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Philippa is joined by the legendary Lee Child — creator of Jack Reacher, published in over 120 countries with more than 40 million books sold — for this summer special. They cover holidays, the Reacher handover to brother Andrew Child, artificial intelligence, and why literacy in prisons matters more than you might think.☀️ Holiday ChatLee hasn't had a proper holiday in 10 years — when you've been on 70 planes in a single year, home starts to look like a very good option. He and Philippa discuss:Why 40% writing and 60% promotion means travel has lost its appealDream holiday: two weeks in Antigua with a book a day plus a 25% margin for ones he doesn't get on withThe accidental best holiday of his life — a British Airways voucher, a paper ticket, a pilot who said "you're here, let's go," and a tiny Cessna to an almost uninhabited Bahamian islandThe villa in Tobago that promised a cook and delivered disappointmentThe Soviet Union trip he always wanted but never took — and why a Russian jail would be his true holiday nightmareReading on the beach with the "commentary track" switched on — and the moment in Seven that made him think "they wouldn't dare" and then they did
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Adrian Hall is back on the show after too long (last time was October 2023). She is one of my closest soul-aligned, heart-aligned, God-aligned people — a true rock in my life — and every conversation we have goes to the places most people avoid.In this episode we dive into her channeled biotechnology, 5D Crystalline Emotion, and how it moves us beyond simply “understanding” our triggers into actually experiencing the higher-frequency gift that every emotion carries. We even do a live process together on the episode.Then we get honest (and a little spicy) about the coaching industry:Investment trauma / coach traumaThe difference between a good marketer and a true healerHow to know — in your body — whether someone is safe and coherent to invest inThe “come from” of your investmentsWhether support is actually bringing you closer to yourself and to God… or just closer to someone else's formulaThe Holy Grail conversation (the one most coaches can't handle)This is a conversation about presence over performance, experience over information, and real relationship over polished marketing.Listen to our first conversation together (Episode 153 – October 2023): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jb1TJJVlnBAnpaEdp0x6wConnect with Adrian:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5dcrystallineemotion/Ready to up-level your love life?Apply for ASCENSION: Up-Level Your Love Life here:www.meetwithlilli.comSchedule your complimentary Love Audit:https://calendly.com/lilli_bewley/loveauditTake the Feminine Dating Archetype Quiz and uncover your exact blocks to love:www.lillibewley.com/quiz
[Verse 1]They said welcome to the future, welcome to Web3Smart contracts and freedom, that's what they sold to meA single global queue, just take your place in lineDouble your investment, everything will be fineTen turns into twenty, twenty turns to moreEvery smiling presenter says they've found the secret doorThey talk about transparency, liquidity and trustBut every road I followed led right back to us[Pre-Chorus]Who funds the profits?Who pays the gain?Why does every answerLead back to the same?[Chorus]It's an infinite loop of money coming inThat's the line they used while they pulled us inNew money feeds the old money, over and againAn infinite loop of money coming inThey call it freedom, they call it fateBut somebody always gets there too lateThe music stops, the lights grow dimAn infinite loop of money coming in[Verse 2]Rubén's on the webinar, showing off the dreamNikko talks of growth and building up the teamJennifer is smiling while the numbers climb the screenBut where's the outside revenue behind the shiny scheme?Three point three percent daily, that's what they proclaimFourteen levels deep and everybody wants the sameRecruit, duplicate, upgrade and repeatThe whole machine depends on fresh arrivals in the seat[Pre-Chorus]Who funds the profits?Who pays the gain?Why does every answerLead back to the same?[Chorus]It's an infinite loop of money coming inThat's the line they used while they pulled us inNew money feeds the old money, over and againAn infinite loop of money coming inThey call it passive income, call it blockchain goldBut every story like this follows scripts we've seen unfoldThe early few celebrate, the late ones take the hitAn infinite loop of money coming in[Bridge]I've seen this movie beforeDifferent logo on the doorDifferent names and different facesSame old promises, different placesThe queue keeps moving till it slows one dayThe payouts shrink and the leaders drift awayThen everybody asks the question they should have asked at the startWhere did the money come from?[Final Chorus]It's an infinite loop of money coming inTill the flow runs dry and the cracks beginNo magic code can change the math beneath the skinAn infinite loop of money coming inThe webinars end, the excuses beginThe believers wonder where the profits have beenAnd somewhere buried underneath the spinWas an infinite loop of money coming in[Outro]Follow the walletsFollow the claimsFollow the moneyAnd you'll find the sameAn infinite loop...Of money coming in.Support the show
You don't have one type of parent in your school. You have three, four, maybe five. And if your marketing, your website, and your enrollment tours are all speaking to the same imaginary "average" parent, that's exactly why some of your best families are scrolling right past you.In this episode, Chanie breaks down the Parent Archetype framework, a structured way to figure out who is actually enrolling in your center, what they care about, and how to stop guessing at your marketing and start speaking directly to the families in front of you.This is the enrollment conversation most schools skip. Everyone wants to talk about Facebook ads, website redesigns, and getting more Google reviews. Chanie makes the case that none of that works until you understand the data underneath it: who your parents actually are, what they actually value, and why they actually choose you. Whether you're short on enrollment, sitting on a full waitlist, or just want a marketing strategy that finally makes sense, this episode gives you the foundation everything else is built on.What You'll LearnWhy enrollment is "the lifeblood of your business" no matter what season you're inThe five data collection methods to understand your actual parent population (not who you assume they are)The exact demographic categories to track, from family structure to decision-making styleWhy online reviews mean almost nothing to certain parent avatars, and everything to othersFive real parent archetypes Chanie uses with clients: Career-Focused, Highly Involved, First-Time, Multicultural, and Grandparent GuardianHow to validate your avatars once you've built themWhy throwing money at Facebook ads won't fix an enrollment problem rooted in bad messagingConnect With Us:Join us on Substack: https://chaniewilschanski.substack.com/
Most landlords treat banking and bookkeeping like admin chores. The ones who get it right treat them like the operating system of the business.Jamie Banks manages her real estate finances for three mid-term rentals across two markets in just two hours a month. In this episode, she walks us through the exact financial system she has trusted for three years, the mistakes she made before switching, and the bookkeeping habit that helped her sell one of her most profitable rentals without paying capital gains tax.Whether you own one property, rent one room, or operate a full portfolio, the financial setup Jamie walks through will save you hours, dollars, and stress at tax time. Baselane is the financial partner of Furnished Finder, giving landlords one place for rent collection, banking, bookkeeping, and tax prep.In this episode:How Jamie handles the books for three properties in just two hours a monthThe trap many landlords fall into with separate banking, bookkeeping, and rent collectionWhy Baselane is better than QuickBooks for real estate professionalsThe financial setup to put in place before your very first tenant moves inThe exact catch-up move if you're already behind on your booksList Your Property on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings.Chapters0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries1:15 Jamie's mid-term rental portfolio2:00 Why she's letting go of her New Orleans rental3:00 The real cost of disorganized rental finances4:30 How Jamie handles her rental finances in 2 hours a month4:45 What is Baselane and why she made the switch6:50 Why Baselane beats QuickBooks for landlords9:00 Inside the Furnished Finder and Baselane partnership10:10 Why she keeps her MTR bookkeeping in-house11:20 Baselane perks your tenants will actually notice11:50 What Jamie's financial system has freed up in her life13:15 Why Baselane works even if you own a single property13:50 How banking, bookkeeping, and rent collection connect15:50 Furnished Finder's toolkit for MTR landlords16:35 Do you really need bookkeeping for one property?18:20 The exact financial setup for a new landlord21:05 What to do if you're already behind on your books22:50 Baselane Smart AI, free for a year with Furnished Finder23:40 Katie's tax lesson and Jamie's quarterly tax system26:10 Why Jamie sold her most profitable rental on purpose29:20 Rapid Fire: the American dream and clever write offsJamie's Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?id=7399836-4974-a19-922-241ae7Trending Monthly Midterm Rental Resources:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResourcesMeet your hosts Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon, plus catch up on past episodes: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/podcastTopics covered: mid-term rental bookkeeping, landlord banking, Baselane review, QuickBooks alternative for landlords, rent collection automation, capital gains tax on rental property, quarterly tax prep for landlords, Furnished Finder Baselane partnership, one property landlord tips, rental finance systems The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.
Your stylist accepted a new job. They weren't kidnapped.In this episode, I'm talking about one of the weirdest things we've normalized in the salon industry: treating hiring like stealing, recruiting like poaching, and quitting like a personal attack.Somewhere along the way, we stopped seeing career moves as a normal part of business and started treating them like betrayals.But what if we've been asking the wrong questions?What if your team doesn't belong to you?What if someone leaving your salon isn't a reflection of your leadership, but simply the next chapter in their career?In this episode, we're unpacking:Why the salon industry has made hiring so emotionalThe problem with calling recruitment "poaching"Why great leaders aren't afraid of people leavingHow to build a culture people choose—not one they feel trapped inThe mindset shift every salon owner needs to make about hiring, firing, and career transitionsIf this conversation makes you a little uncomfortable... good. That's usually where the growth starts.
In this episode, I'm sharing what I've already learned from trying to hold 13 different intentions at once, why I realized I was making the experiment way too complicated, and the simpler framework I'm using going forward.In this episode:Why the beginning of any change can feel exciting… until reality sets inThe emotional cycle of change and why “uninformed optimism” eventually wears offWhat I noticed about my own perfectionism within days of starting the experimentWhy self-judgment isn't the problem—the real question is how quickly you catch itHow meditation taught me to think about changing old mental patternsWhy 13 shifts became too much to consciously track every dayThe much simpler TRUTH framework I'm using insteadThe small unpredictable things I did this week to shake myself out of routineHow I'm practicing more visibility, invitations and courageous business actionThe extremely useful question my brain spent way too much time asking: Am I cool?Why I'm experimenting with less input and more silenceThe uncomfortable question: Am I constantly consuming because I don't want to be alone with my own mind?Why I'm taking a break from podcasts, trainings, nonfiction books and social media input this weekWhat I hope silence will do for my creativity, voice and body of workIf you're listening in real time, I'm speaking at the Dare to Dream Summit in Kelowna on Feel It All to Have It All, and I'm also doing 25-minute Rapid Shift Sessions at the event—another first for me and another very fitting Truth Experiment move. Get your ticket here.Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program
Season 8, Episode 7 Alice du Parcq & The Philosophy of Perfume (herNEW BOOK!)This week we welcome back dear perfume pal and friend of the pod (star of twoprevious episodes), the multi-award-winning fragrance writer, presenter, contentcreator and now AUTHOR, Alice du Parcq!Alice has always been ‘on a mission to decode perfume in a fun, relatable andobjective way.' Now, added to her perfumed portfolio will be an incredibly gift-able (to self or scent-loving friends) book, created in collaboration with noneother than The British Library, called The Philosophy of Perfume. Out in October,we cannot WAIT to read it, and in this episode, Alice gives us a sneak peek atwhat you expect to find inside, plus the entire story of how the book came to be,and why she burst into tears in a library.We've even managed to wangle a must-sniff list of perfumes Alice has beenwowed by so far this year (not in the book, just a little scented extra to get youscurrying to smell them). We loved this warm, emotive, wide-rangingconversation and, as ever, could have talked to Alice for hours longer, and we sohope you enjoy this deep dive into one of the most hotly anticipated books forsome time...Some context about the British Library and this collection:‘The British Library has an in-house publishing division, and they have anestablished collection of around 18 books called "The Philosophy Of...". It's afamily of small giftable books that cover fun and whimsical lifestyle topics, suchThe Philosophy of Cheese, The Philosophy of Christmas of Gin, ofTattoos and of Houseplants, where an expert in that specific field dives into theorigins and evolution of that subject. In January, I was invited to do ThePhilosophy of Perfume and it will sit within this collection but as a slightlylonger and more standout format. It's out in October, in time for the giftingseason, and the RRP is £12.99.'About the book:‘The Philosophy of Perfume is a fun, warm, thoughtful and practical book allabout fragrance, which looks at its origins and how it's made, how we smell andhow best to shop for perfume. It is an adventure into the facts, folklore andfantasies surrounding perfume, delving into how it has evolved through the erasand decades as an artform, reflecting our cultural patterns through history. Inthe book, you'llmeet perfumers who share insights into their fascinating creativeprocess; you'll learn the science behind how we smell and the wild emotionalvoyage from smell to soul! There are tales of scented superstitions, and theliterary and historical figures who inspire perfume, plus the ways in which AI isimpacting the future of fragrance and a helpful guide on how to shop forperfume and find The One(s!). It was so important to me that this book was not for perfume experts, but forfragrance lovers of all ages who want a moment of enchantment laced withinteresting facts, a sprinkle of science and some practical guidance when on theirnext scent shopping safari.'Can't wait until October? You can see Alice talking live, interviewed by thewonderful Amanda Carr (founder of Barnes Fragrance Fair @barnesfragrancefair)at the Barnes Bookfest sat 26 th September at 6pm, and get tickets and moreinfo here: https://barnesbookfest.org/Fragrances Alice has adored so far this year:Pia Long's Olfiction Iconic (by name and nature! An utterly staggering vision of1980s department stores, expensive makeup and body creams – nostalgiapersonified)Botega Venetta's new Ulta collection (especially Bare Morning which Alicefeels is the longest-lasting most comforting powdery scent she's smelled foryears)Hellenist (all of them basically – a stunning house Suzy first saw at PittiFragranze, and which we all very much hope will be available in U.K. soon)Neal's Yard Remedies Mood Awakening Collection (Alice loved how truethese felt to the brand's ethos, and how they slotted so perfectly into their mostbeloved collections)Ode Ona (all of them, again – an exquisitely crafted and curated collection, allworth exploring)
This week, Shannon Hardy joins the podcast for a fun and engaging conversation about her journey in comedy and entertainment. As a stand-up comedian and actress, Shannon shares how she found her voice on stage, developed her comedic style, and built a career that spans both live performances and independent films.Here's what we talked about:Shannon's journey into stand-up comedyHow she developed her stage persona and comedic voiceBehind-the-scenes stories from her work in independent filmsThe comedy shows she produces and performs inThe creative process behind writing and performing comedyHer experiences navigating the entertainment industryWhether you're a comedy fan, an aspiring performer, or simply love hearing creative journeys, this episode is full of laughs, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories you won't want to miss._____________________________________https://www.shannonhardy.net/https://linktr.ee/shannonhardy/_____________________________________Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcastPlease follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)
If you want to be successful, be unique. This ballad is adapted from an email I got yesterday from John Castagnini of ThankGodI.com. His email was as least five times the length of this ballad. I pulled out his statements that most lend themselves to lyrics for a song. I hopes you enjoy the song, the lyrics, and intent.Unique lyricsTruth welcomes questionsOnly beliefs hide from themThe moment we stopStop examining our beliefsThe search for truth diesBefore we can hear anythingQuestions must come from withinWe experience reality through a filterShaped by emotion, belief, and experienceFear narrows awarenessSocial pressure silencesCertainty closes the mindThe more invested we are in a worldviewThe more difficult it becomes to question itWhat separates peopleWho recognize patterns early?Not IQ but curiosityThe courage to questionThe humility to be wrongEvery battle begins in the same placeThe way we perceive realityWhen we are centeredOur inner world and outer world alignWe see beyond our biasesWe challenge our assumptionsAnd we gain humilityTo follow the evidence wherever it leadsEven when it challenges what we believeShape perceptionAnd you shape the world people live inThe greatest battlefieldIsn't the world around usIt's the world within usBecause whoever shapes perceptionRules the battlefieldIt is about mastering yourselfFinding balance betweenFear and fearlessnessPride and humilityPeace and conflictWhen the brain becomes balancedIt becomes impossible to manipulateThe state of balance we carry insideEquilibrium is not something we createIt is something we return toIt exists throughout natureIn the laws of thermodynamicsAt the center of every circleAnd within the human mindWhen emotional noise falls awayClarity emergesPurpose awakensThe path becomes visibleThe world does not need more peopleMore people trapped in reactionIt needs warriors grounded in equilibriumNature made each of us uniqueNo two snowflakes are the sameEven twins are not identicalYou have what no one else can bringA unique purposeA unique contributionA unique roleBe uniqueStay uniqueDo not bendDo not surrenderKeep your spiritNurture your spiritCelebrate your spiritBook Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe
Connecting Strategy to Results with Simon NorieJames and Roger explore how organisations can align their purpose, strategy, and customer experience to drive meaningful results. Simon Norie of Custerian shares insights on navigating organisational change, fostering alignment, and the role of leadership in achieving sustainable success.Key TopicsThe importance of understanding and articulating your organization's unique value propositionHow clear purpose and strategy enable effective alignment across teamsThe critical role of leadership in setting conditions for successful changeTechniques for engaging detractors and building organizational buy-inThe impact of technology, including AI, on strategic alignment and decision-makingPractical frameworks like journey mapping, force field analysis, and process mappingEarly signs of organizational transformation and metrics that indicate progressThe necessity of doing change with organizations, not to themCultivating curiosity and creating an enduring business for long-term sustainabilityTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to connecting strategy with results00:31 - Simon Norrie's background and organizational interest01:28 - Using data to understand and influence customer behavior02:13 - Translating propositions into customer value and the role of purpose03:34 - The importance of clarity in organizational strategy and customer experience04:27 - Building alignment through purpose and leadership05:20 - The chain of strategy to customer experience and the baton analogy06:12 - The significance of understanding roles and value in the organizational chain07:43 - Engaging detractors as a strategy for organizational health08:52 - The role of strategic understanding in customer journey transitions09:45 - How different strategies enable or hinder operational effectiveness11:11 - Leadership's responsibility in setting organizational purpose12:26 - Recognizing symptoms of misalignment and strategies for recovery13:52 - Early indicators of organizational change and success metrics16:31 - Common misconceptions about buy-in and leadership confidence18:39 - The importance of engagement, ownership, and shared solutions19:48 - Managing change resistance through genuine involvement21:18 - Tools like force field analysis and process mapping for change management22:58 - Human motivation drivers and understanding "why" in change initiatives23:37 - The potential and limits of AI in strategy and alignment25:09 - Risks of over-reliance on AI for strategic objectives26:33 - The necessity of human judgment and leadership in AI-enhanced processes29:17 - The first steps in organizational assessment and understanding30:44 - Techniques for deconstructing problems and fostering ownership32:28 - Ensuring sustainability and self-reliance post-engagement34:21 - When organizations face problems worth diagnosing and fixing36:50 - Scaling challenges in high-growth businesses38:15 - The power of clarity in purpose and simple value propositions40:01 - Reflecting on lessons learned and organizational curiosity42:48 - Connecting with Simon and key takeawaysResources & LinksCusterian WebsiteSimon Norie - LinkedIn
I want to tell you about a crow.About 2 weeks ago one started showing up. Following me from room to room. On my walk. On the lamppost down the road. Sitting on the thinnest branch in the garden just watching. And when I finally worked out what it meant. Transformation. New beginnings. Something shifting. I realised this episode needed to be recorded.Because I think a lot of us are in that in between space right now. Knowing something is coming but not quite being able to see what it is yet. And navigating that while the online space feels louder and more uncomfortable than ever is genuinely hard.In this episode of Simple Business Dream Life I'm getting really honest about what's happening out there right now. The tension. The noise. The trust that feels harder to find. And what I keep coming back to when I can't quite hear myself think.In this episode I cover:What the crow taught me and why transformation feels uncomfortable before it feels excitingWhat's actually happening in the online space right now and why so many people are feeling itWhy the trust question goes so much deeper than just who to invest inThe bigger picture wobbles. Message, offers, pivoting, direction. And why it's okay to be sitting with those questionsWhy it's genuinely tough out there right now and what that actually means for youThe difference between clarity and values and why you need both but in the right orderWhy the answer to almost all of it is getting honest about what you actually wantThe one gentle action to take this week when everything feels a bit muchThis episode is for you if something feels off but you can't quite name it. If you're second guessing your message, your offers, your direction. If the online space is making you feel more confused not less. If you're not sure who to trust including yourself. If you know something is shifting but you can't see it clearly yet.You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to keep listening.Key TakeawaysThe in between space isn't a problem to be solved. It's a process to be trustedIt is genuinely tough out there right now. You're not imagining it and you're not failingWell known doesn't always mean right for you. Popular doesn't always mean goodClarity comes from getting honest about what you actually want. Values are the filter you run it throughWhen people get real clarity the noise quietens, decisions get easier and the money followsWant to connect? Find me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamemmahineLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-hineWebsite: https://www.emmahine.co.ukYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaHineStrategy
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I've had a version of the same conversation with a friend of mine for three months in a row. She comes to me with a plan. I give feedback. A month later, she comes back with basically the same plan again — and has no idea she's already been here.That's when I went looking for an explanation, and I found a study that stopped me in my tracks. It's about what happens to your brain when you let an AI do too much of your thinking for you — and it's a lot more common than you'd think, even among people who consider themselves "good" at using AI.This episode isn't about whether you should use AI. I use it constantly. It's about the difference between using it to execute and using it to think — and why that difference is quietly becoming the thing that separates businesses that are thriving right now from businesses that are just... busy.I'm sharing the study, the four things I don't think AI will ever be able to replace, and the one habit shift that's made the biggest difference in how I use AI in my own business.
You've probably already made a decision about your epidural. The problem? You made it before anyone walked you through what actually happens.In this episode, I'm breaking down the entire epidural process from the moment you say "I think I want it" to the moment we pull the catheter out after delivery - the timing, the placement, what it actually feels like, the side effects nobody mentions, and the questions I get asked most as a 16+ year L&D nurse. Whether you're planning to get one, planning to go unmedicated, or you're a "let's see how I feel" mama, this episode is for you. Because pain management is part of every birth map, and knowing what's coming means you make the decision from education - not fear.No horror stories. No agenda. Just what really happens in the labor room.In this episode:When you can actually ask for an epidural (and why timing isn't as simple as "too early" or "too late")What has to happen behind the scenes before the anesthesiologist walks inThe step-by-step placement process - and the one moment that actually hurtsCommon epidural side effects and how your nurse manages themWhat "recovery" looks like and why it's not the time for visitorsHow to know you're progressing once your epidural is inMore from this episode:Grab our free Third Trimester Birth Prep Bundle at labornursemama.com/third or comment "THIRD" on any Instagram post @labor.nurse.mama.Listen to episode 245: Epidural or Unmedicated? How to Decide Without Regret Helpful Timestamps:00:00 Epidural Decision Reality03:27 Why Preparation Matters05:43 When To Request It07:11 Hospital Prep Steps08:58 Positioning And Placement11:12 Recovery And Monitoring12:44 Blood Pressure + Side Effects14:58 What It Feels Like16:53 Rest And Pushing Tips18:08 Turning It Off And RemovalJoin The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off!Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love
Send us Fan MailThe second part of the Round of 16 (aka The Culling) is covered in this episode!With our team managers Steve Potter & The Prisoner of Peterborough & Simon Bailey (off Das Kapitans), Benny Rabble (People's Poet), Josh Booth (Character Actors) Big Willie Shango (The Papashangos), Dave Shackleford and TJ Whittaker (77 Spears) have been putting a shift inThe bands are: Taqbir, Perritos Genericos, Leatherface, Codigo Rojo, Gnar Jar, Uberyou, NOBRO and Cadena Perpetua.
At 23, I bought a car I couldn't afford to impress people who don't even call me anymore.When I add up the payments, the insurance, the interest, and the opportunity cost of what that money could have become — that one decision cost me close to $200,000.Not in cash. In wealth I never built.And that car was just the beginning. The apartment. The clothes. The trips. The dinners. Every dollar I spent performing wealth was a dollar that never got to actually become wealth.In this video I'm giving you the 5 lessons I wish someone had told me at 25 — because if you're in your 20s, 30s, or even 40s, this information can change the trajectory of your financial life.What we cover:- Why your spending is not a money problem — it's an identity problem- Why making more money will NOT fix your finances (it will amplify the problem)- The real cost of waiting to invest — and the math that will shake you- How the people around you are quietly shaping your financial behavior- The difference between building YOUR wealth vs. funding everyone else'sTake action today:- Pre-order my NEW book Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck and get over $275 in free bonuses — but you must act before August 2:
La Porta | Renungan Harian Katolik - Daily Meditation according to Catholic Church liturgy
Delivered by Vina Kuesal from the Holy Trinity Parish in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Australia. Hosea 14: 2-10; Rs psalm 51: 3-4.8-9.12-13.14.17; Matthew 10: 16-23.PREPARE FOR THE RISK Our meditation today has the theme: Preparing for theRisk. There were two teenagers, brother and sister, who went shopping for theirschool bags. The sister who is older bought her bag that was cheaper, while heryounger brother bought his that was more expensive. The cheaper bag had pocketsfor keeping the tupperware water or food and other items such as umbrella andobjects for playing. The more expensive bag looked beautiful in shape andcolor but did not have pockets for keeping the tupperware and umbrella. Thebrother realized the importance of the bag as his sister bought, so he returnedto the shop to change it with the same bag as his sister had. We see that thetwo teenagers really foresaw the risks they would face when they returned toschool in the beginning of the new school year. The risk for the Israelites described by the prophetHosea was the trouble they had to face as the consequence of their sins againstthe Lord. If they wished a renewal, a better and a new life, all they had to dowas to abandon their old life that was in the bondage of sins, then returned tosay words of regret and then repent in the face of God. That was a kind of riskwhich was easy to say or teach, but was difficult to put into practice. In today's Gospel, we see Jesus made a list of risksand dangers that already awaited His disciples who were sent on His behalf. Themost serious thing was that they must suffer all forms of persecution likeJesus Christ himself experienced. They were expected to always ready for anygiven situation even to experience the loss of their lives. Actually Jesus isconvincing us that the risk is very useful for our faithfulness in thefollowing of His call for all of us. This is the price of our being called andchosen by Him. So the nature of our motivation is actually spiritual. Prepare for the risk is different from fighting therisk. Prepare for the risk shows that someone is calm, optimistic, confidentand in good will for whatever risk hewill face. If the risks are severe and unpredictable, he will face withenthusiasm and willingness. If the risk is small, he does not underestimate orrelax with it. Whereas fighting the risk is related to reaction and resistanceto the risks already noticed. It is here when clashes or conflicts can occurbetween the opposing parties. For us, preparation or vigilance is our priority. Thescriptures always advise us to always be alert and attentive to the signs fromGod because in front of us are many risks already awaiting. When we choose tohave faith in Jesus Christ and decide to live out with responsibility ourpersonal vocations, we must prepare for the risks. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, may we always beprepared and be aware of any risks we will face in the path of our mission toheed and fulfill Your call for each of us. Our Father who art in heaven... Inthe name of the Father ...
