Podcasts about Initiative

Top performers don't avoid failure—they outlearn it. Former Tom Ferry coach and Navi Title VP Lance Billingsley reveals how the 13% win by focusing hard, iterating fast, and executing with discipline. In this episode, you'll hear how to pick one growth lever, master it, and scale without burning out. Why 87% of agents fail—and what the 13% do differently The FIRE framework (Focus, Initiative, Resiliency, Execution) and the four-burner analogy Shotgun vs. sniper marketing: master one channel, then delegate Teams as "neighborhood groups" and why brokerages struggle to systematize success Real-world playbooks: geo-farming at scale vs. social/video domination The "one deal pays for it" myth and how to think about ROI and runway Using AI to shorten feedback loops and fail faster Lance's book, "The 13%": https://www.amazon.com/13-estate-professionals-fail-dont/dp/B0GYWD1WFT The 13% Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2vOTxldMpFBSE4eXuBqgiA Lance on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-billingsley-883038125 Lance's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lance.billingsley/ 

This week Bethany sat down with Adina Shmidman, the Director of the Orthodox Union‘s Women's Initiative and the queen of a daily learning program called “Nach Yomi” to discuss daily Bible study and how moms and all women can delve into text learning, Jewish or not! Bethany has been participating in one of the OU's […]

If you're heading to college and wondering how to turn an interest into a career, Dawson Haag's story is one you won't want to miss. A sports management student at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, Dawson shares how internships with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Minot Hot Tots gave him hands-on experience behind the scenes of baseball, from stadium operations to creating unforgettable fan experiences. He explains how networking, LinkedIn, Teamwork Online, and support from State Services for the Blind helped him land opportunities, succeed in college, and build confidence. Dawson also discusses accommodations, assistive technology, balancing internships with coursework, and the value of taking initiative—including founding his university's Cornhole Club from scratch. Whether your dream is in sports or another field, this conversation is packed with practical advice, encouragement, and proof that sometimes the best opportunities are the ones you create yourself.   Links from this episode: Official Site of the Minot Hot Tots Teamwork Online Links of interests: The Spectacle Newsletter Youth Services at SSB To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at shane.desantis@state.mn.us or call Shane at 651-385-5205.   Thanks for listening! Full Transcript  

Die "Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat" will die Effizienz und Bürgernähe der deutschen Verwaltung durch Reformen stärken. Mitgründerin Julia Jäkel weckt ein Jahr nach dem Abschlussbericht Hoffnung, dass da etwas vorangeht. Balzer, Vladimir www.deutschlandfunk.de, Kulturfragen

Réglementation des portables à l'école : une initiative gouvernementale largement saluée par les parents by TOPFM MAURITIUS

Jeff Bliss discusses California's controversial "billionaire tax," an initiative designed to bridge the state budget gap that has prompted a significant wealth exodus to states like Texas. He also addresses Governor Newsom's shifting stance on wealth taxes and the re-emergence of past personal and political scandals. (1)1900  LA

How do you know whether to reel it in or reel it all the way out? It's still a learning process even when the kids are grown. Plus, Karen Read updates and a relisten of Scamanda.

God took the initiative in sending Christ to be born of the virgin Mary. He did not wait for a Deliverer to arise from us, He came to us in the person of Jesus.

Initiative 645 is certified for the November ballot after Let's Go Washington submitted 509,365 signatures. The Clark County Charter Review Commission passed amendment 26-40 on a 12-3 vote, C-TRAN holds $201 million in cash but fares cover just 4.2 percent of operating costs, and the Washougal National turns 45 on July 25. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_july_17_2026 #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Initiative645 #CharterReview #CTRAN #WashougalNational #PearsonField #ClarkCountyToday

Courts fast-track more immigration cases towards deportation at a SoCal facility. People living near the Lineage warehouse can apply to stay at an Airbnb. Why L-A wants to create more spaces for LGBTQ+ people. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A Clark County Charter Review Commission amendment passed 12-3 would lower the signature threshold for initiatives from 10 percent to 8 percent. Sponsor Cathie Garber says no citizen petition has reached the ballot since Clark County adopted Home Rule in 2014. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/charter-review-commission-26-40-amending-the-initiative-mini-initiative-and-referenda-process/ #ClarkCounty #CharterReview #Initiative #Referendum #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyPolitics #HomeRule #CivicEngagement #November2026

Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington's new 9.9% income tax on income above $1 million a year, has been certified for the November ballot after Let's Go Washington submitted 509,365 signatures with an 80%-plus validity rate. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the underlying law in March; tax collections are set to begin in 2029. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/its-official-wa-voters-will-get-to-weigh-in-on-new-income-tax/ #Initiative645 #WashingtonTax #IncomeTax #LettsGoWashington #WashingtonPolitics #TaxRepeal #November2026 #WashingtonState

Today's Guests: On this edition of Sportsman of Colorado Radio, Scott visits with Dustin Zvonek, Partner at 76 Group, to discuss Colorado's Initiative 302 and the effort to place it before voters this fall. The conversation explains what the initiative proposes, how Colorado's ballot initiative process works, and why citizen involvement is essential in shaping... READ MORE

Today, Thursday, July 16 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Wendell Stemley, president, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) will be joined by Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-NAMC. They will comment on how NAMC and a coalition of minority and women-owned businesses and trade associations achieved a significant legal victory after a federal court dismissed a case threatening the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. The lawsuit Mid-American Co. v. U.S. DOT was filed by groups seeking to eliminate race and gender-conscious elements of the DBE Program. In September 2024, the court issued a preliminary injunction restricting the use of DBE contract goals in five states where the plaintiffs operates.*Washington State Representative Chipalo Street (D)-37th LD, Vice Chair, House Finance Committee comments on his legislative accomplishments that include passing House Bill (HB) 2724 Millionaires Tax, HB 2019 Making the Estate Tax More Progressive; SHB Inmate Funds; HB 2610 Nonprofit housing providers-Successfully protected the tax preferences for nonprofit housing providers when they allow their space to be used for by events sponsored by community organizations.*Omer Qureshi, CEO & Co Founder, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative the organization has trained over 1100 people and currently have a waiting list of over 700 primarily Martin Luther King Jr. County residence in line for the three month tech training program. CEO Qureshi will be joined by three individuals who successfully completed the initial tech training program and the Intern Program. Erica Hoard, Director of Community Partnerships; Bryan Haynes, Director of Marketing; and Isyss Omar, Program Manager.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yes your wife needs you to take the initiative and define a new path forward that she can trust and choose to join you on. Yes she will test you on this new direction and so she should, if you don't have confidence and conviction, why would she take the risk? It's a very vulnerable thing to open up and come closer again especially if she's been hurt by your untrustable behaviour in the past.In this episode I talk a little about the last element from free PDF of ours called the 5 secrets of an unhappy wife - what is the 5th element? She wants you to succeed!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goodguys2greatmen-podcast--4650431/support.In our coaching, we help men get a powerful new mindset that empowers you to give, love and connect more deeply because you're finally doing that within yourself first. This mindset allows empathy, trust and connection to happen because you're confident in who you're being. We teach skills and knowledge that nobody ever teaches men when we're younger. Skills and knowledge that make you feel confident and in control even when chaos is going on around you. It's amazing what you can achieve when you make yourself a priority. Most men don't.   They are too busy taking care of everyone else.  Too busy minding the store and making the money.   They are focused on the "outside game" of winning life. But their "inside game" of confidence and clarity is suffering badly. You can only improve your inside game with other men. We would love to help you become more calm, more strong emotionally and more confident and happy in who you are as a man. Come and join us, either through 1-on-1 coaching with my colleague Dan Dore or me, or in our group coaching program with other amazing men who are travelling the same path as you right now in our Men's Live Coaching Roundtable. There's an amazing tribe of guys in this group with us, supporting and helping each other through this process of growth and self realization. https://goodguys2greatmen.com/goodguys2greatmen-live-coaching-roun

