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On this week's program, Station manager, Phil Tower welcomes Whitney Valentine, Director of Education + Exhibitions, with the Saugatuck Center for The Arts, and New York Times best-selling author in speaker Brad Montague.Brad Montague is the keynote speaker for the Curiosity In Action Conference on April 26 at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.We Hope You Fail Better, is currently on exhibit through May 16 at SC4A. It's an exhibit where playful and thoughtful pieces are brought together by New York Times bestselling duo, Brad and Kristi Montague, for their debut exhibition, We Hope You Fail Better., just in time for the release of their new book “Fail-A-Bration.” Brad is the creator of the hit web series Kid President, and Kid Congress, and author of Becoming Better Grownups, and the New York Times best sellers Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome and The Circles All Around Us. As an illustrator, his work is regularly featured in Joanna Gaines's The Magnolia Journal. You're invited to join others at the Curiousity In Action: A Conference In Doing, for a full day of unique and immersive experiences highlighting the intersection of wellness and creativity.Conference participants will use curiosity to discover how creation is a form of self-care and how art-making is inherently therapeutic and spend the day with us making, thinking, connecting, creating, and just… being. We invite you to the first biannual Curiosity in Action: a conference for doing.What's a “Conference for Doing?” Well, it's exactly what it sounds like: taking the conference framework and making it actionable.Part of the aim in building a “conference for doing” is to offer all participants the opportunity to “try on” the ideas that are being shared by our presenters, so the day will follow an adult learning model that incorporates three elements: information, practice, and reflection. Each session will include all three pieces and they will repeat in this pattern:INFORMATION – Encouraging, thoughtful, and creative ideas will be shared by dynamic presenters during the large group sessionsPRACTICE – Immediately following each presentation, attendees will be invited to engage a personal practice that allows them to work with the content offered in the presentation. Prompts will be provided and attendees may engage them in any way that is most helpful to them – maybe you take a quick walk outdoors and think about the prompt, maybe you'd prefer to find a quiet place to be still, or maybe you borrow a friend for a brief chat. REFLECTION – All conference attendees will be divided into Reflection Groups that will gather after the brief “practice” time to continue their learning in community. Each reflection group will be facilitated by trained hosts who guide conversations and activities to help the group dig deeper into the “information” offered by the presenter(s).CURIOSITY IN ACTION- A CONFERENCE IN DOINGOverview, April 26, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 p @ Saugatuck Center for the ArtsCost | $125.  INFO + REGISTRATION: https://sc4a.org/SC4A Mission-the  SC4A is an arts center with a difference. They aim high and wide with a core mission of transforming lives by creating community, connecting people and spreading joy.  They focus on three areas: entertainment, education and engagement.  Online: SC4A

It's hard to show up publicly at times, sharing your work, giving of yourself to others. It can be even harder given the places we mostly show up online today. But Brad Montague is here to lead a joyful rebellion—one for creatives, artists, and humans of all kinds, both kids and (in Brad's terms) former kids. And here's here to show us that celebrating failure is part of the process of doing meaningful things.Brad is a New York Times bestselling author of books for kids and former kids alike. He's also a speaker and creator of the web series Kid President which took the world by storm years ago and was the first viral video I shared to all my friends instantly. His books, which he writes and illustrates with his wife Kristi, include The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination, The Circles All Around Us, Becoming Better Grownups, and his most recent, Failabration. In our episode, Brad shares a delightful story in verse about the "dumpster fire" we always talk about, and a little girl who is skeptical, hopeful, and brave.Brad and I discuss why his style of communicating matters, how humor cuts through defenses, the difference between speaking to an audience of children versus adults, and how we can let our audience know, instantly, “You're in good hands.” Connect with Brad on his website, Instagram, and LinkedInGrab a copy of Brad's booksWatch the video I mention at the top of the episode, Kid President's Pep Talk ***IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING + STORYTELLING: Subscribe to my newsletter and learn more about me at jayacunzo.comWork with me one-on-one: jayacunzo.com/servicesBook me to speak: jayacunzo.com/keynotes***CONNECT:Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or BlueskyThis episode was produced by Ilana NevinsCover art designed by Blake Ink***ABOUT ME:I help business leaders become stronger speakers and storytellers. The goal isn't to get in front of your audience. The goal is to ensure they care. While others agonize over reach, your ability to resonate helps you compete on the influence of your ideas, not the volume of your marketing.With my clients, I help clarify + differentiate their message, craft their thinking and expertise into a distinct premise and IP they own, and develop signature speeches, frameworks, and stories to influence, inspire, and drive results.After making a name for myself as an early advocate for quality and storytelling in content marketing at brands like Google and HubSpot, I've partnered with orgs like Mailchimp, Salesforce, Wistia, and GoDaddy and consulted dozens of authors, entrepreneurs, execs, and creators on their storytelling, messaging, and public speaking.I live in the Boston area with my family as a proud Yankees and Knicks fan (yes, I'm in enemy territory). In the 60 seconds per week I'm not creating stuff for work or making my kids laugh, I like to shoot hoops, sip nice bourbons, cook with my wife, and daydream about telling stories like my storytelling hero, Anthony Bourdain. Say hi on LinkedIn or contact me here.***SUPPORT THE SHOW:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Leave a rating on Spotify

Famous for his role as Dwight Schrute on the Office, Rainn Wilson has brought light to the world through comedy and uplifting spiritual content. Reflecting on his time filming the iconic series, Wilson discusses how comedy has served as a healing force in his life, stemming from his childhood experiences. He opens up about his struggles with depression and the profound spiritual awakening that followed, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life. Wilson passionately argues for a necessary spiritual revolution, advocating for hope amidst the chaos of the modern world. He delves into the true meaning of spirituality, exploring themes of connection to something greater and the release of dogma in favor of genuine spiritual truth. Throughout the conversation, he contemplates profound questions about life, death, and the purpose of pain and suffering, ultimately reflecting on his life and the spiritual practices that guide him. BonCharge Red light therapy: Go to https://BonCharge.com/KnowThyself and use code KNOWTHYSELF to save 15%  André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ 0:00 Intro  1:38 The Office: Looking Back at that Pivotal Time 4:10 Comedy as a Healing Force 9:19 How His Childhood Led Him to Coping with Comedy  15:25 From Depression to Spiritual Awakening 19:51 Finding Meaning & Purpose in Life 27:39 The True Meaning of Spirituality 35:09 Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution 40:37 Hope to Find Hope in a Chaotic World 43:51 Ad: Boncharge Redlight Therapy - Save 15% 46:09 Bahá'í Faith: Releasing Dogma & Yearning for Spiritual Truth 54:13 Defining Spirituality & Our Connection to Something Greater 1:00:08 What Lives on When We Die 1:04:50 Power of Contemplating Death  1:15:47 Purpose of Pain & Suffering on Our Path 1:21:57 Polarity on Our Planet 1:27:00 Reflecting on His Life Thus Far 1:32:53 His Spiritual Practices 1:38:33 Conclusion ___________ Rainn Wilson is a three-time Emmy Award nominated actor, best known for the role of Dwight Schrute in NBC's The Office. He's acted in dozens of other films and TV shows such as (in no particular order): Six Feet Under, The Meg, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Super, The Rocker, Star Trek Discovery, Utopia, Jerry and Marge Go Large, Almost Famous, Backstrom, Galaxy Quest, Blackbird as well as the upcoming CODE 3.  He is the host of the new Peacock docu-series "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" in which he travels the world in search of happiness.  Rainn is the co-founder of the digital media company SoulPancake which created thousands of pieces of content and over a billion video views, including viral hits like Kid President, My Last Days, and The Idiots Guide to Climate Change.  His newest book is entitled Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoulBoom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ New Book "Soul Boom": https://linktr.ee/soulboom?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#309753270 ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/

Today, we're doing something a little different. Instead of a typical interview, we're taking a pause. And inviting you into a collective One Good Thing.Good is the foundation of progress, and the fuel for movements. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we're reminded that good isn't passive; it's a choice. It's choosing love over hate, justice over complacency, and action over indifference.So today, instead of a regular podcast episode, we want to leave you with a simple challenge: Do one good thing for someone. It doesn't have to be grand or complicated. It could be checking in on a friend, volunteering your time, buying the coffee for the person behind you in line, or simply smiling and saying hello to someone you cross paths with today. Small acts of kindness have the power to ripple outward and create waves of change. We're so glad you're here. ❤️Give: The King Center + LA Fire ReliefVolunteer: Idealist.org - is a great place to start to find a way to take action or volunteer your time.Read: Discover how forward-thinking nonprofits and foundations are transforming communication strategies for building trust, fostering inclusion, and creating impactful connections in a new article series from SSIR and The Communications Network.Watch: The Story of MLK as told by Kid President (it's 3.5 minutes of joy AND education

"Hope is bold," Brad Montague tells me. The New York Times best-selling author and illustrator explains how hope, in combination with play, togetherness, and joy, can be a force for change, and help spark kids' imaginations for what's possible.  What a treat you're in for this week! It's a truly inspiring, happy-making conversation with the man you may know for his many children's books (including the upcoming Fail-a-bration, already a #1 new release!). He also created the Kid President web series and the global social good movement Socktober. Or maybe you're just a fan of his super popular Instagram account, like everyone else I know.  Tune in for Brad's thoughts on learning from failure, advocating for “hopepunk,” and why we should aspire to be joyful rebels — right along with our kids. ----- Support Our Awesome Sponsor: Phyla Skincare: If you struggle with acne or have kids who do, save 25% your first order with code COOLMOM on Phyla Phortify Probiotic Serum. There's a reason Ryan Reynolds is an investor -- It's the breakthrough, science-backed, derm-recommended, probiotic acne serum that prevents breakouts all without harsh chemicals or side effects. Hard recommend! ----- Our Cool Picks of the Week include naps, a new children's books, and the ultimate Gen X radio station -- that the Gen Z-ers like too. ---- Follow Spawned: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Find Brad Montague: Website, Instagram, Substack, Amazon Find Liz Gumbinner: Instagram, Substack, Facebook, Threads Find Cool Mom Picks: Instagram, Facebook, Threads Join: The Spawned Podcast FB Community Shownotes from today's episode: Cool Mom Pick Podcast Page Subscribe for cool picks each week right in your inbox: coolmompicks.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the only thing on Brad Montague's bio was "New York Times-Bestselling Author," that would be plenty. Thankfully, there's more. In this week's episode, the fellas catch up with Brad as he is writing his sixth book to discuss the origins of Kid President, growing up as a creative, where the best ideas come from, and so much more.  Today's guest: Brad Montague - https://montagueworkshop.com/ Join us! http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! NeoPlants - When you purchase Neo Px, you will receive 6 Power Drop pouches. To celebrate the launch, Neoplants is offering a 7th pouch free of charge. That's one extra month of pure air. Go to http://neoplants.com/DADVILLE and the code will be applied automatically at checkout. Knockaround - Don't squint through this summer's festivities, new users can check out http://knockaround.com and use code DADVILLE for 15% off your order! Hello Bello - Go to http://hellobello.com/dadville to get 30 PERCENT OFF your first customized bundle, AND a full-size freebie product of your choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Montague is creator of the hit web series Kid President and author of Becoming Better Grownups, the New York Times best sellers Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome and The Circles All Around Us.  All of Brad's work has been guided by one key phrase: ‘be who you needed when you were younger'.  In his conversation with Ryan, Brad reflects on his role as a “helper” and how his mission to make goodness attractive has landed him in the company of Beyoncé, Steven Martin, and President Obama.  Brad also gives listeners priceless advice on moving from dreaming to doing, and reminds us that we become more courageous the more we live in our hearts.

Writer, illustrator, and director Brad Montague shares his origin story and how he found his passion for storytelling and celebrating children. He discusses the journey of Kid President and the impact it had on people around the world. Brad also talks about the importance of embracing failure and creating a safe space for growth and learning. Listen as he highlights the beauty of childlike creativity and the need for more kindness and compassion in the world.Follow RKD Group on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @RKD GroupFor more information, info.rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Can pool time replace bath time for kids? Get ready for a laughter-filled episode as Jess and Amy navigate this humorous debate, share their own technical blunders, and the joys and pitfalls of parenting in the digital age. We dive into the challenges of managing social media backlash and offer practical advice on balancing the joy of sharing personal moments with protecting oneself from negativity. This episode features lighthearted moments infused with genuine insight, making it a must-listen for anyone juggling real-life parenting and the chaotic world of social media.The conversation then dives into a deeper discussion on the evolving dynamics of responsibility and decision-making in parenting. We tackle the mental exhaustion from the current political climate and the importance of disconnecting from constant media coverage for mental well-being. Discover strategies to maintain respectful political discourse at family gatherings and a heartfelt wish for unity and mended family bonds, featuring a charming nod to Kid President. Tune in for an episode brimming with laughter, wisdom, and heartfelt moments.

We were blessed to sit down with Brad Montague (https://montagueworkshop.com/) at Challenge Youth Conference in Tennessee. We discuss the revival in spirituality and how he's learned to connect to people in the "sacred space". Brad is a New York Times best-selling author/illustrator of books for kids and former kids. A highly sought after speaker and performer whose encouragement brings hope and humanity to a wide variety of communities - from corporate to creative to classrooms around the world. Montague is the creator of the web series Kid President, the global social good movement Socktober, the bestselling picture book The Circles All Around Us, and, most recently, the creativity-packed Fantastic Bureau of Imagination. The much-anticipated newest picture book, FAIL-A-BRATION (https://www.amazon.com/Fail-bration-Brad-Montague/dp/0593697146)! releases September 2024 from Dial Books. Brad can be seen as the host of the television special The Kindness Project via The Magnolia Network. He lives in Tennessee with his wife and collaborator, Kristi Montague, as well as their 2 children. PREORDER your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster" https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/childrensbook Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu) Heritage Christian University (www.hcu.edu) Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

When we learn how to approach the world with the curiosity and wonder of a child, our lives start to change. In this episode, Brad Montague joins Harris III to talk about the lessons he's learned from years of working with children. Brad is a New York Times Bestselling author, creative consultant, and director of Kid President, and he has so many powerful insights to share about rediscovering the wonder and wisdom of a child!Episode Recap:This week we're sitting down for a conversation with Brad Montague (1:57)What's your earliest memory of experiencing awe and wonder? (7:07)So many of us have become uncomfortable with mystery (10:06)How do we get more comfortable with things outside of our control? (15:34)Kids often know secrets about the universe that we can learn from (22:37)Kids understand and long for community (28:04)What are the things that wound our wonder? (33:03)What does it mean to “be who we needed when we were younger?” (39:24)Where to learn more from Brad's work (42:05)Join us next week to learn about integrating these insights into our lives (45:47)Links and Resources:Harris III's WebsiteBrad Montague's websiteSubscribe to The Enthusiast newsletter“The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination” book

Jaclyn speaks with New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Brad Montague about his career journey and how "stubborn optimism" has led him to believe kindness is the answer to a better world through the next generation. Brad Montague is a highly sought-after speaker and performer whose encouragement brings hope and humanity to a wide variety of communities - from corporate to creative to classrooms around the world. Montague is the creator of the web series Kid President, the global social good movement Socktober, the bestselling picture book The Circles All Around Us, and, most recently, the creativity-packed Fantastic Bureau of Imagination. Brad can be seen as the host of the television special The Kindness Project via The Magnolia Network on Max. He lives in Tennessee with his wife and collaborator, Kristi Montague, as well as their two children.This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. Sponsored by VerizonImportant links from this week's episode:montagueworkshop.comthetheaterbug.orgkindness.orgFollow Brad on social:IG: @bradmontagueTwitter: @thebradmontagueFacebook: facebook.com/montagueworkshopCredits Host: Jaclyn LindseyGuest: Brad MontagueProducer: Melissa MaloneAssociate Producer: Becca ReedMusic Composition: Chris ChristianaDesign: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield StudioTranscript available at this link. 

In today's conversation, I sit down with Brad Montague, a New York Times bestselling author of books for kids and former kids. You may know Brad as the creator of the series Kid President. His newest mission, The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination, is about keeping the world's creativity going through dreaming AND doing.In this episode, Brad speaks so beautifully about the gifts and talents God has given us through creativity. About how to be both a dreamer and a doer. Naturally we're good at one (dreaming or doing), but it takes courage to do both! “Dare ​to ​dream, ​but ​please ​also ​do. ​For ​dreamers ​are ​many, ​but ​doers ​are ​few.”Get a copy of The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination here.To be encouraged, follow Brad on Instagram.Take 3 minutes and watch this Pep Talk from Kid President.Special shoutout: to my late brother Hugh and his family Amy, Emerson, & Finn.Thanks to our amazing partner on this episode: Simple If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple! Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. I promise you won't regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.comSign up for the Crew at: adamweber.com/thecrewThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3258948/advertisement

“Whenever I'm about to do something, I think 'Would an idiot do that?' And if they would, I do not do that thing.” - Dwight Schrute, The Office In an age of cultural division and religious disagreement, many people feel that talking to someone with a different perspective on faith is, well, something an idiot would do. But today's episode of The Russell Moore Show tells a different story as Russell welcomes Rainn Wilson, best known for his iconic performance as Dwight Schrute, to the podcast.  Wilson is fascinated by spirituality. In fact, he's the co-founder of SoulPancake, which develops content rooted in human connection (remember Kid President?), and the author of the book Soul Boom.  Moore and Wilson's conversation covers pop culture depictions of religion, Wilson's upbringing in the Baháʼí Faith, and what it was like to skyrocket from relative obscurity to fame. They talk about trying to discuss religion in Hollywood, what transcendence means, and whether or not the longing for justice points to a judgment day. And they consider what it might look like to encourage today's young people to consider the role of faith in their lives.  Resources discussed during this episode include: SoulPancake Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron Pre-order Russell's new title, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, here! Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper  Host: Russell Moore  Producer: Ashley Hales  Associate Producers: Abby Perry and Azurae Phelps  CT Administration: Christine Kolb  Social Media: Kate Lucky  Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens  Production Assistance: coreMEDIA Audio Engineer: Kevin Duthu  Coordinator: Beth Grabenkort  Video Producer: John Roland  Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, husband and wife collaborators Brad & Kristi Montague take us behind the scenes of their picture book, THE FANTASTIC BUREAU OF IMAGINATION.This episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press, and the picture book THIS IS A STORY, written by John Schu, illustrated by Lauren Castillo. Click here to order a copy.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book, THE LITERACY STUDIO, written by Ellin Oliver Keene. This episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press, and the picture book THIS IS A STORY, written by John Schu, illustrated by Lauren Castillo. Click here to order a copy.

In this new world of war, recession, pandemics, etc., it's difficult to have a normal, settled mind, and so acts of kindness are slowly fading away. The woke mindset and people's selfishness are creeping in and killing our societies. But we are still humans, no matter how nonchalant we pretend to be; we all need someone to lean on.  There is opportunity for positive change, and it starts with us. We can become better people. How then, can we do that? How can we all work together to promote and spread kindness and imagine the best future for each other? Returning for his second appearance on Change Starts Here, Presented by FranklinCovey Education, Brad Montague, a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, joins host Dustin Odham to talk about his books and a new project about spreading kindness, and how we can all get out of our heads and just perform that act of kindness. You can check out Odham and Montague's last discussion here. "We are all humans that want to be loved, and when you approach life from that place, you see yourself and others in that way, and it helps you to be bold and also gentle, and that leads to seeing every person as someone who needs some care. You can give or say something that'll add a little something to somebody's day, and that should give you hope, " Montague stated. Odham and Montague discussed:What Montague had been working on for the past two years since he's last been on the podcast How Montague helps people get over the edge of thinking too muchMontague's book on imagination and how it can help people rekindle their imaginationMontague also discusses treasures from writing his book, hosting his show, or meeting people, that he continues to share with others:"We all get this moment of, 'I should do that thing for somebody,' just like everything from getting a card, to sending someone a note, to let them know you are thinking of them... can sometimes feel ridiculous because you are like, ‘What else am I going to say? I was thinking of you?' Is this going to be creepy or sort of uncomfortable? Is it going to be funny? It must be really awkward. If these impulses are rooted in love, they are worth acting on because it's going to matter to someone," Montague said. "I think a lot of times we use our imagination to dream of the worst possible outcomes, the ways it could all go wrong. Our imagination is the most beautiful thing, as it always makes us dream of possibilities, and yet we've misused it to worry, to think of the worst of what you could do or who you are. When we use it to imagine the best possible future for each other, then it becomes a thing that is irresistible," Montague added. Brad Montague is the co-creator of Kid President, the internet sensation featured on Soulpancake's YouTube channel. As a writer and director, his work has received over 900 million views, translated into numerous languages, and captured the attention of celebrities such as Tom Hanks, Beyonce', and even the Obamas. His encouraging work as an illustrator is seen and shared daily online. Montague is the driving force behind 'Socktober,' a worldwide annual drive that connects people with local homeless shelters, and 'Wondersparks,' free classroom resources that foster empathy and imagination.

Timestamps02:37 Being a grownup becomes extra real when you have your own little person to help grow up04:30 Brad asks kids what grownups should do to be better grownups06:15 What does a grown up look like?07:30 To really grow up is to show up09:00 The spectacular and the unspectacular11:45 How do we maintain the awe and wonder when the shine starts to wear off?12:55 If we can become better adults we will raise up better kids15:00 Mum and Dad don't know it all15:40 Let's talk about Kid President17:00 You're Beyonce!18:20 Be who you needed when you were younger.19:30 Children who do well have had at least 1 stable relationship with a carer or other adult20:10 Light up when your child walks into a room23:15 If we do our job well, they're going to “out love” us all.23:40 Playfulness, joyfulness and energy25:10 Deep, dark, heavy play26:20 Mr Squiggle26:50 Big, Busy & Boring28:40 A joyful rebellion30:10 David Hassellhoff31:50 How to play in the day to day33:45 Pop the balloon of seriousness37:30 Side by side39:20 Be present, be pleasant40:20 Pause, breathe, love and do it over and over again.Brad MontagueBrad Montague is creator of the hit web series Kid President, and Kid Correspondent, and author of the New York Times best seller Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome and Becoming Better Grownups. As an illustrator his work is regularly featured in Joanna Gaines's The Magnolia Journal. He lives in Tennessee with his wife and kids. Becoming Better GrownupsWhen his first book tour ended, Brad Montague missed hearing other people's stories so much that he launched what he dubbed a Listening Tour. First visiting elementary schools and later also nursing homes and retirement communities, he hoped to glean new wisdom as to how he might become a better grownup. Now, in this playful and buoyant book, he shares those insights with rest of us --timeless, often surprising lessons that bypass the head we're always stuck in, and go straight to the heart we sometimes forget.Each of the book's three sections begins with the illustrated story of "The Incredible Floating Girl." Brad weaves this story together with lessons of success, fear, regret, gratitude, love, happiness, and dreams to reveal the true reason we are here: to fly, and to help others fly.Beautifully designed and featuring Montague's own whimsical 4-color illustrations that appeal to the kid in all of us, Becoming Better Grownups shares the purpose and meaning we can all discover merely by listening, and reveals that--in a world that seems increasingly childish--the secret to joy is in fact to become more childlike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bayan Joonam stops by to discuss Season 2 of the Vice Media TV Series QAnon The Search for Q. He also shares some unique info on a project he's working on in the metaverse. Will the way we communicate ever be the same? Here what Bayan Joonam has to say.  Who is Bayan Joonam? An award winning Producer highly regarded for aligning with startups, celebrities, educational institutions, high profile brands, and nonprofits to build award-winning media companies. Known as an innovative leader who flawlessly orchestrates the generation of outstanding content, which consistently achieves mainstream and commercial appeal. Sought for cross-functional expertise in filmmaking, social media management, strategic business planning, audience growth initiatives, and more. Bayan is an out-of-the-box, inventive thinker who is fluent in content creation and champions extraordinary solutions to complex client requirements and nuanced market demands. Bayan is best known for partnering with actor Rainn Wilson to translate SoulPancake's mission into digital video. As Head of Production for SoulPancake between 2012 - 2018, Bayan led the development and creation of award-winning original programming such as SoulPancake on OWN, Kid President, and My Last Days, which led to nearly a billion views, multi-season television franchises, and acquisition by Participant Media in 2016. Prior to SoulPancake, Bayan provided weekly content for Jay-Z's digital media enterprise Life + Times and was a producer for the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C where he helped restructure the organization's online content workflow. Bayan earned a B.F.A. in Film, Photography, and Visual Arts with a minor in Art History at Ithaca College in New York, and prior to that attended Idyllwild Arts Academy, where he studied cinematography. What is QAnon?Or simply Q, is a disproven and discredited far-right conspiracy theory alleging that a secret cabal of Satan-worshipping, cannibalistic pedophiles is running a global child sex-trafficking ring and plotted against former U.S. president Donald Trump while he was in office - Wikipedia For more info visit https://video.vice.com/en_us/topic/bayan-joonam https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2527641/ Follow Bayan Joonam on Instagram @bayanjoonam

Shabnam Mogharabi is one of the co-founders of SoulPancake, a media company that introduced us to Kid President and countless real-life stories intended to build community and generate hope. Shabnam tells Karen how SoulPancake came to be, why she eventually left her post as CEO and how to find work that aligns with your purpose and values.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shabnam Mogharabi is one of the co-founders of SoulPancake, a media company that introduced us to Kid President and countless real-life stories intended to build community and generate hope. Shabnam tells Karen how SoulPancake came to be, why she eventually left her post as CEO and how to find work that aligns with your purpose and values.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inspiring new episode Sammie talks to Brad Montague. Brad is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He was the creator of Kid President, and his work is designed to connect with the hearts of children young and old. He is currently preparing to hit the road to celebrate the release of THE FANTASTIC BUREAU OF IMAGINATION. Brad and Sammie connected about a year and a half when he awarded her a Neighborhoodie award. Enjoy their conversation full of insight, inspiration, smiles, and laughter. Be a part of a circle spreading kindness in this world. Don't forget to listen until the end for the rapid fire round and what makes Brad smile. This episode will get you creating, imagining, and wanting to make the world a better place for young and old.

Jeff Knows Inc Podcast with Host  @Jeff Lopes   Season 9 Episode 187 How It Happened, From Doodling To Kid President - Brad is the creator of the web series Kid President and the author of the New York Times bestseller Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome. As an Dad, Husband, Doodler, author and illustrator, Montague wears many hats and has his work has spread across the Internet bringing joy and inspiration to millions.  @Montague Workshop  One of the most genuine, good hearted guests we have ever had on the show, great conversation with tons of life lessons.Website: https://www.JeffKnowsInc.comEmail: Jeff@jeffknowsinc.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffknowsincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeffLopesTo Learn more about the host Jeff Lopes https://www.Jeffreylopes.com#CanadianPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #Entrepreneur #Business #Entertainmentpodcast #podcast #JeffLopes #kidpresidentSupport the show

As we continue to unpack the Connector Storytelling Type, we would be remiss to not include one of our favorite Connectors…Mr. Brad Montague. If you've been around the STORY community for a while, you are very familiar with his genus. Brad is an incredible creator and storyteller who approaches all of his work with a vision for making the world a better place. Whether it's through his book, Being Better Grown-ups, his wildly successful Kid President video series, or his critically acclaimed children's book, The Circles All Around Us, Brad's passion for guiding people together is deep and compelling. We dug back into the archives, and found this talk from STORY 2018 because as timely as this talk about the future was back in 2018, it's still applicable - possibly even more so - in 2022. There are so many unknowns, uncertainties, disconnections, and fears swirling around these days, but  despite the crushing weight of all these uncertainties, there is still hope because we choose to remember it exists. Listen in.

In light of graduation season, today is a throwback episode with New York Times bestselling author and creator of Kid President, Brad Montague. The mission of his company, Montague Workshop, is to cultivate empathy and spark wonder through imagination in kids (and adults) of all ages. Listen in as he speaks to a graduating class and shares some simple reminders about living a life of hope and enjoying the moment that is right now. Sponsors and discounts: Better Help — use code PGISH for 10% off your first month House of Wise — use code PGISH for 10% off Pique Tea — use code PGISH for 5% off Show links: Watch the full clip. Learn more at montagueworkshop.com.  Read Becoming Better Grownups. As always, I'd love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

As I'm preparing for our writers retreat, I want to explain the value, the purpose, and why you should be doing these in your business as well. Hit me up on IG! @russellbrunson Text Me! 208-231-3797 Join my newsletter at marketingsecrets.com ClubHouseWithRussell.com Magnetic Marketing ---Transcript--- What is going on, everybody? This is Russell Brunson. Welcome back to the Marketing Seekers podcast. Today, I want to talk to you guys about something I'm really excited for. I'm driving downtown to downtown Boise. We're going to Bruce Wayne's penthouse and we are going to be doing a writing here for the next today. So we'll talk about what that is, why we're doing it and how you can model this for your business as well. All right. So I'm pumped for today. It's something we've been talking about internally for almost a year now, doing a writing retreat. And I'm going to tell you kind of the backstory behind it, because the concept and the principle is just really, really cool. And I'm going to start trying to do this more often in our business. And we've done versions of it. If you look at when we first launched ClickFunnels, me and Todd and Dylan used to do we used to call these hackathons where they'd fly to Boise and we'd spend a week where we literally wouldn't sleep or do anything other than just work hard for a week and get stuff done. And it was a lot. But that's how ClickFunnels was born, in these times of concentrated insane amounts of effort and work and collaboration in a small group. And I actually miss those. I haven't been to those a long time. But we used to do them probably once a quarter. So Todd and Dylan would fly out here and we'd lock ourselves in a room and tell our wives that we weren't going to be able to hang out for a little bit and our kids and tell we love them and then we'd go and just work for a week straight. And it was awesome. But we haven't done those for a long time, which is cool. I get it. Life's changed. Things are different. But as we've been preparing for ClickFunnels 2.0, I know there's a lot of stuff to get done. And I'm sure you guys are the same way. You have a big project coming up, there's a million different tasks and things like that. And if you are like me or like most small entrepreneurs, especially if you're a solo entrepreneur, you are the copywriter, you're the designer, you're the funnel builder, you're the product creator. You're doing all the things, right? Because a lot of times we're shifting our focus and tasks back and forth and back and forth and back and forth, which is fine and understandable and necessary. But as you know, great things happen in times of radical imbalance, right? It's when you're focusing on one thing for a long time where connections start being made and ideas come out and things like that. And so for us, that's been always kind of a hard thing. Now that we've got a team of 400 plus people and it's a big operation, just to get everyone coordinated and to focus on a thing in there, everyone's kind of in their lanes doing their things. It's been really, really good. But as you know, good is the enemy to great. And we're creating something great. ClickFunnels 2.0 is the future. I mean, I don't want to be arrogant, but I think it's the future of the internet. At least the important part of the internet, which is entrepreneurs serving their people. Which all the other websites are pretty much pointless. The only ones that actually matter are the funnels, come on now. Anyway. Sorry, let me step back. So I want to talk about is just this concept of the writing retreat and where I learned it from. It was the very first time we actually hired the Harmon Brothers. And Harmon Brothers I think have done four videos for us now. And their process is really unique and cool. And so we're kind of modeling it for the next two days here. And I've heard about it before we ever had a chance to work with them. I heard rumors of, can y'all do the Squatty Potty one? And stuff like that. And so when we finally got a hold of them, we got to know them, we got to do a project with them, I was so just insanely excited to see the process. And so what they do is they book a two day writing retreat for every viral video thing that they're going to make. And they book them all up in Sundance, Utah. They're all out of the Provo-Orem area for those who know where that's at. So they go up the canyon and there's this really cool place, Sundance. You've heard Sundance. Sundance Film Festival's there. Robert Redford. Anyway. So up there in Sundance, it's a ski hill with tons of cabins and stuff like that. So every single time, they rent a cabin for two days. And then they get the people who own the product to come up there and they actually live in the cabin. So we'd go up there and we'd sleep in the cabin for two days or whatever. And then prior to us showing up, we'd do a big brain dump where we talk about the business and the product and all the things. And we kind of just brain dump everything about the project to them. And then they would go and they actually hire three different writers to write three different scripts, which is kind of cool. So I remember when we did the very first video with them, the script we ended up using was this one of the gold prospectors. Some of you guys have probably seen that video. But they had three different pitches. One writer wrote a whole one based on this magician. And it was the magician trying to explain funnels. And it was really cool. The second one wrote one basically kind of like if you ever seen the video Kid President, it was kind of like that. Like two kids. And it was these kids explaining the whole concept of funnel. And then the third one was the gold prospector. And so these writers, before they show up to write, all three of them have a chance to write their version of the sales video they think is going to be best. Then they come back. And at the writing retreat, we sit down with them and talk. And then we have a chance right at the gate to hear each of the three writers read their script. So writer number one explains, this is my motivation, my creation. This is what I created and why. And then they read their thing and we laugh. And yeah, it's really funny. Then writer two tells his inspiration and then reads it. And then writer three, same thing. So three different versions of the script. And all three of them, at least for us, were amazing. They're all like, these are so good. It was crazy. And so we read it, we got excited. And then basically it's like, hey, you have to pick which direction you want the most. And I remember for me at first I felt so guilty. I'm like, "All the writers are so cool. All the stories are so cool." I felt guilty. I don't want to just pick one. I didn't want to say no to the other two, but that was kind of the process they wanted. So eventually picked, okay, we're going to use this one. And we decided to go with the gold prospector. So they came back and then they read the gold prospector again. So we all get to hear it again. Said, "Okay, this is what I'm doubling down on." I say, "Yes." Said, "Okay, cool." And then the writers, they literally leave the room and then they go into a back bedroom or back area of the cabin. And they spend two hours taking that script and then rewriting it. So they'll take the core script. But then every script had funny jokes and funny things and funny angles and cool hooks. And so then all three writers, all folks on this one script and they start weaving things in and adding things in and it gets it tighter and tighter and tighter. So that's about two hours. Us and the product owners hanging out, eating food, just waiting. And then they come back out, "Okay, here's new version of the script." And they read the new one. And it is 10 times funnier now. We read it and we start laughing and they're like, "Okay, cool. What'd you like? What'd you didn't like?" And then other feedback, other ideas. And so we brain dump on them for an hour or so. And then they go, "Okay, cool." And they break off and they go back in the room and they start writing again. And they come back and then they present it again and they do this back and forth and back and forth for two full days. And then when it's done, we have this final script that we're just like, this is the greatest thing ever. There's no way this could be better, right? And then they take that and they go and produce it. And so that's the way the writing retreats worked. And then they did it the first time, they did it another time. And they kept doing this every time we've done a video with them. And every video they've done, that's the process they go through which is why they're scripting is so solid. I've worked with other production companies and things who focus a lot on the production or on the videos or on all these things. But I've never seen somebody focus as much on the scripting which is, as you know and I know, that's the most important part. The script, the copy, whatever you want to call it is more important than the product, it's more important than the offer, it's more important than the funnel. It's the most important part. Or maybe not more important than the offer. Ah, the offer and the copy, they're hand-in-hand. They work together. Sorry. Sorry, offer, I didn't want to offend you there. But a really good area is the offer and copy that sells the offer's the most important part. You can plug that in any funnel, it going to work. But that's the most important part. They spent so much time on it. I think for most of us, and it depends, everyone's business is different levels, sometimes we'd hire a copywriter and they'd go write it. Or I'd write a copy, or we'd try to do something where it's like, oh crap. The launch is happening in two days now. Quick. Go on on a camera and Russell, record a sales video. And luckily for me, I've been doing this now for over 20 years. So I've written enough copy, I know enough copy. I can click go on a camera and I can from the top of my head speak pretty good copy. Not as good as if I was to script it out and make it perfect, but I can get pretty close at least to my warm audience where I can get most of my warm audience to buy. But as you start going further out, trying to get colder and colder audiences, you're scripting is the key and having it really, really good. And so the reason why I'm telling you this and why I'm so excited to drive down there is that with ClickFunnels 2.0 launch coming up, our default would be spending all this time and energy building the software, getting it perfect, all that kind of stuff. And then lunch launch day comes, we're like, oh, we need to build a funnel for it. And then we start thinking about those things later. And then, what's the email sequence? What are they going to get? How's it going to work? And all the rest of that stuff we think about secondarily. Sorry, my Tesla's yelling at me. We think about it secondarily. And then we put it out there. And we do it good enough where our warm audience will buy. And then we try to move to cold audiences and beyond and it's not right. It's not correct. It doesn't get people to buy and stuff like that. And so then we're tweaking it and changing it and all these kind of things. And so what I wanted to do was step back and say, okay, let's plan this today. What's the hook? What's the offer? Where are we going with 2.0? What's the right messaging? What problems do we actually solve? What are the different things? How are we trying to speak to this audience? What's the copy? And what's the video going to be? What's the long form sales? What are the email sequences? What are the copy? What are the affiliate copy? What's our copy? Were you in challenge before? All the things want to map out with the writers so we know exactly what it is. And then we're going to start actually writing and getting things back, and getting feedback, and going back and forth and back and forth and kicking this process off. And now, then I can for two days coming here focus my brain and energy on trying to do what I can to help everybody here. But I can step back and then the writers can spend the next obviously two days concentrate time. But then the next two or three months working on these things and perfecting so that when we're done, we have all the assets, all the things, and we have something we can use to really rock and roll. And so that's the point of the writing retreat. Now what's fun about it is as we planned this and got through it, everyone else in the company is like, "Well, I want to do a retreat." And Todd's done, I mean, with the development team is building ClickFunnels 2.0, he's done hackathons with these guys all the time. They're different departments. People working on the e-commerce features fly out and they spend a week in Atlanta with Todd. And people working on the funnel builder or the editor. They've been doing these meetups. But on the marketing side, this has been the first time. So this is the first writing retreat and we're excited. And then all the funnel builders and design were like, "We need a funnel design retreat." And so I think the next we're going to do is that, where we come in and focus on the structure and the design and the elements of the funnel to make sure that's flawless and perfect. And then potentially ads team would come out and do the same thing with the ads team and creating the ads and the creative and those kind of things. But doing these things where at least on my side, I can spend two days focused and giving everybody the right direction as opposed to, again, typically in our business, I'm sure that you're like me, we're juggling two bajillion things and trying to do them all. And it's really hard to get all of the brain dump and the time and the hints you need to really make something great. And so I want to encourage you guys. They say that good is the enemy to great. And I think most of you guys, if you're having success, you're doing things really good, obviously. But if you want to get to the next level, if you want to go from a million to 10, 10 to a hundred, a hundred to a billion, which is the path that I'm sprinting on right now, you have to become better, right? You have to have more focus, more quality, more things on the places that matter the most. And so that's what I recommend for you guys is to think about it like, okay, how can you do a version of this for your company? Can you do a writing retreat? Can you do a funnel building retreat? Can you do an ad retreat? Can you do a development retreat? Can you do whatever it is with your people? And I'm not bringing the entire team together. That would be 400 people. It'd be a little mini funnel making live. But all the people who are going to be writing are here. That way they can hear it straight from my mouth, the vision, the direction, all those kind of things. As opposed to having to hear it watered down through five or six levels. You know what I mean? So anyway, there you go. Call them hackathons, call them writing retreats, call them whatever you want, but find some time to take what you're doing and take it from good to great. Like I said, I had a chance firsthand now, four times with the Harmon Brothers and it is amazing. It's funny. Whenever we read the first version of the script I'm like, "That's perfect. Let's just go produce it. There's no way it can get better than that. It's flawless." And then by lunch I'm like, "Oh my gosh, how'd you make it better? This is flawless. Let's go produce it." And they're like, "No, we're not done." And then at dinner time, they're like, "Here's the next one." I'm like, "Oh, there's no way it can get better. Let's produce this." They're like, "We're only halfway through." It keeps going, and going, and going. And it's like, man, things can really go from good to great if you put in the focus, time and energy and effort. So this is the process we're testing out. I know Agora's got a version that they do. It's a little different. But Agora, multi-billion dollar company. This is the same process they do with their writers. In fact, they've got a really good book. If you want a book to kind of see how they structure it, it's called Copy Logic! It's how the writers write together and how they brainstorm and feedback and give ideas without talking negative or talking down. But they create an environment where writers all be creative together, as opposed to them fighting against each other. And so that book, Copy Logic! I don't think it's sold more than a dozen copies and probably most of them were to me. Of course, they're not good at selling their books on how they do their copy and stuff. They write them and they're amazing, but they don't really have a channel to sell those things through. So Copy Logic! is a really good one about how they structure their writing things. But it would work for anything, from an ad retreat, it would work from a funnel building retreat. Just the way they structure the creativity and things like that. Another great book that Agora put out, it's called Great Leads, which is the lead of a video or sales letter. Things like initial, the first 20%. That lead, that's the key. How do you create that lead that really grabs somebody? So, all right. That's what I got. Hope you guys are awesome. Oh, can I add one more thing? Ah, sorry. I've been focusing getting all the research prior to this, right? So a couple things I've been doing to prepare for this. I kind of felt I should've done more prep work with my team about this, but the first hour or so of this morning's going to be focused on this. But for us, a couple things. Number one is if you read the book Play Bigger, which is all about being a category king, this is what we've done. We're trying to double down on reestablish. How do you become the category king? But I have a mastermind group called category kings. But for our category kings mastermind, we had one of the authors come and speak to us. And the biggest thing he said is he's like, "If you can define the problem you solve, that's how you how you develop your categories." He's like, "What's the problem you solve?" And I think that's a really simple thing. Oh, it's just we help people build funnels. He's like, "Is that the problem?" We're like, "Well, no. That's not the actual problem. That's the solution." And he spent an entire day with us and the all the category kings trying to figure out what our problem was, which I thought was going to be super easy. It was not. It took us, I mean, the entire day. And I didn't know what it was. And then we went back and brainstormed and talked about it. And then we did a meeting with Todd and Dave and Brett and John and Dan, our core team. And we spent three or four hours again on just trying to solve, what is our problem? And we finally got down to what I think is our problem, which I'm going to present today to everybody on the writer retreat. Because I need our writers to understand the problem that we actually solve is this, right? Because if you understand that, then that defines your category. Then you can do everything. If you don't have that defined or figured out, then it's just like, oh, I'm selling to everybody and you're not a category king. So that's number one. Number two, if you've heard of Chet Holmes, Chet is one of my early mentors here wrote a book called The Ultimate Sales Machine. I just blanked out for a second. The Ultimate Sales Machine. And Chet passed away a couple years ago. But his daughter, Amanda Holmes took over the company. And one of the principles that Chet talks about in his book is called a core story. And so they have a side part of the company where they actually build a core story for you. And so I messaged Amanda who she's literally the coolest person ever. And I was like, "I want you guys to do a core story for me." And it was funny because she was like, "Okay, if we can jump on a 15, 20 minute call. I got some slides to go over with you." I was like, "I know you trying to sell me. I just want to wire you the money. I'm in. I don't need to be sold." She's like, "No, but we can jump on." I'm like, "I just want to send you money so you can do this for me." She just kind of laughed. She's like, "Okay. Here's the wire info." I'm like, "How much is it?" Actually, I have no idea. I think it was 25 or 30 grand or something like that. But what they do with the core stories, they try to figure out your state. You pick your course. They're like, "What is your thing?" And so they don't do it from a standpoint. Most of us who are copywriters and marketers, we're telling our own stories. We're trying to how we found the thing and epiphany bridge stories and all that stuff I always talk about. But what a core story is, it's fascinating, it's not driven on your story, your experiences, your case studies, testimonials. It's written based on market data. When you look at the actual data, what's happening in the world, it's all about that. So you pay them. They could do a bajillion interviews with you, which are not my favorite part. But they go through all. And then from there, they figure out all these hypotheses of where they think there's going to be data that's going to support our arguments and find things. And so it's crazy. And then from that, they go and they find all the data, they bring it all back and they give you just a billion pages of all the stats, the things to prove your case which is really cool. And then secondarily, they actually write the core story for you, which is this thing you can use as your elevator pitch, your stating pitch. And unfortunately, the core story wasn't done before this. I was hoping it would be so we could have it for the writing retreat. But what we did have back is all of the market research and the data. So we're able to bring that to this meeting as well. I'm like, "Hey, here's the stats, here's the numbers, here's all the stuff." So we can incorporate not just our own gut feelings, not just our own stories, not just our own success stories, but also the market data, the market research and weaving those things into as well. So that way we have not just the emotional arguments, but the logical arguments as well that we can weave into the copy and the videos and the sales page and all the things we're doing. So, anyway. I don't know about you, but I'm pumped about it. It's exciting. There's so fun stuff happening. And that's what's going on for the next two days. So I'm almost downtown and that's what I'll be doing with our team. So there you go, you guys. There's some ideas, some thoughts. Hopefully, amongst all these ideas that two or three things you can pull away. I think you should do writing retreat with your team. You should do a funnel retreat. You should do an ad retreat where you can focus on something and make it go from good to great. I think you should try to figure out the problem that you actually solve as a business. I think that you should figure out your core story. If you don't want to pay Amanda a ton of money, then go read The Ultimate Sales Machine, read the section on core story and figure out your own core story. Or if you're like me and you just want to just buy your way to the end, go throw some money at Amanda and she'll do all the work for you. She's amazing. So, anyway. Woo, there you go. That's almost a 20 minute podcast you guys. That's what you get when I got a long drive downtown. I've got a long drive home tonight and one downtown tomorrow again, so maybe we'll get a couple more of these longer ones for you. I hope that you're all doing amazing. I hope your businesses are thriving, that you're able to get ahold of the people that you've been called to serve so you can change their lives. And hope that the marketing secrets and ideas and things I try to share with you here are helping to expand your mind and expand your reach and get you to find those people who are looking for you. So I appreciate you guys for being entrepreneurs who serve your audiences at the top of your abilities. I respect you guys. I admire you guys. You're the reason why I do this at this point in my career and my life, and I'm grateful for you. So with that said, thanks so much and I will talk to you guys all soon. Bye, everybody.

Our family got a pug! More on that in this episode. I also talk about the joy of turning 50. Yes, I said, JOY! My guest is Mark Doughty. He is a senior learning business partner with KPMG in the United Kingdom. Mark talks about his quirky labrador and the laughter he shares with his family when they watch Laurel & Hardy.  Additional information from today's show:  -  The egg scene from Laurel & Hardy's The Live Ghost  is on YouTube.com.  -  You can also find Laurel & Hardy's Towed in a Hole  on YouTube.com.  -  Check out How To Train a Dream Dog  on YouTube.com.  -  The Kid President tells it like it is on YouTube.com.  -  Comments? Reach Lisa Hylton, ACC, at PositivelyCoached.com. 

Brad is the kind of person who makes you feel special just as you are while simultaneously making you want to be a better human. How does he do this?!

Allen is a commercial and advertising photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is consistently rated one of the best photographers in the country. His work can be seen on music packaging, magazines, and countless celebrity and Fortune 500 company websites. With over 25 years of experience in photography, Allen has traveled the world doing what he has described as his dream job, with a side of glorified stalking.His celebrity clients are quite diverse & include Jim Gaffigan, Cal Ripkin Jr. Ethan Hawke, President George H. Bush, President George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, Rick Ross, Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Sir Elton John, Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Julian Assange, Shaun White, Sir George Martin, Carmello Anthony, James Earl Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tiffany, Norah Jones, Justin Timberlake, Tom Brokaw, Tony Hawk, Walter Cronkite, Dave Matthews, Ludacris, Juicy J & Kid President! Find him and his work at: https://www.allenclarkphotography.com/Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: https://podfollow.com/playfulhumans/Theme Music: Chasing the Sunshine by Pink Zebra - Licenced at Envato ElementsSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mikedmontague)

Welcome back!Thank you for joining me :-)Today we talk about 2 different angles for starting your leadership journey. Do you start building a foundation by learning about great leaders of history, or do you start by making someone's day better? We're going to review a little of both angles, in this short intro to 2 of my favorite leadership resources. References to most of what's talked about belowSnapshots of Great Leaders LINKKid President  (Robby Novak & Brad Montague)A Pep Talk from Kid President to You LINKKid President's Guide to Being Awesome LINK GandhiMovie LINKAbout LINKJobsBiography LINKMerkal About LINKApproval ratings LINKMuskBiography LINKMayerInterview with LINKSoulPancakeWebsite LINKYouTube LINK

The past year and a half tested us all but it also brought countless examples of hope and sacrifice. We saw brave Salvation Army officers, staff, volunteers and friends continue to serve and show care in their communities in ways big and small.  We're designating these incredible individuals—nominated by you!—our Caring Heroes. And, as a small gesture of respect and gratitude, we honored them in a live virtual awards ceremony July 23. We named the 2021 Caring Heroes—the brave, compassionate, passionate, uplifting, caring members of our communities. We were inspired by Brad Montague, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Kid President. And we were encouraged and challenged by The Salvation Army's Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley. He thanked the awardees for “loving people who need it—whether they know it or not.” And on this episode of the podcast, we're bringing you his message along with a song by Matt Woods, with accompaniment by Jill Ulmer, titled “Love Changes Everything.”  As the song goes: “Love will never let you be the same.” Enjoy this clip from the awards show and then watch the full replay. EPISODE SHOWNOTESRead more. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. STUDY SCRIPTURE. Get inside the collection. GATHER WITH CARING MOMS. Join the group. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. FIGHT FOR GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

It's strange, but sometimes it feels like the harder we strive to be a good adult and parent, the more we lose touch with what kids really need. Brad Montague, inventor of Kid President and self-proclaimed “possibilitarian,”  gives a unique perspective on adulthood. It turns out that embracing whimsy, childlike wonder, and believing in possibilities—in other words, remembering what it's like to be a kid—can actually make you a better grown up.    Watch the full clip here, and check out Brad's book, Becoming Better Grownups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly. Don't forget to click on my FREE Connection Guide for some great daily ritual ideas to build a stronger relationship with your kids!   I'd love to know what you think, so join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram (@pgishparenting), or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

Get ready for the Summer of 21, starting with a Good Sweat of a sode! On Episode 19, Matthew plays Hide and Seek in an aquarium while busting down moves with Kid President, and Tacen becomes known as Big Pedro on the basketball court...Matthew loves sleeping in (sorry Mom) while Tacen appreciates the wall outlets. To conclude, the boys debate and break down the time frame of the seasons, Matthew's birthday lands in “Super Summer”, and they want to free all the animals from the zoo (except the spiders)... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/randomtalk2020/message

One of those tropes you hear a lot about out there is how much children have to teach us, but if you think about it, we don’t really live that way. We call people who are acting inappropriate “childish.” But there’s a big difference between what is child-ish and child-like. What would it look like to live a life that is child-like, while growing up in ways that leave what is child-ish behind? Maybe kids really do have something to teach us? That’s the life Brad Montague is living.   He’s the guy behind the Kid President web series who also writes for Joanna Gaines’ The Magnolia Journal and all sorts of other amazing projects. He’s written multiple books, including his new book, The Circles All Around Us, which is hitting shelves later this month! Brad has spent his life trying to figure out what kids get right and it’s made a huge difference. He thinks what he’s learned can make a difference in your own life too. If you won’t listen to the kids, maybe you’ll listen to the guy who listens to kids. Listen in on some of Brad’s talk from STORY 2020 here on this episode of the STORY podcast.

Brad is the kind of person who makes you feel special just as you are while simultaneously making you want to be a better human. How does he do this?!

Allen Clark is a commercial and advertising photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is consistently rated one of the best photographers in the country. His work can be seen on music packaging, magazines, and countless celebrity and Fortune 500 company websites. His celebrity clients are quite diverse & include: Jim Gaffigan, Cal Ripkin Jr. Ethan Hawke, President George H. Bush, President George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, Rick Ross, Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Sir Elton John, Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Julian Assange, Shaun White, Sir George Martin, Carmello Anthony, James Earl Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tiffany, Norah Jones, Justin Timberlake, Tom Brokaw, Tony Hawk, Walter Cronkite, Dave Matthews, Ludacris, Juicy J & Kid President! His corporate clients include: NFL, MLB, Puma, Reebok, Washington Post, The Telegraph , The Source , The Hindu, MTV Networks, A&E Networks, Steve Madden, Journey's Shoe Stores, Jack Daniels, Time/Life, Lifepoint Hospitals, 20th Century Fox, Delta Machinery, Lifeway Publishing, Sony Music Group, NARAS (Grammy's), Yamaha,Yum Brands Inc., Wired, HCA Healthcare & Conde Nast. www.thephotountaken.com www.allenclarkphotography.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueaQBbrHpSk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

In 2013, a video swept through the internet, bringing joy to all who viewed it. It featured then-11-year-old Robby Novak, dressed to the nines in a suit, tie and sneakers, delivering a pep talk as the now fabled “Kid President.”Brad Montague, Novak's brother-in-law, was part of the dynamic duo that made that video happen. Since, Kid President's videos have been viewed over 100 million times.Montague, whose stated mission these days is to “create stories that cultivate empathy and imagination in kids and former kids,” joined host Dustin Odham on this episode of Change Starts Here to explore how he and his family are “joyfully rebelling” against the way things are to craft a better world.Since Kid President, Montague has authored “Becoming Better Grownups” and helped bring to life “Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome,” and his conversation with Odham centered on ways to focus on love and your “why” as opposed to the simple “what” of your day-to-day journey through life.Montague told a story about how he and Novak met Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who sidestepped Montague's most-dreaded question, “What do you do for a living?,” with a new one – “What do you love about what you do?”“It's really cool when you hear somebody put words to their love,” Montague said. “I'm a words person, so I need to hear those things. I think for any team, anywhere to hear from their fellow team members why they love being with them, why they love the little things about their work. … That breathes life to even more good.”The opinions in this episode do not necessarily reflect those of FranklinCovey or the Change Starts Here Podcast. You can access the full notice and disclaimer at this link: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:e498c459-cdca-4a53-80c5-33d53c9a1359

In 2013, a video swept through the internet, bringing joy to all who viewed it. It featured then-11-year-old Robby Novak, dressed to the nines in a suit, tie and sneakers, delivering a pep talk as the now fabled “Kid President.”Brad Montague, Novak's brother-in-law, was part of the dynamic duo that made that video happen. Since, Kid President's videos have been viewed over 100 million times.Montague, whose stated mission these days is to “create stories that cultivate empathy and imagination in kids and former kids,” joined host Dustin Odham on this episode of Change Starts Here to explore how he and his family are “joyfully rebelling” against the way things are to craft a better world.Since Kid President, Montague has authored “Becoming Better Grownups” and helped bring to life “Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome,” and his conversation with Odham centered on ways to focus on love and your “why” as opposed to the simple “what” of your day-to-day journey through life.Montague told a story about how he and Novak met Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who sidestepped Montague's most-dreaded question, “What do you do for a living?,” with a new one – “What do you love about what you do?”“It's really cool when you hear somebody put words to their love,” Montague said. “I'm a words person, so I need to hear those things. I think for any team, anywhere to hear from their fellow team members why they love being with them, why they love the little things about their work. … That breathes life to even more good.”The opinions in this episode do not necessarily reflect those of FranklinCovey or the Change Starts Here Podcast. You can access the full notice and disclaimer at this link: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:e498c459-cdca-4a53-80c5-33d53c9a1359

Take a moment to ponder. Do you see as I say there’s sweetness in subtleties and matchless beauty in authenticity? And if you think you’re nothing, know this- the world needs you to dazzle and all that you’ve got accumulates to incredible magic!Listen in as Traci interviews  Author, Illustrator and Creator Brad Montague, who’s also the man behind the revolutionary web series Kid President- a show that exemplifies the change we can bring to the world by bringing kids and adults to work together. Brad has authored the much-loved book, “Becoming Better Grown-ups'' and is the force behind ‘Socktober’, a worldwide annual drive connecting people to their local homeless shelters. Each year millions of people take part in providing basic human needs to men, women, and children without homes in a community-driven project where people take part for no reward or recognition but only for the good of their neighbors who are homeless. A living example of human wisdom and experience combined with infinite innocence, Brad offers delightful words of positivity that carve a well of joy deep within our insides.Join them as they discuss life, kids, illustrations and Brad’s beautiful journey in life so far. Also take with yourself a little bundle of joy as Brad gives away gifts of beautiful advice!  Episode Milestones[02:51] Does Brad talk to his inner kid a lot?[04:49] Brad reads to us his favorite spots from his book[11:39] Traci shares the special reason for her fondness to Brad [15:05] How Brad became the modern day Fred Rogers[18:46] Brad discusses a memorable experience he had recently[22:02] On deciding to write kids’ books[28:11] Brad’s version of empathy and letting people know they matter[31:06] How do you cultivate the fierceness of heart to be loving?[36:21] Brad’s little gift of advice for you! Resources MentionedDesmond Tutu: AboutBook: Becoming Better Adults by Brad MontagueStandout Quotes from the Episode“I had to learn that in the same way a child expresses themselves, just because they want to, it's like a gift. It's something like an urge.” – Brad Montague [06:29]“I want to be a heart centered person. I hope that I am.” – Brad Montague [07:25]“I feel less alone. I also think listening on the sidewalk has helped me move out of fixing people. And really recognizing that, gosh, if I just see people all the way and remove all the limitations in me that might prevent me from seeing them, that in and of itself is the magic. ” – Traci [08:46]“I have always been fascinated by the strength that it takes to be tender, the boldness in being gentle.” – Brad Montague [16:06]“If we nurture that, if we notice that, if we really celebrate those little bitty things that are happening every day that are holding society together, it will grow. ”– Brad Montague [25:18] Connect:Find | Sidewalk Talk PodcastAt sidewalk-talk.orgOn Instagram: @sidewalktalkorgOn Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci RubleAt Traciruble.comOn Instagram: @TraciRubleMFTOn Twitter: @TraciRubleMFTOn Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT

I had a great talk with  my good Friend Brad Montague! He is a New York times best selling author  and He also created the Kid President videos! Have  Fun listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Years ago, I met Brad Montague backstage at a Catalyst event. He and his, then becoming famous little brother Robby, were at the event promoting joy with Kid President. He's a hope dealer through and through and I'm glad you are getting to know him!  I'm grateful for our time together on this episode of the Life-Giving Leader Podcast!To Connect with BradWeb. montagueworkshop.comInsta. @bradmontagueLast book: Becoming Better GrownupsConnect with Tyler:Social. @tylerreaginWeb. tylerreagin.comConnect with Retro8Films:http://retro8films.com

Brad Montague is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and the award-winning writer, director, creator of Kid President. As an artist, Montague's illustration work is spread across the internet daily and can regularly be seen on newsstands in Joanna and Chip Gaine's The Magnolia Journal. His work has garnered millions of views, been translated into countless languages, and caught the attention of people like Beyonce, Tom Hanks, and even the Obama White House. His book 'Becoming Better Grownups' released from Penguin Random House's Avery Books on March 31, 2020.Montague Workshop is the creative agency Brad runs alongside his wife, Kristi. They serve as a 'friendly bureau of imagination' working to reimagine the future through the stories people tell and the ways they are told. From large brands and events to projects with Cartoon Network, the Walt Disney Company, the Fred Rogers Center and more, Montague Workshop is a joyfully rebellious breath of fresh air. With a special emphasis on finding ways kids and grownups can work together, their work is always about inspiring, encouraging and entertaining. Montague is the force behind 'Socktober' the worldwide annual drive connecting people to their local homeless shelters. Each year millions of people take part in providing basic human needs to men, women, and children without homes. It is a community driven project where people take part for no reward or recognition, but strictly for the good of their neighbors who are homeless.Social links: Instagram: @bradmontagueTwitter: @thebradmontagueFacebook: http://facebook.com/montagueworkshopBecoming Better Grownups: http://beabettergrownup.com------------------- Are you ready to start dreaming big? Click HERE to receive your free Dream Big Workbook. It's a user-friendly guide to defining your core values and fundamental beliefs- the essential building blocks to discovering in which dreams you should invest.  On the episode: Producers : Tatave Abeshyan Engineer : Jackson Carpenter Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

When Brad Montague created Kid President, he didn't anticipate how successful it would become. But to him, the process of creating that series revealed to him the importance of messengers in our lives, how small moments can create spectacular encouragement, and much more. Hear his story as he shares with us all about that project and more!Brad Montague is the creator and co-producer of Kid President and founder of Love in Stereo.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

In this episode, the gang talks about safety concerns from Ready Player One and how it might give insight to our current interaction with virtual environments in education, like social media. And Amanda schools James about Kid President. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-virtual-reality-podcast/support

The buzz: “While efficiency…is important…[the HR] function has to think of itself as talent consultants not service deliverers.”” (Josh Bersin, Forbes.com) HR evolved in Europe during the Industrial Revolution from an idea by Robert Owen and Charles Babbage to structure, organize, pay and develop the people who lead and execute on business strategy. Fast-forward. The advent of technology and the need to scale have management evaluating HR with a focus on efficiencies, more than people. Now the workforce is demanding HR put the ‘human' back into Human Resources. The experts speak. Tim Aldrich, EY: “If I went to work in a factory, the first thing I would do is to join a union” (F.D. Roosevelt). James Sinclair, EnterpriseJungle: Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail (Phil Dunphy). Dr. Patti Fletcher, SAP SuccessFactors: “if it doesn't make the world a better place, don't do it” (Kid President). Join us for Humanizing HR: Is Technology the Answer?

The buzz: “While efficiency…is important…[the HR] function has to think of itself as talent consultants not service deliverers.”” (Josh Bersin, Forbes.com) HR evolved in Europe during the Industrial Revolution from an idea by Robert Owen and Charles Babbage to structure, organize, pay and develop the people who lead and execute on business strategy. Fast-forward. The advent of technology and the need to scale have management evaluating HR with a focus on efficiencies, more than people. Now the workforce is demanding HR put the ‘human' back into Human Resources. The experts speak. Tim Aldrich, EY: “If I went to work in a factory, the first thing I would do is to join a union” (F.D. Roosevelt). James Sinclair, EnterpriseJungle: Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail (Phil Dunphy). Dr. Patti Fletcher, SAP SuccessFactors: “if it doesn't make the world a better place, don't do it” (Kid President). Join us for Humanizing HR: Is Technology the Answer?

It's the end of the world as conservatives know it, and Ben doesn't feel fine, plus why Kid President is the most annoying crap on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the end of the world as conservatives know it, and Ben doesn't feel fine, plus why Kid President is the most annoying crap on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We chat about a Kid President event we were a part of this week!