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What does 2026 hold for indie authors and the publishing industry? I give my thoughts on trends and predictions for the year ahead. In the intro, Quitting the right stuff; how to edit your author business in 2026; Is SubStack Good for Indie Authors?; Business for Authors webinars. If you'd like to join my community and support the show every month, you'll get access to my growing list of Patron videos and audio on all aspects of the author business — for the price of a black coffee (or two) a month. Join us at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn. Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F. Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. (1) More indie authors will sell direct through Shopify, Kickstarter, and local in-person events (2) AI-powered search will start to shift elements of book discoverability (3) The start of Agentic Commerce (4) AI-assisted audiobook narration will go mainstream (5) AI-assisted translation will start to take off beyond the early adopters (6) AI video becomes ubiquitous. ‘Live selling' becomes the next trend in social sales. (7) AI will create, run, and optimise ads without the need for human intervention (8) 1000 True Fans becomes more important than ever You can find all my books as J.F. Penn and Joanna Penn on your favourite online store in all the usual formats, or order from your local library or bookstore. You can also buy direct from me at CreativePennBooks.com and JFPennBooks.com. I'm not really active on social media, but you can always see my photos at Instagram @jfpennauthor. 2026 Trends and Predictions for Indie Authors and Book Publishing (1) More indie authors will sell direct through Shopify, Kickstarter, and local in-person events — and more companies like BookVault will offer even more beautiful physical books and products to support this. This trend will not be a surprise to most of you! Selling direct has been a trend for the last few years, but in 2026, it will continue to grow as a way that independent authors become even more independent. The recent Written Word Media survey from Dec 2025 noted that 30% of authors surveyed are selling direct already and 30% say they plan to start in 2026. Among authors earning over $10,000 per month, roughly half sell direct. In my opinion, selling direct is an advanced author strategy, meaning that you have multiple books and you understand book marketing and have an email list already or some guaranteed way to reach readers. In fact, Kindlepreneur reports that 66% of authors selling direct have more than 5 books, and 46% have more than 10 books. Of course, you can start with the something small, like a table at a local event with a limited number of books for sale, but if you want to consistently sell direct for years to come, you need to consider all the business aspects. Selling direct is not a silver bullet. It's much harder work to sell direct than it is to just upload an ebook to Amazon, whether you choose a Kickstarter campaign, or Shopify/Payhip or other online stores, or regular in-person sales at events/conferences/fairs. You need a business mindset and business practices, for example, you need to pay upfront for setup as well as ongoing management, and bulk printing in some cases. You need to manage taxes and cashflow. You need to be a lot more proactive about marketing, as you won't sell anything if you don't bring readers to your books/products. But selling direct also brings advantages. It sets you apart from the bulk of digital only authors who still only upload ebooks to Amazon, or maybe add a print on demand book, and in an era of AI rapid creation, that number is growing all the time. If you sell direct, you get your customer data and you can reach those customers next time, through your email list. If you don't know who bought your books and don't have a guaranteed way to reach them, you will more easily be disrupted when things change — and they always change eventually. Kindlepreneur notes that “45% of the successful direct selling authors had over 1,000 subscribers on their email lists,” with “a clear, positive correlation between email list size and monthly direct sales income — with authors having an email list of over 15,000 subscribers earning 20X more than authors with email lists under 100 subscribers.” Selling direct means faster money, sometimes the same day or the same week in many cases, or a few weeks after a campaign finishes, as with Kickstarter. And remember, you don't have to sell all your formats directly. You can keep your ebooks in KU, do whatever you like with audiobooks, and just have premium print products direct, or start with a very basic Kickstarter campaign, or a table at a local fair. Lots more tips for Shopify and Kickstarter at https://www.thecreativepenn.com/selldirectresources/ I also recommend the Novel Marketing Podcast on The Shopify Trap: Why authors keep losing money as it is a great counterpoint to my positive endorsement of selling direct on Shopify! Among other things, Thomas notes that a fixed monthly fee for a store doesn't match how most authors make money from books which is more in spikes, the complexity and hassle eats time and can cost more money if you pay for help, and it can reduce sales on Amazon and weaken your ranking. Basically, if you haven't figured out marketing direct to your store, it can hurt you.All true for some authors, for some genres, and for some people's lifestyle. But for authors who don't want to be on the hamster wheel of the Amazon algorithm and who want more diversity and control in income, as well as the incredible creative benefits of what you can do selling direct, then I would say, consider your options in 2025, even if that is trying out a low-financial-goal Kickstarter campaign, or selling some print books at a local fair. Interestingly, traditional publishers are also experimenting with direct sales. Kate Elton, the new CEO of Harper Collins notes in The Bookseller's 2026 trend article, “we are seeing global success with responsive, reader-driven publishing, subscription boxes and TikTok Shop and – crucially – developing strategies that are founded on a comprehensive understanding of the reader.” She also notes, “AI enables us to dramatically change the way we interact with and grow audiences. The opportunities are genuinely exciting – finding new ways to help readers discover books they will love, innovating in the ways we market and reach audiences, building new channels and adapting to new methods of consuming content.” (2) AI-powered search will start to shift elements of book discoverability From LinkedIn's 2026 Big Ideas: “Generative engine optimization (GEO) is set to replace search engine optimization (SEO) as the way brands get discovered in the year ahead. As consumers turn to AI chatbots, agentic workflows and answer engines, appearing prominently in generative outputs will matter more than ranking in search engines.” Google has been rolling out AI Mode with its AI Overviews and is beginning to push it within Google.com itself in some countries, which means the start of a fundamental change in how people discover content online. I first posted about GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) in 2023, and it's going to change how readers find books. For years, we've talked about the long tail of search. Now, with AI-powered search, that tail is getting even longer and more nuanced. AI can understand complex, conversational queries that traditional search engines struggled with. Someone might ask, “What's a good thriller set in a small town with a female protagonist who's a journalist investigating a cold case?” and get highly specific recommendations. This means your book metadata, your website content, and your online presence need to be more detailed and conversational. AI search engines understand context in ways that go far beyond simple keywords. The authors who win in this new landscape will be those who create rich, authentic content about their books and themselves, not just promotional copy. As economist Tyler Cowen has said, “Consider the AIs as part of your audience. Because they are already reading your words and listening to your voice.” We're in the ‘organic' traffic phase right now, where these AI engines are surfacing content for ‘free,' but paid ads are inevitably on the way, and even rumoured to be coming this year to ChatGPT. By the end of 2026, I expect some authors and publishers to be paying for AI traffic, rather than blocking and protesting them. For now, I recommend checking that your author name/s and your books are surfaced when you search on ChatGPT.com as well as Google.com AI Mode (powered by Gemini). You want to make sure your work comes up in some way. I found that Joanna Penn and J.F. Penn searches brought up my Shopify stores, my website, podcast, Instagram, LinkedIn, and even my Patreon page, but did not bring up links to Amazon. If you only have an author presence on Amazon, does it appear in AI search at all? Do you need to improve anything about what the AI search brings up? Traditional publishers are also looking at this, with PublishersWeekly doing webinars on various aspects of AI in early 2026, including sessions on GEO and how book sales are changing, AI agents, and book marketing. In a 2026 predictions article on The Bookseller, the CEO of Bloomsbury Publishing noted, “The boundaries of artificial intelligence will become clearer, enabling publishers to harness its benefits while seeking to safeguard the intellectual property rights of authors, illustrators and publishers.” “AI will be deeply embedded in our workflows, automating tasks such as metadata tagging, freeing teams to focus on creativity and strategy. Challenges will persist. Generative AI threatens traditional web traffic and ad revenue models, making metadata optimisation and SEO critical for visibility as we adjust to this new reality online.” (3) The start of Agentic Commerce AI researches what you want to buy and may even buy on your behalf. Plus, I predict that Amazon does a commerce deal with OpenAI for shopping within ChatGPT by the end of 2026. In September 2025, ChatGPT launched Instant Checkout and the Agentic Commerce Protocol, which will enable bots to buy on websites in the background if authorised by the human with the credit card. VISA is getting on board with this, so is PayPal, with no doubt more payment options to come. In the USA, ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Free users can now buy directly from US Etsy sellers inside the chat interface, with over a million Shopify merchants coming soon. Shopify and OpenAI have also announced a partnership to bring commerce to ChatGPT. I am insanely excited about this as it could represent the first time we have been able to more easily find and surface books in a much more nuanced way than the 7 keywords and 3 categories we have relied on for so long! I've been using ChatGPT for at least the last year to find fiction and non-fiction books as I find the Amazon interface is ‘polluted' by ads. I've discovered fascinating books from authors I've never heard of, most in very long tail areas. For example, Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby, recommended by ChatGPT as I am interested in medical anatomy and anatomical Venuses, and The Macabre by Kosoko Jackson, recommended as I like art history and the supernatural. I don't think I would have found either of these within a nuanced discussion with ChatGPT. Even without these direct purchase integrations, ChatGPT now has Shopping Research, which I have found links directly to my Shopify store when I search for my books specifically. Walmart has partnered with OpenAI to create AI-first shopping experiences, and you have to wonder what Amazon might be doing? In Nov 2025, Amazon signed a “strategic partnership” with OpenAI, and even though it's focused on the technical side of AI, those two companies in a room together might also be working on other plans … I'm calling it for 2026. I think Amazon will sign a commerce agreement with OpenAI sometime before the end of the year. This will enable at least recommendation and shopping links into Amazon stores (presumably using an OpenAI affiliate link), or perhaps even Instant Checkout with ChatGPT for Amazon. It will also enable a new marketing angle, especially if paid ads arrive in ChatGPT, perhaps even integrating with Amazon Ads in some way as part of any possible agreement, since ads are such a good revenue stream for Amazon anyway. The line between discovery, engagement, and purchase is collapsing. Someone could be having a conversation with an AI about what to read next, and within that same conversation, purchase a bookwithout ever leaving the chat interface. This already happens within TikTok and social commerce clearly works for many authors. It's possible that the next development for book discoverability and sales might be within AI chats. This will likely stratify the already fragmented book eco-system even more. Some readers will continue to live only within the Amazon ecosystem and (maybe) use their Rufus chatbot to buy, and others will be much wider in their exploration of how to find and discover books (and other products and services). If you haven't tried it yet, try ChatGPT.com Shopping Research for a book. You can do this on the free tier. Use the drop down in the main chat box and select Shopping Research. It doesn't have to be for your book. It can be any book or product, for example, our microwave died just before Christmas so I used it to find a new one. But do a really nuanced search with multiple requirements. Go far beyond what you would search for on Amazon. In the results, notice that (at the time of writing) it does not generally link to Amazon, but to independent sites and stores. As above, I think this will change by the end of 2026, as some kind of commerce deal with Amazon seems inevitable. (4) AI-assisted audiobook narration will go mainstream I've been talking about AI narration of audiobooks since 2019, and over the years, I've tried various different options. In 2025, the technology reached a level of emotional nuance that made it much easier to create satisfying fiction audio as well as non-fiction. It also super-charges accessibility, making audio available in more languages and more accents than ever before. Of course, human narration remains the gold standard, but the cost makes it prohibitive for many authors, and indeed many small traditional publishers, for all books. If it costs $2000 – $10,000 to create an audiobook, you have to sell a lot to make a profit, and the dominance of subscription models have made it harder to recoup the costs. Famous narrators and voice artists who have an audience may still be worth investing in, as well as premium production, but require an even higher upfront cost and therefore higher sales and streams in return. AI voice/audio models are continuing to improve, and even as this goes out, there are rumours on TechCrunch that OpenAI's new device, designed by Jony Ive who designed the iPhone, will be audio first and OpenAI are improving their voice models even more in preparation for that launch. In 2026, I think AI-narrated audio will go mainstream with far-reaching adoption across publishing and the indie author world in many different languages and accents. This will mean a further stratification of audiobooks, with high quality, high production, high cost human narrated audio for a small percentage of books, and then mass market, affordable AI-narrated audio for the rest. AI-narrated audiobooks will make audio ubiquitous, and just as (almost) every print book has an ebook format, in 2026, they will also have an audio format. I straddle both these worlds, as I am still a human audiobook narrator for my own work. I human-narrated Successful Self-Publishing Fourth Edition (free audiobook) and The Buried and the Drowned, my short story collection. I also use AI narration for some books. ElevenLabs remains my preferred service and in 2025, I used my J.F. Penn voice clone for Death Valley and also Blood Vintage, while using a male voice for Catacomb. I clearly label my AI-narration in the sales description and also on the cover, which I think is important, although it is not always required by the various services. You can distribute ElevenLabs narrated audiobooks on Spotify, Kobo Writing Life, YouTube, ElevenReader, and of course your own store if you use Shopify with Bookfunnel. There are many other services springing up all the time, so make sure you check the rights you have over the finished audio, as well as where you can sell and distribute the final files. If they are just using ElevenLabs models in the back-end, then why not just do that directly? (Most services will be using someone's model in the back-end, since most companies do not train their own models.) Of course, you can use Amazon's own narration. While Amazon originally launched Audible audiobooks with Virtual Voice (AVV) in November 2023, it was rolled out to more authors and territories in 2025. If your book is eligible, the option to create an audiobook will appear on your KDP dashboard. With just a few clicks, you can create an audiobook from a range of voices and accents, and publish it on Amazon and Audible. However, the files are not yours. They are exclusive to Amazon and you cannot use them on other platforms or sell them direct yourself. But they are also free, so of course, many authors, especially those in KU, will use this option. I have done some for my mum's sweet romance books as Penny Appleton and I will likely use them for my books in translation when the option becomes available. Traditional publishers are experimenting with AI-assisted audiobook narration as well. MacMillan is selling digital audiobooks read by AI directly on their store. PublishersWeekly reports that PRH Audio “has experimented with artificial voice in specific instances, such as entrepreneur Ely Callaway's posthumous memoir The Unconquerable Game,” when an “authorized voice replica” was created for the audiobook. The article also notes that PRH Audio “embrace artificial intelligence across business operations—my entire department [PRH Audio] is using AI for business applications.” And while indie authors can't use AI voices on ACX right now, Audible have over 100 voices available to selected publishing partnerships, as reported by The Guardian with “two options for publishers wishing to make use of the technology: “Audible-managed” production, or “self-service” whereby publishers produce their own audiobooks with the help of Audible's AI technology.” In 2026, it's likely that more traditional publishers — as well as indie authors — will get their backlist into audio with AI narration. (5) AI-assisted translation will start to take off beyond the early adopters Over the years, I've done translation deals with traditional publishers in different languages (German, French, Spanish, Korean, Italian) for some fiction and non-fiction books. But of course, to get these kinds of deals, you have to be proactive about pitching, or work with an agent for foreign rights only, and those are few and far between! There are also lots of languages and territories worldwide, and most deals are for the bigger markets, leaving a LOT of blue water for books in translation, even if you have licensed some of the bigger markets. I did my first partially AI-translated books in 2019 when I used Deepl.com for the first draft and then worked with a German editor to do 3 non-fiction books in German. While the first draft was cheap, the editing was pretty expensive, so I stopped after only doing a couple. I have made the money back now, but it took years. In 2025, AI Translation began to take off with ScribeShadow, GlobeScribe.ai, and more recently, in November 2025, Kindle Translate boosting the number of translated books available. Kindle Translate is (currently) only available to US authors for English into Spanish and also German into English, but in 2026, this will likely roll out to more languages and more authors, making it easier than ever to produce translations for free. Of course, once again, the gold standard is human translation, or at least human-edited translations, but the cost is prohibitive even just for proof-reading, and if there is a cheap or even free option, like Kindle Translate, then of course, authors are going to try it. If the translation gets bad reviews, they can just un-publish. There are many anecdotal stories of indie success in 2025 with AI-translated genre fiction sales (in series) in under-served markets like Italian, French, and Spanish, as well as more mainstream adoption in German. I was around in the Kindle gold-rush days of 2009-2012 and the AI-translation energy right now feels like that. There are hardly any Kindle ebooks in many of these languages compared to how many there are in English, so inevitably, the rush is on to fill the void, especially in genres that are under-served by traditional publishers in those markets. Yes, some of these AI translated books will be ‘AI-slop,' but readers are not stupid. Those books will get bad reviews and thus will sink to the bottom of the store, never to be seen again. The AI translation models are also improving rapidly, and Amazon's Kindle Translate may improve faster than most, for books specifically, since they will be able to get feedback in terms of page reads. Amazon is also a major investor in Anthropic, which makes Claude.ai, widely considered the best quality for creative writing and translation, so it's likely that is used somewhere in the mix. Some traditional publishers are also experimenting with AI-assisted translation, with Harlequin France reportedly using AI translation and human proofreaders, as reported by the European Council of Literary Translators' Associations in December 2025. Academic publisher Taylor and Francis is also using AI for book translation, noting: “Following a program of rigorous testing, Taylor & Francis has announced plans to use AI translation tools to publish books that would otherwise be unavailable to English-language readers, bringing the latest knowledge to a vastly expanded readership.” “Until now, the time and resources required to translate books has meant that the majority remained accessible only to those who could read them in the original language. Books that were translated often only became available after a significant delay. Today, with the development of sophisticated AI translation tools, it has become possible to make these important texts available to a broad readership at speed, without compromising on accuracy.” (6) AI video becomes ubiquitous. ‘Live selling' becomes the next trend in social sales. In 2025, short form AI-generated video became very high quality. OpenAI released Sora 2, and YouTube announced new Shorts creation tools with Veo 3, which you can also use directly within Gemini. There are tons of different AI video apps now, including those within the social media sites themselves. There is more video than ever and it's much easier to create. I am not a fan of short form video! I don't make it and I don't consume it, but I do love making book trailers for my Kickstarter campaigns and for adding to my book pages and using on social media. I made a trailer for The Buried and the Drowned using Midjourney for images and then animation of those images, and Canva to put them together along with ElevenLabs to generate the music. But despite the AI tools getting so much easier to use, you still have to prompt them with exactly what you want. I can't just upload my book and say, “Make a book trailer,” or “Make a short film.” This may change with generative video ads, which are likely to become more common in 2026, as video turns specifically commercial. Video ads may even be generated specifically for the user, with an audience of one, maybe even holding your book in their hands (using something like Cameos on Sora), in the same way that some AI-powered clothing stores do virtual try-ons. This might also up-end the way we discover and buy things, as the AI for eCommerce and Amazon Sellers newsletter says about OpenAI's Sora app, “OpenAI isn't just trying to build a TikTok competitor. They're building a complete reimagining of how we discover and buy things …” “The combination of ChatGPT's research capabilities and Sora's potential for emotional manipulation—I mean, “engagement”—could create something we've never seen before: an AI ecosystem that might eventually guide you through every type of purchase, from the most considered to the most impulsive.” In 2026, there will be A LOT more AI-generated video, but that also leads to the human trend of more live video. While you can use an AI avatar that looks and sounds like you using tools like HeyGen or Synthesia, live video has all the imperfect human elements that make it stand-out, plus the scarcity element which leads to the purchase decision within a countdown period. Live video is nothing new in terms of brand building and content in general, but it seems that live events primarily for direct sales might be a thing in 2026. Kim Kardashian hosted Kimsmas Live in December 2025 with a 45 minute live shopping event with special guests, described as entertainment but designed to be a sales extravaganza. Indie authors are doing a similar thing on TikTok with their books, so this is a trend to watch in 2026, especially if you feel that live selling might fit with your personality and author business goals. It's certainly not for everyone, but I suspect it will suit a different kind of creator to those who prefer ‘no face' video, or no video at all! On other aspects of the human side of social media, Adam Mosseri the CEO of Instagram put a post on Threads called Authenticity after Abundance. He said, “Everything that made creators matter—the ability to be real, to connect, to have a voice that couldn't be faked—is now suddenly accessible to anyone with the right tools.” “Deepfakes are getting better and better. AI is generating photographs and videos indistinguishable from captured media. The feeds are starting to fill up with synthetic everything. And in that world, here's what I think happens.Creators matter more.” It's a long article so just to pick a few things from it: “We like to talk about “AI slop,” but there is a lot of amazing AI content … we are going to start to see more and more realistic AI content.” I've talked to my Patreon Community about this ‘tsunami of excellence' as these tools are just getting better and better and the word ‘slop' can also be applied to purely human output, too. If you think that AI content is ‘worse' than wholly human content, in 2026, you are wrong. It is now very very good, especially in the hands of people who can drive the AI tools. Back to Adam's post: “Authenticity is fast becoming a scarce resource, …The creators who succeed will be those who figure out how to maintain their authenticity [even when it can be simulated] …” “The bar is going to shift from “can you create?” to “can you make something that only you could create?” He talks about how the personal content on Instagram now is: “unpolished; it's blurry photos and shaky videos of people's daily experiences … flattering imagery is cheap to produce and boring to consume. People want content that feels real… Savvy creators are going to lean into explicitly unproduced and unflattering images of themselves. In a world where everything can be perfected, imperfection becomes a signal. Rawness isn't just aesthetic preference anymore—it's proof. It's defensive. A way of saying: this is real because it's imperfect.” While I partially love this, and I really hope it's true, as in I hope we don't need to look good for the camera anymore I would also challenge Adam on this, because pretty much every woman I know on social media has been sent sexual messages, and/or told they are ugly and/or fat when posting anything unflattering. I've certainly had both even for the same content, but I don't expect Adam has been the target for such posting! But I get his point. He goes on:“Labeling content as authentic or AI-generated is only part of the solution though. We, as an industry, are going to need to surface much more context about not only the media on our platforms, but the accounts that are sharing it in order for people to be able to make informed decisions about what to believe. Where is the account? When was it created? What else have they posted?” This is exactly what I've been saying for a while under my double down on being human focus. I use my Instagram @jfpennauthor as evidence of humanity, not as a sales channel. You can do both of course, but increasingly, you need to make sure your accounts at places have longevity and trust, even by the platforms themselves. Adam finishes: “In a world of infinite abundance and infinite doubt, the creators who can maintain trust and signal authenticity—by being real, transparent, and consistent—will stand out.” For other marketing trends for 2026, I recommend publicist Kathleen Schmidt's SubStack which is mostly focused on traditional publishing but still interesting for indies. In her 2026 article, she notes: “We have reached a social media saturation point where going viral can be meaningless and should not be the goal; authenticity and creativity should. She also says, “In-person events are important again,” and, “Social media marketing takes a nosedive… we have reached a saturation point … What publishers must figure out is how to make their social media campaigns stand out. If they remain somewhat uninspired, the money spent on social ads won't convert into book sales.” I think this is part of the rise of live selling as above, which can stand out above more ‘produced' videos. Kathleen also talks about AI usage. “AI can help lighten the burden of publicity and marketing.” “A lot of AI tools are coming to market to lessen the load: they can write pitches, create media lists for you, send pitches for you, and more. I know the industry is grappling with all things AI, but some of these tools are huge time savers and may help a book more than hurt it.” On that note … (7) AI will create, run, and optimise ads without the need for human intervention Many authors will be very happy about this as marketing is often the bane of our author business lives! As I noted in my 2026 goals, I would love to outsource more marketing tasks to AI. I want an “AI book marketing assistant” where I can upload a book and specify a budget and say, ‘Go market this,' then the AI will action the marketing, without me having to cobble together workflows between systems. Of course, it will present plans for me to approve but it will do the work itself on the various platforms and monitor and optimize things for me. I really hope 2026 is the year this becomes possible, because we are on the edge of it already in some areas. Amazon Ads launched a new agentic AI tool in September 2025 that creates professional-quality ads. I've also been working with Claude in Chrome browser to help me analyse my Amazon Ad data and suggest which keywords/products to turn off and what to put more budget into. I'll do a Patreon video on that soon. Meta announced it will enable AI ad creation by the end of 2026 for Facebook and Instagram. For authors who find ad creation overwhelming or time-consuming, this could be a game-changer. Of course, you will still need a budget! (8) 1000 True Fans becomes more important than ever Lots of authors and publishers are moaning about the difficulty of reaching readers in an era of ‘AI slop' but there is no shortage of excellent content created by humans, or humans using AI tools. As ever, our competition is less about other authors, or even authors using AI-assisted creation, we're competing against everything else that jostles for people's attention, and the volume of that is also growing exponentially. I've never been a fan of rapid release, and have said for years that you can't keep up with the pace of the machines. So play a different game. As Kevin Kelly wrote in 2008, If you have 1000 true fans, (also known as super fans), “you can make a living — if you are content to make a living but not a fortune.” [Kevin Kelly was on this show in 2023 talking about Excellent Advice for Living.] Many authors and the publishing industry are stuck in the old model of aiming to sell huge volumes of books at a low profit margin to a massive number of readers, many of them releasing ever faster to try and keep the algorithms moving. But the maths can work for the smaller audience of more invested readers and fans. If you only make $2 profit on an ebook, you need to sell 500 ebooks to make $1000, and then do it again next month. Or you can have a small community like my patreon.com/thecreativepenn where people pay $2 (or more) a month, so even a small revenue per person results in a better outcome over the year, as it is consistent monthly income with no advertising. But what if you could make $20 profit per book? That is entirely possible if you're producing high quality hardbacks on Kickstarter, or bundle deals of audiobooks, or whole series of ebooks. You would only need to sell to 50 people to make $1000. What about $100 profit per sale, which you can do with a small course or live event? You only need 10 people to make $1000, and this in-person focus also amplifies trust and fosters human connection. I've found the intimacy of my live Patreon Office Hours and also my webinars have been rewarding personally, but also financially, and are far more memorable — and potentially transformative — than a pre-recorded video or even another book. From the LinkedIn 2026 Big Ideas article: “In an AI-optimized world, intentional human connection will become the ultimate luxury.” The 1000 True Fans model is about serving a smaller, more personal audience with higher value products (and maybe services if that's your thing). As ever, its about niche and where you fit in the long long long long long tail. It's also about trust. Because there is definitely a shortage of that in so many areas, and as Adam Mosseri of Instagram has said, trust will be increasingly important. Trust takes time to build, but if you focus on serving your audience consistently, and delivering a high quality, and being authentic, this emerges as part of being human. In an echo of what happened when online commerce first took off, we are back to talking about trust. Back in 2010, I read Trust Agents: by Julien Smith and Chris Brogan, which clearly needs a comeback. There was a 10th anniversary edition published in 2020, so that's worth a read/listen. Chris Brogan was also on this show in 2017 when we talked about finding and serving your niche for the long term. That interview is still relevant, here's a quick excerpt, where I have (lightly edited) his response to my question on this topic back in 2017: Jo: The principle of know, like, and trust, why is that still important or perhaps even more important these days? Chris: There are a few things that at play there, Joanna. One is that the same tools that make it so easy for any of us to start and run a business also allow certain elements to decide whether or not they want to do something dubious. And with all new technologies that come, you know, there's nothing unique about these new technologies. In the 1800s, anyone could put anything in a bottle and sell it to you and say, this is gonna cure everything. Cancer — gone. And the bottle could have nothing in. You know, it could be Kool-Aid. And so, the idea of trying to understand what's behind the business though, one beautiful thing that's come is that we can see in much more dimensions who we're dealing with. We can understand better who's the face behind the brand. I really want people to try their best to be a lot clearer on what they stand for or what they say. And I don't really mean a tagline. I mean, humans don't really talk like that. They don't throw some sentence out as often as they can that you remember them for that phrase. But I would say that, we have so many media available to us — the plural of mediums — where we can be more of ourselves. And I think that there's a great opportunity to share the ‘you' behind the scenes, and some people get immediately terrified about this, ‘Ah, the last thing I want is for people to know more about me,' but I think we have such an opportunity. We have such an opportunity to voice our thoughts on something, to talk about the story that goes behind the product. We were all raised on overly produced material, but I think we don't want that anymore. We really want clarity, brevity, simplicity. We want the ability for what we feel is connection and then access. And so I think it's vital that we connect and show people our accessibility, not so that they can pester us with strange questions, but more so that you can say, this person stands with their product and their service and this person believes these things, and I feel something when I hear them and I wanna be part of that.” That's from Chris Brogan's interview here in 2017, and he is still blogging and speaking at writing at ChrisBrogan.com and I'm going to re-listen to the audiobook of Trust Agents again myself as I think it's more relevant than ever. The original quote comes from Bob Burg in his 1994 book, Endless Referrals, “All things being equal, people will do business with, and refer business to, those people they know, like and trust.” That still applies, and absolutely fits with the 1000 True Fans model of aiming to serve a smaller audience. As Kevin Kelly says in 1000 True Fans, “Instead of trying to reach the narrow and unlikely peaks of platinum bestseller hits, blockbusters, and celebrity status, you can aim for direct connection with a thousand true fans.” “On your way, no matter how many fans you actually succeed in gaining, you'll be surrounded not by faddish infatuation, but by genuine and true appreciation. It's a much saner destiny to hope for. And you are much more likely to actually arrive there.” In 2026, I hope that more authors (including me!) let go of ego goals and vanity metrics like ranking, gross sales (income before you take away costs), subscribers, followers, and likes, and consider important business numbers like profit (which is the money you have after costs like marketing are taken out), as well as number of true fans — and also lifestyle elements like number of weekends off, or days spent enjoying life and not just working! OK, that's my list of trends and predictions for 2026. Let me know what you think in the comments. Do you agree? Am I wrong? What have I missed? The post 2026 Trends And Predictions For Indie Authors And The Book Publishing Industry with Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Check out my Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast/ 01.Horacio Cruz, Oscar Escapa - Angels (Intro) [Rawness] 02.Procombo - Polycarbonate (Oscar Escapa Remix) [Rawness] 03.Joanna Dark - Tension Permanente 04.Oscar Escapa, Horacio Cruz - Egregor [X-erie] 05.Oscar Escapa, Cristian Varela - Percus [Rawness] 06.Oscar Escapa - The Rabbit of the Moon 07.Oscar Escapa, Lostrego - Obscure Resonance [Planet Rhythm Records] 08.Oscar Escapa, Linear Phase - Recoded 09.Oscar Escapa - Cricket 10.Oscar Escapa. Joanna Dark - Dance all night [Special Series] 11.Oscar Escapa - Are you ready [Rawness] 12.Dj Dextro - The Sound [Code Records] 13.Linear Phase, Oscar Escapa - Inner Torment [Planet Rhythm] 14.Oscar Escapa, Joanna Dark - Different 15.Oscar Escapa, Horacio Cruz - 13 meses 16.Oscar Escapa, Horacio Cruz - Vakna 17.Oscar Escapa - Enemy Returns 18.Red Rooms - Konichiwa 19.Oscar Escapa, Joanna Dark - Vital Circuit 20.Oscar Escapa, Joanna Dark - Rolling 21.Oscar Escapa - Groove Enemy 22.Commander Tom - Are Am Eye (Lander B Remix) This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

It's Women in League Round and there are few who have done more in the game than Karyn Murphy (43:59). Not only did she play in 4 World Cups across 15 year career but she led the Jillaroos to their 1st World Cup win in 2013. These days she's coaching the Gold Coast Titans in the NRLW and the Hall of Famer explained her journey in the sport to Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott. There's also a deep dive into the official announcement of the Perth Bears in MC's Hammertime (19.26) with Michael Carayannis braving the elements (or shirking child care responsibilities) to bring us the latest news. And you can get some tipping guidance in Christopher's Corner (10:37)

#Veterans #podcast #superbowlIn this episode of the DD214 Network Podcast, the hosts cover a wide range of topics, from personal updates and gaming to cannabis use for pain management and mental health. They discuss the challenges of opioids, comic book adaptations, and the impact of streaming on entertainment. The conversation also touches on dental health struggles, medical preparedness, and nostalgia in gaming. Sports culture, YouTube's content policies, and the balance between technology and personal life are explored, along with discussions on smartwatches, mental health, and a controversial Ohio law. The episode wraps up with a message encouraging listeners to seek support when needed.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome03:57 Weekly Updates and Personal Experiences09:25 The Role of Cannabis in Mental Health14:01 Gaming Experiences and Competitiveness18:42 Reimagining Batman: A New Perspective22:50 The Future of the X-Men and Fantastic Four27:09 The Impact of Streaming on Movie Viewing32:50 The Legacy of Blade and Comic Book Movies39:04 The Impact of Genetics on Dental Health44:19 Infection and Recovery After Tooth Extraction48:17 Home Medical Preparedness55:12 The Evolution of Alcohol in Medicine01:01:33 The Shift from Old to New Consoles01:06:28 Nostalgia and Gaming Culture01:07:15 The Rawness of Football01:08:35 Passion for the Game: A Personal Journey01:10:08 Super Bowl Memories and Rivalries01:12:33 The Chiefs' Performance and Future Outlook01:14:10 Halftime Show Reflections01:19:03 Gang Signs and YouTube TOS01:24:17 YouTube's Terms of Service and Content Creation01:27:19 The Hypocrisy of Content Moderation01:28:21 Cannabis Culture and YouTube Policies01:30:17 Historical Context of Independence, Missouri01:36:12 Disconnecting from Technology01:39:10 Work-Life Balance and Salary Issues01:41:39 Disconnecting from Technology01:42:47 Exploring New Tech Options01:43:13 Proposed Laws and Their Implications01:45:12 The Conversation on Male Reproductive Health01:47:00 Final Thoughts on Mental Health and TherapyDD214 Network PodcastDirected & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean' SanchezHosted by Joe Squillini & Jay CampbellEdited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLCMusic by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp!Website: CleanSanchezMedia.comDisclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised.Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation with Dustyn Hiett, founder of vvundertone.In this episode, we continue our in-depth conversation with Dustyn Hiett, founder of vvundertone, exploring the mindset and philosophy that drive his innovative approach to music production. Dustyn shares how he embraces transparency and failure in his creative process, providing aspiring producers with insight into building a cohesive brand while staying true to their unique sound. We also learn about upcoming projects from vvundertone, including the 1969 Breaks pack, and discuss the importance of balancing productivity with creativity in building a lasting careerThroughout the episode we discuss:* Dustyn's philosophy on transparency in music production and sharing techniques openly.* How improvisation shapes his creative videos and promotional content for vvundertone.* The impact of quitting alcohol on Dustyn's productivity and work-life balance.* The process behind creating the 1969 Breaks pack and other recent vvundertone releases.* Insights on balancing personal expectations with authentic self-expression in music.Three Meaningful Takeaways:* Value of Authenticity: Dustyn emphasizes the power of being authentic and transparent, which fosters a supportive community around vvundertone.* Experimentation Over Perfection: By embracing imperfections, Dustyn shows that a relaxed approach to production can yield unique, impactful results.* Importance of Limiting Comparison: Dustyn's advice to avoid constant comparison with professional studios is a reminder that music production is about creating a sound that resonates with you, rather than meeting external standards.Timeline:00:00 - Intro01:49 - Welcome to Dustyn Hiett of vvundertone02:46 - Track 1: “Trying to Put the Blame on Me” by Sun Ra09:48 - The Power of Rawness in Music10:01 - Track 2: “You Still Believe in Me” by The Beach Boys15:42 - Exploring the Beach Boys' Influence16:02 - “Ayonha” by Hamid Al Shaeri21:56 - The Misconception of Gear in Music Production26:48 - Finding Your Sonic Identity36:09 - Meditative Practices in Music42:39 - Consistency and Artistic Development46:13 - The Emotional Connection to MusicList of References from the Interview:Connect with Dustyn and vvundertone:* Website: vvundertone.com* Instagram: @vvundertone* YouTube: vvundertoneConnect with Toru:* Website: torubeat.com* Instagram: @torubeat* YouTube: @torubeat* Spotify: Toru* Apple Music: ToruCredits:This episode was co-produced, engineered and edited by Matthew Diaz. From ProducerHead, this is Toru, and in a way, so are you. Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit torubeat.substack.com

Today we're joined by Dustyn Hiett, founder of vvundertone, a musician with expansive experience dedicated to crafting inspiring texturized samples for the music community. He specializes in using inexpensive, often forgotten or looked down upon analog gear to create a recognizable sonic fingerprint. In 2021, he released vvundertone to the public and embarked on a journey to create a sample company that values transparency in process and education.In this episode, Toru connects with Dustyn Hiett, founder of vvundertone, to discuss the intersection of analog and digital sounds in modern music production. Dustyn elaborates on his journey from traditional gear to accessible, innovative production tools, highlighting how vvundertone's offerings, like the GOD DRUM KIT and WET DRUMS, stand out by capturing truly organic soundscapes. This conversation reveals Dustyn's approach to simplifying complex techniques for a wider audience, while making vvundertone a resource that caters to both emerging and experienced producers alike.Throughout the episode we discuss:* Dustyn's inspiration for creating vvundertone.* The synergy between analog warmth and digital precision in vvundertone's sound kits.* Insights into Dustyn's production philosophy, including his minimalist approach to plugins.* Recent vvundertone releases like the GOD DRUM KIT and vvunder-vision for visual creatives.* How vvundertone products provide practical tools that cater to the unique needs of music producers.Three Gems From This Conversation:* Analog-Digital Fusion: Dustyn emphasizes that vvundertone is about blending the best of analog and digital sounds to provide producers with rich textures that elevate their work.* Less is More: Dustyn shares his philosophy of achieving depth in music by using a minimalist approach to plugins and focusing on mastering essential tools.* Consistency over Gear: Dustyn advocates for daily practice and skill development over accumulating gear, underscoring the importance of creative intention.Timeline:00:00 - Intro01:49 - Welcome to Dustyn Hiett of vvundertone02:46 - Track 1: “Trying to Put the Blame on Me” by Sun Ra09:48 - The Power of Rawness in Music10:01 - Track 2: “You Still Believe in Me” by The Beach Boys15:42 - Exploring the Beach Boys' Influence16:02 - “Ayonha” by Hamid Al Shaeri21:56 - The Misconception of Gear in Music Production26:48 - Finding Your Sonic Identity36:09 - Meditative Practices in Music42:39 - Consistency and Artistic Development46:13 - The Emotional Connection to MusicList of References from the Interview:Music:* “Trying to Put the Blame on Me” by Sun Ra* “You Still Believe in Me” by The Beach Boys* “Ayonha” by Hamid Al ShaeriBooks/Authors/Podcasts:* Effortless Mastery by Kenny WernerProducts:* GOD DRUM KIT* WET DRUMS* VVUNDER-VISION: SubtleConnect with Dustyn and vvundertone:* Website: vvundertone.com* Instagram: @vvundertone* YouTube: vvundertoneConnect with Toru:* Website: torubeat.com* Instagram: @torubeat* YouTube: @torubeat* Spotify: Toru* Apple Music: ToruCredits:This episode was co-produced, engineered and edited by Matthew Diaz. From ProducerHead, this is Toru, and in a way, so are you. Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit torubeat.substack.com

Grief, change, and loss are unavoidable aspects of life. God meets us in our vulnerability, not with a promise of future assistance but with a guarantee of support in the present moment. Pod 243. John 11 Lazarus

This week we're welcoming Brandis Rawls to the podcast. Brandis Monique Rawls is a highly engaging conversationalist and motivational speaker with 20+ years of experience as a group facilitator and lifestyle coach. Brandis works with individuals, groups, and organizations in their journey to their most Real, Authentic, and Willful existence. Brandis empowers everyone she encounters to live their R.A.W. Life.Join us as we get raw about life, intention and everything in between!!Brandis' Information: Email: Brandis@bmoraw.comWebsite: www.BMoRaw.comInstagram: @b.mo.rawThe Well Done Life Podcast Information: The Reset Information:Tickets On Sale Now!Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024Location: The Wave Lake Nona Hotel, Orlando, FLPurchase Tickets Here: https://welldonereset.com/Previous Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/851650/15486411-episode-193-the-reset-speaker-series-discussing-holistic-medicine-w-dr-pari-limbachia-of-shant-wellness.mp3?download=trueInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelaldavis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonelifepodcastThank you for listening. Text me your feedback. I really appreciate you!

Laura Kurton from English Cottage Vacation joins the podcast to discuss their all-inclusive travel experience in the Dorset countryside. They offer tailor-made itineraries for guests, including popular sites like Bath, the Cotswolds, and the Jurassic Coast. The cottage itself, Well Cottage, is an 18th-century thatched cottage with a mix of modern and historic features. The village of Fontmell Magna, where the cottage is located, offers amenities like a shop, pub, school, and a beautiful church. The area is known for its gardens, including Stourhead House and Gardens, as well as attractions like Stonehenge and Longleat Safari Park. The conversation revolves around the unique aspects of traveling in Dorset, England, and the services provided by English Cottage Vacation. The absence of motorways in Dorset allows for a slower, more immersive travel experience. The hosts emphasize the importance of relaxation and taking in the atmosphere of the English countryside. They also discuss the tipping culture in the UK and the convenience of using credit cards instead of cash. The conversation concludes with a focus on the rawness and cultural immersion that guests can experience through English Cottage Vacation. Links English Cottage Vacation Tipping in England Article Guy Ritchie Golden Age of Aviation Air Show Compton Abbas Airfield Fontmell Magna History   Takeaways English Cottage Vacation offers all-inclusive travel experiences in the Dorset countryside.They provide tailor-made itineraries for guests, including popular sites like Bath, the Cotswolds, and the Jurassic Coast. Well Cottage is an 18th-century thatched cottage with a mix of modern and historic features. The village of Fontmell Magna offers amenities like a shop, pub, school, and a beautiful church. The area is known for its gardens, including Stourhead House and Gardens, and attractions like Stonehenge and Longleat Safari Park. Dorset, England is unique for not having motorways, allowing for a slower and more immersive travel experience. English Cottage Vacation offers a service where guests can relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the English countryside. Tipping culture in the UK is different from the US, and it is not necessary to tip as much in rural England. Credit cards are widely accepted in the UK, and guests do not need to carry much cash. English Cottage Vacation aims to provide guests with a culturally immersive experience of England, allowing them to experience the rawness and beauty of the countryside. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to English Cottage Vacation 02:59 Creating Tailor-Made Itineraries 07:00 The History and Charm of Well Cottage 11:22 Fontmel Magna: A Quaint English Village 21:30 Tranquility and Natural Beauty in Dorset 29:29 Tipping Customs and Cash Usage in England 36:27 Exploring Royal Sites in England 39:08 Immersing in the Rawness and Charm of Rural England

Laura Kurton from English Cottage Vacation joins the podcast to discuss their all-inclusive travel experience in the Dorset countryside. They offer tailor-made itineraries for guests, including popular sites like Bath, the Cotswolds, and the Jurassic Coast. The cottage itself, Well Cottage, is an 18th-century thatched cottage with a mix of modern and historic features. The village of Fontmell Magna, where the cottage is located, offers amenities like a shop, pub, school, and a beautiful church. The area is known for its gardens, including Stourhead House and Gardens, as well as attractions like Stonehenge and Longleat Safari Park. The conversation revolves around the unique aspects of traveling in Dorset, England, and the services provided by English Cottage Vacation. The absence of motorways in Dorset allows for a slower, more immersive travel experience. The hosts emphasize the importance of relaxation and taking in the atmosphere of the English countryside. They also discuss the tipping culture in the UK and the convenience of using credit cards instead of cash. The conversation concludes with a focus on the rawness and cultural immersion that guests can experience through English Cottage Vacation. Links English Cottage Vacation Tipping in England Article Guy Ritchie Golden Age of Aviation Air Show Compton Abbas Airfield Fontmell Magna History Takeaways English Cottage Vacation offers all-inclusive travel experiences in the Dorset countryside.They provide tailor-made itineraries for guests, including popular sites like Bath, the Cotswolds, and the Jurassic Coast. Well Cottage is an 18th-century thatched cottage with a mix of modern and historic features. The village of Fontmell Magna offers amenities like a shop, pub, school, and a beautiful church. The area is known for its gardens, including Stourhead House and Gardens, and attractions like Stonehenge and Longleat Safari Park. Dorset, England is unique for not having motorways, allowing for a slower and more immersive travel experience. English Cottage Vacation offers a service where guests can relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the English countryside. Tipping culture in the UK is different from the US, and it is not necessary to tip as much in rural England. Credit cards are widely accepted in the UK, and guests do not need to carry much cash. English Cottage Vacation aims to provide guests with a culturally immersive experience of England, allowing them to experience the rawness and beauty of the countryside. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to English Cottage Vacation 02:59 Creating Tailor-Made Itineraries 07:00 The History and Charm of Well Cottage 11:22 Fontmel Magna: A Quaint English Village 21:30 Tranquility and Natural Beauty in Dorset 29:29 Tipping Customs and Cash Usage in England 36:27 Exploring Royal Sites in England 39:08 Immersing in the Rawness and Charm of Rural England Video Version

In this conversation, Tracy Rigdon interviews Kelli Suzanne, the founder of Whiskey in a Teacup. They discuss the origin of the business name and the concept of strength and delicacy. They also touch on the ongoing debate about taco bars in Jacksonville and the drama surrounding the Sunray cinema in Five Points. Kelli shares her opinion on these topics and emphasizes the importance of finding happiness and believing in oneself. The conversation ends with Tracy expressing his appreciation for having Kelli on the show. Takeaways - The name Whiskey in a Teacup represents the concept of strength and delicacy. - There is an ongoing debate about the number of taco bars in Jacksonville. - The Sunray cinema in Five Points is an important institution that should be preserved. - It is important to find happiness and believe in oneself. - Nobody really cares about what others are doing, so it's important to focus on one's own happiness. ** Feel free to LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. “Thank you for joining me on The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast. Don't miss out on future episodes! Make sure to subscribe to The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast on Spotify for Podcasters and our YouTube channel. or wherever you stream!” ** Music Tracks by Alex Grohl on Pixabay (Where applicable) ** Feel free to LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.  Follow The Contrast Project online: ** https://www.thecontrastproject.tv/ ** ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheContrastProjectJax ** ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_contrast_project/ ** https://www.instagram.com/contrast_podcast_backup/ ** https://www.threads.net/@contrast_podcast_backup ** ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ContrastProjTV⁠⁠  ** https://www.youtube.com/@thecontrastproject7242 ** Streaming on all major platforms, including: ** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project ** https://spoti.fi/3D4BHdg ** https://apple.co/3PGNSEE ** https://ihr.fm/3riy010 ** https://bit.ly/Contrast_Radio_Public Amazon : https://amzn.to/45UmqsC  ** You can help support The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast by visiting:  https://ko-fi.com/contrastprojectloungepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project/support

Missy Bunch, a neurology expert and movement teacher to the pros, joins us today and I'm so excited! This is a juicy and vulnerable conversation and we talk so many things, from motherhood and movement science to business and making dreams come true.Some of today's takeaways:How authenticity and vulnerability on social media helps to connect on a human level with others and invite successExpansion doesn't always happen in the way we expect or choose, but it's important to say yes to opportunities and trust that everything will work out.Having limited time can actually increase productivity and focus. Balancing work and parenting requires communication, trial and error, and adaptation.Women claiming themselves and stepping into their power can have a profound impact on the world.Balancing motherhood and running a business requires prioritization and being present in the moment.Eye movements in yoga practice can stimulate the brain and improve brain health.Incorporating eye exercises into yoga classes can enhance the students' experience and promote brain-body connection.Yoga teachers can experiment with different eye movements and positions to engage different parts of the brain and enhance proprioception.Connect with Missy on InstagramChapters00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Authenticity on Social Media08:08 Childhood Dreams and Embracing New Opportunities27:57 Navigating Expansion and Growth36:00 The Unexpected Process of Expansion44:34 The Power of Women Claiming Themselves52:39 Balancing Motherhood and Business01:03:31 Productivity in Limited Time01:13:14 Balancing Work and Parenting01:31:00 The Connection Between Eye Movements and Brain Health in Yoga01:46:27 Experimenting with Eye Movements to Improve ProprioceptionWeekly stories by email from Bonnie's HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

This time on Beyond the vibe I'm joined by Jonathon Linaberry AKA The Bones of J.R. Jones as he discusses his latest album 'Slow Lightning' and the inspiration behind his music. Gain insight into his creative process and experiences that have shaped his unique sound. Purchase the New Album here : https://thebonesofjrjones.com/merch Stream - https://tonetree.ffm.to/slowlightning... #thebonesofJRJones #bonesofjrjones #thebonesofjrjonesslowlightning

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Get ready for an INSIDER look into the hardcore metal scene! In this exclusive episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS, Chris gets up close and personal with Trae Roberts, the powerhouse vocalist of the rising hardcore sensation, Mouth For War. Discover the BONE-CHILLING journey behind their music as they delve into the band's roots, the emotional RAWNESS of their new album "BLEED YOURSELF," and the INTIMATE stories embedded in their lyrics. But that's not all! They're spilling the beans on their TOURING PLANS and more! Don't miss out - this is your backstage pass to the future of hardcore metal!

Get ready for an INSIDER look into the hardcore metal scene! In this exclusive episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS, Chris gets up close and personal with Trae Roberts, the powerhouse vocalist of the rising hardcore sensation, Mouth For War.  Discover the BONE-CHILLING journey behind their music as they delve into the band's roots, the emotional RAWNESS of their new album "BLEED YOURSELF," and the INTIMATE stories embedded in their lyrics.  But that's not all! They're spilling the beans on their TOURING PLANS and more! Don't miss out - this is your backstage pass to the future of hardcore metal!

Laura is a 25 year old non-profit fundraiser and podcaster living in Austin, TX. Laura hosts a podcast called Almost Somebody Podcast, where she helps listeners find their next right step, reminding them that they are Already Somebody. The podcast was born out of God's faithfulness to her and hopes that she can meet listeners with hope and help, wherever they are right now. In this episode we had a blast talking about all things beautiful and hard about doing adult life in your 20s after a world shut down. LA shares her incredible story about how she's fought for truth and healing despite all the ways the world has tried to lead her astray. Come hang out with us as we chat about worst dating experiences, our own woman at the well moments and how the health industry can only take you so far.  Episode Highlights  + LA's resources on Living Wisely Well Website Laura's story Big bad dates Finding God's kindness in transition Finding freedom from alcohol Woman at the well moments Healing through vulnerability Building community as a grown human post college Diving into community head first Discernment in building healthy friendships Good and bad parts of social media while healing Becoming Tik Tok famous + setting expectations When God gives you a gut check State of your heart exercise Rawness in insecurities LA's bleeding woman story The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson Can't heal body without mind + soul work Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero True healthy stewardship Keep it simple + trust your gut Connect with Laura on Instagram Almost Somebody Podcast  & IG @almostsomebodypodd

Welcome to Triple M Homegrown with your hosts Matty O and Dutchie! In this episode, we are joined by the talented Roy Kellaway from King Stingray. Get ready for an exciting conversation as Roy takes us on a journey through the band's recent adventures. Firstly, Roy shares the band's latest updates and highlights their strong bond, mentioning how Yimila Gurruwiwi and Dimathaya Burarrwanga's kids recently joined them on stage at the Enmore Theatre. This close-knit connection within the band adds a unique element to their performances. As the son of Yothu Yindi bass player Stuart Kellaway, Roy reminisces about his early memories of touring with a band as a child. These experiences have undoubtedly shaped his musical journey with King Stingray. King Stingray is on the rise, and Roy reveals some incredible moments that made them pinch themselves with excitement. Meeting legends like Jimmy Barnes at the APRA Awards, Paddy Mills at SXSW, and spending time backstage with Midnight Oil are just a few of the memorable encounters they've had along the way. Being a band that proudly represents the distinct Aussie sound, Roy shares insights on how international audiences have responded to their music while on tour. He also sheds light on the band's creative process when they're away from home, giving listeners an inside look into their songwriting approach. Growing up in remote Australia, Roy provides a glimpse into what it's like sharing their experiences with friends from their hometown. The connection to their roots plays a significant role in King Stingray's music and identity. In a game of Memory Lane, Roy takes us back to some of King Stingray's past gigs, sharing his memories and highlighting the influence of The Chats on their electrifying live performances. The rawness and grit of The Chats have inspired King Stingray to deliver powerful shows. The conversation delves into the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on King Stingray's trajectory. Roy reflects on how the band has thrived in these challenging times, building resilience and overcoming numerous hurdles. Roy expresses his admiration for "Australia's sweethearts," Ball Park Music, and their lead singer, Sam Cromack, who has been an incredible source of support for King Stingray. Whether it's navigating the music scene or providing feedback on demos, the band has found valuable guidance from this influential figure. Roy recalls an unforgettable experience of performing in an extremely muddy tent at Splendour In The Grass, entertaining a packed audience despite the challenging conditions. Additionally, Roy shares what it was like to perform with Colin Hay at the APRA Awards, giving us an exclusive peek into the behind-the-scenes moments during rehearsals. As NAIDOC week is celebrated, the discussion touches on the current state of indigenous music and highlights the emergence of talented First Nations artists who are making waves in the industry. Finally, we wrap up with an exciting game of Write, Party, Dinner, featuring legendary acts Powderfinger, Queen, and The Rolling Stones. Who will King Stingray choose to collaborate with, party alongside, and invite for an intimate dinner? Tune in to Triple M Homegrown for an engaging conversation with Roy Kellaway of King Stingray, packed with stories, insights, and memorable moments from their musical journey. Don't miss this captivating episode celebrating Australian music and indigenous talent during NAIDOC week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Triple M Homegrown with your hosts Matty O and Dutchie! In this episode, we are joined by the talented Roy Kellaway from King Stingray. Get ready for an exciting conversation as Roy takes us on a journey through the band's recent adventures. Firstly, Roy shares the band's latest updates and highlights their strong bond, mentioning how Yimila Gurruwiwi and Dimathaya Burarrwanga's kids recently joined them on stage at the Enmore Theatre. This close-knit connection within the band adds a unique element to their performances. As the son of Yothu Yindi bass player Stuart Kellaway, Roy reminisces about his early memories of touring with a band as a child. These experiences have undoubtedly shaped his musical journey with King Stingray. King Stingray is on the rise, and Roy reveals some incredible moments that made them pinch themselves with excitement. Meeting legends like Jimmy Barnes at the APRA Awards, Paddy Mills at SXSW, and spending time backstage with Midnight Oil are just a few of the memorable encounters they've had along the way. Being a band that proudly represents the distinct Aussie sound, Roy shares insights on how international audiences have responded to their music while on tour. He also sheds light on the band's creative process when they're away from home, giving listeners an inside look into their songwriting approach. Growing up in remote Australia, Roy provides a glimpse into what it's like sharing their experiences with friends from their hometown. The connection to their roots plays a significant role in King Stingray's music and identity. In a game of Memory Lane, Roy takes us back to some of King Stingray's past gigs, sharing his memories and highlighting the influence of The Chats on their electrifying live performances. The rawness and grit of The Chats have inspired King Stingray to deliver powerful shows. The conversation delves into the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on King Stingray's trajectory. Roy reflects on how the band has thrived in these challenging times, building resilience and overcoming numerous hurdles. Roy expresses his admiration for "Australia's sweethearts," Ball Park Music, and their lead singer, Sam Cromack, who has been an incredible source of support for King Stingray. Whether it's navigating the music scene or providing feedback on demos, the band has found valuable guidance from this influential figure. Roy recalls an unforgettable experience of performing in an extremely muddy tent at Splendour In The Grass, entertaining a packed audience despite the challenging conditions. Additionally, Roy shares what it was like to perform with Colin Hay at the APRA Awards, giving us an exclusive peek into the behind-the-scenes moments during rehearsals. As NAIDOC week is celebrated, the discussion touches on the current state of indigenous music and highlights the emergence of talented First Nations artists who are making waves in the industry. Finally, we wrap up with an exciting game of Write, Party, Dinner, featuring legendary acts Powderfinger, Queen, and The Rolling Stones. Who will King Stingray choose to collaborate with, party alongside, and invite for an intimate dinner? Tune in to Triple M Homegrown for an engaging conversation with Roy Kellaway of King Stingray, packed with stories, insights, and memorable moments from their musical journey. Don't miss this captivating episode celebrating Australian music and indigenous talent during NAIDOC week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is nothing more powerful and magnetic that you in your rawness. You in your purest form - owning who the F you are unapologetically and leading your life through an unfiltered lense! You lose the magic of who you when you try and be perfect! The more you, you are the more powerful and magnetic you become! People can't relate to perfection - it's depressing, triggering and not real!!! When you unapologetically rebel against perfectionism you become magnetic ⚡️⚡️ Useful Links:   EXPASNSION CODES MASTERCLASS instand access for  just £44.00    Join Unapologetic Rebel my 6 week Group program starting in June - to find out more click HERE   Unconditional Courage Masterclass £111.00 (PIF) DM me the word COURAGE for your discount code   Reclaim Your Power Masterclass Replay for just £111.00. https://app.tillypay.com/pay/iyozih6 www.emmagibbsng.com www.instagram.com/emmagibbsng https://emmagibbsng.com/the-limitless-academy/   Thanks so much for tuning in today   Enjoy the show   To listen to this episode in full click the link below   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5E13lDlhykbMsc7CW5bO33 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../life-beyond.../id1441788395   If you know anyone who might benefit from this episode please share it with them - the more we can build awareness the easier it is for people to go on and achieve amazing things.   Thanks so much for tuning in today   If you know anyone who might benefit from this episode please share it with them - the more we can build awareness the easier it is for people to go on and achieve amazing things.   Tag me @emmagibbsng with a screenshot   Enjoy the show and don't forget to hit subscribe or leave a review - it really helps me to get the podcast out into the ears of everyone who needs it. xx  

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*Trigger Warning* For anyone experiencing the emotions related to rainbow babies.  Ms. D is giving the Reiki Master of all episodes with the amazing Milta Lee! Birthworker, Crown Doula, Reiki Practitioner founder/owner of Lee's Naturals and Atabey Apothecary.  Milta brings the energy we all need- babies or no babies, healing journey starts from the within and the very beginning.  And with a baby, it's a support family affair.  Pregnancy on Superbowl Stage & the Scrutiny   Ms. D's first time with a Reiki session! Sh*t got real! dig deep, our bodies & minds, the connections.  Our Latinahood & how our grandmas gave us lesson 101 on medicine womanhood Gallons of Water & Expensive Eggs  Dreams and our Spirits talking to us & corporate health work- Spirit Led healing   Doulahood- support behind the support for moms & dads-to-be, the 3rd Person in Doula Power!  Knocked Up, Now What? Communication is key- Information is vital- and the importance of Value.  This Dance is called Advocacy & the voice for the unheard The Rawness of Doula support and rainbow babies, loss, surrogacy, adoption!    Guest IG  @_miltalee  Website: https://linktr.ee/Miltalee    Host IG @doubledose_of_ms.d Twitter doubledoseofmsd   Get Podcast Merch & your copy of Ms. D's “My Journal to Self Love” E-Book at  https://www.doubledoseofrawtalk.store   Show Info  @doubledose_of_rawtalk (IG)  DDofRawTalkpod (Twitter)  Any questions, Email doubledose.of.rawtalk@gmail.com   For News & Updates https://linktr.ee/doubledose_of_rawtalk   Music: Basic Implosion by Kevin Macleod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3420-basic-implosion License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Buckle Up, it's a ROADTRIP on this one. We eventually DO get to our recommended Amazon buys after a little life catch up... and LAUGH ATTACK. We apologize in advance for all the RAWNESS. Today we share our top 6 Amazon buys! Like us on Instagram and let us know what you think :)

This episode is packed full of raw, real conversation. I have, Intuitive Life Coach, Jen Monahan, on the show and we dive deep into all things authentic self and the raw experiences we can encounter on our healing journey. Topics/Themes in this episode: Authentic self How do you begin to peel back the layers? Practice when you're triggered The stories we tell ourselves.  Relationships as biggest mirror Aligned consistency  Connect with Amanda: https://calendly.com/amandamonniercoaching/embodied-essence-member-community-1x-free-session (Embodied Essence Community {Free Healing Session for First Time Clients}) https://www.facebook.com/groups/newearthsacredunion (Join HERE: New Earth Visionaries {Free Facebook Group Community}) Instagram Website https://amandamonnier.com/healing (Click HERE for free healing meditations audios) Connect with Jen: https://www.facebook.com/nearingwild (https://www.facebook.com/nearingwild) http://www.instagram.com/nearingwild (www.instagram.com/nearingwild) https://www.tiktok.com/@nearingwild (https://www.tiktok.com/@nearingwild) Jen Monahan, also known as Nearing Wild, is an Intuitive Life Coach from Toronto, Canada. After finding herself in nature, she guides others to rediscover their true authentic selves by rewiring the subconscious, and healing from unconscious early-life experiences.  She works closely with the mind, energetics, and combines her intuitive readings for an even deeper shift.

In the part 1 finale episode of season 2, Nikki Gal and her guest Eddia dig into relationships, self growth, consistency in passions, embracing experiences, as well as the rawness + realness of the pageant industry. Eddia Watts is a mental health advocate, pageant titleholder, photographer, 3x published author, as well as founder of the self empowerment platform, The Effervescence Project. @theeddiawatts @effervescenceproject @eddiajwattscollection @eddiajanephoto

#settlement of my total loss of a Kia soul. My soul is still very here and very ALIVE no matter how exhausted how in pain I ENDURE. I will RUN WILD with those who choose to walk with me through this FAITH in a CRAZY LIFE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kristen-peterson6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kristen-peterson6/support

FULL VIDEO PODCAST ▼▸ https://youtu.be/a-NmULNnFv8FOR ALL OF OUR LINKS ▼▸ https://www.bigwigpod.comVIDEO / STREAMING ▼▸ YouTube: https://bit.ly/31QVsWv▸ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bigwigpodAUDIO PODCAST ▼▸ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IIK3bZ▸ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DKwzsJ▸ RSS: https://bit.ly/3q50XJFSOCIALS ▼▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwigpod▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigwigpod▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigwigpod▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigwigpodDESCRIPTION ▼We're still dealing with post-Microsoft-buying-Activision anxiety here at Bigwig... but that doesn't mean it's still not another Big Week in Gaming for Sunday 23 Jan 2022!With the fallout of that Xbox bombshell still lingering - we grab Mike's thoughts on that insane story, check in on how Nintendo's doing with N64 emulation on Switch - amd take a look at the new Cuphead Netflix show trailer.We also (finally) revisit Donkey Kong Country 2 for our 1995 Game of Some Other Year series... and Mike treats us to a special retrospective only fitting for Episode #069. What will it be? Tune in to find out...So pony up the dollarydoos and acquire these hot headlines:▸ Is Nintendo finally fixing their shoddy Switch N64 emulation?▸ We take a look at Game of Some Other Year nominee Donkey Kong Country 2▸ And Mike is back with a special spicy retrospective#NintendoSwitchOnline #Cuphead #DonkeyKongCountry2Games covered this week:▸ AGDQ 2022▸ Banjo-Kazooie▸ Cuphead▸ Death's Door▸ Disco Elysium▸ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest▸ Embr▸ Kingdoms of Amalur: Fatesworn▸ Mass Effect Andromeda▸ Monster Hunter Rise▸ Nobody Saves The World▸ Rainbow Six Siege▸ RPGolf Legends▸ Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice▸ Sextris▸ Shadowman Remastered▸ Spelunky 2▸ Tetris▸ Tetris DX▸ The Cuphead Show!▸ The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask▸ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time▸ Yoshi's StoryTIMECODES ▼00:00:00 Intro00:07:44 What we playin'00:47:12 Activision Blizzard + Xbox Updates From Phil Spencer and Mike's Thoughts00:58:36 Have Nintendo Fixed N64 Emulation On Switch Online Expansion Pack?01:03:41 The Cuphead Show! New Trailer & Netflix Release Date01:10:18 One Min For The Swin01:13:34 A Noob Plays Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (GOSOY 1995)01:30:01 A Special Look At Sextris On DOS (1992)01:58:28 Outro & Next Week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A quick riff on how powerful it is to let ourselves be SEEN, especially by our peers.DOSE OF EPICNESS episodes feature short and potent clips of with a riff, a read social media post, or a voice memo interaction with my high-level private and mastermind clients. The are always real and in the moment, therefore often feature the sound of my son or my cats in the background... which is honestly part of the magic! You'll definitely want to play these episodes on repeat!Work with me in my 1-1 experiences (full or catalyst experience). Message me to chat.Come be online BFFs with me, join my email list, follow me on instagram @violahug, and make sure to get your booty into my Soulpreneurs Spirit Sex Money Facebook group. Now Turn it up, it's about to get hot in here.----www.violahug.comJoin my email list by clicking here.Multidimensional 1-1 guide: www.violahug.com/coachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/violahug/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpiritSexMoney

We are approaching a time when a good amount of people are spending extra time with friends and family.  This is also a time when a good amount of people are spending more money than usual, over extending themselves and tapping out on their energy, stressed out trying to please everyone, and not having healthy boundaries in place or respected.It doesn't have to be that way! I could talk for hours about this topic, but just give me 20 minutes to give you a few helpful tips that may help you have more fun and loving memories this Holiday Season, less stress and not being a part of unhealthy arguments or conversations. Plus, you get to laugh along with me a few times in this episode! Laughter is FREE and Healing!!!!Want to connect with me?Email: DeniseMarshRAW@yahoo.comFB: Denise Marsh (Sconiers)IG: DeniseMarsh_To stay in touch with all of the RAWness, retreats and helpful life chats sign up for my FREE Newsletter by clicking the link below, and check out my website!  DeniseMarsh.nethttps://mailchi.mp/33a110410fa7/sign-up-for-the-weekly-raw-newsletter

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Rachel Bowman & Nick Arellano are the Producers of Don't Tell Comedy Vegas. Don't Tell Comedy brings live comedy experiences to cities across the nation. They showcase the best of the next generation of stand up comedians through secret pop-up shows in unique locations! Ranging from living rooms to coffee shops and even the roof of your favorite local restaurant, Don't Tell Comedy is on the cutting edge of curating original comedy experiences.|DontTellComedy|-@DontTellVegas-LinkTree|JakeGallen|-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-Linkedin|TimeStamps|0:00 - Introduction1:50 - Rachel & Nick's Background3:47 - Experience of Pop-Up Comedy Shows8:10 - Marketing a New Brand 10:30 - Adding Comedians to a Lineup 13:30 - Operating a Digital Business 16:30 - Authenticity and Rawness of Outdoor Comedy 21:30 - Venues 29:15 -  Path of Entrepreneurship37:22 - Why Downtown & The Art's District?43:00 - Having Fun with the Comedians 46:20 - Don't Tell Comedy Branches49:53 - Adding New Experiences 54:10 - Announcements & Upcoming Dates56:50 - What does Las Vegas mean to you?|LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE to the platform of your choice|-Apple Podcasts-Spotify-Google Podcasts-Amazon Podcasts-Youtube (VIDEO RECORDINGS)

Me talking, realizing, healing, crying, laughing, all that good jazz. (No jazz music included though)

Troy Mangum is a husband, father, and author of the book Fatherhood Faceplants. Troy uses his life experiences to write applicable tactics for men to pick themselves back up again after failing. Something that Troy really emphasizes is that men don't always have to get everything right. They may be crushing it in their early years, but as time goes on, it's perfectly normal to be wrong at times. Fatherhood Faceplants emphasizes this idea of imperfection and teaches us how to recover versus always striving for perfection. Fatherhood Faceplants is a story of redemption and restoration. The book shows us that nothing is impossible with God. Fatherhood Faceplants highlights several topics such as overcoming dad guilt, how to live free, and how to love your kids by loving your wife first. Furthermore, it is important to equip your children for spiritual warfare, especially in today's times. In order to become a better father, you should prioritize your family's success over your personal success and pass on personal victories as your children's inheritance. You can lead your family into their greatest days; you just need to know how. Fathers pass down who they are more than what they know. Today's podcast touches on the subject of: Fearful dads raise anxious kids; bold dads raise bold kids. You may not be a superdad yet but don't be discouraged. There's always hope. Whatever you're going through, it'll end pretty quickly if you put in the work. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to https://thedadedge.com/friday14/ ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge! FREE RESOURCE – 21 Days to an Extraordinary Marriage

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In Episode 2, Mark Kusiima the host of the RAWNESS with MARK podcast talks about the Conspiracy theories and myths surrounding the origin of the Corona virus that is claiming the lives of many. MARK KUSIIMA'S SOCIALS INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/iam.brightside TWITTER https://Twitter.com/MarkKusiima BLOG https://markkusiima.wordpress.com

In Episode 2, Mark Kusiima the host of the RAWNESS with MARK podcast talks about the Conspiracy theories and myths surrounding the origin of the Corona virus that is claiming the lives of many. MARK KUSIIMA'S SOCIALS INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/iam.brightside TWITTER https://Twitter.com/MarkKusiima BLOG https://markkusiima.wordpress.com

Episode 1 of the RAWNESS with MARK podcast is centered around introducing the host of the show Mark Kusiima. Mark talks about his life and who he really is, he also continues to talk about his reasons for starting a podcast and also gives the listeners are more in depth explanation on what the podcast is really about. MARK KUSIIMA'S SOCIALS Instagram https://Instagram.com/iam.brightside Twitter https://Twitter.com/MarkKusiima

Episode 1 of the RAWNESS with MARK podcast is centered around introducing the host of the show Mark Kusiima. Mark talks about his life and who he really is, he also continues to talk about his reasons for starting a podcast and also gives the listeners are more in depth explanation on what the podcast is really about. MARK KUSIIMA'S SOCIALS Instagram https://Instagram.com/iam.brightside Twitter https://Twitter.com/MarkKusiima

Hi I'm Mark Kusiima and it's the beginning of an era, in the trailer of this show I share a glimpse of what RAWNESS with MARK is all about. Enjoy ;)

In this week's inaugural episode, I talk with Gigi Bisong, conscious storyteller,  public speaker and women's spiritual coach, about sisterhood, intimacy, and how accepting and showing those more real and raw parts of ourselves creates more intimacy both within ourselves and with those around us. Gigi Bisong is a storyteller, public speaker and spiritual coach. She creates intimate spaces for women to connect deeper in with themselves and deeper with their sisters. As this connection deepens, they expand their visions inside of them into the world and manifest what their souls came here to do. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Connect with "On Being Human":1. If you enjoyed the podcast and you feel called, please share it and tag me!2. Subscribe, rate and review the show where you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help more people discover it!3. Follow me on Instagram @onbeinghuman and @the.wellness.wander3r and let me know your favorite guests, lessons or any topic requests. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Current Offerings:http://www.chasinglifewellness.com/soulsessions/"The Moon Membership" - Cosmic + Soul Alignment through Kundalini Yoga, Astrology, The Moon Cycles and Community : http://www.chasinglifewellness.com/moon-membership/Monthly New Moon Virtual Soul Circles:http://bit.ly/newmooncircles​"The High Vibe Society" - Free Soul Based Facebook Community for womxn to break through their energetic blockshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/highvibesoc/​@the.wellness.wander3r IGhttps://www.instagram.com/the.wellness.wander3r/

Guys. Our normal graphics and music will be back next episode. Rico lost his charger and couldn't upload the video from his laptop. GET HIM YALL!!! UGH!!! Just hang in there and watch us on this SKYPE CALL LOL!!! or... If you prefer just go listen to the episode in its RAWNESS on @SPOTIFY @ANCHOR @ITUNES @STICHER or where you get your podcasts, look us up The Friday Podcast. See ya! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefridaypodcast/support

Welcome to another episode of the Mommy Daddy Time Podcast!In this episode of the show, Eric & Kristy talk about how to survive without a job for 6 months. There is all kinds of real emotions and raw stuff in this one team as Eric shares what it's been like for him to be without a job for the past 6 months. Leaving my job was one of the scariest things I've ever done. I knew what God was calling us to and I had a lot of peace about it. But what I didn't know was anything about what would happen next. God has been incredibly gracious to us and provided for us in amazing ways. But, it's also been a lot of hard work, long nights, and rough days. In episode 39 of the Mommy Daddy Time Podcast, I (Eric) talk a lot about what it's been like since leaving my secure job as a pastor at one of the top 5 largest churches in North America. From how my personality influences my perspective to things I would say to someone in my situation and even how it's impacting our marriage I'm sharing a very real and raw look into life right now!This episode, more than many others, will make you feel like you're sitting down in the kitchen with us for a deep dive into the realities of going without a job, hustling for work, providing for a family, and facing some real fears in identity. If you or someone you know has gone through the loss of a job or is in one now, share this episode with them. They will be encouraged, filled with hope, and love that they aren't the only ones going through the range of emotions. Want to get exclusive content no one else gets? Become an INSIDER of The Mommy Daddy Time Podcast on Patreon here

In this episode Dr. Liam opened up and gave the audience more money and real life tips than ever. This one is a must listen and I recommend you take notes, I can guarantee we got raw and real and listening to this episode might be your best time investment yet. Please rate and share. bless up!

Erin and I converse about how to stay in relation to emotions that don't readily admit themselves to names. I share that this is something that comes up for me in doing eldercare.