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Reclaiming the Driver's Seat: Operational Engineering for Service Entrepreneurs with Jillian BaileyIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Jillian Bailey, the founder of Inspired Growth, to dismantle the systemic operational chaos that frequently caps the revenue and sanity of service-based business owners. Jillian, a veteran corporate architect and systems designer, specializes in helping founders transition out of the exhausting "freedom trap"—the painful irony of leaving a corporate job to achieve lifestyle flexibility, only to become the most overworked, manual operator in their own enterprise. This conversation provides an essential operational roadmap for consultants, agency owners, and service professionals who are ready to eliminate decision fatigue, build automated standard operating procedures, and transition their companies into self-sustaining corporate assets that scale predictably without their daily physical intervention.The Architecture of Order: Systematizing Client Journeys and Eliminating Technical FrictionThe primary constraint strangling the valuation of a scaling service enterprise is almost always the founder's tendency to treat every operational task as a unique, high-touch event that requires their personal approval. Jillian Bailey notes that running an organization without documented workflows inevitably forces the executive team into a cycle of constant, reactive firefighting, which destroys cognitive capacity and introduces massive friction into customer-facing operations. True enterprise scalability is achieved when leadership steps away from the daily minutiae to conduct an honest, top-down audit of the company's ecosystem—mapping out every distinct process from initial lead generation to long-term client onboarding. By transforming fragmented knowledge into clean, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), business owners remove personal bias from the frontline, ensuring that the brand delivers a uniform premium experience while dramatically reducing administrative friction.Transitioning an enterprise away from founder-dependency requires a disciplined, non-negotiable dedication to leveraging data-driven technology stacks and automated payment pipelines. Many service providers accumulate severe operational debt by attempting to manage complex scheduling, multi-system client communication, and monthly invoicing manually, assuming that software integration is a luxury reserved only for larger corporations. Real-world profit optimization is unlocked when an organization systematically connects tools like Calendly, Dubsado, and Zapier to automate back-office admin tasks, building a resilient digital infrastructure that moves client delivery along automatically. When independent software modules handle these repetitive pipelines in the background, the business naturally minimizes transaction errors, protects its gross margins against inflation, and frees the internal workforce to focus purely on high-yield strategic initiatives.Sustaining this optimized momentum demands that executive leadership actively cultivate a transparent corporate culture that normalizes behavioral vulnerability and rejects the toxic, un-scalable myth of the perfect founder. When corporate managers hide internal bottlenecks or attempt to absorb operational errors out of fear, it creates silent cracks in the business infrastructure that eventually lead to severe team attrition and severe leadership burnout. Establishing clear, high-accountability feedback loops and celebrating transparent, honest error reporting allows corporate teams to address underlying system failures rather than masking immediate symptoms. When an enterprise synthesizes this authentic communication philosophy with empirical operational diagnostics—such as comprehensive efficiency audits—the business naturally expands its enterprise value. This proactive governance converts the corporate asset from a time-consuming job into a highly automated, passive engine designed to predictably fund the lifestyle of its owner.About Jillian BaileyJillian Bailey is the Founder and Chief Operations Consultant of Inspired Growth, and a premier authority on systems engineering and lifestyle restoration for overwhelmed service entrepreneurs. Drawing from a deep background in corporate lifecycle dynamics, workflow design, and operational psychology, Jillian specializes in helping high-performing founders replace chaotic daily firefighting with permanent, scalable infrastructure. She is a dedicated advisor focused on helping business leaders establish clear operational boundaries, implement high-yield automation, and reclaim true professional autonomy.About Inspired GrowthInspired Growth is an elite corporate consulting and operations advisory firm designed to help small-to-mid-sized service enterprises transition from chaotic, founder-dependent models into structured corporate assets. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive business ecosystem audits, custom SOP development, automated tech stack integration, and white-glove fractional management services. Through proprietary strategic systems like the Efficiency Audit Quiz, Inspired Growth enables organizations to eliminate administrative bottlenecks, improve client retention, and secure sustainable, scalable profit margins.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeInspired Growth Official Website: inspired-growth.comKey Episode HighlightsThe Freedom Trap Framework: Analyzing why service entrepreneurs unconsciously exchange corporate structures for exhausting, high-volume operational self-employment.The Architecture of Predictable SOPs: Crafting simple, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures to eliminate decision fatigue and streamline team delegation pipelines.The 5-Stage Business Diagnostic Evaluation: Jillian's precise operational method to calm immediate fire fighting, zoom out, and systematically clean up backend workflow debt.Normalizing the "Dirty Secrets" of Scale: Overcoming executive burnout by establishing transparent workplace communication and embracing vulnerability across all management lines.Backend Automation Loops: Leveraging optimized tech integrations across scheduling, data tracking, and customer relationship management to insulate business profit margins.ConclusionThe conversation with Jillian Bailey reinforces that true operational freedom is a direct downstream result of structural precision and data-driven system architecture rather than pure manual hustle. By standardizing internal corporate governance, removing process friction from the frontline, and focusing ruthlessly on automated systems, service leaders can safely transform a volatile, time-consuming business into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Introduction: The Line Between Learning and Stealing Well, hey there. Welcome back. And I really mean that. I’m really glad you’re here. I’m really glad that you enjoy my vast library of information. In fact, I want you to do whatever you want with it. If you can accomplish something or understand something, in fact, there’s really no limit to what I would like you to do with the information. Except for one thing. And that one thing is steal it. What Actually Constitutes Stealing in the Age of AI? And you might say, well, Mark, it’s free. You’re already giving it away for a steal. Oh, I gotcha there. That was clever. Here’s the thing. If you use the information for yourself, that’s not stealing. If you use the information to improve something or to learn, or if it acts as a springboard in which you can say, hey, Mark mentioned that thing, I’m going to go look it up further and go do a, you know, go dive right into that, that’s not stealing. However, if you essentially cut and paste my information into AI and then post the result as your own, that’s stealing. The Unique Stamp of a Creator: Why Authenticity Matters Now you could say, well, look, lots of people come up with information relatively at the same time, right? So someone could come up with something around the same time someone else does, or there might be 20 people posting about the same time. Well, that’s fine, of course. If all 20 people did their research and due diligence, you’re going to see the flavor of that person on each post. I would like to think that each and every post that I make, each and every podcast episode, every book that I write has my stamp on it. It has my signature. You know that Mark Bradford wrote that. And for it to have that signature, there’s going to be good and bad, right? You may find that these episodes are rather dense and you would like someone to talk a little slower. You might also enjoy the fact that I have a format of sort of discover, raise awareness, and then kind of give you a tangible thing to take away. AI Generation vs. Iterative Creation: Putting Heart into the Work But it’s me. And I do this stuff from scratch. I mean, let’s talk about AI a little bit. Even when I generate some images, I spend way too much time on what is basically an image that people on Spotify and YouTube and iTunes probably aren’t going to see. And yet I still spend all of that time. And when I generate an image, I don’t just say, hey, give me an image of somebody doing this. No, I spend way too much time adjusting and iterating and iterating and iterating. And I did a podcast episode called Live Life Iteratively, and we talk about that there. The truth is I put my heart and soul into these things. Ultimately, I want you to benefit from it. I want you to be wiser and smarter. I want you to have a spark because of something I said. But when someone takes that, they take what you have written and they obviously put it through an AI slop machine only to repost it, that’s stealing. It’s a bunch of other things too. But it’s stealing. The Impact of AI on Non-Creative Professions If you’re not in the creative space, you may either doubt what I’m saying, or you might think, well, I can’t really relate to that. But you can. Even if you’re not in the creative space, and I typically argue that everyone’s in that space, there are still things that are uniquely you. And those aren’t things that only you find at home. Those are things that manifest themselves in your job. And if you’re successful at what you do, part of that success is probably because you do it your way. All of the fungible pursuits are still affected by this. Even if you’re in banking, or real estate, or dentistry, or sales, you’re still going to bring what is uniquely you to the table. It’s going to give you an advantage over other people, and it’s going to be something that people recognize you by. Experience Equals Wisdom: The True Cost of Duplication You may sell something that is in no way remotely interesting to people, but you make a good living at it. And you’ve figured out a way to sell that. You’ve figured out a way to connect to other people, to potential clients, in a way that gives you a lot of success. And it was probably done with blood, sweat, and tears. You probably had to figure this out after a while. And as I say, pain equals experience, and experience equals wisdom. So you have this wisdom that you painfully acquired. If someone comes by and copies that, you may say, well, it was eventually going to get out. But if somebody copies that and says, hey, I’m unique in this way because I do this thing… You would then say, well, no, you’re not unique. Now you’re a duplicate because you just stole the thing that I do. The Dirty Secret of AI Training Models and Piracy I’m not even talking about patents, trademarks, and copyrights. I’m talking about systems and things and ways of communicating, and ideas that people can come up with independently. The age of AI brings with it a lot of ups and downs. In my opinion, a lot more downs than ups. And when people adopt technology, technology tends to just magnify something that they’re already experiencing. How AI Amplifies Our Basic Instincts and Desires If someone’s a thrill seeker and they have a car, but they get a fast car, well, that’s going to amplify their seeking of that thrill in a way that’s pretty obvious. If someone’s desperately seeking status and attention, and AI comes along, well, it’s going to basically enable that. Like a drug dealer saying, hey, the drugs are now free, just click this button. You’ve seen it before. You’ve seen the memes about the flyers. How every flyer looks the same. And they call them the “boomer AI flyers” because they are. Typically older people who have adopted AI and just marvel and are thrilled at the fact that they can type a few things into it and get a flyer. But the flyers all look the same. The creative space has always been a difficult place to enforce ownership and rights. In fact, even when AI came along and was trained on books, do you think those books were paid for? A lot of them weren’t. The dirty secret of AI is that a lot of the books that main AIs were trained on were pirated. Generating Art vs. Imitating Artists: An Ethical Distinction Let me be introspective and objective. Now, as I’ve said, I use typically Midjourney and spend many hours, probably too many hours, generating and regenerating and adjusting images over and over and over again just so that I can get the proper image to invoke the proper emotion, at which time I then overlay all of my text and spend way too much time deciding on a stupid font, etc., etc. So I spend way too much work on that. But I’ve generated an image. And those images are drawn from the works of artists. I could say, show me an image of two people shaking hands as if Van Gogh painted it. And it would do it. It would do it in such a way that would be fairly believable. Now, Van Gogh would never paint that, but now you’ve created an image as if you’re that person. I don’t sell that image though. I don’t sell that image as if I created it. I generated it, but I didn’t create it. There’s a vast difference between using that as a background, as an icon for one of my podcast episodes, and finding someone online, perhaps someone I know, and taking a picture of their painting, feeding it through Midjourney, and saying, make a painting just like this one. And then me posting it as if I did that. Do you see the difference? Actionable Advice: How to Avoid Becoming “AI Slop” And again, I can feel in a lot of your brains that you’re going, well, look, this just doesn’t affect me. I don’t care. But it does affect you. And again, if you’re not in what you think is a creative space, there are still aspects of what you do, your productivity and your output, that are going to be affected by AI. And if someone then uses that as a proxy, you’re going to be in trouble. You’re going to be without a job, and you’re going to fight tooth and nail to hang on to what makes you you. I’m telling you, it doesn’t feel good when that happens. So this is the part in the episode where I tell you what to do, or I say what can we do, right? So what can you do? Well, we raised awareness of it, so be mindful of this. And if you’re mindful in a way that you weren’t before, you’re going to see in areas where people after a certain age post a lot of this, you’re going to see it. It’s all you’re going to see. All you’re going to see is this, as referred to as AI slop, over and over and over again. Personally, you should avoid anything that decides it wants to take the place of your frontal lobe. And I did a podcast episode on that, and there’s an MIT study in which people don’t think for themselves. They just went, oh, okay, I’ll just ask the AI for that. Give me a bullet list of five reasons why blah, blah, blah. And now I’ll post that and shove that in people’s faces. And if someone asks that person the next day, what was your post about? They’d have no idea. That’s not information. That’s not helping people. That’s static. That’s noise, and that’s garbage. And it’s not good for you. Protecting Your Work: Takedown Notices and Platform Stringency YouTube is very stringent about takedown notices. People can post a notice and say, hey, this is my stuff. And then YouTube will come to that person who is the creator and say, okay, we’ve taken this down or we’ve demonetized it. And in some cases, when people are accused of this, it’s frustrating because they’ll be getting tens of thousands of views and the money that should be going to them goes to somewhere else. But they take that stuff seriously. I have been tagged in both Spotify and YouTube about Alchemy. And it wasn’t hard to prove that I was here first and I and my specific kind of alchemy is different than what they were saying. They even have AI, here we go, they even have AI that randomly will spot stuff and say, hey, you’re infringing. So you also risk that. Conclusion: Focus on Your Unique Gift I know it makes your head spin when you just want to eat your pancakes and you just want to go do your job. But I’m warning you that if you are someone who creates or someone who has a special way of doing something, and that’s everyone, you can be in danger of this happening to you. If you’re someone who does this sort of thing, know that there are consequences for doing it. In a perfect world, I think each and every one of us has a gift. We have a gift and can bring something to other people, to groups, to civilization as a whole. We all have a gift. And focusing on that gift is what makes us happy and productive and who we are. Focusing on copying someone else’s gifts is just not a good idea. Thank you as always. I appreciate you, and I appreciate you listening. And take care.

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The elite coaches dominating the fitness industry aren't out-programming you; they are out-communicating you. For twenty years, Matt Levine didn't just survive the brutal meat grinder of competitive powerlifting—he used its systemic failures to rewrite the rules of modern strength education. Now, he's lifting the curtain on why chasing "optimal" templates is a death sentence for your business, and how the future of coaching belongs to those who master human psychology over spreadsheet algorithms. INSIDE THE EPISODE Why the obsession with "optimal" programming is destroying young coaches and alienating clients. The hard-earned boundaries that separate a sustainable coaching business from a fast track to burnout. Inside the elite, raw environments that permanently distort a lifter's perception of human capability. Surviving five ACL tears and navigating the identity crisis when the barbell stops moving. The hidden traps of cash flow and why expanding your business during prosperity is a fatal mistake. How becoming a father forces an execution-level mastery of time management and professional efficiency. MEET THE GUEST Matt Levine is the USPA Director of Education, Managing Partner of Legacy Barbell, and a twenty-year veteran of the high-performance fitness industry. His authority wasn't built in a classroom—it was forged by competing at the Olympia ten days after tearing his ACL, navigating a broken vertebra, and conquering five separate joint reconstructions. From convincing a conservative city government to fund elite powerlifting equipment to architecting the USPA University curriculum, Matt has dedicated his career to turning the chaotic wisdom of the gym floor into scalable, repeatable business systems for the next generation of leaders. FIND MATT Instagram (Personal) @levine_legacy Instagram (Business) @legacybarbellfl Website https://legacybarbellfl.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1cKrBR9Eqy/ Sponsor Overkill Become an elitefts Channel Member Get early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast and other perks: ➡️ @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate's Table Talk FULL Crew Access https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Limited Edition Apparel https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Programs & More https://www.elitefts.com/shop/dave-tate-s-table-talk-crew.html TYAO Application https://www.elitefts.com/dave-tate-s-tyao-application Best-Selling elitefts Products Pro Resistance Training Bands https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html Specialty Barbells https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bars-weights/specialty-bars.html Wraps, Straps & Sleeves https://www.elitefts.com/shop/power-gear.html Sponsors Get an Extra 10% OFF at elitefts Use Code: TABLE TALK https://www.elitefts.com/ Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs Use Code: TABLETALK https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk Get a FREE 8-Count Sample Pack of LMNT's Most Popular Drink Mix Flavors http://www.drinklmnt.com/tabletalk ChiliPad 2.0 – Save Up to $255 Use Code: TABLETALK https://sleep.me/tabletalk Support Massenomics https://www.massenomics.com/ Save 20% on Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime MASS Research Review Use Code: ELITEFTS20 https://massresearchreview.com/ Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App Use Code: TABLE TALK https://rpstrength.com/pages/hypertrophy-app

Monday Headlines: New poll has Pauline Hanson as preferred PM Trump tells all sides to ‘stand down’ amid peace talks Nine-year-old Australian girl killed in Pakistan Renewed calls for a Sydney shark cull after Coogee attack Socceroos stun in World Cup opener against Turkiye Deep Dive: A proposed $900 million waste-to-energy plant in Fiji sparked fierce criticism before it was ultimately rejected, with opponents warning the nation risked becoming the "Pacific's ashtray" and accusing Australia of engaging in "waste colonialism". The project has reignited debate around waste-to-energy technology, which supporters say can reduce landfill and generate electricity, but critics argue risks creating a dependence on burning waste rather than reducing it. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with environmental researcher Professor Ray Wills about the Fiji proposal, the future of waste-to-energy in Australia, and whether burning rubbish is a necessary part of solving the country's growing waste problem. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beauty industry has been putting ingredients in your lip products that they'd NEVER be allowed to put in your food — and nobody is talking about it.Laura DiGirolamo is a beauty attorney, industry insider, and founder of YOM Beauty, and she's blowing the whistle on one of the biggest blind spots in modern beauty. We're talking flavored balms, vanilla frosting lip masks, tinted glosses — products literally designed for your mouth, treated like they never enter your body at all. She breaks down what's actually in them, why the science is scarier than anyone wants to admit, and what industry insiders already know but won't say out loud.Thank you to our sponsors!TAYLOR DUKES WELLNESS: Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% off your purchaseZEBRA: Use code "ALEX" for 10% off any orderGEVITI: Check out their free tier planLOVEBIRD: Use code 'ALEX20' for 20% off your purchaseBRANCH BASICS: Use code "ALEX15" for 15% off Starter KitsQ FOR QUINN: Use code "ALEX" for 15% off your non-toxicOur Guest:Laura DiGirolamo, ESQLaura's Links:Yom Beauty WebsiteYom Beauty IGLaura's Personal IGLip Service Alliance IGFOLLOW ALEX:Instagram |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @realalexclark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cultureapothecary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @yoalexrapz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RealAlexClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary' on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related questions or decisions.

What if one of the most toxic products in your home isn't your cleaning spray, your cookware, or your water bottle… but the lip gloss sitting in your purse right now? In this eye-opening and deeply alarming conversation, Darin Olien sits down with clean beauty innovator, attorney, and consumer advocate Laura D'Alamo to expose what may be one of the biggest blind spots in modern health and beauty. After surviving triple-negative breast cancer and a near-fatal battle with COVID, Laura embarked on a two-year investigation into the cosmetic industry that uncovered a startling regulatory gap surrounding lip products, microplastics, toxic ingredients, and consumer safety. Together, they explore how lip products are regulated as external-use cosmetics despite being chronically ingested, why 80–90% of lip products may contain microplastics, how outdated regulations fail to reflect modern usage patterns, and why ingredients banned in food can still legally appear in products applied directly to the lips. They also discuss the launch of the Lip Service Alliance, the future of food-grade lip care, and how consumers can drive industry-wide change through awareness and purchasing decisions.     What You'll Learn Why lip products may represent a major overlooked toxic exposure pathway How cosmetics regulations differ from food and pharmaceutical regulations Why lip products are treated as external-use products despite being ingested The hidden role of microplastics in lip glosses, lipsticks, and lip balms Why flavored lip products may increase chronic ingestion How lip tissue differs biologically from normal skin The shocking absorption rates associated with oral mucosal tissue Why titanium dioxide is banned in European food but still used in lip products How outdated usage assumptions fail to reflect modern beauty habits Why the fastest-growing lip product market is girls ages 9–17 The mission behind the Lip Service Alliance How consumers can influence change through their purchasing decisions     Chapters 00:00:04 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality and frequency-enhanced wellness 00:01:59 – Introducing Laura D'Alamo and today's hidden toxic threat 00:02:35 – Triple-negative breast cancer and Laura's life-changing diagnosis 00:02:42 – Surviving COVID in the ICU and a profound existential awakening 00:03:00 – The cosmetic regulatory blind spot that changed everything 00:03:49 – Lip products containing thousands of microplastics per application 00:04:14 – Titanium dioxide, food bans, and regulatory contradictions 00:04:50 – The creation of the Lip Service Alliance 00:05:20 – Building the first food-grade lip care alternative 00:05:38 – Laura's legal background and journey through clean beauty 00:07:10 – Creating one of the first modern clean deodorant brands 00:08:23 – Innovation, consumer behavior, and predicting market shifts 00:09:29 – Consulting global beauty brands and seeing industry patterns 00:10:06 – Cancer diagnosis, purpose, and personal transformation 00:11:34 – Chemotherapy, ICU survival, and reevaluating life's mission 00:13:15 – The moment everything clicked into focus 00:13:59 – Returning to law and studying cosmetic regulations 00:14:25 – Why cosmetic regulations rarely keep pace with innovation 00:15:00 – Outdated assumptions still shaping modern beauty products 00:16:02 – Regulations built around usage patterns from decades ago 00:16:49 – Why this is a global issue—not just a U.S. problem 00:17:13 – Discovering the biggest blind spot in beauty history 00:18:15 – The late-night realization that launched two years of research 00:19:16 – Lip products classified as external-use cosmetics 00:21:02 – Why lip products are inevitably ingested 00:21:37 – Food-flavored lip products and TikTok taste-test culture 00:22:58 – Regulatory frameworks largely ignoring ingestion 00:23:53 – The EU's outdated lipstick usage assumptions 00:24:49 – The lead-in-lipstick controversy revisited 00:25:16 – Modern beauty consumers layering multiple lip products 00:26:16 – Heavy metals, PFAS, plastics, and cumulative exposure 00:27:12 – The $14 billion lip industry explained 00:27:34 – Why ages 9–17 are the fastest-growing demographic 00:29:00 – The shocking microplastic content of many lip products 00:29:44 – Why "clean beauty" often creates consumer confusion 00:30:15 – Hidden plastics even inside clean-positioned products 00:32:24 – Titanium dioxide and the food-versus-cosmetics paradox 00:33:20 – Genotoxicity concerns and cancer-related research 00:34:08 – Why regulators continue allowing it in lip products 00:35:04 – "You may love your lip products—but do they love you back?" 00:35:26 – The biological difference between lip tissue and skin 00:36:34 – Lip tissue as a highly absorbent biological portal 00:37:52 – Why standard skin testing may be misleading 00:38:17 – Testosterone, nicotine, and oral absorption comparisons 00:39:08 – Chronic exposure through ingestion and absorption 00:40:12 – Common sense versus regulatory assumptions 00:41:13 – Why parents react differently when children are involved 00:42:25 – The disconnect between protecting children and protecting ourselves 00:43:19 – Plastic detox research and fertility improvements 00:44:12 – Chronic inflammation and long-term health implications 00:45:07 – Quick wins consumers can implement immediately 00:45:47 – Why Laura spent two years building solutions before speaking publicly 00:46:30 – Launching the Lip Service Alliance 00:47:14 – Consumer awareness as the first step toward change 00:48:10 – Voting with your wallet and shifting industry behavior 00:48:52 – New scientific publications currently in peer review 00:49:50 – Creating new testing models for lip-specific safety 00:50:10 – Lip tissue absorbing up to hundreds of times faster than skin 00:51:00 – Why flavoring products encourages ingestion 00:52:14 – Petroleum-derived ingredients and bioaccumulation concerns 00:54:03 – Creating YAM: a 100% food-grade lip care company 00:55:29 – Building completely plastic-free packaging solutions 00:56:47 – Bioavailable ingredients and supporting natural lip biology 00:58:02 – The "dual pathway" problem: ingestion and absorption 00:59:00 – Hidden solvents and natural flavor loopholes 01:00:07 – Developing future food-grade lip products 01:01:04 – Why food-safe colorants are often illegal in cosmetics 01:02:28 – Regulatory barriers blocking safer innovation 01:03:37 – Simple policy changes that could transform the industry 01:04:23 – Darin reflects on Laura's relentless mission 01:05:32 – Why food-grade ingredients may work better biologically 01:06:21 – Regulatory modernization still missing lip-specific reforms 01:07:07 – The frustration of slow-moving bureaucracy 01:07:36 – Europe's timeline for microplastic warnings and bans 01:08:44 – Why consumers cannot afford to wait until 2035 01:09:29 – The aerosol-can analogy and how industries can change 01:09:49 – The role of consumer awareness and public pressure 01:10:38 – Why many brands don't even realize what's inside their formulas 01:11:18 – Inflammation, chronic exposure, and final warnings 01:11:57 – Closing thoughts and the future of lip safety advocacy     Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Laura DiGirolamo Website: https://yombeauty.com/  Instagram: @meetlauradigi Join: Lip Service Alliance     Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness      Key Takeaway "The biggest health threats are often the ones hiding in plain sight. Lip products are uniquely positioned at the intersection of ingestion, absorption, and chronic exposure, yet most regulatory systems still treat them as if they simply sit on the surface of the skin. Whether or not every concern raised in this conversation proves true over time, one thing is undeniable: consumers deserve better science, better transparency, and better products. And when enough people demand change, industries always find a way to evolve."

Bourbon might be one of the most overlooked alternative investments in America.In this episode of Invest Like a Billionaire, Brian Rosen, founder of InvestBev, breaks down how his firm built a portfolio around bourbon barrels, beverage brands, and alcohol infrastructure and why family offices are paying attention.We cover:• Why bourbon barrels have historically produced strong returns• The “dirty secret” behind most liquor brands• How billionaires invest in beverage infrastructure• Why alcohol is considered a non-correlated asset• The macro trends reshaping the beverage industryHave more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://investlikeabillionaire.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  to learn more about our community. Check out Ben & Bob's company and invest along at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/

Wednesday Headlines: DFAT seeking confirmation on the welfare of Aussies on board flotilla reportedly taken by Israel Questions about BOM efficiency after Gold Coast rainfall Australia's 'biggest diphtheria outbreak’ in decades spreads into Qld, SA and WA SA politicians walk out of One Nation leader’s maiden speech Axing carparks in apartments could make them cheaper Deep Dive: A recent social media exchange between American airline JetBlue and a customer has sparked not only a broad conversation about how companies are watching us, but also a lawsuit. We know that our clicks are being tracked when we browse for things online and that data is being collected and used to set prices ... but this could be the first time it’s been openly admitted to. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by marketing expert Professor Nitika Garg who explains exactly what surveillance pricing is and how it’s being – and could be used - against us. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Empire Ink     LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Steve Santacruz — the street-raised New Yorker who opened a tattoo shop before he could tattoo, and built it into a multi-location empire with 200,000+ clients and over 7,000 five-star reviews.    Steve reveals the one responsibility shift that ended gang life and started empire building, the counterintuitive advantage of knowing nothing when he opened, and why his philosophy — "Empire is the Way" — starts from the inside out, not the bank account.    Most people are one decision away from an entirely different life. Watch this before you waste another year avoiding yours.

If you have been doing everything right in midlife and still struggling with weight gain, brain fog, and fatigue that nothing seems to fix, you are not failing your health. Your health is being failed by an industry selling you supplements that are poorly formulated, not bioavailable, and never getting to the root cause of what is actually driving how you feel.In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Michael Antonelli, founder of Healthgevity, to break down what is actually happening in your body and what precision formulated natural bioactives and oral peptides can do, that most supplements never will. Walk away understanding exactly why nothing has fully worked and what to reach for instead.Michael Antonelli is the founder of Healthgevity with over 19 years of experience at the intersection of longevity science, hormone health, and advanced therapeutics. He has spent nearly two decades working alongside leading physicians and researchers to develop clinically validated personalized protocols. His expertise in oral peptides and precision formulated bioactives across the practitioner channel makes him one of the most credible voices on what actually works and why.What's discussed:(5:33) Why eight or nine out of every ten people are metabolically sick and what that actually means for your body.(8:06) What longevity and health span actually mean and why anti-aging is the wrong way to think about it.(14:31) How Ignite was formulated, what makes it different, and why it works when most metabolic supplements do not.(17:49) What oral peptides are, why they are a complete game changer, and how DNF-10 quietly eliminates food noise.(26:51) Why bioavailability matters more than most people realize and how to know if what you are taking is actually working.(28:02) The role of muscle in healthy aging and why it is the most overlooked biomarker in midlife wellness.(36:09) The two brain formulas that work from the very first dose for focus, energy, anxiety, and stress.(37:33) How to think about cycling peptides and supplements and what the right protocol actually looks like.Listen to this episode of The Well Drop and finally understand why everything you have been taking may not be doing what you think it is, what is actually driving your metabolic dysfunction in midlife, and what precision formulated bioactives and oral peptides can do that most supplements never will.Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: http://thewelldrop.comInstagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Michael Antonelli: Healthgevity Website: www.healthgev.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-antonelli THE WELL DROP

One Year after exposing how "They're RIPPING you off", Mike from Gideon Optics return to expose all the little dirty secrets the bit pistol optic brands dont want you thinking about. From foreign sourcing and shell corps to big brands refusing to offer innovation due to complex From foreign sourcing and shell corps to big brands refusing to offer innovation due to complex manufacturing processes that they can't afford, to why the lease on many MAJOR pistol optics is BLUE instead of CLEAR… is anything off-limits for Mike? that they can afford, to why the lease on many MAJOR pistol optics are BLUE instead of CLEAR.. is anything off limits for Mike?Probably not, no. Turn in

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Are Republicans secretly fueling the border crisis while campaigning against it? Despite the campaign rhetoric, the GOP establishment has not changed one iota on illegal immigration. I expose the massive gulf between conservative voters and the RINO lawmakers selling out their states to corporate agriculture and cheap labor cartels. Special guest Idaho state Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld (R) joins the show to share the shocking truth about what happens when you try to enforce the law in a deep-red state. She details how she was stripped of a committee assignment and how her family's business faced aggressive retaliation from GOP special interests simply for standing against illegal immigration.  In fact, red-state Republicans (outside of the Freedom Caucus) are this subversive on almost every other issue as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've got burning questions, we've got answers! Call or Text us for the worst advice imaginable, and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast! ** 801-513-3373 **Welcome back to the table! We've been gone for a minute, and man, do we have some catching up to do. This episode is a wild ride through a gauntlet of family medical nightmares. We're talking torn biceps and rotator cuffs , a rib cracked in the most pathetic way possible during a warehouse shoulder-check , and a terrifying run-in with the "Widowmaker" heart attack. Plus, Tony recaps his insanely ritzy NYC trip (complete with hotboxed subways ), we dive into the existential dread of watching our parents and kids get older, and we wrap it up with a classic Medusa joke. Are we cursed? Probably. Grab a chair and join the chaos.00:00 - Start!00:13 - The Transgender Vegan Joke01:05 - Missing Chris & Welcome Back02:27 - Kara's Insane Shoulder Surgery09:27 - How Zach Broke His Rib19:29 - Dog Trips, Punctured Lungs, & Face Cancer22:49 - Tony's Ritzy NYC Trip38:34 - NYC Pizza & Hotboxed Subways48:49 - The Great Gatsby Wedding Experience52:12 - Wall Street & The Ghostbusters Firehouse54:11 - The Truth About the Hollywood Walk of Fame56:59 - The Terrifying Widowmaker Heart Attack1:02:40 - The Existential Dread of Aging Parents1:04:22 - Time Flying By & Kids Growing Up Too Fast1:14:46 - Teenagers Getting Driving Permits1:21:59 - Medusa's Dirty Secret & OutroReddit- Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd- Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcastFollow Our Personal AccountsAustin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomerCam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/Hashtags#Podcast #MedicalNightmares #Widowmaker #HeartAttackSurvivor #NYCTrip #ComedyPodcast #GettingOlder #NYC #ForTheCrowd #JoinTheCrowd #HitTheBell #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Mollie Hemingway's explosive new book reveals that liberal Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor slow-walked their Dobbs dissent while conservative justices faced assassination threats — and sources say they're doing it again right now with a Voting Rights Act ruling that could flip 14 congressional seats before the midterms. Larry calls out Chief Justice John Roberts directly for enabling the politicization of the court and letting the liberal wing run the clock on a decision that's already been made. You can join AARP’s fight against fraud at https://action.aarp.org/fraudpledge SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Tong from Cobalt Blue Holdings spoke with Mark Levy about the grim reality behind Australia's "green dream."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to This Week in Hospitality wherever you get you podcasts: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5oPExA0txHMjEI5Ye13IUy Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-hospitality/id1849637233 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinHospitality   The hotel industry is telling two very different stories right now — and this week, the squad unpacks both. First up: a Skift deep dive exposes the brutal math crushing America's hotel owners. Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt are posting record profits while the people who actually own the buildings are hemorrhaging cash — franchise fees, loyalty fees, F&B fees, spa fees, stack an OTA commission on top and owners could be handing over 40% of revenue before paying a single employee. The panel doesn't hold back. Edwin calls it a deadlock. Ben calls it a hostage situation. Scott says the cracks show up the moment growth slows — and right now, they're everywhere. Then: the man behind Six Senses is back. Bernard Baumgartner's new venture, Discover Collection, ditches OTAs entirely for a membership-based model with 32 villas in Oman and a bombshell incentive — travel advisors earn 12% commission on lifetime guest spend. It won't scale. That's the point. Wyndham makes a surprise appearance with a genuinely clever social campaign — a $20K Route 66 road trip giveaway pairing grandparents with grandkids, comp stays at Days Inn and Super 8, full content documentation required. The most valuable guest isn't the highest spender — it's the best storyteller. And Coachella? Ben drops a reality check. It didn't sell out in 2023. Random April weekends outperformed festival weekends at his Palm Springs hotel. Justin Bieber saved it this year. The takeaway: demand anchors are powerful, but they're lineup-dependent, not brand-dependent. This Week in Hospitality is presented to you by Journey. Journey is a loyalty platform built specifically for independent boutique hotels and high-touch hospitality brands. Our mission is to give operators the same powerful rewards engine, data intelligence, and guest insights that major chains rely on — without asking them to give up the individuality, soul, or story that makes their property extraordinary. If you're an owner or operator of an extraordinary, independently owned and operated hotel or residence — and you want to see whether your property is a fit for the Journey Alliance — you can learn more and apply at https://www.journey.com/alliance   Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 05:12 — Story #1: Hotel Owners Get Crushed While Brands Cash In 26:46 — Story #2: Bernard's Members-Only Hotel Bet 40:13 — Story #3: Wyndham's Grandparent Route 66 Play 48:57 — Story #4: Coachella Became a Hospitality Engine 59:13 — Spice of the Week   Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/

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For decades, the narrative has been simple: the United States and Iran are bitter rivals, locked in a "Cold War" for the Middle East. But history tells a much darker, more complicated story. From top-secret arms deals to shared intelligence against common enemies, the line between "Great Satan" and "Strategic Ally" is thinner than you think.

EXCLUSIVE: Ghislaine Maxwell's Jail Break! Imprisoned Pimp 'Set to Spill Names and Dirty Secrets of Bigwigs in Epstein Files' for FreedomAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.We've been fed lies about our oral health.Dr. Marc DiNola is a biological dentist who has spent more than three decades in clinical practice and over a decade focused on approaches that prioritize removing toxicity and addressing underlying causes. His background includes formal training at the University of Maryland and advanced study in masticatory diagnosis and treatment, along with ongoing work in dental ozone therapy and nutrition education.This conversation reframes the mouth as part of a larger system rather than an isolated part of the body. Dental issues begin to look different when you consider nutrition, microbial balance, and the role of hidden infections that may not present with pain.We question why certain materials and procedures remain common even when concerns are widely acknowledged. That tension points toward a deeper conversation about what it means to restore form, function, and long-term health.Those questions matter if you've started to question conventional approaches to health and want to better understand how oral health connects to the rest of the body.You'll learn:[00:00] Introduction[06:15] How Dr. Marc went from a conventional dentist to a biological dentist[13:29] What Weston A. Price actually discovered traveling the world[25:00] The real history of mercury fillings and why dentists still use them[35:08] What happens inside a root canal tooth[57:41] What a proper biological tooth extraction looks like[01:12:32] The metals in your mouth may be acting as a battery[01:21:06] Why removing a mercury filling can make you sicker if done wrong[01:35:44] What Chinese medicine says your teeth reveal about your body[01:57:39] Conventional braces may be working against your airway[02:14:55] Rebuilding enamel and reversing decay through food[02:30:18] Whether gum disease is contagious and what kissing has to do with itResources mentioned:Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price | BookYour Body is Your Best Doctor by Melvin E. Page, and H. Leon Abrams Jr, | BookGood Energy by Casey Means, MD | BookBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor | BookThe International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Marc:Dental Wellness Center | Website Weston A. Price Foundation | WebsiteFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramDonate to The Way Forward hereThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Reconnect with the earth's natural charge and move naturally by using code FWRD10 for 10% off at Earth RunnersNew Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation.The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waivedWant to grow your podcast but not sure what's actually working? Podigy helps me produce The Way Forward. Take their free assessment to get clear on your next move—and a chance to win a call with their founder.

