Podcasts about Proximity

Trust and empathy are critical leadership currencies in today's uncertain business landscape, especially when navigating internal communications and team dynamics.In this episode of High Octane Leadership, host Donald Thompson engages with Bianca Freedman, CEO of Edelman Canada, to explore effective leadership strategies, building trust, and creating psychological safety in the workplace. As the youngest regional CEO in Edelman's global network, Bianca shares insights from leading 300 employees across five offices and achieving strong double-digit growth.What You'll Learn:Build trust and alignment through clear, consistent communication—focusing on everyday messaging, visibility, and proximity with teams.Model psychological safety by addressing mistakes openly and prioritizing solutions over spin to maintain both internal and client trust.Lead with authenticity by grounding thought leadership in genuine curiosity and delivering real value.Accelerate career growth by excelling in current responsibilities while actively seeking learning opportunities for future roles.About the Guest(s)Bianca Freedman is the CEO of Edelman Canada, where she oversees strategy, operations, and culture across five offices and nearly 300 employees. Appointed in 2022 as the youngest regional CEO in Edelman's global network, she has led the organization to strong double-digit growth and numerous creative accolades, including top ranking at Cannes Lions 2024. Under her leadership, Edelman Canada has earned recognition as one of the best workplaces in Canada and best workplaces managed by women in 2025. In this episode, Bianca shares valuable insights on building trust in uncertain times, effective internal communications, and creating psychological safety in the workplace, drawing from her experience leading a major professional services organization through complex business environments. Her practical approach to leadership and focus on empathy-driven decision-making offers valuable lessons for both emerging and established business leaders.Resources:Bianca Freedman LinkedInEdelman LinkedInEdelman Website High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Welcome to Break Point: the ServiceNow Developer Podcast! Join host, Lauren McManamon, and guest, Hardit Singh, as they dive into ServiceNow’s Rising Star program - how it supports new contributors, builds community, and opens doors to future MVP recognition. Hardit shares his journey from early content creation to becoming a Rising Star, along with practical advice for anyone looking to give back and grow their career. With the 2025 class of Rising Stars officially announced, this episode is the best way to prepare yourself for next year's application cycle if that has become a goal. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 06:53 What IS ServiceNow's Rising Star Program? 08:56 Where Was Hardit In His Career When He Made Rising Star? 10:13 What Are the Privileges of the Rising Star Program? 13:23 What Kind Being a Rising Star Done For Hardit's Career Trajectory? 15:15 Has the Proximity to Internal ServiceNow Resources Helped Being a Better Community Member? 16:39 What Are the Social Benefits to Being a Rising Star? 18:37 Have There Been Mentorship Opportunity As a Rising Star? 19:53 How Can One Prepare For the 2026 Rising Star Application Cycle? 25:05 Advice For Those Hesitant to Put Themselves Out There 27:55 Advice For Dealing With Valid Negative Feedback and Trolls 34:07 Final Words of Wisdom / Challenges For Potential Applicants 41:19 Closing

Welcome to A Change Question — a special mini-series from The Inner Game of Change.In each short, solo episode, I bring you one question worth sitting with — the kind that can spark both personal and professional shifts. In this episode, I explore a question many of us face when change arrives uninvited: What can I control when change is already on its way?From restructures to new technology, change often shows up before we're ready. The 3 P's — Place, Proximity, and Posture — offer a way to regain agency, even when the storm is already here.Drawing on neuroscience and lessons from history, I unpack how small, deliberate choices shift the brain from threat to action — and why missing those choices, like Kodak or the Maginot Line, can cost us dearly.

Reaching my 250th podcast episode feels monumental, and I couldn't think of a more fitting topic to mark this milestone than vulnerability...specifically, how to wield it as the powerful asset it truly is.Vulnerability... being emotionally transparent can create deeper connections and resolve conflicts more effectively, not all vulnerability leads to healing. The missing piece in most conversations about vulnerability is discernment, knowing when, where, and with whom to share your innermost feelings.Think of vulnerability as valuable currency. When invested wisely with people who demonstrate emotional maturity, trustworthiness, and consistency, it yields rich dividends of intimacy and understanding. When handed carelessly to those who haven't earned it or lack the capacity to hold it, it becomes costly, eroding the very relationships it should strengthen.The most transformative approach is becoming your own emotional container first. Before expecting others to hold your feelings with care, learn to sit with your own truths without shame or urgency. This internal safety allows you to share from a place of wholeness rather than seeking validation through exposure.Proximity does not equal permission. Just because someone is close to you doesn't mean they deserve access to your vulnerable self. Vulnerability also is not the sole measure of closeness in a relationship.Listen to see how it transforms your relationships when shared selectively with those worthy of this gift.=======================================================================================Wisdom Wednesdays is your chance to apply what you learn in this podcast. It is my weekly coaching program that will create real time change based on everything you learn here. https://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/wisdom-wednesdays

Spencer Lodge blew my mind today. Top 100 most influential people in Dubai. Sales legend. Financial planning expert. This man built an empire on four simple steps that most people completely ignore. Spencer doesn't believe in cold calling. Says it's ridiculous. Waste of time. Instead he built a system that generated 45 referrals per week. Forty-five. Let that sink in. His approach is pure genius. Every prospect he meets gets asked for referrals whether they buy or not. Think about it. If you close four out of ten prospects what happens to the other six? Most salespeople walk away with nothing. Spencer walks away with referrals from all ten. That's the difference between average and legendary. His sales process is dead simple. Spencer spent 33 years overseas building wealth while others bought watches and cars for external validation. Now he focuses on teaching people the difference between assets and liabilities. Between security and restriction. Spencer chooses to hang around entrepreneurs and commission earners. People who celebrate big wins and push each other higher. Environment shapes mindset. Proximity matters. If you want unlimited earnings potential you need to be around people who think that way. Spencer's wisdom comes from decades of real experience. Not theory. Not motivational fluff. Practical systems that work in the real world with real people dealing with real money.Connect:Connect with Rick: https://linktr.ee/mrrickjordanConnect with Spencer: https://www.spencerlodge.tv/ Subscribe & Review to ALL IN with Rick Jordan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RickJordanALLINAbout Spencer: Award-Winning Podcast Host & Business Strategist Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai.After making waves in the international financial services and sales industries for over three decades, building some of the largest and most successful multicultural sales forces, and being honored with countless corporate awards, Spencer expanded his role to serve his passion for elevating businesses and people' potential in an integrated way.His perseverance and unstoppable drive inspired him to create The Unscripted With Spencer Lodge Podcast – one of the most listened-to podcasts in the region. In each episode, Spencer speaks with the world's most influential people, experts, and thinkers to discover untold truths, unlearned lessons, and important insights, redefining the meaning of success and helping his audience lead a meaningful life.Podcast Milestones: Spencer recently celebrated the 300th episode of his podcast, "Unscripted With Spencer Lodge," featuring British adventurer Ant Middleton. Recent Podcast Guests: Spencer continues to feature prominent and diverse personalities on his podcast. Recent guests include Sonny Ridgewell, an expert in corporate insurance, and Raki Phillips, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, who played a pivotal role in securing a $3.9 billion deal with Wynn Resorts.Focus on Social Issues: Spencer's podcast also addresses important social issues, such as the gender pay gap and workplace inclusion, through interviews with influential figures like Emma Burdett, founder of Saudi Arabia's first women's network, WILD.

Welcome to the Olink® Proteomics in Proximity podcast!  Below are some useful resources mentioned in this episode:  Olink tools and software·       Olink® Explore HT, Olink's most advanced solution for high-throughput biomarker discovery, measuring 5400+ proteins simultaneously with a streamlined workflow and industry-leading specificity: https://olink.com/products-services/exploreht/  UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project (UKB-PPP), one of the world's largest scientific studies of blood protein biomarkers conducted to date, https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/learn-more-about-uk-biobank/news/uk-biobank-launches-one-of-the-largest-scientific-studies  World Health Organization (2003). Adherence to long-term therapies: evidence for action (PDF). Geneva: World Health Organisation. ISBN 978-92-4-154599-0 Research articles and news·       Thermo Fisher Scientific's Olink Platform Selected for World's Largest Human Proteome Studyhttps://ir.thermofisher.com/investors/news-events/news/news-details/2025/Thermo-Fisher-Scientifics-Olink-Platform-Selected-for-Worlds-Largest-Human-Proteome-Study/default.aspx·       Hamilton Se-Hwee Oh et al 2025. Plasma proteomics links brain and immune system aging with healthspan and longevityhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03798-1. Nature Medicine (2025)·       Song, Y., Abuduaini, B., Yang, X. et al. Identification of inflammatory protein biomarkers for predicting the different subtype of adult with tuberculosis: an Olink proteomic study. Inflamm. Res. 74, 60 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00011-025-02020-9·       Ferhan Qureshi et al 2023. Analytical validation of a multi-protein, serum-based assay for disease activity assessments in multiple sclerosis. Proteomics clinical application 2023·       Dhindsa, R.S., Burren, O.S., Sun, B.B. et al. Rare variant associations with plasma protein levels in the UK Biobank. 2023 Nature, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06547-xhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06547-x·       Sun, B.B., Chiou, J., Traylor, M. et al.  Plasma proteomic associations with genetics and health in the UK Biobank. 2023 Nature, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06592-6 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06592-6 https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehac495/6676779·       Eldjarn GH, et al. Large-scale plasma proteomics comparisons through genetics and disease associations. Nature. 2023 Oct;622(7982):348-358. doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06563-xhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06563-x#Sec44·        Carrasco-Zanini et al 2024 Proteomic prediction of common and rare diseases. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03142-z . NatureMedicine volume 30,  pages2489–2498 (2024)·       Watanabe K, Wilmanski T, Diener C, et al. Multiomic signatures of body mass index identify heterogeneous health phenotypes and responses to a lifestyle intervention.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02248-0·       Petrera A, von Toerne C, Behlr J, et al. Multiplatform Approach for Plasma Proteomics: Complementarity of Olink Proximity Extension Assay Technology to Mass Spectrometry-Based Protein Profiling. (2020) Journal of Proteome Research, https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00641·       Multicenter Collaborative Study to Optimize Mass Spectrometry Workflows of Clinical Specimens. Kardell O, von Toerne C, Merl-Pham J, König AC, Blindert M, Barth TK, Mergner J, Ludwig C, Tüshaus J, Eckert S, Müller SA, Breimann S, Giesbertz P, Bernhardt AM, Schweizer L, Albrecht V, Teupser D, Imhof A, Kuster B, Lichtenthaler SF, Mann M, Cox J, Hauck SM. J Proteome Res. 2024 Jan 5;23(1):117-129. doi: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00473. Epub 2023 Nov 28. PMID: 38015820 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00473·       Wei, S., Shen, R., Lu, X. et al. Integrative multi-omics investigation of sleep apnea: gut microbiome metabolomics, proteomics and phenome-wide association study. Nutr Metab (Lond) 22, 57 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-025-00925-0·       Liu, L., Li, M., Qin, Y. et al. Childhood obesity and insulin resistance is correlated with gut microbiome serum protein: an integrated metagenomic and proteomic analysis. Sci Rep 15, 21436 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07357-z·       Zhang, Xiaotao et al.Modulating a prebiotic food source influences inflammation and immune-regulating gut microbes and metabolites: insights from the BE GONE trial. eBioMedicine, Volume 98, 104873 (2023.).  10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104873·      &nb...

How are LGBTQ+ Jews navigating today's overlapping crises in Israel and in America? In this Z3 Podcast episode, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman speaks with Hila Peer and Asher Gellis about the impact of rising antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment at a moment when community feels both more fragile and more essential than ever. The aftermath of October 7 saw rising tensions around LGBTQ+ identity in Jewish and queer spaces alike, and the polarization in both Israel and America have placed enormous pressures on an already vulnerable community. They conversation explores the heated debate over pinkwashing and how it has shaped perceptions of Jewish LGBTQ+ activism. What unfolds is a candid and deeply personal conversation about personal identity, community belonging, and the shared values that can sustain Jewish communities through times of crisis.About Our GuestsAsher Gellis, MBA, founder and CEO of JQ International earned a BA in Political Theory from UCLA and an MBA from Pepperdine University. Prior to launching JQ International in 2004, Asher served as the Regional Director for Hadassah's Young Judaea in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. He created curriculum for the Bureau of Jewish Education in Los Angeles, and guided teen scholastic Israel tours. Asher has launched dozens of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Jewish programs and services affecting tens of thousands of lives and steering the Jewish Community towards greater LGBTQ+ inclusion for generations to come.Hila Peer is the Chair of the Aguda – Israel's LGBTQ Association, the country's pioneering LGBTQ organization established in 1975, now celebrating 50 years of activism. A respected leader and passionate social activist, she has spearheaded major advances in civil rights and pro-LGBTQ legislation in Israel. Re-elected as Aguda's Chair since 2020, Peer is recognized as one of the most prominent voices of Israel's LGBTQ community and a proud mother of twins.(00:00) Introduction(03:14) Meet the Guests(05:34) The U.S. Experience(07:47) The Israeli Experience(12:25) Polarization and Internal Divides(18:03) Proximity and Resilience(20:00) Media, Families, and Acceptance(25:00) What Makes a Community?(26:49) Debates over inclusion: “Drop the T” controversy(32:14) Understanding divides within the LGBTQ+ community(40:10) Pinkwashing and Tokenization(53:36) Extreme Polarization(54:44) Judaism and Advocacy(1:03:07) Signs of Hope

McKay explores the pervasive lies that shape our lives, from media misinformation to self-deception in this latest instalment of the Open Your Eyes podcast. Throughout the episode, he argues that, in an age of rampant falsehoods, developing critical thinking is essential for personal growth and success.To illustrate this, our host dissects such viral hoaxes as a fake Disney World policy change and a deceptive TikTok diet scam, showing how easily falsehoods spread. McKay also examines the profound gap between public perception and the reality of declining crime rates, revealing how political narratives can create powerful, albeit false, beliefs. Finally, he shares the inspirational journey of ballerina Misty Copeland, whose success came from rejecting the lies of her difficult circumstances and embracing the truth of her potential. Join McKay today and learn how biases and emotional responses make us vulnerable as he shares his guide to challenging limiting beliefs and seeking empowering truths. Main Themes:Misinformation in media guides our behavior.False perceptions directly influence our actions.Emotions and cognitive biases make us vulnerable to lies.Critical thinking is essential for discerning truth.The lies we tell ourselves are the most damaging.Surround yourself with truthful, supportive people.Facing the truth frees you to change and grow.Replace false narratives with empowering truths.We project our views, creating a false consensus.Faith and positive inputs are stable sources of truth.Top 10 Quotes:"With so much mistrust and confusion in the news today, how many lies do we believe?""We end up taking action or not taking action based on those misperceptions that we hold.""Some of the most dangerous lies we encounter are the ones we tell ourselves.""Proximity is power.""The people you spend time with will affect your dreams, mindset, and motivation.""People who really love you don't rejoice or focus on your wrongdoing, but they rejoice in the truth that you can be someone better.""The truth will set us free.""Recognize that the news sources we feed our mind will alter our beliefs and actions.""When you're surrounded by people who encourage and uplift you, believing in yourself becomes easier.""If we're going to walk with God, we need to be in agreement with Him, learning to think as He thinks with the truth."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

Is your interior design business stuck in the weeds or stagnant? You're not alone! Many interior designers get caught up in client work and admin tasks, leaving little time to grow or dream bigger.Breakthroughs don't usually happen when you're stuck in your to-do list or working late at the office. They come when you intentionally step back, shift your perspective, and surround yourself with the right people who can inspire and challenge you.In this episode, I'm sharing how designers can find clarity, creativity, and confidence to grow their business without sacrificing their health or burning out.If you want more freedom, profit, and joy in your design career, this episode offers both inspiration and practical tips to help you get there.What You'll Learn in This Episode✔️ Why stepping away from your daily routine is essential for a designer's business breakthrough✔️ The science behind how travel and new environments boost creativity by up to 50%✔️ The power of proximity: how surrounding yourself with the right peers elevates your results✔️ Why networking and mastermind groups are critical for business growth✔️ How to work on your interior design business, not just in it✔️ Why the most successful design firms don't work more hours—they work smarter✔️ How attending an interior design business retreat like The Sacramento Design Business Collective Thrive Retreat can spark lasting changeRead the Blog >>> 3 Proven Keys to Your Designer Business BreakthroughRelated Episodes:✨ Episode 147: Mindset Shift Series: Design a Career That Supports Your Life✨Episode 153: Mindset Shift Series #4: Normalizing Imposter Syndrome in Interior Design NEXT STEPS:

Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Ferrell, author of  You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life and Leadership. Andy has long been a big fan of Jim's work with The Arbinger Institute, authoring Leadership and Self-Deception and The Anatomy of Peace.  In this conversation, Jim unpacks his insights on how leaders can move from a self-focused to a relational mindset. Drawing from his new book, Jim explains why our effectiveness as leaders depends not just on what we do, but on how we view and relate to the people around us. The discussion explores what it means to be relational instead of transactional, how leaders can better navigate conflict, and the subtle ways our self-deceptions hinder growth. Jim also shares practical ideas for building trust, leading with humility, and focusing on outcomes that matter most. This episode is packed with thought-provoking insights that will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and collaboration. If you're looking for insights on how to become a more relational leader and truly impact those you serve, this episode is for you! Sound Bites “Machines don't have to be great at relation, but they'll be great at everything else. And if we're lousy at relation ourselves, we won't have a job.” "Those who can relate better, that's the uniquely human competitive advantage we bring to the marketplace." "The top people spend most of their time on the relational work, not on the other stuff. So you see it happening already. That's all going to be accelerating." “The most important part of the chart of any org chart is actually all the space in between the names and boxes, because that's where everything's happening, right?” “We went from the body economy to the mind economy to now the heart economy.” “Proximity is not necessarily closeness.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Start of Interview 02:07 Jim Ferrell's Backstory and Early Influences 06:17 About Jim Writing Leadership and Self-Deception 08:57 Exploring the Concept of Relation vs. Relationships 10:07 The Five Levels of Relation 13:19 Managing Relation in Organizations 17:29 The Shift to the Heart Economy 20:00 Insights from the Book 'You and We' 27:00 Proximity vs. Closeness in Remote Work 29:08 The Power of Hydrogen and Oxygen 29:46 Remote vs. In-Person Work Dynamics 32:14 The Importance of Connectivity in Teams 33:14 Understanding Relational Space 34:35 Personal Stories of Relation 37:48 How Can We Discern Where We Are in the Levels? And Our Teams? 39:29 The Concept of Compounding in Relations 41:07 The Relational Leap 45:54 End of Interview 46:27 Andy Comments After the Interview 49:23 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Jim and his book at Withiii.com/youandwe. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 185 with Mitch Warner about the Arbinger book Leadership and Self-Deception. Episode 356 with Eric Barker about why everything you know about relationships is mostly wrong. Episode 459 with Adrian Kelly about identity and rethinking success. Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Project Management, Relationships, Trust, Relational Mindset, Conflict, Self-Deception, Self-Awareness, Influence, Humility, Collaboration, Culture, Authenticity The following music was used for this episode: Music: Echo by Alexander Nakarada License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

It's another Throwback Thursday, where we dig into the vault and find gold from days gone by. Here, we're going to join Rich on what they used to call their Tuesday Morning Ad Clinic; a client with a Siding Company asks Rich to critique some neighborhood mailers they got from their manufacturer… and when Rich took a look, the mailers basically just said “we're in your neighborhood.” Suffice it to say, he wasn't thrilled with that, so he gave them some advice as to what might work better.

A month late (we blame BOYS PLANET) but the girls are finally here to review one of their favorite dramas of 2025 - Head over Heels!…..This drama wins the award for skinship tropes DONE RIGHT CAN I GET AN AMEN. (human amulet all daiiiiiii). ….Head over Heels makes both Elle and Maddie's top dramas of the year and for good reason. It's such the perfect mix of fantasy, romance (alllll the tvn stills!!!!), and comedy. It's just straight up a great kdrama. It had us feeling everything, swooning, laughing, and googling pictures of Choo Young-woo (bless up).….Enjoy this full review of Head over Heels from YA GIRLS!If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! …..Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if that's your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠)….And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== … Finally, jump on  YA GIRL's Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

In this focused solo episode of In The Lab, Ruben unpacks the lessons he learned from attending a three-day Nike tennis training camp and how they directly apply to business, real estate, and personal growth. He reflects on the four key pillars that make intensive training so powerful—proximity, reps, correction, and longevity—and why missing just one of these can make the entire experience meaningless.Drawing from his own journey as an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur, Ruben explains how the right environment accelerates progress, why repetition creates mastery, and how a single correction from a mentor can completely shift your trajectory. Most importantly, he emphasizes the compound effect: real transformation doesn't come from a one-time intensive but from consistent application over time.If you've ever been inspired by a boot camp, conference, or training program but struggled to sustain the momentum afterward, this episode will show you how to turn short bursts of intensity into long-term growth. Tune in now to learn how to leverage intensive training for lasting success in your business, health, and personal experiments.Connect with me at https://experimentrealestate.com/connectGet the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #RealEstateStrategy #MindsetShift #CompoundEffect #ExperimentNation

In this milestone 400th episode of the Move the Ball podcast, host Jen Garrett dives into "Winning the Access Game: Secure the Seat, Shape the Table." Jen shares her insights on how high performers can gain access to the right rooms, build powerful networks, and position themselves for lasting impact. Drawing from her experience with elite athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs, Jen offers actionable strategies for elevating your brand, mastering your unique value proposition, and dominating your field. Episode Highlights: [0:45] Celebrating 400 Episodes & The Power of AccessJen reflects on the journey of the podcast, the caliber of guests, and introduces the concept of the "access game" as the key to career acceleration. [2:36] The Importance of Positioning & The PIE ModelDiscussion on why performance alone isn't enough, the significance of strategic positioning, and how the PIE Model (Performance, Image, Exposure) shapes career growth. [6:08] Building and Leveraging Your NetworkJen emphasizes that your network is your net worth, shares resources for strategic networking, and challenges listeners to audit and strengthen their connections. [12:18] Staying in the Room: Reputation, Relevance, and RelationshipsInsights on how to not only gain access but also maintain your seat at the table by adding strategic value, building trust, and consistently investing in relationships. IT'S TIME TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE, MAKE AN IMPACT, AND MOVE THE BALL:

The Paradox of Proximity by Apostle Grace Lubega

The Paradox of Proximity by Apostle Grace Lubega

Richard C. Wilson reveals lessons from interviewing 100+ billionaires, building family offices, and what investors must know about wealth, mindset, and AI.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Richard C. Wilson, founder of FamilyOffices.com and host of Billionaires.com, to discuss his journey building the world's largest family office investor club, interviewing billionaires, and creating AI tools for investors.Richard has hosted 300+ investor events, interviewed over 100 billionaires and 70 pro athletes, and built AI-powered tools that synthesize insights from 1,500+ talks. In this conversation, he shares:The most common mindset traits of billionaires & ultra-wealthy familiesWhy mindset and mental models matter more than tacticsThe rise of family offices & centimillionaires as investment partnersTrends in real estate investing among the ultra wealthyThe dangers of AI fakery and why meeting in person matters more than everHow to stand out when raising capital from family officesScaling strategies and the “Super Founder” mindsetDaily rituals and one-page systems that keep billionaires focusedWhy reading deeply in your niche gives you an unbeatable edge

Have you ever found yourself in a season where the unknowns feel stacked on top of each other? You're praying, you're showing up, you're doing what you know to do—but the future still seems hazy. It's like driving through heavy fog: you can see enough to keep moving forward, but what lies ahead feels blurred and out of reach.Seasons like this can make you wonder if God is distant, distracted, or even silent. But what if the fog isn't proof of His absence, but a space for deeper formation? What if, instead of clarity, God is offering you the gift of closeness? In this episode, we talk about how fog-filled seasons are often the places where God is most at work, reshaping your vision and anchoring your trust in Him.  Could it be that the fog is your greatest gift to increase your faith and understand a new level of intimacy with the Shepherd?Through honest stories, Scripture, and gentle rhythms for drawing near, you'll be encouraged to: • Name the fog that's clouding your peace and perspective. • Recognize the pull toward control when what you really need is communion. • Anchor your heart in who God is, not just what He does. • Choose praise as warfare when clarity is out of reach. • Stay near to Jesus when the way forward feels uncertain.If your heart feels unsettled, your prayers seem unanswered, or you're simply weary from the not knowing, this conversation is for you. It's a reminder that proximity to God—not clarity of the path—is what steadies you. The fog isn't your enemy; it may be the very place God reshapes your vision and deepens your trust.

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In this engaging episode, communication expert and professional mentalist Christopher Carter joins host Justin “JT” Tamsett to uncover not just the science—but the art—behind effective communication in the fitness industry. With over 30 years of stage experience as a mentalist, Chris reveals how reading body language, mastering first impressions, and using humor can dramatically boost human connection, trust, and relationships. Listeners gain exclusive insights into practical skills used by mentalists to instantly build rapport and presence—skills any wellness enthusiast or fitness professional can use to strengthen client bonds and team dynamics. Whether you're new to the show or a seasoned listener, this conversation is packed with entertaining stories and actionable strategies for leveling up your communication and listening skills.   Key highlights from the episode: - Unique perspectives from Christopher Carter on applying mentalist techniques for interpreting body language and deepening human connection in your gym or studio. - Tips for making impactful first impressions and using humor to improve engagement with members and staff. - Step-by-step communication and training tips—like the “POPO” method (Proximity, Orientation, Pacifiers, Open body language)—for creating remarkable relationships with members and teams.   Know the SECRET codeword? Submit it here for the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!* https://www.fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/codeword    Ready for more: - Become an FBP Insider and get 7 days FREE to start! Learn more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FitnessBusinessPodcast - Our FREE LIVE online events created specifically for fitness business owners, managers, and coaches who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business - Learn More: https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/onlineevents - Leave us a voicemail: https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/leave-us-a-voicemail/ - Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/review/  Quotes: "Trust is a result of presence." - Christopher Carter "No sale without trust." - Christopher Carter "Practice one step at a time." - Christopher Carter   Resources: - Become an FBP Insider on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FitnessBusinessPodcast - Fitness Business Podcast's LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9878228/ - Mystery Shopping for Fitness Businesses: https://mysteryshoppingforfitnessbusinesses.com.au/    Our Guest: Christopher Carter, High-Impact Keynote Speaker and Mentalist Website: https://christophercarter.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercarterspeaker/    Sponsor's Pitch: Magnus Nyberg Eleiko Sport Website: https://eleiko.com/ Email: magnus.nyberg@eleiko.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/magnus-nyberg-b5731872/    Merch Sponsor: Be a Merch Sponsor - https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/merch/   REX Roundtables: Website: www.REXRoundtables.com Email: Eddie@REXRoundtables.com   Free On-line Live Events: https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/onlineevents   REX Roundtables Trusted Suppliers: - Wellness Spaces: delivering innovative recovery and wellness experiences: https://wellnessspace.com/ - Solutions One: offering member engagement solutions for fitness businesses: https://solutiononepartners.com/ - The Abs Co: designs and sells innovative fitness equipment: https://theabscompany.com/ - Club Com: providing gyms digital entertainment, communication, and revenue solutions: https://www.clubcom.com/ - Smart Health Clubs: offering customizable fitness software solutions for health clubs: https://smarthealthclubs.com/   About Your Host:  Justin "JT" Tamsett is a fitness industry veteran with over 30 years of experience who aims to reduce global healthcare costs by promoting physical activity. Through his company Active Management, he provides business coaching to fitness entrepreneurs, leads 8 REX Roundtables in the US and Australia, and has spoken at over 40 conferences across 23 countries. His ultimate goal is to create a world of opportunity for his daughter Zoe by helping more people move and stay healthy, while empowering gym owners to build successful businesses that contribute to a healthier society   Please note:  We only recommend products we care about (affiliate links support our free content). Thank you for your support!

Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #16 that originally aired on July 28, 2016. Charles and I will discuss mistake number 8 from our popular eBook, “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When purchasing their First Mobile Home Park…and how to avoid them.” One thing we see often is that many investors will choose to look for parks locally for the sole purpose of being near the park. There is nothing wrong with being close to your park, but you definitely don't need to be. If you find that you live in a market where CAP rates are insanely low or in a market that is going through tough times, you would be much wiser to invest outside of your immediate area. The business model and management style we teach is effective whether you live across the street from your park or across the country. Don't put yourself in the position of buying a bad investment just for the sake of being close to it. Proximity does not correlate to success in this business. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.

You can have all the strategy in the world… but wealthy women know their next leap isn't just about what they do — it's about where they put themselves and who they're in proximity with. In this episode of The Wealthy & Well Podcast, I'm sharing why in-person expansion is the most overlooked key to scaling — and why the rooms you choose to sit in are either holding you back or catapulting you into your next million-dollar leap. You'll hear: • The nervous system science of why proximity collapses timelines. • A behind-the-scenes story of saying yes to a 1,000-person conference, even when the timing was inconvenient. • Why waiting for “perfect timing” is the trap that keeps most women stuck. • How Flourish + the Metamorphosis Retreat are designed as the exact rooms to stretch you into your next level.

Rob Wolcott visited the Messy Times studios to talk about the great book he co-authored recently, called Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life.What if you could have whatever you want, produced and provided immediately and affordably no matter how customized—with minimal environmental impact? Products, services, and experiences on demand. Just-in-time anything, anywhere, anytime. This radical change is underway, as digital technologies push the production and provision of value ever closer to the moment of demand.Robert C. Wolcott is cofounder and chair of The World Innovation Network (TWIN Global). He is adjunct professor of innovation at the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, and adjunct professor of executive education at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His books include Grow from Within: Mastering Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation (with Michael J. Lippitz, 2009). Wolcott is an active venture investor in more than thirty companies, many of which are leading the Proximity revolution.

Blind spots can quietly hold your practice back. In this episode, we reveal how closing the gap between you and your business challenges turns problems into growth opportunities — and why proximity is power for every orthodontist. The post From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: How Proximity Accelerates Orthodontic Growth appeared first on HIP Creative.

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Returning to work after having a baby can be one of the most emotional and challenging transitions in a parent's life. Then finding the right care can be a daunting task.  In this week's episode I chat with Lauren Parrot, the founder of BubbaDesk and mum of two, about her personal journey from postpartum anxiety to creating a new childcare solution for modern parents.  Lauren shares her insights into why proximity care is becoming increasingly important for many parents, how the current childcare system is failing to meet the needs of working families, and the benefits this model brings for both parents and employers. We also discuss the challenges facing parents in 2025, the future of childcare innovation, and the role policy makers and businesses can play in supporting working mums and dads. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What proximity childcare is and why it matters Lauren's personal postpartum and return-to-work experience that sparked BubbaDesk The gaps in Australia's childcare system and why it needs urgent innovation How BubbaDesk is partnering with employers to support working parents The mental health benefits of being close to your baby during work hours MORE LINKS Connect with Lauren on Instagram @bubbadesk or website bubbadesk.com Follow Working Mumma on Instagram @workingmummacommunity and the website  www.workingmumma.com.au or connect with Carina on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/carina-obrien/   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW  If you loved this episode, please take a moment ot subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more working mums who need this resource to help them navigate the juggle of career and motherhood. Thanks for tuning in and see you next week. 

What is the difference between an encounter and an interaction? Caroline Cody explores the merciful Samaritan parable through the lens of how we can open ourselves more fully to people we encounter in our paths. [Luke 10:25-42]   Reflection What is a creative way you can show up differently to put yourself more in the way of others? Who might Jesus have pointed to as your “neighbor” if you could ask him today? In what ways can we also embody care for our neighbor like Mary, by sitting at the feet of Jesus?

Keywords:  entrepreneurship, marketing, networking, business growth, health and wellness, personal development, scaling, business strategies, education, success, marketing, trust, business relationships, value alignment, omni-channel marketing, client relationships, marketing mistakes, relationship building, entrepreneurship, business growth Takeaways Mark emphasizes the importance of buffer days for productivity. He believes in the entrepreneurial mindset of solving problems. Mark's journey includes diverse experiences from selling beepers to marketing. He highlights the significance of networking in business success. Mark's accidental entrepreneurship led him to unexpected opportunities. He stresses the need for entrepreneurs to focus on their strengths. Mark discusses the challenges of transitioning from employee to entrepreneur. He believes in saying yes to opportunities and figuring things out. Mark shares insights on the importance of marketing systems for businesses. He emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to delegate tasks. Everyone has an opinion when it comes to marketing. It's crucial to trust the professionals you hire. Value alignment with clients is essential for harmony. Building relationships is more important than transactions. Many entrepreneurs fail to capitalize on marketing opportunities. An omni-channel approach is necessary for effective marketing. You can't be an expert in every marketing tactic. Networking is key to being top of mind for potential clients. The power dynamic shifts when clients seek you out. Lifetime value of customers is more important than immediate returns. Summary:  In this conversation, Mark Young shares his unique journey as an accidental entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of networking, problem-solving, and the entrepreneurial mindset. He discusses his diverse background, from selling beepers to running a marketing agency focused on health and wellness. Mark emphasizes the value of proximity in networking and the challenges entrepreneurs face when scaling their businesses. He encourages listeners to delegate tasks and focus on their strengths to achieve success. In this conversation, Mark Young and The Accidental Entrepreneur discuss the complexities of marketing, the importance of trust in business relationships, and the necessity of value alignment with clients. They explore common marketing mistakes, the significance of building relationships over transactions, and the omni-channel approach to marketing. The dialogue emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to understand their marketing strategies and the value of networking and relationship-building in achieving business success. Titles The Accidental Entrepreneur's Journey From Beepers to Marketing: A Unique Path The Importance of Networking in Business Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship Scaling Your Business: Strategies for Success Sound Bites "Today's my Friday and my Friday is what I call my buffer day." "I grew up in a very entrepreneurial family." "I was always that way because that was a growing up point." "Say yes and figure it out." "Everybody has an opinion when it comes to marketing." "It's not a good use of your time." "A dream without a plan is just a wish." "You can't become an expert at every one of those tactics." "At the end of the day, the goal is to build relationships." "I like being the guy that knows a guy." "The power dynamic changes." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:31 Mark's Entrepreneurial Journey 10:21 Transitioning to Marketing and Networking 18:54 The Value of Proximity and Networking 25:06 Scaling Challenges and Marketing Strategies 28:10 Navigating Marketing Opinions 30:41 The Importance of Trust in Business Relationships 32:50 Value Alignment in Client Relationships 36:49 Building Relationships Over Transactions 41:04 Common Marketing Mistakes and Missed Opportunities 45:29 The Omni-Channel Approach to Marketing 49:42 The Power of Relationships in Business    

University of South Carolinaで独立した小川優樹さん(@YukiOgawaPhD)ゲスト回。AISに興味を持つようになるまでの過程、ポスドクを行ったBaylor Collegeでの研究、ジョブハント体験記、最新作Hide-and-seekに関するディスカッション、今後の展望について (2/22 収録)Show Notes (番組HP):小川さんラボHP岡野ジェイムス洋尚ラボ（再生医学研究室）Matthew Rasband lab星でやっていた薬物依存の研究岡野ジェイムス洋尚先生慶應の岡野栄之先生パーキンソン病患者の脳内に胎児からの幹細胞を打って改善？薬物依存における神経変性： 1 2岡野ジェイムス洋尚先生が昔からやっていた研究の例院でやっていたHuCの研究 (院での研究その1, KIFの内容は論文に出してました by 小)Robert Darnell labHITS-CLIPKIFレビューAnkyrin Gがなくなると軸索がなくなる (より正確には、「軸索が樹状突起っぽくなる」でした by 小)Neuronの突起はデフォルトが樹状突起になっているようで、軸索へのspecificationにAnkyrinGが関わっています by 小小脳だとHuCが多いのtable2胎児期と大人で変わってくる (院での研究その2)軸索にはDNAがないミトコンドリアが集積する、のプレプリントAxon carrying dendriteの報告論文とリップル参加率の違いPaclitaxelを培養ニューロンに処理すると軸索が増える：1 2以前に留学していた吉村武先生International Society of Neurochemistry (日本神経化学会の国際学会)の合宿、advanced school神経化学会の雑誌で記事を書いています by 小山本先生ラボ (その後ゲストとして登場して先に公開されてます)MD Anderson Cancer CenterAISのタンパク質をBioID法で網羅的に解析した論文BioID法、元論文UCLAでの共同研究先：UCSFでした、間違えました(泣) by 小Adelson FoundationsMattラボで最初に出したRanbp2論文抗体のクオリティ問題に関するエッセイAAV crude prepのAllenのプロトコルHide-and-Seek論文ではHEKを凍結融解しない方法を採用しています。細胞を壊さないためToxicな成分が少ないのかなと思ってはいますが比較したことはないです。 by 小HiUGE法 (HDR非依存ノックイン)Mattラボでのメインワーク 日本語の記事SLENDR (HDR依存ノックイン)vSLENDR (HDR依存ノックイン)HITI (HDR非依存ノックイン)Split Cas9smFPスパゲッティ・モンスター教宮脇敦史先生の蛍光タンパク質の本TurboIDUltraID日本で開発されたAirIDは直接相互作用しているタンパクの同定に適しているそうです論文中で使った抗体依存的なビオチン化 1 2 3同時期に出た、permeabilitzation後にラベルした論文 (共同研究その1)Split TurboID高野さん高野さんの三者間シナプスでのSplit-TurboIDSubhojit Roy共同研究その2共同研究その3五十嵐先生井上さんご夫妻Outlookでエキスポートする方法Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Research CenterUniversity of South CarolinaのDepartment of Biological SciencesThe Medical University of South CarolinaHide-and-Seekのプレプリント（が論文になったもの）Gephyrinはどこまで重要か、の議論Taniguchiさんのシャンデリア論文MADMCiliaセロトニンレセプターが良く出ている池谷研からBLA axo-axonic cell のgenetic labelingIntersectional な方法でのaxo-axonic cell labeling興奮性に働くAxo-axonic synapsedevelopment中のGABAは興奮性大学側がNIHを書くなと言ってくる例Zillow (普通留学中はアパートを借りると思いますが、一軒家を借りようとしたので手間取りました。アパートなら普通に借りれたと思います。前ボスからは「5年以上住むなら家を買うのはあり」と言われました。 by 小)羊土社の留学本近接依存性標識プロトコルの本分生でのシンポジウムこの度は呼んで頂きありがとうございました！ジョブハントは業績も大事ですがマッチングも大事です。論文がトップジャーナルに載らなくても採用のチャンスは十分にあると感じました。またこのラジオで神経分子研究の面白さが少しでも伝わっていれば嬉しいです。研究内容などに興味・ご相談のある方はお気軽にご連絡ください (小川)使ったことはないものの学びたかった手法が盛りだくさんだったので役得感ありました(萩原) 追記:公開までに半年空いた(revisionお疲れ様でした)ので聴き直してみましたが、全然内容覚えてなかったので再び学びがありました。使用しているメソッドの特徴が「これを解析するために作られた！」というくらい興味対象にピッタリとハマっているのが印象的でした (脇)

In this exclusive, limited-time episode, Julie walks you through The Clarity Signal™—a powerful recalibration for high-achieving women entrepreneurs who are ready to refine their message, realign their business, and stop scaling from outdated energy. You'll hear exactly why sales slow down when identity evolves, how to shift out of “former self” marketing, and the simple clarity shifts that instantly create cleaner conversions, better buyers, and content that actually sounds like you. This episode is available only until Tuesday, August 12.

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses the alarming topic of knife fighting with expert Ernie Emerson. They delve into the dynamics of knife attacks, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness and understanding the predator-prey relationship in violent encounters. The conversation highlights a recent attack in a Walmart, exploring the psychological aspects of why attackers choose knives and the critical need for self-defense strategies. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to be prepared and aware in their daily lives. Takeaways Knife attacks are personal and brutal. Situational awareness can save lives. All attacks are governed by the predator. Proximity to potential attackers is crucial. Knives are often chosen for their stealth. Self-defense requires immediate action. Evade, barricade, and engage are key protocols. Violence can happen in an instant. Understanding the psychology of attackers is vital. Preparation is essential for survival. Keywords knife fighting, self-defense, situational awareness, armed American radio, Ernie Emerson, knife attacks, Walmart attack, predator-prey dynamic, self-defense strategies, violence awareness  

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 362: Bear Hunting Secrets with The Hunting Beast - Dan Infalt This week on the podcast Adam talks with the hunting beast Dan Infalt, a man very well known as an accomplished mature buck killer , to switch gears and talk bear hunting. Dan is also a very accomplished bear hunter and has had great success hunting bears in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We discuss bear baiting tactics, strategies on where to find bears, what types of baits and scents to use as well as what not to do. Takeaways Bear hunting requires a different mindset than deer hunting. Bait placement is critical for success in bear hunting. Understanding bear behavior can significantly improve hunting outcomes. Scent management is essential when setting up bait sites. Bears can smell bait from great distances, making scent a key factor. Patience is crucial; bears may not come in immediately after baiting. Using a variety of bait can attract different bears. Hunting pressure affects bear behavior and movement patterns. Tracking and monitoring bear activity with cameras is beneficial. The experience of bear hunting can be rewarding and exciting. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bear Hunting and Gear 02:23 Dan Infalt's Journey into Bear Hunting 05:12 The Chess Game of Bait Hunting 07:39 First Experiences with Baiting Bears 10:33 Lessons Learned from Early Hunts 13:07 Strategies for Successful Baiting 16:02 Understanding Bear Behavior and Patterns 18:55 Setting Up Bait Sites Effectively 21:40 Managing Baiting Volume and Frequency 24:08 Impact of Dog Hunting on Baiting 26:59 Navigating Bear Hunting Challenges 30:14 Differences Between Bear and Deer Hunting 32:54 Proximity of Bait Sites and Terrain Features 41:35 Bear Baiting Strategies 46:54 Hunting Success Stories 49:51 Bear Hunting Techniques 55:43 Timing and Location for Bear Hunting 01:01:54 Understanding Bear Behavior and Baiting 01:06:37 Passion for Bear Hunting and Knowledge Sharing https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% off https://www.spartanforge.ai (https://www.spartanforge.ai/)  - save 25% with code bowhunter   https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com (https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/) s https://www.zingerfletches.com (https://www.zingerfletches.com/) https://huntworthgear.com/ https://www.lucky-buck.com (https://www.lucky-buck.com/) https://www.bigshottargets.com (https://www.bigshottargets.com/)   https://genesis3dprinting.com (https://genesis3dprinting.com/) https://vitalizeseed.com (https://vitalizeseed.com/)  https://waypointtv.com/#podcast If you like what we are doing and want to see more, please consider checking out our Patreon account. Any funds generated through our Patreon account are funneled right back into the podcast to help fund equipment, hosting fees and gear for reviews and giveaways and as always future hunts.  http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon http://bit.ly/BowhunterChroniclesPodcas https://huntworthgear.com/?utm_source=Pro+Staff&utm_medium=Direct+Link&utm_campaign=Preseason+Sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What's the secret behind building long-term wealth, creating a legacy, and thinking like a billionaire? In this powerful episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, Gino sits down with Richard C. Wilson, founder of Family Office Club and Billionaires.com, to unpack the strategies, mindset, and structure behind the ultra-wealthy's most powerful wealth-building tool: the family office.Whether you're just starting out or already investing in real estate or businesses, this episode will show you how to think holistically, establish core values, and build a legacy plan that scales with you. Richard shares personal stories, insights from interviewing over 40 billionaires (including Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, and Tim Draper), and how proximity to the right people transforms your financial future.We dive deep into wealth allocation, parenting with purpose, the power of extreme focus, and why creating a family office is no longer just for billionaires. Learn how to structure your assets, who to include on your team, and why investing in yourself is the most powerful move you can make.Want to take the next step toward financial freedom and legacy wealth? Watch now and learn how to start your own family office—even if you're not ultra-rich… yet. Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Happy Money and Family Offices  00:01:53 - Building Your Family Office Team  00:02:48 - The Family Office Model Explained  00:05:49 - Common Mistakes in Starting a Family Office  00:07:44 - The Power of Proximity and Relationships  00:11:11 - Purpose Over Money  00:15:28 - Understanding Wealth and Family Dynamics  00:28:42 - Common-Sense Wealth Principles  00:32:40 - The Game of Wealth Creation  00:35:43 - Misconceptions About Billionaires00:41:33 - Richard's Final Takeaways & Where to Find Him   We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors)

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Three Big Conversations: A TikTok creator named Lewky takes idiotic dating app exchanges and turns them into musical skits the social media app Tea which allows women to share red flags about specific men gets hacked Marvel's Fantastic Four explores the power of family bonds in the face of total annihilation Slang of the Week - "Chopped" Elsewhere in culture: Memes about Ozzy Osbourne dying and being reincarnated as a baby named Aquaman started trending. Twitch streamer Ninja shared his Christian faith with 19 million followers. Labubu plushies are now luxury items, selling for up to $170,000. The book series Fourth Wing will be adapted into an Amazon TV show. “Proximity posting” is the new social media flex.

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A TikTok creator named Lewky takes idiotic dating app exchanges and turns them into musical skits, the social media app Tea which allows women to share red flags about specific men gets hacked, and Marvel's Fantastic Four explores the power of family bonds in the face of total annihilation. Welcome to the Roundtable. Slang of the Week - "Chopped" Elsewhere in culture: Memes about Ozzy Osbourne dying and being reincarnated as a baby named Aquaman started trending. Twitch streamer Ninja shared his Christian faith with 19 million followers. Labubu plushies are now luxury items, selling for up to $170,000. The book series Fourth Wing will be adapted into an Amazon TV show. “Proximity posting” is the new social media flex.

Episode #14 July 31, 2025 Welcome to episode 14 of The Good New Days. In today's video, Pastor Rigo and Mijo discussed handling changes, our proximity to the Lord, aging and losing ppl more frequently and much more AND WE HAVE NO NEWS ON EPSTEIN OR THE DRONES YET!! We hope it blesses you!!!! Don't miss it! #God #jesus #love #christian #church #thegoodnewdays #podcast Subscribe to our Nest Church YouTube Channel To support The Good New Days and help us grow and continue to have authentic conversations, click here: http://nestchurch.com/give —— Stay Connected The Good New Days Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thegoodnewdays/

In today's episode, Kathryn interviews Laura Bullock, the Executive Director of Vigilant Hope. They discuss the organization's mission to empower the North and South Side community of Wilmington through grassroots initiatives and relational support. Laura shares insights on Christian Community Development, the importance of listening to community needs, and the impact of proximity in effective community work. They also reflect on their recent trip to Chicago, where they learned from the Lawndale Community Church and the significance of language and making people feel seen. The conversation emphasizes the power of community, mutual support, and the importance of taking small, actionable steps to make a big difference!00:00 Introduction to Vigilant Hope and Laura Bullock03:07 Understanding Christian Community Development05:48 The Impact of Proximity in Community Work09:00 Lessons from Lawndale Community Church11:47 The Importance of Listening and Relationship Building14:59 Language Matters: The Shift from Homeless to Unhoused17:46 The Power of Community and Mutual Support20:51 How to Get Involved with Vigilant HopeFollow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessSubscribe to our YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes!Follow Laura on Instagram: @lifewithlaurabFollow Vigilant Hope and The Roastery on Instagram:@vigilanthope@vigilanthoperoastingGet involved or donate at Vigilant Hope HERE!Sign up for the Sole Online Training App!Use coupon code 'SOLE20' for 20% off your first month!!

BOSSes, get ready for an inspiring conversation with a true powerhouse of performance. In this episode of the VO Boss Podcast, we welcome the incredibly talented Stacia Newcomb, a veteran voice actor and performer who has been lighting up the mic and screen for over 20 years!   00:01 - Speaker 1 (Announcement) Hey bosses, if you're ready to start that demo journey, let's craft your professional demo together. As an award-winning professional demo producer, I'll collaborate with you to showcase your talent in the best possible light. From refining your delivery to selecting the perfect scripts to showcase your brand, I'll ensure your demo reflects your skills and personality. Let's create a demo that opens doors and paves the way for your success. Schedule your session at anneganguzza.com today.  00:33 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) It's time to take your business to the next level, the Boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a Boss a VO Boss. Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza.  00:52 - Anne (Host) Hey, hey everyone. Welcome to the VO Boss Podcast. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and today I'm here with a very special guest who's been lighting up the mic and the screen for over 20 years. Who's been lighting up the mic and the screen for over 20 years?  01:09 Stacia Newcomb is a powerhouse voice actor, performer and creator whose work spans just about every medium, let's say television, radio, video games, audiobooks and even puppetry. You might recognize her as the star voice See what I did there and fuzzy face of star from the Good Night Show on Sprout, where she's brought warmth and comfort to bedtime for kids for over a decade. Not only that, but she's voiced characters for Disney, nickelodeon, pbs, kids and Cartoon Network. And, of course, you've heard her in campaigns for brands like Geico, verizon, subway and Dunkin'. She's made her mark on stage and screen from a memorable appearance on 30 Rock, which I found to be quite interesting We'll talk about that in a minute to sold-out off-Broadway comedy shows like Can I Say this? I Can Shit Show and Potty in the USA. I can't say that because it's my podcast. Yes, these days she's running her own studio in the Berkshires Sound and the Furry where she produces family-friendly content and helps other performers find their voice. Welcome to the show Stacia.  02:12 - Stacia (Guest) Wow, thank you. That was quite the intro.  02:15 - Anne (Host) I'm like wow, I was like wow, I don't think 30 minutes is enough time for us, Stacia, to go through everything that you've done. Let's not, then We'll talk about whatever we want to. It's just, it's so amazing. I mean, so you've been in the industry for over 20 years, which actually to me, I've been in it just the voiceover aspect for like 18. And so 20 years feels like it was yesterday to me. But talk to us a little bit, talk to the bosses and tell us a little bit how you first got into performance. I assume performance was before voiceover.  02:50 - Stacia (Guest) Yeah, yeah, hey, bosses. Yeah, I started as an actor. I wanted to be an actor for as long as I can remember, I mean when I was little. My mom still tells a story about how I performed for all of my five-year-old friends at my fifth birthday party, which sounds like still a good party to me, right? So, yeah, so I started as an actor and through that I tried to just branch off into any direction that I could, to be living a creative life and be able to continue performing in whatever medium I could. You know.  03:34 - Anne (Host) So what was one of the first things that you did? Performance wise, professionally, yes, professionally.  03:38 - Stacia (Guest) So I this is so random, but there is. I'm from Massachusetts, that's where I grew up. In Newport, rhode Island, which I don't know if there are any Gilded Age fans out there there was a mansion, the Astors Beachwood, and the Astors Beachwood was owned by the Astors at the time when I graduated high school. At the time, for about 10 or 15 years, I think they had. They hired actors from all over the country to live there and perform as both aristocrats and servants of the 1890s the year was 1891. And we yeah, it was all improv, like some days I'd be an aristocrat and some days I'd be a little housemaid.  04:22 - Anne (Host) Wow, that sounds so interesting. Now you said Massachusetts. Now see, I'm originally a New York State girl, right, and I've been up and down the East Coast, so Massachusetts would suggest that you have an accent in there somewhere. Yeah, I sure do.  04:37 - Stacia (Guest) It's right there.  04:38 - Anne (Host) Yeah, and of course I feel like, because I had a very New York State accent which was kind of similar, believe it or not, not quite as I don't know, not quite as accented as, not as ugly. Is that what you're trying to say? Oh no, because I would say things like car and water and it would be like really flat with my A is water.  05:01 And when I moved to New Jersey, oh my gosh did they make fun of me, and so I should not make fun of you?  05:04 in New Jersey, in New.  05:04 - Stacia (Guest) Jersey, they say, they say water.  05:05 - Anne (Host) They say water, what's water, and so I literally like and I think you're, I think possibly at the time this was before voiceover I said, oh gosh, all right, so let me try to tame that, and so I did my own taming of my own accent and then ultimately, I got into voiceover.  05:36 And back when I got into voiceover it was a thing to neutral, to quote, unquote, neutralize, whatever that means, neutralize your accent. And I said it was in a pink envelope and I brought it to the backstage door and so I heard myself say that and I was like and so from then on I just I started pronouncing my R's and have never looked back.  06:02 I imagine once you do, you have family that's still in the area.  06:05 - Stacia (Guest) Yes, in fact, we just moved my mom out of the area.  06:08 - Anne (Host) Yeah, when you go to family reunions and I think that when I get around my you know, my family in New Jersey, like we all start talking quicker and then we start, you know, well, let's talk about you know, we just like get into that accent and it just happens inadvertently but outside of the accent. So that's a really cool first gig. And so then did you go to school for theater?  06:33 - Stacia (Guest) We did OK. So I had done a little dinner theater and then I but I had been auditioning in New York. I had a big callback when I was like 18. I was called back for Les Mis and it didn't happen, unfortunately. But it's cool because it led me on other adventures.  06:52 - Anne (Host) Sure, that was one of my first shows by the way that I saw that. I saw that. I was in a show. No, yeah. No, I can't claim that, but but a callback for Les Mis is really awesome.  07:01 - Stacia (Guest) Yeah, it was a big deal, I and I, so I always. The plan was always to move to New York City, but it just takes a while to get on your feet and New York City is very expensive and a little scary when you're you know, sure is Absolutely Very scary.  07:15 Yeah, and so I ended up getting there eventually. But I did go to college and then I quit college because I realized at some point, like I'm getting a degree in musical theater and what am I going to do with that degree? And I'm spending so much money, but when you're 19 years old you don't realize what you're signing on the dot. You're signing your name on the dotted line for thousands upon thousands of dollars and it's the program itself ended up falling apart. And there were all these promises that were made to me, like you know I, because they gave me a bunch of credits because I'd already been working as an actor, and then I was going to go to London and then they were going to give me my master's so I should have had my master's within five years master's in theater performance. They also had a program where, like I would get my equity card and they do theater during the summers. But it was a small liberal arts Catholic college in Minnesota and the program sort of fell apart and I escaped. I was like this is not.  08:21 - Anne (Host) I had to get out of there. I escaped. That was a lot of that was a lot of words, and I'm not going to make this political at all, but that was a lot of words when you said Minnesota Catholic theater. Coming from a Catholic girl.  08:35 - Stacia (Guest) So I get that. Yes, so it was run by these two incredible gay men who were. They were amazing, but as you can imagine the politics at the time and just yeah, they were amazing, but as you can imagine the politics at the time and just yeah, yeah, yeah, absolutely, and so all right.  08:48 - Anne (Host) So you quit college. And then what? I quit college.  08:53 - Stacia (Guest) But I got a job before I left, so I needed the impetus and the excuse to get out, which so I ended up working for Goodspeed Musicals, which is in Connecticut and they're a really pretty famous like regional theater. They'd won a lot of awards at the musical Annie started there, so I went there to be an intern in costuming and then I left that because I was like this is not what I want to be doing, I want to be performing. But it got me back east, which was great, and then from there I ended up taking like odd jobs, living with my parents for a little bit until I landed a show that took me on tour as a one person it was actually two different one woman shows for this company that's an educational theater company, and so I did that for like five years and while I was doing that I was able to make enough money to move to New York City and just keep going.  09:47 - Anne (Host) Now, what shows were those that you did that? The one woman shows, because that's quite a thing to do, a one woman show.  09:53 - Stacia (Guest) Yeah, and they're educational. So we would go to I would go alone really, I would travel all over the country, and one of them I played the fictional best friend of Anne Frank, and then the other one I played this young Irish girl who came over during the great wave of immigrants in the early 1900s. So I would go to, like schools and libraries and small theaters, and it was.  10:16 - Anne (Host) It was really incredible, an incredible job for a learning experience Now, at any given time at this point in your life. Did your parents or anyone ever say to you well, okay, so when are you going to get a real job? Do you know what I mean? Is it that? Was it ever like that for you?  10:35 - Stacia (Guest) I mean, yeah, I mean, I think probably in my own mind I thought not real job, but like when's the real, when are we gonna you know, and certainly when I would do my? You know, when that really happens is like around March or April, when you start doing your taxes and you're like exactly, theater doesn't pay, and so yeah, but I didn't get pressure like that from my parents. I got, I was lucky to get their support.  11:05 - Anne (Host) Yeah, that's wonderful.  11:06 - Stacia (Guest) I mean, they didn't have to support me financially and that's, I think, all that mattered to them.  11:10 - Anne (Host) Well, that's actually huge.  11:12 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) And.  11:12 - Anne (Host) I love that Because you had support to be able to go out and follow your creative dreams, which, I mean, my gosh, you, you've actually I mean you have the gamut of of creative things that you've done, and I imagine that just gives you such wonderful experience, because you're so rounded in all the areas that would make it important for you to be successful in any of those business areas.  11:38 - Stacia (Guest) Thank you, I think it's it's. It's also like trying new things and being new at things and, um, trying to not get be stagnant. You know, like just um, and and even always in my voiceover career, it's like I have to remind myself to uh, like that I get to do this and that that this is what I love, and just to to make it. How do you make it fresh when you've been doing it for so long?  12:08 - Anne (Host) For so long, absolutely.  12:11 - Stacia (Guest) And it's a different thing when you look at whatever you're about to experience or do with fresh eyes or like beginner eyes or like from a beginner experience, because you immediately are like, whoa, I love this, you know, and sometimes I think that can easily bring back the magic to whatever you're working on.  12:34 - Anne (Host) Yeah, yeah. So, these days are you mostly doing voiceover, doing voiceover and performing.  12:41 - Stacia (Guest) Yeah Well, so the pandemic changed a lot of things for me. We, because I've been in New York City and you know I'm still. We still have our apartment in New York City, but I'm mostly up at our house in the woods in the Berkshires. Yeah, I am still auditioning, I am still doing voice, a lot of voiceover. So yeah, I'm kind of all over the place and sort of open to whatever happens. I'm not I think I haven't been fully steering my own ship. I've kind of been like I don't know where are we going to go, Whatever you know, and just being open to whatever.  13:15 - Anne (Host) And there's so much good to be said in that though.  13:18 Yeah kind of allowing it to happen. I, I think for me and I don't know, I don't know what to call it, but for me I've always followed my gut or my intuition, and a lot of times, if things don't come right away, I know they will at some point, but I don't. I try not to rush myself to get to any specific spot, because I know that if it's going to happen, it's going to happen, and and the time it takes to kind of evolve the solution or the you know, to actually say okay, yes, now I know I have more, I have more direction, and now I'm heading in this direction. So I love that you said that. I love that Because you're not always sure right, you're not.  13:55 - Stacia (Guest) You're not. And you know the business has changed so much over the last, you know, over the last five years. I mean it's. It's kind of crazy. It's a new world and it's different. Navigating it is different, even though I'm with the same agents, even though I'm, you know, still in the business and I know the casting people or the producers that I know and have worked with. It's just, it's different. Approaching it like, hey, yeah, I don't have to rush. I really love that, Anne, because I feel like there is a rush.  14:30 - Anne (Host) There's always a rush I want it now. Yeah, no, I agree, I think so many of my students are always. They want it, they want it now, and I'm like, well, there's something to be said to letting it marinate and letting it evolve and letting it happen.  14:43 - Stacia (Guest) And also like looking in the other direction or seeing what else you know, I think. I think a lot of times, artists, especially if you're focused on one particular medium, you just focus on that one thing. And I, I recently started painting. Am I good at it?  15:01 - Anne (Host) No, I love it. I love it, but I don't think anybody could ever accuse you of not like experiencing or exploring different mediums, but it keeps you alive, it keeps you like, creative and happy, and that's what I want.  15:14 - Stacia (Guest) It'd be exactly that like lightens you up and it opens you up to when you are approaching commercial copy or whatever. It is Right Because you're, because you haven't been like. Why am I not looking? Why am I not? What am I? Who do I?  15:31 - Anne (Host) need to be for this piece of copy and you're just, you're just letting it, you're letting it happen. Yeah, yeah, I love that. Oh my gosh. So what? Before I actually talk to you about, let's say, some character, I want to. I have some character questions to ask you, because I think you're always a character in voiceover and no matter what genre you're working on. But I do want to talk about puppetry and what got you into that?  15:51 - Stacia (Guest) I had been doing Pokemon. I was very lucky. When I moved to New York I worked as a cater waiter when I wasn't doing the that one of those one woman shows and a friend had introduced me to the studio that that at the time was recording Pokemon. So you know how it's like things trickle Around. That same time this show was off Broadway it was called Avenue Q and then that musical came to Broadway, which is where I was finally able to get tickets, because you could not get tickets to it and it was crazy and it was such a special show. It's just so funny. The music is great and touching. It has so much heart to it. I mean it's a little dated now, but at the time it was, it was just extraordinary.  16:38 - Anne (Host) And it's still yeah.  16:39 - Stacia (Guest) So in that show for anyone who any of the bosses out there that that haven't seen it or don't know about it in that musical you see the full-on puppeteers playing the puppets on stage and it's so revealing. And me, as a young woman, I always loved puppets. I had puppets as a kid. I had like an Alf puppet from Burger King. I had a Kermit the Frog puppet. I loved puppets. Never thought that it could be a career, never thought in a million years. And when you think about it there aren't a lot of. It seems like there aren't a lot of female puppeteers. There are and there are more, but as I was growing up it was all men really, and then you would have like even the female characters. I mean Miss Piggy's, like one of the most famous women female characters of all time. She's played by a man and so you know the idea of being able to play a, be a puppet. It just was not. It never, you know. And so I saw that show and it was just incredibly revealing to me. It was like a light bulb moment. So I immediately got a puppet and started training.  17:52 I actually was so lucky that I got into a class that John Tartaglia had been teaching at that point in the city and I got to study with him, which was amazing and he's a beautiful human being, and so from there it was just kind of magical. Somehow this show was uh happening. I did another little uh on camera thing, but then this show the good night show happened. I auditioned for it and I had already created this little four-year-old girl character. They wanted me to change it up and make it a boy character. Well, those voices are going to be very similar, because a four-year-old boy and girls can sound pretty similar oh yeah yeah, Actually I was listening to it, I was trying to figure out.  18:35 - Anne (Host) You know, I felt like it could have been either yeah, right, right, because it's so young.  18:41 - Stacia (Guest) So yeah, so I auditioned for it and I booked that job and it became a huge part of my life. I ended up creating a part of the show and writing for the show and helping create the spinoff of the show, and so there's your, there's your acting, your puppetry, your your voiceover.  19:00 - Anne (Host) I mean you're, I mean production, I mean it's all aspects.  19:04 - Stacia (Guest) Yeah, absolutely yeah that's, that's amazing. It was, it was a really it was a really special show and a beautiful community and even now I, michelle who, michelle Lepe, who was the host on the show she still gets messages about, you know, from the kids who grew up with it, just like how much it meant to them, which is very sweet. I don't because no one, because I don't look like this.  19:29 - Anne (Host) Well, you know, I can say something similar because I was a teacher for 20 years and so I watched my kids grow up and I literally had one of them contact me just recently on LinkedIn thanking me for setting them on the path, and I was like, oh my gosh, like that just meant the world to me, and so I think that's beautiful.  19:49 Right, and that's one of the reasons why I love doing any educational voiceover. Sure, because I feel like there's, and not just e-learning, but like medical, like I mean anything that educates an explainer that can help someone, and even corporate. Do you know what I mean? Because you're always come at it from an aspect of how can I help you, the person that I'm talking to, you know, look better, feel better, be better, you know, and really that's commercial too, because it really should be about how you're helping the person that's listening to you, yeah, and connecting in that way, and not necessarily what you sound like while you're doing it, yeah.  20:31 Let's not get wrapped up in that, yeah, no. And so with that, it's a good segue to start talking about characters, because you've done so many characters, but you also have done commercials. So when it comes to characters in voiceover, let's talk a little bit about that. How is it that you prepare for any given piece of copy? Is it always a character?  20:56 - Stacia (Guest) Is it always a character you mean like with?  21:00 - Anne (Host) character copy or what you mean, or any kind of copy. Do you create a character for any type of copy, any type of copy, I think?  21:06 - Stacia (Guest) for me, my approach to commercial copy is it depends on the spot but it also is like how you know the age old question how would I talk to? A friend about this sitcom, you know, like whatever it is, but I and so it's just about bringing my authentic self to it. But also there's a there's. I think there is a musicality to it, but also it really depends on what's on the page right or what we're selling, you know do you ever envision?  21:37 - Anne (Host) do you ever envision yourself as the um, the, the? On camera the zip cream or the character zip cream or the. The person on camera. The character Zipcreme or the person on camera.  21:47 - Stacia (Guest) Sure, yeah, I think I mean I love when you get any kind of visual or if they give you the break of what is gonna be on screen and then you can kind of I love visualizing. I think visualizing because what it does for me is it brings my imagination to life, which immediately I'm having way more fun in the booth yeah. Yeah, and it's enjoyable, even when the copy is like maybe a little like dry or sad or whatever, like liven it up by visualizing what's happening.  22:26 - Anne (Host) Yeah absolutely Believe it or not. That's a big thing. Even if I'm doing e-learning, I'm imagining that I'm the teacher, because I was a teacher for so long and so I can draw upon that experience, and it's better for me to talk almost like a one-on-one coaching with a student. And if I try to envision myself in front of the class, even when I was a teacher, I was always looking at one person at any given time. Yes, so it made it much more personal, of course, and so for e-learning, I'm a character Corporate narration. I'm a character because I work for the company and I'm trying to provide a solution that is going to help the person that I'm talking to, which makes it a whole lot more interesting than if you're just reading about it to someone.  23:15 - Stacia (Guest) Totally yeah, or sound, trying to sound like someone who reads these kinds of things. Right, it's like, because it's a really I think what it comes down to is connection and we, as actors, need to connect right copy, which means I probably need to understand it. That's, that's excellent.  23:25 - Anne (Host) So yeah, so how? What are your steps for connecting to copy?  23:28 - Stacia (Guest) It really depends on the piece. Recently I had to do what was pretty lengthy and I had to do the spot in 15 seconds and it was like okay, I don't usually read things over and over and over again because they feel like there's an element of um, uh, over overdoing it you know, I agree I agree.  23:52 So my booth is here behind me. That's why I'm pointing behind me, in case anyone's wondering Um, and so sometimes when I get in there, I will run it a few times like that particular spot because it had to be so quick. But at the same time, of course, they're going to want it to sound like I just talk, like that, you know, and so it's like it's marrying those two things right when I want it to come off like it feels like me. I'm just sort of having this talk, but I'm also. It's very quick and rapid and it falls within the 15 seconds. Yeah, so my approach is not always the same thing. It really depends on what I'm working with, and sometimes there isn't enough time, like in that 15 seconds, there's not enough time to visualize or do this. It's wall to wall copy and it's also I'm talking about this cool thing that you're going to love, and so it's just about like who sometimes I like playing with? Who am I talking to? Where am I? Proximity is such a fun thing to play with too.  24:57 - Anne (Host) You can do that in a minute or two, totally Right. Yeah, and that's the thing I always try to emphasize to my students is that it doesn't take a whole lot of time to figure out who you are and who you're talking to and maybe set a scene up, yeah, and to get yourself rolling on that. I mean it's nice if you have the entire scene as it progresses through, because that allows you to help tell the story. But if you don't have all the time in the world, but a lot of times we're auditioning in our studios. I mean, we're not live auditioning as much as we used to. Gosh knows that's the case, right? Um, and unless we're like in front of a, we're being live directed. That's a different story, right, but if we've got the time before we go into the studios, I mean, what do you take five minutes?  25:37 - Stacia (Guest) if you put different scenarios on it, because you're probably sending more than one read on this commercial copy and we don't know. But the thing that I've loved playing with recently is I really love doing a take. That's for me what do I want?  25:53 to do with this? How do I want to bring myself to this? Because I think that what makes us viable, that what makes us marketable, is us. We are not disembodied voices. We are human beings with lived in experiences, and so we're not just bringing our incredibly gorgeous voices. We are human beings with lived in experiences, and so we're not just bringing our incredibly gorgeous voices. We are bringing ourselves to this copy and what our lived experiences and our lives, and so that that's really fun to to, just like I would. I would, I would encourage everyone to just do one for you. What do you want it to sound like?  26:29 - Speaker 1 (Announcement) Exactly.  26:30 - Stacia (Guest) Because that's the most empowering feeling is to be like I want to do this with this, and that's when you're collaborating too Sure sure, and is that the take that you submit first?  26:42 - Anne (Host) Not necessarily. Is that take one, or is it the second take?  26:46 - Stacia (Guest) Like lately I have been exploring it and I just feel like I just want to be a little more playful, yeah, and so, yeah, I mean, I say not necessarily.  26:56 - Anne (Host) The truth is I lean towards that one, unless I've worked with the people before.  27:00 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Yeah, and I know what they're looking for. You know what I mean then I'm gonna just give them what they want.  27:04 - Anne (Host) But uh, if I don't know, and it's not like a critical like I, I always think like it's kind of like gambling for me, right, sure we're all gambling.  27:13 - Stacia (Guest) We're just all right, we're all gambling, right.  27:15 - Anne (Host) So I'm just gonna like, well, you know what, I'm just gonna do my best and I'm gonna, and I'm, and I'm gonna, just, you know, send it and forget it, that kind of thing. So I'm not gonna put so much stock in like, oh my god, did I do the right thing? Did I give them what they wanted? Am I going to get this? I try never to like hope and wish in that way for any job.  27:35 - Stacia (Guest) If you're saying I want to do this and that's where I'm like no, both of those takes are for me. It's not that it's for me, but it's like I'm going to give you what I want to give you, and then I'm going to give you another take of something different that I want to do with this.  27:53 And of course I read all the specs and of course I read and I'll even, you know, watch other spots that they've done to get an idea. Like we got to do our homework right, but then it's like you asked me to do this. I'm going to got to do our homework right, but then it's like you asked me to do this. I'm gonna do it my way. See, it's fun. I'm gonna have fun with it. I'm gonna. It's so much easier to let go when you like, because if you hold on to what you like, if you, if you don't give the what you want to do with it, read, then it's like you might live with regret yeah, you know, or like it sounds like everybody else's yeah right  28:29 at the end of the day maybe even they're all gonna sound somewhat the same, anyway, you know, but it's like at least you know you had fun with it. You felt like your authentic self and you and you played yeah yeah, you know.  28:43 - Anne (Host) So, being a singer, which I, that was the other part of the medium that I didn't really talk to you about, but I mean, I can actually hear just your talking voice, although I've never heard you sing. Except I did, I did go, you know, I did my homework, I did my, I did my YouTube. You have a gorgeous voice.  28:58 Oh, thank you, but I can hear that.  29:00 I can hear that in your voice as you speak to me, and it's so funny because I think that no one should have to try, right.  29:10 I think that no one should have to try right to create a voice that somebody thinks they want to hear. Because when we're connecting right and I actually listened to quite a different number of songs that you did in different styles, and one was from your potty show, and so you had such a range there and what was so cool is that you were just undoubtedly yourself and just like in all aspects of yourself, and that was just so cool because it was connecting and that was what I was looking for as a human being. I was looking for that, that connection in the voice and while you were on stage and while you were communicating to me, and I feel like it's the same exact thing. It's the same exact thing for voiceover, right. It's all about like your voice is beautiful, no matter what you're you know what I mean, no matter what you're doing, you don't have to try and so just connect with me, and that's really what I'm looking for as a human being, and I think that's what most casting directors are looking for.  30:04 And they tell me over and over again, that's really what they're looking for. Is connection, not necessarily the sound.  30:11 - Stacia (Guest) I think we get caught up in the sound. The sound or I flubbed on this, or I you know this or that, whatever it is, and it's like I. I don't want to be listening and I am because it's so hard when you're doing this yourself.  30:28 - Anne (Host) It is hard not to listen.  30:30 - Stacia (Guest) You have to take off the director hat while you're the actor, and then you have to take off the engineering.  30:39 - Anne (Host) You know you have to compartmentalize, because if you don't, and you don't because you'll, and then when you come back, Because if you don't and you don't because you'll, and then when you come back and you're the engineer slash director and you listen back and you're like, oh, as an actor, I really loved that last take, that's weird. I don't like listening to it, like I don't. I don't have that feeling brought this up because it's hard. It's hard for us to separate the ears, right. It's like you have to develop an ear, right, you have to develop an ear as an actor, you have to develop an ear as an audio engineer and you have to be able to separate them.  31:13 And it's funny because I've always maintained back, when I was really, you know, moving on this in this career, I was in a place where they were doing construction outside my home and I had, when I was in my studio, I had my headphones on. I had to keep them on because I had to make sure that there was none of that sound coming in, and so I had my headphones on a lot of time. And if, if you get good at it, I always say the headphones are just amplifying your voice, and so if you can not listen to your voice and just you know what I mean, like you can record with your headphones on. I mean, right, you got to do it when you're live directed anyways. So I'm always saying people are saying, oh, I don't wear my headphones because I try to listen to myself.  31:53 I'm like I could listen to myself with my headphones off. Do you know what I mean? But you've got to be able to compartmentalize, and I love that you said that, because that is a skill and it's a skill that I think takes a little bit of time for for people to to really really get to be able to to say, okay, this is my, this is my actor ears. Yeah, versus what do I sound like?  32:16 - Stacia (Guest) right, it's that constant like don't listen what you sound like and it's. It's also like there's because there is that judgment that comes in you and that when you are wearing cans, if you aren't telling your self limiter I talk about this a lot and we'll talk about it when when we work together with everyone, but if you aren't challenging them and saying I don't need you here right now, it's very powerful to send them away, to send that voice to me. For some reason, it's right here.  32:48 - Anne (Host) It's just very like right, that's like the magic secret Stacia, I mean I love that it works for me. So, I want to say that we are going to be having you as a VO Boss workshop guest director, so, and and we are going to be talking character creation. So will we be discussing, talk a little bit about what we're going to be talking character creation. So will we be discussing, talk a little bit about what we're going to be doing in that class.  33:08 - Stacia (Guest) What I would love to do is see where everyone's at, what they want to play with, and, of course, do that, but also, I think, for everyone, I would love to share the self limiter and what I, what I do to get rid of that sort of you know, it's a, it's a protection right. That's what that voice is doing. It's trying to help you, but it's not helpful. I love that.  33:34 - Anne (Host) Oh my gosh, that's like secret sauce.  33:36 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Yeah, yeah, I think so.  33:38 - Anne (Host) I know how hard that I mean. It's just, it's so hard. I mean, and you do have to, you have to be able to, you have to be able to separate it, you have to wrangle that?  33:46 - Stacia (Guest) Yeah, because that that voice that's trying to protect you inevitably is is keeping you safe. It's keeping you safe, it's doing its job and you don't. You do not want anyone keeping you safe when you're in your booth. Yeah, it is not a place for safety.  34:04 - Anne (Host) It is a place to play.  34:06 - Stacia (Guest) If you're playing safe and you're in a dramatic role for a video game and you're, you know you're about to I don't know shoot up some monsters, or you're afraid for your life or it, or you're, you know, some silly little kid like you got to be a little kid, you got to be playful and you know, or you got to be scared of those monsters or whatever's on that page. It is not a place for you to be protected or be playing it safe.  34:33 - Anne (Host) Yeah, yeah, I love that. Did I just get on a soapbox? I think I did. I think that, no, I love that and and all right. So, from a different perspective right, I mean a different perspective, it the way that it hit me, but I love that. You teach that because I am.  34:47 You know, I've had health issues, right, I had cancer, and before I was diagnosed, I was like so worried about what I was sounding like and what. You know how the audition went and did. Should I have done it this way? Should I have you know? And then all of a sudden, it was like whoa, like what was I? Like that just didn't seem important anymore. I shouldn't be.  35:09 Why was I so worried about what I sounded like when, in fact, I just, you know, I'm fighting this disease right now, and so it gave me such a license to permit myself to be free. Yeah, just not worry and not have that self-judgmental voice on me all the time. It was an amazing thing that happened to me and unfortunately I mean well, I mean fortunately I'm here and everything's good, you know. So nobody, nobody, has to worry about it. But in reality, it was one of the best things that could have happened for my performance, for my actor, my actor self, was to say what the hell was I so damn worried about? What was I? What was I trying to be? You know what? Just screw it Like, isn't it incredible?  35:47 - Stacia (Guest) how? So empowering? So it's like grief is off. Grief is awful and we all, as humans, live through it and the way that it can have some magical elements and empowerment in it is really incredible. Talking about that and how you're like I don't care, Like I don't. Why am I going to concentrate on what I sound like? That was not a priority.  36:16 - Anne (Host) No, Well, what I sounded like is not a priority anymore.  36:19 - Stacia (Guest) No, no no, it was amazing, because it's like a reminder of who you are, who your soul is Like. You want to connect with people and that's what you do. I love it.  36:29 - Anne (Host) Oh, my God, I'm so excited, so excited for you to join us. So, bosses, make sure that you check out the show notes and I'll have a link to the VO. Boss, or just go right to the VO Boss website.  36:41 - Stacia (Guest) Is it down here? Is it? Should I point to things?  36:45 - Anne (Host) I'll be putting it in the post. So it's on VeoBosscom. You guys check out the events and sign up for Stacia, because it's going to be an amazing class. And, stacia, I just want to say thank you, this has been so much fun. Thank you so much for joining us.  36:59 - Stacia (Guest) It was a pleasure.  37:00 - Anne (Host) Yeah, it's been wonderful Really getting really getting to know you even better. I'm so excited.  37:05 - Stacia (Guest) Back at you. You're an incredible interviewer. It's really what a joy.  37:10 - Anne (Host) Thank you Well thank you, I appreciate it. Well, look, bosses. I'm going to give a shout out to our sponsor, ipdtl. You too can connect and network like bosses, like Stacia and myself. Find out more at IPDTLcom. Bosses have an amazing week and we'll see you at Stacia's class right. Yay, in August. I'll be there and we'll be with you next week with another episode. Thanks, so much.  37:33 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, Anne Ganguzza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a Boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast to coast connectivity via IPDTL.   

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In this episode of the Move The Ball podcast, host Jen Garrett dives into part two of the solo series, "The Visibility Equation: How to Get Noticed by the Right People for the Right Things." Jen shares actionable strategies for building intentional relationships, increasing your proximity to decision-makers, and ensuring your value is recognized by those who matter most. If you’re ready to elevate your influence, expand your network, and position yourself for high-impact opportunities, this episode is packed with tactical insights and executive-level challenges. Episode Highlights & Timestamps: 1:36 – Shifting from Positioning to Proximity: Why being known by the right people is key 2:41 – The Proximity Playbook: Four-part strategy for building influential relationships 3:01 – Why Access Beats Exposure: The difference between being seen and being known 4:14 – Relationship Mapping: Identifying who needs to know your value 5:21 – Tactical Ways to Increase Proximity: Offering value, being strategically visible, and more 7:57 – Staying Visible Without Being Performative: Authenticity vs. self-promotion GRAB a Copy of Dominate the Game on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43CzOD1 GRAB your Move the Ball: Mastering Your Unique Value Proposition Digital Workbook: https://bit.ly/masteringyourUVP GRAB your Move the Ball: Mastering Strategic Networking Digital Workbook: https://bit.ly/masteringnetworking ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER BY LISTENING TO THESE OTHER MTB PODCASTS: Mastering the Executive Edge Part 1: The Mindset Shift: https://bit.ly/3ZoXyI1 Mastering the Executive Edge Part 2: The Behavior Shift: https://bit.ly/3HyDexS The Strategic Career Map Part 1: Laying the Foundation: https://bit.ly/4kAuPsj The Strategic Career Map Part 2: Execution and Elevation: https://bit.ly/3HxEKAf The Influence Factor Part 1: Becoming a Trusted Voice: https://bit.ly/451wIYl The Influence Factor Part 2: Activating Influence: https://bit.ly/4odgjsK No Permission Needed: 10 Power Moves: https://bit.ly/4lH1a19 IT'S TIME TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE, MAKE AN IMPACT, AND MOVE THE BALL:

In this special two-part episode of The Money Mondays, host Dan Fleyshman sits down with Greg Kimble and Steven Spence (@spence) for a high-impact conversation on wealth, mindset, and making a difference.In the first half, Dan and Greg Kimble dive deep into:

What if what you've been chasing isn't the promise, but the presence? In this awakening word from Exodus 33:18-23, Bishop T.D. Jakes walks us through the sacred conversation between Moses and God. It's not just about miracles, laws, or leadership — it's about proximity. Moses pleads, “Show me Your glory,” not for blessings, but for closeness. He doesn't want the promised land without the Lord. And neither should we. You have survived what should have consumed you. Bishop Jakes says that is your sign. The bush is still burning, and you're still standing. Why? Because God has had His hand on you all along, even before you recognized it. This message calls us out of covenant with religious routine and idols and into real intimacy. Into the cleft of the Rock — Jesus — where God promises, “There is a place beside me.” There is a covering. A glory that will not just carry you but transform you. Watch the full sermon and revisit until your soul cries out: SHOW ME YOUR GLORY! Because without God, we have nothing at all. Message: “Close Proximity” Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23 (KJV) Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes Date: July 20, 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if what you've been chasing isn't the promise, but the presence? In this awakening word from Exodus 33:18-23, Bishop T.D. Jakes walks us through the sacred conversation between Moses and God. It's not just about miracles, laws, or leadership — it's about proximity. Moses pleads, “Show me Your glory,” not for blessings, but for closeness. He doesn't want the promised land without the Lord. And neither should we. You have survived what should have consumed you. Bishop Jakes says that is your sign. The bush is still burning, and you're still standing. Why? Because God has had His hand on you all along, even before you recognized it. This message calls us out of covenant with religious routine and idols and into real intimacy. Into the cleft of the Rock — Jesus — where God promises, “There is a place beside me.” There is a covering. A glory that will not just carry you but transform you. Watch the full sermon and revisit until your soul cries out: SHOW ME YOUR GLORY! Because without God, we have nothing at all. Message: “Close Proximity” Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23 (KJV) Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes Date: July 20, 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #16 that originally aired on July 28, 2016. Charles and I will discuss mistake number 8 from our popular eBook, “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When purchasing their First Mobile Home Park…and how to avoid them.” One thing we see often is that many investors will choose to look for parks locally for the sole purpose of being near the park. There is nothing wrong with being close to your park, but you definitely don't need to be. If you find that you live in a market where CAP rates are insanely low or in a market that is going through tough times, you would be much wiser to invest outside of your immediate area. The business model and management style we teach is effective whether you live across the street from your park or across the country. Don't put yourself in the position of buying a bad investment just for the sake of being close to it. Proximity does not correlate to success in this business.   Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.

Today's Headlines: President Trump signed his sweeping budget bill into law. The law eliminates taxes on silencers and some firearms, adds new taxes on remittances, and includes bizarre provisions like $40 million for a MAGA statue garden and Trump-branded savings accounts for babies. It extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts, slashes Medicaid (projected to leave 12 million uninsured), defunds Planned Parenthood reimbursements, and guts food assistance while ballooning ICE's budget to over $100 billion. Elon Musk, furious over the bill's impact on his business, announced a vague new “America Party” as his teen protégé “Big Balls” was hired by the Social Security Administration. Meanwhile, 79 people died in sudden Texas floods, FEMA grant programs are quietly being withdrawn, and Kristi Noem is under scrutiny for accepting undisclosed payments from a nonprofit promoting her political ambitions. On the global stage, Trump's trade war deadline looms with only 3 of 90 deals finalized, and up to 70% tariffs threatened for non-compliant countries. Proximity talks between Israel and Hamas resume this week in Qatar, as Netanyahu visits the White House following Israel's rejection of Hamas's latest ceasefire demands. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Trump signs big tax cut and spending bill into law in July Fourth ceremony Axios: An increasing share of American adults are going hungry AP News: Musk to form a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law  Wired: ‘Big Balls' Is Now at the Social Security Administration  AP News: Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 79 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing ProPublica: States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up ProPublica: Kristi Noem Secretly Took Personal Cut of Political Donations Axios: Tariffs return to April rates on August 1 without deals, Bessent says Axios: Israel and Hamas to hold indirect ceasefire talks in Qatar Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices