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Most teams treat conflict as something to avoid. In this episode, I sit down with Yaprak Gültay Davison to talk about why that instinct backfires. We explore how healthy disagreement builds trust, improves decision-making, and helps teams move faster... without blowing things up.What if the tension you're trying to avoid at work is actually the thing your team needs most?Most design teams say they value collaboration, empathy, and alignment, but rarely talk about disagreement. In this conversation, I sat down with Yaprak Davison, Head of Design at Goodnotes and former design leader at Spotify, to unpack why conflict isn't a threat to good teams. It's often the foundation of trust.Yaprak shares how designers are trained to optimize for harmony, and how that instinct can quietly erode clarity, slow teams down, and lead to decisions being made without the right people in the room. We talk about the real signals of unaddressed conflict—delayed replies, passive agreement, quiet misalignment—and why silence often causes more damage than open disagreement ever could.We also dig into what it actually looks like to lead through conflict: naming tension early, separating facts from the stories we tell ourselves, and turning disagreement into a co-design moment rather than a power struggle. If you've ever felt stuck “keeping the peace” while things quietly fall apart, this episode will change how you think about conflict and your role in it.Helpful Links:• Connect with Yaprak on LinkedIn• Subscribe to “Leadership as Craft”Topics:• 02:49 – Diving into Conflict in Teams• 03:18 – Guest Introduction: YRA Davidson• 04:25 – The Role of Conflict in Design• 05:45 – Managing Conflict in Design Teams• 11:31 – Coaching and Cultural Differences• 22:21 – Building Trust Through Conflict• 25:21 – Scaling Teams and Systems• 30:53 – Exploring the Concept of Followership• 32:31 – Leadership as a Team Sport• 33:40 – Balancing Leadership and Craft• 35:43 – Building High-Performing Remote Teams• 39:40 – Handling Remote Conflict• 41:46 – Personal Insights and Advice• 52:51 – Final Thoughts and Resources—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher

In this episode of Gangland Wire, Mafia Genealogist Justin Cascio joins Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins to explore one of the most remarkable—and overlooked—figures of the Prohibition era: Pasqualina Albano Siniscalchi, the so-called Bootleg Queen of Springfield, Massachusetts. At the dawn of Prohibition in 1921, Pasqualina was a young widow living in Springfield's South End when she inherited her late husband's powerful bootlegging operation—one of the largest in western Massachusetts. Rather than step aside, she took control. Pasqualina ruled a crew of toughs and bootleggers, oversaw liquor distribution, and launched a relentless campaign of vengeance against rivals who challenged her authority. Newspapers dubbed her The Bootleg Queen, but her fight went far beyond rival gangs. She clashed with lawmakers, battled competing bootleggers, and even faced resistance from within her own family—all while operating in service of a secret society that would never fully accept her because she was a woman. Her story exposes the contradictions of organized crime: loyalty demanded without equality, power wielded without recognition. Cascio draws from years of meticulous research and family histories to bring Pasqualina's story to life, revealing her pivotal role in early Mafia expansion in New England and the hidden influence women could wield behind the scenes. His book, Pasqualina: The True Story of the Bootleg Queen of Springfield, challenges long-held assumptions about gender, power, and the Mafia during Prohibition. If you're interested in Prohibition-era crime, New England Mafia history, or the untold stories of women who shaped organized crime from the shadows, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Learn more about Justin and his work on Mafia Geneology by clicking this sentence. Get Justin’s book, Pasqualina: The Bootleg Queen of Springfield, Massachusetts Listen now on Gangland Wire — available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube. 0:02 Introduction to Mafia Genealogy 1:16 Pasqualina Albano’s Story 2:30 Family Reunion Revelations 4:56 The Impact of Prohibition 7:45 Prejudice and Organized Crime 10:50 Connecting the Genovese Family 12:34 Views from Sicily 13:50 Cultural Differences in Dress 16:37 Encounters with Modern Gangsters 18:36 Gina’s Documentary and Art 23:53 The Romance of the Gangster 27:24 The Nature of Risk 28:46 The Evolution of Organized Crime 33:16 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. Transcript [0:00] Hey, all you wiretappers. Good to be back here in the studio of Gangland Wire. I’ve got on tap here a repeat guest. He’s been on before. I had a little technical glitch this morning with the internet, and I had to scurry around and do something different. I totally forgot about what I was going to talk about with Justin, but I knew Justin’s been on there before. I knew he does mafia genealogy, and I knew he knows his stuff, and so he doesn’t really need a lot of help from me. So this is Justin Cascio from the website and some books, some mafia genealogies. Welcome, Justin. Thanks so much, Gary. Great to be here. Really. And you’re from the Springfield, Massachusetts area. And so that’s been some of your emphasis has been on that area. But you’ve done a lot of other mob genealogy, correct? Yes. On my website, on mafiagenealogy.com, I write about a whole lot of different places that the mafia has been in the United States. In fact, coming up, I’m going to be writing about Kansas City. But for the last 25 years or so, I’ve lived in New England. I live about 20 miles away from Springfield, Massachusetts, which if you’ve heard of Anthony Aralata or Bruno or the Shabelli brothers, then you know the Springfield crew of the Genovese crime family. [1:12] And I’ve been following them pretty closely since I’ve lived here. A few years ago, I got into the story of Pasqualina Albano, who was a bootlegger in Springfield during Prohibition. [1:25] That’s what my new book is about. Yeah. Oh, that’s a new book, right? I’m sorry. I didn’t pick up real quick there. And she’s done a documentary recently that hasn’t been seen by very many people. And they really, she was a woman. They do use the A at the end. Those of us that know about romance languages would know as probably a woman, but she’s a woman. And she was running a certain segment of bootlegging back during the 30s and late 20s, exactly when it was, which is really unusual. She must have been a powerful individual. I think that she was a very remarkable person, so I couldn’t find out enough about her. I really needed to understand how it was possible that somebody who the Mafia would never have accepted as a member allowed her to lead this crew for so long, even into the years when it was associated with Vito Genovese and that crime family. Yeah. Don’t you imagine it was, she must have been making money for them. [2:24] She was making money for her family, for sure. Got a few people probably pretty comfortable, yeah. [2:30] So that family, you went to a family reunion recently and learned quite a little bit. You want to tell your experiences about that? Yes. So, Pasqualea Albano, that bootlegger, has a nephew who is now 101 years old. His name is Mario Fiore. And when he turned 100, I was invited to his birthday party. And it was an enormous scene. It was tremendous. In fact, it’s a cliche, but the opening scene of The Godfather, if you imagine that wedding scene, it’s what it looks like. There’s a guy singing live on a PA system. There’s a pizza oven parked over here. There’s kids in the pool. There’s so many people, so much food, and this great big lawn and incredible view. Just an amazing scene to be at. And I met so many different people who were in Mario’s family. I met people who came over from Italy to come celebrate his birthday and talked with them as much as I could. I have no Italian, by the way. So we did the best we could. But I also talked to her American relative. She has all these grand nieces and nephews, and nieces and nephews who are still living, who were at this party and told me stories and drew little family trees for me. And what I was able to get a real good sense of is how the family feels about this legacy. Because not just Pasqualina, who was in organized crime, so many of her relatives were involved as well and continued to be up until the 80s, at least. [4:00] So the name, was it Albano? Was it got on in the modern times? The last name, was it still Albano? Was there another name? There are a few. Let’s see. I want some more modern names. There’s Mario Fiore. So he is one of her nephews. And then there’s Rex Cunningham Jr., who is one of her grandnephews. There’s the Sentinellos. So Jimmy Sentinello, who owns the Mardi Gras, or he did anyway. It’s a nude club, you know, a gentleman’s club, as they say. A gentleman’s club. We use that term loosely. Oh, boy, do we? Another old term that I picked up from the newspapers that I just love and like to bring back is sporting figure. Yeah, even sporting man. They don’t play sports. They’re not athletes. They’re sporting figures. I know. I heard that when I was a kid. Somebody was a sporting man. Yep. [4:57] This has been a family tradition. It’s something that has been passed down through the generations, and it’s something that I talk about in the book. But mostly what I’m focused on in the plot of the story is about Pasqualea’s time during Prohibition when this gang was turning into something bigger, turning into a part of this American mafia. Yeah. Interesting. And so tell us a little bit about how that developed. You had a Genovese family that moved in and she got hooked up with them. How did that develop? Yeah. More end of modern times. Early on, so 1920, beginning of Prohibition, Pasqualea Albana was newly married to this sporting figure, we’ll call him, Carlo Sinascocci. And I’m probably pronouncing that last name as wrong as well. He also came from a family of notable people who were involved in organized crime, getting into scrapes in Little Italy, New York City. There’s a whole separate side story about his cousins and all the things that they were getting into before Carlo even got on the scene. So by the time he arrived in New York City, he had a bit of a reputation preceding him because of these relatives of his. [6:06] And Pascalina was a young woman in Springfield. And the first question I even had writing about her is, how did she meet this guy? He was a Brooklyn saloon keeper. She was the daughter of a grocer in Springfield, three and a half hours away on the train. Like, why do they even know each other? And so trying to piece all that together, how that was reasonable for them to know one another and move in the same circles, and then for him to immediately, when he moved to Springfield, start picking up with vice because it was before Prohibition. So he was involved in gambling and police violence. And you could see some of the beginnings of the corruption already happening where he’s getting police protection before prohibition even begins. And then once it starts, he is the king of Water Street, which was the main drag of Little Italy. He was the guy you went to if you wanted to buy wholesale. [6:57] Justin, I have a question here. I was just discussing this with who’s half Italian, I guess, FBI agent that worked the mob here in Kansas City. We were talking about this, the prejudice that Italian people felt when they first got here, especially. And Bill’s about 90, and so he said his father told him. His father worked at a bank in New York, and he was told that with that last name, he had a different last name than Bill does. And with that last name, he said, you’re owning and go so high in the bank. And so talk a little bit about the prejudice that those early people felt. And that’s what drove people into the dark side, if you will, to make money. You had these bright guys that came over from Sicily looking for opportunity. And then us English and Irish Germans kept them out. [7:45] And so can you talk about that a little bit? Did they talk about any of that or have you looked into any of that? [7:52] I have. And it’s a theme that comes up again and again. Whenever I look at organized crime in any city, I’m seeing things like that ethnic succession of organized crime that you’re alluding to, how the Irish were controlling, say, the machine in Kansas City Hall or what have you. And they had that same kind of control over politics in other cities, too. And the way that they were getting a leg up and finally getting that first protection of their rackets was from outside of their ethnicity. It was Irish politicians protecting Italian criminals. And then eventually the Italians were getting naturalized where they were born here. And so then they move into politics themselves. [8:31] And that is one of the theories about how organized crime develops in American cities. It’s because you’re poor and ethnic and you’re closed out of other opportunities. And so the bright kids get channeled into organized crime where maybe in a better situation, they would have gone to college. Right. And then Prohibition came along, and there was such a huge amount of money that you can make in Prohibition. And it was illegal. That’s why you made money. But there was opportunity there for these young guys. Yes. And you really start to see a lot of new names in the papers after Prohibition begins. You have your established vice criminals who you’re already seeing in the newspapers through the 19-teens. Once Prohibition begins, now they have all these other guys getting into the game because there’s so much money there. And it’s such a big pie. Everybody feels like they can get a slice. [9:21] Yeah, interesting. Carry on. I’ve distracted you, Azai, but you were talking about Pasqualina and her husband. Of course, I’m not even going to try that. When you talk about discrimination against Italians, one of the things that makes my job really hard is trying to find news about a guy with a name like Carlos Siniscalchi. First of all, I’m probably saying it wrong. I think the Italian pronunciation is… So I’m getting all of the consonant clusters wrong, but I do it with my own name too. We’ve Americanized Cassio. That’s not the right name. How do you pronounce it? It’s Cassio. But we’re Cassio. That’s my grandfather said it. So how do I find Carlos Nescalci in the newspaper when every reporter mangles that name? And spells it differently. Yeah. Everybody spells it differently. How am I going to guess how all these different English speaking reporters were going to mess up Carlos’ name? And so I find it every which way. And sometimes I’ve just had to plain stumble over news about him and his relatives. It just happens by chance. I’m looking for general crime, and then I find him specifically. So yeah, it’s a little hard to find the Italians sometimes because their names are unfamiliar and they get written wrong in censuses and in the news. So we lose a little bit of their history that way. And that’s what you might call, I don’t know, a microaggression because they can’t get that name. Yeah, a little bit. Yeah, yeah. You don’t care enough to spell it. I just, I know the thought process, I have to admit. I’ll just spell it anyway. I understand that thought process. [10:51] So you were asking earlier, I don’t know if you want me to continue this, but how the Genovese family were able to get involved in this thing going on in Springfield. Yeah, connected. Because of her second husband. Okay. Pascalina lost her first husband in 1921. He was killed by a fellow bootlegger. He takes over the gang. She conducts a war of vengeance against the guy who kills her husband and his whole family because they’re gangsters. And that takes years. She’s also pursuing her through the courts. And when that all finally gets settled a few years later, she has a quiet little second marriage to a guy that nobody had ever heard of called Antonio Miranda. [11:28] Now, Antonio Miranda is a small time gangster from Little Italy, New York City, and his brother is Mike Miranda, who is very close to Vito Genovese, and he became this conciliator eventually. So that old connections, going back to the days before the Castello-Moraisi War, when it was Lucky Luciano bootlegging with some of his pals, that’s the time frame in which she formed this alliance by marrying Tony Miranda. And that’s when it starts. That’s the relationship’s beginning between Genovese crime family having, before it was even the Genovese crime family, when it was the Luciano family. And so they’ve had that relationship with the Springfield crew ever since. A little bit like old world feudalism in a way, where one member of a royal family marries a member of another royal family. And I know in Kansas City, we’ve got our underboss, his sister, is married to our boss’s nephew. So, bring those two families together, the Lunas and the Savellas together, yes, very well, like noble families. Exactly. Interesting. Absolutely. [12:31] So that’s how they got together. I remembered that, but I’d forgotten it. So, you went to this reunion with people from Sicily there. So, tell us a little bit about that. How? [12:43] How do people in Sicily view the people in the United States? And they didn’t talk about the mafia. I’m sure there’s no doubt that they’re not going to really talk about that unless you got to find somebody that’s really lucky. But kind of care about the sociological impact and the old world and the new world, and the new world people that, you know, established here. Okay, so Pasqualea and his family are from outside of Naples, and they maintain really close ties to their family back in Italy. Like I am the third generation born in America. I don’t speak Italian. Neither does my father. Neither of us has ever been to Italy. We don’t have, we’re not Italians. We’re Americans. Okay. And the Italians will remind you of that if you forget. We’re not Italian. And like spaghetti and meatballs, not Italian. Chicken Parmesan, not Italian. These are things that we invented here out of a sense of, out of homesickness and a sudden influx of middle-class wealth. We were like, let’s have the spaghetti and the meatballs. I had separate courses anymore where the meatballs are, where they’re both a special treat and I’m going to take two treats with chicken and waffles. [13:50] So being around them, they’re formal. You know, I was meeting like Pasquena’s relatives from Mercado San Sivarino, where they’re from in Italy, they own a funeral home. They own the biggest funeral home business in the town, and they also own some other sort of associated businesses, like a florist and things like that. So I would expect a certain sort of decorum and conservatism of tone from somebody who works in the funeral business and from Italy. But they were also among the only people there in suits, because it was a summer day, we’re outside. Most of us were dressed a little less formally. Yeah. Old school, 1950s stuff. He does those old 1950s photographs, and everybody, every man’s wearing a suit. And there were women’s hat on. Also, that ongoing thing where people in Europe just dress better. Yeah, they dress more formal. I see a little bit in New York City. I noticed it when I moved up from the South. In the South, you go to a funeral and flip-flops, okay? It’s very casual because the weather absolutely demands it. I moved that back up North, and I’m like, wow, everybody’s just wearing the same black coat, aren’t we? And you go into New York. People are dressed a little better, even. You go to Europe, and it’s just another level is what I hear. People, they dress better. They’re not like us where we would roll out of bed and put on pajama pants and some crocs and go to the grocery store. They would never do something. Yes. [15:10] I was in a restaurant several years ago, and there’s a guy sitting at a table, and another young guy comes in. And the guy at the table says, dude, you wore your pajama bottoms in the restaurant. [15:22] People need to be sold. And I’ll have to admit, at the time, I hadn’t seen that before. And since then, I see it all the time now. I live in a college town. I see it a lot. Yeah. So i’ll carry on a little more about that reunion there uh okay so how to describe this so much of it was very surreal to me just being in this place like very fancy house the longest driveway i’ve ever seen like more than a mile i finally like when i parked my car because the track you know you can the parked cars are starting i parked and i get out of the car. And I’ve got this big present with me that I’m going to give to Mario. It’s unwieldy. And I’m like, oh man, this is going to be quite a schlep. And I’m wearing my good shoes and everything. And these two young fellas come up on a golf cart and bring me a ride. So I get in the golf cart and we get up to the house and my friend Gina was trying to point people out to me. Oh, he’s somebody that was in my documentary and you got to talk to this guy. And there was a lot of that. you’ve got to talk to this guy and you’ve got to talk to this woman and dragging me around to meet people. And one of the groups of people that I was, that I found myself standing in, [16:35] I’m talking to gangsters this time. Okay. This is not cousins who won a funeral home. These are gangsters. And I’m standing with them and they’re having the absolute filthiest conversation that I’ve heard since high school. [16:48] And, but the difference is boys in high school are just talking. These guys have done all the things they’re talking about. Wow. What a life is. The lives you would have led. Bye. I’m just trying to keep it. Are these American gangsters or are these? Americans. Okay, yeah. Current gangsters, they’re in the Springfield area with Anthony Arilada there. They’ve all hated him, probably. I’m sorry? I said Anthony Arilada when he’s there, and they all hated him. You probably didn’t bring his name up. Yeah, really. There are different factions in Springfield, it feels like to me, still. bill. And I haven’t got them all sorted. There are people who are still very loyal to the old regime and they have their figure, their person that they follow. And sometimes they can live with the rest of them and sometimes the rest of them are a bunch of lowlives and they want everybody to know about it. Yeah. [17:45] I’ve heard that conversation before. Interesting. Now, whose house was this? Somebody made it well in America. Yes. And I think it was one of his nephews. I don’t know exactly whose house it was. I was invited by Gina’s brother. He texted me and invited me to the party. And people just accepted me right in. The close family members who have seen Gina’s documentary, who have heard her talk about Pastelina and the research and meeting me, they think of me as the family a genealogist. And so I have a title in the family and belong there. Oh yeah, it’s here to document us. As you do, because we’re an important family. And so they didn’t really question my presence there at all. And you were able to ask questions from that standpoint too. That’s what was nice. Yeah. [18:37] And a lot of times it was just standing still and listening because there was so much going on, That was enough. Interesting. Now, her documentary, you’ve seen it, so tell us a little bit about it. Folks, it’s not out there streaming yet. She’s trying to get something going, I would assume. [18:58] Explain her just a little bit, too, in her book. Talk about her and her book and her documentary. Yeah. Okay. Gina’s a part of this big family that has got some wealth still and goes back to bootleggers in Prohibition and has gangsters in it, including her brother, Rex Cunningham Jr. So Cunningham is the name you don’t expect to hear in the mafia. Yeah, yeah. Done by Marietta Beckerwood. I don’t know if he was a member or associate, but at any rate, he was a known figure around here. Sportsbook and that kind of thing. Sportsbook, yeah. Yeah. She grew up with a little bit of wealth and privilege, but also feeling a little bit outsider because her family was half Irish. So among the Italians, it was a, you go to the wrong church, you go to the wrong school kind of vibe. And she grew up into more of a countercultural person. Her family is very conservative politically, religiously. I don’t know if you would expect that of a gangster family, but that’s what I’ve noticed is pretty common, actually. No, it’s pretty, that’s the way it is here. Yeah, real conservative, yeah. Yeah. You have to be socially for the whole thing to work. I can get into that, but And they keep going to the same church and school and everything, and you maintain these close ties with the neighborhood and local businesses and so forth. But she really was like, I’m going my own way. And so she became this free spirit as a young woman. And Gina’s, I don’t know how old she is. I want to say in her late 60s, around 70, about there. [20:23] That’s Gina Albano Cunningham. Cunningham. Oh, Gina. Okay, Gina Cunningham. See, I’m getting mixed up with the names. And Cunningham was… Ask Elena Albanos. Her sister married and became a Fiore. Okay. All right. That’s a little bit confusing. People have to go to your website to get this straightened out. Or maybe you have this, a picture, an image of this family tree on your website. In the book, you can find multiple family trees because I’m working with all these different branches. I’ll take a look if I can’t put an image in here for everybody to get this straight. But the modern woman that did the book and the movie, she’s in her 70s now. [21:04] Yeah. Yeah, and she’s a grandniece of Pasqualina, and her brother and her cousins were in organized crime in this room. Okay, all right, all right. Go ahead, go ahead. She’s absolutely immersed in this life, but she did not want any part of it, and so she left. And there are other people in her family that you can point to that did the same thing, like some of Pasqualina’s children just did not want to have anything to do with the family. Well, they left. They went and moved to another state. They stayed in another place. They didn’t come back. And she did the same thing, but she’s not cut ties. She keeps coming back and she has good relationships with her family members, even though she’s not aligned with them politically and so forth. [21:42] And she’s an artist. I’ve seen her work on a couple of different mediums. I don’t want to really try and explain what her art is, but she’s a feminist artist. And she’s also really been pointing the camera at her family quite a bit. And it seems like film might be a newer medium for her. She’s used to do more painting and sculpture and stuff kind of thing. How’d the family take that? A lot of these people, I’ve talked to some relatives here, and one of them come on to talk to me, but I said, your Uncle Vince, he said, yeah, I know. But then he never would get back to me all of a sudden. So a lot of pressure to not say anything about it. Oh, yeah. Sometimes I will get started talking to somebody and then it’ll reach a certain point where they’re like oh no we can’t don’t be recording this don’t put my yeah anything so yeah news to that but gina was like no this is going to be part of my, political art. I’m going to point the camera at my family. I’m going to expose, some of the hypocrisy that I see there, the things I disagree with. [22:41] It’s a short documentary, and I find it very powerful because it’s a family video. One of the first people she’s aiming the camera at is, I think, one of her nieces. Talking to this young woman who is leaning on her car, maybe in her late teens, early 20s, and this young woman is saying, oh, yeah, I would marry a gangster if I had the chance. And I’m just like, do you not know your family? Do you not know the heart? And later on in the video, you get to hear some of the really just like gut wrenching stories of what pain people in her family have brought upon themselves through their involvement in organized crime and all the things that it entails. And this young woman is, I don’t know, she’s acting because she doesn’t even know this other uncle or this other cousin that she’s got that can tell her these stories. Or is it, I don’t know, it doesn’t matter or something. And that to me was shocking. That’s the kind of thing that needs, that’s somebody who needs their mind changed. And I was like, I hope she watches this video she’s in and changes her mind about how she feels about that life and wanting to be a part of it. But that’s what mafia culture creates more of, is people who want to be a part of that. [23:53] There’s a certain romance to it that started out with Robin Hood, if you will. You get a romance of the gangster, the criminal that maybe is good to some people, good to support people, good to their family. And it continues on to this day to John Gotti. He’s the most recent iteration of Robin Hood and Jesse James here in the Midwest. People love Jesse James. When I grew up, everybody, every family had a story about how a couple of guys came by their house back in the 1800s and they gave them a place to stay and a meal. And they left them like a $20 gold piece, which was like $500 or something. And they said, it was Jesse James. I know it was. It’s the romance of the gangster continues. Yes. We all would love to imagine that we’re on the gangster side and that the gangster agrees. Yeah. As long as we don’t have to go to jail or pay that price. Because to me, I’ve got a friend today that he spent about 12 years and he would give all that gangster life back to get that 12 years back for these kids growing up. He’s turned over a new life today. I had lunch with him and his son not too long ago. And it’s just his son has told him, he said, every time I had to walk away from you in the penitentiary and come back home after our visit, he said, I was just crushed. It’s a huge price to pay for that. But there’s still that romance continues. [25:13] That terrible price, I think, is part of what feeds the romance. If there was no risk, there wouldn’t be that allure. Yeah, that’s true. You met that risk and overcame it and went on, came out on top. It’s what they always like to claim that came out on top of it. So I understand that thought process. I take a lot of risk in my life just from the other side. I said, live to fight another day. Yeah, there really are different kinds of risks that you can take. I was writing about a contract killer in Texas, and one of his targets was a guy who was a grain dealer. And I was like, that’s a really weird target for murder, right? Like, why would you kill a grain dealer from rural Texas? And it was because his old partner had an insurance policy out on him and decided to cash in on it. That was Charles Harrison, wasn’t it? Yeah, yeah, exactly. Sad story. Charles Harrison. Yeah. It was like, these were two guys that took very different kinds of risks, right? You got Charles Harrelson, who kills people for money. That’s a certain kind of risk you’re definitely taking. And then there’s the guy who buys grain and then sells it. So he’s taking these risks for his community of farmers. [26:27] And I was like, that’s really wholesome. And that’s, I don’t know, I feel like it’s a really positive example of masculinity. That’s the kind of risk we’re supposed to take for the safety and well-being of our neighbors? Yeah. Even the farmers, they risk everything every year. Smaller farmer, I grew up in those families and a smaller farmer practically risk everything every year, being in on the weather. That’s why I didn’t stay on the farm. And the markets, you don’t know what the markets are going to do. It’s a gamble every year. That Charles Harrelson, that’s Woody Harrelson’s dad who killed the Judds, famous murder down in El Paso. And he had a business. He carried a card that said he was a hitman. It was his story. [27:10] Bold. He was a crazy bold dude. I did a whole three-part series on that whole Jimmy Chagra marijuana business [27:20] down there on the border. and his connection to it and the killing of Judge Wood. So it’s just a business in these guys. Hey, it’s not personal. It’s just business. Yikes. It’s crazy. But Justin, you got anything else you want to tell us about? Anything you’re working on? And remind guys your website and what you can find there. He has some really interesting stuff about the old early days in Chicago. I know that. I referred to some of that several years ago when I was doing something on Chicago. So give guys a little walk through on your website. It’s really interesting. Okay, so John Gotti is one name I don’t think you’re ever going to find on my website. Yeah, good. [27:59] I’m really addicted to origin stories. I like to find out how the Mafia was already present before that point when we say it started. Yeah, in the 20s. But gangsters don’t come out of nowhere. Gangs don’t come out of nowhere. They evolve. They grow. There are forces to create them. And so that’s what I’m interested in. I like to go around. And I spent a lot of my early career writing about one place and its effect on the United States, Corleone, where my family’s from in Sicily. And that was my first book, In Our Blood. And some of my first posts on mafia genealogy are in that thread. They’re about my family and the Corleonesi. But then I started to get into other [28:42] places and wanting to know about their stories and getting into other parts of Italy as well. So if you go to my website, you’re going to find stories like Charles Harrelson and the two guys that he killed before the judge, or in Chicago about the different little Italys that existed before Capone consolidated everything, or Kansas City I’m writing about, Nick Fatsuno and the Passantino brothers. I don’t even know if you know those guys, but I thought their further stories were amazing. [29:09] Passantino had a funeral home today, but the other names I don’t really know back then. I don’t know much about that or those early days. Did they seem to come from the same little town, the same general area? They didn’t, actually. A lot of them were Sicilian, and they come from Palermo province, but not all from the same town. Not from okay. Yeah. Yeah, I wasn’t able to put—there’s not a strong current there in Kansas City like I’ve found in other places where everybody is from one town. Yeah. [29:37] But not so much in Kansas City. A little more varied. Interesting. So that’s what you’ll find on my website. And then Pasqualina is my second book, and you can buy both of my books at Amazon. Got them behind me here, Airblood, Pasqualina. And Pasqualina is about that prohibition era, and if you like to understand where big-nosed Sam Koufari got his start, it’s in there. And the Shabelli brothers show up. It’s about those origins. I was talking to a friend of mine about this name, Skeeball or Skeebelly. Yes. Who had some relationship back in Springfield, and he just really knew Skeeball when he was young. [30:17] Yep, because it was the spelling of his name. I’m not even sure how they pronounced it. I think it’s Skeebelly. Skeebelly. That probably was. Yeah, Skeebelly. I know somebody named Skeebelly, so probably was. That’s like the name of the body shop here in Kansas City, and it’s P-A-C-E. But really it’s Pache. We’ve got to do it right. And that’s probably short for Pache. I don’t know. I wonder if the family pronounces it Pache or Pace. I think business-wise, but then the person who was talking was close to the family and they said, oh no, it’s Pache. So I thought, okay. [30:53] Interesting. The immigrant experience in this country is really always interesting. There’s always conflict and the interest is in the conflict. And as people try to make their way, and stopping with, oh God, it was an author, T.J. did the Westies. You guys know T.J. that did the Westies. And he said, yeah, he said, and he really was articulate about, as we’ve discussed this, that people come here want an opportunity, because they didn’t have any opportunity in the old country, whether it be Naples or southern Italy or Sicily. They came here, they really just wanted opportunity. And then the opportunity, you have to start fighting for opportunity. That’s the nature of the beast in this country. In any kind, any society, you’ve got to fight for opportunity when you’re an outsider and you come in. And so that was the early development. These people just wanting a little slice of this American pie that they’d heard so much about. The streets are paved with gold over here, but found out you’ve got to dig that old man. [31:52] Some people probably came over here thinking they were going to make an honest living and found themselves, by one step and another, involved in organized crime. And then there were other men who came here from Italy for whom the opportunity was to be a criminal here. Richer pickings. Yeah. And they started restaurants and had your typical immigrant, all the immigrant restaurants, all these Chinese, whatever kind of ethnic food is, they start out with an immigrant who then puts his kids and his cousins and his nephews and sisters and grandmas in the back room kitchen, start those restaurants. And people, us people that are already here like that food and they run them, they do a really good job at it. And so that’s a way to get started in grocery stores for their other fellow paisans. And those were the ways that they made it here, at least now, probably the same way in every city where there’s a large Italian population. Got to feed the other Italians. And so an Italian restaurant is natural. Yeah. And also owning your own business is just really smart for a lot of people. If you’re an organized crime, it’s a great way to hide what you’re doing. [32:59] And if you’re trying to get a naturalization status, especially now, being a business owner is really advantageous. Yeah, I bet. I was talking about that on getting a naturalization process that showed that you’re an entrepreneur and you believe in the system and you’re doing well. Yeah, interesting. [33:17] All right, Justin Cascio, and the website is Mafia Genealogy. He’s got a couple books on there in this documentary. I don’t know. Keep us up on that. Maybe if it comes out, I’ll make sure to get it out on something where people know that they can go out and see it. It sounds really interesting. Thanks, YOL. All right. Thanks, Justin. I’ll do that no more. Thank you, Justin. It’s really a pleasure to talk to you again. Always a pleasure being on your show. Thank you. Great. [33:44] Justin, see, I was going to ask you about something. What? Are you going through a publisher? You got a publisher? No, I’m self-published. You’re self-published? Okay. Yeah. See, I self-published several books, and I’m doing probably my last ones, a story of my life, kind of more of a memoir, my struggles and my moral dilemmas and all that during when I worked intelligence. And then I’ll explain all about the big civil mob war we had here during those years. And I don’t know. I started poking around. I thought, well, maybe I’ll try to get a regular publisher. But boy, it’s hard. You’ve got to get an agent. You can’t get attention of an agent because there’s hundreds and thousands of people out there writing books wanting to do all this. So thank God for Amazon. Yeah. I think if you already have your audience. Yeah. And you know who they are and you’re already talking to them. You don’t need to pay somebody else to do that for you. Yeah. Yeah. I’m paying an editor to go over to… That’s different. That’s no other strengths. But to get it sold out there. Out here making videos every day. The good thing about getting a publisher is you can get, and then you got a chance of getting it into Barnes & Noble and into libraries. [34:59] See, libraries. You might into libraries anyway. How’d you do that? How’d you figure that out? The local library has an interest in the book, so they bought it. Yeah, they did. But I’m talking about other libraries. Yeah, they can all buy the book the same way. Yeah, but how do they find the library buy books? [35:18] I think buy them from the publishers normally. And if your book is self-published and they want to carry that book, because, for instance, about local history, then they’ll buy it. Yeah. I’m thinking about how do they get it out in other New York or Chicago or some other city that will be looking for nonfiction books. Publishers. You have to do every step yourself instead of being massive. Yeah. And then like Barnes & Noble and places like that to get it in, that’s hard too. You can do that locally. Those places carry my books on the website. Who does? They’re buying it from Amazon. Oh, okay. Interesting. Oh, really? Yeah. Because that’s the only place you can get it. I think I sell a couple of my, I’ve seen some people from, I think it’s through at Brafta Digital, I think’s the name of it. That’s another thing that this thing went up on that Barnes & Noble did sell a few copies of it. As a matter of fact, now that you mention it. [36:21] But it’s interesting. It’s fun. How are you ever going to get a screenplay sold if you don’t get their attention? [36:30] That’s why most people I talk to, they’re trying to figure out how to get a movie made from their book. Gangsters ask me that question. They’re like, you figure I know the answer to how to get a movie made from YouTube? and I do not have that answer. Nobody knows that. It’s hard work. Yeah, I tell them nobody knows that, the answer. It’s God. A divine being that strikes you, whether it be the Apollo or the God of Abraham, or Jesus or some higher power reaches out and touches you and says, okay, I bless you, and now you’re going to have a movie made and Robert De Niro is going to play your part. Although anymore, they don’t want De Niro to play him because they hate him now, and they want somebody else. Oh, my God. It’s always a pleasure to talk to you, Justin. Likewise, Gary. Thanks so much. If I can do anything for you here in Kansas City, and as you’re going through your thing, if you’ve got any question or anything, I’ve got that one friend, that FBI agent, that he could maybe help you with if you’re looking for a connection or something. He knows quite a little bit. And somebody else was just talking about that, looking into that, those early days. But if you do have any questions or anything that you’re stumbled about here in Kansas City, be sure and give me a call, and I’ll see if I can’t steer you to somebody. I don’t know myself. I don’t really ever look at it. Okay. Okay. Stay safe. Thank you. You too.

 AI, Leadership, and Cultural Differences with Crispin Thompson Crispin Thompson is a Global Leadership Coach with more than twenty-five years of experience leading large international teams and driving transformation programs at multinational organizations, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and TaskUs. His work sits at the intersection of AI, leadership, and cultural differences, helping global companies navigate complexity while building future-ready leaders. Crispin is known for supporting organizations as they expand beyond their home markets, strengthening cultural competence and designing leadership pipelines that work across borders. By addressing AI, leadership, and cultural differences, he enables companies to align strategy, people, and performance in diverse environments. What sets Crispin apart is his ability to translate complex theory into clear, practical action. Through his focus on AI, leadership, and cultural differences, he ensures emerging leaders around the world are seen, valued, and empowered to drive sustainable growth. His tips to become more culturally competent are: Patience is the first thing, especially when you're in a new culture. The willingness to listen. Cultural differences often imply language differences; therefore, listen for intent due to these language differences. Summarize back what you've heard in a conversation. It will make sure you have understood correctly what you've heard. Links mentioned in the podcast: leadership-studio.com LinkedIn profile The book "The Human Advantage." Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article.  AI, Leadership, and Cultural Differences with Crispin Thompson More stories and culture can be found here. Culture Matters The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast Listen directly on Amazon If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the visibility and the ranking of this culture podcast on iTunes immensely! A BIG THANK YOU! Enjoy this FREE culture podcast! Music: Song title - Bensound.com More Ways of Listening: Get a Taste of How Chris Presents, Watch his TEDx Talk     Name Email Address Phone Number Message 5 + 3 = Send Call Direct: +32476524957   European Office (Paris) Whatsapp: +32476524957   The Americas (USA; Atlanta, GA; también en Español):  +1 678 301 8369 Book Chris Smit as a Speaker If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting, and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place. Chris has spoken at hundreds of events and to thousands of people on the subject of Cultural Diversity & Cultural Competence. This is What Others Say About Chris: “Very Interactive and Engaging” “In little time he knew how to get the audience inspired and connected to his story” “His ability to make large groups of participants quickly and adequately aware of the huge impact of cultural differences is excellent” “Chris is a dedicated and inspirational professional” In addition, his presentations can cover specific topics cultural topics, or generally on Cultural differences. Presentations can vary anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours and are given worldwide. Book Chris now by simply sending an email. Click here to do so. Read more about what Chris can do for you. Percentage of People Rating a Presentation as Excellent 86% 86% Rating the Presentation as Practical 89% 89% Applicability of Chris' presentation 90% 90% About Peter van der Lende Peter has joined forces with Culture Matters. Because he has years and years of international business development experience joining forces therefore only seemed logical. Being born and raised in the Netherlands, he has lived in more than 9 countries of which most were in Latin America. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) with his family. You can find out more at https://expand360.com/ Or find out what Peter can do for you here.

Portugal's NHR 2.0 tax regime is changing the landscape for expats—and especially Americans—looking to relocate, invest, or build businesses abroad. In this episode of Gimme Some Truth, hosts Nate Condon and Stan sit down with Zeev Fisher, founder of Fresh Portugal, to break down what the new Non-Habitual Resident (NHR 2.0) program really means.We explore the history and evolution of Portugal's NHR program, how the updated version impacts foreign residents, and what expats need to know about tax benefits, immigration strategy, and compliance. Zeev shares real-world insights from working with international clients, including American expats, entrepreneurs, and digital professionals navigating Portugal's legal and tax systems.This conversation also dives into:-The pros and cons of NHR 2.0-Common mistakes expats make when moving to Portugal-How Portugal is becoming a European tech and startup hub-Cultural adaptation and lifestyle considerations-Practical advice for tax planning, residency, and long-term relocationWhether you're considering moving to Portugal, optimizing your international tax strategy, or exploring opportunities in Europe, this episode delivers expert guidance and actionable insights.Learn more about Fresh Portugal at https://freshportugal.com⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Introduction & Guest Overview00:26 Discovering Fresh Portugal01:03 What Is Portugal's NHR 2.0?02:09 How Fresh Portugal Helps Expats05:22 Challenges of Relocating to Portugal07:57 Deep Dive Into NHR 2.010:28 Cultural Differences & Integration13:30 NHR 2.0: Implementation & Real Impact23:03 Portugal's Startup & Tech Opportunities28:05 Final Thoughts & What's NextRead the blog -

In this episode of the Inorganic Podcast, co-host Christian Hassled interviews Robin Skidmore, a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Journey Further. They discuss Robin's journey from humble beginnings to founding successful agencies, including Epiphany Search and Journey Further. The conversation explores the evolution of Journey Further, its recent acquisition of Salderson Media, and the challenges of expanding into the U.S. market. Robin shares insights on agency culture, the current state of the UK agency market, and the importance of adapting to changes in consumer behavior and technology, particularly AI. The episode concludes with a discussion on Robin's investments in startups and the significance of maintaining a strong company culture as the agency grows.TakeawaysRobin Skidmore's entrepreneurial journey began with a car wash at age 12.Journey Further was launched in 2017 with a clear roadmap for growth.The agency focuses on performance media and aims to be creatively driven.Acquisition of Salderson Media was strategic for expanding capabilities.Expanding to the U.S. market presented unique challenges and cultural differences.Maintaining a strong company culture is crucial for agency success.The UK agency market is experiencing consolidation and increased competition.AI is transforming the marketing landscape, requiring agencies to adapt.Investing in startups allows for a deeper understanding of client challenges.Cultural dynamics influence agency operations and client relationships.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Robin Skidmore and Journey Further02:14 Robin's Entrepreneurial Journey and Epiphany Search04:52 The Evolution of Journey Further08:13 Acquisition of Salderson Media and Market Relevance10:32 Expanding to the U.S. Market: Challenges and Insights17:31 Cultural Differences in Agency Operations20:16 Lessons from Epiphany to Journey Further23:29 The State of the UK Agency Market26:21 Future Growth Strategies and Inorganic Expansion30:28 Cultural Dynamics in Agency Growth34:21 Investments Beyond Agencies: The Pub and Startups41:22 Maintaining Culture and Addressing AI ChallengesConnect with Christian and AyeletAyelet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-shipley-b16330149/Christian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassold/Web: https://www.inorganicpodcast.coIn/organic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InorganicPodcast/featured Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Open Bedroom Podcast, I welcome back sexuality and tantra expert Melissa Louise for a deep dive into men's sexual energy, ejaculation, and the cultural narratives around male sexuality. Melissa shares her personal stories and offers practical advice on how to harness sexual energy for vitality, creativity, and deeper intimacy. We explore how early life experiences shape our relationships, discuss the importance of “sexual currency,” and share techniques like breathwork and intention-setting. Melissa also introduces her “Man in Control” program, which provides tools for men to improve their sexual health. This episode encourages you to rethink sexuality as a source of connection and empowerment.CHAPTERS:Melissa's Origin Story (00:02:08) Working with Men and Women (00:06:34) Cultural Attitudes Toward Male Sexuality (00:09:00) The Power and Depletion of Ejaculate (00:10:31) Daoist Perspectives on Ejaculation (00:13:49) Historical and Cultural Shifts in Sexuality (00:15:29) Sexual Energy and Cultural Differences (00:16:34) Sexual Repression and Relationship Dynamics (00:19:10) Sexual Energy as Life Force (00:21:00)ABOUT MELISSA LOUISE:Melissa Louise is Your Absolute Pleasure Advocate Internationally recognized for her no BS, authentic expression she brings warmth, raw honesty, and unapologetic depth to the most intimate parts of being human.Melissa supports women to reclaim their non negotiable and divine birthright to feel alive, orgasmic, and turned the fuck on — no matter their age or relationship status.Melissa supports men to become more attractive, powerful, and trustworthy by mastering their sexual energy, lasting longer in bed, and unlocking freedom in their bodies and bank accounts.SUBSTACK: https://melissalouise.substack.com/subscribeMan in Control Program:https://melissalouise.world/man-6739?am_id=jennifer7672Follow Melissa Louise:https://www.instagram.com/melissa_louise_intimacy/Follow The Open Bedroom Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/theopenbedroompodcast/

In this conversation, Dr. Hany Demian shares his entrepreneurial journey in the healthcare sector, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, the healing power of purpose, and the transformative potential of regenerative medicine. He discusses the challenges of scaling a business, the cultural differences in healthcare between Canada and the U.S., and the significance of leadership and hiring the right team. Dr. Hany also highlights his commitment to providing affordable treatments to low-income patients and his vision for the future of healthcare.As you listen:00:00 The Obligation of Learning in Entrepreneurship01:52 The Journey to Entrepreneurship04:49 The Healing Power of Purpose07:33 Understanding Regenerative Medicine09:32 Scaling and Growth Challenges12:28 Purpose-Driven Healthcare14:44 Cultural Differences in Healthcare17:43 Leadership Lessons for Entrepreneurs20:21 Hiring Smart: Building a Strong Team22:31 Influential Entrepreneurs and Their Impact"Aging will be a condition." "Growth is extremely uncomfortable." -Dr. HanyTakeaways-Learning is an obligation for entrepreneurs.-Growth is uncomfortable but necessary for success.-Regenerative medicine offers new possibilities for health.-Aging can be treated and reversed with the right approaches.-Cultural differences impact healthcare delivery.-Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.-Hiring smart people is key to business success.-Purpose drives fulfillment in entrepreneurship.-AI will revolutionize healthcare and personal treatment.-Building a legacy requires intentionality and vision.

Send us a textIn this conversation, Sarah Clatterbuck, a seasoned engineering leader with over 30 years of experience in tech, shares her journey at major companies such as Google, LinkedIn, and Yahoo. She discusses her recent decision to take a break from her career, her thoughts on leadership, the importance of authenticity, and the cultural differences she experienced after moving to Zurich. Sarah also reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on team dynamics and the challenges of executive leadership.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sarah Clatterbuck01:13 Navigating Career Transitions05:03 The 30-Year Career Arc08:36 Transitioning into Engineering12:21 Growth at LinkedIn16:33 Challenges of Executive Leadership19:25 Leaning Out: A New Perspective21:11 Moving to Zurich: A New Chapter24:31 Cultural Differences in Leadership25:22 Building Culture During COVID28:59 Authenticity in Leadership32:20 Leaving the Google Bubble

This episode feels like a full-circle moment as I wrap up the final episode of 2025. Before we step into a new year, I take some time to share what's coming up in 2026 for the Let's Talk Yoga and Aham Yoga community. There's a lot unfolding, from a brand-new 300-hour online yoga teacher training to in-person study and international travel, and I wanted to lay it all out clearly so you know what's ahead and how to be part of it.After the updates, I'm joined by Rebecca from the Working in Yoga podcast for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation on creativity in yoga teaching. We explore how teachers can stay innovative without crossing into performance, why reverence still matters, and how professionalism, boundaries, and self-inquiry shape longevity in this work. It's a reflective conversation about teaching, aging, motivation, and remembering why we came to yoga in the first place.Episode Highlights:Exciting Announcements for 2026300 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training200 Hour In-Person TrainingInternational Yoga Retreat in ItalyTime-Sensitive Updates RecapCreativity in Yoga TeachingBalancing Tradition and CreativityEngagement vs. Entertainment in YogaEvolving Yoga Teaching MethodsStudent Agency and Teacher GuidanceLearning and Teaching YogaExploring Cultural Appropriation in YogaFinding Your 'Why' in Teaching YogaMarkers of Success in Yoga PracticePersonal Motivations and Aging GracefullyThe Importance of Professional BoundariesReverence and Cultural Differences in YogaNavigating Marketing and Authenticity in YogaFinal Thoughts and Upcoming TrainingsWaitlist for the Online 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (launching January)Sequence Smarter – The Living Body of AsanaFor teachers living in India, reach out to Janessa at admin@ahamyoga.com for special local pricingJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram

In this episode of 'What in the Wedding', Hannah and Ashley discuss the intricacies of wedding planning, sharing personal stories and insights from their experiences. They explore the importance of teamwork, communication, and adaptability in ensuring a successful wedding day, while also reflecting on the evolution of wedding planning and the impact of family dynamics. The conversation highlights the significance of building personal connections with clients and navigating cultural differences in the wedding industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Wedding Planning Podcast02:43 Wedding Wins and Personal Stories06:00 The Evolution of Family Dynamics in Weddings10:41 Navigating Wedding Planning Challenges15:28 Vendor Relationships and Communication19:52 Cultural Differences in Wedding Planning24:48 Teamwork and Collaboration on Wedding Day29:45 Conclusion and Future Plans30:33 Navigating Wedding Day Chaos34:26 The Importance of Coordination38:36 Thriving Under Pressure42:05 The Role of a Photographer45:48 Building Client Relationships52:10 Reflections on the Wedding SeasonKeywordswedding planning, wedding wins, family dynamics, teamwork, communication, wedding challenges, cultural differences, personal connections, wedding success, podcastTakeawaysExpect the unexpected in wedding planning.Navigating family dynamics is crucial for a successful wedding.Time heals all wounds, even in family relationships.Teamwork is essential for a smooth wedding day.Communication is key to managing wedding day chaos.Cultural differences can impact wedding planning dynamics.Personal connections with clients enhance the wedding experience.Planning for contingencies is vital in wedding coordination.The importance of being adaptable on the wedding day.Reflecting on past experiences can lead to future successes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to nurture the best in people with consistency and be remembered for what matters. This is going to be a different episode about a cake my nan used to make. But isn't just a story about cake. It's about the difference between control and nurture. My school thought resilience came from forcing kids to clear their plates (even if they ended up vomitting). They were wrong. My Nan knew that real strength comes from consistency. She made me the same pineapple upside-down cake every time I visited for a decade. Even when she went blind, she kept creating. She was an entrepreneur, an artist, and the village baker. She taught me that you don't build character by breaking someone's spirit. You build it by showing up. By paying attention. By finding the one thing they can stomach and giving it to them again and again. Nurture over control: You get more out of people by supporting their quirks than forcing compliance. Consistency is love: Showing up the same way for years builds more trust than grand gestures. Create despite limits: My Nan went blind and kept making things; focus on what you can do. Listen to learn how a simple cake became a masterclass in leadership and love. SPONSORS

Will Kennedy and Isiah Gray are members of Brothaz in the Foyer, a group that produces content to represent and share the experiences of Black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are part of a larger group of hosts for the Brothaz in the Foyer Podcast, and their goal is to bring people “from the foyer into the chapel.” This conversation explores their personal journeys, the dynamics of race within the Church, and the importance of fostering understanding and inclusivity. Links YouTube: @brothazinthefoyer Instagram: @brothazinthefoyer TikTok: @brothazinthefoyer Paul Reeve books Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Key Insights Experiences in the Temple: Will and Isiah share how their experiences as Black men in the temple often draw attention, highlighting the need for normalization of diverse representation within sacred spaces. Cultural Differences: The hosts discuss how their backgrounds influence their experiences in the Church, noting that cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings and the need for open dialogue. Reconciliation with Church History: Both emphasize the importance of understanding the Church’s history regarding race, including the priesthood ban, and how this knowledge can strengthen faith rather than diminish it. Empathy and Genuine Interaction: They stress the importance of treating all individuals as children of God and engaging in genuine conversations to bridge cultural gaps, rather than making interactions feel forced or awkward. Political Climate and Faith: The discussion touches on the politicization of race and the need for members to prioritize their faith and love for others over political affiliations, promoting unity within the Church. Leadership Applications Foster Open Dialogue: Leaders should create environments where members feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics related to race and culture, encouraging transparency and understanding. Educate on Church History: Leaders can benefit from familiarizing themselves with resources like Paul Reeve’s book on race in the priesthood to better address historical issues and foster inclusivity. Encourage Representation: Leaders should seek diverse voices in leadership roles and callings, recognizing that representation can enhance the community’s strength and unity, while also being mindful not to tokenize individuals based on race. Highlights 00:03:09 – Origin of Brothaz in the Foyer Podcast 00:04:34 – Cultural Differences in Latter-day Saint Experiences 00:06:08 – Broader Christian Dialogue and Inclusivity 00:06:58 – Personal Background: Will’s Journey to the Church 00:08:35 – Personal Background: Isiah’s Journey to the Church 00:10:58 – Navigating Church Culture and History 00:14:03 – Discussing Race in Church Settings 00:17:04 – Parenting and Discussing Race with Children 00:19:46 – Encouragement for Friends Struggling with Church History 00:20:15 – Seeking the Savior in Difficult Conversations 00:22:34 – Addressing Race in Church Leadership 00:23:38 – Importance of Validation and Transparency 00:25:27 – Practical Approaches for Church Leaders 00:26:26 – Genuine Interactions vs. Awkwardness 00:29:06 – Experiences in the Temple 00:31:17 – Building Relationships through Meaningful Conversations 00:33:41 – Representation and Diversity in Leadership 00:35:02 – Navigating Race in Utah and the Wasatch Front 00:37:57 – The Impact of Politics on Race Conversations 00:42:36 – Mixing Christianity with Politics 00:45:59 – Addressing Racism in the Church Context 00:47:02 – Empathy and Understanding in Racial Discussions The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Apologies for our 4-week hiatus! This week we step through a recent Hot Take from 3DMJ about whether it's possible to reach your long term physique goals without tracking your calories, macros, or bodyweight every day. We present our various use cases, how and when might apply specifically to you and your goals. An insightful episode to assist you along your respective journey.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Back and Updates06:13 Travel Experiences and Cultural Insights10:35 Personal Health Decisions: Starting TRT18:53 Grand Opening of Undefeated Gym24:34 Exciting New Opportunities in Bangkok26:34 Episode Topic: Reaching Physique Goals Without Tracking?28:44 The Role of Tracking in Nutrition30:24 Habit Formation and Consistency in Nutrition32:19 Portion Control vs. Tracking34:20 The Body for Life Challenge and Its Impact36:17 The Importance of Structure in Nutrition38:11 Protein Intake and Long-Term Goals39:05 Social Situations and Nutrition Challenges40:51 Cultural Differences in Nutrition Awareness42:36 The Balance of Nutrition and Training44:22 Understanding Body Fat Percentages46:41 Defining Long-Term Physique Goals48:09 Ambition and Nutrition Control50:16 The Impact of Weightlifting vs. Nutrition52:00 The Importance of Training Intensity54:41 Age and Its Impact on Nutrition Decisions56:39 Personal Experiences and Long-Term Goals Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

Have you ever dated someone who's family was too involved, or a bit too close? Whether it's your own or your partners - we hear how families with no boundaries, cultural/religious differences, and mummy's boys/daddy's girls have messed with your love life.SHOW NOTES:An Expert's Advice For Dealing With Toxic Families: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/the-hook-up/families-no-boundaries-toxic-relationships-dr-lillian-nejad/105154746DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

In this episode of Believe, Behave, Become, Heath Braverman shares his transformative professional journey - from military service to sales leadership and ultimately to healthcare. Heath reflects on lessons learned, the role of mentorship in shaping authentic leadership, and how investing in people creates thriving teams. He also discusses the importance of work-life balance and finding a professional home where values and purpose align.What You'll Learn:How military experience shaped Heath's approach to teamwork and trust.Common misconceptions about leadership - and how to overcome them.Why mentorship and servant leadership drive authentic growth.Strategies for building strong teams and fostering a positive culture.The importance of aligning personal values with professional goals.Whether you're a new leader or a seasoned executive, this conversation offers actionable insights on building trust, fostering growth, and leading with authenticity.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts02:12 Heath Braverman's Professional Journey04:44 Lessons from Military Experience06:55 Transitioning from Military to Sales Leadership09:20 Misconceptions of Leadership12:31 The Impact of Mentorship on Leadership17:06 Shifting to Healthcare and Home Health Services20:12 Cultural Differences in Corporate Environments22:52 Reassessing Work-Life Balance27:45 Joining Pennant and Finding a Professional Home35:31 The Importance of Authentic Leadership40:38 Investing in Others and Building Teams49:02 Looking Ahead: Future AspirationsConnect with us everywhere!

Are you leading with the assumption that your team is operating from a place of psychological safety? The reality might shock you. Recent research reveals that 80% of workplace professionals have experienced trauma that directly impacts how they show up at work—and most leaders have no idea it's happening. What happens when that high-performing employee suddenly becomes reactive during feedback sessions? Or when your most talented team member can't seem to engage during meetings? Elizabeth Vahey Smith, COO of TCK Training and trauma-informed care practitioner, has spent over a decade researching how unprocessed experiences shape workplace behavior, and the findings will change how you think about leadership entirely. From her base in Vietnam, where she's currently traveling through her 27th country with her family, Elizabeth brings a unique perspective on how global mobility, cultural transitions, and everyday workplace interactions can create lasting impacts on our nervous systems. Her research shows that while "big T" traumas like natural disasters rarely trigger workplace responses, it's the "little t" traumas, those moments that make us feel helpless or unsafe, that create the biggest leadership challenges. In this conversation, Elizabeth reveals why that simple phrase "we need to talk" sends so many employees into panic mode, and how leaders can make tiny pivots that completely transform team dynamics. She shares the difference between cultural adaptation and trauma response, and explains why some of your most valuable employees might be operating in survival mode while appearing to be your top performers. Here are 5 key insights you can expect from this episode on building psychologically safe, high-performing teams: The 80% reality check - Why most of your team is likely carrying workplace trauma and how it's showing up in ways you haven't recognized. Big T versus little T trauma - How to distinguish between major life events and the accumulated experiences that actually create the most workplace triggers. Curiosity-led conversations - A powerful framework for starting difficult discussions that builds trust instead of triggering defensive responses. Cultural adaptation versus trauma response - How to identify whether employee reactions stem from cultural differences or deeper safety concerns. The hidden cost of hyper-vigilance - Why your most productive employees might be heading toward burnout and how to intervene before it's too late. If you've ever wondered why some team members seem to overreact to normal workplace situations, or if you're a globally mobile professional trying to understand your own responses to leadership and change, this conversation provides both the research and the practical tools you need. Elizabeth's work proves that trauma-informed leadership isn't just compassionate. It's strategic, profitable, and essential for building the kinds of teams where people actually want to stay and grow. 00:00:00The Hidden Reality of Workplace Trauma 00:02:58From Papua New Guinea to Global Leadership 00:07:19Understanding Big T vs Little T Trauma at Work 00:11:59Building Psychological Safety Through Curiosity 00:15:56Trauma vs Cultural Differences in the Workplace 00:19:55The Unexpected Benefits of Trauma Experience 00:26:52Preventing Burnout Through Recovery Skills 00:30:27Research Insights on Workplace Psychological Safety 00:37:34Managing Fear-Based Leadership and Dark Triad Personalities 00:42:29Connecting with Trauma-Informed Leadership Resources including her book Trauma-Informed Leadership Connect with us: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Bizzell joins Something For Everybody this week. Ashley is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with over fifteen years of experience. In this conversation, Ashley and I discuss various aspects of health and nutrition, focusing on the importance of what we stop eating, the role of metabolic health, and the significance of habit formation. We explore the fasting mimicking diet, its benefits, and how it can help improve overall health.  - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody  Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF

Have you ever wondered why certain pains keep coming back no matter how much you stretch, rest or change your workouts? Sometimes the issue isn't the pain itself, but the way your body is trying to move without enough support.In this episode I sat down with a physiotherapist and rehab coach to talk about how strength and stability shift recurring aches, why hip control matters more than people realize, how your core holds you in everyday movement and why loaded mobility often creates more change than stretching alone.If you've been dealing with spots that keep acting up or you want to feel more supported when you train, you'll walk away with things that help right away. It's grounded and helps you make sense of what's been happening in your body.Tayla Cannon is the founder of Athletic Rebuild, a virtual approach that helps people move past quick relief and into strength that supports real-life movement. She joined us to talk about what happens when you finally bridge the gap between rehab and training. Tune in.What's Discussed:(00:00) Why pain keeps coming back and what your body might be missing(03:40) How strength changes the way your body handles load(07:15) The role of hip control in back, knee and everyday movement(12:02) What “core support” actually means in real life(18:10) Why stretching alone isn't changing your pain(22:55) How loaded mobility creates better results than passive work(27:30) Building capacity instead of chasing quick fixes(38:20) The mindset shift that makes rehab feel less overwhelmingThank You to Our Sponsors:Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours.Check out more from Broads:Website: www.broads.appInstagram: @broads.podcast @broads.appCheck out more from Tayla Cannon:Website: www.athleticrebuild.netInstagram: @taylacannonphysio

Thinking about taking your nursing career overseas?  In this episode of Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside, I'm joined once again by Melissa, an American nurse now living and working in London, England. Melissa first joined the show to walk us through how she moved to the UK and became a licensed nurse.  This time, she's back to give us a real and raw look at what it's actually like to work in the NHS vs private sector - from pay, autonomy, and mental health to the unexpected realities of international nursing. We talk about… Why Melissa left the U.S. to work as a nurse in England NHS vs private healthcare: pay, benefits, scheduling, respect What surprised her about UK nursing culture Why international nurses make up most of the NHS workforce Her experience with burnout and how she found her "unicorn job" Her pivot into launching a travel planning business The honest truth: is it really worth moving to England to nurse? Whether you're a nurse dreaming of living abroad or just curious about how nursing differs between the US and UK, this episode is for you!   02:59 Navigating the NHS: Insights and Experiences 05:55 Cultural Differences in Nursing: UK vs. US 08:39 Expectations vs. Reality: Working in the NHS 12:00 The Role of Nurses: Responsibilities and Limitations 14:40 Pros and Cons of Working for the NHS 17:52 Financial Considerations: Pay and Living Expenses 23:40 The Financial Landscape of Nursing 26:41 Transitioning from NHS to Private Sector 32:32 Mental Health and Job Satisfaction 38:41 Exploring New Career Paths 44:33 Future Aspirations and Travel Planning   Reach out to Melissa - Melissmeetsworld@gmail.com  Follow Melissa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meliss.meetsworld/ Check out Melissa's blog - https://melissmeetsworld.com/ Read about getting licensed in England - https://www.passportsandpreemies.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-working-as-a-nurse-in-the-uk-if-youre-american/   Join our monthly newsletter for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - https://astounding-writer-222.ck.page/9de8c9fcc0  Follow us on Instagram @life_beyond_the_bedside & @passportsandpreemies Follow Kylee on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passportsandpreemies Follow Kylee on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@passportsandpreemies Check out our nurses only group trips on Instagram at @beyondthebedside Check out the website www.passportsandpreemies.com

Why did people turn down a $5,000 cash reward for referring a candidate? Dakota Younger discovered a strange psychological phenomenon while building his referral platform: offering money sometimes decreases motivation. In this interview, he breaks down the complex psychology of incentives, explaining why altruism often outperforms cash and how to structure a referral program that actually works. Dakota also explains why posting jobs is the least effective way to hire, the power of accessing passive talent through social capital, and the "Ice Cream Study" theory on why giving people too many choices leads to decision paralysis. Finally, he shares his most humbling lesson as a founder: admitting that he knows "absolutely nothing." Check out the company: https://goboon.co

In this episode, my wife and I talk about how wild the holidays can feel as parents. Trying to stay afloat while keeping up with everything while still making it special for the kids. We aren't experts on this but I do think all parents are in it together!Chapters00:00 Holiday Chaos and Multitasking Madness02:30 Nostalgia and Holiday Traditions05:04 Cultural Differences in Holiday Celebrations10:35 Family Dynamics and Growing Up16:12 Pets and Their Impact on Family Life21:17 Managing Stress During the Holidays29:33 Navigating Holiday Stress and Family Responsibilities35:16 Cherishing Family Traditions37:56 The Joy of Christmas Movies and Music40:22 Concert Experiences and Music Preferences45:25 Finding Balance During the Holidays49:41 Acts of Kindness and Community SupportSubscribe to my weekly reflections on SubstackFollow The Tired Dad on InstagramFollow The Tired Mom on InstagramSubscribe to Youtube Follow on TikTokFollow on FacebookFor partnerships, email collabs@tireddad.com

Soft skills and Etiquette are significant. Faith Fetaru, an image consultant and soft skills trainer portrays how soft skills bridge the gap between technical expertise and career opportunities, and shares practical techniques to improve your personal and professional interactions. We discuss interview preparation to leveraging virtual communication, Faith shares invaluable advice on building confidence, presenting oneself effectively, and the importance of emotional intelligence. Plus, get insights into cultural nuances and hear inspirational stories about transforming lives through mentorship and guidance. Details; 00:00 Introduction to Soft Skills00:36 The Importance of Authenticity01:28 Networking and Mindset Shift02:05 Faith's Journey and Career Shift06:30 Mentorship and Personal Growth15:38 Soft Skills in the Digital Age17:36 Cultural Differences in Soft Skills19:16 The Importance of Interpersonal Skills19:54 Challenges in Soft Skills Training20:52 Networking and Social Etiquette22:21 The Role of Soft Skills in Professional Success25:24 Incorporating Soft Skills in Education28:47 Global Perspectives on Soft Skills38:30 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationFollow up on LinkedIn with her in his names anywhereShare your feedback on what you think it will take for Uganda to achieve a middle class economy, and inquiries at onuganda@gmail.com or WhatsApp +25678537996. PODCAST DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions expressed in the episode are those of the individuals. They do not represent or reflect the official position of the ON Uganda Podcast, so we do not take responsibility for any ideas expressed by guests during the Podcast episode. You are smart enough to take out what works for you.As of 19.05.25

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In this episode of High Notes, Melissa chats with Dr Rockford “Rocky” Sansom, a renowned voice coach and author, about the power and presence of the human voice. Together, they unpack how to manage nerves, why simplicity can transform communication, and how to make your voice truly resonate.Rocky shares practical, down-to-earth strategies for building vocal confidence, connecting with your audience, and thriving in high-pressure situations. The conversation also touches on being authentically yourself, understanding what matters to your listeners, and using effective vocal tools to enhance impact.They round out the discussion exploring cultural differences in communication, the evolution of voice science, and how emotion shapes the way we sound and connect.Links:https://www.rockfordsansom.com/https://www.brava.uk.com/post/internationally-acclaimed-voice-coach-dr-rockford-sansom-joins-bravaWhy Should Anyone Be Led by You?: What It Takes To Be An Authentic Leader - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Should-Anyone-Led-You/dp/1578519713https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/Ready to elevate your voice, confidence, and communication at work?Contact us at BRAVA Business and start making every conversation count:brava.uk.com/businessStay connected with BRAVASubscribe to our newsletter for the latest news, training opportunities and insights connecting business, acting, and voice:brava.uk.com/subscribe00:00 Introduction to High Notes Podcast00:33 Meet Dr Rockford Sansom: Voice Coach Extraordinaire01:29 The Essence of Presence and Overcoming Nerves03:29 Finding Your True Voice06:48 Impact and Influence in Business Communication07:12 The Power of Breath and Storytelling09:59 Comfort in Being Seen: Lessons from Leaders14:52 Voice Actors in Professional Settings17:10 Dispelling Myths About Public Speaking23:55 Voice Pedagogy: Teaching and Techniques27:27 The Wine Cork Technique28:39 Voice Science in Coaching31:06 Voice Analysis and Training34:24 Changing Voices and Science37:36 Voice in the Boardroom43:02 Cultural Differences in Voice46:55 Joining BRAVA as a Master Coach48:25 Improving Vocal Presence50:16 A Transformative Coaching Story53:36 The Dynamic Nature of Voice Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Call Your Hits, Phil and Kirby discuss the concept of honor in Airsoft, exploring the prevalence of cheating, the dynamics of community accountability, and the definition of sportsmanship. They delve into whether Airsoft has an inherent honor problem or if it is primarily a player issue, emphasizing the importance of community standards and the need for proactive measures to maintain a fair and enjoyable environment for all players.To cast your vote in the RGK Awards, head to: https://rgkairsoft.com/random-airsoft-awards/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Airsoft Honor06:28 The Honor Problem in Airsoft14:48 Sportsmanship vs. Honor20:46 Accountability in Airsoft Communities26:11 Cultural Differences in Airsoft32:17 Finding Solutions to Honor Issues38:52 Conclusion and Community Engagement--- If you're looking to support the channel, check out our merch store here: https://stormriders.threadless.com/ And join our discord by following this link: https://discord.gg/ZdaftDDYaZ

In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney and Travis engage in a deep conversation with Isaac Etter, a transracial adoptee and social entrepreneur. They explore the complexities of adoption, particularly transracial adoption, and the grief that often accompanies it. Isaac shares his personal journey, highlighting the importance of open conversations about race and identity within adoptive families. The discussion also touches on cultural differences, code switching, and the concept of ghost kingdoms, emphasizing the need for unconditional love and understanding in the adoption process.Checkout Isaac's website with helpful parenting tips, tools, and resources:https://www.parentingdifferent.com/TakeawaysIsaac was adopted at age two and faced challenges in understanding his identity.Adoption is complex and often involves grief and loss.Conversations about race should be normalized in transracial families.Grief in adoption can manifest during significant life transitions.Cultural differences play a crucial role in shaping identity for adoptees.Code switching is a common experience for transracial adoptees.Ghost kingdoms represent unexpressed curiosity about birth families.Unconditional love is essential for adopted youth.Adoptees often need compassion and grace as they navigate their identities.Open dialogues about race can help adoptees feel secure in their identities.

Exploring Unconventional Flavors with Jose Alberto Barraza: From Tacos to Grasshoppers In this engaging episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler welcomes special guest Jose Alberto Barraza, a Texas-born, Mexico-raised cooking enthusiast and content creator behind 'No Way Jose Cuisines.' Jose shares his culinary journey, from growing up in a family bakery to becoming a popular food content creator on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Together, they dive into the art of making authentic Mexican dishes, experimenting with international cuisines, and trying unconventional ingredients like beef tongue, tripa, and grasshoppers. The episode also touches on the importance of open-mindedness in food, mental health challenges in content creation, and the joys of commensality—eating together to create lasting memories. Tune in for delicious recipes, unique food experiences, and valuable insights into culinary creativity. Find Jose Web: https://nowayjosecuisineshop.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoWayJoseCuisine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NoWayJoseCuisine/ ~ Support Okayest Cook by shopping with our favorite brands ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:14 Guest's Background and Early Life 02:43 Journey to Becoming a Content Creator 05:51 Challenges and Successes in Content Creation 17:25 Mental Health and Taking Breaks 28:17 Favorite Foods and Cooking Techniques 45:39 Exploring Local Mexican Restaurants 46:35 Authenticity in Ethnic Cuisine 48:06 Cooking at Home vs. Dining Out 48:56 The Rise of Home Cooking 49:45 Challenges of Finding Ingredients 50:47 Adventures in Trying New Foods 54:04 The Benefits of Eating Insects 54:43 Cultural Differences in Food Consumption 01:01:33 The Importance of Using the Whole Animal 01:19:35 Food Memories and Cultural Connections 01:21:40 Encouragement to Try New Foods Mentioned in Episode:  Jose's Rice Paper Taco Salad: https://youtu.be/iv8wcGmnGXc?si=LDHBcZKwW4byq5h8 Indy Taco Places: https://pacostaquerias.com/ https://www.laparadaindy.com/ More at OkayestCook.com Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew:  Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto

Cultural Differences and Government with Maria Paula Correa Maria Paula Correa serves as Chief Relationship Officer at Libra Group, overseeing global partnerships with governments and key stakeholders. Based in Miami and Bogotá, she is part of the Group's Leadership Team. She plays a pivotal role in establishing connections that bridge cultural differences and align government priorities across international markets. Her focus is on creating trust-based relationships that drive cooperation and sustainable growth. Between 2018 and 2022, Maria was Chief of Cabinet to the President of Colombia, working under President Iván Duque Márquez. In this position, she directed interinstitutional coordination, international relations, and strategic communications for the national government. Before that, she was Senior Director of Strategic Engagement at Concordia, promoting dialogue on global partnerships and how cultural differences and government influence policy and collaboration. Earlier, she worked as Consul at the Colombian Consulate in New York and as Advisor to the Chief of Staff during President Álvaro Uribe's administration, strengthening Colombia's diplomatic relations abroad. Maria holds an MPA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a B.A. in Law with a Political Science concentration from Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia. She also completed diplomas in Political Communications from Universidad Javeriana and Public Management and Administrative Institutions from Universidad de Los Andes. Her background demonstrates a deep commitment to diplomacy, public service, and leadership. Through her work, she consistently emphasizes how cultural differences and government dynamics shape global decision-making and cooperation. In addition to her executive responsibilities, Maria serves on the Board of Directors of Casa Editorial El Tiempo, Colombia's largest media organization, where she contributes to strengthening informed dialogue and international understanding. Her tips to become more culturally competent are: Pay attention to detail. Don't underestimate cultural intelligence. Always respond, even though they might not like the response. Listen before you interpret and respond. You need to have contacts. This is usually more valuable than what you know. Build cultural curiosity into your life. Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article. Cultural Differences and Government with Maria Paula Correa More stories and culture can be found here. Culture Matters The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast Listen directly on Amazon If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. 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This is What Others Say About Chris: “Very Interactive and Engaging” “In little time he knew how to get the audience inspired and connected to his story” “His ability to make large groups of participants quickly and adequately aware of the huge impact of cultural differences is excellent” “Chris is a dedicated and inspirational professional” In addition, his presentations can cover specific topics cultural topics, or generally on Cultural differences. Presentations can vary anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours and are given worldwide. Book Chris now by simply sending an email. Click here to do so. Read more about what Chris can do for you. Percentage of People Rating a Presentation as Excellent 86% 86% Rating the Presentation as Practical 89% 89% Applicability of Chris' presentation 90% 90% About Peter van der Lende Peter has joined forces with Culture Matters. Because he has years and years of international business development experience joining forces therefore only seemed logical. 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In this episode, we dive deep into the REAL reasons behind cultural misunderstandings in relationships. I will reveal 5 powerful mindset shifts that can stop constant miscommunication in its tracks.

Talking About Climate Change with Confidence: A Conversation with Dr. Alice Alpert Climate change is a topic that affects every one of us, yet it can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even polarizing. That's why I was excited to welcome Dr. Alice Alpert, Senior Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, to the Go Natural English podcast. Dr. Alpert studies emerging climate technologies, evaluates their real-world impact, and works with teams focused on methane, climate policy, and international sustainability partnerships. In our conversation, we explored misconceptions, sources of hope, daily sustainability habits, and clear English vocabulary related to the climate conversation. What Does a Climate Scientist Do? Dr. Alpert evaluates new climate solutions, from clean energy to carbon-removal technologies to sustainable farming. Her work starts with two key questions: Does this solution meaningfully help reduce climate impact? What are the trade-offs or challenges that come with it? Her job is not just to imagine solutions but to determine what actually works. The Biggest Misunderstanding About Climate Change Dr. Alpert explained that a major misconception is the idea that climate action is "all or nothing." People often believe: "It's too late to do anything," or "It's someone else's responsibility." Both mindsets lead to inaction. "You don't have to be perfect," she said. "Every step forward helps. The idea of 'everything or nothing' isn't useful." How She Stays Hopeful Climate news can feel heavy, so I asked what keeps her motivated. Her answer was simple: the future. "I have three kids. That's three votes for the future. We are moving in the right direction, and I think we'll get most of the way there." Her optimism is practical and rooted in evidence. Many climate solutions are already working and becoming more affordable. Misconceptions About Sustainability, Especially in Texas One surprising part of our conversation was about renewable energy in Texas. Many people assume Texas is not sustainable, but the opposite is true. Texas produces more clean energy than any other U.S. state, and by a huge margin. Wind, solar, and battery storage are growing rapidly. Much of this growth is driven by economics, not ideology. "It's the cheapest energy," she said. "People are making money from it." Another misconception is that sustainability is always more expensive. In reality, the cheapest new energy to build today is solar. Short-Term Costs vs. Long-Term Benefits Many sustainable choices cost more upfront but save money over time: installing solar panels, buying an electric vehicle, or purchasing high-quality items that last longer. I shared the example of clothing I've kept for more than a decade. A well-made sweater ended up costing less over time than several cheaper ones. Dr. Alpert agreed. "The upfront investment is real. But long-term thinking matters." Everyday Sustainability: What Works for You Dr. Alpert emphasized that sustainability should be personal and realistic. A few examples we discussed: Thrifting and Secondhand Shopping Buying used items reduces waste and builds community. Reusing Items for Children Circulating children's items among families increases their lifespan and reduces unnecessary purchases. Flexible Eating Habits She chooses what feels natural. She doesn't eliminate any foods, but she eats less beef because she doesn't enjoy it much and knows it has a higher climate impact. Her philosophy is simple: do what works for your lifestyle, not someone else's. Cultural Differences in Sustainability Many listeners of Go Natural English live in the United States but grew up abroad. If that describes you, you may have noticed differences in: recycling habits how food is packaged energy use transportation diet choices We would love to hear about your experiences and what surprised you when comparing sustainability practices around the world. Key English Vocabulary for Talking About Climate Change Because much climate information is published in English, we reviewed several useful terms. Carbon footprint The amount of greenhouse gases created by an activity. Carbon neutral No net increase in emissions; emissions are balanced by removals. Renewable or clean energy Energy sources that do not rely on fossil fuels. Examples include wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and sometimes nuclear. Fossil fuels Coal, oil, and natural gas. Dr. Alpert jokingly compared them to "burning dinosaurs." Move the needle To make a meaningful impact or measurable improvement. In the same boat Facing the same challenge or depending on the same shared resource. Individual Actions and Leadership Actions While individual choices matter, Dr. Alpert pointed out something important: You cannot expect one person to "save the world." Leadership and policy matter too. So how do we hold leaders accountable? Voting, especially at the local level Joining conservation-minded organizations Speaking up through social media or letters Staying informed on local policies Supporting leaders who prioritize clean energy and sustainability These steps make a meaningful difference. Where to Learn More Dr. Alpert recommends two easy places to start: The book "Not the End of the World" by Hannah Ritchie

If you're craving more energy, better sleep, and a reset for your mind and body—this is your moment. Our Midlife Reset Program is now open, and the first 10 spots come with $100 off using RESET100: https://l.bttr.to/906PF    In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter dive deep into the risks of prolonged sitting and how it can negatively affect your health. Drawing from personal experiences and expert insights, they share how sedentary lifestyles are as harmful as smoking, even for those who exercise regularly. From increased mortality risks to higher chances of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, sitting too long can have severe physical and mental implications. Marnie and Stephanie provide practical advice on how to incorporate movement into your daily routine, offering tips on simple actions that can make a big difference. Whether you work from home, have a desk job, or are simply trying to improve your daily habits, this episode will inspire you to get moving. With small, consistent changes, you can reduce the risks of sitting and feel more energized, productive, and healthier. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The research behind why sitting for prolonged periods is as harmful as smoking. The physical and mental risks of sitting too long, including impacts on cardiovascular health, metabolism, and brain function. Simple ways to incorporate movement into your day, whether at work, home, or in between appointments. The benefits of standing and walking, even in small doses. How making movement a priority can enhance your productivity and mood. Tips on how to introduce small shifts in your routine to combat sedentary habits. Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode: "You may think that smoking is the worst thing you could do for your health, but what if sitting all day could pose similar risks?" – Marnie Dachis Marmet "Sitting for hours at a time is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers." – Stephanie May Potter "More people are struggling with this, but small, consistent movement really does make a difference." – Marnie Dachis Marmet "The more you move, the more your body craves movement, and the more you'll start noticing the positive effects." – Stephanie May Potter Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:  [00:00] Introduction  [03:15] The harmful effects of sitting: A closer look at the research.  [07:00] Cultural Differences in Movement.  [12:20] Tips on how to incorporate movement at work: Taking walking breaks, standing meetings, and walking paths.  [15:10] Integrating Movement into Your Workday  [17:00] The Power of Employer Investment in Employee Health.  [21:45] Tips for busy parents: How to sneak in movement while on the go. ______________________________ Sponsors: "We love supporting our health from the inside out with BrickHouse Nutrition's Field of Greens and Creatone. Nourish your body and boost your energy — get 20% off with code LIVINGWELL at tonetoday.com." _____________________________ Research Links Mentioned in This Episode: Mayo Clinic Study on Prolonged Sitting Mount Sinai Hospital Research Better Health Channel Resource  _____________________________ Join the Minneapolis Hiking Collective: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1368978181038556/ _______________________________   Follow The Art of Living Well Podcast:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflivingwel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theartoflivingwellpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/theartoflivingwellpodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gym3jOPdSHwrpM1BmxyJz? si=6E16CJZEQ5OIwpFzs2Ocaw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/id1482050468 Connect with your Hosts here: https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/about-us  

"You Are Welcome": One Woman's Experience with Solo Travel, Food Adventures, and the Kindness of Strangers | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description What actually happens when you travel the world alone—on purpose? In this warm, high-signal episode, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with a dear friend, a seasoned solo traveler who's collected stories from San Francisco to Morocco, Palau, Vietnam, and Greece. You'll hear how one spontaneous weekend changed everything, why a great meal can open doors, and how culture, safety, and serendipity weave together when you give yourself permission to go. She shares her simple starter plan for first-time solo travelers, the "prop" that makes dining alone easier, and the mindset that turns awkward moments into invitations. From sharing a table with strangers who became friends to a full picnic waiting atop an Atlas Mountain summit, this conversation is a reminder that most people, most places, are better than the headlines. As one Moroccan shopkeeper told her: "You are welcome."

Dave reveals what its like working in an Amazon Business based in China, sourced from a Chinese forum. He talks about the differences of the Chinese vs. American e-commerce businesses, and how they structure their businesses by expanding to multiple marketplaces almost immediately.  Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. There was a recent post on a Chinese discussion board looking for advice.  The author recounted all of his previous experiences working at various e-commerce companies that have an Amazon focus and he realized that the Amazon landscape was changing at a pace he couldn't keep up with.  This is particularly helpful for us western e-commerce sellers, because it helps us figure out what the Chinese are doing on Amazon that gets their sales high and prices low.  Timestamps  00:00 - Introduction to Chinese Amazon Sellers' Insights 03:08 - The Journey of a Chinese Amazon Employee 06:03 - Daily Operations and Responsibilities 08:58 - Promotions and Performance Metrics 11:58 - Challenges and Strategies in Product Management 15:00 - Expansion into Domestic Markets 15:18 - Challenges of Management and Promotion 16:09 - Cultural Differences in Work Ethic 17:33 - Advertising Frameworks and Product Launches 19:37 - Developing a Unique Marketing Strategy 21:29 - Sales Performance and Product Viability 23:05 - Mental Health and Career Stagnation 24:09 - Product Development Challenges 25:44 - Profitability and Product Selection 27:10 - Lessons from the Chinese Market As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

(0:00) Intro(1:55) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:42) Start of interview(3:56) Sue's origin story(5:42) The Rise of Biotech and her Career Journey (BioRad, Dupont, Amersham and Affymetrix)(12:04) Transition to Venture Capital (Mohr Davidow Ventures, GE Ventures)(14:55) Evolution of Corporate Venture Capital (since ~2010) "They [now] represent about 28% of all VC dollars going into startups."(19:32) Her Board Membership Journey (since 2000, as a board member at Affymetrix where she was an executive)(21:12) The Impact of AI on Governance(21:53) Cultural Differences in Boardrooms between founders and investors: "if you do governance right, it should be an enabler, not a suffocator."(29:24) Navigating Geopolitical Risks. Example: Align Technology: We moved about 90% of our Russia based developers to Armenia.(33:01) Challenges in Life Sciences Funding(34:52) The AI Investment Boom(37:16) Activism's Influence on Corporate Boards. "They punish the lack of communication. They punish obscuring things."  Reference to E189 with Joele Frank and Anne Chapman.(42:36) The Evolution of Compensation Structures "I think one of the key topics around comp is aligning pay, performance, and purpose."(45:34) Other relevant board topics: human capital, innovation, data and board culture.(47:57) The Importance of Board Refreshment (digital and IA natives that can govern in the boardroom)(49:12) Books that have greatly influenced her life:Passages by Gael Sheehy (1976)Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder (2003)(52:00) "People that helped her along"(54:23) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves. (54:59) The living person she most admires: Francis Collins.(56:39) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by.Sue Siegel is a highly accomplished executive, investor, and board member who has been at the forefront of innovation across life sciences, healthcare, and technology for more than three decades. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Meet Jeaneen Tang, a licensed speech therapist and single mom raising special needs child. In this powerful conversation, she reveals the common mistakes parents make unknowingly make that can delay their child's speech development, and exactly how to fix them.In this episode you'll discover:✨ The #1 thing parents do that sabotages speech progress✨ Why waiting too long can cost your child years of development✨ Simple at-home strategies speech therapists use with their own kids✨ How to advocate for your child in the school system✨ Real talk about raising special needs kids as a single parentABOUT JEANEEN:Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in pediatric speech therapy, autism spectrum disorders, and apraxia of speech. Single mom to amazing kids navigating their own speech journeys.IG: https://www.instagram.com/playdumbandsabotage/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jt808/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaneen-tang-707a6730Website: https://www.playdumbandsabotage.comRESOURCES:Book: Play Dumb & Sabotage Book: https://amzn.to/4oF1GhKCompound Effect: https://amzn.to/4nKmiU8The Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/4o5Swtz⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to Jeaneen Tang00:58 Journey to Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist02:23 Understanding the Need for Speech Therapy04:58 The Role of Parents in Early Language Development10:03 Navigating Single Parenthood11:42 Challenges of Being a Single Mom14:00 Building a Supportive Community16:17 Influential Books and Personal Development18:44 Non-Negotiables for a Healthy Life21:25 Instilling Kindness in Children23:33 Cultural Differences in Communication24:10 Empathy as a Superpower26:25 Influential Figures in Life28:52 The Importance of Playfulness30:16 Inspiration Behind Writing a Book32:08 The Impact of Music on Language Development34:56 Feedback and Validation in Writing36:32 Target Audience for the Book41:53 Seeking Help as a ParentConnect with Irina:

Summary In this conversation, Michele Magner welcomes Adria Thompson, a speech language pathologist and founder of Be Light Care. We go behind the scenes with Adria, who has created 400+ videos sharing specific hands on care tips for assisting someone who is living with dementia. Guiding 500,000+ caregivers across her platforms, she is changing the every day lives of individuals and trajectory of dementia care.Adria shares her journey in the field, the importance of understanding and advocating for individuals living with dementia, and the challenges caregivers face. They explore the impact of public perception on caregiving decisions, the need for empathy and support, and the significance of education in dementia care. Adria emphasizes the importance of listening to the experiences of those living with dementia and advocates for a more compassionate approach to caregiving.TakeawaysBe Light Care was founded to provide resources and training for caregivers.Understanding dementia requires empathy and effective communication strategies.Public perception can heavily influence caregiving decisions and experiences.Caregivers often face backlash for their choices regarding care placement.Education in dementia care should emphasize the human experience behind the condition.Listening to individuals living with dementia is crucial for effective care.Cultural differences impact how dementia care is approached and perceived.There is hope for a more compassionate society towards individuals with dementia.Caregivers should be acknowledged and supported for their dedication and hard work.Sound bites"Caregiving is a double-edged sword.""Trust caregivers, trust caregivers.""You're seen and you're not alone."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Adria Thompson and Be Like Care03:44 Adria's Journey as a Speech Language Pathologist06:27 Creating Accessible Dementia Care Content09:01 The Impact of Emma Heming Willis' Story12:05 Understanding Caregiver Decisions and Public Perception15:44 The Importance of Trusting Caregivers17:28 Innovations in Dementia Education20:35 Empathy in Dementia Care23:04 Research and Perspectives from People Living with Dementia26:14 Hope for the Future of Aging and Care29:09 Hogeweyk®Dementia Village & Cultural Differences in Dementia Care31:09 The Balance of Risk in Caregiving33:48 Final Thoughts and Messages for Caregivers46:06 Podcast Intro Music Project (MASTER BOUNCE -OUTRO).mp3Keywordsdementia care, caregiving, speech language pathology, BeLight Care, Adria Thompson, dementia resources, caregiver support, education in dementia, public perception of dementia, human experience in dementiaAdria's TedX "Why We Should Talk About Dementia" Follow Adria with Be Light Care on:Instagram Facebook TikTokWebsiteLinkedInInspired Caring is THE family support & education program that helps families feel calm and confident to make better decisions faster. Inspired Caring is also offered as an annual membership to businesses to provide for the families they work with.Connect with Michele Magner:Website: www.InspiredCaring.comE-mail: hello@inspiredcaring.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredcaring/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michele.magner.90LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-magner-60a99089/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredcaringwithmichelem3138Custom podcast music written and produced by Colin Roberts. He does custom songs for any occasion.

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Send us a textRHOP-Truth, Tequila, and a Touch of ShadePodcast Summary: RHOP S10 E5 – “Sunshine and Sexts”The episode picks up right in the drama from last time — Ashley questions Stacey about rumors involving Chris Samuels. Stacey insists they're just friends who bonded through mutual friends and shared divorce experiences, while Ashley pushes for clarity. Giselle jumps in asking if Stacey's ever met Monique, and Stacey admits not yet, but maybe someday.The ladies celebrate Wendy's birthday with cake and tequila-fueled truth-or-drink games. The questions get spicy — Wendy admits being attracted to women, Tia confesses a crush on Rachel Maddow, and things turn tense when Angel says she'd “kill Giselle” in the group, calling her a catfish. A fiery back-and-forth ensues until Angel declares, “I'm that motherf***er,” earning a confessional quip from Wendy about Angel rising like a phoenix now that Kiarna's gone.The next morning, Giselle and Angel finally talk it out by the pool. Angel breaks down, explaining she looked up to Giselle as a big sister and felt hurt by her appearance comments. Giselle surprisingly apologizes, sharing that she remembers those postpartum insecurities and meant no harm. Though Angel accepts the apology, she declines the hug, later calling the convo “shallow and unnecessary.”The ladies then tour the Alexander Hamilton House in Nevis, where Wendy turns the trip educational, while others keep the shade alive. Ashley and Giselle joke about being the “Pussy Pink Palace” and “Funhouse,” contrasting Wendy's “Curly Girl Collective” (CGC) alliance with Staci and Jassi.Giselle later opens up about wanting real love, especially after her father's passing, and teases a new man — but keeps the details private. Meanwhile, Tia shares her cross-cultural marriage story, offering rare heart amid the chaos.Back on the party bus, the energy is wild — stripper pole, drinks, and all — though Wendy feels sick and later stays behind. Stacey lightens the mood by testing her man Thiemo's humor, texting him “Sex” only to get a dry “Who?” reply.The ladies wrap up with dinner at the Sunshine Café, where tensions quietly simmer again between Angel, Giselle, and Kiarna. Wendy's absence looms, Angel feels misunderstood, and Ashley once again stirs the pot.Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

When you've been ease-fully sailing full speed in your business, hitting choppy water can feel like failing. But here's the thing…you're not going to feel perfectly aligned all the time - and you're not meant to!Your journey is NOT a linear path that moves in one direction. There will be twists and turns. You'll ascend for a while… then fall back down a step or two.Sometimes, you'll get stuck. And sometimes, you'll experience a HUUUGE spiritual growth spurt!These natural ebbs, flows, and pauses are a GOOD thing, because dipping in and out of alignment gives us powerful opportunities to heal and grow.My latest Soul Guide Radio guest, Tennille Prichard, has been feeling unaligned, struggling with self doubt and anxiety, and wondering whether her daily spiritual practice is worth the commitment. In this brand new Soul Session, I help Tennille uncover the deeper WHY behind her practice - and recognize (and receive) the massive results that she'd actually been getting all along! You'll discover:The idea of ‘micro-Higher-Selfing' (and how to add it to your daily practice!)The importance of receiving the good things people say about us with gratitude An invitation that will have you finding your higher energetic alignment!Timestamps:0:00 Introduction00:15 Understanding Spiritual Gifts01:58 The Journey of Alignment04:35 Guest Introduction: Tennille Prichard07:56 Tennille's Spiritual Struggles16:37 Healing and Releasing Blocks26:30 Connecting with Higher Self29:15 Tennille's Intuitive Gifts44:37 Part Two: Continuing the Conversation46:38 Embracing the Good: Accepting Compliments49:02 Cultural Differences in Giving Compliments52:14 Navigating Personal Challenges: Mental Health and Support55:23 Spiritual Healing and Micro Higher Selfing01:08:44 Connecting with Nature and Spiritual Practices01:19:42 InvitationSTAY CONNECTED: Soul Guide Circle: JOIN the Soul Guide Circle closed Facebook Group Facebook: FOLLOW on Facebook Instagram: FOLLOW on Instagram YouTube: Follow in YouTube Ready to grow a prosperous soul-guided business? BOOK a free Intuitive Consult Leave a review for Soul Guide Radio (and we'll read it on the air!)

In this episode of PF Unfiltered, hosts Esther and Tunde engage in a candid discussion about the differences in Christian faith practices between Nigeria and the United States. They explore the perceptions each country's Christian community has of the other, the cultural and societal influences on faith, and the varying emphases on religious activities. The conversation touches on the challenges of maintaining genuine faith amidst differing societal demands, materialism, and the transactional nature of religious fervor. The episode concludes with a reflection on the essence of faith in Christ, regardless of geographic location.00:00 Introduction and Initial Discussion00:39 Welcoming the Audience02:42 Faith in a Foreign Land04:14 Cultural Differences in Faith05:33 Impact of Environment on Faith09:30 Materialism and Faith13:43 Prayer and Genuine Faith25:19 The Essence of Prayer27:03 Cultural Differences in Religious Practices27:41 Faith and Spiritual Disciplines28:19 Personal Experiences and Lessons in Faith29:27 The State of the Church in Nigeria and America31:21 The True Foundation of Faith32:37 Challenges and Misconceptions in Faith36:45 The Way Forward: Christ-Centered Faith43:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections51:36 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Cultural Differences with Sarah Williams Sarah Williams is a Business Growth Strategist and Founder of Leading Culture. With over 20 years of experience helping businesses grow with purpose, profit, and people at the core, she's known for transforming underperforming operations into thriving, high-performing companies. She works with ambitious business owners — from family-run firms to $100M+ enterprises — to strengthen strategy, realign leadership, and build cultures that drive innovation and performance. Her approach is practical, grounded, and focused on real results. A key part of her work is navigating cultural differences within teams and across organizations. She shows leaders how cultural differences shape communication, motivation, and decision-making — and how to turn them into a strategic advantage. At the heart of her work is the belief that culture isn't soft — it's the oxygen that keeps business alive. Combining sharp strategy with a deep grasp of human behavior, she helps leaders simplify complexity and leverage cultural differences to unlock what's next. Sarah's tips to become more culturally competent are: Language; understanding conditions; be aware of the traditions; ask people, what do they do? Perspective: really understand the other person's perspective; stand in someone else's shoes. Links mentioned in this episode are: Website: https://www.leadingculture.co.nz/home Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article. Cultural Differences with Sarah Williams More stories and culture can be found here. Culture Matters The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast Listen directly on Amazon If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the visibility and the ranking of this culture podcast on iTunes immensely! A BIG THANK YOU! Enjoy this FREE culture podcast! Music: Song title - Bensound.com More Ways of Listening: Get a Taste of How Chris Presents, Watch his TEDx Talk     Name Email Address Phone Number Message 9 + 14 = Send Call Direct: +32476524957   European Office (Paris) Whatsapp: +32476524957   The Americas (USA; Atlanta, GA; también en Español):  +1 678 301 8369 Book Chris Smit as a Speaker If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting, and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place. Chris has spoken at hundreds of events and to thousands of people on...

In this episode, SAND co-founders and hosts Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo welcome Dr. Thema Bryant, a tenured professor of psychology and former President of the American Psychological Association, to discuss holistic healing, ancestral wisdom, and collective liberation. Dr. Bryant emphasizes the importance of recognizing both individual and collective trauma, the power of storytelling, and the need for interdisciplinary approaches to wellness. The conversation explores the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing, the role of joy and grief, and the importance of community in fostering resilience and thriving. Dr. Bryant also provides practical advice on deepening relationships, finding like-minded communities, and maintaining emotional balance in the face of ongoing trauma. Topics 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:53 Introducing Dr. Thema Bryant 01:20 Dr. Bryant's Background and Philosophy 03:11 Grounding Practice and Body Sovereignty 08:32 The Importance of Compassion and Presence 11:52 Intergenerational Trauma and Healing 17:15 Decolonizing and Indigenizing Healing Practices 27:00 Balancing Activism and Self-Care 34:15 Grief and Collective Healing 36:44 Cultural Differences in Grieving 37:59 The Interplay of Grief and Joy 38:28 Toxic Positivity and Spiritual Bypassing 41:07 Constructive vs. Destructive Anger 44:53 The Importance of Emotional Expression 47:03 Creating and Deepening Community Connections 51:00 Collective Healing and Liberation 01:03:13 Balancing Self-Care and Collective Care 01:11:14 Final Thoughts and Resources Resources Dr. Thema Bryant Dr. Thema Bryant is the author of the recently released book Matters of the Heart and the host of The Homecoming Podcast.Jaiya John Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

What You'll Learn:In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss Andy's recent trip to the US for the Lean Solutions Global Summit. Andy, was a speaker and judge at the summit's Lean Solutions Competition. He notes the success of advanced manufacturing centers and the importance of lean and best practice tools. Patrick and Andy reflect on the new Lean Solutions office, emphasizing its immersive training environment and community service.About the Guest:Andy Olrich is a Business Improvement Specialist with over 25 years of experience driving meaningful change across industries including Mining, Manufacturing, Ports, Supply Chain and Logistics, Health, and Government services. With a strong foundation in trades and engineering, Andy has led Operations and Maintenance teams while leveraging formal expertise in Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Agile, and related disciplines.Known for his energetic facilitation and people-focused approach, Andy combines a customer-centric mindset with a deep commitment to community engagement. As an international speaker, coach, and co-host of the Lean Solutions Podcast, he empowers individuals and organizations to enhance processes, reduce risk, improve customer experiences, and deliver sustainable outcomes.Links:North St. Partners WebsiteClick Here For Andy Olrich's LinkedIn

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Kate Hill, Global Head of Trading at Aviva Investors, about her three-decade career spanning Citi, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and Aviva.Kate shares what it was like stepping onto the trading floor for the first time, how major market events shaped her path, and the cultural differences she experienced across leading global institutions. She also reflects on transitioning into leadership, balancing personal challenges with career decisions, and the lessons she's learned along the way.It's a candid conversation packed with advice for students and early-career professionals - from resilience and adaptability to the skills that will define the future of trading as technology transforms finance.(00:00) Trading Intro & Career Journey(02:57) First Impressions on the Floor(07:23) Intersection of Markets & Politics(08:48) Key Market Events & Decisions(11:47) Reality of Dynamic Markets(13:14) The Value of Experience(19:25) Cultural Differences in Finance(22:43) Moving into Leadership(26:53) Personal Challenges & Career Choices(34:46) Asset Management vs Sell-Side(37:00) Advice for Aspiring Professionals(41:15) Future of Trading & Tech

In this episode, Jim Love interviews David Décary-Hétu, a criminologist at the Universite´de Montréal, discussing the dark web and its impact on criminal activity and cybersecurity. They delve into what the dark web is, how it operates, its primary users, and its role in cybercrime. They also explore the dynamics of online criminal networks, challenges faced by law enforcement, and the surprising aspects of online illicit activities. The importance of monitoring online conversations and understanding cyber threats is emphasized, with insights into the use of cryptocurrencies and the evolution of cybercrime tactics. 00:00 Introduction to Cybercrime and the Dark Web 00:45 Meet David Décary-Hétu: Criminology Researcher and Dark Web Expert 01:06 Understanding the Basics of the Dark Web 05:34 The Technology Behind the Dark Web 20:40 Law Enforcement Challenges and Trust Building 26:03 Cultural Differences in Hacking Communities 26:28 Training Police Officers vs. Research Approaches 26:40 Impact of Technology on Crime 28:09 International Networks and Language Barriers 30:26 Law Enforcement Strategies and Challenges 38:46 The Role of Cryptocurrency in Cybercrime 40:31 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Cybersecurity 42:55 Advice for Policymakers and Corporations 47:48 Educational Resources and Conferences 50:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

ITP - 131 What happens when seasoned teachers step into a brand-new culture? Coreen and Subhadra reflect on challenges, strategies, and the importance of mentorship in thriving as international educators in the U.S.Order their book: Reaching Beyond Borders: The International Teachers' Guide to Migrating and Teaching in the U.S. at https://www.amazon.com/REACHING-BEYOND-BORDERS-International-Migrating/dp/B0FCDCVCKF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14582JXI026WD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vVdKNx2P9TBfpE8To9ik-0_z1OUqnDKQISYQSpZdXcglwR6ioy4DmmRx3EZBmNORQ4HM3zx2W67QuCBTJjsaaw.3UkkubKXCpr-xFt4EH4B9brUYm3-EderA36163JdCOQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=reaching+beyond+borders&qid=1759570825&s=books&sprefix=reaching+beyond+borders%2Cstripbooks%2C232&sr=1-1Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage(01:25) Meeting the Guests: International Teachers' Perspectives(04:21) Journeys to the U.S.: Corinne's Story(07:21) Journeys to the U.S.: Subhadra's Story(10:02) The Impact of International Teaching(12:41) The Book: Reaching Beyond Borders(15:24) Challenges Faced by International Teachers(18:40) Cultural Adjustments and Teaching Strategies(21:12) The Importance of Mentorship(23:56) Driving Test Anecdote and Cultural Differences(35:14) Facing Challenges and Finding Support(38:15) Struggles of International Teachers(41:48) The Role of International Teachers in a Globalized World(45:30) Cultural Exchange and Understanding(49:01) Humorous Encounters with Law Enforcement(57:35) Bringing Culture and Identity to the Classroom(01:01:50) Settling in and Family Dynamics(01:07:27) Final Thoughts and Reflections_____The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.Additional Gems Related to Our Show:Greg's Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠Signup to be our guest  ⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠Our Website⁠ -  ⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠Our FaceBook Group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠⁠JPMint Consulting Website  - ⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠Greg's Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠Books By Gregory Lemoine:⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.Partner Podcasts:Just to Know You:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513Educators Going Global: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409⁠Relative Hashes:#internationalteachersday #internationaleducation #overseaseducation #internationalschools #education #teacherburnout #teachersalarynews #teachersalary #teacherrecruitments #overseaseducatorfairs

Today Johan Falk, author, speaker, and AI analyst from Stockholm, Sweden, joins The Cognitive Revolution to discuss his work reimagining education for the AI era, exploring why teaching students to use AI responsibly is now urgent, how traditional grades and standardized tests may become obsolete, and why education systems must develop unprecedented agility to prepare students for a radically uncertain future shaped by rapidly advancing AI capabilities. Shownotes brought to you by Notion AI Meeting Notes - try one month for free at: https://notion.com/lp/nathan Three Purposes of Education: Education serves to supply workforce competence, foster citizenship with values, and support personal growth. Cultural Differences in Education: Sweden emphasizes community and common good over competition compared to the US approach. AI's Educational Impact: The fundamental purpose of education is being questioned as AI develops, especially if Universal Basic Income becomes more prevalent. Sponsors: Google Gemini Notebook LM: Notebook LM is an AI-first tool that helps you make sense of complex information. Upload your documents and it instantly becomes a personal expert, helping you uncover insights and brainstorm new ideas at https://notebooklm.google.com Linear: Linear is the system for modern product development. Nearly every AI company you've heard of is using Linear to build products. Get 6 months of Linear Business for free at: https://linear.app/tcr AGNTCY: AGNTCY is dropping code, specs, and services. Visit AGNTCY.org. Visit Outshift Internet of Agents Claude: Claude is the AI collaborator that understands your entire workflow and thinks with you to tackle complex problems like coding and business strategy. Sign up and get 50% off your first 3 months of Claude Pro at https://claude.ai/tcr Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive

When it comes to leading a team, there's no such thing as too much information.Good leadership is about good communication. And for General Stanley McChrystal, that means creating a culture of free-flowing information: “The goal is to have everyone know everything all the time,” he says.McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of US and international forces in Afghanistan, and a renowned leadership expert. In his experience building cohesive teams in complex environments, he's discovered that successful teams are built on a “shared consciousness [where] all have a common contextual understanding of what the situation is.” The key to creating that kind of culture, he says, is radical transparency — from leaders and subordinates alike. Whatever your position, “You are responsible for informing other people of things that they need to know,” he says.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, McChrystal and host Matt Abrahams discuss how to build shared consciousness within teams, how to communicate across cultural divides, and how to lead with clarity, context, and character.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:General Stanley McChrystalGeneral McChrystal's Books: On Character / Team of Teams155. Can We Be Candid? How to Communicate Clearly and Directly161. Do Your Homework: Know What to Say by Knowing Who You're Talking To  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:03) - Building Shared Consciousness (06:13) - Leading Across Differences (07:53) - Delivering Difficult News (10:18) - Communicating in a Virtual World (16:17) - Character as an Iterative Practice (18:27) - The Final Three Questions (23:23) - Conclusion  ********This episode is sponsored by Grammarly. Let Grammarly take the busywork off your plate so you can focus on high-impact work. Download Grammarly for free today Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.       

Why what isn't said can communicate more than what is spoken.We often speak in hints and half-truths, not because we can't be direct, but because subtlety protects our relationships. “An awful lot of the time, we don't just blurt out what we mean,” says Steven Pinker. “We hint, we wink, we beat around the bush — counting on our listener to read between the lines, connect the dots, catch our drift.”Pinker is the Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, a celebrated linguist and cognitive scientist, and the author of twelve influential books. His latest, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life, explores how our shared understanding of awareness — what Steven refers to as common knowledge — and the way we signal it, governs everything from friendships to authority to negotiations. “Common knowledge is what ratifies or annuls social relationships, and that's why blurting something out that contradicts the assumptions of the relationship can blow everything up and be deeply awkward.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Pinker joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss why humans lean on innuendo, euphemism, and strategic ambiguity. They examine how culture and context shape what we hear, why our social fabric depends on more than just literal meaning, and offer practical ways to refine our communication by paying attention not just to what we say, but to what others know we know.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Steven PinkerSteven's Book: When Everyone Knows That Everyone KnowsEp.91 Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective CommunicationEp.225 Speaking Fluent Internet: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We Speak  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:23) - Why We Speak Indirectly (06:39) - The Role of Context (10:35) - Cross-Cultural Perspectives (11:51) - Hypocrisy as Social Glue (13:43) - Clarity, Conciseness, & Grace (17:07) - Metaphors We Live By (20:06) - The Final Three Questions (24:02) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Build a better website with Squarespace today. Try Squarespace free for 14 days and receive 10% off your first purchase Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.