Every time you drive past a packed 7 Brew or a Raising Cane's with a line around the block, you probably wonder for about 30 seconds what that owner's life looks like. Is it printing money? Is it a nightmare? Is it something a regular person can actually do? Alex Smereczniak has owned franchises, helped hundreds of people buy them, and built a platform specifically to cut through the hype. He joins Joe and OG to answer the question honestly -- including the parts the sales pitch leaves out.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy franchising is not passive income -- especially in year one -- and what you're actually signing up for when you buy inThe single best reason to buy a franchise instead of starting your own business from scratch: you're starting three steps ahead of someone who goes it aloneWhat kind of return franchise owners actually expect -- and why it's two to four times higher than what most people get from index funds or rental real estateThe payback period question: how long should it take to get your money back, and when should that number make you walk awayHow to tell if a franchise is healthy or quietly falling apart -- without reading a 200-page legal documentWhy calling existing franchise owners is one of the most powerful things you can do before committing -- and exactly what to ask themThe Chick-fil-A exception: why the most famous franchise in America only costs $15,000 to buy in -- and why you're essentially purchasing a very well-paying jobThe green flag, yellow flag, red flag quiz: "I can keep my full-time job," "I'll break even in 12 months," "I don't need industry experience," "I can hire a manager and be hands-off"Why the business broker world is almost entirely unregulated -- and what that means for the advice you get from someone helping you pick a franchiseOG on the Bank of Mom and Dad headline: why helping your kids buy a house is a beautiful idea right up until the strings get attached -- and the one thing he says never to do regardless of who's askingWhy This Matters NowMost people who wonder about franchising never get past the wondering stage because the information is either all hype or completely overwhelming. This episode is the honest middle ground -- what it costs, what it pays, what it takes, and how to know if it's right for you.From the BasementAlex Smereczniak joins Joe and OG to pull back the curtain on franchise ownership -- from the weirdest franchise he's ever seen (crime scene cleanup, seven figures a year, great margins, and no, he still wouldn't do it) to why the first year will be harder than any brochure admits. The Wall Street Journal's story on parents buying homes for adult children gives OG a full platform to explain exactly where he draws the line -- and why the four-bedroom house with the pool and the eight-minute bike ride to dad's place raises questions he'd want answered over two bourbons on a back patio.Resources MentionedFranzy -- free franchise research and coaching platform; compare opportunities side by side and get one-on-one coaching at no cost; franzy.comGrind by the creator of Biggby Coffee -- recommended read on what franchise ownership actually requires before you sign anything; available wherever books are soldWall Street Journal -- "These Parents Are Buying Homes for Their Kids, With Strings Attached" by Rachel Wolff; linked at stackingbenjamins.comPower Plate Savers blog -- David's write-up of his first Twin Cities BAD group meetup; powerplatesavers.com; linked at stackingbenjamins.comStacking Benjamins BAD Groups -- meetups in Twin Cities, Seattle, Boston, Tucson, and Southern Minnesota; stackingbenjamins.com/badStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201OG financial planning calendar -- stackingbenjamins.com/ogStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
96.Beautifulwomen die young - or so the saying goes. If so then my wife is going to live along life.俗话说红颜薄命,那么我的老婆一定长命百岁。97.ThisTV was made ten years ago and there are no parts available, so it is impossibleto repair it.这台电视是十年前制造的,没有零件可用,所以根本没法修理。98.Sheis at her wit's end with her son. He sometimes does not come home until 3or 4a.m.她和她的儿子一点办法也没有。他有时直到凌晨3点或4点才回家。99.Thelaunch, which had been scheduled for this morning, was postponed because of theillness of shuttle Commander John Creighton.原定于今天上午举行航天飞机的发射被推迟了,因为指挥官约翰·克雷顿生病了。100.Inthe evening, I went out on safari again, at night I fell asleep hearing thegrunting of the hippos.傍晚我又出去打猎了,晚上我听着河马的咕噜声昏昏欲睡。
A 50-degree heatwave, a rusty shower in a converted Indian palace, a chilli that nearly took Tony's face off, and a moped chase through Vientiane — this is the unaired adventure stories collection, and it's about as un-PC as the podcast gets.Television Times Presents: Adventure Stories Vol. 1, a full-length episode pulled together from unused travel story segments recorded during the show's brief run as All My Clothes Need Burning. Steve is joined by his friend Tony P for stories that didn't quite fit the regular format — and some that probably shouldn't fit any format.Delhi, 1999: rickshaw scams, a hedgerow hideout, and a tale that's hard to look good inThe converted Indian palace with two showers in one room, one producing nothing and the other producing pure rust — and the brine-pickled chilli that nearly demanded a second toiletA local "currency collector" on the road to a shipyard inspectionA moped chase through Vientiane after two masked men on a scooter sliced off Steve's wife's bag, followed by an encounter with a police officer who tried to fine them for reporting the crimeFind us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Family and newborn photographer and educator Elena S Blair joins The Photographic Collective Podcast to unpack how she's built a thriving photography business that's both profitable and deeply personal. With over 300 students coached and years of speaking at events like WPPI, Elena makes the case that systems and soul aren't opposites the right systems are exactly what give you back the time to stay present with clients, family, and the work you love.In this conversation, Elena, Miles, and Jared dig into why "community over competition" isn't just a slogan, how to find your signature style and the courage to go all-in on it, and why most photographers who feel stuck are really just out of time, not talent. Elena also gets honest about handling online negativity, protecting your energy, and why being unapologetically yourself is the best marketing strategy there is.What you'll learn:Why systems protect the heart of your business instead of stripping it awayHow to identify and commit to your signature style — and why it's scarier (and more rewarding) than blending inThe real difference between a struggling photographer and a profitable oneBuilding a calm, repeatable business instead of running on "panic marketing"How to find your people and build a community that pulls you forwardHandling trolls, criticism, and self-doubt when your work means something to youWhether you shoot families, weddings, or brands, this episode is a reminder that you can grow a real, sustainable business without sacrificing the art or the life you got into this for.Want more? Go behind the episode inside PhotoCo, where we're sharing exclusive content with Elena you won't hear anywhere else. Join the community at www.joinphotoco.com.Connect with Elena:Instagram: @elenasblair_photographyWebsite: elenasblair.comPodcast: The Empowered Photographer
The most powerful man on the planet is eighty, bruised, posting in the dozens at 3 a.m., and nodding off by the afternoon. His Secretary of State looked at a video of him asleep and told Congress he was awake. Thirty-six doctors signed a warning into the Congressional Record and nothing happened. And every single person close enough to know the truth has a paycheck, a seat, or a legacy riding on telling you he's fine. This week Robin takes apart the machine built to keep you from knowing whether the guy with the nuclear codes still has a working brain. This is not armchair neurology and Robin does not diagnose anyone.The story is the concealment: who hides presidential decline, who profits, and why America has no honest way to force the truth out of people who would rather you stayed confused and polite. Not a diagnosis. A cover-up.In this episode:Why "does he have dementia" is the wrong question, and the trap the cover-up wants you stuck inThe receipts: age, chronic venous insufficiency, the bruised hands, the aspirin, the sleeping caught on cameraMarco Rubio telling a congressional committee the sleeping man was awakeThe 3 a.m. posting sprees, sundowning, and the late-night pattern his own side's doctors flagged in writingThe "perfect" cognitive test brag, and what the MoCA actually measures (spoiler: whether you can draw a clock)36 physicians, the Congressional Record, and the silence that followedWho gets paid to say he's fine: staff, party, family, donors, doctors, the pressStrength theater: the parade, the tanks, and what the spectacle is really hidingSanewashing, or how the press launders a meltdown into a policy headlineThe Biden hypocrisy nobody wants to sit next toA short, ugly history of hidden presidents: Cleveland, Wilson, FDR, JFK, ReaganThe 25th Amendment that exists on paper and will never get usedGerontocracy: the bigger rot underneath all of itListen, then come find us:Website and full episode archive: wesawthedevil.comGet on the email list so the algorithm can't bury us.Support the show and unlock bonus episodes: patreon.com/wesawthedevilInstagram: @wesawthedevilpodcastTikTok: robin_wstdEverywhere else: @wesawthedevilBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.
Happy Mindset Monday!This is the second time Deb Drummond and I recorded this episode. The first time, the tech failed. Deb just said: "It wasn't meant to be out then. This one is."That's who Deb is.She's built seven international companies. Spoken to audiences of 20,000. Worked with over 30,000 clients. And she owns the Women's Channel.Her message is simple but powerful: Mission Accepted.Deb said: "The power lies within the person who says yes. And so does the responsibility. And so does the rewards."In this episode:The origin of "Mission Accepted"Why all-in means all-inThe messy middleThe Scottish proverb that changes everythingWhy you need your "posse"How to be seen and visibleAsking "how" instead of "what"The power of verbiageThe nightly ritual with her son
What happens when you finally achieve the goals you spent years chasing—only to discover the satisfaction never arrives?In this deeply personal episode, Kellan explores the hidden ache that many high achievers experience after reaching success. The promotion comes. The money arrives. The recognition grows. Yet something still feels missing.Kellan argues that the problem isn't a lack of achievement, strategy, discipline, or optimization. The real issue is spiritual malnourishment. When we spend our lives feeding our bodies, careers, reputations, and bank accounts while neglecting the deepest part of ourselves, success can become nothing more than polishing an empty tomb.If you've ever felt restless after accomplishing something important, this conversation offers a powerful framework for understanding why—and what to do about it.Key Takeaways:Why achievement often fails to create lasting fulfillmentThe difference between material success and spiritual nourishmentThe hidden ache beneath outward accomplishmentWhy high achievers frequently feel something is missingThe danger of living from the outside inThe role of truth, love, forgiveness, and stillnessWhy success cannot answer spiritual questionsThe importance of feeding the spirit before the bodyLeadership, relationships, and purpose through a spiritual lensHow to build a life rooted in peace, purpose, prosperity, and joy
On this episode of Bad Dads Film Review, the team reviews Toscana (2022), Netflix's Danish-Italian comfort drama about a stressed fine-dining chef who inherits his father's restaurant in Tuscany and slowly rediscovers rustic cooking, unresolved family memories, and a wildly inconvenient romance.In this episodeThe tragic walking football update: a playoff final lost on penalties, after Sidey chose love and anniversary plans over footballDan's gardening-inspired Top 5 theme: plants in film and televisionThe Day of the Triffids, Audrey II, Ents, Leon's plant, Martian potatoes, Interstellar corn, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Batman's blue flower, Cheech and Chong's marijuana van, Tomacco, Swamp Thing, Groot, and Moriarty's dead plantsReegs' full crop of plant-film puns, including Chive Angry, Kill Dill, Mulch Ado About Nothing, Full Petal Jacket, and music by Sage Against the MachineSidey's essential full English breakfast rules: beans on the plate, fried bread as gold standard, black pudding welcome, hash browns firmly under suspicionToscana's dubbed-language confusion before Sidey realises the film is Danish, Italian and EnglishTheo Dahl's sterile Danish fine-dining kitchen, tweezer food, a lost €9m investor, and a full meltdown at the passCris calling out the fantasy of a top chef personally cleaning the kitchenTheo's inheritance trip to Tuscany, his battle with rustic food, suspect ice cubes, and unexpectedly excellent olive oilSophia, Pino, the wedding catering deal, and the film's very convenient emotional geographyThe €500k/€900k sale gamble and Theo's professional pride kicking inThe romance problem: Sophia is engaged, Pino seems perfectly sound, and Theo spends much of the film behaving like a potatoTheo rediscovering cooking “by feel” rather than by gram-perfect controlThe ending: sale completed, buy-back arranged, Danish chefs shipped to Tuscany, Sophia returns, and everyone apparently embraces rustic restaurant lifeBad Dads consensusScenery: gorgeousRuntime: painless and breezyPlot: extremely predictableFood content: oddly less visible than expectedRomance: not especially believablePino: treated very harshly by the filmTheo: hard to root for, despite the intended redemption arcOverall: watchable but thin — Dan and Cris found it easy to sit through, while Sidey wanted more charisma, chemistry and actual cookingYou can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads
In this episode, I explore the gut–brain connection from a completely different angle than most conversations you've probably heard.Yes, gut health matters. Yes, inflammation, dysbiosis, and digestion are important.But I also want to expand your awareness beyond food alone — because your internal state is influenced by much more than what you eat.1. Your Diet Is More Than FoodWhen I talk about “diet,” I'm not only talking about nutrition.Your diet also includes:What you watchWhat you listen toThe environments you stay inThe conversations you engage inThe people around youAnd the voice in your headAll of this becomes input into your system.So when we talk about gut health, we can't ignore the emotional, mental, and environmental inputs that are constantly shaping your internal state.2. The Gut–Brain Communication LoopYour gut and brain are in constant communication through the nervous system — especially through pathways like the vagus nerve.What I want you to understand is this:Your thoughts are not separate from your physiology.A thought can shift your internal chemistry, and your internal chemistry can reinforce your thoughts.It's a loop.3. Triggers Start the Entire Chain ReactionA trigger is anything picked up through your five senses:What you seeWhat you hearWhat you smellWhat you tasteWhat you physically feelWhen a trigger connects with a stored emotional memory, it creates a thought automatically.Most of the time, this happens without conscious awareness.4. Thought → Emotion → Body ResponseEvery thought creates a chemical response in the brain, which then influences how the body responds.That means:Thoughts of fear can shift the body into protection modeThoughts of safety can support digestion and regulationRepeated thought patterns create repeated body responsesOver time, these patterns become automatic loops.5. Conditioned Eating and Emotional LoopsMany cravings are not just about food — they are learned associations.For example:Certain foods linked to comfort in childhoodEating used as emotional regulationSmells or tastes triggering safety memoriesThese patterns are not random. They are conditioned responses your nervous system has learned over time.6. Digestion Follows State, Not Just FoodOne of the most important things I want you to understand is this:Your digestive system responds to your internal state.When the body is in stress or protection mode, digestion is not prioritized.When the body feels safe and regulated, digestion and metabolic processes function more efficiently.7. The Real Shift: Awareness Over ControlInstead of only asking:“What should I eat?”Start asking:“What is my system responding to right now?”“What triggered this shift in me?”“What pattern am I repeating unconsciously?”This is where real change begins — not in restriction, but in awareness.Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!
Most companies that need an ergonomic assessment don't know they need one. They've bought new chairs. They've done the wellness training. They've put up the stretch posters. And people are still hurting. So they conclude that ergonomics doesn't work, when the real problem is that they've been buying solutions without ever diagnosing the actual problem.In this episode, we break down 5 clear, observable signs that a workplace needs a proper ergonomic assessment and why recognizing these signs is one of the most powerful tools an ergonomics consultant has for starting a real client conversation. We unpack the research behind why comprehensive ergonomic intervention outperforms equipment-only and training-only approaches, what each sign is actually telling you about the underlying problem, and how to use this framework in your marketing, your proposals, and your very first conversation with a prospective client.In this episode:Why buying new equipment without an assessment almost never solves the problem and what the research says about equipment-only interventionsThe 'improvised fixes' signal: why cardboard boxes under monitors are a diagnostic finding, not just a quirky habitWhy cross-departmental complaints are the red flag that changes the conversation from 'individual problem' to 'systemic issue'Why 'we don't know what's causing it' is the single most expensive position a company can be inThe 40% reduction finding and how to present comprehensive assessment ROI to a client who's already tried 'fixing it' on their ownWhether you're a new ergonomics consultant building your client base or an experienced practitioner looking for sharper language to open doors, this episode gives you a framework you can use in your next sales conversation this week.If you're a healthcare professional and this episode got your wheels turning about office ergonomics - good. I've got free resources to help you take the next step at ergonomicshelp.com/resources.
Missed an episode of the Executive Briefing last month? This is your ten-minute catch-up.Four stories from the last four weeks, what each one means for your business, and which are worth going back to in full.Inside:The new kind of buyer circling construction, and why they want your firm, not your techThe market split the banks have started to price inThe contractor who killed his ERP, his dispatch system and his time cards, and rebuilt on one platformWhy AI got 280 times cheaper while everyone's bills went upNo longer form this week (I have been busy in France!! - more on that soon). Just the month that mattered, in plain English, for people who run construction businesses.Which of the four hit hardest? Tell us in the comments on the LinkedIn post.
Conflicts in relationship — where your assumptions are the invisible thing running every hard conversation you have.In this episode, Georgianna and Steph walk through the conscious and unconscious assumptions we bring into hard conversations — the ones that decide the outcome before the conversation starts. Georgianna shares the prompt she uses with couples to surface what's actually underneath, and walks through her four-category framework: assumptions about yourself, about your partner, about the situation, and about relationships. Steph names the patterns that show up when desperate attachment runs the room — including her own history of trying to get a therapist to fix her partner instead of getting curious about herself.They also work a live somatic practice on air: noticing an unhelpful assumption, feeling it in the body, then choosing a more helpful one and noticing what shifts. The whole practice takes under two minutes. The point is to grow the muscle before you need it — because the nervous system only reaches for what it's already practiced.What You'll Learn:Why "not actively yelling" and "regulated enough to talk" are not the same — and how to tell the differenceThe four categories of assumptions every conflict conversation carries (and prompts to surface them)How your body knows your assumptions before your mind does, and how to tap inThe difference between claiming you're curious and actually being curious — and the physical anchor that closes the gapHow to assume good intentions with discernmentA two-minute somatic practice you can use before any hard conversationResources Mentioned:Somatic Integration Sessions — twice-monthly live body-based practices, where this work happens in communityConscious Relationship Training (CRT) — our 10-week live cohort training, twice yearly. Where you practice this with real activation and real people.The Self-Compassionate Body-Based Toolkit — for self-paced, self-led practiceIf you're tired of having the same conversation over and over again, this episode is a way through the invisible layer that's causing the problem — plus what to do instead.Keywords: conscious relationship podcast, relational patterns, inner work podcast, somatic shadow work, nervous system regulation, conflict in relationships
There are seasons for steady, daily effort — and then there are moments when incremental progress just makes things worse. This week I'm talking about something that surprised even me: the idea that sometimes, the most useful thing isn't a small step. It's a big one.The Garage, the Trees, and the Difference That MattersI cleaned my garage this weekend. And planted a tree garden. Both projects taught me something different about momentum — and when crossing the threshold into "just finish it" is actually the right call.Gardens vs. Demolition ProjectsNot every challenge in life responds to the same approach. Building a habit, growing a marriage, developing your finances — these are gardens. They need consistent tending over time, not a dramatic push. But cleaning out a neglected room, making a decision you've been sitting on for two years, or finally addressing a health issue? Those are demolition projects. They need force and commitment.Building vs. ClearingAsk yourself: am I building something, or am I clearing something? Building almost always works through small steps — strength, relationships, discipline, creative practice. But clearing often needs a different gear entirely. And when you nibble at a clearing project slowly, you stay emotionally attached to the old system and never fully cross over.The Two Big MistakesThe first: trying to Big Bang something that actually needs consistency. January 1st energy applied to the wrong kind of project exhausts you fast. The second (sneakier): using small steps to avoid transformation altogether. Researching, planning, organizing bins — it feels like motion, but it's avoidance. Ask yourself honestly: am I moving forward, or circling the drain?What Nature Shows UsGrowth in nature is rarely gradual and visible. The trees look dead for weeks in late April — and then overnight, everything is green. Birds migrate in a burst, not a slow fade. A caterpillar doesn't gradually become a butterfly; it dissolves and emerges something completely new. Life contains both slow formation and sudden transformation.Reading the Season You're InThe wisdom isn't in choosing one philosophy and sticking to it forever. It's learning to read the moment. Some seasons call for faithfulness and daily showing up. Others call for a shovel, a weekend, and a decision not to stop. Both approaches are gifts. Small steps help us begin. Big bangs help us cross the threshold.If something on your list has been "in progress" for longer than makes sense — ask yourself if you've been treating a demolition project like a garden. The answer might change your whole Saturday.You can reach me at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com or find everything I do at jillfromthenorthwoods.com.Timestamps0:00 Introduction3:18 Gardens vs. demolition projects6:39 Building vs. clearing — two different workflows9:12 Mistake #1 — Big Banging things that need consistency10:19 Mistake #2 — Using small steps to avoid change14:30 Why the Big Bang creates clarity16:03 What nature teaches us about sudden transformation21:56 Closing thoughtsJill's Linkshttp://jillfromthenorthwoods.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@startwithsmallstepshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/startwithsmallstepshttps://twitter.com/schmernEmail the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.comBy choosing to watch this video or listen to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are doing so of your own free will. The content shared here reflects personal experiences and opinions and is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist, life coach, or mental health professional. Any habits, strategies, or suggestions offered should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or counseling advice. Results vary — small steps look different for everyone. You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content.
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If you're a coach trying to build your business and you have no clients (or not enough of them), there's a good chance you're skipping one critical step. In this video, I'm walking you through the exact framework I use with my clients inside the Business Building Boutique so you can see where the gap is and what to do next.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.This is the first episode in a new series. After this overview, I'll come back and take a deep dive into each step so you can fix the gaps one at a time. Save this video, take notes, and use it to figure out exactly what's been holding you back.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why your niche is the foundation of everything and what happens when you skip past itHow authentic branding becomes the curb appeal of your business (and why disconnection costs you sales)The marketing message mistake that's quietly killing your conversionsWhy social media is not step one and how to know when you're actually ready for itHow to create a signature offer and pricing that you actually believe inThe truth about content planning, business systems, and email list growthWhy marketing is the ATM of your business and how to do it on repeat without burning outWhat authentic selling really sounds like (no arm-twisting, no scripts that make you cringe)How planning and CEO mindset change everything about how clients see youBy the end of this episode, you'll know exactly which step you've skipped and what to do next. The coaches who build sustainable, profitable businesses are not the most talented. They're the ones who refused to skip steps.Ready to start with Step One? Grab the Profitable Niche Blueprint, the exact process I walk my clients through to find a niche that pays:https://www.lifecoachbusinessbuildingschool.com/niche-courseWant to walk through every step with me? Join my free workshop here:https://debbieshadid.com/workshopConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6RS8kQGMLJqJrK9uKdjtgIf this video was helpful, share it with a coach who's been spinning her wheels trying to build her business. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode where I take a deep dive into Step One: how to find a niche that actually pays.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let's connect → DebbieShadid.com/schedule
In Episode 231 of The Killer Point Of View Podcast with guest Melissa (Slasherqueen66), we step into two completely different vampire worlds with Daybreakers and Underworld. One gives us a dystopian future where vampires dominate society through corporate control and blood dependency, while the other throws us into a gothic war between vampires and Lycans hidden beneath the modern world.This week, we discuss our killer perspectives on both films and break down what makes each vampire universe so memorable. Which film has the stronger vampire mythology? Which world feels more believable? And which movie absolutely nailed the vampire aesthetic, the cold futuristic world of Daybreakers or the dark leather and moonlight gothic style of Underworld?We also discuss:Favorite scenes from each filmWhich vampire society we'd rather live inThe deeper meanings behind both storiesThe evolution of vampires in 2000s horrorOur final ratings for each filmMelissa's IG - https://www.instagram.com/slasherqueen66?igsh=MXBhbzgyNHU4Nzhzbg==The Killer Point Of View Network IG - https://www.instagram.com/thekillerpointofviewnetwork?igsh=YmUwcHl6enBlM3Rl&utm_source=qrJoe's IG - https://www.instagram.com/mr.averagejoe89?igsh=MXR0YXFkNnZyZTBlbw==Blake's IG - https://www.instagram.com/blakenandeggs_horror?igsh=b2tlMGxwMm8yOTRy
We need the fire of God now more than ever!As we gear up for this Convention (starts this week: May 21-24), we are preparing our hearts for Pentecost and to receive what God has planned for us.In the first Pentecost on Mount Sinai and in Acts 2 on the Temple Mount, the Spirit of God showed up as fire! Actually, all throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as an all-consuming fire. The Busses share a powerful sermon Sharon preached last year that will help you understand what the fire of God is all about and why you need to be baptized in it in these last days. Now is the time to invite the Father to send the fire, burn up anything that's not of Him, and set you ablaze so you can help Him set the world on fire with the light of His life. Don't miss this powerful episode! EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.orgWEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.net Related Links:Convention 2026: May 21-24, 2026Feeling led to give? Partner with us here!Podcast Episode 237: “One of Heaven's Best-Kept Secrets—The Joy of Serving” with Dean BraxtonPodcast Episode 200: “Healing Rays from Jesus” with Dean BraxtonSend The Fire by William Booth Verse 1Thou Christ of burning cleansing flameSend the fire send the fire send the fireThy blood bought gift today we claimSend the fire send the fire send the fireLook down and see this waiting hostGive us the promised Holy GhostWe want another PentecostSend the fire send the fire send the fire Verse 2God of Elijah hear our crySend the fire send the fire send the fireHe'll make us fit to live or dieSend the fire send the fire send the fireTo burn up ev'ry trace of sinTo bring the light and glory inThe revolution now beginSend the fire send the fire send the fire © Public Domain CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAGlobal Outpouring Facebook PageGlobal Outpouring on InstagramGlobal Outpouring YouTube ChannelGlobal Outpouring on X
Welcome to The Calm & Happy Home Podcast!In this episode, I'm sharing a really eye-opening conversation around the growing trend of “house doctors” and wellness consultants, along with why feng shui has always understood the powerful connection between your home, your nervous system, and your overall wellbeing.How your home environment can quietly impact your emotions, energy levels, stress, and overall healthWhy more people are beginning to recognise the connection between wellness and the spaces we live inThe surprising rise of “house doctors” and wellness-focused homesWhy feng shui has always understood the importance of energy flow within the homeHow clutter, visual noise, and emotional heaviness can affect how supported and calm you feelThe connection between different areas of the home and different areas of the bodyWhy leaks, broken items, and neglected spaces can contribute to feelings of overwhelm and stagnationHow overstimulation in the home can impact your nervous system and emotional wellbeingWhy calm, softness, light, and flow matter so much in creating a supportive homeSimple things you can start looking at in your own space to create more balance and easeIf life has felt overwhelming lately, this episode is your reminder that your home should feel like a place that supports you, not drains you.Your environment is constantly interacting with your nervous system, and small changes within your home can often create powerful shifts in how you feel emotionally, mentally, and physically.Start small. Open the windows, clear one area, soften one space, fix one thing you've been avoiding. Your home does not need to be perfect, it simply needs to support you.2026 Year of the Horse Energy Planner: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/2026-plannerYou can buy The Calm and Happy Home now:Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million | Indigo | Watkins Publishing Join the community at somuchlove.com and follow along @somuchlovekimberleySo much love, Kimberley xxA bespoke analysis of your home to unlock the exact remedies your living space needs to support you in a life of more abundance and prosperity: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/home-analysis-serviceWork with me 1 to 1 here!If you loved this episode don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts and tag me in your stories on Instagram @thefengshuiflow! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What makes an associate relationship last 19 years?In this episode, Martin sits down with Dr. Kieran Whelan to unpack why long-term associate relationships are surprisingly rare in chiropractic… and what makes them work when they do.We discuss:The hidden costs of owning your own practiceWhy autonomy, mastery, and purpose matter more than money aloneHow to create a practice culture people actually want to stay inThe impact of consistency, collaboration, and shared valuesWhy “busy” isn't always the goalKieran also shares the story of what first inspired him to become a chiropractor and how creating more space outside practice helped him enjoy practice even more.A conversation about communication, culture, lifestyle design, and building a sustainable career in chiropractic.Also, quick heads up:Aligned Practice is opening for just 3 new chiropractors.The new intake includes our personalised onboarding process designed to help create momentum in communication, retention, referrals, and confidence.To learn more about Aligned Practicehttps://insideoutpractices.thinkific.com/products/communities/aligned-practiceCheck out the Retention Recipe https://insideoutpractices.thinkific.com/courses/retention-recipe-2-0To learn more about Reactivate to Accelerate https://insideoutpractices.thinkific.com/courses/reactivate
Todaywe are focusing on verse 2 of Psalm 15, where David is answering the questionhe asked in verse 1: “LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwellin Your holy hill?” In other words, who is able to experience and enjoycontinuous intimate communion and fellowship with the LORD God Almighty? Thenhe answers the question in verse 2: “He who walks uprightly, and worksrighteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart.” First,we are walking uprightly, and we are working righteousness. We are doing rightthings. We are thinking about right things. Then David says something sopowerful, and I believe it is literally key to our walk in the Christian life: “Andspeaks the truth in his heart.” To experience true fellowship with theLORD, it is essential that we not only thinks about truth, and not only hastruth in our heart, but that we speaks the truth. We walk and live in thattruth. Thatis why in Second, and Third John—those books where John is writing tobelievers—he says that one of his greatest joys is to hear that his childrenwalk in the truth. Now what does this mean: “speaks the truth in his heart”? Asa matter of fact, in Psalm 51, where David is repenting of his terrible sin ofadultery and murder, he says this in verse 6: “Behold, You desire truth inthe inward parts.” Godwants us to think about the truth, talk about the truth, listen to the truth,and let the truth guide our decisions. You see, I am convinced the battle ofthe ages is the lie versus the truth—the lie versus the truth. I have oftenthought that when people come and say, “Pastor Mike, what should I do aboutthis?” or “I'm having a problem and I don't know how to handle this,” one of mymain objectives as I sit there, listen to them, and begin to share counsel issimply this: I need to tell them the truth—the truth that comes from the Wordof God. The reason they are confused or in trouble is because they have been listeningto, and “speaking” the lie in their mind and heart. RememberGod's Word is Truth. Jesus said in John 17:17: “Sanctify them through Thytruth. Thy word is truth.” Not only that, remember Pilate asked thequestion in John chapter 18:38: “What is truth?” Interestingly, justbefore Pilate asked that question, Jesus had said: “For this cause I wasborn, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witnessto the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Then Pilateasked the question, “What is truth?”—while Truth Himself was standingright in front of him, and he was missing it. Myfriend, Jesus is truth. John 14:6 says: “I am the way, the truth, and thelife. No man comes to the Father but by Me.” On the other hand, the devilis a liar. In John 8:44, Jesus said: “You are of your father the devil, andthe lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, andabode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie,he speaks of his own, for he is a liar and the father of it.” Inthe very beginning, Satan lied to Eve. We are either believing the lies of theevil one as we make choices and decisions in life, or we are listening to thetruth of God's Word. That is why we must let mercy and truth come into ourhearts. Proverbs 3:3 tells us: “Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bindthem around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, our hearts.” Becauseas we listen to the truth, speak the truth in our hearts, and make ourdecisions based on truth rather than the lies of the evil one, my friend, itmakes all the difference in the world in our daily walk. That is why John wouldsay to those precious disciples in Second and Third John: “I rejoicedgreatly that I found thy children walking in truth.” We walk uprightly. We workrighteousness. And we speak the truth in our hearts—in our innermost being. Welet that truth live within us. Are you letting that truth live in you today? Itrust you are.
What happens when a hairstylist gets tired of feeling tied down — and decides to do something about it? Leisha did not just change her schedule. She sold her house, moved into an RV with her husband, two dogs, and a cat, drove to a city where she knew nobody, and started walking into salons with a stack of papers and an idea nobody had ever heard of. That idea? Traveling Hairstylist — a first-of-its-kind service where stylists can hire a professional to come to their space, care for their clients, and cover 100% of their booth rent while they're on maternity leave, medical leave, or any extended time away. Coast to coast, all 50 states, with a team of five (soon to be seven) and a near-perfect client retention rate.In this episode, Misty sits down with Leisha, the founder of Traveling Hairstylist, and they go deep on what it actually looks like to start something that does not exist yet — the fear, the first salon door she walked into, the moment it finally clicked, and why she believes the beauty industry is the most creative space to build something that is entirely your own. In this episode, you will learn:How Leisha combined her love of travel with a real gap she saw in the industry — and why those two things colliding changed everythingWhat it actually looked like to launch with zero clients, zero connections, and one Instagram post in a city she had never lived inThe honest breakdown of how Traveling Hairstylist works financially — what stylists keep, what Leisha's team covers, and why it is structured the way it isWhy suite stylists are especially vulnerable during a leave — and what most salon companies still are not doing to support themHow Leisha thinks about team building, contracts, and what it means to run a business that is also a love letter to the industryWhat happened when she finally got a "yes" after two weeks of walking into salons and getting told noThe mindset that kept her going when the idea was still just hers — and why she believes when something really calls to you, it is embedded in youConnect with Leisha + Traveling Hairstylist:Instagram: @thetraveling.hairstylistWebsite: The Traveling Hairstylisthairstylist podcast, salon owner podcast, hairstylist personal development, beauty industry business podcast, hairstylist leave coverage
This week's Excess Returns Weekly Wrap examines what Chris Davis and Rich Bernstein can teach investors about letting winners run, inflation risk, market concentration, dividends, AI, and the difference between economic stories and investment returns. Jack Forehand and Matt Zeigler break down clips on portfolio concentration, the 1960s vs. the 1970s, investor complacency, the Fed's inflation target, durable businesses, and where the next market opportunity may be hiding.Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on AppleTopics CoveredWhy letting winners run can be so powerful, but so hard for professional investorsChris Davis on how his mother outperformed by never selling great companiesThe tradeoff between concentration, diversification and real-world portfolio riskWhy Rich Bernstein thinks today may look more like the 1960s than the 1970sHow oil prices affect consumer behavior when measured against wagesChris Davis on why perceived risk can be very different from actual riskWhat cars, insurance and investor behavior reveal about market complacencyWhy the Fed's 2% inflation target may not reflect the world investors are living inThe relationship between valuation, durability and software stocksWhy higher inflation could increase demand for dividends and near-term cash flowChris Davis on why exceptional people and management teams matter in investingWhy AI may be a great economic story but not necessarily a great investment storyTimestamps00:00 Letting winners run, 1960s inflation and investor risk perception02:18 Chris Davis on how his mother outperformed by never selling08:32 Reinvestment risk and the limits of active management12:45 Why oil shocks may matter less when gasoline is low relative to wages20:25 Chris Davis on why feeling safe can make investors take more risk29:20 Rich Bernstein on whether the Fed's 2% inflation target is outdated34:08 Chris Davis on durability, valuation and software stocks39:39 Why cash flow gives durable companies room to adapt43:16 Rich Bernstein on dividends, inflation and the need for cash today51:55 Chris Davis on why people matter more than investors think56:07 The risk and value of investing with exceptional leaders1:01:30 Rich Bernstein on AI as an economic story vs. an investment story1:05:13 Why AI productivity may not translate into obvious stock market winners
This episode is about energy, standards, and the habits shaping your entire life.Ashley shares three powerful shifts that elevated her relationships, career, and sense of self, rooted in real experience, not theory.If you've been feeling stuck, disconnected, or out of alignment, this is your reset.You'll walk away thinking differently about:The rooms you're inThe way you care for yourselfThe life you're actually buildingReminder: You either learn or you thrive. Either way, you win.Private Hands-On Advanced Facial Training & Virtual MentorshipJune 14th 2026 Slow Flow & Sculpt 1 Day Workshop in Orange County, CA // Registration Closes May 15th 20262-Day Intensive Golden Touch Workshop ApplicationWorkshop & Retreat WaitlistFree Golden Experience Guide Monthly Publication
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This week's Excess Returns Weekly Wrap examines what Chris Davis and Rich Bernstein can teach investors about letting winners run, inflation risk, market concentration, dividends, AI, and the difference between economic stories and investment returns. Jack Forehand and Matt Zeigler break down clips on portfolio concentration, the 1960s vs. the 1970s, investor complacency, the Fed's inflation target, durable businesses, and where the next market opportunity may be hiding.Topics CoveredWhy letting winners run can be so powerful, but so hard for professional investorsChris Davis on how his mother outperformed by never selling great companiesThe tradeoff between concentration, diversification and real-world portfolio riskWhy Rich Bernstein thinks today may look more like the 1960s than the 1970sHow oil prices affect consumer behavior when measured against wagesChris Davis on why perceived risk can be very different from actual riskWhat cars, insurance and investor behavior reveal about market complacencyWhy the Fed's 2% inflation target may not reflect the world investors are living inThe relationship between valuation, durability and software stocksWhy higher inflation could increase demand for dividends and near-term cash flowChris Davis on why exceptional people and management teams matter in investingWhy AI may be a great economic story but not necessarily a great investment storyTimestamps00:00 Letting winners run, 1960s inflation and investor risk perception02:18 Chris Davis on how his mother outperformed by never selling08:32 Reinvestment risk and the limits of active management12:45 Why oil shocks may matter less when gasoline is low relative to wages20:25 Chris Davis on why feeling safe can make investors take more risk29:20 Rich Bernstein on whether the Fed's 2% inflation target is outdated34:08 Chris Davis on durability, valuation and software stocks39:39 Why cash flow gives durable companies room to adapt43:16 Rich Bernstein on dividends, inflation and the need for cash today51:55 Chris Davis on why people matter more than investors think56:07 The risk and value of investing with exceptional leaders1:01:30 Rich Bernstein on AI as an economic story vs. an investment story1:05:13 Why AI productivity may not translate into obvious stock market winners
What if cybersecurity isn't an IT issue but a leadership failure?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with global cybersecurity expert JC Gaillard, founder of Corix Partners, to unpack why most organizations are approaching cybersecurity all wrong and what leaders must do differently.This conversation dives into work culture, organizational culture, leadership and business strategy, and the critical role of executive ownership in protecting your company. You'll learn why cybersecurity is no longer about prevention. It's about resilience, trust, and execution across the entire organization.In this episode, you'll learn:Why cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility, not just ITThe dangerous “spiral of failure” most companies are stuck inThe real reason throwing money at cybersecurity doesn't workHow short-term thinking is putting businesses at riskWhy trust—not technology—is the foundation of real securityWhat leaders must do to embed business protection into cultureRemember, in today's world, it's not if, it's when.This episode is for:Leaders, executives, HR professionals, and business owners who want to strengthen organizational culture, improve leadership effectiveness, and protect their business from real-world threats.Recommended Books by JC Gaillard:Cybersecurity Spiral of FailureThe First 100 Days of the New CISOA CyberSecurity Handbook for the CISO and the CEOThe Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com
If your sales page is getting traffic but not converting, the problem is almost never the offer. It's nine specific things that almost everyone gets wrong, and once you see them, you can't unsee them.In this episode:The one thing your page should do before anyone scrolls, and most pages fail this testWhy your beautiful, bold brand might be the reason no one's clicking buyThe kind of urgency that actually converts, and why AI is hopeless at writing itThe objection-handling mistake that's costing you sales before people have even decided they want inThe pricing order that makes your offer feel like a steal, and the order that makes it feel expensiveIf you want me to personally audit your sales page or webinar, that happens inside the Peace and Profit Mastermind. DM me on Instagram and I'll send you the details.Links + ResourcesClick HERE to follow me on InstagramClick HERE to apply for the Peace and Profit Mastermind
In today's video…We're taking a deep dive into The Strange Cases of 15 Missing Scientists a series of mysterious disappearances and deaths that have raised serious questions around the world.From respected researchers to highly specialized experts, these cases span multiple countries and industries. Some were found under unusual circumstances… others vanished without a trace. Were these tragic coincidences, personal issues, or something more complex happening behind the scenes?In this video, we break down:The timeline of the casesWho these scientists were and the work they were involved inThe unanswered questions that still remainAnd why these stories continue to spark debate onlineThis is a fact-based breakdown of publicly reported cases — no wild speculation, just the information we have so far.
The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today's world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure? Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities? In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in candid conversations with a diverse group of teachers, activists, and changemakers.For the second episode in the series, Sharon speaks with Valarie Kaur, making her third appearance on the Metta Hour.Valarie is a renowned social justice leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, faith leader, mother, and best-selling author of See No Stranger, Sage Warrior, and World of Wonder. She leads the Revolutionary Love Project, building a movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. A daughter of Punjabi Sikh farmers in California, Valarie earned degrees at Stanford University, Harvard Divinity School, and Yale Law School and holds several honorary doctorates. She lives in LA in a multi-generational family.Please note this conversation contains discussion of gun violence and ICE brutality.In this conversation, Valarie and Sharon speak about:Valarie's Revolutionary Bus TourEmbodying a world we want to live inEngagement over EscapismWisdom from Angela HarrelsonValerie's recent time in MinneapolisRedefining what it is to be a “neighbor”Reclaiming the best of our ancestral wisdomShifting from either/our to both/andBreathing to alchemize sufferingA future that leaves no one behindLove as our birthrightHow to love opponents without giving inThe importance of humanizing the enemyThe whole world is our familyWe don't go to battle aloneCommunity care versus self-careDifferent forms of resistanceMai Bhago and the 40 Liberated OnesAdditional ResourcesThe episode closes with a guided meditation led by Valarie.Learn more about Valarie's work right here. Here most recent book, Sage Warrior, is coming out in paperback on April 14th, 2026.You can listen to Valarie's first appearance on the Metta Hour in Episode 126, recorded in 2020 and her second appearance, Episode 218, recorded in 2023.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, I sit down with Andy Rafal, CEO of OLI—a 50+ year-old chemical engineering software company operating at the intersection of AI and the physical world.Andy and I have known each other for over 20 years, going back to our early days in New York City. This conversation covers his journey from hedge fund investing at Tiger to becoming an operator and CEO—and the lessons learned along the way.We talk about career transitions, decision-making under uncertainty, and what it really means to build something over the long term.We also dig into how AI is reshaping industries—especially those rooted in the physical world—and why the biggest opportunities may lie in bridging the gap between software and real-world systems.Episode Timestamps00:00 - Intro + what we cover02:20 - Andy's early career path: Cornell, law school, and following curiosity07:15 - Why he turned down law for Tiger22:43 - Lessons from Tiger: wins, losses, and what actually matters28:06 - Why curiosity and lifelong learning are career superpowers30:22 - The transition from investor → operator — and the difference between analyzing a business vs. building one37:58 - How COVID reshaped leadership, culture, and strategy38:26 - Building teams, culture, and long-term thinking41:01 - Taking over a 50+ year-old company founded by his father41:31 - The challenge of modernizing a legacy business44:23 - How AI is impacting engineering, chemistry, and real-world systems48:29 - The risk of AI “getting things wrong with confidence”49:46 - Writing publicly, learning in public, and finding a voice as a CEOKey TakeawaysCareer paths are rarely linear—following curiosity often leads to better outcomes than rigid planningInvesting teaches you how businesses work—but operating teaches you how hard it is to build oneNot every decision needs to be perfect—but you need to update your thinking as new information comes inThe biggest opportunities often sit at the intersection of old systems + new technologyAI will transform industries—but human judgment and real-world context still matter deeplyTaking time to think (and not rushing into the next thing) can be one of the most valuable decisions you makeConnect with Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-rafal/Follow Andy on Substack: https://arafal.substack.com/If you enjoy conversations like this, I write a weekly newsletter called Intentional Wisdom where I share:Notes on health, performance, and longevityCareer insights and lessons from conversations like thisTools and ideas I'm experimenting withYou can subscribe here: https://gregcampion.substack.com/
“Send us a Hey Now!”We find ourselves in an off week before the F1 circus rocks up in Japan.Therefore this episode features a Japanese GP preview as we look towards how we think the current cars will perform on the Suzuka track.In addition we have an amazing feature where we decide which 80s TV show would each team be because why not!It's a huge blast down memory lane as we decide which characters the drivers would be and do it all to the back drop of theme music!Episode running order is...1) News & SocialAll the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our eye on the various social channels 2) Brian's Video Vault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxxXJ8zvXK8. Guess the F1 Driver. Quadrant channel. 23 mins.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjPvPwX6mqI. Which F1 Driver is BETTER at Ping Pong? Albon vs Sainz. Atlassian Williams channel. 8 mins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aDyB5HG8iw. Lewis Hamilton & Charles Leclerc Attempt an ‘IMPOSSIBLE' Chopstick Challenge! Ferrari channel. 7 mins. 3) Cadillac CornerThe latest Caddy news we found to stash in the corner4) Formula 1 vs 1980s TVAll eleven teams aligned to a classic TV show Drivers given the roles they would play on each show5) Japanese GP previewWe are one week away from Suzuka people!!!Preview of the Japanese GP with some historical facts sprinkled inThe latest Casino game picks in this years Rob vs BrianSupport the showWe would love you to join our Discord server so use this invite link to join us https://discord.gg/XCyemDdzGBTo sign up to our newsletter then follow this link https://dirty-side-digest.beehiiv.com/subscribeIf you would like to sign up for the 100 Seconds of DRS then drop us an email stating your time zone to dirtysideofthetrack@gmail.comAlso please like, follow, and share our content on Threads, X, BlueSky, Facebook, & Instagram, links to which can be found on our website.One last call to arms is that if you do listen along and like us then first of all thanks, but secondly could we ask that you leave a review and a 5 star rating - please & thanks!If you would like to help the Dirty Side promote the show then we are now on Buy me a coffee where 100% of anything we get will get pumped into advertising the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dirtysideofthetrackDirty Side of the Track is hosted on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/
Most people want an extraordinary life… while offering ordinary effort.That's the disconnect.In this episode, Kellan Fluckiger dismantles the illusion that you can receive excellence from life while giving it mediocrity in return. If you're stuck, frustrated, or feeling like life isn't delivering—this is the wake-up call you didn't know you needed.This conversation is a powerful continuation of the journey from the swamp to the meadow—a shift from learned helplessness and victim mindset into fierce life ownership, radical excellence, and a deep passion for service.You'll discover why excellence isn't about perfection or performance—but about integrity, coherence, discipline, and the courage to go all in.If you've been playing small, cutting corners, or waiting for the world to change first… this episode will challenge you to become the standard.Key Takeaways:The difference between mediocrity and radical excellenceWhy most people resist going all inThe hidden cost of cutting corners and breaking promises to yourselfWhat true excellence actually means (beyond performance and appearances)The concept of coherence: aligning your words, values, and actionsWhy discipline—not talent—is the price of excellenceHow fear of judgment keeps people stuck in mediocrityThe connection between radical excellence and inner peaceWhy service is a natural result of growth and transformationHow living in the “meadow” creates purpose, prosperity, and joyThe leadership responsibility to embody—not perform—excellence
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Bestie… some agents are losing referrals and don't even realize they messed it up.In this episode, I'm sharing two real stories: • One agent who completely fumbled a listing opportunity • And one blind referral that turned into a six-figure opportunityThe difference? Reputation, follow-up, and client experience.We're talking about:Why your name is already being spoken in rooms you're not inThe prayer I started praying over my businessHow agents quietly lose referrals through silence and poor communicationWhat “fumbling the bag” actually looks like in real estateThe framework that keeps referrals coming on repeatIf you want a referral-based real estate business, you can't rely on luck. You need faith and systems.And yes… we're talking about both.✨ The Prayer: “Lord, let my name be spoken in rooms I'm not in. And give me the courage and discipline to honor that opportunity.”If you're serious about building a business by design instead of by accident, this one is for you.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Have you heard a parent ask, “Why are we making math so complicated?” You're not alone.Many teachers want to move beyond rote procedures—but hit resistance when families raise concerns about “new math.” From social media posts to parent-teacher conferences, the pressure to revert to traditional instruction is real.But the issue isn't just parent perception. Often, teachers aren't yet confident in conceptual models themselves. And without the right support, it's easy to retreat back to what feels safe.Listeners Will Learn:Why parents often push back on visual models and multiple strategiesHow teacher confidence impacts the success of math shiftsWhat leaders can do to support teachers before inviting parents inThe importance of teacher epiphanies (and how to create them!)How to engage families in the why behind conceptual mathIdeas for parent communication that build trust, not tensionWhat it really means to shift the narrative around math understandingWhether you're a teacher navigating tough conversations or a coach supporting system-wide change, this episode delivers mindset shifts and practical moves to help you stay the course—even when pushback is loud.Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem-based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.