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372 The Art of Storytelling: Connection Over Persuasion, One Relationship At A Time   Time makes a folktale of the storyteller, and yet even hundreds if not thousands of years later, the stories that mattered -that we connect with- endure. To tell a story effectively means you need to connect with the person who is listening to you.  In today's episode Sarah Elkins and Jeff Ikler discuss the importance of genuine connection over persuasion in the art of storytelling, and how it is far more meaningful to build a bridge between one another, rather than forcing them to choose one side of the river.   Highlights What is something you can do to further your goals that relies on your strengths and your toolsets?  Who inspired you recently to continue your work?  What stories are you carrying with you? And what do you have that reminds you of that story?    Quotes “Everybody was being vulnerable, they were telling deeply personal stories and it was like they were letting us in before we had really been introduced.” “If you persuade, fine, but it's more important to connect.”   “And I am privileged to have sat at that dining room table.” “I loved feeding you at that dining room table.”   Dear Listeners it is now your turn, What stories can you tell to make a meaningful connection? What objects or unknown facts about yourself are you willing to share to strengthen the bonds of fellowship between you and another? Try to tell your next stories, not with the intent to persuade, but with the intent to make a meaningful connection with the person in front of you.” And, as always, thank you for listening.  Mentioned in this podcast The Breaking Bread Village Getting Unstuck Cultivating Curiosity Podcast Object Diaries Podcast Around The Kitchen Table Poem/Perhaps The World Ends Here Erin Patrice Episode Lisa Weiss Episode   About Jeff Jeff Ikler is Director of Quetico Career and Leadership Coaching, a firm dedicated to helping individuals overcome career issues and develop sustained changes in their leadership practices and organizations. He received his certificate in coaching from the Coach Training Institute. He is a certified innovation facilitator using the SIT (Systematic Inventive Thinking) process. Jeff holds a Master's in the Teaching of History along with a Bachelor's in History from the University of Illinois. He taught high school history in Maywood and Batavia, Illinois, for seven years. He is a former Executive Vice President at Pearson Learning where he directed the development of text- and technology-based products for all disciplines. Jeff is a co-author of Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. He is the host the “Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity” podcast. Supporting the agency of others is the river that has run through his entire career. Be sure to check out JEff's LinkedIn as well as Quetico Coaching and Consulting!   About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

We're going deep into the archives to pull out a special conversation for this week's bonus episode with our most beloved friend, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Amy Grant. The last time Jen and Amy sat down together, it was on the heels of an exhausting,arduous time in our county. Back then, Amy delivered some profound words of wisdom in the peaceful, soothing way that only she can. And we felt her words would be a welcome balm to soothe our weary souls today so we've brought it back for you to enjoy as a bonus episode! In addition to some very timely words of wisdom from Amy, this episode covers: Navigating life's difficulties while maintaining a positive outlook — Amy shares a touching story about the final lesson she's learned from her parents Amy discusses her journey of healing from unexpected open heart surgery and she and Jen talk about learning to respect their bodies and live more in balance The importance of community and support systems, especially when enduring hard circumstances The complexities of cancel culture which has come for Amy on more than one occasion in her career and personal life The evolution of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) and the “The Queen of Christian Pop's” impact on music that transcends genres and generations *** Thought-provoking Quotes: “Everybody brings different things to the table. Rapid-fire conversation or investigative or deep conversations might not be their comfort zone but there are other things that are. – Amy Grant “I have my hands on my own wheel. I can't steer anybody else's opinions. I can't steer anybody else's choices. But I've got to own mine.” – Amy Grant “When I was younger, I thought if I don't say yes to everything, it'll all stop. It'll all dry up. It won't keep coming. It's my yeses that keep the energy moving forward. But I found out that's not true at all. That was a fake story. It was just the scarcity mindset.” – Jen Hatmaker “Ask different questions. The next step, the next opportunity, the next enlightenment, the next everything for all of us is within reach. It always has been.” – Amy Grant Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jen at the Amy Grant concert in Austin 2023 - https://www.instagram.com/p/CxvoBcbujuB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A great leader knows how to get the most out of their team. Eric Materkowski is an expert in building strong team cultures that increase productivity and create supportive and innovative work environments on the golf course. Eric received his Turfgrass Management degree from Ohio State ATI and has been a golf course superintendent for 28 years. He recently finished his 10th year as Golf Course Superintendent at St. Clair Country Club. Before St. Clair, he was the Golf Course Superintendent at Wildwood Golf Club, Green Oaks Country Club, and Armco Golf Club.  Getting Involved in the Industry Eric has served in various roles on the board of the Greater Pittsburgh Golf Course Superintendents Association since 2006. Being part of the board forced him to learn fast and embrace new opportunities.  Relationships and networking are essential in the golf industry, and a board position is a great way to make new connections. Don't underestimate the value of having someone to call and ask questions when you feel stuck. Bringing the Best Out of Your Team At St. Clair, everyone on the team has designated roles but is encouraged to work together. Eric advises anyone in a leadership position to create a welcoming team environment.  Get to know the frontline workers and groundskeepers, and encourage assistants to do the same. Not only does this promote a better working environment, but it will give you more confidence to advocate for your team in board meetings. Be patient with new hires. A great training and onboarding program goes a long way toward avoiding mistakes, so make sure groundskeepers have all the information they need before going out on the golf course. Lastly, remember that you were in their shoes once. Everyone has a first day.  Get to know your new hires and interns, and be as involved as possible in the hiring process. Recruiters and GMs value a leader who knows how to build a great team. Enjoy this episode with Superintendent Eric Materkowski… Soundbytes 6:04-6:41 “It starts with a good membership that's supportive and wants to see their golf course be really good. So it starts there. And then I think it's just working with the right group of people, having the right team here, giving them the results they expect. If we have a goal, exceeding their expectations a little bit. When they see you really care and you put the time in, and again having a great team around you, it's pretty easy for them to support you.” 27:30-27:48 “I think it's really important if the schedule works out that people go out and play and appreciate their work. And I think it gives us some credibility when we're setting up the golf course everyday if we have an understanding of the game. I don't think you need to be a three handicap, but you need to understand the game.” Quotes “Everybody had a first day, so treat everyone with respect.” “No pressure, no diamonds.” “I like to pour my energy into the golf course.” “I think it's really important if the schedule works out that people go out and play and appreciate their work. And I think it gives us some credibility when we're setting up the golf course everyday if we have an understanding of the game.” “There was a lot of work that went into that before me that made our job a profession and a career, and I think it's important that people remember that. Superintendents didn't always have offices, let alone a computer.” “It's come a long way and I think it's important to remember that and do our part to take it to the next level.” “To be successful in this business, in my opinion, you need to enjoy being a superintendent.” Links mentioned in this episode: St. Clair Country Club: https://www.stclaircc.org/   Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-materkowski-926365a

Data-Driven Decisions is a new limited-series marketing podcast presented by Convince & Convert and shared with our Social Pros listeners. How can organizations drive real impact with data? Many organizations already have plenty of data at their fingertips these days, but it's not just about the data you collect. It's how you use it. Joining this episode is Anthony Coppedge, the Principal Lead of eCommerce Seller Initiatives at IBM, who takes us through his methodologies for using data to make a difference in an organization. Organizations Don't Lack Data, They Lack Insights  Anthony leads business agility aims across sales, marketing, and product at IBM. But how does such a large organization manage and implement data insights to grow effectively? We hear Anthony's insightful approach to capturing and acting on qualitative feedback with the ‘Retrospective Radar' approach. With AI such an important topic for many organizations, Anthony also takes us through how he uses the Watson Natural Language Processing tool to analyze unstructured data to create actionable insights. Anthony explains why having a clear north star in your organization is paramount and how his ‘Outcome-Drive Alignment' model helps different teams come together with shared objectives to make smart, data-driven decisions. In This Episode: 1:51 - How IBM manages to drive impact with data 4:09 - Why data is often underutilized 6:30 - How data can identify challenges and misalignments in a team 14:00 - How the ‘Retrospective Radar' works 20:41 - How IBM pulls the right insights from qualitative feedback 28:46 - How businesses can use feedback to empower team members 33:15 - How AI can help you gather insights from unstructured data 39:05 - Changing people's minds with good data 40:26 - How the outcome-drive alignment model helps you take action Quotes: “Everybody knows what it's like to be swimming in data. What you need to be swimming in is insight.” “Qualitative feedback is a type of data. So if you get feedback in a survey or a poll or a thumbs up or a thumbs down or verbatim text, all of that is a type of data. It's unstructured data, but it's data. And what we want to do is parse that data and understand it in a quantitative way.”   “Feedback is a gift, but aggregated feedback is actionable intelligence.” Resources: Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonycoppedge/ Watson Natural Language Processing Demo: https://www.ibm.com/demos/live/natural-language-understanding/self-service/ Purchase the book at koganpage.com/datadrivenpersonalization (use code CCData20 for 20% off and free shipping in the UK and US) and sign up for more content at convinceandconvert.com.

Brant talks with John Mark Comer about his latest book:    Practicing The Way: Be WithJesus. Become Like Him. Do As He Did. Link to the book: https://a.co/d/buewt41     Quotes: “Everybody's being spiritually formed.” “I'm going to be a tiny bit different at the end of this conversation than I was before.” “So much depends on what we pay attention to.” “Directing our consciousness to the beauty of Christ.”

In episode 211 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk engages in a candid and inspiring conversation with guest, Shawn Pollard, as he shares his remarkable journey of triumph over adversity, from facing personal challenges to finding success and fulfillment in his life. Shawn also offers valuable insights and practical advice for listeners looking to make positive changes in their own lives.Join Sebastian Rusk and Shawn Pollard as they discuss the power of self-discovery, the importance of authenticity, and the impact of surrounding yourself with the right people. TIMESTAMPS[00:01:48] Triumphing Over Life's Trials.[00:06:44] Overcoming Personal Rock Bottom.[00:10:14] Collaboration and Leadership Dynamics.[00:14:43] The Magic of Healing.[00:19:13] Falling Back in Love with Yourself[00:21:30] Money and Personal Growth.[00:23:40] The Power of Showing Up.[00:30:22] Breaking Out of Comfort Zones.[00:32:40] Taking Action Over Time.[00:35:15] Immersive Speaking Experiences.[00:40:00] Stay Humble and Authentic.In this episode, Sebastian Rusk and Shawn Pollard emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and the impact they have on life. Shawn acknowledges that he had to hit rock bottom and face the consequences of his choices before realizing the need for change. By accepting responsibility for his past actions, he was able to start the process of transformation and growth.QUOTES“Everybody has trials in their life, right? That's just life. Mine is unique, because I think I suffered a little bit more than most. So when I see pain in people's eyes, I can see it. I can sense it. It's like as easy as breathing to me.” - Shawn Pollard“But you have to have it in the beginning to build something great. And then you evolve your finances and then you evolve your health and your wealth and then your mindset and then your spirituality, your faith.”  - Shawn Pollard"How do you know you're becoming the best version of yourself? Other people are impacted by you becoming a better, the better version of yourself, right? Number one. And number two, the thing about healing, here's the most beautiful part about healing all of your shit and becoming fully accountable for your life and realizing that everything is your **** fault" - Sebastian RuskSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthestorypodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheStoryPodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianrusk/Shawn PollardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetmonster_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnPollardHQ/WEBSITESBeyond The Story Podcast: https://www.beyondthestorypodcast.com/Apex: https://jointheapex.com/==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com

Having the right mindset is important for self-improvement. Setting clear goals helps guide your efforts, and having a mentor can provide valuable guidance and support. Strategies like staying positive, being persistent, and learning from challenges contribute to continuous self-improvement, helping you grow and achieve your objectives. Jason White shares his personal journey and lessons learned in overcoming obstacles from his past to find success through determination and resourcefulness in securing federal government contracts through his company. Join in as young leaders pose inquiries about life, personal development, and beyond! Quotes: “Everybody has it, that good angel and that bad angel in their ear.” – Jason White I'm the adjustment king, so I will make the proper adjustments to keep going on the right path.” – Jason White “I just want to make sure that I submit at least 10 to 15 proposals every single month. If I do that, I can let the winning take care of itself." – Jason White Takeaways: Focus on the present moment and take consistent action towards your goals each day rather than worrying about an uncertain future. Reframe how you think about "goals" by associating them with ongoing targets rather than endpoints to achieve continuous growth and progress. Find mentors who you can serve through acts of kindness and build meaningful relationships that allow you to learn from their experiences. Overcome obstacles through perseverance, gratitude, and helping others who are worse off to maintain a growth mindset during challenges. Start small by being the best at your current situation and look for opportunities to learn and improve through consistent effort each day. Conclusion: With persistence and a positive mindset, overcoming past challenges and finding business opportunities becomes possible. Building relationships through service and maintaining gratitude in the face of difficulties contribute to ongoing personal growth and success.

“There's no one that I see who can beat Donald Trump. He's vanquished all of them,” says Sam Jean, who returns for another special Raw & Uncut edition of Cuckoo 4 Politics. He and Michael discuss the GOP candidates running for the U.S. presidency in 2024. Mike Pence is an irrelevant dearth of charisma, who has returned to his pre-Trump irrelevancy. Nikki Haley has plenty of charisma but is running a campaign from 2002. Michael's dislike for Tim Scott borders on the irrational, yet is still not as irrational as those who refrained from donating to Scott's campaign because of his single status. Chris Christie has a lower than ten percent approval rating but is the only one willing to take Trump head on. Ron DeSantis' thuggish tactics and empty policies don't translate outside of his limited base in Florida. Michael takes pointed aim at his treatment of both Black constituents and politicians.  Does any of this really matter, though? As Sam points out that despite being indicted on 91 counts of felony, including inciting an insurrection, Donald Trump's MAGA base still blindly supports him. And his fellow politicians will do what they must to curry favor with him. After all, this is not the Republican party of Reagan, Bush Sr. or even Bush Jr. Despite the unprecedented vitriol and unbecoming behavior displayed by the party, Michael explains why he isn't panicked—-yet.  Quotes  “Everybody has to account for Trump and Trump's followers. And this is why I told you it wasn't a race from the jump, from the start, it wasn't a race. Trump had already won. And if you've noticed, as the primary has gone on, Trump has only become more and more popular.” (14:39 | Sam) “Once you get out of Florida, and you go to New Hampshire, nobody in New Hampshire thinks that people in Florida are actually more free than in New Hampshire, and voters in New Hampshire, for all the MAGA craziness, take the primary seriously, and they come with very serious questions. Iowa, they come with a very serious question, because they're given this sort of stage that they aren't given most of the time. And DeSantis just does not connect with people. If he's not bullying, he just does not connect with people. Trump might not like his followers, but he has no problem shaking their hands.” (19:33 | Sam) “I'll say this. Ron DeSantis is not definitely loved in the state of Florida, not entirely. Again, he's only admired in certain pockets within Florida. But I recall his rhetoric about, Black Lives Matter. His rhetoric about Critical Race Theory, his effort to minimize the political power within black communities to relegate them to one congressional elected official, his firing an elected official who was a black woman, I believe the district attorney, to put someone else in place. It doesn't resonate well.” (23:58 | Michael) ‘About the 91 indictments, it means absolutely nothing. OK, I'm being glib about it, when I say it means nothing. It doesn't mean nothing. In the grand scheme of history, it's a big deal. But if you're asking me in the particular, today, in the political environment for the Republican Party, what it means, it means nothing to them. And the reason it means nothing to them, is he continues to lead every single poll. At some point, Michael, you've got to stop believing in Santa Claus.” (30:21 | Sam)  “Trump is a great ‘marketeer'-- if that's even a word–but what's what I find interesting, too, is that GOP officials are scared, not of Trump, but of his Maga supporters.” (32:40 | Michael)  Links cuckoo4politics.com https://www.instagram.com/cuckoo_4_politics/ https://www.facebook.com/Cuckoo-4-Politics-104093938102793 Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor, EMDR Consultant & Basic Trainer, and owner of Kase & CO, providing comprehensive EMDR and trauma training for psychotherapists. She is the author of Polyvagal informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed approach to healing. She began her career as an MSW working with children and adolescents. She has worked in community mental health centers, nursing homes, private practice, shelters, crisis centers, community-based work, and internationally. She has been teaching in professional and academic settings since 2009. Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by Rebecca Kase to talk about how to approach EMDR therapy, using EMDR to find the source of our nervous system activation, and when it's time to consider EMDR. We also talk about the importance of taking care of our neurobiology, why nervous system activation doesn't need a significant trauma to be traumatic, and how EMDR has shown promising outcomes in other fields. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [01:21] A bit about Rebecca. [01:59] What is EMDR? [06:51] When to look for an EMDR expert. [09:45] Identifying the source of the symptoms. [17:55] When is EMDR helpful? [19:32] What to look out for. [24:06] Rebecca's words of wisdom.   Quotes: “Everybody could benefit from EMDR.” [07:11] “Our nervous system can be activated by so many different things.” [14:16] “Your nervous system is at the heart of your entire experience.” [20:23] “The more you can befriend your neurobiology, the better life is going to be.” [24:30]   Connect with Rebecca Kase Website:            kaseandco.com.                         www.rebeccakase.com. Instagram:          @kaseco.emdr.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don't forget to subscribe.

In this episode, John and Kyle discuss the costs involved in flipping houses and thechallenges that arise during the process. They emphasize the importance ofunderstanding the true costs and potential risks before getting into flipping. They breakdown the costs step by step, from the initial purchase to the final sale, highlighting thevarious expenses that can eat into potential profits. They also touch on the currentmarket conditions and how they impact the flipping business.Key Takeaways:• Flipping houses requires careful consideration of all costs involved, including closingcosts, repairs, holding costs, and selling expenses.• It is crucial to accurately estimate repair costs and budget for potential overages.• Market conditions and location play a significant role in the profitability of a flip.• Real estate agents, lenders, and other professionals involved in the process shouldbe factored into the overall costs.Quotes:"Everybody who's ever walked into a Home Depot thinks they can do it." - JohnTeixeira"Labor is expensive now, and those construction costs have gone up significantly." -Kyle TeixeiraYou can listen to We Are TPM on any major podcast platform including ApplePodcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and many more.Tune in today!We Are TPMTeixeira Property ManagementMansfield, Texaswww.WeAreTPM.comShowMeTheMoney@WeAreTPM.com———————————————————————————There are a vast amount of ways in today's world to build wealth using real estate andinvesting, not just in property, but in yourself!Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, John Teixeira and Kyle Teixeira ofTeixeira Property Management bring you all of the knowledge and experience they canprovide for the confidence to achieve your investment goals, or how and why to createthem. Now, while John and Kyle have a ton to share, they will also be bringing youinterviews with some of their clients, industry partners, experienced investors, andmuch more every week!John and Kyle look forward to sharing the knowledge you need about arguably thegreatest investment vehicle that is available to the masses — Real Estate. Knowledgeis power, and John and Kyle intend to give you as much power as possible. It's notalways about the HOW, but also the WHY, and they will be digging into it right hereevery week!

We're back, dear listeners, as promised with a bonus mini-series: Discord Builds Trust…No Really!Really, it does! We're not kidding with you on this one. So then why are we sometimes more comfortable with superficial, surface level topics? We're opening up this conversation by acknowledging that intimacy is hard, and vulnerability can be scary, and wait – just what is a surface level topic, anyway? The truth is, if you're feeling like there's a mismatch between you and your partner on how deeply you're connecting, there's a lot of reasons why that could be the case. How are you each defining surface versus depth? How were they treated in your respective families of origin? What else might be going on in your lives that might be affecting your capacity for going deep at this moment?When we start asking ourselves and our partners these questions, we're facing the truth that mismatch is inevitable. What feels comforting and close to you might feel invasive and controlling to your partner, and what is light and playful to them could feel superficial or avoiding to you. In these moments of discord, when our visions of what we want our relationships to look like come into conflict with who our partners really are, that's when we can put aside our agendas and approach the conversation with curiosity and connection, with a real desire to learn something new about our partners and offer them the opportunity to learn something about us, too.Quotes:“Everybody has a different magical want.”"For some people, depth brings comfort and safety. And for others, surface or play.”"Go ahead and feel into these moments of mismatch. And then lean into navigating them together.”Share your questions with us at whydoesmypartner.com/contactIf you want to dive in deeper, consider attending our upcoming workshops. Learn more at whydoesmypartner.com/events

Are you ready for an episode that will inspire you to take control of your personal brand and shape your future? I am joined in this episode by the brilliant Katie Baron – a London-based writer, brand strategist, trends forecaster, and futurist with extensive experience within the fashion, retail, and design industries.In this fascinating conversation, Katie shares how she helps clients shape their personal brand, sheds light on her job as a trend forecasting and her unique role in shaping the future, and some of the key cultural shifts and patterns she is currently seeing. This episode Is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for building a powerful personal brand, so I hope you'll tune in and use this opportunity to dig a bit deeper and understand whom you want to be, and how you want to show up in the world.    Quotes“Everybody has something very unique to give, and it's about being able to express that. For most people…it's very difficult to understand that specificity of who you are, what it is that motivates you, and what you want to give.” – 07:39 “Sometimes I work with people who are really very successful at something which is almost kind of a danger in itself.” 13:37 “So, you have a power base of women and yet you have the advertising world which literally just doesn't care.” – 21:10   “The biggest thing that trend forecasting has taught me is that we are here to shape what happens. A lot of what I'm doing is saying ‘this is what I think is coming down the line if things continue in this way'.” 36:31  Time stamps00:00 – Introduction to Katie04:41 – What drove Katie to do what she does07:40 – Why having a personal brand is important 12:00 – Katie discusses the sense of ‘becoming'19:19 – Trends around personal branding20:42 – Thoughts around ‘The 100-Year Life'25:00 – Cultural shifts regarding what is important to people28:00 – Katie discusses her books36:31 – The biggest lessons Katie has learned from trend forecasting37:10 – What people should consider45:15 – How to connect with Katie   Katie Socialshttps://www.Katiebaron.comhttps://www.instagram.com/katiebaroncox/Gillian Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/gillian_mcmichael/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoachhttps://www.gillianmcmichael.comFull Circle Global Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/fullcircleglobal/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/https://fullcircleglobal.comOrder my book, “Coming Home: A Guide To Being Your True Self”Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coming-Home-Guide-Being-Your/dp/1784529702Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coming-Home-A-Guide-to-Being-Your-True-Self-Paperback-9781784529703/928206895Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/coming-home-gillian-mcmichael/1141304045 WHSmith: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/coming-home-a-guide-to-being-your-true-self/gillian-mcmichael/paperback/9781784529703.html  

Chad Sutton interviews Chris Larsen, the founder and principal of Next Level Income. With over 20 years of experience in real estate, business, and finance, Chris has become a leader in helping people become financially independent and educating the next generation on doing so. Chris shares his journey to becoming an investor, discussing cash-flowing assets such as car washes, private equity investments, medical implants, value add strategies, and more. He talks about the importance of having the right team in place with proper motivation, his passion for financial literacy and philanthropic ventures, his experiences with partnerships and failures that have led to better outcomes, and more!    Learn more about ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS and INVESTMENT STRATEGIES through QUATTRO CAPITAL! LinkedIn: /TeamQuattroCapital Instagram: @TeamQuattroCapital Facebook: @TeamQuattroCapital Website: www.TheQuattroWay.com    [00:00 - 06:52] Opening Segment Introducing Chris to the show Chris Larsen is the founder and principal of Next Level Income Chris made a pact to live with no regrets after his best friend passed away  He believes money is a potential for creating solutions, such as better opportunities for travel, family, giving back, and creating experiences     [06:53 - 13:26] Don't Underestimate the Power of Private Property People need to hear things seven times before it becomes common knowledge Real estate is the oldest form of investment, predating the stock market and slave trade People who were taking food from the community garden were also taking food from other people's gardens   [13:27 - 19:57] Exploring the Benefits of Cash Flowing Businesses and Car Washes Chris started investing in real estate before he had a career Real estate is a business with monthly recurring revenue Private equity is looking for businesses with predictable, monthly recurring revenue   [19:58 - 26:36] How to Build a Successful Team and Increase Revenue Why value add strategies for car washes include having great equipment, operators, upgraded blowers, microfiber towels, LEDs inside, and new vacuums  Increasing memberships and sales by offering discounts or free months can improve revenue  Building a team requires proper motivation, leaders who understand the business, consultants, and an engineer to understand machinery and chemicals   [26:37 - 33:03] Closing Segment Why his philanthropic ventures are focused on financial literacy and helping the next generation  Connect with Chris through the links below   Quotes:   "Everybody that's listening has the power to, to make a difference.” - Chris Larsen     Connect with Chris through LinkedIn, Facebook, or visit nextlevelincome.com.       LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Find out how team Quattro can help you by visiting www.TheQuattroWay.com. Real Estate Runway Podcast is all about alternative business and investment strategies to help you amplify life, and maximize wealth! Click here to find out more about the host, Chad Sutton.

Kevin Hines is a storyteller. He is a bestselling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival, including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness and the ability to survive pain with true resilience.   Intro Hello, everyone! Kevin Hines is on today's show. Today, we talk about the importance of asking for help, thriving through our consequences, discrimination against those with brain pain, living on purpose, the amazing story about a sea lion named Herbert, the signs to look out for, and what we can do to help. Let's dive in! In this Episode you'll learn: [12:39] A bit about Kevin. [21:36] The two categories. [27:50] Taking the first step. [31:06] From victim to survivor to thriving. [37:20] Living our purpose. [43:09] Herbert, the sea lion. [52:04] What are the signs to look out for? [53:30] How to help people. [61:29] Kevin's words of wisdom.   Quotes: “Everybody cared. Nobody knew.” [17:10] “The truth shall set you free.” [20:20] “Your brain is the single most powerful organ you wield.” [38:42] “Drastic changes in behavior are signs.” [52:50] “I've never gone to a funeral that nobody showed up to.” [64:17]   Links Mentioned:  Connect with Kevin: Website:          www.kevinhinesstory.com. Instagram:       @kevinhinesstory. Twitter:            @KevinHinesStory. YouTube:        Kevin Hines. LinkedIn:         Kevin Hines. Podcast:          Hinesights Podcast.   Message Sara! Instagram:       @saraschultingkranz Facebook:       Sara Schulting-Kranz Email:              sara@saraschultingkranz.com Website:                      saraschultingkranz.com

***Content / Trigger Warning, in this episode we discuss sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Topics like sexual abuse, and physical abuse, including child sexual molestation. This may be an episode to skip, or use headphones for, if you have others around you that may not be prepared to listen.***   Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by Meryl Victoria to talk about play and fantasies, the most common fantasies, and exploring core desires. Meryl also talks about de-shame-ifying sexual fantasies, the importance of safety in context, tapping into our body sensations, and fantasies versus realities. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [01:37] A bit about Meryl. [03:18] Why Meryl is passionate about talking about sexual fantasies. [05:13] Are fantasies for you? [06:22] Defining sexual fantasies. [07:22] The more common sexual fantasies. [08:28] Core desires. [10:00] What to do with your fantasies. [12:19] Fantasies versus realities. [18:42] The insidious shame. [20:15] How to start to recognize shame. [23:34] Tapping into body sensations. [28:22] A safe context. [29:26] How shame manifests. [31:11] How to start releasing and exploring shame. [36:47] Meryl's words of wisdom.   Quotes: “Everybody fantasizes, and everybody fantasizes for their entire lives.” [03:44] “What makes sex awesome is not the actions that you're performing. Rather, it's the emotions that you're experiencing.” [08:40] “Just because you fantasize about it, doesn't mean you want to do it for real.” [12:12] “Every time you move outside of the perceived social norm, shame is waiting for you.” [19:23] “Diversifying your feed is such an amazing thing to do for yourself.” [32:25]   Connect with Meryl Victoria Website:            www.verymeryl.com. Instagram:          @soverymeryl.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please if you love this episode, and know someone else who is a passionate soul on a mission just like you share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave an iTunes review and don't forget to subscribe.

Job Hop, Prayer, Habits, A.I. & The Future, Fundraisers, Live at Peace, Twitter, Friendship/Dirty House, History Segment, BONUS CONTENT: Job Hop Follow-up; Quotes: “Everybody wants to hop.” “They're preying on aunts and uncles all across the country.” “We're supposed to be odd but at peace.” “Your habits determine so much of your life.”

Simply Salad includes five locations in Los Angeles and was founded on the idea that everyone should have access to healthy, fresh, flavorful, affordable food in a way that is fast and convenient. Daniel was formerly the head of finance and development at Popeyes, where he was part of the team that led Popeyes' entry into the famous chicken sandwich wars. Simply Salad has grown by making salads convenient and accessible and by adding locations to communities not typically associated with salad restaurants and other better-for-you restaurants. Quotes “Everybody thinks their quality is great, but you (at Popeyes) had a rockstar supply chain team that can actually source that product and you had an operations team that just aced training. [...] For a challenger brand to not just challenge, but overcome the leader (Chick-fil-A) is pretty intense.” (Joseph) “It's a self-fulfilling prophecy in that when you have a big launch and you're moving volume and the product is hot and the product is fresh, it's easier to be able to deliver consistency (in quality).” (Daniel) “After the Popeyes launch when everyone saw how successful the (chicken sandwich) launch was, everyone said ‘I need a new (sandwich) on the menu in three months.” And if that's your approach to product development, you're not going to deliver what you need.” (Daniel) “Simply salad has found something intriguing and unique and it's where it went and where these locations happen to be. It's not the rich suburbs of America where people have a lot of money. Instead, you've found traction in places like Compton. Places that people would mark as underserved or a health food desert.” (Joseph) “Our secret is, we don't focus on health. Everybody knows that salads are healthy. We focus on taste. When that salad can deliver against the same craving as a Big Mac and fries, that's when we're winning.” (Daniel) Transcript 00:00.00 vigorbranding Hey everyone this morning I'm joined by my friend Daniel Gonzalez who is co-owner of simply salad a brand that's up and coming in the l a market and growing ah before we hoper on that Daniel say hello give a little bit of backstory. 00:00.00 Daniel Gonzalez I. 00:11.80 Daniel Gonzalez Everybody how are you? my name is Daniel I'm one of the owners of simply salad I've been involved in this business for about a year prior to that. It's been about a decade in leadership positions with restaurant brands international. So. Ah popeyes and the chicken sandwich burger king over in Europe burger king here in the states. Um, and yeah, originally from California and I'm super pumped to be able to be bring in healthy food to California. 00:40.25 vigorbranding That's awesome. So yeah, some name drops. Ah which are are big ones some are leading the charge actually both I would say are leading the charge in their own right? Um, and and suffice to say you've had a lustroious career like you didn't just dive into the top like you you have worked your way up. You've worn many hats. Um. And and going from a macro brand the size of burger king the size of Popeyes to a smaller brand um in simply salad which I believe we're about to be at None units right? or twi ten. Yeah. 01:07.97 Daniel Gonzalez Yeah, we'll finish it about 8 this year mean hopefully nine Vegas says None ah so I don't know if you want to take the over on that. But you know about 8 01:15.14 vigorbranding Awesome! So how how have you applied your learnings while maintaining that like agility necessary in startup because this is still startup. You're still wearing 30000000 hats trying to get things done, but it's very different world than. 01:26.86 Daniel Gonzalez No. 01:31.68 vigorbranding Being for instance head of marketing in the E M E a for um burger game. 01:35.31 Daniel Gonzalez Yeah I mean how have I applied it I think it's just it's a focus on on details right? I think as you get into a smaller business a star

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This special bonus episode of the Jesus Calling podcast features missionaries to Ukraine, Yuriy and Madison. Yuriy and Madison Perekotiy share about the work they've been doing to help vulnerable people in Ukraine since 2018 and give us a glimpse of how Ukrainian Christians are opening their doors to those who have lost everything during the war. They describe how their community and church in Ukraine are stepping up their efforts to show God's compassion to those who have been most affected by the conflict. Their prayers are for a hope and a future for the Ukrainian people that is free from war and that God's healing can be found in the aftermath of this collective trauma.   Quotes “Everybody has literally opened their doors, opened the doors of their churches, opened the doors of their apartments and said, ‘Hey, come here and you know, stay with us for a little bit.' I've been proud for the Ukrainian church. They've opened the doors. And I think that right now it's a great opportunity to make friends with people who you've probably never met and plant the seeds of the gospel in their hearts.” Yuriy Perekotiy “We've seen the church in Moldova, Romania, Poland–all the surrounding countries around Ukraine–Slovakia, Hungary, the churches there, as well as further into Europe, are rising up to take care of Ukrainians who are in need. And so I think God will use this tragedy of war to draw people closer to Himself through believers in so many different places that are not just in Ukraine, but all over the world.” Madison Perekotiy “Continue to pray for those who are most vulnerable. Those who might have autism or special needs, or a child with Down syndrome or those in the deaf community. Those with a physical challenge that makes it difficult for them to get out or evacuate or those who can't leave at all because of those things, just to continue to pray God's mercy over the vulnerable.”  Madison Perekotiy   Links@theperekotiys War Relief Fund Video Updates Heritage Ukraine ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website   *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Quintin Shepherd. Quintin has18 years' experience as a superintendent and currently holds that leadership role at Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, Texas. He has a demonstrated history of improving school districts in both rural and urban areas in multiple states by being committed to transformational and collaborative leadership focus on doing what is best for the children in each district. Quintin is the co-author of the book “The Secret To Transformational Leadership,” together with Sarah Williamson.Some Questions I Ask:Please share your journey in education and how you became a superintendent (1:38)What are some high-level projects you initiated in your school district? (4:25) Why did you feel compelled to write the book and what do you hope people will achieve when they read it? (7:50)You offered specific examples where you said there is a change that needs to happen. What are some of those examples? (10:05)What is your philosophy about competence versus compassion, and how has it transformed your personal approach? (13:14)Describe what you call this new language of leadership and explain its potential to ignite a spark in leaders and their teams? (15:56)What does “leading from the middle” mean to you, and how can others apply it? (21:11)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Quintin's journey in education and leadership (1:47)Projects Quintin supported in his school district (4:37)His journey into writing “The Secret to Transformational Leadership” (8:16)The differences between transactional and transformational leadership (10:22)Competent and compassionate philosophies of leadership (13:21)What Quintin means by calling for a new language of leadership (16:21)How to lead from the middle (21:17)Quotes:“Everybody has a unique and personal genius, and I think we should find their genius and let their genius shine.”“My goal was to make this topic as approachable as possible for people. there's a theoretical underpinning. You're basically trying to learn a different language when you're working toward transformational leadership.”“Compassion creates ownership. It seems so easy as I'm saying it! But it requires the leader to step back and just be honest about one thing: that you're vulnerable. You don't choose to be vulnerable. You don't pick a time to be vulnerable. You're just vulnerable, accepted. And when you recognize a situation as complex and unknowable, you have no choice but to be compassionate. Because if you decide to be competent, whatever it is that you do, you will be judged—and you will be judged harshly.”“My personal definition of leadership: iIt's an influence relationship. That's it. So anybody can be a leader.”Connect with Quintin Shepherd:Quintin Shepherd's LinkedInQuintin Shepherd's TwitterAbout the book:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase “The Secret to Transformational Leadership” print or ebookStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteFacebook

Understanding Dental Insurance Episode #388 with Dr. Travis Campbell Dentistry is the easy part of being a dentist. Dental insurance, on the other hand, can be a nightmare — especially when you don't understand it. And to help make dental insurance more of an annoyance than a nightmare, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Travis Campbell, “The Dental Insurance Guy,” and author of Understanding Dental Insurance. If your biggest frustration is having your claims denied, read this book today! And to learn how to make insurance work for you, listen to Episode 388 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: Learn the myths about dental insurance. Don't blame the insurance company if your claims are denied. Provide more information to increase claims acceptance. Know which procedures are covered under medical rather than dental. Coding is how you communicate with insurance companies — learn it! Quotes: “Everybody thinks being out-of-network is the best way to make money. And I will say it's probably easier that way. But what I've noticed is there are a lot of patients in the world that will only go see an in-network dentist. Period. They're brainwashed, or that's their mentality, or it's financial. Whatever the reason, there are a lot of people that will never set foot in a fee-for-service office or an out-of-network office. It's just what they are. And I wanted to help them.” (6:08—6:40) “If we understand how insurance works, the amount of write-offs we have to take are so far less than what we think. When we went back in-network, most of my fee structure now is 15% or 20% discount, when it used to be 35%, 40%, 50%. Well, we also have plans for our cash patients, membership plans, where they get a 10% or 15% discount naturally. So, for me to give 10% or 15% to a cash patient or 15% or 20% to an insurance patient, is not a big difference. And so, I can treat everybody pretty close to the same fees in-network. So, why not? And our collections went up by $700,000 last year.” (6:45—7:35) “The number-one thing I would say I learned myself was, we're taught well in clinical. And when I first got out, the CE courses I took were mostly clinical. They're the fun stuff. They're the ones we want to learn more of. But I realized after spending a fortune on some high-end clinical classes on TMJ therapies and CAD/CAM and a lot of other things, it doesn't matter what we know if we can't communicate with the patient well enough to get them to want to purchase what we can do.” (8:34—9:12) “When I started learning more about communications with patients, that opened up everything else. It doesn't matter if we're the best clinician in the world to do an implant, or high-end surgeries, or whatever. Because if we can't get the patients to say, ‘Yes, I'm willing to drop X amount of money to have you do this thing that will change my life,' it doesn't matter.” (9:14—9:36) “I've been a business coach for quite a few dentists. And one of the biggest challenges I see [in] most offices [that] are struggling financially is treatment acceptance. And dentists have an average of 25% or 30%. And it boggles my mind because we always want new patients, but we have all these patients that aren't getting treated in the first place. And if we can just have higher treatment acceptance, we don't need new people. We could drop insurance plans. We can do a whole lot if we have the ability to take care of the people that are in front of us already.” (9:40—10:14) “[What most dentists get wrong about PPOs and insurance is] listening to the myths. There are so many myths in the industry. Feeling like you have to file every claim, regardless, is one of them. Insurance companies don't want to see claims that they're not going to pay for. It's a burden to them as well. And yet, I see it all the time, and it hinders what we do. Because insurance companies, for instance, if you do services that are noncovered, their software doesn't know how to deal with that. And so,...

Most new mothers know the struggles of losing weight after giving birth. Your body has changed and navigating the postpartum period has its many challenges. But regaining a healthy balance in your body is not something you need to just give up on. Today's guest is here to explain how to do it in a healthy and sustainable way.   About Rebekah Matznick, RD Rebekah has always had a passion for nutrition and fitness. Growing up she knew she wanted to be a nutritionist and work in the health industry. After graduating from Purdue University, Rebekah became a Certified Personal Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine. She then completed her Dietetic Internship and Master's degree in Nutrition at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. She became a Registered Dietitian and first worked as a Public Health Nutritionist at the Guilford County WIC Program in North Carolina. Rebekah absolutely loved and enjoyed getting to work with women, infants, and children on a daily basis. She then worked as a Health and Wellness Coordinator at a company doing employee wellness, which she loved as well! Rebekah helps moms of infants and toddlers nourish their bodies so they can reach their body composition goals, feel confident in their own skin, and have more energy as a mom… all without having to sacrifice their precious time and energy.   Your Body Has Changed and That's Okay With the changes that pregnancy makes to the body, there's a lot that needs attention after birth. The structural changes that have happened mean that it's not going to be what it was before. For many, this is a hard concept to come to terms with. Rebekah wants you to know that there are still healthy and obtainable actions you can take. This comes as a combination of functional movement exercises, diet, and mindset. Rebekah explains how to fit this into your busy lifestyle by prioritizing and routine setting.   Nutrition and Mindset as Tools for Getting Your Body Back We also discuss how to easefully nourish your body in those hectic days, weeks, and months after birth. Your body has been through a lot and nutrition is a key element of its recovery. Rebekah talks about how to nourish your body rather than just grabbing wherever calories are most convenient at the moment.  Having macronutrient goals and understanding your mindset, combined with functional movement exercises, are essential parts of the process. Also, don't forget your lifestyle habits, such as sleeping enough (easier said than done, I know), all play a part in how you're going to feel. What challenges have you experienced concerning postpartum nutrition? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode How Rebekah found her passion in postpartum nutrition and health [4:10] Balancing a healthy body image with the need to recover good health postpartum [9:20] Common struggles around losing pregnancy weight [14:15] The role of intuitive eating during the postpartum period [20:30] Finding a balance between eating whatever you want and properly nourishing your postpartum body [30:05] Addressing common mindset issues concerning staying healthy and raising a newborn [36:10] Details about Rebekah's upcoming program for new mothers [48:30]   Quotes “Everybody is different. Even your own body is different. Every pregnancy is different. Every postpartum is different.” [6:55] “If you have specific weight-loss goals, you're going to have to have specific things that you do every day in order to meet those goals.” [22:59] “It's okay to be sad, but you will feel like yourself again. And it's still okay to grieve the past, but also, you're going to be okay.” [42:22]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I'll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I'll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Get on the Nutrition Business Accelerator Waitlist! Find Rebekah Matznick, RD online Follow Rebekah on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest Get Rebekah's Monthly Meals Plans Rebekah's Brand and Store List Sign up for Rebekah's FREE healthy-ish shopping list for mamas Join the waitlist for “Weight Loss Made for Mamas” Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you'd love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

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The Sixers start training camp this week, and Ben Simmons is still not traded. We talk about how the players will discuss it this week, Doc Rivers' stupid quote tour, everyone hating Jerry Colangelo, our favorite Halloween candies, and finally resolution of the Charles Bassey situation Join the Bark In The Park team here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bark2021/team/884057/ The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Get $20 off your first Seat Geek order with the code RTRS. Kornblau and Kornblau is the official lawfirm of the process. Get your Big Barker with the Process Pup patches at bigbarker.com/ricky. Stateside Vodka is the official sponsor of the Corner Three newsletter.

Summary We are back at it again with another Startup Junkies Podcast! Our hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward had the opportunity to speak with Zach Washam, former banking analyst now the creator of Machine Learning Edge, now PyFi and short-form essay writer. From machine learning, to explorative psychology, you will not want to miss this existential hour of an episode! Thanks for tuning in!   Shownotes (0:54) Introducing Zach Washam (1:45) PyFi Update! (2:50) Where Banking Meets Machine Learning (13:15) Psychology and Motivational Speaking (14:44) Existential Hour (24:23) The practicality of Explorative Psychology (31:46) Imposter Syndrome (35:24) Defining Success (44:41) Wrap up   Links Zach Washam Machine Learning Edge / PyFi zachwasham.com Matthew Ward Caleb Talley Jeff Amerine   Books Maps of Meaning Memories, Dreams, Reflections The Grand Biocentric Design Give and Take   Quotes Everybody's focusing on deals, transactions, staying late, face time, trying to be really quick at responding to emails... I don't want to compete in that arena. I want to do something that's going to blow every other analyst out of the water. Zach Washam (4:20)   "[In entrepreneurship] You're just directly interfacing with the real world, and you don't have the intermediary of your company to protect you from the chaos, to make decisions, or to construct your values."  Zach Washam (10:40)   "When you look at the way entrepreneurs or wantrepreneurs approach the process, there are those that are in love with the lifestyle, they just fall too in love with constantly chasing shiny objects and experimenting and never get to the point of convergence where they're actually building something meaningful." Jeff Amerine (30:40)    "Right now I define being successful as being honest and learning." Zach Washam (35:36)   https://www.startupjunkie.org/ https://wlj.com/

Matrescence describe the physical, psychological, and emotional changes people go through during the monumental transformation that is motherhood. When a child is about to be brought forth into the world we tend to focus so much on the baby and Mum is an after thought if it all. Today we listen to a journey that is shrouded in shame, depression, body shaming ...  Yes our mothers/aunties/sisters come to help in the first three months. However, is that enough? Is the support the right kind of support? You judge. Lubunga Lucindi Chawelwa is a speaker, blogger, fitness and maternal health advocate. In this episode with Lubunga , we have a very candid conversation about, what it’s really like to become a mother. We talk about the physical, mental and emotional changes a woman must go through. This is a necessary conversation that not a lot of women are having. Take a listen.   Quotes “Everybody talks about how beautiful this journey is, but I want to believe it’s not beautiful for everybody.” “Motherhood hood is not joyful ride every day” “I believe magic is your birth right” “You need to live for yourself, so that you are able to give the best you can to your children”   Connect with Lubunga https://www.facebook.com/lubunga.chawelwa https://instagram.com/lubunga.lucindi   KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Birth Of A Mother: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModeysqzMiH9BhYBlp6jMR6gL_Jp8TWfrB   BYOB - Be Your Own Bae: https://forms.gle/oBfq1cCyF4dZVhaz8  AWV Networking Virtual Mixer: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuopjstE9Go7--1WJ_a83VYGNt7o3a7   Socials: www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign www.facebook.com/chulubydesign    Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/708489836426989    Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/   

Breaking Animal News, Driving In The Snow, Emojis and Kids, Masterclass, Brant’s 3 Things, BONUS CONTENT: Ravi Zacharias; Quotes: “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” “The kids have finally come around to my side.” “I will accept spices and exotic animals.” “It’s the long march of obedience in the same direction.”

Bio for Amy Lynn Durham Amy Lynn Durham is the author of “Create Magic At Work” and the Founder of the “Create Magic At Work” Membership Group. She is a UC Berkeley Certified Executive Coach and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.Episode highlightAs a corporate executive, Amy Lynn Durham did not feel she was being herself. Listen in on how she discovered the path to authentic self-expression by combining the magic of spiritual and emotional intelligence.LinksEmail: camille@speakonpodcasts.com Website: https://createmagicatwork.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreateMagicAtWork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatwork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/createmagicworkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydurhamexecutivecoaching/Profile: https://speakonpodcasts.com/amy-lynn-durham/ Quotes“Everybody comes from a place where they’re trying to do the best they can as a parent.” “If you don’t hear the universe when it whispers, it’s going to scream.”“We’re afraid to be big sometimes.”TakeawaysChildhood IncidentsAmy’s childhood was defined by her not having an opportunity to make herself heard. She defines the atmosphere at home as conflict-avoidant where her issues were swept under the carpet.Influential Groups Amy was born into a middle-class, hardworking family and she credits them with her strong work ethic. Raised in a large farming community in central California in the mid-1970s, Amy says that her worldview was limited. She also claims that being raised Christian sowed the seeds of a divided self because she considered herself more spiritual than religious.Travelling for work later in life helped her experience different cultures, expanded her world view and helped her express her spiritual beliefs. Being a woman in the corporate world shaped her leadership skills.Temperament and Personality InfluencesAmy says she was born an introvert. She has been able to express herself more as she has grown older, aided by the leadership opportunities she was given in the corporate world.Cultural EpiphaniesAmy realized that what her Christian upbringing taught her about right and wrong and good and bad people was different from her spiritual self-expression that all humans are one. Advice to an Employer Amy asks anyone working with her to trust her and the process to help them uncover their true selves. More Great Insights! Visit Amy’s website to get coaching, join her membership group and access enjoyable tools to use at the workplace. Be sure to read her book to fill your work life with magic and spark your creativity!

If you're an empath, or someone who is really sensitive to the emotions of other people or your environment, oftentimes we can feel like we are taking in so much. We either get overwhelmed, feel down or experience other emotions because of it. Today, I'm really excited to speak with Angie Fisher about what we can do to stay in vibrational alignment and to create those shields of energy so that we can always stay energetically elevated. She talks about...Knowing when it's your season of change [6:16] Identifying your value buckets [13:04] Mirroring and learning from experiences [17:03] Setting boundaries and protecting your energy [19:21] Realizing your vibrational alignment [31:03]Energy healing through reiki  [34:29] Allowing to receive energy [41:47] Inviting the new reiki experience [43:00]Francesca's reiki session [48:28]QUOTES“Everybody is going through their own season. Your season isn't going to match another person's season.” - Angie Fisher“The energy is going to meet them [other people] where they are and what they are ready for [at the moment].” - Angie FisherTHIS WEEK'S INTENTIONI intend to be an energetic bright light to everyone around me and release anything that isn't serving me.RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:Sign up for our webinar: The 3 Secrets Behind Building An Intentional Life with Amanda TobeJoin Creative Connection Group Want a life-changing morning routine? Download your free guide hereThe Seat of the Soul* by Gary ZukavFeeling Buried Alive Never Die* by Karol K. Truman*This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through these links helps fund our show at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting us!Follow Angie Fisher on Instagram @leanintoletgoCheck out Angie's Official Site and use code TheGoodSpace to get $20 off a service!Do you have a spiritual or mindfulness problem that you want me to unpack on an upcoming The Good Space episode? Or an awesome manifesting moment you want to share? Leave a voicemail right now at (917) 719-0867Join our private Facebook group hereIn case you missed it…Listen to my episode about my big self-acceptance journey here._________FOR FULL SHOW NOTES: Click Here _________LET'S STAY CONNECTED- Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, Stitcher- Follow us on Instagram: click here- Get free weekly emails on spirituality: click here- Visit our website: click hereNEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY

If you're an empath, or someone who is really sensitive to the emotions of other people or your environment, oftentimes we can feel like we are taking in so much. We either get overwhelmed, feel down or experience other emotions because of it. Today, I'm really excited to speak with Angie Fisher about what we can do to stay in vibrational alignment and to create those shields of energy so that we can always stay energetically elevated. She talks about...Knowing when it's your season of change [6:16] Identifying your value buckets [13:04] Mirroring and learning from experiences [17:03] Setting boundaries and protecting your energy [19:21] Realizing your vibrational alignment [31:03]Energy healing through reiki  [34:29] Allowing to receive energy [41:47] Inviting the new reiki experience [43:00]Francesca's reiki session [48:28]QUOTES“Everybody is going through their own season. Your season isn't going to match another person's season.” - Angie Fisher“The energy is going to meet them [other people] where they are and what they are ready for [at the moment].” - Angie FisherTHIS WEEK'S INTENTIONI intend to be an energetic bright light to everyone around me and release anything that isn't serving me.RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:Sign up for our webinar: The 3 Secrets Behind Building An Intentional Life with Amanda TobeJoin Creative Connection Group Want a life-changing morning routine? Download your free guide hereThe Seat of the Soul* by Gary ZukavFeeling Buried Alive Never Die* by Karol K. Truman*This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through these links helps fund our show at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting us!Follow Angie Fisher on Instagram @leanintoletgoCheck out Angie's Official Site and use code TheGoodSpace to get $20 off a service!Do you have a spiritual or mindfulness problem that you want me to unpack on an upcoming The Good Space episode? Or an awesome manifesting moment you want to share? Leave a voicemail right now at (917) 719-0867Join our private Facebook group hereIn case you missed it…Listen to my episode about my big self-acceptance journey here._________FOR FULL SHOW NOTES: Click Here _________LET'S STAY CONNECTED- Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, Stitcher- Follow us on Instagram: click here- Get free weekly emails on spirituality: click here- Visit our website: click hereNEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY

Christine Beckwith is a leading and award winning mortgage industry executive sales leader. Her career which spans 30 years has her winning on multiple origination & management platforms, levels, and companies while consistently proving time and market does not change her ability to compete & bring sales teams to the very top. She is a sought after public speaker on the real estate & finance circuit. She is the Vice President of Realtor & Sales Management for AnnieMac Home Mortgage & the President of 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching.  She's also was the first female news anchor for the mortgage news network and is a best-selling author In this episode, Christine shared her incredible journey from top loan officer to mortgage executive, how pandemic affects the mortgage industry, her online coaching company, 20/20 Vision for Success and she also answered some questions that every investors wanted to ask about mortgage. Quotes: “Everybody in the world is refinancing” “A Financial mindset & good wealth is built off of liquidity” Resources and Links: https://visionyoursuccess.net/ Christine’s LinkedIn Christine’s Facebook https://wwvmag.com/ https://www.thevision-mag.com/ 

As a small business owner, you actually have a lot of flexibility. You can pivot what you do and make offers that big companies can’t. Especially during tough times like these, you can find opportunities that may not have existed before. As today’s guest is going to tell you, there’s a gift that lies in scarcity. Key Takeaways It’s important to keep priorities in mind when running a small business. Especially when times are tough, it’s a good idea to ask yourself what your goals are. By looking at what gives you the best return on investment, you can prioritize the most important parts of your business. Even if a client doesn’t want to move forward on a project quite yet, there is probably still something that you can do for them. Look back at past projects and share your ideas with them. Maintaining helpful lines of communication now will pay off later when the situation improves. No matter how amazing your work is, if you don’t market it, you won’t sell it. Marketing, when done with integrity, is not a sleazy thing. You have something to offer that other people need. When you reach out there, you will find that there is more abundance than you may have thought. About Prof Kelly Goldsmith Professor Kelly Goldsmith is an award-winning, Yale-educated behavioral scientist who also appeared on Survivor Africa. She examines consumers’ responses to uncertainty and scarcity, uncovering, and explaining seemingly paradoxical effects. Looking to Scarcity for Good Ideas It’s common to question what you’re doing in business during tough times. Kelly recognizes that it is actually during times like these that some of the best ideas are born. Maybe you’ve been sitting on a particularly innovative idea but haven’t acted on it yet. It’s also a time to reassess how you’re marketing your services. Getting Cozy with Marketing Even if you have something great to offer, you need to market it appropriately. Marketing to everyone will only lead to disappointment. Even though it may feel like you’re excluding potential customers, you need to find your niche. This will differentiate yourself from the competition and also lead to more referrals at the same time. Do you have a business idea that you haven't tried yet? Tell me what’s holding you back in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode: How and why to reassess what you do in the current economy [8:40] New ways to market your services when the market is down [13:30] How to get inspired by scarcity [20:28] Becoming better friends with the idea of selling [22:10] The dangers of marketing to everyone [26:10] Leveraging the agility of your small business [30:40]   Quotes Everybody here is a creative person. Creative people are the best at coming up with new ways to make money.” [11:04] “Fundamentally, any goal is associated with a sense of scarcity. Anything you want to get, be, or do means you have to recognize what you don’t have.” [21:52] “The benefit of being in a small business is that you can be agile and you can adapt. If you feel like you can’t, then you have a misperception about what’s great about your industry.” [31:28]   Links: Tell me about your transformation for a chance to get featured in Episode 200! Sign up for the Studio Sherpas Webclass Storyblocks Find Prof. Kelly Goldsmith online Follow Kelly on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram| Goodreads To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink Influence by Robert Cialdini Small is the New Big by Seth Godin The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris Second Life Podcast   Additional Links: Check out the full show notes page Do you have something to share on this podcast? Fill out this form here. Be sure to take the Studio Sherpas survey for a chance to win some incredible prizes (if we do say so ourselves!) Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Studio Sherpas Tune in to our weekly Facebook Lives Follow Studio Sherpas on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

I am so excited to welcome you all to today’s episode where I have the opportunity to engage with my very special guest, Ajna Pisani, in a highly relevant discussion about relationships and the impact our current situation can have upon them. Ajna is a psychotherapist and transformative coach with a wealth of knowledge and advice regarding relationships and transformative theories, which, I know you will agree, is just what we all need right now. In this episode, we look at relationship mission statements and shared visions, the stories we create in our heads and how they affect our relationships, and the power of committing to be in ‘good will’ with our partners. Ajna also shares her suggestions for working on relationships, and offers advice for those who are living through these difficult times without a partner.  You will find, as you listen, that Ajna and I speak the same language, finding opportunity and hope in this ‘global period of transformation’, encouraging you all to ‘stay healthy, stay safe, [and] stay connected, whatever that means to you’. I must also emphasize that, should you ever find yourself in a relationship where you do not feel safe and/or your children are not safe, there is always help available for you. Check the resources in the links below, or contact me and I will help you find them. While enrollment for my Dare to Thrive Community is now closed, you can sign up for the waitlist to join the next time it opens. In the meantime, if you’re looking for support in a community, my Goal Getters Club remains an excellent option, and the link for both appears below.   The Finer Details of This Episode: - The impact that the current quarantine situation can have upon relationships - Relationship ‘mission statements’ and shared visions - How the stories we create in our heads impact our relationships - Ajna’s suggestions for working on relationships - Committing to be in ‘good will’ with your partner - Ajna’s advice for singles   Quotes: “Everybody is being forced to turn inward, which I think is kind of a good thing in some ways – super painful in others.” “We are never in the same relationship as our partner. We have our own separate created realities.” “The only person you ever let off the hook with forgiveness is yourself.” “I think that people make relationships more difficult and complicated when they try and work through problems.” “I also really think that you have so much more control over how things go than you think you might.” “Always come back to seeing what you can see more deeply about love and compassion for yourself…that will always be the fertile soil for any relationships that you have.”   Show Links: Dare to Thrive Membership:   https://www.kellytravis.net/thrive Join The Goal Getters Club Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/goalgettersclubkellythealth Email Kelly: support@kellytravis.net  Ajna’s homepage:   https://www.ajnapisani.com/ Ajna’s Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/ajnpisani/   Resources: Domestic violence resources: https://www.thehotline.org/blog/get-help-today/

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 9 - Micro Church Pastor Daniel talks with Peyton Jones, an experienced pastor and church planter in the U.S. and Europe over the past two decades. He is currently in the process of planting a network of churches in the North County San Diego area. Today’s topic is the micro church—what is it and what is all the talk about? This concept has been popularized recently by Francis Chan in his book Letters to the Church. Peyton describes a micro church as more of an outreach gathering. You go to the lost; you don’t wait for them to come to you. This concept is based on minimal ecclesiology, which is not having to have all of the trappings of a large church in order to do ministry. This is pictured in Acts 2:42. Everyday believers are released to use their gifts and calling to reach the lost wherever they are. Peyton has written several books: Church Zero; Reaching the Unreached: Becoming Raiders of the Lost Art; and The Ninja Church Planter. Find him online at peytonjones.ninja QUOTES: “Everybody is still just trying to reach lost people.” “When you read the book of Acts, very little of it happens inside a building. The key is getting out there.” “Micro church is almost like a missional outpost. It’s not a gathering in your home for a backyard barbecue. It’s going to them, to the lost, where they’re at.” “Micro is a way of saying you’d focused on the people in front of you at all times.” “We’re empowering everyday believers in their gifts.” “We need to always ask, not is it a new thing, but is it a New Testament thing? And if it is, let’s get back to it.” 3 MINUTE MESSAGE: THE FEAR OF THE LORD by Jim Gallagher | Proverbs 8:13 "The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate." Proverbs 8:13 LINKS: Peyton Jones: https://peytonjones.ninja Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, our incredible guest, Bruce Buffer shares his insights, amazing entrepreneurial story, tips on how to achieve your goals, what are the winning attitudes, how to live an ideal lifestyle without working, how to make your business sustainable, when to give up when everything is not working, and how to stay on top! Bruce Buffer is a phenomenal entrepreneur and business owner, the President, and CEO of their company, The Buffer Partnership, the voice of UFC, Intl. Sports/Entertainment & UFC Octagon Announcer, introduced on broadcasts as the "Veteran Voice of the Octagon". He is the half- brother of the boxing and professional wrestling ring announcer Michael Buffer. Bruce holds a black belt in Tang Soo Do and has fought as a kickboxer. Bruce grew up seeing his dad’s entrepreneurial attitude towards everything, the passion, and intensity he approaches this thing has a huge effect on him. His father was a trader and collector of artifacts where he learned how to sell, talk, pitch, and deal at a very young age. He taught him an entrepreneurial spirit he needed. Bruce started his business selling jewelry in school. Later, he got into a selling business with an impressive selling performance by just observing and learning from the people on top. Then, he started his own company. Bruce learned the business organically with entrepreneurial attitudes with trial and error. His early pieces of training have helped him do things in business much better than most people do. On the other hand, Bruce never gives up on his ambition. He wanted to be an announcer, inspired by his half-brother Michael Buffer. Seeing successful people motivates him. He loves the attitude for standing up for yourself and sticking what you believed. So he fought that ambition for years until he became a professional mixed martial arts ring announcer and the official Octagon announcer for UFC events. Moreover, Bruce emphasized that in business you need to have passion too in what you’re doing. If you can find your passion and you can monetize it then you won’t be working on living a lifestyle. He is always world-class in what he does because of his work ethic and passion. Also, Bruce believed that we’re all GOD - a Governor of our Own Destiny. No matter what you believe in or get the support from, in the end, you’ll be the one who makes a decision for yourself. Therefore, you have to believe in yourself, do not change your principle and stay consistent because everything is all about attitudes. Set your work as always the first time, give your best and prove them and to yourself that you deserve the job. Bruce doesn’t let jealousy and green monsters into his business. According to him, “don’t be jealous of people if they’re successful; learn from them, absorb them why they’re successful”. It’s all about learning from others and applies those principles along with your basic principles and forms your path. Be realistic on what is your goal, the steps towards the goal; achieve the goal, the goal, then the next goal. Lastly, whether you want to be a leader or follower, either way you can still live an amazing life, just find what you wanted. But never forget where you came from! Some Questions I Ask: Where did your entrepreneurial journey start before the UFC? (02:02) What does your routine look like on a daily basis? (25:25) Who are some of the people around you in business or sports or industry that have inspired you, and what have you pulled from them? (29:59) What is your best piece of advice for young entrepreneurs today that still rings true and you always fall back on, you’ve tried, and tested? (34:44) What’s next for Bruce Buffer? Why are you pushing the way you’re pushing? (37:58) If you get to the end of the road and you’re looking in your rearview mirror behind you, what do you want to see or hope that is said that helps you go rest easy and say “that was life worth with”? (43:57) In This Episode, You Will Learn: The Pyramid of Life. (04:17) How the ‘Let’s get ready to rumble” brand form. (15:09) Why all the businesses are the same, the product is different. (18:30) The winning attitude. (25:00) GOD as “Governor of my Own Destiny”. (26:36) Bruce Three Put Theories (32:53) Tips on how to stay your business uniform and sustainable. (36:57) Parting piece of advice for entrepreneurs. (44:56) Quotes: “Everybody is important because without that base in the bottom the whole thing falls down.” “You should enjoy yourself from the fruits of your labor.” “Life is not that difficult, people make it difficult by thinking together to recreate the will.” “All businesses are the same; it’s just the product that is different.” “In life, I do everything with passion.” “If you can find your passion and you can monetize it then you won’t be working on living a lifestyle.”  “When you want something in life, you have to ask for it.” “Be the best you can be whether you’re number one.” “If you are the best you can be into the best drive you can then you’re winning.” “It’s all attitudes.”  “Stand up for what you believed, and hold on what you believed.” “Don’t be jealous of people if they’re successful; learn from them, and absorb why they’re successful.” “Look at the mirror and be realistic.” “Be realistic, step goal, achieve the goal, the goal then the next goal.” “Just stand tall and believe in yourself.” “Teach how to teach how to teach.” “We’re all created equal so we all have the same shot; it’s about how you approach it.” Connect with Bruce Buffer on: Website Instagram Twitter YouTube Email Address: info@brucebuffer.com It’s Time Podcast

Problems are abundant when it comes to the staffing and recruiting industry. They come in different shapes and forms and many of them can easily be spotted. However, there is one billion dollar problem that many recruiters didn’t even know they have. This is called back door hires. Everybody knows that backdoor hires happen but they don't recognize it when it happens to them. This is called the billion dollar problem as many staffing and recruiting companies lose out on a large sum of money because of back door hires. But what exactly is this billion dollar problem and what can you do about it? Understanding The Billion Dollar Problem Many clients don't realize that they're owed when a debtor tells them that they find somebody that's worked or they say “gee we don't know you for this backdoor for this placement because we already knew the candidate”. This is a very common excuse that will be used and you’re assured that Back Door Hires will collect 80% of the time. There are a number of ways you can make it easier though and that’s to have a possessory period, and to make sure that your contract is consistent. Have a Possessory Period Every staffing and recruiting company will want to have a possessory period in their contracts. This ensures that they’ll be able to hold their clients liable to pay for their services. This includes even if the candidate was supposedly hired by another staffing and recruiting company. With this in place you’re almost always guaranteed to get your fee even if it means your client will have to pay both staffing and recruiting companies for their services. Keep Your Contract’s Possessory Period and Other Details Consistent To have a solid contract you’re going to want everything to be consistent. The possessory period included. You could have a clause that protects you 110% but another clause mentions that you don’t owe them a fee if they did this or that. These consistency problems can cripple your contract. If your contract is not solid and there are a number of inconsistencies then it might be rendered invalid. This makes it much more difficult to get the fee that you’re owed and you might not even get it depending on how bad your contract is structured. If They Make Excuses, Shut Up and Call Us The one thing that we recommend whenever they say “hey there was another recruiter we're not gonna pay you” or “we already knew the candidate, we’re not gonna pay you” or anything in between, is to shut up and call us. This may sound blunt, but it’s the truth. Whatever you say can and will be held against you once you come to collect. Whatever happens, cease all communications with the offending company and get the people that need to be involved, involved. Get us involved and get your attorney involved so you have the best chance of collecting your owed fee. Quotes - Everybody knows that backdoor hires happen but they don't recognize it when it happens to them -If you have inconsistencies in your contract then it becomes much more problematic because the contract can be deemed invalid

The farming industry has changed dramatically over the years. With the introduction of factory farming, animal agriculture is causing more harm than good to not only our health but our environment. Joe Heitzeberg joins me to talk about his business, Crowd Cow, that focuses on supporting small, local farmers to rear the best meat and fish possible. Crowd Cow works with farmers who care about their animals to raise them with love and happiness before ending their lives with as much compassion and gratitude as possible. Joe explains what problems industrial farming has had on the local agriculture and environment. He also tells us how a few alternative views of the legislation can allow farmers to claim their animals as organic, free-range, and grass-fed when in reality they're anything but. By choosing to support sustainable farming practices with our money and purchases, consumers can send a message that they don't support factory farming that contributes to environmental endangerment and poor animal welfare. Consumers should also provide feedback to the producer how the meat and fish they're eating tastes and if they'll keep buying it because this type of feedback does work, especially if more people do it. On that note, Joe recommends consumers do their research to find out where their meat and fish come from. Many supermarkets have no way to trace where their meat comes from, preferring to avoid that conversation altogether. But it's in the consumers' best interest to do their research and make informed decisions about where their meat comes from. Joe talks about why the welfare of an animal is so important, not just for the fact that they'll be sacrificing their lives for our food, but an animal that has been treated with love and kindness will also taste better. This kindness extends to the last day of the animal's life. Everything we talk about in this episode contributes to why sustainable farming matters for our health and our environment. Where do you currently buy your animal products from? How can you be a more conscious meat consumer? Do you understand why sustainable farming methods are so important?   In This Episode: Why industrial farming has ruined the animal agriculture industry What the ideal environment for organic farming looks like Why you should feedback to the producer how you find the meat and fish you're eating How you can find the details of where and how your meat is produced in order to make informed decisions Why the way an animal is treated throughout their life matters  Why sustainable farming is so important for our health and the environment   Quotes: “Everybody is trained that meat is just meat. The last 50-60-70 years of meat has done this industrial thing that many people are concerned about and so the whole world appears to be trying to grow meat alternatives in test tubes and create fake meat, even though we've evolved for 10,000s of years eating meat.” (6:56) “We're not here to judge, we're here to make things accessible and to empower consumers to make informed choices.” (12:32) “For it to taste good, you've got to make these animals calm and healthy. If they've led calm, healthy lives, all the way up to the one bad day, the one bad moment, then it's going to taste better.” (21:45)   Links Get $25 off your first order with code COUCHTALK25 Find Joe Heitzeberg and Crowd Cow Online Find Joe Heitzeberg on Instagram | Twitter Find Crowd Cow on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube   Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The farming industry has changed dramatically over the years. With the introduction of factory farming, animal agriculture is causing more harm than good to not only our health but our environment. Joe Heitzeberg joins me to talk about his business, Crowd Cow, that focuses on supporting small, local farmers to rear the best meat and fish possible. Crowd Cow works with farmers who care about their animals to raise them with love and happiness before ending their lives with as much compassion and gratitude as possible. Joe explains what problems industrial farming has had on the local agriculture and environment. He also tells us how a few alternative views of the legislation can allow farmers to claim their animals as organic, free-range, and grass-fed when in reality they’re anything but. By choosing to support sustainable farming practices with our money and purchases, consumers can send a message that they don’t support factory farming that contributes to environmental endangerment and poor animal welfare. Consumers should also provide feedback to the producer how the meat and fish they’re eating tastes and if they’ll keep buying it because this type of feedback does work, especially if more people do it. On that note, Joe recommends consumers do their research to find out where their meat and fish come from. Many supermarkets have no way to trace where their meat comes from, preferring to avoid that conversation altogether. But it’s in the consumers’ best interest to do their research and make informed decisions about where their meat comes from. Joe talks about why the welfare of an animal is so important, not just for the fact that they’ll be sacrificing their lives for our food, but an animal that has been treated with love and kindness will also taste better. This kindness extends to the last day of the animal’s life. Everything we talk about in this episode contributes to why sustainable farming matters for our health and our environment. Where do you currently buy your animal products from? How can you be a more conscious meat consumer? Do you understand why sustainable farming methods are so important?   In This Episode: Why industrial farming has ruined the animal agriculture industry What the ideal environment for organic farming looks like Why you should feedback to the producer how you find the meat and fish you’re eating How you can find the details of where and how your meat is produced in order to make informed decisions Why the way an animal is treated throughout their life matters  Why sustainable farming is so important for our health and the environment   Quotes: “Everybody is trained that meat is just meat. The last 50-60-70 years of meat has done this industrial thing that many people are concerned about and so the whole world appears to be trying to grow meat alternatives in test tubes and create fake meat, even though we’ve evolved for 10,000s of years eating meat.” (6:56) “We’re not here to judge, we’re here to make things accessible and to empower consumers to make informed choices.” (12:32) “For it to taste good, you’ve got to make these animals calm and healthy. If they’ve led calm, healthy lives, all the way up to the one bad day, the one bad moment, then it’s going to taste better.” (21:45)   Links Get $25 off your first order with code COUCHTALK25 Find Joe Heitzeberg and Crowd Cow Online Find Joe Heitzeberg on Instagram | Twitter Find Crowd Cow on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube   Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Like this episode and want more? Join our Patreon community because your contribution funds our podcast so we're always free and always in your feed. Sign up here! You are going to provide your services to the families who need it, even if it means a headache when it comes to the paperwork and receiving a fair fee from insurance companies. The Affordable Care Act did some good in stating that lactation services would be covered, but because of the vagueness of the phrasing, there is no clear consensus among insurance companies and providers about what this should look like in reality. Annie and Leah provide some tips for listeners who want some help navigating this topic in order to focus on serving their families better.Show NotesThe Affordable Care Act says that “lactation services are covered” but doesn’t specify who the providers should be, what the timing should be, or who should determine if the services are neededInsurance companies only want to cover the lactation consulting services at the hospital immediately after birth and at the pediatrician’s office, so they are quick to deny coverage for anything outside of those instancesThe National Women’s Law Center, however, provides scripts for families to use when talking with their insurance companies to ensure coverage of lactation consulting servicesTypically, the consultant handles in-network insurance claims and agrees to the insurance company’s prices for their services and the consultant provides a superbill to clients who are out-of-network for the client to submit to their insurance companyThe providers feel obligated to provide services to clients regardless of their insurance status because it is a rightSometimes out-of-network insurance companies will call or write to argue with your billing amountsIt is unclear whether it is more successful for the provider or the client to submit the superbill to an out-of-network insurance companyLeah talks about the benefit of looking at your average payout versus your per-consult payout to assess how your business is working with insurance and self-paid clientsAnnie recommends the diagnosis code of Z39.1 and the procedure code of either S9443 or S99404 because these are the most conservative and hardest for the companies to argue withIt is important to ethically bill your clients and seek information from a variety of sourcesSponsorAcuity Scheduling for forms and payments – They are providing LBC podcast listeners with a 45-day free trial at this link.Quotes:“Everybody needs help.”“If you’re paying up front for lactation services, you’re not paying down the road for these health outcomes that could have been prevented if breastfeeding was successful or had lasted longer.”“Their [the insurance companies’] business model is the problem.”Annie’s tech tip:Use the superbill feature on your electronic charting platformLeah’s marketing tip:Market to families who are looking for lactation consulting services who don’t realize that (1) you are in their network or (2) they can self-payResources Recommended:National Women’s Law Center toolkitRebecca Costello’s Billing ContentLactation Business Coaching websiteLactation Business Coaching Facebook 

Gabby Mooney, also known as singer and performer Lyrx, joins Bunnie this week. She’s always been a rocker bad girl, and it was love at first Insta-stalking when Bunnie first heard her single ‘Take My Money’. Gabby talks about people wanting to close her in and shut her down in the music industry, and why she will always be a rebel that stays true to herself. She talks about growing up as the sister of Shay from hit country duo ‘Dan + Shay’, her dream collabs, how she met her Greek God of a man, and her company Posse Lashes.   Takeaways: Gabby goes by Lyrx because to her, lyrics are the most important part of music and what she is passionate about the most. Gabby is a rocker girl, and always has been. When Bunnie heard Lyrx’s single, “Take the Money”, she knew there was something special there. Her music can’t be categorized as just one sound or genre, so don’t try to put her in any box! Gabby’s brother is Shay of the hit country duo ‘Dan + Shay’, and they are super supportive of each other personally as artists and in their own music careers. Shay was the person that got her to move to Nashville, and she couldn’t be more proud of him and his success as well. A lot of people in the music industry will try to control women that they see as too confident, too sexy or just too much. One of the biggest challenges Gabby sees is not getting the respect she deserves as a writer, or both men and women staying in their own clique while judging others. You can expect a new album from Lyrx soon, and she will be releasing the songs single by single. Bunnie has an eye for talent. She called it with Cardi B, knew Jelly was a rockstar when she met him, and Gabby is next. Country music (and all genres) can benefit from being more open minded to all kinds, and females having each other back to lift up each other. To the people that tell Gabby to dress down stop worrying about what she looks like? Bye! Shout out to Gabby’s Greek God of a boyfriend who is super sweet and shreds on the guitar! Everyone is glad you slid into her DM’s. There is an art to wearing lashes, and Gabby and her sister have cracked the code with their company Posse Lashes.   Quotes: “Everybody was like ‘we are very scared of you’, honestly.” “The most important part of the song is the lyrics to me.” “You’ll always be fond of me, because I have the courage to commit the sins you never had the courage to commit.” “It’s all about the fans. I don’t play politics.” “I want to look like Tammy Faye Baker.”   Mentioned: Jelly Roll Sleeping with Sirens Posse Lashes Walker Hayes LYRX - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Frothy Monkey Pretty Ricky Dan + Shay “Take the Money” CMT Cody   Check out Bunnie: @xomgitsbunnie BunnieXo @officialdumbblonde

SHOW NOTES Dr. Bruce Alexander is a highly regarded psychologist and retired professor who has years of knowledge in the area of addiction. He offers ideas of how to solve the  drug crisis that so many are facing today. Dr. Alexander had moved to Vancouver in 1970 and at that time it was in the midst of the Heroin Crisis where he met "real live junkies". He shares his findings with the Rat Park experiments: taking drug addicted rats in solitude, compared to free rats in a thriving rat park. He talks about the invisible isolation people can have and how fear can take away our critical thinking capacity. HIGHLIGHTS Bruce and Matt have a fascinating discussion of the disappearance of the Rat Park Experiments. Drug Addicted Solitary Confined rats vs free Rat Park rats and how that can or can’t relate to people. He shares his knowledge of rat babysitting, and how rats actually build their own culture and social life!  Bruce and Matt discuss the importance of  a persons identity,  even if it's a somewhat proud "junkie".  They talk about youth being raised by peers instead of parents and how that relates in gangs.  Bruce talks about the 1970 disease theory of addiction based on withdrawal symptoms and being an "irresistible drug."  They chat about how Doctors and Police now have the discretion in how to deal with addicted individuals. Police can decide to charge or not and doctors can decide to prescribe or not.  They agree that the narrative is changing, and although there are solutions that may work, people may not be ready to hear those solutions just yet. How terror can cripple critical or wise thinking. QUOTES "Everybody has to be Somebody." "BE A BAD ASS!"  " We are in the midst of a Paradigm Shift." "People who use drugs, to the degree that they hurt themselves, have a Need, and drugs fulfill that need. We’ve got to do something about where that need comes from." " The rat park makes the Isolation visible, but human cages are sometimes Invisible." " Harm Reduction is Vital." " In the 19th Century you could buy opioids in the store, called Mrs.Winslows Soothing Syrup. My prediction is we will go back to that. We can't even talk about it yet, because of the panic. It takes away our critical thinking capacity.” LINKS Bruce Alexander Homepage: (http://www.brucekalexander.com/) Canadian Research Initiative of Substance Misuse (CRISM) Prairies website: (https://crismprairies.ca/) SayKnow.org Facebook page: (https://www.facebook.com/sayknoworg) SayKnow.org Twitter feed: (https://twitter.com/SayKnowOrg) Music provided by Redbull DJ Champ, Charly Hustle: (http://www.charlyhustlemusic.com)

Dr. Roberta Shaler is a relationship consultant, mediator, and speaker who provides intuitive and personalized care for relationships in crisis. She is on a mission to help people stop tolerating abuse, and has coined the category of ‘hijackels’. Dr. Shaler has dedicated herself to helping couples stop making themselves crazy while saving your sanity along the way. A self-described ‘life mechanic’ who welcomes relationships at all stages, Dr. Shaler prides herself on knowing what you need as a couple, asking couples the hard questions, and understanding the current and future state of your relationship. Dr. Shaler is describing exactly what a ‘hijackal’ is, including their tendencies for manipulation and exploitation, how to educate, empower and gain new strategies to prepare yourself to leave a hijackal situation, and why we are attracted to this type in the first place. It is important to develop a good sense of self, have non-negotiable boundaries and communicate them in order to stay alert and have healthy relationships. Dr. Shaler is here to give you the secrets to this and so much more. Let us know if you implement any of these strategies into your life in the comments section on the episode page!   In This Episode How to know if you have been ‘hijackaled’ and how to heal Strategies to encourage the other person to communicate Ways to know if you have a relationship with a hijackal The difference between difficult people and relentlessly difficult people Love bombing, hoovering, and the signs to be wise for   Quotes “Everybody needs to know it's absolutely normal for two human beings to not agree on everything, and you need some communication and conflict resolution skills, or at least some conflict management skills” (2:42) “It's important to know that going for help is a sign of strength. It's a sign of saying ‘I really want this relationship to matter’.” (4:36) “You are not in a position to judge, neither is the ‘Google Goddess’. So let's not even pretend, But what we can talk about are patterns, traits and cycles” (10:10) “I don't call them victims, I call them unwitting prey. Because hijackals are predators. And so there you are just looking for love and wanting to believe the best in people and going the extra mile. And they are saying oh look there's a hot one, I can control that one.” (18:38) “When you find yourself in a relationship like that, and they are being all perfect and lovely on the outside and horrible to you at home, take off those rose-colored glasses and see the red flags.” (31:15)   Links How to Spot a Hijackal Dr. Rhoberta Shaler Patreon Dr. Roberta Shaler’s Products Dr. Rhoberta Shaler’s Website For Relationship Help YouTube Channel Emotional Savvy Podcast Save your Sanity Podcast   Check out the full show notes for this episode Women Hacking Betrayal Facebook Group Have you taken the Post-Betrayal Quiz yet? Keep up to everything From Betrayal To Breakthrough Follow Dr. Debi Silber on Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | LinkedIn

SUMMARY: Today’s guest is Tom Lopatosky, the owner of Lopco Contracting out of Providence, Rhode Island. During college, Tom was presented with the opportunity to run a student painting franchise and grabbed it. He was 18-years-old at the time and had to find a way to pay for school. Though Tom encountered many difficulties in his first year, he continued to run the franchise every summer and gained more confidence each time. Upon graduating with a major in marketing and finance, Tom was faced with making the decision of going to work for someone else or starting a business on his own. He chose to be an entrepreneur but ended up on a peculiar path which allowed him to both work on his own business and continue running the franchise. Tom discusses how he came to an agreement with the franchiser that enabled this unique situation, which was heavily influenced by Tom’s strong work ethic and desire to always exceed customer expectation. He also shares tips about networking and how he runs his business day-to-day. ------------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How Tom found flexibility from the franchise he worked under. How to get the mindset of “deliver every time.” How to overcome nervousness and meet people at networking events. Marketing tactics that are working for Tom. Believing in something and following it through. -------------------   QUOTES: “Everybody’s conditioned with ‘you have to go to school’…In the grand scheme of things, I can say it was great for putting a foundation in place…But, I learned a lot more just getting out there and running my business on my own…than anyone would have ever been able to teach me in school.” “You’ve got to stack the deck. In other words, you need to put the chips so far in your corner that when you ask them something, it’s like they don’t have a choice but to work on something with you.” “At Business Network International, if you find the right group, it works better than anything else from a networking standpoint because it’s so structured. If you follow their system, you will get business.” “I love to talk about myself. I’ll talk about myself all day, but I have to discipline myself to stay on the line…Find out everything you can about this person. That’s your goal…You want to get them to talk about themselves as much as possible.” “If you can, as a business, help your clients out by introducing them to a solution for a problem they have, they’re going to pay you to do it if they have that kind of trust in you. I think that’s a big part of the growth of a business.” ------------------- HIGHLIGHTS: [02:47] How did Tom get started in painting? [06:03] What was it like when Tom graduated and decided to start his own business? [09:58] Where did Tom’s mindset of exceeding expectations and providing a great customer experience come from? [13:27] How did it go when Tom tried negotiating with the franchiser? [15:47] What does the mindset of “deliver every time” look like? [17:28] What was it like for Tom to run a franchise and start his own business at the same time? [19:10] Has Tom found that he’s had to do a lot of reprogramming to grow his business and himself? [20:47] Had Tom dove into personal business development early in his entrepreneurial life? [22:18] How did Tom generate leads when he was starting to break away from the franchise? [26:37] What does Tom’s business look like today? [28:17] What is Tom’s system for open networking? [36:45] What advertising methods are working for Tom? [39:22] How does Tom find employees? [42:52] What else is Tom involved in besides the painting business? [44:48] What is the administration of Tom’s painting business like? [48:09] Where does Tom’s drive come from? [53:22] What are some resources that inspire Tom? [56:31] What final points would Tom like to make? ------------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join DYB Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable Endless Referrals No B.S. Business Success Magnetic Marketing How to Win Friends & Influence People The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change No B.S. Direct Marketing: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Direct Marketing for Non-Direct Marketing Businesses Gary Vaynerchuk I Love Marketing http://www.lopcocontracting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CheerUPAthletics/ https://www.instagram.com/cheerupathletics/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TIHhdcLe_z45bMLTcTuzg ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Schedule Your Free Strategy Call With Steve  -------------- Connect with Tom Lopatosky on Facebook here Connect with Steve on Facebook here  -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes  -------------- Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

I have long been a fan of Dr. Meghann Berglund and I am thrilled to have her spread her wisdom and incredibly powerful words with all of us today. From shelter medicine to private practice and relief work, Dr. Berglund has seen a lot. And with two daughters on top of that, she has a wide range of stories and life advice to share. We are discussing everything from the staggering 40,000 animals she has spayed or neutered over her career, to imposter syndrome and postpartum depression. She is sharing her theory of lizard brain and owl brain, why you need to make sure you ask for help when you need it, and why perseverance is the ultimate key to success. By appreciating your own little acts of bravery and checking the expectations you hold for yourself, you can stop doubting yourself and start embracing the practice of courage. Dr. Berglund believes that by working to speak for those who do not have the ability to speak for themselves, we can find small victories that ultimately amount to self-confidence and freedom. Join us for an honest and down to earth conversation about sharing your issues and being okay with your normality. Have you ever struggled with some of the issues Dr. Berglund expresses on this episode? Let us know how you are getting by in the comments on the episode page.   In This Episode Finding the ‘why’ behind your passion Caring for vet school classmates beyond the years Keeping your passion fresh throughout a veterinary career The differences between shelter medicine, private practice and relief work How to check your expectations and feel more fulfilled   Quotes “Everybody has a story they can tell you, everybody has something they can teach you. And I started to realize that that's really, at least to me, what this podcast does. Everybody, no matter how well you think you know them, has treasures to offer and knowledge to give and experience to share. (10:40) “You may not know [your why] in undergrad, you may not know it in vet school. I was lucky in that I managed to find it before vet school and then I had some purpose and some direction in vet school. But I'm not sure everybody does and that needs to be okay.” (34:50) “The relief business was sort of a way to kind of dip my toe in a bunch of different places. But what it ended up being was just this really cool bouquet I got to pick from all my different skills and all the places I had worked.” (56:47) “What I have gotten out of this experience, and out of my life's journey to this point, is that most bravery is unintentional.” (1:31:41) “The merit is in the work and in the process and in the learning and not in the outcome. You can you know ‘that's fine’ and you toss it in the fail bucket and you learn something from it and you try again.” (1:51:24) “Good or bad, everybody has their treasures. And listening to people and asking about their treasures they are carrying, or their fails that they are carrying, and just saying like ‘hey I see you for who you are’, is probably a good way for all of us to connect with each other better.” (1:54:14)   Links Enjoying these stories? Consider supporting Podcast A Vet on Patreon & check out our awesome patron-only perks! Terrible, Thanks for Asking Podcast Not One More Vet QPR Gatekeeper Training Veterinary Information Network Collective Geekery Facebook Page   Find the full show notes here  Keep up with everything Podcast A Vet Follow Podcast A Vet on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Join our free community of dedicated vet professionals looking to improve their practices and lives in our free Facebook community! We'd love it (and you) if you would take 1 minute and leave us a review on iTunes!  

I’ve got some golden nuggets of information for you when it comes to operations - how to do things, what to expect, and how to make money. I became a multimillionaire by doing multifamily homes. I have lots of cash flow that shows up every month because of multifamily investments. The multifamily gain has been a blessing. I get to live a lifestyle that most will never experience. Do you want to get out of the rat race? I've made a good living flipping, selling, and wholesaling single-family homes, but I created a lifestyle by doing multifamily apartments. Topics on Today’s Episode: When you buy a multifamily property, open 5 bank accounts: 1) Operating, 2) Capital improvement, 3) Security deposits, 4) Escrow, and 5) Owner distribution Believe in budgeting for profit; overdo or outperform your budget to have more money and profitability Move operating money or capex to the side, and let your management company know how much money you're setting aside for other projects Dictate what's going on and hold your management company accountable; know what's going on and what’s important - information and knowledge is power Nugget 2: For student housing, get pre-leases early; overbook leases, just like the airlines, to make up for those tenants who leave Believe that 100% capacity is achievable and sustainable; start a waiting list and get potential tenants to put a deposit down Recognize and pay staff to develop a positive and motivational culture Sometimes people don’t believe you or you may make mistakes; don't sweat it, always stay positive, and learn from others Links and Resources Mentioned: Raising Private Money Course Multifamily Legacy Podcast Facebook page Dave Ramsey   Quotes: “Everybody, write this down or ingrain it in your mind that you want to budge for your profitability.” Corey Peterson “We believe in budgeting for profit.” Corey Peterson “Just always remember that you dictate what's going to go on, and if a management company or someone else doesn't get that, then maybe they're not the right one.” Corey Peterson “You can easily see what's going on, and that's important. Information and knowledge is power.” Corey Peterson Don’t forget to download my Free Workshop Quickstart Video Series, and if you like what you have heard please leave a review on iTunes. Text the word MONEY to 408-500-1127 to get my free private money program and credibility kit for single family.

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Jesus is Shocking, The Peacemakers, Brant's NFL Show, History Segment, Yes Men, Social Tip, Breaking Animal News, Weird Sense of Humor, Retaining Information, The Bio-dome, Hugs for Brant, Men and Riding Boots;    Quotes: “Everybody wants peace but not everyone wants to make peace.” “Scholars are still debating why people used ‘baby on board' signs.” “I've been given a long list of things to ask my counselor about and I will, eventually.” “Your take away from the show is to tell someone about deer not having gall bladders.”