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Sarah is getting old all of a sudden, and she is not happy about it. She claims she has an old lady body now, and we talk about how humans age in two big bursts at 44 and 60. Sarah saw a man taking pics of young girls at the beach so we debate whether she should've confronted him. Frogs have been croaking (get it?) at alarming numbers due to storm drains, so someone created the cutest solution you ever heard of. We discuss the old classic the tortoise and the hare, and we admit that that story is a buncha b.s. Truth is, that hare is going to win 99% of the time. We talk about karma and the silly way humans think about it that is biased to their own goodness. Sarah explains why female friendships are keeping pop music afloat. We learn why humans heal so much slower than their chimpanzee relatives.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:For 20% off your order, head to https://www.harvesthosts.com and use code BRAINCANDYVisit https://shopbeam.com/BRAINCANDY and use code BRAINCANDY to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.For 50% off your order, head to https://www.dailylook.com and use code BRAINCANDYGet 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/BRAINCANDY and use code BRAINCANDYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brea and Mallory give tips on making a TBR list. Plus, they solve a book tech problem about an ex having access to your Libby account, and recommend sapphic romances with trans protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESAncient Nutritionwww.ancientnutrition.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinMallory's Kansas City EventBooks Mentioned - The Strange Case of Jane O by Karen Thompson WalkerThe Antidote by Karen RussellRoller Girl by Vanessa NorthFake It by Lilly Seabrook

Jenna Bush Hager sits down with bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, the powerhouse behind Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City. As ACOTAR celebrates its tenth anniversary, Sarah reflects on her early writing days, the manuscript she scrapped, and the debut that changed everything. She opens up about the impact of BookTok, balancing motherhood with deadlines, and why fantasy and romance offer more than just escapism — they offer hope.

We have a random mess of topics we are running through today... Did you expect anything different? What did our Prenuvo results tell us? Did Jeff hit his target during a friend outing? and what do you mean stand up airline seats might be in our future? Thank you to our partner AG1 - Subscribe today to try the Next Gen of AG1! You'll also get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/togethermess to get started with AG1's Next Gen and notice the benefits for yourself. We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Ian McNeny for YEA Media Group If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Jeff and Jordan as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

63 MinutesPG-13Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson is a researcher, writer, and former professor of history and political science, specializing in Russian history and political ideology.Pete and Dr. Johnson continue a project in which Pete reads Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together," and Dr' Johnson provides commentary.Dr Johnson's PatreonRusJournal.orgTHE ORTHODOX NATIONALISTDr. Johnson's Radio Albion PageDr. Johnson's Books on AmazonDr. Johnson's Pogroms ArticlePete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

In this kickoff live session for our new class on the Holy Spirit, I'm joined by Grace Ji-Sun Kim—author of the Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the Holy Spirit (and about 24 other spirit-focused books by her count!). We dive into some fascinating early questions about the nature of the spirit: Is it a person, principle, or energy? Grace reminds us that confusion is actually a good starting place, since certainty is where problems arise. We explore how her unique background—growing up Korean Presbyterian but exposed to Baptist, Pentecostal, and many other traditions—gave her a perspective that transcends denominational boundaries. Grace shares incredible stories about her unexpected adventure in Rome during the papal conclave (including jumping barriers to chase Pope Leo XIV!), reflecting on how the Spirit moves in ways that challenge patriarchal structures while still working within them. We discuss embodied spirituality, vibrations as divine creation, and how studying the Spirit has transformed Grace's own prayer life. Whether you're Presbyterian, Pentecostal, or somewhere in between, join us as we journey through this four-part exploration of the Holy Spirit leading up to Pentecost! And if you're in North Carolina, come see us live at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill at 7pm on June 8th! Get access to all 4 of Grace's lectures by joining our class, Rediscovering the Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, & the Holy Ghost⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can WATCH this conversation on YouTube Grace Ji-Sun Kim is a professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion and host of the Madang podcast. Previous Episodes with Grace Feminist Christology When God Became White Surviving God Godly QnA a Theology of Visibility  What is Intersectional Theology The Prophetic Life of the Spirit Embracing the Other and Reading the Bible Keeping Hope Alive Upcoming Online Class:⁠⁠⁠ Rediscovering the Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, & the Holy Ghost⁠⁠⁠ "⁠⁠⁠Rediscovering the Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, and the Holy Ghost⁠⁠⁠" is an open-online course exploring the dynamic, often overlooked third person of the Trinity. Based on Grace Ji-Sun Kim's groundbreaking work on the Holy Spirit (pneumatology), this class takes participants on a journey through biblical foundations, historical developments, diverse cultural perspectives, and practical applications of Spirit theology. Moving beyond traditional Western theological frameworks, we'll explore feminist interpretations, global perspectives, and innovative approaches to understanding the Spirit in today's world. Whether you've felt the Spirit was missing from your faith journey or are simply curious to deepen your understanding, this class creates space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and spiritual growth. ⁠⁠⁠As always, this class is donation-based, including 0. To get class info and sign up, head over here. ⁠⁠⁠ _____________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 45 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:11-13 Isaiah sat at the table ready to eat breakfast. While his mom poured a bowl of cereal, he noticed something about her that felt as familiar as her ears; he noticed the silver chain around her neck with a small dice charm at the end. "Mom, why do you always wear that necklace?" Isaiah asked. Mom slid the bowl of cereal and a spoon across the table. "Good question," she said as she poured her own bowl of cereal. "Do you remember my grandpa, your Great-Grandpa Anderson?" "Kind of," Isaiah said. "Didn't he die when I was really little?" "Yes," Mom said. "When you were three. I wear this to remember him." "Doesn't it just make you sad?" Isaiah asked as he picked up his spoon. "I do feel sad," Mom answered. "And that's okay. I miss him so much. When I see this dice charm, I remember the way he loved me no matter what. I remember how he took broken things and restored them, like that classic car that's still in your great-grandma's garage. When he bought the car, it was basically a pile of rust. But when he finished his work, the car gleamed and looked new, and he hung fuzzy dice from the rearview mirror. These are things I want to remember, things that remind me not only of my grandpa, but also of Jesus and how He loves us and restores us." "I'm going to think of that story now when I look at your necklace too," Isaiah said. As he munched another spoonful of cereal, Mom said, "A lot of the Bible is about remembering--remembering who God is and what He has done, remembering His love and promises. While we're sad about sin and pain, diseases and death, reading the Bible helps us remember the past and have hope for the future." "I feel sad when I think about Joel's little brother having leukemia," Isaiah said. "Is there a Bible story that can give me and Joel some hope?" "Jesus healed many people when He was on earth, and those healings point to His promise to end pain, sickness, and death forever when He comes again." Mom reached for her Bible. "I'll look up some stories and verses we can read together when you get home from school."–Rachel LubowHow About You?What is your favorite Bible story? How does it show you who God is? How does it give you hope? We all feel sad, confused, afraid, and lonely sometimes. One of the ways God gives us hope is by reminding us that He keeps every promise He makes, which is one of the things we learn about Him in many stories written in the Bible. Read it to remember what God has done and that He is faithful. Today's Key Verse:Remember the wondrous works He has done, His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced. (CSB) (1 Chronicles 16:12)Today's Key Thought:Remembering God's work gives us hope

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This genocide has changed me forever. It has changed a lot of people forever. We will never be the same. The world will never be the same. No matter what happens or how this nightmare ends, things are never again going back to the way they were. Reading by Tim Foley.

What is quantitative modeling and what does it have to do with real estate investing? More than most people realize. In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich is joined by finance professor and former Federal Reserve fellow David Leather to break down the world of quantitative modeling - what it is, how it evolved, and why real estate investors should be paying closer attention to it in 2025 and beyond. From office-to-residential conversions to interest rate predictions, this conversation offers a smarter way to think about risk, returns, and real estate strategy. Guest: David Leather, Assistant Professor of Finance & Real Estate, Chapman University Key Takeaways: What quant modeling really means Learn how quantitative finance evolved and how it applies to modeling asset prices, portfolios, and even real estate cap rates in a changing economy. How real estate is catching up Why improved data availability is making it possible (and necessary) to apply quant techniques in real estate decision-making. The future of office buildings What signals could indicate a return-to-office trend, and the economic and architectural hurdles behind converting office assets to multifamily housing. Affordable housing strategies How spatially targeted LIHTC policy could be optimized—and why more conversions aren't happening without government support. Refinancing in a tough lending environment Practical advice for investors with development loans maturing in the next few years—and the risks of waiting too long to refinance. Reading the Fed and the rates What investors should track to anticipate shifts in interest rate policy and private debt market conditions. A practical alternative to homeownership Why REITs may be a smarter investment than owning a home in high-cost markets like Southern California. This episode is for any investor who wants to think more rigorously—and more strategically—about what drives real estate performance today. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Quant Modeling 00:18 Meet David Leather: Finance and Real Estate Expert 01:29 Understanding Quantitative Modeling in Real Estate 05:18 The Office Sector and Real Estate Conversions 09:03 Affordable Housing and Policy Recommendations 19:15 Lightning Round and Final Thoughts Are you REady2Scale Your Multifamily Investments? Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com. Credits Producer: Blue Lake Capital Strategist: Syed Mahmood Editor: Emma Walker Opening music: Pomplamoose *

Reading by Deborah Volosin ---   2 Samuel 22-23; Psalm 57   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2022-23%3B%20Psalm%2057&version=ESV&interface=print

The Codex Prime duo catches up on some nerd stuff in this week's episode! Carl highlights two books, When Adulting Feels Insulting by Peter Guse, and The City of Hip-Hop: NYC, The Bronx and a Peace Meeting by Rob Swift and Rasul A. Mowatt, and his latest CGC and comic book pickups including Dynamite's 2025 revival of Captain Planet... Victor mentions several comic series he's catching up with including DC's Absolute line featuring Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash, books including Evan Winter's The Rage of Dragons and Stephen King's first installment of The Dark Tower series The Gunslinger, and more about the excellent RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Reading is fundamental, so let's GET IT! Recorded May 20, 2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catch Codex Prime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms. Email: CodexPrimePodcast@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/codexprime Instagram: instagram.com/codexprimepodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDMNJNgnM6y3WB3fA1a1HA SoundCloud: @codex-prime Victor Omoayo - Do the Film Thing Podcast: https://dothefilmthing.podbean.com/ - Do the Film Thing Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dothefilmthing - Do The Film Thing on Bluesky: @dothefilmthing.bsky.social - Email: dothefilmthing@gmail.com Carl Byrd - Instagram, TikTok and Mixcloud @mrbyrd1027

Send us a textThis discussion emphasizes the need for curiosity and creativity in spiritual exploration, as well as the equality between humans and spiritual guides.Today I reconnect with Todd Bryson after our first interview last year. We dive into how quickly things have been changing lately—and why time is acting funny for some of us.Todd accesses the Akashic Records and shares insights on why this podcast exists and what it's secretly doing for our audience.He offers a wealth of supportive information for you, dear listeners—from how to work with your spiritual team to get what you desire (you're their equal, not their follower!) to how to open and close each day with a request to the Akasha. P.S.  Don't sleep on the Atlantean Spiritual Tech. Reading with Todd Bryson #AkashicRecords #SpiritualGrowth #Atlanteanspiritualtech#atlantis #TimeFeelsWeird #ToddBryson #SpiritualAwakening #CollectiveConsciousness #Emotions #Embodiment #AtlanteanTechnology #TimePerception #HigherFrequencies #SpiritualJourney #SpiritualGrowth #HeartChakra #SpiritualConnections #EnergyHealing #MultidimensionalPerception #PersonalEmpowerment #Meditation #SpiritualGuidanceSupport the showfollow us on Instagram , Youtube, and Tiktok @gettingpsychic

In this conversation, Christopher Scalia discusses his book '13 Novels Conservatives Will Love But Probably Haven't Read' and the importance of expanding the conservative literary canon. He emphasizes the value of fiction in understanding human nature and the wisdom it offers, especially in a distracted world. Scalia expresses concerns about a post-literate culture and shares insights on encouraging reading in children. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. BUY CHRIS' NEW BOOK HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are no book spoilers in this episode!Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Entangled Publishing) was an undeniable hit in the world of romantasy fiction. But in a saturated market, how did Fourth Wing rise to such fame?To get to the bottom of this book's popularity, resident publishing expert, Hannah explains how Entangled's market-driven approach to publishing and reader engagement set Yarros up for a certain kind of success. They then dig into the complexities of authorship and copyright in a rapidly evolving literary landscape — particularly in genres like romance and fantasy (i.e. genres that consistently play with and rely on tropes). To add some much-needed theory to the mix, Hannah draws on Foucault to consider "authorship" and the "the author function."At the end of the episode, Hannah offers a thesis about authorship, originality and modern publishing that is not to be missed!If you liked this conversation, be sure to check out these related episodes:Bridgerton x Reading the RomanceTwilight x Girl CultureThe Night Circus x Reading EcosystemsTo learn more about Material Girls, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca. We'll be back in two weeks with a Material Concerns episode, but until then, go check out all the other content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease! Patreon is how we produce the show and pay our team! Thanks again to all of you who have already made the leap to join us there!***Material Girls is a show that aims to make sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand.*Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both. Materialist critique is really interested in the question of why a particular cultural work or practice emerged at a particular moment. Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Literary Life podcast, Angelina and Thomas continue their series on Flannery O'Connor with a discussion of her short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” After sharing their commonplace quotes, Angelina explains why she chose this particular story to go over on the podcast. She and Thomas then go over the characters in the family and the dynamics at play. Some of the ideas they talk about in this story are the appearance of respectability, the sentimental view of the “Old South,” the medieval and Sophoclean elements in the story, superficial Christianity versus nihilism, and so much more. They wrap up this episode with more thoughts on O'Connor's use of violence as a means of grace and how her stories can open people's eyes to their own depravity. If you are interested in learning more about Flannery O'Connor, you can purchase Angelina's previously recorded class, The Redemptive Vision of Flannery O'Connor. Now is the time to sign up for the upcoming summer classes and webinars at The House of Humane Letters. Some of the classes highlighted in this episode are Angelina's next installment in her series of classes on Harry Potter and Thomas' class on five famous figures of the Victorian era. To view the full show notes for this episode, including book links, quotes and this week's poem, please visit https://theliterary.life/277.

The fellas talk tariffs - quite unexpectedly. Also in this episode: Diddy, Trump, George Soros, and other demonetizable topics. Strap in! Enjoy!

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Send us a textIn Episode 202 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are reading books that their patrons have rated 5 stars! We had so much fun diving into what makes a 5 star read for our Book Talkers, and share some incredible titles.If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyFallen Angels Podcast (T)Dafont.com (H)Fast_Serif font/Fast_Sans fontHow to Download Fonts - @WorldswithinpagesFavorite fonts: IM FELL English, Apple Garamond Light, Tarif ArabicLatest ReadRoad to Tender Hearts | Annie Hartnett (T)One Golden Summer | Carley Fortune (H)Book TalkThe Lion Women of TehranMargos Got Money TroublesThe Wedding PeopleBreathing Lessons | Anne Tyler (H)Bat Eaters and Other Names for Cora Zeng | Kylie Lee Baker (T)Long Way Down | Jason Reynolds (H)Know My Name | Chanel Miller (T)Things You Save in a Fire | Katherine Center (H)Shelf AdditionDark Maestro | Brendon Slocomb (T)Cursed Daughters | Oyinkan Braithwaite (H)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

It's time to visit a favorite topic from the archives! Sonia C. has noticed a lot of her clients struggle with their body's natural energy. As empaths and naturally sensitive people, we have to really be connected to our physical body or else our own spirit shuts down and we won't be able to hear the important messages coming through.   This week's theme is: Keep grounded by listening to your body.   Highlights: Sonia T. knows if she doesn't move her body, her spirit gets squeezed out. [1:20] How does Sabrina stay grounded with her body? [3:00] Sonia C. knows when she takes care of herself, she can better filter other people's opinions out. [4:15] Sonia C. has learned that she can't work every day, she has to go outside, and she needs to be connected to the earth. [10:00] What self-care activities help the ladies keep grounded? [16:45] How do you stay grounded when you have such a fast-paced and busy day? [23:00] If you're more reactive to stressful energy, try a walk-and-talk meeting. [27:45] When you're grounded, you start minding your own business! [37:40] Tool of the Week: Reorient your day around the practices that connect with your body. [39:10] Question of the week: How does one determine if they are a farbissina? And if I am one, how do I change? [42:20] Sonia T. knows that if she doesn't move or have a physical connection with her body, not only does her spirit suffer but it has a direct effect on her ability to connect with her higher powers. As sensitive people, we get saturated with other people's energy and if you do not take time to ground yourself, then that's the start of the cookie crumbling.  Taking care of yourself physically is the most important thing you can do to live an intuitive life. Empaths need grounding! Sabrina has seen the negative impacts of an ungrounded intuitive. In fact, they actually end up overdoing things that come out through bad habits, like shopping, overconsumption of food, and more. However, if you take care of your inner needs, a lot of these external self-soothing strategies will subside. Tool of the Week: Reorient your day around the practices that connect with your body.   Question of the Week: How does one determine if they are a farbissina? And if I am one, how do I change?   Continue on Your Journey:   Get Sonia Choquette's New Book Read Life ACCURATELY: Recognize and Respond to What's Really Happening More Sonia Choquette Join Sonia Choquette's Vibe Tribe Follow Sonia Choquette on Instagram Order Sonia Choquette's Trust Your Vibes Guided Journal True Balance book by Sonia C.   More Sonia Tully Book a Reading with Sonia Tully Follow Sonia Tully on Instagram Book a Discovery Call with Sonia Tully Free Spiritual Toolkit and Meditation   Connect with Sabrina Tully  Buy Sonia and Sabrina's Book You Are Amazing   Share with us your questions and vibe stories at itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com and vibecheck@soniatully.com

This week's episode is a topic! The Betches talk about all the types of ways to read... audiobook, e-book, paperback, and what those implications are for reading in each format! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content! @books_n_betchesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They have opted for their slow-motion strangulation approach because that's what's necessary to maintain essential western support and avoid war crimes tribunals. Reading by Tim Foley.

You don't need to understand every little detail about Israel and Palestine to oppose the genocide in Gaza. You can safely go with your gut on this one. You can and should research this issue, of course, but everything you learn will only make Israel look worse. Reading by Tim Foley.

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Summary: Muahaha! Cower in fear, dear listeners, as Holly and Devin discuss villains… who need a paycheck too. Whether you've worked in Corporate America or just like to imagine hell as an office building, these books will be a home run.  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:26): Holly discussed Sign Here by Claudia Lux, a satirical exploration of morality and corporate offices following Peyote Trip, a caseworker in the Deals Department of the fifth floor of Hell. Responsible for securing soups by making deals with humans desperate enough to sign away their afterlives, Peyote is on the cusp of a promotion. If he can sign up one more member of the Harrison family he'll get a “Complete Set” - five souls from the same lineage. Holly's key takeaways were: Hell's depiction as a monotonous office environment serves as a critique of bureaucratic inefficiencies and the dehumanizing aspects of corporate life.​ Peyote's journey reflects a deeper quest for self-understanding and the possibility of redemption, even within the confines of Hell. The novel explores the gray areas of morality, questioning the binary notions of good and evil through its characters' choices and motivations.​ The Harrison family's dynamics highlight the impact of generational secrets and the lengths individuals go to protect or escape their lineage.​  For Holly, the premise of the story was stronger than the execution. While it was entertaining throughout, the two storylines of Peyote in Helly and the Harrison Family on Earth don't come together as strongly and clearly as they could have.  The Heart (13:20): Devin discussed Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, a BookTok-sourced Romantasy following Evie Sage, a young woman lying in the magical kingdom of Rennedawn who is in desperate need of a job. After an unfortunate firing and a spell of bad luck, she stumbles into a chance encounter with The Villain and ends up hired as his personal assistant. While yes, there are body parts swinging from the ceiling, his castle runs much like any business and Evie can handle the paperwork. Devin's key takeaways were: This novel highlights a recent publishing trend of storylines and authors becoming popular on social media sites like TikTok before they are published, then being signed by publishing companies to ride the wave of their popularity. Pros include increased diversity and a resurgence of popularity of reading in the zeitgeist, but Holly and Devin review cons like rushed editing and expected tropes as well.  Maehrer explores the idea that even villains deserve loyalty, empathy, and maybe even a decent lunch break. It's a workplace comedy... if the workplace had torture chambers. The absurdity of running an evil empire like an office is what makes the “villainous job” theme shine. Capitalism meets chaos magic. While not spicy at all, there are romantic elements to the story. The push-pull between danger and attraction for Evie and The Villain is delicious, especially when the boss could literally smite someone - but instead just broods silently when Evie talks to another guy. Hot On the Shelf (35:54): Holly: My Friends by Fredrik Backman Devin: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming What's Making Our Hearts Race (41:47): Holly: The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO Max Devin: Volunteering in her local community   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Reading by Kara Cripps ---   Psalms 5, 38, 41-42   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms%205%2C%2038%2C%2041-42&version=ESV&interface=print

Get ready for a double dose of inspiration in this must-listen episode of Reading with Your Kids! Host Jed Doherty brings three incredible authors on the show to share powerful stories that will touch your heart and transform your family reading time. First up, meet Carlos Aponte and his stunning picture book "Precious" - a love letter to Puerto Rico that goes way beyond a simple children's story. Set against the backdrop of a hurricane, this bilingual book explores the magic of community, family resilience, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us. Aponte weaves a beautiful narrative inspired by his own childhood, showcasing how children's literature can celebrate culture and teach profound life lessons. Then, prepare to be moved by Dr. Joel Warsh and Andrew Gardner's "Love Dad" - a groundbreaking book that redefines fatherhood in the most heartwarming way possible. These authors have created a collection of inspiring messages from fathers of all backgrounds, proving that love knows no boundaries. Their mission? To show kids everywhere that their dads are their biggest supporters, cheerleaders, and heroes. Both books share a common thread: the transformative power of reading together. Whether you're exploring the vibrant streets of Puerto Rico or diving into messages of paternal love, these stories offer more than entertainment - they provide connection, understanding, and hope. Parents, this episode is your ultimate guide to meaningful storytelling. You'll discover how books can:     Build stronger family bonds     Celebrate diverse cultures     Teach important life lessons     Create magical moments of connection Mark your calendars! "Precious" drops May 29th, and "Love Dad" is available now. Get ready to cuddle up, read together, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss this extraordinary episode that proves children's books are anything but ordinary!  

The journalist Maureen Dowd has many notches in her belt, from feats like winning a Pulitzer Prize and writing pivotal profiles on some of the world’s most powerful people. She shone light on Elon Musk before DOGE and Uma Thurman’s emotional struggle with Quentin Tarantino, all of which is captured in her latest book, Notorious. Even for her, though, the process of writing remains fickle. Both Maureen and I want our writing to place readers in conversation with the greats who came before us, and whether we succeed is always up for interpretation. We never stop trying, though — and only occasionally read the comments. We also commune over a shared value of education once Maureen tells me I was the reason she decided to pursue graduate school. Follow me on Instagram at @davidduchovny. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Paul, writing from Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years... [to] the Christian church at Corinth, which was then the largest town in Greece... It would have been full of a cosmopolitan crowd, and even in those days a byword for immorality." From the introduction. 

In this episode, Shelby shares the full story behind a charged and hostile email submission sent by a family member — and the spiritual insight it offered rather than the pain it tried to inflict. What began as an attack turned into a sacred mirror for karmic return, psychic projection, and a final closure in a long cycle of ancestral manipulation. If you've ever been blindsided by someone's emotional attack or accused of something that felt like a karmic twist, this episode will validate your experience and teach you how to read the energetic truth beneath the words.

Today, Eric dives into the importance of self-care and focusing on mental health, particularly during times of uncertainty.  Stay tuned as Eric shares practical ways to remain grounded and support your well-being, even when things feel unpredictable. A Late-Night Emergency in Sardinia While organizing a sales meeting for a medical device company in Sardinia, Eric experienced a powerful reminder of why health must come first. In the early morning, as his team was wrapping up video edits for a final presentation, he found a man lying unconscious with blood coming from his head. The man had fallen and hit the corner of a table. Acting Quickly—Even Against Protocol Eric contacted the head of the company, who happened to be a trained nurse practitioner. She warned that moving the man could be risky, but leaving him could be worse. When the hotel insisted on following procedure before calling a doctor, Eric bypassed protocol. He contacted his local partner, who helped him find an ambulance meant for another injured guest and had the man transferred to the hospital. The next evening, the man was back at the bar with a bandage on his head. He had just had too much to drink the night before. The Lesson: Take Ownership of Your Health That incident reinforced something Eric believes firmly: if you fail to take care of yourself, no one else will. In uncertain times, the only thing we can truly control is how we show up for ourselves. We may not be able to influence global events, but we can impact our health, mindset, and those around us. Making Health Your Priority Even though most people know what to do to stay healthy, when under stress, those habits tend to slip away. So, Eric encourages us to follow a morning routine that involves meditation, exercise, or writing. He reminds us that the challenge is not about knowledge. It is about making your health a consistent priority. Start with One Hour a Day In an unpredictable world, a daily routine can provide stability. Eric encourages everyone to block one hour each morning, even if it means waking up an hour earlier, and do whatever you can to support your well-being. That could be meditating, moving, reading, or writing. Eric reminds us that the best way to help others is by taking care of yourself first. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter  

Moses Williams is an 18-year-old Social/Self-Pres 5w6 who is also on the autism spectrum. Moses describes growing up feeling that adults were hiding the truth, that essential information was missing, and that everyone else somehow knew how to be human in a way he didn't. We talk about his often obsessive fascination with taboo topics—pornography, sexual deviance, violence—not to provoke, but to answer the horrifying question: “Am I stupid for not knowing this already?” He recounts a personal collapse that left him with three options: become a sanitized version of himself, disappear entirely, or dismantle and reform collective assumptions entirely. This conversation also explores intellectual separatism, the pressure to adapt to norms that feel senseless, and the slow, reluctant emergence of a heart that wants something real. This episode contains references to pornography, sexual deviance, and suicide. Listener discretion advised. LINKS Learn at The Enneagram School https://theenneagramschool.com/ Intro Course https://www.theenneagramschool.com/intro-enneagram-course Get Typed https://www.enneagrammer.com/ Sinsomnia Podcast (Dreams) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sinsomnia/id1684154994 House of Enneagram https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@houseofenneagram⁩ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 02:56 - Introduction to enneagram, being a loner, interested in psychology to understand people 06:20 - Animals animals animals and being intrigued by fear 09:37 - Family background, being introduced to the internet, questioning traditional beliefs 13:17 - Stigmas around sex and sexuality, parsing through frameworks of deviancy 15:52 - Reading provocative books, fascination through frustration and not being naive, needing obsessions 22:56 - ‘Worst moment of life', social incompetence 28:08 - Difficulty adapting, doing it ‘my way' and making it work, “the way I do teamwork is by not working with people” 31:54 - Trying to figure out place in the world, ‘becoming sanitized', stripping out people's assumptions 35:35 - Power dynamics, finding compatibility 42:09 - Conceptualizing an ideal world, determinism, looking for something real 45:47 - Social relationships allow ‘getting to the heart', loneliness and regret 50:23 - Being more competent at relationships, fear of feelings influencing self-image 58:51 - Realizing when type 5 isn't actually talking about themselves, speaking about people in an abstraction 1:05:40 - Differing energies with self and others, divine resonating frequencies, obsessions 1:09:04 - Coming out story, viewing family as a collection of people forced to live together, “this is who I am, deal with it” 1:17:22 - Transformation of current social dynamics, ‘shutting up', finding the people who ‘tolerate me' 1:23:22 - Differences between being on the autism spectrum and being a type 5 1:30:57 - Outro CREDITS Interview by Josh Lavine Edited by Kristen Oberly Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Coma-Media: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/ Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/ --- #enneagram #enneagramtype #enneagram5

Reading the newspaper, Fibber suddenly sees himself as an expert on world affairs. The Old Timer makes a visit, after not being on the show in a long time. He…

Susie went to a Micky Dolenz of the Monkees concert, and the next day a stranger stopped her at the grocery store to make a comment about something Susie did at the show. We learn why medical professionals and workers at senior facilities are being trained to stop using "elderspeak" with their patients. They say that the baby talk and cutesy language infantilizes older folks and causes greater resistance to care and more anti-psychotic prescriptions. We discuss the Carter family documentary and hear how the stardom of their sons Aaron and Nick contributed to strife, addiction, and death in the family. We talk about a man who intentionally injected himself with snake venom and willingly let snakes bite him hundreds of times with the hope of becoming immune to their poison, and somehow, someway, he actually did it. And he might end up being responsible for creating a universal anti-venom. We debate whether the Pulitzer prize-winning photo of the Vietnam War victim "Napalm Girl," who is running naked after being burned, should be allowed on social media or if it's pornographic.LIVE TRIVIA NIGHT: MAY 22nd 8PM - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/LiveListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comBCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:For 20% off your order, head to https://www.harvesthosts.com and use code BRAINCANDY.Use code BRAINCANDY at https://cozyearth.com for 40% off best-selling sheets, pajamas, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: poolside reading and friends who know your reading tastes Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: it's finally time to let you know the bookish friends' best books of 2024! The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  2:30 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 6:42 - Our Current Reads 6:47 - Tempest by Beverly Jenkins (Kaytee) 10:31 - Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Meredith) 19:41 - The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb (Kaytee) 19:56 - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 21:40 - Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb 24:19 - Campfires & Corpses by Nikki Weber (Meredith) 28:10 - Woodworking by Emily St. James (Kaytee) 28:45 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 31:59 - This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead (Meredith) 37:33 - Bookish Friends' Best Books of 2024 40:11 - The Women by Kristen Hannah (#4) 40:13 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (#4) 40:17 - Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being In Love by isthisselfcare (#4) 40:40 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (#3) 40:45 - Margot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (#1) 40:47 - All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (#1) 43:36 - James by Percival Everett 43:37 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy 43:38 - The Wedding People by Alison Espach  44:35 - In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn 44:57 - The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin 45:13 - All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby  45:30 - You Are Here by David Nicholls 45:31 - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali 45:47 - Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner 46:23 - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (#1 disliked) 46:26 - The Fury by Alex Michalides (#2 disliked) 46:30 - Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (#3 disliked) 46:33 - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (#3 disliked) 46:47 - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 46:48 - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 46:56 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 47:05 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 47:13 - The Husbands by Holly Gramazio 47:15 - All This and More by Peng Shepherd 47:30 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett 49:18 - What Happened to Nina by Dervla McTiernan 50:13 - Meet Us At The Fountain 50:17 - I wish to press This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan. (Kaytee) 50:19 - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan 52:38 - Shawnathemom on Instagram 54:31 - I wish book slumps weren't a thing. (Meredith)   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL is a new indie to the rotation - Dog Eared Books in Ames, Iowa. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Patrick addresses Catholic school vaccination policies, overcoming spiritual hardships, and shares how callers trust in God during uncertainty. Patrick offers clarity through early Church writings, guidance on handling spiritual oppression, and practical advice about choosing the right educational resources, highlighting Kolbe Academy. Dan - I went through the same experience coming back to the Church. Reading about the Apostolic Fathers helped me. Protestants never look at the history of the Church. (01:31) Kate - My son is going to a Catholic school, and he is fully vaccinated. I am questioning some of the vaccinations that they are asking for. Is there anything that I can do to go around these requirements? (05:32) Laura - Can we be spiritually oppressed or attacked? (14:12) Rocio - I wanted to encourage Kate. I stumbled on Kolbe Academy because of Relevant Radio. (27:56) Susanne – My friend called and said she will be going to Switzerland for assisted suicide. What can I do? (32:48) Francisco (email) – What’s the name of that book? Answer: “The Spiritual Combat” by Lorenzo Scupoli (41:05) Robert - Is the relationship in the Trinity akin to being the vine and branches? (42:14) Nicholas - How do you understand Revelations 21:8.? What is a 2nd death? (44:41)

213: Sharon Dunn, a former principal of a high-poverty school, shares the process that she and her staff used to drastically improve reading outcomes. This episode offers a blueprint for principals looking to lead meaningful reading improvement in their own schools.Click here for this episode's show notes.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

In today's episode of You Can Overcome Anything Podcast Show, CesarRespino.com brings to you a special guest.Shaté Hayes is the secret weapon behind countless career success stories. A former dancer turned career and business strategist, she transforms creatives' unique skills into fulfilling business paths — and through her company Career Steward, she helps small businesses win contracts and build genuine influence. With experience leading career programs for thousands, Shaté has cracked the code on transforming hidden entrepreneurs into opportunity magnets.Shaté Hayes' message to you is:You can. Whatever career or life you imagine for yourself, you can have it. Just own your story, trust yourself, and be patient through the process.To Connect with NAME OF GUEST go to:www.careersteward.cowww.linkedin.com/in/sedwards1908www.linkedin.com/company/careerstewardwww.instagram.com/iamshateTo Connect with CesarRespino go to:

Biden's malignant metastatic tumor must be given everything it needs to defend itself from unprovoked attacks by radical oncologists. Reading by Tim Foley.

Reading by Deborah Volosin ---   2 Samuel 19-21   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2019-21&version=ESV&interface=print

Send us a textVIDEO EPISODE HEREThe testimony of Christ in the Book of Mormon  is true. Dave has an interesting story as he was able to read the Book of Mormon ,unbiased, with no particular Christian upbringing or church affiliation.   Once attending a restoration church,  he saw differences in the church that didn't match the Book of Mormon.   Here is his story and how he held to the gospel contained there-in while letting go of men's teachings.  Enjoy! Restored Gospel - Scripture Search and Study Resources Contact us:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comMusic by Michael Barrett

Spike and Fritz are joined by James Seltzer who argues that listening to an audiobook is not considered reading a book.

"Paul, writing from Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years... [to] the Christian church at Corinth, which was then the largest town in Greece... It would have been full of a cosmopolitan crowd, and even in those days a byword for immorality." From the introduction. 

Lords: * Alexei * Evan Topics: * Silt clouds & underwater visibility as a game mechanic * The bass pro shop pyramid and the utility calculations of weird buildings * What happens when your Firefox root certificate expires? * The Ailing Mirror-Smith * https://medium.com/@EvanBalster/the-ailing-mirror-smith-9c4b5a76cd#9520 Microtopics: * Roguelike Celebration. * Virtual conferences. * How to be in a conversation with one person in a room and not the whole room. * Drinking a polymorph potion to put a different animal emoji next to your user name. * Roguelikes and Roguelikers. * Topic munching and topic grazing. * How to design non-violent roguelikes. * Spending your paw prints on the "become water" skill so when a human tries to pick you up, you just flow out of their hands. * Imitone. * Abruptly tooting a horn. * Reading an email and then pointing at it and yelling "sold!" * DSP for game developers. * Video essays about maritime disasters. * Penetration diving. * Huge warning signs in front of every underwater cave. * Silt Warnings. * Guideline Entanglement. * Moving in more directional axes than you normally do. * Fast things that live underwater. * Panicking and forgetting that the game is turn based. * Playing Nethack with a screen reader. * Multi stage dives to deliver oxygen further and further into a cave system. * Retrieving the bell from the Edmund Fitzgerald. * Inventing special hells to put yourself through because the existing hells aren't good enough. * Gabe Newell's lack of fear response. * Remembering the time you blacked out and thinking "the brain is really cool." * Borrowing some time from your cat attack to give to the car crash. * Scout the Floof. * Running out of adrenalin and being extremely calm. * Entering and exiting Tennessee in a state of intense unreality. * Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. * The acoustic properties of a gigantic metal pyramid. * Getting married inside the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid. * Hotel rooms attached up the back of the giant fish. * Why the Egyptians built pyramids rather than other cooler shapes. * A procedurally generated lady in Canada. * Importing the Burning Man from Burning Man. * Stopping at Saskatchewan for gas. * Home of the World's Biggest Dad. * Building Ram Pumps in Dwarf Fortress. * Great Pyramid Ram Pump. * Mummy Tea. * A terrible waste of tax dollars that brings joy to children all around the world. * Firefox telling you "oh shit, you need to update now, dog." * Configuring Windows Firewall to not allow Windows Updates. * Protecting your users from malware by opening the floodgates of Internet ads. * Encino Man. * Handing Firefox a Baby Ruth and it's like "this tastes like plastic." * Picking tiny hills to die on as a way to remain mentally stable. * Escalating lack of politeness from a UK security firm. * Nitric Acid Piano: sounds great but hurts like heck to play. * 3D printing new fingernails right onto your bare cuticles every morning. * Working on a long project in which you see more potency than clarity of purpose. * Valorizing craft for the sake of craft, disconnected from the use of it. * In the worst case scenario, how could your tool be used? * Avoiding doing evil by making morally neutral art. * Sitting on multiple generations of Cold War techno-optimism. * Keita Takahashi's manifesto about being a video game romantic. * Designing things that people can do and enjoy in the world we want to live in. * Striving to bring people some small amount of a positive emotion. * Making curry for your colleagues and going totally overboard on it. * I'm going to go do evil with this curry. * Learning the flavors of new herbs and spices. * Fenugreek leaf. * The worst time in history to get enthusiastic about cooking quiche. * Trying to figure out how to post.

In this episode of the Untrapped Podcast, host Keith Kalfas talks with Coach Carroll, a renowned sales coach and entrepreneur from Louisville, Kentucky. They delve into Carroll's multiple business ventures, including his new AI-driven project. Carroll shares insights on his journey in building multimillion-dollar businesses, his philosophy on time management, setting healthy boundaries, and the future of artificial intelligence in small businesses. They discuss the importance of adapting to new technologies, particularly AI, for business growth and efficiency. Carroll also introduces ‘Alli,' his AI platform designed to help small businesses streamline operations and never miss an opportunity. This episode is packed with valuable advice on entrepreneurship, AI integration, and personal growth.     "  It's your fear of raising prices and losing customers. That's the enemy. Not the leads, not more from your website, not more follow up funnels. It's getting over that mindset shift." – Coach Carroll Topics Covered: The Rise of AI in Business AI's Impact on Small Businesses Introducing Ally: The AI Platform Coach Carroll's Mission and Vision Leveraging AI for Business Growth Future of AI and Business  The Value of Reading and AI's Potential Custom AI for Sales Coaching AI's Empathy and Human-like Characteristics The Future of AI in Business Leveraging AI for Personal and Professional Growth AI in Content Creation and Book Writing AI's Impact on Small Businesses Key Takeaways AI is a Tool for Survival and Scale: You'll learn how AI isn't just hype—it's a real, practical tool that can save you time, cut costs, and help your business grow faster. DJ shows how using AI for lead detection, customer service, and creative work can give small businesses a serious edge, especially those who act now.   Your Mindset is Your Biggest Limiter: A major lesson here is that fear holds most business owners back more than competition does. Fear of raising prices, fear of tech, fear of change. DJ points out that it's no longer about not having the right tools—it's about having the courage to use them.   Adaptation Beats Skill: You'll see how the businesses that thrive aren't necessarily the smartest or most experienced—they're the ones that adapt the fastest. From social media to AI, the landscape keeps shifting. If you stay curious, keep learning, and evolve, you'll stay ahead of the curve.   Connect with Coach Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_carroll/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dj-carroll-65589b21/ Website: http://www.coachcarroll.com/ Connect with Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkalfas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandscapingemployeetrap Website: https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keith-kalfas   Resources and Websites: