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This episode will explore one central question shared by millions of seekers: Is salvation achieved through effort or received as a gift? We'll explore Islamic and Christian claims side by side—testing prophets, revelations, and redemption itself—inviting listeners to weigh eternal truth with clarity, courage, and Scripture.Bible References2 Corinthians 11:4John 14:6John 3:16Qur'an ReferencesSurah 2:4Surah 3:3Surah 22:52#CanEternalVictoryBeEarned #RamadanVsRedemption #FaithAndTruth #JesusChrist #Salvation #ChristianApologetics #IslamAndChristianity #TestTheTruth #BiblicalTruth #ReligiousDiscussion #TruthMatters #SeekTruth #FaithQuestions #SpiritualJourney #WhoIsJesus

There are voices that impress you.And then there are voices that feel like they've been EARNED.Al Nicol's voice carries the high lonesome ache of Bill Monroe, the raw vulnerability of early Bon Iver, and the spiritual sway of Neil Young's Harvest era.But what makes it unforgettable isn't tone it's the absolute TRUTH.In this episode of Americana Curious, Al opens up about masculinity, mortality, anxiety, and the years he spent “on the sidelines of life.”He shares how confronting severe athletic anorexia and the pressure of silent expectations became the breakthrough that unlocked his upper register and ultimately led to Only Hoping, recorded with MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger.This is a story about breaking OUT OF THE CAGE.About groove over perfection. About self-acceptance over self-punishment.About how pain, when faced honestly, can become art of the highest caliber.If you care about songwriting… If you listen to albums front to back…If you believe music can change someone's life…You're in the right place for this powerful interview with Al NicolQuestion: If someone feels like they're still on the sidelines of their own life… what would you tell them?

#796 Can you imagine turning dog poop into a multi-million-dollar business? In this special cross-promotion episode, we're sharing an interview from Nick Loper's The Side Hustle Show featuring William Milliken, the founder behind Swoop Scoop — a pet waste removal business that went from zero to 350 recurring customers in its first 3 months and generated over $3M in revenue last year. William breaks down how they validated demand despite low search volume, landed early customers through door hangers, vet networking, and Facebook groups, then scaled fast with Facebook ads, standardized operations, route density, and premium branding. He also shares the unit economics, plus how he turned industry know-how into a second business: the Poop Scoop Millionaire community, where he teaches others to launch and grow their own “million-dollar business in your backyard!” What Nick discusses with William: + Pet waste removal business model + 350 customers in 3 months + $3M annual revenue growth + Low startup costs + Early customer acquisition tactics + Facebook ads scaling strategy + Route density and efficiency + Premium branding and positioning + Recurring revenue + billing strategy + Monetizing knowledge via community Thank you, Nick and William! Check out The Side Hustle Show. Check out Swoop Scoop. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Smith spent a year trying to make her health coaching business work. She had clients here and there, tried different offers, and tested different messaging. But the income never matched the effort. So she went back to her job as a pharmacist. And somehow, that was the turning point. Without the financial pressure on her business, she got laser-focused. She stopped spending weeks on Instagram reels and online courses. She started doing the things that actually moved the needle: narrowing her niche, refining her offer, getting on the phone with people who needed her. By January of this year, she earned in one month what she had made in health coaching for the entire previous year. We talk about: The counterintuitive reason her full-time job helped her coaching business grow How she found her niche inside a very specific professional community The direct outreach strategy that has never once gotten a no Why she stopped offering group programs and went all-in on high-ticket 1:1 The mindset shift that changed how she shows up every single day If your health coaching business feels like it's going nowhere, this one is for you. Because Stephanie isn't some overnight success story. She's someone who kept showing up, stayed willing to start over, and finally found what works.

"Are you navigating transformation alone when the fabric of community is waiting to hold you?" What happens when you refuse to stay trapped? Leann Rose Crook shares her journey through eight major life transformations—from single mom on welfare to salon owner to leading 50 men in Iraq's desert. Her message? "You are absolutely good enough." Not because of achievements. Simply because you're human. Leann reveals the grade five moment that sparked her lifelong purpose, the profound realization that "we are all the same" she discovered on tribal floors in Iraq, and a simple five-question exercise to identify your own purpose. Her story challenges the myth of going it alone. We're not meant to be independent threads—we're meant to weave ourselves into the fabric of community, especially during transformation.Leann Rose Crook is a Transformation Mentor, Identity Recovery Coach, and founder of Lango Living. After navigating eight major life transformations—from single mom on welfare to salon owner to leading occupational health and safety training for 50 men in Iraq—Leann developed a practical six-step transformation system for women navigating major life change. Her keynote "Desert Rose in Iraq" draws from seven years working in Iraq and Oman. Today, Leann helps women who feel like everything has shifted—divorce, job loss, burnout, or relocation—rebuild their identity, reclaim their power, and take ownership of their next chapter. About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online. In This Episode:  (00:00) Opening and Most Meaningful Transformation (02:51) From Hairdresser to Leading Men in Iraq (09:37) Recognizing When Change Is Needed (15:17) Community vs Independence in Transformation (26:05) You Are Good Enough—Worthiness as Birthright (37:58) Finding Purpose Through Your Greatest Moments (39:08) The Five-Question Exercise for Discovering Purpose (45:51) Tools, Resources, and Call to Action Like, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Company Website: langoliving.comInstagram: @lango_livingFacebook: Lango Living ProfileSix-Step Transformation System: Available at langoliving.comTools: Journal entries and resources available at langoliving.comEmail Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FB Join Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/ My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922 Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions. The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

