Podcasts about ordinary world

Playlist for this show ( Part 1 ) 1 The Miracle .. Huis ( In The Face Of The Unknown 2024 ) 2 Falls Like Rain .. Tribe3 ( Life Amongst Strangers 2025 ) 3 The Ballad Of Peggy Pratt .. Frant1c ( A Brand New World 2024 ) 4 Ordinary World .. Simon McBride […]

Send us some LOVE!What happens when music becomes your lifeline through life's toughest moments? Join us as we welcome Ken Rutley, a dedicated music enthusiast and recent widower, to share his poignant story of finding solace in melodies after the passing of his beloved wife, Lindy. Ken's heartfelt recounting reveals how songs serve as an emotional anchor, providing both joy and a path to navigate grief.Throughout the episode, we explore the intriguing relationship between music and emotions, especially how certain songs can resonate deeply in times of loss. Reflecting on personal favorites like "Mexican Moon" by Concrete Blonde and "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran, we discuss how music can mirror the emotional stages of grief, offering comfort and fostering healing. Adding a touch of nostalgia, we celebrate the art of mixtapes, with a fun challenge of crafting a musical journey—from tears to hope—through a thoughtful selection of songs.Tune in for a rich dialogue on music's transformative power in our personal journeys of loss and renewal.Contact:www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.comFacebook:  As I Live and GrieveInstagram:  @asiliveandgrieveYouTube:  asiliveandgrieveTikTok: @asiliveandgrieveListen to Ken's Podcast:Scratch Made A Mixtape:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0X4GCQHQSJKbPY7ykWzIhA Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod Support the showCopyright 2020, by As I Live and GrieveThe views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Fr Toby reflects on the New Ordinary in Jesus Christ at the beginning of Ordinary Time. WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be introducing the First Stage of the Hero's Journey, the Ordinary World. What is it, what are it's characteristics and how can we apply our Christian faith and fitness to navigate our story? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.wordpress.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3pillarspodcast References 1) Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Princeton University Press. 2) The Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV). 3) Vogler, C. (2007). The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers. Michael Wiese Productions. 4) Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Harper & Row. 5) Brown, B. (2012). Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Gotham Books. #podcast #herosjourney

Roy Harley loves surfing and Christian ministry, but he's learned the importance of putting his family first, even when it seems unreasonable. In this conversation, Roy shares practical ways he's created meaningful connections with his kids. He also opens up about navigating the uncharted teen years with his kids and looking to God as the ultimate example of fatherhood.   Key Takeaways   Your family comes before your ministry.  The pathways you lay in your child's first 11 years are the most crucial. Train up your child in the way God has designed for them to go, and then allow that to flourish.  Your Christian faith must be your center of gravity, not a distant satellite.  Bring your full heart to every season of parenting, leaning on God and your community when you don't know the roadmap.   Roy Harley   Roy Harley is the International Director of Christian Surfers. He was the pioneering national director of CS South Africa and has been in full-time ministry for over 30 years. Roy is married to Sharon with daughter Cailyn and son Nathan.   Key Quotes   20:58 - " I love that phrase, the way you put the phrase, because I won't back down. There might be times when you need to soften. Once recently, I had to say to my daughter, She's 21 now, baby, I'm sorry because I stepped in and was your dad. I went all dad on the situation. I didn't acknowledge that you're an adult and I should have come to you because it was your choice, when I'd just went in guns blazing because I thought someone was going to hurt you, so I just didn't back down. Recognizing that probably the wisdom would have been to not back down, but in not backing down, in this situation, would have been something different. In this situation, would have been I have got your back, I'm behind you. But you're the adult, you need to take the step." 42:31 - "We all have to evaluate ourselves. The most practical thing on a daily basis I'd say is Jesus is too big to be a satellite in our world. He is way too big. We can't have Christianity as this thing that we have in the top right or left hand corner or orbiting whatever else we're doing. The simple fact of the way that God, our Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit works is He realigns everything around His gravity."   Links from Today's Conversation   Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Get 20% off the entire DadAwesome Store with code THANKSGIVING2024 10 Questions with Roy Harley — Christian Surfers  Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You by John Eldredge The World Needs A Father by Cassie Carstens Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff  The Surfers Bible  Christian Surfers YouVersion Bible Plans   Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

"Ornery" seems like an ordinary enough word, but its link to "ordinary" might surprise people.

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Hello friends and welcome to another edition of Trve. Crvp. Pop!, where we try our very best to find the very worst album ever created in musical history. On this weeks episode we look at the 8th studio album from UK new wave legends Duran Duran, Thank You, released on the 27th of March 1995. Duran Duran were obviously massive in the 80's, but in the 90's it was far harder for the huge pop bands of that decade to succeed amongst a radically changing landscape. Duran Duran actually did manage it for a while though, their 1993 self-titled album (known as The Wedding Album) and it's lead single Ordinary World was a surprise smash. You'd think that all you'd need to do was make another one of them and you'd have yourself established as a proper 90's band... or you could do what Duran Duran did and make an album of covers. Covering the biggest artists of all time, from Bob Dylan to Public Enemy, Iggy Pop to The Temptations, Lou Reed to Led Zep, Elvis Costello to The Doors. Bold strategy, it killed their career for a while. But is it actually any good?

If you have read even just the first part of a blog post on the hero's journey, you know the hero starts off in the ordinary world before embarking on their epic adventure. But the ordinary world is more than a boring place the hero is itching to leave. According to Christopher Vogler in his book The Writer's Journey, there's a lot of that needs to be included in the ordinary world section of the story. The writer must establish an interesting and sympathetic main character, set the mood and expectations, establish what's at stake, and squeeze in backstory (using graceful exposition) and theme. That's a lot to unpack, bur we somehow manage in this podcast episode! There are many, many more subheadings in this very loooong chapter, but as we point out, most don't need to be there. Vogler finishes up the chapter with examples from The Wizard of Oz (the movie, not the book) Rather than rehash that, we picked a better book: John Scalzi's Kaiju Preservation Society and boy does it ever have on heck of an ordinary world for the hero to leave behind.Remember, we have a Writers Process meetup every Wednesday. Check us out.

"Love Does - Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World" by Bob Goff is a terrific book that makes us all re-evaluate how we are living life.  Are we fully engaged? Are we living full of abandon, whimsy, and in love?  We're only here once.  Learn how to make the most of that one life as we bring you the takeaways from "Love Does".  Cliff's "In the News" is THE OLYMPIC WATERPOLO TEAM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HE COLLECTS EVERYTHING.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "He Collects Everything" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

In the final episode of John's ordinary world, he gets a corporate job, has a meltdown in Las Vegas, entertains the idea of being Christian rapper, meets and breaks up with his third Wendy, then finally declares, "Fuck that! I am Peter Pan," for the world to hear in his future smash hit novel, Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up.

John's back in Duluth, Post breakup. He goes to jail, splashes around in Mermaid Lagoon and tries to take his thrown as the price of Neverland. John goes to jail again, starts a blog, then decides to be a family man. We all have to grow up sometime, right?

In this episode, John and his Lost Boys open up an underground casino and start a rap crew. John challenges himself to be a lesser man, meets his second Wendy and his grandma dies. It's the little adventures in life in between the big ones that most often move our stories along.

In this episode, John reflects upon some of his most favorite childhood delusions and how some of them kind of came to fruition. All you have to do is believe in your happy thoughts.

John first fell in love with writing stories in the fourth grade. At age 32, he decided to grow up in his own way and pursue his childhood bliss. This is the story of everything that happened in between that both lead him to and redirected him into other forms of bliss.

For decades, David Alexander enjoyed a successful career as a commercial photographer, known for his work on the album covers of artists such as the Eagles, Aretha Franklin, Linda Ronstadt, James Brown, Ringo Starr, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, to name just a few, and movie posters for box office smashes like The Blues Brothers and 9 to 5. In the process of making art, he began to see connections that expanded his thinking about the planet we humans share with the environment. In his debut book, PICTURES OF TIME: Seeing Time in the Ordinary World (Silver Street Media; April 22, 2024; ISBN: 9781542212786; $70.00/Hardcover; 12 x 12; 124 pages), David Alexander uses the language of photography to share his revelations into how all living things are connected, and how these connections are often hidden in plain sight all around us. The common bond is a constant, yet continually changing, fact of life: time. As Alexander reflects: "I find the ordinary world to be extraordinary, and I hope that comes through in the photographs. I want the book to reveal signs of evolution for the reader-glimpsing the past by looking closely at the present, seeing connections among living and natural things, and, ultimately, feeling our place during evolution, i.e., time. Seeing and taking pictures of this stuff, to me, is fun and often funny."Organized by descriptive chapter headings-Shape, Pairing, Reflection, Rhythm, Together, and Aging-Pictures of Time presents a collection of full-color photographs of people, trees, flowers, and birds captured in similar configurations or forms. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Embark on an epic exploration with Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto as they delve into the timeless narrative arc of the Hero's Journey. In the first of this two-part series, they guide you from the Ordinary World to Crossing the Threshold, uncovering the fundamental elements that make this journey resonate so deeply. Discover how the Hero's Journey manifests in Brandon's novels, iconic pop culture, and even in their own personal lives, offering rich insights and fascinating parallels along the way

For decades, David Alexander enjoyed a successful career as a commercial photographer, known for his work on the album covers of artists such as the Eagles, Aretha Franklin, Linda Ronstadt, James Brown, Ringo Starr, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, to name just a few, and movie posters for box office smashes like The Blues Brothers and 9 to 5. In the process of making art, he began to see connections that expanded his thinking about the planet we humans share with the environment. In his debut book, PICTURES OF TIME: Seeing Time in the Ordinary World (Silver Street Media; April 22, 2024; ISBN: 9781542212786; $70.00/Hardcover; 12 x 12; 124 pages), David Alexander uses the language of photography to share his revelations into how all living things are connected, and how these connections are often hidden in plain sight all around us. The common bond is a constant, yet continually changing, fact of life: time. As Alexander reflects: "I find the ordinary world to be extraordinary, and I hope that comes through in the photographs. I want the book to reveal signs of evolution for the reader-glimpsing the past by looking closely at the present, seeing connections among living and natural things, and, ultimately, feeling our place during evolution, i.e., time. Seeing and taking pictures of this stuff, to me, is fun and often funny."Organized by descriptive chapter headings-Shape, Pairing, Reflection, Rhythm, Together, and Aging-Pictures of Time presents a collection of full-color photographs of people, trees, flowers, and birds captured in similar configurations or forms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Duran Duran “Ordinary World” (Acoustic)Peter Gabriel “Here Comes The Flood”Roxette “Here Comes The Weekend” (Live)Charles & Eddie “Would I Lie To You” (Acoustic)REM “Gardening At Night” (Acoustic)      Crowded House “Weather With You” (Live)Ann & Nancy Wilson “Battle Of Evermore” (Live)Marillion “Sympathy” (Live)Concrete Blonde “Little Conversations”Morrissey “That's Entertainment”Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” (Live)Tasmin Archer “Sleeping Satellite” (Acoustic)Iggy Pop “Brick By Brick” (Acoustic Demo)Escuchar audio

I'm so thrilled to share today's episode with you. I am joined today by Matt and Eric as we dive deep into well-being, belonging, and the fascinating world of education. Matt and Eric are wonderful educators in Canada and are doing remarkable work in fostering a sense of belonging for international students and enhancing the well-being of every student in their respective schools.In this engaging conversation, we explore their unique approaches to creating a vibrant school culture, from multicultural clubs to innovative events like multicultural weeks. Matt, the Vice Principal and International Student Coordinator at Woodland Christian High School, shares his insights into redefining the narrative around international students, emphasizing the importance of fostering genuine relationships and a sense of belonging. Meanwhile, Eric, Athletic Director and teacher at King's Christian Collegiate, sheds light on the collective efforts to prioritize student well-being, especially in the post-pandemic landscape.As we delve into the challenges and triumphs of education, we touch upon the impactful concept of restorative justice and its varied implementations. Discover how these educators are navigating the evolving educational landscape, tackling issues such as technology barriers, and instilling empathy as a core value in students. Tune in, and join us for this enlightening educational discussion!To learn more, order Jon's book, Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-Being for Each Student.The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work.Be encouraged.Timestamps:[0:37] - Today's guests are Matt Hazenberg and Eric Bulthuis![1:43] - Matt is the vice principal international student coordinator at Woodland Christian High School in Kitchener, Ontario, inspired by childhood teachers and a passion for learning.[2:21] - Matt has been teaching since September 2015.[2:26] - Eric, at King's Christian Collegiate in Oakville, Ontario, embraces education inspired by his parents, both of whom were teachers.[3:58] - Matt explains how he transformed the international student program at his school, prioritizing belonging through a multicultural approach.[6:56] - Eric emphasizes the importance of student well-being and implementing diverse programs.[9:20] - Addressing student discipline, Matt emphasizes a restorative justice approach to mend relationships and build community.[11:31] - Eric notes the universal care and love in handling discipline, emphasizing shared values across diverse schools.[12:34] - Matt discusses alternatives to student removal, highlighting a Mennonite-inspired approach.[15:17] - Eric envisions a collective effort for student well-being, emphasizing unity and collaboration in achieving goals.[16:18] - Matt emphasizes the post-pandemic challenge of re-establishing school culture, aiming for renewed student interactions and engagement.[19:16] - Matt stresses the value of collective effort, acknowledging individual limitations and the need for collaboration.[19:37] - Eric received advice to avoid smiling until November for classroom management but disagrees, choosing to prioritize building connections.[20:33] - The best piece of advice that Matt received was about the importance of learning to say no and set boundaries for well-being.[21:00] - Eric advocates for the transformative power of loving first, erasing labels like "bad kids" for a better teaching experience.[21:44] - Addressing the challenge of technology barriers, Matt aims to foster present community engagement beyond just the classroom.[22:17] - Eric emphasizes the crucial task of teaching and fostering empathy for a more compassionate future.[22:37] - I emphasize leading with love and fostering empathy, viewing AI as an exciting yet challenging educational prospect.[23:37] - Matt envisions Christian school educators expanding their network, fostering collaboration and learning across North America and beyond.Connect on Social Media:Baylor MA in School LeadershipBaylor Doctorate in EducationJon Eckert: @eckertjonCenter for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcslResources Mentioned:Rita Pierson - “Every kid needs a champion” TED TalkBob Goff - Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World

01:00 My Third Day Without Adderall, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153531 02:00 My Subtle Low-Grade Depression, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=31911 03:00 My Fourth Day On Adderall, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153449 05:00 WP : Trump disqualified from Colorado's 2024 primary ballot by state Supreme Court, https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/19/trump-off-colorado-ballot/ 26:00 Their Friendship Dissolved Over Monetarism, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153642 32:00 John Mearsheimer: There is no two-state solution, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Rj5LibR1o 41:00 Israel's border failure, https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/12/19/failure-at-the-fence-documentary/ 43:00 Between Sanity and Madness: Mental Illness from Ancient Greece to the Neuroscientific Era, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142155 44:00 The Loss of Sadness: How Psychiatry Transformed Normal Sorrow into Depressive Disorder, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=141827 45:00 DSM: A History of Psychiatry's Bible, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142015 46:00 What's Normal? Reconciling Biology and Culture, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=141953 47:00 Transforming Normality into Pathology: The DSM and the Outcomes of Stressful Social Arrangements, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=141856 48:00 The truth about dentistry, https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/05/the-trouble-with-dentistry/586039/ 1:03:00 Uvalde response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBofi_etkUo Populism is popular but ineffective, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153654 New Yorker: How to Build a Better Motivational Speaker: The upstart motivator Jesse Itzler wants to reform his profession—while also rising to the top, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153558 NYT: Talk of a Trump Dictatorship Charges the American Political Debate, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153538 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/09/us/politics/trump-dictatorship.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/30/trump-dictator-2024-election-robert-kagan/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kagan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Nuland https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/business/dealbook/wilmerhale-penn-harvard-mit-antisemitism-hearing.html Virtually You: The Dangerous Powers of the E-Personality, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=121464 The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153489 Atheist friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqKRjbCTniM Rape & The Arab-Israeli Conflict, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153468 Is The West An Unreliable Ally?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153461 My Fourth Day On Adderall, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153449 Vouch nationalism, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=143499 Do American Conservatives Want Regime Change? And What Would That Look Like?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=153355 Conservaphobia: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=144168 Conservative Claims of Cultural Oppression: The Nature and Origins of Conservaphobia, Part Two, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=144294

NAT SIMONS ft ANNI B SWEET & LOS ESTANQUES - No Me Importa NadaLUZ CASAL – QuizásLOS ESTANQUES & ANNI B SWEET – BrillabasNOAH KAHAN, GRACIE ABRAMS - Everywhere EverythingYEARS & YEARS - A Very Bad Fun IdeaPEGGY GOU - (It Goes Like) Nanana (Edit)YARD ACT – PetroleumIDLES – GraceFONTAINES D.C.- Boys In The Better LandRENO ROJAS - CómplicesEMPRESS OF – FemenineDELAPORTE – El Techno CuraVALERIE JUNE – Ordinary WorldPHOENIX ft LEÓN LARREGUI - ArtefactKARAVANA – Verano de los 27SHEGO & GHOULJABOY – Amigos NuevosEscuchar audio

Zugegeben, mit Halloween hatte man Duran Duran bisher eher wenig in Verbindung gebracht. Zu schöngeistig ihre Songs, zu grell das bunte Licht der 80er, das über ihnen schwebte, zu schön die 5 Boys auf dem Cover des ersten Albums. Insofern kommt es schon überraschend, dass sie heute mit „Danse Macabre“ ein thematisches Album zum Gruseltag herausbringen, mit eigenen Songs und passenden Covern. Die Schnittmenge von Band und Feiertag ist die Nacht, für die die Männer aus Birmingham vor allem in den 80ern den passenden Groove mit der unwiderstehlichen Hook lieferten, in den Night Clubs dieser Welt, nicht nur in den „Night Versions“-Remixen ihrer Songs, für alle „Girls on Film“ und „Wild Boys“. Jörn Behr, Kollege von 1LIVE und Host des Serien-Podcasts „Glotz und Gloria“ bei WDR Cosmo, hat Duran Duran schon als Kind gehört – damals vor allem tagsüber – und ist bis heute Fan geblieben. Er ist in der neuen Folge zu Gast. Im Fokus stehen aber Sänger Simon LeBon und Drummer Roger Taylor, die uns persönlich erzählen von den Anfängen der Band Ende der 70er Jahre, über den Über-Hype in den 80ern und von ihrem Comeback in der „Ordinary World“ der 90er. Alles in Episode #083DuranDuran.

A message from Acts 23:12-35 by Pastor Jared Burke at Bethany Bible Fellowship, Westminster, California

A message from Acts 23:12-35 by Pastor Jared Burke at Bethany Bible Fellowship, Westminster, California

Pastor Chris explains why heaven will be "ordinary."

7 WAYS TO HELP YOU BE UNIQUE Podcasting is growing by leaps and bounds everyday. There are so many podcasts in your niche. That makes it even more critical for your podcast to be unique. If you want to stand out in the sea of sameness, there are a few things you can do that are easy to implement to make you special. WHY BE UNIQUE In the era of artificial intelligence, you can't afford to be information alone. AI can easily reproduce your information. AI cannot copy you, your story and your personality. A fews day ago we took a roadtrip to see Duran Duran in concert. It was the opportunity for my wife to cross off one of her bucket list bands. They put on an amazing show. Nile Rodgers and Chic opened the show. Bastille was the middle act. Then, Duran Duran brought down the house. It was fantastic. Duran Duran started as a band in the Birmingham, England in 1978 with Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Stephen Duffy. They struggled for a few years as Stephen left the band. Seven others came in and out of the band until they found the five that would become the famous Duran Duran as most know it. Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Andy Taylor. They were part of a scene known as the New Romatic movement. It was a musical movement influenced by David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Roxy Music. The New Romantic movement developed fashions inspired by the glam rock era coupled with the early Romantic period of the late 18th and early 19th century. Bands emerging from the New Romantic movement included Spandau Ballet, A Flock of Seagulls, Boy George, and Classix Nouveaux. Though they had success in the U.K., Spandau Ballet and A Flock of Seagulls both only had one big hit in the U.S. Classix Nouveau were hardly known. On the other hand, Duran Duran and Boy George had numerous hits. Duran Duran had 13 songs that hit the Top 20 in the U.S. and many others that cracked the Top 40. DURAN DURAN So what set Duran Duran apart from the rest of the New Romantics? The band learned how to be unique better and unlike any other group. They had John Taylor, Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor in the band. However, none of the three were related, which made a great conversation piece. Nick and Simon were both heartthrobs who wore makeup and fashion epitomizing the style of the New Romantics. They were interesting, gave great interviews, created unique music, and influenced a style in the 80s unmatched by other bands. They wrote and recorded "A View To A Kill" to be the title track of the James Bond film of the same name. It was the first Bond theme to hit number one on the U.S. charts. Duran Duran created fantastic videos to usher in the age of MTV. The iconic videos for "Rio", "Girls on Film" and "Hungry Like the Wolf" were masterpieces in heavy rotation on MTV and still remembered today. Their popularity was demonstrated by the thousands of people singing every note to their songs nearly 40 years after they were released. It was one big party from start to end. You can take seven fundamental lessons from Duran Duran to help you be unique. These fundamentals will help you create raving fans rather than being a one-hit wonder. BE YOURSELF First, to be unique, be yourself. Be authentic. Only you can be you. If you try to fit in, you'll blend in. You won't get noticed. Don't simply copy somebody else. Blaze your own path. Infuse your content with your personality. Nobody can copy you. Duran Duran blazed the way for the New Romantic movement. Their style was unique. The music was original. Simon Le Bon came out of art school straight into the band and it showed. STORIES Next, incorporate your story into your podcast. People love a good story. More importantly, they love a true story. It is authentic and original. Listeners will learn about you with stories. Your stories define your character. They help your audience get to know who you are, what you're about, and what you value. Stories breed friendships. Think of your best friend. How much do you know about your best friend? You know everything, because your best friend tells you everything. They tell you every great story that happens in their life. Relationships derive from revelation. The more you reveal about yourself, the more your listener gets to know you. That's how friendships are formed. TELL THE TRUTH The third fundamental to be authentic is to tell the truth. Honesty fosters relationships. When your listeners learn they can count on you, they discover they can trust you. If you say you will post something on Wednesday, post it on Wednesday. Little deposits in your trust account will go a long way when you tell the truth consistently. Members of Duran Duran left the band, rejoined the band, left the band and rejoined again. They were always upfront with their fans. Andy Taylor joined the band in 1980. He left in 1986 before coming back in 2001. Andy left again in 2006. In 2022, Duran Duran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The remaining four were there to accept, while Simon Le Bon read a letter from an absent Andy Taylor. The letter revealed Andy was battling prostate cancer. Earlier this year, the band announced they are working on a new project that will include a collaboration with Andy Taylor. They are always authentically truthful and their fans love them for that. BE TRUE TO YOURSELF You can be unique when you stick to your beliefs. Be true to yourself. It is impossible to consistently be something you're not. Trying to be like somebody else will eventually fall apart. It is hard to fake it without tripping up. Your listeners will see through it. Be proud of your features and your flaws. These all combine to make you the unique person you are. Nobody can duplicate your unique combination of qualities. Even during the tough times of the early 90s when grunge and hip hop were taking over, Duran Duran stuck to their mod dance style. They had a drought of four years without reaching the Top 40 chart in the U.S., but they kept true to themselves. It paid off when they hit #3 in 1993 with "Ordinary World" and #7 with "Come Undone". The band has a powerful fan base, because their fans know exactly what they are going to get at every show. PERSONAL STYLE The fifth fundamental to be unique is to use your personal style. To make your show unique, add your personal style. Duran Duran had their fashion. They had their hair, eye liner, ruffles. They had a swagger unlike any other. Do it in a way that only you can do it. Not a made up way. Your unique way. HAVE FUN Like the party Duran Duran put on, have fun. When you have fun, everybody has fun. You attract the right crowd. People don't simply want info, they want entertainment. They are here to get away from life for awhile. Help them do that. It is much more fun to learn when the content is entertaining. Don't be so serious. Lighten up and have a good time. BE MEMORABLE Finally, be unique by being memorable. Make them remember you. Own your category. When your listeners think of your category, they think of you. That happens when your niche is focused. It is nearly impossible to own the "business" category. However, you could own the "bookkeeper for solopreneurs" category. Get focused. Then, get listeners to talk about you. You don't want listeners to casually listen then go away. It is hard to monetize your activities if you are not top-of-mind. Most marketing is focused on top-of-mind awareness and a strong call to action. Your call to action is powerfully effective when you are the first one that comes to mind. When Duran Duran hit the scene, nobody said, "Boy, they sound like Band X." Even though they were inspired by David Bowie and Roxy Music, they sounded different. You can hear David Bowie singing "Wild Boys" or "Notorious". The band knew who they were and stuck to their niche to be memorable. BE UNIQUE THIS WEEK This week, I'd love to see you review two of your episodes. See how many of these fundamentals are present in your podcast. Find one personal story to include in your next podcast. Do one thing in a way only you can do it and make it memorable. Then, let me know how it goes. Email me. And if you have a chance, catch Duran Duran next time they are close. You'll have one incredible night that you will be talking about for years. If you don't have a mentor who can take your hand and walk you every step of the way, go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apply, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. We will develop your plan and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals.

Orly is back to help Will discuss some of the big modern rock hits of February 1993. Songs under discussion include: Duran Duran - "Ordinary World" The The - "Dogs of Lust" INXS - "Beautiful Girl" Pearl Jam - "Black" Season 6 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RV2gzADXh93VuQieGrbVX?si=0922300917b349fd

Continuing with There's a Musician in this month we watched the 2016 film Ordinary World. Written and directed by Lee Kirk. The film stars Billie Joe Armstrong in his first leading role as Perry Miller a husband and father who, in the midst of a mid-life crisis, on his 40th birthday decides to revisit his punk-rock past by throwing an extravagant party. The film as stars Judy Greer, Selma Blair, Madisyn Shipman, Dallas Roberts, Chris Messina, Fred Armisen and Brian Baumgartner. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

Rick Younger, Veniece Antoinette, and Marc Theobald visit Friends Like Us and discuss what WGA writers want, picket line etiquette, policing of black joy and more with host Marina Franklin.  Rick Younger is an actor, comedian, and singer originally from Baltimore, MD. Television appearances include "AXS TV'S Gotham Comedy Live" and "It's Showtime at the Apollo." Rick also toured nationally with the Broadway musical RENT. You've undoubtedly seen him in numerous national television commercials, the Woody Allen Amazon Series, "Crisis in Six Scenes" and guest spots on HBO's "Girls," "Blue Bloods" and "Law & Order: SVU." Film credits include Ordinary World and Morning Glory. Rick’s latest comedy album, "Fried Chicken and White Bread," is available on iTunes. Veniece Antoinette is a Podcaster, Content Creator, and Entrepreneur. Veniece found herself on her first podcast, Talk Hvy, in 2014, and went on to start her own podcast in 2016 called Sip & Spill. After obtaining her Master's Degree in TV and Media Management she went on to work with the Glass Entertainment Group Production Company to help successfully produce one of largest podcasts on Apple, "Confronting OJ Simpson '' getting over 7 millions listeners in its first season; and then started her business, Podcasting and Media Group, LLC to help small business owners and independent podcasters launch their podcasts! Marc Theobald is a stand-up, writer, and producer known for The Last O.G. (2018), Delocated (2018), and the 2019 ESPY Awards. He has performed in a number of New York's hot spots, including the "New York Comedy Club", "Catch a Rising Star", "Stand-Up New York", and "Uptown Comedy Club", He also has been featured on "Comic View" and "The Chappelle Show". True to form, Theobald keeps the crowd in stitches with his sketch artist talents and physical style. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

In this podcast, Jenny and Hѐlen discuss the Dharma Art of Miksang, a form of contemplative photography, and its role as a spiritual practice on the path of beauty.Hѐlen describes how difficulties in her life led her to the Dharma Arts and Shambhala Buddhism. Miksang practice starts from being open and available. We have a tendency to overlook moments of pure, fresh seeing, and conceptualise what we see, giving everything a name and a form. In Miksang, instead of photographing objects, we express the simple, direct and brilliant experience of a flash of perception, before the mind has applied any concepts to it. It's an effortless way of meeting the sacred world at any moment during daily life. When we let go of likes and dislikes, good and bad, and the egoic desire to create a beautiful photo, we discover beauty all around us, shining in the ordinary.To find out more about Hѐlen and the Dharma Art of Miksang, including details of her online and European events you can visit her website here: https://miksang.euThe quarryfarm.com website contains examples of photos produced during the Miksang training courses that Jenny attended with Hѐlen.Support the showIf you are interested in exploring spiritual awakening, we invite you to register for our free 7 Days to Awakening self study course, created by Lisa Natoli and Bill Free.Learn more about the The Awareness Podcast and access show notes for every episode at: www.teachersofgod.org/podcastLearn more about The Teachers of God Foundation at: www.teachersofgod.org Original music by Omashar

Antonio Googled how many days are left until his book release and fill each day with a marketing campaignDates1. February 24, 2023: Announcement of the book release on social media platforms and the author's website, with a sneak peek of the cover and a synopsis.2. March 1, 2023: Release of a book trailer on YouTube and other video sharing platforms, featuring key scenes and characters from the book.3. March 5, 2023: Virtual book launch event on Zoom, hosted by the author, where readers can join in and ask questions about the book and its themes.Virtual Book Tour Agenda0-5 mins: Introduction - Introduce yourself, your book, and the purpose of the virtual book tour. Give a brief overview of what you plan to cover during the next 2 hours.5-10 mins: Announcements - Make any important announcements, such as upcoming events, new releases, or other relevant news.10-50 mins: Q&A with Antonio - Have a Q&A session with Antonio, where he can ask you questions about your book, your writing process, your inspirations, and any other topics he's interested in. This should last about 40 minutes, leaving some time for follow-up questions or audience participation.50-60 mins: Break - Take a 10-minute break to give attendees time to stretch and refresh themselves.60-75 mins: Book giveaway - Announce the winners of the book giveaway and briefly discuss the prizes. This should take about 10-15 minutes.75-105 mins: Author reading - Begin the author reading, where you read an excerpt from your book. This should last for about 30 minutes.105-120 mins: Q&A with the audience - Have a Q&A session with the audience, where they can ask you questions about your book or any other topics related to your writing. This should take about 15-20 minutes, depending on the number of questions.Type into ChatGPTI have 180 days to have a book called (book name). It is about (description and synopsis). Can you give me an event every 3 days/ once a week?Types of EventsBook tourBook signingHuge webinarOnline conferenceConferencePrompt for ChatGPTI want to do a video blog about my book and follow the 12 steps of the hero's journey as defined by Joseph Campbell in the book "A Hero with A Thousand Faces" and used in Hollywood blockbuster videos. Please analyze my book description and give me 12 steps of the hero's journey that could become the template for my video blog, but please follow the steps of the hero's journey, and I will provide for you the list of the hero's journey below, and call it [2]. Concerning the hero's journey, it is the emotion from starting the video blog from Step 1 to Step 12 that I am interested in. I want to psychologically take my readers on a journey that is already deep inside of them. "United Cities of Salleria:Burn Together"The United Cities of Salleria is an explosive Post-Apocalyptic Techo-Thriller four-book series, in which the first book follows the realistic events of an EMP attack and what the aftermath might look like from former Special Operations Intelligence Sergeant Antonio T Smith Jr.Ashton, “The Ghost”, Jace was born and raised in a secret society of assassins and is now arguably the greatest Special Forces solider of all time. His last mission for the United Cities of Salleria inadvertently starts World War III when the North Kangavarian military launches a series of EMP attacks over the United Cities and leave it in complete darkness before they invade and kill millions of innocent people. Meanwhile, a convicted serial killer, who hates Ashton, escapes from a Supermax Prison and successfully murders everyone responsible for putting him in prison. His number one target, “The Ghost”. While The Ghost is be saving the world, he is unknowingly hunted by multiple serial killers and their loyal followers, who murders half the city on their way to cornering The Ghost once and for all. Will The Ghost be able to save the world before the serial killers ends his life?[2] 12 Steps of the Hero's Journey1. Ordinary WorldThis is where the Hero's exists before his present story begins, oblivious of the adventures to come. It's his safe place. His everyday life where we learn crucial details about our Hero, his true nature, capabilities and outlook on life. This anchors the Hero as a human, just like you and me, and makes it easier for us to identify with him and hence later, empathize with his plight.2. Call To AdventureThe Hero's adventure begins when he receives a call to action, such as a direct threat to his safety, his family, his way of life or to the peace of the community in which he lives. It may not be as dramatic as a gunshot, but simply a phone call or conversation but whatever the call is, and however it manifests itself, it ultimately disrupts the comfort of the Hero's Ordinary World and presents a challenge or quest that must be undertaken.3. Refusal Of The CallAlthough the Hero may be eager to accept the quest, at this stage he will have fears that need overcoming. Second thoughts or even deep personal doubts as to whether or not he is up to the challenge. When this happens, the Hero will refuse the call and as a result may suffer somehow. The problem he faces may seem to much to handle and the comfort of home far more attractive than the perilous road ahead. This would also be our own response and once again helps us bond further with the reluctant Hero.4. Meeting The MentorAt this crucial turning point where the Hero desperately needs guidance he meets a mentor figure who gives him something he needs. He could be given an object of great importance, insight into the dilemma he faces, wise advice, practical training or even self-confidence. Whatever the mentor provides the Hero with it serves to dispel his doubts and fears and give him the strength and courage to begin his quest.5. Crossing The ThresholdThe Hero is now ready to act upon his call to adventure and truly begin his quest, whether it be physical, spiritual or emotional. He may go willingly or he may be pushed, but either way he finally crosses the threshold between the world he is familiar with and that which he is not. It may be leaving home for the first time in his life or just doing something he has always been scared to do. However the threshold presents itself, this action signifies the Hero's commitment to his journey an whatever it may have in store for him.6. Tests, Allies, EnemiesNow finally out of his comfort zone the Hero is confronted with an ever more difficult series of challenges that test him in a variety of ways. Obstacles are thrown across his path; whether they be physical hurdles or people bent on thwarting his progress, the Hero must overcome each challenge he is presented with on the journey towards his ultimate goal. The Hero needs to find out who can be trusted and who can't. He may earn allies and meet enemies who will, each in their own way, help prepare him for the greater ordeals yet to come. This is the stage where his skills and/or powers are tested and every obstacle that he faces helps us gain a deeper insight into his character and ultimately identify with him even more.7. Approach To The Inmost CaveThe inmost cave may represent many things in the Hero's story such as an actual location in which lies a terrible danger or an inner conflict which up until now the Hero has not had to face. As the Hero approaches the cave he must make final preparations before taking that final leap into the great unknown. At the threshold to the inmost cave the Hero may once again face some of the doubts and fears that first surfaced upon his call to adventure. He may need some time to reflect upon his journey and the treacherous road ahead in order to find the courage to continue. This brief respite helps the audience understand the magnitude of the ordeal that awaits the Hero and escalates the tension in anticipation of his ultimate test.8. OrdealThe Supreme Ordeal may be a dangerous physical test or a deep inner crisis that the Hero must face in order to survive or for the world in which the Hero lives to continue to exist. Whether it be facing his greatest fear or most deadly foe, the Hero must draw upon all of his skills and his experiences gathered upon the path to the inmost cave in order to overcome his most difficulty challenge. Only through some form of "death" can the Hero be reborn, experiencing a metaphorical resurrection that somehow grants him greater power or insight necessary in order to fulfill his destiny or reach his journey's end. This is the high-point of the Hero's story and where everything he holds dear is put on the line. If he fails, he will either die or life as he knows it will never be the same again.9. Reward (Seizing The Sword)After defeating the enemy, surviving death and finally overcoming his greatest personal challenge, the Hero is ultimately transformed into a new state, emerging from battle as a stronger person and often with a prize. The Reward may come in many forms: an object of great importance or power, a secret, greater knowledge or insight, or even reconciliation with a loved one or ally. Whatever the treasure, which may well facilitate his return to the Ordinary World, the Hero must quickly put celebrations aside and prepare for the last leg of his journey.10. Return This stage in the Hero's journey represents a reverse echo of the Call to Adventure in which the Hero had to cross the first threshold. Now he must return home with his reward but this time the anticipation of danger is replaced with that of acclaim and perhaps vindication, absolution or even exoneration. But the Hero's journey is not yet over and he may still need one last push back into the Ordinary World. The moment before the Hero finally commits to the last stage of his journey may be a moment in which he must choose between his own personal objective and that of a Higher Cause.11. New LifeThis is the climax in which the Hero must have his final and most dangerous encounter with death. The final battle also represents something far greater than the Hero's own existence with its outcome having far-reaching consequences to his Ordinary World and the lives of those he left behind. If he fails, others will suffer and this not only places more weight upon his shoulders but in a movie, grips the audience so that they too feel part of the conflict and share the Hero's hopes, fears and trepidation. Ultimately the Hero will succeed, destroy his enemy and emerge from battle cleansed and reborn.12. Status Quo But Upgraded This is the final stage of the Hero's journey in which he returns home to his Ordinary World a changed man. He will have grown as a person, learned many things, faced many terrible dangers and even death but now looks forward to the start of a new life. His return may bring fresh hope to those he left behind, a direct solution to their problems or perhaps a new perspective for everyone to consider. The final reward that he obtains may be literal or metaphoric. It could be a cause for celebration, self-realization or an end to strife, but whatever it is it represents three things: change, success and proof of his journey. The return home also signals the need for resolution for the story's other key players. The Hero's doubters will be ostracized, his enemies punished and his allies rewarded. Ultimately the Hero will return to where he started but things will clearly never be the same again.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-secret-to-success/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show NotesPromptly Written, Vol. 4World Gone GeekThe Mysteries by Bill Watterson and John KaschtThe Pale Blue Eye: A Novel by Louis BayardMr. Timothy by Louis BayardGudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure | NetflixCocaine Bear | IMDb.comBlack Bird | Apple TVHBO's The Last of Us PodcastScriptnotesLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryBlood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthyThe Road by Cormac McCarthyThe Maid: A Novel by Nita ProseMaking a Scene by Constance WuLove Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff77 Dream Songs: Poems by John BerrymanThe Destroyer of Worlds: A Return to Lovecraft Country by Matt RuffPromptly Written Facebook Group@pwrittenpod on TwitterPromptly Written PodcastIan LewisIanLewisFiction on Instagram@mattsugerik on TwitterMatt Sugerik

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon as tickets go on sale tomorrow for the band at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Sept. 13. They discuss Duran Duran's recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as their biggest hits, including “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Is There Something I Should Know,” “A View to a Kill,” “Notorious” and “Ordinary World.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon as tickets go on sale tomorrow for the band at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Sept. 13. They discuss Duran Duran's recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as their biggest hits, including “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Is There Something I Should Know,” “A View to a Kill,” “Notorious” and “Ordinary World.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like you're in your own way? Like the only obstacle stopping you achieving success is your own lack of self-belief? This is something pop icon and Queen front man Adam Lambert has spent a career navigating.In this chat with Fearne, Adam opens up about how he came to understand that he has anxiety. Looking back, he's clear that having to supress his queer identity for a long time compounded his stress, and that while becoming famous alleviated some stresses, it created many others, including a huge pressure to constantly perform at a high level. They also talk about the positive impact Adam's personally found taking medication has had on his mental health.Adam's single, Ordinary World, is out now, and you can pre-order his album, High Drama', now too.Britain Get Singing airs on ITV on Christmas Eve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 107, Mike Buchanan, Athletes in Action missionary for over 30 years in various positions, Author of More Than That: Biblical Principles for Dealing With Athletic Injuries, and Husband and Father, talks with Phil and Paul about great life and leadership lesson he has learned from different aspects of athletics, how he overcame brutal injuries and how we can do the same, and how breaking a kid's neck impacted his life in a huge way. Specifically, Mike discusses: His personal story, how he developed his passion for sports, leadership, coaching, and ministry, how he almost was a professional athlete, and some of the great soccer players he has worked with through Athletes in Action (4:31) His personal why and how he is living it out in his life (9:19) Some of Mike's favorite coaches and what he has learned from them about life and leadership (13:57) Life and leadership lessons he has learned from the experiences he has had in his athletic career (20:16) Why it's important not to idolize celebrities (27:59) Mike's book, More Than That, and why it is a must read for athletes, coaches, and parents (40:14) The importance of having your identity grounded in the right thing (48:28) The two ways we can respond to injuries in our lives and why only one of them works (53:52) How he is using lessons learned from sports in his marriage and parenting (59:47) His recommendations of books (1:05:42) Resources and Links from this Episode More Than That website (info about Mike's book, podcast, and other materials) Mike's email address Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Warrior Way Soccer Coaching the Bigger Game Program Phil's email for DISC Training Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More, by Mark Batterson Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World, by Bob Goff The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible, by Scot McKnight and Tom Parks Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence, by Crawford Loritts

What do we do when things are broken and we aren't sure how to respond? Sometimes showing up is the hard thing. Even if you “failed” in the hard thing, you showed up for it. Hard things don't equal immediate success. Brokenness doesn't just become healed over night. The daily grind of showing up, acknowledging the broken, and THEN choosing health and healing is an awful lot to do.  So what do you do when you don't know how to fix it?  We talk about all of this and so much more!   Jen Simpson journals  "Broken things are everywhere and we don't want to be afraid of them." "I see you. I understand. I believe in you. I'm sorry that happened to you." The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind & Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk     Ask for generous wisdom & then count on Him to provide it!  James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault" Abide in Him! Apart from Him we cannot do the supernatural. (John 15:5)  Auburn Community Church - Miles Fidell sermon on Luke: The Aftermath of the Cross Jesus did not allow the climate around him to deter his focus. Is my life dictated by the pressure and voices around me? or is there peace and connection and union with God that defines how I live my life each day fully submitted to the Lord. I have a choice each day.  I can choose to carry the energy of htre world around me OR I can become a purifier and an air filter transforming the lost world around me. Jesus drew strength for Calvary in Gethsemane.  What the Lord speaks to you in private will become your peace in public.  Getting alone with God is beholding his eye on me.  Lysa Terkeurst new podcast Therapy & Theology & her new book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You are  The Lord is My Courage: Stepping Through the Shadows of Fear Toward the Voice of Love by K.J. Ramsey 48 Laws of Spiritual Power: Uncommon Wisdom for Greater Ministry Impact by Frank Viola Love Does (Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World) by Bob Goff You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel!  Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We LOVE connecting with you!    Join our Facebook group   • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok   • Follow us on Pinterest

In part 2 with ArtNet News critic Ben Davis, we talk about: environmentalism and our approach to the climate, as well his emphasis on finding a good middle ground between overly dire and overly sugar-coated perspectives on the conversation; Christian Marclay's video works “Telephone” – which Apple co-opted, making their own version when Marclay wouldn't sell it to them – and “The Clock,” which Ben considers to be Marclay's response to Apple and its iPhone, and images' ‘place-lessness' (which “The Clock” returns to us); how he frames the immersive art trend as a question of ‘what's at stake here?,' and how there are many trends that he feels needs to be seen from both sides; Alfredo Jaar's immersive video in the most recent Whitney Biennial, prompted by the very short time window artists now have to gain viewers' attention; the case of the lovably ordinary @world_record_egg, an Instagram feed that both parodied and addressed concerns about the effects of social media on our individual psyches as an artistic provocation; and Ben's own tricky relationship with social media (IG).

Every great story, movie, or book contains elements of what's been called the ‘Hero's Journey' — a series of events and experiences that makes the story meaningful and transformational. It's the process by which the hero-to-be becomes the hero of the story. The interesting thing is that the same elements which make a great story also make a great life. YOU can become the hero of your own life by living and following the ‘Hero's Journey'. When you do, you finally get out of the bleachers and into the arena of truly living. This starts by stepping from the ‘Ordinary World' into the ‘Unknown'. But HOW do you do that? And HOW do you do it if you have children and a family? Doesn't that prevent you from becoming the ‘hero' of your life story simply because you have other people to be responsible for? That's what we dive into in this episode. Listen now for specific strategies for living and creating a ‘great life story' by becoming the hero of your own life as you live and grow and ‘level up' in each area of importance -- mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical, and financial. If you've ever felt a ‘call' to do something different or bigger than what you're doing now then don't miss this inspiring episode and learn how to accept the call, leave the ‘Ordinary World' and step into the ‘Unknown'.

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Journalist and author of the 33 ⅓ book Duran Duran's Rio, Annie Zaleski, joins DJ Louie for a deep-dive into ‘80s British pop-rock band and seminal music video-pioneers, Duran Duran. First, Louie and Annie parse the various music scenes-- glam rock, new wave, “The New Romantics”-- from which Duran Duran emerged before discussing the band's formation in Birmingham in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, their deal with storied label EMI, and what factors lead their 1981 self-titled debut, a prescient blend of rock and dance music, to become a smash overseas but fail to impact here in America. They then move on to the band's second record, 1982's blockbuster Rio, their groundbreaking and trendsetting videos for singles like “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf”, the latter of which won the inaugural Best Music Video prize at the 1984 VMAs, how the group cleverly broke onto American radio thanks to their then-novel use of dance remixes, and how their massive success with teenage girls led them to be dismissed as fluff by the rockist critical establishment. Louie and Annie then lay out Duran Duran's continued success with albums like 1983's Seven and the Ragged Tiger and 1986's Nile Rodgers-produced Notorious, why the band quickly fell out of favor with mainstream audiences during the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, how they made one of the most unlikely comebacks in pop history with 1993's Duran Duran (The Wedding Album) featuring two of their definitive hits, “Ordinary World” and “Come Undone”, and what their recent induction into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame means for their legacy. Finally, Louie and Annie rank Duran Duran in the official Pop Pantheon. Tickets to see Louie DJ Pop Music at Gorgeous Gorgeous 7/16 in DTLA!Buy Annie Zaleksi's 33 1/3 Book on Duran Duran's RioCheck out Louie's Duran Duran Essentials Playlist on SpotifyJoin the Pop Pantheon Discord!Follow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on TwitterFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow Pop Pantheon on TwitterFollow Annie Zaleski on Twitter

The first phase of the 12 step Hero's Journey begins in the Ordinary World. It is the starting point in any great heroic story including your own. In this episode, I share insights on this difficult stage of the journey as well as an exercise I do to help my client's assess their current Ordinary World.Your journey starts here...Contact Scott :Book Your Hero's Journey Strategy Call | https://calendly.com/heroinprogress/30min?month=2022-03Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsscottharris/In Person Training | https://www.warriorwithintraining.com/***Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.*** 

As I mentioned last week, with Father's Day coming up, the entire month of June will be Turquoise Talks episodes to honor all of the men, fathers, and husbands out there. These men will be sharing their stories of what it's like to support a mompreneur. So grab your spouse, partner, or whoever your support person is and listen to these episodes together.   We continue with part two of my chat with Scott Monroe, a father of two and husband of twenty-nine years to Cindy Monroe, the Founder of Thirty-One Gifts. In this episode, we talk about dad guilt, dealing with burnout, and how he has supported his wife in her role as a mompreneur.   If you missed last week's episode, I recommend going back and listening to that one first.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 3: Turquoise Talks: Intentions with Cindy Monroe Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff The Key to Everything by Pastor Jack Hayford The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer Abide: Christian Meditation App Autio - Audio for Travel App   Connect with me on your favorite social media platform Instagram: www.instagram.com/martine31williams Facebook: facebook.com/martinenwilliams   Join the Mompreneur Life Remixed FB Community: HERE   Book your Burnout to Breakthrough call with Martine: HERE   Be sure to follow this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!   Hey!! Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show!   Believing in YOU always! Martine

Many of us put limits on what God can do through us because of our own insecurities and feelings of inadequacy.  But we must never forget that what God calls us to, He equips us for.  This is what we see in the example of Frank Jenner - a simple Australian businessman who personally witnessed to over 100,000 people in his lifetime. Next time God places a Kingdom opportunity in front of you, don't let fear or insecurity keep you from embracing it - rely on the strength of God to do what is impossible in your own strength. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

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Eric Vermillion is the CEO of Helpshift, a San Francisco based company that develops mobile customer support software that helps companies provide better customer support in mobile apps. Before Helpshift, Eric was instrumental in advancing BlueCat to one of Canada's most notable software exits, and also helped grow revenue at NICE Systems to over $1 Billion. He has also held sales and leadership roles at PTC, Tecnomatix and Triad Systems Corporation. Eric holds a Bachelor's degree in management from Purdue University.   Questions   We like to give our guest an opportunity to do their own introduction in their own words, can you just tell us a little bit about how you got to where you are today? Can you tell us a little bit about what Helpshift does? Do you see mobile applications advancing even more in the whole development of customer experience on a global level? Or do you find people are looking for more opportunities where they can have more face-to-face interactions and less interaction with the digital or the technological side of things? Metaverse, there are a lot of people who still have a little bit of apprehension in relation to that whole emergence of that, what it represents, how to interface with it. What are your thoughts on that? Do you think it's something that will become the norm? How do you think people can adjust to it feeling more comfortable because it's so different and generally speaking, human beings just don't adjust to change very readily. Could you share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website, or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? Could you also share with our audience, maybe one or two books that have had the biggest impact on you? It could be a book that you read recently, or even one that you read a long time ago, but it still has impacted you in a very great way. We have a lot of listeners who are business owners and managers, who feel they have great products and services, but they lack the constantly motivated human capital. If you were sitting across the table from that person, what's the one piece of advice that you would give them to have a successful business? What's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about - either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. Where can listeners find you online? Do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you will tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to get you back on track if for any reason you got derailed or just kind of helps to get you back refocused.   Highlights   Eric's Journey   Eric shared that he spent his entire career in the world of software, pretty good chunk of it on the sales end of things. He kind of got lucky coming out of Purdue University, when all his friends were taking jobs at places like John Deere and Caterpillar and Anderson Consulting, I found the Bay area software company to join and kind of fell in love with technology and software. So, he's spent his career helping people use technology to create value. And he's spent a big chunk of it in the world of customer service, he was at NICE for 8 years and got to be a part of things when kind of this whole omni channel trend happened. After he left NICE, he did a couple of other software plays in the world of identity management and IT security with blue cat, he found his way back and spent the last 3 years in Helpshift trying to really redefine what good customer service looks like for mobile apps and using more mobile devices more effectively.   What Does Helpshift do?   When asked about what Helpshift does, Eric shared that if you think of the your mobile phone, you probably engage with a lot of mobile apps on a day to day basis. Most people do and that's a trend that is rapidly increasing. They help brands use that mobile app to create essentially an orchestration tool for consumers to drive a very elegant customer experience. So, when you're in the mobile app you got typically it's the mobile app knows who you are, there's some context to the situation. And so, their customers are able to really provide their consumers with a much more elegant logical flow within the mobile app, allowing them to really self-serve much more effectively and by the time they actually get to an agent or human if they need to, because it's a more complex problem, or they're a blue-chip customer. A lot of the problems already been solved, the context is there for the agents, so they can become a bit more like a concierge or a personal assistant than then the traditional view of what we would think of as a customer service agent.   Mobile Applications Advancing to Develop Customer Experience   Me: Do you see mobile applications advancing even more in the whole development of customer experience on a global level? Or do you find people are looking for more opportunities where they can have more face-to-face interactions and less interaction with the digital or the technological side of things?   Eric stated that those are two separate interesting questions. He thinks after what we've all been through in the last couple of years with COVID, he'd be surprised if there's anyone in the world that isn't craving a little bit more face-to-face interaction. So, he does think people want that, but he's not sure that customer service is the place where they're striving for more kind of face to face, human to human interaction.   People are busy, people's schedules have changed and evolved a lot over the last couple of years, people tend to do a lot more working remotely, they tend to have schedules that are not very standard and typical, so they want to be able to find resolution to their problems whenever they want, wherever they want, at whatever time of day they want and that's something that he thinks companies are going to have to continue to adapt to.   And one thing that we know is true is that there were 2 million mobile apps that were created last year and there'll be more than that that are created this year. People tend to carry their mobile device with them, all the time 24/7, for most of us it's sitting next to our bed even at night. And so, it is this tool that's on our person 24 hours a day and when used properly, it can be an incredibly powerful tool for accessing support and creating a support engagement that really fits your needs and your schedule as a consumer, whenever and wherever you want.   He also thinks that when you think about some of the other trends that are going on in the world, like the emergence of this thing, everyone's calling the metaverse, other kind of distributed commerce technologies, like blockchain and web3, and other digital commerce trends that are happening in the world, most of those actually are accessed through mobile devices and through mobile apps as well. So, it's a trend that he thinks would be hard to find any reason that it's not going to continue to grow and kind of grow exponentially.   Metaverse, How Can People Adjust to it Feeling More Comfortable Because It's So Different   Me: I'm glad you mentioned the metaverse, because there are a lot of people who still have a little bit of apprehension in relation to that whole emergence of that, what it represents, how to interface with it. What are your thoughts on that? Do you think it's something that will become the norm? How do you think people can adjust to it feeling more comfortable because it's so different and generally speaking, human beings just don't adjust to change very readily.   Eric stated that all very good and fair points. He thinks that a lot of people's view of the metaverse is driven by the images, or the headlines that they see about broken virtual reality experiences, they think the metaverse as kind of a 3D VR kind of gaming environment and to a certain extent, it largely is in 2022, but the evolution of it is happening very, very fast.   And for him, he envision this world, not so many years from now, the technology is there to make this happen right now, where maybe he has a meeting with someone who is sitting in Japan, speaks only Japanese, someone who's in Brazil that speaks only Portuguese, someone in France who speaks only French, and himself in a room having a meeting, in a virtual environment in real time collaborating on some project where they all understand each other, and they can effectively communicate and collaborate in a way, that's just not possible today, and kind of a purely physical world.   And so, he thinks there's just so many applications for it like that really impacted us in a positive way, in a professional environment, in an educational environment, from a healthcare perspective that gets taken granted a lot today when people just think of the metaverse is kind of this scary 3D video game. And all of those things that he just described, of course, are also going to have commerce that comes alongside of them and ownership and digital rights that around and a lot of that is being handled today or will likely be handled through blockchain technology.   And so, you have this kind of parallel digital existence that happens with all of this commerce, would be naive to think that that's not going to create a lot of support issues and a lot of support challenges. And jumping from that world, out into the more physical world to pick up the phone and make a phone call or send someone an email is highly impractical when you think about it. So, he thinks support tools are going to have to evolve as well to be able to handle some of those changes.   App, Website or Tool that Eric Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business   When asked about an online resource that he cannot live without in his business, Eric stated that it's probably pretty boring, but he spent a big chunk of his day in G Suite, from kind of managing the calendar to all the collaboration that happens over the tools. So that's a pretty boring one because they spend a lot of time talking about mobile apps, he would maybe add a bonus that he travels a lot and he'd really struggle if he didn't have his American Airlines app, that's kind of how he gets from place to place anymore. So that's one that he tends to use a great deal as well.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Eric   When asked about books that have had the biggest impact, Eric stated that he's a big fan of Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins, that's just that's one of those timeless books, the concept of the whole hedgehog principle and really having that one thing that you're laser focused on, and the whole organization is laser focused on, that you want to be known for. As well as the concept of having the right people on the bus, even if you don't know where they will sit. Those are just concepts that resonates with him very well with him, and philosophies that he tends to use and in his own management style.   On a more kind of non-business level, he's a big fan of Bob Goff as well. He's got a very fascinating story. His first book, which is called Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World, is still his favourite of the ones that he's written. He's written a few since that he thinks that was probably 10 years old at this point. But he tends to really love experiences, he thinks Bob does a great job sharing interesting experiences and the lessons you can take from each one in an extremely interesting way.   Advice for Business Owners and Managers to Have a Successful Business   Me: We have a lot of listeners who are business owners and managers, who feel they have great products and services, but they lack the constantly motivated human capital. If you were sitting across the table from that person, what's the one piece of advice that you would give them to have a successful business?   Eric stated that you know that you're a coach, you're not just a manager. He saw this clip in the last few days of Nick Saban, the Alabama football coach that's highly regarded and very well known. He stepped in and prevented a player from sharing a piece of cake with another player. So, they have this spring game every year, where they play against their own teammates, and the losing team gets beans and franks and the winning team gets a steak dinner with chocolate cake. And the winning teammate wanted to share a piece of cake with his really good friend that was on the losing team and Saban saw it and shut it down.   And he just loves that because losing hurts, and it should hurt and that's how you know you don't want to do it anymore. And he thinks people sometimes need to realize that they have an obligation as a leader, as a manager, to also be a coach and not just a manager. His job is really to help everyone who works for him to perform at a high level, and to help prepare them for their next job or even help them get their next job. And he thinks too many managers forget that often. And you can't buy your way out of that responsibility no matter how much you're paying for someone.   And then in this world where human capital and good human capital is very hard to come by, and often very expensive, losing sight of that responsibility to really coach and help a person be prepared for whatever's next, it's one of those things you take for granted if you're just trying to sometimes pay top dollar for people because you think that'll automatically make them the best at things, which is not the case.   Me: I totally agree. One of the things that we talk about a lot as well as a customer service trainer is that the most important role of the leader is to grow and develop people because as you mentioned before, you want to have people around you who are robust, who are efficient, who are intrinsically motivated to do what they're employed to do, but at the same time, they feel like they have some purpose and for them to feel like they have some purpose, they have to feel like they're a part of a bigger goal other than collecting a salary. So, I do quite agree with you that leaders are coaches even though a lot of them may not look at themselves as a coach, I like that phrase that you put it as.   What Eric is Really Excited About Now!   Eric shared that from a people perspective, the pandemic has created a lot of confusion around what work looks like and you hear a lot of companies talking about they're going to be remote only or they're going to be office only or they're going to be hybrid or like lots of different things that people are calling this thing. He spent most of his career as a remote employee and it's hard, it is not something that there's a kind of a playbook or a handbook out there to do. And it was harder before Zoom and messaging and always available internet, but it's still hard.   And he believes very strongly that companies need to have a framework for expectations and that's something that they've been continuing to work on a lot as a company. Expectations on what's expected of you as an employee, and that is independent of physical location, that is just what's expected of you as an employee, he doesn't really care where you sit, if you're doing those things, he doesn't care where you sit. He doesn't care if you're physically in an office or remote. If you're following those guidelines and principles of what they stand for as an organization and using the technology to do that, if you're doing it like that, he doesn't really care where you work from. He thinks a lot of companies think that they can kind of hand you a bag of cool technology and software, and it will make you a great remote worker but it just unfortunately doesn't always work that way, you have to teach people what's expected, inspect it regularly and then drag them back into the office when it's too hard or people are just not able to kind of cope with that very unstructured environment that you have at home, not everyone can do it. And frankly, not everyone wants to and so that's professionally.   On a personal level, he did get a Peloton a few months ago so he's been loving that and trying to take off his own COVID-19.   Where Can We Find Eric Online   Website - www.helpshift.com/ LinkedIn – Helpshift LinkedIn – Eric Vermillion   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Eric Uses   When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Eric shared that his favourite quote is the Wayne Gretzky quote, or at least he thinks it's widely attributed to Wayne Gretzky, which is “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.”   Me: All right. And that's a good one. How do you think people can apply that in this whole environment that we're operating in? As you mentioned, we're emerging out of this global pandemic, even though we're not fully emerged out of it, people are trying to just kind of get their life back into some form of semblance. So, with all of that in play and there's also I think a lot of people are still experiencing a lot of fear and anxiety because they don't know what to expect. How do you think that quote can help people to really raise the bar?   Eric stated that he thinks it can be a motivating factor for you. He's definitely a person that's fairly easily amused and he's very much an experience person, he doesn't particularly care about stuff and things, and he thinks for a lot of people over the last couple of years, they've had to figure out more interesting ways to entertain themselves versus going out and kind of buying stuff and looking more for satisfaction through material things. Every day is really a new opportunity to learn something, pain tends to create intelligence, practice creates perfection and that kind of galvanizes you.   He thinks that every person that he meets is a new lesson, every person that he has had an opportunity to help in some way is literally currency for him, it makes him feel wealthy, even if it doesn't add a penny to his own bank account. And every time he gets a chance to experience a new city or a new restaurant, or make a new friend, it makes him feel wealthier than the day before. And he think that's one of those things that every one of us can remember, every one of us that's above ground and breathing has all those opportunities every single day to like add those experiences, add those things that do make you wealthier in a non-monetary way, and never miss a chance to take one of those shots and being aware of that he thinks is an incredibly motivating thing.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners   Links Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience   Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.”   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. 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