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The Holy Spirit #3. This episode emphasizes the distinction between being born again, where the Spirit dwells within the believer like water in a glass, and being baptized in the Holy Spirit, which is described as being completely overwhelmed and surrounded by God's presence -- likened to that glass of water being submerged in a large pitcher. This outpouring at Pentecost is presented as the fulfillment of a "new covenant" [Acts 2:1-4], marking the transition from the bondage of the Law to the freedom of grace and the adoption of believers as actual sons of God through redemption [Galatians 4:3-7]. I share how the same Spirit that moved at Creation and breathed Life into Adam is now available to believers to defeat the "seed of the serpent" and replace spiritual death with resurrected life [ 2 Corinthians 4:6]. Receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit is achieved entirely by faith, much like salvation and physical healing, plus I note that these gifts are often separated only because they are not taught as a single "package". I explain that the Spirit and the Word are inseparable; prophecies found in Joel 2:28 and Isaiah 55:11 demonstrate that God's spoken word is an " incorruptible seed" that must accomplish its purpose of delivering and healing mankind. By receiving this "Spirit of faith" [2 Corinthians 4:13], believers are empowered to become "living epistles," with God's law of Love written upon their hearts rather than on tables of stone, as promised in Jeremiah 31:33 and Ezekiel 36:26. Ultimately, this baptism provides the power to overcome "sense knowledge" -- relying on what one can see or feel -- and instead walk in Spiritual victory and authority of Jesus Christ. Join me as we delve into these Scriptures and more for your edification. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #108 Holy Spirit #3 from Abounding Love Ministries"].      www.aboundinglove.org

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

Holy Spirit #2: This message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is the source of power for the believer, providing the necessary ability to minister and represent the Kingdom of God from within. Drawing a contrast between the Old and New Testaments, I explain that while the Law brought condemnation and death, the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus makes believers free [Romans 8:2]. A critical distinction is made between being born again -- receiving resurrected life as the disciples did when Jesus breathed on them in John 20:22 -- and receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost, which is the "power from on high" (Luke 24:49) described in Acts 2. This baptism is a gift received by faith [Galatians 3:14], enabling Christians to move beyond a passive experience to become active, fervent witnesses for the Gospel [Acts 1:8]. Furthermore, this message highlights that every believer is now the temple of the Holy Ghost, bought with the precious blood of Jesus and no longer belonging to themselves [1 Corinthians 6:19-20]. Just as God appeared to Moses in the burning bush to send him with a message of deliverance from Egypt [Exodus 3], believers today are sent to preach reconciliation and deliverance to a world held in spiritual darkness. Because the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells within the believer [Romans 8:11], they have authority to overcome the devil and should walk in the Spirit of ". . .power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). By recognizing our identity as sons and daughters of God and ". . .joint heirs with Christ" (Romans 8:17), we can boldly exercise our authority over the works of the enemy [Revelation 12:11]. Join me as we delve into these Scriptures and more for your edification. Selah! For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #105 Holy Spirit #2 from Abounding Love Ministries" ].       www.aboundinglove.org

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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

Plus: Miranda and Lisa both drop bops, and Taylor really might be getting married at MSG???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

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

Tintenfisch ist in vielen Küchen dieser Welt zu finden: in der südeuropäischen Mittelmeerküche, aber auch in der asiatischen und afrikanischen Küche. Doch seine Zubereitung ist nicht ganz einfach. Wir alle kennen das Problem: Er wird schnell gummiartig und schwer genießbar, wenn man seine Garzeit nicht kontrolliert. Warum das so ist und wie man es verhindern kann, erklärt unser Genussforscher Prof. Thomas Vilgis. Als Physiker kennt er ganz genau die Ursachen von Küchen-Katastrophen. Zudem hat er ein leckeres sommerliches Tintenfischrezept mitgebracht, bei dem die Tuben mit Couscous gefüllt werden. Fein abgeschmeckt mit außergewöhnlichen Gewürzmischungen – mit der trockenen Mischung Ras-El-Hanout und mit Harissa, einer feurig-scharfen Paste.

A New Desire! Our New Nature has an inbred desire to serve God, doing what is right [1 John 2:29; 3:3; Psalm 51:10-12]. The writer of Hebrews says, ". . . the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God . . . in all things desiring to live honorably" (Hebrews 9:14; 13:18). John gives us insight into the nature of our new Spirit and desire when he wrote, "Whoever is born of God does not commit sin; for His seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God" (1 John 3:9). This truth emphasizes the position of our new Spirit in Christ, which cannot sin and desires to serve God. We are born of love [1 John 5:1-2], the salt of the earth and light of the world [Matthew 5:13; 16]. We have the power and life of God living in us [Acts 1:8]. We are a new creation and made right with God [2 Corinthians 5:17, 21]. We walk as disciplined children in newness of life [Romans 6:2-14] and in the heavenly places [Ephesians 1:16-2:6], as dear children knowing our God, "Who has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the Kingdom of the Son of His love" (Colossians 1:13). Yet, we still sin in certain areas of our soul [mind, will and emotions] that need to be confessed in humility. As Spirit-filled believers, we desire to live and act in a manner which is pleasing to God [Hebrews 11:6]. As new creations, our thoughts, choices and emotions shape our bodily actions into a new lifestyle. Like the Apostle Paul, our motto becomes, ". . . I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who lives, but Christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20). Join me as we study these Scriptures together. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #811 A New Desire from Abounding Love Ministries" ].          www.aboundinglove.org  

The Culture Awards are back! Also, Backrooms, Disclosure Day, Widow's Bay, Cape Fear, Where's My Spinoff?, and The Swan Princess.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

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

A New Life: Man is a triune being consisting of spirit, soul [mind, will and emotions] and body. When a person is born again, a miraculous transformation occurs within their spirit through the planting of an incorruptible seed, which is the Word of God [1 Peter 1:23]. This experience involves receiving a new Spirit and a new heart as prophesied in Ezekiel 36:26, resulting in the human spirit becoming 100% aligned with God's divine nature and "perfected forever" (Hebrews 10:14). Central to this process is Hebrews 4:12, which describes the Word of God as a two-edged sword that pierces and divides [cuts/parts] the spirit from the soul. Using the illustration of a bone, the Spirit is likened to the living marrow that produces life [blood], while the soul is the surrounding joint or bone that remains hardened and in need of further work. While the Spirit [marrow] is instantaneously perfected through regeneration, the soul [bone] remains imperfect and must undergo a progressive renewal [Romans 12:2]. This "spiritual circumcision" made without hands [Colossians 2:11] strips away the corrupt carnal nature from the spirit, but the believer must still "put off" the old manner of life and "put on the new man" by being renewed in the spirit of their mind [Ephesians 4:22-24]. As the mind is renewed by learning Christ and agreeing with the Word, the Zoe life of God stored in the perfected Spirit is released into the soul and ultimately manifested through the body. This process fulfills the intent of Deuteronomy 30:6 -- that God circumcises the heart so the believer can love Him with all their heart and all their soul, allowing divine life to operate in their entire being -- Spirit, soul and body [1 Thessalonians 5:23]. Join me as I share these Scriptures and more to open your eyes to the sanctified life. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #810 A New Life from Abounding Love Ministries" ].      www.aboundinglove.org

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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The all-new novel of terror from “one of the hottest horror authors on the planet” (Paste) and writer of the #HorrorBookTok sensation The Troop!On a remote island in the Canadian wilderness, five elderly volunteers from different walks of life are given a tantalizing offer: to stall their biological clocks or even reverse them, restoring their lost youth. The chance to put death on pause—forever, perhaps. The remarkable secret lies in the high-tech harnessing of an ancient and extraordinary biological agent…one with no conscience, yet possessed with a single-minded purpose that has helped it persist for eons: the will to survive. The dark heart of unbridled human ambition finds its apex in an unholy experiment that now tests the limits of both creator and subject, eclipsing all bounds of morality and sanity….Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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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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Send us Fan MailShe had spent three nights preparing her counter-argument. Data, stakeholder feedback, a slide deck she wasn't even sure she would get to use. By the time she sat down for the meeting she was dreading, the knot in her stomach was already there.She was preparing to disagree with her VP. But that wasn't the real conversation.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton kicks off a five-part June series on the difficult conversations women leaders walk into braced for a fight. This episode shows why the conversation you name before you walk in shapes everything that happens inside it, and how reframing disagreement as alignment changes your tone, your language, and the response you get back.What You Will LearnWhy high-performing women leaders often over-prepare for disagreement, and what that costs them over time.The difference between debating to win and aligning to make a better decision.A simple opening phrase and follow-up question you can use to stay grounded, surface your perspective, and keep the conversation productive.Your Action StepIdentify one conversation this week where you've been preparing to disagree with someone. Before you walk in, ask yourself: what do I actually want to walk out of this room having accomplished?If the answer is, “I want us to make the best decision,” then this is not a disagreement. It is an alignment. Walk in with that frame, use the phrase and question from this episode, and notice what changes.AI PromptUse this prompt to prepare for your next alignment conversation. 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, peer, stakeholder] in which I see the situation differently from them. Help me reframe this conversation from a disagreement to an alignment.Ask me 3 questions:What decision is being discussed, and where do I see it differently?What outcome do I actually want to walk out of this conversation having accomplished?What might my counterpart be seeing that I am not?Then write:One opening phrase I can use to surface my perspective without sounding defensive.One follow-up question I can use to invite their thinking and find the real gap.Constraints:Forward-facing toneNo language that signals confrontation or asks permission to speakMust carry the same weight as “surface it” or “flag it”Must sound natural when spoken aloudAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “maybe,” “I was thinking,” or “I wanted to mention”Example output:Opening phrase: “I'm tracking something different on this, and I want to surface it before we decide.”Follow-up question: “Can you walk me through how you got there?”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

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

Most service businesses either automate the wrong things or try to automate everything at once. This episode walks through a simple process using Claude to figure out what's actually worth automating, what order to do it in, and what to leave alone.What You'll Walk Away With1. A method for tracking where your time actually goes each week2. A scored automation roadmap based on frequency, consistency, and risk3. A filter for catching the automations that sound good but won't work.Spend one week logging every repetitive task in your phone's notes app. Paste the full list into Claude and ask it to group by type and estimate weekly time per category. The patterns are easier to see from the outside.Score each task on frequency (how often), consistency (how similar each time), and risk (cost of a mistake). For most service businesses, the first automation is almost always the initial response to new inquiries.Skip anything requiring real judgment on specific situations, anything with volume too low to justify setup time, and anything your customers expect a human to handle. Pressure-test each candidate by describing real examples to Claude and asking whether it's a good fit.

Big night for Hive MindSubscribe 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

And a pretty long tangent about cakes.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

Light is a language, and learning to read it - in a darkened theater, in the stories of your neighbors, in the films you were told to avoid - helps us see clearly. In this conversation, Jeffrey Overstreet and I talk about cinema as a spiritual practice, what it looks like to love your neighbor by actually watching their films, why the filmmakers he was told to fear have shaped his faith far more than he was told they would, and why pursuing truth and beauty on the big screen has a way of leading us back to Jesus.Jeffrey Overstreet is the author of two film-focused memoirs—Through a Screen Darkly (2007) and Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema (2026)—and the four-volume fantasy series The Auralia Thread. He has served as Senior Film Critic at Christianity Today, a film columnist for the literary arts journal Image, and has been published at Paste and Bright Wall/Dark Room. In 2024, students at Seattle Pacific University voted him Undergraduate Professor of the Year for his work teaching creative writing and film studies. You can find more than 25 years of his writing on film, music, and faith at JeffreyOverstreet.comJeffrey's Book:Lost and Found in the Cathedral of CinemaJeffrey's Recommendations:Scott CairnsTania RunyanDelicate Machinery SuspendedConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show

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  

The Devil Wears Prada 2, Survivor 50 (shocking), Widow's Bay, The Valley (yikes), Hacks, The Comeback: Trust Me A False Prophet, The Princess and the Frog, and Summer House (obviously)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

Show Notes: Zsigmond Fajth is a McKinsey alum and co-founder of Gridd, a company that provides templates for the AI era, specifically for consultants. Zsigmond explains that Gridd is designed for independent consultants, leveraging his experience at McKinsey where he modernized client communication tools. Introducing Gridd Zsigmond mentions the creation of McKinsey's PowerPoint toolbar and the Pyramid add-in, which helped consultants create interactive presentations. He discusses the transition from traditional templates to AI-driven templates, aiming to serve a broader audience beyond McKinsey. Gridd's AI Templates Zsigmond describes Gridd's AI templates as having flexible layouts that auto-expand as content is added, solving issues with static PowerPoint templates. The templates include embedded AI prompts that can be copied and pasted into various AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot. He explains that the templates are designed to accommodate content in a format that can be easily integrated into the AI tools.  Gridd's Basic Setup Zsigmond demonstrates both the flexible layouts and the integration with AI tools. He shows the template library, which includes 260 templates covering various use cases like boxes, matrices, process flows, funnels, pyramids, and charts. The templates are designed to look like best practice consulting charts, with 60 charts being traditional Microsoft charts and the rest in a special format. Gridd's Special Formats Zsigmond highlights the special format, which includes elements like tables with blue boxes and sub-headers, typical of consulting slides. Gridd has a variety of templates, including frameworks, text, shapes, and quantitative info charts like column charts, bar charts, and waterfall charts.   Adding Rows Gridd's Flexible Layouts Zsigmond demonstrates how to insert a new page with a Gridd element, add columns or rows, and resize elements to maintain alignment. The flexible layouts allow for quick edits without manual alignment, saving time and effort. He shows how to add additional levels to a pyramid framework and delete levels as needed, making it easy to adjust the structure. The auto-expanding capability saves templates by allowing them to accommodate more content without creating multiple versions. Expanding Copy and Paste  Gridd Integration with AI Tools Zsigmond explains the process of using Gridd's custom prompts with AI tools like ChatGPT to generate content for the templates. The custom prompts include instructions on the layout and content format, ensuring the AI generates content that fits the template. Rearranging Columns Generating and Integrating Prompts Zsigmond demonstrates how to copy the prompt, paste it into ChatGPT, and specify the source of information to generate an executive summary.  Using AI Prompt The generated content is then copied and pasted back into the Gridd template, which formats it automatically.  Paste Prompt in ChatGPT Zsigmond contrasts Gridd's approach with traditional templates, which overdetermine output or require manual edits that are time-consuming. Paste into Gridd Gridd's approach allows for quick algorithmic edits, making it faster and more reliable to add or modify content than always using AI. The built-in prompts ensure consistent output and reduce the need for long and token-intensive layout generation. Zsigmond demonstrates how to modify existing templates to specify dimensions and content, making it easier to generate accurate and detailed pages. Gridd Pricing Packages Zsigmond outlines the pricing packages for Grid templates, including a free trial, an essentials package, and a full template package. The free trial includes the add-in and 23 templates, allowing users to test the tool without commitment. The essentials package, priced at $69, includes 60 layouts and is available with lifetime access. The full package, priced at $269, includes 260 layouts and 60 charts, also with lifetime access. All packages come with a 30 days satisfaction guarantee. Zsigmond mentions a launch promotion offering 33% off for Unleashed listeners, bringing the prices down to $49 for the essentials and $169 for the full package.  Promo code: UNLEASHED Timestamps: 02:42: Overview of Gridd's AI Templates  04:16: Demonstration of Gridd's Template Library 08:02: Editing and Customizing Templates in Gridd  13:02: Integration with AI Tools for Content Generation 22:55: Advantages of Gridd's Approach  23:09: Pricing and Availability of Gridd Templates Links: Gridd website: www.griddtemplates.com This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-644-zsigmond-fajth-gridd-smart-templates-for-the-ai-era/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.  

Originally Aired May 8, 2026: Happy Walleye Opener! You WILL eat these gushers. Everything you wanna know about people's weird hobbies. Listen & subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music. For more, visit https://www.93x.com/half-assed-morning-show/Follow the Half-Assed Morning Show:Twitter/X: @93XHAMSFacebook: @93XHAMSInstagram: @93XHAMSEmail the show: HAMS93X@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I admire and respect Richard Jobson's contributions to the arts and civic life enormously. From where I sit, there's a fearlessness and determination to evolve, to try new things, to experiment, to challenge the sometimes narrow, traditional notions of what it means to be artistic, to resist those whose purpose in life is to sit in judgement and to redefine success and failure with more comradeship and less derision. To me, it's clear that his respect for the past is genuine and forthright, yet the present and the future have always been where the opportunities lie for a fulfilling life.My opinion was cemented having been able to spend some time around him when the Au Pairs recently supported The Skids on their Absolute Game tour. I have to say a massive thank you to Richard, The Skids and Paul Aspey for their welcome, friendship and professionalism from the off.It's pretty wild to think that when The Skids, one of the cohorts of the early punk scene that remains hugely influential, broke up he was just 21 years old. This is such a great chat to try and delve into how Richard has navigated through the world.https://www.iwannajumplikedeedee.comI Wanna Jump Like Dee Dee is the music podcast that does music interviews differently. Giles Sibbald talks to musicians, DJ's and producers about how they use an experimental mindset in every part of their lives.- brought to you from the mothership of the experimental mindset™- cover art by Giles Sibbald - doodle logo and art by Tide Adesanya, Coppie and Paste

Plus: Congrats to our giveaway winner, SLOMW OC intel, Taylor's custody hearing, The cursed Bachelorette season may air after all, Whitney Leavitt departs SLOMW, and everyone in Maui has seen the housewives.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

Niki, Lotus, and John celebrate 100 episodes and discuss GameStop's potential purchase of eBay, usTwo's CEO saying some wild stuff into a microphone, the final death of Paste Games, and more!00:00:00 Intros & At Least It's Friday00:06:05 GameStop could be prepping for an eBay takeover00:13:50 Saudi Arabia is divesting from some entertainment properties00:20:36 Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions00:24:39 MTG: Arena devs unionize00:28:48 usTwo CEO speaks way too candidly about labor relations within company00:39:45 GreedFall dev Spiders being liquidated; mismanagement alleged00:44:22 GameMaker integrates with Claude Code00:48:00 The program is interrupted by Niki's neighborhood "Snacks Man"00:51:55 Mac Minis are super expensive now because of AI00:58:58 Last Flag not continuing content updates or console development01:05:15 Thick as Thieves gets shorter, cheaper01:08:08 AV Club Games is no more, which spells the end of Paste Games01:14:50 Flotsam is a cell-shaded city builder on sea that Lotus really likes01:22:22 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is playing with dolls01:36:00 CorgiSpace is a collection from one of the medium's most prolific creators01:42:44 Titanium Court avoids Balatro time suck because of reading01:44:00 Niki continues to build a NAS01:54:55 We answer your Hive Questions for Episode 10003:06:40 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

What does the word "Mormon" even mean anymore? 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

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A viral cut and past Facebook post on property taxes in Texas gets some general things right but perpetuates the biggest misunderstanding there is: Who raises your property tax burden?Here's the post:Hypothetically…….. I'm being taxed on money I never made. Let that sink in. If I bought my property outright for $120,000 in 2001 Now the county says it's worth $499,100. Did I sell it? No. Did I make a profit? No. Did I get a check for $499,100? No. But my taxes jumped like I did. That's the problem. This isn't income. This isn't cash. This is a number someone decided on paper — and now I'm being billed for it. If my stock portfolio doubles, I don't pay taxes until I sell. If my income doesn't increase, I don't magically owe more income tax. So why does owning a home work differently? Why am I being taxed on unrealized gains? A house isn't just an investment — it's where people live. And this system means you can do everything right, pay off your home, and still get squeezed harder every year because of a number you never turned into money. You don't truly own something if you can be taxed out of it. This isn't about “services” or “inflation.” It's about being charged for value you never received. And people are starting to notice.  COPY & PASTE this to Your page, this needs to be on everyone's mind…With few exceptions, the increased appraised value of your property did NOT raise your property taxes, local politicians did. They get away with it year after year because people think it was the appraisal that did it – and many politicians expressly lie to the public to perpetuate this blame shifting. Read more here.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Governor Abbott tells Houston PD it had better get with the ICE program and until it does, the money is “no longer flowing.”  And, the City of Austin also changed its policing policy with ICE and is facing big money losses. It is negotiating with Gov. Abbott.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

This week, we cover chapter 27 of The Hallmarked Man. (Kenz was ill when we were meant to record the second half of this episode together.) We discuss Robin and Murphy looking at a house, Lindsay and Pools deep dive into whether Strike is a bastard to Midge, and include the partner's chat we recorded for episode 15.Next episode (7 May): Chapters 28-30Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Faith is an element of society that intersects with a lot of other structures of power and privilege -- So what do we need to think about when incorporating real-world religions into our fantasy worlds and stories? Guest Vaishnavi Patel joins us to discuss Using cultures of faith respectfully but not fearfully! From gender roles to the afterlife, from guiding moral compasses to provoking conflict, religion has the potential to affect many different components of your characters' lives, whether they are themselves particularly devout or not. Does it put restrictions on their bodily autonomy, the jobs they can hold, or their social class? What role do religious rituals play in daily life -- or in holidays and special events? We also discuss how these considerations can influence character arcs, like crises of faith, redemption arcs, and social reformation. [Transcript for Episode 179] Our Guest: Vaishnavi Patel is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Kaikeyi, Goddess of the River, and Ten Incarnations of Rebellion. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Bustle, Paste, Ms. Magazine, and Buzzfeed. She is a lawyer specializing in constitutional law and civil rights, including issues of gender and racial justice. She has lived in five states in the last five years, but Chicago is home.

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel discuss Tangled (2010), the 50th animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios and one of Rachel's favorites. Based on the fairytale of Rapunzel, this coming-of-age tale features songs from Disney veteran Alan Menken and impressive computer animation. Although Erin and Rachel disagree about the viability of the romantic plot, they agree that Mother Gothel is an effective villain and Pascal is a delightful sidekick. Episode References 羽静. (2014, August 4). Imagining Disney's Tangled (Full Documentary). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaeG79Y0-GM Afonasina, S. (2013). Tangled Gender Issues. Overthinking It. https://www.overthinkingit.com/2013/03/18/tangled-gender-issues/ Amin, S. (2024). Feminist witnessing: Everywhere all at once: Coercive control and the impacts of feminist law reform efforts on popular culture. Australian Feminist Law Journal, 50(1), 49-64. doi: 10.1080/13200968.2024.2366776 Behrendt, M. 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Interview: ‘Tangled' Directors Talk About Creating Disney's 50th Animated Feature. Geeks of Doom. https://geeksofdoom.com/2011/03/27/interview-tangled-directors-talk-about-creating-disneys-50th-animated-feature Davis, A. M. (2014). Handsome heroes and vile villains: Men in Disney's feature animation. John Libbey & Company. Dunaway, M. (2013, December 12). Kristen Bell: A Hollywood Princess. Paste. https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/amc/amc-preferred-premier-seating-paid-subscribers-best-seats Goldstein, E. (2022, December 9). Disney's Tangled. Medium. https://medium.com/@eliza.goldstein/reformist-or-reductive-gender-in-disneys-tangled-33f2a873666b Graham, B. (2010, July 23). SDCC 2010: Disney Animators Panel on TANGLED. Collider. https://collider.com/comic-con-tangled-panel-disney-byron-howard-nathan-greno-glen-keane/ Graham, B. (2010, September 28). Alan Menken Interview TANGLED. Collider. https://collider.com/alan-menken-interview-tangled/ Graham, B. (2010, November 22). Animation Director Glen Keane Exclusive Interview TANGLED. Collider. https://collider.com/glen-keane-interview-tangled/ Greno, N., & Howard, B. (Directors). (2010). Tangled [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios. Hammond, P. (2010, September 9). Oscar's Animation Race Just Got 'Tangled'. Deadline. https://deadline.com/2010/09/oscars-animation-race-just-got-tangled-66061/ Hill, J. (2005, November 3). “Rapunzel Unbraided” gets retooled. Jim Hill Media. https://limegreen-loris-912771.hostingersite.com/rapunzel-unbraided-gets-retooled/ Kapurch, K. (2015). Rapunzel loves Merida: Melodramatic expressions of lesbian girlhood and teen romance in Tangled, Brave, and femslash. Journal of Lesbian Studies, 19(4), 436-453. doi: 10.1080/10894160.2015.1057079 Komaniecki, R. [@Komaniecki_R]. (2024, June 17). I've spent weeks listening to every single song from every single Disney animated musical… [Post]. X. https://x.com/Komaniecki_R/status/1802808419587616924 Kurtti, J. (2015). The Art of Tangled. Chronicle Books LLC. The Late Late Show with James Corden. (2021, December 7). Zachary Levi Faked Being British To Land Disney Role. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrNmXftckMg Markovitz, A. (2010, November 24). How did Rapunzel become 'Tangled'? Directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard set the record straight. Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/article/2010/11/24/tangled-rapunzel-nathan-greno-byron-howard/ McCarthy, T. (2010, November 7). 'Tangled' – Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/tangled-film-review-42752/ Minow, N. (2013, January 10). Interview: Glen Keane of ‘Tangled'. Belief Net. https://web.archive.org/web/20130110021537/http://blog.beliefnet.com/moviemom/2010/11/interview-glen-keane-of-tangle.html Miraudo, S. (2010, December 27). Interview: Nathan Greno and Byron Howard; directors of Tangled. 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Plus: Hacks season 5, Survivor 50, The Emperor's New Groove, Heated Rivalry AGAIN, The Drama, Land Man, The Martian, Apollo 13, The Righteous Gemstones, The Real Housewives of Potomac, Wild Dark Shore, Margo's Got Money Troubles, ER and Deadloch season 2.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

Let me be real with you for a second. I used to be the guy saying "I don't have time to learn another tool." I said the same thing about social media back in 2012, and I paid for it. Every single time I waited, I left money, time, and momentum on the table. So when AI started picking up speed, I made a decision: I was going all in, not as some tech bro, but as a business owner who needed to do more with less and still get home for dinner. In this solo episode, I am giving you my full AI playbook. No fluff, no theory, just 7 tips, tools, and tactics you can actually deploy this week to grow faster, reclaim your time, and build the kind of business that works for your life. Here is why this matters right now. While you are listening to this, your competitor might be running what is essentially a 10-person operation for $30 a month using AI. That gap is opening up fast, and the entrepreneurs who figure this out now are going to be playing a completely different game than everyone else in 12 months. The stats back it up. Entrepreneurs using AI are saving 310 hours a year. That is 13 full days back in your life. Productivity is up 40% on average, and for every $1 invested in AI, businesses are seeing $3.70 in return. This is not a gamble. This is the safest bet you can make right now. Here are the 7 moves I am breaking down in this episode: Tip 1: AI as Your Content Second Brain — Use AI to draft emails, posts, pitches, and outlines, then add your own voice on top. You are the editor, not the writer. Tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Jasper. Tip 2: Automate Customer Communications — Build an AI-powered FAQ sequence for your top 5 customer questions. Set it up once and let it run while you sleep. Tools: Intercom, Manychat, HubSpot AI, Tidio. Tip 3: Market Research & Competitor Intelligence — Use AI to surface your competitor's biggest customer complaints in minutes and build your marketing around every single one. Tools: Perplexity AI, Claude with web search. Tip 4: Automate Operations with AI Agents — Map your most time-consuming weekly task and automate it. Run a one-person company like a 50-person operation. Tools: Zapier AI, Make.com, n8n. Tip 5: AI for Financial Forecasting — Export 12 months of revenue, paste it into Claude, and ask it to analyze trends, find growth opportunities, and flag risks. No CFO needed. Tools: Fathom, Digits, Claude. Tip 6: Multiply Your Sales Output — Before every sales call, paste your prospect's LinkedIn into Claude and get their top challenges and conversation openers ready. Tools: Apollo.io, Clay, Lavender. Tip 7: Build Your Personal AI Operating System — Write a brain dump of your role, goals, and challenges. Paste it into Claude every Monday and use it as your strategic advisor for the week. Tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Notion AI. The biggest truth bomb I can drop on you is this: AI will not replace entrepreneurs who are great at human connection. But it will absolutely replace entrepreneurs who refuse to use it. The Balanced, Fulfilling, Badass life is about working smarter so you can pour your energy into what actually matters, your relationships, your health, and your purpose. AI handles the work a machine can do so you can do the work only you can do. Start with one tip from this episode. Just one. The one that made you think "oh yeah, I need that." Open Claude or ChatGPT in the next 24 hours, paste in your biggest business challenge, and treat it like an advisor who never sleeps and never judges you. You will be surprised at what comes back. Listen to the full episode and get all the tools, resources, and action steps mentioned today over at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ . And if this one hit home, share it with one person still sleeping on AI. Be the one who wakes them up. That is Happy Hustlin'. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. 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Calling prison a BravoCon Meet and Greet is wild workFind the Summer House debrief and more SLOMW mess on our bonus feed.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

On this episode, we discuss ELLA MCCAY, which -- based on its poster -- is a movie about a woman having trouble with her shoe. Hmn. That can't be right. Well, whatever it's about, it's made by the legendary James L. Brooks, so we can be sure it'll have a clear plot, strong themes, and a comprehensible emotional throughline! 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 Ella McCay Recommended in this episode: Dan: Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) Stu: American Cyborg: Steel Warrior (1993) Elliott: The Cotton Club: Encore (2019 new edit)

You probably thought we forgot the hedgehog beat! We were just biding our time. Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, SONIC. We welcome our returning Senior Hedgehog Correspondent, Jamelle Bouie, who absolutely does not have anything more important to do than extend this bit, to discuss Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Why does a movie about a fast hedgehog have this much plot, and why is it all so boilerplate? We get into it. 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 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Recommended in this episode: Dan: The Color of Money (1986) Stu: Pillion (2025) Elliott: Heat Lightning (1934) Jamelle Bouie: Wuthering Heights (1939)