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On today's episode, I'm joined by Stassi Schroeder to talk about her highly anticipated new Hulu series, House of Stassi, and the comeback that's been years in the making. Stassi shares what it took to get the show green-lit after three and a half years, why this series is unlike anything she's done before, and how reality TV and social media have completely changed since she first stepped into the spotlight. We also discuss how she rebuilt her confidence during some of the darkest moments of her career, why you have to be "a little delulu" to achieve big goals, and the mindset that's helped her keep moving forward. Stassi also opens up about how motherhood has changed her ambition, balancing multiple businesses while raising two kids, staying creatively inspired, creating a life on her own terms, and the simple style formula that helps her feel put together as a busy mom. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, chasing a big dream, or simply looking for an honest conversation about reinvention, confidence, and success, this episode is full of practical advice and inspiring stories. 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 Stassi on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Stassi on Tikotok, click HERE.To stream Stassi's newest series, House of Stassi, click HERE.To listen to STASSI with Tay, 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.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.

https://teachhoops.com/ If you look at the grassroots basketball ecosystem during the month of July, you will see a massive amount of repetitive, rigid basketball. Coaches treat mid-summer tournament games with the exact same tactical intensity as a regional final in February. They shorten their benches, scream at their players to run their standard winter sets flawlessly, and pull their hair out over a single missed recovery on a Tuesday afternoon. They treat July like a final exam instead of a research and development lab. But when you step into the "Truth Room," you realize that locking your team into a rigid, familiar structure during the summer is an operational leak. If you aren't using July to stretch your roster's boundaries, test your staff's unconventional ideas, and experiment with high-friction constraints, you are completely wasting a premium developmental window. In this episode, we unpack why July is the ultimate sandbox for an elite program builder. We discuss how to use this warm off-season block to try entirely new offensive spaces, install aggressive defensive variations, and challenge your roster's independent Decision IQ when the scoreboard doesn't matter. Discover how to transform your summer calendar into a creative laboratory that expands your program's ceiling before the real winter grinding begins. To accurately audit whether your summer schedule is serving as a progressive incubator for growth or just a comfortable holding pattern for old habits, evaluate your bench through this lens: "Are you utilizing your July tournament minutes to actively stress-test new tactical concepts, unconventional lineup structures, and alternative defensive shells, or are you retreating into your old, comfortable playbook just to secure a meaningless summer win?" If you spend July running the exact same offensive patterns you ran last winter, your culture is leaking value. But if you turn the floor over to experimental, socratic trial-and-error, you build deep Resilience Equity across your entire depth chart. July is the perfect window to expand your team's tactical playbook because the consequences of failure are exactly zero. Here are three ways to weaponize your summer minutes: If your program has historically relied on a traditional, slow, set-heavy half-court offense, July is your window to completely open up the floor. Try installing a fluid, read-and-react philosophy like the Princeton Offense or a high-velocity Dribble Drive shell. The Constraint: Remove your standard set plays entirely from the clipboard. Force your players to share the space, read the defender's hips, and hunt the paint through continuous cutting geometry. This spikes your team's autonomous Decision IQ and forces them to discover how to maximize their Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) without a joystick instruction from the baseline: Don't wait until January to find out if your roster can handle an aggressive, high-friction trapping system. Use July to roll out a hyper-extended 1-3-1 Zone Press or a dynamic Match-Up Zone. The Constraint: Challenge your perimeter defenders to play with unyielding High Hands on every catch, and use The Antagonist on your staff to fiercely police the communication hand-offs. Even if your players give up straight-line drives or blow a coverage, let them play through the exhaust. You are using the summer friction to find your team's absolute Standard of Tolerance before the real stakes are introduced. Summer league is the perfect laboratory to put your players in high-stress, unfamiliar tactical situations. Take your primary ball-handlers and force them to operate off the ball as cutters. Take your interior post threats, drag them to the perimeter, and force them to play as high-low passing hubs. The Return: Inverting your positions builds multi-angle versatility across your depth chart. It forces your 8th, 9th, and 10th rotational players to step up, speak loudly, and Own The Room while your star options learn how to affect the game without dominating the basketball. Coach's Note: "July is not the time to be safe, and it's certainly not the time to care about what a bunch of summer league spectators think about the scoreboard. If you enter the winter season with the exact same tactical boundaries you had last spring, you didn't coach this summer—you just babysat. Use these weeks to stretch your kids. Throw them into the tactical deep end, let them make mistakes, let them play through the friction, and align your staff lenses to audit the data. Build a bigger, bolder version of your program standard right now." Title Ideas: Are You Wasting Your July Basketball Scrimmages? (The Summer Lab Blueprint) Why the Best Basketball Coaches Intentionally Make Mistakes in July How to Use Summer Basketball Tournaments to Test New Defensive Systems Stop Chasing Summer Wins! How to Experiment With Your Roster in July Primary Keywords: Trying new things in summer basketball, coaching basketball in July, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, basketball offensive spacing adjustments, small-sided games basketball, basketball defensive press installation. Secondary Keywords: Effective Field Goal Percentage analytics, next play speed resilience, match-up zone defense installation, 1-3-1 zone trapping rules, standard of tolerance, decision IQ constraints, socratic coaching method, Types of Coaches (3).pdf. Description Snippet: "Are you letting your fear of losing meaningless summer league games stop you from expanding your program's playbook? In this podcast episode, Coach Collins explains why the month of July must be treated as your program's ultimate creative laboratory. Learn how to implement new read-and-react offensive spaces, test aggressive trapping zone defenses, and invert your roster's roles to build elite decision IQ and deep resilience equity before the winter season arrives." Suggested Tags:#BasketballCoaching #TeachHoops #CoachCollins #SummerLeague #PracticeDesign #BasketballTactics #ChampionshipMindset #HighSchoolBasketball Are you utilizing this July experimental framework to test out a brand-new, fast-paced transition offense with your returning varsity squad during your upcoming weekend shootouts, or are you looking to design a specific set of defensive press constraints to see which of your incoming underclassmen can handle high-friction trapping responsibilities under fatigue? Show NotesThe Diagnostic Question Every Masterclass Innovator Must AskThe July Lab: 3 High-Leverage Summer Experiments1. Shift Your Offensive Spacing GeometryeFG%=FGAFGM+(0.5×3PM)​2. Stress-Test Aggressive Defensive Variation3. Invert Your Roster RolesThe Summer Mindset: The Win-Chaser vs. The Masterclass InnovatorJuly VariableThe Transactional Win-Chaser (Leak)The Transformational Innovator (Standard)Playbook ExecutionRelies on old, familiar sets to guarantee summer winsInstalls new cutting shells and experimental spacing geometryRotational DepthShortens the bench; rides starters into physical exhaustDeepens the bench; tests untried lineups in high-stress spotsHandling MistakesScreams from the baseline; panics over bad turnoversUses socratic "drive-by" corrections; demands Next Play SpeedDefensive PhilosophyStays in a safe, passive shell to prevent easy bucketsExperiments with trapping angles and aggressive zone pressesYouTube SEO Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Practice taking a breath. Approachability: 2/10 (Creative and elaborate ways to die) Content Warnings: Jump scares; Blood/gore Next Week's Film RandomHorror9 T-Shirts Hosts: Jeffrey Cranor & Cecil Baldwin (Find more of our work on Welcome to Night Vale) Logo: David Baldwin Random Horror 9 Patreon YouTube, Bluesky, Letterboxd, & Instagram: @RandomHorror9 We are part of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a recent episode on packing, Jen and Pete spend this week mulling over the idea of its opposite: unpacking. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are some tactics we might use to make it easier to manage change? How might we assess what everyone on our team needs before making a plan? What surprises might we find when we take a different path than planned? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

HT2695 - Creative Possibilities for Two-sided Inkjet Paper The availability of two-sided inkjet paper has opened up fascinating doors of creativity. With two-sided paper we can do folded paper books like chapbooks, or three-fold brochure-like presentations. Another idea is to use two-sided paper for a significantly expanded provenance to a print. This RSS feed includes only the most recent seven Here's a Thought episodes. All of them — over 2600 and counting! — are available to members of LensWork Online. Try a 30-day membership for only $10 and discover the literally terabytes of content about photography and the creative process. Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

Hi Cutie! Today I'm resharing an episode that changed my life! Listen to hear the advice that shifted everything in my creative career. Love this episode with Mural Artist, Patrick Ganino! Check it out. Original Description below: Today's guest is Patrick Ganino. He is an artist, author, and social media expert. He  is best known for creating absolutely spectacular murals and paintings for celebs such as Hulk Hogan, Chevy Chase, Rosie O'Donell and many more as well as his own book, ‘The Business of Faux,' and his ability to create and curate online communities.Patrick hustled his way to become a professional artist--from the start, he approached his art as a business and was relentless in his drive to pursue it. He doesn't let perfectionism or overthinking get in the way of creating -he always just goes for it and trusts his instincts. From this conversation you'll learn:What characteristics you need to redefine your relationship with fearHow to bust through a creative block The power of rest in the creative projectWhy Delegating is a powerful tool as a creative What the benefits are to creating quickly and living by the moto “less think, more do”How to find ways to build up your personal business and start from the ground upThe most effective To-Do list, EVER!How to figure out ANYTHINGHow to move past creative blocksThe power of taking a break from your creativity How to self-promote authenticallyHow set a price for your business and work & WHEN to get paidWhy it's important to be a light in the roomAdvice for people who haven't made money from their passion YET Why I believe in going where you're not expected creatively 

What if creating didn't need to feel so hard? This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of her creative process and shares the practices that have helped her build a more sustainable, intuitive relationship with creating. She talks about letting go of perfectionism, trusting inspiration, and making space for greater ease. The result is work that feels more authentic, meaningful, and aligned. Through personal stories, practical tools, and grounded wisdom, Sarah offers a new way of thinking about creativity rooted in devotion, self-trust, and honoring your own unique rhythm. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: Why making creativity easier can actually lead to more meaningful work The four practices that shape Sarah's creative process How to move beyond perfectionism and finish what you start Why discipline isn't about forcing yourself and what to practice instead How to create from intuition without waiting for inspiration to strike Why building a supportive container is essential for sustainable creativity How trusting your own creative rhythm can transform the way you make art, write, or bring ideas to life --  Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

On today's episode, I'm joined by my doula, Lori Bregman, for an honest and empowering conversation about everything first-time moms need to know to prepare for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Lori shares what doulas actually do, how to choose the right care provider, and why educating yourself before birth can help you feel more confident and avoid unnecessary birth trauma. We also discuss the truth about inductions and C-sections, how to advocate for yourself during labor, ways to prepare your body for birth, what can help reduce tearing, and how to protect your energy throughout pregnancy. Lori also shares her framework for postpartum recovery, including the importance of building a support system, setting realistic expectations, and prioritizing healing during the first 40 days after birth. Whether you're currently pregnant, trying to conceive, or simply want to feel more informed about the birth experience, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you feel prepared and empowered. 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 Lori on Instagram, click HERE.To check out Lori's website, 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.Visit www.sleep.me/dreambigger to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code dreambigger. This special offer is available for Dream Bigger Podcast listeners – and only for a limited time!Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/dreambigger for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. That's Quince.com/dreambigger for free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince.com/dreambiggerHead to vitaclean.co and use code DREAM at checkout (Shower Head Starter Kits). Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/dreambigger ! #squarepodProduced 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 it take to help children thrive during a hospital stay? In this episode of Inside the Children's Hospital Podcast, Katie Taylor sits down with Alyssa Sachs, CCLS, an inpatient Child Life Specialist at Boston Children's Hospital, to explore how Child Life Specialists help children and families experience joy, connection, and normalcy—even during long and complex hospital stays. Alyssa shares what it's like supporting children on the inpatient neuroscience floor, where patients range from newborns to young adults with epilepsy, neuro-oncology diagnoses, neurosurgical needs, and more. She offers an inside look at the innovative programs that make Boston Children's unique, including gaming and technology specialists, hospital clowns, music therapy, artists-in-residence, facility dogs, and therapeutic events that transform the hospital experience. Throughout the conversation, Alyssa reminds us that it's often the smallest moments, like a surprise snow cone, a movie night on the rooftop, or decorating a hospital room, that leave the biggest impact on children and caregivers alike. Whether you're a parent navigating a hospitalization, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about how Child Life Specialists support patients in pediatric hospitals, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that childhood doesn't have to stop because of illness. In This Episode, We Discuss: What an inpatient Child Life Specialist does Supporting children with neurological and neurosurgical conditions How Child Life Specialists normalize the hospital experience Gaming and technology specialists and therapeutic gaming Hospital clowns, music therapy, artists, and facility dogs Why playrooms matter for patients and siblings Creative ways families can bring "home" into the hospital Supporting caregivers through joyful moments Collaboration between Child Life and the medical team The importance of community partnerships and hospital donors Episode Timestamps 00:00 Meet Alyssa Sachs, CCLS at Boston Children's Hospital 01:04 Why Alyssa became a Child Life Specialist 01:49 Caring for patients on the neuroscience floor 03:55 Programs that make the hospital feel like childhood 07:14 Inside the Gaming & Technology Specialist program 09:33 Bringing the outside world into the hospital 11:21 Why joyful moments matter for caregivers too 12:55 Supporting families through difficult hospital experiences 15:56 Simple ways families can create normalcy in any hospital room 18:51 How Child Life collaborates with nurses and physicians 20:55 Joy carts, lemonade stands, and surprise snow cones 23:08 Why hospital playrooms are so important 25:09 The role of hospital clowns in pediatric care 27:06 Why normalization is essential to healing 27:56 Community partnerships that make it all possible   Resources Mentioned Boston Children's Hospital Child Life Services Hospital Playrooms Gaming & Technology Specialists Music Therapy Artists-in-Residence Hospital Clowns Facility Dog & Paw Prints Programs Connect with Us Instagram: @childlifeoncall + @insidethechildrenshospital Subscribe: Never miss an episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Visit insidethechildrenshospital.com to search stories and episodes easily Leave a Review: It helps other families find us and access our resources  

Programmatic advertisers frequently face low engagement and conversion bottlenecks caused by static, generic display ad formats.Fabrice Rousseau, Director of Advertising Experiences at Amazon, breaks down the major update to Amazon's Responsive E-commerce (REC) ad product and how generative AI is transforming display advertising across the open web.Key topics covered include:Automating creative asset generation—including full-bleed images, motion, and video—directly from product detail pages.Integrating Amazon's "Prompt" agentic shopping assistant into open web banner formats.Utilizing runtime Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) to personalize creative per publisher context and user intent.Driving downstream brand impact and a 27% conversion lift over traditional display units.How to set up component-based REC campaigns inside the Amazon DSP.Fabrice Rousseau is the Director of Advertising Experiences at Amazon Ads, leading product innovation, automated creative engineering, and agentic e-commerce applications.Connect with our guest:Follow Fabrice Rousseau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabricerousseau/Explore Amazon Ads: https://advertising.amazon.com/Simplify Paid Social with Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/Connect with Host Dylan Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/

After thinking over and over about the concept of strategy, Pete turns to Jen to help him unravel what strategy actually is and how it can be best utilized by individuals and companies. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What even is strategy? How might we move from our goals to a clear strategy? What are some tactics to stay focused on the things we actually have control over? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

In this episode of Creative Becoming, Helen and Elizabeth explore how life's unexpected disruptions can become catalysts for creativity. Elizabeth shares her progress in quieting her inner critic and finding joy in drawing flowers, while Helen reflects on how her graphic art diaries became a lifeline during some of her most challenging experiences.Together they discuss how artists have used uncertainty, chance, and disruption as creative tools, and how adapting to unexpected circumstances can open new pathways for self-expression. The conversation also explores stimming, emotional regulation, and the ways creativity can help us navigate periods of change.In this episode:Creativity through disruption and changeArtists who embrace chance and unpredictabilityHelen's experience of creativity during a long hospital stayFinding creative space while away from homeTurning setbacks into new artistic opportunitiesUnderstanding stimming and emotional regulationResources and LinksHelen's graphic diary archive: https://arted.online/blog/diaries/Graphic diary template: https://arted.online/toolbox/resource-diary-template/The 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture: https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/the-10-pillars-revisited-episodeInformation about stimming from the National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/about-autism/repeated-movements-and-behaviour-stimmingContact: creativebecomingpod@gmail.comSupportIf you are experiencing distress, please contact your GP or a relevant support service in your area.DisclaimerCreative Becoming is connected to Helen Shaddock's practice-based PhD, "Welcome to My Messy World": A practice-based, messy auto-ethnographic artistic exploration into multimedia storytelling as an integral method towards creative becoming.

What do you do when business is slower than last year and your first instinct is to slash your prices? In this episode, Kim sits down with Danielle Hobbs, TMA's featured mentor for July and a veteran newborn photographer who has rebuilt her business from scratch multiple times as a military spouse. Danielle shares the honest, grounded perspective that only comes from nearly two decades behind the camera. In This Episode: Why lowering your prices is rarely the answer in a slow season, and what to do instead Creative pricing strategies like entry-point collections and a "secret menu" back pocket offer How Danielle structures the first 15 minutes of a newborn session for calm, unhurried success Why lighting matters more than posing, and the case for baby-led sessions What it really takes to rebuild a client base in a brand new city The business decision that had the biggest impact on Danielle's success: shooting only what she loves Whether you're navigating a slower year or building your newborn portfolio from the ground up, this conversation is a reminder that sustainable success is a long game built one client at a time. Danielle is TMA's featured mentor this July, and enrollment is open now. Join us inside the membership to see her brand new unfiltered behind-the-scenes session with a mom, two toddlers, and a newborn: https://themotherhoodanthology.com/photography-mentoring/ Connect with Danielle: Website: https://www.daniellehobbsphotography.com Instagram: @daniellehobbsphotography Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotherhoodanthology.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Kim: Site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kimbox.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kimbox ⁠⁠⁠

AdTechGod sits down with Andrew Swinand, CEO of Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) and former CEO of Publicis Groupe Creative U.S. and Leo Burnett. Andrew shares how AI-powered content automation is helping global brands produce personalized creative at scale, reduce production costs by 50%, cut campaign timelines from 8 weeks to 2 weeks, and drive stronger marketing performance. They discuss operational AI vs generative AI, the future of agencies, creative effectiveness, personalization, and why the next decade may bring a creative renaissance instead of creative replacement. Takeaways AI-powered content automation is enabling brands to create personalized content at an unprecedented scale. ITG helps global brands localize campaigns across languages, markets, and audiences using AI. Brands are reducing production costs by roughly 50% while significantly speeding up go-to-market timelines. Operational AI delivers more immediate ROI than purely generative AI use cases. Most companies already possess valuable creative assets but struggle to find and utilize them efficiently. Effective personalization is not about one-to-one marketing but identifying "meaningful breaks" within audiences. Creative quality remains critical despite AI advancements. The future agency model will focus more on strategy, insights, and creative concepts while automation handles production. AI will eliminate repetitive production work but increase demand for higher-quality creative thinking. Andrew predicts a creative renaissance driven by the abundance of AI-generated content. Chapters00:00 Introduction & Welcome01:01 Andrew Swinand's Career Journey04:36 From Publicis & Leo Burnett to ITG06:20 What Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) Does07:43 How AI Transforms Content Production09:10 Cutting Costs, Speeding Up Campaigns & Personalization at Scale11:00 Why More Creative Variations Drive Better Performance12:42 Operational AI vs Generative AI15:18 AI-Powered Asset Organization & Content Discovery17:03 The Right Way to Personalize Advertising20:00 Why Creative Matters More Than Ever21:28 The Future of Agencies in an AI World23:28 AI Slop, Content Overload & Marketing Challenges26:36 What Marketers Are Overhyping About AI27:03 Andrew's Vision for Advertising in 5 Years28:23 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up Guests: AdTech God Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you create worksheets, resources, or are writing a book, learn why saving versions of your creative projects lets you celebrate growth over time.Subscribe to Piano PantryJoin PatreonEpisode Links & Transcript: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode188

