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Have you ever worked relentlessly toward a goal (a vision or a dream you once felt absolutely certain about) and suddenly it stops flowing? You're still trying. You're still showing up. But no matter how hard you push, it's not progressing the way it used to? You’re wondering: Does this mean I am ungrateful for wanting more? Am I self-sabotaging? Have I lost my magic touch? Is my manifestation ability broken? Or worse… am I about to ruin my life by walking away from something I fought so hard to build? I am seeing this collective theme everywhere right now… in my private practice, in conversations with friends, and inside my own life. What if this isn't failure at all? What if you are so greatly loved that you are being redirected to a version of your life or purpose that is better than you imagined? In this episode, I'm breaking down the shift from what I call Stage One manifestation (ego-based) to Stage Two manifestation (soul-aligned) through the lens of Numerology and your Life Path number. Did you know that very Life Path (1 through 9, including master numbers 11, 22, and 33) has its own evolutionary arc? There is what you were taught to chase… and there is what your soul is actually here to embody. If you feel like nothing is working the way it used to, if you can't manifest the way you once could, if you're trying harder but things keep collapsing, or if you secretly know something in your life is over… this episode will help you understand why. You didn't lose your magic. You’re mining for an elevated version of it. And your Life Path number may be revealing exactly where it went. SHOWNOTES Check out this previous masterclass to decode your life path number and start to unveil your transcendent calling: The Magnetic Message You Were Born to Share: Unlock It Through Your Life Path Number If you want to be featured in a future episode, leave me a voice note HERE! Do not be shy. I want to help inspire you and connect you back to your magic, and leaving a voicemail on where you are stuck might not just help give you clarity, but might help someone else who listens. Book a session with me: If you're craving clarity, momentum, and a business breakthrough… start with a Success Numbers Audit – a powerful 50-minute session where we decode the two core numbers in your chart and uncover the blocks, brilliance, and blueprint of your next chapter. >>> Book here Stage 1 vs Stage 2 Manifestation by Life Path Number Life Path 1 – The Pioneer Stage 1 (Ego):Tries to fit in while proving they don't need anyone. Perfectionistic, hyper-independent, secretly afraid their uniqueness is “too much” or “wrong.” Stage 2 (Soul):Embraces sovereignty. Leads from authenticity. Builds something original that liberates others from conformity. Stage 1 chases belonging.Stage 2 becomes leadership. Life Path 2 – The Peacemaker Stage 1 (Ego):Needs to be needed. Preserves harmony at any cost. Walks on eggshells. Over-adapts to maintain connection. Stage 2 (Soul):Creates intimacy without self-erasure. Chooses reciprocal, aligned partnership rooted in mutual strength. Stage 1 enables.Stage 2 creates real connection. Life Path 3 – The Communicator Stage 1 (Ego):Wants to be liked. Stays quiet. Performs instead of revealing truth. Shapes their voice to match the room. Stage 2 (Soul):Claims authentic self-expression. Speaks creatively and disruptively. Delivers art with meaning. Stage 1 performs.Stage 2 expresses. Life Path 4 – The Strategist Stage 1 (Ego):Carries burdens. Stabilizes broken systems. Over-functions to hold everything together. Finds identity in being the reliable one. Stage 2 (Soul):Becomes a conscious architect. Builds sustainable structures that support thriving, not just survival. Stage 1 clings to structure.Stage 2 builds aligned foundations. Life Path 5 – The Rebel Stage 1 (Ego):Escapes discomfort through stimulation, rebellion, or conformity. Avoids responsibility or avoids disruption — both to stay safe. Stage 2 (Soul):Chooses liberation intentionally. Breaks cages – for themselves and others. Evolves systems instead of fleeing them. Stage 1 escapes.Stage 2 transforms. Life Path 6 – The Healer Stage 1 (Ego):Fixes everyone. Earns love through sacrifice. Holds dysfunctional ecosystems together through overgiving. Stage 2 (Soul):Models flourishing. Builds healthy, regenerative relationships. Inspires responsibility rather than rescuing. Stage 1 overgives.Stage 2 radiates wholeness. Life Path 7 – The Mystic Stage 1 (Ego):Withdraws, isolates, or hides depth. May lean into intellectual superiority or detach from the world. Stage 2 (Soul):Seeks truth humbly. Integrates wisdom into lived experience, and shares it with the world. Stage 1 isolates.Stage 2 awakens. Life Path 8 – The Powerhouse Stage 1 (Ego):Chases money, status, control, and external power. Measures worth by achievement and visible success. Stage 2 (Soul):Embodies sovereignty. Leads from inner authority. Redefines power as alignment with the internal. Stage 1 accumulates.Stage 2 empowers/restructures power. Life Path 9 – The Humanitarian Stage 1 (Ego):Rescues and over-idealizes. Stays too long in dysfunction. Swings between hope and cynicism. Believes love alone should fix everything. Stage 2 (Soul):Accepts human darkness without normalizing harm. Directs compassion strategically. Embodies change instead of chasing it. Stage 1 rescues or tolerates.Stage 2 embodies wisdom. Master Numbers Life Path 11 – The Spiritual Messenger Stage 1 (Ego):The servant. Over-gives intuitively. Disappears into others' needs. Drains sensitivity trying to save everyone. Stage 2 (Soul):Devotional channel. Protects sensitivity. Serves a sacred mission with spiritual authority. Stage 1 dissolves.Stage 2 transmits. Life Path 22 – The Master Builder Stage 1 (Ego):Savior complex. Hyper-responsible. Builds alone. Carries entire systems on their back. Stage 2 (Soul):Collaborative architect. Restructures broken paradigms. Scales impact with collaboration and sustainability. Stage 1 over-carries.Stage 2 restructures. Life Path 33 – The Master Teacher Stage 1 (Ego):Perpetual student. Stays small. Supports others' missions. Delays visibility. Stage 2 (Soul):Embodied teacher. Creative authority. Amplifies healing through public expression. Stage 1 hides as a student.Stage 2 teaches from joy. Did this episode hit home? Do you feel like you just got an inkling of understanding about your beautiful self and purpose? This was just the tip of the iceberg! Your chart holds so many other secrets that we can decode together. Click here to book a session, and start the journey back to yourself, your superpowers and the glorious life you are here to create. BIGGEST hugs… ~ Your Spiritual Coach & Numerologist, Nat P.S. Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook so we can stay in touch. Theme music: “Gracias” by Milton Arias licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. The post Why Your Life Path Number Is Rejecting What You Thought You Wanted (Stage One vs Stage Two Manifestation for Numbers 1-33) appeared first on Nat Olson.
AI Chat: ChatGPT & AI News, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Machine Learning
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ChatGPT: OpenAI, Sam Altman, AI, Joe Rogan, Artificial Intelligence, Practical AI
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
ChatGPT: News on Open AI, MidJourney, NVIDIA, Anthropic, Open Source LLMs, Machine Learning
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
In this episode, we explore Google's integration of music-making capabilities into Gemini, utilizing the new Lyria 3 model. We also discuss its features, such as 30-second track generation with lyrics and cover art, and its expansion into YouTube's Dream Track.Chapters03:10 Lyria 3 Features and Capabilities07:24 Guardrails and Watermarking12:12 AI Music Industry Landscape15:07 Lyria 3 vs. Dedicated Music AI LinksGet the top 50+ AI Models for $9 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are honored to have Jake Mintz join the Mixtape this week. Jake is the co-founder of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast podcast and an MLB writer for Yahoo Sports. He absolutely loves the game of baseball, and he talks about his love of the game with the BBM crew.Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik are all on hand for this fantastic conversation. McCutchen and the Pirates — Castellanos and the Phillies, even Bregman and the Sox, nothing is off limits on this episode. Please like and subscribe. And follow the Mixtape on Substack.The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Minority Prospects, and Numbers Game.
As restaurants scale, preserving hospitality becomes harder to sustain. This week on The Modern Customer, Andrew Rebhun, Chief Experience Officer at CAVA, shares how the Mediterranean fast-casual brand keeps hospitality at the center while scaling to 400+ locations. The conversation breaks down how experience leadership actually works at scale—from loyalty and social listening to team training and selective use of AI—without losing human connection. Where do you see the biggest gap today: loyalty design, social listening, or team alignment?
