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In this episode of "Lessons I Didn't Expect to Learn," Anna reflects on how losing her grandmother reshaped her understanding of success. Instead of measuring life by revenue and achievements, she explores family time, presence, and connection as the metrics that really matter. Through a tender story of her grandmother's final days, she shares how grief led her to redesign her life around proximity to loved ones and choosing memories over milestones.   Key Points: Success is often measured by numbers, not connection Loss of grandmother prompted deep reflection on priorities Final visit with grandmother became a cherished, intentional goodbye Grandmother valued experiences and relationships over accomplishments Her gift was making others feel seen and special Realization: family time must be prioritized now, not "when life calms down" Decision to create homes in Michigan and California for family proximity No amount of success can replace missed family moments Listeners urged to ask: "Who am I building this for?" A life well lived: connection is central, not an afterthought There's always another email or sale—but not always another chance to see a loved one Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode of "Lessons I Didn't Expect to Learn", Anna explores how reframing disappointment as information rather than a personal failure can be deeply freeing—especially for people pleasers. By recognizing that many disappointments reflect others' capacities, fears, and seasons (not our worth), we can release self-blame, soften resentment, and respond with more clarity, peace, and self-compassion.   Key Points: Disappointment isn't personal; it's information We often over-own disappointments that aren't ours Many disappointments reflect others' stress, fear, and limits Shifting perspective reduces shame and self-criticism Disappointment can reveal capacity and alignment in relationships People pleasers tend to internalize others' dissatisfaction You can't be everything for everyone Some disappointments are your responsibility—and you can own them Others' reactions are not a verdict on your worth Ask: "What is this situation showing me?" (no story attached) Clarity brings peace and reduces self-blame Viewing disappointment as data supports self-love and compassion Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

Can an airport be a catalyst for local economic growth?! What if business could be one of the most powerful tools for social change? In this thought-provoking episode, Rob sits down with entrepreneurial activist and community leader Karim Webb to understand how he is an entrepreneurial thinker about business, activism, and where community impact intersect with economic empowerment. From the massive economic engine of LAX to workforce development and legacy-building, Karim shares real-world lessons on creating opportunity, leading with purpose, and shaping the future of Los Angeles—and beyond. This conversation is part inspiration, part strategy, and fully grounded in action.Feel free to follow and engage with KARIM here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimwebb/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karimwebbBusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/webb_investments/Personal Website: https://www.karimwebb.com/Business Website: https://www.webbinvestments.com/Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/los-angeles-world-airports/Website: https://www.lawa.org/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Activism03:02 LAX as an Economic Engine06:06 The Role of Workforce Development09:14 Intentional Investment in Community11:59 Understanding Entrepreneurial Activism15:01 Balancing Multiple Ventures17:49 Lessons from LAX for Other Airports20:48 The Importance of Values Alignment24:07 The Future of Economic Development27:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts36:01 The Future of LAX and Community Integration38:52 Karim Webb's Family Legacy and Business Ventures44:40 Economic Empowerment and Community Development49:30 The Potential of Los Angeles and Its Renaissance56:19 Personal Well-being and Defining Success01:03:30 Practical Steps for Community Impact

Revenue looks impressive. Profit is what keeps you in the game. If your business only runs when you are in the building, you are not scaling, you are surviving. In this episode of The Next Level Podcast, Jeremy Miner sits down with Tommy Mello, CEO of A1 Garage Door Service, a home service operator who has scaled to 700 employees across 20 states and is pushing toward $220M in revenue. Tommy breaks down the real difference between chasing growth and building a profitable company with systems, leadership, and the right people in the right seats. You will learn why profit beats revenue, how to stop being the bottleneck, and what it actually takes to scale through delegation and incentives that keep top talent aligned. This is for entrepreneurs and operators who want a business that performs consistently, builds real culture, and grows without burning out the founder. If you are serious about building a company that lasts, this conversation is for you   Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (03:42) The Business Partner Breakup That Changed Everything (08:33) The 3 Biggest Mistakes Tommy Made Scaling to $220M (15:38) The Mindset It Takes To Actually Build Something (19:47) Why Tommy Lived In An 800 sq ft Apartment While Owning 7 Houses (28:10) Why Selling Is The Most Important Skill For Founders (32:14) Systems: The Only Thing That Let Tommy Scale Past Himself (38:26) Why Your Net Worth Is Your Network (And How To Build It) (44:56) Be Careful Who You Let Train You (48:19) The 3 Things Tommy Did To Build Unbreakable Culture   Got a question about sales, persuasion, or objection handling? Text me directly: ⁠+1-480-481-6755⁠   Join the 7th Level University: ⁠https://whop.com/discover/7thlevel/⁠   Join the waitlist for the Ask Jeremy 7q.AI : ⁠https://7q.ai/waitlist⁠   Join the 7th Level Sales Team: ⁠https://hardlyselling.hirebus-careers.com/closer-7th-level⁠   The exact NEPQ script I used to earn $2.4M/year as a W-2 sales rep: ⁠https://nepqtraining.com/smv-yt-splt-opt-org⁠   Prefer to understand the psychology behind NEPQ first? Grab The New Model of Selling: Selling to an Unsellable Generation on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/1636980112⁠   Book a call with my team: ⁠https://7thlevelhq.com/book-demo/⁠   Connect with Jeremy Miner YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jeremeyminer⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeremyleeminer/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyleeminer/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.miner.52⁠   Connect with Tommy Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/ ⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tommy.mello1/ ⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@officialtommymello ⁠ Personal Website: ⁠https://www.tommymello.com/ ⁠ Business Website: ⁠https://a1garage.com/ ⁠

In this episode, Anna explores the uncomfortable reality that hitting big goals doesn't always bring the fulfillment we expect. She shares candid stories about giving keynotes that didn't feel authentic, how borrowing others' "success frameworks" shook her nervous system, and why tying worth to achievement leads to restlessness and anxiety. The conversation centers on reclaiming authenticity, listening to the body's signals, and examining whether our goals are truly ours or shaped by others' expectations.   Key Points:  Success can feel empty even when goals are met Fulfillment is not guaranteed by achievement Self-worth must be separate from results Constant "next level" chasing is exhausting Using others' frameworks can dilute authenticity A keynote based on someone else's style "did not land" Misalignment can trigger nervous system distress Panic and anxiety amplified by inauthentic success Take advice, but don't abandon your own blueprint Other people's goals can reshape your original vision Reflect on whether a goal was truly yours Ask what feeling you hoped the goal would create The body's signals are important data, not a flaw Misaligned success is an invitation to deeper self-inquiry True success is rooted in purpose, not ego or validation Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

When fatigue lingers, it can be a sign that the body's ability to produce energy isn't functioning the way it should. Could that be what's happening in your case?. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Scott Sherr to explain why energy dysfunction is so common in chronic illness, and how methylene blue is being used clinically to support mitochondrial function, oxidative stress balance, and detoxification.I also explain why this topic is especially relevant for people with thyroid and autoimmune conditions, based on what I see regularly in practice. We finish by discussing nervous system regulation, GABA support, and why calming the stress response is often necessary before energy can truly improve.If you've been feeling worn down despite “doing all the right things,” this episode will help you think differently about what your body may actually need.Episode Timeline: 00:02 – Episode Introduction01:43 – Dr. Scott's Background06:26 – When Hyperbaric Helps08:59 – Hyperbaric and Chronic Illness12:51 – What Is Methylene Blue13:10 – Why Methylene Blue Helps18:04 – Why Energy Breaks Down19:09 – Detox and Antioxidant Support23:09 – Antimicrobial Effects Explained26:59 – Acute vs Chronic Dosing29:20 – Methylene Blue for UTIs32:04 – Safety and Side Effects37:33 – Thyroid and Autoimmune Support38:55 – Energy Changes in Thyroid Patients41:54 – Who Should Not Use42:16 – Product Quality Differences51:55 – Understanding the GABA System52:41 – GABA, Anxiety, and Sleep59:49 – When GABA Support Helps1:03:06 – Final Thoughts and ResourcesAbout Dr. Scott Sherr: Is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) specialist. His clinical practice is built on HOMe as its foundation, complemented by an integrative approach to hyperbaric oxygen therapy that incorporates cutting-edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive laboratory testing (utilizing the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personalized practices, synergistic technologies (both new and ancient), and more.Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr: Dr. Scott Sherr's Personal Website - https://drscottsherr.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/ Transcriptions  Website - https://www.instagram.com/troscriptionsInstagram - To learn more about the Hyperthyroid Healing Diet Challenge visit Savemythyroid.com/challenge2026  Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto' s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric's Graves' disease and Hashimoto's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric's published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

In this episode, Anna reflects on the moment she realized she didn't need another program, course, or coach—she needed to live what she already knew. She explores the subtle shift from endlessly preparing and collecting frameworks to actually integrating, embodying, and trusting her own wisdom. This is a gentle call, especially to high achievers, to step back from constant "doing," embrace stillness, honor their values, and become the work instead of buying more of it.   Key Points: Realizing it's time to live the work, not buy more of it Love of growth can become a distraction from embodiment Pattern of always preparing but never fully "arriving" Not lacking information—lacking integration and trust True work requires stillness, slowness, and discipline Transformation often looks unglamorous and repetitive Integrity, alignment, and presence aren't what gets "sold" No certification for listening to your body and values Commitment this year: mindset, health, and alignment Letting work move quietly through podcasts and writing Encouragement to stop stacking programs and tools Invitation to integrate what you already know first Key question: collecting wisdom or willing to live it? Embodiment (not more info) is what creates real change Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, we explore why hiring the "right" people or reaching big milestones doesn't automatically create the inner fulfillment we imagine. Anna shares how chasing external solutions, experts, and next steps led to a powerful wake-up call: true clarity, alignment, and purpose can't be outsourced. You'll hear reflections on confusing productivity with alignment, the emptiness of goals set by others, and the importance of slowing down, trusting your timing, and returning to your own inner compass.   Key Points: You can't outsource fulfillment Experts can't give you inner alignment Productivity ≠ true alignment Outward success can still feel empty Emptiness is a sign of misalignment Many "goals" are set by others' expectations The journey of self-discovery is ongoing Build and hire from authenticity, not fear You are not behind in your journey Trust timing and enjoy the process Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, Anna reflects on a powerful realization: no amount of hiring, delegating, or expert support can replace the inner work of finding clarity, alignment, and fulfillment. Even when everything looks "right" on the outside—team, investments, progress—if it's not aligned internally, achievements can feel strangely empty. The episode explores the difference between productivity and true alignment, the danger of chasing goals set by others, and the importance of slowing down, trusting timing, and returning to your own inner compass.   Key Points: You can't outsource your fulfillment Experts and hires can't give you inner clarity Productivity is not the same as alignment Outward success can hide inner misalignment Emptiness after achieving goals signals misalignment Many goals are unconsciously set by others' expectations The journey of self-discovery never really ends True growth must come from authenticity, not fear You are not behind; timing is unique to you Slow down, breathe, and trust where you are now Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this final part of the series, the focus is on becoming the "CEO" of your health by owning your choices, listening to your body, and building small, sustainable habits. The episode emphasizes that your body follows your mind, that progress beats perfection, and that aligning your thoughts, words, and actions is key to healing and long‑term wellbeing.   Key Points You are the CEO of your health No one is coming to "save" your health Your body follows your thoughts Progress over perfection, always Take responsibility without shame about the past Align habits with your core values Consistency beats intensity every time Start with small, repeatable healthy habits Listen closely to your body's signals Many "bad" signals are emotional dysregulation Name and speak emotions to reduce stress Trust your body's feedback on foods and energy Avoid extreme diets and unsustainable plans Daily walks and simple breathwork are enough to start Align words and actions to reduce cognitive dissonance Integrity with yourself lowers stress markers Healing happens when mind, body, and actions align Emotional blockages must be faced and released   Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

What does it take to turn personal adversity into a transformative entrepreneurial vision? On this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, Marcia Dawood sits down with Kristin Thomas, founder of the Marble Collective, to explore the intersection of personal legacy, financial empowerment, and the urgency of creating spaces for women leaders to shine. This conversation sparks essential questions about how our life experiences shape the opportunities we pursue—and the lasting impact we hope to leave.Kristin Thomas brings a remarkable mix of personal resilience and professional drive to the table. With a background in psychology, real estate investing, and brokerage, her journey is deeply rooted in learning, adapting, and overcoming setbacks—including profound financial loss early in her life. These formative moments ultimately inspired her to launch Marble Collective, an AI-powered platform designed to capture, amplify, and preserve the digital legacy of women leaders, making their wisdom and achievements accessible to future generations.In this inspiring episode, listeners are invited behind the scenes of Marble Collective's mission to unlock and scale the influence of women role models, redefine digital legacy, and disrupt traditional social platforms. Kristin Thomas reveals how Marble stands apart from networks like LinkedIn, automating the creation of rich media portfolios and personalized learning experiences that foster authentic dialogue, not just self-promotion. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about empowering women, building lasting community, and leveraging technology to amplify voices that have historically been marginalized. If you believe in the power of legacy and innovation, you won't want to miss this conversation. To get the latest from Kristin Thomas, you can follow her below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-thomas-1092a01b/ https://www.marblecollective.com/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comDo Good While Doing WellLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

In this episode, we explore how our thoughts directly influence our biology through stress chemistry, epigenetics, and neuroplasticity. Drawing on the work of Dr. Bruce Lipton, the conversation reframes illness as something we can influence through our mindset. You'll hear practical tools—like better questions, emotional anchor words, and healing visualizations—to shift from chronic stress into a state of safety, gratitude, and calm, so your thoughts send healing signals instead of stress signals to your body.   Key Points: Thoughts act as biochemical instructions to the body Illness is not only aging or genetics; mindset matters Negative thoughts trigger stress chemicals like real danger Neuroplasticity: repeated thoughts strengthen brain pathways Chronic worry and self-criticism lock in stress patterns Choosing optimism trains the brain to see what's good Replace "Why me?" with "What does my body need now?" Problem-solving questions calm the nervous system Pick a daily emotional anchor word (e.g., calm, safe) Anchor words help lower stress hormones Use vivid visualization of your body healing and flowing The brain responds to imagined events like real ones You always have a choice: stress signals or healing signals Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, explains how stress is not only a mental experience but a physical one that shows up in your gut, hormones, and immune system. Emphasizes that the body follows the mind, and that chronic stress pushes the body into survival mode, blocking healing—even if you're taking high-quality supplements. Shares simple, practical tools to regulate your nervous system, including breathwork, nature time, and naming your emotions, so you can move from survival into a state where true healing is possible.   Key Points: Stress lives in the body, not just the mind Chronic stress disrupts digestion and gut microbiome Stress increases systemic inflammation Prolonged stress weakens thyroid, hormones, immunity Supplements alone can't heal a stressed-out body Mindset work is foundational for real healing Regulate your nervous system while you supplement Use affirmations to shift perception and state Breathwork is a core tool to calm the body Morning slow, intentional breathing sets the tone for the day Improved heart rate variability linked to slow breathing Spend time in nature to reduce stress load Name your emotions ("I feel overwhelmed/anxious") Labeling emotions calms the amygdala (fear center) We don't heal by just pushing harder Healing happens in a safe, de-stressed state The body follows what the mind believes and repeats Seek support and help; don't carry it all alone Use breath, movement, and nature to support your nervous system Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, we explore how your symptoms are not random problems but your body's intelligent responses to the signals it receives from your thoughts, emotions, and language. You'll learn how chronic stress and negative self-talk can keep your body in survival mode—and how simple, science-backed tools like awareness, breath, and kinder words can help you regulate your nervous system and support healing from the inside out.   Key Points: Symptoms = body's responses, not failures Thoughts influence hormones, gut, immunity, inflammation Brain reacts similarly to real and perceived threats Awareness of thoughts helps calm the nervous system Slow breathing with longer exhales activates vagus nerve Language shifts (e.g., "I choose to") change how you feel Compassionate self-talk supports healing Your body is asking for support, not failing you Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

Roll initiative for a new episode of The Fellowship of the Mic in the year 2026! We've taken a little hiatus for almost half of 2025, but Shandra is back with some special guest hosts in the new year.In Episode 75, my Filmstagram buddy, Campo, comes on to discuss the Dungeons & Dragons movies. We discuss the poorly reviewed movie from the year 2000 with Marlon Wayans, entitled Dungeons & Dragons, and then of course, the new one with Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez from 2023, D&D: Honor Among Thieves.We discuss a variety of things in this episode: how Jeremy Irons acted his heart out in the former film, how Michelle Rodriguez gained 15 pounds of muscle in the latter film, and why is there not a bad '90s movie, like, at all?

In this short year-end reflection, Dr. Anna Marie shares three powerful lessons from 2025: The answers are within you – Why thousands spent on coaches, shamans, and courses ultimately pointed her back to her own inner wisdom. Keep your authenticity – How following other people's blueprints (in speaking, business, and selling) pulled her out of alignment—and what it took to return to her unique soul blueprint. You are the medicine – How shifting your thoughts can rapidly change your biochemistry, move you from fear to expansion, and help you live from love, peace, and integrity. She also briefly shares her favorite brain, gut, and calming supplements and invites listeners into her 1:1 Quantum Body Energy Code Coaching Program to align mind, body, and energy with the future they desire. Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

Professional dancer, choreographer, educator, and creative entrepreneur Sharon Kung is redefining what it means to build a sustainable and empowered life in dance. In this episode, Sharon shares her unconventional path through ballet, contemporary dance, higher education, and entrepreneurship, including the experiences that led her to found Ballet Trauma Club.We dive into honest conversations about dancer pay, burnout, artistic freedom, and the realities of building a long-term career in dance, along with how dancers can begin reshaping the industry from the inside out.Key Points in this Episode: Sharon's early relationship with dance and her training in Hong Kong through the Royal Academy of Dance Transitioning to the U.S. dance world and discovering contemporary dance at Juilliard Double majoring in dance performance and economics at UC Irvine and what dancers should consider before taking that path Her first professional contract with Thodos Dance Chicago and navigating cultural shifts in the industry Differences between dance work in the U.S., Europe, and Asia The inspiration behind Ballet Trauma Club and the conversations Sharon hopes to spark around sustainability, trauma, and pay equity in ballet Systems Sharon uses to avoid burnout while building a creative businessConnect with Sharon:Follow Ballet Trauma Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ballettraumaclub/Shop Ballet Trauma Club's Website: https://ballettraumaclub.com/ (Use code BBBTC15 for 15% off your purchase!)Follow Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.sharonkung/Sharon's Personal Website: https://sharonkung.com/Links and Resources:Get 20% off your first order of ALOHA protein bars: https://aloha.com/BRAINYBALLERINAComplimentary Career Mentoring Consultation: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoringLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.comThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

What if manifestation wasn't about wishing harder - but about aligning deeper? ✨In this powerful episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell is joined by her best friend and manifestation queen Stefanie Dingbaum for an honest, energizing conversation about creating a soul-aligned 2026. Together, they break down the real difference between goal-setting and intentional living and why vision boards work only when faith, clarity, and action move together.You'll hear how visualization and unwavering belief have shaped their lives, plus Stefanie's step-by-step approach to creating vision boards that actually stick. From choosing a word of the year to taking aligned action when things feel uncertain, this episode blends magic with grounded strategy.Whether you're crystal-curious, spiritually minded, or simply ready to step into your next chapter with confidence, this conversation will help you clarify your vision, trust the process, and move toward your dreams with purpose.Grab your tea, your crystals, and your vision this is your invitation to manifest with intention and follow through with courage. Key Moments:08:40 "Intentional Goal Setting Journey"11:39 "Manifestation vs. Goals Explained"19:23 Manifesting Growth Through Podcasting23:52 "Authenticity Attracts, Says Billie"26:51 "Vision Boards & Word Selection"34:47 Vision Board Goal-Setting Tips40:36 "Vision Boards and Creativity"45:33 "Vision Board Tips and Ideas"49:35 "Embracing AI for Progress"56:33 "Daily Mindset Transformation Habits"58:46 Vision Board Party IdeasAbout the guest : Stefanie Dingbaum's journey turned transformative when she decided to fully commit to her business. Immersed in rebranding and growth, she set aside other desires—like starting a family—to channel her energy into her entrepreneurial path. It was in this phase of complete surrender, driven by genuine joy and contentment in her work, that Stefanie experienced the power of letting go. She discovered that when she released her grip on specific outcomes and focused instead on finding fulfillment in the present, life's manifestations had a way of finding her. Stefanie's story is one of dedication, personal growth, and the magic that happens when we trust the process.Connect Stefanie : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/stefanie.dingbaumBusiness Website: https://www.waveshealingtherapy.com/Personal Website : https://www.stefaniedingbaum.com/Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6AhAWHXEEsiqYKEoKSl0co-cYjYm3plPMeet Ashleigh Bodell – your guide to the mystical and the magical on the Big Crystal Energy Podcast.By day, she's a dedicated orthopedic physician assistant, but by night, she dives deep into the metaphysical, exploring crystals, energy work, and the unseen forces that shape our world. From childhood fascinations with witches and faeries to a transformative rediscovery of crystals, Ashleigh's journey bridges science and spirituality, the practical and the mystical. Connect Ashleigh : https://www.instagram.com/bigcrystalenergypodcast/Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!Please message me with any questions or comments. bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Nick Gray is the author of The Two-Hour Cocktail Party and founder of Museum Hack. He's mastered the art of hosting events that strengthen networks and build genuine connections. In this conversation, he shares practical systems for hosting gatherings, why every leader needs a personal website, and lessons learned from his viral blind date trip to Tokyo. The Learning Leader Show Key Learnings Two Great Ice Breaker Questions:  What's a compliment that someone has given you that you've never forgotten about?  If you could teach any class about a topic that you're an expert on, what would it be? The power of a network is real: As a leader, you're probably hiring people regularly or looking for investors. By hosting simple, lightweight meetups or dinner parties, or happy hours once a quarter, you can strengthen your network, build it, and keep those loose connections or weak ties warm. Mix professional and personal contacts: For me, a really boring event would be all work people. Look for occupational diversity. If you're hosting a work event, invite some other random folks who you know are gonna be good conversationalists and add to the energy. Don't reach for the top shelf first. Most important advice for leaders: do not invite your most impressive contact to your very first happy hour or meetup. Your first party should be for your neighbors, the parents of kids at your school, those LinkedIn connections, high school buddies you haven't seen in a while. Your first party should be a comfortable meetup for 15 to 22 people that you host at your home with just cocktails, not a dinner party. Then slowly, once a quarter, you'll be adding more people to it and filtering your list. Collect RSVPs to ensure attendance. New hosts are absolutely terrified that nobody will arrive. As long as you get a minimum of 15 people to show up, your party will generally be a success. Use platforms like Partiful or Mixily (not Paperless Post or Evite) to get people to RSVP, let them know what to expect, and send reminder messages. Ten days before, send a reminder message hyping up the party. About a week before, send another reminder message with a little dossier of who the attendees are. Write something little: "Ryan Hawk hosts a podcast. He wrote a book. He lives in Ohio. Ask him about the ski trip he went on with his family." This serves to make anxious people or socially awkward feel like they're welcome and they have a conversational access point. Practical hosting tips on event day: Label your trash cans and your bathrooms. As people arrive, greet and welcome every single person, and make them a name tag. Write it out right in front of them, first name only. Do not pre-write your name tags. Force collisions through structured activities. Your job as a leader is to go through life collecting the interesting people that you meet and helping them meet each other.  Can you become a connector? One way to be a connector is to host these meetups and force the collisions. Lead two or three rounds of introductions at your meetup. Make a little announcement 30 minutes after it starts: "There are so many interesting people here. I want you all to meet each other. We're gonna split into small groups. It might seem silly, but I promise the purpose tonight is for you to talk to as many new people as possible. We're gonna split into small groups of three or four people, and you're gonna go around and tell your life story in two minutes." End on time, especially for weekday events: Host from 6:30 to 8:30 PM with a hard stop on Tuesday or Wednesday nights. People appreciate having an end time because they have responsibilities. Having that end time makes them more likely to RSVP yes and actually attend. "I get more compliments on my party ending on time, and they leave with a positive experience, so they want to return for another." Why every leader needs a personal website. If you have a blue check verified on Instagram, if you post at least once a month on LinkedIn, you probably need your own personal website. It's proactive reputation management. People are out there searching for you on Google and on ChatGPT. It may not happen every single day, but it probably happens every week. Whether it's parents of your kids at school, whether it's new employees, people are googling you. You want to have a personal website to put your best foot forward and make a good impression. Carrd.co to create a simple homepage or cloudflare to set up your domain name.  Keep it simple: You don't need a Gary Vee type page. Your page can look like a Google Doc. Feed these large language models your story and bio. My website is plain text, simple homepage. I used to have a fancy design site. Now I'm like, dude, it doesn't matter. 80% of my visitors are on their cell phone and just want to read some text and have some links. The tweet from 2024 that changed everything.  The viral Tokyo blind date trip taught me I was ready to share my life with someone. I ended up meeting my wife a couple of months after this experience because I realized I was ready. From a business perspective, one of the most interesting things while that was happening and for about a week afterwards: anyone would accept my phone call. My callbacks were instantaneous. My dial to answer fast. People were reaching out from everywhere. I was like, whoa, is this what it's like to be a celebrity? "I came back to Texas after the trip, ready to truly settle down and find a relationship and meet my now wife." Write like you talk: The best book about storytelling is Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks. Don't try to write a LinkedIn post that says "I'm happy to announce." Would you actually say that to someone? No, you wouldn't. Say it like you talk. Advice on Blind Introductions: Use a double opt-in intro. Reach out to one person first, "Hey, are you taking new clients before I connect you with a friend?" Get both parties' permission, separately - then send the email.  Give yourself a Free Day: Dan Sullivan suggests one free day a quarter from work. Make it a weekday, and even get a burner phone so you can't check your work text/emails, so you're completely disconnected from work.  The keys to being a great host/MC: Priya Parker does such a great job talking about the theory of being a good leader. The host that doesn't do a great job is the one who's too cool to care. Give explicit instructions to people. You are a ring leader for an event, and you're in charge of everyone's energy levels and keeping the show on the road.  Add value before taking value. Never send someone a message, "I'd love to pick your brain," or "I'm looking for a mentor." That is take, take, take. Think about how you can add value first. When you add value first to people, it's some sort of law of reciprocity. They're much more likely to want to help you out or do something in return. Advice for new grads in the AI era: AI and new tools are eating into the ability for companies to hire low-level employees that do grunt work. Learn how to use the tools themselves. Work with small businesses and entrepreneurs where you can make a difference. Develop a writing practice: Matthew Dicks has this activity called Homework for Life where every night you write down some note, some anecdote, something that stuck out for you. It gives you ideas about things to write about. Use AI as an editor, not a writer: Don't outsource your thinking to AI. Use the tools, understand how to use them, but don't outsource your thinking. It'll spit back something decent, but you don't want to outsource your thinking, especially as a leader. Reflection Questions Nick says your first party should be for neighbors, school parents, and LinkedIn connections you haven't seen in a while (not your most impressive contacts). Who are 15-20 people in your life that fall into this "comfortable but haven't connected recently" category that you could invite to a simple cocktail party?   He emphasizes "add value before you take value" and never says "I'd love to pick your brain." Think about someone you want to connect with. What's one specific way you could add value to them first before asking for anything in return?   Nick hosts events once a quarter to keep weak ties warm instead of trying to have individual coffee meetings with everyone. What's one relationship-building activity you're currently doing inefficiently that could be replaced with a group gathering? Additional Learning #663 - Priya Parker: The Art of Gathering #545: Will Guidara: Unreasonable Hospitality #430 - Matthew Dicks: Change Your Life Through The Power Of Storytelling Audio Timestamps 02:06 Icebreakers and Personal Stories 02:55 The Art of Hosting Events 08:27 Practical Tips for Successful Gatherings 20:16 Mastermind Events and Personal Websites 25:36 The Importance of a Personal Website 26:47 Crafting an Engaging Bio 29:27 The Viral Tokyo Trip 37:04 Living an Interesting Life 41:57 The Art of Hosting and MC'ing 44:50 Advice for New Graduates 46:35 The Power of Writing and Storytelling 49:07 EOPC

You don't communicate just with words. You communicate with presence, tone, and how well you listen. This conversation invites you to slow down and notice how awareness and alignment shape every exchange, whether at home or at work. When you learn to listen without preparing a response, trust starts to build on its own. You also get a clearer look at different communication styles and how simple shifts like using I statements or allowing silence can change the outcome of a conversation. The more you understand yourself, the easier it becomes to meet others where they are. Communication stops being about control and starts becoming a connection.   The Magnetic Leader Workshop on January 4th, 2026. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-magnetic-leader-26-tickets-1976781967077?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl    About Cortney McDermott: Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women's Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson's private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US.   Connect with Cortney: Cort's Website Cort's LinkedIn Cort's Instagram Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

If money has ever felt heavy, confusing, or out of reach, it's not about your bank account. It's about how you relate to your own value. This conversation challenges the idea that wealth lives outside you and shows how fulfillment, creativity, and self trust shape the opportunities that show up in your life. You hear stories that flip the script, from a mystic who gives away a diamond to a business deal that turns around the moment alignment replaces effort. When you stop questioning your worth and start honoring it, work becomes an exchange of energy, not sacrifice. Wealth follows when you trust yourself enough to receive it.   The Magnetic Leader Workshop on January 4th, 2026. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-magnetic-leader-26-tickets-1976781967077?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl    About Cortney McDermott: Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women's Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson's private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US.   Connect with Cortney: Cort's Website Cort's LinkedIn Cort's Instagram Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

Your body is always listening to your thoughts. When your mind is rushed or stressed, digestion slows and energy drops. When you slow down, listen inward, and act with gratitude, your body responds. This conversation explores how coherence and alignment shape your health more than any single protocol or plan. You hear how breath, visualization, and imagination can shift your nervous system and unlock real physical change. The brain becomes your own pharmacy, guided by neuroplasticity and inner knowing rather than outside noise. When you trust yourself and practice presence, health stops being something you chase and starts being something you create.   The Magnetic Leader Workshop on January 4th, 2026. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-magnetic-leader-26-tickets-1976781967077?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl    About Cortney McDermott: Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women's Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson's private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US.   Connect with Cortney: Cort's Website Cort's LinkedIn Cort's Instagram Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

What if a stranger inviting you to build a boat halfway around the world led to meeting your wife, building a family, and discovering your life's work? In this episode, John Caprani, video advertising specialist for home service businesses, shares his unconventional journey from Ireland to West Africa to Fiji and finally to Spain. After meeting a Swiss sailor named Hans in 2011, John packed everything for a one-way ticket to Senegal to build a 72-foot wooden sailboat. That adventure led to a job in Fiji doing construction project management, where he met his wife within six weeks, married her six months later, and became a father 10 months after that. Six years later, with two kids under three and a deep dissatisfaction with his corporate job, John made the leap into entrepreneurship at age 37. Now specializing in video advertising for home service businesses generating $1M to $5M annually, he's helped clients book $800K in 30 days and $95K in 40 days using a simple approach that most marketers overlook: putting the founder on camera and building trust through personality instead of just showcasing work. John reveals why trust matters more than perfect craftsmanship when entering someone's home, why employees can never sell as effectively as founders on video, and how narrowing his focus to home services transformed his results.   [00:02:20] The Technology That Makes the World Smaller John is in Valencia, Spain (nine hours ahead of Seattle) Zoom and modern technology make global conversations seamless Kevin used to commercial fish in Alaska before technology like this existed The ability to work from anywhere is now a reality [00:04:00] What John Does: Video Advertising for Home Service Businesses Spent years as a copywriter but found it hard to sell to uneducated buyers Shifted 18 months ago to focus specifically on home service businesses Serves businesses doing upgrades: walls, paving, air conditioning, barns, storage units, renovations, landscaping Specializes in video advertising on Facebook and Instagram only Works with businesses selling high-ticket services for the home [00:06:33] Why Home Services Is Different: Trust Over Technique Local business marketing is not as sophisticated as e-commerce or online coaching Most local businesses aren't doing video marketing at all Those who do focus on work being done (pictures of installations) which doesn't solve the real problem John's approach: focus on personality and the business owner themselves [00:08:38] Kevin's Parallel Journey: Carpet Cleaning in 1995 Started carpet cleaning and restoration business in 1995 Blew through $300K in first year following traditional industry approach Advertised "two rooms and a hallway for $59.95" (then dropped to $49.95) Key lesson: trust is huge when you're in people's homes while they're at work [00:13:04] John's Background: From Father's Business to Sailing Father was entrepreneur in publishing, graphic arts, and printing Tried entrepreneurial things as teenager but they didn't work out Spent twenties traveling, went to UK, learned woodworking skills Learned artisan craft skills, made lovely things, lived hand to mouth existence Everything changed when he got married, needed more stability [00:14:20] The Construction Years: Getting Promoted Out of Success Friend offered job in construction industry doing project management for holiday resort renovations Was good at project management, actually being on site Got promoted out of job he was good at into job he sucked at: marketing and sales Had to learn copywriting and marketing to sell to traveling business clients [00:15:40] The Big Decision: Quit at 37 with Two Kids Under Three In 2018, didn't want to stay in construction, wanted freedom Knew online meant he could travel, move countries, income unaffected Was 37, married, two kids under age three Had enough money to live for maybe three or four months Quit job in September 2018, got first couple of clients, took it from there [00:20:16] The Jockey and the Horse John likens his role to being a jockey "The horse you ride on is most of the race won" Not magic on his part, certain factors need to be in place When it works, it really works [00:22:00] The Sweet Spot: Five to Fifteen Person Teams Prefers smaller businesses: 5-15 people team Direct relationship with founder No layers of bureaucracy Say "Can you help me?" John says "Yes," they say "Okay, let 'er rip" Bigger businesses (20-30+ people) have marketing team in-house, bureaucracy, people covering their own ass [00:23:08] The Non-Negotiable: A Good Assistant on the Phone John needs business owner to have assistant who is good on the phone When leads come in, owner should NOT be doing screening or appointment setting Owners are often best salesperson but definitely not best appointment setter They start to hate it because it's beneath them, then they hate John [00:27:00] The One-Way Ticket to Senegal Hans said: "I'm not gonna buy your ticket there, but I'll pay for everything after. I want to see that you get there on your own steam" "Show up at Dakar Airport in Senegal on such and such day, I'll be there to pick you up" John packed up, sold his vehicle, got one-way ticket to Dakar Worked together for 10-11 months building the boat, launched it, did sailing together [00:27:47] The German Guy in Fiji Hans was going to sail elsewhere, John didn't want to go back to Ireland Asked Hans: "Do you know anybody else who might have something interesting?" Hans: "I know this German guy in Fiji doing work on holiday resorts" German guy called a few days later: "I need a man. Can you be here in two weeks?" John: "Would you buy me a ticket?" German: "I'll send you a ticket today" Packed up from London, jumped on plane to Fiji [00:29:40] From Project Management to Sales to Entrepreneurship Started doing dusty construction project management on site in Fiji Got better at job, got promoted to sales Had to learn about selling Led to 2018 decision: "I have these sales skills, I know copywriting, I want out of construction, let's quit and go do my own thing" [00:30:06] The Big Leap: Married, Kids, No Steady Paycheck Pretty big step going from steady paycheck to own thing Mentally tough, but felt like it was now or never at 37 with two kids under three "Gun to the head moment, and gun to the head is a great motivator" Family helped: gave them place to stay while getting on feet in Ireland Wife was rock solid: "I don't understand why you're doing this, but if you want to do it, I'll support you" [00:32:20] The Turning Point: Everything's Actually Okay About 18 months after quitting, I was constantly worried: "Is this gonna fail?" Looked at himself: "Everything's okay. We've still got a place to live. Kids still have shoes. We have food. Nobody's going hungry" "This might not be working perfectly, but it's working. I've covered the basics. We're surviving and I can grow from here" [00:33:20] Five Years Later: Life in Valencia, Spain In 2024, decided time to move on from Ireland Glad to spend those years there, reconnect with family Wanted kids to know his family, wanted wife to become Irish citizen Sold up everything, packed into two cars, road tripped from Ireland to Spain Life has become so much better since moving to Spain [00:36:00] The Integration Life: No Rules About When You Work Don't have work-life balance with entrepreneurship Do get work-life integration if you're smart about it Bring everything in, don't live by rules about finishing work at certain time or can't do anything on weekends Do what you can when you can, find time to get everything in [00:39:38] Where to Find John Website: firedigitalmarketing.com (short video explaining what he does and how it helps) Facebook: John Caprani (most active there) Can get sense of who he is, his opinions and thoughts before reaching out Best place to connect [00:42:40] Repetition Over Perfection First time around won't be perfect, won't be what you feel is perfect in your mind Kevin's coach had him make 24-25 videos in one day walking through a process Every time got more comfortable, didn't have to think about what to say, got the flow [00:44:06] What Really Works: Belief and Confidence All the fancy copywriting, hacks, tactics are good, valuable, useful But what really works better than anything else: somebody who believes in what they do and has some confidence in themselves That'll convert better than anything   KEY QUOTES "If you are an eight out of 10 at your work, but you're like 10 out of 10 in terms of a human being and being trustworthy, people would care about that more than being a 10 out of 10 in the work and maybe being a five out of 10 in the character side of things." - John Caprani "Gun to the head is a great motivator. It'll get you to do shit you wouldn't normally do." - John Caprani "You don't get work-life balance [as an entrepreneur], but you do get work-life integration if you're smart about it." - John Caprani "There's nobody but the founder of a business who really has the conviction and has enough on the line to actually sell it as effectively on video." - John Caprani "All the different fancy copywriting and hacks and tactics, in the end, what really works better than anything else is somebody who believes in what they do and has some confidence in themselves. That'll convert better than anything." - John Caprani CONNECT WITH JOHN CAPRANI 

In this episode, we explore the power of the Inner Teacher—the gentle, loving inner guidance that reconnects you to your own truth. Rather than searching externally for answers, true alignment comes from turning inward and learning to deeply listen. We break down how intuition is an inner knowing that arrives softly and quickly, often felt in the gut or heart, and how the mind tends to overtake it when we don't listen. The conversation highlights why inner guidance is essential for coherence, alignment, and living in flow. We also reframe manifestation, shifting it from "doing more" to a state of remembering and alignment—recognizing that what you seek already exists within you. True healing and peace come from addressing not just the physical body, but also the mind, spirit, and energy. Finally, we share simple practices to help you reconnect with your inner truth, relax your nervous system, and access intuitive guidance more easily. The Magnetic Leader Workshop on January 4th, 2026. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-magnetic-leader-26-tickets-1976781967077?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl  About Cortney McDermott: Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women's Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson's private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US.   Connect with Cortney: Cort's Website Cort's LinkedIn Cort's Instagram Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

What if the quickest path to career clarity is hidden in your inbox?

SummaryIn this episode we interview David Sauers. He's the founder of Royal Restrooms, a company that's redefining what a portable restroom can be. What started with a frustrating moment at a festival turned into David challenging a fundamental assumption: How can we elevate one of the most overlooked parts of any event?He walks us through why weddings became their breakthrough customer segment and how adapting designs for different event types unlocked growth.This isn't just about restrooms,  it's about challenging stigma, listening closely to customer signals, and innovating in overlooked spaces. David explains how they are testing their way into showers, beverage trailers, and beyond.Guest LinksLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsauers/Royal Restrooms: https://royalrestroomsca.com/Personal Website: https://www.davidsauers.com/ Is your team guessing which experiments to run? Discover proven ways to test your ideas before you invest. With the Precoil Experiment Library, you'll find the right experiment for every assumption.

You know those conversations you keep putting off because they feel heavy or tense? This talk gives you a clearer way through them. Mathew Blades explains why tough conversations trigger anxiety and why they matter even more when the person is someone you'll have to face again. You hear how "I" statements, honest intentions, and simple clarity can shift the whole tone. And you learn why giving someone space to process can be more effective than pushing for instant resolution. You also get a practical look at how to lead the conversation instead of reacting to it. Role-playing, knowing what outcome you want, and assuming the other person didn't mean harm help you stay grounded. By the end, you see that hard conversations don't have to drain you. They can open the door to understanding, peace, and healthier relationships. About Mathew Blades: When organizations need to break free from dysfunctional workplace cycles and build winning team cultures, they turn to Mathew Blades. An award-winning broadcaster turned captivating keynote speaker, he shares a startling new perspective on how teams can relate to themselves and each other to achieve the extraordinary, together.  Drawing from 27 years of broadcasting experience and hundreds of transformational interviews through his podcast Learn From People Who Lived It™, Blades helps leaders and teams renegotiate what work can look like. His approach has impacted organizations like Kia, Hyundai, and Keller Williams, earning praise from industry leaders, including Howard Stern. Connect with Mathew Blades: Website: www.mathewblades.com Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

Dr. Raj speaks with Vedic chanting teacher Shantala Sriramaiah about life at the intersection of ancient lineage and modern online learning. In addition to Shantala's journey, we discuss her platform Veda Studies and her newly published teaching resources. Here are some links to learn more about Shantala's work: Website: https://www.vedastudies.com Spotify Artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2c2XaZTIfbryunWLcUVSo7 Nitya Prārthanā and Nitya Dhyāna: https://www.vedastudies.com/books/ Free Veda chanting essentials course (on demand): https://www.vedastudies.com/student-registration/ The Indian Wisdom Podcast is hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, seasoned storyteller and spiritual lineage holder. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures” and runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual guidance practice. Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com Courses: https://indianwisdomschool.com Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com

#256: We break down the simplest, most effective ways to build stronger friendships and stay connected as an adult. Plus, learn how to build a personal website, host better events, send a friends newsletter, book a cruise on a budget, and so much more. Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and author who built and sold two successful companies, Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. His YouTube and short-form videos have reached over 55 million views. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/build-meaningful-relationships-nick-gray⁠ Partner Deals Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Storyworth: Share your family stories in a custom book (+ $10 off) LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Nick: X | Website | Friends Newsletter PersonalWebsite.org November 2025 Asset Allocation Personal Website Checklist The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings RSVP Tracking Partiful Luma Mixily Free Amazon Fulfillment Center Tours Animal Spirits Podcast Rippner Tennis Cruises Below Deck Frequent Miler's Casino Status Strategy for Free Cruises CruiseSheet Personal Domain Services CloudFare Registrar Google Domains Hover Carrd Gemini Nano Banana WordPress ATH Podcast Best Credit Cards Membership Newsletter Ep #68: Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Strategies and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray Ep #146: This Episode Changed My Perspective on Cruises with Emma Le Teace Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:00) How Nick Builds and Maintains Strong Relationships (01:49) What Most People Get Wrong About Staying in Touch (02:49) Why Making New Friends as an Adult Is So Hard (05:49) Nick's Simple Formula for Hosting a Great Cocktail Party (07:25) Chris's Holiday Cookie Party and Why You Shouldn't Start With a Dinner Party (09:10) Better Ways to Handle Introductions and RSVPs (13:26) Using a "Friends Newsletter" to Stay Connected (14:47) What to Include in a Great Newsletter (19:18) How to Send Your First Newsletter (Without Overthinking It) (20:38) An Amazing Opportunity Nick Got from His Newsletter (21:28) Easy Content Ideas: Purchases, Apps, Shows, and More (24:33) Chris' Attempt to Get on Below Deck (31:04) What Excites Chris About Cruises (33:19) Nick's Take on Cruises (and the “Life-Plus” Mindset) (36:11) Hacking Cruises and Cheap Cruise Strategies (40:21) Why Everyone Needs a Personal Website (43:06) Buying a Domain and Setting Up a Simple Homepage (45:31) Getting Google to Notice Your Website (49:06) When to Upgrade and What Content Belongs on Your Website (52:17) Nick's Service for Building and Maintaining Your Website (52:52) Nick's Asset Allocation Post and the Value of Transparency (53:46) Removing the Stigma Around Money and Creating More Transparency With Friends (59:21) Using AI for Doctor Appointments Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're more than the stories you tell yourself. Melissa, host of the F.E.E.L. Podcast, shares how embracing every layer—both light and dark—can help you reclaim your power and inner peace. She opens up about her own battle with anxiety and how curiosity, movement, and quiet reflection helped her find balance. You'll learn why self-care and emotional awareness are the foundation of true empowerment. Melissa also talks about the strength found in community, the courage to seek support, and how redefining happiness as contentment leads to wholeness. Her message is simple yet powerful: when you stop judging your emotions and start listening to them, you create space to feel whole, fulfilled, and free.   About Melissa Crook: Thought Leader & Host, The Embracing Layers Network The F.E.E.L. Podcast | Together We F.E.E.L. Panel Show Book, "Embracing Layers Unapologetically" Creator, Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life (Online Course) Book Me to Speak on the F.E.E.L. Framework Podcast Episodes | Panel Show Book | Course Contact & Speaking Requests Faster Way Coaching Linktree   Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank

In this historic interview, Bashar (channeled by Darryl Anka) delivers a direct confirmation that humanity has entered the three-year global breakdown phase leading to Open Contact by 2027. In this new transmission, Darryl explains how current world events, collapsing systems, and rapid technological acceleration are part of a greater timeline convergence—a domino effect that's preparing Earth for first official contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. He reveals why 2025–2027 marks the most critical window in human evolution, how “breakdown” is the necessary precursor to “breakthrough,” and what each of us can do to stay aligned with the new frequency of transformation.✦ Learn more about The Deep Dive Membership | https://iamemilioortiz.com/the-deep-d...In this conversation with Emilio Ortiz, we explore Bashar's 2027 predictions, the hybrid-human connection, the mechanics of parallel realities, and the physics of consciousness that underlie the coming shift. Whether you've followed Bashar for years or are encountering this message for the first time, this episode delivers profound clarity about the next stage of the human experiment—and the practical steps to thrive through the transition. Watch until the end for Bashar's message on integration, authenticity, and the true purpose of Open Contact in awakening a New Earth.Darryl Anka is a filmmaker, author, and internationally recognized channel for Bashar, a multidimensional being who shares teachings about parallel realities, higher consciousness, and humanity's path toward Open Contact. For nearly four decades, Darryl has delivered Bashar's transmissions on topics ranging from the nature of reality, ET civilizations, and hybrid beings, to the mechanics of manifestation and the evolution of the soul. Bashar's messages bridge science and spirituality, offering a precise, uplifting framework for understanding the upcoming shift in human consciousness and the transformative years leading to 2027.___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS0:00 —Bashar / Darryl Anka Intro4:20 - Why Everyone's Aiming at 2027 Predictions6:12 - Bashar's Passion Formula9:35 - How Humanity Will React to Open Contact 13:27 - First-Contact Specialists 15:07 - Learning to Relate to Earth as a Living Being18:16 - Holographic History20:11 - Humanity Is Already Hybridized27:02 - UFO Disclosure Enters Politics 28:32 - ET History Will Rewrite Our Education Systems34:06 - Moving Toward an AI-Augmented Civilization 36:24 - Will Advanced ETs Guide Us If We Misuse AI?41:15 - Demystifying Channeling45:03 - Earth as a University47:09 - Why Some Souls Choose Painful Lifetimes56:44 - Evolving Competition into Inspirational Challenge1:00:13 - Why Planetary Transformation Feels So Slow1:02:13 - The Metaphysics of Time Lags in Physical Reality1:04:34 - Earth Is Not a Trap:1:10:16 - True Neutrality vs Avoiding Responsibility1:12:44 - Living in Positive Synchronicity1:15:31 - The Next Generations1:20:16 - What Bashar's People Remember Through Us1:22:32 - The Questions We Don't Yet Know to Ask___________________Guest: Darryl Anka, Channel for Bashar✦ Website | https://www.bashar.org/✦ Channeling Events | https://www.bashar.org/event-calendar✦ Bashar's Store | https://store.bashar.org/✦ YouTube | ‪@BasharChanneledbyDarrylAnka‬ ✦ Darryl's Personal Website | https://darrylanka.com/✦ Darryl's Escape Rooms | https://darrylanka.com/boggled-escape...Host: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG |   / iamemilioortiz  ✦ Subscribe to Channel |    / emilioortiz  ___________________© 2025 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

✨Download the FREE Mind-Body Reset Guide: A daily ritual to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and return to inner peace.In today's episode, I'm sharing a deeply personal chapter of my spiritual awakening and identity shift — the moment life stopped letting me operate from my old self and I was forced to step into who I really am.I talk about ego deaths, dark nights of the soul, and the uncomfortable but sacred process of releasing who we thought we were supposed to be so we can live in true alignment.This journey wasn't glamorous — it was messy, emotional, and at times terrifying. I let go of the business I built, the identity I clung to, the external validation, and the “shoulds” I inherited from society. What replaced it was something far more meaningful: inner safety, nervous-system peace, intuition, and self-trust.If you're in a season where you feel stuck, disconnected from your path, or questioning your next chapter — this episode will remind you that you're not behind, and nothing in your life is happening by accident. Your timeline is sacred. Your soul already knows where you're going.In this episode, I share:What an ego death really feels likeWhy identity shedding is uncomfortable but necessaryThe role nervous system safety plays in spiritual awakeningHow to trust your intuition when you're scared to let goWhy your timeline isn't supposed to look like everyone else'sWhat happens when you stop forcing life and start listening to your body and soulYou are safe to begin again. You are safe to follow what feels true. And you are safe to trust the unfolding of your path — even if it looks nothing like you expected.

What if sending one Instagram DM could completely change the trajectory of your life and business? In this episode, Braxton Kilgo, Founder & CEO of I Believe In You (IBIY), shares his incredible journey from a small town in Texas with just 200 people to building a global movement that's touched lives in over 20 countries and 100+ cities. After a career-ending football injury forced him to reimagine his future, Braxton discovered his true calling when a middle school principal's phone call led him to create stickers that said "I believe in you" - sparking a ripple effect of kindness he couldn't ignore. From frantically rewriting a speech 24 hours before delivery to receiving stories about lives saved, Braxton reveals how one bold DM to a stranger in Scottsdale introduced him to his business partners Joey and Dylan, who brought him into a world of entrepreneurs that transformed everything. Through the power of "big belief leading to big action," Braxton built IBIY - a tech-enabled bracelet movement where small acts of kindness create measurable waves of impact, with partnerships including Tony Robbins' Mastermind.com and Recovery Unplugged that happened before they even officially launched their B2B offering. Braxton shares why "show up to serve, not sell" will 10x everything you're doing, how being kind and asking "how can I help you?" creates an army of people ready to connect you with anything you need, and why the person giving the bracelet might experience something even more powerful than the person receiving it.   [00:05:19] What Braxton Does: Building a Kindness Movement with Technology Founded I Believe In You (IBIY) - a movement centered on one core belief: small acts of kindness can make big waves of impact Flagship product: Bracelets with "I believe in you" message that you wear with the intention to give away Each bracelet contains an NFC chip synced with mobile app - tap your phone to see personalized video/photo messages and track the bracelet's journey Track every city, country, and person impacted - watch your ripple effect spread around the world even after you give it away Mission: Create an army of "wave makers" to make impact as individuals and businesses [00:07:40] The Origin Story: From Football Dreams to Purpose Grew up in May, Texas - a town of 200 people where his whole family lived on one farm Thought his only path out was playing in the NFL Got to college on a football scholarship but struggled with injuries, limping off the field every day after practice Strength coach Coach Ramey pulled him aside: "I think you were made for something bigger than this, and I think you also want to be able to run around in the yard with your kids one day" Eventually dropped out, went back to the farm and oil field, returned to school and started a clothing company called Vision about defining your version of success [00:10:41] The Pivotal Moment: A Principal's Phone Call That Changed Everything Got invited to speak at a middle school (about 10 schools in, wasn't very good yet) Principal called 24 hours before: "I wanted to remind you what some of the kids are going through at home and at school so you really know who you're talking to" Spent 10 minutes breaking Braxton's heart with stories Braxton told his brother: "I wrote the wrong speech. I'm not qualified" [00:12:37] The Unexpected Impact: When Kindness Goes Viral Principal called days later: Kids were being nicer to each other in hallways and to staff Parents called thanking them for the speaker because of conversations kids started at home Local businesses called asking "what are these ugly ass stickers these kids are sticking on everything?" At 19 years old, shipped bracelets to 16 different countries, appeared on TV channels and podcasts [00:15:01] The Long Journey: From 19 to 30 and Back Again Realized he didn't know any entrepreneurs - "the only person I knew that was maybe a business person was the guy who had more cows next door" Put IBIY on pause to learn how to be a business person and build the technology Built another company (Hours Global - business consulting) that he used to fund IBIY Worked with 1,000+ clients in sales, branding, and high-level partnerships over the decade Now ready to launch IBIY to the world at age 30 (turns 30 next week) [00:18:29] The Million Dollar Question: A Life-Changing Introduction Who Changed Everything: Joey and Dylan (his business partners) [00:19:25] Pivotal People: Joey and Dylan - The Instagram DM That Changed Everything Was planning to move to Fort Lauderdale with his best friend/brother Two friends convinced them to move to Scottsdale instead - "at least come for a little while" On the drive to Scottsdale in a U-Haul, looked for people doing cool stuff on Instagram Never had true friends who were also entrepreneurs before meeting Joey and Dylan They introduced him to Devon who runs Arizona Entrepreneurs, which is where he met Nico [00:21:18] The Scottsdale Effect: From 10 Months to 5 Years Original plan: Stay in Scottsdale for 10-12 months then leave Reality: Stayed for 5 years and was the last one there after all his friends moved Joey and Dylan are now his business partners in IBIY They're the reason he brought IBIY back when he did [00:23:20] The Arizona Entrepreneurs Connection: Opening Doors Everywhere Joey and Dylan introduced him to the Arizona Entrepreneurs community Became the official marketing partner of the entire Arizona Entrepreneur group His first investor for IBIY came from one of those stages Got to sit on stages with "some of the top entrepreneurs in the world" even though they'd done "astronomically more" than him" [00:31:42] The Three Pillars of IBIY Direct-to-Consumer: Bracelets sold online to anyone in the world; each collection gives back to a charity Culture Shift Tour: Speaking at hundreds of schools around the country every year (led by partner Jared), recreating the original sticker moment with real bracelets B2B Partnerships: Custom co-branded bracelets for nonprofits, churches, retreats, conferences, and businesses with custom messaging and packaging [00:32:40] The Partnership Program: Impact You Can Track Organizations get completely co-branded bracelets and packaging Can leave a custom message on the front of all bracelets (video from founder/leader appears first time it's tapped) Working with major companies BEFORE officially launching: Recovery Unplugged, Mastermind.com (Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi), Dick's Sporting Goods meeting scheduled, ClickFunnels reached out All from texting friends and reaching out through personal relationships - no marketing yet [00:38:59] Braxton's Advice: Big Belief, Big Action, Big Results "You have to believe you are before you are and you have to believe like absurdly" "Big belief leads to big action, which is the only way to get those big results" "Little belief leads to little action, which then basically just has you re-solidify in your mind that you couldn't do it" "If you want the magic, you gotta take some risks. There's no risk, there's no magic" [00:41:00] The Giver's Gift "It's really awesome for the people that receive the bracelet, but I think it might still be more powerful to the person that gives it away"   KEY QUOTES "Small acts of kindness can make big waves of impact." - Braxton Kilgo "You have to believe you are before you are and you have to believe like absurdly. Big belief leads to big action, which is the only way to get those big results." - Braxton Kilgo "If you show up to serve, not sell, it will 10x everything that you're doing." - Braxton Kilgo "If you want the magic, you gotta take some risks. There's no risk, there's no magic." - Braxton Kilgo CONNECT WITH BRAXTON KILGO

AI is starting to take more human jobs while OpenAI and Sam Altman are thinking about GPT-6 and new science. Meanwhile, the rest of OpenAI is thinking about how they'll pay for GPT-6. Plus, Google is sending AI chips into space, Gemini will power Apple Intelligence, Kimi K2 Thinking is a great open-source AI model and the backlash to Coke's new AI ad.    Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/   // Show Links // AI JOBPOCALYSE 2: Most Job Cuts in October in 20 Years https://x.com/atrupar/status/1986417464985473433  But Maybe GPT-6 Will Do New Science https://x.com/slow_developer/status/1986151529729171794 Tyler Cowen / Sam Altman Interview https://youtu.be/cuSDy0Rmdks?si=668An6TuxpyZ3Va- OpenAI CFO Wants a "Federal Backstop" For Chips & Compute https://finance.yahoo.com/video/openai-wants-federal-backstop-investments-201700279.html Sam Altman Statement  https://x.com/sama/status/1986514377470845007 Jensen Huang "China Will Win The AI Race" https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/ai-nvidia-china-race Google's Project Suncatcher https://research.google/blog/exploring-a-space-based-scalable-ai-infrastructure-system-design/ https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/1985754323813605423 Google Gemini Will Power Siri For $1 Billion a Year https://x.com/markgurman/status/1986150242698637591 Gemini Gets Into Google Maps https://blog.google/products/maps/gemini-navigation-features-landmark-lens/ Kimi K2 Thinking is Here https://x.com/Ki mi_Moonshot/status/1986449512538513505 New llama cpp released https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp?utm_source=www.theneurondaily.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=new-siri-powered-by-google&_bhlid=9b7649bbd3e562023b37f7a61d882918b5941de4 Guide to setting it up https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/discussions/16938?utm_source=www.theneurondaily.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=new-siri-powered-by-google&_bhlid=bad1906bd3fa16c54272fe0c6263e1421ff11495 Grieving Family Uses Claude To Cut Hospital Bill From $190k down to 33K https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/grieving-family-uses-ai-chatbot-to-cut-hospital-bill-from-usd195-000-to-usd33-000-family-says-claude-highlighted-duplicative-charges-improper-coding-and-other-violations New Coke AI Holiday Trailer https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1985470088074375344 Apple TV Practical Ad https://www.threads.com/@dreasstorm/post/DQt06lPgn_y?xmt=AQF0XhtvJZVYz1J8NYgRrMFZ_axYxO7bkE-6V3sRxDwH8JQ7oK-4Gsp766J67MOXU-MnaEk&slof=1 Sandbar AI Ring  https://x.com/sandbar/status/1986112726889078911 PewDiePie Made A Giant Local, Free AI Model Cluster Using Qwen https://youtu.be/qw4fDU18RcU?si=QXyFbNjFy_5vQTMo Cool Use Of Image Models To Create Interactive Face on Personal Website https://x.com/kylancodes/status/1980528164079300964 Christmas Fatality Finishers https://www.reddit.com/r/SoraAi/comments/1op8rqh/christmas_fatality_finishers/ ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Gavin's Thanksgiving Example (prompt on Reddit):  https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1986224435192602987  

Fine is a 4-Letter Word is all about those moments when “fine” is just the mask we wear before life gives us a loud wake-up call.For Massimo Backus, that wake-up call came wrapped in a leadership 360 evaluation that painted a picture he didn't recognize. The team he thought he was inspiring and supporting saw someone defensive, unsafe to approach, even a bully. Gut punch, right?Raised by creative, supportive parents who met in a woodworking class over a three-legged chair, Massimo learned the values of creativity, acceptance, and generosity that would later guide his unconventional career path. He also carried the invisible weight of childhood dyslexia and a lifelong habit of needing to prove himself. That pattern followed him into adulthood and eventually showed up in how he led others. His relentless pursuit of purpose-driven work eventually led him to a prestigious position as global head of leadership development for a large international consulting firm, where he thought he had finally “made it.” However, that 360-degree feedback assessment came as an unexpected wake-up call.Massimo first tried to “fix” himself on his own. It wasn't until he surrendered control and attended the Hoffman Process, a weeklong retreat, that he uncovered the real saboteur: his own inner critic.Through self-compassion, Massimo finally found the power to stop performing and start being. Listen as we unpack his journey from overactive inner critic to radical freedom.Massimo's hype song is Dance Yrself Clean by LCD Sound SystemResources:InKind Leaders Website: https://www.inkindleaders.com/Massimo's Personal Website: https://massimobackus.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/massimo-backus/Claim your copy of: “Human First, Leader Second” bookInvitation from Lori: This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. Smart business leaders know trust is the foundation of every great workplace. And in today's hybrid and fast-moving work culture, trust isn't built in quarterly town halls or the occasional Slack message. It's built through consistent, clear, and HUMAN communication. Companies and leaders TALK about the importance of connection and community. And it's easy to believe your organization is doing a great job of maintaining an awesome corporate culture. Because you've got annual all-hands meeting and open door policies, and “fun" team-building events.But let's be real. Leaders who are serious about building real trust are finding better ways to strengthen culture, create connection, and foster community.That's where I come in. Forward thinking companies are hiring me to produce internal podcasts. To bring leadership and employees together through authentic stories, real conversations, and meaningful connections. Think of it as your old-school printed company newsletter - reinvented for the modern workforce. I KNOW, what a cool idea, right?! If you run, work for, or know of a company that wants to upgrade communication, facilitate connections, build community, and maintain culture, let's chat. Message me at Lori@ZenRabbit dot com. Because when people feel heard, they engage. When they engage, they perform. And when they perform, the business succeeds beyond projections.

✨Download the FREE Mind-Body Reset Guide: A daily ritual to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and return to inner peace.In this episode, I'm talking about the moments when clarity feels impossible — when we don't have the answers yet, when life feels confusing or uncertain, and when we're trying to force a timeline our nervous system isn't ready for.For so long, I tried to “think” my way into clarity. I tried to plan every step, control the outcome, and make life make sense before moving forward. But true clarity doesn't come from the mind — it comes from nervous system safety, inner quiet, and learning to listen to your body.I share how stepping away from a successful creative agency, resetting my nervous system, and slowing down helped me find the direction I couldn't see when I was overwhelmed and overstimulated.Sometimes clarity looks like a retreat. Sometimes it looks like a day of silence. Sometimes it looks like admitting you don't know yet — and that's okay. The answers don't arrive when we push. They arrive when we regulate, breathe, and come back home to ourselves.In this episode, I share:Why clarity disappears when your nervous system is dysregulatedHow silence, slowness, and stillness bring answers forwardWhy you don't need a full plan — just the next aligned stepThe role of inner safety in big decisions and life transitionsHow to listen to what your body already knowsWhat small aligned actions look like while you're figuring it outIf you're feeling stuck or unsure about your path right now, I promise you — you're not behind. You're not lost. You're learning to trust the part of you that already knows the way.

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Download the FREE Mind-Body Reset Guide: A daily ritual to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and return to inner peace.In today's episode, I'm diving deep into mind-body-soul wellness and why true transformation requires alignment at every level — your physical body, mindset, and your soul's purpose.So many women come to me wanting support with either their wellness or their mindset… but here's the truth I've seen over and over again:You cannot experience true wholeness without integrating all three — mind, body, and soul.Your dream body, your mental clarity, your emotional peace, and your purpose aren't separate goals — they are connected through your nervous system, your beliefs, your energy, and your daily habits.In this episode, I share:✨ Why you may feel disconnected from your body or purpose✨ How unhealed emotions and beliefs block intuition and alignment✨ The energetic role of your nervous system in manifestation✨ How to begin healing stored emotions + subconscious patterns✨ The importance of nutrition, sleep, movement, and self-care✨ How energetic frequency + embodiment shape your reality✨ What it really means to become a match for the life you desireAnd most importantly — I remind you: You are not behind. Your life is unfolding exactly as it's meant to.If this episode spoke to you, take the first step into deeper inner work and nervous system healing.

In this episode, Lori speaks with Katie Dunn, angel investor, board director, and startup advisor, about how curiosity, access, and education drive her approach to investing and impact. Katie shares how her career in commercial real estate led her to angel investing and how she now focuses on supporting underrepresented founders while promoting accessibility and transparency in the investment world.   You'll learn about: Katie's journey from real estate lending to angel investing How curiosity and lifelong learning shape her investment decisions The myths and realities of angel investing for new investors Making social impact part of a company's DNA What she looks for in founders and why passion matters Her work supporting women entrepreneurs through board and advisory roles Why accessibility in funding and education is her biggest mission The legacy she hopes to build by opening doors for others   Katie's Business Website: https://www.themastheadstrategy.com/ Katie's Personal Website: https://www.katiedunn.com/Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie--dunn/ Katie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamkatiedunn Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiedunn/ SWITCH Angels: https://switchthefuture.com/capital/the-angel-sessions/ Yale Women on Boards Program: https://som.yale.edu/executive-education/for-individuals/leadership/women-on-boards Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/StartEngine: https://invest.startengine.com/ Republic: https://republic.com/Juliet Wine: https://drinkjuliet.com/Private Directors Association: https://www.privatedirectors.org/   Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://linkphilanthropic.com Email: info@linkphilanthropic.com   

I'm sharing a deeply personal and inspirational message about why you must follow that dream that was placed in your heart — even when it feels impossible, scary, or uncertain.When you live in alignment with your soul, life unfolds with grace and purpose. Every time you choose what feels good and authentic to you, you open new doors, attract aligned opportunities, and step into the highest version of yourself.If you've been waiting for a sign to go after what you truly want — this is it.✨ What You'll Learn:How to trust your intuition and follow your soul's callingWhy fear and subconscious programming hold you backThe power of making small daily choices in alignmentHow to recognize and act on divine guidanceWhat it means to live “life by design” instead of defaultLearn More: ✨Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wqc1CIxhWSE✨Free limited audio series - dive deeper into your core fears and how to reprogram them. You'll discover how to shift from repelling your desires to becoming the energetic match for them: https://unewal.com/limiting-belief-series

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In this episode of Create The Flow, I'm diving deep into why your prayers, manifestations, or miracles might feel delayed — and how to get back into true energetic alignment. I share what I've learned about the difference between praying from ego versus soul, and how surrendering control opens the door to divine timing, peace, and abundance.If you've been asking the Universe for a sign, feeling frustrated by slow results, or questioning your faith in the process, this episode will help you reconnect to your inner guidance and remember that what's meant for you can never miss you.✨ Key Takeaways:The real reason your prayers aren't being answered (and what to do instead).How to tell when your manifestations are ego-driven versus soul-aligned.Why surrendering control creates space for miracles.How to regulate your nervous system to receive guidance clearly.A simple 21-day prayer and affirmation practice to realign your energy.

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We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.Guest Name: Marc AlexanderGuest Business:  Lite RaiseEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we chat with Marc Alexander, visionary entrepreneur, Co-Founder & CEO of Lite Raise, and Founder of Lite Tuition. Through his ventures, Marc is transforming how nonprofits fundraise, engage communities, and expand access to education.Marc takes us back to his early years, reflecting on the unconventional entrepreneurs who surrounded him as a child. While not traditional, they offered his first glimpse into entrepreneurial thinking and inspired his own path. That early exposure evolved into a career dedicated to using technology, leadership, and innovation to strengthen nonprofits and empower communities.With Lite Raise, Marc is helping organizations secure funding, invest in tech improvements, and scale their impact. Beyond business, he shares powerful insights on maintaining wealth,from the mental mindset to the physical practices that sustain it, while underscoring the importance of being coachable, mentoring others, and passing along knowledge.Marc's commitment to service extends into his leadership roles on the boards of FreeStar Financial Credit Union and the Amour Women Foundation, where he champions financial literacy and community empowerment. A past Kiwanis president and Hixson Award recipient, he was recently honored as a 2025 Most Valuable Entrepreneur by Corp! Magazine and recognized as a Macomb 40 Under 40 honoree. As an author and speaker, Marc continues to advance his life goal of impacting 2% of the world through purpose-driven innovation.If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, community wealth-building, or creating businesses rooted in equity and impact, this is the episode for you. IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What was he like as a child?His inspiration for entrepreneurship How his upbringing impacted her her business venture How do entrepreneurs maintain wealthBBM Brag Moment   What brings them joy? Why do black businesses matter? Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!Connect with themConnect with them on their website : https://literaise.com/   |   https://litetuition.com/Connect with them on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcdalexanderConnect on their Personal Website: https://marcdalexander.com/Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter

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Ever wondered what makes self-storage the perfect investment - especially during unpredictable economic times?In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and strategic investor, Arthur Hood, who's personally structured over half a billion dollars in deals. Arthur and his partner, Russ Colvin, have cracked the code on self-storage, consistently outperforming every other real estate asset class for the past 25 years.You'll discover exactly why self-storage generates immediate cash flow, offers recession and inflation resistance, and attracts institutional buyers eager for stable returns.We'll cover Arthur's exact formula for creating instant equity, predictable cash flow, and substantial tax advantages—plus, why institutional-grade self-storage facilities could be your next breakthrough investment.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:Why Self-Storage Beats Other InvestmentsPredictable cash flow with low operating expenses, minimal staffing, and high stability.No toilets, no tenants' rights hassles—just straightforward business.Arthur's Perfect Investment FormulaAsset-backed investments that appreciate and produce immediate cash.Value creation through strategic site selection, zoning approvals, and entitlement.Generation 5 Storage Facilities: Premium and ProfitableDiscover what sets "Gen 5" facilities apart from traditional storage warehouses—climate-controlled spaces, enhanced security, and aesthetics that attract higher-paying tenants.Insider Strategy: Contrarian Opportunity SpottingLearn how Arthur and Russ identify undervalued markets and turn them into high-performing assets.Why locations near growing urban centers and stadiums are hot spots for profitable storage.Tax Advantages & Opportunity ZonesDeep dive into how investors leverage depreciation and Opportunity Zones to significantly reduce tax liabilities.Operational Excellence: Low Costs, High ReturnsHow Arthur ensures maximum profitability through careful construction, efficient operations, and strong management partnerships.Investor Trust & TransparencyWhy transparency and consistent communication through detailed updates and site visits set Arthur apart from typical real estate investments.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] Introduction: Why Self-Storage?[00:02:55] Arthur Hood: Strategic Investing Master[00:03:54] The Simplicity & Profitability of Storage[00:05:52] Generation 5 Facilities Explained[00:06:46] Meet Russ Colvin: "The Storage Savant"[00:09:04] Why Storage is Recession-Proof[00:10:55] Arthur's Perfect Investment Formula[00:13:18] Contrarian Market Selection Strategies[00:15:44] Structuring Deals: Equity, Debt, & Returns[00:18:28] Tax Advantages and Opportunity Zones[00:20:27] Operational Excellence & Cost Efficiency[00:23:01] Transparency & Investor Relations[00:27:59] Essential Questions Every Investor Should AskIf you're ready to dive into one of the most predictable, profitable, and inflation-resistant investments available today, this episode is for you.Ready to see if self-storage investing is right for you? Visit https://www.YourSpaceAmerica.com to get access to exclusive investment details, site visits, and a free deal prospectus. In just a few minutes, you'll understand how self-storage could unlock predictable cash flow and substantial tax advantages for you. To connect with Arthur, reach out here: Personal Website: www.arthurhood.comContact Email: info@arthurhood.com Professional Website www.YourSpaceAmerica.comSocials: @arthurhooddotcom