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Today's guest is Jennifer Capozzi, an IFBB Bikini Pro, wife, mom of two, certified personal trainer, and Bombshell Fitness coach who has been coaching for more than 13 years. Originally from Queens, New York, she now calls the East End of Long Island home. Fitness has been a constant throughout her life, and she has built a career around helping both everyday women and competitive athletes become stronger, build muscle, and create sustainable lifestyles. Her competitive bodybuilding journey began more than a decade ago at the 2013 Brooklyn Grand Prix, and she has competed extensively across the NPC, including numerous Masters and Open competitions never placing out of top 5. After years of competing, multiple national-level placings, and coming close to the top of her divisions, she ultimately earned her IFBB Pro Card at the 2024 Masters Nationals in Pittsburgh, winning the Masters 40+ division. She made her professional debut in 2025 at the GRL PWR Pro, competing in Masters 40+. She is passionate about bodybuilding as an art form and believes that strength, discipline, and consistency can help women build not only their physiques, but also their confidence.   QUICK RECAP: The episode featured a conversation between Celeste and IFBB Bikini Pro Jennifer Capozzi, who shared her journey from starting bodybuilding in 2013 to earning her pro card in 2024. Jennifer discussed the challenges of balancing competition with motherhood, the evolution of the bikini division, and the importance of discipline and consistency. She emphasized the role of support systems, communication, and self-talk in overcoming doubts and achieving long-term goals. Jennifer also spoke about her coaching philosophy, which focuses on listening and meeting clients where they are, and encouraged women to pursue competition if they feel the calling. The conversation covered her experiences backstage, the changes in the sport, and her future aspirations, including competing at the Masters Olympia.   Celeste interviewed Jennifer Capozzi, an IFBB Bikini Pro and personal trainer, discussing her competitive bodybuilding journey spanning over a decade. Jennifer shared her pre-stage routine, which involves breathwork to manage nerves and focus on the hard work already completed. She explained how her approach to competition has evolved over time, learning to transform anxiety into positive energy and use feedback from placements to drive continuous improvement rather than get discouraged by consistent second-place finishes. Jennifer's Bodybuilding Journey Jennifer discussed how she discovered bodybuilding after growing up in a very active family with three brothers, where she was the only girl and participated in all their sports and activities. She began bodybuilding in 2013 after her brother-in-law, an Olympic and IFBB pro bodybuilder, encouraged her to try it, and she won her first show, which motivated her to continue. Jennifer managed to balance training with being a mother of two young children by preparing family meals together and incorporating healthy eating habits for everyone. Bodybuilding Division Evolution Discussion Jennifer discussed the evolution of bodybuilding, particularly in the bikini division, noting how competitors have become larger over time. She explained how the introduction of the Fit Model division created more opportunities for athletes, allowing them to focus on building muscle while maintaining an artistic approach without the extreme demands of traditional bikini competition. Jennifer emphasized that both divisions require significant dedication and commitment, with the goal of continuous improvement rather than maintaining a specific body standard. Competitor's Journey to Professional Success Jennifer shared her journey from her first nervous competition to becoming a professional competitor, describing how she overcame initial anxiety and developed discipline through structured training and diet. She explained that seeing herself on stage successfully motivated her to pursue professional competition, and she eventually joined the Bombshell team where she now coaches others. Jennifer described her personal mission as helping women find their strength and voice while balancing life responsibilities, noting how her own journey has prepared her to mentor other competitors. Balancing Bodybuilding with Motherhood Jennifer discussed her journey balancing bodybuilding with motherhood, emphasizing the importance of communication and support from her family. She shared how she overcame initial mom guilt by explaining her passion to her children and husband, who accommodated her schedule by planning around her competitions and providing emotional support. Jennifer noted that her children now understand the dedication required in competitive sports through their own dance training, which involves similar time commitments and physical demands. Bodybuilding Family Support Discussion Jennifer discussed how her daughters help with posing and guidance during her bodybuilding competitions, though they sometimes get frustrated when she doesn't pick up techniques as quickly as they do. She explained that her daughters specialize in lyrical and contemporary dance rather than ballet or tap. Jennifer also shared that her husband has been a strong support throughout their 22-year marriage, helping with meal preparation and maintaining open communication, which they both consider essential for their relationship. Managing Competitive Goals Strategically Jennifer discussed strategies for managing social relationships while pursuing a competitive goal, emphasizing the importance of clear communication with supportive friends and family about her vision. She advised finding alternative social activities beyond traditional dining and drinking, and suggested focusing on appreciation rather than demanding more sacrifices from loved ones. Jennifer also shared her approach to overcoming doubts and emotional exhaustion during her long-term competitive efforts, describing how morning self-talk and meditation helped her maintain motivation and focus on her goals. Bodybuilding Life Skills Transfer Celeste and Jennifer discussed how the discipline and structure developed through bodybuilding transfers to other areas of life, including work and parenting. Jennifer explained how maintaining routines and proper nutrition has helped her children excel in activities like dance and school. They also discussed how bodybuilding taught Jennifer the importance of patience and proper nutrition, which she applies to daily life and considers a form of self-care. Bodybuilding Competition Experience Jennifer described her experience winning a pro card at a bodybuilding competition in Pittsburgh, where she was called out on stage multiple times and ultimately achieved her goal. After winning her pro card, she competed in the Girl Power show where she placed 8th, receiving feedback to come back bigger. Jennifer expressed interest in competing at the Girl Power show again in 2027, citing the all-female atmosphere, supportive team environment, and positive experience at the Orlando venue as reasons for wanting to return. Pro Competition Training and Goals Jennifer shared her experience transitioning from amateur to professional competition, describing how the longer stage time in the pro division allowed her to enjoy the moment more and connect with judges. She outlined her current training approach with Jessica, focusing on a 5-day split routine and consistent nutrition, while working to develop her glutes and shoulders for future bikini competition success. Jennifer expressed her long-term goal of qualifying for the Masters Olympia and her passion for coaching other women toward their fitness and competition goals, emphasizing the importance of building daily habits and mental toughness. Competitor Challenges and Coaching Strategies Jennifer discussed the challenges competitors face, particularly issues with family support and making excuses to avoid following through with their fitness goals. She emphasized the importance of maintaining some structure and discipline, even if it's just 10 minutes of activity. Jennifer identified listening as the key difference between good and great coaching, and shared her approach to having difficult conversations with clients about realistic goals and timelines. Aspiring Competitors Coaching Advice Jennifer shared advice for aspiring competitors, emphasizing the importance of following through on visions, finding a good coach, and starting with local competitions. She discussed her preference for training core and glutes, and mentioned her memorable first competition and pro win experience. Jennifer also provided her social media handles for people to connect with her and learn more about her coaching services. CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jennifercapozzi_ifbbpro/?hl=en WEBSITE WITH ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/Jenncapozzi CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website:http://www.celestial.fit Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links:http://www.celestial.fit/links.htm

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260828dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 16:19 An Open Door Have you ever been locked out? Perhaps you forgot your keys or found yourself standing outside a door you could not open. Jesus used the image of keys to describe one of the greatest gifts he gives: the “keys of the kingdom of heaven.” Keys open doors. The “keys of the kingdom” open the door to God’s forgiveness through the message of Jesus Christ. That may sound surprising. Many people assume Christianity is mostly about rules. The Bible certainly teaches right and wrong, but its central message is not, “Here are the rules.” Its central message is, “Here is your Savior.” Jesus came to unlock the prison of guilt, shame, and death. He offers forgiveness freely because he has already paid for our sins on the cross. No one is beyond his mercy. No mistake is too great. No past is too broken. Wherever the good news of Jesus is proclaimed, the door to God's grace is opened. What an incredible privilege it is to use these keys. The greatest gift we can offer another person is not advice, entertainment, or even friendship, important as those are. The greatest gift is Jesus Christ himself. The good news about Jesus Christ is “the power of God for salvation” because God himself works through his Word. The world offers countless temporary solutions. Jesus offers everlasting forgiveness. The world promises self-improvement. Jesus gives a new creation. The world speaks about success. Jesus speaks peace to guilty consciences. Someone you know needs that peace today. Perhaps God is inviting you to be the one who opens the conversation, extends the invitation, or shares the promise of forgiveness in Christ. The keys are meant to be used. Open the door with joy. “For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved'” (Romans 10:13). Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for opening the door to God's forgiveness. Help me trust in the gift you freely offer and lead me to know the joy of belonging to you. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Locker Room is BACK for Season 3! Taylor Lewan, Will Compton, and Josh Pate kick off the college football season with their biggest futures bets. The boys break down every conference from the SEC and Big Ten to the ACC and Big 12, lock in their College Football Playoff predictions, make their national championship futures picks, and debate who's taking home the Heisman Trophy this season. Place your bets accordingly. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 16:35 SEC Champions 42:26 ACC Champions 57:00 Big 12 Champions 1:07:12 Big 10 Champions 1:45:00 Playoff Futures 1:47:00 National Championship Futures 1:56:00 Heisman Winners Futures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Locker Room is BACK for Season 3! Taylor Lewan, Will Compton, and Josh Pate kick off the college football season with their biggest futures bets. The boys break down every conference from the SEC and Big Ten to the ACC and Big 12, lock in their College Football Playoff predictions, make their national championship futures picks, and debate who's taking home the Heisman Trophy this season. Place your bets accordingly. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 16:35 SEC Champions 42:26 ACC Champions 57:00 Big 12 Champions 1:07:12 Big 10 Champions 1:45:00 Playoff Futures 1:47:00 National Championship Futures 1:56:00 Heisman Winners Futures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About this episode:   As electric scooters and bikes explode in popularity in cities across the globe, concerns about safety abound. Early data shows that injuries from collisions and falls on these devices can include severe head trauma and injuries to internal organs, culminating in increased visits to the hospital. In this episode: Road safety expert Johnathon Ehsani provides an epidemiological overview of the safety data and offers advice for parents and policymakers to prevent injuries. Guest:  Johnathon Ehsani, PhD, MPH, is an internationally recognized road safety researcher and an associate professor in Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host:  Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Show links and related content:  E-Scooters and Micromobility Are Potential Public Health Game Changers for Transportation and Equity—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Injuries From Electric Bikes and Scooters: Illinois, U.S., 2021–2023—American Journal of Preventive Medicine Crash-Related Protective and Risky Behaviors Among Micromobility Riders: A Nationally Representative Survey—American Journal of Public Health Riding an electric scooter: the rules—gov.uk Should Cities Be Welcoming Autonomous Vehicles?—Public Health On Call (July 2026) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

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Meri Crouley joins Michael Jaco for a faith-filled conversation about prophetic revelation, the Kingdom of God and what she sees unfolding in this extraordinary moment. Meri shares her spiritual insights on God's movement, the coming Kingdom, awakening, discernment and the role believers are being called to step into now. This is a conversation about recognizing the times, standing boldly in faith and preparing for what Meri sees coming next. Michael and Meri also look ahead to Open The Heavens Branson, presented by Meri Crouley Ministries on October 2–3, 2026 at The Mansion Theatre in Branson, Missouri. The gathering will feature dynamic speakers, Spirit-filled worship, five sessions, prophetic impartation and an exclusive film screening. General admission is free with registration, with VIP admission also available.

⭐️ Enrollment is OPEN for the Vedic Astrology Mentorship until Friday:https://www.quietmindastrology.com/me...Enrollment closes Friday at midnight PDT.This workshop teaches a practical path for bringing planets, signs, houses, and timing into a whole-chart reading. Work with the Big Three, the Five Is to give great readings, the Seven Steps to Become Your Own Astrologer, and the workshop Q&A.Timestamps:02:20 Welcome06:05 I Help People Get Feedback Like This08:51 Your Intention for Today16:07 My Intention Is to Help You17:59 Start Reading Charts27:44 Start Interpreting Charts35:46 Western vs. Vedic41:17 The 5 Levels of Astrologers45:06 The Rise of AI and the Need for Emotional Intelligence50:32 Would You Call Yourself an Astrologer?01:00:05 The 5 Levels of Astrologers01:19:11 7 Steps to Become Your Own Astrologer01:30:14 5 Pillars to Give Great Readings01:38:54 Practice: Interpreting the Big Three01:51:57 Integrating Your Big Three01:54:49 Vedic Astrology Mentorship02:24:53 Workshop Integration and Q&A02:26:48 Combining Western and Vedic Astrology02:31:47 When Your Vedic Placements Do Not Resonate02:32:23 Rahu on the Ascendant02:34:07 Why Include the Outer Planets?02:36:27 Several Grahas in One House02:41:14 Converting Western and Vedic Placements02:49:44 Shared Placements Within Families02:54:57 Birth-Time Rectification02:59:44 An Eclipse Activating the Sun03:01:13 Venus Dasha, Sade Sati, and Planetary Context03:04:44 Venus Remedies and Working With Desire03:14:03 How Dasha Dates Are Calculated03:20:55 Dasha Sandhi and Life Transitions03:27:16 Vedic Astrocartography03:30:13 How an Incorrect Birth Time Changes the Chart03:32:18 Final Questions and Closing⭐️ Vedic Astrology Mentorship:https://www.quietmindastrology.com/me...This episode & Enrollment closes Friday at midnight PDT.

Do most people really need to eat less protein to live longer? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher responds to a new review getting attention for the claim that protein restriction may extend lifespan, and explains why that message can be misleading for older adults, active people, and anyone focused on metabolic health.Dr. Scher walks through the biology behind the headlines, including mTOR, FGF21, animal research, and the limits of applying rodent data directly to humans. He also explains why adequate protein becomes more important with age, especially for preserving muscle, reducing frailty risk, supporting insulin sensitivity, and maintaining independence.He covers:Why “eat less protein” headlines can miss important contextWhat mTOR and FGF21 have to do with protein restriction and longevityWhy rodent studies do not always translate cleanly to human healthHow sarcopenia and anabolic resistance change protein needs with ageWhy the protein RDA is a minimum, not a personalized target for health optimizationHow muscle supports glucose control and insulin sensitivityWhy protein needs depend on age, activity level, metabolic health, pregnancy, recovery, and training statusHow exercise, fasting, and lower insulin may influence similar cellular pathways without sacrificing adequate proteinProtein needs are personal. A sedentary 35-year-old, a 70-year-old trying to preserve muscle, an athlete, and someone recovering from illness are not all aiming for the same target. Age, activity, metabolic health, and muscle goals should shape the conversation.

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Dolly Parton died at age 80, just months after telling fans in May that her whole system was out of whack and she needed to slow down for treatment, with no official cause of death released yet. Chalene Johnson also breaks down the Callaway Golf ad pulled within hours of airing, where Good Good cofounder Garrett Clark tackles professional golfer Alexis Mistowski over a driver, and asks the uncomfortable question critics won't touch. Plus, the backlash Chalene got for wearing Meta smart glasses, and why she isn't backing down. Then, the latest from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, where defense attorney Reddington's cross examination of the prosecution's expert witness may have just changed the case, backed by brand new 2026 research out of UCL on how postpartum psychosis actually works. Topics discussed: Dolly Parton, Callaway Golf, Good Good, Garrett Clark, Alexis Mistowski, Chip Brewer, PGA Tour, Meta glasses, Ray-Ban Meta, Kylie Jenner, Lindsay Clancy, Patrick Clancy, Cora Clancy, Dawson Clancy, Callan Clancy, Dr. Mack, Dr. Helbron, postpartum psychosis, UCL research, GoFundMe, Heard foundation. Join Chalene on Patreon her private podcast to hear all the latest on the Penthouse Drama and upcoming episode Session with a Renowned Pet Psychic  

Hot dog, hot dog, hot DIGGIDY DOG! We have the Hot Dog Expert of all Hot Dog Experts in chambers with us to clear an ALL-HOT DOG DOCKET! Or, a hot DOG-cket! That's right, we got JAMIE LOFTUS (RAW DOG: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs, Sixteenth Minute, Aack Cast)! Jamie helps us advise on questions like: is ketchup ever okay on a hot dog? What about mayonnaise? Why do condiments on hot dogs provoke such strong reactions - heck, why are hot dogs themselves so polarizing? She also dives in to the history of competitive hot dog eating, the giant confetti-filled hot dog in Times Square, and tells us what actually goes down in the Wienermobile's infamous “Meat Seat.” Open up and take a big bite of meaty justice on this episode of Judge John Hodgman! Watch Judge John Hodgman put together Sweden's favorite hot dog, Tunnbrödsrulle, in the WERU kitchen on TikTok! Follow Jamie on Instagram: @jamiechristsuperstar Buy Raw Dog here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/raw-dog-by-jamie-loftus Pre-order Jamie's new book The Tower here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250480422/thetower ---Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here!

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Country-music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. The New Yorker’s Lauren Michele Jackson explains how Parton's warmth and many songs made her beloved across America. A new study found that at least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had signs of CTE, the degenerative brain disease linked to head trauma. NPR’s Becky Sullivan says the real number could be higher. The Pentagon fired the top editor and the publisher of Stars and Stripes, as well as a reporter, raising questions about the paper’s independence. The Washington Post’s Scott Nover discusses what’s behind the firings. Plus, Darline Graham won a Senate primary in South Carolina, Pennsylvania reported its first measles-related deaths in decades, and Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz rallied back to win their first mixed-doubles appearance at the U.S. Open. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

In this bonus episode, Andrew tells the story of the most stressful morning he’s had in a long time, and it all started with something small that ended up in a place he couldn’t reach. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make your English more natural and to improve your listening fluency. The brand new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. Tell us about your own terrible morning! Record a two-minute audio story and Andrew might share it in a future episode: Record your story here. Study Materials for This Episode The interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary are free for everyone. No membership needed. The comprehension quiz and the PDF study guide download are for Culips members. Become a Culips member to get study materials for every episode, live speaking classes, ad-free audio, member-only perks, and more. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Keep an ear out for these expressions during the episode: Wiggle room Flush TMI Minuscule To fall between the cracks To lull someone to sleep To emit Tongs To rig up A last ditch effort

This week on The Business of Watches, we're getting a preview and history lesson of Geneva Watch Days. Born in the dark days of the pandemic in 2020, it was a new kind of watch industry gathering, that prioritized access and community over exclusivity. Jean-Christophe Babin, the former Chief Executive Officer of Bulgari, has been there from the beginning. He tells us why Geneva Watch Days started and why it's still needed. We discuss what to expect at this year's event and what the future of watch industry events might bring.  With some 71 brands exhibiting, GWD has more marques than that other big watch show in Geneva that happens each spring, but it's very different in tone and feel. Using a 'decentralized' concept, brands pay fees based on their size and revenue and the show allows for plenty of smaller, boutique brands to show off their wares.  Open to the general public, it certainly isn't as glitzy nor as pricey an event as some others. Babin says the entire budget of GWD is likely less than the cost of staging and running a major booth at Watches and Wonders.  A veteran who has served as the head of LVMH's watch unit as well the CEO of TAG Heuer, Babin has seen the industry through a myriad of cycles, giving him a unique perspective on where the watch sector has been and where it's going.     Show Notes 0:59 Geneva Watch Days website  2:00 Geneva Watch Days 2020 / 2021 (FHS)  5:06 Geneva Tourism - Geneva Watch Days  9:12 Breitling was a founding member of GWD  10:31 Watches and Wonders  12:45 How Watches and Wonders Remains Worthwhile For Brands Big And Small (Hodinkee)  17:16 Geneva Watch Days Agenda / Panels / Symposiums  19:10 Phillips Geneva Watch Days Auction  For Geneva Watchmaking School  22:15 Geneva.com  24:03 Fondation du Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève  31:18 Ferdinand Berthoud  32:00 FHS Statistics  33:40 The criteria for strengthening Swiss made (FHS)  35:20 Swatch 37:50 Casio mechanical watches  40:30 Swatch X Audemars Piguet 'Royal Pop' (Hodinkee)

Microsoft tries to prove Windows on ARM is ready for prime time, but behind the PR push, unresolved questions about compatibility, branding, and a tepid market threaten to derail the company's ambitions. Also, PowerToys 0.101 is here with Windows Hopper and multiple improvements! Plus, Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac launches. Windows If a Week D falls in the woods and no one installs it, did a Week D really happen? Theory: This is the big one, with the three big changes Microsoft promised this year. Basically, this is Windows 11 version 26H2 Three new builds across Beta, Experimental, and Experimental (26H1) with a modernized AutoPlay experience and a new "Open apps maximized" accessibility feature Microsoft reminds business customers that Windows on Arm is terrific ahead of Nvidia RTX Spark launch Totally coincidental that this happened on the same day that Apple announced a new Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra and M5 Max Microsoft 365 OneDrive for Mac gets native sync engine Proton Mail gets automatic and customizable category filtering AI/dev Bill Gates issues a strong warning on the dangers of AI. And you're not going to believe what number two is WSJ report echoes the complaints that Paul has been making for years. Again Adobe Firefly gets production-quality music, speech, and sound effect generation capabilities Apple Music will start labeling AI-generated music .NET Conf 2026 on track for November with .NET 11 XBOX and gaming XBOX testing long-awaited disc to digital entitlements The ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 is available now for $1299, or in a $2499 bundle Rumor: Microsoft prepping an Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console for November Update: it's real. The XBOX 25th anniversary collection arrives November 13 Microsoft announces (third party) Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection of hardware peripherals IKEA has designed some XBOX-influenced furniture and it is amazing Rockstar Games weighs in on leaks as GTA VI reveal arrives (tomorrow) Commodore announces Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection for PC, consoles NVIDIA brings GeForce Now to Firefox Tips and picks Tip of the week: Expose yourself to other points of view App pick of the week: PowerToys RunAs Radio this week: Security Features of PowerShell 7 with Mike O'Neill Brown liquor pick of the week: SpiceBox Spiced Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

About this episode:   Accumulating research has linked nitrogen dioxide emissions from gas stoves to exacerbated respiratory issues. A recent study from Case Western Reserve University set out to conduct a large analysis of whether switching to electric stoves could improve breathing conditions, but funding was halted just as early results came in showing significantly improved asthma symptoms. In this episode: what this truncated study can tell us about air quality inside our homes and what's lost when public health research is canceled. Guest:  Ana Rule, PhD, MHS, is an associate professor of Environmental Health and Engineering. Host:  Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content:  Asthma Control Before and After Changing Gas Stoves to Electric Stoves—The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology The EPA halted a study on gas stoves and asthma. But even partial results were striking.—Washington Post Gas stoves might pose risks to both our planet and health—The Hub How States Can Better Regulate Indoor Air Quality—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Pop Culture Basement host Mike Jamison to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Green Arrow, layer a black and tan, and read Green Arrow #81. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Oliver Queen is the John McClane of the DC Universe, the best black and tan spoon usage, watching cable at your aunt's house, a Philadelphia therapy session, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Black and Tan Cocktail: Black and Go Birds Ingredients (per drink): 12oz can of Guiness 12oz can or bottle of Yards Pale Ale 1 Pint Glass 1 metal spoon Instructions (per drink) First, pour the Yards Pale Ale directly into the bottom of the glass, this will release enough carbonation to create a little foamy head. Fill the glass halfway. Let it settle for a minute. Then place a spoon rounded-side up inside the glass, with the tip of the spoon pressed against the edge of the glass. Open the Guiness and slowly, carefully pour the stout over the spoon so it fans out over the edges of the spoon. This allows the Guiness to settle on top of the Yards Pale Ale in an even layer, creating a divided black and tan. You can buy a special black and tan spoon, or even bend a regular spoon back so you can fit it inside the glass, but any relatively flat spoon will work. Comic: Green Arrow vol.2 #81, DC Comics, 1993 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Brett can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imagine8design/ and Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/imagine8design.bsky.social Mike Jamison is the host of Pop Culture Basement YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGiUkj-l2ErqwdlCx2oIpQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-basement/id1796270822 Frank's big game speech is from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13, Episode 9 "The Gang Wins the Big Game"

How to navigate customer service and what to ask to avoid chatbots and speak to a real person. Also, an inside look at the popular Asian restaurant chain, "Panda Express". Plus, former tennis players John and Patrick McEnroe break down who the key players are at this year's U.S. Open. And, back-to-school supplies to help parents and students stay organized. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A look at Dolly Parton's more than 50 appearances on TODAY. Also, a new Steals and Deals, with fall's must have fashion and accessories. Plus, tips and tricks for playing cornhole like a pro. And, two recipes from the U.S. Open, classic crab cakes and a tomato and watermelon salad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Microsoft tries to prove Windows on ARM is ready for prime time, but behind the PR push, unresolved questions about compatibility, branding, and a tepid market threaten to derail the company's ambitions. Also, PowerToys 0.101 is here with Windows Hopper and multiple improvements! Plus, Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac launches. Windows If a Week D falls in the woods and no one installs it, did a Week D really happen? Theory: This is the big one, with the three big changes Microsoft promised this year. Basically, this is Windows 11 version 26H2 Three new builds across Beta, Experimental, and Experimental (26H1) with a modernized AutoPlay experience and a new "Open apps maximized" accessibility feature Microsoft reminds business customers that Windows on Arm is terrific ahead of Nvidia RTX Spark launch Totally coincidental that this happened on the same day that Apple announced a new Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra and M5 Max Microsoft 365 OneDrive for Mac gets native sync engine Proton Mail gets automatic and customizable category filtering AI/dev Bill Gates issues a strong warning on the dangers of AI. And you're not going to believe what number two is WSJ report echoes the complaints that Paul has been making for years. Again Adobe Firefly gets production-quality music, speech, and sound effect generation capabilities Apple Music will start labeling AI-generated music .NET Conf 2026 on track for November with .NET 11 XBOX and gaming XBOX testing long-awaited disc to digital entitlements The ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 is available now for $1299, or in a $2499 bundle Rumor: Microsoft prepping an Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console for November Update: it's real. The XBOX 25th anniversary collection arrives November 13 Microsoft announces (third party) Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection of hardware peripherals IKEA has designed some XBOX-influenced furniture and it is amazing Rockstar Games weighs in on leaks as GTA VI reveal arrives (tomorrow) Commodore announces Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection for PC, consoles NVIDIA brings GeForce Now to Firefox Tips and picks Tip of the week: Expose yourself to other points of view App pick of the week: PowerToys RunAs Radio this week: Security Features of PowerShell 7 with Mike O'Neill Brown liquor pick of the week: SpiceBox Spiced Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

Is it too late to start getting healthy? We give 5 research-backed reasons the answer is no — including how frail 90-year-olds got measurably stronger in just eight weeks! And a warm, overdue welcome to the men who've been listening along here all along! This is the last in our Q&A series for National Wellness Month! Next time: back to full-length episodes and the BEEP!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Attention Seniors! It's Never Too Late to Stop Smoking, eurekalert.org Just Engaging in Some Leisure Time Physical Activity Reduces Overall and Cancer-Specific Mortality, ascopost.com High-Intensity Strength Training in Nonagenarians: Effects on Skeletal Muscle, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Exercise Training and Nutritional Supplementation for Physical Frailty in Very Elderly People, nejm.org Association of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Across the Adult Life Course With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Leisure Time Physical Activity and Mortality: A Detailed Pooled Analysis of the Dose-Response Relationship, jamanetwork.com The Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Different Ages, ajpmonline.org HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose "search" 3.   Search for "Wellness While Walking" 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to "Ratings and Reviews" section 6.   Click on "Write a Review" (if you don't see that option, click on "See All" first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on "Listen on Apple Podcasts" or "Open the App" 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left "Wellness While Walking" 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see "Rating and Reviews" 6.   Click on "See All" all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on "Write a Review" 8.   You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Goodpods Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show)  Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean   HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Microsoft tries to prove Windows on ARM is ready for prime time, but behind the PR push, unresolved questions about compatibility, branding, and a tepid market threaten to derail the company's ambitions. Also, PowerToys 0.101 is here with Windows Hopper and multiple improvements! Plus, Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac launches. Windows If a Week D falls in the woods and no one installs it, did a Week D really happen? Theory: This is the big one, with the three big changes Microsoft promised this year. Basically, this is Windows 11 version 26H2 Three new builds across Beta, Experimental, and Experimental (26H1) with a modernized AutoPlay experience and a new "Open apps maximized" accessibility feature Microsoft reminds business customers that Windows on Arm is terrific ahead of Nvidia RTX Spark launch Totally coincidental that this happened on the same day that Apple announced a new Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra and M5 Max Microsoft 365 OneDrive for Mac gets native sync engine Proton Mail gets automatic and customizable category filtering AI/dev Bill Gates issues a strong warning on the dangers of AI. And you're not going to believe what number two is WSJ report echoes the complaints that Paul has been making for years. Again Adobe Firefly gets production-quality music, speech, and sound effect generation capabilities Apple Music will start labeling AI-generated music .NET Conf 2026 on track for November with .NET 11 XBOX and gaming XBOX testing long-awaited disc to digital entitlements The ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 is available now for $1299, or in a $2499 bundle Rumor: Microsoft prepping an Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console for November Update: it's real. The XBOX 25th anniversary collection arrives November 13 Microsoft announces (third party) Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection of hardware peripherals IKEA has designed some XBOX-influenced furniture and it is amazing Rockstar Games weighs in on leaks as GTA VI reveal arrives (tomorrow) Commodore announces Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection for PC, consoles NVIDIA brings GeForce Now to Firefox Tips and picks Tip of the week: Expose yourself to other points of view App pick of the week: PowerToys RunAs Radio this week: Security Features of PowerShell 7 with Mike O'Neill Brown liquor pick of the week: SpiceBox Spiced Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

Big changes are coming to the PGA TOUR — including the return of match play to decide the TOUR Championship.Gary Williams breaks down PGA TOUR CEO and Commissioner Brian Rolapp's announcement detailing the new season-ending structure beginning in 2028, including a 90-player Championship Series finale, a 32-player TOUR Championship, and two weeks of match play.CBS Sports analyst Frank Nobilo joins the show to discuss Wyndham Clark's resurgence, what makes Scottie Scheffler so dominant, how analytics have transformed the modern game, and what he expects at the TOUR Championship at East Lake.Then 2006 U.S. Open champion and International Presidents Cup captain Geoff Ogilvy joins Gary to discuss building the International Team, pairing players for match play, and the transformation of Medinah No. 3 ahead of the Presidents Cup. Ogilvy also dives into golf course architecture and some of his favorite courses and holes around the world.Plus, Dogs of the Week and the final 5 Clubs picks of the FedExCup season.SUBSCRIBE to 5 Clubs for more conversations from across the world of golf.5 Clubs airs Monday - Wednesday at 8 AM ET on Golf Channel & SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio.FOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolf#5Clubs #PGATour #Golf #TourChampionship #PresidentsCup

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to Michinoku Pro off the heels of their biggest show ever, These Days, to look at their October and November of 1996! And it's busy for them immediately after Sumo Hall with appearances for WAR and JWP in Sumo Hall before closing out their October with a footage from 10/19 in Iwate. From there it's time for Michinoku Pro's annual Futaritabi Tag Team Tournament as El Hijo Del Santo enters Michinoku at an interesting stage in his career to team with Great Sasuke versus teams like returning winners The Great Sasuke and Kato Kung Lee, Two Kaientai DX teams and a whole lot more!A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord. The Those Days Master List can be found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10PwuAsqNuHSKd_qSd5AUnUWh4DL8JxQX_yQKtoa8IW4/edit?usp=sharingOur podcast provider, Red Circle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to Open the Voice Gate!Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on social media with @openvoicegate!.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Microsoft tries to prove Windows on ARM is ready for prime time, but behind the PR push, unresolved questions about compatibility, branding, and a tepid market threaten to derail the company's ambitions. Also, PowerToys 0.101 is here with Windows Hopper and multiple improvements! Plus, Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac launches. Windows If a Week D falls in the woods and no one installs it, did a Week D really happen? Theory: This is the big one, with the three big changes Microsoft promised this year. Basically, this is Windows 11 version 26H2 Three new builds across Beta, Experimental, and Experimental (26H1) with a modernized AutoPlay experience and a new "Open apps maximized" accessibility feature Microsoft reminds business customers that Windows on Arm is terrific ahead of Nvidia RTX Spark launch Totally coincidental that this happened on the same day that Apple announced a new Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra and M5 Max Microsoft 365 OneDrive for Mac gets native sync engine Proton Mail gets automatic and customizable category filtering AI/dev Bill Gates issues a strong warning on the dangers of AI. And you're not going to believe what number two is WSJ report echoes the complaints that Paul has been making for years. Again Adobe Firefly gets production-quality music, speech, and sound effect generation capabilities Apple Music will start labeling AI-generated music .NET Conf 2026 on track for November with .NET 11 XBOX and gaming XBOX testing long-awaited disc to digital entitlements The ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 is available now for $1299, or in a $2499 bundle Rumor: Microsoft prepping an Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console for November Update: it's real. The XBOX 25th anniversary collection arrives November 13 Microsoft announces (third party) Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection of hardware peripherals IKEA has designed some XBOX-influenced furniture and it is amazing Rockstar Games weighs in on leaks as GTA VI reveal arrives (tomorrow) Commodore announces Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection for PC, consoles NVIDIA brings GeForce Now to Firefox Tips and picks Tip of the week: Expose yourself to other points of view App pick of the week: PowerToys RunAs Radio this week: Security Features of PowerShell 7 with Mike O'Neill Brown liquor pick of the week: SpiceBox Spiced Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

Taylor and Will sit down with Kirk Herbstreit for a monster interview covering losing his dog Ben, the emotional Lee Corso tribute, Pat McAfee joining GameDay, his son Chase choosing Michigan, the 1997 split national championship, and his infamous tweet about Taylor. The boys break down the AP Top 25, Deshaun Watson as QB1, Nick Chubb's retirement, the secret to having boys, and Kirk reveals he's about to be a free agent for the first time in 30 years. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 4:08 Deshaun Watson Is QB1 16:49 Nick Chubb Retires 18:35 College Football Is Broken 28:52 Ro Spicy Tier Talk 36:08 Tailgate Tour 39:21 Kirk Herbstreit Interview 42:28 Losing Dog Ben 51:33 McAfee Joining GameDay 58:14 Bussin' & Pate On Campus 1:07:16 PBR Was Insane 1:11:15 The Bias Hat Idea 1:18:10 Building Bussin' 1:32:23 Secret To Having Boys 1:38:04 Kirk's Son Chose Michigan 1:47:42 Herbstreit Free Agent Era 1:52:09 ESPN Get Up Blunders 1:55:02 Ohio State Michigan Hate 1:59:37 1997 Split Championship 2:04:35 Best Team Ever Debate 2:08:16 Taylor's Origin Story 2:16:14 Herbstreit's Infamous Tweet 2:23:28 AP Top 25 Dropped 2:30:10 Notre Dame Winning It All 2:42:42 Lee Corso Tribute 2:51:04 Bud Light Question See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Out in the Open is back with a brand new episode!Ben Schilaty, Charlie Bird, and new co-host Sarah Kellar Langford Sifuentes answer the question, “Is My Orientation an Essential Part of My Identity?”In this episode, they share personal experiences that have shaped their identities, how people's reactions can feel invalidating, and how God has been alongside them throughout the process.Stay tuned for new episodes each month!#AllOutInTheOpen #LGBTQ #ReligiousPodcast #Identity #ChurchOfJesusChristLatterDaySaints

RESOURCES- Join my 30 Day Challenge to transform your body, mind, and soul—step into your most vibrant self today at danette30challenge.com- The casting for my new show is now OPEN. Apply here: https://danettemay.com/casting/ (ends on August 28th, 2026)CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this episode of The Danette May Show, I'm opening up about what it feels like to move through a major life transition while everything inside of you feels like it's shifting at once. From dropping my youngest daughter off at college to navigating comparison, motherhood, vulnerability, and the emotions of entering a new era, I share what this season is teaching me about letting go, trusting what's next, and having the courage to fully jump into your life. We also explore the idea of alchemy, how the things you focus on shape the way you experience difficult seasons, and how to know when life is asking you to pivot versus stay and transform where you are.I also share more about Soul Writing Out Loud and why reconnecting with your intuition, higher power, and inner guidance can help you stop outsourcing your answers. If you're navigating change, emotional overwhelm, fear, uncertainty, or a season where you no longer recognize the version of yourself you used to be, this conversation is an invitation to reclaim your sovereignty, choose what you want to focus on, and step more fully into the next chapter of your life.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) The Cold Plunge Wake-Up Call(1:59) Welcome to The Danette May Show(3:50) Eclipse Energy, Emotions & Vulnerability(7:33) Entering a New Era & Asking Bigger Questions(9:19) Stop Dipping Your Toe In and Jump(11:28) Dropping My Daughter Off at College(15:57) Comparison, Motherhood & Feeling Inadequate(23:43) Turning Hard Seasons Into Alchemy(25:47) Should You Pivot or Alchemize?(31:02) Soul Writing Out Loud & Inner Guidance(34:14) What You Focus On Expands(36:08) Reclaiming Your Sovereignty(37:14) Closing Thoughts & Resources

Read OnlineJesus' Final Public SermonJesus said, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men's bones and every kind of filth. Even so, on the outside you appear righteous, but inside you are filled with hypocrisy and evildoing.” Matthew 23:27–28For the third day in a row, we read from Jesus' fierce denunciation of the scribes and Pharisees. His words are exactly what these religious leaders needed to hear—strong medicine meant to awaken them from their self-righteousness, so that they might repent and receive the superabundant grace that would soon pour forth from His Cross. Though His rebukes may sound shocking—especially to those who heard them for the first time—we must receive them not with shock, but with humility and openness, applying them to our own spiritual journey.Immediately after this lengthy denunciation, Jesus turns inward and offers a heart-wrenching lament over Jerusalem, especially over the hardened hearts of the very leaders He had just addressed. Though not included in today's Gospel, the very next verse reveals His sorrow: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I yearned to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her young under her wings, but you were unwilling!” (Matthew 23:37). This tender image opens a window into Jesus' Sacred Heart—the same heart that had just delivered such relentless rebukes. Consider that image: a hen gathering her young under her wings. By natural instinct, a mother hen shields her chicks, even risking her life to protect them. In placing that instinct within creation, God reveals something of His own divine love. He, too, longs to gather, shield, and save us from eternal harm. Nothing—not even the hardness of our hearts—can stop Him from extending His merciful embrace. Yet just as a chick that strays from its mother forfeits her protection, so do we when we resist Christ's call. His lament is not rooted in anger, but in grief over those who are unwilling to be gathered and saved. Even His fiercest rebukes flow from a heart burning with love. Though these words were originally addressed to the scribes and Pharisees, they apply to each of us. God will stop at nothing to bring us safely into His care. If gentle compassion moves our hearts, that is what He offers. If firm rebuke is what we need, He offers that too. Whether He draws us with tenderness or corrects us with firmness, His purpose is always the same: to keep us safe from sin and eternal separation, and to draw us into the Kingdom of grace. Interestingly, this rebuke was Jesus' final public sermon in Matthew's Gospel. If we were writing the script for His final week, we might envision a message of consolation or encouragement to close His public ministry. But instead, He ends with a sobering warning. Why? Because it was a final act of mercy. His last words to the crowds were meant to awaken hearts before it was too late. It was love speaking its final appeal, a shepherd crying out for His wandering sheep. Reflect today on Jesus delivering this final sermon to you. Heed His warning and receive it in the way it was delivered: with love. Feel His urgency and His desire to do whatever it takes to draw you closer to Himself. Respond to this sermon, and do not remain among the unwilling. Let these final words of Jesus pierce your heart, so that you may be gathered under the shelter of His wings and never stray again.Most merciful Lord, You will go to any length to draw us back to Yourself when we stray. You long to gather us under the wings of Your loving protection, keeping us safe from all sin that leads to death. Open my heart, dear Lord, and grant me the grace I need to respond to Your cry for my soul. May I never stray but always remain firmly under the shelter of Your wings of grace. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Woe unto You, Scribes and Pharisees, by James Tissot Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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We Like Shooting We Like Shooting - Ep 677 August 24, 2026 Presented by This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Night Fision (Code: WLSISLIFE) Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Guests: Paul – Foxtrot Mike – https://fm-products.com @foxtrotmikeproducts Giveaways!! GAW Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public Show Titles Gear Chat Note Gideon Optics on new Review guns. Note SCD Accidental Shooting coverage Note Foxtrot Mike Gen 2 Ranch rifles – Gun Fights Play the best Price Is Right-style GunBroker game on the internet. Gun Fights Live DisplayFollow the game, prices, and reveals as they happen.Open the live display BangRank A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting. BangRank Live VotingScan or open the link to rank along with the show.https://welikeshooting.com/rank   Going Ballistic bearingarms.com (Savage) Navarre's Pastries Raid in Livingston Parish, Louisiana: 52 Firearms and Multiple Drugs Seized Louisiana bakery raided for drugs, guns; owner faces multiple charges in criminal enterprise case. On August 12, 2026, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Navarre's Pastries in Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, uncovering a reported distribution hub for nine types of drugs including cocaine, MDMA, and Adderall, along with 52 firearms (bolt-action rifles, pump-action shotguns, one AR-style rifle, one Japanese Type 11 machine gun, and one stolen from the Sheriff's Office) and $3,550 in cash. Owner Jules Navarre faces 62 charges, primarily 52 counts of possessing a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, plus possession of a stolen firearm and nine counts of possession with intent to distribute various drugs. Sheriff Jason Ard described it as a narcotics distribution hub; the business is currently closed and Navarre remains in custody, presumed innocent pending trial. Louisiana law permits disposition of seized firearms via auction, transfer, or sale to an FFL upon conviction or plea. The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected): The raid and charges affect Jules Navarre and Navarre's Pastries in Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana; the operation appears local to Livingston Parish with no interstate or multi-state distribution details stated. Impact: Navarre faces 62 felony-level charges under Louisiana law, with the majority tied to firearm possession alongside controlled substances, plus drug distribution and stolen property counts; seized firearms may be auctioned, transferred, or sold to a federal firearms licensee post-conviction or plea, highlighting state-level enforcement of combined drug-gun offenses. – Bullet 3: Bottom Line: A Louisiana bakery was allegedly used as a local hub for drug distribution and illegal firearm possession, resulting in dozens of charges against the owner and seizure of 52 guns and narcotics; the case remains ongoing with presumption of innocence. bearingarms.com (Savage) Giffords Board Member Sari Horwitz Discovers Shocking Fact About the Politics of Gun Control Explore the politics and campaign finance dynamics behind gun control after school shootings. Sari Horwitz, former Washington Post reporter and new Giffords board member, wrote in The Atlantic that a study found pro-Second Amendment groups increased political contributions by over 30% (up to 2,820% near elections) after school shootings. Bearing Arms columnist Cam Edwards argues this reflects smart political responsiveness rather than cynicism, noting gun-control PACs increased spending similarly and surpassed pro-gun groups by 2018, with the study showing no measurable effect on election outcomes. The Gist: Affects U.S. national gun control advocacy groups including Giffords and pro-Second Amendment PACs; focuses on federal and competitive-district elections following school shootings. Impact: Highlights perceived hypocrisy in gun-control advocates labeling pro-gun spending increases as cynical while their own PACs engage in identical post-tragedy fundraising; reinforces arguments that gun rights groups effectively counter emotional pressure for new restrictions without proven electoral impact. Bottom Line: The article frames Horwitz's Atlantic piece as advocacy journalism that ignores symmetric behavior by gun-safety groups, concluding her claims should not be taken at face value. bearingarms.com (Savage) Bryn Mawr Garwood LLC v. Iron Horse R&R LLC (CAM-L-002643-26) NJ developer sues long-standing gun range over alleged environmental issues in a potential land grab dispute. Bryn Mawr Garwood LLC, controlled by Pennsylvania lawyer and real estate investor Harvey Sternberg, filed suit in Camden County Superior Court against Iron Horse R&R LLC, a gun club operating since 1947 in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. The complaint alleges environmental violations including improper solid waste disposal, soil stockpiling, and potential contamination affecting adjoining properties, seeking to halt range operations. Iron Horse characterizes the action as a land-grab attempt to facilitate residential development on the adjacent Waddell Property, with a public hearing scheduled for September 4. The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected): The lawsuit targets Iron Horse gun range in Gloucester Township, Camden County, New Jersey; it involves the adjoining Waddell Property under contract to Bryn Mawr Garwood LLC for potential townhome development (context of 750 additional units) and directly affects the long-operating private gun club and local township enforcement actions. Impact: Claims center on untested “potentially contaminated” soil and environmental harm under implied state statutes, with Sternberg's $44k+ in donations to local Democrats and PACs since 2021 noted; the case raises concerns over regulatory use against established ranges to enable redevelopment, with Iron Horse optimistic ahead of the Sept. 4 hearing. – Bullet 3: Bottom Line: This Camden County suit (CAM-L-002643-26) pits a developer against a 79-year-old New Jersey gun range in what the club calls a land-grab; no soil testing has been conducted on the alleged contamination, and the dispute will proceed to public hearing on September 4. The Truth About Guns (Savage) Abdul El-Sayed Floated Replacing 2nd Amendment with Constitutional Right to Health Care (Michigan U.S. Senate Candidate, 2023 Video) Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once floated trading the Second Amendment for a right to health care. In a since-deleted April 6, 2023 YouTube video titled variations of “The Right to Bear Arms – The Right to Have Healthcare!”, Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed proposed amending the Constitution by replacing the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms with a “right to have health care.” He argued the change would result in “fewer people dying by gun and more people living because they have healthcare.” The clips were removed prior to his Senate run; his campaign later stated that he “respects the Second Amendment, and also believes that access to healthcare is a right.” The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected): The proposal was made by Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan; it would require a national constitutional amendment under Article V and therefore affect the entire United States, with particular political relevance to Michigan voters in the 2026 Senate race. Impact: The suggestion revives debate over repealing or altering the Second Amendment, a change that would face insurmountable Article V hurdles (two-thirds of both houses of Congress plus three-fourths of the states) and trigger intense opposition from gun-rights groups; politically, the resurfaced 2023 video has drawn criticism and scrutiny of El-Sayed's past progressive positions on guns, police funding, and July 4th celebrations during his current campaign. – Bullet 3: Bottom Line: El-Sayed's now-deleted video explicitly floated trading the individual right to keep and bear arms for a constitutional “right to health care” on the theory it would save more lives; the idea remains aspirational rhetoric with no legislative traction, and his campaign now emphasizes respect for the Second Amendment alongside support for expanded healthcare access. townhall.com (Savage) Gavin Newsom Signs the Stop Nick Shirley Act (AB 2624) Into Law Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the controversial Stop Nick Shirley Act, raising free speech and journalism concerns. On August 23, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624, known as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” The legislation targets citizen journalist Nick Shirley's investigations that exposed fraud schemes in nonprofit and government programs in California and Minnesota. It restricts publication of certain nonprofit information and prohibits unauthorized recordings or photographs of employees and volunteers. The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected) The law applies only to California, imposing restrictions on nonprofit organizations, their employees, volunteers, and individuals conducting investigations or journalism within the state. It does not extend to other states. Impact: Legal/Political Impact The bill creates new limits on recording, photographing, and publishing information about nonprofits, with potential fines and imprisonment for violations. Opponents, including Senator Tony Strickland, Carl DeMaio, and Eric Daugherty, argue it chills free speech, journalism, and accountability efforts,...

What happens when someone finally believes the story you've spent years carrying alone?Board-certified polygraph examiner David Goldberg joins Giving Pain Purpose for a powerful conversation about truth, trauma, validation, and the profound impact of finally feeling heard. With more than 30 years of experience investigating abuse, assault, and complex trauma, David shares how his work goes far beyond determining whether someone is telling the truth.Together, David and Lyndsay explore why trauma survivors can struggle to trust their own memories, the lasting damage of being dismissed or disbelieved, and how validation can become an unexpected part of the healing process. They also unpack common misconceptions about polygraph testing and its role in relationships, personal healing, and the pursuit of justice.At its heart, this conversation isn't really about a machine or a test. It's about what happens when someone is given the space to tell their truth—and someone is finally there to listen.For anyone who has ever questioned their own story or carried pain in silence, this episode is a reminder that being heard can be powerful—and your story matters.Episode Highlights:(00:02) Lyndsay opens up about lying, truth and self-protection(03:17) Introducing David Goldberg(04:19) What a polygraph actually is and how it works(06:04) How your body reveals the truth(07:27) What happens if you're nervous during a polygraph(08:09) How examiners reduce anxiety before testing(09:45) Who polygraphs are really for(16:00) Polygraphs for sexual assault survivors and victims(22:00) False accusations and how polygraphs protect the innocent(27:00) How polygraph results hold up legally(35:42) Advice for anyone who has been dismissed or not believed(36:05) What a professional examiner's job really is(37:45) Polygraphs for people in abusive relationships(38:28) How to find David and closing thoughtsFind David Goldberg Online Here:Website: www.executiveprotectiongrp.comInstagram: @thedavidgoldberg Facebook: Executive Protection Group Polygraph Service YouTube: @the_davidgoldbergPodcast: Inside The Polygraph with David GoldbergFind Giving Pain Purpose Online Here:Website: givingpainpurpose.comInstagram: @givingpainpurposeFacebook: The Giving Pain Purpose PodcastLinkedIn: Lyndsay SopranoYouTube: @givingpainpurposeShop: thegivingpainpurposeshop.comSubscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing. This is where pain meets purpose — and you're not doing it alone.++Want to be a guest on Giving Pain Purpose with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here: Be a Guest on The Show

Most nonprofit executive directors lose their strategic thinking time every week for a reason that has nothing to do with discipline: it is the only block on the calendar with no one waiting on the other end of it. In this micro-episode, Brooke Richie-Babbage explains why strategy loses to everything else on a CEO's week — every competing commitment carries a consequence for missing it, and unstructured thinking time carries none — and lays out three moves that make the strategic function structural instead of willpower-dependent. She also reframes executive fatigue as data rather than a character flaw: when a design cannot absorb organizational pressure, the leader absorbs it instead.Episode DescriptionThe finance committee meets on the fourteenth. Multiple active grants have reporting windows that don't line up. A program officer already has a call on the books. Every one of those has a person on the other end, and that — not its importance — is what makes it happen. Then there's the two hours blocked to think about the next three years. Nobody is waiting for that. So when something else needs the slot, it takes the slot.In this micro-episode, Brooke Richie-Babbage makes the case that this is a scoring problem, not a time management problem, and not a discipline problem either. Strategy is the only function in most growing nonprofits with no structure holding it up. Payroll has a calendar. Grants have portals and deadlines. Governance has bylaws. Strategy has the CEO — and that's the entire infrastructure. Listeners walk away understanding why guarding the block harder has already failed, and what to build instead.Key Questions AnsweredWhy does my strategic thinking time always get canceled?Is it a discipline problem if I can't protect time to think?Why do nonprofit executive directors struggle to do long-range planning?How do I make strategic time stick without relying on willpower?What is a Design Deficit in a nonprofit organization?Why does executive director burnout keep getting treated as a personal failing?What should a nonprofit CEO focus on during a week when they're already depleted?Is it key-person dependency if the whole strategy function runs through me?What You'll LearnWhy strategic time loses on the calendar every week — and why the mechanism is a missing consequence, not weak prioritization or poor time management.The three moves that make the strategic function structural — attaching thinking to a deadline that already exists, requiring one small written output per block, and clarifying decision rights so escalations stop eating the hours.A subtraction protocol for depleted weeks — how to identify the two or three decisions that actually change the shape of the next quarter, and what to do with everything else.Key TakeawaysStrategic time doesn't need more protection. It needs a consequence. Every strategic question a CEO is carrying sits upstream of a decision someone will eventually be waiting on. The work isn't to manufacture urgency — it's to find the deadline that already exists on the governance calendar and attach the thinking to it.Strategy is the only function in a growing nonprofit with no scaffolding. Payroll has a calendar, grants have portals, governance has bylaws, programs have staff and workplans. Clarity — the direction-setting, the deciding — runs on one person's unprotected calendar. That's a Design Deficit, and at $1M–$5M it's the most expensive one.Depletion is a reading on the gauge, not a verdict on the leader. Systems absorb pressure or people do. When a CEO is the absorber, exhaustion is telling them what the organization isn't carrying yet — which makes it diagnostic information, not evidence of inadequacy.The hours come back through decision rights, not willpower. Thinking time gets eaten by escalation: a director who copies the CEO to be safe, a small reallocation waiting on approval, a board chair calling about something the ops manager owns. As long as everything has a legitimate claim on those two hours, protecting them won't hold.Grinding through is how a structural problem stays a personal one. Pushing harder works, briefly. It also spends the one asset the organization can't replace — the CEO's judgment — and buys the design flaw another quarter of invisibility.FAQsWhat is a Design Deficit in a nonprofit organization?A Design Deficit is the gap between how an organization is structured and what its current size actually requires. Brooke uses the term for nonprofits whose systems were built for a smaller version of themselves and were never rebuilt as the budget, staff, and funder base grew.Why do nonprofit executive directors keep canceling their strategic thinking time?Because strategic time is the only block on the calendar with no one waiting on the other end. Brooke argues this is a scoring problem, not a discipline problem: every competing commitment carries a consequence for missing it, and unstructured thinking time carries none.How can a nonprofit CEO protect strategic time without relying on willpower?Attach the thinking to a deadline that already exists on the governance calendar, require each session to produce one small written output, and give that output a named recipient. Brooke adds that the hours only hold once decision rights are clarified so escalations stop claiming them.What is key-person dependency in a nonprofit, and how does it apply to strategy?Key-person dependency exists when a critical organizational function runs entirely through one individual. Brooke points out that boards flag this immediately when it applies to revenue, but rarely notice when the entire strategic function of a $2M organization depends on the CEO having one uninterrupted Thursday.What should a nonprofit leader do during a week when they are already depleted?Subtract rather than add. Brooke recommends identifying the two or three decisions that would change the shape of the next quarter if made badly or not at all, keeping only those, and assigning everything else a decision rule, a delegate, or a stated delay.Is executive director burnout a personal problem or a structural one?Brooke treats depletion as data rather than a character report. When a design cannot absorb organizational pressure, the leader absorbs it instead. The useful question is not how to push harder but what the depletion reveals the organization is not yet carrying on its own.Step-by-Step: Three Moves That Make the Strategic Function Strutural1. Attach it to a deadline that already exists. Strategic time needs a consequence, and the governance calendar is already full of them — the finance committee in six weeks, the renewal decision in October, the director-level hire that has to happen before the fiscal year turns. The block stops being "Thursday, nine to eleven, think" and becomes "Thursday, nine to eleven, the two funding scenarios for the finance committee on the fourteenth." It's the same hours, but now canceling costs something.2. Require one small output. Open-ended thinking time is easy to cancel because when it's skipped, nothing is visibly missing. Give every block one deliverable and keep it small: three options and what each one costs, or one decision written down with the reasoning underneath it. Not a forty-page plan — a page. This also does a second job. Institutional memory that currently lives entirely in the CEO's head starts moving into the organization, one written decision at a time.3. Give it an owner and an audience — then fix decision rights. Put a person on the other end: a deputy expecting the memo Friday, a board chair who knows the scenario is coming, a peer expecting the question that's been circling for months. Then address what actually eats the block, which is escalation. What can a director decide without the CEO, up to what threshold, and who do they go to instead? The hours come back through decision rights, not through discipline.For weeks when the tank is already empty: don't add anything — subtract by what's meaningful. Ask which two or three decisions this week, if made wrong or not at all, change the shape of the next quarter. Those get the CEO. Everything else gets a decision rule, a delegation, or an honest delay, stated out loud so it stops sitting as an open loop. Then name what the depletion is revealing in one sentence — I'm still the only person who can close a six-figure gift; my directors bring me problems, not recommendations — and treat that sentence as the redesign brief.Want to work together? Apply for the Next Level Nonprofit Mastermind, a high-touch coaching and training accelerator for established organizations with $1M+ budgets that are ready to design for impact sustained at scale.  Budget under $1M? Join Elevate and get proven step-by-step playbooks + coaching support to build each of the core elements of your nonprofit's operating system - strategic clarity, a fundraising engine, a high-performance team, and an active and engaged board!   Connect with me!LinkedInInstagramYouTube

Joy and Hayley break down the WNBA dildo-throwing saga, debate whether $5,000 a month is enough to stay home and not work, get into why Joy "hates a bitch a$$ man," and answer this week's Never Two Personal question: "Should your partner be your best friend?" 0:00 – Open 0:37 – Welcome to Two Personal 1:14 – Dildo-Gate: Angel Reese Catches the Culprit 4:07 – "Protecting Women"? The Trans Panic Hypocrisy 7:14 – If Joy Was In Charge: The Death Pit 10:39 – The $5K Stay-at-Home Debate 20:01 – "I Hate a Bitch A$$ Man" 25:28 – Money, Gender Roles & the 50/50 Conversation 29:22 – The 23-Year-Old Cheesecake Factory Story 34:11 – Real Men vs. Bi**h A$$ Men: Consistency Talk 38:11 – Never Two Personal: Should Your Partner Be Your Best Friend? 47:31 – Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for the second of Faith in Practice! This week, Amanda welcomes Joel Muddamalle back to the podcast to discuss the spiritual practices of service, meditation and memorization, fasting, Sabbath, and lament. As they unpack and process each practice, they remind one another of the ultimate aim and ambition of our hearts.Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 2 of She Reads Truth's Faith in Practice reading plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, in our app, or with our Faith in Practice printed or digital Daily Reading Guide.In this episode:Use code DANIEL15 for 15% off the Daniel collection at ShopSheReadsTruth.com.She Reads Truth on Instagram & FacebookRaechel Myers on InstagramAmanda Bible Williams on InstagramJoel Muddamalle on Instagram*If you purchase something through our links, She Reads Truth may earn an affiliate commission.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Magellan AI - https://docsend.com/view/5vdvbdx7cr4tikmyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed entertainment attorney Jalene Mack. Discuss the legal and business fundamentals that entrepreneurs, creatives, writers, producers, and small business owners need to understand to protect their ideas, brands, and financial interests. Drawing from decades of experience representing entertainers, filmmakers, producers, writers, and business owners, Mack explains how people fall victim to bad deals, why contracts matter, and the steps entrepreneurs should take to build a legally sound and financially sustainable business. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs and creatives about avoiding bad contracts and scams. Explain the importance of trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property protection. Help aspiring producers, writers, and business owners understand how to structure their businesses properly. Provide practical advice on building a business foundation before seeking investors or opportunities. Encourage listeners to use professional advisors rather than relying solely on online information and templates. Key Takeaways 1. Due Diligence Is Essential Mack emphasized that many scammers prey on hopeful entrepreneurs and creatives by promising funding, distribution, or industry connections. Before signing anything, individuals should thoroughly research the people and companies they are dealing with. Lesson: Verify credentials, investigate backgrounds, and confirm funding sources before entering any agreement. 2. Don't Be Seduced by the "Big Opportunity" Many people fall victim to bad deals because they believe they have found the one opportunity that will change their lives. Mack and McDonald warned against approaching business with a "lottery mentality." Lesson: Excitement should never replace sound business judgment. 3. Never Sign Away Your Intellectual Property Blindly One of the biggest mistakes creators make is signing contracts that transfer ownership of their scripts, books, ideas, or content without fully understanding the consequences. Lesson: Once ownership rights are transferred, getting them back can be nearly impossible. 4. Hiring the Right Lawyer Matters Mack stressed that not all attorneys have the same expertise. A lawyer who handles real estate, patents, or corporate law may not understand entertainment contracts and intellectual property issues. Lesson: Work with attorneys who specialize in your industry. 5. Online Templates Are Not a Substitute for Legal Advice While contract templates found online can provide a starting point, they rarely address the unique circumstances of a specific business or creative project. Lesson: Every deal has unique risks and should be professionally reviewed. 6. Every Entrepreneur Needs a Clear Plan Mack outlined the importance of first identifying exactly what you're trying to build, whether it's a film project, product, service, or business venture. Lesson: A clear vision helps guide decision-making, budgeting, staffing, and marketing. 7. Business Plans and Financial Plans Are Critical Entrepreneurs often focus on ideas while ignoring execution. Mack encouraged listeners to develop detailed plans for operations, funding, growth, and profitability. Lesson: A great idea without a roadmap is unlikely to succeed. 8. Build the Right Team No entrepreneur should try to do everything alone. Mack emphasized surrounding yourself with experienced professionals, including lawyers, accountants, producers, financial advisors, and marketers. Lesson: Success often depends on the quality of your team. 9. Budgeting Is Non-Negotiable Whether producing a film or launching a business, understanding costs is essential. Everything from labor and equipment to marketing and logistics must be considered before moving forward. Lesson: Poor budgeting is one of the fastest paths to failure. 10. Protect Your Assets and Brand Mack stressed the importance of trademarks, copyrights, business entities, and legal documentation. Entrepreneurs must proactively protect their intellectual property before problems arise. Lesson: Prevention is less expensive than litigation. Jalene Mack's 10-Step Business Foundation Framework Throughout the conversation, Mack outlined critical steps for launching and protecting a business: Identify your project. Create a comprehensive plan. Build a strong team. Prepare a realistic budget. Form a business entity. Obtain a business identification number. Open a dedicated business bank account. Protect your intellectual property and assets. Use professionally drafted contracts. Develop a strong marketing strategy. Notable Quotes Jalene Mack on Scams and Bad Deals "Due diligence is everything." Jalene Mack on Research "The more you dig, the more you realize they can't show proof of funds." Jalene Mack on Contract Protection "You don't ever want to give away rights to your project." Jalene Mack on Legal Representation "Not all entertainment attorneys are equal." Jalene Mack on Building a Team "Surround yourself with talent. Surround yourself with people who know more than you." Jalene Mack on Entrepreneurship "You don't have to know everything. Every experience is going to be something you learn from." Rushion McDonald on Business Opportunities "Don't get in this business with the lottery mentality." Rushion McDonald on Intellectual Property "Ideas are not registered. It's just an idea." Jalene Mack on Non-Disclosure Agreements "An NDA is a deterrent, but it is not ironclad." Overall Message The central message of the interview is that success in business and entertainment requires more than talent and great ideas. It requires planning, research, legal protection, financial discipline, and a knowledgeable team. Jalene Mack encourages entrepreneurs and creatives to approach every opportunity with caution, conduct thorough due diligence, and protect their intellectual property before pursuing growth. Her advice serves as a blueprint for avoiding costly mistakes and building a sustainable, successful business. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a professor of computer science at the University of Louisville and one of the world's leading AI safety researchers, credited with coining the term "AI safety" over a decade ago. In this conversation, we break down why he believes superintelligence may be fundamentally uncontrollable, and the recent incidents of AI models hacking, lying, and blackmailing their way out of containment. We also get into the surprising relationship between AI and bitcoin, the collapse of trust from deepfakes, and what happens to jobs and society once we cross the AGI threshold.=========================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! =========================GalaxyOne is a financial technology platform built for people who want their cash working harder. Open an account with promo code POMP and deposit $10,000 to earn a $3,000 bonus. See site for promotion details → https://go.galaxy.app/HMiq/p57n69yy Galaxy Premium Yield is an investment note issued by Galaxy Digital LP and guaranteed by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP. It is not a bank deposit, is unsecured, and is not FDIC or SIPC insured. U.S. accredited investors only. Cash deposits held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Securities products are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, and may lose value. GalaxyOne Crypto is not FDIC or SIPC insured. Terms apply.=========================0:00 - Intro0:50 - Have we already hit AGI?2:51 - Why we can't control superintelligence5:14 - Could a global ban on superintelligence actually work?8:45 - Are AI labs really taking safety seriously?15:52 - Mass job loss & the economics of AGI22:03 - The surprising link between AI & bitcoin29:07 - A world of AI abundance, & why scarcity wins31:45 - AI watermarks, & the death of trust35:33 - Pros & Cons of physical AI world38:40 - What would it take to trust humanoid robot?39:50 - Brain computer interfaces: a good idea?42:25 - Rise & risks of deapfakes 49:40 - Controlling AI: Governments vs private companies54:07 - Open source vs closed, & the US vs China AI race57:34- Is bitcoin the one crypto project built to last?1:01:40 - Limitations of physical AI: bottlenecks & shortages 1:03:50 - Impact of healthcare with AI 111:06:09 - What would it take to actually declare AGI?1:09:35 - How the public can help with AI safety 

Deuteronomy 20:4 was spoken by Moses, not to one soldier before one battle, but to an entire nation standing at the edge of years of warfare, enemy after enemy, again and again. What the priest was instructed to tell them changes everything: the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you. Not that He will help you fight, or hand you strength for your fight, or cheer from the sidelines. He does the fighting. That distinction matters enormously, because fighting and wrestling are not the same thing. When you wrestle something, your arms are wrapped around it, and you cannot put it down because you are the one holding on. Some of us are not exhausted because our battle is hard. We are exhausted because we are wrestling with something God is already fighting. Moses did not promise the Israelites they would never face the same enemy again. He told them who would be doing the fighting when they did. That is enough. Today's Bible Verse "For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory."— Deuteronomy 20:4, NIV Ponder Today God does not just help you fight — He is the one who fights. The promise of Deuteronomy 20:4 is not that He will strengthen your grip on the battle. It is that He goes and He fights. That is a fundamentally different posture than the one most of us have been taking. Fighting and wrestling are not the same thing. When we wrestle a worry, our arms are around it and we cannot put it down because we are the ones holding on. Exhaustion in the Christian life often comes not from hard battles but from wrestling what God is already fighting. Handing something to God and then taking it back is not failure — it is the pattern we are learning to shorten. The goal is not a perfect record of surrender. It is noticing sooner when our hands are full again and giving it back one more time. Moses did not promise the Israelites would never face the same enemy twice. He told them who would be doing the fighting when they did. A war that keeps returning does not mean God has stopped showing up. He keeps coming back to fight it. "This isn't mine" is a complete and sufficient response to a returning worry. You do not need to figure it out, wrestle it into submission, or explain why you picked it up again. Open your hands and give it back. That is the whole move. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, here I am with this again — the same thing I brought You last week and the week before. I am honestly tired of listening to myself pray about it. But You knew this would be a long war when You said You would fight it. You promised You would go with me and fight for me. Not once have You declared that I had to win it on my own. Lord, I have had my arms wrapped around something You never handed me, and then wondered why I am exhausted. Forgive me for that. Help me open my hands. When I pick it back up, help me notice sooner. Shorten the distance between grabbing it and giving it back. You are the One who goes and who fights for me. Help me live like that is true. In Jesus' name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ If you're still praying and starting to wonder if it's working, I wrote Praying Through Life's Battles: 90 Days to Strengthen Your Faith for you. You can preorder it now at battleprayers.com. Until next time, remember, God sees you, hears you, and He knows your needs. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed entertainment attorney Jalene Mack. Discuss the legal and business fundamentals that entrepreneurs, creatives, writers, producers, and small business owners need to understand to protect their ideas, brands, and financial interests. Drawing from decades of experience representing entertainers, filmmakers, producers, writers, and business owners, Mack explains how people fall victim to bad deals, why contracts matter, and the steps entrepreneurs should take to build a legally sound and financially sustainable business. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs and creatives about avoiding bad contracts and scams. Explain the importance of trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property protection. Help aspiring producers, writers, and business owners understand how to structure their businesses properly. Provide practical advice on building a business foundation before seeking investors or opportunities. Encourage listeners to use professional advisors rather than relying solely on online information and templates. Key Takeaways 1. Due Diligence Is Essential Mack emphasized that many scammers prey on hopeful entrepreneurs and creatives by promising funding, distribution, or industry connections. Before signing anything, individuals should thoroughly research the people and companies they are dealing with. Lesson: Verify credentials, investigate backgrounds, and confirm funding sources before entering any agreement. 2. Don't Be Seduced by the "Big Opportunity" Many people fall victim to bad deals because they believe they have found the one opportunity that will change their lives. Mack and McDonald warned against approaching business with a "lottery mentality." Lesson: Excitement should never replace sound business judgment. 3. Never Sign Away Your Intellectual Property Blindly One of the biggest mistakes creators make is signing contracts that transfer ownership of their scripts, books, ideas, or content without fully understanding the consequences. Lesson: Once ownership rights are transferred, getting them back can be nearly impossible. 4. Hiring the Right Lawyer Matters Mack stressed that not all attorneys have the same expertise. A lawyer who handles real estate, patents, or corporate law may not understand entertainment contracts and intellectual property issues. Lesson: Work with attorneys who specialize in your industry. 5. Online Templates Are Not a Substitute for Legal Advice While contract templates found online can provide a starting point, they rarely address the unique circumstances of a specific business or creative project. Lesson: Every deal has unique risks and should be professionally reviewed. 6. Every Entrepreneur Needs a Clear Plan Mack outlined the importance of first identifying exactly what you're trying to build, whether it's a film project, product, service, or business venture. Lesson: A clear vision helps guide decision-making, budgeting, staffing, and marketing. 7. Business Plans and Financial Plans Are Critical Entrepreneurs often focus on ideas while ignoring execution. Mack encouraged listeners to develop detailed plans for operations, funding, growth, and profitability. Lesson: A great idea without a roadmap is unlikely to succeed. 8. Build the Right Team No entrepreneur should try to do everything alone. Mack emphasized surrounding yourself with experienced professionals, including lawyers, accountants, producers, financial advisors, and marketers. Lesson: Success often depends on the quality of your team. 9. Budgeting Is Non-Negotiable Whether producing a film or launching a business, understanding costs is essential. Everything from labor and equipment to marketing and logistics must be considered before moving forward. Lesson: Poor budgeting is one of the fastest paths to failure. 10. Protect Your Assets and Brand Mack stressed the importance of trademarks, copyrights, business entities, and legal documentation. Entrepreneurs must proactively protect their intellectual property before problems arise. Lesson: Prevention is less expensive than litigation. Jalene Mack's 10-Step Business Foundation Framework Throughout the conversation, Mack outlined critical steps for launching and protecting a business: Identify your project. Create a comprehensive plan. Build a strong team. Prepare a realistic budget. Form a business entity. Obtain a business identification number. Open a dedicated business bank account. Protect your intellectual property and assets. Use professionally drafted contracts. Develop a strong marketing strategy. Notable Quotes Jalene Mack on Scams and Bad Deals "Due diligence is everything." Jalene Mack on Research "The more you dig, the more you realize they can't show proof of funds." Jalene Mack on Contract Protection "You don't ever want to give away rights to your project." Jalene Mack on Legal Representation "Not all entertainment attorneys are equal." Jalene Mack on Building a Team "Surround yourself with talent. Surround yourself with people who know more than you." Jalene Mack on Entrepreneurship "You don't have to know everything. Every experience is going to be something you learn from." Rushion McDonald on Business Opportunities "Don't get in this business with the lottery mentality." Rushion McDonald on Intellectual Property "Ideas are not registered. It's just an idea." Jalene Mack on Non-Disclosure Agreements "An NDA is a deterrent, but it is not ironclad." Overall Message The central message of the interview is that success in business and entertainment requires more than talent and great ideas. It requires planning, research, legal protection, financial discipline, and a knowledgeable team. Jalene Mack encourages entrepreneurs and creatives to approach every opportunity with caution, conduct thorough due diligence, and protect their intellectual property before pursuing growth. Her advice serves as a blueprint for avoiding costly mistakes and building a sustainable, successful business. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Before we read this story Jesus told, I want you to do something. I want you to see it. Don’t just read the words on the page. Step into the story. Picture the wedding. Picture the bride. Picture the bridesmaids. Picture the anticipation of the groom’s arrival. To really understand what Jesus is saying, we need to understand a little about Jewish weddings in His day. There were several important stages in the Jewish wedding process. First came the arrangement. The families were involved in establishing the marriage, and there were formal agreements and financial arrangements that made the commitment serious and binding. Then came the betrothal. This was far more significant than what we think of as an engagement today. The couple was legally committed to one another. Promises were made. A covenant was established. And then came the waiting. This is where I want you to really picture the scene. The groom would leave and return to his father’s household because he had work to do. He was preparing a place for his bride. He was getting everything ready for the day they would finally be together. But the bride wasn’t sitting around doing nothing. She had work to do, too. She was preparing herself. Preparing her clothing. Preparing for the celebration. Preparing for her new life as a wife. And here’s the part that makes this story so beautiful: She didn’t know exactly when he was coming back. She knew he was coming. She just didn’t know when. So imagine waking up every morning thinking, Could it be today? Imagine hearing a noise outside and wondering, Is that him? Imagine living in a constant state of anticipation because you know the one you’ve been promised to is coming for you—but you don’t know the day or the hour. And then, one night… The announcement comes. The groom is coming! The bridesmaids grab their lamps and rush out to meet him. Their job is to join the procession, light the way, and lead the groom back to the wedding celebration where the bride is waiting. This wasn’t a quiet little ceremony. It was a celebration. A procession. A moment everyone had been waiting for. And Jesus begins His story with ten bridesmaids who are all waiting for the exact same thing: The groom is coming. But here’s the problem… Not all ten of them are ready. And that’s where Jesus wants us to lean in. Matthew 25: 1-14: (A few terms to know – bridesmaids are as they are today, the bride’s attendants. The bridedroom is the groom, the man getting married.) Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The five who were foolish didn't take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!' All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.' But the others replied, ‘We don't have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.' But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!' But he called back, ‘Believe me, I don't know you!' So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Oh dang. What happened here? What is this warning for us today? The bridesmaids had a job to do. They were supposed to be ready for the groom. But half of them weren’t prepared. And here’s what gets me: they were all there. They were in the right place. They were waiting for the right person. They knew the groom was coming. They even had lamps. But half of them didn’t have what they needed when the moment came. And when the groom finally arrived, there was no time left to get ready. The moment they had been preparing for this entire time was suddenly here—and they weren’t ready for it. Because they weren’t prepared, they missed the celebration. They weren’t rejected because they didn’t know about the groom. They weren’t left out because they weren’t invited. They were left out because they weren’t ready. PEOPLE, GET READY! So who is Jesus talking about? Who is the groom? Who is the bride? Who are the bridesmaids? And what is this wedding feast? The groom is Jesus. Earlier in Matthew, Jesus refers to Himself as the bridegroom. When people ask Jesus why His disciples aren’t fasting, Jesus answers: “Can the wedding guests mourn while celebrating with the groom?” (9:15) Jesus is telling them, The Groom is here. But He also tells them that there will be a time when the groom will be taken away. He will leave. And that’s exactly what happens. Jesus is crucified, resurrected, and then ascends to the Father. The Groom leaves—but He has promised to come back. And that puts us right into the story. The bride is the Church—the people who belong to Jesus. Jesus is preparing a place. Jesus will return. And Scripture ultimately describes His return as a wedding celebration—the great wedding feast of the Lamb. Revelation 19:7, “Let us be glad and rejoice… for the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself.” So where does that leave the bridesmaids? That’s us. In this story Jesus is telling, ten bridesmaids represent people who are waiting for Jesus. And notice something important: All ten were waiting. All ten had lamps. All ten knew the groom was coming. All ten expected to be part of the celebration. But only five were prepared. That’s the warning Jesus is giving us. You can be around the things of God and still not be ready for God. You can know the stories. You can go to church. You can carry a Bible. You can sing the songs. You can call yourself a Christian. You can even be waiting for Jesus. But Jesus isn’t asking, “Are you around Me?” He’s asking, “Are you ready for Me?” Because eventually, the waiting will end. The Groom is coming. And when He comes, there will be no more time to prepare. So Jesus says: “Keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” People, get ready. The question wasn’t “Do you believe in the one who is coming?” The question was, “Are you ready for him when he comes?” Jesus wants us to LIVE READY FOR HIM! Here’s what this is really about – THE OIL. The 5 bridesmaids without oil weren’t invited to the wedding feast. The 5 bridesmaids with oil couldn’t give them their own oil, each had to have oil for themselves. You need your own oil. What is this oil – this is your relationship with Jesus. Others can do many things for you, but no one can have your relationship with Jesus for you. You can’t live on someone else’s faith. When it’s wedding time, your own faith will be required. This faith relationship will be required when Jesus returns for us – and you simply don’t know when that day will be. It could be today! So how do we live ready? Because Jesus isn’t telling us this story so we can become obsessed with predicting when He’s coming. He’s telling us so that we’ll be ready whenever He comes. And that’s a very different thing. Living ready doesn’t mean living scared. It means living surrendered. It means waking up every morning and saying, “Jesus, if You have something for me today, I’m available.” If You say go, I’ll go. If You say stay, I’ll stay. If You say forgive, I’ll forgive. If You say surrender, I’ll surrender. If You say speak, I’ll speak. If You say be quiet, I’ll be quiet. Readiness isn’t perfection. Readiness is responsiveness. The wise bridesmaids prepared before they needed to be prepared. They didn’t wait until midnight to go looking for oil. They had been preparing while they were waiting. And that’s what our relationship with Jesus is supposed to look like. You don’t wait for the crisis to learn how to trust Him. You don’t wait for the heartbreak to learn how to surrender. You don’t wait for the temptation to decide what you believe. You don’t wait until you’re desperate to start praying. You fill your lamp while there’s still daylight. You spend time with Jesus now. You learn His Word now. You practice obedience now. You surrender the little things now. You deal with the unforgiveness now. You say yes to His invitations now. Because you don’t know when Jesus is returning – but you need to be ready. And here’s the beautiful thing: The wise bridesmaids weren’t ready because they were afraid the groom might come. They were ready because they were excited that he might come. That’s how I want to live. Not terrified that Jesus might return. Thrilled that He will. I don’t want to spend my life hoping Jesus doesn’t come back until I’ve had a chance to do everything I want to do. I want to live so close to Jesus that when I hear the announcement: “The groom is here!”, I don’t want to run and hide. I want to run toward Him. The question for God’s girls today is, “Am I living like someone who expects Jesus?” If Jesus walked through that door today, would you be excited to see Him? Or would you immediately think of the things you’d wish you had made right? Why are you waiting? The goal isn’t to spend your whole life trying to figure out when Jesus is coming. The goal is to live every day as though you would be thrilled if He came today. PEOPLE, GET READY. Keep your lamp burning. Keep your heart soft. Keep saying yes. Keep walking with Jesus. Keep your relationship with Him alive and growing. Because the groom is coming. And when He comes, I don’t want to be scrambling to get ready. I want to already be ready. I want to be able to lift my head, see Jesus, and say: “I’ve been waiting for You.” Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed entertainment attorney Jalene Mack. Discuss the legal and business fundamentals that entrepreneurs, creatives, writers, producers, and small business owners need to understand to protect their ideas, brands, and financial interests. Drawing from decades of experience representing entertainers, filmmakers, producers, writers, and business owners, Mack explains how people fall victim to bad deals, why contracts matter, and the steps entrepreneurs should take to build a legally sound and financially sustainable business. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs and creatives about avoiding bad contracts and scams. Explain the importance of trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property protection. Help aspiring producers, writers, and business owners understand how to structure their businesses properly. Provide practical advice on building a business foundation before seeking investors or opportunities. Encourage listeners to use professional advisors rather than relying solely on online information and templates. Key Takeaways 1. Due Diligence Is Essential Mack emphasized that many scammers prey on hopeful entrepreneurs and creatives by promising funding, distribution, or industry connections. Before signing anything, individuals should thoroughly research the people and companies they are dealing with. Lesson: Verify credentials, investigate backgrounds, and confirm funding sources before entering any agreement. 2. Don't Be Seduced by the "Big Opportunity" Many people fall victim to bad deals because they believe they have found the one opportunity that will change their lives. Mack and McDonald warned against approaching business with a "lottery mentality." Lesson: Excitement should never replace sound business judgment. 3. Never Sign Away Your Intellectual Property Blindly One of the biggest mistakes creators make is signing contracts that transfer ownership of their scripts, books, ideas, or content without fully understanding the consequences. Lesson: Once ownership rights are transferred, getting them back can be nearly impossible. 4. Hiring the Right Lawyer Matters Mack stressed that not all attorneys have the same expertise. A lawyer who handles real estate, patents, or corporate law may not understand entertainment contracts and intellectual property issues. Lesson: Work with attorneys who specialize in your industry. 5. Online Templates Are Not a Substitute for Legal Advice While contract templates found online can provide a starting point, they rarely address the unique circumstances of a specific business or creative project. Lesson: Every deal has unique risks and should be professionally reviewed. 6. Every Entrepreneur Needs a Clear Plan Mack outlined the importance of first identifying exactly what you're trying to build, whether it's a film project, product, service, or business venture. Lesson: A clear vision helps guide decision-making, budgeting, staffing, and marketing. 7. Business Plans and Financial Plans Are Critical Entrepreneurs often focus on ideas while ignoring execution. Mack encouraged listeners to develop detailed plans for operations, funding, growth, and profitability. Lesson: A great idea without a roadmap is unlikely to succeed. 8. Build the Right Team No entrepreneur should try to do everything alone. Mack emphasized surrounding yourself with experienced professionals, including lawyers, accountants, producers, financial advisors, and marketers. Lesson: Success often depends on the quality of your team. 9. Budgeting Is Non-Negotiable Whether producing a film or launching a business, understanding costs is essential. Everything from labor and equipment to marketing and logistics must be considered before moving forward. Lesson: Poor budgeting is one of the fastest paths to failure. 10. Protect Your Assets and Brand Mack stressed the importance of trademarks, copyrights, business entities, and legal documentation. Entrepreneurs must proactively protect their intellectual property before problems arise. Lesson: Prevention is less expensive than litigation. Jalene Mack's 10-Step Business Foundation Framework Throughout the conversation, Mack outlined critical steps for launching and protecting a business: Identify your project. Create a comprehensive plan. Build a strong team. Prepare a realistic budget. Form a business entity. Obtain a business identification number. Open a dedicated business bank account. Protect your intellectual property and assets. Use professionally drafted contracts. Develop a strong marketing strategy. Notable Quotes Jalene Mack on Scams and Bad Deals "Due diligence is everything." Jalene Mack on Research "The more you dig, the more you realize they can't show proof of funds." Jalene Mack on Contract Protection "You don't ever want to give away rights to your project." Jalene Mack on Legal Representation "Not all entertainment attorneys are equal." Jalene Mack on Building a Team "Surround yourself with talent. Surround yourself with people who know more than you." Jalene Mack on Entrepreneurship "You don't have to know everything. Every experience is going to be something you learn from." Rushion McDonald on Business Opportunities "Don't get in this business with the lottery mentality." Rushion McDonald on Intellectual Property "Ideas are not registered. It's just an idea." Jalene Mack on Non-Disclosure Agreements "An NDA is a deterrent, but it is not ironclad." Overall Message The central message of the interview is that success in business and entertainment requires more than talent and great ideas. It requires planning, research, legal protection, financial discipline, and a knowledgeable team. Jalene Mack encourages entrepreneurs and creatives to approach every opportunity with caution, conduct thorough due diligence, and protect their intellectual property before pursuing growth. Her advice serves as a blueprint for avoiding costly mistakes and building a sustainable, successful business. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a destructive wildfire still rages in Nevada and causes evacuations, millions across the US are under heat alerts. Also, President Trump threatens an “economic D-Day” for Iran while ramping up a trade war against Canada. Plus, closing arguments are expected in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, with the defense resting its case. And, a look at the U.S. Open, as the three-week long competition kicks off today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260824dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “But what about you?” [Jesus] asked. “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15 The Most Important Question If someone asked you, “Who is Jesus?” how would you answer? Many people would say he was a great teacher. Others would call him a prophet, a revolutionary, or an inspiring example of love. Even those who do not consider themselves Christians often admire him. When Jesus walked the earth, people had many different opinions about him, just as they do today. But his question to his disciples was personal. He asked, “Who do you say I am?” The apostle Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). This confession is at the heart of Christianity. Christians believe Jesus is much more than a remarkable man. We believe he is God who became human to rescue us. Why? Because every one of us has something we cannot fix on our own. We all carry guilt. We all have regrets. We all fail to love others—even ourselves—the way we know we should. The Bible calls this sin. Rather than leaving us separated from God, Jesus entered our world. He lived the perfect life we have not lived. He died on the cross to pay for our sins. Three days later, he rose from the dead, proving that sin and death no longer have the final word. Jesus did not come merely to teach people how to live. He came to save them. Perhaps you’ve never considered Jesus in that way before. Or perhaps you’ve dismissed Christianity because of disappointing experiences with Christians or Christian churches. If so, don't begin with Christians but with Christ himself. Read one of the Gospels. Ask honest questions. Consider his claims. The Christian faith ultimately rests on one person: Jesus Christ. And the question he asked Peter is still the question he lovingly asks every one of us today. Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to know you. Open my heart to understand who you are and what you have done for me. Lead me into your truth. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

This week feels different than the rest of the month. We're building towards a Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. And this one's kind of a f****r. We're humans with egos, so letting go isn't always going to go down easy. In this episode, I shared some perspectives to make it suck a little less. I also make sure you have some practices you can return to when things get challenging. The end of the month brings fireworks with Jupiter in Leo trining Saturn in Aries. This transit asks you to try things out and follow your instincts, even if it feels scary.Astrologically, we're now solidly exploring terrains with no map. The only compass you have is your own gut instinct. The past is not here anymore. Let's wake up and birth the new.Let me know how this episode lands. I read every single comment. Resources & LinksBook an Astrology Reading here.Sign up for Creative Exorcism, 9 weeks of daily guided ritual to unleash your inner creative beast here.Apply for private ongoing guidance. This work refines your self-leadership skills, moves you through important life thresholds gracefully, and expands your capacity for creative expressions in career, relationships, and life.Support the podcast on Substack hereTry the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link.This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and listen to my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com/subscribe

Half in is a guaranteed loss. There are 5 truths to this mentality.   In today's episode I discuss the entire breakdown of why you should have a "Zero Option Mentality" along with the 5 Truths.   Make sure you have your note pads or apps out and listen to the full episode.   Keep taking action, pursuing personal excellence, and impacting lives!   In This Episode, we discuss: Why you need this mentality to win The 5 truths behind it Why most of us are running from fears and the worst case scenario mindsets   Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-dynamic-lifestyle-podcast/id1118271108 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19EcFKHAc82c2Cqc6PGrWW   Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisandericmartinez/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Dynamicduotraining Website: https://www.liveadynamiclifestyle.com/   Attention Coaches: "Enrollment is Open for our 4-Week "Leads and Conversions" Accelerator coaching group is Open! We start Monday August 31st.  See HERE   Attention Nutrition & Fitness Coaches: "Join our Free Dynamic Fit Pros Community Skool Group Where we help you Discover, Develop, & Deploy your skills, gifts, and greatness to help others."  See HERE   "We are here to help you Live A Higher Standard & A Dynamic Lifestyle!"   See the full Show Notes to this episode here: https://www.liveadynamiclifestyle.com/podcast/ep-725-5-truths-behind-the-zero-option-mentality