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Guy Adami and Dan Nathan discuss upcoming market-moving events such as FedEx and Nike earnings, Fed Chair Powell's testimony, and critical economic indicators like the PCE inflation reading. The conversation also covers the market's response to escalations in Iran, implications for crude oil prices, and the broader economic impact. The episode outlines market dynamics, investor sentiment, and strategic insights amid evolving global scenarios. After the break, Dan Nathan hosts Stephanie Guild, CIO at Robinhood. They discuss the Fed meeting outcomes, expectations on interest rates, and economic impacts of tariffs and geopolitical tensions. They delve into market reactions, S&P earnings projections, monetary policy, and investor sentiment. Stephanie provides insights on tech disruptions, AI's influence on the economy, stock market valuations, and opportunities beyond the mega-cap tech stocks. They also explore the strategic operations within Robinhood, such as their new asset management service and how they're leveraging AI to enhance customer experience. The conversation highlights the adaptability required in today's market environment and Robinhood's approach to staying competitive. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored equities and oil market reaction to the U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend. The anchors also discussed what to make of Tesla's robotaxi launch, which took place Sunday in Austin, Texas. The CEO of Amrize -- the North American spin-off of Swiss cement giant Holcim -- joined the anchors at Post 9 to discuss his company's public debut on the New York Stock Exchange as well as where data centers fit into Amrize's future. Also in focus: Tech's hot June, M&A buzz surrounding Bank of New York Mellon and Northern Trust, remembering FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died over the weekend at the age of 80. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

In our news wrap Saturday, a security guard shot and killed a gunman who wounded one person at a church in Michigan, a yacht crash in New York City injured dozens, Gov. Abbott signed a law requiring public schools in Texas to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms, the founder of FedEx died at age 80, and the eastern half of the U.S. is sweltering in a dangerous heat wave. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ready to launch a home-based business in 2025? Speedy Freight is the new U.K. franchise shaking up the U.S. logistics market — and it's built for entrepreneurs who want low overhead, high margins, and fast scalability.In this episode of Eye on Franchising, I interview Dana DeMarino (Franchise FastLane) and Kody Slade (President of U.S. Operations) for the official U.S. breakdown of Speedy Freight, one of the fastest-growing courier and logistics franchise brands.What you'll learn:✅ What makes Speedy Freight different from FedEx, UPS, or DHL✅ Why it's a true “people-led, tech-enabled” franchise✅ How you can run this business from home — no trucks or warehouses required✅ What it costs to get started ($72K – $160K investment)✅ How it scales, who it's right for, and how much you can make

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An Ohio couple that owned multiple trucking companies pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges related to COVID-19 loan programs, fraudulently obtaining over $900,000. Ajay and Ruhi Chawla used these funds primarily for real estate acquisitions instead of employee payroll for their four trucking-related businesses. A new U.S. Department of Transportation enforcement policy is drawing criticism from the Truck Safety Coalition, who warn it could lead to "political interference" and undermine safety oversight. The policy would allow truck drivers and companies under investigation to petition DOT officials, potentially causing a "chilling effect" on federal regulators and risking disciplinary action against FMCSA investigators. Independent terminal operator Outpost has acquired four new facilities, bringing its national network to 25 locations, with plans to add another eight to ten by year-end. Supported by a $500 million capital fund, Outpost offers truck parking, maintenance partnerships, and cross-dock facilities, differentiating itself from traditional travel centers by focusing heavily on truck capacity rather than free parking.  A trailer carrying 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, valued at $1.4 million, was stolen overnight from a Love's Travel Stop in Bennett, Colorado. This high-value cargo heist highlights a 27% surge in cargo theft, with the scale of the operation suggesting potential inside involvement due to the specialized equipment needed to move the heavy pallets.  The Port of Los Angeles experienced a surprising dip in May container volumes, snapping a 10-month growth streak, with imports falling 9% year-over-year. An economist warned that ongoing tariffs, averaging 55% on Chinese imports, could effectively increase costs to American families by about $2,500 annually, disproportionately affecting lower-income households. FedEx has deployed an AI-powered robotic arm at its Cologne, Germany, air gateway to improve package sorting precision, the first of its kind in FedEx's European network. This robot processes up to 1,000 small packages per hour, ensuring labels are correctly oriented for scanning, which enhances efficiency and reduces physical strain on employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might not think that often about medium-duty trucks, but they're all around you: ambulances, UPS and FedEx delivery trucks, school buses. And although they make up a relatively small share of vehicles on the road, they generate an outsized amount of carbon pollution. They're also a surprisingly ripe target for electrification, because so many medium-duty trucks drive fewer than 150 miles a day.On this week's episode of Shift Key, Rob and Jesse talk with John Henry Harris, the cofounder and CEO of Harbinger Motors. Harbinger is a Los Angeles-based startup that sells electric and hybrid chassis for medium-duty vehicles, such as delivery vans, moving trucks, and ambulances. Rob, John, and Jesse chat about why medium-duty trucking is unlike any other vehicle segment, how to design an electric truck to last 20 years, and how President Trump's tariffs are already stalling out manufacturing firms. Shift Key is hosted by Jesse Jenkins, a professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University, and Robinson Meyer, Heatmap's executive editor. Mentioned: Harbinger MotorsCalStart's data on medium-duty electric trucks deployed in the U.S.Here's the chart that John showed Rob and Jesse.It draws on data from Bloomberg in China, the ICCT, and the Calstart ZET Dashboard in the United States.Jesse's case for EVs with gas tanks — which are called extended range electric vehiclesThor's extended range electric vehicle RVJesse's upshift; Rob's downshift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Ohio couple that owned multiple trucking companies pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges related to COVID-19 loan programs, fraudulently obtaining over $900,000. Ajay and Ruhi Chawla used these funds primarily for real estate acquisitions instead of employee payroll for their four trucking-related businesses. A new U.S. Department of Transportation enforcement policy is drawing criticism from the Truck Safety Coalition, who warn it could lead to "political interference" and undermine safety oversight. The policy would allow truck drivers and companies under investigation to petition DOT officials, potentially causing a "chilling effect" on federal regulators and risking disciplinary action against FMCSA investigators. Independent terminal operator Outpost has acquired four new facilities, bringing its national network to 25 locations, with plans to add another eight to ten by year-end. Supported by a $500 million capital fund, Outpost offers truck parking, maintenance partnerships, and cross-dock facilities, differentiating itself from traditional travel centers by focusing heavily on truck capacity rather than free parking.  A trailer carrying 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, valued at $1.4 million, was stolen overnight from a Love's Travel Stop in Bennett, Colorado. This high-value cargo heist highlights a 27% surge in cargo theft, with the scale of the operation suggesting potential inside involvement due to the specialized equipment needed to move the heavy pallets.  The Port of Los Angeles experienced a surprising dip in May container volumes, snapping a 10-month growth streak, with imports falling 9% year-over-year. An economist warned that ongoing tariffs, averaging 55% on Chinese imports, could effectively increase costs to American families by about $2,500 annually, disproportionately affecting lower-income households. FedEx has deployed an AI-powered robotic arm at its Cologne, Germany, air gateway to improve package sorting precision, the first of its kind in FedEx's European network. This robot processes up to 1,000 small packages per hour, ensuring labels are correctly oriented for scanning, which enhances efficiency and reduces physical strain on employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.   Also today, an easy, low tech solution to the porch pirate problem.  Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Porch Pirate Solution: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Will Social Security Run Out? Sell Stuff Online: The Best Sites and Apps Shared Equity Mortgage: Meaning, Pros and Cons, FAQs Avoid Porch Pirates With These Delivery Options From Amazon, UPS, FedEx and USPS How a Promising Home Hack Is Stopping Porch Pirates Every Time Best budget road bikes 2025 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds What Is an ABLE Account? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Nicole: Willingness to take bold leaps and embrace the unknown.Imagine a world where cancer is as treatable as the flu. That's the vision Nicole Paulk, the founder and CEO of Siren Biotechnology, is working tirelessly to bring to life. Driven by groundbreaking science, Nicole's company is on the brink of launching clinical trials for a revolutionary cancer treatment.Nicole's work leverages engineered viruses—those that don't make you sick—to deliver genetic medicines directly to cancer cells. These “good viruses” act as a delivery system for anti-tumor drugs, targeting difficult-to-treat cancers like recurrent high-grade gliomas, a fatal brain cancer. “We started to see data that looked really promising in this space,” Nicole explained, adding, “We felt a moral obligation to go after this cancer where there's just this huge unmet need.”Siren Biotechnology's approach is designed to have broad applications. Unlike treatments that target specific genetic mutations, their method has the potential to work on various tumor types. Nicole describes it as using viruses like a “little FedEx delivery truck” that can be engineered to deliver medicine precisely where it's needed in the body.This innovation didn't happen overnight. Nicole, a former professor of virology at UCSF, took the bold step of leaving academia to launch Siren Biotechnology. “I decided to resign from my faculty position and go be the founder and CEO just because I was so excited about the data and what we had so far,” she shared.In addition to traditional venture capital funding, Siren Biotechnology is inviting the public to invest through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign. This unique opportunity allows patients, families, and supporters touched by cancer to be part of their journey. “We wanted to bring patients and their families onto our cap table,” Nicole said. “It's a way to involve them in the conversation much earlier.”Siren Biotechnology's work could redefine cancer care and inspire a new model for patient-centered innovation. With clinical trials just months away, the future looks brighter for those battling cancer—and for all of us who dream of a world where cancer is no longer a death sentence.tl;dr:Nicole Paulk's Siren Biotechnology transforms viruses into targeted cancer therapies with universal potential.The company focuses on recurrent high-grade gliomas, a fatal brain cancer with no standard treatment.Nicole left academia to lead Siren, leveraging her groundbreaking virology research to launch the company.Siren's unique crowdfunding campaign lets patients and families invest in the fight against cancer.Nicole's superpower, fearless innovation, drives her bold mission to revolutionize cancer care.How to Develop Fearless Innovation As a SuperpowerNicole's superpower is her willingness to take bold leaps and embrace the unknown. After spending nearly two decades building her academic career, Nicole left her position as a virology professor at UCSF to start Siren Biotechnology. She explained, “I feel like my superpower is just kind of being willing to jump off the cliff without a parachute and be like, we're going to figure it out. We're going to make it work.”Nicole exemplified fearless innovation when her research led to a groundbreaking discovery about the biology of a virus, one that required rewriting existing textbooks. Initially met with skepticism, her work was later validated and became a foundation for Siren Biotechnology's cancer treatment. This pivotal moment highlights Nicole's courage to challenge conventional knowledge and pursue transformative ideas.Tips for Developing This Superpower:Be willing to question conventional wisdom and explore new paths.Take calculated risks, even if it means stepping away from a well-defined career path.Embrace discomfort and uncertainty as a necessary part of innovation.Engage others by communicating your vision in relatable and accessible ways.By following Nicole's example and advice, you can make fearless innovation a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileNicole Paulk (she/her):CEO, Founder, President, Siren BiotechnologyAbout Siren Biotechnology: We are combining two transformative therapeutic technologies – AAV gene therapy and cytokine immunotherapy – into a single, reimagined modality that overcomes key challenges and redefines how we destroy tumor cells and elicit anti-tumor immunity.This is the first AAV gene therapy drug product that can be made once and used in numerous indications – a huge leap forward for the field. This drastically reduces clinical development times, manufacturing timelines, and capital needs for each clinical trial. Most importantly, ‘universal' means countless solid tumor cancer patients – regardless of tumor type or mutations – may benefit from this breakthrough approach.Website: sirenbiotechnology.comX/Twitter Handle: @SirenBioCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/SirenBiotechnologyOther URL: wefunder.com/siren.biotechnologyBiographical Information: Dr. Nicole Paulk is the CEO, Founder, and President of Siren Biotechnology and has dedicated her career to advancing the field of gene therapy. With nearly two decades of expertise, Nicole has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge advances to propel the field of gene therapy forward for a wide range of diseases.Before founding Siren, Nicole held various leadership positions in academia and industry and most notably was an Assistant Adj Professor of AAV Gene Therapy in the UCSF Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics before leaving to found Siren. Nicole has a B.S. in Medical Microbiology, a Ph.D. in Viral Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine from OHSU, and completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship and Instructorship in Human Gene Therapy at Stanford University prior to starting her lab at UCSF. Nicole is a pioneer in the development of next-generation AAV platforms for gene repair, gene transfer and gene editing, directed evolution for novel engineered capsid evolution, and comparative multi-omic approaches to interrogate translational AAV biology.Nicole is a renowned expert in gene therapy and has consulted extensively for big pharma, written draft CMC guidance for the FDA, and sits on the Scientific Advisory Boards for Sarepta, Astellas, Metagenomi, Dyno Therapeutics, CEVEC, GRO Biosciences, Excision BioTherapeutics, WhiteLab Genomics, Johns Hopkins Gene Therapy Initiative, the Gene Therapy for Rare Disorders Searchlight Program, and several stealth startups. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Boston Globe, Endpoints, STAT, Phacilitate, GEN, BioPharma Dive, Evaluate Vantage, SF Business Times, WIRED, Drug Discovery World, MIT Tech Review, C&EN, and more. She sits on the Scientific Editorial Boards of the journals Gene Therapy, Human Gene Therapy, and Biopharma International Gene Therapy. She is the Chair of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Translational Science Committee, and a member of the ASGCT Cancer Cell and Gene Therapy Committee and the Biocom California Cell and Gene Therapy Committee. She has invented numerous AAV gene therapy technologies that have been shared or licensed to dozens of gene therapy companies and nonprofit groups working in rare diseases.Outside of work, you can find Nicole adventure traveling (think whitewater rafting meets backcountry trekking), snowboarding, planning elaborate Halloween parties complete with animatronics and ghoulish menus, tending her vegetable garden, and obsessing over the latest wearable gadgets. If you're trying to track her down at a conference and can't find her, it's because she snuck off to an oyster bar.X/Twitter Handle: @Nicole_PaulkLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/nicolepaulkInstagram Handle: @sirenbioSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Kingscrowd and Crowdfunding Made Simple. 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Thanks to sponsors DNA and DealMaker, this event is free to watch and amplifies the voices of underrepresented and mission-aligned entrepreneurs. Don't miss this inspiring evening where capital meets purpose—tune in to discover and support the next wave of impact-driven innovation.SuperCrowd25, August 21st and 22nd: This two-day virtual event is an annual tradition but with big upgrades for 2025! We'll be streaming live across the web and on TV via e360tv. Soon, we'll open a process for nominating speakers. Check back!Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Devin Thorpe is featured in a free virtual masterclass series hosted by Irina Portnova titled Break Free, Elevate Your Money Mindset & Call In Overflow, focused on transforming your relationship with money through personal stories and practical insights. 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From Intern to CAE at FedEx: In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Meziere, newly promoted Chief Audit Executive at FedEx.Jamie shares her remarkable journey from a small-town Mississippi intern to leading FedEx's global audit function.We discuss career pivots, self-doubt, taking bold leaps, and what she hopes every new intern believes on their first day.A must-listen for anyone on the internal audit career path.

In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Bryan Eagle, founder of Glanris, to explore a groundbreaking innovation: carbon-neutral concrete made from rice hulls. Bryan shares how his team transforms agricultural waste into a pozzolanic biochar that can replace Portland cement—dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of concrete. They discuss challenges in scaling this technology, how regulations are driving adoption, and where sustainable building materials might gain the most traction globally. Bryan also highlights the circular potential of decentralized kilns that generate not just materials, but power and carbon credits. An inspiring look at how tech, agriculture, and architecture intersect to build a greener future.More About Bryan Eagle: Bryan is a serial entrepreneurial team member with multiple successful exits.  He co-founded Glanris in 2019 to help address climate change through the development of industrial scale biochar production.  Bryan lead the development of Glanris' biochar application development, including the patents on rice hull biochar in water filtration and work done in biochar in cement, inoculated soil amendments, and tire productions.  With BET, he helped design their rice hull kiln.  Prior to Glanris, Bryan ran his own consulting/investment company, Memphis Ventures. His primary focus was helping telecom/IoT companies, aviation related companies and supporting companies in the non-profit incubator/foundation he created in 1999, Emerge Memphis.   His experience with IoT systems began when he founded Skywire in 1993 to develop remote monitoring systems.  Skywire designed, developed and patented Coca-Cola's first intelligent vending platform that is still in use today on millions of machines worldwide.  Skywire also designed systems for PepsiCo, FedEx and Total Gas among others. He sold Skywire to Marconi Online Systems in 1998.  After Skywire his next start-up was Media4 which he helped sell to EchoStar in 1999.  Prior to Skywire, Eagle was a member of the executive management team of Cylix Communications Corporation, a specialized provider of satellite and fiber managed data networks.  Eagle was part of the team that led the management buyout of Cylix from GE.  After a successful turnaround of the business, Cylix was sold to France Telecom in 1993.  Prior to Cylix, Bryan was part of the launch of the Discovery Channel and one of the original shareholders. Eagle holds a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Columbia University.  He also serves on several corporate, educational and community Boards of Directors.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmeagleiii/ https://www.glanris.com/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

The FedEx Fuel Surcharge is an additional charge that FedEx applies to its shipping rates to adjust for the varying fuel costs. Both ground and air shipping services can have fuel surcharges. Fuel prices can be volatile, frequently changing due to various global factors. By applying a fuel surcharge that varies depending on current fuel prices, FedEx (and other carriers that use similar mechanisms) can stabilize its pricing model without constantly changing its base rates. Read More Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping? Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

In this episode, I'm sharing the best tips for maximizing your budget when it comes to party planning - especially kids parties.   I have this way of doing it that's efficient and organized and easy to decide what's worth paying for and what's better to do yourself.    I'm sharing specific examples from the Party I just threw for Parker because I think it will give you lots and lots of ideas for the parties you plan in the future.   This one was a baseball and ice cream theme so I definitely needed ice cream cones.  I got two quotes for companies to scoop fresh ice cream and make ice cream sandwiches and both came in around $850. Instead, I bought the mini ice cream cones from Trader Joe's for $.46 each - brushed them with a little water and dip them in sprinkles and the kids were so happy.  I took what would have been something like $12 per kid and made it $.46 and if they had two cones, I made it one dollar.  And it had the same feeling as doing the expensive vendor, and nobody knew the difference!   There are so many ways to plan your parties so you spend the money in the most strategic ways and and figure out ways to keep things low in cost, but have a big impact.      Tips!    -spread out your spend    -get multiple quotes    -start early if you can    -set max budgets for some of the creative people    -do half vendor, half yourself (balloons and treats)    -hat vendor - $450 - DIY would have been similar plus helper time to do it    -caricature - $300 for 3 hours - best deal in town    -pizzas & taco guy- sometimes make it pretty and sometimes just to feed people    -snack table is so easy and so useful and ads to decor    -print signs at a store like FEDEX - then I had my sign girl just do 2 main signs    -print tags, papers and “stickers” yourself    -pizza boxes had our logo on it - just paper cut and taped    -Etsy has great resources    -before you rent - see what you would spend buying and do you have a place to store?  This time I spent too much on a wood wall - but I decided I needed it too late    -you either have to spend lots of time or lots of money!  But you dont have to do both    -use the school of YouTube      ***Here's the link to my new party book!!*** https://howtobeawesomeateverything.com/pages/the-ultimate-kids-party-planning-guidebook     CHEERS to your next awesome party!! 

Big Jolt 2025 Welcome to the Parkflyer Podcast for this weeks episode we start in the studio as Shannon Prepares for Big Jolt out in California.  We want to thank Shannon for attending the event and bringing us coverage from the event with Craig and Matt in tow.  Jreat fun was had by all and despite the mishaps the weekend turned out great.  The best paint job was an SR71 painted in FedEx colors along with the Alaskan Salmon paint job that everyone really enjoyed.  Our Heartfelt sorrow for our buddy Harry who lost one of his airframes this weekend, sorry to hear about that….Lots of great airplanes were in attendance and some great flying by all the pilots participating.  Shannon pointed out that some of the larger Turbine size airframes were converted into EDF and flew really well.  Thanks to everyone who participated and to all the pilots who support our podcast.

"Yep, Abby was barking in the audience. And that's one of those moments were I'm like, I live in the Twilight Zone." Unfortunately for Christi she lives on Earth, and unfortunately for you that cringe-inducing moment didn't make the final cut of "3 Soloists, One Star". Thankfully the producers notes have pulled through once again and preserved this little barking episode for us!Something unfortunately not on the cutting room floor is Christy, though not for long! Sarah H doesn't receive a costume because she wasn't initially participating in the group dance, but Abby says they've already ordered one for her and it's on the way. But Christy takes issue with this and takes Abby to task for not having a costume ready. The consequences are swift and Sarah H is dropped form the group number. She'll be allowed to rejoin the group if she attend the competition without her mother, but Christy is not prepared to let that happen.Meanwhile the soloists are prepped and ready to. Chloe and Kendall are given a chance to shine for once, Kendall reaping the benefits of her Maddie choreography. Meanwhile Nia is still a dog! Will Nia be able to overcome her canine predicament? Tune-in to find out!Quotes“We did it, but again we did it in a different way. Our trash was justifiable trash!" (16:27-16:32 | Christi)“If you read the rules at a dance competition, almost all of them, you are not allowed to say what studio you are from in your costuming.” (25:04-25:12 | Christi)“Matt is texting me about Mohan's chicken wings. He's eating Mohan's chicken wings right now! He's like I love these chicken wings! Yes Matt, we know." (28:26-28:33 | Christi)“The moms on Dance Moms are annoying as f**K. They act like teenage girls, but worse. Awe, thanks!" (48:52-48:57 | Christi & Kelly)LinksSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50aSBAYXH_9yU2YkKyXZ0w Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/backtothebarreThank you to Ashley Jana for allowing us to use Electricity!! Follow her on IG HERE: https://instagram.com/ashleyjanamusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Download Electricity HERE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/electricity/1497482509?i=1497482510Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiakFollow Kelly on IG: www.instagram.com/kellylhyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Barber is proof that you can make big changes in life to find your true happiness, even if the happiness is different than what you imagined as a child. Scott moved his family from Huntington Beach California to South Carolina and started his life over. From sunshine and beaches to lakes and land, Scott shares his story of success on the other side of the United States. He also recently took a leap of faith leaving behind his 37 year career at FEDEX to become a boat salesman. He shares his love of boating, sports, family friends and his his go to break from the grind.Linkshttps://www.breakfromthegrind.com/

Peter Wilken is a branding expert with 30 years of experience working with some of the world's most prestigious brands, including Coca-Cola, BMW, Disney, FedEx, IBM, McDonald's, Shell, Sony, and Visa.A 'madman' advertising veteran, Peter ran top creative agencies such as BBDO, Leo Burnett, and Ogilvy. He co-founded The Brand Company in 2002, a Hong Kong-based firm whose clients included AIG, SmarTone-Vodafone, and Shangri-La Hotels.A global nomad, Peter has lived in England, Scotland, America, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, China, and the Philippines. He moved to Canada in 2007, where he founded his private consulting company, Dolphin Brand Strategy, and the online brand strategy coaching platform, The Lighthouse Brand Strategy Academy. Launched in late 2023, the academy is Peter's online course and mentoring program focused on democratizing effective brand strategy, making it accessible, affordable, and actionable to small business owners, solopreneurs, and brand strategists everywhere.Peter is the author of Dim Sum Strategy: Bite-Sized Tools to Build Stronger Brands, which includes more than 40 carefully curated, bite-sized creative and strategic thinking tools, as well as the free e-book, The 10 Commandments to Build a Strong Brand (and Steer Your Ship). He lives in West Vancouver, BC, with his wife Regina. They have three grown sons, two grandchildren, and a beagle.Connect with Peter here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterwilken/https://www.facebook.com/lighthousebrandstrategy/https://www.instagram.com/dolphinbrandman/https://www.peterwilken.com/Don't forget to register for my FREE LinkedIn 101 workshop on June 9th from 12 - 1:30 pm EST here:https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/LinkedIn101

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Returning from his latest adventure on the high seas, CDR Drew details the high points of his travels. The immortal phrase that begins with the words, “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”, would never been famous if not for the world-wide attention given to the competitiveness between combatants Muhammad Ali and his one time nemesis Joe Frazier. Those words coined by Drew “Bundini” Brown described the aura of combat psychology that surrounded their fight trilogy that captured the attention of the world. The wingmen found themselves in the fortunate position of having one of the best jobs in the world when they were hired as pilots by a one-time fledgling company that eventually became a global juggernaut in the cargo industry, FedEx. The life of an airline pilot has many advantages as well as unique challenges. The required time away from home can complicate many aspects of family life. The fact that FedEx initially flew entirely at night caused pattern changes in circadian rhythm that placed physical and mental challenges on crew members. It was essential that this disruption in sleep pattern had to be properly managed in order to maintain good mental and physical health The relative seniority of each pilot is the overall determinant of schedule, salary, vacation as well other intangible benefits. Dr. Paul had the good fortune of being quite senior during his entire tenure at the company. CDR Drew maintained a relatively high seniority position by forgoing advancement to the position of Captain in order maintain control of his work schedule so that he could give his children his undivided attention during formative events in their lives. Now retired, both wingmen remain on the quest to pass on a little of what they know, gain new knowledge and embark on new adventures. Perhaps one of their greatest escapades is doing the Wingmen Show podcast. 

En este episodio de Lunes Inspiradores, Javier Gandara, director general de easyJet para el sur de Europa, repasa su trayectoria profesional desde sus inicios en FedEx hasta liderar una aerolínea con 80 aviones y 3.000 empleados. Cuenta cómo entró en aeronáutica por casualidad, qué aprendió tras ascender demasiado rápido y cómo gestionó el cierre de la base de Madrid con 300 empleados afectados. Explica también cómo vivió la crisis del COVID desde dentro del sector, las claves que hacen rentable a una aerolínea de bajo coste y su estilo de liderazgo basado en la confianza, la delegación y el propósito.

If there's one word that defines what I've seen in the marketing industry in my career, it's ‘acceleration.'When I started, I was writing print ads in The Wall Street Journal for clients all over the country. So the deadline was when FedEx came to our building…or if we were really pushing it, FedEx's deadline at the airport. This created a natural ebb and flow.Then PDFs came along, and well, that deadline got pushed much farther back. But because it still ultimately had to go to print, there was still an ebb and flow.Fast forward to today. Everything is always on, real time, with endless data streams. It feels like there is no more ebb, only flow.Which is why this lesson really caught my eye in a podcast guest application – It's important to ‘take a beat.'To hear that lesson, along with many more lesson-filled stories, I talked to Cindy Van Horne, global head of marketing & communications, McKinsey & Company [https://www.mckinsey.com/].Lessons from the things she madeIt's important to ‘take a beat'   Be fearless with your ambition  Reinvention is not optional   When goals are not hit, leadership is about finesse The pathway to innovative campaigns is about breaking down barriersReal change comes when others are inspired to break their own ceiling Discussed in this episodeAI Guild [https://join.meclabsai.com/]Strategic Marketing Collaboration: Find your partner in crime (podcast episode #68) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/strategic]Branding Lessons from TV Production: Don't focus on failure, keep moving towards success (podcast episode #92) [https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/brand-lessons]Leadership Development: Network every day (podcast episode #72) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/leadership-development]B2B Marketing Leadership: The higher you get in the organization, the more details you need to know (podcast episode #115) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/B2B-marketing-leadership]Customer-First Marketing: Every click is a wish (podcast episode #85) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/customer-first]Get more episodesSubscribe to the MarketingSherpa email newsletter [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/customer-first] to get more insights from your fellow marketers. Sign up for free if you'd like to get more episodes like this one.For more insights, check out...This podcast is not about marketing – it is about the marketer. It draws its inspiration from the Flint McGlaughlin quote, “The key to transformative marketing is a transformed marketer” from the Become a Marketer-Philosopher: Create and optimize high-converting webpages [https://meclabs.com/course/] free digital marketing course.Apply to be a guestIf you would like to apply to be a guest on How I Made It In Marketing, here is the podcast guest application – https://www.marketingsherpa.com/page/podcast-guest-application

On this episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason and back home from Stockholm and ready to take on the week's news. The NTSB is out with a handful of reports, including details on the FedEx 767 bird strike in Newark, Frontier's hard landing and go around in San Juan, and Alaska Airlines' main landing gear […] The post AvTalk Episode 322: They bounced the wheel right off appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Navigating the Growth Dilemma with Ryan Hamilton   Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    I'm thrilled to welcome Ryan Hamilton to the show this week. Ryan is an associate professor of marketing at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. He has consulted on branding with Walmart, FedEx, Home Depot, Caterpillar, ConAgra, Cigna, Visa, and Ipsos, among others, and has been a keynote speaker. He cohosts a podcast, called The Intuitive Customer, which applies the insights of behavioral science to customer experience. He has produced lecture series on both marketing and human decision making for The Great Courses. He is the co-author of a new book, The Growth Dilemma.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…anyone navigating brand growth and customer strategy decisions across evolving markets and customer segments.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…growth is a natural goal for businesses, but attracting new customers can unintentionally alienate the ones you already have. Ryan calls this the growth dilemma. As you expand your customer base, you risk creating conflicts between different groups of customers, conflicts that can undermine your success. Ryan outlines four kinds of customer conflict and how businesses can better anticipate and manage them before making big moves.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growth can backfire if you don't manage customer conflicts Start by maximizing value from existing customers before chasing new ones The four common conflict types are functional, brand image, user identity, and ideological   WHAT I LOVE MOST…Ryan's insight that brands often chase new customers without realizing the conflicts it creates, when the gold might already be in their existing customer base.   Running Time: 27:02    Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X    Find Ryan Online: LinkedIn   Ryan & Annie's Book: The Growth Dilemma: Managing Your Brand When Different Customers Want Different Things

For many shippers, the FedEx oversize charge is a shipping expense that cannot be avoided. Many shippers do not know what these are until the charge is on a FedEx invoice. Let's look at the definition of the FedEx oversize charge, the price of the FedEx oversize charge, and FedEx peak season oversize charges. In addition to understanding these changes, we will help reduce the cost impact and show how Refund Retriever's reports can identify your issues. Read More Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping? Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

DAMIONLet's start with a softball: Tesla's Europe sales plunge 49% on brand damage, rising competition. Who Do You Blame?ElonLiberals Who Hate ElonTrump 2.0The Tesla board (I'm looking at you Robyn and Kimbal)Apathetic Tesla investorsNobody. Share price is king. MMISS backs Dynavax directors in board fight with Deep Track CapitalDeep Track Capital, which is Dynavax's second largest shareholder with a nearly 15% stake, is pushing on with a proxy fight and wants new directors to prioritize development of the company's hepatitis B vaccine instead of pursuing new acquisitions."Vote for all four management nominees," ISS wrote in a note to clients that was seen by Reuters. "The dissident has failed to present a compelling case that change is necessary at this meeting."Despit that "There has been a stall in momentum" and that "the market has in no way rebuked the company's strategy" even though Dynavax's stock price has fallen 18% over the last 12 months.Who Do you Blame?ISS, for an inability to articulate big ideas with data.Dynavax's current board knowledge profile: while pretty balance overall with science-y stuff like Medicine and Dentistry (14%); Biology (15%) along with a reasonable amount og Economics and Acounting (12%), the board notably lacks Sales and Marketing (0%).Deep Track Capital nominee probably fits that bill: an experienced drug development and commercialization professional most as interim CEO/COO at Lykos Therapeutics, including overseeing the commercialization of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine and marketing and sales at Sanofi PasteurISS, again, for ignoring the presence of 15-year director and Nominating Committee chair Daniel Kisner. Why is this guy allowed to maintain dominance over the selection of new directors?Especially consider the presence of fellow long-tenured director Francis Cano on the committee who is 80 and has served for 16 yearsCano had 29% votes against in 2018, but then only 4% in 2021 and 8% in 2024 The board's atrocious lack of annual elections. While the company celebrities the appointments of two new directors in early 2025, one of them, Emilio Emini, will not be up for shareholder review until the 2027 AGMCan I blame DeepTrack (14%), BlackRock (17%), Vanguard (7%), and State Street (6%) = 44%PepsiCo Is Pushing Back its Climate Goals. The Company Wants to Talk About ItPepsiCo said Thursday it pushed back by a decade its goal to achieve net-zero emissions from 2040 to 2050, as well as a handful of delays on plastic packaging goals, to name a few of the shiftsJim Andrew, chief sustainability officer, said PepsiCo's ability to make progress at the rate it would like to “is very very dependent on the systems around us changing.” He added the “world was a very different place” when it was working on these goals in 2020 amid a completely different political and regulatory landscape.Who Do You Blame?Pepsi's very large board of 15 directorsmost governance experts and research converge around an ideal range of 7 to 11 directors. Which really means 9?Beyond 11, boards often suffer from slower decision-making and diluted accountability.Pepsi's completely protected class of directorsAccording to MSCI data: no current director has received more than 9% votes against since the 2015 AGM. Average support is over 97%Despite hitting .400 overall (peers hit .581): .396 carbon (vs. 473) and .180 on controversies (vs. 774)The fact that the company is named Pepsico and not Pepsi which is kinda irritatingPepsi's Gender Influence Gap of -11%In fact, of the top 7 most influential directors, 6 are men with 68% aggregate influenceThe woman is Dina Dublon (11%), the former CFO at JPMorgan Chase, who has been on the board for two decades. I guess her experience as a director on the Westchester Land Trust is not enough to sway the gentlemen.The Land Trust is chaired by Wyndham Hotels director Bruce Churchill, whose experience at DirectTV must really be crucial in the protection of the natural resources of Westchester CountyWhat Makes a Great Board Director? It's Hard to Define, but It Has Rarely Been More Crucial. Who Do you Blame?The WSJ for still failing to define it appropriately despite being the effing WSJ!Proxy advisory firms, for not having the data that could better inform shareholdersThe SEC/listing exchanges for not requiring data that could better inform shareholdersEvery person in the world who does not use Free Float Analytics data2025 U.S. Proxy Season: Midseason Review Finds Sharp Drop in Shareholder Resolutions on BallotTrump 2.0Darren Woods and ExxonThe anti-ESG shareholder proponents for depressing us with their political theaterApathetic investorsMATTBall CFO to depart after less than 2 years in roleHoward Yu: The departure is not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its accounting practices, financial statements, internal controls, or operations.Because everyone leaves in less than 2 years when they're happy? Who do we blame!:Ball's Audit Committee - only 29% of company influence, but maybe they're too busy to pay attention to the CFO at all? We know audit committee roles are hugely time consuming, so Cathy Ross (ex CFO FedEx) on two audit public audit committees, John Bryant (ex CEO of Kellogg) on FOUR audit committees, Michael Cave (ex Boeing exec from 787 Max days) on just Ball audit, and Todd Penegor (current CEO of Papa Johns) on THREE boards AND an acting CEOBall's Nominating Committee - 48% of company influence, maybe they suck at their jobs? Stuart Taylor, who's been on the board since 1999, Dune Ives, Aaron Erter, and… Cathy Ross and John Bryant, also on the audit committeeHoward Yu, who departed unrelated to “any disagreement with the Company” on anything he actually did thereCEOCathy Ross and John Bryant93% of U.S. Executives Desire Board Member ReplacementsOld people: There are 14,440 non executive directors in the US on boards with an average age of 63 years old and 2,569 executive directors with an average age of 58.298 companies in the US have at least ONE director over the age of 80. Directors over the age of 80 have on average 9% influence on the board and on average 19 years of tenure - old and no one actually listens to them.Two US directors - Tommy Thomson (82 years young) and John Harrington (87 years young) are on THREE boards eachMeyer Luskin is 100 years old on the OSI Systems board - he is UCLA class of 1949 and has 6% influence after 35 years on the boardMilton Cooper is 95 years old on TWO boards - Getty Realty and Kimco Realty, where he has 53 and 34 years of tenureImagine being a 58 year old CEO and chair of your board and showing up to have to listen to John Harrington and Meyer LuskinOutlandishly outsized influencersOf 24,000 US directors, 591 have more than 50% influence on their boards. Those boards average 7 other people - is there a point to those 7? Connected directors hating on unconnected directorsThere are 575 directors on boards who are connected to 50% or more of the board… A fun example - at Target, 92% of the directors are connected through other boards or trade associations - that's 11 out of 12 directors. Do you think the board just hates Dave Abney for having no obvious connections to them?Shrill womenThere are 7,450 female directorships on US public boards596 have advanced degrees from elite schools80 of them are non executives at widely held corporations with no ties to the company or family with zero known connections to the existing board membersDon't the other directors just wish they weren't there being smart asses?Meta Buys 650 MW of Renewable Energy to Power U.S. Data CentersAES, the woke Virginia based energy company with 5 women and 6 men on the board where 63% of the board has advanced degrees and four of the board members aren't even AmericanArkansas, the woke state that allowed solar energy to get built thereMeta AI, because AI can't even discriminate against renewable energy because it's so wokeMark Zuckerberg, the dual class dropout dictatorMark Zuckerberg, the government ass kisser, MAGA convert, and attendee at the oil state Qatari meetup with Trump who set up this purchase, like, BEFORE the world hated woke, so it's not his fault because he's REALLY super into oil and stuff

In this inaugural episode of a special ASCDI and Technology Reseller News podcast series, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, interviews Noa Sussman of TecEx—a global IT compliance and logistics specialist and ASCDI member—on a deceptively complex topic: cross-border IT shipments. Shipping tech equipment globally isn't as simple as handing it over to FedEx or DHL. As Sussman explains, once equipment crosses a border, it enters a maze of tariffs, taxes, permits, and regulations—many of which can lead to multimillion-dollar fines or even trade bans if mishandled. “People think they can just stick something in a box and ship it overseas. But that's just the beginning of what needs to happen,” said Sussman. TecEx, a part of VAT IT Group, has become a trusted partner for global IT deployments by offering a critical service: acting as the Importer and Exporter of Record in over 200 jurisdictions. This enables clients—including hyperscalers, OEMs, and resellers—to enter new markets without establishing a legal entity in every country. Sussman shares harrowing stories of companies that ignored compliance—one fined $1 million and nearly shut out of China; another whose shipments to Mexico were destroyed outright. These cautionary tales highlight why logistics is no longer just an administrative issue, but a boardroom-level concern tied directly to go-to-market success. “When you're trying to break into a new region—especially in fast-moving sectors like AI—you can't afford delays at the border,” Sussman said. “The right logistics partner isn't just about shipping—it's about growth, speed, and risk mitigation.” This episode kicks off a fortnightly series exploring how to “drain the complexity” from global shipping. Upcoming episodes will delve into selecting the right logistics partner, managing shifting tariffs, and understanding evolving international trade rules. Learn more about TecEx at https://tecex.com/solutions/global-capabilities//?bc=TX0019. Noa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noasussman/

Lindsay Northen Bradshaw stops by The Mouse and Me for a super fun chat about her Broadway and Disney career, her favorite ride, favorite snack, which country she'd like to see in EPCOT, what's on her Disney bucket list, and more!Lindsay is currently in Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World and performs the roles of Dory, Peach, and Pearl…depending on the day.Prior to working for THE WALT DISNEY Company, Lindsay was in the Broadway Cast of Wicked for 15 years as an understudy for Glinda where she performed the role many times as well as appearing nightly in the ensemble. She also starred in the national tour of The Sound of Music as Maria.  Lindsay's recent television credits include co-star and guest star appearances on New Amsterdam on NBC as Nurse McCarthy, Tales of the City on Netflix, CSI Miami, The Americans, as well as Season 1 of The Last O.G. opposite Tracy Morgan. You can also see Lindsay in commercials for Publix, Breyers, Direct TV, Canon, TimeWarner, Pillsbury, FedEx and more. Buckle up...and enjoy the immensely popular Lindsay Northen Bradshaw!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB and Instagram: “The Mouse and Me”Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

In a popularly demanded re-run of Braving Business, we sit down with Kat Weaver, a 2x accidental entrepreneur who turned crisis into opportunity—twice. Kat launched her first business from a college dorm room, built it into a successful company, then faced a devastating fire that could have ended everything. Instead of giving up, she used storytelling to win 22 of 23 pitch competitions, secure six figures in funding, and eventually sell the business for a successful exit—but not before nearly losing the deal four times.After a viral FedEx video featuring her pitch tips, Kat realized she had a gift for helping others. That's when she founded Power to Pitch, a company that helps early-stage founders perfect their pitch, land investors, and secure funding faster. Now, she's on a mission to help founders raise $100 million in grants and venture capital—and she's well on her way.In this conversation, Kat shares:How losing everything to a fire transformed the way she thinks about storytelling in business.The most common mistakes founders make when pitching—and how to fix them.Why negotiation is everything—and how to turn a “no” into a “yes.”What VCs are really looking for when they hear a pitch (and what they secretly hate).The mindset shift that took her from college entrepreneur to expert in securing funding.Kat's tennis background taught her grit and sacrifice, and she applies that same relentless energy to helping founders win in the fundraising game.Key Takeaways:Every founder needs a great story—investors don't just buy into numbers, they buy into vision.Resilience is everything in entrepreneurship—persistence separates those who raise capital from those who don't.Everything is negotiable—you just have to know how to frame the conversation.Connect with Kat Weaver:To get the pitch guide, they just have to DM the word “PITCH” on my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamkatweaver/?hl=enLinkedIn: Kat WeaverContact Us: Visit www.bravingbusiness.com for more information, resources, and episodes.Kat's entrepreneurial journey is proof that storytelling isn't just important—it's the difference between securing funding and getting overlooked. Tune in to hear her secrets to winning pitches, raising capital, and turning setbacks into success.

Chris Urmson has spent the last 20 years pushing the limits of autonomous driving—first at Carnegie Mellon's DARPA Grand Challenge team, then as co-founder of Google's self-driving car project, now Waymo.On this week's episode, the Aurora CEO retraces that journey—from building robot cars in the desert to leading a public company pioneering driverless trucking.He shares why autonomy was always a matter of when, not if, how he handled a high-profile departure from Waymo, and what it takes to build at the intersection of deep tech, safety, and infrastructure.Now eight years into Aurora, Urmson says the future he's been chasing is finally within reach.Guest: Chris Urmson, Co-Founder & CEO of AuroraChapters: 00:00 Trailer00:43 Introduction01:59 FSD: are we there? 14:31 The competition, a million dollar check from LA to LV22:50 Dream like an amateur, execute like a pro32:30 Operate with integrity42:49 The future is here, unevenly distributed49:36 Underestimated decisions, minimizing regrets1:03:55 Retaining value1:16:45 Integrating self-driving1:28:20 Lifer1:29:25 Who Aurora is hiring1:29:53 What “grit” means to Chris1:30:15 OutroMentioned in this episode: Waymo, Google, Rivian, Dmitri Dolgov, Uber, Tesla, The DARPA Grand Challenge, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, United States Department of Defense, Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, FedEx, Werner Enterprises, Hirschbach, Schneider Electric, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Sebastian Thrun, Batman, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Anthony Levandowski, Donald Trump, Apple iPhone, Airbnb, Blackmore, Stripe, Titan, Ford, Volkswagen, RJ Scaringe, Peterbilt Motors Company, The Volvo Group, Continental AG, Dara KhosrowshahiLinks:Connect with Chris UrmsonXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

Over the years we have discussed the selective and predictive programming in music, movies, television, etc., in regard to everything from UFOs to human trafficking and child abuse. The movie Independence Day, released July 3, 1996, seemed to predict the appearance of a city-sized UFO, which manifested in Phoenix as the infamous ‘Phoenix Lights' on March 13, 1997. The movie Nope seemed to predict the shooting down of objects over Alaska, Canada, and Lake Huron, one of which had “strings hanging off” of it like in the movie UFO. Movies like Spotlight and the Sound of Freedom show us the underbelly of sexual abuse and trafficking. During the pandemic the top movies were Contagion, 28 Days Later, and 12 Monkeys. A 2022 Netflix film called White Noise, about a train carrying toxic chemicals derailing in a small Ohio town, was brought to life when on February 3, 2023, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in the same town, East Palestine, Ohio, which was used for filming the movie crash. M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin did something similar with plane crashes and earthquakes. In fact, the movie was released on the day of the Ohio train wreck, February 3rd. The next day a FedEx cargo plane almost landed on a commercial Southwest flight. A week later an American Airlines flight ran into a bus on the taxiway. A few days later a report came out about a United Airlines flight that fell 1,400ft out of the sky after take off from Hawaii. Long after the movie was shot, but before release, two other planes almost collided at JFK and before that the NOTAM system went down grounding flights nationwide. In the middle of all this, three days after the movie release, a massive 7.8 earthquake rocked Turkey and opened up an enormous chasm in the earth. The movie ends with fire beginning to engulf the earth, a prelude to the upcoming movie Oppenheimer. These are themes also in the upcoming Dune 2 and Fallout tv adaption. The new Wes Anderson movie Asteroid City is now setting the stage, literally, for an excepted flop and expected hit, i.e. the Barbie movie and Oppenheimer, both set to be released on July 21, 2023. Asteroid City is really a movie about a play, wherein the actors and audience move in-between sets, between what is real and what is staged. In Asteroid City there are quarantines, aliens, doorways between worlds, and in the background atomic bombs, disassociate from reality. In the Barbie movie promos the character stands within a mirror. The backdrops and sets are also similar, even in the pastel-like colors, to the Barbie movie, which is obviously about Barbie Land and how dolls with no human essence journey into the world of humans. In one scene there are two X's stacked on top of each other, perhaps signifying the XX chromosomes of women, of which Barbie does not have. She is plastic, a doll, and not real. The point is that in a fake world the only thing that matters is the mask and outward appearance, and thus one can be a man or woman by choice. Also, in the Barbie movie there is supposedly a map showing China's claimed territory of Vietnam which prompted that country to ban the movie. How interesting is it then that Barbie is provoking fears of atomic war and its release date is on the same day as Oppenheimer, which is about the atomic bomb. A similar thing happened in Christopher Nolan's movie Dark Knight Rises, released July 20, 2012, when one of the strike zones in the city was listed on a map as Sandy Hook - like the shooting on December 14, 2012. Interestingly, July 20 was also the Aurora, Colorado, shooting which took place during a screening of Nolan's new Batman movie. The release of these two movies on the same day contrasts the fake world of PINK with the real world of BLACK, themes that can be found all throughout pop-culture, from the Powerpuff Girls in the 1990s, which features black goo and three homunculi, one of which is pink, to recent hit songs like Pink Venom, from the band BLACKPINK, which features black apples, black goo, broken mirrors signifying split personalities, along religious and mythic imagery. One line is “the fire that'll slowly put you to sleep.” A year prior to Pink Venom an article from Reuters out of Japan stated the following of Moderna shots: “Black substances were spotted in syringes and a vial, with pink substances found in another syringe, the health ministry said.”The innocence and purity of pink mixed with mysterious chemicals, massive explosions, etc., create mutations that turn us into something not human – something barbaric or mutated by radiation. That's what media and movies do, be it through coincidence, predictive programming, movie magic, or retro causality. The question is do you prefer the womblike matrix of Barbie or the real world of Oppenheimer that is about to be engulfed in flames? Will you take the high heel or Birkenstock, the blue pill or the red?  Will you be human or turn over the codes to Zion for a steak and glass of wine?*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable Paypal email rdgable1991@gmail.comEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

On today's Super U Podcast, Equalman breaks down the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, which have allowed college athletes to profit from endorsements and other commercial uses of their identity, fundamentally changing the traditional amateurism model in college sports. NIL has made college athletes like free agents, able to negotiate deals and influence transfers, blurring amateur and professional lines. And inconsistent state rules have made it hard for the NCAA to ensure fair and equal competition.   Podcast highlights: Disruption of team cohesion, as teammates may have vastly different earning potentials. Increased recruiting battles based on financial incentives rather than athletic or academic fit. Smaller programs struggling to compete with larger schools that can facilitate more lucrative NIL opportunity   Is there a topic you want Equalman to cover on the podcast? Do you have any questions you wish you could ask an expert? Send an email to our team with questions, concerns, or comments: Equalman@equalman.com   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

Truck crashes, seven-figure verdicts, and 30-day settlements. Meet Jon Hollan. As Managing Partner at Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, Jon specializes in catastrophic trucking litigation—and he's not afraid to go toe-to-toe with giants like FedEx and Amazon. Jon shares what it takes to win fast and win big. Hear how the firm's “pod” method slashes case times and why Jon sees litigation as his calling. If you're ready to master high-stakes cases and high-efficiency operations, don't miss this episode. You'll learn: How Jon's firm routinely settles auto cases in under 60 days The strategy behind Kentucky's "Truck Talk" media takeover Why niche branding (SemiJustice.com) beats broad appeal How Jon trains young attorneys to deliver seven-figure outcomes If you like what you hear - we do this every week. Learn how to build the personal injury law firm of your dreams - its easy.  Just hit subscribe.   PIMCON 2025 Tickets On Sale Now. Get yours today! Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

Cet épisode est présenté par FLORAVI: code HUMAIN15 Dédié à la santé sexuelle, Floravi s'engage à veiller au bien-être intime de chacun. Cette entreprise canadienne offre une vaste gamme de produits hypoallergéniques et de grande qualité, tant pour homme que pour femme. Les produits sont conçus en étroite collaboration avec des professionnels de la santé. Les produits Floravi sont disponibles dans les grandes pharmacies du Québec ainsi que dans les Supermarché Santé Avril et sur le web : www.floravi.com Utilisez le code HUMAIN15 sur vos achats en ligne! PATREON: www.patreon.com/jaifaitunhumain  Le conjoint d'Alexandra est infertile. Lorsqu'ils décident de fonder une famille ils ont 3 choix : aller en clinique de fertilité, faire appel à un donneur ou adopter. Ils optent pour la deuxième option et évaluent leurs choix : y aller avec des dons «artisanaux» ou faire appel à une clinique. Ils optent pour une clinique, située aux Etats-Unis. Alexandra nous raconte comment ils ont fait le choix du donneur, pourquoi ses deux enfants ne viennent pas du même donneur, la livraison de sperme par Fedex, son souhait de maison naissance (à deux reprises) pour finalement avoir une césarienne (à deux reprises). Sans oublier les HORRIBLES chambres post-partum partagées. Merci également à DOSE, une entreprise québécoise qui vous offre des shots pressés à froid : un kick d'énergie sans la caféine. Essayez les saveurs curcuma et gingembre, curcuma et gingembre Extra et le nouveau gingembre et miel! Visitez le www.dosejuice.com et utilisez le code jaifaitunhumain20

Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell, Ph.D. is a strategist in national security and foreign policy and president of Counterpoint Institute for Policy, Research, and Education in Washington, D.C. She is author of Last Warning to the West: Hungary's Triumph Over Communism and the Woke Agenda (Dec. 2023), endorsed by multiple high-level conservative leaders. Shea worked directly with the Trump administration (2016-2020) at the highest levels including at the White House, U.S. Department of State, and Senior Advisor Ivanka Trump, on multiple issues while serving as VP of International Affairs for Concerned Women for America. Shea also served as Professor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for a Trump administration national security mandate; she possesses an active U.S. security clearance and executive-level certifications.  Shea works with multiple nations around the world at the highest senior levels of government to build U.S. relations and promote U.S. interests and security. Previously, she worked in international development focusing on economic development and research in the Middle East, Africa, and South America with donors including the U.S. Department of Labor, World Bank, Exxon, FedEx, and Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Science.   Shea regularly publishes Op-eds in outlets such as RealClear Politics, Human Events, NewsMax, National Review, Daily Signal,  The Washington Times, The European Conservative,  Daily Caller, the Federalist and many others. She is a weekly guest on TV news and radio and presents to venues all around the world such as Wilson Center for International Scholars, Foreign Services Institute, the U.S. Dept. of State, the Heritage Foundation, CPAC Hungary and the Gulf Studies Symposium. Shea holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in International Development from Tulane University, where she was Adjunct Lecturer in the International Development Studies Program in 2015. She has served in a variety of other academic positions, including at the American University of Kuwait and George Mason University.FOLLOW Counterpoint Institute on X: @CounterpointDCFOLLOW Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell on X: @DrShea_DCVISIT: https://www.counterpointinstitute.org/ORDER: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Warning-West-Hungarys-Communism/dp/6156476164

Today on our show:Amazon Announces New AI Tool to Enhance Product ListingsVenture Capital Dominated by AI Right NowFedEx and Amazon Strike Up a PartnershipKlaviyo Reports Q1 2025 Earnings- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 6:35 -FedEx to Handle Amazon's Large Home Deliveries 12:57 -Trade Delegations in DC: India & Japan 15:51 -Halftime 24:32 -NASDAQ Going 24/5 28:39 -Another Warning about Efforts to Circumvent Tariffs https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/19/25/gttw-podcast-episode-195

Story of the Week (DR):UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty steps down for 'personal reasons' MM DRUnitedHealth Under Investigation: UnitedHealth Group is facing a criminal probe by the U.S. Department of Justice for potential Medicare fraud related to its Medicare Advantage program. The company is also dealing with a civil fraud investigation and has suspended its 2025 financial forecast amid rising medical costs. CEO Andrew Witty resigned unexpectedly this week.Steve will receive a golden hello again consisting of a one-time $60M option award. While the company claims there will be no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of Steve's employment, there are no performance hurdles tied to this award meaning Steve could make a boatload of cash even if the stock market goes up independent of his work as CEO.A Kohl's board member resigned because she was 'continually disappointed' by governance and a lack of transparency MM DRKohl's Director and Compensation Committee Chair Christine Day resigned from the board on May 5, 2025.Kohl's initially claimed: “Ms. Day's decision [to resign] was not due to any disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.”Day later sent an email (included in SEC filing) saying:I want to stress my concern that this is an inappropriate way to handle this. All shareholders deserve the same access to the same information. [ . . .] and for us to not respond to ISS is not good governance. In the 8K filing, for my departure, it would not be accurate to say I have no disagreements with the board. Unfortunately I have been continually disappointed with the level of governance process. The 8k needs to reflect this.”In another email she called out Board Chair Michael Bender: “There is no delegation to committees or chairs, Michael “handles” everything, maybe speaks to one person or 2, then “tells” everyone what the decision is. Some people know more than others leading to board members feeling alienated, out of the loop, and worse—developing a culture where real discussions rarely occur.”In a meeting held yesterday (may 14), only 5% of Kohls shareholders said NO to Board Chair Michael Bender while 45% said NO on Pay while average director support was 92% YESJohn Tyson joins Tyson Foods Inc. board, 9 months after criminal charges led him to step down as CFO MM DRDespite being part of the controlling family, The Tyson children will be paid $315,000 annually like all other non-employee directors.FedEx board member David Steiner to lead US Postal ServiceLD since 2009; CEO Waste Management; $15M in sharesGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Boulder's landmark lawsuit against Suncor, Exxon can proceed, Colorado Supreme Court rulesMM: NLPC Urges Exxon Mobil Shareholders To Vote Against Election Of CEO Darren Woods For Board On Exxon Mobil's 2025 Proxy Ballot DR MMThey are running a vote no campaign on Darren Woods… for being too woke! After suing his own shareholder who wanted him to be woke!Assholiest of the Week (MM):NasdaqNasdaq Supports Texas Senate Bill 29, Strengthening Corporate Governance and Business Growth in the State DREd Knight of Nasdaq says: “Senate Bill 29 is a milestone for corporate governance in Texas. By embracing smart, innovation-focused regulation like SB 29, Texas is showing the world what it means to lead on economic growth and modern, clear governance principles,” said Ed Knight, Executive Vice Chairman of Nasdaq. “We commend Senator Bryan Hughes, Representative Morgan Meyer, and Governor Greg Abbott for advancing legislation that strengthens Texas' position as a global center for capital formation.”The major features include a Musk “board independence” rule that allows an evidentiary hearing by a court to say a committee overseeing a transaction is “independent”, then they can exclude any lawsuits or challenges to the committee findings/approval - say, on something like a massive pay package - without the ability of a shareholder to get recourseThey also can refuse books and records if they THINK you might sue them, and they only allow derivative lawsuits for groups with 3% or more of the sharesEd Knight biography: A Texas native, Knight received his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law.Stewardship teamsHarley-Davidson Leaders Survive Proxy FightThe company didn't reveal the preliminary vote total during its shareholder meeting. About 48% of shares voted withheld support from Zeitz, while about 40% withheld support from directors Thomas Linebarger and Sara Levinson, two people familiar with the tally said.Harley's bylaws require directors to resign if more than 50% of shares voted withhold support.Seriously investors? Seriously? Levinson has been a director since Clinton's FIRST TERM - AND SHE HAS A CHECKMARK FOR INDEPENDENT. 30 years isn't too much for you investors? 30? For an ex NFL and MTV executive at a company that makes motorcycles? If you're anti-woke, isn't this an easy vote out?? Not even for her woman-ness, but for the fact that she has literally nothing to do with making motorcycles? She started a women-focused dot com media company called “Club Mom”!If Blackrock and Vanguard voted to support Harley directors, they truly do not care - and ISS's fuckwit half-assed non-assessment is what's driving investors to do-nothingness. And I know ISS is listening, we've been told they don't like our criticism - tough shit, your assessments are feckless bullshit nothingburger with no real backing, and pension funds are starting to notice you give them a whole lot of puffery for 200k a yearIn other news… BlackRock wins 67% support for pay as CEO Fink assures on global economyEach of its 18 director nominees were easily elected with average support over 98%.Press ReleasesLumen Technologies Appoints Michelle J. Goldberg and Steve McMillan to Board, Strengthening Company's AI and Digital StrategyBecause no one cares, no one reads the bios to determine if, at least on paper, the headline matches the humans - “strengthening company's AI and digital strategy”Michelle J. Goldberg brings over 20 years of experience in early-stage technology, finance, and board governance. She served as a Partner at venture capital firm Ignition Partners and currently sits on the boards of both Bakkt Holdings and Ally Financial, previously having held board roles at Legg Mason, Taubman Centers, and Plum Creek Timber. Her expertise and guidance in early-stage technology startups has helped scale businesses through critical phases of innovation and expansion. Michelle holds a BA from Columbia University and an MA from Harvard University.Steve McMillan is a seasoned executive in global enterprise technology strategy, data analytics and big data. Since 2020, he has served as President and CEO of Teradata Corporation. His previous leadership roles at F5, Oracle, and IBM specialized in security, cloud management, and managed services—making him a key voice in modernizing technology platforms for customer success. Steve earned a First-Class Honours degree in Management and Computer Science from Aston University in Birmingham, England.So… not AI or digital strategy experts?Headliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk says everyone will want their 'personal robot' — but warns of 'Terminator'-style risksDR: Elon Musk's AI says it was ‘instructed by my creators at xAI' to accept the narrative of ‘white genocide' in South AfricaMM: Women contribute less to climate-heating emissions than men, study finds - this explains the anti woke movement, the atmosphere is super woke MM: Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC failed to pay swing state petition signers, new suit allegesWho Won the Week?DR: Olivia Tyson, for being the nepobaby nobody notices (when standing next to John R. Tyson)MM: The A in AI, since Elon has proven that you really don't need the “intelligence” part.PredictionsDR: After Disney CEO Bob Iger hears me on The Responsible Investor Podcast with Gina Gambetta he sends a cease and desist letter forcing me off all podcasts until 1001 years of the next popeMM: Exxon sues the NLPC for its exempt solicitation, and no one knows who to root for.

China tariffs were slashed—but what about de minimis? Plus, how to fulfill Amazon Ireland orders without local inventory. All this and more on today's Weekly Buzz episode!   ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On Youtube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos   We're back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10's VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10's newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level. U.S. and China Agree on Tariff Pause in Major Trade War Rollback https://time.com/7284765/us-china-trade-war-pause/ US slashes 'de minimis' tariff on small China parcels to 54% https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-cut-minimis-tariff-china-051520824.html US-China trade reprieve buys Shein and Temu time to restock US inventory https://www.reuters.com/world/china/ecommerce-packages-left-out-us-china-tariff-reprieve-2025-05-12/ TikTok Shop brings pre-owned to continental Europe https://ecommercenews.eu/tiktok-shop-brings-pre-owned-to-continental-europe/ Amazon Remote Fulfilment with FBA is now available from UK to Ireland https://channelx.world/2025/05/amazon-remote-fulfilment-with-fba-is-now-available-from-uk-to-ireland/ Upcoming changes to Seller Fulfilled Prime https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/GXCRLXHNJNPE2DHM Amazon Fee adjustments for partnered carrier shipment measurements https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHUjlRUFJDQ1FNN1o4V1c3 Amazon signs up FedEx for residential deliveries https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-strikes-partnership-fedex-ups-204255139.html Amazon Drops 3 New CTV Ad Formats Ahead of Its Upfront Presentation https://www.adweek.com/commerce/amazon-drops-3-new-ctv-ad-formats-ahead-of-its-upfront-presentation/ Catch Bradley at the following events: Worldef Istanbul 2025 - https://h10.me/istanbul Amazon Ads Korea Event - https://h10.me/adskorea Tech Partner Day Tokyo 2025 - https://h10.me/tokyo

Plus: Japanese tech investment giant SoftBank reports its first profit in four years, while Honda Motor warns of the tariff impact. And Amazon is renewing a partnership with FedEx. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘WannaCry', the biggest cyberattack the world has seen, was stopped in its tracks on 13th May, 2017. British blogger Marcus Hutchins found the 'kill switch'. He was 22. The ransomware had attacked the NHS, Renault, Telefónica, FedEx, and Boeing - causing damage estimated at up to $8 billion.  In this episode, Olly, Rebecca and Arion revisit Hutchins' incredible story, from childhood computer programmer to criminal hacker and, eventually, British hero; consider when exactly their own children will eclipse their technical proficiency; and discover what ‘sinkholing' is... Further reading: • ‘The Confessions of Marcus Hutchins, the Hacker Who Saved the Internet' - a long read interview in ‘Wired': https://www.wired.com/story/confessions-marcus-hutchins-hacker-who-saved-the-internet/ • “I'm no hero”, Marcus Hutchins tells the Telegraph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5dNdnG_t1U • Follow Marcus Hutchins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalwareTechBlog Love the show? Support us!  Join 

n this episode of the Self-Aware Leader Podcast, host Jason Rigby sits down with Jones Loflin, author of Focus as a Bee, to uncover leadership strategies that transform chaos into clarity. Through Sydney's bee-inspired journey, Loflin shares his 3P approach—powerful ideas, practical solutions, and personal touch—offering leaders actionable tools to prioritize, recharge, and celebrate wins. Learn how to shift from busyness to intentional focus, adopt a gardener's growth mindset, and lead thriving teams with consistency and adaptability. Perfect for leaders seeking clarity and sustainable growth in a fast-paced world. Detailed Overview Jason Rigby hosts Jones Loflin, a globally recognized speaker with experience at FedEx and the U.S. military, to explore leadership through the lens of Loflin's new book, Focus as a Bee. Using the narrative of Sydney and her friend Alicia, Loflin introduces the "hexagon of permissions"—a honeycomb-inspired framework with six steps to sharpen focus. Key insights include giving yourself permission to be unavailable, celebrating small wins, and adapting to change like bees. With practical strategies and metaphors, this episode equips leaders to move beyond survival mode into intentional growth. Timestamps with Key Points 00:38 – Introduction to Jones Loflin: Jason introduces Jones and his book Focus as a Bee. 01:26 – Sydney's Story: How a chaotic bee encounter sparks transformation. 02:47 – Shifting the Leadership Mindset: Asking better questions and listening to teams. 04:21 – Permission to Prioritize: Discerning what's most important. 07:08 – Gardener vs. Mechanic Mindset: Growing teams instead of fixing problems. 09:48 – Permission to Be Unavailable: Why stepping back is key for focus. 17:20 – Honey Flow State: Creating environments for optimal focus. 23:06 – Permission to Recharge: Bees rest more than they work—lessons for leaders. 26:55 – Adapting to Change: How bees and leaders thrive in new conditions. 33:56 – Consistency as a Superpower: Balancing structure with innovation. 39:28 – Permission to Celebrate: Recognizing small wins to build momentum. 43:44 – Thriving, Not Surviving: A key question for daily growth. Notable Quotes Jones Loflin (06:03): "Focused is the intentional direction of your time and energy toward what matters most." Jones Loflin (10:17): "What your team needs is for you to have the clarity of vision to resource them in ways that help them grow." Jones Loflin (40:35): "Celebrating small wins is about saying to that team member, ‘I see growth in you—let's celebrate.'" Resources and Links Jones Loflin's Website: jonesloflin.com Podcast Resources: jonesloflin.com/podcast Book - Focus as a Bee:  https://jonesloflin.com/faab

Mentor Sessions Ep.011: Lenore Skenazy onFree-Range Parenting, Bitcoin, and Raising Self-Sovereign Kids Did you know 80% of kids today are tracked like FedEx packages by their parents? Eight out of ten—crazy, right? But what if all that hovering is turning our kids into anxious, incapable adults who can't think for themselves? We're sitting down with Lenore Skenazy, the fearless mom dubbed “the world's worst” for letting her 9-year-old ride the NYC subway solo. She's the brains behind Free-Range Kids and Let Grow, a nonprofit smashing the helicopter parenting epidemic. This isn't just about letting kids play outside—it's about raising resilient, Bitcoin-ready rebels who can inherit the future. We're unpacking how surveillance kills trust, why our safety obsession is backfiring, and how Bitcoin's self-sovereignty ethos could be the key to badass parenting. Stick around if you're a parent, a Bitcoiner, or just fed up with society's nanny-state nonsense—this one's a must-watch. Chapters:00:00:00 - The Surveillance State Starts at HomeIntroduces the issue of child surveillance and its prevalence in modern parenting. 00:02:10 - Why Parents Can't Let GoExplores the societal and emotional reasons behind overprotective parenting. 00:05:23 - Trust Over TrackingHighlights the importance of trust as an alternative to constant monitoring. 00:12:06 - Bitcoin and Permissionless ParentingConnects the philosophy of Bitcoin to fostering independence in children. 00:15:22 - Attachment Done RightDiscusses healthy attachment and its role in raising confident kids. 00:19:16 - Play: The Secret SauceEmphasizes the value of unstructured play in child development. 00:27:51 - Let Grow's School RevolutionCovers initiatives like Let Grow and Play Club that promote free-range principles. 00:44:04 - The Anxious Generation's RootsExamines the historical shift toward anxiety-driven parenting. 00:55:56 - Facing Backlash and Building TrustCombines Lenore's personal story, the Bitcoin advantage, and the long-term benefits of trust.About Lenore Skenazy:Website: letgrow.orgTwitter: @FreeRangeKids Schedule a Free Discovery Session with Nathan to fast-track your Bitcoin education and enhance your self-custody security: https://bitcoinmentor.io/?fluent-booking=calendar&host=nathan-1712797202&event=30min Struggling to explain Bitcoin to friends and family? Blockhunters - The Bitcoin Board Game makes it fun and simple. Visit blockhuntersgame.com and use code BTCMENTOR for 10% off to ignite Bitcoin curiosity today! FREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway: New to Bitcoin? Get Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger FREE! Click here: bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-money BOOK Private Sessions with Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. Visit bitcoinmentor.io Subscribe to Mentor Sessions: Don't miss out—follow us on Twitter:BTC Sessions: @BTCsessionsNathan: @theBTCmentorGary: @GaryLeeNYC Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe, and share! Check out our previous interview with Tom Luongo on financial warfare and Bitcoin: Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whaMYQeMHh0 #Bitcoin #Parenting #FreeRangeKids #SelfSovereignty #LetGrow #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinMentor #MentorSessions #Blockchain #Crypto #LenoreSkenazy #BitcoinPodcast #Freedom #Podcast

Today, we're covering a significant development in the parcel world: Amazon and FedEx are teaming up again, after years apart. You'd think news like that would send FedEx stock soaring. Not quite. Let's unpack what's happening and what this means for your business. Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping? Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, visit: https://zurl.co/ZUqV

En este episodio analizamos los movimientos clave tras la apertura de Wall Street: • Wall Street toma ganancias tras el rally: Futuros en rojo: $SPX -0.2%, $US100 -0.3%, $INDU -0.4%. El mercado modera su impulso tras la euforia del lunes por la tregua arancelaria. Los inversionistas se enfocan en el IPC de abril, con expectativas de inflación estable cerca de 2.4% anual. La Fed tendría espacio para recortar tasas si los precios siguen contenidos. • Amazon reconfigura su logística: $AMZN firmó acuerdo con $FDX para asumir entregas dejadas por $UPS. FedEx ofrecerá soporte a la red de paquetes XL desde 2025. UPS recortará 20,000 empleos, cerrará 73 centros y busca ahorrar $3.5B. FedEx subió 1% en after-hours. • Trump prepara megaacuerdos militares en Medio Oriente: EE.UU. aprobó venta de armas por $1.45B a EAU. El paquete incluye helicópteros de $BA y equipos de $LMT y $HON. Trump viajará a Arabia Saudita, Qatar y EAU para cerrar acuerdos por hasta $1T e inversiones en EE.UU. por $2B. Un episodio con el foco en logística, defensa y señales clave para inflación y tasas. ¡No te lo pierdas!

In honour of Gilmour Space Technologies obtaining regulatory approval from the Australian Space Agency to launch its very first home-grown rocket into space, we bring you an interview with Adam Gilmour from January 2022. The Eris rocket is due to take off on Thursday morning. In Episode 66, we spoke with Adam Gilmour, who is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Australian rocket company Gilmour Space Technologies. His business is backed by some of the largest institutional investors in Australia, including Hostplus, HESTA and NGS Super, as well as several venture capital firms, including Blackbird. In this interview, we talk about the business of rocket launches, space cargo, interest from institutional investors and Chinese spies. Enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe through your favourite platform. Overview of podcast with Adam Gilmour, CEO of Gilmour Space 1:00 Starting as a derivative trader 3:30 Where do you start launching rockets? ‘You start small” 6:00 We are the Fedex of space 7:30 We started the company to take people into space 8:00 I fully intent to go to space in one of my vehicles 8:45 Pension funds backing Gilmour Space 10:00 There is an element of nation building in Australian super funds 11:30 Challenges of being an Australian-based space company 13:00 We estimate that the industry for launching small satellites into space will grow to $5bn by 2025 14:30 Impact of the pandemic: supply chain issues 16:30 How do you build a rocket. 17:30 How Gilmour Space become the object of Chinese spies 19:30 Putting people on Mars is unrealistic in the short term and inevitable in the long term. 22:00 If you are going to shoot things into space, the moon is a good place to do it 23:00 Favourite science fiction book: Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game

In our news wrap Friday, Newark's airport suffered a second radar outage in as many weeks, Democrats are outraged after President Trump abruptly fired the Librarian of Congress, the U.S. Postal Service tapped a FedEx board member to lead the organization and the Trump administration will soon bring dozens of white Afrikaners to the U.S. as refugees. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Railroads are actively seeking the repeal of a recent safety regulation⁠. They are asking the Trump administration to scrap a Biden-era rule that requires two-person train crews, arguing this mandate is unsubstantiated and hinders efforts towards modernization and regulatory reform. ⁠The Houthi militia has refuted claims of a Red Sea ceasefire⁠. Contrary to statements by President Trump, the Houthis deny agreeing to halt attacks on vessels in the trading route. Their attacks on ships linked to Israel, ongoing since late 2023, have made the Red Sea-Suez Canal route largely too unstable for regular shipping services. ⁠A notable potential change is coming for the US Postal Service⁠. Following President Trump's approval, FedEx board member David Steiner is reportedly set to be selected as the next postmaster general. This direct selection process by the White House for the board's approval is described as unprecedented and aiming to diminish the agency's independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. He began his commercial real estate career in 1982 at Atlanta Air Center Realty under the guidance of Thomas W. Tift, Jr. as leasing and management representative for the portfolio. In 1989, he became the first African American broker at Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia. His affiliation with the company opened doors for many minority brokers. In 1995, he pioneered the brokerage division for H.J. Russell & Company, an African-American-owned construction and management firm, where he served as VP of the Brokerage Division. In 2006, with the blessing of the late Herman J. Russell, Dallas opened T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co), specializing in tenant representation. Now, he leads the firm’s branding and strategy efforts, which includes creating and overseeing all new business verticals within TDS&Co that align with the company’s core business. Dallas is a proud Atlanta native who prioritizes industry exposure and active community engagement in his day-to-day life and as part of the company's culture. Company Description *T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co) is the country's largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm. For more than 17 years, TDS&Co has taken pride in catering to the needs of clients requiring office space, industrial space, and land. As an exclusive tenant and buyer representation firm, TDS&Co eliminates any conflict of interest when negotiating leases and/or purchases for clients. Based in Atlanta, GA, the TDS&Co team has more than 150 years of combined commercial real estate experience and has collectively worked on assignments in over 40 states exceeding $16 billion in aggregate value throughout their careers. The TDS&Co team has served in leadership roles at some of the largest, most reputable real estate services companies in the country including Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, CBRE, Newmark, Physicians Realty Trust, H.J. Russell & Company, Equitable Real Estate, Lend Lease Real Estate, Morgan Stanley, Colliers International and Bank of America. The TDS&Co team has also represented the commercial real estate interests of some of the most notable corporations in the country, including but not limited to, Airbnb, ALSAC/St. Jude, AT&T, The Athlete’s Foot, The Coca-Cola Company, FedEx, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Truist and Veritext. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. He began his commercial real estate career in 1982 at Atlanta Air Center Realty under the guidance of Thomas W. Tift, Jr. as leasing and management representative for the portfolio. In 1989, he became the first African American broker at Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia. His affiliation with the company opened doors for many minority brokers. In 1995, he pioneered the brokerage division for H.J. Russell & Company, an African-American-owned construction and management firm, where he served as VP of the Brokerage Division. In 2006, with the blessing of the late Herman J. Russell, Dallas opened T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co), specializing in tenant representation. Now, he leads the firm’s branding and strategy efforts, which includes creating and overseeing all new business verticals within TDS&Co that align with the company’s core business. Dallas is a proud Atlanta native who prioritizes industry exposure and active community engagement in his day-to-day life and as part of the company's culture. Company Description *T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co) is the country's largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm. For more than 17 years, TDS&Co has taken pride in catering to the needs of clients requiring office space, industrial space, and land. As an exclusive tenant and buyer representation firm, TDS&Co eliminates any conflict of interest when negotiating leases and/or purchases for clients. Based in Atlanta, GA, the TDS&Co team has more than 150 years of combined commercial real estate experience and has collectively worked on assignments in over 40 states exceeding $16 billion in aggregate value throughout their careers. The TDS&Co team has served in leadership roles at some of the largest, most reputable real estate services companies in the country including Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, CBRE, Newmark, Physicians Realty Trust, H.J. Russell & Company, Equitable Real Estate, Lend Lease Real Estate, Morgan Stanley, Colliers International and Bank of America. The TDS&Co team has also represented the commercial real estate interests of some of the most notable corporations in the country, including but not limited to, Airbnb, ALSAC/St. Jude, AT&T, The Athlete’s Foot, The Coca-Cola Company, FedEx, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Truist and Veritext. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.