THE (MAGAZINE) DOCTOR IS IN — Megan Schertler wants to help you make magazines. Yes, you … and you … and you too. But she also wants to ensure that once you make a magazine, you make another one. And then one after that. She wants to make sure that you know it's not easy to create a magazine or to run one or to publish a second one or to sustain a magazine or media brand or to run a business. Megan is big on print. She's one of those extremely rare people who's held down numerous magazine jobs while never working on the digital side of things. Yes, really. People like her exist. So she knows more than many her age that print is more engaging, produces more loyalty, and creates a deeper and more meaningful connection with the message on the page than any other medium. And so with her partners, Megan now helms In Real Life Media to help would-be magazine makers sure, but also some of the world's largest brands navigate the realities of the magazine world. Because while we all love print here, it's hard, it's expensive, and it is, quite frankly, a pain in the ass. But it also results in something glorious, and Megan travels the world speaking at conferences and to people like me to spread the word.. — This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025

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Hello Protagonists!Welcome to another episode of the Creative, Inspired, ALIVE podcast—where we go behind the scenes with the storytellers shaping our culture.Our next guest, Catherine Cho, is the acclaimed author of The Devoted and the memoir Inferno. She was shortlisted for The Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year 2020 and shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize. Catherine also runs her own literary agency, Paper Literary. Originally from the United States, she now lives with her family in London.Today, we talk about:* the dual life of an agent and writer,* researching the underbelly of society,* the future of literary fiction,* finding the beginning of a story,* and so much more.

Richard McGirr talks to Chad Ackerman as he shares his journey from building a community of LPs at Left Field Investors to coaching operators and investors on mastering deal structures. You'll discover how simplifying complex arrangements like preferred equity and deal tranching can dramatically increase your chances of closing deals, while reducing your risk and aligning incentives for all parties involved. Chad Ackerman Founder of Chad Ackerman Real Estate Based in: Dublin, Ohio Where to find them: https://chadackermanrealestate.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-ackerman-8089a8a Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode is also available in video format and features a five minute meditation!The #1 podcast in your headphones and for your eyeballs is back with another non-sports edition. Episode 151 focuses on mindfulness, the benefits of yoga and embodiment, and how you can get started with being a better you. For the first time, Premal is joined by Yogi, Embodiment Coach, Creative, beloved cousin, Prem Brulee theme song artist herself, Nisha Bhatt. How can we practice mindfulness? How can someone get started in yoga that might be intimidated by it or claim to be inflexible? Plus, Nisha talks about her retreat, Sanctuary of Her in October. Be sure to stick around for the end of the episode as Nisha leads you #1 podcast listeners/watchers on a five minute meditation.  Sponsor: Mushnoom | @trymushnoom | mushnoom.com/prembrulee PREM BRULEE | prembruleepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter: @prem_brulee | Instagram: @premalthegreatMeditation background music (with permission): “constellations” by das ambient worksinstagram: @nishabecool  |  Retreat Instagram: @sanctuaryofher  |  www.sanctuaryofher.com

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Maybe like me you know all about taking your turn, pulling the laboring oar, playing nice with others, holding up the roof, offering a hand up instead of a hand out, and wildly  applauding the achievements of friends and colleagues. But what about you? We women do not even begin to give ourselves credit for all the ways in which we add to the good of the world. You totally deserve your own parade today! Not just any small-town parade but a great big turn-out the city in your honor tickertape parade with high school marching bands, street dancers, fireworks, flag twirlers, bling-tossers, cheering crowds, and you standing tall and proud and magnificent on your very own Mardi Gras-style float. Get quiet for a moment and imagine yourself being celebrated as the most wonderful, brilliant, creative, resilient, imaginative, productive, wise, kind-hearted, and generous, playful, curious, funny, supportive, magical, and bountiful, insightful, cherished, charming, delightful, and energetic spirit that you are. I am so very proud to celebrate you.         You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread the word with a generous 5-star review & comment - it helps us all - and join us next time! AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Join me as I talk with Dominic Chinery and Sasha Van Reenen about their new TV project ‘Ghosted', mixing documentary with mockumentary, exploring local folklore, legends, and supernatural tales from Essex and beyond. (Yes – there's more to Essex than TOWIE, although the TOWIE people may feature!)We also talk about personal ghostly experiences and brushes with the world of the paranormal, and have a collective moan about how d*mn hot it was at the time of recording!Find out more about the GHOSTED team and their project here - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590693666722 GHOSTED - Upcoming Mockumentary/Documentary series - a Creative & Arts crowdfunding project in United Kingdom by GhostedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

Ilona is a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran, having turned an early fascination with aviation into a position as a helicopter pilot at one of Canada's Tactical Helicopter Squadrons. After thirteen years in the CAF, Ilona was released following an injury. She continued in aviation for several years as a civilian helicopter flight instructor.Before & throughout her career in aviation, creativity & craft always played a large role in Ilona's life, cultivated at an early age when she was encouraged to learn by creating – from sewing & knitting to building & painting. As an adult, Ilona learned the art of wire-wrap jewellery through evening classes, while posted to Comox, BC. This particular craft quickly became the focus of her creative energy.Now residing in Halifax, NS, Ilona took skills from both her career in aviation & instruction, and her creative practice into entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Mable & Rose Handmade, a creative costume jewellery repair & upcycling business that values secondhand materials, hands-on experiences and community.Check her out @mable_and_rose

Most women in uniform will tell you—building community while serving is one of the toughest challenges we face. But what if those small, simple invites—sharing a meal, a prayer, a coffee—are the real keys to transforming loneliness into strength? This episode unleashes powerful stories of courage, vulnerability, and divine timing in military sisterhood.From a West Point freshman's spiritual breakthrough sparked by a simple breakfast invite to a deployed woman's life-changing connection with a Christian sister—these moments prove that community is a divine invitation, not a perfect plan. You'll discover: how to extend authentic invitations even in chaos, how small acts of vulnerability build lasting bonds, and why intentionality with your time creates a rhythm of faith everywhere you go.We break down practical ways to find your people in every season and how to say yes and no with wisdom. These stories highlight the importance of community rooted in Jesus, showing us that even a shared prayer or a cup of coffee can ripple into lifelong faith friendships.If you've ever felt isolated, overwhelmed, or just not sure where you belong, this episode is your bold reminder: God is weaving your story with others. You don't have to do this alone—there's a divine purpose in every connection, every invitation, every moment of vulnerability.Perfect for military women craving authentic community, busy moms seeking deep roots, or anyone needing a fresh perspective on the power of simple acts of faith—hit play now and step into the community God is already creating around you.Why this works: This episode hits an immediate emotional chord with a compelling story of divine invitations, addresses real struggles with vulnerability and community, and offers clear, doable steps to build meaningful relationships. It's authentic, relatable, and invites action—perfect to turn browsers into listeners ready to grow in faith and sisterhood.In this episode:How a simple FCA breakfast changed one woman's spiritual journeyThe importance of small, consistent invitations in building communityCourage needed to extend invitations across seasons of move and changeNavigating the challenges of overcommitment and rejectionPractical ways to find and nurture faith-based relationships wherever you serveHow Paul's missionary journeys inspire our approach to community on the moveThe role of transparency, vulnerability, and prayer in accepting and offering invitationsEncouragement for introverts and extroverts alike to step into spaces where God is workingTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction: Why invitations matter in military community02:15 – Sharing personal stories of meaningful invitations03:36 – How God's biblical invitation has shaped our faith journeys06:46 – Stories of life-changing community moments in deployment08:46 – Small steps that lead to deep relationships12:36 – Challenges in accepting invitations: Overcommitment and vulnerability14:03 – How to wisely choose what to say yes or no to15:57 – Building ongoing community: The power of routine and consistency18:01 – Navigating logistical challenges, especially with family and moves22:48 – Overcoming feelings of not belonging in faith communities27:25 – Practical advice for newcomers and seasoned military women31:17 – Turning everyday moments into faith-sharing opportunities33:35 – Creative ways to build community: Meetups, home groups, and spontaneous gatherings37:52 – The importance of mutual connections and trusting God's network41:23 – Finding community in unique and unexpected places44:43 – Encouragement always to start where you are — God's faithfulness in remembering faces and stories48:08 – The importance of intentionality in building community, even in a busy military schedule55:54 – The ripple effect of one invitation — how building relationships impacts generations58:52 – A prayer for courage, community, and faithfulness in all seasons

Follow Maria on:Creative Come Follow Me digital courseMeckMom.comInstagram @meckmomlifeYouTube 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.Our Mothers Knew It with Maria EckersleyA Creative Study of Come, Follow MeOLD TESTAMENT [EZRA 1; 3–7; NEHEMIAH 2; 4–6; 8]“I Am Doing a Great Work”July 27 – August 2, 2026ARCHIVE:Printable: “The Power of Godliness is Manifest”: Paper OutletsEtsy Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4341961815/power-of-godliness-is-manifest-outlets“Entangle Not Yourselves in Sin”: Removable Ribbon TrickCURRENT:Stories of the Old Testament: Song Part 5"Doing A Great Work" Cup Stack TestCHAPTERS=========00:0:14 INTRO00:01:56 INSIGHTS00:46:19 QUESTIONS 100:47:39 QUESTIONS 200:49:04 QUESTIONS 300:50:45 CREATIVE OBJECT LESSONS00:54:22 OBJECT LESSON 100:58:35 OBJECT LESSON 201:04:12 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 podcast episode Ashea is joined by Todd Urban, General Manager at Softube, educator at Passaic County Community College, and creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel. With over 30 years of experience in audio production, Todd discusses Softube's philosophy of being "rock and roll scientists," the evolution from Console One to the groundbreaking Flow Studio hardware, and how creative workflow and intentional pre-production can transform recording and mixing practices.Todd shares insights into Flow Studio's design philosophy of facilitating "flow state" rather than perfectionism, the importance of committing to decisions in tracking, the balance between hardware and software in hybrid workflows, and how understanding mixing principles makes tracking engineers more effective.In This Episode:30+ Years in Audio: From DIY to Industry Leadership — Journey from musician with minimal resources through education to industry leadershipThe 'Rock and Roll Scientists' Philosophy — Combining musical edge with scientific rigor for innovation and challengeConsole One: Redefining Mixing in the Box — 2014 breakthrough introducing hardware control for digital channel stripsFlow Studio: From Zero to 80% Mixes — Facilitating flow state and creative momentum through intelligent designFlows and Presets as Creative Tools — Pre-configured signal chains enabling quick professional-sounding starting pointsThe Omni Knob: Macro Control Design — Five knobs with main macro control addressing real workflow needsHybrid Workflow Philosophy — Balancing hardware summing and analogue gear with in-the-box mixingDecision Fatigue vs. Creative Exploration — When to commit during tracking versus maintaining flexibility during mixingPre-Production Planning and Intention — Establishing emotional objectives and sonic goals before trackingTracking Conservative, Mixing Creative — Capturing intentional raw material for successful mixingTeaching Audio Production: Learning from Students — Educators staying current with trends while maintaining principlesThe Role of Recording Engineers in Modern Production — Why understanding mixing makes tracking engineers more effectiveAbout Our Guest:Todd Urban:Todd Urban is the General Manager at Softube with 10+ years at the company across product education, development, management, and marketing. With over 30 years of professional audio experience, Todd holds degrees in orchestral arranging, music education, jazz performance, music management, and a production master's from UC Berkeley. He is the creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel and teaches at Passaic County Community College in New Jersey.About Our Host:Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast.Resources & LinksSoftube — softube.comFlow Studio — Softube's hardware interface for facilitated flow state mixingConsole One — Hardware control surface for in-the-box mixingUrban Sound Studio — Todd Urban's YouTube channel for mix breakdowns and educationPassaic County Community College — Audio production program where Todd teachesBerkeley Institute for Music Studies — Production master's degree programHybrid Mixing Workflow — Combining hardware, summing, and in-the-box processingFlow State in Music Production — Creating optimal conditions for creative momentumSponsorshipThis episode is brought to you by Softube. Flow Studio combines thoughtful hardware design with powerful software workflows to help you facilitate creative momentum rather than perfectionism. Visit softube.com to learn more.

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What if the only thing standing between your passion and a profitable business is one mindset shift you've never been taught? Why do so many talented people chase their dreams for years—yet never turn their passion into a successful business?In this powerful inspirational episode, Reginald D sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, media executive, bestselling author, speaker, coach, and founder of JDS Productions, Diane Strand, to reveal how creatives, entrepreneurs, and dreamers can finally turn passion into profit without losing their purpose.Despite growing up with dyslexia, Diane refused to let limitations define her future. She built a seven-figure media company, launched over 100 acting careers, founded a nonprofit serving foster youth, at-risk youth, adults with developmental disabilities, and aspiring creatives, and became the author of CreativePreneur, helping people build businesses around the gifts they've been given.During this inspiring conversation, Diane shares practical strategies on entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, business growth, personal development, and why so many gifted people fail—not because they lack talent, but because they never learn how to monetize it.In this episode you'll discover:How to turn your passion into a profitable businessWhy creatives must stop working for freeThe mindset required to build a successful companyHow to overcome fear, self-doubt, and rejectionWhy showing up consistently creates opportunityThe importance of purpose before profitHow to build momentum one step at a timeLeadership lessons from building multiple successful businessesWhy creativity is one of the greatest business assetsHow faith, perseverance, education, and action create long-term successWhether you're an entrepreneur, creative, business owner, content creator, artist, coach, speaker, or someone searching for purpose, this conversation will challenge you to believe bigger, think differently, and finally build the life you were created for.Millions of people have incredible ideas. Few ever build businesses around them.Many creatives spend years giving away their talents, waiting for someone else to recognize their value while never investing in themselves.This episode challenges that thinking.Diane Strand explains why success isn't reserved for the most talented—it's earned by those who consistently show up, create value, learn from setbacks, and refuse to quit. She shares how passion becomes purpose, purpose becomes profit, and profit creates the opportunity to impact more lives.Press play now to hear this powerful motivational and inspirational conversation and learn how to stop working for free, build a business around your gifts, and create a legacy through purpose-driven entrepreneurship.Diane's Contact Info:Social Media: #hashtag JDSFamilyDiane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianestrandJDS Studio Website: https://jdsstudio.liveJDS Productions Website: https://jds-productions.comJDS Actors Studio Website: https://jdsactorsstudio.comJDS Creative Academy (Non-Profit): https://jdscreativeacademy.orgSend us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. Each episode delivers motivational and inspirational coaching focused on self improvement, leadership, healing, resilience & purpose. Rooted in faith and motivation, this Christian-based platform blends practical growth strategies with biblical wisdom, helping listeners strengthen their mindset, deepen their faith, and walk boldly in their calling.  Check out Reginald D's powerful motivational speeches today!`

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Creativity rarely arrives when we're forcing it. This uplifting morning meditation helps clear mental blocks, spark inspiration, and reconnect you with your natural creative energy. Let fresh ideas flow as you begin the day feeling open, curious, and inspired. Love,

Welcome to My Cavalier(e) Thoughts.  The show that Faustie Walnuts sends Cav Manning the news in wrestling and he sees and gives reactions with thoughts in real time! This week on the show.... Dynamite ratings are up? Punk can't be bothered Bianca has no interest Nothing for you, sorry Let's make porn Pay me for your garbage movie But which Batman? Subscribe on patreon.com/LingusMafia for ad-free and video versions of the show, exclusive PPV/PLE reviews and bonus shows including every Wrestlemania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Saturday Night's Main Event ever. Get access to over 10 years of podcasts! 2 Tiers $6.00 All Audio Shows. $18.00 All the Audio AND Video Stay connected: All our social media (@LingusMafia) links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/lingusmafia Drop us an email with comments or questions: lingusmafia@gmail.com Check our YouTube out at Wrestle Lingus Show! Remember to leave a comment and rate the show wherever you get your podcast from, we gotta get the word out there, we aren't too proud to beg, please? Buy some merch here! https://lingusmafia.printful.me/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Bart breaks down an interesting hand in reverse, analyzing the action from the villain's perspective.

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga Pull up a chair and let's talk about something I've been exploring lately. It's the “depth of inquiry” that steers a nice essay into a memorable story. That sounds a bit academic, right? But here on Front Porch Friday© what it really means is the difference between just surviving your life, and actually understanding the truth of what you've lived through. Too often, as women, we get into the habit of just reporting the facts. We tell our stories like a laundry list of events. "I raised the kids, I worked the job, I did what was expected, and now I'm here." There's no story magic because you are missing. We do the same thing when we speak out loud to the world—we say what's polite, or what keeps the peace, instead of saying what we actually mean. Think about a moment where you had to say a hard "no" to someone, or maybe you finally picked up a hobby you abandoned years ago. The surface story is simple: "I was too busy for another commitment," or "I just wanted a new creative project." But looking deeper we feel the memorable story.  The truth is more than protecting your calendar or buying art supplies; you realized that your time and your passions don't belong to everyone else anymore. You decided that you are finally ready to be seen and heard exactly as you are, without adapting yourself so others feel comfortable. That shift right there? That is “depth of inquiry.” It's stopping the report and starting the investigation, the exciting archeological dig on your life. Story Prompt: As you go about your day, take a deep look past the surface of your own daily routine as if gazing into a wishing well. Don't just report the facts of your life to yourself. Find the glimmering coins of a deeper truth under the surface; write that story and share it out loud! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, please subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

This week on Favored or Forsaken, join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss sharing the gospel on an airplane, a VBS that went awry, and the latest book providing scriptural evidence that Trump is set apart by God. You'll also hear about the worst places to share the gospel, our weird experiences with Vacation Bible School, and so much more! MENTIONSThe Most Beautiful Fish: Rainbow Parrot Fish Worst Place to Share the Gospel? Learn more hereVBS Goes Awry: Proceed with CautionBook Rec: God's Big Picture Bible Storybook by NT Wright Relevant Past Episodes: The NOs of VBS | The Spicy NOs of VBSFake Scriptural Evidence Book: Amazon | Instagram The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. Erin Moon: I've Got Questions | Substack | Instagram | WebsiteEvan Dodson: Instagram | TikTok | SubstackJamie Golden: Instagram | The Popcast with Knox and JamieSubscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Longevity has become a status symbol, marketing term, and in some spaces, a kind of show. Jill Brand joins The AGEIST Podcast to talk about what gets lost when better living becomes another performance, and why movement remains one of the interventions that actually changes daily life.As Head of Branding, Content, and Creative at Pvolve, Brand challenges us to think on muscle, mobility and stability, GLP-1s, injury prevention, and the psychology of trusting your body. The episode gives listeners a clearer way to think about fitness after 40. Rather than as punishment or spectacle, Jill urges us to consider it to be the work that keeps people independent, capable, and connected to the lives they still want to have.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTrue Nutrition: Stop settling for what's on the shelf and build the protein blend that fits your lifestyle at truenutrition.com/AGEIST and use code AGEIST for 20% off your first custom blend.LMNT Electrolytes: Try the all-new Lemonade Iced Tea! Our #1 electrolytes for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Timeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.Key Moments“Movement is life. Move your body.”“Muscle is kind of like the secret to long life, to better living.”“Whatever gets you moving is the right workout for you right now.”Connect with Jill BrandPvolveLinkedInInstagramConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

What if the greatest gift we could offer someone wasn't fixing their challenges—but helping them discover new possibilities? In this inspiring episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, Dionne Woods sits down with occupational therapist, author, speaker, and founder of Pam's Den of Creative Fun, Pamela Fox Denzler, to explore what it truly means to help people of all abilities thrive. Pam has spent more than 40 years supporting adults with developmental disabilities while empowering caregivers, activity professionals, educators, organizations, and families with practical, creative strategies that encourage participation, confidence, communication, and joy. Known as a Possibility Architect, Pam shares how her personal journey—including growing up as a twin alongside her sister Paula, who had cerebral palsy—shaped her lifelong mission of helping people discover purpose, adapt creatively, and recognize that every individual has unique gifts to offer. Together, Dionne and Pam explore: • The Possibility Loop and how it helps us move forward when we feel stuck • Why every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued • Creative wellness and the power of meaningful participation • Helping caregivers find practical, low-cost solutions • Adaptability as a pathway to confidence • Occupational therapy beyond traditional healthcare • Quieting your mind through creativity and intentional pauses • The importance of inclusion, encouragement, and human connection • Why creativity is one of the greatest tools for transformation Whether you're a caregiver, occupational therapist, educator, parent, creative entrepreneur, or someone searching for renewed purpose, this conversation will leave you inspired to see new possibilities—in yourself and in others. Learn more about Pamela Fox Denzler Website Pam's Den of Creative Fun Facebook Pam's Den of Creative Fun Instagram Pamela Fox Denzler (@pamsdenofcreativefun) • Instagram profile YouTube Pam's Den of Creative Fun If this conversation encouraged you, please subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a comment sharing one possibility you see differently today. ** Fun fact! Pam is a twin, and she married a twin! #OccupationalTherapy #Caregivers #SpecialNeeds #CreativeWellness #Inclusion #CreativeActivities #DisabilityAwareness #MotivatarianExchange #PamelaFoxDenzler #CreativeLiving

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...   Why trying harder often makes tooth brushing harder, and what to focus on instead. The surprising reason lowering your expectations in the short term can actually lead to better long-term habits. How to tell whether your child is resisting because of autonomy, sensory sensitivities, or something else entirely. Why treating tooth brushing like learning a brand-new skill, no matter your child's age, can completely change your approach. Simple ways to use play, exposure, and curiosity to help your child feel more comfortable with brushing. Small changes to your routine that can dramatically reduce bedtime power struggles. Creative ideas to make tooth brushing feel less threatening and more engaging, even for children who have fought it every step of the way.   Whether your child refuses to open their mouth, insists on brushing independently, or runs away the moment the toothbrush comes out, this episode will help you move away from daily battles and toward a calmer, more connected approach that builds cooperation over time.     REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:  

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Nathan Chase Plummer and Zaid Plummer to explore the story behind Guardian Mansion — a bold cross-country move, a historic restoration, and a shared vision rooted in partnership, creativity, and purpose.Together, they reflect on how a simple dream of restoring historic spaces evolved into a life-changing journey. Nate and Zaid share how they discovered the Kentucky property, what it felt like stepping into the mansion for the first time, and how the process of renovation mirrors deeper themes of identity, resilience, and co-creation. This episode dives into the emotional realities behind chasing big dreams — the hard days, the unexpected beauty, and the profound connection that comes from building something meaningful together.Timestamps:[00:00:18] Introducing Nate and Zaid Plummer and the story of Guardian Mansion[00:01:05] Early dreams of restoration and historic properties[00:05:17] First conversations about buying and restoring old buildings[00:09:51] Working through challenges together and trusting the vision[00:12:54] Discovering historic architecture styles and the “Second Empire” home[00:15:54] Traveling to Kentucky and arriving at the Bluegrass region[00:17:43] Turning into the driveway — the first emotional moment seeing the mansion[00:26:40] The deeper meaning behind restoring a historic space[00:38:15] Creative vision, storytelling, and preserving history[00:52:20] The realities of renovation and learning as you go[01:04:30] What Guardian Mansion represents todayNoteable Quotes:“I would love to buy it and renovate it and restore it.” – Nate Plummer [05:17]“The houses we were drawn to were the antebellums or the Greek revivals — like this house, a second empire.” – Nate Plummer [12:54]“Sometimes we have really hard days. But, we work.” – Zaid Plummer [10:08]“We flew into Lexington airport where my family for years had lived and done the horse business.” – Nate Plummer [16:03]“A dream together...” – Zaid Plummer [01:14:43]Relevant links:Follow the adventure here: Guardian Mansion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardianmansion/https://www.tiktok.com/@guardianmansionGuardian Mansion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuardianMansionAlso, listen to Nate's story;  coming out at 30, business & authorship, meeting Zaid — the big wedding, and manifestation of the Guardian: here! Subscribe to the podcast: Apple PodcastProduced by NC Productions

Send us Fan MailGuests: Dr. Amy Nunn, CEO, Rhode Island Public Health InstituteChris Buchanan Director of Public Affairs and State and Local Government Relations with Walmart Stores, IncIn this episode, we explore the innovative Eat Well, Be Well program in Rhode Island, which successfully leverages public-private partnerships to promote healthy eating among SNAP recipients. Discover how automating incentives at checkout can increase fruit and vegetable consumption, and the potential for these strategies to scale into other areas of health and wellbeing.Main Topics:The origin and goals of the Eat Well, Be Well initiativeHow the program doubles the value of SNAP benefits for produce in retail locationsThe seamless, no-signup approach that simplifies access to healthy foodsThe role of technology in efficient program administrationData and impact: how the program benefits thousands of Rhode IslandersStrategies for scaling similar incentive models to broader health behaviorsFuture expansion possibilities beyond produce, including active lifestylesThe importance of cross-sector collaboration in shaping healthier communitiesTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guests00:16 - Guest introductions: Chris Buchanan and Dr. Amy Nunn01:04 - The purpose and history of the Eat Well, Be Well program01:33 - How the program supports affordability of healthy foods for SNAP recipients02:10 - Program funding sources and extension through COVID relief dollars02:55 - Walmart's involvement: why they joined the pilot program03:27 - Making healthy shopping affordable and practical03:57 - Seamless incentive application at checkout05:11 - Behind the scenes logistics of integrating the program into retailer systems06:52 - Advice for retailers interested in adopting similar models09:00 - Evaluation results and program impact on Rhode Island households09:36 - Reaching vulnerable populations: children and the elderly11:43 - The potential for expanding incentives to other health behaviors and products12:19 - The concept of behavioral economics in promoting healthy choices13:21 - The possibility of broader incentive programs across health and activity sectors15:00 - Creative ideas for encouraging physical activity through retail and community efforts16:18 - The importance of partnership among government, private sector, and public health16:35 - The scalability of incentive programs and future opportunities17:21 - Final thoughts on collaborative efforts driving community health improvements18:07 - Closing remarksSupport the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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Most real estate investors believe they need more money to buy their next deal. They're wrong. In today's market, the biggest advantage isn't having more capital—it's knowing how to structure creative financing deals. In this video, Gino Barbaro breaks down seller financing, one of the most powerful yet overlooked strategies in real estate investing. You'll learn why seller financing is becoming more relevant as banks tighten lending, how to negotiate win-win deals, and why understanding a seller's motivation can create opportunities other investors miss. Whether you're a beginner investor or already building a portfolio, this strategy can help you acquire properties that traditional financing can't touch. In this video you'll learn: • Why seller financing is thriving in today's market • How to structure seller financing deals • The biggest mistake investors make • The SPY negotiation framework • How to create win-win agreements • Common seller motivations • Risks and rewards for buyers and sellers • Creative financing strategies anyone can learn • How experienced investors solve problems instead of chasing capital The best investors don't simply analyze properties. They understand people. They solve problems. And they know how to create opportunities where everyone else sees obstacles. If you found this video valuable, subscribe for more videos on multifamily investing, creative financing, passive income, wealth building, and real estate entrepreneurship.   Looking to build long-term wealth through multifamily real estate investing? Visit  WHEEL BARROW PROFITS to access educational resources, investment insights, and strategies for creating lasting financial freedom. 

After more than a decade of releasing this show on Mondays, I'm moving it to Wednesdays, and this is the first episode of the new time slot.  On the one hand, this might sound like nothing at all, but it's also a big deal, for you and for me, and in this episode, I explain why I'm making the change, and past guests give some tips on sustainable creativity for the long term. Joanna Penn is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, short stories and travel memoir under J.F. Penn and also writes non-fiction for authors and hosts The Creative Penn Podcast. Why the podcast is moving to Wednesdays (1) Take time out to question what you're doing (2) Learn to pivot if you want to keep going long term(3) Set a sustainable pace, and don't build reader expectations you can't deliver on (4) Don't try to do it all, and try to identify the fear that might be driving your choices (5) Question what still serves you, especially as things continue to change(6) Consider different approaches to creativity. It doesn't have to be every day, or every week(7) Creative humans evolve. Build a body of work for the long term. You can find the backlist episodes at TheCreativePenn.com/podcast, just click into the episode to find the transcript. Why The Podcast Is Moving To Wednesdays, And 7 Tips for Sustainable Creativity Here's my big news! After more than a decade of releasing this show on Mondays, I'm moving it to Wednesdays, and this is the first episode of the new time slot. On the one hand, this might sound like nothing at all, but it's also a big deal, for you and for me! I know many of you have a routine of listening to the show during a certain thing on a Monday, so I'm sorry to have to disrupt that, and I hope I don't lose you along the way — although I guess you could just save the episode for Monday! For me, it's a much bigger deal, because a Monday show has meant I have often recorded the intro and edited and scheduled the episode over the weekend. The main reason is that I need to record in the mornings when I have energy and when the house is less noisy, since Jonathan is often on the phone since he works from home as well. So I would prepare the episode on Fridays, and I type out this intro before reading it, and source the news and my thoughts and all that — and then I'd record it Saturday morning, or Sunday morning if Saturday was busy — and so recently, I have felt like something has to change.  Moving the show to a Wednesday means that I can prep on Monday and Tuesday, which is perfect. Its so funny because I agonised over this, in the same way I agonised over changing the theme tune a few years back. Some of you may remember that — and it also turned out to not be a big deal at all. We build things up in our minds and then sometimes the problem can be solved in a different way. So instead of going to ad hoc episodes, or once every two weeks, I hope that moving to Wednesday makes the show more sustainable again, because let's face it, there's a lot going on, and if I did a show every 2 weeks, I might have to make them longer to get through everything! So, same show, just on Wednesdays from now on. And this change underscores what today's episode is about: sustainable creativity over the long term. How do you keep writing, and publishing, and podcasting — and creating for years — and I am now at two decades — without burning out, and without becoming a slave to the algorithm, or the market, or even your own audience's expectations? The goal is not to just survive this year's release schedule, or to keep feeding the machine until you crumble under the speed of it all. The goal is to still be creating, and still be enjoying it, next month, next year, in five years, in 10 years, in 20, in 30. Who knows how many years we all have left — but for sure, we are NOT machines, we are not AI — and we cannot churn it out – and what is the point of that anyway?  So in today's show, I'll share some thoughts and tips from me and also other authors from the show on this topic, and you can find the full episodes in the backlist, and links as ever in the show notes on TheCreativePenn.com/podcast  (1) Take time out to question what you're doing In early 2024, The Tim Ferriss Show, one of the biggest podcasts in the world, hit its ten-year anniversary with over a billion downloads and over 750 episodes, and Tim decided to take a sabbatical. He paused the show for four months and seriously questioned whether to continue. Not because it was failing, it was hugely profitable and he enjoyed talking to people, but because the landscape had changed.  Podcasting had gone from a wide-open space in 2014 to a saturated market, and his question wasn't “can I keep competing?” It was “is this still the game I want to play?” Just a little note here, I started The Creative Penn Podcast in 2009 when there were even fewer shows so I know a lot about a changing podcast market! After four months, Tim came back from what he called a sabbatical with a blog post on My New Rules for Podcasting — To Keep Things Interesting. He starts with the sheer number of podcasts, saying, “Having a good show is no longer good enough. Having a great show is no longer good enough. If you want to survive in the mindshare of listeners, you need differentiation.” I think this is true for us as authors as well as podcasters, or YouTubers, or social media, or anything. But the good news is that your differentiation can be you. Regular listeners will know that I have questioned ending the show over the years, worried that I was no longer useful, or that my voice no longer mattered when there are so many podcasts on similar topics. But after your wonderful feedback, and the fact that the show still gets a lot of downloads every week, and the growth in my Patreon Community, I don't worry about that anymore. It's unlikely that any of us will have a podcast as big as Tim Ferriss's or sell as many books as The Four Hour Work Week, but that's OK, because we are not Tim. I am Jo Penn and you're here because you find my take on the publishing industry is still useful in some way. When it's not anymore, you will go elsewhere, and I find myself at peace with that. Back to Tim's article — he asks some questions of himself, including:If I get to do this for another decade, or had to do this for another decade, what new rules might I create to keep it interesting? Of course, we all have different ideas of what this means for us. And I have already implemented one of these rules, which is that I interview people on topics I find interesting. I frequently get pitched by more famous authors and bigger names, but most of the time I turn them down, and choose to talk to people who are not famous but are more interested in serving you, my audience, because that is the point of this show. I also have people on that I enjoy talking to, because checking in with my friends while you listen in, can be useful too, since my friends are often authors who've been in the industry a while now. I have to make the interviews time that I find interesting or useful or fulfilling as well. But the point is to stop and take time to consider what might need to change, even if you are really successful. You cannot be a slave to the algorithm, to the media, to your audience, for the long term. You have to put some circuit breakers in sometimes. It's the old adage about the small business. You have to work ON in the business, not just IN the business, which means you need to step away. This does sometimes mean that you have to get away physically. I had this realisation while we were in Bruges in Belgium talking to Jonathan about what changes I could make because I just felt a lack of freedom — and freedom is my highest value, so I really need to honour that. So, the first question for you is: If you feel like you need a change, if your routines are becoming too much, or your workload is too much, or you are eating into time you need for rest and recovery or family or whatever you need, can you schedule time out to have a think about what you need and how things can change? You don't need to burn it all down. You might find the answer is just moving the show from a Monday to a Wednesday! (2) Learn to pivot if you want to keep going long term I love talking to authors who have been doing this career for a long time, and in December 2025 in episode 839, I talked to Jennifer Probst, the New York Times bestselling romance author of more than sixty books, about why some authors build decades-long careers while others vanish after one breakout. Jennifer has been through the indie gold rush, the fallout, traditional deals, Kickstarter, all of it, and I asked her how she thinks about how everything keeps changing, and we start with marketing but it goes much further than that. Writing Free: Romance Author Jennifer Probst On A Long-Term Author Career *** Jo: In terms of how we do marketing, TikTok is still a thing, and we can see maybe generative AI search coming on the horizon and agentic buying. A decade ago it might have been different, more Facebook ads or whatever. Then before that it might have been something else. So there's always things changing along the way. Jennifer: Yes, there definitely is. It is a very oversaturated market. They talk about, I don't know, 2010 to 2016 maybe, as the gold rush, because that was where you could make a lot of money as an indie. Then we saw the total fallout of so many different things. I feel like I've gone through so many ups and downs in the industry. I do love it because the longer you're around, the more you learn how to pivot. If you want this career, you learn how to write differently or do whatever you need to do to keep going, in different aspects, with the changes. To me, that makes the industry exciting. Again, perspective is a big thing. But I have had to take a year to kind of rebuild when I was out of contract with a lot of things. I've had to say, “Okay, what do you see on the horizon now? Where is the new foundation? Where do you wanna restart?” Sometimes it takes a year or two of, “Maybe I won't be making big income and I cut back,” but then you're back in it, because it takes a while to write a few new books, or write under a pen name, or however you want to pivot your way back into the industry. Or, like you were saying, diversifying. I did a lot of non-fiction stuff because that's a big calling for me, so I put that into the primary for a while. I think it's important for authors to maybe not just have one thing. When that one thing goes away, you're scrambling. It's good to have a couple of different things like, “Well, okay, this genre is dead or this thing is dead or this isn't making money. Let me go to this for a little while until I see new things on the horizon.” *** I love that from Jennifer, because there are always new things on the horizon, and we try new things and we pivot, and we bring in other streams of income as some drop off, and we go again and we keep creating. Authors with longevity are authors who pivot over their careers. They may lament the end of one era, but they don't stop, they find a new way forward. (3) Set a sustainable pace, and don't build reader expectations you can't deliver on Kevin J. Anderson is one of the most productive writers alive, with hundreds of books, most of which he writes with dictation while out hiking, and he has been on this show many times. In January 2025, in episode 791, we talked about building a long-term author business, and how authors need to be careful about setting reader expectations around pace of releases. Building A Long Term Author Business, Dictation, Kickstarter, and Short Story Collections With Kevin J Anderson Kevin: Now, again, we get back to the longevity of a career. It is exhausting to write lots of books a year, and most people can't keep doing that for 20 years or 30 years. That's one of the reasons, especially indie authors, where readers expect you to write several books a year. Some indie authors I know are writing a book a month. I couldn't do that for any long period. Well, I couldn't do that probably for a single year. You start building expectations, and when you fail to meet those expectations, they will leave you very quickly. That's why you should have Plan Bs. If you really, really can't stand writing your steampunk vampire romance series after book number 29, well, make sure that you have some other series you're starting and building up. Well, Hugh Howey's got several series that are going. Michael Anderle has all kinds of series, and Craig Martelle has all kinds of series. You don't just put all your eggs in one basket. You need to have Plan B and Plan C, to circle around to what I started with. *** Whatever cadence you choose, for your books, your email newsletters, or or your podcast, or your social media, choose a pace you can still be keeping up in a decade, because this is a long term career, and longevity in the market is one of the most important things. It's better to pace yourself than burn out. (4) Don't try to do it all, and try to identify the fear that might be driving your choices I couldn't do an episode on sustainability without Becca Syme! Becca is an author coach who has worked with thousands of writers, she is the creator of the Better-Faster Academy and the Quit books, and the QuitCast podcast — and In January 2023, in episode 668, at the end of our conversation about intuitive writing and marketing, I asked her what authors who sustain long careers have in common. Intuitive Writing And Book Marketing With Becca Syme *** Joanna: So in terms of sustainability, let's talk about that. You coach writers every day, you see writers on every spectrum of every personality type, and people who write differently and release differently and publish differently. So what do you see as your recommendations or, I guess, commonalities for authors who want this sustainable career as a writer for the long term in order not to burn out? What are you seeing in terms of the best way to be sustainable in a creative career? Becca: Conquering the fear that we have that we're not going to get what we want out of the career, like 100%. Because the fear is the thing that's driving us to burn ourselves out. The fear that if I don't do it this way, I'm not going to make money. If I don't do it this way, I'm not going to have a long career. I'm going to miss out on something if I don't do absolutely everything. And then I think the most important knowledge that we can have is that everyone in this industry who's a nonfiction person, including me, is giving you a perspective on how author life can be done. Every single one of us, not the perspective on how it should be done in order to have success. And if we could just change our expectations of how we look at the people who are helping us who are being good, helpful people who are very sure that their way is the correct way and who should be, again, because like all experts, they've had success doing what they are doing. But the downside is from someone whose job is to sit with authors for 45 minutes at a time, all day, every day, I see the outcome of the people who have tried to “do it all,” in quotes, with capital letters, and who are burned out because they were doing everything out of a fear place. And I think one of the best things that can happen in our — and what burnout often does is it forces us to reckon with the fact that we were doing all of this because we were afraid. My book isn't going to sell, I'm not going to be able to do this, I have this dream that I'm holding on to and what happens if it doesn't manifest itself. Then we make a lot of our decisions about how much to take on based on fear, and we don't know it. Because we don't realize that our brains are wired for survival, and so anytime fear kicks in, your brain is like, well, we have to do that because if you're afraid of it, then that must mean that we need it in order to survive. And we don't. We will survive if our books don't sell. We have to calm that fear and answer the question. Like, what will happen if in five years, I have not sold more than $1,000 on every book that I am writing? Like if each of the individual books that I write have not made more than $1,000. And I have to reckon with what might happen if that happens, because if I don't, that fear is going to drive me to burnout over and over and over and over again. That is why we're making so many of our decisions, including: do I pay for this class or conference? Do I pay for this book? Do I spend money on this advertising? Do I hire this expert consultant? So many of us are making those choices out of fear and we don't realize it. And that's why when we do our public live coaching, and whenever I'm at a conference, I'm always listening for, “but what are you afraid is not going to happen? Or what are you afraid is going to happen?” Because if we don't deconstruct that part of yourself and calm your survival mechanism down, you're going to continue over and over again to make those decisions out of fear. Then you're going to not listen to your intuition because you think it's risky to listen to it. And so I really think, and some of this might include therapy for some of us, I'm just going to acknowledge some of us have trauma around not getting what we want or around not actualizing our desires, and we can't just talk ourselves into letting the fear go. But some of us do just need to consistently confront the fear and make a plan for what happens and then act in spite of that fear because we are not making good decisions when we are in survival mode. *** Becca is very wise, and also pretty hardcore! So if you feel like you are trying to do it all, and you are on the edge of burning out, can you identify the fear beneath it? (5) Question what still serves you, especially as things continue to change Sometimes we keep doing things the same way, even when things have changed. What is lost if we give things up? What is gained? And what kind of game do you want to play? In episode 845, Claire Taylor, humour and mystery author, owner of FFS Media, certified Enneagram coach, talks about how social media has changed and why she gave it up. Leaving Social Media, Writing Iconic Characters, and Building Trust With Claire Taylor *** Joanna: One thing I know will have perked up people's ears is: “I left social media.” Tell us a bit more about that. Claire: This was a move that I could feel coming for a while. I didn't like what social media did to my attention. Even when I wasn't on it, there was almost a hangover from having been on it. My attention didn't feel as sharp and focused as it used to be, back before social media became what it is now. So I started asking myself some questions: What is lost if I leave? What is gained if I leave? And what is social media actually doing for me today? Because sometimes we hold on to what it used to do for us, and we keep trying to squeeze more and more of that out of it. But it has changed so much. There are almost no places with sufficient organic reach anymore. It's all pay-to-play, and the cost of pay-to-play keeps going up. I looked at the numbers for my business. My Kickstarter was a great place to analyse that because they track so many traffic sources so clearly. I could see exactly how much I was getting from social media when I advertised and promoted my projects there. Then I asked: can I let that go in order to get my attention back and make my life feel more settled? And I decided: yes, I can. That's worth more to me. Joanna: There are some things money can't buy. Sometimes it really isn't about the money. I like your question: what is lost and what is gained? You also said it's all pay-to-play and there's no organic reach. I do think there is some organic reach for some people who don't pay, but those people are very good at playing the game of whatever the platform wants. So, TikTok for example—you might not have to pay money yet, but you do have to play their game. You have to pay with your time instead of money. I agree with you. I don't think there's anywhere you can literally just post something and know it will reliably reach the people who follow you. Claire: Right. Exactly. TikTok currently, if you really play the game, will sometimes “pick” you, right? But that “pick me” energy is not really my jam. And we can see the trend—this “organic” thing doesn't last. It's organic for now. You can play the game for now, but TikTok would be crazy not to change things so they make more money. So eventually everything becomes pay-to-play. TikTok is fun, but for me it's addictive. I took it off my phone years ago because I would do the infinite scroll. There's so much candy there. Then I'd wake up the next morning and notice my mood just wasn't where I wanted it to be. My energy was low. I really saw a correlation between how much I scrolled and how flat I felt afterwards. So I realised: I'm not the person to pay-to-play or to play the game here. I'm not even convinced that the pay-to-play on certain social media networks is being tracked in a reliable, accountable way anymore. Who is holding them accountable for those numbers? You can sort of see correlation in your sales, but still, I just became more and more sceptical. In the end, it just wasn't for me. My life is so much better on a daily basis without it. That's definitely a decision I have not regretted for a second. **** To be clear, we're not saying you should give up social media, but it's about questioning how things make you feel, and what you can sustain and how you want to spend your time. I did question once again whether to give up this show entirely, but it is an important part of my creative body of work, and quite frankly, I reach more people with the podcast than I do with my books, and I still love talking to people, and I learn, and it underpins my business. I don't do much social media though. I learn about AI things on X and I do post photos and things on Instagram but I don't do much else. You have to decide what is right for you, but also, what is right for you might change over time. If we have a long term career, or a long term anything, things will change, and we will need to move on sometimes, or at least question whether it is still working in the way it used to. (6) Consider different approaches to creativity. It doesn't have to be every day, or every week.  In April 2026, in episode 858, I talked to Sara Rosett, USA Today bestselling mystery author and co-host of the Wish I'd Known Then podcast, about low-key marketing, and a more seasonal approach, or phased approach to podcasting as well as writing. Special Editions, Seasonal Podcasts, and the Art of Low-Key Book Marketing with Sara Rosett *** Jo: Although I must say I had forgotten about your Mystery Books podcast and going to seasonal. I also had my second podcast, Books and Travel, which is now on a kind of hiatus, but going to a seasonal approach is actually really interesting. Do you find that listeners come back to that podcast? Sara: Yes, and it surprises me because I've always thought you have to be weekly with a podcast to gain any traction at all, which I think is the best way to do it. You can build an audience quickly then, but I just knew I couldn't sustain that. So when I set out, I started with maybe seven to ten episodes and I did them each year — each year has had a season — and I do five to ten episodes. Readers find it, and I have highlighted specific books. I think maybe they're searching for a podcast about the Thursday Murder Club or something like that. They find it that way, and I get downloads, just steady downloads throughout the year, and I don't do much. I do some Pinterest pins for that, and that's about all I do. This is one of those things — it's the kind of low-key marketing that's low threshold, but it does work. I think if your readers are looking for stuff to listen to about the topic you write about, it could be a good way to do some low-cost, long-tail marketing. I love it. I keep doing it because I love it. Jo: That just seems more sustainable to me. I didn't like doing everything every day or every single week. Sara: Me either. I like switching it up, and I do enjoy the different phases of writing. I like the research and then I like doing the — well, I don't like the drafting that much, but once I get a draft done, I like the editing. And then when it comes time to promote it or do a special edition or whatever, I enjoy that part. Finding whatever I'm going to use for the interior photos and stuff — just things like that. I enjoy each phase and I like switching it out. Jo: I think that's really good. Some people think this writer's life is you write new words every single day and you manage your ads every single day. That seems to be what some people do, but that's certainly not us, is it? Sara: No. And that's great if you want to do that. I just don't want to. And I think we've come to the point now where each person can do this as they want. Hopefully people don't feel the pressure to meet these self-imposed deadlines or parameters that don't exist. There's no rules for writing or publishing. You can do whatever you want. *** I am definitely a seasonal creator, I don't write every day. I never have. I binge write when a book emerges, or binge create. As I record this I am working on the treatment and trailer for what is now called Cathedral Zero, a positive futurist sci-fi feature film that I am entering in the FutureVision X Prize in the next week or so, and then I will move to the next project. I also love Kickstarter launches for this reason. They feel much more sustainable because it's such a focused marketing push. My Books and Travel Podcast is still on hiatus, but I may still resurrect that at some point. I still feel the pull of it. And of course, this show remains weekly, but the Wednesday shift will hopefully help keep it this way. I can't see me going seasonal with this, but never say never! The main thing is to consider seasonality, or consider phased approaches to your work, rather than trying to do exactly the same thing week in week out. (7) Creative humans evolve. Build a body of work for the long term. Roz Morris first came on this podcast in 2011, and in March 2026, in episode 853 we talked about her memoir, discovery writing, and slow, sustainable book marketing. Roz is an award-nominated literary author and former bestselling ghostwriter, an editor and I always appreciate her perspective as she has been doing this far longer than I have. **** JOANNA: Do you still actively choose indie for a particular reason? ROZ: I do. I really like building my own body of work, and I'm now experienced enough to know what I do well, what I need advice with, and help with. I mean, we don't do all this completely by ourselves, do we? We bring in experts who will give us the right feedback if we're doing a new genre or a genre that's new to us. I choose indie because I like the control. Because I began in traditional publishing—I was making books for other people—I just learned all the trades and how to do everything to a professional standard. I love being able to apply that to my own work. I also love the way I can decide what I'm going to write next. If I was traditionally published, I would have to do something that fitted with whatever the publisher would want of me, and that isn't necessarily where my muse is taking me or what I've become interested in. I think creative humans evolve throughout their lives. They become interested in different things, different themes, different ways of expressing themselves. I began by thinking I would just write novels, and now I've found myself writing memoirs as well. That shift would have been difficult if someone else was having to make me fit into their marketing plans or what their imprint was known for. But because I've built my own audience, I can just bring them with me and say, “You might like this. It's still me. I'm just doing something different.” **** Inspiring words from Roz there — “It's still me, I'm just doing something different.” And indeed, I am a very different Jo from the new author who started this podcast back in March 2009. I have evolved and this show has evolved and this is not the end, it is a new phase. It's funny because it's just a shift of two days, but it also breaks a habit, for you listening and for me creating. It changes a time slot, and that itself can be a way to change energy, to change direction, to shift what matters and how we do things.  So that's what I want to leave you with today. A question around how shifting something, even something small, might make a big difference to your creative body of work, the quality of time you have for yourself or your family, and I'd love to know what you think about today's episode and what we covered, as well as your thoughts on the Wednesday shift.  Please leave a comment on the show notes, or the YouTube channel, or email me. I will see you next Wednesday, so happy writing and I'll see you next time!The post Why The Podcast Is Moving To Wednesdays, And 7 Tips for Sustainable Creativity first appeared on The Creative Penn.

On today's episode, I'm joined by my husband and Co-Founder Nish Samantray for a fun conversation breaking down some of the biggest brand launches, marketing campaigns, and consumer products making headlines right now. We share our honest takes on what's genuinely smart marketing, what's overhyped, and which brands we think have the potential to become long-term successes. From Kylie Jenner's Meta glasses and celebrity-founded brands to influencer partnerships, experiential marketing, and functional food launches, we discuss what separates brands that create lasting customer loyalty from those that rely on buzz alone. We also dive into why authenticity matters more than ever, how in-person experiences can build stronger brands in the age of AI, and the marketing strategies we believe every entrepreneur should be paying attention to. Whether you're building a business, obsessed with branding, or simply love following the latest consumer trends, this episode is packed with insights, hot takes, and marketing lessons you won't want to miss. 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 Nish on Instagram, 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.Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code DREAMBIGGER at https://branchbasics.com/DREAMBIGGER #branchbasicspodShopify.com/dreambiggerText DREAM to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DREAMBIGGER at Jiyuskin.com #JiYu #adOur listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DREAMBIGGER – and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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As Jen prepares for her summer travel, she and Pete noodle on the activity of packing, and the sometimes difficult decisions of what to bring and what to leave behind. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why is making decisions so hard? How might the usage of constraints and rules be beneficial when making choices? What are some tactics to deliberately carry less around with us? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

Welcome back to Your World of Creativity. We travel around the world talking with creative practitioners about how they get inspired, organize ideas, gain confidence, and turn imagination into impact.Today, we're doing something special — a roundtable conversation around one of the six themes from my new book, UNLOCK Your World of Creativity — Developing Your Brand with a Signature Method.We've gathered creative leaders from different parts of the country — and a world of different industries — to explore how unique methods become memorable brands.Joining us today:Ela Thier, filmmaker, educator, and author joining us from New York City, where she's built an award-winning film career and mentored thousands of artists through The Independent Film School. Website: theindependentfilmschool.com IG: @elathier LI: linkedin.com/in/elathier Book: amazon.com/How-Fail-Artist-Best-Tips/dp/B0GWQGLF9KJessica and Damien Zouaoui, founders of Oakwell Beer Spa in Denver, Colorado, who transformed inspiration from travels across 25 countries into one of America's most innovative wellness hospitality experiences. Websites: oakwell.com and oakwellfranchise.com IG: @oakwellbeerspa LI: linkedin.com/in/jfrench10 and linkedin.com/in/damienzouaouiJodi Koch, interior designer, CEO of Elizabeth Erin Designs, and host of Designing in 5D, joining us from Florida, where she helps clients transform homes through her signature 5D Process. Website: elizabetherindesigns.com IG: @elizabetherindesigns LI: linkedin.com/in/jodipetermanToday's guests represent filmmaking, wellness hospitality, and interior design — a rich mix of perspectives on how a distinctive method becomes a meaningful brand. Here are some of the key questions we explored:What is your signature method?How did your creative philosophy become something distinctly you?How did you know it wasn't just a business idea — but a signature brand concept worth building?How does someone take what feels intuitive or artistic and turn it into a repeatable signature method that clients can understand and trust?Behind the scenes your brand requires systems and consistency. How do you systematize without losing the surprise and delight?What's the biggest mistake creative people make when trying to define themselves or their brand?How do you stay true to your signature approach while adapting to client realities?How do you evolve your brand while staying true to what made it special?Closing Question: What's one thing listeners can do this week to begin developing a signature method of their own?SummaryToday we explored how signature methods don't appear overnight — they emerge through experimentation, setbacks, systems, lived experience, and the courage to lean into what makes you different.Huge thanks to Ela, Jessica and Damien, and Jodi for sharing their insights and stories.And if today's conversation sparked something for you, this is exactly the kind of idea explored in my new book:UNLOCK Your World of Creativity: 6 Key Lessons Learned from More Than 250 Creatives Worldwide. This roundtable was inspired by Chapter One: Developing Your Signature Method. You can order UNLOCK now on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/UNLOCK-Your-World-Creativity-Creatives/dp/B0GJZF4N2P/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate, and review the podcast. It helps more creative professionals discover these conversations.

Caroline White has been a professional photographer for 21 years — starting as an actress shooting headshots on the side before a burglary wiped out her equipment and pushed her into photography full-time. Since 2011 she's averaged six figures a year shooting personal branding for women entrepreneurs and coaches, and more recently has pivoted into a passion project: underwater portrait photography.In this episode, Caroline and Nikki dig into pricing high-touch branding packages (from $2,500 simple sessions to a $20,000 two-and-a-half-day shoot), the "asshole insurance" strategy that protects her boundaries while letting her overdeliver for great clients, how AI is affecting (and not affecting) the personal branding photo market, and her transition from packages to in-person sales for underwater work — including handmade, rhinestone-embellished prints. Caroline also opens up about the near-drowning experiences that shaped her fearlessness in the water and her ability to help nervous clients feel safe underwater.Topics covered:Building a 6-figure business without weddings or paid adsHow marketing lag works — and what happens when you stopAdd-ons that increase average sale (rush orders, retouching tiers, split-day shoots)"Asshole insurance": overdelivering for good clients, holding boundaries with difficult onesAI's real impact on personal branding photographyUnderwater photography: gear, safety, and working with non-swimmersTransitioning from packages to in-person sales (IPS)Handmade art pieces: painting on prints, Swarovski crystals, double exposuresIf you're building a photography business, want to grow your portrait photography income, or are curious about how to make money from photography online, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.

What do you do when life hands you bankruptcy, divorce, cancer, and an IRS audit all in the same story? You find out exactly what you are made of. In this episode of the Do The Thing Podcast, host Stacey Lauren sits down with Melody Wilder, bestselling author of Screw The Hustle System and founder of a financial planning practice built on guaranteed, insured income strategies.Melody shares how losing her father at a young age shaped her entire path, why she calls herself the tax whisperer, and how she helps clients build real wealth without burnout or hustle culture. You will hear about creative income strategies like turning an oversized lot into an RV Airbnb, the danger of siloed financial advice, and why understanding your desirement, what you actually want your life to look like, is just as important as any financial plan. Melody also opens up about grief, motherhood, and finally finding the voice she stayed quiet for years too long.If you are ready to build wealth on your terms, protect what matters, and stop playing small, this conversation will change how you think about money and about yourself.Topics covered: building wealth without burnout, guaranteed income planning, financial protection strategies, overcoming hardship, finding your voice, creative income streams, holistic retirement planning.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Melody Wilder and her do the thing story 09:30 Losing her father, growing up fast, and discovering what she was made of 19:15 Becoming the tax whisperer: guaranteed income and protecting against risk 28:40 Creative wealth strategies, from ADUs to RV Airbnb income 39:50 Desirement, finding her voice, and why she refuses to play small