Podcasts about invitations

Do cravings, fatigue, or hormonal shifts have you feeling like a stranger in your body? In this episode, I'm joined by Sema Özpekmezci for a grounded, compassionate conversation about chronic illness, women's health, perimenopause, hormones, and what it really means to listen to your body. We explore how midlife changes can feel confusing and how symptoms like cravings, energy dips, mood shifts, and inflammation can become invitations into deeper self-understanding. Sema also shares a powerful way to think about your hormones as the "CEO" of your body and why food, stress, blood sugar, sleep, and nervous system regulation all play a role in helping you feel balanced again. Inside this episode, we explore:

As we count down to Friday's release of Heaven Is Full of Criminals, I want to introduce you to the people who helped bring this song to life.Today's spotlight is on my friend, Craig Adams.Craig and I go back more than a few decades. He produced my album Hymns, Prayers, and Invitations ten years ago, and I've admired both his musicianship and his character ever since.Today, Craig serves as the executive director of the Center for Commercial Music in the School of Music and Worship Arts at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, but no matter how accomplished he becomes, he's remained one of the kindest, most generous people I've ever had the privilege of working with.On Heaven Is Full of Criminals, Craig contributed the beautiful background vocals, keyboards, and percussion that help give the song so much warmth and depth. His instinct is always to serve the song rather than himself, and that's one of the things I admire most about him as a musician and producer.There are people whose talent is obvious the moment you hear them. Craig is one of those people. But what makes him truly special is that his humility is every bit as remarkable as his ability.Quite honestly, this song would not be what it is without him.Thank you, Craig, for lending your gifts to this recording and for being such a faithful friend over the years.Heaven Is Full of Criminals releases this Friday. I can't wait for you to hear the beautiful work Craig helped create.Spotify Pre-Save · https://show.co/sOrc2zb This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

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Over the past weeks, we've explored the six core human needs and the shadows they create when they unconsciously drive our lives and leadership.We began with the need for certainty, which often becomes the need for control. We explored the need for variety and how it can create instability. We looked at significance, our desire to be seen and recognized, and at love and connection, where over-giving and people-pleasing often emerge. Finally, we reflected on the need for growth and how the pursuit of constant evolution can become exhausting when it never allows space for integration.Today, I want to close this series with the sixth and final need:The need for contribution.In many ways, I see this as the most mature of the six human needs.But it is also the easiest one to confuse with the others.What Is the Need for Contribution?The need for contribution is the desire to create meaningful impact beyond yourself.It is the desire to give back.To leave something better than you found it.To use your skills, experience, and life for something larger than your own success.Many people describe contribution as the highest expression of purpose.Yet there is an important question we rarely ask ourselves:From which place are we contributing?Because contribution can easily become another disguise for an unmet human need.Are you contributing because you need recognition?Then perhaps significance is still driving your actions.Are you contributing because helping others allows you to belong?Perhaps the need for love and connection is underneath.Are you contributing because it helps you learn and evolve?Perhaps growth is still leading the way.Contribution itself is not enough.The intention behind it matters.When Giving Is Another Way of ReceivingOne of the biggest lessons I've learned is that many of us give because, unconsciously, we hope to receive something in return.Recognition.Validation.Love.Belonging.Security.There is nothing wrong with these needs, they are deeply human.The invitation is simply to become aware of them.Healthy contribution begins when the act of giving is complete in itself.When giving is already fulfilling.When nothing needs to come back for the contribution to have meaning.That, for me, is where contribution becomes truly free.The Shadow of ContributionLike every human need, contribution also has its shadow.One of the most common expressions I see—particularly in women leaders—is over-giving.Helping everyone.Always being available.Giving expertise away for free.Putting others first.Feeling guilty for receiving.The intention is beautiful.But over time, it becomes unsustainable.Because contribution without receiving eventually creates depletion.Everything in nature exists in relationship.Breathing in. Breathing out.Giving. Receiving.Neither can exist without the other.One question worth reflecting on is:How comfortable are you receiving?Can you receive money without guilt?Can you receive appreciation without minimizing it? Say ‘Thank you'.Can you receive support without feeling indebted?Many people who love to contribute discover that receiving is actually much harder than giving.And yet both are necessary.My Own ShiftWhen I look back on my own career, I can clearly see how this need evolved over time.For many years, I worked in the gaming industry.I loved the creativity.I loved the innovation.I loved building teams and creating products that reached millions of people.I also received a great deal in return.Meaningful work.Recognition.Financial security.Growth.But eventually, a deeper question emerged.What am I contributing to?The games we created generated engagement, screen time, and significant revenue.From a business perspective, they were successful.But I also knew who some of our players were.I knew stories of people spending thousands of euros in games.People whose behavior resembled addiction more than entertainment.And I had to ask myself:Is this the impact I want to have?That question changed everything.It wasn't a judgment of the industry.It was an honest reflection on my own values.I realized that my deepest need was no longer growth.Or recognition.Or achievement.It had become contribution.That realization eventually led me toward coaching.Toward conscious leadership.Toward creating spaces where leaders examine not only what they build, but the impact they create on the people around them.When Contribution Becomes a Different QuestionAt some point in life, many people reach a quiet transition.They've achieved.They've grown.They've accumulated experience.And the question changes.Instead of asking:“How can I become more successful?”They begin asking:“What do I want to leave behind?”Contribution is no longer about building something bigger.It becomes about building something meaningful.For me, that has become the work.Helping leaders move from fear to love.From leading through control, ego, and survival...To leading from awareness, integrity, and the heart.That doesn't happen through strategy alone.It requires inner work.Because the quality of what we contribute will always reflect the quality of the place we are contributing from.Looking Back at the Six Human NeedsAs we close this series, I invite you to reflect on all six human needs.* Where do you seek certainty and control?* Where do you constantly chase novelty?* Where do you need recognition?* Where do you sacrifice yourself to maintain connection?* Where do you push yourself to keep growing?* And finally…How do all of these needs shape the way you contribute to the world?Every need is valid.Every need has a shadow.The goal is never to eliminate these needs.The goal is to become aware of them.Because awareness is where freedom begins.Reflection QuestionsTake some time to journal with these questions:* Which of the six human needs drives most of your decisions today?* When you contribute, what are you hoping to receive in return?* How comfortable are you with receiving?* What impact are you truly creating through your work?* If recognition, money, and status disappeared, would you still choose the same path?Closing ReflectionFor me, contribution is not about saving the world.It is about bringing more consciousness into it.Helping people move from fear to love.From unconscious patterns to awareness.From reacting to choosing.If this series has taught us anything, it is that our shadows are not something to eliminate.They are invitations.Invitations to understand ourselves more deeply.Because once we understand what has been driving us, we finally become free to choose a different way of leading, living, and contributing.And perhaps that is the greatest contribution any of us can make.Thanks for reading Rise and Play! 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Pastor/Elder Steve Brown preaches from Proverbs 9:1-18

