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Editor's note: CuspAI raised a $100m Series A in September and is rumored to have reached a unicorn valuation. They have all-star advisors from Geoff Hinton to Yann Lecun and team of deep domain experts to tackle this next frontier in AI applications.In this episode, Max Welling traces the thread connecting quantum gravity, equivariant neural networks, diffusion models, and climate-focused materials discovery (yes, there is one!!!).We begin with a provocative framing: experiments as computation. Welling describes the idea of a “physics processing unit”—a world in which digital models and physical experiments work together, with nature itself acting as a kind of processor. It's a grounded but ambitious vision of AI for science: not replacing chemists, but accelerating them.Along the way, we discuss:* Why symmetry and equivariance matter in deep learning* The tradeoff between scale and inductive bias* The deep mathematical links between diffusion models and stochastic thermodynamics* Why materials—not software—may be the real bottleneck for AI and the energy transition* What it actually takes to build an AI-driven materials platformMax reflects on moving from curiosity-driven theoretical physics (including work with Gerard ‘t Hooft) toward impact-driven research in climate and energy. The result is a conversation about convergence: physics and machine learning, digital models and laboratory experiments, long-term ambition and incremental progress.Full Video EpisodeTimestamps* 00:00:00 – The Physics Processing Unit (PPU): Nature as the Ultimate Computer* Max introduces the idea of a Physics Processing Unit — using real-world experiments as computation.* 00:00:44 – From Quantum Gravity to AI for Materials* Brandon frames Max's career arc: VAE pioneer → equivariant GNNs → materials startup founder.* 00:01:34 – Curiosity vs Impact: How His Motivation Evolved* Max explains the shift from pure theoretical curiosity to climate-driven impact.* 00:02:43 – Why CaspAI Exists: Technology as Climate Strategy* Politics struggles; technology scales. Why materials innovation became the focus.* 00:03:39 – The Thread: Physics → Symmetry → Machine Learning* How gauge symmetry, group theory, and relativity informed equivariant neural networks.* 00:06:52 – AI for Science Is Exploding (Not Emerging)* The funding surge and why AI-for-Science feels like a new industrial era.* 00:07:53 – Why Now? The Two Catalysts Behind AI for Science* Protein folding, ML force fields, and the tipping point moment.* 00:10:12 – How Engineers Can Enter AI for Science* Practical pathways: curriculum, workshops, cross-disciplinary training.* 00:11:28 – Why Materials Matter More Than Software* The argument that everything—LLMs included—rests on materials innovation.* 00:13:02 – Materials as a Search Engine* The vision: automated exploration of chemical space like querying Google.* 01:14:48 – Inside CuspAI: The Platform Architecture* Generative models + multi-scale digital twin + experiment loop.* 00:21:17 – Automating Chemistry: Human-in-the-Loop First* Start manual → modular tools → agents → increasing autonomy.* 00:25:04 – Moonshots vs Incremental Wins* Balancing lighthouse materials with paid partnerships.* 00:26:22 – Why Breakthroughs Will Still Require Humans* Automation is vertical-specific and iterative.* 00:29:01 – What Is Equivariance (In Plain English)?* Symmetry in neural networks explained with the bottle example.* 00:30:01 – Why Not Just Use Data Augmentation?* The optimization trade-off between inductive bias and data scale.* 00:31:55 – Generative AI Meets Stochastic Thermodynamics* His upcoming book and the unification of diffusion models and physics.* 00:33:44 – When the Book Drops (ICLR?)TranscriptMax: I want to think of it as what I would call a physics processing unit, like a PPU, right? Which is you have digital processing units and then you have physics processing units. So it's basically nature doing computations for you. It's the fastest computer known, as possible even. It's a bit hard to program because you have to do all these experiments. Those are quite bulky, it's like a very large thing you have to do. But in a way it is a computation and that's the way I want to see it. You can do computations in a data center and then you can ask nature to do some computations. Your interface with nature is a bit more complicated. But then these things will have to seamlessly work together to get to a new material that you're interested in.[01:00:44:14 - 01:01:34:08]Brandon: Yeah, it's a pleasure to have Max Woehling as a guest today. Max has done so much over his career that I've been so excited about. If you're in the deep learning community, you probably know Max for his work on variational autocoders, which has literally stood the test of prime or officially stood the test of prime. If you are a scientist, you probably know him for his like, binary work on graph neural networks on equivariance. And if you're a material science, you probably know him about his new startup, CASPAI. Max has a long history doing lots of cool problems. You started in quantum gravity, which is I think very different than all of these other things you worked on. The first question for AI engineers and for scientists, what is the thread in how you think about problems? What is the thread in the type of things which excite you? And how do you decide what is the next big thing you want to work on?[01:01:34:08 - 01:02:41:13]Max: So it has actually evolved a lot. In my young days, let's breathe, I would just follow what I would find super interesting. I have kind of this sensor. I think many people have, but maybe not really sort of use very much, which is like, you get this feeling about getting very excited about some problem. Like it could be, what's inside of a black hole or what's at the boundary of the universe or what are quantum mechanics actually all about. And so I follow that basically throughout my career. But I have to say that as you get older, this changes a little bit in the sense that there's a new dimension coming to it and there's this impact. Going in two-dimensional quantum gravity, you pretty much guaranteed there's going to be no impact on what you do relative, maybe a few papers, but not in this world, this energy scale. As I get closer to retirement, which is fortunately still 10 years away or so, I do want to kind of make a positive impact in the world. And I got pretty worried about climate change.[01:02:43:15 - 01:03:19:11]Max: I think politics seems to have a hard time solving it, especially these days. And so I thought better work on it from the technology side. And that's why we started CaspAI. But there's also a lot of really interesting science problems in material science. And so it's kind of combining both the impact you can make with it as well as the interesting science. So it's sort of these two dimensions, like working on things which you feel there's like, well, there's something very deep going on here. And on the other hand, trying to build tools that can actually make a real impact in the world.[01:03:19:11 - 01:03:39:23]RJ: So the thread that when I look back, look at the different things that you worked out, some of them seem pretty connected, like the physics to equivariance and, yeah, and, uh, gravitational networks, maybe. And that seems to be somewhat related to Casp. Do you have a thread through there?[01:03:39:23 - 01:06:52:16]Max: Yeah. So physics is the thread. So having done, you know, spent a lot of time in theoretical physics, I think there is first very fundamental and exciting questions, like things that haven't actually been figured out in quantum gravity. So that is really the frontier. There's also a lot of mathematical tools that you can use, right? In, for instance, in particle physics, but also in general relativity, sort of symmetry space to play an enormously important role. And this goes all the way to gauge symmetries as well. And so applying these kinds of symmetries to, uh, machine learning was actually, you know, I thought of it as a very deep and interesting mathematical problem. I did this with Taco Cohen and Taco was the main driver behind this, went all the way from just simple, like rotational symmetries all the way to gauge symmetries on spheres and stuff like that. So, and, uh, Maurice Weiler, who's also here, um, when he was a PhD student, he was a very good student with me, you know, he wrote an entire book, which I can really recommend about the role of symmetries in AI and machine learning. So I find this a very deep and interesting problem. So more recently, so I've taken a sort of different path, which is the relationship between diffusion models and that field called stochastic thermodynamics. This is basically the thermodynamics, which is a theory of equilibrium. So but then formulated for out of equilibrium systems. And it turns out that the mathematics that we use for diffusion models, but even for reinforcement learning for Schrodinger bridges for MCMC sampling has the same mathematics as this theoretical, this physical theory of non-equilibrium systems. And that got me very excited. And actually, uh, when I taught a course in, um, Mauschenberg, uh, it is South Africa, close to Cape Town at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Ames. And I turned that into a book site. Two years later, the book was finished. I've sent it to the publisher. And this is about the deep relationship between free energy, diffusion models, basically generative AI and stochastic thermodynamics. So it's always some kind of, I don't know, I find physics very deep. I also think a lot about quantum mechanics and it's, it's, it's a completely weird theory that actually nobody really understands. And there's a very interesting story, which is maybe good to tell to connect sort of my PZ back to where I'm now. So I did my PZ with a Nobel Laureate, Gerard the toft. He says the most brilliant man I've ever met. He was never wrong about anything as long as I've seen him. And now he says quantum mechanics is wrong and he has a new theory of quantum mechanics. Nobody understands what he's saying, even though what he's writing down is not mathematically very complex, but he's trying to address this understandability, let's say of quantum mechanics head on. And I find it very courageous and I'm completely fascinated by it. So I'm also trying to think about, okay, can I actually understand quantum mechanics in a more mundane way? So that, you know, without all the weird multiverses and collapses and stuff like that. So the physics is always been the threat and I'm trying to apply the physics to the machine learning to build better algorithms.[01:06:52:16 - 01:07:05:15]Brandon: You are still very involved in understanding and understanding physics and the worlds. Yeah. And just like applications to machine learning or introducing no formalisms. That's really cool.[01:07:05:15 - 01:07:18:02]Max: Yes, I would say I'm not contributing much to physics, but I'm contributing to the interface between physics and science. And that's called AI for science or science or AI is kind of a super, it's actually a new discipline that's emerging.[01:07:18:02 - 01:07:18:19]Speaker 5: Yeah.[01:07:18:19 - 01:07:45:14]Max: And it's not just emerging, it's exploding, I would say. That's the better term because I know you go from investments into like in the hundreds of millions now in the billions. So there's now actually a startup by Jeff Bezos that is at 6.2 billion sheep round. Right. Insane. I guess it's the largest startup ever, I think. And that's in this field, AI for science. It tells you something that we are creating a new bubble here.[01:07:46:15 - 01:07:53:28]Brandon: So why do you think it is? What has changed that has motivated people to start working on AI for science type problems?[01:07:53:28 - 01:08:49:17]Max: So there's two reasons actually. One is that people have been applying sort of the new tools from AI to the sciences, which is quite natural. And there's of course, I think there's two big examples, protein folding is a big one. And the other one is machine learning forest fields or something called machine learning inter-atomic potentials. Both of them have been actually very successful. Both also had something to do with symmetries, which is a little cool. And sort of people in the AI sciences saw an opportunity to apply the tools that they had developed beyond advertised placement, right, or multimedia applications into something that could actually make a very positive impact in society like health, drug development, materials for the energy transition, carbon capture. These are all really cool, impactful applications.[01:08:50:19 - 01:09:42:14]Max: Despite that, the science and the kind of the is also very interesting. I would say the fact that these sort of these two fields are coming together and that we're now at the point that we can actually model these things effectively and move the needle on some of these sort of science sort of methodologies is also a very unique moment, I would say. People recognize that, okay, now we're at the cusp of something new, where it results whether the company is called after. We're at the cusp of something new. And of course that always creates a lot of energy. It's like, okay, there's something, it's like sort of virgin field. It's like nobody's green field. Nobody's been there. I can rush in and I can sort of start harvesting there, right? And I think that's also what's causing a lot of sort of enthusiasm in the fields.[01:09:42:14 - 01:10:12:18]RJ: If you're an AI engineer, basically if the people that listen to this podcast will be in the field, then you maybe don't have a strong science background. How does, but are excited. Most I would say most AI practitioners, BM engineers or scientists would consider themselves scientists and they have some background, a little bit of physics, a little bit of industry college, maybe even graduate school that have been working or are starting out. How does somebody who is not a scientist on a day-to-day basis, how do they get involved?[01:10:12:18 - 01:10:14:28]Max: Well, they can read my book once it's out.[01:10:16:07 - 01:11:05:24]Max: This is basically saying that there is more, we should create curricula that are on this interface. So I'm not sure there is, also we already have some universities actual courses you can take, maybe online courses you can take. These workshops where we are now are actually very good as well. And we should probably have more tutorials before the workshop starts. Actually we've, I've kind of proposed this at some point. It's like maybe first have an hour of a tutorial so that people can get new into the field. There's a lot out there. Most of it is of course inaccessible, but I would say we will create much more books and other contents that is more accessible, including this podcast I would say. So I think it will come. And these days you can watch videos and things. There's a huge amount of content you can go and see.[01:11:05:24 - 01:11:28:28]Brandon: So maybe a follow-up to that. How do people learn and get involved? But why should they get involved? I mean, we have a lot of people who are of our audience will be interested in AI engineering, but they may be looking for bigger impacts in the world. What opportunities does AI for science provide them to make an impact to change the world? That working in this the world of pure bits would not.[01:11:28:28 - 01:11:40:06]Max: So my view is that underlying almost everything is immaterial. So we are focusing a lot on LLMs now, which is kind of the software layer.[01:11:41:06 - 01:11:56:05]Max: I would say if you think very hard, underlying everything is immaterial. So underlying an LLM is a GPU, and underlying a GPU is a wafer on which we will have to deposit materials. Do we want to wait a little bit?[01:12:02:25 - 01:12:11:06]Max: Underlying everything is immaterial. So I was saying, you know, there's the LLM underlying the LLM is a GPU on which it runs. In order to make that GPU,[01:12:12:08 - 01:12:43:20]Max: you have to put materials down on a wafer and sort of shine on it with sort of EUV light in order to etch kind of the structures in. But that's now an actual material problem, because more or less we've reached the limits of scaling things down. And now we are trying to improve further by new materials. So that's a fundamental materials problem. We need to get through the energy transition fast if we don't want to kind of mess up this world. And so there is, for instance, batteries. That's a complete materials problem. There's fuel cells.[01:12:44:23 - 01:13:01:16]Max: There is solar panels. So that they can now make solar panels with new perovskite layers on top of the silicon layers that can capture, you know, theoretically up to 50% of the light, where now we're at, I don't know, maybe 22 or something. So these are huge changes all by material innovation.[01:13:02:21 - 01:13:47:15]Max: And yeah, I think wherever you go, you know, I can probably dig deep enough and then tell you, well, actually, the very foundation of what you're doing is a material problem. And so I think it's just very nice to work on this very, very foundation. And also because I think this is maybe also something that's happening now is we can start to search through this material space. This has never been the case, right? It's like scientists, the normal way of working is you read papers and then you come up with no hypothesis. You do an experiment and you learn, et cetera. So that's a very slow process. Now we can treat this as a search engine. Like we search the internet, we now search the space of all possible molecules, not just the ones that people have made or that they're in the universe, but all of them.[01:13:48:21 - 01:14:42:01]Max: And we can make this kind of fully automated. That's the hope, right? We can just type, it becomes a tool where you type what you want and something starts spinning and some experiments get going. And then, you know, outcome list of materials and then you look at it and say, maybe not. And then you refine your query a little bit. And you kind of do research with this search engine where a huge amount of computation and experimentation is happening, you know, somewhere far away in some lab or some data center or something like this. I find this a very, very promising view of how we can sort of build a much better sort of materials layer underneath almost everything. And also more sustainable materials. Our plastics are polluting the planet. If you come up with a plastic that kind of destroys itself, you know, after, I don't a few weeks, right? And actually becomes a fertilizer. These are things that are not impossible at all. These things can be done, right? And we should do it.[01:14:42:01 - 01:14:47:23]RJ: Can you tell us a little bit just generally about CUSBI and then I have a ton of questions.[01:14:47:23 - 01:14:48:15]Speaker 5: Yeah.