Podcasts about origin stories

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack a whirlwind week of Disney and Universal discoveries, from a chaotic Lorcana release to a little-known Walt Disney World store hidden inside an Orlando parking garage. Lauren shares highlights from her latest theme park merchandise haul, including deeply discounted Universal gear and retro-inspired Contemporary Resort merchandise. Then Jim digs into the surprisingly smelly construction history connecting Seven Seas Lagoon, EPCOT, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and Walt Disney World's original hotels. NEWS • A limited-edition Disney Lorcana release creates massive crowds at Disney Springs and forces the cancellation of a London event. • Jim and Lauren consider whether artificial scarcity and reseller demand are helping fuel Lorcana's popularity. • Lauren discovers an official Walt Disney World merchandise and ticket location hidden inside an International Drive parking garage. • Universal Orlando's Brown Derby shop offers select current merchandise at discounts of up to 70 percent. • The Contemporary Resort leans into vintage Disney style with monorail merchandise, classic photography, and deep-cut references. FEATURE • The excavation of Seven Seas Lagoon required moving millions of cubic yards of ancient organic material. • EPCOT guests encountered an unforgettable odor when construction crews disturbed old World Showcase Lagoon debris during development of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. • Jim explains how Walt Disney World's original hotels were designed to extend the storytelling beyond the Magic Kingdom. • Early resort concepts included Persian, Thai, Dutch, Cape Cod, and South Seas destinations positioned around Bay Lake. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 - Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Save up to 12 percent on Disney and Universal theme park tickets through UnlockedMagic.com, powered by the trusted team behind the DVC Rental Store. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B2B marketing isn't playing a different game. It's playing the same game on hard mode.In this episode, we're joined by Ty Heath, Global Director of Thought Leadership Go-to-Market at LinkedIn and co-founder of the B2B Institute.Fresh off serving as Jury President for the Creative B2B Lions at Cannes, Ty shares what separated the best work from the rest—and why B2B creativity is entering a new era.We discuss:What won at Cannes B2B LionsWhy B2B creativity has maturedThe role of emotion in B2BBuying committees and "viability"Why ecosystems beat campaignsThe origin story of the B2B InstituteLong-term thinking inside LinkedInWhy B2B marketers are playing the game on "hard mode"Whether you work in B2B, B2C, media, or brand strategy, this conversation offers practical lessons on creativity, leadership and marketing effectiveness.Chapters:00:00 - Welcome Back, Tyronna Heath00:38 - Tyronna's New Role at LinkedIn01:11 - Winning an Effie for “Only on LinkedIn”02:58 - Becoming Jury President for the Creative B2B Lions05:24 - Reviewing 355 Cannes Entries07:20 - Has B2B Creativity Finally Matured?09:14 - What Effective B2B Creativity Looks Like12:00 - Why the Best Ideas Can Be Explained in One Sentence13:24 - What Is Still Missing from B2B Creative?16:01 - Why Ecosystems Can Be More Powerful Than Campaigns18:09 - The Role of Emotion in B2B Decision-Making18:23 - Cannes as a B2B Brand Experience21:37 - The Origin Story of the B2B Institute25:25 - How the B2B Institute Built Its Influence28:05 - Thought Leadership and Betting on What Won't Change31:09 - Human Behaviour as the Enduring Marketing Truth32:43 - Where B2B Creativity Goes Next34:15 - Why B2B Marketing Is “Hard Mode”37:07 - LinkedIn's Long-Term B2B Playbook38:01 - Building Authority, Credibility and Confidence39:10 - The B2B Institute as a Marketing Cheat Code40:05 - Where to Follow Tyronna and the B2B Institute

This week, Jason is joined by a real life Mega-Orderer--Jamison Firestone, acclaimed lawyer, author, and activist. He witnessed firsthand Russia's descent from the promise of the Yeltsin years into the corruption and authoritarianism of Vladimir Putin's regime.Firestone was also the employer and close colleague of Sergei Magnitsky, whose death after exposing a massive tax fraud inspired the Magnitsky sanctions now used by democracies around the world to target corrupt officials and human rights abusers.Jamison joins Disorder to discuss his powerful new memoir, Rule of Lies, and to unpick piece by piece from his insider tales how Russia's descent into kleptocracy happened.Jason and Jamison also reflect on their mutual friend Sir Bill Browder, the legacy of the martyred Alexei Navalny, and why Navalny's extraordinary moral courage bears comparison with figures such as Socrates and even Jesus. As they Order the Disorder, they turn from diagnosis to solutions. Should the West finally confiscate the roughly $300 billion of frozen Russian state assets? Why has Belgium remained one of the principal obstacles? What can be done to make it give up the Goose that lays the Golden Egg? And could coordinated international action overcome the legal and political barriers? If democracies are serious about confronting authoritarianism, this conversation argues that defending the rule of law requires more than sanctions—it requires the courage to act. Producer: Sam Cluley Subscribe to our Substack https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links:Jamison Firestone:https://jamisonfirestone.com/ Buy Rule of Lies:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/rule-of-lies-jamison-r-firestone Justice for Sergei Magnitsky:https://russian-untouchables.com/eng/Punish Putin campaign:https://punishputin.com/ Listen to our first Disorder episode with Sir Bill Browder:https://pod.link/1706818264/episode/a36160dede2b990a59c34c3c4e8eeece The Magnitsky Act (U.S. Congress):https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/4405 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your mind could be read in an instant, and every thought you had was predicted before you even spoke it? In this episode, Wayne Hoffman, a master mentalist, takes us behind the curtain to explore the mysterious art of reading minds and influencing thoughts. From his groundbreaking performances to his insights into overcoming fear and embracing rejection, Wayne shares how the ability to control perception has shaped his career and personal growth. He also reveals why embracing the word "no" is key to unlocking greatness in both life and business.  In this episode, Darius and Wayne will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Wayne Hoffman (03:04) Wayne's Origin Story (05:51) The Journey of a Mentalist (08:57) The Importance of Passion in Show Business (11:47) Overcoming Adversity and Naysayers (15:06) The Power of Collecting No's (17:54) Setting Specific Goals for Success (20:48) The Coin Analogy: Yes and No (24:07) Real-Life Applications of Asking for What You Want (27:00) Pitching a TV Show: The Process (29:49) Conclusion and Key Takeaways (34:03) The Genesis of a New Project (35:01) The Power of Connections (36:25) Networking and Its Importance (39:10) The Art of Mentalism (40:19) Demonstrating Mentalism (45:57) Understanding Mentalism Techniques (52:22) The Future of Mentalism (54:10) Connecting with Wayne Hoffman (56:22) Overcoming the Fear of No Wayne Hoffman is a world-renowned mentalist, award-winning performer, and best-selling author of Mind Candy. Known for his captivating stage shows and keynote speech, The Power and Potential of the Human Mind, Wayne combines mentalism, psychology, and illusions to inspire and entertain audiences globally. His high-energy presentations challenge perceptions and drive personal and professional growth, making him a sought-after speaker and coach for top leaders worldwide. Connect with Wayne: Website: https://waynehoffman.com/ Website: http://conjurorscabinet.com/  Website: http://ilovehoffman.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoffmanmagic  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waynehoffman/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For centuries in the villages of southwestern France and northern Spain, there was a group of people who looked like everyone else, spoke the same language, prayed to the same God and were still treated as if they carried some invisible curse. These were the Cagots: forced to live in segregated hamlets, made to use separate church doors and fonts, banned from touching public water or marrying “normal” neighbors, and branded with symbols like a goose's foot, even though no one could agree on what was supposedly wrong with them or where they had come from in the first place.Over hundreds of years, myths piled up, were they lepers, heretics, Goths, Saracens, cursed builders?, but modern research suggests they weren't racially or physically different at all, just victims of a prejudice so deep that by the time the French Revolution finally broke their legal chains, many Cagot families chose to erase their own identity to survive, leaving behind one of Europe's strangest outcast histories: a hated “caste” with no clear origin story and almost no trace.

