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In this episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña, a panel featuring clinician scientist & content creator, Arie, Teamwork CEO Lynetta Cunningham, and MediaWise interactive learning designer Sean Marcus discusses strategies for keeping young gamers safe online. The panel covers navigating age ratings, fostering open communication between parents and children, combatting toxicity, and leveraging video games as positive tools for mental wellness and informal learning.This episode was sponsored by MediaWise. Want to win a $50 Visa gift card? Complete our quick survey to share your feedback about today's discussion, help shape future programs, and enter for your chance to win! 

Links: After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is becoming a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth stories spanning a wide range of experiences, choices, and paths to parenthood. Preorder your copy before October 27 and get $297 in bonuses, including The Birth Hour Conversation Cards, a guided Birth Story Reflection Journal, the private audio series What Thousands of Birth Stories Taught Me, and free access to our six-module pumping and feeding course, Beyond the First Latch. Preorder The Birth Hour + Claim Your Bonuses Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Get more episodes and extra perks via Patreon!  Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. 

"Location is not everything." Connect With Our SponsorsSolventum - https://go.solventum.com/clarityGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - https://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this episode of the Hey Docs! Podcast, Jill Allen speaks with Brian Mills, president and founder of ROAM Commercial Realty, about what orthodontists should know about commercial real estate in today's market. Brian shares his background in the dental industry and explains how ROAM exclusively represents healthcare tenants, emphasizing that today's market has higher construction costs and lease rates and can't be timed by waiting for elections or rate drops. They discuss shifting location strategies (retail vs. medical office), why “location isn't everything,” and the importance of data-driven demographic analysis over fears of saturation. Brian outlines key negotiation levers for startups—tenant improvement allowances, build-out and post-opening free rent, and controlling triple net exposure and added fees—while stressing the need for a strong team, mentorship, and a patient experience that values human interaction alongside selective AI tools. Connect With Our Guest ROAM Commercial Realty - https://www.roamcommercialrealty.com/ Takeaways The commercial real estate market is constantly changing.Doctors should be aware of current market conditions.Negotiation is key in securing favorable lease terms.Tenant improvement allowances are crucial for startups.Understanding additional fees in leases is essential.Retail spaces are becoming more common for practices.Location is important, but not the only factor for success.Fear is a significant barrier for new business owners.Education empowers clients to make informed decisions.Market saturation can be misleading; data is key.Surrounding yourself with a strong team is essential for success.Mentorship can provide invaluable guidance and support.Don't underestimate the importance of detailed communication with clients.The success rate for startups in orthodontics and dentistry is high when done correctly.Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:55 Brian Mills Background06:04 Market Pulse 202616:03 Retail Versus Medical Space21:22 Lease Negotiation Levers27:28 Hidden Fees And Triple Net32:31 Landlord Math And Valuation35:08 Fear Before The Leap39:20 Coaches And Great Teams41:38 Oversaturation And Market Data47:40 Bank Loans And Cash Flow49:32 Old School Human Touch53:51 How To Get in Contact Episode Credits:  Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

Jennifer Burton is the Executive Director of the Northwest ISD Education Foundation, championing teacher support, classroom resources, and community investment to close funding gaps and enrich student learning experiences across the district. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Supporting teachers strengthens students, schools, and entire communities. 2. Community support fills funding gaps and creates better classroom opportunities. 3. Empowering teachers with grants and resources drives innovation and improves student outcomes. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more, get involved, and support programs that directly impact educators and students - Northwest ISD Education Foundation Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Hotworx - The number 1 boutique fitness franchise with 850 plus locations. With recurring membership revenue, a low-labor, high-tech model, and a proven franchise system, entrepreneurs gain a scalable business built for growth. Visit Hotworx.net/franchising to learn more. Waldo - Put idle cash to work through a high-yield treasury account. Visit Waldo.ai and start putting your cash to work like big companies do. Use code EOFire when you sign up and receive a 1 percent deposit match, up to 1,000 dollars. See full terms and conditions at Waldo.ai.

If I watch taboo porn, does that mean I want taboo sex? If I watch gay porn, does that mean I'm secretly gay and I just don't realize it? Today, DB breaks down a listener question so many of us have thought before in our lives: do my porn preferences reflect something about me? Let's break some myths and dive into what your porn-watching habits may or (probably) may not mean about your real-world preferences. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just pleasure.; Take the quiz here: https://sexedwithdb.fillout.com/smutquiz  ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. Season 14 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex. GET IN TOUCH: Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.com CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast; TikTok: @sexedwithdb; Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast; YouTube: Sex Ed with DB; X: @sexedwithdb SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 14 SPONSORS: Uberlube, Magic Wand, Nancy, and Happy V. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! DISCOVER SEX POSITIVE EVENTS IN YOUR CITY: Subscribe to our newsletter for S.E.X I.R.L: your curated monthly list of sex-positive events, spaces, and experiences happening in person across major cities. FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" SEASON 14 TEAM: Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her); Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them); Social Media & Communications Manager: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her) MUSIC: Intro theme music: Hook Sounds; Background music: Bright State by Ketsa; Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa.; Thank you Ketsa!

Menopause Mastery | Glutathione, Menopause, & Aging: The Missing Piece in Oxidative Stress and Why It Matters  | Ep. 298 with Dr. Gina Nick  

Menopause Mastery | Glutathione, Menopause, & Aging: The Missing Piece in Oxidative Stress and Why It Matters  | Ep. 298 with Dr. Gina Nick  

Are you equipped for spiritual warfare? In this episode of Elevate the Day, hosts Jennifer Covello and Karen Salisbury sit down with Reverend Donna Shambach, author of Confronting the Unseen Realm, to unpack one of the most overlooked topics in the Christian faith: your spiritual authority and how to walk in it every day.Donna shares what prompted her to write this eye-opening book and why so many believers are unknowingly opening doors to the enemy's influence without realizing it.In This Episode:• Why every believer needs to understand spiritual warfare• How the enemy gains a foothold and how to close those doors• The armor of God (Ephesians 6) and what it means for your daily life• The power of intercession and prayer as your spiritual weapon• Why knowing the Word of God is essential for spiritual victory• How to recognize the enemy's tactics and stand firm in your authority in ChristKey Takeaway:"If you don't know the promises, if you don't know who you are, then you will lay down and be run over." - Rev. Donna ShambachAbout Our Guest:Reverend Donna Shambach is the author of Confronting the Unseen Realm, a practical, Scripture-based guide for believers ready to step into their God-given authority and fight back against spiritual darkness.Connect with Reverend Donna Shambach at https://www.schambachfoundation.org/Get Donna's Book: Confronting the Unseen Realm https://www.amazon.com/dp/1667513591?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Chandra Chivukula, Vice President of Engineering at Microsoft Teams, discusses the evolution of Microsoft Teams into a platform for human and agentic interaction.• Microsoft Teams is being positioned as a secure, compliant enterprise surface for AI agents, bringing agentic infrastructure within the Microsoft 365 compliance boundary• Microsoft Scout demonstrates the power of enterprise-safe AI, running within the corporate boundary with full access to organisational data for real productive workflows• Facilitator, the meetings agent, is already delivering real value by automating meeting follow-ups and enabling voice-driven task creation in real time• Channel agent brings durable, searchable AI-ready knowledge to Microsoft Teams channels, offering better discoverability and long-term institutional memory than group chats• Copilot in chat enables multiplayer AI collaboration, acting as a virtual coworker within existing group conversations• Engineering teams at Microsoft are seeing significant productivity gains through coding harnesses built on Copilot CLI, with access to multiple AI models for cross-verification• Catch Up on mobile provides a card-based, one-handed way to triage important messages, pulling users back into channels with AI-curated relevance• Structuring work in channels rather than group chats builds an accruing knowledge base that AI agents can reason over, benefiting the entire organisationThanks to AVI-SPL, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support of Empowering.Cloud

THIS WEEK IN MTG Welcome Magic Folk, to This Week in MTG. Your aggregate news podcast for all things Magic: The Gathering. Whether you are a new listener or a returning one, we are glad that you are here! Below we have all the important links that you will need. This is where you can find us online linktr.ee/ThisWeekinMTG Intro and outro Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. NEWS: [Beginner Box Canceled](https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/statement-on-the-cancellation-of-the-star-trek-beginner-box) [Star Trek Dice](https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/magic-teams-up-with-sirius-for-line-of-premium-star-trek-dice/) [Odds and Ends Deck](https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-commander-deck-odds-and-ends-decklist?_gl=1%2a7ur2dy%2a_up%2aMQ..%2a_ga%2aNTAxMjY1NDYxLjE3OTA1MDYyODY.%2a_ga_X145Z177LS%2aczE3OTA1MDYyODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTA1MDYyOTIkajU0JGwwJGgyODMyODc3ODQ.) [Card Kingdom Buyout](https://eldwyn.app/blog/card-kingdom-acquisition-buylist-2026/) [MagiCon Atlanta](https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us.html) [Matt's Ninja Deck](https://moxfield.com/decks/xb-6hWWumUWYHKdhuwK9-w) FINANCE: [Weekly Winners](https://www.mtgstocks.com/news/25184-weekly-winners-2026---39) tcgSniper.com Find out more at http://thisweekinmtg.news This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

An expanded September parable, woven with the original Divine Oars teaching.You built this boat with love. You did not fashion outer oars — because the true oars live within you. They are your inner compass, your beingness, your knowingness.When East and West winds push and pull, all that is required is to breathe. Ruach returns you to the still point at the heart of the boat. You witness the storm without becoming it. You glide Due North to Highest Good.The true oars were never missing. They were simply waiting for you to remember them.