In this episode, number 305, I interview DIR® Expert Training Leader and Occupational Therapist Maude Le Roux who has a DIR® clinic, A Total Approach, in Glen Mills, PA. She has her own online academy where she trains professionals and parents and recently launched a fabulous new Family Support Circle. She is an international trainer in many other modalities as well. We are discussing the importance of daily movement. Why should we move with our kids every day? How should we do the movements with interaction for sensory integration and motor planning?Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2026/02/06/movement/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: https://affectautism.com/support/
Virtuix CEO Jan Goetgeluk joined Steve Darling from Proactive to highlight the company's integration of AI-driven Gaussian splatting technology into its Virtual Terrain Walk (VTW) system, significantly enhancing its training and simulation capabilities for defense and security applications. Gaussian splatting is an advanced 3D reconstruction technique that rapidly converts real-world environments captured with 360-degree cameras into highly detailed, photorealistic, and fully navigable virtual worlds. Goetgeluk explained that VTW is a multi-user immersive training platform purpose-built for simulations where realism, spatial awareness, and physical movement are critical to operational readiness. By combining Gaussian splatting with Virtuix's omni-directional treadmill technology, VTW enables soldiers to physically walk, run, turn, and crouch in 360 degrees within geo-specific virtual environments. This allows military personnel to “walk the battlefield before they fight on it,” improving mission planning, rehearsal, and situational awareness in complex combat scenarios. The system supports collaborative training across more than 12 stations, either co-located or distributed across different geographic locations, enabling multi-user mission planning and leader rehearsals. Trainers can dynamically modify environmental conditions, introduce adversary forces, and adjust scenario variables in real time to simulate realistic and evolving battlefield conditions. Virtuix also noted early adoption of its technology within defense organizations. Omni One test units have already been purchased by Yokota Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, underscoring growing institutional interest in immersive, physically active virtual training solutions. Beyond defense applications, Virtuix sees significant commercial opportunities for its VTW and Gaussian splatting capabilities across industrial and safety training, real estate visualization, and law enforcement. The company believes these markets can benefit from the same high-fidelity, location-based simulation and physically immersive experiences that are redefining how defense organizations prepare personnel for real-world operations. #proactiveinvestors #virtuix #nasdaq #VTIX #Virtuix #VTIX #NasdaqDebut #VirtualTerrainWalk #GaussianSplatting #DefenseTech #MilitaryTraining #SimulationTechnology #ImmersiveTraining #VRTraining #SpatialComputing #AI3D #SecurityTechnology #OmniTreadmill #DigitalTwins #ExtendedReality
Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio report a fragile deal where the SDF integrates into the Syrian state to avoid destruction, though tensions remain regarding Turkey and the fate of ISIS prisoners in the northeast.1920 ALEPPO ORPHANAGE
In this podcast I talk with Nathan Perrott, VP of Innovation at Radancy. Radancy is a major provider of integrated recruiting tools, all integrated in what's called the Radancy Talent Acquisition Cloud. You may not recognize the name, but Radancy is actually one of the pioneers in talent acquisition, originally started as TMP Worldwide. Over the last 40 years the company has been involved in all aspects of technology-enabled recruitment, (including Monster.com), so they understand job advertising, social media, candidate experience, branding, automated screening, and now AI-powered interviewing. The company's integrated platform is one of the most end-to-end recruitment systems in the market (handles everything except the ATS) and more than 700 large corporations rely on Radancy. Nathan has been in this space for many years so I ask him to explain how the market has changed, what their new AI copilot is all about, and how companies can save money and get ahead of the massive AI-fueled candidate and job posting market today. Additional Information The Great Reinvention of Human Resources Has Begun Yes, AI Is Really Impacting The Job Market. Here's What To Do. Imperatives for 2026: What's Ahead for Enterprise AI, HR, Jobs, And Organizations The Collapse And Rebirth Of Online Learning And Professional Development Get Galileo: The World's AI Agent For Everything HR and Leadership Chapters (00:00:00) - An introduction to Talent Acquisition Software by Nathan Parrott(00:02:14) - Have we reached a saturation point in HR tech?(00:04:19) - Tim Ferriss: The Future of Talent Acquisition(00:11:27) - How AI is transforming Talent Agency (TA)(00:13:00) - The Super Agent(00:16:10) - Reasons for Sequel: The Future of Talent Acquisition(00:20:28) - HCM Integrations: What Have We Learned?(00:23:18) - WSJD Live: How to transform HR with AI(00:25:44) - How to Prioritize Hiring(00:26:43) - Podcast With Facebook's Nathan Silver
Host Nate Wilcox & music writer James Porter continue discussing Ken Burns' Country Music with a look at Charley Pride's efforts to integrate country music, the rise of Roger Miller, Buck Owens & Merle Haggard's Bakersfield Sound, Loretta Lynn and the new wave of female singers she led. GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Also subscribe to the LET IT ROLL EXTRA feed on Apple, Spotify or your preferred podcast service to access the full episodes via your preferred podcast outlet. We've got all 350+ episodes listed, organized by mini-series, genre, era, co-host, guest and more. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if US history class felt human, focused, and alive every single day? We sit down with high school social studies teacher Trevor Conde to unpack a design-first approach to SEL where routines create safety, novelty sparks curiosity, and students see themselves in the story. Trevor shares how backward design, clear weekly modules, and transparent due dates reduce friction and build self-management, while creative touchpoints turn content into a shared culture that students remember.We walk through his daily architecture: collaborative “perch group” bell ringers that students own, a quick whole-class synthesis, and three station rotations with random groups that broaden social awareness and collaboration. Trevor explains the why behind randomization and how it grows real-world teamwork skills by stretching comfort zones. He also reveals a signature practice that boosts attention and presence: one device-free day each week. By committing to analog tools and shared materials, the class reclaims focus, deepens dialogue, and practices care for each other's learning.Along the way, Trevor models a growth mindset for professional learning by integrating literacy strategies and SEL into his existing goals, rather than treating them as add-ons. If you're looking to balance routine with spark, bring SEL to life in your content area, and build a classroom that functions as a learning community, this conversation offers clear, practical moves you can try tomorrow.EPISODE RESOURCES:Connect with Trevor via email at TConde@BASDschools.org.Recommended reading: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:PayPal applies for a U.S. bank charter to strengthen small business lending and reduce reliance on third-party financial institutions amid a friendlier regulatory environment.Temu launches a new Shopify integration, giving merchants one-click access to its Local Seller Program across 30+ global markets as the platform diversifies beyond direct-from-China shipping.Kroger announces a $391 million Kentucky distribution center as it restructures its supply chain strategy away from Ocado automation toward traditional fulfillment models.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!
ChatGPT: OpenAI, Sam Altman, AI, Joe Rogan, Artificial Intelligence, Practical AI
xAI is integrating a solar storage system into the Colossus architecture. The storage system supports Grok when solar output dips. Engineers say it significantly boosts reliability.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
```html join wall-e for today's tech briefing on wednesday, november 26th as we explore the latest developments in the tech world: microsoft enhances productivity tools: the integration of openai's advanced language models into microsoft word and excel aims to automate routine tasks, offering enhanced content drafting and data summarization capabilities to streamline workflows. amazon's renewable energy expansion: amazon announces new projects in germany, france, and italy to boost renewable capacity by 40%, aligning with their goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. zoom video communications' market surge: following a stronger-than-expected earnings report for the third quarter, zoom sees a 10% rise in enterprise client engagements, driven by the growth of hybrid work solutions and their new zoom events platform. stay tuned for more updates tomorrow! ```
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Facebook Marketplace integrates eBay and Poshmark listings, transforming into a discovery engine with AI-powered features and collaborative buying tools.H&M opens its second U.S. Pre Loved shop-in-shop in Los Angeles, partnering with Wasteland to offer curated vintage finds and expanding its circular retail model.Target and Starbucks launch the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, the first-ever exclusive holiday beverage available only at Target's in-store Starbucks cafés, with early access for Circle 360 members.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!
Recorded on the 11/11 portal and Veterans Day, this Distance Reiki Share closes our Spiritual Buzzwords series with a deep look at how Reiki weaves together many spiritual practices. Robyn and Danni explore how Reiki energy naturally supports the chakras and aura, clears cords and attachments, opens intuition and mediumship, and reveals ancestral and past life healing. Reiki connects every level of our being, personal, relational, and spiritual, bringing balance, clarity, and empowerment. You'll hear stories and examples from practice that show how Reiki works as both a biofield therapy and an enlightened energy that fills us with life force and peace. Danni shares reflections on "Reiki your way," reminding us that Reiki has no rigid rules or timelines. Whether you integrate astrology, sacred geometry, or simply Reiki alone, this discussion encourages you to follow your inner guidance and practice in a way that feels authentic. Announcements: * Free Webinar, Nov 18: https://reikilifestyle.com/free-webinar-reiki-shamanic-journeying/– register here. * Registration: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-lifestyle-academy/ opens Nov. 18 * Join us: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/, Nov 25 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific: A community celebration using the regular Reiki Share link. * From Padraig Ansbro: https://returningveterans.org here in Oregon. We provide free services of many kinds to veterans and their families. Even if they are outside the area we provide services to veterans for the healing they need. * Reiki Lifestyle community: https://www.reikilifestyle.com ✨Connect with Colleen and Robyn Classes: https://reikilifestyle.com/classes-page/ FREE Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/community/ Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ (available on all major platforms too) Website: https://reikilifestyle.com/ Colleen Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReikiLifestyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reikilifestyleofficialempo **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.
