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Silver Fox Entrepreneurs - the maturepreneur show
How "Grace and Grit" built Florida Fashionista empire.

Silver Fox Entrepreneurs - the maturepreneur show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 29:14 Transcription Available


Get Noticed! Send a text.Jennifer Johnson transformed her childhood thrift shopping experiences into True Fashionistas, a thriving consignment business that uniquely combines luxury and mid-market merchandise with furniture and home decor in a single location. After overcoming a business partner's betrayal, she expanded to a 13,000 square foot store with 50 employees while building a personal brand as an author and coach.• Started with empty 1,800 square foot store that filled within two weeks• Business partner left after two months, opening competing store and poaching staff• Expanded to 3,600 square feet within a year, later adding furniture store• Built brand through community involvement and hurricane relief efforts• Conducts regular audits of business processes to eliminate customer friction points• Gradually transitioned to personal brand with podcast and book "Grace and Grit"• Learned $25,000 lesson about thoroughly vetting business partners• Maintains philosophy that setbacks happen "for you, not to you"• Created "personal board of directors" with professionals and mentors• Recommends "The Power of We" by Kyle McDowell for building company cultureShare this episode with a fellow unnoticed entrepreneur who might benefit from Jennifer's wisdom about resilience and community-building.Real Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyDescript is what I use to edit the show.All-in-one audio & video editing, as easy as a doc.Podcast To BookTransforms your podcast episodes into a captivating book with Human editors and AI Augmentation.Look Great with AI enhanced headshotsHeadshots you can actually use. 16 million headshots made for over 50,000 Fortune 500 executivesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to my free newsletter https://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Revolutionizing Your Journey
Unpacking The One App that Will Make Earning Points & Saving Money Substantially Easier: CardPointers Explained (Ep. 78)

Revolutionizing Your Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 48:40


In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, DeAndre Coke sits down with Emmanuel, the founder of CardPointers—a game-changing app designed to help travelers optimize their credit card usage and maximize points and miles. Emmanuel shares how a personal challenge managing multiple cards led him to build CardPointers, and how the app has evolved into a powerful tool for both beginners and seasoned travel hackers. The conversation highlights standout features, including automated offer tracking, an Autopilot mode that recommends the best card to use based on your location, and an Augmented Reality interface that displays savings opportunities at nearby stores. Emmanuel also breaks down the differences between the free and pro versions, upcoming features, and how CardPointers protects user privacy without requiring sensitive logins. This episode delivers practical insights, pro tips, and plenty of inspiration for smarter travel.   Want to sign up for CardPointers? Use our link here   Key Highlights: CardPointers origin: Born from Emmanuel's personal need to simplify credit card tracking. Smart card recommendations: The App shows which card to use for every purchase. Built-in offers: Automatically integrates bank deals to boost savings. Autopilot & AR mode: Recommend cards based on real-time location and store data. No sensitive data required: Maintains complete user privacy and security. Free vs Pro: Free version is great for beginners; Pro unlocks advanced tools. Future features: Includes shopping portal integration and on-device analytics. Maximized redemptions: Helps unlock luxury travel with points and miles. Flexible strategy: Users are encouraged to take it slow and build over time. Track Chase 5/24: Keeps tabs on account limits to help with time applications.   Resources: Book a Free 30 minute points & miles consultation Start here to learn how to unlock nearly free travel Sign up for our newsletter! This month's best current card offers BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group   Interested in Financial Planning? Truicity Wealth Management   Some of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game: Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored links Card Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year) Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card) Travel Freely Point.me FlightConnections.com Thrifty Traveler Premium LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:  Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount!   Connect with DeAndre Coke:  Instagram: BoldlyGo.world TikTok: BoldlyGo.world  Website: BoldlyGo.world YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld YouTube: BoldlyGo.Travels   Connect with CardPointers: Website: CardPointers.com Instagram: CardPointers    

Long Covid Podcast
178 - Rebuilding Safety: from Couch to Mountains - Alisha's Recovery Story

Long Covid Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 46:24 Transcription Available


Alicia shares her powerful Long Covid recovery journey—from a highly active farm worker to being couch-bound for over a year, and ultimately back to health through finding safety in her body.• Previously worked 40-hour weeks in manual farm labour and enjoyed running, hiking and yoga before contracting Covid in 2020• Experienced extreme anxiety, heart palpitations, shortness of breath after first infection• Second COVID infection in 2021 led to complete debilitation with 15+ symptoms including severe fatigue and digestive issues• Consulted functional medicine doctors who provided multiple diagnoses and extensive supplement protocols without improvement• Discovered mind-body connection through practitioners like Dan Buglio and Dr. Sarno's work• Recovery involved somatic tracking meditation, self-Reiki, creating feelings of safety, and slowly reintroducing activities• Learned to set boundaries, let go of perfectionism, and practice self-compassion• Gradually reintroduced activities like short walks and yoga sessions, surrounding them with joy• One session with TMS coach Rob Ensor helped eliminate remaining symptoms• Now works as a mind-body coach and has returned part-time to farming• Maintains balance between activity and rest, continuing to practice boundaries and self-careIf you're struggling with Long Covid or ME/CFS, remember that wherever you are in this moment, you are completely lovable right now—your worth isn't tied to your productivity or ability to function.Links: Alisha's website Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herePodcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook @LongCovidPodcastInstagram Twitter @LongCovidPodFacebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listPlease get in touch with feedback, suggestions or how you're doing - I love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

Sustainable Winegrowing with Vineyard Team
274: Beyond Foxy: The Case for Hybrid Winegrapes

Sustainable Winegrowing with Vineyard Team

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 38:30


Can hybrid grapes revolutionize the wine world? Adam Huss — Host of the Beyond Organic podcast and Co-owner of Centralas Cellars breaks down what a hybrid truly is, explaining how traditional breeding — and nature itself — has long crossed grape species. With over 70 grape species worldwide, today's modern hybrids are the result of generations of crossing, backcrossing, and innovation. We explore the impact of WWII on agriculture, France's ban on hybrids in appellation wines, and why developing new hybrids is critical for disease resistance, flavor discovery, and more sustainable farming. Plus, Adam shares insights into trialing the “married vine” system — a potential game-changer for soil health, pest management, and flavor expression. Resources:         135: Cold Hardiness of Grapevines 217: Combating Climate Chaos with Adaptive Winegrape Varieties 227: Andy Walkers' Pierces Disease-Resistant Grapes are a Success at Ojai Vineyard Adam Huss – LinkedIn Centralas Organic Wine Podcast South Central Los Angeles Couple Opens New Winery Dedicated to Organic Values, Transparency, Inclusion Wine's F- Word Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.   Transcript [00:00:03] Beth Vukmanic: Welcome to Sustainable Wine Growing with Vineyard Team, where we bring you the latest in science and research for the wine industry. I'm Beth Vukmanic, Executive Director [00:00:13] In today's podcast, Craig Macmillan, critical resource manager at Niner Wine Estates with longtime SIP Certified Vineyard in the first ever. SIP Certified Winery speaks with Adam Huss, host of the Beyond Organic Podcast and co-owner of Centralis Cellars. [00:00:32] Adam breaks down what a hybrid truly is, explaining how traditional breeding and nature itself has long crossed grape species with over 70 grape species worldwide. Today's modern hybrids are the result of generations of crossing, backcrossing, and innovation. [00:00:50] We explore the impact of World War II on agriculture, France's ban on hybrids and Appalachian wines, and why developing new hybrids is critical for disease resistance, flavor discovery, and more sustainable farming. [00:01:03] Plus, Adam shares insights into trialing the married vine system, a potential game changer for soil health, pest management, and flavor expression. [00:01:12] When Lizbeth didn't get into nursing school on her first try, she could have given up. Instead, she partnered with her mentor Alex, to make a new plan, attend classes part-time, build up her resume and get hands-on hospital work experience. Now Lizbeth has been accepted into Cuesta College's nursing program and her dream of becoming a nurse is back on track. [00:01:36] Lizbeth is a Vineyard Team, Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholar. You can help more students like her who are the children of Vineyard and winery workers reach their dreams of earning a degree by donating to the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship. Just go to vineyardteam.org/donate. [00:01:53] Now let's listen in. [00:01:58] Craig Macmillan: Our guest today is Adam Huss. He is the host of the Beyond Organic Podcast and also co-owner of Centralis Winery in Los Angeles, California. And today we're gonna talk about hybrid grape varieties. Welcome to the podcast, Adam. [00:02:11] Adam Huss: Thanks, Craig. I really appreciate it. Thanks for having me. [00:02:17] Craig Macmillan: So let's just start with the basics. What are hybrid grape varieties? [00:02:22] Adam Huss: I should also say I'm a fan of your podcast as well, so it's really fun to be here. [00:02:26] Craig Macmillan: Thank you. Thank you. [00:02:28] Adam Huss: Been listening for a while. So hybrids, I mean, it's really simple. It's funny, I see stuff on Instagram sometimes where people just are so misinformed and they think that, you know, hybrid means like GMO or something like that. [00:02:41] A hybrid simply is just, you take pollen from grape X, you put it on flowers from grape y, and if those two grapes are from different species, you have a hybrid. If they're from the same species, you just have a cross, and this is something that has been part of traditional breeding since forever. It's also what happens naturally in the wild. [00:03:00] Or I hate, I actually just use two words I try not to use at all, which is like natural and wild, but in forests and streams forests and backyards without human intervention, these pollen get exchanged by wind and everything else and have led to, you know, some of the more. Old popular varieties of grapes that are, considered hybrids that we know of now, like Norton and Isabella and Kaaba. [00:03:23] Nobody actually crossed them. They just happened. So yeah, that's, that's a hybrid. It's very simple. [00:03:29] Craig Macmillan: That's what they are, what aren't they and what are some of the myths surrounding them? [00:03:33] Adam Huss: yeah, great question. You can't generalize about hybrids. Generally speaking. So that's really important thing for people to wrap their heads around, which is because. You know, we'll get into this, but so much, so many hybrids are, and just hybrids in general, are wrapped up in prejudice because we live in this sort of viniferous centric wine world. [00:03:56] You know, , those of us who are in wine, but there, you just can't generalize. The qualities of hybrids are just like humans. Like it depends on what your parents are. You know, you, you get different things every time you mix 'em up and you're not like your brother or sister. If you have a sibling, you know you're gonna be different from them even though you have the same parents. [00:04:13] So that's the same thing happens with grapes. There's genetic diversity and mutation happens and. For hybrids, , the possibilities, the potentials are literally infinite. It's pretty incredible to know that possibility exists. There are over 70 species of grapes on earth besides vitus vara, and if you cross any of those two varieties, yeah, you'll get a genetic cross that's 50 50 of, of two different species. [00:04:40] But that. Within that you could do that cross again and get a different variety of grape, even with the same cross. So it's just amazing. [00:04:51] The modern hybrids that are now out there are. Often multi-species crosses and have been crossed. Generationally again and again and back crossed and recrossed. And so, you know, I was just looking at a hybrid grape that had five species of grapes in its family tree. I mean, there are family trees that would make the royals blush, honestly, in some of these hybrids. [00:05:11] So it's not, it's not something that is just, can be just said. You can say one thing about it or that. And, and the idea of hybridizing doesn't imply anything at all, really, like it is just this process that happens that we've been doing for a long time. This might be a good thing to dispel some of the prejudices. [00:05:34] You know, something like the word foxy often gets thrown around when we start talking about hybrids. I did a whole podcast about this what's really interesting, I just brought this word up to a, a young couple here in LA who are growing grapes and they, they had no idea what I was talking about. [00:05:49] So that's kind of encouraging. Like in, in the younger generations, these prejudices and some of these words that we inherited from the last century , are dying out truly. Which is great, but it still persists and you still hear it a lot and. If anybody goes online and researches some of these grapes, so much of the information available online is actually still misinformation and prejudiced because it comes from this vinifirous centric culture. [00:06:15] And so it's really important for people to understand that like foxy is not what it sounds like. It sounds like it would be this animalistic, musky, maybe scent gland tinged aroma, flavor thing, but. If you taste the grapes that are known as foxy and you go, you know, start researching this by tasting, you'll find that it's actually kind of delicious. [00:06:37] It's usually fruity and you know, candy like strawberry raspberry flavors. And for those of us in the US. It's often something we associate with Grapiness because of Welchs. And the flavors of Welchs, which come from the Concord grape, which is a Foxy grape, are these grapey flavors that we grew up with. [00:06:57] This sense of like grape candy and stuff like that. And that's a lot of times what you find in these, but again, it depends a lot on. The level of the compounds that are in that specific hybrid. Again, you can't, you can't generalize. And just like with anything, if you mix different compounds together, you'll get these nuances and you might have some of that flavor or aroma, but it'll be blended with other things. [00:07:17] And so it takes on new characteristics. So it's way more complex than just thinking like a. All grapes that are hybridized are foxy. That's absolutely not true. Or that foxy is this monolithic thing or that foxy is bad. None of those are true. And then really the other thing to realize is in. Grapes in the native North American varieties of species of grapes. [00:07:41] There's really only one that has been used traditionally in grape breeding and hybridization that has these flavors. And that's Vitus labrusca. It just happened to be used quite a bit because it's endemic to the East coast where a lot of the Europeans who started all this breeding were living and, and it was, you know, very readily apparent in the forest of the East coast. [00:07:59] So that. Got used a lot and it's also got a lot of great qualities of fungal resistance and stuff like that. Muscadine is the other grape that has it, but it's got a different genetic structure so it doesn't get crossed a lot or hybridized a lot. [00:08:11] Craig Macmillan: So like, what are the advantages of hybrids where you take vinifira and you cross it with a Native American indigenous grape? What are the benefits? [00:08:21] Adam Huss: Yeah. Another great question. Just , the historical perspective on this is really important. I think. So, you know, Europeans came here a couple hundred years ago, and eventually they brought some of their favorite plants over, one of which were their grapes. And what they noticed right away is that their grapes, I. [00:08:38] Suffered and died without exception, just across the board. Anything they brought over grape wise just kept dying, kept dying. You know, many people tried for a century at least, you know, including people like Thomas Jefferson, people with enormous amounts of resources, and they just failed. They failed to grow these grapes. [00:08:56] Meanwhile, you know, these things like. Norton, this, these hybridized grapes started developing and people noticed like, oh, this grape, it's crossing with some of , the local varieties and it's doing really well. So they began to realize, like they didn't know then that part of, one of the benefits that you get is phylloxera resistance, for example. [00:09:16] But that was a big one and came to save, you know, Europe's wine industry at the end of the 19th century. But also you have these grapes that . Evolved with the fungal pathogens of this, of these climates of North America and other places around the planet. So they've developed resistance and tolerance for all these things. [00:09:38] And so when you cross them with vinifira, you get some of the desirable characteristics that you might like from Vera, and hopefully you'll get some of that, you know, hardiness and fungal resistance and some of the other, just. General benefits of having hybridized interesting new flavors and characteristics [00:09:56] Craig Macmillan: have you seen some examples of this in your, in your travels? [00:10:01] Adam Huss: the fungal resistance and things like [00:10:03] Craig Macmillan: resistance or Pierces disease resistance or anything like that. [00:10:07] Adam Huss: Oh yeah. I mean, I. Whew, so many. I mean, the fact that people can grow grapes organically in Vermont for example, relies almost entirely on hybrids. You know, first of all, they have extremely cold winters there. They have extremely wet, hot, humid summers there. And if you try to grow vinifera there the only way to do it is with chemicals and, and a lot of heartache and, and high risk agriculture. [00:10:35] But here we have somebody like Matt Niess, who's working entirely with hybrids, with his winery, north American Press, and basically he's not using any sprays in any of his vineyards in here in California because these. These grapes have genetics that developed for resistance to the fungal pathogens of the East Coast. [00:10:55] And so you bring them to this nice dry, you know, Mediterranean climate, they're just like, they're crazy. They're like you know, they're, you can basically spray free now. I mean, some people have a problem with zero sprays because they don't want things to develop, but he has a 70-year-old baco noir vineyard, for example, that's in like a wet region in Sonoma that. [00:11:18] He has never sprayed and it's pumping out grapes and looking beautiful every year. And the really interesting thing about it's, there are some inter plantations of vinfiera in that like somebody. Planted something. Maybe it was Pinot Noir in with the Baco. It's like one every, you know, like there's only a few, a handful of these scattered throughout the acre of the Baco noir, and you can tell which ones those are every year because they're just decimated by mildew by the end of the year, whereas the Baco is just spotless and beautiful. [00:11:46] So that's a really like obvious, [00:11:49] Craig Macmillan: What are the wines like? The bako noir? I've never had a bako noir. [00:11:53] Adam Huss: Oh, his wines. Well, so Baco is nice. It's, I mean, it's higher acid. It's almost like a high acid. Gosh, I don't know what, it's hard. I, I, I hate to go down the rabbit hole of like trying to compare it to a vinifira, but it is unique. But it's a deep red almost interior, like with deep purple, higher acid flavors, but pretty balanced, really luscious. Dark fruited flavors maybe a little. Like Syrah, like meatiness, there may be a touch. You might find that it depends on the year. He's had a couple different vintages, so it's been really interesting to see. I'm, I'm kinda like loving following that year by year, seeing the vintage variation and what. [00:12:35] Different things come out because nobody's really doing this. Nobody's, nobody's experimenting with these. So we don't really know how they'll do in, in California other than what he's doing. And just a couple other growers. But he also this year introduced awba for the first time back into California. [00:12:50] The last catawba Vines were ripped out of California in like the sixties, and he, planted some and finally was able to harvest a crop this year and released what was once. California, I mean, the America's most popular wine from the Ohio River Valley is sparkling catawba, and it's like pink and just delicious, beautiful, beautiful stuff. [00:13:10] If I can step back, I think a lot of the discussion of hybrids, again, comes from this perspective of vinifira culture and how do we. Help vinifera become better. How do we use these hybrids as a tool to help, you know, this sort of vinifira centric culture? But I, I would, I'd like to reframe it. [00:13:31] I think a better way to look at this is hybridization is kind of just what we always do with agriculture. It's how you evolve and adapt your agriculture. Ecologically in the absence of modern chemistry that we have. So like before World War ii, and part of, and this is part of the history, France's history too, is like, you know, we had RA decimating their, their vineyards as well as. , we didn't just bring phylloxera back from North America, we brought BlackRock, Downey mildew, powdery mildew. So , their vines were just like dying. Like they were just dying. And so there was this urgent need and a lot of the hybridization, a lot of, some of our, you know, hybrids like Save El Blanc and things like that. [00:14:15] Came from French breeders who were just trying to save the French wine industry. Like they just wanted to have wine, let alone vinifira. You know, it was that. It was pretty bad at the end of that set, you know? And so they developed these new things and then we, you know, things like Isabella and catawba and things like that were coming over from North America, some of our hybrids that came from here, and pretty soon they had these really productive, really hardy vines with new, interesting flavors that. [00:14:41] People kinda liked 'cause they are like fruity and delicious and interesting and new and, and if you're a farmer and you have less inputs and you get a more productive, like higher yields on your vine, like, it's just kind of a no-brainer. And so people were just planting these things. They really were taking off. [00:14:59] And in 1934, the French were like, whoa, whoa, whoa. Like our, our, first of all, our. Ancient vinifera cultures are going to be completely diluted, but second of all, we're gonna devalue the market 'cause we're gonna have all this like, it's too abundant, you know? So they made, in 1934, they made hybrids illegal in the French Appalachians. [00:15:17] And so that legacy is something that still sticks with us. Of course then World War II happened and we. Didn't really pay much attention to wine at all 'cause we were just trying to survive. But once World War II was over and the the war machine transferred into the pesticide and industrial agricultural machine, the French realized they could keep Vera alive on root stocks of American hybrids or American native varieties by spraying them with these new novel chemistry chemicals. [00:15:49] And so then they started enforcing the ban on hybrids because they could, and they knew they could have the, this alternative. And so that's when you saw like they had their own sort of version of reefer madness where you, you saw a lot of misinformation and hyperbole and outright propaganda and lies about these, these grapes because they were trying to get them out of French vineyards. [00:16:10] It's important to realize that Ban the EU just lifted the ban on hybrids in Appalachian wine in 2021. So it's kind of not surprising that some of these prejudices and misinformation still persist today. We're not too far away from that. I. [00:16:26] Craig Macmillan: And, and why was the band lifted? Do you know? [00:16:30] Adam Huss: That's a great question. It's, it was lifted for ecological reasons because they're realizing these are really important to dealing with climate change. This is like, if you want a sustainable industry, you need to be able to adapt. When you're inside this, this world of vinifira, what I call the vinifira culture, which is, you know, very centered on Vera. [00:16:50] You don't realize how strange it is. You know, it's kind of like growing up with a, a weird family, you know? It's all you know, so you don't know how strange they are until you start seeing the rest of the world. But to think that, you know, 50 years ago we just decided that maybe like. 10 grapes were the pinnacle of viticultural achievement for all time, and we've basically invested all of our energies into, you know, propagating those around the planet and preserving them at all costs is kind of strange when you think about the whole history of agriculture. [00:17:20] And it's really only possible because of cheep fossil fuels and the novel chemistry that we. Have put into our systems. And so if you take those out, if you start thinking ecologically about how do you develop a wine system, I mean the question is like, does it make sense when farming in a world where the only constant is change and we just live in a dynamic world, does it make sense to try to do everything you can to prevent change? [00:17:45] Like is prevention of change like a good strategy? And so I think, you know, diversity and adaptation are. What have always worked, you know, historically through agriculture, and that's kind of the future. I mean, in a real sense, vinifera culture is the past and hybrids are the future. If we want to have a future, there's my enthusiastic, [00:18:09] Craig Macmillan: Well, I'd like you to expand a little bit more on that. 'cause we we have a group of hybrids that are well known or are commonly used. I've, I've been hearing about Marquette a lot more, um, As having a lot of potential WW. What does that future potentially look like and what are some things that would have to happen for that potential to be realized? [00:18:31] Adam Huss: So we have invested, you know, millions of dollars in time and energy and even policy into developing, , the chemicals that we now use to support our, viticulture. And to make it possible in places like Virginia, where, you know, they're developing a whole wine industry there around vinifira in a climate that is, you know, like I said, that was the climate that like Thomas Jefferson failed for and everyone else for hundreds of years failed to grow it there. [00:18:59] If we invested that same amount of time and energy and money into breeding programs and into. Research for the kinds of things that we're now discovering, like DNA markers so that we can have DNA marker assisted breeding. So you're, you're speeding up the breeding process by sometimes two, three years. [00:19:19] Which is, which is significant in a process that can take, you know, 10 to 20 years that any, any little bit helps. So that kinda stuff and just more of it, more private breeders, making it more valuable for private breeders. I always think it's really interesting that like billionaires would rather just do another sort of like cult. [00:19:39] Ego, Napa cab investment, you know, rather than like breed their own personal variety of grape that nobody else could have. I mean, I'm not recommending that, but like, to me that seems really interesting as an idea. You could just have your own proprietary grape variety if you wanted to, you know, but nobody's thinking that way. [00:19:58] But I would say breeding, putting our, our time and energy into breeding not new varieties is, . Really important and, and working with the ones that are already there, I mean. The only reason California's so such strangers to them is because it's so easy to grow here. You know, we're relatively speaking and I get that. [00:20:15] I mean, you know, people like what they like and, and change is hard and market conditions are what they are. But I think we're at a point where. Marking conditions are changed. Like I said, you know, this young couple I was just talking to don't, don't have never even heard the word foxy. And so I think there's a lot more openness to just what's in the glass. Now. [00:20:35] Craig Macmillan: So some. Of it's messaging. If we can have wines that people can taste and do it in a context that's new to them. So there may be an opportunity here with newer wine drinkers or younger wine drinkers potentially, is what it sounds like to me. [00:20:48] Adam Huss: Yeah, and I. I mean, some of this is also realizing all the different ways that hybrids are already being used and could be used. Like, you know, we know you mentioned Pierce's disease. Pierce's disease is this disease that's endemic to California and is heading north. I mean, it's really on the threshold of all of the major wine regions of, of California. [00:21:11] And the only ways . To stop it without hybrids, without resistant hybrids are, are pretty intense. You know, it's like eliminating habitat through, , basically creating a sterile medium of your vineyard and then spraying with insecticides, you know some, sometimes pretty intense insecticides. [00:21:29] The alternative though is there are now multiple varieties of grapes that are. Resistant to them that are tolerant to it so they, they can carry the bacteria, but it won't affect the health of the vine. Those were bred, some of them here, right here in California at uc Davis. And yet if you go to the University of California Agricultural Network Resources page that, you know, kind of handles all the IPM for California, sort of like the resource. [00:21:56] And if you read about Pierce's disease, it makes zero mention of using tolerant. Varieties as a management strategy. And it makes no mention that there are even are tolerant varieties to Pierce's disease as a management strategy. So just that kind of stuff is the shift that has to happen. 'cause it just shows how vinifera centric our entire industry is, like from the top down, even when there are these great strategies that you can use and start implementing to combat these things, ecologically versus chemically. [00:22:25] They're not there, you know, they're not being mentioned. So just little things like that would go a long way. Also, you know, I mean, one of my fun little facts is like. There are already hybrids being used significantly, like probably everybody on who's listening to this has, if you've bought a bottle of wine at a grocery store that was under 20 bucks, you've probably drunk hybrids because 10,000 acres of ruby red is grown in California to make mega purple and mega purples. Pretty much in every, like, you know, mass produced under $20 bottle of wine and it's got esra, Vitus, esra in it. So you've probably been drinking hybrids and not even known about it. [00:23:04] In terms of these Andy Walker hybrids, I do have a little that which were bred for Pierce's disease resistance. I also have kind of a fun story in that I, as you know, like we've, we've both talked to Adam Tolmach, who replanted a whole block that he lost to Pierce's disease with these hybrid varieties, and these are designed specifically to retain a lot of vinifira characteristics. They're like 97% back crossed to be. vinifira and 3% with Vitus, Arizona to have that Pierce's disease resistant specifically. So they don't have a lot of the other benefits that like a higher percentage of North American native varieties would have. Like they, they're still susceptible to powdery mildew and other mildew pretty, pretty intensely, [00:23:44] but just in terms of flavor for anybody who's out there. So I've, I've barrel tasted with Adam. Tasted each of those varieties individually out a barrel. And then we went to his tasting room and tried all of his wines and, and got to, and then he, instead of keeping, he has two red hybrid varieties, two white hybrid varieties, and he blends them and makes a, you know, a, a red blend and a white blend that he calls a state red and state white. [00:24:09] And we went to his tasting room and he makes beautiful wine. All of his wines are great, but no joke. Everybody in my party. Preferred the hybrids to like all of his pinots or raw chardonnay, I mean, I have no idea why. I mean, but, and that's just anecdotal, obviously nothing scientific, but the very least I can say the, the flavors are exciting and delicious. [00:24:29] Right. [00:24:30] Craig Macmillan: If you can get them in front of the consumer, [00:24:33] Adam Huss: Yeah. [00:24:33] Craig Macmillan: the key. That's really the key. [00:24:35] Adam Huss: Right, right, [00:24:36] Craig Macmillan: And for, your own wine making. Are you making wine from hybrids for yourself? [00:24:40] Adam Huss: Not yet just 'cause there are, there just aren't any in California very much, you know, I mean, it's like little patches here and little patches there. And the people that have them are using them for themself, you know, for their own growing. They've grown them specifically you know, Camus has planted some of these Andy Walker hybrids along their riparian corridors to prevent Pierce's disease. [00:24:58] Those varieties specifically are being used. I don't know if they're blending those in. With like their cab or whatever. I honestly think they could, but I don't know if they are. They're probably, I dunno what they're doing with them, but I do grow them here in Los Angeles and I'm, but they're, you know, it's like I'm trying out a bunch of different things, partly just to see how they do, because, you know, they haven't been grown here. [00:25:21] They were developed for colder, wetter climates and so, you know what, how will they grow here in Los Angeles? There's a lot of unanswered questions for some of these. [00:25:30] Craig Macmillan: You and I were chatting before the interview and you have a, a new project that you're very. Excited about tell us a little bit about that, because I thought that was pretty cool. [00:25:39] Adam Huss: Yeah. Thanks. So this past summer, my wife and I finalized the acquisition of this farm in upstate New York that I'm going to develop into a. Married Vine Vida Forestry Demonstration and Research Project. And, and married vines, essentially vines growing with living trees. [00:26:02] But the best way to think about it is if you know the three Sisters of Agriculture, the corn, beans and squash idea, where you plant these. This guild of, of a Polyculture guild, and they have these symbiotic stacking benefits and productivity. This is what a married vine polyculture is for perennial agriculture. And so I don't just see it as vine and tree, but also vine and tree, and then a ground cover and or small shrubs or things like that that are also perennials planted in a guild together to create these stacking benefits and productivity. [00:26:35] Multiple productivity layers as well as making it a grable system because the vines will be up in trees and and we're gonna call it the Beyond Organic Wine Forest Farm. [00:26:47] Craig Macmillan: So gimme some more detail on this. So like, what are the other plants that are in the forest and how are the vines, what's the spacing like? How, how many trees per vine or vine per tree? [00:27:01] How is the vine trellis? Um, I just, I'm really curious about this idea because this goes back to very, very ancient times. [00:27:09] Adam Huss: Yes. Yeah, yeah, [00:27:09] Craig Macmillan: Uh, that I've read about. I've never seen evidence of it, but I have been told that going back to like Roman times, they would plant grapevines, interplant with things like olives, [00:27:18] Adam Huss: yeah, yeah. Yeah. And [00:27:20] Craig Macmillan: use the olive as a trails. [00:27:22] I mean, is this the, is this the same kind of concept? [00:27:24] Adam Huss: You can see some of this still in Italy. So even pre roam the Etruscan times is what the oldest versions of this that are still visible in Campania, just north of Napoli, I think is the largest married vine system that is still in production. And I think it's about, it might be about 34 hectares of this variety where they have elm trees. That are really tall, full sized elm trees. [00:27:51] And then between them they sort of have wires or ropes between the trees and the vines grow up like up 15 meters. Like it's crazy. Like the guys that harvest this, they have like specially designed ladders that are built for their stance so that they can like lock into these 18 meter ladders and be up there like with a little pulley and a bucket, and they're lowering grapes down from way up in the end. [00:28:14] And you get. So many cool things about that, you know, the, the ripeness and the PHS of the grapes change, the higher you go up in that system. , the thinking is they might have even been used to like. Just inhibit invading armies because , it's like a wall of vines and trees that create like almost a perimeter thing. [00:28:33] That that's also how they're being used in Portugal, they are sort of like if you have a little parcel of land, you use trees and vines to create like a living fence keep your domestic animals inside. And animals that might eat them outside and protect, you know, from theft and things like that. [00:28:51] Keep all your crops in a little clo, like a little controlled area. There are old systems where. They're more like feto systems where they were using maple trees and just pollarding them at, at about head height. And every year, every year or two, they would come in and clip off all the new growth and feed it to the livestock. [00:29:10] And meanwhile, the vines were festooned between the, the maple trees is like, you know, just like a garland of, of grapevine. So there's a lot of different things. And what I wanna do is trial several of them. One of the most. Interesting ones that I just saw in whales uses living willows, where you literally just stick a willow slip in the ground, bend it over to the next one that's about a meter and a half away and attach it. [00:29:35] And so you have these arched willow branches that grow once you stick 'em in the ground. They start growing roots and they create like a head high trellis, like a elevated trellis system, and you plant vines in them. And, and it literally looks just like. Like a row of grapevines that you would find here, except the, the trellis is alive and there's no wires and, and you prune the tree when you prune the vine in the winter, you know? [00:29:58] And Willow, I, I don't know if you know, but the, the other interesting thing about that is like willow has been used historically that the salicylic acid is known. Obviously that's aspirin and stuff like that. That's where we get, you know, one of our oldest like pain relievers and things like that. [00:30:12] But. It's used in biodynamic preps as well as an antifungal. And so there's some thought that like this system could be really beneficial to the vines growing with those. Specifically for that, like for antifungal properties or just creating a, you know, showering the vines with this, this salicylic acid thing that will help them grow and have health throughout the season without, with, again, reduced need for sprays of anything. [00:30:37] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, and that was why I brought it up is because there's the idea of working with the natural ecology of what's in the germ plasm of native plants. I. Mixing with an import plant. [00:30:51] And then there's the other way of looking at it and saying, well, what, what about recreating the conditions under which this plant that has evolved in the first place? And I, I just think that there's really fascinating concept. It's really intriguing to me. [00:31:05] yeah. And there's so many different ways you could do it, and that's why it's interested in what you're planning on doing, because there's obviously a lot of ways you could do it. [00:31:11] Adam Huss: Yeah, I wanna experiment with several. Like you said, the, the soil benefits are incredible potentials. And then when you're also thinking about what do I do besides just vines and trees, and I mean, the other thing is like. How does it make the wine taste? Like if you plant a vine with an apple tree or a, a black locust tree, or a honey locust tree, or a, or a mulberry tree, like, does, is the vine happier with one of those trees? [00:31:35] You know what I mean? Does it, does it, you know, and if it is, does that make the wine taste better at the end of the day? All these are really fun questions for me. That's why I'm really excited to do it. But also like what are the benefits in terms of, you know, the health of the vine, the health of the tree? [00:31:50] Do they are, is there symbiotic elements? It seems like they would, I, I think a lot about what kind of mycorrhizal connections and associations the trees have, because we vines have our Arbuscular connections. And so if you plant them with a tree that has similar connections, they might actually have a symbiotic benefit. [00:32:07] They might increase that soil network even further. And then if you're planting shrubs like blueberries or flowers, you know, perennial flowers or Forbes and things like that, that could either be grazed or could be gathered or could be another crop even for you, or it could be a protective thing. [00:32:22] There are things like indigo that you might plant because. Deer don't like it. So you might want that growing around the base of your vine tree thing while it's young, because it will prevent the deer from grazing down your baby vines and trees, you know? And so there's just a, a myriad ways of thinking about these guilds that you can do. [00:32:39] Obviously these are, I. Yeah, they're, they're different. If I was doing it in California, if I was in California, I would be thinking more about olives and pomegranates and figs and things like that, you know, like there's a lot less water for growing trees here, so depending on where you are, unless you're on the coast. [00:32:55] Craig Macmillan: Are you planning on using hybrids in your project? [00:32:59] Adam Huss: Yeah. I don't know how I would do it any other way. Yeah, it's, definitely a climate that. If you try to grow ra, like you're just asking for trouble. And, and just, you know, because of my approach is so ecological, like I will attempt to be as minimal inputs as possible is the other way I look at it. [00:33:20] You know, try to just imitate what's happening around to, to see what that landscape wants to do and then how it. Maintains its health and resilience and maybe, and, and I mean, my, my ideal is to spray not at all. But you know, with not a dogma about that. If I see an issue or if I think like I'm building up these pathogen loads in the vineyard, maybe I'll spray once a year, even if they seem like they're doing okay. [00:33:47] You know, I'm not like dogmatic about nose spray, but I, it's a, it's a fun ideal to reach for. And I, you know, I think potentially with. Some of the symbiotic benefits of these systems that could be achievable with with the right hybrids. You know, I mean, again, I don't wanna generalize about hybrids because you have the Andy Walker hybrids on the one end, which you have to treat just like vinifira in terms of the spray program. [00:34:10] And then on the other hand, you have something like Petite Pearl or Norton, which is like in many cases is almost like a bulletproof. Grape, you know, and in California specifically, it would be like insanely. And then you have things right down the middle. Things like tranet that you know, is basically like, I could blind taste you on Tranet and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between it and gewurztraminer . [00:34:31] But it's more cold, hearty, it has a little more disease resistance. Gives you a just a little bit, a little bit more of a benefit while still getting flavors that are familiar to you. If you like those flavors. [00:34:43] Craig Macmillan: Is there one thing that you would tell growers on this topic? One takeaway. [00:34:48] Adam Huss: Great question. I think give hybrids the same allowance that you give Vinifera. I. We all know there's a huge diversity of Vin Nira from Petite Ough to Riesling. And not everyone is right for every wine drinker and not all of them per perform the same in the vineyard. And, and you know, and we tolerate a lot of. [00:35:12] Frailty and a lot of feebleness in our veneer vines. We, we do a lot of care. We do a lot of like, you know, handholding for our veneer vines when necessary. If we extended the same courtesy to hybrids in terms of understanding and willingness to work with them. I think like that would just go a really long way too. [00:35:33] And I think we'd be surprised to find , they're a lot less handholding than, than Venire generally speaking. I. But also just try some. I think a lot of the prejudice comes from just not being exposed to them right now. You know, if you, if you think, if you're thinking negative thoughts about hybrids, get out there and drink some, you probably just haven't had enough yet. [00:35:51] And if you don't like the first one, you know, how many bad Cabernets have you had? I mean, if, if I had stopped drinking vinifira, I [00:35:59] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, that's, that's a really good point. If I judged every wine by the first wine that I tasted, that's probably not a very, [00:36:06] Adam Huss: right. [00:36:07] Craig Macmillan: good education there, [00:36:08] Adam Huss: Prevented me from exploring further, I would've missed out on some of the more profound taste experiences of my life if I'd let that, you know, guide my, you know, my thinking about it. So yeah, I think it's like anything with prejudice, once you get beyond it, it kind of, you see how silly it is, man. [00:36:25] It's, it's like so freeing and, and there's a whole world to explore out there. And like I said, I really think they're the future. Like if we wanna have a future, . We can only cling to the past for so long until it just becomes untenable. [00:36:38] Craig Macmillan: Right. Where can people find out more about you? [00:36:42] Adam Huss: So beyondorganicwine.com is the, the website for me. The email associate with that is connect@organicwinepodcast.com. [00:36:53] Craig Macmillan: Our guest today has been Adam Huss. He is the host of the Beyond Organic Podcast and is the co-owner of Centralas Wines in Los Angeles. [00:37:01] Thank you so much. This has been a really fascinating conversation and I'd love to connect with you at some point, talk more about. Out this, thanks for being on the podcast [00:37:08] Adam Huss: Thank you so much, Craig. Appreciate it. [00:37:13] Beth Vukmanic: Thank you for listening. Today's podcast was brought to you by VineQuest. A Viticultural consulting firm based in Paso Robles, California, offering expert services in sustainable farming, vineyard development, and pest management. With over 30 years of experience, they provide tailored solutions to enhance vineyard productivity and sustainability for wineries and agribusinesses across California. [00:37:38] Make sure you check out the show notes for links to Adam. His wine, brand, Centralis plus sustainable wine growing podcast episodes on this topic, 135 Cold hardiness of grapes 217. Combating climate chaos with adaptive wine, grape varieties, and 227. Andy Walker's Pierce's Disease resistant grapes are a success at Ojai Vineyard. [00:38:04] If you liked the show, do us a big favor by sharing it with a friend, subscribing and leaving us a review. You can find all of the podcasts at vineyardteam.org/podcast and you can reach us at podcast@vineyardteam.org. [00:38:19] Until next time, this is Sustainable Wine Growing with Vineyard Team.   Nearly perfect transcription by Descript

TD Ameritrade Network
Forrest: NVDA "Firing on All Cylinders," Maintains "Far Lead" in A.I.

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 7:43


Kim Forrest considers Nvidia's (NVDA) latest earnings extraordinary. She believes the company showed it has a "real hold" on the high-end A.I. products that will be used by companies for years down the line. While hyperscalers proposed creating their own chips, Kim says that won't affect Nvidia for at least three to five years down the line.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The Coaching Hub Podcast
Ep 208: Establishes and Maintains Agreements

The Coaching Hub Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:39


Have you ever wondered what it really means to establish and maintain strong agreements in coaching? In this third episode of my mini-series exploring the ICF Core Competencies, I'm talking about the vital role that clear agreements play in creating impactful coaching relationships. I'll be sharing why boundaries, clarity, and co-creating the coaching journey are so essential, not just for the coach, but for the client as well. This episode will give you actionable insights on setting up every coaching session and relationship for success, all while keeping the client truly at the heart of the process. Let's explore what it takes to establish trust, measure progress, and honour the coaching partnership from start to finish.Here are the Highlights:0:00 Introduction03:06 Clarify responsibilities in a written contract to prevent future issues 06:14 Explore clients' needs thoroughly before planning,8:54 Staying on track, supporting the client, giving them autonomy, and being clear about what coaching is and coaching isn't.About Ruth Kudzi:Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books Connect with Ruth:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ About Optimus Coach Academy:Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ Linkedin:

The Modern Customer Podcast
Prudential's 150-Year Culture of Customer Experience Leadership

The Modern Customer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 25:15


How does a 150-year-old company continue to lead in customer experience? At Prudential Financial, it starts with culture. With 11 consecutive years of CX recognition, Prudential has built a foundation of accountability, innovation, and trust—while actively scaling AI and automation across the enterprise. On this week's episode of The Modern Customer Podcast, Abhii Parakh, Head of Customer Experience, shares how Prudential:✔️ Empowers 100+ internal CX champions ✔️ Operationalizes voice-of-the-customer company-wide ✔️ Pilots agentic AI to streamline service at scale ✔️ Maintains trust in a highly regulated industry

Target Market Insights: Multifamily Real Estate Marketing Tips
$50M Portfolio of Multifamily and Strategic Projects with Wayne Courreges III, Ep. 715

Target Market Insights: Multifamily Real Estate Marketing Tips

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 44:38


Wayne Courreges III is a Marine Corps veteran and the founder of CRI Partners, a real estate investment firm focused on building generational wealth through multifamily and entrepreneurial assets. After a 16-year career in asset and property management with CBRE, Wayne transitioned full-time to real estate investing in 2023. He now leads a $50M portfolio that spans value-add multifamily, RV/boat storage development, and strategic commercial projects in Texas and the Southeast.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Wayne's journey from Marine Corps to CBRE to full-time real estate entrepreneur was fueled by long-term vision and layered income streams. Asset management and development experience allowed him to take calculated risks while building CRI Partners. His model includes multifamily investments (80%) and entrepreneurial projects like RV/boat storage and mixed-use developments (20%). For passive investors, education is key—ask the right questions, vet the sponsor, and understand the deal before wiring money. Taking action and surrounding yourself with experienced mentors are essential to building momentum and avoiding costly mistakes.     Topics From W-2 to Full-Time Investor Started investing while working in commercial real estate at CBRE. Created income through asset management fees, acquisition fees, and development work before making the leap. Made the switch when he realized he couldn't serve both CBRE clients and investors at the level they deserved. Why Multifamily Is Still the Foundation 80% of his portfolio is traditional value-add multifamily across Houston and San Antonio. Focuses on deals in strong, secondary markets with stable rent growth and access to workforce housing. Prioritizes transparency, conservative underwriting, and investor trust. Entrepreneurial Investments: RV, Boat & Business Storage Developed a 20x50 enclosed storage facility based on lessons from a successful Huntsville, AL deal. Business tenants include HVAC companies, disaster response teams, stagers, athletic companies, ranchers, and state agencies. Facility design and location (highway visibility, 100k+ population) drive demand and retention. Diversification Through Local Development Acquired and rezoned 12 acres for a 150-unit multifamily development and SpringHill Suites hotel in Bryan, TX. Emphasizes that high-risk projects like these are only pursued when they're local and manageable. Maintains a disciplined approach—stabilize one asset before scaling the next. Educating Passive Investors Created PassiveInvestorCoaching.com to help LPs learn how to vet sponsors, markets, and opportunities. Teaches how to assess underwriting, ask better questions, and avoid the most common mistakes. Encourages LPs to start small and grow confidence through informed investing.    

Law Abiding Biker | Street Biker Motorcycle Podcast
LAB-400-Get the Most Out of Your Motorcycle Battery: A Comprehensive Guide to Battery Tenders/Maintainers/Chargers

Law Abiding Biker | Street Biker Motorcycle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 63:59


In this episode, we talk about motorcycle battery tenders.  Motorcycle batteries are expensive, and every rider wants to extend their lifespan as much as possible. In this guide, I'll walk you through some trusted battery tenders and maintainers that I personally use on all my motorcycles. These products are not only reliable but also available in the Law Abiding Biker™ Store. Let's dive into the details to help you make the best choice for your bike's battery care. Why Battery Maintenance Matters Battery maintenance isn't just a winter task. Even during riding season, motorcycles can sit idle for weeks at a time, draining their batteries. Consistently using a quality battery tender ensures your battery stays healthy year-round, saving you money and preventing inconvenient breakdowns. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Types of Battery Tenders and Maintainers 1. Deltran Battery Tender Junior Overview: The Deltran Battery Tender Junior is a basic, entry-level charger. Key Features: Affordable and reliable for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. Requires manual selection between battery types. Drawbacks: Limited smart features. Risk of user error when switching between lead-acid and lithium batteries. Ideal for riders looking for a no-frills, cost-effective option. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! 2. OptiMate Battery Chargers OptiMate chargers are smarter, more versatile, and slightly more expensive than the Deltran Battery Tender Junior. Here's a breakdown: OptiMate 1 Duo Key Features: Charges both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries automatically. Compact design plugs directly into the wall. Maintains your battery without overcharging. Charges at 0.6 amps (slow charge rate). What's in the Box: Charger unit. Pigtail for direct battery connection. Standard battery terminal clamps. Great for basic motorcycle battery maintenance. OptiMate 2 Duo Series Key Features: Charges at a faster rate (2 amps) for quicker battery recovery. Can diagnose issues like bad battery cells or low voltage. Supports recovery of deeply discharged batteries (as low as 4 volts). Additional Options: Available in 1-bank, 2-bank, and 4-bank configurations to charge multiple batteries simultaneously. What's in the Box: Main charger unit with a longer cord. Pigtail for direct battery connection. Standard battery terminal clamps. Perfect for riders with multiple bikes or those needing faster charging. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Add Bold Color to Your Harley! PSR Anthem Pro Lever Ends & Barrel Adjusters Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion? New Patrons: Jared Rice of College Station, Texas Ivan Lane  Ron Gibson of Suisun City, California BECOME A PATRON MEMBER AND GET BENEFITS! Supporting the Law Abiding Biker™ Community At Law Abiding Biker™ Media, we're bikers helping bikers. Every product featured in this article has been rigorously tested in our shop. When you shop with us, you support a community-driven company dedicated to serving riders worldwide. Why Choose OptiMate Over Basic Chargers? Smarter Charging: Automatically detects battery type and adjusts settings accordingly. Versatility: Suitable for motorcycles, cars, boats, and more. Advanced Features: Includes diagnostics, bad cell detection, and recovery for deeply discharged batteries. Convenience: Minimizes manual input and reduces the risk of user error. For just a few dollars more, the OptiMate offers better performance, more features, and less hassle. Pro Tips for Battery Maintenance Always Use a Tender: Keep your bike on a battery tender year-round, not just in winter. Multiple Bikes?: Equip each bike with a dedicated pigtail to make switching between chargers effortless. Expand Beyond Motorcycles: Use battery tenders for lawn tractors, cars, boats, or any other vehicles with batteries. Conclusion Investing in a high-quality battery tender is a small expense that pays off in the long run by extending your battery's lifespan and keeping your bike ready to ride. Whether you go for the Deltran Battery Tender Junior or upgrade to an OptiMate Duo charger, you'll enjoy peace of mind knowing your battery is in good hands. Check out the Law Abiding Biker™ Store for these products and more.  Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Scott Nicol of Pleasant Grove, Utah Andy Perkins of Bloomington, Indiana Frank Urtuzuastigui of Bonita, California HELP SUPPORT US! JOIN THE BIKER REVOLUTION! #BikerRevolution #LawAbidingBiker #Bikaholics #RyanUrlacher

The Business of College Consulting
Balancing Solo Success in College Consulting with Sylvia Borgo

The Business of College Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 45:08 Transcription Available


Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Click here! Sylvia Borgo, owner of DJ Educational Consulting, shares her journey from classroom teacher to successful college consultant and explains how she maintains a small, intentional practice that prioritizes deep student connections. She offers practical advice about the power of organization, time management, and professional collaboration in building a sustainable consulting business.• Named her business after her children's initials (and coincidentally it jived with her love of music)• Transitioned from 20 years of classroom teaching, including 13 years at a college prep charter school• Started volunteering with a community-based organization to stay connected with helping teenagers• Completed her college consulting certificate during 2020 when she had extra time available• Grew her business through referrals from other consultants who had reached capacity• Believes in freely sharing information rather than hoarding knowledge• Maintains an intentional solo practice to preserve deep connections with students• Works with approximately 20 students per grade level to maintain quality and work-life balance• Meets students both in-person and virtually, which differentiates her from exclusively online consultants• Specializes in working with students from specific local high schools• Uses time blocking, including dedicated social media time once monthly• Offers two package options: 30 hours (for 9th-11th graders) and 20 hours (for 11th-12th graders)• Meticulously tracks time using Toggle to manage client expectations and forecast capacityIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share it with a friend in the college consulting industry.

Grace Canadian Reformed Church
God maintains His justice with respect to sinners

Grace Canadian Reformed Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 33:18


God maintains His justice with respect to sinnersTime:AfternoonMinister:Dr Andrew PolTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4Series:Lord's Day

Target Market Insights: Multifamily Real Estate Marketing Tips
Don't Make These Legal Mistakes with Jonathan Feniak, Ep. 713

Target Market Insights: Multifamily Real Estate Marketing Tips

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 44:05


Jonathan Feniak is a business attorney and the driving force behind LLCAttorney.com. After successful careers in logistics and finance, he became a licensed attorney at 45 to help make legal protection and business formation more accessible to entrepreneurs. Jonathan now helps clients across all 50 states establish LLCs, protect their assets, and structure their businesses efficiently—with a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions that deliver real protection.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Asset protection begins with proper business formation—but it doesn't end there. Many business owners form LLCs but fail to “respect” them by observing corporate formalities, rendering them ineffective in court. Wyoming is one of the best states to form a holding company due to privacy and strong charging order protection. Creating a holding company structure helps simplify asset management, estate planning, and liability isolation. Revocable living trusts are a low-cost way to ensure smooth inheritance without the burden of probate, especially across multiple states.     Topics From Corporate to Counsel: A Third Career Attorney Jonathan began in logistics (UPS, DHL), then transitioned to finance and wealth management. At 45, he pursued law full-time to combine strategic advising with legal structure and protection. His mission is to democratize access to real legal solutions—without the inflated price tag. What Most People Get Wrong About LLCs Forming an LLC is just step one—maintaining it properly is where most fail. Respect your LLC by: holding meetings, documenting decisions, separating finances, and keeping the business in good standing. Improperly managed LLCs are often disregarded by courts, leaving owners personally liable. The Power of Holding Companies Use a Wyoming LLC as a holding company for privacy, asset protection, and estate efficiency. Helps shield your name from public documents and reduces the impact of being linked to failed partnerships or lawsuits. Holding companies simplify asset transfers to heirs and reduce exposure to out-of-state probate. Estate Planning and Life Events Estate plans should be revisited every five years—or after any major life change (e.g., marriage, children, death, relocation). A revocable living trust paired with an LLC holding company offers clean transitions for heirs and minimal disruption. Overcomplicated estate plans often backfire; keep it simple and update as needed. Avoiding Snake Oil and Legal Overkill Many providers push unnecessary structures—like offshore trusts or layered LLCs—on inexperienced investors. Jonathan emphasizes reasonable, effective solutions tailored to the investor's current risk and net worth. Focus on clear, scalable strategies that grow with your portfolio.    

SBS World News Radio
'There's tremendously bad things going on': Trump maintains South African refugee program necessary

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 7:21


The Trump administration has welcomed a group of white South Africans to the US, granting them refugee status after deeming them to be victims of racial discrimination. The move has drawn strong criticism from refugee advocates and a range of figures in South Africa, who say the claims are not true.

Dawghouse: A Mississippi State Podcast
The Diamond Dogs are trending, Justin Parker maintains a tradition, and there's a path to post-season again

Dawghouse: A Mississippi State Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 39:57


Taking two from Ole Miss was more than a rivalry score, as Mississippi State can see a path to the post-season with one weekend left in the regular schedule. Justin Parker becomes the eighth consecutive Diamond Dog skipper to win his first series against Ole Miss. State still needs to win this weekend at suddenly-surprising Missouri to make a NCAA Tournament case. And Bulldog softball learns its NCAA assignment tonight.

Headline News
China's foreign trade maintains steady expansion despite headwinds

Headline News

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:36


Official data shows that China's foreign trade has maintained resilience and stable growth since the beginning of this year.Foreign trade expanded 5.6 percent in April, with exports growing 9.3 percent, beating expectations.

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast
257 First Aid Kit, Cabinet of Curiosities, Trees in the Road, Leathermans, Wound Closure

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 61:45


First aid kits seem like a good idea, but are they useful? Ours is! Let's dive deep on this one. We'll also visit a mummified hand, see trees in the road, play with sharp things and stop a whole lot of bleeding.  If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io The AI made me do it PRODUCT REVIEW Clozex Emergency Laceration Closure https://amzn.to/44rakZV     A PLACE TO VISIT Sewards Curiosities  https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/museum-of-curiosities/ TECH TALK Leatherman Tools https://amzn.to/4d77F9L RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Online Wilderness First Aid Certification https://survivalmed.org/courses/wfa-16-hr/ FIRST AID KIT Wilderness First Aid Training:  Red Cross American Outdoor School Emergency Number List: US poison control 1-800-222-122 General Emergency 911 Mental Health Support 988 Stop the Bleed Kit - TRAINING STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Pressure dressing (Israeli bandage or similar) - Maintains pressure over bleeding wounds Hemostatic gauze (e.g., QuikClot) - Promotes clotting in deep wounds; requires training Blister Tape (Moleskin) - Blister prevention Burn Cream - Minor burns Medical paper or silicone tape - Gentle adhesion to skin; secures dressings with minimal irritation Heavy-duty cloth or waterproof tape - Strong adhesion for securing splints, bandages, or emergency repairs Cotton swabs (e.g., Q-tips) - Applying ointments, cleaning small wounds, precise care Flat-style instant cold pack (single-use) - Temporary relief for sprains, bruises, burns, and insect bites Sterile gauze pads (various sizes) - Covering wounds, absorbing fluids Heavy-duty feminine pads (non-menstrual use) - Used as emergency absorbent dressing for bleeding control Irrigation syringe (10-20 mL) - Wound flushing Antiseptic wipes (benzalkonium or chlorhexidine) - Wound cleaning Hydrocolloid bandages - Blister prevention and treatment Adhesive bandages - Small cuts and abrasions Whistle - Emergency signaling; attract attention in remote areas Disposable thermometer - Fever monitoring Scapel (individually wrapped, single-use) - Precision cutting in emergencies; backup cutting tool Stainless steel sewing needle - Removing splinters, emergency gear or fabric repair First Aid Guide - Reference Small compass (cheap but reliable) - Basic navigation in case of GPS failure or emergency Tick remover tool (e.g., Tick Key) - Safer removal of embedded ticks (optional, useful in wooded areas) CPR mask (one-way valve) - Rescue breathing TRAINING RECOMMENDED Sterile eye wash (saline solution) - Flush out irritants, dust, or debris from eyes Trauma shears (full size, usable) - Cutting tape, clothes Tweezers (fine tip) - Splinters, ticks Acetaminophen - Pain, fever (alternate to ibuprofen) Activated charcoal - for poisoning Zinc oxide diaper cream - Treats chafing, rashes, minor burns, insect bites; provides moisture barrier Meclizine or dimenhydrinate - Motion sickness, nausea Antacid tablets - Indigestion, heartburn Oral rehydration salts - Rehydration during illness Loperamide - Diarrhea Hand sanitizer (60%+ alcohol) - Hand hygiene Nitrile gloves - Protective barrier Finger cots - Protect wounds on fingers; keep dressings dry Non-lubricated condoms - Emergency water carrier, wound protection, or improvised cover Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - Allergic reactions, sleep aid Hydrocortisone cream 1% - Skin irritation, rash Ibuprofen - Pain, inflammation, fever Loratadine or cetirizine - Non-drowsy allergy relief 2-day emergency supply of essential personal meds - Includes medications critical for survival or ongoing treatment (e.g., insulin, heart meds) Hard candy (glucose source) - Emergency sugar source for suspected diabetic hypoglycemia Naloxone nasal spray (e.g., Narcan) - Emergency treatment for opioid overdose; potentially life-saving Permanent marker (e.g., Sharpie) - Mark tourniquet times, label supplies, track wound changes, or leave emergency notes   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

The Portrait System Podcast
How Kirsten Belloni Maintains a High Sales Average in Alaska

The Portrait System Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 55:51


Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/Today's on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer & educator Nikki Closser interviews Alaska-based photographer Kirsten Belloni. Listen in as Kirsten talks in depth about how she maintains a high sales average in Alaska and how her photography business allows her the opportunity to travel the world! If you're looking for a great story filled with inspiration, then this episode is for you!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World
Katie R. Dale's Mental Health Story: Living Beyond Crazy

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 27:29 Transcription Available


Send us a textKatie R. Dale shares her journey from hospital patient to mental health author and advocate, offering insights into living with bipolar disorder type 1 with psychotic features and how writing became her path to healing and helping others.• Started blogging in 2014 after hospitalization as self-therapy before expanding into professional advocacy• Wrote memoir "But Deliver Me From Crazy" chronicling her experiences from teen years through mid-twenties• Found writing helped process intense memories of psychosis and mania with "crystal clear" recall• Recommends OARS approach for supporting loved ones: Open questions, Affirm feelings, Reflect understanding, Summarize conversations• Shares practical coping strategies including 15-minute time management blocks and tactile comfort objects• Emphasizes importance of medication (calls hers "magic pill") while noting finding the right one often requires patience• Currently working on faith-based books exploring the distinction between psychotic voices and spiritual experiences• Maintains hope is possible despite invisible illness through proper treatment, support systems and faithResources available at katierdalecom/resources including downloadable support guides and connections to organizations like National Shattering Silence Coalition, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Fresh Hope for Mental Health.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

The Dad Hat Chronicles
The Art of American-Made Headwear: Inside Sandlot Goods PT 1

The Dad Hat Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 34:47 Transcription Available


Send us a textThomas, CEO of Sandlot Goods, shares the story behind their American-made hats and leather products, explaining how quality manufacturing and positive workplace culture create products meant to last generations.• Founded with the belief that everyone needs their own "sandlot" – a place where they work hard at something they love• Started as a leather goods company before expanding into high-quality, American-manufactured hats• Produces approximately 1500-1600 hats weekly through a meticulous 20+ step sewing process• Uses duck canvas as their signature material, creating durable hats that develop character with wear• Maintains rigorous quality control standards while balancing production needs• Employs core values like positivity and pride in work to shape company culture and reduce turnover• Creates custom hats for companies and other brands, including the New Heights podcast• Planning limited edition releases featuring rare, unique materials in the coming year• Focused on making high-quality products accessible rather than luxury-pricedCheck out their Negro Leagues partnership hats and other merchandise at the Sandlot Goods website, where you'll find American-made quality that's built to last.Sandlot Goods: https://sandlotgoods.com/The Dad Hat: Twitter: https://x.com/thedadhat216BlueSky:  https://bsky.app/profile/thedadhat216.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thedadhat216Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk7lmGqgfNZNS4IM-M8XVwStadium Food Girl: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stadiumfoodgirlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stadiumfoodgirl/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stadiumfoodgirl Curved Brim Media: https://curvedbrimmedia.com/Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast
Nintendo Maintains Switch 2 Price, Pre-Orders Next Week - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.18.25

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 77:46


Wishlist Now! Empyreal Steam Page - https://nwzo.io/click/dzexr/ Empyreal PlayStation Store page - https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10012299 Empyreal Xbox Store Page - https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/empyreal/9nv4j14zzqqn Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FUNNY to get 35% off polarized sunglasses. Go to http://factormeals.com/kindafunny50off and use code kindafunny50off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Nintendo maintains the Switch 2 price, Pre-Orders begin next week, and we could see more Indiana Jones in the future. - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you'll get: GAMESCAST - Greg talking about Last Epoch, Path of Exile 2, Diablo with Xanth! After Gamescast is Game Showdown Then is the Kinda Funny Podcast Then the STREAM is 2XKO If you're a Kinda Funny Member: Today's Gregway The Roper Report  - - Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders to Begin on April 24 in the U.S., Price Remains $449 - Elden Ring Nightreign's Raider character has been revealed - Xbox hints at Indiana Jones sequel: ‘We think there's life in that franchise' - Metal Eden Delayed to Summer 2025 - Almost wee news but it's big enough: Housemarque teases Saros gameplay for later this year - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al Jazeera - Your World
Iran-Russia foreign ministers in diplomatic talks, Israel maintains Gaza aid blockade

Al Jazeera - Your World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 2:48


Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast
Explanation of How Carnism Maintains Itself Through Myths That Strengthen the System and Weaken Veganism, Focusing on Negative Stereotyping of Vegans with Melanie Joy

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 12:24


Melanie Joy explores the psychology behind eating animals, known as carnism. Understand the social and psychological factors that influence dietary choices and how to make more compassionate decisions. #Carnism #EatingPsychology #CompassionateEating

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
CTO Series: The Anti-Scaling Paradox: Why and When a CTO Should Refuse to Grow His Team | Markus Hjort

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 47:45


CTO Series: The Anti-Scaling Paradox: Why and When a CTO Should Refuse to Grow His Team with Markus Hjort In this BONUS episode, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Markus Hjort, Co-founder and CTO of Bitmagic. With over 20 years of software development expertise, Markus shares invaluable insights on tech leadership, team scaling, and how AI is transforming the landscape of software development. From pivotal career moments to practical advice on aligning tech strategy with business objectives, this episode offers wisdom for technology leaders and developers alike. Defining Moments in Tech Leadership "As a leader, for me, it is important that we have a positive attitude." Markus reflects on two pivotal experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy. Early in his career, he received feedback about his positive approach to challenging tasks, which reinforced his belief in maintaining an optimistic outlook when facing difficulties. This approach has allowed him to inspire team members during tough situations. The second defining moment relates to estimation skills. After participating in a rescue mission for a delayed project, Markus learned the importance of making realistic ballpark estimates rather than succumbing to unrealistic deadlines. His initial two-year estimate for a project was met with resistance from a client who wanted it done in two months, but the project ultimately took four years to complete - twice his original estimate. Leads by example with a positive attitude toward challenges Values the skill of making quick but realistic ballpark estimates Recommends "Programming Pearls" for developers to improve estimation skills Emphasizes that product developers should create different options to reach goals In this segment, Markus refers to the book Programming Pearls. Aligning Tech Strategy with Business Objectives "Nothing should come for me as a surprise." When it comes to ensuring tech strategy supports business goals, Markus emphasizes the importance of continuous communication with key stakeholders. Through regular informal discussions, he stays aware of emerging ideas and maintains strong relationships with decision-makers. This approach helps him anticipate future feature requirements and translate technical strategy into business objectives. The foundation of this alignment is built on trust and transparency. Maintains constant discussions with critical stakeholders Develops awareness of emerging ideas through informal conversations Identifies and builds relationships with decision-makers Translates technical considerations into business language Fostering Collaboration Between Tech and Business Units "In the end we create the shared understanding and the habit of working together which creates better alignment and trust." While structured meetings are important, Markus believes that true collaboration happens when people work together across departmental boundaries. In previous roles, he implemented small, cross-functional teams that included business representatives during feature development. At Bitmagic, they conduct regular gameplay test sessions that anyone in the company can join, fostering unpredictable connections and conversations. These informal interactions are especially valuable in a remote-only company. Creates small teams with business representation for feature development Implements regular demo sessions open to everyone in the company Encourages cross-departmental work to build shared understanding Emphasizes the importance of informal discussions in remote environments Scaling Engineering Teams Strategically "You have to be careful when to scale, and when not to scale." Markus advocates for a measured approach to team growth during scaling phases. He believes in small teams of talented individuals and prefers to grow at a deliberate pace rather than rushing to add new members. Sometimes, he's even paused hiring to focus on meeting milestones with existing resources. When rapid scaling is necessary, Markus recommends considering contractors to reduce risk and gain specialized expertise quickly, particularly in fields like gaming that require deep specialization. Believes in small teams of talented individuals Grows team size at a deliberate pace Sometimes pauses hiring to focus on delivery with existing team Strategically uses both employees and contractors based on circumstances Navigating Financial Challenges in Startups "From the tech view it was clear this was not a good idea, but from the business perspective, it was the right decision to make." One of the toughest challenges Markus faced involved making difficult decisions during financial constraints. In a previous startup, when resources were tight, he had to split his team between the main product and a "side project" that had been sold to generate revenue. Though technically suboptimal, this business-driven decision was necessary for survival. This experience highlights the complex balancing act CTOs often face between technical ideals and business realities. The Impact of AI on Software Development "It has changed my way of thinking of my work as a programmer." Having worked on AI-powered game development for over two years, Markus has witnessed the rapid evolution of AI technologies. This experience has influenced his approach to team expansion, as he considers how AI might augment human capabilities. Personally, he now uses code assistants regularly and wouldn't return to traditional programming methods. AI has transformed his workflow as a programmer and expanded his capabilities, particularly as a full-stack engineer. Measuring Engineering Success Beyond Metrics "In early startup stages, one of the critical metrics is 'the working software.'" Rather than relying heavily on rigid metrics, Markus focuses on practical indicators of success for engineering teams. In early-stage startups, he prioritizes the frequency of releasing working software to end users. Additionally, he monitors team energy and morale, looking for signals in commit messages and code review comments that might indicate the team's well-being. As teams grow, he sees value in using tools to help track these emotional indicators systematically. Focuses on frequency of releasing working software Monitors team energy and morale as key indicators Looks for signals in commit messages and code reviews Considers team well-being as important as technical output Recommended Reading "Press 'pause' when you feel you are in a crisis situation." Markus credits "Rapid Development" by Steve McConnell as a significant influence on his approach to software development, particularly before Agile methodologies became mainstream. One lasting lesson from the book is avoiding the anti-pattern of "abandoning all planning under pressure." Instead, Markus recommends pausing when facing a crisis to reassess and plan effectively, rather than rushing into reactive solutions. About Markus Hjort Markus Hjort is the Co-founder and CTO of Bitmagic, with over 20 years of software development expertise. Starting with Commodore 64 game programming, his career spans gaming, fintech, and more. As a programmer, consultant, agile coach, and leader, Markus has successfully guided numerous tech startups from concept to launch. You can link with Markus Hjort on LinkedIn and listen to Markus Hjort's podcast in Finnish, and follow his work with the future of AI in gaming at Bitmagic.ai.

Gators Breakdown
CB J'Vari Flowers Joins ELITE DB Class, Commits to Florida + Gators RB Room Maintains High Standard

Gators Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 62:35


On this episode of Gators Breakdown… Florida adds another elite piece to their stellar 2025 recruiting class with the commitment of J'Vari Flowers, a dynamic 4-star CB from Miami Northwestern. The state champion sprinter and Under Armour All-American Game standout brings blazing speed (10.43 in 100m) and shutdown coverage ability to an already impressive Gators DB class. Plus, get insights on the Gators' running back room as position coach Jabbar Juluke and emerging star Ja'Kobi Jackson discuss the 2025 outlook. Jackson, who had a breakout 2024 with 509 yards and 7 TDs, including impressive performances against Georgia and Texas, is ready to form a powerful duo with Jadan Baugh. #FloridaGators #GatorsBreakdown #SpringFootball #GoGators #FloridaVictorious #FloridaGators #CFB #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #SpringPractice JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com You can be the difference! For the first time ever, YOU can directly impact the outcome on the field by joining Florida Victorious! Want to help the Gators win? Want a better game day experience? Just like when you pack The Swamp, your unwavering support through Florida Victorious empowers the Gators to be their best! Join today and be the difference in making the orange and blue victorious. JOIN: https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast
Europe Market Open: APAC stocks mostly higher after Monday's sell off and strong data; RBA maintains cash rate at 4.10%, with little clues for future policy

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 4:44


US President Trump said we will see tariff details maybe Tuesday night or on Wednesday which are going to be nice in comparison to other countries and in some cases, they may be substantially lower.US President Trump is said to be still deciding which plan he will take for reciprocal tariffs and has been presented with "multiple" tariff plans, according to administration sources cited by FBN's LawrenceUS Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs at 15:00EDT/20:00BST on Wednesday.APAC stocks traded mostly higher as markets recovered from the recent sell-off and with sentiment helped by data releases although gains were capped as tariff uncertainty persists heading into April 2nd 'Liberation Day' reciprocal tariffs.RBA maintained the Cash Rate at 4.10% as unanimously forecast and provided little clues for future policy.European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.4% after the cash market closed with losses of 1.6% on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ HICP (Flash), Unemployment, US ISM Manufacturing PMI & JOLTS, US Completion of the Trade Policy Review, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, BoE's Greene, ECB's Lagarde Lane & Cipollone, Supply from Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Shades & Layers
From Passionate Intern to World Class Designer : Palesa Mokubung Part 1 (S9, E6)

Shades & Layers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 33:52 Transcription Available


Send us a textThis is the first part of a two-part conversation with renowned South African fashion designer Palesa Mokubung. In this conversation, she shares her 20-year journey with Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung, the fashion brand she founded after working as an intern at another iconic South African fashion house, Stoned Cherrie. This episode is both a celebration and a walk down memory lane with Palesa and here are some of the topics we discussed during our conversation: • Founded Mantsho without formal education, working for seven years before hitting a ceiling• Returned to school at 30, studying alongside teenagers to formally train in fashion design• Describes education as transformative, bringing focus, technical knowledge, and business structure• Collaborated with H&M in 2019 • Uses authentic South African cultural elements in designs, from specific color palettes to layering techniques• Defines success as making a visible impact on African lives• Attending trade show in Paris as a first step in global expansion for Mantsho• Values sustainability and conscious production in fashion• Maintains an informal "board of directors" to guide her in her business decisionsKeep an eye out for the second and final part of this conversation. Subscribe to the Shades and Layers newsletter on shadesandlayers.com or follow wherever you get your podcasts.LINKS AND MENTIONSShweshwe (Seshoeshoe) - Traditional Bashoto printed colorful fabricStoned Cherrie - Iconic and seminal post-Apartheid South African fashion brand inspired by African aesthetics, as well as 50s and 60s urban African style with echoes of the Harlem Renaissance as seen in Janet Jackson's 'Got 'Til It's Gone' videoH&M Advert controversy - In 2018, the Swedish fast fashion brand faced a backlash over a racist advert featuring a Black child model wearing a sweatshirt that read "Coolest Monkey In The Jungle"Amapostoli - United Apostolic African Church known for its iconic blue and white uniforms.Support the showNEWSLETTER, stay in the loop and subscribe to our newsletterSUPPORT this work so that we can keep it free. Become a MONTHLY SUPPORTER LISTEN ON Apple and Spotify FOLLOW US ON Instagram and Facebook

The Gwart Show
The Rise and Rise of Synthetic Stables With Ethena

The Gwart Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 71:39


Welcome to The Gwart Show! Today, we are joined by Guy, the founder of Ethena, one of crypto's fastest-growing stablecoin projects, which reached $6 billion faster than any dollar-pegged asset in history. We discuss how Ethena's synthetic dollar works by capturing funding rates from perpetual futures markets, why they've embraced centralized exchanges while maintaining neutrality, and their ambitious new Converge blockchain. The conversation explores stablecoin competition, the limitations of decentralized approaches, and how they plan to bridge traditional finance with crypto through their partnership with Securitize. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com # Notes: - Ethena reached $6B faster than any dollar asset - Currently offering ~16% yield (avg 18% last year) - Uses Bitcoin perps funding rates for yield - Maintains neutrality across exchanges - Converge is launching with Securitize partnership - Looking to tokenize equities and T-bills Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:19 Guy's background 03:11 What's Ethena? 04:52 What hasn't this been tried before? 06:50 Rival stablecoins 10:57 Where are the risks? 15:13 Hyperliquid cancels order 18:04 How to compete with other stablecoins 21:01 One stablecoins to rule them all! 22:47 Why no yeild yet? 24:54 Why USDE isn't for payments (yet) 27:25 Superiority of a yield asset 30:54 What is Converge? 34:16 Alt L1? 34:31 Why build a new chain? 37:51 ETH in stagnation? 39:43 Vitalik the business man? 41:35 ETH as collateral for stablecoins 43:58 RWAs 48:15 Regulatory capture 49:57 Why equities on-chain? 54:16 On-chain price discovery 56:47 Airdrops 58:52 AMMs 1:01:57 Perpetual Futures funding rates 1:06:54 Trading edge 1:07:39 Citadel 1:10:09 Payment for order flow

KMJ's Afternoon Drive
Vang maintains lead for District 5 seat as county cures ballots 

KMJ's Afternoon Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 13:56


Vang maintains lead as county cures ballots Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Teresi Podcasts
Vang maintains lead for District 5 seat as county cures ballots 

Philip Teresi Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 13:56


Vang maintains lead as county cures ballots Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playing Injured
A Guide to Authentic Living w/ Kevin Palmieri (EP 133)

Playing Injured

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 47:51 Transcription Available


Send us a textKevin Palmieri shares his journey from external success that left him empty to building a life of authentic growth and fulfillment through consistent boundaries. The founder and host of the Next Level University podcast reveals how organizing his life with clear boundaries has been the key to reaching nearly 2,000 episodes and sustained success.• Treats podcasting like a 9-to-5 job with firm boundaries that prioritize productivity• Sets and maintains boundaries despite potential discomfort or disappointment to others• Values keeping promises to himself above pleasing others• Believes building self-trust comes from consistently showing up for yourself• Warns against social media comparison which shows only highlights, not reality• Experienced suicidal thoughts despite external success markers• Advocates for setting "embarrassingly small" goals rather than massive action• Emphasizes alignment between goals and core values• Describes his superpower as the ability to "suffer well" through challenges• Maintains that most success comes from staying power and consistencySupport the showFollow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

The Dad Hat Chronicles
Junk Wax Queen: How Cards Became a Pandemic Passion Project PT1

The Dad Hat Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 33:28 Transcription Available


Send us a textAshley, known as Junk Wax Queen on social media, shares how she transformed from card collecting novice to passionate enthusiast after her husband introduced her to the hobby during COVID lockdowns. What began as a way to pass time together became a serious pursuit with organized binders, display walls, and dedicated collecting strategies.• Started collecting during COVID when her husband suggested opening packs together• Prefers older cards while her husband collects modern releases• Created a "junk wax" wall display after joking about worthless cards being turned into wallpaper• Organizes collection meticulously with separate binders by sport in alphabetical order• Maintains a dedicated Vince Carter collection with one treasured card on a necklace chain• Travels up to five hours to attend card shows, focusing on affordable "dollar boxes"• Sets a specific budget for card purchases by allocating money to a dedicated account• Enjoys sharing duplicate cards with other collectors who are completing sets• Balancing collecting with family needs, especially accommodating her autistic son at eventsFollow us on all social media platforms for updates, and catch Ed's DHC Sports Show Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube. Make sure to share this episode with at least one other person!https://x.com/JunkWaxQueenSupport the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

Champion's Mojo
90-Year-Old Tech Whiz Who Tracks His Swims With Smart Goggles, EP 274

Champion's Mojo

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 18:09 Transcription Available


Cal Beattie defies expectations at every turn. At 90 years old, he's not just surviving—he's thriving as a competitive Masters swimmer who only started racing four years ago and trains alone in a small town in Virginia. He swims unattached with no team members and is amazingly disciplined. His journey from recreational swimmer to competitive athlete began after his wife passed away, when swimming became his solace and strength.What makes Cal's story remarkable isn't just his age, but his approach to training and technology. Despite being born before World War II, Cal uses Form smart goggles to track his performance data with precision that would impress swimmers half his age. His methodical training regimen consists of swimming every other day, always timing his 400-yard freestyle and analyzing the results afterward on his smartphone. "I'm a one-act pony," he admits with characteristic humility, but this singular focus has yielded extraordinary results.Cal Beattie shares his incredible journey as a 90-year-old Masters swimmer who only started competing four years ago after discovering he ranked fourth nationally in his age group while swimming recreationally after his wife's passing.• High school swim team co-captain in 1953, swimming 19.2 seconds for 20 yards freestyle• Swims every other day, focusing on a timed 400-yard freestyle using Form smart goggles that track his performance data• Eliminated his atrial fibrillation through swimming after doctors wouldn't give clear guidance about exercise• Maintains a heart rate of 134-150 during swimming and a resting heart rate of 58• Credits exercise, diet, and 8 hours of sleep as his secrets to longevity• Follows a disciplined nutrition regimen including a breakfast of grapes, flaxseed, lemon juice, olive oil, and baby spinachPerhaps most inspiring is Cal's health transformation through swimming. Twenty years ago, he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and put on blood thinners. When doctors wouldn't give him clear guidance about exercising, Cal made his own decision to start swimming regularly. The result? "After a year and a half, I went to the doctor. He said you no longer have AFib." Two decades later, his resting heart rate is an impressive 58 beats per minute—a testament to swimming's cardiovascular benefits at any age.Cal's disciplined approach extends beyond the pool. His meticulously consistent diet includes a daily breakfast of grapes, flaxseed, lemon juice, olive oil, and baby spinach. He prioritizes eight hours of sleep, recognizing its direct impact on his swimming performance. "When I get a good sleep, then I go to the pool and I usually get a much better outcome," he explains. These habits form the foundation of his longevity strategy, which he succinctly summarizes as "exercise, diet, and lots of sleep."Ready to be inspired by Cal's remarkable journey? Listen now and discover what's possible when you commit to showing up, regardless of your age. Whether you're a Masters swimmer yourself or simply curious about extending your prime years, Cal's story will change how you think about aging and athletic performance.Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

OncLive® On Air
S12 Ep28: Ponatinib Monotherapy Maintains MRD Negativity Following TKI/Chemotherapy Treatment in Ph+ ALL: With Ibrahim T. Aldoss, MD; and Elias Jabbour, MD

OncLive® On Air

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 9:57


In today's episode, supported by Takeda, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ibrahim T. Aldoss, MD, and Elias Jabbour, MD, about the use of ponatinib (Iclusig) monotherapy after combination chemotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph)–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Dr Aldoss is an associate professor in the Division of Leukemia in the Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Jabbour is a professor in the Department of Leukemia in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. In our exclusive interview, Drs Aldoss and Jabbour discussed findings from a post hoc subgroup analysis of the phase 3 PhALLCON trial (NCT03589326) that support the use of ponatinib monotherapy following combination treatment with a TKI plus chemotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed Ph-positive ALL, safety considerations when using ponatinib in this patient population, and how findings from this subgroup analysis may affect transplantation rates in this disease.

Technically Legal
How a Legal Powerhouse Maintains Its Edge in an Evolving Tech World (Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO LexisNexis North America, UK & Ireland)

Technically Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 29:09


A conversation with Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of LexisNexis, North America, UK, and Ireland. Fitzpatrick discusses how LexisNexis is integrating AI into its products to enhance legal practice. The discussion covers the company's approach to innovation, the role of AI in improving attorney efficiency and client outcomes, and the future of legal technology. Key topics include LexisNexis's AI assistant "Protégé," the company's philosophy on AI, and the impact of AI on the legal profession. [0:09-1:43] Introduction to Sean Fitzpatrick and LexisNexis's focus on AI in legal tech. [2:05-4:37] Fitzpatrick's career journey at LexisNexis and the evolution of the company's technology. [7:48-8:20] LexisNexis's philosophy on AI: to make attorneys more efficient and drive better outcomes. [8:20-10:24] Overview of LexisNexis's AI tools, including Protégé and its features (drafting, Vault, etc.). [11:46-12:45] LexisNexis's partnership with OpenAI and its benefits. [15:14-16:01] The importance of data in AI and LexisNexis's approach to ensuring reliability and combating hallucinations. [16:30-17:37] Explanation of agentic AI and its significance for the legal field. [19:05-19:31] The role of document management systems (DMS) and LexisNexis's integration with them, including the acquisition of Henchman. [24:17-25:39] Discussion on the impact of AI on legal jobs and the belief that AI will augment, not replace, lawyers. [27:30-28:27] Fitzpatrick's prediction on the rapid advancement and adoption of generative AI in the legal industry.

The Auto Detailing Podcast
How Paul maintains a client collection of 130+ cars: Pro & Local Detailing

The Auto Detailing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 51:41


In this episode, we sit down with Paul, a seasoned professional who manages the detailing and upkeep of an insane 130+ car collection for a private client. From supercars to classics, Paul shares the strategies, products, and routines he uses to keep every vehicle in pristine condition. We'll dive into how he schedules maintenance, the biggest challenges of working with high-end collections, and the must-have detailing tools that make his job easier. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a full-time detailer, this episode is packed with insider knowledge on handling luxury and exotic cars at scale. See the contest: https://jimbosdetailing.com/giveaway Buy Jimbo's Detailing Products here: https://JimbosDetailing.com or on Amazon https://amzn.to/3Wpoq93 SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/user/jbalaam?sub_confirmation=1  CONNECT WITH JIMBO: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jimbobalaam/ PODCAST: http://www.AutoDetailingPodcast.com FACEBOOK: http://www.Facebook.com/AutoDetailingPodcast or http://www.facebook.com/jimbo.balaam

Grow Your Law Firm
Navigating Global Talent: Revolutionize Your Staffing Strategy With Raquel Gomes

Grow Your Law Firm

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 26:51


Welcome to episode 270 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Raquel Gomes, founder and CEO of Stafi, a virtual staffing company revolutionizing law firm operations.   As a psychologist and seasoned professional with a background in corporate America and technology, Raquel brings a unique perspective to leadership and business growth. She understands the emotional and professional toll of trying to do it all and has dedicated her career to creating solutions that empower others to thrive. Stafi was born from Raquel's personal journey—balancing a demanding career with the responsibilities of motherhood and the desire to lead a fulfilling life. Recognizing a gap in the legal industry, she set out to build a company that would give busy professionals access to the support they need to scale their businesses without sacrificing their well-being. Under Raquel's leadership, Stafi has grown to support hundreds of law firms, connecting them with highly skilled virtual assistants and providing tools and training for long-term success. Her mission is deeply rooted in the belief that no one should have to choose between building a thriving business and living a meaningful life. Through Stafi, Raquel is redefining legal staffing and inspiring law firm owners to lead with confidence, clarity, and heart.   What you'll learn about in this episode:   1. Staffy's Methodology for Offshore Staffing:         - Integrates virtual assistants (VAs) through coaching, training, and management.         - Addresses challenges in finding and managing virtual talent, reducing owner burnout and costs. 2. Thorough Vetting Process:         - Includes background checks and psychological assessments for well-suited virtual assistants.         - Maintains client confidentiality and operational efficiency. 3. Empowerment of Women in Latin America:         - Provides meaningful job opportunities, positively impacting women in the region.         - Demonstrates a commitment to social impact and gender equality. 4. Tailored Call Service for Law Firms:         - Enhances client communication and call handling for law firms.         - Utilizes expertise in sales and telecommunications to improve service quality. 5. Focus on Supporting Law Firms:         - Coaches work with VAs, and business coaches assist law firms in integrating virtual assistants.         - Addresses mental health support and prioritizes helping female law firm owners manage work-life balance.   Resources:  www.stafi.cc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetStafi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-gomesstafi/   Additional Resources:    https://www.pilmma.org/aiworkshop https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind  

Mommywood
From Survival to Surrogacy: Aimee McGuire's Second Act in Life & Hollywood

Mommywood

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 71:26


Aimee is an actress/writer living in Los Angeles. As a kid, she would tell stories to anyone that would listen- most of them not true. Instead of accepting that she was a pesky, lying little child, she did some soul searching at the ripe age of 10 and realized it was her future to be a storyteller!Fast forwarding to today, she has momentum with her acting career, and has developed her voice as a writer. She's ready to tell her tall tales to executives who pay her for them! Aimee writes features that are led by interesting, dynamic and funny female characters, and loves to find levity even in dark moments of life… like cancer! Her current WIP, Breasties, is about her personal experience making friends while undergoing treatment for breast cancer.Favorite things: breakfast burritos, dogs, Taylor Swift, low maintenance plants, and therapy.You can catch Aimee as an actress in the upcoming A24 film, Opus (in theaters March 14th), and in Season 3 (Episode 4) of AMC's Dark Winds. ..........Interview with actress Aimee McGuire about her cancer journey, surrogacy experience, and return to acting.Key Takeaways- Aimee was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 in 2022, underwent treatment, and is now cancer-free- She and her husband are pursuing surrogacy to have children, facing both emotional and financial challenges- Aimee's experience has given her a renewed appreciation for acting and a fresh perspective on her career- She emphasizes the importance of community support and maintaining hope throughout difficult journeysTopicsCancer Diagnosis and Treatment- Diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2022 at age 33- No family history or genetic markers for breast cancer- Treatment included chemotherapy, double mastectomy, lymph node removal, and radiation- Underwent fertility preservation before treatment, resulting in two viable embryos- Currently cancer-free but in medically-induced menopause to prevent hormone-related recurrenceSurrogacy Journey- Pursuing surrogacy due to inability to carry children post-cancer treatment- Working with a family member as surrogate to reduce costs and maintain a personal connection- Facing financial challenges, redirecting funds from other areas of life to support the process- Managing the surrogacy process independently without an agency, which is time-consuming but cost-effective- Experienced one unsuccessful embryo transfer, preparing for the next attemptReturn to Acting- Excited to return to auditioning after cancer treatment- Faced challenges with changing appearance due to hair regrowth, requiring multiple headshot sessions- Found a renewed appreciation for acting and the audition process- Believes life experiences, including cancer, have informed and deepened her acting abilities- More organized in managing the business side of actingEmotional and Mental Impact- Uses humor as a coping mechanism throughout her journey- Emphasizes the importance of community support, both in-person and online- Struggles with unsolicited opinions and judgments about surrogacy and fertility choices- Maintains hope as a primary source of strength during difficult timesFinancial Considerations- Cancer treatment was expensive even with good insurance- Some necessary treatments and therapies not covered by insurance- Surrogacy process is costly, requiring careful financial planning and sacrifices- Pursuing independent surrogacy journey to reduce agency fees and overall costs

Court TV Podcast
Lori Daybell Maintains Her Innocence In New Interview | Opening Statements Podcast

Court TV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 43:27


Lori Daybell's uncle, Rex Conner, reacts to her statements as she speaks out weeks ahead of her Arizona murder trial. Plus, a fifteen-year-old is charged with killing his mother and says he was inspired by a documentary about the Menendez brothers.To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/)Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Jim Broyles and Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell.

Headline News
China maintains reasonable, steady defense spending growth: spokesperson

Headline News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 4:45


A Chinese military spokesperson says the country's defense spending has maintained reasonable and steady growth over the past years.

Crime Alert with Nancy Grace
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, Suspect in Tupac Shakur's Death Speaks Out, Maintains Innocence | Crime Alert 12PM 03.06.25

Crime Alert with Nancy Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 4:42 Transcription Available


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REAL Talk
Thrive Allen County reacts to cuts, Humboldt's Growing Place maintains funding, Iola wrestlers make a state-ment in Salina

REAL Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 4:18


It's the weekend! Here's a look at our top stories for Saturday, March 1. Find these articles and much more in today's paper and on our website, iolaregister.com.

High-Income Business Writing
#366: The Conversation Your AI Is Dying to Have with You

High-Income Business Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 8:51


Episode Overview: In this episode, I explain why a conversational approach to AI interactions is more effective than massive, complex prompts — and how this mirrors natural human communication patterns. Key Points: 1. The Common Mistake Many users dump massive amounts of information into single prompts. Some AI experts promote complex, lengthy prompts that users blindly copy. This approach lacks organic interaction and outsources critical thinking. 2. The Human Conversation Model Consider how we naturally handle complex discussions with colleagues. We don't monologue for 20 minutes straight. Information sharing happens through natural back-and-forth dialogue. 3. Better Approach: The Conversational Method Start with essential information using the 3R framework: Role: Tell AI what perspective to adopt. Reference: Provide necessary context. Requirements: Specify what you need. Let AI respond before adding more context. Build the conversation iteratively. 4. Why This Works Better Helps both AI and humans process information more effectively. Supports natural "chain of thought reasoning." Similar to building a house: methodical, step-by-step approach. Allows for unexpected insights and creative solutions. 5. Benefits Keeps your own thinking and problem-solving skills sharp. Leads to more meaningful exchanges. Helps uncover possibilities you hadn't considered. Maintains human agency in the interaction. Notable Quote: "When we treat AI like a conversation partner rather than a command-line interface, we tap into its full potential." Takeaway: Approach AI interactions as you would a thoughtful discussion with a respected colleague — start with essentials and build the conversation naturally.

RBN Energy Blogcast
Pride and Joy - PADD 3 Maintains Dominant Position on Shale Production, Extensive Refining Capacity

RBN Energy Blogcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 11:34


The Church of Christ Wheeler Area
Mission of the Church - Fostering a Culture that Maintains Healthy Relationships - Britt McCarter

The Church of Christ Wheeler Area

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 29:01


Mission of the Church - Fostering a Culture that Maintains Healthy Relationships - Britt McCarter by The Church of Christ Wheeler Area

Eternal Ethics - With Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
Why God Maintains the World (1:18)

Eternal Ethics - With Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 37:42


The final Mishna of the first chapter sounds very similar to its second one. In it we learn the three things upon which the world endures which is quite similar to the teaching of the three things upon which the world stands. In explaining the distinction we learn a fundamental principle about the relationship and […]

The Investing Podcast
GDP Comes in Cold & Fed Maintains Rates | January 30, 2025 – Morning Market Briefing

The Investing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 19:10


Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss this morning's GDP numbers, yesterday's Fed meeting, and various earnings. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

How To Be Awesome At Everything Podcast
313. How To Be Awesome At Obsessing Over The Small Things

How To Be Awesome At Everything Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 22:09


This is one of those things that I wish I would have understood as clearly in my 20s and 30s as I do now in my 40s… but I guess that's living and learning. It's the understanding that the small things are what matters.  The small things we do or don't do everyday.  It's what Warren Buffet describes as the power of compounding interest.  It's building a little snow ball and rolling it down a very long hill.  It's slow then it's fast.  This is my problem with the whole - don't sweat the small stuff thing. I appreciate not having anxiety and worrying about every little thing but at the same time - when you give yourself a pass on the habits that would add up to the person you want to be - things like - making the sales calls, lifting weights, eating healthy, taking your supplements, doing regular doctors visits, having the uncomfortable conversations, avoiding toxic things in the environment and toxic people…  You miss the little things - that add up to the big things. We're unpacking it today!  You wake up one day with a chronic disease and you're like when did this happen?  It started 20 years ago.  When did this happen? It happened today!   It's the TINY decision you decided to do or not do that didn't seem like it mattered.  It compounds - and it's almost invisible. It's slow then it's fast. That's why it's so easy to overlook the small things.  If you are competitive like me - know that most people overlook the small things - which gives you a competitive advantage if you obsess over the small things.  This mindset change is everything. It's realizing that small actions - hundreds of small actions stack up over time to create big change.  Here are some examples across different areas of life: Personal Development    *    Reading for 10 minutes a day: Over a year, this adds up to about 12–15 books, enriching knowledge and perspectives.    *    Journaling one line of gratitude: Shifts mindset to focus on positivity and resilience.    *    Writing down one lesson learned: Helps build wisdom and awareness through reflection.    *    Practicing deep breathing for 2 minutes: Builds mindfulness and reduces stress, with lasting effects on mental clarity. Health and Wellness    *    Stretching for 5 minutes: Enhances flexibility and prevents injuries over time.    *    Taking the stairs: Improves cardiovascular health and builds strength in small ways.    *    Drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning: Boosts hydration and kickstarts metabolism.    *    Adding one vegetable to meals: Slowly shifts your diet toward more whole, nutritious foods. Relationships    *    Complimenting or appreciating one person daily: Strengthens connections and builds goodwill.    *    Spending 5 distraction-free minutes with loved ones: Deepens emotional bonds over time.    *    Sending a quick check-in text: Maintains friendships and relationships without requiring large time commitments. Professional Growth    *    Writing or brainstorming for 5 minutes: Over time, this can result in innovative ideas or improved skills.    *    Networking with one person weekly: Grows a professional network exponentially over time.    *    Learning one new word or skill daily: Adds up to 365 small improvements in a year. Financial Habits    *    Saving a small amount every day: Even $5 daily grows to $1,825 in a year, which can compound further with investments.    *    Tracking one expense daily: Builds financial awareness and helps identify patterns over time.    *    Skipping one impulse purchase: Redirecting that money toward savings or investments compounds into financial stability. Creativity    *    Doodling or sketching for 2 minutes: Enhances creativity and visual thinking skills.    *    Capturing one photo a day: Trains your eye to see beauty and inspiration in the mundane.    *    Writing 50 words daily: Adds up to a novel in a year! Remember it's building a little snow ball and rolling it down a very longgggg hill!!

Slauson Girl Speaks
Brandon Spencer Received 40 Years For a USC Shooting But Maintains His Innocence

Slauson Girl Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 23:10


In 2012, a shooting near USC left 4 people injured—but no one killed. Despite this, Brandon Spencer, a young man from Inglewood, was sentenced to 40 years in prison. What makes his case even more complicated? He has always maintained his innocence. Just two months earlier, two foreign exchange students were tragically killed at USC, and the pressure to solve that case was mounting. Brandon's journey behind bars has been anything but easy. Over the last decade, he has worked to go from a level 4 to a level 2 prison, and he's spent that time working relentlessly to prove his innocence. Now, he's teamed up with the Innocence Project, hoping to get his case re-examined. I had the chance to speak with Brandon from prison, where he shared his story.

Cheers to Your Success!
211: [Client Interview] How Rachel Maintains a 35-Pound Weight Loss for the Long-Term: A Metabolic Fix Success Story

Cheers to Your Success!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 46:38


OVERVIEW: In this episode of Cheers to Your Success! I welcome back one of my incredible Metabolic Fix clients for her third appearance on the podcast! After losing 35 pounds sustainably through the Metabolic Fix protocol and personalized 1:1 coaching, she's now in the maintenance phase—and thriving. We dive into what it really takes to maintain significant weight loss long-term without restrictive diets, burnout, or yo-yoing back to old habits. She shares how she's kept the weight off, what's changed since transitioning into maintenance, and the mindset shifts that have made this journey sustainable and empowering. If you've ever wondered how to achieve lasting results while feeling your best, this episode is a must-listen. Key Takeaways: The biggest mindset shifts she made after reaching her weight loss goal. Why maintenance isn't about “doing less” but continuing to prioritize your health. How the Metabolic Fix protocol makes long-term maintenance simple, effective, and realistic. How personalized coaching helped her navigate the ups and downs of her journey. The importance of building sustainable habits that align with your lifestyle. RESOURCES: Join my FREE Build & Burn Challenge here: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/build Take my brand new Phase Assessment Quiz To See If You're Ready For Fat Loss by clicking: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/phase-quiz Join my group coaching waitlist here: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/group-coaching-waitlist-1

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
Richard Allen Maintains Innocence, Prepares for Appeal Ahead of Delphi Sentencing

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 9:03


Richard Allen Maintains Innocence, Prepares for Appeal Ahead of Delphi Sentencing  In this chilling episode, we delve into the unsolved murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, two teenage girls who were brutally killed while hiking in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017. We explore the chilling details of the case, the ongoing investigation, and the impact this tragedy has had on the small town of Delphi. Key Takeaways: Learn about the Delphi murders and the tragic circumstances surrounding the disappearance and deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German. Explore the ongoing investigation and the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving this cold case. Hear from residents of Delphi about the impact of the murders on their community and their ongoing search for answers. Discuss potential theories and suspects, while maintaining respect for the victims and their families. Listen Now and Uncover the Truth Behind the Delphi Murders! Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com