Podcasts about Pajamas

What happens when a six-year-old's question completely changes the course of your life?In this episode of the No Labels, No Limits podcast, host Sarah Boxx sits down with Genevieve Piturro—former New York TV executive turned nonprofit founder, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Purpose, Passion and Pajamas.24 years ago, Genevieve walked away from her corporate career to start the Pajama Program, a national nonprofit that has since delivered more than 8.5 million pajamas and books to children in need. Her journey began with one unforgettable moment in a homeless shelter that sparked her mission to lead with love and embrace the power of human connection.Together, Sarah and Genevieve explore:The life-changing question that inspired her leap from corporate success to purpose-driven leadershipHow to overcome fear and doubt when following your callingWhy true leadership is rooted in love, vulnerability, and collaborationHow organizations can align culture and purpose through her Purpose ACER programThe difference between the Power of One and the Power of One-AnotherAs Genevieve says: “It's not the Power of One that changes things; it's the Power of One-ANOTHER that moves mountains and moves people.”If you're ready to be inspired to listen to your “heart voice,” lead with meaning, and create your own legacy of love, this conversation is for you.Free Gift for Listeners: Genevieve is offering a complimentary 45-minute consultation at https://www.genevievepiturro.com/Connect with Genevieve:Website: https://www.genevievepiturro.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievepiturro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenevievePajama/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievepiturro/#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@genevievepiturro9950Connect with Sarah Boxx:Website: https://sarahboxx.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSarahBoxxLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/Check out our sister show, the Nonprofit Podcast, where we dive into strategies for nonprofit leaders and change agents driving real community impact. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!⁨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NonprofitsTodayPodcast: https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today

School may be out, but Pinky and Ava prove the learning never stops—especially when summer adventures are the teachers. In this episode of Pinky & Ava's Pajama Party, the ladies spill the tea on their travels, trysts, and everything in between. From steamy liaisons to unforgettable getaways, they share the lessons, laughs, and little indulgences that made their summer sizzle.

High School Dress Code Drama:Teacher Bae Goes Viral~Half Dressed Students&Pajama Parents cause chaos

Welcome back to the Big Crystal Energy Podcast! In this special episode, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with her podcasting bestie, Stefanie Dingbaum from the Next Level You Podcast, for a truly magical recap recorded live from the Powerhouse Women Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Imagine over 600 heart-centered women gathering to build businesses, make an impact, and rewrite the rules—and Ashleigh and Stefanie are here to bring you right into the room with them.Together, they share their top takeaways from an inspiring weekend filled with powerful speakers, transformative connections, and a sense of community like no other. From embracing grief as part of personal growth, to showing up unapologetically as your most audacious self, Ashleigh and Stefanie dive into the conference highlights, personal reflections, and how surrounding yourself with expansive, like-minded women can spark next-level transformation—both in business and life.So grab your favorite crystal and a cozy cup of tea, because this episode is all about unleashing your inner magic, building your own supportive community, and remembering that everything you need is already within you. Let's jump down the rabbit hole together!Key Moments: 00:00 "Big Crystal Energy Podcast Reunion"03:23 The Power of Networking for Entrepreneurs07:01 Overwhelming but Supportive Networking Event11:48 Lindsay's Transformational Keynote Insights15:27 "Self-Love and Identity Insights"16:31 "Fun Microsoft Learning Expert"19:06 Embrace Self-Love for Success23:00 Inspiration from Jasmine Starr Podcast25:26 Follow Your Soul's Calling30:59 Embrace Discomfort as New Comfort34:09 "Empowerment Through Community"34:57 "Stay Magical and Expansive"Stefanie Dingbaum's journey turned transformative when she decided to fully commit to her business. Immersed in rebranding and growth, she set aside other desires—like starting a family—to channel her energy into her entrepreneurial path. It was in this phase of complete surrender, driven by genuine joy and contentment in her work, that Stefanie experienced the power of letting go. She discovered that when she released her grip on specific outcomes and focused instead on finding fulfillment in the present, life's manifestations had a way of finding her. Stefanie's story is one of dedication, personal growth, and the magic that happens when we trust the process.Connect Stefanie : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/stefanie.dingbaumBusiness Website: https://www.waveshealingtherapy.com/Personal Website : https://www.stefaniedingbaum.com/Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6AhAWHXEEsiqYKEoKSl0co-cYjYm3plPMeet Ashleigh Bodell – your guide to the mystical and the magical on the Big Crystal Energy Podcast.By day, she's a dedicated orthopedic physician assistant, but by night, she dives deep into the metaphysical, exploring crystals, energy work, and the unseen forces that shape our world. From chSend me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!Connect Ashleigh : https://www.instagram.com/bigcrystalenergypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mystical.mama.ash Please message me with any questions or comments. bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

Kiera is joined by Zaneta Hamlin, owner and founder of Cusp Dental Boutique. Zaneta, who built her practice from the ground up, shares with Kiera her journey, reflecting on what got her to this point and what she would've changed and focused more on if she were to start over again. Plus, Zaneta talks about how she's turned even the smallest items and exchanges into branding opportunities for her practice. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today I am so giddy. I have one of my favorite humans in the entire world. Like that is not an exaggeration. She's got a million dollar smile. She's one of the funniest people I've ever met. She makes me laugh all the time. She really does. Like Zaneta when you smile, is the world just makes like it's just a happier place. Zaneta Hamlin, one of my favorite doctors. This woman can brand like nobody's business. Surprise fact, I even have her all of her branding sitting here. I have her stickers.   I love the business card. That was my favorite thing that you added in for me was a business card for me. But Zaneta Hamlin, one of our clients, one of my faves, welcome to the podcast today. How's your day today?   Zaneta Hamlin (00:39) Great, how are you? I'm happy to be here in the chat.   Kiera Dent (00:43) I'm so happy to have you. My day has been amazing. It's been podcast day and by far my favorite podcast is you today. So I'm really, really excited because I have wanted this podcast to come out for so long. So Zaneta I don't want to like do you a disservice. I just said a few things as to why I wanted you to come on the podcast. Like I said, being a part of our community, I just watch you and something I've noticed about you since literally the day one is you dress incredibly well and you're always branded. Like you're a walking   machine of branding every event I've seen you at you have Cusp Dental I know where you are I know your colors you have everything branded you think so intentionally but you're just an amazing human so Zaneta kind of tell us and honestly I want to go with you and do ⁓ dentistry in other countries that's something that you and I are gonna do outside of that so to fill our listeners in a little bit Zaneta kind of walk them through who is Zaneta Hamlin how did you get to be into Cusp Dental just kind of give us a little background on who you are the dentistry you do   Zaneta Hamlin (01:29) Absolutely.   Kiera Dent (01:40) Whatever you feel like sharing, this is Zaneta's time. And I want everybody to get to know you because you're just an amazing human. So walk us through, how did you get from where you were to where you are today?   Zaneta Hamlin (01:46) Bye.   So am   a second generation dentist. ⁓ I started off as an associate. I went to my dad's alma mater, went to Howard University College of Dentistry around this area in the Virginia Beach Hampton Roads area. I would say Howard is the real HU, so that's going to probably offend some people great. Yes, yes.   Kiera Dent (02:01) Amazing.   That's okay. She's here for it. There's no shame. Zenita, this is your podcast. You get to say whatever you want   today. No filtered.   Zaneta Hamlin (02:19) yeah. So second gen dentist, ⁓ I started off as an associate. So I associated for about nine years, ⁓ until I, ⁓ birthed the idea for Cusp Dental Boutique. It was initially going to be an acquisition. That was the plan I was with, ⁓ coaching prior, but it was more, it was geared more towards, ⁓ acquisitions and   That didn't work out for me. ⁓ just, everything just didn't work out. And the type of practice that I was looking to create ⁓ just didn't fit in the other practices. So ⁓ my husband actually found the space that we are in ⁓ and we just built it from scratch. It was a shell. ⁓ And then we have Cusp Dental Boutique. Now, ⁓ yeah, I do like to brand. So.   Kiera Dent (03:12) That's amazing.   Zaneta Hamlin (03:17) you   Kiera Dent (03:17) Please do, I want you   to, because I also hope people hear, like I said, I brought you on for a reason, Zaneta. This is where I want you to brag. I want you to share about who you are, because I think so often we don't, and so many times dentists feel they're doing it all alone. So trying to bring different dentists, different perspectives. So brag, Zaneta, I'm gonna brag about you too. So this is your show, brag as you should.   Zaneta Hamlin (03:38) I do love my practice. I love how we do things differently. There's a lot of technology. mean, lately I've had a few temps in my office. And so just having the temps has shown me how much my office does that others don't. And so, the expectations are bit higher with what they should do. ⁓ But everyone comes in and like, my gosh, this doesn't feel like a dental office. doesn't smell like a dental office.   ⁓ even the swag they get is different. Now, yeah, I'll give the Cusp Dental Boutique chapstick or things like that, but the koozies, the ⁓ wine tumblers, because you can have wine. ⁓ I think one of the things that you might be referring to is ⁓ my luggage ⁓ cover.   Kiera Dent (04:18) Why not? Why not?   Yes. Yes.   Zaneta Hamlin (04:30) I   do have that because look, your bags, when you check a bag, even if you are rolling, like it's carry on, people see it as you're dragging it wherever. So it's advertising, you know, they might be in a different state. You might come visit Virginia Beach. You what? I was on a flight to Detroit and I saw, you know, this Cusp Dental Boutique. I want to see where that is. Maybe they have an emergency. Top of mind.   Kiera Dent (04:37) Mm-hmm.   don't   disagree with you. This is why I brought you on the podcast because the way you think about branding and advertising, like I remember meeting you first at this conference and like you're repping it. Like you've got your Cusp Dental Boutique and it makes me so happy because that's also, think why you do so well in your practice. Like you love what you've built. You can see the love and the passion and the pieces. Yeah. The luggage. just wrote it down. Dental A Team needs to freaking put those on because we travel everywhere. Think of how many dentists are traveling to conferences and we are not branding. So   Zaneta Hamlin (05:22) All the time, yes.   Kiera Dent (05:27) Dental A Team, if you're listening, which most of them do, ⁓ surprise, maybe it'll be your holiday present. Shelbi, we need to get these. So, you know, there we go. Yeah, it's brilliant.   Zaneta Hamlin (05:33) There we go.   They are great.   Nobody's gonna rep your brand better than you. So if you aren't proud of it, you know, so you gotta rep it. And yeah, I put it on anything. We went, ⁓ our family went on a Disney cruise, our first ever Disney cruise. And I just randomly saw, cause ⁓ a sorority sister of mine told me we need those ⁓ clips for your beach chair to put your towel on so it doesn't fly away.   Kiera Dent (05:45) Mm-hmm. I love it.   ⁓   right. Of course. Of course you can.   Zaneta Hamlin (06:03) Well, I happen to find there are stretchy versions, like ⁓ elastic versions, and you can customize them. So of course, mine, one side says   Cusp Dental Boutique, the other side says Cusp Untethered. So either way, you're getting something. And it went on. So on the Disney Cruise, you could see four chairs. Cusp Dental Boutique, Cusp Untethered. You know.   Kiera Dent (06:19) Something.   Amazing.   It's incredible. So, okay. So I think Zaneta, something that you do so well is you built this practice. And I mean, even, I think people seeing the clips of this online, I mean, you doesn't even look like you're sitting in a dental practice. Like you're in this very different vibe, different feel. So walk me through how has it been being an owner? And then I want to go through like what have been the struggles, what have been the good things? Like you have this amazing space, people you've got raving fans.   Like you have built this boutique dental practice, which I think is so great to stand out when I think dentistry has been a little bit tricky. And I think you're doing a great job of that. And then we're going to pivot to like some of your favorite brand. I mean, she's already listed her luggage covers. can like literally Zaneta. feel like if there's something she can put a logo on, she will like, it is like, Oh, I could put this here. I could have a bracelet. I mean, your jacket, I guarantee you there's a Cusp Dental pin. I guarantee. Yep.   Zaneta Hamlin (07:15) Really.   yeah,   I mean the back of my jean jacket says untethered on it.   Kiera Dent (07:26) It's all there. She's constantly, it's constant. Like Zaneta, I think you are one of the few people that thinks in their branding so much that it is a part of you. It's what you do. It's who you are. It's not like I'm Zaneta and here's work and here's Zaneta. It's I am these pieces. So walk me through, you started this scratch start. How's it been going?   Zaneta Hamlin (07:27) The symbol is right there.   you   Kiera Dent (07:50) The wins, the stresses, the struggles, like where are you at on the business ownership path?   Zaneta Hamlin (07:56) I mean, there have been ups and downs. I will be very honest and frank about that. I've never been a business owner. So this is my first kick at it. ⁓ But I'm very frank with my team, like, hey, guys, I'm learning too. And I rely on them to also give me their feedback. Now, I always take it into consideration. It doesn't always mean like, hey, we're going to do what you recommended this time around. But I do like to listen to them and see what they think, because they have great ideas. But you won't know unless you actually listen to them.   It's been up and down. Like when people opt to leave the practice to go somewhere for whatever reason, ⁓ I've taken it personally in the past. Now, ⁓ my gosh, I mean, hopefully Dana has seen how much I've grown in that department.   Kiera Dent (08:38) I was,   I would agree. Dana's been coaching you for quite a while and Zenita, I will even say not being in the day to day with you all the time, you have grown exponentially. It used to be this, I remember being in the Dr. Masterminds, different places. It was just this like complete stress. And I feel like you have definitely grown as a business owner, as a leader, and I'm really proud of you. And you seem happier, but you still haven't lost your flair of like loving your practice. Like it didn't jade you even though it stressed you out. And agree, Dana, Dana will for sure be watching this and she will be so proud of you.   She already is, but you have definitely grown in the time that we have known you. And I'm really proud of you because I don't think everybody does grow. Some people just stay stagnant, but you have wanted to grow. You've wanted to evolve. You listen to what people say. You've made friends in our community. You and Christie have become BFFs. Christie Moore, she's been on the podcast too. Super excited to hang out in person, but you do a good job of executing and implementing Zenita. You're very humble. You're very coachable. And you're also just a ton of fun. Like you keep the Zenita piece of you while also growing and evolving too.   Zaneta Hamlin (09:38) Thank you. Yeah, I mean, it's there's no way you can't change stuff if you don't accept it. Because if it was working the way you were doing it, then why are you coaching? So no, it's it's been up and down. I've learned to delegate. I wasn't doing that before. And I'm still learning to ⁓ give deadlines because sometimes I will suggest that something needs to be done and not say when I need it done by and in my mind, that means you've done it already.   Kiera Dent (09:45) Right.   Zaneta Hamlin (10:04) ⁓ so working on that, but I am doing better with letting others, ⁓ do things for me and that I don't have to do all of it. And I have a great team that understands that I will do it all if not, if they don't step in and they will be like, no, no, no, I got it. You go do something else or maybe go eat. about that? so, ⁓ I think it's who you surround yourself with that. ⁓   Kiera Dent (10:18) Mm-hmm.   Yeah. Yeah. Good.   Zaneta Hamlin (10:33) helps and like you mentioned like Christie, for example, I was talking to another doctor when I went to a master class a couple of weeks ago for the AGD and he was telling me like, hey, when you are looking to move your practice into different levels, like moving up, like for example, me, you know, trying to add an associate and grow, he was like, talk to people who have done it or people who ⁓   Kiera Dent (10:54) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (11:02) have been in that seat before, or coaches that can help you. And I was like, well, definitely my coach can help me with that. And to like, you know, talking to somebody like Kristy, who's been there, done that, probably even read a book about it, you know. So ⁓ it's who you surround yourself with too, that can help you.   Kiera Dent (11:20) Yeah, no, I think you've done an amazing job and it's just fun. It's fun to watch you evolve as a leader. It's fun to watch you. I mean, I remember some of our first emails were I'm staying here so late. Everything's on my plate. I don't know how to do this to now hearing you of I delegate and I built this culture of a team that knows who I am. They give it had to change yourself as Anita. That's something I love about you is I don't feel you. There's been a huge change of Anita. I think there's been like Zenita 2.0 is Anita 3.0.   where you just keep like, keep the core of who you are, but you evolve as your business evolves and like letting the team know, yes, this is who I am and this is what I'm expecting. And I'm very honest and very frank. I think it's really helped you tremendously. And like, let's give some snaps. You are bringing in an associate. You are evolving your practice. You are growing into these things. And so if you were talking to somebody, say in your shoes, they just found this space, they found the shell. They're super excited. There's Anita, who you were at the beginning.   Zenita today, what would you maybe tell that practice owner of some things of like, hey, as the wiser version of me, this is what I would maybe do or I would execute on XYZ or I would do this again of something that I did. What would you say are some of those tips you would give maybe a Zenita coming in doing a similar path?   Zaneta Hamlin (12:36) probably would have learned to delegate earlier. I think, yeah. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (12:40) I agree.   Yeah, I remember   some long emails and some hard nights on NotDelegate and a lot of hours at the practice unnecessarily.   Zaneta Hamlin (12:48) Yeah   I was quick focusing it. Don't do quick,   you can, but why? know, like, I can't believe I did that and how much time I put, but it's interesting though, like some, the things that I have delegated, I'm still busy. I still have to do things. it's like, now I'm like, how did I have time to do that? Like, no wonder why I was stressed. No wonder why I wasn't sleeping, you know, like, so I would have definitely, ⁓   Kiera Dent (12:57) I agree. I agree.   Yes.   Zaneta Hamlin (13:20) delegated sooner. I would have gotten an aura ring earlier. That's something she knows talking to her about. I would have gotten that earlier. ⁓ But I also would have trusted my intuition more a earlier. I mean, I did, but not at the level in which I do now. Like, for example, if I extend an offer or like,   Kiera Dent (13:24) Right? ⁓ It works great. Yes, agreed. Okay.   Zaneta Hamlin (13:49) you know, I make a decision, because I like to make decisions pretty quickly. Like it's this and we're going with it, right? I don't go back and like ponder it like, oh, did I really make this mistake? Like, was this a mistake? Should I have done this? Should I have done that? I've had those thoughts before, but then I quickly am like, no, no, no, it's, this is the way we should go if an offer was made and it wasn't accepted.   Kiera Dent (13:53) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (14:17) It's because that wasn't for me and it probably would have been a headache. You know, I've gone down that route with like negotiations and stuff like that. And I thought to myself, hey, had that actually worked, it would have been a disaster. So I'm glad it didn't. So definitely ⁓ intuition, like leaning into that and just going with the flow.   Kiera Dent (14:35) Yeah.   Mm hmm. No, and I do. I do think that there's so many times that we feel like there's all these other experts, which I do agree like great job. Kudos to you. You you jumped into consulting and you hired coaches and you talk to mentors and talking about Sheena and Christie like you use your doctor community around you and you work with other mentors. But I do believe that there's an internal knowing that I think we often lose by thinking I've never done this before. So how am I supposed to know? But I do think that there's a core knowing that   I really love that you brought that up, that people really do need to trust themselves. They need to execute on that more. ⁓ So many people are like, well, someone told me I shouldn't do this. And I'm like, but you know, like you know what you need to do and you're gonna, you'll figure it out and it will work. So, okay, I love your story and I love what you've done. And I'm so happy that you're sharing with other people. And now I wanna pivot to, let's talk about your branding. Talk me through, you said everything is branding opportunities. Every single possible thing that you do.   Zaneta Hamlin (15:18) It doesn't feel right.   Kiera Dent (15:36) Like has this always been a part of you? Did it just come with buying the practice? And then I want you to walk through some of the specifics that you do of branding intentionally, maybe even like who you use or where you get these things. Like, I don't think people realize like marketing is a lot easier than they think it is. You did a scratch start. So you have had to figure out how to market yourself with no money. So kind of walk us through like, how have you done this? How has the marketing been for you? How has it been finding more new patients like?   Zaneta Hamlin (15:54) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (16:02) I don't know, whatever you want to take on this branding, because honestly, you are one of my queens of branding that I've met as a dentist. You do it so well. So walk me through just whatever, however you want to take this branding, marketing side of the business.   Zaneta Hamlin (16:15) No judgment. Okay. Ready? Okay. One of the cheapest things you can get and y'all don't, well, let's just go through it. So ⁓ pens. Okay. So I would go to Pens.com. They always run promos and stuff like that. Get some pens, get your favorite pen. ⁓ they send you, they'll send you something. See exactly. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (16:17) No judgment. I'm ready.   No judgment, we already put it there.   You do.   I have it. It's literally right there.   Zaneta Hamlin (16:42) What I, how I started was, mean, of course, Studio 88 did my logo, my colors and all that stuff. That was a process to get to what it is now, right? Because there were different versions of it, right? And then I started putting it on pens. So here's what I would do. would, when I go to a restaurant, family, friends, myself, whatever, you know, they give you a pen, a Bic pen or some whatever pen.   Kiera Dent (17:08) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (17:10) I will sign with my pen and I will leave that pen.   Kiera Dent (17:13) You're so clever. Okay, keep going.   I want to hear all these ideas. I'm writing them down by the way. They're brilliant.   Zaneta Hamlin (17:20) So   I always have a bajillion pens on me in my purse or in my pocket. wear scrubs, so I have them in my pockets and stuff. Like even where, like my car, where I take my car to get it serviced or I'll change whatever. They've got my pens floating around too. The wine shop that I go to with, that I have membership at, they've got my pens. They always ask me, what color is coming out next? You know, like, cause I do different colors based on different seasons, as long as it's within brand.   Kiera Dent (17:45) Smart.   Zaneta Hamlin (17:48) So I can tell when that pen was from because we've only been orange orders. And black was the last order we had. We have a teal one now. That was a mistake, but still I have 500 of them. So we're gonna work through that. Yeah. And then I also did a partnership with a restaurant that's not too far from my office, half a mile away. They're out by the water. They gave me gift cards that I can give to new patients.   Kiera Dent (17:54) That's incredible.   So we're giving them out. Yeah.   Zaneta Hamlin (18:17) I gave them a boatload of pens. So when they are having people sign their checks or whatever, you know, they finished their eating and all that stuff, they've got a Cusp Dental Boutique pen that people usually jack, they steal those. And so they've got 200 to sort through, whatever. So that's how I really started getting the brand out. I would wear what I had, if know, if I had t-shirts or something, I would wear those. Now I have sweatshirts and stuff too.   Kiera Dent (18:24) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm   Zaneta Hamlin (18:48) But it was just really wherever I can show folks. When I go with my kids to their games or their school or whatever, I might have something. And people ask, ⁓ are you the one that owns? Yeah, hi, you should come to this. You know, just really, so it could be anything. mean, again, pen is a simple and easy thing to do to carry, not a huge investment.   Kiera Dent (19:03) Yeah.   Zaneta Hamlin (19:16) you know, do that. And then when Stanley does promotions and they customize them, you do that too. Yep. Yeah. And koozies are cheap. ⁓ I use ⁓ Citi Paper. They are in Alabama. A friend of mine, another business owner, she's a pediatric dentist. Quinn, sent them or referred them to me and ⁓   Kiera Dent (19:23) On brand, on color. Excellent.   Zaneta Hamlin (19:44) They do all of my koozies, whether it's the regular size koozie or the tall ones, which we did one season for a beach, because we're right by the water. ⁓ And then even like our goodie bags, we don't do the traditional goodie bags at the office. They're cotton, because also check out the environment. I have to come up with something for my patients who bring theirs back to reuse them. Like, hey, maybe if you bring your bag back, so we can just refill it with your supplies if you need it.   Kiera Dent (20:02) Yeah.   Cute.   Zaneta Hamlin (20:14) ⁓ But things like that have been great and people love it because it's different. Now I use mine for like when I travel for makeup, like my makeup brushes. It's, you know, I've had patients that will use it for their sunglasses. We have Cusp sunglasses, which patients use when they're sitting in the chair anyway to protect their eyes and 90 % of the time they want to walk out with it anyway. So again, take it. has my logo.   Kiera Dent (20:25) Mm-hmm.   Take   it, please.   Zaneta Hamlin (20:44) Yeah,   take it. Yeah, by all means. So yeah, and sunglasses can be pretty cheap too.   Kiera Dent (20:47) ⁓   Mm-hmm. So what do you feel? Okay pens koozies sunglasses shirts sweatshirts reusable bags What do you feel are if I'm like on a budget? Pens obviously what else you feel has been I mean and also I'm hearing you you know your population You're by the beach. So you're thinking in beach like they're gonna want drinks. They don't want sand on those So koozies are gonna be great. Keep them cold. They're there   Zaneta Hamlin (21:02) Mm-hmm. Yes.   Kiera Dent (21:14) the towel thing at the beginning of the podcast. Well, yeah, that makes sense because you're at the beach. People need those are going to use those are going to see them. ⁓ I like what things would you say if I'm on a budget are going to be the best bang for my buck? I love the Stanleys. I didn't even think about like you're watching promotions on every single thing that your patients would use like sunglasses, clever. Again, you're a beach community. So what has been your best ROI?   Zaneta Hamlin (21:33) Yeah.   Yeah.   Kiera Dent (21:39) because branding is like awareness, but then there's also like, I need patients to come back with that. So what do you feel has been your best ROI that you could say these patients came from this if I could only choose like one or two of these items?   Zaneta Hamlin (21:53) If we, my team probably would have to help me with this, but if it's based on what people have asked for, I would say it's chapstick.   Kiera Dent (22:04) Interesting.   Zaneta Hamlin (22:05) Yeah, because you don't have to be at the beach to use chapstick like chaps you should keep these puppies moist like drink your water and Moisturize your lips ⁓ SPF all the things the chapstick folks have asked for like hey Do you guys still do the chapsticks because I think and I don't know I know there are different types, but the one we do is like the big daddy one I have one in my ⁓ pocket somewhere, but ⁓   Kiera Dent (22:14) Yeah.   You   Zaneta Hamlin (22:34) Um, people really like that. You know, someone once someone said to me, Oh yeah, a friend of mine was using it and I just liked how it went on. And, you know, she said she got at her dental appointment. I was like, Oh yeah. Okay. I'm glad you came because would you like one today after your appointment? can give you one.   Kiera Dent (22:52) because we've got   some and you can share them with all your friends.   Zaneta Hamlin (22:56) Yeah, so I think that has been great.   And then the koozies are the second ones because people ask for that again. You could be anywhere. I mean, my neighbors use the koozies when we're out in the neighborhood, you know, hanging out with the kids and stuff like that. So yeah. ⁓ look at that.   Kiera Dent (23:16) Mm-hmm.   Look at that. She has it. I'm telling you, this woman walks in her logo. I would not be shocked if you told me you had pajamas in it.   Zaneta Hamlin (23:28) That's it.   That's a good idea.   Kiera Dent (23:32) There you   go. Pajamas. know our team has been asking me for workout clothes, like tank tops. Um, and then also they want the branded shoes of Dental A Team shoes. So that way they're like, we do a different one every single year. Cause that way, like your team is always wearing stuff also. So like if it's stuff that they do, yes. Um, you can do that. We also found out you can make a custom Nikes. Uh, you can make other customs that.   Zaneta Hamlin (23:47) Yeah Chuck says it converse   Can you put lingo on   it?   Kiera Dent (24:01) So those are things, again, I haven't done it yet, but write down the, get your notebook. ⁓ But honestly, I think Zaneta, some of these things, even post podcast, if you can send me and we'll include it in the show notes, some of the suppliers that you use and some of the ideas that you have. like we've listed off, she's got the Stanleys that she brands, there's the ChapStick. But if you looked and if you saw on the video and if you miss it, it's not the cheap ChapStick. Like this is not a cheap ChapStick. There's some dental offices that give.   Zaneta Hamlin (24:29) They have...   Kiera Dent (24:30) Gross chapstick.   Zaneta Hamlin (24:31) yeah, the minis. I know!   Kiera Dent (24:33) The minis or the ones that just like get in your mouth and they taste disgusting or they like don't actually moisturize. They almost like dry it out worse. So you're like putting it on. ⁓ You know what I'm talking about. Excellent. Do you hear this? She's coming to our doctor in-person mastermind, which is in September and we're super excited about it. It's a doctor in leadership one and Zaneta is already thinking I'm bringing it for everybody. And that's not because these dentists.   Zaneta Hamlin (24:40) Yeah.   Yes. you're getting one. I think I'm bringing some for everybody when I come to the meeting.   and you get a chance to.   Kiera Dent (25:00) These dentists are not her client. We don't even live by her, but yet all of us are going to be wearing it. She never knows where one of us is going to be. I'm going to be on the airplane sitting there flying out to the East coast. Someone's going to see it. They're going to look it up cause they're going to love her logo. And lo and behold, they'll be like, ⁓ I saw some girl putting this chapstick on, on a plane. You never know where people are going to be. And that's very easy. I thought your restaurant idea was so clever and like pens. I did not even think about signing with your own and just leaving it there constantly.   the luggage, our team's getting luggage carriers. Like that's going to be part of their standard onboarding. Cause we fly all the time and dentists are on planes all the time. So Zenita.   Zaneta Hamlin (25:32) Thank you.   Dentists,   their assistants, their office managers, their spouses, somebody, it's fun. And I saw this cute lady walking by with this and took a picture of it and sent it to their spouse or whoever, best friend. Have you been in this company? Or why aren't you doing that?   Kiera Dent (25:43) Mm-hmm.   Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Uh-huh. It's a very, it's   so clever, Zenita. I think, okay, so what's your most random favorite thing that maybe wasn't the best ROI, but you just loved it. It was one of your favorite like things that you created that's been branded. I mean, you got a jean jacket that's unbranded. You've got your shirt, which is a super darling shirt. Like what have you loved that was like, yeah. And then you also said you got sweatshirts.   Zaneta Hamlin (26:16) Thank you, you really sound interesting.   Kiera Dent (26:20) What else do you have? Like, what was your favorite?   Zaneta Hamlin (26:23) well, I really like our, wine, ⁓ tumblers. I have a Yeti that has, ⁓ Cusp Dental Boutique on it, but we have tumblers or two versions again, depending on which one you break out. know when you got it because we only rotate certain things and we've, we've done some promos where like our Cusp Circle folks get, which we have to get better about it. But when people do our in office, ⁓   membership, yep, they get those things. So like the t-shirt, I'm not going to just give to like our regular PPO patient. Like it's going to be, you know, our membership folks that get those, like the nicer branded items. But I really like the ⁓ koozies or not koozies, the tumblers. ⁓ I use it often enough. ⁓   Kiera Dent (27:01) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   often enough, all the favorite things and you can have it as   a business write-off because you want them. They're branded. You pull them out for parties. You can put them on social media. Obviously, it's a complete business write-off. I agree. Yeah.   Zaneta Hamlin (27:24) Excellent. Yeah. I had   my previous coach, she would put when she would go to the beach or wherever she would go, she would take pictures with her wine tumbler in different places. I did like a, I think it's in my ⁓ Cusp merch on my Instagram, where it just shows people with Cusp Dental Boutique things in different places. ⁓ And sometimes I'll still do that. Like I'll set it somewhere or whatever.   Kiera Dent (27:40) Ha ha ha!   Zaneta Hamlin (27:54) I've had patients who will send me pictures of themselves out in the wild with random Cusp Dental Boutique things. yeah, but the wine tumbler has been great because no one else has that. no dental offices, you know, like it's something you wouldn't think of for a dental office. So yeah.   Kiera Dent (28:09) Yeah.   Mm-hmm.   Totally. Well, and as you're   saying, I hope people picked up on, I wrote down some notes that I think you maybe don't even realize you're doing, but you don't call it a membership plan. It's called Cusp Dental Boutique Circle. So it's your, and as soon as you said it, I was like, that's her membership plan. But notice the way you say it, Zaneta, is you want your people to be part of your group. It's a community, it's a group, it's not, and like they're getting the special stuff. They're getting something that's different than everybody else. So you're setting it apart for people that are a part of your inner circle.   Zaneta Hamlin (28:27) Yes.   Kiera Dent (28:46) Then it said Cusp merch and I was like, probably gonna start selling your merch like honestly, but right now it's just on social media, which then helps patients realize they go, they tag you, you're gonna be putting it on there. People will see it. ⁓ You also are very clever. You said two versions and I was like, that's so smart because then people are going to want things at different times. They're gonna see other people getting it, which then creates retention of people wanting to come back because they saw the merchandise. They saw different things.   Zaneta Hamlin (28:51) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (29:15) but also you strategically know like when were, when did I see them? Where were these pieces based on what they're, they're having? So it's a very like thought out process that I don't even think people, I don't even know if you realize like the depths of the pieces you're doing that are just very fun. And it seems like you just have a ton of fun doing it too.   Zaneta Hamlin (29:22) there.   I do. mean, it's, I don't know. It's, I, now I will say if you are wearing your brand, you can't be outside acting crazy. So you can be fun.   Kiera Dent (29:41) I would agree. I was going to say, do you ever get sick of like having people be   like, hi, who are you? Like, I'm like, no, sometimes I want to go incognito on a plane. Like I don't want anybody to know me. So.   Zaneta Hamlin (29:48) Yes, right. I   do have those times. Like tomorrow, I'm supposed to be going to Cape Charles with my husband. It's our wedding anniversary. I have gone back and forth because we're going to be visiting an artillery. I'm like, do I go? Because I will wear my Cusp baseball cap. I have it in three colors. My team, some of my team members have them.   Kiera Dent (30:01) No.   Thank   Zaneta Hamlin (30:15) I think one   of our videos, were wearing it for like, it's our like new patient welcome video we have for wearing the hats. But my husband wears his often. But I've thought, do I go to this place wearing my Cusp Dental Boutique hat? Because it has the symbol in the front ⁓ and the name of the practice in the back. ⁓ Or do I go incognito? Nobody should know who I am. But the Eastern Shore,   Kiera Dent (30:42) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (30:43) is close enough and we do have patients that have come from there. So just from talking to you, I'm thinking that I'm probably going.   Kiera Dent (30:50) at least have   like, there'll be a little Cusp Dental Boutique cameo if not the full show. So yeah, of course she's taking pens.   Zaneta Hamlin (30:55) I'm also taking pens. So I'm going to be leaving them at the   distillery strategically and the restaurant. ⁓   Kiera Dent (31:02) The pen, the pen.   And I will say, Zaneta, I mean, you shipped this to me at Summit, because this is where it came from. We were at Summit and I was like, I need a notebook. And you messaged in the chat, I saw it come through, Zaneta said, I'm sending you a notebook. And lo and behold, this shows up in like the super cute notebook. I still have it. It's got a beautiful, I mean, it's a real nice pen, Zaneta. She did, that's something else I'm noticing with you. You're not scrimping. Like this is a very heavyweight pen. It's a nice feel pen.   Zaneta Hamlin (31:14) It did.   Kiera Dent (31:32) which also is on brand with a Cusp Dental Boutique office. You're not going for this like hot, like you're not going for the burn and churn, which is fine. If you were, it'd be a different type of pen. Your stickers are very high end stickers. Your business card is high end. It's on brand. There's the untethered. There's the Cusp Dental Boutique. Like just, I mean, you guys, I still have these. They're very nice. They're cute. They are not, I feel like I'm selling Cusp Dental Boutique. Like I feel like we're on an infomercial. Like here, here we are.   Zaneta Hamlin (31:59) Please keep going.   Kiera Dent (32:02) But I think something like this pen is compared to some of these crummy ones, like, you know, Pens.com, they do send you some really junky ones. They also send you some really nice ones. But I've been in offices writing with pens, like from the Pens.com, like they ship them to me. I'll have a rose gold one. I'll have a white one. And in offices, the dental assistant's like, I love your pen. And I'm like, well, you can have it. Here you go. Like take it, write it, share it with everybody. But I do think there's something to be said. You do nice things.   Zaneta Hamlin (32:10) Thank you. Yeah.   Yeah.   Kiera Dent (32:31) rather than doing just cheap things to slap a brand, but your brand is higher end. Your brand is a nicer brand. So you're making sure it's very intentional with your brand.   Zaneta Hamlin (32:42) think when you are going to brand your items, and I get it, it depends on which season you're in in your practice, right? But when you are going to put your name on something, you want it to represent you well. And so yes, the things that I have done are probably, you know, I will always say they're top tier. But some of these things you can also get when they go on sale. Like they'll send me stuff like, it's now 85 cents.   Kiera Dent (32:48) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (33:11) you know, to get this pen or 50 cents for that pen. I'm like, oh shoot, get it, get it now. We're gonna get this color. This is gonna be this season or 2024. This is the color, you know. So it's just, and it's something I think it's probably my mother, cause she's always like, like if I'm gonna go out with her, like sometimes I wanna just dress down and wear sweatpants, right? She's like, where are you going? You're not following me like that. You know, and so it's like, okay, all right, I get it. Like I gotta represent you and myself well.   Kiera Dent (33:20) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   You   Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (33:41) So yeah, for things you're gonna put your logo on, you do wanna make sure it's something that people are gonna want, that it looks good and it represents you. So if you can't, maybe hold out till you can get the one that you really want. Because if it's crappy and you don't even like it and you're not gonna use it, why get it? Save your money, invest it in something else. Get AI.   Kiera Dent (33:55) Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Get AI.   was a mastermind conversation we had this week. There is a podcast inspo'd by Zaneta. I will not say exactly which one. She knows, you guys can all guess on the podcast coming out. I recorded it right before this one, but Zaneta, I think it was just so fun. I really wanted to hear just about the different ideas. So anything you have of like, like you said, Pens.com or where you get your koozies or any of those. Cause I think that's also the hard part of there. So much out there, like who are the good brands? So even if you can send some of those that you like.   Zaneta Hamlin (34:06) You   Kiera Dent (34:30) I'd be happy to share those along. But I think if nothing else, I hope listeners today start thinking of differently of how can you brand your stuff? How can you do simple things? Where are your patients hanging out all the time that are the ideal patients you want? Not just patients, because we don't want all patients. We want your ideal patient. So like you said, they're going to be at the distillery. So you're going to a certain place. Like I picked up on that. You're not like I'm handing these out at, we won't say certain names.   Zaneta Hamlin (34:32) Yeah.   you   Kiera Dent (34:56) but I know you would not be dropping pens at certain places. You will be dropping them up. They don't go to all locations. They go to intentional locations where you know, it's like you said, there's a restaurant on the water. Well, I can already tell what type of a clientele is at that one based on where this restaurant is. So without Zaneta even telling you who her ICP is or ideal customer profile or avatar of patient, she's intentionally putting all of her brand in the places she wants people to be at her ideal patient base.   Zaneta Hamlin (35:10) You   Kiera Dent (35:25) to grow and Zaneta, mean, without even sharing any of your numbers, the fact that you've taken a scratch, start shell of a practice, built it with your own branding, your own pieces to now you're going to be bringing on an associate. think people can attest that some of the things you're doing clearly have been working really, really well. So thank you for sharing. I got excited. I I wrote a ton of notes over here and I hope other people did. And these are the type of conversations that come out at the mastermind.   Zaneta is talking about all of her problems, but then she's branding her Cuspware everywhere and all of us want it. So it goes like, you know, it's a good, it's a good thing. And honestly, Sheena needs to talk to you. She needs help on her branding. So and Sheena shout out to you. Just like, you know, you need like these are the things.   Zaneta Hamlin (35:57) Ha ha!   I would love to, but I do think   though, just, I probably picked this up from Studio 88, just because you're a dental practice, a dental office, you do not have to do everything dental. Like my logo doesn't have a tooth anywhere, right? It can, and that's great, but it doesn't have to. So just because it's a dental practice, like my logo or the things that I brand aren't specific to dental things. So my recommendation is,   Kiera Dent (36:20) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (36:33) Put your logo on something that you like and you would use outside of work. That is the best way to market your practice is on things that you would even want to use. It doesn't have to be like things you would expect from a dental office. You know what I mean? Like, hence the rumblers and yeah, the wine stuff.   Kiera Dent (36:52) right? The wine. Yep, yep. It's   stuff that you like, but also what I think is important is we often attract the people that are like us and as patients. And so Zaneta is doing things that make her happy, that make her want to do it, that are going to attract people that are very similar to her. Not everyone's going to love this pen. There will be some of you that will be like, that's too thick, that's too fat. Like I don't like how that one writes. And you would prefer another style of pen.   but people that like this high end vibe feel where it's this gel. mean, I already know Tiffany would love this pen and in the other colors. I also love that you do different colors. It's so clever, like so many fun things and you just have fun, but you do it. I'm really proud of you on an overhead budget. Good job. Like when it's on sale, when these things like, not just buying the Stanleys, you're literally being an intentional business owner too, which I think shows that you can do branding and marketing on like within an overhead budget.   and still have a ton of fun and make beautiful, high quality things. I mean, your logo just stands out even in this video. It's strong. It's, it's Anita. It's beautiful. And it just definitely represents who you are as a person too.   Zaneta Hamlin (38:00) And the final thing I'll mention about that is not every, like right now I'm the only one with the Stanley, but I will say my, if I make more of these, cause I wanted to try it out. I wanted to see how it would do. And my team members were like, I love that. You there are certain things that only squad members have. So like, right. So you want to get it. Like there's certain jackets or sweatshirts that we have.   Kiera Dent (38:14) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (38:28) You only get that if you're on my team. So ⁓ there are certain things you and like this t-shirt patients don't get this, you know, and it has our ⁓ humble hearts, skilled hands at the back. If they're wearing it out, they're like, well, where'd you get that shirt? Even if a patient from Cusp Circle wants a shirt, theirs is a little bit different, right? So again, strategically, you know, no, how'd you that? Cause only team members have that or whatever. So.   Kiera Dent (38:41) I love it.   Mm-hmm.   ⁓ Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (38:56) If it's a little bit more expensive, yeah, maybe do that for your team during the holidays or their anniversary ⁓ or their birthday or something like that ⁓ that you're not just giving to anybody else.   Kiera Dent (39:05) Mm-hmm.   It's really clever. So for birthdays and anniversaries, do you have swag or gifts? I'm guessing it's all Cusp Dental Boutique. So tell us kind of about that. I mean, I didn't mean to go down this path, but I'm just very curious.   Zaneta Hamlin (39:20) So, not always, so give me some credit there, not always. our first, so for my office, the first anniversary, you get a Marc Jacobs tope.   Kiera Dent (39:24) Yeah, yeah. Okay.   I love it. I love it. No, there is no judgments   they needed. These are the things that make offices stand out. I love it.   Zaneta Hamlin (39:37) It's the mini though. So they get,   it's the maybe, I guess it's the small. So ⁓ far I've given four of those out. But anyway, you get that in whatever color. I order them, get them in bulk during the holidays. So I have them hidden somewhere in my office. So whenever someone's anniversary is, I can get in, I know what color they want, I can ask, and then they get that for their first anniversary. Second anniversary, what I've done is, ⁓   Kiera Dent (39:51) Mm-hmm.   Zaneta Hamlin (40:06) I have, we did like the, I think it's like the Turkish towels, because again, beach, and then ⁓ city paper put my logo on it. It's in like leather or something like that on the side. ⁓ So they have that, and you know, the Turkish towels have like, it's like tied at the bottom or whatever, like the things hanging off of it. So we did that in a wine. So the wine shop that I go to, they custom made a, they, brought the towel.   Kiera Dent (40:11) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm. Yep. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   No.   Zaneta Hamlin (40:35) They put that in there with, so my team members that have gotten to their second year anniversary, they fill out a questionnaire from the wine shop that tells, ask them specifically what kind of wines they like. We put that in the box with other goodies from the wine shop. So it might be like truffle almonds or whatever that will pair well and little things based on what they like. And then that goes with it. And so that was year two.   ⁓ I'm still thinking what's gonna happen for those that make it to year three, ⁓ but it's always gonna be something different. They'll get at least something that has Cusp on it. It's just the first anniversary has the Marc Jacobs tote. And that started from like a joke that we had in the office, because people would walk around with these Marc Jacobs. And my admin at the time, Rachel, she was great before she moved. She had, and it's on social media somewhere where,   Kiera Dent (41:05) Mm-hmm.   Yeah, I love it.   Yeah   Zaneta Hamlin (41:32) She wrote on a brown paper bag, the tote, and she would walk around the office with it. And I was like, I get the hint. I get it. So that's when I bought it and I just made it a rule. Our first anniversary, that's what you get. So it's the same.   Kiera Dent (41:36) Mm-hmm.   You   It's amazing. And I love that you   think about like buying it on sale, there's different things. And then it's part of the Cusp. I love that it's called the Cusp squad. And you've got the Cusp Dental sort of like Boutique circle. So it's like you've got different names also for your groups that people want to be, which is so amazing. I have a friend and she does this in her dermatology and I didn't think about it. But she has it so exclusive that people like fly in from other places to go to her dermatology and be like, how did you get into joyful?   And she's just done a great job of branding it, of making things special, of making it to where this is only for, and I mean, I wrote so many notes because this is not my specialty. That's why I wanted you on the podcast, Anita, because I think hearing what other people do really can help us out. And like you are literally thinking in branding all day, every day, what can I do? But also doing it in such a beautiful aesthetic way as well that people want it. I mean, who doesn't want to Mark Jacobs bag that, yeah, I'm okay with it saying Cusp on it. Like I'll take that, right? ⁓   It's a beautiful thing that people do want, which is amazing. I love it. Well, Zaneta, I adore you. Any last thoughts you have, anything on branding or business ownership or anything that you feel leaving our listeners today would put a nice pretty bow on this for you today, because I've loved it. I've enjoyed all the tactical pieces, so many different fun things, like something so far from what I normally talk about that just makes me excited and psyched ready to do this. So any last things you want to add, any advice, any pieces?   to put a on our podcast today.   Zaneta Hamlin (43:19) Just make it fun, get stuff that you would use, doesn't have to be dental related. mean, ⁓ yeah, you can check in with your team too. They might have some great ideas that you can use, but yeah, just have fun with it and be obnoxious as you want to with it. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (43:40) I love it.   Amazing. Well, Zaneta, thank you. Thank you for coming on. Thank you for sharing. And I think this is just something really special about our dentist community of like people like you and Christie and Sheena and like, Jamin and all Kevin like so many cool amazing doctors that we get to hang out together. I didn't know how that community was going to shake. had visions of it becoming what it's been where you pop on your hair is always wrapped up because you're coming from patients on your computer hanging out.   Zaneta Hamlin (44:07) Yes.   Kiera Dent (44:09) And then all of a sudden I see the like eyes flash to the screen like what? And I'm supposed to do what? You guys want the what? But just like a fun community and having doctors like yourself that just bring special different ways. I think it's just amazing. So thank you for being on the Dental A Team's family. Thank you for being a part of our crew. It's just like, and thank you for sharing on the podcast today. I really appreciate you.   Zaneta Hamlin (44:30) Thank you for having me. Like, yeah, I'm glad Brandy got us to this point because, I'll definitely, I won't disappoint next month. I'll have some new ideas for you because my pin is going to be on, so you'll see that too, on my blazer.   Kiera Dent (44:41) I know you won't. Zaneta, I guarantee you. I can't wait.   I cannot wait. Yeah, you walk around with this pin. I'm telling you Zaneta dresses herself to the hilt with her brand and it's amazing. I love it every time and I never know what you're going to show up in and it's always different. You're always thinking but I also love that you highlighted because some people can go crazy and not be smart strategic business owners and you're able to do both and that's really what I wanted to highlight. So   Thank you and thank everyone. ⁓ And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

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This episode is really going to be the cat’s pajamas. Or is it pyjamas? Do cats even wear pajamas? Why would they? Why do we? Should any of us wear pajamas at all? And if we do don a pair, are they only for bed? Or should pajamas have their day in the sun? If our PJs are making a fashion statement just what exactly are they saying? We’re talking today about what we wear to bed, but who knows? Does not wearing pajamas to bed have health and other benefits once we settle in under the covers? GUESTS: Henry Alford: American humorist and journalist, author of books including I Dream of Joni: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots Clare Sauro: Director of The Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection and Assistant Professor of Design & Art History at Drexel University W. Chris Winter: Sleep specialist, neurologist and author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Produced by Debora Timms. Colin McEnroe, Betsy Kaplan, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired on April 8, 2019.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder why you wear what you wear? It might seem like a simple choice—jeans or sweats, boots or sneakers—but behind every outfit is a weird, tangled mess of history, culture, insecurity, and confidence. In this episode, you'll take a walk through some decades of fashion—from buffalo fur for survival to kids wearing pajama pants in public.We start where clothing really began: not on the catwalk, but in cold weather. You wore what you needed to stay alive. There was no "style"—just fur from the predator to throw on your back. But over time, things shifted. Clothing became about power, wealth, and status. Kings, queens, and the upper crust dressed in elaborate and uncomfortable outfits—to prove they could afford it and you couldn't.For decades, fashion stayed in its lane: suits and hats for white-collar workers, overalls and work shirts for blue-collar folks. Women's clothing followed strict, conservative rules. Then - the 1950s and 60s showed up. With the rise of TV and youth culture, fashion stopped being about rules and started being about being different.Some trends got weirder, louder, and more experimental—from Kriss Kross wearing pants backwards to Michael Jackson putting his underwear on the outside. In hindsight, it all seems ridiculous—but it made sense at the time, right?This episode digs into how we use fashion to distance ourselves from the generations before us. As a kid or teen, you could wear the wildest thing and pull it off—just because you were young. This energy is basically magic. But somewhere along the line, usually in your 30s or 40s, you stop trying so hard. You wear what feels good. You stop caring what anyone else thinks—and there's a real freedom in that.But it's not all peace and pajama pants. We talk about the insecurity of youth, the slow build of adult confidence, and the very real possibility that something you love wearing today might be laughable in ten or twenty years. And that's okay.Because fashion has never made complete sense. It's not supposed to. It's about identity, energy, self-expression—and sometimes just putting something on that makes your wife say “goddamn.” Whether it's three little buttons on a shirt or the weird flannel pants everyone's suddenly wearing to school, you wear the things that make you feel like you.So wear whatever you want and don't let anyone tell you it's not cool. You will be your biggest critic in the future anyway-Opening song “Chiptune Fighter" written by SCOREWIZARDS.All production by Cody Maxwell.Opening graphic assets by motionstate.sharkfyn.commaxwellskitchenpodcast.com

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Kasper's Daring Pajama Adventure: Locked Out in Style Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede over de brostensbelagte gader i en charmerende bydel i København.En: The sun shone over the cobblestone streets in a charming neighborhood of København.Da: Farverige huse lå side om side, og sommerblomsterne hilste de forbipasserende velkommen i al deres pragt.En: Colorful houses stood side by side, and summer flowers greeted the passersby with all their splendor.Da: Kasper, en distræt forfatter med hovedet fuld af idéer, flanerede tankefuldt hen ad vejen iført blomstret pyjamas, der slet ikke passede sammen.En: Kasper, a distracted writer with his head full of ideas, strolled thoughtfully down the street wearing a floral pajama set that didn't match at all.Da: Det var ikke hans mest stilsikre øjeblik, men han havde brug for frisk luft til at klare tankerne.En: It wasn't his most stylish moment, but he needed fresh air to clear his mind.Da: Pludselig gik det op for ham: Han havde glemt sin nøgle inde i huset.En: Suddenly it dawned on him: He had forgotten his key inside the house.Da: Han standsede brat foran sin egen hoveddør og kiggede opgivende på den lukkede indgang.En: He stopped abruptly in front of his own front door and looked hopelessly at the closed entrance.Da: Katastrofen var en realitet.En: The catastrophe was real.Da: Men Kasper, som aldrig tabte modet, besluttede sig for at besøge Freja, hans kloge og skarpsindige nabo.En: But Kasper, who never lost heart, decided to visit Freja, his wise and astute neighbor.Da: Freja boede i et hyggeligt rødt hus med en dørklokke, der sang som en glad lille fugl, når nogen ringede på.En: Freja lived in a cozy red house with a doorbell that sang like a happy little bird when someone rang it.Da: Hun åbnede døren med et bredt smil.En: She opened the door with a broad smile.Da: "Hej, Kasper," sagde hun muntert.En: "Hi, Kasper," she said cheerfully.Da: "Hvad har du rodet dig ud i nu?"En: "What have you gotten yourself into now?"Da: Kasper rømmede sig og beskrev sin fæle situation.En: Kasper cleared his throat and described his dire situation.Da: Freja fnisede, men hendes øjne strålede af hjælpsomhed.En: Freja giggled, but her eyes shone with helpfulness.Da: "Jeg har en stige, men du må love mig én ting," drillede hun.En: "I have a ladder, but you must promise me one thing," she teased.Da: "Jeg får lov at drille dig med den pyjamas resten af mit liv."En: "I get to tease you about those pajamas for the rest of my life."Da: Kasper nikkede modstræbende.En: Kasper nodded reluctantly.Da: Det var hans værste mareridt at blive alment kendt for miseren, men han indså, at han havde brug for hjælp.En: It was his worst nightmare to become commonly known for his mishap, but he realized he needed help.Da: Freja hentede stigen med lethed, og de gik sammen hen til Kaspers hus.En: Freja fetched the ladder with ease, and they walked together to Kasper's house.Da: "Skal vi vente til det bliver mørkt?"En: "Should we wait until it's dark?"Da: foreslog Kasper med et nervøst blik på de nysgerrige naboer, der allerede havde bemærket dem.En: suggested Kasper with a nervous glance at the curious neighbors who had already noticed them.Da: "Nej, jeg tror det er bedst, vi gør det nu.En: "No, I think it's best we do it now.Da: Ellers ender du med et publikum til midnatsforestillingen," svarede Freja med et grin.En: Otherwise, you'll end up with an audience for the midnight show," replied Freja with a laugh.Da: Med stigen op mod huset satte Kasper forsigtigt foden på det nederste trin.En: With the ladder up against the house, Kasper carefully placed his foot on the bottom rung.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: Nu ændrede situationen sig fra pinlig til dramatisk.En: Now the situation shifted from embarrassing to dramatic.Da: Freja holdt stigen fast og kom med opmuntrende bemærkninger, mens Kasper bevægede sig opad.En: Freja held the ladder steady and offered encouraging comments as Kasper moved upward.Da: Pludselig stoppede Kasper midtvejs, frosset af rædsel, da han så en gruppe af naboer stoppe op for at kigge på.En: Suddenly, Kasper stopped halfway, frozen in terror, as he saw a group of neighbors pause to watch.Da: Han kunne mærke farven stige op i ansigtet.En: He could feel the color rise in his face.Da: Freja rakte en hånd op og sagde roligt, "Kom nu, Kasper, du klarer den fint!En: Freja reached up a hand and said calmly, "Come on, Kasper, you're doing fine!Da: Tænk på historien, du kan skrive om det her!"En: Think of the story you can write about this!"Da: Det var præcis den inspiration han havde brug for.En: It was exactly the inspiration he needed.Da: Kasper tog en dyb vejrtrækning og kravlede videre, indtil han nåede det åbne vindue.En: Kasper took a deep breath and continued to climb until he reached the open window.Da: Med lidt akrobatik og held lykkedes det ham at smutte ind i huset.En: With a bit of acrobatics and luck, he managed to slip into the house.Da: Freja stod nedenfor og klappede i sine hænder.En: Freja stood below, clapping her hands.Da: "Bravo, Kasper!"En: "Bravo, Kasper!"Da: Kasper kiggede ud ad vinduet og vinkede klodset.En: Kasper looked out the window and waved awkwardly.Da: "Tak, Freja!En: "Thanks, Freja!Da: Jeg må huske en ekstra nøgle hos dig i fremtiden."En: I'll have to leave a spare key with you in the future."Da: Naboerne udbrød en lille klapsalve, deres nysgerrighed forvandlet til accept.En: The neighbors gave a small round of applause, their curiosity transformed into acceptance.Da: Kaspers pinlige situation blev en uventet triumf.En: Kasper's embarrassing situation became an unexpected triumph.Da: Fra den dag var Kasper aldrig mere uden en ekstra nøgle, og hans venskab med Freja blev stærkere for hver drilagtig reminder om den dag i blomstret pyjamas.En: From that day, Kasper never went without a spare key again, and his friendship with Freja grew stronger with each teasing reminder of that day in floral pajamas.Da: Han lærte ikke kun at læse sine egne historier med et strejf af humor, men også at grine lidt mere af sig selv i livets absurde øjeblikke.En: He learned not only to read his own stories with a touch of humor but also to laugh a little more at himself in life's absurd moments. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: brostensbelagtecharming: charmerendepassersby: forbipasserendesplendor: pragtdistracted: distrætstrolled: flaneredethoughtfully: tankefuldtpajama: pyjamasreluctantly: modstræbendecatastrophe: katastrofeastute: skarpsindigecozy: hyggeligtdire: fæleteased: drilledemishap: misereladder: stigeabruptly: bratcheerfully: muntretencouraging: opmuntrendefrozen: frossetterror: rædseltriumph: triumfmishap: misereacrobats: akrobatikhopelessly: opgivendenightmare: mareridtapplause: klapsalvebroad: bredtabsurd: absurdeinspiration: inspiration

Ditch the old tees and upgrade your tween's wardrobe!  The Decided Collection is a heartfelt celebration of girlhood. Years ago, two young girls played with fabrics, dreaming of one day designing their clothing line. In a moment of pure childhood conviction, they chose a name: Decided. That was the plan, and they never looked back. Years later, one of those girls—Traci Channer—had the chance to bring that dream to life. Now a mom to a young girl herself, she saw a need in the market: pajamas that felt special, thoughtful, and fun for girls and their parents.  The Decided Collection Facebook Page The Decided Collection Instagram Check out girls' tween pajamas here Mix It.  Match It. ORDER HERE _____________________________ Follow me on my Instagram or Facebook Podcast Facebook page here Check out KristiCapel.com Email: Kristicapelpodcast@gmail.com  

Special Guest: What's Been Going on - Rally, Dead Fish, Backing into Police Car, DUI-rollover Crash, Fatal Motorcycle Crash, Taco Bell AssaultQuestion from the public: The department has increased patrols in downtown Rapid City this summer in response to rising incidents and to deter crime, how has this benefited the city?Children's Question: If you could have a pajama day, what would you wear?Do you have a question? Email us! citizensarrest@homesliceaudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what really gets Pinky and Ava going? In this intimate and unfiltered episode of Pinky and Ava's Pajama Party, the duo dives deep into their turn-ons—and they're not just talking bodies. From the thrill of emotional freedom to the buzz of a partner's confidence, from shared laughter to shared lovers, they explore the layers of satisfaction that light them up. It's real, it's raw, and it's ridiculously relatable.

In this episode, The Happier Ladies catch up regarding their recent thoughts on fashion and then they read advice from listeners. Get in touch at happierladies@gmail.com Instagram @happierladies Bibs for adults Jean sweatpants Quince purse Grayson's plates One Day More from Les Mis Portland Leather Goods Happier Ladies Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, Limor and Dan dive into the reality of travel in relationships and why your first trip together might tell you everything you need to know. Whether it's a romantic getaway or a chaotic weekend flight, how people move through airports, schedules, and shared hotel bathrooms says a lot.They also explore TSA's new relaxed shoe policy, what it means for travelers, and why small updates like this can shift the entire airport experience.Then it's onto the office—literally. As more companies push for in-person work, the question of what to wear has gotten blurry. From pajama-adjacent outfits to Gen Z fashion freedom, Limor and Dan share why it might be time for a fresh set of rules around workwear—without going full corporate cosplay.In this episode:Why your first trip together might be a make-or-break momentThe TSA's surprising new shoe rule (and how it changes travel)Navigating the blurry line between business casual and too casualHow remote work shifted expectations—for all generationsWhat it takes to reset norms with a little grace and a lot of styleIf you're trying to make sense of modern work, love, and travel—you're not alone.Follow @ThisRomComLife on Instagram for behind-the-scenes, updates, and more real-life rom-com moments. modern relationship communication podcasthow men and women connect differentlycommunication advice for couplesLimor and Dan relationship expertsemotional connection in datingreal marriage communication toolswhy texting ruins relationshipshow to rebuild intimacyexpert relationship podcastcommunication in long-term relationshipsThis RomCom Life podcastmarriage podcast 2025

In a world that rewards hustle and glorifies burnout, what your soul is really craving… is a pause. In this cozy episode of Psychically Speaking, Lisa Ann hands you a permission slip to rest—with fuzzy socks, hot tea, and zero guilt. We explore the power of the pajama day as sacred soul-care and how real grounding looks different for every personality. Whether you're a high-energy doer, a sensitive empath, or a creative spirit, you'll discover how to ground in a way that actually works for you.Plus, learn how Aura Photography reveals your energetic state—and what it says about the way you're trying to recharge.#PsychicallySpeakingwithLisaAnn #PajamaDayVibes #GroundYourEnergy #EmpathLife #AuraPhotography #EnergyHealing #SacredRest #SoulCareSunday #SpiritquestNC #RestIsProductive #GroundingTips #PermissionToPause

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Tomi Lahren can't suppress her laughter as South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace begs for the internet's attention by showing up to a crucial vote in her pajamas. Will Witt joins to pile on the unserious congresswoman and Tomi crowns her Losers Of The Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleepover is pure Y2K chaos, and the No More Late Fees crew is here for all of it! This week, Danielle celebrates her birthday by dragging Jackie (a Sleepover newbie!) through the glittery madness of the 2004 teen comedy Sleepover—complete with bedazzled thongs, illegal scavenger hunts, and more plot holes than a pair of low-rise jeans. Joined by actress and nostalgia queen Gabi Whiting, the trio hilariously dissects a film that asks the age-old question: what happens when you mix underage driving, Steve Carell in a security uniform, and a quest for the “cool table”? Spoiler: absolutely unhinged fun.From bizarre casting what-ifs (Jim Carrey as a rent-a-cop?) to a deep dive into early 2000s fashion, teen movie tropes, and those oh-so-cringe adult-student dynamics, this episode is a glitter-filled fever dream you didn't know you needed. Come for the cult classic chaos, stay for the sharp commentary, retro vibes, and Danielle's unapologetic love for a movie that made exactly zero sense—and that's exactly why we love it. Pajamas on, thongs bedazzled, and hit play—because this sleepover's just getting started.·Season 5 Episode 12-—No More Late Fees ⁠https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com⁠909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERing⁠⁠myconquering.com⁠⁠10% Off Code: JACKIE10—Gabi WhitingInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gabiwhiting/?hl=enTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@gabiwhiting?lang=enYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKTGdNmHflAIPDkvmAJtJrgFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/gabiwhitingg/—

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On this episode, Melissa Joulwan, author and co-host of the podcast Strong Sense of Place, discusses the way her personal reading life and work for the show overlap. We talk about her deep and varied book preferences, our shared love for diving deep into a backlist, and you get to hear the fabulous way she describes the books she loves.   Strong Sense of Place website https://strongsenseofplace.com For the podcast, extensive show notes, book lists, and travel tips and photos.    For people new to the show, this is a good place to start: https://strongsenseofplace.com/welcome   Substack https://strongsenseofplace.substack.com/ Free newsletter with photos and book recommendations, behind-the-scenes stories, secret recipes, inspiring ideas, and (sometimes) silly stuff.   Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby  The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark Skeleton Crew by Stephen King   Books Highlighted by Melissa: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte A Room with a View by E.M. Forester The Inn at Lake Divine by Elinor Lipman   Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery  Circe by Madeline Miller  Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia  Less by Andrew Sean Greer The Trick by Emanuel Bergman Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory  A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles  Odds Against by Dick Francis Dietland by Sarai Walker Piglet by Lottie Hazell The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson    All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: Well Fed Weeknights by Melissa Joulwan  Rollergirl by Melissa Joulwan  The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva  This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart  Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver  The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde  The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell  What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia  Carmilla by Joseph Sherican Le Fanu Hungerstone by Kat Dunn  The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller  Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel  The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova  The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon  A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn  A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley  The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley  The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley  2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino  Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino  The Way Men Act by Elinor Lipman  Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel  The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller  Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia  Less is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer  My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh 

This week, I'm dipping a toe into the “We Do Not Care Club”: that viral TikTok trend where women declare all the things they're done pretending to care about. Pajamas at school pickup? Don't care. Other moms in full glam? Kinda still care. I get into the messy middle of self-acceptance, public perception, and why it's okay to be both confident and insecure. Plus, some thoughts on Pride Month's emotional impact.

It's time to clear the air, and maybe burst a few egos along the way! In this episode Pinky & Ava get real about one of the most frustrating misconceptions in the non-monogamous world — that being open means being easy......Spoiler alert: We Don't "F@(k" Everybody!!! The ladies share some cringe-worthy, hilarious, and downright annoying stories of people who thought “non-monogamous” was code for “no standards.” From awkward assumptions to bold propositions, they set the record straight on what it really means to be selective — even when you live life outside the lines. If you've ever been misunderstood in your open relationships — or just want to hear some entertaining tea — cozy up and press play. Pajamas optional… standards required.

Oh you know, just your typical episode where we complain about man child problems like the insane heat, transformers and why leather face cant fit properly in his tiny plastic chair. Also mentioned, zombie toys, lots of texas chainsaw massacre talk, and batman cereals.

You can watch this episode on YouTube! We are jumping back into the quarantine zone to go even deeper on our thoughts of 28 Years Later. This time, we invite the X-Ray Vision “Scream Queens” Joelle & Carmen to share their thoughts on the movie, and we end with a quick ranking of everyone’s favorite horror sequels! Yes, Carmen is still in her Pajamas at 1 pm on a Friday! Don’t worry about it! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Turn up the volume and amp up your mascara, Fashion Besties. Holly shares her Top Date Night Outfits—her curated hot list to help you feel like the ultimate fashion rock star next time you are out on the town.    HOT TIPS: Get all the styles mentioned on Holly's curated Pinterest Board for this week's episode. AND don't forget to watch her in action on our YouTube channel!    Whether you're single and swiping, married for decades, or just heading out for a girls' night, your outfit matters. How you feel about what you're wearing could make or break your evening. And when you look and feel great, you never know WHO you're gonna meet. #justsayin Holly breaks down everything you need to feel confident, stylish, and fully dressed for whatever your definition of "date night" calls for. Planning your next night out with a killer outfit doesn't have to be hard or stressful if you take some of our outfit inspo to heart. And? Maybe a little help for your fashionably challenged partner, too. This is your invitation to show up for yourself and vibe at the highest level for your next fab date night out. Listen and share, like, now—because everyone is waiting to shower you with compliments!    Date Night Style Guide with Holly 1. Date Night Dresses • Opt for nighttime fabrics like silk or satin—save cotton minis for brunch. • Think strapless or halter styles, especially in luxe fabrics. • Pro Tip: If you can wear it with sneakers, it's probably not right for night. #lovethis   • Styling Tips: o Add a wide belt or cowboy boots to change the vibe or make it more casual o Toss a sweater over your shoulders if you're not loving your arms—it brings focus to your face. #whoknew   2. The Jumpsuit • Sleek, tailored, and perfect for evenings out. • Search for silky or structured fabrics for added glam. • Accessorize to elevate the look with great shoes and a statement bag. • Reminder: Jumpsuits = pants. Rompers = shorts.   3. Matching Sets / Co-Ord Sets • Top and pants, top and skirt, or shorts in the same fabric/print. • Great for an easy yet elevated look. •  Pajama-style sets are in—but must be dressed up and accessorized!   4. Outfit Enhancers: Individual Pieces to Build Around • Lightweight summer sweaters: Wear alone or with statement jewelry. • Maxi skirts: Universally flattering—just get the length right. • Summer blazers + shorts: Try silky shorts (like Amiri) with a well-fitted blazer and heels. • Nautical jewelry: Shells, starfish, sand dollars—yes, they're back!   Dress Like the Power Couple You Are: BECAUSE YOU ARE Tough Love PSA: If your partner doesn't match your style game, let's level them up. Ya'll gotta match. And if your husband's khakis are older than your last car, it's time. Holly is here for the wardrobe rescue mission, one fashion crime at a time. Episode 253 is available now wherever you get your podcasts—and now on YouTube! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our Podcast wherever you listen, and check out Holly's curated Pinterest board for this episode's full fashion inspo. Because looking fabulous isn't just for special occasions—it's for every single day. Every day is your runway!

Hi This is Brad Weisman - Click Here to Send Me a Text MessageSamantha Gold shares the extraordinary story of Motette, her bamboo pajama brand that's exploded in popularity just two months after launch. She reveals how she's leveraged a community of 2,000 moms to co-create products while implementing a DIY PR strategy that's landed major media features.• Using bamboo fabric for pajamas because it's sustainable and great for sensitive skin• Creating tag-free labels that are heat-pressed to accommodate children with sensory issues• Building an "inner mom circle" of 2,000 mothers who provide real-time feedback on products• Implementing a DIY PR strategy that involves pitching 50-100 media contacts daily• Growing without outside funding to maintain complete creative control• Expanding into wholesale with six boutique partnerships secured in just one week• Planning celebrity/influencer collaborations and expanding size ranges• Using ChatGPT to name the brand after trademark issues with her first choice• Moving to Australia with her family which created the opportunity to start her own business• Her background in tech sales providing the skills needed for entrepreneurial successIf you're interested in joining Samantha's inner mom circle, send a DM to @ShopMotette on Instagram. Entrepreneurs interested in one-on-one consulting can reach Samantha at @TheSamanthaGold.#shopmotette #samanthagold #bradweisman #tbws #bamboopajamas  ---Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman!

Today, Chelsea has special guest Gibson Johns from Gabbing With Gib on the podcast to catch up on all sorts of Bravo news! First, they share what they are most excited for in the reality TV world right now (02:08) and who they think would benefit from a hiatus (05:20). They break down the Season 4 ‘Traitors' cast, including five housewives and one Donna Kelce (13:54). They congratulate Kristen Doute on her baby (24:06), and they celebrate the renewal of ‘Watch What Happens Live' and discuss what that means for Andy Cohen (27:53). Next, they talk about Paige DeSorbo's pajama launch, Daphne, and they address some of the downfalls of the launch (34:08). Finally, they play the segment Stand by Your Man and reminisce on all of the housewives who have stayed with their husbands after a scandal (40:27). Host: Chelsea Stark-Jones Guest: Gibson Johns Producer: Olivia Crerie Production Supervision: Devon Baroldi Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What'd you like? Send us a text.This week, the conversation is about drug dens, how there used to be stereos, welding, shop class mishaps, Ferris Bueller and the joys of southern Illinois. Then: sketches about a sale on matzas and the Shroud of Turin. Pajamas. Well-read mountain folk. And a song about water.

This week, we're diving headfirst into the Travis Kelce x Taylor Swift summer takeover—are we still obsessed or starting to feel the cringe?

 If you thought lobster rolls were just food, think again. They're fashion now, too! On The Debbie Nigro Show, Debbie caught up with her “sister from another mother,” Andrea Anthony — the iconic entrepreneur behind Lunch Lobster Roll in Amagansett and Southampton — to talk lobster love, restaurant buzz, and lobster pajamas (yes, really). I try and track the latest trends and surprisingly discovered ‘Lobster Fashion' was trending? Wow, I was seriously behind the lobster claw curve on this one! Then I searched online to see what I could find out and came upon endless items of clothing bearing ‘Lobsters'! Sweaters, purses and pajamas to name a few. I was talking about the trend on my radio show and mentioned I should probably check in with my lobster business gal pal and see what's up. So, after the show I texted Andrea Anthony and asked her if her ears were ringing, and she texted me back a photo of her Lobster Pajamas! I cracked up and had to know more and invited Andrea to pop by my radio show. It all started Andrea said, when the upscale kids' clothing brand Pink Chicken approached her with a fun idea: co-branded lobster pajamas using her famous restaurant's logo. The limited-edition $65 sets sold out. Sensing these comfy lobster pajamas had legs at a more affordable price for more people Andrea partnered with TJ Maxx for them to be sold at stores across the country. The only problem? Andrea has no idea where they ended up!  “People keep asking me where to buy them and I'm like... I have no idea! So I thought—why not turn it into a lobster pajama hunt?” Now it's a full-blown scavenger hunt with a tasty prize. First 5 people who find her lobster roll pajamas at TJ Maxx and report back to her on either her Instagram or Facebook win gift cards to Lunch Lobster Roll. (BTW Andrea monitors every single social comment herself and responds - and she's been doing that personally forever)   But Andrea isn't just about fun and fluff. She's a master of smart brand partnerships!   Big Bites of News from Andrea Anthony and ‘LUNCH Lobster Roll'!   Chopt Collaboration: Her famous lobster salad is now in select Chopt locations, including Penn Station and the Upper East Side, in a special summer salad collab featuring their ginger sesame and creamy Caesar dressings.   Hamptons Happy Meal at American Cut: Get 2 lobster rolls, truffle fries or Caesar salad, and a martini for just $28 from 5–7 PM. The full crew is even doing a ticketed steak + lobster dinner at Andrea's Southampton location July 18–19.   Lobster Roll Sliders: For the budget-conscious, Lunch Lobster Roll offers two sliders, fries, slaw, and a drink for just $22–$23 — the best deal in the Hamptons!   Andrea is genuinely one of the warmest coolest gals I've ever met. Great woman and brilliant businesswoman. I love her!  Enjoy this fun podcast of the live conversation with Andrea Anthony on The Debbie Nigro Show. Now let's all try and help her find her Lobster Pajamas at some TJ Maxx. Ha! 

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, June 9th, 2025: Subject - "Why Do They Have Matching Pajamas?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, actor, singer and explorer of the Land of Darkness, Allie_Bo_Balli! The game she is talking about today is Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside by Humongous Entertainment. You can also find her work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

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Jon and Kurt wonder at the pervasive use of animal idioms in everyday conversation. Why do we call someone a Black Sheep? Or accuse someone of crying Crocodile Tears? What is a Paper Tiger and who famously made it into an insult to his enemies? Get the Albatross From Around Your Neck or the Monkey Off Your Back and have a listen. This episode is The Cat's Pajamas.

Matt discusses Good Old Folk Songs with PJ Pajamas. 

A young mother senses a blanket of grief the moment she tours her future home—but chalks it up to nerves until toys play themselves and a little girl in a teddy-bear nightgown strolls past the bathroom door. Each sighting feels solid and human—until the child's face reveals hollow eyes, her voice calls “Mommy” in tones no daughter owns, and a jet-black silhouette replaces her altogether. Did sharing the story trigger the transformation, or was something darker there all along? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show at http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ or call 1-855-853-4802! Want AD-FREE & ADVANCE RELEASE EPISODES? Become a Premium Subscriber Through Apple Podcasts now!!! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online/id880791662?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1 Or Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Or Our Website: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 

Ben Niespodziany joins joe to talk about organizing your work, surprising yourself with your work, his new press, and so much more.Contact for Ben NiespodzianyBskyWebsitePizama PressContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

This week on Wine About It:Maya and QT invite The Yard over for a pajama party.There's discharge, tampon confusion, and a crash course in speculums.Slime gets distracted by his own hole, and Ludwig... may have pooped himself. ✨ Bonus Content: https://patreon.com/wineaboutit

Ever wondered what 40 years of real estate wisdom sounds like? Leigh sits down with her real estate “mama,” Connie M. Corey, for a masterclass on how to build trust, keep clients for generations and survive everything from busted floor joists to government boards. Just when you think it's all business, wait for the story that ends with matching pajamas, water slides, and one unforgettable Christmas tradition!   Key takeaways to listen for How a law enforcement career and a casual open house launched Connie's path in real estate Why some tenants choose to rent for life and what great landlords understand How relationships built a 3-generation client base What Connie's 8-year board service taught her about inspections The #1 tip Connie gives new REALTORS®   About Connie M. CoreyConnie M. Corey is a respected, award-winning real estate professional with decades of experience and deep roots in North Carolina's real estate community. A consistent Multi-Million Dollar Producer, she is a proud member of the Greenville-Pitt Association of REALTORS®, North Carolina Association of REALTORS®, and National Association of REALTORS®.   Connect with Connie Email: connie@greenvillenc.com Facebook: Connie M. Corey Instagram: @conniecorey01 Phone number: 252-341-9969   Connect with LeighPlease subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.   Sponsors "You Ask. Leigh Answers." Your Affordable Coaching ProgramHey there, real estate pros! Are you ready for some more Leigh Brown wisdom in your life? Then don't miss out on my brand-new program, "You Ask. Leigh Answers." It's your exclusive gateway to the insights and advice you need to supercharge your real estate business. With "You Ask. Leigh Answers." you get Direct Access to Leigh Brown, directly! Expert Coaching, Community Connection, and Extensive Resources. Whether listening to this on the go or watching at home, sign up today at Answers.RealEstate and take your business to the next level. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!  

Len Testa and Jim Hill dive deep into the infamous debut of Light Magic, Disneyland's ill-fated replacement for the Main Street Electrical Parade. What was promised as a “street-tacular” became a technical and creative misfire that left tens of thousands of annual passholders asking for refunds - and left behind glitter that haunted ride systems for months. The Unraveling of Light Magic – A show so complex it couldn't complete a dress rehearsal before its paid debut Pixies, Pajamas, and Panic – Why cast members wore half-masks, threw conductive Mylar into the crowd, and unintentionally triggered attraction breakdowns across the park Mass Refunds and Retail Regret – The merch worked better than the parade, and fans weren't quiet about it Disneyland's Damage Control – How marketing spin, rewrites, and show tweaks couldn't save it Legacy of the Street-Tacular – From shelved alien parades to Tinkerbell merchandising, what came out of this high-profile flameout It's a hilarious, jaw-dropping look at one of Disney's most legendary live entertainment flops—where the only thing that worked on opening night was the jacket. SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill dive deep into the infamous debut of Light Magic, Disneyland's ill-fated replacement for the Main Street Electrical Parade. What was promised as a “street-tacular” became a technical and creative misfire that left tens of thousands of annual passholders asking for refunds - and left behind glitter that haunted ride systems for months. The Unraveling of Light Magic – A show so complex it couldn't complete a dress rehearsal before its paid debut Pixies, Pajamas, and Panic – Why cast members wore half-masks, threw conductive Mylar into the crowd, and unintentionally triggered attraction breakdowns across the park Mass Refunds and Retail Regret – The merch worked better than the parade, and fans weren't quiet about it Disneyland's Damage Control – How marketing spin, rewrites, and show tweaks couldn't save it Legacy of the Street-Tacular – From shelved alien parades to Tinkerbell merchandising, what came out of this high-profile flameout It's a hilarious, jaw-dropping look at one of Disney's most legendary live entertainment flops—where the only thing that worked on opening night was the jacket. SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Alright, so this is going to descend into hell very quickly," remarks Christi as the inevitable confrontation between the moms and the Select team comes to fruition on the second half of "Double the Moms, Double the Trouble". The teams arrive at Sheer Talent and Abby's differing treatment of the two teams becomes more visually apparent as the girls receive their costumes. The Select team is blessed with intricate outfits while, as Holly puts it, the Elite team got stuck with $10 pajamas. But Abby continues to downplay and excuse the circumstances, though is more than happy to celebrate the Elite team playing second fiddle to her new dancers as the Select team takes first.The moms are content to say congratulations and walk away, but Production is not content to let our moms off the hook (not so long as there is drama to be had). The new moms attempts to stir the pot even manage to set Holly off, which the edit manages to frame as Holly getting mad at Maddie somehow! It's a rough episode as always, but we have a lot more behind the scenes facts that should shed some light on how rough it really was.Quotes“I still can't get over that I got arrested for what I did and they didn't" (07:18-7:24 | Kelly)“Why did people get mad at you for that? Who f*****g knows Kell, I get in trouble for everything.” (09:54-09:57 | Christi & Kelly)“I'm sitting there thinking Abby would rather have her on the team than me? Was I that bad!?" (24:46-26:53 | Kelly)“" (1:08:53-1:08:59 | Christi)LinksSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50aSBAYXH_9yU2YkKyXZ0w Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/backtothebarreThank you to Ashley Jana for allowing us to use Electricity!! Follow her on IG HERE: https://instagram.com/ashleyjanamusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Download Electricity HERE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/electricity/1497482509?i=1497482510Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiakFollow Kelly on IG: www.instagram.com/kellylhyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.