Topical Sermons / Speaker:Berry Kercheville Every Member Has a Part: Can You Invite? Luke 5:27-32 What do we learn from this text? Levi was proactive and used an opportunity instead of having a private dinner party with Jesus. A meal together draws people closer to one another. Jesus came to call sinners to repentance. Who are the best opportunities? We are “salt.” We must touch the lives of “sinners” for them to be saved. There are two scriptural approaches churches and individuals have used to get Bible studies: Personal & Impersonal. Impersonal approaches are where we are inviting people to “come and see.” (Invitations to attend a church worship, group Bible study or via social media),  Jesus used an “impersonal” approach when he preached the parables in Matthew 13 to thousands. He transitioned to “personal” when some came into the house and asked the meaning of the parables. Personal approaches are more private, personal studies with one or two Christians. In these studies we can directly deal with the individual needs and questions of our friend. Opportunities may be created for this invitation by developing personal relationships and friendships. Do you need any more friends? (Example of the elderly group in Oregon)  Advantages and disadvantages:  The advantage of an impersonal approach is (1) that it is easier and less intimidating to inviter and invitee to offer a group Bible study than to be more direct with an individual “one on one” study. (2) Large groups of people can be invited at once.  The advantage of a personal approach is that the teacher can gain a deeper friendship or relationship that is so helpful in bringing a person to Christ. When we read 1 Thessalonians 2, we see the deep love between Paul and the church that was developed through Paul giving his life and soul to them.  Enables “reasoning” & answering personal questions. This exhibits Paul's teaching style: Paul “reasoned” (exchanged thought with thought) with the people he taught. As did Jesus, he often started with an impersonal approach (preaching to a synagogue group), but conversions came from the discussions from individuals who approached him after the sermon. Which approach should we use? That depends on the circumstances. Both approaches are needed. Impersonal approaches offer widespread invitations that can lead to personal studies. However, the most successful Bible studies in terms of coming to Christ, comes much easier from the personal approach. What is the best and easiest way to get an and opportunity to invite? Do you need any more friends?  Berry Kercheville The post Reaching The Lost: Every Member Has A Part: Can You Invite? appeared first on Woodland Hills Church of Christ.

This episode examines three emerging cybersecurity threats affecting healthcare organizations: Microsoft 365 Groups being exploited for calendar-based phishing attacks, newly discovered vulnerabilities in the widely used DICOM Toolkit that could impact medical imaging systems, and a data breach that originated through social engineering targeting third-party applications. The hosts provide actionable guidance on tightening platform configurations, vetting vendors, and strengthening staff training to address these preventable security gaps.

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What if God is working all around you, but you are missing the holy surprises? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares a powerful message about recognizing God's unexpected invitations, trusting His plan, and learning to say yes when He opens a door. After a conversation at church with Larry Stevens about Israel, adventure, and the unexpected ways God connects people, Doug reflects on the phrase "holy surprises" and how God often works through conversations, interruptions, friendships, closed doors, open doors, and opportunities we never saw coming. This episode explores how one faithful yes can lead to decades of impact. Doug shares stories from his own life, including unexpected connections through Youth for Christ, Johnny Cash, student missions, Mission Discovery, music ministry, Dr. Jay Strack, and the long chain of people God used to shape the Youth Worker on Fire podcast. Through Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 43:19, and the story of Gideon, Doug reminds listeners that God's surprises do not always make sense at first. Trust often comes before understanding. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to: • Recognize the holy surprises God places in your path • Trust God when His plan does not make sense yet • See interruptions as possible invitations • Remember that God prepared good works for you long ago • Say yes to the next faithful step • Look back and notice how God has been working all along • Help students, children, and the next generation recognize God's movement in their lives Whether you are a youth pastor, student ministry volunteer, parent, grandparent, teacher, mentor, or someone trying to follow Jesus more closely, this episode will help you open your eyes to the adventure God is already writing around you. For the next seven days, begin each morning with this prayer: "Help me recognize Your holy surprises today. Give me the courage to say yes." Then watch what God does. Your future may be one faithful yes away from your next holy surprise. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

In this special wedding-themed episode of ASK JANN, Jann and Sarah dive into various aspects of wedding planning leading up to her big day, including attire choices, guest list management, gift etiquette, and speech protocols. They also discuss the recent high-profile wedding of Taylor Swift with practical advice for listeners navigating their own wedding experiences. From bridesmaids to menu choices to creating new traditions, this episode is perfect for wedding season whether you're attending one as a guest, or planning a party yourself! #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to the Wedding Frenzy (02:57) Taylor Swift's Wedding Extravaganza (05:58) Wedding Attire Decisions (08:54) Navigating Guest Lists and Invitations (11:56) Gift Etiquette at Weddings (15:03) Speech Protocols for Weddings (17:54) Creative Party Favors and Personal Touches (23:31) Public Speaking Tips for Weddings (24:50) Creating New Traditions (26:42) Celebrating Love and Activism (28:55) Wedding Cake and Menu Choices (30:11) Bridesmaids and Individuality (32:06) Songs and Performances at Weddings (35:15) Wedding Planning and Control (39:22) Cultural Music Blends for the Wedding (41:37) Unique Wedding Favors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gay men over 40 know how to find sex. What most of them have never been taught is how to find connection. Court Vox is a certified sex and intimacy coach, founder of The Bodyvox, and one of the sharpest voices working with GBTQ men on what actually gets in the way of real intimacy. He joins Rick to talk about choice fatigue on dating apps, the ruptures that quietly kill relationships before they start, and why so much of what gay men call attraction is really just unexamined shame running the show. This is the conversation about desire that most men are not ready to have. Key Takeaways: How app culture creates choice fatigue that makes genuine connection harderWhy rupture and repair skills are the most underrated tools in any relationshipHow to tell the difference between facts and feelings when conflict hitsThe role homophobia and internalized misogyny play in gay men's attraction patternsWhy resistance to certain desires is almost always repression in disguiseWhat somatic coaching does that talk therapy alone cannot About Court Court Vox is a Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, based in Los Angeles CA . He is Founder of The Bodyvox. Through his courses, workshops, retreats, and private immersions, clients cultivate toys to unlock limitations and shame, to embrace a deeper sense of intimacy with their whole self. Traditional forms of therapy are done solely through talk, while the work of a somatic coach is to further this form of work via body-based exercises, experiential learning, and touch, in comfortable, judgment-free, and caring environments. Body acceptance, exploration of sensation and desires (and learning how to ask for what you want), boundary-setting and intimacy work are some of the many reasons clients seek this form of learning. Vox is a sex educator experienced working with clients of all sexualities and genders and has been featured in AskMen.com, Cosmopolitan, and Well & Good magazines. He offers workshops and retreats across the globe for GBTQ men, and is also part of an elite team of sex educators that create the celebrated program for women, Back to the Body. His online course and community, Invitations to Intimacy, offers foundations in embodiment suited for the eroticerotic, as well as a community of like-minded individuals to support one another on their journey. Attend Courts Events in 2026 Camp Connect Connect - Joshua Tree Connect With Court Website Instagram Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community

Certified fraud examiner, Professor at Governors State University, and expert on all things fraud, William Kresse, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest scams. From job offers and text messages to fake party invites, fraud never sleeps.

We maybe psych ourselves out when it comes to making invitations, but it's better to be making bad invitations than to make no invitations...    As always, support our work by going here!join the monthly marriage membership here!join our email newsletter list here!catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost.org/podcasts/see what we have upcoming in terms of events here: https://ouroutpost.org/events/send us an email at hello@ouroutpost.orgIf you're a Catholic husband, you can get a free course on "Happy Wife, Happy Life"-- discover the truths and the lies behind the sentiment, and learn a little more about leadership in the home! https://ouroutpost.kit.com/happywifehappylifeand please rate, review, and share!

As we celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary, what if we paused to ask a different kind of question?What keeps returning?In this episode of The Heartlifter Way, Janell explores how God often speaks not through dramatic explanations but through gentle repetition—a recurring longing, a meaningful metaphor, a tiny oak tree with its acorn still attached. Discover how paying attention to what keeps returning can deepen your discernment, expand your capacity to notice God's invitations, and gently shape who you are becoming.Because sometimes the invitation that keeps returning is the one your heart has been preparing to receive all along.

Today I am here with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of the wonderful sleep podcast Nothing Much Happens, the amazing mindfulness podcast First This, and the lively and delightful podcast Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. Kathryn'new book, On the Street Where You Live, comes out next month, in July 2026. Here is her Instagram, a great place to see what's going on with Kathryn and her creations!Kathryn is intentionally cultivating joy. She began drawing earlier this year, despite having aphantasia (lack of visual imagery – no sound, colours, shapes or forms) and is loving the playful creativity. She's taking online courses and filling her walls with new designs.In our conversation today, Kathryn reflects on letting go of perfectionism and claiming the identity of ‘writer' simply because she chooses to.How she got hereKathryn once believed she wasn't creative, surrounded by artistic friends and family. Over time she learned creativity is a practice. She's now 400+ episodes into Nothing Much Happens, on her second book and running three podcasts.Growing up in Flint, Michigan, she told herself bedtime stories from the age of four. After 20 years teaching yoga/meditation, storytelling was a more accessible way to help people rest and regulate.Kathryn has known sound designer Bob Wittersheim for some time and when she started working with him on Nothing Much Happens, he worked for free. Kathryn describes his compassionate and protective energy and credits him with grounding her.Characters and perspectivesKathryn realised early on that all her stories lived in the same universe. Writing in first person helps listeners to ‘pull the story around them' and she includes a broad range of representative characters. Her upcoming book expands this catalogue of characters. She is now experimenting with a more eagle‑eyed view of the village while keeping her intuitive, centered style. She wants to stay inspired and genuine.InclusivityAs a queer woman, Kathryn values creating spaces where everyone feels safe. We discuss the joy of stories where characters live freely and fully.Anorexia and OrthorexiaKathryn speaks openly about her eating disorders, now seven years into recovery. She reflects on the years lost and the creativity gained since healing; she wants to model recovery.Recovery and identityHere is a lovely moment in our conversation – I share how First This supported me during a period of reclaiming my name and intuition. Kathryn emphasises that creators often help people they'll never meet. She quotes the Regina Spektor song ‘Better', with the line ‘If you never say your name out loud to anyone they can never ever call you by it'. Kathryn describes bodily awareness, connection, her dog beside her, and the joy of this conversation as what feels present for her in this moment.I'm filled with gratitude, to have had this conversation and to be able to bring it to you.Invitations to Play with Kay* I'm offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events* If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about* Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation* Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted)Cheers and lots of love to you today!Art Creativity & Wellbeing 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 kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

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The Rebbe encourages diplomatic efforts to receive more invitations for lectures, emphasizing that the main goal is spreading Chassidus, even if diplomacy is not always possible. He also blesses the recipient and his wife for success in their communal and personal endeavors. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/012/005/4079

Now is the time for golden dreams, for your imagination to dance with reality and weave ideas into form. Now is the time to root deep, to reach out, to rise up.Happy Summer and welcome to this week's Rituals of Returning newsletter with more allies for summer flourishing! We also have some beautiful color experiment goddesses ready for you in the shop. This week's magic:13 minute mini ritual video: Allow, let go, createtiny video slideshow from my own family Summer Solstice ritualApril/May prayerbook flip-through video.May handbook mini flip-throughReplay from our 2000 Days of Goddess live celebration including free printable booklets!Back to the Roots collection with so many free resources from this month!My poem Skunkwatching was published in Thimble Literary Magazine this month.bonus baby skunk video that we delighted in seeing just this past weekend!And, I made the shortlist in the Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest with my tiny story: Warmblooded.New essay on Feminism and Religion: EarthprayerBack to the Roots!Back to the Roots is now drawing to a close after celebrating our 2000th day of #30DaysofGoddess! Make sure to check out the collection where all of the free posts are available.And, grab your welcome kit with beautiful journals and customizable covers.Life's Bits and Pieces:A chant for summer:Roots below and sun above,I'm held in wisdom,held in love. Waters flowand clear light shines,summer's magic is now mine. reading: (to self) Red Rising—a little violent and disturbing and disheartening (a blend of Hunger Games meets Ender's Game), this book is also immediately engaging and swoops you right up into this sci-fi world of far-future colonists of Mars and how they have stratified society into a brutal color-caste system. Naturally, we must rely on a plucky, gifted, unwillingly heroic 16 year old to save the day (world).(to kids) Into Battle, book five in the Seventh Tower series—almost finished with this one (also color-caste based society with Red at the bottom, interestingly!). We're starting to get a little annoyed by some elements of this series, I have to admit. I don't want to spoil it, but sometimes the plucky, unwillingly heroic, teenagers get a little too “promoted” through the ranks than makes any logical sense.(still listening to with Tanner): How to Trap a Tiger—we've got about 20 minutes left in this one. Rooted in Korean folklore, but set in modern times.Note: I am on Fable if you want to follow along with what I read there!Resource Reminders:Intro audio about the Goddess Magic Mystery SchoolI've started to add our monthly activation replay videos for this year's #30DaysofGoddess practice to the homepage! Scroll past the “2026 Practice Updates” section to access the videos. Note: Live monthly activations are available to any member of the Goddess Magic Mystery School Patreon community free and paid both!FREE class:forty week Intro to Goddess Studies class!Gift a Goddess Magic membership to a friend!Allow, Let Go, Create: More Allies for SummerHappy Summer!I return to the roots.I return to now,to the pulse beneath all the noise,to the ripeness of this moment. I let presencetransport meinto the sacred.In this week's video, I share our supplemental herbal ally, Linden, and our animal ally, House Mouse, inviting us to return to beginner's mind, embrace imperfection, and create our lives with quiet, persistent joy.Reminder: I do create monthly handbooks for members of our Goddess Magic Mystery School community and June's handbook is available here.Expanded post available here.May we have patience with our infinite dreams and our beautifully human limitations. May we make space for deep listening to our heart's longings and trust in inner wisdom.May we remember that we are woven into a magnificent web of magic,supported, connected, and enough.May we be soft but persistentas we continue to create lives we love to live.Questions to consider:What attracted you to a goddess faith, or an earth-based path, or to everyday magic and sacred living?Can you allow space for mystery in your days? Side note: this reminds me of a quote I read after making this video: “God is the name of the blanket we throw over the mystery to give it shape.” (Barry Taylor)How might you tackle the challenges in your life by going in small?How might we tackle some ordinary situations in our lives that are heaping up and asking for attention—one book, one box, one basket, one item at a time?Can you allow yourself to go back to the roots?AffirmationsI am flexible as I build my future.I protect my resources by surrounding them with what I love.I take on my tasks with a playful air.I take care of what I love.I open my hands and let go.I allow my life to be as it is.I allow ease.I allow joy.I allow discovery.I allow transformation.I allow myself to go back to the roots.I create my life with joy.I accept this moment.Flowering Where We AreJune holds the full creative power of the year—everything lush, buzzing, ripening, in bloom.And still…sometimes we don't feel ready for all the brightness and busyness.In our Simple and Sacred circle this month, we honored that it's okay if this isn't your year to be in full blossom, maybe you're strengthening roots instead of showing flowers.You are no less magical for blooming slowly. Does it feel like this is a root-growing summer or a flower-showing summer for you?"the faithfulness I can imagine would be a weedflowering in tar, a blue energy piercingthe massed atoms of a bedrock disbelief"—Adrienne RichIn our Community Practice last week, I shared an essay by Daniela Molnar called “Flowering in Tar" (Oregon Humanities). She invites us into our senses for a "geohaptic" connection. Imagine that your six senses—touch, sight, sound, taste, smell, and intuition—are six thick roots extending from your body down, down, down to the center of the planet, where they anchor into what Annie Dillard once called Holy the Firm. Holy the Firm can be whatever you name as ultimate:• Goddess/God• gravity or time• molten metal or mystery• the sacred, the absolute, the hum at the center of thingsFrom that core, these roots rise back through the layers of the earth—rock and soil, water and air—reaching into your veins, your skin, your bones, your mind, and heart."You are socketed into the living world through your senses."This deep rooting is a gift.And, a quote to remember and draw strength from:“When the world feels hard, remember this: We live on a planet where trees feed their dying elders through underground rivers of root and fungus. Where whales carry songs older than memory across entire oceans and octopuses dream in shifting colour. Where every breath we take is given by trees and the algae drifting through the sea. Where plants rise around us as medicine, monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles on wings softer than paper, and tiny birds navigate by sensing the earth itself. Where starlight travels for millions of years before touching the earth, and tiny seeds break open stone in their longing for light.”-- Brigit Anna McNeilNote: this section was part of my Back to the Roots series free on Patreon.A summer blessing…And so,we crossed the thresholdinto summer,the vision we breathed into beingon the winter solsticehas now taken form.May we have the courage neededto stand in this liminal space,one foot in creative darkness,one foot in bright possibility.Let us look into our own cupped hands,seeing the seed dreamwe have nourished,that we've planted and protectedis now ready to bloom and thrive.Let us clear space around it.Let us weed awaywhat is not needed.Let us step backand invite the heat and passionof summer's lightto invigorate and strengthenthat which we have so patiently tended.It is now when the visionswe have nurturedbecome real.Sending love to all of you.Keep living your magic, Molly, Mark, + Family This is a public episode. 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A reflective one today. I am getting to be a facilitator at the Rebels for Peace Summer Internship Program, and in this episode I give you a little bit of what I'll be bringing to them.Questions for reflection:1. What do I like, what do I enjoy doing?2. What's an example of a time that I showed courage, even just a tiny amount?3. How is this thing that sucks, a gift?I'd love to hear – drop me a line at my contact page! You'll see a message there that says: “There are no strangers. Only friends not yet met.”Invitations to Play with Kay* I'm offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events* come join a lovely community! It's called Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about* Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation* Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted)Cheers and much love, KayArt Creativity & Wellbeing 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 kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about rescinding weekend getaway invitations, staking unwanted yard signs, choosing the right stationery, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What should I do when someone I'm dating gives my spot on a trip away before I have time to accept?Do I have to let my hosts pay for dinner out when I'd rather treat them?Can I back out of being a wedding plus-one now that I know my partner is in the wedding party?What should I do when a political candidate puts a sign in my yard without my permission?Which stationery should I use for a thank-you note to my employer?THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWA4 PaperYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call, text, or email us your questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy some fabulous official merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Leighton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leah Bonnema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Producer & Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Leighton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Paravonian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ADVERTISE ON OUR SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for details⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 311See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Projector Frequency Immersion, featuring San Pedro begins July 7. Learn more & enroll HERE.Participants in the Projector Frequency Immersion are welcome to receive 20% off Rooted with the code PROJECTOR20. Purchase HERE.What if the key to working less, burning out less, and making better decisions was already built into your design? In this fascinating conversation, Human Design expert Evelyn Levenson shares how discovering Human Design transformed her life and career after years of success that still left her feeling unfulfilled. She explains what Human Design actually is, why it resonates so deeply with so many people, and how understanding your energetic blueprint can help you navigate life with greater clarity, ease, and self-trust.You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/28tsuj2m

I'm excited to bring you today's deep, beautiful, very warm and loving conversation.Today's guest, Mheena Bhasin, is a violist, mother of two and Pleasure Activist living in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Her work centers the arts as a vital part of civic life and community wellbeing.Mheena feels deep gratitude for her life, her family and her community. She has co-created a concert series with her husband, that brings world-class artists into neighbourhood spaces and sees music as a vehicle for community care and connection.Programming includes concerts for neurodivergent youth, lunchtime town-square performances, and wellbeing concerts.Pleasure activism is integrated into her work, especially with women, through music, movement, meditation and love as a source of energy.How she got hereMheena began her training in music at the age of four. Her early classical training was intense and rule-bound. Music was always her way of feeling deeply and now she teaches others to access that same inner wellspring.About ten years ago music had become a source of anxiety and pressure and Mheena experienced burnout. Moving from New York to San Francisco gave her a clean slate to rebuild her relationship with music. She learned to pause, reset and choose what to return to. Pregnancy and early motherhood planted the seeds for her current work.How did pleasure activism come into her life?Mheena was inspired by adrienne maree brown's book Pleasure Activism and Audre Lorde's essay Uses of the Erotic, which helped her understand that pleasure is a birthright, not a hierarchy or commodity.Pleasure is not escapism, but feeling safe, beautiful and fully alive. Society often misinterprets pleasure as indulgence or hypersexuality, when it can be as simple as sensory presence and love.Mheena doesn't label herself an activist but sees activism as putting a stake in the ground, naming your values, being willing to be seen and going first so others feel permitted to follow.At the time of our recording, Mheena was on day 11 of a gratitude practice. She encourages building a toolbox of small, accessible ways to return to love and aliveness to yourself.On her website, www.Mheenabhasin.com, she offers a free pleasure meditation and a 75-minute meditation practice for those who'd like to go deeper.Mheena welcomes conversations with anyone exploring pleasure in their life.Hope you enjoy this one!Invitations to Play with Kay* I'm offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events* If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about* Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation* Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted)Cheers and lots of love to you today

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were not treated like radioactive outcasts after Epstein's first arrest; in many elite circles, they were still welcomed, tolerated, or quietly absorbed back into the social machinery of high society. Epstein's 2006 arrest and 2008 conviction should have made him untouchable, but money, access, famous friends, private jets, philanthropy, and the protective manners of the ultra-wealthy helped soften the consequences. Maxwell, especially, remained a social bridge: polished, connected, fluent in the language of aristocrats, billionaires, academics, royals, and political insiders. She could move through rooms where Epstein himself might have been more awkward or conspicuous, and her presence helped normalize him even after the public record showed he was a convicted sex offender.That is what makes their post-arrest social access so damning. These were not obscure figures hiding on the margins; they were people with visible ties to royalty, finance, science, media, politics, and elite philanthropy, and many around them chose convenience over conscience. Invitations, dinners, conferences, private gatherings, and introductions continued because Epstein still had something powerful people valued: money, connections, mystique, and proximity to other powerful people. Maxwell helped launder that access socially, presenting Epstein's world as glamorous, exclusive, and useful rather than predatory. In the end, their continued welcome in high society showed how elite networks can function as insulation, turning scandal into gossip, criminality into inconvenience, and victims into background noise.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were not treated like radioactive outcasts after Epstein's first arrest; in many elite circles, they were still welcomed, tolerated, or quietly absorbed back into the social machinery of high society. Epstein's 2006 arrest and 2008 conviction should have made him untouchable, but money, access, famous friends, private jets, philanthropy, and the protective manners of the ultra-wealthy helped soften the consequences. Maxwell, especially, remained a social bridge: polished, connected, fluent in the language of aristocrats, billionaires, academics, royals, and political insiders. She could move through rooms where Epstein himself might have been more awkward or conspicuous, and her presence helped normalize him even after the public record showed he was a convicted sex offender.That is what makes their post-arrest social access so damning. These were not obscure figures hiding on the margins; they were people with visible ties to royalty, finance, science, media, politics, and elite philanthropy, and many around them chose convenience over conscience. Invitations, dinners, conferences, private gatherings, and introductions continued because Epstein still had something powerful people valued: money, connections, mystique, and proximity to other powerful people. Maxwell helped launder that access socially, presenting Epstein's world as glamorous, exclusive, and useful rather than predatory. In the end, their continued welcome in high society showed how elite networks can function as insulation, turning scandal into gossip, criminality into inconvenience, and victims into background noise.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were not treated like radioactive outcasts after Epstein's first arrest; in many elite circles, they were still welcomed, tolerated, or quietly absorbed back into the social machinery of high society. Epstein's 2006 arrest and 2008 conviction should have made him untouchable, but money, access, famous friends, private jets, philanthropy, and the protective manners of the ultra-wealthy helped soften the consequences. Maxwell, especially, remained a social bridge: polished, connected, fluent in the language of aristocrats, billionaires, academics, royals, and political insiders. She could move through rooms where Epstein himself might have been more awkward or conspicuous, and her presence helped normalize him even after the public record showed he was a convicted sex offender.That is what makes their post-arrest social access so damning. These were not obscure figures hiding on the margins; they were people with visible ties to royalty, finance, science, media, politics, and elite philanthropy, and many around them chose convenience over conscience. Invitations, dinners, conferences, private gatherings, and introductions continued because Epstein still had something powerful people valued: money, connections, mystique, and proximity to other powerful people. Maxwell helped launder that access socially, presenting Epstein's world as glamorous, exclusive, and useful rather than predatory. In the end, their continued welcome in high society showed how elite networks can function as insulation, turning scandal into gossip, criminality into inconvenience, and victims into background noise.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Tuesday June 9, 2026II Week After PentecostIn today's episode, Proverbs 9 brings the opening section of Proverbs to a powerful conclusion by presenting two competing invitations: the call of Wisdom and the call of Folly.Lady Wisdom calls out with truth, offering understanding, maturity, and life.In contrast, Lady Folly is loud, seductive, and deceptive. She promises excitement and secret pleasures, but she hides the fact that her path leads to destruction.The chapter reminds us that life is shaped by the invitations we accept. Every day we are presented with choices that either draw us closer to God's wisdom or lure us toward foolishness. The difference often comes down to humility—the willingness to receive correction, seek understanding, and submit our lives to God's truth.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why prayers are invitations into becoming not shortcuts to receivingHow activation is where the real work begins — not where it endsWhy bold prayers come with bold preparation attachedHow God gives you the blessing and the becoming at the same timeWhy resistance after prayer isn't a sign you're wrong — it's a sign you're growing into what you asked forWhat it means to receive what you prayed for and then continue growing with itAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

An invitation to reawaken imagination: as we journey toward our shared sabbatical pilgrimage, we're invited to engage imagination just as Jesus did—opened to faith, primed for hope, and restored to love—that we might join him in imagining the world made new.

In today's sermon, Pastor Darrell preaches from Psalm 23 and John 10, in which we learn of our Good Shepherd's gracious provision and invitations that He grants to us.  Central in experiencing the life that the Lord offers is our listening to and responding to His voice and guidance.  He invites us to find our satisfaction in the gracious provision He offers. 

In this episode of Ask and Answered by Soul, Jennifer Urezzio sits down with Deborah Keevan, founder of Highlander Press, bestselling author, and champion for women's voices, to discuss the power of sharing your story unapologetically. Together, they explore why storytelling begins with creating safety within yourself and how writing—or even speaking—your story can be a profound healing tool. Deborah shares that many people believe their stories aren't important enough to tell, when in reality, our experiences often become the very thing that helps others feel seen, understood, and less alone. Jennifer and Deb discuss how our past experiences, pain, and perceptions shape the stories we tell ourselves, and how revisiting those stories from a healed perspective can reveal new truths, gifts, and wisdom. They also offer practical advice for aspiring writers, including letting the first draft be messy, using voice-to-text tools, and focusing less on perfection and more on authenticity. The conversation ultimately reminds us that our stories are not just about us—they are invitations. Invitations for others to heal, connect, and recognize that they are not walking this journey alone. You can learn more about Deborah at https://deborahkevin.com/ About Deborah Deborah Kevin (KEY-vin) is the founder of Highlander Press, bestselling author of Shelf Life: A Field Guide to Long-Term Author Success, and an unapologetic disruptor of the status quo. She's on a mission to elevate women's voices and help changemakers share their stories with impact and heart. An adventurer at heart, Debby has trekked the Camino de Santiago and thrives on exploring the world with her family. A magic believer, French Press enthusiast, and master of irreverent humor, she brings warmth, wit, and bold truth-telling to everything she touches. The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. To learn more about your soul's answers and purpose, access your free guide at  www.themythsofpurpose.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An invitation to deepen soul friendship: as we journey toward our shared sabbatical pilgrimage, we're invited to seek our anamchara—our "soul friend"—that in knowing and being known, we might abide in love, increase in joy, and come to rest in the God who calls us friends.

I am soooo excited to bring you this conversation, a Roundtable with the Rebels for Peace leaders! Here's how Zoom summarized the conversation…In this Roundtable, Rebels for Peace Prince Jimmar, Logan Griggs-Mitchell, Devlin Chestang and Melina Navarette explored the concept of peace and its impact on their personal and professional lives, sharing their experiences before and after joining the organization. The team discussed the importance of being rebels for the right reasons and how their work with youth in Chicago has transformed their own lives and perspectives. They also shared their visions for expanding Rebels for Peace nationwide and worldwide, emphasizing the need for social-emotional learning and creativity in education. The conversation highlighted the team's commitment to empowering youth and creating positive change in their community.Nuts & BoltsFind Rebels for Peace in Instagram by clicking here, and in Facebook by clicking here.Hear more deeply from each Rebel: Here you can find each of our individual conversations, Melina Navarette's here, Devlin Chestang's here, Prince Jimmar's here, and Logan Griggs-Mitchell's here. Thank you for being here!Invitations to Play* I'm offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events* If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about* Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation* Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted)Cheers and lots of love to you today!Art Creativity & Wellbeing 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 kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Click for the Review Guide: Offer, Acceptance, and Mutual AssentContract Formation: Mastering the Objective Theory and Key DoctrinesUnderstanding whether parties have actually reached a binding agreement is fundamental to contract law—and it's trickier than it seems. This episode breaks down the critical gateway question: Did a valid, enforceable contract really form? We explore the core principles, from the objective theory of mutual assent to the mechanics of offers, acceptances, and revocations, all tailored for law students aiming for exam mastery.Most offers are revocable—unless you know how the law creates airtight exceptions that turn those promises into enforceable contracts. In this episode, we crack the code of contract formation, revealing the hidden rules that determine when a deal is truly binding—and when it's just talk. If you've ever wondered how a simple email or a handshake becomes a legal obligation, this is your essential playbook.We unpack the core doctrine that courts rely on: the objective theory of mutual assent. You'll discover why what parties outwardly express matters far more than what they secretly think. From the classic “meeting of the minds” myth to the real-world standards courts use—considerations like context, tone, and behavior—this episode illuminates how courts see sincerity in actions, not words alone. Expect concrete examples: a motorcycle sale at a loud party versus a detailed napkin contract from a restaurant. These highlight how outward manifestations, shaped by setting, tone, and circumstances, form the backbone of enforceability.Key topics include: how to identify a valid offer versus an invitation to negotiate; the crucial difference between preliminary negotiations and binding proposals; and the specific ways offers terminate—through lapse, rejection, death, destruction, or revocation. We break down legal nuances like the mailbox rule—why acceptance becomes effective as soon as you send it—and how exceptions such as option contracts, firm offers under the UCC, promissory estoppel, and beginning unilateral performance solidify irrevocability. Plus, we cover how courts interpret “matching” acceptance versus varied responses, and the subtle but crucial line between mere inquiries and binding agreement.Why does this all matter? Because misunderstanding these rules can lead to costly mistakes—both in law school exams and real-world deals. Every piece of doctrine we discuss builds a foundation for reliable transactions in a complex economy. The broader importance? As technology advances—think AI and smart contracts—the objective theory will face unprecedented challenges. How will courts interpret code and algorithms that make outward signs of assent less human, more machine-generated? These are the questions shaping the future of contract law and commerce.Perfect for law students preparing for final exams, future lawyers, or anyone who wants to see through the smoke and mirrors of dealmaking, this episode arms you with the precise insight you need to master contract formation. Understand the rules of engagement—because in the law of promises, outwards, not inward, truth is what counts.Main Topics Covered:The Objective Theory of Mutual Assent: How outward manifestations define intentDistinguishing Offers from Invitations to Treat: Specificity, context, and the role of languageThe Formation Timeline: When is an offer made, accepted, or terminated?Revocation, Rejection, and Irrevocable Offers: The four key exceptions and how consideration, UCC rules, reliance, and performance influence revocabilityAcceptance Mechanics: How matching terms, timing, and method of acceptance determine contract validityThe Impact of Silence and Conduct: When silence can constitute acceptance based on prior dealings or benefit-takingThe Battle of the Forms: How the UCC's flexible rule manages boilerplate and conflicting terms in sale of goodsTimelines and the Mailbox Rule: Dispatch and receipt ru

An invitation to encounter beauty: as we journey toward our shared sabbatical pilgrimage, we're invited to ask for beauty, dwell in it, gaze upon it, and seek it in every moment, that we might encounter our Beautiful God.

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ON ADVENTURE PODCAST  |  EPISODE 70 Episode 70: Saying Yes to the Right Invitations with Colin Stroud                                Episode Description What if your next great adventure is not a destination at all, but a willingness to say yes to the breadcrumbs life keeps dropping in front of you? Colin Stroud is a 26-year-old credit card rewards consultant, founder of Go Somewhere, and one of the fastest growing voices on LinkedIn in the points and miles space. He grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of an OB/GYN and a nurse midwife who met delivering a baby together, and he was on track for a more traditional path until a six-week Spanish immersion trip to Oviedo at 16 cracked the world wide open. From there it was Italy on a $380 flight, a Catholic mission to Poland, an unlikely run at Ave Maria University in south Florida, an early marriage and a baby on the way before he had even graduated, and a first job in life insurance case design that he knew almost immediately was not it. What followed is a story about paying attention. A coworker mentioned the Chase Trifecta. A LinkedIn post about points went viral and got picked up by The Washington Post. A side hustle turned into consulting calls, then into a community for business owners, then into a full-time business helping families and entrepreneurs unlock travel they thought they could not afford. We talk about why early travel rewires you, what it actually takes to leave a steady paycheck, the difference between dopamine and meaning, why family life and entrepreneurship feel like the truest adventures of his life right now, and the surprising decision he and his wife made after almost moving to Hawaii. Colin makes a strong case that the go somewhere life is not always about getting on a plane, and that learning to be rooted where your feet are can be its own kind of expedition.   Episode Highlights 00:00  From cheap flights as a teenager to a full-time business helping people unlock travel 06:00  World Youth Day in Poland, six weeks of Spanish immersion in Oviedo, and catching the travel bug 14:00  Marriage, a baby on the way, and a first job in life insurance that did not fit 18:00  Discovering the Chase Trifecta and stepping into the points world 23:00  The first viral LinkedIn post and a Washington Post quote that changed everything 25:00  Quitting in November 2024 and going full-time on Go Somewhere 30:00  Almost moving to Hawaii, pumping the brakes, and rethinking what travel does for young kids 34:00  Why family life and entrepreneurship are the truest adventures of his life right now 39:00  Measuring yourself: finally finding feedback after years of feeling stuck 47:00  The two ingredients behind a viable internet business: clear writing and consistent humility 55:00 What adventure means now and where to find Colin online   Connect with Colin Stroud LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinstroud Website: gosomewhere.world Newsletter: The Go Somewhere Newsletter at gosomewhere.world Email: colin@gosomewhere.world   Connect with the On Adventure Podcast Hosted by Josh Self, financial advisor and everyday explorer. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms Follow on Instagram for short-form clips and behind-the-scenes content Connect on Facebook: On Adventure Podcast with Josh Self Connect on LinkedIn: Josh Self Subscribe to the Patreon for more content! If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it

WHAT a conversation we get to experience today! Rebels for Peace Co-Founder and Executive Director Prince Jimmar joins me to share deeply about his own journey, and how connected his journey is with the beautiful organization he now leads. Growing up, Prince felt cast into roles that were the opposite of how he knew himself to be. Hearing him share about breaking free of those roles, it becomes clear how inevitable Rebels for Peace was. How inevitable that Prince found a way to serve and support from his full and open heart.Over the coming weeks we'll get to spend time with several of Prince's Rebels for Peace team (we heard last time from Program Coordinator and Lead Facilitator Logan Griggs-Mitchell), and we will wind up the series with a Roundtable. What fun!Hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation about choosing with awareness the roles that we inhabit. Choosing to love ourselves and then seeing what gets created from there… and taking a deep dive into the magnificent co-creation today's guest has co-founded and grown.Nuts & BoltsFind Prince in Instagram by clicking here, and in Facebook by clicking here.Find Rebels for Peace in Instagram by clicking here, and in Facebook by clicking here.Next up: Rebels for Peace Youth Leader and Facilitator Devlin Chestang. Thank you for being here!Invitations to PlayI am offering a series of workshops throughout 2026! They are designed to help you feel aligned and alive.Learn more and register at my events page.Come to the retreat that I'm hosting in SeptemberOr, hear more about itCome be in company with some like-minded souls in the Dreamers and Doers Online CommunityConnect with me to talk about coaching or facilitationOr, apply to work 1-1 with meCheers!Love, KayArt Creativity & Wellbeing 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 kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” - Proverbs 19:21 We're often told to plan for the future. Build a budget. Set retirement goals. Create a roadmap for success. And those things can be wise and helpful. But what happens when the future doesn't follow the plan? That's a tension many people experience but rarely talk about: the paradox of planning. Scripture teaches that planning matters—but it also reminds us that even our best plans are never the final word. Planning Is a Biblical Practice Whether it's a financial roadmap, a retirement timeline, or a weekly budget, planning helps us prepare for what lies ahead. And the Bible affirms that kind of wisdom. In Proverbs 6, we're told to consider the ant. Without anyone directing her, she gathers food in the proper season and prepares for what's ahead (Proverbs 6:6–8). The lesson is clear: be diligent, think ahead, and use today wisely to prepare for tomorrow. Planning itself is not the problem. In fact, planning can be an act of stewardship. It reflects responsibility, foresight, and wise management of the resources God has entrusted to us. When Planning Becomes Self-Reliance But planning carries a subtle danger. What begins as wisdom can slowly drift into self-reliance. Once we build a plan, it can be easy to believe we control the outcome. We may not say it out loud, but deep down, we start thinking, I've got this figured out. That's why James offers a strong warning: “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit'—yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring.” (James 4:13–14) James is not condemning planning. He is confronting presumption—planning that assumes we are in control and forgets our dependence on God. This is the paradox we must learn to embrace: Plan wisely. Trust deeply. Prepare diligently. Surrender completely. Our plans should never replace our dependence on God. They should reflect it. Paul's Redirected Plan The apostle Paul gives us a powerful example of this in Acts 16. Paul and his companions had a clear strategy. They intended to preach in Asia. It was thoughtful, strategic, and mission-driven. But the Holy Spirit prevented them from going there. They tried another route toward Bithynia, but again they were redirected. Then Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia saying, “Come over and help us.” That moment changed the course of Christian history. Instead of continuing east, the gospel crossed into Europe for the first time. Paul had a plan—but God had a greater one. What looked like an interruption was actually divine guidance. When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan The same can be true for us. A job opportunity falls through. An investment underperforms. A door closes unexpectedly. A timeline shifts. Our instinct is often to assume something has gone wrong. But what if those moments are invitations? Invitations to trust Invitations to listen Invitations to let God lead Sometimes what feels like a setback is actually a redirection toward something better than we imagined. Hold Your Plans With Open Hands Faithful planning doesn't mean gripping our plans with a clenched fist. It means holding them with open hands. The late pastor and author Tim Keller once said, “You can make plans, but you cannot make outcomes.” That captures the heart of biblical planning. We are called to think ahead, act wisely, and steward well. But outcomes never ultimately rest in our hands. As Proverbs 16:9 reminds us: “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Where Real Peace Is Found When we understand this, something beautiful happens. Our peace no longer depends on whether everything unfolds according to our timeline. Instead, our peace rests in the One who holds the future. Budgets, goals, strategies, and financial plans are useful tools—but they are not our security. God alone is. So make plans. Work diligently. Think wisely. But hold every plan loosely enough that God can redirect it. Because sometimes His detours become our greatest blessings. Want to Explore This More Deeply? If this idea resonates with you, Rob West explores it further in Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship. The devotional is designed to help you see every part of your financial life—saving, giving, planning, and investing—through the lens of Scripture and the joy of trusting God with all He has entrusted to you. You can order your copy or place a bulk order for your church or small group at FaithFi.com/Shop. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: My family is struggling to make ends meet in ministry. Should I cash out a taxable investment account to pay off our low-rate mortgage and create more monthly margin? My emergency fund is in a government money market fund at Fidelity, but it's not FDIC-insured. Should I move it to a bank account or leave it there? We're raising four granddaughters and paying about $1,000 a month for whole life policies with cash value. Should we cash them out and invest the money instead? My 92-year-old mother wants her Connecticut home to go directly to my wife, avoid probate, and reduce the chance of challenges. What's the best way to transfer it? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) TreasuryDirect.gov Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. 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I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with Logan Griggs-Mitchell, Lead Facilitator and Program Coordinator of Rebels for Peace, a youth-led nonprofit on Chicago's South Side. The Rebels for Peace support kids to "let their environment be a product of them,” rather than feeling like they're stuck being a product of their environment.Over the coming weeks we'll get to spend time with several of Logan's colleagues in Rebels for Peace, and we will wind up the series with a Roundtable conversation. Today, settle in for a wonderful conversation about fostering resiliency beginning at very young ages; the simple and joyful ways that Rebels for Peace brings in the money that fuels their programs; and what it really looks like to build trust with kids who so often get discounted or pushed away.Thank you for being here!Nuts & BoltsFind Logan in LinkedIn by clicking here.Learn more about Rebels for Peace by clicking here.Next up: Rebels for Peace Co-Founder and Executive Director Prince Jimmar. Invitations to Play with Coach KayLearn more and register at my events page.Come to the retreat that I'm hosting in SeptemberOr, hear more about itCome be in company with some like-minded souls in the Dreamers and Doers Online CommunityConnect with me to talk about coaching or facilitationOr, apply to work 1-1 with meCheers!Love, KayArt Creativity & Wellbeing 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 kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Mustapha Salmi est l'un des coureurs les plus suivis en France. Marathonien de 23 ans évoluant sous les couleurs de Puma, créateur de contenu et fondateur de la marque Blast, il raconte comment la course à pied a transformé sa vie : sa relation avec son père, sa vision du sport, et sa place entre athlétisme et création de contenu. 00:00 - Présentation de l'invité10:42 - Mustapha Salmi et la réconciliation par la course17:28 - La prédiction de son père sur le semi-marathon de Paris26:35 - Les méthodes d'entraînement de Mustapha Salmi33:51 - Le choix entre la création de contenu et l'athlétisme46:38 - Invitations aux courses01:06:55 - Les deux abandons qui l'ont touché01:17:01 - Il faut accepter la souffrance01:24:25 - Le rêve ultime : les Jeux olympiques de 202801:47:07 - Qu'est-ce que la marque Blast ?Abonne-toi à Extraterrien !

Have you ever had a moment in your life that felt small at the time—but looking back, you realize it changed everything? In this episode, we sit down with Carla Sciaky to explore what she calls “doorway moments”—those pivotal experiences that quietly invite us into deeper self-awareness, healing, and purpose. From her early dream of becoming a teacher to a successful music career, and ultimately into the world of spiritual growth and energy healing, Carla shares the powerful twists and turns that shaped her path. Along the way, we unpack how intuition speaks to us, how pain can become a catalyst for transformation, and why the obstacles we face may actually be guiding us somewhere meaningful.We also dive into the importance of mentorship, community, and having the courage to step outside the boxes we've placed ourselves in. What if the challenges you're facing right now are actually invitations into your next level of growth? And how might your life shift if you started listening more deeply to that inner voice guiding you forward? This is a heart-opening conversation about trusting the journey, embracing change, and recognizing that the moments we often overlook may be the very ones leading us home.Ways to Connect With Carla & Her Work: Receive one free month of Doorway Moments, every Monday and Friday: https://doorwaytohealing.com/freemonthsandsReady to subscribe now? Here is the link to sign up for an ongoing subscription to Doorway Moments: https://doorwaytohealing.com/doorwaymoments.htmlFind out about Carla's coaching and healing: https://doorwaycoachingandhealing.com/Order Carla's CDs and learn more about her music: https://carlasciaky.com/About Carla: Carla Sciaky is an award-winning singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, coach, healer, speaker, and author whose work weaves music and healing as complementary paths of growth and transformation. Veteran of a 55+ year career, she has taken her place on stage before thousands of audiences. She has been featured in print and internet media as well as on podcasts, radio and television. A Colorado Arts & Humanities songwriting fellow and 2019 inductee into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, her 2024 solo album Heart of the Swan topped folk radio charts, and her music video Standing by a River has won multiple international awards. Certified as a Life Mastery Consultant® and as a practitioner of EFT, Reconnective Healing®, and Natural Vision Improvement, Carla serves clients through her practice Doorway Coaching and Healing, uplifting people around the world through creative expression, insight, and embodied wisdom. 

Luxury clients are no longer looking for more inspiration, more options, or more endless mood boards. They are looking for confident design leadership. In this episode, I unpack why today's affluent interior design clients are overwhelmed by limitless online inspiration, and how that overload is creating hesitation, second-guessing, and decision fatigue inside projects. The opportunity for you is not to present more choices, but to bring greater clarity, stronger curation, and calm certainty to every recommendation. I also share how the role of the interior designer has evolved from offering options to leading with discernment, direction, and trust. When you step fully into your expertise, clients feel safer, projects move faster, and your design work becomes even more transformational. This is about guiding clients toward the best solution for their home, their lifestyle, and their future, while positioning your interior design firm as the trusted authority luxury homeowners truly want. In this episode, you'll hear: (01:13) Why luxury clients do not need more inspiration, they need stronger design leadership and clear direction (02:49) How decision fatigue shows up in interior design projects through hesitation, delays, second-guessing, and requests for more options (05:21) A personal project story that revealed clients often do not want multiple choices, they want the best recommendation and a trusted expert to guide them (09:07) Why your true value as an interior designer is not sourcing alone, but discernment, curation, and protecting clients from costly mistakes (14:58) Why curation is the new luxury and how simplifying decisions has become one of the most valuable services you can offer (16:27) Practical process shifts to reduce overwhelm, lead projects with more authority, and help clients move forward with confidence Check out Melissa's Events and Invitations for a profit producing High Point Market, tap the blue banner on her website www.melissagalt.com/events, or follow her on IG, FB, and LI for updates! Connect with Melissa Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website  

The delightful Trixie Mattel (RuPaul's Drag Race) pops Handsome a question about parties! Plus Tig gets so serious it's funny, Fortune's new TV obsession, Mae's plan to sneak into the Oscars, and more! Don't forget to get tickets to our May 4 Live Show in LA!Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media @handsomepodMerch at handsomepod.comWatch Handsome on YouTubeThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Handsome via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.