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EP. 478 Best to the Nest: Real Food. Every Day.We are having a fantastic conversation with cookbook author Emily Maxson. Her cookbook Real Food. Every Day. is a continuation of her journey to heal herself by changing her diet. She will transform the way you think about food. Find out more about her, her work, and her mission at https://emilysfreshkitchen.com/Thank you to sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Senia is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Registration for Healing Insight's Optimal Energy Program is open for just a couple more days! Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aman Verjee, Founder and General Partner at Practical Venture Capital, shares his view of how venture capital has evolved over the past two decades and why secondary markets now play a critical role in the ecosystem. Drawing from his time at PayPal, eBay, and Sonos, Aman explains how companies today stay private far longer than they used to, what that means for early investors and employees, and how thoughtfully structured secondary transactions can reduce friction and misalignment on the cap table. He also challenges popular narratives around tech bubbles, walking through historical examples to explain why today's AI-driven market looks fundamentally different.In this episode, you'll learn:[01:11] Aman's journey from Wall Street to Practical VC[03:40] What made the early PayPal team exceptional[06:32] Follow the customer, not the original plan[10:44] Why are startups staying private longer today?[11:17] What secondary transactions actually are[18:41] How founders should handle secondary requests[26:11] Are we in a tech bubble today?The nonprofit organization Aman is passionate about: AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization)About Aman VerjeeAman Verjee is the Founder and General Partner of Practical Venture Capital, a secondary-focused fund providing liquidity to early investors in late-stage private companies. Before launching Practical VC, Aman spent over a decade in finance and operations roles at PayPal and eBay, joining PayPal in 2001 before its IPO and witnessing its transformation from a money-beaming mobile app to the dominant payment platform for eBay. Earlier, he worked in investment banking in New York after studying economics at Stanford and constitutional law at Harvard Law School. Aman was recruited to PayPal by Peter Thiel and worked directly for David Sachs during the company's pivotal early years. Now partnering with Dave McClure, he focuses on Series C and D investments in SaaS and FinTech companies with $200M+ in revenue and clear paths to liquidity within 5-7 years. He's also writing a book on the history of financial bubbles and co-hosts the Trading Places podcast, analyzing private company valuations.About Practical Venture CapitalPractical Venture Capital is a secondary-focused venture firm that provides liquidity solutions for early investors, employees, and funds. Operating with a 7-year fund structure instead of the traditional 10-15 years, Practical VC targets 20-40% discounts to last-round valuations in Series C and D companies with $200M+ in revenue and clear paths to exit. The firm specializes in SaaS and FinTech but has made exceptions for exceptional opportunities like SpaceX, now their biggest winner despite violating their typical investment criteria. Founded by Aman Verjee and Dave McClure, Practical VC evaluates roughly 50 companies at any given time, making 5-10 investments annually. The firm also offers SPVs for deals that don't fit their main fund and covers LATAM opportunities through an operating partner in Argentina. Their approach recognizes that modern venture capital requires new liquidity solutions as companies like SpaceX (23 years private), Airbnb (17 years), and Palantir (20 years) redefine what "patient capital" means.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

Lorraine Lewis is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Lewis Foundation, an award-winning cancer charity providing free gift packs and ongoing support to adult cancer patients across 17 hospitals in the Midlands. Founded from lived experience, the charity has become a lifeline for thousands of people diagnosed with cancer. Beyond her role as a charity leader, Lorraine is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, inspiring audiences ranging from school children to corporate professionals. She has delivered talks for organisations including The Eden Project, the European Chartered Institute of Fundraising, and AJ Bell, sharing powerful messages of resilience, purpose and hope. Lorraine's remarkable journey has captured national attention. She has been featured in publications such as The Sun and HELLO! Magazine, and has appeared on Channel 4 News, highlighting her work and personal story. Her dedication to community service has been recognised through numerous accolades, including the HELLO! Magazine Inspiration Award, Great British Entrepreneur Award, and the prestigious Prime Minister's Point of Light Award. In recognition of her services to cancer, Lorraine was recently invited to meet Their Majesties The King and Queen. In addition to her charitable work, Lorraine is an author, with her memoir Dare To Dream chronicling her journey from lawyer to charity founder. She also hosts the podcast "See Through The Big C", amplifying the voices of those living with cancer, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. A passionate artist, Lorraine discovered her love for art in her forties and continues to explore creativity alongside her enthusiasm for fitness, including HYROX competitions, running, and ultra-distance challenges—living proof that it's never too late to dream, create, and push beyond perceived limits. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Lorraine Being based in Northampton Co-founder of The Lewis Foundation which supports cancer patients in hospital   Writing her book, 'Dare to Dream'  Her early years growing up  Not being sporty and always trying to get out of PE Being into reading and writing  Her dream of wanting to become a barrister Being supported and encouraged by her parents Her determination and resilience  Not knowing how she would achieve her goals  Doing old school research by heading to the library Creating her own opportunities to gain the experiences she needed  Doing the Bar Vocational Course  Not having time for sport or physical activity  £50k of student debt…. Being determined to make it happen Dealing with challenges and changes How it changed their life Starting to question everything and why there must be more to life What can be done? Wanting to make people feel better Dealing with cancer, death and grief Supporting people with cancer Bringing joy to peoples days Getting into fitness and ultra running to raise funds for the charity Deciding to sign up to do a Tough Mudder (Obstacle Run)  Wanting to push herself more physically and step outside her comfort zone  Running out of money for the charity How Mike supported the charity with a £50k donation  The kindness of strangers  Deciding to take on the 3 Peaks Challenge  Taking on more and more running challenges Being consumed by the Lewis Foundation and starting to neglect herself Rat Race  The Wall  Discovering Hyrox  Getting back on her feet and being more active and more healthy  Starting to feel stronger mentally and more resilient to handle challenges January 2025 - and doing her vision board and goals for the year Deciding to sign up for the 70 mile race Not training for the ultra in the best way… Being at the start of the race  The struggle during the race and crossing the finishing line Feeling physically broken but knowing it was her mental resilience that got her across the finish line The mental side of running 70 miles Setting a big challenge for 2026 Taking on a 100 mile ultra! The Rat Race Castle to Castle  The Lewis Foundation will be celebrating it's 10th Anniversary in 2026  Starting to follow a specific running program  Being pushed in her training Making sure to eat better  The challenges of fuelling while being coeliac  Feeling in a much better place physically  Needing to exercise at 6am Training about 35 hrs a week What is the race strategy…. Breaking down the training  Fuelling her training and needing to eat more  Not being afraid to consume food—especially carbs Taking supplements to help with iron levels  Creatine and omega-3 The benefits of hiking poles/sticks Rotating trainers The financial impact of taking on challenges/runs etc How to connect with Lorraine on social media Podcast: See through the big C  Final words of advice  The importance of living your life  Make the most of the time we have on this planet   Social Media Website: www.lorrainelewisbcah.co.uk  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-lewis-bcah  Youtube: @Seethroughthebigc  Instagram: @lorraine_lewisbca Book: Dare to Dream   

On today’s FRESH NEW PODCAST, host Dave Wager opens with 1 Corinthians 12:26, a reminder that the Body of Christ is connected, when one member suffers, we suffer together. His guest is Michael Johnson, president of Slavic Gospel Association, who also brings a strong communications background to the role. Michael began his career in international advertising (1986–1995) as an account manager and supervisor serving major consumer brands, then moved into nonprofit agency leadership at KMA Direct Communications and Douglas Shaw and Associates, serving as Senior Vice President for 11 years before rejoining SGA. In this conversation, that blend shows up clearly, he's telling the story of gospel work with clarity, history, and real-world outcomes, while emphasizing that the mission stays rooted in faithful local churches. Michael walks listeners through SGA's roots and purpose. Founded in 1934 by Peter Deyneka, the organization began by supporting believers behind the Iron Curtain through covert Bible distribution and Christian radio partnerships, strengthening Christians who often had to listen in secret at great personal risk. Today, the focus is still the same at its core, equipping local churches instead of sending western missionaries, with a network that includes thousands of evangelical Baptist congregations across the former Soviet region. Michael notes he is building on the biblical and ministry foundation laid by Peter Deyneka and Bob Provost, with Bob continuing to advise as President Emeritus. As the discussion turns to the war in Ukraine, the theme becomes practical compassion, the church as a visible refuge, including their “Heat and Hope” effort to resource churches with generators and supplies so they can serve as centers of warmth, help, and gospel hope during harsh winters.

Success often looks like a sudden breakthrough, but most of the time it is the result of years of quiet effort that no one sees. We are quick to call it luck, timing, or talent, because it feels easier than acknowledging the discipline, the repetition, and the long seasons of showing up without guarantees. Yet behind every meaningful achievement is a story of persistence, preparation, and choosing to keep going when progress feels slow. Many people believe talent is the deciding factor. If someone is gifted, success should come naturally. If someone struggles, maybe they are just not built for it. But real life rarely works that way. Skill is built through effort. Progress is earned through consistency. And the ability to sustain success comes from grit, not just natural ability. This episode reflects on a five-year journey from learning how to start a podcast to receiving Super Bowl credentials, and what that path reveals about growth. Drawing from the idea that "effort counts twice," we unpack the difference between talent and skill, why hard work compounds over time, and how showing up, investing in yourself, and surrounding yourself with the right people changes what is possible. If you are building something and wondering if the work is worth it, this conversation is a reminder that grit, not just talent, is what turns potential into real progress. "Without effort, your talent is merely unmet potential. Without effort, your skill is what could be done but has not been done. With effort, your talent becomes skill, and effort makes that skill very productive." – Dr. Derrick Burgess Topics Covered: (00:00:00) Introduction  (00:00:30) Suzette's birthday and Black History Month (00:01:49) From Super Bowl fan to media credentials (00:02:54) Luck vs preparation in success (00:04:00) Grit and why "effort counts twice" (00:05:52) The danger of relying on "gifted" labels (00:06:30) Advertisement: Struggling with your finances as a young physician? Doc2Doc Lending is here for you. Founded by doctors, we offer loans tailored to your unique career path, crediting your certifications and specialty training. Visit https://www.doc2doclending.com/ today. (00:09:06) The act of becoming: Talented vs. Strivers  (00:10:24) Making skill achieve results (00:11:53) A warning against relying on talent alone (00:12:56) Effort turns potential into results (00:13:40) Final encouragement  Key Takeaways:   "Talent does not trump everything else." "In the long run, you have to be more than talented to achieve at a high level and sustain that level of achievement." "Talent times effort equals skill, and skill times effort equals achievement." "Skill is developed over countless hours and hours of practicing your craft." "It's not just continuing to show up to do the same thing the same way over and over again. It's continuing to critique yourself. Continue to surround yourself with people that are doing it on a higher level than you are." Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243 Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.  

On this episode of the Charity Charged Show, we sit down with Hilary Axtmayer, Chief Program Officer of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, to talk about one of the most meaningful nonprofit expansions happening this year.Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was created to give children with serious illnesses something they are too often denied: the chance to simply be kids. More than three decades later, the organization is serving thousands of children and families across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, and in 2025 it is opening a second residential camp location in Maryland.This conversation goes beyond the headline of expansion. It digs into the origin of the camp's name, the magic of its programs, Hilary's 25-year journey from counselor to executive leader, and the careful work required to scale without losing the soul of the mission.

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 153 - A Family Built Startup Story From The Kitchen Table with Mehmet Tascioglu   In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker interviews Mehmet Tascioglu, the Gen Z founder of Mosaic Cakes, a unique family business based in the Detroit area. Mehmet shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his family's experience during the Great Recession, through his initial ventures like Connect Me Tutoring, to the establishment of Mosaic Cakes. The discussion delves into the values instilled by Mehmet's father, the significance of family collaboration, navigating decision-making, and the challenges of introducing a new product to the market. Mehmet offers insights on the importance of mentorship, the influence of cultural heritage, and his vision for Mosaic Cakes as a symbol of the American melting pot. The conversation also explores generational differences, the role of tradition and innovation in family businesses, and the aspiration to build an ethical and impactful brand.   ·       00:54 Meet the Gen Z Founder: Mehmet Tascioglu ·       03:14 The Origin Story of Mosaic Cakes ·       05:38 Building a Business During the Pandemic ·       09:10 The Unique Appeal of Mosaic Cakes ·       13:24 Family Dynamics in Business ·       18:24 Leadership and Decision Making ·       19:08 Defining Family Business Values ·       20:21 Family Influence on Business ·       25:23 Generational Perspectives and Challenges ·       32:12 The Importance of Mentorship ·       34:24 Future Plans for Mosaic Cakes   Websites: ·       fambizforum.com. ·       www.chrisyonker.com ·       Linkedin: @mehmet-tascioglu ·       Instagram: @mosaic_cakes ·       Tiktok @mosaiccakes   Mehmet's Bio: Mehmet is Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Mosaic Cakes. Prior to starting Mosaic Cakes, Mehmet founded the nonprofit Connect Me Tutoring in 2020, which has since grown into the nation's largest youth-run free tutoring service, providing over 40,000 sessions. Mosaic Cakes is a Michigan-based gourmet dessert company pioneering an entirely new category in the American market. Founded by Mehmet (Stanford MS&E), his mother Senay, and his brother Emir, the company transforms a cherished family recipe into handcrafted premium triangular cakes featuring crushed butter cookies folded into signature chocolate sauce with fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, or other premium ingredients, creating a stunning mosaic pattern in every slice. What began as a beloved family tradition—a dessert the founders grew up enjoying at birthday parties, family gatherings, and celebrations—has become a thriving direct-to-consumer and wholesale business. Throughout their lives, the family witnessed how even the pickiest eaters absolutely loved these cakes, validating that this exceptional flavor experience deserved to be shared with communities across America. At its core, the company's mission centers on positivity, inclusivity, and courage, helping Americans discover a dessert experience unavailable anywhere else in grocery stores, bakeries, or restaurants while building a values-driven business that celebrates family heritage and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Today, our first letter comes from Nancy who wonders whether awakening to her True nature requires embracing her shadow as fully as her light. She asks if spiritual wholeness means accepting destructive tendencies, or transcending them. Our next letter comes from Rade in Macedonia. Writing from prison, Rade shares how a life of crime has given way to a sincere spiritual practice and a surprising sense of inner freedom. He asks how to truly transform his life and align his future with service, integrity, and spiritual Truth. Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation for the pause that refreshes. ✍️Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you've been inspired by an episode, we'd love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection

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Most orgs have a major blind spot: the browser.This week on Defender Fridays, we're joined by Cody Pierce, Co-Founder and CEO at Neon Cyber, to discuss why browser security remains a critical gap, from sophisticated phishing campaigns that bypass traditional controls to shadow AI tools operating outside your security perimeter.Cody began his career in the computer security industry twenty-five years ago. The first half of his journey was rooted in deep R&D for offensive security, and he had the privilege of leading great teams working on elite problems. Over the last decade, Cody have moved into product and leadership roles that allowed him to focus on developing and delivering innovative and differentiated capabilities through product incubation, development, and GTM activities. Cody says he gets the most joy from building and delivering products that bring order to the chaos of cyber security while giving defenders the upper hand.About This SessionThis office hours format brings together the LimaCharlie team to share practical experiences with AI-powered security operations. Rather than theoretical discussions, we demonstrate working tools and invite the community to share their own AI security experiments. The session highlights the rapid evolution of AI capabilities in cybersecurity and explores the changing relationship between security practitioners and automation.Register for Live SessionsJoin us every Friday at 10:30am PT for live, interactive discussions with industry experts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the field, these sessions offer an engaging dialogue between our guests, hosts, and you – our audience.Register here: https://limacharlie.io/defender-fridaysSubscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to never miss a live session or catch up on past episodes!Sponsored by LimaCharlieThis episode is brought to you by LimaCharlie, a cloud-native SecOps platform where AI agents operate security infrastructure directly. Founded in 2018, LimaCharlie provides complete API coverage across detection, response, automation, and telemetry, with multi-tenant architecture designed for MSSPs and MDR providers managing thousands of unique client environments.Why LimaCharlie?Transparency: Complete visibility into every action and decision. No black boxes, no vendor lock-in.Scalability: Security operations that scale like infrastructure, not like procurement cycles. Move at cloud speed.Unopinionated Design: Integrate the tools you need, not just those contracts allow. Build security on your terms.Agentic SecOps Workspace (ASW): AI agents that operate alongside your team with observable, auditable actions through the same APIs human analysts use.Security Primitives: Composable building blocks that endure as tools come and go. Build once, evolve continuously.Try the Agentic SecOps Workspace free: https://limacharlie.ioLearn more: https://docs.limacharlie.ioFollow LimaCharlieSign up for free: https://limacharlie.ioLinkedIn: / limacharlieio X: https://x.com/limacharlieioCommunity Discourse: https://community.limacharlie.com/Host: Maxime Lamothe-Brassard - CEO / Co-founder at LimaCharlie

Send us a textGriffin Brand and Dan Casey, co-authors of Bring Your Own Pencil: Bill Walsh's Playbook for Winning at Anything, join Joe to explore preparation, leadership, and what separates sustained excellence from short-term success.It's Super Bowl weekend, so football is part of the lens—but it doesn't stay there. The discussion moves from Bill Walsh and the San Francisco 49ers to Dyson vacuums, Raising Cane's chicken fingers, JSOC, and even 50 Cent. Different worlds, same underlying question: why do some people and organizations endure while others flame out?At the center is a simple idea: success is a lagging indicator. Drawing on Walsh's leadership philosophy, Griffin and Dan explain why outcomes take care of themselves when leaders focus on standards, habits, and ownership of preparation—long before performance is visible.From there, the episode broadens into leadership more generally: perseverance, the myth of overnight success, and how constraints can sharpen thinking instead of limiting it. A key theme is the idea of a permanent base camp—maintaining standards that keep teams within striking distance of excellence without burning them out.They also spend time on legacy. Not wins or titles, but people. The episode reinforces a simple measure of leadership: how many people succeed because you took the time to invest in them.Watch the full interview on YouTube!Joe, Griffin, and Dan also discuss: What “bring your own pencil” really means for leaders Alive time vs. dead time  How the path to the top is rarely a straight line How to sustain excellence without burning people or culture Why inputs matter more than outcomes How culture becomes real when it carries itself forward What legacy looks like when leaders step back Why the best leaders make their ceiling someone else's floorWhether you're watching the Super Bowl or leading a team far from the spotlight, this episode is a reminder that the work that matters most usually happens long before anyone is watching.A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind. Logistics Systems Incorporated (LSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting DoD and federal civilian agencies with enterprise IT operations, global logistics support, cybersecurity, data, and mission support services. Founded by a veteran Army leader, LSI is known for operating inside complex, high-consequence environments where leadership, discipline, and execution matter. Their teams support large user communities and mission-critical systems across defense and civilian agencies.

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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, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Julie: Deep listening.Haiti often makes headlines for its challenges—from political instability to natural disasters—but behind those stories are resilient, talented people with untapped potential. In this episode of Superpowers for Good, Julie Colombino-Billingham, Founder and CEO of Deux Mains, an affordable luxury goods company manufacturing ethical products in Haiti, shares her inspiring story. Julie's work demonstrates how business can be a force for good, especially in one of the most economically challenged countries in the Western Hemisphere.Julie didn't arrive in Haiti to start a business. After the devastating 2010 earthquake, she deployed as a trained disaster responder to help with relief efforts. What began as a short-term mission turned into a life-changing journey. “The women of Haiti were so strong, so brave, and so courageous,” Julie explained. “I really just wanted to be like them…I ended up staying and living there for five years and starting this business.”Deux Mains, which means “two hands” in French, is a testament to the power of collaboration and perseverance. The company manufactures luxury handbags, wallets, and other leather goods using deadstock leather and materials from responsible tanneries. These products, crafted by Haitian artisans earning a fair wage, are now sold in major retailers like Nordstrom and Kohl's. Despite the country's instability, Deux Mains continues to thrive. “The business is not only growing but flourishing under the leadership of my Haitian colleagues,” Julie said.Beyond exporting chic handbags, Deux Mains has a significant local impact. Last year, they manufactured and distributed 10,000 pairs of leather school shoes for Haitian children. The factory, powered entirely by solar energy, employs 45 full-time staff and serves as a model for sustainable development in Haiti.Julie's story is one of transformation—both personal and collective. Her journey highlights how listening to the needs of a community can inspire lasting change. “A woman said to me, ‘Hey, white lady, I don't want water. I need a job,'” Julie recalled. That moment shifted her perspective from short-term aid to creating long-term economic opportunities.Deux Mains proves that ethical fashion can make a global impact while empowering local communities. Julie's vision serves as a powerful reminder that meaningful change begins when we listen, act with purpose, and invest in people.tl;dr:Julie Colombino-Billingham founded Deux Mains after witnessing Haiti's resilience following the 2010 earthquake.Deux Mains creates ethical, sustainable luxury goods while employing Haitian artisans earning a living wage.The company's solar-powered factory produces products sold globally, including in Nordstrom and Kohl's.Julie credits her success to listening deeply to community needs, focusing on long-term economic impact.The episode highlights Julie's superpower of listening, offering actionable tips for cultivating this skill.How to Develop Deep Listening As a SuperpowerJulie's superpower is her ability to listen deeply and empathetically, enabling her to understand and act on the real needs of others. Reflecting on her early days in Haiti, she shared a pivotal moment: “A woman said to me, ‘Hey, white lady, I don't want any water. I need a job.'” That simple yet profound statement transformed Julie's approach, shifting her focus from short-term disaster relief to launching Deux Mains, a business creating sustainable jobs for Haitians. Listening, as Julie explained, “revolutionized my experience and my participation.”Julie shared a story that exemplifies her superpower in action. Early in her time in Haiti, she grew frustrated with the mess in the factory, asking, “Why is everything always a mess here?” Her Haitian business partner, Jolina, calmly replied, “We don't have any garbage cans.” This moment reminded Julie to step outside her own frame of reference and truly listen to her colleagues. By addressing such a simple, overlooked need, she cultivated a culture of collaboration and respect that continues to define Deux Mains.Tips for Developing Deep Listening:Believe that everyone in the room has valuable insights to contribute.Step outside your own perspective to understand others' realities.Ask open-ended questions to uncover underlying needs and concerns.Build trust by acting on the feedback you receive.Practice humility when faced with solutions that challenge your assumptions.By following Julie's example and advice, you can make deep listening 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!Get Your Copy!Guest ProfileJulie Colombino-Billingham (she/her):Founder/CEO, Deux MainsAbout Deux Mains: Deux Mains is a fair trade leather goods brand creating timeless handbags in Haiti to provide dignified jobs and opportunity for local artisans. Founded on the belief that fashion can create lasting social impact, Deux Mains combines ethical production, sustainable materials, and thoughtful design.Website: deuxmains.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/DeuxMainsDesignsBiographical Information: Job creation activist, Julie Colombino-Billingham is the founder of Deux Mains, a fair-trade fashion business that draws upon the indigenous wisdom of the Haitian people to produce luxury leather handbags and accessories for international markets, and school shoes for local children. Under Billingham's leadership, the past decade+ has been a dramatic evolution from earthquake recovery into a fashion-forward brand garnering international partnerships with the United Nations, Kenneth Cole, Eileen Fisher, USAID, the Clinton Foundation, and most recently, Nordstroms. Her work to generate high quality employment opportunities in Haiti has been recognized by way of: WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, (2025) global finalist, the Southern Living Beauty Award (2018), finalist in the Digicel Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2017), selection as the Martin Bell Scholar (2016), allowing her to complete her MBA from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business. “From Loss to Legacy,” (released November 4, 2025), is Julie's memoir which depicts the revolutionary approach to disaster aid and business development that she designed in Haiti. 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Neal Huffman and Joe Lynch discuss Farelanes: real time lane pricing for everyone. Neal is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. About Neal Huffman Neal Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. Neal has over 40 years in software development, innovation, and product management rollouts spread across the telecommunications and enterprise software industries. He played a role in the first Fiber to the Home technology deployed in Loudon County, Virginia in 1999. He transitioned to enterprise software and quickly latched on to the cloud deployment model. He helped pioneer an integrated credit card solution for the fare gate/public transit industry. Neal is not afraid of taking on new innovative approaches to existing markets and becoming an evangelist in the process. He does not shy away from the unknown and is fully focused on evangelizing Farelane's approach for taking the obfuscation out of the transportation lane pricing chaos that exists today. He is intently focused on bringing real time fare solutions enabling all players success in the transportation industry. About Farelanes Farelanes is a leader in Logistics analytics and real-time Lane Pricing for all equipment types operating on North American roads today.  With over 25 equipment types, not just Dry Van, Reefer and Flatbed, Farelanes provides truckload freight data analytics services for North America.  Shippers, brokers, carriers, TMS's, and industry partners rely on Farelanes for real-time market price indices for over 37,000 primary lanes and market data trends and insights, based on more than 20 billion in paid freight invoice market transactions. Founded in 2023, Farelanes is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Key Takeaways: Farelanes: Real Time Lane Pricing for Everyone Neal Huffman and Joe Lynch discuss Farelanes: real time lane pricing for everyone. Neal is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. Mission and Vision: Farelanes aims to be the platform for industry innovation in logistics by enabling true and fair pricing, foundational content, centralized data publishing, and tools for computation and data management. Their vision is to be logistics' trusted partner in driving innovation, reducing complexity, and delivering network efficiencies through standards, technology, and effective governance. Product Offerings: The company offers several products tailored to different stakeholders in the logistics sector: Farelanes Silver: Designed for carriers, providing access to real-time lane pricing data. Farelanes Gold: Aimed at shippers, offering comprehensive pricing insights. Farelanes Bulk Data Publishing: For brokers and other entities requiring bulk data feeds, offering real-time data in various formats. Data Sources and Accuracy: Farelanes sources its data from trusted nationwide and custom geographic segments, ensuring accurate and transparent real-time pricing information. Team Expertise: The leadership team includes individuals with extensive experience in software development, innovation, and product management across telecommunications and enterprise software industries. Notable team members include Neal Huffman (CEO/Co-founder) and Andrew Cohen (CTO/Co-founder). Clientele: Farelanes serves a diverse clientele, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to owner-operators, providing solutions that cater to various organizational sizes and needs. Learn More About Farelanes: Real Time Lane Pricing for Everyone Neal Huffman | Linkedin Farelanes | Linkedin Farelanes Contact Farelanes The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

This episode features a conversation with Talaya Frazier, the Founder of Cheyenne's 4 Children (CC4C). CC4C is a nonprofit that uplifts children with rare and undiagnosed conditions and their families across Texas. Founded in 2012 by Talaya Frazier during her daughter Cheyanna's medical journey, CC4C offers more than support—it provides a lifeline. Learn more at https://www.cc4c.orgpodcast music by www.bensound.com

Niraj Naik is a former U.K. pharmacist who left the pill-for-every-ill treadmill after a debilitating autoimmune illness forced him to rethink healing from the ground up. He restored his health through breathwork, meditation, music, and nutrition—and founded SOMA Breath, a method that fuses ancient pranayama with modern science and rhythm-based music to reduce anxiety, boost resilience, and reconnect people with purpose. With protocols now under study at Cambridge University, his mission is to awaken the body's "inner pharmacy," one breath at a time. Conversation Highlights include: -After years as a pharmacist, Niraj kept seeing patients take more prescriptions yet feel worse—so he stepped away to find a better way. -A personal health crash was the turning point; when surgery and heavy meds were the only options, Niraj looked for a "third path" rooted in breath, meditation, and lifestyle. -The first structured sessions—slow nasal breathing and longer, calmer exhales—gave immediate relief, revealing the body's "inner pharmacy." -Why Niraj chose the name SOMA: rather than reach for substances, create bliss from within by syncing breath, awareness, and the nervous system. -What sets SOMA apart: a sequence of protocols (focus, sleep, pain, emotional balance) that pair rhythm, breath-holds, and intention in a safe, step-by-step way. -Music isn't just a soundtrack—it's the metronome guiding rhythmic breathing and gentle, timed hypoxic holds to build resilience and CO2 tolerance. -In the quiet after an exhale, the mind goes still; Niraj calls this window "scientific prayer," a moment to plant intentions and rewire patterns. -Early data—and ongoing studies at Cambridge—point to rapid, measurable shifts that can be replicated, not just one-off miracles. -A simple try-along: nose-only breathing, a four-count rhythm, and a soft hum to raise nitric oxide and calm the system within minutes. Next, Michael leads a soothing guided practice—grounding listeners in love, gratitude, and an embodied sense of peace.

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, Natalie Hood and Manny Sanchez delve into the world of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) pools, addressing common misconceptions, cost comparisons, and the advantages of ICF over traditional pool construction methods. They explore the strength, energy efficiency, and design flexibility of ICF pools, while also discussing the building process and maintenance requirements. The conversation highlights the growing popularity of ICF pools as a modern solution for pool construction, emphasizing their benefits in various climates and conditions.TakeawaysICF pools are misunderstood but offer significant advantages.Cost factors for ICF pools are often misrepresented.ICF provides superior insulation and structural integrity.Design flexibility is a key benefit of ICF pools.ICF pools can be built faster and with less waste.Energy efficiency is a major advantage of ICF pools.ICF pools require less maintenance than traditional pools.Modern finishes can be effectively applied to ICF pools.ICF pools are suitable for various climates and conditions.The future of pool construction is leaning towards ICF technology.Sound bites"ICF pools deliver strength, efficiency, speed.""ICF is the gold standard for basements.""ICF pools provide superior thermal insulation."Chapters00:00 Introduction to ICF Pools02:52 Understanding ICF: Myths and Realities05:33 Cost Comparisons: ICF vs Traditional Pools08:05 ICF Pools: Strength and Durability11:04 Design Flexibility and Applications of ICF Pools13:49 Energy Efficiency and Maintenance of ICF Pools16:21 Building Process: ICF vs Shotcrete19:02 Environmental Impact and Waste Reduction22:12 Modern Finishes for ICF Pools24:32 Conclusion and Future of ICF Pools The Grit GameThe Grit Game, is not just playing the game, we're changing it. 500+ years industry experience, Revdup Apparel a custom apparel company built for the pool industry. Founded by pool professionalsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Are you searching for ways to build courage and live your most authentic life during uncertain times? This episode of the Marli Williams Podcast welcomes Patricia Velasquez, acclaimed actor, author, and humanitarian, as she shares her inspiring journey from challenging beginnings in Venezuela to becoming a global changemaker. Explore the meaning of “certainty” when the future feels unclear, and learn why embracing your unique truth can unlock confidence and possibility. Patricia and Marli offer real-talk on overcoming self-doubt, finding your “why,” and taking small, actionable steps toward personal growth. If you're ready to claim permission for the next chapter of your life, you'll find insights and inspiration here. Tune in for powerful stories, empowering strategies, and a reminder that even small acts of bravery can create a ripple effect of transformation.Patricia Velásquez Bio:Patricia Velásquez is an award-winning actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur, transformational keynote speaker, author, and mother. Best known for her iconic roles in “The Mummy”, “The Mummy Returns”, “Arrested Development”, and “The Curse of La Llorona”, Patricia also became the first Latina supermodel gracing the covers of major fashion magazines like ‘Vogue”, “Elle”, and “Harper's Bazaar”. She has been the face of campaigns for top brands such as “Chanel” and “Cover Girl”.Born in Venezuela, Patricia's early life was marked by resilience and purpose. Growing up in Maracaibo, she carried water up 15 flights of stairs for her family, an experience that taught her the power of determination and community. That's when her certainty was born. This deep sense of purpose inspired her lifelong commitment to giving back, leading her to establish “The Wayuu Taya Foundation” in 2002. Founded to improve the lives of unprivileged communities across Latin America, the foundation has benefited over one million people through education, health, water access, and sustainable development programs, all while respecting their traditions and cultures.Her humanitarian work has earned her global recognition. Patricia serves as a “UNESCO Artist for Peace” and a “Goodwill Ambassador for the Organization of American States (OAS)”. She has been honored by the “United Nations” and the “Human Rights Campaign” for her dedication to creating opportunities and improving quality of life for those in need.As a transformational keynote speaker, Patricia shares her journey with global audiences, empowering them to move through fear with certainty, lead with courage, take action rooted in values, draw from wisdom, and create lasting change in their lives and communities. Her powerful storytelling has inspired thousands at major platforms, including “Stanford University”, “TEDx”, the “Milken Institute”, the “Clinton Global Initiative”, and many more. Patricia's message speaks to the universal desire for growth and purpose, offering actionable steps to transform challenges into opportunities.Patricia is also an accomplished author, sharing her journey and insights to inspire others to embrace their truth and break through limitations. Her experiences as a Latina, a mother, an entrepreneur, and a lifelong supporter of education and community development shape the authenticity and depth of her message.Whether on stage, in front of the camera, or working directly with communities through her foundation, Patricia Velásquez lives the principles she speaks about certainty, courage, action, wisdom, and change. Her story is one of purpose, resilience, and a commitment to empowering others to lead with heart, authenticity, and confidence.Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with...

On this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Urenia Johnson and Adelina Robinson to discuss their newly formed collaboration, Thriveworks Coalition and how they're amplifying access to essential services for families through a unified, holistic approach.Founded by leaders from diverse nonprofit backgrounds, Thriveworks brings together organizations Corporate Development Institute (CDI) and Purposed Hands to create a “one-stop shop” for legal, financial, educational and family support.Founded by Attorney Urenia Ricks-Johnson, Corporate Development Institute (CDI) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering underserved communities through financial literacy, youth mentorship and legal advocacy. Founded by Adelina Robinson, Purposed Hands is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to assisting low-income families in Westland, Detroit and surrounding areas. To learn more about CDI, Purposed Hands, and Thriveworks Coalition, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:'NATIONAL SHUTDOWN' IN DETROIT: CASS TECH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WALK OUT TO PROTEST ICEDATA CENTERS, DIRTY DIRT AND DUGGAN VS. DEMOCRATSSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

EP. 477 Best to the Nest: Times of Dysregulation We are in a Minnesota state of mind. We are leaning on a bit of advice from former ABC anchor, author, and podcaster, Dan Harris. We hope his advice brings you to the thoughtful place that it brought us. You can find Harris @danharris on Instagram and bunches of other places. Thank you to our sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Senia is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine.Registration for Healing Insight's Optimal Energy Program is open! Use the code BEST and register by February 5, 2026 and save $300. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamie Uyeyama and Greg Flammang discuss the expected hires of Aaron Henry as a defensive backs coach and Brian Jean Mary as linebackers coach as they look to replace departed coaches Mike Mickens and Al Washington to the NFL. Sign up for IrishSportsDaily.com: https://irishsportsdaily.com/subscribeWebsite: https://irishsportsdaily.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISDUpdateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishsportsdaily/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishSportsDailyOfficial YouTube channel of IrishSportsDaily.com, a Notre Dame community. The most trusted Fighting Irish source for Notre Dame Football, Baseball, Basketball and all recruiting information. Subscribe to watch our weekly Notre Dame podcasts: Power Hour with Mike Frank and Hit & Hustle with Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama! A Special Thanks to ESQ:Looking to upgrade your wardrobe?Founded by ND alum and longtime ISD board member Ge Wang, you've seen ESQ's custom clothing on all of your favorite players and coaches. With over a decade of making the best bespoke clothing available, ESQ will help you look and feel your best in 2024. From a perfect fitting suit or sport coat, shirt or bomber jacket - or that perfect tuxedo for wedding season, check out esqclothing.com and book an appointment to upgrade your wardrobe today. Mention ISD and get 10% off your entire purchase.ESQClothing.com #notredame #notredamefootball #ndfootball #goirish #fightingirish

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Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE. About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow revenue, systemize operations, and create more freedom in their lives. To learn more, check out businessforunicorns.com. Get More BFU In Your Life: Claim your FREE copy of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE Follow BFU on Instagram HERE Subscribe to MF's YouTube Channel HERE Ready to Grow Your Gym? If you're a gym owner with 30+ clients looking to add $5k-$10k/month in the next 90 days, book your FREE Brainstorm Call HERE.

Few organizations have inspired as much speculation, legend, and conspiracy as the Knights Templar. Founded in the early 12th century as warrior monks sworn to protect Christian pilgrims, they quickly amassed incredible wealth, power, and influence—only to be violently suppressed in one of history's most infamous betrayals. But did the Templars truly vanish, or did they retreat into the shadows, guarding secrets too dangerous for the world to know? In this episode, we'll delve into the unsolved mysteries surrounding the Templars—whispers of hidden treasure, secret rituals, lost knowledge, and their possible connection to the Holy Grail. Were they the keepers of arcane wisdom? Did they escape their destruction, evolving into secret societies that still operate today? Or was their downfall merely the result of political greed? Join me as we uncover the enigmatic legacy of the Knights Templar and the shadows they still cast on history. Follow me on X: https://x.com/CrypticChrncles BUY MERCH! https://httpscrypticchroniclescom.creator-spring.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/crypticchronicles Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/CRYPTICCR20 Use code: CRYPTICCR20 SOURCES: SOURCES Gaia - https://www.gaia.com/series/mysteries-of-the-knights-templar (Tim Hogan should be used as the main source. Apparently, he has books and is a legit Knights Templar.) The Ceremony of the Grail - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60190928-the-ceremony-of-the-grail The Templars - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4548398-the-templars From Ritual to Romance - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1410532.From_Ritual_to_Romance?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=DCEDB2Fgd3&rank=1 Cryptic Code: Templars America - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45035092-cryptic-code The Way of the Templar - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28055724-the-way-of-the-templar?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=E4alSTXLDg&rank=8 The Cremona Document - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42819197-the-scrolls-of-onteora---the-cremona-document?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=eS953qztL7&rank=1

This week we're bringing you a powerhouse series of episodes that celebrate some of the most formidable women to ever take the mic on Second Act Stories. These conversations are fueled by bold decisions, hard-won confidence, and the kind of reinvention that only comes after you've lived a little. From breaking the rules to rewriting the script, these women didn't just pivot; they claimed their second acts with clarity, grit, and momentum. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, these episodes capture the fire at the heart of our show: fearless choices, earned wisdom, and stories that prove it's never too late to bet big on yourself. Stuckey's is a legendary and iconic thread in the fabric of Americana. Founded in Eastman, Georgia in 1937 by WS "Sylvester" Stuckey, Sr., Stuckey's grew into a roadside empire by the 1970s, with 368 stores in more than 30 states. Part of the charm that made Stuckey's so iconic were its ubiquitous billboards, more than 4,000 of them, which were dotted along U.S. highways. Stuckey's was an inextricable part of what became known as "The Great American Road Trip." Fast forward to 2019, Stuckey's was on life support. The brand had gone through hard times, and its former stand-alone locations, still identifiable by their teal blue roofs, were now relics of a bygone era. Some were abandoned and boarded-up; others became home to less-than-savory businesses. By this time the brand had changed hands multiple times and become an unprofitable line item on a bigger company's balance sheet. But Stuckey's was about to experience a surprising rebirth. In 2019, former Georgia legislator Stephanie Stuckey, a practicing attorney at the time, received a fateful phone call. Stuckey's, the brand started by her grandfather all those years ago, was up for sale. With no experience in running a business, 53-year-old Stephanie defied the odds (and the advice of virtually everyone she spoke to), cashed in her entire life's savings, and traded her future to buy back and revive the business bearing her family's name. Since then, Stephanie has become a legend in the business community. A perfect storm of scrappiness, shrewd business sense and passion, she's now a bone fide rock star with all the street cred to stage a successful turnaround. And she has the receipts to prove it. Under Stephanie's leadership, Stuckey's and its flagship pecan log rolls are back in black. In this episode, Stephanie discusses growing up with an iconic last name, her career as a legislator and attorney, her decision to lay it all on the line to buy back her family's business, how she's rebuilt the brand, and what's next for Stuckey's. Stephanie chronicles her life on the road at her Instagram account, @stuckeystop. Her new book, "UnStuck: Rebirth of an American Icon," is available at Amazon or wherever you buy books. ******* If you enjoy Second Act Stories, please leave us a review here. We may read your review on a future episode! Subscribe to the Second Act stories Substack. Check out the Second Act Stories YouTube channel. Follow Second Act Stories on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Second Act Stories theme music: "Between 1 and 3 am" by Echoes.

Today, our first letter comes from Tara: As a new mom, Tara is caught between keeping her heart open and protecting herself from constant criticism by her partner's family. How can she practice compassion and enforce healthy boundaries without continuing to get hurt? Our next letter comes from Lebo in South Africa: Lebo feels anxious and diminished around family who value status and achievement over spirituality. How can they stay true to their deeper purpose without guilt or fear when their identity is so intertwined with family and culture? Finally, Michael leads a meditation on coming into a Divine state of being and slowing down the aging process:  "You're not looking for the fountain of youth. You're looking for the fountain of You." ✍️Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you've been inspired by an episode, we'd love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection

If you spend any time on the water, you've probably heard the joke that the two best days of a boat owner's life are the day they buy the boat… and the day they sell it.For today's guest, that line isn't just a joke. It's a problem statement.Mitch Lee grew up around boats. He loved being on the water, but he also experienced firsthand how loud, smelly, maintenance-heavy, and frustrating boat ownership can be. And once electric vehicles started proving what was possible on land, one idea kept coming back to him: if electrification makes sense in cars on the road, it might actually make even more sense in boats on the water.Mitch is the co-founder and CEO of Arc, an electric boat company building both consumer and commercial vessels. Arc started in the premium wake sports market, selling directly to consumers and using those early boats to develop its electric propulsion technology. That platform is now being deployed in commercial applications, where electrification can improve reliability, lower costs, and support ports that want to electrify.Founded in 2021, Arc has raised over $110 million through its Series B and has scaled from delivering its first customer boat, which took two years to build, to now producing multiple boats per week, while also landing major commercial partnerships at working ports.In our conversation, Mitch walks me through his path that led to Arc, from a childhood fascination with stocks and compounding interest, to building and selling his first company in the personal finance space, to betting big on electric boats and what electrification can unlock on the water.About Powerhouse Innovation and Powerhouse VenturesPowerhouse Ventures backs seed stage startups developing innovative software to advance clean energy, mobility, and industry. If you are thinking about building something in this space, get in touch with our team.Powerhouse Innovation is a best in class consulting firm, powered by the strongest energy innovation network, data and team in our industry. We partner with world's leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry.To hear more stories of founders building our energy abundant future, hit the “subscribe” button and leave us a review.

Greg Flammang talks to Notre Dame star guard Hannah Hidalgo on the tough season so far, her choice to embrace the challenge at Notre Dame, her increased offensive efficiency, her ability as a defender, her work in the offseason to become a more well rounded player, and more. 0:44- On the challenge of this season3:06- Embracing a difficult and uncertain season4:34- Taking accountability for the team5:53- The uptick in her offensive efficiency10:07- Her defensive prowress13:23- Hannah the competitor17:37- Finding consistency within the team18:57- The growth of Cass Prosper20:36- The challenge of being a Notre Dame student athlete22:48- Seeing the country24:00- Handling success and accoladesSign up for IrishSportsDaily.com: https://irishsportsdaily.com/subscribeWebsite: https://irishsportsdaily.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISDUpdateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishsportsdaily/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishSportsDailyOfficial YouTube channel of IrishSportsDaily.com, a Notre Dame community. The most trusted Fighting Irish source for Notre Dame Football, Baseball, Basketball and all recruiting information. Subscribe to watch our weekly Notre Dame podcasts: Power Hour with Mike Frank and Hit & Hustle with Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama! A Special Thanks to ESQ:Looking to upgrade your wardrobe?Founded by ND alum and longtime ISD board member Ge Wang, you've seen ESQ's custom clothing on all of your favorite players and coaches. With over a decade of making the best bespoke clothing available, ESQ will help you look and feel your best in 2024. From a perfect fitting suit or sport coat, shirt or bomber jacket - or that perfect tuxedo for wedding season, check out esqclothing.com and book an appointment to upgrade your wardrobe today. Mention ISD and get 10% off your entire purchase.ESQClothing.com #notredame #notredamefootball #ndfootball #goirish #fightingirish

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE. About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow revenue, systemize operations, and create more freedom in their lives. To learn more, check out businessforunicorns.com. Get More BFU In Your Life: Claim your FREE copy of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE Follow BFU on Instagram HERE Subscribe to MF's YouTube Channel HERE Ready to Grow Your Gym? If you're a gym owner with 30+ clients looking to add $5k-$10k/month in the next 90 days, book your FREE Brainstorm Call HERE.

Join us for a special Defender Fridays Office Hours session where the LimaCharlie team demonstrates the new Agentic SecOps Workspace (ASW) and explores what's possible when AI agents operate security infrastructure directly.At Defender Fridays, we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry. Our aim is simple yet ambitious: to foster a collaborative space where ideas flow freely, experiences are shared, and knowledge expands.What We'll DiscussIn this hands-on session, we showcase real working implementations of AI in cybersecurity operations. From reverse engineering malware to automated rule tuning and infrastructure management, we demonstrate how AI agents are transforming security workflows from concept to production-ready tools in hours instead of days.Key TopicsAutomated malware analysis and decompilation without traditional manual reverse engineering workflowsRule tuning at scale: Investigating noisy detections, writing false positive rules, and deploying them autonomouslyInfrastructure automation: Setting up data sources, configuring tenants, and managing security operations through AI agentsThe permission model: Balancing AI capability with human oversight and approval workflowsReal-world applications: Custom reporting, detection coverage analysis, and operational time savingsAbout This SessionThis office hours format brings together the LimaCharlie team to share practical experiences with AI-powered security operations. Rather than theoretical discussions, we demonstrate working tools and invite the community to share their own AI security experiments. The session highlights the rapid evolution of AI capabilities in cybersecurity and explores the changing relationship between security practitioners and automation.Register for Live SessionsJoin us every Friday at 10:30am PT for live, interactive discussions with industry experts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the field, these sessions offer an engaging dialogue between our guests, hosts, and you – our audience.Register here: https://limacharlie.io/defender-fridaysSubscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to never miss a live session or catch up on past episodes!Sponsored by LimaCharlieThis episode is brought to you by LimaCharlie, a cloud-native SecOps platform where AI agents operate security infrastructure directly. Founded in 2018, LimaCharlie provides complete API coverage across detection, response, automation, and telemetry, with multi-tenant architecture designed for MSSPs and MDR providers managing thousands of unique client environments.Why LimaCharlie?Transparency: Complete visibility into every action and decision. No black boxes, no vendor lock-in.Scalability: Security operations that scale like infrastructure, not like procurement cycles. Move at cloud speed.Unopinionated Design: Integrate the tools you need, not just those contracts allow. Build security on your terms.Agentic SecOps Workspace (ASW): AI agents that operate alongside your team with observable, auditable actions through the same APIs human analysts use.Security Primitives: Composable building blocks that endure as tools come and go. Build once, evolve continuously.Try the Agentic SecOps Workspace free: https://limacharlie.ioLearn more: https://docs.limacharlie.ioFollow LimaCharlieSign up for free: https://limacharlie.ioLinkedIn: / limacharlieio X: https://x.com/limacharlieioCommunity Discourse: https://community.limacharlie.com/Host: Maxime Lamothe-Brassard - CEO / Co-founder at LimaCharlie

Founded in 1957, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities in the country. Our world-class shooting range is a City of Phoenix Point of Pride. It has received a Five Star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges. This means that it is the best of the best at providing a quality recreation experience and is the first government facility to receive this designation. Learn more about the facility today in our podcastas we speak with Chris DeChant the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Operations Manager.   Learn more at www.azgfd.gov/basf

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this, our first episode of Season 4, our host Don Walsh is our guest. Don takes us on a journey through 2025 and gives us a recap of each of the podcast episodes from Season 3 along with a look behind the scenes and shares his thoughts not heard before on the episodes themselves. Don also discusses audience feedback and his favorite moments from Season 3, after which he gives his thoughts on where the industry is headed in 2026 and some hints on where the podcast is headed in Season 4. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading! You can find this episode including episode videos and more on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard!KEY POINTS: The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally with a 300% increase in downloads in the last year!The STB offers Stakeholder Committees including the Railroad Shipper Transportation Advisor Council, the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, the National Grain Car Council and the newly created Passenger Rail Advisory Committee.President Trump's proposed plan to improve the economy and reduce inflation is said to be like spokes on a wheel including reducing the cost of energy by increasing production, reducing government spending, reducing regulations and restrictions, reducing taxes and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.While intermodal railcars make up only 4% of the U.S. national fleet, 48% of all U.S. rail traffic is generally intermodal rail shipments.Using Ai technology, the Duos Technologies - Railcar Inspection Portal (RIP) can inspect railcars at operating speeds from 3 MPH to 125 MPH, and report findings within 60 seconds.Most new tank car builds (at this time) are due to replacement needs as tank cars age out.Today there are approximately 2 million registered railcars in the U.S. national fleet, of which 22% (or 440,000) are tank cars, all of which require HM-216b qualification at regular intervals.Founded in 1838, Galveston, an island port city in Texas, quickly became the major hub for trade and immigration for not only Texas, but the entire southwest United States, and was the home of the first operating railroad in Texas, founded in 1850.The issue with tariffs isn't whether they're good or bad, it's that they keep fluctuating, they're not consistent, which makes it hard for businesses to plan.While there are 6 Class 1 railroads in the U.S. (UP, BNSF, CSX, NS, CN, and CPKC), there are 603 short line railroads.The AAR establishes safety, security and operating standards that provide seamless and safe operations across America's nearly 140,000-mile freight rail network.Don Walsh gives his opinion of the industry outlook for 2026!LINKS MENTIONED:

Today on the show, we welcome John Casli of Huckleberry Hill Farms. Huckleberry Hill Farms is a legacy craft cannabis farm nestled in the hills of Southern Humboldt County. Founded by John Casali, who was raised on this very land during the Back to the Land Movement, the farm is built on a deep commitment to sustainability, community, and honoring tradition. After serving 17 years in the federal system for cultivating cannabis, John returned to continue the legacy he began with his late mother, preserving her heirloom genetics and nurturing the land they love. Today, John and his partner Rose Moberly cultivate full-sun, organic cannabis while sharing their story through advocacy, education, and farm tours. Each strain they grow carries history and heart, reflecting a rare lineage, grown with intention, and rooted in the unique terroir of Southern Humboldt.

Palantir isn't just another tech firm - it's reach cuts across almost every aspect of modern life, from AI to healthcare to Formula 1 racing. Founded in 2003 to support US counter-terrorism efforts, the company has since grown into a global powerhouse and is central to the Trump administration's policies, from its military to immigration enforcement. At the centre of it all is billionaire co-founder Alex Karp – the philosopher turned tech-CEO who built the company from the ground up. So how did this software company built for bad times become indispensable to governments across the globe, and what does its rise reveal about the future of politics? We speak to journalist Michael Steinberger whose book The Philosopher in the Valley charts Karp's life and Palantir's rise. Producer: Aron Keller Mix: Travis Evans Executive producer: China Collins Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: Palantir co-founder & CEO Alex Karp. Credit: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters.

“How do I prove the Catholic Church was founded by God?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s divine origins, addressing challenges such as converting from Oneness Pentecostalism to Catholicism and responding to Protestant friends seeking biblical evidence for Catholic claims. Other topics include the removal of books from the Bible and the doctrine of the papacy. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:25 – How would one convert from Oneness Pentecostalism to Catholicism given how far apart they are from each other? 21:30 – My two friends who are protestants. I told them that Catholicism was the only Church founded by God. They asked me to prove it through the bible. How do I respond? 29:35 – Why did the reforms feel like they needed to remove books from the bible? 37:14 – My Protestant friend asked this: Did Raphael lie to Tobit? 49:51 – How do I prove the doctrine of the papacy?

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss some of the early names in Notre Dame's search for a Mike Mickens replacement in the secondary and other news and notes from around Notre Dame football.Sign up for IrishSportsDaily.com: https://irishsportsdaily.com/subscribeWebsite: https://irishsportsdaily.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISDUpdateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishsportsdaily/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishSportsDailyOfficial YouTube channel of IrishSportsDaily.com, a Notre Dame community. The most trusted Fighting Irish source for Notre Dame Football, Baseball, Basketball and all recruiting information. Subscribe to watch our weekly Notre Dame podcasts: Power Hour with Mike Frank and Hit & Hustle with Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama! A Special Thanks to ESQ:Looking to upgrade your wardrobe?Founded by ND alum and longtime ISD board member Ge Wang, you've seen ESQ's custom clothing on all of your favorite players and coaches. With over a decade of making the best bespoke clothing available, ESQ will help you look and feel your best in 2024. From a perfect fitting suit or sport coat, shirt or bomber jacket - or that perfect tuxedo for wedding season, check out esqclothing.com and book an appointment to upgrade your wardrobe today. Mention ISD and get 10% off your entire purchase.ESQClothing.com #notredame #notredamefootball #ndfootball #goirish #fightingirish

Rainforest enables vertical software companies to embed payment processing directly into their platforms - solving the complexity that previously forced software companies to direct customers to separate banks or resellers for payment processing. Founded by Joshua Silver, who spent nearly 20 years in payments starting with PatientCo (a healthcare billing company that scaled to process billions for major healthcare organizations), Rainforest now serves as the enabling layer for thousands of vertical software companies. In this episode of BUILDERS, Joshua shares the unconventional GTM decisions that shaped Rainforest's trajectory: from making contracts a product feature to implementing a zero bugs policy, and why he measures podcast success by qualified lead conversion rather than download counts. Topics Discussed: The embedded payments opportunity: why software companies stopped directing customers to banks Building in highly regulated environments where traditional MVP approaches fail The extended foundation-building phase required before processing the first payment Transitioning from 2.5-3 years of founder-led sales to a scalable GTM motion Using contract terms as competitive differentiation rather than negotiation leverage Implementing a zero bugs policy and its impact on service costs and retention Building thought leadership through the Payment Strategy Show and Vertex conference Lead quality metrics over vanity metrics for content investments GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Hire from the industry and invest disproportionately in technical onboarding: Rainforest maintains one of the highest concentrations of payments talent on a percentage basis—nearly everyone has worked in payments or payments-adjacent roles. But hiring isn't enough. Joshua obsesses over training because in complex sales, prospects ask detailed technical questions and "the moment that you give bad answers or don't know your stuff, they're going to detect that and that's going to detract a lot from the trust." When selling technical infrastructure, surface-level product knowledge kills deals. Every touchpoint—engineers, support, account execs—must understand not just how the product works, but why it works that way. Engineer your standard contract to eliminate negotiation cycles: Joshua inverted conventional wisdom by making Rainforest's standard contract "overly favorable to the client"—no hidden terms, no punitive clauses, no exclusivity provisions. The result: "We don't have to spend a lot of legal time going back and forth. We don't have to invest a lot of time and by the way, burning a lot of goodwill too in contract negotiations." Prospects consistently report the legal process was shockingly easy compared to competitors. This isn't about being naive—it's strategic capital allocation. Joshua's philosophy: "Pick the fights that really matter and everything else is just rounding." Time spent in legal negotiations is wasted time that could be spent onboarding customers. Embed sales capabilities into your customer success function: Rainforest trains their CS team on negotiation tactics, value selling, and objection handling—competencies rarely developed in post-sale teams. Joshua noted the primary goal is customer assistance, but growth is an underlying objective. This isn't about making CS "do sales"—it's about equipping them to have commercial conversations when customers naturally express expansion interest. The key enabler: strong product-market fit means "we don't have to sell it that much. It's really a conversation about solutioning." Enforce a zero bugs backlog in high-stakes environments: Joshua's unofficial core value—"don't f with the money"—manifests in their zero bugs policy. It's not that they never create bugs; it's that "we don't tolerate living with them. We don't have a backlog of bugs to fix." When a bug is validated, they fix it immediately. His head of engineering recently discussed this on a podcast because people find it radical. The payoff: "When you have a higher quality product, you don't have to invest as much in service because the product just works and you have naturally happy customers." For infrastructure products where errors cascade into customer incidents, the accumulated cost of technical debt vastly exceeds the upfront investment in quality. Qualify content success by whether it's converting your ICP: Joshua rejects vanity metrics entirely. When asked about podcast ROI, he said: "I'd rather have 100 highly qualified listeners that are great targets for us than have 100,000 listeners and not have 100 qualified ones." They track this rigorously—every inbound lead is asked how they discovered Rainforest, and an increasing percentage cite the podcast. Prospects explicitly say "we heard the podcast and nobody else is putting this content out there." The metric isn't downloads; it's whether qualified buyers are self-identifying through your content and entering sales conversations pre-educated and pre-sold. Build ecosystem assets without demanding immediate attribution: Rainforest launched Vertex—a curated conference for vertical software founders and operators—that explicitly isn't a Rainforest sales event or user conference. Joshua doesn't track lead conversion from the conference: "That's not one of the key metrics. We actually look at NPS score as one of the key metrics. Did people find value in the conference?" They're running it twice this year because attendees report it's the highest-quality conference they attend annually. His philosophy: "Go create value, legitimate, genuine value for the ecosystem and they will come to us." They deliberately limit attendance to several hundred and choose venues that physically can't accommodate massive scale—maintaining intimacy as a forcing function against growth-for-growth's-sake. Plan for extended pre-market build phases in regulated industries: Joshua's advice for payments founders: "Make sure you know what you're getting into. It's a big build and there's very low tolerance for misses." Before processing their first payment, Rainforest had to achieve PCI compliance, SOC2 compliance, and implement comprehensive security infrastructure. Only then could they begin customer development with close network contacts. He contrasts this with his standard founder advice: build an MVP, sell quickly, get feedback, iterate. In payments, that playbook doesn't work—"you actually have to build so much of the foundation first just to process your very first payment." Founders in regulated spaces need patient capital and realistic timelines that acknowledge compliance infrastructure isn't optional. Institutionalize "ruthlessly simplify" as an operating principle: One of Rainforest's core values is ruthless simplification, which Joshua applies to "the legal contract, the engineering documentation, anything." He asks his team repeatedly when reviewing anything: "Can we simplify it? Can we simplify it? Can we simplify it?" The output quality dramatically improves. He references the Tim Ferriss framing: "What would this look like if it were simple?" When applied consistently, it cuts approximately 50% from plans, strategies, and deliverables—even when the creator thought they were already building simply. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Today, Michael welcomes Dr. James V. Hardt, founder of the BioCybernaut Institute and a pioneer in brainwave feedback for spiritual growth, healing, and performance. For decades James has studied the electrophysiology of advanced meditative states, guiding thousands through seven-day training sessions that convert electroencephalography (EEG) activity into musical tones so people can raise alpha, access theta, and develop coherence. His research links brainwave change with measurable gains in creativity, IQ, anxiety relief, and what he calls true transformation. Conversation Highlights Include: -How the journey began for James as a college physics major who tried early feedback and entered profound non-drug altered states, prompting him to find his life's calling. -Why real-time feedback matters: you immediately know if your practice is deepening or if you're just going through the motions. -What a seven-day training involves—orientation, scalp sensors, mood check-ins, baselines, and listening to layered musical tones that mirror your own brain activity. -How progress is built: begin with alpha for relaxed focus, then layer theta for insight and delta for deep restoration; with continuous feedback, patterns that once took decades of meditation can start to appear in days. -What an "ego attack" can feel like mid-week, and how naming classic hindrances—doubt, drowsiness, distractibility, aversion, boredom, forgetfulness—helps loosen their grip. -Measurable outcomes you can point to: sustained IQ gains and roughly 50% creativity boosts in trained groups compared with no-change controls. -A step-by-step forgiveness practice you can see on electroencephalography: alpha drops when contacting the pain, then rises as compassion and release take hold—often followed by real-world reconnection. -Trainable markers for "angel" and "halo" patterns seen in advanced meditators; why coherence matters and how feedback separates imagination from genuine insight. -James's presentation at the Vatican on his angel brainwave data, his *free ebook,* _The Art of Smart Thinking_, and more! Next, a guided meditation centering on love and gratitude to feel grounded, open-hearted, and present.

Save your seat: https://www.hackmydna.com/sarahIn this episode of the Evolving Wellness Podcast, host Sarah and her guest Cash discuss the complexities of personalized health strategies, focusing on genetic variability and its impact on diet, hormones, and therapies like peptides and red light therapy. They explore the differences in how individuals react to ketogenic diets, the role of specific genes like APO A2 and TCF 7L2 in metabolic health, and the nuances of using biohacking tools such as NAD and glutathione. They emphasize the importance of understanding genetic profiles for effective and safe health interventions. Sarah announces an upcoming free webinar for deeper dives into these topics and audience Q&A. The episode underlines the necessity of a bio-individual approach for optimal wellness.About Hack My DNA's Mission: Hack My DNA is focused on helping people understand and optimize their health by using their unique genetic blueprint. Founded by Sarah, the platform bridges the gap between raw DNA data and real-life action—translating genetic insights into practical strategies for nutrition, lifestyle, and long-term wellness. Hack My DNA's mission is to empower individuals to make informed, personalized health decisions by uncovering how their genes influence everything from metabolism and detoxification to inflammation and aging, so they can live healthier, more intentional lives_________Sponsored By:→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/→ Troscriptions | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.troscriptions.com/SARAHK for 10% off your first non subscription order._________Timestamp:00:00 Introduction to Ketogenic Diet and Genetics01:04 The Role of Genes in Diet and Health01:43 Webinar Announcement and Guest Introduction04:18 Understanding MTHFR and Methylation05:56 Methylation's Impact on Health09:19 Genetic Variability in Health Responses15:08 Cold Therapy and Genetic Differences23:20 Hormone Replacement and Genetic Considerations29:21 Debating Hormone Therapy30:16 The Importance of Individualized Health31:21 Understanding Genetic Blocks32:28 Exploring Peptides33:30 The NAD Debate36:13 Genetic Variability in Peptide Response43:09 Red Light Therapy Insights53:23 Join Our Live Webinar——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free - https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Check out the Weekly Top Leadership Links list. And our guest is JOEL MUDDAMALLE, one of the top young theologians in America. Dr. Joel is director of theology and research at Proverbs 31, is co-host of the Therapy and Theology Podcast with Lysa TerKeurst, and author of the brand new book The Unseen Battle. We discuss spiritual warfare, what parts we skip over in Scripture, aliens, spiritual hunger, the stewardship of leaders, and much more. Plus, check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com  to access the full list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: COME and SEE FOUNDATION – reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org. And WONDER PROJECT – visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

Explore the work of the Princeton, Indiana producer and engineer Robert Hosea Williams (also known as R. José Williams) best known for his work with Gil Scott-Heron. Williams was born in 1936 in Princeton, Indiana, the county seat of Gibson County in the state's far southwestern corner. While his career would eventually take him far from southern Indiana, his family's roots in the region ran deep.  His mother, Martha Alice Stewart, came from one of Gibson County's long-established Black families. Her father, Hosea Henry Stewart, was born in Lyles Station, Indiana, one of the most significant Black settlements in the state.  Founded in the 1840s by free Black landowners, Lyles Station grew into a self-sustaining farming community with its own school, churches, businesses, and railroad access. For decades, it served as a center of Black life in the region.  Gibson County was home to several early Black settlements, formed by free Black families migrating from the South in the early 19th century. These communities emphasized land ownership, education, spiritual life, and mutual support—values passed down across generations, even as many rural settlements declined in the 20th century due to flooding, economic change, and migration into towns like Princeton.  Williams' family left Princeton in the late 1940s, but the values of self-determination and cultural pride rooted in Gibson County found their way into Williams' production work, reflected in the socially conscious music he produced for artists like Gil Scott-Heron and Father's Children.  In the early 1970s, Williams established himself as a recording engineer and producer in the Washington, D.C. area, building a career that placed him at the center of the city's vibrant but often overlooked soul and R&B scene. In D.C., Williams founded Red, Black and Green Productions, named after the Pan-African flag. Under that banner, he worked with many R&B and funk musicians clustered around the nation's capital, including Father's Children, The Summits, and Dyson's Faces. In 1973, Williams came to the attention of poet and singer-songwriter Gil Scott-Heron, who had been teaching at Federal City College in D.C. Scott-Heron had gained national prominence with his 1971 recording The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Along with his musical collaborator Brian Jackson, Scott-Heron secured Williams as producer and engineer for his classic 1974 release, Winter in America. Join us for music featuring the engineer and producer Robert Hosea Williams.

In this episode of the Nonprofit Spotlight Series, hosted by Charity Charge, Grayson Harris sits down with Carol Klocek, CEO of the Center for Transforming Lives, to explore what it really takes to disrupt generational poverty and build long term economic stability for single mothers and their children.Founded in 1907 and rebranded in 2015, the Center for Transforming Lives has evolved into a comprehensive, two generational organization serving families across the Fort Worth and Tarrant County region. Carol shares how the organization pairs housing stability, early childhood education, clinical counseling, and economic mobility services to address the root causes of poverty rather than its symptoms.Key themes from the conversationA two generational approach to breaking poverty Carol explains why working with mothers and children at the same time is critical for lasting impact and how trauma informed care shapes every program they offer.Affordability and housing instability With single mothers earning a median income of $33,000 per year and spending more than half of their income on rent, Carol outlines why rising housing, childcare, and food costs create a pipeline to homelessness and how early intervention changes outcomes.Prevention over crisis response The episode dives deep into why preventing homelessness is far more effective and less costly than responding after families are displaced. Carol shares real data showing how keeping families housed reduces long term costs related to healthcare, education, and social services.Building efficient public nonprofit partnerships Carol details how the Center for Transforming Lives partners with healthcare providers, local government, and community organizations to deliver services more efficiently. From mobile health clinics to rent and utility assistance programs, these collaborations lower costs while expanding access.The power of a nonprofit hub model The organization's new campus serves as a community anchor, offering healthcare access, drop in childcare, coworking space, and meeting facilities that foster collaboration among nonprofits, small businesses, and workforce partners.Listening directly to the people served Carol shares why monthly “Coffee with Carol” sessions have become one of her most valuable leadership practices and how participant feedback drives program design and trust.Looking ahead to workforce development Looking toward 2026, Carol discusses plans to pilot vocational training partnerships paired with free childcare to help parents transition into high wage, in demand jobs in fields like healthcare, welding, and electrical work. ---------------------------About Charity ChargeCharity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

In this episode of ASCP Esty Talk, Ella and Maggie take a deep dive into modern waxing and why it can no longer be treated as a simple hair-removal service. From the long cultural history of waxing to today's rapidly evolving skin landscape, the conversation explores how retinoids, barrier disruption, medications, and lifestyle factors have fundamentally changed how skin responds to waxing. ASCP Esty Talk with hosts Ella Cressman and Maggie Staszcuk   Produced by Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) for licensed estheticians, ASCP Esty Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by licensed estheticians, Ella Cressman, ASCP Skin Deep Magazine contributor, and Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director. We see your passion, innovation, and hard work and are here to support you by providing a platform for networking, advocacy, camaraderie, and education. We aim to inspire you to ask the right questions, find your motivation, and give you the courage to have the professional skin care career you desire.  About Ella Cressman:  Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, ingredient junkie, and esthetic cheerleader! As an educator, she enjoys empowering other estheticians and industry professionals to understand skin care from an ingredient standpoint rather than a product-specific view.  In addition to running a skin care practice, Cressman founded a comprehensive consulting group, the HHP Collective, and has consulted for several successful skin care brands.    Connect with Ella Cressman:  Website: www.hhpcollective.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ella-cressman-62aa46a    About Maggie Staszcuk:  Maggie Staszcuk serves as the Program Director for ASCP and is the cohost of ASCP Esty Talk podcast. With over 18 years' experience in the esthetics industry, her diverse background includes roles in spa management, spa and med-spa services, and esthetics education. Since becoming a licensed esthetician in 2006, she carries a range of certifications in basic and advanced esthetics. Maggie is dedicated to equipping estheticians with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in their careers.   Connect with Maggie Staszcuk:  P: 800.789.0411 EXT 1636  E: MStaszcuk@ascpskincare.com    About our Sponsors:   Comfort Zone – The Italian, multi-awarded science-led, longevity-focused skincare trusted by professionals worldwide. Founded by Dr Bollati, a pharmacist, and powered by over 60 in-house chemists and skin care experts. Clinically tested formulations blend clinical precision, regenerative botanicals, and biotechnology research to transform skin with intention. Part of The Davines Group, certified B Corp since 2016.   Website: https://us.comfortzoneskin.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comfortzoneskin_official/   Massage Envy is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide. The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of massage services. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy now has approximately 1,100 franchise locations in 49 states that have together delivered more than 200 million massages and skin care services. Website: www.massageenvy.com/careers/career-areas/esthetician  Facebook: @MassageEnvyCareers LinkedIn: @MassageEnvy   Savvy Certification offers the CIDESCO-endorsed CPD program & advanced courses in sugaring hair removal—a sensitive-skin approved, low-overhead service that delivers smoother, longer-lasting results for clients. Estheticians or Esthi-students can earn an industry-recognized sugaring credential and Practitioner Badge, while gaining official inclusion in a registry of verified practitioners. With lifetime access to tutorial videos, editable marketing kits, and customizable client forms, practitioners gain essential tools to quickly launch and grow their new service with ease. Train with confidence, fully online or in-person with a verified education partner. Website: https://www.savvycertification.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvycertification/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551041289055 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savvy-certification/   About Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP):    Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is the nation's largest association for skin care professionals and your ONLY all-inclusive source for professional liability insurance, education, community, and career support. For estheticians at every stage of the journey, ASCP is your essential partner. Get in touch with us today if you have any questions or would like to join and become an ASCP member.  Connect with ASCP:  Website: www.ascpskincare.com  Email: getconnected@ascpskincare.com  Phone: 800-789-0411  Facebook: facebook.com/ASCPskincare  Instagram: @ascpskincare   

EP. 476 Best to the Nest: From Soil to SkinWe are so excited to talk with Ruth Rands, founder of the clothing company Herd. In the English countryside, she has built a local textile supply chain to create beautiful wool yarns, sweaters, and outerwear. www.herdwear.coAnd thank you to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Senia is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine.Registration for Healing Insight's Optimal Energy Program is open! Use the code BEST and register by February 5, 2026 and save $300. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Darian Mensah settling with Duke and clearing the way for him to transfer to Miami, possible Mike Mickens replacements, and a hypothetical head coaching candidates down the road.Sign up for IrishSportsDaily.com: https://irishsportsdaily.com/subscribeWebsite: https://irishsportsdaily.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISDUpdateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishsportsdaily/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishSportsDailyOfficial YouTube channel of IrishSportsDaily.com, a Notre Dame community. The most trusted Fighting Irish source for Notre Dame Football, Baseball, Basketball and all recruiting information. Subscribe to watch our weekly Notre Dame podcasts: Power Hour with Mike Frank and Hit & Hustle with Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama! A Special Thanks to ESQ:Looking to upgrade your wardrobe?Founded by ND alum and longtime ISD board member Ge Wang, you've seen ESQ's custom clothing on all of your favorite players and coaches. With over a decade of making the best bespoke clothing available, ESQ will help you look and feel your best in 2024. From a perfect fitting suit or sport coat, shirt or bomber jacket - or that perfect tuxedo for wedding season, check out esqclothing.com and book an appointment to upgrade your wardrobe today. Mention ISD and get 10% off your entire purchase.ESQClothing.com #notredame #notredamefootball #ndfootball #goirish #fightingirish

Leila Philip explains how John Jacob Astor founded America's first multi-millionaire fortune by overhearing traders discuss the massive profit margins on beaver fur. Astor leveraged the Lewis and Clark expedition to establish global trade routes, utilizing beaver pelts—which functioned as a literal currency—to jumpstart American capitalism before the species was nearly wiped out.

Today, we're talking about a vote to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress; President Trump and other world leaders signing the founding charter of a “Board of Peace”; a “framework for a deal” with Greenland; and other top news for Friday, January 23rd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan Safe House Project Gloo QAVA CCCU Filament Bible Upside Mosh LMNT Theology in the Raw Not Just Sunday Podcast Bible Gateway Plus TPO Corrections Page

Today, we’re dropping in your feed to share a new Lemonada Media show with you! Women's basketball is on fire -- and nowhere is hotter than Miami, home of the Unrivaled league. Founded by players, this fast-paced league delivers scorching 3x3 action, showcasing the top players in the world in a more intimate setting. This season, we're taking you inside Unrivaled, thanks to two first-time players who are eager to get in on the action. Veteran WNBA players Aari McDonald (Hive BC) and Rachel Banham (Lunar Owls BC) will be your guide to the ins and outs of the newest league in women's professional basketball -- the tunnel fits, the game-day gossip, the big plays, and of course, a front-row seat to the Miami mayhem of Unrivaled. To hear more of the show, head to https://lemonadamedia.com/show/aari-and-rachel-unfiltered-at-unrivaled/ or check us out on YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.