ConnectWise has announced enhancements to its Ozzio platform, which now includes expanded third-party patching for over 7,000 applications, improvements to the professional services automation (PSA) user experience, and advanced robotic process automation (RPA) capabilities. These updates aim to address security vulnerabilities in widely exploited applications and streamline operations for managed service providers (MSPs). The new features are set to improve operational efficiency and security, with the expanded patching available immediately and RPA features expected to roll out in the coming months.In conjunction with these updates, ESET has integrated its ESET Protect platform with ConnectWise Ozzio, allowing for one-click deployment of security management tools. This integration is designed to enhance the efficiency of security tasks for MSPs, enabling them to meet legal and insurance requirements more effectively. Additionally, ConnectSecure has introduced AI-powered vulnerability management reports that prioritize risks based on business impact rather than just technical severity, further supporting MSPs in delivering proactive risk assessments.OpenAI has surpassed 1 million business customers, marking it as the fastest-growing business platform in history. A Wharton study indicates that 75% of enterprises using AI technologies report a positive return on investment. Meanwhile, Google has launched Gemini AI tools for stock traders and improved hurricane prediction capabilities through its DeepMind technology, showcasing the growing integration of AI across various sectors, including finance and weather forecasting.For MSPs and IT service leaders, these developments underscore the importance of integrating advanced security and AI capabilities into their service offerings. As the landscape shifts towards cyber resilience and AI-driven solutions, providers must adapt by leveraging these tools to enhance their operational efficiency and client services. The focus on measurable outcomes, such as trust and risk management, will be crucial for maintaining competitive advantage in an increasingly automated environment. Four things to know today00:00 At IT Nation Connect, ConnectWise Focuses on Asio Enhancements While Ecosystem Partners Deliver the Bigger Innovation05:37 N-able Rebrands Its Future: Strong Earnings and AI-Fueled Pivot Toward Cyber Resilience08:31 From ChatGPT to Hurricanes: How AI's Expansion Is Turning Tools Into Core Business Systems11:14 Trust, Transparency, and Transformation: How AI Acceleration Is Forcing Leaders to Rethink Human Metrics This is the Business of Tech. Supported by: https://mailprotector.com/mspradio/
Episode Summary: Michelle Bennett1. Best Coaching Advice Received“Make the implicit explicit.” Pause the moment and name what's not being said.“When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” Use client frustration to invite reflection and reframe.Moments of tension are often invitations for deeper understanding, not obstacles.Great coaching is about holding space and gently guiding insight—not forcing it.Key insight: Learn to stop, notice, and ask “what's really going on here?” 2. Still Improving in CoachingMain focus: Working on herself to grow as a coach.Strives for congruence between values, beliefs, and behavior.Wants to respond vs. react—particularly when under stress or lacking sleep.Practices pausing and reflection, using “Stop, Breathe, Think, Act” (from SCUBA training).Committed to maintaining presence and awareness, even during challenging moments. 3. Most Outrageous Coaching MoveDoesn't see herself as “outrageous,” but has grown more flexible with time.Used to strictly follow coaching rules—now plays creatively within the guardrails.Embraces applied improvisation (Yes, and…) in team workshops.Developed an improv-based exercise progressing from “No, but” → “Yes, but” → “Yes, and.”Integrates play and embodiment to help teams move from resistance to collaboration. 4. What Still Makes Her UncomfortableSilence. Used to feel awkward and overthink during pauses.Now more comfortable—relies on observation (e.g., body language) to determine when to re-engage.Learned silence can be powerful and productive, especially when used intentionally.Coaches herself to avoid jumping in too quickly.Uses curiosity and visual cues to guide next steps. 5. Advice for New CoachesStudy nonviolent communication (Marshall Rosenberg).Focus on unmet needs as the root of emotional responses.Ask: “What need, if fulfilled, would change how you feel right now?”Helps clients slow down, reflect, and better understand their own emotions.Recognizes empathy as a foundational tool—both for self-awareness and coaching impact. 6. Challenge Conquered on the Path to CoachingHad to dial down her task-focused, checklist-driven scientist brain.Used to skip over small talk—now intentionally builds relationships.Has trained herself to add warmth and connection to communication.Sees this shift as authentic personal growth, not just behavioral adjustment.Believes her relationship side is now integrated—not just “an add-on.” 7. Using AI in CoachingExploring how AI can assist in workshop design and experiential learning.Uses prompts to help create exercises that illustrate coaching principles (e.g., ladder of inference).Finds AI helpful but still in early experimentation phase.Appreciates others' creativity with AI and is learning through observation.Believes AI will help her expand her impact beyond her current reach. 8. What She's Learned About Herself Through CoachingShe's been living to meet others' expectations—and is now learning who she truly is.Coaching has helped her drop the masks and embrace her authentic self.Less afraid to experiment, take risks, and “just try stuff.”Feels like she's in a stage where everything is starting to click.Embracing “not knowing” and trusting her voice—hallmarks of personal transformation.
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Walmart launches five new AI-powered shopping experiences for the holidays.Amazon CEO Andy Jassy predicts AI will accelerate the end of brick-and-mortar's dominance.Kroger expands partnership with Uber Eats to 2,600+ stores, becoming the first retailer to integrate restaurant ordering directly into its grocery app.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.Episode #1182: Today we're talking about Slate Auto's bold move to use independent repair shops instead of dealers, China pulling back EV subsidies to let the market decide, and PayPal teaming up with OpenAI to turn ChatGPT into a next-gen shopping hub.Show Notes with links:Electric startup Slate Auto is flipping the traditional service model by partnering with independent repair shops instead of building dealerships or factory-run service centers. The company aims to launch its first vehicles with a fully certified third-party network next year.Slate will use RepairPal's 4,000-shop network, owned by Yelp, to handle warranty work, maintenance, and accessory installs.Shops certified through RepairPal will receive training for Slate-specific EV systems, including high-voltage repairs.“Being able to give that opportunity to the majority of our customers to service vehicles close to where they live is very important to us,” said Jeremy Snyder, Slate's chief commercial officer.After more than a decade of heavy government support, China is officially stepping back from its electric vehicle subsidies, signaling that the industry is now strong enough to compete without government help.EVs were excluded from China's 2026–2030 five-year strategic plan for the first time in over a decade.China ended its national EV purchase subsidies in late 2022 and plans to phase out remaining purchase tax rebates by 2027.The decision comes amid massive overcapacity—93 of 169 automakers in China hold less than 0.1% market share.“Electric vehicle subsidies will fade... the market will play a bigger role in deciding who survives,” said Dan Wang, China director at Eurasia Group.In a major fintech and AI crossover, PayPal has struck a deal with OpenAI to embed its digital wallet directly into ChatGPT, allowing users to shop and pay without ever leaving the platform.Starting next year, PayPal users can “Buy with PayPal” directly in ChatGPT, while merchants can list and sell their products inside the app.The partnership positions PayPal as the payment backbone for AI-driven ‘agentic commerce', following similar ChatGPT integrations with Shopify, Etsy, and Walmart.PayPal CEO Alex Chriss, “It's not just that a transaction can happen. It's a whole new paradigm for shopping… with the largest set of verified consumers in a consumer wallet.”Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
PepsiCo’s food and beverage products depend on reliable access to agricultural commodities and water, driving the company’s sustainability strategy. On this episode of ESG Currents, BI senior ESG analyst Gail Glazerman is joined by Jim Andrew, PepsiCo’s chief sustainability officer. They discuss how sustainability intersects with PepsiCo’s business strategy, the company’s progress toward its goals and challenges such as fragmented global policy. The episode was recorded on Oct. 8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, we're diving into some major Peloton fitness news. Is Peloton really integrating ChatGPT into the platform? We discuss what that could mean for your workouts and the future of connected fitness. Plus, we break down the new Breathwrk feature, a sweet apparel discount for our Canadian friends, and a huge new perk for Club Peloton members.Unfortunately, it wasn't all good news. Peloton was hit by a recent AWS outage, and we'll fill you in on what that meant for your classes. The company is also trying to get an investor lawsuit tossed out. On the instructor front, we have an important health update from Selena Samuela and some exciting news about Jess King. We also finally reveal last week's mystery instructor apparel collaboration.We're also talking about major legal battles in the fitness wearable world as Whoop sues Polar and Suunto sues Garmin. What does this mean for the future of fitness trackers? All this, plus our TCO Top Five favorite fitness classes of the week.Peloton is exploring an integration with ChatGPT. What could this mean for the future of Peloton fitness?Peloton adds Breathwrk meditation content to its lineup.A new Club Peloton discount is available for the Canadian apparel site.Club Peloton members get a significant new perk.The recent AWS outage affected Peloton services.Peloton files a motion to dismiss a pending investor lawsuit.Instructor Selena Samuela shares her gestational diabetes diagnosis.Jess King is set to DJ for Diplo's run club.Last week's mystery instructor apparel collaboration is revealed.The latest Artist Series features the music of Jorja Smith.Wearable tech drama: Whoop is suing Polar.And in more legal news, Suunto is suing Garmin.Bodi announces a new partnership with Tony Horton & P9X.The TCO Top Five: We recap the community's favorite Peloton classes of the week.This Week at Peloton: A look at the upcoming schedule.TCO Radar: Classes we are excited to take.A look at Peloton's special Halloween fitness classes.Peloton partners with HSS for new injury prevention classes.Jess Sims hosts her first Run Club class.Peloton Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Matt Wilpers (10/24) and Emma Lovewell (10/25)!Join The Clip Out community!Subscribe to our newsletter and find all our links at theclipout.com.Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser designed to compete with Google in the realm of online information searches. Initially available on macOS, the browser will soon expand to Windows, iOS, and Android, offering free access to all users at launch. The integration of core ChatGPT functionalities allows users to interact directly with search results, streamlining online tasks through features like a sidecar and an agent mode for automating web-based tasks, although the latter will be limited to paying users. Despite the promising features, concerns about security and privacy have been raised, particularly regarding the experimental agent mode.The rapid adoption of AI technologies has led to ChatGPT processing an impressive 2.5 billion messages daily, with its user base reaching approximately 800 million. However, OpenAI faces significant financial challenges, reportedly losing three times more money than it earns, with a substantial portion of its users not paying for the service. The company generated $4.3 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025 but suffered a net loss of $13.5 billion. This financial disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for growth in the market, as OpenAI aims to double its customer base while investing heavily in data center capacity.In other industry news, Corey Kirkendall has been appointed as the new president of the National Society of IT Service Providers, focusing on strengthening community ties and advocating for ethical practices within the IT service industry. His leadership is seen as a pivotal moment for the organization, which is evolving into a more influential advocacy group. This shift could provide IT service providers with a stronger voice in the industry, emphasizing the importance of relationships over technology.Additionally, TeamViewer has integrated its software with Salesforce's AgentForce, enhancing IT service management capabilities, while Serval has raised $47 million to develop innovative agentic AI models for IT service management. Zoom has also introduced new features for its Zoom Spaces platform to improve collaboration in hybrid work environments. These developments indicate a trend where the boundaries between IT management, collaboration, and automation are increasingly blurring, signaling a need for IT providers to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.Three things to know today00:00 OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas Browser as AI Dominates the Web—and Faces Its Own Financial Reality06:48 Corey Kirkendoll Named President of NSITSP as Group Matures into National Voice for IT Service Providers08:40 AI Redefines IT Management: Salesforce-Driven Agentforce Integration, Serval's Dual-Agent Model, and Zoom's Hybrid Enhancements Lead the Shift This is the Business of Tech. Supported by: https://scalepad.com/dave/https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship
Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell with guest Anna Edwards of Whiteboard Advisors as they unpack a packed week in education technology. From sweeping cell phone bans to AI reshaping classrooms and colleges, and celebrate a major milestone of 400 episodes of EdTech Insiders!✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] States expand K–12 phone bans over mental health[00:04:29] Federal shutdown hits Title I, Head Start, ED[00:06:28] ICE detains superintendent, raising compliance fears[00:13:25] Why phone bans need digital-literacy support[00:19:25] Higher ed faces international enrollment and funding drops[00:28:41] Harvard grade inflation reignites rigor debate[00:32:32] States pilot graduate profiles and competency shifts[00:38:08] ChatGPT adds apps; Coursera leads edtech uses[00:46:20] Key state and district policy trendsPlus, special guests: [00:46:20] Jim Beasley, Co-founder & Technology Director and Maurie Beasley, Co-founder & Educator, AIEDPro, on AI PD and classroom pilots. [01:16:32] Stacey Brook, Founder & Chief Advisor, College Essay Advisors on College EssAI and ethical AI for essays.
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon rolls out Quick Suite, an agentic AI solution that serves as an "AI teammate" for employees and third-party users to conduct research, analyze data, and automate workflows.Weis Markets selects Cognira's PromoAI platform to optimize promotion planning and analysis across 200 stores and digital channels.Instacart becomes the first retail media network to integrate end-to-end targeting and measurement capabilities directly into TikTok's Ads Manager platform.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!
Today in the business of podcasting: ChatGPT debuts Spotify integration, Alex Cooper's new creative agency lands Google as first client, and reflections on what new generative AI video tools mean for content advertising.Find links to every article covered by heading to the Download section of SoundsProfitable.com, or by clicking here to go directly to today's installment.
Today in the business of podcasting: ChatGPT debuts Spotify integration, Alex Cooper's new creative agency lands Google as first client, and reflections on what new generative AI video tools mean for content advertising.Find links to every article covered by heading to the Download section of SoundsProfitable.com, or by clicking here to go directly to today's installment.
The web3, cryptocurrency and blockchain markets moved fast in August 2025 and we're covering Bitcoin's rise, Wyoming's state-backed coin, SoFi joining the Lightning Network, and Circle's new Layer 1. Host Tedd Huff teams up with Confidential Informant: Robert Musiala to unpack the GENIUS Act, stablecoin rules, bank use of Lightning, market structure, compliance shifts, custody standards, and global licensing moves that shaped August. You get what changed, why it matters now, and how to apply it. You get a clear read on why Bitcoin strength ties to supply behavior, how monthly reserve disclosures affect stablecoin design, and why a bank's Lightning rollout cuts payment friction. The episode also covers risk programs moving to dynamic monitoring, custody standards that require segregation and clean recovery plans, and how Hong Kong licensing impacts cross-border builds.TAKEAWAYS1️⃣ Document Developer Programming Decisions2️⃣ Monitor Wyoming's FRNT Ten Billion Threshold3️⃣ Assess EVM Compatibility Standards:4️⃣ Prepare for Supervisory Examinations5️⃣ Leverage Custody Guidance Roadmaps LINKSConfidential Informant:Robert A. Musiala Jr., LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-musiala-jr-esq-cfcs-b6534bb/Firm Profile: https://www.bakerlaw.com/professionals/robert-a-musiala-jr/The Blockchain Monitor: https://www.theblockchainmonitor.com/BakerHostetler: https://www.bakerlaw.com/Fintech ConfidentialYouTube: https://fintechconfidential.com/watchPodcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNotifications: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://X.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialSUPPORTERSDfns: Wallets as a service with API-first, multi-chain design secured with MPC; powers crypto payments across 50+ networks. Request demo: https://fintechconfidential.com/dfnsSkyflow: Zero-trust data privacy vaults as an API to collect, secure, and tokenize personal information while keeping compliance and usability. Learn more: https://skyflowsecure.comHawk AI: Real-time screening, ML monitoring, and dynamic customer risk ratings to strengthen fraud and financial-crime prevention. Sign up for demo: https://gethawkai.comABOUTConfidential Informant: Robert Musiala has worked in the crypto assets market since 2012. He has led major...
Frank Sell shares his journey from manufacturing welder to successful entrepreneur, revealing how he transformed a simple idea into the "Get Shit Done" coffee brand. His story demonstrates that entrepreneurial success often comes from making decisive choices and persevering through challenges rather than waiting for perfect conditions.• Started as a welder with employee number 5331, initially on track for a 30-year retirement program• Purchased a $100 VHS tape to teach himself paintless dent repair after company changed retirement benefits• Still runs his successful hail damage repair business as his main income source• Created Baby Beard Club selling therapeutic beard oils, including a "Get Shit Done" variety• Launched Get Shit Done Coffee after placing a sticker on coffee bean bag, generating immediate interest• Uses coffee as a vessel to share his story of perseverance and inspire others• Integrates his personal philosophy into product messaging like "Make America Grind Again"• Built his business by networking and finding talented people who make him "look smart"• Believes in giving your best effort in everything - "there's no miles left when I'm done"• Emphasizes that entrepreneurship requires making a decision and then making it right through hard workVisit homeofthehustle.com/playbook to download Frank's free five-step process guide and get a discount on Get Shit Done Coffee.Hi This is Brad Weisman - Click Here to Send Me a Text Message ---Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman!
In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey sits down with Jérôme Giacomoni, co-founder and Chairman of AEROPHILE, the world leader in tethered gas balloons and immersive aerial experiences. Jérôme shares the story of how AEROPHILE began with a simple idea, to “make everybody fly” and grew into a global company operating in multiple countries, including France and the U.S.Tune in to hear about the company's signature attractions, including tethered balloon flights, the innovative Aerobar concept, and high-profile projects such as how you can experience flying the Olympic cauldron in Paris. Jérôme also shares how AEROPHILE has leveraged its unique platform to explore scientific initiatives like air-quality and climate-change monitoring and how he Integrates unique revenue streams from sponsorship and advertising.Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden, with co host Andy Povey and roving reporter Claire Furnival.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Show references: https://www.aerophile.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-giacomoni-3074b7/Jérôme Giacomoni is co-founder of Groupe AEROPHILE and Chairman of AEROPHILE SAS. Since 1993, he has led the company to become the world leader in tethered gas balloons and balloon flights, operating iconic sites in France, the U.S., and Cambodia, and flying over 500,000 passengers annually. He also pioneered “flying food-tainment” with the Aerophare and Aerobar. Jérôme is a member of IAAPA, serves on the board of SNELAC, and is a Team France Export ambassador, earning multiple awards for entrepreneurship and innovation. Plus, live from the Day 2 of the IAAPA Expo Europe show floor, we catch up with:Rheanna Sorby –Marketing & Creative Director, The Seasonal Grouphttps://theseasonalgroup.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheanna-sorby-seasonal/Sohret Pakis – Polin Waterparkshttps://www.polin.com.tr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohretpakis/Thomas Collin – Sales Manager, VEX Solutionshttps://www.vex-solutions.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-collin-18a476110/Peter Cliff – CEO // Founder, Conductr.https://conductr.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-cliff/Laura Baxter – Founder, Your CMOhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-baxter-4a756466/Josh Haywood – Resort Director, Crealy Theme Park & Resorthttps://www.crealy.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-haywood-68463630/ Transcriptions: Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue, the podcast about the world's best attractions and the people that work in them. I'm your host Paul Marden, and with my co-host Andy Povey and roving reporter Claire Furnival, we're here at IAAPA Expo Europe. In today's episode, I go on a trip on Santa's Enchanted Elevator with the Seasonal Group, and Claire meets Peter Cliff from Conductr. But before all that, let's head over to Andy.Andy Povey: Good morning, everybody. I'm joined today by Jerome Giacomoni from AEROPHILE for our French listeners. I hope I've got that right. Jerome is the chief exec of AEROPHILE and has been the co-founder and president of AEROPHILE. And AEROPHILE supply helium-based balloon observation opportunities. I probably got the marketing on that completely wrong, Jerome. So please, can you share with our listeners what AEROPHILE is all about?Jerome Giacomoni: So AEROPHILE is a company I created with Mathieu Gobbi, my partner, 32 years ago, with a very simple idea, make everybody fly, you know, and we use a balloon to fly. So we have a tethered balloon. We have a huge, big balloon inflated with helium, a gas lighter than air. And we go up to more or less 150 meters high. up to 30 passengers. So we are linked to the ground with a cable, and the cable is linked to a winch. So you have to imagine that you have a winch that— when we go up—pulls when we go down. This is the exact opposite of an elevator because the balloon wants to go higher and higher. We have a lifting force of four tons.Andy Povey:Wow.Jerome Giacomoni:Yes, it's a big one. And so we need a cable to keep it. And thanks to this lifting force, we can fight against the wind.Jerome Giacomoni: And so the balloon can swing when you have some wind because the balloon is just pulled by the cable itself.Andy Povey: And trust me, listeners, they look absolutely spectacular. Just before we started recording, I was admitting to Jerome that I'm scared of heights. So I've stood and watched. The dining balloon, Futuroscope, never managed to pluck up the courage to try it myself.Jerome Giacomoni: This is another concept, Andy. So we have built two concepts. One is a tethered balloon, a real one with helium, with a cable, with a winch, and we fly by ourselves. The balloon flies by itself, okay? We did another concept 20 years after we created our company, so 10 years before now, in 2013, which is what we call the aero bar. It's a flying bar, and you have an inflatable balloon. to cover the gondola, but it's a fake. This is a real elevator, and you have a gondola with some winches and a metallic structure, and you go up and down. So what you saw in Futuroscope is not a balloon. It's a real elevator.Jerome Giacomoni: And the one you can see in Disneyland Paris, Disney World, Orlando or San Diego Zoo are a real balloon named a tethered balloon. So I'm glad you fell down into the trick. You caught me. Yes, I'm glad about that. But we have really two different concepts.Andy Povey: But the concept, the thing that the guest is experiencing, isn't really related to whether it's a balloon or a lift.Jerome Giacomoni: No. i think it's very different okay i think the aerobar is fun and you have the feet in the sky you feel the thrill of height and everything but you stop at 35 meters it's it's quite high for a ride but it's not a real flight And I think the balloon is a real flight. We have a balloon in Paris. We have a balloon in Budapest, Berlin. And you see the city from the sky at 150 meters high, which is very high. So you really experience a flight. With the aerobar, you have a ride, okay? So both of them are related to the sky, are related to the view, but one is really a flight, the other one is really a ride.Andy Povey: That makes absolute sense.Andy Povey: It doesn't reassure me on my fear of heights anymore, that I would like to go up three times, four times taller, higher than the one I saw first. Very interesting. So, listeners, we're often talking about technology and attractions. There's a huge amount of talk about augmented reality, about AI, about motion simulators. The reason, Jerome, we asked you to come and talk to us is because you don't do any of that. No—your experience is fantastic and it's new and it's unique, but there's no technology or very little obvious technology.Jerome Giacomoni: Yes, quite little. You know, it's amazing because we do this for now 32 years, as I told you. The first balloon was inflated in 1994. We have sold 120 balloons in more than 40 countries. And each time with the balloon, you have a magical effect, you know, because the balloon itself is very nice— because the balloon itself is a show from people looking at it from the ground. And because... The flight experience is amazing because you are really in the sky. You are really looking at the ground, at the landscape. You have no noise, you know, when you take a helicopter or plane. You have a lot of noise. You are in an enclosed airplane or helicopter. Here you are outside. You are on a balcony flying at 150 meters. And wherever we are, always we have like a magical effect of the flight. And with the flying bar, we decided to do something different— where we say, 'Why drink on ground where you can drink in the sky?'Jerome Giacomoni: So we add the drink to the ride, you know. So you are on a table and you have what we say in French conviviality. So we share a drink. We go at 35 meters and you have the thrill of the view of the height and also the conviviality of drinking. So this is another concept, but both of them are universal. And wherever we do it, we have sold 20 aero bars worldwide.Jerome Giacomoni: Everybody is very happy to have this kind of ride. I would say we are on the side of the main market. You know, we have two niche products. The balloon is a niche product. And the AeroBar is a niche product where we have another experience than a normal ride, like a roller coaster or a flume or a spinning coaster.Andy Povey: You say you're a nice product, but the balloon in Paris for the Olympics, where you lifted the cauldron, had phenomenal numbers of visitors watching. That wasn't something you could go on.Jerome Giacomoni: Yes, it was an amazing opportunity. You know, sometimes life gives you some presents.Jerome Giacomoni: And imagine that we were contacted by the Olympic Organisation Committee one day, and we believed it was a joke. And they said, 'We need to talk to you.' And then we discovered that instead of flying humans, they asked us to fly a cauldron. So the Olympic cauldron. And we have like one year and a half of design and manufacturing.Jerome Giacomoni: And then, at 11 pm, 25, the balloon has to fly in front of everybody. I can tell you it was a very stressful time. But so nice and so amazing to have experiences. So, yes, the balloon suddenly was visible by everybody. And that's back now in Paris, isn't it? Yes. First of all, the balloon has to stay only twice— 15 days. You know, you have the Olympics and the Paralympics. So we were open only 30 days in total. And the success was so huge that every night, you have dozens of thousands of people coming to look at it. That's why the mayor of Paris and the French president decided to keep it.Jerome Giacomoni: And just after the deflation of the balloon, they call us back and say, 'Jerome and Mathieu, we would like to have the balloon back.' So we work again with the city of Paris and the French presidency, and we agreed to put the balloon.Jerome Giacomoni: Three times, three months. So from June 21st, in France, this is a music event, you know, the Day of Music. To September 14th, which is a day of sport. So every year until the Olympic game of LA, we will operate the balloon for three months in the summertime. Fantastic.Andy Povey: So, Jerome, you operate in lots and lots of different countries all over the world. I think it's 14 countries that you've been.Jerome Giacomoni: No, we sold, but we operate only in the US and in France.Andy Povey: Ah, okay. Interesting.Jerome Giacomoni: We own ourselves, we operate ourselves, six balloons in the 120 we have sold. So we operate three in Paris region. One, the Parc André Citroën, where we have the Generali balloon since 1999. One in Disneyland Paris since 2005. So we are in Disneyland Paris for now 20 years. Time is flying. And the last one, the Cold Run, which is a very specific event that we operate now for one year and for the next two years. And in the US, we operate Disney World Orlando in Disney Spring since 2009, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park since 2005, and Irvine. South of LA since 2007. So we operate now six balloons for a long, long time, except the cold run. And we keep selling balloons.Jerome Giacomoni: We sell more or less five to six balloons every year.Andy Povey: And how do you find the differences between the French culture and you're on either side of America, so the differences between the different coasts of America and France?Jerome Giacomoni: Yes, we... We are in the US, but we are also in Mexico, in a lot of countries in Asia. In the Middle East, we have a beautiful balloon in Dubai. We have a beautiful balloon in Seoul. So we work a lot with very different cultures. You know, it's very interesting to sell the same product to different cultures. So I would say... The main difference probably lies in the contract. It's very funny when you make the contract. I would say a 'yes' is not the same 'yes' depending on the culture. But everybody is, you know, you... You love people when you work worldwide. You learn a lot, you discover a lot. You have to learn with different cultures. And I have the chance in my professional life to experience that and to meet people from all over the world. And, you know, my job is to go on site, and discuss with someone, and see if it's possible or not to have a balloon at this place.Jerome Giacomoni: So it's always a beautiful job because I travel in a lot of countries in beautiful spots.Jerome Giacomoni: We don't succeed a lot because, if not, I would have sold thousands of balloons. We have always constraints with local authority, with food traffic, etc. But always, it's a pleasure to meet people. And once... The balloon is accepted by the local authority when the customer has a finance for it. Then start more or less a one-year work together between installation, work on site, inflation, and training of the team. And after... They fly with their own wings, even if we have no wings with our balloons.Andy Povey: Very good. And I imagine that you don't put balloons into ugly places.Jerome Giacomoni: We did, sometimes for specific contracts. Ugly, I won't use this name, but not very obvious, logical site. But it has happened. Sometimes we do for small events or for specific needs.Jerome Giacomoni: But yes, most of the time, the sites are very interesting.Andy Povey: So there are other things you're doing with the balloons. So the air quality messaging that you have above Paris. Tell us more about your opportunities to influence in other areas.Jerome Giacomoni: Yes, you know, the balloon is not only a ride, a passenger ride, but it's also an amazing opportunity for communication and for advertisement. So in the city center, like Paris, Berlin, or Seoul, the balloon is used also as a giant advertising billboard. So you have two revenues. You have the revenue of the passenger, but you have also the sponsor revenue.Jerome Giacomoni: When we started the balloon in Paris, it was extremely difficult to get the authorisation to have a balloon in Paris centre. We are two kilometres south of the Eiffel Tower. But you remember, we had the famous Millennium, the Y2K. uh and and so the mayor faris was looking for a new idea and we propose a balloon And they gave us only a one year and a half contract. And the investment was quite huge. And we told him, OK, we can do it, but we cannot do it for only one year and a half. Except if you accept that we have a name on the balloon, a naming and a sponsor on the balloon. And the mayor say yes. And we start another business where we put sponsor on the balloon. And this is a very good business because it makes a... activity immediately profitable so we did that in Paris in 1999 and in 2008 the balloon was like 10 years old because when you fly you have your the balloon is huge we talk about a 32 meters high balloon we talk about like a 12-story building.Jerome Giacomoni: So everybody knows the balloon in Paris. Everybody can see it. And so, when we fly, we have 400,000 people who immediately see us. So we decided to give citizen aspect. And we start— pour changer le couleur de la balle selon la qualité de l'air. C'était en 2008. Et parce que nous l'avons fait, nous avons des scientifiques... coming to us and say, 'Hey, this balloon is a wonderful platform to measure air quality because you make like a carrot of the air from zero to 150 meters. Jerome Giacomoni: Can we bring some scientist instrument on the gondola? And we say yes. And then we start to make science. And then we start to make scientific publications, scientific publications. And then we start a new business where the balloon is not only a tethered gas balloon for passenger, it's only... advertising billboard and now it's only a scientific platform and so this is very interesting and the last things we have done in 2024 no this year in 2025 is to use the balloon for global climate change. As you know, we have two main gas pollutants for the climate change, CO2 and CH4. And the balloon is a perfect platform to measure evolution on CO2 and CH4. So we are working with a European group named ICOS. gathering all the best laboratories in Europe, who are making a huge study on how CO2 and CH4 how they are in each city.Jerome Giacomoni: And Paris has been chosen as a pilot city. So we are very glad to work with them. And so now the Balloon is also working on climate change. And we will have big, big, big LED screen. So we make some technology sometime, as you said, to inform people on the temperature elevation in Europe and in the world. And the news are very bad, as everybody knows.Andy Povey: But that's fascinating. I love the integration you've been able to take from this unique proposition and apply it to different markets, different problems.Jerome Giacomoni: You know, Andy, I think we have to exit from the box. My message to... all people who are listening to us.Jerome Giacomoni: Okay, passenger rides is very important. It's a key market for many of us. But sometimes we can use... another way to find new flow of revenue, like advertising, and we can be also helpful to our other citizens, like working freely for scientists to make measurements on pollutants of the air. This helps with both air quality and also climate change.Andy Povey: It's a beautiful concept, Jerome. I love it. Love it.Andy Povey: So, final question. Your experiences are obviously very unique. What advice would you have for a venue and possibly a smaller venue that doesn't have the resources to be able to build something 150 metres high or put something 150 metres into the air? What advice would you give them on how to make a compelling experience for visitors?Jerome Giacomoni: I really believe that you have to stick on your roots, okay? I mean that people want authenticity.Jerome Giacomoni: And as you know, we are very keen on balloons, as you can imagine. So we make in our, you know, Paris, it's in Paris where you have the first flight. Yeah. In 1783. Montgolfier, brothers. Yes, with the Montgolfier brothers, with Charles, the scientist. So we really stick on our roots. And I think where you are in Brittany, where you are in Japan, you have to follow your own road and your own path. By feeling what could be the good idea, but also what is your feeling inside you. You need to have something different that you feel very confident with.Andy Povey: Beautiful final thought, Jerome, I like it a lot. So listeners, stay authentic and be passionate.Jerome Giacomoni: Exactly, the right word is passionate.Paul Marden: Next up, let's get some soundbites from the show floor.Rheanna Sorby: My name's Rheanna. I'm Marketing and Creative Director for the Seasonal Group. We are curators of Christmas magic all year round. Wow, wow.Paul Marden: So you make Christmas special?Rheanna Sorby: We're the Christmas elves.Paul Marden: Awesome, awesome. I can see you've got such a great set of stands. What have you got here that you're exhibiting for the first time?Rheanna Sorby: We have Santa's Enchanted Express, which is a three-minute experience that transports customers and guests from a very festive train station to the North Pole in just under three minutes. So it's quite a Christmas miracle. And it also transports on nine pallets. So it's a great return on investment for customers there if it's 24 people on. We also have our elevator experience, which went viral last year. And then we have VR, animatronics, and a lot of our famous items, like the snowman here, just dressed as a little, it's some sort of operator.Paul Marden: Yeah, yeah, yeah, absolutely. So we don't have a lot of luck with lifts at the moment because the team got stuck in a lift yesterday for about 45 minutes. Stop it. We got rescued by the... Well, I didn't get in the lift. I walked because there wasn't enough room. But two of them had to be rescued by the fire brigadeRheanna Sorby: Okay, so this might be triggering. Well, you know.Paul Marden: Oh, no, I found it hilarious.Paul Marden: I was hugely supportive on the outside, yelling into them.Paul Marden: But Santa won't let me get stuck in a lift today, will he? Absolutely not.Rheanna Sorby: No, there's an emergency exit. Excellent.Paul Marden: So what's new and innovative then about the Santa Express? What are you bringing to market?Rheanna Sorby: So a lot of our clients, we sell business to business. They're struggling to get people into shopping centres and we're finding that we need to create retail theatre. So that is something I see as a massive trend moving forward. People want nostalgia. They want an experience, something memorable. But also our customers need a way to return investment as well. So they hopefully will spend something with us and then ticket the experience. So that's something that we're pivoting our business towards. Trying to create a brand new experience every year. A lot of people are struggling nowadays, cost of living.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely.Rheanna Sorby: It's difficult, so we're trying to find a way that brings the Christmas magic to people's doors.Paul Marden: We are, where are we at the moment? We're in September, so we've still got a couple of months left before Christmas 2025, but that must be over for you.Rheanna Sorby: No, the quality of the street is on the shelves. It's already happening. The install season starts literally on Monday for us. Really? Yes. When we get back, we land and then we start installing.Paul Marden: And so this is the busy time. So let's talk about Christmas 2026. What are the trends that you see coming along at that point?Rheanna Sorby: Whimsical, whimsical. So we've got Wicked number two coming out. And we've also had all like the Whoville, that sort of style, the Grinch. So imagine pastels, furry trees, things that don't quite make sense, a lot of whimsical wonderland, I would say, trend-wise. But equally immersive experiences and how we can bring magic to you.Paul Marden: Wonderful, wonderful. Thank you ever so much. Rheanna, it's been lovely to meet you. Thank you for coming on the podcast. And let's go and visit Santa in his lift, shall we? Yeah, excellent.Paul Marden: And here it is. So we are surrounded by suites in an old-fashioned lift. And there's our doors closed.Paul Marden: Oh, how amazing is this? We're going up.Paul Marden: Ice like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Great Glass Elevator. This is amazing. We're up over the clouds. Just stunning. There's a train there. I think we're going to follow into the tunnel after the train. Yes.Paul Marden: Got cold, now we're underground. Now we're in the tunnel.Paul Marden: And I think this might be Santa's factory.Paul Marden: Let's get ready.Paul Marden: Merry Christmas. The big man's chair as well. Can I take a seat in the big man's chair? Ho, ho, ho.Sohret Pakis: Hi, Paul. My name is Shorhet Pakis. I'm the brand ambassador for Polin Waterparks.Paul Marden: What are you launching this year at IAAPA? What's new for you?Sohret Pakis:Last year, we have won two big awards for a themed water slide, which is... Stingray it was in Nantes in France and it was something big because you know it was like Europeans best water slide number one and I have a brass ring award winner about two million number one but last night in Porta Ventura Stingray has won the second time best water slide of Europe award. But we have something new about it. Last year when I was telling about Stingray, it was an eight-person slide. This year we have something new. Now the capacity went up to 10, especially when we're talking about all these queue management issues. So that's something wonderful. And also, you ask, what is new? This year, we have something very exciting. A parrot-themed stingray. It's the same slide, but it's parrot-themed.Sohret Pakis: It's coming to Dubai by January. It's going to be open.Paul Marden: So can I ask you, what makes that innovative? What's new about that?Sohret Pakis: Actually, it's a very specifically themed waterslide. You know that POLIN has been pioneer in RTM manufacturing and U-texture. It's kind of a composite material technology which we can make waterslides look. Look like a character, actually. We are the company who did this first because we said that storytelling is very important. Yes, but you know, slides are just slides. So we just wanted the slides look like the characters in that story. Of course, behind that, there is huge material technology, composites technology, design technologies. Actually, that's the time when we introduced King Cobra years ago. And now with Stingray, we took it much further. So actually, the team looks perfectly like a Stingray, but at the same time, it's a water slide with so many features. It has two big towers and between the towers, there's a bridge. From each tower, two slides start with a very special mist roofing and very special bridge where you can just see what's happening all over the slide.Paul Marden: So the queuing experience is enriched so it doesn't feel quite so long and boring because you can watch what everyone is doing.Sohret Pakis: It is, yes.Paul Marden: Super impressive. So we have been asking everybody to think about what are their predictions for 2026?Sohret Pakis: Everybody is talking about AI. Everybody is talking about immersive. So AI, of course, will make a huge difference in operation, especially.Paul Marden: In what way?Sohret Pakis: Actually, in guest satisfaction, because personalisation is very important in our industry. Whoever comes to the park, they are the heroes at the park. And so actually, if the park can make them feel that they are the heroes, truly— if that's their birthday, if that's their wedding anniversary, so whatever. If the park can make you feel that you're special, and thanks to technology, now it's possible.Paul Marden: Absolutely. That's so interesting. Thank you so much for your insights and for joining us on Skip the Queue. Thank you.Thomas Collin: I'm Thomas, I'm from VEX Solutions, so we are a VR company at the start, and now we're going to the arcade with mixed reality as well. Okay, so that's a nice link. What are you launching here at IAFA? So here for the first time we are introducing VEX Party Dash. The Party Dash is a mixed reality arcade machine. So automated, people can go on it, play on it. You have two huge screens that are really highly interactive. You can walk on the screen, you can touch the screen. The goal is really to make you moving. So that's what we want to do with the Dash.Paul Marden: That's amazing, isn't it? So we're watching people at the moment. You can see lights up on the floor that they're stepping on and on the wall.Thomas Collin: What is really the key aspect of this product is that it's highly attractive. People, they just go around, they stop by it, they want to try it. Actually, we can say, 'Hey, come and try it,' because we watch you, we see you. So we can say, 'Hey, come and try it.' And people stop by, they play it. It's highly immersive, but also highly active. Yes. You're just not standing on an arcade, sitting down. No, you're really moving around. So, this is really good for kids and families. Absolutely. That's what we see.Paul Marden: So, where do you see this being used? What sort of attractions will take this?Thomas Collin: Actually, with this product, it can go either in the attraction side or either at the arcade side. So, you can play it as one game, and you can play a three-minute game like an arcade, or you can actually book for 15 minutes. Since there is not a single game, but multiple games, you can play different games, you can play different levels inside the main gate. So you have a high replayability. Because we want you to come back, we want to attract the gamers, and then make them come back.Paul Marden: 15 minutes with this much activity sounds like quite a tall order. It's a workout.Thomas Collin: It's a workout. It's a workout. Yeah, yeah, yeah.Peter Cliff: Hi, my name is Pete Cliff. I'm from Conductr. We're here in Barcelona and it's so exciting to be back at IAAPA. Now, what we're super excited about this year is talking about our collaboration with Norwegian Cruise Lines on Great Stirrup Cay. It's their new water park. It's a great project. We're excited to talk to people about it. It's also lovely to be back in Barcelona. It's been, I think, about six years since we were last back here, and it's always one of my favourite European cities for IAPA. It's great to meet with people from the industry, reconnect with old colleagues and friends, and really see what's happening. There's a huge amount of innovation and special projects that are launching all over the show floor. So yeah, great to be back, and can't wait to see what the future of the themed entertainment industry has to offer.Laura Baxter: My name is Laura Baxter. You may know me as the girl with the purple jumpsuit on LinkedIn. I am the head of marketing for Black Gang Shine, but have most recently just announced that I've gone into freelancing and I've launched your CMO.Paul Marden: And I have to say, the jumpsuits work because I was about 50 metres behind you earlier on and I spotted the Your CMO logo on the back of the jumpsuit, so well done for that. We've talked to a lot of suppliers with stands that are exhibiting. From your perspective, this is your first time stepping over to the dark side and coming to an IAPA. What's the experience like for you? What are you here to get out of the show?Laura Baxter: I'd say it's twofold. Mainly it is for networking. Obviously anybody who's anyone in the industry is here. But also, it's inspiration because I want to be able to talk about new and exciting stuff with... Potential clients that I may have and ideas still for Black Gang as well. So, when you walk around show floor, which is just so vibrant and there's so much going on everywhere—you turn, you can draw inspiration from so many of the suppliers here.Paul Marden: What have you seen that's innovative?Laura Baxter: There's a huge amount of stuff being done with tech and it's very interesting because I think that's where a lot of people are going to think that they need to go, because that's the way of the world now, and the next generation don't know life off of a screen and they're expecting to have these incredible digital experiences.Laura Baxter: I'm not convinced that is the way to go. But yes, it's still impressive tech. So for me, there are things that I stand back out and look at and I'm like, 'Whoa, that's really, really cool.'Laura Baxter: I'm not so sure it's potentially what consumers want, though, controversially.Paul Marden: It's really hard, isn't it? Because as a parent of young kids, you want them off the tech as much as you possibly can. But you need a hook. To be able to attract them, don't you? So there's been some amazing stuff here that bridges that gap between the real world and the tech world. So, summer season 2025 is over. What are your predictions about summer 26 and what operators should be thinking about right now?Laura Baxter: It's a really tough market, we all know that. Budgets are tight for households, so there is an awful lot more thought going into their spending and what they're doing and where they're choosing to take that little bit of disposable money that they do have. Therefore actually I don't think next year operators should be thinking about huge innovations or new attractions. I think they need to strip back to basics and nail their customer service. I think guest expectations now are so high. because they're parting with money that is a little bit more precious to them than perhaps if they don't leave at the end of that day having had a good experience they feel ripped off they're going to go straight to review platforms they're going to let it all out and actually you need to be focusing on making sure that every single touch point with that customer is bang on and we're talking pre-visit as well from the your website journey to buying it to the follow-up emails to the pre-visit emails to that first person they meet on front of house to the ride operators to the events team if you have that kind of entertainment on park if you are not nailing your experienceLaura Baxter: You are going to lose out well.Paul Marden: I think we should end it right there. That there is a nugget of gold.Paul Marden: So I am here with co-host Andy Povey and our good friend Josh Haywood from Crealy down in Devon.Josh Haywood: Hello.Paul Marden: It's the end of day two. What have you seen, Josh? What's blown your socks off?Josh Haywood: Good couple of days so far. We're probably into 40,000 steps, which is great. I think technology is the thing that struck me this week so far. Just the small changes that some of the operators and some of the manufacturers are putting into their existing kits. So, for example, I attended a seminar this morning about bowling. and normally temping bowling is temping bowling. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But now there's augmented reality, and they've got features on the lanes, and it's not about just taking all the pins down, it's taking pin one and six out, and all those things they're trying to do to reinvent older, more traditional attractions, which I think I find really interesting. Yeah. I think some of the seasonality stuff, the Christmas and Halloween stuff has been really good. We sat on a train and went on a journey and the seats rumbled and the sound and the visual effects, they were great.Paul Marden: I saw that. There was no room for me to go and sit on that train. It was amazing.Josh Haywood: I thought that was really good. And, you know, I've been really impressed with generally the show. I think you can get around it all as well. It feels really friendly. I think the sun shining always helps as well. It's not too tough, is it?Paul Marden: I mean, the last time we were in Barcelona, we were all wearing face masks. Absolutely, yes. So it's really refreshing to be back here. And not have that.Josh Haywood: Absolutely. And not have to queue to get in as well. I think that was interesting on the first day.Paul Marden: Oh, did they see you and then just wave you through?Josh Haywood: Red carpet was up for, of course, award-winning theme park and resort. Paul Marden: Mr. Hayward. Did you say award? Winnie and obviously you're on the back of your two awards in the theme park awards last week. How was that? And then we've got some really exciting news from Creeley.Josh Haywood: I saw it at the press this morning. Yes, so a couple of things happened last week. So first of all, we had our anniversary 25 years of Maximus the Coaster. The Vekoma Coaster, 25 years. The first coaster in Devon. It was Devon's first coaster, over half a million riders later. It's done 2 million miles around the track. It's great. So we did a sort of event for that, and we used it to sort of make some announcements about future attractions, which I'll tell you about in a minute. But then we went to the Theme Park Awards last week at Wickste Park, where... We've been the recipients of a few bronze and silvers, and we go being little old us and hope for the best. And then the award I really wanted to win was one of two: the best for families and the best for value. And when the family award came up, they said, 'In bronze is such and such, in silver.' And I was like, 'Well, there you go.' That's all that's left for another year. And then when they said the win at gold was cruelly for best for families, we were delighted. I got a bit emotional about it. I think we would just work so hard over the years to be the best in the Southwest, certainly. And certainly since we put Sootyland in as well. We won the award for Toddlers.Josh Haywood: So it was a double wham. And within 10 minutes as well. It wasn't separated. Within 10 minutes, I just got my breath back from the first one. And then we were up on stage again taking that second award. Oh, it's tough, isn't it? Which was great, yeah. Multi-award winning. Multi-award winning theme parking resort. Devon's finest. Most right in Devon. We're just going to... absolutely bleep the hell out of this for the next 12 months because who knows we may not win it again so we'll just shout from the treetops about this and then we also won thanks to martin rose and rose events uh silver for best entertainment event for the city show It's still very popular, the legacy brand. People love the Sooty show. And as I said at the awards, we sell loads of those puppets. People love a Sooty and a Sweep. So it's been a really good collaboration for us.Paul Marden: We were at our first away day for our Merak team back a few months ago down at Creeley, and I found a little sooty puppet underneath the lectern. I was absolutely chuffed to bits. And there he was, just sitting at the front of the away day, watching everything going on with Sue next to him.Josh Haywood: He's still popular. We understood when we put Cityland in, it wasn't going to be Peppa Pig. world and we didn't think for a minute we'd even sort of get to those heights of Thomas Land at Drayton Manor but it certainly hit a chord with the older market certainly the nannies and the granddads who remember such from when they were kids and you know it's a legacy brand and it works but what we have done really well is sort of corner that market for younger children and toddlers and we Sort of took some comments over the last 12 to 18 months that we may be missing the mark when it comes to the 8 to 12-year-olds, which we were pretty good at five or six years ago. So we've decided this year that we're going to invest in some thrill attractions. So we've just launched news that we've got two new rides going in next year. One, I can't tell you exactly because we're still going under. Got some planning issues, but we're going to have the Southwest tallest ride and the Southwest first inverted ride. So a multi-million pound investment going in and hopefully that will give us another boost that we need to kick on again. We've still got new accommodation going in. We'll still be doing new events and shows for next year.Josh Haywood: So it's going to be a bumper year for Crealy. Absolutely. I really look forward to that.Paul Marden: I look forward to you being on the launch ride.Paul Marden: Me down on the ground watching and videoing.Josh Haywood: What they have said, which is really interesting, we spoke to an operator, there's only one other ride like it in the UK, and that operator said, whatever you do, make sure when you put the ride in, you fit a hose pipe and a tap right in. Because you may be washing the seats down more than you would usually on your current ride. So, yeah, it certainly will add that next level of ride experience to our family market.Paul Marden: Yeah, I think that's super important, isn't it? Mr. Povey, what have you seen today that has blown your socks off?Andy Povey: I'm really looking for the place to go and get some more soft, comfortable socks. I've walked so much. I've stood around and listened to so many fantastic talks, had so many brilliant conversations. I'm done. My feet hurt. I need to sit down and have a beer.Paul Marden: Well, I hate to break it to you, but there's another day left. And there's still more interviews to do. Still more opportunities for us to get some interesting stories on Skip the Queue.Andy Povey: Look forward to that.Paul Marden: Gentlemen, I think we're about done. So thank you ever so much. It has been a joy. And Mr. Povey, see you back here tomorrow. Josh, wonderful as always.Josh Haywood: Maybe see you at OrlandoPaul Marden: Oh. Absolutely, yeah.Josh Haywood: We'll do it againPaul Marden: Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you liked it, leave a comment in Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you didn't, let us know on hello@skipthequeue.fm. Today's episode was a team effort for Sami and Emily from Plaster, Steve from Folland Co., as well as Claire and Wenalyn from Skip the Queue HQ. We're back again tomorrow for more fun from IAAPA, including Andreas Andersen from Liseberg, one of Scandinavia's most visited parks. See you all tomorrow. The 2025 Visitor Attraction Website Survey is now LIVE! Dive into groundbreaking benchmarks for the industryGain a better understanding of how to achieve the highest conversion ratesExplore the "why" behind visitor attraction site performanceLearn the impact of website optimisation and visitor engagement on conversion ratesUncover key steps to enhance user experience for greater conversionsTake the Rubber Cheese Visitor Attraction Website Survey Report
Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and guest co-hosts Matt Tower of Whiteboard Advisors, & Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of Presence as they break down the latest headlines in education technology and from Big Tech's AI push to the evolving future of school models. ✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Kate Eberle Walker on parents' concerns about AI chatbots and student mental health [00:03:20] Apple integrates OpenAI and Gemini into Siri, reshaping the AI race [00:04:15] Global AI shake-up: Microsoft shifts to Anthropic, Baidu gains ground, Google antitrust update [00:14:45] Edtech funding slowdown and investor focus on regulated markets like special education [00:18:07] OpenAI launches certifications for frontline workers; Google gamifies AI literacy with Stanford [00:27:43] First NAEP results post-pandemic show continued learning loss and lack of political focus on academics [00:39:01] Accountability challenges in education: attendance, wellness, and equity in public vs. private models[00:43:46] Debate on Alpha Schools' “two hours of AI per day” model and its implications for learningPlus, special guest: [00:50:17] Chris Walsh, Chief Product and Technology Officer of PBLWorks on scaling project-based learning
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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Macy's Media Network becomes the first major retailer to partner with Amazon Retail Ad Service, allowing advertisers to buy sponsored product ads through Amazon's platform while maintaining customer data privacy.Walmart launches next-day delivery for third-party marketplace orders in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta as competition with Amazon intensifies.Amazon plans to extend new employment offers to Whole Foods corporate employees on November 10th, completing the integration with changes to benefits, discounts, and compensation structure including Amazon stock grants.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on a question that landed in my DMs: How do I plan to incorporate my shamanic training into my hypnosis work in the future? The short answer: I already do. The deeper answer? That's what this episode is all about. Many people think of the subconscious as just a storage bin for beliefs and programs. But this mindset is limited. The subconscious is far more—it's a convergence zone where identity, neuroscience, and consciousness meet. And when you bring shamanic principles into ethical, client-led hypnosis, you're no longer just clearing blocks... you're helping someone remember who they truly are.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Visit timeline.com/DRG and use code DRG to get 20% OFF Visit https://jaspr.co/DRG and use code DRG for $200 OFF for a limited time Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ True healing addresses energetic disruptions in our multi-dimensional bodies, where disease begins as electrical pulse disruption between mind and organ. By integrating our shadow and aligning with source consciousness, we reclaim wholeness. In this episode, spiritual healer Igor Galibov shares his transformation through spiritual surgery in Brazil at age 24. During an out-of-body experience, he witnessed the procedure from behind the healer while simultaneously being operated on. Within six months, all physical ailments - polyps, allergies, rashes completely disappeared, and his consciousness expanded to see energy, travel dimensions, and perceive future events. Disease originates in five energy bodies before manifesting physically. The key to healing? Befriending our darkness, the ignored aspects of ourselves needing awareness. When we invite these traits in with love and curiosity, darkness transforms into light. Igor explores Jesus and Mary Magdalene as twin souls whose sacred union created dimensional portals through unified masculine-feminine consciousness. The path to wholeness: heal fragmented aspects, unite inner energies, and remember we are the universe experiencing itself. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Personal Roots in New York 04:38 - Igor Joins the Show + Rapid Fire Questions 06:14 - Spiritual Awakening in Brazil 09:39 - Experiencing Energy and Multi-Dimensional Travel 12:14 - Deep Meditation, Higher Beings & Inner Schooling 14:56 - Chakras, Emotional Imprints & Origins of Illness 17:40 - Full Activation & Reset After Brazil Surgery 21:30 - Emotional Programming and Cancer as a Teacher 28:16 - Jesus, Christ Consciousness & True Healing 42:59 - Time, Timelines & The Causal Body
Dr. Reedy welcomes Dr. Alexa Altman where she discusses how psychedelics bring the unconscious material into consciousness. She talks about the importance of integration. Dr. Altman's Website: https://www.i-psychedelic.com 1. Single-dose psilocybin (25 mg) with psychological support for MDDJAMA – “Single-Dose Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder” psychiatryonline.org+15sunstonetherapies.com+15pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+15 Summary: Demonstrated strong antidepressant effects and good tolerability over follow-up. Email: info@hopkinspsychedelic.org 2. One-Year Follow-Up of Psilocybin for Depression Study: Long-term effects of psilocybin therapy for depression Johns Hopkins – “Psilocybin treatment for major depression effective for up to a year” Summary: 67% of participants remained in remission one year post-treatment. 3. MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Severe PTSD Randomized, placebo-controlled MDMA-assisted therapy Nature Medicine – “MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD” Summary: Significant reduction in PTSD symptoms, well‑tolerated in a diverse cohort. Contact (MAPS / Lykos Therapeutics): Email: info@maps.org 4. Psilocybin for Cancer-Related Anxiety & Depression Psilocybin in patients with life-threatening cancer PMC – “High-dose psilocybin produced large decreases in depressed mood and anxiety…” Summary: 80% of participants maintained significant symptom relief at 6 months. Website: heffter.org (contact via site) en.wikipedia.org 1. Johns Hopkins University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research Psilocybin for depression, anxiety, addiction, and end-of-life distress Why it's top-tier: The first major U.S. institution to receive regulatory approval for psychedelic research in modern times.
This week, Marc Boiron (CEO, Polygon Labs) and Sandeep Nailwal (CEO, Polygon Foundation) joined Yano to dive into all the happenings at Polygon, their comeback plan, how the industry has shifted since last cycle, the best business models currently for chains and how Katana and the Agglayer will push not only the project, but crypto forward. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Marc - https://x.com/0xMarcB Follow Sandeep - https://x.com/sandeepnailwal Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Crypto never sleeps. So we built an Al analyst that never blinks.Meet Focal by FalconX: a GenAI insights engine built for institutional crypto.Already used by 80+ funds managing $10B+ in AUM.- Screen, chart, and analyze 1300+ tokens- Summarize market-moving news instantly- Integrates data from CoinGecko, Kaito, Token Terminal, Tokenomist, The TieGet started today: https://askfocal.com -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit https://www.ledn.io to learn more. -- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:58 The Industry Today, As A Builder 06:45 Easier/More Difficult Than Last Cycle 15:36 Ads (Skale) 16:28 Sandeep + Polygon Foundation 21:52 2 Business Models For Chains 36:54 Ads (Skale) 37:47 Katana Explored 46:03 Why Katana 55:26 Ads (Falcon x,LEDN) 01:09:53 Polygon's Future Vision — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.