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Radio Carrum
Radio Architecture with Ilana Razbash - Episode 111 (David Gole)

Radio Carrum

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 60:06


Ilana's special guest is David Gole is an internationally recognised heritage architect and a principal at JDA Co where he leads one of Australia's largest heritage architecture teams.

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Square Co-Founder, Jim McKelvey: How to Build a Business No Competitor Can Copy | E131

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 48:35


Jim McKelvey did the impossible. He beat Amazon. The tech giant launched a product similar to Square's, undercut their pricing, and leveraged its massive brand. Everyone thought Square was doomed. But a year later, Amazon quit and even mailed Square readers to their customers. That left Jim with a bigger question: “How did we survive when no one else ever has?” The search for that answer inspired his book The Innovation Stack, a blueprint for building a business that cannot be copied. In this episode, Jim joins Ilana to reveal the secret to creating an unbeatable business, why ignorance can be a superpower, and how to survive the impossible as an entrepreneur. Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square (now Block), a billionaire entrepreneur, and author of The Innovation Stack. He also founded LaunchCode, a nonprofit providing free tech education and job placement. In this episode, Ilana and Jim will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:04) Growing Up as an ‘Uncool' Kid in St. Louis (04:01) The Early Hustle That Jumpstarted His Career (07:47) Launching a Business with 15-Year-Old Jack Dorsey (13:50) The Birth of Square: From Glass Blowing to FinTech (20:09) The Art of Selling and Capturing Attention (26:48) How a Single Demo Won Over MasterCard (31:04) Amazon's Failed Attempt to Crush Square (32:17) The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business (35:55) Why Most Entrepreneurs Give Up Too Soon (41:32) Why the Best Innovators Are Always “Unqualified” Jim McKelvey is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist best known as the co-founder of Square (now Block), the fintech company that redefined digital payments. He is the author of The Innovation Stack, which explores how companies can survive by creating solutions that can't be copied. Jim also founded LaunchCode, a nonprofit that provides free tech education and job placement for aspiring coders.  Connect with Jim Jim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mckelveyjim Resources Mentioned Jim's Book, The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time: https://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Stack-Building-Unbeatable-Business/dp/0593086732 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

Radio Carrum
Radio Architecture with Ilana Razbash - Episode 110 (Tamara Berkowitz)

Radio Carrum

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 62:20


Ilana's special guest is registered architect and founder of Tamara Berkowitz Architects, a Melbourne-based studio specialising in residential architecture.

Tip the Scales
147. Ilana Reeser - White-Glove Referrals on a Nationwide Scale

Tip the Scales

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 25:39


On this week's episode, Maria Monroy sits down with Ilana Reeser of Your Insurance Attorney to talk about turning networking into real case flow. They dig into Ilana's role leading nationwide referrals and market expansion, how to cut through conference small talk and turn meetings into deals, and why firms should hire a dedicated rainmaker if the founder isn't built for it. Ilana shares the importance of white-glove client handoffs and how she navigates a male-dominated industry.  Ilana Reeser [@ilana_sky on Instagram and @ilana-reeser on LinkedIn] is the Director of Business Development at Your Insurance Attorney, where she specializes in building connections, cultivating referral partnerships, and driving nationwide expansion. Since joining the firm, Ilana has helped open operations in multiple states and built a trusted referral network that spans the country. Known for her ability to cut through small talk and focus on meaningful relationships, she prioritizes both case volume and client experience—ensuring every referral is handled with care. You can get in touch with Ilana on LinkedIn or Instagram. Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Tip the Scales
147. Ilana Reeser - White-Glove Referrals on a Nationwide Scale

Tip the Scales

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 25:39


On this week's episode, Maria Monroy sits down with Ilana Reeser of Your Insurance Attorney to talk about turning networking into real case flow. They dig into Ilana's role leading nationwide referrals and market expansion, how to cut through conference small talk and turn meetings into deals, and why firms should hire a dedicated rainmaker if the founder isn't built for it. Ilana shares the importance of white-glove client handoffs and how she navigates a male-dominated industry.  Ilana Reeser [@ilana_sky on Instagram and @ilana-reeser on LinkedIn] is the Director of Business Development at Your Insurance Attorney, where she specializes in building connections, cultivating referral partnerships, and driving nationwide expansion. Since joining the firm, Ilana has helped open operations in multiple states and built a trusted referral network that spans the country. Known for her ability to cut through small talk and focus on meaningful relationships, she prioritizes both case volume and client experience—ensuring every referral is handled with care. You can get in touch with Ilana on LinkedIn or Instagram. Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Betting $250M on Women's Sports: How Rejection Became Kara Nortman's Superpower | E130

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 64:24


At a 2015 World Cup match in Vancouver, Kara searched nine stores for her daughters' jerseys and found none. That spark of “joyful irritation” became a movement to build teams, build community, and build an industry. In this episode, Kara joins Ilana to share how that moment ignited Angel City FC, how she, along with her partners, managed to create one of the most valuable women's soccer teams in the world, and why she embraces rejection as a growth strategy. She breaks down the tension between patience and urgency, the power of finding joy in pursuing one's passions, and how to choose partners who amplify your mission. Kara Nortman is the co-founder of Angel City FC and managing partner of Monarch Collective, a $250M investment platform driving the growth of women's sports. A former investor at Upfront Ventures and operator at IAC, Kara brings decades of experience turning bold ideas into lasting movements. In this episode, Ilana and Kara will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:03) Realizing the Market Gap in Women's Sports (04:16) Turning Inspiration into Action (06:44) Finding Joy Through Volunteering and Community (11:54) The Birth of Angel City FC (17:23) Turning Rejection into Fuel (30:48) Breaking into the World of Venture Capital (31:42) Game-Changing Mentorship and Early Career Lessons (33:47) Discovering a Passion for Tech at Battery Ventures (44:19) Building Angel City and Redefining the Playbook (50:04) Launching Monarch and Scaling the Movement Kara Nortman is an investor, founder, and sports operator focused on advancing the women's sports economy. As a co-founder of the professional women's soccer team, Angel City FC, she pioneered a community-first 10% sponsorship model that drove significant commercial success. Kara co-leads Monarch Collective, investing in women's sports teams and related businesses across the U.S. and Europe. Previously, she was a managing partner at Upfront Ventures and an executive at IAC, where she helped incubate Tinder through Hatch Labs. Connect with Kara: Kara's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karanortman Resources Mentioned: Monarch Collective: https://monarchcoll.com Angel City FC: https://angelcity.com   Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

HBO Girls Rewatch
Jamie Linn Watson talks "Shenanigans" | Broad City S5E7

HBO Girls Rewatch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 70:46


Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at ⁠trueclassic.com/GIRLS⁠! #trueclassicpod #sponsored #ad Oops, sorry for the interruption... but we're BACK to our regularly scheduled chaos! This week we're joined by actual ray of sunshine Jamie Linn Watson (comedian, icon, friend of the pod!!) to dive into Broad City S5E7: Shenanigans. Ilana's about to become a hair model, Abbi's getting called immature by Clea Duvall (rude!), and things get weird in the best way. We chat with Jamie about her NYC journey, favorite unhinged Broad City moments, and spiral together about whether grad school is a cute idea or a trap. Classic Jamie's feature will be airing on Tubi on Nov 14th, be sure to check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fit Physician
Ep. 64: Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Ilana's Road To Strength, Confidence, and Freedom Around Food

The Fit Physician

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 38:13


An honest, hopeful conversation with Dr. Ilana Coetzee—ER physician and mom of two—on breaking free from decades of body image pressure and “earn your food” rules. Ilana shares how a six-year-old's first selfie-judgment spiraled into binge–restrict cycles, coffee diet pills, and chasing aesthetics through bodybuilding… and how a ski injury—and later, The Fit Physician—shifted everything toward strength, freedom, and longevity. We talk PRs (hello, bodyweight back squat and ~300-lb hip thrusts), ditching macro obsession for protein + fiber focus, injury-proof running, and the mindset that lets you keep up with your kids (and joy) at 46 and beyond. If you've ever felt “I should have this figured out by now,” this episode reminds you: you're not broken, you're not alone—and you can rewrite the story starting today.--Join us for the Stronger Through Menopause Masterclass

Radio Carrum
Radio Architecture with Ilana Razbash - Episode 109 (David Welsh)

Radio Carrum

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 60:30


Ilana's special guest is David Welsh, an architect, writer and director of Welsh + Major, a modern-ish architecture studio based on Gadigal Land / Sydney.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew
Ilana's Emotional Journey: Finding Light in Autumn Shadows

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 14:31 Transcription Available


Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Ilana's Emotional Journey: Finding Light in Autumn Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: השמש החיוורת של הסתיו נפרשה על חלונות המחלקה הפסיכיאטרית, מעוררת תחושה של מקום בין חלום לערות.En: The pale autumn sun spread across the windows of the psychiatric ward, evoking a sense of a place between a dream and wakefulness.He: אילנה ישבה על כורסה ירוקה בקצה החדר.En: Ilana sat on a green armchair at the corner of the room.He: חייה הרגישו כמו הסתיו הזה, חיוור וקצת עצוב.En: Her life felt like this autumn, pale and somewhat sad.He: מאז שהייתה קטנה, החגים היו זמן למשפחה.En: Since she was young, the holidays were a time for family.He: ליתר דיוק, סוכות היה חג מיוחד.En: More precisely, Sukkot was a special holiday.He: עדיין לא הצליחה להבין למה השנה היא לא מרגישה ככה.En: She still couldn't understand why this year she didn't feel that way.He: משפחתה התרגשה והיא... פשוט לא.En: Her family was excited, and she... simply wasn't.He: זה היה כאילו הענן הכהה של ה-SAD כיסה את שמי נפשה בלכה.En: It was as if the dark cloud of SAD covered the skies of her soul with a sheen.He: כשהפגישה עם דניאל, המטפל שלה, הגיעה, אילנה בחרה לשתף את תחושותיה.En: When the meeting with Daniel, her therapist, arrived, Ilana chose to share her feelings.He: "זה כאילו שאני מאבדת את עצמי בכל סתיו," היא לחשה.En: "It's like I'm losing myself every autumn," she whispered.He: דניאל הביט בה בעיניים עדינות.En: Daniel looked at her with gentle eyes.He: "לפעמים ההרגשה היא חלק מאתנו, אבל לא כל מה שאנחנו," הוא אמר.En: "Sometimes the feeling is a part of us, but not all that we are," he said.He: המילים הללו ליוו אותה כמו תפילת נשמה.En: Those words accompanied her like a soul's prayer.He: בפינת המחלקה, הקימו סוכה קטנה.En: In the corner of the ward, a small sukkah was set up.He: האורחים מהמחלקה והצוות חילקו דפנות וחומרי קישוט.En: Guests from the ward and the staff shared walls and decorating materials.He: למרות הסביבה הזרה, היה משהו מנחם בנוכחותם.En: Despite the unfamiliar environment, there was something comforting in their presence.He: מרים, אחת המטופלות, קראה בשמחה לאילנה להצטרף.En: Miriam, one of the patients, cheerfully called Ilana to join.He: אמנם מהוססת, אילנה עמדה וסלסלה נייר בצבעי הסתיו נתלתה בידה.En: Although hesitant, Ilana stood up, a paper garland in autumn colors hanging in her hand.He: הביקור של המשפחה במחלקה הביא עמו רגשות מעורבים.En: The family's visit to the ward brought mixed emotions.He: היה דרוש כוח אומץ גדול.En: It required great courage.He: אמא הביאה עוגות דבש, והחיוכים על פניהם הביאו צביטה ללב של אילנה.En: Mom brought honey cakes, and the smiles on their faces pinched Ilana's heart.He: "אנחנו אוהבים אותך," אבא אמר.En: "We love you," Dad said.He: "וגם אנחנו כאן בשבילך."En: "And we're here for you too."He: באותו הבוקר בפרוזדור המחלקה, נפל לפתע אסימון מתוכי.En: That morning in the ward's hallway, a sudden realization came to her.He: אילנה הבינה שהיא לא חייבת להילחם ברגשותיה, אלא לקבלם.En: Ilana realized she didn't have to fight her feelings but to accept them.He: היא יכולה להיות עצובה ולהיות עדיין חלק מהמשפחה, מהמסורת, מהחיים שעדיין מחכה לה.En: She could be sad and still be part of her family, of the tradition, of the life that still awaits her.He: בערב סוכות, ללא תחפושות או מסכות, היא הצטרפה למשתתפי החגיגה במחלקה.En: On the evening of Sukkot, without costumes or masks, she joined the ward's celebrants.He: בחיוך קטן אך אמיתי, היא קשרה קישוט על הסוכה, הרגישה את החום של האחדות.En: With a small yet genuine smile, she tied a decoration on the סוכה, feeling the warmth of unity.He: זה לא היה מושלם, אבל היה שלה.En: It wasn't perfect, but it was hers.He: בנהר הרגשות, היא מצאה חוף חדש.En: In the river of emotions, she found a new shore.He: אילנה למדה לקבל את עצמה, על הרגשות, על החוויות – ולגלות איך לפעמים הבנה עצמית היא השמחה האמיתית בחג.En: Ilana learned to accept herself, her emotions, her experiences – and discovered how sometimes self-understanding is the true joy of the holiday.He: ולא רק בחג עצמו, אלא בכל יום שבו היא מתחברת לעצמה באמת.En: And not only during the holiday itself but every day she truly connects with herself. Vocabulary Words:ward: מחלקהpsychiatric: פסיכיאטריתevoking: מעוררתwakefulness: ערותgarland: סלסלהunerstanding: הבנהsheen: לכהprayer: תפילהcomforting: מנחםhesitant: מהוססתpinched: צביטהcourage: אומץsukkah: סוכהdecoration: קישוטshore: חוףrealization: אסימוןaccept: לקבלunity: אחדותdecorating: חומרי קישוטtradition: מסורתin between: ביןdespite: למרותexperiences: חוויותunfamiliar: זרהconnect: מתחברתgenuine: אמיתיparticipants: משתתפיself-understanding: הבנה עצמיתtied: קשרהperfect: מושלםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

What's Up Next Podcast
673. Ten Things About Disapointment (Solo)

What's Up Next Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 31:38


This solo episode is following up on our interview with Ilana Golan from the Leap Academy. Ilana faced dissapointment. So will you. Let's chat ten things about dissapointment. Do you agree? Let me know: docg@diversefi.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Podcast is Making Me Thirsty (The World's #1 Seinfeld Destination)
"HE'S GOT A GREAT BUTT" | "SEINFELD" INTERVIEW | ILANA LEVINE | "JOYCE" | 196

This Podcast is Making Me Thirsty (The World's #1 Seinfeld Destination)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 41:36


This Podcast Is Making Me Thirsty is a podcast dedicated to Seinfeld, the last, great sitcom of our time. We are The #1 Destination for Seinfeld Fans.Seinfeld Podcast Interview With Ilana Levine. Ilana played "Joyce" in the Season 4 Seinfeld" episode, "The Contest."You know Ilana from her Broadway roles in Jake's Women, The Last Night of Ballyhoo , You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Wrong Mountain and from Tanner '88, Damages, Law & Order, Kissing Jessica Stein, and NYPD Blue.Check out Ilana's podcast: Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine: https://www.littleknownfactspodcast.com/We talk with those responsible for making Seinfeld the greatest sitcom in TV history. Our guests are Seinfeld writers, Seinfeld actors and actresses and Seinfeld crew.We also welcome well-known Seinfeld fans from all walks of life including authors, entertainers, and TV & Radio personalities.We analyze Seinfeld and breakdown the show with an honest insight. We rank every Seinfeld episode and compare Seinfeld seasons. If you are a fan of Seinfeld, television history, sitcoms, acting, comedy or entertainment, this is the place for you.Do us a solid, support the Podcast

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
How a Panic Attack Revealed the Secret to a Meaningful Life | Robert Glazer | E129

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 45:46


Robert Glazer collapsed in his kitchen in front of his son, convinced he was having a heart attack. In reality, it was a massive panic attack triggered by grinding too hard while starting a business, building a house, raising kids, and weathering the 2008 recession. That wake-up call forced him to reevaluate everything: his health, his leadership, and the values that guided his life. In this episode, Robert returns to the show to share how childhood struggles shaped his values, why passion is developed, not discovered, and how to know if you're climbing the wrong mountain in life. He also reveals the frameworks from his new book to help you align your career, relationships, and purpose with your deepest values. Robert Glazer is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and global keynote speaker. He founded Acceleration Partners, a 300-person marketing agency, and is the author of eight books, including Elevate and his newest release, The Compass Within. In this episode, Ilana and Robert discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:09) Growing Up as the “Underachiever” Kid (05:20) Discovering a Love for Learning in College (09:00) How Helping One Company Sparked an Agency (10:30) The Health Scare That Sparked a Wake-Up Call (14:18) Leading with Transparency During COVID (16:56) Choosing to Step Aside as CEO (19:29) Writing The Compass Within as a Story (22:00) Understanding Core Values (26:09) The Three Climbs of Success for High Achievers (29:12) Six Questions to Identify Your Core Values Robert Glazer is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and thought leader on business and personal growth. He founded Acceleration Partners, scaling it into a 300-person agency recognized for its values-driven culture. Robert is the author of eight books, including Elevate and The Compass Within, and the Friday Forward newsletter. Known for his insights on leadership, capacity building, and core values, he speaks on stages around the globe and helps individuals and organizations align success with authenticity. Connect with Robert Robert's Website: robertglazer.com  Robert's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/glazer   The Compass Within Website: compass-within.com Resources Mentioned LEAP Episode 32 with Robert Glazer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-reinvention-how-to-elevate-your-career/id1701718200?i=1000660153819 The Six Core Values Questions: robertglazer.com/six Robert's Book, The Compass Within: A Little Story About the Values That Guide Us: https://geni.us/values Free Course: robertglazer.com/compass-leap Robert's Book, Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others: https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Beyond-Limits-Success-Yourself/dp/1492691488  The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness by David Rendall: https://www.amazon.com/Freak-Factor-Discovering-Uniqueness-Flaunting/dp/1599326698  Leap Academy Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

What's Up Next Podcast
672. How to Build a Portfolio Career w/ Ilana Golan

What's Up Next Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 49:58


Ilana Golan is the creator of Leap Academy where she helps people develop portfolio careers. What is a portfolio career and how do we develop it with the right amount of AQ? Listen to this broadranging converssation about the future of careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJC Passport
Inside the Advocacy Effort to Bring the Hostages Home

