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In this episode of the Expand & Evolve Podcast, I'm having a real, big-sister-style conversation about what to do when your business feels slow, your numbers are down, and nothing seems to be working the way it used to.If you're in a season where things feel off — like your sales have dropped, your energy has shifted, or you're questioning everything — I want you to know this is normal. Business moves in cycles, and what often looks like a setback is actually a period of recalibration, pruning, and preparation for your next level of growth.I share my perspective on why you should never panic in a dip, how to stay grounded in your belief when external results don't match your expectations, and why holding the line during hard seasons is what separates people who grow from those who quit.We also talk about the deeper shifts happening right now — especially for women in business — including moving away from hustle culture, craving more depth and connection, and building in a way that feels sustainable, aligned, and life-giving instead of draining.If you've been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or tempted to walk away from something you once felt so certain about, this episode will help you reconnect with your why, trust the process, and understand that sometimes things need to fall away in order for something stronger to be built.In this episode, I share:Why business highs and lows are completely normalWhat to do when your sales or income dropThe importance of staying anchored in your beliefHow to navigate seasons of doubt without quittingWhy things (and people) may be falling away right nowThe shift away from hustle culture and into alignmentHow to build your business in a more sustainable, heart-led wayIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear this reminder. And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes

What if the thing quietly working against your Lenten practices isn't your willpower — it's your identity? Jill Simons is back, and she's bringing the conversation you didn't know you needed before Holy Week arrives. If you've ever done all the "right things" and still felt spiritually flat, or wondered why Easter feels like hitting pause on Lent instead of something actually glorious, this episode is for you.In This Episode, You'll Learn...How to know if your Lenten sacrifice is secretly about performanceWhy most Catholic women stop at "not doing Lent anymore" and never actually experience EasterThe Prodigal Son detail that reveals exactly where you are right nowThe three stages of spiritual identity and which one you're inWhy God's desires for your life agree with your desires far more than you thinkThe practical off-ramp from Lent that keeps the transformation aliveIt's never too late to make this the best Lent of your life. CONNECT WITH JILL:FIRE 50YOUTUBECHARISM ASSESSMENTCHARISM BOOK⁠WEBSITE⁠CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠

Paris Fashion Week just wrapped and the fashion industry feels like it's at a turning point.I sit down with friend of the show and fashion editor-at-large at 032c, Brenda Weischer, to break down the biggest moments from the season - from Chanel's viral shoes to Tom Ford's standout show, and the collections that sparked the most conversation across the industry.In this conversation, we get into:The shows that defined Paris Fashion Week this seasonWhy Chanel might have quietly won fashion monthThe runway moments everyone is talking about right nowThe collections that felt exciting — and the ones that fell flatWhy luxury fashion prices are reaching a breaking pointHow fashion houses balance creativity with pressure to sellThe debate around what “sexy” means in fashion todayHow creators and commentators are reshaping fashion coverageWhat actually happens behind the scenes at fashion showsAnd how to take runway inspiration and translate it into your real wardrobeTimestamps02:00 Paris Fashion Week recap & the current state of the fashion industry09:00 Runway inspiration and recreating fashion week looks at home10:00 Hair, makeup and runway aesthetics shaping personal style11:00 Tom Ford and the return of character on the runway12:00 What “sexy” means in fashion today20:00 How editors and creators get invited to fashion shows22:00 Inside fashion week seating charts, VIPs and brand politics25:00 Luxury brands pulling back from wholesale and retail partners27:00 Who actually attends shows: clients, editors, celebrities32:00 Balenciaga, cultural references and fashion storytelling35:00 Music, staging and spectacle at major runway shows37:00 Creative directors and controlling the full brand vision39:00 The Chanel shoes everyone is talking about40:00 Chanel bags vs practicality and everyday fashion42:00 Nostalgia, personal style and dressing with joyFollow Brenda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brendahashtag/Thank you to my partners at Macy's for my newest wardrobe essentials for spring! #MacyspartnerLet's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Life of KG, Katie sits down with Anna from Socialista.From growing up on market stalls to building a multi-six-figure online business, Anna shares the real, unfiltered truth about social media, audience building, visibility, trolls, burnout, scaling mistakes, and what it actually takes to grow a brand people trust in 2025.Whether you're a salon owner, coach, content creator, or online business owner, this episode will change the way you show up.In This Episode, We Talk About:Growing up in a family of sellers & learning business from age 10Starting as a social media manager and turning it into an empireWhy building an audience FIRST is the key to selling anythingThe #1 mistake people make when creating courses or programsPosting frequency, viral content and what's working right nowHooks, explore page strategy, and why content has to stop the scrollInbound VS outbound sales, and why you need both in 2025Why so many coaches are struggling right nowThe story of losing £60K + a 200K drop in revenueThe emotional discipline required to be a CEOHiring, firing, and only bringing in A-playersWhat AI means for the coaching industry, and why personal brand winsWhy authenticity matters more now than everThe truth about trolls, visibility and online backlashHow retreats + community can transform your businessWhy you ALWAYS need a mentor (even as a mentor yourself)Apply for mastermind here: https://kgbusinessmentor.com/kg-mastermind/Get your FREE trial on Salon Success Manager.https://salonsuccessmanager.comCheck out Socialista here

Ted Knutson's career tracks a remarkable arc: professional gambler at Pinnacle, architect of Brentford's analytics-driven recruitment model, founder of StatsBomb — built from a blog written during cancer recovery into a global data company sold to Hudl in 2024 — and now Strategic Director of Football at Crux, Bex Smith's women's multi-club platform, while running The Transfer Flow newsletter and podcast. This is a conversation about what data actually means when real money is on the line, and what happens when you try to port a proven model into entirely new territory.In this episode:Why the football media's early hostility to analytics was really about power, not methodologyThe betting-to-football pipeline: transfers are just bets on humans with a longer cycleWhat StatsBomb's sale to Hudl reveals about consolidation risk in sports dataWhy professionalising operations matters more than data sophistication in women's football right nowThe three layers of data application in sport — and where the real edge lives nextTransfers as hope: why fan demand for transfer content is really about optimismUnofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 500 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series and live events, you can reach us via the website.

Welcome back to The Fit & Fulfilled Podcast. In this episode we discuss:Staying safe & grounded amidst the current circumstances in the Gulf regionLiberating yourself from the grips of the external world by creating your own internal safety & securityUsing the power of hindsight to your advantage so that you can handle whatever uncertainty life throws your wayVarious ways I'm creating my own peace & certainty despite the unpredictability in the UAE right nowThe internal shift that allows you to finally manifest a reality that looks & feels so different to your pastPrivate Coaching with KhushbuShort-Term Coaching Options with KhushbuWatch The Going ALL IN Manifestation MasterclassJoin Seal The DealWays To Work TogetherTake The Quiz To Figure Out Which Manifesting Bubble You're Currently Stuck InWatch 'Be It To See It' MasterclassClick here more details & to apply for my 1:1 coaching program Uplevel Your LifeAccess the Freedom From Fear WorkshopJoin Calm, Cool & CreatingJoin School of Magnetic ConnectionWatch 'Be It To See It' MasterclassAccess the Money Manifestation MasterclassClick here to read some of the amazing outcomes my clients have manifested for themselvesFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being here. If you aren't already, come join the party over on:Instagram: @khushbu.kweighWebsite: https://kthadani.com/

This episode marks the powerful finale of the four-part Wild & Waking Journey series — and we are closing with the phase that changes everything: The RiseThroughout this identity evolution series, we've walked through The Unraveling, The Remembering, and The Reclamation; the sacred undoing, the return to intuition, the courageous choosing. Now, in this final installment, Emily brings language to what happens next. The Rise is not a finish line or a glow-up. It's embodied leadership. It's self-trust in action. It's the moment your inner transformation begins to ripple outward into your voice, your relationships, your work, your motherhood, your community, and your legacy.If you've been navigating identity deconstruction, spiritual awakening, authentic self-expression, or stepping into greater visibility without self-abandonment, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. The Wild & Waking Framework is cyclical, not linear. You may be rising in one area while unraveling in another, and that is not failure. That is growth.This is the inhale and exhale of a woman who knows who she is and is no longer afraid to let the world feel it.In this episode, I explore:What The Rise really means inside the Wild & Waking Framework — embodied leadership, authentic self-expression, and identity evolution in actionHow personal transformation becomes collective impact — and why women who have done deep identity work are being called forward right nowThe difference between performative visibility and grounded, aligned visibility rooted in self-trustHow to expand your voice, influence, and leadership without self-abandonment, people-pleasing, or chasing external validationChanneling anger, fire, and rage into intentional, focused change rather than chaos — leadership through regulated embodimentHow identity deconstruction, spiritual awakening, and self-trust create ripple effects in your family, business, rural community, and lineageThe role of women in social change, cultural shifts, and rebuilding systems from the inside outExpanding visibility while building the nervous system capacity to be seenPractical reflection questions to help you identify where life is asking you to rise right nowBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 152 | The Alchemy Behind Wild & Waking: a Year of Investment, Expansion, and ReclamationEpisode 183 | The Wild & Waking Journey: UnravelingEpisode 185 | The Wild & Waking Journey: RememberingEpisode 187 | The Wild & Waking Journey: ReclamationSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

Why Every Affiliate Manager Needs to Understand What's Happening to Search Right NowSearch is changing faster than most programs can adapt. AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini are absorbing customer journeys that used to generate trackable clicks, and the content that influences purchasing decisions is increasingly going unrecognised and unpaid.In this episode, Lee-Ann sits down with Alex Springer, Director at openattribution.org, and Leanna Klyne, Head of Agency at KonverJ, to unpack what open attribution actually means, why last-click attribution was already broken before AI arrived, and what the industry is doing about it together, many of them for the very first time.If you work with publishers, run an affiliate program, or depend on content-driven traffic to generate sales, this conversation will reshape how you think about measurement, value, and what comes next.Talking Points Include:Why content creators are producing value they will never be paid for and what needs to change before the affiliate industry loses its commercial foundation entirelyThe difference between how people shop and how AI thinks people buy and why that gap is exactly where affiliate marketing's future opportunity livesWhy last click was always a fiction and why the shift to AI-assisted search is finally forcing the industry to confront itWhat Open Attribution actually is and why it starts with something as simple as a list of URLs that changed everythingListen to Find Out More About:What the agentic commerce protocols from OpenAI and Google actually do, and why the contributions Open Attribution is making to them matter for every publisher and brand in performance marketingWhy some of the highest-quality publisher content has been deliberately removed from AI training sets, and what that means for the accuracy of AI recommendations right nowThe early warning signs that brands and affiliate managers should be watching for as AI-generated content starts to game LLM visibility the same way SEO was gamed in the early days of GoogleHow the SPUR initiative and the APMA AI task force connect to what Open Attribution is building, and where compliance and governance conversations are actually happeningWhy Alex believes websites are not going away in five years, and what types of purchases will continue to require the kind of considered, content-led journeys that affiliate publishers are built to supportKey Segments of This Podcast and Where You Can Tune In to Go Direct:[02:47] Alex introduces Open Attribution, his decade in performance marketing, and why he shifted focus from AI as a technology to AI as an industry actor[05:45] Why last click was already broken before AI, and what transparency and usage auditability actually mean for content owners and brands[27:05] The CPA debate: whether cost-per-acquisition still makes sense, what influence really means now, and why the shopping journey has always been more complex than the model we used to measure itReady to Build a Smarter Affiliate Program?If this episode raised questions about how your program is measuring influence, attributing value, or preparing for an AI-first customer journey, the KonverJ team can help. We work with brands and publishers to build affiliate strategies that are built for where performance marketing is heading, not just where it has been.Get in touch with the KonverJ team to find out how we can help you build a program that performs in the new landscape.Send me a text with your questions

You don't need a better funnel to launch your group coaching program. You need one sentence. And if you can't say it clearly to a stranger at a dinner table, your offer isn't ready — no matter how good your coaching actually is. This is Part 1 of a 7-part series on scaling from one-on-one to one-to-many, and Adam and Jess are starting with the thing almost every coach skips.What You'll LearnWhat "payoff language" means and why vague, aspirational promises like "build a legacy" are costing you clientsThe one-sentence formula for a coaching offer that attracts buyers and filters out everyone elseWhy leading with your credentials is the fastest way to lose someone who actually needs you right nowThe difference between an attainable payoff and an aspirational one — and why only one of them convertsHow getting crystal clear on your offer transformation is the fastest cure for imposter syndromeEpisode SummaryThis is Part 1 of ILC's 7-step framework for transitioning your coaching business from one-on-one to a group or one-to-many model. And Adam and Jess are starting at the foundation most coaches never build: your payoff.Your payoff is the specific, one-sentence answer to: who do you help, what is their problem, and what is your solution? Think headache relief — not "become the best version of yourself." If someone is in pain and shopping for a solution, they need to hear plain, explicit language that tells them you have what they need. Flowery, idealized language doesn't land when someone's head hurts.Adam and Jess walk through a simple three-part payoff formula: start with your avatar (almost always a past version of yourself), name the exact problem they have, and articulate the solution you have already delivered — not one you aspire to deliver someday. That last distinction matters. A payoff rooted in your own lived experience is what gives you the competence and confidence to show up without constantly second-guessing yourself.They also bring in Donald Miller's StoryBrand framework here — the shift from being the hero of your own story to becoming the guide. When your payoff is grounded in empathy and proven experience, imposter syndrome loses its grip. You stop trying to prove yourself and start pointing people toward the outcome you already know how to deliver.Everything in a one-to-many offer is built from the payoff. This is where it starts.Key Quote"Everything is built from the payoff. It's not everything is built from the person." — JessResources + LinksBuilding a StoryBrand by Donald Miller (hero vs. guide framework, cognitive dissonance) amzn.to/3N9coPTREAL Coach Method Blueprint — ILC's Phase 2 Checklist: "My payoff is specific, realistic, and easy to explain in one sentence."Get Paid to Coach PDF ilovecoachingco.com/get-paid-to-coachILC Call to ActionIf your payoff isn't clear yet, start here. Grab the free Get Paid to Coach PDF at ilovecoachingco.com/get-paid-to-coach — it walks you through this exact process whether you're still in one-on-one or ready to build something bigger. Clear payoff, clear business. That's where everything starts.

Everyone keeps saying cash flow is dead.They're right about one thing: the old spot doesn't work anymore. Higher prices, higher rates, and a market that moved on while most investors were still staring at the MLS.But cash flow isn't dead. The light moved. And in this episode, I'm going to show you exactly where it went.Here's what we're getting into:Why traditional buy-and-hold math is genuinely broken in most markets right nowThe fringe strategies producing 2x the income on the exact same property How co-living turns one house into 3 to 5 rent checks every month Why cash flow doesn't only go to people who own buildings Stop waiting. Listen to this and then go make an offer.Go find your deals at cashflowisntdead.com Learn how to analyze them at knowyourmath.comNeed funding for your next deal? Start at betterliferef.com

Today's conversation is with Kris Dalziel.Kris returns to CamBro Conversations for a second time and the evolution since his first appearance on episode 291 is clear.He's now a married man, his portfolio has grown, his lettings business has launched, and he's become widely recognised as one of the go-to operators in UK property.We talk about reputation, delegation, debt strategy, scaling responsibly, and the realities of operating at speed without burning out.Expect to learn:How marriage has shifted Kris' priorities and perspectiveThe Ibiza theft story and why goodwill and reputation compoundThe biggest deal highlights from the past 12 monthsPractical advice for anyone looking to source more dealsHow Kris positioned himself as a trusted co-sourcing partnerWhat makes a strong investor and why he's more selective nowHow he manages loan-to-value and debt across a large portfolioWhat surprised him most in the last year of UK propertyHow he switches off despite operating at high speedWhat motivates him and what (if anything) keeps him up at nightThe biggest misconceptions about UK property right nowThe worst advice being shared in the industryGet 20 lessons from 330 CamBro Conversations - https://colcambro.kit.com/60ed1b527b Fuel your focus with COLIN10 and Neutonic - https://www.neutonic.com?sca_ref=9669547.luRRrQVs1D2aX&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=263773Get my Linkedin for Sales Guide - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/linked-in-personal-brand-for-sellingGet my Sales Support - https://colcambro.kit.com/d0dceeb5ffGet my Productivity BLUEPRINT - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/peak-performance-blueprint Connect with KrisInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalzielventures LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristofferdalziel/ Connect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/Email List: https://colcambro.kit.com/30bde23b0cPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell

What happens when a grieving person finds comfort in a song — and then discovers it was made by AI? That question is the heart of this episode, and it captures everything that matters about the moment we're in as choral musicians.This episode is a deep dive into AI: what it actually is, how we got here, and why Beth believes it represents one of the greatest opportunities choral music has had in a very long time — but only if we're paying attention.In this episode:A brief history of technology and choral music, from the printing press and the Petrucci Collection (1501) to the phonograph, the internet, and social media — and what each shift tells us about where we are nowThe four phases of AI: Classical AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI — explained with musical analogiesWhy choral music has historically been a late adopter of technology, and why this time we can choose to do it differentlyThe Industrial Revolution parallel: how a shift in human labor created the conditions for a rise in choral societies — and why agentic AI may do the same thingWhy choral musicians are in the business of unrepeatable human moments — and why that business has never had a bigger marketComing up next: Beth gets practical with 5 specific ways you can start using AI in your choral work right now — with examples and prompts.Interested in going deeper? Beth is putting together a short masterclass: From Basics to Breakthroughs: AI for Choral Artists — covering foundations, practical applications, ethics, and advanced implications for your work and community. 

Lori Muller joins this week's episode to discuss how believing in yourself, your value, and your brand shape lasting success, strong teams, and powerful brands.Full Description / Show NotesLori's career history and backgroundFounding Empower Coaching, Consulting, Speaking and eventsCommon themes agents and brokers are dealing with right nowThe importance of beliefHow to believe in yourselfHow to believe in your value and how to articulate itWhy brand alignment matters more than everBest advice for agents and brokers in today's market

There's a limited-time elevated offer on the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, and if you've been waiting for the right time to jump in… this might be it.In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what the current bonus is, who it's best for, how to maximize the miles, and the mistakes I see people make with this card.Because yes, the headline sounds good — but we're getting into the real strategy behind it.If you want simple, flexible travel points that can unlock serious trips without overcomplicating your wallet, don't skip this one.

In this deeply honest episode, Jason and Lauren Vallotton talk about the quiet disorientation that can surface in your 30s — especially when life doesn't look the way you thought it would.They open with a vulnerable admission: you can have the life you once prayed for… and still feel unsettled inside it.Lauren shares how her 30s revealed something unexpected — it wasn't that she needed a better plan. She needed a different version of herself. Together, they explore how what feels like breakdown is often actually recalibration.This episode is for the woman who has checked the boxes, carried responsibility well, made thoughtful decisions… and still feels like something doesn't quite fit.You are not failing. You are becoming.IN THIS EPISODE, THEY DISCUSS:The Disorientation No One Prepared You For | “This isn't a breakdown. It's a recalibration.” Jason and Lauren unpack the “picket fence” script many of us subconsciously follow — the belief that if we do X, life will look like Y. What happens when you do the right things… and it still doesn't feel the way you expected?They talk about why this tension often surfaces in your 30s — when decisions carry weight, comparison gets louder, and responsibility leaves less room for fantasy.The Three Griefs Nobody Names | “Sometimes the pain isn't your life… it's the funeral of the life you expected.”Lauren gives language to three quiet griefs many women carry:The grief of the timeline — the life you thought would have happened by nowThe grief of identity — when the version of you that worked in your 20s doesn't work anymoreThe grief of outcomes — when you did the “right things” and life still got hardTogether, they gently ask the question many women haven't stopped long enough to consider: What are you grieving that you've been calling “just stress”?This conversation is tender, grounding, and full of hope. Because sometimes what feels like disorientation isn't failure — it's reorientation. And letting go of the dream life might be the very thing that makes room for a truer one.If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who's navigating her own season of becoming.PatreonIf you've enjoyed this podcast, would you consider financially supporting the show? Every donation, big and small, helps the Vallottons continue to prioritize making this content for you. Click this link to support! Thank you!For information on the Marriage Intensive and other resources, go to jasonandlaurenvallotton.com !Connect with Lauren:InstagramFacebookConnect with Jason:Jay's InstagramJay's FacebookBraveCo Instagramwww.braveco.org

The rental market is shifting — and if you're a landlord, you're feeling it. In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey break down what they're seeing firsthand in 2026: fewer quality applicants, more “Is it still available?” button pushers, affordability pressure, and changing platform dynamics on Zillow and Facebook Marketplace. David shares real stories from his own vacancies — including why one property sat longer than expected and what that reveals about today's rental pool. They discuss: Why applicant quality feels different right nowThe hidden risks of lowering rent too farHow affordability challenges are impacting rentersWhy tenant retention may be your strongest strategySimple maintenance and communication moves that keep great tenants long-termThe importance of staying slightly under market rentIf you have a paying, communicative tenant who takes care of your property — this may not be the year to gamble on replacing them.Whether you're a seasoned landlord or just buying your first rental, this episode will help you navigate the changing landscape and continue to Rent Perfect.

Corporate isn't stabilizing—and that matters if your income still depends on it.In this solo episode, Brett breaks down three trends shaping the Escapee economy in 2026:a corporate metric that's quietly driving layoffs,the rapid expansion of revenue streams outside corporate,and why small businesses are moving away from full-time hires in favor of fractional and specialist talent.If you're still in corporate, this episode helps you see what's coming.If you've already escaped, it explains why demand for your experience is only growing.This episode is for you if:You're questioning whether corporate is still a safe long-term betYou want practical ways to monetize your experience outside a jobYou're curious how small businesses are really hiring and growing nowThe 3 trends covered in this episodeTrend #1: The metric driving modern layoffs — Revenue Per Employee (RPE)Why boards and executives are fixated on RPE, how it incentivizes headcount reduction, and why even “healthy” companies continue cutting roles.Trend #2: The explosion of revenue streams for escapeesFractional leadership, consulting, advisory, UGC, content creation, mentoring, and more—why monetizing what you already know is the fastest, lowest-friction path to income.Trend #3: The small business go-to-market model is changingWhy businesses are ditching traditional silos, hiring specialists instead of full-time staff, and how this shift creates long-term opportunity for experienced operators.Key takeaways • Corporate risk is structural, not cyclical • Escapees have more income options than they think • Small businesses want outcomes, not headcount • Your experience is often more valuable outside corporate than inside itIf this episode helped you rethink corporate risk or life after it, connect with Brett on LinkedIn or email him at bt@bretttrainor.com. And if there's a topic you want covered in a future solo episode, let him know.

Have you ever looked at your email list, followers, or past inquiries and thought, “I know these people are here… but it feels quiet”? In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust, we're having a heart-centered conversation about warm leads—the people who aren't ready to book yet, but aren't gone either. If you're a travel agent feeling discouraged by low engagement, ghosted inquiries, or long gaps between bookings, this episode will remind you of something powerful: Your audience isn't cold. They're human. You'll learn how to fall back in love with your audience, nurture warm leads with intention, and build trust-driven relationships that lead to bookings, referrals, and long-term loyalty—without pressure, urgency, or salesy tactics. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown & Talking Points [00:00] Welcome to Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust Why this conversation matters for travel agents right nowThe emotional side of nurturing leads in a long decision cycle industry [03:00] What “Warm Leads” Really Mean in the Travel Industry Why warm leads aren't ignoring youCommon examples of warm leads travel agents already haveUnderstanding travel as an emotional and timing-based decision [09:00] Why Travel Agents Fall Out of Love with Their Audience How quiet engagement creates self-doubtWhy ghosting isn't rejectionThe danger of pulling back—or pushing too hard [15:00] How to Nurture Warm Leads with Heart Leading with service instead of the saleNormalizing the “not yet” phaseStaying consistent without overwhelming yourselfInviting conversation instead of commitment [27:00] The Long Game of Love-Based Marketing Why relationships outperform urgency long-termHow warm leads turn into dream clients and referralsBuilding a business people remember—even if they don't book right away [33:00] Final Thoughts & Action Step Falling back in love with your audience as people, not prospectsOne simple connection-focused action to take this week

More Americans are moving to Europe than ever before—and it's not just a trend. From lifestyle and healthcare to work opportunities and long-term stability, Europe continues to be the top destination for Americans relocating abroad.In this episode, we break down the Top European countries Americans are moving to and why these destinations keep rising to the top. We look at what life is really like in each country, including the pros, the trade-offs, and the visa realities most people don't think about early enough.We cover:Why Europe attracts so many Americans right nowThe most popular European destinations for AmericansJob markets and industries that tend to work bestCommon visa options people actually useLifestyle differences that matter more than you expectThis episode isn't about telling you where to move. It's about helping you understand how different European countries compare—so you can make a decision based on your priorities, not just popularity.If you're considering a move abroad and want clarity on where you might fit best, this episode will help you think through your options with confidence.

In this episode, I sit down with John Sanders, founder of RevKey, a digital advertising agency built specifically to help therapists and mental health professionals grow their practices using Google Ads—ethically, transparently, and profitably.John founded RevKey in 2018 after seeing too many healthcare professionals waste money chasing clicks, impressions, and vanity metrics that never turned into real patients. What started as a solo operation has grown into a 10-person team focused on clarity, simplicity, and data-driven decision-making in highly regulated, HIPAA-sensitive environments.Throughout the conversation, John breaks down what ethical marketing actually means in healthcare today, why so many practices struggle with Google Ads, and how smaller practices can compete against large, well-funded organizations without matching their budgets. As AI continues to reshape Google Ads, John also shares where healthcare marketers should be paying attention—and where caution is required.This episode is especially valuable for therapists, dentists, and medical professionals who want measurable growth without compromising trust or compliance.What's the biggest mistake healthcare professionals make when running their own Google Ads—and how can they fix it?What ethical, data-driven marketing really looks like in modern healthcareHow small practices can compete with big-budget DSOs and healthcare groupsHow AI is changing Google Ads—and where healthcare marketers should focus right nowThe first three marketing actions practices should take to drive growth in the next 90 days

February feels like the real beginning of the year — and this tarot forecast helps us understand why.Our soul sister and Intuitive Tarot Therapist Michelle Nolan is back with her February Tarot Forecast, helping us make sense of the energetic intensity many of us are already feeling. After January's surprising momentum, February marks the true energetic launch of the year, aligning with the Fire Horse energy and a powerful shift forward.In this episode, Michelle shares how to work with February's unfolding energy rather than resisting it — so you can move through the month with clarity, intention, and heart-centered awareness.Using her Crow Tarot deck (her personal spirit animal for the year), Michelle guides us through the themes emerging for February, offering insight into how past, present, and future are converging — and what that means for your personal path.We explore:Why January felt anything but slow — and what that momentum revealed about the year aheadFebruary as the true energetic launch point of 2026What it means to work with intensity instead of trying to control or resist itHow past, present, and future are converging — and why trusting what you already know matters nowThe symbolism of the Crow as a seer, messenger, and bridge between worldsLetting go of hesitation and outdated patterns that no longer match who you're becomingWhy February favors clarity over comfort and truth over avoidanceStaying energetically flexible as plans, timelines, and perspectives shiftHow to co-create from a place of intention, momentum, and heart-centered actionThis conversation is both a forecast and a guide — reminding us that tarot isn't about prediction, but about partnership with the energy that's already in motion.If you've been feeling the shift, this episode will help you understand it — and move forward with trust.WORK WITH MICHELLEEmail her at m@mtnolan.comFollow her at @m1che11e.no1anReach out to her in seekingcentercommunity.com Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

Kelley Earnhardt Miller is filling in for Dale Jr. and is joined by the President of Speedway Motorsports Inc., Marcus Smith, to discuss a number of changes to the NASCAR landscape for 2026:The Charlotte ROVAL is gone … for nowThe differences between preparing for a ROVAL race vs. the traditional Charlotte ovalNorth Wilkesboro gets its points race in 2026The All-Star race moves to DoverThe Heritage Invitational IROC eventWhat to anticipate from NASCAR's return to the Chase points formatDuring the “Ask Kelley” portion of the episode, listeners wrote in questions regarding:Wyatt's upcoming race schedule for 2026What Kelley's experience is like watching her son raceThe emotions of JR Motorsports entering the Daytona 500 for the second yearPreparing for JRM's 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series seasonAnd for more content, check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMediaReal fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.

JD first moved to LA in 2012 to pursue his dream of working as a filmmaker in the music industry - what happened in the following years was more than he dreamed of. Usher, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus and Will I Am are a few of the artists he's been on set with..But what happens when an industry shifts and it's all you know? That's JD's story - a story of shifting his focus from the music video business to running a content agency working with businesses and the best 2 studios in Orange County, CA. There's so much to learn from JD's story!In this episode we chat about:JD's journey to LAHow JD got into shooting A-List music artist music videosWhy JD made the pivot from the entertainment industry to now shooting brands and businessesHow JD used to price his work vs how he prices it nowThe offers JD is currently selling to grow his content agencyHow JD started his first studio & how you can open a studio tooHow JD did $30,000 in the last 2 months of 2025Why JD has invested in business education and what he plans on for 2026Follow JD - https://www.instagram.com/byjamesdavisSee JD's Work - https://www.instagram.com/jd2pictures/ - https://jd2pictures.com/Want the same business education support JD got from us? We start Round 15 on March 15th and only take 35 business.Over the last 6 years, 416 Creativ Rise graduates have generated more than $112 million doing work they actually enjoy because of their 6 figure business foundation.Round 15 starts March 15th and applications go live to the waitlist on Feb 25th!Inside this 6 week mastermind, you will not just learn concepts. We will help you will implement:How to build clear, valuable, properly priced offersHow to attract clients who already see you as the solutionHow to build a strong, high value network that leads to real opportunitiesHow to create a repeatable inbound and outbound lead systemHow to market your business sustainablyHow to sell confidently without feeling pushy or awkwardHow to grow to six figures and beyond in a sustainable, healthy wayIf you are a photographer, filmmaker, content creator, or social media manager in the wedding or brand space, this is for you. Join the waitlist today!Learn more and watch real client stories atwww.creativrise.comGet the Pitching Masterclass - Use Code: 2026 for $50 Off www.creativrise.com/pitchingmasterclassFree Tools & Trainings:→ Pricing Calculator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/pricingcalculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Productivity Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/productivity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Money Management Training: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/moneytraining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/inquiryform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen & Subscribe:→ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apple.co/creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/show/creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Along:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joeyspeers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christyjspeers⁠

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This Full Moon in Leo rises at a moment when the world feels unbearably heavy. As grief, rage, and heartbreak ripple through the collective—especially in our communities, our healthcare workers, and our streets—this lunation asks a powerful question: How do we keep our hearts open without breaking?With the Sun in Aquarius opposing the Moon in Leo, we're navigating the tension between the individual heart and the collective body. Leo reminds us that compassion is not weakness—it is courage. Aquarius demands truth, accountability, and change. Together, they illuminate where we've been asked to stay quiet, detached, or numb… and where it's time to speak from the heart.In this episode, we explore:The astrology of the Full Moon in Leo and why emotions are cresting nowThe collective grief and moral exhaustion many are feeling in today's worldHow Leo energy calls us back to heart-led leadership, sovereignty, and sacred rageA Heart Chakra Collective Protection Ritual to help you stay compassionate without collapsingThis is not about spiritual bypassing or “good vibes only.”This is about protecting the heart in an inhumane time, honoring grief, and reclaiming our emotional power.Let this Full Moon be a moment of release, truth, and reclamation.Your heart matters. Your voice matters. And your light is needed—now more than ever.#astrologer #fullmoon Fullmooninleo #moonenergy #heartchakra

Before Black people had rights, we had the church. In this episode of Let Us Not Forget, we take a deep, honest look at the historic and present-day role of the Black church in the survival, strength, and stability of the Black community. From slavery to segregation, from the Civil Rights Movement to today's cultural crossroads, the Black church has been far more than a place of worship. It has been our refuge in times of terror, our classroom when education was denied, our bank when access was restricted, our organizing hub when justice was delayed, and our spiritual anchor when hope was under attack.But what has changed?Why does the Black church no longer hold the same central place it once did — and what has that shift cost our families, our children, and our communities?In this episode, we explore:The biggest difference between the Black community then and nowThe three major forces that contributed to the erosion of communal lifeWhy faith, family, and community were once inseparableAnd why restoring the Black church's role is essential to rebuilding the Black family and reclaiming our futureThis is not about nostalgia.This is about truth, healing, and direction.Because if we want to restore what has been broken, we must remember what once held us together.

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"It really isn't about food. It is about control...I wish I would have understood that a little bit earlier."With thinness back “in” and diet culture louder than ever, I sat down with Ginger Zee, ABC News chief meteorologist and climate correspondent, for an honest conversation about food, body image, mental health, and the healing that reshaped her life and career. Ginger has spent decades in the public eye and a male-dominated industry. She opens up about her journey from childhood struggles with anorexia to thriving as a leader, parent, and public figure. This episode is about resilience, hope, and what becomes possible when food and body thoughts stop running the show.What You'll Learn:How diet culture is louder than ever and what it means for us nowThe impact of family, society, and trauma on our relationship with food and bodyWhy healing your relationship with food gives you more room to live meaningfullyThe lessons Ginger learned about control, body image, and resilience through different stages of her lifeHow sharing personal stories breaks shame and reminds us that we are not aloneHow taking up space and being vulnerable as women is a powerful act of rebellion against diet cultureConnect with Ginger:X: @ginger_ZeeInstagram: @Ginger_ZeeFacebook Fan PageWebsiteGood Morning AmericaStruggling to know when to eat or when to stop isn't a failure… it could be a byproduct of following diet rules instead of your body's cues. The free Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide helps you ditch the noise and tune back into the cues your body is sending to build trust with your body and food. Get it at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale.Come back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don't have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we're covered in your state and learn how to get started.

Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!Hey my friend…If you've been carrying the emotional weight of building something that doesn't exist yet…this episode is for you.Entrepreneurship isn't just strategy. It's not just content, offers, systems, or sales.It's emotional.It's heavy.It's exhausting in ways NOBODY talks about.Because you're literally creating something out of nothing. And that kind of work costs you mentally, emotionally, spiritually…even when you know God called you to build it.That's why in this episode, I'm talking about the emotional turmoil of entrepreneurship and why it feels so overwhelming at times. I'm specifically sharing:Why this journey can feel anxiety-inducing and lonely (even when you're doing “everything right”)The real reason you feel so exhausted right nowThe spiritual root of the emotional battle you're fightingHow to move through the storm without freezing, quitting, or losing your faithWhat to do when you're tired of being strong and just want reliefAnd most importantly…I'm reminding you that God is fighting with you and FOR you! If you're in a season where you're wondering, “What's wrong with me?” or “Why is this so hard?”…I need you to listen to this...This is your reminder to keep going, one day at a time, one breath at a time, one step at a time.And if today all you can do is get through today…that's enough.

In today's episode, Elyse is doing something a little different. This is Day 1 of THE EMPIRE, a powerful 3-day live experience Elyse hosted alongside Jessica Papineau and Michelle Chalfant — now repurposed into a special behind-the-scenes podcast series to support you in building your empire in 2026 and beyond.In this episode, Elyse walks you through:What an “empire” actually means — and why it's not one-size-fits-allHow to define success, wealth, and expansion on your termsWhy identity, self-worth, and wealth energetics determine your resultsHow to stop waiting for permission and step into leadership nowThe energetic foundation required to quantum leap financially and personallyThis episode is an invitation — not to hustle harder — but to expand, release what no longer serves you, and step into the fullest expression of who you're here to be. Over the next three weeks on the podcast, you'll hear the full EMPIRE journey:Vision & wealth activationReleasing limiting beliefs at the nervous-system levelEmbodiment of your next-level identityIf you've been feeling called to something bigger — more freedom, more abundance, more impact — this conversation found you for a reason.

In times of uncertainty, many of us feel disoriented — unsure of our roles, our medicine, or even what to call ourselves anymore. In this heartfelt, unscripted conversation, HeatherAsh sits down with longtime friend and teacher, Sarah Marshank, to explore what it means to live, lead, and practice in truly liminal times.Together, they reflect on devotion and boredom, grief and meditation, and the courage it takes to stay present in the unknown. Rather than trying to fix what's broken, they invite us into a deeper relationship with prayer, presence, and the timeless web of life that connects us all.This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that real transformation doesn't come from control or certainty — it comes from listening, slowing down, and remembering who we are beneath our strategies. If you're feeling exhausted or unsure, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate place to rest and re-orient.Episode Highlights:Why so many helping professionals are in an identity crisis right nowThe difference between fixing and listeningLiminal times as an invitation, not a problem to solveHow boredom, grief, and stillness restore inner energyDevotion as conversation, not obligationWhy practice is a long-haul path, not a quick fixLetting go of specialness and discovering true uniquenessLearning to walk in the dark together without needing answersResources & Links:Learn more about Sarah:https://selfistry.com/meet-sarah/Michael Meade's Podcast Episode: Bringing Back the LightJoanna Macy— Referenced for her teachings onThe Great Turning/ the “fourth turning,” which frame collapse and emergence as simultaneous processes within both individuals and collective systems.Meet SarahSarah Marshank is a spiritual cartographer for the modern human — a mystic with a map.Rooted in ancient wisdom and sharpened by lived experience, she weaves the sacred and the practical into a system (Selfistry) that helps humans not just wake up — but show up. She's part monk, part mentor, part philosopher-poet, guiding high-achieving seekers to peel back the layers of identity, embrace the non-dual, and meet life with an integrated and embodied presence.Whether leading retreats internationally, sparking inquiry in her clients, tending to her local community, or officiating weddings with reverence and wisdom, Sarah walks her talk. She's not selling transformation — she's offering a path to wholeness that doesn't skip the mess.

Wen-Yu Weng, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Critical Minerals Lead, joins Lou to explain why critical minerals are currently taking centre stage in global political conversations. They explore:How we can create secure and resilient supply chains to close the gap on fast growing demandThe circular opportunities that  currently lie in shaping supply chains to capture value right nowThe enabling factors that have opened windows of opportunity for immediate actionIf you enjoyed this episode, then please share with your colleagues, or leave us a review or comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

Everyone's talking about Substack. LinkedIn is having its main character moment. Threads is... well, we're not really sure what Threads is doing anymore. And you're over here wondering if you're supposed to be on all of them.I get this question literally every week in my Breakthrough Intensives: "Should I start a Substack? Should I finally commit to TikTok? What about YouTube—is it too late?"And my answer? It depends. Not on what everyone else is doing. Not on what's "hot" right now. On what your business actually needs.This episode is how to stop chasing platforms and start making decisions based on your data.Inside the episode:Why long-form written content (blog or Substack) still matters in 2026When Substack makes sense for your business (and when it doesn't)How to audit what's actually working in your marketing right nowThe platform decision framework I use with consulting clientsLinks:Book a 90-Minute Brand Intensive: Buy hereLearn About 6-Month Brand Consulting: HereConnect with me on Instagram: @klc.thestudio

Be honest…Have you felt like selling online has started to feel heavier?Not because people don't want results.Not because they don't have problems to solve.But because trust online just isn't what it used to be.In today's episode, I'm talking honestly about what many business owners are thinking but not saying out loud.. we're in a trust recession. And instead of fighting it, I want to show you how I've built a business that actually thrives because of it.This is a no-fluff, grown-up conversation about what selling really looks like now and why pushing harder is no longer the answer.Why selling online feels harder even though demand hasn't disappearedWhat the “trust recession” really means for coaches and course creatorsWhy sceptical buyers aren't a problem they're a sign the market is maturingThe shift from convincing people to demonstrating your expertiseWhy louder marketing often backfires in a low-trust worldHow people actually decide who they trust online (hint: it's not sales pages)Why free value alone doesn't build enough trust anymoreThe real role of tiny offers in helping people experience you without pressureHow low-ticket entry points remove resistance and build beliefWhat it means to build an ecosystem instead of relying on one big selling momentWhy selling daily becomes easier when trust is designed into your businessWhat serious, sustainable businesses are doing differently right nowThe hard truth about why some business models are starting to crackHow structure replaces stress when trust is built over timeSelling in today's online world isn't about trying harder.It's about building trust on purpose.The businesses that are thriving right now aren't the shoutiest… they're the clearest.They don't rely on pressure or persuasion.They let people experience how they think, teach, and solve problems.And when trust comes first, sales become a natural outcome not something you have to force.If this episode made you realise you've been trying to sell without the right foundations, I want to help you fix that properly.Inside Grow Sell Scale, we build:an audience growth systema trust-led sales ecosystemdaily sales without pressureand launches that work because everything else is already in place

What happens when artificial intelligence stops acting like a tool—and starts acting like a friend?In this episode of Scrolling 2 Death, I'm joined by Sam Hiner, founder of Young People's Alliance, a national youth-led organization organizing across 55 college campuses to take on Big Tech and protect the next generation.Sam began cold-calling lawmakers as a high school student during COVID—and today, he's helping lead state and federal policy fights against social media addiction and the rise of human-like AI companions that are quietly targeting children.We unpack:Why lawmakers still don't understand how algorithms—and AI companions—actually workHow companies like Character.ai, Replika, and others are intentionally designing bots to simulate love, pride, and emotional attachmentWhy kids are forming deep emotional bonds with AI—and what that means for mental health, community, and developmentThe disturbing reality of AI companions engaging sexually with minors while hiding behind legal disclaimersWhy states—not Congress—may be our best chance to protect kids right nowThe new Human-Like AI Framework and what parents can do today to push for real safeguardsThis conversation is a wake-up call: AI isn't just changing how kids learn—it's changing who they connect with, who they trust, and who they turn to when they're lonely.And unless we act, the future being built for our children may look a lot darker than we realize.Action Step for Listeners: Send this Model Bill to your State Lawmakers (Protecting Kids from Manipulative AI Chatbots)

Nowthe third admonition—and its motivation—is found in verse 28: “Let him whostole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what isgood, that he may have something to give to him who has need.” The commandis clear: stop stealing. But Paul doesn't stop there. He says instead, work.Labor with your hands. Why? So that you may have something to give. That is themotivation—not so that you can accumulate more for yourself. Sadly,that seems to be the primary motivation for many people in our culture today.We go to work not so that we can give—to our families, to others, to society,or to those God lays on our hearts—but simply so that we can pay our bills andhave more. Now, it is good and necessary to work to provide for your needs, butit is an even greater motivation to work so that you can give. Iwant you to notice something important in Scripture. When we are firstintroduced to God in the Bible, in Genesis chapter 1, we see that God is aworking God. Over and over again, the text says, “God made.” You do not makesomething without working, and God worked. Then in Genesis 2:1–3, the Biblementions the word work for the first time—at least three times. When God wasmaking, He was working. God is a working God, and when God created us humans Hecreated us in His image. That means He created us to work. Noticeafter creating man, God placed him in the garden in Genesis 2:15. Why? Not tolie around and simply enjoy life, but to tend it and keep it. God gave Adammeaningful, enjoyable work to do—before the curse ever came and that was totake care of God's creation. After Adam sinned, God said that work would nowinvolve sweat, because of the curse of thorns, and thistles (Genesis 3:17-19).Even so, we are still created to work. That is part of being Godlike. But wework not so that we can have more, but so that we can fulfill God's purpose. Oneof the great problems in our culture today is that we have raised generationsof people who believe they are entitled to receive without working. How sadthat is. There is nothing free, my friend—someone always pays the price. Whenwe work, we are fulfilling one of the very purposes for which God created us.God worked. God rested. And He designed us to work six days and rest one—not torest six days and try to work one. God has no place for laziness in theScriptures. Read Proverbs 6: “Go to the ant, you sluggard.” Those are strongwords. God does not use lazy people. InScripture we notice that when God wanted to do a great work, He called peoplewho were already working. He called Moses while he was tending sheep. He calledDavid while he was tending sheep. He called Gideon while he was threshingwheat. He called four disciples who were mending nets and casting them into thesea. God found people who were working and invited them to join Him in Hisgreat work. Why?Not so they could have more—but so they could give. The greatest gift God evergave was His only Son, Jesus Christ. The greatest work God ever accomplishedwas the work of redemption on the cross. And today, the great work of thebeliever is to give—to give the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost world. Thatwork brings great glory to God and great satisfaction to those who labor toplease Him. So Paul says it plainly: “Let him who stole steal no longer, butrather let him labor with his hands…that he may have something to give to himwho has need.” Myfriend, we live in a needy world—one that needs Jesus Christ more than anythingelse. Jesus said in John 9:4, “I must work the works of Him who sent Me whileit is day; the night is coming when no one can work.” We should be doing thesame because that night of judgment is just around the corner! Godbless you, and may you have a wonderful, wonderful day.

In EdTech, things can start moving quickly. A new idea gets attention. A stakeholder asks for leads. A competitor launches something similar. Before long, teams feel pressure to act fast and show progress.The problem is that moving fast does not always mean moving in the right direction. When teams skip validation, meaning they have not yet confirmed that real educators or leaders truly need what they are building, speed can create more problems than momentum. Budgets get stretched, marketing efforts chase the wrong signals, and educators are asked to spend time on tools that do not actually solve a meaningful problem.In this episode, Kate Busby joins our CEO, Elana Leoni, to talk about what validation really looks like in EdTech. We break down how to tell the difference between early interest and real demand, why this work is often messy, and how marketers can use AI to test ideas, messaging, and prototypes faster without losing sight of the people they are trying to serve.What You'll LearnA simple four-stage way to think about validation, from idea to scalingWhy “friends, family, and fools” feedback is a signal, but not proofHow to spot when you are still in hustle mode, even if you call it tractionWhere pivots are most realistic, and when they get expensiveHow to use competitor reviews, sales transcripts, and lightweight surveys to speed up market researchA practical method for pairing real-world insights with synthetic personas to test positioningWhy prototyping is one of the most useful AI applications for marketers right nowThe discovery question more founders should ask, and how it can shape your SEO, copy, and campaignsFor quick wins from the lightning round and details on resources mentioned, visit the episode show notes: https://www.leoniconsultinggroup.com/podcasts/is-your-edtech-product-is-ready-to-go-to-marketMentioned in this episode:EdTech Planner 2026Planning a full year of education marketing takes time, and you need a clear path that helps you stay relevant, consistent, and aligned with the moments that matter. Ready to make 2026 your most intentional (and effective!) year yet in education marketing? What The EdTech Marketer's 2026 Planner helps you do: Focus on what matters most to your brand and audience Plan campaigns around key education events Use proven strategies tailored to K–12 and higher ed Build a system that fuels visibility, engagement, and leads For six years, thousands of education and EdTech marketers have used this planner to guide their yearly campaigns and stay aligned with the school calendar. Download here: https://www.leoniconsultinggroup.com/edtech-marketers-planner

We work hard to build wealth, but are you taking the time to actually protect it? Yes, you have insurance and have established an LLC, but that doesn't mean you're covered.In today's episode, expert Gary Harker of Legally Mine shares three simple asset protection moves you can make right now to protect your money, lower your risk, and stop bleeding money in taxes. You'll get ideas for building wealth for your kids and simple ways to get proactive so you can keep more of what you earn!Topics discussed:The truth about lawsuits in dentistryThe biggest misconceptions about insurance and LLCsHow to separate your business and personal assetsThree simple asset protection moves you can do right nowThe importance of trusts and estate plansStrategies to reduce your tax burden and protect your wealthThe surprising reason you shouldn't hire a dental CPAHow to start the process and talk to your CPASET UP A CONSULTATION WITH GARY @ LEGALLY MINE CLICK HERE-------------------------------------------------------------------This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com  SET UP A CONSULTATION WITH GARY @ LEGALLY MINE CLICK HERE  Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERETake Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

In this episode, you will discover:Why resolutions tend to fall by the waysideHow goals work with your nervous systemThe spiritual perspective on growthThe energetic difference between goals and resolutionsHow goals create cooperationWhy it's important to have a kind inner voiceHow growth is meant to unfoldHow to set goals that support who you are nowThe importance of tuning into how you want to feelHow to move forward with compassion and clarityWays to work with yourself instead of against itNext Sunday's Topic: What Makes a Person ImportantThe Angel Room is a weekly podcast- A place for those who love angels and want to know more about them. Enjoy spiritual, healing, personal growth, enlightening and empowering topics. Named one of the top 10 Healing With Angels Podcasts in 2025 by PlayerFM.Named one of Top 10 Best Angel Podcasts by Feedspot. ListenNotes.com ranks it in the top 5% of most popular shows globally. Host, Ivory LaNoue is a respected angel communicator based in central Arizona. She is also the author of Let Your Angels Lead, Archangel Sachiel's Guide to Abundance and other spirituality books. Learn more on her website.You can learn more about Ivory and her services at IvoryAngelic.com.Email: ivoryangelic@outlook.comYouTube Channel: Ivory LaNoue

Today's conversation is with Mackenzie Haldane.This is Mackenzie's second appearance on the podcast after episode 251 in May 2024, and this conversation picks up well beyond tactics and surface-level wins.We talk honestly about what success actually feels like after making money young, how that reality differs from the imagined version, and whether early financial wins accelerate maturity or quietly delay it.Mackenzie shares what he's learned from building and scaling e-commerce businesses, working closely with others launching dropshipping stores, and spending years refining systems, ads, pricing, and sales psychology. Expect to learn:What success actually feels like now versus what Mackenzie imagined early onWhether making money young accelerates growth or delays emotional maturityThe biggest mistakes people are making in e-commerce right nowThe unseen sacrifices required to build a serious online businessTraits Mackenzie sees repeatedly in people who succeed with dropshippingHow to think about opportunity cost beyond just money - time, energy, and missed leverageThe highest-ROI daily actions most business owners overlookCore sales fundamentals that consistently drive results in e-commerceHow effective ads frame problems rather than productsWhy paid ads should be viewed as an investment, not a costWhat most people get wrong about investing in themselvesHow Mackenzie handles negativity now that he's more visible onlineWhy so many people still assume making money online is a scamThis episode is about separating illusion from reality, replacing luck with systems, and building businesses that actually compound both financially and personally.Today's episode is optimised by Puresport. You can save 10% using code CAMBRO10 – https://bit.ly/3RmVT0V Invest with Fink using CAMBRO - https://fink.money/academy/ Get my Sales Support - ⁠https://colcambro.kit.com/d0dceeb5ffShop Notox Skincare using COL15 - https://www.notoxskincare.co/ Connect with Mackenzie:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mackenziehaldaneConnect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro Email List: https://colcambro.kit.com/30bde23b0c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell 

Henderson vs Janelt, Thiago vs Wissa & Beating Spurs | Beyond the BreakdownThe Brentford Tactical and Statistical LowdownJacob The Gowler Gowler and Matt The Allard Allard dive deep into Brentford's recent performances and what they reveal about where the Bees really are right nowThe podcast kicks off with a Wolves and Bournemouth double-header, focusing on the re-shaped midfield. How did Brentford generate such a high level of xG, and is the rising xGA something to genuinely worry about or simply a by-product of how the games unfolded?There's a proper debate on whether the Bees actually look better without Jordan Henderson, backed up by a Janelt vs Henderson stats comparison. The numbers come out again as Thiago and Wissa go head-to-head in a detailed performance analysisLooking ahead, the lads preview Tottenham, including a tactical theory on how to beat Thomas Frank's evolving hybrid press, before rounding things off with previews of Everton and SunderlandStats, tactics and plenty to chew over — this one's for the nerds and the terrace philosophers.

Grab the End of Year Reflection Guide ✍️Before you rush into vision boards and new goals for 2026, there's one thing most high performers skip: properly closing the year you just lived. This episode guides you through a deeper end-of-year reflection that goes beyond gratitude lists, helping you extract the real lessons, release what quietly cost too much, and make peace with what you've outgrown. Grab your pen and let's dive in.We chat:How to audit your life and identify your true core focus areas right nowThe difference between growth years, maintenance years, and building years in businessEnd-of-year journaling prompts that go beyond surface-level reflectionA powerful Cost vs. Capacity audit to evaluate offers, opportunities, relationships, and strategiesThe hidden identities and roles that drained more energy than they gaveWhy burnout isn't always from doing too much, but from resting in the wrong placesThe seven types of productive rest your nervous system may actually be cravingHow to spiritually and emotionally close 2025 without bypassing it

Dave Mittman is back—and we're talking about what's next for the PA profession. After 50 years in advocacy and leadership (including serving as AAPA President), Dave breaks down why the “experiment worked,” why PA modernization is the real conversation (not “scope creep”), and what changes are already reshaping our day-to-day practice.We dig into full practice and practice-level decision-making, title change momentum, why self-governance matters (hello, PA boards), and how interstate compacts could transform telemedicine and multi-state work. We also get practical: how you introduce yourself, how your clinic markets you, why your referrals should come back to you, and why the white coat conversation isn't about vanity—it's about clarity and credibility.If you've ever felt like the profession is evolving faster than your workplace policies… this episode is your roadmap.Here's what you'll learn:Why PA “modernization” is bigger than one policy change—and why it's happening nowThe shift from legislation-driven rules to practice-level determination of scope and competenceWhy “scope creep” is a distraction (and what PAs are actually asking for)How title change impacts public understanding—and why waiting for laws may be unnecessaryWhat interstate compacts could unlock for telemedicine, specialty care, and accessThe professionalism pieces that matter: intros, signage, marketing, referrals, and perceptionWhy advocacy can't be “someone else's job” anymoreSPONSORS: CM&F INSURANCE www.cmfgroup.com/ThePAIsIn Keywords: PA modernization, physician associate, physician assistant profession future, full practice authority PAs, PA title change, PA board of medicine, PA self-governance, practice-level scope of practice, interstate compact for PAs, PA licensure compact, PA telemedicine multi-state, scope creep AMA, administrative burden PAs, PA advocacy, professional identity in healthcare, PA white coat patient perception, DMSC for PAs, PA doctorate, PA specialty competency, CAQ, PA leadership

"I think I had to give myself internal permission to say, ‘You don't have to change your body to do this thing. You can just do the thing. You can do the hike, you can do the climb, and you don't have to lose weight or gain a certain ability to be able to do it.'"We've been taught to believe that movement has to be about changing our bodies and pushing ourselves to the limit, but what happens when you strip away the blame and rebuild a relationship with exercise that actually honors your body?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Megan Banker to unpack her journey of unlearning diet culture, healing from well-intentioned but harmful messages, and the pivotal hike that shifted how she spoke to herself. We dive into the emotional layers that make movement feel hard, and why your body size isn't the problem.This conversation offers a compassionate lens and practical tools to help you reconnect with movement in a way that truly supports and respects you.✅ What You'll Learn:Why movement can feel so emotional and how to process those feelings without blaming your bodyPractical ways to approach exercise that support your strength and mobilityHow to reframe negative self-talk and start speaking to yourself with kindness and respectWhy it's possible (and powerful) to do hard, meaningful things in the body you have right nowThe impact of family and societal conditioning on our relationship with movement, and how to heal from itSteps to build a deeper trust in your ability to take care of yourself with movement and nutrition✨ Connect with Megan:InstagramTikTok

This podcast was created after launching a sold-out marketing event because the industry needs more truth, more honesty, and a whole lot less noise. So many creators, founders, and business owners are out here trying to grow something meaningful, but the guidance they get is surface-level, trendy, and often disconnected from real life. This show exists to change that.Every week, you get a raw, unfiltered look at what it actually takes to build a brand online without sacrificing your values, your mental peace, or the parts of you that make your work worth doing. We talk strategy, but we also talk self-belief. We talk about growth, but we also talk about integrity. Because building a brand that lasts requires both.In this episode, we go deep into:The fear and thrill of shooting your shot with big names and what happens inside your body when you stretch your capacityHow to recognize the difference between stress and the discomfort of leveling upWhy uncomfortability is one of the most accurate signs that you're on the right pathThe reality of building relationships with brands in 2026—what actually gets their attentionWhy micro-influencers and community-driven creators are dominating right nowThe long game mindset required to build a brand that turns heads, opens doors, and stays relevant for years, not monthsHow faith, confidence, and consistency shape your journey more than any algorithm ever willIf you're someone who's tired of spinning your wheels… if you're ready to show up boldly, take up space, and build something with purpose… if you want to market with confidence, clarity, and consistency, this podcast is for you.You deserve to grow without losing yourself. You deserve to create something that matters. And you deserve to chase your God-given purpose with your whole chest.Let's build something real. Let's do the damn thing.Connect with Shelby Clement:Website: https://shelbyclement.comFollow on Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbydclementLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelby-dimiceli-clement-a9497049TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsshelbyclementInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsshelbyclement/If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and leave a review, it means the world to me :)

The salon industry is splitting in two. And the gap will only get bigger in 2026. On one side, you have Salon Owners stuck in the weeds, exhausted, overthinking every move, hoping “next year” will be different.  On the other side, you have Salon CEOs who are quietly installing systems, building strong teams, and creating real freedom and profit. And it all comes down to just 3 core truths that almost every salon owner overlooks… until it's too late. Get clear on exactly what they are in this week's episode with Larissa and Joel. 3 reasons to listen Understand why the GAP between salons is about to widen (faster than anyone realises..)Discover the invisible habits shaping your 2026 results right nowThe one shift you need to make like aTop 1% Salon Owner Which side of the Salon Industry are you going to find yourself next year? Are you ready to feed your ambitions and rise to the challenge? Want to lock in the strategy, the systems, and the support you need - so you can have the freedom and profit of Salon CEOs? ✨Apply for Salon Mastery and build your million-dollar roadmap with us. We only accept 5 new Salon Owners at a time… So if you're generating over $10K in revenue and are ambitious & ready to reach the next level, click here to find out more and see if you're eligible.

Forget the hyperscalers replacing tens of thousands of jobs. For manufacturers with 20 or 50 employees, AI isn't about cutting headcount, it's about finding ways to get ahead when you can't necessarily afford to scale your team. As Dr Richard Barnhouse, President and CEO of Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) puts it: figure out the things you hate to do and apply AI to that. This episode was recorded live at WCTC's Applied AI Lab, featuring a roundtable with Dr Barnhouse, Amanda Payne from the Waukesha County Business Alliance, Guido Mazza from ITER IDEA, and Caleb Bryant, a student pivoting into AI after 20 years in lending. The panel explores how small manufacturers are practically applying AI today, from eliminating scheduling headaches to streamlining quoting and contracts.Guido shares how one plastic manufacturer eliminated internal conflict by letting an algorithm handle shift scheduling across dozens of constraints, while Amanda reveals that 50% of Waukesha County businesses are already adopting or strategizing around AI; and over 90% of them have 50 or fewer employees. Caleb delivers one of the episode's sharpest lines: AI doesn't steal jobs, it steals tasks.In this episode, find out:Why even free ice cream for life won't get buy-in, but removing a universal pain point willHow a plastic manufacturer used AI to manage dozens of scheduling constraints and avoid internal conflictThe three common reactions people have to AI and why two of them stem from the same root causeWhat Dr. Barnhouse warns about AI early-adopters when vetting consultants and programsWhy the real ROI on some AI projects isn't money saved, but conflict avoidedWhy manufacturers are mostly implementing AI on the office side (quoting, contracts, and legal documents) for nowThe intersection of robotics, humanoids, and quantum computing that's coming faster than most realizeEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“Start with the basics. Think about your company's most repetitive or boring tasks and see if there's an AI solution that could be applicable. Then, you have to differentiate and decide what the benefits are between automation or an AI agent for those tasks.” - Guido Mazza“The easiest way to get started is identify a single pain point that everyone in the company can't stand, something so far down that not even the boss understands how it contributes to the bottom line. If you can mitigate that pain point, your team will understand how AI can help them focus on more important tasks.” - Dr Richard Barnhouse“There are usually three reactions to AI. People either embrace it, underestimate it or are intimidated by it. What AI does is breed creativity. And once you understand it a little bit more, you start to see all the different things it can be used for both in industry and your personal life.” - Caleb BryantLinks & mentions:Waukesha County Technical College, one of the region's leaders in workforce development, offering 170+ programs and customized employer training, including Wisconsin's first comprehensive AI training and a world-class Applied AI Lab.Waukesha County Business Alliance, a long-standing, member-driven organization advancing economic growth and strengthening the business environment in Waukesha County through advocacy, development, engagement, and growth.