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New panel with Audrianna (RN), Alex (paramedic), Casey (paramedic) and Micah (paramedic)What do the ER nurses like to get in the hand-off report from EMS?Audrianna likes to hear clear, concise reports. How ambulatory was the patient on scene? Casey recalls from years ago how the ER nurses didn't understand enough about what EMS did, that always made giving reports more difficult and how that has improved over the yearsI always try and give new EMT's the freedom to struggle through giving reports so they can practice and improve without cutting them off or making them feel rushedGiving report is a difficult aspect of the job, especially when it's a critical trauma patient and you are giving report to a room full of peopleIt's easy to get in a rush to move the patient over, but we need to give EMS the time to give report - It's a big part of our day that allows us to build the team rapport between EMS and the EDAlex talks about the perspective going from a busy private ambulance to a slower county system We talk about differences in nurse workload vs paramedic in the fieldSometimes EMS doesn't fully understand some of the nuances of how and what we use their IV's for in the EDAudrianna talks about how ER nurses are trying to maximize their time while getting report from EMSED charting is a lot more complicated than the fieldI talk about how seeing ambulances when they arrive should be the highest priority for a providerMicah talks about the limits of our ability to obtain accurate information in the field many timesSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.
In the story of God calling Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3, we see that we're not the main character of our story - God is. He's not looking for our ability, but our availability.When God calls: He often comes to meet us where we areIt's grounded in his heart for his peopleIt often meets our insecurities---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:30AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care
TranscriptHey thereSo I am walking the backside of this little meadow, forested area where my mom livesIt's on the edges of old farmland and I'm about to hop over a split rail fence, which is a little awkward, it's a little tallThere's some, a lot of native plants around here, and also some volunteers from elsewhereOregon ash and cottonwood, willow, aspenThere's a grove of hawthorn in full flowerThis is a place where deer hang outFloods in the winterIt's marshy where I am right nowI could probably set up a tent back hereIt's quietI've just come back from the far east side of the stateI was off grid, down in a canyon for four days, in some pretty crazy country, working on a project and just existing reallyI think it was probably the least I've interacted with screens and media in maybe a decadeI didn't really have cell phone signal for about a week and a half, pretty intentionallyI basically just didn't turn my phone on unless I needed navigationAnd then there were three nights and four days when I was down in the bottom of this canyon where I really didn't do anything at allI just kind of existed down thereAte food and had a little fire now and thenWatched the light changeAnd it was beautiful and hard, easy, lonely, quiet, all the thingsAnd I've been thinking a lot about why I do what I do, my work as an artist and personI don't want to think about it too much, but doing something like that made me really consider a lot about why I make things, share things, live the way I doThere's just a lot thereThere's a lot of assumptions, a lot of reasons I've been doing stuff for yearsA lot of time passed, a lot of habits, that kind of thingNow I'm in the Grove of CottonwoodsIt's kind of a flood groveSome reeds back in hereMaybe there's sedgesSo I don't have a lot of answers about why, but I think I discovered a new language of some kind down in that canyonDefinitely a new relationship with myselfThere wasn't much to hide down thereTurns out being alone for long periods of time is pretty toughI mean, I've done it before, but this was different somehowIt's really good to do, but it's not easy sometimesParts of it aren't easyParts of it are really incredibleIt's always funny to be alone in a place like that and run into a person once in a while and realize that pretty much everybody else is out there with other peopleIt really got me thinking about the reasons why people do things and why I do thingsFor me, a lot of it is to get away from loneliness, actuallyFrom being alone with my own thoughtsPartially because they can be boringPartially because it's really not maybe the healthiest long term to always just be alone with one's own thoughtsBut I think that there's something really deep thereAnd I don't consume much mediaI mean, maybe a podcast every two or three daysSometimes I don't listen to one for a week or soBut something I thought was really strange down there is I had songs that I hadn't listened to for many days just repeatedly looping in my headAnd it was almost like my mind was just spinning in neutral, trying to find something stimulating to remember or to latch on toOr maybe it was just digesting everythingMy friend Martin said metabolizing, which I really likeActually metabolizing the experiences that I've hadAnd I think it takes a really silent, open, empty space without any direction, honestlyNo structureNo one else aroundNo informationJust the sun rising and settingAnd sitting in places like that really makes me reconsider kind of my whole life.Why do I do what I do? Why do I want to share writing and recordings with people? What's really at the base of all that? What need of mine is being met? Am I doing it as a means to an end? Or am I doing it as an end in and of itself? And I've decided pretty conclusively that I want to do things in my life that are an end in and of themselvesI don't want to be chasing different activities for a lot of my life because they're giving me something that's not inside of the activity itselfAnd I think I do want to share what I make, but it's difficult to know whether that's worthwhile or not for othersAnd so I decided that I'll do it for my own joy and my own insightsAnd if others want to come along for the ride and see what's thereI mean, I've been doing it this way all along, but I think that there's always these shadow sides, like hidden unconscious sides of any activity or anything a person does that aren't fully available to them unless they sit and really delve into the whyAnd an activity I've been doing recently is asking myself why seven or eight times about something really gets down to the root of what's going onIt's hardI feel like my mind wants to squirm away from those kinds of inquiriesBut I think it's pretty necessary and helpful in the long runI'm leaning on a tree and there's moss on itIt's youngWhat happened is it fell overProbably got blown overThat happened a while agoThe original shoot has since been pruned off by the tree itselfIt's broken off and healed offAnd right above it, the tree is totally horizontal from where it fellAnd right above that crook, there's another strong, young stem coming out at a 90 degree angleAnd there is one back further, too, before this one was the main apical meristem, I think is what it's called, which I learned about in my pruning work over the last couple of monthsAnd that one's now 20 feet tall and the roots are still somehow connectedAnd in fact, the trees put down more roots to stabilize and this tree is probably going to be here a long time nowIt's nice to see that when things get knocked over, they can get up againThat's kind of how I felt this last yearLots of knocking over, getting up againI think I can hear seven different birds singing right nowThanks for listening. 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Preparing Law Firms for an AI-Enabled Future: An Interview with John Johnston of PeopleIT In this episode of Legal Marketing Radio, Chip LaFleur speaks with John Johnston, co-founder of PeopleIT, about preparing law firms for an AI-enabled future. They discuss the importance of data architecture, the integration of AI tools, and the significance of having rigorous, repeatable processes in place. John emphasizes the need for proper training and accountability of teams, especially when dealing with sensitive data. The conversation also touches on practical steps law firms can take now to set themselves up for successful AI implementation in the future. Additionally, John shares insights into optimizing case management software and leveraging data for better decision-making and enhanced operational efficiency. 00:00 Introduction to Legal Marketing Radio 00:04 Meet John Johnston: Co-Founder of PeopleIT 00:08 The Role of AI in Law Firms 00:24 John's Background and PeopleIT's Mission 02:35 AI Readiness and Business Value 04:41 Technology Stack in Legal Practices 05:25 Security and Data Management 11:01 Leveraging Case Management Software 17:07 Practical Steps for AI Implementation 21:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
JOIN US ON PATREON About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. Skips: Luigi Mangione retains Harvey Weinstein's prison consultant Craig Rothfeld, [Page Six] ‘Devastated' Meghan Markle shares rare home videos of Archie and Lilibet while mourning death of dog Guy [Page Six] Mindy Kaling Calls Meghan Markle Backlash ‘Unnecessary' and a ‘Waste of Time' After Appearing in Her Netflix Series ‘With Love, Meghan' [Variety] JIMMY KIMMEL GIDDY UP, SELENA!!! Gifts Singer 'Daddy Saddle' For Engagement [TMZ] Jeremy Strong's Golden Globes 2025 Bucket Hat Wasn't Just About Fashion, It Was About Acting [VF] Blake Lively's Lawyers Say Justin Baldoni Legal Battle Is ‘Not a Feud' Over ‘It Ends With Us' Creative Differences, Criticize ‘More Attacks' From Baldoni's Team, [Variety] Lady Gaga Celebrates 'Die With a Smile' Collab with Bruno Mars Hitting No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, [Just Jared] Kelly Ripa Gets Booed by Live with Kelly and Mark Audience When She Admits She Doesn't Like Thin Mints, [People] It's Official: Selena Gomez Is in Her Bridal Style Era, [Us Weekly] Main Stories: ‘RHONJ' star Jennifer Aydin removed from cruise ship gig after viral Jersey Mike's meltdown: ‘We made adjustments', [Page Six] Jennifer Lopez 'Wants to Close the Door' After Ben Affleck Divorce: 'Fairy Tale Turned Out to Be a Nightmare' (Exclusive), [People] Angelina Jolie felt her ‘light was dimmed' before finally settling Brad Pitt divorce, [Page Six] Angelina Jolie felt her ‘light was dimmed' before finally settling Brad Pitt divorce, [Page Six] PALISADES FIRE CELEBRITY HOMES AT MAJOR RISK AS FIRE SPREADS, [TMZ] THE OPPENHEIM GROUP NOT JUST CRUSHIN' REAL ESTATE … Window Barricade Falls On Pedestrian [TMZ] HUGH JACKMAN SUTTON FOSTER ROMANCE OFFICIAL Hand-In-Hand Date Night!!! [TMZ] Justin and Hailey Bieber Have Experienced a ‘Total Shift' in Marriage After Son's Birth: Source (Exclusive), [Us Weekly] Lala Kent's Former Assistant Jessica Walter Speaks Out, Addresses Her Sudden Exit From 'Give Them Lala' Podcast & Why She Quit Working For 'VPR' Star, [Just Jared]
This is one of my favourite mediations especially if you want to connect with your innate authenticity Authenticity is not just about showing up as ourselves in front of other peopleIt is really about accepting who you are authentically and then starting to express yourselfThat's what this meditation will do for youTune in to listenIf you are a creative entrepreneur and want to start or grow your business by unleashing the power of your creativity, apply for 1:1 coaching with Shalvika here:https://calendly.com/shalvika/bloomSupport the Show.
Chaos descends on the Jonas Brothers while tensions brew amongst the aging trio. As ticket sales dwindle and their contrived relationship drama threatens the chaste archetypes Disney forced on them, can the band even survive Obama's first term in office? Palestine Resources: Eating For Free BDS Episode w/ Alex V Green [Part 1] Eating For Free BDS Episode w/ Alex V Green [Part 2] Where the Palestinian Political Project Goes from Here [NewYorker] The Second Week [TheNewInquiry] “We Cannot Cross Until We Carry Each Other” [JewishCurrents] Good Morning Gaza [TheBaffler] This could be my last report from Gaza [Mondoweiss] Official BDS Movement Site Palestine Aid Links: Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) Anera (Anera) About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson Episode Sources: EXCLUSIVE: Joe Jonas, Taylor Swift Call It Quits, 10/08/08 [Us Weekly] Taylor Swift: Joe Jonas Dumped Me Over 27-Second Phone Call, 11/06/08 [Just Jared] Joe Jonas Explains Split from Taylor Swift, 11/14/08 [People] Miley Cyrus Still Hates Nick Jonas?, 11/03/08 [Just Jared] Obama daughters jam with Jonas Bros., 01/19/09 [Politico] Jonas Brothers on Barbara Walters Special, 02/22/2009 [ONTD] Jonas Brothers mania sweeps Hollywood as sibling stars turn out to premiére of new film, 02/25/09 [DM] Taylor Swift Outsells the Jonas Brothers, 03/04/09 [NYT] Miley Cyrus Explains Why She Wrote About Nick Jonas, 03/09/09 [MTV] Jonas Brothers' Fourth Album Due June 15, 03/18/09 [Billboard] Joe Jonas & Camilla Belle: So Shady, 03/27/09 [TMZ] Meet John Mayer's New Gal Pal, 04/24/09 [People] The New Older Woman in Joe Jonas' Life, 04/29/09 [TMZ] Boy Band Is Starting to Feel the Heat, 05/24/09 [NYT] VIDEO: Jonas Brother electrifies Hill, 06/24/09 [Politico] Kevin Jonas Gets Engaged!, 07/01/09 [People] It's Official: Joe Jonas and Camilla Belle Have Split, 07/27/09 [People] Joe Jonas breaks down in tears on stage after split from sweetheart Camilla Belle, 07/28/09 [DM] Jonas Brothers are tireless for their fans, 09/11/09 [CHRON] Kevin Jonas Chooses His Best Men, 09/22/09 [People] Nick Jonas Recording Solo Album, Jonas Brothers Deny Breakup, 10/30/2009 [Billboard] Jonas Brothers Back To Disney For New Season, 11/09/09 [Billboard] Demi Lovato Denies Dating Joe Jonas, 11/05/09 [OK!] The Jonas Brothers Promote Xbox 360, 11/19/09 [NYT] Jonas Review, Video Game, 12/09/09 [IGN] Nick Jonas Discusses His 'Fascination With The President', 12/08/09 [MTV] REVEALED: NICK JONAS'S TOP 5 SECRETS!, 12/14/09 [Tiger Beat] Nick Jonas Says Brother Kevin Is 'Really Enjoying' Wedding Planning, 12/14/09 [MTV] Kevin Jonas Marries in Fairytale Setting, 12/19/09 [People] Nick Jonas Balancing Brothers With Solo Band, Tour, 12/22/09 [Billboard] Kevin Jonas - with a different kind of commitment ring - enjoys a sun-kissed honeymoon after his wintry wedding, 12/22/09 [DM] Nick Jonas and The Administration: An unlikely alliance, 12/30/09 [NJ]
One of the things my ideal clients tell me before we start working together is that they are afraid of who they will become when they start making high-cash months. It's understandable. Think about all the stories we hear about being rich or rich people. “Rich people are evil.” “Rich people are greedy.” “Who do they think they are?!” Most of those stories are pretty negative. Who wants to be called a bad person, greedy, or arrogant? NO ONE. So you start sabotaging yourself, maybe change a business strategy (that's been working very well), or avoid doing the things you know you should be doing. It's your subconscious mind trying to keep you safe and it's your job to show your mind that actually, it is safe. Join me in today's podcast episode as I talk about common beliefs that stop my clients from stepping into the high-cash months, how they manifest in their life, and how to nurture your subconscious mind to feel safe stepping into your next level of wealth. Topics covered on Making High-Cash Months:One of the most predominant beliefs that my clients have to break through to start making high-cash monthsNegative beliefs many people have about being rich or rich peopleIt's not the money that changes you as a personDifferent ways you might be sabotaging yourself when you start making high-cash months Shocking things that people told me when I started making 20K monthsHow to nurture your subconscious mind so you can access the high-cash month and feel safeWhat is an evidence bank and why do you need to create itHow does your RAS (Reticular Activating System) workWhy did I shift away from monetary focus and you should tooConnect with Bec:Apply to work with meLet's connect on Instagram baby! @_rebeccahaydon_Follow me on Facebook: Rebecca Haydon – Mindset Coach & HypnotistCatch me on YouTube: Rebecca HaydonQuote:“It's not the money that changes you as a person. You get to decide what that looks like. You choose your behavior, you choose your thoughts, you choose your feelings.”More about Higher Self & I:Higher Self & I is the podcast for ambitious female entrepreneurs who are ready to achieve and sustain mind-blowing results in their biz. It's a show that will release you of your victim mindset and give you complete freedom and energy to jump into the self you always knew you could be. Each week, Rebecca Haydon will help you lock your mindset into gear and empower you to step into the person you always knew you were meant to be – a bad-ass CEO who is here to claim her freaking millionaire life!
The Mad Greek restaurant in Moscow, Idaho, has responded to a report in People magazine claiming that an Idaho murder suspect named Bryan Kohberger was connected to the victims of his crimes by stating that the report is "not true." Here's the statement from the Mad Greek's Facebook page: The news/media should really do their due diligence before running a story with completely fabricated information. This will be my only response to this story from People… It is not true. This person who wants their 5 minutes of fame has now caused a whole bunch of extra work for myself and the investigators. I also have not forbidden employees from speaking to reporters. We all decided collectively to support the families and not share anything that could potentially harm the investigation or cause the families more stress. To all media/reporters/internet sleuths, etc.. please allow us to grieve the loss of our friends and co workers. This has been incredibly hard on us. With our phones ringing off the hook, reporters banging on my door at my private residence and “hunting” down employees as well as showing up constantly at the restaurant, we have not been afforded the time to grieve. Please stop calling, messaging, knocking and showing up. I personally will not be doing any interviews or entertaining wild accusations at this time. My employees also feel the same! To all others, please don't believe everything you read. If it's not coming from the courts or the police, wait until it does or doesn't before judging. To everyone who has supported myself, my family and my employees, thank you. Your kind words and support help us get through each day while we navigate these unknown times. Respectfully, Jackie Fischer Mad Greek The worker stated that there was nothing fishy about Kohberger, but that he stood out due to the fact that he had a strict vegan order and wanted to make sure the meals in his order did not come into contact with any animal products. People magazine also said that an Instagram account that has since been deleted and appeared to belong to Kohberger tracked the victims of the stabbings in Idaho who were Mogen, Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves. A senior writer for the publication People named Steve Helling stated that Kohberger messaged at least one of the female victims. Follow Tony Brueski on Twitter https://twitter.com/tonybpod 4 Killed For What is a production of True Crime Today; listen & sub to True Crime Today Here: https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133023 If you have information about the Moscow, Idaho murders: Tip Line: 208-883-7180 Email: tipline@ci.moscow.id.us Digital Media: http://fbi.gov/moscowidah
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Get your daily briefing of the latest Caribbean News Headlines. Learn more about the happenings and events of the region every weekday.Caribbean Headlines•Monkeypox: Us Declares Outbreak A Public Health Emergency•UN Head Whips Oil Companies For Making Massive Profits On Backs Of Poor People•Brazil: Court Overturns Convictions Of 4 Men Found Guilty Of Club Fire That Killed 242 People•It's Election Day In St Kitts And Nevis•US Economic Development Administration Assigns $6.7m To Puerto Rico For Job Training•Cuba More Than Quadruples Dollar/Peso Exchange Rate•Six New Species Of Miniature Frogs Discovered In MexicoThese and other stories on today's Pulse of the Caribbean-Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, August 5, 2022.
Aaron's rod, or staff, played an important part in God's plan to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. In ancient Israelite culture, a rod was a symbol of authority. Shepherds used rods to guide and correct their flocks.The background of this story is that the people of Israel have challenged the authority of Aaron. In Numbers 17 we read of how God had quelled the rebellion of Korah and his followers. Even after God destroyed the rebels against Moses and Aaron, there were still challenges against their authority. There were especially challenges to Aaron's position as high priest.More complaints from the peopleIt is in this context of so much rebellion and revolt that the Lord in Numbers 17 graciously and lovingly will yet give one more clear sign to the people whom He would have serve in the priestly office.God commanded Moses to have the leader of each tribe of Israel bring his rod or staff to the tent of meeting, with Aaron's rod representing the tribe of Levi. Each of the twelve leaders was to have his name inscribed on his rod. The Lord told Moses, “Buds will sprout on the staff belonging to the man I choose. Then I will finally put an end to the people's murmuring and complaining against you”So twelve rods or tree sticks, were gathered, each one with their tribe's name on it and brought to Moses. And what was Moses to do with the twelve rods? Numbers 17:4-7 tells us that Moses was to lay them before the LORD before the ark of the covenant, and the promise and word of God was that He would cause one of them to blossom, making clear as to who was to be the priestly tribe of God's choosing.Numbers 17:5 And the staff of the man whom I choose shall sprout. Thus I will make to cease from me the grumblings of the people of Israel, which they grumble against you.”They left their rods before the Lord, and in the morning “Aaron's staff, representing the tribe of Levi, had sprouted, budded, blossomed, and produced ripe almonds” (verse 8). Aaron's rod didn't just sprout buds; it brought forth flowers and fruit, a clear demonstration of the power of the One who gives life. Verse 10 says, “And the Lord said to Moses: ‘Place Aaron's staff permanently before the Ark of the Covenant to serve as a warning to rebels. This should put an end to their complaints against me and prevent any further deaths.'”What happened to the rodNumbers 17:8 And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.The rod had some parts were in bud, others in bloom, and others had fruited.It is clear from the last verses of this chapter [Numbers 17:12-13] that the people received the message from God. Finally the people realized their sin in challenging Aaron's role.Isaiah 11:1 foretells in view of Christ Jesus, “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him.”Don't you find it beautiful how this scripture of Numbers 17 points us to Jesus Christ the Saviour?That rod, Aaron's rod, was the only one that bloomed meaning that the owner of the rod that bloomed blossoms and yielded almonds was the one chosen by Him, the Lord, to be the leader of the Levites and the High Priest.What is it we carry in the world we live in? Is it barren and ordinary much like the staffs of other people? Or is it the living and fruitful?Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.Let us each examine our lives. Are we producing fruit that will bring honour and glory to Christ? Despite our various backgrounds or disadvantages, the budded rod is a symbol of God's power to enable us to bear fruit for Him that will last forever. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myeveningdevotional.substack.com
Zach Haptonstall discusses what a 1031 tax-deferred exchange is, and how he implemented this strategy to grow and scale not only his portfolio but also his investor's wealth while reducing tax liability. Josh and Zach also talk about vertical integration, growing and scaling a business, hiring employees, the importance of social media and so much more! You don't want to miss this episode of the Creative Capital Podcast. Zach Haptonstall is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity. Zach's main responsibilities as CEO include overseeing all acquisitions, sourcing capital, and building strategic partnerships. In 2018 he founded ZH Multifamily and grew his portfolio to $35M. ZH Multifamily founded the organization, The Phoenix Multifamily Association “PMA” where Zach hosted 200+ members and held monthly speaking and networking events. In order to scale and add experts to the team, he retired from ZH Multifamily and PMA in 2020 and Co-Founded Rise48 Equity. Zach has been a licensed Real Estate Agent in Arizona since 2016. He is also an official member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, a Directors Council Member of GPEC, and is a #1 Best Selling Co-Author of “Success Habits of Super Achievers.” [00:01 - 15:04] Knowing Nothing About Real Estate to Acquiring 100 Million in Properties How Zach started in real estateZach was burned out while working a job in healthcare marketing. He found out about multifamily and syndication after quitting his salaried job in January 2018 How he acquired 27 properties worth over $100 million in the Phoenix market since Even though he was earning 6 figures, Zach was tired of working long hours at a stressful job. After reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad", he looked into real estate and, with a partner, completed a 36 unit deal for $2,500,000 How Zach scaled his business by bringing in the right peopleIt can take time to find the right partners, and it is important to find partners with complementary skill sets To be successful, it is important to have a strong financial foundation and complementary skills in addition to business acumen [15:03 - 29:36 ] Incorporating a 1031 Exchange 1031 exchanges are a way to transfer property ownership into another property, with the goal of deferring capital gains taxThis allows investors to grow their money without paying any taxes while using the benefits of leverage and tax breaks Investors can receive a higher preferred ROI and take advantage of depreciation benefits that offset taxable income Understanding a 1031 exchange timelineYou have 45 days to identify three replacement properties after your relinquished property closes The identified properties do not have to be under contract and you can use an intermediary You have 180 days to close on the replacement property Handling the complex paperwork that goes into a 1031 exchange [29:37 - 44:36 ] The Possibilities of Scaling BIG with a 1031 Exchange While investors can do a partial 1031 exchange if they have sold a property and have funds left over, it's also very complex and risky Zach's competitive advantage The surprising majority of positive investor's responses to a 1031 ExchangeA 1031 exchange makes sense for long-term growth and stability The process of creating relationships and vetting potential investors The key to success is providing quality content that drives people to a CTA [44:37 - 1:00:12] Vertical integration and Creating An In-House Property Management Company Learning to adapt or die Third-party property management companies can experience high turnover rates due to the low-profit margins of the industry How Zach and his team decided to take their business in-house, paying high compensation and offering top benefits to their employees The key things to look for in a property manager How to incentivize staff and create robust bonus structures [1:00:13 - 01:13:39] Wrapping Up! Zach tells a crazy eviction story! Pod Decks Segment Core Four Questions Key Quotes “All the content that we're doing – the goal is to provide quality content and to drive people to a calendar link to set up calls with us. And these are qualified leads, these are people who are interested.” - Zach Haptonstall “The benefit of doing a 1031 Exchange is you are deferring the capital gains tax. This doesn't mean that the tax goes away forever, but you're leveraging all those proceeds into the next deal.” - Zach Haptonstall “Property management is a low-profit margin business, it's operationally intensive. It's a high turnover industry in general. But we wanted to pay the highest compensation, the best benefits to the employee so that we can recruit and retain the best staff – That was our philosophy. So that's what we did.” - Zach Haptonstall Connect with Zach Haptonstall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-haptonstall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rise48equity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise48equity/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0MykmVKnoZVU7cVFPwvcjA/videos Connect with me! You can reach and connect with me on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Youtube You can also email me at Joshferrari901@gmail.com For more information about Ferrari Capital visit us on our website https://www.ferraricapital.com SUBSCRIBE to this podcast for more episodes on how to create your own future through smart and lucrative investments. LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast with someone you know who wants to experience massive growth and success in their business. Listen to our previous episodes here
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Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:creating positive feelings and a sense of rewardgiving you a feeling of purpose and self-worthhelping you connect with other peopleIt could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.Some examples of the things you could try include:saying thank you to someone for something they have done for youasking friends, family or colleagues how they are and really listening to their answerspending time with friends or relatives who need support or companyoffering to help someone you know with DIY or a work projectvolunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care homeBuzzsprout AdBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show
Dr. Sarabeth Berk is the leading expert on hybrid professional identity, and a hybrid professional herself. She was featured in Forbes, and is a TEDx speaker, author of More Than My Title, and recipient of a Colorado Inno on Fire award for her innovative work. Her hybrid title is Creative Disruptor because she works at the intersection of being an artist, researcher, educator, and designer.Through groundbreaking research, Sarabeth developed a one-of-a-kind approach that takes personal branding and career development to a whole new level. Today, she helps professionals discover and articulate their hybrid professional identity and unique value in the workforce. As a result, her clients feel more seen, empowered and confident, and teams recognize each other as more than their job titles, valuing the critical yet different roles of experts, generalists, and hybrids in the workforce.TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:What is your professional identity? This is different from your job title!There are three different types of worker identities: Singularity: Single professional identityMultiplicity: Having many different but separate professional identitiesHybrid: Having intersections of different professional identities which form a new identity (as a result from reintegration via Debrowski's positive disintegration)Having a hybrid career personality is common in gifted peopleIt takes a bit of work to identify your primary set of identities vs. your non primary identities (secondary and tertiary identities)Vann Diagrams help to visualize and understand the intersectionalities of your hybrid professional identityYou have the permission to have a hybrid professional identity!We go through multiple cycles of (career) identities throughout our lives: Phases of explorations followed by achievements of a certain identity.a/r/t (artist, researcher, teacher)Hybridity is a choice and it is developmental.Work is like a three legged stool: 1. Knowing your passion 2. Your purpose, why you do what you do 3. Your identity, who are you when you fallow your passion and purpose.You need to make sense of yourself first! No one is going to make sense for you. Especially in the gifted space. Prefixes:Intra discipline = singleCross and multi disciplinary = separateInter (between) and trans (beyond) disciplinary = hybridityMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Learn more about Sarabeth Berk and her work: morethanmytitle.com | TEDx TalkConnect on Instagram: @morethanmytitle | LinkedInVenn DiagramLearn more about Dabrowski's theories: Episode 33Join the Unleash Monday CommunityUnleashMonday.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/UnleashMonday)
Part of the huge job in successfully building healthy communities lies in accurately identifying behaviors that lead to breakdowns which impede progress. Episode II will explore co-work processes which enable organizations to effectively build and maintain internal trust; while also examining models of coalition development that map targeted, evaluative measures, which create effective collaborations and cultures of trust.Highlights of the EpisodeIn public health, and public health, it's essential to have trust between those who provide services and those who are consumers of servicesIn the line of in working with organ procurement organizations and hospitals and physicians, you know, ultimately, our focus is on these families that have lost a loved oneTrust and integrity, that, for me is foundational trust means everythingTrust is woven into every aspect of what we doYou can tell who people are pretty much in the first 10 secondsIt's not about being successful in your organization, it's about being successful with peopleIt is making sure that you can give everything that you have of yourself, to help them and that gaining something in returnWe have to break down those words and concepts, and perhaps shape them in a way that's culturally appropriate and sound for our communityIf you go into a hospital, and your expectation is for your loved ones life to be saved, and you don't know that they have died, and there has been times where the conversation of organ donation has happened prematurely of a person dyingI started that conversation with my daughter and family. It's in my advanced directive that I'm an organ donorTrust is always talking to that person where they are without any assumptions without trying to push them into a box or categoryProfound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute, a national community building organization whose mission is to establish pathways to lifelong learning and healthy communities at the local, national and global level. MLPN.lifeThe Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com
Part 2 (EP 14)- Culture to retain your People- It's more than just a positive workplace So often we see the needs behind developing a positive culture that empowers people through engagement forgotten in the rush to do business and make money. Now don't get me wrong, you definitely need to make money in the business otherwise you fail yourself and your people, but there comes a point in every business's lifecycle where the culture is critical for either long term success, improvement, or revenue generation. Typically once a business is up and running and the original founders are moving into defined roles and more employees come on board the culture really starts to solidify……..for better or worse! Similarly in an established business, culture needs constant monitoring and engagement to keep it at a high and beneficial level……..culture whilst self-sustaining for a period of time needs exceptional leaders, and a sound long term plan to stay valuable and positive……just as a good business strategy needs constant reviews and discussion to be successful, a culture is the same. This is a key point that many business leaders miss………and hence great cultures often only last for short periods of time, as they are often sacrificed to the focus on strategy. When I say sacrificed, I am not saying it is a deliberate shift of focus, more often than not it is an unconscious one, as the leadership team have become used to working in a great culture and don't realise that it needs constant attention to keep it that way. When this happens people start to revert to type, and the highly driven leaders start to focus on metrics, and forget to put a similar level of focus and time into maintaining and further developing a great culture that can drive the business forward. This is when I start to see the phrase of Culture eats strategy for breakfast flip around and become strategy eats, and often steamrolls culture and leaves the business in a mess 2 Key tools Use Culture Surveys and 360 degree leadership feedback to diagnose where you are now. The results from these 2 key tools will allow you to really understand the pain points, as well as identify those that may not be talked about in the open. Then you can start to understand the scope of the problem, and have the opportunity to be able to turn it around and allow your culture to once again flourish backed by a strong and supportive strategy. This is the piece of the puzzle that most businesses and leaders need help with. If you have reached this point do contact me directly at lisa@apexbrs.com for a free no obligation discussion of just where you are and how we may be able to help.
If you want to work for "the best companies to work for" - make it yourself. Great companies must model the ability to venture into the unknown and the uncommon in order to attain and sustain greatness. It is possible whether the organization is large or small, but large organizations carry an additional challenge of overcoming negative will - the tendency to push back against progress to keep the organism safe and comfortable You can still do it...but it requires much more effort and determinationIt requires the ability to fail publiclyIt requires a comfort level with constantly offending and upsetting peopleIt requires a rivalry with the status quoIt requires a trust relationship with the most senior leadership to shine a light on the cause - you must never fight this enemy in darkness In a way, you have to enjoy the punches. You have to remember that the "obstacle is the way"This is the antithesis of the easy and light path. Agreeable, one of the crowd, the grey man. You fight so much that sometimes it feels odd to agree. It is a conscious choice to believe what you believe - the belief system of (not just) a rebel, but a pioneer. To want the best for your client and teams. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content.
If you want to work for "the best companies to work for" - make it yourself. Great companies must model the ability to venture into the unknown and the uncommon in order to attain and sustain greatness. It is possible whether the organization is large or small, but large organizations carry an additional challenge of overcoming negative will - the tendency to push back against progress to keep the organism safe and comfortable You can still do it...but it requires much more effort and determinationIt requires the ability to fail publiclyIt requires a comfort level with constantly offending and upsetting peopleIt requires a rivalry with the status quoIt requires a trust relationship with the most senior leadership to shine a light on the cause - you must never fight this enemy in darkness In a way, you have to enjoy the punches. You have to remember that the "obstacle is the way"This is the antithesis of the easy and light path. Agreeable, one of the crowd, the grey man. You fight so much that sometimes it feels odd to agree. It is a conscious choice to believe what you believe - the belief system of (not just) a rebel, but a pioneer. To want the best for your client and teams. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content.
In this special episode, we talk with three veterans about how the military and the class system (in the U.S. and around the world) go hand in hand. How does the military market itself to the poor and marginalized (and why is that marketing so effective)? How does our broken economy ensure a constant stream of recruits who will be sent to fight endless imperialist wars just so they can pay for college or finally be accepted as a worthy citizen? What happens to these recruits when they're serving and when they leave (if they leave)? Why is it that so many features of military life and America's self-perpetuating war machine translate to an accepted status quo in which women, LGBTQ folks, and non-white recruits are subjected to vicious harassment, violent assault, or worse? In this important conversation, we're joined by Triste Ordex, Marine Corps vet and national organizer for Vets for the People; Amber Mathwig, a former 10-year Navy Master-at-Arms and organizer with About Face: Veterans Against the War; and Clarke, a Navy veteran, organizer with the Democratic Socialists of America, and commercial diver. Additional links/info below... Triste's Twitter page, Instagram, and Linktree Amber's Twitter page Fundraiser: Amber’s Legal Fund for Justice Clarke's Twitter page and past Working People appearance Vets for the People website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Vets for the People: #ShutDownFortHood Vets for the People: It's Our Time About Face: Veterans Against the War website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Gina Harkins, Military.com, "New Recruiting Ad Tells Gen Z to Ditch the Digital World and Join the Marines" Brittany Ramos DeBarros website and Twitter page Johnny Diaz, Maria Cramer, Christina Morales, The New York Times, "What to Know about the Death of Vanessa Guillen" Rose L. Thayer, Stars & Stripes, "Why is Fort Hood the Army’s Most Crime-Ridden Post?" Subcommittee on Military Personnel Hearing: “Military Criminal Investigative Organization Reform Recommendations from the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee” Thomas J. Brennan, The War Horse, "Senior Marine Corps Counsel Ridicules Sexual Assault Survivor at Court-Martial Hearing" Carl Andrew Castro, Sara Kintzle, Ashley C. Schuyler, Carrie L. Lucas, & Christopher H. Warner, Current Psychiatry Reports, "Sexual Assault in the Military" National Veterans Foundation, "The Ugly Face of Veteran Poverty in the United States" Nick Martin, The New Republic, "The Military Views Poor Kids as Fodder for Its Forever Wars" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People Theme Song" Jules Taylor and Jon Light, "Halfway Home"
People: It's a struggle to live with them, but you can't live without them. Many times the relational monsters we experience can be avoided. And it starts with creating a different "go-to" approach for your relationships. In this week's episode, we're talking about how to create a new "go-to" approach for your relationships. One that will stop present you from creating monsters future you will have to slay. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This is your seat at the table, with. Marcus Lemonis. A Lebanese-born American businessman, television personality, philanthropist, and also a politician! You’ve probably seen him on the hit TV series, ‘The Profit’. So, if you're looking for insight and encouragement on your entrepreneurial journey, you've come to the right place. This episode with Roland Frasier will deliver just that. Lemonis shares his thoughts on post-2020 business, partnerships, working with investors, and more. “If you’re not capable of thinking differently about people, you probably shouldn’t be a business leader” – Marcus Lemonis. Did You Know March is a 'Power month' for Business Lunch With Roland Frasier. Why? Because we're celebrating 250 episodes and a whole ton of downloads! So, make sure you go back and listen to our 'power episodes' with business Titans Sir Richard Branson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sara Blakely. “Don’t try to tell a fictional story about yourself to other people. Instead, be your true self, and convey that to others”. Lemonis. Marcus Lemonis's Advice For Working With Investors And Partners If you’re going to partner with someone, make sure they bring capital, expertise, or contacts. Lemonis considers money to be the least important. Never do a 50/50 Deal. “Either be the minority holder because you trust the other person to take the lead and believe in them, or be the majority holder who drives the business.” Lemonis The Three P’s To Evaluate In A Business (And why this universal framework helps Entrepreneurs) Product: You want a real-time, relevant product that adapts and changes. It needs to be driven by the market and not your emotion. Process (How you develop the idea, test it, deliver it to customers, and continue to improve on it). People: It’s important to remember that people work with you, not for you. Collaborative and thoughtful as a leader. Plus, Listen For Why he is attracted to ‘Turnarounds’ and businesses that are ‘broken’. When to walk away and cut your losses (and why he sticks with people longer). Why he’s sometimes nicknamed ‘the Mayor’ “You can change the world more as a business leader than you can as a politician” – Marcus Lemonis. The fastest way to lose a client or potential acquirer of your business. What to expect (and accept) if you choose to work with family and friends. Why you must have gender and racial diversity in your business (and it’s not just to be politely correct). And more! Thank you for listening on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on these platforms here. Enter Our Apple Giveaway We're celebrating our listeners as we pass the 250-Episode mark. Enter To Win Follow Marcus Lemonis On Twitter Visit MarcusLemonis.com Who Is Roland Frasier As the Co-founder or principal of 5 different Inc, Magazine’s fastest-growing companies (e-commerce, e-learning, SaaS + real estate), Roland is a serial entrepreneur who has built or sold over 30 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to just under $4 billion. He’s a mentor and investor and an excellent podcaster too! Read more about Roland here. On Facebook On Instagram Through his Website Follow Business Lunch Podcast On Twitter On YouTube
Business Lunch with Roland Frasier Podcast Notes Key Takeaways When evaluating a business, Marcus Lemonis examines the 3 P’s (people, product, and process)Product: You want a relevant product that customers need today and is high in demand by the market Process: Your process is how you develop the idea, test it, roll it out to customers, and continue to improve your ideas People: It’s important to remember that people work with you, not for you. You want to be collaborative and thoughtful as a leader.Never do a deal that’s 50-50. Either be a majority or minority holder in the business.Either be the minority holder because you trust the other person to take the lead and believe in them, or be the majority holder who drives the business To be a better leader, take care of yourselfIn order to be a better leader and make better decisions, Marcus had to find balance within himself through getting more sleep and eating healthierFollow through on your wordThe fastest way to lose a client or potential acquirer of your business is to not do what you said you were going to doMarcus might run for some form of office in Florida later in life, but for now, he believes he can have more of a positive impact as a business leader than a politician“You can change the world more as a business leader than you can as a politician” – Marcus LemonisRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThis is your seat at the table, with. Marcus Lemonis. A Lebanese-born American businessman, television personality, philanthropist, and also a politician! You’ve probably seen him on the hit TV series, ‘The Profit’. So, if you're looking for insight and encouragement on your entrepreneurial journey, you've come to the right place. This episode with Roland Frasier will deliver just that. Lemonis shares his thoughts on post-2020 business, partnerships, working with investors, and more. “If you’re not capable of thinking differently about people, you probably shouldn’t be a business leader” – Marcus Lemonis. Did You Know March is a 'Power month' for Business Lunch With Roland Frasier. Why? Because we're celebrating 250 episodes and a whole ton of downloads! So, make sure you go back and listen to our 'power episodes' with business Titans Sir Richard Branson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sara Blakely. “Don’t try to tell a fictional story about yourself to other people. Instead, be your true self, and convey that to others”. Lemonis. Marcus Lemonis's Advice For Working With Investors And Partners If you’re going to partner with someone, make sure they bring capital, expertise, or contacts. Lemonis considers money to be the least important. Never do a 50/50 Deal. “Either be the minority holder because you trust the other person to take the lead and believe in them, or be the majority holder who drives the business.” Lemonis The Three P’s To Evaluate In A Business (And why this universal framework helps Entrepreneurs) Product: You want a real-time, relevant product that adapts and changes. It needs to be driven by the market and not your emotion. Process (How you develop the idea, test it, deliver it to customers, and continue to improve on it). People: It’s important to remember that people work with you, not for you. Collaborative and thoughtful as a leader. Plus, Listen For Why he is attracted to ‘Turnarounds’ and businesses that are ‘broken’. When to walk away and cut your losses (and why he sticks with people longer). Why he’s sometimes nicknamed ‘the Mayor’ “You can change the world more as a business leader than you can as a politician” – Marcus Lemonis. The fastest way to lose a client or potential acquirer of your business. What to expect (and accept) if you choose to work with family and friends. Why you must have gender and racial diversity in your business (and it’s not just to be politely correct). And more! Thank you for listening on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on these platforms here. Enter Our Apple Giveaway We're celebrating our listeners as we pass the 250-Episode mark. Enter To Win Follow Marcus Lemonis On Twitter Visit MarcusLemonis.com Who Is Roland Frasier As the Co-founder or principal of 5 different Inc, Magazine’s fastest-growing companies (e-commerce, e-learning, SaaS + real estate), Roland is a serial entrepreneur who has built or sold over 30 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to just under $4 billion. He’s a mentor and investor and an excellent podcaster too! Read more about Roland here. On Facebook On Instagram Through his Website Follow Business Lunch Podcast On Twitter On YouTube
Business Lunch with Roland Frasier Podcast Notes Key Takeaways When evaluating a business, Marcus Lemonis examines the 3 P’s (people, product, and process)Product: You want a relevant product that customers need today and is high in demand by the market Process: Your process is how you develop the idea, test it, roll it out to customers, and continue to improve your ideas People: It’s important to remember that people work with you, not for you. You want to be collaborative and thoughtful as a leader.Never do a deal that’s 50-50. Either be a majority or minority holder in the business.Either be the minority holder because you trust the other person to take the lead and believe in them, or be the majority holder who drives the business To be a better leader, take care of yourselfIn order to be a better leader and make better decisions, Marcus had to find balance within himself through getting more sleep and eating healthierFollow through on your wordThe fastest way to lose a client or potential acquirer of your business is to not do what you said you were going to doMarcus might run for some form of office in Florida later in life, but for now, he believes he can have more of a positive impact as a business leader than a politician“You can change the world more as a business leader than you can as a politician” – Marcus LemonisRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThis is your seat at the table, with. Marcus Lemonis. A Lebanese-born American businessman, television personality, philanthropist, and also a politician! You’ve probably seen him on the hit TV series, ‘The Profit’. So, if you're looking for insight and encouragement on your entrepreneurial journey, you've come to the right place. This episode with Roland Frasier will deliver just that. Lemonis shares his thoughts on post-2020 business, partnerships, working with investors, and more. “If you’re not capable of thinking differently about people, you probably shouldn’t be a business leader” – Marcus Lemonis. Did You Know March is a 'Power month' for Business Lunch With Roland Frasier. Why? Because we're celebrating 250 episodes and a whole ton of downloads! So, make sure you go back and listen to our 'power episodes' with business Titans Sir Richard Branson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sara Blakely. “Don’t try to tell a fictional story about yourself to other people. Instead, be your true self, and convey that to others”. Lemonis. Marcus Lemonis's Advice For Working With Investors And Partners If you’re going to partner with someone, make sure they bring capital, expertise, or contacts. Lemonis considers money to be the least important. Never do a 50/50 Deal. “Either be the minority holder because you trust the other person to take the lead and believe in them, or be the majority holder who drives the business.” Lemonis The Three P’s To Evaluate In A Business (And why this universal framework helps Entrepreneurs) Product: You want a real-time, relevant product that adapts and changes. It needs to be driven by the market and not your emotion. Process (How you develop the idea, test it, deliver it to customers, and continue to improve on it). People: It’s important to remember that people work with you, not for you. Collaborative and thoughtful as a leader. Plus, Listen For Why he is attracted to ‘Turnarounds’ and businesses that are ‘broken’. When to walk away and cut your losses (and why he sticks with people longer). Why he’s sometimes nicknamed ‘the Mayor’ “You can change the world more as a business leader than you can as a politician” – Marcus Lemonis. The fastest way to lose a client or potential acquirer of your business. What to expect (and accept) if you choose to work with family and friends. Why you must have gender and racial diversity in your business (and it’s not just to be politely correct). And more! Thank you for listening on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on these platforms here. Enter Our Apple Giveaway We're celebrating our listeners as we pass the 250-Episode mark. Enter To Win Follow Marcus Lemonis On Twitter Visit MarcusLemonis.com Who Is Roland Frasier As the Co-founder or principal of 5 different Inc, Magazine’s fastest-growing companies (e-commerce, e-learning, SaaS + real estate), Roland is a serial entrepreneur who has built or sold over 30 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to just under $4 billion. He’s a mentor and investor and an excellent podcaster too! Read more about Roland here. On Facebook On Instagram Through his Website Follow Business Lunch Podcast On Twitter On YouTube
Lots of people dyingAin't no cause at allMama's baby cryin'Ain't no love at allCome on, people, peopleIt's time to beginGive love from your heartYou'll always have a friendGive love from your heartYou'll always have a friend
Getting Help – Asking for It + Receiving ItAired Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM ESTDo you have hangups about getting help?How about these?I don’t want to bother themOh, it’s easier to just do it myselfI don’t know where to find good peopleIt costs too muchI don’t know exactly what I needWhether in business, or at home, we can’t do it all alone. Life works better when we’re willing to receive help from the right people. Find how to identify those people, let down your resistance and allow them to contribute to you.Coming soon to the shop— inspiring shirts!Online Classes:How to Clear Relationship CordsEnergy MagicFind them all at http://www.meetkathywilliams.com/Visit the Sexy Mom Abundant Life Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/sexy-mom-abundant-life/#GettingHelp #SexyMomAbundantLife #KathyWilliams
We're in the final 3 episodes of Star Trek Discovery Season 3 now. The crew enter the Verebin Nebula to rescue a Kelpien survivor and learn the source of The Burn. This episode gets a little wacky with the away team, but also gives us some real growth for Tilly as she takes the captain's chair for the first time. ----more---- Transcript Welcome to Nerd Heaven. I’m Adam David Collings, the author of Jewel of The Stars And I am a Nerd This is episode 48 of the podcast And today, we’re talking about the Star Trek Discovery episode “Su’kal” This episode actually came out on the 25th of December in Australia, so I spend my Christmas night watching Star Trek. Not a bad way to round off a happy Christmas actually. The description of Memory alpha reads Discovery ventures to the Verubin Nebula, where Burnham, Saru, and Culber make a shocking realization about the origin of The Burn as the rest of the crew faces an unexpected threat. This episode was written by Anne Cofell Saunders It was directed by Norma Bailey And it first aired on the 24th of December 2020 Make it so. This is a bit of an unusual episode, which took a few unexpected twists and turns, but it was still pretty good. It’s got some thrills near the end, some growth for some of our characters, and some kinda weird but fun stuff with the away team. We pick up right where we left off last week. Our characters are still at Georgiou’s memorial. Adira is feeling a bit left out. Everyone here seemed to know Georgiou. They’ve all been through so much together. They all came from the 23rd century together. Adira is the odd one out. A native of the 32nd century. Not a Starfleet officer. Stammets tries to reassure them that they’re still a part of this crew. The crew are all here for you. Culbert and I are here for you. And then Gray shows up. He hasn’t appeared to Adira in a long time. With no explanation. I like how Stammets says into the empty air “You’re lucky we’re at a memorial service because otherwise, I’d be giving you a piece of my mind.” I really like how Stammets just takes this thing at face value, and doesn’t treat Adira like they’re crazy. He can’t see Gray, but he believes he’s there and even addresses him from time to time. But in hindsight, it’s occurred to me that it may have been a good idea to recommend a medical examination, just in case, to make sure Adira isn’t hallucinating. I mean, the disembodied soul of a former Trill host appearing in a form only the new host can see is not exactly out of the range of possibility in the Star Trek universe, but it might not be the only explanation. For all Stammets knows, Adira could have schizophrenia, which is probably not something you want to leave untreated. I don’t think that’s what is happening here, but it’s probably a good thing to rule out. Anyway. Gray explains why he’s been absent. He’s struggling with the whole disoconnected aspect of his existence. He has consciousness. He has emotions. But nobody but Adira can see him. He can’t interact with anybody else. That’s not what life is supposed to be. It’s like he’s stuck in limbo, a ghost that can’t move on. This is a very believable reaction to his situation. And I’m glad the show is addressing it, allowing Gray to feel this way and struggle with it. That’s some emotional realism right there. The kind that I like characters to have. He also admits that his struggles are no excuse for simple vanishing without an explanation. He could have explained this to Adira before he vanished. Admira promise they’ll work this out together. Somehow. With this nice little character moment done, we launch right into the main plot of the episode. they’ve recovered some new data from the Kelpien ship. There’s a life sign. Saru reverals the Kelpien doctor was pregnant. That’s what the marks on her head were about. Not sure why he kept this to himself but anyway. Her child, now an adult, is still alive on that ship. So they jump into the Verubin nebula, which looks awesome. I’ve learned, through a little research while writing Jewel of the Stars book 1, that if you were inside a nebula, it would not look like this. In fact, you’d see nothing. The gass particles are so sparse they’d be essentially invisible. It’s only many lightyears away, where you can see from a vast distance, that the particles appear close enough to actually look like anything. But I can’t help but forgive Star Trek for getting this wrong, and it’s been getting it wrong since The Wrath of Khan, because it looks so good. And this nebula, with modern CGI, looks like something straight from a Hubble image. Anyway, the radiation is wreaking havoc on the ship. They’re gonna have to leave the nebula, but Saru is unwilling. Or, at least hesitant. Michael seems to interpret this as emotional interest in the Kelpien. And in fairness, there may be some of that, but recovering this Kelpien is important if they want to understand the cause of the burn. And goodness knows Michael has been compromised by that obsession herself. This episode has a thread running through it of “Saru can’t be trusted to make rational decisions because there is a Kelpien on board.” And I still don’t get that. Kaminar is still out there. He can go visit it next time he has shore leave. It’s not like this crashed ship is his last chance to ever see his people again. I think this whole business is artificial and overdone. But we’ll keep talking about this as the episode progresses. Anyway, Book takes his ship ahead. He has better shielding and his ship can morph, as he calls it. That morphing thing has never been explained. What exactly does this weird reconfiguration of his ship accomplish? What’s it all about? While Book is mapping the nebula, Discovery jumps back top safety. The radiation gets to him a bit but he manages to locate the ship and it’s lifesign before auto-pilot brings him back to Discovery. He’ll be okay after some DNA recombination. The Kelpien ship crashed into a planet that’s practically made out of Diluthium. That’s good news for the Federation. Saru plans to lead the away team personally. While not standard Starfleet procedure, it’s not unheard of for a captain to be part of an away team, if there is deemed sufficient reason. Vance and Michael both give him a look for this, but Vance accepts it. It’s Saru’s call. Personally, I think Saru has sufficient justification for this. A single KEpien survivor, all alone. Never seen anyone else. Having someone of the same species could be reassuring. And I think you’ll agree that the episode demonstrates that he was right about this. My only concern is leaving Tilly in charge. You know I love Tilly. She’s one of my favourite characters. And You know I want to see her achieve her dream of being a captain. But I’m still not convinced she’s ready for this yet. Although, nobody knows the challenges she’s about to face. If The Emerald Chain didn’t show up, she’d have been quite capable of holding the fort until the away team returned. But we’ll get to all that. We learn that the Emerald Chain are running military exercises near Caminar. Osyrra is trying to lure Discovery out so she can steal its spore drive. Starfleet is going to handle that. Discovery has a job to do here. Do you notice that Vance is really sold on this mission to learn the source of the burn, now that they have solid leads to follow. Early in the season, he was very hesitant to expend any resources on this, because there were more important things to deal with. Ironically, they could never have gotten these solid leads if Michael hadn’t been like a dog with a bone in the first place. So Michael tells Book she doesn’t think Saru can be objective. She’s not sure how he’ll handle it if he has to make a hard call. A painful one. First of all, Michael herself doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to difficult calls. Vance even called her out on the whole Arium thing earlier this season. I’m not saying Michael is right or wrong, but I’m curious what has lead her to this conclusion about Saru. I don’t think any of this stuff is fair to his character. Stammets is freaking out about Culbert going on the away mission. At first, I thought this was really weird. This is Culbert’s job. He’s a Starfleet officer. Starfleet officers go into dangerous situations all the time. That’s part of the deal if you’re a member of Starfleet, or you’re in a relationship with a member of Starfleet. Stammets is both. Plus, Saru just said that as long as they take the right medications with them, they should be fine. But I realised, actually, my wife pointed it out. Stammets has already lost Culbert once. So he’s understandably over-protective here. Now despite what I said earlier about Tilly and her unreadiness to be first office, I do really like how they develop this whole thing in the episode. First of all, we get a wonderful scene where Michael reassures Tilly and tells her the story about the little bur of metal under the arm of the captain’s chair. How Georgiou used to press her finger against it to keep herself in the moment during difficult encounters. It’s a wonderful exchange that they’ll call back to a number of times. I love how she allows herself the moment of fear and anxiety, with her trusted friend, and then sucks it up and says “okay, let’s go.” With medications, the away team will survive four hours on the planet. Discovery’s shields will take three hours to repair. After that, they can jump back in to rescue the team. And despite everything, Tilly looks good in that chair. Michael is right, she does belong there. It’s her destiny. The away team arrive on the crashed ship. And this is where everything gets a little weird. The first thing we notice is Michael is dressed differently. She and Culberty are in thick jackets with hoods. Then we realise that Culbert is a Bajoran and Michael is a Trill. Now … forgive me for thinking we’re suddenly watching Hitchhiker’s Guide to the galaxy. I mean, what’s next Is Saru going to be a penguin? No, Saru is Human. I called it before we saw his face. Just before the camera shot that slowly panned up from his feet. So we get to see Doug Jones out of makeup. That’s kinda cool, because we can finally see all his amazing face acting. Don’t get me wrong, nobody can act tinder all that prosthetic like Doug Jones can. He’s a master, but he’ll always be able to do more with his face without all that slapped on him. The other weird thing is, they don’t appear to be in a ship. They’re outside surrounded by snow. Of course, we quickly learn they’re on a holodeck inside the ship. The holodeck has changed their appearances. We know it could do that, even in the 24th century. This is all very strange, and it is explained, at least somewhat a little later, but I think the writers just wanted an excuse to get Saru out of makeup and see the others as different species. They wanted to have some fun with it. The bad news is, they’ve lost all of their equipment. No badges and no medications. If Discovery returns as scheduled, they’ll be sick but alive. The first holodeck character we meet is wearing a new Starfleet uniform. We haven’t seen this one before. It seems to be a bizarre blend of the discovery uniform with the TNG uniform. It’s got a very shiny version of the TNG com badge. No idea if this is supposed to be a real uniform that was worn at some point in history. Until we see it outside the holodeck I think we can basically dismiss it. Clearly, the holo programs are malfunctioning due to over 100 years of exposure to the radiation. When they enter a different part of the program, the holodeck changes their clothes again. They find a crumbling structure with some very cool looking alien creatures flying in the distance. Here’s a strange thing. Saru asks if human bodies react negatively to heights because his heart is racing. So are we to assume the holodeck has somehow reconfigured Saru’s internal organs? That doesn’t make any sense. A surface-level image to change their appearance, sure. But to make Saru’s body react differently, that seems a little absurd and completely unnecessary as we’ll soon learn when we discover the purpose of their transformation. They find the Kelpien child, now an adult male. And Saru’s eyes nearly bug out of his head. OH, it’s another Kelpien. How amazing. It doesn’t make sense. The child assumes the away team are programs but Saru tries to explain they are from outside the simulation. There’s a door here containing something that scares the Kelpien. The door breaks open but nothing comes out. The episode portrays the Kelpien as mentally a child, because he’s never seen anythingh outside of this holodeck. Again, that doesn’t make sense to me. Sure, his perspective will be limited, but his faculties still should have developed just like anyone else. He has the brain of an adult. I’m not sure it makes sense that he’d mentally be a child. A voice goes through the Discovery com system. “We’ve found them.” A female voice. Why this voice is heard on board Discovery is never explained. It doesn’t make any sense. We know how this is, but why would the voice be heard here? Anyway, Discovery has picked up another ship nearby. A Federation ship. Now we all knew where we thought this was going right. How many of you thought this was going to end up being another USS Discovery, tying into The short Trek calypso. I was relieved to find out that wasn’t where they were going. No, it’s Osyrra. Trying to sneak up on them by emitting a Federation signature. Apparently, she used a transwarp tunnel to get here. Book keeps saying nobody would be silly enough to use one of these tunnels but has never explained why. And it seems OSyraa’s ship came through fine with no problems. Anyway, she’s been tracking their ship since Kwijan and she wants Discovery’s spore drive, and she wouldn’t mind the planet of dilithium here either. Nice to learn Discovery now has a cloaking device. This makes sense. Ever since the fall of Romulus, the treaty of Algeron would no longer be in effect. But they can’t jump while cloaked. Again that makes sense. Starships don’t seem to be able to do anything while cloaked. Culbert and Saru find more holo characters. One of them, a vulcan, explains that this holoprogram has been set up to help raise the Kelpient child, educate him, and prepare him for the day rescuers would finally arrive. Since he has never seen anybody outside of the program, the holodeck has changed their appearance to make them look like part of the program. Okay. That part makes sense. But why does Culbert fit into this program more as a Bajoran than as a human? Why does Saru fit in more as a human than as a Kelpien? They still look like themselves. This doesn’t make any sense to me. Michael meets the creature behind the door. It looks very spectacular. Wonderful CGI. It chases her for a bit before she somehow falls upward and finds herself in another room with the KElpioen. In order to not freak him out, she pretends to be a program, one designed to teach him how to interact with outsiders. Meanwhile, Saru and Culberty find a holographic representation of a Kelpien elder. They learn the Kelpien child’s name is Sukal. That name symbolises the end of suffering and is given to a baby born after a hardship. Saru is enjoying what the elder is able to share with him. The song. How it reminds him of home. But it doesn’t stop him doing his job. He’s learning what he can from the book. And he realises what it is that Sukal is afraid of. It’s a monster from Kelpien mythology. Apparently, nobody will be able to leave this program until Sukal is willing to face the monster. Again, not sure why. The visuals of the fortress and the flying creatures continue to be absolutely top-notch. At this point, Tilly is feeling a whole lot of anxiety. Facing down Osyraa in her heavily armed ship is not something she expected to have to deal with on her very first time in the big chair. Tilly’s lack of experience adds a whole new dimension of tension to these scenes. It’s v very effective. I find myself doubting Tilly’s ability to handle the situation, but desperately wanting her to rise up to the challenge and prove me wrong. So even though I wouldn’t have put the character in this number one position, I’m finding that this is effective story-telling here in this episode. Tilly is not feeling as confidant as she’s trying to portray to Osyraa, and yet, if you compare this scene to the scene in season one, where she pretended to be Killy while Lorca stood at her side, she is so much more confidant now. She has come a long way. Osyraa is trying hard to convince Tilly she hasn’t got what it takes. And Tilly is putting up a brave fight in this battle of wits. The away team are all back together again, and Sukal is face to face with the monster. And then something weird happens again. He pulses with a shockwave of energy. This energy disrupts Discovery’s cloaking device. But worse than that, it’s starting to destabilise the Dilithium in the ship’s core. That sounds familiar. Sukal’s shockwave almost caused another burn. So it seems that Sukal was the cause of the burn. How? Why? We don’t yet understand. Why can be do this weird shockwave thing? We don’t know. But it’s all about him. Interesting. With both ships unblocked, it’s time for a battle. Tilly is making a hard call. She has to jump away to prevent Osyraa from getting the spire drive. She promises they’ll come back for the away team, but it’s not looking good for them. Book takes his ship to rescue them, but Adira also has a plan. She just needs Jett’s badge. Saru manages to calm Sukal by singing a Kelpien song. As he calms, the monster scurries away. Nobody but Saru could have done this. Tilly says she’ll self destruct the hip rather than let Osyraa get it. It’s a wonderful moment. But instead, when threatened, she tries to jump away. And that makes sense. Self destruct should be a last resort. IT makes sense that she’d try jumping first. Culbert theorises that being in-utero amongst all this dilithium and subspace radiation explains why the radiation doesn’t kill him. Something must have happened to trigger him when the burn happened. Perhaps the death of his mother? Saru has to return to the ship to deal with Saru. He asks Michael to stay, to help prevent Sukal from causing another burn. Michael argues it should be Saru, because of his connection to Sukal as a fellow Kelpien. And now Michael gets back on her “Saru is compromised” horse. He says he would never let his emotions to factoir into his decisions. She says he already has. I’m not buying that. Sorry. Yes, he’s a little distracted, although I don’t think the episode has given him good reason to be. But he hasn’t yet made any mistakes because of it. Look, if this is all part of the season’s on-going Saru learns to be a better captain arc, then I’m okayt with it. But it’s starting to feel like they’re setting up to push him out of the captain’s chair so Michael can take it. If that’s where they’re going, I’ll be very disappointed. Culbert also wants to stay. He knows what it’s like to be alone in a world that doesn’t make sense. They’ll only have an hour before the planet kills them. But Adira beams down with more radiation medication. That’ll buy them more time. Osyraa takes over the ship by sheer force of numbers. Her people beam on board and secure both the bridge and more importantly, the spore lab. Tilly doesn’t have a chance to destroy the ship. Michael and book arrive just in time to see Discovery and Osyraa’s ship jump to Federation headquarters. End of episode. This is a thrilling cliffhanger. And I’m dying for next week’s episode. I loved the stuff with Tilly in the captain’s chair. I’m still loving Janet Kidder as Osyraa. And the stuff with Sukal was very interesting. I’m so glad that Michael Burnham wasn’t the cause of the burn. It looks like we’re gearing up for an epic ending to the series. Just two episodes left. I say bring it on. Overall, this season is doing a much better job than the last two seasons of paying off it’s mystery. And yet, there are still some threads that seem to have been dropped. Remember how the Vulcans were absolutely convinced that the SP-19 data proved the burn started at Ni’var? That’s been conveniently forgotten. It doesn’t add up for me. And what about that music? Will that come back and be any further explained? Because honestly, the little bit of explanation we had for that last time it was mentioned made very little sense. We’ve still got two episodes left, so the music, at least, might still get a bit more exploration, but I’m not counting on it. And even without these elements being handled satisfactorily, it’s still overall a strong season, in my opinion,but I’m pointing these things out because they do bug me somewhat. Anyway, far be it for me to end on a negative. I think next week is going to be a thrilling episode as Osyraa strikes at the heart of Federation headquarters, and we will hopefully learn some more fascinating things about Sukal and The burn. I think we’ll have a lot more to talk about regarding the season mystery this time next week. Next week’s episode is called There is a Tide (formerly announced as “The Good of The People”) It’s another Jonathan Frakes episode, so that’s always cool. I’m now officially on Christmas holidays and won’t have to return to work until mid January. I plan to use some of this time to work hard on Jewel of The Stars book 3, and get it published as soon as possible. I hope you had a good Christmas and have enjoyed some time off, if possible. It’s been a long weird year, but it’s almost over. Anyway, catch you next week. Live long and prosper. Make it so.
Description This week everyone forgets what headlines mean. Garret rocks Rocks with Rocket Fuel. Darin focuses on correcting himself and being more correct and being meta about being even more correct. James doesn’t understand ADHD. And Tyler continues to just be awesome. The team digs into the current inflection point Infoplus is at and pushes into the next level of scale and growth. Show Notes 00:00:00 - Pre ShowGarret tries O’fallon pumpkin beer - immediately goes back to Natty Lite00:01:11 - Show Start00:01:29 - Follow-Ups (with fun new lead in)GarretRocket Fuel Book ClubGrading Garret as an integratorIdentified some areas to work onGarret learns the word “HOW”Company Rocks7 Rocks taken - 7 Rocks on trackJamesJames version of ADHD is laser focusing on a single issueJahari’s WindowOngoing Board DisagreementTo Me = ReactiveGarret “Back Door’s” itDarin (Maybe the start of HEADLINES)“Listener Darin” caught a mistake that “Podcast Darin” made on StarTrekConscious Leadership book clubAmazing insights gainedAmazing insights dispersed to his “mentee” (AKA Jackson)Darin as a villain?00:24:30 - The HeadlinesDarinSee aboveTyler He’s back to workPassion projectsGreat LTM and Retrospective...without DarinGarretJim and Diana book clubIf I see a “problem”, I’m not above the lineLT LTM - 3.8 scoreNewer Leadership Team member gives Garret all the feelsJamesLast week’s (or yesterday’s) Onboarding same page meetingWhere are we now and what do we want to create nextAll things focused on the Board conflictAll the want to shift, can’t get thereMac Power Users Episode 560IQ = CPUCan’t change the “CPU”, but can change the software (“brainware”) that you run on your CPU00:46:52 - Topic 2 (1) - Be the company Darin and James want to work at...what!?Company Vision - Finally codifying the detailsWhat does it actually mean to each of us?GarretIt’s not EOS or 15 CommitmentsIt’s not the outcomeTylerIt’s not Blame or DoubtIt’s not a lack of challengesDarinIt’s not a “giant” companyIt’s not a “shitty small” companyIt’s not Darin’s egoJames - “A is equal to A”It’s not driven by moneyIt’s not monoculture It’s not unhealthy conflictIt’s not fuzzyIt’s not a fear of failureIt’s not unhealthy for families or peopleIt’s not “top - down”00:65:00 - Q&AYou all use curious and grateful, not usually associated with senior leadership. What does this look like / mean?Darin said Jame’s almost brought him to tears. Why does James make people cry?Somehow through commitment 7 “Generating Appreciation”Openness and Sharing your “Identi-trees”, wow who does that?Can you share Dr. Karla Scott’s bio?00:66:24 - End of Show Lucy the Dog00:68:40 - After ShowAll the election chatter - and Tyler’s addiction to updatesThe CreditsHosts, Garret Richardson, Tyler Samples, Darin Kelkhoff, and James MaesShow Notes by Garret RichardsonProofing and Title by Darin KelkhoffEditing, Mixing, and Mastering by Brenton Wainscott
027 - If you look at Facebook groups, people are there saying it is illegal or immoral or wrong.Here's my take on it…It's because it has a low barrier to entryAnd for some of the reasons we love it, it attracts the wrong peopleIt's an incredibly efficient business model:• Little money is required to start up• You can be profitable within a few months (most businesses are not profitable in the first year)• You have consistent recurring cash flow (most start-ups do not have recurring revenue)• You have the names and addresses of your perfect customers (most businesses have to find their customers)And I love the fact that at its simplest, you're just renting a property. Something thousands of people do every day.Because there's a low barrier to entry, it attracts people who approach it from the mindset of, “how can I make as much money as I can and deliver little value”.This is not a passive investment strategy. cdPXXa6sdHF8jiXc63whClick below to continue reading✅ https://rent2rentsuccess.com/27 ✅Support the show (https://rent2rentsuccess.com/podcast)
When it comes to entrepreneurship, a lot of people are quick to say, “That isn’t for everyone.” In this episode, I want to make the case for entrepreneurship being a viable and desirable option that women of all backgrounds should a least consider.Entrepreneurship is on the rise, especially for women. A few facts:According to a study from American Express, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 114 percent between 1997 and 2017, a rate 2.5 times higher than the national average. In 2018, 11.6 million U.S. businesses were women-owned and generated more than $1.7 trillion in revenue.Women with established businesses rate their well-being almost three times higher than women who aren’t entrepreneurs, and 1.6 times higher than their male counterparts. 68 percent of women owners run their businesses from home, and 78 percent of female entrepreneurs believe they’ve achieved work-life balance.71 percent of new women-owned businesses launched each day are owned by women of color, with Black women as the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs.Entrepreneurship is an especially appealing option for women due to:FlexibilityMore opportunities for growthMore control over incomeThe ability to pursue personal interests and passionsMany times, especially for marginalized groups, entrepreneurship is a necessity due to a lack of traditional workplace opportunities. This was my experience.There’s a difference between being an entrepreneur and an employer:An entrepreneur is anyone who goes into business for themselves. This often includes businesses with only one employee (the business creator). People who “own their jobs” in this way are known as solopreneurs.An employer is a person or company that provides a job paying wages or a salary to one or more peopleIt’s possible to be an entrepreneur without being an employer. In fact, most entrepreneurs are. According to the Small Business Administration, over 70 percent of businesses in the United States are owned and operated by sole proprietors.You don't have to quit your job! You can always start and run a part-time business, either on its own or in addition to your current job. Expand your thinking about entrepreneurship.Even if you don’t want to own a business, you should at least have multiple streams of income. Here are a few suggestions:Investments: If you don’t want to own a business, owning stock in someone else’s business is the next best thing.Real estate: Buying and holding property will provide you with cash flow, which ensures you can pay your bills even if you lose your 9 to 5.Action Step: Go back to the information you wrote down about your calling and assignment from episodes #2 and #5. Use that information to brainstorm ideas for a potential side hustle.Resources:Episode 2: “Purpose, Calling, Assignment: What’s the Difference?”Episode 5: “5 Questions to Help You Discover Your Calling”"25 Intriguing Facts About the State of Female Entrepreneurship" from Startup Nation
Welcome to Episode 7 of the FOUR12 Canada PodcastListen to and access the show notes here or search for FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.Brooke Nicholls is a Canadian worship leader and songwriter. She lives in Toronto and is married to her guitar player, Steve. She is nominated for a Juno and serves as a worship leader at Sanctus. We had a fantastic conversation about leading from a place of love and how small things can have a lasting impact on encouraging those you serve with. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did! Connect with Brooke WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM LinksCarey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastWorship Together PodcastHillsong Creative PodcastRecommended ReadingThe Air I Breathe: Worship as a Way of Life by Louie GiglioHow to Worship a King: Prepare Your Heart. Prepare Your World. Prepare The Way by Zach NeesePODCAST HIGHLIGHTSKnow your teamGet to know each member as a personGather as a whole team Better togetherDifficult seasons will happen; obedience and encouragement are importantSomeone walking alongside you helpsDon't underestimate the power of encouragement!Small acts of encouragement can be significant Input = outputCheck out conferences in your areaLearn from new perspectives and refresh what you already knowPut in the work to improveRemember why we're doing what we're doingListen to podcastsRead books Things Brooke has learned along the wayLead from a place of loveRelationships always trump numbersBe gracious; remember we are all peopleIt's all for the kingdomEmpower people and be there for them Showing loveBig teams are not an excuse not to show loveSend simple texts and direct messages to encourage volunteersLet them know you are praying for themEmail to touch base and find out ways you can pray for themTell volunteersWhat you're doing matters so much! You are playing a part in the kingdomYou are so valuableYour church needs youThe Lord sees the work you are doingGalatians 6:9 "Let us not become weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (NIV)RememberEncourage your volunteers and acknowledge the time they have given up to serveLet them know you see them and you careEncouragement and positive affirmation can make a world of difference! Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 8: Jeff Austen onContinually Allowing God to Build Into Youand as a Church You Are Onlyas Healthy as the Quality of Your Volunteers
When 11 year old Elise Sammis applied for the Food Network's Kids Baking Championship, she didn’t think twice about telling them - right up front - that she lives with type 1 diabetes. She says she wanted everyone to know in order to show that diabetes wouldn't keep her from her love of baking, or anything else. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Turns out, there's another young woman with type 1 on the show this season! You can learn more about Naima Winston here. Stacey met Elise & her mom, Natalie, at an event in South Carolina. They spoke about the show, the stress and her diagnosis two years ago at Disney world. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! In TMSG - good news at the dentist - and it wasn’t about cavities.. and we'll share a story of a lot of spirit at Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Episode transcript (rough transcription, please forgive grammar, spelling, punctuation) -----------Stacey Simms 0:00 Diabetes Connections is brought to you by One Drop created for people with diabetes by people who have diabetes, and by Dexcom take control of your diabetes and live life to the fullest with Dexcom. Announcer: This is diabetes connections with Stacey Simms. Stacey Simms 0:23 This week, when 11 year old Elise Sammis applied for the Food Network's kids Baking Championship. She didn't think twice about telling them right up front - she lives with Type 1 diabetes. Elise Sammis 0:36 No, that was very important to me, because I wanted like everyone to know that if you have diabetes, you can still do the things that you want to do. And it was super cool because there was another girl named Naima. She's my super good friend and she had also had type one, and she's super sweet. And we were both like, yay, we both have type one! Stacey Simms 0:52 That's right. There are two young women with T1D competing on this season of the show. I met Elise at an event recently, and I talked to her and her mom about the show the stress, enter diagnosis at Disney World in Tell me something good. Good news at the dentist and it's not about cavities and a lot of spirit at Walt Disney World marathon weekend. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Welcome to another week of diabetes connections. I am so glad you're here. We aim to educate and inspire about type 1 diabetes by sharing stories of connection. I'm your host Stacey Simms. My son was diagnosed 13 years ago right before he turned two. The show this week is airing a little earlier than usual. Yeah, we almost always drop the interview show the longer show of the week on Tuesday. But because the Kids Baking Championship is on the Food Network on Monday nights. I thought it would just be fun to release the show with Elise on the day of her show. I love the baking shows, and we used to watch them. I feel like it was around the clock for a couple of years my daughter got into them right around the same age as Elise between the ages of like nine and 12. We've watched so many of these baking shows, we made cupcakes, we didn't ever compete. My daughter never wanted to be on TV like that. But it was great. And we certainly got a lot of comments about the cupcakes because I would post them on social media and I'll put some pictures up in the Facebook group because these were, you know, really big. I mean, they weren't beautiful, but they were sharks and cupcakes that look like popcorn and you know, all the dramatic fun stuff. And people would say all the time. Oh, it's too bad that your daughter has that hobby. What are you doing about your son? And I'm like, I'm not letting him eat 17 cupcakes, but I'm not letting her eat 17 cupcakes either. You know, it's fine with Type 1 diabetes, you just have to know exactly what you're eating. Right? It does take extra work. But now go ahead eat the cupcake. And with those memories right in the back of my mind, it was even more fun to talk to Elise and to Natalie It is always a bit dicey talking to reality show contestants. You know, we've done this before, and it is always fun. But it's not just about what they can't say because here obviously they can't talk about the show, even though it's taped weeks and weeks months ago, but because you never know they could win the whole thing. They could be off the show before this episode even airs. But I'm so thrilled that Elise is is one of two girls on the show with Type 1 diabetes and it was great to talk to her and her mom and no matter what happens on the show, she is well on her way quite a personality and really just a fun kid. All right, first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by One Drop and getting diabetes supplies is a pain and not only the ordering and the picking up, but also the arguing with insurance over what they say you need and what you really need. Make it easy with One Drop. They offer personalized test trip plans, plus you get a Bluetooth glucose meter, test strips, lancets and your very own certified diabetes coach. Subscribe today to get test strips for less than $20 a month delivered right to your door. No prescriptions or co pays required. One less thing to worry about. not that surprising when you learn the founder of One Drop lives with type one. They get it. One Drop, gorgeous gear supplies delivered to your door 24 seven access to your certified diabetes coach. learn more, go to diabetes connections dot com and click on the One Drop logo. My guests this week are Elisa Sammis and her mother Natalie. Elise is a contestant on this season's Food Network kids baking show. She was diagnosed with type one at age nine and we talked about her diagnosis. But she was already baking a lot by then. And luckily her family realized you can continue to bake and enjoy dessert even with Type 1 diabetes. Being on a big show like this is a great chance to educate and what's really fun is as we mentioned, Elise isn't doing it alone. There's another young woman on the show Naima Winston from Baltimore is her name and I will put some links and information on our episode homepage, where there is also a transcript about Elise about Naima about the show and more information. So please check that out. That's a diabetes dash connections.com. And while you're there, please note every episode from the last four years is there you may be intimidated to scroll through I get asked all the time, what's the best order? I actually think the best way to listen is either to use the search box and put in whatever interests you Disney, Dexcom, Tandem, Omnipod, right or you can search by category as well. If you click on the tab that says all episodes, you'll see another search box to the right and then filter by category. And that is a really great way to dial into what you want the categories including advocates, athletes, artists, actors, education, technology, travel, family, you know, there's a whole bunch of ways to narrow this down because we've got more than 270 episodes now Holy cow. And I really urge you to go take a stroll through and see what interests you. Quick note, this interview was done on the road, I was speaking at the JDRF chapter, the Palmetto chapter in South Carolina. So the sound quality is a little bit different than when I'm doing things in the studio. And I may be a little soft at times. I'll tell you about the technical nonsense that happened. I'll tell you about that at the end of the show. So let's get to it. Here is my interview with Elise and Natalie Sammis. Let me start with you, Natalie. How did you guys even find out about this? How do you get your kids on a show like this? Elise Sammis 6:38 Well, actually, I didn't get my kid on the show. Elise put herself on the show. Basically, we live in the south and hurricanes are prevalent. And about a year and a half ago, at least you think it was Hurricane Matthew and we got five days off of school. And so I was very bored around the house. So I looked up, like, because I like to bake and I was getting into it. So I looked up like baking competitions and I saw like form so that we could, like fill out a form so that we could try out. And so I made a video for it and I sent it into them. And after that we didn't hear until like six months later. Stacey Simms 7:23 So during that five days and your home and baking was that your first foray? Was that your first time into baking or is it something you'd always like to do? Elise Sammis 7:30 I'd pretty much always like to bake from like, I guess like when I got diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was nine, it was really stressful. So it was just really like stress relieving to be able to bake and it was like creative. Stacey Simms 7:46 Alright, so we have an audience that knows about diabetes. But what you just said when I was diagnosed with type one I found it really stress relieving – that could sound strange. What were your thoughts as she was enjoying this as a younger kid? Natalie Sammis 8:06 The two background stories, I think that are important in this piece are that a I am an avid Baker. And so literally, sugar is in my blood at all times. No, I my motto is dinner is always just a means to dessert. That is my life motto since a small child. And also number two, I'm actually an RN, I have my Bachelor's of Science and nursing. So I understand the principles. I understand that Yeah, you skirt the line a little bit closer. When it comes to desserts. It is a little bit more complicated in your carb counting. But it's also it's very doable. It's not off the table. It's not something that someone should be terrified of. It's something that you can balance and put into your life. And also we realized that half the time that we bake, we don't even eat it really we are sharing it with our friends or we're posting it like on social media to feel unify with other people. People It is really, truly a creative outlet for us probably like how people feel with art, but I don't get art and I cannot eat art. So we just go with the dessert side of the world and we like it and we make friends by giving people desserts. Stacey Simms 9:15 How old were you when you were diagnosed? Elise Sammis 9:17 It was the day after my ninth birthday, and we were in Disney. And there was my birthday and my mom actually fed me a chocolate chip cookie for breakfast. Right there. So we were like noticing a lot of symptoms. I was really thirsty all the time. So then my mom took me to the urgent care clinic, the CBS for CBS. And like the MinuteClinic the MinuteClinic Yep, yep. And I got and she got a glucose meter and she thought as a UTI at first. Natalie Sammis 9:52 Right. So she took a blood sugar first and it just read error. When the very first meter read error. The nurse in me problem solving. I thought, ooh, there's something wrong with the machinery that that Wait a second, I know how to litmus test this. So I stuck my own finger, I tested my own blood sugar and it said 96 I still remember the number and my heart sunk. I knew at that moment, deep down that she had diabetes, but I didn't even then didn't want to admit it. Because, you know, that's the worst. So we went to the urgent care and the urgent care. I still remember they looked at us like we were crazy because we walked in. And Elise is holding a Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. And she's just flipping through and reading it and she has a bottle of water in one hand, because at that point, I said, You drink as much as you can. Right? Right, right. Just drink this. And I said, I think my daughter might have diabetes. They look at me, like, does she fall down? Did she pass out? Like I'm like, No, but she's drinking me. Are you from the area? No, we're on vacation at Disney. And they're like, so you stopped your Disney vacation and you think she has diabetes? I'm like, I know. I basically said tell me I'm crazy. I want to walk out of here laughing like I'm just a paranoid Mom, I just cannot in good faith just go back home after seeing the error recording and having those symptoms and I just need to know so we waited quite a while because we were not on the urgent list at that point. And even the doctor said, I think it's probably just a UTI. But he respected my wish to check your blood sugar. And at that moment, their meter read error Hi. And they said he pulled out his personal cell phone and said go directly to Orlando Children's Hospital. Stacey Simms 11:31 Do you remember any of that? I mean, nine is old enough, but sometimes things get confusing. Do you remember like, anything that your mom was saying? Or what's going on in the hospital? Elise Sammis 11:39 Well, I remember that like when I got in there. I was asking like, Is it ever going to go away and everything then I remember the turkey bacon was disgusting Natalie Sammis 11:49 They put her on this restricted carb diet. So all she could eat with like a massive amounts of turkey bacon, Elise Sammis 11:57 turkey bacon. like sugar free jello. Stacey Simms 12:03 So did you ever get back to Disney World? Natalie Sammis 12:05 Yeah, we did we After that we went to Hollywood Studios. We took it that Disney paid for us for a taxi or an Uber. I can't remember which one back to our place that we were staying in the other. My Elise is the oldest of four children. So the other kids and my husband were already at the party because we said go on without us because we had been in the hospital for about three and a half days. And we got in that taxi cab we threw our suitcases in there and we saw the next bus to Disney and we ran our little hearts out and barely caught the bus and we didn't get to do too much that day. And then we went home the next day but Disney was kind enough to give us passes to come back and when we had kind of our life under control a little bit more and we understood more about diabetes in real life. We came back probably three months later in May Elise Sammis 12:52 is a lot better experience than the last. It was a lot more fun. Okay, Stacey Simms 12:57 so after Disney World when you go home You say you figured out diabetes in a bad life? You were already enjoying baking at that point. After all that turkey bacon. Were you worried? Like that's it for baking or cupcakes? Or did your mom kind of jumped right back into it with you? Elise Sammis 13:14 Well, for about a week later, I was like, I don't even know like what I can or can't eat. And so we like kind of researched a lot. And then I was like, wait, I don't have to just not eat sugar. I can just take insulin for it. So then I was like, Well, I can still bake and stuff. And so that's I was like, yeah, you know, it's got really excited about it. Stacey Simms 13:39 That's great. So what a whirlwind diagnosis and hopefully we'll have time I want to talk a little bit more about Disney World later, but let's talk about the bacon. You send in the video. You wait six months later, what do you hear what happens? Elise Sammis 13:53 So like, I've been waiting and then another season came out, and that was like, they just didn't see it. The following, never gonna happen. And then like, six months later after that, I was on the bus and my mom called me She's like, you're not gonna believe who just called me. And I was like Harry Potter. Stacey Simms 14:14 well, she was almost 11. Elise Sammis 14:18 And then she's like, no, it's the kids baking championship people and they want to interview and I was like, Oh my gosh, yeah. So I ran home. We did a lot of Skype interviews, and I had a lot of assignments and I had to make a ton of desserts. And there's a lot of other videos I had to make for it. And there's a lot of interviews as the mom you know, please seeking I mean, this is an exciting time but at the same time it's a lot of hopes for a young woman to have Yeah, yeah. Nervous that after all of this work, she wasn't gonna get on the show. Oh, very, very guarded, I guess will be the word. Natalie Sammis 14:53 I mean, I'll backtracking when she said mom can I turn in the video and I did have to click like I agree and I help fill in. Some of the, like contact information so it was correct, because at that point, you were 10 years old when she turned in the video. And I told I still remember and people laugh at me still, at least still less than me. My caveat was sure I'll turn in this video but you need to understand that you will never hear back from them, they probably will never see it and you're never going to be on that show. And if you're okay with all those three sentences, I'm feeling okay with letting you turn this in. Because I'm more of a realist. I am Elise is a is a goal setter and a go getter and a dreamer. And she proved me wrong every time so I don't know why I keep doubting it. But I just I think I do that out of protection as a mom and so yeah, as time went on, you couldn't even the process is when they Skype, the parent in the room is not allowed to be in the room. You can't be there. They want the kids to stand on their own. They don't want some mom in the corner given them most of coaching and so I would put my ears to like the door but I have a he was four at the time. And he would be like read to me we've got this new dog that was like two months old and an idiot, so I'm literally like hearing every fifth word. And even then I'm like, oh, like so excited out of my mind that I couldn't even concentrate. So I mean, it was crazy. Just week after week, it went on for from March until June, just on and off on enough like, yes, you made it to the next step. Then we would hear crickets, crickets crickets, and you don't want to be the annoying mom. And then they not pick you because you're this weirdo psycho. So you had to play it cool. You have to kind of just wait for them. And then the next kind of like little piece of cheese would come and he would chase after that. Stacey Simms 16:34 so then this is going on for a while. When did you really start to get close? What happens? I don't know how much you can share. So don't tell us what you can't. But how do you know that? This is going to be it? Elise Sammis 16:44 Yeah. Well, we were doing all these interviews and videos and I was it just kept going. And I was like, when are they going to cut to the chase and like, actually do it. And so then we got a call in like early June. They're like, we want to fly out 15 kids, we're gonna send three home and all the other ones are going to be able to be on the show. And I was like, we're finally going to LA. Natalie Sammis 17:09 Yeah. So we knew flying out there all the way to all this work. I mean, this is now we've been up till 2am, baking things having to print that present the next day unless it's work. I mean, huge amount of work. And it's a risk. It's Stacey Simms 17:24 already going home. And then the competition, you know, Natalie Sammis 17:27 oh, yeah. So our goal was to get on the show, and knock it out the first episode. And we didn't do those things so that we can just hang our head forever. Stacey Simms 17:36 What happens when you're there? I mean, you know, kids are generally pretty friendly, I would think. I mean, you want to be friends, you're hanging out. There's got to be a lot of downtime. If you're not familiar with TV production, there's so much downtime, is it hard doing that knowing that they're not going to stay? Elise Sammis 17:52 It was super hard because like, the first day like all of them were super nice, and they're all like super friendly, and like we went to the mall, and we hung out at the pool together. And like, I didn't want any of them to go. But they had to, there was no thing in me that was like, I want so and so to get out. Yeah. Stacey Simms 18:13 So yeah, be nice if everybody could win. But that's not how the show works. Yeah. All right, what can you tell us because a couple of episodes have aired already, but when this podcast airs will probably be further down the road. So I'm curious if you can share anything about what goes on behind the scenes because I've seen the show and some of it looks very ordered. Some of it looks very chaotic. is some of that chaos planned? Or is it just you guys are really doing what you're doing? What do people really knock stuff over? Elise Sammis 18:38 Sometimes they would tell me to ask how are you doing so and so? And they really like good. And then sometimes they would say like, tell all the other bakers you have 15 minutes left. And the other stuff we would just say random things. Yeah, your mind. Natalie Sammis 18:56 Well, it was funny to that. I think there's a couple times that the cameras People I thought it was interesting. They have 13 different cameras going to get all the angles. They have one big overhead camera. And she said, anytime anyone made a mistake, you knew it, because you'd feel the crane. Whoa, hovering over you. So you didn't want the big camera to go on you. You knew that either something's on fire or going downhill fast. So no one wanted the big camera to be swooping in their direction. Stacey Simms 19:27 we haven't really talked about diabetes and the show. That was in your video, some of your audition. Yes. You mentioned it. Was there any hesitancy on your part to put that in? Was that important to you Elise Sammis 19:37 know, that was very important to me, because I wanted like everyone to know that if you have diabetes, you can still do the things that you want to do. And it was like super cool, because there was another girl named Naima. She's my super good friend and she had also had type one, and she's super sweet. And we were both like, yeah, we both have type one. Stacey Simms 19:55 I was gonna ask you about Naima because I'm obviously we're not interviewing her for the show, but I've seen her story. Well, and it was incredible to me. So far the posts have all been, oh, there's two kids with type one on the Food Network. And everybody's been saying no, no, no, you're confused this name and no, you're no, you're confused. Oh, it's really Natalie Sammis 20:12 well, well, even we were confused. But we walk in the first day and its orientation and all the sudden I'm hearing Dexcom alarms and I'm going Elise, Like what? Like, like it is because it sounds too far from us. And she should have it in your bag. And I said, Who's next column? What Where's your Dexcom? And then this other little girl pipes up and says, Oh, that's mine. And that moment, it was that instant bond of like, you have to wait, we have to. It was our first I think your first real friend like you have acquaintances that have type one, but this is the first time she connected with some one else on this kind of level who has type one and I think that's special. Stacey Simms 20:48 So you guys have kept in touch. Elise Sammis 20:50 We have a big old group chat. We all talk every day. Stacey Simms 20:54 That's cool. I wish I can ask you more but I know Yeah. Elise Sammis 21:00 Did any of the other kids talk to you about diabetes? I mean, kids don't always do that. I'm just curious. They were pretty curious. And they're like, what's on your arm? And I was like, Oh, that's my insulin pump and everything. They were super nice and they're like, they didn't really care about it. They were just super sweet. Stacey Simms 21:29 Did any of the parents because I mean my son doesn't bake and I remember when I've been parental settings for sports or there's always somebody who's like, well can you really eat that? You know, anything like that? Natalie Sammis 21:30 No one really I think because we had gotten that far. And they knew we were that serious about baking. They can't bear Yeah, there's two of us they dare not I think what we are all became like very good friends. I think it's always eye opening when you get to know other people that the little bit of understanding of what type one really means day in and day out and on vacation and we were in a very stressful situation and we were up I mean, her blood sugar would just go crazy every time she baked it every time she was on set I wouldn't even let her eat a single carb because I already knew her blood sugar would be through the roof when she's getting stressed her her levels go high and so her Dex have just been going off. I can't believe we can't hear it at the show you you are only there but it almost felt a little good to be able to just kind of explain and see what is really like it Yeah, we were up at 2am and 3am and 4am treating highs and then treating lows and this is our everyday and oh at least go change your pod or and they kind of like look at you with like huge eyes like you do this every day and you're kind of like Yeah, we do. It's all right that like what I am so proud of at least and I don't know if everyone told you this really but she did not once ever use diabetes or her blood sugar level as an excuse whenever she didn't perform how she wanted to perform or when she was stressed or other kids won certain competitions. She Never ever, ever even had that in a thought like it does not hold her back physically or mentally ever. I want to have my little mom sign like “do you know her blood sugar is 328, do you know hard it is to be thinking clearly?!” like, I just wanted to say that like you don't understand how cool she is right now. Stacey Simms 23:19 So but let me ask you because obviously diabetes did not stop you from doing this. But did anything happened during the competition where you did have to leave to change a pod? Or it Did you know, mess you up? Did anything ever happened along the way because it does happen sometimes. Elise Sammis 23:32 Thankfully, like nothing like sometimes the medical my medical person, she was super nice. She would like come over and give me some insulin but I would just keep on baking and she would like BB Stacey Simms 23:46 Yeah, so was this somebody that the show provided Natalie Sammis 23:48 that they had two medicd, so they had one assigned to Naima one assigned to Elise and I'm sure they would cover the other kids who like cut themselves to cut themselves on fire, but they were basically there to hover over The two diabetics. Stacey Simms 24:01 Did you ever catch yourself on fire? Unknown Speaker 24:02 No but someone did we had to slap it down with a giant pan. Natalie Sammis 24:07 Yeah, yeah, there's some fire soon. Yeah. Spoiler alert. Awesome. Stacey Simms 24:13 So much to ask you about the show. But I'm curious as you watch the show, the judges are a big part of it. You know, were you nervous meeting them? Was it fun? Anything stand out. I don't know what you could tell us. Elise Sammis 24:25 It was super exciting meeting them and like Valerie was super nice. And she was just like a mom like the whole time she like was very nice. That was nice. Stacey Simms 24:37 Sweet the judges of Valerie Burtonelli, who we all know from one day to time, all those great shows and then Duff is the.. he did Charm City cakes, right? Yeah. Duff Goldman. We were huge fans. My daughter is in college now. But we watched Charm City cakes a ton. He was our guy. Yes. And you said he was interesting? Elise Sammis 25:00 He really funny and like sarcastic and he was really, like nice about the judging and everything and he was really, like supportive. Stacey Simms 25:08 Maybe you can answer this. They also seem like they're taking it seriously. I mean, they're Valerie's nicer. Some it seems right to the kids, but they're straightforward. They're not telling you Good job when it wasn't right? Natalie Sammis 25:20 Yeah, well, what's actually funny on I never got to meet them. They only let the kids talk to them meet them. I saw them through like closed circuit TV with no audio feeds, because their parents had to have some sort of eye on their child, but I didn't even get to meet them. But when those kids would come back from tastings and judging things and just baking during the day, they would just say, oh, def came over and talk to me and he was funny, and oh, Valerie, like gave me a hug and I trusted the kids in that setting there. They're not the other I don't want to call it other people's judges names and other shows, but they're not harsh. They're not on kind but they are they are very, they're. Stacey Simms 26:03 Yeah. They seem to balance the fact that there weren't a kids show. Yeah. But if you're going to be good feedback, Natalie Sammis 26:07 yeah. If you're going to get that far, though, and how hard we work to get there, those kids can take it. They're not delicate flowers at this point. Stacey Simms 26:15 So of course, you can tell us how everything went in the end of the show, and you won't get in any trouble. even letting a word well done. I obviously can't ask you about the outcome. And I would never. Was it fun are you glad you did it? Elise Sammis 26:29 It was super fun. I'm so glad that I did it because it's such like a good experience. Like you got to meet so many friends. It was really like a lesson to me about patients. Because all those interviews and all the time that was like put into it. It was a lot and yet there's a lot of waiting. So that was a really good lesson for me. Do you still enjoy baking? Is that something you think about? Please do? Yes, I feel like I would always do baking is really fun. In like, it likes me be creative. Unknown Speaker 27:02 This is a good experience for your families. Natalie Sammis 27:04 It was a really good experience me and at least had a great time. We were kind of out there as buddies. And then my, my husband and the other three younger kids flew out for a couple days to visit us. And they decorated our hotel room with balloons galore and messages on the mirror of good luck. And the little kids and me, myself included this kind of trail along on her coattails and got to have this amazing experience. So it was wonderful. Stacey Simms 27:30 I have to ask you, she was three younger children. Do they know the outcome? Because I wouldn't trust my kids. No offense, I don't know your family. Unknown Speaker 27:41 No, they don't. Natalie Sammis 27:42 They even will sometimes, like try to guess and like act like it's real. They're like Oh, so and so did this and they probably did this or that and will be like, oh, whatever you want to think like we don't even validate it because the the what's the number at least that we will be sued if we let information that we Elise Sammis 27:58 will be sued 750,000 Natalie Sammis 28:00 Yeah 13 page contract saying that we will not disclose information so we didn't tell the five year olds Yeah. Stacey Simms 28:07 Anything something else exciting that you all are a part of and I guess this is pretty brand new is your clinical trial for horizon from insolent which is the hybrid closed loop system using Omnipod? So Natalie, can you share a little bit about what is being tested? Is it the full system with the phone app? Natalie Sammis 28:26 Yes, it's the full system. So it involves they gave us a brand new Dexcom transmitter that has the capabilities of obviously talking to the the Omnipod and to the new I don't do they call it a PDM Do you remember lease, I don't know. They still called the PDM. But it's basically a locked out Samsung and they provide that as well. Along with pods that look identical except for this little blue tab. That worked just the same. Also, what I really really like about this, the whole point of it is that you are able to put it in that Automatic mode they call it and with the auto mode, it's every five minutes the Omnipod index home will talk to each other and adjust the Bazell every five minutes as needed. What's cool about it too, is let's say you forgot your PDM you're locked out Samsung somewhere. Even if it has no range, if you could throw it off a cliff even for at least three days, your basal insulin would still be being adjusted because the Dexcom and Omnipod can talk to each other independently. Stacey Simms 29:29 Have you used any hybrid closed loop stuff before? Elise Sammis 29:32 No, this is our first time. Stacey Simms 29:34 All right. How many days? It's only been a couple of days. We started last Wednesday today. To 60 All right, though. Yeah. So have you seen a difference? Elise Sammis 29:42 Yes, it is crazy. Like even we went to Disney World last week, and I ate a ton of junk and everything. And I like went to sleep and it would be a little high but that's what your blood sugar does. And I went to sleep and for the night It would be like a straight line I was so amazing it was it's a big difference. Just the normal taking insulin every time you hear ringing Natalie Sammis 30:09 Yeah, it is just made me feel like less of a nag to like, oh at least check your blood sugar. Oh, I heard your alarm three times a baby. Have you looked at that like that is now silencing our neck. So I have high hopes for it and it really is giving us better control. She's in that crazy stage of life being 11 about to be 12 where it makes no sense. She goes to sleep it looks like she ate a box of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for no reason and it's nothing but hormones and I don't know unexplained highs and lows. So already this week, it is refreshing to see so many more straight lines. I mean, there's still today we were stuck in the three hundreds for hours and that's just what it is. And but I'm really pleased so far and I'm ecstatic to be able to have it for longer than the three month trial period. Stacey Simms 30:57 All right. Before I let you go you said you have at Disney World, you ran in half marathon full marathon Natalie Sammis 31:04 on Team JDRF. The half marathon half marathon. Stacey Simms 31:07 Yep. So you went back to Disney World. You ran the team JDRF half marathon. Let me ask you first though at least what's it like for you to go back at Disney World? Do you think about diabetes you just have fun when you're there. Elise Sammis 31:18 I have like weird flashbacks kind of. Because I like like remember walking in that same spot being like, all frazzled, like what am I going to do? But then like going back and feeling like Well, I'm kind of normal now. Like, I got it under control. So like happy for me. Unknown Speaker 31:35 That's fantastic. So like, Natalie Sammis 31:37 I had some a mom, I'm going to get weepy no problem very silly. But to see it come full circle to leave Disney World that first time. And you know wonder what your future is going to be like wonder what your daughter's life is going to look like. It's kind of being scared out of your mind. And then to come back to the literally the same place in Disney. I don't know. It has some feel to it. Like, even if you had gone 20 years ago, there's something magic. There's that little spark of Disney that kind of remains the same. So it puts you right back where you were in this time to feel so much confidence. And I still remember on the half marathon, you turn a corner and run into the Magic Kingdom in the it was still dark because it's a ridiculously early marathon. But the castle was all lit up. And I had this like moment of like, Oh my goodness, we've made it so far. I am so happy where where we're at now. We're beating diabetes. I'm not being beaten by diabetes. And at that very moment, as I'm like, getting all bizarre and emotional. I look up and there's Team JDRF fans, right? They're saying that moment of like, oh, then I'm like, wait, I can't praise because I'm practice. So I stopped crying and I kept running and that was it. But yeah, it is a quite a journey, I guess, to come full circle and to go back in that way with so much support and so much like people behind you and helping you raise money for a cause, you know, to help your kid just live a happy, normal life. So it was great. Stacey Simms 33:18 Thank you both so much. I would say Best of luck, but it's all. So excited to watch. To see how this goes. I hope you'll come back and talk to us again. Thank you so much. Unknown Speaker 33:29 Thank you. Unknown Speaker 33:35 You're listening to diabetes connections with Stacey Simms. Stacey Simms 33:41 Alright, so fingers crossed for Elise and for Naima. I am taping this just after the second episode has aired. So who the heck knows what has happened since and what will happen going forward, but we will certainly be following cheering these girls on. Up next. Tell me something good but diabetes connections is brought to you by Dexcom. And you know, when Benny was very little, and his fingers would get wet, right? I'd give him a bath or we'd go in the pool. I would always notice his fingertips. And you know exactly what I mean, right? They were poked so much that they were just full of little little pinprick holes. You could see when they got wet. He is 15. Now, I don't really see his hands much anymore. But the other day, he's such a ding-a-ling. He was doing a project for school. He was using a hot glue gun and he you know, he burned himself a little bit. He's fine. He's fine. But when he came into show me I noticed again and every time I do see his hands, it just knocks me out. his fingertips look normal. We've been using Dexcom for six years now. And with every iteration, we've done fewer and fewer finger sticks, the latest generation, the Dexcom g six eliminates finger sticks for calibration and diabetes treatment decisions. Just thinking about doing 10 finger sticks a day in the past. Makes me so glad that Dexcom has helped us come so far. It's an incredible tool. If you're glucose alerts and readings from the G six do not match symptoms or expectations. Use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. learn more, go to diabetes, connections calm and click on the Dexcom logo. It's time for Tell me something good. I've got two great stories one was sent to me via Facebook Messenger. The other one I saw in a Facebook group and if you've got a story for me, the easiest way is in my Facebook group at diabetes connections the group or email me let me know what's going on. What is good for you. Melissa wrote in “I have a Tell me something good. I've been listening to your podcast since maybe the summer and my four year old daughter was diagnosed March 28 2019. You are very optimistic. I haven't found a positive thing with my daughter's diabetes. Until today. It's been a horrible nine months with everything. We had our first dentist appointment Since diagnosis I've dropped a lot of ball since April, when the dental hygienist saw the pump. She knew what it was. I didn't have to explain. The conversation got direct to where we treat for Lowes, Skittles and starbursts and gummies. All bed for her teeth. When the dentist came to check, we had a discussion about the candies. He asked for her Endo's name, and he knew her. He's the pediatric chief of dentistry at the local Children's Hospital where her endo is affiliated, he texted an email to find better candies to use instead of the sticky kind. He went on to say collaborates with a lot of specialized doctors in the Children's Hospital to take better care of the kids. And he said get back to me after a discussion with the endo. I found the experience relieving that I wouldn't have to fight this battle. The dentist got it and my daughter was in good hands being cared for. I didn't think I'd ever find anything positive about our new normal. Today I did. So that's my Tell me something good.” Melissa, I'm getting emotional reading what you're saying here. Thank you. She writes for your podcast your optimism, and having somebody to tell the story to understand. Her daughter's name is Katarina, beautiful name. And she told me that it's been difficult to find care for her. You know when they're that little it can be so hard preschools, that kind of thing. But she went on to write that they have been blessed. She's been taken care of by her school nurse in an all day preschool. Her endocrinologist who they love and her mother, Melissa's mom, the grandma, who was able to watch her while the parents are at work, and now the dentist, she writes, “I didn't realize until this how lucky we have been. These are battles. I do not have to fight. Your optimism about any life with T1D is something I was envious of. I wanted some of the burden of this disease lifted off of my shoulders, and I was able to see that I have that after this visit. So I'm a little bit emotional here because of all the nice things she said and just having a place to share that with right. It's important to have people who get it and know important it is that the dentist didn't scold her and say you shouldn't be doing that. But said, Let's find a way to do this that works with Type 1 diabetes. And I think that's fantastic. But if it was a little strange for me to hear, even though I know it, I am very optimistic. I am very positive. I put these rose colored glasses on a lot and diabetes is hard. Type 1 is difficult. Being a parent of a kid with type one it's difficult to it's not all sunshine and rainbows over here. Trust me, I hope I'm open and honest about it. But at the end of the day, we've been really lucky. And I am optimistic and if you're feeling down or things are hard, no judgment, man. It is hard all around. I think I do an okay job of being honest and sharing the ups and downs. But I do know that my general outlook with type one is is an uplifting one. I hesitate to say it because I feel like it's an odd thing to say I feel like it puts me like I'm trying to be uplifting, but the truth is that's how it was presented. To us when Benny was diagnosed, and that makes all of the difference. When you're diagnosed on the very first day you meet a nurse who says, he's going to be fine. I have type one. And I have one child at home and I'm pregnant with my second and don't listen to the scary stories and don't listen to the hard stuff. It's fine. And then the next day, you pick up the phone and call three local people that you know who have kids with type one, because you've met them in your health reporting over the years, and they all say that he's gonna be great. My kids Is this my kid does that it's fine. It really changes than if you don't have those things. And I know how lucky I am to have them. So Melissa, thank you for reaching out. Thanks for a little bit of the gut check, as I like to say the rose colored glasses, but send us any good news and send us anything you want to vent. I hope you join the Facebook group. I'd love to hear more about Catarina. Our other Tell me something good this week comes from the Walt Disney World marathon weekend. That's where Natalie Sammis was when they said they were in Walt Disney World again. Very recently. She was running the half marathon. You talked about with all the jdrf people, they're getting emotional. Well, there's so much going on for that weekend. And I wanted to spotlight Julia Buckley, who's a friend of mine and I've mentioned her on the show before. She is a flight attendant and she is amazing. And she won the Spirit Award for jdrf. She ran on Team jdrf. I don't know how she does it. She flies all over the world comes home runs at Walt Disney World. She always has a smile on her face. So Julia, thank you so much for all that you do. I love some of the pictures maybe we'll throw some of those in the Facebook group as well but to everybody who ran at Walt Disney World, hats off man and now it's a fun race but it's still a lot of work. If you've got to tell me something good story, send it my way. I am so excited. We're getting more and more of these all the time or put them out on social media every week. So I'd love to hear from you tell me something good. Before I let you go, this is not a Tell me something good. This is a Tell me something embarrassing. So I mentioned the very beginning of the show that there were some technical difficulties when I recorded the interview with Elise and Natalie. And real quick, the way I taped the show, usually is that I do the interviews right from my home computer. I have a little setup little home studio. But the interviews are generally conducted via Skype, and then into my computer and then into a backup hard drive. Later on, I record this part of it like a round the interview, right and that goes right into the computer. But when I'm on the road, I don't want to slip my computer. It's only got one input for the microphone, and I had basically needed three inputs. my microphone, Natalie's mic, and Elise's mic. So I use I mentioned that hard drive. I use a recorder for all of you audio files out there, I use an H five zoom. It is a wonderful little recording device and i i only scratched the surface. I know I'm not using it to its full potential. I can plug two microphones in there. And I know I can do more with it. I could use a sound mixer or whatever. But generally when I have more than two microphones that I'm using a plug two and two Each five zoom. And then I have another recorder where I put on a lavalier mic and a little Clippy mics that you see on the evening news or maybe you've done an interview or recorded something for work and they put a little clip mic on your collar. That's a level layer mic, and I use that for myself. And here's the embarrassing part. The recorder I use when I do that is an old iPhone. And I'm not even sure how old it is. It might be a four, it might be three. It doesn't work anymore for anything else. I mean, I don't certainly have service on it. But it is a perfect dumb recorder. And it's like a tape recorder back of the day. And I had purchased over the years, these level ear mics that plugged into your phone. They're fantastic. But when you switch to the newer iPhones and you got rid of the headphone jack well guess where the lav mic plugged in. So I'm out of luck. I can't use my newer phone as a recorder if I want to use the lav mics. So we get to South Carolina. I'm setting everything up. I'm there early and speaking doing a book event before First I'm going to interview with Lisa, Natalie. So I set everything up. Everything sounds good. The stick microphones, the regular microphones, the one if you ever see pictures of me the ones that have the logos on them. Those are plugged in. They're working fine. They're a little low. I'm not really sure. I think maybe Elise was just very soft spoken. So I'm trying to adjust audio levels. I plug my stuff in, and the old phone, the editing software will not open. I use a program called twisted wave. And it's a great program. It's it's up to date, but the phone is so old. I think it was trying to update the the editing software. So I said, forget this. I'll just use my voice memo. So every phone has a voice memo app. It's fabulous for podcasting. It really works well. You can just record your voice for however long and then you email it to yourself. I have guests do this. Sometimes if it's a really short interview. I don't do it much. But you know, once or twice. I've had people do a short segment and a voice memo is great for them. So it looks like it's working. Everything's fine. We do the whole interview. voice memo is there I can hear it. It's recorded Elise Natalie are fine. I can't Email the file to myself. I can't get it off the phone. It's stuck on this old iPhone three, four. It's sitting there. It's It's wonderful. Amazingly, the microphones I was using picked up my voice enough so you heard the interview. It wasn't terrible. It probably wasn't great, I'm sure john kennis my editor worked a ton of magic on it every time he gets a file from me probably shakes his head and said, yes, this person obviously worked with a technical producer her entire radio career. So I'm now in the market for a new level ear mic, because if you know anything about audio, and you heard me say the h5 zoom, you know that you can also plug a lav mic or any kind of really smaller mic into another outlet very easily. And this whole thing could have been avoided if I had just done that. So that was my adventure. I figured we'd just soldier on right you just want the stories. You're less concerned with pristine studio sound, right? Haha. Well, look, I'm going on the road a lot this year. So I figured I better learn how to do that. And figure out how to better get it done. So stay tuned for the continuing saga of how the heck Stacy makes her lovely mix work. Alright, the next stop is not too far from me. I'm going to Raleigh the first weekend in February Raleigh, North Carolina for a jdrf type one nation summit. Then I am going to Maine the following weekend to South Portland, Maine, to talk to the main pea pods, very excited to talk to this group. And we have a very busy schedule after that. Thank you, as always, especially this week to my editor, john Drew kennis from audio editing solutions. Thank you for listening. Remember this Thursday, we do have another minisode coming out this week. I'm talking all about untethered, what that means, why we have loved it. I got a bunch of questions after I mentioned this in a couple episodes back. I talked about receiver a little bit which is a newer, long acting. So I'm going to go through untethered, what it means why it's not just for teenagers, and why we've had such good success. With it, and that is our next little mini episode. I'm Stacey Simms and I will see you back here on Thursday. 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When it comes to entrepreneurship, a lot of people are quick to say, “That isn’t for everyone.” In this episode, I want to make the case for entrepreneurship being a viable and desirable option that women of all backgrounds should a least consider.Entrepreneurship is on the rise, especially for women. A few facts:According to a study from American Express, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 114 percent between 1997 and 2017, a rate 2.5 times higher than the national average. In 2018, 11.6 million U.S. businesses were women-owned and generated more than $1.7 trillion in revenue.Women with established businesses rate their well-being almost three times higher than women who aren’t entrepreneurs, and 1.6 times higher than their male counterparts. 68 percent of women owners run their businesses from home, and 78 percent of female entrepreneurs believe they’ve achieved work-life balance.71 percent of new women-owned businesses launched each day are owned by women of color, with Black women as the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs.Entrepreneurship is an especially appealing option for women due to:FlexibilityMore opportunities for growthMore control over incomeThe ability to pursue personal interests and passionsMany times, especially for marginalized groups, entrepreneurship is a necessity due to a lack of traditional workplace opportunities. This was my experience.There’s a difference between being an entrepreneur and an employer:An entrepreneur is anyone who goes into business for themselves. This often includes businesses with only one employee (the business creator). People who “own their jobs” in this way are known as solopreneurs.An employer is a person or company that provides a job paying wages or a salary to one or more peopleIt’s possible to be an entrepreneur without being an employer. In fact, most entrepreneurs are. According to the Small Business Administration, over 70 percent of businesses in the United States are owned and operated by sole proprietors.You don't have to quit your job! You can always start and run a part-time business, either on its own or in addition to your current job. Expand your thinking about entrepreneurship.Even if you don’t want to own a business, you should at least have multiple streams of income. Here are a few suggestions:Investments: If you don’t want to own a business, owning stock in someone else’s business is the next best thing.Real estate: Buying and holding property will provide you with cash flow, which ensures you can pay your bills even if you lose your 9 to 5.Action Step: Go back to the information you wrote down about your calling and assignment from episodes #2 and #5. Use that information to brainstorm ideas for a potential side hustle.Resources:Episode 2: “Purpose, Calling, Assignment: What’s the Difference?”Episode 5: “5 Questions to Help You Discover Your Calling”"25 Intriguing Facts About the State of Female Entrepreneurship" from Startup Nation
Planned, Prepped, and Productive: Real Food Cooking for Busy Moms
I have been working tirelessly behind the scenes here at Call Me Betty blog, and putting in lots of early mornings and naptimes to make this day happen. I am absolutely thrilled to announce my new podcastNew podcast: Planned, Prepped, and productive: homemade meals for busy peopleIt's all about helping you guys to put from-scratch meals on the table for your family every night WITHOUT stress and without overwhelm.The topic of conversation here in my little corner of the internet has always been about the importance of from-scratch cooking, but, truth moment. My consistency has been lacking. I have struggled to put out consistent content for you all, and after putting my heart and soul into this project I think I finally know why. Why I started a productive cooking podcastFor the past several years I've shared tried and tested from scratch recipes with you and why from scratch cooking is so important to me...but what was missing was connection. In all honesty I feel that maybe I have been a little preachy, a little too focused on the recipes and the "why" of cooking from scratch and a little less focused on you the readers, your goals, your dreams, your problems. I haven't taken the time to convince you that from-scratch cooking is not only possible with a busy lifestyle, but that creating this routine and habit can actually open doors, save you time, and clear up valuable head-space by answering the constant nagging question of "what's for dinner.It's challenging to figure out how to be vulnerable on the internet, to say I have been where you've been and I know that it's hard. To say that yes, I absolutely 100% believe in from-scratch cooking, homemade meals, and family dinner time, but that I also am very familiar with the Wendy's drive-thru. That I am absolutely not perfect, but I am working toward a goal and I want to bring you with me on this journey and share everything I learn along the way. How meal planning and prepping has changed my lifeThis first week's episode of the podcast is all about how introducing meal planning (something that I have done consistently for my entire 8-year marriage)... and prepping has completely transformed my life. It can totally transform yours too! Meal time does not have to be stressful and overwhelming, especially not every day!In the podcast sharing all the benefits and changes that I have seen in my life (that I think you would like to see too!)Benefits of meal planning and meal prepping: More family time in the eveningsThe ability to use time more effectively and cook in hours that my kids aren't all overtired and crankyThe kitchen gets used less often so the house stays cleanerMeal time and your schedule is simplifiedThe quality of meals (both taste and health) improvedLife feels organized and controlled instead of chaoticAlways knowing the answer of "what's for dinner" Rarely feeling hangry because there's always something easily prepared available to eatGrocery purchases are more controlled and you save moneyMeal planning and prepping can totally change your life. If you find yourself feeling constantly overwhelmed with all things food (the planning, the shopping, the cooking, the clean-up, the constant and never-ending cycle of work), I hope you take a chance and follow along on this journey. This week's episode focused mostly on the "why" behind meal planning and prepping, but that's really only one piece of the puzzle. In coming week's we'll really dig into all the ins and outs and tips and tricks that i've learned and how I've made family meal time and homemade meals a reality for my family (and if you don't know me, a quick intro: I'm a dentist's wife who stays home with 3 tiny o
Episode 37 Notes:Sponsor: Triad Local FirstJoin us in our Yoke and Abundance Facebook Group ->Here are some of the topics we touch on in this episode. Notes:People’s PerkBusiness ownerArtistPaintings resonate with peopleIt’s not that it’s easy, it’s work and effort. It feels rightNothing worth having comes easily, but there is a flow to things the more you’re in your authentic self. Don’t have a life I feel the need to escape fromThe more I invest the return is even greaterPeople will heal you if you allow themWhen we open ourselves up and are vulnerable and people respondCreating an experience for peopleA lost customer is worse than lost moneyYou have to recognize who you are and what you valueIt’s important to have a truth-tellerSwallow the bitter medicine to get to where you want to go.Life is bitter-sweet, there is a whole-ismDrinks are about balance, resist the urge to put to much sweet stuff in.Life is an experienceIf you ask for support people will help youPeople are rooting for meBuilding a communityPeople can bring themselves to the painting and make it there own. My paintings are about somethingCreativity is a bringing forth of what’s authentically in you.Everyone has a creative spirit and it has to be nurtured. Creativity brings life to everything you do. It is life and everyone has an ability to express it in some way. It has to be something that’s nurtured. PenlandI have everything I need and there’s no scarcity of love or resources. It’s about finding your way and acknowledging the gifts that everyone gives you. Essentially we are all spiritual energy.
"All Power to the People" It's the episode that we wish we didn't have to do. The great leader, father, rapper, and business man Nipsey Hussle is gone. He was gunned down for no good reason and we all loss because of it. Well we get into it and the effects it's having. Not to mention all the other stuff that comes up on this podcast. #bruhlisten
Special Guest: Malcolm O’Brien, Executive Director People & IT, Swan Housing It’s that time of the year for reflection and making plans. One of the areas we might want to consider is about our career. Join us as we discuss the types of managers that you may encounter in your career and what you might want to do about it. Malcolm O’Brien is Executive Director of People & IT at Swan Housing, a housing association an organisation with a strong social purpose and growing commercial activity. Based in London and Essex Swan and its subsidiary NU Living employs over 500 people across a range of disciplines including Housing management, modular manufacturing, sales, etc. Swan has strong employee engagement and is ranked as 22nd in the Times Top 100 not for profit companies to work for. As an IIP Gold business Swan take their people agenda seriously and know that the managers relationship to this is crucial. Host: Jo Dodds
In this episode:Hear a recap of the visionLearn what the beasts actually representDiscover how this vision shows God’s trustworthinessRejoice in what this vision means for God’s peopleIt is our prayer that you would be blessed by our conversation as we continue our series on the life of Daniel. May you be filled with faith and hope!Music by Dexter Britain. Used under Creative Commons license. No changes have been made from the original.
Series ONENESS IN CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A. 1.CREATION AND FALL God`s original plan for mankind is full of love. The tragedy of the fall in the paradise leads to destruction and misery. But there is still hope if you trust in your Lord Jesus Christ. Memory Text: Genesis 15:5.6 - Then [God] brought [Abraham] outside and said, ‘Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.' And He said to him, ‘So shall your descendants be.' And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness. 1.4 Abraham, Father of God's People It starts with a special person My God bless you today and always. For video recording : vimeo.com/292965982
Letters to my kids: A suicide survivor's lessons and advice for life
Episode 30 - Part 3: Being true to yourself and who you are Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://tinybuddha.com/blog/dare-to-live-10-unconventional-ways-to-be-true-to-yourself/ It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are. – E. E. Cummings Each and every one of us has a destiny, a true life path, a deeply significant soul mission. When we innocently listen to others and try to conform our lives to their expectations, we come out of alignment with our ultimate life purpose. We are taught since childhood to listen to our “elders” and be obedient to society. But although fitting in helped us to learn the lesson we needed as children, pleasing others becomes an outdated pattern of living in adulthood. - Take responsibility for your happinessSeriously sit down and think about this: are other people responsible for making you happy, or are you responsible for your happiness? When we aren’t being true to ourselves we tend to let others (or fate) take hold of our lives. - Get out of your mind and into your heartWe need both the mind and heart to work in unison with each other, yet we are taught to worship the mind and trivialize the heart. If your mind is constantly racing and full of thoughts, take a step back. Find some way to relax your mind so that you can listen to your heart again. - Deliberately remove unsupportive and toxic peopleIt’s important that we show compassion to negative and judgmental people, but we don’t have to keep them around. Think about people who you would prefer not to be around, and experiment with distancing yourself from them. If you discover that you life is much lighter with certain people gone, make the decision to cut them out of your life, with kindness. "To become conscious and aware, we must become authentic. Authenticity is the highest form of being." -Teal Swan - Stop avoiding yourselfRediscover who you are. Sit down and explore your thoughts in a journal or find a way of expressing your feelings through art, movement or some form of creativity. You don’t need to be a perfectionist: just allow yourself to reconnect with your inner self. Be kind to yourself. We all mess up once in a while. When it happens and you finally catch on, drop your ego, admit your mistake fully, and make amends. - Accept yourself and stop trying to be “likable”If you feel that being hated or disliked is one of the worst things that could happen to you, you’re likely a people-pleaser. People-pleasers have a very frail sense of self as everything they do is centered around gaining approval and recognition from others. In order to move past people-pleasing, you need to learn how to find self-worth within yourself, rather than from others. - Learn how to say “no” and walk awayWhen we base our self-worth on the opinions of others, we tend to struggle with being assertive and drawing boundaries. Saying “yes” to people and commitments when we want to say “no” is one of the most depleting and disempowering choices we can make. There is nothing noble about self-sacrifice, especially when it’s fuelled by fear. "Living from a place of authenticity is difficult because those living in distortion see you as a threat to their delusion and some are so attached to that delusion that they will behave in erratic ways to defend their ego’s projection of wounding." -Suzanne Wagner - Connect with your feelings moreDo you have a habit of repressing your emotions? If you feel a sense of inner numbness or disconnection from yourself/others, pay attention. The more you bury your emotions, the more they fester within your unconscious mind and manifest as illnesses, nervous breakdowns, explosion of rage, and even mental illnesses. - Forgive yourselfDoes a part of you feel like you’re unworthy of living a completely full and happy life? Forgive this self-loathing part of you. If you find it hard to forgive, forgive your lack of forgiveness. Letting go of any anger that you hold towards yourself will help you to find the freedom to make real change and live a life that feels authentic. - Be honest with yourselfTell the truth: are you really happy? Is this how you pictured your life? Learning how to be true to yourself is all about honesty and transparency. You might be able to deceive yourself for a little while, but eventually the truth will come out, so you might as well be honest. As the proverb goes, “the truth shall set you free.” "The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Friedrich Nietzsche - Don’t hate those who stumble; we all do sometimes.We all make mistakes. It’s part of being human. If you can, forgive and allow compassion into your relationships. It makes the ride more beautiful. - Remember that death makes life real.Death can come at any moment, to any of us. We don’t have forever to be who we are. In fact, we owe it to ourselves and those we love to be truly alive and authentic in each moment. It is the only legacy we can be proud to leave behind.Don’t worry too much about making mistakes.- Dare to dreamThrow all social respectability out the window! What is calling your heart? What do you feel passionate about? What secret dream have you had since childhood? Don’t let other people’s opinions tie you down – only you can ultimately discover what your ultimate life path is. Only you can listen to the call of your soul. So dare to dream a little. "I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong." -Abraham Lincoln
Ps Jesse Smith - Becoming God's People - It's Worth Fighting For - 12 June 2016 by Every Nation Rosebank
Tonight on the big show, Joe laughs it up with his bestie, Sam Higgins. They banter about the Pope falling down in Mexico and their Lenten experiences. Then Liz Heuertz stops by to talk about her job as a licensed professional counselor. Joe's People: It’s at the intersection of Catholic and Happy!
Trevor Turnbull is one of the foremost experts when it comes to leveraging the power of LinkedIn to grow your business.In this episode of The Dealer Playbook Podcast, Michael and Robert are joined by Trevor to discover the exact process he uses to optimize, grow, and leverage his LinkedIn profile.You're going to learn what you can do to expand your community and grow your social influence. You'll also get access to Trevor Turnbull's LinkedIn strategy that will help you grow your customer base and sell more cars.LinkedIn is about peopleIt's important to remember that social media is about networking with real people. Whatever wouldn't be acceptable to do in real life, should definitely not happen on LinkedIn or any social network, for that matter.For example, when joining groups on LinkedIn, it's best to focus on building relationships rather than trying to jump into the conversation by promoting what you do. It's important to grow your network and circle of influence naturally. Connect with Trevor TurnbullIf you'd like to get in touch with Trevor, connect with him on LinkedIn here. Connect with Team DPBTwitterFacebookInstagramMichael Cirillo's BlogMichael Cirillo on LinkedIn
NYC develops a bike share for The People? It's a Yingle Yangle clusterfuck Debate! Song: Handlebars by Flobots
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