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At a VC, deals are literally the business.But Rachel Townend's philosophy? People first, always.As Chief of Staff and General Partner at Illuminate Financial - employee #1, 12 years, fourth fund, Rachel's watched what happens when founders get this right versus wrong.Her take: Without the right people in the right seats, you can't do deals. It's a multiplier effect. Good people attract good people. Get the first hires wrong and everything compounds negatively.This episode breaks down how to build a people-first culture from day one, why frameworks matter more than you think, and how Illuminate does things differently from typical finance culture.You'll hear about sharing carry with everyone (not just deal makers), building a culture that scales, the performance and behaviour framework, and why starting early beats retrofitting later.Rachel also covers the zero-based org chart exercise, why onboarding gets skipped, and what founders need to carve out time for today.One action: Listen to the end for Rachel's specific advice.More from James: Connect with James on LinkedIn or at peer-effect.com

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Today we are talking about the critical role of the CEO in embedding equitable practices in their organisations. I am talking with expert Sandra D'Souza, who is sharing research insights from her book, "From Bias to Equality". Join us!My guest today is Sandra D'Souza, author of the book, 'From Bias to Equality: How business leaders can drive innovation, success and profitability by embracing true gender balance'  and Founder of Women's Business Networking group Ellect.Her book, From Bias To Equality provides actionable insights from successful business leaders who have achieved greater women representation on their boards and in C-Suite roles. In showcasing real-world examples and best practices from international leaders, this book empowers organizations to build diverse and inclusive leadership teams, leading to improved decision-making, enhanced company culture, and increased innovation and profitability.In this ep, Sandra is discussing:The critical importance of a CEO in instigating change on gender equity in the workplaceKey business impacts of diversity: growth, profitability, running better operationsThe need and the want of having gender equity in the workplace The role of CXOs generally in bridging the gender equity gapCreating Leadership KPIs around hitting equity measures and the importance of role modelling as leaders Gender equity quotas... and so much more! Sandra, on her research of ASX listed companies:"Research shows that with a gender balanced leadership team and Board, companies have achieved greater profitability, 27% more collaboration and faster innovation cycles because of the diversity."Links:Get a copy of Sandra's book : "From Bias to Equality: How business leaders can drive innovation, success and profitability by embracing true gender balance"For Career & Leadership coaching, connect with Rebecca Allen on Linkedin or visit the Illuminate website Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Sandra:Sandra D'Souza, founder of Ellect, is a passionate advocate for gender equality in business leadership. An Amazon bestselling author of From Bias to Equality, Sandra's leadership is driven by resilience and a growth mindset. Recognised as the Most Influential CEO of 2023, she is committed to closing the gender gap and empowering women in leadership roles. Find Sandra on Linkedin hereAbout Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and AbbVie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. 

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:11 — Jesus, Walk Into My Afternoon and Give Me Wisdom for the Paths I Do Not Yet See” Psalm 91:11 (NIV): “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you…” James 1:5 (NIV): “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God… and it will be given to you.” Ao vivo de Londres, Inglaterra para Curitiba (Brasil) • Aveiro (Portugal) • Dundo (Angola) • Chimoio (Moçambique) • Delhi (Índia) Live from London, England to Curitiba, Aveiro, Dundo, Chimoio, Delhi proteção divina • sabedoria prática • caminhos iluminados • direção segura divine protection • practical wisdom • illuminated paths • safe direction Jesus, as midday arrives and the weight of decisions begins to shape the hours ahead, I turn to You for wisdom that goes deeper than my understanding. Some choices feel small, others feel heavy, but all of them need Your guidance. Your promise declares: “Ele dará ordens aos Seus anjos para te guardarem.” These words remind me that I am not navigating this afternoon alone. Your protection surrounds me, even when the way forward feels uncertain or hidden. Let Your presence steady my heart and open my eyes to the quiet leading of Your Spirit. You invite me to ask for wisdom, not reluctantly but boldly, believing that You give generously without finding fault. “Dá-me sabedoria para este dia.” Jesus, give me the wisdom I need for this moment, for this hour, for this path that unfolds before me. Clear my thinking where it feels clouded. Bring peace where I feel tension. Light the steps that seem dim or confusing. Help me discern what to hold and what to release, what to say and what to stay silent about, what to move toward and what to step away from. As I continue through this afternoon, let Your guidance rest gently on my decisions. Shape my motives, guard my heart, and steady my emotions. “Ilumina meus caminhos com Tua verdade.” Illuminate my paths with Your truth, and let Your peace rule every decision I make. Jesus, be the One who walks beside me, the One who steadies my steps, the One who leads me into clarity and courage. And as I trust You, let this day unfold with purpose, direction, and the quiet assurance that Your wisdom is my strength. midday prayer, sabedoria divina, Psalm 91 protection, decision-making prayer, Brazil devotional, direction and clarity, 12PM worship momentmidday prayer, Psalm 91, wisdom, decision making, Brazil devotional, Portuguese prayer, afternoon guidanceSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Illuminate Your Path: Lessons from a Winter's Tech Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בעיצומו של חורף, בערב חג פורים, עיר היי-טק הייתה מלאה בתנועה.En: In the midst of winter, on the evening of the Purim holiday, the high-tech city was bustling with activity.He: מרכז התערוכות נאור בשלל צבעים והציג מראות מדהימים.En: The exhibition center was illuminated in a variety of colors and displayed stunning sights.He: מסכים מבריקים הציגו את החידושים האחרונים, וריחות של אוכל רחוב מילאו את האוויר.En: Shiny screens showcased the latest innovations, and the air was filled with the smells of street food.He: כל פינה הייתה שוקקת חיים ורעש של התלהבות חדשנית.En: Every corner was bustling with life and the noise of innovative excitement.He: אשר, מפתח תוכנה שאפתן, נכנס למרכז התערוכות בנחישות.En: Asher, an ambitious software developer, entered the exhibition center with determination.He: הוא לבש תחפושת מתוחכמת של מתכנת סייבר, בתקווה לבלוט בהמון החוגג.En: He wore a sophisticated cyber programmer costume, hoping to stand out in the festive crowd.He: בידו החזיק את הטאבלט החדש ביותר שלו, ובו יש את האפליקציה החדשנית שתכנן.En: In his hand, he held his latest tablet, which contained the innovative app he had designed.He: הייתה זו הזדמנות גדולה עבורו, הזדמנות להרשים את ליאור, משקיע בעל שם.En: It was a significant opportunity for him, a chance to impress Lior, a renowned investor.He: ליאור היה שם, משוחח ומוקף יזמים אחרים, כולם קיוו לקבל את תשומת לבו.En: Lior was there, talking and surrounded by other entrepreneurs, all hoping to get his attention.He: אשר ידע שזו לא תהיה משימה קלה להשיג איתו רגע של שיחה.En: Asher knew it wouldn't be easy to secure a moment for a conversation with him.He: ליד אשר עמדה טובה, עמיתתו הוותיקה והנבונה, שבילתה שנים רבות בעולם ההיי-טק.En: Standing next to Asher was Tova, his longtime and wise colleague, who had spent many years in the high-tech world.He: טובה העלתה ספקות לגבי כמה ליקויים באפליקציה של אשר.En: Tova raised doubts about some flaws in Asher's app.He: היא הייתה תמיד מעוררת מחשבה וזהירה, תכונות שאשר לפעמים נטה להתעלם מהן.En: She was always thoughtful and cautious, qualities that Asher sometimes tended to overlook.He: "אשר, אנחנו צריכים לדבר," היא אמרה בעדינות אך בתקיפות כשהם חיפשו את ליאור בין הקהל.En: "Asher, we need to talk," she said gently but firmly as they searched for Lior among the crowd.He: "האפליקציה עדיין לא מוכנה להפצה מלאה. יש מקום לשיפור."En: "The app is not ready for full distribution yet. There's room for improvement."He: אשר ידע שטובה בדרך כלל צודקת, אבל כעת הוא היה נלהב להוכיח את עצמו.En: Asher knew that Tova was usually right, but he was eager to prove himself now.He: הם כמעט הגיעו לליאור כשהוא התמהמה לשנייה.En: They were almost at Lior when he hesitated for a moment.He: האם להמשיך ולהציג את הרעיון למרות הפגמים, או האם להקשיב לטובה ולהמתין?En: Should he proceed and present his idea despite the flaws, or should he listen to Tova and wait?He: ברגע האחרון, כאשר הייתה לאשר הזדמנות נדירה לדבר עם ליאור, הספקות של טובה הגיעו אליו.En: At the last moment, when Asher had a rare opportunity to speak with Lior, Tova's doubts reached him.He: "ליאור! שמי אשר," הוא התחיל בהתלהבות, ואז הוסיף בנזיונות נעימה, "הפיתוח הזה עדיין נמצא בשלבים שונים... אבל אני עובד על שיפורים."En: "Lior! My name is Asher," he began enthusiastically, then added in a conciliatory tone, "This development is still in various stages... but I am working on improvements."He: ליאור חייך קלות.En: Lior smiled slightly.He: "אני מעריך כישרון, אבל גם יושר חשוב. בוא ניפגש שוב לאחר שתשפר את האפליקציה."En: "I appreciate talent, but honesty is also important. Let's meet again after you've improved the app."He: אשר הבין את החשיבות של להקשיב לטובה ושל להיות כנה.En: Asher understood the importance of listening to Tova and being honest.He: הוא סיים את היום עם תחושת הישג ורכש הערכה הן מליאור והן מטובה, שניים מהאנשים שהוא העריך.En: He ended the day with a sense of achievement and gained appreciation from both Lior and Tova, two people he admired.He: לעתיד, הוא למד לשלב את הלהט שלו עם חוכמת הניסיון.En: For the future, he learned to combine his passion with the wisdom of experience. Vocabulary Words:amidst: בעיצומוbustling: שוקקתilluminated: נאורexhibition: תערוכותsights: מראותsophisticated: מתוחכמתrenowned: בעל שםentrepreneurs: יזמיםsecure: להשיגflaws: ליקוייםcautious: זהירהhesitated: התמהמהopportunity: הזדמנותconciliatory: בנזיונותenthusiastically: בהתלהבותappreciate: מעריךachievement: תחושת הישגinnovation: חידושיםwisdom: חוכמתdetermination: נחישותtablet: טאבלטdeveloper: מפתחdistribution: הפצהfuturistic: חדשניתinvestor: משקיעapp: אפליקציהappreciation: הערכהimprovement: שיפורwisdom: נבונהpersuade: להוכיחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this episode, Deborah sits down with the passionate Amy Pryor, principal of Amy Greaves School of Dance. With nearly 20 years of experience as a studio owner, Amy joins the show to discuss a topic that has become a major talking point in the industry: true inclusivity.They dive deep into moving beyond "inclusivity" as a marketing buzzword and instead making it a core, lived value within your studio. Amy shares her personal and professional insights on how to adapt your environment for children with special educational needs (SEN), ADHD, and autism, ensuring every student feels seen, heard, and valued as an individual.Whether you want to improve your student retention, strengthen your communication with parents, or better support your teaching team in managing diverse needs, Amy's practical tips and empathetic approach will give you the tools to create a truly safe and welcoming space for every dancer.Ready to be inspired? Tune in and discover how YOU can grow your dance business and legacy.Find out more about Amy Greaves School of Dance at http://www.amygreavesschoolofdance.comTo find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.comTo find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahLThis episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing.You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

Are you feeling anxious or uncertain as you approach a milestone birthday or major life transition? You're not alone. This episode of "Live & Be Great" offers an honest exploration of turning 40—confronting old expectations, managing birthday anxiety, and redefining success in a changing world. Join Latonya McDonald, spiritual and psychological life coach, as she shares her personal journey and expert insights to help you break free from the pressure of societal standards. If you're struggling with loneliness, self-worth, or building community in adulthood, this episode provides a compassionate roadmap for healing, self-love, and authentic living. Walk away inspired to embrace your new decade with courage, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose.Timestamped Overview:**- 00:00:00 – Birthday reflections and the significance of turning 40  - 00:01:15 – Understanding birthday anxiety and formative experiences  - 00:03:13 – Near-death experiences and shifting mindsets in adulthood  - 00:07:04 – Societal change, technology, and relationship dynamics  - 00:10:52 – Recognizing self-sabotage and the struggle for support  - 00:14:01 – Opening up about anxiety to loved ones  - 00:16:25 – Redefining success and happiness for modern adulthood  - 00:20:07 – The evolving role of dance, career pivots, and identity shifts  - 00:26:28 – Therapy to life coaching: Embracing new professional paths  - 00:29:13 – Letting go of the past and living authentically  - 00:34:26 – Making supportive community a requirement in midlife  - 00:36:17 – Season finale wrap-up and resources for growthDiscover how to overcome birthday anxiety, let go of societal expectations, and redefine success at any age in this transformative episode of the Live & Be Great podcast. Host Latonya McDonald shares her journey through milestone transitions, offering practical insights for self-love, emotional healing, and building authentic support networks. Whether you're navigating adulthood or seeking deeper connection and clarity, this episode empowers you to live and be great.Explore our full range of services to support your growth:- Experience deep emotional release and clarity with the [Digital Soul Cleanse](https://liveandbegreat.com/digital-soul-cleanse), your pathway to spiritual renewal.- Gain personalized insight into your life's purpose with a [Rising Ascendant Astrology Reading](https://liveandbegreat.com/risingascendant-sign-astrology-reading-store).- Discover your emotional landscape and inner needs through the [Moon Sign Astrology Reading](https://liveandbegreat.com/moon-sign-astrology-reading-store).- Illuminate your identity and core strengths with the [Sun Sign Astrology Reading](https://liveandbegreat.com/sun-sign-astrology-reading-store).- Enhance your relationships and find ideal compatibility with a [Relationship Compatibility Astrology Reading](https://liveandbegreat.com/relationship-compatibility-astrology-reading-store).- Uncover and heal inherited patterns through the transformative [Generational Trauma Insight Session](https://liveandbegreat.com/generational-trauma-insight-session-store).- Receive personalized answers and support with an [Ask Me Anything Guided Support Call](https://liveandbegreat.com/ask-me-anything-guided-support-call-store).- Explore the layers of your personality and destiny with a [Big Three Astrology Reading](https://liveandbegreat.com/big-three-astrology-reading-store).- Accelerate your healing journey and release past trauma in a [Trauma Healing Session](https://liveandbegreat.com/trauma-healing-session-store).- Find new direction and inspiration for your professional life in a [Career Exploration Session](https://liveandbegreat.com/career-exploration-session-store).- Book a [Free Consultation for Individual, Couple, Family, and Co-parent Sessions](https://outlook.office.com/book/LiveBeGreatLLC1@liveandbegreat.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled) to start your personalized growth plan today.

Eine Vision wird nicht nur durch Argumente getragen, sondern durch Reden, Geschichten, Rituale und Symbole. Das ist Führung als Dramaturgie – fast schon Theaterwissenschaft trifft Organisationsentwicklung. Mit Transformationscoach Sebastian Thalhammer von Firestorm

Air Date - 17 February 2026Are you ready to live your divine potential? Join us to explore what it really means to come back to yourself and to move beyond fixing and coping into living from your inner truth. Sharie shares how illumination, self-understanding, and support for physical well-being help women soften reactivity, release old patterns, and reclaim self-worth, clarity, and vitality in everyday life, with grounded guidance drawn from decades of experience.About the Guest:Sharie Hohn is a guide to living your light, devoted to helping women reconnect to their inner truth, self-worth, and sense of wholeness. Her work helps women understand themselves more deeply, support their physical well-being, and live from the truth of who they are—not who they learned to be.With over 35 years of clinical experience in holistic health, Sharie brings grounded wisdom to her integrative work, weaving physical insight with energy and soul-based guidance. This approach supports women in releasing long-held patterns, softening reactive ways of living, and inhabiting their lives with greater awareness, vitality, and conscious choice.She is a contributor to Aspire Magazine and is featured in the soulful anthology, Embers to Wings: Women's Soul Stories, of Remembering, Reclaiming & Rising.At the heart of Sharie's work is illumination: bringing clarity to the body, awareness to the inner world, and alignment to the whole self. Learn more at http://www.shariehohn.com/Social Media:Website: http://www.shariehohn.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidetoilluminatingyourpotentialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharie.hohn/#SharieHohn #InspiredConversations #LindaJoy #Women #Lifestyle #InterviewsVisit the Inspired Conversations Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspired-conversationsConnect with Linda Joy https://linda-joy.com/ and her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@linda-joySubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton break down how many of the Patriots' offensive struggles against the Seahawks mirror the challenges the Texans' offense faced down the stretch in the postseason.

In this episode of the The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah tackles one of the hardest decisions dance school owners face: keeping low-attendance classes on the timetable.We all know the feeling. A handful of students love the class. It might be the highlight of their week. Cancelling feels personal. But when emotion leads the decision-making, your business often pays the price.Deborah breaks down the real cost of running underperforming classes, why “it all balances out” rarely works, and how profitable classes end up subsidising loss-making ones. She walks through practical numbers, common scenarios, and a real-life example where cutting multiple red-flag classes resulted in more profit, retained students, and even a full night off.This episode is about stepping out of guilt-driven decisions and into clear, grounded leadership. Your students are customers, not family, and your business needs to work for you too.If you are working long hours, covering all your costs, but still taking home very little, this episode may explain why.Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab. Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah's sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school. To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below. Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahLThis podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 14:6 — Jesus, Show Me the Way Forward Sydney • Toronto • Nairobi • Glasgow • Dubai direction prayer, clarity for decisions, Jesus guide me, evening devotional, daily prayer guidance John 14:6 (NIV): “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life…'” Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV): “Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and He will make your paths straight.” Jesus, tonight the world is searching for direction. People feel unsure about choices, anxious about outcomes, and overwhelmed by crossroads they did not expect. Many sit in silence wondering, What is the right step? What if I choose wrong? How do I know where You are leading? Jesus, You are not just a guide — You are the way itself. When the path feels unclear, You remain steady. When the heart feels torn between options, You bring truth. When fear clouds judgment, You bring life. Holy Spirit, speak into uncertainty. Whisper clarity where confusion lingers. Lift the weight of indecision that drains strength from the mind. Where someone fears choosing wrongly, bring confidence. Where someone feels directionless, reveal Your steps gently but unmistakably. Remove panic. Replace hesitation with peace. Bring a stillness that allows people to hear Your leading. Order thoughts. Illuminate what is wise. Close every door that leads to harm. Strengthen every door that leads to hope, purpose, and life. Yahweh, Father of guidance, stretch Your hand over every decision waiting to be made tonight. Choices about work, finances, relationships, health, family responsibilities, and unseen battles. Surround every listener with Your presence as they pause in this daily devotional prayer. Let the Lion of Judah roar courage over weary minds. Let Your wisdom rest on households, rooms, and quiet spaces where people seek answers. Straighten paths that feel twisted. Remove fear from the future. Build trust inside every heart. Jesus, show me the way forward. Not just the path I want, but the path You choose. Lead me with Your truth. Steady me with Your peace. Guide me through confusion and into clarity. Where I feel lost, find me. Where I feel unsure, steady me. Where I feel overwhelmed, lift me. Let this night become a moment where direction shifts, clarity comes, and hope rises. Jesus leads me, guides me, strengthens me, and shows me the way forward.evening prayer for guidance, Jesus show me the way, daily devotional prayer, Holy Spirit direction, decision-making prayer, trust God with futureSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Astronomer Paul Kalas explains planetary formation in the Fomalhaut system twenty-five light years distant, revealing how observations of this nearby star illuminate the processes that create worlds around young suns.SATURN AND SYSTEM

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Illuminate the Heart: Finding Inspiration in Arashiyama Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-22-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 嵐山竹林は、冬の風にそよぐ背の高い竹が美しい場所です。En: The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a beautiful place where tall bamboo sways in the winter wind.Ja: 新年を迎えるこの時期、竹林は柔らかな光を放つ提灯で照らされます。En: During this time of year, as the new year approaches, the bamboo grove is illuminated by lanterns emitting a soft glow.Ja: 冷たい空気の中、訪れる人々の息は白く、祭りを楽しんでいます。En: In the cold air, the breaths of visitors are white as they enjoy the festival.Ja: ゆきは、その竹林の道を歩きながら、心の中で葛藤していました。En: Yuki was walking along the path of that bamboo grove, wrestling with her thoughts.Ja: 彼女は最近、絵のインスピレーションをなかなか見つけられず、落ち込んでいました。En: Recently, she had been unable to find inspiration for her paintings and was feeling down.Ja: しかし、いとこのあいこが「一緒に行こう！」と誘い、彼女は嵐山の祭りに足を運ぶことに決めました。En: However, her cousin Aiko invited her, saying, "Let's go together!" and she decided to attend the festival in Arashiyama.Ja: 「ゆき、ひろし知ってるでしょ？」と、あいこは笑顔で言いました。「学校の友達だったよね？」En: "Yuki, do you know Hiroshi?" Aiko said with a smile. "He was a friend from school, right?"Ja: ゆきは少し羞恥心を抱きつつ頷きました。「はい、でも彼は立派なビジネスマンになったって聞きました。」En: Yuki nodded, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Yes, but I've heard he's become a respectable businessman."Ja: その時、ちらりと見えたひろしの姿。En: At that moment, she caught a glimpse of Hiroshi.Ja: 彼は竹林の奥で、何かを考え込んでいるようでした。En: He seemed to be deep in thought at the back of the bamboo grove.Ja: あいこが別の方向に意識を向けた隙に、ゆきはひろしの元へと足を向けました。En: While Aiko was distracted in another direction, Yuki made her way toward Hiroshi.Ja: 「ひろし？」ゆきは声をかけました。En: "Hiroshi?" Yuki called out.Ja: ひろしは驚いた顔で振り向き、「ゆきじゃないか！」と微笑みました。「久しぶりだね。」En: Hiroshi turned around with a surprised look, and smiled, "Isn't it Yuki? It's been a while."Ja: 彼らは竹林の静かな場所に腰を下ろし、話し始めました。En: They sat down in a quiet spot in the bamboo grove and began to talk.Ja: ひろしは最近の仕事のこと、そして物事が思ったようにいかなかった時の悩みを語りました。En: Hiroshi spoke about his recent work and the frustrations when things didn't go as planned.Ja: ゆきもまた、自分の内なる不安を打ち明けました。En: Yuki also confided in him about her own inner anxieties.Ja: 「昔のことを思い出すね。」と、ひろしは静かに言いました。「純粋に好きなことをやっていた日々が懐かしい。」En: "It reminds me of the old days," Hiroshi said quietly. "Those days of doing what we genuinely loved are nostalgic."Ja: その瞬間、ゆきの心の中に小さな灯がともりました。En: In that moment, a small light flickered in Yuki's heart.Ja: 「ひろし、ありがとう」と彼女は言い、周りの竹林の様子をスケッチし始めました。En: "Thank you, Hiroshi," she said, and she began to sketch the bamboo grove surroundings.Ja: 彼の言葉に触発されて、長らく戻ってこなかった創作意欲が湧いてきたのです。En: Inspired by his words, her long-lost creative drive was reignited.Ja: 竹林は今、星の下で優しく輝いています。En: Under the stars, the bamboo grove now gently glows.Ja: それは、彼女にとっての新しい始まり。En: It's a new beginning for her.Ja: また、ひろしにとっても、シンプルな瞬間の大切さを再発見するきっかけとなりました。En: It also served as a moment for Hiroshi to rediscover the importance of simple moments.Ja: その夜、ゆきの心には新たな、温かな絵の数々が浮かびました。En: That night, new, warm paintings emerged in Yuki's mind.Ja: それは、ひろしとの時間を通じて見つけた、冬の嵐山の美しさです。En: They were inspired by the beauty of winter Arashiyama, discovered through her time with Hiroshi. Vocabulary Words:grove: 竹林illuminated: 照らされますlanterns: 提灯inspiration: インスピレーションembarrassed: 羞恥心respectable: 立派なglimpse: ちらりと見えたfrustrations: 悩みanxieties: 不安nostalgic: 懐かしいflickered: 灯がともりましたreignited: 湧いてきたcreative drive: 創作意欲surroundings: 周りの様子rediscover: 再発見sketch: スケッチemerged: 浮かびましたmoment: 瞬間path: 道cold air: 冷たい空気thoughts: 心の中で葛藤していましたapproaches: 迎えるquiet spot: 静かな場所genuinely: 純粋にbreathtaking: 美しいemit: 放つconfided: 打ち明けましたimportance: 大切さsoft glow: 柔らかな光momentarily: 一瞬で

Carthage, Rome, and Imperial DeclineThe final debate explores the historical destruction of Carthage to illuminate the modern American Empire's troubled trajectory and uncertain future. Germanicus advances a provocative thesis: the United States now more closely resembles Carthage—a wealthy, financialized, multicultural mercantile power relying on paid soldiers and foreign contractors—than the cohesive, destiny-driven Republic of Rome whose citizen-soldiers conquered the known world through shared sacrifice. They observe how historical narratives are invariably shaped by victors, noting that figures from Napoleon to modern filmmakers consistently utilize defeated enemies like Carthage or the Nazis to define national identity and justify present ambitions. A striking reversal emerges from their analysis: Russian propaganda now appropriates Roman symbols of martial virtue, disciplined unity, and civilizational mission, while the United Statesappears increasingly as a "flabby empire of financial usury" potentially facing its own Carthago delenda est moment at the hands of more vigorous rivals. The discussion concludes with a somber warning drawn from Byzantium's fall in 1204, when Crusaders who should have been allies instead sacked the great city: a disunited nation lacking shared vision and collective willingness to sacrifice stands vulnerable to sudden, catastrophic collapse, potentially ending the "American Empire" far sooner than its citizens imagine possible.1450 VIRGIL: DIDO WELCOMES AENEAS TO CARTHAGE

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio speaks with Abre G. Fournier, PhD—a science-based philosopher of consciousness whose work bridges contemporary cognitive science with Asian contemplative traditions and practices of mind transformation.Abre shares the personal journey that shaped her research: years of intensive contemplative practice, an encounter with what she describes as “awakened awareness,” and a profound, lasting shift in the sense of self that led her to investigate how transformation actually works in lived experience. Together, Ilia and Abre explore enduring questions at the heart of consciousness studies: what we experience as the self, how mind and consciousness differ, and what contemporary science can (and cannot yet) reveal about these mysteries. Abre draws from philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and embodied and extended mind research to reframe selfhood as relational, interactive, and dynamically formed rather than fixed and isolated.ABOUT ABRE FOURNIER“Can we as human beings really understand what it would mean to have a conscious experience without a sense of self?” Abre G. Fournier, PhD, is a science-based philosopher of consciousness with a focus on mind transformation, bridging the advancements of contemporary cognitive sciences with teachings and practices from Asian philosophies centered on states of awakened awareness. Her work synthesizes insights from evolutionary biology, dynamical systems, embodied cognition, and advanced intelligence to articulate the rise of a new dimension of planetary mind. Her international work in facilitating consciousness evolution offers vital insights for philosophers and scientists investigating the complexities and transformation of human consciousness, as well as for professionals and practitioners engaged in transformative practices. She has also been active in the arts and higher education, with academic and executive roles at the State University of New York (SUNY). Her work as a practicing artist in films and new-media collaborations with musicians and composers has been shown in art museums and galleries, film festivals, and live concerts in the US and abroad. Originally from France, Abre lives in the New York metropolitan area.Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org/podcast to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for episode releases and other updates.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bright Sparks: Art and Technology Illuminate New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-18-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京科技馆在冬日的太阳下闪闪发光，红色的灯笼和新年祝福的横幅装点着这个现代化的建筑，充满了喜庆的气息。En: The Beijing Science and Technology Museum gleams under the winter sun, adorned with red lanterns and banners of New Year blessings, imbuing this modern structure with a festive atmosphere.Zh: 今天，这里正在举行一场机器人展览，吸引了许多对科技充满热情的人们。En: Today, a robotics exhibition is being held here, attracting many people passionate about technology.Zh: 明浩，一个刚毕业的工程专业学生，在人群中慢慢走着。En: Minghao, a recent engineering graduate, walks slowly in the crowd.Zh: 他对机器人技术充满热爱，但总是怀疑自己的能力。En: He is passionate about robotics but often doubts his abilities.Zh: 他站在一个展台前，认真观察着一个正在展示的机器人手臂。En: He stops in front of a booth, attentively observing a robotic arm on display.Zh: 就在此时，他的视线被一位正在仔细拍摄的女孩吸引住了。En: At that moment, his attention is drawn to a girl who is meticulously taking photographs.Zh: 这是丽娜，一个充满活力的艺术专业学生。En: This is Lina, a vivacious art student.Zh: 她对艺术和科技的结合充满了兴趣，希望能将互动艺术带到人们的生活中。En: She is intrigued by the fusion of art and technology, hoping to bring interactive art into people's lives.Zh: 丽娜对刚才展示的机器人充满了好奇，她努力想理解其工作原理。En: Lina is curious about the robot just displayed and is trying hard to understand its working principle.Zh: 明浩觉得这次是一个与某人分享自己热情的好机会，于是他鼓起勇气，走上前去和丽娜交谈。En: Minghao felt this was a great opportunity to share his enthusiasm with someone, so he mustered up the courage to approach Lina and start a conversation.Zh: 起初话题略显尴尬，但随着对科技和艺术的讨论逐渐深入，他们的谈话变得越来越自然。En: Initially, their conversation was slightly awkward, but as they delved deeper into discussions about technology and art, it became increasingly natural.Zh: 就在这时，突然的停电让馆内一片漆黑，参观者们小声抱怨着。En: Just then, a sudden power outage left the museum in darkness, prompting quiet complaints from visitors.Zh: 明浩却不慌不忙，从口袋里拿出一个他自己制作的小型手电筒，迅速点亮周围。En: Unfazed, Minghao reached into his pocket to pull out a small flashlight he made himself, quickly illuminating the area around them.Zh: 这一举动让丽娜惊叹不已，她对明浩充满了敬佩和好奇。En: This action left Lina amazed, full of admiration and curiosity towards Minghao.Zh: “你自己做的？”丽娜问道，眼中闪烁着好奇的光芒。En: “Did you make it yourself?” Lina asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.Zh: “是的，”明浩微微一笑，“我一直都很喜欢这种小项目。”En: “Yes,” Minghao replied with a slight smile, “I've always enjoyed these little projects.”Zh: 通过这次对话，他们交换了联系方式，决定合作一个结合艺术和科技的项目。En: Through this conversation, they exchanged contact information and decided to collaborate on a project that combines art and technology.Zh: 明浩感到信心倍增，而丽娜也找到了让她的艺术作品更具科技感的方法。En: Minghao felt a surge of confidence, and Lina found a way to make her artworks more tech-infused.Zh: 展览结束时，两人走出馆外，冬日的阳光照在他们身上，仿佛预示着一个充满希望的新开始。En: As the exhibition concluded, they walked out of the museum, the winter sunshine shining upon them, foreshadowing a hopeful new beginning.Zh: 在中国新年的喜庆氛围中，他们看到了一个可以结合各自兴趣的未来。En: Amid the celebratory atmosphere of the Chinese New Year, they saw a future where their interests could converge.Zh: 不仅是专业的合作，还是一段新的友谊的开始。En: It marked not only a professional collaboration but also the beginning of a new friendship.Zh: 随着红色的灯笼在风中轻轻晃荡，明浩和丽娜感受到前所未有的希望与热情。En: As the red lanterns swayed gently in the wind, Minghao and Lina felt an unprecedented sense of hope and enthusiasm. Vocabulary Words:museum: 博物馆gleams: 闪闪发光adorned: 装点lanterns: 灯笼banners: 横幅imbuing: 充满festive: 喜庆robotics: 机器人技术graduate: 毕业生booth: 展台attentively: 认真meticulously: 仔细vivacious: 充满活力的fusion: 结合awkward: 尴尬delved: 深入outage: 停电unfazed: 不慌不忙flashlight: 手电筒illuminating: 点亮enthusiasm: 热情converge: 结合collaboration: 合作foreshadowing: 预示celebratory: 喜庆的unprecedented: 前所未有的admiration: 敬佩sparkling: 闪烁contact: 联系方式confidence: 信心

Running a dance studio shouldn't feel like constant firefighting — but without a clear plan, that's exactly where many studio owners end up.In this episode, I walk you through how to plan your entire dance studio year with intention, balance, and clarity. Whether your year starts in January, September, or any other point, this episode helps you step back and design a calendar that supports both business growth and personal wellbeing.Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab. Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah's sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school. To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below. Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahLThis podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

On my own journey of connecting with myself and everything else, I find everything to seem richer and clearer and just more fulfilling. The base level pleasures of life don't satisfy as much. So when this book came across my desk, I was immediately interested. The book is, Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses For Freedom from Unwanted Habits. The author is mother, investor, advocate, and founder, Cecily Mak. Cecily says she is devoted to helping people live dimmer-free, with clarity, courage, and the freedom to change without stigma or shame. Her story started with realizing she was using alcohol to dim her life, but our focus is no alcohol. It's any number of things we engage with that dim our lives. Think of what you turn to when you have a moment of freedom. Instead of being fully present in the moment and taking in the beauties and glories and realness of life, you fill it with what? Social media? A book or podcast, whether entertainment or self-help. Just being productive and getting something done? Buying things? Food, entertainment, and even exercise can be the fillers. Anything and everything other than being fully present and clear. In this episode I dig in with Cecily on the topic. We don't even get into the specifics of her "Eight Awarenesses For Freedom from Unwanted Habits," so before we start, I want to give them to you: 1 My Life Is Better Clear 2 I Choose What I Consume 3 My Intuition Defines My Priorities 4 My Trauma Isn't My Identity  5 Forgiveness and Letting Go Are on the Path to Liberation   6 I Do Not Judge or Impose My Orientations Upon Others 7 Time Is Our Most Precious Currency 8 I Seek Ways to Support Others The book is Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses For Freedom from Unwanted Habits and you can connect with Cecily on Instagram @clearlifejourney Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're worried you're too young, or don't offer enough value, to be an impactful Board member, think again! My guest today is Claire Braund OAM, Executive Director and co-founder of Women on Boards. In this episode, Claire is sharing a raft of valuable insight into how to get yourself ready for a Board application. There is no such as thing as 'too early' to join a Board: the key is to prepare well. Claire is talking about how to define your value proposition, key skills and experience; how to identify your first Board opportunity; defining your purpose as a Board member and so much more! Claire, on finding the right Board for you:"The big thing is purpose. Why are you seeking to go on a Board? You have to have a match with the Board you want to join. Have a sense about what you might bring to them, not what they can do for you." Links:Visit Women On Boards Connect with Claire Braund on LinkedinConnect with Rebecca Allen on LinkedinVisit the Illuminate website to learn more about standout Career & Leadership coaching for womenRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Claire:Claire is a social entrepreneur and businesswoman who co-founded Women on Boards in Australia in 2006 and in the UK in 2012. She is a highly respected speaker and workshop presenter on how to craft a board career, build a board CV and a wide range of topics associated with her role at Women on Boards. She is known for her courage, conviction, compassion and confidence in inspiring and creating pathways for women to take on board and leadership roles. Claire became a Churchill Fellow in 2011 for her research into the effect of gender quotas on publicly listed boards in Norway, the UK and France, is a graduate of the Benevolent Society's Sydney Social Leadership Program and an experienced Non-Executive Director on small businesses and large Not-For-Profit organisations . Past directorships include Central Coast Conservatorium Ltd (Chair), Coast Shelter Emergency Accommodation Ltd, The Women's Club and Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women Ltd. In the 2024 Kings' Birthday Honours List Claire received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to women, to business and to the NSW Central Coast Region.About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and AbbVie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked areas of dance school growth: what happens next. From enquiries and follow-ups to exams, payments, uniforms and missed deadlines, this conversation explores how strong studios think in clear cause-and-effect systems rather than vague intentions.Using the simple but powerful idea of “if this happens, then this is what we do”, you will learn how to map your processes properly, identify the cracks where students fall through, and build systems that protect your time, your income, and your long-term student retention.This episode is especially valuable if you feel like your processes live mostly in your head, if you regularly lose track of enquiries, or if you know your studio could run more smoothly but are not sure where to start. We also talk honestly about automation, software, and when it makes sense to build systems yourself versus getting support.If you want fewer missed opportunities, clearer workflows for your team, and more lifelong students, this is an episode you will want to listen to more than once.Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab. Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah's sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school. To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below. Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahLThis podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

During Chanukah, Bnei Yisrael are empowered to light candles outwardly, symbolizing spreading Torah and mitzvos. Students and educators are urged to teach and guide with dedication, ensuring the spiritual and practical growth of children, illuminating their surroundings with knowledge, piety, and inspiration. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5951

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Illuminate Your Journey: Love and Dreams at Yuyuan Lanterns Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-15-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜色笼罩着上海，豫园的灯笼节如梦如幻。En: The night enveloped Shanghai, and the lantern festival at Yuyuan Garden felt like a scene out of a dream.Zh: 五颜六色的灯笼在古老的建筑间轻轻摇曳，映出一片温暖的光芒。En: Colorful lanterns swayed gently among the ancient buildings, casting a warm glow.Zh: 每年这个时候，豫园总是被满满的欢笑声和喧闹声填满。En: At this time every year, Yuyuan Garden was always filled with laughter and the sound of joy.Zh: 美琳站在桥边，双眼流连于眼前的光影。En: Meilin stood by the bridge, her eyes lingering on the play of light before her.Zh: 她是一位年轻的画家，总在寻找灵感。En: She was a young painter, always in search of inspiration.Zh: 忽然，她发现头顶上方飘过一个红色的灯笼，慢慢地升向空中。En: Suddenly, she noticed a red lantern floating overhead, slowly rising into the sky.Zh: 这一刻，她心中有了一幅美妙的画。En: At that moment, a beautiful image formed in her mind.Zh: 就在此时，金海出现了。En: Just then, Jinhai appeared.Zh: 他是个忙碌的商人，生活中总是有条有理，但却很少有时间品味生活的简单乐趣。En: He was a busy businessman, always living life in a well-organized manner but rarely pausing to enjoy life's simple pleasures.Zh: 他也被这美丽的场景吸引住了。En: He, too, was captivated by the beautiful scene.Zh: “这里真美，不是吗？”他笑着对美琳说。En: "It's really beautiful here, isn't it?" he said, smiling to Meilin.Zh: 美琳回过头，看到金海那真诚的笑容，点点头，“是啊，这里的灯笼就像画中一样。”En: Meilin turned around and saw Jinhai's sincere smile and nodded, "Yes, the lanterns here are like those in a painting."Zh: 他们随意聊了起来，美琳感到一种久违的自在。En: They began to chat casually, and Meilin felt a long-lost sense of ease.Zh: 然而，随着话题的深入，她隐隐感到金海的生活与自己的世界截然不同。En: However, as their conversation deepened, she sensed that Jinhai's life was vastly different from her own world.Zh: 他的生活节奏那么快，令美琳感到有些不安。En: His fast-paced life made her feel slightly uneasy.Zh: 金海看到她的犹疑，微微叹了口气。En: Jinhai noticed her hesitation and sighed softly.Zh: 他知道自己的生活有些严肃，缺少乐趣。En: He was aware that his life was somewhat serious, lacking in fun.Zh: 这次偶遇让他意识到或许生活中也应该多些即兴和艺术。En: This chance encounter made him realize that perhaps life should include more spontaneity and art.Zh: “你想和我一起逛逛吗？”美琳鼓足勇气问道。En: "Would you like to take a walk with me?" Meilin mustered the courage to ask.Zh: 金海思索片刻，然后微笑道：“好啊。我很想看看艺术家的视角。”En: Jinhai thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Sure. I'd love to see from an artist's perspective."Zh: 两人慢慢走在灯笼下，银色月光映在他们身上。En: The two walked slowly under the lanterns as the silver moonlight illuminated them.Zh: 美琳指着一只挂得很高的灯笼，说那是她今晚最想画的东西。En: Meilin pointed to a lantern hanging high above, saying it was the object she most wanted to paint that night.Zh: 金海则说起他小时候的故事，如何幻想有一天能像灯笼一样飞向天空。En: Jinhai, in turn, shared stories from his childhood about how he dreamed of one day flying into the sky like a lantern.Zh: 两人走过古桥，穿过园中曲折的小径，仿佛置身于一个神话世界。En: They crossed ancient bridges and wandered through winding paths in the garden, as if they were in a mythical world.Zh: 在这闪烁的灯光下，他们开始谈论各自心中的梦想和追求。En: Under the twinkling lights, they began to discuss their dreams and aspirations.Zh: “有时候，我们的生活可以平衡起来，”美琳说。En: "Sometimes, our lives can find a balance," Meilin said.Zh: “如果可以兼顾就好了，”金海答道。En: "It would be great if we could manage that," Jinhai replied.Zh: 在灯笼下，他们分享了一瞬间的感悟。En: Under the lanterns, they shared a moment of insight.Zh: 艺术与生活可以共融，责任与梦想可以共存。En: Art and life can blend, responsibilities and dreams can coexist.Zh: “我们可以再见面吗？”金海问。En: "Can we meet again?" Jinhai asked.Zh: 美琳笑着点头，“当然，我很乐意。”En: Meilin nodded with a smile, "Of course, I'd love to."Zh: 他们互换了联系方式，心中都有一丝丝的激动。En: They exchanged contact information, each feeling a hint of excitement.Zh: 美琳发现，自己能更自信地和别人交流了。En: Meilin found herself more confident in communicating with others.Zh: 金海也意识到，原来生活中即兴的快乐是多么宝贵。En: Jinhai realized the value of impromptu joys in life.Zh: 豫园的灯光渐渐暗淡，但他们心中的光芒却一直闪耀着，En: The lights of Yuyuan Garden gradually dimmed, but the light in their hearts continued to shine brightly.Zh: 两人携手向园外走去，心中抱着对未来的遐想。En: Together, they walked out of the garden hand in hand, harboring dreams for the future.Zh: 故事虽短，却描绘了一幅美丽的图景，一段新起的旅程就此开始。En: Though the story was short, it painted a beautiful picture, marking the beginning of a new journey. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 笼罩lantern: 灯笼swayed: 摇曳lingering: 流连painting: 画家inspiration: 灵感overhead: 头顶上方scene: 场景sincere: 真诚casually: 随意hesitation: 犹疑mustered: 鼓足perspective: 视角illuminated: 映winding: 曲折aspirations: 追求balance: 平衡coexist: 共存impromptu: 即兴exchanged: 互换captivated: 吸引spontaneity: 即兴dimmed: 暗淡harboring: 抱mythical: 神话potential: 潜力nodded: 点头splendor: 辉煌garden: 园fascinate: 吸引

Have you ever spent over a fortnight in Antarctica? Jess Styles recounts a fabulous experience with Homeward Bound doing exactly that!My guest today is Jess Styles who earlier this year spent 16 days on a ship in Antarctica with 120 other women leaders in STEM. Not only did she learn a lot about leadership, ice and penguins... she had the opportunity to self-reflect and heal having undergone cancer treatment only months before. Join Jess and me for this fascinating reflection. Jess, on what she learned:"In Antarctica, we saw extreme nature and got to see places no human has ever set foot in before which was really special. With 120 other STEM leaders onboard our ship over the 16 days, I learned a lot about leadership and what kind of leader I aspire to be. A big part of my learning was self-discovery. Taking time out for me was really important and I'd encourage everyone to do that: take time out for yourself because it isn't selfish - it's needed. It was very freeing to have that time to work out what I really want to do."Links:For Career & Leadership coaching, connect with Rebecca Allen on Linkedin or visit the Illuminate website Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Jess:Jess Styles is a graduate of Human Biology and Psychology with a Masters degree in Social and Public Policy. She has worked for the public service, not-for-profit and private sectors to support health and wellbeing outcomes for Australians, using her knowledge and experience to connect and understand people.Currently working to support outcomes in social policy and gender equality for education, Jess has also had roles in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health space, supporting work in closing the gap in health inequalities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.  She has previous experience in supporting mental health research in current serving and recently discharged military veterans, and their families to support policy change and clinical outcomes for the Australian Defence Force.About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and AbbVie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. 

This episode is a gift to your face! It's the grand finale, the last Q&A of the year is officially HERE! We're unleashing the essential, non-negotiable party hacks you need to conquer the holidays including a detailed eyelash curler masterclass where Leigh passionately defends the tool (even admitting she'd take it to Survivor!), and reveals her three-step technique for a perfect, breakage-free curl and naming the heroes worth your cash. Plus, we're settling a major beauty debate: Do those added skincare ingredients in primers (yes, looking at you, Go-To and e.l.f.) actually do anything when they're layered over your full routine? They can't hurt, but can they help? And finally, Kelly & Leigh drop some top-tier festive tips, including how to use boob tape for that perfect lift in any plunge dress and a genius hack using eyeshadow primer to stop face sweat—because we schvitz! In the Beauty Edit, Cass and Taylah unpack the seriously polarising choice of Cloud Dancer as the Pantone Colour of the Year 2026, and break down the blockbuster lawsuit where Sol de Janeiro is suing e.l.f. Beauty over alleged copycat packaging and scents. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: MECCA MAX Lash Curler E1, $16. Shiseido - Eyelash Curler 213, $27.99. Adore Beauty Tools of the Trade Eyelash Curler, $12. Judydoll - Mini Curling Eyelash Curler, $9.61. MILK MAKEUP Hydro Grip Primer, $69. The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher, $17.20. nudebynature Perfecting Primer Hydrate and Illuminate, $69. e.l.f Hydrating Face Primer, $16. Go-To Very Glowy Hydrating Illuminating Primer, $48. iLLi Boob Tape Extra Wide Clear, $18. GET IN TOUCH: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube – Our Q&A episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren The Beauty Edit Hosts: Cass Green & Taylah Strano Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe. Not only do you get all the incredible benefits of a Mamamia subscription, but you'll instantly get an entry into our current subscriber-only giveaway to win a $2,500 Justice Haircare voucher! Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are people really saying about your studio when you are not in the room?In this episode, Deborah is joined by studio owner and culture super fan Heather Buelow to unpack what studio culture actually is and why it matters so much for retention, reputation and your own wellbeing as a dance business owner. Heather breaks down how core values, energy, traditions and everyday behaviours all work together to create the feel of your studio and the stories families tell about you.You will hear practical ways to define your core values, involve your team in creating and living them, and weave them into staff training, events, emails and the student experience. Deborah and Heather also tackle people pleasing, “bad apple” families, staff who are not aligned, and why clear boundaries protect both your culture and your sanity.Finally, they explore legacy. When you step away or sell your school, what do you really want to be remembered for? It is rarely the exam results or the turnover. It is the values your dancers felt and the traditions that lived on. If you are ready to turn your studio into a place that feels like home for the right families, this conversation will give you plenty to work with.Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab. Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah's sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school. To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below. Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahLThis podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

“Open doesn't mean a free for all, but open will win.” Workday CTO Peter Bailis joins Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Anurag Rana to explain how the people-and-money system of record is evolving into an open, AI-ready platform — combining zero-copy data access with strict governance and API-first design. He outlines how Sana, Illuminate, Flowise and Paradox fit together as a front door for work, embedded HR and finance agents, open-source agent building and streamlined recruiting.

Network for Public Education, Charter School Reckoning: Disillusionment; https://networkforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Charter-School-Reckoning-Disillusionment.pdfFTC takes action against Illuminate for failing to secure student data; https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/12/ftc-takes-action-against-education-technology-provider-failing-secure-students-personal-dataAG Letitia James Secures $51 million fine from Illuminate; https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2025/attorney-general-james-and-multistate-coalition-secure-51-million-education Fairplay Advisory on AI Toys; https://fairplayforkids.org/pf/aitoyadvisory/US PIRG, Trouble in Toyland 2025,; https://publicinterestnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TOYLAND-2025-11-14-7a.pdf has mentions KPTV, AI toys top list in annual ‘Trouble in Toyland' report this holiday season; https://www.kptv.com/2025/11/14/ai-toys-top-list-annual-trouble-toyland-report-this-holiday-season/ Ballotpedia, State Policies on cellphone use in schools, https://ballotpedia.org/State_policies_on_cellphone_use_in_K-12_public_schools Fairplay, Survivor Parents ‘Deeply Disappointed' in House Version of the Kids Online Safety Act, Urge Congress to Pass Senate Version; https://fairplayforkids.org/survivor-parents-deeply-disappointed-in-house-version-of-the-kids-online-safety-act-urge-congress-to-pass-senate-version/ The Hill, Deep divides plague kids online safety push in House' https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5630434-deep-divides-plague-kids-online-safety-push-in-house/

Episode 242 digs into the messy rollout of ChatGPT for Teachers and what it means for districts. We discuss the first‑in admin problem, educator verification (pay‑stub/DNS issues), SSO/SAML concerns, the 18‑month trial/pricing uncertainty, and whether OpenAI rushed the launch to capture market share. We also cover recent news: the FTC's action against Illuminate over a 2021 data breach and the Department of Education's tentative agreements to shift programs to other federal agencies. Plus Jeff from VIZOR joins to explain asset and device management features, repair workflows, and budgeting/ROI. ———— Sponsored by: Meter - meter.com/k12techtalk Visit meter.com/k12techtalk to book a demo!   Extreme Networks - dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com Lightspeed - lightspeedsystems.com VIZOR - vizor.cloud/k12techtalk   ———— Join the K12TechPro Community (exclusively for K12 Tech professionals) Buy some swag (tech dept gift boxes, shirts, hoodies...)!!! Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com OR our "professional" email addy is info@k12techtalkpodcast.com Call us at 314-329-0363 X @k12techtalkpod Facebook Visit our LinkedIn Music by Colt Ball Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.

As the second installation on Fr. John's new book "Illuminate," Fr. Jacob and Fr. John unpack some of the deeper contours of the opening verses of the Gospel of St. John. Focused on the themes of Word and Light, the podcast is meant to aid the reading of the book, as well as help anyone to discover the deeper mystery of Christ as we await his coming at Christmas. For more on the book, cf. www.avemariapress.com/pages/illuminate

The DOJ shuts down another scam center in Myanmar. OpenAI confirms a Mixpanel data breach. A new phishing campaign targets company executives. A bipartisan bill looks to preserve the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Universities suffer Oracle EBS data breaches. India reports GPS jamming at eight major airports. Kaiser Permanente settles a class action suit over tracking pixels. The FTC plans to require a cloud provider to delete unnecessary student data. An international initiative is developing guidelines for commercial spyware. Our N2K Producer Liz Stokes speaks with Kristiina Omri, Director of Special Programs for CybExer Technologies about the cyber ranges for NATO and ESA. Iranian hackers give malware a retro reboot.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today, we bring you a conversation our N2K Producer Liz Stokes and Kristiina Omri, Director of Special Programs for CybExer Technologies, had during Liz's  visit to Tallinn, Estonia about the cyber ranges for NATO and ESA. We are pleased to share that our N2K colleagues Liz Stokes and Maria Varmazis were in Tallinn, Estonia this week for the NATO Cyber Coalition 2025 Cyber Range Exercise. Their visit marks the CyberWire as the only United States podcasters invited to attend. We'll be sharing interviews and insights from the event, starting today with our producer Liz Stokes' conversation with  Kristiina Omri, Director of Special Programs for CybExer Technologies. Selected ReadingDOJ takes down Myanmar scam center website spoofing TickMill trading platform (The Record) OpenAI Confirms Mixpanel Data Breach—Was Your Data Stolen? (KnowTechie) New “Executive Award” Scam Exploits ClickFix to Deliver Stealerium Malware (GB Hackers) Hassan and Cornyn bring in bipartisan bill to keep state and local cyber grant program alive (Industrial Cyber) Penn and Phoenix Universities Disclose Data Breach After Oracle Hack (SecurityWeek) Indian government reveals GPS spoofing at eight major airports (The Register) Kaiser Permanente to Pay Up to $47.5M in Web Tracker Lawsuit (BankInfo Security) FTC settlement requires Illuminate to delete unnecessary student data (Bleeping Computer) Pall Mall Process to Define Responsible Commercial Cyber Intrusion (Infosecurity Magazine) Iran Hackers Take Inspiration From Snake Video Game (GovInfo Security) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.   Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to be successful in an upcoming interview, or internal opportunity for promotion, knowing more about sales could be the differentiator! My guest today is sales expert Susan Englehutt, Founder of The Way Buyers Buy. Sandra is looking today at how to apply sales techniques to your own process as you look to sell YOU... and it makes for an interesting conversation!In the next 20 minutes, we are exploring the difference between Why, How and What buyers and how to present yourself as the potential solution to your hiring manager's problems! Susan, on how to shift your interview style to be more successful:"To set yourself up for a more senior role, a critical question you can ask them is 'What has changed?' By asking this you are trying to understand what their problems and opportunities are. Change can be lots of things: what strategic plans have moved? What new products are there? Is there a new mission, vision or values? These questions matter to the WHY buyer. And then you can seed ideas as to how you could help them solve those problems."Links:Connect with Susan on LinkedInVisit The Way Buyers Buy websiteListen to a related episode with Rebecca: Next-Level Interview Prep: How to Do Your Due Diligence & Assess Cultural FitAnd a 'shorty' episode: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing for a Senior RoleFor Career & Leadership coaching, connect with Rebecca Allen on Linkedin or visit the Illuminate website Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Susan:Susan Englehutt is the founder and creator of The Way Buyers Buy: the program growing and shifting companies actually need when they have hired more sales people, or purchased sales training and it didn't work. A born simplifier and visual thinker, Susan is an expert sales consultant and trainer. Her specialty is helping the leaders of B2B companies and their teams. Susan has been a consultant to huge Fortune 50 companies like Verizon, IBM, Microsoft, and Dell and to small and medium companies too. Today, she loves working with nimble and innovative companies and teams who need quick shifts and lasting change in the way they think, behave, market and sell.  About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and AbbVie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. 

In this inspiring solo episode, Deborah explores what it really means to be bold, take risks, and fail forwards in your dance business. Drawing on the powerful message from Denzel Washington's famous “Fall Forward” speech, she shares why every stumble, setback, or misstep is actually a step towards growth.Deborah challenges you to reflect on the moves you'd make if fear wasn't holding you back — whether it's launching a new programme, starting a competition team, opening your own premises, or trying something completely new. She unpacks the stories we tell ourselves, the protective mechanisms our brains create, and how shifting your mindset can unlock the bravery you didn't know you had.If you're standing on the edge of a big idea, this episode is the nudge you've been waiting for. Deborah invites listeners to connect with her directly and share the bold steps they're ready to take next.Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab. Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah's sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school. To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below. Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahLThis podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

Becky Thompson-Foley, head of global entertainment for Princess Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the range of entertainment on board Star Princess, including innovative product shows, Meridien and Illuminate, and Spellbound by Magic Castle magic club. Thompson-Foley details all the things guests can experience during their cruise. This is the fifth in a six-part series of videos on Star Princess. For more information, visit www.princess.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

This Sunday, we continue our two-part series on What It Means to Be a Christian. Last week, we looked at the first three core beliefs that define a biblical worldview: the existence of absolute moral truth, the accuracy of the Bible in all its teachings, and the reality of Satan. It was an eye-opening study, highlighting just how many people who identify as Christians do not hold these foundational truths. As we reflected together, I was reminded that our faith is not merely about words or traditions, it's about grounding our lives in the truths of God's Word. This week, we will examine the remaining three beliefs: that we cannot earn our way to heaven by being good, that Jesus Christ lived a sinless life, and that God is the all-knowing, all-powerful Creator who still rules the universe today. These truths are not optional for those who follow Christ because they form the foundation of our salvation, our hope, and our daily walk with God. Through Scripture, example, and practical application, we'll see why these beliefs matter and how they should shape the way we live, worship, and interact with the world around us. I want to invite you to come with an open heart, ready to hear God speak. Whether you are new to Illuminate or you've been part of our church family for years, these truths have the power to transform your life. Come ready to reflect, respond, and recommit to trusting in God, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Word that guides us. I look forward to seeing you Sunday as we continue to build our faith on the rock-solid foundation of God's truth!

Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse conclude their three-part conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on how we can bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and philosophy of mind. Green is author of a chapter in the volume Minding the Brain called “On the Limitations of Cutting-Edge Neuroscience.” In today’s installment, the discussion first touches on the Read More › Source

Belonging, big stages, and brave voices with The St. Louis Children's ChoirsThis week on The STL Bucket List Show, Luke sits down with Ben Nordstrom (Executive Director) and Dr. Alyson Moore (Artistic Director) of the St. Louis Children's Choirs, an iconic program that has been shaping young singers and leaders for 48 seasons.They talk about how SLCC blends musical excellence with character growth, why belonging is at the heart of every rehearsal, and what happens when 400 kids from across the region step on stage at places like Powell Hall and Carnegie Hall.We cover:

Ever lie awake at 11 PM wondering if you should just shut your business down? You're making money, clients seem happy, but internally you feel exhausted and disconnected from work that used to light you up.If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the difference between business failure and business evolution - and why confusing the two can lead you to walk away from something that just needs to shift.Sometimes what feels like failure is actually your business nudging you toward growth. The trick is learning how to tell the difference.Key Points Covered:✨ Why exhaustion makes you confuse temporary discomfort with permanent failure✨ The three reflection questions that reveal whether you need to quit or evolve✨ How to identify if your problem is emotional (burnout) or structural (offer misalignment)✨ The difference between craving rest versus needing reinvention✨ A real client story: from "I want to burn it down" to clarity and confidence✨ How evolution shows up as discomfort, disinterest, and sometimes irritation with work you used to loveThe Three Questions to Guide You:Do I still care about the impact of my work?Am I craving rest or reinvention?Is the problem emotional or structural?If you're sitting here unsure about whether to walk away or evolve what you're doing, that's exactly what I work through with my 1:1 clients inside of Expansion. The very first phase, Illuminate, is all about getting crystal clear on what you actually want - because you cannot make good decisions about your business when you don't know what you're building toward.Most of my clients come in thinking they need to completely start over. But after Illuminate, they realize they just need clarity on where they're going and permission to evolve.Send us a textThank you for being a part of the Soulpreneur Scaling Stories community!

In this episode, Deborah sits down with the brilliant Rosina Andrews for her third (technically fourth!) appearance on the podcast — and this time they're tackling a big topic many studio owners quietly wrestle with: What happens when competitions no longer feel right?Together they unpack:​Why so many studio owners continue competing long after the joy has gone​How algorithms distort our perception of “what everyone else is doing”​Practical ways to step back from competitions without creating chaos​How to communicate changes clearly with dancers, parents, and teachers​What to offer instead — from performance teams to Disney trips to community events​Whether principals can outsource competition leadership to younger teachers​How to navigate the fear of losing students (and why you may gain more)Rosina and Deborah share honest reflections from inside the studio world, including how priorities shift as your life evolves, why boundaries matter, and how to make decisions that align with the future you actually want for your school.This episode rounds off a brilliant mini-series with Rosina, giving you a full 360° view: getting into competitions, managing them well, and now — knowing when and how to let them go.A must-listen for studio owners feeling the pull towards a new direction.Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab. Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah's sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school. To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below. Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahLThis podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

Only a few weeks from Advent, Fr. John and Fr. Sean offer an introduction to Fr. John's latest book, “Illuminate: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation.” As they discuss how the work came to be, its structure and form, they offer practical tips for preparing for the coming liturgical season. For more on the journal, visit https://www.avemariapress.com/products/illuminate?srsltid=AfmBOooQ4QVlETqSrUNAR-azm7icXadlVb2QyvChwD372LhMFCiKQke7.

In this heartfelt conversation with bestselling author Mark Sullivan (Beneath a Scarlet Sky, The Last Green Valley,  All the Glimmering Stars), we explore what happens when both writing — and life — begin to flow from the heart instead of the mind. Mark shares how a personal crisis became the turning point that transformed his creative path and his way of being. Together, we talk about the thread that runs through all his books — the power of love, vision, forgiveness, and gratitude to lift the human spirit — and how these same forces shaped his own transformation. This episode is an invitation to live and create from the heart, where even stories born from suffering can become stories of light.Click here for the Gratitude Meditation Collection - Use GRATEFUL in the month of November for 50% off!!And here for the books Beneath a Scarlet Sky, The Last Green Valley & All the Glimmering Stars. And here to connect with Mark!    Website & FacebookConnect with Mesha Find Mesha on Instagram Check out Mesha's website Click here for a free mini meditation course with Mesha Click here for The Heart Sync Course with Mesha (where you learn heart coherence) Click here for a free heart meditation with Mesha Click here to learn about the power of your heart And you can always email Mesha at hello@myfriendmesha.com

In this week's episode of "The Weekly Calling," Brad delves into the emotional and spiritual impact of the seasonal time change, exploring how the loss of daylight affects our inner world. Through the story of a farmer named Don, Brad illustrates the profound lesson of finding faith in the dim light. As Don navigates the darkness with just a flashlight, he learns that God equips us to walk through life's uncertainties, teaching us to trust in the light we have, even when it's just enough for the next step. Join Brad as he encourages listeners to embrace "flashlight faith" and carry light into the lives of others, reminding us that growth often happens in the dark.Follow Brad Here:https://www.instagram.com/bradlowe1979/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Binaural Beat Meditation — A Rhythm for Slowing DownMindfulness, sound healing, and ritual — woven into every frequency — a sensory journey from Upward Together, curated by Studio Sya.This full moon is also known as the Beaver Moon and will be a supermoon, making it the largest and brightest full moon of 2025Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025Time: 8:19 a.m. EST (5:19 a.m. PST)Episode Ritual: Sensory Pairing:https://amzn.to/3UkVlu5

You're the best in your industry,  but your marketing? A little too buttoned-up to pull people in. You can't figure out how to cut through the noise, and meanwhile, the flashier brands are winning. They know how to trigger emotion, while you're focused on giving value, showing your expertise, and doing everything “by the book.” The problem? It's making people pass you by.This episode isn't for influencers or hype-driven marketers. It's for the experts and founders who'd rather perfect their product than play the marketing game,  but still want people to see what makes them exceptional.You already did the hard part: you built something incredible. Now it's time to make your messaging match the magic. Let's get you out of the “best-kept secret” zone and into the spotlight.What You'll Learn: → Why your “by-the-book” professionalism might be costing you sales → The #1 mindset shift that turns a credible brand into a craveable one → Three simple steps to make your copy magnetic (without feeling gimmicky) → How to talk about your brand like you're chatting with your best friend → The secret to pairing expertise with emotion so your offer actually sellsReady to Scale with Messaging That Sells? Option 1: Spend a Day with Me:  a full VIP day to turn your website, sales page, or pitch deck into a sales machine. Option 2: Join Unicorn Messaging:  My signature program for founders ready to build brand messaging that scales without losing their expert edge.Learn more at MyWriteHandWoman.combrand strategy, copywriting, sales messaging, brand voice, scaling your business, marketing for founders.Want to become the unicorn in your industry? DM me on Instagram @mywritehandwoman and snag your spot in Unicorn Messaging. First four get a free 1:1 with her! This was produced by Your Girl Media Follow us @yourgirlmedia Feeling the pull to have more of me in your world? DM me on Instagram: @mywritehandwoman Work on Your Messaging or Copy with Me: The Website Find Your Brand Messaging Superpower: Take the Quiz Book a Messaging Intensive: Book with Me Join My Unicorn Messaging Membership: Join Here

Amazing news. Elon Musk has retweeted a clip(linked below) from our Grooming Gangs Cover-Up film. This means that over 2.5 million people have learned the truth about the biggest crime in UK history that led to the biggest coverup.It is the film you have to watch. It tells the truth about the Muslim “Grooming Gangs” that are basically rape gangs who targeted white British girls for abuse. The film is a verbatim re-enactment (linked below) of the judges sentencing remarks. It is shocking to hear what happened to these girls and how the authorities refused to investigate because they were afraid of being called racist. It was identity politics at its worst and thousands of girls paid the price.We reveal how the cover-up continues but hopefully as the clip from our film gains more and more viewers the truth will emerge. You can see the clip at the end of the podcast but be warned it is very, very graphic.Viewer discretion is definitely advised. Also on this week's podcast we speak to someone who has discovered a secret about the Shroud of Turin that he claims is proof of the resurrection. And bizarrely it is his profession as an oral surgeon that allowed our guest to see something that other researchers may have missed for centuries. Watch the show for this latest discovery about one of the most controversial Christian relics.And Ireland's reputation as the most anti-semitic country in Europe has been cemented after electing a far-left Hamas supporting President. She won by an overwhelming majority. But that's not the real story of the election. The establishment actually stopped Conservatives or Independents from running a candidate. Watch this week's show where we talk about the massive protest vote that followed. It's historic. The American left sees nazism everywhere on the right, no matter how ridiculous. They will try to smear and destroy anyone they disagree with. But we report on how they took a week off to excuse one of their favored political candidates, who actually had a nazi tattoo. It's nice to be a leftist.And we're keeping the Vampires away this Halloween with this wonderful and simple recipe from the archives for “Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic”…. a French classic! It's a treat.—Please go to unreportedstorysociety.com and give what you can so that we can keep bringing the weekly scoop, movies, plays and other special projects to you, all donations are tax deductible.Also subscribe to our substack Stories.io where you can get more news beyond the weekly scoop.Also, our OCTOBER 7 play was performed in Bowdoin, Maine, but we don't know where it's going next. There is still a big problem with anti-semitism and ignorance about Israel, and it was never more apparent after Israel's darkest day in 2023. We want to continue touring our play but we need your help to make that happen. So please go to UnreportedStorySociety.com or October7thePlay.com and give what you can, and write to us if you want to bring a performance to a location near you. To watch and repost our Grooming Gangs clip please click this link (Elon did): https://x.com/dominicfrisby/status/1982172459995476134?s=42To watch our full GROOMING GANGS COVERUP movie click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxCEAJIrD2c&t=432s To donate click here: http://UnreportedStorySociety.comTo subscribe to our substack click here:https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com/*****************************************************

In today's episode, I sit down with Gary Surdam, CEO of Bright Start Ed-Tech, whose new mobile app “Illuminate” uses AI to personalize learning for students while empowering parents to become active educators at home. Gary shares how a single “lightbulb moment” in an online class inspired a ten-year journey toward creating a tool that blends emotional intelligence with STEAM education. We talk about his unique approach to building the app with student interns, the global mission behind Funding Hope, and why true learning lasts forever when both children and parents are supported in their growth.

In the final sermon of our “Unveiling Yahweh” series, we will be looking at the Light of God. There are many Christians bound up in sexual sin who don't know what's holding them back. They try to find the answers through professional counselors, weekend seminars, teaching books, and accountability groups—but are left stuck in a cycle of sin time and time again. Little are they aware that if they simply turn to the Lord and open their whole heart to Him, He will faithfully perform a twofold work in their hearts. He will first expose what is below the surface, causing them to continue to fall. And then He will give them the power to walk out a life of righteousness!   Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.