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Nvidia's Jensen Huang and the AI Revolution: Colleague Brandon Weichert praises Nvidia's Jensen Huang as a pivotal geopolitical figure driving the AI revolution, comparing AI's growth to the railroad boom and predicting long-term economic benefits and massive opportunities for construction and energy sectors as the US builds infrastructure to support data centers. 1938
Embracing Imperfection: The Power of Showing Up In this episode of the Get Obsessed Podcast, host Mika Alor discusses the common struggle with the need for perfection before making progress in life. Mika emphasizes that true growth and extraordinary opportunities often arise in messy, unfinished, and imperfect situations. By sharing personal experiences and a powerful story about an entrepreneur from Atlanta, Mika illustrates how consistency and small actions can lead to significant achievements. The episode encourages listeners to show up for themselves, take small steps forward, and embrace being human. Growth comes from moving with intention, even on imperfect days. Listeners are reminded that momentum doesn't require perfection; it requires faithfulness and consistency. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on self-growth and resilience. 00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic 00:10 The Myth of Perfection 02:00 Real-Life Example: Entrepreneur's Story 04:00 Consistency Over Perfection 06:00 Embracing Imperfection for Growth 07:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Success changes the weight you carry, not the work you avoid. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan cut through one of the most misunderstood ideas in self-improvement and personal development. Growth does not simplify your life. It sharpens it. The better you get, the more responsibility your decisions carry. The higher you climb, the more consistency and self-awareness are required to stay there. This conversation challenges surface-level motivation and reframes what real progress actually demands over the long term. If you are serious about personal development, disciplined decision-making, and building success you can sustain, this episode will reset your expectations. Listen carefully. Then decide if you are willing to carry what you are asking for._______________________Learn more about:Your first 30-minute “Business Breakthrough Session” call with Alan is FREE. This call is designed to help you identify bottlenecks and build a clear plan for your next level. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionReady to level up your podcast? Your first 30-minute “Podcast Breakthrough Session” call with Kevin is FREE - https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.
BONUS: Swimming in Tech Debt — Practical Techniques to Keep Your Team from Drowning in Its Codebase In this fascinating conversation, veteran software engineer and author Lou Franco shares hard-won lessons from decades at startups, Trello, and Atlassian. We explore his book "Swimming in Tech Debt," diving deep into the 8 Questions framework for evaluating tech debt decisions, personal practices that compound over time, team-level strategies for systematic improvement, and leadership approaches that balance velocity with sustainability. Lou reveals why tech debt is often the result of success, how to navigate the spectrum between ignoring debt and rewriting too much, and practical techniques individuals, teams, and leaders can use starting today. The Exit Interview That Changed Everything "We didn't go slower by paying tech debt. We went actually faster, because we were constantly in that code, and now we didn't have to run into problems." — Lou Franco Lou's understanding of tech debt crystallized during an exit interview at Atalasoft, a small startup where he'd spent years. An engineer leaving the company confronted him: "You guys don't care about tech debt." Lou had been focused on shipping features, believing that paying tech debt would slow them down. But this engineer told a different story — when they finally fixed their terrible build and installation system, they actually sped up. They were constantly touching that code, and removing the friction made everything easier. This moment revealed a fundamental truth: tech debt isn't just about code quality or engineering pride. It's about velocity, momentum, and the ability to move fast sustainably. Lou carried this lesson through his career at Trello (where he learned the dangers of rewriting too much) and Atlassian (where he saw enterprise-scale tech debt management). These experiences became the foundation for "Swimming in Tech Debt." Tech Debt Is the Result of Success "Tech debt is often the result of success. Unsuccessful projects don't have tech debt." — Lou Franco This reframes the entire conversation about tech debt. Failed products don't accumulate debt — they disappear before it matters. Tech debt emerges when your code survives long enough to outlive its original assumptions, when your user base grows beyond initial expectations, when your team scales faster than your architecture anticipated. At Atalasoft, they built for 10 users and got 100. At Trello, mobile usage exploded beyond their web-first assumptions. Success creates tech debt by changing the context in which code operates. This means tech debt conversations should happen at different intensities depending on where you are in the product lifecycle. Early startups pursuing product-market fit should minimize tech debt investments — move fast, learn, potentially throw away the code. Growth-stage companies need balanced approaches. Mature products benefit significantly from tech debt investments because operational efficiency compounds over years. Understanding this lifecycle perspective helps teams make appropriate decisions rather than applying one-size-fits-all rules. The 8 Questions Framework for Tech Debt Decisions "Those 8 questions guide you to what you should do. If it's risky, has regressions, and you don't even know if it's gonna work, this is when you're gonna do a project spike." — Lou Franco Lou introduces a systematic framework for evaluating whether to pay tech debt, inspired by Bob Moesta's push-pull forces from product management. The 8 questions create a complete picture: Visibility — Will people outside the team understand what we're doing? Alignment — Does this match our engineering values and target architecture? Resistance — How hard is this code to work with right now? Volatility — How often do we touch this code? Regression Risk — What's the chance we'll introduce new problems? Project Size — How big is this to fix? Estimate Risk — How uncertain are we about the effort required? Outcome Uncertainty — How confident are we the fix will actually improve things? High volatility and high resistance with low regression risk? Pay the debt now. High regression risk with no tests? Write tests first, then reassess. Uncertain outcomes on a big project? Do a spike or proof of concept. The framework prevents both extremes — ignoring costly debt and undertaking risky rewrites without proper preparation. Personal Practices That Compound Daily "When I sit down at my desk, the first thing I do is I pay a little tech debt. I'm looking at code, I'm about to change it, do I even understand it? Am I having some kind of resistance to it? Put in a little helpful comment, maybe a little refactoring." — Lou Franco Lou shares personal habits that create compounding improvements over time. Start each coding session by paying a small amount of tech debt in the area you're about to work — add a clarifying comment, extract a confusing variable, improve a function name. This warms you up, reduces friction for your actual work, and leaves the code slightly better than you found it. The clean-as-you-go philosophy means tech debt never accumulates faster than you can manage it. But Lou's most powerful practice comes at the end of each session: mutation testing by hand. Before finishing for the day, deliberately break something — change a plus to minus, a less-than to less-than-or-equal. See if tests catch it. Often they don't, revealing gaps in test coverage. The key insight: don't fix it immediately. Leave that failing test as the bridge to tomorrow's coding session. It connects today's momentum to tomorrow's work, ensuring you always start with context and purpose rather than cold-starting each day. Mutation Testing: Breaking Things on Purpose "Before I'm done working on a coding session, I break something on purpose. I'll change a plus to a minus, a less than to a less than equals, and see if tests break. A lot of times tests don't break. Now you've found a problem in your test." — Lou Franco Manual mutation testing — deliberately breaking code to verify tests catch the break — reveals a critical gap in most test suites. You can have 100% code coverage and still have untested behavior. A line of code that's executed during tests isn't necessarily tested — the test might not actually verify what that line does. By changing operators, flipping booleans, or altering constants, you discover whether your tests protect against actual logic errors or just exercise code paths. Lou recommends doing this manually as part of your daily practice, but automated tools exist for systematic discovery: Stryker (for JavaScript, C#, Scala) and MutMut (for Python) can mutate your entire codebase and report which mutations survive uncaught. This isn't just about test quality — it's about understanding what your code actually does and building confidence that changes won't introduce subtle bugs. Team-Level Practices: Budgets, Backlogs, and Target Architecture "Create a target architecture document — where would we be if we started over today? Every PR is an opportunity to move slightly toward that target." — Lou Franco At the team level, Lou advocates for three interconnected practices. First, create a target architecture document that describes where you'd be if starting fresh today — not a detailed design, but architectural patterns, technology choices, and structural principles that represent current best practices. This isn't a rewrite plan; it's a North Star. Every pull request becomes an opportunity to move incrementally toward that target when touching relevant code. Second, establish a budget split between PM-led feature work and engineering-led tech debt work — perhaps 80/20 or whatever ratio fits your product lifecycle stage. This creates predictable capacity for tech debt without requiring constant negotiation. Third, hold quarterly tech debt backlog meetings separate from sprint planning. Treat this backlog like PMs treat product discovery — explore options, estimate impacts, prioritize based on the 8 Questions framework. Some items fit in sprints; others require dedicated engineers for a quarter or two. This systematic approach prevents tech debt from being perpetually deprioritized while avoiding the opposite extreme of engineers disappearing into six-month "improvement" projects with no visible progress. The Atlassian Five-Alarm Fire "The Atlassian CTO's 'five-alarm fire' — stopping all feature development to focus on reliability. I reduced sync errors by 75% during that initiative." — Lou Franco Lou shares a powerful example of leadership-driven tech debt management at scale. The Atlassian CTO called a "five-alarm fire" — halting all feature development across the company to focus exclusively on reliability and tech debt. This wasn't panic; it was strategic recognition that accumulated debt threatened the business. Lou worked on reducing sync errors, achieving a 75% reduction during this focused period. The initiative demonstrated several leadership principles: willingness to make hard calls that stop revenue-generating feature work, clear communication of why reliability matters strategically, trust that teams will use the time wisely, and commitment to see it through despite pressure to resume features. This level of intervention is rare and shouldn't be frequent, but it shows what's possible when leadership truly prioritizes tech debt. More commonly, leaders should express product lifecycle constraints (startup urgency vs. mature product stability), give teams autonomy to find appropriate projects within those constraints, and require accountability through visible metrics and dashboards that show progress. The Rewrite Trap: Why Big Rewrites Usually Fail "A system that took 10 years to write has implicit knowledge that can't be replicated in 6 months. I'm mostly gonna advocate for piecemeal migrations along the way, reducing the size of the problem over time." — Lou Franco Lou lived through Trello's iOS navigation rewrite — a classic example of throwing away working code to start fresh, only to discover all the edge cases, implicit behaviors, and user expectations baked into the "old" system. A codebase that evolved over several years contains implicit knowledge — user workflows, edge case handling, performance optimizations, and subtle behaviors that users rely on even if they never explicitly requested them. Attempting to rewrite this in six months inevitably misses critical details. Lou strongly advocates for piecemeal migrations instead. The Trello "Decaffeinate Project" exemplifies this approach — migrating from CoffeeScript to TypeScript incrementally, with public dashboards showing the percentage remaining, interoperable technologies allowing gradual transition, and the ability to pause or reverse if needed. Keep both systems running in parallel during migrations. Use runtime observability to verify new code behaves identically to old code. Reduce the problem size steadily over months rather than attempting big-bang replacements. The only exception: sometimes keeping parallel systems requires scaffolding that creates its own complexity, so evaluate whether piecemeal migration is actually simpler or if you're better off living with the current system. Making Tech Debt Visible Through Dashboards "Put up a dashboard, showing it happen. Make invisible internal improvements visible through metrics engineering leadership understands." — Lou Franco One of tech debt's biggest challenges is invisibility — non-technical stakeholders can't see the improvement from refactoring or test coverage. Lou learned to make tech debt work visible through dashboards and metrics. The Decaffeinate Project tracked percentage of CoffeeScript files remaining, providing a clear progress indicator anyone could understand. When reducing sync errors, Lou created dashboards showing error rates declining over time. These visualizations serve multiple purposes: they demonstrate value to leadership, create accountability for engineering teams, build momentum as progress becomes visible, and help teams celebrate wins that would otherwise go unnoticed. The key is choosing metrics that matter to the business — error rates, page load times, deployment frequency, mean time to recovery — rather than pure code quality metrics like cyclomatic complexity that don't translate outside engineering. Connect tech debt work to customer experience, reliability, or developer productivity in ways leadership can see and value. Onboarding as a Tech Debt Opportunity "Unit testing is a really great way to learn a system. It's like an executable specification that's helping you prove that you understand the system." — Lou Franco Lou identifies onboarding as an underutilized opportunity for tech debt reduction. When new engineers join, they need to learn the codebase. Rather than just reading code or shadowing, Lou suggests having them write unit tests in areas they're learning. This serves dual purposes: tests are executable specifications that prove understanding of system behavior, and they create safety nets in areas that likely lack coverage (otherwise, why would new engineers be confused by the code?). The new engineer gets hands-on learning, the team gets better test coverage, and everyone wins. This practice also surfaces confusing code — if new engineers struggle to understand what to test, that's a signal the code needs clarifying comments, better naming, or refactoring. Make onboarding a systematic tech debt reduction opportunity rather than passive knowledge transfer. Leadership's Role: Constraints, Autonomy, and Accountability "Leadership needs to express the constraints. Tell the team what you're feeling about tech debt at a high level, and what you think generally is the appropriate amount of time to be spent on it. Then give them autonomy." — Lou Franco Lou distills leadership's role in tech debt management to three elements. First, express constraints — communicate where you believe the product is in its lifecycle (early startup, rapid growth, mature cash cow) and what that means for tech debt tolerance. Are we pursuing product-market fit where code might be thrown away? Are we scaling a proven product where reliability matters? Are we maintaining a stable system where operational efficiency pays dividends? These constraints help teams make appropriate trade-offs. Second, give autonomy — once constraints are clear, trust teams to identify specific tech debt projects that fit those constraints. Engineers understand the codebase's pain points better than leaders do. Third, require accountability — teams must make their work visible through dashboards, metrics, and regular updates. Autonomy without accountability becomes invisible engineering projects that might not deliver value. Accountability without autonomy becomes micromanagement that wastes engineering judgment. The balance creates space for teams to make smart decisions while keeping leadership informed and confident in the investment. AI and the Future of Tech Debt "I really do AI-assisted software engineering. And by that, I mean I 100% review every single line of that code. I write the tests, and all the code is as I would have written it, it's just a lot faster. Developers are still responsible for it. Read the code." — Lou Franco Lou has a chapter about AI in his book, addressing the elephant in the room: will AI-generated code create massive tech debt? His answer is nuanced. AI can accelerate development tremendously if used correctly — Lou uses it extensively but reviews every single line, writes all tests himself, and ensures the code matches what he would have written manually. The problem emerges with "vibe coders" — non-developers using AI to generate code they don't understand, creating unmaintainable messes that become someone else's problem. Developers remain responsible for all code, regardless of how it's generated. This means you must read and understand AI-generated code, not blindly accept it. Lou also raises supply chain security concerns — dependencies can contain malicious code, and AI might introduce vulnerabilities developers miss. His recommendation: stay six months behind on dependency updates, let others discover the problems first, and consider separate sandboxed development machines to limit security exposure. AI is a powerful tool, but it doesn't eliminate the need for engineering judgment, testing discipline, or code review practices. The Style Guide Beyond Formatting "Have a style guide that goes beyond formatting to include target architecture. This is the kind of code we want to write going forward." — Lou Franco Lou advocates for style guides that extend beyond tabs-versus-spaces formatting rules to include architectural guidance. Document patterns you want to move toward: how should components be structured, what state management approaches do we prefer, how should we handle errors, what testing patterns should we follow? This creates a shared understanding of the target architecture without requiring a massive design document. When reviewing pull requests, teams can reference the style guide to explain why certain approaches align with where the codebase is headed versus perpetuating old patterns. This makes tech debt conversations less personal and more objective — it's not about criticizing someone's code, it's about aligning with team standards and strategic direction. The style guide becomes a living document that evolves as the team learns and technology changes, capturing collective wisdom about what good code looks like in your specific context. Recommended Resources Some of the resources mentioned in this episode include: Steve Blank's Four Steps To Epiphany The podcast episode with Bernie Maloney where we discuss the critical difference between "enterprise" and "startup". And Geoffrey Moore's Crossing the Chasm, and Dealing with Darwin. About Lou Franco Lou Franco is a veteran software engineer and author of Swimming in Tech Debt. With decades of experience at startups, as well as Trello, and Atlassian, he's seen both sides of debt—as coder and leader. Today, he advises teams on engineering practices, helping them turn messy codebases into momentum. You can link with Lou Franco on LinkedIn and learn more at LouFranco.com.