Most people in construction get promoted and handed a completely different job with the same title.No roadmap. No manual. No honest conversation about what moving up is actually going to cost them.Gary Borque lived that. Multiple times.He started as a fabricator, worked his way through the millwright and carpenter's union, spent five years as a traveling superintendent, built a training department from scratch, and now serves as director of field operations at Hemi Systems.Every transition came with the same dirty secret nobody warned him about — and in this episode he finally says it out loud.Gary gets into the imposter syndrome that nearly derailed him, how he learned to compete against himself instead of everyone around him, and why 42.5% of the construction industry retiring in the next ten years isn't a future problem — it's already here.If you've ever gotten promoted and immediately wondered if someone was going to figure out you didn't have it all together — this one's going to hit close to home.Connect with Gary Borque | LinkedIn Learn more about Depth Builder 00:00 Imposter Syndrome Fuel00:38 Meet Gary Bork02:37 Constructability Explained04:08 Estimating Field Gap05:29 Cost Codes Integrity08:06 From Fabricator Mindset10:32 Union Pride Shift13:33 Field Experience Advantage19:05 Leadership Skills Upgrades26:43 Handling Bad Leadership30:29 Life as Road Superintendent33:55 Leading Like Family36:56 Doubt in New Role38:00 Asking Questions Under Pressure38:30 Imposter Syndrome as Fuel40:11 Ask for Help and Get Specific41:39 Why Debt Builder Matters44:22 Transition Into Training45:34 Building Training From Real Gaps47:57 Workforce Shortage and Safety Stakes49:36 Planning Toolbox in Action51:15 Investing in People to Win Talent53:38 New Role in Field Operations55:51 Hiring and Mobile Training Trailer59:09 Legacy and Final WrapGet the time management system that will make you dangerously effective: https://www.depthbuilder.com/time-management-webinar-sign-up-pageSubscribe to the Monday Morning Hugs Newsletter for thought provoking topics to accelerate your growth: LinkedIn Newsletter  Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be 

Today we're diving into a viral social media post and the bigger question it raises: When is it actually okay to share someone else's story—and how should you talk about them when it intersects with your own? This conversation gets real about boundaries, vulnerability, and seeing people the way Christ does.

For complete Medicare guidance, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/oconnor Ron DeSantis just revealed what really happened during the commercial break at his Hannity debate against Gavin Newsom. Newsom agreed on-air to keep the debate going past its scheduled end — then his wife and staff ran out and physically pulled him off the set. DeSantis was left sitting there alone. Meanwhile, Newsom posted a photo comparing himself to Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, apparently unaware that the character is a fictional serial killer, rapist, and cannibal. Larry O'Connor breaks down the DeSantis-Newsom debate backstory Sean Hannity just revealed, Gavin Newsom's disastrous Patrick Bateman comparison, and why Newsom calling the SAVE Act a "code red" tells you everything about who Democrats expect to vote. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Wellness Reset, we're joined by Shivam Higorani, Founder & CEO of Ace Blend.Join us as we uncover:Why cheap supplements are almost always a red flag and the science behind ingredient pricingThe questions every consumer must ask before buying any nutraceutical brandHow to spot a marketing-first company vs a research-first companyWhat batch testing, pesticide screening, and QC really mean for your safetyWhy simple, single-ingredient supplements often outperform fancy formulationsThe truth about brands charging premium prices but using synthetic, unvalidated ingredientsAnd much more…

Text my name LARRY to the number 989898 to receive your free info kit on gold with Birch Gold. There’s no obligation, just useful information. The moment Debbie Wasserman Schultz tried to explain why Democrats oppose the SAVE Act, she accidentally handed Larry O'Connor the most damning clip of the year. Larry breaks down exactly what happened on the Senate floor as Majority Leader Thune prepares to bring the SAVE Act to a vote. Chris Murphy went on camera claiming that enforcing existing citizenship voting law is Donald Trump "rigging the election" — and Larry dismantles that argument piece by piece, starting with the fact that the citizenship requirement isn't even in the SAVE Act. It's already in the Constitution. What the bill does is enforce it, something Democrats are now prepared to filibuster indefinitely. Then Debbie Wasserman Schultz showed up and said the quiet part out loud — twice. Her explanation of why the SAVE Act is dangerous was essentially a live confession that the Democratic Party depends on the participation of people who are, by law, not supposed to be voting. Larry plays the clip back, slows it down, and lets her words do the work. Chuck Schumer called the bill "fringe." Larry points out that 85 to 95 percent of Americans — including 71 percent of Democrats — support it. Larry also walks through the political reality: even if Senate Democrats successfully filibuster the bill, Speaker Johnson is prepared to embed the SAVE Act into must-pass legislation. Either way, every Democrat who stands up to oppose it is producing campaign ads for the midterms. Larry says he's ready to start producing them now. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Beautiful and Bothered, Johnny and Kevin discuss the Ulta Beauty World fiasco that left people fuming! The unnecessary influencer culture at UBW, and scolding behind-the-scenes tea from Johnny's time on the Ulta Beauty Collective. Plus, they discuss and review the Lipstick Lesbian's new brand, Leaked Labs!

In this episode of The Leader's Table Podcast, host Diana Murphy lays out the "dirty secret" of transformational growth for business owners and leaders: real change is often confusing, disorienting, and guaranteed to bring strong emotions, not just excitement.  She argues emotions aren't good or bad, and that resisting grief, anxiety, fear, anger, or disappointment can block not only growth but also access to joy and wisdom. Drawing from her experience navigating divorce and coaching clients, she explains that learning to engage emotions as a portal—not an obstacle—builds self-awareness, agency, groundedness, and clearer decision-making.  Diana contrasts this with her past patterns of worry, procrastination, and toxic positivity, and offers reflective questions and practices like slowing down, noticing the body and breath, getting curious without judgment, and letting emotional energy move.   00:00 The Dirty Secret of Growth 01:07 Transformation Feels Messy 02:42 Emotions as a Portal 05:49 Old Patterns and Burnout 08:04 Coaching Shift to Allowing 09:19 Emotions Are Energy in Motion 10:27 Questions to Get Curious 12:25 Let It Move Find Wisdom 14:27 Closing and Share the Episode   Diana supports leaders like you who are wholeheartedly invested in their leadership and personal growth. She helps you move from overwhelmed and fire-fighting to grounded, intentional, and strategic leadership. Find out more at dianamurphycoaching.com

The Ozempic weight loss drug promises rapid weight loss, but at what cost? In this video, find out why I would never take Ozempic, the Ozempic dangers they never tell you about, and the semaglutide side effects that will make you think twice about taking Ozempic. Download Dr. Berg's Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/45qtO070:00 Introduction: Ozempic explained0:39 Ozempic muscle loss2:15 Natural GLP-1 system2:39 GLP-1 drug side effects4:30 How to avoid Ozempic dangers 10:27 Ozempic truth and the problem with modern medicine11:35 What to do instead of OzempicWhen you lose 50 pounds on Ozempic, you haven't only lost fat; you've also lost muscle. Research has shown that most people gain two-thirds of their weight back within a year of quitting Ozempic. This new weight gain is nearly all fat!Ozempic hijacks a system that already occurs naturally in your body. There are specialized cells in the digestive system called L-cells that increase GLP-1 when stimulated. GLP-1 tells the brain it's no longer hungry, releases insulin, and slows digestion. For many people, the natural GLP-1 system is broken. To activate this system without the use of Ozempic, you'll need to naturally trigger the L-cells and activate GLP-1. This won't work as powerfully as Ozempic, but it can create a significant effect. To do this, consume the following:• Short-chain fatty acids • Apple cider vinegar• Fermented foods • Fiber with each meal• Omega-3 fats • Olive oil• Avocado oil • Amino acids • Bile salts (TUDCA)There are specific types of fiber that help support this process, including inulin found in garlic and onions, leeks, asparagus, artichokes, flax seeds, chia seeds, and avocados. Try replacing salad with sauerkraut to activate GLP-1. Modern medicine does not address root causes, but rather addresses symptoms that occur later in the chain of events. This holds true for Ozempic. Instead of taking Ozempic, try the following:1. Protein and fiber 2. Eliminate starches and sugar from your diet3. Walk after meals4. Consume 1-2 meals per day, no snacking5. Weight trainingDr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Your morning coffee may come with a side of modern slavery, child labor, and mass deforestation and it only costs 2-3 cents more per cup to fix it. In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis sits down with Etelle Higonnet, founder and director of Coffee Watch, Yale Law School graduate, and internationally recognized human rights attorney who has been knighted by the French government for her pioneering work to curb deforestation in high-risk commodity industries. With experience at Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and two war crimes tribunals plus fieldwork in over 30 countries Etelle brings unmatched expertise to a crisis most coffee drinkers know nothing about. Together they break down how the coffee industry traps 125 million farmers and workers in poverty, why coffee is the sixth largest driver of deforestation worldwide, and how exploitation in coffee-producing countries like Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico directly fuels the immigration crisis at the U.S. border. They also tackle growing skepticism around NGOs, why certifications like organic and fair trade fall short, what Coffee Watch's groundbreaking lawsuits and CBP customs petitions could mean for the entire industry, and what everyday consumers can do right now to push for real reform. Whether you care about human rights, environmental destruction, or just keeping your coffee affordable, this episode connects the dots between your cup of joe and a global crisis hiding in plain sight. Listen to Purple Political Breakdown Political Solutions Without Political Bias. Guest Links: Etelle Higonnet: linkedin.com/in/etelle-higonnet-a600675 Coffee Watch: coffeewatch.orgStandard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKCheck Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/Living Room Conversations - Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTSUs United - A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATIONOtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/starFuture is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWSText 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) ALL LINKShttps://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias."Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics - where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

On March 9, a soldier in the Philippine jungle kept a thirty-year war going on sheer loyalty alone, a cannibal in Germany discovered his hobby wasn't technically illegal, and someone in Baltimore set out punch and balloons for time travelers who never showed up. | The Morning Weird Darkness*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260309NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.

In this couples podcast episode, Dave and Reese try to enjoy winter while it actively tries to ruin their house.It starts with a “Clean Snow” martini and quickly spirals into roof leaks, ice dams, emergency pool towels, and Dave ordering knee-high pantyhose for entirely practical reasons. Reese shares the backstage reality of snorting vitamin B12 for her latest role, they debate the true joy of snow days versus the slow claustrophobia of being snowed in, and somehow Olympic curling becomes must-see television.They also react to a surprise U2 EP drop, talk about why it hit at exactly the right moment, and swap childhood snow memories that range from wholesome to mildly traumatic.Featured drink: Clean Snow MartiniWarning: Do not eat the snow. Definitely do not eat the yellow snow.Life is a group project. Be kind to each other.

This episode of The JB and Sandy Show dives deep into the unexpected mysteries of everyday life in Austin! From billion-gallon sewage spills to the legendary “superpower” of women finding lost things, JB and Sandy serve up laughs, local history, and relatable frustration in equal measure.Key moments you can't miss:

Cherene Aubert is the CEO of Growth Capital, a growth marketing firm that scales consumer brands. As a seasoned e-commerce and digital growth leader, she has nearly two decades of experience scaling DTC brands and managing media investments across multiple high-growth companies. Before Growth Capital, Cherene was the Fractional SVP of Digital & eCommerce at ILIA Beauty, where she drove omnichannel digital strategy for a rapidly growing clean beauty brand.  In this episode…  Marketing has become automated and identical across companies. Brands chase the same ads, channels, and short-term wins, only to discover that growth stalls and loyalty disappears. How can you build something memorable and scale without losing trust? The way forward starts with obsessing over customers, not competitors. As a growth and e-commerce leader, Cherene Aubert maintains that brands should use customer insights — from ad data to conversations — to guide creative strategy, redefine quality as value for the customer, and invest in full-funnel thinking. This requires originality, emotional resonance, and the space for creative teams to build long-term demand rather than quick conversions.  In this episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris sits down with Cherene Aubert, CEO of Growth Capital, to discuss how brands can escape the marketing echo chamber. Cherene explains why copying competitors backfires, how full-funnel content drives sustainable growth, and how premium and beauty brands can stay culturally relevant.

Epstein Files Unleashed: The Elite's Dirty Secrets, Political Firestorms, and the Guthrie Kidnapping Enigma   Today, we're diving deep into the bombshell that's rocking the world: the release of the Epstein files. Yeah, you heard that right – those dusty, hidden documents from the DOJ finally seeing the light of day in 2026. We're talking names of the elite scum – politicians, CEOs, Hollywood phonies, even sports bigwigs – all tangled up in Jeffrey Epstein's web of depravity. And oh boy, the conspiracy theories? They're not theories anymore; they're straight-up facts dripping with blackmail, foreign spies, and cover-ups.   Web Site: www.DontTreadonMerica.com https://linktr.ee/DontTreadonMerica Email the show: Donq@donttreadonmerica.com DTOM Store (Promo code DTOM for 10% off) Sponsors: www.makersmark.com www.NordVPN.com  Promo Code: DTOM www.alppouch.com/DTOM www.dubby.gg Promo code: DTOM Social Media:   Don't Tread on Merica TV   DTOM on Facebook   DTOM on X    DTOM on TikTok    DontTreadonMericaTV   DTOM on Instagram    DTOM on YouTube        

It’s been one year since Teddi’s surgery. She opens up about what that means to her and the emotions around it. Teddi and Tamra are recapping Summer House and they’re cringing over one couple while rooting for another… Who will end up on the couch and who will be sharing a bed soon?! Plus, Ciara’s involvement in Amanda and Kyle’s feud is causing some controversy. Did she have the right to criticize him or was it uncalled for?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you hire a marketing agency for your law firm, how do you know you're going to get real results? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by Florida patent attorney and author John Rizvi, widely known as The Patent Professor™ and The Law Firm Growth Professor™, to uncover the dirty secrets of legal marketing. From misleading metrics to branding mistakes that quietly drain budgets, John shares what most marketing agencies won't tell you. Starting with nothing more than a cell phone and a laptop in a spare bedroom, John built his intellectual property practice into an eight-figure firm with 60 employees. How? By cracking the code on branding, storytelling, and measurable marketing. In this candid conversation, John shares insights from his new book, "Dirty Secrets Marketing Agencies Use to Rip Lawyers Off". He explains why memorability beats logos, how niche branding actually works, and why "going viral" can be both a blessing and a trap. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to stand out in a crowded market, avoid costly marketing missteps, and build a brand that actually sticks. What to expect in this episode: Why most firms struggle with marketing (and where they go wrong) The branding strategy behind "The Patent Professor" and why names matter more than logos How split-testing and niche branding drive real client recall The risks and rewards of viral content and creative marketing Why authenticity and vulnerability outperform polished perfection The "dirty secrets" marketing agencies use, including vanity metrics and churn How to measure marketing success in dollars (not likes or views) The truth about AI in marketing and what it can (and can't) realistically do If you've ever questioned whether your marketing dollars are actually working, or wondered how some brands become unforgettable while others fade into the noise, this episode is for you!   Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!   Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast!   Resources: Watch John rap live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkRLck8QrIw&feature=youtu.be  Watch John's music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA2j5zsrKRI John Rizvi's Books: https://johnrizvi.com/#books  Listen to The Law Firm Growth Professor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-law-firm-growth-professor-podcast/id1802916747  Get a FREE COPY of "If You Brand It, They Will Come" by John Rizvi: https://www.thelawfirmgrowthprofessor.com/john-rizvi---free-copy-of-book  The Patent Professor: https://thepatentprofessor.com  The Law Firm Growth Professor: https://www.thelawfirmgrowthprofessor.com  Connect with John Rizvi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floridapatentattorney    This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.

I spent 15 years only watching sports because of my life at ESPN, so I missed the initial Duck Dynasty craze—but getting to know Willie and Korie Robertson today was exactly what my soul needed. We go far beyond the camo and the beards to discuss the raw reality of family, faith, and what happens when your life changes overnight. In this episode, Korie and Willie get incredibly honest about their "rough start"—including a breakup at 17 and a "knockdown drag-out" fight with Korie's father before they got married at 18 and 19. We talk about the psychology of sudden fame, the "ginger angel" that changed Willie's health, and the "nuclear reactor" of stress that comes with running a family business while filming a hit TV show. We also dive deep into why they never left their hometown, how they handled the loss of the legendary Phil Robertson, and their mission to bring good news and revival to a world that feels increasingly dark. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their journey, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience and staying rooted in what matters. Sponsors: Good Ranchers - Subscribe and save up to $500. Use code SAGE for an additional $25 off your first order: https://www.goodranchers.com/ OneSkin - Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SAGE at https://www.oneskin.co/SAGE #oneskinpod #sponsored MASA Chips - Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http:// masachips.com/sage and using code SAGE. Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:04 – Why "Duck Dynasty" Resonated: Relatability & Prayer 00:06:16 – Rejecting Hollywood: The "Women Folk" Production Battle 00:08:06 – Streamers, COVID, & The Change in Entertainment 00:10:22 – Shaping Culture: Real Men Who Love Jesus 00:14:16 – Testing Faith: Fame, Money, and Deep Roots 00:18:59 – The Reality of Recognition: Standing with Bruce Springsteen 00:23:43 – The Badminton Bet: Willie's College Hoop Dreams 00:29:41 – The Greatest Fight: Scatagories & "Sneaker Bars" 00:34:40 – Married at 18: The Battle with Kory's Father 00:46:51 – Working with In-Laws: The Family Business Struggle 00:56:45 – Life in Monroe: Dealing with Local Fame 01:02:05 – The "Ginger Angel": Willie's Health Transformation 01:08:33 – Food Snobs: Why the Robertsons Don't Buy Off-Brands 01:13:57 – Take Me on a Date in the Woods: The Hunting Life 01:17:50 – Bearing Good News: Faith in a Scary World 01:25:00 – The Next Generation: Raising Kids & Nine Grandbabies 01:37:03 – Remembering Phil Robertson: Alzheimer's & The Gospel Legacy 01:45:00 – 34 Years Later: "It's Never Boring"

Federal prosecutors have released a massive  tranche of documents connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as part of a transparency law, and those files show his extensive ties to powerful figures in tech and beyond. The documents include emails and correspondence involving prominent tech leaders such as Elon Musk and Bill Gates, among others, discussing social plans, personal matters, and interactions with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution involving a minor. Though appearing in the files does not imply criminal wrongdoing, the records show Musk asked Epstein about boat and holiday plans and expressed interest in visiting Epstein's private Caribbean island, while Epstein drafted unsent emails containing unverified and salacious allegations about Gates. Both tech figures have publicly denied impropriety, with spokespersons and social media posts rebutting any misconduct and characterizing their connections as limited or misinterpreted.Beyond individual interactions, the broader batch of more than three million pages paints a picture of Epstein's enduring access to elite social and business circles, including Silicon Valley and philanthropic networks. Documents suggest that Epstein remained welcome at exclusive dinners and gatherings with billionaire tech and finance leaders, and he even invested in early cryptocurrency ventures like Coinbase alongside major venture capital firms despite his criminal past. While the Justice Department has stated that the material does not establish a basis for new criminal charges, the release has reignited scrutiny of Epstein's relationships with influential people and sparked political and public calls for fuller accountability for those whose names appear in the files.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein files reveal deep tech ties, from Musk to Gates

Federal prosecutors have released a massive  tranche of documents connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as part of a transparency law, and those files show his extensive ties to powerful figures in tech and beyond. The documents include emails and correspondence involving prominent tech leaders such as Elon Musk and Bill Gates, among others, discussing social plans, personal matters, and interactions with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution involving a minor. Though appearing in the files does not imply criminal wrongdoing, the records show Musk asked Epstein about boat and holiday plans and expressed interest in visiting Epstein's private Caribbean island, while Epstein drafted unsent emails containing unverified and salacious allegations about Gates. Both tech figures have publicly denied impropriety, with spokespersons and social media posts rebutting any misconduct and characterizing their connections as limited or misinterpreted.Beyond individual interactions, the broader batch of more than three million pages paints a picture of Epstein's enduring access to elite social and business circles, including Silicon Valley and philanthropic networks. Documents suggest that Epstein remained welcome at exclusive dinners and gatherings with billionaire tech and finance leaders, and he even invested in early cryptocurrency ventures like Coinbase alongside major venture capital firms despite his criminal past. While the Justice Department has stated that the material does not establish a basis for new criminal charges, the release has reignited scrutiny of Epstein's relationships with influential people and sparked political and public calls for fuller accountability for those whose names appear in the files.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein files reveal deep tech ties, from Musk to GatesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Claims ops keeps buying “automation” that quietly adds work: more review, more disputes, more cycle time. The real villain is verification overhead—when you still have to check everything, “80% automated” is a new cost center disguised as progress. Ralph von Grafenstein, Founder/CEO, DocuSketch, has lived the messy middle of property claims: documentation fights, estimate friction, and payout delays between restorers and carriers. His model is blunt: shrink cycle time by redesigning the workflow and centralizing quality—not by selling buzzwords. Join us if you're wrestling with vendor ROI, cycle-time targets, or post-cat documentation chaos. #Insurance #Claims

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