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Jessica Fain is a product leader at Webflow and former Chief of Staff to the CPO at Slack, where she worked alongside April Underwood and many past podcast guests including Stewart Butterfield, Annie Pearl, Tamar Yehoshua, and Noah Weiss. She's spent her career learning how executives actually make decisions—and why most people completely misunderstand the process.We discuss:1. Why great ideas often don't get buy-in2. Why executive calendars are “like strobe lights” and why the first 30 seconds of a meeting matter so much3. Why executives are usually optimizing for a global maximum while you are often optimizing locally4. The best question Jessica uses when a leader says something that seems wrong: “That's so interesting. What led you to believe that?”5. Why you should go in to learn, not to convince6. Why showing only one option is a mistake7. Why AI will make influence more important, not less—Brought to you by:Omni—AI analytics your customers can trustLovable—Build apps by simply chatting with AIVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-art-of-influence-jessica-fain—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Jessica Fain:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fain-79b8989—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Jessica Fain(03:53) Why influence is the highest-leverage skill in product(04:47) Why great ideas fail without executive buy-in(06:00) How executives actually think(09:05) The fundamentals: context-setting, communication, and empathy(10:22) Stop pitching for approval—start co-creating with execs(12:59) Influence vs. politics (and why people get it wrong)(15:44) How to disagree with execs without losing trust(17:20) Going in to learn, not to convince(19:08) How to present ideas(26:05) The Minto-style approach and tailoring your communication to each exec(28:22) Why Jessica doesn't like the question “What's top of mind for you?”(30:24) Understanding incentives to unlock buy-in(32:10) Aligning product work with company strategy(35:10) Quick summary(37:31) Disarming the executive(40:49) Speed matters: why fast follow-up builds momentum(43:32) How to run high-impact meetings (the 60-second rule)(47:00) Why influencing execs is part of your job(49:15) Asking for more resources and thinking in 10x bets(52:23) What to do when your idea gets rejected(54:18) Clarifying information(56:50) How to build trust and make ideas stick(58:30) Shrinking big ideas into experiments(01:02:27) Common mistakes people make when influencing leaders(01:06:00) How to grow into your next role(01:09:32) How AI is changing influence and product work(01:17:55) Using AI to simulate exec feedback and improve pitches(01:21:15) Protecting our brains from overwhelm(01:22:44) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Box: https://www.box.com• Slack: https://slack.com• Brightwheel: https://mybrightwheel.com• Webflow: https://webflow.com• April Underwood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilunderwood• Lessons in product leadership and AI strategy from Glean, Google, Amazon, and Slack | Tamar Yehoshua (Product at Glean, ex-Google and Slack): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/you-dont-need-to-be-a-well-run-company-to-win-tamar-yehoshua• Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com• Behind the scenes of Calendly's rapid growth | Annie Pearl (CPO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-scenes-of-calendlys-rapid• Calendly: https://calendly.com• Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/index.htm• The 10 traits of great PMs, how AI will impact your product, and Slack's product development process | Noah Weiss (Slack, Foursquare, Google): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-10-traits-of-great-pms-how-ai• Ethan Eismann on X: https://x.com/eeismann• Slack founder: Mental models for building products people love ft. Stewart Butterfield: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/slack-founder-stewart-butterfield• Ilan Frank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanfrank• Checkr: https://checkr.com• Ali Rayl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alirayl• Rachel Wolan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelwolan• How Webflow's CPO built an AI chief of staff to manage her calendar, prep for meetings, and drive AI adoption | Rachel Wolan: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-webflows-cpo-built-an-ai-chief• Barbara Minto's website: https://www.barbaraminto.com• How Slack invests in big little details through Customer Love Sprints: https://slack.design/articles/sweating-the-small-stuff• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• The Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions• The Pitt on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/The-Pitt-Season-1/dp/B0DNRR8QWD• Towel warmer: https://www.amazon.com/FLYHIT-Large-Towel-Warmer-Bathroom/dp/B0CB5K34L2• Casa: https://getcasa.com• Jimi Hendrix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix• Greek Theatre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Theatre_(Los_Angeles)—Recommended books:• Pachinko: https://www.amazon.com/Pachinko-National-Book-Award-Finalist/dp/1455563927• Homegoing: https://www.amazon.com/Homegoing-Yaa-Gyasi/dp/1101971061• A History of Burning: https://www.amazon.com/History-Burning-Janika-Oza/dp/1538724243• The Overstory: https://www.amazon.com/Overstory-Novel-Richard-Powers/dp/039335668X—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

In this episode, I sit down with former NFL tight end Greg Olsen — a man who built one of the most decorated careers in professional football, but whose greatest story has nothing to do with what happened on the field. We talk about Greg's upbringing in an all-boys household led by a high school football coach father who pushed hard, loved harder, and never let his kids settle for less than their best. Those lessons — accountability, perseverance, and doing the hard things when no one's watching — are ones Greg still carries and now passes on to his own kids. We also get into the youth sports landscape today, the difference between a helicopter parent and what Greg calls a "Zamboni parent," and why letting your kids face real adversity early is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Greg's philosophy is simple: you can teach skills, but you cannot coach desire. But the heart of this conversation is TJ. Greg opens up about the moment an ultrasound revealed that his son TJ had hypoplastic left heart syndrome — a condition where only one side of the heart is functional and is 100% fatal if left untreated. He walks us through what it was like to be a husband, a father to other kids at home, and a starting NFL player — all while his newborn son was recovering from open heart surgery. And how he and his wife Cara made a conscious decision every single day to stay aligned, take turns being strong for each other, and refuse to let the weight of the uncontrollable destroy what they had built together. This episode will challenge you, move you, and remind you that the measure of a man is not how he performs when everything is going well — it's how he leads when he has absolutely no control. Timeline Summary [0:00] Introduction to the Dad Edge mission and the movement to raise leaders of families and communities [1:01] Why this replay hits differently the second time — and what makes Greg Olsen's story so powerful [2:44] Greg's upbringing: an all-boys household, a football coach dad, and a life built around sports and high expectations [7:29] Why Greg wouldn't trade his demanding childhood for anything — and the lessons he still carries today [8:46] When dad is also coach: the life lessons sports instilled in Greg that carried him to the NFL [9:27] The harder a coach pushes you, the more they believe in you — and why parents today have lost sight of this [11:39] The Zamboni parent: why over-protecting kids from adversity sets them up to fail in the real world [14:02] Finding the balance — building kids' confidence while still holding them to a real standard [23:43] How Greg coaches his own kids differently: effort is the only thing he'll call out from the sideline [26:24] The parents who don't show up to practice but have all the answers on game day — Greg's take [29:05] The moment everything changed: finding out at an ultrasound that TJ had a serious congenital heart defect [30:33] What hypoplastic left heart syndrome is — and why it's 100% fatal if left undetected [32:24] How Greg and his wife Cara made a conscious decision to stay aligned through the unthinkable [34:25] Wearing three hats at once: spouse, parent at home, parent at the hospital — and still performing on the field [36:19] The hardest part for a fixer: facing something you cannot work, solve, or control [37:17] Larry shares his own story of losing a son — and the helplessness every man feels when he can't protect his family [39:39] Greg's response: how he navigated grief, kept the family moving, and put his own needs last [41:59] Why you can't sit on the couch feeling sorry for yourself — even when no one would blame you [44:02] Larry's 14-year-old son's questions for Greg: what kept you focused at my age? [45:17] The moment at 14 that clicked — getting a scholarship offer from the University of Miami and realizing this could be bigger than high school [47:03] Long-term vision over short-term comfort: why every hard decision Greg made in high school was worth it [49:48] Why today's kids face more distraction than ever — and what Greg would tell them [50:04] The kind of friends that will make or break you — Greg's advice on who to surround yourself with [53:32] What Greg would tell his 14-year-old self: stop and smell the roses, because the hard stuff is coming [57:04] What Greg wants from every kid he coaches: great attitude, great teammate, and fiercely competitive Five Key Takeaways The harder a coach or parent pushes you, the more they believe in you. When they stop pushing, they've stopped seeing potential. Protecting your kids from every hard thing is not love — it's setting them up to fail. Let them face adversity early, while the stakes are still low. When crisis hits your family, the most important decision you can make is to stay aligned with your spouse. If you two fall apart, everything falls apart. Men are wired to fix things — but some of life's hardest seasons require you to simply show up, support, and surrender control. That's not weakness. That's leadership. You can teach skills, but you cannot coach desire. If your kid has a competitive fire and a great attitude, they will find their way — in sports and in life. Links & Resources Roommates to Soulmates Cohort & Preview Call: https://thedadedge.com/soulmates The Men's Forge: https://themensforge.com You Think Podcast with Greg Olsen: Available wherever you get your podcasts Follow Greg Olsen on Instagram: @gregolsen88 Episode Link & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1454   Closing If there's one message from this episode that stands out, it's this: a man's greatest test is not how he performs under the lights — it's how he leads when the outcome is completely out of his hands. Greg Olsen had every reason to fall apart. A newborn son fighting for his life. Two other kids at home. A wife who needed him. A season that wouldn't pause. And yet, he and Cara chose every single day to stay aligned, to keep moving, and to give their kids the most normal, love-filled life they could. That is the standard. That is what it means to lead a family. If this episode moved you, share it with a father who is carrying something heavy right now and needs to be reminded that he is not alone. Go out and live legendary.

Julie Scelfo joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career as a reporter, media ecologist and founding Mothers Against Media Addiction, where they're fighting to prevent the poisoning of our kids with cell phones and addictive media platforms.

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. A Fair Question to Ask About Iran President Donald Trump’s real‑time Oval Office remarks on the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict. Clay and Buck unpack Trump’s latest statements—including his clarification that he will not put U.S. “boots on the ground” in Iran—while noting his signature style of answering a question immediately after insisting he won’t. They highlight Trump’s comments about the Dow reaching 50,000 and his emphasis on keeping oil prices stable while managing U.S. strategy in the region. A central focus of Hour 1 is Trump’s response to Israel’s recent strike on part of Iran’s South Pars gas field. Trump said he was unaware the attack was coming but firmly warned Iran that any retaliation against Qatar’s LNG facilities would trigger overwhelming U.S. military action. Clay and Buck break down the significance of South Pars as one of the world’s most important natural gas sites and discuss how attacks on such infrastructure could destabilize global energy markets. They also track the rapid fluctuations in U.S. crude oil prices—swinging between $97 and $120 per barrel—as live updates emerge from the Oval Office. The conversation turns to the broader goals and consequences of the U.S.‑led campaign against Iran. Buck questions what the long‑term strategic objective really is, noting the massive cost of the operation and the complexity of Iran’s internal political structure, including militias like the Basij. Clay points out that predictions of an Iranian uprising have not materialized at the scale initially anticipated, even after the assassination of Iran’s leadership. Yet the White House maintains optimism: Trump and economic adviser Scott Bessent both claim that widespread military and government defections are underway, with Bessent asserting that the Iranian regime may collapse from within. Historical Perspective The hosts also examine U.S.–Israel strategic differences, comparing them to the historic disagreements between America and Britain during World War II. Clay and Buck discuss Israel’s more aggressive posture toward Iran, the threat Iran poses directly to Israel, and Trump's effort to prevent Israeli strikes that could destabilize global LNG supply. They consider whether Israel’s actions were coordinated with the U.S. or executed independently, and what that means for the joint campaign moving forward. From there, Hour 1 explores the scale of destruction inflicted on Iran’s military: its navy, air force, and anti‑aircraft capabilities have been “obliterated,” according to Trump. Clay and Buck analyze whether such overwhelming airpower—enabled by modern drone technology and real‑time intelligence—may represent a historic shift in U.S. military capability. They note how Russia is now supplying advanced drones and intelligence to Iran, making the speed of the U.S. offensive strategically crucial. Iran's Public Executions Iran just hung a 19-year-old wrestler for protesting the regime. Good and evil still exist in the world. Compare how the American and Australian media covered the 30,000 deaths in Iran during the protest uprising to how the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Protecting the Homeland The TSA agents going one month without pay is ridiculous, not to mention making things far more dangerous. The government needs to get their act together and stop using citizens as pawns. FBI Director Kash Patel says the threat to the homeland is higher because of the DHS shutdown. You are waiting in long lines at the airport because of lunatic ICE protesters. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Last Word: Top Trump officials evade accountability during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. Also, Sen. Rand Paul questions Sen. Markwayne Mullin's “anger issues” in a confirmation hearing. Plus, Democrats claim Attorney General Pam Bondi is trying to avoid a subpoena. And a new MS NOW series exposes the impact of Donald Trump's pardons and commutations. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Sen. Ruben Gallego, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dive deeper into the unfolding investigations surrounding the Epstein files as Dr. Leslie Dobson returns to the studio, joining Annie for an eye-opening conversation that goes beyond the headlines and digs into the details. Together, they break down the latest developments, explore the unanswered questions, and examine what these revelations could mean moving forward. This is the inside look you won't want to miss….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .The Epstein Files | Unpacking the Disturbing Emails & Allegations

Paulette Perhach, freelance writer and writing coach, shares tips on how to prevent your aging relatives from getting scammed. Plus, we take calls from listeners with their stories and questions about protecting yourself and loved ones against financial fraud.  => "How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives From Making Financial Mistakes" (New York Times, January 2026)   photo: A woman over 90 years old makes a phone call with an iphone on 16.03.2025 in Norden (Lower Saxony). Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa (Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images)

What if the greatest thing being stolen from you right now… isn't your money, your data, or your privacy, but your attention? In this powerful solo episode, Darin pulls back the curtain on the modern attention economy and how your time, focus, and creative energy are being quietly redirected—often without you even realizing it. From social media algorithms to behavioral psychology, this episode exposes how distraction has become the default and why reclaiming your attention is the first step toward reclaiming your life. Drawing from ancient wisdom, global travel experiences, and decades of personal experimentation, Darin introduces a new framework: Inner Peace Architecture, a practical, actionable system for taking back control of your mind, your habits, and your future. This is not about disconnecting from the world. It's about learning how to stay informed without becoming consumed. If you've ever felt scattered, reactive, or pulled away from your own purpose… this episode is your reset. What You'll Learn Why your attention is the most valuable asset in the modern world How the "attention economy" is designed to keep you distracted The shocking truth about how often people check their phones daily Why your ability to focus has declined, and how to rebuild it The concept of "cognitive downgrade" and what it's doing to your brain Ancient philosophies that emphasized protecting your inner world The difference between consuming life vs creating your life What Darin learned from the happiest cultures around the world How to stay informed without becoming emotionally overwhelmed The foundational principles of Inner Peace Architecture Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of building a better world 00:00:33 – Sponsor: the truth about NAD+ supplements and why quality matters 00:02:17 – Opening hook: the greatest heist is happening inside your mind 00:02:52 – Reclaiming your attention and becoming the architect of your life 00:03:14 – The core question: how do you stay informed without becoming a victim? 00:03:50 – Why the happiest people are not the most plugged in, but the most rooted 00:04:12 – The battlefield is your mind: understanding the attention economy 00:04:33 – You are not the customer, you are the product 00:04:45 – The shocking statistic: checking your phone 96 times per day 00:05:00 – The collapse of human attention span and what it means 00:05:08 – "Cognitive downgrade" and the loss of deep thinking 00:05:23 – Why reacting to content prevents you from creating your own life 00:05:42 – Ancient wisdom on protecting your inner world 00:05:50 – Marcus Aurelius and the concept of sovereign attention 00:06:14 – Stoicism, Buddhism, and global philosophies on inner mastery 00:06:34 – The quality of your life is determined by your inner world 00:06:41 – Lessons from global travel and the world's happiest cultures 00:07:00 – The common trait of deeply fulfilled people 00:07:21 – Living fully present vs consuming content passively 00:07:58 – The "discoverer state" and what it means to feel truly alive 00:08:08 – What becomes possible when you reclaim your time 00:08:21 – Sponsor: Shakeology and the importance of true nutrition quality 00:10:07 – Introducing "Inner Peace Architecture" 00:10:19 – Principle 1: Create a morning sovereign hour 00:10:44 – Building your reality before the world intrudes 00:11:14 – Curating your information diet like your food intake 00:11:31 – Protecting the gates of your mind 00:11:50 – Following what expands you and removing what drains you 00:12:00 – The power of analog activities in a digital world 00:12:21 – Rewiring your brain away from dopamine addiction 00:12:31 – Why real-world experiences create fulfillment 00:12:52 – Practicing informed detachment from global chaos 00:13:06 – Becoming a conscious observer instead of a reactive participant 00:13:16 – Designing your life before the algorithm does it for you 00:13:46 – You are the architect, not the audience 00:13:51 – The real source of meaningful creation and purpose 00:14:12 – Why discipline and intention matter more than ever today 00:14:42 – Creating a life instead of reacting to one 00:15:00 – The power of inner stillness and clarity 00:15:30 – Listening to your heart and aligning your actions 00:16:00 – Final message: say yes to your inner world 00:16:30 – Closing thoughts and call to reclaim your life     Thank You to Our Sponsors Tru Niagen – Boost NAD+ levels for cellular health and longevity. Get 20% off with code Darin20 at truniagen.com. Shakeology – Shakeology-All in One Nutrition: Get 15% off with code SUPERLIFE at Shakeology.com.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "Every minute you spend reacting to someone else's world is a minute you're not creating your own. The real shift happens when you reclaim your attention, protect your inner world, and begin designing your life from the inside out—because you are not here to be the audience… you are here to be the architect."     Bibliography/Sources Aurelius, M. (c. 170–180 AD). Meditations. A foundational text of Stoic philosophy emphasizing that the quality of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts and internal architecture. https://classics.mit.edu/Antoninus/meditations.html Buettner, D. (2008). The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. Research into the Okinawan concept of Ikigai (purpose) and its direct impact on longevity and fulfillment. https://www.bluezones.com/explorations/okinawa-japan/ Karana, T. H. (Traditional). Balinese Philosophy of Well-being. A cultural framework centered on the three causes of prosperity: harmony with people, harmony with nature, and harmony with the divine. https://www.balispirit.com/community/blog/tri-hita-karana Microsoft Corporation. (2015). Attention Spans: Consumer Insights. A widely cited study exploring how the digital lifestyle and high-frequency media consumption have impacted the human attention span. https://doi.org/10.1037/e520032015-001 Newport, C. (2016). Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Academic and practical research on the necessity of cultivating "deep work" habits to reclaim cognitive sovereignty from the "attention economy." https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/ Nylund, D. (2018). Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage. Research into the Finnish concept of "Sisu"—a psychological strength and resilient mindset that allows individuals to persist through extreme adversity. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/health-news/sisu-within-all-us University of Derby / National Trust. (2020). The Benefits of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku). A review of research showing that intentional time in nature significantly lowers cortisol levels and boosts immune function. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3

In Georgia, a longtime grocery store manager says he was fired after stepping in to protect an elderly co-worker from shoplifters and suffering a head injury during the attack. A mother is under arrest in North Carolina after police say she left two young children in a hot car while shoplifting inside a Walmart. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked FilePROTECTING OUTCOMES: Why Thinking Like an Owner Changes Everything by Brian RooneyRooney's Auto and Tire CenterThanks to our partner PromotiveIt's time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our Partner WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Wrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.

Protecting the prairie, turning an oil field into a nature center, that's good government and good environmental stewardship in Houston, Texas. Listen to Commissioner Adrian Harris explain how he did it. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: HelloNation Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

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The Samis are back for another Dear Samis episode, aka the ultimate girl chat, where they answer your burning questions. From how to stop feeling embarrassed about putting yourself out there online to how to ask for support from your best friends without feeling like a burden, nothing is off limits.Tune in as they open up about balancing work and friendship (and what they've learned from navigating that dynamic in real life), protecting their inner peace in the middle of everyday noise, and the tools they use to tune out distractions and stay grounded. Plus, they share their death row meals and, to wrap it up, Sami spills on a few baby names she loves but won't be using. One of their favorite episodes to record, this one is equal parts advice, unfiltered stories, and catching up with the girls.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by:Hungryroot: Visit Hungryroot.com/transform and use code transform to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life. IQBAR: Text TRANSFORM to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR productsCozy Earth: Head to CozyEarth.com and use code TRANSFORM for up to 20% offOllie: Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/transform and use code transform to get 60% off your first box!BiOptimizers: Go to bioptimizers.com/samispalter and use my exclusive code SAMI to get 15% off any order. RW Knudsen: Krush 100% of your day with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store todayProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Black Entrepreneur Experience, we sit down with Matthew Fornaro, a business law attorney serving Florida for over two decades, dedicated to helping founders navigate the legal side of entrepreneurship. After years at large law firms and now leading his own practice, Matthew has supported countless small business owners with: • Choosing the right legal structure • Drafting and understanding contracts • Protecting intellectual property • Navigating regulatory challenges • Resolving real estate disputes He also mentors rising entrepreneurs and teaches in programs like the Kaufman Foundation's FastTrac NewVenture, empowering founders to build strong legal foundations from day one. In this conversation, Matthew demystifies complex legal topics and shares practical, actionable advice to help entrepreneurs protect their ideas, minimize risk, and grow with confidence. If you're launching, scaling, or restructuring a business, this episode will help you understand your rights and build smarter. Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a founder who needs this guidance.

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Gaslighting does not only affect your emotions. It affects your brain.In this episode, Dr. Krystal Culler and Heather Elwell sit down with Dr. Jennifer Fraser, author of The Gaslit Brain, to examine what happens in the brain when someone experiences chronic gaslighting, bullying, and psychological harm.*Please note that this conversation was recorded live during a live Neuro Nook book club discussion and featured as part of the Virtual Brain Health Center's annual Brain Week series.*This conversation connects neuroscience, workplace culture, and lived experience. You will learn how gaslighting disrupts memory, increases stress responses, and impacts cognitive performance. More importantly, you will learn what you can do to protect your brain.This discussion also explores institutional gaslighting, why even high-performing professionals are vulnerable, and how understanding the science can reduce self-blame and increase clarity.If you have ever questioned your memory, your judgment, or your sense of reality after a difficult workplace or personal experience, this episode provides language, science, and practical strategies.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeThe difference between normal conflict and gaslightingWhy gaslighting is designed to create confusionWhat chronic psychological stress does to the brainHow the amygdala and hippocampus respond to prolonged stressWhy highly capable professionals are often targetsHow workplace cultures can enable manipulationWhy language matters in recognizing psychological harmBrain-based strategies to strengthen cognitive resilienceKey TakeawaysGaslighting follows patterns. Learning those patterns helps you see clearly.Your brain is wired for trust. That makes manipulation difficult to recognize.Psychological harm can produce real neurological effects including: stress overload, memory disruption, and cognitive fatigue.Recovery is possible. Neuroplasticity means the brain can repair and adapt.Awareness is protection. Naming the behavior reduces its power.Practical Brain Health Strategies DiscussedStrengthen awareness of your environment and patterns of behaviorBuild a more precise emotional vocabulary to better interpret stress signalsPrioritize psychological safety and supportive relationshipsSlow down decisions when something feels offQuestion assumptions and look for evidence before accepting claimsStay socially connected during recovery rather than withdrawingLearn More About Dr. Jennifer FraserWebsite: BulliedBrain.comPsychology Today column: The Bullied BrainPodcast: The FEMCAST Listen to host, Dr. Krystal Culler's conversation with Dr. Jennifer Fraser on her podcast, The FEMCAST titled, “How 'Psychopath Puppet Masters' Destroy Careers (and How to Escape)” on iTunes, Spotify, or Substack or watch on YouTubeRelated Resources MentionedLearn more about BrainHQ brain training platform from our previous podcast conversation with their lead scientist Dr. Henry Mahncke, Ph.D. “What the Latest Brain Training Science Means For Your Brain Health” Previous podcast conversations with Dr. Jennifer FraserListen now: Exposing Gaslighting: What it Does to the Brain and How to HealListen now: Understanding the Neuroscience of Bullying & Its Impact on the BrainExplore the written summary of Neuro Nook Book Club discussion on the gaslit brainKey Message From This EpisodeGaslighting loses power when it is recognized and named. Protecting your brain starts with understanding how manipulation works and trusting your ability to question what does not feel right.Support the PodcastIf this episode helped you better understand brain health and psychological safety:Share this episode with someone who may benefitLeave a review to help others find the showSubscribe for future brain health conversationsContactHave a topic you would like explored on the podcast?Email: podcast@virtualbrainhealthcenter.com

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What does it look like to build a meaningful and profitable business — and refuse to sell despite tempting offers? Think about the business world today. Industries consolidate. Companies buy each other out. Others manage to scale growth, but often at the expense of their soul. Staying independent can feel like the riskiest move of all. But what if that risk is the very thing that builds your reputation? This episode is a masterclass in playing the long game. Dan Smalls pulls back the curtain on nearly four decades in the live music industry — from booking shows at 18 years old to producing massive festivals — and shares what it takes to grow without losing control. Dan is the founder of DSP Shows, an independent concert promotion company presenting more than 800 events a year across New York and Massachusetts. His career includes producing the first seven Phish summer festivals, revitalizing Ithaca's historic State Theatre, and acquiring the beloved Green River Music Festival. Known for his artist-first philosophy and relentless commitment to experience, Dan has built one of the most respected regional operations in the country — without ever selling out to corporate ownership. In this episode, Dan breaks down how to scale with integrity, protect your independence, and build a business rooted in relationships. Risk Is the Business Dan describes his job simply: "I gamble for your enjoyment." Every show is a bet. The promoter guarantees money to the artist, pays for the venue, handles marketing, production, staffing — and assumes all financial risk. At 9:30 p.m., that ticket is worth something. At 9:31, it's worth nothing. It's a high-stakes model. But Dan doesn't view risk as something to avoid — it's just another aspect of operations to manage across the big picture. One show may lose $50,000. Another might outperform expectations. The key is zooming out and playing the long game across a whole year. Entrepreneurs can take a powerful lesson here: you can't evaluate success one moment at a time. You have to build systems and relationships that endure, along with a resilience that will carry you through volatility. Relationships Over Revenue In an industry known for ego and excess, Dan built his company on a different philosophy: treat artists better than anyone else. That means remembering what they love. Adding thoughtful touches backstage. Protecting their space. Making a grueling tour feel human. Over time, that care compounds. Artists request to work with him. Agents trust him. Some have even voluntarily reduced their own payouts after underperforming shows to protect the relationship. That's reputation. That's currency. While multinational corporations answer to shareholders, Dan answers to his team, his family, and his community. He's turned down buyouts. He's resisted the roll-up culture of the industry. And he's grown organically — from 62 shows a year with a laptop to a nine-person team producing hundreds of events annually. It's proof that independence is possible with the right thinking and planning. Enjoy this episode with Dan Smalls… Soundbytes 13:30–13:51 "We take, basically, all the risk. People ask what I do. I say, 'I gamble for your enjoyment.' We're going to guarantee the band a certain amount of money or a certain percentage of the gate. We'll have to rent the venue. We do all the marketing. We pay all the bills. And if there's anything left at the end after we split with the act, that's where we make our money. There's no guarantees on our side." 23:21–23:44 "He kept pushing it, and I finally closed the door in his face and I wrote the check. And I've learned to take those hits like a champ. The wins and the losses have to be the same. But ironically, the next day, they sent me a note that they ripped the check up and didn't want to see me lose that much, so they took less. And I think that's where you get the ultimate respect in this industry." Quotes "I sell a product that today is worth $80, and at 9:30 tonight, it's worth zero." "I've never really let money be the motivator. It was always: how can I treat this band better?" "You don't understand what it's like until you're putting your own skin in the game." "We've never sat down and planned growth. We've always let it be organic." Links mentioned in this episode: From Our Guest Website: https://dspshows.com Green River Festival: https://www.greenriverfestival.com Email: dan@dspshows.com Connect with Dan Smalls on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-smalls-961a5a9/ Instagram: @dan_smalls | @dspshows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dspshows X: @YrkillnmeSmalls Connect with brandiD Find out how top leaders are increasing their authority, impact, and income online. Listen to our private podcast, The Professional Presence Podcast: https://thebrandid.com/professional-presence-podcast Ready to elevate your digital presence with a powerful brand or website? Contact us here: https://thebrandid.com/contact-form/

It's a road edition of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! Yup. I recorded this one while in Louisville KY! Who doesn't like KY?! What? Here's what's on the show this week. All the news that matters! And this week that's the Save Act, standing up for what's right, not getting distracted with stuff like Iran, and March madness BS. Someone or some group of someone's working us like a sheep dog works a group of sheep. That's the metaphor I'm going with anyway. That's how it feels and frankly I don't care for it. Anyone remember Occupy Wall St? What happened there? Why did that just evaporate? Hmmm. Funny how that works. We'll talk about all the news and have some laughs along the way. All on this week's episode of The Loftus Party podcast! Want to show your support and get all the cool extras? We're on Locals and Patreon! Join up. Join in. Let us begin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the One Dream Podcast, Paul Renner discusses his journey from military service to politics, emphasizing the importance of leadership under pressure. He highlights his commitment to parental rights, healthcare reform, and the need for data privacy in education, particularly concerning AI. Renner positions Florida as a beacon of freedom, advocating for individual rights and family values while critiquing the impact of Obamacare. He expresses a desire to trust individuals with their health decisions and to guard against fear-driven policies in governance, aiming to leave a legacy of freedom in Florida. Resources Mentioned Paul Renner for Florida Governor One Dream on Instagram: @onedream.podcast — DM us your detox questions Follow The One Dream Podcast:

Tiger populations have risen in some countries, such as Bhutan, Nepal and India, but the global population of the big cat species remains critically endangered, says Debbie Banks, campaign lead for tigers and wildlife crime at the Environmental Investigation Agency. The global tiger population was recorded at roughly 5,574 in 2022, with the species having disappeared from roughly 95% of its historical range. Banks joins Mongabay's podcast this week to detail the status of Panthera tigris, the successes and failures of the first Global Tiger Recovery Program (GTRP), what the second iteration (2.0) seeks to do differently, and what she thinks range countries need to focus on. "This story is very much a mixed bag of localized successes and elsewhere just stagnation … and a lack of political and financial investment to bring tigers back from the brink in some places." Making good on the commitments of GTRP 2.0, Banks says, would also benefit nations seeking to fulfill their environmental protection commitments under the Global Biodiversity Framework agreed upon by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). That's because tigers are what's known as an umbrella species, meaning that protecting them also protects ecosystems and a host of other species and biodiversity contained within these ecosystems. "Tigers are an apex predator, therefore a keystone species, an umbrella species, a flagship species. And by saving tigers…we save so much more." Please take a minute to let us know what you think of our podcast, here. Image Credit: A tiger in Sumatra. The Sumatran subspecies is critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting, and now faces additional threats from two hydropower dams planned to be constructed within their habitat. Image courtesy of Pete Morris. ——— Timecodes (00:00) Introduction (03:07) The global status of the tiger (10:33) Threats to the tiger (24:16) Law enforcement and reducing tiger demand (33:35) The Global Tiger Recovery Program (42:02) Protecting tigers 'saves so much more'

Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by Jim Vaglica — a 32-year police veteran, elite SWAT operator, and reality TV competitor with one of the wildest résumés you'll hear. Jim spent:

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Many parents worry that every anxious moment will shape their child's future. Clinical psychologist Dr. Meredith Elkins says anxiety itself is a normal human emotion and the real issue is avoidance. When parents rush to remove discomfort, they may unintentionally make anxiety stronger. We explore why kids need manageable challenges to build confidence and resilience.

Using Mealworms for HPAI Protection, Part 1 Using Mealworms for HPAI Protection, Part 2 Great Year for Milk Production   00:01:05 – Using Mealworms for HPAI Protection, Part 1: The show starts with Laura Miller, K-State associate professor of veterinary virology, as she explains research of using mealworms to help protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza.  Protecting the Nation's Poultry Supply   00:12:05 – Using Mealworms for HPAI Protection, Part 2: Laura continues today's show as she discusses how this can be used for wild birds and other species, as well as highlights the teamwork on this project.  Extension.ksu.edu K-State.edu   00:23:05 – Great Year for Milk Production: K-State dairy specialist, Mike Brouk, ends the show as he passes along data from 2025 that shows an increase of 45,000 dairy cows in Kansas which helped produce a banner year for milk production and is expected to continue in 2026.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Today we celebrate Episode 150 of Work Comp Talk.  A couple of years ago, this podcast started with one simple goal: helping injured workers understand a system that can often feel confusing and overwhelming.  Since then, we've had meaningful conversations, answered important questions, and shared insights that we hope have helped many people feel more confident about their workers' compensation cases.  For this special episode, four attorneys from Pacific Workers join host Carmen Ramirez to share practical tips on protecting your workers' compensation settlement in California.  In this episode, they break down key parts of the workers' comp process and explain what injured workers should know before settling their claim.  It's a special conversation filled with valuable insights from the lawyers who handle these cases every day.    If you've been following Work Comp Talk, thank you for being part of this journey.  We'd love to hear from you, leave us a positive comment, tell us what you've learned from the podcast, or share what topics you'd like us to discuss in future episodes.  Your support truly means a lot to our team.    This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, the trusted workers' compensation law firm in Northern California. With over 10,000 cases won and more than $350 million recovered for injured workers, we are here to help if you've suffered a workplace injury.    Visit our FAQ and blog for more resources:  https://www.pacificworkers.com/blog/     Follow Us on Social Media for More Content!  

Hey Baes! Today we're continuing the Warring For Your Marriage series with Episode 5.In this episode we're breaking down how to identify, confront, and defeat the seeds of Satan before they grow into destruction in your relationships and marriage.Spiritual warfare in relationships is real, but when you understand your authority and how to use it, you don't have to stay under attack. Grab your journals!If you feel led to sow A Seed:Cash App: $thechristianbaePaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheChristianBaeZelle/Apple Pay: TheChristianBae@gmail.comMasterclasses:February: Soft&Submitted (Feminine Energy Masterclass) https://thechristianbae.com/products/soft-submitted-masterclassMarch: Master Your Anointinghttps://thechristianbae.com/products/master-your-authority-masterclassApril: Warring For Your Marriage Masterclasshttps://thechristianbae.com/products/warring-for-your-marriage-masterclass⸻Upcoming EventsWhere Wives War Workshop (In Person)https://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wive-war-workshopWhere Wives War Workshop (Virtual)https://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wives-war-pt-3-replayWhere Wives War Mentoringhttps://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wives-war-1-1-mentorship-application-requiredMakeup products: https://liketk.it/5Vx6b______________________________________________** Things mentioned in todays video:**– Defeating the seeds of Satan– Identifying destructive patterns early– Spiritual authority in relationships– Confronting what was planted– Protecting your marriage from spiritual warfare______________________________________________♡ F O L L O W M Y S O C I A L S ♡Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechristianbae_?utm_medium=copy_linkTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRDTxdR2/______________________________________________Business inquiries: TheChristianBae@gmail.comPO Box 100527Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310#thechristianbae #wherewiveswar

As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its third week, the complexities of the global energy landscape are deepening by the hour. Shut-ins of Middle Eastern upstream oil production are now approaching 10 million barrels per day, 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas remains shuttered, and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to normal maritime traffic. And while a historic 400-million-barrel release from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve helped blunt oil prices from rising further over a hundred dollars per barrel, flow rate limitations mean such stockpiles may only meet one fifth of the ongoing daily disruptions. In this episode of the Iran Conflict Brief, host Daniel Sternoff sits down with Richard Nephew to give an update on the latest events in Iran. They provide an analysis of the ongoing military strikes, including the recent US targeting of Kharg Island and Iran's retaliation against the UAE's Fujairah port. Richard is a senior research scholar at the Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy and the author of The Art of Sanctions. Over the past two decades, he has held a range of senior roles in the US government, including deputy special envoy for Iran, principal deputy coordinator for sanctions policy at the Department of State, and director for Iran at the National Security Council. Credits: Hosted by Daniel Sternoff. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.

Rev. Lee Wolak delivers a powerful spiritual talk on protecting your mental atmosphere, mastering your mindset, and creating a higher quality life through conscious thinking. Learn how thoughts shape experience, why inner environment matters, and how spiritual awareness leads to peace, clarity, and personal power. Ideal for mindfulness, self-growth, and conscious living seekers. Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations If you find value in what Agape offers spiritually, emotionally, and in community, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue to share truth, healing, and transformation with the world. Click here to become a supporter: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/

Episode 256 :     Welcome to the newest episode of Pi Perspectives. This week Matt speaks with Iris Eytan from the amazing non-profit, Protect Ethical Prosecutors. Matt and Iris have a great conversation about her career as a criminal defense lawyer and a defining case that inspired her to advocate to reduce corruption in the legal community. This episode is a great look at some of the issues the legal system faces today and how using private investigators can help root out unfair prosecutions. Please welcome Iris Eytan and your host, New York PI, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt's email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin: Matthew Spaier       www.investigators-toolbox.com   Iris Eytan on Linkedin: Iris Eytan Email: Iris@Protectethicalprosecutors.org https://protectethicalprosecutors.org/ 
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Jeff and Jim welcome Joseph Carson, cybersecurity expert and host of the Security by Default podcast, for a conversation on AI in offensive and defensive security. Joseph shares the real-world incident that inspired his EIC keynote - watching two AI agents negotiate a ransomware payment live. He breaks down how attackers use unconstrained models to lower the skill barrier and accelerate data exfiltration. The conversation covers NATO Lock Shields, the world's largest live cyber defense exercise, identity as national critical infrastructure, and the EU AI Act's risk-based approach. Also: Estonia's AI tax agents, the energy cost of being polite to AI, and the Tamagotchi theory of human-AI relationships.Connect with Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephcarsonNATO Locked Shields: https://ccdcoe.org/exercises/locked-shields/Security by Default podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/0mzN5M5CkFVLn8fq5TnH0OConnect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome and intro03:02 Conference season and IDAC discount codes04:19 Introducing Joseph Carson and Security by Default10:18 Optimist or pessimist on identity security12:30 AI vs. AI - origin of the concept15:02 Watching two AI agents negotiate a ransomware payment17:26 The Tamagotchi metaphor for human-AI relationships19:07 Who is winning the AI cyber arms race21:00 How AI accelerates attacker capabilities23:09 Dark web LLMs and bypassing guardrails26:36 The energy cost of being polite to AI28:15 Agentic AI skills, campaigns, and the Matrix analogy31:34 Estonia AI agents filing tax returns35:14 Introducing NATO Lock Shields37:00 Protecting a simulated nation from 8,500 cyber attacks38:08 Why identity is national critical infrastructure41:18 AI in Lock Shields before and after43:05 Lock Shields 2025 scoring explained47:04 The EU AI Act - is it the next GDPR50:18 Risk-based approach to AI regulation53:35 Closing thoughts and cautious optimism54:21 Scuba diving vs. snowboarding58:05 Wrap-upKEYWORDSAI vs AI, agentic AI, identity security, NATO Lock Shields, EU AI Act, Joseph Carson, Security by Default, ransomware, dark web LLMs, guardrails, data exfiltration, phishing, critical infrastructure, Estonia, cyber defense, IDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald

Welcome to our latest episode! Today, the moms discuss proposed budget cuts in Missouri that would directly affect families in the disability community. Advocacy has been a common thread for all of us throughout our children's lives. Join us to learn more about the current issues and the systems our families must navigate to access services, as well as ways to help. Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our community!If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠

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What happens to the house after losing a spouse or going through a divorce?In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty walks through one of the most difficult and often overlooked situations homeowners face — navigating real estate decisions after a major life loss.From understanding your financial picture to deciding whether to keep or sell the home, this conversation provides practical guidance for anyone facing the emotional and financial weight of these decisions. Laurie breaks down what steps to take first, what mistakes to avoid, and how to move forward with clarity instead of pressure.You'll also learn how home equity plays a critical role in long-term financial stability, why many retirees rely on their home as a major asset, and what homeowners in Bakersfield and Kern County should consider when planning for the future.This episode covers:• What to do with a house after losing a spouse• Selling a home after death or divorce• How to handle real estate during probate or separation• Understanding mortgage, title, and financial responsibilities• Protecting yourself from low offers and high-pressure buyers• When to keep the home vs. when to sell• How home equity impacts retirement planning• Real estate guidance specific to Kern County and BakersfieldWhether you are currently facing a loss, helping a family member, or simply planning ahead, this episode offers real-world insight to help you make informed decisions during a challenging time.

As imperialism struggles to hide its dictatorial and exploitative character, increasingly repressive measures are being introduced. Following the summer riots of 2011, the justice system faced an enormous backlog. With Keir Starmer as director of public prosecutions (DPP), 24-hour court sittings were introduced, clearing thousands of cases in weeks. Clearly, if the ruling class wants to clear a backlog it knows very well how to do so. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Hey Baes! Today we're continuing the Warring For Your Marriage series with Episode 4.In the previous episodes we talked about:• The seeds of Satan• When the seeds show up• Seeing yourself vs the seedsBut today we're addressing something that many people miss.Sometimes the enemy plants a seed…but the real damage happens because of how we respond to it.In this episode we're talking about the wrong response to Satan's seeds and how certain reactions can actually help the enemy accomplish his assignment.If you're serious about protecting your future marriage and developing discernment, this is a conversation you don't want to skip.Grab your journal and let's get into it.If you enjoyed this video, let me know in the comments. Introduce yourself! and don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!______________________________________________If you feel led to sow A Seed:Cash App: $thechristianbaePaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheChristianBaeZelle/Apple Pay: TheChristianBae@gmail.com______________________________________________** Things mentioned in todays video:**– The wrong response to Satan's seeds– How your response can strengthen what was planted– Discernment in spiritual warfare– Self-awareness in relationships– Protecting what God is building in marriage______________________________________________♡ F O L L O W M Y S O C I A L S ♡Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechristianbae_?utm_medium=copy_linkTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRDTxdR2/______________________________________________Business inquiries: TheChristianBae@gmail.comPO Box 100527Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310#christianbae

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – Faith communities face growing security risks in today's world. This guide explains how religious facilities can prepare for and respond to active shooter threats through threat assessments, staff training, access control, and emergency planning—helping leaders protect congregations while preserving the welcoming, peaceful environment houses of worship are meant to provide...

Dealing with difficult people who drain you, derail your day, and leave you replaying  things in your head for hours and hours? Difficult and toxic relationships are emotionally exhausting, and protecting your peace can feel like you're working a second full-time job that you never applied for. This week in the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast I'm sharing practical advice for dealing with difficult people while protecting your peace, whether that's at home, in friendships, or at work (especially at work!). I'll talk about how to handle rude people without buying into the drama, how to stop taking things personally, and simple conflict resolution approaches that help you stay calm and clear. We'll talk through setting boundaries with difficult people that actually hold, and what to do when you're stuck dealing with difficult coworkers (or toxic coworkers) who push, needle, or twist things. And yes, I'll also address how to deal with toxic people and manipulative people; not with labels or name-calling, but with practical ways to protect your energy and make smart choices about what access you grant (or don't) to toxic people in your life. If you want to understand how to protect your peace and stay grounded while you're dealing with difficult people, this episode is for you. 

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Many women reach midlife having done years of personal growth work. They've read the books, gone to therapy, practiced mindset tools, and still find themselves feeling stuck. Not broken, exactly. Just not settled. Not at ease.In this episode of Message in the Middle, Marianne is joined by Ranbir Puar for a conversation that reframes what healing actually looks like.Together, they explore why mindset tools alone can fall short, especially for women who have spent years in survival mode without realizing it. Ranbir explains how healing begins in the nervous system, not because we're failing at self-work, but because the body must feel safe before change can truly take hold.They talk about compassion as a more powerful force than willpower, what it means to stop asking “What's wrong with me?” and instead ask “What happened to me?”, and how reconnecting with joy becomes possible when safety replaces self-pressure.This conversation is for the anyone who feels like they've been trying to outgrow themselves, only to realize they may be ready to come home to themselves instead.Connect with Ranbir:  Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ranbir_puar/#Website-    https://freewithin.me/work-with-me/ Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...

“Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Julia Carreon’s Fight Against Corporate Gaslighting” In this episode, Frazer Rice sits down with Julia Carreon to explore her recent high-profile litigation against a major financial institution and her powerful insights on women in leadership, corporate culture, and overcoming systemic barriers. YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/e05k7SVQ2xI We discuss: Julia's experience with workplace gaslighting and her litigation journey with Wells Fargo The importance of transparency, accountability, and protecting yourself in corporate environments How societal and corporate cultures disadvantage women, especially around motherhood and leadership The themes and motivations behind Julia's book, Walking on Broken Glass Practical strategies women can use to build political capital and safeguard their careers The significance of external networks and understanding your personal strengths The evolving landscape of equity, ownership, and governance in corporations How to proactively prepare for and respond to systemic workplace challenges SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/episode/5c546gs6Qctx4bGOvalgXj?si=1dDyJxnwSyu4tnhXxpzVxg Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Julia's litigation and book overview 02:03 – Gaslighting in corporate culture and early experiences 04:14 – Dealing with systemic backstage politics and fighting for justice 05:10 – Motivations for writing Walking on Broken Glass 08:08 – Diagnosing workplace culture and gender dynamics 09:33 – The weaponized HR department and accountability 11:38 – Protecting yourself: cultural awareness and bias 13:12 – Demographics, gender disparities, and moving forward 15:12 – Institutional misogyny and societal shifts 16:05 – Motherhood, work-life balance, and corporate support 18:28 – Questions of corporate culture change post-COVID 22:21 – The fear factor and change in workplace loyalty 27:12 – Tactical career strategies and building political capital 28:15 – Always Be Executing (ABE) and tracking success 30:53 – The ownership mentality and equity's role in career resilience 34:45 – Building internal and external networks for support 36:49 – Understanding personal aptitudes through testing and reflection 40:12 – Leveraging political capital and seizing opportunities 43:31 – How to follow Julia and stay updated on her journey Transcript Frazer Rice (00:01.004)Welcome aboard, Julia. Julia (00:03.32)Thanks for having me. Frazer Rice (00:04.652)Well, as I said in the opening, the concept of gaslighting in the boardroom is something that certainly isn’t new, but it doesn’t make it any more comfortable for the people who deal with it on a day-to-day basis or as part of their career. And you’re in the midst of litigation right now with a major financial services company. Maybe talk a little bit about what’s going on there. Julia (00:24.801)Yeah, so I am in a high profile lawsuit with my former employer. I would say this is not a path that anyone chooses on purpose. In my particular case, Frazer, I spent 20 years at Wells Fargo, 15 of which were pretty spectacular. I have come to realize almost maybe fairy tale like in terms of my experience. I want to talk about some of the things later on that made it a fairy tale. So yeah, I wouldn’t have chosen this. I did not see the culture at my former employer coming for me. I was blindsided by it and it got ugly quickly. One of the things that I think I am doing here. Or at least trying to do is not be shy about it. Not hide from it. Try to show women a different way for how to deal with these situations. Because I have very strong feelings about the fact. With the rollback of DEI and the current administration’s point of view on women, that we’re going backwards. If women don’t start fighting for ourselves in a more public way and without fear, then I don’t know where we’re going to be in the next five to 10 years. I am soldiering on and it’s not easy to your point. But it is what it is and it’s a fight that I believe is worthy. Frazer Rice (02:03.608)So it’s a daunting task taking on a big bank. Big financial services firm, whether it’s in this situation or frankly any. It’s just these well-resourced big behemoths. What has been the experience been like so far? As far as gathering information? Of getting the walls built that you need to in order to live your life while you go through this conflict with this bank? Julia (02:29.822)It’s hat that is the million dollar question. Right? I will say that in my case i got really fortunate and came across a quote. It’s going to sound really strange. But i came across a quote that said fear is fake and danger is real but fear is fake. I believe that the patriarchy wants women to be afraid. So it tells us these bad things are going to happen if you take on a big firm like this. It is grueling. The days are long sometimes. But once I internalize the reality that it is all fake in terms of all of the bad things that you think could happen really can’t happen. Worst case scenario, there’s nothing Like I’m not going to die. They’re not going to, you know, take away my family. Like all of these things, right? We tell ourselves that it could get really nasty. And in my case, I have to stay really grounded in the fact that what I’m doing is worthy. We tried my lawyer and I tried for 14 months to come to a different answer. And so in a way, not just telling myself fear is fake. But in another way, I kind of feel like it’s my destiny. Because, I just want to say this real quick, I had 20 years at a place that was not toxic. And so I know what good looks like, and this is not good. So in that way, I really feel like it’s my destiny. And so that’s what you do, and you have to have a good support network. I have a great husband, so that really helps. Frazer Rice (04:14.21)The, as I’ve told people, sometimes doing the right thing or going after something that upholds justice. It can be expensive and hard. I give you kudos for standing up. Not only for yourself, but others who are going through a difficult situation. Where you’ve had a significant wrong done to you. You’ve written a book about this experience as well. We can take some time to think, to talk about what the book tries to do. First of all, writing one in tandem with the process here, I think is a bit unusual. Some people do it after the fact. To go through a catharsis after going through a difficult process. Talk about first the why of the book.thhen we’ll talk a little bit about what you talk about in it. Julia (05:17.241)The book is called Walking on Broken Glass: Navigating the Aftermath of the Glass Ceiling.” It was co-written with a fabulous woman named Shannon Nutter. I hope people follow on LinkedIn. The book is not squarely about what happened to me the book came together. With Shannon and I meeting on LinkedIn. Then discovering that we had a lot of the same shared experiences as we are Gen X. in hindsight. Our generation has had the opportunity to have the most benefit of the Gloria Steinem Women’s Movement. Think about the fact that we got the advantage of the birth control and all of the DEI efforts that have been in the last 15, 20 years. And we really felt like there was still a long way to go. Then all of that is starting to go backwards. So last year when we met or the year before, we’re like, my God, the idea that we got the best of the best is shocking to us. And so what are we going to do about it? We really wanted the book to speak to women of all ages in their career. But it was written from a lens of two then 53 year old women who had seen a lot. We wanted to give the book as a love letter or a gift to our 35 year old self. To say, this is what we should have or wish we had known 20 years ago. Because we would have done things differently if we had really faced kind of what the challenges were that women are facing at work. In a real way right not in a way that sugarcoats it or pretends to throw it under the rug. And or always makes it the woman’s fault like the woman always has to be changing and evolving in order to adapt to the systems and i you know it’s exhausting right so the book was written for that reason and it does tap into a lot of the things that we both experienced. Julia (07:35.17)But it isn’t a kind of a personal journal of what happened to me with my former employer. Frazer Rice (07:39.82)Right, one of the things that I found useful about the book is you divided it into three sections. I think it brings us sort of clarity into what you’re trying to achieve here. The first one is just diagnosing the situation that you’re in. Maybe talk a little bit about that. Part one the understanding of your surroundings. What’s happening around you. The conditions that women are facing as they embark on these big situations in the workplace. Julia (08:08.982)Yeah. So the first part of the book does give a primer on kind of the history of feminism and how did we get here and what are some of the big open questions that are still left to answer. We also want to set the stage that makes it very clear that women are accountable for our actions in the workplace. Like this is not in any way a book that seeks to make someone who’s failing feel good about the fact that they’re failing, right? Shannon and I both reached really high levels of corporate success at major global firm. There is a lot of work to do. So we really try to dimension how, what are some effective ways for you to approach that work? What are some of the pitfalls and how are some of the ways that you can handle that? In a way that’s kind of clear-eyed, but never about putting the blame or the onus on the company. And if you don’t mind, I want to say something about that because it relates to my lawsuit. One of the things that I’ve heard criticisms about is that people on social media often I saw when I kind of scanned the landscape of it recently are, this woman is naive. She thinks. HR is her friend because one of the things that I have sued my former employer for is a weaponized HR department and I want to get very clear. mean, Frazer, you don’t manage hundreds of people in 13 states like I did for a very long time successfully innovating, having great client experience team scores and having great employee team scores, right? If you believe HR is your friend. So that’s not what i’m trying to say what i’m trying to say in my lawsuit is. HR shouldn’t be picking off people for political reasons either. We are saying all the way along there is shared accountability between the employer and the employee. That’s really important. I think that you know one of the backlash is going too far field here. Julia (10:27.401)We went so far politically correct on some things that some employees do show up to work and think that they just need things handed to them. And I do think that that was part of the backlash, right? So I just am always striving for balance. I think we should all be always striving for balance. Frazer Rice (10:45.13)One of the concepts too, I think in the book that I sort of grabbed onto and enjoyed was the idea of taking steps to protect yourself. You’re dealing with a lot of different asymmetries when you work for a big company. You’re dealing with information asymmetry, you’re dealing with political asymmetry, you’re dealing with resource asymmetry. Sometimes you’re even dealing with just… Accountability asymmetry in terms of, you some people get free passes at other times people are judged on things or unfairly judged on different criteria that just don’t make a lot of sense. If we step back for a second and for people who are trying to understand, I’ll put it in quotes, how the world works and how to how to be aware of one’s and to protect yourself, what would be the first couple of things that you would tell people to think about on that back? Julia (11:38.471)The number one thing is I would be very aware of the kind of culture that you’re operating in. And it’s very easy to take for granted what a culture really is, what your own personal bias and history is, and then how is it that you are fitting. into that culture with your own shared history. So I love to be candid, right? And provocative about my own situation. If I could do something different, I would be very aware of what my biases were going into Citi with 20 years of being at a place where It was a really fair game, but probably because I had a lot of political capital and I grew up there. So I understood it. But I went into that place thinking that I was a fancy managing director, that obviously I was hired to be a change maker. I can do a lot of great things. And I was, you know, doing my thing, not realizing that I was swimming in a different lake and that lake was filled. with a lot of different kinds of wildlife that I was unprepared for. So, I mean, that’s really important. Frazer Rice (13:12.398)As we talk a little bit about some sort of bullet questions as far as how your experience has gone, the demographics of the workplace are different and changing. On one hand, college graduates are now majority women or higher in just about every college situation. Yet institutions like the CFP, the women make up… Believe the number is somewhere in the 24 % range. So you have this weird dichotomy of more women entering the workplace, but not in the numbers necessarily that would indicate that they are in places to make as much change as they would like. They are still in the vast minority in terms of boards of directors and executive positions at almost every Fortune 500 company that I can think of. As we chart a path forward where, let’s call it merit. Julia (13:58.813)Mm-hmm. Frazer Rice (14:04.494)presides over sort of misogyny and I guess I would call it sort of political gamesmanship. How do you think about that in terms of advice for people entering the workforce? Julia (14:16.461)Yeah, look, so nobody gets to say that women aren’t in the pipeline, right? I mean, that just, doesn’t hold up, especially at the more junior levels, right, of entering the workforce after college. What starts to happen is that it starts to go downhill as you get higher and higher up into hierarchy. And I believe that there is a mismatch between women who want to work and do the right thing. And we’re going to talk about this. Then what does it mean to also then become a mother and give birth and have to manage all of that? And then coming up against institutional misogyny. Obviously my perspective in the last 18 months has changed about the degree to which institutional misogyny exists. Because I had a fairy tale experience before I was able to be willfully blind about the realities. so a really direct way of answering your question is that our book is seeking to hit women in the face with the realities of this because I don’t think we’re gonna change it overnight, right? And it is so entrenched, it’s getting worse and it will get worse. Before it gets better, but I do believe that it will get better eventually because the old system that’s, know, aging out, baby boomers are aging out. Like I think that there’s going to be cracks in that. And then there would be a tsunami of change. But right now the old guard is hanging on and, we are going backwards. And so we just have to be realistic about what it requires to go forward. And we talk about what that is. Frazer Rice (16:05.58)One of the things, right, and so let’s touch back on the motherhood issue, is, that is biology. And so women who go that route and have kids. Which is frankly one of the big precepts in society. Unfortunately. n some ways takes you out of the normal trajectory of a corporate path, just from a time perspective. Certainly, the balance of work that happens at the household level. Where that ends up alling usually, creates a stress that is not well understood or received at the corporate level. What are your thoughts on that front? As far as charting a path that recognizes that reality and at the same time doesn’t put upon going the other direction necessarily in terms of favoring one outcome or the other. Julia (17:02.019)I know a lot of women who did not have children because they felt like that it would, it would harm their career. And, um, certainly it’s a personal issue and there’s no judgment from me. I don’t think I would have had children if I hadn’t met my husband. He was willing to do 50 % of the workload and he has, and, always has probably does maybe more than 50. It is a very deeply personal issue. What I have strong feelings about the fact that companies who lean in to, don’t expect the woman to lean in, but the company leans in to supporting pregnant women, have higher loyalty scores. They have better team member satisfaction. They get a lot from those women that they have supported. This is a crazy story, Frazer. I was pregnant and or just coming back from maternity leave all three times I got major promotions at Wells. I mean, think about that. And I now, because I lived my life kind of in a vacuum for a long time, I didn’t realize that this wasn’t happening to other people, right? So look at me now. I am 25 years from when I got hired, still saying that Wells is a great company. because of my own personal experience. And they got a lot out of me, but I gave a lot back. So to me, supporting women who are pregnant doesn’t have to be a zero sum game. Yet somehow that is the narrative. And I would love to ask you why that is. Like, I mean, what has happened to corporate culture that this is such a pervasive issue when If you were to scan a lot of my Gen X friends, we did not have the same experience. Frazer Rice (19:04.147)I mean, from my perspective, I don’t know. I think that I blame some of this a little bit on the COVID blip in the sense that managers of all types just have no idea where to go as far as how to treat people fairly, either from a work from home experience or how that reconciles with… women in particular who are having careers and families in addition to what’s going on with other folks like the men in the world. My short answer is I don’t know. The longer answer is that I think between the shorter news cycle, social media, work from home, there are a lot of different change agents out there that have taken the focus off of. maybe the issues that worth talking about right now. And as a managerial class, especially as millennials are taking up the mantle on that front, they’re either forgetting about this particular issue and understanding the importance that it has, or they are just so overwhelmed by change at this point and self-preservation that it’s just an area where they’re triaging the different issues that they can deal with. Julia (20:22.492)Do you do you at all think that it is a problem of losing common sense and like letting rigid ideology take over from common sense. I certainly was benefited from working from home for most of my career, right? So it’s fascinating. Frazer Rice (20:46.061)Common sense isn’t common. And depending on the institution that you’re dealing with, work from home is either an excellent tool or a cover to hide under if you’re a mediocre performer. If you’re a manager out of sight, out of mind is a difficult place to be. I think that we’re I think everyone is reconciling to the relative absence of work and sort of acclimating to Zoom phone calls and things like that. And that gets you then away from taking care of the real issues, which is to make sure that the company’s doing right, the employees are doing right by the company, and at the same time that people are being treated fairly, because I think when people are so disparate, it just becomes a real management challenge. What we’re talking about as far as making sure that women are treated fairly in the workplace, Combine that with, I would say, message confusion that occurs in social media, where some loud voices may not be the right voices to be taking up this mantle, versus some of the quieter, stable people who are really the exemplars that we’d really like to point to. Sometimes that gets mixed. And I think the brew, if you stir it together, I think is created. Maybe if we think that there was progress since the 70s on through the 80s, 90s, 2000s for fairness and women progressing within the corporate ladder nicely, I think this the COVID blip has been a bit of a toe stub on that front. That’s an opinion, extremely uninformed, but more of an observation. Julia (22:35.713)No, no, but well, listen, I just I love it because I do want to unpack it just a little bit. It’s what’s fascinating to me is that I negotiated 15 years before covid to work remote and then my boss knowing that I had to be on the road three to four weeks a month regardless was like, I’d rather you be happy where you live because you’re to be on the road regardless. So I got to work from home and then during COVID when they tried to bring everybody back, they’re like, well, you can’t be the only exception. And I’m like, okay, I have been an exception for 15 years. So that’s where I go back to, know, where is this right balance? did, I mean, COVID is as good a reason as any that it’s things are upside down. I mean, really it’s a great theory. Frazer Rice (23:22.671)Well, it also bespeaks different corporations have different cultures and certainly some people are worried about other things than others. Muriel Siebert, who I think is an amazing example of someone who took a look at Wall Street and said, look, I refuse to be held back by anything here. She started her own company and to call it a company is to not give it the respect it’s due. She’s a major absolute force in Wall Street and one of the real legends. To me, entrepreneurism is one way through this. to create the company that you want to work in is, in some ways, to me, one of the solutions for people who are having difficulty in a corporate environment that they’re in right now. Whether they’re able to be the change agent within, which is often hard at a big, you know, bulky company that turns with the agility of a battleship as opposed to being nimble in doing things or going out and starting on their own, which involves its own risks. That to me is one of the solutions. But again, not without risk, not easy by any stretch. Where did that fit into your mindset as you were thinking about this? Julia (24:37.16)Well, so, so she is an icon, not just because of what she was able to accomplish, but she also did it, I think, without a college degree. And she did it. And this is important. She did it fearlessly. And what I would love to go back in time and have a conversation with her about where did she tap into that fearlessness? And you will start to see. Frazer Rice (24:48.665)Mm-hmm. Julia (25:06.77)On my own social media, am trying to tap into that whole mindset of women need to lose fear. I’ve already talked about it, but here’s what’s important to know, right? By 2030 in the US alone, women will control $34 trillion of investable assets. I believe that that is when you start seeing the game change. Look at how Mackenzie Scott is giving without glory. I posted that in a remark that’s gone semi-viral on LinkedIn. Like she is giving without glory. She wants to give, she wants to be anonymous almost about it, and she’s giving without handcuffs. And what is she giving to? She’s giving to communities, she’s giving to schools, she’s giving to healthcare. I mean, it gives me goosebumps every single time. And so I feel like women When we start to control more, we’ll start giving in, Alice Walton is the same way, giving in a different way to change society in a more meaningful way at scale. And Muriel was a pioneer in that regard. And she is someone I think we need the next generation to know about. because she was so fearless and it’s an inspiration. But you and i both know that all kinds of things that women have accomplished are never spoken about in the same way that they are about man and about men. I do think that that’s one of the great things about some of we can go into social media some of the social media change that we see happening with alpha female and all of these great accounts that are just starting to say, know what ladies, we don’t have to buy into the patriarchy. We can do it our own way. And so I think we will finally see change, but I wanna be very clear, Frazer, it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Frazer Rice (27:12.195)Got it. So for people who are in a corporate structure, corporate environment, aren’t ready to make the leap to starting their own business, which is obviously a difficult decision, but when you’re in there, what are the things tactically that one can do to prepare, not only prepare themselves, but protect themselves against these forces that are out there? One of the thoughts I had is making sure that in the job description that you’re able to point to numerical or formulaic successes so that if a narrative is being built against you, you can point to dollars created or jobs saved or metrics that in the boardroom. Not only just qualitative successes, but also quantitative ones that makes it difficult for people to ignore you from a pure dollar perspective. Things like that, what pops up in your mind? That you would tell people to think about in terms of art directing their career. Julia (28:15.023)Yeah, well, the number one thing that I always say, and I’m kind of, it’s kind of a legend for it. So it’s ABE and it stands for Always Be Executing. And when I look back and see how successful I was in a corporate setting, of course, in my case, it was that I had a great boss and a great mentor and sponsor in him. But actually, I was always focused on executing and doing it in a way that is collaborative so that you don’t have the knives coming for you from every direction. think a lot of people who the more successful that you get in your career, you think, I’m fabulous because I’m fabulous. No. You need a mindset of I’m fabulous because I am creating a team around me, no matter who I am, even if I’m not the boss, to protect each other and help each other and lift each other up. if you are always executing and you hit on it, right, as a woman, you should always be keeping track of your metrics in a way that is tangible and defensible. But you also should never take for granted the fact that no matter how senior you are, you need to be getting something done. And I do think that it is a big mistake for people to get high on their own supply and forget that. And then, and then the sharks will come for you. So always do something. And this is just a final thing, cause I have lots of people that I mentor. They’re like, just name one thing. I’m going to give you one thing. Send meeting notes. If you go to a meeting, and everybody’s on a call, 15 people are on a call. If you’re the one who sends meeting notes and this is a hot button, right? For women, they’re like, well, I’m not the secretary. I don’t wanna take me. You know what? Put your ego, park it in a parking lot and send meeting notes. You would be shocked how much goodwill and how effective you’re perceived when those notes, like say a project is going downhill and somebody goes, but. Julia (30:30.157)Such and so committed to this and you’re like, those meeting notes were written by Julia Carrion. Nobody has to do that. But corporations get unwieldy. lot of churn happens. A lot of stuff doesn’t get done in a day. If you can demonstrate that you are someone who is acting in good faith and doing small things to keep the needle moving, somebody in senior management is going to notice that, I promise. Frazer Rice (30:53.763)The other thing I sort of, and this doesn’t just go for women, this is for people generally, is the ownership mentality and the move toward equity, and by equity I mean stock equity, where the mindset to me shifts when you move from sort of salary and bonus to equity in the firm. And that subtle shift suddenly puts you in a different position in terms of sitting at the same table as someone who is, let’s call it quote unquote, making the decisions. When you’re there and your ownership of the firm, however small it is, is rendered unimportant. First of all, that tells you to go. Second of all, I just feel like the people who exist on that plane bring up different things and then are thought of differently. Does that track with your experience? Julia (31:48.819)It does, but I think that this goes to kind of how is the corporate world changing and then how does that impact employees? So, and where I’m going with this is when I was at Wells, my compensation was a third, a third, a third. So it was a third cash, a third cash bonus and a third in stock. Do you want to know what’s going on? And I don’t know if you know what’s happened on Wall Street. Every single major bank is moving to you only get a quarter in equity and the rest of it is cash. So I think that the onus to here is on corporations to be thinking about how they’re treating employees. And to your point, what, what does that mean when you show up and how vested are you in the option? Just real quick, I want to give a shout out to Maureen Clough. I don’t know if you follow her, she just yesterday did an amazing six minute post on why companies are losing loyalty from employees. so like, again, this goes back to is everybody backsliding right now because these corporations have to realize that in order to keep good talent, you want them to have a stake in the game, but that’s winnowing, I think. Frazer Rice (33:11.819)I know. I agree. Frankly you know to me at the larger institutions that aren’t willing to sort of play ball as far as involving people in the ownership that’s a signal and when it’s a signal then you know if you’re good at your job and you bring things to bear you know there are other there are other places out there. I think those places that value you want you around and they want you to be able to participate and how the broader governance of the company works. It’s a lot like how Goldman Sachs was back when it was in the partnership days. Everyone who was a partner there understood how everything else was working and ultimately that meant that, I don’t know, I feel like Goldman still does well now, but it’s a different climate, different firm where you’re completely involved in everything else and therefore the information is out there and… it’s something that you’re not blindsided as much by what’s happening in other divisions within your firm. Julia (34:15.472)Yeah, totally agree. Frazer Rice (34:16.911)One other thought that as we were sort of squiring through this was the idea that it’s important to have information sources or networks both within your company that are outside of your reporting line, but also information networks and support outside your company. I call it sort of the kitchen cabinet of people who are similarly situated or in different spots so that you have context into which to sort of find out what your what you’re up against both inside the company and outside of it. Is that something that makes sense to you or is it something that was lacking in your current situation? How did you think about that? Julia (34:57.906)Hmm. I love that because in 2017, I took stock of the fact that I had become too comfortable in my lane and I was seeing that my influence at Wells was waning for whatever reason. And so I started blogging on LinkedIn in 2017. Because of a conversation with a Harvard sociologist that I write a lot about. Fscinating guy who predicted the current turmoil 10 years, almost 10 years ago. And so I started networking outside and I could not agree with you more that you need to be building your networks, not just inside. That goes without saying, right? Like I had a great career partly because I was a boss at gaining political capital at Wells all the time, right? Giving goodwill and getting it back but outside is critical. during our book, what we found out is, that women are more likely to put that aside. Because we feel like we’ve got too many other things going on, work, know, kids, all of the pressures, trying not to, you know, have a nervous breakdown on any given day, trying to stay fit, dealing with menopause. Which of course is a whole other thing that is a whole other bag of tricks. And so we don’t do it as much and it hurts us. So I absolutely think being deliberate about an external network is essential. When women ask me how to do that, I say to commit to a certain number of hours, half an hour to two hour, whatever you can give a week to doing it deliberately. I wish I had done that earlier in my career for sure. So it’s great advice. Frazer Rice (36:49.865)Along that line, I’m a big believer in being aware of your surroundings. In a sense aware of yourself and what your skills. Things that you’re annoyed are at are and what you’re good at and what you’re not good at. Did you take any tests or anything to understand what your aptitudes were or what you were interested in or more importantly not interested in or how you interact with other people personality wise and Is that something that resonates with you? sort of am a big sports fan. Dan Quinn, who’s the Washington commander coach. He got fired from the Falcons. He did a real deep soul searching and went in and got tested on a whole bunch of different things and where he came up short, where he was really good. And that allowed him to get hired again and to have at least some initial success with the team and hopefully going forward from my rooting perspective. But where does that fit into your analysis for people? Julia (37:50.351)Did somebody set that question up? That’s what I want to know. I am a huge believer in strength finders. Some people take discs, some do Myers-Briggs. The reason I asked if it was a setup is because strength finders saved my life. I was deemed top talent when I was like 34 years old at Wells and they gave me a career coach who by the way was Sarah Grady is her name. and she was Dick Kvasevich’s legend on Wall Street. She was his leadership coach and she gave me strength finders and I very quickly was very clear my top five strengths and then my bottom five strengths are not a surprise. Like I am zero. I’m like negative zero at woo. I was like, it won’t even shock you for a minute. Yes i do think that those kinds of valuations are critical and in fact i’m gonna talk to my twenty year old son about taking one i think you’ll end up taking disk but. One thousand percent if you if you do not know what you’re good at and why then try to find out because it can save your life i mean the awareness and the learnings that i got about myself. From taking one test have stayed with me for 25 years. And I’m gonna be really blunt here. I forgot those lessons when I stepped into a new culture and it was painful. So I think you have to also be disciplined about… Take it again, remind yourself, reread whatever book helps you stay grounded in who you are and how you’re showing up. And get some friends to give you feedback. Frazer Rice (39:44.111)Well, mean, people get better or change or worse at certain things. And so you’re not the same person you were 20 years ago. And, you know, it merits revisiting every once in a while. As we wind down here, unfortunately, we probably could go on for about three hours, which I wish we could do. But one of the things that I think is interesting, too, you talked about political capital and building it up, is that I think one piece of advice that I tend to give to people who are starting out and might be useful in the situation that we’re describing here is that when you have political capital, you’ve got to be willing to spend it occasionally. Careers, in my experience, take quantum leaps in that you’ll be going around for a while and then something good will happen and then you’ve got to kind of take advantage of the advantage while you have the advantage of having the advantage and moving up and then reestablishing the plane. And it’s a little bit like a ratchet where when the wrench turns, it doesn’t turn backward. You can kind of continue to elevate on that point. Is that something that you saw where, you know, as you were making the moves up the ladder that didn’t happen at the last situation that maybe might’ve been something that could’ve turned out differently? Julia (41:01.791)Yes, and I think that being more aware of my surroundings would have helped. I don’t think it would have changed the outcome in the other example. But the political capital that I was able to gain is that I got promoted every single time Wells did a major merger when people were panicking about their jobs. Frazer Rice (41:08.623)Mm-hmm. Julia (41:31.061)And one of the things that I did that you and I could probably discuss for two days is I gave up control of trying to manage the outcome. In other words, I went to senior management with two major mergers and I said, you know what? I don’t care what I do for the time that the companies are trying to come together. You give me something hard to do and ugly and I will get it done the right way. And then you decide whether I get rewarded or not. And when I crushed both of those tasks, I got major promotions. So I think it, I think a lot of people think, I’m going, I had a, had an employee who told me I should just get promoted because I’m sitting here and I’ve been sitting here for two years. mean, it really, life just really doesn’t work that way. In my experience, you got to work your ass off for it. And, and you have to put your ego aside and you have to hope that the universe is gonna pay you back. And I believe that because the universe always has. I believe that even now with my current situation, like everything that has brought me here has made me a spokesperson for like a better way because of what happened to me, right? I had 20 years of goodness and then I had something really hard happen. And I’m trying to make lemonade out of a very difficult situation because it is the only way, the only way out is through. So I just have to keep going through and I love the idea of yes, you’ve got to spend your political capital. can’t, know, George Bush said that you can’t just collect it. What are you collecting it for? If you’re not going to spend it. Frazer Rice (43:17.817)Exactly. Okay, we have to disembark here, unfortunately. How should people keep track of your situation? How do they find the book? And how do people get in touch? Julia (43:31.846)Yep. I have, um, I’m on LinkedIn. I have a website, juliacarrion.com. If you are looking for, I’m doing some consulting on a digital transformation always and org design or whatever. So you can find me there. And then, um, you know, today’s a big day. We are filing today or tomorrow, a response to my lawsuit. So it would probably make the news. Thank you to you for being a great ally to women and having me on. The book is walking on broken glass.com. It’s such a great name. So you can order the book on the website from any of your favorite book resellers. Frazer Rice (44:14.639)Super, well good luck with the legal proceedings. All of your information will have that in the show notes so people can find it easily. I think you’re coming off of a difficult situation. I think you’re gonna turn it into something far more transformative. Even you’re envisioning it right now. So I’m hoping for the best here. Resources & Links: Walking on Broken Glass: Navigating the Aftermath of the Glass Ceiling StrengthsFinder Assessment Julia Carrion on LinkedIn Julia Carrion's Website Connect with Julia: LinkedIn Website Stay tuned for updates on her legal case and ongoing advocacy efforts. Don't miss her insights into transforming adversity into empowerment and systemic change. https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Actually-Intelligent-Decision-Making-1-ebook/dp/B07FPQJJQT/ Keywords: Gaslighting, Corporate Culture, Women in Leadership, Workplace Equity, Julia Carreon, Wells Fargo, Citi, Legal Battle, Glass Ceiling, Political Capital, StrengthsFinder, Work-Life Balance, Systemic Change, Weaponized HR

Ep. 238 Returning to yourself isn't a one-time moment. It's a lifelong practice. In the final installment of the Return to Self series, Maryann Rivera-Dannert explores one of the most important tools for protecting your healing: healthy boundaries. Many women are conditioned to equate love with self-sacrifice, but boundaries are not about controlling others—they are about protecting your peace, energy, and authenticity. In this episode, Maryann shares how boundaries reveal the health of our relationships, prevent resentment, and help us stay aligned with the woman we are becoming. Key Takeaways: • Boundaries protect your emotional well-being and healing • Resentment grows where boundaries are missing • Societal conditioning often teaches women to abandon themselves • Boundaries help you manage your emotional energy • Internal boundaries are just as important as the ones we set with others

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Overnight Iranian drones struck commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving freighters burning and sending shockwaves through global energy markets. But here’s the question I’m asking today: why wasn’t the U.S. Navy ready for this? Iran has said for years its number one military objective in a conflict would be shutting down the Strait of Hormuz. That threat wasn’t hidden. It was repeated over and over again. Yet ships are now on fire in the world’s most important shipping lane. Protecting that corridor is the responsibility of the U.S. Fifth Fleet. So how did the most predictable move Iran could make catch us unprepared? Now that Iran has escalated and commercial vessels are burning in the water, the response will be far more severe. If Tehran wanted to trigger overwhelming retaliation, they may have just done exactly that. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS The Maverick Systemhttps://TheMaverickSystem.com VRA Insiderhttps://VRAInsider.com Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/Grant TWC Health – Use Code Grant for 10% offhttps://Twc.Health/Grant Lost Soldier Oil and Gashttps://www.LostSoldier.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every human being has tender places in their nervous system.Places where life feels a little sharper.A little louder.A little harder to navigate.Sometimes it's a time of day.Sometimes it's chaos or clutter.Sometimes it's certain conversations that require more space and calm.I call these raw spots.And one of the quiet, beautiful privileges of loving someone is this:Over time, you begin to learn where those raw spots are.Not so you can avoid life.Not so you can walk on eggshells.But so that, when possible, you can soften the edges of the world for each other.Because the truth is: life will already bring enough friction, enough stress, enough chaos.A loving relationship is not meant to add more pain to the pile.It's meant to make the journey a little more bearable.In this week's episode, we talk about Protecting Each Other's Raw Spots, and why recognizing these sensitive places in ourselves and the people we love can completely change how we show up in relationships.Episode timestamps:00:02 — Why knowing each other's raw spots matters01:06 — When life feels chaotic and beautiful at the same time02:19 — What “raw spots” actually are02:32 — My wife's raw spot: visual clutter and overwhelm06:16 — Another example: slow mornings and protecting space08:47 — My own raw spot (and how we learned to protect it)11:33 — Identifying patterns: time, topics, and situations14:29 — Why protecting each other's raw spots strengthens relationshipsBecause in the end, this is what loving someone really means:Not removing all difficulty from life.But learning how to hold each other a little more gently as we walk through it.

So many moms tell me some version of this: “I know I need to let go of control… but I can't.” And here's what I want you to hear right away — that doesn't make you controlling. It makes you someone who cares deeply. You're not trying to micromanage everyone's lives. You're trying to prevent disappointment. You're trying to keep the peace. You're trying to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Because when you're the one who sees all the moving pieces, it feels irresponsible not to step in. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton to unpack what control is really about. And what we uncover might surprise you. Control isn't a personality flaw. It's often a safety strategy. Kati helps us understand why control can feel like agency — like the only way to avoid helplessness. We also dive into how people-pleasing quietly becomes control in disguise, and what it actually takes to stop carrying the emotional weight of everyone else's feelings. If you've ever thought, “If I don't handle it, no one will,” this episode is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why letting go of control feels unsafe (even when you logically want to) How people-pleasing turns into subtle control in relationships The connection between anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional weight Why control can feel like the only way to avoid conflict or disappointment The deeper relationship patterns that keep you stuck What healthy boundaries actually look like in real life Why This Conversation Matters When you're constantly managing everyone's moods, schedules, and reactions, you don't just feel tired — you feel responsible for everything. That emotional load is heavy. And the harder you try to keep everything steady, the more pressure builds inside you. This episode helps you see that your need for control isn't random or irrational. It developed for a reason. Understanding that reason is what creates space for change. Because once you realize what control is protecting, you can start building something stronger than control: emotional safety, boundaries, and real partnership. Resources Mentioned Why Do I Keep Doing This by Kati Morton Follow Kati at her YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does faith look like when life has broken you more than once? In this episode, Allyson sits down with Dr. Michelle Mras for a deeply moving conversation about trauma, trust, healing, resilience, and the kind of peace that comes from walking closely with God.

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