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In today's episode, I'm talking with my friend Dawn Weisberg of Tularosa Flowers about what it actually takes to create and book large-scale luxury weddings — not just from a "pretty" standpoint, but from a strategic, energetic, and logistical one. Dawn and I both came to the wedding industry later in life with long creative careers behind us — mine in directing and acting, hers in costume design for film and television. We get into how those backgrounds shaped the way we approach weddings as world-building: cinematic, intentional, immersive, and deeply rooted in storytelling. We talk about: How Dawn went from starting florals at 45 to designing six-figure weddings in under a decade Why she treats every wedding like a film set: thinking in scenes, movement, and guest experience The behind-the-scenes systems and logistics that make large-scale productions possible How her viral "Malibu Barbie meets Marie Antoinette" pink wedding came to life — and what made it blow up online The creative process of pulling inspiration from runway shows, architecture, art, travel, and above all, the couple themselves Why color is having a moment in the luxury world and how to use it in a way that still feels timeless and elevated The mindset shifts required to feel safe holding and delivering on big budgets The role publications & Pinterest have played in her growth (and how she handles rejection like a pro) How styled shoots and editorials catapulted both of our careers into higher price points What florists actually need from photographers on a wedding day to grow their own businesses We also explore the emotional and energetic side of this work — what it's like to be genuinely obsessed with your craft, how to avoid burnout by building a business that actually feeds you, and why weddings are still the modern-day fairy tale for both couples and creatives. P.S. I'm hosting a Tuscany Real Wedding Workshop this spring — a real wedding with a real couple and 30 real guests, photographed and designed over multiple days. You'll walk away with: A full multi-day destination wedding story (engagement, welcome party, bridal editorial, wedding day, farewell event) A pre-trip mentorship to refine your brand, portfolio gaps, and shot list A post-trip call where we turn your gallery into a 90-day luxury marketing plan If your gut is saying "this is my next level," send me a DM and I'll send you the full proposal. We have very limited spots. Meet Dawn Dawn Weisberg is the owner and flower mastermind behind Tularosa Flowers, a luxury wedding design company in Southern California in the San Diego area. Voted Best Florist San Diego by California Wedding Magazine for both 2025 and 2024, she is dedicated to providing the highest level of design and service to her clients. Dawn's breadth of expertise enables her to offer a visionary edge to her work with a unique perspective in the wedding industry. With a Master's Degree in Theatrical Design from New York University's acclaimed Tisch School of the Arts, her classical training was augmented studying fine art in Italy, where she apprenticed in a Costume and Mask Studio in Venice. After a successful career for 20 years in film and television as a costume designer, Tularosa Flowers's owner chose to pursue her passion for flowers. Dawn combines her cinematic design background with her love of nature to create one-of-a-kind immersive experiences for her clients. The Tularosa style is an effortless maximalism combining Old World European style with California vibrance. Tularosa Flowers has been featured in all of the top wedding publications, including Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Once Wed, The Knot, Brides, Ruffled, Green Wedding Shoes, California Wedding Day, Inspired by This, 100 Layer Cake, June Bug, Wedding Chicks, Hey Wedding Lady, Smashing the Glass, and the Gay Wedding Guide. Tularosa has also partnered with luxury brands including Hermes, and David Austin Wedding Roses. As one of the nation's top and premier floral designers, Dawn has appeared as a wedding trend expert on CBS and FOX, as well as multiple wedding industry podcasts, and was the Mayesh 2024 Wedding Florist Design Star. Connect with Dawn tularosaflowers.comDawn's InstagramDawn's TikTok Click here for more ways to listen to this episode.
Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!With the holiday hangovers finally subsiding, and another week of shenanigans ramping up again, Khaleesi and Hermes finally sit down for another spicy counseling session covering all things Thanksgiving, South Park, COVID updates, and so much more. We hope you enjoy!.Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Khaleesi: Instagram & Twitter Support the show
Two highly intelligent, creative, compassionate and accomplished elders of our society— Randall Carlson and Master Sculptor Sabin Howard— enter into a deeply honest and important conversation about life, art, education, sociology, world history, personal history, war & peace, science, spirituality, religion, architecture and sacred geometry. They also discuss humanity's evolving consciousness set against rapidly advancing technology and the geopolitical influences that are clearly at play. They even dip into transhumanism, suggesting that the proverbial crossroads upon which humanity now stands, demands that we make a choice; a decision of the utmost importance that is sure to indelibly shape humanity's future forever— all discussed over an EPIC, 2+ hour episode. We hope you enjoy this very deep, very compelling and very important conversation between two legends. ONLY RANDALL'S AUDIENCE GET'S HIS FAVORITE CBD PRODUCTS (for pain relief, for deep sleep and/or stress and anxiety relief) WITH FREE SHIPPING FOR LIFE: https://cbdfromthegods.com ABOUT SABIN HOWARD: https://sabinhoward.com/ Sabin Howard is the foremost practitioner of, and authority on, Modern Classicism. Sabin Howard grew up in New York City and in Torino, Italy. He studied art at the Philadelphia College of Art and then earned his MFA from the New York Academy of Art. For twenty years, he taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He has been elected to the board of the National Sculpture Society. He has received numerous commissions and has showed his work at more than fifty solo and group shows. After 45,000 hours of working from life models in the studio, he is the creator of three heroic scale pieces, HERMES, APHRODITE, and APOLLO, as well as many smaller pieces. His works are owned by museums and private collectors all over the world, and they have been favorably reviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Epoch Times,American Artist, Fine Arts Connoisseur, American Arts Collector, and The New Criterion, as well as many other journals internationally. He is an accomplished public speaker and is the subject of several television profiles. He is the author of the book THE ART OF LIFE with his wife author Traci L. Slatton.
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„Preparation meets Opportunity. wenn du immer nur in deinem Büro sitzt und dich nicht zeigst, dann passiert auch nichts.“ Dennis Kollmann ist CEO bei Hermes. Er spricht über den Wandel vom reinen Preisführer hin zu einem serviceorientierten Paketdienst, den Einfluss von Servicequalität auf Image und Wachstum sowie die Rolle von Kundenbindung in einem dynamischen E‑Commerce‑Markt. Außerdem beantwortet er folgende Fragen: • Wie ist das komplexe Netzwerk bei Hermes für einen reibungslosen Ablauf aufgebaut? • Was sind seine Insights zum Thema Forecasting von Bestellungen? • Wie beeinflusst der Black Friday die Wirtschaft? • Wollte er mal für einen anderen Arbeitgeber als Hermes tätig sein? Hören Sie für mehr spannende Einblicke rein! Themen • C-Level • Hermes • E-Commerce ----- Über Atreus – A Heidrick & Struggles Company Atreus garantiert die perfekte Interim-Ressource (m/w/d) für Missionen, die nur eine einzige Option erlauben: nachhaltigen Erfolg! Unser globales Netzwerk aus erfahrenen Managern auf Zeit zählt weltweit zu den besten. In engem Schulterschluss mit den Atreus Direktoren setzen unsere Interim Manager vor Ort Kräfte frei, die Ihr Unternehmen zukunftssicher auf das nächste Level katapultieren. ▶️ Besuchen Sie unsere Website: https://www.atreus.de/ ▶️ Interim Management: https://www.atreus.de/kompetenzen/service/interim-management/ ▶️ Für Interim Manager: https://www.atreus.de/interim-manager/ ▶️ LinkedIn-Profil von Dennis Kollmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-kollmann/ ▶️ Profil von Franz Kubbillum: https://www.atreus.de/team/franz-kubbillum/
Helena, die schönste Frau der Welt wird geboren und noch als Kind von Theseus entführt. Ihre Brüder, die Dioskuren, Kastor und Pollux (oder Polydeukes) retten ihre Schwester. Und Agamemnon, Menelaos und Odysseus bekommen jeweils eine Braut. Hinweis: Diese Folge thematisiert sexuelle Gewalt und Mord im mythologischen Kontext. Personen Nyx, Chaos, Erebos, Thanatos, Moros, Hypnos, Oineroi, Hekate, Erinnyen, Hesperiden, Moiren, Keren, Momos, Oizys, Apate, Philotes, Geras, Eris, Nemesis, Zeus, Okeanos, Aphrodite, Hermes, Leda, Helena, Tyndareus, Klytaimnestra, Kastor, Pollux (Polydeukes) = Tyndariden / Dioskuren, Herakles, Theseus, Ariadne, Peirithoos, Aithra, Idas, Lynkeus, Aias der Große, Aias der Kleine (Sohn des Oileus), Odysseus, Laertes, Diomedes, Tydeus, Sthenelos, Kapaneus, Antilochos, Nestor, Menestheus, Peteos, Patroklos, Achilles, Atreus, Thyestes, Agamemnon, Menelaos, Penelope, Telemachos, Eros Orte Okeanos, Sparta, Athen, Aphidna, Mykene, Ithaka, Troja, Theben, Taygetos Sonstiges kosmisches Ei, Argonauten, Kalydonische Jagd, Kalydonischer Eber, Amazonen, Tyndariden (Dioskuren), Sternbild Zwillinge, Musen, Die Odyssee, Der trojanische Krieg, Homer LINKS:Stammbäume & Schaubilder Literatur Musik Französische Version „Le Chaos et ses enfants“: Spotify Instagram: @chaos.kinder Mail: chaoskinderkontakt@gmail.com Unterstützung
Consultorio bursátil de noviembre de 2025 en el que Adrián Godás y Paco Lodeiro respondemos a las preguntas de los oyentes. Las preguntas generales de este mes son sobre montar un vehículo de inversión, el AutoFX en Interactive Brokers, las baterías de sodio, endeudarse en yenes para invertir en empresas japonesas, analizar la sostenibilidad de los dividendos, analistas de Seeking Alpha y sobre implementar un second brain. Y las dudas sobre empresas y sectores son sobre Judges Scientific, Regeneron y Vertex, Hermes e invertir en lujo, Duolingo, Constellation Software y el cobre, Fenix Resources, Tinybuild y Take-Two y sobre District Metals. Podéis enviar las consultas a academiadeinversion.com/contacto o a paco@academiadeinversion.com Patrocinador del programa Paleobull, con código de descuento para los oyentes.
Black Friday ist für den Online-Handel ein Riesending. Rabatte, Rabatte, Rabatte - das Internet ist voll davon, und für uns Verbraucher ist das auch ne bequeme Sache, denn: man kriegt den ganzen Kram ja geliefert. Und wenns nicht gefällt? Zack. Kostenloser Rückversand. Doch dann geht der ganze Logistik-Aufwand von vorne los, die Paketflut von 550 Millionen zurückgesendeten Artikeln veursacht nicht nur Arbeit, sondern auch ne Menge Kosten - für Handel und Umwelt. Wir sprechen heute darüber, welche Dimension das Ganze hat und was helfen würde, die Paketflut einzudämmen. Podcast-Tipp: Mission Klima zum Second Hand Boom im ARD Klima Update: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:4e0f60452adb074a/
We share my memorable encounter with local music legend Fred Hermes, a well-known theater organ aficionado who had a massive, 5-manual Wurlitzer theater organ in the basement of his home- which he transformed into a facsimile of a classic movie palace. This interview was recorded in Fred's amazing home back in 2008. He died ten years later. (His home recently went on the market, which is what prompts this re-sharing of this interview.)
ARES & LIN MANUEL MIRANDA HERMES!! Percy Jackson and the Olympians Full Series Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Greg Alba & Tara Erickson react to Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episodes 5 & 6, continuing Disney+'s faithful adaptation of Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. As Percy, Annabeth, and Grover race to stop a divine war, these episodes crank the stakes way up — bringing in major Olympian players and some of the season's most memorable set pieces. In Episode 5 (“A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers”), Percy (Walker Scobell – The Adam Project, Secret Headquarters) reunites with Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries – Beast, Empire) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri – Cheaper by the Dozen, Spin) on the road to Los Angeles — only to be pulled into Ares' brutal side-quest at Waterland. We get the Tunnel of Love trap, the nerve-shredding Hephaestus throne sequence, and Percy's growing realization that the gods' games are deadlier than any monster. These episodes feature huge guest-star gods, including Adam Copeland (Vikings, WWE Hall of Fame) as the intimidating Ares, and Timothy Omundson (Psych, Galavant) as Hephaestus, whose heartbreaking mythology adds real emotional weight to the quest. Episode 6 (“We Take a Zebra to Vegas”) swings the trio into Las Vegas' Lotus Hotel & Casino, where time warps, temptation hits hard, and the deadline to prevent war slips away. The episode introduces Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) as Hermes, bringing charm and mystery as Percy tries to get answers about the bolt and Luke's involvement — all while the Lotus tries to swallow them whole. Tara & Greg REACT to the best moments including the Waterland Tunnel of Love / shield trap, Percy nearly sacrificing himself on Hephaestus' throne, Ares' threats and divine manipulation, the trio arriving in Vegas and getting lost in the Lotus' time-dilation spell, Hermes' reveal and the ticking clock toward the Underworld, & MORE!! Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Hall of Mysteries, join the Mahdi Aba Al-Sadiq as he explores the hidden structure of the human mind and the ancient teaching that the intellect can be completed, illuminated, and awakened. From the Hermetic revelation to the wisdom of the prophets, the tradition has always spoken of a moment when human understanding is lifted beyond its limits and the secrets of the unseen become clear. What is the power that moves the mind beyond place? How does thought travel across the world in an instant? And why did the ancient texts foretell a guide who would perfect the intellects of people and reveal the nature of consciousness itself? These questions lead into a science that once belonged only to sages and initiates, a science that shows how the mind connects to the cosmos and how the seeker becomes ready to approach the knowledge of the One.
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ARES & LIN MANUEL MIRANDA HERMES!! Percy Jackson and the Olympians Full Series Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Greg Alba & Tara Erickson react to Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episodes 5 & 6, continuing Disney+'s faithful adaptation of Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. As Percy, Annabeth, and Grover race to stop a divine war, these episodes crank the stakes way up — bringing in major Olympian players and some of the season's most memorable set pieces. In Episode 5 (“A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers”), Percy (Walker Scobell – The Adam Project, Secret Headquarters) reunites with Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries – Beast, Empire) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri – Cheaper by the Dozen, Spin) on the road to Los Angeles — only to be pulled into Ares' brutal side-quest at Waterland. We get the Tunnel of Love trap, the nerve-shredding Hephaestus throne sequence, and Percy's growing realization that the gods' games are deadlier than any monster. These episodes feature huge guest-star gods, including Adam Copeland (Vikings, WWE Hall of Fame) as the intimidating Ares, and Timothy Omundson (Psych, Galavant) as Hephaestus, whose heartbreaking mythology adds real emotional weight to the quest. Episode 6 (“We Take a Zebra to Vegas”) swings the trio into Las Vegas' Lotus Hotel & Casino, where time warps, temptation hits hard, and the deadline to prevent war slips away. The episode introduces Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) as Hermes, bringing charm and mystery as Percy tries to get answers about the bolt and Luke's involvement — all while the Lotus tries to swallow them whole. Tara & Greg REACT to the best moments including the Waterland Tunnel of Love / shield trap, Percy nearly sacrificing himself on Hephaestus' throne, Ares' threats and divine manipulation, the trio arriving in Vegas and getting lost in the Lotus' time-dilation spell, Hermes' reveal and the ticking clock toward the Underworld, & MORE!! Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Distracted driving. When are you eating Thanksgiving? Cooking for your mental health. Regional Thanksgiving favorites. Stop texting OK. Turkey facts. Thanksgiving food facts. The 5/7 declutter rule. Winner! What time are you eating Thanksgiving? Louis Vuitton and Hermes. Thanksgiving hot takes. Cigarettes in movies. Entertainment news.
Hermes, dios del ingenio y del movimiento, nace entre travesuras, roba el ganado de Apolo, inventa la lira y la flauta de Pan, y negocia hasta convertirse en mensajero divino.
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Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!The Three Musketeers find themselves finally crossing paths once more... and it is SWEET. Tangents abound, laughs are abundant, and we cover some of the more personal updates for the boys over this last few weeks. We hope you enjoy. Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Morpheus: Instagram & Twitter Support the show
In this episode of The Hall of Mysteries, the Mahdi Aba Al-Sadiq (fhip) continues his exploration of the sacred writings of the prophet Hermes. He explains how the Hermetic vision of creation and the divine mind mirrors the teachings of the Imams, describing the cosmic order from the unknowable Creator to the manifestation of light in Muhammad and his family. Through this profound journey, the Mahdi reveals how every soul is called to ascend toward that same divine reality.
In this episode of the Hall of Mysteries, we explore the ancient writings of Hermes Trismegistus. Revered across civilizations as a prophet of divine wisdom, Hermes taught of the Divine Mind, the Word (Logos), and the creation of the cosmos through light, will, and love. This lecture uncovers how his teachings mirror the revelations found in the Qur'an, the Bible, and the sayings of the Ahlulbayt (a.s.), showing that the wisdom of Hermes is a critical part of the same heavenly message delivered by the prophets of God.
In this powerful new lecture of The Hall of Mysteries series, the Mahdi, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (fhip), unveils the hidden meaning of Hermes Trismegistus' Sacred Sermon. Through ancient wisdom and divine insight, he reveals how the heavens, the stars, and the celestial order reflect the eternal knowledge of the Ahlul Bayt. A journey through cosmic signs and prophetic secrets that have been veiled for millennia.
Were the ancient people fools who worshiped stone idols, or is it possible that these idols once held a living power? Could they have possessed certain god-like abilities, and is there evidence for it? For thousands of years, a single mystery has been locked away at the heart of every religion. Hidden in symbols, condemned by dogma, and buried beneath misunderstanding. On this episode of The Hall of Mysteries with the Mahdi Aba Al-Sadiq, we explore the forbidden wisdom that unites Moses, Hermes, Jesus, and the Imams. It is the key that reveals how the divine presence once interacted with matter, and how this sacred operation shaped every revelation in history. This episode leads to the center of the Hermetic mystery, uncovering the divine mechanism within creation itself.
Get the full 15 year ad-free archive, including all 2 hour extended interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at TheHighersideChats.com Subscribe via Patreon if Spotify playback & payment through Paypal are important to you. About Today's Guest: Stephen Crimi […] The post Steve & Krys Crimi | Hermes, Inverted Myth, Sacrifice, & Gnosis appeared first on The Higherside Chats.
A weary wish turns a princess into a raven and launches a map of descent: a forest thick with symbols, an old woman's tempting cup, a heap of alchemical tan, and a precise appointment at 2 PM when the sun's power wanes. We follow that map step by step, using a Grimm story to illuminate the eighth house as lived experience—where unprocessed memory, shame, appetite, and inheritance ask for contact rather than conquest.I walk you through the seeker's predictable failures and the deeper lesson they reveal: the unconscious will not be bullied by willpower. Then the tale widens—endless bread and wine, a name-inscribed ring, and a letter that points toward the Golden Castle of Stromburg. Giants appear as the embodiment of hunger. Instead of slaying them, we feed them, win their help, and unearth an ancient map that remembers what modern maps forgot. That's the eighth house in practice: respect timing, befriend the beast, and let old knowledge guide the next mile.At the base of a glass mountain we wait—a year of vigil—until trickster tools arrive: a staff that opens doors, a mantle of invisibility, and a horse made for impossible slopes. With a touch of Hermes, we ascend. The ring sings in the chalice; the raven-princess and seeker reunite; inner masculine and feminine align. Along the way we thread white, red, and black through the story's veins, and connect ravens, crows, Odin's messengers, Apollo and Coronis, Perseus and Pegasus, and the alchemy of the negrito.If you're navigating Scorpio season or moving through your own eighth house work, this journey offers a practical myth: how to enter, endure, and exit the underworld with something worth bringing back. If the story sparks insight, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Which symbol from the tale is speaking to you?*The above blurb was autogenerated by Buzzsprout's AIReferences mentioned: Grimm's The Raven, Snow White, Odin's ravens Huginn & Muninn, the Morrígan, Apollo–Coronis–Ischys & Asclepius, Medusa–Perseus–Pegasus, Psyche & Eros, Cerberus, Jung's collective unconscious, hieros gamos, and the 8th house in astrology.Links to explore: The Raven (Grimm) Huginn & Muninn The Morrígan Asclepius (Apollo & Coronis) Medusa / Perseus / Pegasus: Psyche & Eros Collective unconscious (Jung): 8th house overviewJoin the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.
The Superhero Show #607Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: SiegeThe Superhero Show: Cadillacs and Dinosaurs — “Siege” (Episode 1.04)This week on The Superhero Show, the hosts rev their engines and dive into episode 1.04, “Siege,” of Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. In this fierce chapter, Jack Tenrec and his team face a full-scale assault on Jack's Garage. As the poachers tighten their grip and alliances fracture, the danger hits close to home.A Calm ShatteredJack patrols the jungle, tracking poacher brothers Hammer, Vice and Wrench as they hunt rare tri-colour jumbucks for the black market. The hosts relish the tension when Jack upends their skirmish with a rifle blast, sets off their bikes and forces them on foot back to their camp. This moment of calm destroys the poachers' bravado and signals a shift in power.Meanwhile, Hannah Dundee arrives at Jack's Garage with a stowaway in tow—Mikla, a former poacher claiming to escape a gang life. It's here the episode pivots. Mikla's sudden appearance coincides with an ominous attack, and the seamless transition from suspicion to chaos keeps the hosts on edge. They probe her motives and the uneasy trust between Jack and his reluctant ally.The Siege UnfoldsAs the Garage comes under siege, Jack, Hannah, Kirgo and Mikla reel from multiple threats: poachers scaling walls, lava launchers malfunctioning, and Hermes the allosauric guardian messing up valves in the worst possible moment. The hosts focus sharply on this sequence, where Jack suits up in an armored lava-clearance rig and descends under volcanic pressure to save the day. They highlight how the setting itself becomes a weapon.With the Garage moat bypassed, the poachers launch grenades and take hostages. Jack and Hannah are forced to surrender—only to fight back in a blaze of molten lava, mammoth-sized creature chaos and cunning teamwork. The hosts emphasize how the action delivers both spectacle and stakes, proving this isn't just another kid's cartoon.Loyalties TestedAs the dust settles, Mikla reveals essential intel: the first strike was only a test and a bigger assault looms from “higher ground.” Hannah nurses doubts, but Jack blames no one. In this quieter moment, the hosts explore the show's deeper message: in a world rebuilt, the line between predator and protector is foggy. Earth's survivors must choose not just who to fight—but how.Final Thoughts: Siege Raises the Stakes“Siege” stands out as a standout episode of Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, blending pulpy action with emotional undertones and wild set-pieces. The hosts conclude that this episode doesn't just show Jack defending his home—it shows him defining it. Hyper-action, moral challenge and high-voltage thrills collide in a garage under fire and a hero against impossible odds.Whether you're here for dinosaurs, Cadillacs, or the human fight for balance, The Superhero Show invites you along for the ride. Don't miss this one!Looking for More?Want to learn more about Cadillacs and Dinosaurs? Get into the sacred texts! Or the video game! Or just read about the show!Catch Up On Past Episodes!Missed any of our past episodes? Catch up hereWatch Along With Us!Want to watch along...
Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!The one and only Monarch returns after enduring his solo cross country voyage to the new nesting grounds... it's Morpheus! Back again for another patented dose of madness. And just before closing time, is that an OG patron knocking at the tavern doors? We hope you enjoy!Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Morpheus: Instagram & Twitter Support the show
About the Lecture: "Our democracy is getting self-destroyed, for it abused the rights of freedom and of equality; for it taught the citizens to regard insolence as a right, illegality as freedom, impertinence as equality, and anarchy as happiness." Isocrates, Athenian orator (436-338 BC) Democracy first emerged in ancient Athens in 507 BC following a long turbulent period of aristocracy and tyranny, when a nexus of intertwined geopolitical, sociopolitical, economic, and cultural developments led to the morphogenesis of this new political constitution. Athenian Democracy formulated the political ideology and fundamental principles that were later canonized by modern democracies, formalized defensive mechanisms against undue concentration of power and employed innovative integrative mechanisms to propagate its ideology and educate the citizens. Pathogenic traits-catalysts, however, such as the extreme polarization between mass and elite, demagogy, populism, failure of justice, apathy, and poor education caused extensive political ankylosis. Internal corrosion and changing historical conditions caused the decline and fall of Democracy three centuries later.Isocrates' aphorism, therefore, rings alarmingly all too pragmatic and relevant today, 250 years since the resurgence of Democracy in the modern era. Are we running a similar cycle, repeating old mistakes, standing at the same juncture, heading towards the same dead end? To navigate forward, find solutions, and shape our future, we need first to study our past. About the Speaker: With over 35 years of experience in archaeology, teaching, and administration, Prof. Christofilis Maggidis is a faculty member at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, D.C., President of the Mycenaean Foundation, and Field Director of Excavations at Mycenae and Lamia. Throughout his career, Prof. Maggidis has combined academic leadership with a commitment to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary research. He earned the BA at the University of Athens, the Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania, and completed postdoctoral research at Brown University. Prof. Maggidis taught at Campus College and the University of Indianapolis, Athens, Greece, and held the distinguished Christopher Roberts Chair in Archaeology at Dickinson College for two decades, where he created and chaired the Department of Archaeology, designed the archaeology academic curriculum, and directed study abroad programs. In 2022 Prof. Maggidis joined the Institute of World Politics in Washington D.C. where he teaches at graduate level and directs "Hermes," the Institute's study abroad program in Greece. His research focuses on Minoan and Mycenaean archaeology, Classical Greek art and architecture, and archaeological methodology. With 40 years of field experience, Prof. Maggidis has led excavations at prominent sites in Greece, including Mycenae, Glas, and the Spercheios Valley, making significant discoveries and directing acclaimed field schools that trained over 450 students from 44 universities worldwide. Maggidis has secured substantial external and institutional funding for his research and fieldwork ($2.8million), and his findings have been widely disseminated in scholarly publications and international media. His scholarly publications comprise 26 articles, numerous field reports, one book submitted for publication and three forthcoming books. Furthermore, Prof. Maggidis has presented 45 international conference papers and delivered 42 invited lectures at prestigious universities and institutes worldwide.
It's Episode 400!!! A perfect day for Mariaelena and I to finally dive in to...The Emerald Tablet of Hermes. It's something she has been referring to from the days of us first plotting this monthly collaboration, and since I started to explore alchemy, it's been of interest for me to go deeper. This is the translation we're working from for purposes of our conversation."True, without falsehood, certain and most true, that which is above is as that which is below, and that which is below is as that which is above, for the performance of the miracles of the One Thing. And as all things are from One, by the mediation of One, so all things have their birth from this One Thing by adaptation. The Sun is its father, the Moon its mother, and the Wind carries it in its belly, its nurse is the Earth. This is the father of all perfection, or consummation of the whole world. Its power is integrating, if it be turned into earth.Thou shalt separate the earth from the fire, the subtle from the gross, suavely, and with great ingenuity. It ascends from earth to heaven and descends again to earth, and receives the power of the superiors and of the inferiors. So thou hast the glory of the whole world; therefore let all obscurity flee before thee. This is the strong force of all forces, overcoming every subtle and penetrating every solid thing. So the world was created. Hence were all wonderful adaptations, of which this is the manner. Therefore am I called Hermes Trismegistus, having the three parts of the philosophy of the whole world. What I have to tell is completed, concerning the Operation of the Sun."Marielena ties the Tarot to the Tablet, and we work through some of the meaning and purpose of the text. This may be cringy for those of you well steeped in the text, but it's a window into the beginner's mind and how someone, like myself, is coming to it seeking an understanding of how it's relevant to the art of living. We explore the notion of the "One Thing," what are miracles, and what it means to be perfected. Is it a formula for creating, for being like "GOD?" We've got more to go and will continue in our next conversation in December.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast
There is no escape! Get ready to go on an epic run through hell, because this week we're talking to writer, mythology nerd and self-proclaimed 'sweaty gamer', Motzie Dapul (she/her), about the rogue-like game that keeps her coming back for more; HADES. We chat about Ancient Greek deep-cuts, Hermes level speed runs, never-ending dialogue options, the online Hades community, and how they made the perfect sequel. Plus; Motzie summons dating profiles for the Gods. The Fandom Show Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FandomShowPod! Want to learn more about this as well as all our episodes, and get access to even more fandom? Check us out at Patreon.com/TheFandomShow Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes
In this episode of Rx for Biotech podcast, I speak with Philippe Chambon MD, PhD, CEO of EG 427, about how his company's HERMES technology platform could improve on the precision, durability and safety of gene therapy delivery. EG 427's lead candidate, EG110A, targets neurogenic bladder - a chronic condition linked to spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis - using a localized gene therapy designed to restore neuronal control with minimal side effects.
Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! In this week's episode we explore the final three chapters of Liber ARARITA, an obscure class A holy book from the mystic religion of Thelema which operates as an alchemical tool to reduce the entirety of the universe to a unity with God using Hebrew letters, angel math and creative visualization that is illegal in at least six countries. In the free side of the show we discuss the origins and occult meaning behind the Hebrew letter Yod and its complement in the text Tau. We discuss the Hermetic version of Neti-Neti, the High Priestess of the Tarot and the little dogs of hell. In the extended episode we loosen the eight belts of heaven, break into the Outer College, plough Venus, finish The Great Work and Go Beyond The Words of the Fool. Thank you and enjoy the show!In this week's episode we discuss:Hebrew Letters Yod and Tau (IT)The Little Dogs of HellHadit and NuitCrossing the AbyssExeptus AdeptThe Little Dogs of HellThe High PriestessNo, Certainly Not!In the extended episode at www.patreon.com/TheWholerabbit we finish the text and conclude by discussing:The Egyptian OMTo Know / SwallowThe Fire KadoshAt The EndSpiritual AlchemyThe Eight BeltsBeyond The Words of the FoolThis episode was prepared by Luke Madrid and Heka Astra, quotes read by Tim Hacker, Blue sections prepared by Mari Sama.Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitOrder Stickers: https://www.stickermule.com/thewholerabbitOther Merchandise: https://thewholerabbit.myspreadshop.com/Music By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Liber ARARITA / IAO 131https://iao131.com/commentaries/liber-dcccxiii-vel-ararita-sub-figura-dlxx/Book of Thoth:https://dn710008.ca.archive.org/0/items/out-of-print-and-rare-books-collection/BookOfThoth.pdfBook of the Law:https://sacred-texts.com/oto/engccxx.htmDion Fortune, Mystical KabbalahAleister Crowley, The Vision and the VoiceSupport the show
Send us a textA journey through the ancient mystery of spiritual transformation — from the death of the old self to the birth of the divine within.Across myth and mysticism, every true initiation burns away illusion: Odin hanging on the tree, Hermes beholding the fire of creation, shamans torn apart and remade by spirits, alchemists tending the secret furnace of the soul. Through fire and water, the initiate is dissolved, purified, and reborn — entering the living current that joins all beginnings and ends.This episode explores the second stage of initiation: the ordeal of transformation. Drawing from myth, historical occult texts, and contemporary scholarship, we trace the archetype of supernatural aid, exploring its role in the realization of the true self and world. Support the showAll episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.comYou can also send a voice message through SpeakPipeFollow on Instagram & TwitterPlease consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!
Send us a textThis Good-Hearted, fun-loving former defensive lineman packs a big punch with edgy vocal textures and hard-hitting musical storylines that sift between the angel and devil as a stand-out signature. His raucous sound and high energy stage performances is something ya just gotta see!!! Y'all check him out at; This is our second show, a continuance if you will !!!!www.joehermesmusic.comSupport the showThe David Bradley ShowHost: David Bradleyhttps://www.facebook.com/100087472238854https://youtube.com/@thedavidbradleyshowwww.thedavidbradleyshow.com Like to be a guestContact Usjulie@thedavidbradleyshow.comRecorded at Bradley StudiosProduced by: Caitlin BackesProud Member of CMASPONSERSBottled Water and Sweet Tea provided by PURITY DairyABlaze Entertainment
Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Remember, remember... Khaleesi and Hermes returning from their leave, and having almost too much to catch up on! Enjoy the highlights like Dick Cheney, Halloween, Anniversaries, and recent Marine Corps Birthday shenanigans. Cheers!.Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Khaleesi: Instagram & Twitter Support the show
This episode uncovers the beginnings of our Spongebob is Percy Jackson lore. Percy meets Hermes, gets his quest, and discovers Luke's new evil lair. We miss how dramatic Luke was as a villain, and theorize about how that will play out in the show. We still are not fans of cruise ships. Some things never change... Timestamps: Old episode begins: 3:45Chapter 7 Commentary: 16:08, 28:00, 36:52Chapter 8 Commentary: 44:40, 49:03, 55:09Chapter 9 Commentary: 108:10Lightning Bolt Questions: 1:14:05Links:SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=trueSUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpodSEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://www.speakpipe.com/CamphalfpodJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgrMERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod
After leaving Antioch following the persecution from the Jews Paul and Barnabas come to Iconium and enter the synagogue and begin preaching. Chapter 14 of Acts tells of the unbelieving Jews who stir up the peace of the city, whose people then make an attempt to stone the two Apostles. Their response is to flee to the nearby cities of Lystra and Derbe in Lycaonia (which means "wolf country") in the wild north of Turkey. Verse 10 says that the Apostles cure a crippled man. The unsophisticated heathen now decide that Paul and Barnabas are gods clothed as men. These citizens think that Barnabas is Zeus, the chief god; and Paul is Hermes, the messenger of Zeus. Paul and Barnabas quickly tear their own clothes trying to convince the pagan priests that the Apostles are men like themselves. Paul and Barnabas teach the people of Lystra from the Word of God. The first quotation used was from Jeremiah 10verses12 - one should read the entire context where "Yahweh the Living God" is contrasted with the idols of the nations. Next the population of Lystra turn on Paul, who continues to be persecuted by the Jews who came from Iconium. They stone Paul and drag him out of the city thinking that he was dead. Paul writes on this in 2nd Timothy 3; and I believe he also alludes to it in 2 Corinthians 1verses8-10 (which seems to imply that he was in fact resurrected at that time). Did Paul avoid these vicious foes? No! He stands again and walks back into Lystra - what a witness this is to the power of God. The next day the Apostles continue to travel to Derbe. These cities are part of Galatia - the Apostle Paul would later write a letter to the Galatians. Shortly after the events we have read, Paul and Barnabas revisit those believers and tell them (14verses22) that, "it would be with great pressures on believers that God would bring them into His kingdom". Paul's personal example strongly bore witness to that. The Apostles make administrative arrangements in the communities of the believers and return to Antioch in Syria from where the first missionary journey had started. There they rejoice with their home ecclesia about what God had accomplished through them. Chapter 15 commences by telling us that the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas, had not been with their home ecclesia for very long before believers from Jerusalem come to Antioch in Syria seeking to enforce Jewish customs on these newly baptised converts. A decision is made to resolve the matter by way of a conference in Jerusalem- the year is 44AD. Verse 5 speaks of the matters which are of prime concern to the converts from the Pharisees i.e. keeping the laws of Moses. Peter commences the discussion by explaining how by the conversion of Cornelius God had indicated that these matters were not necessary. What mattered was what they believed. Further the keeping of law was a yoke of bondage which the Jews themselves were not able to keep. Paul and Barnabas speak next and describe how the miracles and signs God did through those Apostles was evidence of God's acceptance of Gentiles, who He would save by His grace. James, the Lord's half-brother, who had acted as Chairman of the Conference, summarises the outcomes in verses 13-21. He adds many supporting Scriptures in his summary. The Council (Conference) writes a letter, the contents of which we are told in verses 22-35; only four binding essentials were to be required of Gentile believers and these were mostly moral behaviours and an attempt not to offend Jewish believers. Two representatives from Jerusalem (Judas and Silas) are chosen to accompany Paul and Barnabas with the circular letter to Gentile converts which was to begin its journey at Antioch. The chapter concludes with a sad rift between Barnabas and Paul over the matter of whether Barnabas' nephew John Mark should accompany them in this task. The result is that Barnabas takes Mark with him and goes to Cyprus, while Paul travels with Silas throughout Syria and Cilicia.
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Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Somehow, some say, the Scuttlebutt welcomes yet another new friend to the table. Not sure how we got so lucky, but there's Joe joining Hermes and Dom for a conversation full of twists and turns; maybe even some usual shenanigans you've all grown accustomed to hearing. In any case, we hope you enjoy. Connect with Joe: Instagram & Twitter. .Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Support the show
Ahad Afridi, CMO for the Americas at Pladis, owner of Godiva, shares how the legacy chocolate house's “hundred-year reboot” is reshaping the brand for a new generation of snackers, particularly millennials and Gen Zers. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing,Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):Today we're joined by Ahad Afridi Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas at Pladis, the company behind the Godiva brand, those premium chocolates we all live.Damian Fowler (00:20):We're diving into Godiva's bold new campaign, featuring Leighton Meester portraying the legendary lady, good diver, a modern spin on an iconic story of courage and individuality.Ilyse Liffreing (00:31):We'll talk about how the brand is trying to stand out ahead of the holiday season and how Pladis is evolving its brands for the next generation of snackers.Ahad Afridi (00:40):Let's get into it. It's a comprehensive launch. It's a launch of a new product within the Godiva range called Masterpiece, but it's also the start of a brand reset. And so part of this has an eye towards the now of launching this new product that's great, but also towards activities that are going to happen over the next one year. Godiva turns 100 next year, and so what we wanted to accomplish was the first big step in this centennial, what we call re-imagining of the Godiva brand.Speaker 2 (01:17):Yeah, that's a legacy brand for sure.Speaker 3 (01:18):And happy birthday as well.Speaker 2 (01:20):Thank youSpeaker 3 (01:20):A hundred years. Thank you. Thank you to Godiva. On behalf of Godiva, I'd say thank you.Speaker 1 (01:26):Yeah. In that hundred, how would you define what Godiva stands for as a legacy brand over that century?Speaker 3 (01:34):Godiva is a premium chocolate brand. It's been called a luxury chocolate brand, but we prefer to call it premium because it makes it more accessible, which we can talk about a little bit more. It's a Belgian heritage brand. Belgian chocolates are different than the normal. Speaker 2 (01:51):That's good, in my opinion,Speaker 3 (01:53):Different than the normal chocolate milk-based chocolate, but it's just great tasting, high quality chocolate that you feel great giving to others as a gift and having for yourself as well.Speaker 1 (02:08):So just to ask you about this specific campaign, what made you wanted to bring that legacy as it were up to date? Is that the right way of putting it into today's culture through this campaign?Speaker 3 (02:18):Yeah, in a way. Let's say it's a hundred year reboot because turning a hundred, you have to celebrate your heritage, but reposition for the future. So it's about getting contemporary, bringing some of those traditional values and equities of the brand, but modernizing them for today and starting this, what we call re-imagining with totally new offerings coming over the next one to two years. We've started with what we call Masterpiece, and Masterpiece is a small chocolate piece that comes in a bag with multiple pieces in there, and it's great for sharing with others or treating yourself. So this is the first step. We've just launched this now it's in the market. In the next few weeks you'll see a totally reimagined what we call gold box and truffle box, which is high-end premium chocolate in specialty stores and on the giva.com website where we've totally revamped chocolate and got new offerings in that. So that's coming over the holiday period, Valentine's Day, there'll be another new collection coming next fall. Towards the end of the next year, we'll have some more gifting chocolates available that will be broadly available. And that's the start. And then after that, in the year 2027, we've got other exciting things coming in. So it's a sequenced campaign. Speaker 2 (03:47):Good timing for the holiday season, I'm sure.Speaker 3 (03:50):Exactly, exactly. Holiday seasons are important for us. Every day is important for us, but the holiday seasons are very important for us. Yes.Speaker 2 (03:58):Can you describe a little bit of the campaign itself and what viewers might see and experience as they witness the campaign?Speaker 3 (04:06):Yeah, I guess the first thing you'll see is a wonderful cinematic traditional sort of advertising, which has got some drama in it. It's got wonderful aesthetic, but at its heart it's a product centered ad and the product is celebrated in there, the taste of that. So that's let's say the hero piece or the centerpiece. But in addition, what you'll see is a lot of social content in different variations. You'll see different versions in digital tv. You'll see a billboard coming later, so some nice still art coming there. Now what's unique about this is we didn't look at it as just a specific campaign and a point of time. We look at this as a one year program where we're relaunching the brand. So you'll see Layton Meer again in the holiday periods, Valentine's period and throughout next year. WhySpeaker 1 (05:03):Leighton Meester? I mean, I know Ilyse is a fan.Speaker 2 (05:06):Oh yeah. I mean Gossip Girl lover obviously.Speaker 3 (05:10):Well, she's a great representation of some of the values of Lady Godiva and Lady Godiv was the, let's say the initial inspiration for the brand. It's obviously called Godiva. So she, lady Godiva played a big role in the identity of the brand. But Leighton Meester is someone that we respect a lot. She's very popular, she's highly likable, she's multifaceted, great actor, musician person who has her own specific identity, and we think that's a great person to partner with in thisSpeaker 2 (05:52):Now premium chocolate, that space is a pretty packed one. How does this campaign really help the brand stand out, especially as we head into those important holiday seasons?Speaker 3 (06:04):Yeah, so premium chocolate is a growing segment within overall chocolate. So certainly chocolate's a very broad area, so many different offerings, and premium is a very important segment within that. And there are different offerings within premium. We like to consider Godiva as the high end of the premium segment. And there's something special. It's like in a category full of square shapes and round shapes,Speaker 4 (06:32):You'veSpeaker 3 (06:33):Got Godiva coming in with something totally different. And if you see the Masterpiece product, you'll see it's a very unique sort of shape there. So we pride ourselves in being kind of the premium of the premium but being accessible. And it's our goal to provide unique offerings that really tastes great and are cut above the rest of premium, but yet at let's say a fingertip away from desire.Speaker 1 (07:04):When you say relaunch, what does that mean? Does it mean like you're trying to reach new audiences, new consumers? How are you thinking about the people you're trying to reach? And I guess that does tie in with getting a celebrity like Leighton Meester.Speaker 3 (07:21):Yeah, it's important for us to connect with a broader range of consumers, younger consumers. So we're trying to get millennials and Gen Zs now, which the brand hadn't really targeted before and over a hundred year period you will have a core cohort which will age over time, and we're making a purposeful effort to try and reach a broader audience. Now contemporize the brand and our activities around doing that,Speaker 2 (07:53):Does that also have to do with perhaps the decision to call it premium chocolate versus luxury chocolate or what is that thinking?Speaker 3 (08:02):Well, the category is divine is premium chocolate, but people say good dive is a luxury brand and sometimes people talk about chocolate as being luxury. I don't think chocolate should be luxury. Chocolate should be accessible as well. And so it's really around that. It's not a conscious big effort saying, Hey, call us premium. Don't call us luxury.Speaker 3 (08:23):You can call us what you want, but it's just great tasting chocolate that is accessible. And our key point is luxury is often reserved for special occasions or milestones and that's certainly fine, but could dive a chocolate is also accessible every day. A little bit of happiness and a little smile is an everyday treat that we all have a right to.Speaker 1 (08:50):My wife reminds me of that every day. She says, should we have a chocolate? Now she's a millennium. She'll be very happy if I give her a Godiva chocolate. Well, we have them here for you to try. Okay, well we will just pause the podcast.Speaker 1 (09:07):We right back anyway. So just to talk about PLAs. So good diver is one of the brands within Pladis and which has a big portfolio of snacking. I just want to talk a bit more about the consumer you're trying to reach. What kind of insights have really shaped how you think about this new strategy?Speaker 3 (09:30):Chocolate plays a meaningful role in people's everyday lives. It's not something that's only reserved for special occasions once or twice a year. And so what we see is that people need, if you look at what we call a demand space map of consumers needs and occasions during the day, there are many opportunities in there for us to provide little bits of happiness, little bits of indulgence, a treat for yourself that is accessible and that's important for us. That's an important insight. The second is that chocolate is more than a product, but it may provide an emotional benefit. It might make you feel good, it might help you connect with others. It might be a reboot for the rest of the day, three o'clock, little piece of chocolate it with a coffee or a cup of tea or something like that is fantastic. So we've mapped consumer occasions to see that that's important. So those are really two very important insights for us.Speaker 2 (10:38):Curious, now that the campaign is out, I know it's early days, but are there any KPIs that you're really keeping your eye on or your hopes around brand impact that you're going to get from this campaign?Speaker 3 (10:54):Yes. Well, we have a broad range of metrics that we look at. You can bucket them around awareness and visibility as one. Engagement. How consumers get involved is to sentiment, what are people saying and how do they feel about it. And then importantly, fourth but not least, is the commercial impact. What kind of sales impact do we have? How's it driving the business? And we're one week into the campaign,(11:20):So we don't have any of those metrics now, but we will be tracking them. But what we're very encouraged by is just the initial, let's say feedback, what people are saying, how much people are talking about it and what they're saying about it. And it's very, very positive what we're hearing about this. And even in this first week, we're seeing remarkable engagement. People are even reediting bits of the ad and combining it with Layton Meer in other roles. It's a very scene in one of her previous shows, which she's very famous for where she says, lady Godiva is my only friend. So we're getting recut edits of that with snippets of the new ad. So consumers are sending those back to us.Speaker 2 (12:09):Now. You've talked before about how storytelling is very key to building great brands. Has this campaign changed how you think about what really connects with today's consumers?Speaker 3 (12:22):I think this campaign will confirm what we think is important in storytelling. And for us, storytelling has got to be something that captures people's attention, draws some interest, so they stick with it and is something that they'll remember later on. And we are trying to find new ways to deliver that and create that impact. But within that, we have to embed elements of the brand and the product experience that's so important in that. And this first centerpiece ad is a wonderful example of that because it's a captivating ad, but at the heart it is a product brand centered ad. So I think that's very important is to combine those things.Speaker 1 (13:14):When we look at the sort of bigger shift, and you've sort of addressed this a little bit, but I'm just curious, we are in a moment of time where people are a little bit anxious in some cases about the economy and where things are going. How do you market into that where you're talking about the importance of premium at a time, that might be something where people would think, oh, should I, shouldn't I? How do you think about that?Speaker 3 (13:42):Well, the good thing about chocolate is it is something that's important every day or can be important every day. It should be accessible every day. And whether the economy goes up or it goes down, it's something that's there. And available chocolates, you were talking earlier about luxury. God, IVA is not a Hermes bag. You don't have to wait two months, or sorry, two years to get that. It's something there that you can have. And if it provides that little bit of lift, that smile on your face, that moment of connection, that's something that is important for people regardless of economic conditions. And if they're having some moments in life or particular experiences in life where they need a little pick me up even more than it plays an even bigger role. So it's our job to provide the right offerings, make them accessible and be available for them.Speaker 1 (14:45):Does it signal anything about how you might approach other Plaice brands? I know they're very different, but justSpeaker 3 (14:52):Yeah, we have multiple other brands around the world and some are chocolate, some are biscuits, some are cakes. And each brand has to find a way to tap into consumer desire. And our Pladis mission we say, is happiness in every bite. And that's what we're trying to deliver. And each brand has to try and deliver that in its own unique way.Speaker 2 (15:22):Now with a heritage brand such as Godiva, how are you still keeping it modern while staying true to its heritage? Because the snack worlds today is changing so fast, we have new wellness trends all the time, digital shopping, et cetera, et cetera.Speaker 3 (15:39):Well, it's such an important question because the challenge for every brand is to be relevant today. And what got you there in the heritage is helpful, but it doesn't necessarily deliver against what makes you relevant for today. It just makes people notice or gives you a little bit of credibility or trust. So a big part of this brand, re-imagining it a hundred years is about that. It's about contemporizing the brand, making sure that we stand out in today's world, that we're conveying those benefits that meet the needs of today's consumers, that we are using the right codes to communicate Kate and making it easy for consumers to notice us, to think about us, to remember us to desire us.Speaker 2 (16:33):How do you think about the way modern brands are going about marketing? Are there any interesting tidbits or trends that you're noticing?Speaker 3 (16:43):Lots of littles. There's a study by work that talks about the aggregate, let's say the cumulative effect of little bits of exposure on your brand actually deliver more than singular big pieces of visibility. And if a brand can try and do that show up in different places, just little bites, little bite size bits ofSpeaker 4 (17:10):ContentSpeaker 3 (17:11):That comes across a lot, that is a great way for connecting and getting consumers to remember you.Speaker 1 (17:18):We've got these kind of quick fire questions here at the end. And what's one thing that you're obsessed with figuring out in confectionary marketing right now?Speaker 3 (17:30):I'm obsessed with figuring out how to connect with consumers in a meaningful way. And that is evolving. It's very difficult. Consumers are bombarded with so many stimuli that the ability to connect with them in a relevant way is so important.Speaker 2 (17:49):Outside of snacks, do you have a brand that you really admire for nailing culture and doing just that?Speaker 3 (17:58):Yes, I love what Heinz is doing. They're fantastic. They're a great example of leaning into your heritage, creating distinction versus other brands in a category that seemingly doesn't have a lot of variety. They are very strong at having distinctive brand assets that they tap into all the time. Make it easy for consumers to think about them, remember them, and they're great at tapping into culture. They've got great little mini campaigns under their overall brand platform. It has to be hez that keep the brand very vibrant. I love what they're doing.Speaker 1 (18:42):What's the best piece of marketing advice you've ever received and do you still follow it?Speaker 3 (18:47):Message delivered does not mean message received. And I think that that applies not just to marketing, it applies to change management leadership. And it's something that I think about a lot, especially now. So if you think about it from a marketing perspective, a brand manager's perspective, it's easy to fall in the trap that if you create something and you put it out there that consumers are going to notice it, love it, and buy your brand. And what we try and tell them is, this is not Iowa Field of dreams. It's not a build it and they will come. You have to really work hard at creating relevance and getting noticed and the odds are stacked against you. So making sure your message or your intent is received, not just delivered is very important.Speaker 2 (19:42):Very nice. One more for fun. If money were no object, what's a dream marketing move you'd make?Speaker 3 (19:52):So I can give you the traditional answer on top of those lots of littles. It'd be great to have some big mega programs. I would love to have, we're talking about Godiva today. I'd love to have Godiva in the Super Bowl. I'd love to have Lady Godiva show up and present the trophy, the NFL trophy or the US Open Tennis trophy or I'd love that stuff, but I'll go past that. It would be great to have Lady Godiva as a Marvel superhero movie and have her deliver chocolate to save the world. Something's going on and she just comes and gives a little piece of chocolate and everything's okay. And that's itSpeaker 1 (20:36):For this edition of The Big Impression.Speaker 2 (20:38):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns,Speaker 3 (20:45):And remember lots of littles. There's a study by work that talks about the aggregate, let's say the cumulative effect of little bits of exposure on your brand actually deliver more than singular big pieces of visibility.Speaker 1 (21:03):I'm Damian and I'm IlyseSpeaker 3 (21:05):And we'llSpeaker 1 (21:05):See you next time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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The News RundownSteve leads off with the latest tariff turmoil, as trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada stall amid the Trump administration's response to an ad created and paid for by the Ontario government running in U.S. media whose key auto sector is endangered by Trump trade policies. They also explore luxury corporate earnings, where Hermès continues to shine, while. Gucci owner Kering struggles to regain footing. Meanwhile, Mattel falls short as retailers tighten orders ahead of the holidays.The discussion then turns to job cuts at Target, Amazon, GM, and Nestlé, revealing how automation, AI, and tariff pressures are reshaping corporate structures, before turning to Amazon's plan to replace up to 600,000 roles with robotics. They also cover ChatGPT's meteoric rise to No. 2 in product search, challenging Google and signaling a shift in how consumers discover products.Throughout, they underscore the precariousness of retail confidence heading into the holiday season — from Tractor Supply's cautious guidance to Deckers' HOKA sales slowdown.Blank Canvas Strategy: Finding Retail's 'New Earth'In the second half, Steve introduces "Blank Canvas Strategy"— a methodology for retailers to reimagine their businesses from the ground up, free from legacy constraints. Unlike Blue Ocean Strategy, which focuses on discovering compltey untapped markets, this framework helps brands reinvent their core business models before disruption makes them irrelevant.Steve urges leaders to recognize when their "planet" (current business model and market domain) becomes uninhabitable, and to begin building "Earth Two" — an alternative growth destination. Together, the hosts examine why incremental change doomed once-iconic retailers like Blockbuster, Sears, and Pier 1, and how others like Dick's Sporting Goods and RH (Restoration Hardware) succeeded by boldly innovating their business designs.They close by discussing how executives can carve out time, treasure, and talent for R&D, overcome the fear of cannibalization, and lead with the courage to disrupt themselves before competitors do.After the focused content discussion it's on to the most remarkable stories of the week, including Walmart's massive commitment to deploying 90 million supply-chain sensors to track pallets and fresh-food products.The episode wraps with what needs to be on everyone's radar screens. One recommendation: keep your eyes on "GU" the first U.S. store fromUniqlo's parent company, Fast Retailing. Located in New York's Soho neighborhood, Gu is a bright, energetic space with "eye-poppingly good prices" and strong shopper buzz. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! On this week's episode we continue our in-depth analysis of Liber ARARITA by Aleister Crowley. In this portion we compare the lines of Chapter 1, the good side of the Tree of Life with Chapter 2, the evil or Qlippothic Tree of Death. By exploring the overlapping and averse relationship between each verse we catch a glimpse of how each sephira on the Tree of Life really works when its energies are active in our life. In the free show, we make it halfway down the Tree and conclude our in-depth analysis in the second half. Along the way Mari gets incredibly personal with her experiences working with Lilith (the demon at the bottom of the Tree of Life) and finally reveals some of the more obscure lines of the text in their deeper meaning. Thank you everybody and enjoy the show!In this week's episode we discuss:The Something and Nothing, (Ain Soph Auir vs. Kether)Thaumiel, The Twins of GodThe Vile Chattering Apes and Babi's Giant P*nisFamilial CannibalismKing Phineus and the HarpiesMars and the PhlegethonIn the extended episode available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we finish the Tree of Life and discuss:Thagirion, The Black Sun and Fight Club?The Corrosive Ones Samael, the Venom of God and the Lying FrogsThe Minotaurs Who Gnaw Their Tongues for PainMari's Personal Vision of Lilith and the Virgin MaryThis episode was prepared by Luke Madrid and Heka Astra, quotes read by Tim Hacker, Blue sections prepared by Mari Sama.Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitOrder Stickers: https://www.stickermule.com/thewholerabbitOther Merchandise: https://thewholerabbit.myspreadshop.com/Music By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Liber ARARITA / IAO 131https://iao131.com/commentaries/liber-dcccxiii-vel-ararita-sub-figura-dlxx/Book of Thoth:https://dn710008.ca.archive.org/0/items/out-of-print-and-rare-books-collection/BookOfThoth.pdfBook of the Law:https://sacred-texts.com/oto/engccxx.htmDion Fortune, Mystical KabbalahAleister Crowley, The Vision and the VoiceSupport the show
Named one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone, Richard Thompson is one of the world's most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. In addition to his beloved catalog and in addition to many other honors - Thompson has received Lifetime Achievement Awards for Songwriting on both sides of the Atlantic.He'll be in the WAMC region early next month, playing The Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, New York on November 7 and Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont on November 8.Will Hermes is a regular contributor to NPR, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork. He's the author of “Love Goes to Buildings on Fire” and “Lou Reed: The King of New York.” His substack of music writing is at newmusicoldmusic.substack.com.Hermes spoke with Richard Thompson for WAMC.
Greetings Gearthlings! Planet Gearth goes where no Podcast has gone before. Jay and Cool Jay (who is 40% cooler than regular Jay and lives in a parallel universe) interview and channel the Interstellar Diety currently hurtling through our Solar System on 3I/Atlas. Hermes Trismegistus a.k.a. Thoth returns from roaming the universe to bring the ancient wisdom the people of Earth so desperately need to remember and embody right now! Sit back and take in the profound intelligence that can change the world, one heart at a time! Do a deep dive into the 7 Principles of Hermetic Wisdom! Epiphanies - Revelations - Innate Wisdom - And some Smiles along the way... Enjoy, Subscribe & Share the Wisdom, Love & light & Laughs! Research aided by Google Gemini 2.5. © Sightgag Studios, LLC - All Rights Reserved.
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Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!As Morpheus hits the open road once again, one of his first stops is about to be one for the history books... our friend Heath welcomes him onboard his own ship and have one too many adventures in store. Come join the boys as they visit a whiskey distillery, Morpheus saves a life, and politics enter the chat once more before The After Party Show takes over. Enjoy!Connect with Heath: website, Twitter, Instagram, podcast, & Facebook. Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Morpheus: Instagram & Twitter Support the show
Senior politicians have added to the mounting scrutiny of Prince Andrew, as the discussion around his connection to the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, has thrown the spotlight on his living arrangements. Also: A third abuse survivor resigns from the Government's grooming gang inquiry, because of concerns about its direction. And the British designer, Grace Wales Bonner, becomes the first black woman to lead design at a major fashion house, after signing as creative director of menswear at Hermes.
Jordan Tannahill is an author and playwright from Canada, currently in New York. His critically acclaimed new production, Prince Fa**ot, is currently playing. We chat with him about Chris's Hermes dinner in Tennessee, Meg The Stallion courtside, digital media making zines, the photo of Prince George that inspired his play, the current economics of Broadway, the catacombs of club Basement, straight actors playing gay roles, and vice versa, latex and pup play, what he wore to his wedding, and his love of the club. instagram.com/jordan.tannahill twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mary welcomes Alexis Hermes to the podcast to talk about her book, "You Can, Through Christ". In this installment of SUFTT we look at discipleship, what it is and what it isn't. Primarily, it needs to be based on truth, and it needs to be relational, and reproduce itself. In these days of online church, and devices that prevent us from truly engaging with those around us, what does that look like? Or rather, what should it look like? Jesus said to go and make disciples of all nations. That is truly a tall order, implying the gospel plus living it out, and how best to do that. It's not just for pastors or theologians, it is for all of us. But first, internal transformation is required, so that we are equipped to point people to the truth, sound doctrine, and how the body works together. We talk about several chapter themes in her book, and how each one presents a challenge to godly living. A full hour of conversation on how to pass the faith along. Can we say as Paul said, "Imitate me"? Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A