[01:14:48:15 - 01:17:49:10]Max: So CUSBI started about 20 months ago and it was because I was worried about I'm still worried about climate change. And so I realized that in order to get, you know, to stay within two degrees, let's say, we would not only have to reduce our emissions to zero by 2050, but then, you know, another half century or even a century of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, not by reducing your emissions, but actually removing it at a rate that's about half the rate that we now emit it. And that is a unsolved problem. But if we don't solve it, two degrees is not going to happen, right? It's going to be much more. And I don't think people quite understand how bad that can be, like four degrees, like very bad. So this technology needs to be developed. And so this was my and my co-founder, Chet Edwards, motivation to start this startup. And also because, you know, we saw the technology was ready, which is also very good. So if you're, you know, the time is right to do it. And yeah, so we now in the meanwhile, we've grown to about 40 people. We've kind of collected 130 million investment into the company, which is for a European company is quite a lot. I would say it's interesting that right after that, you know, other startups got even more. So that's kind of tells you how fast this is growing. But yeah, we are we are now at the we've built the platform, of course, but it's for a series of material classes and it needs to be constantly expanded to new material classes. And it can be more automated because, you know, we know putting LLMs in as the whole thing gets more and more automated. And now we're moving to sort of high throughput experimentation. So connecting the actual platform, which is computational, to the experiments so that you can get also get fast feedback from experiments. And I kind of think of experiments as something you do at the end, although that's what we've been doing so far. I want to think of it as what I would call a sort of a physics processing unit, like a PPU, right, which is you have digital processing units and then you have physics processing units. So it's basically nature doing computations for you. It's the fastest computer known as possible, even. It's a bit hard to program because you have to do all these experiments. Those are quite, quite bulky. It's like a very large thing you have to do. But in a way, it is a computation. And that's the way I want to see it. So I want to you can do computations in a data center and then you can ask nature to do some computations. Your interface with nature is a bit more complicated. But then these things will have to seamlessly work together to get to a new material that you're interested in. And that's the vision we have. We don't say super intelligence because I don't quite know what it means and I don't want to oversell it. But I do want to automate this process and give a very powerful tool in the hands of the chemists and the material scientists.[01:17:49:10 - 01:18:01:02]Brandon: That actually brings up a question I wanted to ask you. First of all, can you talk about your platform to like whatever degree, like explain kind of how it works and like what you your thought processes was in developing it?[01:18:01:02 - 01:20:47:22]Max: Yeah, I think it's been surprisingly, it's not rocket science, I would say. It's not rocket science in the sense of the design and basically the design that, you know, I wrote down at the very beginning. It's still more or less the design, although you add things like I wasn't thinking very much about multi-scale models and as the common are rated that actually multi-scale is very important. And the beginning, I wasn't thinking very much about self-driving labs. But now I think, you know, we are now at the stage we should be adding that. And so there is sort of bits and details that we're adding. But more or less, it's what you see in the slide decks here as well, which is there is a generative component that you have to train to generate candidates. And then there is a digital twin, multi-scale, multi-fidelity digital twin, which you walk through the steps of the ladder, you know, they do the cheap things first, you weed out everything that's obviously unuseful, and then you go to more and more expensive things later. And so you narrow things down to a small number. Those go into an experiment, you know, do the experiment, get feedback, etc. Now, things that also have been more recently added is sort of more agentic sort of parts. You know, we have agents that search the literature and come up with, you know, actually the chemical literature and come up with, you know, chemical suggestions for doing experiments. We have agents which sort of autonomously orchestrate all of the computations and the experiments that need to be done. You know, they're in various stages of maturity and they can be continuously improved, I would say. And so that's basically I don't think that part. There's rocket science, but, you know, the design of that thing is not like surprising. What is it's surprising hard to actually build it. Right. So that's that's the thing that is where the moat is in the data that you can get your hands on and the and actually building the platform. And I would say there's two people in particular I want to call out, which is Felix Hunker, who is actually, you know, building the scientific part of the platform and Sandra de Maria, who is building the sort of the skate that is kind of this the MLOps part of the platform. Yeah. And so and recently we also added sort of Aaron Walsh to our team, who is a very accomplished scientist from Imperial College. We're very happy about that. He's going to be a chief science officer. And we also have a partnerships team that sort of seeks out all the customers because I think this is one thing I find very important. In print, it's so complex to do to actually bring a material to the real world that you must do this, you know, in collaboration with sort of the domain experts, which are the companies typically. So we always we only start to invest in the direction if we find a good industrial partner to go on that journey with us.[01:20:47:22 - 01:20:55:12]Brandon: Makes a lot of sense. Over the evolution of the platform, did you find that you that human intervention, human,[01:20:56:18 - 01:21:17:01]Brandon: I guess you could start out with a pure, you could imagine two directions when you start up making everything purely automatic, automated, agentic, so on. And then later on, you like find that you need to have more human input and feedback different steps. Or maybe did you start out with having human feedback? You have lots of steps and then like kind of, yeah, figure out ways to remove, you know,[01:21:17:01 - 01:22:39:18]Max: that is the second one. So you build tools for you. So it's much more modular than you think. But it's like, we need these tools for this application. We need these tools. So you build all these tools, and then you go through a workflow actually in the beginning just manually. So you put them in a first this tool, then run this to them or this with sithery. So you put them in a workflow and then you figure out, oh, actually, you know, this this porous material that we are trying to make actually collapses if you shake it a bit. Okay, then you add a new tool that says test for stability. Right. Yeah. And so there's more and more tools. And then you build the agent, which could be a Bayesian optimizer, or it could be an actual other them, you know, maybe trained to be a good chemist that will then start to use all these tools in the right way in the right order. Yeah. Right. But in the beginning, it's like you as a chemist are putting the workflow together. And then you think about, okay, how am I going to automate this? Right. For one very easy question you can ask yourself is, you know, every time somebody who is not a super expert in DFT, yeah, and he wants to do a calculation has to go to somebody who knows DFT. And so could you start to automate that away, which is like, okay, make it so user friendly, so that you actually do the right DFT for the right problem and for the right length of time, and you can actually assess whether it's a good outcome, etc. So you start to automate smaller small pieces and bigger pieces, etc. And in the end, the whole thing is automated.[01:22:39:18 - 01:22:53:25]Brandon: So your philosophy is you want to provide a set of specific tools that make it so that the scientists making decisions are better informed and less so trying to create an automated process.[01:22:53:25 - 01:23:22:01]Max: I think it's this is sort of the same where you're saying because, yes, we want to automate, yeah, but we don't see something very soon where the chemists and the domain expert is out of the loop. Yeah, but it but it's a retreat, right? It's like, okay, so first, you need an expert to tell you precisely how to set the parameters of the DFT calculation. Okay, maybe we can take that out. We can maybe automate that, right? And so increasingly, more of these things are going to be removed.[01:23:22:01 - 01:23:22:19]Speaker 5: Yeah.[01:23:22:19 - 01:24:33:25]Max: In the end, the vision is it will be a search engine where you where somebody, a chemist will type things and we'll get candidates, but the chemist will still decide what is a good material and what is not a good material out of that list, right? And so the vision of a completely dark lab, where you can close the door and you just say, just, you know, find something interesting and then it will it will just figure out what's interesting and we'll figure out, you know, it's like, oh, I found this new material to blah, blah, blah, blah, right? That's not the vision I have. He's not for, you know, a long time. So for me, it's really empowering the domain experts that are sitting in the companies and in universities to be much faster in developing their materials. And I should say, it's also good to be a little humble at times, because it is very complicated, you know, to bring it to make it and to bring it into the real world. And there are people that are doing this for the entire lives. Yeah. Right. And it's like, I wonder if they scratch their head and say, well, you know, how are you going to completely automate that away, like in the next five years? I don't think that's going to happen at all.[01:24:35:01 - 01:24:39:24]Max: Yeah. So to me, it's an increasingly powerful tool in the hands of the chemists.[01:24:39:24 - 01:25:04:02]RJ: I have a question. You've talked before about getting people interested based on having, you know, sort of a big breakthrough in materials, incremental change. I'm curious what you think about the platform you have now in are sort of stepping towards and how are you chasing the big change or is this like incremental or is there they're not mutually exclusive, obviously, but what do you think about that?[01:25:04:02 - 01:26:04:27]Max: We follow a mixed strategy. So we are definitely going after a big material. Again, we do this with a partner. I'm not going to disclose precisely what it is, but we have our own kind of long term goal. You could call it lighthouse or, you know, sort of moonshot or whatever, but it is going to be a really impactful material that we want to develop as a proof point that it can be done and that it will make it into the into the real world and that AI was essential in actually making it happen. At the same time, we also are quite happy to work with companies that have more modest goals. Like I would say one is a very deep partnership where you go on a journey with a company and that's a long term commitment together. And the other one is like somebody says, I knew I need a force field. Can you help me train this force field and then maybe analyze this particular problem for me? And I'll pay you a bunch of money for that. And then maybe after that we'll see. And that's fine too. Right. But we prefer, you know, the deep partnerships where we can really change something for the good.[01:26:04:27 - 01:26:22:02]RJ: Yeah. And do you feel like from a platform standpoint you're ready for that or what are the things that and again, not asking you to disclose proprietary secret sauce, but what are the things generally speaking that need to happen from where we are to where to get those big breakthroughs?[01:26:22:02 - 01:28:40:01]Max: What I find interesting about this field is that every time you build something, it's actually immediately useful. Right. And so unlike quantum computing, which or nuclear fusion, so you work for 20, 30, 40 years and nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing. And then it has to happen. Right. And when it happens, it's huge. So it's quite different here because every time you introduce, so you go to a customer and you say, so what do you need? Right. So we work, let's say, on a problem like a water filtration. We want to remove PFAS from water. Right. So we do this with a company, Camira. So they are a deep partner for us. Right. So we on a journey together. I think that the breakthrough will happen with a lot of human in the loop because there is the chemists who have a whole lot more knowledge of their field and it's us who will help them with training, having a new message. And in that kind of interface, these interactions, something beautiful will happen and that will have to happen first before this field will really take off, I think. And so in the sense that it's not a bubble, let's put it that way. So that's people see that as actual real what's happening. So in the beginning, it will be very, you know, with a lot of humans in the loop, I would say, and I would I would hope we will have this new sort of breakthrough material before, you know, everything is completely automated because that will take a while. And also it is very vertical specific. So it's like completely automating something for problem A, you know, you can probably achieve it, but then you'll sort of have to start over again for problem B because, you know, your experimental setup looks very different in the machines that you characterize your materials look very different. Even the models in your platform will have to be retrained and fine tuned to the new class. So every time, you know, you have a lot of learnings to transfer, but also, you know, the problems are actually different. And so, yes, I would want that breakthrough material before it's completely automated, which I think is kind of a long term vision. And I would say every time you move to something new, you'll have to start retraining and humans will have to come in again and say, okay, so what does this problem look like? And now sort of, you know, point the the machine again, you know, in the new direction and then and then use it again.[01:28:40:01 - 01:28:47:17]RJ: For the non-scientists among us, me included a bit of a scientist. There's a lot of terminology. You mentioned DFT,[01:28:49:00 - 01:29:01:11]RJ: you equivariance we've talked about. Can you sort of explain in engineering terms or the level of sophistication and engineering? Well, how what is equivariance?[01:29:01:11 - 01:29:55:01]Max: So equivariance is the infusion of symmetry in neural networks. So if I build a neural network, let's say that needs to recognize this bottle, right, and then I rotate the bottle, it will then actually have to completely start again because it has no idea that the rotated bottle. Well, actually, the input that represents a rotated bottle is actually rotated bottle. It just doesn't understand that. Right. If you build equivariance in basically once you've trained it in one orientation, it will understand it in any other orientation. So that means you need a lot less data to train these models. And these are constraints on the weights of the model. So so basically you have to constrain the way such data to understand it. And you can build it in, you can hard code it in. And yeah, this the symmetry groups can be, you know, translations, rotations, but also permutations. I can graph neural network, their permutations and then physics, of course, as many more of these groups.[01:29:55:01 - 01:30:01:08]RJ: To pray devil's advocate, why not just use data augmentation by your bottle is in all the different orientations?[01:30:01:08 - 01:30:58:23]Max: As an option, it's just not exact. It's like, why would you go through the work of doing all that? Where you would really need an infinite number of augmentations to get it completely right. Where you can also hard code it in. Now, I have to say sometimes actually data augmentation works even better than hard coding the equivariance in. And this is something to do with the fact that if you constrain the optimization, the weights before the optimization starts, the optimization surface or objective becomes more complicated. And so it's harder to find good minima. So there is also a complicated interplay, I think, between the optimization process and these constraints you put in your network. And so, yeah, you'll hear kind of contradicting claims in this field. Like some people and for certain applications, it works just better than not doing it. And sometimes you hear other people, if you have a lot of data and you can do data augmentation, then actually it's easier to optimize them and it actually works better than putting the equivariance in.[01:30:58:23 - 01:31:07:16]Brandon: Do you think there's kind of a bitter lesson for mathematically founded models and strategies for doing deep learning?[01:31:07:16 - 01:31:46:06]Max: Yeah, ultimately it's a trade-off between data and inductive bias. So if your inductive bias is not perfectly correct, you have to be careful because you put a ceiling to what you can do. But if you know the symmetry is there, it's hard to imagine there isn't a way to actually leverage it. But yeah, so there is a bitter lesson. And one of the bitter lessons is you should always make sure your architecture is scale, unless you have a tiny data set, in which case it doesn't matter. But if you, you know, the same bitter lessons or lessons that you can draw in LLM space are eventually going to be true in this space as well, I think.[01:31:47:10 - 01:31:55:01]RJ: Can you talk a little bit about your upcoming book and tell the listeners, like, what's exciting about it? Yeah, I should read it.[01:31:55:01 - 01:33:42:20]Max: So this book is about, it's called Generative AI and Stochastic Thermodynamics. It basically lays bare the fact that the mathematics that goes into both generative AI, which is the technology to generate images and videos, and this field of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, which are systems of molecules that are just moving around and relaxing to the ground state, or that you can control to have certain, you know, be in a certain state, the mathematics of these two is actually identical. And so that's fascinating. And in fact, what's interesting is that Jeff Hinton and Radford Neal already wrote down the variational free energy for machine learning a long time ago. And there's also Carl Friston's work on free energy principle and active entrance. But now we've related it to this very new field in physics, which is called stochastic thermodynamics or non-equilibrium thermodynamics, which has its own very interesting theorems, like fluctuation theorems, which we don't typically talk about, but we can learn a lot from. And I think it's just it can sort of now start to cross fertilize. When we see that these things are actually the same, we can, like we did for symmetries, we can now look at this new theory that's out there, developed by these very smart physicists, and say, okay, what can we take from here that will make our algorithms better? At the same time, we can use our models to now help the scientists do better science. And so it becomes a beautiful cross-fertilization between these two fields. The book is rather technical, I would say. And it takes all sorts of things that have been done as stochastic thermodynamics, and all sorts of models that have been done in the machine learning literature, and it basically equates them to each other. And I think hopefully that sense of unification will be revealing to people.[01:33:42:20 - 01:33:44:05]RJ: Wait, and when is it out?[01:33:44:05 - 01:33:56:09]Max: Well, it depends on the publisher now. But I hope in April, I'm going to give a keynote at ICLR. And it would be very nice if they have this book in my hand. But you know, it's hard to control these kind of timelines.[01:33:56:09 - 01:33:58:19]RJ: Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. Great.[01:33:58:19 - 01:33:59:25]Max: Thank you very much. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.latent.space/subscribe

The Wealth Flow
EP191: The Psychology of Money and Legacy - Gino Barbaro

The Wealth Flow

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 45:41


Can legacy and wealth truly go hand in hand? In this episode, investor and entrepreneur Gino Barbaro shares how he went from struggling restaurant owner to managing over 1,800 multifamily units and $450M in assets. Learn how to build a family business with intention, teach kids about money, and redefine wealth as a lasting legacy.   Key Takeaways To Listen For Lessons from failed mobile home park investments and discovering multifamily as his calling The "Buy Right, Finance Right, Manage Right" framework that builds resilient investments Why Carbon integration and profit per unit (PPU) matter more than chasing size Surviving 2008's crash and lessons on timing, leverage, and emotional resilience How to teach children financial stewardship and legacy   Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode Happy Money Happy Family Happy Legacy by Gino Barbaro | Kindle and Paperback Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Paperback and Mass Market Paperback The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod | Kindle and Paperback The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason | Kindle and Paperback   About Gino BarbaroGino Barbaro is an investor, business owner, author, and entrepreneur who has expanded his real estate portfolio to over 2,000 multifamily units, amassing $450 million in assets under management. He co-founded Jake & Gino, a multifamily real estate education company that provides coaching and training based on their proprietary framework: Buy Right, Manage Right, and Finance Right. Gino has authored three best-selling books, Wheelbarrow Profits, The Honey Bee, and Family, Food and the Friars, and earned his Certified Professional Coach designation from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Residing in St. Augustine, Florida, he lives with his wife, Julia, and their six children.   Connect with Gino Website: Barbaro 360 | Jake & Gino Podcast: Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs: Apple Podcasts | Spotify X: @JakeandGino YouTube: Jake & Gino LinkedIn: Gino Barbaro: Gino Barbaro   Connect With UsIf you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://bobocapitalventures.com/.   Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs
Are Financial Advisors Ripping You Off? | The TRUTH About Fiduciary vs. Non-Fiduciary

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 45:06


We also debate the pros and cons of traditional retirement planning versus active real estate investing. Is the "4% Rule" a path to freedom or just a way to ration your life away? Jake and Gino share their unique approach to multifamily investing, profit per unit (PPU), and why managing debt is the key to surviving market downturns.Key Takeaways:✅ Fiduciary vs. Non-Fiduciary: Why most advisors are like "Supercuts" employees pushing their own products, and how to find an independent fiduciary who works for you.✅ The Problem with Traditional Retirement: Why the "4% Rule" feels like rationing your life and how active investing can offer more control.✅ Multifamily Metrics: Jake and Gino explain their "Profit Per Unit" (PPU) metric and why cash flow is king over net worth.✅ Debt Management: The critical importance of understanding debt terms in commercial real estate to avoid foreclosure during market shifts.✅ The "Retire.us" Solution: How Michael is democratizing access to premium financial planning without high asset minimums.Let's Connect!Question of the Day: Do you trust your financial advisor to act as a fiduciary, or are you managing your own investments? Let us know in the comments below!

Unleash The Man Within
1056 - Are You Porn Addicted or Porn Compulsive? (And Does It Really Matter?)

Unleash The Man Within

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 10:53


In this episode, Sathiya breaks down the difference between porn addiction and compulsive or problematic porn use—and explains why the label doesn't actually matter as much as people think. Since pornography addiction isn't officially recognized in the DSM-5, many men convince themselves they're “not addicted,” even while experiencing all the signs of compulsive behavior. Learn how to evaluate whether your porn use is problematic, why minimizing your struggle keeps you stuck, and how anyone with ongoing porn-related issues can start real recovery. This episode is perfect for listeners seeking help with porn addiction recovery, compulsive porn habits, or understanding the signs of problematic porn use (PPU).   Know more about Sathiya's work: Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This   Chapters:  (00:00) Are You Addicted or Just Compulsive? (01:10) Why Many People Resist the Word “Addict” (02:20) Minimizing the Problem: Common Justifications (03:40) Why Porn Addiction Isn't in the DSM-5 (04:50) The Better Question: Is Your Porn Use Problematic? (06:40) What Counts as “Problematic” Porn Use? (08:20) Improvement Isn't the Same as Freedom (09:10) Why Labels Don't Matter—Solutions Do (10:40 Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Passive Investing from Left Field
From Pizza Shop to $100M+ Multifamily w/ Gino Barbaro

Passive Investing from Left Field

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 39:18


Host Paul Shannon sits down with Gino (of Jake & Gino) to trace the path from family pizza shop to operating ~1,900 units with no outside equity. Gino breaks down why they paused syndications after 2019, how “PPU—profit per unit” drives their buy/hold decisions, and the exact LP diligence framework he wishes he'd had before losing money as a passive. They dig into today's tighter credit, catching-a-falling-knife rent/occupancy dynamics, and why longer debt runways and operator fit matter more than ever. Key Takeaways: The LP Framework: Jockey (sponsor) → Saddle (alignment of interests) → Horse (deal: buy right, manage right, finance right) Why they exited syndications: control, long-hold strategy, and avoiding the “feed the beast” pressure—investor expectations make investors your de facto bosses Diligence like a pro: visit the asset, run the PPM through AI, then spend an hour with a securities attorney before wiring a dime Operate for durability: target $200–$400 PPU, prefer vertical integration, and secure ≥5-year debt to bridge cycles Match strategy to you: know your relationship with money, stagger commitments (the “conveyor belt”), and choose sponsors aligned with long-term holds if that's your goal Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. All host and participant opinions are their own. Investment in any asset, real estate included, involves risk, so use your best judgment and consult with qualified advisors before investing. You should only risk capital you can afford to lose. Remember that past performance is not indicative of future results. This podcast may contain paid advertisements or other promotional materials for real estate investment advisers, investment funds, and investment opportunities, which should not be interpreted as a recommendation, endorsement, or testimonial by PassivePockets, LLC or any of its affiliates. Viewers must conduct their own due diligence and consider their own financial situations before engaging with any of the advertised offerings, products, or services. PassivePockets, LLC disclaims all liability for direct, indirect, consequential, or other damages arising out of reliance on information and advertisements presented in this podcast.

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs
Profit First, Excuses Last: Real Talk with Mike Michalowicz | Jake & Gino Poadcast

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 28:02


In this episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, we're joined by Profit First author and serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz—the mind behind Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and The Money Habit. Mike reveals why traditional financial thinking keeps most businesses broke, and how to flip the script with his game-changing Profit First framework.What You'll Learn:Why “Revenue - Expenses = Profit” is brokenHow to reverse engineer profit with real estateThe behavioral psychology behind business financesWhy diversification may be hurting your businessWhen and how to sell your company the right wayWhy now is the best time to buy small businesses Visit https://www.MikeMotorbike.com for Mike's books and resources.Subscribe for more insights on real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction  00:01:33 - What Profit First Really Means  00:04:01 - Profit Per Unit (PPU) Explained  00:10:36 - Scaling vs. Growing: What's the Difference?  00:13:43 - When to Sell (and NOT Sell) Your Business  00:15:09 - The Power of a 4-Week Vacation for System Testing  00:21:49 - Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy Small Businesses  00:27:36 - Gino Wraps it Up  We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors)

The Everyday Sniper
Everyday Sniper Podcast: HideTV Putting the 6ARC Pieces in Place

The Everyday Sniper

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 37:39


Everyday Sniper Podcast: HideTV Putting the 6ARC Pieces in Place  All the pieces are in place for our 6ARC projects. We have the Terminus Zeus Action with the PPU bolt, we have the Bartlein Barrels being spun up by Greg at Bugholes and we have the ammo coming in along with a chassis for the rifle.  I am super excited to get this project moving and think it will make a new videos series on the Hide.  Other topics on the Podcast this week  Hide TV Updates  Recoil Pad from BackFire Jim  Cameo Ultimate Hunter Challenge  As always, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing thank for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast  https://thehide.tv/ Lowlight  Sniper's Hide 

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
How to Stand Out when Introducing Yourself at Work

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 15:26


Never be stuck with what to say when someone asks you to introduce yourself! Listen to this episode for my PPU formula so you're never thrown off guard and you're always prepared with what to say.Talking about yourself is simply a chance to let people get to know you.Here's my PPU introduction formula:1) Say something Personal 2) Share what you do Professionally3) Offer something Unique about you Here's how it might sound in conversation:I'm originally from Minnesota and now live in San Francisco with my husband and two kitties, after packing my bags in the mid-90's to follow a dream of living in SF.Professionally, I'm a keynote speaker helping women communicate with confidence so they can advance in their careers.One unique thing about me is that I love adventure. An example of that is deciding to live in Manhattan for the whole month of October for my 50th birthday. I rented a place and lived like a local.Try that out and let me know how it goes! You'll sound prepared and leave your audience with something memorable about you. Some resources for you:If you're looking for connection and community, join us on a free Zoom call: Nov 22 from 8-9am PT/11-12 ET to talk about what gets in the way of asking for what we want. It's a safe and supportive place where we share resources and encourage one another. You can sign up here: https://karenlaos.ac-page.com/conversation-connection Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/ Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

SlothBoogie Podcast
SlothBoogie Guestmix #443 - Stefan Ringer

SlothBoogie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 82:48


Tracklist on https://slothboogie.com/ When you think of fresh house music from Atlanta, Stefan Ringer is at the forefront of the movement. Since 2010, Stefan has been contributing to the global underground with his distinctive style he has helped shape the sound of house music from Atlanta and the US. Stefan has given life to many projects and remixes on labels such as NDATL Muzik, Brownswood Recordings, PPU, Eglo Records, !K7, and his own imprint, FWM Entertainment. As a DJ, Stefan's dynamic sets leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. You can catch him live at top venues like NYC's Public Records and Dante's Hifi in Miami. From North America to the UK, Europe, and Asia, Stefan showcases his passion for music, eclectic taste, and dynamic productions. "With this mix I wanted to make something enjoyable for listening and dancing. I've incorporated music I've been inspired by as well as some of my own productions to showcase a variety of sounds that are accessible and that describe my sound as a DJ." - https://soundcloud.com/rekchampa

Two Lacquered Ladies
That's a Choice!

Two Lacquered Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 67:03


The Ladies talk PPU, Nail community drama, and if they would eat mayo sandwiches every day in exchange for unlimited polishPatreon!!! https://www.patreon.com/TwoLacqueredLadies Two Lacquered Ladies Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoLacqueredLadies Fanaticure's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fanaticure?sr=a Fanaticure's Funhouse Discord (18+): https://discord.gg/q2PRBwzNNB Fanaticure's website: https://fanaticure.com/ DanieShout's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danieshout?sr=a DanieShout's linktree: https://linktr.ee/danieshout DanieShout's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanieShout Buy our merch!! https://www.teepublic.com/user/fanaticureSteph's Deathclaw: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/955618658388963359/1280206385602101358/20240901_092019.jpg?ex=66d88e1b&is=66d73c9b&hm=1e9de9aa1c6e0aefbb56dddb8f2105bf69b209b2a4ebc80406b692f4bec4ab67&Art by PebbleSun: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PebblesunShop

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Queer, Kinky & Consensually Non-Monogamous: Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey's Life & Work

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 32:55


For the 161st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey for the second episode in our special month of Pride programming. Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey is a clinical psychologist, sex/intimacy coach, author, speaker, and podcast host based in London. With more than 30 years of helping people create and sustain meaningful and exciting relationships, Dr. Bisbey specializes in GSRD (gender, sexuality, relationship diversity), is consensual non-monogamy and kink/BDSM knowledgable and helps traumatized people to move from victim to survivor and back into life. In today's episode, we discuss Dr. Bisbey's long career as a clinical psychologist for people living alternative lives, the common issues she sees in her practice, her unique identity and relationship status as a queer, consensually non-monogamous leather woman in a full-time authority transfer-based relationship with her husband, and some practical advice for anyone interested in exploring their fantasies or trying non-monogamy. For more from today's guest, Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey: Follow Dr. Bisbey on Instagram @drbisbey Follow Dr. Bisbey on Twitter/X @drbisbey Check out Dr. Bisbey's Linktree linktr.ee/drbisbey Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Courtney is also teaching the writing and publishing intensive of your dreams this July. It's called Midsummer Pitch Party, and it will definitely take your writing practice to the next level and help you land those dream bylines. To join the fun, head to courtneykocak.com/teaching and use code PRIVATE for $100 off. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE10. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE10 at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CTREIA
From Restaurateur to Real Estate Mogul: Gino Barbaro's Transformative Journey

CTREIA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 42:33 Transcription Available


Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a pizzeria owner could transition into a successful real estate investor? Join us as we sit down with Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake and Gino, who shares his remarkable journey from the kitchen to managing a portfolio of over 1,200 real estate units. Gino opens up about the life-altering moments, including his father's passing and the Great Recession, that led him to pursue personal development and ultimately pivot his career. Discover how his partnership with Jake Stenziano was formed, their strategic focus on mom-and-pop properties, and the creation of their three-step framework: Buy Right, Manage Right, and Finance Right.Learn the intricacies of maximizing profit in real estate syndication with a deep dive into profit per unit (PPU). Gino shares the challenges of managing large portfolios, especially during the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical importance of tracking PPU to identify profitable property types. He discusses the strategies for managing various costs, such as insurance and utilities, and emphasizes the importance of proactively addressing utility cost spikes. Gino also underscores the crucial role of managing work orders and delinquencies to ensure long-term profitability and sustainability.Listen in as Gino unfolds creative financing strategies that can make or break your real estate investments. From the spy technique to identify seller pain points to leveraging seller-financed deals and master lease options, Gino provides valuable insights and personal anecdotes that shed light on these powerful tactics. We also touch on the benefits of whole life insurance and the concept of infinite banking for asset protection and estate planning. Finally, Gino highlights the importance of family and personal fulfillment, featuring his podcast with his wife, Julia, which focuses on family topics and notable guests, reinforcing that success is truly holistic. Additional Resources: Website: https://www.clarkst.com Phone: (860) 675-5800 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
From Physical Therapist to Top MILF Porn Star: Cherie DeVille, aka "The Internet's Stepmom," Reflects on 13 Years in the Porn Industry

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 40:23


For the 159th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes top MILF porn star Cherie DeVille, aka "The Internet's Stepmom." In this interview, we talk about Cherie's journey from physical therapist to porn star, the unsexy realities of a porn set, how the industry and social stigma have changed over the 13 years since she first started in porn, why she doesn't go to swingers' parties anymore, sex with "civilians," the Pornhub documentary she participated in, her thoughts on Pornhub in general, how work impacts her personal sex life, and more. For more from today's guest, Cherie DeVille: Follow Cherie on Instagram @cheriedevillexo Follow Cherie on Twitter @CherieDeVille Check out Cherie's website cheriedeville.com Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Courtney is also teaching the writing and publishing intensive of your dreams this July. It's called Midsummer Pitch Party, and it will definitely take your writing practice to the next level and help you land those dream bylines. To join the fun, head to courtneykocak.com/teaching and use code PRIVATE for $100 off. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod If you're ready to take the next step in improving your intimate health, our sponsors at JELQ2GROW are offering Private Parts Unknown listeners an exclusive 20% off your order. Just use code PRIVATE at http://www.jelq2grow.com/ STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE10. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE10 at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
I Got Married in Las Vegas, the Wedding Capital of the World: How to Plan a “Magical,” Yet Affordable Destination Wedding

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 57:57


For the 158th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak invites listeners inside her Elvis-officiated wedding at The Little White Chapel and gives her guide to wedding planning in Las Vegas, the self-proclaimed wedding capital of the world. That's right, I got married last month in Vegas! Now, I'm not the kind of girl who ever dreamed of her wedding day — I just wanted it to be fun and easy — but unexpectedly, it was one of the best days of my life. My husband even called it “magical.” In this episode, I reminisce with my husband a few days after the ceremony, you're going to hear some audio from the wedding ceremony and reception speeches, and then I'm going to give you my wedding planning breakdown, which you are free to steal. Our photographer was Keith Kaplan; check out his website at keithkaplanphotographylasvegas.net. For a full list of wedding vendors, subscribe to privatepartsunknown.substack.com — I'll be sending that out in an upcoming issue. Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Courtney is also teaching the writing and publishing intensive of your dreams this July. It's called Midsummer Pitch Party, and it will definitely take your writing practice to the next level and help you land those dream bylines. To join the fun, head to courtneykocak.com/teaching and use code PRIVATE for $100 off. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Bathmate is the world's best-selling penis pump. Penis pumps might sound funny, but they're actually an incredible tool to help you attain harder erections, erections when you want them, more intense orgasms, and they can even help you last longer. *Please note: results vary by user and use.* Bathmate is offering our listeners 10% off their first order when you go to https://www.bathmatedirect.com/PrivateParts. STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE10. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE10 at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Brutally Honest About Being a Teen Dominatrix, Pregnancy After ED & More with “Brutalities” Author Margo Steines

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 35:04


For the 157th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Margo Steines, author of Brutalities: A Love Story. In this interview, we discuss Margo's experience as a dominatrix, sex work then vs. now, the toxic societal pressures on women's bodies in the 90s and how that resulted in eating disorders for both of us, her stint as a high-rise welder, advice she would give her former self about an abusive relationship, what it was like to be pregnant during the pandemic, how she feels about motherhood, and more. Here's the description of Brutalities: Quarantined in a southwestern desert city in the midst of her high-risk pregnancy, Margo Steines felt her life narrow around her growing body, compelling her to reckon with the violence entangled in its history. She was a professional dominatrix in New York City, a homestead farmer in a brutal relationship, a welder on a high-rise building crew, and a mixed martial arts enthusiast; each of her many lives brought a new perspective on how power and masculinity coalesce―and how far she could push her body toward the brink. With unflinching candor, Steines searches for the roots of her erstwhile attraction to pain while charting the complicated triumph of gentleness and love. For more from today's guest, Margo Steines: Buy Margo's book Brutalities: A Love Story Follow Margo on Instagram @redstateblues Follow Margo on Twitter @margosteines Check out Margo's website margosteines.com Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Courtney is also teaching the writing and publishing intensive of your dreams this July. It's called Midsummer Pitch Party, and it will definitely take your writing practice to the next level and help you land those dream bylines. To join the fun, head to courtneykocak.com/teaching and use code PRIVATE for $100 off. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Bathmate is the world's best-selling penis pump. Penis pumps might sound funny, but they're actually an incredible tool to help you attain harder erections, erections when you want them, more intense orgasms, and they can even help you last longer. *Please note: results vary by user and use.* Bathmate is offering our listeners 10% off their first order when you go to https://www.bathmatedirect.com/PrivateParts. STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE10. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE10 at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with "Dry Humping" Author Tawny Lara

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 30:42


For the 156th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Tawny Lara, sober sexpert and author of "Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze," for a conversation that might have you rethinking your relationship with alcohol. We discuss Tawny's sobriety journey and why she decided to document it, sex with alcohol vs. sex without alcohol, the role liquid courage plays in our romantic lives, ideas for non-awkward sober dates, tips for dating someone who doesn't drink, what to do if you're reevaluating your relationship with booze, and more. For more from today's guest, Tawny Lara: Subscribe to Tawny's Substack, Beyond Liquid Courage https://tawnylara.substack.com/welcome Follow Tawny on Instagram @tawnymlara Buy Tawny's book Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Check out Tawny's new botanical beverage (parentheses) https://www.drinkparentheses.com/ Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Factor's ready-to-eat meal delivery takes the stress out of meal planning and sets you up for success in the new year. Head to factormeals.com/private50 and use code private50 to get 50% off. Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE10. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE10 at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Pet Loss, Part 3: The Agony & Ecstasy of Animal Rescue & Saving Abused Dogs From Skid Row with Joey Tuccio

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 38:23


For the 153rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Joey Tuccio, president and CEO of Roadmap Writers, for the final episode in our three-part series on pet loss. Have you ever lost a beloved pet? It's the worst. Scientifically, it can be as hard to grieve a pet as a parent or a partner. I lost my beloved dog, Georgia, in early December, and it was so hard for me to process — that experience inspired this series. (If you missed part one with Cherie Doyen, listen here, and part two with Beth Bigler, listen here.) Joey Tuccio is heavily involved with animal rescue efforts, including saving abused dogs from Skid Row. Of course, we talk about pet loss and navigating the grief, but we also share how to get involved and make dogs' lives better, even if you can't take a dog into your home at the moment. For more Joey Tuccio: Follow Joey on Instagram @joey.tuccio Follow Joey on Twitter @joey_tuccio Check out the Roadmap Writers website roadmapwriters.com Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE10. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE10 at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs
4 Metrics For Growing your Multifamily Portfolio the Right Way | The Jake and Gino Show

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 22:29


Welcome to another power-packed episode of the Jake & Gino Show, where we dive deep into the multifamily real estate investment world. In this episode, your hosts Jake Stensiano and Gino Barbaro, also known as the G Daddy, unleash a wealth of knowledge on managing multifamily properties like a pro. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is a gold mine of insights on key performance indicators (KPIs) that are often overlooked but crucial for maximizing profitability and ensuring long-term success. Key Episode Highlights: Introduction to Multifamily Investing: Jake and Gino kick off the episode with a passionate introduction about the essence of multifamily investing and why managing your investment correctly is as important as acquiring it. Profit Per Unit (PPU) Explained: Dive into the significance of PPU, why it's a critical metric for assessing your portfolio's performance, and how it can influence your investment decisions. Water Bills - The Silent Cash Burn: Uncover strategies to manage water bills effectively, reduce costs, and avoid the common pitfalls that can eat into your profits. Vacant Units - The Most Expensive Liability: Learn why keeping vacancies low is crucial for maintaining profitability and how Jake and Gino approach occupancy rates differently. Introducing Percent Repaired: A new KPI that has transformed the way Jake and Gino manage maintenance requests, ensuring tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency. Exclusive Insights and Tools: Jake and Gino share valuable resources, including how to get a copy of their best-selling book "Wheelbarrow Profits" and details about their mentorship program for aspiring and seasoned investors alike. What You'll Learn: How to optimize cash flow through strategic management of your multifamily properties. The importance of KPIs in real estate investing and how to apply them for better decision-making. Practical tips for reducing expenses and enhancing tenant satisfaction to foster a thriving investment portfolio. Resources & Offers: For a deeper dive into multifamily investing, email Gino at gino@jakeandgino.com to receive your FREE copy of "Wheelbarrow Profits." Interested in taking your investing game to the next level? Visit jakeandgino.com/apply to learn more about our mentorship program and how we can help you manage your investments the right way. Don't Forget: If you found value in this episode, please like, share, and subscribe for more expert insights on multifamily real estate investing. Join Jake and Gino in their journey to empower investors with the knowledge and tools needed for building lasting wealth through real estate. #JakeAndGino #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyManagement #InvestmentStrategies #WealthBuilding  

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Non-Monogamy on the Rise: Ashley Madison's 2024 Trends Forecast with Paul Keable

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 37:42


For the 150th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak speaks to Ashley Madison's Chief Strategy Officer, Paul Keable, to discuss the company's 2024 trend forecast. TL;DR: Non-monogamy is on the rise, but it's playing out differently from generation to generation. Tune in to learn how Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers are approaching polyamory, open relationships, and affairs with their unique generational flare. And how gender equality factors into the changes. Plus, can an affair ever save a marriage? Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
(Not) Regretting Motherhood with Orna Donath

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 42:13


For the 146th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Orna Donath, an Israeli sociologist, author, and feminist activist who wrote the book Regretting Motherhood based on her research. We talk about ambivalence vs. regret, the difference in how the genders are socialized around parenthood, the external pressures women face to become mothers, how she conducted her study, and more. For more Orna Donath: Buy Orna's book Regretting Motherhood: A Study Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
The Transformative Effect of Shibari Rope Bondage with Marika Leila Roux of Shibari Study

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 44:42 Very Popular


For the 144th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Marika Leila Roux, a Berlin-based Shibari practitioner & the co-founder of Shibari Study, the leader in online rope education. Shibari is Japanese rope bondage, a form of BDSM. The word broadly means "binding" or "tying." It originated from Hojo-jutsu, a torturous method of restraining captives, before morphing into the erotic bondage Kinbaku in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Marika shares her personal journey with Shibari, and we get into the origins and how it relates to Western BSDM practices, how you can practice by yourself with self-tying or solo tying, the benefits, including mindfulness and meditation, the nuances in terminology between rigger vs. rope top and rope model vs. rope bottom, misconceptions about the power dynamics, the difference between power and control, and so much more. For more Shibari Study: Try Shibari Study shibaristudy.com Follow Shibari Study on Instagram @shibari.study Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conversations with Toi
Ain't Too Proud...for a Show or some Goals

Conversations with Toi

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 56:14


Goals and The Temptations? Yes on this last episode of the season and year I talk to E. Clayton Cornelious about his role as Paul Williams on the Broadway show of Ain't Too Proud coming to the Kimmel Cultural Campus January 3-21st. Tickets are now available............................................................................................................................................E. CLAYTON CORNELIOUS (Paul Williams) is a Grammy winning Broadway/Tv veteran actor of 25 years. He's worked on the West End of London, has done 9 1/2 Broadway shows, and this marks his 10th Broadway national tour. On top of acting, he is now a 5-year Broadway Investor/Producer. He made his Broadway producing debut in 2021 and was recently nominated for his 1st Tony Award in 2023 as co-producer. He is a graduate of PPU and is currently getting his 2nd degree in Business Management at EGCC. He is grateful to friends, family and God. Instagram: @Eclaycorn. Website: Eclaycorn.com..................................................................................................................................................Goals are meant to have a plan with them. Resolutions and goals aren't simply a wish list that you write down and hope for the best. Make a list and a plan to go along with it that will assist you in making 2024 successful. Remember to sprinkle in some grace in your goals setting. We tend to be on the go to making things happen without adding some pauses into our lives. ...........................................................................................................................................Follow me on the Blog and on socials as ToitimeblogNew Year Blogs to add to your world:Getting Organized into the New YearKeep A Few Things into the New YearStick to your New Year Goals/Resolutions

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Use Your Breakup as an Opportunity to Become Your Best Self with Breakup Bestie Kendra Allen

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 33:16


For the 140th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Kendra Allen, founder of Break Up Bestie. If you've recently been dumped or are struggling to get over a past relationship, this episode is for you! This is the ultimate breakup recovery guide to help you not just survive but thrive after your breakup. No matter how desperate you feel or how embarrassing things have gotten with your ex, you CAN heal your heartbreak, and we'll tell you how. For more from today's guest, Kendra Allen: Check out Kendra's website breakupbestie.com Follow Kendra on Instagram @yourbreakupbestie Buy Kendra's book The Breakup Workbook: Exercises & Advice to Help You Heal from Your Heartbreak & Create Your Best Life! from Bookshop.org Listen to the Heal Your Heartbreak podcast Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/private. Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Divorce Attorney Renee Bauer on Divorce, Prenups & Finding Your Happily Ever After

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 35:30


For the 139th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes divorce attorney Renée Bauer for a conversation about divorce, prenups, common reasons couples break up, and how to avoid them. Renée Bauer is an award-winning divorce attorney, international speaker, accomplished entrepreneur, and personal hype squad for countless women. She's the founder of She Who Wins, a business dedicated to helping women crush conventions and live bold, daring lives. Renée is also the author of a book and the host of a weekly podcast by the same name.  For more Renée Bauer: Buy Renée's book She Who Wins on bookshop.org Listen to the She Who Wins podcast Check out Renée's website msreneebauer.com Follow Renée on Twitter @msreneebauer Follow Renée on Instagram @msreneebauer Psst, Courtney also has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Reenergize Your Sexuality & Relationship at the Sweet Spot Burlesque with Ainsley Burrows & Laurielle Noel

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 38:45


For the 137th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Ainsley Burrows (founder) and Laurielle Noel (CEO) of the Sweet Spot Burlesque, an all-black nationally touring company performing burlesque shows in an artistic light while redefining the landscape of burlesque entertainment. Ainsley and Laurielle are the dynamic duo (and life partners) behind the Sweet Spot Burlesque. They're on a mission to spark open dialogues and ignite subjects of sexuality and sensuality that often remain hushed in modern society. Ainsley, the visionary founder from Brooklyn-via-Jamaica, has revolutionized burlesque entertainment for 17 years, producing mesmerizing variety shows and thought-provoking storytelling series. Laurielle, a first-generation Haitian-American and CEO of the Sweet Spot, accelerates the show's success, making it the largest Black burlesque production in the country, captivating audiences in 30+ cities nationwide.  For more about the Sweet Spot: Get tickets to the next Sweet Spot show sweetspotnation.com/tickets Sign up for the Sweet Spot's email list sweetspotnation.com/joinemaillist Follow the show on Instagram @sweetspotnation Follow the show on TikTok @sweetspotnation Psst, Courtney also has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/private. Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM
118. STEMSkills: Building Your Confidence with Karen Laos, Confidence Cultivator

Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 62:56


Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, is on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them simple strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with a proven model and is known for her actionable tips and ability to build trust quickly. During her corporate career, she led a team of facilitators while traveling the globe consulting industry leaders on the seemingly soft skills that impact the bottom line. Karen is the author of Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication, as well as the host of her highly ranked podcast, Ignite Your Confidence.What do we talk about in this episode?How Karen got into confidence coaching.Karen's signature "Confidence Cocktail"TM.Karen provides advice and tips on how to improve your confidence.Her influences in childhood that helped her build her confidence.How to introduce yourself using the PPU method.Creating a Celebration Portfolio.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioYou can support my podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887ResourcesKaren Laos' website: https://karenlaos.com"Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication" book. (https://karenlaos.com/book/)"Ignite Your Confidence" Podcast (https://karenlaos.com/podcast/)Between the ages of 8 and 14, girls' confidence levels fall by 30 percent. At 14, when girls are hitting their low, boys' confidence is still 27 percent higher. (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/well/family/confidence-gap-teen-girls-tips-parents.html)"Pioneers in Skirts" An Emmy-nominated 60-minute documentary about the issues that affect a woman's pioneering ambition. Real-life stories and frank commentary leave viewers seeing their role in the solution, feeling hopeful, and motivated to act. (https://www.pioneersinskirts.com)The phrase “Women must be seen and not heard” originates from an old English proverb, “Children must be seen and not heard”. This proverb first appeared in a book by John Mirk published in the 15th century titled Mirks Festial. (https://doseofwonani.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/why-i-have-a-problem-with-women-must-be-seen-and-not-heard/#:~:text=The%20phrase%20“Women%20must%20be,15th%20century%20titled%20Mirks%20Festial.)

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Choose Your Own Pleasure Path with Amy Baldwin & April Lambert of Shameless Sex

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 36:27


For the 136th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Amy Baldwin and April Lampert, co-hosts of the Shameless Sex podcast and authors of the new Shameless Sex book. They share how they shed early shame about sex and STI stigma surrounding herpes and learned to center their pleasure and ultimately become sex educators, sex-positive podcasters, and now, debut authors! Plus, they share tips for how you can center your own pleasure and choose your sex and relationship adventure. For more Amy Baldwin and April Lampert: Preorder your copy of their new book Shameless Sex: Choose Your Own Pleasure Path to Unlock the Sex Life You've Been Waiting for Listen to the Shameless Sex podcast shamelesssex.com Follow the show on Instagram @shamelesssexpodcast Follow the show on Twitter @shameless_sex Psst, Courtney also has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Fisting 101 + Coming Out, Living with HIV in a Post-PrEP World, Becoming a Sex Worker & Writing "My Love is a Beast" with Alexander Cheves (LGBT History Month Replay)

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 49:04


For the 133rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak revisits a favorite conversation with Alexander Cheves — sex writer, sex worker, sex educator, and author of My Love is a Beast: Confessions — for LGBT History Month. In addition to fisting 101 tips, Alex shares his experiences coming out, living with HIV in a post-PrEP world (vs. in the 80s or even ten years ago), becoming a sex worker, becoming a sex writer, and writing his memoir My Love is a Beast: Confessions. We also discuss tips for exploring kink, how the pandemic shifted his perspective on the fluidity of his sexuality, and why he recently moved to Berlin, Germany. For more Alexander Cheves: Check out Alex's website alexander-cheves.com Check out Alex's sex advice blog lovebeastly.com Buy Alex's book My Love is a Beast: Confessions Follow Alexander Cheves on Twitter @BadAlexCheves Follow Alexander Cheves on Instagram @badalexcheves Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Beducated is like the Netflix of sexual wellness! Access a vast variety of 100+ online courses from the world's top experts. Invest in your love life and join Beducated now from just $10 per month. Get 40% off the yearly pass with my coupon code: private. Try ALL Beducated courses for 1 day FREE! You won't get charged for the first 24 hours, you can cancel at any time. Click the link to get it now! https://beducate.me/pd2342-private Candid is building the premiere discovery and connection platform for the ethically non-monogamous. Get one month of free Premium access when you use the code Private at candid.bio. Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
A Scientific Case for Abortion Access: Dr. Diana Greene Foster on the Turnaway Study

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 34:27


For the 131st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Dr. Diana Greene Foster, who's responsible for some fascinating and groundbreaking research on abortion and contraceptives. Dr. Foster is a professor at the University of California-San Fransisco, the director of research at ANSIRH, and the author of The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—Or Being Denied—An Abortion. In this episode, we dive into the Turnaway Study — why she started the study, how the study was conducted, her hypothesis and how it lined up with the results, what Gloria Steinem said about her book, and more. For more Dr. Diana Greene Foster: Check out the website for ANSIRH ansirh.org Follow Dr. Foster on Twitter @Dianagfoster Buy Dr. Foster's book The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—Or Being Denied—An Abortion ***BUY A PRO-ABORTION SHIRT TO HELP SUPPORT OUR "ABORTION IN POST-ROE AMERICA" REPORTING TRIP (use code PRIVATE to save 10%): https://www.bonfire.com/store/private-parts-unknown/ Here's a playlist of our previous abortion-related episodes, including the "Men Have Abortions Too" series: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BFDkcQYzdfq5YEV5buzzO?si=19a1d68b109845dd Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/private. Beducated is like the Netflix of sexual wellness! Access a vast variety of 100+ online courses from the world's top experts. Invest in your love life and join Beducated now from just $10 per month. Get 40% off the yearly pass with my coupon code: private. Try ALL Beducated courses for 1 day FREE! You won't get charged for the first 24 hours, you can cancel at any time. Click the link to get it now! https://beducate.me/pd2340-private Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Candid is building the premiere discovery and connection platform for the ethically non-monogamous. Get one month of free Premium access when you use the code Private at candid.bio. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Roxanne Darling on Love & Life Lessons at 70

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 27:44


For the 130th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes artist and writer Roxanne Darling for a special birthday episode. In this episode, Roxanne shares wisdom on love and life from her perspective at 70 years old, including her thoughts on having kids, body positivity, relationships, and self-acceptance. For more from today's guest, Roxanne Darling: Follow Roxanne on Instagram @rachelkramerbussel Follow Roxanne on Twitter @roxannedarling Sign up for Roxanne's newsletter roxannedarling.substack.com Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Candid is building the premiere discovery and connection platform for the ethically non-monogamous. Get one month of free Premium access when you use the code Private at candid.bio. Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Your Ultimate Breakup Recovery Guide with Amy Chan

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 31:40


For the 128th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Amy Chan, a woman who not only harnessed the healing opportunity in her breakup but turned it into her life's work. Amy Chan is the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and author of Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart. If you've recently been dumped or are struggling to get over a past relationship, this episode is for you! This is the ultimate breakup recovery guide to help you not just survive but thrive after your breakup. No matter how desperate you feel or embarrassing things have gotten with your ex, you CAN heal your heartbreak, and we'll tell you how. Topics covered include: What are attachment styles? How long does it take to get over a breakup? Should you implement the no-contact rule? Can you get back together with your ex? Can you stay friends with your ex? How to handle friend breakups And more! For more from today's guest, Amy Chan: Follow Amy on Instagram @missamychan Buy Amy's book Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart from Bookshop.org Check out Amy's Linktree for all of her links https://linktr.ee/breakupbootcamp Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Introducing Shameless Care, the game-changer in ED medication. Start your journey toward a confident and fulfilling sex life today. Go to Shamelesscare.com and use coupon code PPU. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Inside the Historic Reopening of Star Garden, Now Officially America's Only Union Strip Club

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 29:41


For the 127th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak takes you inside the historic reopening of Star Garden Topless Dive Bar, now officially America's only union strip club — and only the second club to unionization in the country, period, after strippers at San Francisco's Lusty Lady organized the Exotic Dancers Union in 1997. On Monday, May 15th, lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden agreed to recognize the union and meet with the Actors' Equity Association across the bargaining table within 30 days to negotiate a first contract — and now, 3.5 months later, the club opened back up for business on Thursday, August 24th. Kocak was there to talk to dancers Selena, Wicked, and May and the lead negotiator, Andrea Hoeschen, General Counsel for Actors' Equity Association. Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine was also there to sing a few songs and show his support for the strippers. Kocak and her friend Stacey were also excited to be the first customers inside when the club reopened its doors. The spark that ignited the Star Garden unionization campaign was lit in March of 2022 when the club's security guards repeatedly failed to protect dancers from threatening and abusive behavior from patrons. Dancers were illegally fired for bringing concerns about safety and security to management. With the assistance of Strippers United, a 501(c)3 organization led by strippers that advocates for strippers' rights, Star Garden's strippers began picketing outside the strip club to protest unsafe working conditions. Picketing continued every week through November outside the club's location on Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, California. Last August, the dancers announced they had affiliated with Equity. Shortly afterward, the national union filed for an election with the NLRB on behalf of the dancers. In the fall, the labor board conducted an election by mail. A vote count was scheduled for November, but the results were put on hold by the NLRB due to employer objections and legal filings. The NLRB was scheduled to hold a hearing in May over the employer objections, but that hearing was canceled when lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden agreed to recognize the union. For more from today's guest: For more about the Star Garden strippers and how you can support their cause linktr.ee/stripperstrikenoho Follow Stripper Strike Noho on Instagram @equitystrippersnoho Follow Strippers United on Instagram @strippersunite Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Introducing Shameless Care, the game-changer in ED medication. Start your journey toward a confident and fulfilling sex life today. Go to Shamelesscare.com and use coupon code PPU. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
Wet & Wild Squirting Extravaganza with Two-Time Squirting World Record Holder Lola Jean & Samia Burton of Sexual Essentials

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 33:36


For the 126th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes you to a summer squirt fest with sex educators extraordinaire Lola Jean — the two-time world record holder for volume squirting — and Samia Burton of Sexual Essentials. First, Lola Jean explains her different sexual revolutions, how she discovered she could squirt, how she became a two-time world-record-setting squirter, and the two types of squirters. Then, Samia Burton shares a thrilling primer on squirting and the disappointment some people feel when they discover it doesn't necessarily come with an orgasm. Study with Samia! Obviously, she's a stellar sex educator, so take a class to level up your skills: Masturbation & Squirting 101: https://sexual-essentials.mykajabi.com/a/2147507841/g6JuLmGy #Dickriding 101: https://sexual-essentials.mykajabi.com/a/2147507840/g6JuLmGy #MouthMasterclass: https://sexual-essentials.mykajabi.com/a/2147507839/g6JuLmGy For more from Lola Jean: Check out Lola Jean's website lolajean.com Check out the 7 Days of Domination website 7daysofdomination.com Follow Lola Jean on Twitter @lolajeandotcom Follow Lola Jean on Instagram @lolajeandotcom For more from Samia Burton: Follow Samia on Instagram @sexualessentials Follow Samia on Twitter @miabuggzy Check out Samia's website thesexualessentials.com Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/private. Visit Shamelesscare.com today and use coupon code PPU for a sizzling $30 discount at checkout. Don't settle for anything less than Shameless Care. Let them be your partner in embracing a sex-positive lifestyle. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)
My OnlyFans Anniversary: What I've Learned From Three Years as an OnlyFans Creator (& How Much Money I've Made)

Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 36:44


For the 125th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak celebrates her third anniversary on OnlyFans with a reflection on what she's learned from her time on the platform (regarding body image, boundaries, and more), plus marketing tips and an accounting of how much money she's made. For links related to this episode: Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow You can also follow and/or subscribe to Courtney's Playboy creator profile playboy.com/app/coco If YOU want to become an OnlyFans creator, sign up for an account using Courtney's referral link onlyfans.com/?ref=58464400 Here's a playlist of our entire “Comedians of OnlyFans” series. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Switch to the better razor and show your skin you care with Athena Club! Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. Lume is a whole-body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PPU at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod P.F. Candle Co. is the eco-conscious home fragrance brand based in Los Angeles. To learn more about P.F. Candle Co. and to explore their collection, visit pfcandleco.com and use code PRIVATE for 20% off. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BizNews Radio
Madiba's SAPS bodyguard: Fielding key questions about brutal Mashatile detail

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 21:53


South Africans have reacted strongly to the video of a SAPS VIP policy protection unit dragging and gang-beating a motorist on the side of a major highway. Rory Steyn, who was the co-head of the Presidential Protection Unit (PPU) that looked after Nelson Mandela, answers the key questions and shares how PPU alumni view the actions of deputy president Paul Mashatile's security detail. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Lacquered Ladies
Mountain Dew Mocktail Party

Two Lacquered Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 61:12


The Ladies Talk the new Cirque Vice collection, PPU, and what makes them buy a polish.Buy our merch!! https://www.teepublic.com/user/fanaticure Support the artist: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VeronicaDrawsShop Ask an audience question in the discord: https://discord.gg/q2PRBwzNNB Fanaticure's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fanaticure?sr=a Fanaticure's website: https://fanaticure.com/ DanieShout's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danieshout?sr=a DanieShout's linktree: https://linktr.ee/danieshout DanieShout's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanieShout

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs
What Is A Good Profit Per Unit (PPU) in Multifamily Real Estate?

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 11:49


In this podcast, Jake and Gino, your hosts and multifamily real estate experts, will be diving into the intriguing topic of Profit Per Unit (PPU) in Multifamily Real Estate. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out in the real estate market, understanding the concept of Profit Per Unit (PPU) is vital to evaluating the financial success of your multifamily property investments. Join Jake and Gino as they break down the key factors that contribute to a good PPU and provide you with valuable insights to make informed investment decisions. We explore the various elements that influence PPU, such as rental income, operating expenses, vacancy rates, and market trends. We emphasize on the importance of thorough market research, effective property management strategies, and optimizing rental rates to maximize profitability. Jake and Gino, with their extensive experience in multifamily real estate, will also share practical tips and industry best practices that can help you improve your PPU and boost your overall investment returns. From increasing property value through renovations to implementing cost-effective maintenance strategies, they've got you covered. If you're ready to take your multifamily real estate investing to the next level and want to achieve a good PPU, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Jake and Gino are here to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to make smarter investment decisions and unlock the full potential of your multifamily properties. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Profit Per Unit (PPU) in multifamily real estate. Subscribe to our channel, hit the notification bell, and join Jake and Gino on this enlightening journey towards financial success in the multifamily real estate market. #MultifamilyRealEstate #ProfitPerUnit #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateTips We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors)

The Player's Perspective: Uncensored with Larry O'Bannon
Ray Ganong: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

The Player's Perspective: Uncensored with Larry O'Bannon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 29:05


This week, the PPU podcast sits down with legendary strength and conditioning coach Ray Ganong to talk about his experiences in the sports world. Ray has worked with some Hall of Fame coaches in the late great Howard Schnellenberger, Denny Crum and Rick Pitino. We discuss what times were like coaching at the University of Miami in the 80's during the football championship days to him time coaching a national championship team for University of Louisville basketball. Be sure to tune into a great episode.

The Player's Perspective: Uncensored with Larry O'Bannon
Know Who's Working: NBA Agent Chris "Greer" Luchey

The Player's Perspective: Uncensored with Larry O'Bannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 36:23


On this weeks episode of The PPU podcast, we talk with NBA agent Chris Luchey, known by a lot of people a C-Greer in the basketball world. Chris breaks down what it means to be an agent, what to look for ain an agent and what to stay away from with agents. We ask him about his background and breakdown what is like making deals for players in the NBA during free agency. Be sure to tune in to another great episode you don't want to miss. Twitter : @larryobannon @theppupodcast IG: @larryobannn @theplayersperspectivepodcast

Content Creation Made Simple™ - Simplify the Content Systems Inside your Online Course Business
EP 006 - Consistently Create Podcast Content Easily and Quickly with this Amazingly Simple 5-Part Episode Formula: A Guide for Female Christian Entrepreneurs

Content Creation Made Simple™ - Simplify the Content Systems Inside your Online Course Business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 12:25


Do you have lots of great ideas, lots of great content you want to share, but getting started and getting something on the page stops you in your tracks? Do you feel like if the whole process were easier and faster, then you'd have less mind drama about getting started and getting your ideas out into the world as a female Christian Entrepreneur? If this sounds like you, then today you're in for a treat. Because I've got your back, sister. I'm sharing the super easy formula I use to easily, quickly, and consistently pump out content week after week. Podcasting + Simplified Formula = Being a content creation machine! Want to get started sharing your passion and talents with the world consistently with less stress and overwhelm? Let's dive in. —------------------------ If you're thinking - hmmm, maybe a podcast is what I'm missing - but you're not sure how to even begin? Go grab Stef's course, Podcast Pro University, and get your podcast up and running within as little as 30 days or less. I absolutely loved PPU and can attest to how easy, yet thorough, the course is. I originally bought a different podcasting course and was utterly disappointed. Do you hate to waste money as much as I do? With Stefanie Gass, you're never disappointed. Trust me. So go grab PPU at https://bit.ly/stef-courses and get that podcast started. What are you waiting for? —----------------------- Come join my free FB group: https://bit.ly/ccms-group If you found value in today's episode of Content Creation Made Simple™, please take a minute and drop me a review on Apple Podcasts. I truly appreciate you. And hearing from you will positively make my day! https://bit.ly/ccms-review Learn more and connect with me at https://www.simplicityforsolopreneurs.com Questions? Contact me: kristi@simplicityforsolopreneurs.com (Some of the links mentioned on the show and appearing here may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you buy anything. This is at NO additional cost to you. Thanks for donating to my coffee addiction, lol!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
Five Tips to Nail an Interview

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 16:26


When you sit before that hiring manager, it's common to come in with the perspective of simply answering the questions that are asked. What if you traded that passive role with something more powerful?You have more control over the conversation than you may think! Listen and discover how you can stand out and showcase your brilliance. Tangible TakeawaysYou're not at the mercy of the interviewer: you can control the conversation (and sometimes, you need to!)Know in advance what you want them to know about you, and make a list of questions you want them to ask. Come prepared! Practice your PPU formula (this stands for personal, professional, and unique.) This will set you apart from the rest right away.Show don't tell: give a behavioral example. Stories of challenges you've overcome or examples from past experience help tremendously.You will find more advice in my book, “Find Your Own Voice.” here

The John1911 Podcast
Steve Wynn's Ferrari

The John1911 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 120:38


Episode 254 of the John1911 Podcast:  LT's in Vietnam vs General's in Ukraine. Putin has the Hitler shakes.  Protest Taco Trucks. Abortion: Suddenly shall not be infringed means something to the Left.  Danny get's his FOID back.  Match grade PPU 7.62x54r. Marky faces Ohio political reality.  Rising Crime effects all Dave Chappelles.  A $1 Million 69 Dodge Charger.    Danny, Marky & Freeze John1911.com "Shooting Guns & Having Fun"

RA Exchange
EX.608 - Critics' Roundtable [May 2022]

RA Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 29:02


Every day at Resident Advisor, we discuss the latest interesting music but there's only so much information we can pack into features, reviews and news. The Critics' Roundtable podcast, part of our Exchange series, is a chance for the team to go deeper into striking artists, records and industry trends in the global club underground. This instalment, featuring senior staff writer Nyshka Chandran, music editor Andrew Ryce and chief creative and brand officer Kazim Rashid, touches on recent releases in London, Ecuador, Atlanta and beyond. First, each highlight their favourite albums from the past four months, with selections ranging from Terrence Dixon's supremely abstract techno to Marcela Dias Sindaco's sexy electro. Next, contributors discuss an artist or platform of note. Washington DC label PPU gets a mention, as do the hard-hitting bass mutations of Nikki Nair and Colombian label Insurgentes. Finally, Nyshka, Andrew and Kazim reflect on significant developments in the electronic music world, commenting on the ongoing attempts to get artists paid for online mixes, the intersection of club music and theatre and the recent passing of hip-hop icon DJ Kay Slay. Tracklist: Alabaster DePlume - Visitors XT8B – Oak [International Anthem] Terrence Dixon - Aurora - Other Dimensions [30D Records] Marcela Dias Sindaco - À Flor Da Pele - Rio de Janeiro 3025 EP [Fixed Rhythms] Nikki Nair & Nala - The World Is Always Ending - The World Is Always Ending [Dirtybird] Dwight Sykes - You're Exactly - On The Rocks [PPU] PVSSY & Entrañas - Manía (Menzi remix - Fervor [TraTraTrax] Terrence Dixon - Aurora - Other Dimensions [30D Records]

The John1911 Podcast
Smith & Methson

The John1911 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 82:00


Episode 253 of the John1911 Podcast: Army Goes 6.8 Hornady Ballistic App. PPU 155g delivers. Toolcat Prices are insane! DOD's Ukraine leaks.  Life Lesson- Dress Codes.  The Youtube Minstral.  Mike Tyson lands.  Smith & Methson   Marky John1911.com "Shooting Guns & Having Fun"  

Podouken
Nintendo Vs. System - Episode 067

Podouken

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 154:11


It's our unrequited love letter to one of the best arcade cabinets ever made in an episode that doesn't focus just on a game or a series, but an entire system - the Nintendo Vs. System. How did Nintendo find success in the worst possible time to sell video games? Why did American audiences have to pay a quarter for the first taste of the Famicom? How did stupid sexy Flanders blaze a trail for Goldeneye, Killer Instinct, and Battletoads? What are our top three Nintendo Vs. games and what are yours?We attempt to set the Guinness Book World Record for the number of times “PPU” is said in a podcast, finally get to shoot the dog in Duck Hunt, describe why hoarding is a good thing, and talk about 37 Vs. games… in a row.

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
Hot Flash to Hot Idea with Michelle Newman

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 33:48


Michelle shows that good things can come from a hot flash: she coaches women in their midlife journey to live with abundance and intentionality, making a difference in this world. She's made it her mission to teach women to put themselves first in this season of their lives. In this episode, Michelle explains how surviving a brain hemorrhage gave her the reset she needed. She also explains how mistakes provide amazing opportunities to thrive in the “after” and what it means to “own it”.Listen in to find out the key to confidence, who her favorite actress was while working at NBC, and be encouraged to fully embrace midlife with a fresh perspective. Tangible Takeaways:Master your PPU! This is Karen's formula for introducing yourself: say something personal, professional, and unique so you stay focused and stand out.When you make a mistake, focus on what you do afterward. Own your mistake, but don't stay there! Move forward.The key to confidence is taking action. What's the next thing you have to do? About Michelle:Michelle Newman is the Founder of The New Mid Academy and Host of “The New Mid” podcast ranked #7 in “The Top Ten Valuable Podcasts for Midlife Women.” Michelle has taken her years of experience as a Television Network Executive and Entrepreneur to help midlife women get results in their health, wealth, and relationships. In her New Mid Academy women have lost hundreds of pounds, gain new careers, promotions at work and have enriched relationships. On her podcast, Michelle has interviewed inspiring guests such as Joan Lunden, Michael Kutcher, Dominique Dawes, and JJ Virgin to name a few. What Michelle is creating with The New Mid is a movement that is revolutionizing what it means to be in “midlife.” It's her mission to teach, inspire and empower women to Become the Women they are always Meant to Be.Connect with Michelle:Website: https://www.thenewmid.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenewmid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewmid/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellenewman44/  Podcast: The New Mid with Michelle Newman About me:Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen's style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients). Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosconsultingFacebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosEpisodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

Explicit Measures Podcast
71: Power BI Licenses

Explicit Measures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 68:55


The guys are back focusing on Power BI Licenses - what is the scale, the differences, and what should you look for? Think this could be a boring topic? Or never thought of it? You should now - The scale between Pro, PPU, and Gen 2 is huge. Licensing Info: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/ Get in touch: Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page. Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/ Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwPrIpZwlfIKcoUpRwl9OQ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVv Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎ Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/ Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/ Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
Stop “Shoulding” Yourself with Lindsey Heiserman

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 25:29


Lindsey kicks off the episode with a model introduction using my PPU formula - say something personal, professional and unique about yourself. She's done over 100 obstacle course races, by the way!We go on to talk about a bunch of things with rich stories from her clients and her own life, such as...How confidence is tied to moving your body and trusting what you needWhy “should's” take up more mental energy than “failure”How she shifted to start doing business coaching when she initially thought she didn't do thatWhat was unanimously voted by her clients as their favorite unit in her mentorship course that surprised herAbout Lindsey:Lindsey helps people integrate physical, mental and emotional health and wellness. She is a personal trainer, life & business coach and speaker with over 15 years of experience. Her passion for health and wellness expands to her business coaching as she works with other professionals to build their businesses with compassion and strategy.Website - www.lindseyheiserman.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/lindseyheisermancoachingPodcast - https://lindseyheiserman.com/blog/About me:Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen's style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosconsultingFacebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosEpisodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
Always Be Ready to Speak: 3 Tips

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 22:49


Most people aren't ready when asked to introduce themselves. The one thing we should be ready to talk about is ourselves! Use Karen's PPU method to be memorable and give structure to your message so you can stand out. In meetings, learn sentence prompts on exactly what to say when you want to interject. She talks about empathy and acknowledgement as a way to do that. Lastly, sometimes it's hard to deal with difficult audience members. What are the words you could use to diffuse and deflect, and still get your point across.About me:Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen's style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosconsultingFacebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosEpisodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos:

Allston Melee Podcast
S3E24 - SAINT PATTI'S DAY POD

Allston Melee Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 81:37


(ANOTHER LATE ONE BUT BY NOW U KNOW ABOUT THE BENDER smash.gg/allstonmelee)Did Allston Melee forget to upload a podcast? Maybe. Have we had a busy week? Hellz yeah. The gang sits down to talk about pressing issues such as How do we get Top Players to consistently enter tournaments, Casual Viewers having no idea where to find Melee tournaments, and PPU's victory lap from Competitor into Esports Professional.