoseeyoupodcast@gmail.com or DM the show on Instagram with your clip or idea.Thanks for listening — if this episode sparked even one idea or made you feel less alone in the hustle, subscribe and drop a rating.

Dr. Keith Smith recounts how the Surgery Center of Oklahoma and the Free Market Medical Association are exposing the hospital–insurance cartel—posting honest, bundled prices, triggering price wars, and proving that free-market medicine can deliver higher quality care at a fraction of the cost.Recorded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 21, 2026. Special thanks to Michael and Beverley Starkey and Gil Robinson for sponsoring this event.

This week, Justin chats with Darren Foldes, Partner and Head of Films at Sibling Rivalry, an integrated creative company based in New York and Los Angeles.Darren discusses his path to Sibling Rivalry, all the way from growing up around New York City with a father who worked as a cameraman for ABC Channel 7 News, to taking a paid internship in Los Angeles, co-writing and producing kids films for MGM, and then leaving the feature/TV world to make the switch to advertising and working as an Executive Producer. A major theme that Darren shares  is how great work emerges from collective spontaneity, happy accidents, and creating an egalitarian, psychologically safe environment where the best idea wins. Some of our favorite topics include:Advertising's broader value through brands' positive impact, economic contribution, and “edutainment”The case for increased California advertising tax credits to support local crews and the wider economy. Leading with clarity, patience, and appreciation rather than fearDarren's DJ background, including being asked to play a late-night event for a famous musician. (listen in to find out who)Darren's interview provides seasoned insight, fun stories, & a reminder of the power of kindness in our creative field. He speaks to so much of what resonates with us at Cry, and we think it will speak to you too.Links:Sibling Rivalry's SiteDarren's LinkedInDarren's DJ PlaylistProjects Darren is especially proud of:Apple "Bounce" spotNike “You Can't Stop Us” spotIf you want a shoutout in a future episode please leave us a written review on Apple podcasts. From CRY, a Creative, Production, and Post house based in New York City. Brought to you by CRY www.filmcry.com Intro mixed by Micheal Hartman - michaelhrtmn4@gmail.com

Today, my guest is Caleb. Christopher Caleb is the founder of Creative TC, DOS Guard and Creative Title Company. He's a cyber security expert specializing in creative finance, risk management and ethical business building, and in just a minute, we're going to speak with Caleb about Creative Finance Mechanics.   https://creativetc.io/  

Everyone thinks real estate is about money. It's not. In this episode, we break down why control — not cash — is the real competitive advantage in today's market. You'll hear a real case study of how a deal was won not by being the highest bidder, but by understanding what the seller actually valued. Paying off debt. Offering flexibility. Creating housing stability post-closing. Solving problems others ignored. Because here's the truth:

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Coffee, Connections, and Creative Sparks in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-26-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I København ligger der en hyggelig kaffebar ude ved Søerne.En: In København lies a cozy coffee shop out by the Søerne.Da: Det er vinter, og sneen falder stille udenfor.En: It is winter, and the snow falls quietly outside.Da: Inde i kaffebaren dufter der skønt af nyristede bønner.En: Inside the coffee shop, there is a wonderful aroma from freshly roasted beans.Da: Indretningen er varm og indbydende med trægulve og murstensvægge.En: The decor is warm and inviting with wooden floors and brick walls.Da: Her, blandt de mange stamkunder, sidder Freja og Lars ofte.En: Here, among the many regulars, Freja and Lars often sit.Da: Freja er kunstner.En: Freja is an artist.Da: Hun leder efter inspiration og føler sig af og til ensom.En: She is searching for inspiration and occasionally feels lonely.Da: Lars er forfatter, men han kan ikke finde ord.En: Lars is a writer, but he cannot find the words.Da: Han ønsker sig også selskab.En: He also longs for company.Da: De to sidder hver for sig, men nyder begge Maja's kaffe.En: The two sit separately but both enjoy Maja's coffee.Da: Maja er barista.En: Maja is a barista.Da: Hun kender alle kunderne ved navn.En: She knows all her customers by name.Da: Hun smiler til Freja og Lars hver dag.En: She smiles at Freja and Lars every day.Da: En dag ser Freja en plakat for en lokal kunstudstilling.En: One day, Freja sees a poster for a local art exhibition.Da: Hun beslutter at tage sin skitseblok med og få nye ideer.En: She decides to bring her sketchbook and gain new ideas.Da: Lars ser sig omkring i kaffebaren og lægger mærke til de mange mennesker.En: Lars looks around the coffee shop and notices the many people.Da: Han beslutter at komme her oftere.En: He decides to come here more often.Da: Måske kan det ændre hans skrutine.En: Maybe it can change his rut.Da: En aften arrangerer kaffebaren en kaffesmagningsaften.En: One evening, the coffee shop hosts a coffee tasting night.Da: Freja kommer tidligt og møder Maja, der smilende byder hende velkommen.En: Freja arrives early and meets Maja, who welcomes her with a smile.Da: "Du skal møde Lars," siger Maja.En: "You should meet Lars," says Maja.Da: "Han elsker også kunst."En: "He also loves art."Da: Snart efter kommer Lars hen til dem med sin kop kaffe.En: Shortly after, Lars approaches them with his cup of coffee.Da: Han smiler genert til Freja.En: He smiles shyly at Freja.Da: De taler sammen over kaffen.En: They talk over coffee.Da: Freja fortæller om sine drømmeprojekter, og Lars deler sin frustration over den manglende inspiration.En: Freja shares her dream projects, and Lars shares his frustration over the lack of inspiration.Da: Samtalen flyder lettere, jo længere de snakker.En: The conversation flows more easily the longer they talk.Da: De diskuterer kunst og litteratur.En: They discuss art and literature.Da: Freja foreslår, at de kunne samarbejde om et projekt.En: Freja suggests they could collaborate on a project.Da: Lars føler en gnist af kreativitet vende tilbage.En: Lars feels a spark of creativity return.Da: Da aftenen slutter, smiler de til hinanden.En: When the evening ends, they smile at each other.Da: Freja føler sig inspireret.En: Freja feels inspired.Da: Hun planlægger et nyt kunstværk.En: She plans a new artwork.Da: Lars går derfra med en notesbog fyldt med nye ideer.En: Lars leaves with a notebook filled with new ideas.Da: På trods af deres frygt for sårbarhed åbner de sig for hinanden.En: Despite their fear of vulnerability, they open up to each other.Da: Freja og Lars mødes nu ofte i kaffebaren.En: Freja and Lars now often meet at the coffee shop.Da: Deres nye venskab blomstrer.En: Their new friendship blossoms.Da: De nyder at dele deres verden med hinanden.En: They enjoy sharing their worlds with each other.Da: I kaffebarenaftenens varme er starten på noget nyt.En: In the warmth of the coffee shop evening, it's the start of something new.Da: Maja ser dem med et tilfreds smil.En: Maja watches them with a satisfied smile.Da: Hun vidste, at kærligheden til kaffe kunne skabe forbindelser.En: She knew that the love for coffee could create connections. Vocabulary Words:cozy: hyggeligsnow: sneenquietly: stillearoma: dufterroasted: nyristededecor: indretningenwarm: varminviting: indbydendeartist: kunstnerinspiration: inspirationlonely: ensomwriter: forfattercompany: selskabposter: plakatsketchbook: skitseblokidea: ideerrut: skrutineevening: aftenhosts: arrangerertasting: kaffesmagningsaftenshyly: genertproject: projekterfrustration: frustrationspark: gnistvulnerability: sårbarhedblossoms: blomstrerworlds: verdensatisfied: tilfredsconnections: forbindelserbricks: murstensvægge

In this week's episode we're answering one of YOUR questions with a combination of expert tips and personal experience.  The Question: "Is there a way for someone with responsive desire to initiate sex? Do you have any recommendations?" What We Cover in This Episode: • Can you initiate with responsive desire? Yes. Initiation does not have to mean you are ready for sex right away. This episode explores how people with responsive desire can start connection in ways that feel safe, honest, and pressure-free. • What responsive desire actually means. Why some people need emotional or mental build-up before physical arousal, and how explaining your “longer runway” can change the way your partner understands intimacy. • The fear of being a tease or changing your mind. A real conversation about hesitation around initiating, including the pressure to follow through and how to reframe initiation as starting foreplay, not promising sex. • How to talk about initiation with your partner. Scripts and examples for getting on the same page about timelines, expectations, and what initiating looks like when you need more build-up before intimacy. • Creative ways to initiate without pressure. From morning cuddles and daytime flirting to teasing PDA and slow-burn make-outs, we share playful techniques that help build anticipation while honoring responsive desire. • You are not too much for needing more. A reminder that responsive desire is valid, that foreplay and communication create better sex for everyone, and that your needs matter whether you are dating, single, or in a long-term relationship. ⁠Learn more about 1:1 coaching HERE!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Get Honeydew Me Merch HERE!⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Sinica, I speak with Yi-Ling Liu, journalist, former China editor at Rest of World, and author of the new book The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet. Yi-Ling's book traces the arc of Chinese online life through five protagonists — a rapper, a gay rights entrepreneur, a feminist activist, a science fiction writer, and an internet censor — each navigating the creative and constrictive forces of the Chinese internet in their own way. The result is a deeply reported, novelistic account of what it felt like to live, create, and push back in one of the most surveilled and dynamic digital environments on earth. We discuss the book's central metaphor of "dancing in shackles," the early utopian glow of Chinese netizen culture, the parallel fates of hip hop and science fiction under the state's alternating embrace and constraint, and the eerie convergence between the Chinese internet and our own.0:06 — "Wall dancers" as a metaphor: what it captures that "dissident" or "netizen" doesn't0:09 — Why 网民 (wǎngmín) took root in China as a concept of digital citizenship0:13 — The early Chinese internet: more open than we remember, but not as free as the myth suggests0:15 — Ma Baoli: closeted cop to CEO of China's largest gay dating app, and the Gay Talese reporting strategy0:20 — Lan Yu, Beijing Story, and the film that became a coming-out moment for a generation of queer men0:22 — Pragmatism at the heart of the dance: how individuals and the state negotiated the internet together0:28 — Lu Pin and Feminist Voices: from "playing boundary ball" to sudden exile0:35 — Stanley Chen Qiufan and the state's attempt to co-opt science fiction for nationalist ends0:43 — The generational split in Chinese sci-fi: Liu Cixin's cosmic scale vs. the near-future unease of Chen Qiufan and Hao Jingfang0:46 — Hip hop's arc: from underground scenes in Chengdu and Beijing to The Rap of China and sudden constraint0:51 — Eric Liu, the Weibo censor: humanizing the firewall from the inside0:55 — Common prosperity, Wang Huning, and the moral panic behind the crackdown on "effeminate" culture0:59 — Techno-utopianism in retrospect: was the emancipatory internet always a fantasy?1:03 — The convergence of the Chinese and American internets: Weibo and Twitter, TikTok and Oracle1:07 — What it means to be free: how the book expanded Yi-Ling's sense of what freedoms people actually wantPaying it forward: Zeyi Yang, technology reporter at WIRED, and co-author (with Louise Matsakis) of the excellent tech x China newsletter Made in ChinaRecommendations:Yi-Ling: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai; Machine Decision is Not Final, an anthology of essays on Chinese AI compiled by scholars affiliated with NYU Shanghai.Kaiser: The Coming Storm: Power, Conflict and Warnings from History by Odd Arne Westad (forthcoming); Essays from Pallavi Aiyar's Substack The Global Jigsaw, particularly "How Has China Succeeded in Making People Mind their Manners" and "Why I Would Rather Be Born Chinese than Indian Today."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey friends, Chase here There's a myth that quietly messes with a lot of us — especially if you're a maker, builder, or artist. It's the myth that creative fulfillment is something you find. That if you just get lucky enough… brave enough… talented enough… you'll stumble into "the thing" and everything will click. But here's what I want to remind you today: Your path isn't discovered. It's designed. Not as in "perfectly planned." As in: you choose it. You shape it. You tend it. You build it on purpose — even when you don't feel ready. This episode is a short one, but it's dense. It's about why wildly creative careers aren't an accident… and how to return to what makes your heart sing. Here's what this episode explores: Creative lives don't happen by accident. They happen intentionally. They're designed. The Core Idea Creative lives are built on purpose. The "lucky ones" didn't just stumble into it. In some way, shape, or form, they created a vision and worked toward it. This episode is about doing that — deliberately. What You'll Hear in This Episode This one moves quickly, but here are the ideas worth listening for — and revisiting when you need them. Why creative careers are designed, not accidental What it really means to start from scratch How to identify what makes your heart sing Why you shouldn't judge your curiosity by commercial potential The garden metaphor — and how it reframes your life Why separating yourself from your art increases freedom and resilience The power of building a creative habit Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) 00:00 – Weekly email intro 02:11 – Creative lives are designed 03:20 – Start from scratch 04:22 – What makes your heart sing? 04:51 – Don't judge it by commercial potential 05:43 – The garden metaphor 06:40 – Let go of cultural assumptions 08:14 – "You are not your art" 09:13 – Create without focusing on the outcome 10:09 – Turn the gears 11:11 – The creative habit is what matters Read This If You Feel Stuck If you've been waiting for clarity before you move, here's your reframe: Clarity often comes from motion. Design doesn't require certainty. It requires participation. Questions to Ask Yourself What kind of creative expression would I practice long term? What am I judging too quickly by its earning potential? Where am I overly attached to outcomes? If my life is a garden, what do I want to plant next? What small habit could I start this week? A Simple Practice for Reengaging Pick one small creative habit. Make it low-stakes. Work on it for 15–20 minutes a day for one week. The point isn't to create something impressive. The point is to rebuild the relationship with the work itself. Because once you understand that your path is designed — not discovered — you stop waiting to be chosen. You start choosing. Until next time: keep tending your garden, trust the process, and remember — your path is built on purpose.  

Welcome to episode 350 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we're talking coffee! As a coffee drinker and soil nerd myself, I was very excited when I met Patricia Cordero at the OAK conference last month and she told me her area of study was soil conservation in coffee production in Puerto Rico. So, naturally, I asked her to come on and talk a bit about the coffee production and soil there and oh boy is it both very awesome with lots of multispecies plantings among the coffee, and also quite sad with the state of agriculture there and farmers struggling to find the labor they need to keep their farms going. But we talk all things coffee from what makes good coffee beans to the techniques they use for soil conservation and so much more. We are a Non-Profit! 

Ashley Grace is the Founding CMO of Igniton, a groundbreaking quantum wellness company merging subatomic particle science with integrative health. With a background spanning finance, marketing ROI modeling, ad tech, and big pharma—and as the former founding CMO of Charlotte's Web—Ashley brings decades of experience at the intersection of innovation and persuasion. On this episode, he breaks down how to market complex, cutting-edge products, why message beats media every time, and what skills will actually make you money in the future of advertising. On this episode we talk about: How Igniton is pioneering “quantum supplementation” and validating it through university studies The challenge of marketing complex or unfamiliar innovations Why your message is 4x more important than your media buying strategy Emotional differentiation vs. feature-based marketing The future of AI in ad creative and what skills marketers should focus on now Top 3 Takeaways What you say matters more than how you say it. The creative message is significantly more impactful than targeting, delivery, or frequency. Emotional resonance wins. Emotional differentiation beats feature differentiation. Customers buy based on emotional outcomes first—then justify with logic. Creative skills will outlast media buying. As AI automates targeting and ad delivery, persuasive messaging and human psychology will become even more valuable. Notable Quotes "What you say is four times more important than how you say it or how often you say it." "Persuasion is real—and there are tools and techniques to use language and visuals to make it more powerful." "Focus on the emotional benefit. The feature just explains why you can deliver it." Connect with Ashley Grace: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleygrace Website: https://igniton.com Podcast: https://ashleyon.com Discount Code: Use code ASHLEY for 15% off your first order  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century existentialist and feminist philosopher, novelist, essayist, and playwright Simone de Beauvoir's book, The Ethics of Ambiguity It focuses specifically on ways in which certain intellectuals can fall into an inauthentic existence that attempts to escape the ambiguity of existence. She discusses two different forms that this takes: critical thought and creative activity. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase De Beauvoir's Ethics of Ambiguity - https://amzn.to/32IbKya

Most women's ministry teams overlook one of the most powerful tools for transformation: intentional evangelism. In this episode, host Cyndee Ownbey reveals how simply sharing the gospel at every event can radically change lives—and why so many are missing this opportunity. If you're committed to leading women closer to Christ, don't miss the practical strategies that will ignite your evangelism efforts today.You'll discover:The clear definition of evangelism and why every woman in your church needs to understand it.How to practically incorporate gospel sharing into your women's ministry through training, testimonies, and outreach events.Creative ideas like "The Gift of No Dishes”—simple gift packs that open doors for spiritual conversations.Why teaching women to share their faith makes a lasting impact, and how to equip them without feeling overwhelmed.Whether you're just starting or looking to refresh your evangelism efforts, this episode offers proven steps to help your women be bold witnesses for Christ.Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources: Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/ Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/ Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/ Women's Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolboxYou can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email (cyndee@womensministrytoolbox.com).

Welcome back to The Cashflow Project Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Matt Medrano, managing partner and CRO of Dynamo Capital, Kansas' leading private lender. Matt shares his journey from working in foundation repair to building a fast-growing lending company focused on creative financing solutions. We dive into how Dynamo's approach—including DSCR loans, portfolio consolidation, and entity-only lending—gives investors flexible capital beyond traditional banks. Packed with real-world lessons on resilience, relationship-building, and smart problem-solving, this episode delivers practical insights for investors and entrepreneurs ready to level up. [00:00] "Reframing Goals and Career Realizations" [06:28] "Sales Role in Home Solutions" [07:37] Costly Home Repairs Explained [11:37] Adapting to Work Challenges [15:27] "Redefining Success Through Storytelling" [19:14] Perseverance, Pivoting, and Hindsight [21:21] "Connections Through Collected Jerseys" [25:47] "Rethinking Lending with a 'Why?'" [26:46] "Challenges in Midwest Loan Brokering" [30:43] "DSCR Loans for Investors" [34:42] $50K Profit Investment Deal [38:40] Startup Struggles and Triumphs [41:38] "Scrappy, Solution-Driven Fund Managers" [44:11] "Real Estate to Wall Street" [46:03] Raising Lending Standards Locally [51:01] "Future Success and Growth Ahead" [52:38] "Connect, Act, & Stay Tuned" Connect with Matt Medrano! LinkedIn Website Instagram Connect with The Cashflow Project! Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram

Taxes don't have to be the thing you avoid until April. In this episode of The Portrait System, Nikki sits down with Heather Leicy (tax prep educator + bookkeeper + working photographer) to break down photographer tax deductions, year-round tax prep, and the biggest “can I write this off?” mistakes.You'll learn:What to do monthly so you're not scrambling at tax timeA simple system for setting aside 20–30% for taxesCommon photographer deductions: education, software, gear, website costs, client giftsThe truth about meals/coffee write-offs (when it counts, when it doesn't)Home office deduction basics and “dedicated space” rulesWhy mileage tracking is one of the most missed deductions (and the app Heather recommends)A simple breakdown of LLC vs S-corp taxation and why it's a math decisionWhy sales tax rules vary so much by state (digital vs physical vs services)Important: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Tax laws vary by location and change over time. Always consult a qualified CPA/tax professional about your specific situation.Find HeatherInstagram: @heather.marie.LeicyCommunity: Conquer Community – theconquercommunity.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a photographer friend who needs a tax reset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, I'm joined by Meghan Swidler for a deep dive into why so many people struggle with digestive issues — and what it actually means to detox properly. We break down the root causes of bloating, constipation, and brain fog, how an overburdened liver and stagnant detox pathways impact your entire body, and why true cleansing starts with opening the colon before supporting the liver and lymphatic system. Meghan shares practical tools you can implement right away — from hydration, fiber, and mineral support to movement, cleansing foods, and the role of colonics — along with guidance on parasite cleanses, mold exposure, and the gut-brain connection. If you're looking to fix your digestion, reset after the holidays, or support your body's natural detox systems, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. To connect with Meghan on Instagram, click HERE.To explore Meghan's cleanses, click HERE.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Save 15% off my favorite Red Light Face Mask from BON CHARGE by using code DREAMBIGGER at www.boncharge.comGet $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/dreambiggerAnd here's the good news – Branch Basics is now available everywhere you shop: Target, Target.com, Amazon, and of course, BranchBasics.com. Tossing the toxins has never been more convenient! And for anyone grabbing the Premium Starter Kit, you can still get 15% off at BranchBasics.com with our code DREAMBIGGER. Just use code DREAMBIGGER for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at BranchBasics.com. After your purchase, when they ask where you heard about them, please make sure to mention our show!Shopify.com/dreambiggerTake back control of your business today. Open a Found account for FREE at Found.com. That's Found.com . Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Join the hundreds of thousands who've streamlined their finances with Found.Use code DREAMBIGGER15 for $15 off first purchase at thirdlove.comGet started with the Experian App now!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on a mental framework in which they revisit and recommit, or revise, or replace, or remove the goals they've set for themselves this year (which leaves them feeling re-invigorated, re-energized, and re-inspired).  Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we add and consider the context surrounding our goals? How might we reframe a pivot away from a certain goal as not a failure but a learning? What are some tactics to give ourselves more grace in the journey towards our goals? To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/. You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.  To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com. Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

We all have that one friend who we sprint to when we need a breakup text drafted, spruce up our vanilla cover letter, or edit a flimsy apology, because we know how much words carry weight. They're spells. Today, Lois Mac, THE word wizard who focuses on strategic communication layered with uncensored expression, comes on to help humans stop performing expression and start saying the damn thing.Lois reminds us:When you lose your words, you lose yourself. Lois built her entire identity around language, then moved to a small Costa Rican town after having her first baby, surrounded by people who spoke only Spanish, and the woman who always had the right words suddenly had none... what she couldn't have known then is that was entirely the point.The creative elephant never forgets. When you're not saying the real thing, every piece of content, every project, every newsletter becomes a hostage to it; your creativity doesn't leave, it just sits in the corner, arms crossed, waiting.Trying harder is a one-way ticket to the void. The void is a compass that shows up when you've drifted so far from yourself you're basically a human LinkedIn post, arriving not to destroy you but to say: come back to your actual voice.Write the unsendable thing. A daily writing practice that's purely for you (no feed, algorithm, or audience) is where your public voice quietly gets built.Presence beats vocabulary every time. Deep, juicy, family-level friendships are built on showing up, staying in the room after saying the wrong thing, and learning to laugh at yourself, not perfect sentence structure.This conversation is for those in the middle of identity shapeshifting, multi-lingual multi-hyphenates, who need a permission slip to say the thing you've been swallowing. She gives us a gentle but firm reminder that the most radical creative act available to you right now is NOT the next launch, the next rebrand, or the next post — it's just being the person who's already here.Connect with Lois:Writing Wildly Retreats: a full writing immersion in the Costa Rican jungle where your most important writing finally gets to breathe (enrolling for June + Sept 2026, mention how you found it in the application!)Creative Living App: the app that turns your instinct to consume into a desire to createSweet Talk: A creative business uprising disguised as 4 months of writing, copy + messaging mentorshipSubstack: The Smoking AreaInstagramConnect with Chelsea: