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Celebrity hairstylist and author Chris Appleton joins Vic for a powerful conversation inspired by his new book, Your Roots Don't Define You, about what happens when you finally live in alignment with who you truly are. Known for creating iconic looks for stars like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim Kardashian, Chris opens up about his journey of coming to terms with his sexuality later in life, raising two children, and overcoming his darkest moment. He shares how accepting himself changed everything, both personally and professionally, along with four simple questions you can ask yourself when you feel stuck, and a powerful reframe that turns envy into motivation. Plus, get Chris' opinion on the side vs middle part debate and tips for healthy, hydrated hair! Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation about self-acceptance and stepping into your truth. Grab Chris' new book, “Your Roots Don't Define You” at yourrootsdontdefineyou.com!Follow Chris on TikTok @chrisappletonhair & Instagram @chrisappleton1// SPONSORS //Premier Protein: Find your favorite flavor at premierprotein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. Durable: Visit durable.com/realpod and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code REALPOD for 30% off all plans. BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/realpod today to get 10% off your first month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week I'm joined by Emily Bader, the star of Netflix's People We Meet on Vacation. We cover how she landed the role, the adorable moment she found out she was cast, and what it felt like stepping into a book with such a devoted fanbase. We talk being called “perfectly cast,” filming in heat and rain across the vacation locations, Tom Blyth's surprising dance moves, the iconic blue wig, and how she's taking in this massive moment.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit durable.com/notskinny and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code NOTSKINNY for 30% off all plans.Text NOTSKINNY to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. As a special offer for our listeners, good wipes is giving you your first pack for FREE! Buy any package in store, text them your receipt, and get reimbursed almost immediately. For more details, head to goodwipes.com/NOTSKINNYGet started today at stitchfix.com/NOTSKINNY and get 20% off your first order when you buy five or more items.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#329: If you need confirmation that it's okay to follow a path that isn't linear, this episode is it. In this week's installment of the Breaking the Rules series, I chat with entrepreneur, investor, and creative multi-hyphenate Hannah Bronfman about rewriting timelines, releasing perfection, and trusting the turns that lead you exactly where you're meant to be.From building businesses and investing in women's health to evolving publicly and creating a life beyond rigid five-year plans, Hannah shares what it really means to break out of the boxes you were placed in—and design your own blueprint.This episode is for you if:You're feeling like you want to make a change, but you're scared to let go of the identity or path you originally planned.You no longer wants to live by linear timelines or traditional ideas of success.You want to build wealth, invest in, and support women-owned businesses but don't know where to start.You're ready to embrace evolution as part of creating your next chapter.You want to become more comfortable in unfamiliar spaces.Episode Links:Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbronfman/Follow Hannah on Substack: https://substack.com/@hannahslistCheck out the CEO Club on Amazon Prime, airing on February 23rd: https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/original-series/the-ceo-club/1Sponsors:Durable: Durable is your AI partner that creates your website, writes your content, and helps you grow online. Visit durable.com/balanced and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code BALANCEDLES for 30% off all plans.RW Knudsen: With R.W. Knudsen, krush 100% of your day — morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between — with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store today.Quince: Visit quince.com/BALANCEDLES to get free shipping and 365-day returns.Equip: You deserve a life that isn't ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it's right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.Osea: Give your skin a rest with clean, clinically tested skincare from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BBG at OSEAMalibu.com.Hungryroot: Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/lucky and use code LUCKY.Keep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterFollow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She's So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She's So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's episode, I'm joined by Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn, the hosts of the Breaking Beauty Podcast, for a deep dive into what's really worth your time and money when it comes to skincare. We break down celebrity beauty brands and what makes some succeed while others fall flat, unpack the rise (and fatigue) of the clean girl aesthetic, and discuss where to save vs. splurge in your skincare routine. Carlene and Jill also share their personal retinol routines, thoughts on ingredient-driven brands, K-beauty favorites, and how to think about skincare maintenance on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. From smart investing in actives to beauty trends we're ready to leave behind, this episode is packed with practical, expert-backed insights for navigating the beauty industry with confidence. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. To listen to the Breaking Beauty Podcast, click HERE.To check out Breaking Beauty on Youtube, click HERE.To connect with Breaking Beauty Podcast on Instagram, click HERE.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Don't wait. Go to Quince.com/dreambigger for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. That's Quince.com/dreambigger to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Visit durable.com/dream and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code DREAMBIGGER for 30% off all plans. Caraway's cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $190 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/BIGGER you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/BIGGER or use code BIGGER at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern.Get started with the Experian App now! Text TRANSFORM to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mazel Morons! It's another immaculate Monday and the Good Guys are officially topical… allegedly. We're kicking off 2026 with a wide-ranging, unhinged conversation that somehow becomes spiritual along the way. From Ben's shocking courtside experience at a Miami Heat game to Josh's Costco gas-line confrontation that turns into a full-blown moral reckoning, we break down why Florida might secretly be the best place to live, how New York keeps making life harder for no reason, and why hospitality actually matters. We also weigh in on celebrity mom group drama, the rise of “Hallmark hunks,” GLP-1 stigma , and the strange comfort of realizing your salad might be worse than your sandwich. Plus, the first Moron Mail of the year delivers real relationship advice, questionable hypotheticals, and a reminder that some questions truly shouldn't be asked. We're topical. We're spiritual. What are ya, nuts?Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Durable - Visit durable.com/goodguys and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code GOODGUYS for 30% off all plans.Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GOODGUYS10Caraway- Caraway's cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $190 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/GOOD10 you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Most runners go into RunDisney Marathon Weekend just hoping to survive it. In this episode, I share how I completed the 2026 Dopey Challenge, four races totaling 48.6 miles and finished feeling strong, durable, and pain free. This is not just a race recap. It is a breakdown of the exact training, fueling, recovery, and race strategy decisions that allowed my body to handle four consecutive race days without breaking down. You will hear: - How I structured training after a recent marathon - Why patience and pacing mattered more than fitness - How I approached fueling and recovery across all four races - The biggest mistakes runners make during RunDisney Marathon Weekend - And what actually allows runners to finish strong instead of just surviving You will also hear stories from runners in our community who conquered all 48.6 miles and experienced what is possible when you stop guessing and start training with structure. If you are training for RunDisney Marathon Weekend, the Dopey Challenge, or simply want to run long term without constantly worrying about injuries, this episode will give you a clear blueprint for how to approach big goals with confidence. Grab your FREE RunDisney Marathon Training Guide Here! Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free? The Healthy Runner Academy provides you the step-by-step system to finally stay consistent, avoid burnout, and prevent nagging injuries… all with expert coaching and a supportive community behind you! Perfect for adult runners who want to: - Stop nagging injuries - Build a resilient running body - Get faster and stronger - Enjoy pain-free, consistent training Join the waitlist today and be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) + get a special bonus to strengthen your running journey! Episodes and Resources mentioned in this episode: Listen to my previous episode on 6 Steps to Mastering runDisney Training Listen to my previous episode on How to Prepare for RunDisney Marathon Weekend: 7 Race Week Essentials for Dopey Challenge Runners Listen to my previous episode on my 2024 Disney Marathon Weekend Recap Conquering the Dopey Challenge Listen to my previous episode on what to do after you sign up for the Dopey challenge Watch how Sonya overcame her fears to finish her first marathon in Disney by getting stronger not only physically but mentally here! Watch how Dipti went from chronic shin splints for over a year to running the Disney Dopey Challenge in 6 months here! Watch how Stephanie went from IT band pain with every long run to conquering the 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge here! A big thanks to ucan for your support for this episode! Want to know what we recommend to our athletes during hard marathon training? We use EDGE Energy Gels from UCAN for those long runs! Fuel smarter during a run with the best no sugar energy gel on the market delivering up to 75+ minutes of steady energy to power your best running performance. Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order! Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music
This week, Erin and Sara catch up and discuss the Golden Globes, share an update to their Critic's Choice story, and much more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Durable (durable.com/first)Hungryroot (hungryroot.com/foster CODE: FOSTER)Minnow (shopminnow.com CODE: MEETMINNOW15)Betterhelp (betterhelp.com/foster)Puori (puori.com/foster CODE: foster)Fatty15 (fatty15.com/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vic is joined by her best friend Aubrey, her husband Max, and his best friend (who also happens to be Aubrey's husband) Wood, to break down their first-ever couples trip together to Hawaii, from how the trip was secretly planned to the moments that made it unforgettable. They recap the highlights and hiccups, including early-morning beach chair strategy, sunscreen drama, group dynamics, and the surprisingly deep conversations that came up along the way. The group answers listener questions about balancing friend time and partner time, whether any fights actually happened, and why this trip felt like exactly what everyone needed. This episode is a reminder of how restorative shared laughter and intentional time together can be. Tune in for a fun escape, honest reflections, and a full couples-vacay debrief!// SPONSORS // Premier Protein: Find your favorite flavor at premierprotein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. Durable: Visit durable.com/realpod and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code REALPOD for 30% off all plans. CozyEarth: Go to cozyearth.com and use code REALPOD for 20% off best selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.Pique Tea: Unlock 20% off and establish your powerful sustained well-being at piquelife.com/realpod. Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market with my link thrivwemarket.com/REALPOD for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS, President of J2C Valuation, shares insights on real estate and business valuation trends, including office, retail, multifamily, and industrial sectors heading into 2026.
In this episode, I'm joined by Virginie Raphael — investor, entrepreneur, and philosopher of work — for a wide-ranging conversation about incentives, technology, and how we build systems that scale without losing their humanity. We talk about her background growing up around her family's flower business, and how those early experiences shaped the way she thinks about labor, value, and operating in the real economy. That foundation carries through to her work as an investor, where she brings an operator's lens to evaluating businesses and ideas. We explore how incentives quietly shape outcomes across industries, especially in healthcare. Virginie shares why telehealth was a meaningful shift and what needs to change to move beyond one-to-one, supply-constrained models of care. We also dig into AI, venture capital, and the mistakes founders commonly make today — from hiring sales teams too early to raising too much money too fast. Virginie offers candid advice on pitching investors, why thoughtful cold outreach still works, and how doing real research signals respect and fit. The conversation closes with a contrarian take on selling: why it's not a numbers game, how focus and pre-qualification drive better outcomes, and why knowing who not to target is just as valuable as finding the right people. If you're thinking about the future of work, building with intention, or navigating entrepreneurship in an AI-accelerated world, this episode is for you. And for more conversations like this, join us at Snafu Conference 2026 on March 5th, where we'll keep exploring incentives, human skills, and what it really takes to build things that last. Start (0:00) Reflections on Work, Geography, and AI Adoption Virginie shares what she's noticing as trends in work and tech adoption: Geographic focus: she's excited to explore AI adoption outside traditional tech hubs. Examples: Atlanta, Nashville, Durham, Utah, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, parts of the Midwest. Rationale: businesses in these regions may adopt AI faster due to budgets, urgency, and impatience for tech that doesn't perform. "There are big corporates, there are middle and small businesses in those geos that have budget that will need the tech… and/or have less patience, I should say, for over-hub technologies that don't work." She notes that transitions to transformational technology never happen overnight, which creates opportunities: "We always underestimate how much time a transition to making anything that's so transformational… truly ubiquitous… just tends to think that it will happen overnight and it never does." Robin adds context from her own experience with Robin's Cafe and San Francisco's Mission District: Observed cultural and business momentum tied to geography Mentions Hollywood decline and rise of alternative media hubs (Atlanta, Morocco, New Jersey) Virginie reflects on COVID's impact on workforce behaviors: Opened a "window" to new modes of work and accelerated change: "There were many preexisting trends… but I do think that COVID gave a bit of a window into what was possible." Emphasis on structural change: workforce shifts require multi-year perspective and infrastructure, not just trends. Investor, Mission, and Capital Philosophy Virginie clarifies she is an investor, not a venture capitalist, resisting labels and prestige metrics. "I don't call myself a venture capitalist… I just say investor." Focuses on outcomes over categories, investing in solutions that advance the world she wants to see rather than chasing trendy tech sectors. "The outcome we want to see is everyone having the mode of work that suits them best throughout their lives." Portfolio themes: Access: helping people discover jobs they wouldn't otherwise know about. Retention / support: preventing workforce dropouts, providing appropriate healthcare, childcare, and caregiving support. "Anyone anywhere building towards that vision is investible by us." Critiques traditional venture capital practices: Raising VC money is not inherently a sign of success. "Raising from a VC is just not a sign of success. It's a milestone, not the goal." Concerned about concentration of capital into a few funds, leaving many founders unsupported. "There's a sense… that the work we do commands a lot less power in the world, a lot less effectiveness than holding the capital to hire that labor." Emphasizes structural, mission-driven investing over chasing categories: Invests in companies that prevent workforce dropouts, expand opportunity, and create equitable access to meaningful work. Portfolio strategy is diversified, focusing on infrastructure and long-term impact rather than quick wins. "We've tracked over time what type of founders and what type of solutions we attract and it's exactly the type of deal that we want to see." Reflects on COVID and societal trends as a lens for her investment thesis: "COVID gave a bit of a window into what was possible," highlighting alternative modes of work and talent distribution that are often overlooked. Labor, Ownership, and Durable Skills Virginie reframes the concept of labor, wages, and ownership: "The word labor in and of itself… is something we need to change." Interested in agency and ownership as investment opportunities, especially for small businesses transitioning to employee ownership. "For a very long time… there's been a shift towards knowledge work and how those people are compensated. If you go on the blue-collar side… it's about wages still and labor." Emphasizes proper capitalization and alignment of funds to support meaningful exits for smaller businesses, rather than chasing massive exits that drive the VC zeitgeist. AI fits into this discussion as part of broader investment considerations. Childhood experience in family flower business shaped her entrepreneurial and labor perspective: Selling flowers, handling cash, and interacting with customers taught "durable skills" that persisted into adulthood. "When I think of labor, I think of literally planting pumpkin plants… pulling espresso shots… bringing a customer behind the counter." Observing her father start a business from scratch instilled risk-taking and entrepreneurial spirit. "Seeing my dad do this when I was seven… definitely part of that." Skills like sales acumen, handling money, and talking to adults were early lessons that translated into professional confidence. Non-linear career paths and expanding exposure to opportunity: Concerned that students often see only a narrow range of job options: "Kids go out of high school, they can think of three jobs, two of which are their parents' jobs… Surely because we do a poor job exposing them to other things." Advocates for creating more flexible and exploratory career pathways for young people and adults alike. Durable skills and language shaping work: Introduction of the term "durable skills" reframes how competencies are understood: "I use it all the time now… as a proof point for why we need to change language." Highlights the stigma and limitations of words like "soft skills" or "fractional work": Fractional roles are high-impact and intentional, not temporary or inferior. "Brilliant people who wanna work on a fractional basis… they truly wanna work differently… on a portfolio of things they're particularly good at solving." Work in Progress uses language intentionally to shift perceptions and empower people around work. Cultural significance of language in understanding work and people: Virginie notes that language carries stigma and meaning that shapes opportunities and perception. References Louis Thomas's essays as inspiration for attention to the nuance and power of words: He'll take the word discipline and distill it into its root, tie it back into the natural world." Robin shares a personal anecdote about language and culture: "You can always use Google Translate… but also it's somebody learning DIA or trying to learn dharia, which is Moroccan Arabic… because my fiance is Moroccan." Human-Positive AI, Process, and Apprenticeship Virginie emphasizes the value of process over pure efficiency, especially in investing and work: "It's not about the outcome often, it's about the process… there is truly an apprenticeship quality to venture and investing." Using AI to accelerate tasks like investment memos is possible, but the human learning and iterative discussion is critical: "There's some beauty in that inefficiency, that I think we ought not to lose." AI should augment human work rather than replace the nuanced judgment, particularly in roles requiring creativity, judgment, and relationship-building: "No individual should be in a job that's either unsafe or totally boring or a hundred percent automatable." Introduces the term "human-positive AI" to highlight tools that enhance human potential rather than simply automate tasks: "How do we use it to truly augment the work that we do and augment the people?" Project selection and learning as a metric of value: Virginie evaluates opportunities not just on outcome, but what she will learn and who she becomes by doing the work: "If this project were to fail, what would I still learn? What would I still get out of it?" Cites examples like running a one-day SNAFU conference to engage people in human-centered selling principles: "Who do I become as a result of doing that is always been much more important to me than the concrete outcomes of this thing going well." AI Bubble, Transition, and Opportunity Discusses the current AI landscape and the comparison to past tech bubbles: "I think we're in an AI bubble… 1999 was a tech bubble and Amazon grew out of it." Differentiates between speculative hype and foundational technological transformation: "It is fundamental. It is foundational. It is transformative. There's no question about that." Highlights the lag between technological introduction and widespread adoption: "There's always a pendulum swing… it takes time for massively transformative technology to fully integrate." AI as an enabler, not a replacement: Transition periods create opportunity for investment and human-positive augmentation. Examples from healthcare illustrate AI's potential when applied correctly: "We need other people to care for other people. Should we leverage AI so the doctor doesn't have to face away from the patient taking notes? Yes, ambient scribing is wonderful." Emphasizes building AI around real human use cases and avoiding over-automation: "What are the true use cases for it that make a ton of sense versus the ones we need to stay away from?" History and parallels with autonomous vehicles illustrate the delay between hype and full implementation: Lyft/Uber example: companies predicted autonomous vehicles as cost drivers; the transition opened up gig work: "I was a gig worker long before that was a term… the conversation around benefits and portability is still ongoing." AI will similarly require time to stabilize and integrate into workflows while creating new jobs. Bias, Structural Challenges, and Real-World AI Experiments Discusses the importance of addressing systemic bias in AI and tech: Shares the LinkedIn "#WearThePants" experiment: women altered gender identifiers to measure algorithmic reach: "They changed their picture, in some cases changed their names… and got much more massive reach." Demonstrates that AI can perpetuate structural biases baked into systems and historical behavior: "It's not just about building AI that's unbiased; it's about understanding what the algorithm might learn from centuries of entrenched behavior." Highlights the ongoing challenge of designing AI to avoid reinforcing existing inequities: "Now you understand the deeply structural ingrained issues we need to solve to not continue to compound what is already massively problematic." Parenting, Durable Skills, and Resilience Focus on instilling adaptability and problem-solving in children: "I refuse to problem solve for them. If they forget their homework, they figure it out, they email the teacher, they apologize the next day. I don't care. I don't help them." Emphasizes allowing children to navigate consequences themselves to build independence: "If he forgets his flute, he forgets his flute. I am not making the extra trip to school to bring him his flute." Everyday activities are opportunities to cultivate soft skills and confidence: "I let them order themselves at the restaurant… they need to look the waiter in the eye and order themselves… you need to speak more clearly or speak loudly." Cultural context and exposure shape learning: Practices like family meals without devices help children appreciate attention, respect, and communication: "No iPad or iPhone on our table… we sit properly, enjoy a meal together, and talk about things." Travel and cultural exposure are part of teaching adaptability and perspective: "We spent some time in France over the summer… the mindset they get from that is that meals matter, and people operate differently." Respecting individuality while fostering independence: "They are their own people and you need to respect that and step away… give them the ability to figure out who they are and what they like to do." Parenting as a balance of guidance and autonomy: "Feel like that was a handbook that you just offered for parenting or for management? Either one. Nobody prepares you for that… part of figuring out." Future of Work and Technology Horizons Timeframes for predicting trends: Focus on a 5-year horizon as a middle ground between short-term unpredictability and long-term uncertainty: "Five years feels like this middle zone that I'm kind of guessing in the haze, but I can kind of see some odd shapes." Short-term (6–18 months) is more precise; long-term (10–15 years) is harder to anticipate: "I'm a breezy investor. Six months at a time max… deal making between two people still matters in 18 months." Identifying emerging technologies with latent potential: Invests in technologies that are ready for massive impact but haven't yet had a "moment": "I like to look at technologies that have yet to have a moment… the combo of VR and AI is prime." Example: Skill Maker, a VR+AI training platform for auto technicians, addressing both a labor shortage and outdated certification processes: "We are short 650,000 auto technicians… if you can train a technician closer to a month or two versus two years, I promise you the auto shops are all over you." Focuses on alignment of incentives, business model innovation, and meaningful outcomes: "You train people faster, even expert technicians can benefit… earn more money… right, not as meaningful to them and not as profitable otherwise." Principles guiding technology and investment choices: Solving enduring problems rather than temporary fads: "What is a problem that is still not going to go away within the next 10–15 years?" Ensuring impact at scale while creating economic and personal value for participants: "Can make a huge difference in the lives of 650,000 people who would then have good paying jobs." Scaling, Incentives, and Opportunity Re-examining traditional practices and identifying opportunities for change: "If you've done a very specific thing the exact same way, at some point, that's prime to change." Telehealth is an example: while helpful for remote access, it hasn't fundamentally created capacity: "You're still in that one-to-one patient's relationship and an hour of your time with a provider is still an hour at a time." Next version of telehealth should aim to scale care beyond individual constraints: "Where do we take telehealth next… what is the next version of that that enables you to truly scale and change?" Incentives shape outcomes: "Thinking through that and all the incentives… if I were to change the incentives, then people would behave differently? The answer very often is yes, indeed." Paraphrasing Charlie Munger: "Look for the incentives and I can tell you the outcome." Founders, Pitching, and Common Mistakes Pet peeves in founder pitches: Lack of research and generic outreach is a major turn-off: "I can really quickly tell if you have indeed spent a fraction of a minute on my site… dear sir, automatic junk. I won't even read the thing." Well-crafted, thoughtful cold inbound pitches get attention: "Take some time. A well crafted cold inbound will get my attention… you don't need to figure out an intro." Big mistakes entrepreneurs make: Hiring too early, especially in sales: "Until you have a playbook, like don't hire a sales team… if you don't have about a million in revenue, you're probably not ready." Raising too much capital too quickly: "You get into that, you're just gonna spend a lot more time fundraising than you are building a company." Comparing oneself to others: "You don't know if it's true… there's always a backstory… that overnight success was 15 years in the making." Sales Strategy and Non-Sales Selling Approach is contrarian: focus on conversion, not volume: "It is not a numbers game. I think it's a conversion game… I would much rather spend more time with a narrower set of targets and drive better conversion." Understanding fit is key: "You gotta find your people… and just finding who is not or should not be on your list is equally valuable." Recognizes that each fund and business is unique, so a tailored approach is essential: "The pitch is better when I'm talking to the quote unquote right people in the right place about the right things." Where to Find Virginie and Her Work Resources for listeners: Full Circle Fund: fullcirclefund.io Work in Progress: workinprogress.io LinkedIn: Virginie Raphael Where to Access Snafu Go to joinsnafu.com and sign up for free.
In this episode, Joseph James Calvanico, MAI, FRICS, President of J2C Valuation, shares insights on real estate and business valuation trends, including office, retail, multifamily, and industrial sectors heading into 2026.
Chelsea Handler is finally here fresh off hosting the Critics' Choice Awards for the 4th year in a row! We chat about the big night, any jokes that didn't make it, who she was rooting for, that Timothée thanking Kylie moment and why women are simply better hosts. Period. We go back to her Chelsea Lately days ( my golden star) why it ended, turning 50, and more!!This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit durable.com/notskinny and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code NOTSKINNY for 30% off all plans.Go to LiquidIV.com and get 20% off your first order with code NOTSKINNY at checkout.Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/NOTSKINNY at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.Text NOTSKINNY to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Go to quince.com/notskinny for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For a limited time, save 40% on your first month at ritual.com/NOTSKINNYProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#328: So you know it's time to make a pivot, but you aren't sure what comes next. Today's conversation will help guide you through it.In the next installment of the “Breaking the Rules” series, I'm talking all things pivots with Jeannette Reyes and Mona Abdi, co-hosts of the Awf the Record podcast, who both left stable news careers to bet on themselves. And spoiler: they're not looking back.Jeannette and Mona get refreshingly honest about the unsexy parts of pivoting: the financial spreadsheets, the years-long planning timelines, the moments of wondering if they're doing the right thing. They share why loving your job isn't always enough, how to know when your intuition is screaming louder than your fear, and why having a "board of advisors" can make or break your leap.This episode is for you if:You're on the cusp of making a major life pivot, and need help taking the next stepYou're struggling with the pressure to balance expectations and joyYou want to build a community to support you during your pivotYou want to understand how to build a business from scratchYou're curious about what it really takes to launch a podcast (hint: it's not vibes alone)If you enjoyed this episode, leave us five stars — I heard that if you rate the show five stars, something lucky happens. Test that theory, and make sure you're subscribed on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.Episode Links:Listen to Jeannette and Mona's podcast, Awf the Record: https://www.awftherecord.com/Follow Awf the Record on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast/Follow Jeannette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/Follow Mona on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/Check out the Primed to Pivot E-Book: https://msnewslady.com/primed-to-pivot/Sponsors:Durable: Durable is your AI partner that creates your website, writes your content, and helps you grow online. Visit durable.com/balanced and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code BALANCEDLES for 30% off all plans.Notion: Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/balancedMonarch Money: This New Year, achieve your financial goals for good. Use code LUCKY at monarch.com for half off your first year.RW Knudsen: With R.W. Knudsen, krush 100% of your day — morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between — with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store today.Honeylove: Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Get 20% off Honeylove at honeylove.com/luckyKeep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterFollow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She's So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She's So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's episode, I'm sitting down with Jena Covello, founder of Agent Nateur, to unpack how her personal health journey led her to build one of the most trusted clean beauty brands on the market. Jena opens up about living with stage 4 endometriosis, the years of pain that pushed her to eliminate endocrine disruptors from her life, and how that search ultimately led her to start formulating her own natural deodorant—eventually launching Agent Nateur after her products landed in the hands of Naomi Campbell. We dive into the conversation around aluminum in deodorant, what clean beauty actually means, and why European standards have played such a major role in how she formulates her products. Jena also shares how she built a loyal customer base through honesty and transparency, the products that helped Agent Nateur take off, and her thoughts on collagen vs. colostrum, inflammation, supplements, and daily routines. This episode is packed with insights on clean beauty, healing, mindset, and building a brand rooted in trust. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. To connect with Jena on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Agent Nateur on Instagram, click HERE.To check out Agent Nateur, click HERE.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Save 15% off my favorite Red Light Face Mask from BON CHARGE by using code DREAMBIGGER at www.boncharge.comVisit durable.com/dream and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code DREAMBIGGER for 30% off all plans. Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/dreambiggerText DREAM to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and date rates may apply.Take back control of your business today. Opena Found account for FREE at Found.com. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Join the hundred of thousands who've already streamlined their finances with Found. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What actually happens inside those massive Amazon facilities—and how do products arrive at your door with such astonishing speed?In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, host Matt Kirchner explores these questions with Amanda Willard, Strategic Workforce Development, and Logan Schulz, Senior Manager of Reliability & Maintenance Engineering at Amazon. They take us behind the scenes of the advanced robotics, mechatronics, and automation systems that power Amazon's fulfillment network—and the skilled technicians who keep the entire operation running.Amanda and Logan share how the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team prepares the workforce behind this technology, including Amazon's mechatronics and robotics apprenticeship. They reveal what today's technicians actually do, the durable skills that matter most, and how Amazon develops talent capable of maintaining one of the world's most complex automation ecosystems.Listen to learn:How Amazon uses robotics, AMRs, vision systems, and miles of automation to move products at remarkable speedWhat actually happens inside the RME apprenticeship, from 12 weeks of training to 2,000 hours of structured mentorshipWhy durable skills like troubleshooting, analytics, and system connectivity matter more than any specific technologyHow data, AI, and predictive maintenance are reshaping the technician's roleWhat technical educators should teach now to prepare learners for next-generation automation careers3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Maintenance roles have shifted from mechanical work to high-level cognitive problem-solving. Technicians at Amazon diagnose interconnected networks, sensors, PLC systems, and smart devices alongside mechanical equipment. This evolution requires system-level thinking, the ability to interpret data, and strong analytical abilities—skills that anchor long-term career growth.2. Apprenticeships are a business strategy that strengthens the entire talent pipeline. Amazon's mechatronics and robotics apprenticeship builds internal talent, increases employee retention, and prepares the workforce for future technology needs. With industry certifications, structured mentorship, and extensive hands-on training, the program creates a sustainable pipeline of highly skilled technicians.3. Durable skills prepare learners for technologies that don't exist yet. Troubleshooting methods, programming fundamentals, data analytics, and understanding how systems interconnect form the foundation technicians will rely on as automation accelerates. As AI, predictive maintenance, and IoT devices expand, adaptability and analytical reasoning will matter more than the specific robots or tools a technician first learned on.Resources in this Episode:Learn more about Amazon Reliability & Maintenance EngineeringLearn more about the Amazon RME Mechatronics & Robotics Apprenticeship programFind more resources on the episode page! https://techedpocdast.com/amazonWe want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn
What if generating income wasn't about chasing yield, but about getting your money back first? At our 2025 Investor Symposium, Michael Grosslight sat down with Brad Allen, Managing Partner of Keystone National Group, to unpack what it really means to build durable income through asset-backed lending. Brad explains how Keystone focuses on tangible collateral—like equipment, real estate, and financial assets—to generate consistent income while prioritizing downside protection in uncertain markets. Tune in if you're interested in…How asset-backed lending differs from traditional private creditWhy collateral quality matters more than borrower projectionsReal examples of how downside scenarios are handledHow shorter-duration, unlevered loans can reduce volatilityWhat makes Keystone's approach distinct in a crowded private credit market
Mazel Morons! This week, we're sitting down with MrBeast (AKA Jimmy Donaldson) to break down how he became the biggest creator on the internet - and what it really takes to stay there. From viral videos and insane giveaways to burnout, pressure, and the business behind YouTube's biggest empire, nothing is off limits. We talk money, fame, obsession, mistakes, and what most people still get wrong about success online.Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Durable - Visit durable.com/goodguys and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code GOODGUYS for 30% off all plans.LMNT - Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase, That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/goodguys.Bilt- Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/goodguysQuo - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/goodguys.Home Chef - Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/GOODGUYS.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode Colin interviews Brad Porteus, founder of BridgeGrades.org, a report card for Congress that grades politicians on how collaboratively or divisively they govern by compiling objective 3rd-party data. Bridge Grades offers citizen voters an alternative lens to evaluate and assess the performance of our United States legislators beyond ideology or party affiliation. Brad was motivated to create BridgeGrades.org because he believes toxic polarization and hyper-partisanship is holding us back. His multi-year quest is to build Bridge Grades into a transparent, open source, crowdsourced, and independently governed system protected from special interests. Durable and self-sustaining, Bridge Grades aspires to be a public utility that offers citizen voters an easy way to sort Congressional bridgers from dividers, creating incentives that can lead toward more collaborative governance for our common interests. Learn more about BridgeGrades.org Learn more about Brad
A president is kidnapped, the government remains, and we're told it isn't regime change. We pull back the curtain on what our guest calls “regime changeover,” a strategy that uses spectacle and lawfare to force leverage without admitting occupation. From sanctions that harden national unity to a reworked indictment against Nicolás Maduro that quietly retreats from early cartel claims, we dissect how narratives are built, sold, and then reshaped when facts don't fit the script. We get specific about why Venezuela resists the usual playbook. The Bolivarian civil-military structure blunts elite-driven coups, and a hybrid economy makes redistribution politics both urgent and volatile. When sanctions stall, pressure shifts to the shadows: covert action, destabilization, and the threat of a managed civil war. But force carries a heavy price. Without the will to occupy, Washington risks isolating itself across Latin America and the Global South while strengthening alternative alliances. That's where heavy crude and strategic minerals enter the story—these aren't just commodities; they're logistical lifelines for militaries and power systems in a world edging toward multipolar confrontation. The regional map matters. Cutting fuel flows to Cuba raises the stakes, inviting Russian or Iranian lifelines and reviving Cold War optics—tankers instead of missiles. Meanwhile, the financial track turns sanctions into profit centers, enabling distressed-asset deals and court-enabled seizures that move wealth under the veneer of legality. At home, executive overreach and headline diplomacy make lasting agreements harder, not easier. Durable deals rely on predictability and trust; tweets and tariffs deliver neither. We close with a clear takeaway: if the policy toolkit is limited to pressure and spectacle, the outcome is shrinking leverage, hardened resistance, and a region looking elsewhere for partners. If this perspective challenges how you've seen Venezuela, Cuba, and U.S. foreign policy, share the episode, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss future deep dives. Your feedback shapes what we dig into next.
Victoria is finally sharing the secret project she's been teasing for a year! Introducing Booked & Balanced, her mental health forward daily planner that's designed to help you chase big goals without burning out. In this solo episode, Vic takes listeners behind the scenes of creating the planner completely from scratch, using the tools and prompts she loves using every day. She breaks down what makes Booked & Balanced different, including emotion tracking, must do vs can do lists, a weekly intentional pause, and science-backed practices that support mental health alongside productivity. If you are looking for a more sustainable way to plan your days, stay in alignment, and actually feel proud of how you're living your life, this episode (and planner) is for you! Tune in to hear how Booked & Balanced was born and how it can change the way you work, plan, and take care of yourself.B&B Restock Update - The first Booked & Balanced drop launched on January 4th and sold out in just four hours!! Thanks to your incredible support, we were able to pull a few strings and offer a small restock sooner than planned. Starting on 1/6 at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST, you can pre-order Booked & Balanced at victoriagarrickbrowne.com/shop, with orders shipping January 14th - 21st. This restock is much more limited than the initial drop, so if you want one, be sure to order right at launch. Additionally, we're actively working on a larger restock, but the next opportunity to order won't be until March or April. If you've been hoping to start 2026 with Booked & Balanced by your side, this is your chance!// SPONSORS // Crunchmaster: Find Crunchmaster at a store near you!Premier Protein: Find your favorite flavor at premierprotein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. Quince: Go to quince.com/realpod to get free shipping and 365-day returns.Durable: Visit durable.com/realpod and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code REALPOD for 30% off all plans. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stephen Garten sits down with Cyndi Court to mark the TGR Foundation's 30th anniversary and unpack how the foundation evolved from golf clinics into a scaled education model centered on “Learning Labs.” Cyndi explains how TGR built a repeatable program framework, standardized curriculum, and modern measurement systems before expanding to new cities. The conversation also covers durable skills, partnerships that actually work, earned revenue through events, and what makes a strong nonprofit board.Key topics coveredThe origin story of TGR Foundation (1996) and Tiger Woods' family values of “sharing and caring”The post 9/11 shift toward education and deep community investmentWhat a “Learning Lab” is, and why it is not a school or a drop-in centerProgram pillars: STEAM, health and well-being, career and college readinessWhy TGR added the “A” in STEAM, creativity and curiosity in the AI eraScaling responsibly: standardization, tech infrastructure, and measurement before expansionHow TGR measures outcomes, including durable (soft) skillsPartnerships: how to say no, avoid mission creep, and use guiding principlesEarned revenue and sustainability through TGR Live eventsLeadership lessons and building an engaged board that understands nonprofit economicsHow listeners can volunteer and support the Learning LabsTGR Foundation timeline and growth1996: Foundation launched as Tiger turns proEarly years: Golf clinics and introducing golf to youth from under-resourced communitiesPost 9/11: Tiger refocuses foundation on education and invests deeply in his hometown communityAnaheim Learning Lab: First flagship model, 35,000 sq ft, operating for 20 yearsPhiladelphia Learning Lab: Opened April 1, 30,000 sq ft on Cobbs Creek campusPlanned expansion:Los Angeles: Early 2027 (Lulu's Place campus)Atlanta: Later 2027 (with proximity to Atlanta Technical College)Augusta: Early 2028 (in partnership with Augusta National)What makes the Learning Lab model differentStructured programming, not a hangoutFree access for kids and familiesMultiple delivery formats:School field trips (plus teacher professional development)After school programming (critical hours for youth safety)Summer camps (preventing summer learning loss) ---------------------------About Charity ChargeCharity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.
Over the last few decades, the industry has been reliant on ever-expanding production volumes to achieve continued sales growth. Although a few super-fast-fashion giants are often criticized for their overproduction contributions and low prices, the general mass manufacturing trend across the fashion landscape has collectively led to excess. For 8 billion people, the industry is creating upwards of 80 billion pieces per year.Suzanne Ellingham, director of trade show Source Fashion, made the case for tamping down on overproduction and adopting a “post-growth” strategy. This leaves margins and profit intact by right-sizing inventory, reducing discounting and waste.“What we should be looking at doing is producing how much we can actually sell,” Ellingham said. “[There's] this constant need to be producing more and more and more. The reality is volume doesn't do anyone any favors, apart from continuing to drive the profits at the cost of people and planet.”Listen to the fireside chat, with Ellingham in conversation with Jasmin Malik Chua, climate and labor editor at Sourcing Journal, to learn more about why the current production and pricing models are so harmful to people and the planet and what post-growth actually means for operations and profitability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dans cet épisode, je reçois Marine Paliès, Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity chez Axa. Originaire de l'île de la Réunion, Marine a grandi entre équilibre familial et ambition professionnelle : une mère fonctionnaire attachée à son équilibre personnel et un père chef d'entreprise passionné par son travail. Ce double modèle a façonné sa conviction profonde : l'ambition et l'équilibre peuvent coexister, à condition de repenser la manière dont on conçoit la performance.Marine est également une personne que je connais et admire - notre lien se nourrit d'une même volonté de mettre l'humain au cœur des organisations.Nous explorons son parcours dans les ressources humaines et son engagement pour faire de la diversité et de l'inclusion un levier de transformation dans l'entreprise. Elle revient sur la manière dont elle construit une approche systémique, intégrant l'égalité femme/homme, la mixité, le handicap, les origines, les parcours et toutes les singularités individuelles comme autant de facettes de la richesse humaine.Nous abordons plusieurs thèmes essentiels :– Le leadership non genré : sortir des modèles uniques de réussite et permettre à chacun d'exprimer sa singularité.– La durabilité humaine : penser le développement durable appliqué à l'humain, préserver nos ressources d'attention, d'énergie et d'équilibre, tout en favorisant une culture inclusive et durable.– L'authenticité : être aligné avec ce qui compte vraiment, sans pression à tout partager, et mettre la santé mentale et l'équilibre au centre de la performance et du leadership.– Le burn-out : changer le récit autour de cette expérience, la voir comme une source de résilience plutôt que comme un signe de fragilité.– L'espoir et la transmission : chaque geste compte pour remettre du positif dans le quotidien professionnel.Un échange dense et lumineux qui redonne de l'espoir en un futur plus juste dans l'entreprise.Bonne écoute ! Sandra***************Numéros d'Equilibristes est la lettre que j'envoie 2 fois par mois - c'est là que je partage ressources, observations et analyses, dont le point de départ est souvent le quotidien ou mon travail avec mes clients. C'est là aussi que j'annonce en avant-première tous les événements et opportunités de travailler ensemble. Vous pouvez vous abonner ici.Découvrez mon livre, En Équilibre, qui déconstruit le mythe de l'équilibre vie pro vie perso et explore 4 grands besoins derrière celui de préserver son équilibre de vie.Pour découvrir comment travailler ensemble, rendez-vous sur www.conscious-cultures.comPour écouter tous les épisodes, rendez-vous sur www.lesequilibristes.comConnectons-nous sur les réseaux : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-fillaudeau-23947ba/ et https://www.instagram.com/les_equilibristes_podcast/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
This week, I'm sitting down with Haley Kalil (aka @haleyybaylee), one of the most viral creators. We discuss how she got here from wanting to be a doctor, to Sports Illustrated to that viral apartment tour that changed everything.We get into how one TikTok changed it all. Haley talks about going viral without planning it, being funny on the internet as a woman without getting boxed in as “just hot,” and what it's really like when you're finally one of the girls. We discuss toxic relationships, bad pickers, and living your dream life!This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order.Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to littlespoon.com/NOTSKINNY30 and enter our code NOTSKINNY30 at checkout to get 30% off your first Little Spoon order.Visit durable.com/notskinny and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code NOTSKINNY for 30% off all plans.Get started today at stitchfix.com/NOTSKINNY to get $20 off your first order when you buy five or more items.Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/notskinny with code NOTSKINNYTo explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/NOTSKINNYProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#327: If you want 2026 to feel different — clearer, more aligned, less like you're holding your breath — you're going to have to break a few rules. Especially the quiet ones you've been following without realizing it.In this solo episode, we're kicking off the year by tossing out the performative resolutions and getting honest about the unspoken rulebook that's been running your life. You're not behind. You're not stuck. But you might still be living by stories, standards, and timelines that were never yours to begin with.This is about rewriting those scripts — and choosing yourself more boldly than you ever have before.In This Episode:The invisible rules keeping you small — and how to spot themWhy being “the good girl” is blocking your growthThe problem with playing it safe (and how to build risk tolerance)What to do with the “I should be further by now” spiralThe exact rules I broke in 2025 — and how they changed everythingThe difference between operating from your past vs. your future selfA 3-step strategy to build a year that feels luckyHow to take bold action without burning yourself outWhy rebellion can be soft, focused, and wildly effectiveThe rules I'm leaving behind this year — and what I'm replacing them withYou're not here to play by invisible rules anymore. You're here to design something intentional — and this is where that begins.Episode Links:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterFollow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She's So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She's So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comGet your She's So Lucky Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-luckySponsors:Durable: Durable is your AI partner that creates your website, writes your content, and helps you grow online. Visit durable.com/balanced and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code BALANCEDLES for 30% off all plans.Hungry Root: Go to hungryroot.com/lucky to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.IM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials is my go-to drink for getting all the nutrients I need. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel packs, and 10% off your order.Rula Online Therapy: Visit rula.com/lucky to get connected with a licensed therapist.RW Knudsen: With R.W. Knudsen, krush 100% of your day — morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between — with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store today.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's solo episode, I'm back with Part Three of my 2026 Glow Up Series, breaking down the real business playbook for building a scalable brand. We talk about self-funding vs. raising capital, different funding rounds, how to get clear on what you actually need to start, and why staying scrappy early can be a major advantage. I also cover brand growth—how to build your Instagram as a founder, create content that resonates, network smarter, and move through imposter syndrome—plus key lessons from brands like Rhode, Good Girl Snacks, TYB, and Jacquemus. If you're building a brand in 2026 and want to do it intentionally, this episode is for you. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit durable.com/dream and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code DREAMBIGGER for 30% off all plans.Set your best health goals in motion. Access 20% off and begin your journey toward sustained wellness today at Piquelife.com/dreambigger/ That's piquelife.com/dreambigger.This year, make one change you can actually stick with. Visit Rula.com/dreambigger to get started. That's Rula.com/dreambigger – mental healthcare that's actually built to last.Get started with the Experian App now! Results will vary. Not all bills or subscriptions eligible. Savings not guaranteed. Paid membership with connected payment account required. See experian.com for details.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mazel Morons! For our FIRST official guest of 2026, we have the internet's favorite self-help icon herself…MEL FREAKING ROBBINS. We talk addiction, boundaries, weight loss, marriage dynamics, manifesting that actually works, and why our brains fight change at every turn. Mel reads us instantly, gives us tools we'll actually use, and makes us rethink how we show up in our lives heading into the New Year. It's funny, uncomfortable, grounding, and exactly the reset we needed to kick off 2026. What are ya nuts? Love ya! Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Durable - Visit durable.com/goodguys and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code GOODGUYS for 30% off all plans.Goodwipes - goodwipes.com/goodguys to snag a free pack of goodwipes.Ka'Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code GOODGUYS. New customers get twenty dollars off an order of two bags or more, January 1st through 31st!Hero Bread - Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code GUYS at checkout.Chewy - Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to Chewpanions.chewy.com/goodguysAG1 - Go to DRINKAG1.com/GOODGUYS to get their best offer… For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast, we sit down with professional runner and coach Erica Weitz to break down the mechanics of starting—and staying—in the sport. We dive into the why your heart and lungs often outpace your bones and tendons, leading to the common injury cycles that sideline many beginners.We ask Erica about the physiological benefits of the Galloway Run-Walk Method, the danger of "makeup miles" after a week of illness, and we whether you are chasing your first 5K or rebuilding your base, this episode provides the blueprint for a durable, long-term running career.Our guest this episode: Erica Weitz, Founder of Exclusive Endurance. Website: https://www.exclusiveendurance.com Instagram: @ericaweitzrunsWhy You Should Listen:Understand the "Chassis" Principle: Learn why musculoskeletal adaptationtakes months, not weeks.Master Consistency: Get a realistic approach to lifestyle integration for runners over 40.Injury Prevention: Learn to manage your workload ratio effectively.
Anne Ghesquière reçoit Claire Trommenschlager, diététicienne-nutritionniste. Comment trouver un poids durable et sortir de la guerre avec son assiette et avec son corps ? En quoi la bienveillance envers soi, la connaissance de sa physiologie et une approche réaliste du quotidien peuvent-elles amorcer une transformation profonde ? Pourquoi les régimes ne fonctionnent-ils pas ? Claire Trommenschlager déconstruit les fausses promesses des méthodes miracles et propose une approche apaisée et concrète de l'alimentation. Elle nous aide à rééquilibrer notre assiette, à mieux écouter nos sensations de faim et de satiété et à construire un rapport plus serein, intuitif et durable à la nourriture. Son ouvrage, Happy Diète : La méthode bienveillante pour construire son équilibre alimentaire, est publié aux éditions Solar. Épisode #654Quelques citations du podcast avec Claire Trommenschlager :"Les aliments gras, sucrés, riches en additifs ont un impact sur notre mental qui est différent des aliments plus bruts.""Manger moins de calories que ce que son corps a besoin juste pour survivre, c'est le mettre en difficulté.""Commencer par rééquilibrer plutôt que de vouloir absolument enlever des aliments"Recevez chaque semaine l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreDécouvrez Objectif Métamorphose, notre programme en 12 étapes pour partir à la rencontre de soi-même.Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook & TikTokAbonnez-vous sur Apple Podcast / Spotify / Deezer / CastBox / YoutubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphoseThèmes abordés lors du podcast avec Claire Trommenschlager :00:00Introduction02:00Présentation de Claire03:27Arrêter les régimes miracles !05:38Le déficit calorique, bon pour la santé ?09:58Le sucre n'est pas une drogue ?11:21Comment aller vers un poids durable12:20Carences, hormones, nourriture émotionnelle : comment tout démêler ?13:53Calculer son métabolisme de base15:53Les inégalités métaboliques18:41Les dérives du régime IGbas21:14La chronobiologie, vraiment efficace ?24:01L'importance des protéines25:57Repas idéals de début d'année27:43Recette : les nuggets de pois chiche29:56Recette : la crème choco-potimarron31:52Cuisine : alléger sa charge mentale35:02Le batch cooking36:24Les oléagineux en question38:06Le piège des aliments mous39:02Activité physique : comment s'y mettre ?41:47NIT et sédentarité45:35Trouver l'équilibre entre plaisir et durabilité47:40Le journal alimentaire et des émotionsAvant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast Photo DR Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
durée : 02:29:58 - Les Matins - par : Astrid de Villaines, Yoann Duval - - réalisation : Phane Montet
In episode #341 of SaaS Metrics School, Ben Murray explains why revenue per FTE is a misleading metric for modern SaaS and AI companies and introduces the ROSE metric (Return on SaaS Employees) as a more accurate way to measure durable scaling. Ben walks through how ROSE removes labor-cost bias, incorporates contractors and Agentic AI spend, and directly connects people investment to recurring revenue generation. He also shares practical benchmark ranges and explains how founders and finance teams should use ROSE when budgeting and forecasting for 2026. Resources Mentioned ROSE Metric Template: https://www.thesaascfo.com/saas-rose-metric/ ROSE Metric Bootcamp: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/rJhZ6VdM What You'll Learn Why revenue per FTE breaks down in global and AI-driven teams How the ROSE metric improves capital allocation decisions What costs should be included in ROSE ROSE benchmark ranges and how they map to profitability and cash burn How to interpret ROSE differently based on growth stage and company goals How to forecast ROSE using trailing and forward-looking time periods Why It Matters People and AI spend are the largest investments on a SaaS or AI P&L ROSE removes wage and geography bias from efficiency analysis The metric directly ties recurring revenue to capital deployed ROSE highlights whether headcount and AI investment are creating leverage Improving ROSE over time is critical for durable, profitable scaling Boards and investors care about efficiency trends, not just growth rates
durée : 00:05:31 - La Revue de presse internationale - par : Catherine Duthu - Donald Trump et Benjamin Netanyahu ont fait front commun, lundi, en Floride pour demander le désarmement du Hamas au plus vite mais aucune pression n'a été exercée pour prévoir un retrait de l'armée israélienne de Gaza. Dans les ruines sur place, les civils souffrent du froid et d'inondations.
In this episode of Durable Value, we explore the concept of real estate—especially multifamily and industrial properties—as essential infrastructure. We discuss how these asset types function as a public good, their role in the economic grid, and why secondary and tertiary markets are becoming increasingly important. Tune in for insights on market dynamics, institutionalization, and the future of real estate investment.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:51 – Real estate as a public good: Housing and industrial as community essentials01:15 – The “capillaries” of commerce: Small businesses and last-mile industry01:36 – Real estate as a quasi-utility; the Western US grid analogy02:30 – Institutionalization of secondary and tertiary markets02:57 – Infrastructure as an investible asset class03:22 – Needs-based assets: Comparing real estate to bridges and utilities04:08 – Asset desirability vs. discretionary assets04:31 – Monopoly vs. competition: Utilities and real estate supply04:55 – The economics of new construction vs. existing apartments06:34 – Demographic shifts: Millennials, Gen Z, and housing demand07:21 – Post-COVID trends: Remote work and changing lifestyles08:23 – Owning the grid: The I-5, I-15, and I-25 corridors09:02 – The network lens: How properties reinforce each other09:21 – Data-driven conviction and deal flow09:42 – Building alpha through authentic data and off-market deals
This week's New to Lou Too feature is the Huga Heated Cushion! Durable, long-lasting, and rechargeable, these heated cushions are a game-changer in colder weather. Hand-sewn in Maine with tough, waterproof materials.! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
Assurances, conso, nouvelles technologies… "On en parle" vous oriente dans tout ce qui fait votre quotidien. Au programme aujourd'hui: 1. Chocolat durable et labels: comment s'en sortir? 2. Comment accompagner les enfants qui entendent des voix? 3. Série "Gla gla!" 4/4: Comment se soigner par le froid 4. Best-of Guichet: apprendre à jouer d'un instrument de musique
Nouveauté : Brieuc lance une lettre hebdomadaire : Adaptable(s). Abonnez-vous pour recevoir des outils, principes et retours d'expériences pour permettre aux dirigeantes et dirigeants d'entreprises d'anticiper les risques, notamment physiques, du 21ème siècle.Bienvenue sur la Radio Circulab (ex Activer l'Economie Circulaire) Bonjour à toutes et à tous. J'espère que vous allez bien.Est-ce que vous aussi, vous entendez un peu le son des cloches ? Les chants qui finalement mettent du baume au cœur et enfin, les couleurs rouges et vertes qui embellissent nos maisons et les rues.Alors tout ça, ça veut dire qu'une seule chose : la période des fêtes de fin d'année, finalement, elle est ouverte.Et quoi de mieux pour cette saison que de se fixer de bonnes résolutions ou bien, tout simplement, de revenir un petit peu aux bases et de se poser les bonnes questions ? Mon papa me racontait il y a peu qu'en 2025, bien avant encore, ils rencontraient des responsables d'entreprises déconcertés et perdus lorsqu'ils se sont rendu compte que leur modèle économique, finalement, n'était nullement construit pour s'adapter aux limites planétaires.Alors bien qu'en 2035, il est totalement normal, voire logique, d'intégrer ces notions, mon papa a dû m'expliquer quand même que les choses se passaient totalement différemment à son époque.Beaucoup d'entreprises ne se posaient pas les bonnes questions et n'avaient jamais anticipé les chocs à venir.Il m'a notamment évoqué le cas de La Poste et de son projet avec sa filiale, Nouvelle Attitude, où à l'époque, ils ont su diversifier leur activité pour améliorer leur pérennité. Il en parle justement dans sa newsletter Adaptable, quand votre business model n'entre pas dans les limites planétaires.Elle est disponible aussi sur circulab.com alors je vous invite vraiment à aller la découvrir et surtout découvrir cet exemple qu'il évoque. Sur ces quelques mots, je vous souhaite une bonne lecture si vous allez justement lire un petit peu la lettre de mon papa et je vous souhaite surtout de bonnes fêtes de fin d'année.Et puis je vous dis à 2036 ou plutôt, 2026 pour vous.Joséphine, depuis 2035. Pour aller plus loin : Baladez-vous sur notre site internet (tout neuf) ; Téléchargez nos outils sur la Circulab Academy ; Inscrivez-vous à notre newsletter ; Envoyez-nous vos retours ou suggestions sur Linkedin : Justine Laurent et Brieuc Saffré. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
En décembre 2022, l'Ademe a publié un rapport sur les fêtes de fin d'année, ce qui englobe Noel et le jour de l'an.Outre le fait de collecter les chiffres clés, l'objectif de l'Ademe était d'évaluer les impacts environnementaux des consommations liées aux fêtes de fin d'année mais aussi identifier des tendances de consommation responsable.Ils ont passé au crible les différents postes : cadeaux, transports, décoration, alimentation et les déchets.Alors que faut-il retenir de cette étude ?
In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Vijay Rajendran, investor and venture builder at gAI Ventures, UC Berkeley instructor, and author of the bestselling book The Funding Framework. Vijay brings a deeply grounded perspective on how the next generation of AI companies will actually be built, not through hype or speed alone, but through domain expertise, thoughtful leadership, and disciplined execution.The conversation explores why domain experts now have a growing advantage over pure technologists, how venture studios are evolving in an AI-first world, and what truly separates fundable AI startups from products that will be replaced by the next model release. Vijay shares insights from working with hundreds of founders, including why verticalized AI, workflow integration, and right-sized markets matter more than ever.They also dive into leadership transitions founders must make, common early-stage execution mistakes, and why fundraising is far more about listening than pitching. Drawing from his own journey as a founder and investor, Vijay emphasizes customer empathy, coachability, and falling in love with the problem rather than the solution. This episode is a must-listen for founders, operators, and tech leaders building durable companies in the age of AI.TakeawaysFounders are often poor predictors of which startups will succeed, even within their own cohorts.Exceptional companies start with a “secret” insight about how an industry truly works.Domain expertise is becoming more valuable than pure technical skill as AI commoditizes development.The strongest AI startups are verticalized and embedded directly into existing workflows.Markets should be big enough to matter, but small enough that Big Tech won't prioritize them.AI creates leverage by removing tedious work and amplifying human judgment and relationships.“Rip and replace” products face long sales cycles; bolt-on tools win faster adoption.Early traction can be misleading. Durable demand matters more than initial excitement.Founders must shift from doing everything to enabling others as the company grows.Fundraising success comes from dialogue and listening, not perfect pitch decks.Coachability and customer empathy are long-term founder advantages.The best founders fall in love with the problem, not their first solution.Chapters00:00 The Future of AI Startups02:00 What Predicts Founder Success04:30 Domain Experts vs. Technologists07:00 Where AI Is Creating Real Value10:30 Using AI to Free Humans13:00 What Makes an AI Idea Defensible17:00 How Modern Venture Studios Operate22:00 Choosing the Right Technical Partner27:30 Founder Mindset Shifts29:30 Common Early-Stage Mistakes33:00 Rethinking Fundraising41:00 Underrated AI Opportunities45:00 One Message for FoundersVijay Rajendran's Social Media Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayarajendran/The Funding Framework: Secure Startup Funding With Confidencehttps://a.co/d/jlwaiNvResources and Links:https://www.hireclout.comhttps://www.podcast.hireclout.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright
My guest today is Henry Ellenbogen, founder and Managing Partner of Durable Capital Partners. Henry built his reputation at T. Rowe Price, where he led the New Horizons Fund and turned it into one of the best-performing small-cap growth portfolios in the country. In 2019, he left to start Durable. His philosophy is grounded in a simple belief that great investing is about understanding people and change. Henry has spent his career studying the rare 1% of companies that drive nearly all long-term returns . Durable's edge comes from being able to tell the difference between a company that is failing and one that is transforming. Henry often talks about “Act II” teams – founders who take the lessons from their first company and apply them to a new frontier. Durable itself is his Act II. In our latest Colossus profile, Managing Editor Dom Cooke traces Henry's story and specifically how he became one of the most influential investors of the 21st century, having learned from founders like Jeff Bezos and John Malone in the early part of his career. I always hear the same thing from founders who've met Henry: “he understood my business faster than anyone”. The thing that sticks with me from our conversation and Dom's profile is just how much he loves investing. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. ----- This episode is brought to you by AlphaSense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:04:00) Meet Henry Ellenbogen (00:05:29) Origin of Henry's Investment Philosophy (00:08:12) Identifying the 1% of Great Companies (00:12:53) Patterns of Successful Compounders (00:20:34) Act Two Entrepreneurs and Teams (00:25:43) Building Durable Capital: Henry's Act Two (00:30:11) Dollar Cost Averaging Up Strategy (00:35:02) Market Structure and Agency Problems (00:38:26) Impact of Quant Funds and Short-Term Capital (00:42:21) AI as Transformative Change (00:45:30) How Affirm Uses AI (00:48:23) Amazon's Cost Curve Advantage (00:51:48) Leadership Through Change (00:56:54) Robotics and Physical Kaizen (01:01:29) Favorite Types of Competitive Advantages (01:05:25) Investment Memo Structure (01:09:21) 2022 CEO Tour on Market Transition (01:19:18) Hiring and Developing Talent (01:24:09) Making Colleagues Better (01:27:56) Being Intellectually Honest in Investing (01:29:11) Lessons from Success (01:33:04) Case for Going Public (01:36:32) Netflix Transition Example (01:41:29) Two Types of Greatness (01:45:42) The Kindest Thing
Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur une plainte contre la Banque de France concernant le génocide rwandais, les enchères sur Warner Bros et la concession de territoires ukrainiens. Gaza : un gel de l'armement du Hamas contre une trêve durable ? À Gaza, une nouvelle proposition du Hamas bouleverse les équilibres diplomatiques : le mouvement islamiste se dit prêt à geler son armement et à accepter une trêve de longue durée, à condition qu'Israël retire totalement ses troupes de l'enclave. Que pense Israël d'une telle idée ? Quel est le niveau d'armement du mouvement palestinien ? La première phase du plan de paix de Donald Trump pour Gaza touche à sa fin. Quelle est la suite ? Avec Frédérique Misslin, correspondante permanente de RFI à Jérusalem. Génocide des Tutsis : que reproche-t-on à la Banque de France ? Près de trente ans après le génocide des Tutsis au Rwanda, le Collectif des parties civiles pour le Rwanda (CPCR) a déposé plainte pour « complicité de crimes contre l'humanité » à l'encontre de la Banque de France. Qu'est-il reproché à la Banque centrale française ? Pourquoi le CPCR a-t-il déposé cette plainte maintenant ? Avec François Ballarin, chef adjoint du service France de RFI. Warner Bros : au cœur d'une guerre d'enchères, qui aura le dernier mot ? Paramount Skydance relance la bataille pour le contrôle de Warner Bros. Discovery avec une offre pharaonique de plus de 108 milliards de dollars, défiant directement l'accord conclu avec Netflix. Pourquoi Warner Bros veut-il vendre ses actifs ? Comment expliquer des sommes aussi élevées pour racheter cette société de production ? Avec Stéphane Geneste, journaliste au service économie de RFI, présente la chronique « Aujourd'hui l'économie ». Guerre en Ukraine : Zelensky prêt à céder des territoires ukrainiens ? Alors que les négociations de paix s'intensifient, Kiev fait face à de fortes pressions internationales pour envisager des concessions territoriales dans le Donbass, une alternative de plus en plus envisagée par le président ukrainien. Comment expliquer cette hypothèse alors que Volodymyr Zelensky a toujours été catégorique sur la concession des territoires ? Pourquoi le Donbass est-il autant au cœur des négociations ? Avec Ulrich Bounat, analyste géopolitique, chercheur-associé chez Euro Créative.
Sir Richard Shirreff is Co-founder and Managing Partner at Strategia Worldwide. After graduating from Oxford, he served in the British Army for 37 years commanding soldiers on operations or in combat at every level from platoon to division and rising to the highest rank before retiring from the Army as NATO's Deputy Supreme Commander Europe. In 2016 his novel ‘2017: War with Russia' was published in the UK, USA, and Poland. He is an honorary Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford.----------LINKS:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Shirreff https://twitter.com/RichardShirreff https://www.strategiaworldwide.com/our-people/sir-richard-shirreffhttps://www.globsec.org/who-we-are/our-people/gen-ret-sir-richard-shirreff https://www.brookings.edu/events/is-armed-conflict-with-russia-a-real-possibility/ ----------Silicon Curtain is a part of the Christmas Tree Trucks 2025 campaign - an ambitious fundraiser led by a group of our wonderful team of information warriors raising 110,000 EUR for the Ukrainian army. https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-silicon-curtainThe Goal of the Campaign for the Silicon Curtain community:- 1 armoured battle-ready pickupWe are sourcing all vehicles around 2010-2017 or newer, mainly Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200, with low mileage and fully serviced. These are some of the greatest and the most reliable pickups possible to be on the frontline in Ukraine. Who will receive the vehicles?https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-silicon-curtain- The 38th Marine Brigade, who alone held Krynki for 124 days, receiving the Military Cross of Honour.- The 1027th Anti-aircraft and artillery regiment. Honoured by NATO as Defender of the Year 2024 and recipient of the Military Cross of Honour.- 104th Separate Brigade, Infantry, who alone held Kherson for 100 days, establishing conditions for the liberation of the city.- 93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", Black Raven Unmanned Systems Battalion ----------DESCRIPTION:Critical Analysis: European Security in the Face of Rising Russian AggressionIn this episode, co-founder and managing partner at Worldwide and former NATO Deputy Supreme Commander Europe, Sir Richard Shirreff, discusses the evolving geopolitical landscape with host Jonathan. The conversation dives into Russian strategies and the apparent shift in the U.S. stance on European security under Trump's administration. Shirreff and Jonathan analyse the recently released U.S. National Security Strategy, highlighting its lack of emphasis on China and Russia as threats and its focus on European institutions. They discuss how Trump's policies may be inadvertently aiding Putin's objectives by decoupling U.S. support from European security and undermining NATO. The episode underscores the need for Europe to bolster its resilience and unity independently. Shirreff emphasizes the necessity of leadership and clear strategies to face these challenges. They also delve into the implications of cognitive warfare, societal resilience, and the broader necessity for Europe to mobilize and prepare for potential threats. In the concluding segment, they highlight a fundraiser aimed at supporting Ukrainian soldiers by providing crucially needed vehicles.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:21 Russian Strategy and US National Security Policy03:36 NATO's Current State and Challenges06:09 Europe's Need for Self-Reliance10:07 Resilience and National Defense13:37 Potential Future Scenarios28:54 Call to Action and Conclusion----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------
Blake Grayson, CFO of Docusign, joins CJ Gustafson to discuss how a company that redefined e-signature and became a verb is now navigating its next chapter in intelligent agreement management. Drawing on more than a decade at Amazon—where he helped forecast AWS and worked inside some of the company's most operationally demanding businesses—Blake explains how financial discipline, operational depth, and clear narrative-building shape his approach as CFO. The conversation explores how to evolve a beloved product without diluting the brand, why pricing is as much about positioning as revenue, how to communicate go-to-market mechanics without losing the room, and why effective capital allocation accepts that not every big bet needs to land to shape the leader you become.—SPONSORS:Fidelity Private Shares is the all-in-one equity management platform that keeps your cap table clean, your data room organized, and your equity story clear—so you never risk losing a fundraising round over messy records. Schedule a demo at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com and mention Mostly Metrics to get 20% off.Sage Intacct is a cloud financial management platform that replaces spreadsheets, automates workflows, and keeps your books audit-ready as you scale. It unifies accounting, ERP, and real-time reporting for finance, retail, logistics, tech, and professional services. With payback in under six months and up to 250% ROI, and eight years as the customer-satisfaction leader, Sage Intacct helps you take control of your growth: https://bit.ly/3Kn4YHtMercury is business banking built for builders, giving founders and finance pros a financial stack that actually works together. From sending wires to tracking balances and approving payments, Mercury makes it simple to scale without friction. Join the 200,000+ entrepreneurs who trust Mercury and apply online in minutes at https://www.mercury.comRightRev 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.Tipalti automates the entire payables process—from onboarding suppliers to executing global payouts—helping finance teams save time, eliminate costly errors, and scale confidently across 200+ countries and 120 currencies. More than 5,000 businesses already trust Tipalti to manage payments with built-in security and tax compliance. Visit https://www.tipalti.com/runthenumbers to learn more.Aleph 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/run—LINKS:Blake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-grayson-3197043/Docusign: https://www.docusign.com/CJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:“Steal Your Boss's Job”: Calendly CFO John McCauley on Leadership, Ownership & Growthhttps://youtu.be/VRpTNDIfzPY—TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Preview and Intro00:02:39 Sponsors – Fidelity Private Shares | Sage Intacct | Mercury00:05:09 DocuSign as a Top CFO Tool00:07:33 From E-Signature to Intelligent Agreement Management00:09:09 Complexity Before and After a Signature00:11:02 Cost of Poor Agreement Management00:12:30 Agreement Oversight and CFO Risk00:13:28 Pricing: Usage to Seat Models00:14:12 Enterprise vs SMB Pricing00:15:00 Sponsors – RightRev | Tipalti | Aleph00:19:18 Simplicity, Tiers, and IAM Value00:20:36 Forecasting New Products in a Renewals Base00:22:13 Modeling Mix Shift and GTM Enablement00:23:56 Faster Time-to-Value With Intelligent Repositories00:25:06 Building GTM Muscle for a Platform00:26:29 Launching IAM in Commercial First00:27:31 Forecasting Growth vs Cost00:28:41 Company-Wide Alignment on Priorities00:30:02 Aligning Investor Messaging With Operations00:31:20 Staying Focused on Long-Term Outcomes00:32:27 Customer-First Decision Making00:33:41 Transparency and What Not to Disclose00:34:52 Asking Better Metric Questions00:36:28 Avoiding Data Paralysis00:38:52 Amazon's Weekly Business Reviews00:41:07 Bezos Meetings and the Silent Read00:45:09 The “Question Mark Email” and Customer Anecdotes00:50:22 Unit Economics of a Server and Early AWS Bets00:53:42 Handling Nonpayment Risk00:55:07 Operational Chaos: Perishables and Regulation00:57:04 The “No Eggs in California” Story00:59:31 Treating Escalations as Company Problems01:00:59 Biggest Career Mistake01:02:44 Advice to His Younger Self01:06:34 Tools Finance Uses: Oracle, Bots, IAM, Salesforce, Workday01:09:21 Wildest Expense Attempts01:12:32 Closing Thanks and Credits#RunTheNumbersPodcast #Docusign #CFOInsights #SaaSLeadership #AIManagement This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com
In this episode, we break down the recent real estate downturn, what caused it, and the key lessons for investors. We cover interest rate impacts, the importance of cash flow, fixed-rate debt, and how to find opportunity in uncertain times. Whether you're an experienced investor or just curious about real estate, you'll find actionable insights here.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & Market Overview02:00 – Lessons from the Downturn05:00 – Cash Flow, Value Add, and Investment Strategy08:00 – Debt, Risk, and “Pencils Down”11:00 – Building Resilience & Optionality
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durée : 00:03:43 - Le Regard culturel - par : Jean-Yves Dormagen - Les Européens ont le sentiment de basculer dans un monde plus dur : la guerre redevient un horizon possible et l'Europe se découvre fragile. Jean-Yves Dormagen décrypte l'état d'esprit d'une Europe inquiète et vulnérable dans une chronique exceptionnelle en direct du sommet du Grand Continent.
Alors que les tensions sont vives entre la RDC et le Rwanda, les présidents Félix Tshisekedi et Paul Kagame sont attendus ce jeudi à Washington, aux côtés de Donald Trump, pour signer l'accord de paix conclu entre leurs pays en juin dernier. Après trois décennies d'insécurité dans l'est de la RDC, quel sera l'impact sur le terrain ? La paix est-elle à portée de main ? Vos réactions nous intéressent.
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Grant learns about military veterans joining the local construction workforce with help from the Department of Defense. Josh Salinger and Grant help Brian address listener feedback and questions. They also talk about Josh's new Fine Homebuilding course called A Homeowner's Guide to a Durable, Efficient, Comfortable Home. Tune in to Episode 711 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: The Department of Defense's Skill Bridge Program Decarbonizing houses and the proliferation of data centers and AI Boosting the energy performance of houses without sheathing Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 711 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media: Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.