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Once Damon turned his mic on, things really got going.Damon remembers to turn his mic onThe garbage man rantRB Cody Schrader is already standing out on the 49ersBrandon Staley has been making a great 1st impression (and so has the secondary)The NFL is getting closer to replacing the chain gangThe Farhan rant after a puzzling deadlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is a HLN team episode (minus Marika, because she was sick).Luis, Camille, and Evan discuss their reflections on the conflict, grounded in the somatic experience of what it brings up in us, rather than having a debate.The HLN team explores:The urgency of needing to know "what side" someone is onThe ways social media plays a role in spreading dysregulationSpace, container, and capacityThe importance of the practice of pendulation while discussing big topicsYou can register for the webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/moving-through-freeze-webinar You can register for the August Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-august

Brendan Waters set up his disability service provider Limitless Ability because he believed disability care should be individually tailored to each client. From group camping to gold panning, listen on to hear how he is providing people with disabilities the same coming of age experiences as everyone else.In this week's episode, join We Are Explorers host Amy Fairall  as she chats to Brendan to unpack how he got into the industry, the cookie cutter approach large scale providers take, and what he thinks is most important for people living with disabilities. In this chat we cover:  Brendans Journey into disability careWhat makes Limitless Ability different from other providersThe activities Limitless Ability takes its clients onThe benefits of getting outdoorsThe isolation that living with a disability can createWhy the outdoors is so powerfulWhy family and friends can't offer this experienceThe importance of independenceTerrible Trojans All Abilities Rugby Union teamHow to find similar providersFind out more about Limitless Ability:Website: https://www.limitlessability.com.au/Ready for an adventure of your own?Follow We Are Explorers:Website: https://weareexplorers.co/Instagram: @we_are_explorersEvents Calendar: https://weareexplorers.co/events/list/Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!Host: Amy Fairall

In this episode of new PWTorch Dailycast series "Acknowledging WWE," Charlie Cate and Kevin Duncan cover these topics:The apparent death of Chad GableUncle Howdy's near Shockmaster momentCharlie and Kevin put their detective hats onThe potential upside of the Wyatt SicksIs Bo Dallas destined to be Diet Bray Wyatt?The tragic parallels of Bray Wyatt and Heath LedgerCharlie and Kevin get their Al Pacino onWill there be a six added to the Sicks?The ending of Trash at the CastleWho will be Cody Rhodes' Summerslam and WrestleMania opponents?Where are they going with Drew McIntyre at this point?Priest's misstep on the ropesDrew and Punk's parallels to Hunter and HBK's classic Summerslam-ended feudWill McIntyre grace Charlie and Punk with his presence in Chicago on Friday night?Do Finn's abs open doorsAnd moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

There is a metaphor that comes out of ancient wisdom traditions of a bird. One wing of the bird represents wisdom and the other represents compassion. In order to fly the bird needs both wings. Like the bird, as people and leaders, cultivating wisdom and compassion in our lives, and in our organizations may help us to realize our potential. This metaphor serves as the centerpiece of our conversation today as Dr. Leah Weiss and Jerry Colonna dive deep into the power of compassion at work.This episode is the third installment of a 4-part series (originally released last season) that features leading researchers and practitioners exploring themes related to compassion, courage, and living with a more open, and loving stance toward the world. The first two parts featured conversations with: Sharon Salzberg and Barbara FredricksonAnd James Doty and Jacinta JiménezIn this moving conversation Leah and Jerry share: Why they have infused compassion and mindfulness so centrally in their work with leaders and organizationsWhy empathy, safety, love, and belonging may be the most important qualities for leaders to focus onThe role of suffering and a broken heart in compassionate leadershipUsing work as a crucible for realizing our potentialThe power of asking open questions, slowing down, and listening deeplyHow to navigate anger at workReflections on opening the heart in difficult conversationsThe importance of kinship and recognizing our shared common humanity**Please note: In this conversation Jerry and Leah share past experiences related to acute mental health issues and suicide. There is a possibility that some may find parts of this episode triggering. Please listen at your own discretion and in a caring and supportive way for you. Additionally, if you or someone you know is experiencing mental health issues, including those related to suicide please reach out for help. The International Association for Suicide Prevention is one organization that offers lots of free support, helplines, and resources globally. You can find them at https://www.iasp.info/ **More about Jerry:Jerry Colonna is the CEO, and co-founder, of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm whose coaches and facilitators are committed to the notion that better humans make better leaders. For nearly 20 years, he has used the knowledge gained as an investor, an executive, and a board member for more than 100 organizations to help entrepreneurs and others to lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity. Previous to his career as a coach he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JPMP from Flatiron Partners. For more on Jerry please visit reboot.ioMore about Leah:Dr. Leah Weiss is a researcher, lecturer, consultant, and author. She teaches Compassionate Leadership at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She is a founding faculty member of Stanford's Compassion Cultivation Program. In 2019, she co-founded Skylyte, a company that specializes in using the latest neuroscience and behavior change to empower high-performing leaders and managers to prevent burnout for themselves and their teams. Leah has taught and spoken in over 75 organizations across sectors. Her work has been covered by news outlets around the world, including BBC, the New York Times, TED, the Financial Times, HBR, and others. For more about Leah visit: https://leahweissphd.com/Support the Show.

Are you and your spouse struggling to manage your finances while running a business together? You're not alone. Many entrepreneurial couples face challenges like mixing personal and business funds, mismatched money habits, and lack of communication that can strain both the bottom line and the marriage.But it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode, Kevin & Bekah, successful husband-wife entrepreneurs, share 4 proven tactics to help you master money as partners in business and life.You'll discover:How implementing the Profit First system can prevent financial fights and audit nightmares by keeping accounts separateThe power of assigning money roles based on each partner's strengths and personality (saver vs. spender) to reduce conflictWhy using a shared tracking app like YNAB or QuickBooks is crucial to identify cash flow problems and trends early onThe game-changing habit of a daily 5-minute "money minute" to ensure you're always on the same financial pageKevin and Bekah also dive into the importance of trust in a partnership, navigating differing money mindsets, raising financially savvy kids, and creating an electronic envelope system to manage tax, profit, giving and more.Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your business, this episode is packed with actionable tips and inspiration to help you communicate better about money, achieve your financial goals faster, and enjoy the journey together. Tune in now to start writing your own success story as a couple in business!Subscribe and tell a friend!Get my new book "The Seven Disciplines of Uncommon Freedom" on Amazon! Visit bekandkev.com today to sign up for our email newsletter.Access our Free health assessment HERE

Thanks for listening to the Doric Express. In today's humdinger of an episode; Taxi for drivers who speak to Uber; Kids get taste of windpower; Barra good runners raise 7.5k; Uncaring carer fined £470; Thelin signs off in style; Sunny/rainy/bright/black day in the shire! Cheers, Allan

In the three months to March 31 petrol electric hybrid vehicles (or HEV's) andbattery electric vehicles (BEV's) continue to gain sales traction however HEVsremain the more popular choice representing nearly 12 percent of the market. Onthe other hand, sales of pure electric BEV's in the quarter reached just 8.7percent share. Plug in hybrid vehicles or PHEV's are clearly not in favour andonly gained 1.17 percent of the market. In the last 12 months we've seen anumber of new battery electric BEV's reach our market putting pressure on pricesand most are now offering substantial discounts and bonuses to gain salestraction. Just where the total electrified market will reach is still anyone's guess,but it's clear hybrids are seen as the best compromise for now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 2017 our Director of Sales and Marketing - Claire Ollila has been an integral part of Three Squared, Inc. She has been along for the ride every step of the way and has been one of the driving forces to make our firm everything it is today. Although we are sad to see her go, we are excited to reflect back on Claire's time at TSI and support her as she pursues her passion as a breathwork mentor.  In this episode we sit down with Claire and reflect on her time at TSI and discuss the growth and transformation the company as gone through as well as what she has gone through personally. Claire shares some of her favorite projects she's worked on, what she learned about architecture, the importance of grounding and boundaries in the corporate world, and what's next on her career journey.   Here's what you'll learn: The role Claire has had while at TSI How many sales calls she's been onThe best lessons she has learned Her favorite projectsTo learn more about the work Claire is doing and her breathwork business check out her Instagram and Clarity Lab.Link to full show notes. Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

Henry Franklin, Skipper, got his start with Roy Ayers in a Latin jazz group while still in high school. He was recruited by Hugh Masekela for an album which produced "Grazing in the Grass," and took him to Woodstock as well as the Monterey Pop Festival. He's worked as a sideman with many, and has 28 (or so) albums under his own name.Onthe next KVC-Arts David Fleming speaks with Skipper about one of the most recent - one which earned him a NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz record - instrumental. SUCH a great disc! We'll also hear about one that was a bit of an avant-garde piece, yet still QUITE cool to listen to. We'll touch briefly as well on his time with Stevie Wonder... but it's mostly jazz.And - jazz in this area! Skipper still lines up the musicians for Pierce Street Jazz, a free concert series at La Sierra University. A variety of types of jazz presented, with known players who are in the region (they're all OVER the place).AND more!

Happy launch season! Q1 is typically the time we see a ton of launches and there's a lot happening right now - including many of our own clients!Over the next two episodes, I'll be sharing:What's working right now plus 5 things we've learned from this launch season aloneHow Team JJ would coach YOU if your launch “wasn't working” My co-coach of 4 years, Sherise will join us next week to share how we coach clients in our daily NEON Slack channel and in calls (she's a GUN, you don't want to miss it!)In today's ep, I'll be sharing:Why data is the MOST important thing you can have in a launch, including how to set it up, what data to look at and what actions to take from thatWhy only selling the desires (i.e. where your client *wants* to be) is not going to create the kind of conversions you're after - and what else you should be focusing onThe #1 thing I'm doing in my top of funnels and in my content to highlight the benefits of my offer, that's also leading to more consistent conversionsLINKS:MESSAGING MAGIC WORKBOOKThis 40+ page workbook contains the 3 simple messaging shifts to move your offer from ‘that sounds good' to 'wholly fkn cow! where do I sign?' (in under 3 minutes).In this workbook, I'll show you:A simple copywriting rule that'll help you clarify the real value of your offerThe quick cross check that'll turn browsers into buyersOne powerful question that'll make your offer ridiculously relevantDOWNLOAD HERETHE CONVERSION FRAMEWORKSet solid foundations for consistent sales (without actually having to sell every single day!)In this FREE value packed 65 minute masterclass, I'll share the simple 3 step framework I use for our clients to create the foundations in their business for consistent conversions now and over the long term.WATCH HERE

Episode 3467: Taking OnThe Election In 2024; Stopping Unvetted Immigration

For the full show notes and access to resources mentioned in this episode visit https://www.easyscaling.com/blog/episode87In this episode of the podcast, I'm chatting with Meg Truccano, one of our Scaling School students. We talked about different lead generation strategies, exploring both local and online avenues. Our conversation focused on pinpointing where Meg should concentrate her efforts to maximize her return on investment in terms of time and resources. I love pushing entrepreneurs from the stage of business owner to CEO. This chat with Meg was definitely an example of that. We tackled the challenges of narrowing focus, identifying specific action steps for growth, and talked about using personal connections for lead generation.Topics discussed:Meg shares her journey towards transitioning from entrepreneur to CEOHow integrating the right technology can prep your business to scaleEffective lead generation strategies specifically for Meg's ideal clientReviewing where Meg's clients are actually coming from Evaluating the effectiveness of lead generation efforts without substantial sales dataLooking at the whole picture of Meg's business to determine what next steps she needs to focus onThe challenge of rebuilding business momentum Looking at the potential of local and online networking for fostering meaningful personal connectionsShifting the focus from outcomes to actionable stepsLinks/Resources Mentioned:Sprint to Scale: Visibility Edition- https://www.easyscaling.com/visibility-edition Scaling School- https://www.easyscaling.com/scaling-schoolConnect with Jordan Schanda King:Website: easyscaling.comInstagram: @jordanschandakingLove what you heard? Reviews really help us out! As a thank you, you can get my 90-Day Planning Formula ($97 Value) by submitting a screenshot of your 5-star review at easyscaling.com/podcastreview

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Edward Burtynsky is regarded as one of the world's most accomplished contemporary photographers. His remarkable photographic depictions of global industrial landscapes represent over 40 years of his dedication to bearing witness to the impact of human industry on the planet. Edward's photographs are included in the collections of over 80 major museums around the world, including the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa; the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York; the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid; the Tate Modern in London, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California.Edward was born in 1955 of Ukrainian heritage in St. Catharines, Ontario. He received his BAA in Photography/Media Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in 1982, and has since received both an Alumni Achievement Award (2004) and an Honorary Doctorate (2007) from his alma mater. He is still actively involved in the university community, and sits on the board of directors for The Image Centre (formerly Ryerson Image Centre).In 1985, Edward founded Toronto Image Works, a darkroom rental facility, custom photo laboratory, digital imaging, and new media computer-training centre catering to all levels of Toronto's art community.Early exposure to the General Motors plant and watching ships go by in the Welland Canal in Edward's hometown helped capture his imagination for the scale of human creation, and to formulate the development of his photographic work. His imagery explores the collective impact we as a species are having on the surface of the planet — an inspection of the human systems we've imposed onto natural landscapes.Exhibitions include: Anthropocene (2018) at the Art Gallery of Ontario and National Gallery of Canada (international touring exhibition); Water (2013) at the New Orleans Museum of Art and Contemporary Art Center in Louisiana (international touring exhibition); Oil (2009) at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. (five-year international touring show), China (toured internationally from 2005 - 2008); Manufactured Landscapes at the National Gallery of Canada (toured from 2003 - 2005); and Breaking Ground produced by the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography (toured from 1988 - 1992). Edward's visually compelling works are currently being exhibited in solo and group exhibitions around the globe, including at London's Saatchi Gallery where his largest solo exhibition to-date, entitled Extraction/Abstraction, is currently on show until 6th May 2024.Edward's distinctions include the inaugural TED Prize (which he shared with Bono and Robert Fischell), the title of Officer of the Order of Canada, and the International Center of Photography's Infinity Award for Art. In 2018 Edward was named Photo London's Master of Photography and the Mosaic Institute's Peace Patron. In 2019 he was the recipient of the Arts & Letters Award at the Canadian Association of New York's annual Maple Leaf Ball and the 2019 Lucie Award for Achievement in Documentary Photography. In 2020 he was awarded a Royal Photographic Society Honorary Fellowship and in 2022 was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award by the World Photography Organization. Most recently he was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame and was named the 2022 recipient for the annual Pollution Probe Award. Edward currently holds eight honorary doctorate degrees and is represented by numerous international galleries all over the world. In episode 224, Edward discusses, among other things:His transition from film to digitalStaying positive by ‘moving through grief to land on meaning'Making compelling images and how scale creates ambiguityDefining the over-riding theme of his work early onThe environmental impact of farmingWhether he planned his careerWhy he started a lab to finance his photographyAnd how being an entrepreneur feeds into his work as an artistVertical IntegrationExamples of challenging situations he has facedThe necessity for his work to be commoditisedHis relative hope and optimism for the future through positive technologyThe importance of having a hopeful component to the workHow he offsets his own carbon footprint Referenced:Joel SternfeldEliiot PorterStephen ShoreJennifer BaichwalNicholas de Pencier Website | Instagram“The evocation of the sense of wonder and the sense of the surreal, or the improbable, or ‘what am I looking at?', to me is interesting in a time where images are so consumed; that these are not for quick consumption they're for… slow. And I think that when things reveal themselves slowly and in a more challenging way, they become more interesting as objects to leave in the world. That they don't just reveal themselves immediately, you can't just get it in one quick glance and you're done, no, these things ask you to look at them and spend time with them. And I discover things in them sometimes that I never saw before. They're loaded with information.” Become a full tier 1 member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of previous episodes for £5 per month.For the tier 2 archive-only membership, to access the full library of past episodes for £3 per month, go here.

Running with pain for more than 3 months? Or maybe you haven't been able to run due to chronic pain. Pain is a complicated topic, but in today's podcast Dr. Lisa breaks down what is so different about chronic pain and how she treats it with the biopsychosocial model.While this topic is geared for those with chronic pain, any runner with pain can benefit from understanding pain in order to decrease the pain.We cover the following:What is chronic pain and how it should be treated different than acute painHow one can use the biopsychosocial model to relieve themselves from chronic painThe science behind pain and how it comes onThe next steps someone should take if they have chronic painLinks:How To Set Up Zone 2 FREE Video SeriesLegion Protein Powder (Save 20% for first time buyers)Waitlist for Running Training PlansResearch: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2007-09203-002https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3438523/https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/10/179https://capitalareapt.com/chronic-pain-cycle-physical-therapy/

Welcome to the Medium Curious podcast! Have you ever had an experience where you just knew something was happening beyond your five senses? Or wondered if a loved one who has crossed-over is trying to communicate with you? We're here to validate that your loved ones are still a part of your lives!Join Jane and Sarah as they take you into the world of mediumship. They share their journeys of discovering their gifts of mediumship and stories of connecting with crossed-over loved ones through readings and show that we all have a connection to spirit, even if we don't realize it.In this episode, they discuss:How Jane and Sarah came online as mediumsTwo types of mediums: Natural born mediums (who have always seen spirits) and Surprise mediums (who discover their abilities later in life)Sarah's experience of being a surprise mediumJane and Sarah's experiences connecting with crossed-over loved onesExamples of readings that didn't make sense at first but were meaningful later onThe importance of trust in mediumship readingsMemorable Quotes:“Spirit knows what it's doing. If the human in front of you doesn't know, that's okay. Because the spirit knows.” - Jane“Knowing that we exist beyond our physical is the biggest gift that mediumship has given me.” - SarahLinks:Medium Curious Website: MediumCuriousJane's Website: Jane Morgan Medium Sarah's Website: Sarah RathkePodcast Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod) Podcast Tiktok: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcurious) If you enjoyed this episode of Medium Curious, please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to our podcast. Your support will help us make mediumship more accessible and relatable!

“Every mom has the power to create a beautiful harmonious environment for her children, regardless of what the other parent is doing.” –Mikki GardnerCalmer co-parenting? Yes, please! Mikki Gardner is dedicated to helping moms co-parent confidently and well. You're not going to agree 100% of the time, but you can co-parent calmly whether you are married, divorced, separated, or working with grandparents or others. Whether you're deciding to leave a marriage, you've already left a marriage, or you're in a marriage, there's a lot in this conversation for you.Mikki believes that when moms do the work to protect their wellbeing, to cultivate their own calmness, and to reclaim the freedom that they are really after, it helps not only them, but those around them. Part of that is being responsible, not reactive.Her three step process for that is awareness, agency, and aligned action. It's a simple process, but not easy. We talk through what it looks like to actually do it with kids or partners or exes and the other triggers life throws our way.We talk about: Pausing to take a breath and figure out what's really going onThe real options—to accept, change, or leave things—when we think we have no choiceGetting out of the nasty-gram cycleNoticing what being triggered or activated feels like in your bodyThe benefits and shadow side of people pleasingMaking decisions from a grounded place within yourself—you already knowABOUT MIKKIMikki Gardner is a certified life and conscious parenting coach. Driven by her own struggles of overcoming divorce, Mikki helps moms move past the divorce drama and conflict to become calm, confident co-parents, even without their ex's participation. Mikki is the host of Co-Parenting with Confidence and the author of The People Pleasers Guide to Co-Parenting Well.LINKSmikkigardner.comInstagram @mikkigardnerDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:NOTICE WHAT BEING TRIGGERED FEELS LIKE. Get back in touch with your body. We experience being triggered or activated in different ways. When you know what it feels like in your body, you can use that sign to help you learn to respond instead of reacting. The first step, this doable change is simply noticing how it feels and trying to recognize.PAUSE AND BREATHE. Reaction may not take you where you want to go. Pause and breathe. Take time to assess what's really happening. (It's often not the first thing you jump to.) Then choose how you want to respond.ACCEPT, CHANGE, OR LEAVE. Next time you feel like you have no choice in a situation, use these options. Can you accept the situation? Can you change it? Can you leave it?

A reminder for new readers. That Was The Week collects the best writing on critical issues in tech, startups, and venture capital. I selected the articles because they are of interest. The selections often include things I entirely disagree with. But they express common opinions, or they provoke me to think. The articles are only snippets. Click on the headline to go to the original. I express my point of view in the editorial and the weekly video below.Thanks To This Week's Contributors: @TEDchris, @LilyWhitsitt, @RocketToLulu, @saeedtaji, @geneteare, @EricNewcomer, @jeffbeckervc, @jasonlk, @elonmusk, @benshapiro, @StevenLevy, @apple, @bheater, @bmw, @Growcoot, @illscience, @venturetwins, @omooretweets, @conniechanContents* Editorial: Civility and Civilization* Essays of the Week* US Seed Investment Actually Held Up Pretty Well For The Past 2 Years. Here's What That Means For 2024* Lower Valuations, Higher Bar: What It's Like To Raise A Seed Round In 2024 * Unicorns & Inevitabilities* Sequoia, Founders Fund, USV, Elad Gil & Benchmark Top Venture Manager Survey* Why 2024 May Be Tougher on Venture Capital Than 2023* Video of the Week* The Mac at 40* AI of the Week* BMW will deploy Figure's humanoid robot at South Carolina plant* Google's New AI Video Generator Looks Incredible* OpenAI's Sam Altman seeks funds for AI chip factories as demands surge* The Future of Prosumer: The Rise of “AI Native” Workflows* Andreessen Horowitz's Connie Chan to Leave as Consumer Focus Shifts to AI* OpenAI Is a (Relative) Steal* News Of the Week* Ted fellows resign from organisation after Bill Ackman named as speaker* Tesla's Slowdown Disqualifies It From ‘Magnificent Seven' Group* TikTok's Testing 30 Minute Uploads as It Looks To Expand Its Content Options* Instagram to scan under-18s' messages to protect against ‘inappropriate images'* Tiger Global Investor Relations Staff Depart After Fundraising Challenges* Worldcoin hints at new Orb for a friendlier iris-scanning experience* Startup of the Week* Loyalty Startup Bilt Rewards Hits $3.1B Valuation After $200M Round* X of the Week* Elon Musk visits Auschwitz with Ben ShapiroEditorialThere is a lot to digest in this week's newsletter. Gené Teare's two essays on Seed investing head up the Essays of the Week, along with Jeff Becker talking about unicorns and inevitabilities, Eric Newcomer on who are the top investors and Jason Lemkin on the reasons 2024 might be harder for Venture Capital than 2023.But my attention was distracted from venture capital by a Guardian article announcing (triumphantly, I might add) that several TED fellows had resigned from the organization due to an invite to Bill Ackman to speak at this year's TED event in Vancouver.“Lucianne Walkowicz and Saeed Taji Farouky accuse Ted of taking anti-Palestinian stand over controversial billionaire's inclusion”It seems Ackman is not alone. They also object to Bari Weiss being invited. The leavers are also not alone; up to 30 others have signed a “solidarity” letter.The accusations echo much of the discussion around the medieval assassination of Jews on 7 October and Israel's efforts to defeat Hamas in the aftermath. Because these speakers are against anti-Semitism and so supportive of Israel's war against Hamas, they are accused of the ridiculous claim of supporting “Genocide” against Palestinians.“We refuse for our work and identities to be exploited to promote the Ted brand while the organisation and its speakers generate income and advance their careers through dehumanising Palestinians and justifying their genocide,” the pair said.It probably will not surprise readers of this newsletter that I applaud TED curators Chris Anderson and Lily James Olds for not backing down on the invitations. Whatever one believes about the current conflict in Israel, it is clear that banning opponents of anti-Semitism because of their stance is not a solution to anything. I believe the cause of fighting anti-Semitism should be close to the heart of any progressive person. It is not anti-Palestinian to support Jews against being slaughtered in the street, to oppose anti-Semitism, or to condemn Hamas as anti-Jewish murderers. Supporting Jews against slaughter by Hamas is not incompatible with supporting Palestinians. The Guardian reported that Ackman responded to the resignations with a statement:“I stand unapologetically with Israel and against antisemitism and terrorism, while strongly supporting the Palestinian people. Attempts to cancel speech and eliminate the free and respectful exchange of ideas among people with differing views are driving much of the divisiveness that plagues our nation. Truth, wisdom and ultimately peace are the result of the free exchange of ideas and debate, precisely what Ted is all about. It is sad that this is not more widely understood,”Unsurprisingly, one of the resigners, Farouky, told the Guardian he did not regard the issue as freedom of speech. It clearly IS about freedom of speech. Speech only needs protecting when opinions are wide apart and strongly held.For example, here are my views on the actual issues:These are trying times. Over 25,000 deaths in Gaza are hard to comprehend. And I certainly cannot. But I can understand that Jews have to defend themselves. And I can understand that progressive thinkers MUST stand up to anti-Semitism, whatever form it takes.In case there is doubt about my support for Muslim victims of racism, my book Under Seige is about the attacks on Muslims in the UK between 1961 and 1981. It starts with recognizing that racism targets differences and that Jews and Muslims are both targets. Indeed, the very ghettoes that Pakistani and Bengali immigrants were being attacked in had earlier, in the 1930s, been inhabited by Jewish settlers fleeing pogroms. I am not Jewish, and I am not Muslim. But I will always be on both of their sides when they are attacked for their ethnic and racial origin.In Israel, Jews were killed for being Jews. Palestinians are being killed because Hamas is hiding in their cities and buildings. I do not consider Israel's response to be racist against Palestinians. I consider it reasonable in the context of 7 October. I consider that Hamas has done this to Palestinians and probably wanted that outcome. I am sad that Hamas has done this for the Palestinian victims. But I do not doubt that Hamas is to blame.My views may anger you. But do you want me banned or silenced?My title this week is Civility and Civilization. The TED events bring both to the fore. Like those I write here, opinions are there to be disagreed with, debated, and interrogated. Civilized behavior requires dialogue and civility within the dialogue. I certainly understand opinions I disagree with, and far from banning them or walking away so that I do not have to hear them, I want to hear them. We all should.This is a different editorial than usual. I hope the humanity of refusing to forget 7 October and the determination to preserve the view that fighting anti-Semitism is a non-negotiable minimum requirement of civilization are grasped. By the same token, Islamaphobia must be fought. But in Israel, there is no Islamophobia at work. Jews are simply reacting to an atrocity. They are right to blame Hamas.Essays of the WeekUS Seed Investment Actually Held Up Pretty Well For The Past 2 Years. Here's What That Means For 2024Gené Teare, January 24, 2024, @geneteareEditor's note: This is the first in a two-part series on the state of seed startup investing at the start of 2024. Check back tomorrow for Part 2.Despite a broad pullback in global startup investment over the past two years, investors say the U.S. seed funding environment was the most vibrant compared to other funding stages during the downturn.In fact, U.S. seed funding in 2022 grew by close to 10% in terms of dollars invested, in contrast to a downturn at all other funding stages. In 2023, U.S. seed funding fell 31% — a significant proportion — but still less than other funding stages year over year, an analysis of Crunchbase data shows. (It's also worth noting that those other stages had already experienced year-over-year declines in 2022.)In the current startup funding market, “we're seeing a lot more great talent excited about starting things,” said Renata Quintini, co-founder of Renegade Partners, a Bay Area-based investment firm that focuses on Series A companies and is therefore close to the seed ecosystem.Other investors share that enthusiasm. “Valuations are coming down, more talent is available in the market,” said Michael Cardamone of New York-based seed investor Forum Ventures. “A lot of these companies at seed and Series A are going to scale into what will likely be the next bull market.”Seed trends over the decadeSeed as an asset class, not surprisingly, has grown in the U.S. over the past decade. In 2014 less than $5 billion was invested at seed. At the market peak in 2022, seed investment was more than $16 billion, although it fell to $11.5 billion in 2023.Despite the downturn, seed funding in 2023 was still $2 billion to $3 billion higher in the U.S. than in the pre-pandemic years of 2019 and 2020.Higher bar, pricier rounds, better valuedBut in a tougher market, seed investors are being more selective about which companies they fund.“We're being far more disciplined and patient knowing how hard it is for these companies to get to Series A and beyond,” said Jenny Lefcourt, a general partner at Bay Area-based seed investor Freestyle Capital. “Our bar for conviction is higher than it had been in the heyday where everything was getting funded.”In the slower funding environment, the firm has been investing later at the seed stage, “gravitating toward ‘seed plus' or ‘A minus' — pick your favorite term for it — because I feel like I get to see more risk mitigated. I get to see more data,” she said.Freestyle seeks to have ownership of around 12% to 15% in the companies it backs. “The reason is because of our model,” Lefcourt said. “We are low-volume, high-conviction investors.”And because the firm invests in companies that are pre-Series A, “our reality has been that our valuations have actually been higher in this market, which is not what we would have predicted.“But the data we've seen is, we're not alone in that,” she said.…MoreLower Valuations, Higher Bar: What It's Like To Raise A Seed Round In 2024 Gené Teare, January 25, 2024, @geneteareEditor's note: This is the second in a two-part series on the state of seed startup investing at the start of 2024. Read Part 1, which looked at seed funding trends over the past decade and the median time period between seed and Series A funding, here.Seed funding to startups has grown into its own asset class over the past decade, with round sizes trending larger, and a bigger pool of investors backing these nascent startups. But in the aftermath of 2021's venture funding heyday and subsequent pullback, investors say that while seed funding has held up better than other startup investment stages, these very young startups will see lower valuations and must now clear a much higher bar to get backing.More companies raised seed funding above $1 million in 2021. Those companies — which raised during a record-smashing year for venture funding — are saddled with valuations that could be too high for this current market — even at seed. Many of those startups have been forced to cut costs to extend their runways, and face a tougher sales environment.“You could then be sacrificing growth, which is one of the main levers that Series A investors are looking for,” said Michael Cardamone of New York-based seed investor Forum Ventures.2021 after effectsIn 2021 it was “grow, grow, grow, grow,” said Jenny Lefcourt, a general partner at Bay Area-based seed investor Freestyle Capital. “It's embarrassing to look back on, but that was the game being played.”Investors got sloppy during the boom times, she said. “I think a lot of VCs were thrilled to back you, and then say, ‘we'll figure it out.' ”“The reality is that almost anything that was done then — call it 2021 — was the wrong price,” she said.This led to down rounds, even at seed, though those are generally not viewed negatively like they were in the past, she said.In fact, “when our companies get their down rounds done, it's a sign of it's a good business. It just had the wrong price on it,” she said.While the bar is higher to raise funding these days, “I think it's so much better for a company who gets to start in this environment,” Lefcourt said.Down rounds can actually be a sign of conviction, she said. “None of us would do all the heavy lifting to not only give the company more capital, but recap it, which takes a lot. It's a heavy lift — none of us would do that if we weren't super jazzed about the company. The lazier approach, the easier approach, is to just put it on the note, keep it flat, and be done,” she said.Renata Quintini, co-founder of Renegade Partners, a Bay Area-based investment firm that focuses on Series A companies, is hearing of “more ‘pay-to-play' these days and it's starting to get ugly.” This happens when new investors wipe out the prior investors, and anyone seeking equity needs to pony up into the new funding round.Median and averages climbNonetheless, “seed round valuations haven't dropped a ton from even the peak,” according to Forum Ventures' Cardamone. But, “the bar to raise a seed [round] is a lot higher.”“Most first-time founders especially, and the vast majority of founders generally — they have to get significant traction to be able to raise that same round they used to be able to raise. And a lot fewer of those rounds are happening,” he said.“A priced seed round of $3 million at $15 million [pre-money] is still happening, but you might have to be at $500,000 ARR, to raise that round now. Whereas in 2021, it was the norm to raise that round pre-revenue,” he said.Series A fundings have gotten harder as “companies are going out and raising three seed rounds,” said Cardamone.Based on an analysis of Crunchbase data, median and average seed round sizes in the U.S. have climbed through the past decade.In 2023, median and average raises are not far from the peak of 2022, Crunchbase data shows, and were well above pre-pandemic levels. (However, this will shift downward somewhat as the long tail of seed fundings are retroactively added to the Crunchbase database.)Seed rounds got larger“If I have conviction, we may need them to have more money, cause we know it's going to take them longer to reach the milestones that are now higher,” said Lefcourt.Per an analysis of Crunchbase data, larger seed rounds — those $1 million and above — have increased through the decade.The amount of funding to seed-stage companies below $1 million hasn't budged much, and is a fraction of what it was earlier in the decade.Seed below $1 million in 2014 represented around 25% of all seed funding.That has come down as a proportion every year since then.And as of 2021 that proportion has dipped below 10% for the first time, ranging from 5% to 7% of all seed dollars invested in the U.S. since then.Earlier in the past decade, the number of seed deals in rounds below $1 million outpaced those rounds at $1 million and above significantly.But 2021 was once again a pivotal year. That's when $1 million and above seed rounds outpaced smaller seed for the first time.In 2023, they are neck and neck in count. (That might shift as the long tail of seed rounds are added to the Crunchbase database long after they close.)What this all shows is that seed has become an increasingly significant and elongated phase in a company's early life cycle, where companies are raising multiple million-dollar seed rounds. And as of late, more companies than ever before are wading in the seed pool.What does this mean for the seed funding market in 2024?…MoreUnicorns & InevitabilitiesUp and to the right, or not so much?JEFF BECKER, JAN 22, 2024TLDR: Go read Aileen Lee's update to the Unicorn Club… and a few inevitabilities.Did anyone catch Aileen Lee & Allegra Simon's Welcome Back to the Unicorn Club, 10 Years Later?If not, go read it. That's your MMM.If you did read it, you can't help but wonder if the tech sector isn't going to resemble the public markets over time. Ups and downs, but consistently up and to the right over a long enough period.After all, we are creating leverage in ways we've never seen before.And for unicorns, that meant 14X growth over a 10-year period.Could you imagine another 14 or even 10X from here? That would be stratospheric, from ~500 to ~5,000 unicorns? What if the exit sizes did too? $5B, $10B, $50B?Crazy to think, but hardly impossible. After all, we've already seen near-centicorns like Uber's IPO at $75B in 2019.The interesting part about that thought exercise though is not the crazy zero interest rate IPO's, but the fact that entry valuations didn't and don't move nearly as fast as top end outcomes because of the time horizon to realizing them.For example, Airbnb raised $20K from Y Combinator for 6%, then they took another $600K for 20% in their seed.That was 2009. The idea of an IPO for $47B just 11 years later in 2020 probably wasn't even a consideration. Paul Graham and the YC team would've had to believe Airbnb's IPO could compete with AT&T, General Motors, and Visa.Insane.Fast forward, that $333,333 valuation at YC has moved to $1.78m (125K for 7%), and they'll stack another 2.6% ownership on average from their $375K MFN with the average YC company raising seed at a $14.4m cap instead of Airbnb's $3m.That's a ~5X increase in valuation at pre-seed & seed for a 47X increase in IPO size if you were modeling $1B outcomes into your VC fund model in 2009.I'm not saying that will continue. There are counterforces of course.* Margins are way too high. The fact that software margins have persisted at 80% or more is just craziness. Companies will start to use price more aggressively to compete for market share as cheap AI tools enter the market and try to unseat them. This compression will change the value of discounted cash flow models.* Pricing models need to change. One way to reduce sticker price and maintain some semblance of healthy long-term margins is to pay a smaller implementation fee, but incur ongoing services & upgrade costs. This is a more traditional pricing model, and creative economics that leverage this kind of thinking run rampant in the titans of tech. It's a game of deeper roots, higher switching costs, and long-term contracts. With API calls and data usage more prevalent, we'll also see more pay-per-use models, the same way we buy copiers. We'll also see more pay-for-performance models with attributable ROI, akin to Amazon's ACoS model or Rakuten's affiliate marketing model. Customers will prefer it too, placing a higher emphasis customer value. This will also drive margins to condense.* AI, AI, AI. AI will cut OpEx costs dramatically. SDR teams, gone. Copywriters at agencies, you don't need as many. Data scientists? Just run a query against your data lakes. The list goes on. Costs of running these companies is going to get shellacked. Good for margins for sure, but also a compelling opportunity for newcomers to undercut and unseat incumbents too.* More hardware. With software margins condensing, hardware margins will start to feel more attractive too, the maintenance and upgrade fees will resemble what we see in SaaS, and the software that powers these machines will be incredible. Skynet for autonomous off-road vehicles, absolutely.* Less dilution, earlier exits, and stratification. We already see it in the S&P 500 with the top end accounting for an outsized share of total value. With that kind of cash on balance sheets, bigger companies will just buy the smaller ones. Think about how Broadcom rolls up companies. If you've built the business more efficiently, you've also raised less, incurred less dilution, and that $100m exit when you still own 50% is looking pretty prett-ty good compared to the same outcome 5-10 grueling years later to own 5% of $1B.* Massive founder salaries, less emphasis on growth. If you've built a company that's profitable from day one, and you have complete control of your board, what's your incentive to keep the pedal down on growth, or stay on the VC treadmill? World domination? Why not pay yourself 10X, stop fundraising, and continue to tighten the core business until someone acquires you? It's better for the founding team and employees for sure, and it's probably better for customers in most instances too.These are just some of things I think we'll see over the next five years until we approach ZIRPy-dirpy times again and massive growth becomes irresistible.But there are also a whole slew of things I think are inevitabilities that will benefit from these dynamics because we will not only have new technologies, with more attractive pricing, but we will be tackling new opportunities that were created by the prior evolutions across adjacent industries.For example…* Cost of energy is going to zero with nuclear fusion* Longevity is starting to work; check out Loyal for Dogs* Batteries & cameras continue to improve; medical devices, for one, will be more personal & affordable* Disintermediation of big ad networks with new global distribution channels; check out Benjamin* Massive cost reductions driven by AI* Software will be built by software* An aging population is retiring (10,000 per day); wealth transfer & SMB's with no exit paths* Climate change* …and so on and so on and so onThe list is long. Much longer than this. If you want the rest, just reply or comment so that I know, and I'll go deeper next week.Net of all of it, I think we're going to see a tale of two cities. Stronger, more profitable businesses, with smaller, but better founder founder exits in the near term, and a continued growth both in number of total unicorns, and what that top-end outcomes look like in the longer-term.And like I said, go read Aileen's post.Sequoia, Founders Fund, USV, Elad Gil & Benchmark Top Venture Manager SurveyI got my hands on a VC scorecard circulating among top founders & VCsERIC NEWCOMERJAN 25, 2024Before we get started, I want to be clear — this isn't the end-all, be-all list of the top venture capital firms or the most promising startups.But I got my hands on a survey of 91 people at 69 different venture capital firms conducted by a well-respected investor in venture capital firms.The survey results are spreading hand-to-hand in Silicon Valley. The results of the survey rank the most desirable venture capital firms and companies, according to VCs themselves. When I was out in San Francisco last week for The Information's 10th anniversary gala, sources kept bringing it up.My sources tell me that the survey was conducted by Ed Hutchinson, managing partner at Golden Bell Partners. Hutchinson is ignoring my emails.Which firms and companies would top VCs themselves put their money into? It's a question everyone wants to know the answer to.I've got my hands on their list of favorites:Firms* (1) Sequoia* (2) Founders Fund* (3) Union Square* (4) Elad Gil* (5) Benchmark…Much More (but only for subscribers)Why 2024 May Be Tougher on Venture Capital Than 2023by Jason Lemkin | Blog Posts, Fundraising, ScaleSo I thought the toughest times for venture would be behind us now.  In 2022, we were in free fall, with public market caps falling like a knife, and the IPO markets frozen.  And 2023 was the year of the Work Out in venture.  Bridge rounds slowed down, and VCs acknowledged a lot of portfolio companies just weren't going to make it.  It got real in 2023, and that realness got normalized.  The drama mostly was behind us.  And public SaaS stocks in many cases did really, really well in 2023.  So shouldn't 2024 at least be better for venture?So I thought.But the reality is I'm a bit more worried the venture drama in 2024 will be bigger than 2023.  Why?  Four core reasons:#1:  Now We Have to Deal With the Reality of the Stumbling Unicorns.The ones that are doing $100m+ ARR, still growing, but there just isn't going to be any more money coming.  This is going to burn up a ton of energy in VC funds.  Even tougher, the reality is while many VC funds marked down their unicorns to lower valuations in 2023, they often didn't mark them down enough.#2.  The Chase for AI Unicorns and Decacorns is All-consuming.  It's Still 2021 There.The one place where paper money seems easy to come by is Hot AI Startups.   And that's probably not you.  It's just consuming all the oxygen in venture, trying to get into the next Imaging AI startup worth $1B in 10 months.  In AI, 2021 never went away.  In AI, it's still 2021.#3.  A Lot of Seasoned VCs are Discouraged. This Doesn't Help Founders.A lot of VCs who have been around for a while are quietly discouraged.  They just don't see a great path to making a ton of money in venture these days.  We're in Year 3 of a venture downturn, and that weighs of most of us.  At a practical level, for founders, it makes it harder to lean it.#4.  More Valuation Markdowns Are Still to ComeRelated to the first point, but more markdowns are like mutliple rounds of layoffs.  They're just tough.  LPs lose confidence.  Coworkers lose confidence.  We should have gotten through a lot of this in 2023, but we didn't.  Personally, I've got several investments for example that I marked down. 70%-80% or more — that my co-investors didn't mark down at all.#5.  VCs Have Run out of ReservesVCs used what extra “reserve” capital they had for bridge rounds in 2022 and 2023.  Now it's gone.  That's adds to the stress as companies struggle.  You don't have a play anymore.The bottom line is there likely is at least another full year of working through the excesses of 2021.  That will weigh across venture.  No matter what some AI headlines suggest.Video of the WeekThe Mac at 40Apple Shares the Secret of Why the 40-Year-Old Mac Still RulesThe pioneering PC revolutionized how people interact with computers. As the Mac enters its fifth decade, Apple says it will continue to evolve.STEVEN LEVY, Jan 19, 2024 10:00 AMON JANUARY 24, Apple's Macintosh computer turns 40. Normally that number is an inexorable milestone of middle age. Indeed, in the last reported sales year, Macintosh sales dipped below $30 billion, more than a 25 percent drop from the previous year's $40 billion. But unlike an aging person, Macs now are slimmer, faster, and last much longer before having to recharge.My own relationship with the computer dates back to its beginnings, when I got a prelaunch peek some weeks before its January 1984 launch. I even wrote a book about the Mac—Insanely Great—in which I described it as “the computer that changed everything.” Unlike every other nonfiction subtitle, the hyperbole was justified. The Mac introduced the way all computers would one day work, and the break from controlling a machine with typed commands ushered us into an era that extends to our mobile interactions. It also heralded a focus on design that transformed our devices.That legacy has been long-lasting. For the first half of its existence, the Mac occupied only a slice of the market, even as it inspired so many rivals; now it's a substantial chunk of PC sales. Even within the Apple juggernaut, $30 billion isn't chicken feed! What's more, when people think of PCs these days, many will envision a Macintosh. More often than not, the open laptops populating coffee shops and tech company workstations beam out glowing Apples from their covers. Apple claims that its Macbook Air is the world's best-selling computer model. One 2019 survey reported that more than two-thirds of all college students prefer a Mac. And Apple has relentlessly improved the product, whether with the increasingly slim profile of the iMac or the 22-hour battery life of the Macbook Pro. Moreover, the Mac is still a thing. Chromebooks and Surface PCs come and go, but Apple's creation remains the pinnacle of PC-dom. “It's not a story of nostalgia, or history passing us by,” says Greg “Joz” Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, in a rare on-the-record interview with five Apple executives involved in its Macintosh operation. “The fact we did this for 40 years is unbelievable.”…Much MoreAI of the WeekBMW will deploy Figure's humanoid robot at South Carolina plantBrian Heater @bheater / 3:00 AM PST•January 18, 2024Image Credits: FigureFigure today announced a “commercial agreement” that will bring its first humanoid robot to a BMW manufacturing facility in South Carolina. The Spartanburg plant is BMW's only in the United States. As of 2019, the 8 million-square-foot campus boasted the highest yield among the German manufacturer's factories anywhere in the world.BMW has not disclosed how many Figure 01 models it will deploy initially. Nor do we know precisely what jobs the robot will be tasked with when it starts work. Figure did, however, confirm with TechCrunch that it is beginning with an initial five tasks, which will be rolled out one at a time.While folks in the space have been cavalierly tossing out the term “general purpose” to describe these sorts of systems, it's important to temper expectations and point out that they will all arrive as single- or multi-purpose systems, growing their skillset over time. Figure CEO Brett Adcock likens the approach to an app store — something that Boston Dynamics currently offers with its Spot robot via SDK.Likely initial applications include standard manufacturing tasks such as box moving, pick and place and pallet unloading and loading — basically the sort of repetitive tasks for which factory owners claim to have difficulty retaining human workers. Adcock says that Figure expects to ship its first commercial robot within a year, an ambitious timeline even for a company that prides itself on quick turnaround times.The initial batch of applications will be largely determined by Figure's early partners like BMW. The system will, for instance, likely be working with sheet metal to start. Adcock adds that the company has signed up additional clients, but declined to disclose their names. It seems likely Figure will instead opt to announce each individually to keep the news cycle spinning in the intervening 12 months.Unlike some other humanoid designers (including Agility), Figure is focused on creating a dexterous, human like hand for manipulation. The thinking behind such an end effector is the same that's driving many toward the humanoid form factor in the first place: Namely, we've designed our workspaces with us in mind. Adcock alludes to Figure 01 being tasked with an initial set of jobs that require high dexterity.As for the importance of legs, the executive suggests that their importance for maneuvering during certain tasks is as — or more — important than things like walking up stairs and over uneven terrain, which tend to get most of the love during these conversations.…MoreGoogle's New AI Video Generator Looks IncredibleJAN 25, 2024MATT GROWCOOTGoogle has announced Lumiere: an AI video generator that looks to be one of the most advanced text-to-video models yet.The name Lumiere is seemingly a nod to the Lumiere brothers who are credited with putting on the first ever cinema showing in 1895. Just as motion picture was cutting-edge technology at the end of the 19th century, the Lumiere name is once more being associated with something new and original.The demo of Lumiere that Google put out focuses firmly on animals. The model can generate a scene using just text; much the same way AI image generators work, the user can dream up any scenario they would like to see a short video clip of.However, the user can also use an image as a prompt. Google provided multiple examples: including some that are real photos such as Joe Rosenthal's iconic Raising the Flag photo; “Soldiers raising the united states flag on a windy day” saw one of the 20th-centuries most recognizable photos suddently come to life as the soliders struggle with the flag that's being affected by gusts.Also in Lumiere is a “Video Stylization” setting which allows users to upload a source video and then ask the generative AI model for various element changes. For example, a person running may be suddenly turned into a toy made of colorful bricks.Another feature Google showed off is “Cinemagraphs”, where just a section of an image is animated while the rest stays still. “Video Inpainting” is included too which involves masking part of the image so that section can be changed to the user's desire.Space-Time Diffusion ModelLumiere is powered by “Space-Time U-Net architecture that generates the entire temporal duration of the video at once, through a single pass in the model.”This difficult-to-understand concept is apparently in contrast to existing video models which “synthesize distant keyframes followed by temporal super-resolution — an approach that inherently makes global temporal consistency difficult to achieve.”…Much MoreOpenAI's Sam Altman seeks funds for AI chip factories as demands surgeOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has opened discussions with global investors over the possibility of funding a network of artificial intelligence (AI) chip factories to keep pace with soaring demand.Altman is seeking around $8 billion to $10 billion worth of funds to set up several AI chip fabrication plants around the globe, an endeavor that will require synergy between leading chip manufacturers backed by investment giants.Altman is reportedly in talks with Japanese-based financial giant SoftBank Group (NASDAQ: SFTBF) and Abu Dhabi's G42 over funding plans, but details remain sparse. The discussions with G42 have been underway since 2023, with Altman describing a potential chip partnership as laying the foundation “for equitable advancements in generative AI across the globe.”Aside from SoftBank and G42, insiders say that Altman is still pursuing collaborations with other industry players to set up a network of chip fabrication plants. Although exact entities were not namechecked, industry experts are noting Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), Samsung Electronics, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NASDAQ: TSM) as potential partners.Altman's approach to raising funds hinges on concerns that the chip supply will not be able to meet global demands for AI offerings by 2030. The OpenAI's CEO argues that the ideal solution will be a collaborative effort to set up chip manufacturing plants rather than build in silos.OpenAI has had its fair share of chip scarcity, rolling back a number of its offerings over a steady chip supply. To meet the rising demand, the company is reportedly mulling several options, including the prospect of building its chips from scratch and joining ranks with Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) to explore an in-house solution.Given the costs associated with an in-house approach, OpenAI may pursue the acquisition of a chip manufacturer as a short-term solution or expand its collaboration with existing partners. However, a potential acquisition opens its own can of worms, including an inquiry by antitrust regulators.Governments are also involvedIn 2023, Altman urged the South Korean government to double their investments in AI chip manufacturing as a veritable strategy to play a leading role in the nascent ecosystem. Currently, South Korea ranks behind the U.S., China, and Japan in chip manufacturing, but a concerted government involvement could see the country climb up the charts.The OpenAI boss disclosed during his visit to South Korea that his firm will back local entities building chips for AI and other emerging technologies, with Samsung rumored to be in top position.“We are exploring how to increase our investment in Korean startups,” said Altman. “We are excited to meet as many as we can here today. I think this type of collaboration is essential to our work.”..MoreThe Future of Prosumer: The Rise of “AI Native” WorkflowsAnish Acharya, Justine Moore, and Olivia MoorePosted January 25, 2024Few people love the software they use to get things done. And it's no surprise why. Whether it's a slide deck builder, a video editor, or a photo enhancer, today's work tools were conceived decades ago — and it shows! Even best-in-class products often feel either too inflexible and unsophisticated to do real work, or have steep, inaccessible learning curves (we're looking at you, Adobe InDesign). Generative AI offers founders an opportunity to completely reinvent workflows — and will spawn a new cohort of companies that are not just AI-augmented, but fully AI-native. These companies will start from scratch with the technology we have now, and build new products around the generation, editing, and composition capabilities that are uniquely possible due to AI. On the most surface level, we believe AI will help users do their existing work more efficiently. AI-native platforms will “up level” user interactions with software, allowing them to delegate lower skill tasks to an AI assistant and spend their time on higher-level thinking. This applies not only to traditional office workers, but to small business owners, freelancers, creators, and artists — who arguably have even more complex demands on their time. But AI will also help users unlock completely new skill sets, on both a technical and an aesthetic level. We've already seen this with products like Midjourney and ChatGPT's Code Interpreter. Everyone can now be a programmer, a producer, a designer, or a musician, shrinking the gap between creativity and craft. With access to professional-grade yet consumer-friendly products with AI-powered workflows, everyone can be a part of a new generation of “prosumers.”In this piece, we aim to highlight the features of today's — and tomorrow's — most successful Gen AI-native workflows, as well as hypothesize about how we see these products evolving.What Will GenAI Native Prosumer Products Look Like?All products with Gen AI-native workflows will share one crucial trait: translating cutting-edge models into an accessible, effective UI.Users of workflow tools typically don't care what infrastructure is behind a product; they care about how it helps them! While the technological leaps we've made with Generative AI are amazing, successful products will importantly still start from a deep understanding of the user and their pain points. What can be abstracted away with AI? Where are the key “decision points” that need approval, if any? And where are the highest points of leverage? There are a few key features we believe products in this category will have: * Generation tools that kill the “blank page” problem. The earliest and most obvious consumer AI use cases have come from translating a natural language prompt into a media output — e.g., image, video, and text generators. The same will be true in prosumer. These tools might help transform true “blank pages” (e.g., a text prompt to slide deck), or take incremental assets (e.g., a sketch or an outline) and turn them into a more fleshed-out product.Some companies will do this via a proprietary model, while others may mix or stitch together multiple models (open source, proprietary, or via API) behind the scenes. One example here is Vizcom's rendering tool. Users can input a text prompt, sketch, or 3D model, and instantly get a photorealistic rendering to further iterate on.Another example is Durable's website builder product, which the company says has been used to generate more than 6 million sites so far. Users input their company name, segment, and location, and Durable will spit out a site for them to customize. As LLMs get more powerful, we expect to see products like Durable pull real information about your business from elsewhere on the internet and social media — the history, team, reviews, logos, etc. — and generate an even more sophisticated output from just one generation. * Multimodal (and multimedia!) combinations. Many creative projects require more than one type of content. For example, you may want to combine an image with text, music with video, or an animation with a voiceover. As of now, there isn't one model that can generate all of these asset types. This creates an opportunity for workflow products which allow users to generate, refine, and stitch different content types in one place.…MoreAndreessen Horowitz's Connie Chan to Leave as Consumer Focus Shifts to AIBy Kate Clark, Erin Woo and Cory WeinbergJan 23, 2024, 7:22am PSTFor years, partners at Andreessen Horowitz proclaimed they would scour the startup world for the next big consumer marketplace like Airbnb or the next hit consumer app out of China, areas in which the firm had unique expertise. Now, it's shifting toward an area more en vogue across venture capital: consumer apps powered by artificial intelligence.Those changes are happening amid an overhaul of its consumer team. Connie Chan, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz who formerly led a team of consumer investors and was known for spotting internet trends coming from China, said she is leaving the firm.  She may raise her own fund, a person familiar with the matter said. Anish Acharya, a general partner at the firm who invested in enterprise-focused and financial technology businesses, now leads the consumer team, said people familiar with the change.Chan's move also follows a distancing by U.S. VC firms from investments in China tech, once a hotbed for U.S.  investors. In recent months, Chan has privately said it's becoming more difficult for her to work at Andreessen Horowitz because the partners have been increasingly disinterested in anything China related, another person said.The Takeaway• Fintech-focused GP Anish Acharya leading consumer deals• Consumer GP Connie Chan is leaving the firm• Consumer partner Anne Lee Skates left to start own fundThe changes are part of a broader personnel shakeup, including the decision by senior consumer investor and Airbnb board member Jeff Jordan to step back from making new investments last year. Of the four general partners that led the firm through a consumer deal blitz, none remain on the consumer team.Meanwhile, Anne Lee Skates, a consumer partner who worked on the firm's investment in live shopping app WhatNot, left in the fall to raise her own fund, according to two people familiar with the matter. Axios first reported that Chan was leaving the firm.The Andreessen Horowitz changes are emblematic of a broader VC industry gravitation toward AI and away from once-hot sectors like consumer marketplaces and financial technology, as a spike in interest rates undercut the growth aspirations of startups trying to elbow out incumbent social platforms and banking institutions.“We've gotten into this cycle now where, generally speaking, investors are less interested in consumer,” said Ben Lerer, managing partner at Lerer Hippeau. Known for its consumer investments in Warby Parker and Allbirds, the firm has invested 70% of its latest fund in enterprise companies, he said. “And AI feels like this very hopeful, very exciting, fresh thing.”Founders of some consumer startups have noticed the shift at Andreessen Horowitz. One founder of a consumer startup in the firm's portfolio said they had heard little from investment partners over the last year, a contrast to a steady drumbeat of emails the founder got in prior years from Andreessen staff who support portfolio companies with marketing and operations advice.Andreessen Horowitz's consumer investing team has been perhaps most well known for its focus on backing digital marketplaces, from peer-to-peer self-storage to real estate investment marketplaces, that could turn into the next Airbnb. Every year, it releases a ranking of top marketplace startups. “We are obsessed with marketplaces and have been since our inception,” Chan, who led investments in  social fashion startup Cider for the firm in 2021.But some of those startups backed by the firm, such as self-storage startup Neighbor, have struggled to take off in recent years. And like other venture firms, Andreessen Horowitz has also stepped back from investing in Chinese startups, an area of focus for Chan. She had championed the idea that the next wave of breakout U.S. consumer startups will model themselves after China's internet success stories, like all-in-one app WeChat.With $53 billion in assets under management, Andreessen Horowitz is one of the largest of traditional Silicon Valley firms and closely watched among other VC firms as a trend setter. And its track record of sniffing out hitmakers primed its partners to find the next trendy consumer app.The number of consumer deals Andreessen Horowitz has led dropped to 13 last year from 30 in 2021, a record for the firm, according to PitchBook data. It's possible the firm completed more consumer deals and that those investments haven't been announced. Its investments in AI companies have jumped to 23 from nine over the same years, including leading a $415 million investment in Mistral, the French developer of an open-source large language model.The firm has beefed up this team of investors primarily focused on enterprise, software infrastructure and AI startups. Led by Martin Casado, a close confidante to the firm's founders Horowitz and Marc Andreessen, it is raising its first standalone fund and has brought on two new general partners, Anjney Midha and Zane Lackey, since 2022, as well as a number of junior partners.As the infrastructure team gained power, the consumer team's profile shrank. The firm in 2023 combined its consumer and fintech teams and created a new group, called apps, led by general partner Alex Rampell, who previously co-founded installment lender Affirm, The Information reported last year. Under Rampell's leadership, the newly formed apps team will also soon launch a dedicated apps fund, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The consolidated team has been encouraged to pursue AI deals.Within Rampell's apps group, Acharya now leads the consumer sub-group. His portfolio of companies includes payroll company Deel and Silo, a provider of supply chain automation software. He's also an investor in Titan, a consumer investment application.Fueling the firm's shift away from consumer apps are likely disappointing returns. The startups that captivated consumers during the pandemic shutdowns have failed to retain their attention. Growth at companies the consumer team bet on, like Clubhouse, which Andreessen Horowitz backed three times in one year, and photo-sharing app BeReal, which it backed in 2021, has stalled.…MoreOpenAI Is a (Relative) StealBy Stephanie PalazzoloJan 22, 2024, 7:35am PSTOver the past year, we've seen billions in funding thrown at AI startups at eye-popping valuations. More important than the absolute valuation figures, though, is how they stack up to those startups' revenue numbers.In the chart above, we've tracked the valuations of eight AI startups that have recently raised funding, calculated against their projected revenue. On average, these companies raised money at a price that is 83 times their projected sales for the next twelve months. That's a big multiple by any measure, reflecting the rocket ship nature of these startups. But what makes the comparison noteworthy is that OpenAI has one of the lowest multiples, even though its business has the most traction.Venture capitalists tend to value early-stage startups at a premium based on their growth rates. OpenAI's business is far bigger and more mature—if we can use that word for a company growing as fast as OpenAI—than other generative AI companies. So, as fast as its revenue pace is growing—more than 20% in just two months most recently—newer firms are growing even faster.For instance, AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI doubled its annual recurring revenue from $3 million to $6 million from October to January. VCs were likely taking that expected growth into account at the time of investment, as the company would have garnered a much lower 75-times forward revenue multiple if it had raised at the same price just a few months later. Similarly, even though OpenAI rival Anthropic was likely generating around $200 million in annualized revenue at the end of last year (according to its October estimates), its projection that it would reach $850 million in annualized revenue by the end of this year surely made its mind-boggling valuation more palatable to investors.When you see the details of these AI startup funding rounds, it can sometimes feel like investors are throwing darts at nine-figure numbers on a wall. The chart suggests there's a method to the madness. Typically, startups selling to companies are valued based on the sector in which they operate. The lowest valuation multiples are accorded to startups offering industry-specific applications, while those offering more generalized applications draw a premium. The most highly valued firms are often infrastructure startups, which create the tools that developers use to build these apps. This order stems from how big the target market of these startups are, ranging from a specific industry (like healthcare or education) to all developers. We can see that general order reflected in burgeoning AI startups. For instance, Harvey, which sells an AI application for lawyers, has one of the lower multiples, while broader-reaching companies like Glean and VAST Data land higher multiples.It seems like investors aren't quite sure yet where model developers like OpenAI and Anthropic fall on this spectrum. Their costs are very different from a typical software startup due to how much computing power they need, and many investors are still worried that closed-source model developers may be overtaken by their cheaper, open-source counterparts.…MoreNews Of the WeekTed fellows resign from organisation after Bill Ackman named as speakerLucianne Walkowicz and Saeed Taji Farouky accuse Ted of taking anti-Palestinian stand over controversial billionaire's inclusionChris McGrealThe Ted organisation has been hit with resignations and criticisms after naming the controversial activist billionaire Bill Ackman, who was instrumental in forcing out Harvard's president over antisemitism allegations, among its main speakers at this year's conference.Four Ted fellows, led by the astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz and the filmmaker Saeed Taji Farouky, resigned from the group on Wednesday, accusing it of taking an anti-Palestinian stand and aligning itself “with enablers and supporters of genocide” in Gaza.“2024 main stage speaker Bill Ackman has defended Israel's genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people and has cynically weaponised antisemitism in his programme to purge American universities of Pro-Palestinian freedom of speech,” the pair wrote to Chris Anderson, who leads Ted, and Lily James Olds, director of the fellows programme.“We've become increasingly concerned about the fundamental values and moral compass of the organisation over the years, but with this year's speaker selection, it is clear Ted has crossed a red line.”The conference will be held in Vancouver, Canada, in April, under the banner The Brave and the Brilliant”. The theme of Ackman's talk has not been revealed but his selection was announced last week after he was accused of using his money and influence to help force Claudine Gay's resignation as Harvard's president following her disastrous appearance before Congress in December when she was questioned about on-campus antisemitism during the Israel-Gaza war.Ackman has taken stridently pro-Israel positions, including justifying the scale of the attacks on Gaza in which more than 25,000 Palestinians have been killed, mostly civilians, and the forced removal of about 2 million Palestinians from their homes. He has described criticism of Israel as antisemitism and called for the blacklisting from employment of American students who signed petitions denouncing the offensive in Gaza in the wake of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel.Farouky and Walkowicz's resignation letter noted that other speakers announced by Ted include the journalist Bari Weiss, who they describe as having “a long, sordid, and well-documented history of anti-Palestinian speech”, but that there are no Palestinians in the line-up.“We refuse for our work and identities to be exploited to promote the Ted brand while the organisation and its speakers generate income and advance their careers through dehumanising Palestinians and justifying their genocide,” the pair said.After the resignation letter was published, two other fellows – the entrepreneur Ayah Bdeir and cosmologist Renée Hlozek – also quit. Nearly 30 others added their names “in solidarity” without leaving Ted.…MoreTesla's Slowdown Disqualifies It From ‘Magnificent Seven' GroupBy Martin Peers, Jan 24, 2024, 5:00pm PSTStock market pundits may want to come up with a new name for the big tech stocks driving the overall market. The “magnificent seven” descriptor—referring to Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Nvidia and Tesla—no longer seems to make much sense. I'd like to suggest that's because none of the company CEOs look like cowboy gunslingers from the 1960 movie that made the phrase famous. It's hard to imagine Steve McQueen playing Tim Cook or Andy Jassy, for instance (although Yul Brynner admittedly could have filled the role of horseback-riding Jeff Bezos).The real reason the moniker no longer works, however, is that at least one member of the group, Tesla, has had anything but a magnificent 2024 so far, and its fourth-quarter earnings report, released Wednesday, only made things worse. Before Tesla reported earnings tonight, its stock had fallen 16% so far this year, and it tumbled another 3% after hours to around $200 a share. This isn't a reaction to CEO Elon Musk's antics, which include asking for a bunch more stock, although that surely doesn't help. The stock decline reflects the slowdown in sales suffered by Tesla, which observers attribute to increased competition and a loss of government incentives. Automotive revenues, which make up the bulk of Tesla's top line, grew just 1% in the fourth quarter—down from 18% in the first quarter.In its outlook for this year issued today, the company said its growth in the volume of car sales would be lower than in 2023, and noted that its team is working on its “next-generation vehicle.” Meantime, expenses have been skyrocketing, eroding its profit margin. But our less-than-rigorous takedown of the magnificent seven branding isn't just about Tesla. If you look at the year-to-date performance of big tech stocks, or even their 2023 performance, you can see that just two tech stocks have roared this year. One is Nvidia, which is in a class of its own: up 27% since Jan. 1, thanks to its stranglehold on the specialized chips used in artificial intelligence. The other is Meta Platforms, which is up nearly 13%, reflecting confidence in its ad business.  In comparison, Microsoft and Alphabet are each up around 8%, likely thanks to expectations that AI will lift their businesses, while Apple and Amazon lag behind with year-to-date stock price rises of less than 5% each. Instead of the magnificent seven, it might be more appropriate to refer to the group as Nvidia, Meta and the humble five.… MoreTikTok's Testing 30 Minute Uploads as It Looks To Expand Its Content OptionsBy Andrew Hutchinson Content and Social Media ManagerThe next stage of TikTok is coming, with some users now seeing the option to upload 30 minute long videos in the app.As you can see in this example, shared by social media expert Matt Navarra, TikTok's currently testing the new 30 minute upload option in the beta version of the app.Which, if you've been paying attention, is not really any big surprise.TikTok has been steadily increasing its maximum post limit for years, with the platform originally starting at 15 seconds per clip, which was then extended to 60 seconds, then 3 minutes, then 5 minutes, before rising to 10 minutes in 2022.Last October, TikTok began experimenting with 15 minute uploads, so the trend towards longer clips isn't new.Though 30 minutes is likely the upper limit, based on the Chinese version of the app. Douyin, which is TikTok in China, expanded its upload limit to 30 minutes per clip in 2022, and it hasn't gone any further as yet.And presumably, Douyin has also seen good response to this longer time limit, which is why TikTok is now looking to implement the same, though it does seem like a long time to be watching a TikTok clip in-stream.Will users really warm to TV show length clips in the app?…MoreInstagram to scan under-18s' messages to protect against ‘inappropriate images'Feature will work even on encrypted messages, suggesting platform plans to implement client-side scanningAlex Hern and Dan MilmoInstagram will begin scanning messages sent to and from under-18s to protect them from “inappropriate images”, Meta has announced.The feature, being kept under wraps until later this year, would work even on encrypted messages, a spokesperson said, suggesting the company intends to implement a so-called client-side scanning service for the first time.But the update will not meet controversial demands for inappropriate messages to be reported back to Instagram servers.Instead, only a user's personal device will ever know whether or not a message has been filtered out, leading to criticism of the promise as another example of the company “grading its own homework”.“We're planning to launch a new feature designed to help protect teens from seeing unwanted and potentially inappropriate images in their messages from people they're already connected to,” the company said in a blogpost, “and to discourage them from sending these types of images themselves. We'll have more to share on this feature, which will also work in encrypted chats, later this year.”…Much MoreTiger Global Investor Relations Staff Depart After Fundraising ChallengesBy Francesca Friday and Maria HeeterJan 24, 2024, 4:46pm PSTSeveral Tiger Global Management employees focused on raising capital for the New York firm's venture funds have taken buyout offers, according to a person familiar with the matter. The departures of the staff, who worked with prospective investors, come as the firm has struggled to raise money for its latest venture capital fund after a collapse in startup valuations soured its paper returns for earlier funds.As of the second quarter of 2023, a $12.7 billion fund that Tiger started making investments from in October 2021 had a paper loss of 18%, calculated as an annualized return net of management fees, according to internal data distributed to investors in the fund. That's a slight improvement from six months earlier, when the 2021 fund showed a loss of 20%. The fund's performance is in the bottom quartile of funds started that year, the document said, and has also lagged the S&P 500's annualized net return in the same period.The Takeaway• Tiger employee buyouts are the latest example of VC cost-cutting• Tiger's $12.7 billion had lost 18% on paper as of June* Tiger could soon show a $350 million gain from OpenAI stakeAs of June 30, 2023, the $12.7 billion fund hadn't returned any cash to investors, which isn't unusual for such a young fund. But the paper losses are closely guarded secrets that reflect the kind of write-downs other venture firms have been making over the past two years as tech valuations have fallen.It isn't clear how big Tiger's investor relations team is, but the departures are the latest example of belt-tightening across the venture industry. Firms are raising smaller funds and striking fewer deals, reducing the need for sprawling support staff—including those who help firms raise money from pension funds and endowments...MoreWorldcoin hints at new Orb for a friendlier iris-scanning experienceby Vivian NguyenThe next-gen device will feature various colors and shapes to enhance its visual appeal.Worldcoin, an iris biometric crypto project, is set to launch a new Orb that aims to offer a more user-friendly iris-scanning experience, said Alex Blania, CEO and co-founder of Tools for Humanity, the developer behind the project, in an exclusive interview with TechCrunch today.“The next Orb will roll out in the first half of this year and will feature alternative colors and form factors in an effort to look ‘much more friendly,'” Blania explained. “Overall, it is going to look way more tuned down and similar to an Apple product.”Blania acknowledges that the initial design of the Orb predated his time at the company. “The new orb is coming and the next iterations will look quite different,” he remarked during a fireside chat at a recent StrictlyVC event, signaling a departure from the current, more controversial design.The goal of Worldcoin, as described by Blania, is to reach billions of users as fast as possible.“The thesis is very simple. We race toward billions of users as fast as we possibly can,” said Blania.Founded by Blania, Sam Altman, and Max Novendstern, Tools for Humanity has raised around $250 million from prominent investors like a16z and Bain Capital Crypto, among others. The project is famous for its unique Orb device designed to scan people's irises and assign them a “World ID,” granting access to Worldcoin's application and a digital passport. Worldcoin's vision is to authenticate individual identities and prevent the creation of multiple accounts.The current design of the Orb has been a topic of much debate due to its intimidating look, similar to a prop from a sci-fi movie, according to Blania. The company has also faced criticism for its beta testing approaches in developing economies and concerns over privacy and data security.Despite some skepticism, the Orb has seen practical use. At the StrictlyVC event in downtown San Francisco, a Tools for Humanity employee reported that a “couple dozen” attendees scanned their iris to receive a World ID. There has also been “field testing” of the new Orb design.…MoreStartup of the WeekLoyalty Startup Bilt Rewards Hits $3.1B Valuation After $200M RoundChris MetinkoJanuary 24, 2024Bilt Rewards, a loyalty rewards startup, raised a $200 million round led by General Catalyst at a $3.1 billion valuation — more than double the number after its last fundraising in 2022.The round also included participation from Eldridge Industries, Left Lane Capital, Camber Creek and Prosus Ventures.The New York-based startup allows consumers to earn rewards on the rent they pay. Bilt plans to use some of the proceeds to expand its network to include local dining, grocery stores, ridesharing and other retail purchases.“We're not just building a loyalty program; we're creating a community-centric ecosystem that benefits everyone from renters to local businesses,” said founder and CEO Ankur Jain.The company also appointed some big names to roles in the company. Bilt named Ken Chenault, former chairman and CEO of American Express, as its chairman, and Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, as an independent director.Big moneyThe company reported its annualized member spend is nearing $20 billion. It also became profitable on an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization basis last year.Those metrics must have impressed investors, as Bilt has seen its valuation shoot up after raising a $150 million Series B at a pre-money valuation of $1.4 billion in October 2022. Founded in 2021, the company has raised a total of $413 million, per Crunchbase.Last year was a slow go for loyalty startups. Such companies raised only $74 million, per Crunchbase data. However in 2022, loyalty startups raised more than a half-billion dollars thanks to big raises that included Bilt's Series B and Madison, Wisconsin-based Fetch's $240 million Series E.With this fundraise, things are looking up for loyalty startups again.X of the Week This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thatwastheweek.substack.com/subscribe

Owning your own business can be a bit of a lonely road, am I right?That's why I cherish my “work friends". These are friends who also own business — many in the same industry as me and others in completely different spaces — who I bounce ideas, call when I'm stuck, and ask for advice. If you don't have that support, I highly recommend seeking out those people in your life. In the meantime, I'd love to be that for you!Today, I'm going to share with you what I'm thinking of doing differently this year than years prior. I learn so much from hearing what other business owners are implementing, so I wanted to share what I'm currently doing in case that helps you. In this podcast episode, I'm covering:What I'm changing based off what I learned from my last Soul Reading Method LaunchHow I'm staying organizedWhat I'm spending money onThe energy I'm calling inThe new business I'm getting intoIt's a good one! Listen to today's episode now. Don't forget to leave me a review or share with a friend!

Lyrics Drift aloftIn some effortless placeBound by delicate dreadSaving no faceAir dissolvesWhere one game is designedSomething's elegant findSo the program goes(Check it out)Fate decidesHow these columns alignBirth by chess or benignEvery momentMarble godsTango circles in space'Round the already deadHung by staircase upOn and onThe awakening lightWill bathe slumbersOf ethereal sightsToday is renewed, is rebornEach day, I am new, I am yoursSo please dismissWhat they claim about thisBeing in vain to explainHow expressed with a kissTaking passionate stepsFloor suspending abyssSuch impossible blissSuch impossible blissSuch impossible blissSuch impossible blissSuch impossible blissSuch impossible bliss --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juljina/message

Wrapping up 2023, Thanissara and Raghu discuss how we can use mindfulness to relate to and make sense of the times we are living in.Thanissara and Raghu examine these topics:The depth of the illusions we have built our civilization onThe shifts that need to happen to enable us to live sustainablyPolitical positioning and moral stancesBecoming desensitized to the chaos and pain of the worldTaking social action to create a better future for the next generationHow mindfulness can be a huge part of the path forwardBeing receptive to how it is and taking small steps in our practiceFears that can be awakening versus the habit of fearCollectively working on a shift in consciousnessThe sangha as the coming BuddhaLinks & Recommendations From this Episode:Dive deeper into Kabir's book that Raghu recites from for more mystical poetryCheck out The Movie of Me to the Movie of We, the audio-book collaboration between Duncan Trussell and Raghu MarkusAbout Thanissara:Thanissara is a teacher, poet, climate activist, and co-founder of the Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat. She spent 12 years as a Buddhist nun and holds an MA in Core Process Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy Practice. Thanissara was a founding member of Chithurst and Amaravati Buddhist Monasteries in England. She helped initiate/support a number of HIV/Aids response projects in deep rural South Africa. In addition, she has facilitated meditation retreats internationally for 30 years. She teaches across the U.S., in South Africa, and the UK. She is the author of several books, including her most recent, Time To Stand Up, A Buddhist Manifesto for Our Earth. “We are getting, in a very weird way, conditioned by and inured to all of this climate change, violence, wars, pestilence, all of this. It's a lot. We are getting inured to it. It is just becoming part of the fabric where we don't pause the way we paused when it first came out.” – Raghu MarkusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Episode 183! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts discuss a question sent in by Georgina who wanted our advice on maximizing her study. Topics discussed include: Things to think about when studying for MTTs in particularHow to determine the best areas to put your attention onThe importance of an accountability group & peer supportHow to use the Feynmann Technique to enhance learningResourcesOrder Gareth's book The Final Table: https://amzn.to/3ZOjCcV Order Purposeful Practice for Poker: https://amzn.to/41QBGVC Order Positive Poker: https://amzn.to/430foBf Order Peak Poker Performance: https://amzn.to/453miWX Check out Dr. Cardner's Progressive relaxation video (short version): https://youtu.be/pBbuwcFbfFA Dr. Cardner's < 60-second video with the instructions for tactical breathing: https://youtube.com/shorts/bMfR8nwQdto?feature=share Check out Gareth's program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Check out Tricia's on-demand mental game training at: https://www.drtriciacardner.com/ Want us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia's private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryOr in Gareth's private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet (X) us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMind

Legacy music sessions are rough studio sessions of new music being sent out for the congregation of Legacy Baptist Church to be able to learn and prepare for Sunday worship. Come join us! https://legacybaptist.com/ LYRICS: Psalm 149 (The Broken He Shall Beautify)Arranged by Gabriel Hudelson - Copyright 2023Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh!Sing to the Lord a new song!Among the saints lift your voice in praise!Israel be glad in your Maker!Ye sons of Zion rejoice- He reigns!CHORUS:Sing praises to His Name!In the dance His praise proclaim!Clap your hands and lift your voice!With lyre and tambourine rejoice!Oh, ye saints of God, lift a shout of praise!Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh!Yahweh delights in his peopleThe broken He shall beautify and saveYe righteous, glory, and triumph!Joy on your beds in the night with praise!CHORUSLet the high praise of Yahweh be in their mouthAnd a two-edged sword in their handTo pour out His vengeance on nations and onThe peoples His punishment sendTo bind up their kings and their nobles in ironThat the just decree would be doneOh this is an honor for all of God's saintsAn honor for His holy ones,Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh!Men: (Ladies:)Praise Yahweh! (Sing praises to His Name! In the dance His praise proclaim!)Praise Yahweh! (Clap your hands and lift your voice! With lyre and tambourine rejoice!)Praise Yahweh! (Sing praises to His Name! In the dance His praise proclaim!)Praise Yahweh! (Clap your hands and lift your voice! With lyre and tambourine rejoice!)Oh, ye saints of God, lift a shout of praise!Praise Yahweh!

Here is an update on what depression feels like inside my skull spaghetti. ADHD and Depression are not easy mental roomates, but we are all doing the best we can! I mention again the power of community. The challenge for you this week is to reach out via email or the contact form on the website with your declaration of "the thing you are going to get done tomorrow." Make sure to be specific and include:The specific thing you will be working onThe specific time you will start on it (make it an appointment in your calendar to remind yourself tomorrow)The amount of time you will be working on it. (do NOT work on it until it's done. If the timer goes off and you aren't done...make sure you celebrate that you did what you said you were going to do. Acknowledge the victory before you jump back in to finish.Feel free to send another email when you are done and any insights you got from the completing the challenge!Have a great week!RussJoin the ultimate ADHD/Depression community! The ADHD Big Brother Forum is your judgment-free, shame-free community of adults struggling with their ADHD Symptoms. Learn more by visiting ADHD Big Brother Have questions, comments, or want to overshare your life story with me? Awesome! I love that and I personally respond to every email: CONTACT ME HERE

Episode Highlights With Dr. AfrouzHow she went from wanting to do neurosurgery to the work she does now in naturopathic medicineWhy the things people come in for her to help with often aren't the things they need to work onThe mind and body connection and how she uses biopsychology in her practiceModalities she uses to help address the subconscious and inner emotional aspectsBetter questions to ask yourself in getting to better health answersCommon pitfalls she sees that women encounter when it comes to hormone healthWays to support proper hormone function as a womanThe importance of sunlight for hormone supportHow to approach your health from a perspective of curiosity instead of judgmentThe way she reversed her own Hashimoto's with crying, iodine, and other modalitiesWays to support liver health Resources We MentionDr. Afrouz DemeriMolecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. PertYou Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Dr Joe DispenzaThe Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles by Bruce H. LiptonMind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself by Lissa Rankin M.D.Cured by Jeffrey Rediger M.D.Ted Lasso

When you're at capacity, when you're already stressed, and when your bandwidth is all used up is NOT the time to try to implement a brand new ten-step plan. Simple is best, and so is trying one or two tactics to implement - imperfectly. In this episode of the Too Much on Her Plate podcast I have a variety of doable tactics to help set you up to avoid stress eating when you're busy or overwhelmed.In this episode:Tactics to help you avoid mindless eating, eating to numb or stress eating when you've got a lot going onThe importance of keeping it simpleWhy pre planning or forethought is especially valuable in these situationsHow perfectionism can trip you up (and a tactic for that!)Find links to everything we mention in this episode as well as complete show notes & transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/tactics-to-avoid-stress-eating-when-youre-busy-or-overwhelmed-tmohp-episode-106/ Join the 5-Day Freedom from Overeating Workshop for Smart, Busy Women: https://bit.ly/tmohpregister Find out what's triggering emotional eating: https://bit.ly/takethefreequizGet updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdatesRate and review the podcast: https://apple.co/3i2L8CH

Episode 139: How to Create a MagazineWelcome to episode one-thirty-nine of the Cocktails & Content Creation Podcast! For this episode, we're chatting with Alessandra Pollina, founder of Quotable Media Co., about content creation for magazines.In our one-hundred-and-thirty-ninth episode you'll learn:What may inspire you to create a magazineThe steps you can take to create a magazine from that initial idea to printed and shippedWhat tasks and staff/contractors our guest uses for productionThe design programs she uses to layout the magazine and why you don't need fancy software to get started How to brainstorm what types of topics and niche your magazine can focus onThe costs involved in creating a magazineHow she balances the magazine and her own PR clientsSome tips to get started now!About our Guest:Alessandra Pollina is the founder of Quotable Media Co., a PR and media agency that works to elevate women-led brands and produces Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast and Quotable Magazine. She also hosts PR workshops and educational programs for small business owners and runs the Female Founders of Boston networking group. Alessandra sits on the board of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass NOW) and was awarded the 40 Under 40 by Boston Business Journal in 2022. She's based in Boston, where she lives with her husband and 8-year-old son. Find her at quotablemediaco.com.Thanks for Listening!Join our Facebook Community for more tips and tricks on how to easily create content and chat with other content creators! And make sure to follow our Instagram. Links & Resources:Quotable Media Co. @quotablemediaco on InstagramQuotable Media Co. on Facebook@quotablemediaco on TwitterAlessandra Pollina on LinkedIn@IAmAlessandraPollina on ThreadsFemale Millennial Entrepreneurs Boston Networking Group Quotable: A Female Millennial Entrepreneur PodcastUntil next time, cheers to your next cocktail and happy content creating!Kate & JessieHosts of “The Cocktails and Content Creation Podcast”

Are you finding yourself procrastinating more than usual? Not sure on what your priorities even are? Find yourself doing busy work that really doesn't matter? Then it's time you became a time management and productivity ninja!If you're wanting a serious refresh on the art of time management and productivity, this podcast is going to equip you with the tools you need to make the most of your time and maximize your output.I promise you that you'll start feeling like an all round badass when it comes to designing your lifestyle with more freedom and flexibility if you implement any of these tips and techniques into your daily routine.You'll learn:The surprising truth of tracking every minute of my day for a weekWhy tracking your time is so important to know where it goes and what its spent onThe tool I love to use to track time effortlesslyThe facts about phone addiction and a simple step to overcome itSix awesome steps to become more productive and effective todayIf you're keen to see the full transcript and all show note links head to https://lifepilot.co/eps-19-six-steps-to-become-a-time-management-and-productivity-ninja/If you want to finish the year strong, smash out your goals and set yourself up for success in 2024 then come check out my brand new live MOMENTUM experience starting September 30th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we're joined by Jason Kruger, President & Founder at Signature Analytics, a provider of expert-level accounting and business advisory solutions to small and middle-market businesses throughout Southern California and beyond.We talk about:Accounting mistakes commonly made by SaaS foundersThe challenges of balancing CEO optimism with necessary pragmatismAreas successful SaaS CEOs spend the most time onThe collaborative process of developing KPIsThe trouble with viewing accounting as a necessary evil

It's episode 300! But how is Nicole STILL SINGLE?  On this milestone occasion, she's joined by her best friend Sasheer Zamata (co-host of Best Friends) to get to the bottom of it. In this special retrospective, they explore:How Nicole's dating life has evolved with the podcastThe highs and lows of her love lifeTheir favorite dates they've been onThe best dating advice they've receivedTheir new favorite sex toys they've been usingAnd they answer your questions about whether you should call out cheating in other people's relationships, dating someone with a bad social media persona, and their thoughts on Tinx's Box Theory.We're back in the studio, and folks, the energy is unhinged. You don't want to miss this one. Be sure to check out Sasheer's new special, THE FIRST WOMAN, available at 800 Pound Gorilla.  Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: podswag.com/datemeNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 

Despite traveling to 102 countries and scuba-diving with shark countless times, writer and travel expert Lisa Niver wouldn't call herself “brave”. She prefers “brave-ish”. As Lisa explains in her memoir Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, cultivating bravery is like planting seeds—it takes patience and practice to see it grow. Years later, the fruits of those seeds have led Lisa on an incredible journey of self-discovery, adventure, and transformation. In this captivating episode, Lisa reminds us that it's never too late to live our own "Brave-ish" life, explore the world, and create the life we dream of. In addition, Erin and Lisa discuss:Lisa's transformation and liberation after getting divorced at 47Her pursuit of 50 new adventures before turning 50 and the lessons she learned along the wayThe significance of self-care, rest, and reflection in achieving personal growthRedefining bravery as a muscle that grows through practice and facing fearsThe power of embracing change, stepping out of our comfort zones, and taking challenges head-onThe importance of honest self-assessment, finding balance between adventure and communityCrafting a unique, unconventional life pathOUR GUEST: Lisa Niver, an award-winning travel expert, has explored 102 countries on six continents. A University of Pennsylvania graduate, she spent seven years sailing with cruise lines like Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean, and three years backpacking across Asia. Her articles appear in esteemed publications like AARP and WIRED, and she hosts the podcast Make Your Own Map, featuring interviews with figures like Deepak Chopra and Olympic medalists. With multiple journalism awards and finalist recognition, Niver is also a #3 travel influencer in 2023. She shares her insights on KTLA TV, YouTube (2 million views), and in her memoir "Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty."Want more Lisa? Find her online at http://wesaidgotravel.com/ and follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaniver TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisaniver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.niver Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisaniver YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaNiver Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wesaidgotravel/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaellenniver/ You can find her book at: https://lisaniver.com/braveish/Want more Hotter Than Ever? Find us online at www.hotterthaneverpod.com and sign up for our mailing list! Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotterthaneverpod/ TikTok:

ABOUT DAN HABERKOSTDan Haberkost is the owner of Front Range Land LLC and has managed to build an impressive real estate business and portfolio that allows him the freedom to live and work where he wants well within his 20s. Dan's first foray into the world of real estate investing was as a teenager when he managed a portfolio of properties for his employer at the time, while still in high school. Dan took the lessons he learned from these early experiences and brought them into his own business allowing him to shorten the learning curve and make an enormous amount of progress in just a few years which has given him complete freedom in his mid-twenties.       THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:     Dan's journey to real estateBuying his first duplex in OhioMeeting his mentor on land developmentAbout Front Range land and what they doHouse development routeOn Having the right contractor Criteria of land they are looking forThe caveat of developing entry-level housingOther properties in his portfolioAbout the dealLocation, specs, and how he came across the dealFinancing and unit mixImprovements and rehab done to the propertyChallenges and issues dealt with Cashflow and returnsDiving into people's motivations and perspective Using references with previous dealsHow to properly communicate with sellersWhat's the future plan with this deal?How to go about looking for the land Due diligence checklistNuances of land investmentCurrent projects they are working onThe biggest takeaway from this dealConnect with Dan    KEY QUOTE: “In the context of investing, things are very much delayed gratification. I try to think in terms of decades which is easier said than done. So, at the moment when things are going wrong, keep the big picture in mind.”  SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: What began as a small side business investing in rental properties has evolved into an active land and development business that continually fuels the acquisition of more rentals. Dan owns and operates Front Range Land LLC which focuses on investing in land all over the country.     ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.     #realestateinvesting #RealEstate #REInvestors #duplex #land #LandDevelopment #LandAcquisition #DirectToSeller #NewConstruction #Portfolio #craigslist #PreSold #DueDiligence #ColoradoSprings #contractor #SellerFinanced #EntryLevelHousing #ConstructionHomes #VacantLand #landowners #rehab #PassiveInvesting #LongTermWealth #CashFlow #DealDeepDive #PassiveWealth #FinancialFreedom #newepisode #podcasting #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork  CONNECT WITH DAN HABERKOST: Website: https://danhaberkost.comLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-haberkost-68b03371/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.haberkost.3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danhaberkost/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuuz5cjERLvfV5vb6ZCjN3Q          CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/      For information on Portland Property Management:  ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties      Westside Investors Network  ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  

There is a metaphor that comes out of ancient wisdom traditions of a bird. One wing of the bird represents wisdom and the other represents compassion. In order to fly the bird needs both wings. Like the bird, as people and leaders, cultivating wisdom and compassion in our lives, and in our organizations may help us to realize our potential. This metaphor serves as the centerpiece of our conversation today as Dr. Leah Weiss and Jerry Colonna dive deep into the power of compassion at work.This episode is the third installment of a 4-part series showcasing leading researchers and practitioners who are exploring themes related to compassion, courage, and living with a more open, kind, and loving stance toward the world. The first two episodes featured Sharon Salzberg and Barbara Fredrickson, as well as James Doty and Jacinta Jiménez. In this deep and inspiring conversation Leah and Jerry share: Why they have infused compassion and mindfulness so centrally in their work with leaders and organizationsWhy empathy, safety, love, and belonging may be the most important qualities for leaders to focus onThe role of suffering and a broken heart in compassionate leadershipUsing work as a crucible for realizing our potentialThe power of asking open questions, slowing down, and listening deeplyHow to navigate anger in organizationsReflections and insights on opening the heart in difficult conversationsThe importance of kinship and recognizing our shared common humanity**Please note: In this conversation Jerry and Leah share past experiences related to acute mental health issues and suicide. There is a possibility that some may find parts of this episode triggering. Please listen at your own discretion and in a caring and supportive way for you. Additionally, if you or someone you know is experiencing mental health issues, including those related to suicide please reach out for help. The International Association for Suicide Prevention is one organization that offers lots of free support, helplines, and resources globally. You can find them at https://www.iasp.info/ **More about Jerry:Jerry Colonna is the CEO, and co-founder, of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm whose coaches and facilitators are committed to the notion that better humans make better leaders. For nearly 20 years, he has used the knowledge gained as an investor, an executive, and a board member for more than 100 organizations to help entrepreneurs and others to lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity. Previous to his career as a coach he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JPMP from Flatiron Partners. For more on Jerry please visit reboot.ioMore about Leah:Dr. Leah Weiss is a researcher, lecturer, consultant, and author. She teaches Compassionate Leadership at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She is a founding faculty member of Stanford's Compassion Cultivation Program. In 2019, she co-founded Skylyte, a company that specializes in using the latest neuroscience and behavior change to empower high-performing leaders and managers to prevent burnout for themselves and their teams. Leah has taught and spoken in over 75 organizations across sectors. Her work has been covered by news outlets around the world, including BBC, the New York Times, TED, the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, and countless others. For more about Leah visit: https://leahweissphd.com/Interested in the Practicing Courage Community? Join here!Support the show

What does it mean to find “the lid to your pot?” Bela Gandhi, founder of Smart Dating Academy, shares her journey from business school to unlocking her gift for igniting meaningful connections. From her work with countless clients, Bela delivers insights on love, attachment, and embracing the best version of ourselves on the journey to finding lasting happiness. Bela takes the reins as your love life's personal trainer in this transformational conversation with Erin. They delve deep into relationships, from the evolutionary roots of our romantic preferences, to the impact of family dynamics on dating patterns, and so much more, including:Unmasking the truth behind relationship failuresWhy someone “good on paper” is not always worth the paper it's written onThe fascinating role of DNA in our dating preferences, including the allure of tall menUnderstanding the difference between what we think we want vs. what we truly need for lasting loveDiscovering your "elevator people" and aligning happiness with potential partnersBreaking free from destructive relationship cycles fueled by family of origin dynamicsDebunking misconceptions about attraction and chemistry Why we're acculturated to want the wrong things in a relationshipWhy Bela has her clients wait 15+ dates before exploring physical intimacy (WHAT?!) and the importance of standing in your emotional strengthRedefining relationships as fundamentally contractual and knowing when to renegotiate those contractsOUR GUEST: Bela Gandhi is a born cupid with a gift for helping people find love. Her matchmaking journey began in college when she had a lightning bolt moment, predicting a perfect match for her roommate who eventually got married and had beautiful kids. While getting degrees in Finance and German and working in Mergers & Acquisitions, Bela's passion for matchmaking persisted. After her family business was acquired, she founded Smart Dating Academy in 2009, incorporating online dating into her proven process. Now, with a life she adores, a fantastic husband, and two amazing kids, Bela is dedicated to spreading love and helping others find their perfect match.Want more Bela? Find her online at http://www.smartdatingacademy.com/ and follow her on:Smart Dating Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-dating-academy-the-podcast/id1583496218?uo=4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIAVW4NhaLg7TbTJSVZlew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartdatingacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelaGandhiLove Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartdatingacademy Want more Hotter Than Ever? Find us online at www.hotterthaneverpod.com and sign up for our mailing list! Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotterthaneverpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotterthaneverpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChwbEXbAVqoNYd_g5ok7VPg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090728330453

In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel opens up about an area of discomfort in her life, sharing her journey of embracing vulnerability and building stronger connections. Stepping out of your comfort zone and letting your guard down takes courage to become a confident woman. In this episode, you'll discover:How leaning into discomfort can lead to personal growth and stronger connectionsThe importance of embracing vulnerability to build authentic relationshipsHaving the courage to be real and face challenges head-onThe power of rejecting perfectionism and connecting with others through shared vulnerabilityRemember, we don't connect by being perfect. We connect by being real.Links to Check Out:Grab your copy of Rachel's best-selling book, Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love, AND get a gift with your purchase.Be sure to check out the limited-time, Fit From Within: 60 Days to Finding Freedom journal and start creating healthy habits and a balanced lifestyle from the inside out.Check out I Am Athletics - a lifestyle and activewear apparel brand for The Confident Woman. Order Today & Save 20% - Promo Code: TCW20Check out some of Rachel's favorite things at iamrachelbrooks.com/favoritethingsDownload your FREE Confidence Booster BundleJoin The Confident Woman Community on Facebook here!Connect with Rachel:FacebookInstagram

Jimmi Toro survived hundreds of episodes of ritualistic sexual abuse and torture.  In this episode of Linda's Corner, he helps us identify what trauma really is and how to heal from it.  In his book "HEAL," Jimmi uses his art and stories to describe his journey through the horrors of extreme childhood abuse and the painful yet magical healing process.He explains the realities of childhood trauma, its physical & mental effects, the suppression of memories, and how they resurface. Finally, he gets into the complex struggle of recovery while bringing hope to those suffering by telling 22 traumatic stories, ranging from shockingly awful to emotionally abusive, and how he released the stored trauma to heal.He speaks about pushing through your fears, facing your own personal dragons, and conquering the fate that life throws at you.  All levels of trauma can be turned into your own personal power.  Fight for a cause, and give your life more purpose on the heels of and during your healing.  You can learn more about Jimmi and his book "HEAL" on his website www.jimmitoro.com.  Some of the highlights Jimmi shares:The reality of sadistic torture and abuse of childrenHow to face trauma head onThe magical healing effects from empowering and providing safety to "little you"  What it's like to have suppressed memories begin to resurface  - the physical, mental, and emotional effectsHow to identity what trauma really is and how to heal from itAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.

In today's solo, Kelli emboldens you to challenge the notion that change and new choices are 'too hard.' She argues it's often easier to take a new path and experience a fresh outcome rather than settle for the status quo. Kelli highlights that the difference between those who love their lives and those who don't is their commitment to themselves, willingness to face fear, and perseverance in the face of discomfort. She urges you to embody this attitude, lean into the fire, and keep pushing through challenges. You'll explore the idea of reframing 'hard' things and the power of quiet introspection. Everything you want is on the other side of what you think is hard.Today on The Naked Mama:Challenging the 'too hard' narrative surrounding change and new choicesThe importance of staying committed to oneself and facing fear head-onThe value of embracing discomfort and personal growthHow to stay resilient and go deeper when things get challengingUnderstanding how to reframe 'hard' experiencesThis show is supported by:Cured Nutrition | Visit curednutrition.com and use the code KELLIT for 20% off.Organifi | Go to organifi.com/kellimoore for 20% off your order, or use the code KELLIMOORE at checkout.Follow Kelli:Soul Strategy: Join the WaitlistInstagram: @kellitmoore This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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We must remind our problems that nothing is impossible for God. Join us on the podcast today!"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy —think about such things." – Philippians 4:8*Today's devotional based onThe 40 Day Joy Challenge for Moms! You may find it on Amazon HERE!

Hey friend! Welcome to episode 210 of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). Perfectionism. How do you feel about it? Do you identify as having perfectionist tendencies? I sure do, but not in the way that I used to think about it. You see, I'm not a very tidy person and am quite happy to leave things at a place of 'good enough'. But, and this is a big but, my inner critic laid clues that suggested perfectionism was showing up in another way and causing a lot of inner turmoil in the process. So, let's talk about it.In this episode you'll hear:What perfectionism really is (it's not just outward order)The false premise that all perfectionism is built onThe difference between values and rules (one of these things is not like the other)The role of self-compassion in navigating perfectionist qualitiesWhy movement and self-care are wonderful training grounds for recovery from perfectionism.Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram or via my website. Want the video version? Come follow over on YouTube.Let's stay in touch! You can sign up to my newsletter, Simple Shifts to SelfKind Habits, here.Curious about working together? Find all the details here.

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Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of The Female Empowered Podcast. In this episode, we will be talking about how you can scale your small business and if it is the right time to hire a Director of Operations or an Executive Assistant.Why This Episode Is Important  The topic today is what the women in our Inner Circle program really work on after they surpassed the $200,000 mark. What they are looking to do is to remove themselves from the day-to-day operations.So, a lot of times, we help them figure out what kinds of additional support do they need for their business so that they can free up some of their time and focus on scaling the business even more.Let's dive into:Introduction to the topicThe different roles women need in their businessWhen is it time to consider bringing on additional members to your teamMy own experience in adding additional members to the teamDifferentiating if you need a Chief Operating Officer or an Executive AssistantWhy I am a big proponent for hiring a Chief Operating Officer or an Executive AssistantThe Chief Operating Officer – when you need one onThe rapid growth mode and severe lack of systems and structuresMy experience in hiring my first COOWhat the COO works onThe pay rate for a COO and hiring a fractional COO to save moneyWhat is An Executive Assistant and a Virtual AssistantHaving an executive assistant helps you with time management,The other things that an executive assistant can help you withAn executive assistant are more of task-oriented and are not working on the growth and strategy of your businessBenefits of having an executive assistantMy own experience in having an executive assistantThe 80-20 rule for business ownersExecutive assistants are less strategic and more of executorsChief Operating Officers are both strategic and executorsQuestions you need to ask so you know who you really need in your businessFiguring out if your business has a structure to put people in the right seatsThe pay rate basis for an Executive AssistantImportance of hiring someone with the best price point, who is efficient, and who can give back your timeAsking for help is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength and one of the smartest business decisions you can makeIf you are interested in discussing a little bit more about this or this is something you are interested in learning, visit www.christagurka.com/ or DM me on Instagram.Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at Christa@pilatesinthegrove.com!

Dungeons & Dragons & so onThe basic structure of Dungeons & Dragons lends itself perfectly to film adaptation. Why did it take so long to do this successfully? Probably because the first people who tried it all the way back in the year 2000 shat the bed, inspiring risk-averse studios to avoid the IP for 20 years. Hallelujah! The curse is broken! Listen in if you want to hear CJ nail the nerdery by pointing out all the RPG-lover easter eggs, while Jordan breaks down what makes the script so satisfying.Also, tell your friends: Nerd Critic is going to be the biggest movie podcast in the world. Soon, now. Very soon.In the meantime, here's a link to a better movie podcast, if you're in the market.Us, elsewhere:CJ's book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/8nqtUL2Dispatches from Inner Space (Jordan's Substack):thedispatches.substack.comBy the Books (Jordan's other Substack):bythebooks.substack.comAnd as always…If you have comments, questions, recommendations for future episodes — whatever! — please drop us a line. You can even send us an audio recording and we'll almost certainly put it in the show. And then you'd be famous, which everyone knows is what you really want. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Welcome to this week's solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast, where I'm sharing what's been going on behind the scenes this April. After a live launch in March I intentionally planned a quiet April, but I've still been busy working on some larger projects (and of course supporting my lovely 1:1 clients).I hope you enjoy hearing about what's been going on over at The Ambitious Introvert® HQ, and perhaps take this episode as permission to plan a quieter month when you need one!Tune in to find out:The tech issues I've had and the impact that had on the podcastWhat's going to be different about The Ambitious Introvert® Academy from now onThe new piece of software I'm excited to bring into my businessThe Quiet Power Mastermind, which will be beginning in JuneWhy I retired my weekly Friday email (and what I'll be sending instead)The ritual I treated myself to again this month (and what I might be buying soon)CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkJoin the email list hereTHE QUIET POWER MASTERMINDIf you're looking to scale your business or close to being fully booked, The Quiet Power Mastermind was created just for you. You can find the details here.PREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or applying for The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcx

Do you ever struggle with scheduling sex because you're afraid that when the time comes you might not like feel like it and you don't want to get your partner's hopes up? Or you hold yourself back from a midday makeout sesh or big french kiss because you know it'' be met with a knowing grin and “Oh I see what's going on” suggestion - and to be honest you just don't know if you want to? Or maybe you have with all good intention been into it and then along the way you simply aren't feeling it anymore, but it is easier to go along than stop things.Then you have to listen to this episode. Subconscious fears about not wanting to disappoint your partner, give the wrong idea or lock yourself into something you aren't so sure about are keeping you from feeling more desire.And the solution is simply. Listen in to find out what it is.What You'll Learn from this Episode:Why giving yourself permission to change your mind is VITAL to feeling more turned onThe emotional responsibility women take on, especially when it comes to sexHow you are unintentionally being dishonest and what you need to do to become a trustworthy lover againFeatured on the Show:FRESH your free mini-course to create novelty with your longtime lover: https://www.daniellesavory.com/join-freshGot topic ideas? Questions? Send my way at team@daniellesavory.comEnjoying the podcast?Make sure you don't miss a single episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, RSS, or follow on Spotify.It would mean so much to me if you could leave a review!Let me know your thoughts on this episode by contacting team@daniellesavory.com!

Episode 2275: Taking OnThe Federal Reserve; The Culture War Predominates Everywhere

We discuss what is happening on the ground in battleground states ahead of the 2022 elections. Our guests are: Eli Crane, Richard Baris, Brian Kennedy, Kyle LabrueStay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/joinAired On: 7/28/2022Watch:On the Web: http://www.warroom.orgOn Gettr: @WarRoomOn Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bioOn TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews

We discuss the border, energy, the economy and more.  Our Guests Are: Michael Yon, Savanah Hernandez, Todd Bensman, Phillip Patrick, Dave Walsh, Mike Davis, Jay Ellis Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 6/22/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Gettr: @WarRoom On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

We discuss the border, energy, the economy and more.  Our Guests Are: Michael Yon, Savanah Hernandez, Todd Bensman, Phillip Patrick, Dave Walsh, Mike Davis, Jay Ellis Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 6/22/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Gettr: @WarRoom On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews