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Hassan El-Tayyeb of the Friends Committee on National Legislation returns with an update on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the growing movement to end U.S. support for the assault. Then, Mackenzie Knight Boyle from the Federation of American Scientists walks us through the scale and secrecy of the U.S. nuclear weapons program — and the risks it poses to the world. Finally, constitutional scholar Bruce Fein joins us to call out the unchecked power and ethical failures of the Supreme Court.Hassan El-Tayyab is the lead lobbyist on Middle East policy for the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Mr. El-Tayyab co-chairs the U.S. Ceasefire Coalition and leads the Friends Committee's work to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, advocate for Palestinian human rights, and advance diplomacy with Iran.(The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) militarizes aid and is run by private armed contractors. It violates all these principles of neutrality, independence, impartiality. And we even saw the GHF's own executive director, Jake Wood, resign in protest in May, saying that he couldn't work in a way that didn't adhere to these humanitarian principles.Hassan El-TayyabMackenzie Knight-Boyle is a Senior Research Associate for the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, where she co-authors the Nuclear Notebook––an authoritative open-source estimate of global nuclear forces and trends.Probably the scariest false alarm was in 1979, A training cassette that was simulating a massive attack with nuclear missiles from the Soviet Union on the United States was mistakenly entered into the primary computer system of North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD. And it was then broadcast to other command centers as if it was going out in the National Command Authority alert system. And because of that, the proper procedures were followed for a situation like this, where the fighter jets took off. The nuclear bombers, carrying nuclear weapons, were put into the sky, missile crews were put on high alert, which means the missiles are ready to launch within seconds. And the president's doomsday plane, which is essentially the war room in the sky for the president in emergency situations, was also put into the air. And it took six minutes for them to realize that this was a training cassette that had been mistakenly put into the system.Mackenzie Knight-BoyleBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.There can be good faith disagreements over the interpretation of the Constitution. But when you have a course of action which so systematically shows a favoritism towards limitless executive power towards corporations as well with regard to money and politics, no longer does it seem to be a matter of good faith, a disagreement, but it's a matter of advancing the partisan political interests of the president, the presidency, and that is, I think, an impeachable offense.Bruce Fein (on impeaching Supreme Court justices)News 7/4/251. The New York City Board of Elections has released the final results in the Democratic Mayoral primary – after accounting for reallocation of votes via ranked-choice tabulations. The final results are stunning. Zohran Mamdani, up by approximately seven points on election night, has emerged with a whopping 12-point victory over disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Perhaps even more impressive, Mamdani completely reshaped the electorate. According to the New York Times, he turned out young people in record numbers to the point that the largest voter bloc in this election was 18–29-year-olds, a complete reversal of usual trends.2. Speaking of reversing trends, it is worth reviewing Zohran's victory in light of the groups he won by large margins. Namely men, including young men of all backgrounds, as well as Latino and Asian voters, per Jacobin. These are groups that Democrats have notably lost ground with, including in New York City, and have devoted considerable resources to winning back to their coalition. Zohran's win therefore should give Democrats a new sense of optimism and they should seek to embrace the winning course that he has charted.3. Of course, being the Democratic Party, they are instead doing the opposite. Despite his earthquake victory, few high-profile New York Democrats have endorsed Zohran. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has not, nor has Governor Kathy Hochul, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, or other powerful New York House Democrats like Gregory Meeks. The other U.S. Senator from New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, has been openly hostile, calling Zohran “permissive [of] violence against Jews,” in an interview with Brian Lehrer on WNYC. This is of course racist, inflammatory and flatly untrue. Under pressure from other Democrats, Gillibrand retracted her statement, and “apologized for mischaracterizing Mamdani's record and for her tone on the call,” according to POLITICO. This however gives us a taste of the kind of dirty tricks and defamatory rhetoric the party could deploy against Mamdani between now and November.4. That said, Zohran is picking up significant backing locally – an indication that those actually on the ground know which way the wind is blowing. On Monday, Mamdani was endorsed by the NYC Central Labor Council-AFL-CIO. The NYCCLC is “the nation's largest regional labor federation…[bringing] together 300 unions… [and representing] more than 1 million workers.” On Tuesday, he won the endorsement of New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, who represents Westchester, according to reporter Vaughn Golden. Zohran has already earned the endorsement of New York Attorney General Tish James. Expect this divergence between national and local Democratic figures to continue.5. In stark contrast to Zohran, whose political brand is defined by seemingly endless energy, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman shocked observers this week when he complained about having to do the bare minimum as a U.S. Senator. According to Rolling Stone, during Senate deliberations on the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Fetterman was quoted saying “I just want to go home. I've missed our entire trip to the beach.” Fetterman's comments are particularly galling seeing as he has been chronically absent from Senate hearings, committee meetings and even votes. In other words, Fetterman is complaining about doing the bare minimum for the people of Pennsylvania, but is failing to do even that.6. The bill did of course pass, with Vice-President JD Vance voting to break a 50-50 tie vote in the Senate. On Twitter, Vance justified his vote from criticism regarding its massive cuts to Medicaid by saying “The thing that will bankrupt this country more than any other policy is flooding the country with illegal immigration and then giving those migrants generous benefits. The OBBB fixes this problem. And therefore it must pass.” AOC called his vote, “An absolute and utter betrayal of working families.”7. In more news related to the bill, Trump and Elon Musk have been trading threats regarding its passage. On Monday, TIME reported Elon Musk tweeted, “If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day. Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uni-party, so that the people actually have a voice.” Musk added, “Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame…they will lose their primary next year, if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.” Musk has also reportedly thrown his financial weight behind Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky, perhaps the most vocal critic of Trump in the House Republican caucus. Trump is already backing a primary challenge against Massie; Musk intervening on the other side has turned this race into a climactic proxy battle between the two figures once called “co-presidents.”8. Trump, for his part, threatened to deport Elon Musk. Asked about this directly, Trump told reporters, “We'll have to take a look. We might have to put DOGE on Elon. You know what DOGE is? The monster that might have to go back and eat Elon. Wouldn't that be terrible? He gets a lot of subsidies,” per USA Today. This is of course true. Musk's companies have received billions in corporate welfare from the federal government over the years. It is unclear how much the stock value of, for instance Tesla, would suffer from the money faucet being turned off.9. Entertaining as Trump's threats to deport Musk are however, we should not lose sight of the ever-darker reality of deportation setting in nationwide. NOLA.com reports “An Iranian woman who has lived in the United States for 47 years, has no criminal record, and is married to a US citizen was detained by ICE as she gardened outside her New Orleans home.” Expect to hear more stories of secret police rounding up law abiding Americans in the days to come.10. Finally, in more positive news, Reuters reports China is quietly moving to rebuild Cuba's energy grid. This report notes that “Officials…announced China was participating in a project to modernize Cuba's entire electrical grid, with 55 solar parks to be built in 2025, and another 37 by 2028, for a total of 2,000 MW - a massive undertaking that, when complete, would represent nearly two-thirds of present-day demand.” Cuba joined China's international infrastructure development program Belt and Road in 2018. This report notes that China is taking on the development role that Russia formerly played in Havana, but has been unable to deliver on since it embarked on its special military operation-turned-quagmire in Ukraine. Cuba's energy grid has experienced continue failures for the past several years for myriad reasons, exacerbated by Trump's increasingly draconian sanctions regime. This is just another example of a reality becoming increasingly clear to much of the world: the U.S. tears down developing countries' infrastructure, China helps build it up.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In June, Inside the ICE House aired four new episodes covering a diverse range of topics include corporate philanthropy, training skilled workers, trucking and logistics, and the podcast's newest partner. Episode 473: Jake Wood, Founder & CEO of Groundswell, on Fostering a New Era of Generosity Episode 474: UTI CEO Jerome Grant on Turning Passions into High-Impact Careers Episode 475: Schneider CEO Mark Rourke on 90 Years of Legacy & Leading the Road Ahead Episode 476: C-Suite Network's Jeffrey Hayzlett Powers Content & Partners with the ICE House Podcast