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What do you do when you're offered an opportunity that will definitely stretch you but also scares you, and your first instinct is to hand it to someone else, because you feel you're not quite qualified? That's the moment we unpack in this interview with Ai Asakura, Alumni Program Manager for the TOMODACHI Initiative at the U.S.-Japan Council, who I met at an expat meetup in Fukuoka this spring — one with that same eclectic, cross-cultural energy as New York City, where you connect peer to peer with people from all walks of life. Ai is bicultural like me, and she's spent her career building bridges — between Japan and the U.S., and between mentees and the mentors who help shape their paths. But it took her some time to recognize being bicultural as her own superpower, and when she did, it empowered her to say yes to an opportunity most people would've handed to someone with a bigger title.Key TakeawaysLeadership is not a job title: You can be a leader as a mentor, a community organizer, a parent, or a volunteer—impact and initiative matter more than status.Networking is people-to-people connection, not transaction: Powerful “networking” often looks like simply being curious about others and building genuine human relationships.Bicultural identity is a superpower: Living between cultures, as Ai does between Japan and the U.S., creates unique insight, empathy, and the ability to act as a bridge.Opportunities often arrive through community: Ai's major career transitions—from hospitality to translation to TOMODACHI—came through relationships and community involvement.Saying yes can be the real “risky conversation”: Accepting the invitation to represent her region as a mentor felt risky to Ai, but turning it down would have meant betraying the message she gives her mentees about stepping up.Operation TOMODACHI to TOMODACHI Initiative: The humanitarian response to the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake evolved into a long-term leadership and exchange program impacting over 10,000 alumni.Exposure to hope changes trajectories: Young people from disaster-affected regions returned from U.S. programs with renewed hope, agency, and a desire to rebuild their communities.Community work can clarify your own identity: Serving Japanese communities in the U.S. helped Ai reconnect to her Japanese roots and recognize her role as a cultural bridge.Curiosity is a core leadership habit: Being genuinely interested in people—their stories, cultures, and experiences—naturally expands your world and your opportunities.There is still hope in the world: Despite global uncertainty, Ai emphasizes that human-to-human connection, especially across cultures, is a powerful source of hope.FeaturedConnect with Ai Asakura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ai-asakura0977/Learn about the US-Japan Council: https://www.usjapancouncil.org/Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/Learn about 1:1 executive coaching with Jamie Lee here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/applyText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with meBook a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com 

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As new national data warns of a dramatic decline in science education among Israeli students, more than 100 teens from across the country recently gathered in Jerusalem to present 23 technology ventures designed to solve real world problems. The occasion was the national final of EcoTech, an entrepreneurship and technology program operated by the nonprofit Machshava Tova, which works to reduce social gaps through technology education and digital inclusion. Machshava Tova CEO Tomer Samarkandi spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Machshava Tova)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siyabonga Motha speaks to Khoabane Lelimo, Director and Chairperson, and Sechaba Khoaele, Director and CEO of Sharpeville Is Not A Massacre, to discuss Saturday’s Mandela Day initiative. They also unpack what to expect, how to get involved, and why this day matters. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Siyabonga Motha, Khoabane Lelimo, Sechaba Khoaele, Sharpeville Is Not A Massacre, Mandela Day The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le Gabon souhaite tirer bénéfice d'un regain d'intérêt international pour l'iboga, dans le cadre de la lutte contre la dépendance aux opiacés, en particulier aux États-Unis. Les autorités ont récemment renforcé le cadre légal de l'exploitation de cet arbuste endémique symbolique du pays, car associé aux rites traditionnels. Ses promoteurs espèrent la formation d'une véritable filière pour contrer le marché noir. De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Libreville, Ulysse Bekale est aménagiste au village Grand Bolokoboué, près du Cap Esterias, un projet de développement agricole de l'ONG gabonaise Initiative-développement-recherche-conseil (IDRC Africa) qui inclut l'iboga en plus du maraîchage et d'un élevage avicole. « C'est notre patrimoine, nous devons le protéger », plaide-t-il. Mais il déplore l'exploitation de l'iboga par des étrangers sans réel profit pour le Gabon. « Pourquoi on ne le transforme pas chez nous ? Nous pouvons dupliquer et faire de ça un médicament national », suggère-t-il. Lui-même a le projet d'étendre les plantations d'iboga sur cinq hectares. La transformation, Yoan Mboussou l'a déjà entamée. « Gélules d'écorce râpée, on fait des chocolats à base d'iboga, on fait des liqueurs à base d'iboga et tout ça, ça s'appelle le Mayay », détaille le médecin qui tente de développer les produits dérivés de l'iboga qu'il conçoit dans son laboratoire. Il loue le potentiel économique des plantes traditionnelles du Gabon. « C'est en faisant d'abord la promotion des méthodes thérapeutiques, en créant des centres justement où les personnes pourront venir expérimenter la prise d'iboga dans un cadre sécurisé. Il faut que le Gabon arrive à unifier autour de lui la recherche médicale autour de l'iboga. Il faudrait que nous puissions disposer d'un plateau technique compétent, qui nous permet d'extraire les principes actifs de nos différentes plantes médicinales afin de s'arrimer aux normes internationales de qualité et de sécurité », détaille-t-il. À lire aussiGabon : le bois d'iboga, convoité par tous les laboratoires du monde Politique de recherche et développement Fin mai, le gouvernement a pris un décret encadrant l'accès, l'utilisation, l'exploitation, la recherche, la transformation et la commercialisation de l'iboga, de ses dérivés et des savoirs traditionnels associés. Yoan Mboussou s'en félicite, il attend désormais davantage. « Maintenant, le deuxième point, c'est d'accompagner les acteurs qui ont déjà commencé à s'intéresser à cette plante, c'est-à-dire les agriculteurs, les transformateurs, et de mettre en place toute une politique de marketing et de diplomatie culturelle autour de la plante de l'iboga », espère-t-il. Aux États-Unis, l'administration Trump pousse pour accélérer les recherches sur les effets de l'iboga dans la prise en charge des dépendances aux opiacés et des syndromes post-traumatiques. Psychotrope puissant, potentiellement dangereux si consommé sans supervision, l'iboga est considéré comme stupéfiant et interdit dans plusieurs pays, dont la France. À écouter aussi« Visions chamaniques » : de l'ayahuasca au Pérou à l'iboga au Gabon

The UK is awash in televisual Mrrahhh Business this week as Sky is set to purchase ITV for $2.13 billion and what better "experts" to weigh in on the subject than three Canadians with a passing familiarity with the industry? Plus a surfeit of Troughton-era goodness in the form of a massive production diary of the era by author David Brunt and a Doctor Who: Legends special featuring Ol' Two himself. We also have blatant foreign election interference as we endorse Count Binface and poorly explain what Ceefax is to the younger generations who do not in any way care! All this AND part one of our Classic Series Commentary for the newly released special edition of "Warriors Of The Deep"!! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon 'Doomsday' 20 years on – remembering the final adventure of the Doctor and Rose Sky acquires ITV for $2.13 billion BBC "Discussing" Partnership With Channel 4 in Streaming Race for Scale Doctor Who: Legends – Patrick Troughton available July 16 The Doctor Who Production Diary: The Troughton Years available August 14 Dalek 63-88: How One Director Made '60s Doctor Who Look Like Cinema Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Seventh Doctor Adventures: Fixers available now Big Finish: Dark Gallifrey: The Decayed Master – Part One released Commentary Warriors of the Deep Part One

This episode covers the aftermath of the nationwide cleanup exercise, the NPP's internal elections, concerns over the misuse of the government's Nkoko Nketenkete poultry initiative, and the challenges facing Ghana's poultry farmers.

This Day in Maine for Friday, July 10, 2026.

Idaho is creating a first-of-its-kind statewide kinship care plan to support the thousands of relatives and family friends raising children when parents can't. 

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea: NASA is moving forward with its mission to build a permanent moon base, aiming to create the infrastructure needed for long-term human exploration. But before astronauts live on the moon, NASA plans to send robotic landers, rovers, power systems, communications equipment, and other tools to test conditions and prepare for future missions. Bradley explored the possibility of lunar living with Doug Arion, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Carthage College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of OC Catholic Radio, Fr. Christopher Smith of the Cathedral Square podcast has a long overdue chat with our longtime host, Rick Howick. Rick stepped away from his weekly hosting duties in the Summer of 2025, as he took a position at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. And the work that Rick is dedicated to in 2026 is the same kind of work that Fr. Christopher has dedicated much of his own ministry to. Listen, download, and share! For more, come visit us at occatholic.com and click ‘radio.'

Czechs to join PURL initiative in aid of Ukraine, historic Prague tower taken off the market, Šumperák houses 

Michigan's K-12 education performance is a hotly discussed topic lately. But it's hard to make considerable improvements until you first address the teacher shortage. One lifelong educator has launched an organization focused on doing just that - building a more robust educator pipeline. Joining Chris to tell the story of Michigan's Educator Workforce Initiative is its Founding Partner & CEO, Jack Elsey!

The Assyrian National Council – Australia (ANCA), proudly hosted the Policy Summit on the Future of the Nineveh Plains at Parliament House, Canberra, on Assyria Day, Wednesday, 1 July 2026. The Summit was honoured by the attendance of the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, who officially opened the event, together with Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, who hosted the Summit at Parliament House. One of the principal outcomes of the Summit was the presentation of the Canberra Declaration on the Future and Protection of the Nineveh Plains. President of the ANC, Mr Hermiz Shahen spoke to SBS Assyrian about the significance of this summit.

George Black, guest author, concludes with the ongoing effort to address the war's legacy, which reached a milestone in 2019 with a bipartisan gathering at Bien Hoa airbase to launch a massive cleanup project. This initiative, supported by figures like Patrick Leahy and Charles Bailey, demonstrates that aid for disabled victims should be a humanitarian rather than a political issue. The human impact is exemplified by Yen, a young woman born with severe limb distortions who overcame local superstitions and her family's initial rejection to build a life in the city. As Searcy and Bailey argue, even small amounts of resources—like providing a two-dollar red plastic stool for a disabled repairman—can transform lives. The story concludes with the personal redemptions of the two protagonists. Manus Campbell has found peace by living in Vietnam, marrying a Vietnamese woman, and following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh while working with orphans. Chuck Searcy recently returned to Athens, Georgia, to settle his affairs after decades of service in Vietnam. While the work of the "long reckoning" remains unfinished, these individual and collective efforts have begun to heal the wounds of the past. The Long Reckoning (8)1906

Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how rifled muskets increased accuracy while tactics remained outdated, causing high casualties. On the second day, Strong Vincent took the initiative to occupy Little Round Top without orders. Joshua Chamberlain's 20th Maine successfully held the Union's far left flank with a desperate bayonet charge. (3)1863

I interviewed Metaverse Standards Forum President Neil Trevett about key open Standards enabling the Open Metaverse Browser Initiative with RP1 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. You can see their AWE talk here, and check out the Open Metaverse Browser wiki for more information. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Sean Mann about RP1's Open Metaverse Browser Initiative announcement with the Metaverse Standards Forum on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. You can see their AWE talk here, and check out the Open Metaverse Browser wiki for more information. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

While the Lyhanna case in France has exposed the shortcomings of a fragmented system for dealing with sexual violence against minors, Belgium stands as a model with its Centres for the Care of Sexual Violence (CPVS). The centres are based on a simple principle: a victim only has to walk through one door to find a doctor, forensic nurse, psychologist and specialized police officer – all in one place. Born from a pilot project in three hospitals, the model proved convincing with its scientific results from the first evaluation. In 2020, the government decided to roll it out nationwide.

If you've never heard of The Metapopulation Initiative (TMI), you are about to hear a lot more about them. The TMI started by Vincent Van De Merwe, was an initiative to expand cheetah conservation in Africa and Asia. Vincent was a mover and shaker and didn't always do things by the book - he was so driven by his passion, that he got frustrated with the bureacracy of the world when it came to cheetah conservation. Vinny was the catalyst for our Panyame Cheetah project, and his tragic death just weeks before our historic move of 16 cheetahs changed our outlook on things. In order to continue his legacy, continue what he championed at TMI we needed to figure out something. We, The Origins Foundation, needed to help. In this podcast, Robbie sits down with the directors of TMI in South Africa and discusses the history and the announcement of TMI's partnership with The Origins Foundation.  Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  4 Columns Marketing: https://fourcolumns.net/  The Rhino Project: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/the-rhino-project/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Vista Genomics has found a use for the Nomad, and they're offering rewards - but the initiative is based some way south of the Bubble, in the Sanguineous Rim. Plus, Goods and travel history have gone missing, and Merc Coin outfitting has had a redesign.

Guest: Ethan ForhetzMinistry: Convoy of HopePositions: Vice President of Public Engagement & National SpokespersonTopic: a discussion of Convoy of Hope's Summer Children's Feeding Initiative, reaching out to children and families who receive meals during the school year, but do not during the summerWebsite: convoyofhope.org

Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at George Mason University and member of the Advisory Council for the Society for the Rule of Law, joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court's latest ruling involving birthright citizenship. Somin explains what the Court decided, the constitutional questions at the center of the case, and what the ruling could mean for future immigration and citizenship debates. Eric Dolash, Founder and President of the Veteran Flagpole Initiative, discusses his organization's mission to honor America's veterans by providing flagpoles to veterans and veteran organizations. Dolash shares how the initiative recognizes military service and encourages communities to celebrate those who have served. Later, Ernie Isley, legendary guitarist for The Isley Brothers, joins the program to reflect on the band's remarkable career, its lasting influence on rock, R&B, funk, and hip-hop, and the music that has inspired generations of artists. Isley also shares stories from the band's history and discusses its enduring legacy in American music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it's not so much “taxation without representation” at issue as it is the question of what modern taxation represents – For some, a chance to strike a blow against wealth disparity while pursuing a socialist dream of expansive government. Nowhere is that more evident than in California and a ballot initiative which, if approved by voters in November, would impose a 5% “wealth tax” on the Golden State's resident billionaires – 90% of the proceeds going to state healthcare programs. Joshua Rauh, the Hoover Institution's George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics and an expert on California-style taxation, discusses America's current fascination with socialism and economic class warfare as well as all that's at stake in the Golden State. Will a voter-approved wealth tax prompt billionaires to flee California for the likes of Austin and Nashville, taking with them needed tax revenue? Would the one-time tax lay waste to Silicon Valley as an incubator of innovation (and revenue stream)? Moreover, if the promised revenue doesn't materialize, is California likely to apply the tax to millionaires as well (and perhaps expand it beyond a five-year period, as happened a decade ago when the Golden State extended a “temporary tax” on California's upper earners)? Recorded on June 29, 2026.

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Save Ocean Sensors: The Fight Over the Ocean Observatories Initiative A $386 million network of nearly 900 ocean sensors stretching across five sites from Oregon to Alaska to Greenland was being quietly dismantled, with no warning to Congress and no explanation to the public. In this episode, we trace the fight to save the Ocean Observatories Initiative: what this network actually does, why it matters far more than most people realize, and how a Democrat from Oregon and a Republican from Alaska teamed up to pass a bill stopping it in the span of a day and a half. We talk with Craig McLean, who spent more than 40 years at NOAA, including two stints as NOAA's Chief Scientist, about what's really at stake when ocean monitoring infrastructure disappears, and why this fight is part of a much bigger pattern. We also revisit a warning from a past guest, marine ecologist Dr. Andrew Thaler, that's looking less hypothetical by the day, and lay out exactly what you can do to help make sure this win sticks. In This Episode What the Ocean Observatories Initiative actually measures, and why it matters for your weather forecast, your insurance rates, and what farmers plant each season The Coastal Endurance Array off Oregon and Washington, and why pulling it out right as an El Nino forms is especially bad timing, per OSU oceanographer Jack Barth How Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) found out sensors were already being removed, and how they got the Saving the OOI Act passed unanimously in under two days Craig McLean's read on why this kept happening, from the role of the Office of Management and Budget to the broader pattern of cuts to federal science A look back at a warning from marine ecologist Dr. Andrew Thaler about Project 2025's plans for NOAA, and how that warning is playing out in real time What happens next: the NSF's review process, and how you can track it and find out where your own senators stand Featured Voices Craig McLean spent over 40 years at NOAA, where he founded the Ocean Exploration Program and served as NOAA's Chief Scientist, including being reinstated after being removed from the role for defending scientific integrity. He is now a senior fellow at the Ocean Foundation. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) led the bipartisan push for the Saving the OOI Act, featured here via Senate floor remarks. Dr. Andrew Thaler, marine ecologist and conservation technologist, returns in spirit from a past episode where he broke down Project 2025's plans to dismantle NOAA. Jack Barth, oceanography professor at Oregon State University, provided background on the Coastal Endurance Array via KATU News. The Bill The Saving the OOI Act passed the Senate unanimously, pausing NSF's decommissioning of the Ocean Observatories Initiative pending a full review with stakeholder input. It was led by Senators Merkley and Murkowski and cosponsored by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jack Reed (D-RI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). Resources & Links Saving the OOI Act, full text and cosponsor list: Congress.gov NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative updates: oceanobservatories.org Senator Merkley's press release on the Saving the OOI Act: merkley.senate.gov "Scientists warn Oregon could lose critical ocean data under federal cuts," KATU News Take Action If your senator is one of the twelve who championed or cosponsored the Saving the OOI Act, send them a thank you. If they didn't, let them know this issue matters to you. Watch for the NSF's Dear Colleague Letter and expert panel process, your chance to weigh in on what happens to OOI long-term.

This month, we examined weaponized Scriptures, and today we talk with Thomas Pryde of Psalm 82 Initiative to talk about, When is it Abuse?Thomas said a healthy relationship uses whatever power you have to help others, not harm them, and when you love someone, freedom abounds, but freedom is not anarchy. What does that mean?Join us for the discussion.We started with the definition of abuse from the Department of Justice website:https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violenceThomas Pryde said that the AbuserIs EntitledWants ControlUses CoercionExpects ComplianceHow does neurodiversity play into this? We asked Thomas about the crossover of neurodiversity in the dynamics of what he sees over the decades and he sees a high crossover.If you are in an abusive situation and need guidance or support-https://www.psalm82initiative.org/refugeYou are in danger:If you are a domestic violence victim seeking help, here are some resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat online for 24/7 support and local advocacy WomensLaw.org.DomesticShelters.org: Search for community shelters and programs to connect with local advocates and access tools to escape domestic abuse domesticshelters.org.Live Support: Speak to a live advocate through the National Domestic Violence Hotline for confidential support thehotline.org.State Resources: Find resources and programs in your state that provide support for women who have experienced abuse Office on Women's Health.Comprehensive Resources: Explore various resources for survivors, including hotlines, shelters, and legal assistance domesticviolence.org.  Is your marriage difficult or destructive/abusive?https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/resolving-conflict/emotionally-destructive-relationship-questionnaire/ Need Discernment Coaching? Is this autism or abuse?https://bg-hc.com/Are you a woman in ministry/mission or married to someone in ministry in an ND marriage needing discernment coaching?https://jenileerachel.com/contact/ Are you looking for resources to navigate the court system- what do I need to know? Other Resources for Christian Women in Abusive Marriage:Sarah McDugalhttps://www.wildernesstowild.com/ Life Saving divorce:https://lifesavingdivorce.com/about/ 

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Felecia Hatcher CEO of Black Ambition, the national entrepreneurial initiative founded by Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams. Black Ambition provides capital, mentorship, mental wellness support, and a nationally competitive platform for Black and Hispanic founders, particularly those from HBCUs and underserved communities. Throughout the conversation, Hatcher breaks down the mission of Black Ambition, how its competition works, success stories, the mentorship pipeline, and her personal entrepreneurial journey from being a self‑described “C student” to running a major national innovation fund. Purpose of the Interview 1. Introduce Black Ambition’s Mission and Impact To explain how Black Ambition funds, mentors, and accelerates Black and Hispanic founders, awarding millions in capital and building pathways to long-term entrepreneurial success. 2. Educate Entrepreneurs on How to Compete Successfully Hatcher breaks down the application process, common mistakes, and how to stand out in one of the nation’s most competitive entrepreneurial prize competitions. 3. Inspire Through Transparency and Personal Storytelling Her journey—from a C student to tech entrepreneur, to CEO working directly with Pharrell—models what perseverance and creativity can achieve. 4. Spread Awareness of Black Ambition Resources & Events She highlights opportunities like Demo Day, masterclasses, mentorship cohorts, and the Fundable Founders Forum. Key Takeaways 1. Black Ambition Creates “Unprecedented Access” for Black & Brown Founders Hatcher emphasizes the organization’s mission of closing opportunity gaps caused by misaligned mentorship and unequal access to funding.Black Ambition invests capital, provides structured mentorship, and connects entrepreneurs to world-class partners (e.g., Louis Vuitton). 2. Highly Competitive National Competition 2,500–3,000 applications annually Only 250 semifinalists Semifinalists enter a three‑month cohort with elite mentorship Top teams advance to Demo Day for capital awards and follow-on support Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize, and People’s Choice.. Hatcher stresses: Success leaves clues.Many past winners share insights, host office hours, and guide new applicants. 3. The Process Itself Makes Founders Stronger Hatcher says repeated applications build clarity, sharpen pitches, and transform entrepreneurs—even if they don’t win the first time. She cites an example: Lawrence Phillips, founder of Green Book Global, who succeeded on his third try. 4. Holistic Approach: Mental Health & Wellness Along with capital and mentorship, Black Ambition offers mental-wellness support because entrepreneurship is emotionally taxing.Founders are encountering proximity to wealth and power for the first time, and need guidance on transparency, investor expectations, and emotional resilience. 5. Black Women Are Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs—But Need Teams Hatcher notes that Black women lead in entrepreneurship but often operate without teams.Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs; founders must demonstrate team-building capacity to create economic multiplier effects in communities. 6. Pharrell’s Why: Opening Doors He Once Needed Pharrell invests in Black Ambition because: He once needed others to “believe in him until he could believe in himself.” He wants to dismantle gatekeeping in industries where Black talent exists but opportunity does not. He believes “talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” 7. Felecia Hatcher’s Personal Origin Story Her credibility comes from lived experience: A “C student” told she’d never make it to college College dropout Built multiple tech companies Founded Black Tech Week and the Center for Black Innovation Comes from a family of Jamaican farmers and Georgia builders who were “entrepreneurs before the word was used.”. Her takeaway: Creativity builds pathways to success that traditional systems overlook. 8. The Event is Public – and Transformational Black Ambition’s Demo Day is open to the public, creating visibility, inspiration, and networking opportunities for founders and supporters. Notable Quotes (All from the Transcript) On Black Ambition’s Mission “We’ve been building a rocket ship to create unprecedented access to opportunities and resources.”. “People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low-vibrational mentorship.”. On the Competition “Success leaves clues.” “Apply again… every time I applied, I became a different entrepreneur.” On Holistic Support “Entrepreneurship can swallow you whole.”. On Team Building “We don’t invest in solopreneurs… You need a team mindset.” On Pharrell’s Motivation “He borrowed someone else’s belief in him until that became his own.” “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On Personal Journey “I’m a C student and a college dropout… I never let those things define me.”. “There is more than one pathway to success if you get creative.”. On Why Founders Should Join “Do you want to be in the same position this time next year? If the answer is no, then say yes to the process.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Felecia Hatcher CEO of Black Ambition, the national entrepreneurial initiative founded by Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams. Black Ambition provides capital, mentorship, mental wellness support, and a nationally competitive platform for Black and Hispanic founders, particularly those from HBCUs and underserved communities. Throughout the conversation, Hatcher breaks down the mission of Black Ambition, how its competition works, success stories, the mentorship pipeline, and her personal entrepreneurial journey from being a self‑described “C student” to running a major national innovation fund. Purpose of the Interview 1. Introduce Black Ambition’s Mission and Impact To explain how Black Ambition funds, mentors, and accelerates Black and Hispanic founders, awarding millions in capital and building pathways to long-term entrepreneurial success. 2. Educate Entrepreneurs on How to Compete Successfully Hatcher breaks down the application process, common mistakes, and how to stand out in one of the nation’s most competitive entrepreneurial prize competitions. 3. Inspire Through Transparency and Personal Storytelling Her journey—from a C student to tech entrepreneur, to CEO working directly with Pharrell—models what perseverance and creativity can achieve. 4. Spread Awareness of Black Ambition Resources & Events She highlights opportunities like Demo Day, masterclasses, mentorship cohorts, and the Fundable Founders Forum. Key Takeaways 1. Black Ambition Creates “Unprecedented Access” for Black & Brown Founders Hatcher emphasizes the organization’s mission of closing opportunity gaps caused by misaligned mentorship and unequal access to funding.Black Ambition invests capital, provides structured mentorship, and connects entrepreneurs to world-class partners (e.g., Louis Vuitton). 2. Highly Competitive National Competition 2,500–3,000 applications annually Only 250 semifinalists Semifinalists enter a three‑month cohort with elite mentorship Top teams advance to Demo Day for capital awards and follow-on support Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize, and People’s Choice.. Hatcher stresses: Success leaves clues.Many past winners share insights, host office hours, and guide new applicants. 3. The Process Itself Makes Founders Stronger Hatcher says repeated applications build clarity, sharpen pitches, and transform entrepreneurs—even if they don’t win the first time. She cites an example: Lawrence Phillips, founder of Green Book Global, who succeeded on his third try. 4. Holistic Approach: Mental Health & Wellness Along with capital and mentorship, Black Ambition offers mental-wellness support because entrepreneurship is emotionally taxing.Founders are encountering proximity to wealth and power for the first time, and need guidance on transparency, investor expectations, and emotional resilience. 5. Black Women Are Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs—But Need Teams Hatcher notes that Black women lead in entrepreneurship but often operate without teams.Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs; founders must demonstrate team-building capacity to create economic multiplier effects in communities. 6. Pharrell’s Why: Opening Doors He Once Needed Pharrell invests in Black Ambition because: He once needed others to “believe in him until he could believe in himself.” He wants to dismantle gatekeeping in industries where Black talent exists but opportunity does not. He believes “talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” 7. Felecia Hatcher’s Personal Origin Story Her credibility comes from lived experience: A “C student” told she’d never make it to college College dropout Built multiple tech companies Founded Black Tech Week and the Center for Black Innovation Comes from a family of Jamaican farmers and Georgia builders who were “entrepreneurs before the word was used.”. Her takeaway: Creativity builds pathways to success that traditional systems overlook. 8. The Event is Public – and Transformational Black Ambition’s Demo Day is open to the public, creating visibility, inspiration, and networking opportunities for founders and supporters. Notable Quotes (All from the Transcript) On Black Ambition’s Mission “We’ve been building a rocket ship to create unprecedented access to opportunities and resources.”. “People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low-vibrational mentorship.”. On the Competition “Success leaves clues.” “Apply again… every time I applied, I became a different entrepreneur.” On Holistic Support “Entrepreneurship can swallow you whole.”. On Team Building “We don’t invest in solopreneurs… You need a team mindset.” On Pharrell’s Motivation “He borrowed someone else’s belief in him until that became his own.” “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On Personal Journey “I’m a C student and a college dropout… I never let those things define me.”. “There is more than one pathway to success if you get creative.”. On Why Founders Should Join “Do you want to be in the same position this time next year? If the answer is no, then say yes to the process.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.