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Chipmaker NVIDIA reported quarterly earnings this week and they were strong - better than expected, even. NVIDIA's sales rose last quarter by over 50% though its data center business was a little softer than expected. So why did share prices fall? Plus, OpenAI says it's updating ChatGPT to better handle mental distress. And Spotify is sliding into our DMs. The music streamer has launched a messaging system on its platform. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Jewel Burks Solomon, managing partner at Collab Capital, about all these headlines for this week's Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review.

Chipmaker NVIDIA reported quarterly earnings this week and they were strong - better than expected, even. NVIDIA's sales rose last quarter by over 50% though its data center business was a little softer than expected. So why did share prices fall? Plus, OpenAI says it's updating ChatGPT to better handle mental distress. And Spotify is sliding into our DMs. The music streamer has launched a messaging system on its platform. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Jewel Burks Solomon, managing partner at Collab Capital, about all these headlines for this week's Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review.

What do you do when the man who once slid into your DMs ends up becoming your husband? If you're Kiara Liz Ortega, you marry him in Ireland at the actual P.S. I Love You bridge, wear a black diamond ring, and then laugh years later about the fact that yes—technically—you married your stalker. In this unfiltered, hilarious, and heart-tugging episode, the former Miss Universe Puerto Rico and star of The Bay opens up with Pol' Atteu and Patrik Simpson about everything from red-carpet disasters to her chaotic globe-trotting honeymoon. Imagine this: France, Italy, Qatar (during missile strikes, no less), the Maldives, Egypt, and Spain—all in just a few weeks. Kiara dishes on luxury bungalows, underwater hotels, driving through Spain like locals, and the surreal moment of almost canceling a trip because bombs were flying overhead. But the glamour didn't come without the drama. From falling down studio stairs mid-shoot (and her husband casually saying “I'll call you tomorrow” at 3 a.m.) to navigating soap opera storylines covered in blood yet dressed in couture, Kiara keeps the laughs rolling. She reveals how she hid her gowns from fellow pageant girls to avoid sabotage, walked a stage with mismatched shoes, survived zippers breaking right before a red carpet, and even flashed the wrong underwear during finals night—all while keeping her crown intact. Fashion lovers will swoon over the Runway Rundown details of her emerald gown designed by Pol' Atteu, a dress that somehow looked breathtaking even while she was dodging soap-opera gunfire. Meanwhile, Pol' and Patrik roast her kitchen skills, insisting she looked like she'd never seen a stove while filming, which Kiara blames entirely on her character, Dre Collins Castro. And then the tone shifts. The much-anticipated coffee reading uncovers something deeper—a snow globe from Hollywood she must keep close to anchor her balance, a wish from childhood she's still carrying, and the undeniable pull between financial stability and her true passion: acting. Vulnerable and raw, Kiara admits she longs to represent Puerto Rico not just with a crown, but with her craft, her voice, and her heart. She recalls the resilience of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, where strangers pushed each other's cars in endless gas lines, laughter breaking through despair. For Kiara, that memory fuels her drive: to keep representing her island proudly in every project she takes on. By the end, we've laughed at the absurd (duct tape as a fashion savior), swooned over romance (a whirlwind proposal just four months in), gasped at the near disasters (missiles in Qatar, broken gowns, chaotic commutes), and sat in awe as Kiara shared the most mystical moment of all—the coffee cup confirming a wish she's carried since she was ten years old. This isn't just a podcast episode. It's a full ride: pageant sabotage, stalker-turned-husband romance, international honeymoon chaos, couture breakdowns, and a mystical glimpse at the future. Kiara Liz Ortega proves she's more than a queen—she's a survivor, a storyteller, and a Puerto Rican star who's just getting started. So grab your coffee, buckle up, and prepare to be undressed in the best way possible.   CHAPTERS: Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpsonbh www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading: https://polatteu.com/armenian-coffee-cup-read Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren and Josh dive into a wild week that saw Roblox shatter concurrent user records thanks to a viral developer beef over a game called "Italian Brainrot." The duo unpacks how this grassroots event, which supported MrBeast and Mark Rober's Team Water initiative, amassed 47 million simultaneous players...and what it means for youth culture and platform safety. Next: YouTube's new Hype feature, a discovery tool designed to spotlight channels with under 500,000 subscribers. They discuss the mechanics, its potential impact on discoverability, and the future possibility of viewers being able to purchase Hype for their favorite creators. Finally: YouTube's creator-heavy partnership with the NFL. They cover the exclusive kickoff game stream and the use of the Watch With feature, which will allow top creators like iShowSpeed to officially co-stream the game, signaling a massive shift in live sports distribution.Also: Spotify slides into the DMs with a new messaging feature, and YouTube is caught automatically enhancing Shorts with AI, much to the dismay of creators.00:00 Intro: Lauren's First Book Club02:55 How Italian Brainrot Led to a Roblox Record07:22 The Dangers of Massive Youth Platforms08:50 YouTube's Hype Feature for Small Creators Arrives in the U.S.12:10 How The Hype Button Actually Works15:01 Should Viewers Be Able to Buy Hype?18:48 YouTube's Game-Changing NFL Partnership20:06 Creators Like iShowSpeed Will Officially Co-Stream NFL Games22:52 The Power Shift from Experts to Creators25:48 Upload: Spotify is Adding DMs29:20 Download: YouTube is Using AI to Enhance Shorts Without Asking31:48 A Parent's Reaction to the Roblox Story32:50 OutroCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand

This week in the After Party, Jake takes a look at the important musical history of Compton. Plus, your voicemails, DMs, and emails on subjects ranging from mercy to Lemmy to Frankie Goes to Hollywood(?). On Tuesday, we're bringing our episode on the late Brian Wilson, and Jake wants to know: Who is the best example from music history of a "tortured genius?" Share your thoughts at 617-906 6638, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracelandpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or on socials @disgracelandpod. To listen to an extended version of the After Party and hear Jake and Zeth discuss a wild theory about the death of Eazy-E, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as: Episode ⁠37⁠ and ⁠38⁠ - NWA Episode ⁠57⁠ - Nipsey Hussle Episode ⁠27⁠ - Snoop Doggy Dogg To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If Ozempic and GLP-1's have felt like direct competition and an easy solution compared to your online fitness coaching service, what is happening right now might turn the tables. The manufactures of this drug are currently being sued for over 2 billion dollars and this opens up some marketing for you as a coach. There's a right way to go about this and a wrong and I'll talk about both in this episode.   Time Stamps:   (0:40) This Is One You Should Be In The Know About (2:15) What Are GLP-1's? (3:05) Details Around The Lawsuit (4:50) Your Positioning (7:18) Quick Fix vs Identity Change (8:14) Storytelling Over Statistics (9:20) Educate, Don't Panic  (11:06) Offer Positioned For Post-Ozempic (13:38) Enjoyed This Trending Topic Style Episode? ----------

Tony: -Carbonation Station: FitAid Mango Sorbet -New Bambu Printer: https://bambulab.com/en/h2s?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=h2s&sc_src=email_681173&sc_lid=72590185&sc_uid=8fsv3NQxFz&sc_llid=49117&sc_customer=glb_Gr.lantern%40gmail.com -Bambu H1C: https://forum.bambulab.com/t/h2c-is-on-the-way-here-s-how-it-all-started/191677 -Sure, it's prison, but come on: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/new-jersey-prisoner-laments-reliance-on-floppy-disks-for-appeals-documents-which-limits-file-size-to-1-44-mb-prisoners-allowed-20-floppy-disks-in-cell-but-usb-flash-sticks-are-banned -Trump admin kills wind farm that's almost done: https://apnews.com/article/offshore-revolution-wind-project-stopped-trump-33214b9efb8f3f7a98c58299581bff9f Jarron:  -All the Pixel announcements: Made by Google 2025: all the Pixel news and announcements -Do you want DMs in your music app? -Spotify is adding DMs Owen: -Cyborgs: Jellyfish Edition https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/scientists-are-building-cyborg-jellyfish-to-explore-ocean-depths/ -My garage is why we can't have nice things. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/08/junk-filled-garages-hurt-ev-sales-as-people-dont-have-room-for-chargers/ Lando: -Trying to cure cancer! With Bees https://www.newsweek.com/bee-venom-could-help-cure-type-cancer-2108354 With cells https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-uncover-cancers-secret-weapon-against-immune-cells/

Send us a textMentoring isn't just coffee chats and “pick your brain” DMs—it's a performance accelerant. In this episode, Thompson Dickerson and I dig into why mentoring matters, how to find the right mentor (not just the most famous one), the difference between formal programs and informal “choose-your-own-adventure” mentoring, and the underrated superpower of receiving feedback with grace. Thompson also shares a personal mentoring story that changed her trajectory—and her playbook for keeping mentor relationships healthy, mutual, and results-focused.Key TakeawaysMentoring = speed + safety. You get to skip avoidable mistakes and test ideas with someone who's been there.Right fit > big name. Look for values alignment, relevant reps, and someone who gives feedback (not just stories).Formal vs. informal: Formal programs create access and structure; informal mentoring often delivers speed and chemistry. Use both.Own the asks. Come to sessions with goals, updates, and a “receipt” of what you tried since last time.Feedback is a leadership skill. Ask for it specifically, receive it calmly, and translate it into action fast.Close loops. Follow up with what you did and what changed—mentors invest more when they see impact.Quote from Thompson: “Great mentors don't hand you answers—they hand you mirrors and maps. Your job is to walk.”Resources You Can UseThanks for the Feedback — Douglas Stone & Sheila HeenRadical Candor — Kim ScottThe Coaching Habit — Michael Bungay StanierHBR Guide to Getting the Mentoring You Need — Harvard Business ReviewCenter for Creative Leadership (CCL) — Tools & articles on mentoring and feedbackSHRM Mentorship Toolkit — Templates for formal programsEpisode ExtrasReflection prompt: What feedback theme keeps showing up? What's one behavior you'll test this week?Manager challenge: Pair each new leader with a “situational mentor” for their biggest upcoming challenge.Connect with Thompson DickersonEmail: [thompson.dickerson@example.com] (update with preferred email)LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/thompsondickerson] (update with correct URL)Website: (add if applicable)CTA: If this episode helped, share it with a manager who's mentoring (or needs one), leave a quick rating, and tell us your best mentoring win—we might feature it on a future episode.Support the showConnect with Dawn:Website: www.managewithhart.comInstagram: @managewithhart

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Anne about Winx Club Season 6 (2014)⁠. You can find her on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr and Bluesky⁠.News: (1:20)Disney Channel to release Vampirina: Teenage VampireFantasy Patrol S5 to premiere in SeptemberCoven Academy series greenlit by DisneyStarlight Revolver now in early accessMagical Girls' Conventional Village (MahouMura) coming in OctoberPrincess Catch Teenieping (S6) promos have begunKPOP DEMON HUNTERS is OFFICIALLY the most popular Netflix film OF ALL TIMEWhat I Watched: (5:15)GranbelmMain Topic: (5:45)Sailor MoonPokemonDetective ConanKamikaze Kaito Jeanne Ojamajo DoremiCardcaptor SakuraW.i.t.c.h.PreCureDisneyPirates of the CaribbeanOriginal podcast music by Hazel, @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠afewbruises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your ideas to the podcast here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the podcast online on the socials @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠magicalgirlayu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs.

ONE WEEK! That's right, we're ONE WEEK away from the start of the NFL season! So let's dive into our consensus Fantasy Football TIGHT END RANKINGS

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a hilarious and eye-opening roundtable conversation exploring the strangest, funniest, and most surprising health questions they've ever received. From wild patient stories to unexpected clinic confessions, this episode blends humor with real-world medical insight. Join us as we delve into: • The most bizarre patient DMs and clinic questions • Morning wood, priapism, and hormone balancing myths • Emergency room confessions you won't believe • What patients really do (and don't admit) to their doctors This episode is for you if: • You're curious about the funniest moments in medicine • You want to hear health optimization experts unfiltered • You enjoy learning through real patient stories and cases • You like laughing while still picking up practical insights You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/HR_tgbe4EY0 Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://www.troscriptions.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions HOMeHOPe Symposium: https://homehope.org/homehope-symposium Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

The girls dive into your DMs for advice on filming in public without cringing into oblivion. From secret filming hacks and Insta360 tricks to pretending you're a tourist, Kat and Latisha share their funniest fails, biggest insecurities, and why confidence behind the camera is always a work-in-progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thinking about adding LinkedIn to your marketing mix? In this episode, I chat with Mollie Lo, LinkedIn business coach, CEO, and founder of Lotus Mentoring. With two decades of experience in HR leadership and entrepreneurship, Mollie blends strategy with business spirituality to help coaches and service providers attract aligned clients without cold DMs or burnout. We dive into how to decide if LinkedIn is right for your business, practical ways to build your presence without spending hours online, and what to actually say to turn connections into clients. If you've been curious about LinkedIn or want to make it work for you in just 15 minutes a day, this conversation is a must-listen. Today you will hear:How to decide if LinkedIn is the right platform for your ideal clients and business goals.Mollie's 15-minute lead generation routine that makes LinkedIn manageable and effective.The types of content LinkedIn's algorithm is prioritizing right now (and how to make yours stand out).Practical tips for building authentic connections and writing non-cringey messages that convert.Creative strategies to optimize your profile for first impressions and attract aligned opportunities. CONNECT WITH MOLLIE:Website: www.lotusmentoring.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotusmentoring/FREE 15 Min LinkedIn Lead Generation Strategy: https://www.lotusmentoring.net/signup 

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Cracker Barrel's stock plummeted over 7% after replacing their beloved Uncle Herschel logo with generic text, proving that sometimes logo redesigns don't go over well. We examine how the chain's transition backfired spectacularly, turning a simple rebranding into a political controversy that cost them nearly $100 million. Plus: Spotify is testing out DMs and Frontier Airlines gets into Spirit's territory. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

John is joined by singer-songwriter and musician Laufey and producer Spencer Stewart to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Silver Lining'. Having performed on numerous national TV singing shows in her youth, Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey released her first full-length album, ‘Everything I Know About Love' in 2022. It was praised for seamlessly blending jazz influences with contemporary production. Her second album, ‘Bewitched', continued this trend with its captivating jazz-pop ballads and earned her the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Laufey met producer Spencer Stewart when they were students at music college in the US and they have been collaborating ever since. Laufey's much anticipated third album ‘A Matter of Time' was released on 24th August 2025. Sitting down at Strongroom Studios in London, the trio discuss how creativity often involves breaking formal rules, why the voice is an underrated instrument, the importance of not being a snob when it comes to technology and their belief that when it sounds wrong in the studio, it might just be because you've hit on something really original!  Tracks discussed: Lover Girl; Tough Luck; Too Little, Too Late TAPE IT Thanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast. Visit ⁠tape.it/tapenotes⁠ or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 20% off. Recorded at ⁠Strongroom Studios⁠ LANDR  Get 20% off LANDR Distribution and Studio at ⁠landr.com/tapenotes⁠ MUSIVERSAL Skip the waitlist and get your discount⁠ HERE⁠ LISTEN to ⁠‘A Matter of Time' here⁠ , Vingolf Recordings LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES   ⁠linktr.ee/tapenotes ⁠ ⁠Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective⁠ GEAR MENTIONS ⁠Neumann TLM103 (mic) ⁠ ⁠Neumann U67 (mic) ⁠ ⁠Shure SM7B (mic) ⁠ ⁠Juno-60⁠ ⁠iZotope Ozone⁠ ⁠Echoplex⁠ ⁠Plank of wood⁠ OUR GEAR ⁠https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear⁠ HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can join us on⁠ Patreon⁠, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns. KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:  Instagram:⁠ @tapenotes⁠  Twitter:⁠ @tapenotes⁠  Facebook:⁠ @tapenotespodcast⁠   YouTube:⁠ Tape Notes Podcast⁠ Discord: ⁠Tape Notes⁠ Patreon:⁠ ⁠⁠Tape Notes⁠ To let us know the artists you'd like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We'd love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list:⁠ www.tapenotes.co.uk⁠

In this episode of Saving Grace, Grace sits down with TikTok star Bella Lindsay for a boob job update, life as a twin, going viral with the Wagamama spoon and the most outrageous DMs you'll ever hear. She also opens up about a certain celeb sliding into her inbox and what's next for her rise on TikTok...

All of us visited Central Florida in the Summer of 2025 to enjoy Walt Disney World and Epic Universe. On this episode, we discuss our thoughts on Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Rachel's experience at the Cake Bake Shop. What do you think of our discussion? Please let us know at show@magicourway.com or call 815-669-4226, or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #591.

“It's the expectation over the appreciation that burns you...” This week, Ann and Amanda interview wonderful actor and business owner Ali Martin (aka Alison Van Dam)!! Ali and Amanda worked together at the Viall Files and BOY do they have a lot to talk about -- stay tuned for a part 2 coming soon! (Also, there's a Taylor Swift mention in this episode, so we have to take this opportunity to say congrats to Taylor and all the Swifties out there!)We release two types of episodes -- interviews (that's this one!) and pop culture/reality TV chats. If you wanna hear Ann and Amanda talk TV (and other stuff), check out our recent episodes about Love Island, Facebook Marketplace, and more!Check out:Ali's socials: @scrapmetal.studios, @alison.vandamScrap Metal Studios: scrapmetal-studios.comWSANDA SUBMISSIONS: wsandasubmissions@gmail.comFollow us on instagram @wesignedannda @mikiannmaddox @liffordthebigreddog so you can slither in our DMs with constructive feedback, but please, for the love of god, don't cyberbully us. We're fragile :-/If you're picking up what we're putting down and want even more Ann and Amanda comedy content, support us on Patreon. You have no idea how many times we've said "Wait, this is too batshit.....we'll put it on Patreon." Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart, producer Maddy, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids say the darnest things.. Put the kettle on! MIND BLOWN! LINKS If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our DMs @matt.and.alex at https://bit.ly/mattandalex-ig CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Executive Producer: James ParkinsonAudio Imager: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textJosh and Sierra catch up with video intern, Jackson “Soft Hands” Rosicky, to talk about his summer behind the camera- and behind the Snapchat screen. Jack shares how he's leveled up his video skills, become the most confident intern in the office, and somehow found time to golf with his coworkers. Stick around for stories about shooting content, sliding into DMs, and why Jack might just be one of the most interesting interns on the team. And as always, thanks for tuning in to Funny in Theory! Be sure to follow us on social media @funnyintheory. 

It's been a minute since we did a dilemma episode, but the wait is over!First, thank you for being so open with us—sharing your dilemmas really helps us figure out what conversations we need to lean into more.Got a dilemma? Slide into our DMs! We might reply to you directly, share it (anonymously, of course) on our stories—with your go-ahead—or even bring it up in an episode.Link to Lyd's therapists highlighthttps://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTI2ODkxODY2MDk0OTI3?igsh=YWRhZ3o4cDNpNA==Engage us:YOUTUBE: TMI Podcast KE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6fVFxrbf0HDRW3B2mdWFGA INSTAGRAMTMI Podcast KE - https://instagram.com/tmipodcastke?utm_medium=copy_link Lydia KM - https://instagram.com/_lydiakm?utm_medium=copy_link Murugi Munyi - https://instagram.com/murugi.munyi?utm_medium=copy_link TIKTOK TMI Podcast KE - https://www.tiktok.com/@UC6fVFxrbf0HDRW3B2mdWFGA Lydia KM - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCuuTRxZ1bUjg6daywCC6hPA Murugi Munyi - https://www.tiktok.com/​⁠@UCRfGbRcRH9dcMv6nyGkUfyQ

“When good men get their wants and needs met, the whole world benefits.”Meg's off holding it down at her feminine leadership retreat, so I've got the mic today with one of the most solid brothers in men's work, Traver Boehm from Man Uncivilized. We went straight in. No tiptoeing, no ‘be nice so everyone's comfortable' shit. We're talking about how men lose themselves trying to please women, how to stop living as a servant to the queen, and what it actually takes to reclaim your mission. We got into the initiations that strip you back to your bones, the kind you don't buy a ticket for, and why they're the making of you if you've got the balls to stay in them. This is about remembering who the fuck you are and leading your life like it matters.

