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On Friday's Mark Levin Show, in Chapter 1 of Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto it emphasizes that the conservative commitment to ordered liberty is rooted in the Founders' principles, such as the social contract and civil society, which foster harmony of interests through accumulated human experience and reasoning for the betterment of individuals and society. There are so-called podcasters on the right who reject this. We can't allow the Tucker Carlson's or Megyn Kelly's to hand America to the left. We need to hold firm to our principles, understanding of the American founding, and decades of discussed values, without falling into traps set by these detractors. Also, a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia suggested she might dismiss charges against James Comey for lying to Congress and Letitia James for bank fraud, citing skepticism over the legitimacy of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's appointment by AG Pam Bondi. Bondi ​has ​full ​authority ​to ​appoint ​anyone ​who ​meets ​the ​U.S. ​attorney ​qualifications. ​This is pathetic, the left has destroyed our judicial system. Later, the Democrats are potentially poised for another government shutdown opportunity in January, targeting airline services, TSA, FAA, and military funding to inflict pain on Americans again. These routine continuing resolutions might become quarterly battles because of the Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you turned down the noise and quieted all distractions for just a moment…what would rise to the surface? What would your soul call out for?If this season has felt chaotic, you're not alone. This solo episode with Jessica is a much-needed moment of reflection, and a reminder that the magic within you is still very much alive. Your purpose wants to be illuminated this season, and the universe is speeding up to connect you to your authentic self faster. It's inviting you to shed your limiting beliefs, make that career leap, or reflect on the relationship you're staying small in to prioritize what truly feeds your soul. So take this moment to slow down, release control, and get curious on the roadmap being laid out in front of you. Whether it's leaning into a moment with your children or nourishing your inner child's need to sing, paint, or move, it's time to start taking steps toward what lights you up and feels uniquely you.If you're craving deeper purpose and clarity in your life, navigating a testy period, or simply being called to a slower pace, this episode is your reminder that your authenticity is your north star. It's not about getting it “right” or being perfect—it's about connecting to your magic and becoming who you came here to be. Find the complete show notes here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: Big End of Year SALE - 30% off with code MAGNETISM30The Pathway Annual Subscription HereThe Pathway Monthly Subscription Here Join our membership to access the TBM Book club, Money Challenge & NEW End of Year Challenge (launching Dec 1st)The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential.LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBMJoin us at the How To Manifest Book Tour - AUSTIN 11/15 • LA 12/6 (Early Bird Discount available) Join our HTM Book Club! Walk step by step through the TBM Manifestation Process with Lacy and Jessica as we read HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips Join the Pathway now - NEW End of Year Challenge launching Dec 1st! Use code EXPANDED for 20% off first month. New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You StartedLearn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial LibraryReady to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation StorySubmit to Be a Process GuestWhat did you manifest during the Money Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode! This Episode is brought to you by: Bon Charge - 25% off through 31st December 2025Head to boncharge.com and your 25% off code will be automatically added to your order. Red Light Neck and Chest Mask Osea - 10% off with MAGNETIC10Undaria Algae™ Body OilUndaria Algae™ Body ButterDream Night CreamHoliday Sets Seed - Use MAGNETIC20 at checkout for 20% off your first month@seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic In this episode we talk about:The energetic portal we are in and why it's a catalyst for realignmentHow to know if you're in distraction mode—and the invitation to shiftWhat to do when old wounds and themes resurfaceRedefining “purpose” as the expression of your unique energy, not a job titleCreating micro-moments of intentionality in a busy seasonThe deeper layers of surrender: letting go of how it should lookThe power of resistance tests and what they're revealing about your growthShifting out of survival mode to co-create from joy and fulfillmentThe return of core wounds as a sign of up-leveling, not regressionThe connection between childhood programming and current testsHow self-sourcing safety unlocks more expression and magnetismWhy this moment is the perfect time to reclaim your authentic essence Mentioned In the Episode: Ep. 380 - Taking a Leap of Faith and Learning Surrender: The Process with Jenna ZoeExpanded x Ep. 318 -  Speeding up Your Manifestations in the New Paradigm with Jenna ZoeExpanded x Ep. 275 - The Science & Spirituality of Manifestation with Dr. TaraExpanded x Ep. 99: Dr. Tara Swart on Neuroplasticity and ManifestationJoin our HTM Book Club! Walk step by step through the TBM Manifestation Process with Lacy and Jessica as we read HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips Order HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Find our Money Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Dream Life DI, Abundant Life DI, and Purpose & Soul's Essence DI) Join us at the How To Manifest Book Tour!AUSTIN LA Limited VIP & Early Bird Discount available HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Coming October 21st!Pre-Order NOW The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, I sit down with Christopher Wu, Co-founder & CEO of Paper Culture, a company that has quietly—and consistently—been redefining what sustainable, beautifully designed paper products can look like. From day one, Paper Culture has stood at the intersection of modern design and deep environmental responsibility, long before sustainability became a cultural talking point. What moved me most was hearing the origin story: four founders, a six-page website, no automation, and the sheer grit it took to hand-typeset every order until two or three in the morning—all fueled by a mission they believed in. Throughout our conversation, Christopher shares the early chaos, the lessons learned from starting during the Great Recession, and the unwavering North Star that kept the brand alive for 17 years.  We talk about the power of design, why sustainability should never require a sacrifice in quality, and how physical products—like holiday cards, photo books, and personalized gifts—remain meaningful in an increasingly digital world. Paper Culture doesn't just sell cards; they sell connection, joy, and a chance to make a small but real impact on the planet. Key Moments From the Episode * The gratitude moment that started it all: Christopher remembers friends and family working late into the night during their first holiday season—unpaid—simply because they believed in the mission and wanted to help. * Starting during the 2008 recession: With a wedding, a new home, a baby on the way, and no venture funding, the team built a fully bootstrapped brand by embracing long-term horizons and reduced competition.  * Where design meets sustainability: Paper Culture was born from the idea that consumers shouldn't have to choose—great design and climate-friendly choices can and should coexist.  * Their mission as a true North Star: After 17 years, fighting climate change continues to be the company's guiding objective, driving everything from materials to processes to planting over a million trees.  * The lasting power of physical products: Even in a digital world, a holiday card or personalized gift still stands out—and reconnects people in a way screens can't.  Join me, Ramon Vela, in listening to the episode. If you love brands grounded in mission, craftsmanship, and real human connection, you're going to enjoy this conversation.  Christopher's story is a reminder that business longevity comes from purpose, not hype—and that even the smallest choices we make as consumers can leave a meaningful imprint on the planet. Tune in and discover the world of Paper Culture. For more on Paper Culture, visit: https://www.paperculture.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors:   Color More Lines: https://www.colormorelines.com/get-started Color More Lines is a team of ex-Amazonians and e-commerce operators who help brands grow faster on Amazon and Walmart. With a performance-based pricing model and flexible contracts, they've generated triple-digit year-over-year growth for established sellers doing over $5 million in annual revenue.   Use code "STORY OF A BRAND" and receive a complimentary market opportunity assessment of your e-commerce brand and marketplace positioning. 

Ever wonder what it takes to create not just lasting love, but a partnership that feels intentional, exciting, and alive, even years in? Join us as we sit down with Rono and Sierra, lifelong friends turned business partners turned romantic couple, to peel back the curtain on what it means to make your relationship your true North Star.Rono and Sierra are the founders of Eden World, a vibrant community for couples who want to evolve how they love and live, through honest, peer-to-peer connection rather than traditional therapy or coaching. Their work is all about normalizing the messy, beautiful reality of long-term intimacy, where communication, self-awareness, and humor matter as much as passion. Whether you're newly single, searching for your next great love, or looking to deepen the connection in your current relationship, this conversation will help you imagine what's possible and offer real tools to start creating it now. Tune in as we discuss:Finding a partner who's truly communicative, intentional, accountable, and sexyWhat makes a “conscious couple” and how self-awareness unlocks new levels of connectionWhy prioritizing your relationship (yes, even above work and kids!) might just be the secret to lasting joy and epic partnershipHow peer couples' support, not advice-giving, can normalize struggles around everything from mismatched libido to communication, making you feel less alone, and more seenThe power of the “Epic Date Night”: creative, playful, sexy rituals you can introduce right now to reignite intimacy and laughter with your partnerHow to hold onto joy and playfulness in the face of messy relational dynamics, healing old stories, and rewriting limiting beliefs about loveOUR GUESTS: Rono & Sierra are leading authorities in conscious partnership and legacy-driven love. As the founders of Eden World- the premier community for high-impact, purpose-driven couples- and creators of Rockstars of Relationship, they've spent over two decades helping visionary couples thrive in love, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from their own lived journey, they've built a proven path for turning coupleship into a source of strength, clarity, and growth. Passionate about connection and community, Rono & Sierra empower couples to lead, love, and live at their highest potential.Want more Rono and Sierra? Learn more about their work at https://edenworld.org/ Sign-up for a free Membership: https://EdenWorld.org/sanctuary2025 Get the Eden World 12 Principles Guidebook (free): https://edenworld.org/principles Get the Sacred Space Guide: https://EdenWorld.org/guide Follow them on:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/edenworldlovehttps://www.instagram.com/sierrajsullivanhttps://www.instagram.com/ronoksmith Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/edenworldlovehttps://www.facebook.com/RonoandSierra YouTube:

All My Xs, our miniseries on Marvel Comics' X-Men, takes a little detour to introduce the Canadian superteam Alpha Flight in 1979's Uncanny X-Men #120-#121 by Chris Claremont and John Byrne and 1983's Alpha Flight #1 by John Byrne! First, the Canadian government wants Wolverine back – and if his friends in the X-Men get in the way, well, too bad for them! Next, Alpha Flight gets their own ongoing title, just in time to lose their government funding! And to make matters worse, they still have to deal with the gargantuan menace of Tundra! Can the X-Men stop a group of government agents from forcibly detaining one of their own citizens? Can Curt and Kevin keep from saying "eh" every other sentence? And can Canada's premier team of heroes take off to that Great White North known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: ·       Curt makes a correction – and recounts a dream ·       Why Alpha Flight are better than the Avengers ·       Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas: Revised & Updated Edition ·       Final Destination Bloodlines ·       X-Men #106 ·       Alpha Flight #16 ·       Uncanny X-Men #118-119 Join us in two weeks as we look at the wedding of Northstar in Astonishing X-Men #51 (and his official coming out in Alpha Flight #106)! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

Keye helps private equity investors accelerate deal evaluation through AI-powered quantitative analysis. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Rohan Parikh, Co-Founder and CEO of Keye, to explore how his team bridges the gap between AI capabilities and the 100% accuracy requirements of financial due diligence—enabling PE firms to say no to deals earlier and focus resources on the right opportunities. Topics Discussed: Why ChatGPT-style search and summarization tools fail in PE workflows—summaries don't drive investment decisions The technical challenge of achieving 100% deterministic accuracy while maintaining AI contextualization capabilities How market timing created unexpected GTM momentum: PE operating partners watching portfolio companies transform with AI became receptive to internal tooling Persona-specific cold email strategies that demonstrate workflow understanding rather than biographical personalization Design partner economics in conservative industries: accepting

You're growing your real estate team or real estate brokerage.Some of your agents are interested in starting a team within your business. Or small teams are approaching you about joining your team or brokerage.What kinds of rules and standards should you have in place? What are the tough conversations you need to have? How do you open up this opportunity while preserving the integrity and profitability of your business?For helpful ideas and practical lessons, enjoy this conversation with Eric Bramlett, Broker and Owner of Bramlett Partners, an independent brokerage with 125 agents.Pay special attention to the three paths an agent can take to get what they want without starting a team!Watch or listen for Eric's insights into:Focus as your defining trait for growth and impactThe differences between and value of a North Star and an annual focusMaking client service and 5-star reviews your sustainable growth engineDecisions that allowed Bramlett Partners to shift from a decade of slow growth to 125 agents and 90% retention over the past few years Why “how many agents do you have?” is a terrible question and how median production balances out average productionThree paths a high-performing agent can take to get what they want without starting a teamThe standards an agent must meet to become team eligible Ways to support teams inside your team or brokerage and differences in value prop for agents vs teamsResearch results: what agents really want from a brokerage (spoiler: a sense of belonging)Ways to nurture a valuable cultureAt the end, learn about individual performers, the Innovation Hub, delivery vs pickup, and the days-on-mountain metric.Team Standards at Bramlett Partners:→ Team eligibility and team building policies: https://support.bramlettpartners.com/article/329-team-eligibility→ Team and team leader hiring process and standards: https://support.bramlettpartners.com/article/776-team-team-leader-hiring-process-standards→ Team culture code: https://bramlettpartners.com/join-bramlett#culture→ Team retention stats: https://bramlettpartners.com/join-bramlett#growthMentioned in this episode:→ Research on what agents want from brokerages: https://www.mikedp.com/articles/2025/8/21/research-study-what-agents-really-want-in-a-brokerage→ Sean Soderstrom (Courted) and Eric Bramlett discussing the research: https://youtu.be/rECokGVWZkA→ Brittany Hodak on The Customer Experience Podcast: https://bombbomb.com/podcasts/creating-superfans-brittany-hodak-customer-experience/→ Brittany Hodak on Bramlett Partners Podcast: https://youtu.be/X-CJs13KNhc→ Creating Superfans: https://brittanyhodak.com/book#/→ The Real Estate Innovation Hub: https://www.reinnovationhub.com→ FUB Co-founder Dan Corkill on Real Estate Team OS: https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/customer-centricity-follow-up-boss-founder-dan-corkillConnect with Eric Bramlett:→ Eric @ Bramlett . me→ https://bramlettpartners.com/agents/eric-bramlett→ https://www.instagram.com/bramlettpartners/Connect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

This week on That Entrepreneur Show, host Vincent A. Lanci sits down with Melissa Fors Shackleford, award-winning marketer, bestselling author of Harnessing Purpose, and founder of Shackleford Strategies. With over 20 years of experience leading marketing for powerhouse organizations like Optum, Cigna, and Hazelden Betty Ford, Melissa brings unmatched insight into what it means to build a brand with soul — one grounded in authenticity, purpose, and impact.In this inspiring episode, Melissa reveals how to: ✨ Build a mission-driven brand that goes beyond logos and taglines.

Guiding Question: What's your North Star—and do you have a clear vision of what you want to be, do, and leave behind before you die? Key Takeaways: Living with the End in Mind, Practically: Robert Lewis introduces a practical life tool called the “North Star”—a simple but profound exercise to help men clarify their life purpose. It's a personal vision statement built around this prompt: “Before I die, I want to…” Completing that phrase across several categories helps a man live with intentionality. Key Categories for the North Star Tool: Be – Who do you want to become? Do – What do you want to accomplish? Have – What experiences or possessions do you desire? Help – Who do you want to serve or impact? Enjoy – What brings you joy that you want to prioritize? Leave – What legacy do you want to leave behind? The Danger of Drift: Many men go through life burdened and bent by responsibilities, pressures, and comparison—Robert calls this the “reactive life.” It leads to burnout and purposelessness. Instead, he urges men to live a “proactive life,” guided by purpose, conviction, and vision. Two Ways to Live: Comparing and Competing – Living based on what others do or have, leading to exhaustion and envy. Envisioning and Enjoying – Living by looking forward, anchored in a personal vision, leading to clarity and joy. Personal Vulnerability and Modeling: Robert shares his own “before I die” goals—ranging from coaching football again to writing a screenplay and helping plant 100 transformational churches. He models how this exercise applies at any age, affirming that it's never too late to start dreaming—or start over. Encouragement by Age: For Older Men: It's not too late. Reclaim your second half. For Younger Men: Start now. Your dreams can be purer, bigger, and more long-lasting if formed early. For Everyone: This tool is your compass, your GPS, and your life's alignment check. Final Charge: Robert emphasizes that crafting this North Star vision may be the most important thing a man ever does as an adventurer. It shapes not just what he does, but who he becomes and how deeply he lives. Key Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 4:4 – Rivalry and comparison as vanity. Ephesians 5:15–16 – Walk wisely and make the most of your time. Proverbs 16:9 – A man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Genesis 1:28 – God's design for man and his purposes. Proverbs 20:5 – Drawing out the deep purposes of a person's heart.

You have all the answers, guidance, and clarity you need within yourself; it's simply a matter of getting quiet and tuning in to hear and receive. And that's exactly what we're doing today! Tapping into the energy of your THRIVING self, and letting them guide your now moment + next steps. This is the surest path to YOUR VERSION of a big, beautiful, happy life!

Twenty years ago, when Ilanit-Michele Woods urged her grandmother Olga Fisch to write down her memoirs of life in Hungary before and after the Holocaust, Woods could never have imagined the journey that manuscript would make. The 75 typed pages, all in Hungarian, sat unread for decades in Montreal, long after Olga died in 2017. The family eventually translated the documents into English at the Montreal Holocaust Museum in the summer of 2023. And because Woods is an award-winning sound editor, with both a BAFTA award and an Emmy nomination on her resume, she turned a microphone toward herself and her mother and recorded hours of tape during trips to Hungary, Poland and Israel, shortly after Oct. 7. The mother-daughter duo explored the places that shaped Olga's remarkable life. As a teenager, Olga had been deported from eastern Hungary to Auschwitz; she was later shipped off to a slave-labour factory, and sent on a death march. They also explored the source of their mother's Holocaust trauma, which they firmly believe has impacted three generations of their family. The long-lost manuscript might eventually become a book. In the meantime, Woods has released a six-part audio podcast entitled Olga, Erika and Me, which launched in Montreal in Sept. 2025. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner is joined by Woods and her mother, Erika Ciment, to discuss how the audio format will enhance the storytelling. Related links Listen to the six-part podcast Olga, Erika and Me Watch the trailer for the podcast on YouTube Learn more about the podcast via the Montreal Holocaust Museum Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here)

The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstartWhat's up Rock Nation! Today we're joined by Dan Churchill - professional chef, author, and entrepreneur whose mission is to change the world through food. He's built a brand that goes far beyond social media by combining storytelling, discipline, and business acumen.In this episode, Dan breaks down how to turn a viral moment into a long-term brand that actually lasts. We talk about finding your North Star, building momentum, and why creators need to start thinking like business owners, not influencers. Dan also shares how he's leveraged partnerships with brands like Apple and BPN, the mindset behind turning one-off deals into long-term relationships, and how he uses content as a vehicle for his purpose, not the product itself.If you want to learn how to build a brand that stands the test of time, make smarter business moves, and create content that connects deeper than just 60 seconds on TikTok, this episode is for you.Check out Dan here:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@danchurchillcooks⁩  https://www.instagram.com/dan_churchill/SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas' Lightroom Presetshttps://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsgreeceCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.the505podcast.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 – Intro1:12 – Falling in Love with Consistency over Virality3:24 – Defining Discipline as a Creator5:49 – Finding Your North Star and Staying Consistent9:04 – How Dan Defines His North Star in Content11:47 – Personal Brand Kickstart12:11 – Building Momentum After a Win16:59 – The Power of Alma and Momentum on TikTok23:13 – Biggest Mistakes Creators Make with Brand Deals27:26 – Tall Poppy Syndrome & Moving to America31:41 – Balancing Self-Promotion & Authenticity33:09 – Being Aspirational vs Relatable36:00 – Dan's Daily Nutrition & Training Routine38:15 – High Rocks Training & Full-Day of Eating40:15 – Cooking vs Eating Out & Staying Disciplined42:41 – Marathon Stories & Gut Health Fails45:22 – Meal Prep Sunday & The Power of Preparation47:26 – Investing Back Into Your Content Production50:14 – Building Trust & Community Through YouTube53:27 – Lessons from Executive Tables & Advisory Roles55:47 – Turning One-Off Deals into Long-Term Partnerships59:32 – Biggest Mistakes in Early Brand Partnerships1:00:09 – When to Say No to a Brand Deal1:05:21 – Equity Deals and Choosing the Right Brands1:09:45 – Redefining Success on Social Media1:13:12 – Leveraging MasterChef without Being Defined by It1:15:52 – Behind the Scenes of Reality TV & Contracts1:16:57 – Navigating Post-Show Opportunities1:20:21 – Lessons from Nick Bare & BPN Athletics1:22:17 – How Dan Approaches Partnerships with Friends1:25:44 – Building Businesses with Friends the Right Way1:27:17 – Final Advice for Creators Building a Brand1:29:03 – Post Pod DebriefIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

In this nonprofit spotlight, we sit down with Caroline Whistler, CEO of Third Sector Capital Partners, an organization dedicated to transforming public systems to advance equitable outcomes for all. Caroline shares how her team helps governments use taxpayer dollars more effectively by centering community voices, data-driven outcomes, and collaborative partnerships with nonprofits.This conversation explores how governments and nonprofits can align around shared goals, co-design better funding models, and foster systems that measurably improve people's lives.Key Topics DiscussedTransforming Public Systems: How Third Sector partners with local and state governments to make public funding more responsive to community needs.Outcomes-Focused Approach: Why measuring long-term improvements in people's lives—rather than activity counts—is the true measure of success.Government & Community Collaboration: How government agencies are learning from nonprofits and adopting human-centered design practices to improve outcomes.Case Study — Los Angeles County: A powerful example of how Third Sector worked with the Department of Youth Development to rewrite contracting processes, giving small community-based organizations better access to public funding.Scaling Successful Models: Lessons from LA now being replicated in counties like Cuyahoga (Cleveland) and Cook (Illinois), showing how philanthropy and nonprofits can drive systemic change.Advice for Nonprofits: Practical steps for nonprofit leaders to identify government partners, build relationships, and align around shared North Star goals.Shared Goal Setting in Action: How Third Sector helped the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative uncover root causes behind low college completion rates—and redesign funding to include wraparound supports like childcare and transportation.About Charity ChargeCharity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqrnLKFaFO/An improperly routed alternator cable becomes damaged and contacts the negative battery post creating an electrical short with possible fires and burns. About 5,130 of these off-road vehicles were sold in the US, and another 460 were sold in Canada from March 2025 through August 2025. Immediately stop riding these recalled vehicles and visit polaris.com/recalls to check if your VIN is affected. If so, Polaris will provide you with instructions on how to safely continue operating the vehicle until a free repair can be completed at an authorized Polaris dealer. For more information, call 1-800-765-2747 or email Owner.Connections@polaris.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-Model-Year-2025-2026-Ranger-XP-1000-NorthStar-and-Ranger-Crew-XP-1000-NorthStar-Recreational-Off-Road-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-Hazard#polaris ##offroad #electrical #fires #burns #recall

What does it take to form a real estate partnership that lasts? One that's built to endure all kinds of markets, to serve all kinds of clients, and to stand the test of time?Some of the components - like shared values and great people - are intuitive. Others - like valuations, management agreements, and unified brands - are less so.Mike Hines joins us to share lessons learned in partnering with Scott Oyler to create Oyler Hines, the second-ranked team in Ohio.Learn how they put it all together culturally, financially, and legally - and get tips on per-agent productivity and new construction sales.Watch or listen for Mike's insights into:Shared vision and values as your foundationHow EOS help clarify a team's North Star for better decision makingThe evolution of Oyler Hines from solo agents to co-team leadersHow complementary strengths and clear standards make a partnership workThe logistics of merging teams - valuation, structure, and tough conversationsSetting up fair compensation and a management agreementThe importance of professional branding (even if it costs 3x more than you thought it would)Balancing approachability and luxury with your real estate brandKeys to improving per-agent productivity (spoiler: specialization helps)The coaching and meeting cadence that supports agent and team successTips to win more new construction opportunities At the end, learn about the end of the loaf, workout retreats, and head-clearing, all-day walks.Mentioned in this episode:→ Kevin Oakley https://www.doyouconvert.com/team/kevin-oakley/→ 1000watt https://1000watt.net/→ Jill Biggs https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/hardwired-for-hard-work-with-jill-biggs→ The 12-Hour Walk https://12hourwalk.com/Connect with Mike Hines:→ https://www.instagram.com/mphines1/→ https://oylerhines.com/mike-hines/→ Mike at OylerHines dot comConnect with Oyler Hines:→ https://www.instagram.com/oylerhines/→ https://oylerhines.com/Connect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

In this conversation, I catch up with longtime friend and operator, Stephanie Quay—a five-time acquisition veteran who recently launched Five Experts, a platform matching early-stage companies with proven operators to drive value creation in the first five years. We trace her zig-zag path from film school and TV.com (hi, CNET days!) to growth-stage leadership across PE- and VC-backed companies, and the playbooks she now packages for founders, investors, and fractional experts.Stephanie opens the hood on the 5×5×5 framework—from the first 90 days through year five—and how to pull the right levers (margin, operations, capital efficiency, customer success, revenue) without losing your culture or your North Star. We also get into what makes someone an expert (outcomes + the ability to teach), why “warm demander” leadership works, and how to protect your focus by controlling what you can (sprinters, we see you).What you'll learnHow to diagnose growth inflection points in the first five years—and what to do in each phaseThe 5 value levers that move EBITDA (with real examples from PE-backed turnarounds)Why breaking apart sales vs. customer success can unlock outsized growthThe difference between experience and expertise (hint: repeatable outcomes + coaching)How to set a clear mission/ICP so teams row in the same direction“Warm demander” management: high standards + high supportMindset for founders: doubt is normal—return to your mission fastWho this is for:Founders, operators, and investors navigating resource-constrained growth; women in leadership building high-performing teams; and anyone curious about turning career zigzags into a superpower.Connect with Stephanie:LinkedInFive ExpertsEmail: growth@fiveexperts.comFavorite lines“An expert has proven the outcome—and can teach the path back.”“Culture and mission aren't posters; they're the daily operating system.”“Control the controllables. Ignore the rest.”

Liz is joined on the podcast by Becky Lai, Chief Strategist and VP of Marketing, to talk about the true North Star of commercialization: standard of care. Their discussion reframes success as more than building a product—it's about building a market where the product is trusted, adopted, and indispensable. Together, they explore how purposeful training, meaningful KOL engagement, and a clear strategic vision accelerate adoption and move technologies from launch to lasting impact.In 2025, we're embarking on a MedDevice Training Journey: From clinical trials to standard of care. Join us all year long as we explore training at each stage of the product life cycle.Need help developing your clinical trial training strategies? Contact us at training@cumbyconsulting.com.Related Resources:Rebecca Lai is the Chief Strategist and Marketing Executive at Rebecca Lai Consulting. She is a strategy and commercial executive with over 20 years of experience in medical and health technology companies, ranging from venture-backed startups to Fortune 200 corporations. As a dynamic strategic operator specializing in go-to-market, commercialization, and innovative business strategies, she has consistently driven double-digit growth and scaled new businesses with global impact. With a strong background in devices, diagnostics, and the digital transformation of healthcare, Rebecca has a proven track record of pioneering disruptive solutions across the continuum of care. Most recently, she was VP of Corporate Development and Strategy at iRhythm Technologies (NASDAQ:IRTC), a digital healthcare provider of cardiac monitoring services. She began her career at Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), where she held progressive global leadership roles in sales and marketing. Rebecca is recognized for her ability to navigate complexity and her data-driven, customer-centric approach to creating value and delivering cutting-edge products and services to patients worldwide. She holds a BSE and MSE in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the advisory board for Diversity by Doing Healthtech.Subscribe to our newsletter to hear more about the journey from clinical trials to standard of care! Click here to subscribe! Connect with us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Lai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cumby Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rachel Medeiros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liz Cumby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Cumby Consulting:Cumby Consulting's team of professionals deliver innovative MedTech training services for physicians, sales representatives, teaching faculty, key opinion leaders and clinical development teams. Whether you need a complete training system developed to deliver revenue sooner or a discrete training program for a specific meeting, Cumby Consulting will deliver highly strategic, efficient programs with uncompromising standards of quality.

If you want a business that gives you real freedom — this is where it starts.In this episode, I walk you through my Fire + Flow Business & Life By Design Planning Process — the rhythm I use (and teach) to design a business that supports the life you actually want to live.We'll move past traditional “business planning” and into something far more intentional. This is how we build a business that becomes the vehicle to our dream life.  How to define your North Star — the life and business vision that sets your directionThe exact way to get clear on your numbers — income, time, client capacity, team, offers etc.How to reverse engineer your goals into weekly actions that actually move the needleWhy your calendar should reflect your life before your workloadHow to compare your current schedule with your ideal one and bridge the gap — whether slowly, quickly, or with supportThe mindset shifts to take you from default to design.Want More?DM "CEO" on Instagram: @annelisewornDownload the 6-Figure Freelancer Guide: https://a.anneliseworn.com/6ffBook a Free Strategy Call: anneliseworn.com/consult

For our Separation Sunday System go here: https://bit.ly/pod-separationsunday1 If you're ending most days knackered but nothing's actually moved, this one's for you. Being flat-out isn't the same as building a business - and the difference is learning to separate signal from noise, then structuring your week so momentum becomes inevitable. In this episode, we walk through the Win The Day discipline - practical, no-fluff steps you can use to turn chaos into controlled progress, from Separation Sunday to a proper “F**k Yeah Friday”. Here's what we're covering: -The illusion of productivity: why movement ≠ progress (and what to do instead) -The North Star principles: signal vs noise, momentum, deep work, and discipline over motivation -The “zombie test”: win the day even if it all goes sideways at 3pm -Deep Work 101: 60–120 minutes on the one thing that moves the needle -The triple Ps: Plan, Pick, Protect - how to set up each day to actually win it -Three lenses to choose the right work: revenue, systems, leadership -F**k Yeh Friday: measure what matters, earn your weekend, and celebrate the wins -Real examples: leads vs Canva, sales roleplay vs “follow-up purgatory”, playbooks vs pretty folders -The mindset traps keeping you stuck (comfort, avoidance of hard, fear) - and how pros move through them Chapters: ⏳ [00:00] Busy vs Progress: The Hard Truth About Your Day ⏳ [07:55] Win The Day: The North Star Principles ⏳ [09:36] The Zombie Test: How To Lock In A Win ⏳ [10:04] Deep Work That Actually Moves The Business ⏳ [12:02] “F**k It Friday”: Scoreboard, Energy, Momentum ⏳ [13:36] The Triple Ps: Plan, Pick, Protect ⏳ [14:38] Choosing Signal: Revenue, Systems, Leadership ⏳ [16:32] Your Weekly Flow: Separation Sunday To Nightly Review ⏳ [20:06] Lead Gen Example: Members' Insights vs Canva ⏳ [21:02] Sales Example: Roleplay > Objection Whack-A-Mole ⏳ [22:36] Systems Example: Write The Playbook, Train The Team ⏳ [24:22] Mindset Blocks: Comfort, Avoidance, Fear - Becoming Pro Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your biggest takeaway. We read them all. Want to LEARN proven systems to grow your business without burnout? Go here: https://live.geronimoacademy.com/newsletter Connect with us: My website: ⁠https://thegeronimoacademy.com ⁠ IG Geronimo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegeronimoacademy⁠ IG Hey.Doza: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hey.doza⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrewhandosa⁠

In our CPL Final Preview episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss how Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC made it to the championship match, and what we can expect from both clubs at TD Place on Sunday!

"The value you bring as a procurement function has transcended being a cost saver. They are now a discussion partner with other functions and bring value in the form of intelligence." - Adrian Vicol, Data Strategy Lead & Data Architect, Siemens Energy Procurement leaders are facing more complex questions about data than ever before. As organizations move toward AI and automation, the need for clean, reliable, and actionable data is skyrocketing – but most teams are still wrestling with legacy challenges and data silos.  Getting this right is no longer optional; it's becoming mission-critical. In this special episode, recorded on-site at ProcureTEX in London, host Philip Ideson speaks with Adrian Vicol, Data Strategy Lead at Siemens Energy. Philip was there at the invitation of Beroe to speak with some of their customers about turning data into actionable insights. Adrian shares a no-nonsense perspective on what it really takes to close the data-to-action gap for procurement. You'll hear firsthand how Siemens Energy is building a strong data foundation, implementing practical governance, and reshaping the way their procurement teams deliver value across the business. In this episode, Adrian discusses how to: Define a clear North Star for procurement data strategy and automation Structure strong data governance with business and technical roles Approach legacy data cleanup pragmatically to build trust in analytics Integrate internal and external data for real-time insights   Engage procurement professionals to share expertise and drive adoption Links: Adrian Vicol on LinkedIn AOP Provider Directory: Beroe Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube  

Traditionally, a college degree has been seen as a ticket to a secure future.But not today. Thanks to soaring tuition costs and weighty student loans, many people are questioning the value of college. A 2025 Pew Research poll found that only one in four U.S. adults says it's “extremely or very important to have a four-year college degree” to get a well-paying job. And many young Americans — including Black, Latino and Indigenous students — contend they can build solid careers without seeking further education. In a 2025 survey by New America, a majority of young Americans agreed “there are lots of well-paying, stable jobs that people can find with only a high school diploma or GED.”So is college still worth it — especially when it comes to low-income or first-generation students? Is college still worth it? MPR News' North Star Journey Live project teamed up with Sahan Journal Community Conversations in October to host a panel discussing the pros and cons of higher education. They also discussed other burgeoning post-secondary options, like trade schools, apprenticeships and becoming an entrepreneur. Guests: Frida Torres Macal is the founder of That Social Invite, an independent social media marketer focused on helping women-owned businesses and professionals grow.Marquan Harper is a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas, where he is double majoring in Digital Media Arts and Marketing Management. He's also the founder of Ador Hospitality, a Midwest-based hospitality group dedicated to enhancing the nightlife experience for young adults aged 18-24. Jalayah Johnson is enrolled at the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest as a second-year glazer apprentice for the Empire House.Ali Osman is a high school counselor at South High School in Minneapolis. Jessica Yang is the senior implementation manager at the Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota program administered through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. 

Emily Nicholls of Anaplan talks about how integrated business planning helps automotive OEMs navigate EV growth & build finance-forward future-ready businesses. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [03.38] An introduction to Emily, her background in physics, and how her boutique supply chain specialist consultancy was acquired by Anaplan. [05.44] An overview of Anaplan – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. "We provide a cloud-based platform that helps people truly connect their plans. We operate across all the major business functions of the business, and can connect data to people, processes and plans. It's a holistic approach." [07.07] The significant transformation happening in the automotive industry, and the geopolitical factors and supply chain volatility impacting that transition. "When you're doing a massive transformation, you're usually thinking three to five years out, but trying to predict where the world will be in three to five years is nigh on impossible. It's an interesting backdrop to what should be a fairly simple transition, from a supply chain perspective." [11.41] Integrated business planning: exactly what it is, why it's no longer a 'nice to have,' and how it's giving leaders much needed visibility, as well as both horizontal and vertical connection within a business. "It's a process that tries to align a company's financial, operational and strategic objectives, which often coexist but in quite siloed environments." [15.57] Why teams are still using spreadsheets and legacy tools, and how traditional S&OP processes are falling short in today's volatile market. [19.41] How integrated business planning breaks down siloes to connect the dots and empower teams to make better decisions. "Part of the process is to eliminate siloes by making sure that every element of the business is brought in at the right time. Technology enabling that process is really where the collaboration comes in, and you can make it not just effective but enjoyable." [24.50] The power of scenario planning and AI-driven modeling, how they're helping teams to avoid analysis paralysis, and the big impact they can have for teams juggling different priorities and making trade-offs, against an ever-changing backdrop. "Issues in your source data can have real insidious effects in your supply chain, that can add up to something quite dramatic." [31.37] The problem with cost-cutting, and how integrated business planning can elevate a company's financial health to North Star status and ensure that all decisions are tied back to that, from cost cutting to investments for the future. "Cost-cutting feels like an easy option, but it doesn't make you more resilient. It's very reactive – it's a scattergun approach to fixing a problem." [35.19] How integrated business planning can help businesses achieve competitive advantage. "If you have a strong cost-management strategy – not a cost-cutting objective – you can build resilience and identify opportunities and investments." [37.14] A case study exploring how Anaplan helped a large global automotive OEM manage tariffs by modelling scenarios, allowing them to make agile decisions and pivot quickly to minimize impact and maximise opportunity. [40.26] How listeners can work with the Anaplan.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Anaplan's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Anaplan and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn or YouTube, or you can connect with Emily on LinkedIn. Check out our other podcasts HERE.  

Send us a textOpening a salon can be one of the most exciting and overwhelming decisions in your career. It's easy to get caught up in the aesthetic side of things: paint colors, décor, logos, and brand vibes. But the truth is, those are the least important decisions you'll make. What determines whether your salon thrives or becomes a financial and emotional burden comes down to the foundations you build before you ever pick up a paintbrush.In this episode, we walk through a real planning process behind opening a salon you'll still be proud of years from now. We talk about business structure, pricing strategy, hiring and training, building your systems and standards, and how to set yourself up with the right support network, "your bench," so you aren't trying to figure everything out alone.Whether you're:A stylist dreaming of your own space,A current booth renter thinking of transitioning to ownership,Or a salon owner looking to stabilize or reset your business,This conversation will help you avoid the most common (and painful) mistakes salon owners make. This isn't just about opening a salon — it's about opening one you won't regret.Your business should serve you so that you can serve others.When we build from a position of strength instead of survival mode, we create salons that uplift our clients, our teams, and our lives.Let's build something that lasts!Key TakeawaysStart with foundations (mission/vision/values) before leases or logos.Build your infrastructure and cost model upfront; surprises kill cash flow.Create a living Playbook so standards aren't “assumed.”Price like a business: know breakeven, include profit, review yearly.Hiring ≠ onboarding: map growth paths for each role to reduce churn.Maintain a bench (lawyer, accountant, trades, mentor) to buy speed.Think lifetime value, not single tickets.Hybrid/renter/commission lines blur easily—avoid misclassification traps.Episode Timestamps[00:00] Opening + why early months aren't always “fun” for new stylists[03:00] Lifetime value thinking vs. “$200 today” mindset[06:00] What new owners obsess over (logos/paint) vs what actually matters[07:00] Foundations first: mission, vision, core values → business plan[10:00] Infrastructure checklist: banking, payroll, taxes, software, utilities, insurance[12:00] Distributors, licensing, and aligning products with values[15:00] Write your Playbook: roles, tasks, client issues, emergencies[23:00] Posts & Perspectives: hybrid pitfalls, renter/commission confusion[24:00] Pricing reality: breakeven, profit first, yearly reviews (not $5 bumps)[28:00] People plan: hiring, onboarding, growth paths, retention[31:00] Training cadence: six-month outlines, monthly/annual reviews[33:00] Build your bench: lawyer, accountant, trades, mentor—why speed wins[36:00] Define success & your North Star; plan before you signLinks and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

What happens when the world changes faster than the people leading it? In this episode of Career Can Do, Mary Ann Faremouth talks with Dr. Donald McNeeley - CEO, professor, and longtime voice in the steel industry - about what great leadership really looks like when everything around you is shifting. With his trademark mix of humor and hard-earned wisdom, Dr. McNeeley breaks down why every leader needs a “North Star,” how to navigate major transitions without losing your footing, and why small mistakes can sometimes teach the biggest lessons. Dr. McNeeley isn't shy about calling things as he sees them. “Not all apologies have to be accepted,” he says, warning that accountability matters more than empty words. He also challenges the idea that more productivity always means more progress, arguing that true leadership takes a balance of strategy, perspective, and heart. His advice for anyone rising through the ranks? Don't be afraid to be wrong - just don't stay wrong for too long. The two also dive into artificial intelligence, and Dr. McNeeley's take might surprise you. He sees AI not as a threat, but as a tool that can free up leaders to do the work that really matters - mentoring, developing people, and thinking for the long haul. But he's quick to remind us that no amount of data can replace intuition or human connection. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, or just trying to stay adaptable in a world that won't sit still, this one's for you. Resources Dr. Donald McNeeley on Chicago Tube & Iron | Northwestern University Mary Ann Faremouth on the Web | X (Twitter)

We live in a world that often feels spiritually disorienting, where what we believe about justice and goodness doesn't match what we experience daily. This exploration of Ecclesiastes 8:10-17 tackles what we might call 'spiritual motion sickness'—that nauseating disconnect between our expectations of how the world should work and the reality we encounter. Just as physical motion sickness occurs when our eyes and inner ear send conflicting signals to our brain, spiritual motion sickness happens when wicked people prosper while the righteous suffer. The passage confronts us with uncomfortable observations: hypocrites praised in religious spaces, evil deeds going unpunished, good people treated as if they were wicked. Our culture offers two inadequate responses—empty sentimentality that ignores real pain, or crushing cynicism that sees only darkness. But the Teacher in Ecclesiastes offers a third way: wisdom that looks up to the horizon of God's ultimate justice while still enjoying the gifts of life here and now. This isn't naive optimism; it's resurrection realism. We're reminded that in Christ, we have a horizon shaped like a cross, where God entered our suffering, defeated death, and initiated a kingdom where all things are being made new. The cure for our spiritual motion sickness isn't having all the answers—it's keeping our gaze fixed on the North Star of God's promises, trusting that the arc of the moral universe truly bends toward justice, even when we can't see it clearly in the darkness.

Traditionally, a college degree has been seen as a ticket to a secure future.But not today. Thanks to soaring tuition costs and weighty student loans, many people are questioning the value of college. A 2025 Pew Research poll found that only one in four U.S. adults says it's “extremely or very important to have a four-year college degree” to get a well-paying job. And many young Americans — including Black, Latino and Indigenous students — contend they can build solid careers without seeking further education. In a 2025 survey by New America, a majority of young Americans agreed “there are lots of well-paying, stable jobs that people can find with only a high school diploma or GED.”So is college still worth it — especially when it comes to low-income or first-generation students? Is college still worth it? MPR News' North Star Journey Live project teamed up with Sahan Journal Community Conversations in October to host a panel discussing the pros and cons of higher education. They also discussed other burgeoning post-secondary options, like trade schools, apprenticeships and becoming an entrepreneur. Guests: Frida Torres Macal is the founder of That Social Invite, an independent social media marketer focused on helping women-owned businesses and professionals grow.Marquan Harper is a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas, where he is double majoring in Digital Media Arts and Marketing Management. He's also the founder of Ador Hospitality, a Midwest-based hospitality group dedicated to enhancing the nightlife experience for young adults aged 18-24. Jalayah Johnson is enrolled at the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest as a second-year glazer apprentice for the Empire House.Ali Osman is a high school counselor at South High School in Minneapolis. Jessica Yang is the senior implementation manager at the Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota program administered through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. 

The name Hannah Senesh is a household legend for many Israelis, and also for Diaspora Jews of a certain generation–especially those who attended Jewish school. Over the years, there have been books and films and documentaries about her, and even a recent re-enactment of Senesh's famous 1944 military commando mission when she and dozens of Jewish volunteers parachuted back into Nazi occupied Europe to try to rescue tens of thousands of imperilled Jews and also save downed Allied pilots. But Canadian journalist and author Douglas Century, of Calgary, felt there was more to discover about the brave Hungarian teenager who escaped growing antisemitism in her native Budapest at the start of the Second World War, to pursue her Zionist ideals as an illegal immigrant to British Mandate Palestine in 1939. Senesh was eventually captured by Hungarian collaborators, tortured, and despite an offer of clemency if she confessed, was executed by firing squad eighty-one years ago this week, on Nov. 7, 1944. She was only 23. Her poems and diaries were recovered after her death, and published, like Anne Frank's. One poem, known as “Eli Eli”, is regularly sung at Holocaust remembrance ceremonies. Douglas Century joins host Ellin Bessner on today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast to explain why his new book about Hannah Senesh aims to challenge the historical record that the wartime mission was a failure. Related links Learn more about Douglas Century's new book about Hannah Senesh at the Canadian book launch on Nov. 19 at Toronto's Holy Blossom Temple.  Order the book “Crash of the Heavens: The Remarkable Story of Hannah Senesh”. Read The CJN's Treasure Trove from 2024 paying tribute on the 80th anniversary of Hannah Senesh's execution. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here)

Norm Cantin, WA1NLG, discovered amateur radio at age 14 through Boy Scouts in Massachusetts, got his Technician license in 1969 so he could get on 6 meters, and that early exposure led directly to his career in navigation electronics. Amateur radio Elmers in the Framingham Radio Club helped him get his first job at Northstar, a startup building LORAN navigation equipment, where he spent almost 30 years rising to Vice President of Engineering, later working on GPS development, differential GPS, and aircraft landing systems. After a period at Outerlink building satellite tracking systems, he spent more than a decade at Raytheon working on Patriot modernization and activities that contributed to Iron Dome. Now retired on Cape Cod, Norm is focused on VHF weak signal work, homebrews LDMOS amplifiers, is building a second tower for 2-meter EME, is active in the Barnstable Amateur Radio Club, youth outreach, public service, STEM, Boy Scouts, and believes ham radio is still a "hobby of a thousand hobbies."

This mini episode of ‘The Write Question' is actually an excerpt of a much longer conversation with Lorissa Rinehart, author of ‘Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress,' which publishes this Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (St. Martin's Press). Absent from this excerpt, but included in the extended conversation, is Karen Sterk, the CEO of the Jeannette Rankin Foundation.

This mini episode of ‘The Write Question' is actually an excerpt of a much longer conversation with Lorissa Rinehart, author of ‘Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress,' which publishes this Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (St. Martin's Press). Absent from this excerpt, but included in the extended conversation, is Karen Sterk, the CEO of the Jeannette Rankin Foundation.

Show me the incentive…and I'll show you the outcome! So, based on the timing…you might assume that introductory statement indicates something about how $7 billion in new private equity financing would sweeten the Keurig Dr Pepper business spilt, support the JDE Peet's deal, or maybe even feed off an activist investor. Though, it's important to recall I'm not an equity analyst or KDP individual investor, which means I admittedly wasn't super concerned about certain negative consequences of the transaction…or how using a tax-free Reverse Morris Trust would've been more favorable to shareholders compared to the agreed upon structure ultimately benefitting JAB Holding Company. And while I obviously understand “an elevated debt load” is interconnected (and influential) to the “North Star” transformation work required to establish two strong, successful companies…I intentionally looked past capitalization strategies and will do so again this content piece. Instead, I'll draw upon my last 15+ years of deep domain expertise…being prominently positioned within the emerging and intersecting CPG categories of food, beverages, and dietary supplements, to uncover a critical misalignment that could cause major long-term KDP “Beverage Co.” concerns. As mentioned within its recent Investor Day presentation, KDP wants to establish growth platforms in large and attractive categories. Since “energy” is the fastest growing $10B+ liquid refreshment beverage category…it's obviously the most important inside KDP. And we're going to focus exclusively on dynamics between Nutrabolt and GHOST that I originally brought up in October 2024 when KDP announced it was acquiring GHOST Lifestyle. But maybe within that content piece (or at least shortly after), I expressed my belief that KDP would eventually seek corrective measures…most likely fixing any potential incentive misalignment through further investment in Nutrabolt. However, since last year's KDP and GHOST deal announcement…A LOT has happened from Bloom Sparkling Energy drinks becoming a categorical superstar and (as a result) Nutrabolt acquiring majority stake in Bloom Nutrition to the beforementioned complicated KDP business separation plans. And there's another interesting tidbit popping up but (either way) change at this level predictably raised questions recently from you guys (and beverage industry trade publications) asking if I had an evolved theory surrounding how KDP might design a new system where Nutrabolt and GHOST have aligned incentives. And since I wouldn't expect any substantial "Beverage Co." investment activity until the KDP and JDE Peet's transaction is complete (and subsequent separation event occurs), I'll discuss if Nutrabolt should be strategically “patient” or “aggressive” as the “future optionality” window opens after KDP “Beverage Co.” matures independently. But despite obvious competitive similarities, this shouldn't be interpreted as some kind of “GHOST versus Nutrabolt” content piece, as each company is defining their future through different strategic vectors. Instead, I hope you recognized the “hidden risk” regarding how Big CPG continues to reshape its portfolio architecture. Today, Big CPG wants an increasingly larger amount of exposure to this four-way intersection of taste, convenience, nutrition, and functionality. We are currently at the stage where Big CPG portfolios acquire (or partner with) multiple sports nutrition competitors across growth platforms…and could create the type of challenges outlined within this content piece.

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).

Raiders Midseason Report Card: Geno's Collapse, Pete Carroll's Future & The North Star Fix 0:05 – Classic Gruden intro & show open 2:35 – Raiders bye-week performance review: “employee evaluation” 3:16 – How bad is it? 2-5 record, bottom-five offense, turnover nightmares 6:27 – Losing Brock Bowers crippled the entire offense 7:32 – Coaching and defense: is anyone actually trying to win? 8:10 – RJ calls out the “injury excuse” for Pete Carroll & Geno 10:52 – Pete Carroll was supposed to raise the floor — he hasn't 12:09 – Every regime change makes the roster worse 13:25 – $100 million in cap space means nothing without direction 14:17 – Raiders need a North Star — a rookie QB to unite the franchise 18:10 – Tom Brady and the inevitable house-cleaning to come 20:00 – Soto's hilarious revenge story about his brother & the tapes 23:14 – “Fire everybody” doesn't work — the Raiders need continuity 29:07 – RJ's wrestling analogy: commit 100% to one direction 30:42 – Gruden vs Goodell lawsuit — what it could expose 38:07 – Play the guys who'll matter next season, not one-year rentals 49:17 – Brock Bowers and Maxx Crosby return — a spark of hope 53:19 – Special teams meltdown sets historic records 57:03 – Chip Kelly vs Geno Smith — who's really to blame? 59:14 – Five-year anniversary of The Autumn Windbags

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest shifts in my business this year - my brand elevation. This has been a very intentional and strategic - but also rather intimidating - journey! I share: What triggered the upgrade The two critically different paths you can choose for your brand - and which one I’m going with A lesson I learned years ago in my agency days that has been my North Star this year The power of simplification BTS of my wardrobe transformation (could be superficial, actually super potent) My exercise in “streaking” If you’re feeling a gap between where your brand is right now and where you want to be, this episode will help you spot the opportunities to elevate. Because even the smallest tweaks can create the biggest ripple effects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you trade speed for stillness? In this special episode, Mike shares his journey along the legendary Danube River aboard the Riverside Mozart. From the historic streets of Vienna to quiet castles and vineyards, this slow travel experience reveals why river cruising isn't just another trip — it's an invitation to breathe, connect, and be fully present. Along the way, Mike talks with the Riverside crew, and fellow travelers to explore what makes this kind of journey different — from intimate hospitality and local cuisine to community, wellness, and moments under the stars. If you've ever dreamed of slowing down without missing out, this episode will make you rethink how you travel. What to Listen For [00:00:00] Welcome from Vienna and intro to Riverside Luxury Cruises [00:01:18] Why Vienna sets the perfect tone for the journey [00:03:07] Ocean vs. river cruising — the flow that changes everything [00:04:31] Nicole on how Riverside exceeded expectations [00:06:50] Intimate hospitality: Sonja explains why river cruising is different [00:08:47] Communal spaces, music, and creating connection onboard [00:10:06] Chef Johannes on local sourcing and authentic regional cuisine [00:12:13] Wellness and slow travel — saunas, spas, and stillness [00:13:48] The beauty of slowing down with someone you love [00:15:16] A moment of stillness: Nicole's favorite memory on deck [00:17:19] Chad on why river cruising reveals the world's hidden beauty [00:18:28] Jenn on travel as a calling, not just a job [00:19:54] Finding stillness, reflection, and your North Star on the river

One year ago, the Virani family made a historic gift to Rice Business, establishing the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. To mark the occasion, Owl Have You Know welcomes Farid Virani — entrepreneur, philanthropist and proud Rice University parent.In 1999, Farid founded Prime Communications with a single storefront in Houston's Baybrook Mall. Today, Prime Communications is the largest AT&T authorized retailer in North America, with more than 2,500 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Along the way, Farid has relied on three guiding principles — "stay humble, hungry and scrappy" — which continue to shape his approach to business and life.He joins host Maya Pomroy '22 to share his entrepreneurial journey, the Virani family's commitment to education and community, and the vision behind the Virani Undergraduate School of Business — a school designed to empower the next generation of ethical, curious, and compassionate business leaders.Episode Guide:00:15 Meet Farid Virani: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist04:26 Building a Business Empire05:58 Philanthropy and Community Investment07:39 The Virani Undergraduate School of Business11:24 Leadership and Business Education17:32 The Faris Foundation: A Legacy of Giving20:25 Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How being agile can separate you from other business leaders14:13: So, everything is moving very fast. For the next generation of entrepreneurs, the business leaders not only have to build businesses and solve problems in society, but they have to be agile. They have to be fast. They have to embrace technology. That's a lot of stuff that is coming their way. They have to find their own North Star as to what they're going to do, and how you do it, I think, will depend on individuals—on their passion, on what they find exciting, what excites them. But more than that, to me, it will require a mixture of basic business fundamentals—doing the right things, building things, having great teams around—but embracing technology, not running away from it. Embracing change, not running away from it. I think that will separate successful entrepreneurs and businesses.What Farid hopes for the Virani School15:48: So, my hope is that the Virani School at Rice becomes a top 10 school in the country. Top 5. You said it. That is what we strive—I think Peter and the leadership will strive to do that. But more than that, for me, is that it becomes an institution—the Virani School—that develops the future leaders for the country. Now, whether they are in business, in entrepreneurship, whether it is in the political arena, or whether it is in any industry, so long as it develops leaders that give back to the community and give back to society, and give back to the country, then we will all benefit.Stay humble, hungry and scrappy21:02: Be curious, because you just do not know what life has in store for you. I mean, I think for me, being curious and asking questions about things has served me well, and obviously, be grateful that you are part of an amazing institution like Rice—even more special, the Virani School. But then, you know, stay humble, stay scrappy, and stay hungry, and that pretty much has served me well. And it is simple, you can remember it, and it is nothing fancy.Show Links: TranscriptThe Virani Undergraduate School of Business announcementGuest Profile:Farid Virani | Rice Business

“Meet Tyler Loebertmann | North Star Pro Realty”Meet Tyler Loebertmann, a dedicated real estate professional with deep roots in Buffalo, MN and a genuine passion for helping people find their perfect home across Central Minnesota.With nearly two decades of experience in the power sports industry before transitioning into real estate, Tyler brings the same attention to detail, fair and honest negotiation style, and people-first approach that built his reputation for trust and results.In this episode, we talk about:

Most of us are busier, more “optimized,” and more connected than ever - yet somehow feel less alive. Why? And what would it look like to reclaim a deeper, wilder sense of humanness in a world obsessed with control?This week, Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mere Mortals, returns to explore the paradox at the heart of modern life: the more we chase mastery, certainty, and perfect systems, the more we squeeze out the very aliveness we're craving. From the illusion of control to the quiet courage of letting go, we dig into how to live fully now, not “one day when everything's sorted.”Together we explore:Aliveness vs. optimization: why feeling in control can be the enemy of feeling alive — and how to make room for vitality again.“Letting go” without giving up: Elizabeth Gilbert's reframe you're not losing control; you never had it, only anxiety.Productive discomfort tolerance: sitting with the first five messy minutes, parenting, deep work, reading, and why difficulty isn't a personal failing.Resilience as release: from kintsugi to self-trust, why strength often arrives after the break, and why gripping harder rarely works.Plans that don't kill the work: using structure as a North Star, not a taskmaster, so projects keep their spark.Spontaneity on schedule? The weird trap of “time-boxing serendipity,” and the liberating truth that every moment is a choice.Comparison culture: inside vs. outside, and why someone else's serene grid may mask chaos you can't see.AI, therapy, and the human need to be held in mind: where tools help, and where only a person will do.This is a conversation about refusing to postpone life until after the emails, the crises, or the algorithm say you're done, and choosing to show up, human and imperfect, right now.Love,Sarah Ann

Joel Hammon—former public school teacher, founder of Princeton Learning Cooperative, co-founder of Liberated Learners, and author of The Teacher Liberation Handbook—joins Kerry to explore the global rise of self-directed learning centers. These community-based programs, including the Princeton Learning Cooperative and many more within the Liberated Learners network, offer homeschooled tweens and teens a flexible alternative to conventional school: no forced curriculum and an individualized path guided by curiosity and purpose. Joel shares his transformation from classroom teacher to education entrepreneur, and how the North Star model inspired a movement of "learning cooperatives" that work like a YMCA for education—students choose when to attend, what to learn, and how to grow. We talk about college admissions for self-directed learners, how narrative transcripts help teens transition smoothly to their next step, and why demand for these centers continues to rise. If you're curious about self-directed education—or considering starting a center yourself—this conversation offers inspiration, practical guidance, and a look at the future of learner-driven freedom. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org. Kerry's latest book, Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling, is available now wherever books are sold!

Is your calendar full, but your progress feels... stuck? In this Book Club pick, The Long Game, Dorie Clark teaches us how to create white space, focus on what matters, and build a business that lasts. Tune in for real talk on saying no, playing the long game, and finding your North Star.LISTEN TO NEXT→ Feeling Stuck? Try a "Tiny Experiment" | Book Club | 308SHOW NOTES→ How to Play the Long Game | Book Club | 311WHEN YOU'RE READY

This is episode 796. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of the podcast here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Read more about the Institute for Effective Professional Selling Emerging Sales Leader Program here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Frank Passanante, Global Head of Sales at Hilton. Also appearing is Lisa Earle McLeod, author of "Selling with Noble Purpose." Find Frank on LinkedIn. Find Lisa on LinkedIn. FRANK'S TIP: “Purpose is a North Star, it's a compass, and when it's aligned, it becomes that source of energy. It should align with where you get energy and it should align with your ability, even through volatile times, to persevere and ultimately to see sustained ongoing performance success.” LISA'S TIP: "You have really understood, at a very deep level, the way that money and meaning go together. They're not siloed. The best sales teams don't have to choose between purpose and profit; they use purpose to drive profit.”

In this episode, Paul and Matt tackle what they call the “North Star” of durable skills—adaptability. They explore what it really means to adapt as the world changes daily, how it differs from resilience, and why it's the single most important skill for staying relevant in work that refuses to stand still.Five Key Learnings:Adaptability is the ability to adjust as the world around you changes—it's the North Star of durable skills.Resilience supports adaptability—it's the ability to emotionally and intellectually cope with change.Work now changes daily, not decade by decade; adaptability drives hiring, retention, and promotion.Daily practice builds adaptability by strengthening underlying durable skills like readiness, organization, balance, motivation, and control.Embedding 10–15 minutes of daily skill practice is the simplest and most powerful way to become more adaptable over time.Resources mentioned in this episode.The 1% better idea - https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvementHumanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations maximize their potential based on human capabilities.For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Jen Briselli's journey into service design didn't start with design at all—it started in a physics classroom. From studying the fundamental workings of the universe to teaching high schoolers how to grasp complex physics concepts, Jen's interdisciplinary curiosity has always driven her path. That same intellectual agility eventually led her to discover information design, dive headfirst into Carnegie Mellon's legendary design program, and eventually rise to executive leadership at Mad*Pow. Now co-founder of Topology, Jen continues to explore how systems thinking, complexity science, and human-centered design intersect to build adaptive organizations. In this episode, Jen and Lou preview her upcoming talk at Advancing Service Design 2025 and unpack why learning—not certainty—should be the North Star of design practice. She shares how service designers can operate more effectively by zooming out to see systems-level patterns and zooming back in to take practical action. From breaking down spatial and temporal complexity to explaining how constraints inhibit organizational learning, Jen reframes service design as an adaptive, constantly evolving practice. Whether you're a seasoned designer or simply service-design curious, this episode will stretch your thinking about what service design is—and what it can become.

As seen from most of the United States, the Big Dipper is plunging toward the northern horizon as night falls, as if it’s about to dip into a pail of water. If you line up the stars at the outer edge of the dipper’s bowl, and follow that line to the upper right, the first moderately bright star you come to is Polaris, the Pole Star or North Star. Earth’s north pole aims toward it, so Polaris forms the hub of the northern sky – all the other stars appear to rotate around it. And it’s always at the same point above the horizon – night and day, all year long. There’s a southern pole star, too. It’s not as prominent as Polaris, though. In fact, it’s barely visible. The star is Polaris Australis. It’s also known as Sigma Octantis because it’s in the constellation Octans, which depicts a navigational instrument known as an octant. Polaris Australis isn’t as impressive as Polaris mainly because Polaris is huge and brilliant. Compared to most stars, though, the southern pole star is impressive, too. It’s more than half again the mass of the Sun. It’s expanding as it nears the end of its life, so it’s several times wider than the Sun. And its outer layers puff in and out, so it brightens and fades a tiny bit every couple of hours. On average, it’s more than 40 times brighter than the Sun. But it’s almost 300 light-years away. So that keeps Polaris Australis from being a better pointer to the celestial south pole. Script by Damond Benningfield

Brands are personal. AI is not. So how do you use a tool that has no feelings, no experiences, and no voice of its own to help you build a brand that feels deeply personal and unmistakably you? It starts long before you ever open ChatGPT. Define Your Brand Before AI Touches It  Before you hand anything over to AI, take time to define your brand yourself. Ask: Who are my customers? What do they think about me now? What do I want them to say about me? That clarity becomes your North Star. Otherwise, you're just asking AI to aimlessly generate words without direction. Audit What the Internet Thinks  Once you know who you think you are, find out what the internet thinks you are. Instead of Googling your name or company like we used to, go to ChatGPT and ask: “What is the brand perception of [Your Name or Company]?” “What is [Brand] known for?” “What do people say about this brand online?” Then compare what comes back with your original vision. That's where the human part of branding kicks in. You have to decide: Do I adjust my message to match this audience, or do I refine my audience to match my message?  That's not a whim—it's a business decision. Know Who's Actually Buying  Forget what you want to be true. Who's actually opening their wallets? Sometimes your real buyers don't match your target persona or AI's assumptions. Analyze the overlap and decide: Who do I really want more of? Who do I actually have now? You can't market to everyone. Pick your lane.  Define Your Voice  Next, upload three pieces of your own writing—blog posts, service pages, whatever—to ChatGPT and ask: “If you were another AI tool writing for this brand, how would you describe this tone and voice?” That gives you a practical, data-driven description of your style—something you can reuse for consistency across content. Once you've defined both your customer persona and brand voice, everything you produce should be filtered through those two lenses.  Clarify Your Unique Value  Now get specific about what makes you different. Ask: What problem do I solve? What pain does my customer feel? Why do they come to me instead of someone else? You can even ask ChatGPT to analyze common pain points for your audience—but always check it against what your actual customers tell you. That becomes the foundation for your positioning statement—your internal compass for marketing, not a fluffy public mission statement. Analyze Competitors  Then, ask AI for a competitive analysis within your market or niche—set clear parameters like geography or audience size. Use that list to identify where you stand, what gaps you can fill, and how to differentiate. Test, Measure, Adjust  Finally, make changes slowly. Update your copy, tweak your visuals, and every few months, check: Am I attracting the right audience? Is engagement improving? Are leads getting better quality? That's how you use AI without losing yourself in the process.  REMEMBER:  You can't outsource identity—AI refines it, not defines it. Use AI as a mirror, not a mask. Always verify what AI says about your brand with real human data. Voice + audience clarity = consistent brand growth. Branding is evolution, not automation.

The fundamental promise of this news publication is viewpoint diversity.I built Tangle because I wanted a place where conservatives, liberals, and everyone in between could gather under one roof and trust the news they were reading. In an era when media trust is at an all-time low, polarization is increasingly extreme and so few people seem capable of talking to each other across the partisan divide, this North Star has always served us well.In order to serve this mission, to earn the trust of the biggest Trump supporters and the most progressive leftists and all the people who land somewhere between them, we offer some simple promises: chief among them is viewpoint diversity in our content. Most days, this is “What the left is saying” and “What the right is saying,” though sometimes we'll offer pieces that counter each other (for instance, a Tangle staff member is working on a piece responding to what I'm writing here today). We also lean into transparency in how we work by featuring corrections prominently and sharing (and explaining) our editorial policies. Finally, we try to show that we're fallible humans who can make mistakes, learn and change their minds, rather than pretend we comprise a flawless high-minded institution (we regularly feature reader criticisms, and I encourage anyone who disagrees with today's piece to write in or comment so we can consider your thoughts). Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Jon Lall.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Learn how to move beyond trivial, distracting goals and tap into your hidden (and most fulfilling) motivations and latent "genius gifts," with clinical psychologist Diana Hill's research-backed "Wise Effort Method." Have you ever felt on a gut level that you've been distracting yourself with "surface-level" goals—rather than being passionately pulled toward what truly fulfills you? In this episode of Insights At The Edge, Tami Simon joins Diana Hill, PhD, a leading psychologist and the author of Wise Effort. With them, you'll learn and practice some of Diana's most effective, research-backed exercises for discovering your heart's deepest hidden motivations—and your overlooked "genius gifts" for empowering those desires. Don't miss this exceptionally practice-rich episode to explore: The difference between surface goals and deep motivation. "Deep Motivation" – Why willpower and discipline never win long-term, and how to let your true North Star values pull you passionately into your days. 3 questions for getting unstuck from unhealthy relationships, work situations, and addictive behaviors. How to identify your "genius qualities" (yes, you have plenty of them!) An incredibly effective one-minute exercise: "To reveal your deepest values, just follow your pain." "Choice Points" – Tuning in to the daily crucial moments where our values and actions accrue a life of either joy or regret. How to gain "psychological flexibility," the one science-backed strength crucial to positive emotional wellness, and more. Intrigued? Tune in now! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Listeners of Insights At The Edge get 10% off their first month at www.betterhelp.com/soundstrue. Note: This interview originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

Drop your North Star in one sentence below. If you can't say it in a line, you can't live it in a year! Are you doing everything and going nowhere? This episode is your wake-up call. We break down why scattered hustle kills credibility, how a single North Star changed our entire operation, and the exact mindset shift to align actions with the goals you keep talking about. The guys get surgical: give up the stage for the mission, put businesses on autopilot (one at a time), value mastery over opinions, and stop letting anxiety grow in the gap between your words and your work. If you want receipts, we've got them—KPIs, standards, and the uncomfortable conversations required to level up.