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ABOUT THE EPISODE:There is a version of a house where everyone moves quietly. You time your questions. You read the door slam before you read the room. You have gotten so good at it that you barely notice you are doing it anymore, and somewhere in there, one person's mood started running the whole place.Cathy and I both lived there. I matched my son's emotional state toe to toe and had no skills to separate the two. Cathy handed so much authority over to her kids that her husband walked in the door every night and had to be the heavy, which put a wedge between them that added to their home's dysfunction.What we talk about in this episode is what pulled us out, and the term ‘emotional regulation'doesn't adequately cover it. I made a decision while I was outlining this episode not to use that phrase, because I think it gets thrown around in a way that misses what you're up against in the real world. Regulating is one thing. Planting your feet while a young person rages at you - and not picking up the rope - that takes something closer to durability. Stamina. Sturdiness.Here is why we chose this topic: it is one of the most powerful things in this entire experience you are completely in charge of. You can't control whether they show up for work, school or court. But this one is yours, and you can start on it today and feel something shift by the end of the week.I also tell a story involving ten dollars and a vacuum, as a real world example of why emotional durability is crucial for your sanity and your child's growth.If you're exhausted and need something to change this week, this is for you.YOU'LL LEARN:Why I stopped using the phrase emotional regulation, and what Cathy and I use in its placeThe moment Cathy realized she had handed her parental authority over, and what it cost at homeThe ten dollar story with the vacuum that I still cringe aboutWhere dysregulation shows up in your body first, and why that is the signal to work withWhy the low stakes moments are where this can start growing in youEPISODE RESOURCES:Self coaching questions, Hopestream podcast Episode 333Self coaching questions, Hopestream podcast Episode 328Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People ChangeBeyond Addiction WorkbookFree e-book, Worried Sick: hopestreamcommunity.org/worried Free two-week trial of The Stream: hopestreamcommunity.org/try This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.
If you want to be successful, be unique. This ballad is adapted from an email I got yesterday from John Castagnini of ThankGodI.com. His email was as least five times the length of this ballad. I pulled out his statements that most lend themselves to lyrics for a song. I hopes you enjoy the song, the lyrics, and intent.Unique lyricsTruth welcomes questionsOnly beliefs hide from themThe moment we stopStop examining our beliefsThe search for truth diesBefore we can hear anythingQuestions must come from withinWe experience reality through a filterShaped by emotion, belief, and experienceFear narrows awarenessSocial pressure silencesCertainty closes the mindThe more invested we are in a worldviewThe more difficult it becomes to question itWhat separates peopleWho recognize patterns early?Not IQ but curiosityThe courage to questionThe humility to be wrongEvery battle begins in the same placeThe way we perceive realityWhen we are centeredOur inner world and outer world alignWe see beyond our biasesWe challenge our assumptionsAnd we gain humilityTo follow the evidence wherever it leadsEven when it challenges what we believeShape perceptionAnd you shape the world people live inThe greatest battlefieldIsn't the world around usIt's the world within usBecause whoever shapes perceptionRules the battlefieldIt is about mastering yourselfFinding balance betweenFear and fearlessnessPride and humilityPeace and conflictWhen the brain becomes balancedIt becomes impossible to manipulateThe state of balance we carry insideEquilibrium is not something we createIt is something we return toIt exists throughout natureIn the laws of thermodynamicsAt the center of every circleAnd within the human mindWhen emotional noise falls awayClarity emergesPurpose awakensThe path becomes visibleThe world does not need more peopleMore people trapped in reactionIt needs warriors grounded in equilibriumNature made each of us uniqueNo two snowflakes are the sameEven twins are not identicalYou have what no one else can bringA unique purposeA unique contributionA unique roleBe uniqueStay uniqueDo not bendDo not surrenderKeep your spiritNurture your spiritCelebrate your spiritBook Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe
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In this special episode of the Care to Change Podcast, we hand the microphone to two teenage girls for an honest conversation about what life really feels like today. Instead of adults talking about teens, we listened to them.From the pressure to perform and the impact of social media to friendships, identity, faith, and the importance of feeling understood, this episode offers a refreshing look into the hearts of today's teenage girls. Alongside therapist Sarah Wheeler, the conversation provides practical insight for parents, mentors, youth leaders, and anyone who wants to better support the next generation. In this episode, we discuss:What adults often misunderstand about today's teensWhy many teens “wear a mask” all day at school and why home becomes their safe placeThe hidden pressure of academics, sports, friendships, and managing an overwhelming scheduleThe real impact of social media, including comparison, validation, attention span, and belongingWhy social media isn't all bad—and why understanding it matters more than simply blaming itWhat helps teens feel emotionally safe enough to open upHow parents can build trust through vulnerability, validation, and curiosityPractical ways adults unintentionally shut teens down—and how to avoid itWhere teen girls often look for identity and why performance can become a trapHow faith, healthy friendships, and supportive adults help teens remember their true worthWhy this generation gives us hope and what adults are doing well that teens deeply appreciate TakeawayTeen girls aren't asking adults to have all the answers. They're asking for presence over perfection. When adults listen without immediately fixing, validate emotions without minimizing them, and create safe spaces for honest conversations, teens are far more likely to open up and thrive. Beneath the pressures they face is a generation hungry for authenticity, meaningful relationships, and lasting hope. ResourcesIf you or someone you love could benefit from counseling, our team at Care to Change is here to help. Learn more about our therapists, resources, podcasts, and services at www.caretochange.org.
Episode Summary:This client came to us already running six businesses. For her seventh, she wanted to take years of real estate expertise and turn it into a coaching business with a membership and one-to-one offers — without building any of it herself. In this episode, I'm walking you through what that partnership looked like from start to finish and the results she saw when it launched. If you are in a season where you are thinking about expanding, launching something new, or repositioning an offer, this one will give you a real picture of what that can look like with a team behind you.What You'll Learn:What actually goes into building a new branch of a business from the ground upHow we approach strategy before any content ever gets createdWhat it looks like to work with an agency when you already have a team in placeThe results she saw when the offer launched — including what happened before we even went liveWork With KLC The Studio:If you are getting ready to expand, launch, or reposition — this is exactly what we do. Head to klcthestudio.com to book a call.
In episode 294 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Brent Yates, founder of AION, to break down the real science behind weighted vest training — and why adding load, compression, and heat to your daily walks and workouts could be one of the smartest longevity moves a man over 40 can make. Dr. Anthony speaks from personal experience, having worn the AION vest daily on his morning walks with his dog Luna and during bodyweight training sessions, noticing more calorie burn, more sweat, and a genuine upgrade in workout quality without changing anything else.Brent's story is compelling on its own. At 60, he was competing professionally in long drive golf contests when he tore his supraspinatus, underwent surgery, and watched 15 pounds of hard-earned muscle disappear while 15 pounds of belly fat took its place. Frustrated by every weighted vest on the market — all of which hurt his body or compromised his movement — he built his own. What emerged was a patented three-in-one system: compression for blood flow and recovery, thermogenic heat trapping for calorie burn, and fractional load distributed across nearly 45% of the body.The data backs it up. AION's research shows the vest gets you into Zone 2 cardio 50% faster than wearing a t-shirt, with 20% higher heart rates and 18% more calories burned during the same workout. Brent also shares his mindset framework for comeback after injury — a powerful message for any man over 40 who feels like he's starting over physically. If you want to do more with less, train smarter as you age, and build a tool into your daily life that keeps working even when you're walking the dog or playing pickleball, this episode delivers.Rate & Review – If this episode helped you think differently about how you train and recover after 40, please take a minute to rate and review the Fit Father Project Podcast. Your review helps more men discover the show and get the tools they need to build strength, energy, and long-term health.Join the Fit Father Community – Want support from other men working to get stronger, leaner, and healthier after 40? Join the Fit Father brotherhood and surround yourself with men who are committed to living with more energy, strength, and purpose.Key TakeawaysWhy compression is the "holy grail" of the AION vest — and how it drives blood flow, oxygen delivery, and anti-inflammatory recoveryThe three-part system that makes the AION vest different: compression, thermogenic heat trapping, and fractional loadHow the vest gets you into Zone 2 cardio 50% faster — with 20% higher heart rate and 18% more calories burnedWhy fractional loading across 45% of your body matters more than piling weight in one placeThe optimal vest weight for men: 5–7% of your body weight (a 160-pound man starts at roughly 8 pounds)Why too much weight actually slows your metabolism down — and how to know when to increase loadWhether men with 50-plus pounds to lose should use a weighted vest (the answer is yes, with smart modifications)Brent's personal comeback story: shoulder surgery at 60, five total surgeries, and how he rebuilt stronger each timeThe mindset shift every man needs after injury — go back to the driving range, not straight to the majorsWhy the strength and health you build now is your insurance policy for every surgery, setback, and challenge aheadTry the ION Weighted Vest – This episode is sponsored by ION (AION), the only patented compression weighted vest on the market combining load, heat, and compression in a single sleek, form-fitting design. Dr. Anthony wears it every single day and fully endorses the product. Visit aiongear.com and use promo code FIT FAMILY for a discount on your order. The vest is also HSA and FSA eligible — so check your health savings accounts before you buy.Want To Change Your Life? Check Out FF30X!FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, FF30X can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest. Click here to see everything you get when you join FF30X.Breakthrough In The Desert LIVE 2026!Come experience the energy of Breakthrough In The Desert, in person this August 7–9 in Phoenix. You'll enjoy transformational teaching, nourishing meals, and the kind of real community that leaves you feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable weekend. We look forward to meeting you!*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice - simply very well-researched information on longevity training, muscle health, and healthy aging.
In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Body Justice Podcast, Allyson sits down with Dr. Han Ren, licensed psychologist, author, and children of immigrants specialist, to explore one of the most complex emotional landscapes many of us are facing right now: maintaining relationships with family members whose values have fundamentally shifted, particularly within immigrant and collectivist family systems.In this episode, we discuss:Dr. Han Ren's personal experience navigating a parent's radicalization and what that's meant for their relationshipWhy estrangement and low-contact decisions hit differently in immigrant and collectivist families, and why the grief is so layeredHow nervous system dysregulation, and intergenerational trauma can keep harmful family dynamics in placeThe role of political polarization and MAGA rhetoric in fracturing immigrant family bondsWhat "low contact" actually looks like in practice and how to protect yourself while still showing upIntergenerational trauma, breaking cycles, and raising kids with more emotional literacy than we hadDr. Han Ren's new book, The Hyphenated Life, and what it means to live in the in-between spaces of intersectional identityResources & Links:Host: Allyson Inez Ford, LPCC
In this episode of The Product Podcast by Product School, Carlos González de Villaumbrosia sits down with Jay Choi, Chief Executive Officer at Typeform. Typeform is the AI engagement platform trusted by more than 150,000 customers, including 95% of the Fortune 500. Before Typeform, Jay spent seven years as Chief Product Officer and General Manager at Qualtrics, where the company scaled from $100M to over $1B in ARR.What you'll learn:Breadth of surface area as a stronger AI moat than depth of use case, and why going broad is the right strategic bet right nowThe dual posture Typeform built: a defensive strategy to make their core product impossible to replicate, and an offensive strategy to expand into full customer workflowsResearch Flow, their new product that compresses 50 customer interviews from weeks into hours using AI-moderated researchBeing model-agnostic from day one, and what they learned when switching models without an observability platform in placeThe pricing experiment framework Jay uses: 30 simulations before a single market goes liveKey takeaways:When AI threatens to commoditize your core product, expanding surface area is a stronger defense than adding AI features to what you already havePositioning AI capabilities in plain language, not technical terminology, is the difference between adoption and abandonmentHappy churners are a product problem, not a marketing problem: the fix is finding structurally always-on use cases.Credits:Host: Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumbrosiaGuest: Jay ChoiSocial Links:Find out more about Product School hereFollow our Podcast on TikTok hereFollow Product School on LinkedIn here
In this episode, I'm giving you a virtual tour of my new old house: the big-picture pieces, the quirky challenges, the garden and yard details, and the interior spaces I'm slowly bringing back to life.I'm sharing the details on how my new old house isn't polished or perfect, but there's so much I already love about it, and how I'm learning a ton about how to focus on layers instead of going 'all in' on projects. Whether you're moving to a new place or simply feeling overwhelmed with your current one, I think this episode has some great tips to help you learn to love what you have.Podcast Episode Highlights:Giving you a virtual tour of my new old houseRecent criticisms and my responseBig picture stuff on my new placeThe challenges of a new homeWhat I love about my new placeMy garden and yard detailsThe interior of my new old houseFocusing on layersWhy growth isn't always goodFinal thoughtsResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:The Substack article on My New Old House: https://jillwinger.substack.com/p/the-new-old-houseThe blog article on My New Old House: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/05/the-new-old-house.htmlOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!
Most businesses struggling with profitability aren't spending too much on ads. They're holding too much stock. The wrong stock. Stock bought on gut feel six months ago, sitting in a warehouse, tying up cash that could be doing something useful.Talea Bader is the co-founder of SKUTOPIA, an Australian fulfilment operation that's been building its own AI and robotics platform for eight years. He runs fulfilment for hundreds of businesses, from early-stage brands all the way through to enterprise, which gives him a view of what's actually happening inside these businesses rather than the version operators tell themselves.He's seen a business turning over $700 million move from significant losses to tens of millions in profit. Not by changing their marketing. Not by redesigning their website. By changing the way they managed inventory.Today, we're discussing:Why inventory is your biggest P&L lever, and most businesses go looking for profit in the wrong placeThe difference between gross margin and delivered margin, and why most buying decisions are made off the wrong numberWhy inventory reordering is still super manual, spreadsheet based, and driven by ego instead of scienceHow to know your weeks on hand before it becomes a crisisThe $700 million business that moved from significant losses to tens of millions in profit through better inventory management aloneConnect with Talea Bader | Explore SKUTOPIASubscribe to the Add To Cart newsletter SMS us to Suggest a Guest Connect with Nathan Bush Join the Add To Cart Community
Send us Fan MailLet's talk about the hassle factor, and why that term doesn't even begin to cover what we're actually dealing with.I'm coming into this episode a little fired up, and honestly, that's the point. In the last two weeks, I've been flooded with prior authorization requests for patients on GLP-1 medications. Patients who already have approval. Patients we know don't have coverage and have been paying cash. Patients whose prescriptions are not new. And yet, there it is, over and over in my inbox.None of it required action. But I still had to look. Every. Single. Time. Because the consequence of missing one that actually matters? A patient doesn't get their medication.That is not a hassle. That is moral injury stacked on top of administrative burden stacked on top of the very real risk of patient harm.In this episode, we dig into what the hassle factor actually is, why physicians are leaving medicine because of it, and what we can do to take care of ourselves when we're living inside it.Here's what we cover:Why "hassle factor" is both useful and inadequate as a term, and what's really underneath itThe three-step process I use to move from reacting to responding when the system is piling onRadical acceptance and what it does (and does not) meanWhy naming your emotions matters before you try to fix anythingHow I personally handled a workplace policy I disagreed with, and what intentional non-participation looks like in practiceWhy leaving medicine or your job is sometimes the right answer, and why you still want to do it from a clean, grounded placeThe hassle factor is real. The moral injury is real. And you deserve to navigate all of it with your whole self intact.Ready to get some support? Let's talk. Book a free discovery call at https://calendly.com/healthierforgood/coaching-discovery-callConnect with Megan:Instagram: @MeganMeloMDWebsite: healthierforgood.comEmail: megan@healthierforgood.com Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.Want to contact me directly?Email: megan@healthierforgood.comFollow me on Instagram!@MeganMeloMD
On this episode of Freestyle Friday, Ghost-D strips everything down to the raw truth. No script. No filters. Just real conversation, real emotion, and real freestyle energy.This episode dives into:The true meaning behind the “Pain Pill” titleWhy this podcast was created in the first placeThe struggles, pressure, loneliness, and lessons behind the micThe future vision for the podcast and where it's headed nextFreestyles straight from the mind with no rehearsalThis isn't just entertainment — it's therapy, expression, survival, and growth.If you've ever felt misunderstood, overlooked, or like you were carrying pain in silence, this episode is for you.
This week on bigcitysmalltown, Cory Ames moderates a live panel from Creative Futures, a two-day summit in San Antonio bringing together creators, builders, entrepreneurs, and civic thinkers. This conversation focuses on green spaces in San Antonio — how we grow them, how we protect them, and how we creatively integrate nature into a city that is expanding fast.Joining Cory are Brandon Ross, capital programs manager for San Antonio Parks and Recreation, where he has spent two decades overseeing the Howard Peak Greenway Trail System, now over 100 miles of connected trail and growing; Bob Webster, co-owner of Shades of Green Nursery, a San Antonio institution he and his business partner Roberta Church built over 45 years, now being transformed into a public legacy garden; Stephen Lucke, founder and CEO of Gardopia Gardens, a nonprofit stewarding more than 20 acres across 75 schools and 10 school districts, reaching over 25,000 people annually; and Adriana Quiñones, President and CEO of Arboretum San Antonio, a 230-plus-acre former golf course on the southeast side being converted into one of the city's most significant public green spaces.They discuss:How the Howard Peak Greenway Trail System grew to over 100 miles — and why connecting green spaces multiplies their ecological valueThe physical barriers — rail lines, major roadways, lack of safe crossings — that limit access to parks and trails across the cityWhy Bob Webster turned down $3.5 million for Shades of Green, and what he's building in its placeThe difference between a park and a garden, and why San Antonio needs bothHow Gardopia Gardens uses school yards, churches, and public land to integrate food growing into everyday lifeWhy native and edible trees — pecans, Mexican plums, mulberries — should replace the default landscaping choices across the cityHow Arboretum San Antonio is using community input from over 18,000 San Antonians to shape a 20-year development planWhat green equity means in practice, and why access to green space shouldn't require traveling farRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ 160. How a Polluted Lake Became a Wildlife Haven in San Antonio — A closer look at how one of San Antonio's most degraded natural spaces was reclaimed — and what it says about the city's relationship with its environment.…..GET THE NEWSLETTER
Mattias Fridström continues the conversation with Rob Merhej, VP EMEA at AVANT, exploring how advisory‑led partners create long‑term value for customers – and why connectivity remains central to everything from AI to customer experience.In this episode, they discuss:How AVANT supports partners beyond the initial deal through ongoing advisory, cross‑sell, and up‑sell engagementWhat separates top‑performing trusted advisors – and why selling multiple services per customer mattersHow AVANT stays ahead of vendor roadmaps with specialist engineers and tools like Pathfinder and AtlasWhy AI deployments often fail without the right data center, bandwidth, and network design in placeThe shift of unified communications into broader CX and contact‑center transformationsGrowing awareness of AI security, governance, sustainability, and talent challengesA look ahead at the next five years – from multi‑gig connectivity to AI as an everyday work companionA lively conversation on connectivity, AI, and the advisory models powering the next wave of the technology channel. Tune in and get ahead of what's next.
Uncover why your funnel might be sabotaging your ad results more than your targeting settings. In this episode, Jackie shares:The crux of misalignment between your ad, landing page, and customer expectationsHow to diagnose whether your traffic's top-heavy (lots of clicks, zero conversions) or just not worth the click in the first placeThe crucial questions to ask to improve resultsWhy your ad copy might just be too clever for its own good (and how to keep it clear)Expert insights on crafting a seamless customer journey so they don't have to work so hard to buyIf you're tired of throwing money at ads that don't convert and want real, measurable results, this episode will shift your perspective. Because all the fancy tactics in the world won't matter if your messaging and landing pages are speaking different languages.Perfect for digital marketers, business owners, or anyone who's tired of wasting ad budget on dead-end campaigns. BONUS TRAINING: Head over to soworthit.co/easyads to watch Jackie's free on-demand ads training.
In this honest and eye-opening episode 115 of Going Forward, host Eric Elliott sits down with entrepreneur, automation expert, and Co-CEO of Biggest Goal, Alane Boyd, to unpack what it really takes to scale a business without losing yourself in the process.Alane has built and exited multiple companies, but what she shares in this conversation goes far beyond strategy. From the painful reality that “no one owes you their loyalty” to the moment she was forced to step back from her own company, she reveals the hard truths most founders avoid until it's too late.Together, they explore the hidden costs of growth, including burnout, identity loss, and the pressure of being the “hero” inside your own business. Alane opens up about the physical toll scaling took on her health and how chronic stress forced her to rethink everything.They also dive into one of the biggest mistakes founders make: believing that being good is enough. As Alane explains, if you're not telling your story, no one knows you exist, and that misunderstanding can quietly limit your growth.From systems and automation to leadership and letting go, this episode challenges the way most people think about building a company. It's not just about scaling revenue, it's about building something that can operate without you.Topics include:The emotional reality of scaling a businessWhy employees leaving can break a company without systems in placeThe danger of “hero syndrome” in leadershipHow burnout can physically impact your healthWhy marketing yourself matters more than you thinkBuilding systems that protect your businessHow AI and automation are reshaping the future of our workThis episode is a powerful reminder that growth isn't just about doing more, it's about letting go.Connect w/ Eric Elliott:Website: https://ericelliott.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericelliottspeakerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theericelliott/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericmelliott/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricMElliottTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericmelliottEmail: Eric@EricElliott.comText: 843-279-5843Connect w/ Alane Boyd:Website: https://www.biggestgoal.ai/Medium Articles: https://medium.com/@AlaneBoydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaneboyd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hurricanealane/Supercharge your online advertising campaigns with Optmyzr! Streamline management, optimize performance, and boost your ROI. Visit https://www.optmyzr.com/ to discover how Optmyzr can revolutionize your digital marketing.Also, as a special treat for our listeners, sign up with the code GOINGFORWARD20 and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on your first year with Trainual! Seize this opportunity to supercharge your operations and propel your business forward!Eric Elliott is the founder of VIP Marketing and Craft Creative, two agencies dedicated to helping law firms build stronger brands and sustainable growth strategies. With a background in radio, television, and digital media, Elliott works with legal organizations across the country to align marketing strategy, creative storytelling, and operational systems to drive measurable results.Going Forward is brought to you by VIP Marketing. VIP Marketing is a law firm marketing agency built to help firms become the choice in their market through strategy-led SEO, paid media, website design and development, brand strategy, and premium video production. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, VIP Marketing serves law firms nationwide. Our website provides detailed information on our services and expertise. For more information, visit vipmarketing.com.
In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with designer Vicente Wolf to explore the intersection of interiors, nature, and the art of creating true environments. Known for his layered, collected approach, Vicente shares how his work is shaped by a lifelong relationship with the natural work, from tending plants in his New York City apartment to living and working in Montauk. Together, the pair discuss the balance between natural and manicured spaces, and how the same principles that guide a garden can inform the way a room is composed.The conversation also explores how interiors can function as living landscapes, spaces with rhythm, movement, and emotional resonance, and what it means to design with restraint, intuition, and a sense of time.Listen for:The relationship between interiors and the natural worldNatural vs. manicured design philosophiesHow to create rooms that feel layered, collected, and aliveThe influence of placeThe role of intuition and restraint in creating lasting interiorsFor those interested in thoughtful design and the quiet influence of nature on how we live, this episode offers a deeper look at how interiors can become environments that truly shape experience.RESOURCESTake a peek at Vicente's website here.Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook.If you enjoy Grandma's Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.
In this episode, we're joined by Richard Neville, NZILA Registered Landscape Architect and Director of Neville Design Studio. Richard's work is grounded in regenerative design and a deep respect for the relationship between people and land. Driven by a belief that landscapes can reconnect us, both with nature and with each other, Richard creates spaces that are both meaningful and enduring.An award-winning landscape architect, his work spans residential, rural, community, and commercial projects, and has been featured in several magazines, including Landscape Architecture Aotearoa. Alongside his practice, Richard is an active voice in the industry, most recently delivering the keynote at the 2025 New Zealand Gardens Trust Conference, sharing his perspective on how our cultural relationship with land and gardens is evolving.In this episode, we explore:Richard's background and passion for natureWhat led him to landscape architectureLandscape architecture as an interconnected system of ecology, people, and placeThe evolution of the discipline: from controlling nature to embracing wildness, beauty, and ecological complexityRewilding gardens—why less paving, fewer lawns, and more plants create healthier, more resilient spacesHow small, everyday moments in nature can have a lasting impactThe ecological and human benefits of thoughtful landscape design, and how it fosters a deeper connectionRichard's work in schools and the importance of openness, curiosity, and unstructured interaction with natureOur relationship with Papatūānuku, and why biodiversity is essential for lifeThe power of positive storytelling in reconnecting people with the environmentPractical ways to bring nature into daily life, even in small or urban spacesTo view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee or becoming a member of Athletes for Nature.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, subscribe to this podcast, and share this episode with your friends and family.
In this episode, I'm sitting down with Giulia Enders, a doctor and the author of the brand-new book Organique (Albin Michel) — a tour of the human body, organ by organ, to understand how everything works… and what it all has to tell us about life. You might know Giulia Enders from her massive bestseller Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Actes Sud), which sold millions of copies around the world. With Organique, she goes bigger: the whole body this time. Because the body is so much more than just a machine to keep running!In this episode, we get into…The immune system — and why "your body is attacking itself" is a phrase we need to ditchAutoimmune diseases: what the science actually says (and why women are more affected)Skin as a living organ: the skin microbiome, collagen, beauty routines… and what the research really tells usMuscles as the brain's communication partner — and a seriously underrated anti-aging toolChronic stress: the outside vs. the inside, and why we keep looking for answers in the wrong placeThe brain knocked off its throne: not the boss, just one organ that's really dependent on all the othersAnd how to talk about medicine without freaking people out — or dumbing it downGiulia Enders has this rare ability to explain the body in a way that's both totally rigorous and genuinely funny. She can talk to scientists and to people who've never touched a biology textbook. And she does it with an energy that makes you actually want to get to know the body you live in.So — which organ fascinates you the most, or keeps you up at night with questions? Drop it in the comments!Thanks to WOJO, our partner who supports us by hosting us in their gorgeous Paris offices at Saint-Lazare !
Jim Spignardo leads AI enablement at Pro Arch, a deep Microsoft partner helping enterprises navigate the AI revolution. With a focus on practical implementation over hype, Jim conducts executive briefings for organizations trying to move beyond "what is AI?" to "how do we actually use this?"In this episode, Jim breaks down why most companies are still in the "second inning" of AI adoption, why Microsoft Copilot is quietly dominating the enterprise space while everyone obsesses over consumer tools, and the critical mistake organizations make when they skip the "what problem are we solving?" question and jump straight to tools.In this episode:Why AI hallucinations happen — and the dangerous reality that AI's first obligation is to make you happy, not tell you the truthHow Microsoft is playing the long game: building the infrastructure that powers their competitors while positioning Copilot as the enterprise AI front-endThe human skills gap that AI actually makes more important — why expertise matters more than ever, not lessWhy one skilled person with AI can now do the work of five, but you can't skip being skilled in the first placeThe real timeline for AI transformation: why it's going to take 10-12 years before we look back and don't recognize 2023What organizations get dangerously wrong about AI job displacement versus the actual "adjustment" that's comingWhy Pro Arch always starts with use cases and data readiness before ever discussing which AI tool to implementConnect with Jim Spignardo & Pro Arch:LinkedIn & proarch.com
Today we're exploring something that feels simple… but is actually deeply transformative: curiosity.What does it really mean to be curious outdoors — not as a strategy, not as a checklist — but as a way of being?In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. David Bryan, an educator and consultant with decades of experience across middle school, high school, university, and independent school leadership. He co-founded New Roads School and continues to work with schools and organizations exploring innovation, governance, and learning design.But today's conversation isn't about titles. It's about posture. Presence. Permission.So many of us were trained to think of learning as delivering content:Clear outcomesClear objectivesClear answersBut outdoors, learning doesn't always resolve neatly.Questions trail off. Interests shift. Students crouch down to investigate something and forget the “lesson.”David speaks about how curiosity flourishes when we give explicit permission to slow down and follow what draws our attention — even briefly.What does that permission actually look like in real classrooms?Curiosity grows when teachers:Allow students to linger with an object, sound, or place without needing to name its purposeFrame outdoor time as “noticing time” rather than “lesson time”Name curiosity out loud: “I'm not sure what that is — I'm curious too.”This shift may seem small, but it changes everything.When students are being curious outdoors, they are learning:How to pay attentionHow to observeHow to formulate meaningful questionsPatienceHow to relate consciously to placeThe value of uncertaintyWhat to do when they don't know somethingWhat to do when they don't know what to doOf course, curricular content is present too.But genuine curiosity often begins in a quieter place:“Hmmm… I'm not sure.”And that might be the most important place learning can begin.
Are you constantly navigating conversations where you feel like you're walking on eggshells? Or maybe you find yourself questioning your reality after talking to someone who can't seem to take accountability, ever?In this episode, I dive into the uncomfortable (but necessary) topic of how to talk to emotionally immature people — whether it's a partner, parent, friend, or colleague.Through the lens of personal growth, communication skills, and emotional intelligence, I'll walk you through what emotional immaturity really looks like, how to protect your peace without cutting everyone off, and powerful ways to respond without abandoning yourself.What you'll get out of this episode… Why emotional immaturity is so triggeringBrave phrases to set boundaries from a grounded placeThe power of walking away (without guilt)Why you don't have to win the argumentHow to hold space without abandoning your truthThis Episode is Sponsored by Chai TonicsThis Galentine's, give the gift of ritual with Chai Tonics — nourishing Ayurvedic superfood chai blends for calm, focus, and a nervous-system exhale. Get 20% off with code VALENTINE at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics.Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz: https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Breathe better with JASPRIf you're ready to support your healing from the inside out, start with the air you breathe. Try the JASPR Air Scrubber for a cleaner, safer home environment — get $400 off with code BRAVE at https://jaspr.co/brave.Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: Https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #396: Everyone Says “Cut Them Off” — Here's What No One Tells You About Family Healing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/396-everyone-says-cut-them-off-heres-what-no-one-tells/id1608226580?i=1000744134535 Ep. #402: You Cannot Manifest From Exhaustion (Here's What to Do Instead): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/402-you-cannot-manifest-from-exhaustion-heres-what/id1608226580?i=1000747025409 Ep. #403: Why You're Already Negotiating Every Day (But Don't Realize It) with Lousin Mehrabi: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/403-why-youre-already-negotiating-every-day-but-dont/id1608226580?i=1000747708015 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co
Jay and Dom welcome Greg from GP Hospitality Partners for a deep dive into the biggest challenge facing restaurants today: building and retaining great teams. With his new book "Loyal AF: How to Build a Ride-or-Die Team That Grows Sales, Wows Guests, and Never Leaves" dropping soon, Greg shares hard-earned wisdom from working with 200+ restaurants on what actually makes employees stick around.In This Episode:The real difference between calling your staff "family" vs. "team" (and why it matters)Why every restaurant supports mortgages, families, and dreams beyond just the ownerHow helping one restaurant improve creates a ripple effect in the entire communityWhy guest experience is impossible without the right people in placeThe truth about restaurant consulting (it's not like the TV shows)Guest Bio:Greg is the founder of GP Hospitality Partners and author of "Butts and Seats: How to Create Raving Fans Who Come Back Again and Again." He's worked with over 200 restaurants, helping them build teams that actually stay and cultures that actually work.Key Takeaway:Small improvements compound into major changes. If you can get one thing right with your team, it changes everything.Connect with Greg:gphospitalitypartners.comBook: "Loyal AF" (coming soon) | "Butts and Seats" (available now on Amazon)
Jay and Dom welcome Greg from GP Hospitality Partners for a deep dive into the biggest challenge facing restaurants today: building and retaining great teams. With his new book "Loyal AF: How to Build a Ride-or-Die Team That Grows Sales, Wows Guests, and Never Leaves" dropping soon, Greg shares hard-earned wisdom from working with 200+ restaurants on what actually makes employees stick around.In This Episode:The real difference between calling your staff "family" vs. "team" (and why it matters)Why every restaurant supports mortgages, families, and dreams beyond just the ownerHow helping one restaurant improve creates a ripple effect in the entire communityWhy guest experience is impossible without the right people in placeThe truth about restaurant consulting (it's not like the TV shows)Guest Bio:Greg is the founder of GP Hospitality Partners and author of "Butts and Seats: How to Create Raving Fans Who Come Back Again and Again." He's worked with over 200 restaurants, helping them build teams that actually stay and cultures that actually work.Key Takeaway:Small improvements compound into major changes. If you can get one thing right with your team, it changes everything.Connect with Greg:gphospitalitypartners.comBook: "Loyal AF" (coming soon) | "Butts and Seats" (available now on Amazon)
Dr. Gloria Esoimeme is an Internal Medicine Physician with a Masters in Global Health and a PhD in Health Services Policy and Management. With her academic background and experience living in Nigeria, the United States, and the UAE, she equips professional women with the skills to lead, negotiate, and succeed. As a consultant, she helps individuals and organizations break barriers, build confidence, and achieve lasting success. Through her podcast, workshops, and keynote speeches, she shares expert insights, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to empower women in every aspect of life. Some of the topics we discussed were: How to find friends with similar values in a new cityHow to navigate new friendships when people have established friend groupsHow to build a reputation in a new city or countryMaking yourself visible when you move to a new placeThe difference between building visibility and building a reputationPutting extra effort into making new friends as an introvertHow to use the strengths of your temperament to socializeHow to navigate negations in a new placeLearning the culture of a new place before heading into negotiationsMaking real friendships when starting from scratchWhat Dr. Esoimeme loves most about DubaiPeople interested in moving to a new place and starting from scratch but afraid to make the leapAdvice for physicians who want to move and establish a clinical practice in a new place And more! Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita Wellness MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.amazvitamd@gmail.com or text (530) 332-8573 Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Esoimeme: YouTubeLinkedIn Instagram Facebook Other Voices of Women Physicians Episodes with Dr. Esoimeme Ep 174: How to Be a Successful Negotiator with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme Apple PodcastsSpotifyEp 175: How to Successfully Navigate Workplace Negotiations with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme Apple PodcastsSpotifyEp 176: How to Build Your Network and Reputation in a New City with Dr. Gloria Esoimeme Part 1Apple PodcastsSpotify
Big personal shares at the top of the ep (preview: podcasting terrifies me) before an utterly delightful conversation with Scots folk singer Josie Vallely aka. Quinie.Quinie's album Forefowk, Mind Me was named The Guardian's best folk release of 2025, but don't worry if you're not into bagpipes because we mostly chat about:Not making your art your careerTips for slow art/seasonal living in a rushing worldThe mind bending differences between relating with Country in Australia versus ScotlandMinority languages and evocation of placeThe right to roamConfused white settler syndromeWhen you're a cultural mongrelImpure ancestryPlace as a surrogate elderTradition in motionWhere do songs live?Journeying on horsebackHorses as bodyguardsWhy we all just want to be got
Prosperity By Design: Money Manifestation Tips for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs
After years of working with clients who felt stuck — creatively, financially, and emotionally — I started noticing patterns that had nothing to do with strategy, consistency, or effort.In this episode, I'm sharing the three realizations that quietly changed how my clients show up, make decisions, and build businesses that actually move.We talk about:Why “doing more” often keeps people in the same placeThe hidden patterns that make clients feel stuck even when they're talented and capableWhat shifted when we stopped fixing behavior and started looking underneath itHow small internal changes created massive external movementThese aren't hacks or frameworks.They're the subtle shifts that change how a business feels to run — and why things finally start working.If you've ever thought, “I know what to do… so why am I not doing it?”This episode will make that make sense.My FREE Nervous System Regulation Exercises: https://stan.store/FallonkmoranMy Notion Business Strategy Template HERESign Up for a Social Media Expression Audit HEREBreakthrough Day 2026
In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we're joined by Danielle Darcy of UBS Wealth Management, who specializes in working with ultra-high-net-worth clients—families and individuals managing $40+ million in assets.What's surprising? The strategies that keep wealthy families wealthy aren't about having more money—they're about structure, intentionality, and planning. And many of those same principles apply directly to farm operations of all sizes.In this conversation, we cover:How Danielle got into wealth management and what most people misunderstand about itThe habits and mindset that separate families who preserve wealth from those who lose itWhy the ultra-wealthy review financial and estate plans quarterly—and what farmers can learn from thatTax strategies used by high-net-worth families (and how scaled-down versions apply to farms)Entity structuring, gifting strategies, and using life insurance as a liquidity toolCommon mistakes families make when they wait too long to plan transitionsWhy only 30% of family businesses survive into the second generation—and how communication plays a bigger role than moneyRisk management basics every farm should have in placeThe growing role of women in farm ownership, inheritance, and wealth decisionsHow the ultra-wealthy use philanthropy to teach stewardship, purpose, and legacyDanielle also shares practical takeaways any farmer can use today, regardless of operation size or net worth. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of the Finding Discounted Property Podcast, host Michael Pinter sits down with Brandon Cobb, founder of HPG Capital, to break down how raw land can be transformed into highly profitable development deals.Brandon shares his unexpected journey from being fired from his dream job in medical device sales to discovering real estate, flipping houses, and ultimately building seven-figure land development deals. He explains why land development became his focus, how he works with national builders like Lennar and D.R. Horton, and what investors need to know about zoning, approvals, density, and infrastructure.You'll learn:How Brandon identifies land that builders actually want to buyWhy zoning and density matter more than acreageHow to work with city planners instead of fighting themHow builders can help cover development soft costsWhy you should never buy land before approvals are in placeThe key differences between developing land in growth-friendly markets vs. restrictive states like New York and CaliforniaWhether you're an experienced real estate investor or just curious about land development, this episode offers a clear, honest look at how value is created long before construction ever begins.Brandon also shares free educational resources and explains how investors can learn more about land development through LearnLandDevelopment.com.Brandon Cobb - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbgcapital/Hope You enjoy it I offer other products thanks for listening
In this moving and memorable episode of Two Worlds, One Me, I sit down with British-Ghanaian artist Joshua Donkor, whose award-winning portraits explore diasporic identity, ancestral memory and the stories that shape who we are.Joshua's work is deeply personal, filled with image transfers, textures and fragments of family photographs, but it speaks to all of us who have ever wondered where we belong. We talk about growing up mixed-race in the UK, about finally visiting Ghana and meeting his grandmother, and dancing together when words weren't possible. We also explore his time living in Italy, how that experience helped him grow, and how painting became a way to both discover and document his identity.We reflect on the joy of family, the power of archiving our stories, and why memory, like colour and scent, can carry so much meaning.This episode is for anyone who has lived between cultures, carries more than one soul within them, or simply wants to understand the beauty and complexity of identity through the eyes of an artist.Featuring:The story behind Joshua's most powerful paintingsHis English mother's letters from GhanaWhat “home” means when you belong to more than one placeThe smell of groundnut soup and the colour of belongingAnd why dancing can sometimes say more than words ever could_______________________________Joshua's exhibition title was inspired by the poet Fernando Pessoa: "I have more souls than one..." By the end of this episode, you might find yourself feeling the same.Music featured in this episode - Kofi Sammy - Akoko Batan (Ghana highlife), Joshua's uncleJoshua's website - https://www.joshuadonkorart.co.uk/Groundnut soup receipe - https://www.seriouseats.com/ghana-west-african-peanut-stew-chicken-groundnut-soup______________________________Got a story to share? Write to me: hello@twoworlds.oneme.cafeSubscribe, share and join us again soon for another episode of Two Worlds, One Me.Thanks for listening!Music thanks to John Bartmann
In this bold and eye-opening episode, Dr. Dee sits down with four powerful guests to dismantle the illusion of seduction and expose the emotional and spiritual damage hiding behind it. “Seduction ain't really sexy—it's an imposter.” “How many of you are seducing as a woman, but there's a little girl inside?”Together, they unpack:The difference between authentic femininity and seductive performanceHow seduction often masks insecurity, trauma, and imposter syndromeThe emotional toll of being seduced—and seducing—from a wounded placeThe role of foreplay, initiation, and emotional connection in healthy intimacyHow narcissistic relationships distort identity and self-worthWhy freedom, not seduction, is the true path to healing and wholenessThis episode is a powerful reminder that being a woman is not about performance—it's about presence, purpose, and truth. If you've ever questioned your worth, your role, or your identity in relationships, this conversation will challenge and free you.
Send us a text'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through our houseNot a creature was stirring, not even that big mouthOur stockings were hung by the chimney with careIn hopes that the MPD would stay in the SquareThe renters were nestled all snug in their bedsWhile visions of alchy bums danced in their headsAnd mummy in her Star Market smock and I in my head spin hatHad just settled our brains for a long winter's napWhen out on the lawn there arose such a clatterI sprang from my bed to see what was the matterAway to the window I flew like a flashTore through the plastic and threw up the sashThe moon on the breast of the new-fallen snowGave a lustre of midday to objects belowWhen what to my wondering eyes did I seeBut a rented U-haul and my brotherly thievesWith their friend Paul as the driver so lively and drunkI knew in a moment this was more than a funkMore rapid than eagles these coursers they cameAnd one whistled, and shouted, and gave them all aim To the top of the porch and to the back driveway wallNow stash away! Stash away! Stash away all!As leaves that before the wild hurricane flyIf police should appear, they'll slip away slySo up to the back of the house the coursers they flewWith a truck full of trees, and all those wreaths tooAnd then, in a twinkling, I heard all the proofThe prancing and pawing of each Chippewa bootAs I drew in my head, and was turning aroundDown Spring Street came the throngs with a boundThey weren't dressed in furs, but heard something afootAnd their money was crisp as in our hands it was putAnd with a bundle of pine they had flung on their backBought from the neighborhood peddlers open round backTheir eyes—how they twinkled! Their dimples, how merry!Their cheeks were like roses, their noses like a cherry!Their droll little mouths drawn up like a bowAs the bolt cutters and work gloves lay muddied in snowAnd with the stump of a lead pipe held tight in his handsTo make them believe the trees were shorn from our own Robbin' Hood landSome even sold by a broad with a slim little faceOur mother the matriarch known to put all in their placeThe chubby and plump, the blind and the deafAnd we'd chuckle when at our back door she'd offer a right or a leftAs occasionally with a wink of an eye and a tilt of a headSome renters were left on sidewalks thought to be deadJamie spoke not a word, but went straight to his workKnocking out redwood Big Bob; without even a smirkNow back to the telling of our story at hand, the one of the boys selling trees minus the brand Rarely giving a wave, from the peak of back porch stairsKnowing the close shave averted from one of their daresHe reached for his pocket, to his team he gave a bundleKnowing those fur trees were homed with the humbleThen I heard him exclaim, ere he walked out of sight—“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good fight!”
In this episode, we're joined by Helena Woods, world-traveling astrocartographer, author, and host of the #1 astrology podcast Cosmic Compass. Helena is a leading voice in locational astrology, helping people align their lives with the places they're meant to thrive, create, and expand.Together, we dive deep into the cosmic roadmap of your life and explore what it really means to be in the right place, at the right time. If you've ever wondered why certain places feel magnetic, or why you're restless where you are, this conversation will blow your mind and might just change the way you look at the world. We we cover:The basics of astrocartographyWhy your exact birth time matters (and how even a few minutes can shift your map)The key lines and planets to pay attention to firstWhat it means when you feel called to a place and how to know if you're meant to move or just visitHow a place can serve you energetically even if you can't relocateThe biggest ways this work has impacted Helena's own lifeThe next destination on Helena's map and why she's being pulled thereHow to test the waters before making a big moveWhat to do if you follow your lines but don't love the placeThe shadow side of relocation astrology (and how to navigate it)A deep dive into the visibility line and what it means for your purpose and presenceWhy there are lines in the ocean and what they represent energeticallyHelena's absolute favourite lineA proud client story that'll give you goosebumpsGiving yourself permission to live this way and create your most aligned lifeConnect with me:Instagram: @beccnichollsTiktok: @beccanichollsWebsite: www.beccanicholls.comSubscribe to my email listYouTube: BECCAConnect with Helena:Instagram: @mshelenawoodsPodcast: Cosmic Compass with Helena WoodsWebsite: www.helenawoods.comGrab The Ultimate Astrocartography Cheat Sheet hereYouTube: mshelenawoodsIt would mean the world to me if you would subscribe, rate and review this podcast to help support the show. If you enjoy this podcast, share it on your stories and tag me or share it with a friend. Let's build this community, together! ⚡️
Do you have A LOT going on right now? You keep telling yourself you're fine — you should be fine — but something still feels heavy?You're doing the things, showing up for everyone, checking the boxes… but underneath, you're tired in a way that gratitude doesn't fix. Maybe you've been carrying stress that no one sees. Maybe there's a grief you've been trying to outrun. Or maybe you're just exhausted from pretending you're okay because “other people have it worse.”Here's the truth: you can be grateful and still feel overwhelmed. Both can exist. And in this episode, I'm vulnerably sharing the heavy things happening in my life currently + the moment I finally stopped minimizing what I was feeling — and the 2 shifts that helped me breathe again.You'll understand:Why naming hard things doesn't make you ungrateful — it makes you honestThe question that softened my hardest weeks: “How can this be easy?”How to stop carrying emotional weight that was never yours in the first placeThe journaling question that helped me see what I was carrying that wasn't mineAfter listening, you'll feel permission to stop “should-ing” yourself into silence and finally honor what's heavy without getting swallowed by it.Resources Mentioned:Free Calm Mind Blueprint: http://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-podWork with me:90 min Breakthrough Intensives: We get to the root of what keeps you performing instead of enjoying. Plus a 30-minute follow-up call 2 weeks later. Click here for details. Private Coaching - 2 open spots: www.samanthapenkoff.com/privatecoachingClarity Call: https://calendly.com/samanthasays/clarity-callConnect with Sam: Instagram | Facebook | Reply to my newsletter
In this behind-the-scenes episode, Kate gets interviewed by her husband, Zach, about everything that went down at Dream Bigger LIVE Pensacola 2025 — the wins, the surprises, and the moments that didn't go as planned.They dive deep into what it really takes to pull off a transformational event for 55+ women, the lessons learned, and what it means to lead with heart, intuition, and vision when it would be easier to fold. If you've ever dreamed of hosting your own event — or wondered what happens behind the Instagram highlight reel — this episode is your VIP backstage pass.
Today's episode is all about systems, and not just systems, but identifying who on your team can support you in getting systems in place. Hint: you, the business owner, don't need to do it; you need a “systems champion.” Dr. Sabrina Starling hosts her friend and colleague, David Jenyns, for today's discussion. This is David's fourth time on Profit by Design, and we are always thrilled to hear his practical wisdom for small business owners. Join us!David Jenyns is an experienced entrepreneur who sold the Melbourne Cricket Grounds in his early 20s and founded Melbourne SEO Services. He systematized himself out of that business in 2016 and founded SYSTEMology to help business owners implement systems to scale their businesses. Today, he supports a growing community of certified Systemologists, delivers workshops and keynote addresses, hosts a podcast, and is on a mission to free business owners worldwide from the daily operations of their businesses. He is the author of SYSTEMology and Systems Champion. The entire scope of David's work aligns seamlessly with our philosophy that your sustainably profitable business should support your life and free up your time—-and systems are the biggest key to making that happen. Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential production. Show Highlights:Business owners in a changing landscape with new technologiesHuge effects from the arrival of ChatGPT Leveraging AI and becoming more efficient with our timeThe need for systems, ”documented habits”Systems focusing on “the sweet spot” of your businessOne of the most important roles in your business: a systems championDavid's process of collecting and analyzing data and patterns for his second book, with the help of AISecret sauce? Combining AI with strategy and systems.Key characteristics of systems championsAI tools have put things within reach for even junior team membersThe career path in your business for a systems championAn overview of David's second book, Systems Champion (a playbook for a systems champion to follow)Two key pieces to getting your life back from a growing business: hiring A-players and putting systems in placeThe key results to be expected from a systems-driven businessResources:Connect with David Jenyns: Website, LinkedIn, SYSTEMology book, and Systems Champion bookJoin our upcoming Leadership Bootcamp to build a self-managing team of people who own their roles. Find out more by clicking the link.For more information about The...
Welcome to the next episode How I Scaled This – a Feminine Fire mini podcast series for the woman ready to grow and scale, the soul-led way.While I'm away on maternity leave, I'm handing the mic over to some of my clients to share what it really looks like to grow and scale a soul-led business – the wins, the mindset shifts, the strategies, and the truth behind their success.Selling high ticket offers isn't just about strategy – it's also about your energy.In today's episode, guest host Nicole Alesios shares how to master the energetics of high ticket sales – so you can show up grounded, confident, and deeply magnetic to the clients who are ready to pay you.Nicole is a Money Mindset & Business Coach for women who want to scale their impact and income through aligned sales strategies, powerful personal branding, and the inner energetic work that makes high ticket offers irresistible.You'll hear what most people get wrong about high ticket sales, the energetic shifts required to hold and receive at a higher level, and Nicole's top practices for selling with ease, integrity and power.Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Feminine FireWhy so many spiritual women struggle to sell high ticket offers (and how to shift the energy behind your sales)The key mindset blocks and energetic misalignments that sabotage even the best sales strategiesWhat it actually takes to hold and receive high ticket clients with confidence and easeThe energetic tools Nicole uses to align with premium pricing and sell from a grounded, magnetic placeThe powerful results that come from shifting your energy before trying to fix your strategyConnect with NicoleWebsite: nicolealesios.com/ Instagram: @nicolealesiosFree Download: The Confident Woman's Guide to Selling PremiumConnect with BecInstagram: @bec_cuzzilloFree Download: The ChatGPT Prompts To Create Your Body Of Work To Stand Out AND Sell OutAscension – The Private Podcast To Create A Signature Offer That Embodies Your Magic & Makes You Bank: Get instant access for $27 AUDSpiritual Business Mistressmind: Work with me in 2025Website: beccuzzillo.com
build your profitable product business with mel robbins thelotco business podcast
Send us a textYour product might be beautiful, high-quality, and everything your customer needs… but here's the truth: that alone isn't enough to grow a profitable business.In this episode, I'm diving into the mistake so many founders make, putting 99% of their energy into the product itself and forgetting the bigger picture. Because while your product matters, what matters more is how you get it into people's hands.We'll cover:Why “build it and they will come” is a dangerous mindset for product-based foundersThe role of retailers, stockists, and partners in helping you growThe power of distribution and getting your product in front of more peopleWhy supporting your stores and stockists is just as important as landing them in the first placeThe shift second-time founders make that first-time founders overlookWhat else matters more than the product itself (pricing, marketing, visibility, and customer experience)By the end, you'll know exactly where to shift your focus so your product doesn't just sit pretty on a shelf - it actually sells.✨ Free Training Alert: Want to build a 90-day roadmap for more sales and consistent profit (without relying on social media)? Join my upcoming live training here → https://www.thelotco.com/trainingsSupport the showI'm Mel Robbins! from @thelotco Want a Roadmap to Building a Profitable Product Business head here for directions! Looking for ongoing support to grow your brand and sell more of your product? Join the Product Business Growth Club here. Find more details at https://www.thelotco.com.au/Business Coach for product-based businesses. Teaching creative business women how to build a scalable and profitable million-dollar product business whether a physical Retail store or Brand.Over 25 years as a Retail and Wholesale Strategist (Sales and Marketing for Brands).Grab my 8 step checklist on building a profitable product business.
If you've ever felt hijacked by anxiety in dating or relationships: Overanalyzing texts, feeling unsettled in your body, and stuck in push–pull dynamics, this one is for you.In this case study, you'll hear a real, unfiltered conversation with one of my former 1:1 clients who came to me in the depths of anxious attachment. Through our work together, she not only unraveled long-held relationship patterns but also learned how to regulate her nervous system, reclaim her power, and call in the healthiest relationship of her life.You'll hear the turning points, emotional breakthroughs, and somatic tools that helped her break free from the chaos and finally feel safe in love.We explore:What anxious attachment really feels like in the bodyHow nervous system dysregulation fuels overthinking and reactivityWhy certain types of inconsistent partners feel so “magnetic” (and how to stop chasing them)The role somatic work plays in healing relationship patterns at the rootWhat it actually looks and feels like to become secure in yourself and attract love from that placeThe ripple effect this work had on her business, family, and overall confidenceCurious about working together?
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Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Budget besties, meet Jen! She's juggling bills, kids' activities, and those sneaky “surprise” expenses that always pop up. Sound familiar? In this coaching session, we walk Jen through one of the hardest (but most powerful!) first steps in budgeting: setting up a dedicated Bills Account and shifting from paycheck-to-paycheck panic to a system that actually works.We talk about:Why starting with one simple change (direct deposits going into a Bills Account) can create instant peace of mindHow to figure out what you really cost each month by writing it all down in one placeThe difference between snowball vs. avalanche debt payoff — and when to use eachHow to start saving for those “pop-up” expenses so they don't keep derailing your planTips for talking with a partner about money without it turning into a stress-festJen came in feeling like she was just “winging it,” but left with a clear plan for getting one step ahead. If you've been living paycheck to paycheck and dreaming of finally feeling on top of your money, this episode is for you.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don't need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We'll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!"
In this powerful episode of the Feminine Frequency Podcast, Amy sits down with Taraney Speer, a devoted feminine healer, to dive deep into the connection between women and their wombs. For so many of us, there's a disconnect. Maybe we've never really felt our womb, or we've been taught to ignore, numb, or even feel shame about this part of ourselves. Taraney speaks with raw truth about her own journey to reclaiming her womb as a portal of power, healing, and ancestral wisdom. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen in, and begin tending to the powerful center of your feminine body — not just for your healing, but for the healing of generations past and future.Themes:Why so many women feel resistance to womb work — and how to meet that resistance with tendernessThe womb as a record keeper of our life stories, traumas, and lineageHow to begin decoding your own womb story — and why it's often both painful and liberatingWhat it means to return to the sacred feminine and lead from an embodied, rooted placeThe importance of simply acknowledging your womb — no rituals or perfection needed, just presenceConnect with Amy:
“Devoted: Living a Long Obedience Together”Part of our series on the Book of ActsScripture Focus: Acts 2:42–47
Ready to be a part of a group that will help you reach your goals? Check out the different ways we can help you get you where you're going faster! LifeAtTenTenths.com________________Stop trying to be the next Ryan Serhant or Gary Vee. In this episode, we get into why copying successful agents is actually sabotaging your business—and what top producers do instead."Emulate the greats" sounds like a great strategy, until it's not! What's inside this episode:Why 99% of agents who copy others stay stuck in second placeThe "model and modify" strategy that actually worksHow self-awareness becomes your biggest competitive advantageWhy the most successful agents give away all their "secrets"The Simon Sinek exercise that reveals your authentic powerThe truth? Nobody can compete with you being YOU. But first, you need to know who that is.Stop playing someone else's game. It's time to build a business that's authentically yours.Subscribe for more real estate mindset and business growth content that actually works.#RealEstate #Authenticity #BusinessGrowth #RealEstateAgent #Mindset #PersonalBrand
Send us a textIn this heart-opening episode, Kris welcomes Tahlia, the Seer of Truth and Discernment. This personified voice of clear-hearted knowing offers gentle guidance for navigating confusion, emotional overwhelm, and the noise of modern life.Through storytelling, poetic wisdom, and one simple practice anyone can do—even while driving—Tahlia helps us reconnect with our true self, trust our inner compass, and carry only what's ours.This is the second in the Picture Love Soul Interview Series, a growing collection of conversations with consciousnesses that remind us who we really are.✨ Topics include:How to discern truth in a world of noiseWhat it means to return to your true selfA grounding practice for any moment, any placeThe difference between peace and performanceHow not to “catch every raindrop” in emotional storms
In this solo episode, I deep dive into the concept of building and maintaining a village - that crucial support system we all need, especially in motherhood. I share my personal experiences with my own village, from family and friends to hiring help, and offer practical advice on how to cultivate these relationships. I explore the challenges of friendship after having kids, setting boundaries with grandparents, and navigating different parenting styles within your circle. I emphasize the importance of showing up for others, giving grace, and accepting that everyone's busy looks different. This episode is packed with actionable tips for creating and nurturing your village, whether you're a new mom or looking to strengthen your existing support network.Key Takeaway / Points:The importance of building a village brick by brickHow to show up for others and be part of their villageNavigating friendships after having kidsSetting boundaries with grandparents and family membersAccepting different parenting styles within your friend groupHow to build a village in a new placeThe value of low-key hangouts with mom friendsBalancing expectations and reality in friendshipsHow to approach conversations about boundariesThe benefits of having a strong support system in motherhoodFor more episodes on building your village, navigating motherhood, and setting boundaries with your family members as a new parent. Here's some must listen to episodes of Conversations with Cam: Episode 219: Friendship Series - Making Friends in Adulthood with my New Friend and Neighbor, AshleyEpisode 259: My Mom, Cindy, on Close-Knit Families, Building a “That's My Sister” Dynamic, and How She's So FabulousEpisode 300: Celebrating the 300th Episode with Reflections on Motherhood and my Mom Tips, Tricks, and Hacks Sponsors:Quince: Go to Quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returnsBeam: Beam Kids is now available online at shopbeam.com/CAM. Because you're a listener to my show, you can take advantage of their limited time pricing of up to 35% off PLUS 2 free gifts using code CAMBobbie: Bobbie is offering an additional 10% off on your purchase with the code:CAMERON.Visit www.hibobbie.com Arya: Visit arya.fyi and use code CAMERON for 15% off to get started todaySimply Pop: Go to cokeurl.com/simplyPOP to find out where you can try SimplyPopFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron RogersProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You've heard it before: just push through. Hustle harder. Do more.But what if the real reason you're stuck, exhausted, or spinning your wheels in business… has nothing to do with strategy or mindset—and everything to do with your nervous system?In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Masha Kay, a Nervous System and Breathwork Coach who helps high-performing women grow sustainable, profitable businesses without burning out.We're diving deep into the science and soul of success—from what chronic stress is really doing to your body, to how to build a business that supports your health instead of draining it.Whether you're scaling your business or just trying to stay out of survival mode, this conversation will change the way you think about growth, burnout, and what it actually means to succeed.In This Episode, We Talk About...Why burnout isn't just a mindset problem (and how your nervous system plays a bigger role than you think)The hidden signs of nervous system dysregulation in entrepreneursHow to stop overworking and start building from a regulated, resourced placeThe difference between surviving and scaling—and how to move into ease without losing ambitionBreathwork, trauma-informed tools, and simple practices to support long-term successAbout Masha Kay:Masha Kay is a Nervous System and Breathwork Coach dedicated to helping clients navigate their lives and goals through sustainable habit shifts, powerful emotional processing, and deep inner healing. She draws from her own story and extensive experience coaching hundreds of clients to make the nervous system an ally in reaching goals, moving beyond survival to manifest their dreams. Her approach is rooted in psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality—blending science and soul to support women in business and life.Connect with Masha:Website: mashakay.comInstagram: @mashakayResources & Links:Join the Business of Good CollectiveListen to more episodesConnect with me on Instagram @janditchfieldRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Jan's advice on building a business that aligns with my values is exactly what I've been looking for!"
AI is no longer the future—it's the now. And for real estate professionals looking to grow and scale in 2025 and beyond, understanding how to integrate AI into your business is essential. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how AI is changing real estate and how you can start using it to boost productivity, improve marketing, and simplify operations—without sacrificing quality or authenticity.The real estate industry is evolving at lightning speed, and those who don't adapt will get left behind. AI is making it easier than ever for real estate entrepreneurs to streamline lead generation, enhance client communication, and manage backend tasks more efficiently. Whether you're a solo agent or leading a team, now is the time to learn how AI can support your goals.Inside this episode, I cover:Why AI is changing real estate and what that means for your businessHow real estate entrepreneurs can use AI to personalize client communication at scaleThe best ways to use AI for marketing, branding, and lead nurturingBusiness coaching tips for implementing AI tools into your daily workflowHow wealth building strategies become easier with time-saving systems in placeThe role of multiple streams of income in a tech-forward real estate businessIf you've been relying on old-school marketing tactics, manual follow-ups, or outdated systems, this episode is your wake-up call. Real estate success in today's market isn't about doing more—it's about doing things smarter. AI gives you the edge to serve clients better, move faster, and make decisions based on real data.So ask yourself: Are you leveraging AI to grow your real estate business—or are you falling behind? If you're ready to scale, simplify, and show up like a next-level CEO, this episode will show you where to start.Hit play now to discover how AI is transforming real estate—and how you can use it to scale your business fast.---Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.comFind more resources on our websitehttps://raquelq.com/podcast/Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet's socials:Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInCheck Out Our2025 Play Bigger EventsApply to be in our Play Bigger MastermindGrow Your Real Estate Business with Real BrokerageJoin our Facebook Play Bigger Community
If you've ever felt like your emails are going out into the void—ignored, unopened, or worse, unsubscribed from—this episode is just for you.Email marketing doesn't have to feel awkward or forced. In fact, when done right, it's one of the most powerful ways to turn casual followers into loyal clients. But what actually makes an email engaging? How do you keep people excited to hear from you instead of clicking delete?Today, I'm breaking it all down, with a fun analogy (of course!)How to get people to subscribe to your email list in the first placeThe secret to subject lines that actually get openedHow to write emails that feel personal, not pushyThe simple tweak at the end of every email that makes all the differenceIf you want your emails to be the kind people look forward to (instead of ignoring), tune in! Links:Join The Consistency Club for Done-For-You Email & Marketing Content Join us for the Winter 2025 Marketing Summit: Planning and Executing a Strategic Marketing Event – Ditch the feast-or-famine cycle! Learn how to ride the ups and downs of your business, create sales-boosting events during slow seasons, and market them like a pro. Sign up hereResources: New to the podcast? Go to thiscantbethathard.com/welcome to get access to 3 of Annemie's best free resources. Join our community! We'd love to welcome you into our supportive, business-focused private Facebook group. Go to facebook.com/groups/thiscantbethathard to request access. Long-time listener? Leave a review!
Ever worry that anxiety is going to make you go crazy? Do you worry about losing your mind, or having to be admitted into an inpatient unit? If you struggle with this fear - you're not alone or weird. This fear is VERY common! And it's one I struggled with immensely when I was struggling with panic disorder and agoraphobia.So, in this episode, I'm diving into:Why these feelings/this fear is experienced in the first placeThe reasons these catastrophic thoughts may pop-upSimple approaches to quiet these overwhelming thoughts How to approach these shifts without fear—because change rooted in fear often creates more anxiety.Tune into the full episode for all of the goodness!SIGN UP FOR MY FREE 60 MINUTE MASTERCLASS - 5 SHIFTS YOU NEED MAKE TO OVERCOME ANXIETY, PANIC DISORDER, & AGORAPHOBIA: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/g2glrk93qlCHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/i-feel-like-anxiety-is-going-to-make-me-go-crazy
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the multiple Emmy Award-winning chief medical correspondent for CNN and host of the CNN podcast Chasing Life. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, plays an integral role in CNN's reporting on health and medical news for all of CNN's shows domestically and internationally. In addition to his work for CNN, Gupta is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Emory University Hospital and associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. He is the author of four New York Times best-selling books, “Chasing Life” (2007), “Cheating Death” (2009), “Monday Mornings” (2012), and “Keep Sharp: Building a Better Brain” (2020).In this episode we talk about:Sanjay's origin story and how he got interested in the brain in the first placeThe mysteries of consciousnessWe dive into his five pillars of brain healthHow you can grow new brain cells by moving the body (but in certain ways)Key skills for challenging your brainWe hear about some meditation tips Sanjay picked up from the Dalai LamaWhether we should worry alone or with other peopleAnd lastly, why it's so important for men to have vulnerable conversations with each otherRelated Episodes:The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness#230: The Power of Rest | Alex Soojung-Kim Pang#614. Your Brain on Food | Dr. Uma NaidooThe Science Of Memory: How To Get Better At Remembering And Be Okay With Forgetting | Charan RanganathSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/sanjay-gupta-836See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.