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After a motorcycle racing crash left his father with a traumatic brain injury, Ari Henning's family life with motorcycles came to a stop. Years later, a journey shaped by his father's past began leading Ari toward Motorcyclist, RevZilla and a career neither of them could have planned.
How did a group of notoriously difficult French philosophers become intellectual rock stars on American college campuses — and how much do their ideas matter today? In The Frenchmen, writer and editor Emily Eakin traces the unlikely rise of French theory and the thinkers who transformed how a generation understood language, truth, power, and identity. In this conversation with guest host Michael Kovnat, Emily explains why figures like Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault became irresistible to students in the '70s and '80s, and how theory offered both intellectual sophistication and a new way to challenge the establishment. They explore how these ideas helped shape identity politics and our modern suspicion of institutions, why theory eventually fell out of fashion, and the scandals that accelerated its decline. Plus, Emily makes a surprising case for why the age of AI might prove some of the French theorists right.
Hi Babes! I wanted to reshare one of my favorite minisodes I've done while I'm out on Mat leave. Enjoy and have a great week! MWAH Original Description: Have you ever felt like you shouldn't start something because “Everyone else is doing it” or “the space is too crowded?” Today we'll discuss the Myth of Crowded spaces and what that has to do with candles. Promise it will make sense later From This Episode, You'll learn:-Why I believe there's no such thing as "too crowded of a space"-The reason your idea will work-How a story about candles gives you the ultimate retort to anyone trying to discourage your dreams!
What if you could hop on a train to O'Hare International Airport and it only took 15 minutes to get there? That's the idea behind the O'Hare Flyer, a fast-rail connecting the Loop to the airport using existing railways from CSX and Union Pacific.Leaders behind the project hope to get started next year.In the Loop hears from the people who want to make the idea a reality. We also check in with a transportation expert about what this could mean for travelers.GUESTS: Mark Walbrun, co-founder and chief development officer, O'Hare FlyerDave Lundy, co-founder and CEO, O'Hare FlyerJoseph Schwieterman, director of the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, DePaul University
In hour three, beginning the hour with a 10 question quiz only REAL Dolphins fans would know the answers to. Two teams projected to have a worse offensive season than the Fins. Plus, checking in with Will Manso who is live in California
The most famous work of our newest Doctor of the Church is, of course, The Idea of a University—a collection that explores the essence of a Catholic university education. But fewer people know about St. John Henry Newman's extensive efforts in primary and secondary education: Newman's part was not just as an educational theorist, but a school founder, who played every nitty-gritty role from fundraising to parent relations, from essay grading to student mentoring, even processing repair orders and playing second violin to fill out the little school's orchestra. Dr. Paul Shrimpton has spent decades studying Newman's interest in education, from theory to practice. Today on HeightsCast, he invites us into Newman's vision for younger students, their teachers, and grammar schools as places of "grounding" and "a really liberal education." Chapters: 00:05:18 Co-patron of the Church's educational mission 00:07:50 Timeline of Newman as educator 00:20:25 Different models of student freedom 00:27:39 Methods of study for young people 00:34:11 Newman: a personal, hands-on educator 00:39:26 The role of a teacher 00:48:23 Partnership with parents 00:57:39 Forthcoming book on Newman: education and practice Links: "Drawing New Maps of Hope" apostolic letter by Pope Leo XIV The Idea of a University by John Henry Newman Historical Sketches, especially vol. 3, by John Henry Newman "Personal Influence: The Means of Propagating Truth" by John Henry Newman The Adeodatus Series on Catholic Education & Culture by The Catholic University of America Press (publisher for Dr. Shrimpton's forthcoming book, St. John Henry Newman and his Idea of a School, spring 2027) A Catholic Eton?: Newman's Oratory School by Paul Shrimpton The Making of Men: Idea and Reality of Newman's University in Oxford and Dublin by Paul Shrimpton The Most Dangerous Man in England: Newman and the Laity by Paul Shrimpton Also on the Forum: A Whole Education: Teaching Persons, Not Just Subjects featuring Michael Moynihan The Idea of a Catholic University featuring Dr. Peter Kilpatrick Featured Opportunities: Fall Open House at The Heights School (October 24, 2026) Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026)
Follow Him: A Come, Follow Me Podcast featuring Hank Smith & John Bytheway
Dr. Adam Miller examines how Ecclesiastes dismantles our illusions about success, happiness, and desire and points us toward the surprising freedom found in sacrifice and the life of Jesus Christ.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NIJxU_FPHgcNOW AVAILABLE INSpanish: @followHIMespañol French: @followHIMFrançais Portuguese: @followHIMPortuguês ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastPart 2 - 0:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Adam Miller0:24 Happiness Depends on Wisdom2:10 Loving the Idea of Love4:09 Jesus and the Wisdom Tradition8:03 The Despair of Winning11:07 The Ghost of Special Adam13:12 Ecclesiastes is Hard Medicine16:12 Vanity of Vanities18:29 Hopeless About Everything Else20:43 Nothing New Under the Sun23:19 Chasing the Wind25:16 What If You Got Everything27:41 Success Still Doesn't Satisfy30:21 Hope in Jesus Alone31:41 To Everything a Season34:37 Human, Animal, and Divine37:32 Why We Need Jesus Christ39:12 Sacrifice Everything40:46 The Rich Young Ruler43:40 Charity is the Difference45:17 Breaking up the Transactional Gospel47:22 Take Up Christ's Life49:17 Remember Your Creator51:01 Divine Melancholy53:44 End of Part 2 - Dr. Adam MillerThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
1. Internal water pump replacement on a Ford Explorer 2. 09 Nissan 370 Z car noise 3. 16 Dodge Journey antilock codes 4. 383 Mopar fuel pump block off 5. 11 Sienna van trans drain and fill 6. 17 Pacifica engine replacement maybe? 7. 15 Rav 4 rear end squeak 8. 26 Maverick oil change time questions
This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with long-time shop foreman Toby Bishop to unpack how Oakley's shop operations are evolving to better serve owner-operators. They cover the design and opening of the new West Shop, the full remodel of the East Shop, and planned upgrades to the wash bay, including floor and lighting improvements. Toby explains Oakley's work-release and reentry programs with the state of Arkansas, highlighting how they give incarcerated individuals a real second chance and help them become strong employees. A major focus is the upcoming fleet-wide tire and wheel change from 11R24.5 to 22.5, why manufacturers are phasing out 24.5s, and how Oakley will manage costs, casings, and logistics during the transition. They also discuss trailer specs with MAC, strategies for keeping trailers looking sharp, and the underused capabilities of the Reserve LA terminal. The key takeaway for drivers: Oakley is investing heavily in facilities, equipment, and people to improve efficiency, safety, appearance, and long-term cost savings, and driver communication is critical to making these changes work. Key topics in today's conversation include: Truck Show Announcement and Sponsor Shoutouts (0:12) Introducing Toby Bishop and Purpose of Shop Conversation (4:34) New West Shop Overview and Design Goals (7:47) Ventilation Challenges, Storage Additions, and Morale Boost (10:31) How the Old East Shop Was Emptied and Fully Remodeled (13:34) Repurposed Brick Sign From Original Office Building (21:32) How Oakley's Work Release Program With Arkansas Works (25:51) Wash Bay Layout and Purpose of the Third Express Bay (31:20) Why Drivers Can't Just Wash Anything and City Sampling Rules (32:39) Illumiclear Clear Coat Failing on Tanks and Removal Plan (39:41) Why Oakley Is Changing From 11R24.5 to 22.5 Tires (41:23) Dollars per Tire, Wheel, and Mount Adding Up Across Fleet (48:42) Ground Clearance Loss Going to 22.5 and Low Pro Risks (52:17) Tank Trailer Spec Changes to Reduce Valves and Components (56:12) Reserve Terminal Capabilities in Shop and Wash Bays (1:00:37) Idea of a Ready Yard for Trailers and Dispatch Benefits (1:02:17) Growing Pains, Space Limits, and Future Shop Expansion (1:03:57) Parting Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up (1:06:27) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"To do something creative you have got to believe in the superior genius of a group of people. The intergroup learning will compensate for any weakness you believe you have." Notable Moments [00:00] Bob Weis Shares a Dream Chasing Update [02:52] Introducing Imagineer Joe Rohde [05:46] The Collaboration Behind Floating Mountains [07:04] Setting Direction Without Controlling the Team [08:12] How Collaboration Changes an Idea [11:07] Pushing Beyond Expected Creative Boundaries [14:39] Why Creatives Need Other People [15:57] Joe Rohde's Perspective on AI [28:01] Understanding the Potential Value of Creativity Creative collaboration is more than bringing people together to execute one person's idea. According to legendary Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde, the contributions of the team should help shape what the idea ultimately becomes. Bob Weis returns to the show to share a conversation with Joe about his new book, Floating Mountains, and the philosophy behind his work. Joe explains why a director should provide direction rather than commands, how strong teams allow people to compensate for one another's weaknesses, and why truly original work rarely comes from individual genius alone. Joe also shares his perspective on AI and where he sees its greatest potential for artists. Take a listen to hear why the unpredictable way humans make connections still matters so much to creativity and how we can learn to see possibilities in the raw materials in front of us. Read the blog for more from this episode. For Further Exploration Joe Rohde's book Floating Mountains Bob Weis's book Dream Chasing Dream Chasing Podcast – Launching October 1, 2026 Dream Chasing Holiday Audiobook – Coming Soon! Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry
Artist Holli McEntegart's work has spent years exploring the idea of care, from motherhood and childbirth.
Professor of psychology Angela Duckworth is famous for her work on grit — the combination of passion and perseverance that leads to high achievement. But she's come to an increasing appreciation for the fact that success isn't just a matter of the qualities inside you; it's also driven by what's outside you — your peers, your mentors, and even your zip code.Today on the show, Angela, whose latest book is Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, shares how our environments play a much bigger role in shaping us than we realize. She explains the three-box model of behavior, why relying on willpower is a fallible strategy for altering your habits, and why the most effective way to change yourself is to change what's around you. We discuss how different situations bring out different versions of ourselves and how to shape your surroundings to encourage good habits, mitigate bad ones, and become who you want to be — whether that means rearranging what's on your desk or moving across the country.Resources Related to the PodcastAngela's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #210 — Got Grit?AoM Podcast #887: The Golden Rules of Success With Bob Bowman AoM Podcast #1,023: Is Self-Control Overrated? With Michael InzlichtDying Breed Article: The Power of "I Like," or Why Do People Hate the Idea of Motivation?AoM Article: Alexander Graham Bell's Secret to Greater ProductivityAoM Article: The Ceiling Word Art of Michel de MontaigneConnect With Angela DuckworthAngela's websiteAngela's faculty pageAngela on LinkedInAngela on IG0:00 Introduction 1:42 From Grit to Situated 4:18 Michael Phelps: Grit Meets Environment 8:43 The Three-Box Model Explained 12:28 Why Willpower Fails 19:18 Multiple Selves & Code Switching 26:30 Saving a Marriage Through Situational Change 31:51 Curating Your Physical Space 38:26 Shaping Your Digital Environment 43:14 Social Environment & Accountability 47:05 Culture, Microcultures & the Flywheel 53:15 Start With Situational AwarenessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Serie: El hogar a la luz del evangelio, con Laura González-De-Chávez. Ep1. El hogar existe porque Dios es un Dios que habita.
Bernardo Kastrup, PhD, is a computer scientist, who has recently completed a second doctoral degree in philosophy. He is author of Rationalist Spirituality, Why Materialism is Baloney, Dreamed Up Reality, Meaning in Absurdity, Brief Peeks Beyond, More Than Allegory, The Idea of the World, and Decoding Schopenhauer's Metaphysics. His latest book is Decoding Jung's Metaphysics: The Archetypal Semantics of an Experiential Universe. He has published several papers on Scientific American's website arguing for metaphysical idealism. His website is https://www.bernardokastrup.com/. In this interview, rebooted from 2021, he addresses a series of questions related to the possibilities for different versions of postmortem survival (i.e., reincarnation, possession, mediumistic communication, etc.) in the light of metaphysical idealism. He notes that, in all cases, he expects that the mental contents of personal consciousness will remain as part of an impersonal universal mind – i.e., the one mind that sees through the eyes of all creatures. With regard to the findings of psychical research and spiritualism, his attitude – while open-minded – was one of uncertainty and doubt concerning the quality of the purported evidence. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in "parapsychology" ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on March 15, 2021) For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com Check out New Thinking Allowed's AI chatbot. You can create a free account at awakin.ai/open/jeffreymishlove. When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It's almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove's Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh To order a copy of Charles T. Tart: Seventy Years of Exploring Consciousness and Parapsychology, go to https://amzn.to/4oOUJLn To order Decoding Schopenhauer's Metaphysics by Bernardo Kastrup, click here: https://amzn.to/36tQuxa. Bernardo Kastrup, Decoding Jung's Metaphysics: The Archetypal Semantics of an Experiential Universe – https://amzn.to/45WPcKz Bernardo Kastrup, The Idea of the World: A Multi-Disciplinary Argument for the Mental Nature of Reality – https://amzn.to/2zsuoib Bernardo Kastrup, Dreamed Up Reality: Diving Into the Mind to Uncover the Astonishing Hidden Tale of Nature – https://amzn.to/3bYAyEe Bernardo Kastrup, Why Materialism is Baloney – https://amzn.to/2TCSUEp
3 Takeaways from my conversation with Deniz Kent, CEO of Prolific Machines: 1. Moonshot thinking starts with a real problem. Deniz saw conflict over resources and asked: what if cells could make everything we need? That question built a company. 2. The best technology has the lowest cost AND highest quality. When those two things align — adoption follows. Every time. 3. Assemble people smarter than you. Deniz conceived the idea. Then got out of the way and hired scientists better than himself. That's leadership. --- About Deniz Kent, PhD • Co-Founder & CEO, Prolific Machines (Oct 2020–Present). Conceived the core technology, built the leadership team, and secured $90 M+ from top-tier investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Ki Tua Fund, Mayfield. • GSK, Scientist (Sep 2014–Sep 2015). Developed in-vitro monocyte-derived dendritic cell models to investigate tolerogenic receptors. • University of Bristol, Tumour Immunology Researcher (Sep 2014–Sep 2016). Investigated adenosinemediated suppression of CD8⁺ T cells. • UMass Medical School, Visiting Scholar (Jun 2019–Dec 2019). Advanced collaborative research on hepatic cell models. Domain expertise & credentials • Conceived the vision for optogenetic bio- manufacturing and moved to the U.S. to co-found and lead Prolific Machines. • PhD, Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, King's College London ('16–'20). Co-discovered a novel human liver stem cell population (Segal & Kent et al., Nat Comm 2019). Led first high-throughput small-molecule screen on iPSC-derived hepatocytes—identifying 7 novel hits, 2 under patent. • Technical specialties include optogenetics, single-cell RNAseq, iPSC differentiation, AI-driven bioprocess optimization Notable awards & recognitions • Deniz is a member of Founder's Pledge and was appointed to the World Economic Forum's Bioeconomy Initiative. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Deniz Kent, PhD: Website: https://www.prolific-machines.com X: https://x.com/prolificmachine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prolific-machines *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.
The school year is in full swing for most of the country. We want to remind you about your required 30-day transition IEP meeting if your child has transitioned to a new school or new program. If you haven't been offered this meeting, request it now for a check-in. Even without a transition, you can still request this meeting to get updates on your child's progress. Don't delay! Now is the time! Today's guest has her finger on the pulse of today's special education programs, support, and funding, and she's here to help us understand the current situation. Join us!Jennifer Coco has a background in law and a focused passion for advocating for kids with special needs and disabilities. After starting in the civil rights field, she joined the Southern Poverty Law Center as a special education attorney to tackle systemic challenges in providing equal access and opportunity at the intersection of disability and race. Currently, she serves as the interim executive director of The Center for Learner Equity. This national organization cares deeply about kids with disabilities having equal access to high-quality school choices and opportunity.Show Highlights:THIS moment matters! (“We are at a scary juncture.”)Is the infrastructure in place to follow through with the law?The federal government is not following through on the provisions of the IDEA.Understanding the gap between the provisions and implementation of the IDEASolutions for charter schools in serving kids with disabilities: resources, access, and system capacityJennifer's approach to championing and advocating for charter schoolsThe two biggest problems for charter schools with inclusive education are planning and design.Systemic problems affect us all!Key takeaways from Jennifer: “Don't abandon hope! We need to hold hands and demand better for our kids.”Get involved!Resources:Connect with Jennifer Coco: Website, Jennifer's LinkedIn, and CFLE LinkedIn.Contact us on social media or through our website for more information about the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org.Thank you for listening!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help other listeners find this show. Connect with us and reach out with any questions or concerns: Facebook, Instagram, X, IEP Website, and Email.
In this episode of Clover, I sit down with Andrea Bridges-Smith, founder of San Fenix, to talk about career pivots, finding confidence in front of an audience, and why a compelling story can make all the difference when you are trying to get people invested in an idea.Andrea's path has taken her from more than a decade in tech marketing to video production, political satire, and now presentation coaching for founders and executives. Along the way, she discovered that one of her greatest strengths was helping people get comfortable on camera and on stage. Today, she works with founders to clarify their stories, strengthen their pitch decks, and communicate their ideas in ways people will actually understand and remember.We also get into the flood of AI-generated content. We talk about using AI to eliminate repetitive work without handing over the creative process, why lived experience matters more than ever, and how companies can compete for attention by being willing to entertain, experiment, and sound like actual human beings.In this episode, we talk about:Why a founder's personal story can make a pitch far more memorable than credentials and numbers alone How to use AI to eliminate repetitive work without outsourcing your creativity or voice Why creating more content is not the answer—and what makes people actually stop and pay attention What separates founders who get people excited about their ideas from those with a good product but a forgettable pitch Why even confident, accomplished people can freeze on camera or on stage—and how Andrea helps them find the version of themselves that can command the roomNotable quotes:“If you're going to put out one post on LinkedIn a month that is a barn burner versus a garbage one every day, I will take that one post every single time.”“That lived experience of ‘why are you doing this?' is what really makes a story unique, and it's something that AI simply can't give you.”“The fear needs to go sit over there so that the excitement can come out.”“You think that you are competing with other companies in your space. Not true. You are competing with Netflix. You are competing with MrBeast. You are competing with a book on someone's shelf.”“Please, God, consider having fun with your content and do less of it and do it better.”Connect with Andrea Bridges-Smith on LinkedIn and learn more about her work with San Fenix.
Why do organizations say innovation is mission-critical, then create conditions that make innovation almost impossible?Fiona Stevenson has spent her career on both sides of that problem.After 12 years at Procter & Gamble, she co-founded The Idea Suite, an innovation consultancy that has worked across hundreds of innovation projects. She is also the co-author of Built for Breakthrough: Why Innovation Fails and How Smart Leaders Get It Right.In this conversation, Fiona joins Marc and Vassilis to unpack why innovation usually fails long before the idea itself is tested.They explore the famous Febreze story and why understanding the actual consumer problem changed the brand's trajectory, before getting into the organizational conditions required for innovation to survive.Fiona explains why big innovation ambitions often collide with tiny budgets, part-time teams and unrealistic timelines; why past data can become dangerous when designing for the future; and why innovators need to build evidence instead of waiting for certainty.The conversation also covers Fiona's six-stage innovation framework:Identify → Insights → Inspiration → Ideation → Iteration → ImplementationAnd perhaps a seventh: Intuition.Plus:Why “we should…” is not an ideaWhy “How might we?” is such a powerful innovation questionHow AI is dramatically lowering the cost of prototypingWhy AI should be an input, not the final outputHow implementation destroys good ideas through “death by a thousand cuts”Why innovation needs dedicated time, not calendar scrapsHow to create an innovation charterWhy the best first step is simply defining the problem properlyIf your organization wants innovation but struggles to actually get ideas into market, this episode is for you.Enjoy the show!Chapters:00:00 Why Innovation Dies Before the Whiteboard01:36 Meet Fiona Stevenson02:16 From P&G to Innovation Consulting04:07 Moving From Client Side to Consulting05:41 The Febreze Innovation Story09:09 Why Consumer Understanding Comes First10:59 What Is Innovation, Really?13:02 The Uber Opportunity Fiona Turned Down14:24 Different Types of Innovation16:23 Big Innovation Ambitions vs. Organizational Reality17:44 Why Stakeholder Alignment Matters20:16 The Innovation Charter21:24 Fear and the Unknown22:00 Why Past Data Can Mislead Innovation23:48 Why Great Marketers Can Struggle With Innovation25:29 Getting Innovation Out the Door27:24 The Future Has No Data28:04 Challenging Assumptions With First Principles30:00 AI as a Tool for Building Evidence32:00 AI, Prototyping and Creative Potential32:51 AI Should Be an Input, Not the Output34:15 “We Should” Is Not an Idea36:03 Why “How Might We?” Changes the Conversation37:39 Fiona's Six I's of Innovation39:09 Insights, Inspiration & Ideation40:28 Why Iteration Matters41:53 Implementation and Death by a Thousand Cuts42:18 Protecting the Idea's DNA42:45 Is Intuition the Seventh I?45:05 Why Skipping Steps Kills Innovation47:06 The Most Undervalued Stage48:49 How Innovation Survives Budget Pressure50:17 Why Innovation Can't Be a Side Job51:39 What to Do Monday Morning53:48 Why Innovation Needs Champions54:26 It's Never Too Late to Redefine the Problem55:41 Built for Breakthrough Resources56:11 Where to Find FionaLink to the book:Built for Breakthrough - https://www.builtforbreakthrough.com/
What does it mean to fall in love with an object — and can an object become the focus of a genuine romantic relationship?In this episode of The StickyBeak, we dive into objectophilia, also known as objectum sexuality (OS) — a rare and often misunderstood phenomenon in which people experience romantic, emotional or sexual attraction to inanimate objects.From the woman who famously fell in love with and married the Berlin Wall to an objectophile who has formed a committed relationship with a roller coaster, this documentary-style episode explores what it means to experience love and attraction in a way most of us have never considered.What draws someone to an object? Can you really fall in love with something that can't love you back? And is objectophilia a fetish, a sexual orientation, an identity — or something more complex?We explore love, attachment, attraction, psychology, relationships and social stigma, while hearing directly from people who experience objectophilia themselves.If you've ever wondered what objectophilia is, why some people fall in love with objects, or what it's like to be in a relationship with something inanimate, this episode takes you inside a fascinating and unexpected world.Listen to The StickyBeak: She's in Love With a Roller Coaster: The People Who Fall in Love With Objects.Thank you so much to GaLooping for sharing her experiences.You can find her on Instagram here: @gigantischpropellerListen to her music on Suno here: @galooping1This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/
I was talking to my eldest son Jax the other day, and he said, "Dad, I got an idea of something you can talk about on your podcast." I said, "Okay, whatcha got?" He said, "What's the true key to success? I know it's staying focused and fighting the force of average, but what is the true key to success?" I told him he had it all figured out and I had a proud dad moment, but he said he didn't quite understand what that meant, so I broke it down like this: Focus + Don't Quit = Win. Thomas Edison blew himself up 10,000 times before he got it right. He was out trying to figure things out. Blew things up. Burned his barn. Can you imagine your 10,000 attempts at something and you're still not right? He finally figured it out. Imagine the railroads. People from other countries who didn't quit building the railroads. (Now we have transportation) The railroad wasn't built in a day. People today think they need some sort of instant success. Solve a problem or objective. Work to solve the problem. Don't quit. That's the true secret to success. That one attempt made by Thomas Edison set their family up forever. Start thinking like that and you'll never have to worry a day in your life. About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/ Rise Above
Democracy is in the dumps. OK, that's a bit dramatic. But it's definitely not working as well as it used to. Good thing Daron Acemoglu — Nobel laureate, MIT Institute Professor, and one of the world's most-cited economists — has a plan to fix it. Today on the show, he explains why liberal democracy has faltered in the post-industrial age and makes the case for upgrading it to a new "working-class liberalism" built around good jobs, strong communities, and greater tolerance. We also discuss what today's populist movements get right and wrong, and why immigration has become such a powerful political fault line. Plus: Why Daron, once skeptical that AI would amount to much economically, now thinks a transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution is on the table. His new book is What Happened to Liberal Democracy? Remaking a Politics of Shared Prosperity. __________
Connor Barry is back, and is kind enough to sit through Nick's terrible business pitches, The Beagle Has Landed and Bid Bus. Also, Connor picked …
Dan Sullivan's plan to live to 156 … a bit tongue-in-cheek, but also a delightful thinking exercise.
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Marc Weitz had never owned a motorcycle, wasn't much for a plan and had three sources pointing toward two different routes. Then he rented a bike in Kabul and set out across Afghanistan toward the Minaret of Jam. Which route would he trust—and how would he know whether he was still on a road at all?
Your brain already made up its mind about today's episode, and you haven't even heard the topic yet. That's not a guilt trip; that's neuroscience. In the next few seconds, your mind will label this video interesting or skip it, useful or not, right up your alley or not, and it will do all of that before you have any real information. Today we're calling that out by name. It's called Whole-O-Graphic Vision, and it might be the most useful three minutes you spend all week. Makes sense? Good. Let's get into it. Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ► Substack: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook: / makessensepodcast ►YouTube: / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly - https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com 0.00.00 - Teaser 0.14.00 - Intro 1:07.00 - Whole O Graphic Vision Intro 2:34.00 - Great Morning 4:09.00 - The Story Making Machine 6:14.00 - Whole-O-Graphic Vision and the IRS 10:44.00 - The Bouncer 18:43.00 - What is Whole - O - Graphic Vision 25:10.00 - The Question that Changes Everything 31:29.00 - Recognizing the limitations of your vantage point 33:22.00 - Why Certainty Feels So Good 36:18.00 - Add the Algorithm of Social Media 39:53.00 - Closed vs. Open Circuit Mindset 40:31.00 - Makes Sense Glasses 44:10.00 - The Good Shift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Seis años después de nuestra primera conversación, volvemos a sentarnos con Víctor González, fundador de Eco's Sports Park, para ver qué pasó con aquella visión que muchos pensaban que no iba a funcionar.Víctor cuenta cómo nació la idea de mezclar deporte, entretenimiento, comida y nightlife en un mismo lugar, por qué al principio hasta personas cercanas y bancos dudaban del concepto y cómo Eco's terminó evolucionando junto con la cultura deportiva de Puerto Rico.Entramos de lleno en la evolución del deporte en Puerto Rico, el crecimiento del pádel, las primeras canchas que trajo para Eco's cuando prácticamente nadie conocía el deporte y cómo estuvieron casi dos años sin despegar antes de que llegara la fiebre que vemos hoy.Además, Víctor revela los planes para la Fase 2 de Eco's: expansión del terreno, nuevas canchas, espacios para conciertos y eventos, nuevos conceptos de comida y bebidas, wellness, retail y una apuesta fuerte al turismo deportivo internacional.Una conversación sobre visión, riesgo, fracaso, innovación, deporte y lo que realmente toma construir algo diferente en Puerto Rico.
I recently sat down with Witney Schneidman to discuss his memoir, This Africa Idea: A Memoir of Discovery, Diplomacy and Opportunity, which chronicles his five-decade career. Witney shared how a 1971 gap year in Uganda, where he witnessed Idi Amin's coup d'état, inspired him to become a bridge of understanding between the U.S. and Africa. This turning point eventually led him to senior policy roles, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State during the Clinton administration.During our chat, Witney emphasized his advocacy for trade over aid, noting that commercial partnerships offer far more sustainable growth than donor models. He reflected on monitoring the Sullivan Principles in apartheid-era South Africa and helping pass the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Looking ahead, Witney continues to challenge one-dimensional narratives of Africa, urging people to see the continent as a dynamic hub of commercial and cultural agency.Great conversation, great book! Thanks for listening.Kyler---Episode Links:Purchase This Africa IdeaWitney's Linkedin
Henry says we finally got a common sense ruling from Texas that says if you aren't into drag shows, don't go to them, he pays respects to former KMOJ DJ Chaz Millionaire, he chats up Former NBA Champ and Wolves Broadcaster Trent Tucker about the Johnathan Kuminga signing, plus we have This Day In Sports History.
David Hebert discusses the fiscal debates surrounding Social Security's impending 2032 shortfall. Hebert refutes the idea that raising tax rates increases treasury revenue, noting that tax revenue historically remains constant at 17–18% of GDP because high rates prompt tax avoidance. Instead of "starving the beast" of resources, Hebert advocates for "starving the beast of responsibility" by decentralizing programs through federalism to cut administrative costs. He urges structural reforms to Social Security, highlighting that the ratio of workers supporting each retiree has plummeted from 40-to-1 down to 2-to-1. (4)
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! The core of Rushion McDonald's message is simple: success is not determined by age, circumstances, or luck. It is driven by mindset, consistency, accountability, and a willingness to take action. Purpose of the Presentation The presentation was designed to: Inspire people to stop using age as an excuse. Encourage accountability and self-reflection. Teach the value of creating and managing a personal brand. Emphasize the importance of health, family, and work-life balance. Provide actionable strategies for career and business growth. Help entrepreneurs recognize missed opportunities. Motivate listeners to create a plan for success and follow through. Key Takeaways 1. Age Is Not a Barrier to Success McDonald challenges the idea that success must happen by a certain age. He argues that everyone has a unique timeline and should focus on progress rather than comparing themselves to societal expectations. 2. Live Your Own Life There is no such thing as a perfect life. Success comes from creating a life that aligns with your goals, values, and aspirations. 3. Develop Hobbies and Interests Having a hobby provides balance, reduces stress, and creates opportunities for personal fulfillment. McDonald shares how baking and cooking became important outlets in his life. 4. Prioritize Health Success is difficult to sustain without good physical and mental health. Healthy habits, proper nutrition, and self-care should be priorities. 5. Make Time for Family and Vacations McDonald discusses how fear of stepping away from work once prevented him from taking vacations. He learned that rest, family time, and personal experiences are essential for long-term success. 6. Stop Letting Fear Control Decisions Fear often prevents people from taking action, pursuing opportunities, or making necessary changes. Personal growth begins when individuals move beyond self-imposed limitations. 7. Accountability Creates Opportunity A story from his IBM career illustrates how personal accountability changed his trajectory. Rather than blaming external factors, he learned to focus on improving himself and defining clear goals. 8. Professional Standards Matter How people present themselves influences how others perceive their value and potential. Setting higher personal standards often leads to increased opportunities. 9. Put Business Agreements in Writing One of McDonald's strongest business lessons is that successful relationships and ventures require documentation, structure, and professionalism. 10. Everyone Has a Personal Brand Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or executive, you are constantly creating a brand. Your reliability, appearance, communication, and consistency shape how others see you. 11. Build Your Brand Through Consistency Strong brands are predictable and dependable. Showing up on time, delivering quality work, and maintaining standards build trust and credibility. 12. Market Yourself McDonald encourages listeners to confidently communicate their value and accomplishments. In today's digital world, people must be willing to promote their strengths and expertise. 13. Be an Eagle, Not a Chicken One of the presentation's most memorable analogies contrasts eagles and chickens. Eagles represent ambition, excellence, leadership, and growth, while chickens symbolize settling for routine, low expectations, and mediocrity. 14. Create a Roadmap for Success McDonald outlines a simple framework for achievement: Set a goal. Make a plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal. 15. Success Requires Communication Strong communication skills are critical in business and life. Listening is just as important as speaking. 16. Trust Is Built Through Consistency People trust individuals and brands that consistently deliver value and meet expectations. 17. Eliminate Bad Habits and Build Positive Systems McDonald encourages listeners to write down goals, find mentors, create vision boards, and remove behaviors that hinder growth. Notable Quotes On Success "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own." On Age "Don't let your age be an excuse." On Life "There's no such thing as a perfect life. The life you're trying to live is your life." On Health "Health matters." On Family "You better make time for yourself. Make time for your family." On Opportunity "You have to capitalize on your success." On Accountability "Rashawn McDonald was tripping. That's the problem." On Business "If you don't get it in writing, it's going to go away." On Branding "You are a brand. You are a product. You are a walking, talking product." On Consistency "It's called consistency. That's what a brand is all about." On Greatness "Why can't you shout out your greatness?" On Standards "You have to set your own standards." On Personal Growth "Stop planning your death and start planning your success." On Experience "Turn that experience into cash." On Goal Setting "Set a goal. Make the plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal." On Communication "Communication begins with listening." On Trust "Trust is built through consistency." On Winning "Put down your stop sign so you can start winning." Bottom Line Rushion McDonald's presentation is a motivational blueprint for personal and professional success. Through lessons on accountability, branding, communication, planning, and self-discipline, he challenges listeners to stop making excuses and start taking ownership of their future. His ultimate message is clear: build standards, create a plan, stay consistent, and stop waiting for success to happen. Create it. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! The core of Rushion McDonald's message is simple: success is not determined by age, circumstances, or luck. It is driven by mindset, consistency, accountability, and a willingness to take action. Purpose of the Presentation The presentation was designed to: Inspire people to stop using age as an excuse. Encourage accountability and self-reflection. Teach the value of creating and managing a personal brand. Emphasize the importance of health, family, and work-life balance. Provide actionable strategies for career and business growth. Help entrepreneurs recognize missed opportunities. Motivate listeners to create a plan for success and follow through. Key Takeaways 1. Age Is Not a Barrier to Success McDonald challenges the idea that success must happen by a certain age. He argues that everyone has a unique timeline and should focus on progress rather than comparing themselves to societal expectations. 2. Live Your Own Life There is no such thing as a perfect life. Success comes from creating a life that aligns with your goals, values, and aspirations. 3. Develop Hobbies and Interests Having a hobby provides balance, reduces stress, and creates opportunities for personal fulfillment. McDonald shares how baking and cooking became important outlets in his life. 4. Prioritize Health Success is difficult to sustain without good physical and mental health. Healthy habits, proper nutrition, and self-care should be priorities. 5. Make Time for Family and Vacations McDonald discusses how fear of stepping away from work once prevented him from taking vacations. He learned that rest, family time, and personal experiences are essential for long-term success. 6. Stop Letting Fear Control Decisions Fear often prevents people from taking action, pursuing opportunities, or making necessary changes. Personal growth begins when individuals move beyond self-imposed limitations. 7. Accountability Creates Opportunity A story from his IBM career illustrates how personal accountability changed his trajectory. Rather than blaming external factors, he learned to focus on improving himself and defining clear goals. 8. Professional Standards Matter How people present themselves influences how others perceive their value and potential. Setting higher personal standards often leads to increased opportunities. 9. Put Business Agreements in Writing One of McDonald's strongest business lessons is that successful relationships and ventures require documentation, structure, and professionalism. 10. Everyone Has a Personal Brand Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or executive, you are constantly creating a brand. Your reliability, appearance, communication, and consistency shape how others see you. 11. Build Your Brand Through Consistency Strong brands are predictable and dependable. Showing up on time, delivering quality work, and maintaining standards build trust and credibility. 12. Market Yourself McDonald encourages listeners to confidently communicate their value and accomplishments. In today's digital world, people must be willing to promote their strengths and expertise. 13. Be an Eagle, Not a Chicken One of the presentation's most memorable analogies contrasts eagles and chickens. Eagles represent ambition, excellence, leadership, and growth, while chickens symbolize settling for routine, low expectations, and mediocrity. 14. Create a Roadmap for Success McDonald outlines a simple framework for achievement: Set a goal. Make a plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal. 15. Success Requires Communication Strong communication skills are critical in business and life. Listening is just as important as speaking. 16. Trust Is Built Through Consistency People trust individuals and brands that consistently deliver value and meet expectations. 17. Eliminate Bad Habits and Build Positive Systems McDonald encourages listeners to write down goals, find mentors, create vision boards, and remove behaviors that hinder growth. Notable Quotes On Success "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own." On Age "Don't let your age be an excuse." On Life "There's no such thing as a perfect life. The life you're trying to live is your life." On Health "Health matters." On Family "You better make time for yourself. Make time for your family." On Opportunity "You have to capitalize on your success." On Accountability "Rashawn McDonald was tripping. That's the problem." On Business "If you don't get it in writing, it's going to go away." On Branding "You are a brand. You are a product. You are a walking, talking product." On Consistency "It's called consistency. That's what a brand is all about." On Greatness "Why can't you shout out your greatness?" On Standards "You have to set your own standards." On Personal Growth "Stop planning your death and start planning your success." On Experience "Turn that experience into cash." On Goal Setting "Set a goal. Make the plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal." On Communication "Communication begins with listening." On Trust "Trust is built through consistency." On Winning "Put down your stop sign so you can start winning." Bottom Line Rushion McDonald's presentation is a motivational blueprint for personal and professional success. Through lessons on accountability, branding, communication, planning, and self-discipline, he challenges listeners to stop making excuses and start taking ownership of their future. His ultimate message is clear: build standards, create a plan, stay consistent, and stop waiting for success to happen. Create it. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if creativity isn't a talent you're born with, but a muscle you've simply stopped using? In Daily Creative, Blythe Harris and Mallory May make the case that everyone is creative — even the people convinced they can't draw, paint, write, or make anything “good.” The real problem is that perfectionism, routine, and our obsession with getting things right have trained many of us to stop experimenting altogether. In this conversation with Rufus, Blythe and Mallory reveal why even a few minutes of creative play can boost well-being, sharpen your thinking, and pull you out of autopilot. They share simple ways to quiet your inner critic, explain why constraints can actually make you more creative, and show how noticing what catches your eye can help you develop a point of view that's genuinely your own. And in an age of AI and automation, they argue that exercising your creativity may matter more than ever.
Jen Psaki talks with David Plouffe, Barack Obama's 2008 campaign manager, about the balance of the congressional elections just a few months away from midterm elections, and the challenge Republicans face carrying the burden of Donald Trump's unpopularity when Trump's only campaign idea is to promote himself. Taken separately, Donald Trump's bad policies are problematic enough, his petulant tariffs, his foolhardy trade wars, his inexplicable war in Iran, his assault on immigrants, etc. But taken together they are a crippling burden hurting both supply and demand as well as resources and materials for operating farms and businesses. Jen Psaki discusses with Senator Amy Klobuchar, Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota. Senator Mark Kelly joins to discuss the crisis Pete Hegseth has created in the American military. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! The core of Rushion McDonald's message is simple: success is not determined by age, circumstances, or luck. It is driven by mindset, consistency, accountability, and a willingness to take action. Purpose of the Presentation The presentation was designed to: Inspire people to stop using age as an excuse. Encourage accountability and self-reflection. Teach the value of creating and managing a personal brand. Emphasize the importance of health, family, and work-life balance. Provide actionable strategies for career and business growth. Help entrepreneurs recognize missed opportunities. Motivate listeners to create a plan for success and follow through. Key Takeaways 1. Age Is Not a Barrier to Success McDonald challenges the idea that success must happen by a certain age. He argues that everyone has a unique timeline and should focus on progress rather than comparing themselves to societal expectations. 2. Live Your Own Life There is no such thing as a perfect life. Success comes from creating a life that aligns with your goals, values, and aspirations. 3. Develop Hobbies and Interests Having a hobby provides balance, reduces stress, and creates opportunities for personal fulfillment. McDonald shares how baking and cooking became important outlets in his life. 4. Prioritize Health Success is difficult to sustain without good physical and mental health. Healthy habits, proper nutrition, and self-care should be priorities. 5. Make Time for Family and Vacations McDonald discusses how fear of stepping away from work once prevented him from taking vacations. He learned that rest, family time, and personal experiences are essential for long-term success. 6. Stop Letting Fear Control Decisions Fear often prevents people from taking action, pursuing opportunities, or making necessary changes. Personal growth begins when individuals move beyond self-imposed limitations. 7. Accountability Creates Opportunity A story from his IBM career illustrates how personal accountability changed his trajectory. Rather than blaming external factors, he learned to focus on improving himself and defining clear goals. 8. Professional Standards Matter How people present themselves influences how others perceive their value and potential. Setting higher personal standards often leads to increased opportunities. 9. Put Business Agreements in Writing One of McDonald's strongest business lessons is that successful relationships and ventures require documentation, structure, and professionalism. 10. Everyone Has a Personal Brand Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or executive, you are constantly creating a brand. Your reliability, appearance, communication, and consistency shape how others see you. 11. Build Your Brand Through Consistency Strong brands are predictable and dependable. Showing up on time, delivering quality work, and maintaining standards build trust and credibility. 12. Market Yourself McDonald encourages listeners to confidently communicate their value and accomplishments. In today's digital world, people must be willing to promote their strengths and expertise. 13. Be an Eagle, Not a Chicken One of the presentation's most memorable analogies contrasts eagles and chickens. Eagles represent ambition, excellence, leadership, and growth, while chickens symbolize settling for routine, low expectations, and mediocrity. 14. Create a Roadmap for Success McDonald outlines a simple framework for achievement: Set a goal. Make a plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal. 15. Success Requires Communication Strong communication skills are critical in business and life. Listening is just as important as speaking. 16. Trust Is Built Through Consistency People trust individuals and brands that consistently deliver value and meet expectations. 17. Eliminate Bad Habits and Build Positive Systems McDonald encourages listeners to write down goals, find mentors, create vision boards, and remove behaviors that hinder growth. Notable Quotes On Success "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own." On Age "Don't let your age be an excuse." On Life "There's no such thing as a perfect life. The life you're trying to live is your life." On Health "Health matters." On Family "You better make time for yourself. Make time for your family." On Opportunity "You have to capitalize on your success." On Accountability "Rashawn McDonald was tripping. That's the problem." On Business "If you don't get it in writing, it's going to go away." On Branding "You are a brand. You are a product. You are a walking, talking product." On Consistency "It's called consistency. That's what a brand is all about." On Greatness "Why can't you shout out your greatness?" On Standards "You have to set your own standards." On Personal Growth "Stop planning your death and start planning your success." On Experience "Turn that experience into cash." On Goal Setting "Set a goal. Make the plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal." On Communication "Communication begins with listening." On Trust "Trust is built through consistency." On Winning "Put down your stop sign so you can start winning." Bottom Line Rushion McDonald's presentation is a motivational blueprint for personal and professional success. Through lessons on accountability, branding, communication, planning, and self-discipline, he challenges listeners to stop making excuses and start taking ownership of their future. His ultimate message is clear: build standards, create a plan, stay consistent, and stop waiting for success to happen. Create it. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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An IDF social media video appeared to advise ultra-Orthodox Israelis facing military draft enforcement on how to avoid arrest at Ben Gurion Airport — and it was quickly deleted. In this episode of Israel Daily News, Shanna Fuld breaks down the controversy surrounding the now-deleted IDF video ahead of the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine. The video reportedly used an AI character called “Dudy the Explainer” to explain how draft evaders could avoid being detained at the airport. The controversy comes as Israel's long-running battle over Haredi military service intensifies and new legislation has left some pilgrimage-bound Israelis facing draft-evader status. Shanna also examines the growing security tensions in Judea and Samaria, including the strategic significance of the proposed E1 settlement expansion, British pressure over Israeli settlements, and warnings about settler violence. Meanwhile, election season is heating up. Gadi Eisenkot is calling a two-state solution “delusional” following October 7th while simultaneously criticizing the E1 expansion as a strategic mistake. He also takes aim at Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over settler violence. The episode also looks back at the 2014 Gaza war, including reports of secret direct back-channel contacts between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas through intermediary Shlomi Fogel — contacts that Netanyahu's office and Fogel have denied. Plus, Shanna speaks about Tal Goldstein-Almog, a young survivor of Hamas captivity, and highlights his interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan. And in a cultural tribute, Shanna remembers Dolly Parton and the extraordinary impact of her Imagination Library, including its connection to PJ Library and Israel's Sifriyat Pijama program. The episode also remembers Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, including her acclaimed 2021 exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Finally, Rabbi Yossi Madvig explores this week's Torah portion, Ki Tavo, discussing light and darkness, the Messianic era, and the difference between the afterlife and the “world to come.” In this episode: • The controversial IDF video for draft evaders • Why the IDF deleted the video • The Haredi military draft crisis • The Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman • Airport enforcement and draft evaders • Rising tensions in Judea and Samaria • The E1 settlement expansion plan • British pressure over Israeli settlements • Gadi Eisenkot's election campaign • Israel's upcoming elections • IDF operations against October 7th attackers • Tal Goldstein-Almog and his experience in captivity • Reports of secret Netanyahu-Hamas contacts in 2014 • Israel Daily News' independent journalism • Rosh Hashanah gifts from Israeli artists • Dolly Parton's global legacy and PJ Library • Yayoi Kusama's legacy in Israel • Torah thought with Rabbi Yossi Madvig Support independent journalism: Israel Daily News is independently produced and does not work for the Israeli government. Your support helps us continue reporting on Israel and the region. Visit israeldailynews.org to make a one-time or monthly donation. Subscribe to Israel Daily News on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and sign up for the Israel Weekly News newsletter for the top stories from Israel each week. 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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Andy Mort. I think you will appreciate his wisdom, poetic way with words and sense of humor. Andy is a UK-based songwriter and musician whose work as a creativity coach explores the intersection of high sensitivity, creativity, and the influence of culture.Aside from sharing some of our own experiences with high sensitivity and gentle rebellion, we discuss various ways those of us with high sensitivity (as described by Elaine Aaron) might better align with our nature. We also discuss:* 00:00 — High Sensitivity and Its Misconceptions* 01:54 — The Concept of Differential Susceptibility and Environmental Impact* 03:47 — Andy Mort's Journey Into Understanding Temperament and Sensitivity* 07:05 — The Discovery of the Highly Sensitive Person Trait and Its Biological Roots* 09:58 — The Idea of Being a Gentle Rebel and Leading With Authenticity* 14:51 — The Importance of Creating Supportive Environments for Sensitive People* 19:47 — Creativity as a Form of Self-Expression and Nervous System Regulation* 25:07 — The Role of Sensitivity in Leadership and Group Dynamics* 29:58 — The Challenges and Opportunities of Sharing Creative Work* 34:46 — The Societal Narratives Around Sensitivity and Self-Acceptance* 39:57 — The Importance of Community and Support for Sensitive Individuals* 45:06 — The Concept of Gentle Rebellion and Aligning With One's Nature* 49:45 — Closing Thoughts on Sensitivity, Creativity, and LeadershipFull transcript included belowWhere to find Andy Mort:*
We recorded our first-ever live show in front of a studio audience! Emmy Award–winning writer, director, and producer Adam Reid, co-creator of “Tiny Chef,” joined Cate to talk about ADHD creativity: what works, what doesn't, when to dig in, when to let things go, and why finishing things isn't always the point. Adam talked candidly about being diagnosed with ADHD at 45, after years of building an Emmy-winning creative career without knowing why his brain worked the way it did. And he and Cate shared how they make it work (or not) as neurodivergent creators. Check it out! For more on this topic Read: ADHD and creativity Watch: Cate answers your burning ADHD questions For a transcript and more resources, visit Sorry, I Missed This on Understood.org. You can also email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org. As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author So Ri Jung about his article, “K-pop: On the Altar of Excellence and Belonging“. https://www.equip.org/articles/k-pop-on-the-altar-of-excellence-and-belonging/One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.Related articles and podcasts: Episode 473: Pop Culture's Idea of Shame and Spirituality: A Review of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters'Pop Culture's Idea of Shame and Spirituality: A Review of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters'Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.
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Episode 459: When the Dream Becomes the Routine: How to Keep Your Passion Alive (Even After Decades) Podcast Description Some days you love running a martial arts school. Other days you're tired, you're carrying too much, and you catch yourself going through the motions. In Episode 459 of School Owner Talk, Duane and Allie say the “quiet part” out loud: when you've been doing this for years (or decades), the dream can start to feel like routine. They break down why that happens—decision fatigue, constant responsibility, and living in “operations mode” instead of “impact mode.” Then they give you a real-world reset: how to reconnect to your mission, lead well even when you're not feeling it, and build systems and boundaries that protect your energy. If you've been feeling flat, this episode is your reminder that you're not broken—you're human. And routine doesn't mean the dream is dead. Key Takeaways 1) Repetition isn't the enemy—autopilot is Allie makes a great point using kata: repetition is how you get good. However, when repetition turns into autopilot, it can slide into apathy—where you're doing the work, but you're not connected to it. 2) The goal isn't to feel motivated every day—it's to stay connected to the mission Duane reframes the whole conversation: passion comes and goes, but your mission can stay steady. Your mission might evolve over time, and your goals might change as your life changes. Still, the core “why” is what keeps you grounded when your energy is low. 3) Passion vs. purpose vs. professionalism Duane breaks it into three simple buckets: Passion is emotion—it comes and goes. Purpose is direction—it should stay. Professionalism is what you do when the emotion isn't there. That's a big relief for school owners: you can be tired and still lead well. 4) Decision fatigue and constant responsibility drain you faster than you think Allie shares what it feels like to run a school with limited staff—teaching six days a week, worrying about coverage for something as basic as a medical appointment, and carrying the mental load of a thousand small things. Even “little” issues—like being the only one who turns off lights—add up. Over time, those constant micro-responsibilities can kill your smile. 5) “Onstage, backstage, offstage” can save your sanity Duane talks about the framework that helped him stay healthy: Onstage: teaching and customer-facing time Backstage: behind-the-scenes operations Offstage: true time off The key is being intentional about what belongs where—and training your team not to interrupt “onstage” with “backstage” problems unless it's truly urgent. 6) Act the part, and the motivation can follow Allie shares a story that ties everything together: performers don't get to have two bad shows because they're in a mood. As school owners, we often have to “act the part” and bring energy even when we don't feel it. And if you do it right, the motivation often shows up after you start. Duane references the idea that motivation follows action. 7) Don't bring a problem without a solution One of Duane's leadership guardrails: don't bring a complaint without at least one possible solution. Otherwise, it's just emotional dumping—and that's a fast way to drain the leader. 8) Protect your energy like it's payroll Duane and Allie both come back to this: you have to set rules, boundaries, and systems that protect you. That includes: Not training people to expect instant responses 24/7 Creating clear “hours of operation” expectations Delegating recurring tasks (without abdicating them) Using systems (and even AI) to reduce decision fatigue Action Steps for School Owners Step 1: Identify what's draining you vs. what gives you life Write two lists: What's draining you right now? What gives you energy and reminds you why you started? You can't fix what you won't name. Step 2: Fix one small operational friction this week Pick one “constant annoyance” and solve it. Sometimes getting the spark back starts with removing one recurring energy leak. Step 3: Make three “impact touches” in the next 48 hours Do three quick actions that reconnect you to impact: Praise a student Encourage a staff member Message a parent Step 4: Change the game (not the mission) with a teaching challenge Try a 30-day challenge: Pick one class per week Over-prepare for it Add one new drill, one new coaching cue, or one new way to explain a concept Duane's “Rule of Three” is a great example: explain a technique in three simple steps, then expand later. Step 5: Change the scoreboard—track wins that aren't enrollments Track wins like: retention saves student breakthroughs parent feedback staff growth moments Even better: ask parents to send you one win they saw in their child that week. Step 6: Build a 7–14 day reset plan Duane's quick reset plan: Write down what drains you and what gives you life Fix one small operational friction Make three impact touches Tighten one system that reduces chaos Take a real half-day off (no “kinda working”) Plan one thing you're excited to teach next week Additional Resources Mentioned Onstage / Backstage / Offstage framework (previously discussed on the podcast) Rule of Three teaching concept (simplify explanations into three key steps) Idea referenced: Motivation follows action Zig Ziglar quote: motivation isn't permanent (neither is bathing) Delegation vs. abdication (delegate and follow up)
After years of equipping small churches with practical ideas, my thinking has shifted. Great ministry ideas matter, but they're only one part of equipping small-church leaders and volunteers with what they need to lead well, develop people, and build healthier churches.Listen in for: ➡️ Why I'm officially resigning as the “Idea Girl” for small churches➡️ What's changed in how I think about equipping small-church leaders and volunteers➡️ The four areas I believe we need to get better at➡️ Why understanding ourselves and other people belongs in ministry training➡️ What this shift means for Small Church Ministry going forwardRESOURCES MENTIONEDJoin the Everyday InfluenceJoin our free Facebook CommunityGet your FREE ticket to the Reaching New Families Training! >> smallchurchministry.com/familiesSupport the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz give their boldest takes and intrusive thoughts ahead of the 2026 season. They break down why the Cowboys can win the NFC East, the Bears could miss the playoffs, Kyler Murray could win MVP, and the Bucs could win the Super Bowl. 0:00 Intro 0:31 Boldest NFL takes 2:10 Cowboys' NFC East chances 11:35 Chiefs' new offense 16:33 Bears' playoff outlook 23:48 Browns' tank job 27:18 Kyler Murray as a sleeper MVP candidate 31:21 Justin Jefferson's bounce back season 33:49 Bucs' Super Bowl chances 39:41 New field goal rule 42:49 CJ Stroud's future with the Texans 48:46 Idea for Shedeur Sanders & JJ McCarthy 51:28 Bills & Broncos expectations 55:23 Mahomes, Allen, & Lamar Jackson's playoff chances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A few hundred milliseconds are often all you need to recognize a song, but a lot of recent hits have moved away from intros. Our friends at Switched on Pop (along with the National's Aaron Dessner) break down how song intros can shape our perception and what we lose when they disappear. To watch this episode on video, find us on Netflix! Guests: Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan, hosts of Switched on Pop; Aaron Dessner, producer, songwriter, and member of the National; Grace Spelman, music writer For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable And please email us! unexplainable@vox.com We read every email.Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Want to be a better leader? Start by doing less. In her new book, Leadership Intelligence, Caroline Webb shows how smart delegation, ruthless prioritization, and the right time management techniques can help you make better decisions. In this episode, Caroline and Rufus discuss how to be a better leader by using your time more intentionally, delegating work you should no longer own, and helping your team do their best thinking. Caroline shares practical tools for team management, decision-making, communication skills, saying no without damaging relationships, avoiding multitasking, and focusing on the highest and best use of your leadership. __________ Today's episode is sponsored by: Granola — The AI notepad with notes, actions, and memory, and no annoying meeting bots. Try it totally free for three months at granola.ai/idea IM8 — Athletes. Doctors. They all drink IM8. Get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order when you use code NBI at im8health.com/nbi Momentous — If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code IDEA for up to 35% off your entire first order Upwork — Find freelancers for any project. Visit upwork.com right now and post your job for free Wealthfront — Earn up to 4.30% APY with Wealthfront's high-yield cash account for a limited time at wealthfront.com/nbi Wealthfront Disclosures: This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The host of The Next Big Idea, Caleb Bissinger (“Media Partner”), is a client of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their podcast, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overall boosted rate of 4.30% for a limited time when including the three month 0.75% APY boost for new clients) when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open, fund, and maintain an investing account. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at wealthfront.com/promo-terms. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. References to the APY for the Wealthfront Cash Account, including any APY increase, are to the APY paid by insured depository institutions that participate in our cash sweep program (the "Program Banks”). Wealthfront Brokerage does not pay interest. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to Program Banks where they earn a variable APY and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Conditions apply. For a list of Program Banks, see: www.wealthfront.com/programbanks. FDIC pass-through insurance, which protects against the failure of Program Banks, not Wealthfront, is not provided until the funds arrive at the Program Banks. While funds are at Wealthfront Brokerage, and while they are transitioning to and/or from Wealthfront Brokerage to the Program Banks, the funds are eligible for SIPC protection up to the $250,000 limit for cash. FDIC insurance is limited to $250,000 per customer, per bank, regardless of whether those deposits are placed through Wealthfront Brokerage. You are responsible for monitoring your total deposits at each Program Bank to stay within FDIC limits. Wealthfront works with multiple Program Banks to make available up to $8 million ($16 million for joint accounts) of pass-through FDIC coverage for your cash deposits. For more info on FDIC insurance coverage, visit www.FDIC.gov. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Fees & Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities investments are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Product images are for illustrative purposes and do not reflect individual experiences, account balances, or performance.
“We're all salespeople at the end of the day.”Whether you're pitching a movie, an idea, or yourself, persuasion is about more than the story you're telling—it's also about the story your audience sees for themselves. For Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriter Rhett Reese, that means keeping communication concise, compelling, and centered on what your audience needs. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Reese joins Matt Abrahams to share lessons from screenwriting that apply far beyond Hollywood. From cutting unnecessary words to crafting pitches that make your audience the protagonist, he explores how storytelling, collaboration, and clarity can make any message more persuasive.Takeaways:Every pitch tells two stories. You're selling the idea itself, but you're also showing your audience how saying yes can solve their problem, reduce their risk, and lead to their success.Brevity makes your message stronger. Cutting unnecessary words and choosing them carefully helps your ideas land with greater clarity, impact, and memorability.Activity:Tell the second story. Take a pitch you're currently working on and write one sentence describing the idea you're selling. Then write a second sentence from your audience's perspective: “If I say yes, what becomes possible for me?” Use that second story to reshape your pitch around their success, not just your idea.Printable Expanded Takeaways & ActivitiesEpisode Reference Links:Rhett ReeseEp.167 Hollywood Lessons For Successful Communication Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:18) - Make Every Word Count (03:09) - How to Pitch an Idea (07:38) - Creatively Collaborating (10:35) - Creating Space for Feedback (12:49) - AI & the Future of Hollywood (16:44) - The Final Three Questions (23:15) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors. These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/smartJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be.
Amy and Riley discuss Raquel Leviss getting an unshakeable idea in her head to hook up with Tom Schwartz on this week's Patreon episode covering Vanderpump Rules season 10, episode 5 - "Lovestruck at the Discopussy". If you enjoyed this teaser, join the Turtle Time Patreon and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear the full episode and access exclusive bonus content! We'll be recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices