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Dolly Parton's story is a masterclass in turning humble beginnings into a massive brand without losing touch with where you came from. And given today's heartbreaking news, it's worth noting that Dolly Parton died today, August 25, 2026, at age 80, according to her family and major news organizations. A quick remembrance of Dolly. May she RIP.A beautiful tribute from her website here: https://www.dollyparton.comAlso mentioned: Jeff Bezos donated $100 million to Dolly Parton in November 2022 through the Bezos Courage and Civility Award. - Forbes and GeekWireIf you're a member, use the private RSS feed link you received when you signed up for the $2/month membership. Paste it into your favorite podcast app (or use the one-click app links in your welcome email) to access all your members-only episodes.All the Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect$2/month membership and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/supportOur Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28E9USH21CBC1?ref_=wl_shareBuy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814

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Dave mentioned on the podcast a year ago how great it would be if you could instruct Siri to take a picture. Guess what you can do with iOS 27 Beta? You got it! It's getting close to the introduction of Apple's first foldable iPhone. This will be John Ternus' first introduction and keynote as Apple's CEO. This is definitely going to be interesting to watch. Brought to you by: CleanMyMac: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE Show Notes: Siri can take a picture Getting close to the new foldable iPhone rollout Joanna Stern on foldables Apple Plans iPhone-to-Windows Copy and Paste in EU After Microsoft Request Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first‑ever broadcast in Apple Immersive Shows and movies we're watching Dutton Ranch, Paramount+ Spider-Man: Brand New Day Decades in Sports, CNN

We said they were books from the last ten years but what we meant was books we've read in the last ten years.Subscribe to our bonus feed  for deep dives and more pop culture news. You can access the bonus episodes on any platform!Go to our subscription  on Spotify: Choose your plan and complete your subscription.Once you're subscribed, Spotify will send you an email containing your unique RSS feed link.This is a private link just for you — don't share it, or you might lose access. (If you've already done this, the link will be in the email you were sent right after subscribing)Once you've got your RSS link, here's how to add it to platforms outside of Spotify:Apple PodcastsOpen the app → Go to Library → Tap Edit → Add a Show by URLPaste your RSS link → Tap FollowOvercastTap “+” → Add URL → Paste your link → Tap DonePocket CastsTap Discover → Search by RSS link → Paste your linkPodcast Addict (Android)Tap “+” → RSS feed → Paste your link → Tap AddCastroTap “+” → Add Podcast via URL → Paste the link

Shocktober threatens to break the bounds of the fall, with this unexpected incursion into August. This aggression will not stand! Watch yourself, Shocktober! Anyway, on this episode we discuss The Mummy. The one with Brendan Fraser? No. The one with Tom Cruise? No. The one with Boris Karloff? No, silly, LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY. He wrote his name on it with Sharpie before putting it in the fridge! Tickets for FLOP TV SEASON FOUR are now live! Go pick up a pass for individual episodes or the whole dang season! And if you live in the Louisville area and want to see us live NOT through your computer screen, come to our show at Whirling Tiger in September! Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Paste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) to have new episodes of The Flop House delivered to you directly, as they're released. Wikipedia page for Lee Cronin's The Mummy Recommended in this episode: Dan: Stalker (1979), A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969) Stu: Kill (2023) Elliott: The Secret Agent (2025) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop

The Holy Spirit #6: This message emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, specifically distinguishing between the initial experience of being born again and the subsequent baptism of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from John 7:37-38, I explain that for those who "thirst" and believe, "rivers of living water" will flow from within them, representing the Holy Spirit's presence. I describe this baptism as being totally immersed or "overwhelmed" by the Holy Spirit, much like a glass of water being dropped into a full pitcher. The primary purpose of this immersion is to receive "dunamis" power, as promised in Acts 1:8, which provides believers with the ability, strength and authority to be witnesses and provide evidence of Christ's resurrection life to the world. A central theme of the teaching is the renewing of the mind and the restoration of the "whole man" -- spirit, soul and body [1Thessalonians 5:23]. As the Holy Spirit takes control, a believer's mind is transformed to align with the "logos" or the Word of God, replacing the traditions of man and "stinky thinking" with divine love and boldness. I highlight that speaking in tongues is a consistent Biblical evidence of being filled with the Spirit, citing examples from the Day of Pentecost [Acts 2:1-4], the believers of Samaria [Acts 8:14-17], the Gentiles [Acts 10:44-48], and the disciples at Ephesus [Acts 19:1-6]. Ultimately, this messages encourages believers to seek a second work of grace beyond salvation to operate in Spiritual gifts, such as healing  and prophecy, while walking in unity and love. Join me as we delve into these Scriptures and more to experience God's presence in a more powerful way. Selah? [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #111 Holy Spirit #6 from Abounding Love Ministries" ]. www.aboundinglove.org

Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about the Office 2021 EOL and how that never happens with their software Microsoft earnings Microsoft earnings up 18 percent to $90 billion Analysis: Microsoft finds a new way to not account for AI costs Windows Pavan Davuluri says he's "energized" about what's happening to Windows in 2026. OK. But what's really happened so far? When will the biggest changes land? And when, if ever, will you address the real enshittification in Windows 11? Windows Insider Program: Five new builds - New Taskbar comes to Beta channel This leads to questions of timing, and here, WIP is not all that transparent still Another antitrust win: Apple to allow Copy and Paste between Windows and iPhone AMD revenues up 50 percent to $11.5 billion, but it's all AI datacenter Amazon: up 20 percent to $200 billion Apple: up 16 percent to $109 billion AI Satya Nadella mentions AI super app again, not clear why anyone cares about this Proton Lumo can do data visualization now Xbox and gaming Asha Sharma details the priorities for XBOX in the next year and number 5 will shock you XBOX console prices going up in the EU and UK Thanks, Caption Obvious: Yes, Backward Compatibility on PC will support Xbox 360 games too XBOX plans new FanFest tour dates - there's SO much to celebrate! Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge for new Game Pass titles in August XBOX Insiders is testing new console features XBOX app comes to Hisense and VIDDA TVs EA goes private for $55 billion in cash, but also some debt Sony has sold 95.3 million PS5s Sony responds to concerns about no more discs (with "pffffftttt") Tips and picks Tip of the week: It's done! App pick of the week: LibreOffice RunAs Radio this week: Ransomware Readiness with Heather Renze Brown liquor pick of the week: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: cirasync.com/Windows threatlocker.com/twit

Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about the Office 2021 EOL and how that never happens with their software Microsoft earnings Microsoft earnings up 18 percent to $90 billion Analysis: Microsoft finds a new way to not account for AI costs Windows Pavan Davuluri says he's "energized" about what's happening to Windows in 2026. OK. But what's really happened so far? When will the biggest changes land? And when, if ever, will you address the real enshittification in Windows 11? Windows Insider Program: Five new builds - New Taskbar comes to Beta channel This leads to questions of timing, and here, WIP is not all that transparent still Another antitrust win: Apple to allow Copy and Paste between Windows and iPhone AMD revenues up 50 percent to $11.5 billion, but it's all AI datacenter Amazon: up 20 percent to $200 billion Apple: up 16 percent to $109 billion AI Satya Nadella mentions AI super app again, not clear why anyone cares about this Proton Lumo can do data visualization now Xbox and gaming Asha Sharma details the priorities for XBOX in the next year and number 5 will shock you XBOX console prices going up in the EU and UK Thanks, Caption Obvious: Yes, Backward Compatibility on PC will support Xbox 360 games too XBOX plans new FanFest tour dates - there's SO much to celebrate! Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge for new Game Pass titles in August XBOX Insiders is testing new console features XBOX app comes to Hisense and VIDDA TVs EA goes private for $55 billion in cash, but also some debt Sony has sold 95.3 million PS5s Sony responds to concerns about no more discs (with "pffffftttt") Tips and picks Tip of the week: It's done! App pick of the week: LibreOffice RunAs Radio this week: Ransomware Readiness with Heather Renze Brown liquor pick of the week: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: cirasync.com/Windows threatlocker.com/twit

How often do you watch someone share their morning routine, workout plan, or what I eat in a day videos and think, maybe I should just do what they're doing?    This week, I talk about why copying someone else's routine rarely works the way we hope. Join me today to learn why someone else's healthy habits may not translate to your life, how to focus on the principles behind the routines you admire, and why building your own approach is what creates lasting change. We'll explore how to stop chasing the perfect routine, understand what actually drives your choices, and create habits that fit your life instead of trying to force yourself into someone else's.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/215       Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/carriehollandmd https://www.instagram.com/carriehollandmd/

Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about the Office 2021 EOL and how that never happens with their software Microsoft earnings Microsoft earnings up 18 percent to $90 billion Analysis: Microsoft finds a new way to not account for AI costs Windows Pavan Davuluri says he's "energized" about what's happening to Windows in 2026. OK. But what's really happened so far? When will the biggest changes land? And when, if ever, will you address the real enshittification in Windows 11? Windows Insider Program: Five new builds - New Taskbar comes to Beta channel This leads to questions of timing, and here, WIP is not all that transparent still Another antitrust win: Apple to allow Copy and Paste between Windows and iPhone AMD revenues up 50 percent to $11.5 billion, but it's all AI datacenter Amazon: up 20 percent to $200 billion Apple: up 16 percent to $109 billion AI Satya Nadella mentions AI super app again, not clear why anyone cares about this Proton Lumo can do data visualization now Xbox and gaming Asha Sharma details the priorities for XBOX in the next year and number 5 will shock you XBOX console prices going up in the EU and UK Thanks, Caption Obvious: Yes, Backward Compatibility on PC will support Xbox 360 games too XBOX plans new FanFest tour dates - there's SO much to celebrate! Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge for new Game Pass titles in August XBOX Insiders is testing new console features XBOX app comes to Hisense and VIDDA TVs EA goes private for $55 billion in cash, but also some debt Sony has sold 95.3 million PS5s Sony responds to concerns about no more discs (with "pffffftttt") Tips and picks Tip of the week: It's done! App pick of the week: LibreOffice RunAs Radio this week: Ransomware Readiness with Heather Renze Brown liquor pick of the week: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: cirasync.com/Windows threatlocker.com/twit

Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about the Office 2021 EOL and how that never happens with their software Microsoft earnings Microsoft earnings up 18 percent to $90 billion Analysis: Microsoft finds a new way to not account for AI costs Windows Pavan Davuluri says he's "energized" about what's happening to Windows in 2026. OK. But what's really happened so far? When will the biggest changes land? And when, if ever, will you address the real enshittification in Windows 11? Windows Insider Program: Five new builds - New Taskbar comes to Beta channel This leads to questions of timing, and here, WIP is not all that transparent still Another antitrust win: Apple to allow Copy and Paste between Windows and iPhone AMD revenues up 50 percent to $11.5 billion, but it's all AI datacenter Amazon: up 20 percent to $200 billion Apple: up 16 percent to $109 billion AI Satya Nadella mentions AI super app again, not clear why anyone cares about this Proton Lumo can do data visualization now Xbox and gaming Asha Sharma details the priorities for XBOX in the next year and number 5 will shock you XBOX console prices going up in the EU and UK Thanks, Caption Obvious: Yes, Backward Compatibility on PC will support Xbox 360 games too XBOX plans new FanFest tour dates - there's SO much to celebrate! Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge for new Game Pass titles in August XBOX Insiders is testing new console features XBOX app comes to Hisense and VIDDA TVs EA goes private for $55 billion in cash, but also some debt Sony has sold 95.3 million PS5s Sony responds to concerns about no more discs (with "pffffftttt") Tips and picks Tip of the week: It's done! App pick of the week: LibreOffice RunAs Radio this week: Ransomware Readiness with Heather Renze Brown liquor pick of the week: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: cirasync.com/Windows threatlocker.com/twit

Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about the Office 2021 EOL and how that never happens with their software Microsoft earnings Microsoft earnings up 18 percent to $90 billion Analysis: Microsoft finds a new way to not account for AI costs Windows Pavan Davuluri says he's "energized" about what's happening to Windows in 2026. OK. But what's really happened so far? When will the biggest changes land? And when, if ever, will you address the real enshittification in Windows 11? Windows Insider Program: Five new builds - New Taskbar comes to Beta channel This leads to questions of timing, and here, WIP is not all that transparent still Another antitrust win: Apple to allow Copy and Paste between Windows and iPhone AMD revenues up 50 percent to $11.5 billion, but it's all AI datacenter Amazon: up 20 percent to $200 billion Apple: up 16 percent to $109 billion AI Satya Nadella mentions AI super app again, not clear why anyone cares about this Proton Lumo can do data visualization now Xbox and gaming Asha Sharma details the priorities for XBOX in the next year and number 5 will shock you XBOX console prices going up in the EU and UK Thanks, Caption Obvious: Yes, Backward Compatibility on PC will support Xbox 360 games too XBOX plans new FanFest tour dates - there's SO much to celebrate! Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge for new Game Pass titles in August XBOX Insiders is testing new console features XBOX app comes to Hisense and VIDDA TVs EA goes private for $55 billion in cash, but also some debt Sony has sold 95.3 million PS5s Sony responds to concerns about no more discs (with "pffffftttt") Tips and picks Tip of the week: It's done! App pick of the week: LibreOffice RunAs Radio this week: Ransomware Readiness with Heather Renze Brown liquor pick of the week: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: cirasync.com/Windows threatlocker.com/twit

Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about the Office 2021 EOL and how that never happens with their software Microsoft earnings Microsoft earnings up 18 percent to $90 billion Analysis: Microsoft finds a new way to not account for AI costs Windows Pavan Davuluri says he's "energized" about what's happening to Windows in 2026. OK. But what's really happened so far? When will the biggest changes land? And when, if ever, will you address the real enshittification in Windows 11? Windows Insider Program: Five new builds - New Taskbar comes to Beta channel This leads to questions of timing, and here, WIP is not all that transparent still Another antitrust win: Apple to allow Copy and Paste between Windows and iPhone AMD revenues up 50 percent to $11.5 billion, but it's all AI datacenter Amazon: up 20 percent to $200 billion Apple: up 16 percent to $109 billion AI Satya Nadella mentions AI super app again, not clear why anyone cares about this Proton Lumo can do data visualization now Xbox and gaming Asha Sharma details the priorities for XBOX in the next year and number 5 will shock you XBOX console prices going up in the EU and UK Thanks, Caption Obvious: Yes, Backward Compatibility on PC will support Xbox 360 games too XBOX plans new FanFest tour dates - there's SO much to celebrate! Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge for new Game Pass titles in August XBOX Insiders is testing new console features XBOX app comes to Hisense and VIDDA TVs EA goes private for $55 billion in cash, but also some debt Sony has sold 95.3 million PS5s Sony responds to concerns about no more discs (with "pffffftttt") Tips and picks Tip of the week: It's done! App pick of the week: LibreOffice RunAs Radio this week: Ransomware Readiness with Heather Renze Brown liquor pick of the week: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: cirasync.com/Windows threatlocker.com/twit

fWotD Episode 3379: Yeah Yeah Yeahs (EP) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Wednesday, 5 August 2026, is Yeah Yeah Yeahs (EP).Yeah Yeah Yeahs is the debut extended play (EP) by the American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. It was self-released on July 9, 2001, and reissued in 2002 by Wichita in the United Kingdom and Touch and Go in the United States. It was recorded as a demo over two days in early 2001 with producer Jerry Teel, and developed into their debut EP to land more shows. Yeah Yeah Yeahs features the band's early garage rock and art punk influences, and lead singer and lyricist Karen O's themes of romance and sex.Yeah Yeah Yeahs topped the UK Indie Chart and had sold over 71,000 copies by the end of the decade. It was praised by critics for its unique sound and Karen O's performances, and named among the best releases of 2002 by The New York Times and NME. In 2024, Paste placed it among the 100 greatest EPs of all time.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:39 UTC on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Yeah Yeah Yeahs (EP) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

Traffic Forge AI – https://www.marketingsharks.com/traffic-forge-ai-generate-a-complete-traffic-campaign/Traffic Forge AI – Generate A Complete Traffic Campaign – Paste Any Offer URL And Instantly Generate A Complete Traffic Campaign Turn any offer, product, URL, keyword, article, business, or idea into ready-to-use traffic assets for X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, email, video hooks, viral hooks, and CTAs. No blank page No manual content writing No complicated prompting No hiring copywritersThis software helps buyers build promotional campaign assets in just a few minutes. Users simply paste an offer URL or keyword into the dashboard.Instantly, it generates social posts, email swipes, and video hooks. It eliminates the blank page problem completely.TrafficForge AI is a brand-new AI-powered campaign builder that helps users turn any offer, product idea, affiliate promotion, keyword, URL, article, or business into a complete set of ready-to-use promotional traffic assets in minutes.The demo is simple and visual: Paste an offer → click generate → watch the app create traffic assets instantly.

In this episode: If you want to journal but can't get started, here's a hack I think I made up - copy and paste the long texts and emails you already wrote today, and that's your journal entry. I talk about why the words you write to other people are often more honest than what you'd write for yourself, and what you'll notice about your own patterns once you have a month of them to read back. Sign up to be notified about Jen's somatic classes here See Jen on stage in NYC Aug 28th! Tickets here. Special Patreon Offer For August - Jen's Birthday Month! Choose from one free month of Patreon or get 28% off annually! Get access to over 150 episodes, videos, transcripts, ad-free audio, and live Q&A's with Jen!  For 28% off annually use CODE 8FF13 https://www.patreon.com/cw/ALOTADHDPOD Or get one free month by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/ALOTADHDPOD/redeem/280A4 Join Jen's New Co-Work Community online! I started something called ☕️The Co-Work Community. It's an online co-working (aka body doubling) space & community for neurodivergent humans! There are other online co-working spaces but where else can you do your work, tasks, or chores with other neurodivergent people and ME, every single day for ONLY $15 a month? Answer? Nowhere! You'll help yourself AND you're supporting a neurodivergent solopreneur woman-owned start-up business.** Shop Jen's Favorite ADHD Supports (with Discounts) Jen's Printables I created these printables (or write directly in them online as digital downloads) for people who love having fun little extras to add to their systems. I have journal prompts, easy mode to do lists, places to log books you've read/books to read, places to thought spiral and sort, as well as ADHD Guides filled with facts. Brain.fm — A Focus Tool I Use Every Day I listen while I work and I can feel my brain lock in. It's not AI, or binaural beats. Brain.fm is science-backed sound made by musicians and scientists for ADHD brains. I want you to try it for 30 days free, with my link! Get 25% off WisprFlow. It's a talk to text app that helps me as a person who needs to verbally write sometimes, whether it's a brain dump journal entry or composing an episode of this podcast. It types very fast and always understands my words perfectly. Little Ouchies - Self Regulation Stim Tools! I LOVE my Little Ouchies. I use them daily when I'm working, writing, thinking, and it really helps me to stay in the moment by regulating my nervous system. I tend to ruminate with Imposter Syndrome when I'm in deep work. It's also just fun and feels good, so even watching TV or other mindless activities are made more stimulating by rolling one in my hands. Get 10% off with this link and use ALOT10 at checkout! Books I Recommend I love Bookshop.org because every purchase supports your local independent bookstore, not Amazon, while still shipping directly to you. I've curated book lists on ADHD/AuDHD and mental health, and you can get 20% off everything when you shop using my link. Hugimals — Weighted Comfort for Kids/Adults. I own Hugimals, give them as gifts, and love that they're made by a neurodivergent founder who understands nervous system needs. These weighted stuffed animals and pillows help with anxiety and overwhelm, and you can get 15% off anytime using my link and code JENKIRKMAN (it never expires). The Time Timer - a Cute Visual Time Tool! I use my Time Timer every single day to help me visualize time during work blocks, and to gamify chores. There's no discount, but when you use my link I earn a percentage that goes directly into supporting this podcast. The Big A## Calendar I have the Big A## wall calendar that maps out the entire year and the Big A## personal planner with 365 days in one view, dry erase markers, color coded labels. With my unique link you can get 10% off of your order. Appointed — Planners, Notebooks and Desk Goods. Appointed notebooks are my go-to for my spiral notebooks, day planners, calendars and Le Pen pens for list-making, journaling, and planning. Save 15% off with my link and code JENKIRKMAN. Sources For This Episode: 7 Powerful Reasons To Read Old Journals - Your Tango Benefits of Journaling For ADHD - For Brain Self Continuity - Knowable Magazine

Before you paste that customer list, that blood test result or that contract into your favourite AI tool, it's worth pausing for a second. Whatever you hand over doesn't just disappear after you get your answer. It sits somewhere, and depending on the tool and the settings, it might be doing more than just answering your question. Most people have never actually checked what happens to their data once it goes in or thought about the difference between what's fine to share and what's better redacted first. In this How I AI episode, Neo and I work through what's actually safe to give AI and what's better left out. We cover how to check your settings so free tools aren't training on your data, how to de-identify sensitive things like health results and contracts, the rules that change once you're at work, and the one question to ask yourself before you upload anything. What you'll learn: How to know if AI is quietly training on the data you give it, and how to switch that off The one question to ask before you upload anything to AI Why work and home should be treated completely differently when it comes to AI What to redact from contracts, spreadsheets and client files before sharing them Where the line sits between using AI as a sounding board and relying on it too much Practical AI tools for productivity and focus Real-world AI workflows used by high performers How to use AI at work without burning out Smart shortcuts for managing time and mental load Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neoaplin/) and via inventium.ai (https://inventium.ai), where he leads Inventium's AI training and upskilling work with organisations and teams. How I AI is a special series within How I Work where Neo and I explore how high performers are using AI at work to boost productivity, make better decisions and reduce overwhelm. My latest book The Energy Game is out now. You can order a copy here: https://amzn.to/48ID29M Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Holy Spirit #5: I emphasize that that believers are commissioned by Jesus to walk in the same authority and power as He did, being "sent" just as His Father sent Him [John 20:21]. Central to this mission is the recognition that Jesus came to destroy the works of the Devil [1 John 3:8] and that believers, as "sons of God," are now empowered to carry out this same operation in the world. Just as Jesus was led and empowered by the Spirit to overcome Satan's wilderness temptations and return in "dunamis power," believers are expected to walk in victory over sin, sickness and trials [Luke 4:1-14]. I note that even Jesus didn't begin His ministry until He was anointed with the Holy Spirit at age thirty [Acts 10:38], underscoring that the Church must move beyond just preaching salvation to also minister healing and the baptism of the Holy Spirit [Matthew 4:23; Luke 4:18]. To access this power, believers must prioritize "receiving" the Holy Spirit baptism through faith while rejecting the traditions of men that make the Word of God of "none effect" (Mark 7:13; Colossians 2:8), keeping believers powerless. True worship must be in Spirit and Truth [John 4:23], allowing "rivers of living water" to flow freely from within the believer to the world [John 7:37-39]. The Holy Spirit acts as the Comforter, a Helper called alongside to testify of Jesus, to teach all things and guide the believer into all truth [John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13]. By abiding in Christ as branches in the Vine, believers are enabled to bear the "fruit of love" and perform "greater works" than those Jesus did during His earthly ministry [John 15:4-5; 14: 12], that is, reaching the world at large. Ultimately, the Spirit reveals the deep things of God [1 Corinthians 2:9-10] and empowers the believer to overcome the world because "greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world" [1 John 4:4]. Join me as I share these Scriptures and more for your edification. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #110 Holy Spirit #5 from Abounding Love Ministries" ]. www.aboundinglove.org  

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Send us Fan MailYou know exactly what you want to say. You rehearsed it. It was clear, it was direct. And then you open your mouth, and out comes, “Sorry, I just wanted to quickly ask, if it's not too much trouble…”If you want to stop softening your words when you speak, here's the challenge you're up against: the softeners crept in and wrapped themselves around your clear, strong message before it ever reached the other person. And unlike an email, you can't edit speech before it lands. The words are out the second you think them.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton breaks down how to stop softening your words when you speak. She explains why hedging words like “just,” “sorry,” and “I think maybe” do the most damage in real-time conversation, and shares a two-part strategy for catching your softeners and replacing them with something far more powerful: a pause.What You Will LearnWhy softeners do the most damage when you speak, not when you write, and why that makes them harder to catchHow to stop saying “just,” “sorry,” and “does that make sense?”, the hedging words that quietly undercut your authorityHow to identify your personal go-to softener, the one you reach for under pressureHow to sound more confident when you speak by replacing a softener with a pause that reads as composureWho This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who prepare clear, strong messages but find softeners creeping in the moment they speak, and who want to sound as confident as they actually are.Your Action StepPick one conversation that matters this week: a request, a meeting, a moment where you want to be heard. Beforehand, say your key sentence out loud, the clean version, with no softeners attached. Then, in the conversation, when you feel the urge to cushion it, pause instead. One clear sentence. One pause where the “sorry” used to be.Common Questions About Softening Your Language1. How do I stop saying “just” and “sorry” so much at work?First, learn to hear your go-to softener. Then, when you feel the urge to use it, pause instead of filling the space. A pause reads as composure; a softener reads as apology.2. Why do I soften my words when I speak, even when I prepared something clear?Under pressure, softeners feel protective. They try to smooth the moment and keep you from seeming “too much,” but they make your message land as unsure.3. Does cutting softeners make me sound harsh?No. There's a lot of room between hedging and harsh, and that room is called clear. Clarity is what reads as confidence.AI Prompt (Copy-Paste Ready)Use this prompt to prepare for a high-stakes conversation where you tend to soften your words. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I am a [role] in [industry]. I have an important conversation coming up where I need to [make a request, give pushback, or be heard], and under pressure I tend to soften what I say with words like 'just,' 'sorry,' and 'I think maybe.' Help me prepare.Ask me 2 questions:What exactly do I need to say, in one or two sentences?What is my go-to softener when I get nervous?Then write:One clean, direct version of my key sentence, with no hedging or apology.A short note on where I am most likely to soften it, so I can catch myself in the moment.Constraints:Clear and direct, never harshNo softening language: no 'just,' 'a little,' 'maybe,' 'sorry to bother you,' or 'does that make sense?'Keep my warmth and my meaning intactThe sentence should sound composed and self-assured when said out loudExample (output style)Instead of “Sorry, I just wanted to ask if maybe we could push the deadline?” say “I'd like to push the deadline to Friday. Here's why.”Ready to Go Deeper?If you're ready to stop navigating your leadership growth alone, book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele. Let us talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book here: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

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Way back in the winter we stopped by SF Sketchfest to discuss the film that gave us the mental image of Dana Carvey in a turtle suit, solemnly remembering the victims of 9/11 -- THE MASTER OF DISGUISE. Join us as we discuss the astounding/sometimes racist adventures of Pistachio Disguisey! And thank you to the wonderful folks at Cobb's Comedy Club for hosting us yet again! Paste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) to have new episodes of The Flop House delivered to you directly, as they're released. Wikipedia page for Master of Disguise Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop

The Holy Spirit #4: In this episode, I emphasize that the Holy Spirit provides the "power from on high" necessary to witness and confirm the living presence of Jesus Christ to the world. Throughout history, God has utilized the power of the spoken Word as the primary vehicle for delivering His people from bondage, a pattern established when Aaron served as a mouthpiece for Moses in Exodus, chapters 3 and 4. The same Word of power was manifested in Jesus, who used spoken commands to destroy the works of the Devil, heal the sick and raise the dead. Today, believers are encouraged to recognize that the Word of God remains a "bondage releasing" Spiritual power; when spoken in faith, it  builds internal strength and acts as a creative force in their lives and others. This fulfillment began at Pentecost, according to the prophesy in Acts 2:17-21, where the Holy Spirit was poured out so that sons and daughters would prophesy and minister with divine ability. To operate effectively in the power of the Holy Spirit, one must move beyond merely hearing the Word to actively "receiving" and "taking" it as a gift already provided by God. This message distinguishes between being "born of the Spirit" for Salvation -- which grants the legal authority to become sons of God as stated in John 1:12 -- and being "baptized in the Holy Spirit" for "dumamis" power, which means "dynamite" power in Greek. Using Jesus as the ultimate example, I note how He was born of the Spirit [Matthew 1:13], but did not begin His public ministry until He was baptized in the Holy Spirit when the power of heaven descended upon Him [Luke 3:21-22]. By following the Biblical pattern of repenting, being baptized and receiving the Holy Ghost [Acts 2:38], we become Christlike, who carry a new nature and new covenant relationship with God, enabling us to transform the world through the love and anointing of the God. I pray you'll join me for an exciting time in God's Word. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #109 Holy Spirit #4 from Abounding Love Ministries" ].      www.aboundinglove.org 

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Send us Fan MailSomeone praises your work, and before you've even thought about it, you've handed the credit away. “Oh, it was a team effort.” “I got lucky.” “It was nothing, really.”It feels like the humble thing to do, which is exactly why learning how to take credit for your work without bragging is harder than it sounds. Every time you deflect credit that's genuinely yours, you're quietly teaching the people around you that your best work wasn't really yours, and that habit has a real cost when promotion decisions get made.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton breaks down how to take credit for your work without bragging. She explains the difference between bragging and stating a fact, why so many women deflect in the first place, and a simple two-part strategy for owning your contribution while still sharing credit with your team.What You Will LearnThe difference between bragging and stating a fact at work, and why the fear of the first makes women avoid the secondWhy deflecting credit quietly erases the track record your advancement is built onHow to take credit for your work in two parts: own your contribution first, then share credit without erasing yourselfWhat to say when someone praises your work, so you accept it with confidence instead of deflecting or downplayingWho This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who do excellent work but tend to deflect credit and who want to own their contributions with confidence and grace.Your Action StepThe next time someone praises your work, resist the urge to deflect. Offer a simple thank you, followed by one factual sentence about your role. For example: “Thank you. I rebuilt that relationship over the past six months, and I'm glad it paid off.” Then stop talking, and let your contribution stand.Common Questions About Taking Credit at Work1. How do I take credit for my work without sounding arrogant?State your contribution as a fact first, then share credit if you want to. Stating what you did isn't bragging; it's accurate.2. Why do I keep deflecting credit at work?For many women it's an automatic habit, often rooted in a fear of being seen as full of herself or not a team player.3. What should I say when someone praises my work?Say thank you, add one factual sentence about your role, and stop there. Let the contribution stand without downplaying it.AI Prompt (Copy-Paste Ready)Use this prompt to prepare for the next time someone praises your work. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I am a [role] in [industry]. When someone praises my work, I tend to deflect the credit or downplay my part. Help me prepare a few ways to receive credit that are accurate and gracious, without bragging.Ask me 3 questions:What is a recent piece of work I was genuinely responsible for?What exactly was my role in it, and what am I tempted to say instead?Who do I most want to understand my actual contribution?Then write:Two or three responses I can use when someone praises my work, each stating my contribution as a fact first, then sharing credit if warranted.Constraints:State the contribution as fact, not inflationNo deflecting language like “it was nothing,” “I got lucky,” or “it was all the team”Keep it warm and gracious, not boastfulAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “kind of,” or “I only”The lines should sound natural and self-assured when read out loudExample (output style)“Thank you. I led the strategy on that project, and I'm proud of how the team brought it to life.”Ready to Go Deeper?If you're ready to stop navigating your leadership growth alone, book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele. Let us talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book here: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

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Send us Fan MailWhat do you say when a senior leader asks you a direct question in a meeting and you don't have the answer?That moment can make even experienced, high-performing professionals freeze. You're put on the spot, the pause feels longer than it is, and suddenly it feels like your credibility is on the line. But in that moment, how you respond matters more than having the answer right away.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton breaks down what to say when you're put on the spot in a meeting. She explains why not knowing isn't the real problem, why bluffing, rambling, and over-apologizing quietly damage your executive presence, and how to use a simple three-part response that keeps you calm, credible, and in control.What You Will LearnWhy not knowing the answer isn't what makes you look less seniorThe three instinctive reactions that often undermine you when you're put on the spotA practical three-part response you can use when you don't know the answer in a meetingHow to respond honestly without sounding flustered, apologetic, or unpreparedWho This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want to handle pressure in meetings with more confidence, clarity, and authority.Your Action StepBefore your next high-stakes meeting, write out your own version of this response: “I don't have that yet, and here's how I'll get it.” Put it in language that sounds like you, then practice saying it out loud a few times before you need it. The moment you're put on the spot isn't the moment to build the sentence. It's the moment to reach for one you already prepared.Common Questions About Being Put on the Spot in a Meeting1. What should I say when I don't know the answer in a meeting?Acknowledge it cleanly, share what you do know, and name your next step to get the rest.2. How do I respond when a senior leader puts me on the spot?Stay calm, skip the bluffing and overexplaining, and give an honest answer that ends with a clear next step.3. Does not knowing the answer make me look unprepared?Usually not. What people remember is the quality of your response, not the gap in the moment.AI Prompt (Copy-Paste Ready)Use this prompt to prepare for the moment you get asked a question you cannot answer. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I am a [role] in [industry]. I want to be ready for the moment a senior leader asks me a direct question in a meeting, and I do not have the answer. Help me prepare a calm, credible response I can reach for in that moment. Ask me 3 questions:What kinds of questions am I most afraid of being asked, and by whom?When I get caught without an answer, what do I currently tend to do (bluff, ramble, apologize)?What information could I usually offer even when I do not have the exact answer?Then write:- Two or three response templates that follow this structure: acknowledge cleanly, add what I do know, commit to a next step.Constraints:- No apologetic language, and no framing not-knowing as a failure- No bluffing or vague filler; the response must be honest- Each template should end with a concrete next step and a timeframe- Avoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “maybe,” or “I think”- The lines should sound steady and self-assured when read out loudExample (output style)“I don't have that exact figure in front of me. What I can tell you is that the trend has been climbing since Q1. I'll get you the precise number by the end of the day.”Ready to Go Deeper?If you're ready to stop navigating your leadership growth alone, book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele. Let us talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book here: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

This week, we're joined by Copy and Paste from Action Dice TTG! We sit down to talk about their journey into tabletop gaming, their experiences with the Marvel Multiverse RPG, their favorite characters, memorable moments at the table, and what it's like to create content for a growing community. Check them out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ActionDiceTTG   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1628612284256101/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmgpodnetwork?igsh=YTBtMm1kd3k3a3N3   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLMGPodcast   Hosts: Jordan Mitchell

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Send us Fan MailYou took the time off. It was yours to take. A vacation, a holiday weekend, a few days you genuinely needed. But it is your first morning back, and before you have even read a single message, you feel your shoulders tighten. The unread count is sitting there. And already, before you know anything about what is actually waiting for you, the apology is forming in your head.“So sorry for the delay.” “Apologies for being out.” “Sorry, just catching up now.”You have not done anything wrong. So why does returning to work after time off so often start with an apology for having taken it?Here is what most women leaders miss: the way you come back sets the tone for how your entire absence gets read. And you have far more control over that than you think.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton unpacks the quiet habit that undermines women leaders the moment they return to work after time off: leading the re-entry with an apology instead of authority. She reveals what that apology is really buying you, why the habit of over-apologizing at work is so hard to break, and the small language shift that changes how your absence gets read.What You Will LearnWhy opening your first day back with an apology quietly frames your time off as a cost others had to absorb, and what that signals to leadership.The hidden reason the over-apologizing habit is so hard to break, and the permission you need to finally let it go.A specific language shift you can use the next time you return to work after time off, moving from apology to orientation so you come back sounding like a leader in command of what happens next.Your Action StepThe next time you return to work after time away, even a single day, notice the urge to apologize before you act on it. Catch one message you were about to open with “sorry” and rewrite it to open with your focus instead. One message. One shift. Then notice how differently you feel hitting send.AI Prompt (Copy-Paste Ready)Use this prompt to prepare for your first day back from time away. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. I am returning to work after [time away, for example a holiday weekend or a vacation], and I have messages and conversations waiting for me. Help me come back sounding like a leader, not someone apologizing for having been gone.Ask me 3 questions:What am I actually walking back into, and what is waiting that needs my attention first?What am I tempted to apologize for, and is an apology genuinely warranted or just a habit?What do I want the people I work with to understand about my focus now that I am back?Then write:Two or three opening lines I can use on my first day back that communicate from a place of ownership and direction rather than apology.Constraints:Use a forward-facing toneNo apologetic language, no “sorry,” no framing my time away as an inconvenience to othersEach line should orient the reader to what I am prioritizing now that I am backMust sound like a leader managing a transition, not someone making up for lost timeAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “finally,” or “I know I have been gone”The lines should feel grounded and self-assured when read out loudExample (output style)“I'm back and getting oriented. Here is what I am prioritizing first, and I will follow up on everything else by the end of the week.”Ready to Go Deeper?If you are ready to stop navigating your leadership growth alone, or you want help thinking through your specific situation, book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele. We will talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book your Leadership Strategy Call HEREAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

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Send us Fan MailHow do you bring up something difficult at work without sounding confrontational, defensive, or like you are picking a fight?That is the challenge many women leaders face when they need to address a peer, manager, team member, or stakeholder about something that is not working. For example:Maybe it is a peer who keeps interrupting you in meetings.Maybe it is a manager who keeps changing priorities without explaining why.Maybe it is a team member who is missing deadlines, and you are not sure whether it is a workload issue or something else.You know the conversation matters, but every opening line you draft sounds too sharp, too heavy, or too risky.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton closes out the five-part June series on the difficult conversations women leaders walk into, braced for a fight. This final episode reveals why a positioned statement often triggers the defensiveness you were trying to avoid, and how leading with a genuine question changes what the other person is willing to think, share, and resolve with you.What You'll LearnWhy building a case before a hard conversation often backfires.The difference between a positioned statement and a genuine question.A practical opening question you can use the next time you need to address something difficult at work.How to open a conversation in a way that lowers defensiveness and increases the chance of a productive response.Who This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want to handle hard conversations at work with more confidence, clarity, and executive presence.Your Action StepThink of one conversation you have been putting off. Rewrite your opening sentence as a genuine question instead of a statement. Then have the conversation this week and notice what you learn that you would not have heard if you had led with your position.The Full June SeriesThis episode closes out a five-part series on reframing the difficult conversations women leaders walk into, braced for a fight. Listen to the full arc:Episode 173: When Disagreement Is Actually AlignmentEpisode 175: How to Stop Defending Your Decisions at WorkEpisode 177: How to Talk to Your Manager About Your WorkloadEpisode 178: How to Respond When a Request Does Not Fit Your PrioritiesAI PromptUse this prompt to prepare for a conversation where you need to address something difficult with another person. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. I need to address something with my [peer, manager, team member, stakeholder]. Help me prepare a genuine opening question that invites the other person to share their perspective before I share mine.Ask me 3 questions:What have I observed, when did it happen, and why does it matter?What assumption am I making about what was going on for the other person?What would I genuinely want to learn before I decide how to respond?Then write:One genuine question I can use to open the conversation that invites the other person to share their perspective before I share mine.Constraints:Forward-facing toneNo language that signals confrontation, judgment, or a hidden agendaThe question must be genuinely curious, not a setup for a statement I'm planning to makeMust carry the same weight as “Help me understand what was happening when X came up. I want to make sure I'm reading it right.”Must sound like a leader who is genuinely open to learning something new, not someone who has already decided what happenedAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “maybe,” “I was thinking,” “I wanted to mention,” or “I'm sorry”Must invite a real answer, not a yes-or-no reactionExample output style:“Help me understand what was happening when X came up. I want to make sure I'm reading it right.”Common Questions About Hard Conversations at Work1. How do I start a hard conversation at work without sounding confrontational?Start with a genuine question instead of a positioned statement. A real question lowers defensiveness and makes it easier for the other person to share useful information.2. What should I say when I need to address a problem with a coworker or manager?Lead with curiosity about what happened, not certainty about your interpretation. That keeps the conversation open and gives you more information before you decide how to respond.3. Why do hard conversations go badly so quickly?They often go sideways because the opening sounds like a case, a judgment, or a conclusion instead of an invitation to think together.Ready to Go Deeper?If the conversation you are facing carries career risk, or you want help thinking through your specific situation, book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele. You will talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com/

What does it take for a young, progressive Democrat to run for the Ohio Statehouse in a district that leans Republican? This week on the Purple Political Breakdown, Ohio Edition, I sit down with Daquan Neal, the Democratic nominee for Ohio House District 39, covering Northern Montgomery County and the Dayton area: Vandalia, Englewood, Huber Heights, Clayton, Northridge, Fort McKinley, Harrison Township, and Butler Township. Daquan is 30 years old, a Central State University graduate, and a former staffer in both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly. He won his May 2026 Democratic primary and is running under the slogan "Our Time Is Now." We get into his core argument that Ohio is not a red state so much as a non-voting state, with more unaffiliated voters than registered Democrats and Republicans in his district, and what it would take to actually turn those voters out. From there we break down his policy stack: a state public option as a first step toward universal health care, a percentage-based "livable wage" built on the MIT Living Wage Calculator with price-gouging protections attached, a progressive marginal income tax to replace Ohio's new flat tax, and the bill he says he will introduce first, universal free school lunch for K-12. We also talk political messaging, why "progressive" lands differently than "socialist," and how he uses his Forever Curious civics program to close the political knowledge gap. This is a real voter-information conversation about who represents you in Columbus and why the Statehouse may matter more to your daily life than Washington. Political solutions without political bias. Learn more about Daquan Neal and his campaign for Ohio House District 39 at https://www.daquanforstaterep.org/ RESOURCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS PODCAST NETWORK [I do not have this line verbatim. Paste your standard ALIVE Podcast Network line here.] CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn: [I do not have the verbatim entry name and description for this one.] Link: https://www.headon.ai/ UNITY MOVEMENTS [I do not have the org name line verbatim.] Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION OtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWS Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) Check Out the Unfuck America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com Subscribe to the Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown/p/welcome-to-the-purple-political-breakdown?r=3z2cmw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics - where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

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Send us Fan MailA new request lands on your plate. It is important, visible, and hard to dismiss. But it also conflicts with the priorities already on your calendar.This is where many women leaders assume they need to prepare for a "no" conversation. They start figuring out how to decline the request, soften the message, or explain why their plate is already full. But that is often the wrong frame.In this Monday Momentum episode of *Communicate to Lead*, Kele Belton continues the June series on the difficult conversations women leaders walk into, braced for a fight. This episode explores why some requests are not boundary moments at all. They are tradeoff moments. Kele breaks down how to protect the work that matters most, redirect a request without sounding defensive, and stay in the strategic conversation with your manager or stakeholder.What You'll LearnWhy defending a "no" often makes it sound like you are protecting yourself instead of protecting the workThe difference between a boundary that closes a door and a redirect that opens a better pathA two-part strategy for naming what you are protecting and offering a specific alternativeHow to respond when a request conflicts with your priorities without sounding apologetic, overwhelmed, or resistantWho This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want to handle competing priorities, communicate more strategically, and respond with clarity when a new request does not fit what is already on their plate.Your Action StepNotice the next request that lands on your plate this week and does not fit. Before you say yes, and before you start drafting a no, pause. Ask yourself: what am I protecting, and what alternative path can I offer? Then bring both into the conversation and see how different it feels to redirect instead of refuse.Mentioned in This Episode Episode 113: 4 Strategies to Advance Your Career When Your Manager Has Checked OutEpisode 162: Why Your Work Environment May Be Blocking Your Leadership Growth | Part 2 of 3Episode 143: How to Say No at Work: Decline Requests Without Damaging Your ReputationEpisode 126: How to Say No at Work Without Guilt | Setting Boundaries for Leaders in Q4AI PromptUse this prompt to prepare for a conversation where you need to redirect a request from your manager or a stakeholder. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. My [manager, stakeholder, peer] has asked me to take on a new request, and it conflicts with what I'm already committed to. Help me prepare a two-part redirect that names what I'm protecting and offers a specific alternative path.Ask me 3 questions:What is the new request, and what am I already committed to that it conflicts with?What priority, timeline, or piece of work am I genuinely protecting, and why does it matter to the business or the team?What specific alternative can I realistically offer that would serve the work better than my saying yes today?Then write:Part one: a sentence that names what I'm protecting without making it about my workload or wellbeing.Part two: a specific alternative path I can offer, with a closing question that invites my manager into the decision.Constraints:Forward-facing toneNo language that signals refusal, overwhelm, or apologyMust carry the same weight as "I want to protect the timeline we agreed upon for the priority project, so taking this on now would put that at risk. What I can do is [the specific alternative]. Would that work?"Must sound like a strategic leader offering a better path, not someone declining a requestAvoid softening language like "just," "a little," "maybe," "I was thinking," "I wanted to mention," or "I'm sorry"The closing question must invite a real decision, not a yes-or-no reactionExample (output style)Opening sentence: "I want to protect the timeline we agreed upon for the Q3 platform launch, so taking this on now would put that at risk."Alternative path with closing question: "What I can do is take the strategy piece if someone else owns the execution. Would that work?"Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

Send us Fan MailYour plate is full, and your manager keeps adding to it. You know what needs to come off so you can focus on the work that matters most, but every time you bring it up, the conversation goes the same way. You explain how stretched you are. Your manager listens, acknowledges the load, and nothing actually changes.Here is what most women leaders miss: this conversation is not really a request for relief. It is a decision the two of you need to make together about where your time creates the most value.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton continues the June series on the difficult conversations women leaders walk into, braced for a fight. This third episode reveals why asking your manager for relief rarely works, and how reframing the conversation as a strategic decision changes what your manager hears, how they respond, and what actually shifts on your plate.What You'll LearnWhy asking for relief often lands as a personal problem instead of a business problem.The difference between a real negotiation, like asking for a raise or promotion, and a working agreement about how your time is spent.A simple opening phrase you can use to lead with the decision instead of the overwhelm.One follow-up question that helps you uncover where your manager sees your time creating the most value.Who This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want to have a better conversation about workload, priorities, and time without sounding overwhelmed or asking permission.Your Action StepIf there is a conversation you have been putting off about your workload or what needs to come off your plate, prepare it as a decision. Have the conversation this week and lead with how you are thinking about your priorities. Then ask where your time creates the most value. Notice what changes when you stop walking in to ask for relief and start walking in to decide.AI PromptUse this prompt to prepare for a workload or priorities conversation with your manager. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. I have an upcoming conversation with my manager about my workload, my priorities, or something on my plate that needs to shift. Help me frame this as a decision we're making together rather than a request for permission to let something go.Ask me 3 questions:What is currently on my plate, and what do I think needs to shift?Where do I believe my time creates the most value for the team or the business?What outcome do I want this conversation to produce?Then write:One opening phrase that frames this as a decision we're making together about my time, not a request for permission to let something go.One follow-up question that surfaces where my manager sees my time creating the most value.Constraints:Forward-facing tone.No language that signals overwhelm or asks permission.Must carry the same weight as “I want to walk you through how I'm thinking about my priorities, and figure out together what needs to shift.”Must sound like a leader bringing a strategic decision to a peer, not someone asking for relief.Avoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “maybe,” “I was thinking,” or “I wanted to mention.”The follow-up question must invite real information about priorities, not a yes-or-no response.Example output style:Opening phrase: “I want to walk you through how I'm thinking about my priorities, and figure out together what needs to shift.”Follow-up question: “Where do you see my time creating the most value right now?”Common Questions About Workload ConversationsWhat should I say when my manager keeps adding to my plate?Lead with how you are thinking about your priorities and frame the conversation as a decision about where your time creates the most value.How do I talk about workload without sounding overwhelmed?Focus on priorities, business impact, and what needs to shift rather than describing how stressed you feel.What is the difference between asking for relief and making a decision about workload?Asking for relief often sounds personal, while a decision conversation focuses on where your time creates the most value for the team or business.Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

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This week on Purple Political Breakdown, Radell Lewis starts with the Meet the Press clip where President Trump claims he never guaranteed no new wars, and uses it to set the night's thread: every guardrail we built only works if somebody enforces it.Nuanced News runs that thread through four stories. The Iran and Israel escalation, and a ceasefire that is not really a ceasefire while missiles fly and warships and drones share the same strait. Bill Pulte handed acting Director of National Intelligence over eighteen agencies despite no intelligence background, through a Federal Vacancies Reform Act loophole that turns Senate confirmation into a workaround. A federal judge in Rhode Island striking down the asylum freeze in a 135-page opinion while the Senate moves roughly 70 billion dollars in enforcement. And the White House media offenders page, plus a list naming individual journalists and creators, as a First Amendment story that should worry you no matter your party.Research on a Dime is an elections roundup: the California governor primary (Becerra advances while Hilton and Steyer fight for second, with a wealth tax proxy war on the November ballot), the Los Angeles mayor runoff (Bass advances, then Nithya Raman advances against Spencer Pratt), the Graham Platner controversies in Maine, Iowa (Zach Lahn beats Trump-backed Randy Feenstra, so vote Rob Sand), and the Alabama congressional map. Breakdown in the Public takes on the affordability squeeze and the single-villain stories both parties keep selling. We close with good news: a pancreatic cancer breakthrough called daraxonrasib, sodium batteries as a low-cost rival to lithium, and a nonprofit wiping out medical debt for about 97,000 Connecticut residents.Listen now and find the show on the Alive Podcast Network and at purplepoliticalbreakdown.com.[Paste the Apple Podcasts episode link here before publishing.]Standard Resource Links and Recommendations (verbatim block)Standard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKCheck Out the Podcast Website: https://www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices.Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. 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Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences.Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATIONOtherWeb: An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content.Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting.Link: https://www.equal.vote/starFuture is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse.Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement.Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWSText 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now)Check Out the Unfuck America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.comSubscribe to the Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown ALL LINKShttps://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. 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Send us Fan MailYou made a decision. You stand behind it. Then someone questions it, and before you realize what is happening, you are explaining, justifying, and trying to prove your point.That moment can feel personal, especially for women leaders who are used to being second-guessed, interrupted, or expected to over-explain. But not every challenge is an attack. Sometimes what feels like pushback is actually an invitation to clarify your thinking.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton continues the June series on the difficult conversations women leaders walk into braced for a fight. This episode explores why defending your decisions can weaken your authority, how to tell the difference between defense and clarification, and the small language shift that helps you respond with more confidence, clarity, and executive presence.What You'll LearnWhy the instinct to defend your decisions can undermine your position before the conversation even starts.The difference between defending a choice and explaining your thinking from a place of ownership.A simple phrase you can use when someone questions a decision you made.One follow-up question that helps you discover what the other person actually needs from you.Who This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want to respond to pushback without shrinking, overexplaining, or losing authority.Your Action StepThe next time someone questions a decision you made, pause before responding. Ask yourself: am I about to defend, or am I about to clarify? If you can name the moment as clarification, lead with the phrase from this episode. Then ask the follow-up question and notice how the conversation changes.Your AI PromptUse this prompt to prepare for a moment when someone is likely to question a decision you made. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. I made a decision about [briefly describe the decision and the context], and I'm anticipating that my [manager, peer, stakeholder] may question it. Help me prepare a response that signals ownership rather than defense.Ask me 3 questions:What was I solving for when I made this decision?What perspective or vantage point shaped my thinking?What might the other person actually need to understand about the decision in order to support it, act on it, or align their work with it?Then write:One opening phrase I can use to explain my thinking from a place of ownership rather than defense.One follow-up question I can use to surface what the other person actually needs from me.Constraints:Forward-facing toneNo language that signals defense or justificationMust carry the same weight as “Here's where I was coming from”Must sound like a leader explaining her thinking, not someone defending her choiceAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “maybe,” “I was thinking,” or “I  just wanted to mention”The follow-up question must invite real information, not a yes-or-no responseExample output style:Opening phrase: “Here's where I was coming from.”Follow-up question: “What's prompting the question?”Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who helps women leaders build confidence, clarity, and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedInInstagramWebsite

0:00 - Last night during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, some jackwagon ran on the court so he could take a selfie with Wemby. Security grabbed him and ushered him off the court. Seriously? That accomplishes nothing. Ban him from all NBA games for life. Who cares? It sets a bad precedent. If you run on the court, security needs to TACKLE you. Paste you. Squash you like a little bug. On the basketball court, tennis court, football field, baseball field, soccer field, you name it! Physical harm should be headed your way. 14:54 - Could a CFB super league survive? Take the top 30-50 teams, make them play against each other AND, this is key, you NEED a relegation system. Just like British soccer. The bottom finishers get sent down to the lower leagues from whence they came. 32:08 - Oh, by the way...Caleb Williams will be on the cover of Madden 27. Is that still the honor it once was? Does Caleb Williams have the resume to be a Madden cover?Oh, by the way...Dillon Gabriel wears #8 for the Cleveland Browns. Jared Verse, who just got traded from the Rams, ALSO wears #8. Does Gabriel have to give it up?Oh, by the way...if you hit the lottery, you MIGHT be able to afford tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

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Back in 2009 a movie trailer set the internet aflame. Not because it was for some long-awaited adaptation or giant blockbuster, but because it was so odd people assumed it had to be a prank. Now in 2026, we welcome the wonderful J.D. Amato to discuss this oddball (?)thriller(?) AFTER LAST SEASON! In addition to be a respected TV showrunner/comedy writer, J.D. has written a new graphic novel for young readers, THE ENDLESS GAME, about a game of capture the flag that's been going on for 80 years. Consider picking one up for the young reader or comics enthusiast in your life! Stay updated on all things Flop House, plus a little extra, with our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Paste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) to have new episodes of The Flop House delivered to you directly, as they're released. Wikipedia page for After Last Season Recommended in this episode: Dan: Thief (1981) Stu: Faces of Death (2026) Elliott: Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet (1979) J.D. Amato: Mon Oncle (1958) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinflop

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Why Smart Parents Are Cashing In While Job Seekers Desperately Pay Premium  Episode Overview The resume optimization industry promised $1M+ opportunities, but AI just killed that game. In this episode, we expose how "resume gurus" made money off parents chasing side hustles—and why your daily hustle should ignore their playbook entirely. Learn what actually converts, why the industry's dirty secret is automation, and how smart entrepreneurs pivot before it's too late The resume writing industry is worth $2.5 BILLION in 2025, and most freelancers are still doing it the slow, outdated way. In this video, you'll discover exactly how to use AI to create professional, interview-winning resumes and cover letters in under five minutes, turning a simple skill into real income this week. With 12.4 million Americans actively job hunting every single month and interview rates collapsing to just 3%, the demand for standout resumes has never been higher, or more profitable. This is your step-by-step freelance guide to cashing in on one of the fastest-growing service industries online. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced freelancer looking to scale, this AI-powered resume writing strategy lets you deliver premium results at a fraction of the time it takes traditional resume writers. Learn how to position your services, attract paying clients, and tap into a market projected to hit $3.42 billion by 2029. With hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applicants competing for every single job posting, people are desperate for an edge and willing to pay top dollar for it. Watch this video and start building your AI resume writing business today. https://DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com Key Time Stamps 00:00 Opening 01:15 Episode Overview 02:45 Market Reality Story 05:45 Step-by-Step AI Workflow 09:10 ATS Optimization Truth 11:40 Pricing & Platform Strategy 16:05 Premium Services & Ethics 19:25 Why This Matters 21:15 Whiskered Wisdom & Action Steps   The AI Advantage Top Tool: Claude by Anthropic 200,000 token context window Paste entire resume + job description in single prompt Creates human-sounding, professional content 5-minute workflow vs. 45-minute traditional method Backup Tools: ChatGPT for iteration and brainstorming Rezi (4M+ users, Forbes recognized) Teal for keyword gap tracking Kickresume ($8-10/month premium features) Canva for visual templates Step-by-Step Workflow Client Intake: Google Forms collecting resume, target job, achievements AI Processing: Claude prompt for alignment, keywords, quantification Human Touch: Inject authentic voice, verify facts, add punchy details ATS Optimization: Clean formatting, logical structure (not fear-mongering) Complete Package: Resume + cover letter + multiple formats + summary Pricing Strategy Entry Level: $30-75 per resume Mid-Level: $100-169 per resume Executive: $200-300 per resume Premium Services: Up to $2,500 Platform Economics: Fiverr: 20% commission, good for beginners Upwork: 10% commission, higher-ticket clients Direct clients: No fees, highest earnings Premium Service Add-ons Job-specific tailoring: 50% more interview invitations LinkedIn optimization: Additional $50-100 per client Multiple job targeting: Premium pricing for 3-5 customized versions 3-Month Scaling Timeline Week 1: Set up tools and practice Month 1: Complete first 10 orders, build reviews Month 3: Raise prices, add upsells, build direct pipeline Key Takeaways No HR experience or certifications required Family-friendly schedule (evenings, nap times) Technological advantage while it lasts Helping desperate job seekers while building freedom 64% of professionals prefer professional resume services Tools Mentioned Claude AI (primary) Google Forms (intake) Jobscan (quality control) Fiverr & Upwork (platforms) Action Steps Sign up for Claude AI Create Fiverr or Upwork account Build intake form Practice workflow with friends/family Complete first 10 paid orders Resources AI Escape Plan Newsletter: DarkHorseInsider.com Full episode strategy and implementation guide  

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