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With the defeat of Greece and Yugoslavia, Bulgaria seemingly achieves its national goals with little sacrifice on its part. Tsar Boris is hailed as Tsar Unifier, and even opposition politicians are overjoyed. But all this success hides a growing darkness... Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/260-dream-realized-again Check out the book here: a.co/d/0iKfCu6f
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lawrence Phillips. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Lawrence Phillips’ entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers. To highlight the significance of Black Ambition, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources. Key Takeaways Background & Career Shift Phillips studied Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade. Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his passion for travel, leading to the creation of Green Book Global. Travel Experience Traveled to 30+ countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica, in less than a year. Realized the need for a platform addressing “traveling while Black” concerns—safety, cultural acceptance, and inclusivity. Green Book Global Inspired by the historical Green Book (1936–1966), which guided Black travelers during segregation. Offers city-level Black-friendly scores, road trip planners, and Black-owned restaurant recommendations. Over 150,000 app downloads in 2025; partnered with Expedia; strong social media presence. Black Ambition Program Phillips applied three times before reaching semifinals, emphasizing persistence. Program provided funding opportunities and a transformative Evoke Wellness experience. His personal “why” statement:“I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” Impact & Vision Advocates systemic change by partnering with destinations to improve inclusivity. Highlights the economic power of Black travelers (over $140 billion annually). Encourages Black travelers to explore global opportunities beyond U.S. racial constraints. Notable Quotes “You can be successful and still not be happy.” — On leaving a lucrative career for passion. “I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” — His guiding principle. “There’s riches in niches.” — On unapologetically focusing on Black travelers. “Just because somebody said no doesn’t mean they said no to you—they said no at that time.” — On persistence in entrepreneurship. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if everything you've been searching for has been within you all along? In this episode, Pratiqk Jaani, author of Drashti: The Perception and creator of the Drashti Method, shares the life-changing realization that transformed the way he experiences success, relationships, and everyday life. After years of pursuing achievement, personal growth, and external validation, he discovered that lasting fulfillment isn't something we find. It's something we remember. Pratiqk explains how the subconscious mind shapes our beliefs, behaviors, and relationships, often without us realizing it. Through personal stories, practical examples, and thought-provoking analogies, he reveals how changing our perception can lead to greater peace, stronger relationships, and a life no longer driven by fear or the need for constant achievement. [00:02:30] What He Does and Who He Serves Author of Drashti: The Perception and creator of the Drashti Method. Helps people understand the subconscious patterns behind fear, anxiety, and emotional struggle. Guides individuals toward greater awareness, inner peace, and lasting fulfillment. Believes lasting transformation begins by changing how we perceive ourselves and the world. [00:05:00] The Search for Something More Spent years pursuing success through business, personal development, and achievement. Discovered that every accomplishment led to another goal instead of lasting fulfillment. Began questioning why external success never felt complete. Realized the answers he was seeking couldn't be found outside himself. [00:08:00] Discovering Wholeness Experienced a shift from constantly chasing to living from a place of completeness. Learned that peace comes from recognizing what already exists within us. Stopped measuring life by outcomes and started appreciating each experience. Says fulfillment isn't something we achieve, but something we awaken to. [00:12:00] Why We Keep Chasing Explains how society conditions us to seek happiness through external achievements. Believes most goals are driven by a desire to feel complete. Shares why success alone can never satisfy the deeper longing within us. Introduces the core philosophy behind the Drashti Method. [00:16:00] The Closed Fist Analogy Uses a clenched fist to illustrate how fear and tension block new opportunities. Explains why operating from survival keeps people focused on scarcity. Encourages people to relax their grip and trust the process. Says openness allows life to unfold in unexpected ways. [00:19:00] Turning Insight Into a Movement Began sharing these ideas after witnessing profound change in others. Wrote Drashti: The Perception to introduce a new way of understanding life. Created the Drashti Method to help people experience those insights for themselves. Describes the work as a calling rather than a career. [00:21:00] Helping Others Break Through Fear Shares the story of a friend who dreamed of leaving corporate life to start a car business. Helped him realize his greatest obstacle was the fear of being judged. Once that fear was addressed, he confidently launched his business. Sold his first seven cars almost immediately after taking action. [00:24:00] Letting Go of the Outcome Explains why forcing results often creates unnecessary resistance. Compares personal growth to planting a seed and allowing it time to grow. Believes our responsibility is to take action without becoming attached to outcomes. Says life often responds when we stop trying to control every detail. [00:27:00] Seeing Life Through a Different Lens Encourages people to stop labeling experiences as good or bad. Uses simple everyday examples to illustrate how perception shapes reality. Explains that every experience offers an opportunity for growth. Believes acceptance creates greater peace than resistance. [00:29:00] The Relationships That Shape Us Credits both sets of grandparents for teaching sacrifice, unconditional love, and strong values. Learned valuable lessons from mentors, friends, clients, and even difficult relationships. Believes every relationship enters our lives for a reason. Says the people around us