Podcasts about Making Room

At electric vehicle charging stations across the US, some drivers overstay their time at “fast-chargers,” which are designed to help drivers quickly charge their cars and get back on the road. To resolve this unkind behavior, one of the largest charging networks has implemented strict time limits at some of its busiest stations. When a vehicle's battery charge reaches eighty-five percent, the driver must make room for the next car in need of a charge. The apostle Paul encouraged believers in Jesus to humbly “value others above [themselves]” (Philippians 2:3). He addressed an issue that was grating the Philippian church—self-centeredness. The people desired recognition and distinction, not from pure motives but from “selfish ambition” (v. 3). Paul urged the believers to have the mind of Christ and to look “to the interests of the others” (v.4). This didn’t mean that they should forget their own needs in an unhealthy way, but that they would care for others' needs as those who “have the same mindset as Christ Jesus” (v. 5). The apostle encouraged the Philippians to empty themselves of pride and to humbly make room for others. The ultimate motivation for making room? Love. As we seek to imitate Christ’s example each day (vv. 6-11), He can help us make room for others by viewing them with His loving eyes.

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Today, I am beginning a series of Monday Motivations all about Making Room for the Holidays. Over the next four weeks I will give you ideas for making room in your home, your budget, your schedule and your heart. I know it's only October, and I promise not to play Christmas music, but if we wait until December to make room in our space, finances, calendars and ourselves, we will likely become overwhelmed and default to survival mode. My aim for this series is to give you ideas and tools to make room for not just surviving, but thriving in and truly enjoying the holiday season. NOTES & LINKSFor full show notes and the  FREE Making Room in Your Home Check List visit theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM#35"Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

On Sunday, September 28th, Pastor Charles Crisapulli delivered a powerful message titled “Making Room,” drawn from the story in 2 Kings 4. He unpacked the passage through the lens of three W's: The Widow, The Willing, and The Work. Charles reminded us that as our community continues to grow, we must keep creating space, like placing out a jar, for God to fill. We pray that this message blesses you, encourages you and ultimately draws you closer to our Saviour, Jesus Christ. For more information on UniHill Church, including service times, what we believe and how to find us, please visit: https://www.unihillchurch.com.au/contact-us-bundoora.

For many of us, faith has been shaped by pressure to perform and produce. But in John 15, Jesus gives us another way: abiding in the True Vine. In this episode, Gem Fadling sits down with artist and author Bette Dickinson to explore how God as the loving Vinedresser leads us not toward exhaustion, but toward flourishing. If you’ve felt weighed down by striving or longed for a slower, more organic spirituality, this conversation will help you rediscover a rooted, fruitful faith. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why God’s primary concern isn’t productivity but flourishing The difference between an industrial approach to faith and an organic one How natural seasons reflect Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection The meaning of abiding as our place of belonging and identity in Christ How to trust fruit will emerge over time without forced busyness Resources & References Mentioned: The Art of Vinemaking: Flourishing in a Productivity-Driven Culture Making Room in Advent by Bette Dickinson John 15: The Vine and the Branches About Today’s Guest – Bette DickinsonBette Dickinson is a prophetic artist, author, and contemplative guide. Through her writing, artwork, and teaching, she invites others to encounter God’s presence in embodied and imaginative ways. She is the author of The Art of Vinemaking and Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder. ______________________________________________________ Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Karl Vaters interviews Leanne Friesen about grief. Specifically, how pastors, family members, and other caring people can help give people the room to process their grief when they go through a profound loss. Karl and Leanne also talk about how to process those feelings ourselves.Leanne is a former pastor and is the author of Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things after Death and Loss. She talks with wisdom and compassion about the difficult, but important principles she learned as she went through the death of her sister more than a decade ago.Links:Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things after Death and LossInstagram: @Grieving.Room and @leanne_friesenLeanneFriesen.comFacebook: A Little Bit of Grieving Room Bonus videoHow to Give People Room When They're Not “Getting Over” Their Grief, with Leanne FriesenKarl Vaters interviews Leanne Friesen about one of the hardest aspects of grief – what happens when you can't seem to “get over it” the way people seem to think you should?As Leanne explains, when a loved one dies, the ones who have lost them need room for grief to be a part of their lives for the rest of their life. By recognizing this, they can deal with it in a much healthier way.Links:Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things after Death and LossTo get Bonus Content every week, click here to become a Financial Partner, or here to subscribe to the Free Weekly Newsletter.

All Christians are called to be hospitable, but that doesn't mean hospitality looks the same for everyone. Today we'll hear about the “why” of hospitality and we'll also explore creative ways to open our home and life to others, no matter our circumstances.Link to handout: https://regardinghim.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Making-Room-breakout-session.pdf Reach out at: unshakenpsalm622@gmail.com Christ the Word Sermons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-the-word-church-sermons/id1515599033 Christ the Word Truth and Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-the-word-church-sunday-classes/id1699277705 Fellow Heirs Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fellow-heirs/id171490

Medical practices themselves are adding advanced practice clinicians at a record pace. Who are the market winners and losers from this shift in the healthcare workforce? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate the market impact “Medical Practices Making Room for Advanced Practice Clinicians,” on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Karl Vaters interviews Leanne Friesen about grief. Specifically, how pastors, family members, and other caring people can help give people the room to process their grief when they go through a profound loss. Karl and Leanne also talk about how to process those feelings ourselves.Leanne is a former pastor and is the author of Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things after Death and Loss. She talks with wisdom and compassion about the difficult, but important principles she learned as she went through the death of her sister more than a decade ago.Links:Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things after Death and LossInstagram: @Grieving.Room and @leanne_friesenLeanneFriesen.comFacebook: A Little Bit of Grieving Room Bonus videoHow to Give People Room When They're Not “Getting Over” Their Grief, with Leanne FriesenKarl Vaters interviews Leanne Friesen about one of the hardest aspects of grief – what happens when you can't seem to “get over it” the way people seem to think you should?As Leanne explains, when a loved one dies, the ones who have lost them need room for grief to be a part of their lives for the rest of their life. By recognizing this, they can deal with it in a much healthier way.Links:Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things after Death and LossTo get Bonus Content every week, click here to become a Financial Partner, or here to subscribe to the Free Weekly Newsletter.

Bo invites us to remember that Jesus promised to fill us with his Spirit and to ask, "do we have room in our lives for God's presence—for his power, revelation, and glory?"

This special BEST of West of Twin Peaks Radio features chats and deep sonic dives with four recent female guest artists, who all released spectacular new albums over the summer:  San Francisco's Anna Hillburg's "Dangerously Impressionable," Sasha Reynolds and the new Fieldress LP "It's a Lot," Yea-Ming Chen's new band Ryli and their debut LP "Come and Get Me," and indie/jazz/pop/folk/psych songbird Mae Powell and her internationally acclaimed new album, "Making Room for the Light."  

Doug Dahl with The Wise Drive answers whether drivers must leave extra room for commercial vehicles. He details the laws, blind zones, and stopping distances that make safe space essential on Washington roads. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-making-room-for-commercial-vehicles/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #CommercialVehicles #SemiTrucks #RoadSafety #StoppingDistance #BlindZones #TargetZero

As the first Christians made room for sincere love and hospitality inside the community of faith, the New Testament reveals that Christ brought them into new places of spiritual maturity. In his letter to the church in Romans, Paul helps the early church to see that it is from that maturity that they are equipped and sent to bring the same grace and courage into a riskier, less inviting world.

Jazzy vocalist Mae Powell has experienced a major break-up. The kind of major break-up that led her to move to the farm where her mom lives so that she could take the time to process and figure out her next steps. Eventually she wrote “Where Will Love Go?” for her new album Making Room for the Light. Accustomed to devoting all of her attention to that one person that was no longer there, Powell felt overwhelmed by the love and care that she could no longer funnel through. Writing helped her figure things out and led her to realize that she’d need to learn to love herself before she could send that love anywhere else.  

This week Sam Talbert joins us to discus what it means to have hospitality in all spaces of our lives, and how that can translate into forming relationships that open up opportunities to talk about Jesus (in not a weird way).  Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Jesus loved tables. The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. And the Son of Man came…eating and drinking. Perhaps we can learn something about evangelism: who doesn't love a table?The sermon today is titled "Making Room For Jesus." This sermon is the eighteenth installment in our series "Follow Me." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 13:1-2 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 24, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Spiritual Formation.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):John Mark Comer, Practicing The Way.David Lipscomb, “Can We Too Rigidly Follow God's Law,” Gospel Advocate 53 (9 March 1911) 303 Darryl Tippens, Pilgrim Heart.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Emily shares how service shapes our identity, connects us to one another, and strengthens our communities. With stories from her own journey, she challenges us to see service not as a requirement, but as a way of life.

Jesus' ministry was defined by the table. He made outsiders insiders and used meals to teach grace. We'll explore Luke 14:12–24 and the radical hospitality of the kingdom. Opening our homes is a spiritual discipline, not a social luxury. When we understand our homes as extensions of God's grace in our lives, then we aren't letting people into our space, we are making space for people in God's grace. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

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In this episode, we dig into what it really means to make room at the table. We reflect on how the Lord has made room for us at His table and the importance of following His example. For some, hospitality feels natural, while for others it can feel uncomfortable—but it always begins with the heart. We talk through checking our hearts, the practical steps of preparing to host, and the call to be obedient even when it's hard. Most of all, we want you to remember this truth: God created you to be uniquely you, with a powerful purpose on this planet.

Play, connection, and the chaos of everyday parenting - this episode of Mucked Up My Self-Care dives into how play can be both a lifeline and a stressor for moms. Jill and Linda share real stories of finding joy in messy moments, how intentional play shifts their energy, and why sometimes self-care looks like sitting on the floor with your kids (even when you'd rather not). From sibling squabbles to popsicle-stick self-care activities, they explore how to weave self-care into family life without losing themselves.In this episode, you'll learn:How highs and lows can help reframe both overwhelm and joy in motherhood.Why play is a surprising but powerful form of self-care for moms (and kids).Practical ways to use play to reset your family's energy when chaos hits.When play works and when it totally backfires.Creative ideas for simple, low-energy play activities (like cars on your back or popsicle-stick self-care).How to navigate overstimulation when everyone wants your attention at once.The importance of shifting perspective so self-care doesn't just become survival care.Self-care doesn't always mean time away, it often means stepping into the chaos with a different lens. Whether it's pulling out a board game, painting flowerpots, or letting your child drive toy cars across your back, play can become an unexpected pathway to connection and care. And yes, sometimes it's messy, interrupted, and imperfect, but that's what makes it real. Until next week, we hope you can unstuck your muck!

Are you running on empty? In a world that celebrates hustle, many of us live with no room to breathe—no margin in our schedules, budgets, emotions, or spiritual lives. In this practical and powerful series, Margin: Making Space for What Matters, we'll learn how to create healthy space in four key areas: time, finances, emotions, and faith. God never meant for us to live maxed out and burnt out. When we build margin into our lives, we make room for rest, generosity, peace, and deeper connection with God and others. Discover how less stress and more space can actually lead to more purpose.

If you would like to join live, please visit: SIT CLUB If you would like to donate to Davin as an energetic exchange for these offerings, please do so here: DONATE -- Born out of the pandemic, Sit Club began in September of 2020 and continues every Sunday morning at 10am CT. Typically an hour in length, an intimate group of all ages, genders and races, from all over the world gathers on Zoom to sit in guided meditation, contemplate a reading and then share in conversation. Each gathering is centered around a spiritual theme chosen and guided by Davin. Youngs Buddhism is often the framework through which the readings and practices are approached, but no particular religious or philosophical ideology is subscribed to.

In a world that constantly pushes us to hustle harder and do more, this week's conversation is a breath of fresh air. I sat down with the wise and grace-filled Kari Kampakis, and she reminded us of something so important: sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is make peace with accomplishing less in a day.As parents, it's easy to feel like we need to keep up with everything: our careers, commitments, expectations, and a perfectly run household. But what if slowing down is actually the bravest and most obedient thing we can do? Kari gives us permission to step back, breathe, and create space for the things that really matter.Here are four takeaways from our conversation:How doing less can actually strengthen your parenting and your peaceWhy margin in your schedule creates more room for spiritual growthWays to listen to God's leading in the pace of your family lifeThe freedom that comes when you stop chasing “shoulds” and start embracing “enough”Kari Kampakis is a mom of four daughters, a bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Girl Mom Podcast. Her books, including Love Her Well and More Than a Mom, have encouraged countless women to parent with purpose, grace, and deep faith. Kari's message is always full of wisdom and grounded in truth and this conversation is no different.I hope this episode helps you take a deep breath and remember: you don't have to do it all to be a faithful parent.(00:00) Introduction to Parenting Dynamics(03:08) Navigating the Challenges of Modern Parenting(05:58) Building Lifelong Relationships with Our Children(08:47) The Importance of Connection in Parenting(12:07) Embracing Imperfection in Parenting(16:24) Embracing Vulnerability in Parenting(17:16) Navigating Big Emotions(18:40) Understanding Adolescent Emotional Development(20:32) Staying Grounded as a Parent(24:01) Connecting Before Correcting(27:32) Self-Care for Moms(30:00) Modeling Healthy Behaviors for Future GenerationsConnect with KariKariKampakis.comInstagramGirl Mom podcastResources MentionedKari's booksRaising Kind Daughters episode on The Christian Parenting PodcastChristian Parenting resourcesA Great Cloud of Witnesses prayer journalThe Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code CPPODCAST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if the very habits that fill your day could also bring you freedom from stress and anxiety?

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God is goodness in Himself. The miracle of creation is a manifestation of His goodness. In this parable, we are called to recognize that our salvation is not by our our means. Indeed, we cannot redeem ourselves. All we can do is recognize our own sinfulness and beseech God for the grace to assist us in this life. He owes us nothing.

Life gets busy, but Jesus calls us to slow down and make room for people. Learn how to live at God's speed and love others the way He loves us!

Join us for today's Our Daily Bread devotional by Karen Pimpo, taken from Psalm 68:1-10. Today's devotional is read by Lucy. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you.We hope that you have enjoyed today's reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybreadeurope on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: odb.org/subscribe

The Collective Talk with Rachelle FranceySeason 4Ester Fomenkohttps://www.instagram.com/ester.fomenko/Rachelle Franceyhttps://www.instagram.com/kenziepoo/Collective Talkhttps://www.instagram.com/collectivetalk/Need prayer? Send us a message here https://www.theoceanschurch.com/contactStay Connected- Oceans Church: https://tinyurl.com/y9mdx8avOceans Church Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9llms4kOceans Church Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycnwmn67Mark Francey Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/yagop5gt

If the waiting feels heavy right now, you're not the only one. I know what it's like to carry a longing that hasn't been met yet — to wonder how to keep living fully when the ache is still here.In this mini episode, I'm sharing a practice that's helped me again and again: making room for beauty in the waiting. Because beauty has a way of reviving our hearts when we least expect it. Not as a way to distract yourself, but as a way to breathe, open your heart, and let God meet you here.I'll talk about why beauty can draw you outside of yourself, soften the ache, and even make you more receptive to the gifts He's giving right now. My hope is that you'll leave with encouragement, fresh perspective, and a renewed permission to move slower, look up, and allow beauty to revive you in your waiting.P.S. For the first time ever, we're sharing a few of our most-loved TIS workshops in a special 48-hour flash sale next week. Are you on our email list? Hop on [here➜]—you won't want to miss it. P.P.S. If this episode stirs something in you—a desire to live with more peace, confidence, and hope in the middle of your own “space between”—that's exactly what we walk through together in The Intentional Single's 6-month program. Our next cohort opens September 16–23—join the waitlist [here ➜] to be the first to hear about the Early Bird.P.P.P.S. And mark your calendar—we're hosting a free live event on Thursday, September 18 at 7pm CT. Consider this your official invite! Stay in the know on all things TIS! Subscribe to our Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom FREE biweekly Newsletter! You can look forward to book recs, cycle syncing, workouts, ways to grow spiritually, literally all the things! Subscribe if you want to join club-i-look-forward-to-wednesdays. Learn more about The Intentional Single: https://www.theintentionalsingle.com/ Contact Maria & Meghan: hello@theintentionalsingle.com

Fr. Ryan preached this homily on August 3, 2025. The readings are from Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23, Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17, Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 & Luke 12:13-21. — Connect with us! Website: slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

There are different parts of our hearts that work together like a symphony, and though some parts are ready for God to come and be present, other parts are not.  What are the parts of us that are not ready for God? And how can we begin to work on opening those parts up to God? Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Bay Area singer-songwriter Mae Powell‘s debut album on Karma Chief Records, Making Room for the Light, serves up a West-coast brand of vintage, pastel-colored, jazz-meets-indie-pop beauty akin to Atlanta’s Faye Webster. Her latest single “Contact High” has origins in conversations with Powell’s elderly neighbor about a song with the spirit of being high socially, but […] The post Mae Powell: “Contact High” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on The Good Life EDU Podcast, we close out the summer by welcoming internationally renowned education expert Dr. Dylan Wiliam to the show for a timely conversation at the intersection of formative assessment, teacher growth, and artificial intelligence in education. As AI tools become more accessible in schools, this discussion explores how educators can respond thoughtfully, leveraging technology to enhance instruction while staying grounded in proven practices that support deep learning. Dr. Wiliam shares insights from decades of research, addresses the limitations of AI in feedback and assessment, and offers practical ideas for how teachers and school leaders can begin to navigate this emerging era. Whether you're curious about AI's role in instructional coaching, redesigning assessment, or creating space for meaningful professional growth, this episode provides a powerful and thought-provoking perspective from one of education's leading voices. Where to find the book Making Room for Impact: https://www.corwin.com/books/room-for-impact-284976?srsltid=AfmBOoqkoq2ZtYt0kKWhbVCcmHaS7C7-j5lyzoCjcQ0tHqfusVUhVKXB Connect with Dr. Dylan Wiliam at https://www.dylanwiliam.org/Dylan_Wiliams_website/Welcome.html

Phyllis and Dr. Glenn Hill sit down with Elijah Runyan, Director of Certified Coaching for Connection Codes, to dive deep into the world of neurodivergence and emotional connection. Both Elijah and Dr. Glenn share personal stories of what it's like to live with unique emotional wiring—where everyday experiences, like dishes left undone or mismatched hangers, can trigger intense pain experiences. Through candid reflections, they reveal how shame and loneliness can take hold when these experiences go unseen or misunderstood, and how learning to process pain instead of judging it opens the door to authentic connection. This episode highlights how the Connection Codes framework—centered on regard, curiosity, and emotional awareness—has transformed their relationships, helping them move from miscommunication to genuine closeness with their families and partners.Links and Resources:Download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@connectioncodes?si=phORYBsGMOOrj9mA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out how to become a Certified Coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/certified-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find a coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/coaches#find-a-coach-menu⁠Connect with Elijah here: https://www.runyanstronghealth.com/Chapters: 00:00:00 - Opening Up: Why This Conversation Matters00:00:56 - What Neurodivergence Really Feels Like00:04:22 - When “Different” Becomes a Daily Struggle00:07:41 - From Shame to Identity: The Pain Behind Control00:12:14 - Why Being Seen Is More Powerful Than Being Helped00:21:15 - Raising Kids While Feeling Misunderstood00:22:22 - Making Room for Everyday Pain00:22:33 - Teaching Compassion Through Lived Experience00:25:10 - Travel, Triggers, and When Systems Break00:26:57 - Navigating Marriage with a Neurodivergent Lens00:29:13 - How We Learn to Speak Each Other's Language00:30:19 - The Great Hanger Debate (Yes, Really)00:32:37 - Celebrating the Things That Set Us Apart00:35:10 - Final Thoughts on Connection, Curiosity, and Courage

This is Week 3 of our Sermon Series, Voices!Throughout this series, we're hearing from leaders in our church as they teach us about the why behind what we do.This week, we heard from five of our Young Communicators — each one bringing a powerful message that stirred our faith and pointed us back to what really matters.In today's message, we covered:

Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT explores how early attachment disruptions and alexithymia can impair a client's ability to recognize and articulate anger. This interview offers structured strategies to support emotional identification and expression in session. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

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Learn why margin—not just balance—is essential for a sustainable teaching life. This episode features real-life examples of tasks that only happened when margin was built in, showing how intentional space in your schedule can help you manage your studio, reduce overwhelm, and follow through on what truly matters.Support the podcastSubscribe to Amy's email listEpisode Links & Transcript: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode162

Support AND/BOTH: Help us offset production costs while we're growingIn today's episode, Ashley chats with Amy LeClaire, co-owner and president of franchising at Sit Still Kids, shares her journey from magazine publishing in NYC to scaling boutique fitness with Bar Method to revolutionizing the children's haircare industry. In this conversation, Amy discusses how she's built multiple franchise businesses while raising two kids, the importance of work-life integration over balance, and why she believes there's a huge untapped market in specialized services for children. She opens up about navigating the messy middle of parenting teens, the changing landscape of education and career paths, and how taking exceptional care of yourself isn't selfish—it's essential for showing up as your best self in all areas of life.What You'll Learn• How to identify and capitalize on underserved markets (like the 1:92,500 ratio of kids' salons to children under 12)• The difference between building a business versus building a brand, and why that distinction matters for scalability• How to navigate major career transitions while growing a family without sacrificing either• Why work-life integration beats work-life balance, and how companies like Bar Method pioneered flexible work cultures long before it was trendy• The reality of franchise development and what it takes to scale from one location to 150+ nationwide• How to maintain your entrepreneurial edge while co-parenting teens who are figuring out their own paths• Why the traditional college-to-career pipeline might not be the best option for every kid (and the alternatives worth considering)• The importance of modeling resilience and showing your children that adults are still learning and growing too• How to practice "exceptional self-care" as a busy parent and business owner without guilt• Why intuition is an underrated but essential business skill, and how to develop your ability to spot trends before they become mainstreamConnect with Amy LeClaireWebsite: sitstillkids.comInstagram: @sitstillkidsSit Still Kids is expanding to New England with locations opening in the Boston area and Providence!Connect with Ashley:Website: https://dovetaildesigns.coPodcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/AND/BOTH Community: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/andboth-communityDovetail® App: https://airtable.com/appn6w6IWipJYIuA3/pagZys7UnECzM46iJ/formSocial:Instagram: @dovetailappFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dovetaildesigns.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/

Hi friend, Do you crave deeper friendships—but feel like life is too chaotic to nurture them? Maybe your calendar is packed, your house feels too messy to host, or your expectations for friendship have quietly become barriers instead of bridges. In this heart-to-heart conversation, I'm joined by Cecelia Curtis of The Friendship Tour Podcast to unpack the hidden “clutter” that keeps many of us from forming meaningful, life-giving relationships. We talk about: The myth of microwave friendships (spoiler: real connection takes time!) How unmet expectations, mental load, and busyness sabotage connection What it means to be a friend and make space to receive friendship The power of community and why we were never meant to do life alone This one is for the woman who's longing for connection—but feels like she just doesn't have the capacity. There is a way to make room. Let's talk about how to start small and real.

Six months into this podcast journey, I'm taking a moment to pause not out of burnout, but obedience. In today's short and heartfelt episode, I share what God's been stirring in me: a call to step away for the month of July, not to rest from the work, but to return to the Vine. I hope it encourages you to slow down and listen too. See you in August, friends. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us: Website: https://www.narcelyruiz.com/podcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/upstreampursuit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpstreamPursuit/

Speaker: Pastor Rick Bertrand

This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson sits down with Gordon Wintrob, co-founder and CTO of Newfront, to talk about bringing AI into one of the slowest-moving industries: insurance.Gordon shares how Newfront is redesigning the broker experience with automation and AI—from parsing 200-page policies in seconds to helping HR teams save weeks of work. They discuss building AI tools that clients actually trust, how to manage risk in regulated industries, and why embedding AI into company culture matters as much as the code.Also in this episode: • Why insurance is one of the last big frontiers for tech • What makes a good AI use case in complex workflows • The story behind Benji, Newfront's internal AI assistant • How to foster internal adoption from hiring to hackathons • What regulation and SOC 2 mean for AI innovationThis is a real look at what happens when AI goes beyond chatbots and into core business infrastructure.Subscribe to The AI Report:https://theaireport.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin the community:https://www.skool.com/the-ai-report-community/aboutChapters:(00:00) Reimagining the Insurance Stack(01:06) Why Insurance Feels So Behind(02:41) How Brokers Work and Where AI Fits(05:08) Founding Newfront With Future Tech in Mind(06:59) Automating Contract Review at Scale(08:49) Working With Startups and Industry Giants(10:19) What It's Like Serving Diverse Client Profiles(12:17) Making Room for Value-Add Conversations(13:28) Key AI Tools: Benji, Gap Analysis, and More(15:29) Why Products Succeed or Fail in Legacy Fields(16:39) Creating a Culture of Technical Curiosity(18:25) From Engineering to Recruiting: AI in the Org(19:30) Equity, Values, and Ownership at Scale(21:50) What Keeps Traditional Brokerages Behind(23:43) AI as a Signal of Operator Leverage(25:22) Who Newfront Builds For(25:56) Staying Compliant While Moving Fast(28:39) Managing Data Risk in a Privacy-Critical Industry(29:01) Vendor Security and SOC 2 in AI Development(30:25) Expanding AI Beyond the Frontend(31:58) CTO Strategy and Time Allocation(32:54) Staying Up-to-Date in a Fast-Shifting Landscape(34:42) Building With Purpose in a Legacy System(36:11) Connect With Gordon

Back when the world was on lockdown, DJ EFN was in the delivery room becoming a second-time Dad in the middle of a pandemic. This week's throwback episode takes it all the way back to 2020, when newborn life collided with masks, meltdowns, and madness. DJ EFN breaks down what it was like prepping his toddler for a new sibling, surviving sleepless nights, and balancing the guilt of getting more rest than his wife. From tough convos around circumcision to full-blown “terrible twos” struggles, this one's packed with the realest parenting gems. Plus, a zoo trip with Wrekonize and the kids that went from chill to chaotic real quick. It's all the joy, frustration, and realness of parenting two under three. If you know, you know! What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:02:05] Making Room for Baby #2 [00:10:08] Zombie Dad Diaries [00:19:40] To Snip or Not to Snip? [00:23:45] Newborn Life Ain't Light [00:34:40] Zoo Day with the Squad  Why Listen: This is fatherhood in full effect. Uncut, unapologetic, and rooted in the culture. The Father Hoods crew delivers the wins, the struggles, and the gems, all wrapped in that one-of-a-kind vibe only they bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God waits for you to commit yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ. Broadcast #6826To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.