This is a recording of Rabbi Sharon Brous's session of For the Love of Learning class. Every Tuesday morning, a new story from the Talmud. Taught by your rabbis in a monthly rotation, we'll dig into the strange and compelling world of the Talmud, exploring the ways ancient dilemmas speak to modern questions. Join us in-person at the Event Space (coffee and nosh provided) or over Zoom (B.Y.O. nosh) for as many sessions as possible… your Tuesday will thank you.

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Sly Sylvester filling in College Hoops Round-up: BYU gets the big win over Iowa State Jake Scott, Utah Jazz pre half and postgame host and Jake & Ben Sucks to be YOU!

The boys are back and the filter is OFF as Old Man Strength rolls into another unforgettable episode — and this time Joshua Sinclair returns to the studio. With Chris out, Tim and Aaron take over the mic for a night full of laughs, unfiltered conversations, and the kind of honest perspective that only comes from years of hard lessons and lived experience.From the hilarious sponsor banter and classic Old Man Strength humor to deeper conversations about life, grit, and what it really means to keep pushing forward, this episode blends comedy, storytelling, and real-world wisdom the way only 3 Beards Media can deliver. If you love authentic conversations, sarcastic energy, and that “earned not given” mindset — this is one you don't want to miss.Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy another episode built on busted knuckles, stubborn pride, and the kind of strength you can't learn in a gym.Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, Styled by JJ Boutique, Naked Dave's Seasoning, We Will Pizza by Creasman Foods, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

On this episode of Ticats Today, Troy Durrell is joined by Canadian defensive lineman Kene Onyeka as they discuss his first impression of TigerTown, playing for Bob Dyce, being close to his family and more. The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.babyblueviper.comBaby Blue Viper explores deterministic enforcement infrastructure across Bitcoin and AI systems.As capital moves without intermediaries and autonomous models scale without friction, governance must move from policy to infrastructure. This show examines transaction integrity, capability containment, sovereign compute, and the primitives required to embed constraint before execution.Episodes alternate between open enforcement briefings and member-only deep-dive transmissions — moving from surface signal to structural design.Enforcement must precede execution.Featured Tools & ResourcesΩmega Pruner — a non-custodial, PSBT-only enforcement layer for structured Bitcoin UTXO management.Live demo → https://omega-pruner.onrender.comCode → https://github.com/babyblueviper1/Viper-Stack-Omega

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin M. Lee. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Dr. Lee’s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur. To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics. To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities. To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment. Key Takeaways Early Career & Education Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals. Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow. Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker. Social Media as a Business Tool Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms. Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility. Emphasized that “business must look as good online as in person.” Financial Literacy & Homeownership African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge. Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits. Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit). Real Estate Process Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing. Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30–45 days. Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved. Pooling Resources for Wealth Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication. Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends. Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs. Amazon DSP Opportunity Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees). Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant. Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations. Construction Business Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects. Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed. Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta. Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics. Personal Background Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents. Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early. Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency. Notable Quotes On embracing discomfort:“I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.” On social media:“You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.” On financial literacy:“Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy’s card.” On collaboration:“Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go—but together.” On planning:“If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin M. Lee. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Dr. Lee’s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur. To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics. To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities. To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment. Key Takeaways Early Career & Education Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals. Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow. Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker. Social Media as a Business Tool Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms. Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility. Emphasized that “business must look as good online as in person.” Financial Literacy & Homeownership African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge. Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits. Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit). Real Estate Process Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing. Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30–45 days. Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved. Pooling Resources for Wealth Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication. Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends. Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs. Amazon DSP Opportunity Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees). Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant. Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations. Construction Business Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects. Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed. Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta. Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics. Personal Background Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents. Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early. Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency. Notable Quotes On embracing discomfort:“I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.” On social media:“You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.” On financial literacy:“Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy’s card.” On collaboration:“Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go—but together.” On planning:“If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin M. Lee. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Dr. Lee’s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur. To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics. To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities. To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment. Key Takeaways Early Career & Education Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals. Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow. Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker. Social Media as a Business Tool Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms. Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility. Emphasized that “business must look as good online as in person.” Financial Literacy & Homeownership African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge. Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits. Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit). Real Estate Process Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing. Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30–45 days. Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved. Pooling Resources for Wealth Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication. Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends. Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs. Amazon DSP Opportunity Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees). Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant. Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations. Construction Business Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects. Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed. Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta. Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics. Personal Background Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents. Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early. Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency. Notable Quotes On embracing discomfort:“I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.” On social media:“You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.” On financial literacy:“Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy’s card.” On collaboration:“Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go—but together.” On planning:“If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk all about that draw in Austin that included not one, but two, one-goal comebacks. We get you ready for the home opener that's forecast to be played in mid-20 degree weather. And we'll dig into another GAM trade that the team made again, just by calling dibs.   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Email Dan: dan@theloonybinpod.com Email Matt: matt@theloonybinpod.com  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

Exploring dry drunk behavior, earned love, and why misery can feel safer than happiness. Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value! BetterHelp: If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/ ______ In this episode, we unpack the uncomfortable idea of being a “dry drunk” — not addicted to substances, but addicted to behaviors, control, and emotional suffering. What starts as a conversation about sobriety quickly turns into something deeper: the fear that happiness isn't real, the belief that love must be earned, and the quiet ways self-worth gets shaped by childhood experiences. We talk about feeling stuck in survival mode, struggling to accept love without performing for it, and why misery can feel safer than healing. From identity confusion to self-neglect, people-pleasing, and the anxiety of being perceived, this episode explores the internal battles that don't always look dramatic from the outside — but feel overwhelming on the inside. If you've ever felt like you're self-aware but still trapped in the same patterns… this conversation will hit close to home. BUSINESS INQUIRIES: business@shtpod.com Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod Contact us: secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com 818-850-2448 PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105

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Key Takeaways: Don't Miss Common Deductions: Many business owners overlook deductions like mileage and home office expenses. Tracking these can lead to meaningful tax savings. Intent Matters for Expenses: For things like meals, travel, and entertainment, the reason behind the expense is important. Understanding intent helps ensure expenses are reported correctly. Bonus Depreciation Is Back: Recent tax changes allow businesses to fully write off certain purchases right away. This can be a big advantage when buying qualifying equipment or assets. Review Transactions Regularly: Looking through bank statements and transactions can reveal forgotten subscriptions or miscategorized expenses, which improves accuracy and savings. Get Expert Tax Help: Tax rules are complicated and always changing. A knowledgeable CPA can help businesses take full advantage of deductions and credits while staying compliant.    Chapters: Timestamp Summary   1:56 Commonly Overlooked Business Deductions for Entrepreneurs 4:10 Understanding Tax Deductions for Meals, Travel, and Entertainment 7:07 Documenting Business Expenses and Intent for Tax Deductions 8:42 Gift Cards as Taxable Income for Employees 9:22 Tax Strategies and Tips for Small Business Owners Powered by ReiffMartin CPA and Stone Hill Wealth Management   Social Media Handles    Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip)   Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/   Ready to turn your investing dreams into reality? Our "Wealth Building Made Simple" premium newsletter is your secret weapon. We break down investing in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're just starting out. Learn the tricks the wealthy use, discover exciting opportunities, and start building the future YOU want. Sign up now, and let's make those dreams happen!   WBMS Premium Subscription   Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Dr. Tim Cummins   Dr. Tim Cummins/Infinity Wellness Center Dr. Tim Cummins has been in the health and wellness space since 1992.  Earned his bachelor's degree in sports medicine and then continued on to chiropractic school where he graduated with honors in 1999.  After establishing a successful family practice, Dr. Cummins dove into research and […]

David Carrillo was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole at just 19 years old — for a gang-related murder where he wasn't the trigger man.After spending years in maximum security prisons and solitary confinement, David faced a defining moment: would he let prison define him… or transform him?Instead of surrendering to despair, David chose radical accountability. He earned his associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and MBA while incarcerated. He became the first incarcerated adjunct college professor in the nation, teaching other inmates while serving a life sentence. He mentored men, built programs, and rebuilt himself from the inside out.After 31 years behind bars, David was granted clemency.This episode explores:Gang culture and growing up in traumaLife inside maximum security and solitary confinementRadical ownership and personal transformationThe power of education in prisonLosing his son and father while incarceratedFaith, forgiveness, and redemptionWhat freedom feels like after 31 yearsThis isn't a story about excuses.It's about responsibility, growth, and refusing to let your worst decision define your entire life.

>Join Jocko Underground< Breaking down a 1965 U.S. Army manual, Basic Problems in Small Unit Leadership, and show how its lessons still apply today. They explore the fundamentals of leadership: building trust, developing confidence, balancing mission and people, and creating psychological “steel” within a team.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

H2-2/18/26-There was a time the Democrats wanted to censor Republicans, Negotiations with Iran backed with US Military Force, they earned it., Democrats are basically criminally untouchable,

H2,S2-2/18/26- Negotiations with Iran backed with US Military Force, they earned it.

In this episode of Earned, CreatorIQ CMO Brit Starr sits down with Frank Dudley—marketing leader, Northwestern professor, and author of an upcoming Wiley book on Creator Marketing and Commerce Media—to unpack why the industry's shift from influencer marketing to creator marketing is more than semantics. Frank argues that creators aren't a channel; they're the connective tissue across the customer choice journey, orchestrating demand from awareness through conversion in a dynamic, signal-driven system. Brit and Frank explore how this reframing helps brands move beyond siloed campaigns and start designing creator programs around jobs to be done: removing real consumer friction like confusion, skepticism, inertia, and perceived risk. Frank shares concrete examples—Dyson using explainer creators to demystify product claims, Sephora leaning on creators for mid-funnel confidence like shade matching, and Instacart creators driving lower-funnel utility through speed, substitutions, and savings. The conversation also dives into measurement, including why the market is shifting toward incrementality over engagement, and how integrating creators with commerce and paid amplification enables closed-loop learning and attributable impact. Finally, Frank breaks down the unglamorous—but essential—operational infrastructure required to scale: creative supply chains, decisioning layers, and data/legal ops. The takeaway: creator marketing isn't a tactic—it's a full-funnel operating system CMOs can roadmap. In this episode, you'll learn: How creators are now the engine behind modern targeting and demand creation The shift from disconnected creator efforts to coordinated marketing systems How creator programs contribute to measurable revenue outcomes Connect with the Guest: Frank's LinkedIn - @fdudley   Connect with Brit Starr & CreatorIQ: Brit's LinkedIn - @britmccorquodale CreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriq Follow us on social: CreatorIQ YouTube - @CreatorIQOfficial CreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriq CreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iq CreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ

The rules of visibility have changed.In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Natalie Benamou sits down with PR strategist Gloria Chou to explore how AI search is reshaping the way entrepreneurs and thought leaders get discovered.Gloria shares her remarkable journey from cold-calling the New York Times with zero connections to becoming the #1 small business PR coach with AI search tools.Earned media features are quickly becoming the currency of credibility. Gloria shares the secret to leveraging PR as your competitive advantage.Keys to Visibility Strategies:Earned PR features matter more than follower counts or paid placementsHow to use free tools to research timely angles and craft pitches efficientlyThe CPR Method: Credibility, Point of View, and RelevanceA simple shift that makes podcast hosts far more likely to say yesWalk away knowing everything you need for positioning, credibility and a sought after thought leader.About our GuestGloria Chou is named the **#1 small business PR expert by ChatGPT and AI search**, she helps underrepresented founders get featured in top media and show up in **AI search with credibility**—without agencies, insider connections, or big budgets. Through her CPR pitching method, she's helped thousands of small businesses land over a billion organic views and press in *Vogue*, *Forbes*, *Oprah's Favorite Things*, and more. Small Business PR Podcastwww.instagram.com/gloriachouprwww.gloriachoupr.comLinkedInThis podcast is sponsored by NEXT2LEAD AI and our Masterclass with Gloria Chou April 3rd. Grab Your SeatSpecial thanks to Michelle Pecak and My Vibe where we first met Gloria Chou!Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, and connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Gini Dietrich unpacks the visibility engine: Owned and Earned media working together. Owned is your home base—structured expertise built on defendable themes, repeatable authority anchors, and proof. Earned is credibility transfer—validation you can't buy that makes your expertise easier to trust, repeat, and surface across the web (and in AI answers).

James Petrakis, co-founder of The Ravenous Pig and a James Beard Award semifinalist, helped shape Orlando's modern food scene by building restaurants rooted in craft, community, and endurance. As a chef, operator, and mentor, he's built a career defined less by hype and more by staying power. Watch now to learn how survival shaped his growth, how one airport deal changed everything, and why community and craft still come first. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attract: The First Pillar of the Remodeler Growth Framework We're kicking off a new series breaking down our proven Remodeler Growth Framework, starting with Pillar #1: Attract. In this episode, you'll learn how to get more of the right prospects to your website by building a strong foundation, clarifying your message, and leveraging Owned, Rented, and Earned traffic. We cover the 3 C's of a high-performing website (Clarity, Credibility, Conversion), the difference between SEO and paid ads, and why building your email list is critical for long-term growth. If you want a smarter, more strategic way to grow your remodeling business, this is where it starts. Email radio@builderfunnel.com with “webinar” in the subject line to get the full framework training. Here's the link to the Builder Funnel TV Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jDxo11N5vk

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California on to a new clean energy agreement with the U.K. which has again earned him the criticism of President Trump. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey were joined by Bulls on SI publisher Elias Schuster to discuss the Bulls' direction and their outlook in the second half of the season.

Episode Notes Jake O'Brien earned Moyes trust & Now Ireland needs Coleman In this Scout Report we break down the roles of Jake O'Brien and Séamus Coleman at Everton under David Moyes — from O'Brien's breakthrough in defence to Coleman's enduring leadership for club and country.

Dr. Tim Cummins   Text  “LONGEVITY” to 6789630127 to attend the Longevity Seminar, February 28, 2026 @ the YMCA in Winder, Georgia     Dr. Tim Cummins has been in the health and wellness space since 1992.  Earned his bachelor's degree in sports medicine and then continued on to chiropractic school where he graduated with […]

President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon refused to say if the Pistons can win the NBA championship as they are currently built

6:00 HOUR: Michigan's comeback, Have the Pistons earned higher expectations?

2/12/26 - Have the Pistons earned higher expectations? When does Taylor Decker owe the Lions a decision? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

Do people really buy into your leadership—or are they just going through the motions? In this episode, Dave unpacks why buy-in is earned or possibly lost overnight and the 5 critical traits that quietly determine whether people commit to you… or merely comply.

AI search is no longer experimental and it is already shaping how patients choose providers. On this episode of Ignite, Lauren Leone Cardinal's CGO is joined by Rob Sauter, Cardinal's SVP of Earned and Owned, to break down what the State of AI Search 2026 really means for healthcare marketers. He explains how platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI are influencing patient research earlier in the journey and why traditional SEO alone is no longer enough to stay visible. For growth-focused teams, this shift can be the difference between being considered or overlooked during patient research. You will learn • How AI search is changing the patient decision journey before they ever click a website • Why healthcare brands must move from keyword pages to connected authority • Where most organizations have content gaps that hurt AI visibility • How to balance SEO fundamentals with AI-focused strategy today If patient acquisition and digital visibility matter to your growth goals this year, this is a must-listen for your 2026 strategy. RELATED RESOURCES Healthcare PPC & Google Ads Marketing Trends in 2026  - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-ppc-google-ads-trends-2026/ 2026 Healthcare Marketing Trends: The New Rules Redefining Growth - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-marketing-trends-2026/ Optimizing for AI Search: A New Era in Healthcare Marketing - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/optimizing-for-ai-search-a-new-era-in-healthcare-marketing/ How a Primary Care Provider Futureproofed Their SEO in an AI-Driven Search World - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/search-content-strategy-ai-landscape/

Success often looks like a sudden breakthrough, but most of the time it is the result of years of quiet effort that no one sees. We are quick to call it luck, timing, or talent, because it feels easier than acknowledging the discipline, the repetition, and the long seasons of showing up without guarantees. Yet behind every meaningful achievement is a story of persistence, preparation, and choosing to keep going when progress feels slow. Many people believe talent is the deciding factor. If someone is gifted, success should come naturally. If someone struggles, maybe they are just not built for it. But real life rarely works that way. Skill is built through effort. Progress is earned through consistency. And the ability to sustain success comes from grit, not just natural ability. This episode reflects on a five-year journey from learning how to start a podcast to receiving Super Bowl credentials, and what that path reveals about growth. Drawing from the idea that "effort counts twice," we unpack the difference between talent and skill, why hard work compounds over time, and how showing up, investing in yourself, and surrounding yourself with the right people changes what is possible. If you are building something and wondering if the work is worth it, this conversation is a reminder that grit, not just talent, is what turns potential into real progress. "Without effort, your talent is merely unmet potential. Without effort, your skill is what could be done but has not been done. With effort, your talent becomes skill, and effort makes that skill very productive." – Dr. Derrick Burgess Topics Covered: (00:00:00) Introduction  (00:00:30) Suzette's birthday and Black History Month (00:01:49) From Super Bowl fan to media credentials (00:02:54) Luck vs preparation in success (00:04:00) Grit and why "effort counts twice" (00:05:52) The danger of relying on "gifted" labels (00:06:30) Advertisement: Struggling with your finances as a young physician? Doc2Doc Lending is here for you. Founded by doctors, we offer loans tailored to your unique career path, crediting your certifications and specialty training. Visit https://www.doc2doclending.com/ today. (00:09:06) The act of becoming: Talented vs. Strivers  (00:10:24) Making skill achieve results (00:11:53) A warning against relying on talent alone (00:12:56) Effort turns potential into results (00:13:40) Final encouragement  Key Takeaways:   "Talent does not trump everything else." "In the long run, you have to be more than talented to achieve at a high level and sustain that level of achievement." "Talent times effort equals skill, and skill times effort equals achievement." "Skill is developed over countless hours and hours of practicing your craft." "It's not just continuing to show up to do the same thing the same way over and over again. It's continuing to critique yourself. Continue to surround yourself with people that are doing it on a higher level than you are." Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243 Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.  

It may seem inconceivable given all that is happening in our nation but yes, tax season is here again. And while that is stressful and complex, particularly for those who have lost their jobs, from federal employees to nonprofit professionals and journalists, for lowest income Americans, filing taxes is a singular opportunity for financial empowerment. That is because of the Earned Income Tax Credit, added to the U.S. Tax Code in 1975, our most powerful tool for lifting lowest income wage earners out of poverty. I cannot imagine a conversation about solutions to economic inequality, through public policymaking and community education, without Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz, my guest, again, on Power Station. Joseph recounts how transformative these dollars, which are earned and not charity, are for these families. We commiserate over the cruelty of the latest White House executive order, which makes receiving those benefits exponentially more difficult. Joseph shares how this administration's efforts to undermine the right of all communities to prosper informs his nonprofit consulting and role with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. As always, he is driven by a belief in family, his own and all of ours.

Topics: Forgiveness under Grace vs Law, the Gospel of Grace in Acts 20:24, Matthew 6:14-15 Explained, Why God No Longer Holds Sins Against You, 2 Corinthians 5:19 Forgiveness, the Futility of Animal Sacrifices, Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth, Forgiveness as an Act of the Will, Colossians 2:13 Completed Forgiveness, the Difference Between Forgiveness and Trust, Matthew 18:21-22 Meaning, Hebrews 9:22 Blood and Forgiveness, Ephesians 4:32 Forgiving as Christ Forgave, Why Jesus Had to Shed Blood, Exposing the Hypocrisy of Law Observance, Romans 12:18 Peaceful Living, Healthy Boundaries for Christians, the Meaning of Luke 6:37, Forgiveness is a Choice Not a Feeling, Once for All Forgiveness in Hebrews 10:10, Why Christians Forgive Because We are Forgiven, Grieving the Holy Spirit in Ephesians 4:30, the Purpose of Jesus' Impossible Standards, Dealing with Deep Pain and Trauma, How the Cross Defines Forgiveness, the Law as a Ministry of Condemnation, Releasing the Debt of Others, Supernatural DNA of a Peacemaker, Colossians 3:13 New Covenant Forgiveness, Trust is Earned but Forgiveness is FreeSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Part 1— The Mirror Test Can you look at your life honestly — strengths and failures — and still choose yourself? In this episode of Pushing Back Chaos, we start where real stability begins: self-respect. Not ego. Not self-hype. But the ability to assess yourself accurately without tearing yourself apart. Most men don't lack confidence — they've outsourced their worth. To approval. To performance. To status, success, or validation that never fully settles the nervous system. We explore: • Why self-respect is different from ego • How outsourcing your worth creates emotional instability • The difference between liking yourself and excusing yourself • Why earned self-regard — not affirmation — is what actually grounds a man This conversation isn't about self-attack or self-justification. It's about truth without abandonment. Because if you can't sit with yourself in silence, nothing else will ever feel settled. This episode opens the door without threatening identity — inviting reflection instead of defensiveness — and lays the foundation for everything that follows. Join the Conversation: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or message us directly — we read every one. If this episode made a difference, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't yet, drop us a review — it helps more people find this space. #PushingBackChaos #PBC  #Leadership #ConsciousLiving #HMG #HeroesMediaGrp #Brotherhood #Reflection  #MenWalkingTogether #Selfworth  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/07/26: Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley joins the program to discuss what makes Executive Green Carpet Cleaning different from their competitors. From their equipment, trustworthy family team, knowledge, and genuine goal to provide the best service in the Chicagoland area. Kelly also provides […]

Dr. Tim Cummins   Dr. Tim Cummins/Infinity Wellness Center Dr. Tim Cummins has been in the health and wellness space since 1992.  Earned his bachelor's degree in sports medicine and then continued on to chiropractic school where he graduated with honors in 1999.  After establishing a successful family practice, Dr. Cummins dove into research and […]

The loudest voices promise easy money; the real builders talk about gates you forgot to latch, early alarms, and math you can check. We sit down with Aaron Chapman, a former ranch hand and underground miner turned EVP and author, to unpack how real estate investors actually create durable wealth without getting played by hype.Aaron breaks down why “cheapest” is often the costliest mistake, and how skilled operators and smart lending choices change outcomes when markets turn. We go deep on the compounding advantages of 30-year fixed debt: stable payments, rising rents, steady appreciation, amortization, and the sneaky tailwind of inflation. From the Taco Bell index to a one-ounce gold lesson, he shows how a $200K property with 20 percent down can outperform the flashier plays that dominated from 2019 to 2023. If you've been tempted by syndications promising double-digit returns, you'll hear the risks, red flags, and the case for controlling the asset you own.Beyond the numbers, we dig into the habits that separate winners from wishers: get up before the day kicks you, build your foundation before you buy, and choose prevention over cure. Aaron shares the comeback from a life-altering motorcycle crash, the client who found a path to retirement with ten rentals, and the faith that reframes adversity as training rather than punishment. His new book, Redneck Economics, captures these lessons with vivid illustrations and straight talk designed to move you from internalizing the noise to externalizing your plan.Looking to trade hype for hard edges and a plan you control? Press play, take notes, and then take the next step toward assets, discipline, and a future you can stand behind. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with someone who needs clarity over noise, and leave a review so more builders can find it.Join the What if it Did Work movement on FacebookGet the Book!www.omarmedrano.comwww.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

On the podcast we talk with Tanmay and Jack about how earned media can drive paid performance, building features that make for good tweets, and why stripping out your onboarding quiz might beat optimizing it.Top Takeaways:

In this episode of Earned, CreatorIQ CMO Brit Starr sits down with Gracie Schram, Head of Strategic Initiatives for Creators at Epidemic Sound, live from Dubai during the 1 Billion Followers Summit. Gracie brings a rare, dual perspective to the conversation, shaped by nearly 15 years in the music industry as a recording artist and her current role helping creators and brands harness the power of sound at scale. Together, Brit and Gracie explore how the creator economy has matured into the economy—and why sound is one of the most underutilized tools in modern storytelling. Gracie breaks down the concept of sonic branding, explaining how music shapes emotion, identity, and audience retention across platforms, from YouTube and TikTok to Netflix and global brand campaigns. She also demystifies Epidemic Sound's unique model, where music is fully licensed to travel anywhere without risk, enabling creators to scale without friction. The conversation dives into how creators can think more intentionally about sound design, the difference between viral sound and intentional scoring, and why emotional resonance matters just as much in educational content as cinematic storytelling. Brit and Gracie also discuss the growing overlap between brands and creators, the role of data and AI in music discovery, and why global creator communities—far beyond the U.S.—are shaping what comes next. In this episode, you'll learn: Why sound is a core part of creator branding, not an afterthought How sonic consistency drives emotional retention and recall with the audience What creators often miss about music licensing and long-term scale   Connect with the Guest: Gracie's LinkedIn - @gracieschram   Connect with Brit Starr & CreatorIQ: Brit's LinkedIn - @britmccorquodale CreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriq Follow us on social: CreatorIQ YouTube - @CreatorIQOfficial CreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriq CreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iq CreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ

In this episode, Ian sits down with JP Laqueur, SVP of Marketing & Culture at DataBank, to explore how brand, culture, and CEO-led thought leadership work together to create lasting differentiation in B2B.JP explains why DataBank prioritizes culture-first marketing, how involving the CEO in media and content unlocks disproportionate impact, and why disciplined PR often outperforms flashier tactics.  The conversation also covers how marketing teams should think about video, written content, AI-driven discovery, and why human connection may become even more valuable in an AI-saturated world.Key Takeaways:Culture is a competitive moat competitors can't copy. Facilities and technology can be replicated, people and behaviors cannot.CEO-led storytelling scales trust. Thoughtful PR and executive content outperform most paid tactics when done consistently.Brand work compounds over time. Earned media, strong culture, and clear positioning reinforce each other across customers, employees, and investors. Episode Timestamps: *(14:01) The Trust Tree: Culture is the strategy *(31:06) The Playbook: SEM is still working *(46:45) Quick Hits: Sponsor:Pipeline Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com. Qualified helps you turn your website into a pipeline generation machine with PipelineAI. Engage and convert your most valuable website visitors with live chat, chatbots, meeting scheduling, intent data, and Piper, your AI SDR. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.Links:Connect with Ian on LinkedInConnect with JP on LinkedInLearn more about DataBankLearn more about Caspian Studios Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2025, Hermiston High's Leroy Lozano Mejia quietly became someone the Washington distance scene could no longer ignore.The sophomore entered the fall as a sleeper and left it with authority. Built on patience and aerobic strength, he doesn't chase attention. He shows up, does the work, and lets races speak for him.After running 15:36 and finishing 11th at the 3A state meet as a freshman, Leroy took a clear step forward in his sophomore cross-country season. He won the Battle of the 509 Invitational in Spokane against a strong field. He followed that with a fourth-place finish at Nike Hole in the Wall, running 14:55 on one of the most honest courses in the country. By November, the progression was undeniable. At the Washington 3A State Championships, he finished runner-up in 15:10. From 11th to second in one year. Built slowly. Earned daily.But the story isn't just about results. On the track, the contrast is still there. A 9:15 3200 shows real strength. A 4:23 mile leaves space to grow. And instead of running from that tension, Leroy leans into it.In this episode of The Sunday Shakeout, we talk about discipline as a daily choice, not a personality trait. About backing words with actions. And about the strange truth runners don't always admit — that pain, when chosen, can become addictive.Tap into the Leroy Lozano Mejia Special. If you enjoy the podcast, follow The Sunday Shakeout on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and leave a five-star review.

On today's episode of “Fearless,” Jason explains why it is Disney to blame and not Shedeur Sanders for his Pro Bowl spot. Shedeur Sanders received a Pro Bowl despite ranking last in nearly every key statistical barometer for QBs with 200+ pass attempts. This wasn't an earned accomplishment; it was a reward, awarded by Disney to draw a TV audience for the game that once was a cherished accomplishment but is now merely a promotion for the growth of flag football. Disney has partnered with the NFL to sell tickets and draw eyes to this exhibition. Steve Kim joins Jason to discuss Shedeur; whether a young coach like Nathan Scheelhaase should risk his career taking over the Cleveland Browns; and whether Deion Sanders' intent to fine his college players will work. Stephen A. Smith said Ryan Clark should have been considered for the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coaching opening, and he was serious. Jason closes the show explaining that black Americans practice an inferior culture. ​​Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor If you're living with daily aches and pain, Relief Factor might be the real deal for you too. Try the 3-week QuickStart today! Visit https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE RIPPLE EFFECT PODCAST:Website: http://TheRippleEffectPodcast.comSupport: https://rickyvarandas.com/support/IPAK-EDU (Empower Yourself Through Knowledge)Website: https://IPAK-EDU.org/ (use RIPPLE for 10% off)VN Alexander, PhD (aka Tori)Website: https://vnalexander.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/rednaxelairot/AI & Transhumanism Essay: posthumousstyle.substack.comBio: Philosopher of science known for her work on Vladimir Nabokov's theory of insect mimicry evolution. She is a member of the Third Way of Evolution research group and currently works in the field of Biosemiotics.  She earned her Ph.D. in 2002 in English at the Graduate Center, City University New York and did her dissertation research in teleology, evolutionary theory, and self-organization at the Santa Fe Institute. She is a Rockefeller Foundation Residency alum, a former NY Council for the Humanities scholar, and a 2020 Fulbright scholar in Russia. Books include The Biologist's Mistress: Rethinking Self-Organization in Art, Literature and Nature and several literary fiction and political science novels.Xavier A. Figueroa, Ph.D (aka Dr. X)X: https://x.com/DrXFig0708Bio: The principal scientist for EMulate Therapeutics overseeing pre-clinical research and the application of EMulate Therapeutics technology in multiple disease areas. He has more than 20 years of experience in basic and neurological clinical research, including Alzheimer's research, neuron biology, cancer research, bioengineering and biophysics. Dr. Figeuroa received his doctoral degree in Neurobiology & Behavior from the University of Washington. His doctoral training was followed by two post-doctoral fellowships within the University of Washington's Department of Bioengineering. He is currently an affiliate assistant professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington. Specialties include, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, Apoptosis Signaling and Regulation, Neuroscience and Neurodegenerative Expertise.Dr. James Lyons-Weiler (aka Dr. Jack)Website: https://jameslyonsweiler.com/Substack: https://popularrationalism.substack.com/Earned his PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology. He has held research positions at esteemed institutions, including the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Pittsburgh (Dept Pathology & Dept. of Biomedical Informatics). Dr. Lyons-Weiler has an extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed articles covering various scientific disciplines such as genetics, evolution, and public health. Notably, he has conducted research on the safety of aluminum adjuvants in vaccines, focusing on their dosing and potential health implications, especially in pediatric populations. His work on “pathogenic priming” and its potential relevance to COVID-19 has also been significant. Lyons-Weiler founded the Institute for Pure and Applied Knowledge (IPAK), a research organization. He also founded IPAK-EDU, an educational platform that has educated over 1,400 students in advanced courses across a wide variety of subjects. You can find more information about these courses on their official website.

Jase skips duck season for a few days to go treasure hunting and stumbles into a reminder about how quickly towns—and priorities—can disappear. Uncle Si's joke about having the “wrong weapon” resurfaces, and Jase finally understands after it took decades to land. The guys pivot into a deeper discussion of wisdom, drawing from Proverbs to argue that wisdom isn't a list of rules, but the grain God built into creation itself.  In this episode: Genesis 9; Acts 10; Leviticus 18; John 1, verses 1–14; Hebrews 1, verses 1–4; Proverbs 8, verses 1 and 22–31; Matthew 11, verse 19; First Corinthians 1, verse 24; First Corinthians 1, verse 30; Colossians 1, verse 15; Colossians 1, verse 28; Colossians 2, verse 3; Ephesians 2, verses 8–10; First John 1, verses 1–3; First John 2, verse 6; First John 3, verse 5; First John 3, verse 24 “Unashamed” Episode 1245 is sponsored by: https://meetfabric.com/unashamed — Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. https://bravebooks.com/unashamed — Get 20% off with code UNASHAMED https://chministries.org/unashamed — See why Christians are ditching health insurance for good. Get a simpler alternative at half the cost! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00-09:10 Jase hunts with the wrong weapon 09:11-15:00 “Unashamed” gets censored?! 15:01-24:02 The key to understanding the whole Bible 24:03-34:19 Is wisdom a person or an ideal? 34:20-44:48 Jesus as the “firstborn” of creation 44:49-54:24 How to wrap your brain around being forgiven — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices