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We spend a lot of time making motorcycle travel easier. More reliable bikes, GPS navigation, online bookings and help that may be only a message or a call away. Jacqui Furneaux has spent years travelling very differently. Her old Royal Enfield has broken down, she's relied on maps and strangers for directions, and she often leaves room for not knowing exactly what happens next. Some of the experiences she values most happened precisely because something didn't go according to plan. So as motorcycle travel becomes safer, easier and more predictable, what are we gaining — and what might we be insulating ourselves from? Are we engineering some of the adventure out of motorcycle travel?
We've had many bracing thinkers on this show, but Sara Walker might take the cake. A physicist and astrobiologist at Arizona State University, her book Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence is a thrilling exploration of life's origins and the search for it across the cosmos. This episode first aired in December 2024.
Get Whitney's book here: https://www.amazon.com/This-Africa-Idea.../dp/0815750005... In 1971, months out of high school, Witney Schneidman found himself at a secondary school in Mbarara, Uganda listening on the radio as Idi Amin announced his takeover the country. He soon understood that Africa was a continent of sweeping change-colonialism was ending, independence was on the march, and liberation movements were fighting tall odds to end white rule in Southern Africa- and he made the decision to dedicate his life to fostering strong ties between the United States and African nations. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1853497 Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll... Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro... Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/rainbow-and-machine
In the middle of the night, the police move in to raid the encampment. What follows is chaotic, emotional, and unforgettable. But the story doesn't end when the tents come down. Former occupiers reflect on the movement's surprising legacy, the political forces it helped unleash, and what its successes and failures can teach us about organizing in an age of rising authoritarianism.Want to dive deeper? Listen to these episodes of Future Hindsight:To learn more about canceling student debt, listen to this episode with Braxton Brewington of the Debt Collective: https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/cancel-student-debt-braxton-brewingtonTo learn more about campaign finance reform and money in politics, tune in to this conversation with Tiffany Muller of End Citizens United: https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/the-politics-of-corruption-tiffany-mullerFor a conversation on grassroots activism and sustainable community organizing, listen to this episode with Michael Ansara: https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/turning-hope-into-action-michael-ansara To learn more about why now is the time for a third political party, tune in to this conversation with Maurice Mitchell of the Working Families Party: https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/wfp-represents-you-maurice-mitchell To learn more about effective ways to resist and organize in the Trump era, listen to this conversation with Daniel Hunter: https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/resist-and-organize-daniel-hunterSubscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes:https://patreon.com/futurehindsight Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/Follow Mila on X: https://x.com/milaatmos Credits:Host / Executive Producer: Mila AtmosProducer / Writer: Maria Luisa TuckerAudio Producer: Zack TravisAdditional production help: Mia Warren, Erika Gjada, Megan Detrie, Lizzie Jacobs, and Ilya MagazaninArchival research: Marisa HolmesArchival material courtesy of: Occupy Wall Street Media Working Group.Original music: Rude Mechanical Orchestra and Puge RuheSpecial thanks to T.J. Raphael, Lauren Passell, Arielle Nissenblatt, and Kate Blumenfeld for being our first listeners and sounding boards, and to Tom Koenig for his support.Distributed by PRX
Send us Fan MailThis is the third-most-listened-to episode of The Kindness Matters Podcast. A craft night with a few moms, a pile of extra gloves, and a simple desire to stay connected somehow turns into two coach buses packed with winter gear and volunteers. I'm joined by Michelle Christensen from Golden Valley, Minnesota, the founder of One Good Deed, to tell the story behind Scarf Bombing, a direct, practical kindness project that puts warmth where it's needed most across Minneapolis and St. Paul.Michelle walks me through the early days: asking friends and coworkers for hats, gloves, and scarves, then realizing the donations outgrew what shelters could store. We talk about the pivot from drop-offs to placing tagged items in parks where unsheltered neighbors actually live, the city permits that keep park staff from clearing the supplies, and the small detail that changes everything: a bright tag that says, “Take me, I'm not lost, I'm yours.” It's a powerful way to offer dignity and clarity at the same time.You'll also hear the human moments that stick with you, like a bus driver who asks to join the mission, the muffin handoff at a stoplight, and the unforgettable sight of a neon pink blanket “moving” because someone has already claimed it. From there, the kindness ripple spreads into a full nonprofit calendar, one good deed a month, including cards for seniors and Meals on Wheels, an International Women's Day showcase, community cleanups, Little Free Libraries, backpacks for unsheltered youth, blankets for kids, and comfort care for cancer patients.If you want to volunteer, donate, or simply remember that kindness still thrives, listen now and check out onegooddeed.org. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find stories like this.Support the show
We start with Jason and Joe sharing their experience at the Foo Fighters concert in Cleveland! Then we talk...is Solo rejoining The Bloodline? Are we concerned for Dirty Dom? Joe has a tremendous booking idea for the Lucha Tournament to face #romanreigns! The debut of #zillafatu on #wwenxt. And the debate about Avery Styles not setting up the chairs! Brian, Jason, Joe, and Kevin met while working in the Radio Industry in the early 2000's. After Brian's wedding in 2014, the idea of a Podcast came up and after many years and many beers...and a Worldwide Pandemic...That Wrestling Podcast made it's debut in the Pro Wrestling Podcast Space on April 2nd, 2021. Join the guys every Friday morning wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube to get Pro Wrestling talk as if it was you and your friends at the bar. Check Us Out On Social Media : Facebook - www.facebook.com/ThatWrestlePod Twitter - www.twitter.com/ThatWrestlePod Instagram - www.instagram.com/ThatWrestlePod YouTube - www.YouTube.com/@ThatWrestlingPodcast Follow Us On Twitter : Brian - www.twitter.com/THATBrianC Joe - www.twitter.com/THATJoePod Kevin - www.twitter.com/THAT_KevinC BUY A SHIRT!!! whatamaneuver.net/collections/that…restling-podcast
From 08/12 Hour 3: EB pitches his new investment idea that he's been wanting to take part in to The Sports Junkies. Do you think his idea is brilliant or just another way to lose money?
08/12 Hour 3: Nicki Jhabvala Previews Today's Joint Practice - 1:00 Will EB's Investment Idea Be Lightning In A Bottle - 21:00 Junkies Blitz: Are Joint Practices Overrated - 35:00
How do you go from a random idea... to selling out a brand-new food access program in just a few days? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the complete behind-the-scenes story of launching The Farmer's Bag Toledo. You'll hear how one unexpected meeting planted the seed, how the right partnership changed everything, why we chose to beta test instead of trying to make it perfect, and all the practical work that happened behind the scenes -- from pricing and logistics to technology, funding, naming, messaging, and launch strategy. If you've ever had an idea sitting in your notebook wondering... "Could this actually become something?" ...this episode will show you exactly how we walked one idea all the way into the marketplace. Inside this episode you'll discover: Why one unexpected opportunity made us believe Farmer's Bag Toledo needed to exist. How the right strategic partnership accelerated everything. Why thinking of it as a beta test removed so much pressure. The dozens of decisions every new offer requires before anyone can buy. How we built the offer itself—from pricing and bonuses to messaging and positioning. The technology stack we used to automate the customer experience. The launch sequence that created momentum before the doors even opened. What surprised me most after watching the entire launch unfold. The biggest lesson I'll carry into every future offer I build. Whether you're launching a CSA, opening a farm stand, starting a flower subscription, or creating something completely new, this episode is really about learning how successful offers are designed. Helpful Links & Resources See the sales page for the Farmer's Bag Toledo here. I mentioned it in this episode. Download the Farmer's Bag Toledo Promo Flier. I originally created this as something to pass out to potential customers to explain what it was in a nutshell. In the end, we didn't need to use it that way. Instead I gave it to my media outlets to help explain our pitch. I mention Zapier in this podcast. This is a tool that will connect apps to each other and create automations for you. What email provider do I use for my email marketing launches? I recommend Kit.com -- it is easy to use, powerful, and getting better every year. It also integrates with most e-commerce providers and tools. Use my affiliate link! Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors: Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2026. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Farm Marketing School is my step-by-step membership program for direct-to-consumer farmers who are ready to treat marketing like a system, not a guessing game. Inside, you'll get plug-and-play projects, templates, monthly coaching, and a repeatable framework to help you grow your email list, run stronger promotions, and increase sales (whether you're a vegetable, meat, CSA, flower, dairy, microgreen, or value-added farm). Your investment is only $69/month. Over 15 marketing projects to choose from. Learn more and enroll at: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/fms Support the Podcast: Love the My Digital Farmer Podcast? Help me reach more farmer earbuds! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. ⭐️ Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts, because it helps other farmers find the show. Share this episode with a fellow farmer or small business owner. Or forward my weekly email about the show to a farmer! (Get on that email list here to get more marketing tips: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/subscribe)
In this episode, Madelyn O'Farrell and Santosh Sankar unpack the data center boom and the idea of compute as the next utility powering an “industrial renaissance.” They explore how AI models are commoditizing, shifting value to the application layer, and draw historical parallels to industrialists like Rockefeller and Carnegie in terms of capital intensity, vertical integration, and long-lived infrastructure. The discussion dives into the biggest bottleneck (access to energy and grid capacity) along with underwhelming GPU utilization, the need for better observability and efficiency, and trends like prefab “constructuring” in data center construction. They also highlight labor and skills constraints in specialty construction, tools like Record Lens to digitize field operations, and the potential for a Foxconn-style contract manufacturer for electrical equipment. The episode closes on what excites them about founders in this space: deep problem understanding, real industrial pain points, and the ambition to build in the physical economy rather than chasing AI hype. Highlights from their conversation include: Setting up Compute as a New Utility and AI Data Center Boom (0:38) Why Compute Becomes a Utility and Implications for Trillion Dollar Tech (3:50) Drawing Parallels Between AI Infrastructure and the Industrial Revolution (6:56) Capital Intensity, Supply Chains, and Long Lived Industrial Assets (7:50) Financing Data Centers Like Power Plants and Identifying Key Bottlenecks (11:44) Energy Queue, Grid Constraints, and Alternative Generation Opportunities (12:25) Efficiency, Grid Utilization, and Rising Importance of Operational Arbitrage (15:13) Utilization, ROI vs. Dark Capacity, and Lessons from the Dot Com Era (21:23) Constructuring Trend and Prefab Manufacturing for Data Centers (26:16) Record Lens and AI Native Project Management for Grid Scale Construction (29:24) Idea of a Foxconn Model for Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (32:47) Standardization, Certification, and Cyber Risk in Grid Infrastructure (36:22) Founder Traits, Industrial Ambition, and Solving Top Three Customer Problems (38:00) Gold Rush Dynamics, Real Pain Points, and Building in the Physical Economy (41:31) FInal Thoughts and Takeaways (42:42) Dynamo Ventures is a venture firm backing founders upgrading the physical economy. As intelligence moves into critical infrastructure and technology collides with physics, industry is entering a new era of transformation - the industrial renaissance. Born from the dirt and grit of supply chains and shaped by operations, not spreadsheets, Dynamo focuses on the complex realities of building in the real world. We invest in companies transforming infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and the systems that power global commerce. Dynamo works closely with founders who combine ambition with a bias to action, bringing a builder mindset to venture capital through deep operational insight, systematic pressure-testing and hands-on partnership. Our purpose is simple: to back the relentless shaping the industrial renaissance. Learn more at www.dynamo.vc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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This series explores belief in the long-lived myth of Atlantis. In this first part, I look at the origin of the story in Plato's Timaeus and Critias and the reasons scholars have long concluded it was fiction. Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes! Check out my novel, Manuscript Found! Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Some music in this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of publication. Tracks include Cicle DR Valga, Tarte Tatin, The Gran Dias, Leatherbound, Cicle Gerano, and Illa Villardo, Additional music, including Remedy for Melancholy, Cold War Echo, daedalus, and daemones, is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's up bros?? We're back in the OC trying to sort out just what a developer is and for some reason we really care about this. The Idea that a wedge might be developing between Gina & Emily sounds kinda fun in a terrible way; but let's be honest, that won't work out with this group. We might actually be getting somewhere and we're still in optimistic phase 5 episodes in so we'll definitely take it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Does Thriving with Autism Really Look Like? Thriving with autism is an achievable reality when the right strategies, support systems, and mindset are in place. The Early Signs: Recognizing Autism Before the Official Diagnosis Long before any formal paperwork was signed, Suzanne noticed that William was different in quiet but telling ways. Why Suzanne Waited to Accept the Official Label When her son was five years old and ready for kindergarten, a school in Texas called Suzanne on a Friday evening to deliver the news: her son had tested positive for autism. The Gift of an Extraordinary Memory and Relentless Curiosity One of the most defining traits that emerged early in William's childhood was his exceptional memory and his capacity to transform curiosity into a deep passion. Building the Right Support Team: The Foundation of Autism Parenting Success One of the most consistent threads running through Suzanne's journey is the critical role that the right support team played in William's development. How Suzanne Chose to Lead with Humility, Not Control Many parents of children with special needs fall into the trap of over-controlling every aspect of their child's care, often out of fear. The Role of Her Husband as a Stabilizing Voice Behind every resilient autism parent is often a quiet, steady partner who provides support when the emotional weight becomes too heavy. Raising a Child with Autism Alongside Neurotypical Siblings William is a twin. Teaching Flexibility Without Losing Structure One of the most practical and repeatable strategies Suzanne used was building structured flexibility into William's daily life. The College Journey: Choosing the Right Autism Support Program The decision to send William to college was a mixture of emotions. Key Lessons Every Autism Parent Needs to Hear Suzanne's journey is not a perfect roadmap, but it is one of hope. How to Find and Trust the Right Therapy Team Suzanne's final and perhaps most urgent autism parenting tips are deceptively simple: surround yourself with people who will genuinely support you, not just your child. Additional resources: Autism Parenting Magazine Connect with Suzanne on Instagram Read the full show notes and access all links.
San Isidro Alejandro Dolina, Patricio Barton, Gilles P. Introducción • 0:00:00 Apertura y presentación por los 40 años del programa • 0:01:16 Bienvenida desde San Isidro y juego nostálgico sobre antiguas penas de amor Segmento Inicial • 0:03:13 Nota sobre la nueva carrera espacial y la posibilidad de vivir en la Luna • 0:21:38 Detalles del traje espacial, oxígeno, pañales y comida para astronautas • 0:35:04 Proyectos de casas y ciudades en la Luna, con problemas de presión, oxígeno y gravedad • 0:51:12 Dificultades de una misión lunar larga: aislamiento, oxígeno limitado y regreso a la Tierra Segmento Humorístico • 0:54:33 Comienzo de una charla sobre el silencio, con referencias religiosas y filosóficas • 1:02:45 Silencio en órdenes religiosas, en las cortes y como signo de profundidad o reserva • 1:14:59 Idea de que el silencio puede ser también una forma de significado o una renuncia a toda expresión Cierre musical • 1:24:05 Presentación del Trío Sin Nombre y pedido de “Rezo por vos” • 1:26:55 Interpretación de “Rezo por vos” • 1:30:55 Chamarrita/chamamé desde el río cercano a San Isidro • 1:32:56 “Los ejes de mi carreta” • 1:40:43 “Tan solo” • 1:42:48 Entrada de Gillespie con trompeta • 1:44:49 “Vamos las bandas” y despedida final (Resumen generado automáticamente con IA, puede contener errores)
[This episode originally aired on Oct. 2, 2023] The Mahayana, or open path, is the path of the Bodhisattva — the enlightened warrior of wisdom and compassion • at the core of the Mahayana path is an outrageous vow, called the Bodhisattva vow, where we vow to emulate the great Bodhisattvas of wisdom and compassionate action • the Bodhisattva vow, conventionally speaking, makes no sense at all • you vow to save all sentient beings as vast as they are throughout space and time • you might think, that's pretty darn presumptuous to make a vow like that; you might even call it absurd, impossible • nonetheless, you do it • it's crazy to think that you could save all sentient beings, or even hold that thought at all • but you keep going, and if you're fortunate, you might be able to save at least someone, or some being, from some level of suffering • the vow of the Bodhisattva is not dreamy or romantic; it is grounded in very gritty reality of life for sentient beings of all kinds who suffer greatly • but because you see this pattern so clearly, you also see the flip side • instead of saying, “Wherever there are sentient beings, there are conflicting emotions,” you could say, “And wherever there are sentient beings, there's wisdom, there's intelligence; there's love and kindness and compassion. There are efforts to help. There is a lessening of pain, sorrow, and suffering.” In approaching the Bodhisattva path, you recognize that both of these patterns are true.
Professor Crawford Spence is a Professor of Accounting at King's College London and an experienced researcher and educator across an array of business disciplines with specific expertise in financial service professions. He is a genuinely international scholar, having lived and taught on a number of continents and also happens to have been my PhD supervisor. His most recent book is Inertia – Purposeful Inefficiences in Financial Markets (co-authored with Yuval Millo and James Valentine), and our podcast explores some of the books main themes and assertions here. We start with the idea of purposeful inertia – as it exists between different groups within the financial sector – explore what is this and is it ever likely to be broken? We discuss the “ossified ideas” that he had in mind when thinking about this. Digging deeper into inertia we ask if inertia and long-term relationships facilitate the building of trust and validation networks? The research is particularly focused on the social structures that support our economic systems, and we ask how these are shifting particularly with AI and/or hybrid working? Finally we ask if everything in financial markets is noise and end by discussing whether he believes in any form of investment alpha.The Fiftyfaces Podcast is supported by Franklin Templeton and Alvine Capital. Franklin Templeton is a global investment management firm that provides a broad range of investment solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, wealth management, and technology-enabled financial services. Founded in 1947, the firm manages approximately $1.8 trillion in assets under management (AUM) and serves individual and institutional investors across more than 150 countriesFounded in 2005, Alvine Capital is a European focused private capital advisory and placement agent that provides capital raising services to investment managers. From its base in London and its office in Stockholm it creates bespoke capital raising programs that blend appropriate investor targeting and sophisticated marketing to deliver a fundraise aligned with institutional expectations.
We've optimized nearly every part of modern life. So why does it feel like we're missing the experience of actually living it? In The Small Stuff, Ian Bogost argues that our obsession with happiness, productivity, and efficiency has stripped everyday life of something essential: gratification, the immediate pleasure of physically engaging with the world around us. Today, he makes the case for rediscovering the sensory delights hiding in the life you already lead.
We're on our annual two-week summer break, but don't worry! Please enjoy these subscriber episodes from last summer while we're away!From August 2025, this is..#129 Fascism: The Story of an Idea by Dorian Lynskey and Ian DuntIt's time for another (fairly bleak) book review by our resident bleak-book expert Elis James. In this subscriber special, El shares what he's learned by reading ‘Fascism: The Story of an Idea' by Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt. Plus, the unspoken positive about a 1984 George Orwell style society is: all the CCTV means more captured gaffes for You've Been Framed. If you'd like to email the show you can do so at: hello@ohwhatatime.comAnd if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you'll now find:•The full archive of bonus episodes•Brand new bonus episodes each month•OWAT subscriber group chats•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone elseJoin us at
In this sermon, Pastor Hans describes what a godly marriage looks like.
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YOU - The Master Entrepreneur - A Guide to True Greatness with Stan Hustad
There is a whole lot of worrying, waiting and wondering going on. After taking something he rarely takes—a real vacation—Stan Hustad returned to Inconvenient Ideas with five days away from television, computers and the daily digital noise. The occasion was a significant wedding anniversary, celebrated with his wife, Karen, along the North Carolina coast. It also came after a difficult season marked by loss, uncertainty and reminders that life can change very quickly. Perhaps that is why a few days away produced something more valuable than rest: perspective. Stan returned not pretending that the world had suddenly become easier, but recognizing that, despite difficulties, obstacles and a few genuinely frightening possibilities, he was still living in what he calls a POA—a Place of Opportunity. And then he turned the television and computer back on. Welcome back to the world of worrying. Worrying, Waiting, Wondering—and Wishing Stan noticed four activities consuming an extraordinary amount of human energy: Worrying. Waiting. Wondering. Wishing. People worry about their jobs. They wait to see what happens next. They wonder what artificial intelligence will do to their profession. And they wish somebody—or something—would make the uncertainty go away. But wishing is not a business strategy. Worrying is not a career plan. And waiting for the world to become predictable may require a very long wait. The more useful question is: What can you create? That question becomes especially important when so many people feel they are reacting to life rather than creating it. Certainly, much of life is outside anyone's control. But there remains an enormous difference between admitting that reality and surrendering one's ability to act. That distinction may become one of the essential survival skills of the AI age. What Is Real? Artificial intelligence introduces another inconvenient question: What is real? Stan has encountered videos, music, images and performances that seemed completely authentic—until closer examination raised another possibility. Perhaps they weren't. AI is rapidly moving toward a point where ordinary viewers and listeners may have difficulty determining whether something was created by a human being, a machine, or some collaboration between the two. Stan describes the strange sensation perfectly: Sometimes something can seem too fake to be real—and too real to be fake. That changes the questions we may have to ask. Instead of simply asking, "Is it real?" perhaps increasingly we will also ask: Is it true? Is it good? Is it useful? Is it helpful? Is it beautiful? Does it make life better—or worse? That is an inconvenient idea indeed. Even the new Inconvenient Ideas studio provides a playful example. The glowing neon-style sign, the broadcast environment and the visual presentation can now be created with AI assistance. Is the neon sign "real"? Well, you're looking at it. And perhaps the more useful question is whether it helps Stan communicate an idea worth hearing. Become an Author of Ideas Stan also makes a personal confession. He has spent nearly half a century as a broadcaster and communicator. He talks. He teaches. He coaches. He interviews. And perhaps most importantly, he continually comes up with ideas. But traditional writing has never necessarily been his greatest strength. AI has helped him recognize a different possibility: Maybe he is not primarily an author who writes. Maybe he is an Author of Ideas. That changes the relationship with artificial intelligence. The human being supplies experience, judgment, imagination, conviction, stories and ideas. AI can help organize, edit, develop and distribute them. In that arrangement, AI does not necessarily replace the human creator. It can multiply the creator. And that may be one of the great opportunities of this technological revolution. But Beware of Trojan Horses Every gift is not necessarily good for you. The ancient Trojans learned that lesson the hard way. Artificial intelligence may become one of the greatest productivity tools ever created. It may also eliminate jobs, disrupt professions, destroy established business models and make some previously valuable skills considerably less valuable. Both realities can be true. The appropriate response, therefore, is neither blind enthusiasm nor paralyzing fear. It is preparation. Create Your Own Personal Economy Here Stan reaches the central challenge of the program. In an increasingly unpredictable economy, people should learn how to create their own personal economy. That does not mean everyone must quit a job tomorrow morning and launch a company by lunchtime. It means learning to think entrepreneurially. Can you recognize an opportunity? Can you solve a problem? Can you create something useful? Can you communicate its value? Can you develop relationships? Can you serve customers? Can you adapt when technology changes the rules? And can you create another source of usefulness and income when an old one disappears? Those questions are becoming important whether someone is 22, 42, 62—or 82. Everyone Is Also Becoming a Broadcaster There is another skill Stan believes people increasingly need. They need to learn how to communicate through modern media. You may never have a radio program. You may never call yourself a podcaster. You may never dream of becoming a YouTube personality. But we live in a mass-media marketing world. At some point, most professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders and creators will need to become comfortable behind a microphone, in front of a camera, on a screen or communicating through digital media. That makes broadcasting no longer merely a profession. It is becoming a life and business skill. The Four People We May Need to Become Stan's challenge can be reduced to four roles worth developing in this new world: Become an Entrepreneur. Learn to recognize opportunities, create value and build your own personal economy. Become a Broadcaster. Learn to communicate clearly, confidently and persuasively through modern media. Become a Transformer. Develop the ability to change yourself, your work and perhaps the lives of people around you. Become an Author of Ideas. Bring distinctly human experience, imagination, wisdom and judgment to AI tools capable of helping those ideas travel farther and faster. None of this guarantees an easy future. There will still be plenty to worry about. But perhaps there will be considerably less to fear. THINGS TO REMEMBER • Worry is information, not instruction. Fear may tell you that something deserves attention. It doesn't necessarily tell you what to do. • AI is both opportunity and disruption. Refusing to acknowledge either side leaves you unprepared. • Your ideas still matter. AI can generate words, pictures and possibilities, but human experience, judgment, character and wisdom remain extraordinarily valuable. • Entrepreneurship is becoming a basic life skill. You don't necessarily need to own a company to learn how to create value. • Broadcasting is becoming a basic communication skill. The ability to speak effectively through microphones, cameras and digital media will increasingly matter. • Transformation requires action. Waiting for certainty may simply mean waiting forever. THINGS TO SHARE Ask someone you care about: "If your present job disappeared because of AI, what useful thing could you create, teach, communicate or sell?" Then ask a second question: "What could AI help you do that you could not realistically have done five years ago?" Those two questions may start a far more productive conversation than another hour of worrying about artificial intelligence. THINGS TO TAKE NOTE OF Pay attention this week to the places where AI is already changing your life. Notice what it does extraordinarily well. Notice where it makes mistakes. Notice what frightens you. But especially notice where it gives you new capabilities. Instead of merely asking, "What will AI do to me?" begin asking: "What can I now do with AI that I could never do before?" That is the entrepreneur's question. THINGS TO DO Choose one idea you have been postponing. Write it down—or speak it into your phone. Use AI to help organize it. Turn it into something tangible: an article, presentation, proposal, podcast, video, course, business idea or conversation. Then put it into the world. Don't merely worry. Don't merely wait. Don't merely wonder. And don't merely wish. Create. THE INCONVENIENT CHALLENGE The AI digital world will undoubtedly produce disruption. Some careers will disappear. Others will change dramatically. New professions will emerge that hardly anyone can describe today. So the goal cannot be to make the future perfectly safe. The goal is to become the kind of person who is increasingly capable of meeting it. Stan Hustad has spent decades as an entrepreneur, broadcaster, communicator and coach. Today he is helping people learn how to become entrepreneurs, world-class broadcasters, transformational thinkers and Authors of Ideas who can work intelligently with artificial intelligence rather than merely worry about what it might do to them. If the new world has you worrying, waiting, wondering or wishing, perhaps it is time for a different conversation. Stan's invitation is simple: Learn to create your own economy. Learn to communicate your own ideas. Learn to use the new tools. Learn to become more useful. And learn to become less afraid of the future by becoming better prepared for it. Stan Hustad and What It Takes Radio are available to help. Stan@witradio.net Because in the end, the future may belong neither to the people who blindly embrace AI nor to those who desperately resist it. It may belong to the people who learn how to remain fully human while becoming remarkably good at using it. And remember: If an idea is interesting and important, there's a pretty good chance it will also be inconvenient.
Last year was your classroom a tornado of disorganized, disrespectful, or disengaged students? Is your teacher heart currently a tsunami of frustration, fear, or freaking stressed? If you said YES to any of that I hear you. And I have the exact strategy to solve it! In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I share a super simple classroom management hack that will make the start of this school year awesome. I'm confident you will be clapping and praising the profession when you try this hack with your students! Episode Notes: Classroom Management and Behavior Management Bundle: monicagenta.com/management Get TONS of Awesome Classroom Management Ideas Here: monicagenta.com/courses Get a free PDF copy of Monica's Book Crushing It For Kids Here: monicagenta.com/freebook Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let's Connect: http://monicagenta.com/pd Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Welcome to the Summer Conversations, a short series of podcasts in which I welcome a guest who brings their own topic of interest and we have a chat. The recordings are done in under one hour, barely edited, and released without fanfare.Episode 2: Steal This Idea — How to Create Original Worlds Without Losing Your MindWhat does it mean to "steal" from your inspirations instead of copying them? Pat Mullen joins Che to unpack Baudrillard's concept of simulcra and pastiche, arguing that mature creators should adapt rather than imitate. From adapting Dashiell Hammett's Red Harvest for a Star Trek campaign to building worlds that feel organically lived-in rather than assembled from IP fragments, this conversation digs into how research, historical accuracy, and deep immersion create authenticity. No pastiche, no shortcuts — just worlds that breathe.Big thanks to Patrick Mullen of GURPStalk for coming on the show.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The diversity principle – the idea that people with different backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints produce betterwork – was a core tenet of the first modern research university and the inspiration for John Stuart Mill's classic treatise, On Liberty. But as a war on diversity upends government, corporate, and education policies, the history of the idea of diversity has never been more important.
Loading an adventure motorcycle changes far more than its weight. It affects the bike's balance, suspension, braking, maneuverability and traction—and can make familiar terrain feel completely different. Clinton Smout explains how to pack the bike properly, why weight placement matters, what changes once the motorcycle is loaded and what riders should consider before setting off.
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Special education enrollment in the United States has reached record highs, but what's really driving the increase? Is it better diagnosis, changing academic expectations, broader legal protections, or something else entirely?(NOTE: If you don't want to hear about Jen's wild concert adventure and why her voice sounds like a 70-year-old smoker, bypass our banter and skip to the 6:50 time stamp)In Episode 2 of our special education series, we move beyond the history of IDEA and examine what's happening inside today's schools. We break down the latest enrollment trends and ask whether the education system has changed more than the students themselves.Although billions of dollars are spent every year supporting students with disabilities, reliable nationwide cost data is decades old, federal funding continues to fall short of original promises, and local school districts are increasingly forced to make up the difference.Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of public education, this episode provides the numbers—and the context—to understand one of the fastest-growing challenges facing American schools.What it means that more than 8.2 million students now receive special education services.The 13 disability categories recognized under federal law and how students qualify for services.Why boys are identified for special education at much higher rates than girls.Competing theories behind rising special education enrollment.Why many Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) rely on common accommodations like extended time—and whether those supports are enough.The surprising lack of modern nationwide data on special education spending.How the federal government has consistently funded far less than the level originally envisioned under IDEA.Why educating students with disabilities costs substantially more than general education—and what those rising costs mean for school districts.Special education enrollment continues to rise nationwide, now serving approximately 15% of all public school students.Autism diagnoses represent one of the fastest-growing disability classifications in American schools.Federal funding has never fully matched the commitment originally envisioned when IDEA became law, leaving states and local districts responsible for much of the financial burden.Understanding special education requires looking beyond statistics to the legal, educational, and financial systems that shape the delivery of services."The numbers keep climbing—but the funding promised to support those students never truly caught up."RESOURCES USED IN THIS EPISODE:Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)U.S. Department of Education special education data The Advocacy Institute California special education funding reports Special Education Stats [2023 Update]What federal education data shows about students with disabilities in the U.SPublic School Teacher Salary in California.COE - Students With Disabilities3 Reasons Why More Students Are in Special EducationWho Qualifies for an IEP in California?Dumping Kids with IEPs into General Education Classrooms is not Inclusion | by Laura J. Murphy, MFA, MEd | Age of Awareness | MediumCalifornia annually spending over $13 billion on special education California's $2.4 billion special education boost addresses critical needs, but challenges remain | EdSource 2026-27Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Funding Gaps by School District | NEA.Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode in this series exploring the history, policy, funding, and real-world impact of special education in America.If this episode helped you better understand today's education system, please leave a 5-star review, share it with a friend or colleague, and join the conversation on social media. Your support helps more educators, parents, and community members discover the podcast.
¿Qué pasa cuando una de las voces más influyentes de Venezuela decide hablar sin rodeos?En este episodio de #TheWayPodcast, conversamos con Valentina Quintero, periodista, escritora y una de las mayores promotoras del turismo venezolano, quien durante más de cuatro décadas ha recorrido el país para mostrar su riqueza natural, cultural y humana.Hablamos sobre el amor por Venezuela, la responsabilidad de contar el país con honestidad, el poder de viajar para comprender nuestra identidad y las razones detrás de una frase que generó conversación: "Yo no voy a ser ministra".También conversamos sobre liderazgo ciudadano, el papel de la sociedad civil en la construcción de país, el turismo como motor de desarrollo y la importancia de seguir creyendo en Venezuela desde la acción y no desde los cargos.Más allá de los viajes, este episodio es una conversación sobre libertad, convicciones, identidad y el compromiso de dedicar una vida entera a mostrar lo mejor de un país.
Referred to by historians as "the Venice of the Americas", Tenochtitlán, the capital of the Aztec Empire, was truly a civic and engineering marvel that was wondrous to behold. Today, not much remains of the original city, but what does is impressive and offers a glimpse at the grandeur and magnificence of Aztec architects. Join me for a tour of this amazing city, this week on the History Loves Company podcast!
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Mary Kissel analyzes the "stuck" state of global diplomacy, arguing that China and Russia are actively judging the strength of U.S. deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine. She disputes the idea that China is a neutral bystander, noting that Beijing benefits from Russian energy, Iranian markets, and the depletion of U.S. military assets like Patriotmissiles. Kissel asserts that the "merging" of the wars in Ukraine and Iran actually happened years ago through long-standing regime cooperation. She warns that a "halfway house" deal with Iran would only grant the regime more leverage and threaten European population centers with ballistic missiles. NATO must recognize a "condominium of countries"—China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—that are aligning against Western security. Kissel emphasizes that these regimes' interference in U.S. domestic politics is a strategic tool used to promote their own ends. (9)
We live in a world that worships talent, a world that cheers natural athletes, exalts child prodigies, and venerates virtuosos. But admiring people who are blessed with innate abilities can lead us to underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and how good we can become. As Adam Grant explains in his new book, “Hidden Potential,” growth is not about the genius you possess — it's about the character you develop. Adam joins us today to talk about developing the character skills, motivational tools, and learning systems that can help ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. This episode first aired in October 2023.
Robinne Lee's first novel, The Idea of You, was a big hit. It tells the story of a single mother who begins a romance with a much younger man, the lead singer of a fictional boy band. In Lee's latest novel, Crash Into Me, a middle-aged couple moves from Paris to Los Angeles. And this time, the wife falls into a love affair with a much younger woman, bringing her marriage to a crossroads. In today's episode, Lee joins All Things Considered's Juana Summers for a discussion about writing a multi-generational, multi-racial novel.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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What if the life you've been imagining is waiting for you to take the first step?Sarah Aviram didn't stumble into a year of travel. She created it. She made the bold decision to leave behind the familiar and designed a plan to travel through 12 countries in 12 months while continuing to work remotely. And she trusted herself enough to make it happen.In this episode of Speaking of Travel, Sarah shares the remarkable story behind her upcoming memoir, The Scenic Route: Following My Inner Compass Across 12 Countries in 12 Months. Along the way, she immersed herself in new cultures, formed unexpected friendships, embraced moments of uncertainty, and discovered that some of life's greatest rewards come from taking chances.Sarah shares what it really takes to turn an idea into reality and how stepping away from routine can open the door to new ways of thinking. More than a story about travel, this is a conversation about possibility and giving yourself permission to dream bigger, think outside the box, and recognize that the life you want may be closer than you think. Whether your next adventure takes you around the world or simply in a new direction, Sarah's story is a reminder that meaningful experiences begin with a single decision to say yes."The biggest risk wasn't leaving home. It was wondering what might have happened if I never said yes."If you've ever wondered whether it's too late or simply too impractical to follow a dream, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Sarah's journey proves that adventure isn't reserved for a lucky few. It's available to anyone willing to be curious and embrace the unexpected. And of course taking that first step.A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Outkick founder Clay Travis offers to buy a WNBA team and stack it with transgender women... AND offers $10 million to the winner of a game between the WNBA champs Las Vegas Aces and a high school boys basketball team of his choosing. And Woke World goes nuts! Glenn Beck tells podcaster Liz Wheeler that President Trump is resetting the "new liberal global world order" by making moves most of us won't begin to appreciate for the next decade. (We wonder if Harry Enten is paying attention...)