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss why enterprise generative AI projects often fail to reach production. You’ll learn why a high percentage of enterprise generative AI projects reportedly fail to make it out of pilot, uncovering the real reasons beyond just the technology. You’ll discover how crucial human factors like change management, user experience, and executive sponsorship are for successful AI implementation. You’ll explore the untapped potential of generative AI in back-office operations and process optimization, revealing how to bridge the critical implementation gap. You’ll also gain insights into the changing landscape for consultants and agencies, understanding how a strong AI strategy will secure your competitive advantage. Watch now to transform your approach to AI adoption and drive real business results! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-why-enterprise-generative-ai-projects-fail.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn – 00:00 In this week’s In Ear Insights, the big headline everyone’s been talking about in the last week or two about generative AI is a study from MIT’s Nanda project that cited the big headline: 95% of enterprise generative AI projects never make it out of pilot. A lot of the commentary clearly shows that no one has actually read the study because the study is very good. It’s a very good study that walks through what the researchers are looking at and acknowledged the substantial limitations of the study, one of which was that it had a six-month observation period. Katie, you and I have both worked in enterprise organizations and we have had and do have enterprise clients. Some people can’t even buy a coffee machine in six months, much less route a generative AI project. Christopher S. Penn – 00:49 But what I wanted to talk about today was some of the study’s findings because they directly relate to AI strategy. So if you are not an AI ready strategist, we do have a course for that. Katie Robbert – 01:05 We do. As someone, I’ve been deep in the weeds of building this AI ready strategist course, which will be available on September 2. It’s actually up for pre-sale right now. You go to trust insights AI/AI strategy course. I just finished uploading everything this morning so hopefully I used all the correct edits and not the ones with the outtakes of me threatening to murder people if I couldn’t get the video done. Christopher S. Penn – 01:38 The bonus, actually, the director’s edition. Katie Robbert – 01:45 Oh yeah, not to get too off track, but there was a couple of times I was going through, I’m like, oops, don’t want to use that video. But back to the point, so obviously I saw the headline last week as well. I think the version that I saw was positioned as “95% of AI pilot projects fail.” Period. And so of course, as someone who’s working on trying to help people overcome that, I was curious. When I opened the article and started reading, I’m like, “Oh, well, this is misleading,” because, to be more specific, it’s not that people can’t figure out how to integrate AI into their organization, which is the problem that I help solve. Katie Robbert – 02:34 It’s that people building their own in-house tools are having a hard time getting them into production versus choosing a tool off the shelf and building process around it. That’s a very different headline. And to your point, Chris, the software development life cycle really varies and depends on the product that you’re building. So in an enterprise-sized company, the likelihood of them doing something start to finish in six months when it involves software is probably zero. Christopher S. Penn – 03:09 Exactly. When you dig into the study, particularly why pilots fail, I thought this was a super useful chart because it turns out—huge surprise—the technology is mostly not the problem. One of the concerns—model quality—is a concern. The rest of these have nothing to do with technology. The rest of these are challenging: Change management, lack of executive sponsorship, poor user experience, or unwillingness to adopt new tools. When we think about this chart, what first comes to mind is the 5 Ps, and 4 out of 5 are people. Katie Robbert – 03:48 It’s true. One of the things that we built into the new AI strategy course is a 5P readiness assessment. Because your pilot, your proof of concept, your integration—whatever it is you’re doing—is going to fail if your people are not ready for it. So you first need to assess whether or not people want to do this because that’s going to be the thing that keeps this from moving forward. One of the responses there was user experience. That’s still people. If people don’t feel they can use the thing, they’re not going to use it. If it’s not immediately intuitive, they’re not going to use it. We make those snap judgments within milliseconds. Katie Robbert – 04:39 We look at something and it’s either, “Okay, this is interesting,” or “Nope,” and then close it out. It is a technology problem, but that’s a symptom. The root is people. Christopher S. Penn – 04:52 Exactly. In the rest of the paper, in section 6, when it talks about where the wins were for companies that were successful, I thought this was interesting. Lead qualification, speed, customer retention. Sure, those are front office things, but the paper highlights that the back office is really where enterprises will win using generative AI. But no one’s investing it. People are putting all the investment up front in sales and marketing rather than in the back office. So the back office wins. Business process optimization. Elimination: $2 million to $10 million annually in customer service and document processing—especially document processing is an easy win. Agency spend reduction: 30% decrease in external, creative, and content costs. And then risk checks for financial services by doing internal risk management. Christopher S. Penn – 05:39 I thought this was super interesting, particularly for our many friends and colleagues who work at agencies, seeing that 30% decrease in agency spend is a big deal. Katie Robbert – 05:51 It’s a huge deal. And this is, if we dig into this specific line item, this is where you’re going to get a lot of those people challenges because we’re saying 30% decrease in external creative and content costs. We’re talking about our designers and our writers, and those are the two roles that have felt the most pressure of generative AI in terms of, “Will it take my job?” Because generative AI can create images and it can write content. Can it do it well? That’s pretty subjective. But can it do it? The answer is yes. Christopher S. Penn – 06:31 What I thought was interesting says these gains came without material workforce reduction. Tools accelerated work, but did not change team structures or budgets. Instead, ROI emerged from reduced external spend, limiting contracts, cutting agency fees, replacing expensive consultants with AI-powered internal capabilities. So that makes logical sense if you are spending X dollars on something, an agency that writes blog content for you. When we were back at our old PR agency, we had one firm that was spending $50,000 a month on having freelancers write content that when you and I reviewed, it was not that great. Machines would have done a better job properly prompted. Katie Robbert – 07:14 What I find interesting is it’s saying that these gains came without material workforce reduction, but that’s not totally true because you did have to cut your agency fees, which is people actually doing the work, and replacing expensive consultants with AI-powered internal capabilities. So no, you didn’t cut workforce reduction at your own company, but you cut it at someone else’s. Christopher S. Penn – 07:46 Exactly. So the red flag there for anyone who works in an agency environment or a consulting environment is how much risk are you at from AI taking your existing clients away from you? So you might not lose a client to another agency—you might lose a client to an internal AI project where if there isn’t a value add of human beings. If your agency is just cranking out templated press releases, yeah, you’re at risk. So I think one of the first things that I took away from this report is that every agency should be doing a very hard look at what value it provides and saying, “How easy is it for AI to replicate this?” Christopher S. Penn – 08:35 And if you’re an agency and you’re like, “Oh, well, we can just have AI write our blog posts and hand it off to the client.” There’s nothing stopping the client from doing that either and just getting rid of you entirely. Katie Robbert – 08:46 The other thing that sticks out to me is replacing expensive consultants with AI-powered internal capabilities. Technically, Chris, you and I are consultants, but we’re also the first ones to knock the consulting industry as a whole, because there’s a lot of smoke and mirrors in the consulting industry. There’s a lot of people who talk a big talk, have big ideas, but don’t actually do anything useful and productive. So I see this and I don’t immediately think, “Oh, we’re in trouble.” I think, “Oh, good, it’s going to clear out the rest of the noise in the industry and make way for the people who can actually do something.” Christopher S. Penn – 09:28 And that is the heart and soul, I think, for us. Obviously, we have our own vested interest in ensuring that we continue to add value to our clients. But I think you’re absolutely right that if you are good at the “why”—which is what a lot of consulting focuses on—that’s important. If you’re good at the “what”—which is more of the tactical stuff, “what are you going to do?”—that’s important. But what we see throughout this paper is the “how” is where people are getting tangled up: “How do we implement generative AI?” If you are just a navel-gazing ChatGPT expert, that “how” is going to bite you really hard really soon. Christopher S. Penn – 10:13 Because if you go and read through the rest of the paper, one of the things it talks about is the gap—the implementation gap between “here’s ChatGPT” and then for the enterprise it was like, “Well, here’s all of our data and all of our systems and all of our everything else that we want AI to talk to in a safe and secure way.” And this gap is gigantic between these two worlds. So tools like ChatGPT are being relegated to, “Let’s write more blog posts and write some press releases and stuff” instead of “help me actually get some work done with the things that I have to do in a prescribed way,” because that’s the enterprise. That gap is where consulting should be making a difference. Christopher S. Penn – 10:57 But to your point, with a lot of navel-gazing theorists, no one’s bridging that gap. Katie Robbert – 11:05 What I find interesting about the shift that we’ve seen with generative AI is we’ve almost in some ways regressed in the way that work is getting done. We’re looking at things as independent, isolated tasks versus fully baked, well-documented workflows. And we need to get back to those holistic 360-degree workflows to figure out where we can then insert something generative AI versus picking apart individual tasks and then just having AI do that. Now I do think that starting with a proof of concept on an individual task is a good idea because you need to demonstrate some kind of success. You need to show that it can do the thing, but then you need to go beyond that. It can’t just forever, to your point, be relegated to writing blog posts. Katie Robbert – 12:05 What does that look like as you start to expand it from project to program within your entire organization? Which, I don’t know if you know this, there’s a whole lesson about that in the AI strategy course. Just figured I would plug that. But all kidding aside, that’s one of the biggest challenges that I’m seeing with organizations that “disrupt” with AI is they’re still looking at individual tasks versus workflows as a whole. Christopher S. Penn – 12:45 Yep. One of the things that the paper highlighted was that the reason why a lot of these pilots fail is because either the vendor or the software doesn’t understand the actual workflow. It can do the miniature task, but it doesn’t understand the overall workflow. And we’ve actually had input calls with clients and potential clients where they’ve walked us through their workflow. And you realize AI can’t do all of it. There’s just some parts that just can’t be done by AI because in many cases it’s sneaker-net. It’s literally a human being who has to move stuff from one system to another. And there’s not an easy way to do that with generative AI. The other thing that really stood out for me in terms of bridging this divide is from a technological perspective. Christopher S. Penn – 13:35 The biggest hurdle from the technology side was cited as no memory. A tool like ChatGPT and stuff has no institutional memory. It can’t easily connect to your internal knowledge bases. And at an enterprise, that’s a really big deal. Obviously, at Trust Insights’ size—with five or four employees and a bunch of AI—we don’t have to synchronize and coordinate massive stores of institutional knowledge across the team. We all pretty much know what’s going on. When you are an IBM with 300,000 employees, that becomes a really big issue. And today’s tools, absent those connectors, don’t have that institutional memory. So they can’t unlock that value. And the good news is the technology to bridge that gap exists today. It exists today. Christopher S. Penn – 14:27 You have tools that have memory across an entire codebase, across a SharePoint instance. Et cetera. But where this breaks down is no one knows where that information is or how to connect it to these tools, and so that huge divide remains. And if you are a company that wants to unlock the value of gen AI, you have to figure out that memory problem from a platform perspective quickly. And the good news is there’s existing tools that do that. There’s vector databases and there’s a whole long list of acronyms and tongue twisters that will solve that problem for you. But the other four pieces need to be in place to do that because it requires a huge lift to get people to be willing to share their data, to do it in a secure way, and to have a measurable outcome. Katie Robbert – 15:23 It’s never a one-and-done. So who owns it? Who’s going to maintain it? What is the process to get the information in? What is the process to get the information out? But even backing up further, the purpose is why are we doing this in the first place? Are we an enterprise-sized company with so many employees that nobody knows the same information? Or am I a small solopreneur who just wants to have some protection in case something happens and I lose my memory or I want to onboard someone new and I want to do a knowledge-share? And so those are very different reasons to do it, which means that your approach is going to be slightly different as well. Katie Robbert – 16:08 But it also sounds like what you’re saying, Chris, is yes, the technology exists, but not in an easily accessible way that you could just pick up a memory stick off the shelf, plug it in, and say, “Boom, now we have memory. Go ahead and tell it everything.” Christopher S. Penn – 16:25 The paper highlights in section 6.5 where things need to go right, which is Agentic AI. In this case, Agentic AI is just fancy for, “Hey, we need to connect it to the rest of our systems.” It’s an expensive consulting word and it sounds cool. Agentic AI and agentic workflows and stuff, it really just means, “Hey, you’ve got this AI engine, but it’s not—you’re missing the rest of the car, and you need the rest of the car.” Again, the good news is the technology exists today for these tools to have access to that. But you’re blocking obstacles, not the technology. Christopher S. Penn – 17:05 Your governance is knowing where your data lives and having people who have the skills and knowledge to bring knowledge management practices into a gen AI world because it is different. It is not the same as previous knowledge management initiatives. We remember all the “in” with knowledge management was all the rage in the 90s and early 2000s with knowledge management systems and wikis and internal things and SharePoint and all that stuff, and no one ever kept it up to date. Today, Agentic can solve some of those problems, but you need to have all the other human being stuff in place. The machines can’t do it by themselves. Katie Robbert – 17:51 So yes, on paper it can solve all those problems. But no, it’s not going to. Because if we couldn’t get people to do it in a more analog way where it was really simple and literally just upload the latest document to the server or add 2 lines of detail to your code in terms of what this thing is about, adding more technology isn’t suddenly going to change that. It’s just adding another layer of something people aren’t going to do. I’m very skeptical always, and I just feel this is what’s going to mislead people. They’re like, “Oh, now I don’t have to really think about anything because the machine is just going to know what I know.” But it’s that initial setup and maintenance that people are going to skip. Katie Robbert – 18:47 So the machine’s going to know what it came out of the box with. It’s never going to know what you know because you’ve never interacted with it, you’ve never configured with it, you’ve never updated it, you’ve never given it to other people to use. It’s actually just going to become a piece of shelfware. Christopher S. Penn – 19:02 I will disagree with you there. For existing enterprise systems, specifically Copilot and Gemini. And here’s why. Those tools, assuming they’re set up properly, will have automatic access to the back-end. So they’ll have access to your document store, they’ll have access to your mail server, they’ll have access to those things so that even if people don’t—because you’re right, people ain’t going to do it. People ain’t going to document their code, they’re not going to write up detailed notes. But if the systems are properly configured—and that is a big if—it will have access to all of your Microsoft Teams transcripts, it will have access to all of your Google Meet transcripts and all that stuff. And on the back-end, without participation from the humans, it will at least have a greater scope of knowledge across your company properly configured. Christopher S. Penn – 19:50 That’s the big asterisk that will give those tools that institutional memory. Greater institutional memory than you have now, which at the average large enterprise is really siloed. Marketing has no idea what sales is doing. Sales has no idea what customer service is doing. But if you have a decent gen AI tool and a properly configured back-end infrastructure where the machines are already logging all your documents and all your spreadsheets and all this stuff, without you, the human, needing to do any work, it will generate better results because it will have access to the institutional data source. Katie Robbert – 20:30 Someone still has to set it up and maintain it. Christopher S. Penn – 20:32 Correct. Which is the whole properly configured part. Katie Robbert – 20:36 It’s funny, as you’re going through listing all of the things that it can access, my first thought is most of those transcripts aren’t going to be useful because people are going to hop on a call and instead of getting things done, they’re just going to complain about whatever their boss is asking them to do. And so the institutional knowledge is really, it’s only as good as the data you give it. And I would bet you, what is it that you like to say? A small pastry with the value of less than $5 or whatever it is. Basically, I’ll bet you a cookie that the majority of data that gets into those systems with spreadsheets and transcripts and documents and we’re saying all these things is still junk, is still unuseful. Katie Robbert – 21:23 And so you’re going to have a lot of data in there that’s still garbage because if you’re just automatically uploading everything that’s available and not being picky and not cleaning it and not setting standards, you’re still going to have junk. Christopher S. Penn – 21:37 Yes, you’ll still have junk. Or the opposite is you’ll have issues. For example, maybe you are at a tech company and somebody asks the internal Copilot, “Hey, who’s going to the Coldplay concert this weekend?” So yes, data security and stuff is going to be an equally important part of that to know that these systems have access that is provisioned well and that has granular access control. So that, say, someone can’t ask the internal Copilot, “Hey, what does the CEO get paid anyway?” Katie Robbert – 22:13 So that is definitely the other side of this. And so that gets into the other topic, which is data privacy. I remember being at the agency and our team used Slack, and we could see as admins the stats and the amount of DMs that were happening versus people talking in public channels. The ratios were all wrong because you knew everybody was back-channeling everything. And we never took the time to extract that data. But what was well-known but not really thought of is that we could have read those messages at any given time. And I think that’s something that a lot of companies take for granted is that, “Oh, well, I’m DMing someone or I’m IMing someone or I’m chatting someone, so that must be private.” Christopher S. Penn – 23:14 It’s not. All of that data is going to get used and pulled. I think we talked about this on last week’s podcast. We need to do an updated conversation and episode about data privacy. Because I think we were talking last week about bias and where these models are getting their data and what you need to be aware of in terms of the consumer giving away your data for free. Christopher S. Penn – 23:42 Yep. But equally important is having the internal data governance because “garbage in, garbage out”—that rule never changes. That is eternal. But equally true is, do the tools and the people using them have access to the appropriate data? So you need the right data to do your job. You also want to guard against having just a free-for-all, where someone can ask your internal Copilot, “Hey, what is the CEO and the HR manager doing at that Coldplay concert anyway?” Because that will be in your enterprise email, your enterprise IMs, and stuff like that. And if people are not thoughtful about what they put into work systems, you will see a lot of things. Christopher S. Penn – 24:21 I used to work at a credit union data center, and as an admin of the mail system, I had administrative rights to see the entire system. And because one of the things we had to do was scan every message for protected financial information. And boy, did I see a bunch of things that I didn’t want to see because people were using work systems for things that were not work-related. That’s not AI; it doesn’t fix that. Katie Robbert – 24:46 No. I used to work at a data-entry center for those financial systems. We were basically the company that sat on top of all those financial systems. We did the background checks, and our admin of the mail server very much abused his admin powers and would walk down the hall and say to one of the women, referencing an email that she had sent thinking it was private. So again, we’re kind of coming back to the point: these are all human issues machines are not going to fix. Katie Robbert – 25:22 Shady admins who are reading your emails or team members who are half-assing the documentation that goes into the system, or IT staff that are overloaded and don’t have time to configure this shiny new tool that you bought that’s going to suddenly solve your knowledge expertise issues. Christopher S. Penn – 25:44 Exactly. So to wrap up, the MIT study was decent. It was a decent study, and pretty much everybody misinterpreted all the results. It is worth reading, and if you’d like to read it yourself, you can. We actually posted a copy of the actual study in our Analytics for Marketers Slack group, where you and over 4,000 of the marketers are asking and answering each other’s questions every single day. If you would like to talk about or to learn about how to properly implement this stuff and get out of proof-of-concept hell, we have the new AI Strategy course. Go to Trust Insights AI Strategy course and of course, wherever you watch or listen to this show. Christopher S. Penn – 26:26 If there’s a challenge you’d rather have, go to trustinsights.ai/TIpodcast, where you can find us in all the places fine podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in. We’ll talk to you on the next one. Katie Robbert – 26:41 Know More About Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robbert and Christopher S. Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth, acumen, and prosperity, aiming to help organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data-driven approach. Trust Insights specializes in helping businesses leverage the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. Trust Insights services span the gamut from developing comprehensive data strategies and conducting deep-dive marketing analysis to building predictive models using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch and optimizing content strategies. Katie Robbert – 27:33 Trust Insights also offers expert guidance on social media analytics, marketing technology and Martech selection and implementation, and high-level strategic consulting encompassing emerging generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Meta Llama. Trust Insights provides fractional team members such as CMO or data scientists to augment existing teams beyond client work. Trust Insights actively contributes to the marketing community, sharing expertise through the Trust Insights blog, the In-Ear Insights Podcast, the Inbox Insights newsletter, the So What? Livestream webinars, and keynote speaking. 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Episode 107 of Trail Society kicks off with life updates from Keely and Hillary, before diving into listener-submitted news and research. They discuss a BBC story where undercover officers highlighted the prevalence of street harassment, with 94% of local women reporting experiences of catcalling. This transitions into a conversation around exercise during pregnancy, sparked by a listener question about heart rate guidelines. The hosts review current research showing that, for athletes already active, higher intensity exercise can be safe and even beneficial during pregnancy, lowering risks like gestational diabetes and improving newborn Apgar scores. They emphasize that heart rate is an imprecise measure, and individualized approaches are important. The main feature of the episode is an interview with Anne Flower, an ER physician and elite trail runner who recently won and set a new course record at the Leadville 100, her debut 100-mile race. Anne shares how she balances training at a world-class level with her demanding medical career, and how lessons from the ER and ultrarunning inform each other. She reflects on her road-to-trail transition, the highs and lows of Leadville, and her mindset of tackling hard things as practice for resilience. Anne also discusses her role as Chief Medical Officer for Mountains to Mountains, her future racing goals, and offers advice for women entering the sport. The episode closes with listener shoutouts, stories of recovery after long races, training adaptations for different terrains, and heartfelt community support, reinforcing the podcast's commitment to uplifting women in endurance sports.   SPONSORSHIP:  We are so excited to be partnering with rabbit as our primary apparel sponsor this year! Send us some DMS about your favorite apparel and what you would like to see built for the trail running space!  So snag some of the new Trail Society x rabbit line before it's gone! New Code through the end of August—> HOPPER10   Keep sliding into our DMs with your messages, they mean so much to us!  FOLLOW US on Instagram: @trail.society And go follow our NEW youtube channel @trailsociety_podcast   Pregnancy and Exercise Research Citations:  Dalhaug EM, Sanda B, Bø K, Brown WJ, Sundgot-Borgen J, Haakstad LAH. Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2025 Apr 23;25(1):475. doi: 10.1186/s12884-025-07572-6. PMID: 40269794; PMCID: PMC12020307. Worska A, Laudańska-Krzemińska I, Ciążyńska J, Jóźwiak B, Maciaszek J. New Public Health and Sport Medicine Institutions Guidelines of Physical Activity Intensity for Pregnancy-A Scoping Review. J Clin Med. 2024 Mar 18;13(6):1738. doi: 10.3390/jcm13061738. PMID: 38541963; PMCID: PMC10971148.  

If your content is meaningful but your income isn't moving, you don't have a visibility problem—you have a coaching client conversion problem. In this Sales that Serve episode, guest host Rich Boggs (serial entrepreneur and Expert Enrollment Faculty at Brave Thinking Institute) shows you how to bridge the gap between audience-building and consistent enrollments. You'll learn the simple, repeatable funnel that transforms spectators → strategy sessions → paid clients using value-forward lead magnets, DM conversations that build trust, and confident calls-to-action that make the next step obvious. This is ethical, heart-centered selling—designed for coaches who want full-spectrum success and real transformation for their clients.Key TakeawaysMore content isn't more sales. You need a clean, value-forward coaching client conversion path.Message to the circle: Lurkers (awareness/trust), Likers (social proof/invitations), Leads (nudge to book).Simple funnel wins: Content → Freebie → 3 emails → Strategy session booking.DMs convert when you ask great questions, not when you push offers.Sell the session's value (vision, changes, action steps), then discuss programs if there's a fit.Every touchpoint needs a CTA. No next step = no conversion.Ready to Turn Clarity Into Clients?Join Life Coach Accelerator—our free, 5-day challenge for aspiring and growth-minded coaches. In one focused week, you'll:Nail your why and who you're meant to helpMap the essential steps for a profitable, sustainable coaching businessIdentify the blocks that keep most coaches stuck (and clear them)Learn where to find clients, how to charge what you're worth, and dissolve the money beliefs keeping you stuckIf you're done guessing and ready for momentum, save your spot now—and build the system that supports your purpose and your prosperity.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on a question that landed in my DMs: How do I plan to incorporate my shamanic training into my hypnosis work in the future? The short answer: I already do. The deeper answer? That's what this episode is all about. Many people think of the subconscious as just a storage bin for beliefs and programs. But this mindset is limited. The subconscious is far more—it's a convergence zone where identity, neuroscience, and consciousness meet. And when you bring shamanic principles into ethical, client-led hypnosis, you're no longer just clearing blocks... you're helping someone remember who they truly are.

In this episode of the Get Creative Podcast, host Justin Tuminowski sits down with Ephrem Fuffa and Mike “Creative Mike” Molusco to reveal how two real estate investors turned a distressed property into a six-figure payday—all by answering a DM and choosing collaboration over competition. Ephrem, a trucking-business owner turned investor, shares how he found a deal on Auction.com, while Mike explains the creative strategies, attorney relationships, and buyer connections that ultimately saved a homeowner from foreclosure and netted them each $77,000 in profit. You'll discover: Why answering your DMs could lead to your next big deal How to source free real estate leads without buying expensive lists The power of SubTo community collaboration and joint ventures Tips for navigating auctions, pre-foreclosures, and last-minute closing hurdles How creative finance and empathy can build wealth and relationships If you're a new or seasoned investor looking for proof that taking action and collaborating leads to massive results, this episode will inspire you.

This week the boys talk about a getting attacked by a tiny gang in East LA and the glory of Kaiser Permanente. Then they help a caller headed to a pool party with a new romantic prospect, and then they hear from a caller whose bf follows some OF creators on Insta. As long as he's not sending DMs everything should be ok. If you want to hear more bonus content please go to patreon.com/midnightsnacktv and support the boys there!

Thinking you need thousands of subscribers to launch your online course? Think again! This episode debunks the myth that big numbers equal success and gives you a proven launch strategy for small audiences. Discover how to build trust, get your first sales, and create an amazing student experience from day one.Learn how to:Debunk the "Big Launch Lie": Understand why you don't need a huge list to succeed with your first course.Adopt a "light launch" strategy: Learn how to reach your warm audience without complicated funnels or big ad budgets.Redefine success on your terms: Discover why your first launch is about connection and feedback, not just numbers.Weekly Action Item:Define Your "Warm" Audience: Who are the 50-100 people already in your world (email list, DMs, small communities) who have asked for your help or shown interest in your topic? Write them down.Craft Your Personal Message: Draft a simple, personal message (email, DM, voice note) that explains what your course is about and invites them to a conversation about it.Redefine Your Success: Write down what a "successful" launch looks like to you, focusing on non-numerical goals like having conversations, getting feedback, and building a great experience for your first students.Show Resources: Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/drmoirahanna) for daily tips and ideasWork With Dr. Moira:Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)

Are your client relationships strong enough to earn their trust before the first pitch?Michael Haynes, a B2B market specialist, author and speaker, joins me from Sydney. He guides us on how to unpack what it truly takes to win and keep business clients today. It's not just about being client-focused anymore—it's about becoming buyer-centric. We talked through his AIR framework (Advice, Insights, Recommendations), why trust is built long before the sale, and how business development now relies more on connection and value than cold calls and pitches. He also shares how strategic networking and micro-engagements like panels and roundtables can set you apart in a crowded B2B world.If you're a small service firm trying to grow, this episode is your reminder to stop guessing and start listening. You'll get clear strategies to position your business as a trusted advisor—not just another vendor.Highlights:1. Beyond Client-Centric: Go Buyer-Centric - Michael explains why knowing the buyer's priorities and decision process matters more than general client needs.2. The AIR Framework for Real Impact - Delivering Advice, Insights, and Recommendations is how you prove your expertise and build credibility with decision-makers.3. Why Relationships Close Sales Faster - He shares how warm intros plus value-based insight can turn long sales cycles into two-call conversions.4. LinkedIn: Visibility vs. Connection - Michael talks about using LinkedIn strategically, from voice notes to DMs, to build true relationships—not just grow your follower count.5. Listening as a Growth Strategy - Learn how structured conversations with clients and prospects can reveal gaps, improve services, and inspire innovation.Connect with Michael:Website: https://listeninnovategrow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhhaynes/ Check this out:Get your free downloadable Go-To-Market Playbook for service firms at https://listeninnovategrow.com/sme-playbook/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------In appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by checking this presentation page - you won't regret it. AND … Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky listener!Connect with me:http://JanicePorter.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/https://www.facebook.com/janiceporter1

Shrekking. House Goblin. Ask Alex. LINKS If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our DMs @matt.and.alex at https://bit.ly/mattandalex-ig CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Executive Producer: James ParkinsonAudio Imager: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"DMs after the session" is a common meme among DnD players, and a quick look at message boards across the community shows that imposter syndrome is alive and well among DMs. Dan shares his own struggles as well as a few steps DMs can take along the path to managing and minimizing imposter syndrome while they play the game they love.Like, comment, share and subscribe!Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

You're showing up. You're posting every day. You've got the passion, the energy, the captions, the reels… and yet...your calendar is still wide open.Sound familiar?Here's the hard truth: consistency without clarity just makes you the unpaid educator of Instagram. Your content might inspire, but if it's not starting conversations, it's not converting.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 3 silent booking killers that keep doulas stuck:Inspiration without invitation (posting pretty content that doesn't invite a response)Talking to everyone instead of your one (blending in instead of standing out)Hiding your sales process like it's a secret (confusing clients into doing nothing)We'll talk about how to fix each of these mistakes, how to use your content to spark genuine conversations, and why those conversations are the gold standard when it comes to booking clients.If you've been posting consistently and still wondering why no one is saying yes, this episode is your wake-up call, and your roadmap to turning posts into DMs, DMs into consults, and consults into paying clients.And if your consultations feel like the missing link, grab my life-changing doula resource: 3 Must-Ask Questions To Book Yourself Out Struggling to grow your doula business? Tired of chasing pregnant mothers online? Imagine effortlessly attracting your dream clients and reaching the mamas you're meant to serve!? ⬇️ START HERE ⬇️FREE: Book Out Your Doula Calendar With These 3 Questions The Booked AF Doula Toolkit

Advertising has changed so much over the years and being in this industry since 2016, I've seen something absolutely crush only to fizzle out months later. What has been working recently for many of our clients is what I'm going to teach you today: the DM funnel. This builds trust and provides value first to those interested and lays the foundation for a great relationship. I'll breakdown the entire process, why it works, explain a big warning about compliance using Meta ads, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:08) DM Funnel (2:51) Skepticism Is Rising (4:00) What We Teach Inside of IFCA (4:40) Why This Funnel Works (5:20) Remember The Shake Weight? (8:00) The 6 Step Process (14:00) Warning About Compliance (18:15) Recap ----------

Sometimes the key to moving forward is going back… To the principles, the patterns, and the frameworks that actually work. In this powerful re-run episode of our Back-to-School series, George revisits one of the most transformative tools he's ever created: the APPLE Framework—a customer journey and communication model that's proven to create results across every stage of business.Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this episode will show you how to improve your customer experience, increase trust, and deepen connection using five simple steps. It's not about fancy marketing tactics—it's about creating transformational relationships that scale with ease.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeThe real purpose of customer journey (and what it's not).Why most businesses sabotage trust without realizing it.A breakdown of the APPLE Framework for communication.How to use this model in DMs, sales calls, onboarding, and more.Why emotional safety is the secret to customer retention. Key Takeaways✔️Customer journey is a relationship, not a transaction. If you're treating customers like clicks, you're always going to be chasing the next one.✔️The APPLE Framework (Acknowledge, Prepare, Project, Let Them Know, Excite) can be applied to every communication channel—DMs, emails, Zoom calls, onboarding, and beyond.✔️Pre-handling objections = building trust. Let your audience know what to expect so they don't get stuck and blame you.✔️Marketing, sales, and delivery are all customer journey zones. Use the APPLE method in each to build emotional safety and loyalty.✔️Simple frameworks scale better than fancy strategies. Clarity and consistency win every time. Timestamps & Highlights[00:00] – Intro to the Back-to-School Series and episode context[04:00] – Why the biggest bottleneck isn't your funnel—it's communication[06:00] – The updated APPLE Framework explained step-by-step[12:00] – Customer journey is a bridge to transformation—not just a product[15:00] – Example: How George uses APPLE in DMs[17:00] – Example: How to apply APPLE to onboarding new clients[19:00] – APPLE in sales calls: how to structure trust and momentum[21:00] – Why APPLE works in every area of life (including parenting)[24:00] – Final challenge + George APPLEs you directly Your Challenge This WeekReview your last DM, email, or onboarding message. Did you use all five APPLE steps?If not, revise it using the framework and see how your audience responds.Practice makes presence—and presence builds trust.Want help implementing APPLE in your business? DM George on IG: @itsgeorgebryantJoin The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply here Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/eventFollow George on Instagram for behind-the-scenes tips and insights: @itsgeorgebryant

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Today we're joined by Jason Bowman, a San Francisco–based teacher and one of the leads behind the Castro Room. Bradshaw kicks things off with some banter about Jason's Instagram and dating life before the conversation dives into practice itself: meditation, Vipassana, Buddhism, and the layers of distraction, avoidance, and discomfort that surface along the way. Jason shares a formative teaching moment that shaped his approach, sparking reflections on the line between treating people as clients versus students, and the balance of being “nice” versus “strict,” especially given the gendered double standards women teachers often face.From there, they explore how teaching shifts with class size, the deep trust students offer when they “hand over the marionette strings” of their bodies, and the importance of community that comes from staying rooted in one place. The discussion broadens to the paradoxes of modern yoga: the irony of turning hobbies into identities, CorePower as a “gateway yoga drug,” and how marketing promises can cheapen a practice that speaks for itself. They trace the origins of Castro Rooms and the community it has built, while also touching on Jason's personal life, writing, psychedelics, and the moments Bradshaw nudges him into sharing about his trauma.Amidst the big themes, there are plenty of lighter stories about lavender towel drama, slammed doors, inappropriate DMs, and the unforgettable moment Jason spotted an old party friend walking into class.Find Jason Bowman Online or IRL:Web: https://www.jasonarthurbowman.com/Ig: @_jasonbowmSubstack: https://jasonbowman.substack.com/Studio: https://www.castroroom.com/

Entrepreneurship, mindset, personal growth, shadow work, rejection, business success, and spiritual growth all go hand in hand. You MUST do shadow work to reach business success! I share how mastering rejection, messy action, and healing your ego can transform both your life and your business as a spiritual entrepreneur.Business isn't just about strategy—it's about mindset. Self growth is business growth. If you want to grow, you have to face rejection, take messy action, and heal the shadows holding you back. In this episode, I share behind-the-scenes lessons from my recent launch, how getting back into DMs led to more sales, and why becoming a people person is one of the most underrated keys to success. If you're an entrepreneur, coach, or creator who wants to grow your business while deepening your spiritual journey, this episode will give you the activation you need.

No Pho For You. The Flavour Amplifier. Schoolyard Nicknames. LINKS If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our DMs @matt.and.alex at https://bit.ly/mattandalex-ig CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Executive Producer: James ParkinsonAudio Imager: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emery Emery and Heather Henderson from Ardent Athiest and Skeptically Yours podcasts joined Mark and Josi for a fun show. Heather talked about her start on Dance Party USA, which generated her mountains of fan mail, how Facebook led her to meet and date Emery and meet Penn Jillette, her burlesque act which featured knife play, how she becane the lead singer of Penn's No God Band and how she saw the movie Noah and kind of liked it. Emery talked about his early radio career, the indisputable advantages of crowdfunding, how persistence led him to be the editor of the documentary The Aristocrats, had some choice words for Mother Theresa, Mel Gibson and a gentleman who may or may not be Chevy Chase and both Emery and Heather discussed their polyamorous relationship and how fun “Craigslist night” can be. This show is sponsored by: Eddie by Giddy FDA Class II medical device built to treat erectile dysfunction and performance unpredictability. Eddie is specifically engineered to promote firmer and longer-lasting erections by working with the body's physiology. Get rock hard erections the natural way again. Using promo code DARKMARK20, you can save 20% on your Eddie purchase, and you and your partner will be chanting incantations of ecstasy together faster than you can say “REDRUM.” Go to buyeddie.com/DarkMark for 20% off your purchase using code DARKMARK20 today. Raze Energy Drinks Go to https://bit.ly/2VMoqkk and put in the coupon code DMS for 15% off the best energy drinks. Zero calories. Zero carbs. Zero crash Renagade CBD Go to renagadecbd.com for all of your CBD needs Tactical Soap Smell Great with Pheromone infused products and drive women wild with desire! Go to https://grondyke-soap-company.myshopify.com/?rfsn=7187911.8cecdba

Yoo people in this weeks we have on @1movision we speak about content creation, the journey to getting a wingstop blackcard and how we see God individually ! As always, any questions or DMs feel free to drop us message

The living legend herself, Leona Lewis, joins Jamie and Sophie for a seriously unfiltered chat about the highs and lows of parenting. From the realities of post-baby s*x to the chaos of touring with a toddler, Leona gives them the lowdown on parenting behind the scenes.She also teases brand new music, and puts Jamie through his paces with a surprise singing lesson! Will he finally manage to stay in key? (Spoiler: probably not…)PLUS, Sophie gets brutally honest about her latest pregnancy symptoms — including some nipple-related trauma, a full-blown vampire obsession, and a very real fear that she might have a tapeworm thanks to her wild cravings…

Matt is Not Chill. Rant Dog Returns! Clickfish. LINKS If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our DMs @matt.and.alex at https://bit.ly/mattandalex-ig CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Executive Producer: James ParkinsonAudio Imager: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us a textTired of feeling like you need to choose between making sales and maintaining your integrity? This episode of Tiny Marketing reveals the secret to selling effectively without the pushy tactics that make everyone uncomfortable.Sarah Noelle Black pulls back the curtain on "Silent Selling" – a powerful approach that allows you to upsell naturally without triggering resistance in your audience. The psychology is fascinating: when people sense a hard sell coming, they immediately disengage. But when you build curiosity instead of pressure, they'll often sell themselves on your offer.Discover three game-changing strategies you can implement immediately. First, learn how to create private invitations that feel exclusive and personal, targeting only your most engaged leads. Second, master the art of offer threading – weaving mentions of your services naturally throughout your content instead of saving it all for an awkward pitch at the end. Third, explore how to "slip into the DMs" consensually, moving from public webinar conversations to one-on-one sales opportunities in a way that feels helpful rather than intrusive.Perhaps most valuable is Sarah's insight on nurturing attendees who don't convert immediately. She shares her proven framework for creating email sequences that continue to educate while gently reminding prospects how they can work with you when they're ready. The truth is, most sales happen during the nurture phase, not during your initial presentation.What makes this approach so powerful is how it shifts the dynamic: instead of pushing for a sale, you're creating an environment that makes it easy for prospects to take the next step naturally. Your audience maintains their autonomy while you maintain your integrity – and your conversion rates will likely improve as a result.Ready to transform your sales approach? Head to the show notes to access the complete workshop, workbook, and office hours through the Tiny Marketing Club, starting at just $150.Join my events community for FREE monthly events.I offer free events each month to help you master your business's growth through marketing, sales, systems, and offer strategy. Join the community here! Are you tired of prospects ghosting you? With a Gateway Offer, that won't happen.Over the next Ten Days, we will launch and sell our Gateway Offers with the goal of reaching booked-out status!Join the challenge here.Support the showJoin the Tiny Marketing Club >>> Join the ClubCome tour my digital home :) >>>WebsiteWanna be friends? >>> LinkedInLet's chat every Tuesday! >>> NewsletterCatch the video podcast on YouTube >>>YouTube

Today I'll tell you the unfortunate bear story and how the hives are doing...then, the full episode continues on Patreon with the bonus audio I've promised patrons:  an explainer on how the age distribution in a colony (the topic of the last ABJ article I read to you) impacts your beekeeping and the health of the hive, including some important August tasks in the bee yard as a result. It's a way I say thank you to the Patrons, whose support keeps this podcast going!  -- https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple Not a patron yet? You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible, who keep the archives available and who keep it all advertising-free. In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • Detailed show notes with links, tips, comments • Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos • occasional bonus podcasts and early access episodes • Commenting on posts (and DMs) allows me to answer questions • Input on the podcast topics • Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!    If you can support the show with $3 a month or more, please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple   About Beekeeping at Five Apple: Leigh keeps bees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina (gardening zone 6b). She cares for around a dozen hives in a rural Appalachian highland climate. Colonies are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance, but without chemical treatments for over a decade. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.