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Things are looking very wild out here in the real world so you deserve a deep dive on a book by an author with a big backlist and we are here to give you just that! Today's episode is on Sincerely, Your Inconvenient Wife, a modern day marriage of convenience story from Julia Wolf's The Harder They Fall series. We talk about fake husbands down bad, family drama, and the charm of an author building a big universe for all their characters to live in forever.If you want more Fated Mates in your life, or you want to talk more about Julia's books, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com.Read Sincerely, Your Inconvenient Wife in ebook or paperback, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.NotesHow the great blizzard of 2026 stacked up with previous blizzards. Seems like Providence was a bad place to be. The winner of this year's Chicago's snowplow naming contest: Abolish ICE.Everyone loves Bad Bunny.Ryan Coogler gave a beautiful speech about love at the BAFTA awards. Watch Jayme Lawson from the NAACP Awards give a brilliant explanation of why BAFTA and BBC are to blame for the events at this year's BAFTA awards.We have both been reading a lot of Julia Wolf books ever since our New Year's Milkin' Eve episode.Wyoming is a very big state with a very small population, so small in fact that there are 117 counties that have a bigger population than the entire state. You can play around with comparing populations using this map tool from Slate.The other books we mentioned this episode by Julia Wolf: a rock star romance, Built to Fall. Saoirse's brother's book is Sweet Like Poison. Luca's sister's book is In the Details.SponsorsMelanie Greene, author of New Flames, available in print or ebook. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or wherever you get your books.The Romantasy Letters, a new kind of romantic fantasy storytelling, delivered right to your door twice monthly. Use the code FATED to get 20% off your year's subscription. Learn more at RomantasyLetters.com.The What in the Smut? Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.Vedentro, premium leather accessories. Use code FATED at checkout to get an additional 10% off the best offer on the site.The RestFor even more info about this episode, and to explore everything Fated Mates has to offer, visit: https://fatedmates.net If you wish you had six more days in a week of people talking about romance, may we suggest joining our Patreon? Aside from an additional episode every month you get access to our Discord, where other romance readers are talking about books they love (and many other things!) all the time. It's so fun! Learn more about the Patreon and go join those cool people who love romance as much as you do at patreon.com/fatedmates. Beyond your favorite podcast app, you can find us on Instagram, Threads, Blue Sky, Tumblr, and probably some other places, too, if you look hard enough. If you've never listened to our Stop Book Banning episode, there's no better time than now.

In this special masterclass finale, Damona leads you through Fairy Tale Therapy, a guided experience to help you identify the unconscious dating myths quietly running your dating life, define the relationship pillars that will hold up your real love story, and step into your future through a powerful guided visualization. What You'll Hear In This Episode: How to identify the dating myth that's been quietly running your love life The three questions that reveal exactly what you believe about love and where that belief came from How to tell when a belief is protecting you versus holding you back The difference between preferences and pillars and why your real non-negotiables go deeper A guided visualization to invite in new love Resources & Links: Download your free episode companion worksheet and take the next steps at damonahoffman.com/next Get F the Fairytale at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you get your books Call or text your question to: 424-246-6255. Join Damona in Arizona in her Love Lab workshops at Civana at DamonaHoffman.com/lovelab Follow @DamonaHoffman on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook and submit questions or inquire about Damona's keynotes or workshops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CZ Lopez is a true force of nature, a visionary leader whose career spans groundbreaking work alongside culinary titan Robert Irvine and a dedicated mentorship transforming the lives of veterans. From humble beginnings that led him to find his purpose as an Air Force para-rescueman, CZ's journey of resilience, humility, and unwavering commitment has shaped him into an extraordinary voice in leadership, inspiring countless individuals to embrace accountability, proactively take charge, and make every second count.Takeaways:The Fluidity of "Because": Your core motivation, the "because" that drives you, is not static but evolves with the seasons of your life, demanding constant reflection and alignment.Adversity as Opportunity: Misfortunes and failures are not roadblocks but pivotal lessons and opportunities for growth, strengthening character and fueling future drive.Humility as a Leader's Anchor: True leadership is grounded in humility, recognizing that believing your own hype leads to ego and diminishes credibility, while candid feedback fosters genuine progress.Sound Bytes:"My because is simply because we're temporary. Our existence is numbered. We don't know how long we have on this earth to make a difference. So we have to make every second count.""I looked at failures as something that was going to make me stronger, that was going to give me further drive, more motivation, a chip on my shoulder to just go ahead and keep on pressing forward.""If it's going to be a book about you, buddy, I think you need your face in the front... that beret needs to be in there because that's really who made you who you were, the career field of para rescue."Connect & Discover CZ:Instagram: @therealczcolonlopezThreads: @therealczcolonlopezLinkedIn: @ramoncolonlopezBook: Carnivore Leadership: Taking Charge Instead of Taking Shit

Kenneth D. King is a celebrated couture fashion designer, author, editor, and professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology, he joins Jeff to discuss his new release Doll Couture: Red Carpet Edition.You can learn more about Kenneth through his website www.kennethdking.com and follow him on Instagram @kennethdking. If you want more doll couture drama, follow Lola on Instagram @lolatheshowgirl24.Books are available everywhere you enjoy books including:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Doll-Couture-Kenneth-D-King/dp/1963549236/Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/doll-couture-kenneth-d-king/1147095213?ean=9781963549232BetterHelp: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/macolino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffMacolino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/saintjmac⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/jeffmacolinopodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/saintjmac/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDB Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17046562/?ref_=nm_knf_t1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffmacolino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Art Credit: Chase Henderson

Kym Whitley is an unmissable force, a comedic genius who lights up every screen and stage she graces, balancing a thriving career, the intricate journey of personal transformation, and the deeply personal mission of motherhood. She's not just breaking stigmas; she's building bridges of understanding, inspiring millions with her candor, courage, and hilarious authenticity, making her a truly unforgettable voice for change and joy.Takeaways:Finding Your "Because": Your deepest purpose is often inherent, a natural gift meant to be shared, whether it's bringing laughter or fostering connection.Motherhood as a Catalyst for Growth: Becoming a parent intensifies life's demands, but it also provides a profound opportunity for personal growth and a re-evaluation of priorities.Breaking the Stigma Around Obesity: Approaching obesity as a chronic disease and utilizing available tools, like Zepbound alongside diet and exercise, can be a crucial step towards health without shame.Sound Bytes:"My because is because that is how I was made.""Motherhood means you gotta grow up. That was like, this is not a game.""Do you know, Mick, I didn't realize that obesity is a disease. Did you know that?"Connect & Discover Kym:Instagram: @kymwhitleyFacebook: @kymwhitleyX: @kymwhitleyWebsite: iamkymwhitley.comZepbound: zepbound.lilly.comLilly: lillydirect

Send a textJoin Dr. Kelly Whelan with guest Jeremiah Burke to unpack what it means to lead with grace while holding high standards. From self-leadership and honoring a Sabbath to discernment and smart failure, we explore how to move teams from mere compliance to true capacity and flourishing.• redefining leadership as stewardship of influence• strength with grace, not softness or dominance• self-leadership across mind, body, spirit, soul• feedback, humility, and open-door trust• mentors, coaching, and mental health support• Scripture, Spirit, Support as discernment filters• moving teams from compliance to capacity• measuring fruits beyond KPIs and revenue• recognition that fits each person's motivation• smart failure, innovation, and permission to try• knowing your people and co-creating solutionsGet Jeremiah's book @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Archway Publishing, and more. Connect on Facebook: Leading with Grace; LinkedIn: Jeremiah Burke; Website: GraceFilledLeadership.comSupport the showBelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discoveryUntil next time, keep doing great things!

On this episode of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Ali Riley, four-time Olympian soccer player and co-author of Girls Gone Veg, to explore Ali's early retirement and the grief and self-acceptance wrapped up in that, the continued fight for equality and inclusivity in sports, why allowing yourself to fall apart is a sign of strength, Ali's hopeful and beautiful IVF adventure that lies ahead in 2026, how refreshing storytellers like Sam Mewis, Kelly O'Hara, Darian Jenkins, and yes, Ali Riley, are changing the women's game for the better, and why your worth is less about what you do, and more about who you are. Helpful things mentioned during this episode:Ali on InstagramGirls Gone VegCamino Immigration ServicesEnjoy the podcast? Here are some ways to support to Nōn:Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know.Listen to You, Me, Empathy, Nōn's previous podcast about mental health, empathy, and big feelings.Need some help with your podcast, or thinking about starting a podcast? Get in touch!Connect with Nōn at nonwels.com and on Instagram @youmeempathy.Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.xoxonōn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

El periodista y director de La Brújula analiza en su monólogo el debate sobre la vuelta permanente de Juan Carlos I, a quien la Casa del Rey exige ahora tributar en España para salvaguardar la reputación de la Corona como institución. Latorre disecciona además el salto del caso Plus Ultra a la Audiencia Nacional por sospechas de "organización criminal" que comprometen a Zapatero , mientras Donald Trump moviliza al portaaviones Gerald Ford ante un posible ataque inminente a Irán.

Bill Gurley is a titan of Silicon Valley, a visionary investor who has shaped the landscape of modern business with game-changing insights and investments in companies like Uber and Zillow. As a general partner at Benchmark, Gurley's track record is undeniable, but it's his passion for unlocking human potential, articulated in his new book "Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love," that truly sets him apart. Through his popular blog "Above the Crowd" and social media, he has consistently shared his wisdom, inspiring countless individuals to pursue careers they genuinely love with confidence and strategic methodology.Takeaways:Unlocking Human Potential: The book "Runnin' Down a Dream" aims to equip individuals with the motivation and methodology to pursue their passions confidently, even in non-traditional fields.Mentorship and Sharing Knowledge: Learning from legends like Bobby Knight highlights the exponential positive impact of seeking mentors and generously sharing your own knowledge with others, rather than viewing success as a zero-sum game.Harnessing AI for Career Growth: Rather than fearing AI, individuals should embrace it as a "jet pack, jet fuel superpower" for accelerated learning and career advancement, especially for those with "agency" and a passion for continuous self-learning.Sound Bytes:"I could have written a book about investing or venture capital or any of those things, but it wouldn't touch as many people as I hope this one can touch.""I think the most positive reflection people should have on Bobby Knight, and I know there's a controversy about some of his tactics along the way, is his coaching tree.""If your career is crafted by the educational industrial complex and you're one of a hundred people doing the exact same thing and you come out of of academia like a widget and you're not someone who's passionate or not someone who self learns, you are a sitting duck for what AI may do."Connect & Discover Bill:LinkedIn: @billgurleyX: @bgurleyFacebook: @bgurleyBook: Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love

Miwa Messer is the executive producer and host of Barnes & Noble's beloved podcast “Poured Over,” which has released over 650 episodes in the last 5 years. Our conversation covers her journey in publisher publicity and brick and mortar bookselling, and the significant changes in book format and book discovery along the way—including events, podcasting, social media, and more.

