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Andrew covers a fast-moving smart home news roundup before diving into the latest Apple smart home rumors, including signs of a new Smart Home Hub, a possible Home OS, and related accessories.Key topicsHomey adds solar forecasting and export pricingComcast's Wi-Fi Motion featureEufy's new NVR security camera systemShelly's battery-powered flood sensorTCL's Matter-enabled smart lockMalware found in cheap Android TV boxesSonos hardware leaks and Live Activities supportApple's rumored Smart Home Hub and Home OSPossible pricing, sensors, and wall-mounted/tabletop versionsHighlightsApple's smart home roadmap is starting to look more realWidgets and live activities may be central to the user experienceThe episode also covers the smartest new devices and biggest risks in the broader smart home marketSend me your smart home questions and recommendations with the hashtag #SmartHomeInsider. Tweet and follow your host at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/HOMEKIT!Hims: Visit https://hims.com/homeinsider to get a personalized plan that gets you!Smart Home Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the Smart Home Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showHomey solar energy updatesSonos soundbar leaksSonos Live ActivitiesAndroid streaming box botnet Reddit postFBI streaming box PSAComcast motion trackingTCL D2 Pro smart lockShelly Flood Gen 4macOS Tahoe leakThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

What happens when a bridal seamstress makes a mistake two days before a wedding?I am letting you behind the scenes of my own bridal seamstress business and sharing a VERY embarrassing story from this bridal season: a bride's small dress accessory went missing during her fittings, and how staying too casual about it almost turned into a disaster right before her wedding day.I walk through exactly what went wrong, the hard conversation that followed when the bride and her mom picked up the dress, and, most importantly, the five real changes we made in our bridal alterations business because of it. If you've ever worried that a client mistake means you're not cut out for this business, this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll learn:Why familiarity with a client can quietly lower your professional guardThe real cost of staying quiet too long about a problem instead of communicating it earlyWhy "the dress is done" should actually mean done — no last-minute changes before pickupHow to take full ownership with a bride without excuses or defensivenessWhy sending final invoices weeks (not days) before the wedding protects the client experienceThe 5 specific changes we made in the shop after this experienceWhy one hard client moment doesn't mean you're a bad seamstressSecrets of a Bridal Seamstress membership opens the second week of September — join the email list to get first access + info on our free webinar. Join the newsletter: https://secretsofabridalseamstress.myflodesk.com/jvjdc7sd05Learn more about the membership: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/If this episode resonated, subscribe for more real talk on running a bridal alterations business.

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley, an ecommerce entrepreneur with over $20 million in annual revenue, delivers a comprehensive guide to building a true brand. He argues that most ecommerce sellers operate transactional "product acquisition machines" rather than genuine brands. Josh presents a 16-step framework across three phases: defining your brand identity, expressing it consistently, and compounding trust over time. He emphasizes that real brands drive customer loyalty, premium pricing, and long-term competitive advantage—ultimately shifting entrepreneurs from chasing short-term sales metrics toward building sustainable, generational business value.Bullet Points:Importance of branding for ecommerce businessesDifferences between building a brand and running a product acquisition or arbitrage businessChallenges faced by ecommerce sellers, such as increasing conversion rates and reducing customer acquisition costsThe misconception that having a trademark or storefront equates to having a brandCharacteristics of a true brand versus a product acquisition machineA comprehensive 16-step framework for building a brandPhases of brand development: defining, expressing, and compounding the brandStrategies for creating a recognizable brand identity and customer experienceThe significance of customer journey mapping and brand loyaltyMetrics and practices for sustaining brand equity and protecting brand integrityTimestamps:00:00:00 The Power of BrandingThe host lists eight benefits of strong branding, such as higher conversion rates, repeat purchases, and lower acquisition costs.00:01:01 What is Branding?The host introduces the topic of branding and a 16-step framework for building a brand for your e-commerce business.00:02:11 Custom GPT and ResourcesThe host mentions a custom GPT and slides available to help listeners implement the 16-step framework discussed in the episode.00:03:11 Host IntroductionJosh Hadley introduces himself, his e-commerce experience, and his podcast, E-com Breakthrough, for e-commerce entrepreneurs.00:04:12 Brand vs. Product Acquisition MachineThe host differentiates between building a true brand and simply operating a product acquisition or arbitrage business, common on Amazon.00:07:06 What a Brand IsA brand builds trust, optimizes for customer retention, focuses on long-term growth, and is difficult for competitors to copy.00:10:53 How Brands CompoundThe host explains how brands create a compounding effect through customer trust, repeat purchases, word-of-mouth, and easier product launches.00:12:43 The 16-Step Brand Framework IntroductionAn overview of the three phases of the branding framework: defining the brand, expressing it, and compounding its value.00:13:43 Step 1: Choose Your Primary CustomerA strong brand serves a niche customer. Defining this avatar makes all other branding decisions much easier.00:17:40 Step 2: Choose the Outcome You OwnCustomers buy products to achieve an aspirational identity. Brands must own the outcome their product provides, not just the product.00:23:48 Step 3: Choose Your AssociationsA brand is built by repeatedly connecting your company to a small number of desirable ideas, words, or phrases.00:26:54 Step 4: Write the Brand PromiseCombine your customer, outcome, and approach into a clear internal statement that serves as a decision-making tool for your business.00:28:02 Step 5: Define What the Brand Is NotBrands become clearer through exclusion. Deciding what your brand refuses to be is as important as defining what it is.00:30:06 Step 6: Choose Your Hero ProductYour hero product is the clear entry point that teaches customers what your company means and establishes your brand's identity.00:33:05 Step 7: Make the Product RemarkableThe product experience earns the second purchase. A remarkable product builds durable trust and generates powerful word-of-mouth marketing.00:34:25 Step 8: Create a Recognizable Brand IdentityDefine your brand's personality through one of three models: founder-led, a brand character, or a design-led identity.00:39:34 Step 9: Build a Distinctive Visual and Verbal WorldDesign makes your brand's meaning easier to recognize. Your brand should be identifiable even without its logo.00:40:26 Step 10: Audit the Current Customer ExperienceEvery customer encounter either reinforces or contradicts your brand promise. Audit all touchpoints, from packaging to social media.00:47:34 Step 11: Reinforce Through Trusted AssociationsBorrow trust by deliberately pairing your brand with people, organizations, or communities that already represent your brand's core values.01:02:29 Step 12: Repeat the Same Meaning ConsistentlyBrands are built through consistent repetition. While campaigns can change, the core meaning and message must remain recognizable over time.01:05:36 Step 13: Build the Next Purchase into the BrandMap the customer journey to create a logical product ecosystem that guides customers from one purchase to the next.01:08:23 Step 14: Align Every Customer TouchpointThe brand is the total experience. Ensure every interaction, from advertising to customer support, reinforces your brand promise without contradiction.01:13:36 Step 15: Run a Monthly Brand ReviewConduct a monthly review to prevent brand drift, track key metrics, and ensure all activities align with your brand strategy.01:21:16 Step 16: Protect and Compound the MeaningBrand building is ongoing. Use a brand extension test before launching new products to ensure they reinforce your core meaning.01:24:41 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionThe host summarizes the framework, offers a custom GPT and slides, and asks listeners to share and review the podcast.Links and Mentions:Tools and Resources  "Custom GPT for Brand Building": "00:02:11"  "Ecomm Breakthrough YouTube Channel": "00:09:58"  Notable Concepts and Frameworks  "16-Step Framework for Branding": "00:12:43"  Brands and Examples Mentioned  "Boom Beauty": "00:14:45"  "AG1": "00:15:46"  "Liquid Death": "00:16:39"  "Patagonia": "00:22:41"  "Rolex": "00:22:41"  "Apple": "00:22:41"  Videos and Content  "

On this week's episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with former NFL defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko for one of the most personal conversations yet about professional sports, COVID-era policies, medical freedom, and life after football.Breiden shares his firsthand experience entering the NFL as a young player during the height of the pandemic, describing the pressure he felt as teams, agents, and league policies increasingly centered around COVID vaccination status. He reflects on the difficult position many young athletes faced: chase the dream they'd worked their entire lives for—or risk losing it by standing on principle. As the conversation unfolds, Breiden discusses health concerns he says developed after receiving the COVID shot, why he sought independent medical opinions, and why he ultimately decided to speak publicly about his experience despite knowing the criticism it could bring.  John, Ken, and Breiden explore:What life inside NFL locker rooms was really like during COVIDThe pressure young players felt regarding vaccinationWhy some veteran players could speak freely while younger players could notMedical freedom, informed consent, and player representationLife after the NFL and discovering purpose beyond footballHelping troubled youth and creating second chances through workforce developmentWhy legacy matters more than fame or moneyWhat Breiden hopes the next generation of athletes learns from his experienceThe episode closes on a hopeful note as Breiden explains why his greatest passion today isn't football—it's helping young people realize they have choices, opportunities, and a purpose far beyond sports. His message is simple: success isn't defined by one career, but by the lives you impact along the way. Whether you're a sports fan, parent, athlete, or someone interested in leadership, resilience, and personal conviction, this episode offers an honest conversation about standing firm when the stakes couldn't be higher.

What happens when you combine hands-on hotel experience, OTA expertise, hospitality technology, and a test-and-learn mindset? In this episode of The Modern Hotelier, David Millili sits down with Nick Farrell, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales at Phunware, to explore his journey from working on-property to Expedia and into the world of hospitality technology.Nick explains why hotels should embrace a test-and-learn mentality, how AI can turn guest data into actionable insights, and why technology should ultimately give hotel employees more time to focus on what matters most: creating meaningful human connections with guests.In this episode, you'll learn:What working at Expedia taught him about distribution, digital marketing, and demandWhy a test-and-learn mindset is critical for hotelsHow AI and guest intelligence can transform the hotel experienceThe opportunities hotels are missing between check-in and check-outHow AI Concierge technology can personalize recommendations for guestsIf you're interested in hotel technology, AI in hospitality, guest experience, hotel revenue, hospitality innovation, hotel distribution, ancillary revenue, and the future of the hotel industry, this episode is a must-watch.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XXWIowhCp8Q Links:Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nfarrell1/Phunware Hospitality: https://www.phunware.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/318Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

Join us as Laura shares her journey from managing a few properties to running a thriving Airbnb business in regional Victoria. We dive into strategies for calendar management, expanding your portfolio, and building community connections—essentials for hosts looking to thrive in regional markets.The impact of calendar open periods on booking volume and revenueHow seasonal events and local attractions influence pricing and occupancy strategiesManaging growth from a family operation to a mid-sized hospitality business with 50 propertiesMethods for maintaining quality and consistency with linen, cleaning, and guest experienceThe importance of community relationships and word-of-mouth in regional settingsAdapting to technological challenges with internet connectivity and platform changesStrategies for balancing family life and business, including staffing, scheduling, and involving childrenThe significance of personal stories and sentimental branding in regional hospitalityPlanning expansion into neighboring regions and selecting properties aligned with local demandExperimenting with policies like strict cancellation to stabilize income streams

How well is your interior design inquiry form actually qualifying potential clients? In this episode, Shaun and Rebecca explore how budget dropdowns, minimum project investments, investment guides, and consultations can shape the quality of your leads. They discuss the tension between filtering out unqualified inquiries and educating promising clients who have the money to invest but do not yet understand what furnishing and renovation projects cost.They also unpack a viral designer post announcing a public “breakup” with furniture vendor Four Hands. The conversation expands into vendor relationships, furniture damage claims, buying power, client-facing marketing, rage bait, and whether interior designers should use their business accounts to educate other designers. Plus, they share a tariff-refund surprise, debate realistic measurement tolerances, and offer a quick update from Las Vegas Market.In this episode they discuss:How budget ranges on an interior design inquiry form can attract, qualify, or accidentally discourage potential clientsWhy some high-value clients need pricing education before they are ready to commit to a six-figure design investmentUsing consultations, investment guides, and automated responses to create different paths for different types of leadsWhen a high closing rate may signal that it is time to raise your design fees, expand your team, or increase your project minimumsWhy designers should regularly audit their inquiry process, website links, lead data, and client experienceThe risks of publicly criticizing a furniture vendor on a client-facing interior design accountHow designer education and coaching content can confuse potential clients when it is mixed into a residential design firm's marketingVendor buying power, damaged furniture, tariff refunds, realistic site-measurement tolerances, and the changing Las Vegas Market experienceOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca's InstagramShaun's InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on PatreonDesign Resources - Check out our shop

Episode OverviewIn this thoughtful and grounded conversation, Amy Wheeler sits down with Marlysa Sullivan, a physical therapist, yoga therapist, and educator working within the Veterans Administration and at Notre Dame of Maryland University. Together, they explore the Niyamas from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as living practices—less about rigid rules and more about ongoing self-inquiry, ethical reflection, and alignment in daily life.Rather than presenting the Niyamas as fixed ideals, this episode invites a more nuanced approach: one that considers context, relationship, and the evolving nature of what it means to act with integrity. The conversation weaves together classical yoga philosophy, modern clinical experience, and real-world application, offering a grounded pathway for both practitioners and clinicians.Key Themes ExploredEthics as a Living Inquiry Ethical practice is not static. Marlysa emphasizes that what is “right” depends on context, relationship, and discernment. This requires ongoing reflection: What is most relevant, kind, and supportive in this moment?Śauca (Clarity and Inner Cleanliness) The discussion reframes purity away from moral judgment and toward clarity. Rather than “fixing what is wrong,” the practice becomes one of noticing what clouds perception—habit patterns, past impressions, and emotional residue—and gently clearing space for more skillful action. Santoṣa (Contentment as Stability and Action) Contentment is explored as a steady inner ground, not passivity. True contentment allows for both acceptance and meaningful action. The conversation highlights the balance between deficiency (chronic dissatisfaction) and excess (avoidance or spiritual bypassing).Tapas (Right Effort and Friction for Growth) Tapas is described as the willingness to meet discomfort in service of transformation. It is the moment where inner clarity meets outward action—often requiring courage to move beyond familiar patterns.Svādhyāya (Self-Study and Honest Reflection) The practice of self-study calls for humility and relational support. Amy and Marlysa emphasize the importance of trusted relationships that can reflect blind spots and support deeper self-awareness.Īśvara Praṇidhāna (Surrender and Letting Go of Outcome) Surrender is presented as an essential counterbalance to effort. One does the work with integrity, then releases attachment to results. This is especially relevant in complex systems, where control is limited and trust becomes necessary.Integrating Kriyā YogaThe final three Niyamas—Tapas, Svādhyāya, and Īśvara Praṇidhāna—are explored as Kriya Yoga, a practical pathway for transformation.Together, they form a cycle:Act with intentionReflect with honestySurrender the outcomeThis dynamic process supports both personal growth and therapeutic presence.Clinical and Real-World ApplicationDrawing from her work in the Veterans Administration, Marlysa highlights how these teachings translate into practice:Healing is not one-size-fits-all; each individual responds differentlyCuriosity supports humility and clinical effectivenessRelationship and co-reflection are essential for growthYoga therapy must move beyond biomechanics to include meaning, perception, and lived experienceThe conversation reinforces that how we approach a simple movement—like stretching a hamstring—often reflects how we approach life itself.Practical ReflectionFor those beginning to work with the Niyamas:Start with the one that feels most relevant or meaningfulReflect on where you tend toward excess or deficiencyUse curiosity as a guide rather than judgmentEngage trusted others in your process of reflectionClosing InsightThis episode reframes ethics not as obligation, but as an enlivening and relational practice. When approached with curiosity and sincerity, the Niyamas become a guide for living with clarity, integrity, and connection—to oneself and to others.Learn MoreVisit Marlysa Sullivan: www.marlysasullivan.comExplore the foundations in The Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliContact Amy Wheeler:www.TheOptimalState.com Optimal State App for iPhone:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/optimal-state/id1604424804 The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-therapy-hour-with-amy-wheeler/id1564687158 School of Integrative Health at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health Master of Science in Yoga Therapy at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy Explore NDMU's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy/post-masters-certificate-in-therapeutic-yoga-practices Try our Post-Bac Ayurveda Certification Program at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/ayurveda/post-baccalaureate-ayurveda-certification #IntegrativeHealth #HealthcareEducation #InterprofessionalEducation #GraduateSchool #NDMUproud #SOIHproud #SOIHYoga #SOIHAyurveda #NDMUYoga #NDMUAyurveda #SOIHGraduateSchool Our new book-  https://www.amazon.com/Applying-Therapeutic-Yoga-Integrative-Health/dp/1032888628/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RFZ3L5MCCNPH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.I7harQDOLulfRbd3dx2vVa5VUZa840PHcWB7dDiT3_bB2nravzO7_9Xs9shMhcy2Iwu0wtTA1PxeUG4TTugEQJuK_OEpvzQ-OyVvtsUkXsc.ViqLrL-EQPX7s09wZF6_2eCpLCimHa7Ohfbw-F7Yuk4&dib_tag=se&keywords=applications+in+therapeutic+yoga+wheeler&qid=1775224796&sprefix=applications+in+therapeutic+yoga+wheele%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

This mini content creation episode is going to be for anybody who has really envied the person where anytime something happens in their life, they turn it into really good content.You're just like, "How is it that you had a home renovation and now you have 20 pieces of content?" Or, "How were you able to go to the grocery store and now you have a carousel that, like, 100 people are sharing?"You're someone who has a bright personality. You talk to strangers, you talk to Uber drivers, you take vacations sometimes. You know, you're doing the things. You're living in your life full send. You're cooking, you have hobbies, you have friends, you have a family.You have so much material in your life, and you know you can be creating more content. But what you're struggling with is how do you go from something that happened to a piece of content that connects to your brand and your business and gets other people to wanna interact with that content?So we have a very specific episode today where I'm gonna show you exactly how to do that. So I'm gonna be giving you, like, a little bit more of a social media marketing formula.So I know a lot of you guys are listening to me when you're in the shower or you're on carpool duty or whatever. But if you're listening to me and you're in a space where you can pull out your phone with the notes app, or you can pull out a notebook, this would definitely be the episode to do so.But if you're in the car, it's gonna be honestly such a quick episode. So listen to it, and then if you're like, "Oh my gosh, I resonate with this so much," you can go through it later again and use it as a workshop.So let's just dig right into it.In this episode, we break down" → Turn everyday moments into strategic content→ Connect what happens in your life back to your brand messaging→ Use your messaging strategy to make content creation easier→ Build content pillars from your brand POV statements→ Create content that connects back to your business instead of just posting something because it's cute→ Use content strategy to turn one story into multiple pieces of content→ Repurpose stories across social media marketing platforms→ Create content without waiting for the “perfect” idea or experienceThe biggest thing I want you to take away from this episode is that you don't need a more interesting life.You need to get better at connecting what's already happening in your life to what you believe, what you sell, and what your audience needs to hear.That's where your brand messaging comes in.When you're clear on your messaging strategy, you don't have to sit down and force yourself to come up with 30 random content ideas. You can look at what's happening around you and start seeing the connections.And suddenly, content creation gets a whole lot easier.If you're a founder scaling your business and you know you have so much material to work with but you're struggling to turn your experiences, expertise, and ideas into content that connects with your audience, this episode is for you.And if you're realizing you don't actually have clear brand POV statements yet… we should absolutely work together.Reach out to me at @mywritehandwoman on Instagram or head to mywritehandwoman.com to get a feel for where you're at with your brand messaging and figure out the best way for us to work together.And if you really enjoyed this episode — if you were like, "Wow, this was a master class in 10 minutes" — I would so appreciate it if you subscribe to the podcast or leave me a review or rating. It really, really helps the show grow and allows me to bring you more episodes like this one.Until then, guys, stay magical, and I'll see you next week.This was produced by Your Girl Media Follow us @yourgirlmedia Feeling the pull to have more of me in your world? DM me on Instagram: @mywritehandwomanWork on Your Messaging or Copy with Me: The WebsiteFind Your Brand Messaging Superpower: Take the QuizBook a Messaging Intensive: Book with Me Put Yourself in a Category of One. Join My Unicorn Messaging Membership: Join Here

A man who refuses to provide is easy to name. But what do we call a woman who refuses to want? In this episode, Jess makes the case that desire is not indulgence — it's the woman's role, her link to the divine, and the portal through which everyone around her gets to experience their own expansion.Imagine a man in the hunter-gatherer days who simply says: I'm not going out. We can starve. We'd recognise that instantly as an abdication.Jess opens this episode with the female equivalent — the woman who refuses to go into her desires. Because if the masculine's role is to provide, contain, secure and problem-solve, the feminine's role is to be the dreamer, the visionary, the lover: the one who brings through everything that's on her heart and in her imagination, so that everyone around her gets to live inside it.This is the lover archetype in full expression — I want everything, I want to experience everything — met by the masculine (inner or outer) saying let me get it for you. And its shadow is the prostitute: survival mode, where every desire arrives pre-attached to a reason it can't be had.Jess frames the whole thing through what she calls being a champagne person — the friend whose house you turn up at unannounced at 10am and the champagne and hors d'oeuvres come out anyway. Not because it's materialistic, but because the frequency of celebration is what lightness feels like from the inside, and everyone in that field can feel it.Topics covered:The two abdications — the man who won't provide, and the woman who won't desire, and why we only ever name the first oneBudget energy vs. expansion energy — the felt difference between a family, a dinner, a shopping trip run on constriction and one run on have whatever you want, and what each one does to a nervous systemThe lover and her shadow — why the prostitute archetype isn't about sex or even about women specifically, but about survival mode and the endless reasons a desire can't be metA woman as the portal — desire as the mechanism that opens the connection to divinity, the quantum, the morphic field, and keeps it open for everybody in her orbitWhat children inherit — how a mother's imagination, curiosity and openness become the ceiling or the sky of what her children ever get to experienceThe activated masculine in motherhood — wanting your children safe, protected and provided for as the intuitive, non-negotiable version of the same instinctThe hostess of life — beauty in the home, beauty in the business, beauty as something you build for other people to step intoGiving as a love language — why the face lighting up is the point, and why receiving has to go both waysPlanet Earth as a holiday you booked — and the option, available at any moment, to go back to the travel agent and upgrade from the budget packageThe Disney World problem — a week at the park and one ride (which was the monorail), versus the fast pass, the golf cart, and every experience on offerConsciousness as the gate — if a desire has never entered your mind because it feels like it's for other people, it isn't coming. Bring it into consciousness and it very likely canWhatever you're not wanting for yourself, you're restricting for everybody around you.----------------------------------------------Work with JessThe VesselThere's a version of your work where the income doesn't stop when you do — where what you build once keeps providing, for you and for everyone who relies on your vision of what's possible.The Vessel is Jess's annual container for women building exactly that: recurring revenue, premium positioning, and a business that runs on desire rather than depletion. Quarterly intakes, small by design.If you've been waiting for permission to want the expanded version — this is it.https://spiritualised-the-vessel.netlify.app/Connect with Jess

Are Apprenticeships Finally Getting The Respect They Deserve? Why Trades Could Beat DegreesIn this episode of the Off The Tools Podcast, Wayne Bettess and Andy Jones dive into a big conversation around apprenticeships, university, trade careers and the future of work.For years, young people have been pushed towards university as the “better” option, while apprenticeships and hands-on trades have often been looked down on. But is that finally changing?Wayne and Andy discuss why becoming a plumber, heating engineer, electrician, gas engineer or skilled tradesman can now offer more opportunity, flexibility and earning potential than many traditional degree-based careers.They also explore how AI is changing the job market, why hands-on trades are likely to become even more valuable, and why real-world skills, confidence, problem-solving and life experience matter just as much as academic qualifications.Inside this episode, we cover:Why apprenticeships should be valued alongside degreesThe earning potential of qualified tradesmenWhy university is no longer the obvious “safe” routeHow AI could impact office-based and degree-based careersWhy hands-on trades are harder to replaceWhy young people need more real-world experienceThe difference between classroom learning and learning on the jobWhy tradesmen build confidence, resilience and problem-solving skillsWhy the trade industry needs to be promoted properly to the next generationWhat parents should consider when advising their children on careersThis episode is perfect for UK tradesmen, parents, apprentices, young people, employers and anyone interested in the future of apprenticeships, trade careers and vocational training.If you've ever wondered whether university is still worth it, whether your child should consider a trade, or whether apprenticeships deserve more respect, this episode will challenge the old way of thinking.Find out more about Off The Tools Alliance:https://offthetools.co.ukBook a free discovery call:https://offthetools.co.uk/discovery-callListen to more Off The Tools Podcast episodes:https://offthetools.co.uk/podcastUniversity is not the only route to success.For many young people, an apprenticeship could offer better earning potential, stronger life skills, less debt, more flexibility and a safer future in a world being reshaped by AI.The trades do not need to be seen as the backup plan anymore.They could be one of the smartest paths available.SEO-Friendly Podcast Description

Everyone is chasing more skills, more certifications, and more credentials—but what if none of those are your greatest advantage?In this episode, Kellan Fluckiger challenges one of the biggest misconceptions of modern success: that expertise alone creates authority. It doesn't.As AI rapidly learns to replicate knowledge, summarize information, and imitate technical skill, one thing remains impossible to duplicate—the story of your becoming.Kellan explores why your deepest authority isn't found in what you know, but in who you've become through failure, healing, perseverance, service, and transformation. Your lived experience is what creates trust. Your becoming is what gives your work soul.If you've ever wondered how to stand out in a world where AI is making expertise more accessible than ever, this conversation will change the way you think about your work, your story, and your purpose.Key Takeaways:Why skill and authority are not the same thingThe difference between competence and transformationWhy AI can imitate skill but not lived experienceThe power of becoming through adversityWhy your story creates trustThe danger of hiding behind credentialsFrameworks versus embodied wisdomPresence over performanceWhy authenticity creates lasting influenceBecoming the person your work reflectsWhy the future belongs to deeply formed peopleTurning your life story into your greatest asset

What if the thing you're chasing isn't what you're actually looking for?In this deeply personal episode of Road to Victory, I reflect on lust, loneliness, purpose, and the search for genuine connection. I share how chasing experiences can sometimes become an attempt to fill an emptiness that only healing, purpose, and love can reach. We also explore how our wounds can turn us into distractions—not just for others, but for ourselves.I talk about working with children, not because I have kids of my own, but because I realized I needed somewhere healthy to pour my love while I continue learning how to fully love myself.We discuss:Why lust often promises what it can never deliverThe difference between being desired and being deeply knownHow unhealed pain can make us our own biggest distractionWhy genuine love sees a person, while lust only sees an experienceThe importance of finding healthy places to give your heartLearning to heal instead of constantly trying to fill the voidBecoming someone who loves from fullness instead of emptinessHealing isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming whole enough that you stop asking temporary pleasures to solve permanent needs.Welcome to the Road to Victory Podcast.

Send us Fan MailNausea at 6 AM and again at 6 PM. Dizziness when you stand up. Breathlessness climbing the stairs. Fatigue so deep it surprises you. Constipation that nothing seems to fix. These experiences are common in pregnancy — but common does not mean you have to just live with them.In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down the five most common pregnancy symptoms, explains exactly why each one happens, and shares evidence-based options that actually help — including a fascinating 2023 discovery about a hormone produced by the fetus that may explain why some women suffer so much more than others when it comes to nausea. Through Sophie's story, a first-time mom at 10 weeks who was struggling to get through her days, you will see how understanding what is happening in your body changes everything about how you manage it.You will learn:What GDF15 is — the newly discovered fetal hormone that is now understood to be the primary driver of pregnancy nausea — and why your family history predicts your experienceThe evidence-based interventions for nausea, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and constipation that are safe in pregnancy and rarely offered proactivelyWhen common pregnancy symptoms warrant urgent evaluation — and when they are simply your body doing something remarkableIf you are pregnant and suffering through symptoms nobody has explained — this episode will change how you navigate your pregnancy. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.

Episode 179 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosIt finally happened.After months (okay... years) of recommendations, Kaitlyn has finally convinced Sam (the podcast's biggest skeptic) to read one of the biggest fantasy books of the decade.The pressure was on.When seemingly everyone around you loves a book, can you still judge it on its own merits? Sam certainly tries.In this episode, Sam and Kaitlyn discuss:Sam's long-awaited first read of Fourth WingWhether the hype helped or hurt the experienceThe worldbuilding, dragons, romance, and actionDisability representation in the bookWhether Sam's expectations were changed or confirmedWhether you're a devoted fan, a curious skeptic, or somewhere in between, join us as we dive into one of BookTok's biggest sensations.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Death on the Lanai by Rachel Ekstrom Courage⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:13 Background05:35 About the Author13:04 Age Level & Content Warning13:45 Judge a Book by Its Cover15:17 Discussion01:30:46 General Thoughts01:34:12 One Question for the Author01:36:20 Eyebrows and Dain's Beard01:37:37 Rating01:39:15 Read Again?01:42:04 What Next?01:43:12 Outro

Right now, there's a rare window where law firm owners can dramatically increase profits, serve more clients, and build a stronger business without adding more people. That opportunity won't last forever.In this episode, Richard James breaks down what he's seeing after working with hundreds of law firm owners who are already implementing AI inside their firms. You'll learn why some firms are pulling ahead while others risk getting trapped competing on price as AI reshapes the legal industry.This isn't another discussion about ChatGPT prompts or AI tools, This is a business strategy conversation about protecting your law firm, increasing profitability, and positioning yourself before the market changes.Episode Highlights:How successful law firms are using AI to increase profit without increasing payrollWhy every law firm owner needs an AI strategy before competitors lower their pricesHow AI can improve law firm efficiency while creating a better client experienceThe biggest mistake attorneys make when implementing artificial intelligence in their practiceWhy building a personal brand is becoming essential for law firm growth in the AI eraHow AI assistants can help law firms automate repetitive administrative workWhy small law firms have an advantage over larger competitors if they move quicklyThe future of AI for law firms and what every attorney should do before it's too lateThe firms that adopt AI strategically will increase capacity, improve client satisfaction, and create significantly more profit.The firms that wait may eventually find themselves competing on price instead of value.The opportunity is here.■ If you're looking to build a more profitable, scalable law firm using AI, staffing, and proven business systems, click here for strategies designed specifically for law firm owners: http://thelawfirmsecret.com/

Navigating a Mid-life Crisis and the Reclamation of Self explores what it really means to hit a midlife “crisis” and why it might actually be an invitation to reclaim who you are instead of a sign that something's gone wrong. This episode helps you see your midlife career and life questions through a new lens, so you can stop wondering “Is it just me?” and start understanding the deeper patterns at play. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you did “all the right things” and still aren't happy, this conversation gives you language, validation, and direction for what comes next.Some of what we talk about in this episode includes:Where the idea of a “midlife crisis” comes from and how cultural stories shape your experienceThe difference between genuine crisis and a powerful period of transition and reevaluationHow attention capitalism and constant busyness affect when and how we finally prioritize ourselvesPractical ways to honor this midlife season, without feeling like you're broken or behindHave thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me!Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:The Modern Midlife Crisis – Psychology TodayMidlife Crisis - WikipediaQuarter Life Crisis - LinkedIn Quarter Life Crisis – Newport InstituteLeaning Into a Mid-Life Career Change [coaching]Reclaiming Your Attention to Focus on What MattersHonoring Menopause as a Life Stage CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Schedule an exploration callAsk Valerie (anonymous form)Sign up for Valerie's newsletterApply to be coached on the podcast This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander CoachingProud member of the Feminist Podcasters CollectiveSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Are the stories you're telling yourself holding your interior design business back?In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I'm joined by IDBA's Head Mindset Coach, Valerie Priester, to explore how the stories we create in our minds shape our decisions, confidence, and business success.Many designers hesitate to pursue bigger opportunities, raise their fees, or change the way they do business, not because they lack the skills, but because they're operating from stories based on fear, doubt, or past experiences. These stories often feel true, even when they aren't.Together, we discuss where these stories come from, why our brains hold onto them, and how they influence everything from client conversations to pricing decisions. We also share practical ways to recognize limiting beliefs, stop preparing for imaginary problems, and take action with confidence.If you've ever found yourself thinking, "What if they say no?" or "That won't work for my clients," this episode will help you replace fear-driven stories with empowering beliefs that support your business growth.In this episode, we cover:What your "story" really isHow fear-based thinking affects business decisionsWhy your brain mistakes repeated thoughts for truthRecognizing the "what if" mindsetWhy action builds confidenceHow stories create procrastinationCommon limiting beliefs designers experienceThe importance of staying present with clientsReplacing fear with a winning mindsetBuilding awareness to overcome self-sabotageShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, Daryl explores one of the most important skills you can develop: trusting yourself to figure things out.From fitness and personal growth to content creation and entrepreneurship, many of the things we want most in life require us to take action before we feel ready. The challenge is that most people spend their time searching for certainty when what they really need is experience.Daryl reflects on his own journey, from navigating life with cerebral palsy to creating content, building Your Level Fitness, launching podcasts, experimenting with social media, and learning through trial and error. Along the way, he shares why confidence isn't something you find before you begin. It's something you build by taking action, learning from the results, and continuing to move forward.This episode is a reminder that many of the things that make you unique are also the things that can help you create your own path. You don't need a perfect plan. You don't need all the answers. You simply need the willingness to try, adjust, learn, and trust yourself through the process.In this episode:• Why fitness can be a springboard for growth in other areas of life• Learning to trust yourself through action• The role of experimentation in personal development• How confidence is built over time• Why being different can become a strength• Lessons from years of content creation and podcasting• The importance of finding your own voice and approach• Why failure is often just feedback• Taking imperfect action instead of waiting for certainty• Continuing to evolve and grow through experienceThe path forward is rarely obvious when you're standing at the beginning. But every step teaches you something, and every experience helps you better understand who you are and where you want to go.Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep trusting yourself to figure it out.

Your partner gets defensive and suddenly the conversation you needed to have is completely buried. Now you're defending yourself, they're defending themselves, and whatever you actually needed to talk about is gone. This is one of the most common things I see in couples therapy, and in almost every case there's more going on underneath the surface than it looks like from where you're standing.What this episode coversWhat defensiveness usually is: a reaction to how something was delivered, not just a personality traitCriticism vs contempt: the two Gottman concepts that predict relationship breakdown and how they trigger defensive responsesHow to tell the difference between attacking the person and describing your own experienceThe shopping trolley story: intention, impact and interpretation, and why couples fight about the wrong thingHow past experiences, trauma and negative sentiment override shape the way your partner hears what you sayWhy some people are wired to hear an attack even when there isn't oneWhat to do when you see defensiveness coming, including the gentle startupLeading with curiosity instead of accusationHow to ask your partner to rephrase something when it has landed wrongTimestamps0:00 Introduction2:00 Criticism and contempt: what Gottman research tells us4:00 How you start the conversation changes everything6:00 Intention, impact and interpretation10:00 When interpretation becomes the story we tell ourselves13:00 How past experiences and trauma shape defensive responses17:00 What to do when your partner gets defensive20:00 How to phrase things differently and ask for a rephraseResources and LinksConflict Workbook: https://marievakakis.com.au/why-couples-keep-arguing-and-what-its-really-aboutand-what-its-really-about/Relationship Reset course: https://marievakakis.com.au/relationship-new-year-reset-2026/Marathon sessions at The Therapy Hub: https://thetherapyhub.com.au/marathon-couples-therapy/ENROL NOW Relationship New Year RESET 2026https://marievakakis.com.au/relationship-new-year-reset-2026/Connect with Mariehttps://thetherapyhub.com.au/https://marievakakis.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/Submit a question to the Podcasthttps://forms.gle/nvNQyw9gJXMNnveY6

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like teaching has become one long marathon...where everyone expects you to sprint?In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa shares an unexpected lesson from a 3,000-mile solo road trip. She planned to write, record podcasts, and make progress on her business. Instead, she spent most of the trip managing recovery, sleep, hydration, and a very opinionated knee.That experience led to a realization that many educators desperately need to hear:You can't always be at your best. Otherwise, it wouldn't be your best—it would be your normal.This episode explores why experienced teachers are sometimes unfairly labeled "bitter” and why learning to adapt is more sustainable than simply enduring.Whether you're planning to remain in education or considering a career transition, this episode offers practical strategies for protecting your energy, building career capacity, and preparing for your future one step at a time.In This EpisodeWhy sprinting is a terrible strategy for a marathonThe hidden cost of expecting teachers to operate at 110% every dayWhy experienced teachers aren't "bitter"—they've become efficientHow schools unintentionally prevent veteran teachers from benefiting from experienceThe difference between activity and impactWhy experience is supposed to pay dividendsThe importance of recovery as part of professional excellenceThe Teacher Hack: Budget Bumper TimeCareer Transition Strategy: Build capacity before you need itWhy you shouldn't "buy new running shoes on marathon day"Practical ways to prepare for a career transition without overwhelming yourselfHow strategic upskilling can help you prepare for your next career before you need itResources Mentioned• Teachers in Transition: https://teachersintransition.com• Schedule a free Discovery Call:https://teachersintransition.com/calendar• Find Your Bearings (career direction program):https://teachersintransition.com• LinkedIn Learning:https://www.linkedin.com/learning/• Coursera:https://www.coursera.org• Udemy:https://www.udemy.comHave a question or an idea for a future episode?Email Vanessa:Vanessa@TeachersInTransition.comIf this episode encouraged you...Please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a teacher who needs the reminder that sustainable excellence isn't about sprinting every day.Sometimes the bravest thing we can do isn't push harder.Sometimes it's learning to pace ourselves wisely. Support the Podcast!If you enjoy this scrappy little indie podcast, please consider:sharing the episode with a teacher friendleaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifysupporting the show financially starting at just $3/month Support Teachers in Transition  Connect with Vanessa Jackson

What if the greatest lessons in leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence don't come from a classroom, but from life's most difficult experiences?In this first of a two-part conversation, Kim Olver welcomes emotional intelligence expert Dr. Beth DeAngelis to explore how personal challenges shape who we become and why curiosity may be one of the most important skills we can develop.After the sudden loss of her husband, Beth found herself asking a question that would ultimately define her life's work: How do we use our emotions as information rather than allowing them to control us?Together, Kim and Beth discuss:Why emotional intelligence is built through lived experienceThe difference between knowing something and truly living itWhy curiosity is a critical leadership skillBuilding trust through authentic communicationHow technology affects connection and presenceDeveloping a growth mindset in a rapidly changing worldWhy flexibility may be one of today's most valuable life skillsBeth also shares an early look at her upcoming book, Love Scaled: How We Live with More Love at Work and Home, and introduces the powerful question that inspired it:"How do we scale love?"If you've ever wondered how difficult experiences can become your greatest teachers, this conversation is for you.This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.

What if preparing for birth meant more than packing a hospital bag or creating the perfect birth plan?In this heartfelt episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, Christine Devlin Eck welcomes postpartum doula, childbirth educator, prenatal yoga teacher, and infant loss doula Marissa Mignone for a conversation about the deeper dimensions of birth preparation. After supporting families for over a decade, Marissa shares how becoming a mother transformed not only her personal experience of birth and postpartum, but also the way she supports others. Together, they explore how preparing the mind, heart, body, and community creates a foundation for navigating birth with greater trust, resilience, and openness.This episode offers thoughtful insights for expectant parents, birth workers, and anyone seeking a more holistic understanding of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.In this episode, you'll learn:Why birth preparation extends beyond the physical bodyHow emotional resilience supports the birth experienceThe importance of nervous system regulation during pregnancy and postpartumWhy community is essential for birth and healingHow surrender and trust can transform the unknownThe role of rituals, storytelling, and mindfulness in preparing for birthHow motherhood reshaped Marissa's work as a birth and postpartum doulaWhether you're preparing for your own birth, supporting growing families, or deepening your caregiving practice, this conversation offers gentle wisdom on embracing birth as a profound rite of passage.✨ Connect with Marissa Mignone and learn more about her offerings:Marissa is a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Instructor based in Truckee, California, where she serves families throughout the surrounding Tahoe communities. Her love of birth began in childhood, and she has spent the past ten years honoring that calling by supporting parents through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum window.After discovering the world of doula work in 2012, Marissa trained through Birthing From Within's Doula and Mentor program. She has since deepened her education with Jane Austin's Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Level 1 and 2 certifications, Spinning Babies workshops, Birth Story Listening, and an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula training with Sacred Window Studies. In 2024, she completed a miscarriage and infant loss doula certification through The Miscarriage Doula Collective.Her style is loving, compassionate, grounding, and dynamic. Marissa helps families understand their options, make empowered decisions, and find solutions in the moment, while also guiding partners and fathers in how to best support the birthing person. At the heart of her work is a simple devotion: to walk alongside parents, hold space through doubt and difficulty, and lovingly support each family through their unique journey into parenthood.You can learn more about Marissa's work at her website, www.mountainblessingsbirth.com-Begin your own journey into nourishment and postpartum wisdom:https://sacredwindowstudies.com/free-...-Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care?Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path.Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class@‌sacredwindowstudiesJoin our ⁠Facebook Group⁠Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara's incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

Most students use their student loans to get through university. This Kiwi investor used hers to buy a property. Today, she's built a $6.5 million property portfolio ... and now has her 14-year-old daughter helping with the accounts.In this Case Study Sunday, you'll learn:How she used her student loan to buy her first property The strategy she used to build a $6.5 million portfolioHow she's teaching her daughter about money through real-world experienceThe best part? For this investor, property was never really about the houses. It was about creating choices ... whether that's taking time off during school holidays, travelling with her daughter, or working because she wants to, not because she has to.Book a meeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠

Off-market deals are where the deeper discounts live, and in this episode, Craig and Miller bring on Robbie Faithe to show you exactly how to find and structure them. Robbie is an Albuquerque investor, broker, and private lender with 18 years in the business and a full off-market acquisition funnel.In this episode:Why buying off-market juices your co-living returnsHow seller financing works, and how to explain it without scaring the sellerNegotiating on payment instead of interest rateWhy you don't need your own cash to do a dealThe exact cold-call script Robbie uses with sellersHow to get started off-market with no license and no experienceThe "return on energy" metric that drives Robbie's buy boxPlus: should you furnish your co-living rooms? (This week's listener question)Join our free Co-Living Community on Facebook: https://millermcswain.com/communityFollow us on Instagram:Miller: https://www.instagram.com/millermcswain/Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craigcurelop/Robbie: https://www.instagram.com/robbiefaitherealestate/

Why does customer loyalty seem harder to earn than ever before?Customers have more choices, higher expectations, and less patience than ever. At the same time, many organizations are struggling to understand why customers aren't as loyal as they once were.In this episode, I sit down with customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and author Jeannie Walters to discuss her new book, Experience Is Everything: Making Every Moment Count in the Age of Customer Expectations, and why customer loyalty has become so fragile.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy customer loyalty is becoming more fragile than ever beforeThe exercise that helps align an entire organization around customer experienceThe difference between reactive customer service and proactive customer experienceWhy emotions play a bigger role in customer loyalty than many organizations realizeWhy small moments often have a bigger impact than big momentsThe role intentional leadership plays in creating a better customer experienceChapters00:00 Introduction to Experience Is Everything05:10 Creating a Customer Experience Mission Statement11:13 The Importance of Internal Alignment15:03 Bridging the Gap in Customer Loyalty and Customer Expectations18:57 Proactive vs. Reactive Customer Experience21:03 Managing Negative Emotions in Customer Experience25:25 The Power of Small Moments32:23 Jeannie's Experience Is Everything 5-Song PlaylistAbout Jeannie WaltersJeannie Walters is an award-winning customer experience expert, keynote speaker, founder of Experience Investigators, and author of Experience Is Everything: Making Every Moment Count in the Age of Customer Expectations. Through her consulting and speaking, she helps organizations improve customer loyalty, increase retention, and create more customer-centric experiences. Connect with Jeannie WaltersJeannie's Website Experience Investigators Jeannie's Book - Experience Is Everything: Making Every Moment Count in the Age of Customer Expectations Jeannie on LinkedIn Connect with Matt LylesCheck Matt's speaking availability Subscribe on YouTubeMatt on LinkedIn Matt on Instagram Subscribe to Matt's newsletterSubscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen on Spotify

Why do some brands create repeat customers, while other brands create loyal customers—and the very best brands create loyal brand fans?The answer isn't just a better product. It isn't a bigger marketing budget. And it isn't a loyalty program. It's about creating an emotional connection that makes customers feel like they belong.In this episode, I sit down with customer experience strategist, Fractional Chief Customer Officer, and author Christina Garnett to discuss her book, Transforming Customer-Brand Relationships.We explore why customers don't want to feel like transactions, how brands create genuine community, what drives long-term loyalty, and what it takes to turn customers into loyal brand fans.What You'll LearnHow treating customers like transactions kills long-term loyaltyThe best ways to truly understand your customers and their needsWhy organizational silos create friction in the customer experienceThe right - and wrong - ways to build a brand communityHow to move customers from repeat purchases to loyalty to true brand fandomWhy surprise and delight often fails to create lasting customer loyaltyHow game theory can transform the way you think about customer relationshipsChapters00:00 Introduction to Transforming Customer Brand Relationships01:28 Defining Customer Experience03:34 How Brands Treat Customers Like Transactions07:24 The Ideal Methods For Understanding Your Customers10:17 Breaking Down Silos for Better CX13:03 The Right and Wrong Ways to Create a Brand Community16:33 Repeat Customers to Loyal Customers to Brand Fans20:44 Hierarchy of Customer Delight22:51 The Importance of Genuine Customer Engagement24:48 Creating Memorable Customer Experiences27:06 The Gap Between Customer Perception and Leadership Assumption29:13 The Little Things Matter in Customer Experience31:38 Applying Game Theory in Customer Experience35:45 Connecting Employee Experience to Customer Experience37:50 Christina's 5-song PlaylistAbout Christina GarnettChristina Garnett is a customer experience strategist, Fractional Chief Customer Officer, founder of Pocket CCO, and author of Transforming Customer-Brand Relationships. She helps organizations strengthen customer relationships, improve retention, build meaningful communities, and create experiences that inspire loyalty. Connect with Christina GarnettChristina's Website Christina's Book - Transforming Customer-Brand RelationshipsChristina on LinkedIn Connect with Matt LylesCheck Matt's speaking availability Subscribe on YouTube Matt on LinkedInMatt on Instagram The SIMPLE brand newsletter 

Choosing where to give birth is about much more than proximity, provider preference, or a friend's recommendation. Your birthplace shapes your options, your support, your experience, and even how safe your body feels during labor.In this episode, we're exploring how to evaluate birth settings in Massachusetts and the questions every expecting parent should ask before making a decision.In this episode, we cover:Why your birthplace is more than just a buildingHow birth culture influences your experienceThe differences between hospital birth with an OB and hospital birth with midwivesFreestanding birth center options in MassachusettsHome birth as a model of careHow to determine where you feel safest giving birthQuestions to ask when touring hospitals and birth centersUnderstanding provider models and who may attend your birthTransfer plans, NICU levels, and escalation of careGreen flags and red flags when evaluating a birth settingHow to identify whether a birth environment aligns with your goalsThe best birth location isn't the same for everyone. The right choice is the setting that aligns with your values, risk profile, desired level of intervention, and what helps you feel supported and safe.Resources MentionedMassachusetts Pregnancy Guide for Low-Intervention BirthEpisode 117: Home Birth with Noel FernandezA Path to a Powerful Birth: Childbirth Education ClassesQuestions to Reflect OnWhere do I feel safest giving birth?Do I want midwifery-led care?How important is immediate access to medical interventions?What level of support for physiologic birth am I looking for?How does this facility respond when I ask questions?Connect with Clear Light BirthDownload the Massachusetts Pregnancy Guide:clearlightbirth.com/maguideLearn more about childbirth education and birth preparation through Clear Light Birth. Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.

In this episode, Jen shares all the details about the final workshop of the year: Floral Rockstar Retreat, happening August 16–18 on her family farm in Dennison, Minnesota. This is not just a floral workshop — it is a restorative, portfolio-building, creativity-fueling experience designed to help florists slow down, connect, create, and walk away with an upgraded body of work they can actually use.After seeing how attendees used the images from previous workshops, Jen completely rethought and upgraded this experience. That means more intentional styling, more sets, more content, and more opportunities to leave with portfolio images that feel scroll-stopping and brand elevating.The retreat begins Sunday evening with a welcome gathering on the farm featuring charcuterie, a custom cowboy hat bar, and s'mores if the weather cooperates. Monday includes a restorative yoga session, a beautifully styled Strawberry Fields-inspired lunch, hands-on floral design time building out the next day's styled shoot, and a girls' night out at a local restaurant.The styled shoot itself is farm-to-table inspired, with a basket-filled ceremony installation, a richly layered green velvet head table, fruits and vegetables woven into the design, and miniature donkeys and cows incorporated into the imagery. Jen also shares that the vendor team is incredible, including Rachel L Photography, Grace Myler Media / The Wedding Edit for behind-the-scenes content, and Tim Thornburg Films.This retreat is meant to feel peaceful, fun, and creatively energizing. It is also designed with florists' schedules in mind, running Sunday through Tuesday so attendees can still work around weekend weddings.In this episode, Jen talks about:Why she upgraded the retreat experienceHow the retreat is designed to build a stronger portfolioWhat the Sunday welcome night includesThe restorative yoga and Strawberry Fields lunch experienceThe farm-to-table styled shoot conceptWhat florists will create and photographThe vendor team behind the retreatWhy the farm setting makes this experience so specialTravel logistics and why it is easy to attend even with weddings nearbyKey takeawayFloral Rockstar Retreat is more than a workshop. It is a chance to recharge, connect with other florists, build an elevated portfolio, and experience creativity in a way that feels fun, inspiring, and restorative.Learn moreVisit http://floralceo.com/workshop for retreat details.

What if we told you the fastest way to ruin your clients is to switch to hourly pricing?In this episode of the Destroy The Hairdresser Podcast, Cyd and David break down why so many clients become completely spoiled once they experience time-based pricing. No more surprise charges. No more confusing service menus. No more feeling like they're being upsold every five minutes.Instead, clients get transparency, trust, and the freedom to book based on their goals,not a list of services they don't fully understand.The truth? Once clients experience hourly pricing, many of them never want to go back to traditional salon pricing models.We discuss:Why clients are actually asking for more transparencyHow hourly pricing changes the salon experienceThe psychology behind why clients prefer time-based pricingCommon fears salon owners have before making the switchWhy the future of pricing may look very different than the pastIf you've ever wondered whether hourly pricing could work in your business or why so many salon owners are making the change, this episode is for you.Want help implementing modern pricing models, improving profitability, and building a salon business that actually works for your life? Join us inside the Hairdresser Business Club, where we host weekly coaching, business classes, marketing support, and real conversations with salon owners who are challenging industry norms every day.And if you're ready to experience Destroy The Hairdresser in person, grab your tickets for the Disobedient Tour. We're traveling across the country helping salon owners rethink everything they thought they knew about leadership, pricing, culture, and the future of the salon industry.Listen now and find out why hourly pricing might just ruin your clients forever, in the best possible way.

The Billionaire Brain Behind the $100 Billion AI EngineEpisode Description:What does a $100 billion opportunity look like before the rest of the world sees it?In this episode of The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer is joined by Matt Domo, enterprise AI advisor, global keynote speaker, author of Everybody Wins, and former Founding General Manager of the AWS Database Division.Long before AI became a global phenomenon, Matt was helping build the infrastructure that would transform cloud computing into a $100 billion industry. Having led innovation at AWS, Microsoft and Rackspace, Matt has spent decades identifying transformational opportunities before they become obvious.Together, Dawn and Matt explore the mindset behind innovation at scale, what founders can learn from the evolution of cloud computing, and how AI is creating one of the greatest wealth creation opportunities of our generation.In this episode, you'll discover:• What a $100 billion opportunity looks like before anyone else sees it• The AWS principles behind scaling transformational technologies• Why most founders misunderstand the AI opportunity• How to distinguish between a trend and a market-defining shift• The biggest mistakes leaders make during periods of disruption• What human skills become more valuable as AI advances• How visionary founders make decisions before certainty exists• Where the next generation of wealth creation opportunities may emergeWhether you're an entrepreneur, founder, executive or investor, this conversation will challenge the way you think about opportunity, innovation and the future of business.About Matt DomoMatt Domo is an enterprise AI advisor, global keynote speaker and author of Everybody Wins: The Business Leader's Mission Possible Guide To AI Success.As Founding General Manager of the AWS Database Division, he built the team responsible for launching the first cloud-native database services, helping establish what became a $100 billion category. He later led engineering for SQL Server Enterprise at Microsoft and contributed to the development of one of the world's first open-source cloud platforms at Rackspace.Today, Matt advises organisations around the world on AI strategy, leadership and transformation. His work has supported organisations including the United Nations, Verizon, HP and the U.S. Space Force.Connect with Matt: The AI Readiness Assessment - a short diagnostic that benchmarks where an organization actually stands on AI transformation, not where they think they stand: mattdomo.com/ai-readinessAsk the ME Experience - an AI guide built on the framework that answers specific organizational questions in real time: mattdomo.com/me-experienceThe book, Everybody Wins, is available wherever books are soldhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdomo/ Connect with Dawn McGruer:Website: https://dawnmcgruer.comPodcast: https://podcast.7figureenigmas.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnmcgruerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnmcgruerEnjoyed this episode?Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with a founder, entrepreneur or leader who wants to think bigger, move faster and stay ahead of the curve.Think Better. Feel Richer. Live Happier.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podkite - https://podkite.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailMost spiritual teachings focus on reaching a spark of divinity—what many call the divine spark—but what if the true awakening is beyond that? In this mind-expanding episode, Gareth and Isabella Greene dive deep into the profound experience of Brahman, the state of pure consciousness that transcends all forms and illusions of separation. Discover how awakening to the boundless, formless void can completely transform your life, freeing you from karma, attachments, and the pain of the human condition.You'll discover:The difference between spiritual awakening and full realization of Brahman or the voidHow awakening shifts your internal vibration, relationships, and human experienceThe truth about Kundalini—its incredible potential and why it's often misunderstood and misrepresented.Practical insights on living in the fullness of the present, loving life as it is, and unplugging from the matrix of human entanglementSurprising stories of mystical experiences, out-of-body states, and the profound peace that accompanies realizing nothingness as the ultimate truth.For anyone tired of superficial spiritual advice, craving genuine liberation, or curious about the true nature of consciousness—this episode offers a rare, clear discussion on the final frontier of awakening. Understand why reaching the state of Brahman isn't just a distant goal, but an accessible, natural process that all can embody—if approached correctly.Gareth, a seasoned spiritual teacher, and Isabella Greene, a renowned awakening guide and author, share their firsthand experiences and insights, making complex concepts relatable and practical. Their conversation reveals that the ultimate truth isn't bliss or peace alone—but the complete fullness, emptiness, and divine neutrality of formless consciousness.If you're seeking liberation from the cycle of rebirth, craving a life of calm, clarity, and deep connection to the present moment—this episode is your master key. Unlock the secrets of true awakening and learn how to live fully in the realization that you are the entire universe—beyond form, beyond time, and beyond demands.This is essential listening for advanced spiritual seekers, seasoned practitioners, and anyone ready to step into the ultimate reality of pure being. Prepare for a journey into the most divine, intimate, and timeless realm—an experience that will forever change how you see yourself and the world.

Many spiritual practitioners, empaths, coaches, and highly sensitive people are reporting the same experience right now: old wounds, childhood trauma, emotional overwhelm, and long-buried patterns are suddenly rising to the surface. In this episode, Kelle Sparta explores why these collective energetic shifts may be triggering unresolved material, how trauma stored before language can emerge, and why self-care, boundaries, and conscious attention are essential during periods of transformation.Kelle shares her own recent experiences with emotional processing, exhaustion, and spiritual growth while offering practical guidance for navigating challenging collective energies without getting lost in fear, duality, or overwhelm. This episode is especially valuable for empaths, spiritual practitioners, transformational leaders, and anyone feeling emotionally stretched by the current state of the world.What You'll LearnWhy old childhood trauma can suddenly resurface during spiritual growthHow pre-verbal trauma is stored and processed differentlyThe connection between collective energies and personal healingWhy empaths are especially affected during intense energetic periodsHow attention influences your energetic experienceThe importance of boundaries during times of overwhelmWhy stepping away from screens may support transformationQuestions to ask yourself during major life transitionsReferences MentionedEmpathsShadow workTrauma processingSpiritual growthCollective consciousnessPersonal sovereigntyEnergetic boundariesDuality consciousnessHigher selfSpirit guidesResources MentionedBoundaries for Empaths Free E-Course:https://courses.kellesparta.com/products/courses/view/1144322Kelle Sparta Website:https://kellesparta.comFor information about the "Adventures In Energetics" retreat:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wSaEmU1O6XvdHTaFtMWrc-j6lIx4argZYG7HN0sailE/edit?tab=t.0Shadow Work Readiness Quiz:https://learn.kellesparta.com/shadowworkquizSpirit Sherpa Podcast:https://kellesparta.com

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Some experiences in the outdoors stay with you forever. A perfect dry fly drift on a cold Michigan river. The thunder of wings exploding from a covey in a frost-covered field. Today's episode is about a man who has built his life around delivering exactly those moments.On this episode of Wild Game Dynasty, host Ryan sits down with Tim Riley, owner and professional guide of River Valley Adventures, operating on two of the most storied trout rivers in America—the AuSable and the Manistee. Tim is not just a fishing guide. He is a keeper of tradition, floating clients through Michigan's most breathtaking river country aboard the legendary AuSable River boat—a handcrafted wooden vessel with a history as rich as the rivers it glides through.The AuSable River is more than a fishery. It is hallowed ground for American fly fishing—a river that shaped conservation movements, inspired legendary anglers, and produced a culture of fly fishing that is uniquely Michigan and uniquely special. Tim Riley carries that legacy forward every single time he pushes off the bank, and in this episode he brings all of it to life.But River Valley Adventures isn't just about trout. Tim also guides upland game bird hunting trips, making him one of the rare outfitters who can put you on wild trout in the morning and have you walking behind a pointing dog through golden Michigan cover in the afternoon. If you love the outdoors in all its forms, Tim Riley is your guide.In this episode:The history of the iconic AuSable River boat and why it remains the perfect vessel for floating Michigan's legendary riversWhat a guided float trip on the AuSable and Manistee looks like and what makes it a bucket-list experienceThe species, hatches, and seasonal patterns that define fishing on these world-class riversThe differences between guiding on the AuSable versus the Manistee and how Tim approaches eachTips and insights for fly anglers of all skill levels looking to fish moving waterTim's guided upland game bird hunting operation and what Michigan's coverts have to offerThe conservation challenges facing Michigan's premier trout rivers and what's being done to protect themWhat it means to carry on the tradition of AuSable River guiding in the modern eraWhether you're a lifelong fly angler who has always dreamed of floating the AuSable the right way, a bird hunter looking for an authentic Michigan upland experience, or someone who simply loves wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to them—this episode is for you.Tim Riley is the real deal. River Valley Adventures is the real deal. And Michigan's rivers and uplands are waiting for you.Book a trip. Carry the tradition forward.Find River Valley Adventures and book your float trip or upland hunt at [River Valley Adventures contact/website]. Wild Game Dynasty Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.https://www.rivervalleyadventures.com/copy-of-home-1Hungry for more Wild Game Dynasty? Check out our blog: https://wildgamedynasty.com/blog/

The conversation delves into the childhood and family influence on the guest's board game journey, the discovery of the modern board gaming hobby, building a brand around the Korean Meeple, misconceptions about board gamers, the importance of finding the best in every game, engaging non-gamers in the hobby, and the psychology of player color choice. The conversation delves into the significance of color in revealing playstyles, the impact of content creators on game exploration, and the value of exploring new and obscure games. It also discusses the disappointment of popular games, the unexpected enjoyment of doubted games, and the lasting impression of impactful games. Additionally, it highlights underrated game publishers, the excitement for upcoming gaming events, and provides advice for aspiring content creators. The conversation concludes with an invitation to connect with the Korean Meeple on Instagram and participate in deep-dive interview series, emphasizing the importance of playing more games and being kind to one another.TakeawaysBoard games as a bonding experienceThe importance of finding the best in every game Play for fun, not just to winExploring game mechanics and themes is more important than winningDon't live by comparison, focus on enjoying what you doIt's okay to take a break or quit if it's no longer enjoyableChapters00:00 Favorite Player Color and Psychology of Color Choice37:29 Influence of Content Creators49:14 Games That Stick with You55:59 Looking Ahead to Origins01:05:05 Connecting with the Korean Meeple

Story is food for humans.We spend a lot of time thinking about what nourishes us physically, emotionally, and mentally, yet many people are starving for story.Not only for information, instructions, and guidance. But authentically told story that carries something real and can be the food for something else real to grow.There are all kinds of stories in the world. Stories that shape cultures. Stories that influence behavior. Stories that travel through families, communities, and generations. Stories that programs tell. Stories that become identities.What interests me most are the authentic lived stories of transformation.The stories that reveal something true, that don't ask you to believe anything, but allow you to witness and know how a transformation unfolded in real time.The Nourishment of StoryA genuine story carries more than information. It carries experience, wisdom, meaning and a transmission of something that was lived and discovered and overcome.Many of the people I've worked with think no one wants to hear their story. Yet even the most ordinary moments can become deeply nourishing when shared authentically.When a story is told from a place of presence, it becomes something others can recognize in themselves which is a feast for the essence of who we are.What We'll Together ExploreWhy story is essential nourishment for human beingsHow stories shape perception and experienceThe stories programs tell and how they sustain themselvesAuthentic stories of transformationWhy people underestimate the value of their own storiesWhat happens when stories are told and re-told over timeHow stories evolve, deepen, and continue to reveal meaningWhat Inspired Re-TellMicah Ellars inspired this podcast, and when he can, I'll have him on for a Part 2—or even Part 3!Today, as I write these notes, I had the honour of hearing more of how his life unfolded. I was hungry and have heard others ask to hear the story behind his wellspring of truth, knowledge, and unique gifts for helping others transform.It was riveting. I was the whole time very aware that there was far more left untold than told.Micah graciously agreed to let me record our conversation and share it with those who are interested in self-remembering and in understanding how he arrived at this place in his life—where he and I are now working together, and where he's bringing his experience in acting, filmmaking, coaching, and teaching into service of that work.He spoke about what led up to our meeting, and the synergy that emerged from it. He talked about what led up to our meeting, and the synergy that came of it. (Stay tune for more on how to see it soon!!!)I think what I enjoyed most about hearing his story was witnessing how seemingly separate threads of a life can reveal a deeper coherence when seen as a whole.Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.comApply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-applicationFind out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-upApply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-applicationDo a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purposehttps://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course

Are templates helping your interior design business… or hurting it?In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I explain why templates often create more problems than they solve for interior designers.Many designers rely on template contracts, letters of agreement, proposals, and deliverables because they want a faster, easier way to start projects. But the reality is that every project is different, every client is different, and every successful design business requires thoughtful planning and customization.In this episode, I break down why one-size-fits-all templates fail, what deliverables actually are, how boundaries protect both you and your clients, and why a properly crafted letter of agreement is one of the most important business tools you have.We also discuss project planning, payment structures, client expectations, legal protections, and how organizational systems create more profitable projects and a better client experience.If you've ever searched for the perfect template to solve your business challenges, this episode will show you why the real solution is developing the skills and systems behind the document.In this episode, we cover:Why templates create problems for designersThe purpose of a strong letter of agreementWhat deliverables actually meanWhy every project requires customizationCreating boundaries that protect profitabilityStructuring payments and cash flow correctlyPlanning projects before design work beginsProtecting yourself with legal languageWhy organization improves client experienceThe connection between systems and profitabilityShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

In this solo episode, Axel tackles one of the most overlooked — and potentially damaging — mistakes new real estate investors make: seeking advice from the wrong people. Not wrong because they're unsuccessful, but wrong because they're in a completely different season of life, operating in a different market, or simply too many steps ahead to give advice that's actually actionable for where you are right now.This episode is essential listening for any investor at any stage of their career who wants to think more clearly about where to source advice, who to model their decisions after, and how to find mentors who are actually in a position to give contextually useful guidance.Join us as we dive into:Why seeking advice from someone 10 steps ahead of you is often more harmful than helpful — and why contextual relevance matters more than raw experienceThe three investor archetypes: the 25-year-old (aggressive risk, bridge debt, self-managing, hairy deals), the 40-year-old (moderate risk, stabilized debt, B-class assets, capital preservation), and the 55-year-old (winding down, passive income, protecting net worth)Why the 55-year-old's advice to "avoid risk, buy in great areas, don't partner" is not wrong — it's just wrong for a 25-year-old trying to scale fastHow Axel at 31 can already feel himself shifting from aggressive growth to capital preservation — and why that shift happens naturally as your season of life evolvesWhy market context matters just as much as experience level: an Ohio investor buying at $80K/door and a Boston investor buying at $300–$400K/door are playing fundamentally different gamesWhy lifestyle design matters when choosing who to learn from — and why Axel doesn't want advice from someone running a 5,000-unit operation with a 15-person team if that's not the business he wants to buildWhere Axel currently seeks advice: investors controlling 1,000 units, raising $10–$20M/year, transitioning from small-to-mid deals to 50–100+ unit acquisitionsAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

What happens when ultra runners bring an ultra mindset to one of the most iconic marathons in the world?In this episode we discuss taking on the “Double Boston” — running from the finish line to the start line of the Boston Marathon before turning around and running the official marathon itself. You'll hear how different athletes approached the same challenge in completely different ways: chasing joy instead of pace goals, learning to stay present instead of obsessing over performance, and discovering how community can completely transform the race experience. From first-time Boston emotions to decades of marathon wisdom, this episode is packed with lessons every ultra runner can apply to training, racing, and life.In this episode, you'll discover:How focusing less on performance may lead to your most meaningful race experienceThe strategies that helped runners tackle 52 miles in one dayWhat road runners can learn from ultra runners about resilience, patience, and communityThe mindset shift that can make hard races feel more joyfulWhy the people you run with can completely change your experience in endurance sportsHow to stay present during races instead of constantly chasing the next goalThe mental habits that help ultra runners keep moving when things get difficultSHOW LINKS:Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to ⁠desertpeakultra.com⁠Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a free call here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠going to the link here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playonrelief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bearbuttwipes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠footpathapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/everydayultraTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.curranzusa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow them all on Instagram! Bill : https://www.instagram.com/bdittman13/ Brendan : https://www.instagram.com/runswithb/Maria : https://www.instagram.com/mariathonrunnah/

Every family knows the feeling. You spend $1,000 to get everyone to the happiest place on Earth, and by 1:30 someone's crying, someone's sunburned, and somebody just paid $18 for a hotdog. Robert Niles from Theme Park Insider (the site that Robert jokes AI is pulling all its theme park data from) comes back to the basement to help you avoid that fate. This year he's also got strong opinions on which park is winning summer 2026, and it's not the one you'd expect.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy the biggest theme park mistake families make has nothing to do with the park -- and everything to do with who's in the crew going with youWhich park Robert says is winning summer 2026 -- including a brand-new attraction that combines rollercoaster, dark ride, and water ride into one experienceThe quick game: lightning lane passes, VIP tours, park hoppers, character breakfasts, fireworks packages, meal plans -- worth it, skip it, or depends?Why Tokyo DisneySea is boss-level theme parking -- and the specific 10-minute window that determines whether you get on the top rides or wait four hoursThe sleeper parks most families overlook -- including one with a water park included in the ticket price and another that Herschend hasn't bought yetHow to use the Theme Park Insider community to find the actual strategy for any park before you arrive -- written by real visitors, not AIWhy sit-down air-conditioned lunch in the middle of a hot park day might be the best $40 you spend all summerThe over-planning trap -- and why having a plan matters less than being willing to abandon itWhat a Netflix show taught CNBC about health insurance deductibles -- and why one in four Gen Z adults still doesn't know what a deductible actually isThe HSA trap hiding inside high-deductible health plans -- and why choosing the cheaper plan can end up costing you far moreWhy This Matters NowSummer is when families spend real money on experiences that either become great memories or expensive regrets. A little planning separates the two more than most people think -- and the same principle applies to health insurance. Both conversations in this episode are about making sure the money you spend on your family actually delivers what you paid for.From the BasementRobert Niles from Theme Park Insider joins Joe and OG to kick off summer 2026 -- and Joe finally confesses that going to Dollywood last year changed his life. The headline segment tackles a CNBC piece inspired by the Netflix show Beef, which turns into a genuinely useful conversation about deductibles, HSAs, max-out-of-pocket numbers, and when the high-deductible plan is actually the wrong choice. Doug arrives with Formula Rossa trivia and a strongly worded editorial about what counts as a complete meal. The back porch features perhaps the best parenting post the basement has ever produced.Resources MentionedTheme Park Insider -- themeparkinsider.com; reviews, trip planning guides, and community discussion boardsBeef on Netflix -- referenced for the deductible explainer segmentCNBC health insurance article by Annie Nova -- linked at stackingbenjamins.comStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every now and then, we get to be on the other side of the mic. This week, we're sharing a conversation we had as guests on Baiba Wisse's show, Live In Technicolor, and it turned into one of the more personal conversations we've had in a while.Baiba asked us the questions we don't always get to sit with on our own show. How did this all start? What was really going on behind the scenes? What do Will and Karen actually believe about why we're here? So that's what this one is. The origin story, the messy parts included.In this episode, we get into:How a full-on existential crisis during the pandemic cracked Will open and why he's grateful it didThe moment Will and Karen almost shut the whole show down, and what changed their mindsWhy "programming" isn't just a metaphor.... how culture, family, and experience build the filters we see everything throughWhat it actually means to create your own reality, and the one thing that was blocking Will from experiencing itWhere Will and Karen genuinely disagree on soul contracts, oneness, and the nature of the human experienceThe skeptic vs. believer dynamic that makes TSM work, and why both perspectives belong in the roomHow to find your footing when life is hitting hard, and why presence might be the only real answerThis one is for anyone who's ever wondered if the version of themselves they've been showing the world is actually who they are.Thanks to Baiba for the conversation and for allowing us to share it with our community. Follow her show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Find us at skepticmetaphysician.com | Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and everywhere podcasts live...technicolor or otherwise. :)_____________________________________________Free gift: My Life After Death: A Memoir from HeavenWant to know what the afterlife actually looks like? Dr. Elisa Medhus's son Erik wrote a book about it...from the other side. A book channeled from the other side that readers call the most convincing account of the afterlife ever written. Grab your free digital copy at:skepticmetaphysician.com/newsletterThe Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Today, Mike and Tim delve into biblical hermeneutics, exploring how contemporary Christians interpret Scripture today. Max Botner offers a rich model emphasizing location, analysis, conversation, and embodiment. He critiques simplistic fundamentalist approaches and advocates for a community and Spirit-led interpretive process rooted in humility, tradition, and love, aiming toward embodying the Gospel in diverse contexts.Explore how Scripture is interpreted in contemporary Christian thought through the insights of Dr. Max Botner, author of How Then Shall We Read? Discover the nuanced approach to understanding the Bible, from historical context and interpretive communities to the Holy Spirit's role.Main Topics:The nature of Scripture as divine revelation and its interpretive complexityThe influence of tradition, community, and the Holy Spirit on biblical hermeneuticsThe pitfalls of Biblicism and the importance of contextual and embodied interpretationModels of faithful interpretation—location, analysis, conversation, embodimentNavigating diverse interpretations: Pentecost versus Babel, unity in diversityKey Insights:The Bible as a sprawling library of divine Word, requiring a hermeneutic of love and humilityHuman interpretation is inevitable; seeking mutual enrichment despite inevitable divergenceThe significance of hermeneutic of belonging—community and tradition guide our readingEmbodied hermeneutics emphasizes living out Scripture within community and personal experienceThe importance of ongoing, circular interpretive processes that involve research, conversation, and embodimentThe danger of Biblicism and the need for critical, contextually aware reading strategiesThe Spirit's role as progressive, softening our hearts over time—interpreted through prayer, community, and studyDiversity in interpretation brings richness but requires wisdom and humilityThe biblical narrative points toward the diversity of God's creation and the unity found in Spirit-led communityChapters:00:00 - Intro11:00 - Introducing Dr. Max Botner and the significance of interpretive models14:13 - Max discusses the nature of the Bible as God's Word and the interpretive challenges involved18:20 - Why human interpretation varies—diversity as part of God's providence21:16 - The importance of returning to Scripture with humility and community23:41 - The dangers of biblicism and wooden literalism in interpretation27:27 - Gadamer's concept of understanding through application and the embodied hermeneutic28:14 - Living Scripture through embodiment and the church's role32:43 - Critique of biblicism and the fallacy of unreflective literalism35:34 - American spin on the clarity of Scripture and its implications39:30 - Approaching deconstruction and skepticism in biblical interpretation45:22 - The Holy Spirit's role in guiding understanding and interpretation53:50 - Pentecost as the ultimate model of diverse, Spirit-led unityResources & Links:How Then Shall We Read? - A Student's Guide to Interpreting the New TestamentCenter for Bible Study YouTube ChannelAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! EtsyLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

You're showing up for your clients. You're getting the work done.You're pushing through long days like a pro.But there's one habit that often gets overlooked—and it might be the reason you're feeling drained, foggy, or completely over it by the end of the day.In this Six Figure Friday episode, we're talking about a small but powerful shift that can change how you show up in your business (and how you feel doing it).If you've ever found yourself running on empty during wedding season, this one's for you.Because building a six-figure business isn't just about working harder—it's about supporting yourself in the process.In this episode:Why skipping meals is impacting your focus, mood, and client experienceThe connection between nutrition and brain function (especially during long workdays)How to prep simple, easy snacks that actually work in your scheduleThe importance of planning not just what you eat—but when you eatSmall, realistic ways to build a sustainable eating routine into your businessFavorite Things for my Sewing Friends: https://www.amazon.com/shop/secretsofabridalseamstress/list/1GXXMVRRVQDPO?linkCode=spc&tag=nadinebozem01-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.1GXXMVRRVQDPO&ccs_id=988d8b1e-564c-45bd-9824-d02838db18b7Download the snack + meal prep guide mentioned in this episode by messaging me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/Bridal Summit: June 15th and 16th, join Wendy Rivera and Nadine Bozeman at Ava Laurenne Bridal in Fredericksburg, VA for two days of refreshing trainings and connection. Learn to elevate your client experience with Speak Bride methodology, and freshen up your fitting flow with Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress. https://buy.stripe.com/8x2eVe9I8eXE7vPcV82B209Connect with Nadine:Check out the exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcastBecome a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozemanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress

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In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution podcast, we break down how intentional client experience design can transform your photography business—and how to apply it in a practical, real-world way.

** 6 Month FREE trial of A-Dec's LinkAI: https://bit.ly/4mRzbgm **In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nikkia Thompson, a 2024 dental school graduate now practicing in a Medicaid-based public health clinic in Florida. We talk about her transition from dental school into real-world dentistry, what it's like working in a high-volume environment, and why public health can be an incredible first job for new dentists.Dr. Thompson shares her honest experience navigating the job search across states, the challenges of getting hired without connections, and why corporate or public health roles are often the most accessible options for new grads. We also dive into what her day-to-day looks like, including:Seeing 18 to 30 pediatric patients per dayManaging behavior and building trust with kids and parentsPerforming procedures she had little to no experience with in dental schoolLearning quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume settingIf you've ever felt unprepared for pediatrics or overwhelmed by the idea of treating kids, this episode is full of practical tips you can start using immediately, from behavior management to anesthesia techniques.We also break down the financial and lifestyle differences between public health and private practice, including:Salary vs production-based payPTO, benefits, and job stabilityWhy public health can feel similar to a residency experienceThe pros and cons of starting your career in this settingThis is a must-listen for dental students and new grads trying to figure out their first job, especially if you're considering public health, Medicaid offices, or high-volume practices.And if you're in the thick of dental school, this episode is your reminder that life on the other side really is worth it.Dr. Nikkia's Page: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkiathompsondds_Engage with the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haley's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haley's TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

When I first connected with today's guest, Aliza, I felt such a spark of resonance. She has created exactly what she wished had existed on her own fertility journey. It's an international, holistic, community-based egg freezing retreat designed to transform what can be an isolating, clinical, and overwhelming experience into something deeply supportive, connected, and even joyful.In this episode, Aliza shares her powerful story of navigating egg freezing in Vancouver, feeling the weight of soaring costs and emotional isolation, and realizing there had to be a better way. We dive into how her own medical and fertility path led to the founding of Fertility Co-Living. This is where women come together in Mexico City for a holistic egg freezing journey: acupuncture, red light therapy, nutrition guidance, nurse support, yoga, city excursions, and true companionship.We also open up about reclaiming the magic and meaning of becoming a mother on your own terms, and how stepping off the beaten path can create a life richer than you imagined. If you've thought about freezing eggs, are considering solo motherhood, or simply want to hear how one woman took her pain and turned it into collective healing, you'll feel seen and supported in this conversation.In this episode, we talk about:Aliza's journey through egg freezing, disappointment, and the high financial and emotional costs in CanadaWhy fertility options abroad can offer both lower costs and richer supportHow Fertility Co-Living turns egg freezing into a restorative, communal, and even beautiful experienceThe importance of addressing mind, body, and spirit throughout the fertility journeyNavigating timelines, urgency, regret, and learning to trust your own intuition, not just the numbers or the pressureWho joins these retreats, and why the community you build is as transformative as the medical process itselfConnect with Aliza:The Fertility Co-Living websiteInstagram: @thefertilitycoliving

I'm 24 hours removed from our Real Estate Bestie Accelerator retreat… and I had to sit down and tell you what really happened.Because what you saw on Instagram? That wasn't the whole story.In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of our real estate coaching retreat—from the planning, to the people, to the moments that didn't make it online.I'm sharing:Why we chose 30A for this year's retreatWhat it actually takes to plan a high-level coaching experienceThe structure (and why we didn't focus on new information)The importance of community for real estate agentsAnd the spiritual warfare I experienced leading up to and during the retreatBecause here's the truth…If you're building something meaningful—whether it's your real estate business, your community, or your life—you're going to face resistance.And sometimes that resistance shows up right before your biggest breakthrough.This episode is for the real estate agent who:Feels like they're going through a hard seasonWonders if they're on the right pathOr wants to build something deeper than just transactionsWe're not just building businesses over here… We're building people.Welcome to the Real Estate Bestie community

This week I'm sitting down with someone who knows me better than anyone… my mom. And for the first time, we're talking honestly about what it really takes to raise a family through hard seasons (she's been there!)From navigating the stress of today's world to balancing work, childcare, and identity… this chat is a reminder that motherhood has never been easy, but you're not alone in it.My mom shares what it looked like for her to raise me without help, how she handled financial uncertainty and overwhelming seasons, and the mindset that carried her through it all. We chat about:How previous generations handled stress, work, and raising kidsThe emotional reality of postpartum identity and overwhelmBalancing work, childcare, and the pressure to “do it all”Why having support (or not having it) shapes the motherhood experienceThe role of faith, resilience, and mindset in hard seasonsWhy no phase of motherhood is ever “perfect”Don't miss this chat on YouTube so you can little Josie doing her thing! And come chat with me on Threads at https://threads.net/nicolewaltersEpisode Sponsor:Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to BaskAndLatherCo.com and use code NICOLE for 20% off.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.