AJC Passport

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 11:15


"Since before he was President, he [Trump] has made it clear that this is a priority, and he has instructed his team to work on this issue day in and day out . . . ” More than two years after the October 7 massacre, Hamas has agreed to return the 48 hostages still in Gaza under the U.S.-brokered peace deal. Jessica Bernton, AJC's Director of Congressional Affairs, shares details of AJC's joint advocacy with the hostage families of returned hostages—how personal stories, bipartisan meetings with Congress and the White House, and coordinated delegations kept the issue at the forefront. She reflects on the emotional weight of this work, its impact on the U.S. administration, and the ongoing need to press policymakers to ensure that all hostages are safely returned. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. Take Action: Elected Leaders: Demand Hamas Release the Hostages Key Resources: AJC's Efforts to Support the Hostages Listen – AJC Podcasts: Architects of Peace The Forgotten Exodus People of the Pod Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview: Manya Brachear Pashman:  More than two years after the October 7 massacre, the Hamas terror group has reportedly agreed at long last, to return the 48 hostages that remain in Gaza. With us now is Jessica Bernton, AJC's director of Congressional Affairs, who has been working with the families of hostages since day one to bring them all home. Jessica, welcome to People of the Pod. Jessica Bernton:  Thanks so much, Manya, it's a pleasure to be here.  Manya Brachear Pashman:  So you must be so relieved. I know you've been so immersed in all of this. When can we celebrate though? Is now too soon? Jessica Bernton:  Oh, what a great question. I would say, I have this cautious optimism at the moment. There have been many ups and downs. There have been starts and stops throughout these long months and now two years, but this one does feel different. I would say, you know, this is the most progress we've seen since the spring, and we have to continue to have hope.  We also cannot afford to let up the pressure until every single hostage is returned home. And so I would say we cannot exhale until everyone is returned. And once everybody is walking across the border, or the deceased are returned home for burial, that is when we can truly celebrate. Once every single person is returned. Manya Brachear Pashman:  You said it feels different? How? How does it feel different? Jessica Bernton:  You know, there's been a lot of pressure exerted in recent weeks. I'd say the US administration has stepped up their efforts as well, working with other countries, including partners across the world here. And a deal was signed.  And so I think a lot can happen, though, between this announcement and actually, again, when hostages are returned, or when the first phase begins, and both sides need to continue to adhere to each side of the agreement. But this really is the most progress that there has been in some time. Manya Brachear Pashman:  As I said in the introduction, you've been working since day one, bringing delegations to Washington to meet with members of Congress, meet with White House staff, including both President Biden and President Trump. What has happened most recently that might have made a difference here? Jessica Bernton:  I think the most important thing here is that the families as well as the returned hostages, because we've been so far down in this process that we were advocating for the release of certain hostages, and now those individuals have come to DC and have been traveling across the world to make sure that their voice is heard. And they're speaking up for those that they were held in captivity with, who don't have a voice at the moment.  And so it's been really incredible and emotional to have advocated, let's say, for somebody like the return of Keith Siegel or Doron Steinbrecher. And now we have joined them in going to the Hill, into these meetings, advocating for the return of every single hostage, and that's been really incredible.  But I think the most important thing here is that these conversations have continued. And keeping this issue at the forefront of everybody's minds. The American public, government officials, foreign officials, community leaders, ensuring that the hostages have not been forgotten has been our top priority here, and ensuring that this remains a foreign policy priority for the US government in particular.  And clearly it has paid off, because these hostages have been able to continue to tell their story, and we are where we are today, and hopefully this progress will continue. But it's been really incredible to see this, especially in the past couple months, as those who have been returned or released have now come to Washington, DC as well and are able to do this type of advocacy.  Manya Brachear Pashman:  You mentioned Keith Siegel, one of the American-Israeli hostages, who was released earlier this year. They've been able to talk about their experiences, former hostages have been able to talk about their experiences in captivity and share that with President Trump in a way that their loved ones who were advocating for their release could not. What have they revealed about their experience that their loved ones could not possibly have known? Jessica Bernton:  You know, I think it's one thing to read articles or, you know, hear about what happened to them, and then it's another thing to hear it firsthand. And I think hearing about the brutality and the heartbreak and everything that they suffered, as well as what they've shared publicly about who they were held with and the information that they've been able to also offer to families and hope that they've been able to give to the families who don't know the status of their loved one.  Again, it's one thing to read an article and it's another to be sitting in a room listening to these incredibly powerful, emotional, and moving stories. And I think, you know, having them be able to share this has been incredibly important, and I think very impactful. Manya Brachear Pashman:  Is there a particular story or experience that stands out in your mind, that perhaps someone shared with you first intimately, before they shared it publicly? One that really stands out. Jessica Bernton:  I think I'll share a little bit about Ilana Gritzewsky, because we've hosted her for delegations, and our CEO, Ted Deutch joined with her at a press conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks. And she was also on Capitol Hill earlier this year, testifying at the House Foreign Affairs Committee at a bipartisan round table there. And she was brutally kidnapped alongside her partner, Matan Zangauker, who's still being held captive.  And the words that have stuck with me about Ilana, and also sort of you know the story with her partner, Matan, is that she said she cannot heal until everyone has returned home, and the rest of the hostages who have come home also cannot heal until every single person has been returned. And I think that is something that we've heard time and time again, this process, you know, in order for them to grieve, to heal, to process. I don't think there will ever be getting back to a normal life, but as much as they can, it will begin once everybody is returned home. Manya Brachear Pashman:  Former hostages, families of hostages have met with President Trump. He's welcomed them into the Oval Office. It seems like President Trump has made this a personal mission of his to get the hostages home. Perhaps that's why we've finally seen success and a deal made. Why do you think that might be the case? What moved the needle finally? Jessica Bernton:  Yeah, I mean, I think since before he was President, he has made it clear that this is a priority, and he has instructed his team to work on this issue day in and day out, and to have this access to a president like this is very notable. And we've seen these incredibly powerful images of released hostages, returned hostages, and also family members of those who are still captive meeting in the Oval Office.  And one can only assume that this has to be a priority for the President here, he's shown his seriousness. And again, we've now ended up with this current deal, which hopefully can be seen to fruition and can be implemented all the way. But it does seem like this has taken on greater importance as the months have gone on this past year, and it's truly incredible. Manya Brachear Pashman:  Any final thoughts, Jessica, as we wait to see the hostages actually return and the various components of this deal come to fruition? Jessica Bernton:  Yeah, I think you know, again, going back to this cautious optimism, I saw a video posted online where there's several returned hostages and released hostages, as well as family members who are in town this week, they've been in town for the second anniversary, and have been doing different meetings and events this week in Washington, DC. And they were on the phone with the President last night, you know, expressing their gratitude. And I think again, that's a powerful symbol here.  But going back to your initial question, and, is it too early to celebrate? We need to be cautiously optimistic and keep the pressure on, and hopefully we really can be celebrating on Monday, if that's when everyone is returned. But AJC will not stop until everybody, every single hostage, has been returned, and that's when we will truly celebrate here. Manya Brachear Pashman:  Thank you so much, Jessica. Really appreciate you joining us, and may we see all of this materialize in the days to come.  Jessica Bernton:  Absolutely thank you, Manya.  Manya Brachear Pashman:  Prior to the High Holidays, we brought you five episodes of our limited podcast series, architects of peace, the story of the Abraham accords. Our final episode deals with the challenges presented by the Israel-Hamas war.  As we approach a potential end to that war, we are pressing pause on that episode to make sure we include any significant developments. Until then, People of the Pod will resume its regular weekly interviews. Stay tuned for the final episode of Architects of Peace.

The Healthy Skin Show
401: With Skyrocketing Rates of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Colorectal Cancer… Is A Colonoscopy Screening BAD For Your Gut? w/ Dr. Ilana Gurevich

The Healthy Skin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 56:43


Could your fatigue, bloating, or random skin rashes be more than “just stress” or IBS? You might be shocked to learn they could actually be signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or even colon cancer — yes, it's possible without having obvious digestive symptoms.It's unfortunately common to discover that you have Crohn's or ulcerative colitis in your 60s, and not because of gut issues… but during a routine colonoscopy screening. Others are misdiagnosed for years while battling brain fog, thyroid problems, skin issues like psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, or even unexplained anemia — all while the real problem quietly worsens.I'm joined by Dr. Ilana Gurevich, a naturopathic gastroenterologist who specializes in complex GI disorders. We dive into the hidden signs of IBD, how it differs from IBS, sneaky signs of colon cancer (especially with skyrocketing rates), and the TRUTH about colonoscopies – why you should absolutely stop putting it off and never use a stool test for gut health as a replacement.If you've been brushed off, gaslit, or still searching for answers, you don't want to miss this.⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:- See all the references

Why Are Dads?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial w. Ilana Masad + River Butcher

Why Are Dads?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 81:12


In which Ilana Masad, author of Beings, joins us to discuss empathy, aliens and nonbinary icon E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. River Butcher co-hosts! There is an EXTENDED CUT of this episode on Patreon and Apple Podcast Subscriptions! Check out Ilana (and Beings) here:https://www.ilanamasad.com/novelsCheck out River here: https://www.riverbutcher.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.patreon.com/youaregood We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex's zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/ You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies. You can make a contribution to Palestine Children's Relief Fund here: https://www.pcrf.net/ Miranda Zickler produced and edited this episode: https://linktr.ee/mirandatheswampmonster Fresh Lesh produces the beats for our episodes.

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
How Thai Randolph Built a $100M Agency With Kevin Hart | E128

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 55:38


Most people would assume that raising capital for a celebrity-backed business would be a cakewalk, but Thai Randolph knew that was far from the truth. Securing $100 million in investment for Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions required more than just a famous name; it took proving real value, building trust, and navigating rejection. Her success led to one of the largest private-equity rounds ever led by a Black woman in the U.S. In this episode, Thai joins Ilana to share the lessons she's learned throughout her career, from her time at Sony, Facebook, and Lionsgate. She also opens up about her personal struggles with fertility while building a successful career and the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership style. Thai Randolph is an award-winning entrepreneur and marketer, and the former CEO of Hartbeat, where she led the company's growth and secured a $100M investment, one of the largest private-equity rounds led by a Black woman in the U.S. In this episode, Ilana and Thai discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) How Thai's Small-Town Roots Shaped Her Path (04:58) Pivoting from Marketing Missiles to Storytelling (09:36) Breaking into Big Tech: From Sony to Facebook (14:14) Balancing Fertility Struggles and Career Moves (22:11) Joining Lionsgate and Meeting Kevin Hart (26:34) Challenges of Carving Out a New Business (28:20) Raising $100M for Hartbeat Against All Odds (32:40) Transitioning to CEO and Leadership Lessons (37:49) Balancing Work, Life, and Avoiding Burnout (41:57) Redefining Your Identity Beyond the Job Title (49:28) Thai's Next Big Ventures and Future Plans Thai Randolph is an entrepreneur and marketer, and the former CEO of Hartbeat, where she led the company's growth and secured a $100M investment, one of the largest private-equity rounds led by a Black woman in the U.S. As President and COO of Laugh Out Loud, she oversees the strategy and operations for Kevin Hart's comedy network. Thai has driven digital transformation at companies like Facebook and Sony, and provided media strategy for top brands like Verizon, Dell, and more. Connect with Thai:  Thai's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thairandolph Thai's Instagram: instagram.com/thairandolph Resources Mentioned: Thai's Podcast, The Suga: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suga/id1502324399  LOL Network: youtube.com/@lolnetwork  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training 

Conversation Balloons
91. God, Grades, and Graduation w/ Ilana Horwitz

Conversation Balloons

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 57:15


**THIS IS A REPRISE OF EPISODE #6 ON 5.18.22**Professor of Jewish Studies Ilana Horwitz's recent book God, Grades, and Graduation looks at whether students do better in school when they believe in God and belong to a community of faith.  Leah explores with this sociologist such factors as parental influence, compliance with school rules, and socioeconomic inequality.  "Leah's Quadrant" is revealed, both women discuss atheist kids, and Dr. Horwitz tells us how religious kids fare in college admissions and qualities like empathy, happiness and self-restraint.Additional resources:God, Grades, and Graduation, by Ilana M. Horwitz, Oxford University Press, 2022

The Typecast: Grow Your Art Business
What If Social Media Became 70% of Your Creative Business with Callum Creative | The Typecast Episode 59

The Typecast: Grow Your Art Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 52:41


Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Callum from Callum's Creative Club to explore the twists and turns of balancing freelance design, social media content, and staying true to your values. From landing dream projects with Nike to navigating the wild ride of building an online following, Callum shares the highs, lows, and lessons that come with straddling two creative worlds.We dig into the reality behind comparison traps, how boundaries keep creativity sustainable, and why building community matters more than chasing algorithms. Callum also opens up about shifting energy toward his newsletter as a healthier, more authentic way to connect with designers and creatives.If you've ever struggled with creative balance, content pressure, or simply wondered how to grow without losing yourself, this episode is for you. All that and more when you listen to this episode:The surprising story of landing a dream freelance client right awayWhy working with values-aligned brands makes the biggest differenceHow the pandemic reshaped Callum's career into content creationThe double-edged sword of viral growth (and why it's not always what you think)Setting healthy boundaries between online presence and offline lifeThe trap of comparison–and how newsletters became a safe creative outletHow to keep content authentic while standing out from the crowdWhy consistency and vulnerability resonate more than perfectionChoosing between client work, content creation, and educationThe importance of recalibrating your creative career when it drifts Connect with CallumWebsite: https://callumscreativeclub.myflodesk.com/linkinbioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callumscreativeclub/Mentioned in this episode:Callum's Creative Club Newsletter BrickConnect with Katie & Ilana from Goodtype Goodtype Website Goodtype on Instagram Goodtype on Youtube Love The Typecast and free stuff? Leave a review, and send a screenshot of it to us on Slack. Each month we pick a random reviewer to win a Goodtype Goodie! Goodies include merch, courses and Kernference tickets! Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the showTag us on Instagram @GoodtypeFollow us on Tiktok @lovegoodtypeLearn from Katie and IlanaGrab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice, kick back, and let's get down to business!

Tradition Podcast
PODCAST: Children of the Book

Tradition Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 54:46


For many mothers, especially literary-minded ones, raising young children may feel like an intellectual regression. In this episode of the TRADITION Podcast, Ilana Kurshan and Sarah Rindner Blum discuss how the time spent reading books with our children can also yield profound intellectual and spiritual insights, not to mention deeper and more enjoyable relationships. Kurshan's new book, Children of the Book: A Memoir of Reading Together (St. Martin's Press), explores the ways in which reading books and learning Torah in the context of family life can be uplifting and transformative. In their conversation, Ilana and Sarah compare repeatedly reading the same children’s books to prayer, and the rejection of screens in favor of books to the Biblical transition from idolatry to monotheism. They also delve into the unique challenges of raising enthusiastic English language readers in Israel. Sarah Rindner Blum, a teacher and writer living in Israel, reviewed Children of the Book in TRADITION's recent Summer 2025 issue. Ilana Kurshan's first memoir, If All the Seas Were Ink, won the Sami Rohr Prize in Jewish Literature. Watch a video recording of this conversation. The post PODCAST: Children of the Book first appeared on Tradition Online.

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Lisa Bilyeu: From Housewife to Billion-Dollar Boss, My No-BS Guide to Radical Confidence | LEAP Replay

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 73:32


For eight years, Lisa Bilyeu lived the life others expected: a traditional Greek wife focused on supporting her husband and running the home. But deep down, she knew she was meant for more. With no business background, zero confidence, and no clear roadmap, she decided to rewrite her story. She co-founded Quest Nutrition with her husband and built a billion-dollar business. In this LEAP Replay, Lisa opens up to Ilana about breaking free from cultural expectations, showing up authentically in the face of criticism, and how you can build radical confidence without needing external validation. Lisa Bilyeu is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and co-founder of Quest Nutrition, a multi-billion-dollar company. Her mission is to use content creation to empower women to break free from limiting beliefs and build extraordinary lives. In this episode, Ilana and Lisa will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:22) Her Upbringing and the Weight of Expectations (06:44) Velvet Handcuffs: The Trap of People Pleasing (10:55) Transitioning from Housewife to Co-Founder (19:13) Handling Your Emotions in Business  (24:25) How Lisa Tackles Online Hate and Criticism (33:12) The Three Keys to Mission-Driven Content Creation (37:25) Lisa's No-BS Guide to Success  (44:40) Why She Chose Her Mission Over Motherhood  (1:03:06) Building Radical Confidence Through Self-Reliance Lisa Bilyeu is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Quest Nutrition, a multi-billion-dollar company that transformed the health and wellness industry. She is also the founder and host of Women of Impact, co-founder of Impact Theory, and bestselling author of Radical Confidence. Lisa's mission is to use content creation to empower women to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace their full potential.  Connect with Lisa: Lisa's Website: https://lisabilyeu.com/ Lisa's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LisaBilyeu  Lisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu Resources Mentioned: Lisa's Book, Radical Confidence: 11 Lessons on How to Get the Relationship, Career, and Life You Want: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JPHK9C3 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Richard Branson: Virgin Group Founder on Turning Bold Risks into a Billion-Dollar Business | LEAP Replay

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 23:10


As a teenager, Sir Richard Branson had already mastered the art of taking bold leaps to pursue opportunities. Dyslexic and struggling in school, he quit at age 15 to launch a youth magazine, a move that eventually led to Virgin Records, Virgin Atlantic, and the Virgin Group empire. In this LEAP Replay, Richard joins Ilana to share how he turned obstacles into opportunities, embraced fearless risk-taking, and uses his influence for international peace initiatives, all while showing that dyslexia can be a superpower. Sir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes. In this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:10) Quitting School at 15 to Run a Magazine (05:26) Launching Virgin Records with a Bold Move (09:20) The Funny Moment That Birthed Virgin Atlantic (11:37) Using His Influence to Negotiate with Saddam Hussein (15:54) The “Reserve Tank” Mindset for Mental Toughness (18:17) Why Dyslexic Thinking Is a Superpower in Business Sir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, a global conglomerate of more than 40 companies spanning industries from entertainment to aviation and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold approach to business, Richard built Virgin into one of the world's most recognized brands. Beyond entrepreneurship, he is a philanthropist, author of multiple bestsellers, and a passionate advocate for social and environmental causes. Connect with Richard: Richard's Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson  Richard's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rbranson Resources Mentioned: Richard's Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast
127: Looking at Evolution of Design and Creativity in CCIs

Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 39:24


Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on' experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 14 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Our first segment of the Catalyst Podcast this week features Nicole Kavros as she sits down with Ilana Kaplan, a pop culture journalist and author of Nora Ephron at the Movies. A self-proclaimed rom-com enthusiast, Ilana has built a career writing about the things she loves, with bylines in Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, and Rolling Stone. They discuss Ilana's path into journalism, from her early beginnings to her debut book, and how she carved out a niche for herself as an expert in romantic comedies. Ilana reflects on the challenges of breaking into a competitive field, the evolution of media in the digital age, and the balance between passion and persistence that has fueled her career. Ilana also shares practical advice for aspiring writers—highlighting the importance of building marketing skills, developing a personal brand, and learning how to stand out in a crowded creative landscape. In the final segment of the week host Anisa Abdulkariem speaks with Marie Fitch, an interdisciplinary designer working across graphic and interior design. An Orange County native, Marie reflects on how the imaginative spark from her youth grew into a career built on curiosity and creativity, citing the influence of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright in her work. Together, Anisa and Marie explore the realities of pursuing a multifaceted creative career—balancing agency work, private client projects, nonprofit branding, and more. They also touch on the evolving design industry and the value of experimentation, self-education, and bold outreach alongside formal training. Marie's story highlights the resilience and passion it takes to carve out a unique path in the creative world, reminding listeners that imagination and determination can open doors in unexpected ways.

This Queer Book Saved My Life!
The Gaily Show: Ilana Masad's new novel Beings and Nicole Disney's Tapout

This Queer Book Saved My Life!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 45:56


A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops on October 7th! In our off weeks we play episodes of The Gaily Show which John hosts. The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ progressive news and talk radio show in the country airing in Minneapolis (AM950-KTNF) and Chicago (WCPT 820).In this episode, recent guest of This Queer Book Saved My Life, Ilana Masad joins us to discuss their new novel, Beings, which just came out. It's based on actual events and asks, “whether extraterrestrial life might be what ties us to one another, to history, and to reality itself.” Connect with Ilana here: ilanamasad.com. Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781639737000.Plus, Nicole Disney's new novel Tapout explores queer life in the world of Ultimate Fighting Championships. Connect with Nicole here and get your copy: nicoledisney.com.Watch on YouTubeWe're in video too! You can watch this episode at youtube.com/@thegailyshowCreditsHost/Founder: John Parker (learn more about my name change)Executive Producer: Jim PoundsProduction and Distribution Support: Brett Johnson, AM950Marketing/Advertising Support: Chad Larson, Laura Hedlund, Jennifer Ogren, AM950Accounting and Creative Support: Gordy EricksonSupport the show

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
From Losing Everything to Startup of the Year: Ilana Golan's 5 Shifts to Reinvent Yourself | E127

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 30:00


Ilana Golan knows what it feels like to lose everything. After climbing from the Air Force to Intel to VP in a Silicon Valley startup, she thought she had made it. But when a trusted co-founder cut her out of their new business overnight, she was left with nothing. No job, no company, no income, and a shattered ego. That collapse became the turning point, forcing Ilana to ask who she was without the titles and what kind of life she truly wanted to build. In this episode, Ilana breaks down the five shifts you need to reinvent your career and the blueprint she used to bounce back from failure, build one of the fastest-growing startups, and land opportunities with leaders like Richard Branson and GaryVee. Ilana Golan is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, investor, and host of the LEAP Academy podcast. As the founder of LEAP Academy, she teaches professionals how to fast-track opportunities, build portfolio careers, and unlock financial freedom.  In this episode, Ilana discusses: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) The Startup Collapse That Changed Everything (04:24) Losing Her Identity and Rebuilding From Scratch (06:22) Launching LEAP Academy and Reaching Startup of the Year (09:10) Reinvention as the Must-Have Skill of Our Era (10:09) The Power of Adaptability: IQ vs. EQ vs. AQ (11:29) The Five Shifts to Fast-Track Your Career (18:30) Commanding Authority: The Three Types of Branding  (23:17) Creating a Portfolio Career for Freedom and Wealth Ilana Golan is a serial entrepreneur, board director, global keynote speaker, and investor in over 100 companies. As the founder of Leap Academy, she teaches professionals how to fast-track opportunities, build portfolio careers, and unlock financial freedom. Ilana has been recognized as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence, a Top 40 Woman to Watch, and a CEO World Award winner. Under her leadership, LEAP Academy was named one of Inc. 500's Fastest Growing Companies. Connect with Ilana:  Ilana's Website: leapacademy.com  Ilana's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan  Ilana's Email: ilana@leapacademy.com  Resources Mentioned: LEAP Academy Free Training: leapacademy.com/training  Leap Academy Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

PhotoBizX The Ultimate Portrait and Wedding Photography Business Podcast
636: Ilana Wechsler – Simple Google Ad Strategies That Actually Generate Photography Bookings

PhotoBizX The Ultimate Portrait and Wedding Photography Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 52:44


Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Ilana Wechsler of www.teachtraffic.com was first interviewed for episode 513 back in 2023 — and I'm thrilled to have her back. Ilana specialises in helping business owners, including photographers, run profitable Google and Facebook ad campaigns — without needing to hire an [...] The post 636: Ilana Wechsler – Simple Google Ad Strategies That Actually Generate Photography Bookings appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Restoration Pros Unplugged
Fast Cash for Slow Claims: A Lifeline for Restoration Business Owners

Restoration Pros Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 31:26


Cash flow is one of the biggest challenges restoration companies face. Insurance claims can take weeks or even months to pay out, leaving contractors scrambling to cover payroll, materials, and overhead. For many, this delay means turning down jobs, slowing growth, or dipping into personal funds just to stay afloat.In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton James sits down with Ilana Ben-Ezra, PhD, President of National Claims Funding, to reveal how restoration business owners can get paid upfront without waiting on the insurance company.Ilana breaks down:- Why delayed insurance payments can stall growth—or even sink a business- How National Claims Funding's Approved Scope Advance Program puts cash in your hands upfront- Real examples of contractors who used this solution to take on more jobs and grow faster- The simple, no-strings-attached process to start funding your invoices todayIf you've ever felt the stress of waiting on insurance checks, this episode will show you how to take control of your cash flow, stay competitive, and focus on what matters most—growing your business and serving more customers.Visit: https://natclaims.com-----Want to grow your restoration brand and generate more water jobs with expert marketing?Book a free strategy session with our team at Water Restoration Marketing:https://www.waterrestorationmarketing.net/schedule

The Joy of Cruising Podcast
Life Well Cruised, AmaWaterways, Ama Magna (Double-Wide River Ship), Cruising the Danube—Munich to Budapest

The Joy of Cruising Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 81:05


Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome back to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Ilana of Life Well Cruised. Ilana is one of my best friends in the cruising blogosphere, having been featured in my second cruise book, Cruising Interrupted http://amzn.to/3seFU8y, and on the podcast twice before. Life Well Cruised was the second episode ever of The Joy of Cruising Podcast Episode 2, Life Well Cruised; Life Well Cruised was also on Episode 95, Ilana, Life Well Cruised. Let me be clear, all my guests are great. However, I think I would be remiss, if I didn't acknowledge that both of Ilana's episodes are firmly entrenched in the top five The Joy of Cruising Podcast episodes all-time! That really should come as little surprise as Life Well Cruised is in the top five of cruise YouTube channels along with a massive presence on Instagram and Facebook. I am proud to welcome back one of the most influential cruise brands in the world. And I am especially eager to hear Ilana's thoughts on her first river cruise.Do you have a dream car?Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Why Reinvention Defines Success with Ilana Golan

Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 43:28


What does it take to truly reinvent yourself? Ilana Golan knows. From breaking barriers in her career to building new paths where none existed, Ilana's story is proof that reinvention isn't just possible—it's necessary. In this episode of Remarkable People, she shares how to pivot with purpose, embrace uncertainty, and turn setbacks into opportunities. Her journey offers powerful lessons in resilience, adaptability, and courage for anyone ready to make a change.---Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopologyListen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Thank you for your support; it helps the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Techstars Co-Founder, Brad Feld: How to Find Meaning While Achieving Success | E126

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 84:10


Despite outward success, Brad Feld struggled with depression, exhaustion, and feelings of emptiness. For years, he hid these challenges while relentlessly pushing forward as an entrepreneur. It wasn't until his 40s, after seeking therapy and confronting his mental health, that Brad realized success wasn't just about building companies, but about managing the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder of Techstars and Foundry Group, he leads with a harmonious approach to work and life. In this episode, Brad joins Ilana to share the lessons he learned from early failures, why every successful founder faces ‘near-death moments', and the mental health practices that helped him find joy again. Brad Feld is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Techstars, one of the world's leading startup accelerators. He is also the co-founder of two venture capital firms, Foundry Group and Mobius Venture Capital. In this episode, Ilana and Brad discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:07) Growing Up in Dallas and Discovering Computers (07:29) MIT Years and Early Startup Failures (14:17) Why Every Startup Faces a Near-Death Experience (16:54) Battling Fear, Shame, and Depression in His Twenties (26:52) Breaking Down at 47 Despite “Having It All” (29:05) Brad's Practical Steps for Rediscovering Joy (41:54) The Random Day Experiment and Birth of Techstars (52:47) Writing Venture Deals, Startup Communities, and Give First (59:26) Coming Out of “Hibernation” to Write His Last Non-Fiction (1:13:39) Work-Life Balance vs. Work-Life Harmony Brad Feld is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Techstars, one of the world's leading startup accelerators. He is also the co-founder of two venture capital firms, Foundry Group and Mobius Venture Capital. Brad is the author of nine books, including Venture Deals, Startup Communities, and Give First. Through his books, investments, and philosophy of “give first,” Brad has become a mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs navigating the brutal highs and lows of building a business. Connect with Brad:  Brad's Website: feld.com Brad's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bfeld  Resources Mentioned Brad's Book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646871324  Brad's Book, Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118441540  Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118443616  Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up by Jerry Colonna: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062749536 Leap Academy Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities.Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

HBO Girls Rewatch
Garrett Williams and Allison O'Conor talk "Lost & Found" | Broad City S5E6

HBO Girls Rewatch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 70:21


In this episode of Girls Rewatch, Garrett Williams and Allison O'Conor from Decadence Podcast join Evan and Amelia to dive into Season 5, Episode 6 of Broad City, "Lost & Found." Ilana meets her holocaust survivor cousin and Abbi wears a yellow hat that Clea Duvall gave her. Tune in as we talk specificity in comedy, jewish tropes, and the icon that is Alan Cumming. Plus, we share our own #BroadCityMoments and discuss what makes Broad City's friendship dynamic feel so real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College and Career Clarity
From Mom's Path to Her Own: Building Career Confidence for Daughters with Ilana Levitt

College and Career Clarity

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 45:32


In this episode, Lisa and Ilana discuss:Mother-daughter dynamics in shaping career confidence and identityThe unconscious transmission of attitudes about work, relationships, and self-worthNavigating the tension between supporting and controlling children's career pathsThe role of self-awareness and open conversation in healthy career developmentKey Takeaways: Daughters absorb far more from how mothers navigate work, relationships, and confidence than from the advice they are given outright.Holding too tightly to a fixed idea of who a daughter should become can quietly undermine her ability to build true career confidence.Paying attention to the language you use about your job and your life helps prevent unintentional patterns of negativity or self-doubt from passing on to your children.Sharing the full, unpolished story of your own career choices—including pivots, regrets, and proud moments—gives your child permission to make different decisions without guilt. “The real trick is for daughters and for us to recognize our own strengths and weaknesses and separate ourselves enough from mom that we could see ourselves.” – Ilana LevittEpisode References:Download a Sample Birkman Report: https://flourishcoachingco.com/birkmanSample The Seven Stories Exercise: https://careercenter.lehigh.edu/sites/careercenter.lehigh.edu/files/Seven%20Stories%20Exercise.pdfNew York Times: 25 Questions to Bring You Closer to Your Mom: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/09/well/mothers-day-questions.htmlGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret).flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Ilana:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsmomthebook/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsmomthebook/Book: What's Mom Still Got To Do With It?: https://www.whatsmomthebook.com/Take the quick quiz to find out which daughter type from What's Mom Still Got To Do With It? fits you best!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanatolpinlevitt/Need to find more scholarship money? Join Lisa and scholarship strategist Dave Peterson Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 PM EST/4:30 PST for a free live panel. Save your seat now at https://flourishcoachingco.com/majorscholarshipsConnect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Herbal Radio
Environmental Access for All | Featuring Mount Pisgah Arboretum

Herbal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 44:08


This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by three passion-driven land stewards who are dedicated to protecting and preserving the Mount Pisgah Arboretum in our hometown, Eugene, Oregon. As a 209-acre nature education facility nestled on the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people, Mount Pisgah Arboretum has been offering invaluable environmental education to the Eugene community since 1973. Tune in with Ilana Jakubowski, Kevin House, and Patrick Wegner to explore: Origin story of Mount Pisgah Arboretum Annual Wildflower Festival and (upcoming!) Mushroom Festival Mt. Pisgah's environmental education field trips, workshops, and community initiatives How to create a space where nature is accessible to everyone Behind the scenes work to uphold a community-shared land Learn more about Mount Pisgah Arboretum's staff below! ⬇️

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
1 Million Followers in 30 Days: Brendan Kane's Proven Strategy for Going Viral | E125

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 52:49


Brendan Kane didn't break into Hollywood through connections. He started out making coffee on film sets. Spotting the untapped power of MySpace and YouTube, he launched one of the first influencer campaigns, catching the attention of studio executives and A-list actors like Jason Statham. That bold move launched his journey from Hollywood to advising global icons such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna on social media strategy. In this episode, Brendan joins Ilana to reveal how he built one million followers in just 30 days, the formula for going viral, and the psychology behind grabbing and holding attention. Brendan Kane is a digital marketing expert who has helped top celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs dominate social media and generate millions in revenue. He specializes in data-driven strategies that drive massive social media engagement. In this episode, Ilana and Brendan will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:07) His Childhood Love for Movies and Storytelling (03:17) Breaking into Hollywood Without Connections (08:16) The Bold Move That Led to Working With A-List Actors (10:37) Diving into Tech and Working with Taylor Swift, Rihanna, etc (17:51) Lessons from Managing $100M in YouTube Ad Spend (22:06) Uncovering the Secrets to Social Media Success (27:40) How Brendan Hit a Million Followers in 30 Days (34:51) Strategies for Marketing Bestselling Books (39:10) How to Adapt to Ever-Changing Platforms (44:01) Low-Cost Strategies to Stand Out on Social Media (45:35) Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship Brendan Kane is a digital marketing expert who has helped top celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs dominate social media and generate millions in revenue. Known for building a following of over 1 million in just 30 days, Brendan specializes in data-driven strategies that drive massive social media engagement. He is the bestselling author of One Million Followers, Hook Point, and The Guide to Going Viral, where he reveals proven methods for scaling influence in today's noisy digital world. Connect with Brendan: Brendan's Website: brendanjkane.com  Brendan's Instagram: instagram.com/brendankane  Resources Mentioned: Get Brendan's Book, The Guide to Going Viral, for FREE: hookpoint.com/leap  Download Brendan's Book, Hook Point for Free: hookpoint.com  Brendan's Book, One Million Followers: How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days: https://www.amazon.com/One-Million-Followers-Updated-Following/dp/195066547X  The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
NetApp CEO George Kurian: From Humble Beginnings to Leading a Fortune 500 Giant | E124

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 44:45


George Kurian's journey from a modest upbringing in Kerala, India, to becoming CEO of NetApp is an extraordinary story. George worked cafeteria shifts and construction jobs to pay his way through Princeton before climbing the ranks at Oracle, McKinsey, and Cisco. In this episode, George opens up about the weight of being a “rookie CEO” responsible for 12,000 people, the discipline of saying no to 97% of ideas, and the humility it takes to lead through uncertainty. He and Ilana explore resilience, focus, and the future of AI, while revealing how diverse experiences and family values shaped his leadership philosophy. George Kurian is CEO of NetApp, a Fortune 500 data infrastructure and cloud services company. Under his leadership, NetApp has strengthened its cloud-first and data services strategy, growing into a $20 billion company. In this episode, Ilana and George will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Family Role Models and Upbringing (06:00) Landing a Princeton Scholarship and Learning to Survive (09:20) Lessons from Oracle and McKinsey (13:50) Why George Left Cisco to Join NetApp (16:45) How Cafeteria Work Inspired NetApp's Engineering Process (19:40) The ‘30-30-30' Rule for Driving Organizational Change (22:40) George's Journey to Becoming CEO Overnight (26:30) First-Time CEO Challenges and Leadership Struggles (30:40) Why a CEO Should Say “No” to 97% of Ideas (33:10) Betting on Cloud Partnerships Instead of Competing (37:15) The Power of Choosing Your Path and Tackling Hard Problems George Kurian is CEO of NetApp, a Fortune 500 data infrastructure and cloud services company. Before joining NetApp in 2011, he had built a diverse tech career that included leadership roles at Oracle, McKinsey, Cisco, and Akamai. Under his leadership, NetApp has strengthened its cloud-first and data services strategy, growing into a $20 billion company. Connect with George: George's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgekuriannetapp Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Watch the free training at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Former Siemens CEO on Building an $80B Business While Avoiding Burnout | Klaus Kleinfeld | E123

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 58:29


Klaus Kleinfeld's journey from a difficult childhood in Germany to leading two Fortune 500 companies, Siemens and Alcoa, was anything but easy. He experienced  the true cost of leadership: the loneliness of making impossible decisions and the grit to push forward when every alternative seems bleak. In this episode, Klaus joins Ilana to share how resilience and freedom shaped his leadership philosophy. They dive into his shift from time management to energy management, exploring lessons from sports, breathing techniques, and mindset practices that helped him lead various multi-billion dollar businesses without burnout.  Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is a German entrepreneur, investor, and former CEO of Siemens AG, Alcoa Inc., and ARconic. He is also the founder and CEO of the investment firm K2Elevation and was named director of Saudi Arabia's Neom initiative, later becoming an advisor to the Crown Prince. In this episode, Ilana and Klaus will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) Early Life and Family Tragedy (07:31) East vs. West Germany and Freedom (12:01) His Love for Problem-Solving (18:01) Creating a Strong Feedback Culture (23:31) Becoming the CEO of Siemens (30:01) The Loneliness of Leadership (35:31) Letting People Go with Respect (40:01) Facing Fear and Regret (45:31) Energy Over Time Management (50:01) Building a Passionate and High-Performance Team Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is a German entrepreneur, investor, and former CEO of Siemens AG, Alcoa Inc., and ARconic. He is also the founder and CEO of the investment firm K2Elevation and was named director of Saudi Arabia's Neom initiative, later becoming an advisor to the Crown Prince. As the author of Leading to Thrive, Klaus offers a framework for blending personal well-being with strategic leadership.  Connect with Klaus: Klaus's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/klauskleinfeld Resources Mentioned: Klaus's Book, Leading to Thrive: Mastering Strategies for Sustainable Success in Business and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Thrive-Mastering-Strategies-Sustainable/dp/1544546718 The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Regret-Looking-Backward-Forward/dp/0735210659 Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi: https://www.amazon.com/Open-Autobiography-Andre-Agassi/dp/0307388409 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities.Reserve your 24-HOUR PASS today at https://webinar.leapacademy.com/24hr-pass1

The Typecast: Grow Your Art Business
What If Taking On One Project Could Change Your Whole Career with Amber Asay | The Typecast Episode 58

The Typecast: Grow Your Art Business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 57:24


Send us a textWhat does it look like running your own design studio that works with names like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley? In this episode, we sit down with Amber Asay of Nice People to discuss the winding path that led her from scrapbooking experiments and show choirs to launching a successful design agency and a creative podcast.Amber shares the reality of landing big-name projects (and why you sometimes have to view them as long-term investments), the pros and cons of building a flexible studio model, and how she has learned to adapt her business during challenging times in the industry. (yes, everyone is feeling it, you are not alone!) We also dig into creative experiments, from launching a podcast to Airbnb hosting and the importance of slowing down, setting boundaries, and choosing sustainability over hustle.If you've ever wondered how to navigate client pricing, keep your creative spark alive, or find balance between parenting and running a studio, this episode is for you.All that and more when you listen to this episode:The inside story of working with high-profile clients Pricing challenges: balancing opportunity with sustainability Building a flexible “expand and contract” design studio modelWhy overhead isn't always the dream (and how flexibility keeps you resilient)The slowest freelance year: adapting to industry shifts and diversifying income as an artistStarting a podcast as a creative side quest and what it really gives backHow planting “seeds” years ago is still paying off todayRethinking social media and marketing when you can't post every dayWhy slowing down, setting boundaries, and working shorter hours can actually help creativity thriveConnect with Amber AsayWebsite: https://nicepeople.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberasayNice People's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicepeople/ Women Designers You Should Know Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-designers-you-should-know/id1741408177 Mentioned in this episode:The Kernference https://thekernference.com (use code TYPECAST!)Ralph Tyndall Designs https://www.ralphtyndall.com/ Poosh Project https://nicepeople.com/Poosh Prisma Markers Connect with Katie & Ilana from Goodtype Goodtype Website Goodtype on Instagram Goodtype on Youtube Love The Typecast and free stuff? Leave a review, and send a screenshot of it to us on Slack. Each month we pick a random reviewer to win a Goodtype Goodie! Goodies include merch, courses and Kernference tickets! Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the showTag us on Instagram @GoodtypeFollow us on Tiktok @lovegoodtypeLearn from Katie and IlanaGrab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice, kick back, and let's get down to business!

Glowing Older
Episode 22:9 Ilana Alberico on Embracing Innovation and Intergenerational Wellness

Glowing Older

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 22:58


Join host Nancy Griffin as she interviews Ilana Alberco,founder and CEO of SpaSpace, about her journey in the spa and wellness industry. Discover how Ilana is transforming SpaSpace in Chicago into a hub for intergenerational connection, and innovation and learn about her experiences as a female entrepreneur in the tech space.About IlanaIlana Alberico is a multi-exit entrepreneur and strategist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of wellness, hospitality, and technology. She has founded, scaled, and sold multiple companies across spa management, consumer products, and SaaS, earning a reputation for translating visionary ideas into enduring businesses.Ilana's career highlights include:Drove mergers and acquisitions that scaled into North America's leading luxury spa management company.Founding and selling a SaaS platform that pioneered AI-powered personalization and scaled into a multimillion-dollar ARR business.Launching Privai, a natural skincare line, acquired in 2022 and now distributed across luxury resorts and retail channels.Serving as President of Spa Space at Arch Amenities Group, where she drove innovation and culture for a global wellness enterprise spanning hundreds of locations.Awards include 2017 Innovate Award from the International Spa Association, 2019 T.I.E. Atlanta Entrepreneurship Award, Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies X2Known for her ability to bridge creative vision with commercial discipline, Ilana has advised Fortune 500 hospitality brands, private equity groups, and family offices alike. Her approach blends strategic foresight, design intelligence, and operational excellence, ensuring every project delivers both meaningful experiences and measurable returns.Beyond her ventures, Ilana is an owner and advisor partner to SpaSpace and currently enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown, advancing her knowledge of  Cyberspace Analytics and Technology focused on the intersection of AI, ethics, and human-centered design. She also serves on the board of the Tampa Bay International School, advancing education in bilingualism, leadership, andsocial responsibility.Key TakeawaysSpaSpace day spa in Chicago has been reinvented to become a social wellness club, providing a third space for intergenerational relationships to flourish.SpaSpace is a digital community platform where members and providers are able to continue their connection digitally in their private groups, sharephotos with each other, and ask an expert.Female-only founding teams globallygarnered 2.3% of all VC dollars. In 2025, startups founded exclusively by women received just 0.7% of all U.S. VC funding, a sharp drop from about 2% the year before, and the lowest share since tracking began.Resilience is essential for entrepreneurs: being comfortable with failure is a prerequisite for building, scaling, and eventually selling a successful business.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast
The best cruise ship private island is....

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 30:52


Ilana from Life Well Cruised joins Matt this week to discuss her cruise line private island rankings and why she picked CocoCay as number one.Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via...Twitter: @therclblogFacebook: /royalcaribbeanblogYouTube: royalcaribbeanblogEmail: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.comLeave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6You can subscribe to the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or RSS.

Between Us Moms
The 'Healthy Food' You Should NOT Feed Your Kids & Lasting Weight Loss — with Ilana Muhlstein, RD

Between Us Moms

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 41:53


Is your grocery cart filled with “healthy” foods that might actually be hurting your family's health and nutrition? In this jam-packed episode of Between Us Moms, we sit down with renowned Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert Ilana Muhlstein to set the record straight on everything from school lunches and kids who loves to snack to sustainable weight loss for moms.✨ In this episode, we cover:The “health food” Ilana would NEVER add to her grocery cart — and why!What to pack in your kid's lunch box that's fast, filling, and nutritious.How to get kids to like vegetables (yes, even picky eaters!).The #1 eating habit to build for kids to have lifelong healthy eating.Why “clean plate club” parenting can backfire — and what to do instead.Ilana's take on raw milk for kids — and why she avoids it.Why she hates Gatorade as a form of hydration for kids and what to give them instead.Why women struggle to lose the last 5–7 pounds and what really works for sustainable weight loss.The truth about heart disease in women — and the silent warning signs every mom should know.Perimenopause nutrition tips and the #1 supplement women should be taking right now.Coffee before breakfast — is it really that bad? Ilana weighs in.Her honest take on seed oils and the viral TikTok trends you should stop following today.

Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
Ilana Kurshan, CHILDREN OF THE BOOK: A Memoir of Reading Together

Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 28:58


Zibby interviews award-winning author Ilana Kurshan about her luminous, heartfelt new book, CHILDREN OF THE BOOK: A Memoir of Reading Together. Ilana shares how reading aloud to her five children—from GOODNIGHT MOON to CHARLOTTE'S WEB—became deeply intertwined with her lifelong practice of reading from the Torah. She reflects on how books create a common family language, forge intimacy, and shift in meaning as we revisit them through different stages of life. She also opens up about raising her children in Jerusalem, the role of literature in calming fears, and how parenthood itself can feel like a sacred journey mirrored in biblical stories.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4oS9KfxShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!JOIN ME! I'm hosting four events on September 19, 25th and 30th in NYC and on October 4th in Greenwich, CT. Get your tickets here! (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Nathan Blecharczyk: The Raw Truth of Scaling Airbnb to a $75B Empire | E122

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 70:11


Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder of Airbnb, built his first software business as a teenager, earning nearly a million dollars before shutting it down to attend Harvard. Years later, Nathan and his roommates turned an air mattress idea into Airbnb, facing investor rejection, financial hardship, and moments when quitting seemed inevitable. From creating satirical cereal boxes to joining Y Combinator after a near-failed interview, Nathan's story is one of perseverance and resilience. He shares how Airbnb overcame early struggles, scaled globally, and survived COVID-19 to go public successfully. Nathan Blecharczyk is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Airbnb, where he helped grow the platform from a spare air mattress idea to a $75 billion global travel company. According to Forbes, he is one of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of $9 billion. In this episode, Ilana and Nathan will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Building a Software Business as a Teen (05:28) Harvard, First Job, and the Decision to Move West (11:58) The Birth of AirBed & Breakfast (15:07) Landing Their  First Guests and Gaining Early Validation (18:03) Investor Rejection and the Obama O's Cereal Stunt (30:45) Applying to Y Combinator and Getting In (36:29) Finding Evangelists and Meeting Hosts in New York (42:34) From $200 a Week to $4,200: Airbnb's First Growth Curve (44:59) Global Expansion, Competitors, and Building Teams Abroad (52:22) The 2020 Crisis: COVID, Collapse, and Reinvention (59:21) The Future of Travel  Nathan Blecharczyk is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Airbnb, where he helped grow the platform from a spare air mattress idea to a $75 billion global travel company. A Harvard graduate and self-taught programmer, Nathan has been instrumental in Airbnb's international expansion and strategy, navigating challenges from investor rejection to the COVID-19 crisis. According to Forbes, he is one of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of $9 billion. Connect with Nathan: Nathan's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/blecharczyk⁠ Airbnb's Website: ⁠https://www.airbnb.com⁠ Resources Mentioned: Y Combinator: ⁠https://www.ycombinator.com⁠ Only the Paranoid Survive by Andy Grove: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Only-Paranoid-Survive-Exploit-Challenge/dp/0385483821⁠ Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Reserve your 24-HOUR PASS today at ⁠https://webinar.leapacademy.com/24hr-pass1

HBO Girls Rewatch
I'm The Devil's Sophia & Hannah chat Broad City S5E2 "SheWork and Sh*t Bucket"

HBO Girls Rewatch

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 56:55


From the iconic Vanderpump Rules rewatch pod, I'm The Devil, Sophia Wilson Pelton and Hannah Wakefield join Evan Lazarus and Amelia Ritthaler for a chaotic deep dive into the world of Broad City. The four of them unpack the magic of Abbi and Ilana, share some deeply embarrassing personal shenanigans, reflect on how much the show meant to them as teens, and mourn the fall of the Wework-era girlboss once and for all. It's messy, it's nostalgic, and it's very on brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Eugene Rosenberg and Ilana Zilber-Rosenberg, "Where Did We Come From?: The Origin and Evolution of Life" (Austin Macauley, 2025)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 34:56


In this intimate interview, Mel Rosenberg speaks with Prof. Eugene Rosenberg and his partner in life and in science, Dr. Ilana Zilber-Rosenberg on their new book for the general public on how life started and developed on earth, titled Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life (Austin Macauley, 2025). We talk about their scientific backgrounds individually and together, and how they became involved in evolution and made significant contributions to the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Marketing Happy Hour
Building Brand Loyalty Through Nostalgia and Fandoms | Ilana Gelfand of The Walt Disney Company

Marketing Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 36:10


Ally and I sit down with Ilana Gelfand, Senior Manager, Global Social Strategy at Disney Consumer Products. With 12+ years of experience in marketing and social media, Ilana has led creative content and brand strategy for some of the world's most popular brands, including Disney and Loungefly. We discuss Ilana's illustrious career in selling a lifestyle over a product and how the organic positioning of that lifestyle is the unlock to greater audience connection. We walk through how to drive authenticity within your brand's consumers through nostalgia, self-expression and niche fandoms.Key Takeaways:// To sell a lifestyle instead of a product - identify your target audience, learn how they want to be seen and align your messaging to how they want to be spoken to.// Build nostalgia for your brand by referencing the past and finding fresh ways to incorporate it in the present.// When choosing influencers for a campaign, consider lookalike influencers that may have various crossover interests that align with the campaign look and feel.// Brands are currently underutilizing Pinterest - Gen Z is using Pinterest as a creative outlet and opportunity to build an individual user world.Connect with Ilana: LinkedIn | Instagram____Say hi! DM me on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - I can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. ⁠Join our FREE Open Jobs group on LinkedIn: ⁠Join now⁠Get the latest from MHH, straight to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our email list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow MHH on Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
How Case Kenny Turned His Podcast into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand | E121

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 52:03


After 12 years of working in corporate advertising, Case Kenny launched a podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis? as a personal experiment. In its first month, the show drew 57,000 downloads, yet Case kept it hidden, afraid it didn't fit his professional image. Over time, he embraced his vulnerability, created bestselling guided journals, and built a brand helping millions live more optimistic and mindful lives. In this episode, Case joins Ilana to share how a side project turned into a multi-million-dollar portfolio career, why regret is his decision-making compass, and how choosing the right words can change the way you live. Case Kenny is an author, entrepreneur, and host of the globally recognized podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis?. Known for his work in mindfulness and personal growth, he has built a multi-million-dollar brand through writing, guided journals, and speaking engagements. In this episode, Ilana and Case will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:42) From Language Studies to Corporate Advertising (05:07) Starting the Podcast Without Clarity (07:43) Overcoming the Fear of Vulnerability (09:04) Stepping Fully into a New Identity (14:14) When Passion Becomes a Business (16:53) COVID, Journals, and a Turning Point in Sales (18:10) Why Journaling Works and How to Start (25:01) Building a Connected Portfolio Career (27:40) Business Challenges and Six-Figure Losses (33:09) Battling Expectations, Regret, and Trust as a Default (42:10) Defining Mindfulness and Advice to Case's Younger Self Case Kenny is an author, entrepreneur, and host of the globally recognized podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis?, a podcast with tens of millions of downloads. Known for his work in mindfulness and personal growth, he has built a multi-million-dollar brand through writing, guided journals, and speaking engagements. His work has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Forbes, and NBC. Connect with Case: Case's Website: casekenny.com Case's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/casekenny/ Case's Instagram: instagram.com/case.kenny Case's YouTube: youtube.com/c/CaseKenny Resources Mentioned: Case's Podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis?:  pod.link/1383599078 The Opposite of Settling by Case Kenny: https://www.amazon.com/Opposite-Settling-Everything-Without-Losing/dp/1401995918 The Soul's Code by James Hillman: https://www.amazon.com/Souls-Code-James-Hillman/dp/0517271036 That's Bold of You by Case Kenny: https://www.amazon.com/Thats-Bold-You-Thrive-Vibrant/dp/B0BRDFLJNZ Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Reserve your 24-HOUR PASS today at https://webinar.leapacademy.com/24hr-pass1

The Typecast: Grow Your Art Business
What If We Stopped Tying Our Worth to Productivity with Weekend Creative | The Typecast Episode 57

The Typecast: Grow Your Art Business

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 57:19


Send us a textWhat happens when two dynamic duos get together to talk about creative business, collaboration, and the messy beauty of figuring it out as you go? In this episode, we sit down with Arabela and Elle of Weekend Creative to explore their journey from meeting in college lighting class to running a thriving commercial photography and education business.We dive into how they naturally found their roles as photographer/retoucher and art director/producer, why balancing personal projects with client work matters, and the ways they've navigated creative overlap in their partnership. They share insights about their evolving relationship with social media–from posting daily to outsourcing content creation, and why they're now leaning into a more authentic, less-is-more approach. This conversation goes deep into mental health, redefining productivity, and resisting the pressure to perform for an algorithm constantly. We talk about the slow seasons, the changing online education landscape, and the importance of setting success metrics that prioritize freedom, creativity, and well-being. Plus, you'll hear practical takeaways for protecting your creative energy and showing up as your truest self.All that and more when you listen to this episode:How two creatives found their perfect balance of roles without a formal planWhy personal projects can fuel your client workStrategies for setting boundaries with brand vs. personal presence online The shifting landscape of online education for creativesHow to approach slow seasons without losing momentum (or your mind)The trap of productivity-based self-worth, and how to reframe itRedefining success to align with lifestyle, not just revenue goalsPractical tips for protecting mental health while running a creative business Connect with Weekend CreativeWebsite: weekend-creative.comSaturday School: saturdayschool.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weekendcreative/ Mentioned in this episode:The Kernference https://thekernference.com (use code TYPECAST)Adam Vicarel https://www.instagram.com/adamvicarel/Dr. Becky https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside/Connect with Katie & Ilana from Goodtype Goodtype Website Goodtype on Instagram Goodtype on Youtube Love The Typecast and free stuff? Leave a review, and send a screenshot of it to us on Slack. Each month we pick a random reviewer to win a Goodtype Goodie! Goodies include merch, courses and Kernference tickets! Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the showTag us on Instagram @GoodtypeFollow us on Tiktok @lovegoodtypeLearn from Katie and IlanaGrab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice, kick back, and let's get down to business!

The Living Easy Podcast
158 | From “Fat Camp” to Losing 100 Pounds: Ilana Muhlstein on Ep. 158 | From “Fat Camp” to Losing 100 Pounds: Ilana Muhlstein on the Best Healthy Eating Habits For Yourself and Your Kids

The Living Easy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 40:29


In today's episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein shares her story of growing up in a home where fast food was the norm. As her dependence on food grew, her parents sent her to what she calls “fat camp.” That's where she had the life-changing realization: “You only get one body.” From that moment, Ilana began making small, consistent changes that led to losing over 100 pounds, and keeping it off. Now she leads a community of over 300,000 people who are learning to have a healthier, more joyful relationship with food. In our conversation, we talk about the impact of giving kids a sugar-loaded diet on physical and mental health - how it affects their mood, focus, and energy for the rest of the day.  Ilana shares the two parenting patterns she sees most often when it comes to food—letting kids eat whatever they want or reacting out of frustration instead of planning ahead—and how to instead learn how to . She offers practical, realistic tips for raising balanced eaters, teaching kids about carbs, protein, and energy in ways that make sense to them. We also explore how nutrition affects not just physical health, but mental health, confidence, and the parent-child relationship. If you've ever wondered how to help your kids make better food choices without turning every meal into a battle, this episode is full of encouragement and easy, actionable ideas. Get Ilana's book, Love The Food That Loves You Back.  Find Ilana on IG: @raisingbalancedeaters and Ilanamuhlstein.com Follow along with me on Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey 

The GaryVee Audio Experience
Ilana Golan x GaryVee: Building a $300M Business the Hard Way

The GaryVee Audio Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 27:06


In this episode, GaryVee delivers a direct message to entrepreneurs, side-hustlers, and anyone chasing their "big idea." Most people don't fail because of a bad plan, they fail because they don't follow through. This is a raw reminder that business is hard, and the sooner you embrace that, the faster you move forward.Listen to this episode of Leap Academy with Ilana Golan here: https://link.chtbl.com/leapacademyConnect with Ilana:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilanagolanleap/LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/