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Nic is back and we're here to deep dive into the life and legacy of Mary Kay Ash, the founder of one of the oldest MLM companies. The story that is told to consultants and regurgitated over and over at events about Mary Kay's life and the founding of the company? Turns out, it's not true. Nic has come with the records and receipts as we go through the fabrications surrounding her origin story, and the truth about her multiple marriages. Our conversation also highlights the eerily similar connections between Mary Kay and other more recent MLM founders, the nepotistic cronyism in the family business, and the crumbling feminist facade of her company.Show NotesMary Kay: Just the FactsMary Kay Ash Marriage One of Mary Kay's First Consultants Reveals The DirtAsk ME about Mary Kay: The True Story Behind the Bumper Sticker on the Pink Cadillac by Jackie BrownMary Kay Ash's Family TreeBen Rogers Jr, Mary Kay's son, major investor in Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc startupMary Kay Mentioned in Forbes TwiceBen Rogers Dallas News Obituary Marilyn Rogers was one of the first Sales RepresentativesThe Influence ContinuumOut of MLMThe BITE ModelLAMLM Book ClubMLM DupesHow can you help?MLM ChangeReport FraudTruth in AdvertisingReport to your state Attorney General's office!Not in the U.S.? No Problem!Support the Podcast!Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025.Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action*Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
durée : 00:23:06 - Orthodoxie - par : Alexis Chryssostalis - Une deuxième émission consacrée au concile de Nicée I (325) avec Marie-Hélène Robert, professeure à l'Université Catholique de Lyon, pour parler du colloque œcuménique de janvier 2025 sur le thème Célébrer le concile de Nicée ? et de l'ouvrage paru aux éditions du Cerf sous le même titre. - réalisation : François Caunac
Matt and Nic are back for more news and deals. In this episode: Mastercard buys Zerohash for around $2b Fiserv has a catastrophic day Bitwise launches a Solana staking ETF Is there another regional banking crisis? EthZilla sold some ETH to buy back shares Will there be activists with the DATs? Are prediction markets structurally doomed? Sen Tillis introduces the Ensuring Fair Access to Banking act Could you go back and time and trade effectively? Bessent's great peso trade What's going to happen with Venezuela? We review the Iran-Contra scandal Content mentioned in this episode: Sen Tillis, Fair Access to Banking press release
After a long hiatus the B-Movie Cast is back! Just in time for Halloween- Nic, Mary and Juan check out a cowboys meet monsters flick from 1959 called “The Living Cofin”. This Spanish language flick was a lot of fun, and even more entertaining since Nic and Mary don't speak Spanish and had to rely
Dani and Nic are joined this time by "Samanthew" (@bricktop_barbershop & @halestreetquiltco), just back from their Honeymoon. With discussions of Halloween (1978), and similarities between dealing with Michael Myers vs. Toddlers. They also discuss experiences with marriage and honeymoons, in addition to being a romantic couple who more directly support each others careers as artists and running Bricktop Barbershop (www.bricktopbarbershop.us) Movie chat starting 33:50Please remember to like, share and rate us on whatever you are listening or watching with. 5-stars and YOU will be featured on a future #LoveNoteLeave us comments or questions at www.inlovewithmovies.com. Follow us on all the socials @nlovewithmovies #LoveAndMovies #MovieLovers #Movies #MovieReview #Halloween #Slasher #HorrorMovies #Horror #ScaryMovies #MichaelMyers #JamieLeeCurtis
Vijoy Pandey joins Sebastian Hassinger for this episode of The New Quantum Era to discuss Cisco's ambitious vision for quantum networking—not as a far-future technology, but as infrastructure that solves real problems today. Leading Outshift by Cisco, their incubation group and Cisco Research, Vijoy explains how quantum networks are closer than quantum computers, why distributed quantum computing is the path to scale, and how entanglement-based protocols can tackle immediate classical challenges in security, synchronization, and coordination. The conversation spans from Vijoy's origin story building a Hindi chatbot in the late 1980s to Cisco's groundbreaking room-temperature quantum entanglement chip developed with UC Santa Barbara, and explores use cases from high-frequency trading to telescope array synchronization.Guest BioVijoy Pandey is Senior Vice President at Outshift by Cisco, the company's internal incubation group, where he also leads Cisco Research and Cisco Developer Relations (DevNet). His career in computing began in high school building AI chatbots, eventually leading him through distributed systems and software engineering roles including time at Google. At Cisco, Vijoy oversees a portfolio spanning quantum networking, security, observability, and emerging technologies, operating at the intersection of research and product incubation within the company's Chief Strategy Office.Key TopicsFrom research to systems: How Cisco's quantum work is transitioning from physics research to systems engineering, focusing on operability, deployment, and practical applications rather than building quantum computers.The distributed quantum computing vision: Cisco's North Star is building quantum network fabric that enables scale-out distributed quantum computing across heterogeneous QPU technologies (trapped ion, superconducting, etc.) within data centers and between them—making "the quantum network the solution" to quantum's scaling problem and classical computing's physics problem.Room-temperature entanglement chip: Cisco and UC Santa Barbara developed a prototype photonic chip that generates 200 million entangled photon pairs per second at room temperature, telecom wavelengths, and less than 1 milliwatt power—enabling deployment on existing fiber infrastructure without specialized equipment.Classical use cases today: How quantum networking protocols solve present-day problems in synchronization (global database clocks, telescope arrays), decision coordination (high-frequency trading across geographically distributed exchanges), and security (intrusion detection using entanglement collapse) without requiring massive qubit counts or cryogenic systems.Quantum telepathy for HFT: The concept of using entanglement and teleportation to coordinate decisions across locations faster than the speed of light allows classical communication—enabling fairness guarantees for high-frequency trading across data centers in different cities.Meeting customers where they are: Cisco's strategy to deploy quantum networking capabilities alongside existing classical infrastructure, supporting a spectrum from standard TLS to post-quantum cryptography to QKD, rather than requiring greenfield deployments.The transduction grand challenge: Why building the "NIC card" that connects quantum processors to quantum networks—the transducer—is the critical bottleneck for distributed quantum computing and the key technical risk Cisco is addressing.Product-company fit in corporate innovation: How Outshift operates like internal startups within Cisco, focusing on problems adjacent to the company's four pillars (networking, security, observability, collaboration) with both technology risk and market risk, while maintaining agility through a framework adapted from Cisco's acquisition integration playbook.Why It MattersCisco's systems-level approach to quantum networking represents a paradigm shift from viewing quantum as distant future technology to infrastructure deployable today for specific high-value use cases. By focusing on room-temperature, telecom-compatible entanglement sources and software stacks that integrate with existing networks, Cisco is positioning quantum networking as the bridge between classical and quantum computing worlds—potentially accelerating practical quantum applications from decades away to 5-10 years while solving immediate enterprise challenges in security and coordination.Episode HighlightsVijoy's journey from building Hindi chatbots on a BBC Micro in the late 1980s to leading quantum innovation at Cisco. Why quantum networking is "here and now" while quantum computing is still being figured out. The spectrum of quantum network applications: from near-term classical coordination problems to the long-term quantum internet connecting quantum data centers and sensors. How entanglement enables provable intrusion detection on standard fiber networks alongside classical IP traffic. The "step function moment" coming for quantum: why the transition from physics to systems engineering means a ChatGPT-like breakthrough is imminent, and why this one will be harder to catch up on than software-based revolutions. Design partner collaborations with financial services, federal agencies, and energy companies on security and synchronization use cases.Cisco's quantum software stack prototypes: Quantum Compiler (for distributed quantum error correction), Quantum Alert (security), and QuantumSync (decision coordination).
Skutečnost, že ve střední či slovanské Evropě rapidně ubývá dětí, už nikoho jako nová informace nepřekvapí. Nové skutečnosti ale obvykle musí nějak zachytit či pojmenovat jazyk. Jak se tedy v západoslovanských jazycích – zejména v polštině, ale i v češtině – odráží úbytek dětí? Větší odhodlání si je nepořizovat? Proměna rodičovství? Jak se jazyk vyrovnává s novými kategoriemi identit? A jak tento nový styl nahlíží ženy? Neboli hledá a nachází jazyk také nová označení pro ženy, anebo v tomto směru zůstává překvapivě konzervativní a vystačí si v době všeobecného tlaku na pozornost, neutrálnost a rovnocennost s hodnocením ženského vzhledu? O tom všem hovoří v nové epizodě sourozeneckého podcastu Hej, Slované tentokrát osamělý Lukáš Novosad s jazykovědkyní z Varšavské univerzity Milenou Hebal-Jezierskou, která právě neologismy (tedy nová slova) mezi polštinou, češtinou a slovenštinou zkoumá.Úvod epizody přináší skoro až slovníkový přehled nových polských slov spojených zejména s mateřstvím. Slova jako „bezkidka“ či „madka“, která usilují pojmenovat tendenci vlastního hrdého a svobodného rozhodnutí nemít děti a nevnímat to příznakově jako něco negativního. Jsou to pokusy zachytit zřetelný společenský rys naopak pozitivně či přinejmenším neutrálně. Takových slov je ale samozřejmě mnohem více, některá jsou úspěšnější a stávají se novým standardem, jiná jsou úspěšná méně a patrně se neuchytí. Zajímavé je, že čeština tak výraznou tendenci inovovat svůj mateřský slovník prozatím nemá, protože nutkání nemít děti je tu nižší než v Polsku. Slovenština je v tomto směru dokonce řečí úplně prostou, neboť slovenská společnost novým rodinným trendům propadá na slovanském západě prozatím nejméně.Chybějí-li děti, nechybí ovšem nutkání uplatnit mateřské city – aťsi náhražkou. A tak se polská společnost nenápadně stala skoro evropským šampionem v psím chovatelství. Poláci jsou po Angličanech aktuálně druzí nejvášnivější pejskaři na kontinentu (Češi v tomto směru o sobě mají mylné představy). Psi samozřejmě nahrazují děti, což se projevuje také v jazyce. Místo pojmu mateřství se objevuje třeba (v českém překladu) „psateřství“. Místo syna je „psyn“, místo dcery (polsky córka) je „psórka“. Existují ale také pojmy pro psí mateřskou dovolenou. Nic z toho v češtině prozatím nemáme, jelikož tendence v sousedním blízkém jazyce nevnímáme, protože mu nerozumíme. Co ale není, může být, což dokládá slovník političtější, spojený v polštině se zákazy potratů, vzezřením žen či jejich politickýmukotvením. V této rovině už se projevují nápadné shody mezi polštinou a češtinou, které dokládají, že podobné jazyky mají stejné věci tendenci taky podobně řešit.Druhá část epizoda se zabývá tím, jak se polština vyrovnává s novými genderovými identitami, jak se její postupy liší od češtiny a v čem s ní naopak shodují. Polština je na tomto poli rozvinutější než čeština, dokonce má i webový portál, který nové zkušenosti přehledně a souhrnně řeší a který si vydobyl renomé a jistou společenskou autoritu: jde o web „zaimki.pl“. Aneb konečně podcast, který přináší úplně nové informace.
Kat, Nic and special guest Stephanie Siete get into all of the scary infuences in our children's lives and how to best protect them. Stephanie speaks nationally to schools, police departments, and parent groups to educate and empower them. Stephanie has received national recognition from the FBI for her service. and more importantly kids actually like and listen to her!-----------Being a working mom is the most crazy, amazing, powerful, frustrating, loving experience you will ever have in your entire life. The Working Mommy's Manual podcast, hosted by Nicole Corning & Kathleen Wilson.-----------Tune in for new episodes every other Tuesday!-----------CONNECT WITH US ELSEWHERE:• TikTok: @workingmommysmanualpod• Instagram: @workingmommypodcast• YouTube: @TheWorkingMommysManual• LinkTree: linktr.ee/WorkingMommyManual• Website: theworkingmommysmanual.com• Email: workingmommypod@gmail.com
Nic and Big J might be more powerful than you ever thought! Did they save Chilli's Skillet Queso?
With Michelle away, Nic and Jamie cover Sydney FC's first win of the season against Central Coast Mariners, and preview a tough clash with Newcastle Jets in Round 3.
In this episode, Patrick puts Nic in the hotseat and ask him questions. Together they explore tough conversations, frameworks, and the four mindsets: 1) Struggler 2) Achiever 3) Thinker and 4) Doer.As Nic says, “We're all in the people business.” Patrick adds how our work is to create more human connections. “The magic happens through the conversations we have and the connections we make.”The question we want to ask: How can I create a connection with this person? And in the process help them thrive?Building on the last week's episode, it is important to develop strong communication skills because how we communicate reflects how we lead.You can reach him at patrick@punchn.io. This is the second of two episodes with Patrick. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Nic from Just Another Year Chicago joins Adam Rank to discuss the Chicago Bears loss to the Baltimore Ravens, fans overreacting to the loss, Caleb Williams and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Nic tackles some of the big questions of life around suffering, purpose and meaning and the hope of heaven. While these questions can often cause anxiety, Jesus offers a hope that can lead us to anticipation for the glorious future we have in Him. Follow along each week of the GRIT series:
The gang is back and ready for the women's season! Michelle, Nic, and Jamie talk all things Sky Blue girls, and Michelle chats with new signings Bianca Galic and Riley Tanner, as well as skipper Nat Tobin.
A l'occasion de la célébration du 1700e anniversaire du Concile de Nicée, le pape effectuera son premier voyage apostolique du 27 novembre au 2 décembre. Il se rendra d'abord en Turquie, puis au Liban. Jean-François Colosimo, directeur des éditions du Cerf, historien des religions et spécialiste du christianisme oriental, évoque l'impulsion œcuménique que peut donner ce voyage au pontificat de Léon XIV. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Esto es HistoCast. No es Esparta pero casi. Viajamos a Cocentaina para hablar del gran almirante de la corona de Aragón, Roger de Lauria. Y lo hacemos gracias a Naxo Belda, al que escoltamos @cerveranavas, @tamtamveramendi y @goyix_salduero.Secciones Historia: - Alcaide de Cocentaina - 9:56 - Aragón al Mediterráneo - 23:22 - Vísperas Sicilianas - 35:22 - Batalla de Nicótera - 48:56 - Batalla del Golfo de Nápoles - 52:51 - Batalla de las Islas Formigues - 59:08 - Batalla de Rosas - 1:07:30 - Batalla de los Condes - 1:20:35 - Batalla del cabo Orlando - 1:35:15 - Señor y defensor de Cocentaina - 1:41:25 - Bibliografía - 1:52:59
On this episode of the podcast we're taking a nostalgic dive into every LEGO game and ranking them on a tier list! We also talk about what the future of LEGO games looks like as well as celebrate Nic's engagement!❯ Follow Us on the Internet:https://linktr.ee/thenerdiestpodcast❯ Merch:https://thenerdiestpodcast.com❯ YouTube:The Nerdiest Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@thenerdiestpodcastNic With No ‘K' - https://www.youtube.com/@nicwithnokThe Glas Studios - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGlasStudios❯ Twitter:The Nerdiest Podcast - https://twitter.com/NerdiestPodNic - https://twitter.com/NerdiestNicJackson - https://twitter.com/GlasStudios❯ Instagram:The Nerdiest Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/thenerdiestpodcast/Nic - https://www.instagram.com/nic._.barrett/Jackson - https://www.instagram.com/theglasstudios_/
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When Sarah Davidson last joined Something To Talk About in 2023, she was in the midst of one of life’s hardest chapters – navigating pregnancy loss, uncertainty and hope. It was a raw and deeply human conversation that resonated with so many of our listeners. A year later, Sarah’s story took a beautiful turn. In 2024, she and her husband Nic welcomed their son, Teddy – and just a few months later, she appeared on Stellar’s Mother’s Day cover, cradling him in her arms. Two years on, Sarah’s life looks completely different. She’s a business owner, content creator and mum, redefining what ambition and balance really look like in this season of life. From rebuilding identity after loss to rediscovering purpose through motherhood, Sarah shares how she’s learnt to bounce forward – in her career, her creativity and her sense of self. We also talk about her viral public speaking hacks, how she’s managed to build a troll-free online community of over 100,000 followers, and why she’s never been more driven – or more grounded – than she is today. For support or information about pregnancy loss, visit miscarriageaustralia.com.au. Watch the full episode with Sarah Davidson here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: Old fashioned crime is back Quantum risk to Bitcoin More outcry in Washington over the Democratic edits to market structure CZ gets a presidential pardon Federal Reserve announces a payments charter
The fight rages on as a new foe appears on the battlefield..._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Imagine your best game of D&D. The shocks, the twists and turns, the moments that can't be caught because you just had to be there. That's Dice Shame.Join our DM Jo, her husband Harlan, their brother Alex & their friends Nic & Timm as they experience those unmissable, gut-wrenching, heart-aching, joy-filled moments.This legendary AP releases a brand new episode every Thursday morning at 1:20 am!Content Warning: animal death, swearing, violence, claustrophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a Halloween miracle. Nic and Kendra crossover with Ally Fesmire from But Have You Tried to cover Kendra's beloved film Hocus Pocus.
We talk a lot about poop today! Oh and Nic has some real beef with House Hunters Franchise!
What happens when you've done the training, visualized the finish line, and race day is suddenly taken away?In this timely and deeply personal episode, Nic sits down with mental performance coach Giovanni Bianco to unpack the emotional impact of the Cape Town Marathon cancellation—and how runners can bounce back when their race plans fall apart. Together, they explore how to process disappointment, reframe setbacks, and reshape your vision for the future.Whether you've faced injury, underperformance, or the loss of a race you trained months for, this episode offers practical tools and a fresh perspective. From emotional acceptance and goal pivoting to the power of visualisation and reconnecting with your "why," Giovanni shares empowering insights for anyone navigating the unpredictable nature of running.This one is for every runner who's ever felt like the rug was pulled out from under them—but keep going anyway.We hope you enjoyed the episode, you can give Giovanni a follow on socials @giovanni_bianco_
Send us a textThis week, Nic and Kirstan are skipping the news, ditching the headlines, and diving straight into the dangerous waters of their own opinions. It's a rapid-fire episode where we ask each other the big questions—like: Why are group chats both emotionally supportive and deeply annoying? Why are suits so tight now? And most importantly… why did Pixar draw Mrs. Incredible like that? Who was that for? And why did it work? We're asking the questions that deserve no answers—but we're giving them anyway!Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cunningham New Episodes every Thursday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to truecomedypod.com for all things True Comedy! Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/truecomedypodcast Instagram: instagram.com/truecomedypodcast Twitter: twitter.com/podcast_true
Jeff from Zoo Boise drops in to talk Boo at the Zoo. Nic thinkgs Big J is an Angel?
Classic. Braun Strowman Is 6’8” and over 300 pounds… but can he survive one interview with Nic and his secret tag team partner??? Classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nic von Rupp joins The Lineup with Dave Prodan as he prepares for another Big Wave season, coming off one where he earned the 2025 Best Team Performance Award and added to his growing legend as one of big wave surfing's most complete athletes. Calling in from home after a ten-foot barrel session, Nic reflects on how far his country and his career have come. From an era when it was “unthinkable” to be a professional surfer from Portugal to now representing his nation at The Eddie Aikau Invitational, Nic shares how Nazaré transformed not only global big wave surfing, but the identity of an entire coastline. He dives deep into his path from Nike and Monster-sponsored competitor to free surfer and filmmaker, why he walked away from chasing jerseys, and how the “Von Froth” persona came to life. Nic talks about chasing barrels at Mavericks and Jaws, pioneering sessions with Tom Lowe, and how his background in competition taught him the consistency and discipline to handle big days at home. Together with Dave, Nic discusses the state of the surf industry – from the rise of athlete-driven content to the decline of traditional surf sponsorship – and what he thinks the next generation of pros really needs. He also opens up about his creative process, balancing the froth with perspective, and how staying healthy and curious keeps him charging forward. Follow Nic here and watch his YouTube series Von Froth here. Check his podcast Von Froth Cast here! Learn more about his big wave project Mountains of the Sea and follow them here. Stay tuned to the next stop on the Longboard Tour, the Surf Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic, Oct 24 - 26. Big Wave Season window starts November 1st, 2025 - March 31st, 2026. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. **Visit this page if you've been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and would like to volunteer or donate. Our hearts are with you.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boom Town is the taut and transporting adult debut from bestselling author Nic Stone. Nic joins us to talk about the American South, Black womanhood, Atlanta, writing in a new form and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Boom Town by Nic Stone Middlemarch by George Eliot Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol Divergent by Veronica Roth Little Spark by Nic Stone The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan The Candy House by Jennifer Egan Deacon King Kong by James McBride The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Mike Raymond from Fox Sports Radio of the Lehigh Valley for a discussion about the James Franklin firing and where this Penn State Football program goes in the future. Many fans and alumni are still in shock over what this season has become. What will the future bring? It was a great discussion with Mike!Topics Mike and Jeff discussed:- The pure shock of how this Penn State Football season has gone given the expectations.- Why the firing of James Franklin happened mid-season.- What will Franklin's legacy be when we are further removed from his tenure?- What will the PSU Athletic Department be looking for in the next head coach, and who might the next Penn State Football coach be; Pat Fitzgerald, maybe Matt Rhule?All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable
After producing nearly 90 episodes the Life & Leadership Podcast, Patrick gets in front of the microphone. Beaming into Nic's Office in Corn America is Patrick McGowan, Nic's podcast producer and expert in communication. Patrick is the CEO of Punchn Communications (www.punchn.io), a growing communication and organizational change consulting firm. At the heart of his communications training is the belief that powerful communications isn't just about speaking—it's about creating moments of connection that spark engagement and inspire action. Additionally, Patrick believes that the best leaders are great communicators—and should invest in themselves as Nic recommends.Together, Nic and Patrick discuss how communication is a hard skill and should treated as such. They explore the reasons why communication training doesn't get more attention. And Patrick also provides a couple of useful frameworks leaders can use to communicate more efficiently and more effectively. As he says, “Just because I own a hammer, doesn't make me a good carpenter. Similarly, just because I know how to talk doesn't make me a good communicator.” You can reach him at patrick@punchn.io. This is the first of two episodes with Patrick. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Nic from Just Another Year Chicago joins Adam Rank to discuss the Chicago Bears win over the New Orleans Saints, Caleb Williams' performance, Ben Johnson's comments on the game, the Bears defense and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Nic Nierras shares with us how hypnosis can help you redefine your worth, heal success wounds and reclaim your power. Nic's Links:WebsiteWork with NicFree Hypnosis AudiosPodcastPlease note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Ready to reclaim your body, your power, and your peace? Start here: 1.
Nicolas Breedlove is a visionary entrepreneur and the CEO of NVB Playgrounds, a company dedicated to creating safe, engaging, and inclusive play spaces that bring communities together. With over a decade of experience in the playground industry, Nic has revolutionized how schools, parks, and organizations approach play design by offering innovative solutions that combine creativity, safety, and durability. Under Nic's leadership, NVB Playgrounds has become a trusted partner for clients across the country, helping them navigate the challenges of planning, budgeting, and building exceptional play areas. CONNECT WITH Nicolas Breedlove Website: https://www.playgroundequipment.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-breedlove/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolas.breedlove JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger! Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community. Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty. SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as “food stamps,” SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers. CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/
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HAPPY FRIDAY! No it's not you, we sound a little tinny today and have no idea why but it does seem to level out later in the show! BUT I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU LISTEN ANYWAY because we have some HALL OF FAME level CALLS today that made us LOL! Not to mention a few DRUNK DIALS in our new DRUNK DIAL LOUNGE segment are HILARIOUS! Also, find out why BRINLEY is STUCK ON THE COUCH, why PAULA is being recorded without consent (the f?) and Nic's new game SENSORY OVERLOAD goes HAYWIRE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nic Espanet is the founder of Flex Equity Group and host of the Flex Forward Podcast. After two decades as a physical therapist, Nic transitioned into real estate—starting with passive investments before becoming a lead general partner. He's now led eight out of ten multifamily deals across Texas, with a focus on operational systems, investor communication, and market strategy. Through his podcast and syndication work, he helps others build freedom through clarity, consistency, and resilience. Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Start as a passive investor to learn best practices and build trust. Your first GP deal might require sacrificing equity to gain credibility. Raising capital today is about thoughtful follow-up, not just email blasts. Real estate's control and tangibility make it more appealing than stocks. Take fast action with underperforming property managers—delay can cost you. Topics From Healthcare to Real Estate Nic spent 20+ years in physical therapy before pivoting to real estate. Originally planned to invest in single-family homes before discovering multifamily. His first steps were as a passive LP, which taught him how great GPs operate. The GP Transition Joined a Dallas real estate network to meet experienced sponsors. Partnered with a seasoned operator for his first deal and earned credibility through effort. Built his own investor systems based on what he appreciated as an LP. Capital Raising in Today's Market Early deals filled in 2–3 days. Now it often takes weeks of phone calls and reminders. Uses GoHighLevel CRM to track interest, follow-ups, and conversations. Avoids texting new investors due to new legislation (SB140 in Texas). Lessons From the Field During COVID, personally took over a failing asset and drove occupancy from 70% to 90%. Now focuses on Texas secondary markets with population growth and minimal new supply. Attributes success to consistent communication, team alignment, and market adaptability.
Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: We dissect the market structure behind the flash crash last week What happened with Binance and Ethena? Palmer Luckey's de novo bank Erebor gets an OCC charter Paxos' fat finger The US government has seized $15b in funds tied to pig butchering scams
Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Josh Hirten, Environmental Discipline Leader at CDM Smith about The Silver Tsunami, Mentorship, and Global Collaboration. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:39 - Diving Adventures with Nic & Laura8:30 - Interview with Josh Hirten Starts13:34- Sampling through cavern diving 22:04 - Impact of professional organization 29:05 - Field Notes with Josh!Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Joshua Hirten at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-hirten-pg-22940/Guest Bio:Joshua Hirten, PG is an Environmental Discipline Leader at CDM Smith with over 28 years of experience. He holds an MS in Geology from the University of Florida, BA in Geology from the State University of New York, Buffalo, and is registered Professional Geologist in Florida.Josh is part of the Sky Wave at CDM Smith Team that combines data acquisition and machine learning to obtain detailed results to drive data to decisions. Josh is the Program Manager for the Waste Cleanup Program at the FDEP. In addition to environmental projects, Josh developed and conducted Project Management training at over 20 locations globally.Josh is actively involved in professional activities, serving as Board Member for National Association of Environmental Professionals and Vice President for Florida Association of Environmental Professionals.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.
It's part one of our Magic Pick when Ally and Nic crossover with Kendra Mikols from 9021 Here We G0 to discuss the 1993 film Hocus Pocus. Be sure to catch the second half where we cover What Lies Beneath over in the Howe's Things feed!
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Nic Aldrich, a seasoned leader in the medical device industry with over a decade of experience spanning Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, and now OrthAlign. Nic shares how his journey from global marketing in large corporations to leading a nimble medtech innovator has reshaped his approach to marketing, technology, and organizational agility.Nic dives into the evolution of surgical navigation—from bulky capital systems to handheld, data-driven precision tools—and how OrthAlign's platform has now surpassed 400,000 surgical procedures worldwide. He reveals the company's mission to make precision accessible to every surgeon, in every setting, while maintaining simplicity, accuracy, and trust.As OrthAlign transitions from a hardware company to a tech-enabled service provider, Nic discusses how data, software, and connectivity are transforming surgery into a smarter, more collaborative ecosystem. Rather than chasing automation, he emphasizes augmentation—using intelligent tools that empower surgeons to perform at their best.Finally, Nic shares how clarity of mission and culture of collaboration drive agility in an industry that traditionally moves slowly. His leadership philosophy: when people are deeply connected to purpose, innovation naturally accelerates.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The fight begins as the party heads face to face with some monstrous foes..._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Imagine your best game of D&D. The shocks, the twists and turns, the moments that can't be caught because you just had to be there. That's Dice Shame.Join our DM Jo, her husband Harlan, their brother Alex & their friends Nic & Timm as they experience those unmissable, gut-wrenching, heart-aching, joy-filled moments.This legendary AP releases a brand new episode every Thursday morning at 1:20 am!Content Warning: animal death, swearing, violence, claustrophobia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s time for DC’s Main Event! In this episode, Joe and Matt encounter High Strangeness at Oni Press, smash our action figures together for DC K.O., see if Kirkman’s got the chops to follow DWJ on the Robots in Disguise, recoil in terror as the Mother of Horrors is finally revealed in PKJ and Nic […] The post New Comic Book Reviews 10/8 – 10/15 | DC K.O., Transformers, High Strangeness, Incredible Hulk & MORE! | Episode #792 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.
We're so excited for you to hear our conversation with Nic Stone! We chat with Nic about her author origin story, why she made the jump from YA to adult with her (very!) adult debut Boom Town, writing off her strip club visits for research, and more! Obsessions Becca - Shonda Rhimes on Call Her Daddy Olivia - Floor lamp from Wayfair What we read this week Becca - The Idiot by Elif Batuman, The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland This Month's Book Club Pick - Heart The Lover by Lily King (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com) Sponsors Quince - Go to Quince.com/bop for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Caraway Home - Carawayhome.com/BOP for an additional 10% off your next purchase The Room Next Door by Wendy Walker - Go to Audible.com/TheRoomNextDoor and start listening today. Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Preorder Olivia's Book, Little One, and order Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.
W tym odcinku opowiadam o nowych przepisach prawa dotyczących śmieci w Polsce. To jest też trochę takie moje kazanie o tym, że kupujemy za dużo. Nic personalnego, ale kupujmy mniej, bo Wielka Pacyficzna Plama Śmieci jest 5x większa niż Polska ;(Jeśli podobają Ci się moje podkasty, zostaw mi recenzję i ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! Dzięki!Have you discovered the Polski Daily Club yet? If not go to https://www.polskidaily.eu/signup and join the club!
Send us a textYou can't help but take an immediate liking to Nic. He's humble and passionate about working dogs and helping handlers. As we celebrate our third season we couldn't have had a better guest on the show. We got to sit down with Nic at the ATK9 conference and hear his story. Clearly there are things Nic couldn't share with us, but his story is special and we are so appreciative for what he has done. NAME: NIC FONTAINEBIO: Currently owner operator of KILO III, LLC www.kiloIII.com and 3 rd Special Force's Group Multi-Purpose Canine Master Trainer Fort Bragg, NC. Retired US Army Special Operations K9 handler with 26 years of service. Deployed 14 times in support of the Global War on Terror.K9 Background and Certifications:- United Police Working Dog Association Master Trainer (UPWDA), and certification authority- United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Combat HandlersCourse- Special Operations MPC Handler and Team Leader- Tracking and trailing trainer throughout Africa on multiple trips for African ParksRangers conducting anti-poaching operations- Explosives Handling and Explosive Demolitions Course Certified- Improvised Explosive, Mass quantity explosive, Post Blast threat search Certified- Canine Down Advanced Medical Course- Instruct Canine Training extended Tracking Course's- Multiple K9 Decoying and Canine Bite Development Course's- Instructor and Trainer course's at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX as well asGlobal K9 Protection Group- Primary Instructor for five USASOC MPC course's- Assigned as lead to begin the start of the Specialized Search Dog (SSD)program for entire DoD at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX- Instructor to multiple inter agency LE/MIL swat, NATO, and K9 integrationseminars- UPWADA Master Trainer- NEPOPO® Silver School Graduate- NEPOPO® Gold School Graduate- 3 rd SFG (A) MPC Master Trainer, Ft. Bragg, NCOWNER/OPERATOR KILO III CONSULTING LLC: NIC FONTAINEPOSITION: MASTER TRAINER/INSTRUCTORKILO III CONSULTING LLC.465 Derby LaneHOPE MILLS, NC 28348We are pleased to have Vested Interest in K9's as a sponsor. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs. Check it out www.vik9s.org. Please welcome Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the RAMWDDP10 discount code.Welcome our sponsor Gold Coast K9. Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms. For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.comHLTK9 Conference continues to be a supporter of the WDDP. They are gearing up for the next conference in Myrtle Beach SC. Plan ahead, the 2026 conference will be April 14 - 16 2026. Register today at www.htlk9.com. Welcome our newest sponsor NCK9LLC. Located in Four Oaks NC, just east of Raleigh NC. Jim O'Brien and staff offer a variety of K9 services. Contact them at Phone : 919-353-7149 Email: jobrien@nck9.us
On the 480th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas with Sam Novak, Johnny Molinaro and Nic Patrick to talk about Tron: Ares! The third in the cult series takes the videogame action to the real world and featured a killer soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. Puzzle pieces include Pixels, Terminator, Alien: Covenant and Ex Machina.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Tron: Ares and the movies we discuss!Written by Jesse WigutowDirected by Joachim RonningStarring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeff BridgesDisneySam Novak is the Deputy Editor of VEGAS 411, an online source for Sin City tourists and locals. He's a fitness fan, a pet adoption advocate, and is mad about the movies. A former movie theater manager, he successfully operated 36 screens for both AMC and an independent movie house in South Florida. Check out VEGAS 411 at https://vegas411.comAnd follow Sam on Instagram @sammasseurNic Patrick is a filmmaker and co-host of the UNLV Film Department Podcast at https://www.unlv.edu/film/film-deptCheck out Nic's YouTube channel for his latest short film “Before It's Over” at https://www.youtube.com/@nicpatrickAnd also check out the UNLV Film Department Podcast atFollow Nic on Instagram @nicpatrickkJohnny Molinaro is a filmmaker and actor whose latest film is Vegas Traffic.Check out Johnny's IMDb at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7933618/And follow Johnny on Instagram @johnny.octaneMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Antivial" from my album MORE CONTENT.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group,