Podcasts about Possibility

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, author, columnist, and resilience advocate, whose life has been shaped by profound loss and unexpected turns. They explore what it truly takes to keep moving forward when life doesn't go as planned.   You will learn: How to move through profound grief without letting it define your life Why honesty is the foundation of healing after loss The importance of building the right support system during hard seasons Practical daily practices that help you keep going when everything changes How to hold space for anger, faith, and doubt at the same time What it means to stay possibility-focused, even when life doesn't go as planned Connect with Rebecca Faye Smith Galli HERE. When you purchase  Rebecca's books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:  Morning Fuel: Daily Inspirations to Stretch Your Mind Before Starting Your Day Rethinking Possible: A Memoir of Resilience Rebecca's Book Recommendations: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (20th Anniversary Edition) When Bad Things Happen to Good People Sit Down, God...I'm Angry   Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram   Kristen's TikTok   Have Kristen Speak at Your Event  Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

When life throws you a curveball, do you spiral into fear or step into presence? In this episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, discover how to handle unexpected events without overwhelm, manage anxiety in real time, and shift from panic to clarity using one powerful mindset tool: maybe. Learn how to Stay present during crisis Release the need for certainty Stop catastrophic thinking Let go of control without giving up your power Make flexible plans in uncertain situations Access your calm, wise mind under stress Unexpected challenges such as health scares, family stress, job changes, or difficult news are part of life. The difference is not what happens. It is how you respond. When you embrace uncertainty instead of fighting it, you open yourself to resilience, better decision making, and new possibilities. Maybe everything could still be okay. Maybe you can handle this. Maybe the best is yet to come. Listen now and learn how to stay grounded when life feels unpredictable. Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal.  Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.   Poem: When the Ground Moves This was not the life I ordered. Not the morning I expected. Not the news I was prepared to hear. And yet — here it is. The ground shifts. The air changes. The future rewrites itself in a single breath. My mind wants guarantees. It wants a map, a promise, a clear ending. But life does not offer certainty. It offers moments. And this moment is alive. Alive with choices. Alive with strength I have not yet measured. Alive with something rising in me that fear cannot name. I can collapse into what if. Or I can stand inside what is. I can argue with reality. Or I can meet it. Right here, with my heart open. Uncertainty is not a void. It is a doorway. It asks me to grow larger than my plans. It asks me to trust the part of me that has survived every other hard day. I do not know what happens next. But I know this — I am still here. Breathing. Thinking. Choosing. And that is power. Maybe this bends me. Maybe this builds me. Maybe this leads somewhere I cannot yet imagine. The future is not written. It is waiting. And I will meet it awake.      

If you've been trying to outthink your anxiety - replaying the same thoughts, searching for the perfect solution, telling yourself “once I figure this out, I'll be fine” - this episode will land.Because anxiety doesn't just live in your mind. It lives in your body. And when you try to solve a body experience with logic, you often end up feeding the spiral instead of calming it.I'm joined by Dr Jenn Rapkin (naturopathic doctor + somatic practitioner) to unpack the difference between sitting with the story (rumination, what-ifs, worst-case scenarios) and sitting with the sensation (the actual physical feeling that rises, peaks, and passes). We talk about why your thoughts don't always have your back, why “fixing” can keep anxiety alive, and the simplest way to start working with your body instead of against it.Dr Jenn Rapkin is a naturopathic doctor and somatic practitioner, and the author of The Feeling Muscle: How Felt Emotion Can Help You Sit With and Outlast Hard Feelings.(00:00) Introduction(00:59) Anxiety Lives in the Body(03:22) Sitting With Sensations(07:53) Culture Trains Emotional Avoidance(10:09) Why Feelings Set You Free(14:23) Life Is Meant to Be Hard(17:32) Acceptance Without Giving Up(18:56) Midlife Timeline Panic(21:50) Reframing Time and Possibility(26:32) Detachment Brings Ease and Joy(29:49) Social Media Fuels Comparison(31:00) Presence Over Distraction(32:58) Kids and Screen Culture(35:15) Connection Beats Tech(37:24) Why She Does This Work(40:52) OCD and Mental Health Talk(45:47) The Feeling Muscle Book(48:53) First Steps to Feelings(51:55) Exposure and Doing Hard Things(54:36) Advice and Happiness(56:40) Wrap Up and SupportGet the FREE Move Your Mind Masterclass here:go.nickbracks.com/moveyourmindAccess FREE Move Your Mind training here:https://go.moveyourmind.io/trainingConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Jenn:Website: https://drjennrapkin.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A shackled Nick Reiner smirks in court as he enters a not guilty plea in the slaughter of his famous parents. He's now being represented by a public defender after his high-profile attorney abruptly quit the case. The DA also announced the death penalty is still on the table. A bloodbath in the burbs: A maniac father-in-law slaughters his wife & daughter before being gunned down in a grisly morning rampage. Plus, a Circle-K clerk sued over a jackpot. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Dead Among Beauty, Grace & Possibility, we trace Acts 4:32–37 and 5:1–11. Together, these passages show both the beauty of Spirit-filled unity and the seriousness of living truthfully before God. Authentic faith isn't about appearances—it's about wholehearted devotion.

Listen to this episode of FROM THE ALTAR - Daily Devotional with Pastor Femi Mike Alabi. Success is yours today. Don't forget to share this Daily Devotional with others. ... GOD's Word to lift you up.

Listen to this episode of FROM THE ALTAR - Daily Devotional with Pastor Femi Mike Alabi. Success is yours today. Don't forget to share this Daily Devotional with others. ... GOD's Word to lift you up.

Listen to this episode of FROM THE ALTAR - Daily Devotional with Pastor Femi Mike Alabi. Success is yours today. Don't forget to share this Daily Devotional with others. ... GOD's Word to lift you up.

Update on the Chicago Bears new Stadium. Plus NBA scores

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In the third hour of the show Laurence & Spiegs take calls from Bears fans sharing their thoughts on the possibility of the Bears moving to Indiana

Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press SecretaryTopic: Trump's first Board of Peace meeting Assemblyman Dov Hikind, former New York State Assemblyman and the son of holocaust survivorsTopic: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights antisemitism investigation Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer, a retired senior intelligence operations officer, whistleblower, and President of the London Center for Policy ResearchTopic: Possibility of strikes on Iran; Ongoing peace talks Danny Coulson, Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI and Founding Commander of the FBI Hostage Rescue TeamTopic: Ongoing Nancy Guthrie investigation Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox News Channel and the author of "The Trial Of The Century"Topic: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest; Mark Zuckerberg; other legal & political news of the day Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes FoundationTopic: World's largest aircraft carrier heads toward the Middle EastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 84, ACT 1: Ania Upstill - Creative Space for Possibility by Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie

Welcome to Episode 159 of Praestabilis: Excellence in Marketing Welcome to Episode #159 of “Praestabilis: Excellence in Marketing” In this episode,the topic is “Artificial Intelligence: Have You Embraced This Tool?” I love AI and began learning how to use it at the beginning of 2023. Many people are fearful of AI and imagine that it will be negative for the world. Now I write books and create courses using artificial intelligence and can’t imagine living without it. Where do you stand on this topic that has become so controversial? Would you be open to me interviewing you about this? I am sharing a live session of my “Really Simple Authority Blogging” ongoing training course with you and know you will benefit from the marketing strategies I am sharing and teaching here. Be sure to connect with me at https://ConnieRagenGreen.com or on X at https://x.com/ConnieGreen so I may serve you in the areas where my help could make a huge difference in your results. I’m going to share with you how much fun I’m having with creating simple courses using AI (Artificial Intelligence) in about 30 minutes. I know you can do the same thing. Keep it simple, and add the short course you create to a page on your existing website/blog. In this episode I’m discussing how to use keywords and search engine optimization (SEO) to grow your business. Your prospects and future clients, customers, and colleagues are waiting to connect with you, but if they can’t find you online it will never happen. Make it simple for your target audience to find you by using the keywords and phrases they are most likely to be searching for on Google, Bing, and the other search engines. The Power and Gift of Change”- We are all changing throughout each day, and I think we must embrace this change in order to grow and move forward. Changing can take many forms, and if you look back through your life you will come to understand that you are not the same person you were even a year ago. Here is a quote about this you may resonate with… “Growth lives outside the comfort zone. If it feels uncomfortable, you’re probably doing it right.” ~ Marie Forleo I believe that our businesses are based on the concept of serving others. When you start on online (or even a brick and mortar) business, your goal is to serve others with what you know and to benefit in multiple ways, including by earning an excellent income. I’m sharing several examples in this podcast about my own and experiences with clients over the years. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This morning I was reading the message written by outgoing Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. In it, he stated that his “parting prescription” for the American people is to cultivate a strong sense of community to help themselves and others. He added, “Relationships, service, and purpose are the time-tested triad of fulfillment that stands in contrast to wealth, fame, and power which define the modern-day triad of success.” Here are some other questions I want you to ask yourself: What is your commitment to yourself and to others close to you? Why are you focused on the things that are taking up your time? When will you begin to focus on goals that will allow you to create and leave a legacy? Whom do you trust to get you there? Perhaps my “Monthly Mentoring Program” is right for you. Motivation and Inspiration: What It Takes to Get Your Spark Back” During 2024 I went through a period where I wasn’t as motivated as I had been accustomed to being for many years. This gave me time to explore why I was feeling this way and to hopefully learn something that would help others. My inspiration to do all of the things I love in my business, including writing, creating, marketing, and mentoring was waning and I wasn’t sure why. Within a couple of months I was back on track and this is what I learned… Life isn’t easy, but then it isn’t supposed to be. Being challenged in so many ways on a regular basis makes us stronger and perhaps more appreciative and grateful for what we already have and what we know we can achieve if we believe in ourselves and have even one other person who knows we are special and tells us that as often as possible. Marie Forleo wrote a book titled “Everything Is Figureoutable” – https://ConnieLoves.me/FigureOutAble – Her precept is that if you’re having trouble solving a problem or reaching a dream, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you haven’t yet installed the one belief that changes everything. I’m at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com and want to hear from you on this topic, or on anything else. “Merging Your Life with Your Business” as a strategy. We aren’t creating a business we need a vacation from. Instead, we’re creating a “lifestyle by design” where we have the time and financial freedom to live in a way that few people are able to, and with choices around everything we do. If you’ve met me in person, heard me on my podcast, or read any of my books, you know that I am a very positive person. No matter what situation or circumstances arises, I truly believe there will always be a positive outcome on the horizon, and sooner rather than later. But I wasn’t always this way. This is a journey that continues… My first year online was 2006, and very quickly I connected with people I’m still part of a Mastermind with in Austin, Texas. I was invited to speak at an event there a couple of years later. It was hosted by Joe Vitale and Mendhi Audlin was also there. She shared a concept she had come up with that she calls “What If… UP!” The premise is that there is truly a silver lining in everything negative that occurs. I liken this to Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. My precept and general rule for life is that we can achieve anything we want and feel that we deserve. Others want to help us to achieve our goals, but many times we get in their way by telling ourselves stories that aren’t true. Mendhi’s precept aligns with mine, and a year or so after I first met her she published a book on this… “What If It All Goes Right?: Creating a New World of Peace, Prosperity & Possibility” by Mendhi Audlin reveals the secret to turning possibilities into a tangible reality. It works! https://ConnieLoves.me/WhatIfUp I’m discussing the importance of being willing to “Better Your Best” during this new year, as well as recommending that this be the year you finally embrace AI – Artificial Intelligence – for your business. I have been a student of and someone who uses AI almost daily since February of 2022, and I’m learning from experts Andy O”Bryan and Denise Wakeman in their ongoing AI Success Club. Asking “How Are You Defining Success?” Creating a business as an entrepreneur allows you to live a lifestyle by design, with both time freedom and financial freedom. Think about how you want to live each day and then take action to make it happen. Over the years I’ve changed many things, while others have remained the same. Instead of making changes just for the sake of change, think about what you could change up and what makes sense to remain at least mostly the same. Years ago, I used to put together my blog posts on a single topic, like copywriting or list building or creation digital products into a simple document that I referred to as a ‘Focus Guide’ and gave them away to my list and to my prospects. Each of these documents contained resources and an ‘About the Author’ page that helped me to build my credibility, visibility, and profitability. For the first time ever, I am recommending that you write a book about yourself, your niche topic, and how you serve others. I first did this in 2009 and now I have written and published twenty-eight full-length, non-fiction books on the topics of entrepreneurship, personal, development, and authorship. Life can be messy. Are their ways you can keep moving forward when your personal life is turning upside down? Yes! Finding joy in helping and serving others, as well as compartmentalizing what is currently going on in your life are just two of the ways to deal with change and situations outside of your control. I recommend that you choose two social media platforms to use for the sole purpose of helping your prospects find and connect with you online. My favorite is X – formerly known as Twitter, and I also use LinkedIn and YouTube as my favorite social media sites to grow my business. Please connect with me on these sites and let me know how I may best serve you as you build and grow your profitable business. Is your list of what you are willing to do longer than your list of what you don’t want to do? I recommend a mile-long “to-do” list and a daily schedule of no more than four things that you will work on each day in your business. Find a mentor who believes in you and get started with creating a lifestyle by design that you want and deserve. I’m recommending James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” – https://ConnieLoves.me/AtomicHabits – as a book to help you alleviate your fears. We all have hopes, dreams, goals, and fears regarding our life experiences. I have found that if we build up our confidence and have faith that everything will turn out in a way that will be beneficial to all, we can continue to move forward without negative effects. Having an online business requires confidence. These are some questions to ask yourself: Who will you serve? What are your prospects pain points? What’s your idea? How will it be created, and then delivered? How will you sell it online? Creating a simple product or online course is the beginning of living a lifestyle by design. Reach out to me any time at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you’d like to know more about getting started as an online entrepreneur. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My first online course back in 2006 was a simple one with three audio trainings and a workbook. Then, I began creating more sophisticated, but not more complicated courses. I’ve used the “Really Simple” branding for many courses at least 25 times, as well as using other terms and phrases based on the keywords I am optimizing for with each new course. Having your own online course on a topic you want to become known for will give you leverage to grow your business exponentially over time. It’s interesting to me that we as humans sometimes take things for granted that later on we know we should have appreciated in the moment. What I’m referring to here is having an online business you can run from home, or from anywhere in the world. There’s a window of opportunity that isn’t always open, and right now this window is wide open to everyone. A lot of it depends upon economic factors. I almost went back to graduate school two years ago to study economics, but decided against it because of the film and television writing I’m pursuing, but that’s a story for another time. Someone I work closely with had posted this quote from Richard Branson the other day: “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” This does NOT apply to online business, but instead refers to starting a physical, brick and mortar business. I know several people in both of my cities who borrowed against their homes, cashed out retirement savings, and sold family heirlooms to start businesses in the community, only to go bankrupt a couple of years later. What I’m saying here is that this is the time to get your online business off the ground and up and running profitably. It’s so inexpensive in comparison, and the biggest expense I incur is what I pay mentors to guide me in the right direction. Yes, I still have a mentor and recommend you do as well. This isn’t coaching, but instead a personal relationship you’ll build over time that could lead to strategic alliance partnerships and lifelong friendships. I’m at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you want to know more about mentoring with me. The four widely accepted learning modalities (or modes) are known by the acronym VARK: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic. They are sometimes inaccurately referred to as “learning styles” which implies that each learner has a “style” of learning that should be maximized in all learning situations. Focusing on consistency, productivity, and creativity makes sense for all online entrepreneurs in 2024. I’m also sharing some effective and time-proven strategies with you here that will make a difference in your business, as well as in your personal life experience. Each day I focus on writing, creating, marketing, and teaching/learning/mentoring. My writing began as short and simple blog posts and blossomed into more than twenty-five full-length books. My writing is my oeuvre, my body of work that is my legacy to family, friends, colleagues, and those who follow me. During 2023 I wrote and published more than 400 thousand words. This breaks down to one full-length book, Self-Directed: Inspire, Motivate, and Empower Yourself to the Greatness That Lies Within; the current book on marketing that is more than halfway written; 8 short reports on topics of interest to the people I work with online; one hundred thirty-eight blog posts on three different blogs I maintain; and 382 email messages to my online community. These are  practical strategies for effective time management, emphasizing the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life. Achieving work-life harmony requires effective time management strategies that allow you to balance professional and personal responsibilities. Here are some strategies to help you manage your time more efficiently: 1. Set Clear Priorities: Identify your most important tasks and priorities for both work and personal life. Focus on what truly matters and allocate time accordingly. 2. Use a Time Management System: Choose a time management system that works for you, whether it’s a digital tool like Todoist or Trello, or a physical planner. Organize tasks, set deadlines, and track your progress. Schedules vs To-Do Lists 3. Prioritize Tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix: Categorize tasks into four quadrants: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor important. Prioritize tasks based on these categories. 4. Batch Similar Tasks: Group similar tasks together and tackle them during specific time blocks. This reduces the mental load of switching between different types of activities. 5. Time Blocking: Allocate specific blocks of time to different activities. This includes work tasks, personal commitments, and breaks. Stick to the schedule as much as possible. 6. Learn to Say No: Be selective about taking on new commitments. Saying no when necessary helps you avoid over-committing and allows you to focus on your existing priorities. 7. Delegate When Possible: Delegate tasks that others can handle. This applies to both professional and personal responsibilities. It’s okay to ask for help. 8. Practice the Two-Minute Rule: If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. This prevents small tasks from piling up and becoming overwhelming. 9. Limit Multitasking: Focus on one task at a time. Multitasking can reduce efficiency and increase stress. Complete one task before moving on to the next. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ You’re starting a conversation with your emails, and building a relationship with your prospects, customers, and clients over time. I’ve been online as an entrepreneur, marketer, and writer since 2006, and while much has changed, I believe that more has remained the same. Here, I’m discussing how we marketed in those early days, and why email marketing still remains top of mind. Most recently, I’ve co-hosted an Advanced Email Marketing Conference with Ellen Finkelstein. In April of 2023, I hosted my latest live marketing event in Los Angeles, and more recently I’ve hosted my Santa Barbara Retreat for those I mentor and teach. But like everyone else, I began by attending live events, and eventually virtual events in order to find my voice, connect with other like-minded people, and learn more about building and growing my online business. Guerilla marketing is a way to drive publicity and, as a result, brand awareness by promoting using unconventional methods designed to evoke surprise, wonder, or shock. Guerrilla marketing is the creating use of novel or unconventional methods in order to boost sales or attract interest in a brand or business. These methods are often low- or no-cost and involve the widespread use of more personal interactions or through viral social media messaging. This marketing method has increased in popularity with the rise of ubiquitous mobile and connected technologies that can amplify messaging and focus on target groups of consumers. Some consumers may be more attracted by guerrilla marketing campaigns as they may be more interesting and daring, while others may be turned off because of the perceived “disruptive” aspects of this style of marketing. Please subscribe and leave me a review. And connect with me at https://ConnieRagenGreen.com. Find out more about me HERE. Becoming an online entrepreneur was the best decision I ever made. I’ve been online since 2006 and now help others all over the world to do the same or something similar. We all have times where we are feeling a little down, lost, or confused. Life isn’t easy, and no one makes it out alive! These are my recommendations for how to get back on track and feeling more happy and optimistic about your future… Write! Whether you’re already a writer or are just beginning to think about sharing your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with others, writing makes sense. I write every single day and publish much of my writing as blog posts, short reports, and full-length books. Writing opens your mind to what you want in the future, by allowing you to explore the past through your memories. You can also retell and reframe your stories in a way that will serve you going forward. Start a new project! I usually create products and courses as new projects, but this can also manifest as something you build or create with your hands. I have family members on two continents that love to put together complex jigsaw puzzles. They look forward to these as a new project on a regular basis. Volunteer! Before I started my online business, I promised myself I would volunteer my time and donate money to charitable causes… as soon as I had the time and the money to do so. Once I had my own business, I realized that I had some time and a little money to do this all along. Spend time with new people! As a part of the volunteering I now do regularly, I’ve spent time with very young children, veterans, women starting over after being in a domestic violence situation, and more. This work continues to make a difference in my life. As you can see, there are many ways to get back to your “Why?” and I hope this has been helpful to you. What’s the best niche topic to cover in your blog? I know you don’t what to hear me say “It depends.” so I won’t. Lean in, and I’ll share the very best niche for you, and it’s one that is also the most profitable, will feel more like you’re just having fun, will never go out of style, and will be the one that has absolutely zero competition. Which niche topic and target audience could it possibly be? I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. I learned when I began online 17 years ago that the best niche for anyone is the one that makes your heart sing and is probably a topic you take for granted. I had been teaching school for twenty years and my students were mostly Spanish and Tagalog native speakers. I told them if they wrote just a few sentences every single day – weekends, holidays, and school breaks included – their writing would improve. Those who followed my advice excelled, while those who didn’t floundered. During all those years, I seldom wrote anything unless it was required for my work as a teacher or for my part-time work in real estate. Fast forward to 2006, and I realized not only that I needed to write in order to succeed online, but also that what I’d done with my students would apply here as well. My niche for the next eighteen months was around helping others to write, publish, market, and sell eBooks. I wrote one on real estate farming – choosing and area close to home to connect with people who may need your services – as an example and sold it on my website. Back then, you had to sell eBooks on your own websites, as Amazon had not yet entered the world of self-publishing. My niche and website became “eBook writing and marketing secrets” and this topic took me to six figures. I was learning right along with the people who were learning and buying from me. I then moved that site over to https://ConnieRagenGreen.com to make a name for myself and to branch out to other topics. The bottom line is that you must begin by sharing what you already know something about and love. Blogging is the direct path to the visibility, credibility, and profitability you wish to have in your business. In my business, every idea begins as a blog post. This is where I think and research and brainstorm what’s on my mind in the very beginning. The blog post is ground zero for what could, and many times does become a product, course or program. Blog posts, while based on your idea, can be created with original content, private label (PLR) rights content, guest content, or curated content. While I immediately share my published posts on social media as “micro content” you’ll want to wait at least 24 hours before syndicating your content on Medium. I also teach this syndication strategy in my popular and ongoing Syndication Optimization training program. Next up in your content creation and content marketing strategy is a short report, which you may sell online or give away as a lead magnet. I teach all of this in my Really Simple Short Reports training. This is what we refer to as “cornerstone” content that is extremely valuable. The final step is creating “authority content” by publishing your writing as a Kindle or paperback book to increase your visibility and build your reputation as an expert on your topic. I typically discuss time management and productivity in regards to entrepreneurs, marketers, and authors, and I’ve even co-authored a bestselling book on this topic, entitled “Time Management Strategies for Entrepreneurs: How to Manage Your Time to Increase Your Bottom Line” where we outline in great details the steps you may take to reach a level of optimal productivity and time management as an entrepreneur. But what about everyone else? Doesn’t every person deserve to live the lifestyle they want and deserve, where they enjoy financial freedom and the time to enjoy every moment to the fullest? Of course they do, and that’s what I’m sharing during this podcast. When I began online as a new entrepreneur in 2006, I realized immediately I would need help with technology and graphics, as these were the areas where I had no experience or talent. I bartered for these services for the first year or so, and then began to put together a team of people to support me so my business could grow. When I look back over my lifetime, I see that I have always had a team supporting me, whether it was while I worked as a classroom teacher, or in real estate as a broker and residential appraiser. Even while I was growing up, I was surrounded by people who supported me, from family, friends and neighbors to teachers, clergy, and people in the community. Put together your team and watch your business grow exponentially! When it comes to your visibility as an entrepreneur, where may we find you to see what you’re doing? This expert status comes from your writing, videos and audios, and your social media presence on the most active platforms for your target audience. My three popular and active blogs are at ConnieRagenGreen.com, HugeProfitsTinyList.com, and at MondayMorningMellow.com. Credibility is about what you already know and what you are learning. We all started our online businesses as adults, so we brought our knowledge and experiences with us. It made sense for me to help people write, market, and publish eBooks in the beginning, because I had worked as a classroom teacher for twenty years prior to coming online, and was learning about marketing and self-publishing. Profitability means that you must ask “What’s for sale?” every day in your business. Create your own simple products and courses, recommend others with affiliate marketing, and look into buying the resale rights to sell other people’s products as your own like I continue to do in my own business. The final part of this information on your expert status as an entrepreneur includes productivity, consistency, and attention to detail. Get everything in place as quickly as possible, and your online business is sure to grow exponentially! During my first couple of years online, beginning in 2007 I connected with mentors Alex Mandossian and Raymond Aaron. When I inquired as to what they were doing together as strategic alliance partners, they gave me a brief explanation and told me that I was not yet ready to move up to this level. Over the next two years they helped me to grow and elevate my business and my mindset as an online entrepreneur so that I could connect with others in this way. Seek out the people and groups you wish to be involved with and show them that you have moved past tactics and on to strategies. It will make all the difference and as you uplevel everything you’re doing online in your business, your free time and disposable income will increase exponentially! When I work with people in my Incubator Mastermind Mentoring program, the goal is to move them into position to become a strategic alliance partner with me and others to share their message in a bigger way. WHY did you choose the career you started your working life with? WHY did you get married, have children, and move into your first home? WHY did you make the conscious decision to leave your career at some point and start your business? WHY do you want to be an author or entrepreneur, or coach? WHY do you get up every single day and do the work required to become more successful on an ongoing basis? Everyone must have a WHY and there are no right or wrong answers here. But if you find yourself unmotivated to work or if you find yourself procrastinating on projects, then it's time to re-examine the main reason for your business. Name Your Reason – or Your WHY – for Starting a Business Focusing on your WHY can help motivate you, so write down your reason for starting a business on a regular basis. Did you want to fill your free time? Did you want to earn some play money or contribute to the family finances? Did you want to pay the medical bills of an aging parent or a sick child? Did you want to pay for your child's higher education or private school tuition? In my case, my answer to “what's your why?” was always around having enough income to live life on my terms. Over time, I came to the realization that every choice I was making, and each time I could not do something that had meaning for me, was all related to me needing to earn a paycheck or a commission from the classroom teaching and real estate work I was involved with each day. I missed just about every family event, vacation, and other activities because I was working 60 or more hours a week in order to cover my bills and other expenses. I wasn't angry or resentful because I believed that I didn't deserve to have a better life during those decades. This all changed in 2005 when I began reading books and attending events based on self improvement and personal development principles. Writing these reasons down – no matter what they are because every person's WHY will be different – should help motivate you to work hard. You should feel driven to make your business a success. You should be willing to tackle things outside your comfort zone because you know the end result will help your business. If you're not feeling motivated, then you need to dig deeper. I worked closely with a woman who was struggling to make her online business become profitable, and she continued to tell me that she had no problems or struggles in her life, currently or during her younger years. Then, one day she told me about her granddaughter who had passed away at age twelve and the floodgates opened. We got to the bottom of things, she discovered her why, and her business grew by leaps and bounds, almost overnight! Be Open and Willing to Examine Your Inner Feelings Life is fluid and ever-changing so it stands to reason that your WHY would change over time as well. Even if you started your business because you didn't know what to do once your kids were in full day school, you can change that WHY to something more meaningful now. A mentor once shared with me that she started a service business because she was a single mom and needed to earn money to survive. She was responsible for lodging, food, and clothing for herself and her child. She didn't have anyone to rely on except herself. THIS is enough to make you cry and to hustle for work, knowing that if she wasn't working, she wasn't eating. What are you passionate about that will get you hustling? Are you passionate about a cause or charity that can benefit from your financial assistance? Do you need to pull yourself up out of financial despair? Don't be afraid to own that reason and fight for your business. This is how you will continue to get closer to understanding and recognizing the answer to “what's your why?” Don't be Afraid to Switch Business Gears to Discover Your “Why” One of my mentees admitted to me early on that even though she has been in a service business for over ten years, that she hadn't been motivated to create any classes or products as a source of passive income. She blamed her indecision on a lack of new ideas and a feeling and belief that everything she knew had already been said and done, but I questioned if it was because she didn't feel attached to her particular niche of online marketing. After some more discussion, she agreed and has since modified her services that align better with what she enjoys. I still suggested that she explore a deeper WHY but this is a step in the right direction. Plenty of businesses add or subtract products or services or modify their mission statement. If something about your business doesn't feel right, don't be afraid to make changes. I'm bestselling author and online entrepreneur Connie Ragen Green, and now I can confidently answer the question “What's your why?” with enthusiasm and conviction. My “why” is around the concept of helping others to achieve their goals and dreams with writing and having a profitable online business so they may follow their dreams and passions without having to do work that doesn't make their heart sing or worry about meeting all of their financial obligations with grace and ease. You can double your productivity and be success with a business, or with anything you choose to accomplish in your life, if you are willing to implement what you learn and take decisive action on a consistent basis. Many people come to me to learn how to successful and profitable as an online entrepreneur. But some of them end up saying “I already know that” and moving on to something else. I know that I am able to do more than I ever thought would be possible in my life because I am willing to learn, implement, course correct, ask questions, take massive action and keep moving forward with consistency. Others may be smarter or more knowledgeable, but if they hesitate to take action they will not achieve the results they are hoping for in their business or with anything else. As long as you are specific and intentional with what you want to achieve, you can do it all as an entrepreneur, just not all at once. And we must throw perfection out the window. I have a new saying… The more perfecter your goal, the less purfeckt your results. “Everything we do in our lives is preparing us for something that will arise in the future, even though we don’t yet know what that will be.” ~ Connie Ragen Green Our stories are the fabric of our life. A story sets you apart from everyone else, makes you unique and memorable, and is all you have when it's all said and done. When I was a young child a neighbor girl, seven or eight years old at the time, interrupted my mother in the middle of a story she was telling to ask, “Why do you have so many stories?” My mother hardly skipped a beat, informing the girl that “You'll have stories too, when you get older.” On that evening a part of me became a storyteller in training. Sure enough, it wasn't long before I was telling stories about everything from what I did in school that day to what happened in the neighborhood. I wore my storyteller's hat with pride and now I see that this one aspect of my life was preparing me for what I now do in my business and derive great joy from every single day. The word “praestabilis” is from the Latin and means outstanding, excellent, and extraordinary and this is the goal for you as you make your way in the online world. It took me until age 50 to step into the light and live an empowered life. I achieved this by leaving a job – classroom teaching – and a career as a real estate broker and appraiser to come online as an entrepreneur. I have no regrets about waiting so long, as everything unfolds once we are open to receiving it. There are three top strategies to help you move closer to an empowered life and they include… Writing – Every day, I want you to write! This includes blog posts, outlines, emails to your prospects, clients, and potential joint venture partners. Also, write short reports and white papers to show others who you are and what you know. Finally, write a book to solidify your expertise in your niche, and follow that up with additional books over time. Writing is crucial to our process of standing out from the crowd by sharing what we know and believe. Reach out to me if you’re interested in coming aboard for my “10 Week Author” program. Recent posts on my three blogs are at: “Broken Compass Stories We Tell Ourselves” – https://mondaymorningmellow.com/broken-compass-story/ “The eBook That Changed My Life” – https://hugeprofitstinylist.com/ebook-that-changed-my-life/ “Marketing Secrets from Creative Sources” – https://connieragengreen.com/marketing-secrets-from-creative-sources/ Speaking – I was the reluctant speaker, but once I got past my fears and insecurities you can’t get the microphone away from me. Speak about yourself and your topic to anyone who will listen. I began by speaking at my Rotary Club and I continue to recommend service organizations as a way to break in to speaking. Now I speak all over the world, in person and virtually on a variety of topics. Masterminding – Connecting with others for the sole purpose of reaching your full potential is crucial to life success. Find a Mastermind group to join, or start your own by inviting thought leaders to connect with you in this way. I have a group called the Incubator Mastermind that may be of interest to you. Hopefully, you can see that what I’m sharing with on each podcast will make a difference for you as you build and grow your business as an entrepreneur, author, and marketer. Make sure to think of marketing as a priority and get into the habit of sharing your best ideas and resources with the people who are on their way to becoming your raving fans! I’m always just an email away at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you’d like to connect with me. I promise to help you keep it simple while you grow your online business. Get started with your own eBook empire by learning how to write an eBook from the person who continues to guide me along this lucrative journey. Take a look at How to Write and Publish Your Own eBook…in as Little as 7 Days from expert and author Jim Edwards. Thank you for this opportunity to serve you as I share my beliefs, perceptions, and experiences as an author, online entrepreneur, and marketing strategist with you. Marketing has become the joy of my life as I continue to learn, grow, and share concepts with others. I'm bestselling author, marketing strategist, and online entrepreneur Connie Ragen Green and I would love to connect further with you to help you to achieve your goals. If you are interested in learning how to optimize the syndication of your content, please take a look at my popular Syndication Optimization training course and consider coming aboard to increase your visibility, credibility, and profitability.The post Praestabilis – Excellence in Marketing – 159 first appeared on Connie Ragen Green Podcast.The post Praestabilis – Excellence in Marketing – 159 appeared first on Connie Ragen Green Podcast.

This month in A Culture of Possibility Eugene van Erven discusses his adventures in international popular theatre: adventures that carried him on a journey that led to the founding of ICAF in Rotterdam.   A CULTURE OF POSSIBILITY EPISODE 61 | FEBRUARY 20 | 2026   PARTICIPANTS Eugene van Erven | Arlene Goldbard | François Matarasso   COMMENTARY On episode 61 of A Culture of Possibility cohosts Arlene Goldbard and François Matarasso talk with Eugene van Erven, a founder of The International Community Arts Festival (ICAF) in Rotterdam, the 10th edition of which is coming right up in March. There's still time to register! Eugene talks about his long and varied adventures in international popular theater leading to the creation of ICAF, offering a fascinating and inspiring account of a life dedicated to cultural democracy.   BOOKS by Eugene van Erven 1988 Radical People's Theatre. Indiana University Press 1992 The Playful Revolution. Theatre and Liberation in Asia. Indiana University Press 2001 Community Theatre, Global Perspectives. Routledge 2012 Community Arts Dialogues. Treaty of Utrecht Foundation   REFERENCES ICAF Rotterdam: https://icafrotterdam.com/ Eugene's blog: https://eugenevanerven.wordpress.com/  

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In 1981, Atari quietly launched the Atari Program Exchange, opening its doors to hobbyists, students, and programmers who did not work inside the company walls. In this episode, we explore how Dale Yocum's scrappy mail order catalog became a proving ground for ideas that Atari's traditional publishing arm would never have touched. We trace the rise of programs like My First Alphabet, Eastern Front, Caverns of Mars, Typo Attack, Getaway, and Dandy, following how bedroom projects turned into bestsellers, careers, and even arcade inspiration. Our conversation also looks at the Atari Star awards, the culture shift inside the company, and why the exchange quietly disappeared during the crash of 1983. Join us as we flip through the catalog and rediscover the Atari Program Exchange on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.Read transcript

Every creative journey starts the same way. Excitement. Possibility. Momentum. And then — somewhere between the spark and the breakthrough — it gets hard. The novelty fades. The results slow down. Doubt gets louder. And that's when most of us go looking for certainty. Better gear. Better tactics. The "right" answers. But what if the discomfort isn't a sign you're off track? What if it's proof you've finally reached the part that actually matters? In this episode, I break down why the messy middle — that stretch between starting and mastering — is where your identity gets forged. Why we hide in measurable answers when we're uncomfortable. And how to reconnect with the love that made you begin in the first place. Because the middle isn't a detour. It's the proving ground. In this episode: Why creators obsess over tools when the work gets uncomfortable The psychological comfort of "right answers" What the messy middle really is How to develop internal clarity instead of chasing certainty Why remembering your origin story can reset everything If you're in a season where the work feels heavy, this is your reminder: discomfort doesn't mean you're failing. It often means you're growing. Until next time, stay close to the craft — and remember, the part you're tempted to escape might be the part that's shaping you most.

Have you ever wanted a second chance at life? Have you ever wished that you could step into a new identity for yourself? If so, I'm here to tell you that it is possible, but it requires a few actions on your part, with the first and most important being the belief that change is possible. Once you have this pillar it gets easy, requiring that you reflect on who you've been, integrate your lessons, and choose a new identity. In this episode I share how stepping into a new version of my espresso gave me the perfect metaphor for stepping into a new life. Change is possible and you can do it. Are you willing? Watch the live broadcast [HERE] and don't forget to subscribe!

In this episode, we explore a powerful question. Where is your happy hour? Why do we place our peace and joy in a time to come? After the promotion. After the approval. After the uncertainty clears. If you struggle with anxiety about the future, overthinking, or feeling like you are just getting through the day, this episode is for you. You will learn: How we give our joy away to future fears How to stay present even when life feels uncertain A simple maybe practice to calm anxiety How to create more peace in everyday life You do not need to know what will happen next. You need to be here. If you have been worrying about work, AI, relationships, money, or the unknown, this conversation will help you come back to your inner garden and create more happy hours now. Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.      

Author : Angela Liu Narrator : Rebecca Wei Hsieh Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published in Worlds of Possibility in February 2024. Image by Pfeilgiftfeder from Pixabay Firecrackers on 28 Mott Street by Angela Liu The children wield firecrackers as they enter the old shop on Mott Street. Copper wind […] Source

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A stiff back and aching leg can look like a simple lower spine problem until the real culprit hides higher up. We share Diane's journey from conservative care to targeted injections and, finally, two precisely timed surgeries that unlocked lasting relief. Along the way, our interventional pain specialist and neurosurgeon walk through how they think, starting with imaging and exam, testing hypotheses with blocks and epidurals and only then decide whether surgery is the safest, most effective move.You'll hear how short-lived relief from medial branch blocks, rhizotomy, and epidural injections became a diagnostic signal, not a failure. The turning point came with a second MRI that revealed severe cervical stenosis compressing the spinal cord, an insight that explained leg symptoms and shifted priority to neck surgery first. We break down why the cervical spine often takes precedence, how operating where the danger is highest can also calm symptoms elsewhere and why “smallest effective surgery” often beats a bigger, hardware-heavy approach.For more content from Centra Health check us out on the following channels.YouTubeFacebookInstagramTwitter

If you long for deep, joyful connection in new places or just want permission to bring your whole self to every friendship and opportunity, this episode is for you.In this soul-nourishing episode, I sit down with my vibrant friend Alice Tenjiwe Kabwe to unpack our unlikely friendship, sparked at a Nonviolent Communication retreat in Nairobi. From braids and belly laughs to creating space for vulnerability, we dive into the magic that happens when you lead with curiosity, courage, and authentic self-awareness, anywhere in the world! Together, we explore how to embrace your superpowers, stop overgiving, and choose connection with intention.Watch This If:Are seeking to build authentic connections (even in unfamiliar places)Want to harness your “helper” or “systems-thinker” superpowers without feeling drainedAre navigating the multicultural, immigrant, or third-culture experienceCrave more joy, playfulness, and lightness in your relationshipsNeed a permission slip to own your worth, celebrate your gifts, and set mindful boundaries Episode Highlights (with Timestamps):00:00 Welcome & My First Impressions of Alice 02:33 A Friendship Sparked by Sisterhood (and Locs!) 07:31 Finding Lightness & Joy—Even When Conversations Get Deep 15:54 Cultural Translation: How Alice Opened My World in Kenya 17:53 Why We're Compelled to Help—and How to Choose Wisely 26:37 Childhood Roots & Middle Child “Superpowers” 31:44 Turning Your Service Into a Choice (Not a Compulsion) 39:41 Letting Go of Needing Validation 48:57 Building Community With Intention as an Expat & Professional 54:56 Making Room for What You Want—And Actually Receiving It 59:44 Parenting, Possibility & Watching Others Grow 1:05:03 Trusting Your Path, Letting Go of Pressure 1:11:59 Recap, Gratefulness, and Lasting ConnectionWhat You'll Learn:How to spot (and sustain) relationships that spark joy, growth, and belongingA fresh approach to using your “helping” gifts intentionally, rather than compulsivelyWays to honor your story—cultural, professional, and familial—when building your circles of influenceSimple practices to become more self-aware and tuned into your own needsWhy reframing your “superpower” is the key to thriving—and not burning out—in service to othersContact Information: Guest: Alice KabweInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicekabwe/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetenjiwekabwe/ Host: Valerie HopeWebsite: https://www.valeriehope.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehope/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHopeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnecttoJoyProduction Support: Lucy Hope - Podcast Editing, Copy, and Publishing. #CircleOfHopePodcast #MeaningfulConnections #FriendshipAcrossCultures #ServiceLeadership #PersonalGrowth #CulturalAmbassador

NBC Sports Matt Maiocco joins Papa & Silver on 49ers offseason: Does Aiyuk have any trade value or are team just waiting for him to get cut? Could Mac Jones be on the move before the draft?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The headlines are buzzing — QVC may be facing bankruptcy, and the future of America's most iconic shopping networks hangs in the balance. What went wrong, and what comes next for QVC and HSN? In this episode, we dive deep with Marvin Segel, son of QVC founder Joe Segel, to uncover the story behind the headlines and explore what this could mean for the future of televised retail as we kick off 2026 with a major conversation.

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Robin Heffernan, PhD, started Empassion during the COVID-19 pandemic to help support people with hospice and palliative care in their last year of life. During this time, she had a personal brush with the benefit as her dad needed it. The company's new hospice certification, launched earlier this month, aims to separate the high-quality hospices from the rest. The certification has generated a lot of interest, from providers and regulators, she said. With the certification, the company is not creating new metrics, but rather paring the metrics down to five to seven that really matter. With the mainstream press talking about hospice fraud, the certification is a way to take advantage of the attention and help people understand that there are great hospices available to provide care. The Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model, the hospice component of which ended in 2024, was also an impetus for the certification. Because a second demonstration likely is inevitable given the prevalence of MA, it's important that MA plans be able to work with good hospices. She is optimistic that, given the healthcare savings that hospice allows, MA plans would pay hospice agencies fairly. While home health agencies had a difficult experience with MA plans, at least initially, the difference is MA plans truly see the ROI of hospice; not all grasp the value of home health, she said.Follow us on social media:X: @McKHomeCareFacebook: McKnight's Home CareLinkedIn: McKnight's Home CareInstagram: mcknights_homecareFollow Empassion on social media:LinkedIn: Empassion HealthShow contributors:McKnight's Home Care Editor Liza Berger; Robin Heffernan, PhD, co-founder and CEO, Empassion  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting people right means getting business right - and I'm always drawn to conversations about the human factor at work. I'm joined by Alex Rae, CEO at Wise Investments, whose insights cut through the noise about future-proof organisations and put real emphasis on what matters - people.We dig into preparedness and possibility as a lens for leadership. Forget any notion that leaders should have all the answers - Alex is clear about building teams that can weather uncertainty, adapt, and thrive without being reliant on a single individual. That kind of culture isn't about complicated strategies. It's the result of leaders who trust their people, keep the conversation open, and invest in genuine relationships across their business.You'll hear us unpack the difference between simply reacting to change and leading with intention. We talk openly about the risks for teams when rapid change leaves people feeling overwhelmed or unsure about their place. Alex shares how Wise Investments face these challenges head-on, through both practical and emotional support, with practices that reinforce resilience and belonging. The social committee, well-being initiatives, and everyday conversations aren't just nice extras - they're essential foundations for high performance.Leadership is about balancing care and challenge. The best managers help their teams grow by keeping things simple, staying present, and making room for continuous learning. None of this is about tick-box exercises - it's active, ongoing, and firmly embedded in Wise's culture.If you're wondering how to build a workplace where people feel secure, valued, and ready for whatever comes next, this conversation offers plenty to reflect on. Download the free resource in the show notes and join me in thinking about how prepared, and how hopeful, we really are for the future of work.More about Alex:Alex Rae grew up in Sweden and moved to the UK aged 15. Five years later she started working at Wise Investment and 25 years later she's still there. Alex has an 18 year old daughter and outside of work she loves seeing friends and going out for dinner.Get in touch here: wiseinvestment.co.ukResources & ReferencesInsight to Action: Preparedness, Possibility, and People - How Leaders Build Resilient Teams Watch this episode on YouTubeOxfordshire Business Summit EbookRetained Partnership InfoContact details for Lisa LLoyd:LinkedIn: lisapsychologyWebsite: itstimeforchange.co.ukSign up to be kept in the loop: itstimeforchange.co.uk/jointheclubEmail me for a friendly chat: lisa@itstimeforchange.co.uk

Margo is joined by Ashley Lohr, an artist, educator, and community builder based in Petersburg, Alaska—a small fishing island town where she has taught art for nearly two decades. Working across painting and enamel jewelry, Ashley has built a creative life rooted in place, curiosity, and long-term commitment. From sustaining robust school art programs to teaching workshops far beyond the classroom, her path is a testament to what can unfold when artists design lives that support both their work and their values. Ashley shares how moving to Alaska at 23 shaped her identity as both a teacher and artist, how she continues to grow her own practice alongside full-time teaching, and what she learned from intentionally stepping away during a self-created sabbatical. In this conversation, we discuss: Moving to Petersburg, Alaska for a teaching job—and how place can deeply shape creative alignment Teaching art in ways that feel authentic, expansive, and student-centered How Ashley builds, sustains, and evolves art programs within a school setting Maintaining a personal art practice alongside full-time teaching and family life Taking a self-designed sabbatical and what it revealed about community, creativity, and pace Teaching outside the classroom: workshops, travel, and non-gallery ways to share work Finding and proposing workshop opportunities—locally and farther afield Trusting a slow, steady creative path and allowing your work to change over time Connect with Ashley: Website: https://ashleylohrart.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/ashleylohrart Connect with Margo: Website: www.windowsillchats.com Instagram: @windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry

Here we are, the second episode of the seventh season! In this episode, host Kent Reeder talks with our other former host, Tim Babler. The episode features Alyssa Tyler's song "We're All in the Same Boat," which was written and performed during a Hearts and Hands/Illumine Church songwriting weekend back in 2018. The episode is built around this quote from the brilliant book The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander: "The person who rigorously maintains the clarity to stand confidently in the abundant universe of possibility creates an environment around him generative of certain kinds of conversations. We come to trust that these places are dedicated to the notion that no one will be made wrong, people will not be talked about behind their backs, and there will be no division between "us" and "them." These environments produce astonishing results that can take people in wholly unexpected directions, perhaps because all their gates are open - inviting us to play in the meadows of the cooperative universe."Support the show

Myles Pearson is a British Paralympian whose journey in wheelchair rugby is defined by talent, resilience, and fearless honesty. Born with Arthrogryposis and raised in Lytham St Annes, Myles first made his mark in wheelchair tennis—reaching the world top 25 as a junior—before discovering wheelchair rugby at just 15 years old. By 17, he became the youngest athlete ever to represent Great Britain in wheelchair rugby, earning a silver medal at the 2011 European Championships and competing on the world stage at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Known for his creativity and playmaking ability, Myles has gone on to help Team GB capture European gold and compete against the world's top nations. Beyond competition, Myles is a powerful advocate for accessibility, inclusion, and authentic storytelling in disability sport. From blogging about life in wheelchair rugby to speaking candidly about relationships, identity, and independence, he brings a refreshing voice to the conversation. This episode of Walk and Roll Live explores elite sport, life beyond the medal podium, and what it truly means to belong—on and off the court. Walk and Roll Live   

In the very eighty-third episode of Bite-Sized, Ben, Sarah, and Emily Bouroudjian discuss The Twilight Saga: New Moon - Scene 14 (28:16-30:30)! They talk about Shakespeare, sending emails, and our favorite places to be sad!We want to hear from you! Follow the show on social media (@bitesizedpod_ on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok), email myfavoritetwilightpodcast@gmail.com or go to patreon.com/TwilightPodcast!

As American democracy teeters, the Australian government is trying to pretend everything is just fine. On this episode of After America, Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia senior reporter covering international affairs, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the mass layoffs at the Washington Post, the lack of transparency around the AUKUS submarine deal, and why the Australian government still has its head in the sand over Trump. This discussion was recorded on Friday 6 February 2026. The latest Vantage Point essay, What we owe the water: It's time for a fossil fuel treaty by Kumi Naidoo, is available now for $19.95. Use the code 'PODVP' at checkout to get free shipping. Guest: Ben Doherty, Senior Reporter, Guardian Australia Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis Show notes: ‘Possibility of US ever selling Australia nuclear submarines is increasingly remote, Aukus critics say’ by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (February 2026) ‘Australia’s confidence in Trump’s US has evaporated. What will it take for the alliance to rupture?’ by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (January 2026) ‘‘The whole thing disgusts me’: Australians ditch US travel as new rules require social media to be declared’ by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (December 2025) ‘Shorter America This Week: How to win (or cancel) elections; No START; You should smile more’ by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people stop watching the news in hopes of finding peace, relief, or emotional balance. But does turning away from world events actually reduce suffering, or does it quietly create new forms of stress and inner conflict? This episode explores a familiar modern response to overwhelm: avoiding the news as a way to cope. Rather than telling listeners what they should or should not watch, the conversation looks at the emotional difference between healthy boundaries and avoidance, and how ignoring what feels disturbing can remain active beneath the surface. Through reflection and awareness, the episode invites listeners to look more honestly at their relationship with attention and responsibility. It explores how peace does not necessarily come from disengaging, but from noticing what is being avoided and why. By bringing presence to discomfort rather than pushing it away, conscious choice can begin to replace automatic avoidance, allowing engagement with the world without becoming overwhelmed by fear or constant information. This episode is for people who want to stay engaged with the world but feel overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, and for those who have tried avoiding the news and found it does not bring the peace they hoped for. This is a repeat episode, shared again because the topic remains timely and deeply important. Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.    

After the recent disappearance and death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee from Fishers, state lawmakers said they are considering creating a new alert system for missing children. Indiana leaders will give “extra” scrutiny to Medicaid and other federally funded, state-administered social services programs as part of a new entity focused on fraud, waste and abuse. Noblesville Schools says it's facing a budget deficit and will lay off some staff in the coming weeks to save more than three million dollars a year. The City of Indianapolis' effort to purchase a downtown heliport, which they're expected to use for a proposed soccer stadium, is on pause. Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston says lawmakers are moving quickly to pass legislation to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

In this episode, Stephan Livera discusses with Jay & Matt the evolution of Lygos Finance, a company formed from the acquisition of Atomic Finance, focusing on decentralized lending using Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs). The conversation explores the growth of the Bitcoin collateralized lending market, the unique position of Lygos in offering non-custodial loans, and the role of Oracles in determining loan outcomes. The hosts delve into the flexible loan terms and competitive interest rates offered by Lygos, as well as the platform's global reach and future developments in user experience and funding mechanisms.Takeaways:

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed if the Bears will pursue Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby this offseason

In this segment of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay takes on stereotypes head-on with a wild bust out of Gluckstadt, Mississippi. Shattering the myth that meth is just a "white folks' drug," 32-year-old Kendarius Marquis Best—a black meth trafficker—pled guilty to two counts of trafficking methamphetamine in Madison County Circuit Court. Working with a confidential informant, Gluckstadt PD nailed him on multiple sales: one for $2,000 worth of meth and another for 5,000 meth-laced pills. A routine traffic stop sealed the deal when cops found over 11,000 more methamphetamine pills stashed in his trunk, totaling around 18,000 dosage units off the streets. Sentenced to 15 years without parole, Best learned the hard way that Madison and Rankin Counties have zero tolerance for dealers. District Attorney Bubba Bramlett called it an "incredible job" in removing a major threat with no regard for the harm caused. Clay dives into the irony, the details, and why Hinds County could learn a thing or two—no sugarcoating, just raw reality radio.

Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi assesses the possibility of democracy in Turkey, discussing the structural obstacles and political dynamics that shape the country's democratic trajectory.1900 TURKEY

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Sandy Michelet, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Vice President Human Resources at Sparkhound, Speaker, Author “My Family Tree Stops With Me: A Guide to Purpose and Possibility”, Champion for Childless Women, and  former SHRM Louisiana State DirectorHow did Sandy get started in her career? When did Sandy Find Her Lane in her career? What does Sandy share about her book “My Family TreeStops With Me? What does Sandy share about lessons learned whilewriting her book? What does Sandy share about starting a Facebook community to share stories? What tips does Sandy share to connect and helppeople feeling alone?What advice does Sandy share to help others in theworkplace? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources:Favorite quote from Sandy:“I feel like I have the ability to impact change.” Connect with Sandy on LinkedInLearn more about World Childless WeekOrder Sandy's book My Family Tree Stops With Me – A Guide to Purpose and PossibilityLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce's books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the WorkplaceFind Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce's Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

Omar Kelly joins to break down the Dolphins' quarterback situation, highlighting the pursuit of Malik Willis, the potential of Quinn Ewers, and the impact of Tua's lingering arm issues. Joe and Hollywood react to Jason Kidd ripping a reporter and continue their takedown of Palm Beach Post writer Joe Schad. The conversation turns to Miami-centered Giannis trade rumors, Jaime Jaquez's steady improvement, and the perplexing lack of playing time for Kel'el Ware. They also preview the Panthers' season struggles, discuss key players headed to the Winter Olympics, and wrap with a Super Bowl preview that notes it's refreshing to see a matchup without Mahomes.

Message by Chris Brown on January 31, 2026. If we really believe that Jesus was the Son of God and was teaching the truth, then we have to examine what He said Christianity is worth. We will also have to answer whether a loving God can really send people to a place like Hell. Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/QbK0zK_12uE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-257540.html

Do your expectations shape your reality—or limit it? Imagine what would happen if you raised the bar for yourself and those around you. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how the expectations you set determine the experiences you create, and why possibility thinking is every leader's secret advantage. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable strategies for resetting team expectations and building a culture of higher achievement, so you can apply John's insights right away. Key takeaways:   Successful leaders continually set higher, self-driven expectations and upgrade them over time. Possibility thinking empowers you to see problems as opportunities and persevere through adversity.  Your beliefs must match your expectations—when you genuinely believe in your potential and direction, you inspire those around you to do the same. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What You Expect is What You Experience Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatYouExpect and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."  Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today!  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!) Your Motives Matter Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team