Jesus Sends the Spirit: Empowering for the New World Acts 2 : 1-21 Rev. Craig Luekensvisit cpcnewhaven.org

"Oh, but we buy Australian-made. Exploitation is something that happens elsewhere!" Time to bust that myth, says this week's guest, Australian union organiser - and former garment worker - Beth Macpherson. In this warm and enlightening conversation we discuss: the evolution and changing shape of Australia's domestic manufacturing in the textiles, clothing and footwear sector; what's gone and what's left; Beth's own experience working in factories during boom time in the 1970s and '80s, before production moved off shore; the current state of textiles and sewing skills, and how and why our governments should take them seriously into the future; the increasing use of outworkers today, and how they can be invisible. Many outworkers here are migrant women who come from non-English speaking backgrounds and often do not understand their rights as Australian workers.We hope you enjoy the latest from our series on workers' rights, produced with Clean Clothes Campaign. Don't forget to listen to the previous episodes you may have missed.Find links and further reading at thewardrobecrisis.comSupport the show on Substack - wardrobecrisis.substack.comTell us what you think. Find Clare on Instagram @mrspress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of the Empowering Plans podcast, Brian O'Hara and Alex Houle of The Phia Group's Provider Relations department discuss advancements in Artificial Intelligence, how it is being utilized in healthcare, and the ways providers and health plans are using AI to manage NSA dispute resolution. 

Apryl is a 68-year-old grandmother of 9 who had issues with weight most of her life, which turned into Type 2 diabetes in the decades after her children were born. After being hospitalized with AFIB four years ago, she started doing research and came across the Dr. Ken Berry community and the Proper Human Diet. After adopting a PHD carnivore lifestyle in 2023, Apryl changed her relationship with food and totally reversed her Type 2 Diabetes, dropped over 40 lbs. and reversed heart disease as well as arthritis pain without medication. This inspired her to want to help other people do the same. Apryl studied with Primal Health Coach Institute and became a certified health coach at the end of 2024 and has supported several other people in navigating nutrition and lifestyle changes since then. Apryl's goal is to keep honing her skills as a Health Coach to help as many people as possible regain good metabolic health and continue to delve into the "real" science that supports that goal. Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AprylParcher Website: https://yourhealthcoachforlife.com Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:35 Introduction 04:11 Dealing with health issues 07:16 Carnivore diet and intermittent fasting results 12:33 Experiencing food noise reduction 13:23 Struggling with food addiction 19:04 Living a healthy lifestyle 22:13 Challenges of switching to a new diet 26:38 Family's different diet choices 27:28 Explaining the ketogenic diet 32:19 Empowering people through interviews 34:13 Future interview predictions Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs ‪#Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker  #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Meghan Waldron, professional writer, university advisor, founder of Smart Solutions Tutoring, and co-host of the Women in Change USA podcast.With nearly two decades of experience in K-12 education and higher ed, Meg breaks down how personal writing and reflection help students and leaders uncover their true purpose while building resilience through life's biggest transitions. In this episode, we discuss:Turning early vocational sparks into a lifelong career in teachingOvercoming early career challenges through strong support systemsGuiding pre-med students to discover their "why" through personal essaysNavigating career pivots while staying true to your core missionBalancing entrepreneurial projects with full-time professional stabilityBuilding empathy and grit through single motherhood and health challengesUsing writing and storytelling as anchors for personal healingChampioning female leadership and mentorship through Women in Change USAPushing past personal and physical limits through experiential travel About Dr. Meghan:Lifelong Dreamer Dr. Meghan Waldron inspires students to share their stories, building confidence through hands-on writing, reflection, and honest feedback. More recently, she is encouraging female leaders to do the same through her work with Women in Change U.S.A. Dr. Waldron is a professional writer, and after nearly two decades in K12 education, she now advises and adjuncts at a Virginia University. When not working, Meghan is often found camping or climbing mountains (literally and figuratively) with her sons.www.smartsolutionsva.comwww.womeninchangeusa.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-waldron-ed-d-11b213255/https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-change-usa/posts/?feedView=allhttps://www.facebook.com/rvawriteshttps://www.facebook.com/womeninchangeusahttps://www.instagram.com/women_in_change_usa/ ----- Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order. Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, MBN was on the road in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The presentation focuses on helping businesses use AI practically while maintaining the human element of their work and protecting their core mission and values. Speakers emphasize creating a consistent infrastructure around AI that addresses issues such as human resources, contracts, cybersecurity, and the reliability of AI-generated information, noting that employees may already be using AI even when their organizations are not. The Better Business Bureau of Michigan demonstrates its AI assistant, Ava, which can make outbound calls and provide information about BBB services and events. The goal of the summit is to give businesses practical tools and a plan for using AI to reduce routine work, empower employees, and improve areas such as decision-making, marketing, operations, and customer service. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: X.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

The original Divine Oars message — a living teaching for September's Power of Within-Ness.See yourself in a beautiful boat, handmade with love. You and the Center are One. When East and West winds rock the vessel, the storm will try to send you looking for more oars.The True Oars lie within. They are the magnetics of Source Energy — your compass, your beingness, and your knowingness. Orient Due North to Highest Good. Let the South Winds of Mother Earth carry you. Witness the storm, but do not be of it.These times invite our Remembrance. We are Remembering that our Oars have always lived within.If this message resonates, please like, subscribe, comment, and share.Support this work:https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEEExplore more:https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/Connect:X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frequencywriterTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterDisclaimer: These videos are for educational and inspirational purposes only.Support the show

The AMAZING Luna Matatas is back for another episode ALL ABOUT THE BOOTY! She brought us a 101 back in Season 13 (see below for a link to that episode), and now she's back to talk about the next steps. Anal fisting! Eating ass! And -- a trendy tattoo a bunch of cishet men are maybe now regretting, if internet lore is ever to be trusted? IN THIS EPISODE: Season 13's "Seducing the Booty: Tips for Pleasurable Anal Play with Luna Matatas"  ; Luna's workshops and classes; WE LOVE UBERLUBE! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Luna Matatas is a Sex and Pleasure Educator with over 20 years of experience teaching sex and body liberation workshops. Luna has taught sexual wellness workshops internationally and locally with diverse communities. She celebrates body confidence, sexual self-esteem and building shame-free pleasure in and out of the bedroom. Luna teaches 30+ sexy skills topics; including threesomes, BDSM, and dirty talk. She created Peg the Patriarchy® and Meditate Medicate Masturbate® brands as part of her sex-positive and feminist merchandise. You can find 30+ sexy skills classes on her website www.lunamatatas.com and connect with her on IG and TikTok @lunamatatas TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just pleasure.; Take the quiz here: https://sexedwithdb.fillout.com/smutquiz  ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. Season 14 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex. GET IN TOUCH: Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.com CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast; TikTok: @sexedwithdb; Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast; YouTube: Sex Ed with DB; X: @sexedwithdb SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 14 SPONSORS: Uberlube, Magic Wand, Nancy, and Happy V. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! DISCOVER SEX POSITIVE EVENTS IN YOUR CITY: Subscribe to our newsletter for S.E.X I.R.L: your curated monthly list of sex-positive events, spaces, and experiences happening in person across major cities. FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" SEASON 14 TEAM: Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her); Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them); Social Media & Communications Manager: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her) MUSIC: Intro theme music: Hook Sounds; Background music: Bright State by Ketsa; Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa.; Thank you Ketsa!

Menopause Mastery | Why Stress Makes Menopause Symptoms Worse (and What to Do About It) | Episode 297

-Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/WHATMYSISSAID  Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount What's up Kavari Krew!! Welcome to What My Sis Said Podcast hosted by sister's Nazanin and Yasmin Kavari ♡ Is nudity empowering or have we taken it too far? We're stripping down the conversation from controversial ad campaigns to growing up in naked families and where we personally draw the line. “What My Sis Said” is a podcast where sisters- Nazanin and Yasmin Kavari, dive deep into the many aspects of womanhood. We share personal stories, discuss relatable topics, and create a sense of sisterhood for the listeners. From navigating career aspirations in social media to embracing self-care rituals, they explore it all! Tune in every Tuesday for laughs, insights, and the comforting feeling of knowing you're never alone on this journey called life. You'll always have your good sis!

Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports. Joel spent 8 years as a strength coach at the University of California – Berkeley, working across swimming, tennis, water polo, and track and field, and has 17 years of experience coaching track and field at the NCAA, club, and private level. He earned his BA in Exercise Science from Cedarville University and his MS from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, and was himself a NAIA All-American track and field athlete. A s a track coach, Joel has guided athletes to NCAA All-American honors and multiple national championships, including a national champion in the women’s 55m dash. As a strength coach, his programs have helped 5 athletes reach Olympic berths, resulting in 9 medals and a world record performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In 2011, Joel started Just Fly Sports with Jake Clark to bring relevant, research-informed training information to everyday coaches and athletes, and in 2016 he launched the Just Fly Performance Podcast, now one of the leading shows in the sports performance field with over 500 episodes featuring experts across strength and conditioning, track and field, biomechanics, and sport psychology. Joel is also the author of Speed Strength: A Comprehensive Guide to the Biomechanics and Training Methodology of Linear Speed, and creator of the Elastic Essentials training course. Links: https://www.just-fly-sports.com Instagram: @justflysports — Get your FREE eBook and Webinar at www.foreverclientformula.com The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, internationally renowned glass artist Mark Eliott joins Anna Featherstone to show how a published book doesn't need to stay in a fixed format over the years. Mark's Essence of Cloud project began as improvised glass cloud sculptures, grew into a novel and an art exhibition, and now, years later, has taken on a new form as a special-edition e-book with new nonfiction and visual elements. You'll hear about working with artistic collaborators and about flexibility and fluidity in production and distribution decisions. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Gatekeeper Press — your partner in premium independent publishing. Empowering authors with expert guidance, 100% rights, 100% royalties, and global distribution. From editing to marketing, their all-inclusive services help you publish professionally and confidently. Gatekeeper Press — Where Authors Are Family. About the Host Anna Featherstone is ALLi's nonfiction adviser and an author advocate and mentor. A judge of The Australian Business Book Awards and Australian Society of Travel Writers awards, she's also the founder of Bold Authors and presents author marketing and self-publishing workshops for organizations, including Byron Writers Festival. Anna has authored books including how-to books and memoirs, and her book Look-It's Your Book! about writing, publishing, marketing, and leveraging nonfiction is on the Australian Society of Authors recommended reading list. When she's not being bookish, Anna's into bees, beings, and the big issues of our time. About the Guest Mark Eliott, author of Essence of Cloud, is an Australian artist whose glass work is held in private and public collections including the Corning Museum of Glass, the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft in Denmark, the Sculptureum in New Zealand, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Art Gallery of Western Australia, where he won the 2019 Tom Malone Prize. His work ranges from sculptural abstraction and biological representation to mythology and storytelling, often incorporating text, sound, wood, graphics, performance, and scent. Trained first as a jazz saxophonist at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, he went on to earn a Master of Studio Arts and a Master of Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts. He teaches glass flame-work in his studio at Among the Trees, Marrickville, and lives with his partner Manjit in Sydney. You can find Mark on his website and Instagram.

Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Medical Officer at WHOOP and inaugural chair of the U.S. FDA's Digital Health Advisory Committee, joins the show for the 50th anniversary episode to explore how AI, wearable technology, and equity-first design are transforming healthcare. From the "AI-enabled clinician" to closing gender gaps in heart health and rethinking regulation as scaffolding for innovation rather than a barrier, this episode offers a compelling vision for a smarter, more human healthcare system. Discover why cardiac health is the ultimate longevity hack and how earlier detection is revolutionizing patient outcomes. Learn more about the Strategy& Insider Podcast: https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/de/en/insider-podcast.html Explore our latest healthcare and digital transformation insights: https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/de/en/industries/pharma-life-sciences.html

Venerable Fulton Sheen wasn't just a famous television and radio personality—he was a passionate advocate for the laity's role in the Church's global mission. Father Frank Donio from the Catholic Apostolate Center joins Matt Swain on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack Sheen's profound influence on Vatican II's decree on missionary activity (Ad Gentes). Fr. Donio explains Sheen’s belief that the renewal of the Church relies on laypeople carrying the light of Christ into their workplaces, families, and everyday lives. Discover how true lay empowerment goes beyond parish involvement to active, real-world witness. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're bringing back one of our favorite conversations from the Leap Academy podcast with digital marketing expert and entrepreneur Neil Patel. Neil's story shows how hard work, persistence, and learning from failure lead to success. As a teenager, he started businesses, including building websites, but struggled with ineffective marketing agencies. This pushed him to learn digital marketing, and by 16, he helped a client make $20M, marking the start of his career. After facing challenges with his earlier ventures, he shifted from starting businesses to acquiring and turning underperforming ones into successes. Now, as the founder of NP Digital, he runs a global marketing company that helps businesses grow. In this episode, Neil talks with Ilana about his journey, the strategies behind his success, and how businesses can overcome challenges and scale in today's competitive market. Neil Patel is a New York Times bestselling author, digital marketing expert, and the founder of one of the top 100 most brilliant companies, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. With over 15 years of experience, Neil has been instrumental in helping businesses grow their online presence and revenue. In this episode, Ilana and Neil will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) The Power of Hard Work Over Privilege (01:39) From Teenage Hustle to Launching His First Website (08:01) Learning Digital Marketing After Agency Failures (08:55) Helping a Client Reach $20M in Revenue at Age 16 (10:17) Attending College Due to Family Expectations (11:55) How Experimentation Reveals Your True Strengths (14:26) Lessons from Surviving Legal Battles at Kissmetrics (19:53) Businesses That Found Success Despite Their Flaws (22:35) Balancing Personal and Corporate Branding for Success (25:24) Shifting from Building to Acquiring Businesses (27:10) Neil's Strategy for Improving Acquired Businesses (31:15) Why “Renting Your Dreams” Can Lead to Future Success (33:29) How Consistency and Networking Create Opportunities (35:48) Empowering and Trusting Your Team for Results (37:44) Hiring Experts to Reduce Risk and Drive Growth (40:57) Neil Patel's Digital Marketing Services Neil Patel is a New York Times bestselling author, digital marketing expert, and the founder of one of the top 100 most brilliant companies, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Recognized as a top influencer by The Wall Street Journal and one of Forbes' top marketers, Neil has helped companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google grow through marketing. He is also the co-founder of NP Digital, a leading marketing agency. With over 15 years of experience, Neil has been instrumental in helping businesses grow their online presence and revenue. Connect with Neil: Neil's Website: https://neilpatel.com/ Neil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkpatel/ Neil's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/neilpatel Resources Mentioned: NP Digital: https://npdigital.com/ Neil's Book, Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum: https://www.amazon.com/Hustle-Power-Charge-Meaning-Momentum/dp/1623367166 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

What does more than 50 years in business teach you about knowing when to grow, when to pivot and when to walk away?In this episode of Screw It Just DO It, I sit down with Brad Aspess MBE, founder of Rarewaves, whose career has taken him from the music industry to high-street retail and ultimately global e-commerce.Brad started at Decca Records in 1973, just after they'd lost the Rolling Stones, and went on to build and scale retail businesses generating more than £60 million annually, before ultimately building Rarewaves into a global e-commerce business selling millions of products around the world.We talk about what five decades in business have taught him about spotting opportunities, following the cash flow, scaling without relying heavily on debt, empowering people rather than micromanaging them, and adapting before the market forces you to.One of Brad's central philosophies is simple:Play to win. Don't play not to lose.In this episode:• 50+ years of lessons from music, retail and e-commerce• Starting at Decca Records in 1973• Building and scaling major retail businesses• Why an opportunity only matters if you can expand and grow it• Why Brad believes you don't need heavy debt to build a business• Following the cash flow• Knowing when to shut something down and move on• Empowering people rather than micromanaging them• Sticking to what you're great at and outsourcing the rest• Adapting and pivoting before disruption catches you• Building Rarewaves into a global e-commerce business

his episode explores how adults can empower youth to become leaders, emphasizing the importance of modeling, listening, and intentional influence. Chad Mitchell shares insights from his 30+ years working with young people, highlighting practical ways parents and mentors can make a lasting impact. key topicsThe importance of empowering kids over criticizing themHow adult influence shapes youth leadershipPractical ways to teach leadership through everyday actionsChapters00:00 Empowering the Next Generation01:49 Understanding Youth Challenges04:39 The Role of Parents in Leadership07:21 Building Trust Through Listening09:49 Influence and Leadership in Conversations12:50 The Importance of Early Conversations15:21 Navigating Influence and Information18:13 The Power of Listening in Leadership25:52 The Power of Listening27:25 Cultivating Leadership in Youth30:45 The Role of Great Leaders34:25 Raising Good People38:12 Small Acts, Big Impact40:05 Fun in the Dad Zone resourcesChange Your Game by Chad Mitchell - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7F4X9X2J Chad Mitchell on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jchadmichael/Jchadmichael.com - https://jchadmichael.com guest linksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jchadmichael/

What if the biggest limit on your business is how you see yourself?David Meltzer is the chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute, an entrepreneur, author, and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. He built 33 properties, a golf course, and a ski mountain, then lost more than $100 million and rebuilt his life around a very different definition of success.In this episode, David joins John St.Pierre and Rich Hoffmann to talk about the lesson that cost him a fortune, why he believes you will never overachieve your own self-image, and his mission to empower over a billion people to be happy. Then John and Rich unpack what it means for the founders and leaders listening.What you'll walk away with:Why your self-image sets the ceiling on what you can build, what the ego demands when things get uncertain and the question that helps you catch it, why receiving help is equal to giving, why repetition and honesty separate the consistent from the busy, and how to protect your energy by staying upset for minutes and moments, not hours.Get a free signed copy of David's book. Email david@dmeltzer.com and he pays for the book and the shipping.Connect with David Meltzer on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/davidmeltzer/ or email david@dmeltzer.comHosted by John St.Pierre & Rich Hoffmann, Entrepreneurs United is built for founders and leaders who want straight talk on building businesses that actually work. New episodes every week.https://entrepreneursunited.us/links/

In this episode, host D. J. Thatcher chats with Lizette Danner (President & CEO) and Glenda Mensah (Director of Business Development & Recruitment) at Assisting Hands Home Care.

Elizabeth Lapira is part of AISC's Architecture Center, where she contributes to the development of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing value, fostering positive engagement, and advancing the professional reach of AISC Building Initiatives through active collaboration with the architectural community. With 12 years of experience as a licensed architect, she develops strategies to demonstrate how structural steel can enrich design and meet the challenges of today's built environment.>>>Connect with Elizabeth:www.aisc.org/architecture>>>Thank you to our sponsor:The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is a not-for-profit technical institute for structural steel. The Architecture Center is an initiative of AISC, and was created for architects by architects. It provides resources to help architects save time and money, reduce risk, and achieve their project goals.Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.aisc.org/architecture-center⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/company/american-institute-of-steel-construction⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/aisc⁠⁠⁠>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

After a devastating health diagnosis, and being told she'd never work again, Sarah Jakle, MSW, MPP picked herself up and changed her life, turning her focus to helping others. She uses her skills and experience to empower young women.Sarah founded DemocraShe to equip high school girls from historically underserved communities with not only civic skills, but also brain-based techniques for overcoming self-doubt and leading boldly. When she shows these young women how to take practical, science-backed steps like befriending their inner critical voice, she sees them begin to see their birthright as leaders. I am proud to say that I became a DemocraShe mentor this year and it is a rewarding way of giving back!Sarah believes in the transformative impact of sharing real stories and building spaces where women feel seen and empowered to choose themselves. Her trainings blend inclusion, neuroscience and social justice. She also guides adults seeking resilience and hope in uncertain times.DemocraShe "offers free online trainings, including a Flagship Program with 10-week cohorts designed to build self-confidence and self-advocacy, cultivate collaboration, nurture ambition and make leadership concrete and accessible. Critically, we arm teen girls with resiliency skills to become transformational leaders, as well as the strategies needed to counter the external barriers and internal negative narratives that so often prevent women from fulfilling their potential."DemocraShe is shaping a new generation of confident, resilient leaders. Her work has connected her with more than 6,000 women activists and leaders who are eager for inspiration and growth. You can apply to serve as a mentor to a young woman via the DemocraShe website.Sarah previously served as the Get Out The Vote Director for the California National Association for Women. Empowering women to hold political office has been a focus of Sarah since she first interned at the Women's Council of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Sarah earned her bachelor's degree from Yale, her master's degree in social work from USC and her master's degree in public policy from UCLA.Sarah has dedicated her life's work to lifting up communities -- spending the first decade of her career working on behalf of people coping with mental illness and homelessness and bringing compassion-based resiliency skills into her current work with women. She was a 2017 fellow with Organizing for Action, a 2025 How Women Lead Movement Builders fellow, served on the Board of Directors for Urban Partners Los Angeles, and serves on the Advisory Council of the Santa Monica YMCA.In this episode, we talk about using one's inner best friend, inflection points in our lives, societal influences, the importance of grounding, and more. Sarah also shares DemocraShe's remarkable success stories. The young women who apply to participate in DemocraShe are utterly impressive. Sarah is making a difference in the world, one young woman at a time.Learn more and follow: democrashe.orghttps://www.facebook.com/democrasheorg#https://www.instagram.com/democrasheorg/https://www.linkedin.com/company/democrashe/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jakle-535617240/https://www.tiktok.com/@democrasheorg

Introducing the refreshed READ Podcast and Fall Offerings from The Windward Institute.  Hosts Dr. Alison Leveque and Marcus Soutra introduce the refreshed READ podcast from The Windward Institute, now continuing as a bi-monthly series connecting listeners with researchers, educators, and thought leaders in education and child development. Marcus shares his background as a dyslexic educator and former leader of Eye to Eye (now the Neurodiversity Alliance), while Alison describes her path from classroom teaching to reading specialist and literacy researcher focused on dyslexia support. They highlight the need for evidence-based literacy practices and practical professional development, preview upcoming episodes, and discuss Institute courses on literacy, expository writing, multisensory reading instruction, morphology, progress monitoring, and instructional games. They also describe customized school partnerships, share literacy gains tied to writing work, and promote October's free reading screening and the November 18 Fall Community lecture with Dave Anderson on ADHD.  00:00 Welcome to READ00:24 Meet Marcus Soutra01:35 Allison's Literacy Journey03:53 Why Dyslexia Matters06:10 Teachers Need Tools08:10 What's Next on READ10:14 Fall Courses Overview12:03 Partnering With Schools13:35 Bronx Success Story17:14 Teacher Intentions20:34 Community Events and WrapProduced by The Windward Institute, a division of The Windward School (NY).www.thewindwardinstitute.org

In this episode, derivatives trader and first-time author Jeff Everson discusses his debut novel, The Glue Guy, and how his experience as a Division III backup offensive lineman at Middlebury shaped the book's themes of unseen contributions, team roles, and pure love of competition. He explains why he wrote a hockey-centered story despite not playing hockey, how concepts like the secondary assist and locker-room “unofficial hierarchies” reveal invisible value, and why bus rides and locker-room time build culture more than the spotlight moments. Everson connects trading-desk dynamics to athletics—competition, preparation, analytics, and teammate support—while stressing that analytics provide a map but humans still drive outcomes. He also shares a mindset shift: being indispensable isn't the highest virtue; building systems that work without you is.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:31 Sports to Trading Journey03:14 Middlebury and Team Roles07:11 Why Write Hockey09:08 Secondary Assist Metaphor12:54 Bus Rides Build Culture16:39 Locker Room Hierarchy20:13 Trading Desk Locker Room22:36 Analytics for Coaches28:26 Measuring Intangibles31:50 Empowering the Glue Guy34:27 Making the Book Accessible37:11 Changed Mind on Indispensable39:30 Wrap Up and Where to Buy

We're back with another Between Us episode -- and this time, we're talking play parties! What is a play party? What are the expectations for going to one? Do you have to dive headfirst into an orgy? Do you have to show up in lingerie or nothing at all? And how do you get invited to one, anyway? This week, Cady S. Moore talks all about her experiences with play parties to help unravel the mystery for you! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Cady S. Moore, MPH is a queer, kinky, polyamorous, disabled, and neurodivergent sex educator and the foundress and CEO of Age of Sexploration, a sex education and coaching platform. She recently founded MOTHERLODE, its body-safe pleasure product retail arm. She holds an MPH in Maternal and Child Health from the University of Minnesota and brings over a decade of experience in sex education across all ages. @ageofsexploration on everything (except X because fuck Elon) website: motherlode-market.com and ageofsexploration.org TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just pleasure.; Take the quiz here: https://sexedwithdb.fillout.com/smutquiz  ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION: Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. Season 14 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex. GET IN TOUCH: Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.com CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast; TikTok: @sexedwithdb; Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast; YouTube: Sex Ed with DB; X: @sexedwithdb SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 14 SPONSORS: Uberlube, Magic Wand, Nancy, and Happy V. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! DISCOVER SEX POSITIVE EVENTS IN YOUR CITY: Subscribe to our newsletter for S.E.X I.R.L: your curated monthly list of sex-positive events, spaces, and experiences happening in person across major cities. FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" SEASON 14 TEAM: Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her); Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them); Social Media & Communications Manager: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her) MUSIC: Intro theme music: Hook Sounds; Background music: Bright State by Ketsa; Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa.; Thank you Ketsa!

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THE HOMEOPATHY HEALTH SHOW Breathing Beyond Disease: Homeopathy, Healing & the Future of Respiratory Care Featuring Shona Shires Episode Summary What happens when over four decades of NHS clinical experience meet the holistic philosophy of homeopathy? In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Homeopathy Health Show, Atiq & Naila welcome Shona Shires, former Respiratory Specialist Nurse, homeopath, educator and mentor. Shona shares her remarkable journey from conventional nursing into full-time homeopathic practice, describing how the successful treatment of her son's asthma completely transformed her understanding of health and healing. Drawing on more than 40 years working within respiratory medicine, Shona offers a unique perspective on the growing burden of chronic disease, the emotional roots of illness, and why true healing requires treating the whole person rather than simply managing symptoms. Together, the discussion explores childhood respiratory conditions, eczema, emotional trauma, suppression, German New Medicine, patient empowerment and the future role of homeopathy within modern healthcare. In This Episode We Explore A Life-Changing Journey into Homeopathy How Shona's son's asthma became the catalyst for her homeopathic career. The remarkable clinical response that changed her professional direction forever. Why personal experience often becomes the strongest teacher. Forty Years Inside the NHS Lessons learned as a Respiratory Specialist Nurse. The evolution of chronic respiratory disease over four decades. Why modern healthcare increasingly manages disease rather than restoring health. The Emotional Origins of Respiratory Disease Exploring the connection between grief, loss and lung pathology. Why patients with similar diagnoses often experience vastly different outcomes. Understanding the emotional story behind physical symptoms. Childhood Asthma, Eczema & Suppression The relationship between eczema, asthma and immune health. Steroids, inhalers and the challenges of long-term management. Why early homeopathic intervention may offer children the greatest opportunity for lasting improvement. Homeopathy and Conventional Medicine Can homeopathy work alongside conventional treatment? Helping patients gradually improve while remaining safely supported. Understanding palliation versus genuine healing. German New Medicine & Emotional Triggers The relationship between emotional conflict and physical illness. Never Been Well Since (NBWS), befallments and disease evolution. Why understanding the patient's life story is central to successful prescribing. Empowering the Next Generation Teaching future homeopaths to think beyond pathology. Encouraging practitioners to trust observation, curiosity and compassion. Inspiring confidence in the future of homeopathy. Healthcare in the Hands of the Patient Moving from symptom suppression towards long-term wellbeing. Why patients must become active participants in their own healing journey. The importance of hope, education and personal responsibility. About Our Guest Shona Shires Shona Shires is a registered homeopath, educator and former Respiratory Specialist Nurse with more than 40 years of experience working within the NHS. After witnessing the transformative effects of homeopathy within her own family, she retrained as a professional homeopath and now runs a thriving practice, helping patients with both acute and chronic conditions. Passionate about education, Shona teaches and mentors future practitioners while promoting greater awareness of homeopathy through public education, first aid training and professional development. Her unique blend of conventional medical experience and holistic understanding offers an invaluable perspective on the future of integrative healthcare.

In this episode, George is joined by JP Nerbun, author of The Culture Captain, to discuss how coaches and athletes can develop stronger leadership through self-awareness, reflection, and practical application. JP breaks down his four-level leadership framework—know yourself, lead yourself, lead others, and lead the team and explains why leadership development is less about knowledge and more about doing the work. Chapters: 00:00 – Introducing JP Nerbun and The Culture Captain, a four-level framework for developing athletes into leaders 02:00 – Learning through curiosity and turning leadership concepts into practical application 04:00 – Coaching athletes through hard conversations, accountability, and limiting beliefs 06:00 – Using self-reflection and awareness to identify where athletes are and where they want to grow 08:00 – Why leadership isn't about the athlete's level, but their willingness to be vulnerable and do the work 10:00 – Helping athletes move beyond surface-level goals and discover their deeper purpose 12:00 – Asking "what" instead of "why" to reduce defensiveness and encourage more critical thinking 14:00 – The four levels of leadership: Know Yourself, Lead Yourself, Lead Others, and Lead the Team 18:00 – Understanding how elite athletes discover their identity, values, passion, and purpose 20:00 – Discovering personal and coaching values through experience, reflection, and self-awareness 22:00 – Knowing when to challenge, hold players accountable, and have difficult conversations 23:00 – Using curious challenges and direct challenges to address behavior and reinforce team standards 26:00 – Helping new coaches navigate player communication and know when to step in 28:00 – Empowering influential players to step up, intervene, and help maintain team standards 29:00 – Transformative Tip   Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/    Links: Website: http://transformingbball.app/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball

From a personal "second chapter" career pivot to a thriving community that lifts up 30 local female entrepreneurs, Karen Massarotti's story is the definition of savvy leadership. Host Kim Russo sits down with the visionary founder behind Modern Manor. Karen shares her inspiring transition from custom home design to transforming the historic former Boone Hall Market into a 10,000-square-foot retail collective in North Mount Pleasant. Tune in as Karen discusses how she leveraged her design background to build a platform that empowers other women in business, the creative ways fashion trends directly influence interior decor, and what it takes to curate a true lifestyle destination. Whether you're looking to support local female founders, grab a coffee and a fresh pastry, or discover your next styled outfit, this episode offers a compelling look at passion, growth, and community collaboration. Visit Modern-Manor.shop to learn more!

Dr. Kim Burrow is a licensed therapist, clinical psychologist, and coach. And she's seen the same pattern over and over: successful women quietly convinced they don't deserve their seat at the table.Impostor syndrome leads to perfectionism. Perfectionism leads to overachievement. Overachievement leads to burnout. And the cycle repeats.On this episode we get into the emotional patterns underneath self-doubt, how fear and self-criticism sabotage leadership, and practical ways to build real confidence and set healthier expectations for yourself.Dr. Kim also shares insights from her Empowering the Personal Power program for women who want to move past burnout with clarity and purpose.If "not enough" is a voice you know well, listen to this one.

You don't have to have Parkinson's disease (PD), or even know someone who does, to help make a difference. Although you may not personally know someone living with Parkinson's, nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed each year. Having a basic understanding of the disease and how it can present is critical to raising awareness and helping people recognize the signs of PD in themselves or someone they know. Earlier diagnosis can lead to timely treatment, better health outcomes, and an improved quality of life.   Parkinson's has long been viewed as an "old man's disease," creating the misconception that it only affects older adults. In this episode, Bryan Geenen and Prajakti Barot, Parkinson's Foundation Ambassadors in Colorado, share why they chose to become volunteers and how they're helping challenge that stereotype. They discuss why younger generations play a vital role in raising awareness, bringing fresh perspectives, and inspiring others to take action.  Key Takeaways:  As more people are diagnosed with Parkinson's each year, younger generations have an opportunity to bring fresh ideas and technology to build on past work.  Knowing the common signs of PD helps educate others about the disease.   You don't have to know someone with PD to make a positive impact on the Parkinson's community.  Follow and rate us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when there's a new episode! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover by visiting parkinson.org/feedback. 

Elisa Wood, founder and editor of the newsletter Energy Changemakers, has covered the evolution of consumer-empowering technologies such as microgrids, demand response, rooftop solar and battery storage and vehicle-to-grid for more than a dozen years. There is perhaps no one more qualified to discuss these emerging consumer-empowering electricity options and the forces working against their adoption.In a wide-ranging discussion, Wood notes the headwinds facing these technologies but is overall optimistic about the future. The traditional regulatory framework for monopoly utilities, a vestige of the 19th century, rewards utilities for building big projects that provide shareholders big returns under the rate-regulated model, leaving these corporations with little financial incentive to invest in these smaller-scale technologies. Nevertheless, while there's little near-term prospect of changing the regulatory paradigm, Wood is optimistic that technology will ultimately drive change."I think that the champion is technology," Wood says. "You have commercial/industrial customers putting in microgrids, even though it's not a real hot year for them. It's going to come back, and you've got virtual power plants, you know, coming to the fore. Community solar coming to the fore. All these things are competing with utilities. So the competition came. I think it just came through new technology, and I think that's only going to grow. Those technologies aren't going away."Another driver is rising electricity costs, which have become an election-year issue. "I think we're on the verge of something big," she says. "It's a tough time because the Trump administration, you know, has gotten rid of incentives and whatnot and kind of created a lot of tumult for the industry . . . but I feel like the consumer impetus is there and the technology is there waiting for it. So I'm actually pretty bullish right now."Wood sees all of these multiplying technologies "eating away" at the hold giant utilities have on the system, noting increasing consumer interest and municipalities investing in these technologies, which is creating a bottom-up approach to changing the utility system, more so than regulatory reforms. Regulatory reform is "really hard because (utilities) have the lobbyists," she says. "They have all the money to go in there to the regulatory agencies and influence them. And who can possibly compete with that? Who's out there that can compete with that? There's really no other entity, right? So regulation has to be changed from another direction. And I really believe it's going to be from more the consumer choosing something else and forcing the utility to change, or basically taking away their customer base, you know, so that they have to change. I think it's going to come from that direction."Support the show

In this video, Lloyd Reeb of the Halftime Institute and 100x Forum shares insights on finding your purpose in life in an interview with Eric Bryant. Lloyd discusses the importance of community and leadership within the church, emphasizing how these elements contribute to helping individuals achieve significance. Lloyd's experience with the Halftime Institute provides a unique perspective on the second half of life, where many seek deeper meaning and fulfillment.Lloyd explains that finding your purpose in life often involves understanding one's spiritual gifts and strengths. He highlights why a mission statement is important, as it serves as a guiding tool for making impactful decisions. By focusing on personal strengths, individuals can transition from success to significance, a key theme in helping individuals achieve significance.The second half of life can be a time of great productivity and purpose. Lloyd emphasizes that finding your purpose in life requires introspection and a willingness to explore new opportunities. He shares how the Halftime Institute and 100x Forum aid in this journey by helping individuals achieve significance through structured programs and support.Practical steps include crafting a mission statement, which is crucial in finding your purpose in life. This process helps in making informed choices that align with one's values and goals.Get clear on your strengths and spiritual gifts.Understand why mission statement is important for direction.Embrace the second half as a time for new beginnings.✳️ Resources mentioned:

Don’t get left behind in the AI revolution. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ Check Out UPX: https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/ In this powerful episode, Vince Menzione sits down with Rebecca Jones of Bridge Partners and Mark Yaphe, Head of Consulting Partners for AWS, to uncover how AI is fundamentally rewiring the partner ecosystem. They explore the urgent shift from 90% stalled AI pilots to a new era of rapid execution, warning against the trap of “shiny object” syndrome. By unpacking the necessity of a “builder mindset” and a product-focused approach, this discussion reveals exactly what top-performing companies are doing to collapse six-month development cycles into four weeks and secure their place in the 2026 market landscape. Key Takeaways The transition from on-prem to cloud and marketplace is now entirely focused on AI transformation. Top companies approach AI with a product mindset rather than running scattershot pilots. Empowering frontline teams with a “builder mindset” can collapse solution cycles from six months to four weeks. Partners must avoid the $260 billion AI “FOMO” trap by specializing in specific industries and workflows rather than trying to do everything. Evaluating the “highest and best use” of AI models like Claude is essential for managing token economics and ROI. Thriving through AI disruption requires cultivating a strong growth mindset and prioritizing human connection and critical thinking. If you're ready to lead through change, elevate your business, and achieve extraordinary outcomes through the power of partnership—this is your community. At Ultimate Partner® we want leaders like you to join us in the Ultimate Partner Experience – where transformation begins. Key Tags AI transformation, AWS partner ecosystem, hyperscaler alignment, builder mindset, product mindset implementation, Bridge Partners insights, GenAI solution cycles, AI token economics, Claude model utilization, GSI strategy, 2026 ecosystem shift, AI ROI measurement, agentic tools, workflow specialization. Transcript Rebecca Jones and Mark Yaphe AUDIO EPISODE [00:00:00] Rebecca Jones: You can either, um, think about being disrupted or being a disruptor. [00:00:07] Vince Menzione: You can feel it happening. The ecosystem is shifting beneath us the way hyperscalers are partnering, how AI is remaking the channel. And what it means to win in 2026. [00:00:18] Vince Menzione: Welcome to the Ultimate Partner Podcast. I’m Vince Menzi, own your host. [00:00:23] Vince Menzione: And each week I sit down with leaders at the intersection of [00:00:26] Vince Menzione: technology, partnerships and outcomes, the voices shaping how ecosystems actually work. We talk about what’s real, what’s changing, and what it takes to lead in this era where the partner channel isn’t just part of the strategy. It is the strategy because being in the room changes everything. [00:00:45] Vince Menzione: Let’s start. We have another incredible session today, right? So I get to invite another friend of, of ultimate partner who’s been around for a while and, uh, it’s just absolutely amazing. Rebecca has been in the studio, she’s been at, how many of events have you been with? Fourth, fourth one, and I’m gonna have you introduce Mark as well. [00:01:10] Vince Menzione: So come on, on stage. Rebecca. Rebecca Jones to many of you know. [00:01:14] Rebecca Jones: Thank you, sir. [00:01:15] Vince Menzione: Good to see you. Good to see you. And Mark, great, great to have you. I want to have you, Richard, we’ll have you, Rebecca’s gonna introduce you and then we want you to introduce yourself as well, sir. [00:01:23] Rebecca Jones: Wonderful. Well, [00:01:24] Vince Menzione: and another AWS exec. [00:01:26] Vince Menzione: I love this. Like, I know. Yeah, we’re finishing out the day Strong. [00:01:28] Rebecca Jones: Well, Vince, I have to say, you’ve got me, um, the last time we got together, it was the last session before happy hour. So I guess we’re closing. [00:01:36] Vince Menzione: Well, you know, we’re gonna close us [00:01:38] Rebecca Jones: out [00:01:38] Vince Menzione: really nicely. Know we, yeah. We’re serving Bloody Mary’s, by the way, while you’re guys are up here. [00:01:42] Vince Menzione: No. Good. [00:01:42] Rebecca Jones: So, um, we’re so excited to have Mark. Thank you, mark, for joining us here. Um, head of consulting partners for AWS and, uh. We’re gonna close this down, aren’t we? I love [00:01:54] Vince Menzione: it. I love it. Yes. I’m looking forward to it. [00:01:56] Rebecca Jones: Okay. [00:01:56] Vince Menzione: So Mark’s well, welcome. Good to have you. [00:01:58] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Do you wanna take a seat? [00:02:00] Vince Menzione: Uh, yeah, [00:02:00] Rebecca Jones: please do. [00:02:01] Rebecca Jones: All right. [00:02:01] Vince Menzione: Please do. I’m morphing the pillows up, by the way. [00:02:05] Rebecca Jones: Oh, are you [00:02:05] Vince Menzione: by the way, for those of who don’t know, these got shipped from my house because we got Oh, I was wondering. It’s hard to find, but yeah. Yeah, they’re, we take them from event to event. It’s so funny to have them. But I wanna, well, thank you for both being here. [00:02:17] Rebecca Jones: Yes. [00:02:18] Vince Menzione: I think it’d probably be helpful for those who don’t know, bridge Of course. Maybe just spend a moment because I know you well. [00:02:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:02:23] Vince Menzione: And we know the organization well, those of us. Those of us. [00:02:26] Rebecca Jones: But for me, uh, so let me talk to you a little bit about Bridge Partners and my role, um, the company has been around for almost two decades. [00:02:34] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. And so when you think about the transformation that’s happened within the tech industry. And our primary focus is the tech industry. Uh, and within that we focus on enterprise companies and we help them with product go to market and how they scale that through partners. Yeah. Uh, so that’s given us a really interesting and, uh, vantage point around the transformations from on-prem to cloud, cloud to marketplace and now marketplace and the transformation with ai. [00:03:04] Vince Menzione: I feel like you’re the McKenzie of the, of the partner business. Like I, [00:03:07] Rebecca Jones: I like that. [00:03:08] Vince Menzione: Can we get that? [00:03:09] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:03:10] Vince Menzione: I’ll, I’ll, I’ll sign an agreement with you, but I really do, I feel like as we work together, bridge was always like the organization we bring in to help us. Solve the big issues. Yeah. Like that I think about your organization. [00:03:20] Vince Menzione: Yeah. And Mark, talk to me about Global Consulting services. Sure. So is it all GSIs? Is it, [00:03:24] Mark Yaphe: uh, so I head up, uh, global Consulting Partner Marketing. Okay. So I focus really on, on two key categories for the, the more sig larger, uh, GSIs. Uh, I’ve got a team that actually partners very closely with them. Nice. [00:03:36] Mark Yaphe: That helps them develop the right strategies, go to market approaches, nice to unlock the opportunity. And then for the full consulting community, I look at those mechanisms. Go to market approach is leveraging marketplace to help our whole consulting community become successful with AWS. [00:03:51] Vince Menzione: And we’ve got GSIs in the room here, which is kind of cool actually. [00:03:53] Vince Menzione: Yeah. Um, where do we wanna start? Let’s, let’s, [00:03:57] Rebecca Jones: well, yeah, we’ve got a good list of questions to go through. How’s everybody feeling? We’re we’re good? We’re awake. One more session, everyone. Alright. Okay. [00:04:09] Vince Menzione: So Rebecca, uh, across the organizations you work with. What are you seeing from the highest ’cause? I, I say you’re like the McKinsey. [00:04:16] Vince Menzione: What are you seeing from the highest performing companies? Yeah, that they do differently. When it comes to turning your go-to market strategy into outcomes? [00:04:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Um, I will say the most important thing that we’re seeing from companies is they’re asking different questions, fundamentally different questions when it comes to ai. [00:04:34] Rebecca Jones: Interesting. [00:04:34] Vince Menzione: What do you mean by that? [00:04:35] Rebecca Jones: Well, we, we talked a lot this morning about there’s never been higher access, and I’ll say general adoption for tools and technology. There was a great stat this morning. Uh, I think Jay shared that, uh, from MIT. [00:04:50] Vince Menzione: We keep looking there as if he’s still [00:04:51] Rebecca Jones: sitting there. [00:04:51] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, I’m looking. Where was Jay? He, he was all over the place. Um, there was a great stat from MIT that there was, you know, if you looked at last year, 90% of pilots. Were stuck and they weren’t going anywhere. And now that’s dropped down to 70%. So there’s movement and transformation. And so when I think about that, and when I go back to the types of questions leaders are asking, um, that are really moving ahead, they’re looking at operating systems differently and they’re looking at, um. [00:05:25] Rebecca Jones: They’re asking the questions on where should I apply AI within those work streams, um, and within those operating systems, and the way in which they’re approaching that is with a product mindset. So that is fundamentally different than just the scattershot of let’s just do pilots everywhere. [00:05:44] Vince Menzione: Yeah. You’ve talked about product, uh, mindset with me as well. [00:05:48] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:05:48] Vince Menzione: And I think we were gonna talk about builder mindset as well, mark, that that is a kind of a different point of view. When you think about moving from strategy to execution, how does that mindset show up inside teams and organizations? [00:06:00] Mark Yaphe: No, absolutely. Yeah. You know, the notion of the builder mindset is about, uh, taking the notion of innovation and pushing it out to the edge. [00:06:07] Mark Yaphe: Of the organization, um, the greatest ideas for innovation, the greatest things that will help you scale. They’re in the minds of your customers and the people that can best understand them and best address ’em. They’re your teams. Yeah. Your, your customer teams or your technical teams, but unlocking it. You, you want these teams to do more than just have the conversations and understand needs. [00:06:28] Mark Yaphe: You want them to be tooled and equipped to build. Yeah. So the ones that are right in front of the customers. In that moment of need where they say, I’ve got these offerings and these motions, and it gets me this far, but if I could only do a little bit more, I could delight them. I could really power this up. [00:06:45] Mark Yaphe: And so you wanna unlock that. You want to give them the tools to build, to build the POC to address specific, uh, options in the meeting. And then when they’re showing some success, show the rest of the organization how they can scale that. [00:06:58] Vince Menzione: How do you think about, because I think about big GSIs. Having huge organizations like Accenture has half a million people, and then you have customer teams that may not, are, may not be as fluent in the technology side of things. [00:07:13] Vince Menzione: Like how do you make sure that’s getting from the customer all the way to the right people in the organization and driving that loaded question. I know. [00:07:20] Mark Yaphe: No, I, I, um, you, you, you want to think about how that process works. Yeah. And there are parts of the organization. That define how do we get go to market offers in motions out to the field. [00:07:34] Mark Yaphe: Um, and they look at the whole thing and they say, well, how effective are we and how quickly can we cycle through? Yes. These activities. There’s one partner I worked with, um, they looked at this and they measure the cycle time. How long does it take me to get from pushing on an offer? Working with customers, getting feedback, and then creating new updates. [00:07:53] Mark Yaphe: A long, long time ago, like two years ago, this would take, it was a hundred [00:07:57] Vince Menzione: years ago in AI terms. [00:07:59] Mark Yaphe: Well, that’s basically it. This took about five to six months. They get about two revs a year. Now. They literally implemented a geni solution that number one uses geni to push it out to the teams, makes it bespoke on an engagement by engagement basis. [00:08:14] Mark Yaphe: It makes it relevant for their industries and their use cases. And that same tool is the feedback mechanism. So in real time it’s providing feedback. So they’ve collapsed six month cycle times to four weeks. And the punchline here is we talked about builder teams. The people that figured out they needed the solution, built the solution, and piloted the solutions were the builder teams. [00:08:36] Mark Yaphe: They were the people working with the customers. [00:08:38] Vince Menzione: I love it. Yeah, I love it. Anything to add to that? Rebecca, I know you work again, being the McKinsey of the, of the partner world. [00:08:46] Rebecca Jones: Well, I’ll, I [00:08:47] Mark Yaphe: It’s gonna stick, [00:08:47] Rebecca Jones: stick. It’s [00:08:48] Vince Menzione: gonna [00:08:49] Rebecca Jones: stick. You say it three times, that’s stick. No, I, you know, mark just hit on some really important things with the customer mind. [00:08:57] Rebecca Jones: You’re really looking at what outcomes are you trying to drive for those customers and that builder mindset, you, you’re going to hear a lot about that because companies need, as you transform, you really need to be thinking differently. And transformation takes quite a while. And while there is massive opportunity and you see the, the quickness you have to have that long-term vision and then be able to work backwards from that. [00:09:21] Rebecca Jones: And so I couldn’t agree more with the, the focus on customer outcomes. [00:09:26] Vince Menzione: So we’re in a very interesting, I’ll call it, almost a seminal point, although that’s overused in terms of where we are with AI today, right? I you mentioned like two years, feels like 10 years. Yeah. Ago, right? I mean, we’ve seen such transformation happening, but it also doesn’t feel like organizations are keeping, like, I, I feel like small SMBs actually are further ahead because they, they have to be agile, but the bigger organizations are still trying to figure some things out, right? [00:09:53] Vince Menzione: So. What needs to change around organizations, culture management processes? Like how do we bring, how do we bring everyone along on this journey? [00:10:04] Mark Yaphe: There’s a lot that needs to happen. Um, [00:10:07] Vince Menzione: yeah. [00:10:08] Mark Yaphe: One thing that struck, there’s a lot of things I, I wanted to anchor on. One that Yeah, please. It could be a relevant conversation. [00:10:13] Mark Yaphe: Both, um, as part of your, uh, partner organizations delivering outcomes to customers. And, um, it’s about focusing on the business outcomes. It can be very easy, uh, to talk about the technology and the services, but day to day, the sales organization is going into solve customer problems. They’re meeting line of business leaders in specific industries who have very specific business problems to tackle. [00:10:42] Mark Yaphe: And I think one thing that organizations can do is impress upon them that it’s critical to understand. What are the business problems that we solve for our customers that we’re serving? What are those use cases? What are the drivers for it? In the role that I’m doing in an organization, how does that move the needle? [00:10:58] Guest: Yeah. [00:10:58] Mark Yaphe: For the business outcomes, it’s, it’s not dissimilar to other things, and perhaps it’s a little bit of a pivot, but always thinking about business outcomes, I think is, um, a little bit of a change that needs to be instilled within [00:11:10] Vince Menzione: what, what are the best doing better, and where are you seeing the gaps? [00:11:16] Mark Yaphe: Couple of areas, uh, one area, um, nobody knows everything. Yeah. Nobody’s got all the knowledge. [00:11:23] Vince Menzione: Right. [00:11:23] Mark Yaphe: And so rely on your ecosystem of partners and stakeholders. Yeah. Recognize you’ll only have so much information, um, and reach out, whether it’s to your technology partners, your business partners, your hyperscalers AWS to find out what am I missing. [00:11:38] Guest: Yeah. [00:11:38] Mark Yaphe: Um, again, many years, you know, a hundred years ago, two years, two years ago, um. We’d have these conversations about, well, what use cases are you seeing and what business problems are you solving? But, but those would be in scheduled meetings quarterly. Now there are agenda items on weekly standards. [00:11:55] Mark Yaphe: They’re happening every single week. What are you seeing? What are you seeing? And further, I’ve seen some gen AI and agent solutions that actually automate how that information flows to, to make it, to accelerate. [00:12:06] Vince Menzione: Yeah, it’s, it’s absolutely amazing. Yeah. Anything on, I mean, certainly you’ve got a perspective ’cause you’re working with these organizations. [00:12:13] Rebecca Jones: I have a couple thoughts on this specifically for the partner organizations and the partner companies here. I can understand there’s a lot of, you know, we looked at a stat earlier about the AI partner opportunity and it was. $260 billion somewhere in that bracket. And that can create maybe some fomo, you know, maybe, uh, let’s go after everything in this area. [00:12:37] Rebecca Jones: Yes. And not pick and choose [00:12:39] Mark Yaphe: a [00:12:39] Rebecca Jones: shiny object. Shiny object and not prioritize. And it’s actually the opposite. It’s really understanding where your strengths are in the market. Um, who’s in your partner ecosystem? What are you bringing to market? Are you, uh, a tech company that are looking to break? Bridge and bring out services or your services company, and now that can build product. [00:13:01] Rebecca Jones: But really understanding your opportunity. What industry do you play, what specialization do you have? And go really deep and then know how to augment your partners and the ecosystem around you to make you stronger and better for the customer. So with that market opportunity, which is. Tremendous, how do you focus and prioritize? [00:13:21] Rebecca Jones: And that’s where I have observed partners. Oh, I’m a little bit here, a little bit there, a little bit here. And, and, uh, I would be curious, I mean, that’s probably pretty hard for you if a partner shows up and they’re a little bit of everything. [00:13:34] Mark Yaphe: Well, I, I resonated with a point that you made before. Yeah. I, I’ve spent, um, half my time at AWS on the consulting side working with enterprise customers, the us half the partners. [00:13:43] Mark Yaphe: It’s critical that partners understand what’s unique about them. [00:13:45] Exactly. [00:13:46] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:13:47] Mark Yaphe: You it. I mean, everybody here, they’re looking at cloud migrations and modernizations and agentic, but that’s kind of part of the noise. You’ve gotta know what uniquely you do in an organization to deliver value. Are you developing supply chain for transportation companies or drug acceleration pipelines for. [00:14:06] Mark Yaphe: Pharmaceuticals. Yeah. Starting with that anchoring on your differences, I think is, is really important. [00:14:11] Vince Menzione: When I first started in the partner world, that was one of the biggest challenges and dilemmas, and I’m sure you still see it today, where I do all things. You know the partner that does the big SI that does everything, they have all the certifications. [00:14:24] Vince Menzione: I have 10,000 people trained on every technology certification, right. And then like, well what do you do? Like, and they can’t clarify. Right. Have that conversation. [00:14:33] Mark Yaphe: And then how do people, customers, [00:14:35] Vince Menzione: yeah. [00:14:35] Mark Yaphe: Or sales organizations choose you and why. [00:14:38] Vince Menzione: Yes, exactly. Exactly. So how do you get them to show up in that way? [00:14:43] Vince Menzione: Like especially if they’re like, how do you coach them through that? ’cause it feels like it’s still exists, right? This like mentality or this mindset. I can do all things, especially with the shiny objects that we’re facing today. [00:14:55] Rebecca Jones: Mm-hmm. [00:14:55] Vince Menzione: And I feel like we’re almost, I, I almost feel like we’re at a point right now where we were getting clearer and we’ve had so many shiny objects, even just in the last few months. [00:15:03] Vince Menzione: Like you were talking about how like months feels like ears, uh, you know, I’ll, I’ll use the Claude example here. Yeah. ’cause we, a lot of us pivoted and shifted and like, what do I do now as a partner in the room? Again, I think you, you mentioned the solving for business outcomes for client outcomes as opposed to chasing the next shiny object. [00:15:24] Vince Menzione: Like how do you get, how do you coach them on that? [00:15:27] Mark Yaphe: It’s always on the agenda. It’s, it’s day one conversations. Yeah. Who are you? What’s unique about you? How do you deliver value? Which customers do you focus on and with? Which use cases, and if it is a jack of all trades. Then my team, my and my team will help ’em. [00:15:42] Mark Yaphe: We know that down to specific areas of focus. [00:15:44] Vince Menzione: Yeah. So how do partners need to evolve their capabilities? Like how do they, I mean, how do they actually hone in on this? Like, you know, okay, I can state one thing, but how do I hone in on my capabilities, offerings and teams to stay relevant during this time? [00:15:59] Mark Yaphe: Um, what I’m coaching them on right now? Yeah. That’s what I is, uh, use the technology internally. The agentic tools and the gen AI tools are. I’ve been at this for a while, and the tools that exist right now dramatically expand your capability and capacity. So the thing I coach ’em is embed them in your organization. [00:16:18] Mark Yaphe: Yeah. Mm-hmm. Tackle those key things organizationally. You need to change and leverage these tools to help you accelerate. [00:16:23] Vince Menzione: And they’ll help you solve, they’ll help you solve for absolutely any of them. Right. It’s like, it’s like hiring a consulting organization to come in and solve for that. [00:16:29] Mark Yaphe: Yeah. [00:16:29] Vince Menzione: Yeah. How are you thinking through this? [00:16:31] Rebecca Jones: Well, uh, there’s a couple things I’m thinking about. Um, if you start to. I’ll stay with the customer for just a minute because you’re talking about Claude and just the dramatic improvement. [00:16:45] Guest: Yeah, [00:16:46] Rebecca Jones: that’s there. Just with Claude, uh, we start to think about highest and best use of the model because, uh, we had another talk earlier about the economic conditions and the. [00:16:58] Rebecca Jones: And so now we’re asking partners like, right, [00:17:01] Vince Menzione: the tokens. [00:17:01] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Yep. How do you specialize and be focused by industry, by workflow, by use cases, you’re gonna start to look at what is the ROI of that investment? Is this a good enough? Look at the models, look at how you’re using that, and you’re having a token conversation because the economics might not be there. [00:17:21] Rebecca Jones: And so as you’re a business and a customer looking to transform their organization. They’re going to look across the business and figure out what are the highest and best use cases that should get that focus. And as a partner, if you wanna be in that conversation and really helping that company or that. [00:17:40] Rebecca Jones: Customer transform from where they are. It’s not only industry specialization, but it’s functional and workflow and really helping them understand what they should be using in that particular use case. So specialization is king or queen and that, um, scenario, and that’s where, you know, you ask partners today to specialize because there’s a whole economic conversation coming behind that, around how do you think about the models as that new one shows up? [00:18:09] Vince Menzione: Let’s shift from the technical side to the human side. [00:18:12] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:18:13] Vince Menzione: Super important, right? I mean, we were having this conversation internally, like everybody’s saying, you know, jobs are going away, jobs are going away. I think I, I believe more jobs are gonna happen, but we’ve gotta get humans aligned properly to what their new roles will be. [00:18:29] Vince Menzione: Comments on this one? [00:18:31] Mark Yaphe: I think this is like a classic organizational transformation Yeah. Question. Mm-hmm. Where the 70, 80% of the problems are people process change. Um, I, I think there are these three areas that organizations need to focus on, and I’m gonna sound a little bit repetitive, but one, it’s okay. [00:18:46] Mark Yaphe: It’s, uh, the role of the team members have gotta be focused on outcomes, especially when things are moving quickly and there’s ambiguity. The one way that you can anchor on moving in the right direction is how do I let my customer, so one is outcomes. The second one is the builder mindset. Move from, I’m presenting, I’m hearing, but I’m gonna build things. [00:19:05] Vince Menzione: Yeah. [00:19:05] Mark Yaphe: And the last one is, uh, inspiring your team, making them competent and confident to navigate ambiguity because that is the premise upon which everybody’s operating. So those three, [00:19:17] Vince Menzione: Rebecca, what capabilities. Would be embodied in, in that organization that Mark describes. [00:19:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, I think that the growth mindset, you know, if you can package that around, you can either, um, think about being disrupted or being a disruptor. [00:19:34] Rebecca Jones: And if you have a growth mindset around the opportunity that’s ahead, it’s a whole different perspective of the challenges before you. I love that. And so when I think about what. Capabilities. You know, it’s the critical thinking and the judgment, human connection. We’re all here for a reason. Yes. Right? [00:19:50] Rebecca Jones: Yes, yes. And so as a leader, um, really helping set that tone and letting them see the art of the possible, um, around that vision. But it’s really, if I boiled it down to one thing, it’s having a growth mindset to the opportunity ahead. [00:20:05] Vince Menzione: Well, I wanna open it up. We have about five minutes left. Yeah. And this has been so insightful, but I. [00:20:11] Vince Menzione: I mean, I feel the energy. There’s gotta be some questions out here too. ’cause this, we have two incredible experts up here talking. I mean, and this is such an impactful conversation today. So John’s got a mic and uh, I think we’ve got some questions coming. [00:20:32] Vince Menzione: Yeah, [00:20:33] Rebecca Jones: this’s [00:20:33] Vince Menzione: a long way [00:20:33] Rebecca Jones: around. [00:20:34] Vince Menzione: Took a [00:20:34] Guest: thanks, long David Younger with. Thank you. That was great, great discussion. So, uh, you, you brought up a key statistic, uh, which is the MIT data and around the, the 90, I think it was 95%. Of, uh, businesses, uh, are not in production. And, and actually they, they went further to say that 95% of businesses. [00:20:56] Guest: Uh, we’re achieving zero ROI. And, and that was about a year ago, right? And now, and now you said the number, I think the number was quoted earlier today too, is, is shifting to about 70% of those, uh, projects in production. I’m curious to, to know as you, and I think you nailed it too, when you talk about product, right, have a product mindset or business mindset, right? [00:21:16] Guest: Not just how can I save money, but how can I actually generate revenue, whether it’s saving money or generating revenue. Where would you say. Uh, what, what percentage of companies you talk to are actually achieving real ROI would you say? [00:21:31] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, that’s a, that’s a great question. Really. Great. So I’ll go back and explain a little bit more about what I mean by product mindset. [00:21:39] Rebecca Jones: So a lot of companies did get stuck or there were just, uh, a. Large amount of pilots happening in the organization. And that’s not a bad thing. ’cause you think about, that’s a builder mindset, go and test and trial. But when you’re starting to look at true business transformation, you really need to think about where that, um, high value use case is. [00:22:00] Rebecca Jones: So a. The product mindset I’m talking about is taking a long-term view of the outcomes you’re trying to achieve and how are you going to measure those? And then look at that workflow, that function, and if you’re an expert in that function, whether that be a sales process or a marketing process, you know what KPIs your business is trying to drive today, and you start to unpack that. [00:22:24] Rebecca Jones: And so we’ve seen and what. Um, the most, uh, accelerated motion is knowing the KPIs and the measures you’re trying to achieve and then working towards that. And from there you can build, right? And you start to think and you have an ecosystem approach to that workflow or work stream. So we have seen, um, everybody wants cost on the system. [00:22:46] Rebecca Jones: Um, we have seen dramatic cost reduction in areas we’ve seen, you know. Two to three times, um, faster time to market. Um, there’s multiple things that we’ve seen as, uh, leaders really start to unpack that, understand what they’re trying to accomplish in the business, and I’m happy to go into greater detail. [00:23:06] Rebecca Jones: I know we have just a couple minutes left, but that’s just the product mindset up. How do you get started and how do you look at that long-term opportunity? [00:23:15] Vince Menzione: Really great answer. Mark, do you wanna add that? [00:23:17] Mark Yaphe: I think if you look at all use cases. Maybe 30% perform. But if you look at this across enterprise, I think each enterprise is finding very specific use cases where they’re driving ROI and and um, and so I think it’s about picking your spots, knowing who you are, identifying the top priority ones, not worrying about the broad enterprise transformation. [00:23:38] Mark Yaphe: Find those areas where you can drive value a little bit. Yeah, [00:23:41] Vince Menzione: that’s great that that’s almost a mic drop moment in my opinion. Yeah. That’s really great. Any other questions? I we’re holding every, oh, we got one in the back. I was gonna say I’m holding people up from happy hour. Yeah, [00:23:53] Rebecca Jones: just, we’ll just bring the cocktails in here [00:23:56] Vince Menzione: pretty soon. [00:23:57] Guest: Uh, Jeremy with Integral, um, um, a money question, something comparable. Uh, activator portfolio, the programs for founder firms that are trying to really get off the ground with new ideas. And there’s some comparable programs, I think with different providers. How much of that is a strategy, and I don’t wanna put you on the spot if activating portfolio aren’t the things you’re covering, but, but that money investment for startups that are trying to grow and really focus on AWS uh, the thousand dollars is the founder version that gets us in and then a hundred thousand dollars. [00:24:26] Guest: It’s a bit difficult to get into. And then there’s bigger ones after that if we attend the schools and all these things. But I’m thinking about as we all are trying to grow and really focus in AWS, which a lot of folks really wanna do with Bedrock and all the things that are kind of cool going on, it’s just. [00:24:40] Guest: Great AI focused conversation, but how is that playing into attracting more of the MSPs that are, that are trying to grow and more of the startups to really funding this idea of, of startup mentality. Hopefully that’s not too off topic, but your, your fair game [00:24:57] Mark Yaphe: was, was the question, how does funding. [00:25:01] Mark Yaphe: Attract startups in specific categories, process. [00:25:04] Guest: I think it’s, it’s about if there’s, uh, the other hyperscalers also have programs comparable. So Microsoft’s program is, uh, 150 grand to to, to build out the founder kind of, and it’s fairly easy to get into. Aw. WS is a bit harder to get into, but is that going to change as far as using that as a, as a key strategy for incubating more and more ideas to accelerate the velocity of everything you guys were talking about? [00:25:25] Mark Yaphe: I’m really not the right person. Definitely outta my wheelhouse on that. No problem. [00:25:31] Guest: Yeah. [00:25:37] Vince Menzione: And we’re about seven seconds away from uh, happy hour. [00:25:41] Rebecca Jones: I know, [00:25:41] Vince Menzione: I know. This was fantastic. I know. It was so great. [00:25:44] Rebecca Jones: Yes. [00:25:45] Vince Menzione: And I think the McKenzie thing is gonna stick. I think it is, it is. [00:25:48] Rebecca Jones: Now, mark, I’m gonna make [00:25:49] Vince Menzione: sure it does. And Mark, it was great to have you up on stage with us today. So, so great to have AWS supporting us and sponsoring the event with us and, uh, and having just this broad audience of people just so interested in. [00:26:02] Vince Menzione: Being in the room and and learning from each of you. So thank you so much today. Thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. [00:26:09] Mark Yaphe: Thanks for listening to The Ultimate Partner [00:26:11] Vince Menzione: Podcast. If today’s conversation resonated, share it with a partner leader in your network. Subscribe where you listen, and head over to the ultimate partner.com. [00:26:22] Vince Menzione: For show notes related content and the resources for this episode. And if you haven’t already, now’s the time to register for the Ultimate Partner Live Event in Reston, Virginia, October 26th through October 28th. Until next time, keep showing up in the rooms that matter because being in the room changes everything.

Today's episode is a heartfelt conversation about the importance of helping neurodivergent children understand themselves and their brain profile, and how this understanding can foster confidence and self-advocacy. Emily talks with Dr. Liz Angoff about the need for transparent communication with children about their diagnoses, and the use of relatable metaphors to explain complex concepts. They discuss collaborative approaches in assessments, the challenges of co-occurring diagnoses, and the role of parents in supporting their children. How can families find practitioners who align with neurodiversity-affirming practices, and how can that lead to understanding and acceptance for both children and their families? Get comfortable, we're revisiting a conversation that covers a lot of ground. TAKEAWAYS Helping kids understand their brain profiles is crucial. Self-understanding fosters confidence and self-advocacy. Using relatable metaphors can aid in explaining neurodiversity. Labels can serve as anchors for understanding experiences. Children often internalize negative labels if not addressed. Collaborative assessments enhance understanding for both kids and parents. Empowering parents shifts the narrative from deficits to differences. Finding the right practitioner is essential for supportive assessments. Normalizing neurodiversity can change family dynamics for life. Mental health clinicians: Telling a child about a new diagnosis can feel like navigating a minefield, but it doesn't have to. We're hosting a training with Dr. Liz Angoff, called Explaining a Diagnosis to Kids in a Neurodiversity-Affirming Way, on Friday, September 11th from 2:00 to 3:30 Eastern. The course is worth 1.5 continuing education hours, and is approved through both the APA and NBCC. You'll learn how to replace pathologizing jargon with empowering, neurodiversity-affirming language that builds self-advocacy and resilience. Register for this course today. We're getting closer to our annual, free Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools Crash Course. Our panel of experts will talk all about how to approach the new school year and set our neurodivergent students up for success. The event is Tuesday, September 22 at 7:30 PM Eastern, and again, it is free to register and attend. Here's a link to register and join us! Dr. Liz Angoff is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, specializing in assessment and consultation for children and their families in the Bay Area, California. Her work centers on helping neurodivergent children better understand and embrace how their brains work, fostering confidence, self-advocacy, and empowerment. She is the author of the Brain Building Books and Our Brains, a series designed to support children in navigating their learning and identity through affirming, accessible language. Through her practice and writing, Dr. Liz is committed to demystifying the evaluation process and creating tools that help families and educators work together to support thriving learners. BACKGROUND READING Liz Angoff's website, Explaining Brains, Liz's newest book - Our Brains, tools for parents, Instagram The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com If you'd like members of your organization, school district, or company to know more about the subjects discussed on our podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris provides keynote addresses, workshops, and training sessions worldwide, in-person or virtually. You can choose from a list of established presentations, or work with Emily to develop a custom talk to fit your unique situation. To learn more, visit our website.