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FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageWhat if a single covert operation rewired the modern Middle East? We revisit the 1953 CIA–MI6 coup that toppled Mohammad Mossadegh and restored the Shah, then follow the consequences forward: repression, the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and a foreign policy defined by proxies and confrontation. Drawing on Stephen Kinzer's research, we explore a hard question with fresh urgency: did the quest for short-term stability seed decades of blowback that still shape U.S.–Iran relations today?We walk through the Cold War calculus that made Operation Ajax feel “smart”—oil interests, fear of Soviet expansion, and a fascination with covert tools—then examine how closing civic space strengthened clerical networks as the only resilient opposition. The result was a revolution led by those best organized to seize power, and a regime that frames its identity against the United States while projecting force through Hezbollah, Hamas, and regional militias. We condemn terrorism unequivocally while refusing to erase the history that helps explain why proxies became Tehran's primary lever.From a conservative lens that values prudence and humility, we test whether 1953 is a warning against social engineering abroad. Can great powers restrain the impulse to pick winners and script outcomes? If Iran ever reaches genuinely free elections again, the real test may be whether we allow the messiness of democracy to unfold without trying to play God in month 22. Along the way, we wrestle with the difference between removing a regime and building institutions, and why regime change is not a strategy but a door to unknown rooms.Listen for a clear-eyed timeline, practical takeaways, and a challenge to rethink how we measure success in foreign policy: short-term order or long-term legitimacy. If this conversation moves you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us where you stand on the 1953 trade—was it worth the cost?Key Points from the Episode:• Kinzer's thesis that Operation Ajax derailed Iran's early democratic path• Cold War logic of the Dulles brothers and Churchill's Britain• How repression crushed liberal opposition and left clerical networks strongest• The arc from Shah to 1979 revolution to proxy militias• Terrorism condemned while history used to avoid repeat mistakes• Conservative case for prudence and unintended consequences• The test of restraint if Iran reopens a democratic path• Why regime change is not a full strategy so lets not make the same mistake againBe sure to check out our show page at teammojoacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resourcesOther resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

Welcome to another episode of the Superstar Communicator Podcast, hosted by Susan Heaton-Wright. In this episode, Susan Heaton-Wright sits down with Richard Liverman, the founder of Richer Solutions, a brand consultant and coach who specializes in helping professionals and small businesses articulate their unique value and stand out in competitive markets. Drawing on his wealth of experience with some of the world's biggest brands, Richard Liverman shares practical insights about building personal and business branding, overcoming "British modesty," and strategies to confidently communicate your worth.   Key Points from the Interview: Introduction & Background Susan Heaton-Wright introduces Richard Liverman and highlights his mission to help talented professionals and small businesses effectively articulate their value (00:00:02 - 00:01:02). The Challenge of Standing Out Richard Liverman discusses how many businesses have substance but lack the style to communicate it well, likening it to great products with lackluster marketing and the British tendency to be modest about achievements (00:02:10 - 00:04:42). Communication and Visibility in Business The conversation turns to similarities between small businesses and individuals in corporate roles who don't "grandstand," and how that can lead to them getting lost in the crowd (00:03:39 - 00:04:42). Helping People Buy from You Richard Liverman reframes sales as helping people to buy, encouraging a mindset shift especially for British businesses, instead of shying away from selling (00:07:35 - 00:07:54). Business Scaffolding & Personal Frameworks Richard Liverman explains the concept of "scaffolding"—the supportive frameworks (like reviews, routines, strategies) that enable people or businesses to perform at their best. Susan Heaton-Wright shares her "diva contract" story, drawing parallels to the scaffolding idea (00:08:17 - 00:12:04). Rest and Preparation The importance of rest and preparation as part of the scaffolding needed to maintain top performance is highlighted with examples from sport and personal routines (00:12:05 - 00:13:51). Brand DNA: Authentic Foundations Richard Liverman introduces the concept of "brand DNA"—understanding and communicating the authentic core of a business or person, including values, "why," and unique strengths. He outlines exercises like the Johari Window to uncover blind spots and enhance self-awareness around brand strengths (00:15:15 - 00:18:23). Feedback and Small Data The value of both structured and informal feedback (small data) in understanding how others perceive you/your business, helping refine both self-perception and outward communication (00:18:23 - 00:20:07). The Benefits of Clarity Richard Liverman explains how uncovering your brand DNA and scaffolding not only boosts confidence and communication, but also helps your audience more easily understand and form a connection with you (00:20:37 - 00:22:13). Standing Out in a Crowd The need to be strategic about networking and to resist comparison or being unsettled by others in your space—a reminder to focus on your unique value (00:24:20 - 00:25:11). Don't Be Boring! Richard Liverman shares his mantra "Don't be boring!"—encouraging innovation and challenging the "we've always done it this way" mindset (00:25:17 - 00:27:44). Building Presence and Getting Clients The importance of putting yourself out there, building credibility, and not relying solely on people "just finding you" (00:28:00 - 00:29:51). Top Three Tips from Richard Don't be boring—challenge yourself to engage others. Put yourself out there—no one else will tell your story for you. Get curious—new opportunities and insights come from curiosity ( 00:30:16 - 00:32:13 ). How to Connect Richard Liverman wraps up by inviting listeners to connect on LinkedIn, Instagram (@RicherSolutionsGlobal), or through his website (00:32:28 - 00:32:57). This episode is packed with actionable insights for professionals, business owners, and anyone looking to build a personal brand that stands out with confidence and authenticity.   Download the transcript of the interview    Meet Richard Liverman—a dynamic brand consultant and coach, founder of Richer Solutions, and champion for small businesses. With a wealth of experience working alongside some of the world's biggest brands, Richard specializes in helping talented professionals and businesses articulate their unique value and stand out in today's crowded marketplace. Combining substance with style, he empowers clients to become more visible, confident, and successful through strategic coaching and brand consultancy. Whether mentoring with Small Business Britain or guiding private clients, Richard's signature approach is all about building authentic personal brands, crafting effective business scaffolding, and inspiring others to "don't be boring—be amazing." We create this podcast to empower others to speak and communicate with impact. Weselffund. If you value our content, we would be so grateful if you could'buy us a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/superstarcomms   Why not grab our Ten Top Tips to Being a SuperStar Communicator here   Buy the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here Find out more about Susan Heaton-Wright–our host:https://offers.superstarcommunicator.com/susan-heaton-wright   Check out our SuperStar Communicator Store:https://offers.superstarcommunicator.com/superstar-communicator-store   SuperStar Communicator deliver a range of speeches, masterclasses, facilitated workshops and coaching for emerging leaders. We focus on empowering emerging talent to speak and communicate with clarity,confidence and credibility. If you would like more details please email us at hello@superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call.   You can listen to all episodes of the SuperStar Communicator podcast and subscribe here.

In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation that has been coming up again and again with my clients: how to truly honor and protect the brand and credibility you've worked so hard to build. As you grow, there's a subtle but powerful shift that has to happen — not everyone deserves access to you, your platform, or your community. I talk about the confusion that can arise when someone's public image doesn't match their private energy, why inconsistency is information, and how high-achieving women often override their own discernment in the name of being agreeable or “easy.” I also dive into the difference between emotional decisions and informed decisions — whether that's inviting someone into your business, saying yes to a collaboration, or investing in support for yourself. Expansion requires depth, new standards, and stronger boundaries. If you're craving greater visibility, impact, or success, this episode is your reminder that the next level won't come from saying yes to everything — it comes from trusting your wisdom, protecting what you've built, and choosing alignment over approval every single time. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Welcome and Mission 00:49 Renovation Update 02:13 Topic Setup Ownership 04:03 Integrity and Inconsistency 05:56 Brand Is Reputation 06:40 Growth Collective Offer 08:23 Client Story Discernment 11:02 Do Your Homework 15:25 Depth Boundaries Next Level 18:45 Protect Your Access 20:27 Closing and Next Episodes 21:08 Subscribe and Newsletter QUOTABLES: “ The women that I know who really grow cleanly in their business, in their friendships, in their leadership. Are not the ones who never encounter misalignment, but they're the ones who stop ignoring what they already feel and what they know to be true.” - Julie Solomon  “ The expansion that you are wanting is always on the other side of the work that you keep trying to bypass.”  - Julie Solomon RESOURCES: [UNSCRIPTED: THE MASTERMIND] This 12-month, application-only mastermind is designed for high-caliber entrepreneurs ready to refine their positioning, amplify visibility, and scale strategically. If selected, you'll receive 2 1:1 calls with me, monthly mastermind sessions, two retreats, and a guest feature on Woman of Influence. Apply now and, if it's aligned, we will personally reach out with next steps. 

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews SRO Todd Brendel of Dayton Independent Schools (KY), who shares frontline insights on the importance of knowing where students and staff are throughout the school day. He explains how they manage student movement, visibility, and accountability, including the tools, processes, and technology they use to support safety.KEY POINTS:1. Monitoring campus movement can help reduce bullying, vandalism, vaping, and unsafe meetups.2. Visibility into movement data helps staff identify patterns, monitor time out of class, and address concerning behaviors sooner.3. Small operational decisions often have a greater impact than high-profile threat scenarios.Our guest, Todd Brendel, is a veteran law enforcement leader and School Resource Officer (SRO) serving at Dayton Independent Schools in Dayton, Kentucky. He began his career in policing in 1990 and was among the first School Resource Officers in Kentucky in 1999. Over the course of his career, he served in patrol and leadership roles, and eventually as Police Chief before retiring in 2020.Following his retirement, Brendel returned to school safety work and is now in his fourth year as an SRO at Dayton. He has also served as president of Kentucky's SRO association and remains deeply committed to strengthening campus safety through practical systems, strong school culture, and thoughtful use of technology.

In this episode of the Happy Whole You Podcast, Jen Aks shares her powerful journey from feeling "not smart enough" in a test-score-driven world to reclaiming her innate wisdom and creating a body-based practice that helps others do the same. She and the host explore multiple forms of intelligence—kinesthetic, emotional, and somatic—while challenging the old stories that keep us small. Jen also guides a simple, hands-on somatic exercise live on the show to demonstrate how we can listen to and love our bodies, calm our nervous systems, and reconnect with our authentic selves.   Key Points How a childhood story of "not being smart" shaped Jen's life—and how she rewrote it Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences and why test scores are not the ultimate measure of intelligence The power of kinesthetic, emotional, and somatic intelligence in real-life success and fulfillment Why so many people (especially teens and young adults) feel like they don't belong in today's comparison-driven culture The concept of "body set": using hands on heart and belly to pause, notice, and reconnect Introduction to Jen's somatic practice and the Power of Gesture—using hand movements to embody and release emotions A live guided exercise to ease lower-back tension using touch, breath, and loving attention Why simply paying attention and pausing (without attaching meaning) is the first step to reconnecting with your body's wisdom How emotional and body-based practices can support leaders, executives, students, and kids alike Where to find Jen's work, including her book Your Body Is Speaking and her "Body Set to Reset" 5‑day email series   About Jen Aks: Her journey into leadership and embodiment began as a self-conscious student who felt unseen by traditional education. Through decades as a dance educator, she rediscovered the body's wisdom and the power of kinesthetic and emotional intelligence. Today, she helps others reconnect with their inner intelligence, worthiness, and courage—guiding them toward embodied leadership and aligned, purposeful living. Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In a world that prizes acceptance and applause, Jesus offers a sobering promise: “If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before it hated you.” In this message from John 15:18–25, we confront a truth many would rather soften—following Christ comes with a cost.From the earliest days of the church to the present hour, those who have identified with Jesus have faced opposition, hostility, and persecution. But this is not accidental. It is not surprising. And it is not without purpose.In this sermon, we examine why the world hates Christians. The answer is not found in personality, politics, or preference—but in allegiance to Christ. The world hates believers because they refuse to conform to its system. It hates the truth that exposes darkness. It resents the light that confronts sin. And ultimately, it rejects those who follow Christ because it does not know God.Yet even in a hostile world, Jesus promises something extraordinary—His peace, His joy, His Spirit, and His love. The One who was hated first now strengthens His people to stand firm, speak truth, and remain faithful until the end.Key Points: 1. Because Christians do not conform 2. Because they hate the truth 3. Because they love sin 4. Because they don't know GodThis is a call to courage, conviction, and unwavering allegiance to Christ in an age that increasingly resists Him.

As dancers, we tend to be creative people. During our training, our focus is on technique and artistry as opposed to the business aspect of our career. As we advance into the professional world and are offered our first contract, it can be a rude awakening. Most dancers don't know what they should be looking for, or even how contract negotiations will develop.In this episode, I'm joined by ballet dancer-turned-attorney Cielomar Puccio, founder of Brandllet Law to get the scoop on what dancers need to know. Together, we break down the essential parts of a dance contract in clear, practical terms so dancers can confidently understand what they're agreeing to before they sign.From salaries and rehearsal schedules to exclusivity clauses and shoe stipends, this episode covers the details that can make a big difference in a dancer's daily life and long-term career.Key Points in this Episode: The most important things dancers should look for in a contract The difference between employees and independent contractors Important clauses to look out for including exclusivity, intellectual property, moral, termination, and automatic renewal What dancers can realistically negotiate and how to do so professionally and confidently Red flags to watch out for in both the actual contract and the negotiationDisclaimer:A contract is a legal document subject to the laws, rules, and regulations of each particular jurisdiction in which they are executed. In the United States, each state has specific laws, rules, and regulations that apply to them. If you have questions about your issues in relation to a contract consult with an attorney barred in the state in which the contract is executed before you proceed with the agreement. The content and information provided in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and not to provide legal advice or opinion.Connect with Brandllet Law:WEBSITE: www.brandllet.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/brandlletlawLinks and Resources:1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callGet 20% off your first order of ALOHA protein bars: https://aloha.com/BRAINYBALLERINABlog Post: Is Your Contract Knowledge En Pointe?Let's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageA map doesn't just change with borders; it changes when the rules do. We trace a straight line from the Abraham Accords through October 7, the region-wide June escalation, and the strike that removed Iran's Supreme Leader to explain why the Middle East just entered a new era. The thread is simple but profound: normalization unsettled the status quo, terror tried to reverse it, and a coalition responded by targeting not just fighters but the entire architecture behind them.We walk through how the Accords quietly re-ordered incentives for Israel and several Sunni states, making open cooperation normal and isolating Tehran's ambitions. Then we examine October 7 as a deliberate shock aimed at blowing up normalization, and how Israel's doctrine shifted from “manage the threat” to “dismantle the network.” As Hezbollah, Iraqi and Syrian militias, and Hamas moved in concert, June's escalation exposed a single grid of proxies. With U.S. backing, strikes expanded from rocket crews to commanders, infrastructure, and nuclear assets during Operation Midnight Hammer, turning a shadow war into a multi-front confrontation.The final, startling turn—the killing of the Supreme Leader—breaks an old taboo and sends a message across every capital from Riyadh to Moscow: proxy violence no longer shields the regime at the top. We reflect on how this changes deterrence, why it hardens a loose coalition of Israel, Sunni partners, and the West, and what it means for global energy, great-power opportunism, and the possibility of more accountable politics across the region. Think of the Berlin Wall falling: a single event that announces a different world and forces everyone to rewrite their playbooks.If you're ready to understand how these moments connect—and what likely comes next—tune in, share this episode with a friend who follows geopolitics, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find the show. Subscribe to stay with us as the next chapters unfold.Key Points from the Episode:• Abraham Accords as a realignment, not a photo-op• Iran isolated as Israel and Sunni states cooperate• October seventh as a bloody backlash to normalization• Israel ends contain-and-manage doctrine• June escalation exposes a single proxy grid• Operation Midnight Hammer against nuclear capability• Strike authority expands to senior leadership and infrastructure• Supreme Leader killed signals end of regime immunity• New coalition hardens against Tehran's network• Berlin Wall analogy for a new geopolitical eraBe sure to check out our show page at teammojoacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resourcesOther resources: Israel's September 11thLM#38--Israel's 9-11, pt 1LM#39--Israel's 9-11, pt 2Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageA single game can change the national mood. From the Miracle on Ice to overtime golds and record-shattering routines, we unpack how sports moments break through cynicism, quiet the noise, and remind us we're still capable of feeling like one country. We talk about the power of unscripted drama, why visible excellence cuts across lines, and how simple stories—our team versus the world—reconnect neighbors who can't agree on anything else.We explore the deeper current beneath the highlights: patriotism as a virtue expressed without footnotes. When an athlete competes through pain or sticks a routine under crushing pressure, we see the virtues we want in ourselves—resilience, grit, grace under fire. That is why a flag on a jersey and an anthem on a podium can do what speeches can't. They create shared memories that become civic glue: the hushed bar before the roar, the group chat posting the same clip, the three letters typed in unison. Those memories don't fix policy fights, but they make it easier to face them together.We also reflect on Mike Tirico's eloquent Milan-Cortina sign-off—history, the next generation, and sport as a unifying voice—and look toward LA28, a rare home-stage chance to show what sports mean in America. The invitation is simple: appreciate greatness, cheer without cynicism, and carry the better mood into everyday life. If these moments help us practice being a we, then the real victory lasts longer than a medal ceremony. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a spark of pride, and leave a review telling us the USA moment that gave you chills.Key Points from the Episode:• miracle on ice as mood shift and national reset• modern wins in women's and men's hockey, track, and gymnastics as unity sparks• why unscripted drama builds trust and belonging• excellence and merit as visible, unifying virtues• patriotism as humble pride without footnotes• shared memories as anchors for civic unity• Lincoln's mystic cords and the memory we build together• Mike Tirico's themes and the promise of LA28• closing challenge to cheer freely and carry the feeling forwardBe sure to check out our show page at teammojoacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resourcesOther resources: Mike Tirico closing remarks as host of NBC Olympic coverage 2026, https://youtu.be/X3VmYnt_MRs?si=o37tOgxl1CuR2iZyWant to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

