Podcasts about Failure

Last week, New York City elected Zohran Mamdani to be its next mayor. And while he claims to be a democratic socialist, the dangerous ideas he champions make him out to be more of a communist than anything.  How will this fare for New York City—the financial capital of the world? And what exactly is it about socialism that doesn't work, as history has taught us time and time again? Victor Davis Hanson breaks it all down on today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In A Few Words.” “ Socialism destroys private initiative. If you think the harder you work, the better ideas you have, the more efficiency you can create in your business or in your own life but you're not going to be compensated more than someone who does not either show those traits or doesn't want to show those traits or just simply says, ‘Live and let live. I just wanna stay in my house, watch TV, and get pizza,' and he will get the same amount as you do, in terms of cars or housing or federal supplements—it doesn't work.” (0:00) Introduction (1:20) Mamdani's Controversial Views (4:07) The Inherent Flaws of Socialism (8:53) European Socialism and Its Consequences (10:29) Final Thoughts

Most bodybuilders are destroying their health because of lies they're told about nutrition. They believe carbs are the only way to build muscle, but what if the real secret to a better physique is hidden in fat? In episode 831 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, your host Robert Sikes sits down with natural bodybuilder to expose the truth. They talk about the myths of mainstream bodybuilding nutrition, the problems with traditional diets, and why so many athletes struggle with their health. Chris also shares his story about training for a competition and how he found success with a different approach. This episode will make you question everything you thought you knew about building a strong and healthy body.Ready to build a powerful physique without the confusion? Get the real truth on nutrition and training in Robert's free Bodybuilding Masterclass. Join the community here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Biggest Lie Bodybuilders Believe About Carbs 1:52 - How To Build A Powerful Personal Brand 3:20 - My First Time as a Bodybuilding Promoter 4:42 - Why You Can't Succeed Without a Great Team 5:46 - The Masculine Trait of Compartmentalization 7:36 - Why "Work-Life Balance" Is A Recipe for Mediocrity 9:16 - My Experience Eating 1,000 Calorie Keto Bricks 10:35 - How Mainstream Nutrition Gets Macros Wrong 12:17 - How Traditional "Bro Diets" Led to an Eating Disorder 13:03 - My Hidden Struggle with Bulimia 14:25 - How The Ketogenic Diet Can Fix Disordered Eating 15:51 - The Bodybuilding Wisdom of Mike Mentzer 18:20 - How Fitness Magazines Confused a Generation of Bodybuilders 20:24 - Why Is The Bodybuilding Industry So Confusing? 22:44 - How Keto Is Demystifying Fat as a Fuel Source 23:40 - Why Everyone Should Think Like a Bodybuilder 27:27 - The Pyramid of Success: Health Is The Foundation for Everything 30:53 - The "Download from God" That Changed My Perspective 35:28 - Why It Is Your Moral Obligation To Be Healthy 38:49 - Unconscious Decisions That Are Ruining Your Health 41:37 - Are You Making Excuses for Unhealthy Choices? 42:57 - What It Feels Like To Train to Absolute Failure 44:19 - High-Intensity Training vs. High-Volume Training 48:19 - Why I Switched to Mike Mentzer's "Heavy Duty" Training 51:14 - Is It Possible to Build Muscle After 45? A Longevity Plan 56:40 - What Is The #1 Limiting Factor for Older Lifters? 59:18 - The Harsh Truth About Making Money in Natural Bodybuilding 1:01:11 - My 29-Rep Leg Press Set to Failure 1:05:43 - How to Structure a High-Intensity Training Split 1:08:31 - The Surprising Connection Between Two Bodybuilders 1:13:40 - Is High-Frequency Training Necessary to Build Muscle? 1:14:32 - What Actually Triggers Muscle Growth? Intensity vs. Volume 1:17:08 - How to Prevent Alzheimer's: Is It Type 3 Diabetes? 1:20:15 - How We're All Connected (From Keto to the Holy Spirit) 1:22:14 - The Shocking History of Kellogg's Cereal 1:25:20 - The Dangers of Extreme Training as You Age 1:27:06 - The Secret to Maximizing Every Single Rep 1:28:16 - Why Modern Bodybuilders Have Lost Their Professionalism 1:33:35 - Where to Find Chris Chavanu Online

Every entrepreneur hits walls—failed launches, tough losses, unexpected turns. The real test isn't whether you fall; it's how quickly you rise. The most successful people in business don't escape failure—they elevate from it. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dive into how setbacks can become your greatest source of strength and clarity. You'll discover:

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⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb Ever feel like everyone else has it figured out except you? Like maybe God forgot about you in the grand scheme of things? This episode is your wake-up call. Daron gets raw and real about the lie that you don't matter and walks you through exactly how to hear God's voice break through the noise of fear and comparison. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: ⚡️Why feeling like a failure is a lie from the accuser, not truth from God ⚡️The powerful process for hearing God speak directly to your doubts ⚡️How wrong beliefs about circumstances lead to wrong beliefs about God ⚡️Why your feelings can't be trusted to pilot your life ⚡️The difference between building on truth versus building on fear ⚡️How God speaks uniquely to thinkers, feelers, and doers ⚡️Real stories of college students hearing God's voice for the first time This episode unpacks the spiritual battle happening in your mind and gives you practical tools to overcome the accusations that keep you stuck. If you've ever wondered if you're special enough, good enough, or if God even sees you, this message will transform how you see yourself and hear from God. WORK WITH DARON: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k

India's legendary coach Bhupender Dhawan on mindset, steroids, and building 63 champions & 5 Mr. Olympia medals.Bhupender Dhawan, India's legendary Dronacharya Award and Hall of Fame coach, opens up about the mindset, discipline, and training philosophy that built 63 international champions and brought home 5 Mr. Olympia (Pro Powerlifting) medals for India.In this powerful conversation with Gaurav Kapoor, Guru Ji shares lessons on mindset, steroids, natural bodybuilding, supplements, and the evolution of Indian bodybuilding from the 1990s to 2025.Who is Bhupender Dhawan?He's India's No. 1 Bodybuilding & Powerlifting Guru Ji — national coach (1994–2019), recipient of the Dronacharya Award (2000), and member of the World Powerlifting Union & British Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame (2017).His students include India's best:

Send us a textChuck Thokey's story doesn't start in success — it starts in a freezer at $10 an hour, lying just to get the job.He went from “learning disabled” classes to aerospace engineering, lost everything after 9/11, and rebuilt his life one sale at a time.This episode isn't about scripts or systems — it's about hunger, humility, and the kind of pain that makes you dangerous.Listen to this episode on other podcast platforms: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticSpotifyGoogle Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticGooglePodcastApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticApplePodcastAmazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticAmazonMusic Connect with "Be Authentic or GTFO" on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beauthenticorGTFOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauthenticorGTFOWebsite: https://beauthenticorgtfo.com Follow Podcast Host Eric Oberembt on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.oberembtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oberembt

This is a companion podcast for this morning's mantra. Falling and rising are part of the same rhythm. Today’s meditation reflects on the strength found in setbacks, the wisdom carried by loss, and the grace that helps us begin again. Every fall shapes our courage; every rise renews our faith in what’s possible. Your Morning Mantra: Rises, setbacks and learnings – these all shall pass. Jennifer Cray is a life coach, meditation teacher and yoga teacher for Living Lit Up, based in Brisbane. You can deepen your meditation practices with her on Insight Timer. Insight TimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time your integrity was tested? In this episode, 11x New York Times bestselling author Jon Gordon and speaker Alex Demczak share the lessons behind their new book, The Sale, a powerful fable about character, choices, and success. We talk about how to build integrity into your daily habits, the importance of mentorship, and what it really takes to leap from safety into purpose. I also share the moment I made the wrong call in business and how it shaped every decision that followed. Get ready to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and make your move with courage, clarity, and integrity. In This Episode You Will Learn How to CHOOSE INTEGRITY when pressure and money test your values. Why EVERY BIG LEAP requires courage before confidence. How to FIND MENTORS who push you to grow. Ways to BUILD SELF-AWARENESS to avoid blind spots. The TWO-BOAT framework to leap without sinking. How to use FAILURE as fuel for long-term success. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Grab a copy of The Sale by Jon Gordon & Alex Demczak HERE! Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Jon on Instagram & LinkedIn Alex on Instagram & LinkedIn

Ever felt underqualified, overwhelmed, or like you're not enough to chase your dreams? This shortie episode is for you.This clip from my conversation with the brilliant Sharon McMahon dives into the mindset shifts that helped me go from stuck in self-doubt to boldly showing up—imperfect and all.We talk about reframing failure, ditching the fixed mindset, and why being "not ready" is actually your superpower. Plus, you'll hear a simple reframe that changed everything for me: your cup isn't empty—it's refillable.If you've been waiting for a sign to take action, this is it.✨Click >>PLAY

Is the government shutdown finally coming to an end? If so, what does that mean for Chuck Schumer's future as Senate minority leader? Jesse Kelly breaks it all down alongside Chloe Trapanotto. Also joining the show is Carol Roth, who breaks down a wide variety of Trump's latest economic proposals designed to put money in your wallet. Plus, Dustin Grage gives an update on the reach of Islam in Minnesota politics. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/JESSEKELLY and use code JESSEKELLY to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off. Choq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetv for a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for life Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/JESSETV and using code JESSETV.Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's Censorship Campaign Against Pessimism and Social Discontent. Charles Burton discusses how China initiated a two-month campaign against "pessimism," targeting citizens who criticize the state due to economic failure, unfair housing, or joblessness. The regime ignores serious societal issues, relying on propaganda while profound discontent exists privately. Censorship is counterproductive, leading to false reporting and increasing internal cynicism toward the leadership. With official news censored, people rely on fast-running rumors, which the government attempts to deal with by arresting activists and rumor-mongers.

I deeply believe that good therapy has been the ultimate enhancement to my faith journey. It's helped me replace false narratives with the truest story of who God is, what he's done for me, and how much he loves me. And if you've listened to my podcast for any amount of time, you know I love interviewing a therapist…maybe it's my way of getting a free session, ha!Today we have the privilege of hearing from Monica DiCristina, a counselor, speaker, and writer who struggled for years with her mental health before finding healing through therapy. I left our rich conversation with an understanding of why naming my pain is the first step toward healing, getting comfortable with other people's pain, and tools for coping with moments of anxiety.Show NotesMake a donation to Hope Heals at hopeheals.com/support.What we mentioned:Your Pain Has a Name: A Therapist's Invitation to Understanding Your Story and Sorting Out Who You Are from What Hurts by Monica DiCristina - https://a.co/d/enk65rtAdam Young on The GoodHard Story Podcast - https://pod.link/1496882479/episode/NWE5Yzg2YzAtNjE4Yy00M2M1LThkMDYtZTk2YTVhNWQ0MWVjThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff Jonathan Haidt - https://a.co/d/6y9n8GJWhere to Find Monica:Website: https://monicadicristina.comInstagram: @monicadicristinaStill Becoming PodcastGet More from Katherine:For more messages of hope, free resources, and opportunities to connect with me: https://hopeheals.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/⁠Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664bebWant a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, a monthly digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from me and a curated roundup of the Internet's most redemptive content: http://eepurl.com/gGUnlfGet to know Hope Heals:⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/spaces⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.com/Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

Daily Study Experiencing financial lack while pursuing God's calling—whether in business, ministry, or nonprofit spaces—is not necessarily a sign that you are doing something wrong. The Apostle Paul and other apostles faced severe hardship; they were hungry and thirsty, had insufficient clothing, and sometimes had no home. However, even through these financial struggles, they were doing exactly what God had called them to do. Financial struggle is not an automatic indicator that you are on the wrong path. 1 Corinthians 4:8-13 NLT [8] You think you already have everything you need. You think you are already rich. You have begun to reign in God's kingdom without us! I wish you really were reigning already, for then we would be reigning with you.  [9] Instead, I sometimes think God has put us apostles on display, like prisoners of war at the end of a victor's parade, condemned to die. We have become a spectacle to the entire world-to people and angels alike.  [10] Our dedication to Christ makes us look like fools, but you claim to be so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are so powerful! You are honored, but we are ridiculed.  [11] Even now we go hungry and thirsty, and we don't have enough clothes to keep warm. We are often beaten and have no home.  [12] We work wearily with our own hands to earn our living. We bless those who curse us. We are patient with those who abuse us.  [13] We appeal gently when evil things are said about us. Yet we are treated like the world's garbage, like everybody's trash-right up to the present moment.   Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com                      

On episode 720 of 40+ Fitness, host Allan sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and author Rand Selig to explore the key principles from his book, Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life. Together, they dive into practical strategies for aging well—not just by focusing on physical health and longevity, but by cultivating emotional resilience, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose. Rand Selig shares the eight character strengths that drive life satisfaction and achievement, discusses the power of making intentional choices, and reveals how we can overcome fear and self-sabotage to unlock our full potential. There's something here for everyone seeking not just more years in their life, but more life in their years. Time Stamps: 01:13 Hello Segment 02:14 Bio - Rand Selig 02:40 Start Interview  04:50 Keys to Success and Happiness 08:38 Driving Your Own Bus 11:27 Midlife Changes and Aging Well 14:48 Stay Curious, Lower Conflict 19:32 Friends of All Ages 20:20 Being Love in Everyday Life 25:17 Fear of Failure in Fitness 29:11 My Ethical Will Journey 31:02 Ethical Wills and Bequests https://www.randselig.com/ 

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The wisest ones measure success by their bravery. Not by comfort, but by the risks they've taken in service of their ideals. Neuroscience now shows that courage rewires the brain for strength—what psychologists call post-traumatic growth. Every storm you walk through becomes fuel for your greatness. And every setback that you exploit for your confidence, strength and wisdom will, in time, be seen as a stepping stone. And a blessing.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

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Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway had a stellar career in the NBA, from his time with Run TMC on the Warriors to the epic Heat/Knicks rivalry in the late 90's. But maybe the biggest accomplishment in Tim's career was the time he admitted he was wrong. This week, we talk about his new memoir “Killer Crossover,”  where Tim tells us about honing his craft in his hometown of Chicago, how his life on the court has changed his relationship with his son, and the ways his toughness on the court translated directly to his accountability off of it.Show Notes Knicks @ Heat 1997 ECSF Deciding Game 7 Highlights | NBC Tim Hardaway's Killer Crossover | NBA Killer Crossover | My Life from the Chicago Streets to Basketball Royalty Run TMC's High-Scoring Offense | NBA Tim Hardaway: Gay rights champion | The Denver Post Show CreditsExecutive Producer: Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaEngineer: Mike VillersTile Art: Bea WallingSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Katie Huff (Cincinnati Children's) and Dr. Pritha Nayak (Dallas Children's) discuss the work of the CHNC Intestinal Failure Focus Group. They highlight the unique challenges of managing neonates post-NEC, including TPN, nutrition, and long-term outcomes. The group's recent survey revealed significant variability across centers, including the presence of dedicated intestinal rehab teams and approaches to outpatient follow-up. Future efforts will focus on neurodevelopmental support, optimizing feeding practices, and standardizing criteria for discharge on TPN. This work demonstrates how descriptive, collaborative research within CHNC can spark new hypotheses and improve outcomes for this complex neonatal population.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education and demands to desegregate public schools, race and class remain the most reliable predictors of educational achievement in America. In attempting to address this divide, many school reformers have championed school choice: solutions like charter schools, vouchers, and other innovations designed to build more options into the system. Today, at least thirty-five states have laws that enable parents to send their children to private and religious schools at public expense while forty-six states have legalized charter schools. In Radical Dreamers: Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education (Oxford UP, 2025), Joseph P. Viteritti tells the definitive history of the school choice movement. In the 1990s, school choice emerged as an effort by a coalition of Black activists and conservative lawmakers seeking to offer economically disadvantaged students of color a way out of failing schools. As Viteritti shows, however, today's movement--championed by Republicans, conservatives, and faith-based organizations--has become less about placing disadvantaged children in better schools and more about providing public funding to students, irrespective of income, attending private--and frequently religious--schools. Viteritti, an education insider and supporter of school choice for underserved students, profiles six influential figures, the "radical dreamers," who were integral to understanding the movement for greater education equality and the role that choice can play in fully realizing the movement's potential. Radical Dreamers urges us to have an honest conversation about education in America and where we have gone wrong. Viteritti's compelling narrative of how some of the most passionate educators conceived of school choice provides a valuable context to our nation's long struggle to offer every child in America a good education, and how that goal was undermined by advocates on both the left and right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

#125: On today's episode, Kristina Velkova, founder of VitaClean, jumps on the podcast to share her story. How she went from Bulgaria, to the U.S, to the CoFounder of the first water-filtered, shower heads. The girls get into:Her family's immigration storyBuilding resilience at a young agethe significance of divine timing, whether it be in business, opportunities, or relationshipsThe importance of believing that anything is possible and how proving you can get back up is foundationalHow we can use fear and failure to our advantage The truth behind entrepreneurshipThe importance of using filtered water on our hair and skinAmbition that's fueled by hunger for life vs ambition fueled by egobook and pod recs that Kristina lovesmental health hacks like her journaling with ChatGPT exercise and red light therapy iPhone setting& MORECONNECT BELOW:follow Kristina herefollow Vitaclean hereshop Vitaclean hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education and demands to desegregate public schools, race and class remain the most reliable predictors of educational achievement in America. In attempting to address this divide, many school reformers have championed school choice: solutions like charter schools, vouchers, and other innovations designed to build more options into the system. Today, at least thirty-five states have laws that enable parents to send their children to private and religious schools at public expense while forty-six states have legalized charter schools. In Radical Dreamers: Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education (Oxford UP, 2025), Joseph P. Viteritti tells the definitive history of the school choice movement. In the 1990s, school choice emerged as an effort by a coalition of Black activists and conservative lawmakers seeking to offer economically disadvantaged students of color a way out of failing schools. As Viteritti shows, however, today's movement--championed by Republicans, conservatives, and faith-based organizations--has become less about placing disadvantaged children in better schools and more about providing public funding to students, irrespective of income, attending private--and frequently religious--schools. Viteritti, an education insider and supporter of school choice for underserved students, profiles six influential figures, the "radical dreamers," who were integral to understanding the movement for greater education equality and the role that choice can play in fully realizing the movement's potential. Radical Dreamers urges us to have an honest conversation about education in America and where we have gone wrong. Viteritti's compelling narrative of how some of the most passionate educators conceived of school choice provides a valuable context to our nation's long struggle to offer every child in America a good education, and how that goal was undermined by advocates on both the left and right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Ryan Bartlett, founder and CEO of True Classic (https://x.com/@RyanBartlett)From failed musician and poker player to billion-dollar t-shirt brand founder, Ryan Bartlett's entrepreneurial journey is proof it's never too late to start a business. In this episode, we explore how Ryan built True Classic from zero to over $100 million in revenue in just two years, selling 30+ million t-shirts and becoming one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the apparel industry.Questions This Episode Answers:Is it too late to start a business in your 30s or 40s?How do you pivot from a failed career into successful entrepreneurship?What skills from music and poker translate to building a billion-dollar business?How did True Classic grow from $0 to $100M in just two years?What is the "white space opportunity" strategy for finding winning business ideas?How do you identify which business idea to pursue (the "fat pitch" method)?When should you transition from founder-operator to hiring a CEO?How do you scale a team from scrappy generalists to specialized experts?What role does creativity play in winning at e-commerce and digital marketing?How do you build risk tolerance for making big inventory and business bets?What are the three core problems True Classic solved in the t-shirt market?How do you compete in a "boring" or saturated industry like apparel?How important are co-founders vs. going solo as an entrepreneur?What's the best way to test products cheaply using drop shipping?How do Facebook ads and paid media drive D2C brand growth?Why do employees quit without warning and how do you prevent it?How will AI tools like Sora change marketing and ad creative production?Should entrepreneurs use AI video generation for Facebook advertising now?What's True Classic's expansion strategy (women's line, new products)?How do you balance profit with purpose and philanthropic impact?__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or email me at nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT__________________________This week we covered:00:00 – Intro: Who is Ryan Bartlett / True Classic story03:05 – Failing in music & poker for a decade10:08 – Moving from poker to digital marketing12:25 – Creativity becomes a business advantage14:49 – Compounding skills over 10+ years17:14 – Running a $1M/year marketing agency22:01 – Solving fit, feel, and price in clothing24:19 – Why boring industries have big opportunity26:44 – The bet that launched True Classic31:33 – Leveraging experience & risk tolerance33:57 – Scaling to $100M and needing a real team36:12 – Creatives vs Operators38:33 – Why people management is the hardest part40:45 – Staying in your area of strength43:12 – You don't need perfect planning to start45:33 – Failure builds the muscle47:57 – Creativity is the real advantage50:20 – AI + Sora + creativity for content55:02 – Sora is changing marketing

"I felt like a waste of life, getting on a boat with my best friends." That realization on a deep sea fishing trip led Eric Tansey from a surfer lifestyle straight into the Army where he became a paratrooper. But his story doesn't end there. After serving his country, Tansey became a police officer in one of Raleigh's toughest districts, turned his craziest police stories into a published book, Pig Latin; appeared in “Office Joe,” a comedy series about veteran office life; and now does the “Failure to Stop” podcast and stand-up comedy. This episode is equal parts inspiring, hilarious and proof that the most unexpected paths can lead to the most interesting lives. Other topics in this Tango Alpha Lima episode include Veterans Day themes like sharing your military story and supporting veteran-owned businesses.Veterans Day Deals & DiscountsOffice JoeLearn more about the Army/Navy GameEric Tansey author pageFailure to Stop podcastPig Latin: A Seriously Funny True Story of a Former Police OfficerJoin the USA250 ChallengeReddit Rabbit Hole: Veterans StoriesVeteran Owned BusinessesVA VETBIZPBS After Action

BT & Sal are infuriated by the Giants' "ass-backwards" decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll while retaining GM Joe Schoen and allowing him to lead the search for a new coach. Sal argues that the Giants' failure to clean house is a continuation of decades of "ineptitude." Tierney is "genuinely stunned," questioning why any "battle-tested adult" coach with a winning resume would hitch their wagon to a GM "hanging by a thread" and pointing out that Schoen's roster depth is "pathetic." The hosts dissect the stunning quote in the press release that they feel Schoen "assembled a good young nucleus," given his track record of major busts like Evan Neal. They conclude that by splitting the ticket, the Giants chose the absolute "worst option," dooming the franchise to more losing.

Falling and rising are part of the same rhythm. Today’s meditation reflects on the strength found in setbacks, the wisdom carried by loss, and the grace that helps us begin again. Every fall shapes our courage; every rise renews our faith in what’s possible. Your Morning Mantra: Rises, setbacks and learnings – these all shall pass. Jennifer Cray is a life coach, meditation teacher and yoga teacher for Living Lit Up, based in Brisbane. You can deepen your meditation practices with her on Insight Timer. Insight TimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we explore turning reflection into gratitude and hindsight into hope, offering powerful insights on personal growth and self-acceptance. We discuss how every past version of ourselves contributes to who we are today, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning on the entrepreneurial journey.In This Episode:00:00 Dear Younger Me: A Journey of Growth05:28 Growth: Gritty, Messy, and Worth It10:48 Three Doors or A Fork in the RoadKey Takeaways:Embrace self-reflection as a tool for gratitude and hope, not regret.Recognize that every past version of yourself, including moments of doubt or confusion, contributed to your growth.Understand that progress is about consistent movement, not immediate mastery, as life unfolds with detours and lessons.Acknowledge your inherent worth and resilience, knowing that quiet moments of self-applause are vital.View setbacks as feedback and redirections, leading to a stronger, more refined version of yourself.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice*FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts*FREE* 7 Biggest Mistakes Podcasters Make: https://bit.ly/7BiggestMistakesPodcastersMakeConnect With:Join Newsletter: https://bit.ly/welcome-to-transformationMaurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismPatreon: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceonPatreonTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: mchism@chismgroup.netBusiness Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice*FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshiftsConnect With:Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: mchism@chismgroup.netBusiness Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel 

Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education and demands to desegregate public schools, race and class remain the most reliable predictors of educational achievement in America. In attempting to address this divide, many school reformers have championed school choice: solutions like charter schools, vouchers, and other innovations designed to build more options into the system. Today, at least thirty-five states have laws that enable parents to send their children to private and religious schools at public expense while forty-six states have legalized charter schools. In Radical Dreamers: Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education (Oxford UP, 2025), Joseph P. Viteritti tells the definitive history of the school choice movement. In the 1990s, school choice emerged as an effort by a coalition of Black activists and conservative lawmakers seeking to offer economically disadvantaged students of color a way out of failing schools. As Viteritti shows, however, today's movement--championed by Republicans, conservatives, and faith-based organizations--has become less about placing disadvantaged children in better schools and more about providing public funding to students, irrespective of income, attending private--and frequently religious--schools. Viteritti, an education insider and supporter of school choice for underserved students, profiles six influential figures, the "radical dreamers," who were integral to understanding the movement for greater education equality and the role that choice can play in fully realizing the movement's potential. Radical Dreamers urges us to have an honest conversation about education in America and where we have gone wrong. Viteritti's compelling narrative of how some of the most passionate educators conceived of school choice provides a valuable context to our nation's long struggle to offer every child in America a good education, and how that goal was undermined by advocates on both the left and right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Ulysses S. Grant knew what the Stoics knew—that outside circumstances don't say anything about us, that it didn't matter, as Epictetus said, what we bear, only how we bear it.

Calming Anxiety: Guided Meditation for Courage, Confidence, and an Adventurous LifeAre you ready to stop holding back and finally step into the life of adventure you know you deserve?Welcome to this high-energy session from The Calming Anxiety Podcast. If you've done the work to find calm and are now ready to build courage and fuel your next chapter, this meditation is for you.This practice is designed to transform the residue of anxiety and self-doubt into pure adventurous energy. We'll focus on cultivating a sense of unshakeable confidence, helping you break free from your comfort zone and make bold choices, whether that means starting a new business, traveling solo, or simply speaking your truth. This is how your new me thrives with courage and adventure.In this guided session, you will activate:Courage Activation: A powerful guided visualization to tap into your innate bravery and dissolve the fear of action.Confidence Building: Techniques to cultivate the deep, inner strength needed to face uncertainty with excitement rather than dread.The Adventurous Mindset: Learn to view daily challenges as opportunities, replacing overthinking and analysis paralysis with clear, decisive action.Energy and Vitality: A nervous system reset that shifts you from a state of caution to one of energetic readiness and flow.Self-Belief for Success: Anchor a new, potent self-belief that supports your boldest goals and desire for an adventurous life.It's time to exchange hesitation for momentum. Tune in, embrace your inner adventurer, and start living the bold life you were meant to lead.Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/supportBuy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxietyRate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course:Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew's course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-painBreathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android:Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GBConnect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.ukYouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/Backing Music: Chris Collins===================Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life.Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/3LN1JEdZoom Livetrak L8 - https://amzn.to/36UCIbySony ZV 1 - https://amzn.to/3JvDUPTGoPro Hero 8 Black - https://amzn.to/372rzFlDJI Mini 2 - https://amzn.to/3NQfMdY=============================Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :)Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

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This was the post that I spoke about from Friday's show and it comes from Greg Berge (@gb1121) where he shares his video from an NBA legend, Doug Collins.  “Too many kids today are afraid of failure.” Doug Collins reminds us that “Failure isn't the end. It's the lesson. It's how you grow, learn, and get tougher. Every champion has failed; they just refused to stay there.”  Now of course it hits differently hearing the clip instead of me just talking about it or reading the quotes.  The big motivating factor from this lesson is that since we all fail, every single one of us, many times a day - this should fire us up to see the opportunities we have to grow, learn, improve, etc., every single day!  I know that I need to hear this lesson again as I tend to forget the chances I have to really improve myself and my life, whenever failure hits. Another big truth… This is not just for kids.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.

Last Tuesday, Austin voters overwhelmingly rejected Proposition Q, the hotly debated proposal to raise property taxes to fund city services and projects. Now that the dust has settled, what do the results reveal about public trust in city government and local spending priorities? Host Nikki DaVaughn checks back in with two previous guests, Robin Rather, who opposed the tax rate increase, and Austin City Councilmember José “Chito” Vela, who supported it, to unpack the campaign messaging, the outcome and what comes next for Austin.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 10th episode: DUER - Get 15% off at shopduer.com/ccaustin Adios - Use code CITYCAST for 50% off New Waterloo - Trick Hat Workway Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST

I've been experiencing some big change lately and it's been triggering but positive at the same time. I've had to reflect on feeling like a failure and working at reframing how I view changes in my life. In today's episode I talk about what change is, why we're afraid of it, and how to embrace it. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts or questions on the show at boldbeautifulborderline.comIf you like the show we would love if you could rate, subscribe and support us on Patreon. Patreon info here: https://www.patreon.com/boldbeautifulborderline?fan_landing=true Purchase Sara's Exploring Your Borderline Strengths Journal at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Your-Borderline-Strengths-Amundson/dp/B0C522Y7QT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGQBWJRE3CFX&keywords=exploring+your+borderline+strengths&qid=1685383771&sprefix=exploring+your+bor%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 For mental health supports: National Suicide Pr...

The Panthers' playoff momentum came to a sudden, screeching halt. In a truly disappointing performance, Carolina fell flat at home, losing 17-7 to the New Orleans Saints (2-8), dropping the team back to a 5-5 record.We break down everything that went wrong in a tough divisional loss:What Went Wrong:Run Game Stalled:The Saints successfully stacked the box, limiting Rico Dowdle to a season-low 53 yards. When the run game stops, the offense has NO ANSWERTurnover Trouble: QB Bryce Young struggled, committing two costly second-half turnovers (a fumble and a poor interception) that killed promising drives.Lack of Balance:** The passing game was virtually non-existent, generating just 124 yards through the air. The offense could not move the ball when forced to throw.The Upset: The Panthers played as the heavily favored team but were physically dominated from the second quarter on, proving they couldn't handle the pressure of expectation.What does this loss mean for the rest of the season? Can the team recover and find a much-needed passing attack? Let us know your reaction in the comments!#KeepPounding #Panthers #Saints #NFLRecap #BryceYoung #RicoDowdle #NFCSouth #NFLWeek10

Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of "Somebody Feed Phil," as well as a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author and soon-to-be restaurant owner. "Somebody Feed Phil" – one of Netflix's most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following and released its eighth season on June 18th in 190 countries. The Emmy-nominated series is Netflix's longest unscripted series and combines Rosenthal's love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor and has become must-see TV for foodies, restaurateurs, travelers, and armchair enthusiasts all over the world. Rosenthal has been nominated for a 2024 Critics' Choice Real TV Award, after winning Critics Choice Real TV Awards in 2022 and 2021 for "Best Travel/Adventure Show" and "Male Star of the Year" on behalf of the series. He also garnered a 2022 James Beard Award nomination for "Visual Media—Long Form." Currently, Rosenthal has embarked on his highly anticipated third US live tour –  An Evening With Phil Rosenthal "Of Somebody Feed Phil" – in over 25 North American cities August-October 2025. On tour, Rosenthal shares insights into his 40-year entertainment career, while incorporating his love of food, storytelling, and humor to audiences. He also invites special guests to be moderators on stage, ranging from local celebrities to famous chefs. The North American tour comes after his second European tour, which was received with resounding praise from fans across Europe. Up next, Rosenthal will also make a significant mark in the culinary world with the 2025 opening of his diner, Max & Helen's, in Los Angeles. Named after his parents, who were beloved series regulars in "Somebody Feed Phil," the dishes will not only be elevated by great ingredients but the brilliance of Executive Chef Nancy Silverton. Following a resounding call from fans, Rosenthal created a companion book to the series, "Somebody Feed Phil The Book" which was released in the US on October 20th, 2022, via Simon Element (an imprint of Simon & Schuster). It immediately landed on the New York Times Best Seller list, which then led to a UK release in January 2023 and a multi-country tour selling out venues across the globe. To expand on this, Rosenthal is set to release a second cookbook in the series, "Phil's Favorites," available for pre-order now and releasing on November 4th, 2025 in the US and November 6th in the UK.  It is more than just a cookbook; it's a celebration of food, family, and friendship incorporating recipes from his family and friends including Judy Gold and Anna Romano. In 2024, he released his first children's book, "JUST TRY IT: A Phil and Lil Book," co-written with his daughter, Lily on March 5, 2024. The hilarious children's picture book about a food-loving dad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new. This once again put Rosenthal on the New York Times Best Seller list, leading to his second national book and live tour, both of which packed bookstores and theatres from coast to coast, including a sold-out crowd at The Beacon in New York City. Up next, they will launch its companion book, "JUST TRY IT: SOMEPLACE NEW!," about an encouraging dad easing his daughter's worries about staying at Grandma's for the first time. Rosenthal has further expanded his love of humor, food, and human connection through a podcast called "Naked Lunch." Launched in May 2022, his podcast is live on Stitcher, SiriusXM's mobile app, and wherever podcasts are available. Co-hosted with his friend and longtime Rolling Stone journalist David Wild, each episode of this weekly talk-show podcast features a special, world-renowned guest to discuss what's going on in their lives – "an informal meeting of wits, minds and hearts" – while eating lunch from some of Phil's favorite local LA eateries.  In 1995, Rosenthal created the hit CBS comedy "Everybody Loves Raymond" which premiered the following year. He served as the showrunner and executive producer for all nine years of the show's very successful run, which ended in 2005. During its original run, the show was nominated for over 70 Emmy Awards, and won 15 awards, including two for "Best Comedy Series" in 2003 and 2005. Rosenthal won the 2002 Writers Guild Award for "Excellence in Television Writing" for his "Italy" script. After the series wrapped, Rosenthal penned a book on the art of comedy and the making of a sitcom classic. YOU'RE LUCKY YOU'RE FUNNY: HOW LIFE BECOMES A SITCOM was published in 2007 via Penguin Publishing Group. His early writing credits include the comedy series "DOWN THE SHORE" and "Coach." Rosenthal also co-wrote "America: A Tribute to Heroes," the 9/11 telethon which aired on all four networks in September 2001, for which he won a Peabody Award and an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Writing." Rosenthal then went on to write, direct, and star in his first feature film for Sony Pictures. EXPORTING RAYMOND, the true story about the attempt to turn "Everybody Loves Raymond" into a Russian sitcom, was met with critical acclaim upon its release in October 2010. In 2015, Rosenthal embarked on a new journey by creating his first travel food series "I'll Have What Phil's Having." This PBS documentary series, which is the precursor to "Somebody Feed Phil," received two Taste Awards and won the 2016 James Beard Award for "Best Television Program, on Location." In October 2020, Rosenthal launched Somebody Feed the People, an initiative of the Rosenthal Family Foundation that supports organizations making an impact and building community through food. This inclusive and non-partisan initiative partners with organizations across the U.S. that address food access and insecurity, support chefs and restaurant workers, create employment pathways, and strengthen the health of our food systems. This foundation is ongoing yearly. Rosenthal continued his philanthropic efforts in 2022, serving alongside Katie Couric and Jeff MacGregor as an executive producer of the documentary FOR LOVE AND LIFE: NO ORDINARY CAMPAIGN. The film follows Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya, a couple battling ALS and leading a revolutionary movement to help victims of the disease around the world. "For Love and Life" went on to win awards at the SXSW Film Festival, the Chicago International Film Festival, and the Virginia Film Festival.  We chat about executives trying to sabotage him, writing what you want, gratitude, Somebody Feed Phil, Everybody Loves Raymond and almost quitting twice, writing, crazy story as a security guard, creating your own ticket plus plenty more! Check Phil out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.rosenthal/ Book (Phil's Favorites): https://philrosenthal.store/books/ Website: https://www.philrosenthalworld.com/ Tour dates/ shows: https://www.philrosenthalworld.com/media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilRosenthalWorld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philrosenthalofficial/ Max and Helens Restaurant (California): https://www.instagram.com/maxandhelens/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

A six-year-old walked into class with a 9mm pistol. His teacher, Abby Zwerner, left on a stretcher — shot in the chest and hand while protecting her students. Now, in a Virginia courtroom, that day is being dissected hour by hour. The $40 million civil trial of Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker has become a national referendum on what happens when warnings are ignored — when fear, policy, and denial outweigh basic human instinct. In this episode, Tony Brueski takes you inside the courtroom where teachers, reading specialists, and administrators are testifying about the morning of January 6, 2023 — the morning they say they begged Assistant Principal Ebony Parker to act. Four separate warnings. Four opportunities to stop a six-year-old from shooting his teacher. And nothing was done. You'll hear how Zwerner's lawyers are methodically walking the jury through every missed red flag — from the teacher who saw the boy shove something heavy into his backpack to the reading specialist who asked to search it and was told, “His pockets are too small.” The defense says it was unforeseeable — that no one could've predicted a child that young pulling the trigger. The testimony says otherwise. This isn't just about one classroom. It's about every system that hears the alarm and still stands still. And it's about a teacher who's forcing the system to finally answer for its silence. #HiddenKillers #AbbyZwerner #EbonyParker #RichneckElementary #SchoolShooting #CivilTrial #Negligence #EducationSystem #JusticeForTeachers #TrueCrimePodcast #Accountability Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A six-year-old walked into class with a 9mm pistol. His teacher, Abby Zwerner, left on a stretcher — shot in the chest and hand while protecting her students. Now, in a Virginia courtroom, that day is being dissected hour by hour. The $40 million civil trial of Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker has become a national referendum on what happens when warnings are ignored — when fear, policy, and denial outweigh basic human instinct. In this episode, Tony Brueski takes you inside the courtroom where teachers, reading specialists, and administrators are testifying about the morning of January 6, 2023 — the morning they say they begged Assistant Principal Ebony Parker to act. Four separate warnings. Four opportunities to stop a six-year-old from shooting his teacher. And nothing was done. You'll hear how Zwerner's lawyers are methodically walking the jury through every missed red flag — from the teacher who saw the boy shove something heavy into his backpack to the reading specialist who asked to search it and was told, “His pockets are too small.” The defense says it was unforeseeable — that no one could've predicted a child that young pulling the trigger. The testimony says otherwise. This isn't just about one classroom. It's about every system that hears the alarm and still stands still. And it's about a teacher who's forcing the system to finally answer for its silence. #HiddenKillers #AbbyZwerner #EbonyParker #RichneckElementary #SchoolShooting #CivilTrial #Negligence #EducationSystem #JusticeForTeachers #TrueCrimePodcast #Accountability Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Episode 288 of The Business Development Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Nathan Plumb, Managing Director of Fabled Solutions, an award-winning technology company transforming how businesses approach software development. Nathan shares his incredible journey from teaching across Europe and Asia to leading a fast-growing tech firm in Edmonton. His background in education built the foundation for strong leadership, adaptability, and global perspective—skills that have fueled his success in tech and entrepreneurship. Together, Kelly and Nathan explore how servant leadership, creative problem-solving, and an openness to opportunity can redefine what it means to build and scale in the modern business world.The discussion dives deep into the evolution of Fabled Solutions, from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted technology partner for companies seeking smarter, more efficient systems. Nathan breaks down the hidden value in custom software, the power of integration over complexity, and why authenticity and trust remain non-negotiable in business today. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and embracing the unexpected—proof that with vision, adaptability, and a learner's mindset, you can truly turn any path into a platform for success.Key Takeaways: 1. Adaptability can change everything; the ability to pivot opens opportunities you never saw coming.2. Teaching builds exceptional leadership skills through communication, patience, and planning.3. Servant leadership drives stronger teams by putting people first and leading from within.4. The best opportunities appear when you're ready to say yes; success favors those who stay open.5. Failure is a teacher, not an ending; every setback brings lessons that prepare you for the next success.6. Authenticity builds trust; in business, relationships will always outlast transactions.7. Integration is the future; connecting powerful tools creates better results than any single solution.8. Investing in technology early helps small businesses compete with giants and scale efficiently.9. Continuous learning is essential; what worked yesterday won't guarantee success tomorrow.10. Build long-term relationships, not quick wins; the best partnerships are built on trust and shared growth.If you listen to The Business Development Podcast, you belong in The Catalyst Club.

In this clip, we’ll discuss: You have to be intentional about staying under the shadow of the Almighty. God’s Vision for our church and His plan for your life are incredible. Our biblically sound teaching will inspire and challenge you to discover it all. You need sincere worship and a church community that loves God and that loves you. At Passion, you will find opportunities for growth through discipleship and personal development. Your children will also have fun and learn about God. At Passion Church, we believe in creating an environment where God's presence is felt, His Word is preached, and lives are transformed. We are a happy and fun church but are also very committed to being biblically sound. We are led by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to sincere worship. Our mission is to build authentic relationships, disciple individuals, and passionately pursue God’s purpose for our lives. We also have a powerful Missions Program and commitment to soul-winning. We invite you to join us at 983 Goodman Rd W, Horn Lake, MS 38637. Our Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m.! You’ll love our Pastor Guy Sheffield, and you’ll find us all happy to see you! All we’re missing is YOU! Let’s grow together in God’s purpose and love. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay connected with Passion Church Desoto. Like us on Facebook & Subscribe to our YouTube page @ ‘Passion Church Desoto’. #Jesus #PassionChurch #GodsPresence #Worship #Discipleship #ChurchFamily #HornLakeMS #GuySheffield #SundayService #Preaching #Bible #encouragmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4. The Failure of the Soviet Zond Program and the Decision to Gamble on Apollo 8. Bob Zimmerman discusses the fierce moon race with the Soviet Union's Roscosmos, which utilized the Zond capsule for circumlunar missions. Zond 5 and 6, launched in late 1968, suffered critical failures (guidance system and atmosphere loss, respectively), forcing the Soviets to cancel their planned manned December flight. Watching this, NASA manager George Low realized the Lunar Module (LM) for Apollo 8 was behind schedule. To maintain the initiative and potentially win the space race, Low and Sam Phillips made the aggressive decision to send Apollo 8 to the moon without the LM "lifeboat." They informed NASA boss James Webb after the decision was finalized. Webb, though initially upset, accepted the decision, betting that the engineering was sound enough to risk the mission in order to prove the US was superior. 1965 APOLLO 1

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Millions of Americans have found themselves caught in the crossfire—this time, through the suspension of essential food programs like SNAP and WIC. These benefits, lifelines for families already living on the edge, have been frozen as political gridlock deepens in Washington. While leaders posture and point fingers, the impact is immediate...

What’s it like to pitch your dream on Shark Tank, get rejected on national TV in front of eight million people — and then turn that failure into a company Amazon later buys for more than a billion dollars. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff did just that. A serial inventor and entrepreneur, Siminoff joins us to talk about his new book, Ding Dong: How Ring Went from Shark Tank Reject to Everyone’s Front Door (out Nov. 10), sharing the messy, high-stakes, and ultimately inspiring story behind the company. Now back at Amazon as a vice president leading Ring and the company’s home-security businesses, Siminoff reflects on failure, reinvention, and what comes next in the age of AI. Related links and stories Pre-order the book on Amazon. GeekWire: Ring founder Jamie Siminoff rejoins Amazon in new VP role Business Insider: Amazon VP says his division is hiring and promoting based on employees’ AI usage Inc.: The tech founder who wants to fix small-town America With GeekWire co-founder Todd BishopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed speaks with Dr. Peter Kowey — world-renowned cardiologist, researcher, and author of Failure to Treat — about the truth behind America's broken healthcare system. Drawing from five decades of experience and mentorship under Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Bernard Lown, Dr. Kowey pulls no punches in exposing how bureaucracy, greed, and systemic neglect have turned medicine into an industry that often fails both patients and practitioners. Through twenty real-life stories, Failure to Treat reveals the human cost of profit-driven healthcare — from denied insurance claims and drug overpricing to physician burnout and moral injury. In this candid conversation, Dr. Kowey shares what inspired him to write the book, the toll of modern medicine on doctors and patients alike, and how the system can still be redeemed through empathy, reform, and courage.https://www.peterkoweyauthor.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Thank you for tuning in to I Am Refocused Radio. For more inspiring conversations, visit IAmRefocusedRadio.com and stay connected with our community.Don't miss new episodes—subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedRadioThank you for your time. 

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about our mission to teach every verse of the Bible through Project23. Our text today is Judges 11:37-40. So she said to her father, "Let this thing be done for me: leave me alone two months, that I may go up and down on the mountains and weep for my virginity, I and my companions." So he said, "Go." Then he sent her away for two months, and she departed, she and her companions, and wept for her virginity on the mountains. And at the end of two months, she returned to her father, who did with her according to his vow that he had made. She had never known a man, and it became a custom in Israel that the daughters of Israel went year by year to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year. — Judges 11:37-40 Jephthah's vow led to tragedy, but his daughter's response left a legacy. She asked for a couple of months to mourn the life she would never live. Israel remembered her—not as a victim of her father's foolishness, but as a symbol of courage and faithfulness. The story ends with Jephthah's daughter's name celebrated, not his. Her quiet submission outshone his reckless vow. What should have been remembered as his great military victory became overshadowed by her sacrificial legacy. Legacies are often forged in the tension between human failure and faithful response. Jephthah's name faded, but his daughter was remembered year after year. She teaches us that faithfulness, even in loss, can outshine the failures around us. Every one of us is leaving a legacy. The question is—what kind? Rash vows, selfish choices, and prideful words will leave scars. But faith, sacrifice, and surrender will leave legacies that point others to God. We live in a culture obsessed with winning, achievement, and success. But your true legacy isn't one success—it's a life of sacrifice. The sacrifices you make matter more than one great success. And sometimes, the most powerful testimony comes not from victory but from a single sacrifice that brings sorrow and salvation. Just like Jesus! ASK THIS: What kind of legacy am I building—one of pride or one of faith? How will my words and actions be remembered by those closest to me? Am I living in a way that points others to God, even in hardship? DO THIS: Pause and reflect: what do you want your children, friends, or community to remember about your walk with God? Don't wait until later to start shaping that memory. Live faithfully today, even in small things, because today's faith builds tomorrow's legacy. PRAY THIS: Lord, teach me to guard my words. Protect me from hasty promises and help me walk in steady obedience. May my commitments honor You and bless those around me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Find Us Faithful."

Success and manifestation are directly tied to your willingness to fail. In this deep and empowering episode, Kris Krohn uncovers how failure fuels manifestation — and why most people quit before their breakthrough. You'll learn how to shift your mindset from fear to faith, create momentum through persistence, and make the impossible possible. If you're ready to speed up your success, this episode will change how you see failure forever.

The Circle Back crew of Jacob Gramegna, Joey Knish, Mike aka Mr. Peanutbettor & Storm Pig dive deep into the latest and greatest news and drama from Gambling Twitter. From controversial takes to unexpected betting strategies, we're breaking down all the must-know moments from the week. In today's show, we react to the awful week that was for ESPN, a potential rage bait for sports bettors, the ethics of courtsiding and much more. Whether you're here for the insights or just the entertainment, don't miss this lively discussion on the hottest topics in the betting community on Circle Back, the latest show on The Hammer Betting Network, part of Circles Off, and proudly presented by Kalshi.

In this #amwriting podcast episode, Jennie Nash talks about what it means to “play big” on the page. Using Ian McEwan's choice to write his latest novel without research as an example, she shows how true impact comes when a writer fully owns their story and brings it to life with depth and intention. She encourages listeners to think about their own top five most powerful reads, notice what made those books unforgettable, and aim to create that same sense of bigness in their own writingTranscript Below!#AmWriting: A Groupstack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SPONSORSHIP MESSAGEHey, it's Jess Lahey. If you've been listening to the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast for any length of time, you know that yes, I am a writer—but my true love, my deepest love, is combining writing with speaking. I get to go into schools, community organizations, nonprofits, and businesses, and do everything from lunch-and-learns to community reads to just teaching about the topics that I'm an expert in—from the topics in The Gift of Failure: engagement, learning, learning in the brain, cognitive development, getting kids motivated—and, yes, the topic of overparenting and what that does to kids' learning. Two topics around The Addiction Inoculation are substance use prevention in kids, and—what I've been doing lately that's the most fun for me, frankly—is combining the two. It makes the topic of substance use prevention more approachable, less scary, when we're talking about it in the context of learning, motivation, self-efficacy, competence, and—yes—cognitive development. So if you have any interest in bringing me into your school, your nonprofit, your business—I would love to come. You can go to JessicaLahey.com. Look under the menu option “Speaking,” and go down to “Speaking Inquiry.” There's also a lot of information on my website about what I do—there are videos there about how I do it. Please feel free to get in touch, and I hope I get to come to your community. If you put in the speaking inquiry that you are a Hashtag AmWriting listener, we can talk about a discount—so that can be one of the bonuses for being a loyal and long-term listener to the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast.Hope to hear from you.EPISODE TRANSCRIPTHi, I'm Jennie Nash, and you're listening to the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast. This is a Write Big session, where I'm bringing you short episodes about the mindset shifts that help you stop playing small and write like it matters.Today we're talking about how writing big shows up on the page—how you know when somebody else has done it, when a writer has really wrestled with their material, when they've really thought about what matters about it and why it matters, and how they want their readers to feel. They've done all the work of making the choices that deliver an experience to their reader. You can feel it—and you want it.Just before Ian McEwan's new novel came out—which is called What We Can Know—I read an interview with him in The Wall Street Journal, and the interviewer, whose name is Jon Mooallem, asked McEwan this: “You seem to savor research for your books. To write about a brain surgeon, in Saturday, you observed brain surgeries. Here you're writing about a future that's so plausible-seeming and specific but diverges dramatically from all the well-worn dystopian tropes. How do you go about researching the future?” And McEwan answers, “I didn't do any research for this novel.” The interviewer says, “Amazing—none?” And McEwan says, “I could have written it from a prison cell. I mean, there are factoids I looked up on the internet in 30 seconds, but as I approach 80, I'd rather revel in taking a walk through my own mind.”I don't normally read dystopian fiction, but when I heard that answer, I went and pre-ordered the book. I've read some of McEwan's other books and have adored them—especially Atonement. So he's on my radar as a writer that I like to read, and a writer that is worth my time. But I pass up a lot of books by writers whose previous work I've liked, so it's not a foregone conclusion that I would have read this one. But that idea—that he did no research for a sci-fi dystopian novel—and those words about how “I'd rather revel in taking a walk through my own mind”—that tells me that this is a book in which he's playing big, and that's a book that I want to read.It's not that there's anything wrong with research, obviously. People who are writing nonfiction are going to need to do a lot of research, and people writing historical fiction or maybe memoir, and people writing sci-fi or fantasy who are making up worlds that have new technologies or thinking about future systems of government or transportation or food delivery or any of that, are going to need to do research. It's not that I'm knocking that. What I heard, though, was this idea of a writer who was just owning this story—who had it alive in their head and was bringing it to life on the page. And that's what I always am looking for, and I suspect it's what you're looking for, too.If I were to ask you to reel off your all-time top favorite five books, I bet you would be able to. These books live in our minds because of the experience that they delivered to us. And sometimes it's because they came at the exact right moment in our lives. A lot of people will reference a book like Charlotte's Web, which maybe was one of the first books that they ever read—or one of the first times they understood what death is about. Or people will talk about Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, because they felt, for the first time, that this author was really speaking to them and got into their heads and their hearts. So there's a huge part of this about where we are in our lives when we encounter a particular book and why it might hit us in that particular way. But if you really think about that list of five books, you're going to understand that there's something about those books where the author was playing big. They own their story in a very specific way.One of the books that would be on my top-five list would have to be the book Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. This is a memoir that I read when I was a teenager. I think I pulled it off of the shelf of my dad's study. It's a story of this guy who spends a season in the wilderness. He is a ranger at Arches National Park, which is one of those beautiful parks out in the middle of the desert. It's a red-rock landscape, and there are arches out there made out of that rock. It's a very harsh environment, and he is out there greeting the people who dared to come visit this space. And the reason that book is on my list is that I read it more than forty-five years ago, and I can still remember exactly what it felt like to open that book and start reading. Edward Abbey writes in a very specific and unique and intense voice, and he has very big and controversial thoughts about comfort and wilderness and what people seek when they go out there. But for me, the reason that book stays on my top all-time list is because that was the book that helped me finally understand my father. And my father was a professor of environmental studies. He spent a lot of time out in the wilderness, in places that were harsh and uncomfortable, and he had a lot of very strong opinions, like Abbey. And he was a hard man to understand because of some of these things. And as a kid growing up and, you know, becoming a teenager, I didn't understand him, and it was a struggle to understand him. And when I read this book, it was as if somebody handed me a whole new understanding. And I just thought, Oh, this is it. I get it. I get him now. And I can call up that feeling all these years later—of how amazing it was to have somebody see me and see my dad in a way that I hadn't been able to see. So when I think about that experience, and I think about what it was like to be immersed in that book…To me, that is a memory of somebody who played big. I think it was one of the first times I encountered—certainly in an adult book—somebody who was writing big. That book just had a bigness about it, a sense that the author was holding nothing back.And what I mean about holding nothing back—I don't mean that all good writing is just dumping your most private or vulnerable thoughts on the page, or forcing that kind of revelatory work on somebody. That's not what I mean. I mean that there's a sense of depth to it, a feeling of authority—of that author having come as close as you can get to bringing their vision to life. That's what makes a reading experience unforgettable. And it's worth noting here that we live in the time of AI, and AI can do a lot for a story. It can analyze your structure. It can flag plot holes. It can suggest fixes. There's a whole lot that you can use it for if you so choose. People can decide whether they want to use these tools in their work or not.But the thing is that, no matter if you're using those tools, AI can never touch this thing that we're talking about. It can never do the work of the heart—of deciding why a story matters, or why a book matters, or why you're willing to risk writing it or going all in on it. It can never connect with the reader who's going to encounter that work on the other side, because it's a machine.And this human work of connecting is what playing big is really about.Playing small is skating across the surface of an idea. It's polishing words while avoiding the deep meaning. It's leaning on formulas or tropes or trends or tools to do the heavy lifting of intention. The result may be polished, it may be clean, it may be publishable—it may even do well in the marketplace—but it lacks that sense of aliveness that only you can bring, that sense that this work mattered to the writer. So what I'd like you to do today is think about the top five books that you have read in your life and that you remember and that hit you with a strong power. And it might be fun to think about what you felt when you read them and why they impacted you in that way. But what I really want you to do is to pin down the reason why that book has a sense of bigness to it. What did the writer do to make you feel what you felt? And I don't mean tactically—we're looking for something ineffable here, some sense about why that writer was playing big. And then you might write down the way you want your reader to feel when they finish your book, and ask yourself: what do I need to put on the page to make that happen?Until next time—stop playing small and write like it matters.NarratorThe Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perrella. Our intro music, aptly titled Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for their work.#AmWriting is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

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