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Vroon Modgill spent two decades in payments as an accountant, finance director and CFO before founding Sokin in 2019. The company launched as a subscription-based consumer remittance app and is now a B2B payments and treasury platform running across 170 countries and 70 currencies, growing 100% a year while staying profitable. We talk about the pivot out of consumer, where stablecoins actually earn their place, and why he thinks the moat in agentic finance sits in the regulated plumbing rather than in the agent.What We CoveredTwenty years in payments before founding SokinWatching his father fill out the same compliance forms on every remittanceWhy a consumer subscription app was the wrong business to be inThe 2021 decision to go all in on B2BSitting underneath the payments, treasury and FX providersOne integration across 170 countries and 70 currenciesEnterprise direct versus the embedded partner channelEmbedded going from zero to 40% of projected US revenue in a yearWhy most of the world is not card firstOwning the stablecoin stack instead of renting itThe MCP connector and agent-prepared, human-approved paymentsNine dollars of revenue for every dollar of net cash burnedThe Series B, the Oxford Finance debt facility and the licensing build-outWhat the Manchester United partnership actually deliversKey TakeawaysThe defensible layer in agentic finance is not the model. An agent that decides to fund payroll still needs an account, a license and a rail, which is why the licensing build-out matters more than the AI demo.Stablecoins work best treated as a rail rather than a religion. Sokin bought the engineering DNA, runs fiat and stable through the same licensed infrastructure, and lets the route decide.Consumer remittance is a price and marketing game. Being right about the problem does not make it the right business, and the enterprise version of the same friction is where the money is.Profitable growth is a capital strategy, not just discipline. It let Sokin raise equity into strength and add debt at a lower cost than dilution.About Vroon ModgillVroon Modgill is the founder and CEO of Sokin, a global business payments and treasury platform he launched in 2019. He trained as an accountant and spent roughly 20 years in payments and finance leadership roles, including finance director positions at startups and, from 2017 to 2019, North America CEO and global CFO of a crypto payments company. Sokin closed a Series B led by Prysm Capital with Morgan Stanley returning, followed by a debt facility from Oxford Finance, and is the official payments partner of Manchester United.Connect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

In this episode of The Mailbox Money Show with Bronson Hill, Multifamily data expert Neal Bawa returns to break down how top operators are using AI to run smarter, more efficient investment portfolios — and what's really happening in the multifamily market right now.In this episode, Neal, host Bronson Hill, and co-host Nate Hambrick dig into:Why 49 out of 50 U.S. markets now have positive occupancy growth, even where rent growth hasn't caught up yetWhy data availability is making it harder to find the next "hot market" before everyone else piles inThe "mystery shopper" AI system testing lead response times across a dozen propertiesWhy agentic AI is the next real productivity unlock for operators — and what it means for the future of workIf you're investing in multifamily real estate or just want to see how smart operators are running their portfolios in this market, this one's packed with insight.--Connect with Neal Bawa:

What happens when you're a planner, a business owner, a mom…and life refuses to follow the plan?In today's episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, I'm talking with Melissa Core-Caballo, Founder and CEO of Dead Horse Branding, about what it really looks like to lead a growing company while raising a family—and navigating the seasons of motherhood you could never have planned for.Melissa shares how becoming a mom changed the way she leads, why she had to learn to step out of the middle of her business, and how her daughter's NICU stay and brain surgery forced her to rethink what balance, leadership, and support actually look like.We talk about the systems that keep her family and business running, the constant communication required when you work alongside your spouse, and why sometimes the help you need isn't the help you initially think you need. Melissa also shares how she evaluates what to outsource, why flexibility is just as important as organization, and how she finds calm when life feels anything but calm.In this episode, you'll hear:Why stepping back can actually make you a stronger leaderHow Melissa and her husband divide work, parenting, and home responsibilitiesWhy organization and systems are essential—but flexibility matters just as muchHow to get creative about asking for and finding helpWhy the right support depends on the season you're inThe role communication plays when both partners have demanding careersMelissa's simple “today list” strategy for overwhelmed momsMelissa's reminder for busy moms is simple: you don't need to figure out everything at once. Focus on today. Write down the few things that will make tomorrow easier, create more space for your family, or help you feel a little more balanced—and start there.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Delivered by Afnita Laura Carolina from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. 1 Corinthians 2: 10b-16; Rs psalm 145: 8-9.10-11.12-13ab.13cd-14; Luke 4: 31-37.SPIRITUAL PERSON The theme for our meditation today is: SpiritualPerson. There were several non-Catholic students who took part in a spiritualpilgrimage to a remote island in the east ​​Indonesia. There in that island,all the pilgrimage sites belong to the Catholic faith and devotion. Even thoughthose non-Catholic students felt themselves out of context, they were confidentand happy to join all the activities of the group. Of course, the non-Catholicsasked many questions about the Catholic faith, and this was just normal andnothing to be worried about. What made it difficult was too many questionsraised, then the Catholics would find it difficult to answer all the questions. Finally, rather than having uncomfortable feelingsbetween them and dissatisfaction for the many unanswered questions, anon-Catholic young student spoke up as he said the following: "We areaware that as human beings who lack some spiritual qualities, we recognize thatour perspective about the Catholic faith is very limited". With thishumble self-acknowledgment, the anxiety and feeling discomfort graduallydiminished and the non-Catholics were able to follow the entire pilgrimageactivities in peace and joyful participation. Honestly speaking, we need to admit that when we arebusy with all our works and undertakings from morning to night, there are somany happenings and situations that make us distracted. This world pushes us tomake, to do, to think, and to feel according to its will. This should remind usof the importance of the opportunity for mental examination and awareness thatcan help us to reflect upon all those happenings. At least, before going tosleep, we take an opportunity to reflect on the day past. Perhaps it revealsthat we are less spiritual of that day than to our business in the world. If the Catholics are required to attend Holy Massesevery Sunday, it has a point to be relied upon. They should free themselvesfrom merely having an obligation or being motivated by other hidden or untruemotivations. The real motivation is certainly the resolution to always renewthemselves, so that the spiritual person maybe created in every one of them whowill receive Christ, and eventually live with Christ. This is what we mean bythe spiritual person that today Saint Paul emphasizes in the first reading ofour liturgy, the first letter to the Corinthians (2,10b-16). Every follower of Christ should aspire to become aspiritual person with Jesus who lives in him or her. Through sufficientspiritual richness, we can do great things like Jesus Christ, among otherthings, to drive out evil spirits that always threaten our lives. The spiritualpersons with adequate spiritual qualities have their fragrance and light that attractothers to come to them, then they together strive for the development in theirspiritual lives. Although the evil spirits who might show-off in whatevermanner, they already notice right away that the quality of spiritual persons isfar superior and powerful than their evil forces.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O God, strengthen our faith so that we canfight against all the evil forces around us. Hail Mary, full of grace ... Inthe name of the Father ...

Dan Stevens is playing RoboCop in an eight episode series at Prime Video, moving from Downton Abbey and Legion into Alex Murphy's armor. I break down the supporting cast, the corporate villains, and the one thing the 2014 remake got wrong that this show cannot repeat.I have been watching Dan Stevens work since Downton Abbey, and Legion is where he really showed the range this part needs, so hearing his name attached to RoboCop got my attention fast. Prime Video has eight episodes ordered and a solid team assembled, and the pieces we know about so far are the right ones, including Murphy's partner on the force and the corporate suits you are supposed to hate from the first frame. My worry is the same one I had in 2014, when the last movie sanded off the silver armor and treated the design like a costume problem instead of the whole identity. Kids do not run around the house in matte black. They run around in silver, pulling an imaginary gun out of their hip, and that image is the character. If Prime holds onto that and remembers RoboCop protects people and not corporations, this could be the version that finally lands.0:00 Dan Stevens Cast as RoboCop0:05 Downton Abbey to Legion0:10 Eight Episodes at Prime Video0:17 The Team Behind the Series0:22 The Partner and the Corporate Villains0:30 Where the Last Movie Went Wrong0:38 Silver Armor Is Everything0:47 Protecting People Over CorporationsKey TakeawaysDan Stevens is the new RoboCop, with Downton Abbey and Legion as his best known credits going inThe series runs eight episodes on Prime VideoConfirmed pieces include Murphy's partner on the force and a set of corporate antagonistsThe 2014 remake's decision to drop the silver armor is still the sorest point for longtime fansThe silver suit is what kids imitate, which makes it the character's real signatureThe test for this show is whether it keeps RoboCop pointed at corporations instead of at peopleQuotes"Legion was kind of his next big one, and now he's bringing his talents over to Prime's RoboCop series." - Frank"They got a pretty good team around it so far." - Frank"They even joked about like, oh, the silver armor's too much. What are you doing? Silver armor is everything." - Frank"Hopefully Prime doesn't mess this up and understand the point of RoboCop protecting people over corporations." - FrankIf you have opinions about the silver armor, send this to the friend who still defends the 2014 movie and let them argue with me. Follow the show so you get every RoboCop casting update as it drops. #RoboCopFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastListener QuestionsIs Dan Stevens the right pick for Alex Murphy, or would you have cast someone else?Silver armor or a modern redesign, and does the answer change if the writing is strong?

It's the Quick Book Reviews summer special, and Philippa is joined by the wonderful Elly Griffiths — bestselling author of the Ruth Galloway series — to talk holidays, her latest novel The Killing Time, and what's coming next in the world of time-travelling detective Ali Dawson.☀️ Holiday ChatElly is a self-confessed good traveller — half Italian, born in August, and happiest in the heat. She and Philippa cover:Dream holiday: a pale pink villa on the Amalfi Coast, a little boat, one evening a week with a local chef, and a carefully curated stack of booksNightmare holiday: Las Vegas — fake light, fake skies, rows of slot machines, and a pool you're not actually allowed to swim inThe art of the airport — checkers vs loungers, and why Elly is slowly becoming her husbandBuying your own book in an airport duty-free shop and having to pretend you didn't know it was thereThe Jodi Picoult book she left behind in a holiday rental with one chapter to go (it still haunts her)The worst possible holiday book: saccharine sweet, no darkness underneath, and the last chapter ripped out

 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

Delivered by Cendani, Michaela and Kezia from the Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Isaiah 22: 19-23; Rs psalm 138: 1-2a.2bc-3.6.8bc; Romans 11: 33-36; Matthew 16: 13-20.GOD APPOINTS A LEADER The theme for our meditation on this 21stSunday in Ordinary Time is : God Appoints a Leader. There is a man who sharedhis experience on his participation in the contest of the election of chief ofthe village. He was one of the two candidates who competed in the race. He has spenta lot of money to fund the entire preparation manage by the managementconsisting of his friends, relatives and volunteers. He was well aware that moneybecomes the king in such political affair. Each voter is are paid.  This story ends in vain because that fellow after alldid not become the chief of his village. He has spent a lot of money but itdidn't benefit him. This was because his competitor had more money. He was so disappointedand regretted accepting the fact that he had lost the competition. However, hefelt more hurt because the elected leader was someone who used fraudulentmethods to become the village leader. Is the appointment of a leader in this way also occursin the Catholic Church? Basically, there is no contestation of election orappointment of leaders in the Church, for example to become parish Priest, Bishopand Pope, using such civil and democratic method. The church has a differentsystem of government from what any country or organization do. The way tochoose a leader in the Church is in nature so different. According to our readings today, there are two veryimportant elements in the process of appointing a leader both for religious andcivil life. They are education or formation and appointment. The prophet Isaiahsaid that with formation, a new leader in Eliakim was chosen by God, by not allowingunbelievers to become leaders. Only believers who can know and understand thepower of God and follow His commands. Through education or formation during a period of timewith Jesus, finally a leader was chosen in the person of the apostle Peter. Hewas appointed from a group of 12 apostles and many other disciples. The Lordalso formally appointed the apostles and disciples and giving them the key tosignify the legitimacy of the power that they should in their mission on behalfof Him. According to the scriptures, the key is used to open an access for thebelievers and to live with the Lord. The Lord Jesus wants to teach us that a leader in thisworld is a messenger of God. Even the birth of modern democracy has shaped acommon belief that all members of society represent the voice of God to electtheir leader. A leader who carries out God's will, is the one who alwaysbelieves that everything comes from God, everything exists because of God andto lead us to God.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord, bless us and fill us with Your loveso that we will always be faithful to You. Our Father who art in heaven ... Inthe name of the Father ...

Before you work any harder towards your goals this fall, there's one question worth asking first: are you actually chasing what you want? Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, gets honest about something ambitious women rarely stop to examine: the goals they're pursuing that were never really theirs to begin with. She shares why the friction you're feeling might not be a discipline problem at all.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why ambitious women are great at setting goals, but not every goal comes from a genuine desire (some come from expectations, comparison, or simply being the next logical step)Why Diane quit a commitment even though she invested money, made a plan, and had committed, and what Diane's coach asked that changed everythingThe difference between not wanting to do something and not wanting the outcome, and why that distinction matters more than you thinkWhat "should goals" actually sound like and why they feel heavy even when they sound impressiveWhy women often assume they're procrastinating when they might actually be resisting a goal that doesn't belong to themThe connection to Chasing: the spark that says "she stopped listening to me years ago", and what that means for the goals you're quietly ignoringThe client who wanted a promotion, and what doing the Wheel of Life revealed was actually underneath that goalWhy carrying the wrong goals into a busy season just creates more pressure, and why the fall is the perfect time to pause and check inThe reminder that sometimes the goal doesn't need to be dropped. It just needs to be achieved a different way (or made even bigger)The truth about friction: a goal you don't actually want will fight you every step of the way, and no amount of discipline can fix thatShe's Goaled Coaching Mastermind doors are open until September 4th at 11:59 pm Pacific. Details and application here: https://shes-goaled-coaching-mastermind.dynamicwomen.biz/Listen to the previous episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/youre-accomplishing-a-lot-so-why-do-you-still-feel-behind-with-diane-rolston-dw377Learn more about Diane's upcoming one-woman show: https://chasing-enough.dynamicwomen.biz/Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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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

Delivered by Thia Santos from the Church of Divine Mercy Shah Alam in the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ezekiel 16: 1-5.60.63; Rs psalm: Is 12: 2-3.4bcd.5-6; Matthew 19: 3-12.FAITHFUL FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END Our meditation today has the theme: Faithful from theBeginning to the End. Faith leads us to be bound from beginning to end, firstand last time with God. We have a covenant with God. God is eternal andunchangeable, so what He has decreed applies from the beginning to the end. A decree that is mentioned by our reading today is themarriage consent between a man and a woman. The basis for this covenant is thecreation of every man and woman in the image and likeness of God. Each of themis endowed with the ability to choose, like and ensure each one's love to thebeloved. This can happen thanks to God's intervention. That is why we believethat the marriage of a man and a woman depends very much on God's design andprovidence. The Lord, through the Church, continues this divine interventionto reach the moment of the celebration of sacred marriage. The love of a manand a woman celebrated in the Church is a sign that God blesses it. To this pointof celebration, the bond that has been made from the beginning is confirmedbefore God and the world, and should be maintained until the end of life. Godis eternal, so his decree and will must indeed be eternal. What if there is a failure that causes the marriage consentdoes not last? That was the problem that Moses faced in the first place withthe Israelites who divorced their spouses. This problem also happened in thetime of Jesus and then to our day. In essence, the act of destroying and breakingthe marriage covenant, Jesus says, is the sin of adultery. This is a great sin.This sin clearly offends God's plan and will.  How do we maintain and guard this bond of love? Theremust be many ways and signs. In the light of God's Word and today'scelebration, there is one way we can use to strengthen the bonds of marriageand family life. It is the way in to follow and imitate the model. We know thatthe ways of teaching, guiding, mentoring, and taking spiritual accompaniment shouldbe for us the useful and effective methods, but imitating examples are the mostconcrete and enduring way that one can do. Jesus Christ is our primary and precious model. Longbefore Jesus was born into the world, the prophet Ezekiel had already told hislisteners that God remained faithful even though man often acted unfaithfully.Because He remains faithful, He will always attract unfaithful people to returnto faithfulness. Saint Maxsimilian Kolbe and all the other saints are also ourmodels to become faithful to the end.    Letus pray. In the name of the Father... O Lord Jesus Christ, make us faithful asYou faithfully do the Father's will to the end. Hail Mary, full of grace ... Inthe name of the Father ...

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'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:

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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.

Dr. Jon Bruss, President of Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, INThe post The Hymn, “May God Bestow on Us His Grace” – Dr. Jon Bruss, 3/6/26 (0652, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..