In this episode, I dive into what it really takes to evolve your identity as a leader — especially when your current level of success no longer feels aligned with who you're becoming. I share the subtle signs that you've outgrown your current messaging, positioning, or even the way you show up online, and why trying to “optimize” from your old identity will only keep you stuck. If you've been feeling friction, plateaued growth, or like your voice doesn't quite match the woman you are now, this conversation will hit home. I also break down the practical shifts required to recalibrate — from refining your positioning and elevating your standards to making bold, strategic decisions that reflect your next level. This isn't about doing more; it's about becoming more precise, more honest, and more aligned. If you're ready to stop performing and start leading from your highest identity, this episode will give you both the clarity and the courage to move. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Welcome to Woman of Influence 00:49 Unscripted Retreat Afterglow 01:34 Why a Mastermind Now 02:51 My First Mastermind Leap 05:34 Identity Shift Over Tactics 07:22 The Power of the Right Room 09:56 Fear After Bad Investments 12:47 My Own Identity Lag 15:19 Who This Mastermind Is For 17:18 Inside the 12 Month Experience 20:16 Retreats and Podcast Spotlight 22:24 Apply and Fit Matters 25:08 Final Invitation and Closing 26:47 Subscribe and Stay Connected QUOTABLES: “  When your identity shifts. When you truly stop trying to lead and speak from where you were and you start leading and speaking from who you actually are and where you're going, everything in your business and life reorganizes around that.” - Julie Solomon  “ The lesson from maybe a bad experience or a bad investment isn't, don't ever do it again. It's get better at choosing, get better at discernment. Take what that experience taught you about what you needed to know and use it to discern. And when you find the right person or the right experience, who is actually right for you? You go all in. You don't punish the right room for what the wrong room did.”  - Julie Solomon RESOURCES: [UNSCRIPTED: THE MASTERMIND] This 12-month, application-only mastermind is designed for high-caliber entrepreneurs ready to refine their positioning, amplify visibility, and scale strategically. If selected, you'll receive 2 1:1 calls with me, monthly mastermind sessions, two retreats, and a guest feature on Woman of Influence. Apply now and, if it's aligned, we will personally reach out with next steps. 

Guest Bio: Ivana Taylor has spent 35 years translating complex marketing into simple, executable strategies. She's the founder of DIYMarketers.com, where she helps entrepreneurs compete without enterprise budgets. She's a self-described AI power user who tests tools for six hours a day. And she's built follow-up systems for everyone from manufacturing companies to consultants. Key Points: 1. Cold Outreach Requires Far More "Touches" Than It Used To A "touch" is no longer just a phone call or email. Every interaction counts. It includes: ·        Social media posts ·        Website visits ·        Content consumption ·        LinkedIn engagement ·        Webinars ·        Direct mail ·        Comments and DMs 2. Most Small Businesses Skip the Foundational Steps Before worrying about sequences, automation, or buying lists, you must clearly define your ideal customer, understand the problem you solve, identify the desired outcome your buyer wants and know how your buyer makes decisions. Without this groundwork, marketing becomes expensive guesswork. 3. Cold Email Alone Is Weak (and Often an Avoidance Strategy) Response rates to pure cold email are extremely low. Buying lists and blasting emails often feels productive, is easy to automate and produces poor results. Cold email works best as a second step, not a first step. 4. Start Manual Before You Automate The recommendation: ·        Begin with real conversations ·        Aim for consistent outreach (calls or personal messages) ·        Learn from live interactions ·        Identify patterns in objections, desired outcomes, and buying triggers Only after recognizing patterns should you build automated sequences. 5. The Phone Is Still the Fastest Path to Revenue Despite all the marketing tools available, the most consistent answer to "What's working?" was picking up the phone and having conversations. Why? ·        Immediate feedback ·        Faster learning curve ·        Real-time objection handling ·        Faster path to booked appointments 6. Mindset Matters: Service, Not Persuasion Cold outreach works best when: ·        You see yourself as helping, not convincing ·        "No" is viewed as clarity (not rejection) ·        Your goal is conversation, not immediate conversion A clear "no" frees you to pursue someone who will say yes. 7. Specific Targeting Beats Big Lists Instead of buying 10,000 names: ·        Define clear parameters (industry, role, company size, revenue, keywords) ·        Start with a focused segment ·        Refine messaging based on real conversations ·        Build segmented sequences based on actual buying motivations Broad targeting = poor response. Specific targeting = stronger engagement. 8. Automation Is Powerful — But Only After Strategy Automation should amplify a proven message, a clearly defined audience, validated buying patterns. It cannot replace foundational work. 9. Marketing Is Not Magic — It's Consistent Work There is no shortcut. Successful outreach requires: ·        Repetition ·        Iteration ·        Conversations ·        Testing ·        Refinement The "eat your vegetables" truth: the people succeeding are doing the work. Bottom Line Cold outreach still works — but not as a blast-and-hope strategy. What works: ·        Clear targeting ·        Strong positioning ·        Multi-channel touches ·        Real conversations ·        Strategic follow-up And above all, start with the fundamentals before scaling with tools.   Guest Links: Free Gift:  An AI Outreach Ebook IMPORTANT – You must Double Opt-in and confirm your email to receive this free gift.   Learn More Visit DIYMarketers.com – Simple, actionable marketing strategies for small business owners who want to do marketing on less than $17 a day. Fix Your Marketing Problem in Less Than 24 Hours – Fill out the form, tell me your marketing challenge, and I'll send personalized recommendations in less than 24 hours.   About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus, and revenue generation experts. Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let's talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? 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FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageA speech in Munich rattled the furniture of polite consensus, and we had to unpack it. Secretary of State Marco Rubio didn't just talk policy; he drew a bright line around what the West is and why it's worth defending—faith, history, art, science, and a shared way of life. We dig into that message, the reaction it sparked, and the practical path it implies for America and Europe if we truly want a new Western century.We start with the core critique: the post–Cold War fantasy that trade alone would tame rivalry and that a rules-based order could replace the national interest. From there, we track the real costs—deindustrialization, fragile supply chains, energy constraints—and outline how to rebuild capacity where it most matters: semiconductors, critical minerals, medical manufacturing, and grid hardware. Along the way, we take on borders and sovereignty without flinching, arguing that a nation's duty to its citizens is the opposite of xenophobia—it's the foundation of fairness and stability.The conversation moves to alliances, deterrence, and the limits of global institutions. When the UN can't contain conflicts in Ukraine or Gaza, credibility falls to coalitions that can act. We explore a pragmatic peace doctrine that blends deterrence with real diplomacy, seeks achievable ends, and resists endless ideological crusades. We also look at competing with China through supply chain resilience, standards, and coordinated investment rather than slogans.All of this points to a bigger cultural shift: stop managing decline and start building again. Energy abundance through nuclear and firm low-carbon power, faster permitting, mission-driven procurement, and a talent surge in defense and dual-use tech can restore momentum. Most of all, purpose matters—armies don't fight for abstractions. If you care about Western renewal, sovereignty, strong allies, and the courage to innovate, you'll find both clarity and challenge here. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more listeners join the conversation.Key Points from the Episode:• rejecting the end-of-history delusion and managed decline• shared civilizational identity across faith, history and culture• what armies defend and why purpose matters• borders as sovereignty, not xenophobia• reshoring critical supply chains and energy realism• limits of global institutions and the turn to coalitions• strong allies that can defend themselves• pragmatic peace aims in Ukraine and beyond• competing with China through capacity and coordination• innovation over stagnation with mission-driven policyBe sure to check out our show page at teammojoacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resourcesOther resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

In this message, we walk through a clear and compelling framework that reveals the difference between cultural Christianity and genuine discipleship. True faith is not merely claimed, it is demonstrated.The believer loves. Not sentimentally, but sacrificially. A heart transformed by Christ is marked by deep affection for Him and sincere love for others.The believer obeys. Love for Christ does not remain internal, it moves into action. Obedience is not legalism; it is the natural overflow of devotion.And the believer multiplies. Faith was never meant to terminate on us. A life changed by the gospel becomes a life that reproduces, invests in others, and makes disciples.Key Points: 1. Loves 2. Obeys 3. Multiplies This is the rhythm of a life fully surrendered to Christ.

This week on The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by Janessa Urwin: former professional ballerina, Resident Costume Designer for American Repertory Ballet, and founder of Florimund's, a luxury ballet costume rental company.Janessa shares her unique journey from dancer to designer, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the world of ballet costuming. We talk about everything from constructing tutus that survive decades of performances to helping dancers feel confident and transformed the moment they step on stage. We also chat about career pivots, creative entrepreneurship, and the many meaningful ways to build a life in ballet beyond performing.Whether you're a dancer, teacher, studio owner, or just love the magic of ballet productions, this episode will give you a peek behind the seams at the passion and work that goes into crafting gorgeous costumes.Key Points in this Episode: How Janessa began learning the art of costume design while still dancing professionally What the costume design process really looks like and the unique challenges of designing for dancers How ballet costumes are built to last and get passed down through generations Practical tips for dancers during costume fittings (what to speak up about!) Why beautiful, well-fitting costumes elevate performance and confidence Founding Florimund's to simplify the costume rental process and make high-quality tutus accessible for everyone!Connect with Florimund's:WEBSITE: florimunds.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/florimundsLinks and Resources:1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

 Pastor KJay preached a life-changing message titled Blazy Faith — calling us to have a faith that grows stronger in the fire.

What happens when you say yes to something that terrifies you?This week on the podcast, Lise Thorne @walking_this_way and I talk about saying yes before you feel ready, body acceptance, money confidence, and why women must stop staying small.I'm joined by refreshingly honest content creator Lise Thorne , who is also the founder of The Money Conversation and Welcome Home Project, to talk about rebuilding confidence in midlife.Just before turning 40, Lise boarded a plane to Thailand for a Muay Thai retreat. She almost didn't get on that flight. That decision became the foundation for a new relationship with movement, self-belief and identity.If you're navigating midlife change, struggling with confidence, or wanting to feel more in control of your money — this episode is practical, honest and empowering.Confidence isn't something you wait for.It's built. Decision by decision.Lise is a real power house and another great example of what we can achieve when we step out of our own way.Keypoints-02:18 – The Airport Tears Why Lise almost didn't get on the plane to Thailand.06:40 –Saying Yes Before You Feel ReadyThe identity shift that comes from doing the scary thing anyway.11:25 – Movement as a Mental Health ToolWhy even small physical action changes your state.15:10 –Body Confidence vs Body AcceptanceWhy acceptance can feel more honest — and more powerful.19:45 –Becoming an “Athlete” at 20+ StoneChallenging stereotypes and redefining what strength looks like.24:30 – The £100,000 Investing LessonThe financial decision that changed everything.29:10 – Why Women Must Join the Money ConversationClosing the financial confidence gap.33:45 – Pressure, Midlife & Modern WomanhoodCareer, body, family — and choosing not to shrink.38:20 – The Welcome Home ProjectSupporting vulnerable single mothers and refugee families in practical ways.43:10 –What Confidence Really IsAction first. Certainty later.45:55 – Final ReflectionsWhy growth rarely feels glamorous — but always builds strength.Go and follow ⁠@walking_this_way to keep up to date with their progress.If this conversation resonated with you:Subscribe to Liberté – Free to BeLeave a rating or reviewShare it with a woman who might need to hear it todayThe more women who find this podcast, the more confidence, courage, and permission we can spread.✨ See you next week for another inspiring conversation.Keep being fabulousRachel x

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageLent doesn't open with a pep talk; it starts with ashes and the hard grace of honesty. We map a clear, three-step journey that trades vague resolutions for substance: Dante's Inferno to see sin in sharp relief, Father John Burns' Lift Up Your Heart to walk into repentance with trust, and Thomas à Kempis' The Imitation of Christ to practice quiet, durable holiness. Along the way, we sit with unforgettable Dante scenes that act like moral X-rays, explore why indifference is never neutral, and learn how a holy hatred of sin grows from mercy, not pride.Then we shift from diagnosis to accompaniment. Drawing on St. Francis de Sales, Fr. Burns offers a ten-day retreat you can repeat or stretch across the season. We talk about how to handle dryness, shame, and the stumbles that usually derail good intentions, reframing repentance as a steady return rather than a flawless run. Each day ends with one small response—an honest prayer, a concrete work of mercy, a needed apology—so transformation becomes practical and repeatable.Finally, we anchor life in the hidden path of The Imitation of Christ. Humility over spectacle. Detachment over approval. Union with Jesus, especially in the Eucharist, over restless striving. You'll leave with a simple plan: a few cantos of Inferno each week with an examen, a short retreat reading with one action, and a one-page chapter from à Kempis with three focused questions for your next 24 hours. Start with all three, or just begin with one. Ashes clear our sight; grace carries us forward; daily fidelity makes it stick.If this path helps you begin again, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. What's the first small step you'll take today?Key Points from the Episode:• Lent beginning with ashes and clarity about sin• Dante's Inferno as moral X-ray of disordered love• Practical weekly reading and examen prompts• Father John Burns' 10-day retreat as trusted guide• Repentance as trusting return after failure• Daily small responses: prayer, mercy, confession• The Imitation of Christ on humility and detachment• One chapter a day with three reflective questions• Integrating diagnosis, accompaniment, imitation• Start small, begin where you are, keep returningBe sure to check out our show page at teammojocademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resourcesOther resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!

In this episode, I sit down to talk about what it really means to build a business that aligns with who you are now—not who you were when you first started. We dive into the identity shifts that happen as you grow, the courage it takes to evolve publicly, and how to navigate the tension between staying consistent and honoring your expansion. I share my thoughts on visibility, messaging, and the internal work required to lead at your next level. We also talk about the practical side of growth—refining your voice, simplifying your offers, and making strategic decisions that support both impact and income. This conversation is an honest look at what it takes to scale without abandoning yourself in the process. If you've been feeling the pull to pivot, expand, or show up in a bigger way, this episode will meet you right where you are—and challenge you to rise into what's next. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:49 Renovation Update + Post-Retreat Come Down 02:13 What Unscripted Was Designed to Do  04:03 Why It'd Been 2 Years Since Hosting a Retreat 08:11 The God Prompt That Birthed Unscripted 13:10 How This Retreat Was Different 16:12 Fellowship, Safety, and Embodied Transformation 21:13 Stop Holding Back From Proximity 26:16 The 3 Biggest Transformations 28:07 Final Reflections, Gratitude & What's Next   QUOTABLES: “ There is such a difference between having knowledge, versus knowledge that is embodied and applied and rooted in to you as you walk out that door.” - Julie Solomon  “ It's not enough to be real. It's important to be real in the right environment. Because the right environment is going to be able to see you, meet you, and hold you at that caliber and at that level.”  - Julie Solomon   RESOURCES:

In the News The First Android 17 Beta is now Available on Pixel Devices T-Mobile Adds Free New Service Hate Saying ‘Hey Google' to your Nest devices? Key Points from Recent Updates to OpenAI's Privacy Policy  NASA's Latest Attempt to Launch Artemis 2 Didn't Go As Planned SpaceX Crew-12 Mission Latest News NASA Puts 21-Year-Old Spacecraft on Pause   ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell Why Your Company Is Suddenly Talking About Data Retention Policies From the Tech Corner Nvidia's Momentum is Running into Real-World Limits Mini Retro Compact Cameras Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston AI and Chips, and the Quantity of Chips in a Small Space  

Today on Beyond the Torch, Todd & Leslie chat with Johnny Fairplay, the legendary villain from Survivor: Pearl Islands! The conversation is a deep dive into Fairplay's iconic Survivor journey, his casting story, the infamous "dead grandma" lie, his relationship with Jeff Probst, and his perspectives on old school versus new era Survivor.Key Points of Interest:• The Casting Story - Fairplay was discovered by Lynn Spillman at a gas station just 11 days before finals, having never watched Survivor before• Strategic Preparation - He studied every season twice, watched Amazon three times, and deliberately weaponized the loved ones challenge concept• The Dead Grandma Lie - Planned from watching Jenna Morasca's food auction moment; his grandma even set it up in pre-show interviews saying "I almost died when I heard my grandson was gonna be on Survivor"• Jeff Probst Feud - Their contentious relationship started at casting when Fairplay made an inappropriate joke, escalated when Jeff revealed Fairplay's private strategic question publicly, leading to "Fuck you Jeff" exchanges at every challenge• Reality TV Philosophy - Fairplay deliberately positioned himself as the first intentional villain in reality TV history, understanding that villains drive viewership and create compelling television• Physical Consequences - Woke up in three separate ERs in three states from being blindside-punched by fans; received death threats and feces mailed to CBS• New Era Critique - Discusses the lack of villains in modern Survivor, repetitive challenge design, and his disappointment at being excluded from Season 50 despite having a moment in the Smithsonian• Current Life - Now engaged with two kids, touring with Richard Hatch for Season 50 viewing parties, considers himself in the top 1% luckiest people on the planet thanks to SurvivorSpecial thanks to the best Whiskey on the Planet Watertown Whiskey! Check them out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watertownwhiskey/?hl=en Tell them Fairplay sent you! Please Drink Responsibly https://watertownwhiskey.com/ Our new Website is live! Check it out at: www.realityaftershow.com Join our Patreon at RealityPatron.com If you would like a cameo from Jonny Fairplay order one now! cameo.com/jonnyfairplay Check us out on Tiktok @fairplaytokBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reality-after-show--5448874/support.

We're back, and this reintroduction goes straight into sales, discipline, and why indecision quietly limits your growth; if you're building something that lasts, this conversation with Daniel G is for you. Subscribe and follow along for more steady leadership conversations. Key Points from the Episode: -Why success must become a "must," not a "maybe" -The danger of indecision in business and life -Mastering fundamentals vs. chasing shortcuts -Competition, comparison, and staying sharp -Health, identity, and long-term performance -Building teams without trying to escape the work Subscribe to the Solid Podcast and watch more full episodes like this. STAY SOLID! 

Why do so many Christians struggle with temptation, doubt, insecurity, and a lack of spiritual strength? Why does victory in the Christian life often feel elusive?In this sermon, we return to one of the most foundational truths of the New Testament: identity. Scripture teaches that every person is born into one of two realities—in Adam or in Christ. By nature, we are united to Adam, sharing in sin, death, and condemnation. But through faith, God offers a radical transformation: a new identity, a new standing, and a new life in Christ.Rather than calling us to self-effort or moral improvement, the gospel announces a decisive change of position. The first Adam brought death; the second Adam, Jesus Christ, brings life. This message traces that contrast through Romans, 1 Corinthians, Colossians, and beyond, showing how our union with Christ shapes assurance, holiness, and victory over sin.If you are battling temptation, weighed down by guilt, or struggling to understand who you truly are as a believer, this sermon calls you back to the fundamentals—not what you must do, but who you already are in Christ.Key Points: 1. In Adam 2. In ChristWhether you are seeking clarity, assurance, or new life, this message invites you to reckon the truth of the gospel and live in light of your identity in Christ.

What if balance wasn't something you trained from the ground up but something your brain orchestrates moment by moment?In this episode of Somatic Movement and Mindset, Heidi Hadley explores why true balance begins in the brain and nervous system rather than the feet. You'll learn how perception, sensory feedback, and habitual tension patterns influence stability, posture, and confidence in movement, and why simply strengthening or stretching the feet often misses the bigger picture.This conversation brings together neuroscience, somatic awareness, and real-life movement habits to help you rethink balance in a way that feels empowering and practical.

Send a textWhat if your calendar didn't own your ministry — but served it?Welcome to the podcast garage Amanda Mejias! Lifeway Specialist for Girls' Ministry and Women in Youth Ministry. Check this pastoral note: We to need to make the move from submission (giving in after the fight) to surrender (choosing trust before the fight begins).In this episode, Zac and Amanda unpack a simple, repeatable framework to audit your year:Stop – Start – ChangeStop what burns energy without bearing fruit (even if it's beloved).Start where your God is calling you out: only when you have conviction and capacity.Change the good-but-not-great by adjusting structure, timing, and goals to serve outcomes that actually matter.We talk:Anchoring your plans to your church's missionWorking backward from your budget cycleDefining fruit before you planVolunteer buy-in and giving ideas real runwayWhy leaders must measure what mattersPlus, a live case study: Her Good Retreat — a focused gathering for women leading in youth and college ministry. Born from real needs (belonging, rest, targeted training), it models how vision, people, and place shape events that last.Key Points• the value of discipline through a swim lesson story• moving from submission to surrender• defining fruit before planning• annual audit using stop, start, change• aligning events to church mission• budgeting timelines and approvals• volunteer capacity and early buy-in• when to kill traditions and when to tweak what you inherited• launching Her Good Retreat for women in youth and college ministry• links to Youth Pastor Summit and  ExperienceCheck the links below for the Her Good Retreat this March, the Youth Pastor Summit locations in April, and the Preaching Experience in May. Like, rate, subscribe, and review, and we'll see you next timeHer Goodhttps://www.lifeway.com/en/events/her-good-retreatPreaching Experiencehttps://www.lifeway.com/en/events/experience-2026Support the showJoin the community!

I'm unpacking why free advice might be the very thing keeping you underpaid—and how to shift from being consumed to being invested in. In this solo episode of Woman of Influence, I'm sharing what the past few weeks have looked like here in Nashville—from navigating a historic ice storm to hosting my first in-person retreat in over two years—and how all of it led me back to a conversation I've been having repeatedly with my clients: the real cost of free advice. I take you inside the identity shift required to stop over-giving, stop confusing engagement with impact, and start being seen as a paid, trusted authority instead of a generous but invisible one. I break down why free content is a relationship, not a strategy, how it conditions your audience when you're not intentional, and why information alone never creates true transformation. I also share the moment a longtime follower told me exactly why she'd never invest in my work—and how that changed everything. If you've ever felt quietly resentful of giving so much without seeing it convert, this episode will help you reframe free content, clarify where real transformation begins, and step into leadership that's aligned, paid, and chosen. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Welcome to Woman of Influence 00:49 Surviving the Nashville Ice Storm 02:25 Preparing for the In-Person Retreat 04:08 The Importance of Breaking Up with Free Advice 10:33 Reframing Free Content as a Relationship 16:13 The Identity Elevation Framework 23:01 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Opportunities QUOTABLES: “  We have to make this identity shift. Going from being consumed to being invested in,” - Julie Solomon  “  Free advice might honestly be the very thing keeping you underpaid.”  - Julie Solomon RESOURCES:

Want to make sure your wedding photos capture every special moment?   Selecting a wedding photographer is more than a check on your to-do list—it's about choosing someone who aligns with your vision.  Listen and learn how to pick a wedding photographer vendor who truly understands your vision.     Stress-free Wedding Planning Podcast #187: From Behind The Lens: A Photographer's Honest Advice To Protect Your Wedding Memories Host: Sal & Sam Music: "Sam's Tune" by Rick Anthony   TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction to From Behind The Lens: A Photographer's Honest Advice To Protect Your Wedding Memories 01:50 Choosing the Right Photographer 03:10 Darius's Heartfelt Advice 07:00 Wedding Tip Wednesday: Vendor Meals 09:00 Key Points to Remember When Picking A Wedding Photographer 11:00 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement 12:00 Closing Remarks and Farewell   Get your FREE no-obligation report TODAY: "8 QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK A WEDDING PROFESSIONAL BEFORE BOOKING THEM" http://forms.aweber.com/form/55/756659955.htm Music List Giveaway  https://www.afterhourseventsofne.com/guestcontact   Join us in the Stress-free Wedding Planning Facebook group  https://urlgeni.us/facebook/Stress-Free-CT-Wedding-Advice   Copyright © 2026 Atmosphere Productions LLC All Rights Reserved. Produced by Atmosphere Productions in association with After Hours Events of New England https://atmosphere-productions.com https://www.afterhourseventsofne.com #2028Bride #2026Bride #2027Bride #WeddingPlanning #WeddingCeremony #weddinganxiety #NewEnglandWedding #WeddingPreparations #WeddingChecklist #WeddingProTips #weddingexperts #WeddingInspo #WeddingIdeas #WeddingPhotography #WeddingGoals #WeddingWisdom #WeddingTips #DreamWedding #WalkDownTheAisle #StressFreeWedding #StressFreeWeddingPlanning #StressFreeWeddingPlanningPodcast #WeddingPodcast      

Episode 225 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by the Vice President of Team Hiter, and my INCREDIBLE Wife, Rhiannon Hiter!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to have a heartfelt conversation with my amazing wife, Rhiannon, covering a wide range of topics including personal growth, parenting, health, and business. We reflect on the challenges and successes of the past year, emphasizing the importance of faith, discipline, and the impact of our choices on our family and future. The episode also delves into the realities of health insurance, the significance of preventative health, and the role of supplements in our wellness journey. As we look ahead to 2026, we just want to express gratitude for our experiences and the relationships we've built along the way.Key Points:- 2025 was a year of growth and challenges.- Letting go of control has been a significant growth area.- Feeding your faith leads to clarity and stress relief.- Patterns in our lives can hold us back.- Discipline is doing what you need to do, even when you don't want to.- The importance of being present and aware in parenting.- Health insurance is a tool, not a scam.- Preventative health starts with personal responsibility.About our guest: Born and raised in Middle Tennessee, Rhiannon is a dedicated wife, mother, and businesswoman with a passion for entrepreneurship and leadership. She has successfully worked alongside her husband to build their dreams, turning vision into reality through hard work and dedication. As a co-founder of The Hitlab, Rhiannon has gained extensive experience in launching and managing multiple businesses, giving her a deep understanding of what it takes to create and sustain success. For over eight years, she has been a leader in the insurance industry, heading Team Hiter with a commitment to excellence and growth. With a wealth of knowledge from her diverse business ventures, Rhiannon is equipped to help others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, scale their businesses, and achieve long-term success. Whether it's through mentorship, strategic planning, or hands-on leadership, she is dedicated to empowering others to reach their full potential.Follow and contact:Instagram: @rhiannonhiterteamhiter.comSubscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of School Safety and Security at Chesapeake Public Schools, to unpack the often-misunderstood role of School Resource Officers (SROs). The conversation highlights how effective SROs function not just as law enforcement, but as trusted partners embedded in school culture—supporting prevention, early intervention, and relationship-based safety practices across campuses.KEY POINTS:1. SROs are most effective when fully integrated into school culture, not just crisis response2. Relationship-building and trust are central to prevention and early intervention3. Strong collaboration between educators, administrators, and SROs improves campus safetyOur guest, Penny Schultz, is the Assistant Director of School Safety and Security for Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. She brings a rare, cross-disciplinary perspective to school safety, having served as a police officer, classroom teacher, campus administrator, and district-level leader. Dr. Schultz is widely respected for her relationship-based, prevention-focused approach to campus safety, emphasizing collaboration among educators, School Resource Officers, mental health professionals, and community first responders. Her work centers on early intervention, trust-building with students and families, and embedding safety practices into the everyday culture of schools.

 When our stakeholders come to us asking for training, they are usually thinking of traditional training.  So, they treat us, nonprofit L&D pros, like training factories that can easily produce a new training in a day. But we are here to create behavior change, and that takes time.In this episode, I'm sharing four recommendations that will help you embody the change agent you already are and learn what you need to create real change in your organization.▶️ You're Not a Training Factory. You are a Change Agent. ▶️ Key Points:0:00:00 The process of creating real behavior change0:05:41 Shift from learning designer to change agent0:06:35 Sell real change to your stakeholders0:07:31 Simplify the scope of the training request0:09:05 Study learning science to get the buy-in you needResources from this episode:Read the books I recommended:  James Clear's Atomic Habits and BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits.Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageFeeling overwhelmed isn't a personal flaw; it's often the predictable outcome of how we've redesigned childhood and campus life. We trace the surge in teen anxiety and sadness to safetyism—the belief that emotional safety should trump all other goods—and show how that lens reshaped parenting, schooling, and university culture. When we treat discomfort as harm and words as danger, we smother the very friction that builds judgment, courage, and resilience.We walk through how overprotective parenting quietly removed unstructured play, risk, and negotiated conflict, leaving kids with fewer chances to fail, regroup, and try again. We look at the role families, faith communities, and civic groups play in giving young people identity and duty, and what's lost when those institutions weaken. Then we tackle the 24/7 pressures of smartphones and social media—comparison, outrage, and performance—along with a therapeutic framing in education that trains students to scan language for threats instead of weighing ideas on evidence.On campus, we connect these trends to call-out culture, speaker disinvitations, and the rise of bureaucracies that police expression. A university that treats offense as injury can't perform its core mission: stretching minds with hard questions and unpopular arguments. The solution isn't more programs; it's recovering proven practices. We share concrete steps: restore unstructured play, coach rather than rescue, delay social media, keep phones out of bedrooms, and set device-free meals. For universities, reaffirm robust free speech, enforce rules against shout downs while protecting peaceful protest, and shrink administrative sprawl that chills inquiry.The throughline is simple: strength over safetyism, formation over perpetual therapy, free speech over the emotional veto. Prepare kids for life rather than shielding them from it, and demand institutions that challenge rather than coddle. If this resonates, tap follow, share it with a friend who cares about kids and campuses, and leave a quick review with your biggest takeaway—what's the first norm you'll change?Key Points from the Episode: rising teen sadness, anxiety and self-harm linked to cultural shifts• safetyism replaces resilience as the top value• speech reframed as harm on campuses• soft authoritarianism crowds out debate and inquiry• overprotective parenting reduces risk and free play• weakened families, faith, and civic groups thin identity and duty• smartphones and social media amplify comparison and outrage• therapeutic framing turns conflict into trauma language• practical fixes for home, school, and tech norms• universities recommit to robust free speech and due process• build character through service, challenge and mentoringBe sure to check out our show page at teammojoacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resourcesOther resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

The Super Bowl represents the biggest event in sports. Streaming expert Dan Rayburn joins co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone on this episode of StreamTime Sports to break down the real story behind Super Bowl streaming — the numbers, the myths, and why the industry keeps getting measurement wrong.  Key Points:How big is the Super Bowl really from a broadcast and streaming perspective?Can the industry realistically compare streaming vs. TV when methodologies differ across every platform?Why do broadcasters continue using inflated or inconsistent streaming metrics?What are the data points we should be asking for?Do the economics of live sports work for streaming platforms? To follow Dan Rayburn's live Super Bowl stream review please visit http://www.superbowlstreaming.com/

In this episode, I'm inviting you behind the scenes for a real, unfiltered sneak peek into a live coaching call inside The Revenue Accelerator. No polish, no edits—just me meeting my clients where they are and naming the patterns I see show up again and again for smart, seasoned women when it comes to selling, launching, and leading with clarity. I break down why webinars, masterclasses, and trainings aren't meant to convince or overteach, but to help your audience make a clean, safe decision—and how trying to prove your depth often creates resistance instead of conversion. I also share why simplicity doesn't mean shallow, why intrigue opens the door but clarity closes the gap, and how your brilliance actually lands more powerfully when the structure underneath it is clean and grounded. This episode isn't about more tactics—it's about unlearning outdated models, trusting yourself at a higher level, and learning how to lead people to a clear yes without force, pressure, or over-explaining. If you've ever felt like your nuance makes things harder instead of easier, this conversation will help everything click. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Introduction to Woman of Influence 00:49 Recording from an Ice Storm 01:21 Unfiltered Coaching Session 02:24 Navigating Marketing Challenges 04:17 The Power of Simplification 06:20 Psychological Insights on Decision Making 08:53 Special Offer: Growth Collective 10:36 Masterclass Strategy and Execution 15:48 Balancing Depth and Simplicity 21:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 24:39 Subscribe and Stay Updated QUOTABLES: “  Unless I reframe that fear, no amount of information in a masterclass is going to get them to a point of decision. So I have to lower resistance, I have to reframe fear, and I have to make sure that the path that I am showing them is available to them, feels safer than staying where they are.” - Julie Solomon  “ If you notice yourself second guessing , or adding more, or wanting to explain more, that's not a flaw. It's so common. But it's also a signal that you're having to unlearn an old model to step into a more precise one. And that's exactly the work that we're doing here.”  - Julie Solomon RESOURCES:

If you're in a season where business feels heavier than it used to… where the money feels inconsistent, decisions feel more expensive, and quitting sounds tempting—this episode is for you. In this raw, no-fluff solo episode, Sheila Bella breaks down why most entrepreneurs don't fail because they're bad at business—but because they panic at the exact moment they need to think like a CEO. This isn't a motivational pep talk. It's a leadership recalibration. Sheila explains why the "middle" of business feels so uncomfortable, how panic thinking quietly destroys businesses, and what real CEOs do differently when pressure hits. If you've been questioning yourself, your business, or your capacity to keep going—this conversation will help you reframe what's actually happening and show you how to lead through it instead of burning everything down. You're not failing. You're being forged.

Today, Todd & Leslie have an emotional and heartfelt conversation with Tanya Vance (aka “Tennessee”) from Survivor: Thailand (Season 5). Tanya shares deeply personal stories about her Survivor experience, including the devastating loss of her father while competing on the show. The conversation explores how Survivor transformed her life perspective, teaching her that she could break free from self-imposed limitations and become the architect of her own life. Tanya discusses her brief six-day experience on the island, where severe illness from malaria medication led to her early elimination, and reflects on how different she would play the game now with 25 years of life experience. The episode also covers lighter moments, including behind-the-scenes casting stories, post-show adventures through Thailand, and Tanya's current work in animal pharmaceutical sales while maintaining her commitment to charitable causes.Key Points of Interest:• Tanya lost her father to a heart attack while competing on Survivor Thailand, and CBS flew her home first class to attend the funeral• Her father's death led to a reconciliation between him and Tanya's sister after 10 years of not speaking, inspiring many fans to reconnect with estranged family members• Tanya lost 15 pounds in just six days due to severe illness from malaria medication taken on an empty stomach• She revealed a secret pre-game alliance with Ken Stafford, exchanging phone numbers at the hotel before the show started• Tanya's audition video featured her in a "Happy Bear" costume from her work at the Children's Advocacy Center• Casting director Lynne Spillman made Tanya switch outfits with a stranger right before her final interview to maintain her "girl next door" image• The Thailand location was filmed where Leonardo DiCaprio's "The Beach" was shot, with temperatures averaging 115 degrees• Mark Burnett personally hung out with early eliminated contestants at Ponderosa, a level of involvement that changed in later seasons• Tanya has remained deeply involved in the Survivor community for 25 years, attending charity events and helping aspiring contestants• She credits Survivor with inspiring her career change from social work to pharmaceutical sales while maintaining charitable work with domestic violence and rape victimsSpecial thanks to the best Whiskey on the Planet Watertown Whiskey! Check them out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watertownwhiskey/?hl=en Tell them Fairplay sent you! Please Drink Responsibly https://watertownwhiskey.com/ Our new Website is live! Check it out at: www.realityaftershow.com Join our Patreon at RealityPatron.com If you would like a cameo from Jonny Fairplay order one now! cameo.com/jonnyfairplay Check us out on Tiktok @fairplaytokBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reality-after-show--5448874/support.

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageA secret code to the Hall of Justice, only the hall is the Ohio State facility and the heroes wear scarlet and gray—that's the childhood doorway that sets this story in motion. We unpack Kirk Herbstreit's memoir to explore how a life steeped in Buckeye lore can shape a dream, test an identity, and ultimately reveal a role you never knew you were built to play. If you've ever chased the picture-perfect ending and found a different calling instead, this one will hit home.We walk through the gravitational pull of Columbus culture, the weight of a famous last name, and the gap between expectation and experience during Herbstreit's playing years. The turning point arrives when he shifts from chasing glory on the field to crafting clarity in the booth, evolving into a steady guide for college football Saturdays. Along the way, we talk about the craft of broadcasting—preparation, storytelling, and the art of meaningfully reading a game without losing its soul. It's a blueprint for reinvention that keeps you close to the thing you love while changing how you serve it.Underneath the helmets and headlines runs a deeper thread: fatherhood. Herbstreit writes as a son shaped by absence and as a dad determined to show up. We explore how presence, not perfection, becomes the measure that matters, and how legacy can be honored without becoming a cage. Whether you're an Ohio State diehard, a College GameDay devotee, or someone rethinking your own path, you'll find practical insights on purpose, identity, and staying true when the spotlight shifts.If this conversation resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves college football, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us.Key Points from the Episode:• growing up inside Ohio State's culture• family strain and the pull of legacy• the reality of a modest playing career• reframing purpose through broadcasting• lessons on presence and fatherhood• finding your role without leaving your roots• why the memoir rewards college football fansBe sure to check out our show page at teammojoacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resourcesOther resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

Are you ready to discover how artificial intelligence can genuinely transform the juggle of family and work life? In this inspiring episode, the Mums on Cloud Nine team welcomes Julia Druck, an AI consultant with a fascinating career journey. Julia shares her path from weapons engineer in the Royal Navy to co-founding the AI consultancy 'Serpent,' and unveils practical, real-life ways you can embrace AI, even if you think you're not techy. Julia reveals her creation of a "Family Command Centre" using user-friendly, low- and no-code AI tools, bringing calm and order to the chaos of family logistics. She and the hosts explore why now is the perfect time to get curious about AI, how to get started without fear, and how your current skills are far more transferable to the world of AI than you think. Whether you're an ambitious mum, a parent managing multiple calendars, or someone looking to upskill and relaunch your career, this episode will spark your motivation and give you tangible tools to build a life you love. Key Points in This Episode: Julia Druck's unconventional career path and how she carved out a place in the AI industry. What exactly a Family Command Centre is and how AI can solve everyday household chaos like school events, appointments and birthdays. The reality behind learning AI as an adult: free courses, bootcamps, and online resources that are actually accessible (including YouTube!). Common fears and myths about AI... and why getting hands-on is easier than it seems. How transferable skills from product management (and parenting) set you up for success in the tech world. Favourite tools and platforms for AI task management, from Lindy, Susama and Todoist to Reclaim. Top tips for time-poor parents on integrating AI solutions for home and career. Julia's Free Guide: https://mumsoncloudnine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MUMS-on-Cloud-NINE-Podcast-AI-agent-resource.pdf  Mentioned in this episode: Lindy (No-code AI agent platform): https://www.lindy.ai/assistant  Susama: https://www.sunsama.com/  Todoist: https://www.todoist.com/  Reclaim: https://reclaim.ai/  Claude: https://claude.ai/login  Comet: https://www.perplexity.ai/comet  YouTube tutorials for Lindy AI: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lindy+ai+tutorial  Craving more inspiration and practical tips? Subscribe for weekly mindset and career guidance, and join a community of women supporting each other in relaunching careers, building confidence, and achieving fulfilment. Find Julia Druck and connect for more insights: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliadruck/  If you're ready to banish overwhelm, embrace technology, and empower yourself, this episode is your perfect starting point! For more about Mums on Cloud Nine, the Supermums programme, and our expert directory, visit: Supermums.org Championing the Ambitious Women Mindset each and every week.

What does it truly mean to follow Christ? In John 15, Jesus invites His disciples into something deeper than outward religion—a living, dependent, life-giving relationship with Himself. In this sermon, we explore the heart of what it means to abide in Christ: living in close communion with Him, drawing our life and strength from Him, and finding our joy rooted in His presence.Jesus makes clear that spiritual fruitfulness does not come from effort, appearances, or religious activity, but from a life that remains connected to the true Vine. As we abide in Christ, His life flows through us, producing real transformation, lasting joy, and fruit that brings glory to God. This message calls us to examine whether we are merely near Christ—or truly living in Him—and to rediscover the joy, strength, and vitality that come from abiding in the One who abides in us.Key Points: 1. What does it mean to abide? 2. How do we abide? 3. What does abiding produce? 4. What if we fail to abide?

In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by choreographer, educator, and former professional dancer Autumn Eckman for a thoughtful conversation about building a long, sustainable career in dance.From leaving home at a young age to embracing leadership, choreography, and academia, Autumn shares how curiosity and collaboration have shaped her path, and why a dance career doesn't have to follow just one track to be successful.Key Points in this Episode: Why Autumn shifted from Houston Ballet Academy toward contemporary and jazz-focused work How Autumn transitioned into choreography, teaching, and artistic leadership while still performing The impact collaborating with composers has had on her choreographic career How preparation and openness coexist in the studio What led Autumn to pursue her MFA later in her career, and how academia offers a new lens on dance, research, and creativity Listening to inner cues and values when deciding to change directionConnect with Autumn:WEBSITE: https://www.autumneckman.com/INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/autumn__eckmanLinks and Resources:1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

Today, Leslie brings back a past guest: Jonathan Foster. They chat about navigating the "messy middle" of faith deconstruction—the space between conservative and progressive Christianity where people seek compassion, curiosity, and nuanced thinking rather than quick reactions. They discuss Jonathan's work with the Curian Network, a new denominational ecosystem that credentials pastors, chaplains, and faith leaders around "uncontrolling love" rather than rigid theological boundaries, offering a safe alternative for those who've been pushed out of traditional evangelical spaces. The conversation explores the challenges of living with uncertainty, resisting the urge to become what you're fighting against, and creating healthier systems centered on grace and human flourishing.Key Points of Interest:• The Curian Network - A new 501(c)3 denominational ecosystem credentialing pastors, chaplains, and spiritual directors around "uncontrolling love" rather than strict theological requirements• Messy Middle Identity - The struggle of not being conservative enough or liberal enough, and feeling "homeless" between traditional camps• Conditional Belonging - How both evangelical and progressive spaces can demand conformity, creating the same triggering dynamics people tried to escape• Scapegoating Patterns - Discussion of how humans are biologically wired to create in-groups and out-groups, and the work required to resist this tendency• Calling vs. Shape - The core of one's calling remains constant, but its expression changes dramatically as life and the world evolve• Safe Spaces - The importance of finding people where you can be curious, ask questions, and process without immediate judgment or demands for certainty• Prayer and Community - Even amid theological shifts, the value of being invited into prayer and community regardless of doctrinal differences Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers Apple's $143 billion quarter powered by record iPhone sales, while the stock slipped amid concerns about margin pressure and slowing growth.

Episode Overview Why are some countries healthier than others? Last week, we talked about how population health has more to do with chronic stress and less to do with diet or exercise. This week, we're taking that conversation further. In this raw and honest episode, Annie and Jen unpack the ripple effects of political violence, broken systems, and societal instability—and how that stress shows up in our bodies, our behaviors, and our communities. From collective grief to lost trust, polarization to sleepless nights, the chronic stress so many of us feel is not imagined. It's real—and it's being produced at scale. But you're not powerless. We talk about what individuals can do to protect their mental and physical health now and what it looks like to play the long game for lasting change. You don't have to do it all, but you can do something. If you like what you hear in this episode, don't miss your chance to join us when we open enrollment to join Balance365! Add your name to our obligation-free waitlist, and we will waive the $199 registration fee. Click here to learn more. Key Points How chronic stress at a population level affects personal health Why dismissing your stress because "others have it worse" isn't helping Ways to preserve your well-being when systems feel unsafe Playing the long game: sustainable strategies for lasting change

In this episode of Frontline Innovators, host Justin Lake welcomes Anna Karousis, Senior Director of Change Management with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex technology and process change. Together, they unpack why frontline technology initiatives so often fail to deliver on their promised ROI, and what leaders can do differently to drive real adoption, trust, and long-term value.  Anna brings a grounded, frontline-first perspective to change management, challenging common assumptions about automation, efficiency, and “go-live” success. This conversation is especially relevant for leaders responsible for large, distributed frontline teams who are expected to modernize operations while keeping the business running. Key Points to Listen For: The Hidden Cost of Poor Adoption: Anna explains how failed adoption erodes not just financial ROI, but “people ROI”, damaging trust, confidence, and engagement among frontline workers. Why Automation Isn't the Answer: The discussion reframes automation as a “dirty word” when applied to broken processes, emphasizing the importance of fixing workflows before digitizing them. Measuring What Actually Matters: Justin and Anna explore why organizations stop measuring ROI after implementation, and how defining success beyond “on time and on budget” changes outcomes. Frontline Reality vs. Leadership Assumptions: From technology literacy gaps to fear of making mistakes in enterprise systems, Anna shares real-world examples that highlight the disconnect between design decisions and frontline experience. The Importance of Time in Change: They break down why productivity dips are normal after go-live, why leaders must plan for them, and how setting realistic expectations builds trust. Super Users and Unspoken Leaders: Anna discusses the critical role of frontline influencers and change champions, and how investing in them can dramatically increase adoption and feedback loops. “Act and Transact”: A Simple Phrase for a Complex Problem: Anna introduces a powerful concept that captures the frontline challenge of modern enterprise systems: doing the work isn't enough unless it's accurately transacted in the system. Tune in for a thoughtful, practical conversation on what it really takes to make frontline technology investments successful—without disrupting the business or burning out the people who keep it running. YouTube: https://youtu.be/B5shttps://youtu.be/Ek2A8FkudbYbH7YrXtA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Y4Vjf3X97AXc5Re4TwIjq?si=_n4-Isq-TmmjxpJdQ4gH6w Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/act-transact-the-frontlines-role-in-enterprise/id1572329402?i=1000747020374 Amazon Music:

Welcome to Day 1 of the Booked and Busy Challenge, where Sheila Bella lays the foundation for how beauty entrepreneurs actually get booked consistently — without discounts, desperation, or relying on luck. In this kickoff episode, Sheila breaks down why most beauty professionals struggle to attract full-price clients and how to fix it fast by shifting from "post and pray" marketing to strategic content that leads to conversations and conversions. You'll learn the exact mindset, content framework, and funnel strategy needed to start booking clients immediately — even if your following is small, your confidence is shaky, or your business feels stuck. This episode is required listening if you want to stop being busy… and start being booked. ⭐ 5 Key Points from Day 1 1. Being Booked Is a Skill — Not a Talent Issue 2. "Book Now" Is Not a Strategy 3. Content's Job Is to Start Conversations 4. The Two Funnels Every Beauty Business Needs 5. Your Story Is a Sales Asset // BEAUTY BIZ SECRETS FACEBOOK GROUP!  // BOOKED AND BUSY CHALLENGE // FREE BEAUTY BUSINESS AUDIT // www.SheilaBella.com |  // Instagram: @CEOglowshow & @realsheilabella //  YOUTUBE Channel youtube.com/@SheilaBella

Clutter, Cortisol & Hormone Chaos: How Your Home Is Draining Your Energy Fatigue, brain fog, low energy, weight loss resistance, and even IBS can sometimes start in a place most women never think to look: the clutter on the floor and the piles on the counter. Have you ever walked into a messy room, felt your stress spike, and suddenly had zero energy left for your family, your health, or yourself? In this episode, I sit down with decluttering and home-management expert Katy Wells to unpack the surprising connection between clutter, cortisol, hormone balance, metabolism, gut health, and sleep. We talk about why traditional decluttering checklists don't work for busy women, how your "stuff story" gets wired into your nervous system, and what clutter is really doing to your stress hormones behind the scenes. If you're working on hormone balance, digestive health, perimenopause symptoms, or stubborn weight loss and still feel stuck, this conversation gives you a fresh angle: change your environment to support your biology. Key Points from This Episode The clutter–cortisol connection How a messy, visually chaotic home keeps cortisol elevated all day and can worsen fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, metabolism, and gut health—especially in perimenopause and menopause. The four types of clutter (and why checklists fail) Katy breaks down superficial, scarcity, sentimental, and identity clutter—and why each one needs a different approach if you actually want lasting change. Your "stuff story" and stress How family patterns, money fears, and past experiences shape the way you hold onto things—and quietly keep your nervous system on high alert, affecting energy, digestive health, and weight loss resistance. Why your bedroom and kitchen matter most The research-backed reasons clutter in your bedroom can sabotage sleep and why a chaotic kitchen can lead to overeating, sugar cravings, and a sluggish metabolism. This episode is for you if you're doing "all the right things" for hormone balance, gut health, metabolism, and energy, but your home feels overwhelming and you can't figure out why you're still so wired, tired, bloated, or stuck with weight loss resistance. You'll hear what clutter really represents, why it has such a powerful impact on cortisol, digestion, and hormone balance—and how changing your physical space can create the foundation for better sleep, calmer moods, fewer IBS flares, and more stable energy throughout the day. The step-by-step "how" to start shifting your space (and your stress response) is all inside the episode—so hit play and see how clearing your home can support your brain fog, fatigue, perimenopause, digestive health, and overall metabolism from the inside out. Where can you find more about Katy Wells: Website: https://www.katyjoywells.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Recent data shows that more than half of all nonprofit leaders in the US are women. Unfortunately, we also know that many nonprofit leaders are on the brink of burnout.This calls into question what we are doing to support these female leaders and prompts us to consider how we can give them the support they truly need.In this episode, I'm joined by Marisa Ciesluk, a women's  leadership development facilitator and coach, to help us figure out how to do that at a time when women's leadership development is under scrutiny. You'll learn practical strategies at the organizational and individual levels to make a difference.▶️ How Most Nonprofits Approach Women's Leadership Development (and What You Should Do Instead) with Marisa Ciesluk ▶️ Key Points:0:00:00 From burnout to women's leadership coaching0:09:33 Beyond skills: do the inner work, build capacity0:18:35 How nonprofits are supporting female leaders0:20:42 Organizational shifts to better support women0:24:59 Ways nonprofit L&D pros can help women0:29:19 A conversation that must continue to happenResources from this episode:Check out the book Marisa recommends: Playing Big by Tara Mohr.Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses President Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against J.P. Morgan Chase and Jamie Dimon.

Episode Overview Why are some countries so much healthier than others? In this episode, Jen and Annie dig into what the world's healthiest countries have in common—and why the U.S. and Canada are falling behind. From food systems to walkability, paid leave to healthcare access, this episode connects the dots between policy, environment, and population health. You'll learn why health isn't just about personal responsibility—and how creating supportive systems makes a huge difference in the daily habits that shape our lives. Jen breaks down data from the World Health Organization and the Global Burden of Disease Project to explain what's driving outcomes around the world. If you've ever felt like it's harder than it should be to be healthy in North America, this episode will show you why—and that you're not imagining it. If you like what you hear in this episode, don't miss your chance to join us when we open enrollment to join Balance365! Add your name to our obligation-free waitlist, and we will waive the $199 registration fee. Click here to learn more. Key Points 6 shared traits of the world's healthiest countries Why food marketing, environment design, and labor policies matter more than willpower How chronic stress and inequality shape health outcomes What Canada and the U.S. are doing well—and where they're falling short

Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share essential tips for a smooth first trip to Italy. They offer advice on everything from arrival to transportation and local etiquette. This episode helps travelers avoid common mistakes and enjoy their Italian experience. Key Points for First-Timers: Arrival and Taxis: When you arrive at the airport, look for official white taxis with city emblems or company names. Do not accept rides from unauthorized individuals offering cheaper fares. Have your hotel address ready and practice the correct pronunciation beforehand to tell it to the driver. Using translation apps can help. Hotel Expectations: Be ready for smaller hotel rooms, beds, and cars compared to what you might expect. Air conditioning may not be as strong or as flexible as in other countries. It might have temperature limits or seasonal availability. Coffee Culture and Etiquette: To order coffee, pay at the “Cassa” (cash register) first, get a receipt, then take it to the barista. A “latte” in Italy is mostly steamed milk. Research coffee options like espresso, macchiato, ristretto and cappuccino. Avoid ordering milk-based coffees like lattes or cappuccinos after 11:00 AM. Italians believe milk after this time slows digestion. Standing at the coffee bar is common and often cheaper than sitting at a table. Do not bring a laptop to work if you sit down. Train Travel: Italian trains are generally timely, reliable, and clean. Book seats in advance due to high visitor numbers. If you buy a paper ticket at the station, validate it at a freestanding machine before boarding. Failure to do so can result in a fine. Online tickets come with a QR code. Have it ready when you pass through electronic gates to the track. Choose the correct train number, not just the destination, to avoid getting on the slow regional trains. Travel with small carry-on suitcases or backpacks. Large suitcases should be stored at the end of each car. Rental Cars and Driving: Obtain an International Driver's License before your trip. Most rental agencies require it. Rent from known companies like Europcar, Hertz, or Avis. Avoid cheaper, lesser-known options. Before driving off, video record the entire car to document any existing damage. Kimberly and Tomasso share a story about this. Be aware of ZTL (Zona Traffico Limitato) signs, which restrict traffic in historic city centers. Driving in these zones can lead to high fines. Parking is indicated by colored lines: white for free, blue for paid (use kiosks), and yellow for reserved spaces. General Etiquette and Recommendations: Be polite and patient. A simple “Buongiorno” or “Buonasera” with a smile goes a long way. Dress appropriately. Italians pride themselves on fashion, so avoid casual attire like t-shirts and flip-flops in cities. Embrace later dinner times. Locals typically eat later, so dining at 6:00 PM will likely mean you will be dining only with other tourists. Remember that staff members deal with many tourists daily, all season long. Be understanding and thankful.

In this week's episode, I sit down with my husband, Jonathon Schaech, for a candid look into marriage, money, identity, and creative purpose. Together, we unpack what our financial fights have really been about, how fear shows up for each of us, and why trust — not control — has become the foundation of our partnership. Jon shares openly about the evolution of his career, the impact sobriety has had on his life and work, and how our move to Nashville restored a sense of peace he didn't even realize he was missing. We talk honestly about what it looks like to support each other's dreams without competition, how we navigated my many business reinventions, and why letting go — of perfectionism, chaos, and old stories — has expanded everything from our marriage to our creative expression. This conversation is especially for the women whose partners may not yet fully understand their entrepreneurial dreams. We reflect on the values that have carried us through 13 years of growth — faith, honesty, sovereignty, and mutual respect — and what it means to choose each other again and again. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review with your takeaways — it helps us create the exact content you want more of. KEY POINTS: 00:00 Exciting Announcement: First In-Person Retreat 01:30 Welcome to Woman of Influence 02:19 Special Guest: Jonathon Schaech 03:17 Navigating Financial Conversations in Marriage 16:33 Balancing Dreams and Careers 26:47 Reflecting on Sunsets and Letting Go 27:23 Overcoming Chaos and Shame 27:54 The Grind and Wasted Hustle 28:47 Clearing the Past and Becoming Adults 29:09 Age and Perspective in Creativity 30:03 Wisdom from Stillness and Faith 31:25 Addressing Perfectionism and Sobriety 33:51 Ownership vs. Stewardship 37:08 Finding Your True Creative Expression 41:43 Blue Ridge and Social Media Support 45:29 Hopes for Hollywood and Personal Growth 46:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts QUOTABLES: “I'm not going in there talking about my husband this and my husband that because we've already done so much of that work in our marriage. It's like I get this space to actually work on myself. And I think that that's a huge thing. And that I'm grateful for in our marriage.” - Julie Solomon  “ When we got married that day on the beach, it wasn't glamor. It was just real. And I tried to live up to those values with you and God and everything I've learned over the course of these years made that commitment to you. And you have been loving, caring, forgiving, and I couldn't imagine doing anything less. I couldn't imagine being less for you.” - John Schaech GUEST RESOURCES: IG: www.instagram.com/johnschaech/ RESOURCES: ✨ Unscripted: My First In-Person Retreat in 2+ Years — Now Accepting Applications If you've felt your voice no longer matches the woman you've become, this intimate 2-day retreat in Nashville (Feb 5–6, 2026) is for you. Unscripted is where your message, identity, and leadership come back into alignment—without pressure, performance, or shrinking. Spots are limited and application-only. Apply now at juliesolomon.net/unscripted.