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Every entrepreneur dreams of the freedom that comes with success, yet Lloyd Reeb discovered a surprising paradox - the very prosperity he worked so hard to achieve was quietly eroding his freedom and purpose. Instead of letting money become his master, he made the counter-cultural choice to design a life where wealth serves his deeper values rather than dictating his choices. His journey reveals that true entrepreneurial freedom might look radically different than what we've been conditioned to pursue.  Lloyd shares the meaningful artifacts in his office that guide his decisions and keep him grounded in his purpose - from a crystal light bulb gift that reminds him of his unique contribution to a 300-year-old French Bible that represents God's unchanging wisdom to a wooden "Amazing Grace" plaque honoring William Wilberforce's 30-year commitment to ending the slave trade.Key Highlights:How carrying "long-term metrics" in his wallet for decades has helped Lloyd maintain focus on what truly mattersThe intentional decision to decouple wealth from lifestyle to break cycles of entitlementWhy complexity, comfort, and complacency are the three deadliest enemies to living a purpose-driven lifeApplying Charlie Munger's "inversion" approach to identify what would cause you to squander your lifeThe transformative practice of keeping a "Book of Days" to document God's work in and through your lifeWhy financial success creates freedom for mission rather than just lifestyle expansionPractical ways to declutter your life, reduce complexity, and create space for what matters mostQuotable Moments:"Build a successful business in the context of focusing on building a successful life.""It's an interesting question to ask: What level of lifestyle is in your family's best interest? That's different from how much can we afford.""What would I do if I wanted to squander the rest of my life? I would get my life complicated, comfortable, and let my heart become uncompassionate.""Money is a great servant, but a terrible master. We wanted to really demote money from mastery to servant."Watch the full episode on YouTube or continue to stream audio on your favorite podcast platform.

This episode is a special one — made especially for parents of Curiosity Lab students, but meaningful for anyone raising a curious preteen.Inside, Steve shares:Why curiosity is a skill, not a personality trait — and why that mattersThe five core pillars of the Curiosity Lab (and how they work together)Three powerful ways parents can support curiosity at homeA bonus mindset shift that will change how you respond when your child says, “This is hard.”Whether your child is already enrolled in the Curiosity Lab or you're curious about what makes this program so unique, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to support your 10–13-year-old in the most important learning window of their life.Register for the Curiosity Lab at TILC.to/CLhttps://www.globalimpactcouncil.org/gic-curiosity-labs-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents

In this solo episode of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew digs into the deceptively simple world of political catchphrases—what he calls Parker's Pablum. Words like equity, peace, and love thy neighbor get thrown around in today's political and cultural discourse, but what do they really mean? Do they hold up under scrutiny, or are they just flavorless, feel-good soundbites lacking real substance?Andrew explores:The difference between equity and equality—and why it mattersThe complexities of "peace" in a world facing terrorism and tyrannyWhen "love thy neighbor" may be more idealistic than realisticWhether war can ever be justified in the pursuit of peaceThis thought-provoking episode challenges listeners to go beyond surface-level platitudes and think critically about the language shaping our world.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.com Copyright © 2025 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved.

What separates ultra-high-net-worth families from the rest when it comes to managing wealth—and how can the rest of us learn from them?In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, financial advisor Jeff Green shares the financial philosophies and strategies that guide his ultra-wealthy clients, revealing how those same principles can be applied by investors at every level. Spoiler alert: It's not just about having money—it's about having the mindset to keep and grow it for generations. Tune in to hear:What defines “ultra-high-net-worth” and why that mattersThe long-term mindset: Why patience beats speculation every timeHow the ultra-wealthy manage risk (and stay calm during market downturns)Why compounding growth is prioritized over chasing quick winsThe importance of diversification beyond the stock market—real estate, private equity, and moreHow families create stewards of wealth, not just inheritorsThe role of a professional financial team—and why DIY doesn't always work at this levelWhy honest conversations across generations help preserve wealth and valuesAnd more!This episode is a must-listen if you're thinking about your family's legacy, want to help protect your wealth in uncertain times, or are simply curious how the wealthiest among us think differently.

Meet Jen Dean: Photographer, dark alchemist, and guide for personal transformationThe healing power of boudoir photographyWhat is “dark alchemy”? Jen explains the process of facing shadow to reveal the lightReclaiming identity through vulnerability and embodimentJen's personal journey: how she came to this work and why it mattersThe importance of self-love in a culture that profits from insecurityHow her sessions go beyond the photoshoot — creating space for emotional breakthroughsAdvice for women beginning their path of self-explorationLearn more or book with Jen at JenDean.com If you enjoyed this Makers of the USA episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook. Please check out Makers of the USA's YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all and stay safe and healthy.

This week's Passion to Profession features Mark, owner of Paradise Card Breaks, one of the fastest-growing and most community-driven card shops in the hobby. From humble beginnings breaking on Facebook during COVID lockdowns to building a 22-person team in the heart of Las Vegas, Mark shares what it really takes to build a trusted business in today's sports card industry.We talk about:Building a brand without a bankrollCreating experiences that keep collectors coming backBreaking on eBay Live 18 hours a dayWhy celebrity involvement in the hobby mattersThe biggest shift in collector behavior he's seenPreparing to open a second location on the East CoastIf you're thinking about turning your hobby into a profession—or are already in the thick of it—this one hits home.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Paradise Card Breaks: | Instagram | Website | eBay Store Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

How do you house thousands of homeless veterans and win government contracts to scale the mission?In this powerful episode of America's Heroes Group, U.S. Army Veterans Yvette Jones Swanson, Founder of Vet Mentors LLC, and Derrick Green, Government Contracts Expert and SBA/VA-certified business owner, break it all down.How to build ethical, effective housing programs for veteransWhy service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) certification mattersThe dangers of turning veteran housing into a hustleWhat procurement really means — and how to do it rightWhy collaboration between realtors, nonprofits, and contract experts is keySwanson, who has personally housed over 5,000 homeless veterans, and Green, an acquisitions and procurement expert, reveal how their partnership is shaping the future of veteran housing with accountability, integrity, and long-term vision.

What if you already have what it takes to breastfeed your baby—and just need the right support to unlock it?This question is at the heart of my conversation with Lisa Paladino, Certified Nurse Midwife, IBCLC, and a fierce advocate for women and babies. Lisa has decades of experience helping families navigate the powerful, joyous, and sometimes confusing, emotional, and occasionally challenging terrain of breastfeeding. Not just a brilliant clinician, but a graduate of both my Women's Integrative and Functional Medicine and Herbal Medicine for Women training programs… and now, a lifelong friend.Lisa is the passionate founder of Tongue Tie Experts. She's spent decades supporting parents through the intense, sacred, and often confusing path of breastfeeding—especially when things don't go as planned.Lisa's journey from hospital-based nurse and midwife to fierce advocate for women's rights and breastfeeding education is one you won't forget. And what we unpack in this conversation might change how you see everything from nipple pain to infant sleep—and even adult airway health.In this episode, we dive into:What exactly is an IBCLC—and why it mattersThe silent struggle of mastitis, milk supply issues, and painHow breastfeeding shapes your baby's airway—and possibly lifelong healthThe heartbreak of not making enough milk—and how to support yourselfSetting yourself up for breastfeeding success before the baby comesWhy so many moms stop breastfeeding before they want to—and how we can change thatAnd yes… we go there with nipple toughening myths, lactation cookies, pumping in broom closets, and airplane glares. Because we've all been there—or know someone who has.

In this episode of The American Contractor Show, I sit down with Sharuk Khanna—co-founder of XBuild—to talk about where this industry is headed, and why AI isn't just some tech buzzword anymore.We dig into how artificial intelligence is starting to reshape construction from the ground up—starting with estimating, but heading toward a future where jobsites run smoother, decisions are data-backed, and good contractors get rewarded for doing things the right way.This isn't about replacing people—it's about giving the industry a fair shake by creating smarter systems, cutting through the noise, and solving real problems we've dealt with for decades.In This Episode:How AI is already being used in construction (and what's next)Why estimating is the battleground for the future of the tradesWhat XBuild is building—and why it mattersThe growing gap between contractors who embrace change and those who don'tHow AI can fix broken relationships between contractors and insuranceWhy tradesmen will always be needed—tech or no tech

Send us a textIn this powerful episode, Jennifer Pilates guides you through the sacred energies of the 4/4 Portal, a high-frequency numerological gateway for healing, realignment, and spiritual awakening.Discover what the 4/4 Portal means for the collective energy, how to harness it for your own transformation, and why April 2025 marks a turning point for intuitive expansion, emotional clarity, and energetic breakthroughs.Jennifer also invites you into a FREE 30-minute Reiki Healing Session, held tonight, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. EST—no Zoom, no stress, just pure soul care from wherever you are. This healing experience will support your alignment with this portal and gently prepare you for her upcoming Reiki Moon Magic Healing Sessions offered every New & Full Moon.

In this episode, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher and menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, interviews Dr. Anna Cabeca, MD, known as “The Girlfriend Doctor,” DO, OBGYN, FACOG,  and triple-board-certified physician specializing in gynecology, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She is known for her expertise in women's health, hormone balance, and sexual health.This must-listen episode addresses the controversies around menopause hormone therapy and what you need to know about the safety and effectiveness of various treatments.Topics Covered:The key differences between birth control pills and bioidentical hormones Understanding menopause hormone therapy (MHT) and how to personalize it for your unique needsPractical tips for starting hormone therapy and why patches or creams might work better than pillsThe truth about the Women's Health Initiative study and why its findings don't apply to all types of hormone therapySimple ways to support your body's natural hormone detoxification processesDr. Cabeca's holistic approach to hormone health - looking beyond quick fixes to find real solutionsWhy testing mattersThe surprising connection between cholesterol and brain health through hormone productionHow your thyroid, vitamin D levels, and gut health affect your hormonesTips for maintaining intimate health, including safe use of DHEA cream (Julva)A fresh perspective on PCOS and what it means for youWhich ingredients to avoid in hormone creams and whyLinks from the show:Dr. Anna Cabeca's Website: https://drannacabeca.com/Dr. Anna Cabeca's Books: https://amzn.to/4hVfdxrJulva Cream https://bit.ly/43u9rz9Send us a text ✅ Fill out our surveys Support our SPONSORS: Qualia https://bit.ly/42mtvmx CODE MORPHUS15 BEAM Minerals https://bit.ly/43MrfFL Code MORPHUS EnergyBits https://bit.ly/49f05YV Code MORPHUS Livon: https://bit.ly/3EjrcGG CODE MORPHUS Order 1 carton of Lypo-Spheric® Vitamin C at LivOnLabs.com & get 1 carton of B Complex Plus FREE ($56 value) just by adding both products to the cart Timeline: timeline.com/morphus CODE MORPHUS MyVitalC https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf CODE MORPHUS15

Brand mascots are fun, webinars need to step it up, and B2B content doesn't have to be boring! These are just some of the loud takes that marketer extraordinaire Bridget Poetker shares on the latest episode of Talking Too Loud. This week, Savage and Sylvie step into a world where unfiltered personality drives creative inspiration and brand voice. Tune in to learn how Bridget transitioned from agencies and B2B startups to building her very own content collective, why outcomes are more important than outputs, and why being unhinged on LinkedIn is her superpower. Highlights include:Building a Content CollectiveWhy brand voice mattersThe value of experimentation in marketingLinks to Learn More:Follow Bridget Poetker on LinkedInFollow Savage on LinkedInSubscribe to Talking Too Loud on WistiaWatch on YouTubeFollow Talking Too Loud on InstagramFollow Talking Too Loud on TikTokLove what you heard? Leave us a review!On AppleOn Spotify

It was a real treat to reconnect with Austin Kleon for this episode of A Productive Conversation. Before we got into the heart of the conversation, Austin gave us a quick update: his next book Don't Call It Art is in the works, inspired by the playful creativity he's witnessed in his kids. He also mentioned that his once-weekly newsletter has now doubled in frequency—and it continues to be one of the best things I read online.What followed was one of the most down-to-earth, real conversations I've had on the podcast. Austin and I explored how routines shape creative work, why space and time are both essential, and what it means to pay attention in a world that's constantly pulling at you. His approach to creative living—one grounded in ritual, space, boundaries, and self-awareness—is something we can all learn from, whether we're artists, entrepreneurs, or just trying to make a little more room for what matters.Key Discussion PointsAustin's upcoming book Don't Call It Art and how it was inspired by parentingThe power of routine in a creative life—and how Austin structures his dayWhy boundaries (including physical signs on doors) help protect focusUsing analog and digital “zones” for different types of workPaying attention to what you pay attention to—and why it mattersThe idea of a “bliss station” and how space (or time) supports creative flowRevisiting your own journaling and notes as a form of orientation and reflectionThree Connection PointsAustin's websiteKeep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and BadMy "Bliss Station" (circa 2019)Whether you're deep into your own creative practice or trying to carve out more space for it, this conversation with Austin is a reminder that creativity isn't about hustle—it's about attention, boundaries, and giving yourself room to work and think. It's always a joy to talk with Austin, and I hope this episode helps you reconnect with your own creative rhythm. (Originally released April 2019)My New Book!The Productivity Diet is now available! Visit mikevardy.com/lit to learn more and get your copy today.Enjoying the show?The best way to support A Productive Conversation right now is to listen, share, and leave a review wherever you tune in. If you'd like to support the show more directly in the future, stay tuned—something is in the works!

Hey there, and welcome back to Think Thursday from the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast!Today's episode explores why March might actually be a better time to start new habits than January. If you've struggled with keeping those ambitious New Year's resolutions, this might be exactly what you need to hear.What You'll Learn:Why 80% of January 1st resolutions fail—and why it's not your faultThe neuroscience behind habit formation and why timing mattersThe difference between a 31-day challenge (like Dry January) and real, lasting changeHow seasonal shifts in neurochemistry can actually help your motivationThe Fresh Start Effect—and why March, Mondays, and birthdays are prime times for changeScience-Backed Insights:Dr. Nora Volkow (National Institute on Drug Abuse) explains how temporary alcohol breaks reset tolerance but don't rewire drinking habitsDr. Katie Milkman (University of Pennsylvania) on the power of temporal landmarks in goal-settingDr. Trevor Kashi on how sudden transitions (like post-holiday resolutions) can shock our brain's reward systemDr. John Arden on how spring's increasing daylight boosts serotonin levels, naturally improving motivation

Send us a textHost Benjamin Ard breaks down the latest AI news every marketer needs to know from the past seven days.What you'll learn in this episode:How Baidu's new AI models compare to GPT-4.5 and why costs are plummetingWhy AI's affordability means it's no longer a competitive advantage—only how you use it mattersThe rise of AI agents and how they're automating marketing tasksNVIDIA's push for hallucination-free AI and what it means for reliabilityGoogle Gemini's deep research feature and how it's changing AI-powered insightsAI is evolving fast—stay ahead by tuning in!

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In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, we welcome Maria Rio to explore Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF)—a fresh, equity-driven approach to fundraising that prioritizes the needs of the community over individual donors. Maria breaks down the ten principles of CCF, compares it to traditional donor-centric models, and shares actionable insights for nonprofits looking to make the shift.Topics We Cover:Maria's journey into the nonprofit worldWhat Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) means and why it mattersThe key differences between donor-centric and community-centric modelsThe ten principles of CCF and how nonprofits can apply themThe origins of CCF and its evolution over the past eight yearsThe benefits of adopting a community-driven approach to fundraisingChallenges and misconceptions about transitioning to CCFThe future of nonprofit fundraising and where CCF is headedTo Learn More and Connect with Maria:Maria Rio on LinkedInThe Small Nonprofit PodcastGoFurtherTogether.caNonprofit AF BlogThe ten principles of Community-Centric FundraisingSupport the show

What does it take to secure AI-based applications in the cloud? In this episode, host Ashish Rajan sits down with Bar-el Tayouri, Head of Mend AI at Mend.io, to dive deep into the evolving world of AI security. From uncovering the hidden dangers of shadow AI to understanding the layers of an AI Bill of Materials (AIBOM), Bar-el breaks down the complexities of securing AI-driven systems. Learn about the risks of malicious models, the importance of red teaming, and how to balance innovation with security in a dynamic AI landscape.What is an AIBOM and why it mattersThe stages of AI adoption: experimentation to optimizationShadow AI: A factor of 10 more than you thinkPractical strategies for pre- and post-deployment securityThe future of AI security with agent swarms and beyondGuest Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bar-El's LinkedinPodcast Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CloudSecPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security BootCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are interested in AI Cybersecurity, you can check out our sister podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Cybersecurity PodcastQuestions asked:(00:00) Introduction(02:24) A bit about Bar-el(03:32) What is AIBOM?(12:58) What is an embedding model?(16:12) What should Leaders have in their AI Security Strategy?(19:00) Whats different about the AI Security Landscape?(23:50) Challenges with integrating security into AI based Applications(25:33) Has AI solved the disconnect between Security and Developers(28:39) Risk framework for AI Security(32:26) Dealing with threats for current AI Applications in production(36:51) Future of AI Security(41:24) The Fun Section

TETZAVEHWhat You Wear, MattersThe entire world watched in astonishment at the confrontation between Trump and Zelensky over the weekend. Media reports indicated that one of the reasons for Trump's anger was the attire Zelensky wore to the White House. Instead of a suit and tie, as befitting a high-level diplomatic meeting, Zelensky arrived in the black shirt he has worn since the beginning of the war—a symbol of his ongoing battle rather than a step toward the peace agreement the American president sought.The question is: how important is clothing in world-changing disputes? More broadly, why do we invest so much energy in the garments we wear?Even in the Torah, in this week's Parsha we might find a similar curiosity. Why does Parshas Tetzaveh dedicate a lengthy chapter—43 pesukim, to instructions on designing the priestly garments? What is so important about clothing that it warrants such extensive detail?Moreover, the sages teach that throughout history, people have sought to lay their hands on the priestly garments. From Adam, to Yaakov and Esav, to Achasverosh—each adorned himself with these sacred garments. This naturally raises the question: what is the significance of donning these garments? Does wearing the priestly clothing turn Ahasuerus into a priest?

Filmmaking is evolving, and independent creators are redefining the industry. In this episode of In The Room Podcast, host John Williams sits down with writer-director William Tyler Wiseman and actor Michael Joplin to discuss the journey of making Moonwater, an indie film that explores family, addiction, and small-town survival.They discuss the challenges of bringing an independent film to life, from funding and production to the struggles of film distribution and navigating the festival circuit. Moonwater is more than just a movie—it's a testament to the dedication and creativity required to make films outside of the Hollywood system.Topics covered in this episode:The realities of independent filmmaking and breaking into the industryHow they funded and produced Moonwater without studio backingThe challenges of distribution and getting an indie film seenThe personal connection behind Moonwater and why the story mattersThe role of acting and storytelling in bringing independent films to lifeIn The Room Podcast brings you inside the minds of filmmakers, actors, and creatives who are shaping the future of storytelling.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZPAOP8tHJeE

What happens when life cracks you wide open—and instead of falling apart, you find your truest self waiting on the other side?This week, I met with the real, raw and grounded Melina Charis, a writer and mentor for spiritual women writers and mothers who are navigating grief, loss, and uncertainty. Melina's story is a powerful testament to how creativity and purpose can grow from even the deepest heartbreak.In this conversation, we talk about:How grief can be a portal to rediscovering who you are and what really mattersThe undeniable nudge from spirit that guided Melina back to writing and her purposeWhat it means to stay true to yourselfThe beauty of nourishing rituals—like tea ceremonies and writing—as anchors during hard timesWhy redefining success is key to living in alignment with your soulMelina's experience with grief, creativity, and spiritual mentorship will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to look at your own life with fresh eyes.Who is Melina Charis?Melina is a writer and mentor for spiritual women writers and mothers who are navigating life's hardest moments. She helps women move through creative blocks and fears, feel confident sharing their stories, and learn to thrive in the face of grief, loss, and uncertainty.With over a decade of experience in ceremonial and somatic healing practices—and 6+ years of writing and sharing her work online—Melina is no stranger to transformation. But her greatest teachers? Life, death, and creation itself. Melina's late mother, who became an ancestor in 2024, is at the heart of everything she does, guiding her work with a tender and unwavering presence.Check out Melina's work:

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, we welcome Chris Breedlove, who will be taking over as the new host of the show! Chris brings over a decade of experience in geospatial technology and two years of specialized drone industry expertise.We dive deep into DJI's recent removal of geofencing restrictions - a significant change that's making waves in the drone community. Chris and David discuss:What geofencing is and why it mattersThe timing and potential reasons behind DJI's decisionHow this change might impact drone pilots and the industryWhy other manufacturers never implemented similar restrictionsThe balance between technological restrictions and pilot responsibilityHave questions about drones? Submit them at YDQA.io, through the Drone Launch Connect community, or email Chris directly at chris@dronelaunchacademy.com.

The old way of marketing is dead—here's what works now. In this episode, Veronica Romney reveals how Identity Marketing can help you build a loyal, purpose-driven tribe of buyers in a post-COVID world. Learn why transactional tactics no longer resonate and how to connect with your audience on a deeper level. If you're ready to create meaningful connections that drive business growth, don't miss this episode!Harness the Power of Identity Marketing to Transform Your Brand MessagingWhy traditional authority-based marketing no longer works post-pandemicHow changing customer identities impact marketing strategiesThe difference between brand identity and identity marketing and why it mattersThe four-step framework of Identity Marketing: to define, validate, deepen, and personify your marketable identityHow to use non-negotiables to clarify your brand's values and connect authenticallyBuild stronger connections and lasting loyalty with these identity marketing tips: adapt to your customers' changing identities, test your messaging without wasting resources, and use non-negotiables to show what you stand for. Shift your marketing to focus on who your audience is, and watch your brand resonate like never before—because connecting with people always beats just selling to them.Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.   Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessDM the word “PITCH” to us on Instagram to get a pitching freebie https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941Follow Veronica Romney on:Website for Identity Marketing: https://identitymarketingbook.com/ Website for Veronica Romney: https://www.veronicaromney.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vromney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromney/ Twitter: https://x.com/vromneyYouTube (The Rainmaker Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@vromney 

There are many kinds of prayer and many reasons for prayer, but most of the time, it seems that we pray when there is a need or crisis. Such prayers are appropriate and powerful! But is that all God had in mind when He gave us the gift of prayer? Was its sole purpose to serve as a spiritual fire extinguisher with the sign stating, “Break glass in case of emergency”?I decided to do some research by studying how the Apostle Paul prayed. Multiple times in the letters he wrote to the churches he planted, we find these wonderful prayers. These prayers are more than just for the obvious needs. They go much deeper. We have one of those prayers recorded in Philippians 1:9-11. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.This is more than simply asking God to “be with” them! Paul is praying that they would grow in their capacity to love. Let's look at four keywords in this prayer that we can bring into our own prayers – for ourselves and others.1.     Abound: “perissos” – meaning no limit, exceedingly, out of measure. It's in the present progressive tense, which means it is ongoing. Literally, Paul is saying, “may your love expand more and more and more. May you be more loving today than you were last year and may you be more loving a year from now than you are today.” For Paul, living a life characterized by love mattered more than anything. (1 Cor. 13) 2.     Knowledge: “epignosis” - full knowledge; not merely knowledge about something but knowledge born of personal encounter and involvementIf we want to love a person well, we must know them well. So many of our relationships are superficial. Even in families and among friends. We don't really know each other. Is it any wonder our love is so shallow?3.     Insight: aesthesis - moral discernment, especially in ethical mattersThe word has to do with making wise decisions in the heat of the moment. Have you ever felt pressured by someone who said, “If you love me, you'll do this”? Yet the reality is the most loving thing to do is to say no. "No, I'm not going to lie for you.” “I'm not going to cover for you.” “I'm not going to enable you or join in that behavior.” 4.     Discern: “dokimazo” – test, prove, scrutinizePaul is challenging these folks to be careful and not be fooled. It may not be an issue of right and wrong but good, better, and best. “Is this what's best?”I want to love well and love much, don't you? Let's start praying that very thing.  Text: Philippians 1:7-11 Originally recorded on June 22, 2008, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

This week, Gaby joins us to demystify manifestation and bring it back to its core. If you've ever craved more depth, fulfillment, or peace in your life, this episode is your guide. From surviving corporate burnout to embracing her intuitive gifts, Gaby shows us how to manifest a life you don't just achieve—but truly feel.

I can't believe it, but…we've made it to the last episode of 2024!As we gear up for 2025, you may be tempted to set a ton of New Year's resolutions. I used to do this too; I would write my resolutions down, lose the paper I wrote them on, and totally forget about them all together!Instead of going the whole ‘traditional resolutions' route, I want to encourage you to do something a little different. When you're thinking about the year ahead, I want you to find clarity on your ‘focus', and get SUPER specific on what this is for you, because this can apply to all areas of your life!And no..this shouldn't look or sound like everyone else's around you. When you think about your health and fitness, what is your focus, and WHY are you focused on that? Does that actually make sense for you, and what you want your fitness journey to look like? What is your environment like, and who are the people you're surrounding yourself with?What you focus on matters so, SO much. Learning to control your focus and being super intentional with this can lead to lasting change, and totally transform your life!I hope you choose to focus on YOU, and what is truly possible for YOUR fitness journey. Let's go into 2025 with laser focus, intentionality, and determination - we've got this!!In this episode, we cover:What I like to focus on instead of setting New Year's resolutionsGetting super specific on your ‘focus' for the upcoming yearWhy your environment, the people around you, and what you're telling yourself mattersThe importance of focusing on YOU on your fitness journey + how to *actually* do this right nowWhat my fitness ‘focus' is over the next 90 daysThe power of intentionality + getting support with your fitness goalsFocusing on the path rather than the outcome for your goalsLinks/Resources:Ep. 143 | Breaking Down Self-Sabotage: Overcoming Procrastination and Perfectionism + Taking Steps Toward Positive Change Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!

Guest Bio Connor McLaughlin is a seasoned investor and crypto expert with over eight years of experience in blockchain technology. With a background in surgical robotics and a passion for transformative tech, Connor shifted his focus to cryptocurrencies, particularly XRP, for their potential to revolutionize financial systems. As a registered financial advisor with Digital Wealth Partners, Connor helps clients navigate the complexities of crypto investing with a strategic and risk-averse approach. He's also featured in the documentary Rigged from the Start, which explores the challenges and future of the crypto industry.Episode Summary In this eye-opening episode, crypto expert Connor McLaughlin dives deep into the transformative potential of XRP and its role in reshaping global finance. From the inefficiencies of legacy systems like SWIFT to the revolutionary power of blockchain technology, Connor explains why XRP is uniquely positioned to solve real-world financial problems. He addresses misconceptions about XRP's market cap, its decentralization model, and its ability to unlock global liquidity. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to crypto, this conversation will leave you with actionable insights and a fresh perspective on the future of digital assets.In This Episode, You'll Discover...Why XRP is more than just another cryptocurrency—it's a financial game-changerHow XRP streamlines cross-border payments, cutting costs and settlement timesThe real meaning behind XRP's market cap and why it doesn't limit its potentialHow decentralized networks like XRP differ from Bitcoin and why it mattersThe significance of Ripple's new stablecoin, RLUSD, in driving tokenized assetsWhy regulatory clarity in the U.S. could ignite XRP's adoption and valueConnor's strategies for investing in crypto with confidence and long-term visionConnect with Connor McLaughlinWebsite: Digital Wealth PartnersX (formerly Twitter): @MickleDocumentary: Rigged from the StartDon't miss this compelling conversation with crypto expert Connor McLaughlin. If you're curious about XRP, blockchain, or how to navigate the evolving world of crypto investing, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode to help others unlock the future of finance.

How can leaders rise above the chaos, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and purpose? Is it possible to pause without falling behind in a world that demands constant motion? In this episode of Leadership is Changing, Denis Gianoutsos unpacks these profound questions, offering insights and strategies for leaders feeling overwhelmed. Drawing from personal experiences and practical wisdom, Denis explores shifting from survival mode to intentional leadership.Expect actionable advice on prioritization, delegation, and creating breathing spaces that renew your energy and sharpen your focus. Tune in to learn how to embrace purposeful pauses and lead with renewed strength and vision.Why Leaders Need to RechargeLeading often feels overwhelming, akin to treading water in a stormPurposeful breaks are essential for recharging and thriving as a leaderPersonal reflection: Denis shares how swimming during his vacation brought clarity and inspirationPermission to Step BackPermit yourself to take time out without guiltStepping back helps leaders stay ahead by avoiding burnoutTaking breaks allows for renewed energy, better decisions, and a broader perspectiveSwimming with Purpose: Moving Beyond Survival ModeTreading water is survival; swimming forward requires intentionalityEvaluate your priorities: Focus on what truly mattersThe power of delegation: Empower others to create a shared responsibilityCreating Breathing Spaces for ResilienceLeaders need non-negotiable moments of pause to reflect and realignExamples: Morning routines, quiet walks, or vacationsDeliberate breaks build strength to navigate challenges and lead effectivelyHandling Demands with ClarityNot all tasks require immediate attention; prioritize wiselyIdentify the top three priorities to maintain focus and effectivenessLeadership thrives on deliberate, impactful actions rather than constant motionKey Quotes:“Leaders aren't meant to do it all; they're meant to empower others.” - Denis Gianoutsos“Leadership is about deliberate, focused actions, not constant motion.” - Denis GianoutsosThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

This season will feature conversations with key decision-makers who have to support the journey to a platform or any ecosystem. We will talk to C-suite executives, board members, investors, and others who must be bought into the platform journey. In this episode, Avanish and Dave discuss: Dave's background and what led him to start TidemarkTidemark's VSKP framework on how a Vertical SaaS company can win their category, expand their offerings, and then, for a select few, extend through the value chainWhat it really means to be a control point and why it mattersThe mindset (and perhaps mindset shift) that is required to build a strong ecosystemThe wedges you need to be mindful of and the problems they can cause on your journeyThinking about the varying horizons of your product roadmap and how to synthesize them in actionable paths forwardHow to determine if your team is ready for the platform journeyAnd much more! Host: Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Tidemark Fellow and has served as a Board Member of Hubspot since April 2018 and of Birdie.ai since April 2022. Previously, Avanish served as the vice president, ISV and Apps partner ecosystem of Google from 2019 until 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the global vice president, ISV and Technology alliances at ServiceNow.  From 2014 to 2015, he was the senior vice president and chief product officer at Demandbase.  Prior to Demandbase, Avanish built and led the Appexchange platform ecosystem team at Salesforce, and was an executive at Oracle and McKinsey & Company, as well as various early-to-mid stage startups in Silicon Valley.About TidemarkTidemark is a venture capital firm, foundation, and community built to serve category-leading technology companies as they scale.  Tidemark was founded in 2021 by David Yuan, who has been investing, advising, and building technology companies for over 20 years.  Learn more at www.tidemarkcap.com.LinksFollow our guest, Dave YuanFollow our host, Avanish SahaiLearn more about Tidemark

Do you know everything there is to know about SEO? Do you know what “SEO” even stands for? This episode is all about the basics of SEO (or search engine optimization) and helping you make sense of all the tips, tricks, and strategies out there. In this episode, we'll cover:SEO 101: the essentials of what SEO is, how it works, and why it mattersThe different types of SEO, such as technical SEO, on-page SEO, content SEO, and off-page SEOWhen to get started with SEO and the type of results SEO can bringAnd, if you want to get started with SEO but don't want to do it all yourself (and play the SEO guessing game), book your SEO Audit + Optimization, and I'll do it for you ;)Resources mentioned:Download your SEO checklist here.Book a free SEO consultation here.Read about how blogging “works” here.More Ways to Learn & Connect with Me:Blog: www.thecommamamaco.com/blogInstagram: @‌commamama.coDon't forget to follow and subscribe to the show to be notified when new episodes are available! Go ahead and subscribe to the newsletter and get inbox notifications and access to exclusive deals for my listeners - Get on the list.

This week we discuss the offensive and defensive implications of the 3pt line, how it affects your players and it's changed all levels of the game.Show Notes:How the 3 is changing the game.Defensive implicationsThe equalizerThe Steph Curry effectWhere coaching mattersThe next trendA coaching mistakeGuess TJ's favorite NBA player right nowValue of players beyond the 3The hardest teams to play against The risk of being 3 point heavy Coaching shot quality Send us a Message.

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses the critical relationship between teen health challenges and nervous system dysregulation. He shares personal experiences both as a father and chiropractor, explaining how many common teenage struggles - from anxiety to chronic illness - stem from nervous system imbalances rather than being "normal teenage problems." The episode provides hope and practical solutions for parents and teens dealing with these challenges.[00:00:00] - Introduction and Core MessageTeenagers' incredible resilience and healing potentialIntroduction to the Experience Miracles podcast focus[00:01:00] - Shifting Perspective on Teen YearsWhy teenage years should be celebrated, not dreadedDr. Ebel's personal experience as a father of teens[00:05:00] - The Learning Experience: Two Influential Mom StoriesHow two patient interactions changed Dr. Ebel's perspectiveThe importance of maintaining strong relationships through teen years[00:11:00] - Understanding Modern Teen ChallengesWhy current teen struggles aren't "normal"The impact of social media and technologyRising rates of anxiety, depression, and health issues[00:14:00] - Nervous System BasicsGas pedal (sympathetic) vs. brake pedal (parasympathetic)The role of the vagus nerveUnderstanding nervous system dysregulation[00:18:00] - The Science Behind Teen StrugglesHow early life factors affect teen healthImpact of social media and constant connectivityStatistics on teen mental health challenges[00:22:00] - Physical Signs of Nervous System DysregulationSleep issuesDigestive problemsImmune system challengesEnergy fluctuations[00:26:00] - Understanding SubluxationThree stages of nervous system dysfunctionHow subluxation affects overall healthConnection to common teen diagnoses[00:32:00] - The Problem with Traditional Medical ApproachesLimitations of medication-only solutionsWhy addressing root causes mattersThe incomplete "chemical imbalance" theory[00:35:00] - Solution FrameworkChanging perspective on teen challengesImportance of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic CareSupporting measures (sleep, nutrition, etc.)Building partnerships with teens[00:39:00] - Personal Message to TeenagersDr. Ebel's own teenage strugglesHope for recovery and healingImportance of nervous system healthLink to the previous episode on Anxiety mentioned by Dr. Tony-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. To watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS Directory Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

We're talking about one of the hardest times to practice validation in this episode - during tough conversations. Yep...I'm talking about those heated moments where emotions run high, and it's so easy for things to quickly go sideways.Choosing to acknowledge both our emotions + the other person's can be super beneficial. Not only does this decrease the ‘power' these emotions tend to have over us, but it also lets the other person know we understand them, and they matter.I want to challenge you to try one (or a few) of these validation strategies the next time you find yourself in a tense situation (or better yet...maybe practice BEFORE the situation arises). I hope you've enjoyed this series, and everything you've learned about validation will be helpful in your own life!In this episode, I cover:Understanding that high stakes equals high emotions + how this plays out in our day-to-day rural livesHow to stay ‘grounded' during heated momentsWhy acknowledging everyone's emotions during tough, heated moments mattersThe power that comes from using neutral, calm languageThe importance of balancing validation with setting boundariesMake sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!Connect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.comMentioned Episodes: Episode 15: Repairing After a FightEpisode 36: Boundaries Are KindEpisode 51: Practical Tips for Validation: How to Validate and Seek It in RelationshipsEpisode 50: Validation vs. Agreement: Understanding the Difference and Why It MattersEpisode 49: Calming the Sort Alley: How to Communicate in the Heat of the MomentResources & Links:Rare Leadership in the WorkplaceJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr...

Are your students thinking deeply about math concepts? Today we are talking about having research-based instructional strategies for math to create student-centered classrooms.  We are chatting about: Why research based instruction mattersThe research Word Problem Workshop is based on How you can have peace of mind knowing that the strategies and routines you are using in your classroom are based on researchYou might also like:5 Steps to a Student Centered Math ClassChildren's Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction124: Word Problem Workshop - What is it & Why you need it this school yearLeave a review!! If you love listening to Honest Math Chat, please take a few seconds to leave a review so other teachers know this is a valuable place to spend a few minutes each week. 

Send us a textEPISODE 374.You ever feel 'YUCK' after eating a certain food? (and not because it was expired) This episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour explores the concept of food guilt. A recent survey highlights that 29% of food consumption causes guilt for Americans, impacting decision-making in meals, but it doesn't have to be that way for you too.What We Cover:Reasons for food guilt and why it mattersThe mental and social repercussions of food guiltStrategies to overcome the yuck!Connect with Katie:Join the FREE 5-Day Walking Challenge Sugar Edition | www.katiehake.com/walkCheck your insurance benefits | www.katiehake.com/benefitsGet started on your non-diet journey | www.katiehake.com/nutritioncoaching

In this powerful episode, Kelley sits down with Vince Pitstick, a trailblazer in functional and holistic health coaching. Vince's journey from personal trainer to pioneer in functional health has helped countless individuals reclaim their well-being, especially those struggling with hormonal imbalances and weight loss resistance.In this conversation, Vince dives deep into the complexities of women's hormones and how they intersect with metabolism, weight loss, and disease. If you've ever felt stuck in your health journey—whether due to unexplained weight gain, hormonal fluctuations, or resistance to traditional weight loss methods—this episode is for you.Vince shares his groundbreaking insights on root cause medicine and his innovative 4F Process, which is designed to restore balance and unlock your body's potential for optimal health. You'll also learn about the correlation between metabolic rate and disease, how to reverse weight loss resistance, and the debate surrounding GLP-1 agonists.Vince goes even deeper into why he believes all disease is rooted in metabolic dysfunction and how balancing hormones can unlock sustainable weight loss. His fresh perspective on aging and metabolism, plus a surprising approach to breaking through weight loss plateaus, will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take control of your health.This episode is packed with actionable insights and breakthrough strategies for anyone struggling with hormonal health or weight loss resistance. You don't want to miss it! Tune in to hear Vince's wisdom on how to transform your health from the inside out.What You'll Learn:How rare health conditions in childhood led Vince to functional healthThe fundamentals of root cause medicine and why it mattersThe link between women's hormones, weight loss, and metabolic healthSurprising trends in metabolic rate and their connection to diseaseHow to reverse weight loss resistance naturallyThe GLP-1 agonist debate and its implications for weight lossWhy adrenaline and stress could be fueling your weight gainA groundbreaking approach to hormonal health and long-term weight managementIf you're ready to break free from weight loss resistance and balance your hormones once and for all, this episode is your guide!

In this episode, we're exploring the powerful ways straight-sized & smaller fat individuals can champion fat liberation and make the world safer for all bodies. With ten practical tips, we guide you on how to become a proactive ally, stressing that advocacy should be a collective effort rather than a burden solely on those who experience marginalization.We're talking about:Actionable strategies for combating offensive humor and fostering inclusive environmentsThe importance of providing constructive feedbackThe nuances of navigating social settings with inclusivity in mindWhy where we spend our money mattersThe significance of reducing the additional burdens on those in larger bodies by doing our share of the labor.Join us for a compelling conversation that not only educates but also calls for genuine empathy and systemic change.Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!Here's where to find us:Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpsonNaomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

If you see this in time, join our emergency LLM paper club on the Llama 3 paper!For everyone else, join our special AI in Action club on the Latent Space Discord for a special feature with the Cursor cofounders on Composer, their newest coding agent!Today, Meta is officially releasing the largest and most capable open model to date, Llama3-405B, a dense transformer trained on 15T tokens that beats GPT-4 on all major benchmarks:The 8B and 70B models from the April Llama 3 release have also received serious spec bumps, warranting the new label of Llama 3.1.If you are curious about the infra / hardware side, go check out our episode with Soumith Chintala, one of the AI infra leads at Meta. Today we have Thomas Scialom, who led Llama2 and now Llama3 post-training, so we spent most of our time on pre-training (synthetic data, data pipelines, scaling laws, etc) and post-training (RLHF vs instruction tuning, evals, tool calling).Synthetic data is all you needLlama3 was trained on 15T tokens, 7x more than Llama2 and with 4 times as much code and 30 different languages represented. But as Thomas beautifully put it:“My intuition is that the web is full of s**t in terms of text, and training on those tokens is a waste of compute.” “Llama 3 post-training doesn't have any human written answers there basically… It's just leveraging pure synthetic data from Llama 2.”While it is well speculated that the 8B and 70B were "offline distillations" of the 405B, there are a good deal more synthetic data elements to Llama 3.1 than the expected. The paper explicitly calls out:* SFT for Code: 3 approaches for synthetic data for the 405B bootstrapping itself with code execution feedback, programming language translation, and docs backtranslation.* SFT for Math: The Llama 3 paper credits the Let's Verify Step By Step authors, who we interviewed at ICLR:* SFT for Multilinguality: "To collect higher quality human annotations in non-English languages, we train a multilingual expert by branching off the pre-training run and continuing to pre-train on a data mix that consists of 90% multilingualtokens."* SFT for Long Context: "It is largely impractical to get humans to annotate such examples due to the tedious and time-consuming nature of reading lengthy contexts, so we predominantly rely on synthetic data to fill this gap. We use earlier versions of Llama 3 to generate synthetic data based on the key long-context use-cases: (possibly multi-turn) question-answering, summarization for long documents, and reasoning over code repositories, and describe them in greater detail below"* SFT for Tool Use: trained for Brave Search, Wolfram Alpha, and a Python Interpreter (a special new ipython role) for single, nested, parallel, and multiturn function calling.* RLHF: DPO preference data was used extensively on Llama 2 generations. This is something we partially covered in RLHF 201: humans are often better at judging between two options (i.e. which of two poems they prefer) than creating one (writing one from scratch). Similarly, models might not be great at creating text but they can be good at classifying their quality.Last but not least, Llama 3.1 received a license update explicitly allowing its use for synthetic data generation.Llama2 was also used as a classifier for all pre-training data that went into the model. It both labelled it by quality so that bad tokens were removed, but also used type (i.e. science, law, politics) to achieve a balanced data mix. Tokenizer size mattersThe tokens vocab of a model is the collection of all tokens that the model uses. Llama2 had a 34,000 tokens vocab, GPT-4 has 100,000, and 4o went up to 200,000. Llama3 went up 4x to 128,000 tokens. You can find the GPT-4 vocab list on Github.This is something that people gloss over, but there are many reason why a large vocab matters:* More tokens allow it to represent more concepts, and then be better at understanding the nuances.* The larger the tokenizer, the less tokens you need for the same amount of text, extending the perceived context size. In Llama3's case, that's ~30% more text due to the tokenizer upgrade. * With the same amount of compute you can train more knowledge into the model as you need fewer steps.The smaller the model, the larger the impact that the tokenizer size will have on it. You can listen at 55:24 for a deeper explanation.Dense models = 1 Expert MoEsMany people on X asked “why not MoE?”, and Thomas' answer was pretty clever: dense models are just MoEs with 1 expert :)[00:28:06]: I heard that question a lot, different aspects there. Why not MoE in the future? The other thing is, I think a dense model is just one specific variation of the model for an hyperparameter for an MOE with basically one expert. So it's just an hyperparameter we haven't optimized a lot yet, but we have some stuff ongoing and that's an hyperparameter we'll explore in the future.Basically… wait and see!Llama4Meta already started training Llama4 in June, and it sounds like one of the big focuses will be around agents. Thomas was one of the authors behind GAIA (listen to our interview with Thomas in our ICLR recap) and has been working on agent tooling for a while with things like Toolformer. Current models have “a gap of intelligence” when it comes to agentic workflows, as they are unable to plan without the user relying on prompting techniques and loops like ReAct, Chain of Thought, or frameworks like Autogen and Crew. That may be fixed soon?

Are you a part of the sandwich generation? Creating a will, an end of life plan, and talking about all of it with your partner, parents, kids and other family can be overwhelming. Welcome to We Go Boldly, the go-to show for insights and tips on embracing and opening up your life. In today's episode, we explore life in the sandwich generation. Everyone needs a will, an end of life plan, and appropriate documents to protect their interests. Today we are here to help you understand the ins and outs of all of it. Join us as we delve into practical strategies and expert advice on how to have the tough conversations and think about the tough decisions. To help us with all of this today we have an incredible guest and new friend to the show! Let's learn more about Shana Siegel.Shana Siegel is Chair of the Elder Law; Special Needs group at Norris McLaughlin. Shana concentrates her practice on representing older adults, individuals with special needs, and their families in connection with life care planning, public benefits, trust and estate planning and administration, resident rights, health care decision making, guardianships and long-term care advocacy.  Shana has been certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) and is recognized as a member of the Counsel of Advanced Practitioners. Prior to joining Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Shana was with WanderPolo & Siegel for over 10 years, five of which were as principal.  She has been involved in health and long-term care issues for over 30 years. She is a past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), where she regularly met with legislators and government officials on behalf of the elder law bar and their clients. Additionally, Shana has served as an officer for the New Jersey State Bar Elder & Disability Law Section and serves on the board of several nonprofits serving seniors and the disability community.Main Talking PointsWhere to start when thinking about planningThe importance of hard conversations about wills, estates, end of life planningWhy having an objective third party involved is helpful and mattersThe importance of empathy and understanding in having the conversationsUnderstanding and taking the first steps for planningLinks and ResourcesWebsite: www.goboldlyinitiative.comIG: @goboldlytogether Related Episodes: How to Meditate How to Self-Care Find Shana: noris-law.comSocial Media Handles: follow us on IG @goboldlytogether, FB @goboldlytogether, or LI @go-boldly-initiative or email us at info@goboldlyinitiative.com.Thank you for tuning into We Go Boldly. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with friends who might also benefit from discovering a new hobby. For more updates and episodes, follow us on IG @goboldlytogether, FB @goboldlytogether, or LI @go-boldly-initiative. Stay tuned for our next episode where we will explore how to break down the fear barrier. Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts and more about your personal development journey. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Don't forget to find us and subscribe on YouTube too. CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlyinitiative.com or https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPh8gu_ugJqvvnYiuRSyPQLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogetherPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/

Jamie Andrews is the principal of a small team of biologists who have been meticulously dismantling the field of virology by conducting control experiments to the highest possible standards, with complete and full transparency, and open sourcing the entire thing. In this conversation with Jamie we discuss:His education as a geologist and how that informed his present perspective on scienceHow he became aware of the No Virus positionThe work of Stefan Lanka and why it mattersThe findings to date of his team's Control StudiesHow the findings expose the pseudoscientific underpinnings of virologyThe next steps for the project – and how YOU can get involved...and moreTo learn more about Jamie and his work follow him on Substack and Twitter or go donate to the project.View this episode on YouTube.Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our recently-launched member platform gives you access to a ton of free & exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

We report from Europe's biggest startup and tech event in Paris.We hear from:Raphael Slama, Commercial Director, FruggrNathalie Seyler, head of EpiskinKarl Pärtel, co-founder, RaikuPascal Le Melinaire, President, Sweetch EnergyWe talk about:The major misconceptions regarding sustainable packaging, after substantial lobbyingBio-printed skin — no longer science fictionThe rise of digital sustainability, and why it mattersThe hunt for the next renewable energy sourceHosted by: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and Founder, of Scandinavian MIND. Johan Magnusson, Senior editor, Scandinavian MINDSign up to our newsletters: https://www.scandinavianmind.com/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 23 of We Go Boldly! In this episode, we dive deep into how-to identify, understand, and manage your emotions. Tune in to learn more about emotional intelligence and how it can make your life better, easier, and more satisfying.We explore:Why understanding what you are feeling mattersThe importance of recognizing and naming your emotionsBenefits from learning to experience and express your feelingsPractical exercises to improve your emotional intelligenceTune in to discover how mastering your feelings can lead to a more balanced, fulfilled life.Key Takeaways:1. Learn the benefits of identifying feelings and being emotionally aware.2. Discover strategies for naming your feelings and maintaining emotional balance.3. How feelings are meant to move through our bodies.GO BOLDLY HOMEWORKPick one of the tools we talked about today and give it a try over the next week. Emotions wheel, journaling, body scanning…Write down whatever you experience when you use the tool - write down the emotions you notice, the physical feelings related to the emotion, and the actions if any related to the emotion.Share your experience in our Weekly Women's Circle!Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review We Go Boldly on your favorite podcast platform. See you next week! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOWWhy It's Vital to Identify, Process, and Express Your Emotions | Psychology TodayUnderstanding Emotions: 15 Ways to Identify Your Feelings5 Reasons Emotions Are ImportantUnderstanding What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell YouHow Do I Feel? The Importance Of Identifying Emotions | Talklife BlogThis 3-Step Process Will Help You Feel Your FeelingsHow to *actually* feel your feelings: a guide to processing your emotions — Calm Blogcalming music apps Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Related Episodes: How to Meditate https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-151-how-to-meditateHow to Self-Care https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-142-how-to-self-care CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlythepodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Go-Boldly-Together-105942584706928LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativeYouTube: http://bit.ly/boldlyyoutubePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/_saved/Twitter: https://twitter.com/goboldlypodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldly Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts and more about your personal development journey. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Don't forget to find us and subscribe on YouTube too. CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlyinitiative.com or https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPh8gu_ugJqvvnYiuRSyPQLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogetherPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/

In this week's episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Ali Cudby.Ali is the CEO of Alignmint Growth Strategies. With over 15 years advising startups and global companies, Ali's specialty is transforming customer experience, increasing customer lifetime value, and building customer loyalty. Ali is also the author of the bestselling book, Keep Your Customers: How to Stop Customer Turnover, Improve Retention and Get Lucrative, Long-Term Loyalty.Ali and I talk through the significant impact customer retention, versus customer acquisition, has on the bottom line and the direct tie between customer experience and customer loyalty. Ali explains her perspective on the different levels of customer loyalty and how to move more of your customers to the highest level of loyalty. Here's what we discuss:How to define customer loyaltyHow to let leaders know that customer loyalty mattersThe different distinctions of customer loyaltyStrategies to take around “bad revenue” customersThe two major components of customer retentionWho within a company owns customer experienceHow to keep an entire company on track with customer experienceThe ideal way to track customer loyalty progressRESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Ali's websiteKeep Your Customers: How to Stop Customer Turnover, Improve Retention and Get Lucrative, Long-Term LoyaltyAli on LinkedIn

Did you know that 96% of Americans are deficient in iodine? Today, Sara Banta joins me to discuss the importance of iodine in our lives. We discuss why most people are deficient in iodine and the impact iodine has on your health. You're going to be excited about iodine after listening to this episode!You're going to hear more about:The correlation between iodine deficiency and depressionWhy you need to optimize iodine for weight loss(Peri)menopausal women's best practices with iodineWhy the kind of iodine you use mattersThe importance of iodine for liver detoxification, thyroid health, and overall healthAnd so much more!Connect with Sara:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubePodcastStruggling with Hormonal Imbalance & Belly Fat? Discover your Personalized Solution! Take This FREE 60-Second Quiz To Find Out! or Watch my new webinar about Mastering your hormones. Are You Ready To Feel Good In Your Clothes Again? Start your journey with a 7 day free trial to my new App "Fast to Faith." Support your hormone balance with Hormone Tame Essentials Multivitamin. Connect with Dr. Tabatha and the Team at Her Higher Health: Schedule Free a Zoom Call Dr. Tabatha's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabathaDr. Tabatha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsygynecologist/Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist

What you can do if you have symptoms or a diagnosis that doesn't make sense. The benefits of making the scary decision to trust your intuition, speak up for yourself, and allow others to be uncomfortable with it“I heard my intuition rise up…'don't go on the drugs. You are not sick. Don't go on the drugs. There's another way. You'll find a way'.” - Jessica YeagerYou'll DiscoverUnlearning what we've been taught about healthRelearning how to be healthyHow Jessica unlearned after her autoimmune diagnosisWhat to do when you get a diagnosis that doesn't make senseSymptoms that seem small but are actually warning signs of a bigger issueThe problem with pushing through symptomsRefusing to accept poor treatment optionsListening to your intuition in health mattersThe big first step on the healing journey is trusting yourselfHow to deal with pressure from family and friendsLearning to say no, disappoint people, speak up for yourself, and be ok with uncomfortable situationsPeople who tried everything under the sun, then used their minds to healYour subconscious mind is fully programmed by age 7Dr. John Sarnow - healing back pain with your mindReactions during cleanses (rashes, fatigue, etc.) and why they happenWhat is drainageHow toxins, waste, and debris get out of your bodyBetter ways to heal than supplementsHow to ease into coffee enemas if they make you nervousThe healing substance in apples that has been known for centuriesSupporting the digestive fire (ayurvedic principle)Why body pain is often a result of stagnant lymphThe two ways to keep your lymph movingHow to create your own unique lymph practiceJessica Yeager, FDN-P, shares how you can walk away from poor treatment options, especially if they come with scary side effects.She explains how trusting your intuition can be the beginning of healing, and why healing comes from within, not from something outside of you.Connect with Jessica:Instagram: @thehealthycuratorWebsite: www.jessicayeager.com/Drainage MasterclassEmpowered w/ Coffee Enemas Mini Course (code: WISER for 50% off)Connect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

How can embracing the digital age fundamentally transform traditional careers and the journey towards entrepreneurship? In this episode of Weiss Advice, Yonah delves into the remarkable journey of Michael Huseby, a visionary real estate investment attorney who leveraged the power of social media to redefine his career and establish his law firm. Through candid conversations, they explore the evolution of Michael's career, from traditional legal practices to pioneering in the digital space, his battle with a life-changing disease, and how these experiences shaped his approach to business, risk, and life itself. This episode is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the transformative potential of embracing change and technology.[00:01 - 05:16] The Digital CatalystMichael's strategic use of Twitter to grow his law practiceThe importance of social media in modern business developmentTransitioning from traditional law firm environments to entrepreneurship[05:17 - 10:32] Navigating Life's CurveballsMichael's personal journey with a progressive eye diseaseThe impact of personal challenges on professional decisionsEmbracing adversity to fuel determination and innovation[10:33 - 15:25] Building Bridges in Real EstateMichael's niche in real estate syndications and investment fundsThe significance of educating clients on complex legal mattersThe role of expertise in fostering client trust and business growth[15:26 - 20:45] Community and ConnectionThe value of in-person meetings fostered through online connectionsReal estate community dynamics on social media platformsBuilding a network of clients, business partners, and friends[20:46 - 29:25] Vision for the FutureStrategic planning in the face of uncertainty due to Michael's vision impairmentThe importance of creating a sustainable and adaptable business modelLeveraging digital platforms for continuous learning and community supportConnect with Michael:Twitter: https://twitter.com/investing_lawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bjorn-huseby/Instagram: www.instagram.com/commercial_in_nashville/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestmentsLawyerLEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:"Twitter fundamentally changed my life and the way I do business." - Michael Huseby"Everybody has their thing; it's about how you adapt and overcome." - Michael HusebySupport the show

Are you experiencing a headache or a migraine? Many women experience migraines throughout their lives, but certain factors that can increase the likelihood of migraines. So what can you do to prevent them?Today, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Rani Banik back on the show. She joined me on episode 204 to discuss the biggest eye issues in women.  In this episode though, we are diving into the world of migraines and why people, especially perimenopausal and menopausal women, may be experiencing them!You will hear:What a migraine is, how it differs from a headache, and if this mattersThe phases of a migraineRisk factors of migraines, both genetic and lifestyleMinimizing your risk of migrainesHow your neurotransmitters interact with your gut healthThe biggest factor that can play a role in if you experience migraines (hint: this is where perimenopause and menopause are key!)And more!More about Dr. Rani:Dr. Rani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and Functional Medicine expert. She is fully trained in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, and she has a special interest in treating Headache and Migraine. Dr. Banik manages a wide spectrum of conditions affecting vision, as well as the complex connections between the eye and brain. She applies principles of complementary and alternative medicine in conjunction with traditional medical approaches to treat chronic diseases affecting the visual system. She offers a unique approach to managing conditions such as dry eye, macular degeneration, blepharitis, migraine, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, uveitis, and other autoimmune conditions.Dr. Banik has thirteen years of training at some of the finest medical and eye institutes in the country. She graduated with a B.A with Honors and M.D. from Brown University. She trained in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, followed by Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine. She went on to pursue Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins. She has served on full-time faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. Dr. Banik is founder of Envision Health NYC, a private practice based on the Upper East Side in New York City. She is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. Dr. Banik has won many teaching awards and also serves as principal investigator for 5 multi-centered clinical trials in neuro-ophthalmology. Connect with Dr. Rani:Dr. Rani's Website: https://www.drranibanik.com/Dr. Rani's Instagram: If you want to lose weight without the risk of gastroparesis, muscle loss, and rebound weight gain, then use MetaboLift instead!Struggling with balancing your hormones? Grab your copy of the The Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/Support your hormone balance- EnergyLift! Connect with Dr. Tabatha:Work with us: Schedule a callDr. Tabatha's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabathaDr. Tabatha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsygynecologist/Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWea1x1abLERehb5yn_nfow

There's a lot of misinformation and confusion about real estate investing out there, from the idealization of using other people's money (OPM) to the exaggerated success of sub to deals.In this episode, Mike and Dan reveal the truth about the OPM method, challenging the popular narrative that it's an easy and accessible strategy for all investors. They discuss the ethical considerations of private money, the responsibility investors have to lenders, and why so many people seem averse to institutional money.Mike and Dan also share updates on their first commercial property and latest investments, delving into the nuances of creative financing and being a leader in your business.Overall, this episode is a lesson on the importance of having the real estate knowledge to combat the lies you see on social media and close deals through creative financing. Tune in now!Topics discussed in this episode:The ethics of real estate investingWhy your real estate knowledge mattersThe reality of using private moneyClosing on a commercial real estate propertyCheck out the FREE Collecting Keys “Sub To Transactions” Master Class!https://collectingkeys.com/subtoIf you're an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://collectingkeys.com/Check out the Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeys.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://collectingkeys.com/free/If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://collectingkeys.com/keyscon-2023/ and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://collectingkeys.com/https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com