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What's it like to survive chaos at home, culty control next door, and a national TV spotlight that labels you “crazy cousin”—all before breakfast? In this episode, we sat down with Amy Duggar King to talk about finally telling her real story after years of reality TV, IBLP dogma, and generational trauma behind the Duggar family empire. Amy gets candid about finding her voice after childhood abuse, navigating gaslighting on and off the set, and why her memoir aims to help others break free from toxic family systems. From confronting red flags and speaking out about Shiny Happy People to choosing peace, healing, and faith on her own terms, Amy shares what it means to be a “holy disruptor” when the world wants you to keep smiling for the cameras. Check out her memoir, Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth.Trigger warning: This episode contains frank discussion of abuse and child pornography.Also…let it be known that:The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.**PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book hereCheck out our amazing sponsorsJoin A Little Bit Culty on PatreonGet poppin' fresh ALBC SwagSupport the pod and smash this linkCheck out our cult awareness and recovery resourcesWatch Sarah's TED Talk and buy her memoir, ScarredCREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony AmesProduction Partner: Citizens of SoundCo-Creator: Jess TardyAudio production: Will RetherfordProduction Coordinator: Lesli DinsmoreWriter: Sandra NomotoSocial media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke KeaneTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel AsselinSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:For a limited time, our listeners get 25% off their entire colostrum order; just head to CowboyColostrum.com and use code CULTY at checkout. Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code CULTY at MonarchMoney.com in your browser for half off your first year.Bring on the good vibes and treat yourself to Soul today! Soul is offering our audience 30% off your entire order! Go to GetSoul.com and use the code CULTY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Generally our opinions of the book were positive, we hope that if you guys decide to pick it up, you guys enjoy it too. There was a lot of new information in this book.Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The PodSubscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJuJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textIn this episode, Charlotte continues her “Weight Loss Nevers” series with numbers 7, 8, and 9 — three more things you should never do when trying to lose weight.She starts with the idea of never eating when you're not hungry, digging into how emotional hunger, boredom, and habit can all blur the lines between needing to eat and wanting to eat. Charlotte explains how awareness develops in stages, and how learning to pause and ask questions helps you take control of your choices.Next, she covers why you should never eat food you don't like. She challenges the idea that weight loss means eating “healthy” foods you hate, and reminds listeners that sustainability comes from enjoying what you eat while still making nutrient-dense choices.Finally, Charlotte closes with why you should never only focus on the long game. Big goals are motivating, but they can also feel overwhelming. She shares how smaller milestones and everyday wins help you stay consistent, confident, and focused on lasting progress.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
What does it mean for American media when someone like Bari Weiss is tapped to lead one of the country's legacy news outlets? Rafael Mangual, Jesse Arm, Carolyn Gorman, and Kerry Soropoulos analyze Paramount's acquisition of The Free Press and the appointment of Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The panel explores Weiss's track record of challenging orthodoxies and what her rise signals for journalism's future. They also discuss California's shifting political dynamics, spotlighting Representative Katie Porter's potential gubernatorial run.
Send us a textIn this episode, Charlotte answers more listener questions for another round of Weight Loss Wednesday. She talks about when to recalculate your TDEE, explains what JLOI really means, and responds to a heartfelt question from a parent trying to help their adult child lose weight.She also opens up about why she doesn't do meal plans, what happens when someone else tries to “fix” your weight for you, and shares the truth about how much she's actually made from her viral reels on social media.In this episode:How often to recalculate your TDEEThe real meaning behind JLOIWhy you can't lose weight for someone elseWhy Charlotte doesn't do meal plansThe truth about what influencers actually earnThis one is a mix of humour, honesty, and perspective. It's a reminder that real progress happens when you focus on what's sustainable and stop trying to make it perfect.New episodes drop every Monday and Wednesday. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss anything.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe're back with Part Two of the Weight Loss Nevers series, and this week Charlotte unpacks Nevers 4 through 6, three simple rules that quietly change everything about how you eat, think, and treat yourself.Never #4 – Never eat with full hands If your hands are still holding your food (or your phone) while you chew, you're not really present. Charlotte explains how putting the fork down between bites slows your pace, helps you notice fullness, and builds self-trust around food.Never #5 – Never eat on the run Mindfulness and presence aren't the same thing. This one focuses on the mental side of eating, the inner dialogue that happens while you eat. Charlotte talks about noticing the thoughts you have about food and about yourself, and how questioning those stories helps you break the old patterns that keep you stuck.Never #6 – Never compare your wins Comparing progress steals your joy and your motivation. Whether you've lost five pounds or fifty, your pace and your path are yours. Charlotte shows why protecting your own wins matters more than matching anyone else's.If you're ready to slow down, tune in, and build real self-trust, this episode will help you see how small actions add up to lasting change.
For years, viewers of 19 Kids and Counting watched the Duggar family portray a picture of traditional Christian values. But behind the reality-TV smiles was a darker story of manipulation, control, and hidden abuse. While sisters like Jill and Jinger Duggar have spoken out, this week's guest offers a perspective we've never heard before. Amy Duggar King—known to millions as “Cousin Amy”—was there nearly every day, woven into the Duggar world. But even as she navigated the toxic dynamics within her famous extended family, she was returning home to her own secrets and struggles. For years she lived under labels she didn't choose, branded “Crazy Cousin Amy” while quietly enduring coercion and gaslighting. Now, with her new book Holy Disruptor, Amy is ready to share her story fully and honestly. In this conversation, she opens up about what it was like growing up surrounded by deception, how she learned to reclaim her voice, and why disrupting toxic cycles is not rebellion—it's sacred. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textOn this week's Weight Loss Wednesday I'm answering 5 questions. We're taking a look at:PlateausMacro TrackingEating WindowsSubstitutions and Recipe BuildingA slightly snide question about yours trulyLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe're kicking off a brand new series: the Weight Loss Nevers.Most of the time you hear about what you should do to lose weight. But in this series, I'm breaking down the things you should NEVER do if you want your weight loss to last. These are the traps, the shortcuts, and the self-sabotage patterns that only make things harder.In this episode, I share the first three “nevers”:Never weigh yourself more than once a week. Daily weigh-ins will mess with your head, drive you crazy, and push you toward giving up. Once a week is plenty.Never go so restrictive you can't sustain it. If your deficit or food rules are too extreme, you're setting yourself up to fail. Sustainable weight loss comes from incremental change, not punishment.Never lose sight of your goal. Big goals matter, but so do the small “micro-goals” that keep you moving forward when the daily grind feels overwhelming.This episode is about shifting focus away from diet-industry punishment and towards realistic, sustainable strategies. It's about learning to work with yourself instead of against yourself.What you'll learn in this episode:Why weighing daily makes the scale your enemy instead of your toolThe difference between a healthy calorie deficit and an unsustainable oneHow to break big weight loss goals into motivating micro-goalsWhy deprivation only leads to overeating (and why you don't need to punish yourself to lose weight)If you've been stuck in the cycle of extremes - weighing too often, cutting out too much, or losing sight of why you started - this episode will give you a clear, compassionate reset.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
This week, the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast brings you front-row access to the biggest news in UK accounting tech! We're fresh from an "insane week" hosting the Digital Disruptor Awards and we're recapping all the winners and highlights from the must-attend event. Then, in a special takeover episode, we hand the mic to FreeAgent for an exclusive review into their product roadmap and award-winning strategy. Staff Product Manager Stu McEwan joins us to pull back the curtain on: Strategic Integrations: Why FreeAgent is moving away from a vast ecosystem to focus on selective, "best-in-class" partners in key verticals like practice management and accounts payable. Award-Winning CIS Module: How listening to accountants shaped a flexible and easy-to-correct CIS solution for both contractors and subcontractors. Practice Efficiency: A look at new tools like "Find and Fix" for bulk reclassifying transactions and enhanced dashboard controls for managing client tax information and permissions. Serving Larger Clients: How features like enhanced Management Reports, budgeting, and upcoming Tracking Groups are expanding FreeAgent's capabilities beyond the micro-entity market. A Pragmatic Approach to AI: Why FreeAgent is deliberately focusing on embedded machine learning rather than jumping on the generative AI hype, prioritising solutions that solve real customer problems. Finally, James Rose from Content Snare joins us to discuss his realist take on AI in document collection, arguing why protecting the client experience must come before full automation. Whether you're looking for the latest accounting tech news, insights from the Digital Disruptor Awards, or a strategic look into FreeAgent's future, this episode is unmissable. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to the Digitals and the Cruel World Podcast 09:46 Digital Disruptor Award Win - FreeAgent Reaction ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 14:43 App News - FreeAgent Takeover 15:30 Introducing Stu McEwan 16:36 Approach to Integrations 21:04 FreeAgent Card?! 22:09 Practice Management 24:03 Why CIS? 26:35 Voice of the customer 30:00 Find and Fix 35:09 Management Reports 39:16 FreeAgent's Customer Focus 42:18 Tracking Groups 44:30 Release of the Year 46:30 Hot Topics: Payments and AI ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 54:26 Beyond the Hype: A Pragmatic Approach to AI - Content Snare 01:05:49 Enjoyed the pod? Leave a rating!
Send us a textI'm answering 4 of your questions this week:What do you do when you reach your calorie goal for the day, but it is early in the day and you are still hungry (or anticipating hunger later in the day)? When you were at 338 pounds what was your calorie intake when you started dieting that worked? What about the sugar? Where do you get all your fabulous earrings?Don't forget to send me your questions too!Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textNobody wants to think about it yet, but the last quarter of the year is almost here and if you want to stay on track with your weight loss goals, it's time to get ready.In this episode, I'm talking about why the last three months of the year are such a slippery slope, how the holiday season sets the tone for the next year, and what you can do right now to make sure you're not spending January, February, and March just playing catch-up.We'll get into:Why the “f%&k it” mindset over the holidays only creates more work for you laterHow the last quarter impacts not just your weight, but your mindset and emotional healthThe role of predictable triggers: food, people, parties, and even happy memoriesHow to create Safety Nets instead of permission slipsPractical calorie management strategies, including when to eat at maintenance instead of pushing for a deficitWhy you should enjoy your favourite foods instead of filling up on “meh” caloriesSimple, concrete tips to help you get through the season without spirallingThe last quarter isn't just about surviving Christmas dinner — it's about setting yourself up so that the new year feels like a fresh start, not a punishment.This year can be different. This can be your best last quarter yet.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
In this episode of Why Care?, host Nadia Nagamootoo speaks with Geeta Sidhu-Robb, award-winning entrepreneur, political candidate, and the visionary founder of W Corp. Geeta shares her extraordinary journey from law and politics to building safer, more inclusive workplaces for women across the globe. She discusses launching W Corp at the United Nations, challenging CEOs with the Return on Investment of diversity, and her mission to reshape power structures for women leaders. Geeta also reflects on her Sikh upbringing, early experiences with racism, her resilience through having no money, and how she redefined her identity and leadership. A bold, honest, and empowering conversation on power, purpose, and creating change.Key Takeaways:Women's safety and inclusion in workplaces must be measurable and actionable, not tokenistic.Framing diversity through Return on Investment makes it harder for organizations to ignore.Resilience and self-reinvention are vital when navigating personal and professional adversity.Women must reject the pressure of likeability and embrace unapologetic leadership.Building ecosystems - from politics to entrepreneurship - is essential to lasting systemic change.Highlights:Geeta's journey from law and politics to entrepreneurship and activism.Founding W Corp to certify and improve workplace safety and inclusion for women.Launching at the UN and challenging global leaders on accountability.Redefining power and leadership as unapologetically feminine and strong.Creating ecosystems like the Green Flag movement to fund women entrepreneurs.The personal resilience story behind her public voice and mission.Guest BioGeeta Sidhu-Robb is an award-winning entrepreneur, health coach, and activist, recognized with multiple "Entrepreneur and Businesswoman of the Year" awards, and recent accolades like "Disruptor of the Year" and "Most Inspiring Women's Workplace Equity Advocate 2025." She founded Nosh Detox in 2008 due to her son's severe food allergies and has since built a strong reputation in the health and nutrition industry, with clients including Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Ferguson.Originally a lawyer, she retrained as a health and wellness coach in 2014, working with high-profile women to achieve career and personal success. She recently launched The Womanist Movement, which includes WCorp, a B2B initiative to certify women-supportive workplaces, and WComm, a global B2C online community for women.Geeta is also an activist, having been involved with Open Britain against Brexit, and serves on the boards of the Microloan Foundation and Sarah's Trust. She previously chaired Montessori Global, focusing on education for refugee children. A sought-after media expert, her motto is, "Anything is possible. If you can see it, you can do it; if you can dream it, you can make it happen."LinksGeeta Sidhu-Robb: Website | Podcast | Instagram | LinkedIn | FBNadia Nagamootoo: Website | LinkedIn | InstagramAvenir Consulting: https://linktr.ee/avenirconsultingservices
The man who virtually dismantled the entry barrier to owning smartphones has now embarked on his next project, which, too, is poised to revolutionise communication. Former RealMe founder Madhav Sheth's latest venture, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, has pioneered the AI+ smartphone – entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in India. Under Sheth's leadership, the company aims to, once again, redefine what it means to own a smartphone in the age of AI. Rooted in trust, privacy, and data sovereignty, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies is truly addressing global concerns while building India's digital future.
Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.199 – Wolfpack Armory Disruptor 556 on the 14.5-in M4. There are a lot of new silencers and new silencer companies entering the space, and we say – the more the merrier. How does this conventionally designed offering stack up in the performance pedigree? This is the combined intro and technical discussion for the report published on 06-SEP. (00:08:23)2. Public Research Supplement 6.200 – Unsuppressed 7.62x39mm AK-Pattern Rifles as Silencer Test Hosts. Zastava ZPAPM70 (16.3-in barrel), Arsenal SAM7R (16.3-in barrel), and Arsenal SAM7C (12.6-in barrel). In Soviet Russia… silencer suppresses… you? Ha! Let's take a look at this interesting and historic platform. And… how do we make it quieter?! (00:28:11)3. Sound Signature Review 6.201 – Dead Air Wolverine on every AK. How does this U.S. tribute to the venerable Soviet PBS silencer system perform? How does AK action noise manifest? How much does it matter? Can the Wolverine suppress your AK to levels of a modern suppressed AR-15? All that, and more, in this intro to today's multi-test research publication. (00:36:28)4. SIG MCX Suppressor Compliant Handguard Heat Mitigation. Just a note that the effort has started. Work in progress. Check out the progress here. (00:45:33)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul
Dive into the "AI multiverse" with AWS Executives in Residence Jake Burns and Tom Soderstrom as they explore why some organizations are seeing massive productivity gains with agentic AI while others struggle to see value. Drawing from their extensive enterprise experience, they reveal how treating AI agents like human team members - with clear specifications, iterative feedback, and proper context - can unlock unprecedented productivity gains that far exceed the reported 30% improvements. Burns and Soderstrom share practical insights on creating a culture of experimentation, emphasizing why traditional ROI metrics may hinder innovation and why "return on attention" could be a better early indicator of success. From leveraging multi-agent systems to democratizing AI adoption through "centers of engagement," this episode offers essential guidance for leaders seeking to position their organizations on the right side of AI transformation. Don't miss these actionable strategies for winning in the age of agentic AI!
Send us a textNine years ago this month, I made a promise. Not a bargain for my life, but a promise to make my second chance worth something.We're coming off my longest series ever, the 101 Weight Loss Truths, and the response has been incredible. That series started as one episode and turned into eighteen, and now I'm making the full list available to anyone who wants it, for free.But when the series ended, I wasn't sure what to do next. Normally I'd go to an Ask Whatever episode, but those have shifted to Wednesdays with the launch of Weight Loss Wednesday. That means I had to step out without my usual safety net and talk about something bigger.In this episode, I share the story of the promise I made during my five months in the hospital, and how that moment shaped everything I've built since then. From losing the regain, to surviving catastrophic illness, to creating this podcast, my cookbooks, workbooks, and the Flamingo Forum community.It wasn't survivor's guilt. It was purpose. The promise wasn't about surviving. It was about doing something with survival. About changing the conversation around weight loss and creating a safe space for women to do it.That promise is why I show up every week. It's why I built a private platform, why I answer your questions, and why I keep pushing to make this work as helpful and accessible as possible.If you want to hear the story behind it all, this is the episode.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
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Send us a textWelcome to my brand new series: Weight Loss WednesdaysEvery week I'm answering your questions about weight loss and from time to time I'll answer questions about myself.This week's questions are:Do you think hormones can affect weight loss?What are you reading right now and what are some of your all-time favourite books?How do you pick yourself up when facing rejection again and again? Rejection in the form of career, love, relationships. How do you keep your health plan on track when you're facing that? If you'd like me to answer one of your questions you can send them in here: https://www.disruptingobesity.com/the-podcastLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
This week, we're taking a look at the new Amazon Prime Video movie, War Of The Worlds starring Ice Cube, Eva Longoria and Clark Gregg. Ice Cube plays, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officer Will Radford as he works for a government surveillance program that can monitor every person on Earth. His relationship with his pregnant daughter Faith and son Dave is strained due to his use (abuse?) of the program to constantly monitor them. While helping FBI agents try to find a mysterious hacker, known as "Disruptor", meteors begin striking all over the planet. When large machines emerge from the meteorites and start attacking humans, Will and his friend Sandra (Eva Longoria) from NASA conclude it is an alien invasion. Can Will stop spying on his own kids long enough to figure out a way to end the invasion? Tune and and find out how we made fun of this cinematic disaster!
Send us a textWe made it. This is the final episode in the 101 Weight Loss Truths series. After 18 episodes, we've come to the end, and these last three truths are the ones that mean the most to me.Here's what I cover in this episode:99. Have a singular focus and accept that you don't have a choice When I was fighting for my life in a hospital bed, I didn't have the luxury of options. I had to focus. And the truth is, that same kind of clarity is what helped me lose over 200 pounds, and then over a hundred. In this segment, I talk about what it really means to narrow your focus and stop giving yourself a back door to escape through.100. There is no backward, only forward This was the hardest one to record. It's something I used as a lifeline during my recovery and something I still rely on now. When you're trying to change your life, you can't keep looking over your shoulder. You've got to deal with where you are now and figure out what to do next. The past matters, but it doesn't get to decide your future.101. You've totally got this I say it every week, and I mean it every time. Whether you believe in yourself or not, I believe in you. You can do this, even if it's hard, even if you've failed before, even if you're not sure where to begin. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to keep going.Thank you for coming with me through all 101 truths. This series might be over, but your journey is just getting started.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Interview with Shaun Bunn, Managing Director of Empire Metals Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/empire-metals-loneee-colossal-titanium-discovery-set-to-revolutionise-global-supply-6918Recording date: 21st August 2025Empire Metals (LON:EEE) is rapidly developing its Pitfield Titanium project in Western Australia, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in the global titanium industry. The company has achieved a significant technical breakthrough by producing titanium dioxide at 99.25% purity with minimal contaminants, demonstrating the exceptional quality of its ore body without even having a mineral resource estimate in place.Managing Director Shaun Bunn recently outlined the company's strategic progress, highlighting how Pitfield's unique anatase-rich ore offers superior processing economics compared to traditional ilmenite operations. "The anatase doesn't need as much acid to digest as ilmenite. There's no iron to break down and no disposal issues relating to the disposal of that iron," Bunn explained, emphasizing the environmental and cost advantages.Following completion of their largest drilling program to date—180 drill holes totaling 10,000 meters at the Thomas Prospect—Empire Metals expects to release its maiden mineral resource estimate by early Q4 2025. The focused drilling approach prioritized high-confidence resource blocks that can support immediate mine planning, with recent results delivering grades of seven to eight percent.The project's strategic advantages extend beyond ore quality. Located in Western Australia's tier-one mining jurisdiction, Pitfield benefits from proximity to infrastructure, renewable energy access, and world-class technical expertise. The company has raised £4 million from strategic investors to fund development through critical phases including metallurgical testing and early piloting operations planned for 2026.Empire Metals' product optionality represents a key differentiator, enabling production of various titanium products from traditional pigments to high-value metal precursors for aerospace and defense applications. "The optionality that we can get from this ore body is amazing," Bunn noted, positioning the company to serve multiple high-value market segments while benefiting from government support for critical minerals development in Australia.View Empire Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/empire-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Pastor Kim as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a wife, mother, pastor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and entertainer. Pastor Kim is the Pastor at Limitless Church in Fayetteville Georgia, wife to Angelo and has two sons. She is a human rights advocate with a passion for giving back Real Talk Kim has been featured on The Doctor Oz Show, Oxygen's Network Series' Preachers of Atlanta, Your World with Creflo Dollar on BET, ABC's Nightline, The Word Network, CNN, Praise in the Park' Atlanta and numerous magazines and radio shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Hair on point—but your hormones are all over the place? In this week's bonus tip episode, I share a hidden hormone disruptor—common in many hairstyling products—that could be quietly wreaking havoc on your energy, mood, and weight.
Evan Reiser, CEO of Abnormal AI, and Rob Mazzoni, technology sector lead for late-stage growth private investments, join host Thomas Mucha to discuss how innovations in cybersecurity and AI are poised to disrupt everything from the software industry to geopolitics.In this episode:3:00 – AI reshaping software5:30 – Investing amid AI innovation8:30 – Disruptor versus disrupted11:30 – Intersection of AI and cybersecurity16:45 – What's top of mind for CIOs?18:40 – Impact on geopolitics23:00 – Parting words for founders24:05 – Investment implications
The Dumont Group's Dillan Dumont talks about career drive, and why utility work is the future of American infrastructure.
The Information's Sylvia Varnham O'Regan talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about the SEC's use of AI. We also talk with Mercor CEO Brendan Foody about how AI could overhaul recruiting and Chalk CEO Marc Freed-Finnegan about his company's strategy to take on Databricks. Lastly, we get into AI data licensing with Reporter Natasha Mascarenhas.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/replits-margins-illustrate-high-costs-coding-agents TITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda
Send us a textWe're in the home stretch of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series with part seventeen. I'm breaking down four more powerful truths that get right to the heart of sustainable, long-term weight loss.Here's what we cover this week:95. There's no place for perfect in weight loss Trying to be perfect with your eating, tracking, or mindset might sound like commitment, but it's actually just self-sabotage in disguise. I talk about how perfectionism kept me stuck for years and why dropping the expectation of doing it "right" all the time was one of the most freeing things I've ever done.96. Breed. Build. Become. This is one of the core concepts from inside my program. I explain what it means to breed new habits, build them up through repetition, and become the person who just does them. If you've ever had a habit crumble like a sandcastle at high tide, this one's for you.97. Keep your eyes on your own scale Comparison will wreck your momentum faster than any dessert ever could. I walk through what it really costs when we compare our weight loss to others, and why it's so important to stay focused on your own journey instead of someone else's highlight reel.98. Consistency not intensity Intensity feels sexy. Consistency actually works. If you're tired of starting over every Monday, this truth might be what helps you finally stop. I explain why sustainable weight loss demands a long game approach, and why you need to be able to keep going far more than you need to go hard.Next week, I'll be back with the final three truths. They're big ones. And yes, there's a decent chance I'm going to cry.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
In this episode, we sit down with Rob Acton, CEO of Core Strategy Partners and author of Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause through Nonprofit Board Leadership. Rob shares his decades of experience helping thousands of professionals discover their purpose and make a real impact by serving on nonprofit boards. You'll learn: -What it means to be a “Causie” and why it matters -How busy professionals can find and champion a cause they care about -The 4 cause styles (Helping Hand, People Developer, Reformer, Disruptor) and how to discover yours -The role of nonprofit board members beyond just donating money -The “3 T's” of board commitment: time, talent, and treasure -How cross-generational leadership strengthens the nonprofit world -Practical steps to identify your cause and start making an impact today Whether you're an executive, an emerging professional, or someone simply looking to serve, this conversation offers a roadmap for transforming passion into meaningful advocacy. Our Guest, Rob Acton: ➥ Book: Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause through Nonprofit Board Leadership ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/bDUE1GJ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-acton-33833735/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ https://gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/
Connect with us via text! This week on The Aesthetic Report, we're joined by “The Disruptor” herself — Janel Luu, Founder and CEO of Le Mieux Cosmetics, PurErb, and Kizo Lab. With more than 40 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and formulator, Janel shares how Korean aesthetics are influencing the professional treatment room, why pros should move beyond inflammation-driven results, and how hands-on sculpting methods can help create a niche in today's quick-fix beauty culture. Along the way, Janel offers insights into ingredient innovation, delivery systems, and the skills professionals need most to thrive in a competitive industry. This is a must-listen! Follow DERMASCOPE:Instagram: @dermascopeFacebook: facebook.com/dermascopePinterest: @dermascopeTikTok: @dermascopeFollow Janel & Le Mieux:Janel's Instagram: @janelluuLe Mieux Instagram: @lemieuxLe Mieux Facebook: facebook.com/LeMieuxSkincareAdditional Links:Visit our website.Learn more about this podcast.Subscribe to the magazine.Read the August 2025 issue. Nominate a brand or professional in the 2026 ACAs.
If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Pastor Kim as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a wife, mother, pastor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and entertainer. Pastor Kim is the Pastor at Limitless Church in Fayetteville Georgia, wife to Angelo and has two sons. She is a human rights advocate with a passion for giving back Real Talk Kim has been featured on The Doctor Oz Show, Oxygen's Network Series' Preachers of Atlanta, Your World with Creflo Dollar on BET, ABC's Nightline, The Word Network, CNN, Praise in the Park' Atlanta and numerous magazines and radio shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Pastor Kim as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a wife, mother, pastor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and entertainer. Pastor Kim is the Pastor at Limitless Church in Fayetteville Georgia, wife to Angelo and has two sons. She is a human rights advocate with a passion for giving back Real Talk Kim has been featured on The Doctor Oz Show, Oxygen's Network Series' Preachers of Atlanta, Your World with Creflo Dollar on BET, ABC's Nightline, The Word Network, CNN, Praise in the Park' Atlanta and numerous magazines and radio shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textWe're officially in part sixteen of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series, and in this episode, I'm walking you through five of the biggest, most foundational truths of the entire list.This one isn't just about food. It's about your relationship with food. Because let's be honest, it's never just about the calories or the macros. It's about your habits, your patterns, your triggers, your nostalgia, your rituals, and your Gladyses.Here's what we're covering today:WLT 90: What You Eat Matters Not just for your body, but for your heart, your memories, your grief, your cravings, and your comfort. It's about calories and connection.WLT 91: Who You Eat With Matters Even if it's just you and your inner Gladys. People, past or present, impact our choices in ways we don't always realise.WLT 92: When You Eat Matters Calories don't tell time, but your brain and your habits sure do. This one is about timing, triggers, and figuring out what works for you.WLT 93: Where You Eat Matters From the car to the couch to the fridge door, your environment has more influence than you think. If you've ever inhaled snacks standing in your kitchen, this one will hit home.WLT 94: How You Eat Matters Fast? Distracted? Ritualistic? Guilty? Comforted? However you do it, your method matters. And it tells you a lot more than you think.I also share a few of my personal weird food quirks (yes, including the hot dog thing) and why I still keep some of them around, but with boundaries. These five truths make up a huge part of the foundation of my 53-week program, and they're part of what helped me rebuild my relationship with food from the ground up.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
In this episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Justin Maines sits down with Nick Califano—beverage industry veteran and first employee at Loverboy—to unpack the inside story of building one of the fastest-growing alcohol brands.From co-founding Yonkers Brewing to launching Loverboy with Kyle Cooke of Bravo's Summer House, Nick shares how grit, innovation, and disruption fueled their rise. He opens up about reverse-engineering supply chains, scaling nationwide, and navigating chaos from COVID to supply shortages.Nick also reveals Loverboy's secret sauce: constant innovation, deep consumer engagement, and always having “backups to your backups.” This conversation is a playbook for anyone scaling a CPG brand, building resilient systems, or breaking through in a crowded market.The Logistics & Leadership Podcast, powered by Veritas Logistics, redefines logistics and personal growth. Hosted by industry veterans and supply chain leaders Brian Hastings and Justin Maines, it shares their journey from humble beginnings to a $50 million company. Discover invaluable lessons in logistics, mental toughness, and embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. The show delves into personal and professional development, routine, and the power of betting on oneself. From inspiring stories to practical insights, this podcast is a must for aspiring entrepreneurs, logistics professionals, and anyone seeking to push limits and achieve success.Timestamps:(00:05) – Innovation and Agility in Operations(09:12) – Disrupting the Beverage Industry(10:10) – Navigating Early Challenges in Beverage Launch(23:52) – The Impact of COVID-19 on Beverage Brands(34:24) – Navigating Growth Challenges in Beverage DistributionConnect with Nick Califano:Website: http://www.drinkloverboy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-califanoConnect with us! ▶️ Website | LinkedIn | Brian's LinkedIn | Justin's LinkedIn▶️ Get our newsletter for more logistics insights▶️ Send us your questions!! ask@go-veritas.comWatch the pod on: YouTube
Send us a textEnter the bizarre world of "War of the Worlds 2025," where product placement and alien invasion collide in what might be the most gloriously terrible sci-fi film of recent years. Join us as we unpack this Amazon Prime spectacle that had us laughing harder than any intentional comedy could.At the center of this disaster is Ice Cube as Will Radford, a government surveillance analyst who can hack into anything on Earth—except, apparently, the door keeping him trapped in his office during an alien invasion. While meteors rain down and tripods emerge from the ground, Will's primary concern remains spying on his pregnant daughter and gamer son, much to our bewilderment and amusement.The film reaches peak absurdity when Will needs to upload a virus to defeat the data-eating aliens (yes, they eat data), but can only receive the necessary thumb drive through an Amazon Prime Air delivery—which requires placing an actual Amazon order first "because protocol." When a homeless man is convinced to help the mission in exchange for an Amazon gift card, we knew we'd reached cinematic rock bottom.From Ice Cube's emotionless "oh" upon seeing his daughter's blood-soaked empty Tesla to the son's revelation as the mysterious hacker "The Disruptor," every scene delivers fresh waves of unintentional comedy. The climactic solution involving a "cannibal code" that makes the aliens consume themselves perfectly caps this monument to illogical storytelling.Whether you're a connoisseur of terrible cinema or simply need a good laugh, "War of the Worlds 2025" belongs in the hallowed halls of so-bad-it's-good classics. Have you experienced a movie so delightfully terrible it became entertainment gold? Share your thoughts in the comments!Written lovingly by AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT
Send us a textIn this episode, I'm digging into Truths 85 to 89 of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series. Five more uncomfortable but important truths that can change the way you think about weight loss.Here's what I cover:85 – You can lose weight for whatever reason you wantNo, really. You don't need a Gladys-approved noble cause to justify it. If it's about your jeans, your confidence, or your desire for a thigh gap, go ahead and want that. Your reason is valid.86 – Loose skin happens but it's better than the alternativeLet's stop pretending this isn't part of the conversation. Yes, loose skin is real. Yes, it can be frustrating. But I promise you, it's better than the complications of carrying excess weight. I'd never trade my loose skin for the weight I used to carry.87 – Safety nets help you soarRules make us rebel. Safety nets help us fly. I explain how reframing your weight loss ‘rules' as supportive safety nets gives you freedom instead of resistance. I'm talking practical examples, from eating with the fridge open to meal prepping after stressful phone calls.88 – Meet yourself where you areYou can't jump off at the 1200 calorie stop if your train isn't there. This one's all about honesty. Real progress starts with knowing where you actually are, not where you wish you were. No more unrealistic overhauls. Just small, honest, sustainable steps.89 – Tracking a binge is always better than not tracking itThis one's tough but it's powerful. Avoiding the number doesn't make the binge disappear. It just lets guilt and shame spiral out of control. You need a baseline, and you need data. You can't do better next time if you don't even know what “better” looks like.This episode is a mindset shaker so brace yourself, Gladys.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
In this dynamic episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with Ted Santos—founder of Turnaround Investment Partners—for a powerful conversation on leadership, disruption, and transforming companies from the inside out. With over two decades of experience turning around distressed businesses and scaling organizations growing faster than they could handle, Ted brings a wealth of insight. He shares his early leadership journey as a COO in the transportation and translation sectors, where he radically improved operations by shifting culture and introducing new service lines. One standout story: how his lack of industry knowledge in translation actually became his superpower. Ted spearheaded cultural translation services for websites—an innovative leap that reshaped how companies approached global communications. That sparked a familiar theme for me. I reflected on my own healthcare leadership journey—stepping into the industry without direct experience. Sometimes, not knowing “how it's always been done” is exactly what's needed to drive game-changing innovation. Reimagining Growth Through Diverse Lenses We explored how bringing in external perspectives—whether from different industries, cultures, or life experiences—is a powerful way to break the echo chamber of internal assumptions. I shared a story from my days running a multicultural healthcare clinic, where dialogue and inclusion—not rigid policies—became the key to navigating cultural complexity and driving operational excellence. Ted offered insights on his disruption framework for organizations, helping leaders embrace volatility and turn it into a strategic advantage. Discomfort as a Catalyst for Innovation Ted and I went deep into why organizations must learn to disrupt themselves before the market does. Drawing on both history and personal experiences, Ted cited icons like Rockefeller and Ford, reminding us that lasting innovation doesn't come from comfort zones—it comes from shaking them up. As leaders, we must be willing to challenge norms, ask uncomfortable questions, and reinvent systems. I added some examples from my own path—like pivoting to virtual events long before it became a necessity—and how that foresight unlocked unexpected growth. Leading With Boldness in a Changing World Ted laid out a compelling case for what he calls "disruptive leadership"—the ability to invent new possibilities and even “create problems” that force organizations to stretch. We discussed how leaders must confront blind spots (both personal and organizational), embrace continuous learning, and build the muscle to delegate strategically if they want to scale sustainably. Owning Your Narrative: Responsibility and Reinvention We closed on a deeply personal note—how early life experiences shape behavior, and how owning your story is the first step in transforming it. Ted and I unpacked the role of ego, unconscious patterns, and the necessity of unlearning behaviors that no longer serve our leadership. It's a conversation about growth, yes—but more importantly, about responsibility. Innovation isn't just about ideas—it's about the inner work we do to lead ourselves and others through disruption. Connect with Ted Santos: Ted's work is ideal for organizations navigating rapid change or seeking bold new strategies. If you're looking to challenge your current trajectory, this episode is your invitation to start. Ted Santos is the ultimate “Disruptor of Limits”—a bold strategist who trains and develops CEOs and executives to stop solving problems and start creating them to fuel breakthroughs that redefine industries. As the creator of the Disruptive Leadership Model, Ted flips conventional wisdom on its head, proving that chaos isn't a threat—it's the catalyst for transformation. With a track record of turning impossible visions into unstoppable growth, Ted challenges leaders to think bigger, act bolder, and turn uncertainty into opportunity. Whether he's helping businesses scale without breaking or reshaping corporate cultures to thrive under pressure, Ted is the go-to expert for leaders who refuse to settle for incremental growth and are ready to disrupt their way to dominance.
Get outta there!!! This week Nando DJ and Diggins log onto the web to open windows and zoom in and zoom out of an window on Amazon dot com to watch what genuinely might be the worst movie of 2025, War of the Worlds. They nitpick the computers, the lightning, and of course the Disruptor. Recommendations DJ - Bill Maher: An Autopsy (video) Diggins - The Naked Gun (movie), Hangmen Also Die! (movie) Nando - Twisted Metal (series), Weapons (movie) Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman
Send us a textIn this episode, I'm walking you through Truths 81 to 84 in our ongoing series of 101 Weight Loss Truths. These four truths are connected by something a lot deeper than food or scales, they're about awareness, intention, and how you see yourself.Here's what I cover in this episode:
Episode 148: Rebecca Lee Desjardins & Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More & Live Bolder by Reshma SaujaniABOUT REBECCARebecca Lee Desjardins is a lifelong learner and coach, committed to engaging people in meaningful moments that promote personal growth, leadership development, and a greater sense of community. As a Behavioral Agility Coach, Rebecca uses The BioCode System to teach strategies that leverage stress as a tool for leadership development and personal wellness. As a community leader at The Connext Exchange, she invites connection, reflection and exploration through conversation. Guided by curiosity and hope, Rebecca believes in the power of possibility and the unrealized potential of our shared humanity.CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS• Being in a state of becoming.• What am I prioritizing? What really matters?• "I did learn that's not valued everywhere."• Being a Disruptor. • Seeking fluidity.• The life of perfectionism and what it prevents.• Failure.• "Judgement always comes in."• Helping people find their place.• Cultural messaging and programming.• What are you about? vs. What do you do?• The power of religion and spirituality.The MAIN QUESTION basked directly by Rebecca is, Which of your gifts is left behind, not shared, all because of this anticipation of judgement or not being perfect enoughFIND REBECCA• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rldesjardins/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupwithintention• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShowUpWithIntention• The Connext Exchange - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-connext-exchange/• The Connext Exchange - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connextexchange• The Connext Exchange - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connextexchangeLinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: CHAPTERS00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Rebecca Desjardins00:33 - Introduction & Bio03:17 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?06:25 - Lessons of stress during COVID.09:14 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?20:59 - Perfectionism in Rebecca's life and work.28:46 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?34:34 - What do you consider your super power?35:24 - What does leadership mean to you?36:51 - Can you introduce us to the book we're discussing?38:30 - What Rebecca's taken away from reading the book at different points in her life.47:14 - The importance of finding the right community for you.50:36 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?53:45 - Looking back on what we might've considered a failure in the past.01:08:02 - Rebecca on Spirituality.01:11:30 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from theseconversations. Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:Watch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsRead About The Book Leads – Blog PostFor more great content, subscribe to my newsletter LastWeek's Leadership Lessons, if you haven't already!
Your Stupid Minds jumps right on the zeitgeist to cover possibly one of the worst movies of 2025. Released just a week ago on Amazon Prime Video, War of the Worlds (2025) asks the question "have you ever wanted to see the classic H.G. Wells story adapted into a 90 minute Microsoft Teams meeting?" And the answer from the public is a resounding "NO!" We should also note this movie was shot in 2020 using COVID protocols, and it shows. William Radford (Ice Cube) is NSA's only employee. When he isn't using government resources to spy on his daughter Faith's (Iman Benson) fridge, or uninstalling Counter-Strike from his son David's (Henry Hunter Hall) Steam account, he's trying to catch a hacker known as "Disruptor." He thinks he's pinpointed his location by copy/pasting his IP out of his YouTube video's source code (lol) and a task force comes to a building to take him down. Of course, if you've seen the title of this movie, you know none of this matters, because aliens invade and blow up a bunch of landmarks with meteors. The invaders are after data, trying to suck out all the data from the world's servers so they can become more powerful. With the help of his family and NASA friend Sandra (Eva Longoria), William uses all the apps available to him to save the world. Of course, he needs a little help from Faith's boyfriend Mark (Devon), an Amazon driver who uses his elite delivery skills to send William a flash drive packed with alien-killing viruses to his location using a drone. Did we mention this movie is on Prime Video? Will they save the world? Will Mark get promoted to a golden pee bottle? Will you throw up from the camera swirling across a computer screen at 3,000 miles per hour? You'll have to listen to find out! But please don't watch the movie.
WORSE THAN WHAT PEOPLE SAID??? War of the Worlds Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects With everyone hailing this new version as one of the WORST films EVER made, Greg & John are back to give their War of the Worlds Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Full Movie Spoiler Review!! Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Step into a modern screenlife freak-out with War of the Worlds (2025), a bold—and deeply flawed—adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic, reimagined through the lens of today's screen-obsessed world. Directed by Rich Lee (screenlife visionary), the film stars Ice Cube (Friday, Ride Along) as Will Radford, a DHS cyber-threat expert whose dystopian measures include surveilling his own children. Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Harriet) plays his NASA friend, Dr. Sandra Salas. The cast also includes Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as DHS Director Donald Briggs, Iman Benson as Faith Radford, Henry Hunter Hall as hacker son Dave (aka “Disruptor”), Devon Bostick as Faith's boyfriend & heroic Amazon Delivery Driver Mark, Andrea Savage as FBI agent Sheila, and Michael O'Neill as the Secretary of Defense. Set entirely on computer screens and video chats—a hallmark of the screenlife style—the film throws Will into chaos when alien tripods invade Earth and unleash insect-like creatures that feed on data. As glitches mount and his children's lives hang in pixelated balance, Will uses his kid's hacking know-how and high-tech warfare, including Amazon delivery drones, in a bizarre bid to save humanity. With a rare 0% Rotten Tomatoes score, this new adaptation has soared to #2 on Prime Video's top 10 list (then down to #4 as we were watching this lol) based on sheer word of mouth alone as critics & audiences alike boggle at its sloppy execution, product placement overload, and hollow sci-fi scaffolding. Join us as we break down the streaming anomaly: everything from its sci-fi themes of surveillance and data warfare, to its frame-by-frame disasters, cringe-worthy product tie-ins, and Ice Cube's bizarre heroics in a technocratic alien apocalypse. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ThredUp stock is up 600% this year… because Frugal Friendly Finance is winning the trade war.Palantir is named after LOTR, but is it Sauron or Frodo?… Either way, it's stock is #1 this year.The Savannah Bananas' baseball team is disrupting MLB… by doing stuff that doesn't scale.Hellman's Mayonnaise sponsored a wedding… (we cried)$PLTR $UL $TDUPWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Hennessey
If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Pastor Kim as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a wife, mother, pastor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and entertainer. Pastor Kim is the Pastor at Limitless Church in Fayetteville Georgia, wife to Angelo and has two sons. She is a human rights advocate with a passion for giving back Real Talk Kim has been featured on The Doctor Oz Show, Oxygen's Network Series' Preachers of Atlanta, Your World with Creflo Dollar on BET, ABC's Nightline, The Word Network, CNN, Praise in the Park' Atlanta and numerous magazines and radio shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textIn this episode, I'm digging into Weight Loss Truths 77 through 80 and this one's for anyone who's ever talked down to themselves over a slice of pizza or who thinks Monday is the only day that counts.Here's what I cover in this episode:77. You have to change the way you talk to yourself about food If the words “cheat,” “treat,” or “junk” are in heavy rotation, this one's for you. Language matters. The way you talk to yourself about food is often just a mirror of how you talk to yourself in general and I want to help you spot it and shift it.78. You have to change the way you think about food If pizza still feels like a moral failing and kale feels like penance, we need to talk. You're not going to get anywhere sustainable if your thoughts around food are still swinging between punishment and reward. I'm not aiming for food euphoria here I just want you to get to food neutrality.79. Weigh yourself once a week Yes, I said it. Once. A. Week. Not daily. Not “whenever you feel curious.” The scale can help or it can destroy your motivation, depending on how often you're stepping on it.80. Do it on a Wednesday Wednesdays don't carry the emotional baggage that Mondays do, and they give your body time to recover from weekend sodium overload. It's the most emotionally and physiologically neutral day of the week so let's give poor little Monday a break and make Wednesday your weigh-in day.This episode is all about self-talk, mindset, and finding a rhythm that actually works for you — without letting food or the scale ruin your week.Listen to this episode if:You're caught in a guilt/shame spiral with foodYou weigh yourself constantly and feel discouragedYou still think of food as “good” or “bad”You want a more sustainable (and sane) way to approach weight lossMentioned in this episode:Why cheat day language is so dangerousThe importance of food neutralityMy own experience giving the scale to my mother-in-law (yes, really)Why salt might be lying to you on Monday morningsIf you've been blaming pizza or the scale for your setbacks, this episode iLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
How do you keep innovating and disrupting when you're already the incumbent? And how do you prevent a $200B+ company from becoming slow and complacent? In this episode, CJ is joined by Sandeep Aujla, CFO of Intuit, who shares how one of the world's largest software companies continues to operate with the agility of a startup. With QuickBooks, TurboTax, Credit Karma, and MailChimp all falling in the Intuit family tree, serving both consumers and businesses, Sandeep breaks down the company's platform strategy, explains how he tells a unified story across these product lines, and describes how he prioritizes capital allocation. He also talks about Intuit's efforts to leverage AI to improve internal efficiencies, insights into the ideal CFO-CTO relationship, tactics for saying no, the benefits of letting stuff break, and how finance helped uncover a major growth opportunity for Intuit in the mid-market. The conversation touches on the company's 25 golden metrics, why leap years and the Super Bowl affect revenue, and the lesson Sandeep learned from a $2 coffee.—LINKS:Sandeep Aujla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aujla/Intuit: https://www.intuit.com/CJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: —TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Preview and Intro(02:30) Sponsor – Pulley | Brex | Aleph(07:11) Sandeep's Career Journey at Intuit(09:41) The Stigma Around CFOs and Seriousness(11:01) Being the Disruptor When You're Already the Incumbent(14:04) Intuit: Software, Payments, or Services Company?(15:21) Sponsor – RightRev | Navan | NetSuite |(19:00) The Intuit Family Tree(20:14) Cross-Platform Network Effects(21:54) Telling a Unified Story Across Multiple Product Lines(25:24) How Finance Discovered a Mid-Market Growth Opportunity(28:56) Reducing Churn by Keeping Customers on Platform(31:04) How Small Businesses Are Evolving To Leverage Tech and AI(34:11) How Sandeep Prioritises Capital Allocation(37:17) Tactics for Saying No Gracefully as a CFO(39:39) The Benefits of Letting Stuff Break(43:10) Reinvesting Across the Business: Consumer Versus Business(45:36) The CFO-CTO Relationship in the Age of AI(49:45) Tracking Intuit's Target for Internal AI Efficiency(52:06) Surprising Usage Patterns: Leap Years, Game of Thrones, etc(53:15) The Different Use Cases for AI Internally(55:48) The 25 Golden Metrics That Matter(58:45) Leap Years and Other Surprising Things That Impact the Business(1:00:04) Long-Ass Lightning Round: A Deadline Mistake(1:02:04) Advice to Younger Self(1:03:48) Finance Software Stack(1:04:36) A Bonus Question: Printed Notes(1:05:17) Craziest Expense Story—SPONSORS:Pulley is the cap table management platform built for CFOs and finance leaders who need reliable, audit-ready data and intuitive workflows, without the hidden fees or unreliable support. Switch in as little as 5 days and get 25% off your first year: https://pulley.com/mostlymetrics.Brex offers the world's smartest corporate card on a full-stack global platform that is everything CFOs need to manage their finances on an elite level. Plus, they offer modern banking and treasury as well as intuitive expenses and accounting automation, bill pay, and travel. Find out more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.Navan is the all-in-one travel and expense solution that helps finance teams streamline reconciliation, enforce policies automatically, and gain real-time visibility. It connects to your existing cards and makes closing the books faster and smarter. Visit https://navan.com/runthenumbers for your demo.NetSuite is an AI-powered business management suite, encompassing ERP/Financials, CRM, and ecommerce for more than 41,000 customers. If you're looking for an ERP, head to https://netsuite.com/metrics and get the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning.#platformbusiness #innovation #disruption #CapitalAllocation, #FinancialSoftware Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe
Send us a textTruths 73–76: 73. We All Self-Sabotage 74. The Only Way to Make It Stop Is to Keep Going 75. Nobody Loses Weight in a Straight Line 76. There Are No Fat Absorbing FoodsThis one goes deep and a little sideways.I'm diving into self-sabotage—why we all do it, how sneaky it can be, and what it looks like when you're the one putting the donuts in the cart or making that “harmless” call to your mother you know is going to end in chips and chaos.Then I talk about the one truth that nobody wants to hear but everybody needs: the only way to make it stop is to keep going. You want the noise to quiet down? You want the weight loss spiral to end? You have to push through it. Because stopping just brings the pain right back.We also get into the reality that nobody loses weight in a straight line. Not even the Gladyses. It's bumpy. It's annoying. It's normal. And yes, sometimes the scale is rude. We're not shocked.And finally? There are no fat-absorbing foods. Sorry. No soup, no rice, no magical tea is going to soak up your chips and send them to calorie purgatory. That's not a thing. Not even a little bit.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
We brought a surprise guest to our LIVE TBOY show in Chicago: Chris Barman, CEO of the wildest (and newest) electric car brand.Jeff Bezos invested, and Chris is leading it. Slate's not just building the lowest-priced electric truck on the market ($25K), it's also the craziest: No radio, no touchscreen, no tech whatsoever. We (jokingly) call it the “Amish-Inspired Electric Car.” And she built hype for the launch by creating a bunch of fake companies (true story).So in today's interview from our live Chicago show, Chris explains how it's possible to build and sell a car for $25. She'll tell us the craziest idea they *didn't* launch, why they crash half their vehicles on purpose, and what she thinks of President Trump's EV moves.Want to SEE the live show in action? Watch it on YouTube or check out the highlights on Instagram @tboypod.——————Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Pokemon
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In this episode, Dinesh takes note of the 10th anniversary of Trump coming down the escalator and announcing his run for President, and examines how Trump has transformed American politics as its chief disruptor. Dinesh argues that self-deportation is the best way to get the illegals home andshows how it can be encouraged. Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman joins Dinesh for his take on the Israel-Iran conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.