Lance Wallnau spent years thinking he was out of God's will, working in "Babylon, New York," making money in the corporate world, wondering when God would finally let him into "real" ministry. It took a stranger's prophetic word, a boardroom prophecy that ended in a standing ovation, and a Georgia state senator who died for 40 minutes to show him he'd had it backwards the whole time. What if the place you're trying to escape is actually the assignment? In this episode, Lance shares his own journey to discovering his calling, including finding out about his hidden Jewish heritage through a prophetic word, and tells the real, verifiable origin story of the seven mountains mandate: how Senator Michael Crotts' near-death experience, a phone call his own secretary says she never made, and a conversation with Loren Cunningham all converged to reveal the seven spheres that shape culture: church, family, education, government, media, arts, and business. In this episode: * How a stranger's prophetic word revealed Lance's hidden Jewish, rabbinic heritage * Why 90% of believers are never taught to find their calling outside the four walls of the church * The corporate boardroom prophecy that got a standing ovation from executives * The true origin story of the seven mountains mandate * Senator Michael Crotts' 40-minute near-death experience and the vision of seven islands * The mysterious phone call nobody can explain If you've ever felt like your job, your industry, or your everyday life was somehow "less than" ministry, this episode will change how you see your calling. Podcast Episode 2184: Finding Your CALLING + Origin Story of 7 Mountains | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

Welcome back to the Dirty Thirty — where all you need is 30 mins to turn your week around. We had guest hosts, Mike's return to the mic, and a ton to unpack from our slate of shows. Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe took over the Download and left a lasting impression, to say the least. They talked about how they became friends and the celebrity they couldn't believe they met in the infield at Atlanta. After that, Mike Davis and Kelley Earnhardt Miller discuss the origin of the Dale Jr. Download, Dale joining the show, and why Mike felt it was time to leave. During Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin, DH talks about the field's sentiment towards Hocevar and why he might not have gotten a push coming to the finish. And lastly, Dale reveals what his grandfather, Ralph Earnhardt, had underneath his house in Kannapolis. Catch us next time on Dirty Thirty! Don't forget to check out our merch at shop.dirtymomedia.com Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Crawford from the Yung Jurks joins the show to discuss the movie based on the Karen Read story Matt Damon's announcement today, Ayanna Pressley and Maura Healey. Then, Taylor reveals what he believes is his villain origin story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every career has an origin story, and for longtime CMS leader Lorraine Doo, it begins with the Attachments Rule on her very first day at the agency. In this episode, Lorraine reflects on the evolution of healthcare interoperability—from EDI transactions to APIs, FHIR, and today's digital health ecosystem—sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the policy decisions, collaborations, and regulatory milestones that have shaped modern health IT, along with her perspective on the challenges and opportunities that still lie ahead.

Send us Fan MailThis week is a colorful journey where the Sunshine State Seekers and the Florida Excursionist discussed how they got started in their natural Florida passion projects.Please subscribe!  Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

Silver Room Block Party Set To Return July 18 At The Salt Shed!! Founder Eric Williams shares his House Music Story and the Block Party's origin story with DJ Lori Branch on the Vintage House Show. Get your tickets at Silver Room Sound System Block Party!! Let's go!!!!!!! VintageHouseShow.comSupport the showwww.VintageHouseShow.comPreserving and Celebrating the History of House Music

WHAT IFWhat if the very humility you were raised to wear like a badge of honor is the exact thing quietly capping your career? What if showing up, speaking up, and being seen isn't bragging. That's the whole game. Siri Swahari spent two decades unlearning that lesson, and now she's built an entire movement to make sure other women don't have to figure it out alone.SUMMARY & GUEST INTROSiri Swahari moved to the US at 23 with no network, no roadmap, and no one in her corner. She built her entire career from scratch, volunteer work at a Colorado Springs library to VP at one of the world's largest IT and business consulting firms. Along the way, she founded Women Executive Circle, a community of senior women leaders now active in 12 states and growing. I needed to have this conversation. Her message is one every woman in corporate America needs to hear right now: you were not taught to show up, speak up, and be seen. That ends today.INSIDE THE EPISODEThe Humility Trap. Siri grew up in India being told that announcing her achievements, even being class topper, was bragging. She breaks down the deep unlearning it took to realize that staying invisible when you're already delivering value isn't humility. It's counterproductive.Imposter Syndrome Is a Growth Signal. Siri reframes the thing most women dread: if you're feeling imposter syndrome, you're doing something new, something uncomfortable, something that means you're growing. She shares how a career rotation into an entirely unfamiliar business function transformed how she leads. She coaches others through it now.You Can't Be an NPC in Your Own Career. Siri borrows her son's gaming acronym. NPC, non-playing character. It's what happens when talented women stay silent and expect growth anyway. Advocacy, visibility, and speaking up aren't optional extras. They're the game itself.What Bad Leaders Teach You. Siri and Erica both share how their worst leadership experiences became their most formative ones: the bosses who didn't credit their work, the environments that made people feel disposable, and how those moments became the North Star for the leaders they chose to become.The Origin Story of Women Executive Circle. What started as a small lunch group in Raleigh, born out of a Christmas party that required 100 attendees to happen, became a 12-state community of senior women leaders. Siri tells the full story, including the parking lot moment that made her text her WhatsApp group that Thursday night and say: the world needs this. Let's go.The WEC Framework: Wins, Evolving, Challenges. Siri walks through the rose/bud/thorn icebreaker she adapted into WEC's signature framework. Going around a table and asking 'what's actually going on in your life' unlocks something no traditional networking event ever could. It's the reason a leader who hadn't gotten out of bed in three days showed up to happy hour. She left with a plan.Representation Is the Work. After a women-in-AI event, Brown women lined up to ask Siri how she was so comfortable speaking in public. Not the VP title, not the promotions. That moment is what drives her. Because you can't be what you can't see, and Siri is committed to being visible so others know it's possible.RESOURCES & LINKSWomen Executive Circle: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-executives-circle/LinkedIn: Siri Swahari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishaswahari/ RESOURCES & LINKSStart small with me inside HER Jumpstart:https://her-collective.mn.co/plans/1985289?bundle_token=60b2c61d62213cdbd16d437cdc0e4204&utm_source=manual

What does ultimate creative freedom look like? What boundaries do you need to have in your life for this freedom to propel you forward? In this conversation with cookbook author Nicole A. Taylor, we talk code-switching, what it takes to write a book, and how personal ethics might be the fuel for your career. Hit play to hear how drawing your own hard lines can unlock your truest, most powerful creative voice.    Chapters 00:18 - Introduction to Nicole A. Taylor 01:05 - Sponsor Spotlight: iCode School 01:48 - Finding Freedom in a Georgia Kitchen 04:03 - The Power of Early Confidence and Family Grace 07:59 - The Origin Story of Watermelon and Red Birds 12:01 - Non-Negotiables and Embracing Your Authentic Vernacular 17:10 - The Unvarnished Truth of the Cookbook Publishing Process 22:37 - Rituals, Discipline, and Protecting Your Peace 24:53 - Closing Notes and Substack Support   Connect with Nicole: Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodculturist Website: https://www.nicoleataylor.com/ Support the show: Website: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite. show   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives  

WHAT IFWhat if the very humility you were raised to wear like a badge of honor is the exact thing quietly capping your career? What if showing up, speaking up, and being seen isn't bragging. That's the whole game. Siri Swahari spent two decades unlearning that lesson, and now she's built an entire movement to make sure other women don't have to figure it out alone.SUMMARY & GUEST INTROSiri Swahari moved to the US at 23 with no network, no roadmap, and no one in her corner. She built her entire career from scratch, volunteer work at a Colorado Springs library to VP at one of the world's largest IT and business consulting firms. Along the way, she founded Women Executive Circle, a community of senior women leaders now active in 12 states and growing. I needed to have this conversation. Her message is one every woman in corporate America needs to hear right now: you were not taught to show up, speak up, and be seen. That ends today.INSIDE THE EPISODEThe Humility Trap. Siri grew up in India being told that announcing her achievements, even being class topper, was bragging. She breaks down the deep unlearning it took to realize that staying invisible when you're already delivering value isn't humility. It's counterproductive.Imposter Syndrome Is a Growth Signal. Siri reframes the thing most women dread: if you're feeling imposter syndrome, you're doing something new, something uncomfortable, something that means you're growing. She shares how a career rotation into an entirely unfamiliar business function transformed how she leads. She coaches others through it now.You Can't Be an NPC in Your Own Career. Siri borrows her son's gaming acronym. NPC, non-playing character. It's what happens when talented women stay silent and expect growth anyway. Advocacy, visibility, and speaking up aren't optional extras. They're the game itself.What Bad Leaders Teach You. Siri and Erica both share how their worst leadership experiences became their most formative ones: the bosses who didn't credit their work, the environments that made people feel disposable, and how those moments became the North Star for the leaders they chose to become.The Origin Story of Women Executive Circle. What started as a small lunch group in Raleigh, born out of a Christmas party that required 100 attendees to happen, became a 12-state community of senior women leaders. Siri tells the full story, including the parking lot moment that made her text her WhatsApp group that Thursday night and say: the world needs this. Let's go.The WEC Framework: Wins, Evolving, Challenges. Siri walks through the rose/bud/thorn icebreaker she adapted into WEC's signature framework. Going around a table and asking 'what's actually going on in your life' unlocks something no traditional networking event ever could. It's the reason a leader who hadn't gotten out of bed in three days showed up to happy hour. She left with a plan.Representation Is the Work. After a women-in-AI event, Brown women lined up to ask Siri how she was so comfortable speaking in public. Not the VP title, not the promotions. That moment is what drives her. Because you can't be what you can't see, and Siri is committed to being visible so others know it's possible.RESOURCES & LINKSWomen Executive Circle: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-executives-circle/LinkedIn: Siri Swahari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishaswahari/ RESOURCES & LINKSStart small with me inside HER Jumpstart:https://her-collective.mn.co/plans/1985289?bundle_token=60b2c61d62213cdbd16d437cdc0e4204&utm_source=manual

In this very special episode, Martin and Steve are in pride of place on the Salmon Sofa on a dauntingly large stage at the inaugural Big Land Rover Fest.The boys talk the best entry point into Land Rovers, why they truly are the most capable off-roaders available, as proven on the Big Land Rover Fest off-road course.The guys are joined by Grenadier owner (don't hold it against him) and off-road driving instructor Gareth Jex, whose Lantra training was instrumental in helping build and fine-tune the off-road course. Gareth also chats about the greenlaning tours that he runs with his company, Surrey 4x4 Tours and Training, and the electric EV Spartan 4x4 is capturing the imagination of show-goers.Next up to the Salmon Sofa is Tim Brown from Dorset Land Rover Club, who is the man behind the recent Tea on the Tailgate revolution. How did it start? Where are things heading? Hear it all from the man himself as he joins Martin and Steve on the LRM Podcast.Fitter Mat is back next, to talk all about his Range Rover and his ownership journey – from fault code clearing on-the-fly, optional extras and general wafting around.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so fire them over! Editorial@lrm.co,uk – we'd love to read them. Enjoy the episode.

Which came first: the business or the purpose?For most companies, the answer is the business. But Tony's Chocolonely turned that formula upside down.In this episode of Purpose 360, Carol Cone welcomes Douglas Lamont, CEO of Tony's Chocolonely, for a fascinating conversation about one of the world's most purpose-driven companies. Founded by investigative journalists determined to expose child labor and exploitation in the cocoa industry, Tony's wasn't created to sell chocolate—it was created to prove that chocolate could be made differently.Douglas shares how Tony's has transformed that original act of advocacy into a global brand while staying relentlessly focused on its mission. He explains why the company calls itself an impact company, how its sourcing model and Mission Lock governance structure protect purpose at scale, and why transparency, collaboration, and creativity are essential to driving systemic change.Whether you're leading a purpose-driven business, building one from the ground up, or simply curious about how business can become a force for good, this conversation offers practical leadership lessons and an inspiring vision for what's possible.Purpose 360 is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & ResourcesView on YouTube (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Tony's Chocolonely • Douglas Lamont (03:16) - Childhood Influences (05:32) - Favorite Flavor (06:07) - Origin Story (10:28) - Becoming the Company It Is Today (11:42) - Shifting Careers (12:45) - How They Fight Exploitation (18:42) - Five Principles (20:11) - Reporting Good and Bad (21:33) - Advice for Building Brand (22:29) - Two Governance Tracks (25:31) - Marketing (29:34) - The Name (31:07) - Advice to Young People (33:21) - Advice for Social Entrepreneurs (34:11) - Rapid Fire Questions (36:58) - Last Word (38:04) - Wrap Up

8. Oktober 1997: Schreiende Borg, bedrohliches Federvieh, ein verängstigtes Mädchen: Seven leidet neuerdings an alptraumhaften Halluzinationen. Das geht so weit, bis sich ihre Ex-Implantate neu bilden und sie unaufhaltsam ein Shuttle kapert auf der Suche nach ihrer eigenen Origin Story. Dumm nur, dass Captain Janeway gerade mit den nervös-xenophoben B'omar über Durchflug ihres Raums verhandelt. In Deutschland: Der schwarze Vogel, ausgestrahlt am 11. Dezember 1998.

Host Jason Pereira sits down with Suvrat Bansal, CEO of Clarista, to discuss how financial firms can safely launch AI applications without getting tangled in massive data-engineering projects. Bansal explains how Clarista acts as a secure "data fabric", streaming information directly from a firm's existing software without forcing them to completely overhaul their databases or risk platform lock-in.The conversation dives into how Clarista bridges the gap between fast AI development (like "vibe coding") and strict corporate realities, ensuring every app has ironclad data tracking, role-based security controls, and strict compliance audits. By providing a shared internal catalogue, the platform stops teams from accidentally building duplicate AI tools while helping wealth management firms quickly turn messy data into reliable, automated daily workflows.This episode is a must-listen for operations leaders and CTOs at wealth management firms who want to build custom AI workflows quickly while maintaining rigorous corporate data governance.Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:40 What Clarista Does01:10 Origin Story and Growth01:51 Building the Data Fabric04:59 Why Data Is Hard06:38 Outcome Focused Delivery07:34 From Insights to Workflows08:55 Agents and Vibe Coding10:37 Enterprise Pitfalls and Controls18:45 Avoiding Duplicate AI Apps22:27 Who Is Winning With AI25:08 Rapid Fire Closing Questions28:01 Wrap Up and SponsorResources:Facebook – Jason Pereira's FacebookLinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedInWoodgate.com – SponsorClaristaLinkedIn - Survat Bansal's LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LOGAN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discountSerial inventor & Logan's best friend Franke joins the boys to discuss WINNING a $4,500,000 lawsuit funded by Logan Paul

Insurance paperwork is delaying treatment for patients who don't have time to wait. One founder built a company to fix it.In this entrepreneur interview, Dr. Joshua Upshaw — founder and CEO of Hidalgo Technologies and a PhD in cognitive neuroscience — shares how a family health crisis pushed him from academic research into healthcare entrepreneurship, why he trusts his gut more than any spreadsheet, and how he built his team around mission alignment instead of resumes.Whether you're still validating your first idea or figuring out who belongs on your founding team, this conversation will change how you think about intuition, feedback, and timing.Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open: Trust Your Gut 0:22 Welcome to the Startup Junkies Podcast 1:02 What Is Hidalgo Technologies? Fixing Insurance Prior Authorization 1:54 From Neuroscience to Health Tech: Josh's Origin Story 2:59 The Family Story That Sparked Hidalgo Tech 5:35 Why Josh Calls Himself a Problem Solver, Not a Scientist 8:57 Validating the Problem Through Customer Discovery 11:36 Building the Team: Finding the Right Technical Lead 14:55 Why Mission Alignment Matters More Than Skill 16:10 Handling Feedback, Ego, and Doubt as a Founder 19:00 Following Your Gut: Sifting Signal From Noise 21:09 Who Hidalgo Tech's Ideal Customer Is 21:56 Funding the Company: NSF Grants & Raising Capital 25:32 The Next Five Years for Hidalgo Tech 26:23 Advice to His Younger SelfAbout Joshua Upshaw: Founder and CEO of Hidalgo Technologies, reducing administrative overhead in insurance prior authorization so patients get treatment sooner. PhD in cognitive neuroscience and an alum of the University of Arkansas's New Venture Development program and Health Tech Arkansas. Connect with Joshua: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-upshaw-ph-d/Website: https://hidalgatech.com/

You've all been waiting for it... we give you the origin story of why we always say 'thank you thank you thank you - ahhhhhh'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Diane and Michael take a deep dive into Elle, the new prequel series that reimagines Elle Woods' early life. With their personal connection to Karen McCullah Lutz, the screenwriter behind the original Legally Blonde, they bring a fresh, intimate perspective to the conversation.They discuss:• The show's premise• Cast, producers & creative team• The 1990s Seattle setting• Themes of identity, belonging & early empowerment• Mixed reviews & audience reactions• Why this prequel matters todayA cinematic, heartfelt exploration of Elle Woods before she became Elle Woods.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Wendy takes a look at 8 Games in a rapid-fire manner. This time she reviews A Carnivore Did It!, A Wayfarer's Tale: The Journey Begins, Catan on the Road, Kronologic: Cuzco 1450, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game, Origin Story, Photo Tour: North America, and Tend.

In this episode, author Cynthia Leitich Smith and publisher/editor Rosemary Brosnan discuss the origins, mission, and future of their indigenous-focused HarperCollins imprint, Heartdrum.

3HL - 7-10-26 - Hour 2 - Nashville legend DJ C-Wiz joins the show and shares some Nashville history and his origin story + Stoney Keely of Football and Other F-Words stops by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this not-to-miss episode of Do Good to Lead Well, I am joined by Marcus Buckingham—the world's foremost expert on human strengths and engagement—for a candid, data-rich conversation about bringing love into leadership. Drawing on his latest book, Marcus redefines love for the modern workplace: not as romance, but as an intentional design for human flourishing and extraordinary results.Our conversation begins with the deeply personal, as Marcus shares the vulnerability and lessons he learned after selling his beloved company, sparking a compelling case for why “designing love in” must be at the core of modern organizations.He also directly challenges the widespread myths that love makes organizations weak or leaders soft. Instead, tough love emerges as a vital force; sometimes the most loving thing a leader can do is share hard truths or make difficult calls. This episode dives into the real-world consequences of unloving practices like inefficient handoffs or unmanageable spans of control, offering concrete strategies for leaders to build truly vibrant, trust-filled cultures.Whether you're a CEO who wants to transform your organization a team leader wanting to create an environment where you people flourish, this episode provides an evidence-based blueprint. Discover why love is the ultimate performance driver and how you can start designing it into how you lead today.What You'll Learn- The power of love at work.- Redefining love in organizations.- From 'OK' to 'I Love It': The J-Curve of Experience.- Tough love: The role of accountability.- What are loving and unloving practices at work?- The ABCs of leading with love (Authenticity, Beliefs, Customs)Podcast Timestamps(00:02) - Introduction and Origin Story(02:17) - Vulnerability and Lessons from Selling a Business(06:00) - The Business Case for Designing Love In(11:22) - Defining Love in Organizations(17:11) - The Critical Importance of “Fives”(23:18) - Loving and Unloving Workplace Practices(32:11) - Tough Love and Accountability(36:17) - The ABCs of Leading with Love(44:02) - Rebuilding Trust and The Five Feelings of Love(51:07) - The Future of Designing Loving ExperiencesKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Human Performance, Gallup, StrengthsFinder, Business Case for Love, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement, Workplace Love, Trust, Team Building, Positive Experiences, Spans of Control, Loving Handoffs in Customer Service, Customer Loyalty, Authenticity, Tough Love, Human Flourishing, Loving and Unloving Practices, CEO Success

Struggling to heal from trauma, anxiety, or limiting beliefs that keep holding you back? Discover a gentle, fast way to clear subconscious and generational trauma without reliving the pain. 

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For today's episode, we look back at our conversation with Jenny Just and Matt Hulsizer at Apex's Ascend Innovation Summit. Jenny and Matt are co-founders of PEAK6 Investments. In 2012, they purchased the company that became Apex and helped shape it into the successful fintech company we know today. Oh and get this - they aren't just partners in business, they're also partners in LIFE. Married since 2003. Over the years, they've built a shared vision that technology can make financial markets more accessible, more efficient, and more inclusive. That vision ultimately led to Apex. We discuss the importance of risk taking, financial literacy, and partnerships when building businesses and trading. Timecodes  00:59 Meet Jenny Just & Matt Hulsizer 01:49 From Trading Floor to Business Partners 04:22 Building Peak6 & 28 Years Without a Losing Year 05:38 Why Technology Changed Trading Forever 06:45 Learning to Take Risks in Business & Life 09:20 The Origin Story of Apex Fintech Solutions 13:32 The Importance of Financial Literacy for Young People 16:57 Trading Lessons That Built Great Companies 18:21 Partnership, Marriage & Making Better Decisions Together 20:31 Final Advice: AI Investing & Teaching the Next Generation — FOLLOW US Instagram: riskreversalmedia   Twitter: https://x.com/riskreversal LinkedIn: riskreversalmedia   #investing #stocks #stockmarket #ApexFintechSolutions Standing Table is made possible through our continued partnership with Apex Fintech Solutions.

Fabian Alefeld sits down with Sean Whittaker, founder, president, and CEO of Incodema3D, to discuss the company's journey from a sheet metal prototyping business to one of North America's largest metal additive manufacturing operations. Sean shares why he invested in metal AM early, how Incodema3D built a production-first business model, and what it takes to scale additive manufacturing beyond prototypes.The conversation explores the evolution of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology, the importance of vertically integrated manufacturing, and how improvements in machines, materials, software, and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) are making production at scale a reality. Sean also discusses growing demand driven by reshoring, defense, aerospace, and energy applications, Incodema3D's specialization in aluminum thermal management components and high-volume Inconel production, and how AFM Capital's investment is accelerating expansion through new equipment, automation, and future U.S. manufacturing sites.Episode Chapters01:41 Sean's Origin Story 05:13 Taking the Leap into Metal Additive Manufacturing 07:05 From Prototypes to Production 08:07 The Advantage of Vertical Integration 10:54 The Maturity of Additive Manufacturing and DfAM 15:46 Thermal Management, Inconel, and Consumer Applications 19:21 Defense, Energy, and Replacing Cast Components 21:28 Accelerating Growth with AFM Capital 25:49 Cycle Times, ROI, and Production Flexibility 30:07 Automation and Building the AM Workforce 34:50 Reshoring, Expansion, and the Future of Production 39:50 Wrap-Up

Host Jason Pereira sits down with Daniel Lohrfink, CPO of wealth.com, to chart the company's rise into a powerhouse estate planning platform for financial advisors. The business was sparked by a classic frustration: after selling their previous startup, the founders found themselves caught in a messy, disjointed web of advisors, CPAs, and estate attorneys, realizing the industry desperately needed a unified solution.Lohrfink breaks down how wealth.com built its edge by having actual attorneys spend years hand-labelling legal documents to create a massive, proprietary dataset. This unique data now powers "Esther," their highly tuned legal AI. Fresh off a $65 million funding round, the company is rapidly expanding from basic estate setups into complex tax planning, while upgrading its tech to use advanced AI "agents" that handle complicated workflows securely and accurately.This episode is a must-listen for wealth managers and tech-forward advisors who want to see how real-world data and advanced AI are finally simplifying complex legal planning.Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:31 What Wealth.com Does01:18 Origin Story and Domain03:26 Funding Round and Growth04:09 Estate Planning Product Basics04:45 Building Esther AI Engine08:41 Adoption Curve and Market Need11:32 Where the Capital Goes18:00 Expanding Into Tax Planning22:40 Integration Strategy and Agents26:53 Deterministic AI for Planning30:58 Rapid Fire Closing Questions34:45 Wrap Up and Sponsor MessageResources:Facebook – Jason Pereira's FacebookLinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedInWoodgate.com – SponsorWealth.comLinkedIn - Danny Lohrfink's LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n this message, Pastor Noel continues the series on the book of James by asking a pivotal question about the source of the wisdom guiding our lives. Examining James 3, he contrasts the horizontal, self-serving wisdom of the world—which manifests as envy, boasting, and selfish ambition—with the pure, peace-loving, and gentle wisdom that comes from above. Noel highlights that our actions and attitudes are a lagging indicator of our underlying nature, urging listeners not to focus solely on behavioral modification but to go upstream to the root source. Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.comSubscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

Send us Fan MailReserve Your Spot on The Renovate Waitlist HEREFREE Made4More ScorecardFollow us on TikTokThis one is personal. In this episode Mario steps away from the "Someone Left You a House" series to share something he's never said publicly before — the real story behind why Made4More exists. And then he makes a big announcement for Made4More.If there's a voice inside you that won't quiet down — this episode is for you.The Truth for This Episode"You can't renovate an entire life in a day. But you can walk into one area and begin the process. One area of your life. One intentional step at a time.""Fear is real. But regret can be forever."3 Action Steps — Do These NowStep 1 — Take the Free Made4More Life Scorecard It evaluates 8 key areas of your life and shows you exactly where to focus. Takes about 5 minutes. Completely free.

This episode is being recorded just a couple of days before the 4th of July, and as so many are calling it, America's 250th birthday. And we here at Civics 101 have spent a lot of this year trying to understand when and how America, as we know it was really born. What is our origin story? Why are we like this? And why don't we talk about the empire that was here before the United States? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As America nears its 250th birthday, our Global Head of Fixed Income Andrew Sheets looks back at the early republic as a volatile frontier market, and what its path from credit risks to durable institutions can teach investors today.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Global Head of Fixed Income Research at Morgan Stanley.Today, markets are closed for the observance of 4th of July. But as America approaches its 250th anniversary, we take a look back to look forward at early America as a frontier market.It's Friday, July 3rd at 9am in Seattle.If you were a global investor at the end of the 18th century looking for a stable, low-risk home for your capital, it would have been entirely reasonable to avoid the newly minted United States of America. By the standards of modern finance, the young republic was not a developed market in waiting. It was a frontier economy: volatile, debt-burdened, institutionally fragile, resource-rich, politically combustible, and astonishingly unequal.Its currency had collapsed. Its public finances were suspect. Its citizens resisted taxation, and its growth prospects were extraordinary. In 1810, 70 percent of the country was under the age of 25.That is one of the revelations of Gordon Wood's Empire of Liberty, which focuses on the early days of the new country from 1789 to 1815.Wood's America is not the marble republic of statues and myth. It is speculative, messy, and full of motion. The United States succeeded not by escaping the dysfunctions that we associate with emerging or frontier markets, but by turning them into sources of strength.Start with capital. Early America needed it desperately. Roads, canals, land purchases, and government all required credit, and there was never enough of it. The country was rich in land and poor in liquidity, a classic emerging market mismatch.What the young country couldn't borrow or invent, it misappropriated, lifting intellectual property from its former masters in Britain. What Alexander Hamilton understood was the importance of confidence given this challenge; that debts would be honored, contracts enforced, and taxes, however unpopular, collected.His financial program was an attempt to solve the emerging market problem before the phrase existed. How to persuade investors that a new state, born in revolution and nearly bankrupted by war, could be trusted. To Hamilton, public credit was the foundation of independence.To many Jeffersonians, however, this system looked like an attempt to smuggle a British financial order back into the country that had just fought to expel it.The early republic's debates over debt, banks, speculation, and taxation sound contemporary because the underlying question is perennial in frontier markets: Can a society embrace credit and foreign capital without being captured by it?The U.S. was not starting from zero. It inherited legal traditions, habits of self-government, and a culture of contract and property. Those foundations gave confidence that disputes could be adjudicated, debts pursued, and rules would not be arbitrary.Early America was risky, but it was not lawless. And still, it did not go smoothly. There was no Federal Reserve, FDIC, or even a uniform national currency. Business was conducted with foreign coins, notes issued by private banks, IOUs, and blind optimism.Bank failures were common. In 1808, the Farmers Exchange Bank of Rhode Island issued over $600,000 of notes against less than $90 of gold in its vaults. You almost have to admire the audacity.Yet the same instability that made early America risky also made it unusually open. Land was the country's great asset class, a source of migration, ambition, speculation, and opportunity, at least for white settlers. It also produced bubbles, administrative strain, the expansion of slavery, and the violent dispossession of Native peoples.The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 was a risky, leveraged acquisition of distressed real estate, doubling the scale of the American experiment before anyone had quite figured out how the original version was supposed to work. Wood is especially good on the familiar energy unleashed by this world.The engine of U.S. growth was not an aristocracy of polished grandees, but the "middling sort." Shopkeepers, artisans, tavern owners, mechanics, farmers, merchants, and speculators – many convinced that in America, birthright mattered less than hustle.Commentators of the time complained about the degraded press, political polarization, hostility to expertise, and the vulgarity of a society obsessed with getting ahead. None of this sounds especially distant.What saved America from the usual traps of frontier economies was not immaculate stability. It was adaptability. Its constitution was amended. Political power changed hands despite animosity.Bankruptcy laws allowed for failure. Competition was ferocious, and economic power was generally too diffuse to be easily monopolized. The early republic's genius lay less in solving its contradictions than in creating ways to fight over them without destroying the whole.That is a useful lesson for America at 250. We tend to look backwards for reassurance, imagining that the country once possessed a unity, prudence, and institutional solidity that we have since lost. Wood suggests something different, that the United States was turbulent from the start.Its legacy was contested, its finances distrusted, its politics venomous, its expansion intertwined with slavery and Native dispossession, and its future uncertain. Emerging markets become developed markets not because they stop having crises, but because they build credibility through them. They learn which institutions matter, which bargains endure, which debts must be paid, and which moral liabilities compound when deferred.America was not born orderly, rich, or secure. It was born in the mud, financed on fragile credit, driven by speculation, and sustained by an almost irrational confidence in the future.So, enjoy the fireworks – and let them be a reminder that national maturity is not the absence of volatility. It's the capacity to turn that volatility into renewal.A postscript: Gordon S. Wood died in early June of this year. As a professor, author, and one of the preeminent scholars of the American Revolution, he brought fresh insight and deep humanization to the country's founding. For anyone looking for a better understanding of America as it celebrates a big anniversary, we'd wholeheartedly recommend his workThank you, as always, for your time. If you find Thoughts on the Market useful, let us know by leaving a review wherever you listen and also tell a friend or colleague about us today.

Most athletes and fitness fanatics underestimate how innovative grip technology can unlock their true potential. Sean Coote, founder of Frog Grips, reveals the game-changing innovation that transformed CrossFit performance and how it's just getting started.In this episode, Sean shares the unlikely origins of Frog Grips: a journey sparked by boredom during COVID, and a relentless quest for the perfect grip that would protect hands and boost strength. He uncovers the pivotal moment when a custom, sticky, chalkless grip prototype felt like ‘changing the game,' and quickly proved to be a sport-shifting breakthrough, enabling unbroken sets that were previously impossible. Discover how Frog Grips went from testing samples in a gym to dominating athlete hands at the CrossFit Games, driving a seismic shift in how athletes train and compete.We dive into the core insights that made Frog Grips a must-have, exploring how proprietary materials, athlete-driven feedback, and relentless innovation challenged the status quo. Sean breaks down the complexities of product iteration, strategic athlete sponsorship, and the balancing act of staying true to a niche while expanding into complementary accessories like knee sleeves and belts. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of international shipping chaos, epic event experiences, and how a small Australian brand is scaling globally—overcoming logistical hurdles and shaping industry standards along the way.Why does this matter? Because grip technology isn't just about protecting your hands; it's about unlocking new levels of strength, confidence, and performance for every athlete, from beginners to elites. Ignoring these advancements means missing out on vital gains and potential record-breaking moments. For coaches, entrepreneurs, or anyone interested in how innovation disrupts even the most traditional sports, this episode offers a rare view into the future of fitness gear.Whether you're a CrossFit athlete, coach, or business builder, this episode is your blueprint for turning a simple idea into a global game-changer. Learn from Sean's relentless pursuit of excellence and how a one-of-a-kind grip redefined what's possible in the sport. This is essential listening if you want to stay ahead of the curve and see what's coming next in athletic performance technology.Sean Coote is the founder of Frog Grips, a pioneering brand revolutionizing grip equipment used by top athletes and gyms worldwide. With a background blending gym ownership, athlete sponsorship, and cutthroat industry competition, he's built a powerhouse in fitness innovation that's just getting started.

Jason “Wee Man” Acuña is one of the most recognisable faces from Jackass, the MTV show and movie franchise that changed comedy, skateboarding, stunts and chaos forever.But before Jackass, before the movies, before people were shouting “Wee Man's here!” in the streets of Japan, Jason was a skater from California who found his name, his confidence and his community through skateboarding.In this episode of Origin Story, Wee Man sits down with David McIntosh to talk about the real story behind Jackass.We talk about how he got the name Wee Man, growing up with dwarfism, becoming part of Big Brother magazine, the formation of Jackass, the early days of doing insane stunts for barely any money, the friendship between the crew, Ryan Dunn, Bam Margera, fame, Hollywood, money, sobriety, skateboarding, and why Jackass still means so much to people more than two decades later.This is a conversation about more than stunts. It is about finding your own lane, refusing to imitate anyone else, staying true to yourself, and building a life around fun, friendship and chaos. This is Jason “Wee Man” Acuña's Origin Story. Subscribe for more conversations with world-class performers, creators, athletes, founders and cultural icons.Follow David:Instagram: @davidmcintoshjrTikTok: @davidmcintoshjrLinkedIn: David McIntoshSpotify / Apple Podcasts: Origin Story with David McIntoshFollow Wee Man:Instagram: @iamweeman#WeeMan #Jackass #JasonAcuna #OriginStory #DavidMcIntosh #Podcast #JackassForever #Skateboarding #MTV #Comedy #RyanDunn #BamMargera #JohnnyKnoxville #SteveO

When you're feeling intense emotions, your mind can start convincing you of things that aren't true.In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Greenberg, a mathematician and psychology researcher, to explore why our brains distort reality, why painful thoughts can feel so convincing, and how to stop believing every story your mind tells you.We talk about anxiety, depression, negative thought loops, intrinsic values, social comparison, critical thinking, conspiracy thinking, community, and why the stories we tell ourselves can either keep us stuck or help us move forward.Spencer Greenberg is the founder of Clearer Thinking, host of the Clearer Thinking Podcast, and author of The 12 Levers: The Complete Psychological Toolkit for Improving Your Life.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: When Emotions Lie(01:45) Mood Cycles Explained(02:57) Stories We Tell Ourselves(04:26) Anxiety & Depression Patterns(05:40) Success Driven by Fear(07:44) Intrinsic Values Framework(11:17) Values vs Algorithms(14:48) Mapping 22 Values(18:11) Cults and Unmet Needs(22:36) Joy and Connection(24:43) Spencer's Origin Story(26:13) Critical Thinking Nuance(31:53) Cognitive Miserliness(33:01) Politics Breaks Thinking(34:41) Scout Versus Soldier(36:50) Polarization Future Outlook(39:41) Media Gatekeeping Tradeoffs(41:14) Conspiracy Cargo Cults(45:57) Why Conspiracies Spread(47:30) Mindfulness Thought Defusion(53:21) Social Comparison Misery(55:42) Intrinsic Values(57:31) Resources And Book Plug(58:44) Advice To Younger Self(59:51) Final Thanks-Join the Move Your Mind Community:go.nickbracks.com/mymcommunityCheck out Portal Drinks:https://portaldrink.com/Connect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Spencer:https://www.spencergreenberg.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Founderz Lounge Episode #93 with Brad Dunn.In this episode, Don and Steve sit down with Brad Dunn of Reliant Fitness to talk about why so many men lose themselves in their 30s and 40s, and what it really takes to rebuild your body, mindset, and identity. Brad shares how he went from chaos, bad priorities, and a life that needed radical change to becoming a firefighter, a father, and eventually building Reliant Fitness around his own transformation and a no-gimmicks, no-bullsh*t approach to helping men change their lives.They get into fatherhood, sobriety, self-belief, and why so many men get stuck in cycles of broken promises to themselves. Brad breaks down why fitness and nutrition are really tools for rebuilding the man in the mirror, how community helps men get unstuck, and why defaulting to the better decision most of the time matters more than chasing perfection. They also dive into building a brand from your own story, using your mess as your message, and how real transformation starts when your life finally gets aligned with your goals.If you care about men's fitness, discipline, sobriety, confidence, fatherhood, mindset, and becoming somebody you actually respect, this episode is for you.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer and Intro[01:39] Brad's Origin Story[02:56] Fatherhood and Losing Identity[07:02] Men Needing Purpose Again[08:23] Sobriety as an Upgrade[12:56] Where Broken Men Start[14:24] What's Holding Men Back[16:49] The All-or-Nothing Trap[18:26] Building Confidence Again[22:02] Coaching Entrepreneurs[24:20] Turning Your Story Into a Brand[28:29] Fitness Without Gimmicks[30:56] Why Men Get Hurt in the Gym[34:03] Payday Burpees[36:16] Advice for Stuck Men[38:06] Connect with Brad DunnKey Takeaways:  • Radical change starts when a man gets honest about the life he is living and decides to build a version of himself he can actually respect. ~Brad Dunn• A lot of men lose themselves because their identity gets wrapped up in work, business, and family, instead of in what makes them feel whole and purposeful. ~Brad Dunn• Sobriety is not always a sacrifice. For a lot of men, it is an upgrade that helps them think clearer, feel better, and finally see what has been holding them back. ~Brad Dunn• The all-or-nothing mindset keeps a lot of men stuck, especially when they think every workout or every effort has to be perfect to count. ~Don Varady• A lot of men have grace for their kids and their business, but they do not have that same grace for themselves, and that mindset keeps them stuck. ~Steve Bon• Confidence is rebuilt through small daily wins, and men change faster when they stop chasing perfection and start stacking consistent commitments. ~Brad Dunn• Men usually do not have an information problem. They have a commitment problem, and real progress starts when they ask for help and finally get out of their own way. ~Brad DunnConnect with Brad Dunn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reliliant.fitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.dunn.777/Reliant Fitness: https://www.reliantfitness.net/Connect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 

We all have unique family experiences, and God is with us through them all. In this message, Pastor Charles Partney reminds us that God sees the mess and works through it anyway.June 28, 2026

Rick Ford went from growing up in a one-stoplight Texas town to building one of the largest privately held automotive groups in America.In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Rick shares the real story behind RFJ Auto Partners, including how he started selling cars at 17, survived a heart attack at 39, learned leadership from mentors inside the auto industry, and eventually built a multi-billion-dollar business.Rick also breaks down:• Why employee satisfaction drives customer satisfaction• How the 2008 financial crisis created massive business opportunities• What most founders misunderstand about scaling• The importance of integrity and long-term relationships• How he bought 24 dealerships in 24 months• Why mentorship changed his life and careerThis is Part 1 of a special two-part conversation focused on Rick's origin story, leadership philosophy, and the lessons behind building something that lasts.Rick Ford is the author of The Growth Capital Playbook: How Smart Founders Find the Right Partner, Scale Fast, and Build What Lasts.Chapters00:00 Intro01:02 Growing Up in a One-Stoplight Texas Town02:00 The Uncle Who Changed Rick Ford's Life03:16 Why Reading Still Matters05:10 The First $120 Rick Ever Earned07:04 Buying His Mother a Car at 1408:05 Dropping Out of College to Sell Cars10:33 The Lesson That Defined His Leadership Style13:57 Being Named “Rick Ford” in the Car Industry17:33 Why Car Sales Has So Much Longevity18:49 The Employee Satisfaction Philosophy21:03 Why Great Employees Stay25:31 The Origin Story of RFJ Auto Partners29:43 How the 2008 Crash Created Opportunity34:09 Why Dealerships Were Selling for Pennies on the Dollar37:34 Buying the First Dealership39:34 Why Overnight Success Took 4 Years

In this News Brief, we talk with Emmaia Gelman, author of The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State, about how––despite posing a civil rights org––the ADL functions as defender of colonialism and enforcer for reactionary western ideologies.

In a world where influence is the key to success, understanding the delicate dance between power and persuasion can make all the difference. In this episode, Adam Galinsky explores the intricate dynamics of leadership, power, and negotiation, shedding light on how individuals can amplify their influence and foster meaningful connections. With a wealth of research-backed wisdom and engaging storytelling, Adam equips listeners with actionable ideas to harness their potential, empower others, and create meaningful impact. In this episode, Darius and Adam will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Inspiration and Leadership (02:00) Adam's Origin Story and Academic Journey (10:15) Transitioning to Leadership and Teaching (12:15) The Birth of the Book “Inspire” (17:02) Insights on Inspiring vs. Infuriating Leaders (23:19) Exploring Visionary Leadership (28:20) The Power of Optimism and Values (32:10) The Role of Hope in Visionary Thinking (37:31) Mastering Self for Effective Leadership (41:45) Overcoming Anxiety to Inspire Others (47:35) The Importance of Reflection in Leadership Adam Galinsky is the Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School. A leading expert in leadership, negotiations, and decision-making, he has published over 300 works in management and social psychology. Co-author of the bestseller “Friend & Foe (2015)”, Adam's insights have earned acclaim from The New York Times and Financial Times. His TED Talk, How to Speak Up for Yourself, has over 7.4 million views. His upcoming book, “INSPIRE (2025), explores the traits of truly inspiring leaders. Connect with Adam: Website: https://adamgalinsky.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-galinsky-05090a3 Twitter: https://x.com/AdamGalinsky  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step into Episode 217 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Corey and TJ from inKind to break down one of the most innovative financing and marketing models in the restaurant industry today. Built by operators for operators, inKind gives restaurants upfront capital at zero interest — and a 5-million-user marketing engine to back it up.From a D.C. restaurant incubator 11 years ago to over 8,000 restaurant partners nationwide, Corey and TJ unpack how inKind turned a $500 gift card idea into a non-dilutive funding platform that's helping Arizona restaurants survive 120-degree summers, pay off high-interest loans, and drive 90% net new diners through the door. Delo shares his own experience as both a hospitality veteran and active inKind affiliate — making this conversation raw, practical, and deeply credible for anyone who owns, operates, or eats at restaurants.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 1:13) Freestyle Intro, Mic Check, and Episode 216 Kickoff(1:14 - 2:49) Delo's Intro: Risky Business Book Promo & Five-Star Ask(2:50 - 4:51) Meet Corey & TJ: Backgrounds, Arizona, and Why This Summer Matters(4:52 - 7:42) The Origin Story: 11 Years, a D.C. Incubator, and a $500 Gift Card Lightbulb(7:43 - 10:58) inKind Comes to Arizona: From 15 Partners to 300+ and Still Growing(10:59 - 13:21) The Capital Model: Non-Dilutive, Zero Interest, and What COGS Really Means(13:22 - 16:06) Risk, Underwriting, and Why Only Top-Quality Restaurants Make the Cut(16:07 - 18:45) The Marketing Engine: 5 Million Users, Push Notifications, and Demand Control(18:46 - 21:24) Retail Presence, Costco Gift Cards, and Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers Launch Stats(21:25 - 24:24) The User Experience: How to Pay Through inKind Step by Step(24:25 - 27:15) The Restaurant Avatar: Fine Dining to Fast Casual and Why Both Work(27:16 - 32:24) Success Stories, Loan Payoffs, and the Ravenous Pig Funded 28 Times(32:25 - 36:17) Sales Philosophy: Relationships, Listening, and "It's Never a No"(36:18 - 41:14) Rapid Fire + Final Thoughts: Where to Find inKind and What's Next

As many will already know, it was the youngest child of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine who would become a prominent figure in the lives of the modern world of the Windsors. Young Louis Battenberg, later Louis Mountbatten, was known as Dickie to his confidants, and was stung early when his father, First Sea Lord of the British Navy, was removed from his post at the outbreak of WWI because of his German origins. The episode would motivate his son to excel in a Naval career to reclaim the title, and the then-Mountbattens' familial closeness with the House of Windsor would give him an avenue to real political power and influence. Edwina Ashley, future wife of Louis Mountbatten, was born into a family of means, but not of emotional connection. While her grandfather, Sir Ernest Cassel, was kind and involved, her parents left her sister and Edwina to mostly be raised by governesses. After her mother's death, Edwina's father married for a second time to a woman Louis would later describe as "a wicked woman." Edwina was ultimately able to find refuge in her grandfather's home, where as a teenager she became a sophisticated society hostess and a friend to many in the monied elite. Sir Ernest Cassel's death, when Edwina was about 20, made her one of the richest women in England. Upon her engagement to the much-less-rich Louis Mountbatten, Sir Anthony Eden noted in his diary, "Edwina Ashley is engaged to Lord Louis Mountbatten. What a waste." Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at⁠ patreon.com/trashydivorces⁠! Want a personalized message for someone in your life?⁠ Check us out on Cameo⁠! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ⁠info@amplitudemediapartners.com⁠. Sources ⁠The Mountbattens: Their Lives and Loves⁠, by Andrew Lownie (Amazon.com) ⁠Edwina Mountbatten: A Life of Her Own⁠, by Janet Morgan (Amazon.com) ⁠Lord and Lady Mountbatten Wedding⁠ (townandcountrymag.com) ⁠THE LIFE AND LOVES OF LADY EDWINA MOUNTBATTEN - The Washington Post⁠ ⁠The Countess Who Counted - The Washington Post⁠ ⁠Inside the scandalous 'bed-hopping' marriage of Louis and Edwina Mounbatten | The Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As many will already know, it was the youngest child of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine who would become a prominent figure in the lives of the modern world of the Windsors. Young Louis Battenberg, later Louis Mountbatten, was known as Dickie to his confidants, and was stung early when his father, First Sea Lord of the British Navy, was removed from his post at the outbreak of WWI because of his German origins. The episode would motivate his son to excel in a Naval career to reclaim the title, and the then-Mountbattens' familial closeness with the House of Windsor would give him an avenue to real political power and influence. Edwina Ashley, future wife of Louis Mountbatten, was born into a family of means, but not of emotional connection. While her grandfather, Sir Ernest Cassel, was kind and involved, her parents left her sister and Edwina to mostly be raised by governesses. After her mother's death, Edwina's father married for a second time to a woman Louis would later describe as "a wicked woman." Edwina was ultimately able to find refuge in her grandfather's home, where as a teenager she became a sophisticated society hostess and a friend to many in the monied elite. Sir Ernest Cassel's death, when Edwina was about 20, made her one of the richest women in England. Upon her engagement to the much-less-rich Louis Mountbatten, Sir Anthony Eden noted in his diary, "Edwina Ashley is engaged to Lord Louis Mountbatten. What a waste." Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠info@amplitudemediapartners.com⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices