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Financial literacy has two parts 1) knowing your numbers and 2) knowing the terms people use in the industry. Michelle has always been passionate about numbers, especially business numbers once she became a business owner. Later, when she got her personal finance knowledge and certifications, though, she became OBSESSED. You don't have to be as passionate as Michelle or Lauren, but you should at least start talking about personal finance and learning. And it's easier to learn now more than ever. No longer are “they” able to gatekeep finance knowledge from you. Michelle then opens up and shares her story of racking up over $500,000 in debt – and that didn't include a mortgage! She proves that learning her numbers, learning the terminology, and talking about her situation improved her life. Michelle started digging herself out debt by debt (some of which had been written off by the lenders over time). Lauren reminds the listeners that we shouldn't try to keep up with others because we don't even know if they own the things they have. Trying to keep up could mean piling on a lot of debt. If you're looking to start today, get honest with yourself about your debt. Know your numbers! And make sure you give yourself permission to build and have wealth. It's not amoral (and you can always give it away). Michelle closes by reminding us that we're not alone in our personal finance journey. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 161: Beyond Broke: Unleash Your Financial Potential.About Michelle:Michelle Campbell is the author of Bluebird, a memoir that candidly explores themes of trauma, heartbreak, and the resilience found in life's struggles. She is also the founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals through financial literacy and fostering economic stability. MICHELLE CAMPBELL was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and began her educational journey in South Dakota before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, to continue her studies. During her academic pursuits, she launched a real estate investment firm, marking the beginning of her entrepreneurial path. Over the years, Michelle expanded her ventures into various industries, including horticulture, where she founded an interiorscape company, and logistics, where she established a commercial trucking business. Drawing on the insights and expertise gained across these diverse fields, she transitioned into a career in the financial services industry. She enjoys traveling, cooking, exploring diverse cuisines, organizing, dancing, indulging in spa treatments, and spending quality time with her cherished Pomeranian.Connect with Michelle:https://bymichellecampbell.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561259970143https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdmemoir/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-c-1a697b318/Connect with Lauren:https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/About Lauren:Lauren Keen Aumond is passionate about personal finance. She hosts the Adulting Is Easy podcast, where she helps make adulting easier for listeners by making money easier. Lauren became a millionaire at age 31 through high income, investing in stocks, and owning and managing real estate. She was able to leave her 9-5 at age 33 and now manages her short- and long-term rentals on the west coast of Florida with her husband. For fun, Lauren plays tennis, spends time with her family, drinks red wine, travels, and boats.
This week, Ali and Betsy bust doodle myths, spiral about ticks, and share the wild true story of a Bengal tiger who bonded with a Pomeranian. Plus: dog food deep-dives, rescue burnout, and a husky riverwalk fundraiser that might just restore your faith in dog people.
Hello, Darlings!We are back to discuss this week's episode of The Valley!So, here's the thing...there are heightened emotions, rage texts, ovulation, a case of Prosecco, however, the greatest thing is that we have finally solved the mystery of Jesse's Pomeranian tattoo.Let's get into it! Access bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kamila Hübsch se zamilovala do psíka plemene miniaturní německý špic aneb pomeranian. a protože nenašla dost české odborné literatury, tak po ní začala pátrat v zahraničí. Nakonec sama vydala knihu Pomeranian, parťák do nepohody - chovatelské rady a tipy.
Nenašla dost české odborné literatury, tak začala pátrat v zahraničí a nakonec sama vydala knihu Pomeranian, parťák do nepohody - chovatelské rady a tipy. O ty rady se s vámi podělí v pořadu Svět zvířat. Jak pomeraniana vychovávat, jak vypadá strava, jak náročná je péče o srst a na spoustu daších věcí se ptala Slávka Brádlová.
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The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett earned a Thriller Award for Best First Novel. It's not hard to see why. Nossett weaves a dark twisted tale of secrets and hidden truths on a college campus. Detective Marlitt Kaplan doesn't, often to her detriment, shy away from confrontation while investigating a homicide on campus—one the college is quick to call a tragic accident. With richly drawn characters who stick in your subconscious long after you've turned the last page and a dark academia setting, The Resemblance and The Professor are fantastic. Listen to Lauren talk about her journey from debut to acclaimed author and how she got here. Two Corgis (The Plot Hounds) and a Pomeranian loudly and proudly endorsed this Authors on the Air chat.
The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett earned a Thriller Award for Best First Novel. It's not hard to see why. Nossett weaves a dark twisted tale of secrets and hidden truths on a college campus. Detective Marlitt Kaplan doesn't, often to her detriment, shy away from confrontation while investigating a homicide on campus—one the college is quick to call a tragic accident. With richly drawn characters who stick in your subconscious long after you've turned the last page and a dark academia setting, The Resemblance and The Professor are fantastic. Listen to Lauren talk about her journey from debut to acclaimed author and how she got here. Two Corgis (The Plot Hounds) and a Pomeranian loudly and proudly endorsed this Authors on the Air chat.
During the Max Fun Drive, we're offering you special mini-sodes in our regular feed. In this one, host John Moe tells of fostering a rescue dog named Ducky who is really moved by being allowed up on the couch. So much so that he builds a vast network of used and donated couches for dogs to lie down and relax on. It's a really impressive business model, especially for a rescue Pomeranian.It's the Max Fun Drive! Go to www.maximumfun.org/join and select Sleeping with Celebrities to support our show.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
On February 28th, 2025, the latest Gundam film, GQuuuuuux -Beginning-, arrived in theaters across the USA... and you bet we were there to bask in the glow of Gundam on the silver screen! Join us as we discuss our thoughts on the film, including is the GQuacks/GKwucks debate a potato/potahto situation? Is the Red Gundam really a Beetleborg gone rogue? Did the Zeknova open the newtype dimension? Did Degwin retire to hang out with Garma at the opera house? Who or what is the Rose of Sharon? Are the Pomeranians too poor to even be competing in Clan Battle? Plus, everyone must choose a side in the fast approaching robot mascot wars: Haro or Conch!
Jeffrey B. Burton's latest mystery/thriller, The Second Grave (Severn House), came out on February 4, 2025. It's the second in his Chicago K-9 series, following The Dead Years (March 2024). Burton's critically-acclaimed Mace Reid K-9 mystery series (St. Martin's Press/Minotaur) include The Finders, The Keepers, and The Lost. Jeff's short stories have appeared in dozens of magazines and anthologies. His short story, Liza, appeared in The Twisted Book of Shadows, which won the 2019 Shirley Jackson Award for Edited Anthology. Jeff lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife, Cindy, an irate Pomeranian named Lucy, and a happy galoot of a Beagle named Milo. EPISODE NOTES: Jeffrey B. Burton - The Second Grave
Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with... David Starr is a spiritual mentor and consciousness trainer who helps people understand the power of their consciousness. He is passionate about helping people heal past trauma and understand more about themselves and their place in the universe. He has created a number of consciousness advancement courses at davidstarrunlimited.com to help people find their divinity and learn to become masters of their own energy. David is the author of Your Higher Power: Accessing Your Divine Gifts. Francesca Rose is a writer, spiritual mentor, OmniSource consciousness teacher, and healer who has dedicated over 15 years to empowering individuals in self-love and inner alignment. Through her work in the beauty industry as an esthetician, she has helped countless people connect with their inner source guidance system. Francesca lives a life devoted to her children, love, spirituality, and to source/God. As a mother of two wonderful sons, Maximus and Xavier, and two beloved Pomeranian daughters, Nugget Fairy and Honey Bun Fairy, Francesca embraces a lifestyle of love and compassion. She shares her journey and mission to help others find God within, cultivating joy, peace, and spiritual awareness. Daivid and Francesca: https://www.yourhigherpowerbook.com https://davidstarrunlimited.com https://www.francescarose.com Mystical Underground: Blog: https://themysticalunderground.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themysticalunderground
Synopsis On the popular NPR quiz show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, there is a segment called “Bluff the Listener” where three outlandish news stories are read to a contestant, who then has to guess which one is true. So, for the voice of Bill Kurtis on your home answering machine, which of these really happened in London on today's date in 1732:a) George Frideric Handel got into a sword fight with his Southbank wigmaker, screaming at the poor man, “Donnervetter! In dis vig I luk like ein Pomeranian hund!”b) Handel's especially smooth trip across the Thames to buy said wig provided the inspiration for his famous Water Music, orc) as part of his 47th birthday celebration, choir boys from the Chapel Royal sang and acted in a staged performance of Handel's sacred oratorio Esther in the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand.If you guessed “C” you would be correct. Extra points if you knew that this would be the only staged performance of any of Handel sacred oratorios before the twentieth century, and that in Handel's day there was a ban on presenting staged biblical dramas in public theaters — but not, apparently, in pubs.Music Played in Today's ProgramGeorge Friedrich Handel (1835-1921): Overture from Esther (1732 version); London Handel Orchestra; Laurence Cummings, conductor; SOMM CD-2389
Sassafras is a richly nuanced medicinal tree that also has a distinctive place in the culinary world. Sassafras root bark is responsible for the flavor of root beer, but it is no longer used due to a Food and Drug Administration ban. The reasons for this fortunately do not transfer to sassafras leaves which have a long history of being essential to classical Southern gumbo. I think sassafras falls into the category of underutilized herbs. Despite questions about safety and bad publicity, sassafras is distinctive and very much worth getting to know. Links to Gumbo Mentions: Toni Tipton Martin Jubilee Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking: A Cookbook by Toni Tipton Martin Lena Richard New Orlean”s Cookbook by Lena Richard My favorite sources for gumbo file: Red Stick Spice Co. Mountain Rose Herbs: dried sassafras leaves Join me in this episode for more on sassafras…the unique features of its leaves, its medicinal qualities and some safety concerns. Sending you warm winter wishes and thank you for joining me! ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss. Find her at thecreativeimposter.com. Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback. Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! Episode Website To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Join me on Patreon Connect with me on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family. ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.
Send us a textA young, expectant wife must figure out how to stop her husband's late night podcast binge habit before he harms himself or his family. On Episode 655 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the South Korean film, Sleep from director Jason Yu! We also talk about some of our favorite movies that involve sleep/dreams/nightmares as part of the plot, reminisce about obscure 70s and 80s toys, and have a chat about Satanic Panic. So grab your sleeping pills to keep you awake, call the family Shaman, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Legendary bitching, Satanic Panic, Twisted Sister, Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, Dungeons and Dragons, Don “Balloon” Knotts, Three's Company, Clyde's Car Crusher, the gas shortage of the 70s, MaXXXine, Vortex, Gaspar Noe, technicolor dreamf*ck, Dario Argento, Dune Part One and Two, “Haley's Comet” Pontiac Firebird, Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox, you down with OBP?, Wrestlemania, Mike Tyson, Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund, The Machinist, Paranormal Activity, Sleepwalkers, Doctor Sleep, Nightmare on Elm St., Richard Lynch, Bad Dreams, E.G. Daily, Dean Cameron, Dream Scenario, In Dreams, What Dreams May Come, Inception, Woody Allen's Sleeper, Dreamscape, Come True, Sandman, Flatliners, The Nightmare, Room 237, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Insidious, The Cell, Poltergeist III, The Fallen, The Fall, Rosemary's Baby, Mean Street Posse, Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Snoop, Al Snow, Sleep, Jason Yu, shooting fish in a barrel, sexy-time straps, Korean Fred Willard, Se7en, Bong Joon-ho, The Host, Parasite, Lee Sun-kyun, Jung Yu-mi, Natasia Demetriou, David Lynch's Dune, G.I. Joe figures, Sci-Fi epics, Dr. Dune, Zod Bless You, Denis Villeneuve, Chekhov's Pomeranian, Owen Hart, Timestalker, Alice Lowe, Armchair Cowboy, and The Jeff Jarrett Rorschach Test.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
In this episode, Lucas Burton shares his journey into evangelism, shaped by mentorship, theological reflection, and hands-on experience. He emphasizes the power of genuine spiritual conversations and the warmth of human connection in sharing the gospel. Lucas and Matt discuss the mission of Message Canada, the evolving spiritual climate in Canada, and innovative approaches to reaching younger generations. This conversation challenges common misconceptions about evangelism and highlights the importance of equipping local churches to foster meaningful faith conversations. Lucas Burton is a follower of Jesus with a passion for helping people discover their true identity and purpose. After earning his M.Div from McMaster Divinity College in 2017, he served in campus ministry, cross-cultural missions, and pastoral leadership. Now, as the National Evangelism Lead for Message Canada, he equips churches to share the gospel in a post-Christian world. Lucas is also pursuing a PhD in Intercultural Studies, focusing on evangelism in today's culture. He and his wife, Rachel, live in Toronto with their five-pound Pomeranian, Hope. TAKEAWAYS: +Evangelism should stem from an ongoing encounter with Christ. +Approach conversations with humility and curiosity. There is more that unites us than separates us. +People are often open to discussing faith when approached sincerely. +The harvest is plentiful, and many are curious about Jesus. The joy of sharing the gospel can be profound and encouraging. +Local churches can have evangelists who equip the congregation. +Training and equipping are essential for effective evangelism. +The spiritual climate in Canada shows a decline in Christian affiliation. +Gen Z is open to dialogue and exploration of faith. +Maintaining the call to repentance is crucial in evangelism. To learn more about Message Canada, please visit https://messagecanada.org/. To learn more about Advance Summit, please visit https://advancesummit.org/. To explore The Sowers on other platforms, please visit https://linktr.ee/thesowerspod. #evangelism #Christ #church #training #spiritualgrowth #transformation #Jesus CHAPTERS 00:00 Journey into Evangelism 07:29 Key Training Experiences for Evangelism 12:02 Debunking Myths of Evangelism Conversations 19:33 Real-Life Evangelism Encounters 21:35 The Joy of Sharing the Gospel 22:56 Understanding Evangelism and Its Roles 26:57 Message Canada: Mission and Vision 30:30 The Spiritual Climate in Canada 35:08 Innovating Evangelism for Younger Generations 40:40 New Chapter
You are really going to enjoy my guest today. Today I have Amberly Neese on the podcast. She is a featured speaker, emcee, and comedian. She lives in Prescott, Arizona. And she is the author of several books, Untangling Faith, Friendship Initiative, Common Ground, and Belonging Project. And I can tell you from personal experience that she doesn't just talk about connection, she lives it. I'm Dr.Vickie Petz Kasper. If you're ready to take control of your health, you're in the right place. Whether you're focused on prevention or you're trying to manage a condition. I'll give you practical steps to start your own journey toward better health because healthy looks great on you. This is episode 157. Effective strategies to connect with others. Dr. Vickie: Welcome, Amberly. I am so happy to have you on the show today. Now, I always like to start by talking about how we met. And I met you back in the fall in a very remote spot in the woods in California. We spent a week together and you made me laugh and you inspired me and you gave me hope that there are very practical ways that people can learn to connect with each other. So tell us a little bit about your ministry and what you're doing. Amberly: Yeah. So I am an author and speaker and comedian and actually speaker coach as well. , but my, , my heart's passion is connecting people to God, connecting people to others and connecting people to who God has created them to be. And so connection is my jam. So I'm very excited about that. I am connected to a really cute guy of 32 years, my husband, Scott, and we have two adult children who one lives across the country, which is not working for me and a son, an adult son who is going to school and living with us. But, I am so thankful to say that I have done pretty extensive research on not only the benefits of community, but actually how to get into community. And so. If in any way I could be an encouragement to somebody listening about how to how to find their tribe and learn to thrive I would love it. I have bible studies on it. I have , all sorts of resources on it because for me, this is really a pivotal part of a thriving christian life for sure. Dr. Vickie: You know, I talk a lot about the impact of loneliness on your health, and adults experience loneliness in increasing numbers since the pandemic. Anywhere from one in three to one in two. And so, if you're speaking to that person who's having trouble connecting, where do you even start? Amberly: That's such a good question. And I think, in full disclosure, That you would like connection is the first thing loneliness to say. I need a friend. I want connection is so vulnerable. And I, so I think it's so courageous for somebody to get to a place where they say, I can't do this on my own. It is not good for me to be alone. It's not good for people to live in isolation. And so I think the first step is just admitting. I mean, it sounds like I'm leading an AA meeting and I'm okay with that. But the first thing is to admit you have a problem to admit that loneliness is a factor. The second thing is to kind of, it's almost like a dating profile. Now, I have, I've never, praise the lord, I've never had to do the swiping left swiping right. I don't even know what those things mean. But if I had to re enter that world, I would be very clear about what I was looking for, what I offer and what I'm looking for. And, I think that the same thing happens in friendship. You have to figure out, what is it that you're looking for? Do you want somebody to sit with you while you knit every day? Okay, I mean, good luck with that, but it's possible that that's what you want. Do you want somebody to take walks with you? Do you want somebody to be able to share your secrets with? Do you want somebody who you can go country line dancing on Tuesday nights? I mean, you have to figure out what it is that you want, but also you have to figure out what it is, what is it that you have to offer. And for me, and I know Vickie for you as well, this is very possible. I had to be honest with the fact that I don't have a plethora of extra time. I just can't lunch all the time. Like so many of the people in my life where they have this incredible margin of time. I don't. So I have a limited amount of time. So I had to be honest that in a friendship, that's part of what I bring to the table, but I also bring encouragement because that's something I'd love to do. I'd love to encourage people. I. I bring honesty. Some people can't handle the truth, so I'm looking for friends who can handle the truth. And not only that, I'm looking for friends who are what I call love and shove friends, which are people who love me where I'm at, but shove me to greater things and want the best for me. And when I'm not doing what's best for me, that they love me enough to say, girl, cut it out. I love you. And I would love to help you be part of getting better at this. So you have to figure out what do you bring to the table. So admit you need a tribe, figure out what it is that you bring and what it is that you need. And then this sounds like such an old school kind of sage thing, but go to the need, which means figure out something you're passionate about, something that makes your teeth itch when you think about it. It's something that , makes you passionate, good or bad, and then be part of the solution. And in doing so, you will find people with equal, passion for the things you're passionate about. If it's hiking, if it's women's rights, if it's whatever it happens to be, if it's feeding the homeless, find the need and go there. And, I promise you, you will find people who are like minded, maybe not perfect runoff into the sunset best friends, but you'll find people who are like minded and you'll be reminded of the power of community. Dr. Vickie: You are spot on with vulnerability because like you, I'm an extrovert. I think we've established that. But during the years of the pandemic, I experienced the most loneliness that I have ever felt in my entire life. And it was extremely painful. And it was good to admit it. And I remember I wrote in a blog post one time and I said, I'm lonely. And it felt shameful almost. Amberly: 100%. I mean, the word lonely has one in it. To say I'm by myself feels so difficult. However, I love that in many translations of the Bible, it said that Jesus went to lonely places, meaning he felt like, man, he had perfect connection with the Father and yet he felt like, man, nobody kind of understands my plight right now. And , I think we all have those, we all have those seasons where you're like, wow, I am knee high and whatever it is I'm going through and I don't feel like anybody understands this, but, you're not alone. That's the first thing I'm going to say. , you're not alone. But the other thing is, I truly believe, the brilliant doctor in you, I'm sure is going to talk about this later on. Your intro is going to talk about this particular thing, but I truly believe all the brain research, all of the physiological research says we are wired to connect with others. We are, we are literally fashioned to be stronger in number. And, no matter what your ideology is, as far as where we came from and how we got here, community was a vital part of all of that. And so I think, to recognize that you need other people, it means you, you get to a place of humility that you're probably better to be with anyway, if you didn't feel like you needed people, it's probably why you don't have people because nobody wants to be with you. But if you get to a place where you say, I could use some help in this area. What a beautiful invitation for others to get there. And as you said, the statistics are staggering. Before COVID January of 2020, more than half of Americans admitted to being lonely and 61 percent or something like that said they don't have anybody to tell a secret to. So sister sledge, you and I were not the only ones that were feeling lonely. During COVID, and I think it's gotten worse. Honestly, I think COVID actually exacerbated an already difficult situation. Dr. Vickie: I do too, but I think it, it did shine a spotlight on it. And I also wanted to tell you that I've never felt my teeth itch before, so I don't really know exactly what that means, but I do think that making connections takes time. And that's one of the frustrations. Amberly: oh, Absolutely. It does take time, but at the risk of sounding like I'm giving like too broad a statement - anything worth having is worth investing the time in. And so if you say, I don't have time to exercise, but I do have time to die early, right? That's essentially what I say when I don't exercise. If I want to have all the benefits and you're going to give us all the medical ramifications of loneliness and they're crazy. You have to recognize, do I want to do any of those things? It's like the commercials on television when they say you're going to have clear skin, but side effects may include proclivity to gamble, , you want suicidal thoughts. And I think, you know what, I think I'm going to stick with my itchy skin. Thank you so much. Right, you have to weigh the consequences. And, in this case, the benefits to your health are so profound. It seems almost ridiculous that we would say, I don't have time for friends. You may look at your calendar and think that, but I would like to say, I think that you need to make the time you need to prioritize it because you need to prioritize you and your health. So I don't have the medical degree. I just have a lot of mileage on my friendship vehicle and have made tons of mistakes and would like to say my life is richer because of the people that I've opened my heart to. and open my calendar to as well. Dr. Vickie: That is so true. And it's not just your physical health. It's also your mental health and your spiritual health. And I love that you talk about what we have to give to a friendship because let's be honest, some people can be a drain. Amberly: True, true, true, true. And You know, my mom used to say to me, baby girl, there are two people, the two types of people, givers and takers, which is a kind of jaded. So can I tell you this sweet, the sweetest story? I love this so much. So for my last birthday, I think it's the best birthday I've ever had. Okay. So I, I'm 55. I just turned 55. So I'm finally the speed limit. Excited about that. And I have a group of girlfriends that we've worked hard to invest in one another and it's not all rainbows and happy faces. It doesn't look like Gilmore girls all the time. We do life together and sometimes it's happy and sometimes it's hard and there's lots in between. We support each other. Months before my birthday, one of the ladies said, save this weekend, don't make any plans. And I said, okay, what are we doing? She said, you're letting me take care of this. I said, okay, again, for me, Vickie, you know, I do like to know the plans, right? I I love scripture that says, I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. But I am always like, could you let me in on the plans? And that's not what he promises. So she says, let me take care of the plans. So when all was said and done, A group of ladies picked me up and we drove two hours to Phoenix and we went thrift shopping. Why? Because that's my favorite thing to do. Most of these ladies had never been thrift shopping. They're in a financial echelon, they don't have to worry about thrift shopping, but they did it because I love it. And then we had dinner and we had my favorite food and then they said, Oh, we better hurry up. We've got a show. I said a show and I'm thinking my husband teaches theater. I know all the shows that are happening in Phoenix and I'm thinking I wonder what show we're going to. Are we going to this one? Are we going to this one? And one of them had asked me almost over a year ago, Hey, you inspire us when you speak, who inspires you? And I gave her a list of five people. She knew four of the five, but she didn't know the fifth one. So she looked it up and that person actually happened to be speaking in Phoenix the weekend of my birthday. And so they surprised me with one of my favorite speakers and Vickie I think it was my favorite birthday, not because I got the most amazing gifts, although I'm thankful for the gifts I got, it's because for the first time in my life, I felt like a group of ladies saw me and celebrated me. And that's a sweet story, but I can tell you that's 54 years of not necessarily doing community right. But they, however that happened, they felt like I see them and I celebrate them. And so that's what they wanted to do for me and seriously, sweetest birthday ever. And, again, long time coming. I made a lot of friendship mistakes. I, I've dropped the friendship ball a lot and I've hurt people and I've had to make amends for that. So I'm thankful that there is hope. There is hope for all of us, even those. Weirdos who like thrift shopping and I'm so thankful for that. Dr. Vickie: That is so beautiful. And I think it demonstrates what we talked about earlier, and that is vulnerability. You have to have vulnerability to have a true relationship. Amberly: Totally. As you know, I think you and I spend enough time, , you're the master at this, but I'm a Padawan learner on this, the gift of questions. I can't encourage you enough to, if you're looking for a community to get yourself a couple of great questions that help you get to know people better. And what's so funny is that people are like, Amberly, you're such a great conversationalist. And I'm like, no, I just ask good questions. And you brought the conversation. But at the end of the conversation, again, I had a group of ladies who wanted to celebrate me and to help me know that I was seen. Why? Because I've asked questions and I've gotten in their world and I've done my best to try to remember stuff. If you tell me something, Vickie, like, this is my favorite Starbucks drink, it goes in my phone under your contact. And if I ever want to meet you, I look up your, your Starbucks order and I bring it to you on the way. And people are like, how do you do this? And I'm like, because of Jesus and Google. I just, I keep all this stuff together so that you feel like I see you. Dr. Vickie: That's so intentional and I think that that's really important in relationships to be intentional. Totally. Win-tentional is what I call it. You know, it sounds like, , you know, strategy, strategery, , as they say in the office, but. The truth is it is intentional. It does take effort. There's no doubt about there is no easy button on community. There's no easy button on friendship. Heck, we're two or more gathered, there's also conflict, right? So you have to work those things out. And last time I checked, it takes time and energy and investment and vulnerability, all those things, but worth it. So worth it. Dr. Vickie: I think that is so good and it encourages people who maybe feel like they're on the outside looking in because I think a lot of times people think, Oh, they're in a friend group and I just wish I could be like that. And so what advice do you have for people to just start being intentional and to start connecting? Amberly: So, first of all, I've opened my Facebook feed and gotten my feelings hurt so many times I can't even tell you. So I've been on the outside looking in. So there's a couple of things. The first one is, I've also called people and said, Hey, the next time you go to that thing, let me know. I would love to be a part of that. That looked like so much fun. So again, you're admitting to yourself and another, I could use this. But the second thing is start your own party. Invite. This sounds like such a third grade thing, but invite people that you see that were also not at said get together and think, you know what? Vickie's not in any of those pictures. I bet Vickie would be, would be up for that. If that was your thing. We have a new game that we love in our house called the Bible is Funny, hilarious. I get no kickbacks for saying this one of the greatest games. And guess what? It costs 0 to open up and play it in my house. It might cost me some chips and salsa to invite people over for a game night, but if I'm the instigator and again, sometimes you ask and people say no, and that's hard, but what if it works out? Well, then you've gotten to have chips and salsa with somebody who's choosing to spend time with you. You get to have a great time of games and then you find out more about them. They find out more about you and you can figure it out. Again, it's not formulaic because it's people. But, that would be what I would say is, again, go to the need, be part of that. Speaking of Facebook, and again, social media is such a hotbed, but one thing about Facebook that's fabulous, there is a group for everything. Blonde people who love Pomeranians. There's probably a Facebook group, hikers in the county, you know, big eyebrows who love, I don't even know, chess. I promise you for every walk of life, there is a Facebook group. And so start maybe, on a very, easy level, which is connecting with people online with similar things. And then once you practice that a little bit, then move on to the next thing and maybe again connect with somebody. Hey, can I meet you for coffee? One of the best is 'Wow, I really admire the things that you're doing right now.' At work or whatever it happens to be. 'Can we meet for coffee? Can I talk to you about some of that stuff?' News flash people love to talk about themselves and they love to talk about the stuff they're passionate about. So why not make it about them? And in doing so you may make a connection that you are forever thankful for. Dr. Vickie: That is such good advice, and you know, I moved to a new town about a year ago, and so it was a big change for me. I didn't have the group of friends around me that I had always had, and it's not easy to make new friends. It's not easy to connect in a new place, and I'm thankful to say that I'm kind of part of multiple groups now, and I'm very appreciative for, uh, the people that reached out to me, and it has made such a difference. But it's hard. Amberly: Absolutely it is. And, we had the same thing. That's why I wrote my Bible study about finding your tribe, is that both my husband and I struggled terribly moving to a community we couldn't wait to live in. I love this place, but it felt so cliquey. It really feels cliquey when you're on the outside. But then the other thing is once you are in a group, remember that, remember the sting of feeling like an outsider and make sure there is always a chair available at the table, always. Because there are people that do that, where they're like, well now that I'm in, let's close the gates. And it's like, wait, wait, wait, there are other people who could benefit from this. And I'm going to say especially to older ladies, and I consider myself one of those older ladies. Please be on the lookout for those young moms who are on the struggle bus. Those young women who look like they have all the things because they're because their Instagram page is on point. But the truth is they are as lonely or more lonely than my generation than yours, I mean, you and I are in the same generation, but, just think that through. Don't just look for people who look like you and who vote like you and who think like you do. Stretch out and make a difference. The Great Commission says go to Samaria, go to Judea, right? I think the Great Commission applies to those of us in friendship and connection as well is get out of your comfort zone. It's not just about you, right? 'Can I bring you a meal? Can I help you baby hang out with your kids one night so that you're not alone? Can I make killer microwave popcorn would love to bring that to you.' Whatever the thing is, make it simple. It does not have to be difficult, but make it about connection and pour into others. And, I keep going back to the Bible because it's such a beautiful love note of connection, but the Proverbs tells us that those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. And I don't know about you, but I could always use refreshment. And so, I think that that's, that's such an important thing when we make it about other people. I don't know how the, how the heavenly math works, but it works out when we make it about other people that somehow we reap the best blessings for sure. Dr. Vickie: Well that is so incredibly rich and I have not yet got to experience sitting in the audience with you on the stage but I hope that that is something that happens in the future. I would love to get you booked to speak in my town and at my church and for anyone that's interested in having you as a speaker they can visit your website and there's a link in the show notes. Amberly: Absolutely. I would super love that. And if you end up booking me, those of you who are listening, if you book me, just say that Dr. Vickie sent you and I will give you the friends and family discount. I love it. Dr. Vickie: Do you have any last words of wisdom for our listeners? Amberly: My family was watching the chosen this week, and I know that there's some people that they're not chosen fans, and that's okay. But, they took some creative license that I thought was so brilliant, which is when Jesus was preaching in order for all the crowds to be able to hear. He would say something and his disciples would just repeat the truth to so that everybody could hear. For those who are struggling with loneliness, I just want to encourage them. Just continue to speak truth to repeat the truth. You know, right? You don't have to create your own truth, repeat the truth, to not only those in your that come into your sphere of influence, but also to the person in the mirror and remind yourself you are loved. You are chosen. You are beloved. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. And when you begin to do that, I can tell you people love to be encouraged. And when you repeat the truth that you know to those around you, I promise it will have an effect and you will make a difference. And that dissipates a lot of loneliness. So please continue to spread the truth and love people well. Dr. Vickie: I think my oxytocin levels just went up so high. Thank you for that. And yes, we are very much chosen fans in this family, and they do take some creative license, but they also just make it real. Amberly: Agreed. We watched the episode with Peter walking on water and him holding onto Jesus. And I know that those are actors. I know they were reading a script, but I just found myself wrapping my arms around Jesus thinking, don't let go, you know, so great. So I'm with you. I'm a huge fan, but, thankful for that. Again, they're just repeating the truth that they know. And, I think it makes a difference. So thank you so much for this. Thank you for your podcast. I'm just going to say, I know it takes time. I know it takes effort, and I know this is a passion area of yours, but you have spoken truth and echoed that. And I just want to say thank you so much from a listener who's crazy about you. Dr. Vickie: Well, thank you so much for sharing your expertise on connection with us. This has been just great. Love you.. Amerly: My pleasure. I love you right back. Have a great day. Dr. Vickie: Wow, this was such a great episode. It's just gold, and I know that Amberly said I was going to share some medical information with you. But, you know what? I just want to let this sit right where it is, because I think this is an episode you're going to want to listen to over and over again. Maybe you want to go and read the transcript, and I think you'll want to share it with a friend. And if you don't have a friend, maybe this is a good way to start a conversation. I love it when you share the podcast episodes and I know that this one in particular will give you some practical information on sharing connections with others. And I will put an episode to my previous podcast on loneliness in the show notes so that you can get that medical information. But I think this is just powerful all by itself. The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered to be a substitute for medical advice. You should continue to follow up with your physician or health care provider and take medication as prescribed. Though the information in this podcast is evidence based, new research may develop and recommendations may change. RESOURCES : AMBERLY NEESE The Deadly Epidemic of Loneliness From Loneliness to Belonging The Bible is Funny card game
If we were to subtitle this episode it would earn the moniker "The Party Poms and the Adventure Pugs". That's because this week's guest, Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio, has a Pug era and a Pom era. Currently living in the Pomeranian era with a 3 year old named Sprocket and a 9 year old named Maverick, we also touch upon the bygone pug era that was defined by Raisin and Potato. We cover lots of ground talking about honeymooning with dogs, vegetarian/veganism, how dogs enrich our lives and much more. Killswitch Engage will release their 9th full-length album called This Consequence on February 21st and are embarking on a Spring tour on March 5th in Nashville, TN. For more info visit killswitchengage.com Mike gave a shout out to the ASPCA who for over 150 years have been leading the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare — ultimately transforming how Americans value and care for animals. To learn more how you can help animals in need visit aspca.org/ For more pics and clips follow us on Instagram at @rockerdogpodcast. Watch the entire interview on YouTube.
Is Beauty Really a Blessing in the Dating World? Get ready for an electrifying yet intimate episode of "The Love Machine"! This time, host James Preece dives into the colourful and fascinating love life of Michaela Vybohova, the enigmatic model and CEO who's known for her independent spirit and candid humour. Discover how Michaela navigates her career in the high-pressure modelling industry, balances her personal and professional life, and offers her unique take on dating, relationships, and the unexpected challenges of finding genuine love. From humorous tales of unlikely romance to heartfelt reflections on personal growth, this episode is packed with insights that will captivate and entertain. Tune in to hear why beauty alone isn't enough, the secret to making lasting connections, and the most unusual conversations sparked by a protective Pomeranian. You won't want to miss this engaging and relatable rendezvous on "The Love Machine"! About Michaela Instagram
Gather round, friends, because we've got a real treat for you today! We had the pleasure of chatting with two incredible authors who are using their books to spread messages of love, acceptance, and the power of the arts. First up, we met Laura Meredith, the author of the delightful children's book "Christopher's New Home." Laura shared the heartwarming story of how she adopted a tiny, sickly lamb named Christopher and gave him a loving forever home on her little farm in Scotland. With her passion for animals and her own experiences of feeling like an outsider, Laura wove an uplifting tale about finding your place in the world. We learned that Laura's home is a veritable Noah's Ark, filled with all sorts of rescued critters - from sheep and goats to a mini Pomeranian and even a pig! She has a real gift for seeing the beauty in every creature and helping them feel safe and loved. Laura's message of acceptance and the transformative power of love really resonated with us. Next, we chatted with Bruce Weinberg, the author of "The Fabulous Feats of Mister B" series. As a former drama teacher, Bruce is a huge advocate for the arts in education. He shared how drama classes can be a haven for kids to express themselves, build confidence, and find their tribe. Bruce's latest book, "Jarobi from Nairobi," tackles themes of diversity and inclusion in a heartwarming way. Both Laura and Bruce are using their talents to create stories that inspire kindness, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for the world around us. If you're looking to add some uplifting, thought-provoking reads to your family's library, be sure to check out their books on Amazon. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite furry (or feathery) friend between the pages! Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!
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What did you think of this episode?Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is… Bethany Jett. Bethany is an associate literary agent with the C.Y.L.E. agency, as well as a multi-award-winning author and a marketing strategist who earned top honors in her master's program, where she earned her MFA in Communications focusing on Marketing and PR. Her motto is “Teach as you go,” which she lives out as the co-owner of Serious Writer, a company that teaches and empowers writers and authors.Bethany is married to her college sweetheart, and together they're raising 3 teen sons and their Pomeranian, Sadie.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, you'll learn about the key concepts of a Great Nonfiction Book.Are you utilizing the elements that create great nonfiction? Today we focus on one key element nonfiction books must contain to be successful.The three pillars are Concept, Content, and Craft.During this episode, we are concentrating on Concept.What are High Concept ideas?What makes your book a different book from someone else?Define the audience who will walk into the bookstore looking for your book.Nonfiction content must answer a promise to their reader.Every chapter mattersIn this chapter, readers will understand take away or learn... There are no gray lines between memoirs and Christian living; it's one or the other.Who are the best sellers in your genre?Who are the midlist authors?LinksBethany JettBethany Jett Books Submission Guidelines Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast
On today's episode we have Tim, a RVA wildlife enthusiast. Ever since Tim was a kid he has been obsessed with snakes, searching for and ethically capturing them in swamps and forests around Richmond as well as other reptiles in the South. Tim makes Youtube videos and Tiktoks documenting his wildlife adventures and educating people about the animals he runs into. He professionally removes copperheads and wasps for people around the area. He also recently painted his truck like a copperhead!We discuss all things snakes in VA - what ones to avoid and ones that are safe to handle.We also discuss America's obsession with true crime and the Netflix Series Monsters - The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.Support Tim's Wildlife Herping Channels:InstagramTikTokYouTubeEvents-Andre 3000 @Altria Theatre on Nov 8th - https://www.altriatheater.com/events/detail/andre-3000-Gwar @The National Nov 9th - https://www.axs.com/events/594224/gwar-tickets/staticDetails?_locale=en-US-Babymetal @The National Nov 16th - https://theanthemdc.com/event/babymetal/-Garden Glow @Maymont - https://maymont.org/calendar/garden-glow/-Pets On Parade put on by FETCH A Cure on Nov 15th - https://www.azhumane.org/pets-on-parade/Business of the week: Sumer Briana Pet GroomingAre you looking for a trusting professional pet groomer? Olivia's boyfriend has a Pomeranian named Izzy and she always looks fabulous thanks to Sumer. Sumer does everything from shelter to vet grooming to standard breed cuts, baths and nail trims. She also does pet-safe hair coloring and nail painting which is so fun. She always puts a pink heart on Izzy's butt!Another service she offers is home grooms for people who prefer their dog to be groomed at home or don't have the ability to travel to a salon. Those spots tend to fill up quickly.Sumer works with Carytown Petco Grooming Salon. Book her now by adding her on Facebook at Sumer Briana. Contact Carytown Petco Grooming Salon for appointments and prices.Band of the week: Carbon LeafOriginally formed as a college cover band in 1992, they've played over 3,000 shows together. They help define the arts in indie rock. Currently touring Time Is A Playground. Coming to The National on Dec 21st. They're from Richmond!Shoutouts:Matt's work equipment thief
This week your BFF's are joined in the third and fourth seat by Darren & Esther from the Second Sunday to chat the difference between being spiritual vs. religious, how one get's over religious trauma and why Jesus and Michelle have the same meaning. If you know, YOU KNOW. Watch the live recording on our Youtube channel here! Make the haters mad and rate us 5 stars. Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com Pre-Order DoctorJonPaul's Book, "Black.Fat.Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and How to Love Yourself" here! Follow the show on social: Twitter | Instagram Follow DoctorJonPaul: Twitter | Instagram | Website Follow Jordan: Twitter | Instagram | Website Listen to Second Sunday podcast here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Liss 'N Kristi meet the volunteers (and dogs) from Pom Squad Rescue, non-profit organization committed to providing Pomeranians and other small dog breeds with the exceptional care and love they deserve. The team members who joined us on our sofa specialize in rescuing dogs in need, including those requiring medical attention, from shelters, owners, breeders, and veterinarian clinics. With a mission to eliminate the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs, they work tirelessly to ensure they find warm, welcoming homes where they can truly thrive. Kristi, Alissa and Winslow have a blast meeting the volunteers and their dogs. STORIES 00:00 Start00:11 Five puppies running around - the Pom Squad Rescue Group01:57 Connections with K9s4COPS02:46 You can get your dream dog from a rescue03:00 25 dogs available for adoption03:16 The medical treatment they sometimes need04:29 How the Pom Squad began05:55 The dogs' stories08:22 Being a caregiver by nature09:32 The Squad relies solely on donations - no federal funds10:00 The Pom Squad network11:40 Learning to tube feed on YouTube12:16 "We can't take them all"13:35 Dogs for empty nesters14:25 How to contact the Pom Squad 14:55 If you can't foster, help out transporting the animals! https://www.tpsrescue.comFacebook and Instagram: @Pomsquadrescue
On Christmas day 2012, a consecrated host was dropped in a church in Legnica Poland. It was placed in a bowl of water in the tabernacle and 11 days later, a portion of that host had transformed into human heart tissue. The miracle was investigated by the departments of forensic medicine at Wroclaw medical university, and Pomeranian medical university. This miracle is a beautiful sign of Jesus' true presence in the Eucharist. Legnica Report excerpt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbRu2I3z9NTLq88YekCmpLZlwZhdZ1gK/view Join my discord: https://discord.gg/TCGYX7kEAh Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=81707973 follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctrinedogmaanddavide/ Contact me: doctrinegodmaanddavide@outlook.com
EP429. Renee is rambling on about the 23 Pomeranians that were rescued by the SPCA in British Columbia, how she turns into a couch potato at her parents house, and tells you about her favourite school lunch ideas and products! RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community Youtube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room Podcast SPONSORS: Little Spoon Fungies ginger + dandelion Hello Bello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We get real existential in this one, very dystopian. Have you been keeping up with the Tiktok drama? It's nuts. Also Nimbus the little Pomeranian, that's new. Ugh, we hate that. Thank you for listening and as always, you look good! Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @theyoulookgoodpodcast
Colette Baron Reid brings her intuitive wisdom to the forefront, illuminating the transformative power of oracle cards in coaching. With a focus on co-creation and spiritual guidance, she invites listeners to embrace their intuition and embark on a journey of personal growth and enlightenment.Colette Baron-Reid is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, personal transformation thought leader, business strategist, artist, and educator.In this episode Melinda and Colette talk about:Letting go of hustle culture to maintain connection with spiritCo-creating with spirit through prompts, guidance, and personal evolution to manifest desiresAsking the right questions when using oracle cardsRecommending the "Wisdom of the Oracle" deck for business questionsHelping clients understand and use oracle cards by focusing on patterns impacting their realityOracle cards as a navigational tool for personal growth and transformationThe power of curiosity and oracle cards in revealing hidden insightsCards as a form of spiritual psychology, reflecting dominant energy through synchronicityEncouraging everyone to use cards to exercise intuition, like an "intuition gym"“Oracle cards are a psychological tool. They are spiritual psychology in a box.” — Colette Baron ReidGuest Bio:Colette Baron-Reid (she/her) is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, personal transformation thought leader, business strategist, artist, and educator. In other words, she's unemployed. Just kidding, she's the founder of The Oracle School Experience®, OraclePalooza® and the DreamQuest Platinum Mastermind. Oh, and did I mention she's also a member of the Transformational Leadership Council? It's like the Avengers, but for self-help gurus.She's also the host of “INSIDE THE WOONIVERSE”, a weekly podcast series where she talks to people much smarter than herself. With her infectious laugh and warm personality, Colette's conversations are inviting, hilarious and always thought-provoking. Or at least she thinks so.Author of 15 best-selling Oracle card decks, with over a million sold worldwide and 7 books published in 27 languages, Colette's greatest joy is teaching people they can have a direct and personal dialog with the Universe to help them create their most fulfilling lives. This former EMI recording artist has been living clean and sober for the last 37 years. Her friends call her a nerdy mystical pirate, which is probably the coolest thing anyone has ever called her. She's also really into quantum physics, creating and innovating ancient divination systems for the modern mystic, and helping business leaders thrive by discovering how to work with the spirit of their business. Just your average Tuesday.When she's not cuddling with her three Pomeranians, writing music, meditating, painting, or doing Zumba online, she's juggling between YA fantasy fiction, Spanish lessons, and the latest research on Unified Field Theory. Because why not?Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCoaches ConsoleMelinda's books: The Confident Coach and The Professional CoachColette's website: ColetteBaronReid.comCard decks mentioned in the episode: Wisdom of the Oracle and Mystical Shaman OracleThe question asked for the listeners: How to get unstuck in business?The card pulled for the answer using Wisdom of the Oracle deck: Card #21 "Clean It Up" Credits:Host: Melinda CohanProducer and Editor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioTo catch the great episodes that are coming up on Just Between Coaches, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Music credits:Track Title: CloudsArtist Name: AcreageWriter Name: Marshall UsingerPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSTrack Title: Coastline DreamArtist Name: Wild SkyWriter Name: Adam SimonsPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist Name: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Stars & TreesArtist Name: Outside The SkyWriter Name: Dustin RansomPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.Episode transcript: Oracle Cards for Transformation (Colette Baron Reid).
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What makes a fruit or vegetable easy to find in grocery stores? While there are many answers to this question, a lot of edible medicinal herbs are not, herbs like nettles, burdock root and elderberries. To this list, I am adding sumac berries. Sumac may not give us delicious fruit, but there is good reason to get to know it better and I am doing this in my kitchen. And in case you are wondering, this is a totally different plant than toxic poison sumac. My favorite sources for dried sumac: Mountain Rose Herbs Burlap & Barrel Join me in this episode for more on sumac…its uses as a culinary spice and as an underutilized medicinal herb and also the difference between sumac and poison sumac. Sending you warm summer thoughts and thank you for joining me! ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss. Find her at thecreativeimposter.com. Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback. Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Connect with me on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family. ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.
Daryl Grigaravicius, founder of Stride, joins us to talk about her personal experience and how she supports fellow autoimmune diseases sufferers After a Pomeranian sadly died on a flight from Bahrain to Dubai, we discuss pets' safety and what owners need to know before travelling with their pets We get details about new screening guidelines for newborns from Dr Amna Khushnud following the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention's announcement Haus & Haus' Tom Poulson is on the hot seat on our regular Monday real estate focusAnd lawyer Madeleine Mendy from Bin Sevan Advocates answers all your legal questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you get when you add conversations about Pomeranians, House of Dragons + trips to the mountains +Hawk Tuah girl? This amazing episode of course!
What makes a tree medicinal? The answer to this question depends on the medicine we are searching for. Especially in spring, trees can be medicine for our eyes. After the grayness of winter, glorious flowering trees like dogwood and magnolia are sweet visions. Aside from landscaping decoration, both dogwood and magnolia along with many other trees,have long been used for strong medicines derived from their bark.Tree bark has phytochemicals that make it bitter, astringent, and highly antimicrobial. Bark is a tree's protective layer, helping it to survive through winter cold and other dangers like bacteria, fungi and troublesome insects. The same phytochemicals in tree bark offer much medicine to humans as well. Join me in this episode for more on tree bark and the medicine of dogwood and magnolia trees. Sending you lovely spring thoughts and thank you for joining me! ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss. Find her at thecreativeimposter.com. Original music by Dylan Rice Please send me your comments, requests, or feedback. Send me a message, voice or write an email, my email is dina@theherbalbakeshoppe.com. I look forward to hearing from you! To get herb inspired recipes, plant profiles and read more about herbal medicine, visit my website at: theherbalbakeshoppe.com Join me on Patreon Connect with me on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe where ever you like to listen to podcasts! And if you have time, kindly share with your friends and family. ABOUT DINA Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.
Matt Delhauer returns to deliver a new edition of WTF Happened! This time, its all vampire Pomeranians and pubic tattoos as he recaps and break down 2004's Blade: Trinity! TIME STAMPS This week on the show! (0:00) Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (0:59) What is WTF Happened? (7:08) Blade: Trinity (2004) Info (8:35)... The post JAN 539: WTF Happened To Blade: Trinity (06/05/24) appeared first on The Jock and Nerd Podcast.
Dan Esberg is a Creative Director, Copywriter, and content creator. Dan has a show on YouTube called Dansplaning where we bonded over coffee when crossing paths at Colbo. Dansplaining is where he creates explainer videos that give substance to nostalgia. Some of his videos include “Why “Bad Graphics” Make You Feel Good…” & “Explaining and Assembling a Masterpiece” and “Where did the term “City Boy” come from?” Dan has worked over some of my favorite agencies including Ogilvy and currently at Boathouse. Dan has a Pomeranian named Bruno. Please welcome Dan Esberg to Wear Many Hats. instagram.com/dansplaining.studio instagram.com/wearmanyhatswmh instagram.com/rashadrastam rashadrastam.com wearmanyhats.com
This week, something has gone wrong with Meagan's brain and it's NOT a worm! It has something to do finding an Amish dog named Kevin online, becoming hypnotized by his tiny bear face, then entering a fugue state and traveling to his location in Lancaster, PA with $850 in cash and the backing of literally dozens of listeners to purchase him. Is this an ethical way to acquire a dog? No. Was Kevin worth it? 100000%.Then, Lindy -- a connoisseur of oceanic news -- brings an aquatic story of great significance from one of our Nation's most trustworthy journalistic sources: Instagram reels. This story has everything: an air guitar contest, one or two chill brewskis at most, a man overboard, a creature of some kind, and a stick. Lindy and Meagan ponder what they'd do under similar harrowing circumstances, then rank sticks from worst to best.You won't want to miss this episode! We've already sent it to the Library of Congress for preservation!⋆。°✩⋆。°✩⋆。°✩⋆。°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!Full videos of our episodes are on YouTube at @textlindyandmeaganbackYou can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆。°✩⋆。°✩⋆。°✩⋆。°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is supported by COPILOT Collective and produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie connections, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!Special thanks as always to our perfect angels: Jeannie Yandel, Brandi Fullwood, and Isolde Raftery.⋆。°✩⋆。°✩⋆。°✩⋆。°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Grief wrapped its cold hands around my heart with the loss of my calico kitty, Miss Eliza Doolittle. But in sharing my story on episode 151, I discovered I wasn't alone and others had a tail of their own to tell about the power of pet companionship. On this episode of HIListically Speaking, I passed the microphone over to our listeners who share gratitude moments for the fur babies who left a paw print on their hearts. Whether they're purring beside us or frolicking beyond the Rainbow Bridge, we honor the laughter and love they bring into our lives, as we recount stories of the profound bonds formed between humans and their animal companions and heal in community. CHAPTERS/KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Intro 00:08 Healing Through Community 03:04 Juile and Champ 04:28 Bree and Moe 05:24 Amy and Bella 06:31 TC and Charlotte 07:38 Brooke and Lady 8:48 Kristin and Angie 10:18 Beverly and Coco 11:24. Hilary's closing thoughts on pet loss and love JOIN ME FOR THE NEXT HAVENING HAPPY HOUR https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events DOWNLOAD THE HUG IT OUT FIVE DAY CHALLENGE https://www.hilaryrusso.com/5daychallenge CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeakinghttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com/ TRANSCRIPT Full transcript available on https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast 00:08 - Hilary Russo (Host) The power of community is amazing, isn't it? It helps us connect, it helps us grow, it helps us learn and it helps us heal. Recently I lost my beautiful calico kitty, Miss Eliza Doolittle. Those of you who watch this podcast know that she sits right behind me on this very chair. Maybe you've seen her in commercials or in videos and if you know me personally, you've probably had a chance to sit with her for a while right here in my home. And one of the ways I found healing, after close to 19 years with her by my side, was to share her story right here HIListically Speaking, and what I learned from living with her for close to two decades. To me it was therapeutic to share with you. It felt right, as raw as it was, as real as it was and as recent as it was. It was necessary and important for my healing journey. 01:09 What happened after I dropped episode 151 was an outpouring of HIListically Speaking listeners from listeners and fans and friends and family and strangers. I received gifts and cards and words of encouragement and kindness and stories, so many stories, your stories, and I thought what better way to share and heal than in community? After all, that's what this podcast is all about. That's what HIListically Speaking is all about those empowering conversations of trauma to triumph through health, healing and humor. Basically what it takes to be a happy and healthy grownup, because even in loss there is laughter at some point in time, don't you think it comes. It might take a while, but it's there. 02:10 So this episode is about you and your stories. Pets that you have loved, that have made a difference in your life. Some have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge already and maybe they're hanging out with Eliza. Others showed up just at the right time and are still bringing you happiness and joy and, I hope, for a very long time. I asked you to press record and share your stories and your pictures so that we can honor those fur babies in our lives. And what came back is what you're about to hear on this episode, and it is truly inspiring and amazing. When we become pet parents, we know our time with them is short. It is likely that we will outlive them, and we know that there will be heartbreak. It's inevitable. But to love and to be loved is the real gift. 03:04 - Julie (Caller) Hi, this is Julie Marty-Pearson from Bakersfield, California, and I am here to share my story about my childhood dog, champ. I got Champ as a puppy when I was about 12 years old. At the time I was dealing with some difficult health issues and I ended up missing most of my 7th grade year. Champ became my best friend. He was my little buddy. Seeing most of my 7th grade year, champ became my best friend. He was my little buddy. He was there with me through all the tough days when I wasn't feeling well, when I wasn't able to see my friends and go to events and fun things like I wanted to, and Champ was there for me. 03:37 All the way through college I lived with my parents to save money, and the day I left for grad school I had to say goodbye, even though I knew he'd be taken care of by my parents. I knew I was going to miss him. Little did I know he had snuck a little surprise in one of my boxes for me. Cut to the next day in my new apartment, unpacking all of my boxes In the middle of my books, in one box I found Champ's tennis ball. He had dropped it in the box for me and I packed it away without knowing, so that I would always have a piece of him with me. Champ passed away about six months after that. It's like he knew he'd done his job and he was okay to leave, and I still miss him every single day. 04:28 - Bree (Caller) I want to honor my dear sweet Moe, who just left us. In the last few weeks he wasn't a fan of everyone but he definitely loved his mama and he provided so much comfort in our bedtime snuggles, I know, when I just wasn't feeling right or was just having a day or a moment, I could retreat to my room and lay in my bed and wherever he was in the room he would just pop up and lay next to me, usually near my head. It was just kind of like a comfort, like knowing he was there for me. You know, no words needed to be exchanged and I just felt his little body vibrating with purrs and and it was sweet to know that somebody was there with me. So, moving forward, it will be a change and adjustment on how to find that comfort somewhere else, but I am grateful for the 18 years he provided me that snuggle and that love. 05:24 - Amy (Host) Hi, my name is Amy. I'm the host of the Grounded in Maine podcast and I just wanted to talk about my dog, Bella, who was everything to me. She was nine pounds, she was a Pomeranian, she loved everybody and she loved everything. She was the only pet I've ever had that loved going to the vet. She just loved anyone that would make a big deal of her and she just was the best thing ever. Her last year she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and a collapsed trachea and she was having seizures. Oh, that was a hard year. She completely broke me when she passed away. Like I said no more dogs, I don't want to hurt like that again. And then it was the beginning of a vacation, actually, and so I took that week off and I didn't talk to anybody. I could not say the words without falling apart, crying, so I just messaged them through Facebook and that was it. And that's why I was saying, Hilary, I'm impressed that you're able to talk about that, because I still get teary and it's been six years. 06:31 - TC (Caller) Charlotte York McPuppy Newman. Let me be her human mom for 16 years on this earth and it's a privilege that I will never get over. I met her when she was nine weeks old and it was an instant bond and an instant love, and it was so powerful she traveled with me across the country. I mean, if dogs could have frequent flyer miles or hotel points, she would have been platinum status everywhere. 06:52 Planes, trains, automobiles. But it was more than just the physical journeys. It was the emotional journeys. She went on with me. She saw me on the highest days when we were dancing in the kitchen, and she saw me on the lowest days when she knew just to cuddle up around me in bed because I couldn't do much more for her when she transitioned to the other side. It was one of the hardest events, the hardest times of my life, but it was so precious to get to hold her as she took her last breath. I was her mama and she was my baby, Though I will always have a Charlotte-shaped hole in my life. I see her signs everywhere Butterflies, dogs that stare at me in the eye for no reason, and I am so grateful that I got to be Miss Charlotte's mom. 07:38 - Brooke (Caller) Hi everyone. Two years ago I adopted a five-year-old Chiwini. Her name is Lady. She's 12 pounds and has had lots of trauma in her life. She attached to me quickly and wants to go everywhere with me all the time, which is not always possible. 07:52 Well, years ago I had a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis due to my upbringing and it resurfaced recently. I'll get a dump of adrenaline and a debilitating fear for no immediate threat. It makes life difficult and I started thinking between the trauma of my dog and the trauma of mine, maybe I could make this into a positive thing. So I called a dog trainer and they came over and evaluated her. She has what it takes to be a PTSD service dog. So for 120 hours we need to train. She is halfway through that and, absolutely amazing, my little dog responds to me so well and calms me. I calm her. It's kind of this leaning on each other situation, but we're making each other's lives better and with every day she learns something new, as do I. Our lives are calmer and happier because we're together all the time. So I just wanted to share that. Thank you so much. 08:48 - Kristin (Caller) My name's Kristen. I want to share this story about a dog I once had named Augie, who I bought from a puppy mill and on a whim one day and told myself that I was saving him from that horrible place. Augie was a beautiful black lab. At the time I was in an on-again, off-again relationship with a man I would marry and divorce in less than a year. On one of our hiatuses I secretly bought Augie because the man I loved hated dogs and was afraid of them, and I prayed that Augie would keep him away. Augie gave me a run for my money and he had not only massive amounts of energy but massive amounts of anxiety, and I'm an ICU nurse and a mom and I make a lot of hard decisions, but this was one of the hardest I've ever made. 09:29 I decided to find Augie a new home, because not only did he not have good quality of life in our home, we didn't either Rehomed him. I found a man, a friend of my dad's, named Billy, who was like a lab whisperer. Augie snapped and he snarled at Billy and Billy stood there and he didn't flinch and a little while later Augie went, hopped in his truck and went to live with Billy I still get pictures of Augie from time to time. He's living his best life ever. He got the love and life that he deserved, and I ended up writing a book about my healing journey, which is called Heal the Intensive Care Review. You know I wanted Augie to save me, but I learned that the only one that could save me was me and that I had the power to do it. 10:18 - Beverly (Caller) Hi, I'm Beverly. I'm 83 years old and I've been a pet owner most of my life and I love my pets to bits. Recently I lost my husband and I've been very, very depressed. He was the light of my life and, as a result, it caused me to want to have company in one form or another and I recently I adopted a dog, a little chihuahua, and he has been the light of my life. His name is Coco and I've never in my life as much as I've loved all my animals. I've never loved an animal like this. Perhaps my need caused me to love greater, I don't know, but he has made a major difference in my life. Having Coco in my life has been a godsend and, although I still miss my husband, coco is a wonderful distraction and completes my life. 11:24 - Hilary Russo (Host) What an incredible collection of stories from childhood to current day. Our pets really do make a difference in our lives, and I am so grateful to everyone who took the time to share and, more importantly, took the time to love. Whether or not you pressed record on this very episode. If you are tuning in right now, I know this is reaching you when it needs to, and if this episode touched, moved and inspired you in any way, I would love to hear from you. I'd love to know what you think, share your thoughtful responses by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcasts or YouTube or wherever your headphones take you. I'd love to read what you have to share. So download this episode, make a difference, pay it forward. Somebody else you might know could use this right now, and I imagine those who are part of this episode will love to hear your thoughts too. 12:19 On that note, if you've experienced the loss of a pet, I hope in time you open your heart again to love again. And if that is part of the journey, you know now, know that you're chosen and know that you were chosen or, better yet, you chose each other. What a gift, what a gift to know that. Thank you again for being here. Thank you again for one of your choices being that you tune in week after week. I love you for that and I'll see you next week. Be well.
This episode features Ingrid Fajardo, making her debut on the show as a staff writer and social media manager for Billboard Latin. Fajardo, a media professional skilled in both behind-the-scenes and on-camera roles, shares her experiences transitioning from Guatemala to Miami, her initial challenges, and her subsequent success in the entertainment sector, including her previous roles with an entertainment website and a TV production in Guatemala.Fajardo's story is interwoven with discussions about her current position, where she manages significant reporting on major Latin music events. The episode also highlights the demanding yet dynamic nature of the entertainment industry, alongside the dedication and creativity necessary for success. Both Quin and Fajardo emphasize the importance of creativity, thorough preparation, and a deep passion for their craft, which propel their continuous efforts in the bustling media and entertainment landscape.Episode Outline[00:00:03] Podcast featuring top entrepreneurs and leaders.[00:04:15] Latin Music journalist discusses industry events.[00:09:01] Moved to Miami, pursued dreams, succeeded.[00:13:49] Reality shows, music, and inspiration discussed.[00:17:29] Reunited group finds success with nostalgia.[00:21:27] Artists enjoying second chance in music.[00:24:52] Latin music artists collaborate and innovate.[00:29:58] Pomeranian walks owner, talks music industry.[00:34:07] Innovative music experiences and stadium tours.[00:38:38] Be creative, use social media.Wisdom Nuggets Embrace the Hustle: How to Turn Pressure into Success Pressure in the entertainment industry is often portrayed as a beast, but it can also be your best friend. Alex Quin discusses the weight of responsibility when covering major events and leading significant projects. He highlights how thriving under pressure can lead to major achievements and is essential for anyone aiming to make a mark in highly competitive fields.Start Small, Dream Big: The Power of Incremental GrowthIngrid Fajardo shares her story of starting with a small entertainment website and gradually moving up to a prominent role at Billboard Latin. This nugget serves as a reminder that small beginnings can lead to grand achievements. The key is persistence and incremental progress, which can eventually open doors to larger opportunities.Learning Never Stops: Continuous Improvement as a LifestyleBoth Quin and Fajardo emphasize the importance of continuous learning and preparation. Whether it's adapting to new roles or enhancing your skills, staying committed to learning is crucial. This approach not only keeps one relevant but also deeply engaged in their craft, making every challenge a stepping stone.Power Quotes"I'm a big believer that you have to give people their flowers while they're alive"- Alex Quin"I wanted to create a children's book that could instill values into kids." - Alex Quin"This city never stops. It's amazing that we get to be here and be part of it, and see how much it has grown." - Ingrid FajardoMeet Our GuestInstagramXLinkedinOur Host: Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/alexquin]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/mralexquin]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin]Website: [https://alexquin.com]Forbes: [https://profiles.forbes.com/members/a...]Tik Tok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin]Our Community ✅ :Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspi...]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HustleInspires]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hust...]Website: [https://hustleinspireshustle.com]Listen on your favorite music streaming platform:Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/08UbtKT...]Apple Music: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...]Pandora: [https://www.pandora.com/podcast/hustl...]Don't forget to check out the Hustle Inspires Hustle podcast website for previous episodes, inspiration-driven wallpapers, and more!*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listenersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's conversation is with Stefanie and Caleb Rouse, founders of an online marriage ministry called, Cultivate Relationships and authors of the newly released book “Wholehearted Love.” In this episode, Stefanie and Caleb share their personal journey of faith, love, and resilience, offering valuable insights into building a strong and fulfilling marriage. Before meeting each other, both Stefanie and Caleb faced their own challenges and struggles. Caleb navigated the loss of his dream to play professional basketball and experienced heartbreak in relationships. Meanwhile, Stefanie grappled with feelings of inadequacy and went through an abusive relationship, questioning her faith in the process. However, their individual journeys led them to a deeper understanding of God's love and purpose for their lives. Through faith and perseverance, they found healing and redemption, which ultimately brought them together. In their book, “Wholehearted Love,” Stefanie and Caleb share candidly about their experiences, including the pain of miscarriage and the challenges of wearing masks in relationships. They emphasize the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and trust in building a strong marital foundation. Their story serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and the power of wholehearted love in overcoming life's obstacles. Tune in to discover how Stefanie and Caleb's journey can inspire and encourage you in your own relationships. Bio: Stefanie and Caleb Rouse are relationship counselors, digital creators, and authors. They are dedicated to helping people in all stages of relationships attain a positive relationship with God, others, and themselves so that they can be empowered to act in love, selflessness, and self-control and as a result, have successful and meaningful relationships. Stefanie and Caleb speak daily to an audience of over 500,000 people across their social media platforms about faith and relationships. Known for their authenticity and vulnerability, they share stories of hope, loss, and love that inspire people from all around the globe. They have since taken their skills in education to write and create their signature online course called Cultivate Relationships where they serve their community of singles and married couples. In 2022, Stefanie and Caleb published their first book, A Year of Prayer: Daily Moments of Contemplation, Devotion & Grace. Stefanie and Caleb have been featured in news outlets from across the world for their viral content on social media, as well as made podcast appearances together and separately on topics related to faith and relationships. Stefanie and Caleb currently reside in Pittsburgh, PA. They have two babies in heaven named Asher and Shiloh, and they live with their fur baby, a Pomeranian named Honey Bear. Stefanie and Caleb enjoy outdoor activities, adventuring together by exploring new cities and countries, and spending time playing board games and watching their favorite shows. They are hopeful romantics, and their passion is seeing others have a beautiful, healthy love story. Anchor Verses: Caleb: Psalm 23 Stefanie: Proverbs 3: 5-6; Psalm 34:18 Connect with Stefanie and Caleb: https://www.stefanieandcaleb.com/ Caleb IG: https://www.instagram.com/calebjasonrouse/ Stefanie IG: https://www.instagram.com/stefanie.rouse/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanieandcaleb ***We love hearing from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to be a part of our podcast family and contribute to the conversation. If you've enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is quick and easy! Just head to Apple podcasts or wherever you are tuning in and share your thoughts. Your feedback makes a big difference!***
Victoria Garza-Frazer joins the show to share her passion and commitment to real estate that started at a young age. Today, Victoria highlights her deep understanding of the acquisition side of multifamily investing, from acquiring loans to winning deals.She also shares her thoughts about working and thriving with her family and the significance of learning how to invest for young individuals. Discover your true life path by listening to her episode!Key Points & Relevant TopicsVictoria's life growing up in a family doing real estate and her passion for the businessWhy it's important for young people to learn investing in real estate and every aspect of itVictoria's focus on building economies of scaleREEP's strategies for monitoring rent growth in the marketThings to consider when moving from one market to anotherWhat sets REEP apart from other investors and property buyersAdvantages of working with family in real estateThe importance of staying updated on market trendsResources & LinksCheck JP Conklin's newsletter by visiting https://www.loanboss.com/. Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Victoria Garza-FrazerVictoria Garza-Fraser plays a pivotal role as REEP's Acquisitions and Capital Events Manager. On the acquisition side she interfaces with brokers, lenders, and the operations team to acquire assets, procure debt, and maximize property values. Additionally, Victoria manages refinances, dispositions, and REEP's underwriting team. She earned her BA in Psychology and Business from Southwestern University and a MSc in Psychology from the University College London (UCL). Her passion for multifamily started at the age of 16 when she began working at a multifamily property in leasing. Subsequently, she gained valuable experience in multifamily management while working for a large multifamily group based in Miami. During this time, she gained knowledge in resident relations, investor relations, and marketing. Beyond her professional pursuits, Victoria is an avid skier, Pomeranian lover, and enjoys traveling with her husband. Her vibrant personality and diverse experiences contribute to the dynamic professional she is today, making her a driving force in the multifamily real estate industry. Get in Touch with VictoriaWebsite: https://reepequity.com/ To Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!
Happy Throwback Thursday Heal Squad! For today's throwback we have romance expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz here to help us bust common myths we often think are normal in relationships like being tied at the hip, being best friends with your partner, and so much more! Our relationships are much more complex now, than they were in previous generations, and it is important to adapt to those newfound complexities. We also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of dating and finding love in this modern era, the reality of being addicted to love, and looking at the ratio of happiness to unhappiness in your relationship. Healers & Heal-Liners We are stronger together if we are stronger individually Many men think they're wife is their best friend, way fewer women think their husband is their best friend If it's a Pomeranian, you can't make it a Doberman When someone says they are not into being committed or settling down, believe them! Learn more about Dr. Pepper Schwartz Dr. Pepper Schwartz's Website: https://pepperschwartz.com/ Dr. Pepper Schwartz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pepper_schwartz/?hl=en HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop my Macy's Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off your first 90-day bottle of Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content ( published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com and healsquad.com ) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
Wes takes an opportunity to talk about how animals can act violently towards humans even in unexpected and unpredictable circumstances, Jeff issues a tragic update on Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl, and Mike carries the Coyotes Be Wylin' torch for the first time. If you have some money to spare and want to put it towards a worthy cause, consider helping out the two cougar-encounter victim's funds we spoke about today: Brooks Brothers Support Fund - https://edcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3277 Keri's Ride to Recovery - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keris-ride-to-recovery Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/0rEL0UVrLi8 ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts. For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social: Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast Twitter: @ToothandClawPod Wes: @GrizKid Jeff: @jefe_larson Mike: @mikey3ds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Have you ever wondered how the savviest Amazon sellers pinpoint products that skyrocket to success? Join us as we navigate the complex landscape of Amazon's seller tools with insights from our expert guest, Yi Zhen from Amazon Singapore, who unpacks the secrets of the Product Opportunity Explorer, Brand Analytics, and more. We tackle the nuts and bolts of metrics that matter—from sponsored ad percentages to the telling average age of selling partners—all to equip you with a map for mastering sales trends and strategic inventory decisions. Unboxing the art of personalized promotions, this episode reveals how a deep dive into customer loyalty analytics can revolutionize your sales approach. We share real-life tales and tactics for waking up those hibernating buyers and how vital understanding customer lifetime value can be to your growth. From decoding top search terms to smart segmentation targeting, this is an arsenal of strategies you won't want to miss. Lastly, we journey with Helium 10 to find niche markets where the quirky, like coffin-shaped cat trees, become a good product opportunity. Discover how leveraging data from Amazon and Helium 10 can lead to unexpected product triumphs, and why sometimes, the more peculiar the product, the more passionate the customer base. Our candid conversation wraps with a heartfelt thanks to our guest and a teaser of what's on the horizon for Amazon sellers. Tune in to get ahead of the game and keep your finger on the pulse of Amazon market opportunities. In episode 526 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Yi discuss: 00:00 - Analyzing Product Opportunities and Customer Trends 03:51 - Understanding the Product Opportunity Explorer 12:16 - Product Returns and Display Color Analysis 15:43 - Tailored Promotions and Customer Loyalty Analytics 17:19 - Understanding Customer Loyalty Analytics 21:43 - Discover Niche Markets With Helium 10 21:55 - Analyze Product Opportunity With ASINs 29:21 - Analyzing Consumer Behavior for Product Development ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On Youtube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Transcript Bradley Sutton: And today we have invited you back onto the show the second half of the episode. I couldn't cut it off because there's just too much amazing stuff that we're going over. So let's go ahead and get you the second part of this interview and let's learn all there is to know about product opportunity Explorer, brand analytics, customer loyalty dashboard. We're going to talk about a whole bunch of cool stuff. Here we go. Did you know that Amazon sometimes loses or damages some of your inventory? Usually they reimburse you for this, but sometimes they might miss things. That's where refund Genie comes in. What Helium 10 refund Genie does is we go check out your reports and see if Amazon owes you any money, and then we give you the reports that you need to submit to Amazon so that you can get your money back. If you haven't run this, you can have hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars that Amazon might owe you, especially if you've never used this before and you sell a lot on Amazon. So to find out more information, go to h10.me forward slash refund Genie. Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of the series tellers podcast by Helium 10. I'm your host, Bradley Sutton, and this is the show. That's a completely BS free, unscripted and unrehearsed organic conversation about serious strategies for serious sellers of any level in the e-commerce world. What else, so what else we have? Yi: here. Okay, I will just move on to the other tabs, because each tab will have different interesting insights for us to know. Bradley Sutton: So this one speaking of insights, I just clicked on insights. Yi: That's right. So over here you'll be able to know wow, I mean you'll be able to see the different matrix for instance, how many percent of the products are using sponsored product top five products. How many click share are they taking out? Bradley Sutton: At one glance, you're a good saleswoman, by the way, really Kind of like me. She's like she does this every day, but she's like, wow, like this never ceases to amaze me, Like this is so amazing. That's like you're like me and Helium 10, like look at this Helium 10 thing, guys. Wow. Like oh, my goodness, like I'm speechless. I'm just like, yeah, I love it. I love the genuine. This is a wow thing because this is I'm seeing here the 90% of click, like how many percent of people are using sponsored products? How many percent is prime, you know, and it's like 100% right. But then imagine if you guys found a niche where it's like 50% only are using prime. Wow, that would be a real wow. Right there, exactly. Yi: Exactly. Yeah, I think the reason why I said wow is because I saw that the percentage of products using sponsored products is above 90%, which is pretty high compared to many other niche I've done research over. Usually, I think the average I've seen so far is between 80 to 90%. This is like 90 to 98%, so it's pretty high. I would say it's really competitive, which is why I guess, when you see in the search term, tap earlier on, the search conversion rate is so low, because I think way too many people are running advertising on this. It might be a bit expensive. Yeah, correct, correct, this might. It's a consideration point. Bradley Sutton: I'm not sure if you can give this information, but what does it mean here when it says number of successful launches, like what determines successful launch? Yi: I think actually, if you hover your mouse over the, over the matrix, you actually tell you. It means the number of new launch. It's been in launches in the past 180 years. Wow, it's in there, right there. We've annualized it. Didn't say that before. Bradley Sutton: Like I was like in the dark. This was like six months ago. Yi: Since I've looked at this, I didn't even notice that. Bradley Sutton: Yes, Number of new launches with an annualized revenue amount of over $50,000 in the past 30 days. All right, yes. Yi: I think we are just being more transparent, especially because many sellers are telling us they don't really understand this matrix. Can you explain this better, this product opportunity explorer? I think throughout the entire year I've seen so much changes and in fact it's for the better, yeah. Bradley Sutton: All right, cool. So I see this. By the way, for the people not watching this, I see there's columns for today, columns for 90 days ago, 360 days ago. Oh, my goodness, the one thing that tells me to stay far, far away. Not stay far away from this niche, but average selling partner age almost 10 years. So, like these are like experienced sellers in this niche and if you're a brand new seller, you might not want to go against people with 10 years of selling under their belt. So there's another piece of interesting information here. Pretty cool, all right. Next one here is or is there anything else on this page? No, I think we can move on to trends. Yi: Okay, yeah, I think what helps over in the trends page firstly is to identify the seasonality of the product and also when you should enter to sell. So firstly for this product, as you know, shower curtains typically is something usually people will buy across the year. Right, there shouldn't be much pigs, but from what I see over here I think there's a pig in July. Probably is because of Prime Day. Prime Day yeah probably is because of Prime Day, otherwise it's quite flat throughout. So I think, regardless of where you, when you launch, I think it's fine. But just take note, maybe when you do your inventory planning or when you try to you know purchase your product from manufacturer, maybe before Prime Day you might want to manufacture more, right? So it helps you to do your inventory planning for that. Bradley Sutton: Also. I'm just looking at this and the number of products goes down. So that could mean one of two things. It could mean that more products are going out of stock, like maybe this people in this niche are not keeping their product in stock come Christmas time and they're running out, or like the stronger listings are getting more powerful because now it takes less products to make up the 90 percent. But either way, there's a clear trend here where, from September where it was about you know 90 products that make up this niche, and then now in November and December it's down to 65. So that's a pretty significant drop there, pretty cool stuff. Yi: Yeah yeah. There are also many other matrix that you can just toggle into to just quickly see, like how this niche doing. For instance, you can also look at the search conversion rate, but I just quickly see and it's pretty stagnant throughout. In fact, I think it seems like it's increasing towards like slightly. Bradley Sutton: Oh, I didn't even know that I could hit this button and it shows me the graph history. Man, there's so much new stuff in here. I mean I swear. I looked at this like a few months ago I didn't know I could do all this stuff. Pretty cool, yes. Yi: Yes, so you can actually see, the search conversion rate seems to be increasing slightly, but yet the product count is decreasing. Maybe it's because, like, more products are stopping to sell or it's going out of stock, like you mentioned. So the remaining products are actually doing much better in terms of like search conversion. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, yeah, correct, correct Okay. Yi: Cool, okay. The next one would be purchase drivers. This is actually something new, and I noticed that not many sellers have access to this beta page, so for you that you are able to see this, oh. Bradley Sutton: I'm special. Yi: Yeah, you're special, yeah, so over here it's something new that I think it got released in October, so it's really really very recent. It will tell you what are the different features. They are leading to a successful sale or like a purchase by customer Right. So what are the important features I would say in this case? Then you could see the color white or it has to have curtain hook or the team is boho. Typically are the top three positive feature for this shower curtain. So maybe it's something you need to take note of when you come out with different variations for your shower curtain when you want to start selling it. Bradley Sutton: I'm going to read the little tool tip here where it explains what does positive drivers mean. It says here, because I didn't know, I was like what the heck am I looking at here? It says feature specific to this niche that positively impact the number of units sold by products within it. The impact is calculated by comparing the estimated sales of the products with that feature against the average units sold by all products in the niche. Okay, and then I'm assuming negative just means the opposite. Yi: It means the opposite here. Bradley Sutton: Okay, all right, interesting. So this means people do not like the stripe pattern Exactly and they don't like that fabric one because it's not waterproof, I guess Correct, correct. Yi: So let's say if you can come out with something water resistant. Maybe you have a chance and maybe your advertising may not have to be that expensive. If they are not much similar selections, they are water resistant. Bradley Sutton: Anything else on this page, or can I go to the next one? Yi: The next one. Bradley Sutton: All right, customer review insights. So this is you know. We looked at the review insights based on like an ASIN. This is kind of just like based on the all the products in the niche right. Yi: Correct. Correct, and I also briefly talk about it for, like the particular ASIN just now, just that what you see over here is on the niche level. So you know, at the aggregated level for shower curtains, what are typical things that are wanted or not wanted by customers, and this is something I would say for you to work on, especially on the negative reviews for you to innovate your product in order to differentiate from existing products that are currently selling. Right, for instance, you see, there might be a seller selling the shower curtain a cloth shower curtain since 2014. But, let's say, if you're able to come out with a water resistant curtain which people like you can even like, win over some of the click share. Bradley Sutton: Yes, so water resistant is one. I'm looking here and I clicked on the negative and I see a lot of people have issue with the magnet. The magnet is not strong. I know exactly what they're talking about. I bought one of these shower curtain. I don't know if it's this one, but but it doesn't. Yeah, it doesn't. It doesn't work very, very good. Maybe I'm part of this percentage in this niche of these negative mentions here. Yi: Okay, yeah, yeah, I think people also talk about the thickness of the product. So, yeah, there's something very immediate. In fact, the mentions of thickness is 18%, which is significantly higher compared to the other topics, like magnetic strength, because magnetic strength, even though it's second, it's only 5%. So, in fact, something that you immediately need to work on will be the thickness of the shower curtain. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, I see that right here. Yi: Yeah. Bradley Sutton: Okay, and then here at the bottom it says topic impact on the star rating. So yeah, the thickness is the number one, like everything else. Is that like two? Or point zero, point zero, two, but the thickness at 0.2, so like 10 times as much. So that's a easy way to see what people are complaining about. Yi: Correct, correct. So I mean looking at the product itself, even though we see like the product might be quite competitive in state in terms of like the sponsored products percentage, in terms of search conversion. But actually there might still be opportunities because people are quite strong about the negative review they are talking about. That means there are products on Amazon.com. They are not able to satisfy people that are complaining about existing product within this niche. So in this case, if you are able to come out with something different, position yourself differently, there might still be opportunities for you to go in. Yeah, even though there are multiple Asians available already. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, Alright, we're ready to go to the next tab. Yi: Yeah, the returns. Bradley Sutton: Let's see, oh return. There's another one of the new ones, because there's beta here. Yi: Correct, correct. This is something new. I think it was announced in Amazon Accelerate this year, which I think you are quite lucky. Bradley Sutton: Do you see my shirt on Word today? Look. Yi: I bet you don't even have this sweater here. I don't have it. Bradley Sutton: I was a speaker at Amazon Accelerate so I feel special. I got to have an Amazon Accelerate sweater. That's my word. Yi: Yeah, it's nice, it's nice. Bradley Sutton: Alright. So I'm looking at this literally my first time looking at this because I haven't looked at this and I see a lot of the same data points here as far as search volume and things like that, at the very top. But if I scroll down here under product returns insights, it gives me the percentage of mentions of certain things like. The number one thing was the display colors. There's that thickness right there, 8%. The material, the value for money. So yeah, that's interesting how people were giving bad reviews for the thickness the most, but as far as why they returned it, it looks like they didn't like the colors. Yi: They feel like it wasn't accurate, right? I think they mentioned the green didn't look like what it was as advertised. So the product listing images also plays a very important part in this, as well as part of the returns, which is why we always emphasize on coming out with a good listing, as accurate as possible. Give sellers or customers, in fact, even more information to help them make decisions on whether they want this product and help them understand this product, so that you'll reduce possibility of returns. So yeah, in this case, display colors really like a huge issue. Bradley Sutton: All right, so tons of new stuff here in Product Opportunity Explorer. Now, one thing I kind of referenced was there are some familiar data points with the top clicked and stuff that we might have been used to from years ago in brand analytics, but it is a little bit different brand analytics. So then, how would a seller use Product Opportunity Explorer with Amazon brand analytics? Yi: Yeah, I would say it's more of how do you use brand analytics together like some initial insights of what you should sell. Then Opportunity Explorer is always a tool for you to look more in-depth into and see how can you further validate the product selection. So I think that I would probably share a few useful cases of how people can use brand analytics in order to shortlist a couple of ideas from there. But just something to note brand analytics is only available for sellers and wrote into brand registry, so, beyond just professional selling account, they need to have an eligible trademark that is enrolled into brand registry to access brand analytics. Bradley Sutton: Cool, yeah. So Product Opportunity Explorer guys, remember it's available for everybody, but brand analytics is only available to brand registered sellers. So hopefully most of you guys are brand registered and if so, go ahead and click over to brand analytics and there's a whole bunch of new stuff here. Are we going to talk about the CLA? This is the CLA. As soon as I get in brand analytics, it goes directly to the CLA Customer Loyalty Analytics. Oh my goodness, look at all of this new stuff here. Yi: Yes, yes, this is something that I wanted to introduce, actually, because it's something that's pretty new, also, I think, introduced around in October. So over here, you'll be able to understand what are, like, the demographics of the people that are buying your products. Right Then, from here, actually, what we'll recommend for sellers to do is to tie it up with brand tailored promotions in order to run specific discounts or promotions that will be able to help you to retarget a particular segment that you want to grow further. Yeah, have you tried using brand tailored promotions? Bradley Sutton: Yes, I have. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yes, like I've done in some of my accounts the abandoned cart and some other different markets here where I was able to get some sales that I probably wouldn't have gotten without that correct. Now this here is looking at one of my. I'm seeing my coffin shelf brand here. I see I have an option of weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly. And wow the hibernating customers what's a hibernating customer? Yi: Basically people who haven't, I guess, purchased in a long while. So, which is why it's very important for you to look into these analytics before you actually do your brand tailored promotions. Because when brand tailored promotions first launch, sellers always ask us which segment should I target? They don't really know right. But over here, after looking at our analytics, you'll be able to know which segment you have the most customers in, so that you'll be able to re-target them or re-activate that particular segment. For instance, your hibernating customers is 600 plus. Maybe you might want to run a promotion that target sellers or customers that haven't been purchasing your product for a while. Maybe you want to do something special about that. Bradley Sutton: And there's a button right here that I can do that on the right side. I'm assuming this kind of ties directly to the brand tailored promotions. Right, this create promotion button. Okay, correct. Yi: In fact, over here, if you go to the top left corner, there is a button where you can click into the segment view. So the thing about customer loyalty analytics ideally it's for sellers that have been selling on Amazon for at least a year, I would say so that there will be sufficient data for you to make decisions on Of course, you need to have enough customers for you to re-target right. In this case, over here under the segment view, you'll be able to see a few metrics, including predictive customer lifetime value, right. So usually, if there's sufficient data, it will roughly tell you what is customer spending this year and what they are predicted to sell, to buy next year as well, for, like your top tier customer. So this is what's very important for you to know, so that maybe you'll be able to Kind of like retarget them, either through promotions or actively through the post that you have, in order to engage with them. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, yeah, see my repeat customers average repeat purchase interval. Yi: Very interesting stuff if multiple people are like Purchasing from you, if you're selling like commodities, if maybe you can consider doing subscribe and save, for instance. So it really depends on what segment you have so that you'll be able to leverage on, like the different programs or different promotions that you have, in order to retarget this group of customers. Bradley Sutton: This wasn't even. Was this even in your presentation in Singapore? Yi: No, it isn't, yeah, because this wasn't even out a couple months ago. Okay, yeah, that's what I thought. Bradley Sutton: I know my memory is bad, but I didn't know was that bad? Okay, good, I'm glad. I'm glad it's not that I forgot about it. All right, cool, anything more in the CLA. Yi: Nothing much to highlight additionally here? Yeah, because after all, is still a very new tool. I guess, at a very start for sellers, when you review this dashboard is to see is to understand more about the Demographics of like customers that are purchasing, how valuable they are. If not, is there are some immediate actions that you can take, for instance, using brand tailored promotions in order to actively engage with them first. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, yeah, I haven't done that. In a few weeks I might be. I might need to look at my numbers here and run, run some more. Yi: Yeah, let me know how it works for you. Bradley Sutton: Oh, what's the next hour? Gonna switch to Marketplace. Yi: Amazon brand analytics, but I just I'll be talking about maybe three use cases on the different reports that you'll be able to use in order to shortlist the kind of products that you want to Investigate further or explore further using OX. Bradley Sutton: All right, so that's it for the customer loyalty analytics. What's next? What should I? What should I click on? Yes, you're, you're, I'm the driver and you're the navigator. You got to tell me where to go next. Yi: Okay, okay, right now We'll still stay in Amazon brand analytics, but the next thing that you need to click on is the top search terms report. I think it's under the Correct. Bradley Sutton: I see it's under search analytics and go to top search terms correct. All right excellent. Yi: So over here. Bradley Sutton: This is the one that I. Yi: Often use. Bradley Sutton: I love like three years ago when this came out. This is the greatest thing in the history of mankind, I think yeah, but this is cool, and now it's like kind of crazy because it's like the oldest thing now. Now Everybody's talking about the OX and SQP, but still I think this has some Definitely has some value, yes, yes. Yi: So over here, what I think is actually useful is let's say, if you don't really know, you know what kind of products that you want to sell, but then, or maybe you already have like an idea of like the keywords of like that item that you want to sell. Maybe, to put it better, in a better way, let's say if you have a rough idea, yeah, if you have a rough idea of what you want to sell by I'm not sure how to Validate the selection or what niche is it in actually right, so you'll be able to use the top search term report I would say keen the keywords in the search bar over there. I'm gonna put coffin because that's my, that's my main. Bradley Sutton: My main thing here. Yi: Correct. Bradley Sutton: And here we go. Yi: Okay, so over here, immediately, you'll be able to see what I like, for instance, the top click brand and top a, since over here, so immediately, you'll be able to know what are the similar a, since you can benchmark yourself against right. But how do you work backwards in order to find out what are the niche for this product, in order to do more research? Because, after all, within this analytics report, the Data available is still limited to a certain extent. So what I would advise sellers to do over here Is to copy the ASIN. For instance, we can take the top ASIN. Take this coffin show and copy that we can put it back into opportunity, explorer and search for this product Correct. So over here You'll be able to see your target ASIN. So likewise, like what we have did Previously, you'll be able to see, like customer review insights while like the click counts etc for this ASIN. But I think what's more interesting would be if you can go to the previous page, you can click into niche view, which is beside ASIN view, can you see at the left side You'll be able to see which niche this product is Situated in and in fact, for some ASINs. Sometimes it might be present in multiple niche. So over there you'll be able to work. Go backwards then after that to do your research, for on the niche level, yeah. Bradley Sutton: I see it right here. All right, so for those just listening, you haven't seen what I was in. I took the ace in, put it back to product opportunity explorer and then looked into the ace in view and also the niche view. Now You've been showing me stuff this whole time. Let me show you something you've never seen but that we just launched in Helium 10. This. This you might think is pretty cool. So we took brand analytics now, because this is available in the API, and now we have this kind of like database here Inside of black box and again, just like with brand analytics, you can only get this. You know, Helium 10 is checking your account if you have brand registry, and if you don't have brand registry, we can't show you this information because we always play by Amazon's rules, and which is a Reasonable rule. So let me show you something I literally found today. This was my first time. I think I actually did a video on this and it was a product that I couldn't believe existed. But what I did, let me see if I can remember. I think I did the same thing where I typed in coffin here and, and then I was like, alright, show me a keyword that has, and now it's easy. The cool thing about this is taking like Helium 10 data At the same time as as Amazon data. So I'm like hey, show me something that has at least I think I said 500 search volume where at least two items had greater than 30% Click. Yi: Share you see like right, this is something you can't. Bradley Sutton: I mean, you could download this, of course, in In brand analytics and I'm not doing anything new other than the search form. This is all stuff that anybody can just download, but I'm just doing it right here in this dashboard. And then let me I'm not sure if this is the exact thing I typed. Let's just take a look, I'll know when it comes up and I hit apply, there, it is right here. Look at this Cat tree. And I'm like you've got to be kidding me. What the heck is this 3,200 search volume? I, you know, I thought I knew everything about coffins, right, and then so I actually click this again. I got this from brand analytics and then you I know you guys are a lot of you guys can't see what I'm looking at. This is insane, guys. There is these cat trees, oh, and the one that is out of stock. It's out of stock already. There is one that's a hundred and forty dollars and it's sold like 800 units or something. Here's one that's a 100 and it's a hundred and forty dollars. It's crazy. People are buying cat-shaped trees. Bradley Sutton: Let me see if, if that product is still here, that was number one. Where is it? This one here? It is right here. This is the number one selling one. This is cool, guys. It doesn't show up in Amazon search anymore. That's why I didn't come up, but because it's in Brand Analytics, which is another good thing about Brand Analytics. By the way, I bet you I could find this right here in what we just did. Let me coffin cat. There. It is right here. So, you see, I would have found this even if I was in Brand Analytics. There it is coffin cat tree. But it takes me right to this number one click one, which is now out of stock because it was being bought too much. People were selling this for ridiculous amount of money and they sold almost 1,000 units of this. But I discovered a completely new niche thanks to Brand Analytics and this new Helium 10 tool that incorporates Brand Analytics. So yeah, guys, brand Analytics is still very valuable. You can get some really cool ideas. Do you have any pets? Yi: cats or dogs or anything I don't have a dog or cat, but my boyfriend do have a Pomeranian. Bradley Sutton: Okay, now would he make a coffin shaped bed? Like isn't that kind of morbid? Why would you do that for your pet? Like I don't understand pet owners, but guess what guys? There's 1,000 people a month who want a coffin shaped toy or a bed for their cat to sleep in. I worry about those people, but I'll gladly take their $140. $140 is a really, really good price point. I'm quite sure the person's margin must be great, Considering. Yi: I mean, there are many other sellers selling at much cheaper price, but people still buy the $140. There must be something great about it right, yeah, yeah, yeah, it's great, it's great, but my boyfriend's dog just lies on the towel. That's all we wanted to buy a bed, but it doesn't want it, that's normal. Bradley Sutton: see, that's normal. Putting it in a coffin shaped towel, that's not normal. Yi: Oh yeah, okay, anyways, anyways. Bradley Sutton: So I was. We were in. Let me go back to where we were. We were looking at the search terms. You were talking about the cool use of this. Anything left on this search term page or should I go somewhere else now? Yi: Now we'll move on to the next one, which is under the brand analytics as well, is the consumer behavior analytics. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, Okay, do I just click it, or do I click one of these three sub-options here, or you can click into the market but size analysis. Market MBA, so that normally stands for like a master of business something or other, like a degree that I don't have, but here it means market basket analysis. Correct, correct. Yi: What's useful? Bradley Sutton: And here's all my products. This is my Project X products. Right here I can see. Yi: So I think what's useful about this page is, let's say, if you already have an existing product that's already selling, right, you're wondering what kind of product can you extend to sell? What kind of new selections can you introduce? So right over here you'll be able to see what are people commonly buying together with your products and if this is actually something that is relevant, it might be something you want to consider selling as well. Let's say, if you want to brand yourself as, like, a coffin shelf or coffin team seller, maybe you can expand to sell even like those brush holders, et cetera, right? Bradley Sutton: Yeah, my skull shape. For those who can't see this, I just clicked in the very first one and 4% of people are buying it with a skull makeup brush holder. Yi: It must be like the person that's buying your coffin bookshelf, just like the coffin team, kind of like products. You know there are people who have like their whole house filled with Hello Kitty, so I'm not surprised there's someone who likes everything coffin related. So maybe this is something or like the brand, that brand positioning you want to go into, or like the team you want to get started with, so you do not need to sell, like you know, different kind of shelves. In fact, you can just go stick to coffin team products. Yeah, that's something that you can consider as well. So that's one way. Then the last way that I would like to just quickly introduce would be under the consumer behavior analytics as well, under demographics. So over here you'll be able to know at one glance who are actually purchasing your products, Like you know, the gender, income, education, the age of the people buying your products. So the way that you want to introduce new product, or like the type of product that you want to introduce to like the this customer segment that you have, it can be fully customized. Bradley Sutton: There are three people who make $250,000 a year. Who is buying the coffin shelves? All right, so it's not just for cheap people. This is for the high class people they have high class kids. Yeah exactly. Yi: So if you scroll to the left side, for instance, let me take a look at what is the age demographic? Oh, it's quite well spread out throughout, like 20s to 40s. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, that's actually surprising, maybe. Yi: I'll consider them, maybe the office crowd, so you may want to launch something that is favorable for them. Maybe, you know, it can be like the coffin pen holder, which can also be used for the brushes, right? Maybe you can position it as like a pen holder, something like that. So we need to understand who are actually buying your product so that you'll be able to launch products that suit them, right? So this just roughly gives you an idea to help you. You know, have like initial sparks or something to get started with initially. Yeah, so it's at the idea stage. Yeah, so I think, just for the purpose of like product research, I think these are the three common ones that you can start using first. Then maybe next time I can share more. Bradley Sutton: Yeah, yeah, I mean yeah this is like way more than I have been using lately. I guess you use kind of like the traditional stuff, but now this shows me that I definitely need to be in here a little bit more looking at stuff. All right, so, wow, this was a lot of information. Now, pretty much everything that we went over today is available in those marketplaces and even more, actually, the OX is available in those six, seven marketplaces that she mentioned earlier. You know Europe, USA, Japan Brand Analytics is actually available a lot of the stuff in almost all of the marketplaces. But also, you know, like he works here in the Amazon, Singapore and you do some like you know, if anybody's in your region, you actually have some cool programs. But first of all, let's talk about what is your region? It's not just Singapore. Like, right, like, like what. What countries are you servicing the sellers? Yi: So we are actually covering Southeast Asian sellers. There are from Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Cambodia, so any sellers that are coming from this country. Actually, we do provide free account management support To help them on board and start selling out Amazon.com. So I think many of the sellers May not know that we exist, but I just want to share that we are here beyond just the account management support. We do have many other educational resources available, for instance, seller university Live broadcast webinars so you can watch it anytime. We do have our monthly seller meetup and events yeah, every month, but this is only currently more for Singapore sellers. So if you are a Singapore listener, please drop by for our event and Do let me know. If you want to attend an event or do not know where is the registration page, let me know. We'll let you in. Yeah, so we do have many other pages, like our telegram community groups, as well as Facebook Pages as well, where we do share some practical tips from other existing seller on how to sell better. Yeah, and also we do share updates on like new products or any policy updates, etc. So just stay tuned. We do actually have a lot of different Pages available or have support that we can provide to Southeast Asian seller, so do reach out to us. If you are a new seller within this region, we'll be able to help you and then how can people do that? Bradley Sutton: How can people reach out like where's what website should they go? Yi: They can either go to sell.amazon.com.sg to Reach out to us, either through by attending our live webinar or signing up for our seller events. Alternatively, they could also hit us up via our Facebook page, which is the global selling Southeast Asia Facebook group, so they can also Reach out to the marketing team from there. Then they'll reach the seller with account managers like us. Then we'll be able to follow up accordingly to help them launch. Bradley Sutton: Yeah and, by the way, guys, if anybody has doesn't have Helium 10, actually Amazon Singapore has special discounts that we don't give to anybody else because they help, you know, they help new sellers, you know, come and join. So, like, if you want to discount, like actually you can give you one that's probably better than the discount that I can give. So that's a. So make sure to go through Amazon Singapore, guys. They got the, they've got the hookups. And now I was talking to Anna in In China last week when I was in China and she's arranging the Potential Philippines. Yi: Amazon conference. Bradley Sutton: So I'll be hopefully going there and maybe March. There might be a smaller one in February, but I'm gonna probably go to the March. Any chance that you can go, that you can, should I? Should I put in a good word to Anna, like make sure, hey, we need a you over there talking about this? Yi: kind of stuff, maybe. Maybe if for the March one you might see me there, then I'll bring you around for good food. I do know some nice. Bradley Sutton: Yes, yes, yes, that's, I am. Um. I've only been to Philippines like four times, but I am half Filipino and I need to. I need to connect more to my roots, but I have a team out there. I'm definitely gonna be trying to go in in the middle of March, whenever this conference is, to look out for more information on there. Well you, thank you so much for joining us, and this has been an amazing year, I think, for Amazon and for brand and little lakes, for search group performance, for product opportunity Explorer. Well, it was great to have you on here. I didn't realize it was gonna last two episodes, but there's just too much good stuff here. So, thank you so much, and then maybe you know, next year or in 2025, we'll definitely want to bring you back, because probably by then there'll be so much new stuff that have been released that will need you to talk to us about it, and then, until then, maybe we'll see you in Philippines, or maybe next year, some in Singapore hope to see you again with to bring you more good stuff so that we can share with all your listeners Next time round.