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In this episode, we're covering the top 4 things you need to do before PA school - these 4 things will determine your success and ability to become a Physician Assistant.______________________________________A great application gets you the PA school interview. A great PA school interview gets you the acceptance.Our PA School Mock Interview gives you a realistic interview experience tailored to your big day (MMI, traditional, or hybrid), personalized feedback, and proven strategies to help you answer questions with confidence and stand out to admissions committees.

Today, Sarah Kleeb, PhD, discusses 3 hardest MMI questions that can get you rejected.              Like the podcast? Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with our team: https://bemo.ac/podbr-BeMoFreeConsult                                               Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!                                                    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC                               TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting

Today, Dr. Lauren Prufer discusses the top 8 tips for acing your multiple mini-interview (MMI).   Like the podcast? Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with our team: https://bemo.ac/podbr-BeMoFreeConsult                                               Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!                                                    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC                               TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting

This week our guest is Amy Bircher Bruyn, CEO & Founder of MMI Textiles. In this episode, Amy shares how she built MMI into a nationally recognized industrial textile brand. She discusses the evolution of the U.S. textile industry, the importance of domestic manufacturing, and why solving problems and building trusted relationships have been the foundation of MMI's success.Amy also reflects on navigating the manufacturing world as a woman entrepreneur, mentoring the next generation, and the critical role textiles play in protecting military members and first responders.Her restaurant recommendations include two great Italian spots in Cleveland, Il Rione and Bar Italia.Connect with Amy on LinkedIn to learn more about MMI's work.

There are discoveries that change a region's prospectivity forever. The Challenger Gold Mine in the Gawler Craton is one of them. In this episode of Coffee with Samso, I sat down with David Edgecombe, the geologist who was instrumental in the discovery of the Challenger Gold Deposit in outback South Australia. David is not simply a man who happened to drill a good hole. He is a geologist's geologist — one who understood the rocks, trusted the science, and applied a methodology that was, at the time, genuinely groundbreaking in this part of the world. At 1.2 million ounces of gold, Challenger remains an enigma in the Gawler Craton. There is nothing comparable within a radius of several hundred kilometres. And yet, as David explains, the discovery almost didn't happen. A single calcrete sample — one out of more than 3,600 collected — came back at 180 parts per billion gold. Move that sample 200 metres in either direction, and the number drops below 20 ppb. The story of Challenger is as much about luck as it is about the brilliance of the exploration strategy. What makes this conversation particularly compelling is that David takes us back to the very beginning — the regional sampling programs, the calcrete geochemistry methodology that Dominion Mining pioneered in South Australia, the moment that anomalous result came through on the fax machine late one evening, and the drilling program that confirmed one of the more significant gold discoveries in Australian exploration history. This is a conversation about discovery methodology, about what works and what doesn't, about the value of good science over noise, and about what the next generation of explorers should be looking for in one of Australia's most underexplored terrains. In the words of Samso, get your favourite beverage and sit and listen to another great insight from Coffee with Samso. Coffee with Samso - Episode 219 | The Discovery of the Challenger Gold Mine | Adelaide | South Australia   Chapters 00:00 Start 00:10 Introduction 03:12 Introduction of David Edgecombe 04:32 The South Australian Connection 05:31 The South Hilda Project - The Biginning of Interest in Gold Exploration 06:08 - The Introduction of Exploration in the Challenger Area and Calrete Sampling 06:58 The Realisation of Gold and Calcrete - Bountry Gold Mine 07:40 Adelaide Resources - Andromeda Metals Limited - Realisation of the Potential - Calcrete Samspling. 08:42 The Calcrete Sampling Program 10:29 Tigtening of the Regional Sampling Program. - Initiating the Drilling Program. 11:22 The Discovery Hole - The Sixth Hole 12:37 Confirmation Hole - The Seventh Hole 13:02 The Mother Lode - Drilling the Lode Plunge 13:54 The Complicationm of Corporate Activities 14:33 Did David Think It was Going to As Big As It was? 16:29 Does David think Challenger is still feasible? 17:04 Is Challenger a Geochemical or Goephysical Discovery? 17:39 Geophysical was not Impactful in the Exploration 18:40 No Outcrop - Surface Description 19:27 Modern Explorers should go back to Calcrete Sampling 20:29 New Thoughts on Exploration - XRF 21:25 The Importance of Regolith 22:09 Did the MMI work ? 23:04 The XRF Sampling Potential 23:56 The Mystery of Sampling Points 24:28 Sampling the calcrete and soils with XRF. 25:21 The Naming of Challenger 27:09 Mineral Exploration takes time. 28:06 Was there a sliding doors moment that meant Challenger was not Discovered? 28:36 Timing of the Discover soil sample. 29:09 Was It a Eureka moment? 29:21 Closest Sampling result 29:41 Infill Discussion 30:37 Latest Gold Potential in Gawler 31:19 Could the same exploration style work today in 2026? 32:16 Should we go back to Calcrete sampling ? 34:15 Was there much Iron in the Challenger Area? 35:57 Is Challenger Alone ? 37:17 The Element of Luck 38:22 How close were you to missing the target ? 39:33 Othe Sampling Techniques ? 40:37 Interpretation of the Other sampling Techniques ? 42:09 What Would David Tell A Younger Geologist? 44;03 The Wisdom of Age ? 44:34 Any last minute Wisdon to share? 45:20 The Myth of Geologist Destrying the Environment 46:29 David The Geologist. 47:20 Conclusion

On this episode we check in on the dummy portfolio (running at double the market over the last year), chat about the Trump assassination attempt security shambles, and Tony does a full Pulled Pork on AMA Group — Australia's largest listed smash repairer, a turnaround story that's clawing its way back to profitability after a brutal post-COVID debt hangover. We also cover the Joe Longo ASIC farewell, the SDI acquisition update, MMI's share consolidation, and Greg Abel's first Berkshire Hathaway letter.

For the past few months, neurosurgeons at hospitals in Florida, Connecticut and New York have been preparing for a wildly experimental operation designed to treat Alzheimer's disease, the dementia that leads to devastating memory loss. The surgery, which they've been practicing on cadavers, aims to clear the drainage pathways to the brain. This could help patients' own lymphatic systems flush out toxins that scientists believe are the hallmarks of the disease, which affects 7 million people in the U.S. alone.  To do so, they're turning to the smallest surgical robotic instruments in the world that can hold tiny needles the size of eyelashes, with scissors and dilators roughly the width of a human hair. The lymph vessels in the neck that surgeons would operate on for the Alzheimer's procedure can be as little as 0.2 millimeters in diameter, the equivalent thickness of two sheets of paper. “It's like taking a couple of strands of your hair and tying them together with little bitty sutures,” says Mark Toland, CEO of Jacksonville, Florida-based startup MMI, which makes the microrobots.  They aim to perform the first of these microrobotic surgeries on five people in March. While a very early-stage clinical study, it builds off reports from some 5,000 experimental surgeries performed in China and other Asian countries over the past five years that help the lymphatic system clear out build-up in the brain. They've shown remarkable, if largely anecdotal, results. Surgeons were not only able to slow the disease's progression — they took patients with moderate Alzheimer's back to a more mild stage of the disease, Toland says. By Amy Feldman, Senior Editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#148 - Isa brengt heuglijk nieuws: ze heeft een nieuwe liefde! Als het maar niet die huidspecialist van vorige week is, want daar is ze flink door opgelicht. Het thema van vandaag - rituelen - past perfect bij Marc-Marie, Nederlands grootste gewoontedier. Uiteraard is er ook weer flink gebuisd én we sluiten af met een kleinburgerlijk probleem.

(00:00) — Meet Dr. Leila Amiri + her route from peer advising to admissions: How a peer advising job led to a career shaping medical school classes.(03:20) — What's stayed the same—and why the “black box” persists: Core expectations endure while parts of the process remain opaque.(05:07) — Transparency hurdles: politics, misreads, and legal fears: Why some schools don't publish every detail of their process.(07:15) — Why post‑interview feedback is rare (and how to self-assess): The limits schools face and signs you missed a question in MMIs.(08:11) — 11,609 apps, 124 seats: why the interview matters most: With 615 interviews, only those ready for acceptance get invited.(11:17) — Yield protection explained from the admissions side: It's about fit and likelihood to attend—not punishing strong applicants.(13:20) — Mission fit at Vermont: service days and first‑patient reflections: Orientation includes community service and reflective small groups.(16:42) — Are you applying to too many schools? Build a focused list: Why 15–20 targeted schools can beat 80 scattershot applications.(21:12) — Beyond stats: read curriculum and support to find fit: Use MSAR plus curriculum and student services to gauge alignment.(23:41) — Metrics as support signals; what high‑average schools expect: Numbers show what a school can support and how students are taught.(25:32) — Federal loan caps: what schools are doing right now: Private lenders, institutional loans, and alumni support are in motion.(27:23) — Private lenders, school loans, deferrals, and SES concerns: Credit checks, tuition delays, and worries about equity.(33:54) — Practice‑for‑service funding and contacting legislators: State partnerships and student advocacy as possible solutions.(34:57) — Reapplying after an acceptance: what schools can see: Prior‑applicant flags and the national matriculant list—no blacklist.(41:31) — AI's potential to reshape preclinical and expand training: Imagining remote preclinical work and more community training sites.(49:00) — Who thrives at Vermont: team‑based, pass‑only, community‑minded: No “gunners,” active learning, weather reality, and CT campus perks.(52:30) — Connecticut campus: community hospitals and one‑on‑one teaching: Smaller teams, more direct attending interactions, mixed-school learners.(54:35) — Final advice: be true to yourself and repair academics wisely: Fix GPA with science coursework, consider service scholarships, and persist."You'll hear why true transparency is hard (politics, misinterpretation, legal fears), why post‑interview feedback is rare, and how to self‑assess if an MMI station didn't land. Dr. Amiri discusses the federal loan cap landscape and what schools are doing now: identifying trusted private lenders, tapping institutional loans and alumni support, deferrals, and practice‑for‑service pathways. She also dispels blacklist myths for reapplicants and imagines how AI and remote preclinical work could expand physician training. If you're building a school list, reapplying, or worrying about financing, this is a clear‑eyed, student‑first roadmap.What You'll Learn:- Why interviews carry so much weight—and how to read your own performance- What yield protection really is and how mission fit influences invites- How to build a smarter school list beyond MCAT/GPA medians- Current financing moves schools are making amid federal loan caps- Who thrives at Vermont's team‑based, pass‑only program

Today, Dr. Behrouz Moemeni discusses the hardest MMI questions and answers that you need to know.    Like the podcast? Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with our team: https://bemo.ac/podbr-BeMoFreeConsult   Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting

In this episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, Michael Hammond sits down with Kortney Lane-Schafers of MMI (Mobility Market Intelligence) for a powerful conversation about where the mortgage industry is headed—and what still matters most as technology moves faster than ever.Yes, AI is changing the game.Yes, data is more available than ever.But here's the deeper question:In a market driven by automation, what still creates trust, momentum, and real growth?Kortney shares how MMI One is helping mortgage professionals turn data into action—not just reports, dashboards, or noise, but real business decisions around recruiting, retention, market expansion, customer outreach, and borrower opportunity.This episode goes beyond product talk. It gets to the heart of what many leaders are wrestling with right now:How do you use mortgage data in a way that is actually useful?What role should AI play in relationship-driven industries?How can lenders, servicers, banks, and credit unions better activate their databases?Why do authentic human relationships still outperform transactional selling?What makes an industry experience memorable instead of forgettable?Kortney also shares her perspective on why connection still matters, why the best networking is never just about selling, and how thoughtful experiences can create lasting impact across the mortgage and fintech ecosystem.If you work in mortgage, fintech, lending, servicing, banking, credit unions, proptech, sales, recruiting, or growth strategy, this conversation will give you both practical insight and a meaningful reminder:Technology may accelerate business, but relationships still move it forward.Key takeaways from IMB and why optimism is returning to mortgage in 2026What MMI One is and how it unifies mortgage data, communications, and monitoringHow lenders can use data for market growth, recruiting, retention, and referral developmentWhy actionable data matters more than just having more dataHow mortgage teams can use triggers and insights to deliver the right message at the right timeThe growing role of AI, automation, CRM integration, and credit monitoringWhy live events, networking, and authentic connection still matter in a digital-first worldHow meaningful experiences build stronger business relationships in mortgage and fintechKortney Lane-Schafers is a respected voice in mortgage and fintech, known for her work at MMI, her leadership in building authentic industry relationships, and her ability to connect data, strategy, and people in a way that creates real impact.The mortgage industry does not need more noise.It needs more clarity.More intentionality.And more leaders who understand that the future belongs to the organizations that can blend data, AI, and human connection the right way.If that's the future you're building toward, this episode is for you.Connect with Kortney Lane-Schafers on LinkedInLearn more about MMI: MMI.ioSubscribe to FinTech Hunting for more conversations with the leaders shaping mortgage, fintech, AI, marketing, growth, and the future of financial services.In this episode, we cover:About Kortney Lane-Schafers Why this conversation matters.###Michael Hammond, Founder of NexLevel Advisors, is the leading fractional CMO in mortgage and mortgage technology, specializing in AI-powered growth strategy and audience development.

Many financial experts also have their own struggles with credit cards and debt. 40% of credit card holders have either maxed out or come close to maxing out cards in the past few years.Benét Wilson, an experienced journalist and personal finance writer for ThePointsGuy.com, came to MMI multiple times for help to get her debt under control and improve her credit.In this episode, Benét shares her own struggles with debt and emphasizes the importance of seeking help and being strategic with credit card use. She discusses common misconceptions about financial experts, practical strategies for managing credit cards and debt, and psychological factors influencing spending habits. Key Takeaways:Benét Wilson transitioned from aviation journalism to personal finance writingDebt cycles can be broken with dedication and a solid planThe psychology of spending influences how people use credit cardsRewards cards can lead to overspending if not managed wiselyUsing credit cards strategically can provide benefits and protectionsIt's important to view credit cards as tools, not fun moneyThere is no shame in seeking help for financial issuesDebt cycles can be broken with dedication and a solid plan(00:00) Benét Wilson, Aviation Queen(01:00) Journey to Personal Finance Writing(03:19) Breaking the Mold: Financial Struggles(05:10) Breaking the Cycle of Debt(06:45) Psychology of Credit Card Spending(08:58) Using Credit Cards Strategically(11:19) Lessons Learned and Best Practices(13:46) Inspiring Financial Transformation

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Morris Meetings & Incentives, known as MMI, delivers meaningful and impactful travel experiences for businesses across the globe. By focusing on creating unforgettable moments, they help companies strengthen relationships. Senior Global Sales Executive, Danene Dustin, joins us with more. Danene Dustin: Morris Meetings & Incentives (MMI) was founded in 1958, by forward-thinking visionaries like June Morris and Franklin Murdock. June felt organizations could be better served by offering their employees and distributors incentive trips. Recognizing the immense potential of achievement-based travel, she saw firsthand how powerful incentive programs could be for client growth and retention. Since its inception, Morris Meetings & Incentives hosts exceptional trips annually to exotic locations worldwide. By focusing on unifying businesses through shared experiences, Morris Meetings & Incentives has perfected the art of incentive travel. The results speak for themselves: MMI is a top-25 company in North America and global leader in creating unforgettable experiences that drive measurable success and lasting loyalty. Morris Meetings & Incentives' legacy of excellence ensures every journey inspires peak performance and builds stronger corporate culture. Derek Miller: Morris Meetings and Incentives continues making a meaningful impact on Utah businesses by bringing people closer together and helping companies collaborate and grow. Learn more about their services at MorrisIncentives.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 2/19/26

When facing challenging ethical questions, follow this route: clarify the dilemma, weigh the stakeholders, apply ethical principles, and justify your decision. Today, Dr. Sarah, one of our experts at BeMo, breaks down the best strategy to ace MMI ethical questions.   Like the podcast? Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with our team: https://bemo.ac/podbr-BeMoFreeConsult    Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting

(00:00) — Getting started: Early interest and a high school health pathway with real certifications(01:35) — Small border town roots: Del Rio, one high school, and limited options(02:35) — Finding a “seed”: Family illness, cancer curiosity, and early research(03:40) — Choosing a college: Looking for rigor, research, and premed support(05:54) — Where guidance came from: Personal research and professional advising(07:35) — Plugging in: Using a premed society to meet advisors and med schools(08:18) — Competition culture: Staying in your lane amid big‑school premed vibes(10:13) — Toughest premed shift: Independence, rigor, and learning to use office hours(11:24) — College to med school: Fire‑hydrant learning and lingering imposter syndrome(13:15) — Asking for help earlier: Seeing peers model it and dropping the pride(13:55) — Biggest time waste: Grind culture and recopying notes vs smarter study(15:15) — How hard to push: Pulling back without tanking performance and pressure talk(19:00) — Pomodoro explained: Focus blocks, real breaks, and building stamina(21:10) — Study tools: Anki, YouTube resources, and iPad drawings for anatomy(22:40) — Sciences reality: Hating Gen Chem, loving visual organic chemistry(25:06) — Getting through hard prereqs: Treating them as a rite of passage(26:00) — App strategy: Using campus visits to set the bar and plan experiences(27:10) — Interviews: First invite joy, MMI's lack of feedback, and virtual hiccups(30:27) — Acceptance: Texas pre‑match call and the relief of a safety net(31:58) — No backup plan: Optimism, gap‑years okay, but eyes on the prize(33:30) — Support in med school: Family, friends, and “trauma bonding” with classmates(34:19) — Hardest part: Setbacks and remembering your why(35:10) — Most surprising: Intensity you can't grasp until you're in it(35:49) — Final advice: Return to your why and stop comparingKaylah, a fourth-year medical student, traces her path from a small border town in Del Rio, Texas to medical school by leaning into curiosity, community, and smarter studying. In high school, a career and technical education program let her earn healthcare certifications that sparked real clinical interest. As an undergrad at Texas A&M, she sought academic rigor and built-in research while learning to ask for help sooner—through office hours, professional advising, and a premed society that brought advisors and medical schools to campus.She shares the toughest moments too: a rocky transition to college, being humbled by General Chemistry (but loving visual organic chemistry), and navigating a competitive premed culture by staying in her own lane. Inside medical school, she talks imposter syndrome, the fire‑hydrant pace of learning, and how Pomodoro, Anki, and visual tools on her iPad kept her grounded. She opens up about the stress of MMIs and virtual glitches, the relief of a Texas pre‑match call after three interviews, and the power of friends and family when things get heavy.If you're weighing how hard to push versus how smart to study, or how to keep your “why” front and center, Kaylah's candid reflections will help you recalibrate.What You'll Learn:- How to plug into advising and support even at large schools- Ways to manage competition by staying in your lane- Smarter study methods: Pomodoro, Anki, and visual learning- Handling MMIs when there's no feedback or affirmation- Keeping your why alive through setbacks and intensity

Episode 145: What You Need to Know About Severe Work Injuries in California  If you suffered a severe work injury in California, the severity of your injury may determine how much compensation and long-term benefits you receive. Serious injuries unlock benefits that minor injuries never will.  Not all work injuries are treated the same. In California workers' compensation, serious and catastrophic injuries unlock benefits that minor injuries never will, including higher payouts, extended disability benefits, and even lifetime pensions.    In this episode, hosts Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem explain:    What legally qualifies as a serious work injury   How permanent disability ratings are calculated   Why a higher disability percentage = significantly more compensation   When injured workers qualify for life pensions  How catastrophic injury classifications unlock extended benefits   Common mistakes that cause workers to undervalue severe injury claims    Key Insights:   Serious injuries are those that result in a permanent disability rating once the worker reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI).  A minor injury may result in a 1–5% rating, while severe injuries (like spinal damage) can reach 50% or more, drastically increasing claim value.  Workers rated 70–99% permanently disabled may qualify for life pension benefits, with payments adjusted for cost of living.  Catastrophic injuries (such as amputations or severe burns) can extend temporary disability benefits up to 240 weeks, far beyond the standard 104 weeks.    Why does this matter?  If you don't understand how severity affects your claim, you risk:  Accepting low settlement offers  Losing access to long-term benefits  Missing out on lifetime financial support  If you've had a serious work injury in California, knowing your rights can make a big difference. It helps to get the right guidance so your injury is properly classified and you get the benefits you're entitled to.    This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, the trusted workers' compensation law firm in Northern California. With over 10,000 cases won and more than $350 million recovered for injured workers, we are here to help if you've suffered a workplace injury.    Visit our FAQ and blog for more resources:  https://www.pacificworkers.com/blog/     Follow Us on Social Media for More Content!  

In this episode of Life Off Screen, Dan Rupple talks with Bart Millard (MercyMe) and John Michael Finley about the true story behind the sequel to the hit Christian film I Can Only Imagine. From behind-the-scenes filmmaking to raw conversations about faith, loss, and perseverance, this interview explores how God uses suffering to bring healing and hope. An inspiring look at faith both on and off the screen.Life Off Screen podcast is a production of Mastermedia International. MMI has served as a Christian presence within the media and entertainment industry since 1985. Learn more about our work here: https://mastermedia.com/To partner with us in sharing Jesus with the entertainment industry, give here: https://mastermedia.com/donate/

Toni Sant presents the 757th in a series of podcasts featuring music by performers in or from Malta. Artists featured in this podcast: PART 1Peklektru - Bħalissgħadnhaw'Sean Borg - AnnimalGaia Cauchi - TamaKarm Debattista mssp - I Come AliveSingularity Point - Assemblages of the SelfPART 2: MMI 2025 Listeners' Picks PollTop Overseas-based artist: Alexandra AldenTop Album: Benji Cachia - Akshara  Top EP: Eyes to Argus - RebootTop Videos bil-Malti: Beheaded – GħadamTop Videos mhux bil-Malti: Bila –A Thousand WolvesTop lyric videos: Scar – Dancing in the SunTop Singles: Chellcy Reitsma – Carpe DiemPART 3Featured album: Centrepiece by Glen Montanaro & Sophus Bech >> Details about this podcast [in Maltese] See also: - MMI Podcast: YouTube playlist - MMI Podcast: Facebook Page - MMI Archive on Mixcloud | @tonisant on Twitter - M3P: Malta Music Memory Project - Mużika Mod Ieħor ma' Toni Sant on Facebook  (MP3)

Today, BeMo Academic Consulting discusses how to answer different types of MMI questions. Use these tips for your interviews!   Like the podcast? Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with our team: https://bemo.ac/podbr-BeMoFreeConsult   Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting  

(00:00) — Welcome and setup: Ryan tees up Bayley's many cycles and lessons learned.(00:45) — Early spark and Canada: Bayley shares deciding on medicine in grade 6/7.(01:52) — Family in healthcare: Great‑grandfather physician; dad a dentist.(02:20) — Undergrad choices in Canada: Picking science, not chasing a perfect premed program.(03:49) — College admissions contrast: Canada's stats focus vs US extracurricular emphasis.(05:22) — Redefining premed: Framing premed as exploration to reduce guilt and pressure.(06:26) — Comparison trap: Managing competitive vibes and putting on blinders.(07:47) — Study style and self‑care: Solo studying, later groups, and protecting wellness.(09:21) — Reduced course load: Owning a lighter load, taking five years without shame.(10:02) — Outcome perspective: Different timelines still lead to medical school.(12:39) — Time to apply: Transitioning from university to medical school applications.(12:57) — Canada vs US apps: Fewer essays in Canada; US holistic review felt better.(15:09) — Why clinical matters: Exposure is for students' clarity, not just checkboxes.(16:00) — Shadowing isn't TV: A surgery shadow shows reality vs Grey's Anatomy.(16:38) — MCAT in Canada: One notable exception and English‑centric testing.(17:20) — Planning for US prereqs: Adding physics and English with MSAR research.(18:26) — Tough courses and pivots: Dropping physics, later returning, switching to psych science.(19:20) — Ontario activity limits: 150 characters vs robust US activity narratives.(21:02) — Targeting schools: Using MSAR and class lists for Canadian‑friendly programs.(22:15) — First cycle post‑mortem: Average stats, few experiences, and gap‑year growth.(23:54) — Shadowing hurdles: Connections, policies, and making it happen in Toronto.(25:27) — Asking creates access: Hospital work chit‑chat leads to a cath lab invite.(26:48) — Fear of no: Shoot your shot and let go of rejection anxiety.(27:43) — Cycle one results: 25 applications, zero interviews, recalibrating hope.(28:46) — Masters for GPA: Course‑based program to show academic growth.(30:20) — Two MCAT attempts: Modest improvement and knowing when to stop.(31:25) — Getting guidance: A Canadian advisor educated in the US helps refine essays.(32:36) — Second cycle strain: Secondary fatigue and financial triage.(33:19) — Not quitting: No plan B and deepening motivation.(34:39) — Feedback famine: Few adcom replies; rewriting with a clearer purpose.(36:32) — Third cycle strategy: No new MCAT, full‑time research, sharper narrative.(37:16) — First interview at last: An October invite that didn't feel real.(38:18) — MMI and Casper prep: Practice, rationale, and recording answers.(40:53) — Waitlisted: Reading patterns and managing the long limbo.(42:16) — Stay visible: Zoom events, questions, and an on‑campus introduction.(43:56) — May 1 acceptance: The work‑day email, camera rolling, parents on speed dial.(46:02) — Crossing the border: Visas, timelines, and being the only Canadian in class.(47:35) — Family faith: The sticky note and sweatshirt that predicted MD 2028.(48:36) — Closing advice: Believe in yourself, keep learning, and keep asking.Bayley joins Dr. Gray to unpack three application cycles that ended with a single US interview, a waitlist, and a May 1 acceptance. Bayley shares how she managed comparison culture, chose a reduced course load without shame, and why the US's essay‑driven, holistic review resonated more than Canada's stats‑heavy process. She breaks down the real shadowing barriers in Canada and how working in a hospital, talking to people, and simply asking created opportunities. Bayley explains how gap years—hospital roles, retail, and pediatric research—built maturity and...

2026-01-21 | UPDATES #110 | Russia is burning through its gold — is this a sign that Putin's war economy is getting desperate? The easy money is running out – from hydrocarbons, minerals, from the sovereign wealth fund and from strategic reserves. Now Putin must dig deeper to fuel his war mania and lust for conquest – appropriation of businesses, default on financial commitments to the poor and marginalised, and sell off Russia's strategic assets – such as its gold reserves. The Kremlin has started to pawn the crown jewels of its economy, and that signal not only desperation, but the beginning of the end for Putin's vicious regime. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: Reuters — oil & gas budget revenue expected to drop 46% y/y in January (Jan 19, 2026). The Moscow Times — record pace NWF sales; NWF gold down to ~173 tons by Dec 1, 2025 (Jan 16, 2026). The Moscow Times — early-year budget deficit risk; MMI warning on possible exhaustion of liquid assets (Jan 21, 2026). Reuters — central bank: NWF-linked net sales of FX and gold throughout 2025 (Nov 19, 2025 background). Reuters — central bank cuts FX sales from 2026 (Dec 26, 2025 background). Bloomberg (via secondary mirrors) — value of Russia's gold holdings up sharply since 2022 (Jan 20, 2026). Reuters — gold at/near records; context on the gold rally (Jan 20, 2026). Atlantic Council — analysis on militarization and NWF depletion as a “lost buffer” forcing trade-offs (Dec 12, 2025 background). ----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

In a world where debt often feels like an insurmountable burden, Nettie's story serves as a beacon of hope. Her husband had a bad accident and went on worker's comp, reducing their household income by 34%. Nettie turned to credit cards for groceries and paying bills, but couldn't pay down the balances.However, with the help of a debt management plan with MMI, she significantly reducing her interest rates along the way and paid off $20,000 in credit card debt!Her journey is not just about numbers; it's about resilience, mindset, and the power of seeking help when you need it most.Key takeaways:Bilingual counseling made the process easier for NettieNettie paid off $20,000 in debt through MMIUsing credit cards wisely can lead to better financial habitsActing quickly can prevent further financial strainBeing debt-free provides peace of mindRegularly checking your credit report is essential

Tracy was significantly impacted by legal fees incurred during a severe domestic violence situation, which led to high-interest personal loans due to poor credit. This experience highlighted the reality of financial abuse, a tactic used for power and control. She emphasizes that financial abuse can take many forms, including withholding money or using legal fees as a scare tactic, and that recognizing it is the first step toward healing. Tracy also discovered her need for a personal relationship with money, tracing it back to her parents' poverty and a resulting negative view on finances. She learned that understanding these patterns, often rooted in childhood experiences, is vital for changing financial behavior. This self-awareness allowed her to practice restraint, avoid impulse purchases, and refrain from opening new credit cards.There is a lot to learn from Tracy, as she shares her Long Story $hort.Key takeaways:Seek professional guidance like MMI when facing overwhelming debtUnderstand the impact of financial abuse and its connection to debtDevelop self-awareness regarding your relationship with money and spending habitsPractice restraint and accountability to stick to your financial goalsLeverage conversations with trusted individuals to find support and resourcesKey moments:00:00 Tracy's Journey to MMI03:15 Finding MMI and Debt Management05:37 Understanding Financial Abuse08:36 Working with MMI and Overcoming Isolation12:32 Learning Restraint and Money Relationship15:37 Breaking the Stigma and Seeking Awareness19:14 A New Debt-Free Goal and Paying it Forward23:13 Tracy's Lasting Message of Hope

MMI PA school interviews take interviews to another level! In this episode, we deep dive into how to prepare, what exactly to expect, how to successfully tackle the different types of MMI questions!____________________________VIP Days! Your BEST PA school application happens here!

Michelle Williams took on $56,000 in credit card debt from 10 different cards, but paid it off in 4 years with MMI's help!Michelle's debt situation became critical when she experienced a job change that resulted in a substantial pay cut. It caused her to look for outside help, which led her to Money Management International.MMI negotiated with her creditors to arrange lower monthly payments and reduced interest rates, consolidating her payments into one manageable monthly payment to MMI. This process significantly eased the burden of managing her debt.She found budgeting to be the key to establishing new, healthier financial habits and kick lifestyle creep to the curb!The ultimate outcome was financial freedom. Michelle says it's an amazing feeling, enabling her to see her savings grow, have a healthy checking account, and confidently say “yes” to experiences like travel and dining out. This freedom brings her peace of mind and a comfortable level of living. Her advice to others struggling with debt is to not wait, but seek professional help from organizations to get a clearer picture of your financial situation and options. She believes it to be one of the best decisions anyone can make.Key moments:00:00 Lifestyle Creep04:16 The Greatest Results Come From Budgeting06:58 Breaking the Stigma of Debt09:42 Loving the Freedom of Being Debt-Free

In this episode, we break down exactly how to answer academic weakness questions in your PA school interview—whether it's a low grade, tough semester, low GPA, or rocky start. Learn the simple formula to answer these type questions that PA faculty love and how to turn your weakness into a standout moment!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Casey's inspiring journey began after complaining about financial struggles to her mother, who had a positive experience with MMI in the past. This led Casey to make a call to MMI, and ultimately paying off $28,000 in debt in four years. She highlights that while a debt management plan is a powerful tool, the process requires personal commitment, sacrifice, and a shift in mindset. She and her wife cut back on eating out, opting for home-cooked meals and budget-friendly dates. They also made conscious choices, like opting for generic brands and finding deals on clothing, to save money. This willingness to sacrifice allowed them to put extra funds towards their debt. Casey recalls a childhood experience with a "Chore Chart" that taught her the value of money. MMI provided her the practical skills to budget effectively in adulthood. MMI's resources, including courses and financial advisors, helped Casey gain a clear picture of her finances and how to manage them long-term. And now, living debt-free opens doors to new opportunities.Key takeaways:MMI was recommended by her mother, who had a similar experienceCasey paid off $28,000 in debt in four yearsBeing debt-free allows for more freedom in spendingOpen conversations about debt can help reduce stigmaThe journey to being debt-free is challenging but rewardingKey moments:(00:00) Recreation Departments and Marti Gras Krewes(08:39) Sacrifices and Mindset Shifts in Debt Management(12:20) Budgeting: The Most Important Lesson(17:23) Millennials Need to Break the Stigma Around Debt(19:37) The Sigh of Relief from Being Debt Free

In episode #135 learn how to maximize your Permanent Disability Rating and protect your benefits in California Workers' Comp. Carmen Ramirez and attorney Bilal Kassem break down one of the most confusing stages for injured workers: how the disability rating system really works, how percentages are calculated, and what factors can affect the money you receive.  If you've ever felt lost with terms like MMI, Permanent & Stationary, WPI, AMA Guides, apportionment, or PD payments, this conversation gives you the clarity you need to confidently move forward and win your case.    You'll learn:  What it really means to reach MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement)  How doctors calculate Whole Person Impairment (WPI)  How age, occupation, functional loss, and surgery outcomes affect your rating  How pre-existing conditions and apportionment can change your percentage  The deadlines, payment rules, and when PD checks must start  Why choosing the right doctor matters, and how ratings can vary drastically  How legal strategies can help increase your rating and prevent lowball offers  Your rights to backpay, advances, and accurate calculations     Chapters:     00:00 Understanding Permanent Disability Ratings  02:14 The Components of Disability Ratings  05:36 Addressing Pre-existing Conditions  08:44 Deadlines and Payment Processes  11:09 Timeline for Receiving Ratings  12:18 The Role of Doctors in Ratings  14:08 Challenges in Permanent Disability Ratings    This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, the trusted workers' compensation law firm in Northern California. With over 10,000 cases won and more than $350 million recovered for injured workers, we are here to help if you've suffered a workplace injury.    Visit our FAQ and blog for more resources:  https://www.pacificworkers.com/blog/     Follow Us on Social Media for More Content!  

Jade accumulated significant credit card debt over 20 years of her career as a licensed massage therapist. Initially, she was paying off old balances with new debt. This situation became particularly challenging during COVID, which impacted her self-employed income. The overwhelming nature of her debt, with statements showing it would take decades to repay, led her to accept it as an unavoidable and unsustainable reality.Jade was skeptic about debt management plans. Despite this, she conducted her own due diligence and found Money Management International (MMI) to be a trustworthy nonprofit organization with good ratings, which led her to enroll in their debt management plan. Jade's experience working with MMI has been transformative, leading her to not only to pay off $20,000 in debt in under five years but also:Expand her careerOpened a second businessIncrease her savingsFor Jade, being debt-free means having limitless opportunities and possessing the tools and systems to prevent returning to debt. She encourages others not to be embarrassed by their debt and to trust themselves, emphasizing that taking control of finances leads to a better life. Tara commends her journey, noting that Jade has gained control of her finances, boosted savings, and made significant lifestyle changes.Key takeaways:Seek professional help for debt management when overwhelmedEmbrace transparency about debt to overcome stigma and seek supportDevelop a strong budgeting habit to manage finances effectivelyEmbrace transparency about debt to overcome stigma, seek support, and break the Poverty MindsetDebt management can lead to greater financial freedom and new opportunities

In this episode, we break down what being waitlisted actually means, how PA programs make decisions behind the scenes, and the exact steps to take so you stay competitive—and turn that waitlist spot into an acceptance!Mock Interview - Black Friday Special!Get on special now, use when you're ready - never expires!Customized to fit your big day - MMI, traditional, or hybridWalk into your PA school interview prepared and confident so you can land your acceptance and finally start PA school!Keep up the amazing work, future PA!Katie + Beth

What would you do if you woke up invisible?" "If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be?" Welcome to the world of quirky MMI questions — unexpected prompts designed to test your creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking. In this episode, BeMo experts break down the weirdest MMI questions applicants face, explain what interviewers are really assessing, and teach you how to respond with structure, confidence, and personality. Whether it's funny, random, or philosophical, you'll learn how to shine even when the question makes no sense at first! Like the podcast? Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with our team: https://bemo.ac/podbr-BeMoFreeConsult   Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting

MMIs can be unpredictable — one question can completely throw you off. In this episode, we share the hardest and most common MMI questions, why interviewers ask them, and how to think through your answers in real time. We'll walk you through ethical, situational, and policy-based scenarios with BeMo's signature frameworks to help you respond clearly and professionally — even when the question feels impossible. Like the podcast? Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with our team: https://bemo.ac/podbr-BeMoFreeConsult   Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting  

Policy questions can make or break your medical school interview — but with the right strategy, you can turn them into an opportunity to shine. In this episode, we break down exactly how to answer policy questions confidently and ethically. You'll learn how to structure your response, analyze complex issues like healthcare access or vaccination mandates, and show critical thinking under pressure. BeMo experts share the proven frameworks used by top applicants to handle policy and ethics questions — whether it's a traditional panel or an MMI station.   Like the podcast? Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with our team: https://bemo.ac/podbr-BeMoFreeConsult   Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting

MMIs can feel overwhelming and like "what are they actually wanting from me" vibes—but they don't have to. In this episode, we're walking you through exactly how to stay calm, think fast, and absolutely crush your Multiple Mini Interviews so you stand out for all the right reasons!Sign up for a Mock interview to make sure you crush your answers, highlight yourself, and explain weaknesses the right way so you can land that seat and grab that YES, ACCEPTED! Our mock interviews are personalized to your big day -- MMI, traditional, or hybrid --so you are fully prepared for anything they throw your way. Get ready for the best and smartest thing you'll ever do before your PA school interview!Thank you for listening and we can't wait to hear where you get accepted to PA school!Katie + Beth

This months show is part 07 of the HAMdj's Argives. A live vinyl set mixed as dj The Forgotten at the HOUSE in SCUM party 01-12-2007 Enjoy this set of Classics as loud as possible. Love hearing them again. The Forgotten - Classic Vinyl Session Live @ HOUSE in SCUM 01-12-'07 [1988-1993] 01.Silver Bullet - 20 Seconds To Comply (The Final Conflict) [TTT 019] 02.Tronik House - Up Tempo [KMS-036] 03.NJoi - Mindflux [07863 62162-1] 04.Spectrum - Spectral [RS 920] 05.Exposure - Lovequest [STR 1691] 06.Bizarre INC - Plutonic [STORM 38] 07.Hex - Alright To Love (Exposure Mix) [STR 5992] 08.NJoi - Malefunction [07863 62162-1] 09.Capella - Everybody (Technohouse Mix) [MB 3012] 10.Chuck Rascal - Watch Me Flippin' Ribbed (Dutch Dance Mix) [HR 950] 11.dj Dick - Weekend (Instrumental) [EFA 04018-02 MS] 12.Timezone - Praise God [MR 003] 13.Frequency - Kiss The Sky [LES 017] 14.Virus 666 - Don't Stop The Movie [BOY-118] 15.SL2 - Dj's Take Control [XLT-24] 16.Speedy J - Pull Over (First Remix) [MMI 9068] 17.Interactive - Who Is Elvis (Radio Version) [BJ 006-12] 18.Climb The Wall - Climb The Wall (Mix 2) [MMI 9086] 19.Jungle Brothers - I'll House You [ZYX 6000] 20.Exposure & dj Philippe - Party Claps [STR 6193] 21.Hard Corey & Ruberto - Jump On It (We Jump For A Very Long Time Version) [TM 014] 22.Down Underground (a.k.a. D.U.G) - DJ-Re-Do [✱014] 23.C.Y.B.E.R.F.U.N.K. - Live At The Wunderbar (Part 2) (The Peak Mix) [WW 01] 24.Plexus - Autoshutter [DIKI 49 12 31] 25.The Deadkirks - Mr. Kirk, Your Son Is Dead (Living Mix) [MID 91104] 26.Outlander - The Vamp [RS 9116] 27.4-Nu-Tek - O.K. [TKN 013] 28.Set Up System - Fairy Dust (Blastomania Mix) [BTI 9105] 29.Cubic 22 - Night In Motion [BTI 9104] 30.Urban Hype - A Trip To Trumpton [12 FAZE 5] 31.Public Energy - Three 'O' Three [PRO 5] 32.Immaginazione 2 - La Musica Del Futuro [TM 023] 33.After Dark - Cardiac (Sonic Mix) [HARD 001] 34.Edge On Motion - Set It On 707 [DJAX-UP-135] 35.Crowd Control - Tranzformer (Frankfurt Mix) [IS006] 36.Ramirez - Terapia (Hocus Terapiocus) [DFC8903] 37.Maurizio Braccagni - Bass Solution [BRA 005]

On paper, every pre-PA at your interview is basically the same: the GPA, the hours, the shadowing. So how do you stand out once your stats stop doing the talking? Your interview answers are where you can finally set yourself apart. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how to shine in both traditional and MMI interviews so programs remember you long after the day is over!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Since 2005, the Milliman Medical Index (MMI) has estimated annual healthcare costs for people covered by a typical employer-sponsored health plan. To mark the 20th anniversary of the report, MMI authors past and present gathered to review how healthcare has changed over the past two decades. They discussed the impact of the Affordable Care Act and the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in drug advertising and outpatient care, and how trends might change again in the next 20 years.You can read the episode transcript on our website.

Today, BeMo Experts discuss a sample MMI question and provide an expert response.  Like the podcast? Check out our website at BeMoAcademicConsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting 

Today, BeMo Experts go over a sample MMI question and share their tips.  Like the podcast? Check out our website at BeMoAcademicConsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting

Haven't hit “submit” on your CASPA yet? In this episode, we walk you through exactly what to focus on right now so you can finish strong, avoid last-minute mistakes, and get your application in ASAP.

Wondering if you need to retake your prerequisite courses for PA school? In this episode, we break down exactly when retaking a prerequisite course will help your PA school application—and when it's just not worth your time or money.___________________________________

What happens when the work you love, your life's devotion, collides with public scrutiny, betrayal, and cancel culture?In this intimate conversation, I sit down with my closest collaborator and soul sister in this movement, Yolande Norris-Clark. Together, we unpack what it's been like to build groundbreaking programs for women, like our 10-month mentorship, The MatriBirth Mentor Institute (MMI), while simultaneously weathering the storm of online harassment, public misrepresentation, and the many initiations that come with success.This is a raw and honest reflection on navigating backlash, strengthening boundaries, and staying anchored in your values while walking a path most don't understand. We speak to the complex dance of sisterhood and collaboration, and how our friendship has been both tested and deepened by the work we continue to stand for.This episode is for the women who know they're here to disrupt the norm, build what's never been built before, and stay the course even when darkness tries to push back.Inside this episode, we explore:What hate groups taught us about privacy, protection, and spiritual hygieneWhy we chose to rebrand the name of MMI to something that feels more alignedHow scrutiny and slander can catalyze profound personal evolution and maturityThe beauty and necessity of sisterhood that doesn't flinch under fireWhy being rooted in purpose is the only sustainable strategy for enduring cancel cultureWhat it really takes to keep showing up when you know you're being watched in bad faithWe created The MatriBirth Mentor Institute because we know the sovereign birth-work path isn't easy—but it's necessary. MMI is the container for women called to lead in truth, in integrity, and in devotion. This episode is a glimpse into the lived experience of harvesting the fruits of “mob mentality” and doing the inner work to become “uncancellable”.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[04:22] Fear of visibility and public backlash in sovereign birth work[12:54] Processing betrayal and loss of support[22:28] Birth as a political and spiritual battleground[42:05] Finding freedom and accountability in the face of public criticism[54:59] Growing into leadership and re-evaluating boundaries[01:08:32] Building a lasting movement for sovereign birth and mentorshipResources Mentioned:Matriarch Rising Festival | WebsiteThe Lighthouse | WebsiteRadical Birth Keeper School | WebsiteThe MatriBirth Mentor Institute | WebsiteIf you want to connect further with Yolande, give her a follow on Instagram.Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.

Nailing your virtual PA school interview takes more than just showing up in a clean shirt. In this episode, we're spilling the top tips to help you stand out on screen, avoid common tech slip-ups, and make a powerful impression so you can land an acceptance!______________________________

In this episode, we break down the two main categories of MMI questions—ethical dilemmas and totally random curveballs—and give you the exact strategies to impress your interviewers and stand out in the applicant crowd!____________Don't walk into your PA school interview without practicing first. We highly recommend doing a Mock Interview with someone who's actually worked in PA admissions—because generic feedback just won't cut it. When that first invite hits your inbox (and it will because you're awesome!), make sure you're more than ready with our Mock Interview prep!Keep up the amazing work future PA!Katie & Beth

#112 - We moesten er drie zijpaden voor nemen, maar uiteindelijk weet Marc-Marie zijn ervaringen met heimwee luid en duidelijk over te brengen. Dat extreme verlangen naar huis gun je toch niemand? Of ja, bijna niemand. Dilan Yeşilgöz misschien wel. En als je eenmaal veilig thuis bent, vergeet dan niet het dakraam dicht te doen.

The Suite Spot travels to Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, to visit the historic Mission Resort + Club as the next stop in the Road Trip series. This property is renowned for its prestigious golf courses, natural environment, and rich Florida history dating back to the early 1900s.  Tune in to hear from General Manager Cindy Staley and Director of Agronomy Danny Parks as these two join the Suite Spot. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree. If you're watching us on YouTube, you can tell we are not in our Suite Spot podcast studio, but instead, right in our backyard at the Mission Resort + Club. It's such a privilege to be here. I just got off a tour. It was fantastic. We're gonna talk all about it today. And now we're joined here by Cindy Staley, General Manager of the Mission Resort + Club. Cindy, thank you so much for joining me on the Suite Spot. Cindy Staley: Well, thank you for being here. We appreciate you coming out to the resort. Ryan Embree: It's an incredible property you have here. Before we talk a little bit more about it, get in depth about its amenities, the guest experience here, talk to us a little bit about your hospitality journey and how you ended up here at the Mission Resort + Club. Cindy Staley: How far back do you want me to go? Just kidding. I actually always wanted to be in the hospitality industry, even in, believe it or not, high school. I wanted to be a chef. Went to college for it. Really just saw what the hotel arena and resort arena could bring to me. You're never bored. Yeah. There's always something new or something different to do. So I worked my way up. I've been in the central Florida area since 2005 working more in the Orlando market. This opportunity came up roughly three years ago. And that's when the prior owner purchased or sold the property and sold it to MMI Hospitality Group. With that, I was hired before they came to the hotel, and they actually took it over in December of 2022. So we've been through this transition of the prior owner to the new owner, both families and have been through the transition of what MMI has accomplished in the last two and a half, almost three years. Ryan Embree: It's incredible, and we're gonna talk about that today. But getting back to that point, a historic property like this with such a rich history, that's not something that just can hand over to something. It requires a lot of care, and I think that's a real testament to MMI hospitality that they're entrusted in this, this really, you know, jewel that has been around for, for so long. It's really, really cool to see. Talk to us a little bit about, we, we heard about the golf side. Obviously that in itself is, makes it a destination, but you know, as general manager, you're obviously managing over the guests that you host here. Talk to us a little bit about the property, the guest experience, and some of the incredible amenities outside of golf. Cindy Staley: Absolutely. MMI had had owned it for I think, 60 plus years, the King and Prince Resort, which is on St. Simon's Island in, in Georgia. So they're good at managing historical properties. Mission Resort, it has been here since 1964 when the prior owner purchased it. And they really recreated the property from the golf course that was built in 1917, which is El Campeon. And then throughout the years, created the resort building by building, creating 176 guestrooms. We also have suites and villas included in that. They built three restaurants very good reputation restaurants from La Hacienda, the Breakfast Restaurant, La Margarita is our lunch and dinner restaurant. And then the Golf Clubhouse, which is just going through a name change called the Grove House. And it was formally Knickers Golf Clubhouse. Ryan Embree:

Nervous about the MMI format in your upcoming PA school interview? In this episode, we break down exactly what to expect, how to master ethical and scenario-based questions, and why your communication style could make or break your chances—plus, why practicing with mock interviews is your secret weapon to getting accepted!Mock Interview here!Not landing interviews? Something needs to be fixed in your CASPA app and/or the PA schools you're choosing! Fix your app here!Keep up the amazing work! Your white coat is waiting! Katie and Beth

Today, I welcome Kiana—a devoted woman, mother, and former student midwife (turned MMI graduate!) who chose to walk away from the captivity of the system and return to the wild. Living off-grid in a yurt she built with her own hands, Kiana shares the holy unfolding of her path to sovereignty.She speaks honestly about her three sovereign miscarriages—and the spiritual grit it took to keep saying yes to life. Follow Kiana on Instagram @curanderakiana

Story of the Week (DR):Right wing faux populism:Josh Hawley blasts Allstate CEO for making $26M last year — while company can't ‘afford' to pay out claimsTrump Attacks Walmart, Tells Retailer to ‘Eat the Tariffs' Instead of Raising PricesTesla CFO earns staggering $139M compensation packageVaibhav Taneja: Approximately 80% of Mr. Taneja's equity award was granted as stock options and 20% of the award was granted as restricted stock units. Robyn Denholm member of Pay CommitteeIn 2024, Tesla experienced its first annual sales decline in nearly a decade, with a 1.1% drop in global deliveries. In April 2025, Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla in European electric vehicle sales for the first time, registering 7,231 units compared to Tesla's 7,165. This shift is attributed to BYD's competitively priced and technologically advanced lineup. Tesla's sales in California, its largest American market, declined in all four quarters of 2024, with Model 3 sales plunging 36% for the year. In 2024, Tesla led all automakers in the U.S. with over 5 million vehicles recalled across 16 separate campaignsIn 2025, Tesla dropped to 95th place out of 100 in the Axios Harris Poll, down from 8th place in 2021In a hidden 10K/A from 4/30/25“Staggering” is from Fox: even more fake anti-capitalist rhetoricScared bro dictatorships: Duolingo deletes its TikTok and Instagram posts amid AI backlashCEO Luis von Ahn, posted a memo on LinkedIn last month describing plans to make the company "AI-first." He said the company would "gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle" and "headcount will only be given if a team cannot automate more of their work."The backlash was harsh. Tweets, TikToks, and Reddit posts exploded in outrage. As of Tuesday, Duolingo's social accounts had been wiped — no posts, no icon. Duolingo did not respond to a request for comment.And the one statement that was released by a Duolingo spokesperson, after the account went dark, did not shade much light on the situation (pun intended): “Let's just say we're experimenting with silence. Sometimes, the best way to make noise is to disappear first.”Duolingo CEO says there may still be schools in our AI future, but mostly just for childcareBro dictatorship (76% combined voting power)Co-founder CEO Luis von Ahn (43%); co-founder CTO Severin Hacker (40%)Classified board: why?Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote, and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to 20 votesThe worst kind of suck-ups: Verizon ends DEI programs, diversity goals as it seeks approval for Frontier acquisition MMVerizon dumped DEI. Then regulators cleared its $20 billion Frontier deal4/1/25: T-Mobile announces DEI changes in pursuit of LumosA day after T-Mobile said it would end some diversity, equity and inclusion practices, the FCC gave a green light to T-Mobile's deal with EQT for fiber operator Lumos.5/22/25: AT&T CEO on potential Trump DEI pressure for $5.75B deal: 'We don't have to roll back anything'AT&T CEO John Stankey isn't showing his hand yet on whether he plans to dial back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to gain approval for a big new fiber deal from the Trump administration.AT&T said late Wednesday it would acquire all of Lumen Technologies' (LUMN) fiber business for $5.75 billion, above the already pricey $5.5 billion that deal watchers estimated a few weeks ago.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Most US executives want to remove at least one director, PwC survey says93% said they wanted at least one director to be replaced, an all-time high for the five years this survey has been conducted78% said two or more should be replaced56% worried about directors' performance being diminished by their advanced age47% worried members served on too many boardsOnly 32% believe their boards have the right skills and expertiseMM: BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time. That's more bad news for Elon Musk. MMI'm now rooting for China… and I'm not alone: Jamie Dimon says he is a 'red-blooded American patriot capitalist,' but he sees how China's hustle is paying offAssholiest of the Week (MM):Shareholders lamenting the rise of virtual meetingsShareholders lament the rise of virtual annual meetingsThey miss the time they could meet directors face to face before voting 97% in favor?Shareholders afraid to vote against directors93% of U.S. Executives Desire Board Member Replacements, Survey Finds - News and Statistics49% of directors think one other director should get the axe too according to PwCGrant them their wish!! Just YOU choose instead of them!I'll do it for you:If I look at directors actively on 2+ boards, who have served on at least 3 boards in the last 7 years…Filter them by performance - below average earnings, TSR, AND controversies…There are 66 options to choose from!Including… Stephen Girsky, CEO of fraudulent company Nikola!Randy Weisenburger at Valero Energy and Carnival!Robert Johnson on the boards of Spirit Aero, Roper, and Spirit Airlines!Arnold Donald on four boards - Salesforce, BofA, GE Vernova, MP Materials! Four times the underperformance!Chip Bergh at HP and Pinterest!What, you don't recognize any of these names? These sound like random board members? Shame on you!Johnson has been on the boards for 18,19, and 14 years respectivelyWeisenburger for 14 and 16 yearsDonald's been at BofA for 12 yearsBergh's been at HP for 9 years!These people are tenured. They've been around. They've proven they are really good at overseeing underperformance. VOTE. THEM. OUT.I'm sure you're worried about hurting their feelings or seeming activist - you're not, and you won't! Even the boards and executives wish you would vote someone out! Try it!Harvard board members DRDHS barred Harvard from enrolling international students. Here's what's at stake and what's still uncertainYou've let Bill Ackman be your big fat useless mouthpiece - where the fuck are you all? Oh, I found you…2,173 companies in our database have at least one director who attended Harvard848 of those companies are NON US companiesJust under 4% of ALL GLOBAL DIRECTORSHIPS are held by what we KNOW are Harvard alumsIt's 9% of all US company directorships - nearly 1 in every 10 US directors at a company are from HarvardAverage network power of a Harvard director is $6.2 trillion, compared to a global average of $2.6 trillion - Harvard directors have nearly 2.5x the power of an average directorHarvard directors have on average 13% influence compared to 11% for other directorsOn average, 38% of Harvard directors have merit - while 20% of non Harvard directors doDriven largely by the fact that 62% of them have core industry knowledge and 55% are company leaders - vs. 19% of non Harvard directors with core industry knowledge and 44% of non Harvard directors being leadersWhere we have race/ethnicity data for Harvard directors (1,664 of them), 28% are non white - compared to non Harvard directors where we have race (12,412 of them) only 16% are non whiteAt least 70 of the directors who went to Harvard in our database are tagged as international nationals in our data - and that's a WOEFULLY incomplete datasetOpen your fucking mouths! Did going to Harvard any of you help you get jobs and board positions? Was it nice to network and meet people who eventually could help you get jobs? Is there a culture of Harvard? I hate Harvard, and even I think this is utter madness and stupidity - stand up! Say something you cowards! Headliniest of the WeekDR: Chicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake books: Reading list in advertorial supplement contains 66% made up books with real author names: "Tidewater Dreams" by Isabel Allende and "The Last Algorithm" by Andy Weir MM: ‘Buy the dip'? You're twice as likely to do that if you're a manNacho dip? Women Outperform Men as Investors, Statistics Show. Here Are 3 Possible Reasons.MM: Anthropic's new Claude model blackmailed an engineer having an affair in test runsMM: Pitney Bowes appoints activist investor as new CEOI love when a company literally just gives up entirelyWho Won the Week?DR: Sam Alman, Ugh: Sam Altman Tells Staff Plan to Ship 100 Million Devices That See Everything In Users' Lives after OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billionMM: Bud Light - thanks to one trans beer drinker, everyone that shot their Bud Light cans avoided future illness: Beer is the latest source of hazardous PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,' according to worried scientists. Thank you, trans beer drinkers! You saved us once again!PredictionsDR: When AT&T gives up its DEI program to the Trump altar, I buy some string and quickly make hummus so I can use two empty cans of chick peas to make my new phoneMM: Since this is going forward - Antitrust Cops Say BlackRock, Other Fund Giants May Have Hurt Coal Competition - which should read “Company owners ask companies they own to do stuff” - Blackrock will launch a new investment vehicle called “Pick Your Own Damn Stocks, We Don't Give a Damn LP” in which clients can pick the investments and are auto enrolled in a proxy voting program called “Whatever the Fuck Ever” in which voting and engagement are assigned directly to every board chair.