Joan Barnes wanted to meet new moms and that was the inspiration for a place for moms to hang out with other moms. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is… Well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. Here’s one of those. [Tommy Cool Plumbing, Cooling & Heating Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here with Stephen Semple, and we’re talking about empires. Stephen just whispered the name of the topic into my headphones, and I recognize it, but I don’t recognize it. I don’t have any direct experience with this other than when I was a little kid watching Romper Room, but I don’t think it’s the same thing. The topic is Gymboree, but it sounds like it’s probably related, but I doubt that it is. Stephen Semple: Gymboree is not big any longer. There’s a bit of a sad story on that. Dave Young: It was a place though, wasn’t it? Stephen Semple: Right, it was, and it was huge at one point. It was part of the culture and it was mentioned in movies. It was a really, really big deal at one point. Dave Young: Yeah, here’s the issue. Here’s why I don’t remember it. I didn’t grow up in a place. It wasn’t the kind of place it would have a thing. I think I told you I drove 100 miles on our first date to go to Starbucks at a Barnes and Noble. Stephen Semple: It wasn’t even a real Starbucks. Dave Young: No, it wasn’t even a standalone Starbucks. Stephen Semple: Well, to give you an idea how big it got in 2010, Bain bought the company for $1.8 billion, 1.8 billion, and seven years later it went bankrupt. Dave Young: Oh, boy. That’s a bigger story than Gymboree if we wanted to go there. But let’s go go with building the empire. Stephen Semple: Let’s go with the building of the empire. Dave Young: How many buyout people does it take to ruin a company? Not many. Stephen Semple: But here’s the thing that’s interesting about this story. We often talk about this whole idea of unleveraged assets, and unleveraged assets becomes a very, very big part of this story. It’s very, very cool. The business was founded by Joan Barnes in 1976. She grew up outside of Chicago, studied dance and English in college, and got married. They moved to the West Coast. She’s this new mom in this new area looking for connections, and she started to host these get togethers with parents and kids at a local Jewish center. Joe Barnes, her husband, was a journalist. This journalist background becomes important a little bit later. As I mentioned, they grew up outside of Chicago and they picked up and moved and landed in San Francisco, where he got a job. And then they moved out to a suburb in 1973. She was basically lonely. 1973 was actually one of the lowest birth years in a long time, and so she was looking for people who had kids. Both of their families, both her family and his family, were back on the East Coast, and so she wanted to meet other moms. At this point, this whole idea of play groups didn’t exist. It was this new idea. And so she was in this dance company and had a friend in the company, and this friend had been offered a job to run activities for kids in a local community center. She was nervous to do it. Joan suggests, “Why don’t we share this idea?” And so it was a preschool after school programs. Joan went to a local YMCA that had this gym that they had set up called Kindergym, and she went and she checked it out. Everything there was this full-sized gym equipment and they modified how it was being used, but it was like full sized trampolines and full sized this and full sized that. As soon as she saw it, she had this vision of what it could be. Dave Young: I mean, there’s nothing funnier than a five-year-old on the uneven bars. Stephen Semple: Yeah, there you go. Dave Young: I’m just saying. But go ahead. Stephen Semple: So she had this vision: scale down the equipment, make it colorful, add music, lively teacher. This could be something really special, and maybe this is what could be done at the Jewish center. Now, some of the things were available it turns out she found out for special needs kids and the rest needed to be built, so she started to do that. But here’s the other thing. She knew how to get press to promote this. She had learned from her husband. She created a story of what the plan would be like, and she managed to get this big full page feature article in the local newspaper. In 1976, they opened this Kindergym in the JCC, and it’s immediately this huge success. It’s oversold. They hire preschool teachers to run the program. The goal was for the kids to have fun and let moms connect with other moms. That was the goal. It’s so successful they open another one in a center close by, and at this point they get approached by an entrepreneur, Max Shapiro, to put up some money. Basically the idea was, let’s do more of these. I’ll put up the money, you run them. Max Shapiro had run a basketball camp with Rick Barry, who was an ex-basketball player, that he had sold. He had some money kicking around to do this. They went down to San Montejo and they opened a Kindergym in a temple there, and they hired someone of the preschool background to run it and did the same idea. Joe went and got a story in a local paper, big story in a local paper. Basically it filled up, and she was running it almost like a franchise. They expand to five or six locations, and at this point she buys out Max and she makes the people that are running these couple of locations partners. It’s 1976, and there’s nine locations in California. They’re making a little bit of money. Joan decides she’s going to get a license to open franchise. Here’s the thing, she didn’t get any legal advice on setting any of this stuff up. She tries to trademark Kindergym, and she’s running this for a couple of years as a franchise until she discovers you can’t franchise Kindergym. It’s too generic a name- Dave Young: Oh, because kindergarten, kinder… Stephen Semple: But she’s already got these franchises isn’t been operating under the name Kindergym. They’re trying to think of different names, trying to think of different names. One day, one of the names sticks. Her husband even calls and the says, “Gymboree, Gymboree, Gymboree.” What a great name, Gymboree. They decide to set it up as Gymboree, and she decides to do it right this time. She goes out and gets some advice, a guy by the name of Bud Jacob, who has experience in franchising, likes the idea, likes her, and decides to help her out. It’s 1982 and they need to raise some money, and Bud introduces her to Stuart Muldaw, who invests. Now at this point, they’re still renting church halls. This is how they’re doing it. They’re going and renting church halls. It’s no leases, none of this other stuff. It’s handshake agreements. He invests $300,000 into the business for 30%. Here’s what they’re looking for. They’re looking for women that were just like Joan when she started this. They’re looking for women in their late 20s, early 30s who are raising families but wanted to do something, wanted to do something more, wanted to bring some extra income into the household. Their strategy is they’ll create a PR strategy in every community that they’re thinking about going to, so just replicating the idea. Again, remember Joe knows how to create this because of her husband, and also was very successful. But here’s another idea that they created. They also did advertorials in the Wall Street Journal. For those who don’t know what advertorials are, their advertisements that look like an editorial. Dave Young: Yeah, you write your own news report, news story, and then pay to have it placed in the paper. Stephen Semple: Right, and this speaks to how well she understands influencers. Because what she was looking at when she created these advertorials, they were not written to the women. They were written to the husbands. The whole idea is the father would read this article in the Wall Street Journal, this advertorial, and think to themselves, “This would be perfect for my wife,” which is really interesting because so many people would want to target the buyer instead of targeting the influencer. Dave Young: We call it indirect targeting. You write an ad that’s ostensibly an employment ad for your company. But when you talk about the kind of people you want to hire, you’re really talking to every consumer out there saying, “No, this is the kind of people that we are.” I love that, I love that. Stephen Semple: But today, so few people think that way. It’s all about target, got a target. But here she was purposely targeting the influencer, targeting the father who would read it, this be perfect for my wife. Now, here’s one of the things they were really picky on. Fit was one of the biggest things. If they didn’t think there was a good fit, they didn’t offer the person the franchise, and they focused on the East Coast. At this point, they’re focusing because they didn’t need help on the West Coast. LA was exploding. A lot of the people that they had focusing in on already understood press and media because they were actors on the side and all this other stuff. The West Coast was growing organically, so they were focusing these advertorials and whatnot on the East Coast. Here’s how much it was growing. By 1986, they have 400 centers. They’re doing 15 million in sales in 400 centers. But here’s where the problem happened. Audio: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off. Trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: Here’s how much it was growing. By 1986, they have 400 centers. They’re doing 15 million in sales in 400 centers. But here’s where the problem happened. Joan realized the franchising model was flawed. It was never going to work. The franchisees could not pay enough money to pay for the support that head office was providing because they were all like these really tiny businesses. They felt like they couldn’t charge much more because there was competitors popping up because it didn’t cost a lot to get these things started. They couldn’t reduce the service they were supporting. Here’s this business, 400 units, all looking great. It’s being mentioned in press and all this other stuff. But the business side is failing, so they needed to figure out another way to make money because the investors needed to get repaid, right? They thought, “Hey, maybe here’s what we could do. Maybe we do licensing because everybody knows the Gymboree name.” Dave Young: Merch. Merch. Stephen Semple: Yeah, so they go out and they get a whole pile of great licenses. But guess what? After about a year, almost all of them dropped them because the products didn’t sell. Hasbro then looks at doing an acquisition event, so they think, “Okay, great.” It felt like a bailout for Joan and a lifeline. Literally, they’re at the stage. Joan and her lawyer and the senior management team have flown to New York to sign the deal with Hasbro. She’s in the hotel and she gets a telephone call from one of the VPs of Hasbro who says the deal’s off. Dave Young: The deal’s off. Just like that? Stephen Semple: Just like that. Her team is there, the investors are there, her lawyer’s there, and they’re supposed to meet the next day, and the deal is off. She’s devastated because she now has to go back and tell everyone that this is off. She’s so completely spent this point she says she’s got to go for the weekend to her cabin in the Sierras. She basically looks at her team and says, “You got to think of another plan. You got to think of another plan. This franchising isn’t working. The Hasbro’s deal’s off. We need another plan.” Guess what? what’s the unleveraged asset that they have, Dave? Dave Young: Well, their name. I mean, we’ve got all these kids in there. Stephen Semple: Yeah, so she comes back because they have this great brand, but they have a business that can’t make money. She comes back and sitting on her desk is a sketch of a play center right next to a retail store. Dave Young: There you go. Stephen Semple: Actually, what they end up doing was putting the play center at the back of the store. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: What’s the asset that they have? Moms coming in to drop their kids off, parents coming in to drop their kids off. And what are they going to do when their kids are playing? Dave Young: Walk clear through the store. Stephen Semple: Clear through the store. It’s like having the gift shop at the back of the museum. When you leave the museum, you got to walk through the gift shop. Dave Young: It’s the milk and eggs back in the back of the grocery store. Stephen Semple: Exactly, unleveraged asset. And so here’s what they decide to do. They’re going to sell their own apparel, sell, play equipment, toys, all that stuff. They’re going to do as much as they can, where they’re going to brand it all themselves. Basically you got to walk through the gift shop, and the gift shop is what’s going to make the money. The play center is the draw that brings people in. They went back to the board to ask for money to invest, and they agree to do a test store. That then for a whole bunch of reasons, ends up becoming two test stores. One of the things that freaked Joan out at the time was one of the people on the board was very close to the folks at Gap. She gets a meeting with Gap, and Gap says to them, “We love the idea so much. We’re launching Gap Kids in a few months.” Dave Young: Oh, great. Thank you, we’re stealing the idea. Stephen Semple: It was one that was so far along she’d even say it wasn’t that because they were like, “Literally, we’re opening in four months Gap Kids.” Dave Young: They already were watching and saw that this paying attention to little kids can pay off. Stephen Semple: Yeah. But anyway, they launched in 1987. I want you to go back to 1987 because in 1987, malls were really big, and getting into a mall… You couldn’t just get into a mall. Malls had to approve you. They were very picky, right? Now, it’s still that way for really high-end luxury malls today. But you couldn’t just pick up the phone and say, “Hey, I wanted to open in a mall.” But what Joan was able to do is the Gymboree name was so well-known she was able to leverage the name. She was able to leverage the idea that parents will be coming in, dropping their kids off, and wandering around. She got into a couple of really great malls, and here’s what ended up happening. That Christmas, her two locations were the highest dollar per square foot sales in the entire mall. Dave Young: In the mall? Okay. Stephen Semple: So that huge success, huge success. Based upon that success, she was able to go out and raise $6 million to expand the business. 17 years later, Bain comes along and buys the business for $1.8 billion and then bankrupts eight, seven years later. Dave Young: I wonder how much of the equity she still owned. Stephen Semple: I don’t know because one of the things that happened- Dave Young: I mean, she sold that 30% chunk and that early guy… I hope she did well. Stephen Semple: One of the things is she did well, but she was completely uninvolved with the company by the time Bain bought the company, she recognized when it was growing that it was beyond her abilities. But she also had some real health issues with some eating disorders and things along that lines, and so there was a certain point after the raise of $6 million and they were doing the really rapid expansion that she actually left the company. She had a whole pile of health issues that she went, “You know what? I’ve got to deal with all of this. I actually need to step back and step away from the business.” I didn’t want to explore all of that. What I wanted to explore was the success that she had of building this business and this whole idea of… To me, it was really interesting. You and I often talk on this podcast, what are the unleveraged assets of the business? They had it there in front of them, and they were forced to look for it when all of a sudden it was, this franchise model cannot make money. They explored every possible way, and there was no way for it to make money. The sale falls through and suddenly it’s like, well, what do we do? The unleveraged asset was we have all these people coming to our locations. We have all these kids- Dave Young: All we got to do is find a location that wants this traffic. Stephen Semple: Yeah, all these kids are coming. Dave Young: They’ll want us if they want the traffic. Stephen Semple: Right? It’s like the whole movie theater. Again, when movie theaters were much bigger than they are today, you would have a mall where you put a movie theater. And then that would attract all sorts of restaurants around it because the movie theater brings people to the location. The anchor tenant back in the day. We had the anchor tenant in the mall. That brought people to the mall. They had that asset there and were not leveraging it. Dave Young: I mean, to have that designation of the highest dollars per square foot in the mall, that was before at Apple Stores, but she held that position for a bit, right? That’s pretty cool. Stephen Semple: Yeah, and it was all from, okay, we’ve got these people coming in. It’s no easy task, no easy task. People coming in, we should sell them stuff. They love Gymboree, so let’s sell them branded Gymboree apparel, branded Gymboree toys, and all that other… Dave Young: And the brand just doesn’t exist anymore? They bankrupted it and… Stephen Semple: Still a few around. I think there’s a company that now that’s trying to revive it and things along that line. I didn’t look too far after the whole Bain thing was like- Dave Young: Yeah, in my mind I’m thinking, okay, well, she did all this before social media, too. That’s pretty amazing. Stephen Semple: But what she leveraged was and what she knew was how to create PR. Dave Young: Yeah, I love videos of kids falling off playground equipment for some reason. Or there’s one where you’ve probably seen the meme of the perfect job doesn’t exist. Oh wait, it’s a guy on a skating rink throwing a big ball at kids and knocking them over. I’m like, “Okay, yeah, sign me up.” Well, that’s a cool story. There’s several reasons I didn’t really know much about it. I was born at the wrong time when she was up and running big. I was a young guy in his 20s without any kids living in a town that didn’t have a mall and blissfully unaware of all the things that were affecting us. But what a cool story, and good for her for building it up and making a nice, big, juicy exit. Stephen Semple: When I heard it just jumped out at me just because of it being such a good example of an unleveraged asset that they were forced to find because of all these other challenges. That’s often the thing that we’re doing when we’re going and visiting businesses is that whole, what are the assets? Is it a story? Is it thing? Is it- Dave Young: Oh, absolutely. It’s fun. To me, that’s the fun of the one-day sessions that we do, which is you start pulling at threads looking for those. They don’t even realize it, but that’s really what you’re looking for. What do you have that we can leverage in a good way that people just don’t understand that you do or that you have or where you are or who you are? Those kinds of things. Stephen Semple: They didn’t realize they had it until they were forced to look for it. Dave Young: Great fun. Well, is there a Gymboree for old men? I should probably go. Stephen Semple: There’s a business opportunity. Dave Young: We just go in and play around on equipment. Not serious weightlifting, but you’d get some work in. Stephen Semple: There you are. Dave Young: I can, probably. Thank you for bringing the Gymboree story. Stephen Semple: All right, thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

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What if the reason you feel disappointed after reaching a goal… isn't failure — but lack of preparation? In this episode of The Millionaire Woman Show, Debra Kasowski explores why so many high achievers experience an emotional letdown after finally accomplishing what they worked so hard for. From income milestones to leadership promotions to personal breakthroughs, success can feel surprisingly empty when we haven't prepared ourselves to sustain it. Debra unpacks the concept known as the “arrival fallacy,” popularized by positive psychology expert Tal Ben-Shahar, the belief that happiness lies at the finish line. You'll discover: Why achievement without identity growth leads to dissatisfaction The three layers of preparation: mental, strategic, and emotional How to build consistency that creates self-trust Practical strategies to prepare for the opportunities you say you want Why celebration and reflection are essential to sustainable success Preparation isn't just about planning logistics. It's about becoming the person who can hold the next level. If you desire greater impact, income, influence, or legacy — this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start preparing. Because when your opportunity arrives…you don't want to meet it overwhelmed. You want to meet it ready. Debra Kasowski is the charismatic podcast host of The Millionaire Woman Show, 3X Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Certified Executive Coach. She interviews incredible speakers, authors, CEO, Business and Organizational Leaders, and drops solo episodes with tips, strategies, and techniques for your success. GET YOUR GIFT Sign up for our Success Secrets Newsletter and download your FREE 10-page PDF of Reset Your Mindset at www.debrakasowski.com. Book your Complimentary Discovery Session with Debra today! 1. Connect with Debra Kasowski on social media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debrakasowski YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCIg8Qcl0OERGMbT5eOUGkCg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DebraKasowskiInternational/ 2. SUBSCRIBE to The Millionaire Woman Show podcast on iTunes 3. PURCHASE Debra's books – Amazon, Barnes & Noble,

Sherron Wakefield is a mother, a grandmother, and a retired kindergarten teacher with amasters degree in school counseling. She is a survivor of domestic violence- and thatexperience has shaped the heart of her work today. Sherron is a recently publishedauthor. Her mission is to help others find healing and strength.Contact Sherron Wakefield:my newly released book entitled "IT WAS HIM". It is available on Amazon, Apple, andBarnes&Noble. My husband used me as his outlet for pain, expressing it through abuse.Paranoia played a significant role in his behavior, with narcissism serving as thefoundation of his actions.facebook.com/sherronewakefieldinstagram.com/sherronewakefieldtiktok.com/sherronewakefieldemail: itwashim2025@gmail.comDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

Send a textWelcome to another episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast.What if access isn't just opportunity…but a lifeline?For some children, creative expression isn't extracurricular.It's regulation.It's belonging.It's confidence.It's therapy for a mind that needs a safe place to land.And when access is missing, something deeper is lost.Some things are simply too important to be reserved for those who can afford them.It was out of reach for my dad as a child —and by the time he found his voice later in life, he carried the weight of what access might have changed.A deathbed regret over not having the opportunity to fully step into what you love?That's not acceptable.That's why Applaud Our Kids was born.Today, I'm joined by Melissa Grinwald — President and Co-Founder — along with members of our advisory committee - Phil De Rita, Nick Ditri, Chris Maltese, and Elena Lanza — as we take you inside a nonprofit here in New Jersey that is doing something different. The Applaud Our Kids Foundation provides sustained, customized access for children of all abilities — because when access is present, creative expression becomes more than art.It becomes stability.It becomes identity.It becomes a lifeline.And if this conversation resonates with you — if you believe connection changes lives — I invite you to stay connected beyond this episode.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Today Is the Day Live It and Applaud Our Kids to witness the impact in real time.Do you love to read stories of inspiration, resilience, courage, leadership? My book, Today Is the Day. LIVE IT! — available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble — shares 31 powerful personal journeys of how everyday changemakers are building their own tables as they go to the edge of their comfort zone. When you take that chance and believe in yourself you may find yourself in the center of creating incredible impact.If you're looking to grow your business in ways you may never have imagined — by connecting with your clients and customers in deeper, more meaningful ways that elevate both your impact and your bottom line — I would love to connect with you.I offer keynote speaking, interactive seminars, and customized workshops where I share my signature T.A.B.L.E.™ Method and teach how to use connection as a strategy — not just a value — to strengthen culture, deepen client relationships, increase loyalty, and drive sustainable growth.Because when connection is intentional, it stops being a soft skill and becomes a growth strategy.You can reach me directly at jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com to learn more.#performingarts #todayistheday #access #music #changemakers #soiree  #fundraiser #lifeline Support the show

Noble Investment Group Founder and CEO Mit Shah has put his money where his mouth is in terms of investing in extended-stay hotels, and he lays out why he's a big believer in the evolution of "branded long-term accommodations." 

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Practicing the Noble 8 fold path can lead to experiencing a lot of joy in our practice and daily life. Joy serves as a basis & support for awakening; as a signpost to our progress, and an anti-dote to suffering

Dr. Richard Marcs, author of A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman, joins Marv to talk abouthow a chance conversation with a Hollywood producer turned his longhand manuscript into aweekly audio drama recorded in Jakarta — and why the ending will send you straight back toepisode one. From accidental historical coincidences buried in a Texas road map, to using rock music asserious literary reference, to the unexpected self-editing power of hearing your own writing readaloud — this conversation covers what it actually takes to write a story that rewards beingexperienced twice. Whether you love crime fiction, audio drama, literary podcasts, or you're a writer looking for newways to edit your work, this episode is worth your time.

It's here! The first episode of 2026 and we're talking about Recovery and Celebration! Ginger shares her journey into Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12 step recovery program. And speaking of celebrate—Let's talk about the importance of celebration!  Many women struggle to make a practice of celebration, including Ginger. However she shares what she has learned about the necessity of celebration and how we can practically do it! —————— Get your copy of Ginger's book Thrive: How to Let Go, Find Purpose and Flourish When Staying Seems Easier today!!!!! To buy directly from Ginger (the best option) click here To buy from Amazon click here To buy from Barnes & Noble click here —————— Cover Art: Joseph Vosges Intro/Outro: Malaga by EZE Connect with Ginger on IG @gingernfit Follow Get Up Ten on FB and IG    

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Practicing the Noble 8 fold path can lead to experiencing a lot of joy in our practice and daily life. Joy serves as a basis & support for awakening; as a signpost to our progress, and an anti-dote to suffering

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Practicing the Noble 8 fold path can lead to experiencing a lot of joy in our practice and daily life. Joy serves as a basis & support for awakening; as a signpost to our progress, and an anti-dote to suffering

Domino's is winning pizza. Panera Bread is facing lawsuits after yet another data breach. And Noble 33 is also embroiled in an ugly court battle after firing its general counsel.

Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm.The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that's a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you'd like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. Music Marisa Anderson plays He is Without His Guns Bing & Ruth play Broad Channel (Solo Piano) Greg Haines plays Peter's Advice NotesYou can listen to the full recording here.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mazel Morons! Today, we're going straight from a wholesome Barnes & Noble nostalgia trip into a full-on debate about point-of-purchase snacks, condom roulette, Derek Jeter gift baskets, and why no one uses protection anymore. Plus, Oscar snubs, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills drama, Traitors casting fails, and some of the wildest Moron Mail confessions yet (including a husband's old-phone sex tape discovery). What are ya nuts? Love ya!Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/goodguys Go to https://kachava.com and use code GOODGUYS for 15% off your first order.Head to Superpower.com and use code GOODGUYS at checkout for $20 off your membership. After you sign up, they'll ask how you heard about them, so make sure to mention this podcast to support the show.Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code GUYS at checkout. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fertility is something many women assume will always be there—but biology doesn't always follow our timeline.In this episode, Nikkiey sits down with Dr. Jaime Knopman, reproductive endocrinologist and author of Own Your Fertility, to break down what actually happens to your hormones, egg quality, and fertility as you age. jaime-theThey discuss perimenopause, egg freezing, IVF, and the biggest misconceptions women have about their fertility window. Dr. Knopman also explains why fertility awareness is one of the most empowering tools women can have—giving you the ability to make informed decisions about your future.This episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to better understand her body, hormones, and reproductive health.Dr. Knopman is the author of Own Your Fertility, a powerful guide helping women understand their reproductive timeline and take control of their future with confidence. You can grab your copy on Amazon or at Barnes & Noble.To learn more, visit drjaimeknopman.com or follow her on Instagram at @drjaimeknopman for ongoing fertility education and insights.This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth. Use code MACROHOUR for 20% off at www.cozyearth.comClick To Watch A Free Macro TrainingClick To Apply For Our ProgramsIf you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured!Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials:WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WebsiteNikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love and heart to help you reach your goals.

From electrifying NFL fields to rewriting his own narrative with resilience, wisdom, and unapologetic truth, Adam "Pacman" Jones is more than an athlete—he's a force of nature. A dynamic leader who inspires redemption, responsibility, and real talk, Pacman brings his signature "go get it" mentality to every aspect of his life, proving that with unwavering dedication and a commitment to authenticity, you can redefine your legacy and empower those around you. Get ready to be inspired by a man who lives by the mantra: "work hard, play hard" and whose impact extends far beyond the gridiron.Takeaways:The Power of Unrelenting Work Ethic: Pacman highlights that while talent is important, an unmatched work ethic is what truly separates good from great, emphasizing that relentless effort can overcome natural ability.Strategic Preparation as a Skillset: Coming from a background where he always played with older, more experienced individuals, Pacman developed an acute awareness of strategic preparation, translating his multifaceted athletic background into a unique mental edge that propelled him to success.The Evolution of a Leader: From needing a supportive circle in his early career, Pacman transformed into a pillar of support for others, understanding the profound impact of intentional mentorship and building genuine relationships that transcend the paycheck.Mentorship Through Vulnerability: Recognizing the value of his own experiences, Pacman passionately advocates for showing vulnerability and honesty, especially with children, using his past struggles and triumphs to teach invaluable life lessons and foster growth.Intentional Community Impact: Beyond the public eye, Pacman is deeply committed to supporting his community and youth, choosing to act with intention and genuine care rather than seeking recognition, focusing on tangible actions that empower individuals to overcome significant challenges.Sound Bytes:"What separates good and great is work ethic. Period point one.""That's my calling, man. That's my calling. Like, I was one of those kids who lost his dad early, stayed with my grandma.""I truly believe in you are what you hang around."Connect & Discover “Pacman”:Instagram: @realpacman24TikTok: @adamjonespacman

durée : 00:30:10 - Les Pieds sur terre - par : Sonia Kronlund, Florence De Talhouët, Alice Durieux - Violaine, 25 ans, issue de la noblesse française, a grandi dans un monde régi par les codes, le catholicisme et l'entre-soi. Après une école de commerce, elle choisit le stand-up et se retrouve à jouer dans des caves parisiennes et des bars populaires, loin de son milieu. - réalisation : Peire Legras

Noble Research Institute does more than put together awesome classes on ranch finance, soil health, and grazing management. They actually own and manage 13,500 acres spread across 6 different ranches. Today Joe Pokay and Hugh Aljoe join me from Noble to discuss their experience cutting inputs from their ranch 5 years ago and diving into a low input regenerative and profit focused production model. They discuss the challenges and successes and tips for people interested in doing something similar!Resources Mentioned:Noble Research Institute coursesHow Not to Go Broke Ranching - Walt DavisInfinite Banking ConceptCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠www.ranchingreturns.com⁠.For Ranching Returns shirts, hats, and sweatshirts check out https://farmfocused.com/ranching-returns-merch/To get more information on how Ambrook can benefit your operation, check out ambrook.com/ranchingreturnsFor more information on or to order Redmond salt or conditioner check out Redmondagriculture.comTo learn more about all the classes and services that Noble offers check out www.noble.org

Scott Martin's transformation from elite athlete to disability advocate demonstrates that identity is not determined by circumstance but by choice. After losing both hands and parts of his feet to necrotizing fasciitis in 1993, Scott faced a pivotal moment in his garage where he rejected the suicide narrative society had constructed for him. Instead of accepting victimhood, he consciously reclaimed agency and rebuilt his life around a singular philosophy: positioning people to learn and succeed rather than simply instructing them. Scott's advocacy exposes critical failures in how institutions engage with disability. He identifies disabled individuals as inherent problem-solvers whose daily navigation of obstacles makes them exceptionally valuable employees and contributors. His core insight is radical in its simplicity: education and openness reduce stigma, and visibility transforms perception. By refusing to hide his disability and speaking honestly about his experience, Scott normalizes difference and demonstrates that capability transcends physical form, challenging every assumption society makes about limitation. Scott Martin's Play from Your Heart is now available for presale, with his goal to reach bestseller status and amplify this message of resilience and inclusion. The book serves as both memoir and manifesto, designed to provoke thought and inspire action across sports, business, and social spheres. Support his mission by purchasing through Library Tales Publishing, Amazon, Thriftbooks or major retailers including Barnes & Noble and Simon & Schuster. Scott's work reminds us that true leadership means creating conditions for others to discover their own strength, that disability is not a tragedy but a different way of navigating the world, and that our collective humanity depends on building systems and cultures that value every person's contribution. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the podcast Resilience Unravelled, Russell speaks with Susan Inouye in Los Angeles about resilience themes in homes, products, and organisational culture, including companies that post values but don't live them. They discuss generational differences at work, with Susan describing shifts from command-and-control leadership toward belonging, meaning, and authenticity, and noting that millennials are now a large portion of the workforce. Susan also shares that millennials are complaining about Gen Z, arguing it's often about age and development, and references brain development and the influence of how generations were raised. She emphasises that leadership change requires embodied practices, not just advice, explaining that transformation happens through the body and somatic intelligence, with HeartMath Institute research as an example. Susan tells a client story about an event-production leader whose gift for planning became controlling behaviour; using the Sawubona (“I see you”) gift-centered approach, rituals for letting go, and trapeze lessons, the client replaced fear with freedom and became more trusting at work. Susan's book, "Leadership's Perfect Storm: What Millennials Are Teaching Us About Possibility, Passion, and Purpose," is aimed at leaders, includes stories and a coach's corner with practices, is used in over 30 countries, is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and donates all proceeds to the nonprofit Youth Mentoring Connection. She notes Sawubona Leadership originated in South Central Los Angeles through Tony LeRae's mentoring work.00:00 Welcome 01:05 Resilience, building standards & planned obsolescence03:00 Corporate values vs reality: authenticity and truth-telling at work04:47 Millennials & Gen Z reshape leadership expectations06:28 Are generational stereotypes real? Command-and-control vs belonging10:24 Brain science, upbringing & why each new cohort gets judged15:40 From advice to embodiment: practices, somatics & emotional intelligence19:17 Client story: planning as a gift—and learning to let go (trapeze breakthrough)25:49 The book: Leadership's Perfect Storm—who it's for & what's inside27:21 Where to buy + proceeds to youth mentoring; Sawubona ‘I see you' origins28:34 Wrap-upYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

Barry’s guest Karl Hargestam shares a powerful story of loving someone without judgment. When we see people the way Jesus does, we uncover their value, purpose, and potential. Be encouraged to look past appearances, embrace God’s grace, and hear how simple love can change lives. Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.comFind out how to get this month’s faith-sharing gift at https://go.rotw.com/MonthlyOffer  Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers. Learn more about: -        Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel-        How we can work God into any conversation-        Why 80% of Americans are looking for God-        When we can use humor to share God’s message-        How the Holy Spirit gives us a voiceCheck out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.(00:00) A Radical Salvation Story(03:20) Saved by Grace, Later Burdened by Religion(05:14) The Simplicity and Power of the Gospel

Is love with rules really love? Probably not. And yet so many of us have only felt conditional love. Having her first daughter taught adoptee Jenn love without rules. Unconditional love as a felt experience. Not an idea. Listen in as we go deep on feeling loved and whole... Jenn works in adoption. Here's a bit about her from her agency's website: Jenn has been working with children and their families for almost thirty years, with eighteen of those years spent focusing on the needs of children in the foster care system and on providing adoption-related services. After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Jenn spent several years as a foster parent and worked in a residential program for adolescent girls. Jenn then returned to school, earned a Master's degree in Counseling, and spent fourteen years working for Deschutes County Behavioral Health as a therapist on the school-based health clinics team. A few months ago, Jenn transitioned to a school counselor position so she can spend summers working at her favorite camp. As an adult adoptee herself, Jenn believes that every child deserves a loving, stable, forever home and she works diligently to ensure that the families who adopt through Choice Adoptions understand this responsibility. Her superpower is the “ability to micro-edit written work,” and she uses this skill to ensure that the home studies, post-placement reports, and adoption profile books that represent Choice families are of the highest quality possible. She loves meeting new families when she writes their home studies and visiting them once their adopted child arrives home. When she is not working, Jenn enjoys caring for indoor and outdoor plants, hiking, searching for waterfalls, playing tennis, riding her bike, listening to Sea Shanties, browsing antique stores, and spending time with her husband and five (mostly grown) children. https://www.choiceadoptions.org/ https://www.facebook.com/choiceadoptions/ https://www.instagram.com/choiceadoptions/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

A Noble TaskGod's Blueprint for a Healthy Church1 Timothy 3:1-7Billy PoeWestside Chapel | February 22, 2026

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on February 22, 2026 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Rom 5:12-19 Mt 4:1-11 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Tom, the number one best selling author of My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns and High Heels, to unpack what it really looks like to live fully when life gets uncertain.Tom shares the private chapters behind his public success, including building a senior corporate career while quietly living with metastatic cancer. We talk about resilience as a muscle, “terrible gifts”, and why belief and personal agency can change everything when the odds are against you.If you've been pushing through pressure, change, or uncertainty, this episode will help you come back to what you can control, and move forward with clarity and possibility.Grab your Copy of Tom's book here -https://www.tomlenoble.comLearn more about Tom here - https://www.tomlenoble.comIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Doing what truly matters often feels harder—not because it's wrong, but because it asks more of your focus, priorities, and energy.In this follow-up to Are You Busy — or Are You Building?, we unpack the hidden mental cost of living in accordance with your values instead of chasing what's easy or distracting. When you commit to the work that counts, resistance hits differently—and it can feel heavier before it pays off.This episode breaks down why capable people stall when they ignore these internal tensions and how to navigate the discomfort so you can build momentum in your life, leadership, and work.

What happens when someone runs with a business idea they've heard as a thought experiment on a podcast? Can a business have an expletive in its name? And is it possible to run a business that sells a single very specific product?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I'm joined by Charlie Hurst, Tom Noble and Will Sudlow — the founders of Flat White or F*ck Off*, a coffee brand inspired by a thought experiment by friend of the show,Rory Sutherland. The concept is simple: sell one thing — flat whites — and if you want something else… the answer's in the name. ⚠️ *Given the name of the business, this episode contains a lot of swearing!Within four months of hearing the idea on Jamie Laing's Great Company podcast, they'd banded together — having never met but being isnpired to give the business a go — built a brand, grown an audience of tens of thousands, and served 1,500 flat whites in a single day at a London pop-up.  Most people would've treated Rory's idea as an interesting thought experiment. But Charlie, Tom and Will decided — with Rory's blessing — to actually build it.In an extended conversation, we explore what it means to:Build a brand before you have a productGrow an audience before you open a shopShare your financials publiclyDeliberately polarise rather than pleaseDiscover why Charlie, Tom and Will spent £22,000 on a one-day loss-making pop-that served as a live experiment; part marketing, part proof of concept, part behavioural case study.We discuss why constraint can be liberating, why queues affect perceived quality, how social proof shapes demand, and why narrowing your audience can be more powerful than trying to attract everyone.This isn't just a story about coffee. It's about conviction, creative constraint and what happens when you deliberately ignore conventional business wisdom.Guest Bios Charlie HurstDesigner and brand builder. Charlie created the original visual identity for Flat White or F*ck Off after seeing Rory's idea online.Tom NobleEntrepreneur and digital builder. Tom documented the entire journey in public, helping grow the brand's audience before a single coffee was sold.Will SudlowCo-founder of experiential agency The Impossible. Will brought production expertise to turn the idea into a large-scale pop-up event.AI-Generated Timestamped Summary00:00 – From Thought Experiment to Real Business: why this is more than a coffee story. 03:00 – Hearing Rory's Idea: how Charlie, Tom and Will discovered the concept and decided to act on it.08:00 – Building in Public: growing an audience before having a physical product; documenting everything online.15:00 – One Product Only: why selling just flat whites is a strategic constraint — and a behavioural signal. 25:00 – The Pop-Up Experiment: erving 1,500 coffees in a day; spending £27,000 as a marketing investment.35:00 – Polarisation & Backlash: criticism, online sceptics and why not being for everyone is the point.50:00 – Perception, Queues & Behaviour: what they learned about speed, quality signals and social proof.01:05:00 – Risk, Conviction & Entrepreneurship: why building something in public is both terrifying and liberating.01:20:00 – What Happens Next: scaling, experimentation and staying true to the core idea. LinksRory on Jamie Laing's Great Company podcast - https://shows.acast.com/great-company/episodes/rory-sutherland Flat White or F*ck Off - https://flatwhiteorfckoff.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flatwhiteorfckoff/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@flatwhiteorfckoff/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/flat-white-or-fck-off/ The co-foundersTom on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasnoble1992/ Charlie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-hurst-715364150/Will on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willsudlow/Ask The Impossible - https://asktheimpossible.com/Rory's appearances on this show:https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/rory-sutherland-on-compliance/ https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/rory-sutherland-paul-craven-on-alchemy-magic/ https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/gerald-ashley-rory-sutherland/ https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/rory-sutherland-gerald-ashley-paul-craven-at-abbey-road-part-one/

Jelena Djuric, Co-Founder & CEO at Noble, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed how Noble's infrastructure is helping companies to get access to stablecoin liquidity around the world. Recorded January 23rd.Brought to you by

Most leaders can recite their values. But when deadlines tighten and money is on the line, those “values” often turn into nice-sounding slogans. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, we sit with the uncomfortable gap between intention and behavior—and what it actually takes to close it. Yusuf is joined by Harrison Tash, author of Exit Without Leaving and founder of Living Water Consulting, to explore how values can become real decision-making filters. This conversation is for founders, leaders, and anyone feeling the quiet pressure to compromise—who wants a clearer, steadier way to choose what matters when the pressure is real. About the Guest: Harrison Tash is the author and illustrator of Exit Without Leaving and the founder of Living Water Consulting. He supports entrepreneurs and business leaders in scaling sustainably without burning themselves—or their teams—out. Episode Chapter: 00:06:13 – When pressure hits, where do values go? 00:07:48 – Why leaders drift toward “shiny things” 00:10:15 – Values as wall art vs. values as lived behavior 00:14:02 – The money trap: when wealth becomes the hidden driver 00:17:25 – Overcommitment, overhead, and the cost of misalignment 00:20:25 – A practical start: the “everything burns down” exercise 00:24:27 – Values as a yes/no checkpoint for daily decisions Key Takeaways: Write your values down—clarity starts when it's visible, not assumed. Use values as a filter, not branding: “Will this compromise what I care about?” Watch “shiny thing” decisions (money, status, speed) that quietly pull you off-course. Audit overcommitment: inflated lifestyle or overhead creates pressure to betray values. Treat values as evolving language across seasons, while keeping core principles steady. After major decisions, ask: “Which value actually guided this?” How to Connect With the Guest: Website: ConsultLivingWater.com LinkedIn: Harrison Tash Book: Exit Without Leaving (Amazon; Barnes & Noble online)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Todd Rose is a visionary leader and brilliant mind reshaping our understanding of human potential and the future of leadership. From overcoming academic struggles to achieving a GED and multiple Harvard degrees, his journey is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of meaningful impact. With profound insights into individuality, success, and the power of authenticity, Todd challenges conventional thinking, inspiring us to embrace our unique "jaggedness" and build a world where true potential flourishes.Takeaways:The 'Because' - Deeper Than Your Why: Discovering your core, intrinsic motivators, like the profound life-altering realization Todd had when holding his son for the first time, provides unwavering accountability and purpose throughout life's journey.The Power of Fit and the "Jaggedness Principle": Understanding that human beings are multi-dimensional and excel in specific contexts, rather than being universally good or bad, is crucial for finding environments where individual talents and passions can truly thrive.Collective Illusions and Authentic Success: Many societal beliefs about success are misalignments between what people genuinely desire (meaning, contribution, relationships) and what they falsely believe others value (fame, fortune), leading to widespread dissatisfaction and resentment.Sound Bytes:"It was one thing to mess up your own life. It's very different when you realize the responsibility you had to this, this person that didn't ask to be born.""Collective illusions are simply groupthink, but you're wrong about the group.""No amount of achievement on things that other people cared about increases life satisfaction at all."Connect & Discover Todd:Instagram: @ltoddroseLinkedIn: @todd-roseX: @ltoddroseWebsite: toddrose.comBook: Collective IllusionsBook: Dark HorseBook: The End of Average

David Bach is a titan of financial wisdom, a true innovator who has revolutionized the way millions approach their wealth and legacy. With multiple New York Times bestsellers and a transformative speaking presence, he is an undeniable force in personal finance and business leadership whose insights are not just impactful, but truly paradigm-shifting. Join us as he unveils his "because," sharing how he empowers individuals to achieve financial freedom and live their richest lives, both now and in the future.Takeaways:The 'Because' of Financial Freedom: David reveals his purpose as helping people achieve financial freedom, seeing it as a crucial step for individuals to connect with their higher calling and live authentically.The Power of Paying Yourself First: Learn why consistently setting aside the first hour of your daily income for savings and investments can fundamentally change your financial trajectory, ensuring long-term security and freedom.Living Rich Now is About Perspective: Understanding that "living rich now" transcends monetary figures, focusing instead on appreciating life's blessings and moments, like the simple act of waking up each day.Sound Bytes:"I really believe we're put here with a gift from a higher power... and I think the hardest thing in life is to figure out for some people what that is, what that calling is.""My purpose has been, and I've been doing it for 33 years, is to free people financially... not for the money's sake, not for the stuff's sake.""When you earn money, whether you're self-employed or you have a job, you have to keep the first hour a day of your income, automatically saving that money for the rest of your life."Connect & Discover David:Website: davidbach.comBook: The Automatic MillionaireLinkedIn: @david-bachInstagram: @davidlbachFacebook: @DavidBachX: @AuthorDavidBachYouTube: @DavidBachTV

Ty Schmidt is a force of nature, a dynamic storyteller, and a branding guru who transforms individual narratives into powerful connections. With a background rooted in journalism and a deeply personal journey of overcoming adversity, Ty passionately empowers leaders and entrepreneurs to authentically build their brand by tapping into the heart of their story. Her mission extends beyond business, aiming to inspire growth, purpose, and impact, making her a beacon for anyone striving to live and lead with intention.Takeaways:Storytelling as Branding: Effective branding is fundamentally about authentic storytelling, not just advertising, creating a deeper connection with your audience.The Power of "Because": Understanding your personal "because"—your deepest motivations and experiences—is crucial for defining your purpose and driving your impact.Serve Before You Sell: Prioritizing service and providing genuine value to your audience builds trust and natural sales flow from that authentic connection.Leadership Branding: For C-suite and business leaders, personal branding is essential because people follow people, not just companies, demanding authenticity and vulnerability.Just Start: The biggest barrier to developing a personal brand is often the fear of not knowing where to start; simply begin, be yourself, and don't be afraid to ask for help.Sound Bytes:"Storytelling is at the soul of branding to me and that's really how, you know, it goes way back with the journalism, you know, the journalism interest.""You're making it too much about you. A lot of people make it too much about them and their pain and their story.""The most important thing they can do is just start and not be afraid to mess it up and not be afraid to fail and not be afraid to really just be themselves because people will sniff out the not themselves real quick these days."Connect & Discover Ty:Instagram: @littlebigmediamkeLinkedIn: @ty-schmidtFacebook: @ty.schmidtTikTok: @tyschmidttyBook: Triumphs of TransformationPodcast: Quick Before You Forget

M.E. Torrey - Author of "Fox Creek," a historical novel exploring slavery in the antebellum SouthIn this powerful 51-minute conversation, author M.E. Torrey discusses her critically acclaimed novel "Fox Creek," which confronts the whitewashed narratives of plantation history. Torrey shares her journey from writing children's books to tackling one of America's most difficult historical periods, and why honest conversations about race and history are more important than ever.The Genesis of Fox CreekTorrey's eye-opening visit to Louisiana plantations in the 1990sEncountering tours that completely omitted slave narrativesThree years of intensive research before writing the first sentenceThe challenge of finding authentic slave narratives vs. abundant plantation owner recordsResearch RevelationsThe shocking diaries of James Henry Hammond (Governor of South Carolina) and Bennett BarrowHow "ordinary people" justified extraordinary harmThe concept of willful blindness among slave owners who considered themselves good peopleThe FDR Writers Project interviews with ex-slaves from the 1930sWriting ApproachDeliberately avoiding author judgment to create moral complexityUsing "silence" as a literary device, especially for enslaved charactersCrossing white and Black narratives to tell a complete storyThe most difficult scene to write: sexual abuseContemporary RelevanceWhy white people need to see themselves in slave owner charactersThe importance of owning history without guilt or defensivenessHow forgiveness and love are essential to healingThe loss of community in modern AmericaParallels to current social justice movementsPersonal ReflectionsGrowing up in integrated military schools in EuropeThe bubble of racial harmony vs. American realityTransition from children's book author to adult historical fictionRedefining success from financial to relational and spiritual"I would never have owned a slave" - white people do an injustice when they say this because they were ordinary people, and horrific things are happening even today by people because society says it's okay.""I have never, to my knowledge, done any wrong to any human being in my life" - Governor James Henry Hammond, despite a diary full of documented abuses"The lesson that we bring from the past is a lesson of forgiveness... this world will not get healed without being kind and loving one another."Title: Fox CreekAuthor: M.E. TorreyAwards: Multiple awards, starred review from Publishers WeeklyWhere to Buy: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or support local bookstores at Bookshop.orgWebsite: METorrey.com (T-O-R-R-E-Y)"Secret and Sacred" - Diaries of James Henry HammondBennett Barrow's plantation journalFDR Writers Project slave narrativesSt. Francisville, Louisiana (fictionalized as St. Marysville in the book)Purchase "Fox Creek" and engage with this important historical narrativeRequest the book at your local library using the ISBNHave honest conversations about race and history in your communityFollow M.E. Torrey at METorrey.comEpisode SummaryKey Topics DiscussedPowerful QuotesBook InformationResources MentionedCall to ActionEpisode ThemesHistoricalFiction #Slavery #CivilRights #RaceRelations #AmericanHistory #SocialJustice #Forgiveness #Community #AuthorInterview #BookDiscussion

Carla Hall, a true culinary phenomenon, transcends the kitchen to inspire with her profound emotional intelligence and unwavering authenticity. From her legendary status on Top Chef and Food Network to her empathetic role as "the judge of judges," Carla embodies a unique blend of warmth and wisdom. Her journey underscores the power of embracing one's true self, transforming every dish and interaction into an experience of joy, encouragement, and undeniable connection.Takeaways:The Power of Authenticity and Evolution: Carla Hall demonstrates that remaining true to oneself while constantly evolving is key to enduring success and personal fulfillment in a rapidly changing world.Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Her approach to guiding and nurturing others, whether in the culinary world or in life, highlights the critical role of empathy and understanding in effective leadership.The Hidden Realities of Culinary Arts: Beyond the glamour of television, Carla sheds light on the intense pressure and mental fortitude required in the culinary industry, advocating for greater awareness and support for mental health.Sound Bytes:"You are his inspiration in the kitchen. And I owe you so much because it rounds him out.""People aren't going to allow themselves to be vulnerable if they feel like they're judged.""As long as I lead with joy and being my true authentic self, like you can't go wrong."Connect & Discover Carla:Website: carlahall.comInstagram: @carlaphallFacebook: @chefcarlahallTikTok: @carlaphallX: @carlahallYouTube: @carlahall2201Show: Please Underestimate Me

We majorly fangirled with our guest today: please welcome Elizabeth Day to the podcast! She's a bestselling author and host of "How to Fail with Elizabeth Day" podcast, where she's turned life's fails into powerful lessons. Her latest book, "One of Us", releases next week on February 24th, which we've had the opportunity to read and it's a page turner from start to finish. But not just that, she's also a Bravo superfan and shares all of her hot takes about our favorite shows. We could have talked to her forever. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! Come judge with us!You can find Elizabeth:Instagram: @elizabdayTikTok: @elizabdayPodcast: How to Fail with Elizabeth DayPre-order "One of Us" on www.elizabethday.orgIf you're in the LA area, on 2/26 at 7:00pm Elizabeth will be at Barnes & Noble at The Grove to discuss and sign "One of Us".You can find us:Podcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsTikTok: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjgFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsMerch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirls LTK: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.