La crisis humanitaria en Gaza está al límite. La ONU insiste en el riesgo inminente de hambruna, pero afirma que no ha podido entregar ayudas. La logística quedó en manos de la cuestionada Fundación Humanitaria de Gaza (GHF), apoyada por EE. UU. e Israel. Pero, sus entregas han sido caóticas e incluso se han registrado letales ataques israelíes cerca de los centros de distribución, a donde acuden miles de palestinos desesperados. La ayuda en Gaza "es una trampa mortal", así describe la ONU la situación en el enclave palestino tras la implementación de un nuevo modelo de distribución alimentos y otros productos esenciales para miles de personas al borde de la hambruna. Dicho modelo fue impuesto por Israel como la única forma de impedir que Hamás se beneficie del reparto.Sin embargo, decenas de personas han sido asesinadas justamente cuando iban en búsqueda de esas ayudas, que entrega la cuestionada Fundación Humanitaria de Gaza (GHF). El Ejército israelí ha realizado ataques cerca de puntos de distribución en el sur de la Franja, causando decenas de muertos y heridos, según funcionarios sanitarios del territorio palestino.El Ejército israelí afirma que sus disparos eran tiros de advertencia y culpa a Hamás de estropear la entrega.La Fundación Humanitaria para Gaza (GHF, en inglés), el grupo privado apoyado por Israel y Estados Unidos para repartir comida en el enclave, ha sido objeto de múltiples críticas de la propia ONU y de otros organismos humanitarios que apuntan a que incumple el principio de neutralidad en la entrega de ayuda y que sus sistema es humillante. Su antiguo presidente, Jake Wood, renunció al considerar también que la GHF no se apega a los "principios humanitarios".Leer también“Morir de inanición o arriesgarse”: ¿qué hay detrás de los ataques israelíes en centros de ayuda en Gaza?Caos y amenazasDesde el primer día de entrega de ayuda por parte de GHF, en los últimos días de mayo, el caos y la violencia han marcado las operaciones en los centros de distribución y zonas aledañas.En medio de la desesperación por el hambre generaliza, miles de palestinos se han agolpado para conseguir alimentos, lo que ha generado un ambiente caótico, agravado por los ataques contra quienes se acercan para acceder a alguna ayuda.En poco más de una semana, tras iniciar sus entregas, la GHF ha suspendido varias veces la distribución, alertando sobre el caos y el peligro que corren los civiles. La última suspensión anunciada fue este viernes 6 de junio, hasta nueva orden, por una "aglomeración"."Tenga en cuenta que todos los centros de distribución de ayuda están cerrados. Por su seguridad, le recomendamos evitarlos. La fecha de reapertura se anunciará en esta página", afirmó el grupo en un mensaje en árabe en su cuenta de Facebook.Este mismo viernes, el Ejército de Israel anunció que los gazatíes solo podrán acudir a los puntos de distribución de ayuda humanitaria entre las 06.00 y las 18.00 hora local, y que desplazarse fuera de este horario supondrá un peligro para sus vidas."Fuera del horario diurno, es decir, desde la puesta del sol a las 18.00 hasta las 06.00 horas: la zona se considera una zona militar cerrada, entrar en ella supone un gran peligro para sus vidas, y está estrictamente prohibido el ingreso a los centros de distribución y al área cercana a los mismos", advirtió en redes sociales el portavoz militar en lengua árabe, Avichay Adraee.Leer tambiénLa Fundación Humanitaria de Gaza cesa operaciones de distribución de asistencia "hasta nuevo aviso"¿Qué está pasando con la ayuda humanitaria en Gaza? Para analizar el tema, participan en El Debate dos invitados.- Desde Sevilla (España), Kirsten Sutherland, coordinadora humanitaria de Alianza por la Solidaridad-ActionAid.- En Buenos Aires, Marcelo Birmajer, escritor, periodista y experto en el conflicto de Medio Oriente.

Philanthropy is a powerful force that helps communities recover from disaster. In the aftermath of crises, donations provide food, shelter, and medical care, while also playing a long-term role in rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods. From ICE Experience 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Groundswell Founder & CEO Jake Wood goes Inside the ICE House for a second time to discuss how he and his team are revolutionizing corporate giving, fostering a new era of generosity that strengthens communities in need.

As if he'd seen a vision, Jake Wood, head of the fund-raising side of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) resigned on May 25.  And lucky for him that he did since on May 27, the GHF, under Israeli military supervision, made their first food delivery to thousands of desperate and starving Palestinians, including women and children. Subscribe on Patreon to support making this show, get extra episodes, and listen to our back catalog. patreon.com/wetwired Everything fell apart as people started to rush the facility, leading to stampedes, broken fences, and violent clashes as people fought to get food. Next we download an update from the Dems. After getting washed by DJT and Elon Musk in 2024, where Trump flipped key battleground states and became the first Republican to win the popular vote since Reagan, Democrats are still scrambling to figure out why American men, particularly young ones, abandoned them in droves. Music: Airglow - Spliff and Wesson (CC-BY) Squire Tuck - Homage to John Carpenter (CC-BY) Subscribe on Patreon to support making this show, get extra episodes, and listen to our back catalog. patreon.com/wetwired

Philanthropy is a powerful force that helps communities recover from disaster. In the aftermath of crises, donations provide food, shelter, and medical care, while also playing a long-term role in rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods. From ICE Experience 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Groundswell Founder & CEO Jake Wood goes Inside the ICE House for a second time to discuss how he and his team are revolutionizing corporate giving, fostering a new era of generosity that strengthens communities in need.

This week we reflect on the 78th World Health Assembly, which Devex covered on the ground in Geneva. From the historic agreement of the Pandemic Treaty to the World Health Organization's strategies for addressing its persistent funding gap, we analyze the key takeaways from the conference. We also discuss the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid delivery mechanism, which is facing internal collapse and accusations of violating humanitarian norms. The organization's now-former executive director, Jake Wood, resigned on Sunday, just one day before the private humanitarian organization's food aid distribution plan for Gaza launched, saying that it was “not possible” to implement the initiative “while also strictly adhering to humanitarian principles.” This week's episode also looks ahead to the topics we will be following at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development starting next month in Seville, Spain. Digging into these stories and others, Devex Business Editor David Ainsworth sits down with Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba and Global Development Reporter Jesse Chase-Lubitz to bring you This Week in Global Development. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Currently, the IDF holds about 40% of the Gaza Strip. In a briefing yesterday, Fabian learned that the new plan is to almost double those holdings within two months. As of yet, the groundwork is still being laid ahead of a massive ground operation with over 200 airstrikes carried out in the past 48 hours. Fabian explains the procedure the IDF uses to order civilian evacuations ahead of the planned influx of IDF soldiers on the ground. The first distribution point operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation begins operations in the Strip today. This comes as its CEO Jake Wood resigned suddenly last night, saying it was “clear that it is not possible to implement this plan while also strictly adhering to the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.” We hear how the mechanism is being implemented. Israeli troops stationed at an army post near the Gaza border community of Kissufim on the morning of October 7, 2023, rushed to defend the kibbutz as Hamas terrorists began their terror onslaught. The forces, along with the kibbutz’s civil defense squad, managed to fight back against many of the terrorists, preventing them from rampaging throughout the entire community. Fabian takes us through the timeline of the battles from October 7-12, when the final terrorist was eliminated at the kibbutz. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israel says Gaza aid starting distribution through controversial new mechanism IDF aims to capture 75% of Gaza Strip in 2 months in new offensive against Hamas IDF rushed to Kibbutz Kissufim as Hamas invaded, but some attackers stayed for days Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Troops of the Givati Brigade operate in the northern Gaza Strip, in a handout photo published May 26, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapper and author Guvna B, EastEnders Actor Jake Wood, broadcaster Kate Mason, and comedian Josh James join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

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With about half of spring training down, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Jake Wood (@woodbat28) of the Viva El Birdos podcast and site. The guys talk about various aspects of the spring, such as what stands out as optimistic and what shouldn't be worried about. Jordan Walker avoided injury this week but are there still concerns about him? How surprising is it that some young guys have already been sent down while others are still on the club? How is this rotation going to shake out? Plus we've got another walk down memory lane with Richard (@remembirds) and our first look at Tulsa Hale baseball with the coach, Allen Medlock (@amedlock1)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadcaster Gordon Smart, EastEnders actor Jake Wood, sports reporter Katie Smith, and comedian Bob Mills join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

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Actor Jake Wood, former GB athlete Kath Merry, presenter Steffan Powell, and comedian Neil Delamere join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

The doctor is in! Join us on this brand new segment of Beyond the Chart: House Calls. Dr. Jake Wood is here to answer all your burning medial questions. Submit a question or leave us a voicemail at brgeneral.org/beyondthechart.

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Actor Jake Wood, former badminton player Gail Emms, sports journalist Jim White and comedian James Dowdeswell join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds.

Bobbi Lassiter brings us the message at the contemporary service, where she also sat down with special guests Christina Ross and Jake Wood to talk about being in a small group. 

Former President Trump narrowly avoided an assassin's bullet. America is on edge. And it feels like we're all dodging news bullets every day. These are incomparably trying times in America, many are divided, and everyone is concerned. Biden's campaign continues to disintegrate—and so does international confidence in US leadership and American morale. The most important, most violent and most divisive election of our lifetime rolls on. And we're all starved for leadership and inspiration.  Paul Rieckhoff breaks down this moment, and the most important and latest news, including the evolution of American support for Ukraine, what real American toughness looks like, and what's coming next.  And, he tears into all of it with a powerful and inspiring conversation with the smart, impressive and dynamic Jake Wood (@JakeWoodTR). Jake's a social entrepreneur, Marine Corps combat veteran, author and CEO of Groundswell, an innovative new company that democratizes corporate philanthropy and empowers employees to take action. He's also the co-founder of the disaster relief powerhouse non-profit Team Rubicon. And, he's a former sniper and he breaks down the assassination attempt and the catastrophic chain of events that allowed it to happen.   He's giving you a sniper's eye view into the Trump shooting, the latest from the campaign trail, the national competition between profit and values, and what's to come this summer and fall environmentally that will require more disaster relief than any time before.  Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 51% of Americans that now call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.  Previous Appearances: Episode 107 - March 25, 2021 Episode 54 - April 9, 2020 -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -Watch video of Paul and Jake's full conversation. -See more about Jake's book and company.  -Check #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Join the fight at American Veterans for Ukraine.  -If you're an Independent VETERAN especially, check out Independent Veterans of America.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous pods like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In today's episode, we dive deep into the essence of leadership and personal transformation with a stellar lineup of guests. Brad Lomenick brings his expertise on impactful leadership and personal growth, drawing from his experience as a consultant and author of influential books including H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. We hear from Brett Crozier, whose distinguished career in the US Navy offers invaluable lessons on resilience and integrity. Dan Luna, with his rich background as a Navy SEAL and leadership coach, shares insights on developing leadership skills under pressure. John Mackey, the visionary behind Whole Foods Market, discusses the principles of conscious capitalism and leadership that have guided his successful career. Leadership expert Patrick Lencioni provides practical advice on building effective teams and organizations, while Jake Wood, co-founder of Team Rubicon, talks about the power of vulnerability and integrity in leadership.  How can you bust leadership myths and embrace humility, hunger, and hustle to drive success? What are the key traits all leaders need, and how can embracing vulnerability and integrity transform your leadership style? This episode of The Art of Charm answers these questions and more, providing you with the tools and insights needed to become a stronger, more conscious leader. What to Listen For Introduction – 0:00 What are common misconceptions about leadership roles and titles? Why is self-leadership crucial in today's career landscape? Most people don't understand this about group dynamics and leadership frames – 10:10 How does the concept of "herd mentality" apply to leadership and fitting into social environments? Why is focusing on your team or people fundamental to leadership success? How do you master leadership skills in your everyday life? – 19:00 Why is practice crucial in developing leadership skills? What makes conscious leadership different from conventional leadership? How effective leaders deal with criticism and their inner critic – 29:44 What can you do to not feel anonymous in your organization and not be that cog? How can leaders effectively show vulnerability to their team? What are the three things employees need to avoid feeling miserable at work? Leading with integrity and handling no's – 39:05 What is the importance of facing rejection and criticism for a leader? How can leaders remain steadfast and true to their values in the face of adversity? Traits that make leaders effective – 47:48 How do humility and vulnerability contribute to leadership effectiveness? How should leaders approach crisis situations to maintain team confidence and trust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I'm very honored to have Jake Wood as my guest today. Jake is a Marine Corps veteran and the founder and CEO of Groundswell- a software company that enables companies to help their employees become modern philanthropists by providing tech-enabled donor-advised funds. Prior to launching Groundswell, Jake served as the founder and CEO of Team Rubicon, a disaster response organization that is widely considered one of America's leading nonprofits.We discuss scaling an organization, the importance of storytelling in fundraising, developing a strong corporate culture, and the future of philanthropy.In this episode:[01:15] Jake's background and what led him to found Team Rubicon and Groundswell[07:16] Founder syndrome and delegating responsibilities[12:07] Instilling a strong corporate culture [15:52] Strategies to maintain a strong company culture throughout scaling[19:52] Strategies for scaling your nonprofit[23:36] The ethics of storytelling[27:37] Donor-advised funds and nonprofit collaborationRESOURCESTake the leap into successful fundraising with the Savvy Fundraiser Fundamentals Course. The ultimate guide designed for nonprofits that have been around for a while, but haven't delved into the world of fundraising yet. This course covers everything from crafting compelling campaigns to collaborating effectively with your team, ensuring you have all the tools you need to elevate your fundraising efforts.CONNECT WITH JAKE Jake is the founder and CEO of Groundswell - a venture backed software company aiming to democratize philanthropy by building a new category at the intersection of fintech, benefits tech, and charity. Prior to launching Groundswell, Wood served as the founder and CEO of Team Rubicon, a disaster response organization that is widely considered one of America's leading nonprofits. Before this, Wood served four years in a Marine Corps scout-sniper unit, leading Marines in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a dual degree in Business and Political Science. Jake's memoir, Once A Warrior, was an Amazon best-seller.LinkedIn: Jake WoodInstagram: @jakewoodtrWebsite:The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld is for everyone looking to enhance their communication skills to raise more revenue for their mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities' curriculum and recognised by international organisations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%.CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.com

Former Badger OL, Marine Corps sniper, ESPY Award-winner, Founder of Team Rubicon, and CEO of Groundswell joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique journey, how he battled through shoulder injuries to become an elite snider, why he felt the need to start Team Rubicon, how he is changing corporate philanthropy at Groundswell, and much, much more. You can learn more about Jake on his website and buy his book Once a Warrior anywhere books are sold. Learn more about the amazing work Team Rubicon is doing on their website, teamrubiconusa.org, and see how his latest venture is changing the landscape of corporate philanthropy at groundswell.io Follow us on Twitter @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly segment with Clint Cosgrove on YouTube.

Jake Wood: Wisconsin football player. U.S. Marine. NGO founder. Author and entrepreneur. You may also see him writing and speaking frequently on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and social issues. When he's not chasing the loves of his life through the sand he is the founder and CEO of Groundswell, a new stealth startup. Additionally, he remains the Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon, a global nonprofit he co-founded in 2010.  

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Welcome to the last Startup Dad episode of 2023! It has been one hell of a year. Starting in June I released a show a week for the entire rest of the year; 27 episodes in total. Talking parenthood with dozens of startup dads and a few startup moms blew away all of my expectations. For this episode I pulled together the best of over two dozen conversations covering everything from mistakes made to frameworks for parenting success. At the end I asked many of my guests what they're most looking forward to in 2024.This episode includes excerpts from nearly every one of my conversations from this past year.Guests include: Nick Soman, Buster Benson, George Arison, Guy Yalif, Jake Wood, Gaurav Vohra, Tobi Emonts-Holley, Ben Williams, Lloyed Lobo, Ryan Johnson, Mike Duboe, Sara and Eric Mauskopf, Trae and Michelle Stephens, Aaron Huey, Will Rocklin, Tom Willerer, Darius Contractor, Adam Grenier, Alex Cohen, Brian Balfour, Josh Herzig-Marx and Carla Naumburg, Casey Woo, Fareed Mosavat, and Matt Greenberg.In this episode we discuss:* Mistakes made as a Dad* The successes and high points of parenting* Frustrations and challenges with parenting* Frameworks for success* Advocacy and raising children with special needs* Coping with loss* Startup Dads' optimism for 2024Listen, watch and subscribe: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Overcast.Where to find Adam Fishman- Newsletter: FishmanAFNewsletter.com- Newsletter: startupdadpod.substack.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[0:00] Hello & intro from Adam[01:15] Mistakes made as a parent[01:22] Ryan Johnson (CPO, CallRail) - thinking your kids are older than they are[02:41] Tobi Emonts-Holley (CEO, Tiphereth) - losing your temper, recovering and learning to let go[04:20] Nick Soman (CEO/founder, Decent) - when I felt like I was drowning[05:45] Mike Duboe (General Partner, Greylock) - being too hard on yourself[07:12] Lloyed Lobo (Co-founder, Boast.ai) - yelling at your kids[07:54] Jake Wood (Founder, Groundswell and Team Rubicon) - avoiding mistakes of the heart[08:42] Guy Yalif (Co-founder/CEO, Intellimize) - quality minutes with your kids vs. quantity of hours[09:29] Gaurav Vohra (Founding team, Superhuman) - taking advice from other parents; not getting a crib[11:50] Buster Benson (Product leader, Medium) - thinking your kids are more mature than they are[14:27] George Arison (CEO, Grindr) - not explaining why to kids[14:46] Ben Williams (PLG Advisor, PLGeek) - thinking it would be easy[15:15] Parenting successes[15:24] Will Rocklin (Product Advisor) - marriage and parenthood unlocking your best self[17:25] Tom Willerer (COO, Reforge) - watching your kids be successful[21:51] Trae and Michelle Stephens (Partner, Founders Fund, Co-founder Anduril, Co-founder Oathcare) - watching kids learning new things and experiencing the world[22:53] Eric and Sara Mauskopf  (Product leader, Winnie; CEO/co-founder, Winnie) - rejoining the workforce and working with your spouse[027:20] Guy Yalif - seeing your kids navigate transitions; college and high school[28:06] Darius Contractor (CGO, Otter.ai) - helping your kids be centered and defining success with them[28:59] George Arison - watching your kids learning[29:28] Aaron Huey (Founder, National Geographic Photographer, 3rd Coolest Dad in America) - being named the 3rd coolest Dad in America[31:07] Parenting frustrations and challenges[31:19] Will Rocklin - conception struggles and a positive experience with IVF[33:23] Alex Cohen (Product leader, Carbon Health) - not having family or a support network nearby[34:25] Nick Soman - starting a company and becoming a husband and father at the same time[35:13] Eric and Sara Mauskopf - navigating cancer; a dismembering experience; family planning with cancer[42:28] Adam Grenier (VP Growth, Eventbrite) - having a child with special needs[44:17] Buster Benson - navigating separation and divorce; talking to your kids about it; advice for others[53:03] Tobi Emonts-Holley - getting intense feedback online and saying the wrong thing[01:00:20] Best parenting frameworks[01:00:30] Nick Soman - irrevocable guidelines[01:00:59] Tobi Emonts-Holley - personal discipline equals freedom[01:02:57] Mike Duboe - making time for date night[01:04:04] Lloyed Lobo - positive discipline, rewarding the effort and trusting the process[01:07:51] Jake Wood - making sure your kids know they're loved[01:08:30] Guy Yalif - making sure your kids know they're loved and you only control how you show up[01:09:29] Adam Grenier - tools from Brene Brown and understanding your couple capacity[01:10:37] Gaurav Vohra - Delete, automate, delegate[01:13:14] Casey Woo - the importance of routine[01:13:50] Josh Herzig-Marx and Carla Naumburg (Product advisor, best-selling author) - prioritization and tradeoffs using mission and vision[01:19:04] Buster Benson - creating a safe space and not trying to diagnose your kids[01:21:37] Adam Grenier - special time with each kid[01:22:50] Gaurav Vohra - full vertical responsibility management[01:28:41] Brian Balfour (CEO/founder, Reforge) - defining your parenting values[01:30:15] Ben Williams - making 1-on-1 time[01:31:37] Alex Cohen - giving zero fucks and going with the flow[01:32:15] Fareed Mosavat (Advisor) - remembering that you're the adult[01:33:06] Advocating for your kids[01:33:17] Ryan Johnson - getting difficult medical diagnoses and navigating that process[01:36:07] Matt Greenberg (CTO, Handshake) - the process of diagnosing and advocating for your autistic child in the school system[01:41:29] Adam Grenier - the tools for helping and advocating for your autistic child with caregivers[1:46:01] Ben Williams - helping your child understand racism[1:47:14] George Arison - navigating the surrogacy process as a gay man[1:54:41] Matt Greenberg - more about advocating for your autistic child[1:59:51] Startup dads & moms discuss loss[2:00:02] Trae & Michelle Stephens - navigating miscarriage and advice for others [2:02:24] Brian Balfour - coping with the loss of a child at birth[2:08:06] Lloyd Lobo - navigating the loss of a twin[2:13:21] What are Startup Dads looking forward to in 2024?[2:13:29] Matt Greenberg - looking forward to his four year old turning five[2:13:47] Lloyd Lobo - my wife's 40th birthday[2:14:13] Alex Cohen - side projects turning into real things[2:14:48] George Arison - excited about building culture together and the transition to kindergarten[2:15:58] Gaurav Vohra - traveling to exciting places as a family[2:17:06] Ben Williams - taking a family holiday... somewhere warm[2:18:05] Trae & Michelle Stephens - having an escape from the city, celebrating milestone birthdays, and rest[2:19:13] Tobi Emonts-Holley - watching his kids pursue their sports and passions; connecting with more dads[2:20:19] Ryan Johnson - the technology landscape settling and what will happen with AI[2:21:36] Will Rocklin - a baby who sleeps[2:22:39] Thank you—Show references:IVF - https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/in-vitro-fertilization/about/pac-20384716RMA - https://rmanetwork.com/Harville Hendrix - https://harvilleandhelen.com/Fatherly - https://www.fatherly.com/entertainment/100-coolest-dads-in-america-2018National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/UCSF Fertility Clinic - https://crh.ucsf.edu/Jocko Willink - https://jocko.com/The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership by Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison & Craig Walsh - https://www.amazon.com/Score-Takes-Care-Itself-Philosophy/dp/1591843472Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/Fair Play by Eve Rodsky - https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Play-Game-Changing-Solution-When/dp/0525541934The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman PHD - https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718Brickies - https://brickies.club/CCRM Fertility - https://www.ccrmivf.com/HAND of Bay Area - https://handsupport.org/—Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

Welcome to the last Startup Dad episode of 2023! It has been one hell of a year. Starting in June I released a show a week for the entire rest of the year; 27 episodes in total. Talking parenthood with dozens of startup dads and a few startup moms blew away all of my expectations. For this episode I pulled together the best of over two dozen conversations covering everything from mistakes made to frameworks for parenting success. At the end I asked many of my guests what they're most looking forward to in 2024. This episode includes excerpts from nearly every one of my conversations. Guests include: Nick Soman, Buster Benson, George Arison, Guy Yalif, Jake Wood, Gaurav Vohra, Tobi Emonts-Holley, Ben Williams, Lloyed Lobo, Ryan Johnson, Mike Duboe, Sara and Eric Mauskopf, Trae and Michelle Stephens, Aaron Huey, Will Rocklin, Tom Willerer, Darius Contractor, Adam Grenier, Alex Cohen, Brian Balfour, Josh Herzig-Marx and Carla Naumburg, Casey Woo, Fareed Mosavat, and Matt Greenberg. In this episode we discuss: Mistakes made as a Dad The successes and high points of parenting Frustrations and challenges with parenting Frameworks for success Advocacy and raising children with special needs Coping with loss Startup Dads' optimism for 2024 Where to find Adam Fishman - Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - Newsletter: http://startupdadpod.substack.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [0:00] Hello & intro from Adam [01:15] Mistakes made as a parent [01:22] Ryan Johnson (CPO, CallRail) - thinking your kids are older than they are [02:41] Tobi Emonts-Holley (CEO, Tiphereth) - losing your temper, recovering and learning to let go [04:20] Nick Soman (CEO/founder, Decent) - when I felt like I was drowning [05:45] Mike Duboe (General Partner, Greylock) - being too hard on yourself [07:12] Lloyed Lobo (Co-founder, Boast.ai) - yelling at your kids [07:54] Jake Wood (Founder, Groundswell and Team Rubicon) - avoiding mistakes of the heart [08:42] Guy Yalif (Co-founder/CEO, Intellimize) - quality minutes with your kids vs. quantity of hours [09:29] Gaurav Vohra (Founding team, Superhuman) - taking advice from other parents; not getting a crib [11:50] Buster Benson (Product leader, Medium) - thinking your kids are more mature than they are [14:27] George Arison (CEO, Grindr) - not explaining why to kids [14:46] Ben Williams (PLG Advisor, PLGeek) - thinking it would be easy [15:15] Parenting successes [15:24] Will Rocklin (Product Advisor) - marriage and parenthood unlocking your best self [17:25] Tom Willerer (COO, Reforge) - watching your kids be successful [21:51] Trae and Michelle Stephens (Partner, Founders Fund, Co-founder Anduril, Co-founder Oathcare) - watching kids learning new things and experiencing the world [22:53] Eric and Sara Mauskopf  (Product leader, Winnie; CEO/co-founder, Winnie) - rejoining the workforce and working with your spouse [027:20] Guy Yalif - seeing your kids navigate transitions; college and high school [28:06] Darius Contractor (CGO, Otter.ai) - helping your kids be centered and defining success with them [28:59] George Arison - watching your kids learning [29:28] Aaron Huey (Founder, National Geographic Photographer, 3rd Coolest Dad in America) - being named the 3rd coolest Dad in America [31:07] Parenting frustrations and challenges [31:19] Will Rocklin - conception struggles and a positive experience with IVF [33:23] Alex Cohen (Product leader, Carbon Health) - not having family or a support network nearby [34:25] Nick Soman - starting a company and becoming a husband and father at the same time [35:13] Eric and Sara Mauskopf - navigating cancer; a dismembering experience; family planning with cancer [42:28] Adam Grenier (VP Growth, Eventbrite) - having a child with special needs [44:17] Buster Benson - navigating separation and divorce; talking to your kids about it; advice for others [53:03] Tobi Emonts-Holley - getting intense feedback online and saying the wrong thing [01:00:20] Best parenting frameworks [01:00:30] Nick Soman - irrevocable guidelines [01:00:59] Tobi Emonts-Holley - personal discipline equals freedom [01:02:57] Mike Duboe - making time for date night [01:04:04] Lloyed Lobo - positive discipline, rewarding the effort and trusting the process [01:07:51] Jake Wood - making sure your kids know they're loved [01:08:30] Guy Yalif - making sure your kids know they're loved and you only control how you show up [01:09:29] Adam Grenier - tools from Brene Brown and understanding your couple capacity [01:10:37] Gaurav Vohra - Delete, automate, delegate [01:13:14] Casey Woo - the importance of routine [01:13:50] Josh Herzig-Marx and Carla Naumburg (Product advisor, best-selling author) - prioritization and tradeoffs using mission and vision [01:19:04] Buster Benson - creating a safe space and not trying to diagnose your kids [01:21:37] Adam Grenier - special time with each kid [01:22:50] Gaurav Vohra - full vertical responsibility management [01:28:41] Brian Balfour (CEO/founder, Reforge) - defining your parenting values [01:30:15] Ben Williams - making 1-on-1 time [01:31:37] Alex Cohen - giving zero fucks and going with the flow [01:32:15] Fareed Mosavat (Advisor) - remembering that you're the adult [01:33:06] Advocating for your kids [01:33:17] Ryan Johnson - getting difficult medical diagnoses and navigating that process [01:36:07] Matt Greenberg (CTO, Handshake) - the process of diagnosing and advocating for your autistic child in the school system [01:41:29] Adam Grenier - the tools for helping and advocating for your autistic child with caregivers [1:46:01] Ben Williams - helping your child understand racism [1:47:14] George Arison - navigating the surrogacy process as a gay man [1:54:41] Matt Greenberg - more about advocating for your autistic child [1:59:51] Startup dads & moms discuss loss [2:00:02] Trae & Michelle Stephens - navigating miscarriage and advice for others  [2:02:24] Brian Balfour - coping with the loss of a child at birth [2:08:06] Lloyd Lobo - navigating the loss of a twin [2:13:21] What are Startup Dads looking forward to in 2024? [2:13:29] Matt Greenberg - looking forward to his four year old turning five [2:13:47] Lloyd Lobo - my wife's 40th birthday [2:14:13] Alex Cohen - side projects turning into real things [2:14:48] George Arison - excited about building culture together and the transition to kindergarten [2:15:58] Gaurav Vohra - traveling to exciting places as a family [2:17:06] Ben Williams - taking a family holiday... somewhere warm [2:18:05] Trae & Michelle Stephens - having an escape from the city, celebrating milestone birthdays, and rest [2:19:13] Tobi Emonts-Holley - watching his kids pursue their sports and passions; connecting with more dads [2:20:19] Ryan Johnson - the technology landscape settling and what will happen with AI [2:21:36] Will Rocklin - a baby who sleeps [2:22:39] Thank you — Show references: IVF - https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/in-vitro-fertilization/about/pac-20384716 RMA - https://rmanetwork.com/ Harville Hendrix - https://harvilleandhelen.com/ Fatherly - https://www.fatherly.com/ National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ UCSF Fertility Clinic - https://crh.ucsf.edu/ Jocko Willink - https://jocko.com/ The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership by Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison & Craig Walsh - https://www.amazon.com/Score-Takes-Care-Itself-Philosophy/dp/1591843472 Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/ Fair Play by Eve Rodsky - https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Play-Game-Changing-Solution-When/dp/0525541934 The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman PHD - https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718 Brickies - https://brickies.club/ CCRM Fertility - https://www.ccrmivf.com/ HAND of Bay Area - https://handsupport.org/ — Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/  

Thanks for listening

Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Startup Dad! As parents we all need to go easy on ourselves at this time of the year. To bring a little holiday cheer to your lives I went back through 2023's roster of guests and highlighted their best and worst parenting purchases. You'll also hear a series of never-before-shared thoughts on the best and worst holiday presents they've ever given their spouse and the best and worst gifts they've ever received.You'll hear from past guests: Adam Grenier, Alex Cohen, Casey Woo, Brian Balfour, Buster Benson, Gaurav Vohra, Aaron Huey, Darius Contractor, Eric and Sara Mauskopf, Mike Duboe, Nick Soman, Ryan Johnson, Trae and Michelle Stephens, Tom Willerer, Fareed Mosavat, Will Rocklin, Matt Greenberg, Ben Williams, Jake Wood, and Tobi Emonts-Holley.In this episode we discuss:* The best parenting product they've ever purchased* The worst parenting product they've ever purchased* The best or worst holiday gift they've ever given their spouse* The best or worst holiday gift they've ever receivedListen, watch and subscribe: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Overcast.—Where to find Adam Fishman- Newsletter: www.fishmanafnewsletter.com- Newsletter: www.startupdadpod.substack.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[0:00] Intro and welcome[1:32] Best parenting product ever purchased[4:01] Worst parenting product ever purchased[7:49] Best or worst gift they've ever given their spouse[12:26] Best or worst gift they've ever received—Show references for Best Parenting Purchases:Butt Cream - https://www.babylist.com/hello-baby/best-diaper-rash-creamsBlackout Tent - https://www.amazon.com/SlumberPod-3-0-Portable-Blackout-Sleeping/dp/B0B7PBRZX5?th=1Umbrella Stroller - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella-strollers/Night Nanny - https://www.care.com/c/what-is-a-night-nanny/White Noise Machine - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-noise-machine/Kids Tower / Step Stool - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/g37342617/best-learning-towers/Doona Stroller - https://www.doona.com/en-us/car-seat-stroller/discover-doonaBaby Gate - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-gate/Travel Stroller - https://www.verywellfamily.com/best-travel-strollers-4177015Nose Frida - https://frida.com/products/nosefridaSleep Expert - https://wellrestedmamas.com/sleep-training-consultant-coach/Fellow Tea Kettle - https://fellowproducts.com/products/stagg-ekg-electric-pour-over-kettleOnesies with Zippers - https://www.target.com/s/zipper+onesie+newborn—Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

Welcome to a special Holiday Edition of Startup Dad! As parents we all need to go easy on ourselves at this time of the year. To bring a little holiday cheer to your lives I went back through 2023's roster of guests and highlighted their best and worst parenting purchases. You'll also hear a series of never-before-shared thoughts on the best and worst holiday presents they've ever given their spouse and the best and worst gifts they've ever received. You'll hear from past guests Adam Grenier, Alex Cohen, Casey Woo, Brian Balfour, Buster Benson, Gaurav Vohra, Aaron Huey, Darius Contractor, Eric and Sara Mauskopf, Mike Duboe, Nick Soman, Ryan Johnson, Trae and Michelle Stephens, Tom Willerer, Fareed Mosavat, Will Rocklin, Matt Greenberg, Ben Williams, Jake Wood, and Tobi Emonts-Holley.   In this episode we discuss: The best parenting product they've ever purchased The worst parenting product they've ever purchased The best or worst holiday gift they've ever given their spouse The best or worst holiday gift they've ever received — Where to find Adam Fishman - Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - Newsletter: http://startupdadpod.substack.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [0:00] Intro and welcome [1:32] Best parenting product ever purchased [4:01] Worst parenting product ever purchased [7:49] Best or worst gift they've ever given their spouse [12:26] Best or worst gift they've ever received — Show references for Best Parenting Purchases: Butt Cream - https://www.babylist.com/hello-baby/best-diaper-rash-creams Blackout Tent - https://www.amazon.com/SlumberPod-3-0-Portable-Blackout-Sleeping/dp/B0B7PBRZX5?th=1 Umbrella Stroller - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella-strollers/ Night Nanny - https://www.care.com/c/what-is-a-night-nanny/ White Noise Machine - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-noise-machine/ Kids Tower / Step Stool - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/g37342617/best-learning-towers/ Doona Stroller - https://www.doona.com/en-us/car-seat-stroller/discover-doona Baby Gate - https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-gate/ Travel Stroller - https://www.verywellfamily.com/best-travel-strollers-4177015 Nose Frida - https://frida.com/products/nosefrida Sleep Expert - https://wellrestedmamas.com/sleep-training-consultant-coach/ Fellow Tea Kettle - https://fellowproducts.com/products/stagg-ekg-electric-pour-over-kettle Onesies with Zippers - https://www.target.com/s/zipper+onesie+newborn   — Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/  

In this episode, host Jennifer Alleva speaks with Jake Wood, founder and CEO of Groundswell, and founder and Chairman of Team Rubicon. Groundswell is a venture backed software company aiming to democratize philanthropy by building a new category at the intersection of fintech, benefits tech, and charity. Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that … Continue reading Jake Wood, Founder and CEO of Groundswell →

What is the state of stocks? Is it a new bull market that's about to get even more steam or the last dash of a late-year push that will soon run out of gas. Sofi's Liz Young and PIMCO's Erin Browne give their expert forecasts. Plus, Evercore's Roger Altman breaks down what he is forecasting for the fed and what it might mean for the possibility of a recession. And, Groundswell's Jake Wood has dedicated his life to giving back. This Giving Tuesday he explains how he is working to democratize corporate philanthropy.

The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, ITV chaser Jenny Ryan, actor Jake Wood and comedian Mark Watson join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds

Jake Wood is a decorated Marine Veteran, the founder of Team Rubicon, and currently the founder and CEO of Groundswell. Jake served in both Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine sniper, was the subject of the book "Charlie Mike" and also wrote a memoir called "Once a Warrior" about his experience founding Team Rubicon, one of America's leading nonprofits, after returning home from war. He is a husband and a father of two.In this episode we discuss:* Jake's experience in combat* His transition to civilian life* The intersection of his roles as a veteran, a father and a CEO/founder* How to be truly present* Finding a partner that understands and supports you (and vice versa)* Where to find the hours in the day* Rapid fire!Listen, watch and subscribe: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Overcast.—Where to find Jake Wood:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTRWhere to find Adam Fishman- Newsletter: http://startupdadpod.substack.com- Newsletter: http://fishmanafnewsletter.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/- Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[2:11] Welcome Jake![2:38] Jake's Professional background[6:57] Founding Groundswell and philanthropy[8:07] Wisconsin football[9:26] Jake's Personal background[12:22] His parent's reaction to military service[13:37] The pull to help others[16:17] His Family[18:24] Jake's Wife[19:35] Their decision to start a family[21:17] Being and finding a supportive partner[22:45] How to be present when you are present[25:34] His earliest memory of becoming a dad[27:33] Starting his foundation/youngest daughter[30:08] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad[31:49] Favorite kids book[32:41] Parenting Frameworks[33:54] When you and your partner don't align[34:51] How to find the hours; what his schedule is like[37:53] Something you gave up to be a dad[39:31] Mistakes made as a dad[40:55] Thoughts on hustle culture[43:12] What if your kids want to join the military?[44:27] Follow Jake[45:56] Rapid fire round—Show references:Jake Wood Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtrGroundswell - https://my.foundation/University of Wisconsin - https://www.wisconsin.edu/Marine Corps - https://www.marines.com/Jake Wood Website (can purchase his book, Once A Warrior) - https://www.jakewood.co/Charlie Mike: A True Story of Heroes Who Brought Their Mission Home - https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Mike-Heroes-Brought-Mission/dp/1451677316Team Rubicon - https://teamrubiconusa.org/Northwestern University - https://www.northwestern.edu/Tickle Monster  by Josie Bissett - https://www.amazon.com/Tickle-Monster-Josie-Bissett/dp/1932319670The Score Takes Care Of Itself by Bill Walsh - https://www.amazon.com/Score-Takes-Care-Itself-Philosophy/dp/1591843472Team of Teams by General Stanley McChrystal  - https://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/1591847486Cocomelon - https://cocomelon.com/Bluey - https://www.bluey.tv/—Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com

Jake Wood is a decorated Marine Veteran, the founder of Team Rubicon, and currently the founder and CEO of Groundswell. Jake served in both Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine sniper, was the subject of the book "Charlie Mike" and also wrote a memoir called "Once a Warrior" about his experience founding Team Rubicon, one of America's leading nonprofits, after returning home from war. He is a husband and a father of two.   In this episode we discuss: Jake's experience in combat His transition to civilian life The intersection of his roles as a veteran, a father and a CEO/founder How to be truly present Finding a partner that understands and supports you (and vice versa) Where to find the hours in the day Rapid fire! — Where to find Jake Wood: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR   Where to find Adam Fishman - Newsletter: https://startupdadpod.substack.com/ - Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [2:11] Welcome [2:38] Jake's Professional background [6:57] Founding Groundswell and philanthropy [8:07] Wisconsin football [9:26] Jake's Personal background [12:22] His parent's reaction to military service [13:37] The pull to help others [16:17] His Family [18:24] Jake's Wife [19:35] Their decision to start a family [21:17] Being and finding a supportive partner [22:45] How to be present when you are present [25:34] His earliest memory of becoming a dad [27:33] Starting his foundation/youngest daughter [30:08] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad [31:49] Favorite kids book [32:41] Parenting Frameworks [33:54] When you and your partner don't align [34:51] How to find the hours; what his schedule is like [37:53] Something you gave up to be a dad [39:31] Mistakes made as a dad [40:55] Thoughts on hustle culture [43:12] What if your kids want to join the military? [44:27] Follow Jake [45:56] Rapid fire round — Show references: Jake Wood Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr Groundswell - https://my.foundation/ University of Wisconsin - https://www.wisconsin.edu/ Marine Corps - https://www.marines.com/ Jake Wood Website (can purchase his book, Once A Warrior) - https://www.jakewood.co/ Charlie Mike: A True Story of Heroes Who Brought Their Mission Home - https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Mike-Heroes-Brought-Mission/dp/1451677316 Team Rubicon - https://teamrubiconusa.org/ Northwestern University - https://www.northwestern.edu/ Tickle Monster  by Josie Bissett - https://www.amazon.com/Tickle-Monster-Josie-Bissett/dp/1932319670 The Score Takes Care Of Itself by Bill Walsh - https://www.amazon.com/Score-Takes-Care-Itself-Philosophy/dp/1591843472 Team of Teams by General Stanley McChrystal  - https://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/1591847486 Cocomelon - https://cocomelon.com/ Bluey - https://www.bluey.tv/ — Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/  

Welcome back to the show! Today I'm starting a new series where I share 10 tips to help you better prepare for your first competition. The first tip I'm sharing today is to pick the right category. I break down each of the categories in detail to help you better understand what they are, the goal of each of the categories, and help you better determine which one fits you best. Want to chat about the episodes and be a part of our weekly podcast group gatherings? Search for the group called “The ‘Everything Else' in Bodybuilding Podcast Insiders!” And come join the conversation. Additional Resources: -Want to learn how to pose for NPC, OCB, or Fitness Universe? Register for the next virtual posing clinic at http://www.learntopose.com -Want to feel fully prepared on stage at your competition? Join my weekly posing classes at http://www.weeklyposing.com -NEW weekly posing class called “Posing Mechanics for all men and women divisions” now available on Sundays! http://www.weeklyposing.com -FREE posing tutorials for Figure, Bikini, Wellness, and Men's Physique competitors at www.learntopose.com -FREE ebook “5 Things Every Bodybuilding and Fitness Competitor Needs To Know Before Preparing For A Show” at www.eeinbb.com -Grab your “My Own Motivation” tank top at shop.killitwithdrive.com -Want to WIN your next competition? I can help! Learn more at: www.posingwinsshows.com Key Takeaways: *The Bikini Category (3:15) *The Men's Physique Category (4:30) *The Wellness Category (5:50) *The Figure Category (7:52) *The Women's Physique Category (9:21) *The Classic Physique Category (12:30) *The Bodybuilding Category (16:05) *Pageant style shows and their categories (16:20) Welcome back guys! Just me here on the mic again today with a new podcast series I'm doing that breaks down my top 10 tips for all you new people thinking about doing shows. This is also a great refresher for you veterans too. A lot of you new people probably stumbled across this podcast after a lot of bumps and bruises while combing through all the nonsense out there trying to figure out this thing called bodybuilding.  My federation is better than yours. Our federation is better because we are natural. My federation is the most prestigious. My federation is the most glamourous. You will hear me say over and over that the best federation is the best option for YOU. This is the most exciting and one of the most expensive hobbies you will ever take part in. So regardless of which federation you choose, today, I'm going to talk about the first of my 10 tips to help you better prepare and feel more confident for your first prep. Starting with the different divisions. There are so many to choose from it can get confusing. You've got bikini, wellness, men's physique, figure, classic physique, open bodybuilding, women's physique, and then you have other divisions that are more glammy like fitness model, model, muscle model, and so on. Knowing where you best fit is important because it can be discouraging to spend all the time an money preparing for a show only to place really low in a category for no reason except your body was better suited for a different category.  So let's start with the bikini, men's physique, and the wellness divisions. Bikini is looking for an athletic amount of muscle and a proportionate physique. The amount of muscle required in the bikini division is the least amount you are going to see on a bodybuilding stage. This is usually where people start when they are new to training and bodybuilding, and especially after a weight loss transformation. You will see the bikini competitors in non drug tested federations leaner and more muscular than drug tested federations so if you are brand brand new you might want to make note of this. It can get confusing when you start looking at pictures. In fact, I saw a social media post recently of a side by side competitor photo from a coach who only works with clients training for NPC and IFBB shows, which are not drug tested. The “before” photo of his competitor looked like the “after” photos of what many new competitors look like when competing for the first time on drug tested bikini stages.  So this might help you put things into perspective when I say the look of bikini is different in drug tested versus non drug tested organizations, but it's still the least amount of muscle required among all the different categories. Men's physique is the entry level division for the men's categories and requires the least amount of muscle compared to the bodybuilding division, so this is a perfect starting place for men who have had a significant weight loss or those who are somewhat new to training and are hitting a stride with their workouts. The biggest stand out with men's physique is the tight abs and a dramatic shoulder to waist ratio, so make sure your 6 pack is showing and you know how to flare those lats. There has been a dramatic upswing in the amount of men's physique competitors coming to me to learn how to pose and who are over 50 and looking to do their first show. It's a perfect division for you!  My over 50 men's physique posing clients start off a little shy at first.  In a private session I asked one of my students to do something with hit foot and his initial response was, “I feel like a ballerina.”  I took a screen shot of him and pulled it up for him to see what he looked like with the foot position change and compared it to a screen shot I took of him without the adjustment. His response was not only did he not look like a ballerina, he looked pretty freaking good.  And slowly the confidence blossomed. So, men, you can look strong, athletic, powerful, and artistic at the same time.  Just freaking let go and watch the magic happen.  I won't let you look like a ballerina, ok? Wellness is probably the division that confuses people the most. Wellness isn't an out of shape bikini competitor. Or a soft and thick bikini competitor. Wellness is a division that rewards a very specific body shape and appearance. Wellness is for women with trained physiques that are structurally lower body dominant. Many women are confusing this category because they are assessing their body when they are carrying excess body fat and thinking that this is their structure. Remember, I said wellness is looking for a trained physique. In layman's terms, you need to be muscular. So assessing your physique when you are leaner is important. For example, me, I'm nowhere near contest shape right now and am loving lifting heavy and getting stronger. I have a boootay right now. And some thick legs too. If I wear shorts I got a little SWISH going on with my quads as they sweep past each other with every step.  My fat distribution is lower body dominant at the current moment. But if I drop 20lbs and show my trained physique this is not the case. Structurally I am quite symmetrical. When I drop weight the symmetry shows. So you can't be analyzing your body in the off season when it's not looking as trained and detailed.  I'm seeing a lot of symmetrical bikini girls thinking they are wellness and doing some super squatty posing to create more lower body dominance. I don't advise doing this. I advise you get an honest assessment on your structure and best category from the beginning so you can start posing and learning better stage presence for the category you want to score your best in.  Feel free to post in my Everything Else in Bodybuilding Podcast Insiders group on Facebook and ask more questions on this.  It's a free group where we have conversations on all of these episodes and all things bodybuilding.      Moving on to the more muscular categories like Figure, Women's Physique, Classic Physique, and Bodybuilding. Starting with Figure. Figure is looking for a trained, symmetrical, physique.  Figure was designed originally to provide another option for Fitness competitors who were required to do an athletic performance as part of their scoring.  Many fitness competitors didn't want to have to do the routine that included things like strength holds, flexibility, gymnastic tumbling, dance, and more. Many suffered injuries.  So figure was born and it was meant to look a fitness competitor. Over the years it has evolved into being a division that looks for a very specific style structure. A wide shoulder to waist ratio. Very trained physique with visual cuts in the quads and detail in the hamstrings. Broad shoulders with dense caps to them. And of course tight abs and a small waistline. You don't develop this type of physique with 2 years of training. So the figure division is for very athletic women who have many years of training under their belt and are symmetrical, not lower body dominant. But don't be scared by the description of capped shoulders and quad cuts. The posing that is required for the figure division is meant to dramatize these features on you. The poses are not shapes we stand in in everyday life. In fact, I remember my friend Shelley calling me a “sleeper” because when I stood normal I look unassuming and small. But when I flared my lats and flexed, poof, I look like a completely different person, and joked that I looked like a flying squirrel. So don't be intimidated by this division. It's a great option for those who have developed and carry more muscle. Women's physique is a relatively new division that was started because the bodybuilding division in the non drug tested federations evolved into having an extreme amount of muscle, yet women still loved the concept of bodybuilding poses. I started in the bodybuilding division.  My foundation is bodybuilding. And I will always love bodybuilding poses and I love teaching all of it to men and women in my weekly virtual posing classes and 1 on 1s. But with the evolution to an extreme look in the bodybuilding division in non drug tested federations, popularity decreased and there was even a time that the women's bodybuilding division was removed completely from the Olympia competition, which is the largest bodybuilding competition the world, until die hard women's bodybuilding fan Jake Wood bought the show and brought it back.  Women's physique became widely popular when it first started and Dana Lynn Bailey won the first Olympia in 2013. She has since gone on to become a mega star. The distinct difference between women's physique and the bodybuilding division is the amount of muscle and definition of the competitors, although over the years, since about 2017, this line has blurred in the non drug tested federations, and if you ask me, women's physique is barley recognizable from when it first started.   It's super super lean and very muscular now..  The posing is also distinctly different with women's physique competitors being required to do muscularity poses with open hands rather than with closed fists. Both divisions do not require women to wear the high heels like you have to wear in the figure divisions.  Since it's inception, drug tested federations have adopted the women's physique category and over time its popularity trumped the popularity of the women's bodybuilding division and now some federations don't even have women's bodybuilding anymore and their most muscular division stops with women's physique. This is not the case everywhere though. Some drug tested federations don't have women's physique at all and still have bodybuilding, because again, the initial adoption of the division was because there was a need for it in non drug tested federations where the jump in muscle from figure to bodybuilding was significant.  This is not the case in the drug tested -  also called - natural bodybuilding. The evolution in the natural bodybuilding federations that added the division was based on popularity of the look with the open hands and style of posing. In addition there are federations that have physique style posing where they do require you to do them in high heels, which can be super fun. So there is merge of the concepts in some places as well.  I love teaching the posing for these divisions. In fact I have a weekly virtual posing class every Wednesday night at 6pm EDT for women's physique, bodybuilding, classic physique, men's physique, and the division with heels called Fit body.  Come learn to flex and look like a badass ladies!  Go to weeklyposing.com for more info. Next up the men's classic physique division. The reason for the creation of this division is similar to the story I just shared about women's physique and bodybuilding. The open men's bodybuilders in the non drug tested federations became what is called “mass monsters.” These competitors are still hitting 300lbs in their off season!  Not every one wants to carry this amount of size or do what is required to obtain this amount of size. People starting comparing the look of Arnold and the guys from the golden area of bodybuilding and saying how aesthetic bodybuilding used to be.  From this was born the classic physique division and the first Olympia was in 2016 with Danny Hester claiming the first title. Although since then the current champion Chris Bumstead has gone on to be debatably the most popular bodybuilder in the world right now.  The natural organizations have different opinions on this division. Some natural organizations say that classic physique IS natural bodybuilding and don't see a need to adopt it. And other natural organizations have included the division because of its popularity all over the world and created their own distinct judging requirements for this division that separates it from the bodybuilding division.  It's a very fun division because the posing styles are more artistic. I'm seeing a rise in popularity of this division among the young bodybuilders who love the posing style. Plus you wear classic style shorts and not the banana hammock you need to wear in the bodybuilding division. So if you are a proportioned, trained athlete who loves bodybuilding poses, this is a great option for you. My best suggestion for you guys is to have an honest conversation with yourself about your best angles, shapes, and really focus your posing your body to accentuate all of this. I work on this a lot in my weekly group virtual classes too. In fact there is such a desire for this division from OCB competitors that I had to create a whole separate class.  This class runs on Sundays at 12pm eastern. Go to learntopose.com and scroll down to the ocb class to find out more info. Ok so let me summarize all of this for you. A quick way to choose the right division is to assess how much muscle you have.  Bikini and men's physique are for those who are new or newer to training with a couple years under their belt; however, in the non drug tested federations this is still true but you might need a few more years of training to build the muscle that they tend to reward there.    Figure and wellness are for those with more trained physiques and with more years of building muscle under your belt. Wellness is just as trained as Figure except where you carry your muscle is more lower body dominant than in the figure division. Men's classic physique and women's physique are spin offs of the bodybuilding division and have gained popularity over the years for their uniqueness in posing styles and the celebrity of athletes like Chris Bumstead and Dana Linn Bailey who really helped expand the popularity of these divisions worldwide. These divisions require more muscle and more leanness in body fat compared to the bikini, figure, wellness, and men's physique categories, but not as much as the bodybuilding divisions.  So if you have been training for quite a long time and love the idea of muscularity poses, classic physique and women's physique are great options.  And the bodybuilding division, is the most extreme of all divisions, and requires your body fat to get down to extreme levels to showcase all of your muscle and detail. Besides all of these bodybuilding options are organizations that provide a completely different style of competition that is more pageant like than what you get with a standard bodybuilding show. You might really enjoy lifting and want a fun goal.  Or you have had an incredible weight loss transformation and you want to be judged more on your uniqueness not how well you fit within a specific bucket of criteria, or how tight your glutes are, or how lean you are.   You want to celebrate and showcase your uniqueness on stage and be scored on that. You want more stage time and not be spun around in a circle 1 or 2 times and then shuttled off stage. You want to wear costumes and design something fun that showcases your personality and style. You want more focus on how glamorous the stage looks and the best lighting for your moment on stage.  If this is you, there are options for you.  Fitness Universe and Musclemania are the longest running organizations for this style of show. It was originally a television show that was on mainstream ESPN back in the day. The men's options include physique, classic, and Model. The women's options include Model, bikini, and figure. The judges are modeling agencies, actors, choreographers, and other industry experts. You are 100% scored on your uniqueness. And the look is not extreme.  You don't have to have the most etched glute and hamstring tightness on stage to win.  This is a perfect option for those who want a fun fitness goal without the extremeness of a bodybuilding show. Come to one of my official virtual posing clinics to learn more about the categories. More info at learntopose.com and scroll to the clinic section The WBFF is also more of a fitness meets fashion show but they are under a lot of heat lately for their judging and financial practices. They just made a huge announcement about many changes happening in 2024 with their scoring and judging practices.  They have a bikini, fitness model, wellness, and the figure category for the women and a male model and muscle model categories for the men.  Similar to bodybuilding organizations, the amount of muscle rewarded in the categories is what makes each of them distinctly different. What makes the organization unique is there is more than just a swimsuit round for most of the divisions.  Theme wear or evening wear are required as well, which can be super fun for people.  They do reward a more muscular physique so this is definitely a glamorous organization but you have to have some muscle too.  The bikini girls aren't ripped but they do have full round quads. The fitness model girls have cuts in their quads. The figure girls are super jacked.  The men's categories are lean too with the muscle model being simply just more muscular than the model category.  The biggest difference between this organization and a regular bodybuilding organization is you better be able to work a stage. There are also theme wear divisions like this in the INBA/PNBA and the OCB even has a glamour division they just added to a couple of their shows too. These divisions are an add on to the bodybuilding style shows so the show experience isn't like a tv show like the Fitness Universe and Musclemania, but the divisions are still super fun for those looking for more than just a standard bodybuilding experience. So as you can see there is something for everyone.  If you love to perform and the idea of theme wear excites you, there are options for you. If you would rather stick a needle in your eye than wear a costume, there are more traditional options for you too. But for the most part, even if you are competing in a pageant type show or a traditional bodybuilding show the difference between the categories is….yup, you guess it…. The amount of muscle you carry and how lean you need to get to be competitive.  The difference in the categories from federation to federation is their interpretation of acceptable muscle and level of leanness for each category with the drug tested federations rewarding less muscle and leanness than non drug tested organizations. Ok guys I hope this help you weed through all the different options there are out there. Share this with your friends that are competitors or thinking about competing. Help spread the word and even consider leaving a review!  If you want to continue the conversation in our private group, come join the everything else in bodybuilding insiders Facebook group. Also, I have upcoming virtual posing clinics for competitors preparing for NPC, OCB, and brand new clinics for the Fitness Universe organization coming up. You can find out more info on all of them and my weekly virtual posing classes by going to learntopose.com I'll be back later this week with another weekly discussion episode with my husband Vassilios. Talk to you then!

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My guest on the show today is Jake Wood, the founder and CEO of Groundswell. Jake is a former Marine who founded a non-profit organization called Team Rubicon, which has over 100,000 volunteers located around the world. Jake stepped back from being Team Rubicon's CEO in 2021 to start Groundswell, a company that is attempting to transform employee giving through the use of technology. My guess is that most people haven't thought deeply about the nuances of employee giving or are familiar with what are known as Donor Advised Funds. But, when I had a chance to use the Groundswell product, I immediately wanted to have Jake on the podcast to discuss what he and his team are building. Specifically, we covered: The founding story of Groundswell; Donor Advised Funds and some of the issues associated with legacy offerings; The idea of everyone having their own personal foundation; The ways in which Groundswell makes money; and What Jake hopes the business will look like in 5 years. For more information about Groundswell, please visit: https://groundswell.io/ Listen to all Compounders Podcast episodes on either Apple or Spotify iTunes: https://apple.co/3xlUvPY Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jxkxLl All opinions expressed by your hosts and the podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of SNN or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational purposes only, it is not investment advice, and should not be relied upon for any investment decisions. We are not recommending the purchase or sale of any securities. The hosts and guests may be beneficial owners of the securities discussed. You should not assume that the securities discussed are or will be profitable.

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In this episode, Jake Wood discusses his journey from being a Marine to co-founding Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid. The episode explores the humble beginnings of Team Rubicon after the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and how they gained traction through viral donations. The conversation also delves into the role of technology in their success, particularly their partnership with Palantir, a big data intelligence platform. The episode highlights the evolution of culture and leadership within Team Rubicon, as well as the importance of measuring impact and prioritizing vulnerable communities. 

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Jake Wood is the founder and CEO of Groundswell – a corporate philanthropy startup launched last year. Given Jake's background, how can people help after the recent earthquake in Turkey & Syria (5:00)? Why does it seem like natural disasters are happening with more frequency these days (13:00)? Jake tells us what it's like to run a non-profit startup in Silicon Vally (22:00). Can any tweet about the President be non-political these days (25:00)? View our show notes and transcript here Email us at contact@riskreversal.com with any feedback, suggestions, or questions for us to answer on the pod and follow us @OkayComputerPod. We're on social: Follow Dan Nathan @RiskReversal on Twitter Follow @GuyAdami on Twitter Follow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMedia Subscribe to our YouTube page

Super Bowls are a time for leaders to step up. And for heroes to me made.  But they're not real heroes. They're football players. And most of them are not real heroes.  But a generation ago, there was a real hero playing in the Super Bowl.  A true legend. And that legend was established the moment he stepped back on an NFL field. And was elevated after he made it to the Super Bowl. And after he won FOUR of them.  Against all odds, he became the only purple heart recipient in history to win a Super Bowl. And the only one to win FOUR! For more than two years, he drove himself. Little by little he overcame obstacles and fought his way back. He not only made the Pittsburgh Steelers, but also eventually became a starting running back on a team that won four Super Bowls and became the greatest football team of the 20th century. The hard lessons Rocky Bleier (@RockyBleier) learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, "Fighting Back" and on stages of speaking appearances around the country. Rocky Bleier is a true hero. A true champion. Not just a Super Bowl champion. But a champion for veterans. A champion for America. And, now, a champion for independents everywhere. He's leading an effort in his home state of Pennsylvania to end the ridiculous and un-American closed primaries. And continuing to inspire millions.  Welcome to a conversation with a true champion. Welcome to Super Bowl week. Welcome to a Super Bowl Special episode of the best independent podcast in America.  Every episode of Independent Americans breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining our IA community on Patreon.  -Learn more about Operation Liberty—founded by Paul, Amy McGrath and Allison Jaslow (and mentioned by Paul on the show).  -As mentioned, Jake Wood (our guest in Ep 54 and Ep 107) and Team Rubicon are springing into action to provide support to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Learn more, donate and/or volunteer to deploy with them.  - Watch video of Paul and Rocky's conversation here on our YouTube channel. -Check out this NFL films story with footage of Rocky playing:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6E9uuPoBkY -Watch Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story is a 1980 made-for-television movie about Rocky portrayed by Robert Urich. -Get Rocky's book: Fighting Back. -Visit his website: http://www.rockybleier.com -Learn about Rocky's work with Ballot PA to open primaries in Pennsylvania for independents.  -Listen to Paul on KBLA with Tavis Smiley.  -Watch Paul's weekly segment on NewsNation TV with Marni Hughes.  -Find us on social media and www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can also get some very cool IA merch.  -Wanna advertise on the pod? Hit us up.  -Also check out new episodes of other Righteous Media podcasts including the B Dorm Podcast, The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra and Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices