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A tragic case has shaken Bellevue. Police have charged 28-year-old Samuel Hitchcock, a former Porchlight shelter resident, with murder and robbery after the death of Jason Clark, 54.

The Chrisman Commentary Daily Mortgage News Podcast delivers timely insights for mortgage lenders, loan officers, capital markets professionals, and anyone curious about the mortgage and housing industry. Hosted by industry expert Robbie Chrisman, each weekday episode breaks down mortgage rates, lending news, housing market trends, capital markets activity, and regulatory updates with insightful analysis, expert perspectives, and conversations with top professionals from across the mortgage industry. Stay informed, gain actionable insights, and keep up with developments in mortgage banking and housing finance. Learn more at www.chrismancommentary.com.In today's episode, we go through all the latest happenings from Washington DC and how they are impacting the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Porchlight's David Wells for a discussion on how the mortgage industry is shifting from a human-driven, siloed process to a fully programmatic, API-powered model that automates repetitive tasks, streamlines capital markets execution, and empowers loan officers to focus on high-value, trust-building relationships. And we close by looking at what the Fed's Beige Book said about economic stagnation.Sponsored by Gallus Insights. Mortgage KPIs, automated, at your fingertips. Gallus allows you to turn data from your various databases and systems into automated business intelligence and actionable insights. 

The legendary Icon Leslie Uggams will be honored with the ICON Award from Porchlight Music Theatre on September 14th at Ritz Carlton. Ms Uggams was most recently seen in Season 3, Ep 7 of The Guilded Age, but she is legendary for playing Kizzy in Roots, Blind Al in the Deadpool movies, her Tony Award winning performance in “Hallelujah, Baby,” […]

Bethany Corbin, a nationally recognized healthcare innovation attorney and femtech entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey into the medtech industry, driven by personal experiences and a passion for women's health. As the founder of Women's Health Innovation Consulting, Bethany discusses her new book, "The Femtech Revolution," which aims to educate and empower women in navigating the women's healthcare space. She offers practical advice for self-advocacy in healthcare settings, emphasizes the importance of privacy and equity in digital health tools, and highlights her role in shaping the future of femtech through leadership, mentorship, and legal guidance for startups.   Guest links: http://linkedin.com/in/bethanycorbin/ | https://femtechlawyer.com | https://www.amazon.com/Femtech-Revolution-Harnessing-Technology-Supercharge/dp/139433091X Charity supported: ASPCA Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editing: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 062 - Bethany Corbin [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference.  Hello, and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I am so excited to introduce you to my guest, Bethany Corbin. Bethany Corbin, JD is a nationally recognized healthcare innovation attorney, femtech entrepreneur, and influential thought leader at the intersection of women's health and law. She's the founder of Women's Health Innovation Consulting and Fem Innovation Organizations Design, organizations dedicated to advancing equitable cutting edge solutions in women's health. Her book, "The Femtech Revolution," empowers every woman to confidently navigate the femtech space, equipping them with essential tools to protect themselves and advocate for their health needs. All right. Well, welcome to the show, Bethany. I'm so excited to be speaking with you today. [00:01:35] Bethany Corbin: Thank you so much for having me, Lindsey. I'm honored to be here. [00:01:39] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. Well, let me just start by asking you if you don't mind, to share a little bit about yourself, your background and what led you to MedTech. [00:01:48] Bethany Corbin: Absolutely. So I'm an attorney by background, which is not the traditional path that one would think of when we think of medtech. I actually, when I went to college, I wanted to be a doctor and get kind of into the biology and the sciences, and I realized I was actually really terrible at them. It was not where my skillset aligned at all and I had to do a bit of recalibrating ,realized that I loved kind of research, writing, learning about new things, and ended up going into law from there. When I first went into law, though, I was actually in financial services and litigation, so it was like the farthest thing ever from healthcare and medtech, and it was horrible. I actually hated it. And, from there, I ended up getting a clerkship in DC and that gave me time to really consider what I wanted to do after that clerkship ended, and really where I wanted to focus my practice. I have been involved in healthcare since I was eight years old. My mom actually had an illness where doctors continually dismissed her. And so it took us seven to eight years to get a diagnosis. So, I had a lot of background with healthcare, then had a lot of background in healthcare with my grandparents getting sick. And so for me, healthcare was always something I was really interested in. I started to look into health law. I actually, at the time that I was doing my clerkship and going into my next job was doing a healthcare LLM-- so essentially a master's degree for lawyers in healthcare law, and I ended up transitioning into healthcare law from there. I was doing big law in Washington, DC at the time, doing your traditional healthcare things right? Like your managed care pharmacy, benefit management all of those kind of things--some healthcare privacy. And, it was great. I actually got the opportunity to teach law at my alma mater, and it was while I was there, it was in 2018 that I actually came across the term femtech for the first time, and I had never heard this term. I got really interested in it, really excited about it, and I started focusing my research portfolio and scholarship on femtech. So I went and did my first conference on femtech, wrote my first paper on femtech in that time, and really started to see the impact that this could have on women's healthcare going forward. So I actually left teaching went back into big law in order to focus on femtech and while I was there I realized that a lot of the companies that were creating these products were startups. And of course, big in big law, you're not really working with startups, you're working with those larger corporate institutions. So I actually left big law, went to a smaller firm where I could start and focus on a femtech practice and work solely in digital healthcare. And I absolutely loved it. I got a lot of expertise and knowledge, and then from there branched out into having my own firm focused on femtech and working with early stage founders to help them bring their products to life, to revolutionize women's healthcare. So I know that's a long roundabout way of getting there. I'm now running my own firm, and I have a book on femtech that's coming out this fall. [00:04:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. First of all, I love hearing the background and the winding path that led you to this incredible calling, and I would love, okay, so many things stand out, but let's start with your book. Can you share about that? Because I am personally very excited about this, and I would love to hear about your journey and writing it, and then what's it about and how can we even get a copy. [00:05:02] Bethany Corbin: Yes, absolutely. It's so funny, right? 'because if you had talked to me three years ago and told me I would write a book, I would've said that you were crazy. And it's interesting. My book is called the Femtech Revolution, and it's really about harnessing digital health tools to improve and help to transform and revolutionize women's healthcare because for so long, women have been left out of the conversation about healthcare. Our bodies haven't been studied. There's a lot of disparities that we have and a gender data gap that we have when it comes to women's healthcare. And this has continued today. When my mom, you know, when I was eight years old, she was continually dismissed by doctors and told it was in her head. Coming full circle, I had my own women's health issue very unexpectedly in 2021, and my pain was actually dismissed and mismanaged with my surgical team. And so seeing that occur in today's environment and how little we've grown in women's healthcare and innovation over that time period was something that, for me, was really a driving factor, not only in my transition to femtech, but also in writing this book. Because there's been studies that have shown that about 89% of women have actually never heard the term femtech, and yet it's this entire multi-billion dollar industry that's being created for us, but we don't know about it, and we can't get access to it because of all of the censorship and stuff that happens online. So we don't even know this exists. These tools are being built, and then we're not seeing a lot of investment or adoption into the tools because we don't even know they exist. So then, the companies can't get the consumers that they need. And of course we're also living in a time in which we're in this post Roe v. Wade environment where, I'm sure as people remember, there were a lot of calls to delete your period tracking app, and things like that when the Dobbs decision came out. And so when I've been working with startups, I always do it from a very consumer-centric perspective, which is we want to maximize privacy for consumers, we want to give them accurate tools and devices that they can use. And we want to be promoting health equity so that these tools can be available for women regardless of their income and their status and their circumstances. And as I was working with startups, it dawned on me that there's actually nothing out there for consumers and patients telling them, "Hey, this industry exists," but B: how do you navigate this industry with all of those considerations in mind, and avoid these products that are probably just going to be fake products, right? ...or inaccurate products, and they're actually going to do more harm than good. There's nothing that tells consumers how to navigate that space. And so I thought, "I'm going to write the guide for how consumers can vet these products in under 15 minutes, and how they can navigate and understand this space. So that's where The Femtech Revolution came from. It is a playbook for women to not only understand the background of women's health, how we got here, why we're being neglected, but also to then say, "I want to use these digital tools. Here's how they can help me in my health journey. But here's how I vet them." I created a four step framework for vetting products. It's called My Safe Method. So it, that's based on security, accuracy, foundation and equity. And it's really focused on making sure that you as a person and a consumer are choosing products that align with your privacy goals and your security goals. So your health data's not at risk, and you're choosing products that are accurate and how you actually tell that versus products that claim they're accurate but actually have no scientific backing. It focuses on foundation too, so looking at who is comprising the company, right? What are their values, their goals, so that you can make sure you're supporting companies that are in women's health for the long term instead of just to profit off of us. And then of course, equity, right? Making sure that we're. Choosing and selecting solutions that are going to be usable by the majority of women regardless of racial, ethnic status, income status--any of that. We want to make sure that we are developing products that have the core of women's health in mind. So that's really what the femtech revolution is about, and it's just about empowering women and showing them how to navigate the space in a way that's never been done before. [00:08:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Well, I am so excited for this book. I cannot wait to get my own copy. Are you doing pre-sells right now or how is this working? [00:09:03] Bethany Corbin: Yes, the book is available at all major booksellers right now-- Amazon has it, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million. And then for companies or individuals who want to purchase bulk copies, there's actually a way to do that through Porchlight that gives you a discount. It comes out September 23rd. But if you pre-order, you'll get a signed book plate and you'll get all of these other resources that I'm creating kind of behind the scenes to actually compliment the book. You'll get all of those in digital form free because of the pre-order. There's a link on my website. Site. If you go to femtech lawyer.com, there's a book section and there's a form there that you can complete after you'd make your pre-order and you'll be signed up to get all of those great things. [00:09:42] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Ooh, this is so exciting. Okay, awesome. [00:09:44] Bethany Corbin: It is, you know, and I will say it was so far been a number one new release on Amazon for health law. And it was also listed in Publishers Weekly in its preview for fall books alongside books like Dr. Sanjay Gupta that's coming out. So, it is, it is getting some attention, which I'm very thankful for because we really need to drive awareness to this space. [00:10:03] Lindsey Dinneen: That is amazing. Congratulations. I'm sure this is just the beginning of its success and I cannot wait to see, where it goes and how it changes lives and, improves so many women's experience with healthcare. So thank you for writing it and congratulations on its success already and just, it's just the beginning. [00:10:20] Bethany Corbin: Thank you. I'm, I'm so hopeful. You know, the goal is really to get this in the hands of as many people as possible, just so that we as a collective group, have the power to change women's healthcare if we act together. And so this book is really kind of that rallying cry for saying, if we're not going to do it now, are we ever going to do it because we've, we have the resources, we have the momentum for women's health right now, but we have to band together to show our interest in this industry. [00:10:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. So on a very practical side, what are maybe just a few key things that women can do to advocate for themselves in a situation where they are being dismissed, their symptoms are being dismissed, people aren't taking them seriously, or they're like , " you don't know what you're talking about," kind of thing. So what are some of the just very practical things that women can do in order to advocate for themselves? [00:11:09] Bethany Corbin: Oh, absolutely. You know, and we also have a chapter in the book that focuses on EmTech, specifically, how you can actually take your data and use it to advocate at the doctor's office. So I'll, I'll go into some of those tips as well. But, you know, kind of from a, from a high level perspective, the first thing that I always recommend is. If you think that you're going to be dismissed at all, take a friend, a family member, or call the clinic and see if they have a patient advocate's counsel and take a patient advocate with you because you're much less likely to be dismissed if you have somebody there with you at the appointment whose job it is to advocate for your needs. And I found, too, that women are a lot less likely to be timid and kind of shy and sit back in those scenarios when you have another person because you know, if you don't speak up, they're going to, and that adds, you know, just a little bit of empowerment to that office visit or the doctor's visit. So that's kind of the first thing. If you ever feel like you're going to be in that situation, potentially, bring someone with you. It's another set of ears as well. If you are dismissed, you've got somebody there who's able to back you up and support you if you know you needed to make a claim out of it. So that's kind of the first thing. The second thing I always say, too, is make sure that you're taking your own notes, whether it's at the visit or right after the visit. Be careful about using apps like notes or things like that from a privacy perspective, right? You want to have. Either an app write or a piece of paper that is going to be protective of your privacy and not upload all of your health data into some cloud system without encryption. So just keep that in mind. But make a note if you felt like you were dismissed in the doctor's office about everything that happened, your concerns, how they were addressed, and make sure that you keep that paper or that application or note somewhere where you can access it if you need to, if you know you end up having an adverse health event down the line. The next thing that I always say, too, is if you are dismissed in the doctor's office, don't just accept it. Ask why they're not proceeding with additional testing. And if you think that there's a particular test that you would like to have and your doctor continues to say no, or they can continue to refuse to do any type of follow-up, ask if they'll refer you to a specialist. You can say something that's very simple like, " I understand that you're not willing to look into my condition any further, but I feel that further investigation is warranted. Can you please refer me to a specialist who may have more expertise in this area. If they're unwilling to do that, the other thing that I also always say is make sure that they put a note about the dismissal in your medical record. And a lot of doctors are going to be very unwilling to do this, and it can cause them to reconsider. So I always tell patients, say, "Can you please note in my medical record that my concerns, desire for additional testing were declined by you." And, oftentimes that will be enough for doctors to take a step back and say, "Do I really want that to be in writing in a patient's medical record from a liability perspective?" And, it can cause them to give you that extra testing because they don't want that dismissal noted in the record. If they don't, then you've got that dismissal noted in the record, which can be very helpful for you going forward if you ever needed to pursue a claim. And then the last thing I will say is, as women, a lot of times we are very, you know, we want to be seen as getting along, right? We want to be friendly, right? We want to believe that our doctors have more knowledge about healthcare and medicine than we do. But, only we know our bodies. Only we know how we are feeling. And so, if you're continually being dismissed and something in your body's telling you that, that's wrong, listen to it. Push back and get a second opinion, go to another doctor. Don't be afraid of being seen as confrontational, or difficult, or things like that because in the end, it's your body, it's your health. And, if you have something that's seriously wrong and it's not caught, you're, unfortunately, the one who's going to pay the price. So just remember that it's not about being difficult or confrontational, it's about saving your life. [00:14:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Oof. That is powerful, and that is great advice. Thank you so much. Even just listening to just that snippet, I feel personally more empowered to have those kinds of conversations with my healthcare providers if and whenever needed, because I feel like I have better tools and even phrasing. So thank you for sharing that. I think that's really helpful. Yeah. [00:15:16] Bethany Corbin: 'Course. [00:15:18] Lindsey Dinneen: So to your legal side of things, can you share what do you do right now? How are you helping in the femtech space --these different companies that are really in need of support from a legal perspective. What is your role in that, and how do you support those folks? [00:15:34] Bethany Corbin: Yeah, so it's interesting because, whenever I worked at large and smaller law firms before I branched out onto my own, one of the things I continued to see was early-stage companies really kind of... They had their idea, right? They're somewhere between ideation and their Series A fundraising round, and they would come to us for legal advice, but they wouldn't have a ton of money, and we would have to turn them away--we would say, "We get it. You're not ready for us yet. Come back when you have X amount of money and we'll help you." And, when they would inevitably come back at that higher price point, we would say, Great, here's 10 things you've done wrong in the interim and now it's going to cost you double the amount of money to fix that." And that, to me, was heartbreaking. You know, because so many of those things could have been fixed early on and, nobody was really providing that support. So, I found a gap really, for these early stage companies who needed legal support, but really didn't have a lot of places to turn. So, whenever I branched out with my own law firm, what I did was I actually specifically chose to focus on those companies somewhere between ideation and Series A fundraising round, where I could guide them through those startup phases in a way that was not going to be cost prohibitive to them, and would allow them to get that early foundation set so that they could grow scale, build, get excess capital get investors, all of that type of thing. So my role, it's interesting because it straddles two lines, right? It's of course legal advisor, but also there's a bit of, you know, kind of business planner in there as well with them and helping them conceive their ideas, right? Helping them kind of think about which features work or don't work from, not only practical perspectives, legal perspectives, but consumer perspectives as well. And so I get to wear a lot of those different hats. So, on a typical day I might do anything from advising clients on corporate structures, you know, how they want to set up their business. Is it a corporation? Is it an LLC? Working through those equity issues--how you think about equity for co-founders, or for investors, or for your employees. I do a lot of that. I do a lot of setting up very specific corporate structure models. There's actually a lot of corporate practice of medicine laws out there that prohibit individuals who aren't doctors or medical professionals from owning companies that provide medical services. And, it's very interesting because oftentimes the people who want to build these companies and make money are not the doctors who would be providing the services. Investors, for instance are not doctors. So there's a very interesting corporate structure that you can create that gets around that in most states. I do a lot of that to help my company stay in compliance with the laws. I also do a lot of privacy work. So I have several privacy certifications, and privacy is one of the key areas that I'm very passionate about. But, I help companies with everything from their privacy policies, to disclaimers, to thinking through how their different features in the app could compromise privacy, and kind of everything in between there--security, cybersecurity, and really working with them to think about it from a consumer perspective. I actually am selective about the clients that I do take on because there are so many companies out there that want to prioritize money over the patient experience. And so I'm very cautious to work with clients that want to make sure that they're doing things right and really wanting to make sure that they protect patient privacy. I do a lot on the patient privacy front. I do a little bit on the fundraising side with my clients, as well. And then of course, everything from contract drafting and negotiations. I do a lot of that as well. And I've actually co-written a book on contract drafting before. [00:19:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. So, okay, first of all, that's awesome. I love all of this. And you know, I was thinking as you were talking, I was like, "Oh my goodness." I love how you're helping your clients and I love your your passion for especially helping clients succeed who they are about more than the money. Everyone has to make a living, so that's important too. But, I love the fact that your heart is for those people who are so invested in actually changing lives, and that's their primary driver and motivation. I think that's really powerful. And then, listening to you talk about this, I'm like, "Okay, so you've got this amazing, probably more than full-time opportunity, you've written a book and then, you're also CEO of Fem Innovation and a mentor with Femtech Lab. [00:19:48] Bethany Corbin: Yeah, I did a lot of mentorship through Femtech Lab. They were kind of an accelerator program for femtech companies, and I've worked with other accelerators over that time, as well. So it's the pro bono advice that you're able to give to some of the early stage startups across the world throughout their early stage journey through those programs, which has been really great and fascinating to work with. And then through Fem Innovation, our focus is a little bit different there because we're focusing on both startups and medical professionals. We actually have a course that we've created that teaches clinicians and healthcare professionals about femtech, how to get involved in femtech, and how they could be using those tools to actually support patient care and help empower their own patients because there's such a lack of knowledge even among clinicians today femtech exists, and how you incorporate it, especially if we're thinking that there's so many tools out there, and the risks associated with them--how do you know which ones are appropriate as a clinician, that type of thing. We've also seen a lot of clinicians wanting to get involved with femtech companies as advisors, or even as part of their boards or, coming on as medical professionals in those companies. And so some of the courses that we've done before have been focused on that as well, on helping them interact and get those roles with femtech companies. So we kind of see ourself at fem innovation as an ecosystem builder. We've obviously I have the legal side but now we're bringing in the clinicians, getting them integrated into this, getting them connected with the startups because it's their industry. This is what they're working on. But, there's oftentimes such a disconnect with the tech companies building the products and the healthcare professionals. And then we do offer some other additional non-legal resources to founders as well. [00:21:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow, that is incredible. I-- good gravy. I love your heart for all of this. And I also am like, I don't know how you-- I think you must have a superpower of like squeezing more time into your day-- somehow you just add hours miraculously. [00:21:42] Bethany Corbin: You know, it's so funny whenever I worked at, whenever I worked at a firm, a couple of my colleagues would come to me. They'd be like, "How do you get everything done? Like, there's gotta be 10 of you because how are you doing it?" And honestly, I honestly, it's just because at this point I don't have kids, and so I'm kind of able to really devote all of my time to working. But no, it's, but I get such fulfillment out of it too because I really feel like we're pushing an industry forward in a way that hasn't happened before. And, getting to see all the new companies come into the space, the new organizations that are supporting the companies, it's been really heartwarming to see all of that. And, you know, on the horizon, we're also hoping to loop in the consumer side a bit more as well. Obviously, you know, the book that I've written is very consumer focused. It can also be used, you know, by clinicians or by startups who want to make sure that they're doing the right things. But, to date, as well, there also really isn't a single location for consumers to go to, to find all these companies. And we have so much censorship that happens that unless you know exactly what you're looking for, you're probably not going to find the companies that are out there to serve you. And so we we have a partnership that's in the works right now to actually build a database of all those femtech companies and products and have them vetted to a certain extent, or information on there to a certain extent, about clinical accuracy, and privacy, and those things that I talk about in my book. So that's kind of the third component that we'll be weaving in later this fall. [00:22:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. How exciting. Oh, I am, I'm so thrilled about all the work that you're doing to push this industry forward and to really make a difference in women's health and, you know, you're such a thought leader in this space-- what was it like stepping into more and more leadership roles to the point of leading your own firm. What was that journey like for you? [00:23:20] Bethany Corbin: Scary, I will say. You know, it's, interesting because I've always thought of myself, you know, kind of as somebody who could be the backbone of a firm, meaning that I do a lot of like the behind the scenes work, right? A lot of the legal research and writing, and that's kind of what I had made myself in at big law, and you know, also in the smaller firms that I worked with. Whenever I decided, I, was actually initially going to take a break before, you know, starting my firm, I was going to take two years off. I lasted five months. Oh no, I'm sorry--I lasted five weeks. Excuse me. And by that point in time, I had clients knocking down my door saying, "Where did you go? We need this kind of help. Nobody's out there providing it." And so that was kind of the impetus to say, "Okay, I'm going to start the firm earlier, you know, right now. And, I'm going to also look at kind of this ecosystem building, because of all the pain points that we were seeing." And, so I will say. I, went into it probably unprepared. I, never, if you had told me three years ago that I would have my own firm, I would've said you were absolutely crazy--more crazy than me writing a book. And I'm, very glad I did it because there's something to be said about kind of plotting and planning your own trajectory and, you know, being able to pivot with your clients instead of having layers of bureaucracy that you have to go through. So, I have loved it from that perspective. I'll also say it's definitely been the most challenging thing that I have done because as a leader, you're responsible for all the decisions. You're responsible for the trajectory, you're responsible if you're not making money. And you know, there's of course that fine line, right, between philanthropy and making money, and walking that whenever you are really, really wanting, you know, to help every single femtech company that's out there can be difficult. So I would say, that can be a little difficult sometimes, and making sure that you have the right support system to actually allow you you know, to bounce ideas off of them or, get feedback, and being able to pivot when those initial ideas don't work. That's been something that's been really critical for me is pivoting. This really isn't like the first time, you know, this isn't like the first idea I had, for fem innovation and things like that. So, so being a leader is definitely challenging, and making sure that you kind of develop your own leadership style and leadership, you know, capabilities as well while you're through this journey has been something that I've been working on, too. [00:25:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Mm. Yeah. Yeah, and, you know, it's a fun, thing because if you're, if you're passionate about helping people, which is clearly at the heart of who you are, and you desire to see improvement in the industry, but in individual people's lives, then as a leader, you're able to take that passion and allow it to help you in developing those leadership skills, and building onto them as time goes by, because you are already starting from a place of deep care and respect for others. And that's a great start. [00:26:01] Bethany Corbin: No, that's exactly right. And, you know, I love what kind of comes with it too, is a certain level of creativity that we often don't think about whenever we hear the term leadership. But, for me, it comes with that level of creativity where I'm actually able to build something, almost from the ground up, and that is really exciting. I can kind of plan it, take it in different directions, I can pivot with it. And, that to me is just--it's really exciting because as a leader, right, you often think, you've got management, right? You've got delegation, right? You have all of those things that sound bureaucratic and boring, but there's this underlying current of creativity that I think gets missed a lot. [00:26:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. I love that. I love that you highlighted creativity because I think that makes everyone's lives easier, right? If you have that flexibility to... this is such an overused word, but to pivot, I mean, it's, it's just, it's true. And so being willing to come at a problem or a situation with curiosity and go, "Hmm. I'm not sure that that's working the way I intended, or hoped it would. And then go, "Okay, what are some creative solutions to this?" And, maybe that means looking outside of your industry, too, for ideas. I think sometimes we can get kind of stuck like, "Oh, this is how the industry is, and that this is what they do," and then we forget that.... But that, you know, that's not necessarily bad or wrong, but we sometimes forget that we can learn from all sorts of different sources and, then bring it together, and creatively handle a situation that we might not have otherwise been capable of doing. [00:27:27] Bethany Corbin: Oh, exactly. And, the other thing too that it's really done as well is make me a bit of a better lawyer, right? Because as a lawyer, it's interesting, there's always this tendency when you know something is going to either violate a law, or not be the best in practice, to say "No" to your client. And, so for me, right, clients never want to hear the word "No." And, being a leader has, has allowed me to come up with some other creative solutions for my clients where I can say, "Okay, we can't do it the way you've proposed, but here's a different creative solution that I think could get around these key roadblocks. And, so for me, with my clients, it's about trying to say, "Not that way, but this way." Right? Kind of like a "Yes, but" rather than a "No." And I kind of take that same approach in leadership, too, because I want to make sure that, you know, with the people who are working for you and things like that, that you're making sure that you're meeting their needs, as well. And so it's really caused me to adapt to kind of a "Yes, but" framework rather than like a flat out, "No, we're done." [00:28:24] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. That's really cool. And, that's a great example of how you can approach, again, a problem with that mindset of, "Okay, hmm. That will not work the way that you hope it will work. However, I've got an idea." [00:28:40] Bethany Corbin: Exactly. It's so easy to say "no," but coming up with this creative solution--that's the fun part. That's really the rewarding part. [00:28:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Well, speaking of rewarding parts, I wonder if there are any moments that stand out to you along your journey so far of really affirming to you, "Wow, I am in the right industry at the right time, in the right role." [00:29:01] Bethany Corbin: Yeah. You know, it's, it's interesting. I think kind of the first instance of that, that I had-- so I had a very unexpected women's health issue. I ended up with fibroids that were so large, I was the equivalent of six months pregnant. And, they were crushing some of my internal organs. And I'm that person, right, who... I go to my doctor every year, right? I get my annual--I get all my checkups, and things like that. And somehow all of this was missed. And, so whenever I had to navigate that journey as a patient who-- and I have all of this, obviously, advocacy experience, right--legal experience. I'm navigating this at the height of COVID. I'm getting referrals and consultations with Mayo Clinic, right? I'm getting the best care that I can. And then seeing how even when you can do everything right, you can still be dismissed... For me, that was a moment in which I said, "I'm not in the right industry at the right time," because at that point in time, I was still in big law, and I wasn't doing anything really related to femtech. I had kind of resigned myself to not doing that--j ust given some of the internal politics of the firm where I was at at that time, and their desire to not expand into the health-tech industry. I had that experience, and all I could think of was, "This is not what I'm meant to be doing. I had this experience for a reason, and if I'm not going to make something out of that, what have I learned? Why did I go through this?" That, for me, was the turning point to say, "I'm leaving big law, and I'm going to a smaller firm, and I'm going to work on femtech. And, I'm going to see where this pans out." It was so scary, right? Because you're leaving that high six-figure job, and something you're good at, the work you know, the people you're comfortable with, and you're going into something where you're making half as much money, learning a new industry. And I would be lying if I said I didn't cry my first week on the job, because even as a healthcare lawyer, digital health law and health-tech, medtech--all of that is so different than traditional healthcare, and there's so much to learn. And honestly, I felt like I was back at school in a course that I didn't understand for a week. So, there's a lot of challenges with that. But, fast forward a few years, we had the, you know, unfortunately the Dobbs decision come out, and that for me was really an affirming moment where I said, "I'm definitely in the right industry, at the right time because I'm helping these companies build privacy practices and policies that are going to be protective of consumer data in this world. I'm helping to build an industry where women can get access to care in less traditional methods that won't compromise their privacy and their data." And one of the moments that stands out to me --one of the highlights--is I actually got to testify before one of the congressional committees on reproductive health data privacy. And, you know, it was funny, I was actually on vacation at the time. I was in Greece, and we were supposed to be on a ferry going from one island to another. And like the night before I get this request to come and testify on reproductive health data privacy. And I was like, "Yes, I'd love to." And, of course, the timing was exactly when we were going to be on the ferry with no internet. So, we actually had to charter a helicopter so that we could get over to the other island, get there, get me set up with the internet in order to testify. So that was kind of like my, my full circle moment where I really felt like I was having an impact, and being able to even influence some of the policies in the future of reproductive health privacy. And then every day since then, I have just loved getting to work with these companies. And, as we continue to see the trajectory of women's health in America, it's just really reaffirmed that we need people doing this type of work for me. [00:32:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Oh my goodness. Well, first of all. Wow, what powerful stories you were sharing. Oh my goodness, that is incredible. Thank you. Oh, I, wow. I just like, I was like so interesting how life works sometimes and the unexpected adventures that unfold, and I bet your, your creativity-oriented mindset helped you even in that circumstance, be like, "Okay, so we can't do the ferry. I have to do this. I know I need to do this. How do I make it happen? I don't know. Let's charter a helicopter." Cool. [00:33:12] Bethany Corbin: It was definitely a moment. I tell you, it's one that has just remained in my head since then. It was just very funny when it happened. [00:33:19] Lindsey Dinneen: That's amazing. "I'm going to do this." I love it. Oh my word. Okay. Awesome. Well, gosh, this conversation is so good. I know I could probably talk to you for hours and learn so much, but I do want to pivot the conversation a little bit just for fun. [00:33:36] Bethany Corbin: Absolutely. [00:33:36] Lindsey Dinneen: So, so, okay. If you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want; it can be within your industry, but it doesn't have to be, what would you choose to teach? [00:33:49] Bethany Corbin: Ooh. I love that. I love that question. Ooh, a million dollars to teach any class that I wanted, you know, I would probably create a class that would be... I would say it would probably be at maybe like the high school level I'm thinking. You know, because whenever high school students go through those health classes, I would want to start early, there, for women to teach them all about the ways in which they can advocate for themselves and stand up for themselves at doctor's offices, right? Things, for instance, period pain that they're probably having there, and thinking that's normal, right? Telling them about, you know, how that's not normal, how that you don't have to normalize your symptoms and your pain. Here's how you can protect and advocate for yourself at a doctor's office. Here's how you can use the tech that's out there to protect yourself, because even though, you know, a lot of tech is for 18 up, we know a lot of teenagers are using, I mean, the period tracking apps are like the number or three most used app for adolescents, so pretending it doesn't exist is not helping anyone. But, we have to get to women sooner and empower them at an earlier age, so that those lessons and that knowledge carries with them as they navigate the healthcare system for the rest of their lives. So, for me, I think it would be a course that was really focused on the early high school student, teaching them all about how you navigate not only femtech, but health-tech in general, the healthcare system, how you advocate for yourself, how you have those conversations with your doctor without feeling embarrassed, and why that's so important. [00:35:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Yeah, that would be a really powerful class and so needed, and I love the idea of starting that way, that that would be a part of just education in general, so that, you know, everyone benefits from that, it's a win-win when we, when we advocate for women, help them understand how to advocate for themselves, and how to protect their longevity, their health. You know, that's really cool. I love that. [00:35:47] Bethany Corbin: I would love, I would love to do it. That would be a dream, really kind of creating a curriculum to incorporate into health classes for high school students. [00:35:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Ooh, maybe your next writing project. [00:35:56] Bethany Corbin: There we go. [00:35:57] Lindsey Dinneen: More to do... when you find yourself bored at some point. [00:36:01] Bethany Corbin: That's right. That's right. Next week. [00:36:03] Lindsey Dinneen: Right, right. Amazing. Amazing. Okay. And how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:36:13] Bethany Corbin: Oh, interesting. You know, after I leave this world I would love to be remembered as somebody who participated in the women's health movement. We think back, you know, of course like to the suffragists, right? And you know, all of those amazing women who helped get us the right to vote... I want to be considered part of the women who helped get women's healthcare on the map with men's healthcare, right? That helped really spur this movement forward for women. So I don't even need to be remembered by name, right, but just as somebody who was involved in that movement, and was very active in promoting women's healthcare and getting us to the place where women aren't being dismissed and we're being taken seriously. [00:36:51] Lindsey Dinneen: I love it. Beautiful, beautiful legacy to aspire to. And you're already, you're already there. So that's, that's an encouraging thing. You're working on that right now. [00:37:00] Bethany Corbin: Oh, thank you. [00:37:01] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. And then, final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:37:10] Bethany Corbin: Ooh, I love that. Ooh. Okay. So one thing that makes me smile, I have so many things. I'm usually not ever, like, not smiling. Okay. So I have, I have a couple obviously I'm a huge pet lover, so my dogs... we're getting to the point where they're a little old now. One of them's 15, one's 13. But, any kind of animal, pet --especially little puppies, I love... so that's, that's something that makes me smile all the time. I will say, I also have a slight obsession with books that have sprayed edges. Which, you know, is, is becoming a major thing now. So it's, it's really cool. But there's actually artists who will paint the edges of books, and I'm a huge book lover, so I actually have a library of sprayed-edge books that I just love looking at, and they make me smile all the time to see the different, you know, artists and artwork on the bookshelves. [00:37:58] Lindsey Dinneen: That's awesome. Oh my goodness. Yes. Well, I can relate to all of that and I. I, yeah. That's so fun. I love that too. Animals always make me smile. I mean, it's like a running joke around people that know me. It's like, okay, if you bring an animal around, I'm going to be like, "Can I hold it? Can I touch it?" Like, instantly. [00:38:16] Bethany Corbin: You know, I've, already warned my family. I'm like, "If anybody... if you guys die, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have 10 pets. Like, it's just going to happen. [00:38:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:38:22] Bethany Corbin: I'm not going to be able to control myself. [00:38:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. It just... Yeah, that's what happens. I get it. Oh my word. Well, this has been such an amazing conversation. I'm so thankful for you and for your time today, and gosh, just sharing so much practical advice, and insight, and your journey. So first of all, thank you so much for doing the work that you're doing, for being in this industry, for pushing it forward for being somebody who is a pioneer and your own version of suffragette. And, I really love what you're building, and I'm so thankful you're doing this work. So, gosh... I just wish you the most continued success as you continue to work to change lives for a better world. [00:39:00] Bethany Corbin: Oh, thank you so much, Lindsey. This has been so great talking with you, and sharing the knowledge, and I'm so hopeful that we can push this industry forward together because we do have the power to change it. We just have to act on it. So, thank you so much for helping to spread the word. [00:39:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. Amen to that. 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The family of a 30-year-old battling a cancer so “horrific” that medical professionals cried while performing radiotherapy is pleading for help with more treatment.Chatham man Alex Able is believed to be the only adult ever recorded in the UK to be diagnosed with the very rare and aggressive Rhabdoid tumour and is now in a race against the clock.Also in today's podcast, you can hear from a Kent campaigner who agrees the system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and Ofwat replaced. It's after a landmark review of the sector outlined 88 recommendations to the government to turn the industry around. A grandmother forced to ‘claw' her way from addiction has reconnected with family thanks to a £4,000 government cash injection.Sarah is among a small group in Kent, being supported by Canterbury-based charity Porchlight, to have joined a first-of-its-kind trial, examining the effects of giving former rough sleepers greater financial help.An animal sanctuary owner says she is “hoping for a miracle” with less than seven weeks before an eviction deadline.Amey James, who runs Happy Pants Ranch, is trying to raise £500,000 to buy the land where she and more than 400 animals live.And in football, the Gillingham manager is confident the goals will come this season - and says ‘don't judge us yet!'You can hear from Gareth Ainsworth after the Gills suffered a 2 – 0 loss to Luton Town in their pre-season friendly. 

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This is more than memory. It's a reminder: you were never alone. In this special Juneteenth bonus episode of You Ain't Imagining This!, storyteller Ama-Robin guides you through a quiet, powerful tale about coming home, being expected, and the radical love embedded in one simple ritual: the porchlight. This immersive story takes you on a long drive home through California's dust belt—toward a light left on without fail. It's about more than safety. It's about belonging. The kind passed down through generations. The kind that says: we're still here, and we're waiting for you. After the story, stay for a Beyond the Story reflection where Ama-Robin explores the deeper meaning of these everyday rituals in Black life—and why they still matter as acts of protection, presence, and resistance. ✨ Released in honor of Juneteenth, this bonus episode is a tribute to the ways we care for one another, even in silence.

As the average price of a home soars to ~$500K, the number of kids experiencing homelessness in Madison is growing. Today we're picking up that theme with Karla Thennes of Porchlight and Jen Ripp of Briarpatch Youth Services. The post Focus on Housing with Briarpatch Youth Services and Porchlight appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Host Chase Tremaine is joined by Michael Minkoff of the ministries Renew the Arts and Porchlight to discuss this summer's Audiofeed Festival, the importance of communal creativity, ways that art-lovers can be better art-supporters, and much more. (For more, check out Chase's recent appearance on the Renew the Arts Podcast.) The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

The “Returner” phenomenon is a very real thing: people leave their small towns as young people and come back later when they're ready to settle down, and there is a huge opportunity for both the returners and the small towns they're coming back to–but we're not always open to these boomerangs. This episode is about inviting people back, creating spaces, and growing as communities so they everyone is thriving. We think you'll love it! About Jessica: Originally from Winner, SD (pop. 2,852), Jessica Meyers was raised in Winner and Vermillion, SD, and earned her bachelor's degree at South Dakota State University in Brookings. Jessica and her husband Matt followed the flight pattern of many young adults and left the small towns of SD for bigger cities. After 10 years of living in some of the largest cities in America, she now lives in Sioux Falls with her family. Pairing over 20 years of sales and recruiting experience, Jessica discovered a unique opportunity for the Midwest. She is co-founder and CEO of PorchLight, a talent recruitment firm that partners with rural communities to prepare for the 21st-century workforce and connect rural workers to employment opportunities. Jessica created the first-of-its-kind PorchLight Certification and created the platform where rural development and job opportunities connect. Personally, Jessica has been married for over 20 years to her high school sweetheart Matt, and they have three daughters, Eve, Grace, and Juliet, who live in Sioux Falls, SD. In this episode, we cover: What is a returner? A different approach to thinking about housing (hint: it's not just workforce housing we need to consider) Why “People don't want to work anymore” is a myth Why remote work *works* for small communities What every single one of us can do to support our community's small businesses Links + Resources Mentioned: PorchLight's Website: https://porchlight-services.com/   Small-Town Shout-Out! This shout-out was blatantly stolen from the webinar with Saveyour.town, and in the chat, Jamie Shanks from Glendive shared an idea inspired by a Reimaginig Rural Event: They've recently formed a group focused on action vs meetings, and they call themselves the “VigiPlantes.” Their efforts are centered around planting new ideas, community beautification, planting actual trees and plants, and sometimes doing things in the wee hours so people in their community wake up to a surprise. Can you even?! Snaps to Jamie, Glendive, and the VigiPlanties for this very stealable, very amazing idea. New Segment Alert! We think some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're introducing two new parts to the show:  “Small town humblebrags”: Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  “Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges”: Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

In this new podcast, you meet some family members who live in the Fun Home! Fun Home is shorthand for funeral home but that's just the setting for a family who face relationship challenges and lots of personal growth. We meet Alison (a character based on the playwright Alison Bechdel and her graphic novel) which […]

Many cities need more urban housing with Mobile, Alabama certainly being one of them. It's hard to find, though, and where you do find neighborhoods and houses many of them are blighted and unsuited for living. Porchlight is changing that. By carefully identifying properties, doing the often cumbersome work of locating property owners and then building homes that match the design and spirit of the neighborhood, Porchlight is returning streets and neighborhoods to their bygone thriving days. John Ruzic leads the initiative. Working from within Rogers & Willard construction, John knocks on many doors, makes hundreds of calls, and works to get the many stakeholders on board for the revitalization. And John foresees the day when urban centers across the southeast seek out his team's model and guidance to solve their own urban residential challenges.  Brought to you by the Gen Savvy Communications Academy.  Got someone who needs their story told? Reach out: Cam@CamMarston.com.

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SummaryIn this conversation, Roger Osorio speaks with Stephen Shapiro about his journey from a consultant at Accenture to a leading expert in innovation and speaking. They discuss the evolution of Shapiro's career, the importance of publishing and selling books, and how to define value in speaking engagements. Shapiro shares insights on building innovation communities, the role of professional associations, and the concept of stability in an uncertain world as presented in his book 'Pivotal'. The conversation emphasizes the importance of meandering with purpose and connecting diverse experiences to foster creativity and innovation.TakeawaysThe journey to innovation often starts with a passion for change.Publishing a book can be a strategic move to enhance your speaking career.Selling is as important as writing when it comes to books.Value in speaking engagements is often defined by the impact made, not just the fee charged.Building a community of passionate individuals can drive innovation within organizations.Professional associations provide valuable networking opportunities for speakers.Stability in uncertain times can be achieved by focusing on what shouldn't change.Meandering with purpose allows for adaptability in personal and professional growth.Connecting diverse experiences can lead to innovative breakthroughs.Expertise can sometimes hinder true innovation; fresh perspectives are crucial.About Stephen ShapiroStephen started his innovation work over 25 years ago while launching and leading Accenture's 20,000-person innovation practice.Since then, he has written seven books on innovation, including Best Practices Are Stupid, which was named the best innovation and creativity book of 2011 by Porchlight and was an international #1 business best seller. His latest book, PIVOTAL: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World launched in June 2024. He is also the creator of Personality Poker®, a card game used worldwide to develop high-performing innovation teams. Stephen has presented at conferences in over 50 countries, and in 2015 was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame.He is also a Senior Fellow with The Conference Board.When he's not working with organizations helping them make the impossible possible, he enjoys dabbling in magic!Links:https://www.stephenshapiro.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovatesSound Bites"You never know who's listening.""You need that core group.""Meander with purpose."Keywordsinnovation, reinvention, speaking career, book publishing, value definition, professional associations, stability, creativity, community building, personal growth

Imagine a world where compassion is the norm. This is the world I'm trying to build with my work. In this final Hot Take episode of 2024, I talk about the importance of humanity, compassion, and empathy in all aspects of our lives and businesses and remembering those things that matter most as we go into 2025. With clear statistics from the 2024 Businesssolver State of Workplace Empathy report showing increased loneliness, toxic workplaces, and higher mental health challenges, it's key that we fight against these negative trends by embracing our values, modeling them, celebrating them, and rewarding them in whatever sphere of influence we have. We fight by disproving the false belief that you can't be empathetic and successful or impactful at the same time. To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:Business is just another way we humans interact with one another. We should be able to be whole people wherever we are in the world. However, we move about it, and with whomever we choose to interact. We cannot “go gentle into that goodnight,” as poet Dylan Thomas once wrote. Human connection, empathy, and compassion are worth fighting for. Embracing empathy is how we will change the cultures of toxic workplaces and improve mental health."I invite you to be part of turning the tide - speak out, and model empathy and compassion whether you're with your kids, on social media, stuck in traffic, or, yes, at a budget meeting at work." — Maria Ross Episode References: Get a volume discount on multiple copies of The Empathy Dilemma for employees, Colleagues, partners, clients, or customers: Check out both Book Passage and Porchlight Books at www.TheEmpathyDilemma.com. For brand customization or a custom landing page for fulfillment, please contact me directly and I'll take care of you with Porchlight: https://red-slice.com/contact/A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama's Vision for Our World by Daniel Goleman2024 Businessolver State of Workplace EmpathyApple TV series SeveranceRelated Articles:3 Observations About Compassion from the Dalai LamaHow Purpose Leads to Company SuccessEmpathy for Others Starts with Empathy for Yourself From Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatest asset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today. Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaAchieve radical success putting empathy into action with Businessolver. Techlology with heart, powered by people. https://www.businessolver.com/edge

In this episode, Billy sits down with Bob Burg, author of a wealth of successful books on sales, marketing, and influence. Of his books, he calls one the cornerstone of his life's work: Adversaries into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence. They explore the themes he outlined in this insightful book, in addition to Bob's primary framework: the Five Principles of Influence. If you've ever wanted to have more influence without resorting to manipulation, this conversation will guide you in the right direction.   Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years, he's helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams communicate their value more effectively, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today's top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes, and political leaders, including a former United States President. Although he was best known for his book Endless Referrals for years, it's his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann), that's captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, makes up over a million of Bob's 2 million total book sales. Since its release, it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight's (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written and HubSpot's 20 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time. Tune in to hear Billy talk with Bob, who's been named one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders by The American Management Association, and named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. What we discussed with Bob: [01:53] – About Bob's dad Mike Burg [02:53] – What ultimate influence means to Bob [04:25] – Who is a genuine influencer [07:16] – The life lesson he learned from his cat, Liberty [10:40] – Basic principle of human nature [13:12] – How he developed his ideas and thoughts [17:43] – The relationship between self-control and character of a person [19:23] – What can we do to control our emotions? [23:30] – Why are clashes of beliefs so critical to an influencer? [26:25] – Setting the proper frame to get desired results Valuable Insights by Bob: Influence is the ability to move a person to the desired action. Great influencers don't try to push their ideas to others. Great influencers attract people. If we want people to take action to go towards the desired outcome, it has to align with what they want. Their values and their goals have to align. Only when you're the boss of yourself, then you're in the position to take a potentially negative situation and turn it into a win. Make sure that you're the master of your emotions as opposed to your emotions being your master. Notable Quotes: [02:14] – “Tact is the language of strength.” [05:15] – “People do things for their reasons, not our reasons.” [15:54] – “By all means take your emotions along for the ride but make sure you're driving the car.” [17:02] – “Self-control is the very essence of the character.” More from Bob: Bob Burg's Books: The Go-Giver Influencer The Go-Giver A Teacher's Guide to The Go-Giver The Go-Giver Leader Adversaries into Allies Go-Givers Sell More Endless Referrals The Success Formula Bob's Website: https://burg.com/ Connect with Bob on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob https://twitter.com/bobburg https://www.youtube.com/user/burgcommunications https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on August 12, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katherine May is an internationally renowned writer, podcaster and speaker whose work touches on nature, spirituality, slow living and neurodivergence.Her hybrid memoir Wintering was a global bestseller, adapted as BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week, and shortlisted for the Porchlight and Barnes & Noble Book of the Year. Her most recent title, Enchantment became an instant New York Times bestseller. In our conversation Katherine and I discuss the common need for rediscovering pathways into enchantment and wonder. We discuss her concept of wintering and how even our most difficult times can become sources of creative and spiritual nourishment. Patrons of the podcast can enjoy an exclusive segment of our conversation where Katherine and I unpack the phrase “secular mystic” as she's described in the inner sleeve of Wintering. I'd like to personally invite you to join us at The Breath and The Clay creative arts gathering March 21-23 2025 in Winston Salem, NC. Get Tickets here.

Construction of a new permanent men's shelter on Madison's Eat Side began earlier this year. The shelter, which is scheduled to open at the end of 2025, is one of several programs aimed at supporting a growing number of people experiencing homelessness. On today's show, Douglas Haynes speaks with Karla Thennes, Executive Director of Porchlight, the nonprofit organization that will operate the new shelter, and Alisha Henning, who's Volunteer Coordinator with The Beacon. The post The Role of Nonprofit Organizations and Community Collaboration to Add... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Re-Imagined Radio presents two radio stories connected by the same name. NIGHTFALL. "Nightfall," is the title of the final episode of Dimension X. The precursor of X Minus One. The famous science fiction series. Nightfall is also the name of a radio anthology series produced and broadcast in Canada. Episodes were primarily supernatural and/or horror. We feature an episode called "The Porch Light." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a jerk move to leave the light on and then laugh at the trick or treaters?

A furniture store in Canterbury has closed suddenly with some customers claiming they've been left thousands of pounds out of pocket.Aamad Trading took over the former Wilko building in St George's Street in the city in March.Also in today's podcast, a Canterbury man living in America has described how they've prepared for Hurricane Milton.Despite being downgraded to a category 1 storm, it's causing devastation in Florida.Tents are going to be put up across Kent from today to draw attention to the dead reality of sleeping on the streets.Porchlight will be bringing the installation to places like Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells - as part of events to mark world homeless day.Two friends from Kent have launched a children's book to support emotional well-being.Mindful Bee and Friends is a collection of stories to help parents deal with issues like anxiety and stress. They're releasing it now, as so-called Covid babies start school.Perrie has been on our sister radio station kmfm chatting about new single You Go Your Way.And in sport, a meeting tonight could see former Gillingham owner Paul Scally removed as a director of the club.Current owner Brad Galinson has called for the vote - and shareholders will gather later.However, Mr Scally is adamant the club has no right to remove him from the board - and he'll fight the decision if it goes that way.

Four and a half years ago, Kyle Draper started Serene Team (brokered by eXp Realty in Los Angeles) with two agents he'd mentored earlier in his career and an admin.Today, the team is more than 40 agents strong - and growing. As you'd expect, the path was filled with hard-learned lessons and supported by the guidance of mentors. Those initial team members? They're all still contributing. Learn about the challenges in the 7- to 12-agent range, the nuances of a transaction management system they put into place, and which tools and tech have been vital to turning online leads, past clients, and sphere opportunities into closed transactions - including video.Watch or listen to Ep 046 with Kyle Draper for insights into:- Setting and managing expectations- Three hurdles for new agents to clear in the first 21 days before earning a spot and a mentor on the team- What he had to put down before fully committing to real estate and starting a team (at the onset of COVID)- Which staff positions he's hired locally and which he's hired internationally- Finding your right team size and the specific challenges in the 7- to 12-agent range- Why and how he stepped back into sales production- Inside the transaction model he's running, including its nuances, benefits, and challenges- Balancing investment of time, energy, and focus on online leads, past clients, and sphere - especially when the latter two drive most of your business- How the FUB-Ylopo pairing helps the team create and close more opportunities- When, why, and how his team uses video email, video messages, and screen recordings - including very specific stories, use cases, and wins- Two reasons teams will get bigger in the futureAt the end, learn about two competitors receiving flowers, cutting a car payment nearly in half, and the two sides of a wonderful weekend.Kyle Draper:- https://www.instagram.com/thekyledraper/- https://www.zillow.com/profile/Kyle%20DraperReal Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com/subscribe- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

Raúl Esparza is an American stage and screen actor, recently starring as “Galileo Galilei” in Galileo in the world-premiere musical at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Since making his Broadway debut as “Riff Raff” in The Rocky Horror Show in 1999, Esparza has become one of Broadway's most acclaimed leading men as well as a respected interpreter of Stephen Sondheim's work. […]

Dead Dogs & Murmurations......with tracks by... Divorce Attorney, Daisy And The Deadheads, Speedial, Cows, Wonderbug, Attic 'O 'Matic, Porchlight, Deep Tan, DJ Delay, !Dela Dap, Heavy Salad, Morillo, RCola Divorce Attorney - Mothballs [YouTube] Daisy And The Deadheads - Baby [YouTube] Speedial - 5,000 [...] The post PCP#853… Dead Dogs & Murmurations… appeared first on Pete Cogle's Podcast Factory.

Bob Burg is best known for his book Endless Referrals. But it's his business parable, The Go-Giver (co-authored with John David Mann), that captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller, has sold over a million copies. Since its release, it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight's (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The post #216 – Bob Burg on How to Work With a Co-Author first appeared on Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal.

Shannon, a Charleston native, is a powerhouse: an artist who left art due to its restrictions, a New York City bartender who championed rum when no-one cared about it (spoiler: a lot of people still don't care), the award-winning author of "Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails" and a consultant and ambassador for brands including Denizen Rum, Privateer Rum and Myrtle Bank rum. We sat down in the back room of Porchlight bar in NYC over quite a few rums to talk brand creation, just how crucial the Myrtle Bank hotel was in building "Brand Jamaica", her role in creating their rum brand, drinking the excellent Privateer Rum, and the whole coming-to-NYC-and-winding-up-bartending experience for someone who wanted to be an artist (and who, if you ask me, still is). Enjoy! Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmustipher/Shannon's website: https://www.shannonmustipher.com/Myrtle Bank Rum: https://www.myrtlebankrum.com/ Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries: consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we're only interested in having your client on if they can talk about OTHER things than their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is, for a few hours. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, and we won't supply prepared or sample questions, or listener or “reach” stats, either.) Retain Philip's consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldduff...

A mum from Deal has hit out at a London hospital after receiving a letter booking her son in for an appointment - more than a year after he died.Imogen Holliday was sent an email inviting three-year-old Raffy for a visit to Great Ormond Street exactly 14 months after he'd passed away there.Also in today's podcast, a leading Kent charity is calling on whoever forms the next government to ban so-called no-fault evictions.It was part of the renters reform bill that was going through parliament before the election was called. We've been speaking to Canterbury based Porchlight.A business owner in Rainham says a new red route along the high street is turning customers away.The introduction of the double red lines along the A2 was meant to help enforce existing traffic restrictions and tackle congestion. Find out what one trader's had to say and the response from the local council.A Kent veteran who landed on the beaches of Normandy on D Day is returning there this week to mark the 80th anniversary.Peter Smoothy from Herne Bay was one of 156,000 allied servicemen who took part in the invasion. He'll travel to Normandy thanks to the Taxi Charity which is run by London black cab drivers. Hear from Micky Harris from Longfield who's one of them.And in sport, it was a mixed weekend for Kent after two games in the T20 Blast.The Spitfires beat Middlesex away from home on Friday night, but lost to Hampshire Hawks yesterday.

Okay, this is a big one. We've got New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and all-around extraordinary human, Katherine May talking to us about all things being in process - why it's so hard to slow down, how to be vulnerable, and what knocks us out of the spaces that (if we can have a little faith) help us to flourish. Here's what we discuss in this episode: What keeps us from being curiousWhat makes us fear slowing down The richness and reward of forced fallow periodsHow to trust your own process Disengaging from an outcome-driven worldDid this episode hit a little close to home or interested in our program?Feeling stuck even though you're incredibly self-aware? You're not alone! If you're tired of the gap between what you know and what you actually DO, we'd love to connect. Let's talk about the patterns holding you back and how coaching can get you unstuck and confidently moving towards your goals.Think of us as your catalyst for a rich, impactful life. Ready to step into your boldest potential? Let's talk. Book a free 30-min chat to explore what we can to together: https://savvycal.com/knomii/podcastWant to get in touch?Go to our website at www.knomii.com or email us at podcast@knomii.com or madeline@knomii.com to request a topic, give feedback, or learn more about our 1:1 sessions.Follow Knomii on Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn.Follow and connect with Madeline on Linkedin.Follow and connect with Cynthia on Linkedin.Follow and connect with Maggie on Linkedin.Hosts & GuestsCynthia Garrett, LMHC HostMadeline Farquharson, CPCC HostMaggie Glennon, Coach HostEllen Wallace, Coach HostKatherine May, GuestInformationShow: Being Curious with Knomii (The Knomii Podcast)Published 05/21/2024Season 2Rating: CleanFrequency: Updated Bi-monthlyLength: 52 minEpisode 7Copyright, All rights reservedKatherine May is an internationally bestselling author and podcaster living in Whitstable, UK. Her most recent book, Enchantment became an instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. Her internationally bestselling hybrid memoir Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times was adapted as BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week, and was shortlisted for the Porchlight and Barnes and Noble Book of the Year. The Electricity of Every Living Thing, her memoir...

Have you ever hosted or attended a house-show concert? It's a unique experience, and becoming a host can be really supportive to indie artists. Garret has some exclusive conversations on the topic, plus a rundown of the latest crowdfunding campaigns.--- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---Stephen McNeill - Centerpiece Volume III: Life Togetherhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stephenmcneill/centerpiece-volume-iii-life-together-by-stephen-mcneillPorchlight Network (interview)--https://porchlight.art/https://renewthearts.org/podcast/the-spirit-of-the-porchlight-network/https://www.eventbrite.com/o/porchlight-an-arthospitality-network-33415493477https://renewthearts.org/--- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ---Daniel Wheat - Departure & Arrival - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daniel-wheat/departure-3Jacob Goins - A Spring May Well Up - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jacobgoins/a-spring-may-well-upOlwen Ringrose - Paper Thin - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/parables/paper-thinMikey Powell - The Snowball Chronicles Vol 2: The Mountain Tops the Mess and the Mundane - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themikeypowell/mikey-powell-the-snowball-chronicles-vol-2 Wilder Adkins - All Throughout The Day - https://wilderadkins.bandcamp.com/album/all-throughout-the-dayRobert Vaughn and the Shadows - Songs From the Riverhouse - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/robert-vaughn-riverhouse-remaster-2lp-red-vinyThe Choir/77s Split 7" - https://shop-thechoir.myshopify.com/products/limited-edition-7-45rpm-the-choir-77s-pre-orderManafest - Learning How to Be Human - https://www.manafestkickstarter.com/kickstarter-w-order-form1680266631643Christafari - The Prophet - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/christafari-the-prophet-album-mission-to-japanMike Knott Tribute Film - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaelknott/michael-knott-tribute-filmMicah Bournes - Until The End & A New Beginning - https://www.gofundme.com/f/micahbournesJohn James - Going Public - https://www.gofundme.com/f/johns-new-album-going-publicPFR - Target and the Arrow - https://www.gofundme.com/f/PFR-target-and-the-arrowCary Brege w/ Havenwood - https://renewthearts.org/behind-the-porchlight-havenwood-hosts-embrace-creativity/ -- https://www.instagram.com/havenwoodconcerts/Michelle Patterson - https://www.instagram.com/michellethornberrypatterson/--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Garret GodfreyExecutive Producer - Dave TroutSPONSOR1: Hope Newman Kemp - https://is.gd/hnkkeepspSPONSOR2: Charlie Peacock & Andi Ashworth - https://is.gd/cpbookrrTwitter/X - https://twitter.com/goodpatronFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/crowdfundingchristianmusicGP's email newsletter - https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5dAll songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2024 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - https://utrmedia.org

Paul goes behind the curtain with the stars and director for the upcoming in-concert performances of the Sondheim/LaPine classic: “Sunday in the Park with George,” to be presented by Porchlight Music Theatre at the Studebaker Theater ONLY on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th. Joining in the conversation are the show's stars: Sean Allan Krill (Broadway's […]

Kiera is joined by Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver! In this conversational episode, Kiera and Bob discuss how people can have effective sales conversations with others — even if they don't feel like a sales-driven person. Bob touches on how The Go-Giver came to be, how to utilize sales with patients, how to really believe in what you're selling, and more. About Bob Burg: For 30 years Bob has helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today's top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States president. Although for years he was best known for his book Endless Referrals, it's his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, has sold over a million copies. Since its release it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight's (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot's 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales approaching two million copies. The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he was named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and served on the board of directors of Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida. Episode resources: Read The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Theater lovers looking for a fantastic time will NOT want to miss “Anything Goes” with a phenomenal Porchlight Music Theatre cast and music by the legendary Cole Porter. Joining in the conversation are the incredible Meghan Murphy (playing Reno Sweeney), Luke Nowakowski (playing Billy Crocker), Steve McDonagh (playing Moonface Martin) and Jackson Evans (a riot […]

Did you know the hidden meaning of a red porch light outside of someone's house? Apparently it used to signify something very sexual.

Matthew talks with Artistic Director of Porchlight Music Theatre; Michael Weber. They talk about Candlight Theatre, picking shows, and Porchlight's current production of Anything Goes.

Greg's a top chap and I first met him years ago when he had a brief stint as GM at one of my local bars here in NY. A hospitality refugee, Greg dove deep into the beer world before coming to the dark side of spirits and cocktails, and is now the third leg of the sturdy stool that is the award-winning The Speakeasy podcast, together with its founder Damon Boelte and Sother Teague. Greg is possibly the oldest person on TikTok and as well as that he recently brought real agave syrup to the world (and it is DELICIOUS), so it was high time we sat down in the back room on Porchlight (which was a bit noisy - sorry!) and shot the breeze. Enjoy!Greg on IG: https://www.instagram.com/100proofgreg/Order Ancestral Agave Syrup: https://www.ancestralagave.com/The Speakeasy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iM1x2yL8rbqMXTZlMOmId Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries: consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we're only interested in having your client on if they can talk about OTHER things than their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is, for a few hours. They need to be able to hang. Oh, and we won't supply prepared or sample questions, or listener or “reach” stats, either.) Retain Philip's consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.org Philip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldduffgenever?lang=en www.oldduffgenever.com...

GUest Darren ENvall from The Boat Show but not Michael Weber from Porch Light

Step into the multiverse of Zack Bolotin, owner-operator of Porchlight Coffee & Records on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Not just a cafe, Porchlight is a platform for Zack's varied talents, including graphic design, photography, art curation, book publishing and online retailing. It's also a record label. Listen as Zack describes how his endeavors, admittedly wide-ranging, are anchored in his family's history and an affection for old things. He shares how he incorporated his parents' memorabilia collection into Porchlight's publication "62 Souvenirs: Keepsakes from the 1962 Seattle World's Fair." Zack also recounts his discovery of mid-century architectural photography by Art Hupy published in “Pacific Architect & Builder,” a defunct trade journal produced by Zack's grandfather Roscoe Laing. Reminiscent to Zack of Julius Shulman's contemporaneous work in Southern California, he restored and published a selection of Hupy's photos as "Art Hupy: Architecture and Life in the Pacific Northwest" in collaboration with Docomomo US/WEWA. Accompanying Zack's inspiring stories are songs from an assortment of Porchlight Records' labelmates, among them his collaborative project, Pretty Old, whose tracks blend ruminations on remote motels, fictions by Raymond Carver and memories of roadside attractions. A self-taught entrepreneur, Zack chose to keep his business small, sustainable and anchored in community. His maverick spirit—casual, classically Pacific Northwest—affirms that a livelihood can be both purposeful and expansive. These lighthearted stories uphold Zack's city as a place of goodness. "As much as a city is made by people; it's made by the buildings and businesses that come and go as well; you can't advocate for every single building to stay where it is. You have to pick and choose. There's a balance between preservation and new buildings. That's how it always has been.” ~ Zack Bolotin

In this episode, Billy sits down with Bob Burg, author of a wealth of successful books on sales, marketing, and influence. Of his books, he calls one the cornerstone of his life's work: Adversaries into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence. They explore the themes he outlined in this insightful book, in addition to Bob's primary framework: the Five Principles of Influence. If you've ever wanted to have more influence without resorting to manipulation, this conversation will guide you in the right direction.   Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years, he's helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams communicate their value more effectively, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today's top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes, and political leaders, including a former United States President. Although he was best known for his book Endless Referrals for years, it's his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann), that's captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, makes up over a million of Bob's 2 million total book sales. Since its release, it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight's (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written and HubSpot's 20 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time. Tune in to hear Billy talk with Bob, who's been named one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders by The American Management Association, and named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. What we discussed with Bob: [01:53] – About Bob's dad Mike Burg [02:53] – What ultimate influence means to Bob [04:25] – Who is a genuine influencer [07:16] – The life lesson he learned from his cat, Liberty [10:40] – Basic principle of human nature [13:12] – How he developed his ideas and thoughts [17:43] – The relationship between self-control and character of a person [19:23] – What can we do to control our emotions? [23:30] – Why are clashes of beliefs so critical to an influencer? [26:25] – Setting the proper frame to get desired results Valuable Insights by Bob: Influence is the ability to move a person to the desired action. Great influencers don't try to push their ideas to others. Great influencers attract people. If we want people to take action to go towards the desired outcome, it has to align with what they want. Their values and their goals have to align. As human beings, one of the driving forces within us is freedom, making decisions for our lives. Only when you're the boss of yourself, then you're in the position to take a potentially negative situation and turn it into a win. Make sure that you're the master of your emotions as opposed to your emotions being your master. Notable Quotes: [02:14] – “Tact is the language of strength.” [05:15] – “People do things for their reasons, not our reasons.” [15:54] – “By all means take your emotions along for the ride but make sure you're driving the car.” [17:02] – “Self-control is the very essence of the character.” More from Bob: Bob Burg's Books: The Go-Giver Influencer The Go-Giver A Teacher's Guide to The Go-Giver The Go-Giver Leader Adversaries into Allies Go-Givers Sell More Endless Referrals The Success Formula Bob's Website: https://burg.com/ Connect with Bob on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob https://twitter.com/bobburg https://www.youtube.com/user/burgcommunications https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 166 is here... the boys discuss Garrett's immediate future, Jayna's travel plans, Christmas shopping and gifts, Vargo's continuing internet saga, Freddie no show, Tony is retiring, Vargo's 3 quarter zip, WVU soccer season ended, WVU Women's bball team, Josh dunked on everybody, WVU portal, NCAA waiver ruling and bull@$it, WVU v Drexel, Massuchusetts, Maye not playing in Bowl, College Football Playoffs, millennials, DMV, should NCAA disband, too many decorations and too few, Huggins or Jimbo, and Consensus All-Americans. 

Download the 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success here! So good to be back with more well-being content that ever. In this episode #24, I focus on occupational well-being with International Bestselling Author, Speaker + Coach Bob Burg. We talk about Bob and his co-author John David Mann's incredible book, The Go-Giver, and its profound and powerful 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success. This is how you build a network of “personal ambassadors" as Bob calls them, who are willing to work with you, refer others to you and sing your praises. Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today's top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, has sold over a million copies. Since its release it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight's (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot's 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales approaching two million copies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wendy-tamis-robbins/message

Today Darin sits down with Benjamin Brown, the beverage director at Porchlight. We talk about the parallels between his love of music and bartending, his entry into the New York bar scene, and how he worked his way up to be the beverage director at Porchlight. Then it's a dip into the archives as are joined by the incredible team behind the legendary Northside Festival. They brought with them the singer and performing artist, GABI, who gave us a great chat and a fantastic in-studio performance.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world's top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It's an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Snacky Tunes by becoming a member!Snacky Tunes is Powered by Simplecast.

This episode features Ben Brown of Porchlight. Ben, like so many other hopefuls in the hospitality industry started in an entry level position. Immediately Ben showed promise and the company recognized his ability to make connections with people. In 2015 Porchlight opened and Ben arrived as a bar back and server. He quickly rose through the ranks where today he is the beverage director. Located in Chelsea, Porchlight can accommodate single diners all the way up to large groups. The food is southern inspired. You could call it "Elevated Bar Food". The cocktail menu is vast, outstanding and creative. Ben and the team are setting the trends at one of New York's hottest cocktail bars. 271 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001 - (212) 981-6188 - www.PorchlightBar.com - Instagram Highlights From our Conversation: Union Square Hospitality Group Nick Bennett Sazerac Blue Smoke Method Spirits Boodles Gin Holistic Spirits Company Woody Harrelson Casamigos Chartreuse

Join Linda and her guest, Kamrin Huban, as they explore damaging workplace conflicts and the power of our own voices in navigating such obstacles. Discover how to respond differently by reframing emotions and turning up the volume on our own voices. Learn how our initial response is not the only way forward.  Today's story illustrates how we can push the boundaries of our self-concept and access our untapped potential.  Kamrin is certified on HAIL(TM), a powerful emotional reframing tool presented in my most recent book, Dancing with Disruption. Don't miss this exceptional honest conversation! Kamrin's Bio Kamrin is an Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, building on 20+ years of experience in the Consumer Goods/Fashion industry. She has worked at both multi-billion dollar brands, as well as smaller boutique brands. She has worked in international companies and has been based in the US, Germany, Vietnam and China. She passionately believes that bringing humanness to the workplace is what makes employees more engaged and more efficient. She meets individual employees where they are at and brings them up to where they aspire to be. She can identify a person's unique skill set and capitalize on it for the benefit of the team and the bottom line. She also has years of success building communications bridges; between functional teams, between Corporate offices and Liaison offices and between a Brand and its suppliers. As an executive Coach, Kamrin is able to provide an unbiased “space” for individuals to share their concerns/fears/hopes/ideas, which impacts individuals, executives and teams in positive ways. She provides individualized support for company leaders and for their teams, to ensure an infusion of “humanness and inclusion” while continuing to drive for bottom-line results. Connect with Kamrin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamrin-eriksen-huban-coaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamrinhuban/ Website: https://www.kamrinhuban.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/50-not-dead/id1644420455 Order Linda's 5-star rated 2nd book, Dancing with Disruption at the links below: Amazon here Barnes & Noble here Bookshop.org here Porchlight here Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Learn more here - https://lindarossetti.com/ @ 2018-2023 Linda A. Rossetti. All Rights Reserved.

Bestselling author and hospitality entrepreneur Chip Conley founded the Modern Elder Academy to change the way we think about aging and happiness, and to help people navigate through midlife. The Modern Elder Academy (MEA) has gained international attention for its campus in Baja attracting midlife seekers from around the world with guest teachers like Richard Rhor, Michael Franti and Pico Iyer. Chip's goal is to help others reimagine their lives and discover how to work through transitions, cultivate purpose and own wisdom through experiential curriculums, workshops and wellness retreats. MEA is opening a Santa Fe campus next March.Chip previously served as Airbnb's Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy where he was given the title “Modern Elder” for being someone who is as curious as he is wise. From studying the Gross National Happiness in Bhutan to going on a listening tour to 16 countries while at Airbnb, Chip has led a life of discovery. In today's episode, he details his fascinating journey from starting Joie de Vivre Hospitality at only 25-years-old to helping Airbnb go from a start-up to a billion dollar valuation. As a philosopher, writer and psychologist; he shares his secrets with Melissa for running a successful company. He also reveals the insights he's discovered on aging through decades of experience and gives a sneak peak at his 7th book, Learning to Love MidLife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, coming out next year.  Plus Melissa and Chip talk about the upcoming Indagare Journey at MEA's private beachside enclave in Baja, California taking place next November. To learn more about the Insider Journey, click here. For more information about Chip Conley and his work on navigating midlife visit www.chipconley.com and follow him on Instagram @chipconley. To learn more about Modern Elder Academy, the workshops, and retreats visit www.modernelderacademy.com and follow MEA Instagram @modernelder. To pre-order Chip's newest book Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, launching January 2024, check out Amazon, BookShop, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, or Porchlight. For what to expect on the Indagare Insider Journeys trip Finding Your Flow in Midlife and Beyond at the MEA Campus in Baja, California, click here.

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Julia Bergeron. Our guest, Julia Bergeron is the Writer/Director of the shorts That Last Girl (2023) and Porch Light (2019). She also is a Co-Writer of the Horror feature Murder Van (2023) along with Writer/Director Chad Widgely. Julia talks about those projects and gives tips on how […]

This episode is about Porchlight Book Company and their 2023 Business Book Awards! Becky is joined by Sally Haldorson, Managing Director at Porchlight Books. During the episode, Sally talks about the mission of Porchlight Books, what it's like for an author to work with a bulk retailer, and a shift in the selection process of this year's book awards. During the episode, Sally also shares: About herself, her work in the world, and the work of Porchlight Books. What it means to be a “bulk book retailer.” More details about the Porchlight Business Book Awards and the changes happening this year. When the 2023 Book Awards will be announced, what the submission process is like, and some of the eligibility rules.Some of the benefits of working with Porchlight Books.Advice for authors interested in working with Porchlight Books or other bulk retailers.How Porchlight Books is helping authors who want to sell books to organizations with a dispersed workforce.What authors need to know about partnering with Porchlight Books as they work toward becoming a bestseller. How soon an author should talk to Porchlight Books in advance of their book launch if they're hoping to land on a bestseller list. Don't forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.Please feel free to message Becky at becky@weavinginfluence.com to share your thoughts!

Katherine May is an internationally bestselling author and podcaster based in Whitstable, UK. Her most recent book, Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age became an instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. Her internationally bestselling hybrid memoir Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times was adapted as BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week, and was shortlisted for the Porchlight and Barnes and Noble Book of the Year. The Electricity of Every Living Thing, her memoir of a midlife autism diagnosis, was adapted as an audio drama by Audible. Other titles include novels such as The Whitstable High Tide Swimming Club, and The Best, Most Awful Job, an anthology of essays about motherhood which she edited. Her journalism and essays have appeared in a range of publications including The New York Times, The Observer and Aeon. Katherine's podcast, How We Live Now, ranks in the top 1% worldwide, and she has been a guest presenter for On Being's The Future of Hope series. On this episode, Katherine discusses why enchantment matters, the differences between British and American attitudes toward spirituality, and the magic of connecting to the natural world. Pam also talks about her own enchanted exploration, and answers a listener question about learning the beginning elements of witchcraft. Our sponsors for this episode are Snowy Owl Tea, Bonearrow, The Moon Studio, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, BetterHelp, and Mithras Candle. We also have brand new print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

Police have been searching for a missing Mom and two teens from Springfield, Missouri, for twenty years. The Springfield Three are friends Suzanne Street, Stacy McCall, and Streeter's mother, Sherrill Levitt. The women went missing from Levitt's home. All of their personal belongings, including cars and purses, were left behind. Police say there were no signs of a struggle other than a broken globe on a porch light.    Joining Nancy Grace Today: Nicole Deborde Hochglaube - Criminal Defense Lawyer (Houston TX) and Former Prosecutor; Twitter: @debordelaw Dr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy (Miami Beach, FL); Twitter: @TrialDoc; Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology" Rick Bookout - Former Springfield Police Officer (first officer on scene) Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet;"  Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Anne Roderique-Jones - Writer and Host; Podcast: "The Springfield Three: A Small-Town Disappearance;" Instagram: @anniemarie_, Twitter: @AnnieMarie_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have been searching for a missing Mom and two teens from Springfield, Missouri for twenty years. The Springfield Three are friends Suzanne Street, Stacy McCall and Streeter's mother, Sherrill Levitt. The women went missing from Levitt's home.   All of their personal belongings, including cars and purses, were left behind. Police say there was no signs of a struggle other than a broken globe on a porch light.    Joining Nancy Grace Today: Nicole Deborde Hochglaube - Criminal Defense Lawyer (Houston TX), Former Prosecutor, Twitter: @debordelaw, HoustonCriminalDefense.com  Dr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy (Miami Beach, FL), Panthermitigation.com, Twitter: @TrialDoc, Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology" Rick Bookout - Former Springfield Police Officer (first officer on scene) Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Anne Roderique-Jones - Writer and Host, Podcast: "The Springfield Three: A Small-Town Disappearance" anneroderiquejones.com, Instagram: @anniemarie_, Twitter: @AnnieMarie_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.