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Kaylee's story is nothing short of inspiring. A young mom with a passion for the water, she saw a gap in her new community: there weren't enough resources to teach kids how to swim and to truly love and feel confident around the water. Drawing from her own years of experience in the pool and teaching lessons, she started small with teaching families one by one. Over time, her vision grew into a thriving company with a team of instructors dedicated to helping kids not only learn lifesaving skills, but also fall in love with the water.The mission at K&K is bigger than just teaching swimming: they create an environment where swimmers can connect with the water, feel confident in their abilities, be challenged, experience growth, and feel inspired. (http://bit.ly/4h1UrgL)In this episode, we talk about resilience, risk-taking, motherhood, and what it really takes to turn passion into a business. From her humble beginnings as a young mom starting from scratch, to becoming a CEO leading a growing team, Kaylee's journey is a powerful reminder that dreams can become empires.K&K Swim School: http://bit.ly/4h1UrgL Follow them on Facebook: http://bit.ly/3VX49an Follow them on IG: http://bit.ly/4mZgFB7Watermellow: http://bit.ly/4ovGIBt Follow Watermelllow on IG: http://bit.ly/46SxGbL Follow us on IG: @tellmesispodcast https://bit.ly/3sPtSTsFollow us on TikTok: @tellmesispodcast https://bit.ly/3WniYlBListen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SZoSa7Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3e70iFCFollow + Support AlexIG: http://bit.ly/1TUKMdBTikTok: https://bit.ly/3sp0hA5YouTube: http://bit.ly/1UWrxxqFollow + Support KylaIG: http://bit.ly/1L24YEdtellmesispodcast@gmail.com
What happens when your dream wedding hides a truth your body already knows? In this powerful conversation, writer and author Amber Rae opens up to John Kim about walking down the aisle knowing she was marrying the wrong man - and the courage it took to leave, fall in love again, and finally meet herself. In this episode, you'll hear about: Knowing when you're in the wrong relationship The fear of leaving when everyone's watching How unmet childhood wounds shape our choices The difference between safety and true connection Why telling the truth can set everyone free Whether you're stuck in a “safe” love, afraid to start over, or trying to trust your gut again, this story will remind you that it's never too late to choose yourself. Amber Rae's new book Lovable is out now and available HERE Follow Amber at @heyamberrae Visit amberrae.com for more of her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If the word “launch” makes you cringe a little, this one's for you.In this episode, Steph kicks off a brand-new three-part series all about the new rules of launching — starting with how to fall in love with launching again (or maybe for the first time).You'll learn:Why your old launch strategy doesn't work anymoreWhat's really behind launch burnoutHow to bring curiosity and creativity back into your sales processPlus, Steph shares details about her free live class, Double Your Launch, happening Monday, November 3.*FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET
“We can't ever forget that truth. We can't ever grow common with the truth that Jesus Christ is everything.” —Blake Bradley Jesus Is Everything In this powerful message, Blake Bradley calls believers back to the heart of the gospel—Jesus Christ and Him crucified. When life's plans, pursuits, and distractions pull for our attention, Blake reminds us that Jesus is not a side dish to our story—He is the feast. Through moments of honesty and conviction, we're challenged to ask: Is Jesus truly Lord of my life, or just a name I speak on Sunday? Have I grown comfortable with the cross, or does His sacrifice still move me? This message is an invitation to return—to surrender control, to fall in love with Jesus again, and to let His lordship shape every part of who we are. Listen, ask the Holy Spirit to show you where He's calling you to make Jesus your everything, and respond. The Roads Church: https://theroads.church
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Hollywood has a new “it girl,” and she's made entirely of code. Her name is Tilly Norwood. the world's first fully AI-generated actress who doesn't need sleep, food, or a trailer the size of a small nation. Created by a tech company that swears she's the future of cinema (and not the end of humanity), Tilly's arrival has every actor, agent, and union clutching their NDAs. This week, we're breaking down who built her, what the marketing play really is, and whether audiences are ready to fall in love with a digital diva. Is she the next big star or the canary in Hollywood's collapsing coal mine? So grab your popcorn, your pitchforks, and maybe your agent. Things are about to get artificially dramatic. Join up for our Patreon for exclusives and more @ patreon.com/houseofgozer Join us on Discord https://discord.com/channels/964881367366250566/964881368045740064 Join the House of Gozer on Fan Community on Facebook @facebook.com/houseofgozer and houseofgozer.com
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Part 2 of podcast guest Dr. Lauryn Brunclik (of She Slays the Day podcast fame) and her conversation with Kiera. In this follow-up to Becoming Business Savvy with a Clinician-First Mindset, the pair discusses seeking other revenue streams to obtain financial freedom. The chat includes fixing your pricing structure, living below your means, understanding the spender and saver mindsets, time management, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera and welcome back to part two of my chat. If you liked part one, you are going to absolutely love this. I am so excited and I can't wait to dive right in. Kiera Dent (00:10) Lauryn, I'm very curious. Like you've talked about it at length. Like what do people do? Like what's the how, how do we get into this? How do we have multiple streams because agreed all eggs in one basket? gosh. It's, ⁓ to me, that's like just a ticking time bomb. Like one bad day, one bad patient, one bad procedure. Like it's just going to explode because you're sitting like you're sitting on the edge of fear all the time to where you are in like cortisol adrenaline, like you are pumping. And then what you do is you go into complete shutdown because you can't handle it anymore. So your body and your system literally like just shuts down on you. You become apathetic to life. Dr. Lauryn B (00:23) Mm-hmm. Kiera Dent (00:44) things aren't exciting for you anymore. You become very numb to walking through the world. And it's like, I feel like the world of color goes into very like gray. It's very subtle. It's like, it's, there's no, there's no life left. It's just, are living life, but you're not actually being and living day in, out. So what are some tacticals? Like I'm so curious. I love to hear that. Dr. Lauryn B (01:04) Well, so, I mean, ultimately what you have to, I'm no cashflow expert. My husband would like laugh, not, he wouldn't laugh. He'd just be like, what's she gonna say right now? So like cashflow will multiply the more you start putting your money to work, okay? So it's very, very, step one is simple. It's exactly what you said. You have to have cashflow coming from your clinic. Kiera Dent (01:14) okay. Dr. Lauryn B (01:33) You have to. Like, you need to spend less money than you are bringing in. Okay? Kiera Dent (01:42) Ooh, love that. Ding, ding. All right, great. Got it, team. Got it all. Dr. Lauryn B (01:45) Like, so it's it's simple. what did you say? Like you said, there's only three ways to make it happen. Like lower your overhead. Yep. Yep. See more people. Yep. Kiera Dent (01:50) There are, either cut your costs, increase what you're producing. like for how many patients you're seeing and or collections, because a lot of times you're producing enough, but we're not collecting the money that we're actually producing. that then costs, people are have no money. And I'm like, you have 500,000 sitting in your AR that's not collected. So you actually have money. You just have a broken system of how to collect it. And to your point, my husband said this very early on when I started that company, he said, I care, don't lose money. He was like, yeah, I'm not going to give you any rules, any parameters. He's like, just don't lose money because that's going to cause a lot of strain on us. And I thought about that a lot. It's like, ⁓ I guess that's a great, a great plan. Like it's really been a good thought for me. But it's like, if you are going to lose money on having a business, go be an associate for someone else. Like it's a hobby at that point. It's not a business. So I'm like, if you're not going to have your business make money for you, like truly no judgment. Dr. Lauryn B (02:24) Thanks, husband. Yes. Kiera Dent (02:44) go honestly be an associate, go work for someone else so you're taking home a paycheck. When owners are working for themselves and making less than they are as an associate, I'm like, we have a big problem here. And now you're mad because you got way more problems. You can't just clock in, clock out and leave for the day. And I'm like, that's actually not a business. That's a hobby. And it's a bad hobby. You have no freedom. No, it's delusional. No. Dr. Lauryn B (02:57) Mm-hmm. And they're like, but I have the freedom when I'm the owner. You don't have freedom? can't afford a vacation. what? You have no freedom. Kiera Dent (03:11) Stop lying to yourself just because you own a business. People are like, I wanted this texture, have more time. And I'm like, yeah, tell me how that's going for you. Probably not great. All right, so we gotta have a business that actually cash flows. Simple stuff. Dr. Lauryn B (03:16) How's that working for you? Yeah. Yes, so step one is very simple, but not is you have to fix the pricing structure, the collections, your payroll blow. You need to look at the profit margins of your clinic. Very easy, very difficult, but very easy. Kiera Dent (03:37) And they're industry specific too. I don't know how it is in chiropractic, but I know in like dentistry, we say right now, even with all the things like I want 30%, we're talking all things, fringe benefits, 401k. Like 30 % for payroll, 25 to 30 is about average. And we aim for, I don't know how it is in chiropractic, but I aim for a 50%, not including doctor pay, 50 % overhead in dental practices, 30 % of doctor pay, because I'm like, that's what you're gonna get paid as an associate. It's like, let's at least pay you that. Dr. Lauryn B (03:45) No, that's pretty yeah, that's pretty healthy. ⁓ Kiera Dent (04:04) And then hopefully we've got a 20 % profit, but that profit debt services click in and that's a real fun zone and taxes. Like I love it. No, you're not getting your W two people are not taking taxes out. You own this business. All that money comes to you. So do not get trapped in that like tax trap. but like, like that's a very simple formula and you look, what is my supplies? What are my rent? Like, what are all those things? And if you figure out the benchmarks, then you know, which one am I bleeding money on quickly fix that hole. So we stopped bleeding it again. It seems so hard. And you and I are on the other side of that equation saying, no, actually it's like real simple. You just look at it real quick, figure out what it is. You can build your practice to support whatever numbers you need, or we cut. Usually it's easier to increase production and collections than it is to cut. But a lot of people are just overspending in ridiculous ways that I'm like, no, no, no, no, no. Like I have a practice, I looked at their numbers. They shouldn't giggle. I did giggle, because I was shocked. They're like, here, we have no money. And I was like, all right, send me your P &L. Let's take a look at it. So I did. Year to date, they produced 528,000. So they're doing about 85,000 per month is what I calculated when I ran the numbers. But when I looked at their take-home pay, they're taking home, so it's 528. I'm super happy for them. Like don't, there's no judgment on that. They're taking home 250,000 of that 528 is going to the doctor, which again, I'm happy that they're taking home the money. But what's happening is the practice is not producing enough for that. They're running all their kids through it. They're running their cars through it. They're running everything through it, which again is not a bad thing. But if you don't have cash in your business to hire people, I was like, we're a little off on the percentages. Dr. Lauryn B (05:37) Yeah. One of my favorite things to teach people is because people are like, I just want to learn tax strategy. I want to learn tax strategy, tax strategy. And you're like, okay, here's the thing about tax strategy is you can only do tax strategy. Can't see I'm doing air quotes here. If you have money that you don't want to give the government, if you are spending Kiera Dent (05:47) you Mm-hmm. Air quotes, I see them. it. Dr. Lauryn B (06:06) much as you make and the government's like, yeah, you're good. You don't know anything. Like there's no strategy to be had. Strategy can only apply to profits. you know, like to money you've made. So, so that's where it's like, okay, I get that you really want tax strategy, but like you're, you don't need strategy yet. You just need to create more. Kiera Dent (06:09) There is no tech strategy. ⁓ That is a tech strategy. No. Yes. You just need money to then pay taxes on. Then we can talk about what it's gonna be. Yes. Dr. Lauryn B (06:37) Yes, then we can talk strategy. But yeah, so like that's where it starts. The next hard part, and this is where I kind of touched on like, we went into this career because we believed this career was gonna take care of us while we took care of other people. And so everybody's got a little different version of what that means. ⁓ What car they think they should be driving. Kiera Dent (06:42) That's a point. Ready. Dr. Lauryn B (07:06) once they have made it, what ⁓ their house situation should look like, how many vacations, their spouse, if they're buying their spouse, designer bags and things like that. Like we have in our head once we make it, what life will look like. And so after you fix your cashflow thing, the next thing is like, you gotta kind of continue to live below your means for a while. Because if all of a sudden you've fixed your profit margins and you have an extra $30,000 flowing into bank accounts a month that does not have a job, like, you're just like, we're gonna move into a bigger clinic, we're gonna hire another doctor, we're gonna do this. And all of a sudden that... Kiera Dent (07:58) Let's go! Dr. Lauryn B (08:04) that potential, but like you have to have money in excess to build wealth upon. If you fix the first problem, which is we don't have enough money, okay great, now you have enough money, and then instead of building wealth, you buy a Birkin, which I still keep sending my husband all of the memes and reels that like Birkins are apparently, you know, they are also appreciating, they're beating the S &P. So I'm just saying maybe a Birkin was a bad example because that would be an investment. ⁓ Kiera Dent (08:36) See? I why not? think there's a lot we could probably justify in the investment realm. Like it's fine. I'm here for it. Dr. Lauryn B (08:46) Right, right. But no, you know, if it's like one of those things where if you just lifestyle inflate after you fixed your cashflow issue, what's going to happen is, is you're going to still be, you're going to have like golden handcuffs where you're like, well, yeah, the clinic is bringing in 1.2 and like, yeah, I do keep 350 of that, but I still. like I'm paying off my student, because your student loan payment now is increasing and like this and like your mortgage and all of this stuff. And you're gonna, you have the potential if you're not careful to feel just as squeezed financially, even though you've gone to the next level of salary and income, but you can still feel that exact same financial scare. And so like that's another thing where it's like, okay, you have to figure out, the balance for you and your spouse because like my husband, ⁓ my husband is definitely, so this is from Garrett Gunderson. He's a really great financial wealth advisor. don't know if he's in your guys's world. Yes. Okay. Yes. So he was on my podcast and he was talking about how basically within all the Kiera Dent (09:53) I love him. Definitely. We love him. Dr. Lauryn B (10:04) that he's coached people through, there's basically, he used a different word, but right now I'll just call it the the saver and the spender. Okay. Now the spender tends to be the visionary, the CEO. It tends to be the person that's like taking the risks to build the things. They're like, we had a record year, we're reward ourselves, we're gonna do this, we're gonna do this, life is fun, this is great, this is like a... And then they often marry a ⁓ saver that is just like... I don't need all of that. I don't need another vacation. I don't need a fancier car. I don't need this. ⁓ And it can actually make them very uncomfortable that, you know, so my husband is, we'll call it saver. ⁓ And we go, I mean, our travel budget a year is insane. we should definitely be putting that towards crypto and like buying a duplex and like building more. But Kiera Dent (10:57) you. But why? But why? Dr. Lauryn B (11:04) If someone told me like, no, no, no, here's the plan. You get one trip a year and then we're gonna just like all of this money and then you can start around 45, like, know, and then at 50, it'll open up a little bit more. Like, I'd like, well, that's no fun. I don't want that. And so you have to figure out, because there's a ditch on both sides of the road, right? And so you have to figure out like, when do you want to retire? Kiera Dent (11:28) Mm-hmm. Dr. Lauryn B (11:33) Like what is that number? What is that freedom number? How much money do you need coming in in like passive investments? Like how much do you need your crypto portfolio to be doing? Like your real estate portfolio. What's that number of monthly income or annual income? And when do you want to get there by? And this is going to be so dependent on whoever you're talking to. if you're 50 and you're like, I want to get there by 55. and you're starting, not great. Like, yeah, okay, you know what? Your travel budget, you just need to not worry about that for five years. Like, you got some work to do. But like, if you're sitting here at 35 and you're like, I'd like to retire by 50, and like, I still wanna take our kids on some vacations, but I do think we should be, you know, then you just gotta pick where are you pinching pennies? Like, because you gotta pinch them somewhere. So like, maybe it's... not designer handbag season. Maybe it's not getting the newest vehicle. Maybe you'd rather live in a bigger house, but drive a more reasonable car. Whatever it is, maybe you have no problem giving up vacations, but you need that pool in your backyard. Again, there's a ditch on both sides. think that as this couple, you need to come together and figure out. that equation where even after you're getting some of these doctor luxuries that you've worked hard for, there's still money left over that is being invested wisely. Kiera Dent (13:13) love Lauryn that you talked about Garrett Gunderson and I love that there's the saver and the spender in every relationship because this happens like it's a real thing. ⁓ And I love that you talk about like, okay, one step one is like, you got to make money and you got to keep the money. So it's like, make the money and keep the money. I have like, okay, if we could just follow that. Jocko Willings, he's got a quote. This is like discipline equals freedom. And it sits in my kitchen, which I think is a very smart place to stick this sign. I see it all the time. And I'm like, that really is step one is like discipline on this. Dr. Lauryn B (13:28) Make the money, keep the money. Kiera Dent (13:43) And I think that there's like, one of our consultants, says, choose your hard. And I think about this, like both sides have a hard, like spending all the money has a hard of like being broke. Saving the money has the hard of you've got to actually put like parameters in place. So both have it. But for me, I'd rather sleep at night knowing I've got money in the bank rather than like sitting there wondering how I'm going to make payroll. Like to me, that's the hard I would rather choose. I would not rather not choose the other side. So I'm going to be disciplined there. And then, I really started working on and I heard at a conference about like just an easy way. Cause my husband, I'm the spender. He's the saver. And it's really thrilling for me because I felt annoyed. I felt like I was dragging him like an anchor. Like we were going on vacation. We're buying the cars and like, don't like cut my wind out of my sails. Like I was so angry about it. So we actually had to make a vision board of both of us. Like what are his dreams and what are my dreams? And we like co put it up on the wall. It literally sits in our bedroom. And it was one of the best things I ever did because he wasn't able to see what inspires me and what I'm excited about what what's important to me. And I was able to see what's important to him. We also figured out like what's our BAM, our bare ACE minimum as a couple and where we want that. And then when you're talking about like the savings, I really found this awesome principle where it's kind of like, ultimately, what does it actually cost you to get to financial freedom? And when I did this exercise and I do it with a lot of clients, you can actually break it down. like, what does that like, bougie, whatever life you want that to look like, what does that look like? What's your mortgage? What's your HOA? What's the internet? What's the utilities like? What's our groceries? What's our food bill? What's our children bill? Like how many cars do we have on this? And like literally build that out to what's like my highest end. And then you actually scale it back down to basically like, what's my security bucket? Like for me to just survive, like you said, like the monks, like what is it for me? Like scrap it all down. Let's go back to dental school. Let's go back to chiropractic school. Like when I was at my like most broke, but I could scrap like you guys, can top around and like a boss, like I know I could get through. So like, what is my like minimum amount? Then what I do, so basically taking that all the way up to my financial freedom, like where I've got money making money, it's a money making machine for me. And then how do I actually break that down? So I've got security, then I've got like growth, then I've got independence, and then I've got freedom. And then beyond that are like your prosperity and your legacy buckets. And so when I look at this, it's like, you basically just chunk it down. And what I mean, I'm such a nerd, I really am. I've like learned to fall in love. I like took that amount of like total dollars. Then I looked at like, how much money do I actually need to make? What tax bracket am I in? How much do I need like pre and post tax? Like again, total nerd side on my side. But then I was able to look and I'm like, okay, for this practice, I know that for them to be like, just baseline, they need to be making about a hundred grand a year. Like that's pre-tax. So we know like we're to take tax out. We can survive. That's like our security. Then our growth goes up to 202 post-tax. Then our independence is at like 553. Well, now I know my mile markers of what I need to do. And I also have those parameters. you said, where am I going to penny pinch? This does not mean that I don't have certain luxuries, but it means that I'm like, it's like a gradient and I'm able to see what I'm working towards. And I remember my CPA, he told me once he said, Kiera, it actually becomes a lot easier to make money. And like once you, like in a few years, once you've bought a few of the things that you really are looking for, and I was like, you're full of it. Like, I don't believe you for a second, but it's true. Like as you evolve. You buy the things you want, you get the house that you want, you get the car that you think you want, you get the designer bags, like it's not all overnight. And then you're like, wow, I have a decent amount because I've learned to make the money, save the money, not spend everything that I've got. I'm able to then plan for these purchases that I want. I love Profit First, Mike McAllags. He's like my fangirl central every time he's on the podcast. I like just love him so much, but I'm like, okay, then I have buckets. have my travel bucket. And you're right, Mike, my travel. Dr. Lauryn B (17:18) yeah. Sweep account. Sweep! ⁓ Kiera Dent (17:28) amount, that's something that fuels me. So we pump money into a travel fund, but we have those to where I now have budgets and our clients have budgets and you can have budgets. And it's not for me, clients have even told me that's more freeing than it is otherwise, because they actually know I can spend this money guilt free and go on the trip. can go and buy this car guilt free because I have the money. Dr. Lauryn B (17:46) Mm-hmm. And that's probably really helpful for your spouse too. A lot of times the saver spouse, like it's hard for them until there's like an act, like that's the permission they need of like, no, we ran the numbers and we like this amount of money was proportionally taken and it's there. It's only to be spent on this. And they're like, okay. Kiera Dent (17:52) Thanks. Yes. Yes. Okay. And then the spender feels good because they're not just blowing all the money. So it's on this like, it's a good balance, but I love it. Like it's very simple. And now I'm very curious, Lauryn, because you've talked about like not having your business as your only asset, like that's cash flowing for you. Once we've got a simple, we like make the money and we keep the money like check that off. Then we go into these like, I love the idea. There's a ditch on both sides of the road. So which one are we going to do? We figure out like, what do need today? What are my future like? Dr. Lauryn B (18:28) Mm-hmm. Kiera Dent (18:41) kind of nice purchases that I want to, how do I build up to these other ones that I can save for? What's my total number? Like I know my number for financial freedom is psychotic. When I look at that, it really is. I actually have it. Dr. Lauryn B (18:51) Is it really? Because I'm interested that you said that because most people when they do that exercise are kind of like, ⁓ it's surprising to them that it's actually not higher. like, so. Kiera Dent (19:12) Well, let me just clarify. Let me ask this for you, Lauryn. What I found is for me to hit like my security, my vitality, my independence. Like we're talking like pretty much up to freedom. I'm actually it's good. Like we're there, but my absolute freedom, like where I never have to work another day in my life for me, that number, that number is a little more extreme. That one, but like even looking at it now, cause when I told you, I'm like, it's psychotic. I just pulled the spreadsheet up. What's fun though is I built this. Dr. Lauryn B (19:30) ⁓ okay. Yeah. Okay, the like I quit number, the like. Kiera Dent (19:42) gosh, I like I should honestly look, I think I built this spreadsheet, I'm going to we're gonna hold everybody I know you're like on pins and needles, I'm just gonna scroll back to when I actually made this. It's on Google Sheets, you can go back to like when it was built. So I built this and I think this is really just telling for people I built this in 2022. So May 13 2022 at 1026 am is when I built it. We're now recording this in 2025. So we're only talking just over three years since I originally built it. I told you Lauryn that my number for absolute freedom, we're talking like I put it all because I have a jet in there. I have a charter jet. I have a private like I put all these things like it was just I have like I want to Dr. Lauryn B (20:17) You have a jet in there? Okay, well most people when they do the exercise the way I have them do it aren't putting jets in there. I love you, Kiera. Okay, we're gonna stay friends because I want on that jet. Kiera error. Kiera Dent (20:25) Like I'm telling you this is my absolute freedom. This is the absolute absolute like here is living this life I mean girl you can come cuz I just like I wanted to see like what does this look like and I want to have like I don't want to retire in a retirement home I want to live in a villa like I've got some pretty lofty things in this like we're talking I went for like Dr. Lauryn B (20:41) Right. Did you put the pilot costs in there too or does that just come with a jet? Kiera Dent (20:45) So my husband actually wants to be a pilot. So that's already like built in. So I've got like that. I also have friends that are pilots like, you know, yellow, we're gonna have that. Thank you, thank you. So on that, and I actually went through this, like I built it the first time, but we're talking three years. And I look at that to have that absolute freedom. The annual income pre-tax would be 4.6 million, which that can sound like an outlandish number. However, based on where the business is now, it's not that outlandish. And that was just a short. Dr. Lauryn B (20:49) Okay. Okay. Okay. The jet makes a little more sense now, but yeah, got it. No, it's doable. Kiera Dent (21:15) three year period where I'm like, I mean, we got a jet, I got play money. mean, guys in-house chef, live in nanny, we've got all the cars, I've got my Lambo, I've got chartered flights in there, like you name it. And I look at this and I often assess because Kiera three years ago wanted some of these things and Kiera today might look at that and be like, know, I actually don't want these things, but this is what I'd rather. I'd rather like buy a house for my parents or I'd rather do this, but you will shift and change. Dr. Lauryn B (21:16) And that's got a freaking jet in it. Kiera Dent (21:45) But it's so crazy because when I look at that, I'm like, all right. So I know if things get tight in the business, I know, all right, rock on. Like pre-tax, we need to make a hundred grand. Like easy. We can handle that. We can create that. We can figure that out. That's it. Again, just a math equation. But then when you look up and you scale up, it becomes so much more doable and realistic. And then for me, I don't know how you feel, Lauryn. It's like, now the number doesn't feel like, got it. I know actually like what I'm working towards. I know how I can now do the math equation. It's not like I have to make 500 million to be free. It's like, no, I need this money because it will now go into investments. It will go into other places. I know how much that's going to generate for me. I know how much it's going to estimate grow. And I don't know. It just is pretty magical. So I'm very curious. Like, what are your other revenue streams that you recommend when we're looking at this and we're building that financial freedom? We're looking at like, okay, I kind of am. I'm hoping that people listening to this podcast are putting like dots together. Like, okay, got it. Like make the money, keep the money. Dr. Lauryn B (22:17) Mm-hmm. Hmm. Kiera Dent (22:38) figure out how I'm gonna spend it, but not overspend it and still keep the money so I don't pinch on that side. Then I'm gonna look to see where I ultimately wanna get in my life. Now, like what are some other things like if we're there, how did you get it to where you weren't just reliant on your business anymore? Dr. Lauryn B (22:52) So first I will say that none of this is any tax or legal advice and you must talk to your CPA or whatever. Yeah, here's my little disclaimer. I am not an accountant or anything, a lawyer or anything like that. So right now, so I just interviewed someone on crypto. So I am really, really lucky that my husband, he's a very early adopter. And so Kiera Dent (22:58) This is true our little disclaimer there guys go talk to people that are not Dr. Lauryn B (23:21) We have been pretty involved in crypto for Kiera Dent (23:26) Which is why you said do crypto like all the things like I should be putting this in crypto not going on trips. I now get it. All right, go on. Dr. Lauryn B (23:33) So I just interviewed someone on my podcast who's like a crypto investor and like some of the predictions that the crypto people, the crypto people are saying about going to happen with crypto, what could happen with crypto in the next five years, 4.6 million would be easy. So like if our current crypto ⁓ Kiera Dent (23:55) Chump change, like truly, truly. Dr. Lauryn B (24:01) account like amount that we have invested did even a fraction of like what like we'd be we'd be pretty pretty pretty good even if that doesn't happen in five years if it like takes 10 so crypto for us Kiera Dent (24:08) Mm-hmm. Dr. Lauryn B (24:14) and like i said i just i knew that like that was the thing that for him but like i just really got i got off this interview and i was like how much did you invest last month we need double it we need to like and he's like yeah This is so exciting. Like I have been priceless. I've been really obsessed with a Cartier watch lately. Like a real like, and so I have was, I'm already Kiera Dent (24:28) That's where he'll spend there, Lauryn. Dr. Lauryn B (24:37) about my 2026 vision board because I'm in Enneagram three and we do weird like that. And so I I was like, I want to go to Switzerland and Kiera Dent (24:41) I love it. Dr. Lauryn B (24:46) want to to Switzerland and buy a Cartier watch. Cause that's where they're made. And like, and now I'm like, you know, maybe we should Kiera Dent (24:52) Yeah. Dr. Lauryn B (24:56) delay, that would be better put into crypto. And he's just like, this is the saver husband is just like, this is the greatest thing in the world. So anyway, so that's one bucket. ⁓ And you know, he spends a good amount of time each week, each day monitoring. So I won't even call that passive. I think that crypto can be a lot more passive depending on how you do it. I'm not going to get any deeper into the waters here because we are at my like limit of understanding of crypto. Kiera Dent (25:02) He's loving it. Okay, so crypto. Okay. Okay, perfect. Dr. Lauryn B (25:24) I know that you can very active in investing and there are ways that can be much more passive. ⁓ So real estate, obviously think that real estate is the secret of the wealthy for decades and decades and decades and it's not such a secret anymore. It comes with its own things. We both experienced 2007. I luckily had just gone into school, but there are people who lost their asses in 2007 with real estate. So not foolproof. Also, Kiera Dent (25:50) only. Dr. Lauryn B (25:54) not incredibly passive. We throw the word passive around way too much in this, but I will say where the majority currently and where we're like next year, how I'm getting to 3 million and this and that, a good percentage of it is very, very active in the personal brand coaching side of things. Kiera Dent (25:56) I would agree on that. You gotta have a lot of doors, lots of doors, lots of time. I agree. Dr. Lauryn B (26:22) I have built and have continued building. ⁓ so, you know, podcast, sure, that makes some money, but like where very actively, where I spend more time on than in my clinic is in the online space of coaching courses, programs, webinars, membership. And that's when you find, and here's the thing. is like every dentist listening, every chiropractor listening is like, okay, so I need to coach other dentists. I need to coach other chiropractors. And it's like, no, what I'm saying is, is online, there is a lot of money that can be made. It's not easier, but it's also not harder. It's its own hard. I just solved a different problem for someone. So I had the business that we solve this problem. And then I figured out a way. So we talked about the financial. Kiera Dent (27:05) Right. Dr. Lauryn B (27:18) freedom, but then I figured out the time freedom that I wasn't needed there all the time. So I could sit and go, what's another problem that I can sell a solution to? Kiera Dent (27:33) Okay, let's like pause there. I'm very curious. How did you get, how did you solve the time solution? Like guilt free, like walk me through. I know it's like a pile whole nother episodes. Like do it in like a chunk or probably close to time. Dr. Lauryn B (27:38) God, that's. Yeah, well, I mean, you ultimately, you pay for your time. So like, I am not collecting as much money from my clinic as I could if I was there doing the service. Like, that's just kind of obvious. ⁓ So I am paying for doctors that I wouldn't need a doctor. I could get rid of an entire doctor's salary if I just worked full time. Kiera Dent (27:59) Right. Dr. Lauryn B (28:10) I could also get rid of my amazing and well-paid director of ops. So this was a big game changer for us is so like, you may have a doctor on staff that's like your clinic director. You know, they're really in charge of like patient care, whatever, things like that. I recommend having a not office manager, a director of operations. Kiera Dent (28:25) Thank Dr. Lauryn B (28:39) Okay, like this is not an office manager. A lot of time your office manager is like by default, the person who's been with you the longest. Like we hired in a specific skillset that was going to be my eyes, ears, hands, feet, pretty much everything except my visionary brain. Kiera Dent (28:40) Nothing. and Dr. Lauryn B (29:03) She does HR meetings, she does hiring, she does firing, she monitors stats. I meet with her once a week and I get reports. I pay her pretty well. And like honestly, she needs another raise and so does my other doctor. Like, so this is what's hard. Kiera Dent (29:17) Yeah. So let's just break it down. I don't wanna know exactly what your Director of Operations gets paid, but let's give a range so people understand, because I think people don't realize what we're paying for that. So are we talking? Okay, perfect. And for some of you, might hear like, yes. And I would say that that, I would say it's probably 60 to 150 penny upon, for dentists, the size and practice, like I have seen that come through. So again, looking to see where it is. Dr. Lauryn B (29:27) Probably 60 to 90 grand. depending on your city and things like that. can. and especially like if you're running multiple clinics. Yeah. Kiera Dent (29:44) Yes. So when you said that though, when we were talking about the audacious number and we're like, Hey, 4.6, like it seems so, but you're like, it's really big. But I think if people were to hear that and think K 60 to 90, if I were to pay somebody 90, but not have to do all the meetings, not all the hiring, not all the firing, what is your time worth? Go to Dan Martell, buy back your time. He's one of my favorites. Like what is your dollar per hour when you're doing dentistry or when you're doing chiropractic? And could you hire that out? Like how many hours could you do or use your visionary brain to grow the business, grow other things? Well, yes, that's a great salary. It also, think when we put it with your time, I think a lot of people could see that on a balance sheet of a very good investment because I think time is one of your greatest assets. So again, I just want to highlight because a lot of people may think it's like 200. Dr. Lauryn B (30:26) Mm-hmm. Well, and I'm in a circle back. So, cause I said, there's like the two different reasons you're burning out. Although I've listed like 17 at this point. You you've got the person who just wants to care for people and they have to run a business. And then you've got the person who's like, I've solved this. So like, I don't remember who said it, but they basically said there's like two types of people. And this is a really great question to ask when you're hiring. It's one of my favorite questions. ⁓ Are you the type of person? Kiera Dent (30:39) Yeah Dr. Lauryn B (30:57) who wants to solve the same problem every day and get more efficient and faster and better at solving that puzzle, or are you a person who would rather have a brand new puzzle every day and figure out to solve that puzzle? There is no wrong answer here. You are not a less than person because people hear that and they go, oh. I wanna be the exciting person. And this is why so many people end up in entrepreneurship that shouldn't is because they hear the air quotes, right answer there. the exciting answer is I want a new puzzle. Most people are not psycho like if you that you're that person, when you're really, this is totally cool to be like a more efficient problem solving, like same puzzle. But that's what a business is. Kiera Dent (31:49) Yes. Dr. Lauryn B (31:50) after a certain point, you are solving the same problem. And so I literally couldn't. I couldn't, so like, yes, I could say like, well, I had the option of not spending that money on salary and just like stepping into my practice even more and being that director of ops and being that, I couldn't. I was done. At this point, this had been like 12 years. Like, this is really more more recent. I've been in practice 15 years. So it was really more like three years ago that I was like, I can't, I want to. And I feel like a bad person that I'm like, I can still be the visionary. I can still check in and I still love hands-on patience. Like, ⁓ but like we need to hand this baton to somebody better because I will die if I have to keep hiring and doing some of this stuff. Kiera Dent (32:47) You How did your team and doctors take that? Because I think people are so scared of like, well, why does Lauryn get to go have one or two days in the office and we're here five days? Like, did you have any of that backlash? Like, how did that go? Dr. Lauryn B (32:50) And so. they're continue, you know, like, yeah, your people are people are people. And we can't, we can't, as if I don't get, my husband has to talk me off a ledge, you know, once a month about like, can you believe, like, we, they're just humans who are also living their experience and wanting more money and like seeing you live abundantly and feeling feelings of jealousy. Like you can't cure anybody who says like they've cured jealousy. from their team culture, they are lying. So like feelings of jealousy and greed, these are natural human emotions that your staff is going to go through. And so, you know, I would say that more recently as we, because like we're talking about like, hey, the clinic numbers are not good enough for... Kiera Dent (33:36) Yeah Dr. Lauryn B (34:00) abundance and bonuses and raises. We've told you what we need the clinic numbers to be at in order for raises to happen. Kiera Dent (34:06) I hope everybody listening just heard how she was a CEO and she told them, these are what the numbers are. This is what we have to do. It's not, me give you bonuses and pay you more in hopes to get that number up there. Like rewind that, listen to that over and over and over again, because you have to have this team needs to see that. Otherwise, this is how you don't make the money and keep the money. You make the money and you pay more money and you're broke. Go on. Dr. Lauryn B (34:27) Yeah, and for the first, that's how I got to the worst, the best worst year of my life, you biggest revenue, but worst income was because we had been giving raises based on like effort and like they're working really hard. They deserve a raise. So an employee can deserve a raise, but there's not money to give them. So like we're simultaneously this year dealing with like, hey, I wanna give raises, but like it's gotta be here and we're close, but we're not there. They simultaneously see me just fucking killing it in the online space and spending, because also like in the personal brand, like I coach healthcare providers how to launch a personal brand. And so like I talk about like, hey, I got a $2,000 affiliate check. We invested $13,000 from crypto. If you go find me on Instagram @DrLaurynB, you will see like, My posts are about abundance and what a personal brand can do for you and how like the behind the scenes of like, yeah, we are, we're talking about diversifying income. Like this is how much our real portfolio made last month. People want to know that, but my staff sees that. And so they're like, well, she rich. Why is she trying to tell us she can't give us, why is it? And so, so like even literally this month. Kiera Dent (35:45) that we don't have money. because the business, the business. Dr. Lauryn B (35:52) We're in like calm, kind, one-to-one conversations having to be like, you know, but I will say my husband and I, like, this is like real life. These are conversations that literally happened like a week and a half ago where I came to my husband because prior the clinic was all the money. It was all the money. It was the biggest thing. It was really in the last two years that things switched. where it was like, now my clinic is like, when do we call my clinic my side gig? Because I'm literally making four times as much on this personal brand in digital space. ⁓ And so we realized that, Kiera Dent (36:20) Yeah. Mm-hmm. Dr. Lauryn B (36:32) there isn't money for raises that they want. There isn't money for bonuses. But can I, Lauryn Brunclik. who loves my employees, can I give them, can I shower them with birthday presents and anniversary presents and Christmas presents? Can I buy them lunch because they saved my ass because I came in late from a podcast recording or this or that? Yeah, because Lauryn can, like the personal, like we are fine. We are rich, great, this is great. But like my head was so like the only money from a business mind that we can spend is the money that's allowed. And it's like, no, no, no, no. Now we're entering a whole new ball field where it's like, you know what? I can, but it's not gonna come from bonuses and raises. Those come from clinic performance. And so we are kind of going like, okay, FYI, this isn't coming from chiropractic. This is coming from me. Kiera Dent (37:30) Right. Dr. Lauryn B (37:41) loving and appreciating all that you do in this clinic so that I can. So what does this look like? You take a week off and you go golf the greatest like golf whatever courses and like you just like have this bucket list thing. This looks like you showing acts of appreciation, bringing gifts, buying them dinner, like whatever it is like. showing appreciation for your staff that they are there so you can live your best life. They were there so you could leave early and go watch your kids dance recital. So like, although our natural instinct is to only show them that we appreciate them through raises and bonuses, and that's what they want. So like anytime you can do it. ⁓ Kiera Dent (38:38) I agree. I agree. I feel like both. Dr. Lauryn B (38:40) Sometimes you have to figure out more creative ways to show your appreciation to them that they are doing that so you can't. Kiera Dent (38:49) I love that. Wow. Lauryn, this is such a fun podcast. think like to put a pretty bow on this. What would you say if a doctor, your listeners, my listeners, if they're listening to this, what would you say would be like, wrap up takeaways from I mean, we have gone the gown. I love this. I felt like we were on the most random road trip of like we were going to this stop going to this one. Dr. Lauryn B (39:08) I'm not sure if we took this entire transcript and uploaded it to AI. It would be like, no, you guys are amazing. Here's your silver thread. Kiera Dent (39:17) That would be amazing. So what would you say would be kind of like key takeaways or things that maybe we didn't get to that you just feel like listeners, business owners, those running the day to day clinic, whether you want to be on whichever side of this burnout coin, if you want to be there and serve the patients but are sick of doing the business, if you're on the side of like, gosh, I like just want to run the business and do other things outside of this, like looking at the burnout, looking at the generations that we're going through. I mean, we went the gamut of from investments and passive income to appreciating your team as you as a person rather than the business. Like so many fun, different like ideas and aha moments. Any last thoughts you wanna add to put a pretty bow on today's podcast? Dr. Lauryn B (39:57) All well, that's a really hard question, but you're lucky I actually do have something to say. was like, oh God, okay. All right, so was listening to a podcast this morning. Simon Sinek had Arthur Brooks on, and Arthur Brooks is, I don't know, political science, behavioral science, I think behavioral science. And he just very briefly in the interview said that like, Kiera Dent (39:59) I know. Hey, good, good. Dr. Lauryn B (40:21) It's human nature that we go through a reinvention of our career and have to reinvent ourselves every seven to 12 years. And that's just, that's gonna happen. So from the time that you graduate high school until the time that you retire, you're going to need to reinvent yourself multiple times. And the more that you fight that, the more that you, you you're at that seven year itch or whatever, and instead of embracing reinvention, whatever that looks like for you, maybe you're bringing on new services into your clinic. like, it doesn't need to mean you need to lean out at that point, but you might just need a little, like, re-ignition, a reinvention of your brand. ⁓ The more that you fight that and go, I shouldn't feel this way, what's wrong with me? Like, like if you're sitting there broke and you're just stuck, in a place of instead of reinventing yourself into this wealthy, healthy doctor that you know you can be, but instead you're like, God, I'm 39. I don't have my shit together. I should be making more money. I should, like, the more you just sit in this, what's wrong with me? It's just gonna torture yourself. I truly believe that people, you know, let's say they get 12 years into their career. I believe that there are ⁓ too high of a percentage of people that literally just plan on embracing the suck the rest of their career instead of reinventing themselves for something joyful and abundant. And that just makes me so sad. So that's what I would say is my final thing is if you feel wherever you're at in your career, if you're feeling this, like this is your permission. It's not from me, it's from Arthur Brooks. He's some smart. Kiera Dent (42:17) Yeah. Dr. Lauryn B (42:18) Like you were smart enough to be on Simon Sinek, all right? He's giving you permission. This is not just a unique thing. This is human nature. And so figure it out. What does reinvention look like for you? ⁓ And just start doing the work. Kiera Dent (42:35) Lauryn, that was absolutely beautiful and I hope people listen. I hope they take action. They take advice. ⁓ Because I think what you just said is so freeing and so beautiful. So I really hope people don't just listen, but actually take action. So Lauryn, I love this today. It was so fun. How can people get in? It's a great time. I'm like when we in person, I guarantee you'll be someone we will be fast friends in real life. Like just loved having you on here today. How can people get connected with you? How can they see your Dr. Lauryn B (42:51) We should meet up in real life. Kiera Dent (43:03) life again, I believe like when we watch other people we become like them. So it's like, I want people like you. I want people that are abundant. I want people like this is what the podcast is for. This is why we bring people together. How can people get connected with you if they want to know more about you see what you're doing? How can they Dr. Lauryn B (43:07) Mm-hmm. yeah, and if you related to this, you'll love my Instagram, because this is everything that I talk about. So it's @DrLaurynB and Lauryn is with a Y. So ⁓ Instagram is definitely the place I hang out the most. Send me a DM if you listen to this. Like I am in my DMs all the time. And I would just, yeah, that's the best place. Kiera Dent (43:34) I love it. We are millennials. Instagram's our jam. We're not on Snapchat, all right? It's Instagram, okay? It's gonna be that way forever. But Lauryn, I loved it today. Thank you for joining me. Everyone here, I hope you picked up nuggets. I hope you take action. I hope you truly commit to living your best life. And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Dr. Lauryn B (43:37) This jam. Yeah.
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In this episode, Laura discusses the importance of presence over education in the nurse coaching process. She emphasizes that patients often do not need more information but rather a supportive presence that acknowledges their experiences and feelings. This conversation explores how curiosity, trust, and understanding can lead to better health outcomes, and how a focus on vision, energy, skill set, and strategy can facilitate transformation in clients. Laura also highlights the significance of mindset and the placebo effect in the healing process, advocating for a more personalized and empathetic approach to patient care.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 The Need for Presence Over Education09:10 Transformative Coaching: Vision, Energy, and Skills17:19 Mindset and the Power of Belief23:25 Leveraging Placebo and Tailoring EducationConnect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin the conversation in our Facebook group: The Successful Nurse Coach CommunityIf you loved this episode…Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too.
Park Chan-wook's Thirst One of the great thrills of the past ten-plus years is the discovery of new, exciting, and challenging films. On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I dive into the cinema of South Korea's Park Chan-wook for 2009s Thirst. It's fascinating to watch stories we believe we understand and are sure we have witnessed every variation. Park Chan-wook's Vampire story centers around a priest (Kang-ho Song) as he struggles with his beliefs and his slow transformation into the Undead. With an equally exceptional performance from Kim Ok-vin (as Tae-ju, the woman who fall in love with the priest with all of its complications), Chan-wook's film is a beautifully realized exploration of love, religion, death, and sin. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many, Many Thanks. For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.
Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by Claira Hermet to have a conversation with us about self-love, confidence, and how we can turn ordinary moments into something extraordinary. Claira is a coach, speaker, and creator who inspires women all over the world to fall in love with themselves and to romanticize everyday life. In this episode, we're talking about the truth behind self love and confidence, what it means to practice confidence, the misconceptions that can keep us stuck, and how romanticizing your life can change not only how you see yourself, but how you show up in dating and relationships. We'll also hear about Claira's personal story of loss, how our experiences can shape how we understand ourselves, and how we can find our way through. Alright Flirties, let's talk confidence, self love, romanticizing our lives, and lean into the hopeful romantic inside all of us. Now let's meet Claira! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit Ask the Flirt Coach About our guest: Claira Hermet is a dynamic media personality with a diverse background in presenting for BBC London, GRMDAILY.COM, SBTV, BT Sport, and BBC Radio 1Xtra. As a content creator, self-love coach, and fitness enthusiast, I'm on a mission to empower individuals through genuine conversations. Facing personal challenges, including the loss of my mother and sister to breast cancer, I underwent a preventive double mastectomy, sparking a transformative journey. I candidly share my experiences with humor and authenticity in vlogs and posts, covering topics like mental health, dating, and solo travel. Committed to fostering inclusivity, I blend relatability and entertainment in my content, creating a secure community. My unique approach inspires others to embrace authenticity, making me a beacon of empowerment on the path of self-improvement. Connect with Claira on Instagram. About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.
HUGEL joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30, celebrating his FIRST #1 on the U.S. dance charts! He shares how "Loosen Up" was born w Dawty & Preston Harris, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the smash before its release.He also answers a question he has never been asked before, and we get to know HUGEL better w #FinkysFirsts!Find out about:if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing upthe first thing to see if you're visiting Parisif 'HUGEL' was his first choice for an artist project namehis first time playing for a crowdthe first dance song that made him fall in love w EDMthe first track he made that blew up that he didn't think would blow upFollow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America's Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Love Is Blind Season 9 Eps 4-6 Recap Love is Blind is back with a brand new season in Denver, Colorado! Love is Blind hosts Aysha Welch, Mary Kwiatkowski, and Jason Reed are back to cover season 9. A group of singles date in the pods, choose between love triangles, and get engaged before ever laying their eyes on each other. Who will connect? Will everyone be happy when they finally see their fiancé? Listen to find out! Love is Blind is a Netflix reality show where a group of contestants potentially fall in love and get engaged before laying eyes on their partner! This week, Aysha, Mary, and Jason discuss episodes 4-6 of Love is Blind Season 9. Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed:Love at First Sight Recap Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed by visiting https://robhasawebsite.com/feed/mafsWATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Episode:Meet Jingdezhen's “Chicken Cutlet Brother”, a cheerful street vendor whose warm smile and funny words turned him into an online sensation. Discover how one man selling fried chicken brought new life to his hometown and made everyone fall in love with his spirit.Today's episode is sponsored by Maayot Chinese, a graded Chinese reading platform packed with many helpful features. Explore it and find out more!Membership Preview:Discover the secret behind Jingdezhen's Chicken Cutlet Brother! It's not just about tasty chicken. He gives his customers emotional value. Join MaoMi Chinese+ to learn this phrase, see fun examples, and discover how little things in life can brighten your day!Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en*Please note that Spotify does not support the membership program.Text me what you think :)Support the show
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Love Is Blind Season 9 Eps 1-3 Recap Love is Blind is back with a brand new season in Denver, Colorado! Love is Blind hosts Aysha Welch, Mary Kwiatkowski, and Jason Reed are back to cover season 9. A group of singles date in the pods, choose between love triangles, and get engaged before ever laying their eyes on each other. Who will connect? Will everyone be happy when they finally see their fiancé? Listen to find out! Love is Blind is a Netflix reality show where a group of contestants potentially fall in love and get engaged before laying eyes on their partner! This week, Aysha, Mary, and Jason discuss the first three episodes of Love is Blind Season 9. Welcome back to Love at First Sight feed as Aysha, Ali, and Jason return to break down the first three episodes of Love is Blind Season 9, set in Denver, Colorado. The podcast begins with Anton Yarosh and Ali Iappe, whose quick courtship leaves Jason suspicious, particularly due to Anton's immediate use of the word "baby," which Jason views as a reality-show red flag. Next, the hosts analyze Madison Maidenberg and Joe Ferrucci, discussing how their connection is quickly tested by Madison's eye condition and Joe's aversion to cat hair. They also unpack the high-energy dynamic of Kalybriah Haskin and Edmond Harvey, noting their common ground—including athletic backgrounds and shared experiences with foster care/running a group home—but questioning if Edmond's overwhelming personality will work outside the pods. Major drama arrives with the love squares and triangles. Patrick Suzuki faces insecurity about his Asian ethnicity before being shockingly ghosted by Anna Yuan. Megan Walerius is caught between Jordan Keltner (a loving father with a vasectomy) and Mike Brockway, whom the hosts agree is exhibiting extreme red flags with his cocky behavior and discussions of an "alpha bro tribe." The hosts predict the fallout of the ghosting and the messy triangle, debating whether any "number two" connections can truly last. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss their coverage of episodes 4 through 6! Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed:Love at First Sight Recap Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed by visiting https://robhasawebsite.com/feed/mafsWATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“[My dad] really started to inhabit the characters, especially Ray, speaking as him during the writing process. That was when I realized this was going to be its own kind of special beast. Working with him taught me so much as a writer and storyteller; by the time we got to set, we had a shorthand for everything,” says director and co-writer Ronan Day-Lewis about writing the script Anemone with his father, Daniel Day-Lewis. The film Anemone, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean and Samantha Morton, paints a portrait of a family torn apart as they struggle to come to terms with their past and present after their harrowing experiences with the Troubles in Northern Ireland in the 1970s. Isolation, shame, regret and the true meaning of brotherhood are themes explored in this hyper-focused family drama. On today's episode we sit down with Ronan Day-Lewis to find out more about his edgy first feature film, what it's like writing a screenplay with Daniel Day-Lewis, and Ronan's personal connection between his visual art and the imagery in the film. Ronan also shares this advice to screenwriters tackling family and generational stories: “Whatever you can fall in love with, latch onto that: an image, a feeling, a character. Don't put pressure on approaching a script a certain way. Stay open, be patient, and keep sight of what originally gave you the impulse to enter that world. Over time, the story will reveal itself to you.” To learn more about this surprising and deeply emotional film, listen to the podcast.
Send us a textSometimes we interview people and become friends at first Zoom! Julie Seabaugh is the producer/story editor behind the new Marc Maron documentary "Are We Good?", chronicling the iconic comedian and podcasters' struggle with grief and return to comedy after the sudden loss of his partner during the pandemic. After waxing poetic about Bridget Everett's boobs, we discuss how she gained Marc Maron's trust to make this documentary, her first (and last) attempt at stand-up comedy, an instrumental night more than 20 years ago with Dave Attell and too much Jager that caused her to fall in love with comedy, and the genius of Janeane Garofalo.Are We Good? is out in select theaters now! Click here for more infoFollow producer/comedy journalist Julie Seabaugh on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Sally McQuillen, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Reaching for Beautiful: A Memoir of Loving and Losing a Wild Child._____LINKShttps://www.sallymcquillen.com/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-sally-mcquillen_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast
This year marks 20 years since Brokeback Mountain hit theaters. The film starred Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as two sheep herders who fall in love in a place and time that keeps them apart. Before its release, Hollywood considered it a huge risk. It went on to be a critical and box office success, but it also made a lot of folks so uncomfortable they made cheap jokes about it for years. Today, its legacy is a tough one to untangle.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureTo access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Astrid Sheckels continues the wit and whimsy of childhood through her marvelous and magnificent illustrations and storytelling. You might recognize her from the Hector Fox and Friends series or Sea Dog and Sea Dog Rescue, and she created the gorgeous cover and interior illustrations for Beyond Mulberry Glen by Millie Florence. Today we're chatting about her new book, Flora and the Jazzers, which Kirkus called “sumptuously illustrated” in their starred review and I couldn't agree more. This jazz-age Cinderella story starring a ferret named Flora and set in a 1920s New York hotel is going to blow you away, I just know it. Astrid is a New Englander who loves to paint animals in clothes, so clearly she is a woman after my own heart, and I just know you'll fall in love with her too.In this episode, you'll hear: How childhood family read-alouds instilled a love for stories in AstridThe way one of Astrid's earliest childhood drawings became the inspiration for FloraWhy a sketchbook is an ideal tool for budding creatives Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/astrid-sheckels Don't forget to pre-order your copy of Flora and the Jazzers and then tell us you did so you get your pre-order bonus mail!
On this SELECTED SHORTS, host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about moving out of familiar territory into new spaces and new understanding. In Meron Hadero's “The Thief's Tale,” read by Teagle F. Bougere, an émigré can't leave some of his old ways behind. “The Tallest Doll in New York City,” by Maria Dahvana Headley, imagines what happens when two iconic skyscrapers fall in love.It's read by Becca Blackwell. And summer trip yields unexpected treasures in Anne Tyler's “The Feather Behind the Rock,” read by Jane Curtin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of the Business Lunch podcast, Host Roland Frasier and guest Richard Lindner break down the subscription trap and why recurring revenue isn't always the ultimate solution it's made out to be.From the outside, subscription models look like a dream: predictable cash flow, higher valuations, and a business that doesn't start at zero each month. But as Roland and Richard reveal, the reality can be far more complicated.They dive into real stories from their portfolio companies, showing how recurring revenue can backfire through hidden churn, customer support debt, and endless innovation demands. You'll hear how even big players like Netflix constantly battle to keep customers engaged, and why smaller businesses often underestimate the true cost of service.This episode is a must-listen if you're considering shifting to a subscription model—or if you've already launched one and want to make sure it's sustainable.HIGHLIGHTS“Recurring revenue is great… until you're losing more members each month than you know how to gain.”“There's voluntary churn, where people cancel. But the killer is involuntary churn—declined payments, expired cards—that can quietly eat your business alive.”“If you're creating content subscriptions, pair them with community. Access is the real value that keeps people sticking around.”“Don't fall in love with the model. Define your business by who you serve, not just how you charge.”Mentioned in this EpisodeThe difference between breakage vs. consumption models (think Netflix vs. gym memberships)Why AI in customer support is changing the economics of subscription businessesHow to tell if your business should pursue a bolt-on subscription or avoid it altogether
In this powerful episode, Ali sits down with Liz Krueger to share her deeply personal journey through infertility and loss. After having her daughter at 35, Liz experienced a series of heartbreaking miscarriages—including one at 16 weeks, when she and her husband lost their baby girl.Liz opens up about the devastation of finding out her highest-graded embryo didn't survive the thaw, the hemorrhage and loss that followed another pregnancy, and the emotional toll of multiple retrievals and a chemical pregnancy. She also shares how she finally allowed herself to take a three-month leave from work to grieve—a step she had never given herself permission to take before.With raw honesty, Liz reflects on navigating profound grief, the heartbreak of losing embryos without her consent, and the resilience it has taken to keep moving forward. She also shares the hope and vulnerability of finally being pregnant again—and how she's feeling now, as she prepares to welcome her next baby this winter.EPISODE SPONSORS: BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Pre-orders are available now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipTHERALOGIXIG: @theralogixTheralogix offers evidence-based, physician-founded supplements designed to support reproductive health, from egg and sperm quality to prenatal wellness and beyond. Trusted by fertility specialists and patients alike, Theralogix products are independently tested for purity and potency—so you know you're getting only the best. Learn more at theralogix.comSave 15% right now at Theralogix.com with code INFERTILEAF. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie to dig into his solo directorial feature The Smashing Machine — a biopic‑adjacent portrait of UFC legend Mark Kerr starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The conversation ranges from genesis stories and casting experiments to the heavy emotional labor behind staging domestic fights, and how Benny's dual identity as actor-director shapes his approach to truth in film. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest Benny Safdie discuss… How the film began as a handwritten letter and a vintage sweater, and the surprising miscommunication that delayed the project Benny's desire to make emotional scenes feel like “virtual reality,” pushing the boundary between fiction and lived experience His method of breaking big scenes (fights, domestic conflict) into overlapping sections for pacing, focus, and emotional veracity Working with first-time actors and real athletes: adapting dialogue, rehearsal during casting, and honoring spontaneity The role of the score (with Nala Sinefroo) as an “actor” in the film, and how Benny collaborates with musicians Editing while shooting, watching dailies, and carrying the film in his mind from set to cut Struggles in balancing creative work with personal life, and how photography serves as a solitary creative practice Advice for emerging directors: start with something you intimately understand before trying to overreach Memorable Quotes: “What you write is meaningless if it doesn't sound good coming out of the person's mouth.” “I want it to feel like you were really there… the sound has to be 360.” “You have to love what's there. You have to fall in love with it.” “I call it liposuction for the end — shrink wrapping the film.” Guests: Benny Safdie Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram
This video series is a curated collection of reflections and summaries drawn from the 30 Days with the Qur'an series, where each Juz was explored over the month of Ramadan. While not a full tafsir, these concise and heartfelt talks aim to highlight key themes and insights from each Surah to inspire a deeper connection with the Qur'an. In this series, we've taken those reflections and focused them surah by surah, offering a dedicated video for each chapter of the Qur'an. The goal is to spark curiosity, build motivation, and encourage further study of the Qur'an in a manageable, engaging format. Whether you're revisiting familiar Surahs or exploring new ones, these summaries are here to help you pause, reflect, and fall in love with the Qur'an all over again.
We're kicking off Season 12 with a powerful introduction to our new coachee, Molly! In this intro episode, you'll get to know who Molly is, both in her business and in her life, and why she said yes to this experience of coaching publicly. She shares what's been working in her business, the challenges she's navigating right now, and the goals she's holding as she steps into this container. Most importantly, you'll hear her excitement (and fears) about what's to come. I have a feeling you're going to fall in love with Molly and be inspired by her willingness to go deep from the very beginning. In this episode, you'll hear: Molly's background and what drives her in business and life What life looks like right now as a business owner and mother Why she wanted to work together and what made her say yes to the podcast The challenges she's navigating that don't have a neat resolution yet The goals she's working toward as she steps into this season What she's most excited for — and most nervous about — in the journey ahead Episode Links Join my Facebook group Connect with Molly on Instagram Learn more about Molly on her website If you're enjoying the coaching you're hearing, check out my Ultimate Mini Course to Maximizing Results in 1:1 Coaching to learn the proven strategies & foundational tools for creating an in-demand container that gets your clients real results
We remember Jane Goodall, who spent her life working to protect the home of the chimpanzees she helped the world fall in love with. Alberta's premier revives the promise of a new oil corridor to the coast -- and an industry leader says, this time, all the right players are aligned to make it happen.A retired U.S. Navy captain says unequal fitness standards for men and women in combat roles don't exist -- and she doesn't know why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doesn't know that.For years, the century-old remains of a woman found in a Saskatoon well went unidentified. Now, police know who she was, thanks in part to some of her descendants -- who only just learned her story.A paleontologist says he experienced a "perfect moment" when he realized he was looking at an incredibly rare fossil of an incredibly old leech.Startling new research reveals the reason so many of us have "innie" belly buttons -- and the theory that our guts have their own gut instincts causes stomach upset in the world of science.As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that's well-versed in navel battles.
Are you new to faith and ready to open your Bible, but not sure where to start? In this episode, I'll walk you through five practical tips to make your Bible reading simple, enjoyable, and life-giving. From choosing the right translation, to understanding how the Bible is organized, to knowing the best book to begin with (hint: it's not Genesis!), you'll gain the tools you need to fall in love with God's Word. Plus, I'll share resources like The Bible Project and The Chosen study that will help bring the stories to life. And if you're still wondering which Bible translation will be easiest for you to read, don't miss Episode 69 where I break it all down so you can find the perfect fit. Don't let your Bible collect dust this time—start a habit that will transform your heart and grow your faith. ✨ Hit play, and let's dive in together!
Keith Sampson has built his career around one belief: our hardest moments can also be our greatest teachers. In this heartfelt conversation, Keith shares his personal story of loss, the lessons he learned from his father, and the decision that has guided him ever since—to grow through life, not just go through it. Together we talk about what it means to root your life in gratitude, to fall in love with the process of growth, and to embrace the influence you have in every relationship. Get ready to be inspired to see your own challenges in a new light.Join our exclusive email list and unlock even more valuable insights, expert advice, and bonus content to enhance your relationship superpowers. —sign up HERE today!Connect with Barb BettsInstagram: @barbbettsFacebook: @barbarambettsYouTube: youtube/@barbbettsWebsite: www.barbbetts.comLet's Stay in Touch!https://www.liinks.co/barbbettsBarb Betts is a sought-after keynote speaker, seasoned real estate expert, passionate educator, and the CEO of The RECollective, a thriving boutique brokerage in Southern California. Barb has delighted countless stages including, Inman Connect, WomanUP!, and at the National Association of REALTORS® Annual Conference. Whether she's teaching on referrals, authenticity or leveraging relationships, Barb brings an honest, compassionate, and transparent approach to every single stage. As a real estate professional, with over 20 years experience, Barb has mastered the ever changing real estate landscape and the balance of running a vibrant brokerage. Through her signature course, Real Estate By Relationship®, Barb educates business builders on the exact systems, proc...
Darius Christian is a GRAMMY- WINNING and genre-bending artist, producer, and creative. A prolific trombone and brass player with rich vocals. spoken word, and insatiable jubilant energy. You've heard him with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Lenny Kravitz, Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Jonas Brothers, Solange, Andrea Bocelli, Rihanna, DNCE, Bastille, Ricky Martin, Macy Gray, and Andy Grammar. You've watched him on America's Got Talent, The Tonight Show with Jay Rock, Good Morning America and Saturday Night Live, and CMT Music Awards. You've heard his music scores on Vice and you may have even seen him in campaigns for Nike, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, MasterCard & Cadillac. You could place him on the list of “Renaissance Men” due to his diverse experiences in modeling, film, composition, and media, but the real renaissance can be found in his music. Music to get lost. Music to fall in love. Music to laugh. Music to forget hate. Music. To know more about Darius visit his website: www.dariuschristian.com
Check out the latest Suite Spot episode featuring SVP and CMO at Best Western Hotels, Joelle Park! Joelle joins the Suite Spot to discuss the incredible BWH portfolio, their Life's a Trip campaign, marketing to different traveler segments, and much more. Be sure to catch the full episode now! Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree, here for another special edition of The Suite Spot. I am so excited to bring in our guest today. We're gonna be talking about everything, the Best Western Hotels and Resorts brand, but also marketing that is, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Joelle Park. Thank you so much, Joelle, for being on the Suite Spot with me today. Joelle Park: Thank you for having me, Ryan. Ryan Embree: We're gonna have a great conversation about marketing, about your wonderful brand. Some of the recognitions that the brand has seen recently. And we're gonna talk about some industries trends as well. But as per tradition here at the Suite Spot and really hospitality, we love to hear everyone's kind of journey story that led you in. You know, sometimes we have people just fall into the industry, but at the end of the day, a lot of people fall in love with our industry 'cause hospitality is one of the, if not best industries to work in. Talk to us a little bit about your story, Joelle, and what led you to SVP and CMO at Best Western Hotel and Resorts. Joelle Park: Thanks, Ryan. Well, I'm really excited to be here and it sounds like many others. I have fallen into hospitality and fallen in love. I've spent over two decades in marketing overall working across brand strategy, customer experience, communications, and on every project, every account, it's about driving results through innovative marketing. Early in my career, I started agency site and I partnered up some incredible brands in retail, entertainment, technology, and my last client was hospitality. And that's where I fell in love with the industry. And now I've spent really more than 16 years in hospitality telling compelling stories. I have a love of travel personally, but I also just believe in the power of travel to make the world a better place. So I've been fortunate to take on some leadership roles spanning across loyalty. Now product development and something I'm especially passionate about is culture and customer experience, because the most powerful form of advertising really is the customer experience here at BWH Hotels. I have the privilege of leading our marketing, communications, loyalty and partnerships teams, and that's encompassing of Best Western rewards and Worlds Hotels rewards. So excited to share more about what we're up to. Ryan Embree: Yeah, it's exciting to hear and it's interesting because hospitality, you talk to a lot of hoteliers in the hospitality world, and they say, although it's a massive industry, right, it's a very small world. You run into people that you know all the time. Sometimes you're working with one brand, then you go to another brand. But I always find it fascinating to find stories like yours, Joelle, where you start outside of hospitality maybe, and then find your way into it. Because I do think that really does show the passion and love that people have towards our industry because once that bug, you know, and it happens to travel too, it grabs a hold of you. It's hard to let go. And here you are. And a lot of the hospitality professionals that I have spoken to they've had that exposure to other industries. And there's just something about hospitality that is so special. And I think you nailed it on the head about talking about the power that travel has. And one of the things within travel is storytelling. And I've heard you in other interviews talk about your passion and storytell...
October is Libra giving way to Scorpio: balance slipping into intensity, charm into obsession, the mirror into the abyss. It's the season of mystery, of hidden rooms, of long looks inward. We're calling it The Shadow Cellar.So what does that mean in the glass? It means wines that feel a little uncanny, a little more textural, more emotional than intellectual. It means wines that feel a little strange in the best way — wines that make you pause, tilt your head, and go, wait, what is this? Sometimes it's a red that's darker, moodier, and more intense than you're used to. Other times it's a white that smells like flowers, spices, or even incense — beautiful but polarizing, the kind of wine you either fall in love with or swear off forever. These are not wines designed to please everyone. They're wines that ask: do you like this, or don't you? And if you do, what does that say about you?This month is about tuning into your own taste. Your palate is not a performance — it's an identity. Wine isn't here to tell you who you should be; it's here to reflect who you are when no one's watching.Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthorn You can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.com If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe! Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
The Bears have turned the corner and there's no looking back. Benjohnson is quickly making the team in his own insane image and Caleb has the clutch gene that no Bears quarterback has ever possessed, at least in our lifetime. The Bears may be 2-2 but it feels like they're 17-0 because they might never lose again. Come along for the ride, and fall in love with benjohnson with us.
Send a question for 'Ask Megan'Hey Podcasters!Have you ever had an amazing idea for a show… only to get completely stuck on the name? You brainstorm a dozen options, check Apple Podcasts, and they're all taken. Or worse, you find one you like, but it doesn't really capture what your podcast is about.Naming is one of the biggest roadblocks for new podcasters. Too clever, and no one can find it. Too generic, and it blends in. No wonder so many shows stall before they ever launch.That's why in this video, we're sharing what makes a strong podcast name:Clear over clever helps listeners instantly know what your show is about.Keep it short so your title is easier to say, share, and search.Long-term thinking can help you choose a name that grows with your show.Check availability to make sure you don't fall in love with a name that's already taken. And here's more good news: you don't have to figure it out alone. We just launched a free Podcast Name Generator that makes the process easier (and faster).Here's how it works:Enter your show description (plus tone and format, if you want).Get a dozen tailored name ideas matched to your concept.Each suggestion is instantly checked against The Podcast Index, so you'll know if it's unique.Try the Podcast Name GeneratorNaming your podcast doesn't have to stall your progress. With the Podcast Name Generator, you can find a name that fits your show and sets you up for growth.If you're looking for more ways to grow your show, be sure to check Podcasting Made Simple Live on October 16th. This is a premium virtual event for podcast hosts and guests that helps grow influence, revenue, and expertise. You can use code BUZZLIVE for a free ticket! Have a question for Megan? Send a text!That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
It's Mighty Monday, and Ryan is here to dive into one of his favorite movies ever: Little Big League.ABOUT LITTLE BIG LEAGUEWhen his grandfather dies, 12-year-old Billy Heywood inherits the Minnesota Twins baseball team — and decides to manage them himself. Navigating locker room politics, skeptical players, and the pressures of big league life, Billy tries to prove that heart (and kid logic) might just beat experience.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR LITTLE BIG LEAGUEJune 29, 1994 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF LITTLE BIG LEAGUELuke Edwards as Billy HeywoodTimothy Busfield as Lou CollinsJohn Ashton as Mac MacnallyAshley Crow as Jenny HeywoodKevin Dunn as Arthur GoslinJason Robards as Thomas HeywoodDirected by Andrew ScheinmanBRAN'S LITTLE BIG LEAGUE SYNOPSISIt's little league baseball time, folks, and little Billy Haywood is a bit of a baseball genius. He knows all the rules and even helps the ump with a call. Unfortunately, he's not very good at actually playing baseball himself. Billy's grandpa, Thomas, comes to watch him play, and he just seems like a normal grandpa—until we find out he's filthy rich and owns the Minnesota Twins.Billy goes to a Twins game with Grandpa, and it's clear all the players know and love him. Grandpa convinces Billy's mom to let him come back on Tuesday night to see Roger Clemens pitch. But when Billy gets home to get ready, he finds out Grandpa has passed away—and left the team to him.Billy takes this responsibility seriously. When he decides he doesn't like how the manager is running things, he fires him. After a brief search, Billy appoints himself as manager. The players are skeptical, but Billy promises that if he doesn't get the last-place Twins moving up the standings in a few weeks, he'll resign.Things start rocky, but after Billy implores the team to just have fun and fall in love with baseball again, they begin to win. Meanwhile, Billy's life outside baseball starts to shift. His buddies notice he's always busy, he has to bench one of his favorite players, and things get complicated when his mom starts dating one of his players—Lou. To make matters worse, Billy curses out an ump in front of his mom.When his mom decides to go out with Lou for her birthday, Billy spite-benches him, which leads to a losing skid. Eventually, Billy admits he's not having fun anymore and tells his mom he's tired of being a grown-up. He apologizes to the team and reinstates Lou.The Twins bounce back, and after winning their last games, they face Seattle in a one-game playoff. Down to their final out, Lou steps up to the plate. Before batting, he tells Billy he asked his mom to marry him, and she said, “Ask Billy.” Billy tells him he can marry her whether he hits a homer or not.Lou faces Randy Johnson and smacks a long fly ball to center—it looks like a home run, but Ken Griffey Jr. robs it. Season over.Billy tells the players he's officially stepping down as manager. They push back, but he insists he'll still be around as owner. The movie ends with Billy being told no one has left the stadium—they're all cheering for him. He goes out for the curtain call. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kelsen Caldwell drives a bus in and around Seattle for King County Metro. As a bus driver, sometimes there's downtime if your bus is moving too fast. What do you do with all that extra time? If you're Kelsen, you fall in love with birds.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Every so often, you encounter The Perfect Movie: something with a screenplay, cast, and direction that combine in a way that reminds you of what happens when everyone working on a movie gets it exactly right. History is Made at Night (1937) is one of those movies. Join us for a conversation about how a film that accelerates emotions almost to the level of farce and shifts between genres like a bored teenager with a remote control still dramatizes perfectly what it's like to fall in love. Hervé Dumont's 1993 book Frank Borzage: The Life and Films of a Hollywood Romantic offers complete coverage of Borzage's entire career: the more than 100 films he made and the effect of those films on movie audiences, especially between 1920 and 1940. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on X and on Letterboxd–and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as his many film-related author interviews on The New Books Network. Read Mike Takla's substack, The Grumbler's Almanac, for commentary on offbeat topics of the day. 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
The idea of using our sexuality, as lesbians, for the male "gaze" is no longer something we can stand behind - and in this episode we talk about our "graduation" process through understanding that the only person we need acceptance from is ourselves. When you can truly live a life for you - and let go of society's expectations - you'll fall in love with yourself all over again.
Every so often, you encounter The Perfect Movie: something with a screenplay, cast, and direction that combine in a way that reminds you of what happens when everyone working on a movie gets it exactly right. History is Made at Night (1937) is one of those movies. Join us for a conversation about how a film that accelerates emotions almost to the level of farce and shifts between genres like a bored teenager with a remote control still dramatizes perfectly what it's like to fall in love. Hervé Dumont's 1993 book Frank Borzage: The Life and Films of a Hollywood Romantic offers complete coverage of Borzage's entire career: the more than 100 films he made and the effect of those films on movie audiences, especially between 1920 and 1940. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on X and on Letterboxd–and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as his many film-related author interviews on The New Books Network. Read Mike Takla's substack, The Grumbler's Almanac, for commentary on offbeat topics of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
Celebrating another #1 for Swedish House Mafia, Axwell joins us for the FIRST TIME on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Wait So Long"! He shares how the song was born, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release.Axwell also answers a question he has never been asked before, and we get to know him & SHM better w #FinkysFirsts!Find out about:if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing upif 'Axwell' was his first choice for an artist project name, and what other pseudonyms he hadif 'Swedish House Mafia' was their first choice for the project namehis first time playing for a crowdthe first dance song that made him fall in love w EDMthe first thing he notices about a crowd when he steps out on stageFollow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials!Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America's Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
It's a new era for ATWYRM! Tune in as Jenna and Kevin answer all your note-worthy questions about this new adventure! From the musicals they plan on watching, to whether 'KPop Demon Hunters' will be included on their watch list, their upcoming guests, and the musicals that first made them fall in love with the genre! Plus, Jenna opens up about her time performing and recording alongside future stars with Broadway Kids! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The fastest way to fall in love with people? Ask them what they're praying for. Or let them pray for you. This is a deeply personal episode. Danielle opens up about the end of her marriage and how prayer—both hers and others'—became a lifeline. She shares how carrying twelve friends' prayers through the sacred temples of Egypt opened her up to the intimacy of prayer—raw, messy, holy. She talks about moving from “polished petitions” to unfiltered conversations with the Divine, and the healing power of asking others to hold you in prayer when your own heart is breaking. In this episode: Danielle's deeply personal reflection on heartbreak A Prayer from Michelle for Broken Hearts How asking for prayers during heartbreak becomes medicine Why the most powerful prayers are messy and real MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Daily Energetics—a course that teaches you how to align your to-dos with planetary rhythms. Sign up by Sunday, September 28, and you'll receive a FREE 2026 CENTERED Planner (daily or weekly edition). Interested in coming to Egypt in 2026? Email support@daniellelaporte.com for more info. GetHeartCentered.com—Download the FREE Astro + Events calendar and sync your plans with the planets Follow + Subscribe to With Love, Danielle on Substack for weekly essays + more Join the CENTERED Collective
On this episode, Ali talks to Broadway star and motivational speaker Sarrah Strimel Bentley, whose story is as powerful as it is vulnerable. After dazzling audiences in seven Broadway shows, Sarrah's life took a shocking turn when she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. The treatment plan didn't just mean chemotherapy and a double mastectomy—it also came with the devastating news that her fertility would be at risk.Sarrah opens up about the whirlwind that followed: racing to freeze embryos before starting chemo, navigating “funky sperm morphology” with her husband, experiencing the raw, messy emotions of IVF in the face of a cancer diagnosis, and what happened when they pivoted to a surrogacy journey. She shares the moments that broke her—like crying so loudly her neighbors called security—and the humor and grace that carried her through (“Prayer and Pinot Grigio”).Follow Sarrah on IG: @sarrahstrimelbentleyEPISODE SPONSORS: BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Pre-orders are available now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipPHERDALIG: pherdal_sciencePherDal is the world's first and only FDA-cleared, sterile, at-home insemination kit designed to help people build their families in the comfort of home. Created by parents who've been there, PherDal is safe, simple, and affordable—putting more options in your hands as you grow your family. Explore at PherDal.com.EXTEND FERTILITY IG: @extendfertilitywww.extendfertility.comFertility shouldn't be dictated by a timeline. Extend Fertility offers cutting-edge egg and embryo freezing, infertility care, and IVF—all designed to put you in control. Their approach? Research driven, transparent, and personalized. With a world-class lab, exceptional verified success rates backed by nearly a decade of egg freezing results, and pricing lower than the national average, Extend Fertility is making reproductive care more accessible and effective than ever. Whether you're preserving fertility for the future or actively trying to conceive, they're here with expert support every step of the way. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In today's Jack Johnson themed show Chas and David attempt to understand the appeal of bubbly toes, define the exact moment 3-chord guitarists go from hero to zero, make a case against the board sock, fall in love with kneeboarding, and a secret truth about Chas's upbringing reveals the cheat code to 99% of his ire. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, our second-ever guest on the podcast Gracin (@emgracedawg) makes a highly anticipated return to the show!! Drew and Gracin unpack Love Island, putting crystals under someone's pillow to make them fall in love, rural blueberry festivals, working sales at the Apple store, Chuck E. Cheese parking lot makeouts, and so much more. Gracin IG: https://www.instagram.com/emgracedawg/?hl=enGracin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emgracedawg?lang=enFollow The Comment Section on IG! https://www.instagram.com/thecommentsection/ eBay is the place for pre-loved and vintage fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What you'll discover in this episode:The real reason most people never question their predetermined pathWhy exhaustion might be your signal to pivot everythingHow to build a business when you have zero evidence yetWhat if the life you've carefully planned isn't the one you're meant to live?There's this moment that happens when you're living someone else's version of your life. You might not even realize it at first. You're checking all the boxes, following the plan, doing what you're supposed to do. But something feels off. Something feels hollow. Maybe you've felt it too. That gnawing sense that the dreams you've been chasing might not actually be yours.That's exactly what happened to our guest today. Picture this: you're 22, fresh out of college with a prestigious degree, job offers waiting, and the golden path to success stretched out in front of you. Then you fall in love while studying abroad and suddenly everything you thought you wanted feels like someone else's story.Today our guest is Samantha Smith, an entrepreneur and personal brand strategist who helps women build authentic businesses around their unique gifts. She's built a successful coaching practice and podcast after walking away from everything that looked right on paper to follow what felt right in her heart.Links from the episode:Show Notes: mindlove.com/420Join the Mind Love CollectiveSign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspiredSupport Mind Love SponsorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.