Nancy Yen shares her journey from corporate professional to successful entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of market research, authentic branding, and continuous learning from bootstrapping to scaling her business, OmieLife, to $24 Million. Yen discusses balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood and turning personal challenges into innovative products. Nancy built her company around a simple but universal problem: feeding kids in a better way."A no today is not a no forever"Chapters00:00 Introduction and Nancy's background01:23 Nancy's journey from corporate to entrepreneurship02:50 Inspiration behind OmieLife and product development06:32 Scaling from small beginnings to a 24 million dollar company10:04 Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship12:05 Upcoming product launch and future plans13:12 Challenges in manufacturing and focus strategies16:47 Advice for entrepreneurs and long-term brand visionMore Key Takeaways*Deep market research is crucial for product fit and success.*Focus and simplicity in marketing strategies*Being present in manufacturing is key to quality.*Long-term vision guides sustainable growth."Focus on one thing and do it well"Send us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Sponsor: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.com (Download your Podcast Launch Checklist for only $1 here)Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
Metaphors matter and, whether intentional or not, they exist in every coaching conversation. The metaphorical images we use have a strong impact on our clients' brains, and we need to understand the neuroscience behind this power. Today's guest explains how we work with the client's own metaphor rather than quietly replacing it with our own, and we explore a simple shift in language that can change how you think about the people you coach.Lyssa deHart is an author, master coach trainer, YouTube educator, and host of The Coaching Studio Podcast. Her books include StoryJacking: Change Your Inner Dialogue, Transform Your Life, the Reflective Coach, Light Up: The Science of Coaching with Metaphors, and Sticky Outcomes! at the Intersection of Coaching, Neuroscience, & Lasting Impact. Lyssa is a recovering therapist, Confidence Coach, Certified Mentor Coach, Coaching SUPERVision Partner, ICF PCC Assessor, and coaching educator. She guides and empowers professional coaches to enhance their client outcomes through deep listening, client-led approaches, and fostering a partnership that empowers their clients. In all her work, she is committed to improving the coaching community by enhancing the quality and impact of the coach-client relationship.Show Highlights:Using the client's own metaphors to listen and make them feel heardGetting curious with directionality about metaphors in conversationMetaphors are idea containers–structures in language to describe an experience. (Metaphors are the language of people!)Guard against extraneous cognitive load unnecessarily in client conversations. (Don't change the client's language.)The neuroscience behind visual languageNext steps for coaches who want to partner with clients in metaphorical languageResisting the urge to bring your own metaphor into the coaching conversation with “the thinker” (your client)Replacing “client/coachee” language with “thinker” and understanding the deeper meaningLyssa's key takeaway: “Start noticing metaphors in every conversation, and be curious about them.”Resources:Connect with Lyssa deHart: Website, LinkedIn, Learning Academy, YouTube, The Coaching Studio Podcast, StoryJacking: Change Your Inner Dialogue, Transform Your Life, the Reflective Coach, Light Up: The Science of Coaching with Metaphors, and Sticky Outcomes! at the Intersection of Coaching, Neuroscience, & Lasting Impact.Connect with Meg:Explore our mentor program! Now enrolling for Fall 2026! Click here for more information!Learn more about the STaR Coach Community. We would love for you to join us!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.Mentioned in this episode:Mentor ProgramIf you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten. It's small, personal, and powerful. If you've been waiting for the right time, this is it. So head over to Star Coach Show. That's https://starcoachshow.com/mentor/ to grab your spot or to learn more. I'd love to work with you. Now, let's get into today's show.
Ep. 269: Team Penske has raced in more than 6,600 races and won 10% of them — and they're the winningest team in IndyCar history. This summer, Bud is leading the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first-ever IndyCar race in the nation's capital, down Pennsylvania Avenue August 22–23. In this episode, you will learn how a dinner-table idea turned into a presidential executive order and lessons in: Why "it's all in the communication" when you're building trust with people you don't lead Why effort equals results — and why Bud carries a coin with his sons to prove it How to turn a gut-wrenching loss into your team's next strategy session Why he opens meetings with a story instead of a to-do list Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/ Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time, Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team toward personal and professional greatness. Special thanks to Amelia Prieto and Lilly Mae Stewart for making this episode possible.
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down a wave of encouraging economic and immigration news, from record US manufacturing growth to the highest monthly total of ICE arrests ever recorded. Bryan covers the Communist Democrats' surging momentum, including a Muslim Marxist candidate's likely win in Michigan's Senate primary and Mayor Mamdani's chaotic rollout of government-run grocery stores in New York City that even the Left is mocking. He also breaks down the mass Muslim migrant crossing into Spain's enclave of Ceuta and troubling silence from Pope Leo on the crisis. Plus, Bryan covers a Chinese spy ship lurking over a critical Pacific undersea cable, Zelenskyy's request to use Starlink to guide Ukrainian drones deep into Russia, Europe's Rhine River shipping crisis, and the US Army's costly AI blunder on a $450 million contract. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, US economy, manufacturing, ICE arrests, Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Senate, Zohran Mamdani, NYC grocery stores, Spain, Ceuta, Morocco, Pope Leo, China spy ship, Ukraine, Starlink, Rhine River, AI contract
We've spent the last few years watching AI transform the digital world. Now it's coming for the physical one. Humanoid robots are leaving the lab and entering homes, factories, and workplaces. But are we witnessing another ChatGPT moment, or are these machines still years away from becoming truly useful? Journalist Stephen Witt has spent months inside the world's leading robotics companies to find out, and what he discovered surprised him. Check out Stephen's article "Are Humanoid Robots Ready to Be Deployed?" and his previous appearance on this show. ***
Nancy Yen shares her journey from corporate professional to successful entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of market research, authentic branding, and continuous learning in scaling her business to $24 million. She discusses balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood and turning personal challenges into innovative products.You can hear the full episode on Wednesday, August 5, 2026Send us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Sponsor: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.com (Download your Podcast Launch Checklist for only $1 here)Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
Tom Szaky built TerraCycle into a recycling giant, then decided recycling wasn't good enough. His new venture, Loop, aimed to replace disposable packaging with reusable containers for brands like Tide and Häagen-Dazs. Consumers loved it. Retailers loved it. So why did it nearly die in four out of five test markets? Szaky breaks down the hidden flaw that almost killed Loop, and the simple insight that finally made it scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode Description:This From the Archive episode features Tyra Banks and her mother, Carolyn London, in a conversation about beauty, business, motherhood, reinvention, and the power of not trying to be perfect.There is no “A Note from James” section for this episode.James begins by explaining why America's Next Top Model mattered to him as a father. He watched the show with his daughters, and what stood out was not just modeling or fashion. It was the way Tyra taught that success depended on personality, presence, charisma, preparation, and knowing how to use what made you different.Tyra and Carolyn discuss their book Perfect Is Boring, which grew out of the raw, funny, and sometimes embarrassing conversations Carolyn had with Tyra throughout her life. Carolyn did not want Tyra to enter adulthood ignorant, ashamed, or unprepared. That meant frank talks about sex, periods, modeling, business, self-worth, and how to handle a world that would constantly try to define her.A major theme of the conversation is preparation. When Tyra chose Paris Fashion Week over college, Carolyn told her that the choice was hers—but if she was going to model, she had to treat it like a business. She had to study designers the way she had studied for the SAT. She had to understand the industry, the clients, the aesthetics, and the opportunities before she got on the plane.That preparation became one of Tyra's biggest advantages. She explains how she studied Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, and other designers, adjusting her look and walk from audition to audition. She later used the same strategic mindset when high-fashion clients criticized her body and told her to lose weight. Instead of starving herself, she and Carolyn sat down over pizza and made a list of clients and models who embraced a curvier, more commercial look.That list changed her career.Tyra also talks about becoming the first Black model to achieve several milestones at Victoria's Secret, and how one early failure came not from her lack of ability, but from a hairdresser who did not know how to work with Black hair. A year later, she took control of the situation, prepared her own hair, fought for another chance, and rebuilt that opportunity on her terms.The conversation then moves into television. Tyra explains how America's Next Top Model came to her as a blend of American Idol and The Real World, set inside the modeling industry. Her agent dismissed the idea, but Tyra found another path, worked with Kenya Barris and Ken Mok, and became deeply involved in producing and editing the show.Finally, Tyra reflects on success, burnout, delegation, motherhood, and legacy. At the height of her career, she was on magazine covers, running shows, and being recognized as one of the most influential people in the world—but she says she was also at the bottom of her spirit. Today, success means something different: building things that outlive her and continue expanding the definition of beauty long after people remember who created them.Editorial Note:This is a From the Archive episode. References to Tyra's projects, America's Next Top Model, her cosmetics company, future business plans, and her daily schedule reflect the original recording period.The book's official subtitle is 10 Things My Crazy, Fierce Mama Taught Me About Beauty, Booty, and Being a Boss.What You'll Learn:Why Carolyn London's honesty became one of Tyra's greatest advantages.How Tyra learned to treat modeling as a business, not just a talent contest.Why preparation beat natural beauty in Tyra's first Paris Fashion Week season.How Tyra and Carolyn turned body criticism into a career pivot.Why “perfect is boring” became both a beauty philosophy and a business strategy.How Tyra's “fierce, funny, heart” filter helps her decide what to say yes to.Why success without balance left Tyra “at the bottom of her spirit.”How Tyra learned to delegate instead of fixing everything herself.Why America's Next Top Model worked as more than a modeling competition.How Tyra moved from modeling into television production.Why Carolyn's early photography work shaped Tyra's eye for unconventional beauty.What legacy means to Tyra nowTimestamped Chapters:[02:00] Tyra Banks, Carolyn London, and Perfect Is BoringJames introduces Tyra and Carolyn and explains why America's Next Top Model became meaningful bonding time with his daughters.[03:27] Why They Wrote the Book TogetherTyra explains that she and Carolyn had been thinking about the book for 10 years and wanted to share the honesty behind their relationship.[05:18] Writing as a Mother-Daughter ConversationCarolyn and Tyra describe the writing process, the clashes, and why Tyra kept pushing her mother toward shorter, sharper storytelling.[07:40] Carolyn's Independence and Early MotherhoodCarolyn talks about becoming a teen mother, wanting independence, facing discrimination in job interviews, and eventually getting off government assistance.[11:25] The Honesty Tyra Grew Up WithCarolyn explains why she talked openly with Tyra about periods, sexuality, and the things her own mother had never explained to her.[13:21] You Are the BusinessBefore Tyra left for Europe, Carolyn told her that modeling was not just a career choice—the commodity was Tyra herself.[15:35] College or Paris Fashion WeekTyra remembers asking her mother to choose for her, and Carolyn refusing to make the decision while promising support either way.[18:07] How Tyra Decides What to Say No ToTyra explains her personal brand filter: fierce, funny, and heart. A project has to hit at least two.[20:55] Getting Back to CreativeTyra reflects on focusing too heavily on operations in business and needing to return to brand, voice, creativity, and community.[22:03] When Success Was Bigger Than ExpectedTyra talks about expecting America's Next Top Model to last two seasons and later realizing it had become a global juggernaut.[23:38] At the Top of the Game, Bottom of the SpiritTyra describes the burnout that came from overworking, micromanaging, and failing to delegate.[26:37] Preparation as the Real AdvantageJames highlights how Tyra studied each designer before Paris, and Tyra explains how she adapted her look for each client.[29:32] Beauty Gets You Two Steps—Then You WorkTyra explains why supermodels become supermodels through strategy, personality, business sense, and planning.[31:26] Pizza, Body Criticism, and the Career PivotAfter an agent told Carolyn that Tyra needed to lose weight, Carolyn took Tyra to eat pizza and helped her build a new strategy around clients who wanted her body type.[35:33] “We Already Have a Black Girl”Tyra describes early agency rejection, racial barriers, and the way the industry turned differences into insecurities.[36:41] Taking Control at Victoria's SecretTyra explains how a bad hair experience cost her an early Victoria's Secret opportunity—and how she fought her way back a year later.[40:15] From Modeling to TelevisionTyra says modeling happened to her, but television was always her passion.[41:21] The Idea for America's Next Top ModelTyra remembers combining American Idol with The Real World and setting the format inside the modeling industry.[42:34] When the Middleman Says NoAfter her agent dismissed the idea, Tyra went around him, worked with Kenya Barris and Ken Mok, and sold the show.[44:20] The Hidden Work of ProducingTyra explains that she was not a vanity producer—she lived in the editing bay and helped shape the show.[44:42] Redefining Beauty on TelevisionTyra and Carolyn discuss the many kinds of beauty and how Carolyn's photography work shaped Tyra's eye for what others missed.[47:03] Top Model Around the WorldTyra talks about returning to the show, ratings, international versions, and the global reach of the franchise.[47:56] Why The Tyra Banks Show EndedTyra explains the workload of producing a daily talk show and how the 2008 financial crisis affected advertisers.[49:02] A Day in Tyra's Life NowTyra describes motherhood, meetings, production plans, school paperwork, business projects, and trying not to start work too early.[51:14] What Success Means NowTyra says success now means legacy: expanding the definition of beauty and building things that outlive her.[52:32] Perfect Is BoringJames praises the book, the mother-daughter collaboration, and the larger message that perfection is not the goal.Additional Resources:Perfect Is Boring — Penguin Random House's official page lists the book by Tyra Banks and Carolyn London, published April 3, 2018, with the subtitle 10 Things My Crazy, Fierce Mama Taught Me About Beauty, Booty, and Being a Boss.Tyra Banks at Victoria's Secret — Victoria's Secret's model bio covers Tyra's modeling career, her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 1996, her return in 2024, and her broader work as a model, producer, writer, and actress.Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: Tyra Banks — SI Swimsuit's archive article describes Tyra's 1996 shared cover, her 1997 solo cover, and her 2019 return.SMiZE & DREAM — Tyra's current ice cream and dessert brand, which connects to the legacy-building theme she discusses near the end of the episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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