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You may be planning to retire at 65. Your employer may have a different date in mind.We are taught to build retirement around one major assumption: keep working until we are financially ready to stop.But what happens when the system does not let you?A restructuring happens. Your projects disappear. The raises stop. Your decades of experience suddenly become a “performance issue.” You are told the company needs someone more nimble, more digital, more affordable or, let's be honest, younger.In this episode of Queer Money, we are talking about the very real possibility of being pushed out of work before you are ready to retire.Nearly one in four workers over 50 reportedly feels like they are being pushed out because of their age. Other research has found that more than half of older workers leave longtime jobs involuntarily.And losing your job at 52, 56 or 61 is nothing like losing it at 28.For LGBTQ+ people, the consequences can be especially difficult. Many of us do not have family support to fall back on. We may have moved to expensive cities to feel safe, spent more on education to build our careers or felt pressure to maintain a lifestyle that looked more secure than it actually was.So when someone tells you to “just work longer,” you need to ask: Will they let you?In this episode, we share personal stories of unexpected layoffs, explain how corporate ageism is often disguised and lay out practical ways to start taking back control of your retirement timeline.You'll learn:The subtle signs that you may be getting managed outWhy experience can look expensive to corporate AmericaHow to calculate how long your money would last without a paycheckWays to build an income bridge before retirementHow to turn decades of experience into consulting or fractional workWhy keeping your skills and professional network current mattersWhat to document when you suspect age discriminationWhy you should never panic-quit or rush to sign a severance agreementYour employer may control your paycheck, but they should not control your entire future.The first step in age-proofing your retirement is knowing where you actually stand. Schedule a Queer Money Retirement Readiness Review to understand your numbers, identify your options and start building a retirement plan that does not depend entirely on your employer loving you tomorrow.Retire by design, not by default, layoff or ageism.HOW WE HELP FOLKS IN THE QUEER MONEY COMMUNITYFree guidesQueer Money Kickstarter:Queer Money 10 Vital Retirement NumbersQueer Money Retire Abroad ChecklistCalculators, planners and servicesQueer Money Beginner's GuideQueer Money Retirement CalculatorQueer Money Retire Abroad Planner & CalculatorQueer Money Retirement Readiness ReviewMentioned in this episode:Optimize August Ad 2With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don't wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!It's time to create your retirement abroad planWhat if your retirement plan included a backup plan outside the United States? The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may give you the opportunity to invest existing IRA assets while also pursuing residency in Portugal for you and your family. That could mean greater flexibility, access to living and potentially working in Portugal, and a pathway to spending more time throughout Europe. Your retirement savings may be able to do more than fund your future. They could help expand where that future happens. Click the link below to learn how the fund works and request additional information.Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!
30 Marriage Devotional: How to Have a Marriage After GodAbout This EpisodeWhat does it actually mean to have a marriage after God? In our final episode of this podcast series, we share a pivotal moment that transformed our marriage and discuss what it actually means to have a Marriage After God.In This EpisodeJesus in the Garden of Gethsemane: what Aaron heard God ask him through Matthew 26, and how it broke himWhy Christ's "not my will, but yours" is the template for every marriageHow Unveiled Wife and Husband Revolution were born out of sharing the journey, not having it figured outWhy confession and transparency in community dissolves the power that darkness has over a marriageThe difference between pretending to have a perfect marriage and proclaiming the actual message of the gospelWhat a marriage after God looks like — not perfection, but perseverance, reconciliation, and hopefulnessWhy sanctification is not a one-time transformation but a lifelong pursuitThis Week's Call to ActionWrite a love letter to your spouse. Not a quick note — a real one. Name what you've endured together. Name what you see in them. Share where you believe God is taking your marriage. If you're not sure where to start, ask the Holy Spirit to show you what your spouse needs to hear from you.Resources from This EpisodeWatch this devotional series from the beginning and get your copies of Husband After God and Wife After GodMarriage After God Like and subscribe to catch other episodes!If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a couple you love, and subscribe wherever you listen.Follow us on Instagram: Marriage After God · Unveiled Wife · Husband RevolutionWant to go deeper? Become a patron and help us keep creating resources for marriages that pursue God together.Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026
Most entrepreneurs think they're building a business.They're actually collecting tactics.In this episode, Vickie shares the framework that emerged after helping a client build an entire business ecosystem during a private retreat. Here she explains why your offer, customer journey, content, and Human Design all need to work together if you want to build a business that lasts - without breaking your life!Stop Collecting Strategies. Start Building a Business Ecosystem.In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson shares one of the biggest breakthroughs she's had after spending 26 hours with a private retreat client designing an entire business from the ground up.What started as a weekend helping one entrepreneur create an offer turned into something much bigger.It revealed the framework Vickie has been using with clients for years—a complete business ecosystem built around Human Design, lived experience, aligned strategy, and customer journey.If you've been collecting tactics, buying templates, jumping from one marketing strategy to another, or wondering why your business still feels disconnected, this episode will change the way you think about building a business.Because businesses aren't built by collecting strategies.They're built by creating an ecosystem.In This Episode, We ExploreWhy your business should be built around an ecosystem, not isolated marketing tacticsThe biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when creating offersWhy your lead magnet should never come before your offerHow Human Design creates the foundation for an aligned business strategyWhat actually happened during a 26-hour private business retreatWhy being in the room with your people is the fastest path to clarityWhat You'll LearnHow to build your business from the inside outWhy your customer journey should begin with transformation—not contentThe difference between collecting strategies and building infrastructureHow to reverse engineer your launches, offers, and contentWhy your About page isn't actually about youThe importance of creating content that serves your ecosystem instead of existing for its own sakeHow Human Design reveals your natural gifts, messaging, and business modelThe Business Framework DiscussedThis episode walks through the foundational architecture Vickie uses with clients:Discover your Human Design gifts and natural strengthsUnderstand your story, conditioning, and lived experienceDefine the transformation you createBuild your signature offer firstCreate your lead magnet around your offerDesign your launch strategyBuild your website and email systemCreate content that supports your customer journey—not random social media postsThis Episode Is For You IfYou're overwhelmed by all the conflicting business advice online.Your offers, content, and marketing feel disconnected.You've been buying strategy after strategy without seeing consistent results.You want to build a business that feels aligned with your Human Design.You're ready to create a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.Key TakeawaysYour offer comes before your lead magnet.Your ecosystem comes before your content.Your Human Design comes before your strategy.Strategy is only powerful when it's built around who you actually are.Mentioned in This EpisodeDesigned to ProfitContent by Design - coming late fall 2026 (next round) Private Lakeside Business Retreats
Everyone keeps telling you to "be bolder" in your marketing. But what if that's actually the wrong advice?I hear it all the time: be more controversial, be more provocative, be louder if you want people to notice you.But here's what I want to challenge in this episode: you absolutely can be too bold in your messaging.If you've ever worried that standing out means losing the heart of your brand, this conversation is for you. I recently had a conversation with a business owner who told me she didn't want to become "too bold" because she had built such an empathetic brand—and honestly? I loved that she said it. It sparked a conversation I think more entrepreneurs need to be having.Because the goal isn't to become the loudest person online. The goal is to become the most intentional.In this episode, I'm unpacking what "too bold" actually looks like, why so much marketing advice lacks nuance, and how you can create messaging that stands out without pushing away the very people you're trying to serve.Inside this episode, we're talking about:Why you really can be too bold in your brand messagingThe difference between provocative marketing and intentional messagingHow brands accidentally lose themselves while trying to stand outWhy nuance is one of the most underrated marketing strategiesThe hidden cost of chasing viral hooks and controversial opinionsHow to attract ideal clients without turning your brand into someone it isn'tWhy I believe bold should be the reward—not the goal—of great messagingIf you're building a personal brand, running a service-based business, or trying to differentiate yourself in a crowded market, I hope this episode gives you permission to stop performing and start communicating with intention.If this conversation resonates with you, I'd love for you to share this episode with another business owner who's been told they need to be "bolder." Then come tell me what you think over on Instagram @mywritehandwoman (write spelled like writing) Or, if you're ready to build messaging that's memorable because it's aligned, head to my website and inquire about working together.This was produced by Your Girl Media Follow us @yourgirlmedia Feeling the pull to have more of me in your world? DM me on Instagram: @mywritehandwomanWork on Your Messaging or Copy with Me: The WebsiteFind Your Brand Messaging Superpower: Take the QuizBook a Messaging Intensive: Book with Me Put Yourself in a Category of One. Join My Unicorn Messaging Membership: Join Here
Get the Identity Shift Blueprint!Say hi on TikTokSay Hi on InstagramHenry@vibeabundant.com---What if the life you've been praying for doesn't begin when your circumstances change—but when your identity does?In this powerful mindset reset, Henry Lawrence guides you through a transformational practice designed to help you stop chasing validation, reconnect with your worth, and step into the version of yourself that's been waiting to emerge.Through guided breathing, empowering affirmations, and a fresh perspective on pain, failure, and growth, you'll discover why your past doesn't define you, why every setback carries wisdom, and how honoring yourself creates lasting change.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, emotionally drained, or disconnected from your purpose, this episode will help you reset your energy and remember who you truly are.In this episode, you'll learn:How to rebuild confidence from the inside outWhy self-worth is a daily disciplineHow to stop chasing people, outcomes, and approvalWhy every challenge is preparing you for something greaterPractical ways to protect your peace and raise your energyYour next level isn't waiting somewhere outside of you.It's already within you.
In this episode, Jen shares the hard-earned lessons she has learned over the years about working with freelancers — how to build better working relationships, what red flags to stop ignoring, and how to protect both your peace and your business. She talks candidly about wanting freelancers to feel valued, have fun, learn, and grow, while also realizing that too much blurred energy can become detrimental to the business.Jen walks through the patterns she has seen over time: unreliable communication, unclear expectations, blurred personal boundaries, talent without reliability, energy that shifts the whole tone of the studio, and the reality that not every freelancer is the right fit for every business. She explains why initial interactions matter, why common sense is not universal, why examples and SOPs can be game changers, and why treating every freelancer like family can backfire.This episode is not about becoming cold or harsh. It is about becoming clearer. Jen shares how to create a healthier freelancer culture where expectations are understood, honesty is encouraged, fit matters, and both sides feel valued.In this episode, Jen talks about:Why initial interactions tell you a lotWhy freelancers are not familyWhy you are running a business, not a sororityWhy not everyone will care about your business like you doWhy expectations need to be painfully clearWhy photos, samples, mockups, and SOPs are so helpfulWhy common sense is not commonWhy time expectations need to be spelled outWhy reliability matters more than raw talentWhy your energy sets the tone but cannot fix everythingWhy some people are simply not the right fit, and that is okayKey takeawayYou can care deeply about people and still run your business clearly.The healthiest freelancer relationships come from honesty, boundaries, clear expectations, and recognizing that not every talented person is the right fit for your studio.
Being fully booked is often sold as the ultimate sign of success in the wedding industry.But what if a packed calendar, endless meetings and every weekend taken up with weddings is not actually the dream?In this episode, I'm breaking down why being fully booked can leave you exhausted, underpaid and with a business that relies entirely on you being available all the time.Because more weddings do not automatically mean more profit, more freedom or a better life.We talk about:Why being fully booked often means more admin, more pressure and less freedom, not more successWhy chasing volume can quietly keep your prices low and your business unprofitableThe real difference between revenue and profit, and why most people never look at itWhat one client changed after hitting 100 bookings in her first year and nearly burning outWhy some of my clients now make more money from fewer, better fit bookingsIf you are busy all the time but your bank account is not reflecting the effort you are putting in, this episode is for you.Because the goal is not to be fully booked. The goal is to be fully profitable.LINKS:Learn more about the CEO MastermindRegister for the FREE Pathway to $20k MasterclassConnect with Laura on Instagram
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAri Murray runs DTC, Amazon and customer experience at Salt & Stone. She came from Sharma Brands, and before that worked on influencer and celebrity brands including a Kardashian line and Halsey's beauty brand. She started as a customer service agent.In this episode she breaks down why the old brand-versus-performance argument is collapsing. Customers now shop with a chatbot in the loop. Those bots read your reviews, your Reddit threads, and your actual customer experience. You cannot hack that, which means product quality and brand protection have become growth levers.She also gets specific on creative: what "socially native" really means, why she is chasing ads that don't look like ads, and the protein powder ad where the product is the seventh ingredient in someone's recipe.For: DTC founders, growth leads, creative strategists, retention and CRO teams, brand marketers.In this episode:Why she left the agency side for Salt & StoneWhy Salt & Stone has never acted like a deodorant brandAI visibility, Reddit indexing, and why you can't hide from real customer feedbackThe collapse of the middle of the funnel in agentic shoppingWhy she doesn't feel a desperate need to move spend out of MetaHow they actually measure incrementality (holdouts, Status, Northbeam, Triple Whale, hunting for an MMM)Socially native creative, and why splitting a hook five ways is played outWhy a brand with boundaries makes better adsWhat makes a brand feel cheapWhat makes a brand deserve to be iconicSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter
Have you left it too late to create the career you want? Or are you telling yourself time is running out to make a change?If you're a senior leader at a career crossroads and you're circling these very questions, today I'm giving you a filter to run your situation through.The leaders I work with are typically in their 40's or 50's. I remember one client telling me in our very first consult:‘I turned 50 last year, I figure I've got 10-15 years until retirement and I want to make the most of this time.' Yet one of the most common things I hear is: What if I've left it too late?Often it's the first time they've said it out loud -- and something they haven't admitted to anyone else.The short answer to this question is: It's NEVER too late.But there are a few things which will keep you at a crossroads longer than you need to be -- regardless of your age or circumstances.So in this episode, I'm walking you through a 5 part checklist to assess your current situation. Find out if you've left it too late and what to do instead to start creating the career you want. You'll learn:The ONE shift that determines whether you'll design your next career chapter intentionally, rather than letting time run outWhy figuring out what you want next takes less time than avoiding it -- and how to ensure you're NOT standing at the same crossroads in 2 years' timeHow waiting for the 'perfect' moment guarantees you WILL leave it too late to make a change in your careerWhat's REALLY hiding beneath the belief ‘I'm running out of time' and how to stop using timing as an excuse How one client redefined success at a stage when many people choose to slow down in their careers -- and why they're living proof it's NEVER too late So hit play NOW -- and let's dive in!Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review. It helps more people find the podcast and benefit too!LINKS:→ Listen to Episode #53: Why It's NEVER Too Late To Reinvent Your Career (And How To Get Started) next→ Ready to find clarity on your direction, build confidence and create a strategy for your next career chapter? Explore Ignite Your Career. Apply for your free 30 minute consult to get started.→ At a crossroads in your career? Take the FREE Career Success Code Assessment.→ Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Send us Fan MailBug In vs. Bug Out: Which Survival Strategy Actually Works?Should you stay home during a crisis or grab your bug-out bag and leave? The answer isn't as simple as most people think.In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, Forrest Garvin cuts through the myths surrounding bugging in and bugging out. You'll learn why Hollywood and social media have given many people unrealistic expectations and how to develop a practical preparedness plan that works in the real world.Discover the advantages and disadvantages of both strategies, the biggest mistakes preppers make when planning to bug out, and a simple decision framework that helps you know when it's safer to stay and when it's time to leave.Whether you're preparing for natural disasters, civil unrest, long-term power outages, or other emergencies, having both a bug-in plan and a bug-out plan can make all the difference.In this episode, you'll learn:The truth about bugging in vs. bugging outWhy do most bug-out plans fail before they beginWhen staying home is the smartest survival strategyWhat every bug-out plan must includeHow to evaluate threats before making a decisionWhy planning ahead beats reacting under pressureThe hybrid preparedness approach that offers the greatest flexibilityIf you're serious about emergency preparedness, self-reliance, survival planning, and protecting your family during uncertain times, this episode provides practical, real-world guidance you can put into action today.https://preppersconsulting.com/https://preppernet.com/https://forrestgarvin.com/booksCivilization Is Only Nine Meals Away From Anarchyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWQ_hKLL7io&list=WL&index=21&t=4sPodcast Tags:bug in, bug out, bugging out, emergency preparedness, prepper, prepping, survival, survival planning, self-reliance, bug out bag, disaster preparedness, SHTF, grid down, emergency planning, homesteading, civil unrest, natural disasters, family preparedness, preparedness strategy, The Prepping Academy Podcast Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
What does genuine Christian love actually look like?In this message from Romans 12:9-13, we explore the practical characteristics of a living sacrifice. Paul challenges believers to move beyond empty religion and live with authentic love, honor, zeal, hope, prayer, generosity, and hospitality.In this sermon, you'll discover:Why genuine love must be free from hypocrisyHow Christians should respond to evil and cling to what is goodWhat it means to honor others above ourselvesHow to stay spiritually passionate instead of burning outWhy hope and prayer are essential during trialsHow generosity and hospitality reflect the heart of ChristWhether you're studying Romans, looking to grow spiritually, or searching for practical Christian living, this lesson offers timeless biblical wisdom for everyday life.Scripture: Romans 12:9-13 (ESV)If this lesson encouraged you, consider liking the video, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who needs encouragement today.#Romans12 #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #Sermon #ChurchOfChrist #Faith #Jesus #Christianity #BibleTeaching #GenuineLove
What does genuine Christian love actually look like?In this message from Romans 12:9-13, we explore the practical characteristics of a living sacrifice. Paul challenges believers to move beyond empty religion and live with authentic love, honor, zeal, hope, prayer, generosity, and hospitality.In this sermon, you'll discover:Why genuine love must be free from hypocrisyHow Christians should respond to evil and cling to what is goodWhat it means to honor others above ourselvesHow to stay spiritually passionate instead of burning outWhy hope and prayer are essential during trialsHow generosity and hospitality reflect the heart of ChristWhether you're studying Romans, looking to grow spiritually, or searching for practical Christian living, this lesson offers timeless biblical wisdom for everyday life.Scripture: Romans 12:9-13 (ESV)If this lesson encouraged you, consider liking the video, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who needs encouragement today.#Romans12 #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #Sermon #ChurchOfChrist #Faith #Jesus #Christianity #BibleTeaching #GenuineLove
In a traditional business, hiring feels like the obvious next move when you're maxed out on customer work. In this episode, Tara explains why it often doesn't fix the real problem in an expert business: you hired help, and you're still the bottleneck. She shares the agency story that taught her why, and what has to happen before hiring can actually work.IN THIS EPISODE:Why hiring help for customer fulfillment still keeps you at the center of every projectTara's agency story: top talent, real revenue, and still burning outWhy you can't hire out your expertise until it's packaged and out of your headWhat happens when everyone on your team does things "their way"The one shift that has to happen before you bring on any helpWhy this is the real job of Engine 1: your Expert Authority SystemCHAPTERS:00:00 – Welcome01:04 – The hiring advice every expert gets01:59 – Hiring for fulfillment: Tara's agency story03:42 – What she'd do differently, looking back05:19 – Why hiring can't fix what's still stuck in your head06:37 – The churn cycle: hiring before you've packaged your expertise08:35 – Make it tangible: what your team and customers both need to see10:45 – Engine 1: getting what only you know out of your head13:04 – The Scalable Expert flip: hire to guide, not to create————————————————————TAKE THE SCALABLE EXPERT AUDIT — FREEFind out exactly which of the three engines is missing from your business right now.————————————————————CONNECT WITH TARA:Website: taralbryan.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tara-bryan/YouTube: youtube.com/@taralbryanSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf this episode helped you see your hiring plans differently, subscribe and leave a review.Tara Bryan is the creator of the Infinite Scale Method™ and host of The Scalable Expert podcast. She helps expert business owners, coaches, and consultants turn their expertise into a scalable business built on a signature framework and systems that deliver results without requiring more of their time. Learn more at www.thescalable.expert and www.taralbryan.comReady to build a business your expertise deserves? The Scalable Expert Audit reveals exactly where you are in the Infinite Scale Method and what to do next. Five minutes. Instant results. Take the Free Scalable Expert Audit → If this episode was useful...Share it with one expert business owner who's hit the same ceiling.A review on Apple Podcasts helps more of the right people find the show and takes less than two minutes.→ Leave a review: Apple Podcasts→ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts · Website
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You find the vape pen, or the pills, or the empty bottle at the bottom of the laundry basket. You take it, because that was the boundary. Within minutes your house goes from zero to two hundred: threats, slammed doors, a kid you barely recognize. Every instinct says respond right now, and if you are like Cathy and me, you do. Then you spend the next day trying to undo everything you said.This episode is the practical companion to the self-coaching questions I shared in episode 328. Cathy and I walk through what we are calling Stream Vignettes, composite scenarios pulled from years of coaching calls, community posts, and our own homes. The confiscation that explodes. The natural consequence you have to sit through with your heart in your throat. The suicide threat that arrives attached to a demand for money. The family vacation you keep hoping will fix things.For each one, we get into the questions that slow you down before you react, starting with the one we ask first every single time. We also cover what these questions are not for, which is a conversation I clearly needed about fifteen years ago.What stayed with me most is something we kept circling back to: there is no expiration date on your response. Nothing requires you to handle the worst moment of your week at three in the morning. Cathy and I both have stories about what happens when you try.If your home has a moment like this coming, and most of ours do, keep this one where you can find it.YOU'LL LEARN:The question Cathy and I ask first in every single scenario, before anything elseWhat your child's explosion over a confiscated substance is actually telling youThe advice therapists gave us about suicide threats, even when you're pretty sure it's a negotiation tacticWho you are really rescuing when you cannot let a natural consequence play outWhy there is no expiration date on your response, and what to say while you figure it outEPISODE RESOURCES:Hopestream podcast ep. 328 - 10 Self-Coaching Questions - Part 1Rawly Glass on Hopestream podcast 324 - consequences don't workThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.
What if marketing's biggest challenge isn't proving its value—but explaining it? Following our conversation with James Hurman, we reflect on one of the most practical frameworks we've encountered in years: Future Demand.Rather than revisiting every topic from the interview, this Post-Pod explores what the ideas actually mean for marketers trying to influence leadership, defend budgets, and build long-term growth inside their organizations.In this episode:Why "future demand" may be better language than "brand awareness"Why leadership teams naturally prioritize demand captureThe role of marketing during recessions - Why great campaigns wear in—not outWhy dashboards often tell an incomplete storyObjective truth vs. personal truth in marketingHow evidence-based marketing becomes repeatable inside organizationsIf you've already listened to our interview with James Hurman, this conversation helps connect the dots between marketing theory and day-to-day practice.Enjoy the show!Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the Post-Pod00:45 James Hurman's Core Idea: Advertising Creates Future Demand01:40 Demand Creation vs. Demand Capture03:55 Future Demand as a Leadership Conversation05:00 The Smartphone Example and the 95/5 Rule07:55 Market Dynamics and Performance Marketing Bias08:50 Why Brand Matters Most in Recessions11:05 Campaigns Wear In, Not Out12:40 The Problem with Platform Metrics15:15 Objective Truth vs. Personal and Political Truth17:20 Why Future Demand Is Easier to Sell Internally19:15 Evidence-Based Marketing and Organizational Buy-In21:50 Why Repeatability Matters24:20 Final Reflections on James Hurman's Book
When a baby arrives, the spotlight falls on the mother. Her body, her recovery, her bond with the baby. But there's a quieter transformation happening on the other side of the room. A man is becoming a father, and almost nobody is asking how he's doing.Meg Faure sits down with psychologist Dr Ange Nespola to talk about what dads actually go through in those first weeks and months. The identity shift, the loss of connection to their partner, the pressure to hold it together and the postnatal depression that often gets missed entirely. In This Episode You'll LearnWhy becoming a dad is a major identity transformation, not just a support roleWhat "primary maternal preoccupation" is, and what it means for a father's place in the family systemWhy marital satisfaction drops for most couples in the first year How to bring dad into hands-on caregiving without pushing him outWhy so many dads feel like a third wheel, especially during breastfeeding The real numbers on paternal postnatal depression, why it looks different to maternal depression and why it's so often missedHow to navigate the division of labour without turning it into a tallyA practical approach to splitting night shifts that doesn't leave both parents sleep deprivedABOUT THE GUESTDr Ange Nespola is a psychologist who works with couples navigating the transition to parenthood, drawing on both clinical practice and her own recent experience as a mother of two.Follow Dr. AngeInstagramWebsiteEPISODE REFERENCESGottman Institute research on marital satisfaction after childbirth D.W. Winnicott's concept of primary maternal preoccupation,ABOUT THE SENSE BY MEG PODCASTSense by Meg Faure is a weekly podcast for parents who want evidence-based, compassionate guidance through pregnancy, babyhood and the toddler years. Hosted by Occupational Therapist, author and parenting expert Meg Faure. The podcast is proudly associated with Parent Sense.Parent Sense App: Your all-in-one baby care app. Download HEREFOLLOW US:Meg Faure: Website Instagram LinkedIn Parent Sense: WebsiteInstagram LinkedIn#NewFatherhood #PostnatalDepressionInDads #MarriageAfterBaby #ParentSense #EvidenceBasedParenting
Danila Shtan runs engineering at Nebius, one of the biggest AI clouds in the world, and he told me exactly which engineers he hires on the spot. There are only hundreds of people on the planet with the skill he wants most, and it is not the one you are grinding on. We get into which engineering skills are actually scarce and well paid today, and which ones are quietly on the way out.In this episode we cover:The engineering skills in highest demand right now and which ones are on the way outWhy an AI cloud CTO restricts Claude Code inside his own companyDan's rule for merging any AI-written code into productionWhy working with an agent is like managing a junior engineerThe interview question that surfaces top tier engineer qualitiesWhy he still runs algorithm interviews todayIf you are an engineer trying to work out where the value sits now that agents write the easy code, this is a straight answer from the person building the infrastructure underneath all of it.Timestamps:00:00:00 - AI Agents doing everything is a lie00:00:44 - What Nebius Actually Does00:04:31 - The Engineers In Highest Demand Right Now00:06:58 - Inside the Hiring Process00:08:12 - The Bootcamp: You Join the Company, Not a Team00:10:51 - Why You Can't Use AI in Their Interviews00:16:31 - Why He Banned the Word "Headcount"00:22:25 - Why a CTO Is Not a Technical Role00:24:49 - The One Skill Every Manager Needs00:25:48 - Why Smart People Fail at This00:28:17 - "The Promise of Agents Is Bullshit"00:31:39 - How AI Multiplies Your Baseline Skill00:35:32 - Why an AI Agent Is Just a Junior Engineer00:36:57 - Why He Won't Let His Team Use Claude Code00:37:46 - His Rule for Merging AI-Written Code00:40:28 - The Interview That Predicts Great Engineers00:42:32 - From T-Shaped to Round-Shaped Engineers00:44:30 - Is There Still a Path for Juniors?00:45:28 - Why Hard Skills No Longer Matter00:47:11 - The Engineers Who Will Become Obsolete00:50:04 - The Real Reason People Stay at Banks00:52:26 - Where AI Agents Actually Help00:54:40 - Why He Still Uses Algorithm Interviews00:56:05 - Tech Enthusiasts vs. Real Engineers#AIEngineering #TechCareers #SoftwareEngineering
What's the real difference between a donor who gives once and disappears and one who goes to bat for your organization in rooms you've never been in?In this conversation, I sit down with Jaz' Vick, Managing Director of Development at One Goal Georgia, a pastor, and one of the most genuinely gifted relationship builders I've ever met. We dig into what it actually means to fundraise from a place of connection instead of transaction, why assumptions about donor capacity destroy trust faster than almost anything else, and the simple habits that have made Jaz' one of the most effective development professionals in the sector. We also talk about what scared fundraising costs organizations, what great leadership actually looks like for a development team, and why the next generation of donors gives Jaz' so much hope for the future of philanthropy. This one is equal parts tactical and deeply human, and I think you'll feel it.Topics:Why transactional fundraising destroys donor trust, and what relationship-based fundraising actually looks like in practiceThe simple 10-second habit that has changed Jaz' donor relationships How to build deep donor relationships at scale without burning outWhy assumptions about donor capacity are one of the fastest ways to breach trustWhat strong ED support looks like for a development team, and what it doesn'tScared money doesn't make money: how fear-based fundraising keeps organizations stuck in the same cycleFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. If you've listened to the show and found it valuable, would you leave a review?It helps more nonprofit leaders find the podcast, and I read every one.Thank you for being here for episode 200 and beyond.Resources:Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign SystemPurpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links
If you've been doing all the right things and your body just isn't responding, this episode is for you. Melissa kicks off a brand new series on weight loss resistance — one of the most common and misunderstood experiences in midlife. In this intro episode, she breaks down exactly who experiences weight loss resistance, why it's not a willpower problem, and what's actually driving it at a physiological level. Spoiler: there's always one reason. And it's not what diet culture told you.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why weight loss resistance is a whole-body physiological condition — not a discipline or consistency problemThe one root reason your body holds onto body fat (and why everything points back to this)What the woman experiencing weight loss resistance typically looks like — and why midlife changes the entire gameThe two types of clients Melissa worked with who couldn't lose weight — and what she finally figured outWhy eating less and doing more cardio is often the worst thing you can do in midlifeHow Melissa became her own first client — and how that shaped the framework she uses with clients todayWhy the Midsummer Reset challenge starting July 13th is a timely reset for where you are right nowTIMESTAMPS:00:01 — Welcome + Series intro: Why You're Stuck 01:20 — Segue from the GLP-1 series into weight loss resistance 02:21 — The Midsummer Reset challenge (July 13th) + why this timing matters 04:47 — Who experiences physical weight loss resistance 06:30 — The one reason your body won't release body fat: safety 07:01 — What your life probably looked like 10 years ago (and why it matters now) 09:12 — How hormones used to protect you — and what happens when they shift 10:40 — The two client types: emotional vs. physical weight loss resistance 12:40 — How Melissa became her own first client and built her framework 13:14 — The profile of a woman in weight loss resistance — is this you? 15:35 — What you're probably doing that's keeping your body stuck 17:53 — The shitty thoughts keeping you in a cycle 18:16 — What diet culture taught you vs. what actually works in midlife 20:25 — The actual definition of weight loss resistance 22:45 — Why your body is more solvable than you think 23:50 — What's coming in Episode 183: the physical root causesRESOURCES:
What advice would Danes give to internationals trying to build a life here?In this special compilation episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations with Danish guests and pulling together the best advice they've shared over the years.From comedian Sofie Hagen's thoughts on standing out in a culture that values fitting in, to Cecilia Bau's practical tips for surviving Danish bureaucracy, to Mathias Bach's advice on learning Danish before your free language classes disappear, and Steven Feraru's help in understanding why Danes might misunderstand you - this episode is packed with insights for anyone trying to make Denmark feel a little more like home.Along the way we talk about:Finding your people in DenmarkWhy having Danish friends mattersLearning Danish (and why it's worth the effort)Navigating apps, MitID, e-Boks, and bureaucracyJanteloven and the fear of standing outWhy your weird interests might be your greatest assetFeatured guests:Sofie HagenCecilia BauMathias BachSteven FeraruLinks to the full episodes are included below:Reverse Culture Shock (Sofie Hagen): https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjhhYzc3MjYzNTJiNTY1ZGViYWJmYTA0Dating, Coming Out, and No Such Thing as Oversharing (Ceceila Bau): https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjgxMjhkZDBjZWE2NjgyOTg2NzRkZmRiGoing Viral in Denmark (Mathias Bach): https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjdmZDA4MjdkNWVkMGQ1YjlkOWFiNDliAre Danes Making it Harder for You to Learn Danish (Steven Feraru): https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjdkOGI4NzZhZjFkMDQzMDU1Mjg0NTgx
Windermere Coaching Minute with Michael FanningAbout Your HostMichael Fanning is Senior Vice President and co-owner of Windermere Coaching with nearly three decades of experience coaching real estate agents through every kind of market. A mindset-first leader, Michael believes in holding people capable and that your knowledge is complimentary, not free.Episode SummaryWhat if your next client already trusted you before they ever picked up the phone? That's not a fantasy that's what consistent social media video builds. In this episode, Michael breaks down why video is the single biggest untapped opportunity for real estate agents today and how to actually start without a ring light, a production crew, or a perfect script.What You'll LearnThe psychology of parasocial relationships why they create the same trust in the brain as real friendships and what that means for your businessWhy raw, slightly imperfect video consistently outperforms polished, produced contentThe AI + Captions app workflow that takes a video from idea to posted in 35 minutesThe Crawl → Walk → Run framework for building the habit without burning outWhy even top-referral agents with strong spheres can't afford to ignore social mediaHow to handle every objection "I'm not good on camera," "I don't know what to talk about," "nobody will watch"Key Takeaway"The agents who build something lasting are not the most talented or the most polished. They're the most consistent."Action StepsOpen your notes app and write down one topic you already know well that's your first videoDownload the Captions app (free to start) your production studio in your pocketWant the full 6-month Social Media Video Playbook? Email Michael at fanning@windermere.com subject line: PlaybookReady for one-on-one coaching? Visit windermerecoaching.com for a complimentary callBe awesome and help somebody. Make it a great day.
"You have to have influence. That's the relational collateral that gets everything done. Think of it like a bank account — the more you put in, the more you can take out when you need to."Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this episode, host Dan Irvin sits down with Kevin Sidebottom — a keynote speaker, sales trainer, and author who has spent two decades studying one question: why do people buy? And here's the fun part: the guy who teaches sales for a living is now out there selling himself, building his own speaking business. Oh, and he's a self-described introverted electrical engineer. As he puts it — he's not a unicorn.Kevin and Dan dig into why introversion is actually a speaking superpower (airports, Ubers, and hotel rooms are basically an introvert's training camp), what joining The Speaker Lab's Speaker Bureau unlocked in his positioning, and the warm-up system that took his outreach from crickets to three calls in one week: connect on LinkedIn first, publish consistently, and let your content make the deposit before the email ever lands.Then it gets tactical. Kevin breaks down why event buyers see speakers as commodities — and how influence is the only real tiebreaker. He shares his timeline for pitching January sales kickoffs six months out, why he refuses the shotgun approach in favor of the rifle scope, and the mindset he learned from a Navy SEAL mentor: follow a process, move forward, adapt, repeat.Whether you're hearing way more no's than yeses right now or you're ready to overhaul your outreach entirely, this episode is a sales education most speakers never get!You'll learn:Why introverts make exceptional speakers — and how Kevin recharges with JOMO (the joy of missing out)What the Speaker Bureau's gap report revealed about his positioning ("I was mortified — but gaps are opportunities")Kevin's LinkedIn warm-up system: weekly blog plus video before any cold email goes outWhy buyers see speakers as commodities — and how influence breaks the tieThe mentor wisdom that stuck: "If someone says yes too quickly, be scared"How "it doesn't have to be me" outreach to associations builds influence by the bucketWhy making the customer the hero of their story is the key to word-of-mouth bookingsThe six-months-out timeline for pitching corporate sales kickoffsThe rifle versus shotgun approach to outreach — fewer targets, deeper researchKevin's two signature talks: Sales Titans (Built, Not Born) and Magnetic InfluenceAnd much, much more!"You're a salesperson as a speaker, because you have a business. All business owners are selling. And if they're not selling, they're not in business very long."Episode Resources:Kevin's WebsiteGet Your 15 Minute Speaker Business AssessmentCalculate Your Speaking Fee Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify---Hearing more no's than yeses? That's the job — but your system might be the problem. Grab a free 15-minute Speaker Business Assessment at thespeakerlab.com/SBA and get a real look at your positioning, pipeline, and outreach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does your teen's attitude instantly pull you into a fight?The eye rolls.The sarcasm.The “whatever.”The rude tone.The way one comment can shift the whole mood in your home.If you are parenting a tween or teen, teen attitude problems can feel exhausting, disrespectful, and deeply personal.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares three practical parenting scripts for handling teen attitude without yelling, lecturing, or losing your cool.This episode helps parents understand why teen attitude is often connected to emotional dysregulation, not just disrespect.You'll learn:What to say when your teen is sarcasticHow to respond when your teen rolls their eyes or says “whatever”What to do when your teen snaps, yells, or shuts you outWhy fewer words often work better with emotionally flooded teensHow to hold a boundary without escalating the conflictWhy emotional regulation parenting matters during the tween and teen yearsHow to stay connected without letting disrespect take over the homeIf this episode helped you, subscribe to The Single Parenting Reset Show and share it with another parent raising a tween or teenager.If your family feels stuck in repetitive conflict cycles, Tess helps parents stay grounded, communicate more clearly, set calm boundaries, and rebuild connection with their tween or teen.⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here
Stu Locke is a renowned powerlifting coach and joins me to share his experience with:Surviving a recent near-death health scareThe dumbest and most effective strategies Stu has tried to intentionally gain weightWhy he believes most people are focused on the wrong stuff in their trainingWhy he believes in “aggressive and violent intent toward whatever goal you want to accomplish”The kind of mental stuff that gets in people's heads and in their own way that interferes with resultsManaging neuroticism as a coach and as a clientHow to self-soothe in a training session when you're stressing outWhy it's better to let people know who you are “in front of the paywall” instead of “behind the paywall”And much moreInstagram: @stu_kodiakbarbellCHAPTERS00:16 Near Death Surgery Story01:18 Genetic Trigger Explained02:40 ICU Crisis and Recovery05:41 Muscle Mass: Double-Edged Sword06:44 Dumb Bulking Mistakes08:09 Vertical Diet and PED Bulk11:49 Smart Lean Gains Plan16:12 Stop Majoring in Minors18:19 Real Fatigue vs Hard Training22:31 Aggressive Goal Mindset27:03 Subscribe and Reset27:23 Shut Up and Get Coached27:47 Anxiety vs Neuroticism29:57 Rebuilding Self Image31:27 The Play-It-Out Method33:19 Coach Buy-In34:43 Self-Soothe Training37:50 Crash Outs and Childhood40:05 Front of Paywall Authenticity44:26 Curated Image Exposed46:31 Avoid Being an NPC48:30 Hobbies and Clients50:24 Sports and Outsourcing Joy52:58 Wrap Up and Where To FollowSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you think differently about coaching, mindset, or performance, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I'll respond)Sending it to a coach, lifter, or someone who gets stuck in their own headFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent you
Fancy Scientist: A Material Girl Living in a Sustainable World
AI seems like it's EVERYWHERE nowadays, and I know if you're a conservationist like me, you're concerned about its environmental impacts, and maybe even avoiding it because of them…But I recently read an article that scared the bejesus out of me. It basically stated: AI is here, and those who don't know how to use it well, WILL be left behind. And then I realized, AI is already here, not just in our everyday lives (you can't run a Google search without it), but it's also here in wildlife work. Big conservation organizations all over the globe are using AI to document, assess, and analyze biodiversity to combat huge losses. Platforms like iNaturalist, Merlin Bird ID, and Wildlife Insights all use AI models. And now I'm starting to see it pop up in wildlife job advertisements. Posts are now asking for applicants to know how to use and run AI effectively in wildlife work by integrating Claude and ChatGPT in their workflow and processes. This episode is NOT about the environmental impacts of AI, but rather that it's that AI is here, hard to avoid to some extent, and that organizations are already using it. If you're pursuing wildlife work, they are now also asking you to adopt it. And just like the article I read, I'm concerned that if you don't adopt it, you'll be left behind. So in this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I am talking all about AI in wildlife work. I'll be honest, I was a little nervous to record this one. It's a topic that can ruffle some feathers, and as you'll learn in the episode, there is a lot of real pushback from not just environmentalists, but society as a whole. My goal in providing you with this episode isn't to tell you whether to use AI or avoid it. I'll leave that up to you. Rather, it's to provide you with my perspective using 20+ years in wildlife work, and actually having worked on a large AI conservation project, on how it's already being used in nature and conservation research, how I expect it to be used in the future, and what it means for your career.In this episode, I walk you through how large conservation organizations are using AI with examples across different species and systems, and what it means for you as a job-seeker. Should you use AI to write your cover letters and resume? Is AI messing up the system so that your applications can't get through? I'll cover all of that for you.So if you're worried about what AI means for wildlife careers, or maybe you're curious and didn't realize the extent to which it is being used in conservation research right now, or just want to get the competitive edge when it comes to wildlife, conservation, or environmental careers, this episode is for you. Specifically, we talk about:Real examples of how AI is being used in wildlife research right now, such as camera trap processing, animal behavior studies, in surveys, and moreHow AI is changing data processing roles and what this means for internships and field assistant positions. Will these jobs be gone? Why wildlife careers are becoming more quantitative and computer-heavy, and what skills to prioritizeHow AI is going to continue to affect wildlife jobs and careers at a variety of levelsHow AI is affecting the job application process. Should you use AI to write a cover letter? Resume? If AI is making it harder for your job application to move to the interview stageHow leaning on AI can actually hurt your career when it comes to job applications, networking, and standing outWhy it's more important than ever to be authentic and do something different to separate yourself from others when seeking jobs What conservation organizations are starting to ask for when it comes to AI in wildlife jobsAnd more!Jump Links:00:00 Welcome and Topic04:25 AI Environmental Impact and Context08:54 AI Is Already Here in Wildlife Work12:57 AI Tools in Conservation17:31 Research Automation Examples22:00 Jobs and Skills Shift26:21 Data Heavy Future30:10 Regular Job Postings Seeking AI Skills34:18 Authenticity Over Automation for Job Applications43:26 AI in the Hiring Process47:02 Final Thoughts and Next StepsDream of being a wildlife biologist, zoologist, conservation biologist, or ecologist? Ready to turn your love of animals into a thriving career?
Moms Who Podcast - Simply Start, Grow, or Monetize Your Podcast
For 80 plus episodes of this show, my call to action was the EXACT same thing. Every. Single. Episode. It did not matter if the episode was about launching a podcast, picking equipment, or whether a podcast was even right for someone's business. The CTA never changed.This episode is for the podcaster who has been wondering why their show is not converting the way they expected. I'm walking you through the call to action mistake I made for 80 plus episodes of this very podcast, the disconnect it was creating between my listeners and my offer without me realizing it, what the right call to actions would have looked like instead, and the two question filter every CTA on your podcast needs to pass from here on out.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why having the same call to action at the end of every podcast episode is quietly killing your conversions (even when the offer itself is great)The three camps most podcasters fall into when it comes to talking about their offer on their show (and which one is the most common)What the right call to action could look like for four different sleep coach episodes inside the same businessThe two question filter every call to action on your podcast needs to pass from here on outWhy you do not need a brand new offer for every podcast episode (and what to do with the offers you already have)The exact move to make this week to find out if your call to actions are actually matching what your episodes are teachingWant to know exactly where your podcast is losing clients? Take the FREE Podcast to Clients Audit and get your PERSONALIZED report in less than 10 minutes! → https://podcastaudit.app/ Related Episode:I reference the Five Phase Listener Journey throughout this episode. If you want the full breakdown of all five phases and how to record episodes that meet each listener where they are, listen to The Five Phases Every Podcast Listener Goes Through (And How to Speak to Each One) hereConnect with Pamela:Join 500+ other moms who podcast inside the FREE community: https://skool.com/podcasters/Website: https://pamelakrista.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pamelakrista/Email: pamela@pamelakrista.com
It's Pride Month, and I am celebrating with my dear friend and fellow feminist relationship coach Maggie Reyes by doing something I've been wanting to do anyway: sit down and talk about Heated Rivalry — the show, the books, why we love them, and what they actually teach us about real relationships.Beware: There be spoilers ahead, matey. This is a fun one, and it goes deeper than fangirling. Maggie and I both coach on many of the dynamics this show depicts — vulnerability, shame, the cost of hiding your real desires, and what happens when someone finally has the courage to go first. We talk about how we can all learn from this show through that lens.In this episode:Why the closet dynamic in Heated Rivalry is a perfect illustration of how shame works, and how to heal itTurning toward vs. turning away: what Shane and Ilya get right (eventually) and what costs them yearsWhat Scott and Kip's relationship models that most couples never figure outWhy vulnerability requires someone going first — and how to do it without it backfiringThe cottage episode as a masterclass in why time and play matter as much as hard conversationsWhat women's response to this show tells us about desire, representation, and who mainstream sexual culture has never been built forThe communication pitfall that we both want to warn you offMaggie Reyes is a master certified life coach, feminist marriage coach, and host of the Marriage Life Coach podcast. Find her at maggiereyes.com.Get my free guide: Get Out of Your Head: A Starter Guide to Releasing the Pressure, Shame, and "Shoulds" Around Intimacy at https://laurajurgens.com/guideMore links: Substack at https://laurajurgens.substack.com/Pleasure Path Diagnostic here: https://laurajurgens.com/diagnostic/About me, testimonials, blog, bookings: https://laurajurgens.com/Wheel of Erotic emotions, go to: https://laurajurgens.com/wheelCopyright notice: All content in this podcast is copyrighted and copying, scraping, data mining, or using the content to train AI is prohibited.
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupThis Friday on AKNF we're handing over the feed for a special preview of The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast.Your email account doesn't break all at once. It rots. Open rates slide, a quarter of your sends quietly route to spam, your list keeps growing while the people who actually click disappear. Jordan Gordon calls that a pooched account, and in this episode he lays out the full ten-step recovery his team runs when a brand hands them one.If you own a DTC brand or run its email and retention, this is the playbook for the moment results go sluggish and your first instinct is to send more, the exact move that dug the hole.What's inside:How to tell whether you're in spam or your audience has simply checked outWhy opens are the weakest predictor of a future visit, and what to segment on insteadThe rewarm vs. soft rewarm decision, and how 5,000 addresses beat 150,000Why two campaigns a week plus real flows beats 22 sends a monthThe email-only promotion that rebuilds engagement and deliverability at onceTreating SMS like a paid channel with a real cost per clickThe stale-repeat-buyer metric that tells you recovery is workingWho this is for: DTC founders, operators, and email marketers inheriting or rescuing an underperforming Klaviyo account.What to steal: the open-rate floor, the two-campaigns-a-week cadence, and the stale-repeat-buyer segment you can build in Klaviyo this afternoon.Liked the preview? Subscribe to The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast.Timestamps:00:00 Fixing a Pooched Email Account03:02 Set Realistic Expectations for Recovery07:43 When to Rewarm Your Email List11:47 Why Opens Are a Bad Metric18:36 Email-Only Promotions to Boost Engagement24:25 The Stale Repeat Buyer MetricSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF617Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
Selling into schools is rarely as straightforward as most teams expect.District leaders are navigating competing priorities, long approval cycles, staffing challenges, and increasing pressure to justify every decision. At the same time, EdTech companies are trying to build trust, move deals forward, and prove their value in a crowded market.Nancy Livingston, CEO of the National Summer School Initiative (NSSI), joins Elana for an honest conversation about what actually drives K-12 purchasing decisions and why so many organizations misunderstand the realities of selling into education.Drawing from experience on both sides of the table, Nancy shares what surprised her most after moving from district leadership into sales, where deals typically stall, and why trust-building looks very different in education than in other industries.The conversation explores the tension between empathy and momentum, the hidden complexity of procurement, and the role marketing plays in helping districts feel informed, confident, and ready to move forward.If your team is trying to better understand how decisions really happen inside schools, this episode offers a grounded look at the process behind the partnership.What You'll LearnWhy K-12 sales cycles are far more complex and relationship-driven than most teams expectHow empathy, trust, and timing shape whether deals move forward or stall outWhy the status quo is often a stronger competitor than another vendorWhat district leaders actually look for before committing to a partnershipHow procurement, funding structures, and internal approvals quietly influence decision-makingThe role marketing plays in building credibility long before a sales conversation beginsWhy it MattersToo many organizations approach education sales as a faster-moving commercial process. But school systems do not make decisions in isolation, and they rarely move quickly without trust, alignment, and internal clarity.Nancy's perspective is a valuable reminder that successful partnerships are built through patience, responsiveness, and a real understanding of how districts operate. For marketers especially, this shifts the work away from pushing urgency and toward creating the kind of credibility and education that helps decisions move forward over time.
This week Yannick and I pull apart the body recomp lie: why chasing fat loss and muscle gain at once keeps committed women stuck in limbo. If you're putting in more work than everyone around you and still don't look like you lift, this one's for you.IN THIS EPISODE WE CHAT:Why "lose fat and build muscle at the same time" works for exactly two types of people, and you're almost certainly neitherThe scale truth nobody wants to hear, and what your smart scale can never show you no matter how consistent you've beenThe level of suck: the limbo phase between fat loss and maintenance that quietly eats years off your progressThe reason the advice on every huge longevity podcast is technically correct and completely wrong for youThe study a big-name expert keeps citing to prove recomp is real, and the one detail he leaves outWhy swapping endless cardio for all-out HIIT and rock-bottom carbs is just the same bad strategy in a different colorREADY TO GO ALL IN AND BECOME YOUR STRONGEST, FITTEST, AND HOTTEST SELF?
A mom finds you on Instagram. She loves your work. She visits your website. And then she closes the tab, finishes making dinner, and two months later books a different photographer in your city. Sound familiar? That is not a portfolio problem. That is a middle-of-the-funnel marketing problem. And in this episode, I am breaking down five strategies you can start using this week to stop losing warm leads and start building the kind of trust that actually turns followers into booked clients. What you'll learn in this episodeWhy your potential clients are staying in the "consideration phase" longer than ever (and what the trust recession means for family photographers)The one marketing asset you own that Instagram can never take away from youHow to create a lead magnet that builds real trust before a family ever reaches outWhy a single blog post will outperform your best reel for yearsThe simple follow-up sequence that keeps warm inquiries from ghosting youHow to build a repeatable marketing cadence that does not burn you outWhich strategy to start with first (spoiler: pick one, not all five)Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/middle-of-funnel-marketing-family-photographers/▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society▸ Grab the FREE Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trends▸ Apply HERE to work with me to be your 1:1 marketer for your family photography business!Connect with Me (Dolly DeLong Education)
A surgeon hurls a scalpel across theatre. It clatters off the wall. Nobody looks up. Twenty minutes later he's in the tearoom offering everyone a biscuit, and someone shrugs: "That's just him when he's stressed."If you've worked in veterinary practice for any length of time, you've got your own version of that story - maybe a bit less dramatic, but still things that completely destroy psychological safety. This episode is about that stuff, and the new psychosocial safety laws now rolling out across Australia that say plainly: no, actually, that's not acceptable. To make sense of what that looks like on a normal Tuesday in a normal practice, you'll hear from psychologist Rhonda Andrews, who works across high-pressure industries - emergency departments, the courts, and the veterinary profession - and who has spent years watching them all wrestle with the same problem: people breaking. This conversation is not about “just be more resilient”, but about systems. Rhonda makes a genuinely good-news case that these laws aren't more bureaucracy to dread - they're the push our profession has needed all along.You'll hear Why the things you've always filed under "just part the job" might now legally count as a psychological workplace injury - with consequences attachedThe myth spreading fastest right now - that bosses can no longer have an honest performance conversation - and why that's flatly wrong What the new psychosocial safety laws actually require of you as a practice ownerWhy this a team problem, not just something for management to sort outWhy "workload" is almost never the real problem - and the thing breaking your team underneath it that owners consistently missThe one shift available to everyone in the building - whatever their title - that changes culture without a single policy changeA note: this is the second in a small psych-safety miniseries. If you haven't heard Episode 158 with Dr Rebecca Faris on the AVA Thrive programme, start there for the bigger picture.Resources:Barrington Centre - Rhonda's psychosocial safety seminars (two online sessions, plus an in-person Melbourne day) and the Vet ECM training programmes for owners, leaders, and new supervisors: barringtoncentre.comFor show notes, clinical content and the newsletter head to thevetvault.com, and come find your people at a Vets On Tour conference - email me at info@thevetvault.com to find out about our new-grad 50% discount for Wānaka inAugust.Topics and time stamps04:52 Rising Mental Health Claims08:41 Mythbusting Owners Fears10:37 Defining Psychological Safety12:37 Vets Staying in Bad Jobs14:28 Sponsor Break Vets On Tour16:03 Systems vs Individual Responsibility19:35 Burnout Stats and Human Cost21:17 Who Can Influence Culture?22:46 Is Vet Work Uniquely Hard?24:05 Human Sector Parallels29:15 Business Model Reality Check30:18 ROI of Retention32:20 Psychosocial Safety Laws37:34 Workload and Rostering Fixes42:44 Leadership and Being Heard45:27 From Blame to Pathways50:27 Training Programs and Teams52:58 Myth Busting Performance Reviews54:27 Final Takeaways
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been told about change, motivation, and stress is missing the most important piece — your brain?This week I'm joined by Lisa Riegel, educator by training, strategist by practice, and someone who has dedicated her career to translating brain science into language and tools that actually help people feel more self-aware, regulated, and in control. Lisa is the creator of the NeuroWell Framework and the Aspirations to Operations Commitment Framework, and whether she's working with Fortune 500 leaders, school systems, or individuals navigating their own lives, her message is the same: real change starts in the brain.In this conversation we cover so much ground, and I think you're going to find it as accessible and practical as I did. We talk about:Why 80% of the thinking happening in your brain right now is unconscious — and what that means for your behavior, your reactions, and your relationshipsMeet Bob and Harold — Lisa's brilliant, accessible way of explaining how your amygdala and thalamus work together to filter reality and trigger your stress responseThe four states of wakefulness (calm, alert, alarm, fear) and exactly what happens neurologically when you burn outWhy change is so hard — and why most change initiatives, in organizations and in our personal lives, fail before they even beginThe difference between outcome goals and action goals, and why that distinction is everythingWhy we don't know what our body feels like when we're happy — and a simple morning practice to start changing thatThe power of identifying not just what stresses you out, but why — and how uncovering the underlying fear gives you genuine self-controlWhy celebration is the most underused and misunderstood tool in leadership, parenting, and self-developmentHow to create your own resilient inner bubble in a world that feels increasingly out of controlLisa brings so much warmth and wisdom to this conversation, and her ability to take complex brain science and make it feel immediately usable is truly a gift. This one is for the leaders, the parents, the burnout survivors, and anyone who has ever wondered why they keep reacting in ways they don't intend to.Resources:Free Masterclass: The Alchemy of the Perimenopause PortalAyurvedic Dosha Quick Reference GuideAbhyanga Self Massage GuideWeekend Nervous System ResetNourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram
Dr. Emily Holt returns to the podcast one year after opening Poppy Direct Care in New Orleans, and the landscape around her has changed dramatically.When Maryal last spoke with Dr. Holt, Poppy was just months old and DPC Summit attendees were touring her 100-year-old clinic house. A year later, her panel has more than doubled, she's about to opt out of Medicare, and she's a named plaintiff in a lawsuit against Louisiana's Attorney General over the state's classification of mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances.This conversation goes deep on what it actually looks like to build a mission-driven DPC in a state that keeps making reproductive healthcare harder to deliver.In this episode, Dr. Holt shares:How word of mouth (plus authentic Instagram and TikTok) became her entire growth engineWhy her practice is intentionally slow-rolling, and how she and her husband decided what "enough" looks likeThe patient shift happening as 2026 insurance premiums skyrocket and Medicaid eligibility stays restrictiveWhat it means that every Planned Parenthood in Louisiana has closed, and how Poppy is trying to fill the gapHer free Tuesday night clinic for birth control and rapid STI testing, and the new Louisiana Health Department rules designed to shut clinics like hers outWhy being a Baija Charitable Alliance affiliate mattered for 340B pricing, and what the new program changes mean for small DPCs serving uninsured patientsThe reality of trying to provide IUDs for emergency contraception when no nearby pharmacy stocks themHow being her own boss let her join a lawsuit that employed physicians told her they couldn't touchWhat Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) offers cliniciansHer vision for turning Poppy into a training ground for med students and residents shut out of reproductive health experience in-stateMemorable moments:"If you can't stand for something, you will fall for anything."The state offering one dollar per patient to reimburse rapid STI testing supplies that cost forty-five dollarsThree generations of plumbers getting Poppy ready for Monday patientsWhy patients tell her, unprompted, that they trust her to trust themResources mentioned:Dr. Emily Holt's GoFundMe for an autoclave at Poppy Direct CareTake Me Home Program — free at-home HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing mailed nationwideReproductive Health Access Project (RHAP)Dr. Byron Jasper and Byja Charitable AllianceAAFP DPC Member Interest GroupThe July My DPC Story live event in New Orleans, pairing Dr. Esther Katibi's nonprofit with Dr. Holt's work at PoppyDr. Holt's advice for DPC physicians thinking about reproductive health access in their own communities: find the helpers, get connected to local groups already doing the work, and don't wait until you have everything figured out to start.Learn more about VIVID VAULT HEALTH SOLUTIONS TODAY! Find a My DPC Story Event near you! State Summits in CA, IL, a My DPC Story LIVE event and the DPC Women's Summit are all coming! Learn more at mydpcstory.com/upcoming-events! The DPC Directory: If you're a DPC doctor, you'll find resources to grow your practice! If you serve the DPC world, grab a FREE listing today and get discovered by doctors who need your services.
There comes a point in business where you stop asking, “How do I build more?” and start asking, “How do I build better?”In this episode, I'm diving into one of the biggest shifts happening in entrepreneurship and real estate right now: the old model of success is breaking. For years, we were taught that scaling meant bigger teams, more hustle, more chaos, and more pressure. But what if the future actually belongs to leaner, smarter, more profitable businesses?I'm sharing my honest reflections from over two decades in business from building large organizations and scaling teams to realizing that success without freedom isn't success at all.We're talking about the rise of the modern operator era, how AI is changing the game, why implementation matters more than information, and what it really takes to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or questioning what “success” should actually look like in this season of your life, this episode is for you.Things I Cover In This Episode:Why the traditional “bigger is better” business model is evolvingThe difference between building a business that looks successful vs. feels alignedHow AI is changing entrepreneurship, visibility, and scalabilityWhy implementation is the new competitive advantageThe rise of lean businesses, solo agents, and micro teamsThe importance of systems, automation, and operational efficiencyHow to create leverage without burning yourself outWhy profitability matters more than vanity metricsQuestions every entrepreneur should ask about the life they're buildingThis episode is your reminder that you do not need more chaos to create more success. You need clarity, structure, leverage, and a business designed intentionally around the life you actually want to live.Let's keep building smarter, scaling intentionally, and Playing Bigger.---
Most people think creativity is something you either have or you don't — a gift, a gene, a mysterious lightning bolt that strikes a chosen few. Kyle Scheele has spent his career dismantling that belief, and in this conversation he makes the case that creativity isn't magic at all. It's problem-solving. And everyone already does it, every single day.In Part 1 of this episode: Why your brain is not a truth-seeking machine — it's a belief justification machine: give it the belief "I'm not creative" and it will spend the rest of your life finding evidence to prove you rightKyle's spontaneous ideation theory — the creativity myth he compares to the 17th century scientific belief that dirty rags and wheat kernels spontaneously generated mice, and why most people's understanding of where ideas come from is just as wrongThe coffee shop moment that defined Kyle's career: his friend Isaac told him, "most people come in here, talk about an idea, and the next time you hear about it, it's just an idea again — you come in two days later editing the footage"How Kyle went from broke high schooler selling "Osteoporosis is bad to the bone" T-shirts out of the school lunch room to getting a line into Urban Outfitters in his first year of college — and what that early experience installed in him about figuring things outWhy 70% of the time, when companies give their teams the bandwidth to explore a challenge internally, the answer is already there — it's just inside the head of someone who hasn't been asked yet (Harvard Business Review, cited on stage)Content Warning: This episode includes a brief discussion of childhood suicidal ideation. Kyle shares openly about his experience as a child feeling isolated in school and experiencing dark thoughts, before a friendship changed his perspective. The conversation is handled with care and context, but we want our listeners to be prepared.If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 — the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — available 24/7 in both the US and Canada.Episode Highlights:00:00 - Creativity as Problem Solving00:36 - Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro03:24 - Turning Ideas Into Action06:33 - Early Hustle T Shirt Business11:40 - Belief Systems Block Creativity15:27 - Ambition Versus Contentment20:59 - No Right or Wrong in Ideas25:06 - AI Limits and Skin in Game26:46 - School Struggles and Finding Belonging28:44 - It Only Takes One Person To Make An Impact29:36 - Creative Kid Origins30:12 - Student Council Confidence31:45 - Baby Steps Momentum32:15 - Window Of Possibility33:45 - Vision Into Action35:08 - Fuel Creativity Thrives Within Constraints36:49 - Recovering Curiosity39:34 - Questioning Limiting Beliefs44:15 - Everyone Is Creative45:41 - Claiming Artist Identity48:29 - Business Needs Crystal Clear Goals51:12 - Creativity As Problem Solving52:39 - Unlocking Team Innovation57:27 - Closing Remarks and Stay Tuned For Part 2Resources mentioned:Several books (for adults and childen) referenced written by Kyle, can be found here: https://kylescheele.com/BooksHarvard Business Review study on internal innovationHeather Moyse — Olympic athlete referenced by Dwayne re: chunking goalsSpontaneous generation theory / Francesco Redi experiments — referenced in context of the creativity mythOrbis Medicinae — Jan Baptist van Helmont, referenced in context of spontaneous generationSteve Jobs interview — paraphrased by Kyle re: everything in the world being made by people no smarter than youLeanScaper Operations Intensive — conference where Dwayne first saw Kyle speakQuotes:“ What you might consider might be right or wrong is really based on what's the possibility of it happening, and then it'll only be judged when you look back on it in history.” - Dwayne Kerrigan“ If you don't get clear on that goal, it's hard to know where to go.” - Kyle Scheele“ Creativity is just problem-solving. Every idea is the solution to some problem.” - Kyle Scheele"If it never gets any better than this, what a life. But I think it can get better than this." - Kyle ScheeleAbout Kyle Scheele: Kyle Scheele is an author, speaker, and creativity expert known for turning bold ideas into unforgettable results — from hosting a Viking funeral for the regrets of 21,000 people to launching the world's first fake marathon. With more than 750 keynotes delivered in all 50 states, Kyle combines humor, sharp insights, and real-world experimentation to help organizations unlock creativity and innovation at scale. He has worked with teams at Walmart, Deloitte, Fidelity, and Chick-fil-A, and his work has been featured in WIRED, The Washington Post, Fast Company, and Yahoo!. His books include We Put a Man on the Moon, How to Host a Viking Funeral, A Pizza With Everything On It, and A Sunday With Everything On It.Connect with Kyle Scheele: https://kylescheele.com/Connect with Dwayne KerriganFacebookInstagramLinked InWebsiteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.
✨ "The horses don't see the stories. They see who you are right now — and what you brought with you." – Jane StrongJane Strong is the founder and executive director of The Equus Effect, a nonprofit based in Connecticut, USA, that uses equine-assisted experiences to help veterans and first responders rebuild healthy relationships — with themselves, each other, and their communities.What sets Jane's work apart is her refusal to treat trauma as a diagnosis to manage. A former ethnographic researcher who spent decades studying subcultures for corporate clients, Jane came to horses and veterans with the same tool she'd always trusted: genuine curiosity. The Equus Effect's 16-hour curriculum blends somatic body-based practices, emotional agility training, and progressive groundwork with horses — all without metaphor, without therapy-speak, and without telling a veteran what anything means.This conversation covers Jane's unusual path — from advertising research to Monty Roberts to a 30-year-old Mustang who taught her that guilt is a waste of time — and dives deep into why horses are uniquely suited to reach the people hardest to reach: the ones still scanning for threats, still waiting for the playbook, still paying a nervous system tax no one else can see.If you want to support the show, you can do so at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LongRideHome
Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! FROM THE COCKPIT — EPISODE 247 SUMMARY: In this episode, Commander Drew and Dr. Paul tackle one of aviation's most dangerous open secrets — the mental health crisis hiding in plain sight behind every cockpit door. They break down the Mental Health in Aviation Act, which just cleared the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously, and explain why that kind of bipartisan agreement tells you everything about how serious this has become. Then the good news: fatal drug overdoses have dropped sharply across the country in one of the longest sustained declines on record, teen pregnancy just hit another historic low, and a 68-year-old Domino's driver in Boise bought a customer's Diet Coke with his own money — and walked away with $130,000 in tips. The Jet Jolt goes deep into high-G flight and what really happens when your body starts to lose the fight against G-LOC. Ray in Biloxi, Mississippi writes in with one of the most honest letters we've ever received — a 60-year-old man who wants the racism he was raised on out of his head for good. And a Wingman Story that will stay with you: "Watching May's Six." We talk about: The Mental Health in Aviation Act — what it does, why it passed unanimously, and why it matters right nowThe heartbreaking story of student pilot John Hauser — and what his letters tell us about a system that left him no safe way outWhy the pilot who asks for help is actually the safer pilotHow G-forces narrow your vision the same way stress narrows your life — and what to do about bothFatal overdoses down 20%, teen pregnancy at a historic low — the good news nobody's reportingDan the pizza delivery man, a missing Diet Coke, and $130,000 in tipsRay in Biloxi asks Commander Drew and Dr. Paul how a man rewires himself after 60 years of the wrong programmingAce's Gouge: How to build and keep a real crew of friends in your 40s, 50s, and beyondA Wingman Story about a nurse named May, a man named Marcus, and what it means to watch somebody's six when the room goes quietYour Wingman Challenge This Week: Think of one person in your orbit who seems a little off lately — quieter than usual, shorter fuse, not quite themselves. Don't wait for them to say something. Send a text. Ask a real question. Be the wingman they don't know they need yet. The best pilots in the world know when to call for help. Be that pilot. Thanks for flying with us. Your Wingmen, Commander Drew & Dr. Paul — The Wingman Show
Send us Fan MailMarjorie Taylor Greene just dropped a shocking claim about Donald Trump and the Epstein files and it's raising serious questions.According to Greene, Trump privately told allies that releasing the Epstein files could “hurt people” he knows at Mar-a-Lago. While publicly blaming Democrats, she says behind closed doors Trump was trying to block the release altogether.So what's really going on?In this livestream, we break down:What MTG actually said and why it mattersThe implications of Trump allegedly trying to stop the Epstein filesWho could be exposed if the full truth comes outWhy this story is sending shockwaves through Trump's inner circleIs this political spin… or something much deeper?
Motherhood can feel isolating—but it was never meant to be done alone.In this powerful episode of the Mothers Who Know Podcast, host Karen Broadhead explores Mom Power Lesson 8: Isolation vs. Connection, teaching why building a strong support system is essential for emotional, spiritual, and family healing.Through heartfelt stories and real-life experiences, this episode highlights how connecting with the right people can lift burdens, strengthen faith, and help you navigate even the hardest parenting challenges. Inside this episode, you'll learn:Why isolation increases overwhelm, anxiety, and discouragementHow meaningful connection helps you process struggles and find clarityThe role of support groups, friendships, and community in healingHow to overcome fear, shame, and vulnerability when reaching outWhy you don't have to “have it all together” to belongHow being part of a team can help you stay grounded in faith and purposeYou'll hear powerful examples from mothers who have faced depression, family struggles, and personal trials—and how connection with others helped them break out of isolation and find strength again.If you're feeling alone, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, this episode will remind you:✨ You are not meant to do this by yourself.✨ Healing happens in connection.✨ The right support system can change everything.
Are you layering on offers faster than you can grow them? In this episode, I break down the two critical capacity buckets that determine whether your business scales or stalls. Whether you're just getting started or already at six figures, understanding these two buckets will change how you think about growth, offers, and your audience's attention.Don't forget to register for the live Built to Last masterclass for newer coaches launching TOMORROW, Thursday, April 23rd! There will be a massive bonus for those who show up live so don't miss out!If you're a six figure coach ready for your next level, the Dream to 7 waitlist is NOW OPEN! Click here to learn more.In this episode:The two buckets every coach must manage to scale without burning outWhy adding more offers can actually shrink your revenueHow to sequence your offers the right way as you growThe launch calendar strategy I use with my Dream to 7 coachesLinks and resources mentioned:Built to Last MasterclassDream to 7 WaitlistLet me know what you think! If you enjoy the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you left a star rating or written review on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for listening!Website | Follow Michelle on IG
PRESENTED BY: GPRS Construction professionals know that utilities and concrete reinforcements can cause big problems when you're on the job.GPRS helps you avoid them. We use ground penetrating radar to detect rebar, conduit, and post tension cables before you cut, core, or drill.And our concrete scans are 99.8% accurate - we guarantee it - helping you reduce hits, downtime, expenses, and keep your people safe.To keep your jobsite safer, visit: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/GPRSSUMMARYData centers may look like simple boxes, but the race to build them is changing everything for concrete.In this episode, Doug Mouton explains why concrete is still one of the most important materials in the data center boom, even if it is only a small slice of the total cost.He breaks down what is driving the explosion in hyperscale and AI data centers, why projects are moving into rural areas, and why concrete supply, logistics, and mix design need to be thought through much earlier than most teams are used to.This is a big-picture episode, but it gets practical fast.If you work in concrete and want to understand where the data center market is headed and what owners actually want, this one will help.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy data centers are growing so fast right nowWhat a data center actually is and how it worksWhy AI is pushing demand far beyond traditional cloud computingWhy more data centers are being built in rural areasHow labor, materials, and logistics get harder as projects move farther outWhy concrete becomes a critical path item even if it is a small part of total project costWhat hyperscale owners want from concrete suppliers and contractorsWhy speed, cost, and lower embodied carbon are all being pushed at the same timeWhy leaner structural designs may be the easiest way to reduce concrete useWhy concrete supply needs to be planned much earlier on gigascale projectsHow power infrastructure is creating even more demand for concreteWhat future energy storage systems could mean for the concrete industryCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro and Doug Mouton's background01:20 - How to support the podcast03:20 - Why concrete matters so much to data center growth05:26 - What a data center actually is06:30 - Why cloud computing changed everything08:20 - How AI is driving a second wave of data center demand09:41 - Why more data centers are moving into rural areas11:20 - Rural pushback, trucking, roads, and local disruption12:32 - Why rural projects make labor and materials even harder13:15 - What owners and developers actually want from concrete15:05 - Speed, ESG pressure, and embodied carbon goals16:05 - Why concrete procurement is still too fragmented18:00 - Why concrete suppliers need a seat at the table earlier19:02 - How leaner design can cut carbon, cost, and schedule20:13 - Seth's skepticism on new low-carbon materials at scale21:39 - Why scale and supply chain reality still matter22:05 - Why concrete planning should start at the very beginning23:32 - How power infrastructure creates even more concrete demand24:05 - Massive towers, gravity batteries, and future energy storage ideas25:00 - Using AI to make steel and rebar design more efficient25:35 - Will data centers get smaller, denser, and stiffer?26:20 - Wrap-up and final thoughtsGUEST INFODouglas Mouton Mouton Advisory Serviceshttps://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/guests/douglas-mouton/ CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMYNeed PDHs that are actually worth your time? The Concrete Logic Academy is built for engineers, contractors, and concrete professionals who want practical training they can actually use - not another boring seminar that gets forgotten by tomorrow. Use it for PDHs. Use it for lunch and learns. Use it to get smarter on concrete without wasting half your day. Real topics. Real field problems. Real conversations. Start your free trial here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/pro SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf this episode helped you... If you learned something... If it made you think differently...Support the show here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/donateThis podcast runs on Value for Value.Give whatever you think the episode was worth.PARTNERSKUIU (performance gear Seth actually uses): https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/kuiuInterested in advertising or working with us? Email: seth@concretelogicpodcast.comCREDITSProducers: Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic MediaMusic by Mike Dunton: https://www.mdunton.com/WHERE TO FIND CONCRETE LOGICWebsite: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethtandett/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concretelogicpodcast/
Show Notes:What if the thing standing between you and your most visible, impactful self isn't a lack of strategy — but a fear you've been calling something else?In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Borden — brand strategist, speaker, and author of Theater of the Mind — for an honest, grounding conversation about what it actually means to build a personal brand as a woman. Not the polished version. The real one.Melanie has helped hundreds of women step into their professional presence with clarity and confidence, and what she's learned might surprise you: your brand isn't something you create. It's something you uncover. It's the essence of who you already are — and the work is learning how to transfer that into everything you put out into the world.We talk about the trap of overthinking, the real reason imposter syndrome keeps showing up, and why so many women are waiting for confidence before they start showing up — when it actually works the other way around. Melanie's framework is simple but transformative: visibility builds confidence, not the other way around.Whether you're just beginning to think about your brand or you've been circling it for years, this conversation is your invitation to stop waiting and start being seen.In this episode, you'll hear:What a personal brand actually is (and why most people get it wrong)How authenticity and your "inner essence" are the core of everything you put outWhy imposter syndrome shows up so often for women — and how to start dismantling itThe small but powerful habit of collecting proof of your own achievementsWhy creating content with your audience in mind (not yourself) changes everythingWhat Melanie means when she says confidence is a result of visibility, not a requirement for itChapters00:00 Introduction to Branding and Personal Essence05:30 Navigating Vulnerability and Imposter Syndrome10:08 Theater of the Mind: Crafting Your Brand Narrative15:22 Understanding Readiness in Branding19:26 Defining Your Brand: Melanie's Perspective22:26 Empowering Women in Personal Branding25:05 Facing Fears and Taking Risks30:10 Learning from Setbacks33:07 Creating for Your Audience38:15 The Power of Visibility44:04 Transformative Impact of Personal BrandingConnect with Melanie: Website: https://humantobrand.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieborden/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humantobrand/Connect with The Women On Top:Follow The Women On Top Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Subscribe for more empowering conversations and stories!Website: https://thewomenontop.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewomenontop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewomenontoppodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn/
Welcome to The Calm & Happy Home Podcast!This week, I'm talking about how to stop your home from feeling chaotic over the school holidays, and the simple, small shifts you can make right now to help your space hold everything just a little bit more easily.In this episode, I'm sharing why the holidays don't actually create chaos but simply reveal what is already there, and what you can do about it before everyone piles through the front door.Why the school holidays don't create chaos in your home but instead turn up the volume on what is already there, and why that is actually really useful informationHow the one star sitting in the centre of your home this year is making everyone feel things more deeply, and why people may be retreating to their rooms more than usualWhy April is bringing this huge push for visibility and what that actually means for the conversations and energy inside your home right nowWhy trying to manage chaos by controlling behaviour rarely works, and what to do instead to help the whole space soften naturallyThe four areas of your home to focus on this Easter, your main living space, your calm zone, your hallway, and how you are protecting the energy coming in and outWhy your home absorbs everyone's emotional energy and the two simple things you can do to keep it feeling light and clear when more people are aroundYour home is doing its very best to hold everyone. Give it a little help and it will absolutely return the favour.Shade can only exist because light is shining down. So if you are feeling like you are in the shadows right now, just take a few steps sideways, backwards, forwards, and go and find that light. Because it really is there.2026 Year of the Horse Energy Planner: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/2026-plannerYou can buy The Calm and Happy Home now:Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million | Indigo | Watkins Publishing Join the community at somuchlove.com and follow along @somuchlovekimberleySo much love, Kimberley xxA bespoke analysis of your home to unlock the exact remedies your living space needs to support you in a life of more abundance and prosperity: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/home-analysis-serviceWork with me 1 to 1 here!If you loved this episode don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts and tag me in your stories on Instagram @thefengshuiflow! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us Fan MailYou already knew you were the product. But did you know you're also the teacher?Companies are quietly feeding your emails, your work decisions, your customer interactions, and your daily patterns into AI systems — systems designed to automate exactly what you do. And most people have no idea it's happening.In this episode of Privacy Please, we break down how it works, who's doing it, why your right to delete your own data is functionally broken in the AI era, and what you can actually do about it.What we cover:How "function creep" turns your data into AI training fuel without new consentThe GitHub policy change that's happening right now — and how to opt outWhy employees at Amazon, Google, and JPMorgan described training AI as "building your own coffin."The deletion problem — why you can't remove yourself from a trained modelPractical steps to audit your tools and protect yourself todayLinks:GitHub opt-out: github.com/settings/copilot/featuresKhan v. Figma lawsuit: rainintelligence.comFTC on AI data practices: ftc.govCheck your state privacy rights: iapp.org/resources/article/us-state-privacy-legislation-trackerDelete old posts: redact.devPrivacy Please is part of The Problem Lounge network.
If the word "purpose" has ever felt overwhelming, out of reach, or simply not built for the way your brain works, this week's More Yourself episode is for you.In this clip from our first-ever ADHD Women's Wellbeing live event, Purpose Expert, Author and Accredited Coach Hannah Miller strips purpose back to something personal, practical, and actually possible, without the overwhelm and panic!Whether you're newly diagnosed, recently self-identifying, or simply in a season of life that is making you feel more unsure than excited, Hannah's framework will meet you exactly where you are.In this episode, we explore:Why purpose has nothing to do with job titles or grand ambitions, and what it's actually about insteadThe concept of being 'directionally correct' and why moving toward the right thing matters more than having it all figured outWhy knowing where you are right now is the essential first step before any meaningful direction can be foundThe four seasons of life and how identifying your current season shapes what's possible for you moving forwardHow the traits ADHD women have long seen as flaws are often their most powerful and underused strengthsThe difference between good tired and bad tired, and how to use this recognition to find your purposeIt's okay to take information from all different areas as long as you're using it to go in the right directionThis is just a taste of what was captured on the day. The full audio experience goes so much deeper into helping you piece all this information about your hormones, brain, identity and purpose together! You deserve to have it all in one place. Now you do.The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live Event Recording is here!My first-ever ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live event sold out, and now the full experience is available to you wherever you are, whenever it feels right.Alongside three neuro-affirming experts, we spent four hours exploring the questions that matter most to late-diagnosed women. Get lifetime access here!Inside the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live Recording, you'll find:Kate Moryoussef on post-diagnosis growth and her gentle framework for what comes nextDr Hannah Cullen on the neuroscience of ADHD and why your brain works the way it doesHannah Miller on reconnecting with purpose through a neurodivergent lensAdele Wimsett myth-busting on hormones, HRT, progesterone and perimenopauseUnderstand yourself more deeply, feel less alone, and finally access the expert knowledge you deserve. Because every woman with ADHD deserves access to the knowledge, expertise and understanding that for too long simply hasn't been available to us.To get lifetime access for £44, click here for lifetime access.Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, learn and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you'll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We'll also be walking through The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Today's episode sponsors:If you're looking to deepen your understanding and create meaningful change in the ADHD community, today's podcast sponsor is for you! The Neurodiversity Training Academy is on a mission to empower professionals working to help those clients wear their ADHD with pride.You can download the brochure or book a call here:https://neurodiversitytrainingacademy.com/pod/Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.
#375: Julie Nguyen grew up in Orange County, California. She studied economics at Stanford University, went on to work at JPMorgan, and then was one of the earliest employees at Lumosity, helping the business grow to nearly 200 employees and 60 million members worldwide.Growing up she struggled with bouts of asthma, eczema, and weight gain. Julie theorized that perhaps her diet was the true cause of many of her illnesses. Julie spent six years researching nutrition science, testing numerous diets, and working with nutritionists and personal trainers to get a better understanding of how food affected her body. In the process, she cured all of the health problems that she had suffered from for years.The experience led Julie to found Methodology, a premium food delivery service that uses only nutrient dense, whole foods. All ingredients are sustainable, local and organic. There's no refined sugar, gluten, dairy, canola oil, chemicals or preservatives.Years later, she also created and developed Maison Methodologie, a Parisian-style protein patisserie that uses easy-to-digest pre-industrial grains and also has 12-16g protein per cookie.What you will learn:How to balance out your masculine and feminine energy and knowing when to bring more of one side outWhy it's better to sacrifice salary in the early years of your career for long-term goalsThe reality behind building a successful business that lasts for 10+ yearsLearning how to tune out the noise and be more confident in who you are and what aligns for your life, even when it's different from society's beliefsHow traveling expands your worldview and why it's more beneficial to do it sooner than laterEnjoy 10% off your first order of Maison Methodologie with code WHATFULFILLSYOU at checkout: https://maisonmethodologie.com/BILT Credit Card Info (Pay Rent and Earn Points):https://bilt.page/r/HQ06-ZV7OReceive weekly personal insights from Emily's email newsletter and subscribe hereWatch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatfulfillsyou/videosENJOY 10% OFF THE WHAT FULFILLS YOU? CARD GAME AT www.whatfulfillsyou.com - code "WHATFULFILLSYOU10"Follow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyouFollow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduong/Read more on Substack: https://whatfulfillsyou.substack.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-fulfills-you-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Most physical therapists feel stuck between productivity expectations, documentation requirements, and changing reimbursement models.But what if the problem isn't clinicians — it's the systems around them?In this episode, Jimmy talks with Katie Holterman about how healthcare systems, documentation processes, and compliance frameworks can either burn clinicians out or support them.Katie explains why efficiency and quality are not enemies, why most documentation is unnecessarily complex, and how clinics can design systems that protect clinicians while improving outcomes.The conversation also dives into the future of value-based care, the role of outcomes in physical therapy reimbursement, and why most continuing education fails to deliver practical clinical value.If you're a physical therapist, clinic owner, or healthcare leader, this episode offers practical insight into building systems that actually work for clinicians.Key TakeawaysWhy documentation is often more complicated than necessaryThe three questions that simplify compliant documentationWhy productivity isn't the enemy of good patient careHow clinic systems should protect clinicians instead of burning them outWhy most continuing education fails cliniciansHow outcomes will shape the future of physical therapy reimbursementWhy understanding the “why” behind metrics changes everythingGuestKatie Holterman
What if a warm welcome and a personal touch could be the most powerful tools for growing your dental practice?In this episode, Dr. Allon reveals how her journey from corporate dentistry to solo practice was powered by a desire for meaningful patient relationships, family support, and a relentless commitment to hospitality. She shares the step-by-step systems her Clear Lake office uses to maximize comfort and efficiency, from five-minute patient intake to comprehensive 90-minute new patient exams and personal follow-up calls after treatment. Dr. Allon also reflects on the behind-the-scenes grit required to launch her practice: navigating unexpected DIY build-out challenges, winning initial patients through strategic signage and ground marketing, and fostering a collaborative, no-ego team culture that attracts both patients and staff. Whether you're considering the leap into private practice or want inspiration on building trust and visibility, you'll find practical insight and encouragement in Dr. Allon's candid story.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The transition from corporate dentistry to starting a solo practiceHow to design a hospitality-driven patient flow that stands outWhy thorough new patient visits build lasting trust and referralsStrategies for marketing your practice with visibility (not just ads)Practical tips for juggling practice ownership with family lifeLessons learned from running your own office build-out on a tight budgetThe impact of personal follow-up calls and ground marketing techniquesHow to foster a team culture without egos or micromanagementOvercoming unexpected challenges during a post-pandemic openingWhy investing in patient relationships leads to rapid growthJoin us for a behind-the-scenes look at how real, patient-focused dentistry can transform your practice and your community!(This episode originally aired on 1/18/2024)Sponsors:Oryx: All-In-One Cloud-Based Dental Software Created by Dentists for Dentists. Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Click or copy and paste the link here for a special offer! https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx/Net32: Founded by a dentist, for dentists. Net32 is the leading online marketplace for dental supplies, helping dental and medical professionals save on high-quality products for over 25 years. Start saving today at: https://www.net32.com/dentalmarketerGuest: Dr. Liel AllonPractice Name: DentAllon DentistryCheck out Liel's Media:Practice: https://www.dentallondentistry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentallon_dentistry/Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer SocietyLove the Podcast? Subscribe on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod
What if you're not stuck… you've just mastered your current level?In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason your income keeps landing at the same number and it's probably not what you think. It's not about working harder, chasing more leads, or adding another strategy. Most agents hit an income ceiling because their operating system hasn't evolved with their growth.I see this pattern with new agents, top producers, and even seven-figure businesses. The hustle that got you here won't take you to the next level. And if you feel like you're doing more but earning the same… this conversation is going to challenge how you look at your business structure, capacity, and leverage.If you've ever felt plateaued, restless, or like you're pushing against an invisible ceiling, this episode is for you.Things I Cover In This EpisodeWhy repeating income numbers is a structure problem not a motivation problemThe difference between hustle-driven growth vs system-driven capacityThe simple formula: Leads × Conversion × Capacity = IncomeWhere most agents unknowingly create their own income ceilingThe hidden role your operating system plays in scaling beyond six and seven figuresHow decision fatigue and fragile systems limit your growthThe three real ways to create income jumps without burning outWhy high-level agents focus on capacity first, not just volumeIf this episode made you realize you've outgrown your current structure, it might be time to upgrade your operating system. Inside my virtual and in-person workshops, we don't just talk strategy, we install the systems and structure that raise your income ceiling.Head to letsplaybigger.com to learn more about upcoming workshops and coaching programs.And if this episode hit home for you, share it with a friend and tag me on Instagram @itsraquelq. I love seeing how you're Playing Bigger.---