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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I address the significance of visibility without hustle for first-generation, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and nontraditional students. I explain why visibility matters for career advancement and community building, debunk common myths about visibility, and provide practical strategies for increasing visibility without having to hustle your way there. Learn why networking is essential, the importance of making your work accessible, and how to build genuine connections that can help you advance both professionally and personally. If you liked what you heard, check out episode 310 on creating a mentorship map and ⁠episode 266 on reciprocal networking and building genuine connections.  You can download my free Femtorship Map here. You can learn more about my speaking services ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.   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. To 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.*  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into "Defying the Reaper: Three Eerie Escapes from Death" on The Mortals, where host Nathan Morris uncovers true stories of survival against impossible odds. In this chilling episode, hear about Colby Coombs, guided by an unseen force through a deadly avalanche on Mount Foraker; Harrison Okene, who survived 62 hours in a sunken ship with a ghostly beacon; and Hilda Braidwood, saved by a phantom warning during the catastrophic 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. These near-death experiences will leave you questioning fate, luck, and the mysterious forces that intervene.Join us for raw, emotional storytelling that probes life, death, and the mysteries in between. Don't miss Nathan's new single, "Breakthrough," dropping June 27th—pre-save now (link in show notes). Stream his music anywhere and subscribe for weekly episodes. Share your unexplainable story with #TheMortalsPodcastNavan: https://get.navan.com/mortalsTry 1Password FREE: https://1password.partnerlinks.io/mortals New Merch: https://tr.ee/oysbIK _____________________________The Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/nathanmorris ______________________________

In this episode of iCantCU, I discuss two major audio description failures—one that's on me, and one that's simply unacceptable. The first happened when I was at the NFB National Center in Baltimore for the IEP Advocacy Academy. I shot a Federation Focus video to show what it's like there, but I totally missed the mark on describing some of the visuals. Thanks to Auphonic's amazing processing, it cleaned up the audio so well that it actually removed sounds people needed to hear—like a ball rolling in a game and doors opening. So, blind folks watching had no idea what was happening for parts of it. My bad. The second fail? A company presented at an OVR meeting and played a video with zero audio description. Just music. No clue what was on the screen. And this was in a room full of people with disabilities—including blind folks. Totally missed the point of accessibility. Plus, I give a quick update on White Canes Connect, which just hit two “best of” podcast lists, and my guest host spot on That Real Blind Tech Show. All the links are below. Let me know what you think—I'd love to hear from you. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/286 Links Mentioned Product links are affiliate links so that I may earn a commission. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, Wayfarer: https://amzn.to/42EU0Sy The Federation Focus missing AD: https://youtu.be/tX6eEa3Cje4?si=WJtmpop4q0BumaFr That Real Blind Tech Show with WWDC coverage and me: http://thatrealblindtechshow.libsyn.com/episode-182-wwdc-25-recap-assumption-is-the-mother-of-all-fups White Canes Connect one of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts: https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_132_post.mp3 And another Top 100 Best lists for White Canes Connect: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b Federation Focus on the NFB of PA YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa I edit the show with Descript and love it!: https://www.iCantCU.com/descript/ Be My Eyes app (free): https://www.bemyeyes.com/  Seeing AI app (free): https://www.seeingai.com/  Index of That Real Blind Tech Show episodes: https://www.icantcu.com/trbts/  Watch iCantCU episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iCantCU Support iCantCU When shopping at Amazon, I would appreciate it if you clicked on this link to make your purchases: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn commissions on qualifying purchases. The best part is, you don't pay extra for doing this! White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 137 In episode 137 of White Canes Connect, Lisa Bryant and I welcome John Berggren, Executive Director for Operations at the National Federation of the Blind. With just weeks to go before the 2025 national convention in New Orleans, John offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to coordinate the Federation's biggest annual event. From humble beginnings in 1999 building NFB-NEWSLINE® boxes to now orchestrating logistics for thousands of attendees, John shares how the convention has grown in scale, complexity, and impact. Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-nfb-convention-prep-with-john-berggren/id1592248709?i=1000712721231 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mdqD7T7cK2dzbKksCqv4e YouTube https://youtu.be/W_Yw1HSNdbQ?si=huXa1fm0GtO3QTmg My Podcast Gear Here is all my gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3zBxJ9O  Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Sony ZV-E10 camera : https://amzn.to/4fFBSxM  GoPro Hero 11 Black: https://amzn.to/3SKI7WX Rode Video Micro (used on GoPro): https://amzn.to/4kVMJWI Sennheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Follow iCantCU on your favorite podcast directory! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2  Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/iCantCU-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJM26BT  IHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-icantcu-podcast-31157111/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbenj  Reach out on social media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbenj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj Are You or Do You Know A Blind Boss? If you or someone you know is crushing it in their field and is also blind, I want to hear from you! Call me at (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Please include your name and town, and tell me who the Blind Boss is and why I need to have them on an upcoming episode. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com.

“I got kicked out of college. That was the moment I had to grow up—not just as a player, but as a man.” – Davon DillardWhen I first saw Davon Dillard playing for the Saigon Heat, I knew I had to talk to him. He stood out immediately—not just because of his athleticism on the court, but because there was something about his presence. He looked focused. Grounded. Professional.And as it turns out—his story is even more powerful off the court than on it.Davon opens up about hitting rock bottom after getting dismissed from Oklahoma State, and how that moment became the spark for personal growth, discipline, and a complete lifestyle change. Now, not only is he playing pro basketball in Vietnam, but he's also a published author, a proud vegetarian for over a decade, and someone who's using his story to lift others up.This one's about more than basketball. It's about identity, transformation, and how we can all use our lowest points to rise higher than ever before.Key Talking Points- What it's like playing for the Saigon Heat and the basketball culture in Vietnam- First impressions of Vietnam, and how Davon's family reacted to the move- What it's like being a tall, tattooed, Black athlete in Asia- How a lifelong aversion to meat turned into 11+ years of vegetarian living- Thoughts on Vietnamese food (and navigating “healthy” options)- The power of resilience, community, and building a legacy through writingChapters and Timestamps06:20 – Basketball in Vietnam: Clappers, crowds, and why it's catching on10:15 – Standing out in Asia: On being tall, tattooed, and Black in public15:40 – The turning point: Getting kicked out of college and hitting rock bottom26:30 – Writing three cookbooks and building purpose beyond basketball34:00 – Going vegetarian: childhood food aversions, fasting, and discipline40:00 – Protein & performance: how he fuels his body with mushrooms, eggs & juice"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 The full list of winners is here. Support the show

Dive into "Saved by Seconds: Triple Near-Death Miracles and Soulful Connections" on The Mortals, where host Nathan Morris uncovers true stories of survival against all odds. In this gripping episode, hear about Lynn Groesbeck, a mother whose mysterious voice from beyond saved her child after a tragic crash; Wilmer McLean, whose oversleeping spared him from the deadly Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 disaster; and Mauro Prosperi, who survived nine harrowing days in the Sahara Desert. These near-death experiences will leave you questioning fate, luck, and unseen forces. Plus, explore thought-provoking questions to spark soulful conversations with loved ones—because the smallest moments forge the deepest bonds.Join us for raw, emotional storytelling that probes life, death, and the mysteries in between. Don't miss Nathan's new single, "Breakthrough," dropping June 27th—pre-save now (link in show notes). Stream his music anywhere and subscribe for weekly episodes. Share your unexplainable story with #TheMortalsPodcastNew Merch: https://tr.ee/oysbIK _____________________________The Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/nathanmorris ______________________________

Send us a textDr. Melanie Goble is a relief veterinarian, a Ready Vet Go mentor, a cofounder of Not One More Vet (NOMV), and an international traveler from Mongolia to Canada! Melanie has some wild stories she has shared with her mentees, and they absolutely adore her. Resources:Not One More Vet websiteReady, Vet, Go websiteEpisode with Dr. Taylor MillerEpisode with Dr. Brian B.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?

“If you're doing a weekly podcast, the fastest way to double your downloads… is to do two episodes a week.” – Gary ArndtWhat an incredible episode this was. Gary Arndt isn't just a successful podcaster — he's a walking case study in consistency, discipline, and strategy. I've followed Gary for years, and to have him on Smarter Podcasting was not only a privilege, but a personal highlight.Gary's podcast Everything Everywhere Daily has over 50 million downloads, and unlike many shows, it's a solo, scripted, short-form, daily podcast. No guests. No fluff. Just educational content delivered with precision. He does it all himself — and he does it every day.As a podcaster and podcast producer, I found this conversation both inspiring and humbling. Gary breaks the rules you think you're supposed to follow — no niche, no guests, no endless chitchat — and instead builds a show he wishes someone else had made. And it works.This is one of those episodes you'll want to listen to more than once.Key TakeawaysYour show needs a reason to exist: Most podcasts fail because they're not actually compelling. Forget interviews (unless you're landing A-listers): Gary chose to do a solo, scripted show because the guest-based format is oversaturated and hard to scale without big names.Frequency + Quality = Growth: A daily show means more discovery opportunities. More reps. More downloads. But it only works if the content is great.Podcast promotion works best… on podcasts: TikTok, Instagram, social media in general? Nice for awareness, but they don't convert. Podcast listeners hang out on podcast apps — meet them there.Invest in your show like a real business: If you're not putting in money or time, don't expect big results. Growth doesn't happen by accident — it's intentional, strategic, and yes, expensive.Consistency builds audience trust: Evergreen episodes, a predictable format, and daily drops create listener habits. That's why thousands have joined Gary's “Completionist Club.”Chapters and Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Why Gary Arndt is a podcasting anomaly03:00 – Why most interview podcasts don't grow07:50 – The secret power of daily, scripted, short-form content13:40 – Gary's take on investing in your podcast from day one27:10 – Why he quit TikTok (and social media) despite viral views30:30 – The best way to grow: advertise where podcast listeners already areSend us a textEmail me (niall@sevenmillionbikes.com) or contact me on Seven Million Bikes Podcasts Facebook or Instagram to book your free Podcast Audit!Thanks to James Mastroianni from The Wrong Side Of Hollywood for the endorsement! 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!

Are you interested in place and place-making? Summary of the article titled Place and Place-making in cities: A global perspective from 2010, by John Friedmann, published in the Planning Theory and Practice journal. This is a great preparation to our next interview with James Mant in episode 334 talking about placemaking as creating the streetscape from the building to the middle of the road. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the place and placemaking through interactions and citizen attachment. This article advocates for a collaborative approach to placemaking, emphasising the importance of local engagement.Find the article through this link.Abstract: Since the 1990s, interest in place (as opposed to space) has surged across a spectrum of social science disciplines including planning. But the empirical focus has been chiefly on cities along the Atlantic Rim even as vast new areas in Asia, Africa, and Latin America were undergoing accelerated urbanization. This essay outlines a planning perspective to global place-making in the face of fierce inter-city competition for footloose capital. The question of how a place can be defined, and what criteria might serve to delineate a place occupies the first part of this essay. The definition proposed encompasses both a physical/built environment at the neighborhood scale and the subjective feelings its inhabitants harbor towards each other as an emplaced community. Specific criteria are discussed, with brief illustrations from Taiwan and China. But the art of place-making has not informed planners of the swaths of the urban in the newly industrializing global regions of Asia and elsewhere. Their principal preoccupation has been with the branding of cities and the advanced infrastructure required by global capital. In the process, millions of ordinary folks have been displaced and their neighborhoods erased, as speed, movement, and power have been valued more than the fragile social infrastructure of place-based communities. The essay concludes with an argument that place-making is everyone's job, local residents as well as official planners, and that old places can be “taken back” neighborhood by neighborhood, through collaborative people-centered planning. Examples from Japan, China, and Canada are used to illustrate these propositions.Connected episodes you might be interested in:No.225R - Positioning place-making as a social process: A systematic literature reviewNo.226 - Interview with Bruce Marshall about placemakingNo.255R - Participation, co-creation, and public spaceYou can find the transcript through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠th⁠i⁠s link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.What was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠showno⁠t⁠es⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠).Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

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Are you interested in design and placemaking as creating the city? What do you think about changing our behaviour for better urban futures? How can we learn from the past but not being shackled by it? Trailer for episode 334 - interview with James Mant, CEO of Spero AI. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, AI for planners, placemaking, data in planning, and many more.Find out more in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Episode generated with ⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠).Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dive into the chilling unknown with The Mortals in "Whispers in the Dark." Uncover two true, lesser-known survival stories that defy explanation. Hear about Thomas Reed, lost in a deadly Minnesota blizzard in 1977, guided by a mysterious voice in the storm, and Clara Henshaw, saved from a brutal home invasion in 1992 by an unseen presence. What forces intervene when death seems certain? Explore near-death experiences, supernatural mysteries, and eerie interventions in this gripping episode. Follow The Mortals for more haunting true stories of life, death, and the unexplainable. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday—don't miss out!New Merch: https://tr.ee/oysbIK _____________________________The Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/nathanmorris ______________________________

Send us a textThe digital landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as privacy awareness grows. What once seemed like a fringe concern has become mainstream, with users increasingly questioning how their data is used and stored. Mathias Buus Madsen, CEO of Holepunch and a leading voice in open source development, stands at the forefront of this shift with a radical vision: eliminating servers entirely.After more than a decade dedicated to peer-to-peer innovation, Matthias has watched public perception evolve dramatically. "Things were different," he reflects on earlier days when Facebook was continuously growing and privacy concerns were dismissed with "I have nothing to hide." Today's reality looks markedly different, with each passing year bringing greater privacy consciousness—a trend Matthias describes as "bad for the world but very good for peer-to-peer."Holepunch, backed by Tether, has developed what they call the "Pear Runtime"—a foundation for building applications that operate without servers. Their flagship app Keet demonstrates these principles in action, functioning like Telegram but with a crucial difference: complete decentralization. "If we stop working, the apps will still work," Matthias explains, highlighting the revolutionary independence these applications maintain.This serverless approach creates extraordinary freedom for developers. Without infrastructure costs to consider, features can be added based purely on their value to users, not their operational expense. The encryption-first design means even the developers themselves can't access user data—sometimes frustrating users accustomed to service recovery, but ultimately providing unprecedented privacy protection.The intersection of AI with peer-to-peer technology presents particularly fascinating possibilities. While centralized AI models raise serious privacy concerns (who knows what happens to data shared with these systems?), decentralized approaches could empower users to make better decisions without surrendering their personal information. As Matthias puts it, the combination could be "the most exciting almost in human history" or, if hyper-centralized, "the most dystopian and scary thing."This episode was recorded through a Descript call on May 13, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/the-peer-to-peer-revolution-with-mathias-buus-madsen-ceo-of-holepunch-backed-by-tether/Ready to explore the peer-to-peer revolution? Join the Holepunch community on Discord, explore their open-source repositories on GitHub, or download their applications to experience truly private, resilient technology that works even when the internet doesn't.Web3 CMO Stories featured in BitcourierDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Dinah Awino Kawino is the founder and director of Akadi Eco and Mentorship Ventures.Akadi Eco is a consulting firm based in Kenya. It focuses on bringing environmental mentorship and sustainability solutions to educational and community spaces.This year, Akadi Eco is leading an initiative called  Pendo Mazingira. Pendo Mazingira is Swahili for "Love Environment."Awino describes this program as “an eco-sensitivity mentorship program designed to cultivate a sense of environmental belonging through nature-based sensory experiences.” Pendo Mazingira serves both youth and adults.How is the program working?Let's find out. SUBSTACK:  Pendo Mazingira Substack - AkadiEco and Mentorship Ventures KenyaPANEL DISCUSSION:Empowering Women in Science: Bridging Gaps and Building FuturesInteresting and honest conversation about being a woman in science. Awino's presentation begins at timestamp 57:22. Her presentation is titled, Empowering Women and Girls: Disrupting Fear-based Silence for Thriving Sustainability Science. This is a presentation by LIAISE.BOOK:Weaving a Green Future: Opportunities and Barriers in Textile Manufacturing in Kenya (Eliva Press, 2025)ARTICLES:Closing the Loop: A framework for tackling single-use plastic waste in the food and beverage industry through circular economy - a review (Journal of Environmental Management)Challenges and Opportunities for Green Transitions Adoption in Kenya's Textile Manufacturing Industry  (Frontiers in Sustainability)Assessment of Green Growth Practices in the Textile Industry: A Study of Thika Cloth Mill and Rivatex in Kenya  (East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources)LEADERSHIP:The Green Embassy Kenya CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

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Do you feel disheartened by the lack of likes on your social media posts? Well, maybe you're looking at it the wrong way. In this episode of The Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels unpacks what it really takes to create content that stands the test of time, without running yourself into the ground. She explores how business owners can stay visible and connected to their audience in a way that feels sustainable, meaningful, and true to their voice. Instead of chasing trends or constantly creating from scratch, Mel encourages you to embrace reimagination, listen closely to what their audience needs, and lean into the strength of your full content ecosystem. Mel also shares her personal story of pausing full-time business and the surprising impact it had on engagement. She shows how building trust and staying anchored in your message can carry your content further than any quick-fix strategy. You'll also hear how Mel's signature 4P Framework (Prepare, Plan, Produce, Process) supports long-term content strategy, along with powerful reflective prompts to realign your approach with their current season of business. Episode Breakdown: 00:00   Introduction and episode overview 00:59   Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 01:59    Acknowledgement of Country 02:17    Personal updates and reflections 02:40   What long-term engagement really looks like 07:23    Using the 4P Framework to support sustainable content 13:53     Mel's personal experience navigating a pause 15:52     Reflective prompts for deeper alignment 17:37     Outro and ways to connect   Links mentioned in this podcast The Content Effect   If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you'll also love: Episode 166 - Why I pressed paused on my full-time business (and what happened next) Episode 168 - Reimagine your content: How to do less and still make an impact   Loved the episode? Leave a review!   Ready to work with me? Buy my book The Power of Content Join my membership The Content Effect Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project   For more conversations on powerful content, connect with me here: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website   I use and recommend Podbean and Descript to edit my podcast. There are affiliate links in these show notes. I will receive a small compensation if you use these links. There's no extra charge to you, but it helps me create more free content like this podcast, for you.

"I didn't know I was Vietnamese or Asian until I looked in the mirror — because I only saw my friends, and I saw my reflection in them." — Phuong AnhI had a chance to talk to Phương Anh, someone I met at an Overseas Vietnamese networking event here in Saigon. What struck me about Anh right away was the richness of her perspective — having grown up in Berlin after moving there from Saigon at the age of 8, then spending time in the US, and now returning to Vietnam.This episode is all about identity, belonging, and the culture shocks that come with living between worlds. Anh shares her incredibly candid experiences growing up in Germany, how she reconnected with her Vietnamese heritage, and what it's like navigating Vietnamese society now with a “German attitude.”I found this conversation eye-opening, heartfelt, and at times hilarious — especially when we got into German bread vs Vietnamese rice, or Vietnamese CCTV.5 Key Talking PointsGrowing up Vietnamese in BerlinAnh moved to Germany at age 8 and didn't realize she was “different” until much later. The power of cultural contrastWe compared German directness, Vietnamese community warmth, and American friendliness.Returning to Vietnam and facing reverse culture shockNow back in Saigon, Anh shares how her Western mindset sometimes clashes with local norms — especially when working with contractors or navigating gender roles.Navigating multiple languages and identitiesHow Anh speaks German, English, and Vietnamese — and thinks in all three.Marriage to an American and global perspectiveChapters & Timestamps09:00 – Life in East Germany post-Berlin Wall16:00 – Growing up without a Vietnamese community22:30 – Returning to Vietnam & being ‘too German'26:00 – Language barriers between German & Vietnamese33:00 – Why she moved back to Vietnam43:00 – Being married to an American"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 The full list of winners is here. Support the show

Lara Harrison of SuperStar PAs on flexible business models, balancing work and life, and setting healthy boundaries with clients and teams.The theme for this season of the Creating Cadence podcast is sustainable business approaches and regenerative, flexible working practices.Full transcript, show notes and resources can be accessed here: https://creatingcadence.co/ep82-lara-harrison-balance-boundaries/ MAGIC MIND Special Offer - Get up to 48% off your subscription with code: CADENCEAPRGet your Magic Mind here : www.magicmind.com/CADENCEAPRThe podcast is hosted on Acast and available wherever you listen to your pods. It's edited on Descript, and this season's groovy music track is OneEightFour by Skittle on Blue Dot Sessions.#Sustainability #TripleBottomLine #CreatingCadence #FutureOfWork #FlexibleWorking #SustainableBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #IntentionalProductivity #PurposeDrivenBusiness #RegenerativePractices #MagicMind #MentalPerformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into terror with "The Mortals" as we uncover the eerie survival of David Shaw in Bushman's Hole, a 2004 near-death cave diving nightmare. Experience chilling depths, unexplainable forces, and a true story of survival. Listen now for haunting mysteries!New Merch: https://tr.ee/oysbIK _____________________________The Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/nathanmorris ______________________________

Performance is taking center stage in the beauty and personal care ingredients sector, as revealed on the floor of NYSCC Suppliers Day 2025. Host Victoria Meyer explores the notable shift away from buzzwords like “sustainability” and “natural,” uncovering how companies are reframing their focus towards innovation, plant-based solutions, and advanced product performance. Victoria is joined by John Harrold of Zinco Verde, who discusses novel, energy-efficient zinc oxide for sunscreens, and Christoph Krumm of Sironix Renewables, highlighting breakthroughs in bio-based surfactants derived from agricultural waste. The conversation unpacks how trends like neurocosmetics, microbiomes, and a pragmatic approach to environmental benefits are shaping the industry's direction. Get a first-hand perspective on what's driving R&D, purchasing, and consumer choices in today's dynamic beauty ingredient market. Gain insights on the following topics: Innovation Takes Center Stage: Companies are pivoting away from buzzwords like “sustainability” and “natural,” putting real innovation and performance at the heart of product development. Neurocosmetics and Microbiome Science and how new ingredients target mood and neurological benefits alongside appearance, while microbiome-friendly formulations gain traction. Sustainability Reconsidered: Companies shift from "sustainability" rhetoric to pragmatic solutions and value-driven innovation. Plant-Based Performance: Industry messaging replaces "natural" with "plant-based" and "performance”. Start-up leaders discuss bringing advanced technologies to market  Killer Quote: “If you had asked me this when we spun out as a company, I would have told you bio based is the innovation, right? That is the reason for existing. That's really not the case. As we found. Bio based ingredients matter. People still want them. The reason for existing for us is performance.” — Christoph Krumm, CEO of Sironix  0:00:24 Bonnie's career in chemicals 0:02:51 Responsible Care principles at Evonik  0:04:20 Sustainability's growing importance. 0:05:13 Evonik's sustainability pillars: next-generation solutions, technology, and culture. 0:06:34 Customer demand for sustainable solutions  0:08:29 The importance of culture in driving change 0:13:49 Leadership and career lessons, women in leadership roles, Bonnie's career advice   ***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player.  ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review. ***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com  Wondering how we produce our podcast? We use Transistor to publish our podcast. Check it out here: https://transistor.fm/?via=victoria We use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1 We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://get.descript.com/j0hyfup4gm0t 

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"Beef stew for breakfast, in this heat? Only in Vietnam - and somehow, it works."I've lived in Saigon for nine years, and yet, this city's food scene never stops surprising me. Let me bring you through Michelin Guide's 2025 picks - but not the fancy, white-tablecloth stuff. We're talking about the real heroes: local eateries that made it to the Bib Gourmand and Michelin Selected lists for their exceptional quality and value.This episode was a blast to record. From simmering bò kho in a clay pot to coconut ice cream in a coconut shell, to nearly getting hit by an ambulance while searching for bún chả - this was part food tour, part love letter to Saigon, and part chaos. And that's exactly what I love about it.Whether you're living here, planning a trip, or just a food nerd like me, I hope this episode gives you a taste of what makes Vietnamese cuisine - and its people - so special.Key Talking PointsThe Michelin Guide in Vietnam – What it means, how it's grown, and why it matters for local businesses and the country's global image.What is Bib Gourmand? – A Michelin recognition for restaurants that offer great food at great value—not just fine dining.Three Must-Try Local Spots – Bò kho at Bà Gà, bún chả at Bun Cha Van, and cơm tấm at a street spot near the airport.Why Vietnamese People Don't Care (And That's Fine) – Most locals don't know or care about Michelin, they just know where the food is good.The Chaos and Charm of Eating in Saigon – From blowing on cold ice cream to dodging motorbikes, eating here is always an experience.Chapters and Timestamps01:10 – Starting our food journey at Bà Gà with bò kho in a clay pot07:30 – Coconut & longan ice cream and Vietnamese hospitality18:30 – Bún chả at Bun Cha Van: sesame, spring rolls, and giant fish sauce29:00 – Heading to our third spot: cơm tấm heaven near the airport34:30 – Huge pork chops, sweet-savory flavors, and food nostalgia42:00 – Why Saigon's food scene is infinite and magical"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 The full list of winners is here. Support the show

You won't believe how good it still sounds — that's the power of the right setup. - Niall MackayAfter producing over 70 podcasts — including award-winning shows — I've recorded everywhere from tiled bedrooms in Vietnam to purpose-built studios in Europe. And I get asked all the time:Should I record from home, or use a podcast studio?There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are key differences you should know. Whether you're a solo creator, business owner, or someone thinking about starting a podcast, this episode breaks down the real pros and cons of each option, not just from theory, but from years of lived experience.Key Takeaways:*Sound Quality Isn't Just About the Room You can get amazing sound at home with the right gear, but you need to understand mic choice and room treatment.*Dynamic vs Condenser Mics — and Why Blue Yeti Isn't It If you're recording at home, ditch the condenser mic. I explain why dynamic mics are a game-changer.*Studio Sound vs Real SoundA quick demo comparing raw audio with studio sound enabled — so you can hear the difference for yourself.*The Real Costs: Gear, Time, and EnergyRenting a studio vs building your own setup — and why time might be your most expensive cost.*Professionalism and First ImpressionsHow using a studio can elevate your brand and your guest's experience — especially if you're recording video too.*Which Setup is Right for You?It depends on your goals. I help you figure out what makes sense for your time, budget, and long-term vision.Chapters and timestamps01:00 – Home Setup vs Studio: What Makes the Biggest Difference06:00 – Mic Matters: Why You Should Ditch the Blue Yeti10:00 – Time, Cost & Convenience15:00 – Looking and Sounding Professional20:00 – So… What Should You Choose?25:00 – Launching Saigon's First Podcast StudioSend us a textEmail me (niall@sevenmillionbikes.com) or contact me on Seven Million Bikes Podcasts Facebook or Instagram to book your free Podcast Audit!Thanks to James Mastroianni from The Wrong Side Of Hollywood for the endorsement! 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!

Send us a textReady, 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?

Show Notes:Here's my ‘What I Watched in May 2025' episode! This is everything I watched in the month of May. I apologize for the sound quality - I think Descript wasn't picking up my headset mic. See you on June 30th after I take the rest of June off!Who's There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcEmail: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I am joined by my co-author, Dr. Miroslava Chávez-García, to celebrate the first anniversary of our book, Is Grad School For Me?: Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students (UC Press). We discuss our collaborative writing process, the impact the book has had over the past year, and our reflections on what made the partnership successful. Our discussion also explores the inspiration behind the book, our professional growth, and plans for future projects. If you liked what you heard, check out ⁠episode 253 on our book launch reflection.  Sign the petition to save TRIO and learn more at www.trioalumni.org. You can learn more about my speaking services ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.   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. To 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.*  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a single twist of fate changed your life forever?In this episode of The Mortals, discover two jaw-dropping, true stories of survival, grief, and redemption that will restore your faith in the power of miracles.Story 1:Architect Daniel Reynolds was supposed to board a doomed flight—but one unexpected delay saved his life. His experience will leave you questioning destiny and the hidden forces that shape our journeys.Story 2:After the devastating loss of his son, Mark Halperin transformed tragedy into hope—impacting over 3,000 children through a mission built on love, resilience, and legacy.You'll walk away from this episode with a new perspective on grief, healing, and the mysterious ways the universe works—even when we can't see it.New Merch: https://tr.ee/oysbIK _____________________________The Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/nathanmorris ______________________________

Can hybrid grapes revolutionize the wine world? Adam Huss — Host of the Beyond Organic podcast and Co-owner of Centralas Cellars breaks down what a hybrid truly is, explaining how traditional breeding — and nature itself — has long crossed grape species. With over 70 grape species worldwide, today's modern hybrids are the result of generations of crossing, backcrossing, and innovation. We explore the impact of WWII on agriculture, France's ban on hybrids in appellation wines, and why developing new hybrids is critical for disease resistance, flavor discovery, and more sustainable farming. Plus, Adam shares insights into trialing the “married vine” system — a potential game-changer for soil health, pest management, and flavor expression. Resources:         135: Cold Hardiness of Grapevines 217: Combating Climate Chaos with Adaptive Winegrape Varieties 227: Andy Walkers' Pierces Disease-Resistant Grapes are a Success at Ojai Vineyard Adam Huss – LinkedIn Centralas Organic Wine Podcast South Central Los Angeles Couple Opens New Winery Dedicated to Organic Values, Transparency, Inclusion Wine's F- Word Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.   Transcript [00:00:03] Beth Vukmanic: Welcome to Sustainable Wine Growing with Vineyard Team, where we bring you the latest in science and research for the wine industry. I'm Beth Vukmanic, Executive Director [00:00:13] In today's podcast, Craig Macmillan, critical resource manager at Niner Wine Estates with longtime SIP Certified Vineyard in the first ever. SIP Certified Winery speaks with Adam Huss, host of the Beyond Organic Podcast and co-owner of Centralis Cellars. [00:00:32] Adam breaks down what a hybrid truly is, explaining how traditional breeding and nature itself has long crossed grape species with over 70 grape species worldwide. Today's modern hybrids are the result of generations of crossing, backcrossing, and innovation. [00:00:50] We explore the impact of World War II on agriculture, France's ban on hybrids and Appalachian wines, and why developing new hybrids is critical for disease resistance, flavor discovery, and more sustainable farming. [00:01:03] Plus, Adam shares insights into trialing the married vine system, a potential game changer for soil health, pest management, and flavor expression. [00:01:12] When Lizbeth didn't get into nursing school on her first try, she could have given up. Instead, she partnered with her mentor Alex, to make a new plan, attend classes part-time, build up her resume and get hands-on hospital work experience. Now Lizbeth has been accepted into Cuesta College's nursing program and her dream of becoming a nurse is back on track. [00:01:36] Lizbeth is a Vineyard Team, Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholar. You can help more students like her who are the children of Vineyard and winery workers reach their dreams of earning a degree by donating to the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship. Just go to vineyardteam.org/donate. [00:01:53] Now let's listen in. [00:01:58] Craig Macmillan: Our guest today is Adam Huss. He is the host of the Beyond Organic Podcast and also co-owner of Centralis Winery in Los Angeles, California. And today we're gonna talk about hybrid grape varieties. Welcome to the podcast, Adam. [00:02:11] Adam Huss: Thanks, Craig. I really appreciate it. Thanks for having me. [00:02:17] Craig Macmillan: So let's just start with the basics. What are hybrid grape varieties? [00:02:22] Adam Huss: I should also say I'm a fan of your podcast as well, so it's really fun to be here. [00:02:26] Craig Macmillan: Thank you. Thank you. [00:02:28] Adam Huss: Been listening for a while. So hybrids, I mean, it's really simple. It's funny, I see stuff on Instagram sometimes where people just are so misinformed and they think that, you know, hybrid means like GMO or something like that. [00:02:41] A hybrid simply is just, you take pollen from grape X, you put it on flowers from grape y, and if those two grapes are from different species, you have a hybrid. If they're from the same species, you just have a cross, and this is something that has been part of traditional breeding since forever. It's also what happens naturally in the wild. [00:03:00] Or I hate, I actually just use two words I try not to use at all, which is like natural and wild, but in forests and streams forests and backyards without human intervention, these pollen get exchanged by wind and everything else and have led to, you know, some of the more. Old popular varieties of grapes that are, considered hybrids that we know of now, like Norton and Isabella and Kaaba. [00:03:23] Nobody actually crossed them. They just happened. So yeah, that's, that's a hybrid. It's very simple. [00:03:29] Craig Macmillan: That's what they are, what aren't they and what are some of the myths surrounding them? [00:03:33] Adam Huss: yeah, great question. You can't generalize about hybrids. Generally speaking. So that's really important thing for people to wrap their heads around, which is because. You know, we'll get into this, but so much, so many hybrids are, and just hybrids in general, are wrapped up in prejudice because we live in this sort of viniferous centric wine world. [00:03:56] You know, , those of us who are in wine, but there, you just can't generalize. The qualities of hybrids are just like humans. Like it depends on what your parents are. You know, you, you get different things every time you mix 'em up and you're not like your brother or sister. If you have a sibling, you know you're gonna be different from them even though you have the same parents. [00:04:13] So that's the same thing happens with grapes. There's genetic diversity and mutation happens and. For hybrids, , the possibilities, the potentials are literally infinite. It's pretty incredible to know that possibility exists. There are over 70 species of grapes on earth besides vitus vara, and if you cross any of those two varieties, yeah, you'll get a genetic cross that's 50 50 of, of two different species. [00:04:40] But that. Within that you could do that cross again and get a different variety of grape, even with the same cross. So it's just amazing. [00:04:51] The modern hybrids that are now out there are. Often multi-species crosses and have been crossed. Generationally again and again and back crossed and recrossed. And so, you know, I was just looking at a hybrid grape that had five species of grapes in its family tree. I mean, there are family trees that would make the royals blush, honestly, in some of these hybrids. [00:05:11] So it's not, it's not something that is just, can be just said. You can say one thing about it or that. And, and the idea of hybridizing doesn't imply anything at all, really, like it is just this process that happens that we've been doing for a long time. This might be a good thing to dispel some of the prejudices. [00:05:34] You know, something like the word foxy often gets thrown around when we start talking about hybrids. I did a whole podcast about this what's really interesting, I just brought this word up to a, a young couple here in LA who are growing grapes and they, they had no idea what I was talking about. [00:05:49] So that's kind of encouraging. Like in, in the younger generations, these prejudices and some of these words that we inherited from the last century , are dying out truly. Which is great, but it still persists and you still hear it a lot and. If anybody goes online and researches some of these grapes, so much of the information available online is actually still misinformation and prejudiced because it comes from this vinifirous centric culture. [00:06:15] And so it's really important for people to understand that like foxy is not what it sounds like. It sounds like it would be this animalistic, musky, maybe scent gland tinged aroma, flavor thing, but. If you taste the grapes that are known as foxy and you go, you know, start researching this by tasting, you'll find that it's actually kind of delicious. [00:06:37] It's usually fruity and you know, candy like strawberry raspberry flavors. And for those of us in the US. It's often something we associate with Grapiness because of Welchs. And the flavors of Welchs, which come from the Concord grape, which is a Foxy grape, are these grapey flavors that we grew up with. [00:06:57] This sense of like grape candy and stuff like that. And that's a lot of times what you find in these, but again, it depends a lot on. The level of the compounds that are in that specific hybrid. Again, you can't, you can't generalize. And just like with anything, if you mix different compounds together, you'll get these nuances and you might have some of that flavor or aroma, but it'll be blended with other things. [00:07:17] And so it takes on new characteristics. So it's way more complex than just thinking like a. All grapes that are hybridized are foxy. That's absolutely not true. Or that foxy is this monolithic thing or that foxy is bad. None of those are true. And then really the other thing to realize is in. Grapes in the native North American varieties of species of grapes. [00:07:41] There's really only one that has been used traditionally in grape breeding and hybridization that has these flavors. And that's Vitus labrusca. It just happened to be used quite a bit because it's endemic to the East coast where a lot of the Europeans who started all this breeding were living and, and it was, you know, very readily apparent in the forest of the East coast. [00:07:59] So that. Got used a lot and it's also got a lot of great qualities of fungal resistance and stuff like that. Muscadine is the other grape that has it, but it's got a different genetic structure so it doesn't get crossed a lot or hybridized a lot. [00:08:11] Craig Macmillan: So like, what are the advantages of hybrids where you take vinifira and you cross it with a Native American indigenous grape? What are the benefits? [00:08:21] Adam Huss: Yeah. Another great question. Just , the historical perspective on this is really important. I think. So, you know, Europeans came here a couple hundred years ago, and eventually they brought some of their favorite plants over, one of which were their grapes. And what they noticed right away is that their grapes, I. [00:08:38] Suffered and died without exception, just across the board. Anything they brought over grape wise just kept dying, kept dying. You know, many people tried for a century at least, you know, including people like Thomas Jefferson, people with enormous amounts of resources, and they just failed. They failed to grow these grapes. [00:08:56] Meanwhile, you know, these things like. Norton, this, these hybridized grapes started developing and people noticed like, oh, this grape, it's crossing with some of , the local varieties and it's doing really well. So they began to realize, like they didn't know then that part of, one of the benefits that you get is phylloxera resistance, for example. [00:09:16] But that was a big one and came to save, you know, Europe's wine industry at the end of the 19th century. But also you have these grapes that . Evolved with the fungal pathogens of this, of these climates of North America and other places around the planet. So they've developed resistance and tolerance for all these things. [00:09:38] And so when you cross them with vinifira, you get some of the desirable characteristics that you might like from Vera, and hopefully you'll get some of that, you know, hardiness and fungal resistance and some of the other, just. General benefits of having hybridized interesting new flavors and characteristics [00:09:56] Craig Macmillan: have you seen some examples of this in your, in your travels? [00:10:01] Adam Huss: the fungal resistance and things like [00:10:03] Craig Macmillan: resistance or Pierces disease resistance or anything like that. [00:10:07] Adam Huss: Oh yeah. I mean, I. Whew, so many. I mean, the fact that people can grow grapes organically in Vermont for example, relies almost entirely on hybrids. You know, first of all, they have extremely cold winters there. They have extremely wet, hot, humid summers there. And if you try to grow vinifera there the only way to do it is with chemicals and, and a lot of heartache and, and high risk agriculture. [00:10:35] But here we have somebody like Matt Niess, who's working entirely with hybrids, with his winery, north American Press, and basically he's not using any sprays in any of his vineyards in here in California because these. These grapes have genetics that developed for resistance to the fungal pathogens of the East Coast. [00:10:55] And so you bring them to this nice dry, you know, Mediterranean climate, they're just like, they're crazy. They're like you know, they're, you can basically spray free now. I mean, some people have a problem with zero sprays because they don't want things to develop, but he has a 70-year-old baco noir vineyard, for example, that's in like a wet region in Sonoma that. [00:11:18] He has never sprayed and it's pumping out grapes and looking beautiful every year. And the really interesting thing about it's, there are some inter plantations of vinfiera in that like somebody. Planted something. Maybe it was Pinot Noir in with the Baco. It's like one every, you know, like there's only a few, a handful of these scattered throughout the acre of the Baco noir, and you can tell which ones those are every year because they're just decimated by mildew by the end of the year, whereas the Baco is just spotless and beautiful. [00:11:46] So that's a really like obvious, [00:11:49] Craig Macmillan: What are the wines like? The bako noir? I've never had a bako noir. [00:11:53] Adam Huss: Oh, his wines. Well, so Baco is nice. It's, I mean, it's higher acid. It's almost like a high acid. Gosh, I don't know what, it's hard. I, I, I hate to go down the rabbit hole of like trying to compare it to a vinifira, but it is unique. But it's a deep red almost interior, like with deep purple, higher acid flavors, but pretty balanced, really luscious. Dark fruited flavors maybe a little. Like Syrah, like meatiness, there may be a touch. You might find that it depends on the year. He's had a couple different vintages, so it's been really interesting to see. I'm, I'm kinda like loving following that year by year, seeing the vintage variation and what. [00:12:35] Different things come out because nobody's really doing this. Nobody's, nobody's experimenting with these. So we don't really know how they'll do in, in California other than what he's doing. And just a couple other growers. But he also this year introduced awba for the first time back into California. [00:12:50] The last catawba Vines were ripped out of California in like the sixties, and he, planted some and finally was able to harvest a crop this year and released what was once. California, I mean, the America's most popular wine from the Ohio River Valley is sparkling catawba, and it's like pink and just delicious, beautiful, beautiful stuff. [00:13:10] If I can step back, I think a lot of the discussion of hybrids, again, comes from this perspective of vinifira culture and how do we. Help vinifera become better. How do we use these hybrids as a tool to help, you know, this sort of vinifira centric culture? But I, I would, I'd like to reframe it. [00:13:31] I think a better way to look at this is hybridization is kind of just what we always do with agriculture. It's how you evolve and adapt your agriculture. Ecologically in the absence of modern chemistry that we have. So like before World War ii, and part of, and this is part of the history, France's history too, is like, you know, we had RA decimating their, their vineyards as well as. , we didn't just bring phylloxera back from North America, we brought BlackRock, Downey mildew, powdery mildew. So , their vines were just like dying. Like they were just dying. And so there was this urgent need and a lot of the hybridization, a lot of, some of our, you know, hybrids like Save El Blanc and things like that. [00:14:15] Came from French breeders who were just trying to save the French wine industry. Like they just wanted to have wine, let alone vinifira. You know, it was that. It was pretty bad at the end of that set, you know? And so they developed these new things and then we, you know, things like Isabella and catawba and things like that were coming over from North America, some of our hybrids that came from here, and pretty soon they had these really productive, really hardy vines with new, interesting flavors that. [00:14:41] People kinda liked 'cause they are like fruity and delicious and interesting and new and, and if you're a farmer and you have less inputs and you get a more productive, like higher yields on your vine, like, it's just kind of a no-brainer. And so people were just planting these things. They really were taking off. [00:14:59] And in 1934, the French were like, whoa, whoa, whoa. Like our, our, first of all, our. Ancient vinifera cultures are going to be completely diluted, but second of all, we're gonna devalue the market 'cause we're gonna have all this like, it's too abundant, you know? So they made, in 1934, they made hybrids illegal in the French Appalachians. [00:15:17] And so that legacy is something that still sticks with us. Of course then World War II happened and we. Didn't really pay much attention to wine at all 'cause we were just trying to survive. But once World War II was over and the the war machine transferred into the pesticide and industrial agricultural machine, the French realized they could keep Vera alive on root stocks of American hybrids or American native varieties by spraying them with these new novel chemistry chemicals. [00:15:49] And so then they started enforcing the ban on hybrids because they could, and they knew they could have the, this alternative. And so that's when you saw like they had their own sort of version of reefer madness where you, you saw a lot of misinformation and hyperbole and outright propaganda and lies about these, these grapes because they were trying to get them out of French vineyards. [00:16:10] It's important to realize that Ban the EU just lifted the ban on hybrids in Appalachian wine in 2021. So it's kind of not surprising that some of these prejudices and misinformation still persist today. We're not too far away from that. I. [00:16:26] Craig Macmillan: And, and why was the band lifted? Do you know? [00:16:30] Adam Huss: That's a great question. It's, it was lifted for ecological reasons because they're realizing these are really important to dealing with climate change. This is like, if you want a sustainable industry, you need to be able to adapt. When you're inside this, this world of vinifira, what I call the vinifira culture, which is, you know, very centered on Vera. [00:16:50] You don't realize how strange it is. You know, it's kind of like growing up with a, a weird family, you know? It's all you know, so you don't know how strange they are until you start seeing the rest of the world. But to think that, you know, 50 years ago we just decided that maybe like. 10 grapes were the pinnacle of viticultural achievement for all time, and we've basically invested all of our energies into, you know, propagating those around the planet and preserving them at all costs is kind of strange when you think about the whole history of agriculture. [00:17:20] And it's really only possible because of cheep fossil fuels and the novel chemistry that we. Have put into our systems. And so if you take those out, if you start thinking ecologically about how do you develop a wine system, I mean the question is like, does it make sense when farming in a world where the only constant is change and we just live in a dynamic world, does it make sense to try to do everything you can to prevent change? [00:17:45] Like is prevention of change like a good strategy? And so I think, you know, diversity and adaptation are. What have always worked, you know, historically through agriculture, and that's kind of the future. I mean, in a real sense, vinifera culture is the past and hybrids are the future. If we want to have a future, there's my enthusiastic, [00:18:09] Craig Macmillan: Well, I'd like you to expand a little bit more on that. 'cause we we have a group of hybrids that are well known or are commonly used. I've, I've been hearing about Marquette a lot more, um, As having a lot of potential WW. What does that future potentially look like and what are some things that would have to happen for that potential to be realized? [00:18:31] Adam Huss: So we have invested, you know, millions of dollars in time and energy and even policy into developing, , the chemicals that we now use to support our, viticulture. And to make it possible in places like Virginia, where, you know, they're developing a whole wine industry there around vinifira in a climate that is, you know, like I said, that was the climate that like Thomas Jefferson failed for and everyone else for hundreds of years failed to grow it there. [00:18:59] If we invested that same amount of time and energy and money into breeding programs and into. Research for the kinds of things that we're now discovering, like DNA markers so that we can have DNA marker assisted breeding. So you're, you're speeding up the breeding process by sometimes two, three years. [00:19:19] Which is, which is significant in a process that can take, you know, 10 to 20 years that any, any little bit helps. So that kinda stuff and just more of it, more private breeders, making it more valuable for private breeders. I always think it's really interesting that like billionaires would rather just do another sort of like cult. [00:19:39] Ego, Napa cab investment, you know, rather than like breed their own personal variety of grape that nobody else could have. I mean, I'm not recommending that, but like, to me that seems really interesting as an idea. You could just have your own proprietary grape variety if you wanted to, you know, but nobody's thinking that way. [00:19:58] But I would say breeding, putting our, our time and energy into breeding not new varieties is, . Really important and, and working with the ones that are already there, I mean. The only reason California's so such strangers to them is because it's so easy to grow here. You know, we're relatively speaking and I get that. [00:20:15] I mean, you know, people like what they like and, and change is hard and market conditions are what they are. But I think we're at a point where. Marking conditions are changed. Like I said, you know, this young couple I was just talking to don't, don't have never even heard the word foxy. And so I think there's a lot more openness to just what's in the glass. Now. [00:20:35] Craig Macmillan: So some. Of it's messaging. If we can have wines that people can taste and do it in a context that's new to them. So there may be an opportunity here with newer wine drinkers or younger wine drinkers potentially, is what it sounds like to me. [00:20:48] Adam Huss: Yeah, and I. I mean, some of this is also realizing all the different ways that hybrids are already being used and could be used. Like, you know, we know you mentioned Pierce's disease. Pierce's disease is this disease that's endemic to California and is heading north. I mean, it's really on the threshold of all of the major wine regions of, of California. [00:21:11] And the only ways . To stop it without hybrids, without resistant hybrids are, are pretty intense. You know, it's like eliminating habitat through, , basically creating a sterile medium of your vineyard and then spraying with insecticides, you know some, sometimes pretty intense insecticides. [00:21:29] The alternative though is there are now multiple varieties of grapes that are. Resistant to them that are tolerant to it so they, they can carry the bacteria, but it won't affect the health of the vine. Those were bred, some of them here, right here in California at uc Davis. And yet if you go to the University of California Agricultural Network Resources page that, you know, kind of handles all the IPM for California, sort of like the resource. [00:21:56] And if you read about Pierce's disease, it makes zero mention of using tolerant. Varieties as a management strategy. And it makes no mention that there are even are tolerant varieties to Pierce's disease as a management strategy. So just that kind of stuff is the shift that has to happen. 'cause it just shows how vinifera centric our entire industry is, like from the top down, even when there are these great strategies that you can use and start implementing to combat these things, ecologically versus chemically. [00:22:25] They're not there, you know, they're not being mentioned. So just little things like that would go a long way. Also, you know, I mean, one of my fun little facts is like. There are already hybrids being used significantly, like probably everybody on who's listening to this has, if you've bought a bottle of wine at a grocery store that was under 20 bucks, you've probably drunk hybrids because 10,000 acres of ruby red is grown in California to make mega purple and mega purples. Pretty much in every, like, you know, mass produced under $20 bottle of wine and it's got esra, Vitus, esra in it. So you've probably been drinking hybrids and not even known about it. [00:23:04] In terms of these Andy Walker hybrids, I do have a little that which were bred for Pierce's disease resistance. I also have kind of a fun story in that I, as you know, like we've, we've both talked to Adam Tolmach, who replanted a whole block that he lost to Pierce's disease with these hybrid varieties, and these are designed specifically to retain a lot of vinifira characteristics. They're like 97% back crossed to be. vinifira and 3% with Vitus, Arizona to have that Pierce's disease resistant specifically. So they don't have a lot of the other benefits that like a higher percentage of North American native varieties would have. Like they, they're still susceptible to powdery mildew and other mildew pretty, pretty intensely, [00:23:44] but just in terms of flavor for anybody who's out there. So I've, I've barrel tasted with Adam. Tasted each of those varieties individually out a barrel. And then we went to his tasting room and tried all of his wines and, and got to, and then he, instead of keeping, he has two red hybrid varieties, two white hybrid varieties, and he blends them and makes a, you know, a, a red blend and a white blend that he calls a state red and state white. [00:24:09] And we went to his tasting room and he makes beautiful wine. All of his wines are great, but no joke. Everybody in my party. Preferred the hybrids to like all of his pinots or raw chardonnay, I mean, I have no idea why. I mean, but, and that's just anecdotal, obviously nothing scientific, but the very least I can say the, the flavors are exciting and delicious. [00:24:29] Right. [00:24:30] Craig Macmillan: If you can get them in front of the consumer, [00:24:33] Adam Huss: Yeah. [00:24:33] Craig Macmillan: the key. That's really the key. [00:24:35] Adam Huss: Right, right, [00:24:36] Craig Macmillan: And for, your own wine making. Are you making wine from hybrids for yourself? [00:24:40] Adam Huss: Not yet just 'cause there are, there just aren't any in California very much, you know, I mean, it's like little patches here and little patches there. And the people that have them are using them for themself, you know, for their own growing. They've grown them specifically you know, Camus has planted some of these Andy Walker hybrids along their riparian corridors to prevent Pierce's disease. [00:24:58] Those varieties specifically are being used. I don't know if they're blending those in. With like their cab or whatever. I honestly think they could, but I don't know if they are. They're probably, I dunno what they're doing with them, but I do grow them here in Los Angeles and I'm, but they're, you know, it's like I'm trying out a bunch of different things, partly just to see how they do, because, you know, they haven't been grown here. [00:25:21] They were developed for colder, wetter climates and so, you know what, how will they grow here in Los Angeles? There's a lot of unanswered questions for some of these. [00:25:30] Craig Macmillan: You and I were chatting before the interview and you have a, a new project that you're very. Excited about tell us a little bit about that, because I thought that was pretty cool. [00:25:39] Adam Huss: Yeah. Thanks. So this past summer, my wife and I finalized the acquisition of this farm in upstate New York that I'm going to develop into a. Married Vine Vida Forestry Demonstration and Research Project. And, and married vines, essentially vines growing with living trees. [00:26:02] But the best way to think about it is if you know the three Sisters of Agriculture, the corn, beans and squash idea, where you plant these. This guild of, of a Polyculture guild, and they have these symbiotic stacking benefits and productivity. This is what a married vine polyculture is for perennial agriculture. And so I don't just see it as vine and tree, but also vine and tree, and then a ground cover and or small shrubs or things like that that are also perennials planted in a guild together to create these stacking benefits and productivity. [00:26:35] Multiple productivity layers as well as making it a grable system because the vines will be up in trees and and we're gonna call it the Beyond Organic Wine Forest Farm. [00:26:47] Craig Macmillan: So gimme some more detail on this. So like, what are the other plants that are in the forest and how are the vines, what's the spacing like? How, how many trees per vine or vine per tree? [00:27:01] How is the vine trellis? Um, I just, I'm really curious about this idea because this goes back to very, very ancient times. [00:27:09] Adam Huss: Yes. Yeah, yeah, [00:27:09] Craig Macmillan: Uh, that I've read about. I've never seen evidence of it, but I have been told that going back to like Roman times, they would plant grapevines, interplant with things like olives, [00:27:18] Adam Huss: yeah, yeah. Yeah. And [00:27:20] Craig Macmillan: use the olive as a trails. [00:27:22] I mean, is this the, is this the same kind of concept? [00:27:24] Adam Huss: You can see some of this still in Italy. So even pre roam the Etruscan times is what the oldest versions of this that are still visible in Campania, just north of Napoli, I think is the largest married vine system that is still in production. And I think it's about, it might be about 34 hectares of this variety where they have elm trees. That are really tall, full sized elm trees. [00:27:51] And then between them they sort of have wires or ropes between the trees and the vines grow up like up 15 meters. Like it's crazy. Like the guys that harvest this, they have like specially designed ladders that are built for their stance so that they can like lock into these 18 meter ladders and be up there like with a little pulley and a bucket, and they're lowering grapes down from way up in the end. [00:28:14] And you get. So many cool things about that, you know, the, the ripeness and the PHS of the grapes change, the higher you go up in that system. , the thinking is they might have even been used to like. Just inhibit invading armies because , it's like a wall of vines and trees that create like almost a perimeter thing. [00:28:33] That that's also how they're being used in Portugal, they are sort of like if you have a little parcel of land, you use trees and vines to create like a living fence keep your domestic animals inside. And animals that might eat them outside and protect, you know, from theft and things like that. [00:28:51] Keep all your crops in a little clo, like a little controlled area. There are old systems where. They're more like feto systems where they were using maple trees and just pollarding them at, at about head height. And every year, every year or two, they would come in and clip off all the new growth and feed it to the livestock. [00:29:10] And meanwhile, the vines were festooned between the, the maple trees is like, you know, just like a garland of, of grapevine. So there's a lot of different things. And what I wanna do is trial several of them. One of the most. Interesting ones that I just saw in whales uses living willows, where you literally just stick a willow slip in the ground, bend it over to the next one that's about a meter and a half away and attach it. [00:29:35] And so you have these arched willow branches that grow once you stick 'em in the ground. They start growing roots and they create like a head high trellis, like a elevated trellis system, and you plant vines in them. And, and it literally looks just like. Like a row of grapevines that you would find here, except the, the trellis is alive and there's no wires and, and you prune the tree when you prune the vine in the winter, you know? [00:29:58] And Willow, I, I don't know if you know, but the, the other interesting thing about that is like willow has been used historically that the salicylic acid is known. Obviously that's aspirin and stuff like that. That's where we get, you know, one of our oldest like pain relievers and things like that. [00:30:12] But. It's used in biodynamic preps as well as an antifungal. And so there's some thought that like this system could be really beneficial to the vines growing with those. Specifically for that, like for antifungal properties or just creating a, you know, showering the vines with this, this salicylic acid thing that will help them grow and have health throughout the season without, with, again, reduced need for sprays of anything. [00:30:37] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, and that was why I brought it up is because there's the idea of working with the natural ecology of what's in the germ plasm of native plants. I. Mixing with an import plant. [00:30:51] And then there's the other way of looking at it and saying, well, what, what about recreating the conditions under which this plant that has evolved in the first place? And I, I just think that there's really fascinating concept. It's really intriguing to me. [00:31:05] yeah. And there's so many different ways you could do it, and that's why it's interested in what you're planning on doing, because there's obviously a lot of ways you could do it. [00:31:11] Adam Huss: Yeah, I wanna experiment with several. Like you said, the, the soil benefits are incredible potentials. And then when you're also thinking about what do I do besides just vines and trees, and I mean, the other thing is like. How does it make the wine taste? Like if you plant a vine with an apple tree or a, a black locust tree, or a honey locust tree, or a, or a mulberry tree, like, does, is the vine happier with one of those trees? [00:31:35] You know what I mean? Does it, does it, you know, and if it is, does that make the wine taste better at the end of the day? All these are really fun questions for me. That's why I'm really excited to do it. But also like what are the benefits in terms of, you know, the health of the vine, the health of the tree? [00:31:50] Do they are, is there symbiotic elements? It seems like they would, I, I think a lot about what kind of mycorrhizal connections and associations the trees have, because we vines have our Arbuscular connections. And so if you plant them with a tree that has similar connections, they might actually have a symbiotic benefit. [00:32:07] They might increase that soil network even further. And then if you're planting shrubs like blueberries or flowers, you know, perennial flowers or Forbes and things like that, that could either be grazed or could be gathered or could be another crop even for you, or it could be a protective thing. [00:32:22] There are things like indigo that you might plant because. Deer don't like it. So you might want that growing around the base of your vine tree thing while it's young, because it will prevent the deer from grazing down your baby vines and trees, you know? And so there's just a, a myriad ways of thinking about these guilds that you can do. [00:32:39] Obviously these are, I. Yeah, they're, they're different. If I was doing it in California, if I was in California, I would be thinking more about olives and pomegranates and figs and things like that, you know, like there's a lot less water for growing trees here, so depending on where you are, unless you're on the coast. [00:32:55] Craig Macmillan: Are you planning on using hybrids in your project? [00:32:59] Adam Huss: Yeah. I don't know how I would do it any other way. Yeah, it's, definitely a climate that. If you try to grow ra, like you're just asking for trouble. And, and just, you know, because of my approach is so ecological, like I will attempt to be as minimal inputs as possible is the other way I look at it. [00:33:20] You know, try to just imitate what's happening around to, to see what that landscape wants to do and then how it. Maintains its health and resilience and maybe, and, and I mean, my, my ideal is to spray not at all. But you know, with not a dogma about that. If I see an issue or if I think like I'm building up these pathogen loads in the vineyard, maybe I'll spray once a year, even if they seem like they're doing okay. [00:33:47] You know, I'm not like dogmatic about nose spray, but I, it's a, it's a fun ideal to reach for. And I, you know, I think potentially with. Some of the symbiotic benefits of these systems that could be achievable with with the right hybrids. You know, I mean, again, I don't wanna generalize about hybrids because you have the Andy Walker hybrids on the one end, which you have to treat just like vinifira in terms of the spray program. [00:34:10] And then on the other hand, you have something like Petite Pearl or Norton, which is like in many cases is almost like a bulletproof. Grape, you know, and in California specifically, it would be like insanely. And then you have things right down the middle. Things like tranet that you know, is basically like, I could blind taste you on Tranet and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between it and gewurztraminer . [00:34:31] But it's more cold, hearty, it has a little more disease resistance. Gives you a just a little bit, a little bit more of a benefit while still getting flavors that are familiar to you. If you like those flavors. [00:34:43] Craig Macmillan: Is there one thing that you would tell growers on this topic? One takeaway. [00:34:48] Adam Huss: Great question. I think give hybrids the same allowance that you give Vinifera. I. We all know there's a huge diversity of Vin Nira from Petite Ough to Riesling. And not everyone is right for every wine drinker and not all of them per perform the same in the vineyard. And, and you know, and we tolerate a lot of. [00:35:12] Frailty and a lot of feebleness in our veneer vines. We, we do a lot of care. We do a lot of like, you know, handholding for our veneer vines when necessary. If we extended the same courtesy to hybrids in terms of understanding and willingness to work with them. I think like that would just go a really long way too. [00:35:33] And I think we'd be surprised to find , they're a lot less handholding than, than Venire generally speaking. I. But also just try some. I think a lot of the prejudice comes from just not being exposed to them right now. You know, if you, if you think, if you're thinking negative thoughts about hybrids, get out there and drink some, you probably just haven't had enough yet. [00:35:51] And if you don't like the first one, you know, how many bad Cabernets have you had? I mean, if, if I had stopped drinking vinifira, I [00:35:59] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, that's, that's a really good point. If I judged every wine by the first wine that I tasted, that's probably not a very, [00:36:06] Adam Huss: right. [00:36:07] Craig Macmillan: good education there, [00:36:08] Adam Huss: Prevented me from exploring further, I would've missed out on some of the more profound taste experiences of my life if I'd let that, you know, guide my, you know, my thinking about it. So yeah, I think it's like anything with prejudice, once you get beyond it, it kind of, you see how silly it is, man. [00:36:25] It's, it's like so freeing and, and there's a whole world to explore out there. And like I said, I really think they're the future. Like if we wanna have a future, . We can only cling to the past for so long until it just becomes untenable. [00:36:38] Craig Macmillan: Right. Where can people find out more about you? [00:36:42] Adam Huss: So beyondorganicwine.com is the, the website for me. The email associate with that is connect@organicwinepodcast.com. [00:36:53] Craig Macmillan: Our guest today has been Adam Huss. He is the host of the Beyond Organic Podcast and is the co-owner of Centralas Wines in Los Angeles. [00:37:01] Thank you so much. This has been a really fascinating conversation and I'd love to connect with you at some point, talk more about. Out this, thanks for being on the podcast [00:37:08] Adam Huss: Thank you so much, Craig. Appreciate it. [00:37:13] Beth Vukmanic: Thank you for listening. Today's podcast was brought to you by VineQuest. A Viticultural consulting firm based in Paso Robles, California, offering expert services in sustainable farming, vineyard development, and pest management. With over 30 years of experience, they provide tailored solutions to enhance vineyard productivity and sustainability for wineries and agribusinesses across California. [00:37:38] Make sure you check out the show notes for links to Adam. His wine, brand, Centralis plus sustainable wine growing podcast episodes on this topic, 135 Cold hardiness of grapes 217. Combating climate chaos with adaptive wine, grape varieties, and 227. Andy Walker's Pierce's Disease resistant grapes are a success at Ojai Vineyard. [00:38:04] If you liked the show, do us a big favor by sharing it with a friend, subscribing and leaving us a review. You can find all of the podcasts at vineyardteam.org/podcast and you can reach us at podcast@vineyardteam.org. [00:38:19] Until next time, this is Sustainable Wine Growing with Vineyard Team.   Nearly perfect transcription by Descript

I absolutely loved recording this episode with Hoa. We first met through my Tuesday night quiz at Rabbit Hole, and her warmth, wit, and honesty always stood out. This chat went from laugh-out-loud moments to some truly eye-opening reflections about culture shock, navigating visa bureaucracy, and the sometimes ridiculous expectations placed on Vietnamese women, especially when they marry foreigners.I had a lot to talk about, from Grab drivers not understanding northern accents to what it's like going through a U.S. visa interview during a pandemic, and why Vietnamese weddings feel more like family transactions than personal celebrations. Hoa brought raw honesty, insight, and that cheeky energy that makes her so much fun to talk to.Key Talking PointsWhat it's like to experience culture shock as a Vietnamese person moving from Hanoi to SaigonThe bureaucratic nightmare of getting a U.S. tourist visa—and how Hoa finally got approvedHoa's candid take on being judged for marrying a foreigner (and how she clapped back)The emotional toll of career burnout and planning a 500-person weddingThe hilarious and bittersweet origin story of her nickname “Chang”Observations on American vs. Vietnamese culture, kindness, and food portionsChapters and Timestamps01:00 – Hoa's journey: from Hanoi to Saigon and why she “ran away”08:00 – Hanoi vs. Saigon: culture clash & accent issues14:30 – The U.S. visa nightmare and awkward interview questions23:00 – First time in the U.S.: kindness, sticker shock, and scooters31:00 – Career burnout, moving cities & dealing with depression38:00 – Vietnamese weddings: stress, scale, and social expectations41:30 – Stereotypes of Vietnamese women & being married to an American"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 The full list of winners is here. Support the show

Special Guest Robert Matzkin www.Robmatzkin.com In this powerhouse episode of Profits Unleashed, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and business strategist Rob Matkin—founder of over 16 companies and a man who's had multiple successful exits. This conversation is a masterclass in scaling with clarity, courage, and focus—even when life throws you curveballs. Rob opens up about his journey, from struggling with dyslexia to turning it into a superpower that shaped his leadership style and resilience. What started as a simple favor—giving a friend advice—quickly evolved into his purpose: helping entrepreneurs grow businesses that are both scalable and sustainable. We dive deep into the traps many founders fall into, especially the infamous Superman Syndrome, and how trying to do everything yourself can be the biggest bottleneck in your business. Rob gets real about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people—from co-founders to investors—and why you should never build a business alone again. One of my biggest takeaways? Scaling doesn't have to feel chaotic. Rob breaks down his ladder-based strategy for sustainable growth, starting with a detailed business audit across seven core areas and moving upward, one step at a time. It's all about clarity, intentionality, and momentum. We also explore the emotional side of scaling—those moments when fear creeps in, whether it's hiring your first team member, fulfilling a massive order, or preparing to raise capital. Rob shares how founders can move past that fear and become truly investable by focusing on their team, their coachability, and their execution. Key Takeaways from This Episode: I learned that doing everything myself isn't a badge of honor—it's a bottleneck. Building with the right co-founder and support team changes everything. Scaling is a process, not a leap—it's one rung at a time. Investors care more about execution and coachability than just a flashy pitch. My fear is valid, but it shouldn't drive the strategy.

What happens when a 12-year-old girl becomes the sole survivor of a catastrophic plane crash? In this episode of The Mortals, we uncover the astonishing true story of Bahia Bakari—“The Girl Who Fell From the Sky.” Against all odds, Bahia survived the 2009 Yemenia Flight 626 disaster, enduring a fall into the stormy Indian Ocean and clinging to wreckage for nearly 10 hours, unable to swim and surrounded by darkness. Her story challenges science and fate, raising questions about miracles, human resilience, and the mysteries that linger after near-death experiences.We also explore the remarkable case of Pam Reynolds, whose clinically documented near-death experience continues to puzzle scientists and inspire believers in life beyond. Join us as we journey through two extraordinary tales of survival, consciousness, and the unexplained._____________________________The Mortals Podcast is sponsored by Descript: https://get.descript.com/nathanmorris ______________________________

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Hi friend! In this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at why I almost hit pause on the podcast and how starting my YouTube channel nearly led me there. I'm talking all about shiny object syndrome, video editing overwhelm, and my AHA moment. If you've ever felt like maybe you should take a break or wondered whether it's time to pivot, you're going to love this one. I'm sharing the mindset shifts, the lessons learned, and how I'm finding a balance between growing my YouTube and staying consistent with my podcast. Let's dive in!What you'll learn:Why I nearly paused her podcast for YouTube and what changed her mindHow I overcame the urge to start from scratch with new video toolsThe behind-the-scenes of choosing Descript for both audio and video editingReal talk about imposter syndrome, shiny object syndrome, and staying in your laneHow staying consistent with your podcast supports my long-term business visionNeed help launch your podcast? https://pamelakrista.com/podcast-launch/Need me to edit, upload and schedule your podcast episodes? (Plus create a unique game plan to really grow your show?) https://pamelakrista.com/podcast-managementConnect with Pamela:YouTube: @pamelakristaWebsite: https://www.pamelakrista.comInstagram: @pamelakrista Email: hello@pamelakrista.com

"It's as important as naming your child—your podcast name really matters."This Q&A episode was such a joy to create because it gave me a chance to engage directly with listeners and answer the most relevant and practical questions people have about podcasting. I loved how organic and personal it felt—like having a coffee with someone who genuinely wants to get better at podcasting. It was less about me teaching and more about sharing experiences and lessons I've picked up over the years.What made this episode really meaningful was the diversity of questions—from branding your show and releasing schedules to getting better at hosting and converting your listeners into leads. I hope people realize that the fundamentals of podcasting—consistency, clarity, value—are what matter most. If you listen closely, you'll also hear how my own podcasting journey has evolved and how I've learned from both mistakes and wins.Key Takeaways:- The Podcast Name Is Crucial Keep it short, specific, and obvious to your niche. Avoid quirky names that don't explain the show's content.- Consistency Is Everything Weekly releases are ideal. Monthly won't build an audience. Set a cadence and stick to it.- Master Active Listening To be a great host, practice active listening and avoid asking multiple questions at once.- Direct Questions, Then Silence  Ask one clear question, then shut up and let your guest fill the silence. Don't over-explain.- Give Value, Then Leads Will Come Use a lead magnet (like a free eBook) to collect emails and build trust over time.Chapters and Timestamps01:00 – About Niall and Seven Million Bikes02:00 – Q1: How Important Is the Podcast Name?10:00 – Q2: How Often Should You Release Episodes?15:00 – Q3: How to Be Aware in Conversations & Ask Better Questions21:00 – Q4: How Do You Convert Listeners into Leads?24:00 – Q5: Best Web App Podcast Editor25:00 – Q6: How to Promote Without Being SpammySend us a textEmail me (niall@sevenmillionbikes.com) or contact me on Seven Million Bikes Podcasts Facebook or Instagram to book your free Podcast Audit!Thanks to James Mastroianni from The Wrong Side Of Hollywood for the endorsement! 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!

Send us a textReady, 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?

"Everything we do in Saigon, we're like, 'We don't do this enough.'" - NiallThis episode perfectly captures why I love living in Vietnam — the spontaneity, the constant surprises, and how quickly you can go from urban chaos to countryside magic. What started as a simple glamping trip turned into one of our most memorable adventures yet.Driving on that unfinished highway felt like discovering a secret part of Vietnam that most people will never experience. The workers painting the lines just smiled and waved at us — classic Vietnam hospitality. And then watching those fishermen launch their boats at full speed onto the road? I've never seen anything like it.But honestly, the whole day reminded me why we're still not "done" with Saigon after all these years. There's always something new to discover, always another ferry to catch or countryside road to explore. Even Biscuit seemed to love every minute of it.Key Moments:Ferry crossing for 20 cents with trucks and motorbikesMy ongoing frustration with espresso machines replacing traditional Vietnamese coffeeStumbling onto an unopened highway and just... driving on itMeeting friendly locals who weren't fazed by foreigners on their construction siteWatching boats literally drive up onto the road at sunsetInjuring myself four different ways at a water park (peak Niall behavior)Chapters and Time-stamps:00:00 - Setting Off: Cat Lai Ferry & Escaping Saigon Chaos03:00 - Breakfast Hunt: When Everything's Sold Out by 9 AM06:00 - Ferry Crossing: Old School Saigon Transport10:00 - Food Discovery: Why Random Places Have the Best Meals13:00 - Coffee Crisis: The Death of Traditional Vietnamese Coffee18:00 - Timeout Glamping: Dog-Friendly Countryside Escape20:00 - Rice Paddies & Water Buffalo Hunt27:00 - The Unfinished Highway Discovery30:00 - Sunset & Boat Launching Madness35:00 - Golden Scorpion Water Park Injuries42:00 - Bu Resort: A More Upmarket Hidden Gem47:00 - Highway Redux: Google Maps Hasn't Caught Up50:00 - Sugar Cane Juice & Ferry Home"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 The full list of winners is here. Support the show

Hello Everyone, For a machine-generated transcript of this episode, please see the Descript link here.  Sponsors for this episode: Loving Astrology and Truth Takes Time.  Please sign up for Patrick's newsletter to learn more about future opportunities to be part of a community that is learning astrology together.  For more on Cristy's newsletter(s), see https://cristydlc.substack.com/ *** We would love to hear your thoughts or questions on this episode via SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/SomaticWisdomLoveNotes To show your gratitude for this show, you can make a one-time gift to support Somatic Wisdom with this link. To become a Sustaining Honor Roll contributor to help us keep bringing you conversations and content that support Your Somatic Wisdom please use this link. Thank you! Your generosity is greatly appreciated! *** Podcast editing and production by: Laura Pritchard Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/composers/dpmusic/ Cover art credit: https://www.natalyakolosowsky.com/ Cover template creation by Briana Knight Sagucio      

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I discuss the invaluable skill of pitching yourself to create your own opportunities. If you've ever wondered how people suddenly have access to great opportunities, odds are they may be pitching themselves for that. Today you'll learn exactly how to pitch yourself and you'll discover different scenarios where you might want to pitch yourself, such as for internships, side hustles, bartering, and even working with people you admire. Tune in to learn how to market yourself and your skills effectively, form mutually beneficial relationships, and gain access to hidden opportunities. CORRECTION: On the episode I mention that over 90% of jobs aren't listed publicly and are part of the hidden job market. That number should have been 80%.  If you liked what you heard, check out ⁠episode 269 on tips to improve your networking skills on LinkedIn.  You can learn more about my speaking services ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.   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. To 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.*  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textSteven Dolcemaschio shares his journey from running an independent record label to leading marketing at global consumer brands like Nike, Converse, and Sonos, before entering crypto as CMO of Reown (formerly WalletConnect). He explores how authentic storytelling and human creativity remain crucial differentiators in an increasingly AI-dominated marketing landscape.• Culture and product are at the center of effective brand storytelling across all industries• Technical products in Web3 need better storytelling that focuses on benefits rather than features• Community building is essential - crypto pioneered modern community-centric marketing• Experience-focused marketing creates meaningful connections with users• As Web3 and traditional finance merge, infrastructure companies need to build bridges for mainstream adoption• Future growth will come from passive users wanting seamless experiences, not power users• Human creativity and authentic connection remain irreplaceable as AI threatens to create a "sea of sameness"This episode was recorded through a Descript call on May 14, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/storytelling-beats-features-a-cmos-perspective-on-web3-marketing-with-steven-dolcemaschio/

Send us a textIn this episode of Imperfect Marketing, host Kendra Corman welcomes podcasting coach and marketing expert Darren Saul to unpack the power of podcasting—not just as a content tool, but as a full-fledged marketing engine for business owners and entrepreneurs.Darren shares his journey from corporate recruiting and photography to launching two podcasts and building a thriving content ecosystem. From simple tech setups to editing hacks and promotion strategies, this episode is your all-in-one starter guide to launching a podcast with imperfect action.We explore:Why Podcasting Still Works in 2025Darren's shift from traditional marketing to digital content—and why podcasting stood outThe personal connection podcasts create by putting your voice in someone's ear for 30–60 minutesWhy guesting is a great first step—and how to make the most of it with repurposingGetting Started Without the OverwhelmWhy podcasting today is more accessible than ever (you can start for under $200)Recommended low-budget tools like Zoom, Podbean, Riverside, and simple mic setupsThere are no hard rules—your podcast can be as short or long, polished or raw as you wantTackling the Tech and EditingDarren's take on modern editing tools like Descript, iMovie, CapCut, and AI solutionsWhy you don't need to edit every “um” and “ah”—natural is better than roboticStreamlining your workflow by editing video/audio together in one placePromotion: The Most Important PieceThe biggest mistake podcasters make (hint: not promoting enough!)Darren's tips on ongoing podcast promotion using clips, snippets, quotes, newsletters, and moreTools he loves: Opus Clip, Canva, Riverside, ChatGPT for show notes and blogsMaking Your Podcast Content Work HarderWhy podcasting creates five types of content: audio, video, images, quotes, and writtenRepurposing strategies to avoid “everything looking the same” on your social channelsDarren's advice: creativity is a muscle—exercise it regularly to stay fresh and inspiredThe Business Value of PodcastingWhy podcasting saves time and amplifies your marketingBuilding trust, authority, and audience connection with consistent publishingHow podcasting helps you build relationships faster than a website ever couldDarren's No-Fluff AdviceYou're already creating content—why not podcast and kill two birds with one stone?Use AI to save hours of editing and content creation timeDon't chase perfection—launch with what you have and iterateKey Takeaways for MarketersPodcasting is more accessible, affordable, and effective than everImperfect action beats no action—just startPromotion is just as important as productionPodcasting builds trust faster than most marketing channelsWhether you're a solopreneur thinking about launching a show or a business owner ready to maximize your content strategy, this episode will give you the real-world tools and encouragement you need to get started now—not later. Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage?Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I've got all your AI curiosities covered. It's the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here

Navigating AI, Social Isolation, and Human Connection in Modern MarketingA pattern recognition of social trends around human relationships and connection (e.g. neighbors, lack of dating): how this will play out in the AI-driven business landscape. Consider what "community" could actually mean for your business.Chapters:(1:11) Trends: 18-24 year-olds not dating(2:49) Social Media and Fast Content(6:18) Generative AI(8:40) Importance of Human Connection. True BRAND= competitive advantage(12:50) AI is not a creator, it's a remixer. Links:"Alchemy" by Rory SutherlandUncensored CMO: Scott Galloway vs Rory Sutherland - is the era of brand over?75% of American youth (age 17-24) are ineligible for military service - 5/26/2025 Vani Hari @thefoodbabe"One out of three men under age 30 hasn't had sex in the last year.” YahooPew survey found only a quarter of Americans say they know most of their neighborsDiary of a CEO - Dr Tara SwartMy podcast tools:Record on Riverside: emilybinder.com/riversideRecord / edit: Descript: emilybinder.com/descriptShop my gear: beetlemoment.com/gearHire me:Speaking: emilybinder.com/speakingAdvisory: emilybinder.com/call15min meeting: thinkersone.com/emilybinderConnect:Podcast | My website | Beetle Moment Marketing | LinkedIn | X | Insta | TikTok | YouTube | Email Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I think I grew up more sheltered. I didn't have the typical New York upbringing." - Annie Vo This episode was special in so many ways — not just because it marked six years of A Vietnam Podcast, but because of Annie's story. Her journey from Saigon to Yale, and then full circle back to Vietnam, embodies what this podcast is all about: identity, resilience, and connection.Hearing how Annie navigated culture shock, built a successful career, and now helps others feel seen and supported — that hit home. Her warmth and authenticity reminded me why I started this podcast. These are the conversations that matter. They're real, honest, and grounded in experience. I feel lucky to have shared the mic with her on such a meaningful day.Key Takeaways:- Gossip Girl was based on her high school- Learning English as a child immigrant- Reverse culture shock moving back to Vietnam- What was supposed to be a short stay became 8 years- Her children are growing up bilingual and connected  Chapters and Time-stamps:03:00 - Annie's Background & Career Overview04:00 - Gossip Girl & High School Life in NYC07:00 - Immigrating to the U.S. at Age 513:00 - Learning English & Adjusting to American Life20:00 - Returning to Vietnam & Reverse Culture Shock28:00 - Why She Stayed in Vietnam30:00 - Building a Life and Business in Saigon33:00 - Family, Legacy, and Raising Kids Bilingually"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

Mollie Hughes talks about building a values-led startup, communicating sustainability credibly, and what it takes to stay resilient as a purpose-driven founder.The theme for this season of the podcast is sustainable business approaches and regenerative flexible working practices.Full transcript, show notes and resources can be accessed here: https://creatingcadence.co/ep81-mollie-hughes-sustainable-credibility/ MAGIC MIND Special Offer - Get 40% off your subscription with code: CADENCE40 (Only available for the first 10 orders).Get your Magic Mind here : www.magicmind.com/CADENCE40The podcast is hosted on Acast and available wherever you listen to your pods. It's edited on Descript, and this season's groovy music track is OneEightFour by Skittle on Blue Dot Sessions.#Sustainability #TripleBottomLine #CreatingCadence #FutureOfWork #FlexibleWorking #SustainableBusiness #Reputation #Credibility #WorkLifeBalance #IntentionalProductivity #PurposeDrivenBusiness #GreenClaims #MagicMind #MentalPerformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textResharing an amazing episode of Vet Life Reimagined from 2024. Dr. Dani Rabwin is the founder of Ready Vet Go, a formal mentorship program for new veterinary grads. Dani graduated vet school at UC Davis in 2004, completed an internship, and has been in general practice medicine ever since. An unexpected situation led Dani down a surprising veterinary career path in mentorship which complemented her values of human connection and community.To enter the July 2025 cohort for Ready Vet Go, register by May 31. Use the code SPRINKLE for 10% off! October cohort is also available for registration. Whether you're a new grad preparing to launch your veterinary career or a clinic looking to support and retain early-career associates, this is your chance to join a program built to make thriving—not just surviving—the norm. For new grads: You'll gain the tools, confidence, and mentorship to build strong client relationships, manage your time, approach cases with clarity, and protect your wellbeing. For practices: You'll streamline onboarding, improve retention, and set your new hires up for success (and production) with structured mentorship—without adding more to your plate.Resources:Episode on YouTubeReady Vet Go websiteVeterinary Wellbeing Buddy with Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DIPACLMAVMA's Dog Bite Prevention Coloring BookReady, 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?

"There is  more  and more money  going into podcasting advertising every year. Billions and billions now worldwide. So where is it?"Let's be honest—everywhere you turn, you're being told podcasting is a goldmine. Billions of dollars in ad revenue! Massive growth! Side hustle magic! But where is that money really going? Because it's not landing in your inbox—or mine.In this episode of Smarter Podcasting, I'm joined by the brilliant Charlotte Lewis-West, a podcast strategist with a background in broadcast journalism and over a decade working with brands like GSK, Microsoft and Unilever. She's also one of my favourite people to work with at Seven Million Bikes Podcasts.Together, we dig into the real value of podcasting—and why making money through ads and sponsorships isn't the only (or smartest) goal. Charlotte and I get honest about what we've seen in the industry: the hype, the empty promises, and the reality for both indie creators and big-name brands.Here's what we cover:Why most podcast ad money goes to massive networks and the same three sponsors (hello, BetterHelp)Why I've hit over 100,000 downloads and never once had a sponsor approach meWhy brands keep making the same mistakes when launching a show—and how to avoid themThe real return on investment: brand awareness, authority, networking, and trustWhy engagement rate matters more than total downloadsHow to use your podcast to build relationships, not just numbersHow you should actually handle sponsors if they do come knocking (and how not to sell out your voice)We also get into some hard truths about what makes a podcast successful. Spoiler: it's not going viral or chasing trends. It's consistency, knowing your audience, and delivering actual value—week after week.This isn't about crushing dreams. It's about saving you from wasting time, money, and energy on the wrong things—and helping you build a podcast that works for you and your business.Timestamps02:02 – Why I started Smarter Podcasting and what we've achieved03:46 – Charlotte breaks down where the podcast ad money really goes07:00 – Why most shows (even good ones) don't get sponsors09:52 – How many downloads I've had—and why that's not the whole story13:00 – The real reasons to start a podcast (hint: not for ad money)17:30 – The biggest mistakes brands make with podcasts20:10 – “Build it and they will come” is a lie22:32 – The indie podcaster dilemma: doing too much at once24:58 – Monetization beyond sponsorship: smarter ways to get ROI28:10 – What to look for in a sponsor—and how to avoid sounding fake30:45 – Why authentic ads win and scripts usually suckSend us a textThe Podcast Launch LabThe Podcast Makeover 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!

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I am joined by Yvonne Armenta, a public speaking consultant and founder of Latina Presente, to discuss public speaking as a form of advocacy. We discuss the way public speaking can be a powerful advocacy tool for first-gen, Latina, and introverted individuals. Yvonne shares her personal journey from being a tech professional to becoming a public speaker and consultant, highlighting the particular challenges and strengths of introverted speakers. She also shared practical strategies for improving public speaking and storytelling skills. Whether you're apprehensive about public speaking or eager to become a professional speaker, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement. If you liked what you heard, check out episode 262 on my top five public speaking skills and episode 233 on my speaking services. You can learn more about my speaking services ⁠here⁠.   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. To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   You can connect with Yvonne at the following links:  https://www.instagram.com/chatswithyvonne_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-armenta/ https://www.chatswithyvonne.com/ 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.*  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina Carter is the author, illustrator, and founder of Gumnut Trails—a unique collection of Outdoor Adventure Guides that help families rediscover the joy of exploring nature together.In this episode, we dive into how Christina's own nature-rich childhood inspired her to create the “Lonely Planet of childhood adventures”—starting with four beautifully illustrated Guides across Melbourne.Each Adventure Guide transforms an ‘ordinary' walk into an immersive experience using storytelling, creative missions, and joyful illustrations. Designed to be interactive, screen-free, and deeply local, Gumnut Trails helps families connect with the natural spaces around them in fun, meaningful ways.Every guide is built around the history, features, and hidden stories of each location. Months of on-the-ground exploring, researching, writing, and illustrating go into each one—making them more than just ready-made adventures, but true works of art.What began as one parent's mission to capture the magic of a childhood spent outdoors is now a growing movement.So how did it all come together—and what's next for Gumnut Trails? Let's find out.Website: www.gumnuttrails.com.auFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumnut_trails/ CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

30 AI prompts for your meeting transcripts: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YrrD99p4ngiw8FAc9A4FWKwjAIJIHfxfbCH70NMGdt8/edit?usp=sharingLet me know what else I should build some prompt templates for

Join me, Louise Brogan, in this episode of Raise Your Visibility Online as I dive into LinkedIn's big move toward vertical video—and what it means for B2B marketers like us. I'll walk you through the new video tab features, share practical production tips, and show you how to tap into the latest trends to boost your visibility. I also break down insights from LinkedIn's 2025 Grads Report, including the most in-demand jobs and fastest-growing cities. Plus, I introduce you to Descript—my go-to video editing tool that makes creating content so much easier. If you want to stay ahead on LinkedIn, don't miss this episode. You'll get weekly updates, practical tips, and the tools I use to grow my business—and help you grow yours. 00:40 LinkedIn's Big Push into Video 01:19 Leveraging LinkedIn's Video Features 03:35 Production Tips for LinkedIn Videos 04:30 Spotlight on LinkedIn Video Creators 05:55 LinkedIn Grads 2025 Report Insights 08:06 Descript: A Handy Video Editing Tool 09:52 Conclusion and Weekly Updates