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In 1861, one man and a “gas bag” filled with hydrogen sparked America's obsession with going higher, farther, into the unknown. In this episode, Roman and journalist Jack Hitt tell the story of Thaddeus Lowe — showman, scientist, and dreamer — whose balloon flight from Cincinnati went wildly off course and straight into the Civil War. Lowe pivoted to create the US military's first aerial reconnaissance unit, a precursor to the Air Force, and today his legacy spans generations— stretching all the way to the dark side of the moon. A History of the United States in 100 Objects is a production of 99% Invisible and BBC Studios. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michael Woodward. Interview Overview Guest: Michael WoodwardHost: Rushion McDonaldShow: Money Making Conversations MasterclassFocus: Entrepreneurship, real estate, education, overcoming poverty, and building generational wealthCompany Featured: Woodward Property Group Michael Woodward shares his journey from growing up in low‑income neighborhoods in Miami to becoming a successful real estate investor, contractor, and property management entrepreneur based in Atlanta. The conversation blends personal history, mindset lessons, and practical business guidance, especially for listeners from underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of the interview is to: Demystify success for everyday people by showing how discipline, education, and calculated risk can lead to financial freedom Inspire listeners to move beyond circumstances of poverty or limitation Teach practical strategies around education choices, real estate investing, side hustles, credit management, and seizing opportunity Highlight community impact, mentorship, and “reaching back” to help others Rushion McDonald consistently frames the discussion around helping the audience “stop reading other people’s success stories and start planning your own." Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Poverty Is Relative — and Often Invisible Woodward explains that many people grow up in poverty without realizing it because everyone around them shares the same conditions. He distinguishes between government definitions of poverty and lived experience. Takeaway: Awareness is the first step to change; normal does not always mean acceptable. 2. Early Business Lessons Came from the Community Woodward credits his grandmother—who ran an informal candy business in the housing projects—as his first exposure to entrepreneurship. Watching her manage inventory, customers, and cash taught him foundational business principles. Takeaway: Entrepreneurship often begins long before formal education—especially in underserved communities. 3. Education as a Strategic Tool, Not Just a Degree Initially planning to become a lawyer, Woodward changed direction after realizing law school would not provide the financial or social return he hoped for unless he reached elite status. A mentor guided him toward education as a pathway for impact. He strongly recommends the Occupational Outlook Handbook as a practical guide for choosing careers based on income, longevity, and demand. Takeaway: Choose education intentionally—based on outcomes, not prestige. 4. Service Before Profit: Two Decades in Education Woodward spent over 20 years as a teacher and assistant principal, mentoring students, organizing college tours, and running summer STEM programs—often during his breaks. Takeaway: Long‑term service builds perspective, discipline, and purpose that later pays dividends in business. 5. Turning a Side Hustle into Financial Freedom While working in education, Woodward renovated homes at night and on weekends. Over time, rental income exceeded his school salary, allowing him to retire from education and focus on real estate full‑time. Takeaway: Side hustles can become exit strategies when managed consistently and patiently. 6. Opportunity Comes from Relationships A chance relationship with a Lowe’s executive changed Woodward’s business trajectory. When asked if he could do high‑end kitchens, he said yes—then partnered with the right experts to deliver. This led to contracts in seven Lowe’s stores across metro Atlanta. Takeaway: You don’t have to know everything—just know who to call. 7. High‑End Thinking Changes Income Ceilings Woodward explains the difference between standard and high‑end construction, describing six‑figure kitchens and appliances that cost more than many homes. Takeaway: Understanding premium markets unlocks entirely different financial opportunities. 8. Two Core Business Rules: Persistence and Credit When asked what advice he gives most often, Woodward gives two principles: Never give up Protect your credit He shares how poor credit once forced him to reinvest profits just to buy tools, slowing growth. Managing credit later removed those barriers. Takeaway: Credit is leverage. Without it, growth is harder and more expensive. Notable Quotes On poverty: “A lot of people living in poverty don’t know that they’re impoverished because everybody around them looks just like them.” On education choices: “I wanted to make a difference… and education allowed me to do that.” On opportunity and courage: “You don’t have to know everything. Just get the people in your corner that do.” On advice to entrepreneurs: “Never give up. And protect your credit. Credit is everything.” On consistency: “My phone number has been the same for 23 years. I ain’t going nowhere. Overall Impact The interview positions Michael Woodward as a practical role model—someone who combines humility, preparation, faith, and execution. Rather than promoting quick wins, the conversation emphasizes long‑term discipline, community uplift, and strategic decision‑making. Core message: Sustainable success is built step‑by‑step—through education, relationships, credit discipline, and the courage to say yes before you feel ready. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michael Woodward. Interview Overview Guest: Michael WoodwardHost: Rushion McDonaldShow: Money Making Conversations MasterclassFocus: Entrepreneurship, real estate, education, overcoming poverty, and building generational wealthCompany Featured: Woodward Property Group Michael Woodward shares his journey from growing up in low‑income neighborhoods in Miami to becoming a successful real estate investor, contractor, and property management entrepreneur based in Atlanta. The conversation blends personal history, mindset lessons, and practical business guidance, especially for listeners from underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of the interview is to: Demystify success for everyday people by showing how discipline, education, and calculated risk can lead to financial freedom Inspire listeners to move beyond circumstances of poverty or limitation Teach practical strategies around education choices, real estate investing, side hustles, credit management, and seizing opportunity Highlight community impact, mentorship, and “reaching back” to help others Rushion McDonald consistently frames the discussion around helping the audience “stop reading other people’s success stories and start planning your own." Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Poverty Is Relative — and Often Invisible Woodward explains that many people grow up in poverty without realizing it because everyone around them shares the same conditions. He distinguishes between government definitions of poverty and lived experience. Takeaway: Awareness is the first step to change; normal does not always mean acceptable. 2. Early Business Lessons Came from the Community Woodward credits his grandmother—who ran an informal candy business in the housing projects—as his first exposure to entrepreneurship. Watching her manage inventory, customers, and cash taught him foundational business principles. Takeaway: Entrepreneurship often begins long before formal education—especially in underserved communities. 3. Education as a Strategic Tool, Not Just a Degree Initially planning to become a lawyer, Woodward changed direction after realizing law school would not provide the financial or social return he hoped for unless he reached elite status. A mentor guided him toward education as a pathway for impact. He strongly recommends the Occupational Outlook Handbook as a practical guide for choosing careers based on income, longevity, and demand. Takeaway: Choose education intentionally—based on outcomes, not prestige. 4. Service Before Profit: Two Decades in Education Woodward spent over 20 years as a teacher and assistant principal, mentoring students, organizing college tours, and running summer STEM programs—often during his breaks. Takeaway: Long‑term service builds perspective, discipline, and purpose that later pays dividends in business. 5. Turning a Side Hustle into Financial Freedom While working in education, Woodward renovated homes at night and on weekends. Over time, rental income exceeded his school salary, allowing him to retire from education and focus on real estate full‑time. Takeaway: Side hustles can become exit strategies when managed consistently and patiently. 6. Opportunity Comes from Relationships A chance relationship with a Lowe’s executive changed Woodward’s business trajectory. When asked if he could do high‑end kitchens, he said yes—then partnered with the right experts to deliver. This led to contracts in seven Lowe’s stores across metro Atlanta. Takeaway: You don’t have to know everything—just know who to call. 7. High‑End Thinking Changes Income Ceilings Woodward explains the difference between standard and high‑end construction, describing six‑figure kitchens and appliances that cost more than many homes. Takeaway: Understanding premium markets unlocks entirely different financial opportunities. 8. Two Core Business Rules: Persistence and Credit When asked what advice he gives most often, Woodward gives two principles: Never give up Protect your credit He shares how poor credit once forced him to reinvest profits just to buy tools, slowing growth. Managing credit later removed those barriers. Takeaway: Credit is leverage. Without it, growth is harder and more expensive. Notable Quotes On poverty: “A lot of people living in poverty don’t know that they’re impoverished because everybody around them looks just like them.” On education choices: “I wanted to make a difference… and education allowed me to do that.” On opportunity and courage: “You don’t have to know everything. Just get the people in your corner that do.” On advice to entrepreneurs: “Never give up. And protect your credit. Credit is everything.” On consistency: “My phone number has been the same for 23 years. I ain’t going nowhere. Overall Impact The interview positions Michael Woodward as a practical role model—someone who combines humility, preparation, faith, and execution. Rather than promoting quick wins, the conversation emphasizes long‑term discipline, community uplift, and strategic decision‑making. Core message: Sustainable success is built step‑by‑step—through education, relationships, credit discipline, and the courage to say yes before you feel ready. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Yeah C'mon Show 06/12/2026 - Axl Lowe Throwback Part 1. Listen to today's Track 13 here: https://youtu.be/JeXQAFjkUN4?si=-NKT2vNvSLcBhvyX
Boye and Chris kick things off with Jeremy Lowe, VP of Talent and Partnerships at Dick Clark Productions, reacting to the viral tech Titans Mafia game, and whether brands could create their own version of Traitors (1:43). Then they dive into the summer events landscape, from the AMAs in Las Vegas to YouTube's dominance at Coachella, and how Jeremy's team programs award shows for both TV viewers and social media feeds (8:28). The conversation shifts to the NY Knicks fever taking over the country and whether we've hit peak sports (22:14). Jeremy shares his thoughts on the Tony Awards, Pink as a host, and what Broadway needs to do to grow its audience (36:15). And they close out with TikTok's new events app launching around the World Cup, and what it signals for the future of live entertainment (48:00).Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short survey here.Hosts: Boye Akolade and Chris SawtelleProducers: Paul Yurick, Boye Akolade & Chris SawtelleProduction Team: Araceli Rubalcava, Eli DiFiore, Max GuldenContent Strategist: Rennan Klein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, James Tracy fumes over the decision by the IRFU to let go of James Lowe,Caelan Doris a doubt for the URC Final against the Bulls next Friday,And Aoife Wafer is crowned the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship once again.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,Coming up, James Lowe laments no "fairytale ending" as he confirms his Leinster exit,Munster have snapped up a former Ireland international as part of their coaching team for next season,And after Antoine Dupont's successful sevens Sabbatical, another France superstar could switch codes ahead of the next Olympics...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Mick McCarthy, Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan rattle through the morning papers.There is conversation around Ireland's loss to France in Grenoble, Peter Queally's stint with Waterford, Mark Coleman's thoughts on the conclusion of last weekend's Munster final & the news that James Lowe will leave Leinster (Irish Rugby) following the URC final!Mick & Dara also pay tribute to former Irish Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird who has sadly died at the age of 38.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
Zach sits down with Kevin and Annie, a married couple from Los Angeles who have built parallel careers in comedy, social media, and content creation while raising two kids and juggling a genuinely hectic life. Kevin is one half of the Dumb Dads, a social media comedy brand that has racked up viral moments and national media coverage, while also recently stepping into a finance job to add income stability. Annie is a story producer for non-scripted television and runs her own comedy account where she documents real parenting and relationship life with a voice that is sharp, honest, and very much her own. This is not a conversation about influencer culture. It is a conversation about two people who have made a shared philosophy out of not taking themselves too seriously, and what that actually looks like inside a marriage.What surfaces quickly is that Kevin and Annie's approach to comedy and their approach to their relationship are basically the same thing: find the seed of truth, name what other people are too embarrassed to name, and trust that the honesty will land. They talk about the chaos of the social media comment section, the difference between content that performs and content that resonates, and what it means to build something funny when half your audience is having a terrible day. Kevin walks through the arc of Dumb Dads going from a pandemic side project to Good Morning America to a grind where Instagram stopped paying for views and he quietly went back to a day job. Annie reflects on pulling down a video that made people feel bad, and how that one moment shaped her entire content philosophy going forward.But it is the stretch of conversation near the end of this episode that earns its MTR stripes. Annie mentions casually that she has been feeling unsettled since Kevin started working office hours again, that she asked him to call during lunch just to feel anchored. Kevin reflects on nine years of being the stay-at-home logistics parent and what it costs the family when that system changes. There is no drama here. There is just two people who know each other well enough to say the true thing plainly and trust that it will be received well. As Annie puts it: she always knows his intentions are good. That assumption, more than anything else they say, is the actual relationship advice.Key TakeawaysAssuming the best about your partner's intentions is a relationship skill, not just a personality trait. It is something Annie and Kevin have actively built.When someone fires off an angry comment online or walks into the room furious, Zach points out what he tells couples in his practice: every single comment is about the commenter. The content is almost never the real issue.Kevin and Annie's viral success came from naming the thing people were too embarrassed to admit. That works in comedy. It also works in relationships.Defensiveness and weaponized incompetence eventually cost you things you actually want. The Dumb Dads made that the punchline of a sketch. It holds up in real life too.Comedy and magic work the same way: draw people in with something familiar, then surprise them. Kevin applies this to his content, but the same principle shows up in how he and Annie talk through conflict without letting it calcify.Annie took down a video because enough people told her it made them feel bad. She did not argue the intent. She just acted. That kind of responsiveness, inside a marriage or outside of it, is how trust stays intact.When your domestic system changes, even for good reasons, the emotional math changes too. Kevin going back to office hours after nine years as the at-home parent created a gap neither of them saw coming, and they caught it early enough to name it.Not taking yourself too seriously is not the same as not caring. Kevin has been doing comedy intentionally since he was 18. He cares deeply. He just refuses to let the weight of it make everyone around him miserable.Guest InfoKevin is one half of the Dumb Dads, a social media comedy brand he runs with his co-creator Evan. The brand grew from a podcast and parenting sketch series started around 2020 into a multi-platform presence that has been covered by Good Morning America, ESPN, and Barstool. Kevin also works in operations at a wealth management firm and has appeared in commercials, including one for Lowe's.https://www.instagram.com/thedumbdads/Annie is a story producer for non-scripted television, with roughly a decade of credits on fishing competition shows including Wicked Tuna. She also runs her own comedy account focused on real, unfiltered parenting and relationship content.https://www.instagram.com/annielaferriere/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (6.8) Conway kicks off the hour in full World Cup mode as security ramps up ahead of U.S. vs. Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. The crew looks back at one of the most iconic moments in soccer history: Brandi Chastain’s 1999 Women’s World Cup celebration at the Rose Bowl after scoring the winning penalty kick. With the Men’s National Team practicing at the Great Park in Irvine, Orange County soccer fans are getting a front-row seat to World Cup excitement. But while the hype builds, the U.S. is reportedly lagging behind other host cities in hotel bookings. Then the crew dives into how alcohol brands are going all-in on the 2026 World Cup, hoping beer sales and massive marketing campaigns can help reverse industry slumps. Analysts expect global beer consumption to spike during the tournament, making this one of the biggest drinking events in sports. Later, Conway takes on L.A.’s ongoing problems and asks the big question: what’s the fix? If property taxes are high, shouldn’t the services be great? The hour wraps with a warning about the latest fake survey scam, where spoof websites pretend to offer Lowe’s gift cards or toolsets before tricking people into sharing screens or buying gift cards for fake “processing fees.” Trending Keywords: World Cup 2026, SoFi Stadium, U.S. vs Paraguay, Brandi Chastain, Great Park Irvine, Orange County, beer sales, alcohol brands, Los Angeles problems, property taxes, fake survey scam, Lowe’s scam, gift card scam, Conway Show, funny podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sports fans are another level of loyalty, and smart brands are figuring out how to show up authentically in that space. Lowe's is doing just that with the NFL and Lionel Messi. We sat down with Gerardo Soto, VP of Media and Sports Marketing, to hear how.This episode is supported by Wunderkind Ads.
Nick Lowe is the unsung hero of the late-70s British music scene. As the legendary in-house producer for Stiff Records, he helped launch the punk and new wave movements, but on his 1979 solo album Labour of Lust, he perfected his own blend of infectious, hook-heavy power pop. Backed by the pub-rock supergroup Rockpile, Lowe delivered a slick, sneering, and endlessly catchy record. This week, the Random Album Generator spins the masterpiece that gave us "Cruel to Be Kind" and proved that "Basher" Lowe was a pop genius in his own right.Inside This Episode:Side A Reaction: We're splitting this 11-track classic right down the middle. If you're listening with us, hit pause after track six, "Skin Deep." Jeremy and Jon react to the bouncing, buoyant energy of the opening tracks and how Lowe seamlessly blends 1960s pop sensibilities with a punk-rock attitude.5 Fast Facts: We uncover the wild story behind the "two albums recorded at once" studio sessions, the hidden cameos by Elvis Costello and Huey Lewis, and the bizarre tracklist switch-ups between the UK and US releases.Side B & Final Thoughts: We flip to Side B and discuss the back half of the record, diving into whether Lowe's tongue-in-cheek humor and clever wordplay overshadow the genuine musical chops on display.The Verdict & Standout Tracks: Jeremy and Jon lock in their 3 essential tracks. Is this the definitive power-pop album of the 1970s?Join the Polyphonic Press Community: Love collecting classic vinyl or have a definitive pressing of Stand! you want to talk about? Reach out and let us know! Website | Join the community on Patreon | Contact
Episode 58 - Liz Dean is a writer, tarot expert and spiritual teacher. She has written 24 books and decks, including HBO's Game of Thrones Tarot and spent seven years reading Tarot at Selfridges with Psychic Sisters.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only. The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees. We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost another game and are now in a position to get swept by the Braves. Brandon Lowe getting injured in the ninth inning is the biggest headline, but the rotation is also struggling during the road trip.Digging through the minors, I talk about Keiner Delgado, some high-upside arms in the FCL, and Wilton Guerrero Jr.'s continued success in the DSL.Subscribe to Bucs on Deck for daily content on the entire Pirates' organization. bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribeAlso, check out the YouTube channel for videos on the Pirates' minor leaguers. www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe
The Pirates dropped their second straight game in Atlanta, falling 6-3 to the Braves as Braxton Ashcraft was hit harder than we've seen in a while. Jim and Tyler break down Ashcraft's outing, why the starting pitching has become a concern over the last couple weeks, and how the bullpen at least kept the Pirates within reach again. They also get into the offense's chances against Spencer Strider, Tyler Callihan continuing to provide some useful at-bats, Oneil Cruz drawing three walks, Endy Rodriguez having a rough night, and Brandon Lowe leaving late after fouling a ball off his knee. The Pirates now turn to Bubba Chandler with a chance to salvage the series and finish the road trip at 3-3 before returning home to face the Dodgers.Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pirates coverage, postgame shows, prospect talk, and more. TICKETS FOR OUR JUNE 13TH TAILGATE: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0613 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Home improvement marketing is evolving as direct-to-consumer brands leverage social proof, digital advertising, and customer ownership to compete with major retailers and drive sustainable growth.ABOUT THE EPISODE ⸻In this episode of The Truth About Social Ads, Jason Smith sits down with Lori Machiorlette, founder of Worth Home Products, to discuss what it takes to build and scale a patented consumer products business over more than two decades.Lori shares the story behind Worth Home Products, including the development of the Instant Pendant Lite and decorative AC vent covers that helped the company stand out in a competitive home improvement market. She also reflects on lessons learned from her beauty brand, BlendSmart, the challenges of selling through major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, Costco, Sephora, and QVC, and the strategic shift from wholesale to direct-to-consumer sales.The conversation explores product innovation, customer retention, social proof, Amazon growth, agency partnerships, paid advertising, and the realities of scaling an e-commerce brand while maintaining profitability and long-term customer relationships.ABOUT THE GUEST ⸻Lori Machiorlette is the founder of Worth Home Products, a home improvement company known for its patented Instant Pendant Lite recessed can conversion kits and decorative AC vent covers. With more than 20 years of experience in e-commerce, retail, and consumer products, Lori has successfully sold products through major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe's, Costco, Sephora, and QVC.She is also a co-founder of BlendSmart, the world's first rotating makeup brush, which expanded internationally through major beauty retailers. Lori specializes in product innovation, direct-to-consumer growth, retail strategy, and customer-focused brand building.
Alex Stumpf revisits the Pirates' biggest offseason swing: the Brandon Lowe trade. After Lowe homered against Mike Burrows and the Astros, it feels like the perfect time to look back at why this move mattered so much for Pittsburgh. The Pirates needed left-handed power, real lineup impact, and a win-now message to the clubhouse. Lowe has delivered all of that, while also helping make Pittsburgh a more serious landing spot for Ryan O'Hearn. Alex breaks down how the trade came together, why the Pirates' offseason may have looked very different without it, what Lowe's power pace means historically, and why this move stands out as one of the rare aggressive Pirates trades aimed directly at winning right now. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pirates coverage, analysis, and conversation. Follow Alex's work at Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bucco Minute – Another big night for the Pirates last night, beating the Astros 10-6 in Houston. Home runs from Endy Rodriguez, Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe. Mike Burrows started for the Astros and did his usual (not great). The guys can't get over how big the Buccos have won a trade. Should the Pirates prioritize Cruz or Lowe if they need to pay someone $200M?
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DAMIONCarnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAMESkills: Technology & Cybersecurity: Experience with information technology and cybersecurity matters is increasingly important to mitigate the risks our business faces, promote innovation and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological ageLeast represented 5/11CEO Josh WeinsteinNO: at Carnival since 2002, started as General CounselSir Johathon BandNO: First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the most senior officer position in the British Navy (2006 to 2009, when he retired); Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Fleet (2002 to 2006); Served as a naval officer in increasing positions of authority (1967 to 2002)Jason CahillyNO: CEO Dragon Group LLC, provides capital and business management consulting and advisory services worldwide; The NBA: CFO & Chief Strategic Officer; Goldman Sachs: Partner; Global Co-Head of Media and Telecommunications; Head of Principal Investing for Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsNelda ConnorsNO: CEO/Chair Pine Grove Holdings, a privately held investment company; CEO Atkore International, manufacturer of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions; VP Eaton Corporation, electrical and automotive supplierLaura WeilNO: Founder Village Lane Advisory LLC, specializes in providing executive and strategic consulting services to retailers COO New York & Company, women's apparel and accessories retailer; CEO Ashley Stewart, women's apparel retailer; CEO Urban Brands, apparel retailer; COO AnnTaylor Stores, women's apparel retailer; CFO American Eagle Outfitters, apparel retailerAudit Committee: Oversee management's risk assessment processes to identify principal and emerging risks, including financial, IT, cybersecurity and non-HESS operational risksLaura Weil*: NOJason Cahilly: NOJeffrey Gearhart: NOWalmart Corporate Secretary and lawyerStuart Subotnick: NOCEO at Metromedia Company, wireless/communications, until 2010; Carnival director since 1987 Health, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee: Oversee management's processes to identify principal and emerging health, environmental, safety, security and sustainability-related risks, including those related to ship operations and cybersecurity, RAAS health, environmental, safety, security audits, IAG and external investigations into significant ship incidents, and health, environmental, safety, security-related hotline complaints, and assess the steps management has taken to minimize such risks.Sir Johathon Band*: NONelda Connors: NOHelen Deeble: NOFormer CEO P&O Ferries Division Holdings, shipping and logistics businessKatie Lahey: NOExecutive Chair Korn Ferry Australasia, leadership and talent firmMicky Arison (75%): Exec Chair and former CEO and 7% stockholderThe CEO Pay Ratio1,063:124 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't. WHO DO YOU BLAMEThe separation of CEO and Chair: Hamilton E. James Chair/Ron Vachris MMNot uniqueOnly 50% of the board is men. WTF?uniqueOne share = one voteNot uniqueState of HQ = WashingtonAlso StarbucksState of Inc = WashingtonAlso StarbucksPledge of allegiance to stakeholdersCostco generally has: Higher wages; Better benefits; Lower turnover; Higher sales per employee.Industry-leading employee compensation AND Self-imposed low-margin pricing philosophyWalmart only low-margin pricingOther comps:Todd Vasos of Dollar General, Shane O'Kelly of AutoZone, Gerald Morgan of Texas Roadhouse, Jack Sinclair of Sprouts Farmers Market, William Stengel of Genuine Parts Company, Michael Creedon of Dollar Tree, Ronald Sargent of Kroger, Lauren Hobart of Dick's Sporting Goods, Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands Inc., Kecia Steelman of Ulta Beauty, Scott Boatwright of Chipotle, Ted Decker of Home Depot, Bob Eddy of BJ's Wholesale Club, Corie Barry of Best Buy, James Conroy of Ross Stores, Chris Turner and David Gibbs of Yum Brands, Chris Kempczinski of McDonald's, Marvin Ellison of Lowe's, Brian Cornell of Target, Ernie Herrman of TJX Companies, Doug McMillon of Walmart, Brian Niccol of Starbucks, Hal Lawton of Tractor Supply Co, Laura Alber of Williams-SonomaFigma Gets an Activist Investor. Exhibit A on Why Companies Don't Want to Go Public. Figma's first year as a public company hasn't gone well. Findell Capital Management said it needs to take steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser.” WHO DO YOU BLAME?Figma founder and CEO Dylan Field: Owns 10% of shares but 72% of voting power: Class B shares worth 15 votes per shareDylan owns 158 Class A Shares (or 0.00003556% of 444,278,887)And Chair$5B net worth$865M total summary compensation in 2025; $91M in 2024Nominating Agreement:Figma must nominate Dylan Field to be a director and include him in the proxy statementThe company must use its resources to back him up and actively convince other shareholders to vote for him In response to a question about how he was going to change the world, Dylan said he was going to build better software for drones.Bro fest sausage party2 of 9 directors are womenTop 5 NEOs all dudesPeter ThielForced Dylan to drop out of Brown for a dumb fellowshipVC Blowhardiness on the BoardVC dude John Lilly (Greylock): Lead Independent Director2nd longest tenure (2014)Member of the Audit Committee; Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)VC dude Andrew Reed (Sequoia)Director at debt-maker Klarna Group (also way down since IPO): down roughly 54% from its initial $40.00 IPO price, and down nearly 68% from its all-time highMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)VC dude Danny Rimer (Index Ventures)Director since 2014B.A. in History and Literature from HarvardMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)Luis von AhnDuolingo co-founder and CEO2025: shared an internal email outlining Duolingo's new "AI-first" strategy where Duolingo would “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle”Stated that "AI is a better teacher than humans" and that the future role of teachers would be reduced to providing "childcare."Blamed the controversy on a "lack of context" in his original statements"AI-First" memo goes viral: $389; today $118MATTDanone, Starbucks shine in methane-reduction rankingDanone is the only company in the group aligned with the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative backed by 150 countries that targets a 30 percent reduction in global levels of the gas by 2030. The French multinational also leads the pack in progress toward its target, having come close to hitting it five years ahead of schedule.WHO DO YOU CREDIT?Chair of the CSR committee Lise Kingo (9% influence), one of three directors tagged as merit directorsmaster's degree in Responsibility & Business from the University of Bathbachelor degrees in Religions and Ancient Greek Artbachelor's degree in Marketing and Economicscertificate as International Director from INSEADEx Novo Nordisk environmental affairs, internal audit, compliance, human resources, communication, branding and sustainabilityHelped create the UN SDGs and the UN Global CompactSomehow only bats 559 on carbon intensity (career) and 415 for scope 1/2 (career)Also, using deference metrics, the ONLY DIRECTOR tagged as fully independentEmployee rep member of the CSR committee Bettina Theissig (5% influence) and the employees of DanoneThe committee charter mandates employees get a say: At least two thirds of the CSR Committee must be independent, as defined by the AFEP-MEDEF Code. At least one Director representing employees must be a member of the Committee.In France (Danone's domicile), the European Investment Bank found that French employees were the most aware of environmental issues - 82% of French employees said they were highly concerned about environmental issues, highest in EuropeLead Independent Director and chair of the Nom/comp committee who put together the comp plan, Valerie Chapoulaud-Floquet15% influence, second to the 18% influence CEO (democracy!!), got 99.16% shareholder approval in April (even as CEO got 89.73% approval and pay got 93.19% approval)20% of short-term pay and 30% of long-term pay is based on hitting sustainability targetsWhen you pay a CEO to do a thing, they are more likely to do a thingEx-CEO Emmanuel FaberOusted in 2021 by the board of directors and activist investors, he transformed Danone into an “enterprise a mission” (a French version of a B corp)Investors voted 99% in favor of the move and a year later ousted Faber, the board resigned, and the new board and CEO are basically moving back towards being environmental leaders because it paid offShort term share price laggedHe said in 2024 that nature is “at the core” of Danone, It took the stock 3 years from Faber's ousting to return to Faber levels - and in the meantime, they were sued for plastics and emissionsIsn't this HIS win?Current CEO Antoine de Saint-AffriqueBecause CEOGM Board Director Jonathan McNeill Stepping DownCEO of DVx Ventures. Ex COO at Lyft Inc. and ex president, Global Sales, Delivery and Service at Tesla, current director at Lululemon, GM director since 2022, on the Governance and Corporate Responsibility committee and Risk and Cybersecurity committee.We know that half of boards on average think someone on the board should be replaced - did the GM board not like McNeill?WHO/WHAT WOULD WE BLAME FOR PUSHING MCNEILL OUT?Outsider dude bro DRLet's be honest, McNeill worked at much more… modern?... companies than GMThe board is OLD SCHOOL - ex Northrop Grumman, ex Visa, ex Lazard, ex HP, ex eBay, ex Novartis, ex Walmart, other directorships at Goldman, Huntsman, P&G… these are professional, insular boardsMeanwhile, he's investing as a VC in AI, other auto/mobility startups, comes from boards that are bro founder lead (Tesla, Lyft) He's invested in AI, crypto, heavy tech, intertwined with VCs all overNot deferential enoughBarra is connected to 94% - THE ENTIRE - boardMcNeill has the highest network power on the board at $9tn, higher than even Mary Barra (who is super connected), but is NOT a power player in the board community of GM - the dominant board communities for GM are massive blue chip US companies, where McNeill has deeper connections in smaller IT/tech focused companiesHe doesn't need the pay, he gets nothing for the connections really, he has connection to Barra but his network is different - was he too independent?Pissed he doesn't have enough influence McNeill has the LOWEST influence on the GM board at 4%He's relatively new, younger, working as a VC where you have a lot of power of capital allocation“I don't need this shit” effect?Too many womenMcNeill's dvX ventures portfolio team is 6 dudes and 1 womendvX entire operations staff is two woman - guess what they do“Chief of Staff” (ie, HR)Executive Assistant (yes, listed on the team)Board is 2 women, 3 men (McNeill not on board)This one seems unlikely I guess?Too busy, meh, move onOne of dvX portfolio companies is curbee, with GM Ventures' Kurt Baumgarten on the board (and the dvX co-founder is founder of Curbee)McNeill on at least 3 of his portfolio boards or advisory committees, plus LULU and GM…
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