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This Halloween, Jayme and Steve present an excerpt from Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. They discuss the true origins of this famous duality tale, exploring how Stevenson's haunting story is deeply rooted in questions of human nature, moral struggle, and the psychology of good versus evil. Learn about Stevenson's life, the inspiration behind the story, and how Jekyll and Hyde became a lasting cultural metaphor. Highlights: An engaging reading from the original text of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Insight into Robert Louis Stevenson's upbringing and the inspiration behind his writing. An exploration of duality and moral struggle in Stevenson's psychological tale. How the story addresses private versus public virtue and human desires. Celebrate Halloween with a story that's both spooky and thought-provoking! Whether you're a fan of classic literature or exploring deeper themes, this episode will captivate and challenge your imagination.

Join us as we kick off our exciting new series with a twist—Tonetta wanted to have some fun, so we're diving into a horror movie theme!

You'll never go wrong by doing the right thing. I know it sounds obvious, but it can be so easy to make choices out of fear or scarcity that aren't in line with this principle. I recently had an interaction with a contractor that reminded me exactly what it means to operate in integrity and do what's best for your customer, even if that means turning down business opportunities in the short term. At the end of the day, doing the right thing is what's going to keep you busy and in business, when other people are wondering where the customers are.   HIGHLIGHTS An honest check in - are you doing the right thing for your customers? Where (and with WHO) people spend their dollars when times are tough. Real-world example of integrity in action and why it pays off. The value of playing the long game in your business relationships.   RESOURCES Text the word "dinner" to 310-421-0416 to be the first to gain access to a seat at the Dinner Series in Laguna Beach! Spots are limited! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Frello: @frello_app  

Join GreenCars on the road at the Electrify Expo in Long Beach, California! This event brings the thrill of driving electric vehicles right to your fingertips with demos from major auto, scooter, and e-cycle makers.In this episode of GreenCars the Podcast, we explore a million square feet of all things electric, from cars and trucks to bikes, scooters, and even watercraft. Hosts Trish Glose and Dave Nichols take you behind the scenes with industry insiders and provide exciting test drives of the latest electric vehicles.Highlights:An exclusive interview with BJ Birtwell, CEO and founder of Electrify Expo, where he shares his journey from EV skeptic to advocate.A conversation with Chris Payne, producer and director of the documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car," discussing his new project focused on the rise of electric vehicles.Hands-on experiences with innovative EV technologies and demos of the latest electric cars, including an in-depth look at the Rivian R3X and Toyota's electrified lineup.Don't miss out on the fun and informative interviews, insights into the future of EVs, and a closer look at the impact of electrification on various industries.Hit that "like" button, subscribe for more electrifying adventures, and join us as we navigate the exciting world of electric vehicles at the Electrify Expo Long Beach 2024!#ElectrifyExpo #ElectricVehicles #GreenCarsPodcast #EVRevolution #LongBeachExpoSubscribe to our channel @greencarshq to learn more about greener driving options, or by visiting: https://www.greencars.comHave Questions? Email us: ThePodcast@GreenCars.comConnect with Us:YouTube: @greencarshq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenCarsHQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greencarshqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GreenCarsHQX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/GreenCarsHQ#VehicleTechnologies #DepartmentOfEnergy #EVRevolution #ElectricVehicles #GreenCars #EVInfrastructure #SustainableTransportation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To try new fragrances, it was common to make a trip to a department store perfume counter. In came Scentbird. In 2014, Mariya and her co-founders built a scent recommendation platform. Soon people started asking to sample the fragrances, and almost five iterations later, the idea came to be: a 30-day supply of a fragrance of your choice. Today Scentbird offers 800+ fragrances to 700,000+ monthly subscribers in the U.S. and Canada. “We're just getting started,” says Mariya, reflecting on the extraordinary growth and eying expansion to Europe.In this episode, Mariya sits down with guest host Jenny B. Fine, Executive Editor of Beauty at WWD and Beauty Inc. They take a trip down memory lane, revisiting pivotal moments on Scentbird's 10-year journey. Mariya opens up about her early roots, shares her favorite fragrances of the moment, and reacts to stories from the community.‍Highlights:• An intro from Jenny• Scentbird's 10th Anniversary Party• The world of Scentbird today• Rethinking traditional perfume counters• 2014: The origin story• Fundraising and early pitches• Noir de Noir by Tom Ford• $2M goal, $6.5M delivered• Left vs. right brain• Creating her first fragrance• Does Mariya think of herself as a rebel?• 2022: The rebrand, “that's when true Scentbird was born”• Acquiring Drift• Red Moscow by The New Dawn• “How accessible was fragrance as you were growing up?”• Turning a love of fragrance into a career path• “I want to fail at the thing that I loved”• What the team looks for in a brand• Scent Connection: Day to Night Edition• What's your favorite fragrance in the morning?• What do you love to wear on your birthday?• Do you have a go-to fragrance for a pitch meeting?• What do you wear on a long flight?• What's a good scent for a first meeting with the King of England?• A special treat: Mariya reacts to community stories and questions• The smell of fresh-cut grass• If you could be the CEO of any company, which one would it be?• Hello from Scentbird's first employee• The perfect person to work at Scentbird• Where the name “Scentbird” comes from• What the next chapter looks like for ScentbirdSoak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

A lot of people will experience journeying with the support of plant medicine however we are here to let you know that you do not need to get high in order to experience an impactful and truly magical journey.  In this episode we share some of our adventures with our Spirit Guides and the course that we created to teach you how to do this for yourself.   HIGHLIGHTS  An overview of Spirit Guides The concept of journeying with your Spirit Guide Plant Medicine journey's A Shamanic Journey Journeying through meditation Different realms you can visit The importance of connecting and disconnecting safely Cody and H - our guides The Goddess Realm Experiencing different realms in our readings Learning and Healing through a Journey Mentions: Meet Your Spirit Guide Self Paced Course https://soul-star-energy-collective.mn.co/share/6zK1dACWbEWyEyu6?utm_source=manual  FIND US Website:  www.soulstarenergycollective.com  YouTube Channel: @soulstarenergycollective  Instagram:  @soul.star.energy.collective We are really focusing on growing the pod and if you enjoy this episode (or others) would truly appreciate a review or maybe share it with someone you think may enjoy it too! SOUL STAR ACADEMY - Online Intuitive Development  Master your intuitive skills and activate your soul gifts through our intuitive development courses!  We have been guided to create our courses to align with the process of a spiritual awakening so no matter where you are on your journey there is sure to be a course suitable for you.  Visit our website to learn more and feel free to reach out with any questions! https://soulstarenergycollective.com/soul-star-academy  JOIN OUR COMMUNITY - SOUL STAR LIGHTWORKERS For the lightworkers of the world! Our intention is to build a community that can hold space for those interested in learning more about all things spiritual.  To feel safe in a place where they can connect,  learn and grow as an intuitive and to begin to understand the light and the power that they hold within.  Join us in this interactive community!  We are there to answer your questions and provide a ton of free content such as guided meditations and workshop replays.  As we grow, more will be added.  https://soul-star-energy-collective.mn.co/share/BnGxZ5rWDPOT4wBC?utm_source=manual 

In this episode, we talk about being a completist. Maybe not for every single author we've ever read, but the ones who struck such a cord in our literary hearts, that we are now moved to read everything they've ever written. Highlights:

In this episode, I have the opportunity to witness Alistair Hannmann make 120 dough balls in just 20 minutes.     Highlights: An efficient production process is key to an operation's labor costs. Al demonstrates how 2 people and a couple of robots can bang out so much dough production in so little time. We talk about the price of these machines, maintenance, and more. Follow Alastair Hannman https://www.instagram.com/althepizzabuddha/  Sign Up For Our Mailing List https://mailchi.mp/f830404a0a59/podbean Thank you to our show sponsors: Ooni Pizza Ovens Affiliate⁠ https://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 ⁠Corto Olive Affiliate⁠ https://corto-olive.com/?sscid=51k7_g9fhj& Bacio Cheese https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio Contact Me DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com   Keywords: Efficient dough preparation techniques Scaling production challenges Streamlining dough preparation with machinery Alistair Hannmann dough making tips Boosting productivity in dough preparation Consistency and quality in dough production Rapid dough ball crafting Machinery benefits in food production Dough ball production strategies Alistair Hannmann efficiency secrets  

Today we're getting curious about tarot with special guest Athena Monet! The Seaside Shaman teaches us tarot basics, talks us through a reading, and shares guidance for picking a deck and how to know you've found the right person to do your reading.  Highlights An intro to the deck: major and minor arcana, and the core meanings of each suit What to do if your card leaves you stymied, whether it's a reversal, a “scary” card, or just doesn't make immediate sense How tarot often serves as the entry point for many on their spiritual journey, guiding them to self-awareness The empowering aspect of tarot, providing individuals with insights to take control of their lives Athena discusses her approach, blending shamanic practices with scientific principles, creating a unique and holistic coaching experience. Resources and Mentions  Connect with Athena on Instagram for insights, updates, and more Learn about Athena's Soul Medicine Program  Get Olivia's FREE Nervous System Magic guide when you join her email list Meghan LaPrairie Photography Listen to Kabir Greens new Album, “I See Gold” available digitally everywhere starting February 9, 2024 The Osho Zen Tarot Deck Rider Waite Deck Tarot of Mermaids Deck Hay House Decks

In this episode of 50 Most Relevant, we focus on Brodie Grundy, the ruck phenomenon whose fantasy performances have consistently set him apart as one of the league's elite. Grundy's fantasy prospects look brighter with the 2024 season on the horizon as he finds himself as a Sydney Swan. Highlights: - An in-depth analysis of Brodie Grundy's fantasy football legacy and his dominance as a ruckman. - Insightful discussion on Grundy's strategic advantages to SuperCoach, AFLFantasy, and DreamTeam. - Expert advice on leveraging Grundy's skills to dominate your fantasy football leagues and rankings push. - Predictions on Grundy's impact in the 2024 season and how he will shape the fantasy landscape. Follow Coaches Panel on Social Media: Like us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us See the latest video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Our Latest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our team on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MiniMonk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lewy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jordox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our podcast for the latest insights and strategies, helping you navigate the AFL fantasy landscape with the top players like Brodie Grundy. #BrodieGrundy #AFL2024 #SuperCoach #AFLFantasy #DreamTeam #50MostRelevant --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaches-panel/message

Chriselle started as an OG fashion influencer. In 2021, she took over Phlur during a divorce and used fragrance to create what some call her “breakup album.” The result? A collection that's as personal as it gets, capturing a whirlwind of emotions as she embarked on a new life chapter.In this episode, Chriselle sits down with Marianne Mychaskiw, who runs communications at Scentbird. We explore the power of scent in tough times, why skin musks are here to stay, and the story behind her viral fragrance, Missing Person, which drew a waitlist of 200,000 before it even dropped.Highlights:• An intro from Marianne• How Chriselle pairs her outfits with scent• “I understood the power of fragrance”• A glimpse into Chriselle's YouTube channel• The vulnerability behind Missing Person• TikTok's reaction to Missing Person• It smells like skin (and that's the point)• The fragrance to wear… at the gym?• Father Figure, Phlur's first green fragrance• Embracing the masculine and the feminine• What makes Phlur so relatable• Chriselle's favorite campaign• Not Your Baby, inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer in “Scarface”• “I don't want a man in my life but I still want to feel sexy”• She's sweet but she's sassy• Mood Ring, a happy floral scent• A nod to 90s fun times• Phlur's early pioneering in clean fragrance• Building Phlur for a new generation• Beyond Scent: Scent + Style Q&A• Why skin musks are here to stay• Chriselle's least favorite fragrance note• Fragrances Chriselle and Marianne would leave behind• What Chriselle wears on a regular day vs. Fashion Week• Chriselle's favorite fragrances (outside of Phlur)• How to find your sense of style• “In my 40s and afraid to show up as myself”• Scent Connection: Moods Edition• Raising daughters who are emotionally awareFeatured Fragrances:Missing Person by PhlurFather Figure by PhlurNot Your Baby by PhlurMood Ring by PhlurBonus Content:Bonus clips available at https://youtube.com/scentbird:Chriselle's favorite body mists and Phlur's newest Launch, Strawberry LetterSoak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

In this episode of the 50 most relevant, we look closely at Tim English, whose exceptional scoring abilities have cemented him as one of the premier fantasy football players. As a standout in both SuperCoach and AFLFantasy, English's performances are crucial for fantasy coaches aiming for the top. Highlights: - An in-depth analysis of Tim English's rise to fantasy football prominence. - Insights into the techniques and gameplay that make English a top scorer. - Strategies for fantasy managers looking to maximize English's impact on their teams. - Expert predictions on English's role and scoring potential in the 2024 season. Subscribe to our podcast for insightful discussions on the AFL's top 50 fantasy players, equipping you with the knowledge to dominate your fantasy football leagues. Follow Coaches Panel on Social Media: Like us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us See the latest video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Our Latest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our team on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MiniMonk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lewy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jordox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaches-panel/message

In today's episode, we spotlight Zac Williams, heralded as one of the season's best value defenders. Last year, Williams proved himself invaluable in defence, and he's poised to deliver even greater value in SuperCoach, AFLFantasy, and DreamTeam for 2024. Highlights: - An in-depth review of Zac Williams' rise as a valued defender in AFL Fantasy & SuperCoach. - Analysis of Williams' game and how his defensive actions translate into valuable fantasy points. - Expert advice on incorporating Williams into your fantasy team to maximize value and performance. - Predictions on Williams's role in his team's strategy and potential fantasy output in 2024. Follow Coaches Panel on Social Media: Like us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us See the latest video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Our Latest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our team on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MiniMonk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lewy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jordox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaches-panel/message

When Frederic Malle launched Editions de Parfums in 2000, he did something no other brand had done: credit perfumers on each bottle. Seeing perfumers as true artists, he gave them free rein to express their ideas in bold, new ways without feeling constrained by briefs, budgets, or deadlines. This approach has attracted some of the greatest perfumers in the world and led to iconic fragrances like Musc Ravageur, Carnal Flower, and Portrait of a Lady.In this episode, Frederic sits down with guest host Jenny B. Fine, Executive Editor of Beauty at WWD and Beauty Inc. He brings us into his creative mind and how he thinks about the art and craftsmanship of perfumery. He shares recommendations for classic scents and tells the story behind his most famous perfumes, including one inspired by Louis XV's mouthwash and another that took 690 iterations to complete.Highlights:• An intro to Jenny, today's guest host• The idea for Editions de Parfums• Bringing perfumers out of the shadows• What does it mean to give perfumers complete freedom?• 690 tries to get a perfume right• How do you know when a fragrance is finished?• The story behind Carnal Flower by Dominique Ropion• “When you smell this, it's like a rocket”• The ingredient that creates milky notes• “Perfume has to be part of today's life”• Are the rules of perfumery changing?• “You have to master the technique to be able to push it around”• Scent Spotlight: Musc Ravageur and Portrait of a Lady• The story behind Musc Ravageur by Maurice Roucel• “I thought the perfume needed a bit of foreplay”• Opening the first boutique and offering personalized service• The first person Frederic ever sold a perfume to• Why Frederic wanted neutral bottle designs• The story behind Portrait of a Lady by Dominique Ropion• You can still buy the mouthwash Louis XV used• Turning this mouthwash into a men's perfume, Geranium Pour Monsieur• Frederic's family history with perfumery• The first fragrance Frederic bought for himself• How you can hone your sense of smell• Frederic breaks down the “genealogy” of Paloma Picasso• Scent Connection: Art & Culture Edition• The scent Frederic is never tired of• Advice for people who want to follow in Frederic's footstepsFeatured Fragrances:Carnal Flower by Editions de Parfums Frederic MalleMusc Ravageur by Editions de Parfums Frederic MallePortrait of a Lady by Editions de Parfums Frederic MalleSoak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

Highlights: An abandoned bid to play a song on the accordion; The odd circumstances behind Deshaun Watson's absence from Sunday's loss to the Ravens; The Browns could have made things much easier for Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in his first NFL start; Did the Browns' overconfidence and belief in DTR get the best of them? Are the Ravens going to win the division? How about the "Chubb special"; Terry's weekly, drama-free Browns Kicker Report; Terry discusses what he saw at the Guardians' season-ending press conference on Tuesday; Why it makes sense that Sandy Alomar doesn't want the manager job; We toss out some names that are under consideration to take Terry Francona's seat; Terry talks about Cavs Media Day on Monday, and what he thought about what went down there; Why Evan Mobley is the player the Cavs think can make the difference in 2023-24; We asked listeners to write in and tell us where they live, and why they're a Cleveland sports fan. We have received nearly four dozen, and this week's come from Portland, Oregon; Charleston, S.C., and Cambridge, U.K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Aaron shares how they switched clients from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online due to software changes. They encountered challenges, including a frustrated client who demanded fast solutions. Aaron emphasizes that yelling doesn't work and recommends better communication and understanding diverse perspectives to solve problems. Ultimately, he encourages collaboration and respectful communication over shouting. HIGHLIGHTS: An unexpected software shift disrupts operations Challenges in syncing software due to complexity Client frustration with demands for quick solutions Recognizing the ineffectiveness of yelling in resolving issues Stressing the importance of maintaining professional, respectful communication SOCIAL MEDIA:  ✅Subscribe to Aaron's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2SL5iGQlGaTEbvsqpG_oIA *Get notified whenever Aaron goes post!  ✅Follow Aaron Clippinger and The AC Method on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theacmethod/ TIME STAMPS 00:00: Prelude 00:12: The story of how QuickBooks went from being a pioneer to causing headaches 01:35: Programming the API link 03:10: Accounting is the biggest black-and-white gray area 05:42: The owner's aggressive communication 07:44: There's no excuse that yelling while screaming is a good thing 09:18: Why did yelling and rudeness seem like the right reaction? 10:08: Programming is not an exact science 10:58: When you get frustrated, explain it 11:19: END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eytan Uliel CEO of Challenger Energy #CEG discusses their technical assessment of the AREA OFF-1 block, offshore Uruguay which revealed an initial prospect inventory of 1 to 2 billion barrels, defined from CEG's 2D seismic reprocessing work. HIGHLIGHTS •    An initial prospect inventory of 1 to 2 billion barrels has been defined from CEG's 2D seismic reprocessing work •    Three sizeable prospects have thus far been identified, derived from a range of play types consistent with those de-risked by recent successful conjugate margin drilling in Namibia by TotalEnergies and Shell •    Prospects are seismically-derived, and supported / further de-risked by Amplitude Variation with Offset ("AVO") analysis •    Play robustness is corroborated by geochemical sampling and satellite seep analysis •    Conjugate margin success, competitive recent licensing rounds in Uruguay, and technical uplift from CEG's 2023 work will drive farm-out process, soon to be initiated To read the full RNS click here

"It's designed to really make it, less risky, more comfortable, and safer for people to take that step towards achieving their goals and creating the income and freedom they set out to create from day one."- Cindy WagmanIn this episode,we're going to dive into the Fractional Fundraiser Academy, a training program that empowers you to set-up, launch, and succeed as a fractional fundraiser. Discover how this program helps you set up your business, find clients, deliver results, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.Highlights:An overview of the Fractional Fundraiser AcademyThe 4-phase structure of the program: Prepare, Propose, Produce, Play Support and accountability for fractional fundraisers communityThe investment for joining the Fractional Fundraiser AcademyIf you are interested to be a Fractional Fundraiser, apply for the Fractional Fundraising Academy now at thegoodpartnership.com/ffa Find Us Online: https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.com/Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com/ The Good Partnership https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/Connect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for our best books of the year episode! We also have an announcement about the podcast and Roni has a new book coming out. Join us for the end-of-the-year fun!Highlights: An announcement about the podcastNoticing the themes of our favorite books this yearThe genres that worked and didn't work for us this yearRoni loves a book statistic and she found some surprises about her reading life this yearOur favorite romancesDawn's dark darknessYes, Roni uses quarter starsBooks that speak to your IdOur favorite mysteries and suspenseRoni's favorite non-fictionLeonard the dog tries to dismantle the officeA book Roni thinks everyone should listen to Our most anticipated books for 2023Roni's new book Good Girl Fail comes out January 17th!Click here to get the full show notes, including links to all of our recommendations and anything else we mentioned in the show.Find us online:RAD Reading on InstagramRAD Reading Facebook PageRAD Reading WebsiteRAD Rec Master ListConnect with Roni on her website or @roniloren on InstagramConnect with Dawn on her website or @dawnalexanderbooks on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an uncut interview recorded live at the 2022 Wonderland Conference in Miami, FL. Paul F. Austin is joined by renowned mycologist, author and researcher Paul Stamets, along with Pamela Kryskow, M.D., both co-founders of MycoMedica Life Sciences, PBC. They dive into all things microdosing, clinical trials, naturalistic science and patient-driven research, while exploring and honoring the wisdom of indigenous cultures around the world—and even martial arts. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Paul Stamets, speaker, author, mycologist, medical researcher and entrepreneur, is considered an intellectual and industry leader in fungi: habitat, medicinal use, and production. He lectures extensively to deepen the understanding and respect for the organisms that literally exist under every footstep taken on this path of life. Paul's philosophy is that “MycoDiversity is BioSecurity.” He sees the ancient Old Growth forests of the Pacific Northwest as a resource of incalculable value, especially in terms of its fungal genome. A dedicated hiker and explorer, his passion is to preserve and protect as many ancestral strains of mushrooms as possible from these pristine woodlands. His research is considered breakthrough by thought leaders for creating a paradigm shift for helping ecosystems worldwide. Paul is the author of six books (including Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World, Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms, and Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World). He has discovered and named several new species of psilocybin mushrooms. Dr. Pamela Kryskow is a medical doctor with a strong interest in psychedelic medicine, mental health and chronic pain. She is a founding board member of the Canadian Psychedelic Association. She is also a part of an expert team working to give Canadians access to psilocybin at end of life. Dr Kryskow is actively involved in research related to psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, mental wellness and neurogenesis. She is a co-investigator on the largest microdosing study, Microdose.me, which is ongoing with 14 000+ enrolled participants. A Clinical Instructor at University of British Columbia and Adjunct Professor at Vancouver Island University, Dr. Kryskow is also the medical lead on the Roots To Thrive Ketamine Assisted Therapy program, which treats healthcare providers with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and addiction. In real life, she loves foraging in the forest, ocean kayaking, growing kale and daydreaming in the hammock. Highlights: An introduction to Paul and Pam, and their work together in researching the benefits of microdosing psilocybin. Tracking the history of mushroom wisdom and knowledge, from indigenous traditions to scientific research. How the complexity of microdosing demands new research approaches and methodologies. Addressing the disconnect between policy and science. Paul Stamets' vision of how psychedelics can be integrated in society, and how MycoMedica is working towards it. How new scientific findings on psilocybin and microdosing could influence future legislation. Closing remarks: psychedelics, kindness, and community Episode Links MycoMedica Life Sciences, PBC Microdose.me study Paul Stamets' talk at the 2017 MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference The roots of ‘Two-Eyed Seeing' mushroomreferences.com Quantified Citizen App Paul Stamets' Website Paul Stamets on Instagram Pamela Kryskow, M.D. on LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by MycroDrops™ Powerful Micro-Elixirs made from Adaptogen and nootropic herbs and mushrooms. Get MOTIVATED, FOCUSED & GROUNDED! Use code THIRDWAVE and take $10 off your first purchase of $30 or more. Visit www.mycrodrops.com. This episode is brought to you by Apollo Neuro, the first scientifically validated wearable that actively improves your body's resilience to stress. Apollo was developed by a friend of Third Wave, Dr. David Rabin M.D Ph.D., a neuroscientist and board-certified psychiatrist who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for nearly 15 years. Third Wave listeners get 15% off—just use this link.

Summary:We take for granted how rapidly restaurants have gone digital in the past few years, but it's actually been a vision 20 years in the making. And it all started with today's guest.Noah Glass is the founder and CEO of Olo, a leading commerce platform powering the restaurant industry's digital transformation. Over 600 of the most recognized restaurants and C-Store brands use Olo to grow digital sales, preserve direct consumer relationships, and maximize profitability. More than 85 million consumers run their orders through the platform annually.After attending Yale and spending some time abroad, Noah founded Olo at the age of 24. He established the company before the rise of the smart phone, starting out with a focus on text message ordering. Noah is now recognized as among the most influential leaders in the restaurant industry, and was named number one on 2020's Nation's Restaurant News Power List.Noah and I talked about Olo's inspirational origin story, the incredible impact the company has had on the restaurant industry, and the huge opportunities in this space going forward.Highlights: An introduction to Olo (3:23) Noah tells Olo's origin story (4:01) From protype to actually commercializing the product - getting restaurants on board in the early days (8:27) Noah takes us through Olo's products (10:51) The challenges of digital transformation in the restaurant industry (14:39) Noah talks about the total addressable market and how far into digital transformation we really are (16:38) The status of the restaurant industry, and the mindset around tech adoption (18:14) Olo's approach to R and D (21:06) Noah discusses Olo's financial position and philosophy on acquisitions (22:59) The culture at Olo (25:23) What investors might not understand about Olo (27:32) Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteNoah Glass BioNoah Glass LinkedInOlo WebsiteOlo LinkedInFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

We live in a world completely consumed by information. Mario Vasilescu says society is in the middle of an information epidemic in which we suffer from Infobesity, Information Pollution, and how we are the victims of Information Warfare. In this episode Fran Racioppi met Mario at the Betaworks Studios in New York City to discuss the epidemic, the importance of the information commons, and Mario's keys to freedom, resilience and control of what information comes our way. Mario is the founder of Readocracy, a knowledge management platform giving users credits for consuming real information, by real people, in real time. Our first amendment gives us the right to free speech; but shouldn't we also have the right to choose what we are forced to consume? Find out more about Mario at Readocracy.com and follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @1upm. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Check out our video versions on YouTube.Highlights:-An information epidemic has arisen as social media platforms push viewers content based on their engagements and interactions vs the quality of the content. (4:33)-Mario explains how the validity of the Information Commons has degraded as the information commons has shifted from expert-based to anyone with a cell phone. (8:46)-Mario breaks down his three lenses on the information crisis: Infobesity, Information Pollution and Information Warfare. (25:54) -Fran and Mario discuss Brandolini's Law and the difficulty in refuting trolls and misinformation. (47:24)-Freedom of speech is an inherent right that is solidified when we are given the opportunity to choose what we consume. (55:18)-Mario challenges us to consider how much of what we consume should be classified as entertainment vs news. (1:00:39)-Readocracy is Mario's way of fighting back to create freedom, control and resilience in our information consumption. (1:10:17)Quotes:-”This system doesn't really care about quality. It cares about quantity. And that is where it becomes a race to the bottom.” -”The internet is our collective conscience. It's our collective mind. Our hive mind basically.” -”Nobody is telling you what to believe. At least they are just giving you the context. That's the ultimate freedom because you can think for yourself.” -“What about our information diet and how we feed our minds.” -”Your identity becomes ‘how can I pull more attention and these simple metrics.'” -”Is it normal that somebody with over 100,000 followers should have zero responsibility?” -”You do need to be more vigilant when you're online and taking information.”-”Brandolini's Law…the bullshit asymmetry principle.” -”You should be allowed to say whatever you want, but that doesn't mean that everybody else should be forced to listen.-”Readocracy is making how you inform yourself matter.” Mario's 3 Foundations to Success-Think at 90 degree angles to remain at the leading edge of curiosity-Maintain emotional calm-Workout and play hockeyThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike's, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

The enemy is hard at work weaving lies about who you are, hoping to trap you under a suffocating blanket of who you are NOT. Don't fall in the trap. The fabric of your being is more intricate and intentional than you can imagine. But the world and the enemy are diligent to get you to believe that what you struggle with is you, is your fault, is because of what you've done. As you listen, allow the Lord to tug at a few threads with you to discover the lies you might be living under. Consider letting the masterful hands that created you be the ones to uncover the larger identity you are made for.Highlights:An abuser tries to get their victim to believe they wanted the abuse, they invited it, caused it to happen. The enemy is using the same tactic on you.When you believe something false about yourself you are more likely to live into the faulty narrative the enemy wants you to believe.The enemy tries to get those that are addicted to sexual behaviors or those who experience certain types of sexual attractions to believe the lie is about their identity, about who they are. If the enemy can get you to believe that you are wired this way; then there's no hope to overcome the struggle and live differently. This is a lie in our culture.It's so important to not get trapped under a lie about your identity; or even under a smaller identity than God has created for you.There are lots of ways the enemy will try to back you into a destructive impression of you; limiting your relationships, your capacity to live fully alive as a man or a woman, your ability to walk in freedom and sexual integrity.Questions & a Prayer for YouWhat are the lies you believe about yourself telling you that you want this habit, you invited it, or that you caused it to happen?What do you believe about yourself that holds you captive to sin, making it more difficult to walk in freedom from that sin?“Lord, I have believed that I'm less than I am. I suspect I believe that I'm less than I am. I've become entrapped in a story that's not working for me to walk in integrity and wholeness and freedom. Lord, I want to know who you say I am. So, would you expose the lies that I've believed about myself and would you help me embrace who you say I am even before I know and can see all the fruit of that in my life. Lord, I choose to believe you more than my experience, more that what others have said, more than what I've declared about myself and more than what the enemy has told me about myself.Lord, you are my creator. And who you say I am is who I am. Jesus, you are my Redeemer. And, who you've redeemed me to be is who I am. I say “yes” to the identity you've given me and “no” to every other faulty identity. Lord, Help me to walk in the newness of the life you've given me.In Jesus' name, Amen.”Support Becoming Whole

I'm joined by Mark Grover, one of the founders of Stemma, a data catalogue for building decentralized data informed cultures. In essence it is a “Google Search” built for data scientists, data analyst, business leaders, and more. Stemma is striving to solve data documentation and relevance issues by keeping data cataloguing up to date and current.In this episode Mark covers his transition from the data team at Lyft to establishing Stemma. He discusses how he identified the need for a source of truth for ETA data, and how the data scientist in these teams should be the end all for this knowledge. Starting with building Amundsen, Stemma expands on the groundwork laid there to bring data to the user and open-source community's needs.Highlights: An introduction to Mark and Stemma (00:00) The history of Stemma (00:45) How open source helped solved data cataloguing problems (4:40) The decision to found Stemma (07:40) How Stemma's relationship with Amundsen has evolved (13:20) The unexpected challenges and unexpected eases (18:35) Navigating the co-founding experience (23:35) Mark's vision for Stemma's future (28:54) Mark's tips for aspiring founders (32:54) Links:Mark LinkedIn Twitter Company

It's almost Football Time in the Bluegrass. Adam Luckett and Nick Roush are here to get you ready for Saturday's Blue-White Game on 11 Personnel. Even though expectations from the spring game should be tempered, there are still a few things you should keep your eye on that could be significant for the future of the Kentucky football program. Highlights: "An excuse to tailgate and watch football." It's our first time spotting fullback and TEs in Coach Rich Scangarello's offense. Why Dane Key or Chris Lewis will be the talk of the Blue-White Game. Rule changes college football should consider. The significance of Beau Allen's performance. Who has a good shot to win The Masters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's almost Football Time in the Bluegrass. Adam Luckett and Nick Roush are here to get you ready for Saturday's Blue-White Game on 11 Personnel. Even though expectations from the spring game should be tempered, there are still a few things you should keep your eye on that could be significant for the future of the Kentucky football program. Highlights: "An excuse to tailgate and watch football." It's our first time spotting fullback and TEs in Coach Rich Scangarello's offense. Why Dane Key or Chris Lewis will be the talk of the Blue-White Game. Rule changes college football should consider. The significance of Beau Allen's performance. Who has a good shot to win The Masters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyon Wong, CEO and co-founder of Blameless, a complete reliability engineering platform that brings together AI-driven incident resolution, blameless retrospectives, SLOs/Error Budgets, and reliability insights reports and dashboards that enable businesses to optimize reliability and innovation. Lyon has a history steeped in founding and investing in start ups and company building, which has lead a heavy involvement in Blameless where he can apply the many lessons learned.In this episode, Lyon breaks down his background and how it influenced his decision to become a founder at Blameless. Over the course of his career he noticed trends in other companies where teams were prevented from learning opportunities because they were worried about catching the blame. As a result Lyon identified the need in the market for a way to synthesize the cultural tensions around blame. Lyon's insight on building trust, partnership, and communications on learning are deep and worthwhile. Check out the full conversation!Highlights: An introduction to Lyon and Blameless (00:00) Jumping back into being a founder after time as a VC (2:28) Creating a blameless culture (05:50) What Lyon does different as a founder and investor and his early experiences (09:50) The importance of credibility (16:10) The “core skillsets” needed in start ups and some crucial beliefs (18:55) The larger and smaller pictures, and balancing short and long term (25:34) Lyon's parting words and wisdom for founders (32:51)

Haseeb Budhani, co-founder and CEO of Rafay Systems, a Kubernetes operations company joins the conversation. What a Kubernetes operation company is as companies use Kubernetes across their organizations they need the right automation, security, visibility and more. These are needs that come from multiple teams working across multiple applications, and it creates a lot of work. This is where Rafay Systems is looking to cover down.Haseeb introduces us to the work at Rafay systems, and his own discovery of the problems they want to address. Haseeb discusses the history of Rafay's establishment, and how they are striving to create a fluid and robust workflow engine. He reflects on how his previous experience has reinforced the lessons he brought to Rafay, how to connect to the customers, and more! Check out the conversation!Highlights: An introduction to Haseeb and Rafay Systems (00:00) Lessons learned at other companies and staying the course (6:12) Successfully connecting with the customers needs (12:29) The lessons learned already at Rafay and some helpful advice (15:36) Where the Kubernete's ecosystem is headed (25:22) Links:Haseeb LinkedIn Twitter Company

Andrew Rynhard, Founder and CTO of Sidero Labs, joins the show today to discuss his work and Sidero Labs. Sidero is a Kubernetes lifecycle management reimagined from the operating system to entire stack. Andrew has origins steeped deeply in open source, and it has become a central focus to his entire ethos and drive.Andrew breaks down his own trajectory that lead to Sidero and the passion he leveled for the endevour from the onset. Andrew's passion for open source served as the impetus founding the company, and he shares his love for open source and the pathways that it created for him through his career. Andrew shares Sidero Lab's successful initial funding, the shift to it being his full-time job, and their meteoric rise.Highlights: An introduction to Andrew and Sidero Labs (00:00) The early days of Sidero Labs and their current position (03:10) The moment Sidero became Andrew's primary focus and the companies journey (08:05) Sidero's focus on distributed systems (17:48) The challenges of a project that is far down the stack (22:15) Some final thoughts from Andrew (31:35) Links:Andrew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrynhard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewrynhard?lang=en Company:https://www.siderolabs.com

For this episode we are joined by an old friend, Claire Balest, owner of Claire Balest Hair + Makeup who has worked all over the world for her work in the wedding industry. At a pivotal “crossroads” in her career Claire decided to branch out into her own business, and her path has been nothing but meteoric since then. In this episode, Claire talks about the nuances of starting her own business and how her go get it attitude drove her success. She also gives us some wisdom on how to build out a robust team of experts that translates to any field. Claire has made empowering her clients a central ethos for her business and a thoughtful refocusing of what beauty can be. The result is a stellar example of success in the industry!Highlights: An introduction to Claire and her work (00:00) Claire takes a different direction with her career (02:00) Claire's perspectives on building a great team, and empowering her clients (06:23) Finding the “right fit” with clients (13:20) Navigating the industry in the age of overwhelming information (19:20) Problems in hair and makeup that Claire is tackling (23:53) How Claire discusses beauty with her clients, deconstructing “perfectionism” (30:50) Lessons to take from the French and focusing on skin care (39:30) Claire's recipe for what makeup to use (46:20) Claire's message about beauty (51:15) Links:Dr. Jason Hall, MD Website: https://drjasonhall.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/jhallmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhallmd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrHallPlasticSurgery/ Links Referenced Claire Balest Hair + Makeup: http://www.clairebalest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebalest/ TranscriptDr. Hall: Welcome to The Trillium Show, where we help you make the changes you want to see in your body, in your mind, and in your life. I'm your host, Dr. Jason Hall.Dr. Hall: So, welcome back to The Trillium Show. Today I have the distinct honor of being joined by Claire Balest. Claire and I have known each other for a long time. She is the owner of Claire Balest Hair + Makeup.She has been recognized by Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides magazine, all sorts of industry publications, for her work in the wedding field, in makeup. She has traveled around the world to do destination weddings at places where you would definitely recognize and is a fixture up at Blackberry Farm for their wedding events. So Claire, welcome to the show.Claire: Thank you.Dr. Hall: Now, you have been all over the world for work, and some of the places that we were talking about before we hit record, places like Aspen, the Yellowstone Club, the Bahamas. What's the coolest place you've been for work?Claire: It's not really a fair question, but I could give you a top three, maybe. Yellowstone Club is amazing; Montana has my heart, but I have to say we just did an event in Aspen at Kevin Costner's ranch out west, and it might be my favorite, simply because I thought I would run into Rip out there, from Yellowstone. I was hoping it didn't happen, but there's always next time. And maybe he's going to hear this podcast, and… I don't know.Dr. Hall: So Rip, if you're out there listening, an invitation is an order. So—Claire: [laugh]. I'm just putting it out into the universe. I mean, my husband knows. He said he would be honored. I mean, Rip from Yellowstone. I can't. Anyway, Brush Creek Ranch was amazing. Aspen was definitely an incredible destination to have worked.Dr. Hall: You have a background in the theater and have been working in film behind the camera after your theater career. And then I heard a story that you kind of had a pivotal turn, you know, one of these times in life where your life is headed in one direction, and a decision that may take you 30 seconds to make totally changes the course of your career. Tell me about that.Claire: Right. Yeah, so it was one of those crossroads where, you know, I had a job and I had a choice to make. I had a phone call about production with a production company that I had been trying to work with for a long time. And I had to choose between continuing to do what I was doing with this other company, which I was grateful for, but it essentially meant that I was breaking off and going on my own. And I actually had a conversation with the person that I reported to at the time, and she was like, “I completely understand your decision, but we just can't—you're not going to be able to continue working, you know, with us.”And so that was when I broke off and started working on my own. And that was it. I mean, it was truly one of those like, “Okay, I'm going this direction.” And it was just such an incredible decision. But it was truly a leap of faith, which any business owner understands. I mean, it is, like, a faith-based business, you trust that work is going to come to you and the right work is going to come to you, and it definitely has.Dr. Hall: I would imagine if you're anything like any of the rest of us who have gone out on their own and started their own business, that there were a lot of sleepless nights in there. You didn't have a set schedule when you made that decision. It was a one-time thing.Claire: Right. When I started doing that it was you know, I was freelance. So, you basically sit and wait for the phone to ring. But when you're good, you know, I always say talent is a given, but you have to really be present. You have to make an impression and show people who you are, which is to say, are you timely? Are you dependable? Are you always going to show up, no matter what? Are you looking out for other people on the team? And I am just inherently one of those people and that's just how I work, and so that kind of spread rapidly and people started passing my name around, and it grew from there.Dr. Hall: That's a great answer and said with a lot of confidence that people starting out could look at and say, “Well, you know, of course. She's Claire Balest; she's successful now.” Did you feel that same way? A week after you made that decision?Claire: Did I feel the same way?Dr. Hall: Did you have that same level of confidence in yourself, a week after you made the decision to go out on your own?Claire: I didn't have the perspective a week after I made the decision. I didn't even know that what I did, that who I was unique. Which is to say, you know, I'm at the stage in my life where I realize that most people aren't going to go above and beyond, right? They're going to do the job and they're going to leave. And I just—that's really not in my DNA.I am a great wingman. I'm a great person to work with because I'm looking out for the people, not even on my team, but the people on the crew, or the—you know, how can I help? So, I didn't have the perspective to know that it was all going to be okay, that the brand was going to grow into a brand far bigger than I had ever expected, but it was just one of those, like, left foot, right foot, breathe. Keep doing the right thing, and, you know, hopefully, eventually magic happens.Dr. Hall: I think it's obvious that it did. And one of the really interesting things that you just said in that answer was talking about the perspective that you've gained over time, and how important that taking care of the team was, but also how rare it is for people to actually show up and give 110%.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: You've built a great team. How do you pick people that are going to give 110% like you do?Claire: That is the magic question, isn't it? I mean, everyone's looking for these perfect employees. I have to say, there's not a perfect answer. I've had people come out of the woodwork, and find me, and pursue me. There's a difference in people saying, “Hey, you know, I really want to do hair. I want to be a makeup artist. Can I shadow you?” No, you have to touch 1000 faces a day, and grow, and make mistakes, and make good choices and bad choices, and then you come and work on the team. That's not how you become a makeup artist or hairstylist.The people that have sought me out have just… there's something about, like, their email that just clicked with me that I thought this person understands. Like, the way that they're talking to me is unique, and so, you know, have a phone call with them and see how that goes. I always tell my team, like, people don't remember what you did to their hair, they don't remember the color lipstick you put on them, but they will always remember how you made them feel in the chair. So, the way that we work to make our clients feel is empowered, is special, is beautiful, is you know supported. And, you know, finding those people that ascribe to that same mentality is difficult, but somehow I've done it. They all kind of came to me differently.Dr. Hall: That your business is principle-based, here in your answers, we're talking a lot about making people feel empowered, making your clients feel empowered, and basing what can be seen as very superficial business—much like cosmetic surgery [laugh]—Claire: Absolutely.Dr. Hall: —but making that about making people feel better, I think is very unique. And how did you come to that? Or is that just you?Claire: I think it is just me. But it grew over time to where I realized that one of my superpowers is to champion my clients. It's just something that I have grown to realize that they need and that I am able to do well, and it goes far beyond hair and makeup. There's so many women who sit in my chair and just start to tear themselves apart about, you know, “I need a facelift, I need injections, I need—oh my goodness, look at my skin.”And it's just like, they can't sit down in peace. They're just tormented by maybe they think that I'm looking at them and criticizing because I'm in their personal space. Years of seeing women do that has caused me to completely reframe the way that I see myself and the way that I see other people. Because we don't need to do that. We don't need to do that to ourselves, we don't need to do it to each other.This idea that we're not okay the way that we are and that there's something out there that we haven't gotten to yet, but if we just did that, then we would be okay is, you know, sad and endless. So, I see beauty in everyone that sits in my chair. I try to speak beauty to everyone that sits on my chair. When I start working on different areas of their face. I'll speak to it, “Your skin is amazing.” Or, “You have the longest lashes,” or, “Your eyes are the most incredible color.”I think that it's important to speak it because it allows them to reframe the way that they see themselves. Because they're not looking for what's right about themselves; they're looking for what's wrong. So, part of my job is I feel like I should call out beauty. And so I do. Much to my—my husband is always like, “Can we just order dinner? Do you have to tell the server how beautiful her brows are?” “Yes, yes, I do. And then we'll order dinner.”Dr. Hall: That is so refreshing because we both are in an industry where people come to us because they either want to improve something that is already there or because they are unhappy with a part of themselves. And realizing, recognizing, and pointing out people's natural beauty, I think goes a long way towards reframing a conversation about beauty, across the board. Because it's there in everybody. And one of my questions for you is, you do hair and makeup, and so you're probably more qualified—or here more than just about any therapist out there—Claire: Absolutely.Dr. Hall: —about people's insecurities. How do you speak to that to your clients?Claire: You know, it's part of a way that I get to know them. Let's say that we're speaking about one of my bridal clients, or someone that I'm going to work with more than just one time, it's going to be over the course of months, or four days. I am always studying my clients. When I talk to them—I'm sure you do this—when I talk to them, I am trying to glean as much information as I can about the way that they see themselves, what they like about themselves, what they dislike about themselves, what makes them feel beautiful, what doesn't make them feel beautiful. And I'm storing all that away and trying to figure out the best way to come alongside them and support them.So, if I can become aware of their insecurities ahead of time, I'm going to be able to support them better over the course of, you know, our four days together at their destination event, better than if I was just picking out lipstick shades for them. All of it goes hand-in-hand and all of it goes towards their overall experience of what happens in the makeup chair. They don't know all the psychology that goes into it. They don't need to know all the psychology that goes into it. They need to walk away feeling like their hair and makeup team was their ride or die, and that we had their back until the very end. And we have developed these inexplicable bonds with our clients as a result of this. And so many of our clients tell us that their favorite part of the weekend was in hair and makeup. I don't think that's an accident.Dr. Hall: That's awesome. I think that's testament to what you do and how you treat the clients that you work with. When you're interviewing a client or a client is interviewing you—and you can explain to me how that process works—are there people that you interview to work with—or that are interviewing you to work with that don't share those same feelings? And how do you deal with that situation?Because that happens—and I'm asking that partly for myself because that happens in my office fairly frequently. People come to me with requests that are—while they may be physically possible, may not accomplish the goals that they don't even know that they have for themselves, yet. And so how do you deal with that situation?Claire: You know, I think initially, I thought that I was supposed to book every client. Now, I have come to the place to realize that I shouldn't book every client. There is a great hair and makeup team for everyone; it's not necessarily always going to be us. And I think that you learn that through working with people who perhaps have a different—a very different aesthetic than you, and you feel like you're really not doing your best work and giving them what they want most because that's really not what you're known for. I am known for natural beauty, glowing skin, barely-there makeup.We can definitely—you know we love to play around with more dramatic looks over the course of the weekend, depending on what the party is, but for the most part that is what we have come to the most sought after for. So, as a result, when people come to us and they want something completely different, yes, it can be done. But if the client just isn't the right fit, or if the aesthetic isn't the right fit, I don't have a problem directing them somewhere where I think that they would be happier.Dr. Hall: I think that's a good way to answer the question. The right fit, though, really is something that I'm interested in learning myself because, like you, our practice has the same issues. And I'll be honest, I'm still looking for the best way to deliver that message. Because it's a hard message to deliver.Claire: I think it's more coming from an angle of what's best for them. Not that, you know, you don't like what they're wanting—whether or not you do—and just being honest about what you do and what you do best, and empowering them to make the decision about maybe there's someone out there that does what you're looking for better than what I do. I mean, I'm certainly not attempting to advise you from a medical perspective.But yeah, if I mean, if you can tell that it's not a good fit, then I like to hand people a solution and say, “Here's where I would go. I think this person would be a great fit for you. I want to make sure that you feel supported. I want to make sure that you get exactly what you're looking for.” But I will say that my team and I, for the most part, you know, I believe that like attracts like, and so many of our clients come to us because of what we really do best. And that situation is not the norm.Dr. Hall: I'm sure you get clients that come in armed with YouTube and Pinterest and things. I've heard you say, in other places that—you liken YouTube and Pinterest, to the WebMD of the aesthetic industry, which I thought is hysterical—Claire: It is.Dr. Hall: —and true at the same time. [laugh].Claire: It is exactly the same thing. It's way too much information for the general public. They're only going to hurt themselves with it. It leaves everyone confused. They're all diagnosing themselves with cancer. They're all trying to contour from some video that they watched on—I mean, it's too much we need to shut the platform down. Do you think we can do that together? Should we, like?Dr. Hall: Maybe. I don't know—they may hear this and de-platform us, and we have to find something else.Claire: We're about to be canceled right now.Dr. Hall: Yeah. [laugh].Claire: But yeah, it's too much information. I don't feel like our bridal clients, that doesn't so much come into play there. It's more when women are trying to learn how to do their makeup, they are so inundated with information that they can't figure out what they're supposed to do. I mean, we are so filled with information from the second we wake up to the second we go to bed, we don't know how to filter any of it, and we're going on and seeking more.And it's just—you know, I try to be a voice in the beauty industry that uncomplicates things. I totally believe that the beauty industry is one of the most confusing places ever. It makes billions of dollars off of keeping women confused. There are some great brands out there, there are great products, but for the most part, we don't know how to navigate that space. And I like to, kind of, be a voice that will uncomplicate that very complicated industry, and simplify it, and just say, “Here are the things that you need.” It's very, very basic.Which is how the beauty box came about, where I customize boxes for my clients, or for people who just want the basics, their every day, tell me a few products that I need that are just going to make the most difference. They don't need 20 products. They don't need 10 products. I think five products for everyone is—it's different; not everyone needs the same five products, but I have a way that I customize products for people, and it's kind of like a lesson and a box. And it's my way of, kind of, demystifying the industry to a place where you don't have to go into Sephora and try to navigate a store that has hundreds of thousands of products in it. Let me tell you what I would recommend.Dr. Hall: The beauty industry is incredibly confusing, and makes a fortune every year keeping people confused because confusion leads to panic-buying, leads to filling your makeup cabinet, filling your bathroom with makeup and skincare products, and all sorts of things you don't need.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: And that's one of the things that I'm trying to do with this show is educate because our industry, plastic surgery industry is very similar. And one of the earlier shows, talked about breast augmentation specifically because that is our equivalent in the surgical space because women will come in having been all over—probably from one end of the internet to the other—gathering research from who knows where, and come in and sit down in my office with a bunch of pictures and essentially, tell me how to do their surgery. And it's because Google has made everybody think they're an expert.Claire: Right. Well, and there's no barrier to entry on the internet, right? There's no one screening. You can put anything up there, any pictures, any—you know. And that's research. I love that you said they've done their research and they come in. Well, who's doing the research on the research? It's all just unfiltered information out there that is, I think, doing more harm than good.Dr. Hall: I totally agree. That being said, do you have clients use Pinterest, or YouTube, or Google to bring in photos of things that they like?Claire: Absolutely. I think Pinterest, and Instagram, and image-driven platforms are wonderful tools for people to communicate what they like or what they don't like. I think it's very helpful to have inspiration images but to know that those can't really drive the engine. It's just inspiration; it's just a tool. Hire people who are going to give you the end result.Don't give them a picture and say, “Do this.” Just say, you know, “This is something I gravitate towards. I'm really not sure what it is about it.” Because a lot of times, a client might bring in a picture of a model with a smokey eye and say, you know, “I love this. It's just so natural.”Okay, perfect. Let's unpack that. What she's really talking about is the skin. Maybe it's like, beautiful lighting, and the model has on very natural lip and her skin is gorgeous. But she has a smokey eye. If I didn't ask more questions, my client is going to end up with a smokey eye. And I'm thinking, “Well, she thinks that's natural.”It's all about the consultation. It's all about reading our clients' minds. And they don't have the verbiage; they don't have the context for understanding what it is that they want. They know what they don't want, but it's our job to interpret what they're bringing us, what they're thinking, what they're hoping to achieve, you know, we have to pull that out of them.I can't blame her if she shows me a picture and I recreate that picture. That's not her fault. That's my fault. You know, I think the consultation is everything, talking to our clients is everything because we can really get to the heart of what it is that they're hoping for by asking more questions, instead of assuming that they're not the expert. We're the experts, so it's our job to really get to the heart of what they're wanting.Dr. Hall: I couldn't agree with that more. I tell my own patients, when we start having these conversations in consultation, is that your result happens in the consult. The operating room, the makeup chair, that's time for execution, but the result is planning, it is consultation, it is all the boring stuff that happens before you actually sit down in a makeup chair—Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: —lay down on the operating table. That's the important part.Claire: I mean, I have to say ours is slightly less permanent. We can change a lipstick color. [laugh].Dr. Hall: [laugh].Claire: But yeah, I see where you're going. Yeah, it's all about the consultation.Dr. Hall: Yeah. And so taking the time and setting your client—your patient—up for success by having a beat getting into the psychology of what they're trying to accomplish and why is so important. So, let's shift gears, we've kind of gotten really deep, which is good.Claire: [laugh]. Have we? [laugh].Dr. Hall: I love it. I love it. Anytime you get a plastic surgeon and a makeup artist sitting here, talking about psychology—[laugh].Claire: Right. We may need to take a break.Dr. Hall: We may need to take a break. But I do want to shift gears and ask you about some aesthetic things because there are a lot of things that you take care of that I take care of as well. One is eyebrows. And women have been pulling eyebrow hairs out—Claire: [laugh]. “Pulling out.”Dr. Hall: —for—plucking—Claire: Yes.Dr. Hall: The term.Claire: Yes.Dr. Hall: Plucking is the—Claire: I'm looking at you right now. You're not doing that. So—Dr. Hall: No, no. I have bushy, like, Burt and Ernie eyebrows.Claire: [laugh].Dr. Hall: But what problems are you seeing that you are trying to correct with makeup?Claire: We're mostly trying to create full brows these days. Most clients have overplucked their brows, and what we are doing is going in and filling them back in, trying to recreate a full brow, which is very on trend right now. And honestly, I hope it stays that way for forever. A child of the '90s, I overplucked my brows within an inch of their lives, and there's no hope for me; it's all makeup.But this younger generation, they need to leave their brows alone. They don't need to be plucking. Full, feathered brows are what's beautiful, and truly, we can shape them a little bit, but a client's best look is what she's born with, and shaping those slightly. But the brows are everything, the brows frame the eyes, so it helps to kind of ground the whole look. I think that brows are one of the five products, I would say for sure that everyone needs, unless they just naturally have full brows. We all need to, like, play up our brows a little bit more so that everything else is balanced on the face.Dr. Hall: How much does shape matter? Because from a surgical standpoint, what has happened with the brow fullness, unless we're talking about hair transplants—which is certainly an option—is kind of in the past. What we're looking at is position and shape. How important is it for you when you're doing a wedding when you're helping a client with makeup to get the shape right? And what shape are you going for?Claire: It depends on what their face is. It's very different client to client. It would be like me asking you the same thing, right? I look at a client and it's a completely different canvas and I'm working with what they have, their features, and I'm creating shape around them. That being said, some people are so used to being overplucked that they can't handle if I were to give them a full brow. They couldn't handle the way that looks.So, I do take into account clients' comfort levels with how full I'm going to take their brows. But full brows are it. I love a full brow. I want the full brows to stay. I hope that we never go back to the plucking. To the arched, overplucked brow.Dr. Hall: I do too because those are—for us—are difficult to get right because there's not much there to shape and position. And in some ways, it gives the surgeon a little bit of a free pass because there's not much there to alter. You know, when we're talking about surgical brow reshaping, a lot of it is position-related and shape-related. And that's where you see a lot of these surgical misadventures where the people have these constant surprised—Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: —look on their face, from trying to overcorrect and exaggerate that arch. And really, I feel exactly the same way you do in terms of what is beautiful, what is pretty, is something subtle.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: You want a little arch, but it doesn't need to be exaggerated. It doesn't need to be a look of constant surprise or shock.Claire: Right. I think it's interesting. When people look to what's beautiful, they're looking at other images. They're rarely looking at themselves and thinking what is it I can play up about myself? What are the things I love about myself? What are the features I love about myself? What are ways that I can enhance those features?They're looking to change their look entirely based on other images or other people that they see. So, for me, I love to celebrate the beauty within each client. I mean, forgive how cliche that sounds. But for example, when I have someone who's covered in freckles, right, a beautiful ginger who's covered in freckles, I am never going to try to cover her freckles. I want that to come out. I mean, that is a signature statement in and of itself. I want to give her beautiful skin. I don't want to try to mask or hide anything.And you know, it'd be like for her to look at someone else and say, “Oh, but if my skin was”—you know, well, that's unrealistic. It's unattainable. I think that we need to be looking more at ourselves for inspiration on what beauty is and on how we can be our own unique beauty rather than trying to create it off of something we saw on Instagram.Dr. Hall: That's so true. That is so true because what that ends up setting up is this endless cycle of chasing something else, of chasing some unattainable image of self, of whether it's eyebrows, or cheeks, or lips, or breasts, or stomachs or—because what I think what a lot of people don't realize is—and maybe I'm off base on this—is that a lot of stuff on social media is heavily edited.Claire: Oh, yeah.Dr. Hall: And so the images that people are bringing in, you know—certainly the things that I see—are airbrushed or Photoshopped to within an inch of their life, and there's no way to make that happen in real life.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: And so part of my consult is actually being a photo critic.Claire: Absolutely. And helping them unpack, like, what's actually happening in the image.Dr. Hall: Mm-hm.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: Yeah. How do you talk to people? Kind of, getting back to what I think is a very unique view of beauty and addressing each person individually, talk to me about the conversation that you have with somebody who is sitting in your chair and beating themselves up because they don't like their skin, they don't like the way their eyes are shaped, or their lips are too thin. Walk me through that conversation?Claire: Like how I would start to do their makeup or—Dr. Hall: No, how do you talk to them? How do you get those people, those clients of yours that are very hard on themselves? How do you get them to start to flip that script around and start to see the natural beauty in themselves, to allow you to be able to bring that out?Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: Because that speaks to the psychology of what we do and how do you have that conversation. Because I have very similar conversations in my office every day, and I'm interested in what conversations you have.Claire: So, when a client sits in my chair, I can almost instantly feel their energy, how they feel about themselves, the way they present themselves, just from the way that they're sitting, or the way that they hold themselves; it's a whole vibe. And I will start asking questions, I will start talking about what we're trying to achieve. When I register that there is a client who is in the depths of self-dislike, I will start really trying to buoy her with affirming things that I see about her that I like. I will never just make things up, but there are always things, there is always beauty. And so when I see it, I'll speak it to her and try to just start building that up, build the trust level.There are times where clients are so self-deprecating, that I will—I'm a very touchy person, I will put my hand on their leg and I will be like, “Not in my chair.” You know, you are not allowed to talk about yourself that way in my chair. Or we'll start—you know, I'm incapable of being too serious. I don't know if that's come across yet here, but I really tried to make them feel comfortable. I tried to disarm them.You know, it is a very vulnerable thing to sit in someone's face and be in their 18 inches, and they're thinking I can see every aspect of what might be wrong with their skin, or their, you know, whatever it is going on that they don't like about themselves, so I instantly want to make them feel like I am on their side, that I am not criticizing whatever they feel is going on. And I just look for ways to support them. Because in a situation like that, it is not about the makeup. There is a lot more going on. I'm never going to be able to affect the way that they see themselves just from makeup alone. If I can affect it at all, but I can certainly try.Dr. Hall: Yeah, like I said, there's another area where our careers and you know what we do in consultation really is very similar because I see the same types of things. And there are some people who you can do a wonderful job, get a wonderful outcome, but because of what's going on inside that patient's head or that patient's heart, it's not going to affect—Claire: It's lost on them.Dr. Hall: Yeah, it is.Claire: They don't experience it the same way.Dr. Hall: Right.Claire: Well, and I think that's an interesting segue into, like, let's talk about perfectionism.Dr. Hall: Mm-hm.Claire: I told you before we started recording that there needs to be a divorce between the idea of perfectionism and what beauty is. Like, if you think about that long enough, your brain is going to start to melt. How did we ever marry those two ideas: Beauty and perfectionism? They're completely separate entities, and yet, we're all—in our culture anyway—our society celebrates this very unattainable idea of perfectionism.It is very American and we don't celebrate individual beauty. So, I think the fact that we are the experts—so we get to, as business owners, as the experts within our respective fields, we get to kind of drive the narrative about what we see beauty is, and communicating that to our clients, to our patients, and creating our own movements.Dr. Hall: The topic of perfectionism comes up daily. And around my office, it's the P-word. We don't talk about being perfect. Because perfect is, like you said, is an unattainable goal.Claire: It's unattainable, and it's unidentifiable, and yet we all use that word all the time.Dr. Hall: Mm-hm. You can't identify something that's perfect because it's a very subjective term.Claire: It is very subjective. Perfect to me is very different than perfect to you.Dr. Hall: Right. And we're beauty comes into that—you can nerd out on, you know, the golden portion, and all the measurements and all this other stuff, but at the end of the day, just like perfection isn't—beauty is subjective. And really, beauty for an individual has to do with their own feelings of themselves, not how their eyes look, not how big their breasts are, not you know, whether their jawline is nice and defined. You know, those are nice things to have, but they don't necessarily make beauty.Claire: Right. And they aren't necessarily perfect. I feel like such a small voice in an abyss of this movement in our culture of perfectionism, so I realize that, like, I'm yelling into the void here, but I really believe that if we could spend all the time—at least women—if women could spend all the time on other things besides self-criticism and this sprint towards perfectionism, we could literally solve the world's problems. I mean, we spend so much energy chasing after things that are completely unattainable. I mean, you probably don't experience it because you're not a woman, but, like, women—all of the women out there listening, they know what I'm talking about. We spend so much useless time thinking about what we should change about ourselves instead of celebrating, celebrating things about ourselves. And regardless of what we all look like there's always things to celebrate.Dr. Hall: Oh, absolutely. And I think before we pressed record, we were talking about the French, and they're this celebration of, really, of life is really what it boils down to—Claire: Absolutely.Dr. Hall: —is celebrating life. You can go in the internet, research on the internet, the number of articles written about French women and their croissants, and their wine, and their cigarettes, and all the things that are taboo for us—Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: —you know, you're supposed to do that because you want to look good. You don't want to eat carbs. Cigarettes are bad for you—cigarettes are bad for you, though. I mean, I'm a doctor. Cigarettes are bad for you. But—Claire: [laugh]. The French aren't going to get away with that one.Dr. Hall: No, they're—Claire: We're going to go ahead and shut that down.Dr. Hall: No. But about how they enjoy their life, and they enjoy their life despite the fact—it's almost like despite the fact that they do all these terrible things, they still manage to enjoy themselves.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: And that's a mindset that has nothing to do with what's in your glass of wine or—Claire: It's so true.Dr. Hall: —or what croissant you eat.Claire: It's funny, Barbara Close, who was the owner and creator of Naturopathica, said, “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” I went on a retreat with her, and she said that and I thought, “That is so true.” And I think the French really embody that whole mentality of just everything in moderation, including moderation. You know, Americans are the opposite of that.Not to hate on the Americans, but you know, we overcomplicate everything. Everything is overdone, overwrought. And you know, the thing that we are so obsessed about—at least I am so obsessed about with French beauty is the simplicity, the lack of perfection. It just seems effortless. Whereas American beauty is full of effort. Even that no-makeup makeup look is full of effort.And the French have just kind of perfected that imperfectly perfect beauty routine, Joie de vivre. They've got it down and we're obsessed with it. And yet we continue on the train that we're on going the other direction. But we're very obsessed with—and I think it comes back to we need to simplify. I think during the pandemic, we all streamlined our beauty routines, we all rethought what's really important that I do.Like, hmm, I think skincare might be more important than makeup, and so skincare sales are going through the roof because nobody's really wearing makeup because people are in masks and so people start taking care of their skin because they don't have makeup on. Which, by the way, is much more important than wearing makeup.Dr. Hall: That's exactly where I was going to go with that is, unfortunately, the skincare industry has followed right along with the makeup industry in trying to make skincare absolutely as complicated and difficult as possible when it doesn't need to be.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: I spend a great amount of time in my office, essentially talking people out of buying a hundred different skincare products, there's about three that most people need.Claire: Right. You talked about it on your podcast last week, right?Dr. Hall: Right. In the aging podcast an episode or two ago. You know, there are three things that people need, and then it's a matter of restoring youthful skin to a point where it can age naturally. And we're not—we're essentially undoing years of ultraviolet and environmental damage. So, you know, we're not giving somebody perfect skin. You know, to get back to what we were talking about—Claire: Right. Doesn't exist.Dr. Hall: —doesn't exist. What we're doing is we're making skin healthy again, so that God's design can kind of keep doing its thing.Claire: Right. And for me as a makeup artist, I mean, you're thinking, of course, medically. I'm thinking, if a client sits down in my chair and they have done their job, which is to say they have taken care of their skin, I can do my job. But when they neglect their skin, and they sit down on my chair, I can't affect texture; there's nothing I can do. That happens long before they sit in my chair.If they do their job and take care of all of the things that they need to do before the wedding weekend, for example, then I'm able to make their skin look like they have no makeup on. But if they haven't taken care of their skin, you're going to see the makeup. So, I think about it from a much more cosmetic standpoint. And for me, you know, good skin, it's not age-driven. Again, back to French beauty.I love the idea of looking beautiful at every age. Your skin isn't suddenly not beautiful because you're 30, or 40, or 50 you know, I'm sorry, if Brad Pitt can be 60 now, like, what is 60.Dr. Hall: Is he really sixty?Claire: I think—isn't he 60? Is he 50? It doesn't matter. The point is, Brad Pitt—Dr. Hall: He's been around for a while.Claire: So, you know it's—age has been completely redefined. So, I don't think that beautiful skin is age-driven. I think that our goal should not be preserving our 20-year-old bodies or our 20-year-old skin; we need to look great at every age. Which again, is what French women have figured out. I think glowing skin, hydrated skin, those are, you know, the non-surgical ways.Dr. Hall: I agree with—I think what you're—where you're going with that is healthy skin—Claire: Yes.Dr. Hall: —is pretty skin—Claire: Is pretty skin.Dr. Hall: —no matter what age is.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: I can't give somebody who is 60 the skin of a 20-year-old. If they've got genetics that keeps their 20-year-old skin through 60, that's awesome. But there's nothing that I can do that's going to turn back that clock. We can work towards making that 60-year-old skin really pretty, really naturally pretty.And that's one of the things that you had just talked about, looking good, looking like you don't need makeup because of the texture—Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: And things like that. That's actually one of the things that I love seeing in my office is the women that come in with foundation caked on and complaining that there are makeup cracks around their eyes, right, because it's so heavy. And they just—you know, they're looking for Botox. And then six or eight months later, they come in wearing powder or tinted sunscreen because they don't need their makeup anymore—Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: —because we've been able to make their skin what it should be at that age.Claire: Right. And it's counterintuitive. You know, like, so many people think like, “Oh, you know something doesn't look right, so they want to pile on more and more and more makeup.” The reality is, you need less makeup when your skin is looking great. The point of foundation is to even out discoloration in the skin; it's not to really affect texture change.So, that happens with skincare. And then if you need a little extra coverage, you know, my favorite is a tinted moisturizer, especially for women, I generally don't speak to age because essentially, we all want the same thing when it comes to makeup, but I will say that the older our skin gets, we obviously have more texture to it and less is actually more. Like you said, you see these women, you know, you're not sure exactly how to speak to it, maybe but, like, you know that her foundation just was not right. She had too much foundation on. She's not fooling anyone; it looks like foundation. Nobody believes that it's actually her skin.If your skin is looking great, you need less of everything. So, a tinted moisturizer is actually the best choice for women as we age. It's not going to sit in lines. It's going to give us just enough coverage to even out any excess redness or discoloration in the skin, but essentially, it's going to allow your skin to come through and to not sit on top of the skin.Dr. Hall: I don't even know where to go with that.Claire: [laugh]. Sorry.Dr. Hall: Agree. Completely agree. I completely agree with all of that.Claire: I concur.Dr. Hall: I concur. So, other than a moisturizer, which you just talked about, what are things that every woman needs? Because I know people are going to look at the title of this, they're going to see your picture, and they're going to say, “I want to tips for makeup.” So, what are some things that most women are going to benefit from? Because if most women are like most women, they've got a makeup cabinet that full of junk that they've been sold when they walk through Sephora or Ulta—Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: —that they don't need.Claire: Right. And they get home and they're like, “Wait. What was this for, again?” And then it just sits—Dr. Hall: Why did I spend $300 on this?Claire: Right. Right. Yeah. First of all, I want to empower everyone listening with the fact that you do not have to buy what you're being sold when you go to either a department store, or Sephora, or Ulta. I guess everyone's buying online now so maybe they're not being, you know, sucked into the sales pitches, but it is so hard to know what to buy when you feel like you're being sold. So, you don't have to buy anything.So, the other thing, nine times out of ten, every woman needs a great under-eye concealer. There's always that one person who's blessed with great genetics and they just don't have any discoloration or darkness under the eyes, but for the most part we all could stand to be brightened a little bit under the eyes. So, a good under-eye concealer, and typically I like for those to be peach or pink-based, so that's going to cut any you know gray, green, blue under the eye. It's going to cut that discoloration and brighten and lift under the eye. And I like multi-use products, so like a lip and cheek, you can use the same blush color as a lipstick.If you have a cream blush, and a little pot, you can put that on your cheeks and pop some on your lips, and two products in one. I think we all need a little brow help unless you naturally have full brows. A brow pencil, or even easier is a wand that you can deposit pigment on and brush through your brows to get just a little extra tint especially for blondes or gingers, they tend to need a little bit more color and their brows because they're so fair. And a mascara. But you know, if I could only pick two things, I would say an under-eye concealer and the lip and cheek product.Adding color to the lips and cheeks. Gives that youthful—you know we all have more color when we're younger, right? And our lips and our cheeks, you want to look like you took an invigorating walk. So, all the color that, you know, the flush that comes to your cheek when you exercise, place that on the apple of your cheeks and put it on your lips, and it does a whole, whole lot, goes a long way.Dr. Hall: It also serves to highlight those areas that tend to lose volume as we age.Claire: Absolutely.Dr. Hall: So, in some ways, faking a little bit more cheek volume, which is very youthful.Claire: Faking. You say faking; I say playing up.Dr. Hall: You say playing up? See?Claire: I can't—Dr. Hall: You say ‘po-taa-to,' I say ‘po-tah-to.'Claire: [laugh]. But you know another tip for aging skin. And again, generally don't speak to age, but anytime you put an illuminator or something that has a glow to it, or something that has pearlescence, or—God forbid—glitter in it, if you put that on your cheekbones and you're concerned with texture in your skin, what is that going to do? Highlights or draws attention to whatever area that you use it in. So, if you put it on a heavily textured area, then it's going to bring that area out.So, I might recommend not using—you know, use something that has hydration to it, that's going to add a glow that looks like it's coming from within, but maybe don't use a pearlescent topical highlighter. Does that make sense to you?Dr. Hall: It does. It does, yeah. Very well. Very well. So, I'm still thinking about this two-for-one product and I'm—Claire: Your mind blown.Dr. Hall: My mind is blown. I'm also—you've inspired me. I'm going to, on the way home today, I'm going to go buy one of those, like, shampoo-body wash combos.Claire: [laugh]. It's the same idea.Dr. Hall: Same—Claire: Yeah.Dr. Hall: Totally same idea.Claire: See, women are masters at multitasking. So, we just continue to blow your mind about how we can multitask.Dr. Hall: I think if most guys take any more shortcuts to their daily grooming routine, like, it would be a bad place to live.Claire: Right.Dr. Hall: Yeah.Claire: It's over.Dr. Hall: Yeah. Yeah. Because you live with three of them, so—Claire: I do.Dr. Hall: —you know how that goes.Claire: I have two small boys and one large boy: My husband. And it's not pretty. It's not pretty in my house.Dr. Hall: I joke around that I'm my wife's oldest child.Claire: I say that same exact thing. But here's the problem. It's not a joke.Dr. Hall: No.Claire: It's the—it's the truth.Dr. Hall: No it is very, very true. Very true. So, I very much want to be respectful of your time, so we can kind of wrap this up. Is there one message that you would like people to take away from our conversation today?Claire: There are no industry secrets out there. They're all on the internet, right? We've talked about that. I think the secret is that it's not that complicated. I think that women need to not let the beauty industry overwhelm them and look for the simple ways that they can play up a few things that they like about themselves, and believe that is enough.Choose a few things that you like about yourself—which means you have to stop and identify a few things that you like about yourself—this is actual homework—and find a way to play that up. If you have great lips, if you love the volume in your lips, lip, and cheek color. Instantly going to bring so much life and color to the face. If you have great brows, play them up. If you have great eyes, play them up.But don't fall victim to the idea that you have to have all the things, that you have to be contouring, and highlighting, and wearing a smokey eye, and have these full brows, and have this—it's too much. All of it's too much. I think simplicity needs to be our goal, not perfection.Dr. Hall: I think that's a very profound message and one that I think we could all learn from. So, where can people find more about you?Claire: My website, clairebalest.com. My Instagram, clairebalest, pretty simple.Dr. Hall: Pretty simple. We'll link all that stuff in the [show notes 00:53:02], so that if you're listening and want to learn more about Claire, you can go there. Do check out her beauty box. That is the one thing that my wife asked for Christmas was one of Claire's beauty boxes. So, check that out; they're super cool. And, again, simplistic and designed to, kind of, bring the best of you out. So Claire, thanks a bunch. We'll have to do this again.Claire: Thank you.Dr. Hall: Thanks for listening to The Trillium Show. You can keep up with the latest on the podcast at jhallmd.com. Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you want to connect with us on social media, you can find us at @jhallmd on Instagram and Twitter and @DrHallPlasticSurgery on Facebook. Remember, be the change you wish to see in the world.

Highlights:   “An inordinate amount of Virginia Democrats have switched parties because they believe that the Democrat Party now listens only to special interest groups like the Teachers' Unions rather than parents!”“According to Gallup, the party identification gap has completely reversed. Now, the Republicans lead Democrats 47 to 42%. In short, Democrats dropped in support by 7 points while Republicans gained in support by 7 points representing an overall 14 point shift in party  affiliation. The GOP has the largest advantage over Democrats that we've seen in more than 25  years! In a generation!”“Lifelong Democrats are defecting and joining the new MAGA-based America First Republican Party.”“Voters are leaving the Democrats in droves and it promises nothing short of a bloodbath in the 2022 midterms, which will hopefully be but a prelude to the decisive and triumphant Return of the King in 2024.”Timestamps:   [02:13] Media's latest article sounding the alarm that Democrats are switching parties[04:10] How the GOP is becoming the ‘parent' party and they are leading the Dems in terms of party identification gap [06:12] On leftugees in Florida registering Republicans and how Latino are defecting to GOP[08:45] How other voters are abandoning the Democrats in drovesResources: JOIN ME and DON TRUMP JR in HOUSTON on JAN 29! Sign-up NOW and get an EXCLUSIVE INVITATION to our LIVE Q&A!!! A Special Invitation from Dr. Steve Turley (turleytalks.com)It's time to CHANGE AMERICA and Here's YOUR OPPORTUNITY To Do Just That! https://change.turleytalks.com/Ep. 824 Stephen Colbert Has a COMPLETE MELTDOWN!!!Get your own MyPillow here. Enter my code TURLEY at checkout to get a DISCOUNT: https://www.mypillow.com/turleyPatriotSwitch.comGet Your Brand-New PATRIOT T-Shirts and Merch Here: https://store.turleytalks.com/What is CRT? Where does CRT come from? Download your FREE guide from Dr. Steve Turley and find out WHY Americans are turning against CRITICAL RACE THEORY!!! https://www.turleytalks.com/wokeBecome a Turley Talks Insiders Club Member and get your first week FREE!!: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com/welcomeFight Back Against Big Tech Censorship! Sign-up here to discover Dr. Steve's different social media options …. but without censorship! https://www.turleytalks.com/en/alternative-media.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture!If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts. 

Gupta Program Brain Retraining™ is described as a powerful revolutionary neuroplasticity and holistic health program for chronic conditions. The program has changed the lives of many and is recommended by a host of internationally renowned specialists, including Dr Neil Nathan and Dr Michael Ruscio – both former guests of the Metagenics Institute Podcast. In this episode, Nathan speaks to Ashok, founder of Gupta Program Brain Retraining™ about the potential of this program for the treatment of long COVID. Listen in to hear Gupta's hypothesis and why brain retraining may be a useful option for those experiencing long COVID. *Highlights * An introduction to the Gupta Program Brain Retraining™ (2:00) The Gupta Program for long COVID (7:30) The value of brain retraining (12:30) The hypothesis behind long COVID (15:00) The insula and immune responses (24:30) Long COVID trial (32:30) About The Gupta Program (35:00) Discussion regarding COVID-19 vaccines (42:00) Future directions for research (50:00) Useful Links The Gupta Program website: https://www.guptaprogram.com/ 28-day free trial: https://www.guptaprogram.com/free-trial/ Paper - Mindfulness-Based Program Plus Amygdala and Insula Retraining (MAIR) for the Treatment of Women with Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial - https://www.guptaprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/jcm-09-03246.pdf

As the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Kong Inc., Marco Palladino takes great pride in the company he has built from the ground up. Marco's story begins with his move from Italy to San Francisco with no money and a 3-month visa. Today, he and his fellow Co-Founder, Augusto Marietti, have undoubtedly earned that pride.In this episode of Cloud Native Startup, we explore Marco's life journey, and he reflects on how his obsession with building Kong led to its innovative success. We also discuss why Kong's pivot was a risk worth taking, compare building companies around open source, dive into the importance of releasing trust as a technical founder, and more.Highlights: An overview of Marco's role as Co-Founder and CTO, how it has evolved, and the origin of Kong. (00:10) Why Kong pivoted from an API marketplace to a technology vendor – and Marco looks back on the wins and challenges in the early days of Kong. (05:56) A discussion about building a company around open source – why Marco embraces mistakes as he reflects on Kong's global impact. (13:20) Key pieces of advice for technical founders (22:15) Marco talks about his experience as a young entrepreneur and provides insight into why this journey has defined him as a leader. (27:49) Links:Marco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcopalladino/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekonginc   Kong Inc.: https://konghq.com

We are joined this week by the legendary Mirt the Moneylender, played by the legendary Ed Greenwood - creator of the Forgotten Realms.Highlights:- An episode preamble by Elminster of Shadowdale- The importance of a consistent policy in adventuring- How Laeral keeps her wand at the ready- How Mirt and Durnan tackled the Undermountain- The secret to long life- Preferred method for dealing with tax collectors- Why tradesman don't all have Rings of Featherfall- The real scourge of The Forgotten Realms: nepotism- Mirt's favorite magic weapon- The statute of limitations on bounties- The history of Durnan's facial hair- How to handle Waterdeep nobility- What keeps Mirt up at night---Thank you for downloading and listening to Rod In Flagon! Help us spread the word ahead of our Winter Solstice charity drive - where we will donate some amount (TBD) for every download the Winter Solstice episode receives the week it is posted. More details to come!

Have you ever wondered what interval training constitutes? In this episode, Professor Martin Gibala provides valuable commentary on this form of exercise, including lessons learned from research and its impact on health and wellbeing. Martin Gibala is a Professor of Kinesiology and Faculty of Science Research Chair at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. His research examines the integrative physiology of exercise at the molecular to whole body level in both healthy individuals and those with chronic disease. He has co-authored a bestselling book on the science of time-efficient exercise, The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That's Smarter, Faster, Shorter (Penguin Random House, 2017). If you are unsure about intermittent exercise or have any reservations about high intensity interval training, the information provided in this episode may answer questions, alleviate concerns, and even have you incorporating in this accessible form of exercise into your weekly schedule. *Highlights * An introduction to interval training (4:10) The benefits of interval training (13:00) Risks associated with high intensity exercise (23:30) Green zone training (26:00) Exercise for body composition, muscle mass and mood (32:00) About exercise snacks (38:00) Cardio fitness is achievable (48:00) Does the time of day matter? (57:30) The One-Minute Workout (62:00) Useful links Martin Gibala's website: https://martingibala.com/ Martin Gibala's book, The One-Minute Workout: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/533236/the-one-minute-workout-by-martin-gibala-with-christopher-shulgan/9780399183669/

Celebrating her 100th episode of Update in Under 30 and welcomed back to the Metagenics Institute Podcast by popular demand – it's quite the month for Rachel Arthur! In this episode, the Naturopath and diagnostics aficionado shares her exceptional understanding of iron studies. Rachel covers when to test and why, how to assess each marker, confounders, and important considerations for certain populations, including pregnant women and those who are inflamed or obese. If you're a clinician eager to improve your understanding of iron studies, you will not be disappointed. *Highlights * An evolutionary perspective on iron (10:50) Important considerations pre-iron testing (17:00) Which markers do not reliably reflect of iron status (22:20) Transferrin (27:00) Transferrin saturation (38:00) Ferritin (51:00) What you might not know about iron supplementation (1:00:00) Useful Links Rachel Arthur's webpage - https://rachelarthur.com.au/ Update in Under 30 - https://rachelarthur.com.au/product-category/update-in-under-30/

New York Times bestseller Tools of Titans is with us in this podcast! We're enjoying Tim's insights again as this was one of our fan's favorite episodes! Highlights An awesome book! - 4:59 Problems that you're trying to solve - 6:43 Starting to use the right tools - 7:01 Spending time - 8:32 The opportunity of having a podcast - 10:30 Interviewing speakers in the US - 12:53 Constantly trying to hire people smarter than you - 15:39 Not being an investor - 22:56 Sleeping better at night - 25:10 Thinking on long-term planning - 26:37 The importance of goal setting - 33:56 Where you can find his books - 35:00 Episode Resources Connect with Ari Meisel https://lessdoing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/arimeisel/ https://www.facebook.com/lessdoing/ 

Connecting two unrelated fields can lead to world-changing discoveries. Dr. Claudius Conrad has led both the medical and music industry in combining music and surgery, revolutionizing laparoscopic robotic surgery and the approach surgeons take to building their teams and healing their patients. Joining Fran Racioppi as the first in-person guest of the podcast, Dr. Conrad explains how the use of music can not only facilitate the healing process in patients, but also improve the performance of surgeons and other healthcare professionals in the operating room itself. Listen in to learn how being a Steinway & Sons music composer and a German Special Forces Sniper have propelled him to lead the world in minimally invasive pancreatic surgery; and vice-versa! Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights:-An explanation of the connection between music and surgical medicine in terms of skill comparison, precision, zero tolerance for failure and both as a “performance.”-Dr. Conrad talks about his recruitment into the German Special Forces Sniper unit and his double major in medicine and music.-Discussion on the mindset and preparation required to become an elite surgeon and an elite pianist; the need to work everyday towards the goals.-Dr. Conrad details how to create a recording album and speaks about his piano album Healing Hands.-Fran & Dr. Conrad engage in a detailed discussion on Minimally Invasive Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Robotic Laparoscopic surgery and how Dr. Conrad leads the medical industry in the use of robots in this field.-Discussion on the Whipple Procedure and the increase of pancreatic cancer diagnosis over the last 30 years. -Dr. Conrad discusses how he organizes and builds his teams of elite surgeons. What he looks for and how he uses music to form bonds between the team. -Tips on how to manage a group of top performers in a multi-disciplinary team unified by the medical profession tenets of “do no harm” and “for the best of the patient.” -Analysis of the generational shift in medicine from the baby boomers to Gen X and now Gen Z; including the rise of AI & Machine Learning.Quotes:-”If everybody thinks it's a bad idea, yet your heart tells you to pursue it, it's a clear sign that this is a perfect idea, and you should go for it.”-”I am certainly a master at failure. But I am also a master at getting back up again.”-”You have to learn how to learn and make it a habit to be uncomfortable.”-”Being a surgeon helps me become a better pianist, and being a pianist helps me become a better surgeon. Science and art, precision and creativity, discipline and transcendence. In the end, both are about connection.”-"Surgeons, who have to execute prolonged motor performance, often enjoy so-called ‘activating' music."-”Give yourself three goals in life, ideally ones that you are not already excelling in, and make it a point to get better at those. By doing so you will become a better person.”-”I am looking for people who are better than me in at least one aspect.”-“Find what motivates each member on your team.”Dr. Conrad's Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Improve your technical skill set-Maintain a welcoming personality-Increase knowledge

As an entrepreneur, Andy Seely has experienced his share of challenges and failures. Instead of letting it stop him, Andy had far more empathy for small business owners as he helps them scale by successfully using Facebook and Google Ads  Enjoy Listening!  HIGHLIGHTS: An immigrant's story of failures, bankruptcy, and rising up in the land of opportunity. What the pandemic has taught Andy and how he perceived it as a great opportunity even though it was a tough 2020? How did the tough times help Andy start his business of Creatively Disruptive? The opportunity is there especially for small businesses and how to make sure they fulfill for their customers?  How the Small Business Marketing Academy can help you get more customers and make more money? QUOTES: "You can only control what you control, you can't control what other people do." - Andy Seeley "It's really important for people to know that whilst you’re breathing and your heart's beating and all those good things, there's always hope for great things." - Andy Seeley "The take away from that is perseverance, don't give up and also keep your eye on the goal." - Andy Seeley "Going through tough times really built a lot of empathy in me towards small businesses." - Andy Seeley "Major growth comes with client's staying with you."- Andy Seeley RESOURCES: "Pay-what-you-can" from $0 - $350, for lifetime access to the marketing academy courses. CONNECT WITH ANDY SEELEY: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn CONNECT WITH EMI: Join the Tribe of Leaders Community on Facebook Download Your FREE guide so you always have leads knocking on your door!  Facebook LinkedIN Instagram

Tripp Milligan is the Account Manager of Ziglift. As a full-service integrator, Ziglift has over 20 years of expertise in managing challenging project timelines. From project inception to managing the production and shipping schedules from multiple countries around the world as well as prioritizing installation best practices and safety, they are able to reduce risk and maintain flexible project timelines. Their inventory includes both new and used shelving, and pallet racking solutions from top manufacturers such as Interlake Mecalux, Frazier, Advance, and many more. By working with various liquidation companies around the U.S., they are able to offer the largest inventory of used material handling equipment and assorted supplies. Highlights An existing building vs. a new building - 3:24 Adjusting the terms - 11:24 The cost of moving - 13:33 Having the ability to expand - 14:44 How to support a customer - 22:50 The transition period - 26:22 The timeframe of moving - 27:36 The need of more industrial buildings these days - 41:25 Looking for warehousing space - 42:20 Seeing more automations - 43:21 Episode Resources Connect with Justin Smith https://smithcre.com/ https://www.lee-associates.com/ JBSmith@LeeIrvine.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbsmith Connect with Tripp Milligan https://www.linkedin.com/in/tripp-milligan-685b103/ 

It's time for another guest episode of The Limitless Life Experience Podcast, and this time I'm chatting to the amazing Lauren Derrett. She's a mother of 4, step mother of 2, and founder of reusable sanitary towel brand taking the world by storm - Wear ‘Em Out, but as you'll find out in this episode, she's had a number of ventures and projects that have led her to wear she is now. We first met several years ago when we were in the same hypnobirthing organisation; Lauren became my doula, and has been a coaching client of mine  since then too. In this episode, she takes us right back to the beginning, telling us how she went from dropping out of school at 14 to being the successful business owner she is today. We reveal the flip side of success, and all the stress that goes on behind the scenes of a business, as well as the pressure to show up and be the face of a brand. And - as being able to give back is important to Lauren, we discuss how making an impact is just as important as making an income (including how Wear ‘Em Out are making a difference in the world!). What's more - we talk about the difference between a product or service based business, and the challenges that come with both. For anyone in business - product based or other - I just know that you're going to find this conversation so incredibly inspiring. So what are you waiting for? Come and play! Highlights An introduction to Lauren {3:39}Lauren's journey in business {9:37}Finding a gap in the market {18:37}Being the face of the brand {25:39}Trusting your gut  {27:15}Creating a product based business {31:27}The flip side of success {34:36}Giving back {37:35}What does greatness mean to Lauren? {42:44}What Lauren's most proud of {43:48}Lauren's goals for next year {46:03} Quotes “Actually if you Google it, there's a million companies that are doing this, but there is a really, really massive hole in the marketing area of this product. So when I created our brand, my biggest investment at the time of time, money and brain power was the brand itself.”“I just went based off what I would want in a pad, and what I would want for a brand, and my audience. And being aware of who I connected with and how I could talk to them, and not convince them - but empower them to see this as a viable option for them.”“One of the most powerful things I can do in my business every single day is to go onto my stories and show up as myself.”“Greatness for me is to be able to contribute, work hard, be grateful and give back as much as you can.”“200,000 tons of menstrual products hits UK landfills per year. They take up to 800 years to decompose. And 4.8 pieces of menstrual waste are found per hundred meters of British beach is being cleaned at the moment.” Links of interestFind Lauren on Instagramwww.wearemout.co.ukFind me on Instagram My Facebook page  You can read the transcript here.Faith + Action = Miracles

In this episode, Dr. Downie and Naren discuss NAP, what it is and the importance of NAP for your website, SEO and scoring. Naren goes in depth about how NAP works and what your marketing team should do to keep your NAP consistent Highlights: An introduction to Naren and Ekwa What is NAP? The impact of NAP on SEO and Google Maps Your marketing team should constantly be finding profiles and fixing them Every NAP site sends traffic to your website Don't just grow the score, grow the number of NAP sites YouTube Show: www.youtube.com/thegistshow Website: www.Imagedermatology.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeaninedownie/

Bringing truth to the financial world, the McGriffs talk about a review of Nelson Nash's Book: Becoming Your Own Banker. They dive into a specific section of his book “The Problem”, so stay tuned and enjoy this episode!   Highlights: An alternative way to handle financial matters in life - 2:26 What they appreciate about Nelson Nash - 2:43 The section called "The Problem" - 3:00 Nelson's “typical American's spending habits” - 3:33 The problem that a lot of people miss - 4:30 Nash using analogies to describe situations and explains - 6:44 Recapture the interest - 8:51 Be successful as a bank - 9:15 Getting a high rate of return - 11:48 Segment our lives in financial terms - 12:00 The biggest thing to take into account when it comes to starting a bank - 12:38 Financing everything that you purchase? - 14:02 It is about a banking system - 15:35 Wanting to have as much certainty as possible - 17:15 An analogy explaining Nelson's thoughts - 18:17 A certain amount of certainty - 19:54 If you are not growing, you are dying - 25:10   Resources and Links: https://www.themcgriffalliance.com joel@themcgriffalliance.com colton@themcgriffalliance.com  Phone: 205-991-4448    How to Listen: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Listen on Stitcher

In this new podcast, Joel and Colton McGriff discuss the journey of how to become your own banker. They go deeper into Nelson Nash's concepts and make a part series of this discussion. Stay tuned and enjoy! Highlights: An impactful book - 1:17 Read Nelson's book more than two times - 2:12 The importance of taking control of the banking function - 2:40 Understanding how the whole system works - 3:13 The banking function - 3:37 Central bank systems - 4:59 Having control of your finances - 8:11 Discovering the Infinite Banking Function - 9:00 What does it mean to gain control? - 11:59 What it means to have a great coach - 14:04 The importance of coaching - 16:20 Resources and Links: https://www.themcgriffalliance.com joel@themcgriffalliance.com colton@themcgriffalliance.com  Phone: 205-991-4448  How to Listen: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Listen on Stitcher

The McGriff talk about the responsibility that we are undertaking as the contributor to our 401k. Also, how and why we think in certain ways when it comes to financing by giving us by giving a little bit of an analogy from the sport that they love most: basketball. Stay tuned and listen to Joel and Colton bringing their intellectual wisdom!   Highlights: An analogy with basketball - 0:40 We often make decisions without knowing all the information - 3:17 Talking about the 401 (K) - 3:43 Control equals freedom - 5:41 401 (K) as a retirement strategy - 8:07 Looking at  401 (K) plans and mutual funds - 10:12 Getting money as often as possible - 10:57 Keep the money as long as possible - 12:46 How much control do we have in a situation that is totally uncertain - 16:15 Encouraging people to understand the difference between savings and investments - 23:16   Resources and Links: https://www.themcgriffalliance.com joel@themcgriffalliance.com colton@themcgriffalliance.com  Phone: 205-991-4448    How to Listen: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Listen on Stitcher

Today I'm talking with my friends Carlos and Amanda Vargas about the “hell” season of their marriage (her words), and how they had to come to terms with unresolved sexual sin in their marriage and what it looked like to get on the path to healing. I've known Amanda and Carlos for years, we are in-real-life friends, and I am inspired and grateful for their humility and honesty about their marriage and what they've gone through, and where they are now. To listen, click below. Show Notes! Highlights: An emotional affair [15:55] Carlos on growing up with a dad in prison [19:00] Why did Amanda stay in the relationship? [22:50] Why did Carlos turn back to Amanda? [26:10] The dangers of pornography [32:00] Working towards a healthy marriage [34:40] Counseling advice [38:10] What to do if you struggle with pornography [39:21] How to find an accountability group [44:05] What does marriage look like now? [47:20] Protecting your marriage [50:22] Advice from Amanda and Carlos on affairs [54:15] Key Scripture: “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
 It shall not return to Me void,
 But it shall accomplish what I please,
 And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”
 
 Isaiah 55:11 Books: Every Man's Battle by Stephen by Arterburn, Fred Stoeker and Mike Yorkey Quotes: “I have got to find my identity in God. I have got to stop trying to find my identity in my husband and I need to start looking at my own life and say, “What are areas that I need to grow in?” [24:53] “Turning from focusing on him and the things that he was doing wrong, accepting that it is out of my control to change him and that only the Holy Spirit can do that. And starting to focus on what God wanted to change, in my self, and my relationship and identity in God, is really what made me realize that I can stay and that God can work through me and through Carlos, and He can bring about redemption in our marriage. ” [25:40] “When God says children are a blessing, they really are a blessing.” [28:50] “I think that, pornography is one of the biggest leading causes to affairs.” [33:30] “Be the person you are looking for, for somebody else.” [44:45] “Let's be honest about everything. If there is something that we aren't telling each other, then that is something the enemy can use against us, to start something else. So we are really big on honesty, communication and boundaries.” [53:03] “If you are finding your identity and putting your trust in God, then ultimately the outcome is up to Him.” [56:50] “Do the hard work, and trust God to do the rest of it.” [57:08]   Related: What I Know About Cheating and Consequences Listen to Episode 1 - Susan's Story (an intro to The Complicated Heart Podcast) HERE. You can also listen on: iTunes Stitcher Soundcoud Google Play! Get it! Every other Tuesday I send out a fun letter to let you know what's going on, what I'm loving, and what I think you'd like to know! To get it, just enter your email below! Email Address Sign Up Thank you!