App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
In this episode, we're sharing a recording of a live coaching call with one of our clients, Ben, CTO & Co-Founder at Ertigo, a company behind a portfolio of yoga and flexibility apps.Ben's already nailed the basics of ASO and early user acquisition, but now he's ready to take things to the next level, scaling efficiently, building a long-term growth roadmap, and choosing the right tools for sustainable success.Together with Steve P. Young, they break down the ideal mobile app growth framework, the difference between growing a single app vs. an entire portfolio, and what every founder should do before investing heavily in paid channels.You will discover:✅ The ideal app growth framework, when to move from ASO → ASA → Meta/TikTok✅ How portfolio growth differs from scaling a single app✅ How to set up your social media channels to fuel app installs✅ The truth about MMP tools, Adjust vs. AppsFlyer, and which one fits your stage✅ The #1 mistake founders make when transitioning to paid marketingLearn More:Check out:https://apps.apple.com/id/app/chair-yoga-for-seniors-sitfit/id6741904178 Connect with Ben:https://www.linkedin.com/in/boonya-kitpitak/You can also watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2QNlnFOaOtYWant expert guidance to grow your app? Book a quick call with App Masters:https://appmasters.com/contact-us/Get training, coaching, and community: https://appmasters.com/academy/*********************************************SPONSORSYou don't need a big team or budget to succeed in ASO.ASOMobile helps you find the best keywords, track your rankings, and see what competitors are doing — all in one simple platform.And if you want to keep growing, use the promo code APPMASTERS40 to get 40% off any plan, for any period at http://bit.ly/49y6rEP*********************************************Launch a high-performing branded Web Shop in minutes—or build a fully custom storefront without the hassle.Xsolla's modular solution reduces platform fees, supports 1,000+ global payment methods, and ships with built-in LiveOps and customization tools—so every purchase puts more revenue back in your studio's pocket.Check out now: https://tinyurl.com/43hda5tf*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTubeInstagram: @App MastersTwitter: @App MastersTikTok: @stevepyoungFacebook: App Masters*********************************************
Matt Faircloth interviews Lindsay Greene about how the Brooklyn Navy Yard evolved from a historic shipyard into a modern 300-acre industrial ecosystem that now houses 550+ businesses. Lindsay explains the Yard's transformation—from 1800s wooden-ship buildings to today's mix of TV/film soundstages, food manufacturers, tech incubators, and light industrial tenants—while highlighting its deep legacy as a hub of jobs, innovation, and opportunity. She walks Matt through how public-private partnerships power their redevelopment model, including layered capital stacks, long-term ground leases, and collaborative fit-out financing. Finally, she outlines the Yard's future plans for new multi-story industrial buildings, mid-scale manufacturing space, and opportunities for private developers or investors who want to partner on underutilized sites. Lindsay GreeneCurrent role: President & CEO, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development CorporationBased in: Brooklyn, New YorkSay hi to them at: https://www.brooklynnavyyard.org/ | LinkedIn Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Visit bestevercrypto.com today to get started and earn up to $2,500 in bonus crypto. Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/ Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Podcast production done by Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The British economy is shrinking. Figures just released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that GDP fell by 0.1 per cent in the three months to October. The contraction came after growth of 0.1 per cent in the three months to September. On a monthly basis, the economy shrank by 0.1 per cent in both September and October after remaining flat in August. Is growth really Labour's priority? And what impact is all this doom and gloom having inside the party?Lucy Dunn speaks to James Heale and Tim Shipman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you stuck in the same production level year after year, wondering why the needle isn't moving? It's not because you're not capable—it's likely because you've stopped asking the right questions. Imagine if you had a framework to challenge your assumptions, elevate your standards, and scale your business with intention.Today on the show, we're diving into a powerful self-audit: What are the 13 questions every loan originator should ask themselves to grow, scale, and lead in 2026?To help us explore that, I'm joined by Matt Weaver—ranked the #1 mortgage originator in the U.S. by units closed, with over 1,100 loans funded last year alone. Matt leads a team in Florida that runs like a high-performance machine.In this episode, you'll walk away with:A blueprint to build standards so strong, your business becomes impossible to ignore,The exact mindset shift that turns agents into loyal, long-term clients,And a fresh perspective on what your brand actually is—beyond social media fluff—and how to build one rooted in performance, purpose, and clarity.And there's something deeper we'll uncover: the hidden role of imposter syndrome—and how it might actually be your greatest asset.So if you're ready to raise your bar and redefine what's possible for your business in 2026, then stick around for this episode.Learn More about Matt's CoachingConnect With Matt on InstagramMatt's YouTube PodcastWant to double your Realtor referrals without chasing, cold-calling, or paying for leads?See how Travis Newton grew his production by $40 million!Check Out myAgent Classes HereConnect With Geoff
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Raaz Herberg is the Chief Marketing Officer and VP Product Strategy at Wiz, the fastest-growing cloud security company in history. As one of the first 10 employees, Raaz has helped scale the business from nothing to a multi-billion-dollar ARR business. Before Wiz, Raaz was a Senior PM working on Azure at Microsoft. AGENDA: 03:51 What No One Knows About The Early Wiz Days 09:08 Most Effective Marketing Wiz Ever Did? Lessons from it? 24:11 How Wiz Mastered Enterprise Sales and Product Development 39:12 The Value of Proof of Concept an Why Everyone Gets Them Wrong 44:23 Why The Best Leaders Give More Equity Than They Should 52:55 The Impact of COVID on Business Operations 01:01:33 What in AI is No One Talking About That Everyone Should Be? 01:07:29 Why Does Raaz Think Custom Tools Will Dominate the Enterprise?
In this episode, I talk about the patterns so many of us find ourselves repeating after infidelity — the emotional loops, the unspoken agreements, and the old roles we unconsciously keep stepping back into. I explore why these patterns return even when we believe we've healed them, and I share how breaking these loops requires something deeper than waiting for someone else to change. It requires choosing differently for ourselves. I walk you through how relational contracts form, how they expire, and why trying to rebuild inside an outdated contract keeps you stuck in pain. I share what it means to create a new contract — one based on truth, self-responsibility, and clarity — whether with the same partner or within a new chapter of your life entirely. My intention is to help you see your patterns with honesty and compassion so you can step into a more empowered way of relating to yourself and others. Takeaways: Old relational contracts can expire long before the relationship ends. Loops break when I stop abandoning myself. A new relationship contract requires truth, clarity, and personal power. Growth begins the moment I choose differently. If this resonates and you're ready to break your own patterns, I invite you to schedule a call with me so we can talk about you joining my January group. https://calendly.com/andreagilescoaching/get-your-life-back?month=2025-12 More from me: Get Your Life Back After Infidelity Special: https://portal.andreagiles.com/offers/p5MWTwrk/checkout Please leave a rating and review if you like our podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/healfrominfidelity Sign up for the $47 class "Decide: How to Commit to Staying or Going After Infidelity" here: https://portal.andreagiles.com/decide Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit my website at https://andreagiles.com/podcast/ © 2020 - 2025 Andrea Giles
We challenge the belief that worry is useful and show how presence, identity, and action change outcomes. Pulling from Matthew 6 and real stories, we break the loop of fear by focusing on what we can control and healing the wounds that project into the future.• worry as imagination turned against you• creation happening only in the present• ego's need to control outcomes• Matthew 6 reinterpreted as a law of consciousness• nature as a model of trust and action• controlling attitude, effort and energy• finding the root wound behind worry• breaking the worry–inaction feedback loop• affirming identity before outcomes• remembering past resilience to anchor today✨ Ready to take your growth to the next level? ✨The DG Mindset Academy | School of Growth is now open! Inside, you'll get access to my masterclasses, live 8-week courses, and Q&A coaching calls with me — all in a semester-style framework designed to help you transform at your own pace. Click here to join the Academy Your next level of growth starts now.
Dec 11, 2025 – Seeking a rigorous, data-driven perspective on the U.S. economic outlook? Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR Economics explores the key macroeconomic themes for 2026 including the data center buildout, inflationary headwinds...
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Are your results being shaped by effort, or by something far more subtle and powerful? In this episode, Kevin and Alan challenge common assumptions about self-improvement, personal development, and success. They unpack how consistency, attention, and daily decision-making quietly determine long-term outcomes, often without people realizing it. This conversation is direct, grounded, and built for those who care about sustainable growth, not short-term motivation. If you want sharper habits, better decisions, and progress you can actually trust, this episode will recalibrate how you think about success. Run the system. Track the inputs. Let time do the rest. _______________________Learn more about:The “Next Level Dreamliner” is a productivity journal that turns clarity and accountability into consistent action. Grab your copy
In this eye-opening episode, we tackle COVID vaccine safety concerns, myocarditis, adult deaths, and the media cover-up — plus a look at Biden's failures and Trump's economic progress. Highlights include:
Send us a textIn this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are thrilled to welcome Michelle Walters, a passionate advocate for imagination and a skilled clinical hypnotherapist. Michelle shares her remarkable journey from a successful career in digital marketing to embracing her true calling in hypnotherapy, especially during the challenging times of the pandemic. She explains her unique approach as a voracious imagination advocate, encouraging others to harness their creativity and transform their lives through the power of the subconscious. Listeners will gain insights into the various issues Michelle addresses in her practice, from overcoming phobias to breaking unhealthy habits, and learn about her innovative app, Make My Hypno, which provides personalized self-hypnosis recordings. Additionally, Michelle discusses her two books, which focus on positive thinking and conscious leadership, and her exciting podcast, Mind Power meets Mystic. Join us for a captivating conversation that emphasizes the importance of mindset, personal growth, and the magic of imagination. Discover more about Michelle and her work at www.michellewalters.net and www.makemyhypno.com.
What if the habits your child builds in middle school could shape their entire future?In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna reconnects with Noelle Naito—now a Juilliard-trained violinist and marathon runner—who began her brain training journey as a homeschooled middle schooler. With just a few simple tools like daily logging, mindfulness, movement, and mental training techniques like cognitive reappraisal, Noelle learned how to manage stress, build focus, and become the boss of her own brain.Together, they reflect on how small changes led to major transformation, from running one block at a time to crossing a marathon finish line—and how any young person can learn these same tools to set them up for lifelong resilience!Whether you're a parent, educator, or high-achiever yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired, grounded, and ready to build the kind of brain that thrives—on stage and in life.Brain Boss is the MindBodySpace program designed especially for tweens to build these exact skills—using neuroscience, visualization, and habit-building to create real, lasting confidence.
Renegade Thinkers Unite: #2 Podcast for CMOs & B2B Marketers
Recruiting great marketers is tough work. Sustaining performance, growth, and energy over time demands deliberate choices. Those choices shape the culture, the pace, and the results your team can sustain through whatever comes next. To see how this plays out across very different orgs, Drew talks with Dan Lowden (Blackbird.AI), Marni Puente (SAIC), and Amy King (Relias) about the teams they've built and the systems that keep them performing. They break down who they hire first, how they set structure and expectations, and how coaching, intelligent failure, and AI-supported workflows help people grow and stay motivated. In this episode: Dan builds a lean, senior, hands-on startup team and fosters a test-and-learn culture where people move fast, try new things, and learn together. Marni reshapes a communications-heavy function into a modern marketing org, adding commercial and demand capabilities and aligning work to OKRs and transparent dashboards. Amy leads a marketing reset at Relias, rebuilding leadership and structure, positioning marketing with sales and client care, and modeling vulnerability and continuous learning through change. Plus: Why AI committees, battle buddies, and shared learning loops turn hesitation into confident adoption How OKRs, scorecards, and focused dashboards clarify priorities and tie marketing to revenue outcomes Where intelligent failure helps teams stop low-value work, share lessons, and build trust How competency assessments, surveys, and development plans nurture top performers and future leaders If you're building, inheriting, or leveling up a marketing team, this episode gives you a ton of moves to help it perform, grow, and stay together. For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegademarketing.com/podcasts/ To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/
This episode is powerful because pricing is the #1 issue that destroys contractor profitability, confidence, and scalability. Episode 47 positions YOU to become the authority who understands your value and breaks free from fear-based pricing. Many contractors are working their pricing backward, using an hourly rate, and actually have no idea what their cost of doing business actually is. They fight the low-cost competition only to put themselves out of business chasing that white rabbit down the hole of No Future. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC, then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc.—where you'll learn from the nation's most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely cares about your success. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the best NEC training you'll actually remember.Visit https://FastTraxSystem.com to learn more.
Cycles of Growth
In this episode, I sit down with Jenni Gritters to talk about building a business that feels alive... one that evolves with you instead of trapping you in someone else's blueprint. We explore seasonality, intuition, cyclicality, composting old offers, and why sustainability has nothing to do with hustle and everything to do with your natural energetic rhythm. If you've ever wondered whether you're “allowed” to build your business differently, this conversation is your permission slip. Grab Jenni Gritter's new book, The Sustainable Solopreneur HERE. Sign up for Jenni's CREATE program starting in January 2026: https://www.jennigritters.com/create If you're interested in working together, book a call HERE. Can't wait to chat! If you're ready to build a business that resonates at the deepest level, my private client program Resonance is now open HERE. Want to stop building a business that doesn't feel like you? Step into Entrepreneurial Energetics: https://www.itsambersmith.com/energetics Want to be in the room where it's all happening? The Vortex is open—come build from clarity, not chaos. https://www.itsambersmith.com/vortex The Lightning Alignment Journal: https://a.co/d/iiBnzAJ Gain access to my book Quiet Wealth at: https://a.co/d/aCoGl8N
Longevity is everywhere right now—but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Dr. Paul Arciero breaks it down with simple, science-backed strategies you can put into practice immediately.Drawing from 40 years of research, Dr. Paul explains:Why longevity is about vitality, not just living more yearsHow nutrition, especially high-quality protein, is the most powerful driver of healthy agingThe essential role of muscle strength, power, and mobility as we ageWhy VO₂ max matters and how breathing practices + interval training support itKey tools that help—whey protein, creatine, collagen, hydrators, NOx, and moreFrom fitness to sleep to recovery, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps to feel stronger, move better, and support a vibrant life—at any age.
In this episode, Rachel Hollis emphasizes the importance of safeguarding early dreams from external criticism and skepticism. She highlights how initial dreams are fragile and can be easily crushed by doubts, even those from well-meaning loved ones. Rachel outlines nine reasons to keep your goals private initially, including avoiding the influence of worriers, the dilution of your vision when translating it for others, and protecting yourself from others' projections of their limitations.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!02:03 The Importance of Keeping Dreams Private04:13 Reason 1: Worriers Kill More Dreams Than Haters07:38 Reason 2: Explaining Your Vision Dilutes It11:28 Reason 3: People Only Know the Old You14:14 Reason 4: People Project Their Limitations Onto You18:47 Reason 5: Talking Tricks Your Brain Into Thinking You Took Action25:46 Navigating Confrontation and Pursuing Dreams27:21 Realizing Self-Worth and Ambition28:11 The Impact of Silent Efforts29:18 Growth and Its Effects on Relationships31:12 Personal Development and External Influences34:36 Protecting Your Dream from Negative Opinions35:54 The Importance of Emotional Maturity in Dreams38:20 Avoiding Confusion from External Opinions39:15 Trusting Your Inner Voice and Taking Action40:11 The Consequences of Listening to Others44:25 Final Thoughts and EncouragementSign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollisFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollisTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What do you do when you finally hit the level of success you prayed for… and you still feel empty? When you've built everything the world celebrates, but you have zero peace? In today's episode, I'm sitting down with the powerhouse herself, Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon (and I took three full pages of notes!). Darnyelle built a 7-figure company… and absolutely hated it. She had the success, but not the peace. So she did the unthinkable and burned it all down and rebuilt from the ground up. But this time with God at the center. Today, she leads an 8-figure business rooted in Scripture, strategy, and peace. If you've ever felt stretched, burnt out, misaligned, or unsure whether your success is actually success… this episode will breathe fresh wind into your spirit and your business. I pray this blesses you! Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast? Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.
We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Every leader has blind spots that shape their results, relationships, and reputation. Leadership growth does not happen by accident. Growth happens when you shine a light on your bad habits and incorrect assumptions. The challenge is that it is difficult to recognize these issues in yourself. Leaders who confront their blind spots expand their influence and earn their teams' confidence and trust. In today's episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, Jeff reveals three blind spots that quietly hold leaders back and explains how to eliminate them.
The Business Method Podcast: High-Performance & Entrepreneurship
In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze, a GPS navigation app acquired by Google for $1.1 billion, and Move It, a public transit app acquired by Intel for just shy of $1 billion. Uri shares invaluable insights on the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of creating value, falling in love with the problem, and building strong teams. He discusses strategies to identify problems worth solving, iterating based on customer feedback, and fostering a company culture that encourages value creation and hard decision-making. Listen in for Uri's practical advice on scaling companies from early-stage ideas to global impact, and his thoughts on maintaining high user engagement and overcoming challenges in the startup ecosystem. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Billion Dollar Founders 00:34 Meet Uri Levine: The Billion Dollar Exit King 01:40 The Essence of Entrepreneurship: Creating Value 02:07 Falling in Love with the Problem 03:48 The Journey of Failures and Iterations 08:24 Discovering the Idea for Waze 09:46 The Evolution of Waze 11:57 The Importance of Product-Market Fit 14:02 Strategies for Growth and User Acquisition 19:49 The Role of Word of Mouth in Waze's Success 28:55 The Unique Value of Waze 30:06 Maintaining Customer Engagement 31:26 The Importance of Experimentation 32:33 Meeting Steve Wozniak 34:02 Understanding User Behavior 36:54 The Challenge of Hiring and Firing 38:37 Building a Winning Team 43:10 Creating a Positive Work Culture 47:51 The Role of Value Creation 53:31 Final Thoughts and Advice Connect with Uri Levine Website: https://urilevine.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ulevine/ LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/in/uri-levine Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/UriLevine1 Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: thebusinessmethod.com Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Follow Chris Reynolds: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss Shedeur Sanders' growth as a Cleveland Browns quarterback, and whether Kevin Stefanski deserves at least some credit for Sanders' progress.
Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland.com, 'The Plain Dealer') joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to go over the latest on the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, head coach Kevin Stefanski, and more!
This month we are focusing on Building a Review + Preview Habit.My goal is to help you build habits peacefully so that you can impact your world powerfully.In the Hello Mornings Daily Podcast, I share a simple tip based on our monthly theme and then I close the podcast with our 3-Minute Morning Routine.THE 3-MINUTE MORNINGGod Time: Pray Psalm 143: 8 (Minute 1)Plan Time: Prayerfully Review Your Calendar (Minute 2)Move Time: Take 5-10 Deep Breaths (Minute 3)That's it! Adjust as needed and use as your pathway to a growing morning habit!Want to go deeper with our workshops, journals, Bible Studies and accountability ? Join The Hello Mornings Academy, where we help Christian women build habits and reach goals peacefully so they can impact their world powerfully.GOODIES: Click here to download our FREE morning routine goodies.COMMUNITY: Click here to learn more about the Hello Mornings Academy.BOOK: Click here to get the Hello Mornings BookCheering you on,❤️ Kat Lee
Tis the Season. The conversation in Segment 1 revolves around the 6th Annual Dotson Family Christmas Charity Raffle, its origins, growth, and impact on the community. David is joined by Greg and Carrie Dotson from Versailles, KY to discuss the charitable contributions made through their annual raffle, the details of ticket purchases, and the prizes involved. They also reflect on the personal joy and community spirit fostered by the event. The discussion touches on broader industry insights and the importance of supporting local charities and communities. Segment 2 of this episode has David sharing tales from the road as he embarks on his fall bull sale delivery trips. TakeawaysThe Dotson Family Christmas Charity Raffle started in 2020 to bring cheer during a difficult year.Over five years, the raffle has raised over $183,000 for various charities.The raffle allows winners to choose local charities, focusing on community support.The event has become a beloved tradition in the community, engaging families and children.Tickets for the raffle are affordable at $5 each, encouraging widespread participation.The raffle has evolved into a significant community event, generating excitement and anticipation each year.The Dotson family emphasizes the importance of grassroots organizations in charitable giving.Challenges in the beef business include managing logistics and ensuring quality delivery.The hosts share personal anecdotes about the joy of giving and community involvement.The conversation highlights the need for the agricultural industry to support local ranchers and their sustainability. Sound Bites"We want to help hometown people.""It's a grassroots organization.""We want to create a good product." Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Dotson Family Charity Raffle01:03 The Origin and Growth of the Raffle03:52 Community Impact and Engagement06:49 Details of the Raffle and Prizes09:38 The Process of Ticket Sales and Donations11:20 The Importance of Local Charities14:28 Personal Reflections on the Raffle17:20 The Freezer Beef Business20:12 Challenges in the Beef Industry23:24 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans38:33 Tales from the Road: Bull Delivery Adventures39:03 The Logistics of Bull Delivery40:57 The Challenges of Long-Distance Deliveries41:53 The Joys of the Journey45:17 The Importance of Customer Relationships46:44 The Right Equipment for the Job48:13 Ensuring Cattle Comfort During Transport51:02 Favorite Delivery Destinations54:49 Least Favorite Delivery Locations59:17 Navigating Regulations and Challenges01:01:15 Snacks and Playlists on the Road01:05:04 Industry Insights and Rants01:10:36 The Future of Cattle Breeding Episode Links6th Annual Dotson Family Christmas Charity Raffle - Venmo Greg @Greg-Dotson-9 or visit Woodford Feed Company, Versailles, KY https://www.facebook.com/greg.dotson.902Virginia BCIA Bull Sale https://virginiabcia.com/Creek Insurance https://creekinsure.com/ClayStrong Genetics Enterprises https://www.facebook.com/p/Claystrong-Genetic-Enterprises-61568667508754/Montana Ranch Angus https://www.montanaranchangus.com/ Learn more about our sponsor, Montana Ranch, by visiting MontanaRanchAngus.com.
In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down why the traditional idea of work-life balance is holding so many people back from real self-improvement. They reveal how the wrong mental map can derail your decision-making, weaken your consistency, and limit your growth long before you realize it. Instead of chasing balance, you'll learn the performance-driven frame high achievers use to make progress across health, wealth, and love without burning out or drifting off course. This is a direct, practical look at personal development for people who want results, not clichés. Listen now, rethink your framework, and step into the version of yourself you've been avoiding._______________________Learn more about:The “Next Level Hope Foundation” creates meaningful experiences for kids growing up without a father figure and builds a positive, supportive community around them.To support this event, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/5c6abcf7fJoin our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.
We live in a culture obsessed with comfort — engineered to make every part of life easier, faster, and more convenient. But the way of Jesus has always been different. God consistently forms His people through challenge, pressure, and discomfort. In fact, some of His greatest work happens in the places we most want to avoid.In this episode, Kris and Ken dive deep into the spiritual reality that pain is often preparation, not punishment. They explore how God uses difficulty to shape courage, build endurance, confront idols, deepen empathy, and form disciples who can carry the weight of the mission.You'll discover why true spiritual authority is forged in the uncomfortable places, and why discipleship requires a lifestyle of intentionally doing hard things — not for the sake of suffering, but for the sake of becoming everything God calls us to be.If you want a faith that's resilient, mature, and mission-ready… this episode will challenge and strengthen you.
In this episode, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley break down the nine essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) every dental practice should track to stay healthy and grow. From new patient acquisition and retention to treatment acceptance, collections, and payroll management, they explain what each metric means—and why it matters. Kirk and Zach also share practical strategies for improving these numbers and using data to drive smarter, more efficient practice management.
In this powerful episode, Joseph Graham welcomes Michelle Ana Collins, a grief educator, wellness coach, and mindfulness teacher whose mission is to help individuals and organizations move from Grief to Growth, Pain to Productivity, and Just-getting-by to Joyful.Michelle shares her personal journey of turning post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth after experiencing significant personal losses. She now dedicates her work to creating greater grief literacy in our culture and breaking the silence around taboo subjects like suicide.Michelle brings a wealth of expertise and lived experience to her work. She is a:Certified Mindfulness Meditation TeacherGrief EducatorWellness CoachYoga TherapistAuthorHer approach blends positive psychology, neuroscience, meditation, and mindfulness to guide people from surviving to thriving.Through workshops, employee wellness programs, and professional development training, Michelle empowers:Organizations to foster resilience and healthier workplace culturesIndividuals to rediscover joy and purpose after lossGroups to transform pain into productivity and growthHer holistic methods equip people to not only heal but to share joy with others.Michelle is a proud member of the Grief Support Center providers, offering a variety of services for grief support.
Matthew Pohl is a former data analytics professional turned small business owner and an advocate for organizational growth. He applied the Stages of Growth methodology, achieving a 10x increase in his company's value. Matthew founded the ReWild Group to share this approach and authored the "Organizational ReWilding Rules for Business Growth" series. He is passionate about helping business leaders and advisers. Matthew enjoys the outdoors in Colorado and spending time with his family. He welcomes collaborations and aims to empower businesses to reach their full potential. Click here to learn more about the 7 Stages of Business Growth that Matthew discussed.
Mike Baudendistel interviews Rick LaGore, CEO, InTek Logistics, Inc., on the current rail intermodal market dynamics and outlook for the domestic intermodal industry. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clarity doesn't come from cramming more into your calendar; it comes from reflection, structure, and the courage to trust your leadership intuition. We open up about three lessons that reshaped how we coach, lead, and build: embracing a blended coaching-consulting style, designing structure that expands capacity, and elevating intellectual property into true authority assets. These shifts turned an overloaded schedule into a focused operating system and reframed “scale at all costs” into “build with intention.”First, we dig into leadership identity and how it evolves when you move from formal titles to influence, impact, and results. You'll hear how reading the moment—offering space and questions when needed, or providing frameworks and direction when it matters—creates better outcomes for high performers. This is the practical art of discernment: serving clients and teams with the right approach at the right time, and trusting your intuition to guide the switch.Next, we tackle a common myth: time isn't the problem, structure is. We walk through specific practices that reduce overwhelm, from externalizing tasks and estimating realistically to protecting deep-work blocks and asking for real timelines before committing. You'll learn how structure supports energy, sharpens decisions, and prevents reactive mode, even during demanding weeks. The result is capacity you can feel and results you can measure.Finally, we reframe assets like courses, frameworks, and templates as strategic tools that strengthen authority and client experience. Instead of chasing scale for every asset, we show how codifying what already works accelerates onboarding, reinforces workshops, and creates consistency across engagements. You'll leave with prompts to identify your own underused IP and a path to leverage it with confidence.If this conversation sparks momentum, subscribe, share with a peer who leads, and leave a quick review so more high performers can find the show. Ready for focused support? Explore private coaching and our Goal Setting Success Course below.In this podcast you will learn about:• Trusting leadership intuition and blending coaching with consulting• Leadership defined by influence, impact, and results• Practical structure that creates capacity and reduces overwhelm• Deep work blocks, real timelines, and energy tracking• Reframing courses and frameworks as authority assets• Prompts to identify strengths, needed structures, and leverageable IPHighlights:0:00Opening And Reflection Frame1:02Three Lessons To Shape Next Year2:00Trusting Leadership Intuition6:45Blending Coaching And Consulting10:30Defining Your Leadership Identity12:27Time Isn't The Problem, Structure Is18:20Planning, Deep Work, And ExpectationsReady to elevate your leadership and accelerate your growth?I provide strategic coaching for high-performing financial advisors, service-based business owners, and leaders who want coaching that goes beyond accountability. I partner with you to execute on your vision and focus on what truly drives results: executive presence, leadership development, scaling, and prioritization.The outcome? You realize your full potential, influence and inspire others, and lead a high-impact business that reflects your next-level goals.To explore if coaching is the right fit, email me at meet@kristinburke.com to schedule a discovery call.Goal Setting SuccessIf you're ready to set goals you'll actually achieve, the Goal Setting Success course will help you do it. This self-paced experience walks you through the same framework I've used for years with leaders and advisors to create meaningful goals and a plan that drives real results.Inside the course,...
Send us a textIn this episode of Evolve Ventures, we speak directly to the part of you that is searching for real love, real safety, and a real identity beyond the patterns you were raised in. Together, we break down the psychology of self-worth, the emotional healing needed for healthy relationships, and the trauma-driven habits that quietly shape how you give and receive love. We share grounded insights, data-backed growth tools, and the mindset shifts that help you rebuild your sense of self from a place of truth, not survival. This is the work that changes the way you love and the way you live.Press play and step into the version of you that chooses growth over conditioning every single time.Learn more about:Books For Babes – GoFundMe donation linkhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025Digital Assets: 1. The Care Star (Capacity Assessment Tool)2. Types of Love (Greek Love Framework)Referenced Episode: #459 | What Your Family System Role Says About You - https://apple.co/4qma0n1 Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today's conversation:#398 | A Powerful Way to Never Be Manipulated Again - https://apple.co/3Zb7RiR #408 | The Paradox of Self-Love - https://apple.co/4mqcVZ6 Evolve Together Experiences:
Help us with our Jeffrey Award Winners by voting here: https://forms.gle/GAcHKf5QZrR7GAR79The Month of Jeff continues with another elite Jeff: Jeff Dengate, better known on the internet as @dengatorade. Jeff is the director of product testing and de facto runner in chief at Runner's World, and one of the most experienced shoe and gear testers in the world. He walks me through how Runner's World actually tests shoes with hundreds of wear testers, why some products never make it to a review, and how he personally ends up in well over 100 different pairs of shoes every year.We get into what trust looks like in the age of AI, affiliate links, and endless gear noise, and why having a real human you can bump into at a race still matters. Jeff talks about the changing landscape at Runner's World, the COVID running boom, how trail and ultra fit into the broader running world, and why the world marathon majors craze is exploding. We cover super shoes, sky high prices, why comfort still rules, why you probably do not need a 300 dollar racer to start running, and yes, we revisit my infamous Runner's World Crocs 5K headline. We finish with his case for Jeff of the Year, including BQing three times in a year and rotating through more shoes than most runners log runs.Follow Jeff Dengate: https://www.instagram.com/dengateradeShow supported by Janji.com, Garagegrowngear.com, and CSinstant.coffeeChapters04:00 Introduction to Dengatorade and Running Background06:54 Role at Runner's World and Product Testing09:38 The Art of Product Reviews12:26 Navigating AI in the Running Community15:08 Revenue Streams and Content Creation at Runner's World17:50 Understanding Runner's Needs and Popular Topics20:43 Shoe Testing and Personal Experiences23:25 Finding the Right Shoe for You25:59 The Evolution of Running Gear and Nutrition28:59 Excitement in Running and Gear Unboxing31:42 Jeff's Unique Journey to the NBA37:16 The Journey of a Sports Journalist40:06 Impact of COVID-19 on Running Community43:33 The Growth of Trail and Ultra Running48:20 Trends in the Running IndustrySubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside
In this week's Weekly Scroll, Katelyn breaks down the most important social media updates shaping the way creators and businesses will grow in 2026. From Instagram's new Early Access Reels to Google's Year in Search 2025, TikTok's expansion of its Nearby Feed, and the rising influence of Reddit communities, you'll learn exactly how these platform shifts affect your visibility, your content strategy, and your ability to scale online. Katelyn also celebrates a major milestone: Enfluence Marketing Studio just hit 10,000 followers. For years, the agency prioritized client results over its own platforms, and this moment marks a powerful shift in elevating the Enfluence brand while continuing to lead the industry in smart, strategic content. Inside the episode, you'll hear: • Why loyalty-based distribution is the future of Instagram growth • How search trends predict your Q1 content demands • Why Reddit is quietly shaping consumer decisions • How TikTok's Nearby Feed will transform local discovery • What creators and businesses must do now to stay relevant in 2026 If you want weekly content ideas done for you, join Club Enfluence for viral Reels prompts, trends, hooks, and Canva templates delivered every Monday:
Tired of seeing photographers bash others online just to gain clout? In this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, we tackle the trend of newer photographers criticizing more experienced pros, and explore how to spend your energy more productively. We cover: Why rage-baiting backfires – the short-term attention versus long-term impact. Learning from experience – how respecting seasoned photographers can accelerate your growth. Building your voice authentically – growing your presence without negativity. The value of collaboration – how mentorship and community foster success. Investing in yourself – using time and energy on projects, skills, and learning instead of online drama. If you've ever felt caught up in comparison or online conflict, this episode provides practical advice for focusing on your craft, building meaningful connections, and contributing positively to the photography community. Listen now to learn how to rise above the noise and grow as a photographer with purpose. Episode Promos This episode contains promos for: Nerdy Photographer Let's Be Real Unposed Photography Prompts StyleCloud WordPress Website Templates Siteground Web Hosting Backblaze Cloud Data Backup Support The Nerdy Photographer Want to help The Nerdy Photographer Podcast? Here are a few simple (and mostly free) ways you can do that: Subscribe to the podcast! Tell your friends about the podcast Sign up for the newsletter - https://nerdyphotographer.com/newsletter Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyFatchett Buy a print from the print shop - https://art.caseyfphoto.com Follow on Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Follow on Threads - https://threads.net/@thenerdyphoto Follow on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/thenerdyphoto.bsky.social Follow in Tiktok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto Get some Nerdy Photographer merchandise - https://nerdyphoto.dashery.com If you're feeling extra generous, check out our support page - https://nerdyphotographer.com/support-nerdy-photographer/ About My Guest Brandi Potter is a destination wedding photographer with a love for darkness and emotion. She likes her dogs and the winter time. You can find her work on her website – brandi-potter.com – or on Instagram @bran.potter About The Podcast The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. He just wants to help people and make them laugh. You can view Casey's work at https://caseyfphoto.com If you have any questions or comments about this episode or any other episodes, OR if you would like to ask a photography related question or have ideas for a topic for a future episode, please reach out to us at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact
It's the season of giving—and today, we're unwrapping one of the most transformative gifts of all: the gift of mirrors. In this episode, Shannon sits down with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, biotech entrepreneur, physician, and trailblazer whose career has taken her from Harvard to the helm of Gossamer Bio—and into the heart of human-centric leadership. You may know her from her TED Talk, “Shattering the Glass Ceiling by Finding the Right Mirrors,” and her book, The Mirror Effect, which helps leaders everywhere see themselves—and each other—more clearly. Together, Shannon and Sheila explore how to shatter the glass ceilings not only above us, but within us. They discuss how fear, insecurity, doubt, and shame—the “FIDS,” as Sheila calls them—can quietly hold us back, and how surrounding ourselves with mirrors who see our brilliance can change everything. From learning to “have your own back,” to creating your personal board of directors, this episode is a reminder that confidence begins when we start believing the reflections that lift us higher. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV_mAbu_N0g✨ This December, give yourself the gift of belonging—and pass it on.
On this episode of Side Hustle Squad, Larry Delli Santi sits down with Danny of All That Grass Lawn Care founder Danny. shares how they connected, why Danny's story resonated, and what makes this conversation more than a business chat — it's about grit, vision, and turning a dream into a reality. Whether you've got your own side hustle, are thinking about launching one, or just love an underdog success story this one's for you.
Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
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#905 Short-form video is dominating the internet. If you're sitting this one out and dismissing it as a passing trend, you're missing out on the easiest opportunity to generate views, build an audience, and grow your business! The barrier to entry is at an all-time low right now. As a father and entrepreneur with zero extra hours, I'm able to sneak in daily posts on Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. No fancy edits. No overthinking. So, how do you follow in my footsteps and uplevel your brand like never before? I've boiled it all down for you and made it available in my new Short-Form Formula course. Listen in on today's episode to get a peek at my system! This is the exact workflow I use to show up online without burning out, and it gives you access to the fastest opportunity to succeed online today. So tune in now to make 2026 your strongest year yet! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session905.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Most entrepreneurs don't fail because of the market… they fail because they never learn to let go.This episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show brings you a refreshingly honest Bill Duguay interview—one that cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what real leadership looks like when the pressure is real, the stakes are high, and the vision feels bigger than the person holding it.Bill's journey didn't start in a boardroom. It started sweeping floors, picking up nails, working his way through engineering school, and eventually becoming a president and CEO. Somewhere between the job sites, long nights, and never-ending responsibility, he discovered the one thing most founders never figure out: how to lead without losing yourself.Inside this conversation, you'll hear how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) transformed his approach to entrepreneurship, business management, and business growth—not as a theory, but as a lived experience. Don Williams and Bill move through the kinds of stories and insights that only show up when people talk without filters: why leaders avoid the conversations their teams desperately need, how effective delegation actually works, and why some entrepreneurs stay stuck long after their business outgrows their habits.They dive into topics like: The hidden cost of trying to hold everything together Why the best leaders learn to step back before they step up How EOS helps small business leadership teams stop spinning and start scaling The emotional battle behind letting go of the “chief-doer” identity Building an aligned, healthy culture without burning out What real leadership team coaching sounds like in the trenches Why communication—not strategy—is the real dividing line between thriving and drowningThere's no preaching here. No clichés. Just two seasoned voices breaking down what happens when vision meets reality—and how the right operating system can pull a business (and a leader's life) back into balance.If you're in the stage where your company is growing but your calendar, emotions, or expectations are collapsing… this Entrepreneurial Operating System podcast episode may be the one that finally gives you clarity.Download it. Listen closely. Your next leadership breakthrough might be hiding in this conversation.
On this “First Friday” miracle edition of the program, Z sits down with Browns starting QB Shedeur Sanders for an exclusive interview (53:20) which covers several topics - such as his rookie season and how he's grown since his first preseason start in Carolina. Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano also joins Beau and Z (1:13:40) to preview this Sunday's game in Chicago against the Bears. You'll also Meet the Bears (21:42) and go Around the League (1:05:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms is joined by world champions Heitor Sousa and Adão Martins to discuss their journeys in natural bodybuilding. They reflect on their experiences at the WNBF Worlds, the importance of community and support, and the lessons learned from both victories and setbacks. The conversation highlights their friendship, resilience, and the significance of never giving up in the pursuit of excellence in bodybuilding. They reflect on their successful competition year, the art of bodybuilding, strategies for competing annually, the importance of health and longevity, and the supportive community within the sport. The discussion emphasizes the balance between on-season and off-season training, the significance of mental health, and the shared passion for bodybuilding that unites athletes across the globe. If you're in the market for some lifting gear or apparel, be sure to check out EliteFTS.com (and use our code "MRR10" for a 10% discount) Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Iron Culture and Competitors 02:52 The Journey of Heitor and Adao in Bodybuilding 05:58 First Competitive Experiences and Challenges 08:53 The Importance of Community and Support in Bodybuilding 12:06 Reflections on Early Competitions and Learning Experiences 15:04 The Growth and Evolution of Heitor and Adao 17:56 The Role of Feedback and Improvement in Competitions 21:00 The Significance of Perseverance in Bodybuilding 23:46 Looking Ahead: Future Goals and Aspirations 33:45 Celebrating Wins Together 36:42 Experiences from Major Competitions 39:42 Learning and Growth in Bodybuilding 42:07 The Journey to World Championships 46:12 Reflecting on 2024's Achievements 49:32 Competing Frequently and Its Impact 51:59 The Art of Bodybuilding and Continuous Improvement 57:04 Balancing Competition and Health 1:06:10 Body Composition and Individual Differences 1:08:04 Training and Nutrition Strategies for Competitors 1:10:56 The Importance of Off-Season Planning 1:13:57 Mental Approach to Training and Competition 1:17:59 Community and Relationships in Bodybuilding 1:26:57 Future Plans and Final Thoughts
Angela Nicolazzi grew up in Brooklyn before moving to Florida, where her life took a dramatic turn. She became a mother at just 14 years old, struggled to stay on a stable path, and by 19 found herself involved in an armed robbery with her brother and her child's father. That moment changed everything—Angela was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to 15 years in the Florida state prison system. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Angela shares her full story: her childhood, early motherhood, the events that led to her arrest, what life inside a Florida prison was really like, and how she rebuilt her identity after serving more than a decade behind bars. #FloridaStatePrison #PrisonSurvival #PrisonStory #LockedInWithIanBick #InmateStories #PrisonLife #TrueCrimePodcast #redemptionstory Thank you to AURA FRAMES & k9S.ORG for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN K9s.org: Donate anytime at https://k9s.org/ Connect with Angela Nicolazzi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_nicolazzi?igsh=MXJyMGM1YmN6cHdtNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Angelanicolazzi?si=H7m1G2aUcTtHaBRH TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelanicolazzi?_r=1&_t=ZT-91VVbHl1NoE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Aq3dWZedN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Crime Preview: The Robbery, Arrest & How It All Started 02:00 Meet Angela: Her Story & Nonprofit Mission Today 04:20 Growing Up: From Brooklyn Streets to Jacksonville Life 08:00 Teen Pregnancy, Family Pressure & Early Responsibility 11:40 Young Motherhood: Struggles, Survival & Hard Choices 15:00 Family Tragedy Strikes & Life Spirals Out of Control 17:00 How the Crime Began: The Plan, Influences & Mindset 20:00 The Night of the Robbery: What Really Happened 23:00 Arrest, Shock & The Immediate Aftermath 27:00 County Jail Life: Coping with Loss, Fear & Reality 33:00 Daily Jail Routine: Spades, Tattoos & Learning to Survive 38:00 Facing the Charges: Court, Anxiety & Sentencing Day 43:00 Entering Prison: Adjustments, Lessons & LOL Housing 46:00 Violence, Relationships & Power Dynamics Behind Bars 51:00 Navigating the System: Survival Tactics & Mental Escape 54:00 Love Behind Bars: Bonds, Emotions & Complicated Attachments 58:00 Missing Motherhood: Watching Life Move On Without Her 01:03:00 Rehabilitation, Programs & Staying Strong Mentally 01:07:00 Counting Down the Years: Hope, Pain & Reality 01:12:00 Release Day: Re-Entry Struggles, Purpose & Finding Direction 01:17:00 Life After Prison: Obstacles, Growth & Giving Back 01:23:00 Forgiveness, Regret & Hard-Earned Life Lessons 01:27:00 Legacy, Impact & The Future Angela Is Building 01:30:00 Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices