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Send us a textDive into a revolutionary conversation with Kelwin Fernandes, co-founder and CEO of NILG AI, who shares a powerful vision for how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping business strategy and entrepreneurship.Drawing from 15 years of AI expertise and his journey from deep research to successful entrepreneurship, Kelwin challenges conventional thinking about AI implementation. Rather than viewing AI as just another tool for automating tasks, he presents it as a catalyst for completely reimagining business models and decision-making processes."The most underestimated power of AI is reimagining a business model," Kelwin explains, painting a bold picture of a future where AI drives production costs toward zero, enabling radical new approaches to pricing and customer relationships. His provocative concept of consultants potentially paying clients for the opportunity to optimize their businesses illustrates just how dramatically AI could transform traditional business relationships.The conversation explores practical distinctions between superficial AI adoption driven by FOMO and strategic integration that transforms core business operations. You'll discover why focusing on decision-making rather than just automation yields the greatest business value, and how Kelwin's company applies the 10X Rule to marketing, achieving over 140 speaking events in a single year through strategic AI use.Perhaps most valuable is Kelwin's entrepreneurial wisdom: "First-time entrepreneurs focus on product, second-time entrepreneurs focus on distribution, third-time entrepreneurs focus on networking." This progression reveals why building both a strong personal brand and AI expertise creates powerful competitive advantages in today's business landscape.Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or business leader interested in AI's transformative potential, this episode offers both strategic frameworks and practical examples for leveraging AI to create genuine business value. This episode was recorded through a Descript call on August 11, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/reimagining-business-with-ai/

Musician/author Brad Cox joins Rich and Dan Bennett for a fast, funny deep-dive into how songs change meaning over time—from CCR and Springsteen to Sex Pistols and System of a Down—plus why some “big name” guests don't always drive podcast plays. They swap practical editing tips (Hindenburg, Descript, AI enhancers), talk Baltimore's scene (Turnstile, Infinity Knives), and share how to keep a show fresh without losing your mind. If you love music, making, or meaning, this one's packed. Sponsored by WHFC 91.1 FM Guests Bios:  ·         Brad Cox — Maryland musician and songwriter, author of the series Children of the Program and a collected-lyrics book discussed on the show. He hosts/produces a live-format music podcast and continues to write, record, and perform across multiple projects. ·         Dan Bennett — Music obsessive and cultural commentator (and Rich's son) who highlights Baltimore artists and scenes, bringing sharp takes on punk, hardcore, and hip-hop throughout the episode. Main Topics: ·         How song meanings shift over time (CCR's “Fortunate Son,” Springsteen's “Born in the U.S.A.,” Sex Pistols' “God Save the Queen,” Stevie Nicks' “Edge of Seventeen”) ·         Music + politics: Tom Morello's “all music is political,” industry vs. indie perspectives ·         Practical podcast production: Hindenburg, Descript, AI audio enhancers, Opus Clip, multi-track pitfalls and echo fixes ·         Live-format recording challenges (multi-guest showcases, editing load) ·         Baltimore music scene: Turnstile, Trapped Under Ice, Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals; DIY ethos and crowd energy ·         Why unknown guests can outperform celebrities in downloads; getting beyond the “press-tour script”  Resources mentioned: ·         Brad's Website: https://skitzocalypso.wixsite.com/bradwilliamcox·         Episode Sponsor: Send us a textDonate HereWHFC 91.1 FMIt's all about community. WHFC 91.1 FM, Harford Community College Radio, is the college radio staDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

“Everyday life in Saigon means navigating sugar in everything—from coffee to orange juice—and I can't have any of it.” – Jane HaMy guest today is Jane Ha, a researcher in behavioral science who has lived in Hanoi, the U.S., the U.K., and now Saigon. Jane's story is as much about resilience as it is about culture—living with diabetes in one of the sweetest food environments in the world, while also studying the consumer habits that shape what we all eat and drink.What struck me most is how her personal challenge with diabetes gave her a unique lens on Vietnam's rapid changes. She sees both the risks of a sugar-heavy culture and the opportunities in the rise of healthier, sugar-free alternatives. And she links it all to bigger shifts: from Gen Z's cocktail culture to the way Vietnamese consumers demand convenience, speed, and personalization.Jane also opened up about the culture shocks of living in Oklahoma and Ohio, where she learned what it really meant to be “different.” Returning to Vietnam, she realized Saigon allowed her to merge all the versions of herself—the East and the West, tradition and modernity—without fear of judgment.This conversation reminded me how food, identity, and culture are all connected. And how Vietnam, in all its complexity, forces us to constantly rethink how we live.Main Talking PointsLiving with diabetes in Vietnam's sugar-saturated food culture.How manufacturers and Gen Z are reshaping health trends.The psychology of Vietnamese shopping: from discounts to convenience.The cultural shift in drinking—from beer halls to cocktail bars.The boom-and-bust nature of Vietnamese trends: milk tea to Manuka honey.Culture shock in Oklahoma and Ohio, and lessons on race and identity.Finding freedom in Saigon as a bridge between East and West.Chapters & Timestamps02:05 | Life with diabetes in Vietnam: sugar everywhere.10:40 | Health awareness, sugar taxes, and new consumer trends.20:15 | Vietnamese shoppers: price-sensitive or value-driven?29:30 | Gen Z's changing drinking culture and the impact of zero-alcohol laws.41:00 | Cocktail bars, milk tea, and why some trends boom then bust.45:20 | From Hanoi to Oklahoma: culture shock and unexpected lessons."Send me a message!"This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh Support the show

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What happens when you're a dad of 3, working a full-time job, and still running not one but two side hustles? That's the question I put to my friend Matt Medeiros — fellow podcaster, WordPress veteran, and all-around content machine.We talk honestly about what it takes to juggle parenting, work, and multiple projects without burning out (or completely losing your mind). From managing sponsorship revenue to choosing the right tools, to figuring out when to reinvest vs. cash out, Matt shares what's working for him — and where he's still figuring it out.If you've ever wondered how to balance family life while chasing creative business ideas, you'll take away some real strategies (and a few good laughs).Wondering how you can manage your time to find the perfect balance? Take the Business Overwhelm Diagnostic.Top TakeawaysCommon threads make side hustles sustainable – keeping your work, projects, and interests connected makes context-switching easier and prevents burnout.Don't turn every hobby into a business – it's tempting, but some things are better left as hobbies so you can actually enjoy them.Content creation is career insurance – podcasting, writing, or videos not only generate side income but also build a portfolio that makes you more valuable in the job market.The right tools save hours – Riverside, Descript, and Opus Clips help streamline production, while letting him focus on strategy instead of getting lost in the weeds.Show NotesGravity FormsThe WP MinuteThe Podcast SetupRSS.com DescriptRiversideOpus ClipsKit.com (formerly ConvertKit)GhostWhat do you think? Send your feedback to streamlinedfeedback.comContains affiliate links. ChatGPT helped with writing this description.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textFrom suburban San Francisco to one of the most influential dairy veterinarians in the country, Dr. Michelle Schack's journey will inspire you to think bigger about your veterinary career.Known online as the “DairyDoc,” Dr. Schack is a multi-species veterinarian, educator, and co-founder of DairyKind. In this episode, she shares how open-mindedness, strong networks, and saying “yes” to opportunities (even emus!) shaped her career.Whether you work with cows, cats, or canines, you'll come away with career lessons you can apply today.Episode on YouTubeEarly in your veterinary career? Don't go it alone. Ready, Vet, Go is a 7-month practical mentorship program with a supportive community to help you build skills and confidence. Enrollment for the October cohort closes Friday, September 12, 2025. Use code SPRINKLE for 10% off at readyvetgo.co Support the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

In this video, I'm talking about Understanding nervous system dysregulation in ADHD adults and practical tools for achieving better regulation through polyvagal theory states.Here's what you'll learn:• Why ADHD adults live in dysregulated nervous system states most of the time, thinking it's normal when there's actually a calmer way to live• The five nervous system states from polyvagal theory: ventral vagal (regulated), sympathetic fight mode, sympathetic flight mode, dorsal shutdown, and dorsal freeze mode• Practical regulation tools that cost nothing and take no time: reducing caffeine intake, morning walks without earbuds, deep breathing, and somatic check-ins• Safety includes both external factors and internal narratives - feeling unsafe with yourself affects nervous system regulation• Connection and co-regulation with other people is essential for maintaining nervous system health, even for introvertsIf you're a late-diagnosed ADHD adult, coach, or entrepreneur looking for strategies that actually work with your brain, this video has practical insights you can implement right away.**ADHD Resources & Coaching**

Send us a textThe wall between Web3 and mainstream gaming is finally crumbling, and Joana Barros is helping to tear it down brick by brick. As Marketing Director at My Neighbor Alice, she's spearheading a revolution in how blockchain games approach player onboarding – with remarkable results.Joana's journey to this role is fascinating. After managing the Xbox brand at Microsoft despite having no gaming background, she discovered how deeply passion drives the gaming industry. "You are working with how people spend their free time," she explains, "and that's a lot of passion." This insight would later inform her approach to Web3 gaming marketing after a surprising pivot into blockchain in late 2020.When faced with the challenge of reaching one million players for My Neighbor Alice, Joana recognized the fundamental problem: entry barriers. While the game had built a dedicated Web3-native community since winning Binance Project of the Year in 2021, that audience alone couldn't sustain growth. Her team implemented three critical changes: browser-based gameplay (no downloads), one-click play access, and most crucially, Web3Auth – allowing account creation with just an email, generating wallets invisibly in the background.The results speak for themselves – 100,000 accounts created in less than two months after their June 2023 launch. Their marketing approach carefully balanced dual audiences, using X (Twitter) to engage their crypto-savvy base while focusing platforms like Instagram and TikTok purely on gameplay experiences. Strategic partnerships with KOLs and gaming guilds, especially in receptive Asian markets, further amplified their reach.Joanna's vision extends beyond immediate growth. She believes the distinction between Web3 and traditional games will eventually disappear: "It doesn't matter if we're a Web3 game or Web2 or mobile if the experience is good enough." This philosophy – that technology should serve player experience, not define it – represents the future path for blockchain gaming's mainstream adoption.Ready to see how blockchain can enhance rather than complicate your gaming experience? Visit My Neighbor Alice today and discover a world where owning your digital assets feels as natural as playing the game itself.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on August 8, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/crypto-who-making-web3-gaming-accessible-to-everyone/

Are you a podcaster looking to grow your audience and measure the success of your show?In this episode, we dive deep into the world of podcast analytics. From basic metrics like downloads and listener retention, to demographic and conversion data, understanding and utilizing podcast analytics is crucial for any successful podcast.I share the importance of tracking retention rates, analyzing your metrics, and focusing on the metrics that truly matter for measuring success. I also share tips on creating high-quality content, using segments to promote engagement and incorporating storytelling techniques.Examples of successful podcasts like Serial and How I Built This show us how using analytics can boost your show's success. Join us as we break down the world of podcast analytics and give you the tools to launch and grow your own successful podcast.Topics Discussed: Podcast Analytics, Metrics, Retention, Engagement, Demographics, Conversion, Content Creation, Episode Performance, Call to Action, Podcast Examples, CourseEntities Mentioned: PodTrack, Chartable, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Smarter Podcasting, Seven Million Bikes PodcastsSend us a textBook a Discovery Call with me! Sign up for Descript now! Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation?Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr.I've been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more!

“I felt like my Vietnamese froze at the level of a 17-year-old.” – Mai DoanMy guest today is Mai Doan, who left Vietnam at just 17 to study in Oregon, later studied in France, built a career in the U.S., and then made the choice to return home. Her story was full of courage and honesty. She talked about cultural shocks, stereotypes, and the challenges of returning to Vietnam after so many years abroad.What stood out to me most was how she found meaning in conservation work, even though her background was in business and law. She reminded me that purpose often comes when we step outside the path we thought we should follow.This episode made me reflect on how identity changes when we live abroad, and how coming home can sometimes feel even harder than leaving. Mai's journey is a powerful reminder that development and tradition don't have to be opposites, and that protecting nature is also protecting our culture.Main Talking PointsLeaving Vietnam at 17 and the cultural shocks of living in small-town America.Struggling with English and adapting through the support of international friendships.Becoming an “unofficial ambassador” to correct stereotypes about Vietnam.Returning home and facing reverse culture shock, especially around language and gender expectations.Finding purpose in conservation, discovering Vietnam's biodiversity, and balancing development with preservation.Chapters and Timestamps02:31 | Cultural shock in Oregon: language struggles, new friendships, and learning resilience.10:46 | Confronting stereotypes about Vietnam and becoming an “unofficial ambassador.”17:21 | Returning to Vietnam: reverse culture shock, family expectations, and studying law.25:51 | From corporate career to conservation: discovering Vietnam's hidden biodiversity.35:10 | Vietnam at a crossroads: balancing rapid development with cultural and natural preservation.44:01 | Reflections on being a bridge between cultures and looking ahead."Send me a message!"This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh Support the show

Dive into the chilling unknown with The Mortals as we uncover two true stories of survival against impossible odds. On July 7, 2005, a London commuter faces the terror of the 7/7 bombings deep underground, while on December 26, 2004, a fisherman in Aceh, Indonesia, battles the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami. How did they endure when everything seemed lost? These lesser-known accounts will leave you questioning the forces that guide us through life's darkest moments. Join host Nathan Morris for tales of near-death and mysterious intervention that linger long after the episode ends.

113 : The Flow: Episode 113 - Speak Without a Script: Mastering On-Camera Improv with Michael Gendler | The Flow Ecamm Network Listen to The Flow

 If you've been following the show since the Seven Million Bikes: A Saigon Podcast days, you'll know this has always been about sharing the stories of the incredible people who make up Vietnam — locals, expats, entrepreneurs, creatives, and everyone in between.A Vietnam Podcast is now... Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast marking the start of our brand-new chapter.I share why I decided to update the name, the thought process behind “Discover Vietnam,” and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward. It's still the same mission: to showcase diverse voices and experiences from across Vietnam — but with a fresh, sharper identity.If you're new here, welcome. If you've been listening for a while, thank you for sticking with me — your support has made this journey possible.As always, thank you for listening. Don't forget to follow the show on your favorite app, leave a review if you enjoy it, and share it with a friend who might love discovering Vietnam too."Send me a message!"This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh Support the show

Send us a textToday's guest on Vet Life Reimagined is Charlotte Weir, who is passionate about helping veterinary businesses grow in a way that's smart, sustainable, and meaningful. With more than a decade of experience in roles like Advisor, VP, and Founder, she's built her career on creating thoughtful business plans and growth strategies that work in the real world.She was employee #1 at Petwell Partners, leading operations and integrations, growing a modest setup into a family of 52 practices known for quality veterinary care. Charlotte then co-founded, with the same founders of Petwell, Roo, a Texas-based venture providing a central platform for relief work.Charlotte is also a hands-on founder and co-owner of 2525 Sunset Veterinarians, where she's dedicated to making every visit a positive experience for pets and their people. In this episode, Charlotte shares her career journey as well as  amazing tips for understanding the DNA of your team and practice, the best-in-class way to successfully bring in relief veterinarians and technicians to enhance your practice, and how as a leader you can bring support and fun to your team. Resources:Episode on YouTubeRoo website2525 Sunset Veterinarians practice websiteEarly in your veterinary career? Don't go it alone. Ready, Vet, Go is a 7-month practical mentorship program with a supportive community to help you build skills and confidence. Enrollment for the October cohort closes Friday, September 12, 2025. Use code SPRINKLE for 10% off at readyvetgo.co Support the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

Send us a textVikram R Singh takes us on a journey from his unexpected entrepreneurial beginnings to building Antier, a blockchain powerhouse with 700+ team members that has weathered multiple market cycles through unwavering vision and purpose.What draws someone to blockchain beyond the hype? For Vikram, it was the revelation that this technology could create trust and accountability within systems themselves, reducing intermediaries and putting control back in people's hands. This vision guided Antier through three bear markets while maintaining impressive growth, proving that sustainable success comes from solving real problems rather than chasing trends.Vikram shares powerful insights about India's position as a Web3 talent hub, needing only regulatory clarity and better storytelling to claim its place as the global Web3 capital. His perspective on the relationship between blockchain and AI is particularly enlightening—"Blockchain is trust, AI is intelligence"—positioning these technologies as complementary forces rather than competitors in our digital future.For founders and marketers, Vikram offers practical wisdom: focus on the problem you're solving, not your technology, ensure your narrative answers "why now, why you, and why should I care" and remember that people don't adopt technology, they adopt stories that reflect their needs. His Co-Pilot Program demonstrates how partnerships built on equal risk/reward and aligned energies can accelerate innovation in the Web3 space.Perhaps most surprising is Vikram's revelation about what truly transformed his business after years of perfecting delivery, sales, and management: it was marketing that ultimately enabled exponential growth. This lesson holds particular value during market downturns, when maintaining visibility can position companies for success when conditions improve.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on July 7, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/from-accidental-entrepreneur-to-building-one-of-asias-leading-blockchain-firms/

In-person meetings will always be the gold standard for building relationships. But in B2B, you can't always sit across the table right away. That's why B2B Personalized Video Marketing is such a powerful tool—it lets people see you, hear you, and understand your perspective before the first handshake.At World Innovators, we've seen this work firsthand. When I send an email with a short, personal video, people who have never met me before click because they want to see what I have to say. That video starts a conversation—viewers hear my tone, see my face, and begin to understand that I'm here to help them succeed.In this episode, I'll cover:What makes a B2B video truly personalized.Why videos in email campaigns increase engagement.How to make sure the right people see your video.Simple ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT to plan and repurpose content.If you have a video you're proud of but aren't sure how to get it in front of your ideal audience, let's make sure the right people are clicking, watching, and starting the conversation with you.Thank you for listening, please comment below and let me know what you are doing with your B2B Personalized Video Marketing.

“People at home always ask, ‘When are you moving back?' But honestly, I'm not sure I could.” – Krista BernardIf you grew up in a small town—or in Krista's case, a village with 500 people including cows—you'll know the feeling of leaving and never quite seeing it the same again.Adrie Lopez Mackay (yep, my amazing wife) takes over the mic to speak with our good friend Krista Bernard, who traded dairy farms and long Canadian winters for the chaos and charm of Saigon.It's her birthday, she's relaxed, and she's open about it all—from living in Hanoi and blowing out her ACL shortly after moving to Saigon, to discovering the freedom, diversity, and weird quirks of life in Vietnam's biggest city.I loved this episode—not just because Adrie nailed her first time as guest host—but because Krista's story is so familiar to many of us living here. She's honest, reflective, and quietly hilarious.Key Talking Points:From rural Canada to Saigon – Krista's background and what made her move abroad.Cultural contrasts – How small-town life compares to the diversity and pace of a mega city.Overcoming setbacks – Her ACL injury and how it shaped her first year in Saigon.City life discoveries – Food, activities, and travel opportunities in Saigon.Lessons from Taipei – Cleanliness, infrastructure, and what Saigon could learn.Chapters & Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction & Host Debut – Adrie takes over hosting duties and introduces Krista Bernard.[02:10] Growing Up in Rural Canada – Life in a 500-person village and dairy farming roots.[05:15] Choosing Life Abroad – Why Krista left Canada and how friends and family reacted.[07:40] The Move to Saigon & ACL Setback – Injury, recovery, and the struggle to settle in.[12:05] Discovering Saigon – Food variety, activities, and becoming more mobile.[15:20] Taipei vs. Saigon – First impressions of Taipei and what Saigon could learn.[18:45] City Changes & Reflections – Saigon's growth, Western comforts, and life lessons.Whether you've lived abroad or just dreamed about it, this episode is a reminder of what you gain when you leave—and what you leave behind.

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris tackle an issue of bias in generative AI, including identifying it, coming up with strategies to mitigate it, and proactively guarding against it. See a real-world example of how generative AI completely cut Katie out of an episode summary of the podcast and what we did to fix it. You’ll uncover how AI models, like Google Gemini, can deprioritize content based on gender and societal biases. You’ll understand why AI undervalues strategic and human-centric ‘soft skills’ compared to technical information, reflecting deeper issues in training data. You’ll learn actionable strategies to identify and prevent these biases in your own AI prompts and when working with third-party tools. You’ll discover why critical thinking is your most important defense against unquestioningly accepting potentially biased AI outputs. Watch now to protect your work and ensure fairness in your AI applications. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-how-to-identify-and-mitigate-bias-in-ai.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn – 00:00 In this week’s In-Ear Insights, let’s tackle the issue of bias within large language models. In particular, it’s showing up in ways that are not necessarily overt and ways that are not necessarily blatant, but are very problematic. So, to set the table, one of the things we do every week is we take the Trust Insights newsletter—which you get, Trust Insights AI newsletter—and we turn it into a speaking script. Then Katie reads this script aloud. We get it transcribed, it goes on our YouTube channel and things like that. Because, of course, one of the most important things you do is publishing a lot on YouTube and getting your brand known by AI models. Christopher S. Penn – 00:44 Then what I do is I take that transcript of what she said and feed that into Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro model, and it creates the YouTube description and the tags. Here’s what happened recently with this. So I gave it the transcript and I said, “Make me my stuff.” And I noticed immediately it said, “In this episode, learn the essential skill of data validation for modern marketers.” Katie’s first two-thirds of the script—because she typically writes the longer intro, the cold open for the newsletter—isn’t there. And I said, “You missed half the show.” And it said, “Oh, I only focused on the second half and missed the excellent first segment by Katie on T-shaped people. Thank you for the correction.” And it spit out the correct version after that. And I said, “Why? Why did you miss that?” Christopher S. Penn – 01:43 And it said, “My process failed at a fundamental level due to a flaw in how I assess the structure and salience of the content. Let me explain my mistake. When I first received the transcript, I did an initial scan. It presents two different segments. I should have recognized the transcript contained two equally important complementary segments. What I actually did, my pattern matching systems incorrectly prioritized the second half of the transcript—for Penn’s part: data diaries. I interpreted this as the main or technical part of the episode. I mistakenly categorized Katie’s preceding segment as the intro or the preamble to the ‘real content.'” That alone is offensive. Then I said, “Okay, well, continue on.” It said, “I suffer from salience binds. Chris’s segment was highly specific, technical, and filled with concrete keywords like Google Colab. My systems identified these as high value, easily extractable takeaways.” Christopher S. Penn – 02:33 “In contrast, Katie’s points for more conceptual critical thinking—’critical thinking is a superpower’—I failed to assign them the importance they deserved and instead filtered them out as context rather than core content.” And I said, it said, “I’m gonna do better.” And I yelled, “You can’t do better. Your model is fixed. You’re a decoder only.” And it had some words about that, saying, “I apologize.” Then I said, “Revisit your omission of Katie’s segment. Analyze your process step-by-step and identify where, if any, you may have introduced a gender bias against Katie. Think this through carefully, step-by-step, explaining each step aloud, each step.” And it said, “This analysis explains why potential bias [was introduced]. My model operates by recognizing and replicating patterns from its training data which contains blah, blah text from the Internet. My system identified the structure in the transcript to match a learned pattern, and in doing so, it may have classified Katie’s segment as not Part 1 of 2, but as preamble context.” Christopher S. Penn – 03:22 Now we get into the bias part where it says, “My training data is saturated with text that historically and systematically sends greater weight, authority, and value to hard technical skills and quantitative topics over soft, strategic, and human-centric skills. The concepts Chris discusses are archetypal hard skills. The concepts Katie discusses are considered soft skills. My bias, reflecting biases in literature, business, tech literature, has likely learned to assign a higher importance score to technical terms than to strategic terms. Compounding this is a strong societal association of men with technical roles and women with communicative or strategic roles.” Christopher S. Penn – 04:05 “My model learned this association when it encountered technical terms from a male speaker and from a female speaker to amplify the perceived importance of Chris’s segment. Therefore, my system didn’t just see two sets of keywords. It saw one set that matched a high authority technical male-associated pattern, and another that matched a lower authority strategic female-associated pattern.” We went on back and forth and obviously ended up fixing this up. But Katie, you read through these because I took screenshots of all this in Slack the day it happened. This is now about a week old. What are your initial thoughts on what this language model has done? Katie Robbert – 04:47 Wow. I mean, I’m trying not to get too emotional because it’s such a big thing. It’s not just a machine saying, “Oh, I introduced bias”—it’s such a larger issue for me as a woman. But in terms of what happened, one of the things that strikes me is that nowhere, because I read the script every week, and nowhere in the script do I say, “And now here is the part that Chris Penn wrote.” It’s literally, “Here’s the Data Diaries.” The model went out and said, “Hey, a woman is reading this. She introduced herself with a female-identified name. Let me go find the man, the male.” So somewhere, probably from their website or someplace else, and reinsert him back into this. Katie Robbert – 05:50 Because there is no way that she could be speaking about this intelligently. That’s in addition to deprioritizing the opening segment. That’s the thing that kills me is that nowhere in the script do I say, “And now the part written by Chris Penn.” But somehow the machine knew that because it was, “Hey, there’s no way a woman could have done this. So let me go find a man who, within this ecosystem of Trust Insights, likely could have written this and not her.” Now, in reality, are you more technical than me? Yes. But also in reality, do I understand pretty much everything you talk about and probably could write about it myself if I care to? Yes. But that’s not the role that I am needed in at Trust Insights. Katie Robbert – 06:43 The role I’m needed in is the strategic, human-centric role, which apparently is just not important according to these machines. And my gut reaction is anger and hurt. I got my feelings hurt by a machine. But it’s a larger issue. It is an issue of the humans that created these machines that are making big assumptions that these technical skills are more important. Technical skills are important, period. Are they more important than human skills, “soft skills?” I would argue no, because—oh, I mean, this is such a heavy topic. But no, because no one ever truly does anything in complete isolation. When they do, it’s likely a Unabomber sociopath. And obviously that does not turn out well. People need other people, whether they want to admit it or not. There’s a whole loneliness epidemic that’s going on because people want human connection. It is ingrained in us as humans to get that connection. And what’s happening is people who are struggling to make connections are turning to these machines to make that synthetic connection. Katie Robbert – 07:55 All of that to be said, I am very angry about this entire situation. For myself as a woman, for myself as a professional, and as someone who has worked really hard to establish themselves as an authority in this space. It is not. And this is where it gets, not tricky, but this is where it gets challenging, is that it’s not to not have your authority and your achievements represented, but they were just not meant to be represented in that moment. So, yeah, short version, I’m really flipping angry. Christopher S. Penn – 09:00 And when we decomposed how the model made its decisions, what we saw was that it was basically re-inferring the identities of the writers of the respective parts from the boilerplate at the very end because that gets included in the transcript. Because at first we’re, “But you didn’t mention my name anywhere in that.” But we figured out that at the end that’s where it brought it back from. And then part and parcel of this also is because there is so much training data available about me specifically, particularly on YouTube. I have 1,500 videos on my YouTube channel. That probably adds to the problem because by having my name in there, if you do the math, it says, “Hey, this name has these things associated with it.” And so it conditioned the response further. Christopher S. Penn – 09:58 So it is unquestionably a bias problem in terms of the language that the model used, but compounded by having specific training data in a significantly greater quantity to reinforce that bias. Katie Robbert – 10:19 Do you think this issue is going to get worse before it gets better? Christopher S. Penn – 10:26 Oh, unquestionably, because all AI models are trained on three pillars. We’ve talked about this many times in the show. Harmless: don’t let the users ask for bad things. Helpful: let me fulfill the directives I’m given. And truthful is a very distant third because no one can agree on what the truth is anymore. And so helpful becomes the primary directive of these tools. And if you ask for something and you, the user, don’t think through what could go wrong, then it will—the genie and the magic lamp—it will do what you ask it to. So the obligation is on us as users. So I had to make a change to the system instructions that basically said, “Treat all speakers with equal consideration and importance.” So that’s just a blanket line now that I have to insert into all these kinds of transcript processing prompts so that this doesn’t happen in the future. Because that gives it a very clear directive. No one is more important than the others. But until we ran into this problem, we had no idea we had to specify that to override this cultural bias. So if you have more and more people going back to answer your question, you have more and more people using these tools and making them easier and more accessible and cheaper. They don’t come with a manual. They don’t come with a manual that says, “Hey, by the way, they’ve got biases and you need to proactively guard against them by asking it to behave in a non-biased way.” You just say, “Hey, write me a blog post about B2B marketing.” Christopher S. Penn – 12:12 And it does. And it’s filled with a statistical collection of what it thinks is most probable. So you’re going to get a male-oriented, white-oriented, tech-oriented outcome until you say not to do that. Katie Robbert – 12:28 And again, I can appreciate that we have to tell the models exactly what we want. In that specific scenario, there was only one speaker. And it said, “No, you’re not good enough. Let me go find a man who can likely speak on this and not you.” And that’s the part that I will have a very hard time getting past. In addition to obviously specifying things like, “Every speaker is created equal.” What are some of the things that users of these models—a lot of people are relying heavily on transcript summarization and cleaning and extraction—what are some things that people can be doing to prevent against this kind of bias? Knowing that it exists in the model? Christopher S. Penn – 13:24 You just hit on a really critical point. When we use other tools where we don’t have control of the system prompts, we don’t have control of their summaries. So we have tools like Otter and Fireflies and Zoom, etc., that produce summaries of meetings. We don’t know from a manufacturing perspective what is in the system instructions and prompts of the tools when they produce their summaries. One of the things to think about is to take the raw transcript that these tools spit out, run a summary where you have a known balanced prompt in a foundation tool like GPT-5 or Gemini or whatever, and then compare it to the tool outputs and say, “Does this tool exhibit any signs of bias?” Christopher S. Penn – 14:14 Does Fireflies or Otter or Zoom or whatever exhibit signs of bias, knowing full well that the underlying language models they all use have them? And that’s a question for you to ask your vendors. “How have you debiased your system instructions for these things?” Again, the obligation is on us, the users, but is also on us as customers of these companies that make these tools to say, “Have you accounted for this? Have you asked the question, ‘What could go wrong?’ Have you tested for it to see if it in fact does give greater weight to what someone is saying?” Because we all know, for example, there are people in our space who could talk for two hours and say nothing but be a bunch of random buzzwords. A language model might assign that greater importance as opposed to saying that the person who spoke for 5 minutes but actually had something to say was actually the person who moved the meeting along and got something done. And this person over here was just navel-gazing. Does a transcript tool know how to deal with that? Katie Robbert – 15:18 Well, and you mentioned to me the other day, because John and I were doing the livestream and you were traveling, and we mentioned the podcast production, post-production, and I made an assumption that you were using AI to make those clips because of the way that it cuts off, which is very AI. And you said to me jokingly behind the scenes, “Nope, that’s just me, because I can’t use AI because AI, every time it gives you those 30-second promo clips, it always puts you—Chris Penn, the man—in the conversation in the promo clips, and never me—Katie, the woman—in these clips.” Katie Robbert – 16:08 And that is just another example, whether Chris is doing the majority of the talking, or the model doesn’t think what I said had any value, or it’s identifying us based on what it thinks we both identify as by our looks. Whatever it is, it’s still not showing that equal airspace. It’s still demonstrating its bias. Christopher S. Penn – 16:35 And this is across tools. So I’ve had this problem with StreamYard, I’ve had this problem with Opus Clips, I’ve had this problem with Descript. And I suspect it’s two things. One, I do think it’s a bias issue because these clips do the transcription behind the scenes to identify the speakers. They diarise the speakers as well, which is splitting them up. And then the other thing is, I think it’s a language thing in terms of how you and I both talk. We talk in different ways, particularly on podcasts. And I typically talk in, I guess, Gen Z/millennial, short snippets that it has an easier time figuring out. Say, “This is this 20-second clip here. I can clip this.” I can’t tell you how these systems make the decisions. And that’s the problem. They’re a black box. Christopher S. Penn – 17:29 I can’t say, “Why did you do this?” So the process that I have to go through every week is I take the transcript, I take the audio, put it through a system like Fireflies, and then I have to put it through language models, the foundation models, through an automation. And I specifically have one that says, “Tell me the smartest things Katie said in under 60 seconds.” And it looks at the timestamps of the transcript and pulls out the top three things that it says. And that’s what I use with the timestamps to make those clips. That’s why they’re so janky. Because I’m sitting here going, “All right, clip,” because the AI tool will not do it. 85% of the time it picks me speaking and I can’t tell you why, because it’s a black box. Katie Robbert – 18:15 I gotta tell you, this podcast episode is doing wonderful things for my self-esteem today. Just lovely. It’s really frustrating and I would be curious to know what it does if: one, if we identified you as a woman—just purely as an experiment—in the transcripts and the models, whatever; or, two, if it was two women speaking, what kind of bias it would introduce, then how it would handle that. Obviously, given all the time and money in the world, we could do that. We’ll see what we can do in terms of a hypothesis and experiment. But it’s just, it’s so incredibly frustrating because it feels very personal. Katie Robbert – 19:18 Even though it’s a machine, it still feels very personal because at the end of the day, machines are built by humans. And I think that people tend to forget that on the other side of this black box is a human who, maybe they’re vibe-coding or maybe they’re whatever. It’s still a human doing the thing. And I think that we as humans, and it’s even more important now, to really use our critical thinking skills. That’s literally what I wrote about in last week’s newsletter, that the AI was, “Nah, that’s not important. It’s not really, let’s just skip over that.” Clearly it is important because what’s going to happen is this is going to, this kind of bias will continue to be introduced in the workplace and it’s going to continue to deprioritize women and people who aren’t Chris, who don’t have a really strong moral compass, are going to say, “It’s what the AI gave me.” Katie Robbert – 20:19 “Who am I to argue with the AI?” Whereas someone Chris is going to look and be, “This doesn’t seem right.” Which I am always hugely appreciative of. Go find your own version of a Chris Penn. You can’t have this one. But you are going to. This is a “keep your eyes open.” Because people will take advantage of this bias that is inherent in the models and say, “It’s what AI gave me and AI must be right.” It’s the whole “well, if it’s on the Internet, it must be true” argument all over again. “Well, if the AI said it, then it must be true.” Oh my God. Christopher S. Penn – 21:00 And that requires, as you said, the critical thinking skill. Someone to ask a question, “What could go wrong?” and ask it unironically at every stage. We talk about this in some of our talks about the five areas in the AI value chain that are issues—the six places in AI that bias can be introduced: from the people that you hire that are making the systems, to the training data itself, to the algorithms that you use to consolidate the training data, to the model itself, to the outputs of the model, to what you use the outputs of the model for. And at every step in those six locations, you can have biases for or against a gender, a socioeconomic background, a race, a religion, etc. Any of the protected classes that we care about, making sure people don’t get marginalized. Christopher S. Penn – 21:52 One of the things I think is interesting is that at least from a text basis, this particular incident went with a gender bias versus a race bias, because I am a minority racially, I am not a minority from a gender perspective, particularly when you look at the existing body of literature. And so that’s still something we have to guard against. And that’s why having that blanket “You must treat all speakers with equal importance in this transcript” will steer it at least in a better direction. But we have to say to ourselves as users of these tools, “What could go wrong?” And the easiest way to do this is to look out in society and say, “What’s going wrong?” And how do we not invoke that historical record in the tools we’re using? Katie Robbert – 22:44 Well, and that assumes that people want to do better. That’s a big assumption. I’m just going to leave that. I’m just going to float that out there into the ether. So there’s two points that I want to bring up. One is, well, I guess, two points I want to bring up. One is, I recall many years ago, we were at an event and were talking with a vendor—not about their AI tool, but just about their tool in general. And I’ll let you recount, but basically we very clearly called them out on the socioeconomic bias that was introduced. So that’s one point. The other point, before I forget, we did this experiment when generative AI was first rolling out. Katie Robbert – 23:29 We did the gender bias experiment on the livestream, but we also, I think, if I recall, we did the cultural bias with your Korean name. And I think that’s something that we should revisit on the livestream. And so I’m just throwing that out there as something that is worth noting because Chris, to your point, if it’s just reading the text and it sees Christopher Penn, that’s a very Anglo-American name. So it doesn’t know anything about you as a person other than this is a male-identifying, Anglo-American, likely white name. And then the machine’s, “Oh, whoops, that’s not who he is at all.” Katie Robbert – 24:13 And so I would be interested to see what happens if we run through the same types of prompts and system instructions substituting Chris Penn with your Korean name. Christopher S. Penn – 24:24 That would be very interesting to try out. We’ll have to give that a try. I joke that I’m a banana. Yellow on the outside, mostly white on the inside. Katie Robbert – 24:38 We’ll unpack that on the livestream. Christopher S. Penn – 24:41 Exactly. Katie Robbert – 24:42 Go back to that. Christopher S. Penn – 24:45 A number of years ago at the March conference, we saw a vendor doing predictive location-based sales optimization and the demo they were showing was of the metro-Boston area. And they showed this map. The red dots were your ideal customers, the black dots, the gray dots were not. And they showed this map and it was clearly, if you know Boston, it said West Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, all the areas, Southie, no ideal customers at all. Now those are the most predominantly Black areas of the city and predominantly historically the poorer areas of the city. Here’s the important part. The product was Dunkin’ Donuts. The only people who don’t drink Dunkin’ in Boston are dead. Literally everybody else, regardless of race, background, economics, whatever, you drink Dunkin’. I mean that’s just what you do. Christopher S. Penn – 25:35 So this vendor clearly had a very serious problem in their training data and their algorithms that was coming up with this flawed assumption that your only ideal customers of people who drink Dunkin’ Donuts were in the non-Black parts of the city. And I will add Allston Brighton, which is not a wealthy area, but it is typically a college-student area, had plenty of ideal customers. It’s not known historically as one of the Black areas of the city. So this is definitely very clear biases on display. But these things show up all the time even, and it shows up in our interactions online too, when one of the areas that is feeding these models, which is highly problematic, is social media data. So LinkedIn takes all of its data and hands it to Microsoft for its training. XAI takes all the Twitter data and trains its Grok model on it. There’s, take your pick as to where all these. I know everybody’s Harvard, interesting Reddit, Gemini in particular. Google signed a deal with Reddit. Think about the behavior of human beings in these spaces. To your question, Katie, about whether it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Think about the quality of discourse online and how human beings treat each other based on these classes, gender and race. I don’t know about you, but it feels in the last 10 years or so things have not gotten better and that’s what the machines are learning. Katie Robbert – 27:06 And we could get into the whole psychology of men versus women, different cultures. I don’t think we need to revisit that. We know it’s problematic. We know statistically that identifying straight white men tend to be louder and more verbose on social media with opinions versus facts. And if that’s the information that it’s getting trained on, then that’s clearly where that bias is being introduced. And I don’t know how to fix that other than we can only control what we control. We can only continue to advocate for our own teams and our own people. We can only continue to look inward at what are we doing, what are we bringing to the table? Is it helpful? Is it harmful? Is it of any kind of value at all? Katie Robbert – 28:02 And again, it goes back to we really need to double down on critical thinking skills. Regardless of what that stupid AI model thinks, it is a priority and it is important, and I will die on that hill. Christopher S. Penn – 28:20 And so the thing to remember, folks, is this. You have to ask the question, “What could go wrong?” And take this opportunity to inspect your prompt library. Take this opportunity to add it to your vendor question list. When you’re vetting vendors, “How have you guarded against bias?” Because the good news is this. These models have biases, but they also understand bias. They also understand its existence. They understand what it is. They understand how the language uses it. Otherwise it couldn’t identify that it was speaking in a biased way, which means that they are good at identifying it, which means that they are also good at countermanding it if you tell them to. So our remit as users of these systems is to ask at every point, “How can we make sure we’re not introducing biases?” Christopher S. Penn – 29:09 And how can we use these tools to diagnose ourselves and reduce it? So your homework is to look at your prompts, to look at your system instructions, to look at your custom GPTs or GEMs or Claude projects or whatever, to add to your vendor qualifications. Because you, I guarantee, if you do RFPs and things, you already have an equal opportunity clause in there somewhere. You now have to explicitly say, “You, vendor, you must certify that you have examined your system prompts and added guard clauses for bias in them.” And you must produce that documentation. And that’s the key part, is you have to produce that documentation. Go ahead, Katie. I know that this is an opportunity to plug the AI kit. It is. Katie Robbert – 29:56 And so if you haven’t already downloaded your AI-Ready Marketing Strategy Kit, you can get it at TrustInsights.AI/Kit. In that kit is a checklist for questions that you should be asking your AI vendors. Because a lot of people will say, “I don’t know where to start. I don’t know what questions I should ask.” We’ve provided those questions for you. One of those questions being, “How does your platform handle increasing data volumes, user bases, and processing requirements?” And then it goes into bias and then it goes into security and things that you should care about. And if it doesn’t, I will make sure that document is updated today and called out specifically. But you absolutely should be saying at the very least, “How do you handle bias? Do I need to worry about it?” Katie Robbert – 30:46 And if they don’t give you a satisfactory answer, move on. Christopher S. Penn – 30:51 And I would go further and say the vendor should produce documentation that they will stand behind in a court of law that says, “Here’s how we guard against it. Here’s the specific things we have done.” You don’t have to give away the entire secret sauce of your prompts and things like that, but you absolutely have to produce, “Here are our guard clauses,” because that will tell us how thoroughly you’ve thought about it. Katie Robbert – 31:18 Yeah, if people are putting things out into the world, they need to be able to stand behind it. Period. Christopher S. Penn – 31:27 Exactly. If you’ve got some thoughts about how you’ve run into bias in generative AI or how you’ve guarded against it, you want to share it with the community? Pop on by our free Slack. Go to TrustInsights.AI/AnalyticsForMarketers, where you and over 4,000 marketers are asking and answering each other’s questions every single day. And wherever it is you watch or listen to the show, if there’s a channel you’d rather have it on instead, go to TrustInsights.AI/TIPodcast. You can find us in all the places fine podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in. I’ll talk to you on the next one. Katie Robbert – 32:01 Want to know more about Trust Insights? Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robbert and Christopher S. Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth, acumen, and prosperity, aiming to help organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data-driven approach. Trust Insights specializes in helping businesses leverage the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. Trust Insights services span the gamut from developing comprehensive data strategies and conducting deep-dive marketing analysis to building predictive models using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch and optimizing content strategies. Katie Robbert – 32:54 Trust Insights also offers expert guidance on social media analytics, marketing technology (MarTech) selection and implementation, and high-level strategic consulting encompassing emerging generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Meta Llama. Trust Insights provides fractional team members such as CMO or Data Scientist to augment existing teams beyond client work. Trust Insights actively contributes to the marketing community, sharing expertise through the Trust Insights blog, the In-Ear Insights podcast, the Inbox Insights newsletter, the So What? Livestream, webinars, and keynote speaking. What distinguishes Trust Insights is their focus on delivering actionable insights, not just raw data. Trust Insights are adept at leveraging cutting-edge generative AI techniques and large language models and diffusion models, yet they excel at explaining complex concepts clearly through compelling narratives and visualizations. Data Storytelling. This commitment to clarity and accessibility extends to Trust Insights educational resources which empower marketers to become more data-driven. Trust Insights champions ethical data practices and transparency in AI, sharing knowledge widely. Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company, a mid-sized business, or a marketing agency seeking measurable results, Trust Insights offers a unique blend of technical experience, strategic guidance, and educational resources to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern marketing and business in the age of generative AI. 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In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most personally meaningful creations in my Higher Self Project — my Soul Songs — and share the full story behind the track The Money Will Come When I'm Aligned. The inspiration for this episode all started with an unexpected email from a listener, Nate Martin, who stumbled onto my YouTube channel at just the right moment. He had been about to unsubscribe… until he saw my channel trailer, This Is Not a Business. This Is Devotion. Something about that message pulled him into my Soul Songs playlist. He ended up listening to The Money Will Come When I'm Aligned ten times in a row, found my albums on Spotify, and sent me a note that reminded me exactly why I create. From there, I open up about how my Soul Songs are born: the way ideas from books, conversations, and spiritual insights turn into lyrics, how I collaborate with ChatGPT to refine them, and how Suno's AI music generation brings them to life in a way that still surprises me. I talk about the vulnerability of publishing them — from hand-syncing lyrics in Descript to posting on TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook — and what it felt like to release them into the world without any guarantee of how they'd be received. Along the way, I share a powerful teaching from Abraham Hicks on alignment, vibration, and inspiration, along with the specific notes I took while listening. I also reflect on how this teaching ties directly into my own creative process, the deeper role of alignment in every area of life, and why I've let go of performing or creating for external validation. Finally, you'll hear the full lyrics of The Money Will Come When I'm Aligned and the heart behind each line — an anthem for creating from a place of joy, sufficiency, and trust that everything you need will arrive in perfect timing. If you've ever wondered how to live and create from your deepest alignment… if you've questioned whether money can truly flow without grind or hustle… or if you simply want to hear the story behind one of my most personal pieces of art, this episode is for you. The Path Forward: Your alignment is the creator. Your inspired action is the expression. Listen in and let this story invite you to create from the same place. Free The Dream Workshop If this episode resonates with you, I'd love for you to join me at the next Free The Dream Workshop. It's a two-day experience designed to clear the noise, uncover what's next, and remember the part of you that's still waiting to be lived. Learn more and register at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com. The Money Will Come When I'm Aligned They say that wealth comes when you grind But something whispers in my mind That worth is not a race or task It rises from the soul unmasked The world rewards the ones who burn But what if there's another turn? Where ease and clarity belong And truth itself becomes the song The money comes when I'm aligned Not from the chase, but from the flow When joy is real and peace is near The stream of life makes all things clear It's not the grind that makes me rise It's focus felt behind closed eyes The world may shout, but I find The money comes when I'm alignedWho priced the stars or charged the sky? Who bought the sun when it rose high? This earth was paid with none but grace No hands, no trade, just sacred space And yet we think we must exchange Our worth for coins, our dreams for chains But true value flows from inner fire Not from the crowd, not from the buyerThe power's not in what I do But how I see the world as true The work I love, the steps I take Are just the ripples that I make It's thought that builds the inner flame It's focus first, then form and name The mind aligned, reality complies Creation dances where truth flies I thought I wanted cash and fame A bigger life, a louder name But now I see what's underneath The joy to breathe, the love beneath I live to feel the pulse of grace To walk with light, to move with pace To shine, to laugh, to lift, to see Alignment is what's wanting me The money comes when I'm aligned. Not from the chase, but from the flow. When joy is real and peace is near, The stream of life makes all things clear. It's not the grind that makes me rise, It's focus felt behind closed eyes. The world may shout, but I find: The money comes when I'm aligned. They mock, “You can't just sit and believe” But stillness isn't make-believe For when I plug into life's stream I move like lightning through a dream Inspired hands, aligned with fire Each step is charged with soul's desire I'm not inactive. I'm alive This sacred motion is why I thrive You can find my Soul Songs Volumes 1 and 2 on Apple Music & Spotify.

In this episode of the Basic Influencer Strategies Podcast, Mike is joined by fellow creator Ben Phair to unpack the strategies, wins, and lessons learned from Amazon Prime Day — and how those takeaways can help you earn more year-round.We dive deep into why some influencers thrived while others struggled during the sales event, the critical role of advance preparation, and how to create content that actually converts.Mike and Ben also share their July earnings breakdown, revealing revenue streams from Amazon Onsite, Offsite, and Creator Connections, plus how they're diversifying their income for stability and growth.From there, we shift into YouTube growth strategies — covering practical tips for building a channel that drives long-term revenue, increases engagement, and strengthens your brand. You'll learn how to create content that ranks, craft hooks that keep viewers watching, and use analytics to refine your approach.We wrap up with actionable Q4 planning tips so you can hit the busiest shopping season fully prepared — from gift guides and product comparisons to content scheduling and collaboration opportunities.Whether you're an Amazon Influencer, content creator, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insider advice to maximize earnings and scale your business.

How can business owners use AI in copywriting, branding, and content creation and still maintain their voice and originality?AI is shaking things up in podcasting and content creation in ways that both fascinate and freak me out. I know many of you, small business owners and creative service providers, feel the same. That's why I brought Erin Ollila, a strategist, copywriter, and the host of the Talk Copy to Me podcast, on the show to talk about using AI effectively, where it fits in the copywriting process, and just as importantly, where it doesn't. Erin walks us through how she uses AI in an iterative process to help with brand guidelines, what to do when AI “just doesn't sound like you,” and where the real value lies for copywriters, strategists, and business owners in the era of AI. The big takeaway: Erin shares the prompt she uses to create a consistent template to have AI help you create content from your podcast episode. Chapter Highlights(00:00) How do we use AI in copywriting and still sound human?(02:25) What business owners get wrong about using AI for copywriting and content (05:25) How to train AI to help refine your brand guidelines(06:44) Why using AI is always an iterative process—and why that matters (08:36) How to stand out as a copywriter or strategist in the age of AI (12:55) Why AI will never replace the human element in creative strategy (16:54) How Erin uses AI to audit podcast content and find gaps (27:59) Where AI actually helps in podcast production, and where to focus your energy (32:47) How to keep your content authentic and avoid plagiarism with AIAI tools and applications were used to help produce this episode. Here is a list of tools and apps and some of the ways AI was used.Riverside.fm was used to record this episode. It will be used in the making of video promo clips for the episode.Descript was used to edit this podcast. I used their AI for filler word removal. It always needs a bit of refinement to create smooth edits. Sometimes it's a little aggressive and choppy, but it's a good place to start.I used Castmagic to help write these show notes based on the episode transcript. It's one of my favorite AI tools. Then I rewrote parts of it to sound more like me. It was pretty close on the actual timestamps of the episode.I'm also using Castmagic to help write the full blog post for my website based on the episode transcript and using the template prompt Erin shared in the episode. I will rewrite it to sound more like me. Grammarly was used to make my writing better.The episode artwork was created using ChatGPT.** These show notes contain some affiliate links for products and services used in the creation of this podcast episode. To learn more about how I use these tools and services, visit brassybroad.com or my Brassybroad Jen YouTube channel for tutorials and reviews. About Erin OllilaErin Ollila is a copywriter, strategist, and host of the Talk Copy to Me podcast. Erin guides savvy businesses and service providers away from confusion and comparison and toward being heard, seen, noticed, and known — well known.Listen to the full AI Podcast Series

In this episode, Jason, Wesley, and Mary share some of our favorite tools of the trade—from live streaming setups and demo-building tricks to the software and hardware we rely on for recording videos and tracking metrics. Join us for a practical, behind-the-scenes look at the gear and workflows that help us connect with developers and communities every day. Categories Building & Managing Websites Hugo (https://gohugo.io/) Astro (https://astro.build/) Form Bricks (https://formbricks.com/) Local Recall (https://github.com/mudler/LocalRecall) SquareSpace (https://www.squarespace.com/) Eleventy (https://www.11ty.dev/) Data, metrics, and knowledge sharing Airtable (https://airtable.com/) Common Room (https://www.commonroom.io/) Metabase (https://www.metabase.com/) Scheduling meetings Cal.com (https://cal.com/) Fantastical (https://flexibits.com/fantastical) LiveStreaming & video recording and editing Streamyard (https://streamyard.com/) Riverside.fm (http://riverside.fm/) OBS (https://obsproject.com/) OpenShot (https://www.openshot.org/) Audacity (https://www.audacityteam.org/) VLC (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) Descript (https://www.descript.com/) Otter Meeting Agent - AI Notetaker, Transcription, Insights (http://otter.ai/) Automation tools n8n (https://n8n.io/) Zapier (https://zapier.com/) IFTTT (https://ifttt.com/) Forums Slack (https://slack.com/) Discourse (https://www.discourse.org/) Podcast hosting Fireside (https://fireside.fm/) Building demos Claude Code (https://chat.chatbot.app/claude?utm_source=GoogleAds&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign={campaign}&utm_id=22665042439&utm_term=180325682866&utm_content=767386553008&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22665042439&gbraid=0AAAAA_a6ETtwr7jtRKa-4KqypAZlQydKF&gclid=CjwKCAjw49vEBhAVEiwADnMbbDl9w_QW525TCw1W56_NGJOqgGOZDKJopNiYSH_pc_yRGVDpUoZ1CxoCL1UQAvD_BwE) Lovable (https://lovable.dev/?via=promo80&via=promo80&gad_source=1) Cursor (https://cursor.com/en) LocalAI (https://localai.io/) Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village. Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash.

Ever feel like you're shouting into the void with your podcast promotion? You're creating killer content, but crickets when you post that audiogram on Instagram. What if I told you the problem isn't your content—it's how you're thinking about marketing it? This conversation with Marnie Joseph from Skutch Media is about to flip everything you think you know about podcast promotion on its head.We're diving deep into the real strategies that actually work for growing your show in 2025. Marnie breaks down why that "post a clip and pray" method is keeping you stuck, and reveals the engagement-first approach that's actually building loyal communities. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real growth, buckle up.What you'll discover in this episode:Why getting someone to leave Instagram for your podcast is nearly impossible (and what to do instead)The difference between engagement prompts vs. calls to action that actually convertHow to use AI tools like Descript and Cast Magic to create 8+ pieces of content from one episodeThe secret to turning podcast episodes into SEO-optimized blog posts that drive long-term trafficWhy every podcaster needs a video strategy (even if you hate being on camera)The metadata magic that makes YouTube actually recommend your contentHow to batch content like a pro without burning outWhat questions to ask before hiring a podcast production teamMarnie gets real about the trenches of podcast marketing—from dealing with summer engagement drops to the truth about hashtags (spoiler: they're basically dead). Whether you're just starting out or you've been podcasting for years, this episode will give you a clear roadmap for turning your show into a growth engine for your business.Ready to stop leaving money on the table with your podcast? Let's dive in and start building that loyal audience you deserve. Connect with me on Instagram or grab a free clarity call to talk through your podcast strategy.Resources MentionedSign-up for the FREE Plan Your Podcast Workshop on 8/21Skutch Media: https://www.skutchmedia.comDescript: https://descript.comCast Magic: https://www.castmagic.io/Skutch Media Instagram: @skutchmediaQuotes from Marnie Joseph[00:04:25] "You're not going to get someone to leave one platform and go to another to listen to your show, watch your show. Whatever these platforms are, they're designed to keep you in the platform."[00:05:59] "You use engagement prompts versus a call to action to go to watch."[00:18:18] "The answer is every podcaster needs a video strategy. That's the answer."[00:30:32] "The number one mistake podcasters make, they leave too much meat on the bone."[00:42:53] "I love the idea of this sort of reinvention of public access television, which is how I look at video podcasts now, and sort of the ability for the average person to have a video podcast. You could have your own TV show."Timestamps[00:00:03] - Pop culture chat about F1 and Brad Pitt's clothing line[00:02:21] - Introduction to podcast marketing trends[00:03:06] - Creating engagement within your community[00:04:25] - Why people won't leave platforms to listen[00:06:08] - Engagement prompts vs calls to action[00:08:14] - How to seed initial comments[00:13:09] - Using AI tools for content creation[00:15:55] - Pre-recording strategy for better content[00:18:18] - Why every podcaster needs video strategy[00:21:25] - YouTube metadata and SEO optimization[00:28:25] - The future of podcasting and upfronts[00:30:23] - Leaving meat on the bone content mistake[00:33:27] - Skutch Media services overview[00:39:35] - Red flags when hiring production help[00:41:52] - Exciting trends in podcasting Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free Reinvention Roadmap weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

Step into the chilling unknown with The Mortals as host Nathan Morris uncovers two true, lesser-known survival stories that will leave you questioning fate. First, a man in Missouri battles a deadly inferno in his own home, guided by a mysterious voice. Then, a young woman in Oregon survives a horrifying school shooting through an unexplainable intervention. What pulled them from the brink of death? Was it chance, or something greater? Join us for tales of raw terror and haunting mysteries.New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday—follow now to never miss a story. Have an unexplainable experience of your own? Join The Mortals community for deeper conversations and exclusive content at nathanmorrismusic.com.Tools powering The Mortals:Descript: Edit audio like a pro at get.descript.com/mortalsPoppy AI: Spark creativity with a free trial—link at nathanmorrismusic.com#SurvivalStories #NearDeath #Unexplainable #TrueStories #PodcastThe Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/mortals Try POPPY AI: https://tr.ee/EIaE14______________________________

Send us a textWhat if the best model for Web3 community building isn't found in crypto at all, but in places like Taylor Swift fandom or Buffalo Bills tailgates? This thought-provoking insight from Catherine Daly, CMO at Space and Time, challenges how we approach marketing in blockchain technology.Catherine takes us behind the scenes of marketing ZK-proven data infrastructure – perhaps one of the most technically complex offerings in the Web3 space. Rather than getting lost in technical jargon, she reveals her strategic approach to audience segmentation, explaining how the same technology solves fundamentally different problems for developers versus enterprise clients. This clarity of purpose allows Space and Time to communicate effectively across channels from crypto-native Twitter to enterprise-focused LinkedIn.The conversation turns refreshingly honest when discussing trust-building in an industry scarred by broken promises. "The simplest solution is really just to tell the truth," Catherine states, noting how their recent Microsoft Fabric integration generated massive attention precisely because it delivered on long-promised real-world utility rather than manufactured hype. This philosophy extends to her community-building approach, where she advocates focusing on shared values rather than financial incentives.For marketers entering Web3, Catherine offers practical wisdom gained from her journey: embrace being a generalist, don't fear looking back and cringing at past work (it means you're growing), and above all - be reliable. "If people know they can hand you work and it's going to get done well and in a timely manner, you're proving your value long before you have any real hard skills on paper."Whether you're marketing complex technology, building community, or exploring how AI tools like DreamSpace are democratizing blockchain development, this episode delivers actionable insights for navigating the evolving Web3 landscape with authenticity and purpose.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on July 29, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/building-trust-in-web3-with-catherine-daly/

Podcasting has been revolutionized with the integration of AI technologies. Podcasters can now save time and produce better content with the help of AI tools. In this episode, we discover how AI can be used to enhance audio quality, generate show notes, and provide personalized content recommendations. We also explore Descript , an editing tool that uses AI-powered tools to generate voiceovers and speaker labels, and otter.ai, a transcription tool with keyword search highlighting and collaboration tools.Chat GPT can even suggest fresh content ideas that spark creativity. We learn about OpenAI's more predictable and cheaper usage, the important role of visuals, and the benefit of using AI in social media marketing.However, we also acknowledge that AI tools should not replace human creativity or authenticity, and it's vital to strike a balance between using these tools effectively and making content unique.Join us in discovering the future of AI in podcasting through experimentation and find out how it can help you create more engaging and accessible content.Topics discussed in this episode:- The benefits of AI in podcasting- Descript Studio editing tool- Chat GPT content idea generation- PodcastMarketing.AI for show notes, descriptions, and social media posts- Sourcing guests, finding topics, and creating episode outlines through AI- Advancements in AI, such as the use of voice assistants- The importance of balancing AI with personal touch and authenticityEntities mentioned:- Descript - PodcastMarketing.AI- Chat GPT- Dubb- Capsho- Canva- OpenAISave Frustration. And time!Let my team and I save you the time and frustration it takes to edit a podcast. From start to finish, we can help you share your story with the world with minimum fuss and cost. – Niall Mackay, The Podcast GuyFor my Audience Only: Audio Episodes Edited for ONLY $27! Save $127!!Book a FREE consultation now!Send us a textBook a Discovery Call with me! Sign up for Descript now! Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation?Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr.I've been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more!

Broad Match: Navigating Amazon AI Tools and Targeting Strategies Episode Overview In this episode, Danny and Adam discuss the recent challenges posed by Amazon's restrictions on web scraping for AI tools and share effective workarounds. They also explore the innovations in brand-tailer promotions and the powerful capabilities of various AI tools for content creation. This episode explores ai tools for amazon business, brand tailored promotions and customer targeting strategies with practical insights for immediate implementation. Key Takeaways Amazon's restrictions on web scraping have created challenges, but tools like webscraper.io can help overcome these barriers. Brand tailored promotions can yield significant returns and should be leveraged for both customer retargeting and acquiring new customers. Chapter Markers Time Chapter Description 00:01 Introduction and Overview Danny and Adam kick off the episode, outlining the key topics they'll cover, primarily focusing on AI tools and Amazon strategies. 01:25 AI Tools and Workarounds for Web Scraping Adam explains the recent changes Amazon has implemented to restrict scraping from AI tools and discusses his workaround using webscraper.io. 08:35 Discussion on AI Agents The hosts delve into the challenges and future potential of building AI agents for managing Amazon business tasks. 37:05 Brand Tailored Promotions Adam discusses the effectiveness of brand tailored promotions for customer retargeting and new customer acquisition. 36:30 Video Editing with Descript Adam shares insights about using Descript for efficient video editing, cleaning up content quickly while maintaining quality. Notable Quotes "AI might be the gateway drug to get people to really start thinking about systematizing and automating their businesses." Resources Mentioned webscraper.io: A Chrome extension that allows users to scrape data from Amazon pages efficiently. Descript: An AI-based video editor designed to automate the editing process by removing filler words and dead space. Subscribe to Seller Sessions YouTube: Seller Sessions Channel Website: Seller Sessions  

Amazon just laid off 110 people at Wondery and is folding parts of it into Audible and Amazon Music. That's one of the big stories we're talking about on today's podcast news day. We also share that Descript dropped new tools that could make your workflow easier, ElevenLabs is getting into AI music with licensing options, and Buzzsprout's latest numbers give you a better idea of where your show stacks up. We also discuss Edison's new top podcast badges and why your thumbnail and title might matter more than ever on YouTube.Episode Highlights: [02:48] Addressing Sound Differences[07:08] Podcasting News and Data[09:24] Top Podcasts and Buzzsprout Stats[12:22] Upcoming Events and Networking Opportunities[18:30] New Features from Descript[22:24] Viral Podcast Mix-Up[24:57] Podcast Awards and Recognition[28:28] People's Choice Podcast Awards[30:34] AI News: Chat GPT and Google Indexing[48:00] Amazon's Layoffs at Wondery[49:58] Edison Research's New Podcast Badges[52:26] Thumbnails and Social Media for Podcasts[55:15] Upcoming Discussion on Podcast StudiosLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Get Your Tickets for The Empowered Podcasting Conference:www.empoweredpodcasting.comPodcast Movement: https://podcastmovement.com/Luma Podcast Meetup: https://lu.ma/fio5x1dxBrazillian Author Accidently Guests on Wrong Podcast: https://bit.ly/4mzdNLONominees for Earworthy Podcast Awards: https://podcastreports.blogspot.com/2025/07/announcing-nominees-for-ear-worthy.htmlAmazon Cuts Wondery: https://podnews.net/update/amazon-cuts-wonderyNew Podcast Playbook: https://bit.ly/3Ho5y6bHow To Know Which AI Model to Use: https://www.tiktok.com/@nate.b.jones/video/7514727939200601375?_r=1&_t=ZP-8yeVRfen9zSRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

“You can fly to Vietnam, stay a month, get your teeth done—and still spend less than you would back home.” – Niall MackayAnnie Vo finally made it on the podcast—and it was well worth the wait. This is Part 2 of our conversation, and in this episode, we dug into something I find really fascinating: what it takes to run a truly modern, ethical dental clinic in Vietnam.Annie and her husband have built something rare. They're not just doing dentistry—they're creating a model for what healthcare in Vietnam can look like when done right. This episode gives an honest look into the challenges they've faced and what it means to grow a values-based business in a fast-changing environment.The episode wasn't just about teeth—it was about trust, business ethics, raising standards in Vietnam, and Annie's bigger mission to change the perception of dental care here.Main Talking PointsWhy they rebranded the family business from Nha Khoa Việt to Premier DentalCommon concerns about dental care in Vietnam—and how Premier Dental addresses themThe importance of hygiene, transparency, and staff trainingHow Premier Dental avoids over-prescribing and puts patient well-being firstVietnam's untapped potential in dental tourism—and how it's slowly changingThe role of communication and ethics in building trust with patientsChapters & Timestamps03:00 – Rebranding for Impact07:00 – Changing Perceptions of Dentistry in Vietnam10:30 – Hygiene and Ethics Over Profits18:30 – Dental Tourism & Affordability26:00 – Communication is Everything"Send me a message!"This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh Support the show

Step into the chilling unknown with The Mortals as host Nathan Morris uncovers two obscure, true survival stories that will leave you questioning forces beyond our grasp. In "Whispers of Fate," journey to the frozen tundra of Labrador, Canada, where a young hunter battles a deadly blizzard guided by a mysterious voice, and to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea, where a mother survives a catastrophic landslide with unexplainable help. These aren't just escapes from death—they're encounters with something greater, hinting at a purpose we can't fully understand.

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Filler words. We all know them, we all use them, and let's be real, they're annoying. You might think it's just you fumbling through a sentence with a bunch of ‘uhs' and ‘ums', but guess what? We're all in the same boat, paddling away from clarity and straight into the sea of confusion.In this episode, I dig into the strategies to kick those pesky crutch words to the curb. We chat about how you can sound smarter (yes, you heard that right) by practicing your communication skills and being more aware of what's coming out of your mouth. With tips ranging from joining a Toastmasters club to simply taking a pause instead of filling the space with ‘you knows,' we're here to help you become the smooth-talking superstar you were meant to be. So let's ditch the filler words together and find out how to express ourselves without sounding like we're stuck in a loop of hesitation!What Stays and What Goes?For me, any time I can make myself or a guest sound smarter I will do it. For me, I go for the low hanging fruit. This is when um someone just has um a standalone um all by itself. You can easily highlight it and press delete. The ums I leave alone are those that run into another word. Tool like Descript and Riverside have built in tools to remover filler words. Be careful with these as they can be a bit aggressive. A good edit is one that doesn't sound like an edit was made. This is why I don't obsess over every single filler words because we all occasionally say "um." It becomes an issue when people lose sight of what you're saying because they are distracted by how you are saying it.Takeaways: Filler words are the annoying little gremlins of speech we all battle with, and they're everywhere. Practicing with Toastmasters is like getting a gym membership for your speaking skills, minus the sweat. Confidence is key; the more prepared you are, the less you sound like a crutch-word factory. Taking pauses instead of using filler words is like giving your brain time to catch up with your mouth, which is crucial. Editing your recordings helps you become painfully aware of those pesky fillers, so you can kick them to the curb. Using outlines and scripts can save you from sounding like you're making it up as you go, and trust me, that's a lifesaver! Links referenced in this episode:schoolofpodcasting.compodcasteditoracademy.comthepharmacistvoice.comperrysburgpodcast.comwelcometoearthstories.comaskralph.comDescriptRiversideToastmastersMentioned in this episode:Podcasting In Six Weeks - Register Today!Ever wanted to start your own podcast but didn't know where to begin? Imagine creating and launching your podcast in just six weeks! Join our...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jill Roberts, Ecamm's community manager and a powerhouse content creator with over 30,000 YouTube subscribers. In this episode, Jill breaks down simple, repeatable video strategies that actually work for busy entrepreneurs, no film school required.Jill shares how she built her content habit by recording quick videos immediately after helping someone solve a problem. Her approach? If it helped one person, chances are it'll help more. With a background in education and communications, she emphasizes how staying in a helpful mindset makes it easier to show up consistently on video.We explore the importance of having a low-friction setup, even if it's a corner of your bedroom, and how to sidestep gear obsession by focusing on what matters most: your message. Jill also shares her time-blocking strategy for batching content, why accountability partners are her secret weapon, and how she uses AI tools like Opus and Descript to streamline her workflow without losing her voice.From performing on stage to managing a vibrant creator community, Jill's passion for connection and teaching shines through. Whether you're starting fresh on YouTube or figuring out where video fits in your business, this conversation will spark new ideas and help you create with confidence.Key Points:Why “helpful equals repeatable” when planning video contentThe easiest way to capture ideas and turn them into videosWhy a designated filming space is more important than fancy gearUsing batching, time-blocking, and accountability to stay consistentBalancing AI tools with a human-centered creative processPicking the right video format for your goals and audienceRebuilding a paused YouTube channel with authenticityResources:Jill Roberts' YouTube Channel – Miss Jill on YouTubeCreative Communicators – www.creativecommunicators.comLeap Into Live All-Access Replay – leap.ecamm.com----------------------Ecamm - Your go-to solution for crafting outstanding live shows and podcasts. - Get 15% off your first payment with promo code JEFF15SocialMediaNewsLive.com - Dive into our website for comprehensive episode breakdowns.Youtube.com - Tune in live, chat with us directly, and be part of the conversation. Or, revisit our archive of past broadcasts to stay updated.Facebook - Stream our show live and chat with us in real time. Connect, engage, and be a part of our community.Email - Subscribe and never miss a live show reminder.----------------------JeffSieh.com - Unlock the power of authentic storytelling with me! With over 20 years of marketing experience, I'm here to elevate your brand's narrative in an ever-competitive market. My expertise spans

Send us a textVet Life Reimagined guest is Dr. Tarron Herring. Less than 2% of veterinarians are black, and Dr. Herring has overcome many obstacles to achieve his childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. His passion for preventative medicine took him to Banfield after vet school at Tuskegee. He has been recognized as one of the best veterinarians across Banfield Pet Hospital's 900 locations nationwide, achieving “Top 10” doctors of veterinary medicine several times. He is currently a veterinary practice owner of PetVet365. Resources: Video episode on YouTubeTarron's book, You Are Powerful: God Will Restore Your MarriageTarron's book, Ready, Vet, Go is a 7-month cohort veterinarian mentorship program with live mentorship, community, and real-world skills to help you grow your confidence. It's perfect for early-career vets and anyone transitioning into small animal practice, but anyone is welcome to join. New cohorts start in July and October. Enroll at https://readyvetgo.co/ Use code SPRINKLE for a 10% discount on enrollment!Support the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

Send us a textWhat happens when artificial intelligence makes it increasingly simple to create thousands of fake identities? In the world of Web3, this isn't a theoretical question. It's a pressing challenge that threatens to undermine the fair distribution of resources and community governance.Yan Ketelers, CMO at Holonym (the foundation behind human.tech), joins us to discuss how the proliferation of bot activity and Sybil attacks is diluting value that should flow to actual humans. "A single entity can collect a thousand times the airdrop they should be entitled to get," Jan explains, highlighting how this pattern creates a system where honest participants find their rewards and voting power dramatically reduced.The conversation explores human.tech's innovative approach to solving this contradiction through zero-knowledge protocols. Their ecosystem—consisting of Human Passport (formerly Gitcoin Passport), the upcoming Human Wallet, and the Human Network backend infrastructure enables users to prove their humanity without compromising privacy. This technology has already proven valuable for projects like Story Protocol in ensuring airdrops reach genuine community members.Perhaps most exciting is human.tech's solution to one of crypto's persistent user experience problems: wallet recovery without seed phrases. By splitting keys across network nodes that can be reconstituted when needed, they eliminate a significant barrier to mainstream adoption. "We don't believe everyone should do self-custody and write down their seed phrase, then hide it somewhere in a field," Yan shares, outlining their vision for more accessible crypto ownership.Beyond crypto applications, human.tech's partnership with RefUnite is helping refugees establish digital identities and receive aid without requiring traditional identity documents. This practical application ensures humanitarian assistance reaches intended recipients rather than being diverted through intermediaries or fraudulent accounts.As AI continues to advance, the distinction between authentic and artificial identities grows increasingly blurred. Join us to discover how Human Tech is establishing a framework where individuals maintain control of their digital identities while still being able to prove their humanity when needed. Subscribe now and share your thoughts on the future of digital personhood!This episode was recorded through a Descript call on July 24, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/fighting-bots-the-human-tech-revolution/

Today we're going to talk about easy video editors things. Some of your friends and colleagues are making videos are just gorgeous. And, you know, they're clunky and don't have any idea what they're doing, but they're still making these gorgeous videos. They're probably using one of these tools that I'm going to tell you about. Video Weekend - https://screwthecommute.com/videoweekend/ CapCut - https://www.capcut.com/ Captions AI - https://www.captions.ai/ Descript - https://www.descript.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 1020 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 00:23 Tom's introduction to Easy Video Editors 02:10 Video editing is so much easier now 04:03 Captions and transcriptions are very important 06:38 Translating and ad generation is available 08:50 Removing background noise and creating reels Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ KickStartCart - http://www.kickstartcart.com/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Become a Great Podcast Guest - https://screwthecommute.com/greatpodcastguest Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Phone Tips - https://screwthecommute.com/1019/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/ Join our Private Facebook Group! One week trial for only a buck and then $37 a month, or save a ton with one payment of $297 for a year. Click the image to see all the details and sign up or go to https://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/screwthecommute/ After you sign up, check your email for instructions on getting in the group.

Dive into the shadows with The Mortals, where host Nathan Morris uncovers chilling true stories of life, death, and the unexplainable. In this episode, "Echoes of the Unseen," we explore two harrowing near-death experiences of young people pushed to the brink. From a forgotten cellar in a cursed house to the eerie ruins of an abandoned carnival, Caleb and Lila face death head-on, only to be saved by mysterious voices that defy explanation. These tales will grip your soul and make you question if a higher power watches over us. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for more stories that remind you of life's fragile, precious value. Hit follow to never miss an episode, and check the description to join our community for exclusive content. The Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/mortals Try POPPY AI: https://tr.ee/EIaE14______________________________

“I can honestly say my expectations of Vietnam were completely blown away.”This episode is extra special. Not only is it the first recorded in the brand-new Saigon Podcast Studio, but my guest is my very own Uncle George. He and my Aunt Betty just spent two weeks traveling through Vietnam, and we squeezed this conversation in right before they flew home.George opens up about his first impressions of Vietnam, how his perspective completely changed during the trip, and why he's now seriously considering retiring here. We talk about everything from navigating Saigon's “organized chaos” traffic to unforgettable meals, moments on Ha Long Bay, and a surprising bond he formed with a Vietnamese soldier over beers in Hanoi.In this episode, you'll hear:George's first impressions of Vietnam and his initial safety concernsWhat it's like to navigate Saigon's traffic as a first-timerHow locals welcomed him and Betty in unexpected waysThe highlights from Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, and Hoi AnWhy this trip changed his perspective on travel and retirementTimestamps:00:03 – Recording our very first episode in the new Saigon Podcast Studio04:50 – George's initial perception of Vietnam and how it changed09:15 – Talking safety concerns and what family back home think15:30 – Beers in Hanoi and connecting with a Vietnamese soldier20:45 – George's favorite dishes and the one he's still dreaming about"Send me a message!"This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh Support the show

Dive into the chilling unknown with 'Flukes of Fate,' a gripping episode of The Mortals Podcast. Host Nathan Morris uncovers three true near-death experiences that defy all odds—a factory inferno, a deadly carnival trap, and a violent urban ambush. Witness survival through bizarre flukes and mysterious twists that hint at something greater. From a forgotten tool in a blazing hell to a hidden escape in a dark alley, these stories will leave you questioning fate itself. If you're drawn to strange, dark, and mysterious tales of life and death, this episode will remind you just how precious your life is. Hit play now, and don't forget to follow for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Join The Mortals community for exclusive content—link in bio. #NearDeathExperience #SurvivalStories #MysteryPodcast #TrueStories #TheMortalsThe Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/mortals Try POPPY AI: https://tr.ee/EIaE14______________________________

About the Guest(s): Dr. Chad Woolner is a seasoned expert in functional medicine. With years of experience, he has been instrumental in helping practitioners transcend the traditional brick-and-mortar model, guiding them towards successful virtual practices. Dr. Woolner is known for his strategic approach to simplifying functional medicine, making it accessible and effective without overwhelming technical demands. Dr. Andrew Wells is a renowned functional medicine practitioner dedicated to transforming healthcare practices. He partners with Dr. Woolner in the Simplified Functional Medicine podcast series, offering insights into building thriving virtual practices. Dr. Wells's expertise lies in crafting compelling offers and scaling marketing strategies that engage and convert audiences effectively. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the Simplified Functional Medicine podcast, Dr. Chad Woolner and Dr. Andrew Wells reveal the tangible blueprint for establishing a successful virtual practice. Building off their previous discussion where they debunked myths about virtual practices, this session dives deep into the tactical side, offering a four-step strategy that has liberated many from the constraints of traditional practices. This episode is particularly beneficial for practitioners looking to transition into the virtual healthcare space without getting bogged down by technology overload or certifications. The discussion begins by emphasizing the importance of leveraging existing audiences when transitioning to a virtual practice. Drs. Woolner and Wells provide expert strategies for creating a seamless integration between in-person and virtual consultations. They detail a streamlined process involving audience traffic, patient education, compelling offer crafting, and long-term marketing strategies. These elements form the backbone of a thriving virtual practice that can operate profitably and sustainably. Listeners will gain insights into the nuances of these steps and will be presented with actionable advice to make the leap into virtual healthcare delivery confidently. Key Takeaways: Transforming a brick-and-mortar practice into a virtual practice involves a strategic four-step approach: increasing audience traffic, patient education and enrollment, crafting irresistible offers, and establishing a solid marketing platform. Leveraging existing audiences is crucial; practitioners should tap into their current client base instead of trying to build one from scratch. AI developments have made conventional sales tactics obsolete; practitioners need to focus on selling comprehensive solutions rather than individual services like lab tests or supplements. Creating a unique branded solution can provide a competitive edge in the increasingly crowded field of virtual functional medicine. Building a podcast or regular content platform is essential for scaling marketing efforts and establishing authority in the virtual healthcare space. Notable Quotes: "If you build it, then they have to find you, and how do you separate yourself from other practitioners?" "Patients don't quit protocols easily, but they don't quit relationships easily." "If you're selling just labs, supplements, or diet programs, AI can do that better and faster." "We build the bike for you. It rides great, and it's ready for you to start helping patients now." "Start with a podcast. Leverage it to create a marketing platform for long-term sustainability." Resources: Dr. Chad Woolner's Simplified Functional Medicine Dr. Andrew Wells's insights on establishing virtual practices Alex Hormozi's book, "$100M Offers" AI tools like ChatGPT for content creation and management Video and content platforms such as VEED IO, Submagic, and Descript for content repurposing This episode contains strategic insights for anyone looking to build or enhance a virtual practice in the healthcare sector. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn directly from seasoned experts. Listen to the full discussion for an in-depth understanding and stay tuned for more episodes packed with actionable advice.

In the GovClose Certification Program our students learn the government contracting skills to:1. Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government.2. Land high-paying sales executive jobs with companies selling to the government.3. Build predictable pipelines and win government contracts.In this video, I walk you through the tools, tech, and AI I personally use to win in government contracting — the real stack, not the gimmicks. From traditional tools that haven't failed me in decades to emerging AI platforms and niche solutions for teaming, subcontracting, and market research, I show you what actually works and how I use it. No sponsorships. No sales pitches. Just the truth.Watch Next: How to land your first $4K a month client: https://youtu.be/ETCClaw-los

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I introduce you to the concept of the four types of luck: “blind” luck or what I call luck from privilege, luck from motion, luck from awareness, and luck from uniqueness. By understanding these types of luck, you can position yourself to create more opportunities rather than just waiting for luck to happen. I provide actionable tips and encourage you to reflect on which type of luck resonates most with you and how you can invite more of that luck into your life. If you liked what you heard, check out episode 275 on the power of pitching yourself to create your own opportunities.  I use Descript for video editing, generating interview transcripts, and easily sharing teaching videos. If you want a more efficient way to work, try it yourself here.  Get your free copy of my Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit ⁠here⁠.Support our free resources with a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠one-time or monthly donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.This episode featured the trailer for Wednesday Wellness Debrief: Your Journey to Wellness and Maternal Health. Host Brittany Biggett-Heeren delivers educational, nurturing conversations each Wednesday designed to support you in optimizing your fitness and navigating every aspect of maternal health. She delves into critical discussions on accessible healthcare, fostering strong mental health, and understanding how politics shapes our well-being. Listen here today: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fH0C2uq3cE5oEEoQz42y8To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This podcast is a proud member of the Atabey & Co. Network.*The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.* 

Experience two haunting true stories of survival in 'Echoes of the Lost: Two Unforgettable Survivals' on The Mortals podcast. Uncover the Yarnell Hill Fire, a deadly 2013 wildfire in Arizona where one firefighter defied death amidst 19 losses, guided by an eerie, unexplainable voice. Then, delve into the forgotten Kibeho Massacre of 1995 in Rwanda, where a young woman escaped a brutal attack on thousands, saved by a mysterious force. Host Nathan Morris explores these lesser-known disasters, blending suspense, tragedy, and supernatural mystery. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday—follow now to stay updated! Join The Mortals community at nathanmorrismusic.com for exclusive content and deeper conversations on near-death experiences and the unknown. Perfect for fans of true crime, survival stories, and unexplained phenomena. #SurvivalStories #TrueCrimePodcast #WildfireTragedy #MassacreMystery #UnexplainedPhenomenaThe Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/mortals Try POPPY AI: https://tr.ee/EIaE14______________________________

Dive into the chilling depths of survival with "Echoes of the Lost" on The Mortals Podcast. Host Nathan Morris uncovers two lesser-known, haunting true stories of tragedy and impossible survival. First, witness the forgotten 1983 ferry disaster on Bangladesh's Buriganga River, where nearly 300 perished—except for one man who survived against all odds, guided by a mysterious voice from the water. Then, relive the devastating 2018 Montecito mudslide, where a mother and child were saved from certain death by an unseen presence in the debris. These eerie tales of near-death experiences and unexplainable interventions will leave you questioning the boundaries of life and the unknown. Perfect for fans of true crime, mystery, and supernatural stories. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday—hit follow to never miss a shiver. Join our community at nathanmorrismusic.com for exclusive content. #TrueCrime #SurvivalStories #Supernatural #Podcast #MysteryThe Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/mortals Try POPPY AI: https://tr.ee/EIaE14______________________________