often become our greatest teachers. [00:33:00] Understanding the Patterns We Learned Reflects on childhood experiences that shaped his beliefs about love and acceptance. Realized he had learned to earn affection by constantly giving to others. Explains that awareness is the first step toward lasting change. Encourages people to address the root of their struggles instead of the symptoms. [00:36:00] Relationships Without Expectations Found greater freedom by serving others without expecting anything in return. Says authentic relationships flourish when validation is no longer the goal. Believes inner peace changes the way we show up for others. Explains that fulfillment grows through genuine connection. [00:38:00] When Healing Changes Everything Shares how understanding subconscious patterns transformed the lives of people he has worked with. Explains that awareness creates lasting change without relying on willpower alone. Believes healing naturally strengthens families, friendships, and communities. Says personal transformation always creates a ripple effect. [00:41:00] Final Thoughts Encourages listeners to begin with Drashti: The Perception before exploring the Drashti Method. Invites people to approach the work with curiosity and an open mind. Offers support for anyone seeking greater clarity, peace, and purpose. Leaves listeners with a reminder that the freedom they seek has been within them all along. KEY QUOTES "Everybody deserves the life they want. And because of the conditioning and because of the fears, people spend their life hoping that one day they will do it, and that day never comes." - Pratiqk Jaani "No matter how much money you earn, you are always going to chase more because you're not really wanting more money. What you really want is to feel that fulfillment. To feel completeness." - Pratiqk Jaani "If you want to receive something, you have to keep your arms open or your hands open. If you make a fist, you can't receive it." - Pratiqk Jaani CONNECT WITH PRATIQK JAANI Website: https://www.pratiqkjaani.com Drashti Method: https://www.drashtimethod.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratiqkjaani Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janipratikk Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Some view travel as a competitive sport, tallying up countries like points on a board. James Merriman began his travel life like this, relentlessly collecting passport stamps for years. He had fantastic adventures from Afghanistan to Venezuela, and almost everywhere in between. At the same time, he gradually came to realize that his approach may not have been giving him the best of what travel has to offer. As James pivoted to learning travel writing, graduating from the Intrepid Times Craft of Travel Writing Certificate and beginning his forays into publication, his attitude to travel started to evolve. He continues to visit difficult-to-reach places, but his focus is more on the people there than on the stamp in his passport. Learn more about James at his website: https://www.jamesmerriman.co.uk/
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We talk about our projects, including fleece preparation and spinning. Kelly questions Marsha's plans for a sweater from longwool. What do you all think? What should Marsha do with the not quite 700 yards of yarn that didn't come out the way she planned? Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android. It's July, but there is still time to participate in our June Survey on sourcing yarn, fiber, and supplies. Marsha's Projects Compass Moon Creations: Finished! About 500 yards of about DK or worsted from 10 ounces of merino in a blue/green. Realized that when pulling from inside and outside, one single ends up with more twist. Harder to spin. Sheridan Flats Spinning: Finished! Purchased 24 oz of 80/15/6 wool/mohair/silk roving in the colorway Kaleidoscope. The owner said to spin at a worsted weight for best results. Mill is Olympic Yarn & Fiber located in Cosmopolis, WA. I was really surprised that I ended up with only about 650 yards of worsted weight yarn. I overplied the first skein but ran it through my wheel and took out a lot of the twist. Looks and feels so much better. Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins: Using Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. I'm getting close to finishing. Putting in the purl rounds of hen and then will bind off. The sleeves should go quick as there are just a few rounds of stockinette and then ribbing Mellow Mood Top: by Julia Piro. Using Queensland Collection Eco Twist in the colorway Crimson Canyon. Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh.
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God's gracious actions toward us include many things seen and unseen, unexpected and promised. What is your proper response to the sovereign and merciful grace of God? The outline of the sermons is as follows: I. Rejoicing in unexpected blessings (v. 57-58) II. Marveling in unexpected providence (v.59-66) III. What is the proper response to His sovereign gifts and graces?
What if the life you've always wanted begins with telling yourself the truth? In this episode, Kami Gray, founder of the Psychologie of Home Design School, shares the relationship that transformed every area of her life. What started as a reluctant decision to see a therapist became the beginning of a journey toward vulnerability, authenticity, and freedom from the labels she had carried for decades. Kami opens up about the stories she believed about herself, why humor became her greatest defense, and how learning to tell the truth changed the way she leads, teaches, and builds community. She also shares how that personal transformation continues to impact the women she mentors, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond business. [00:06:30] Helping Women Believe in Themselves Many of her students are beginning second or third careers later in life. Sees confidence as the biggest obstacle most aspiring entrepreneurs face. Finds the greatest joy in watching women overcome their own limiting beliefs. Believes personal growth is just as important as professional success. [00:10:00] Success Begins Before You Feel Ready Encourages students to stop waiting until they feel qualified. Reminds them that every successful designer started as a beginner. Focuses on consistent action instead of perfection. Teaches that courage grows through experience. [00:12:00] Choosing Authenticity Over Perfection Coaches entrepreneurs to build trust by showing up as themselves. Shares how one student overcame her fear of being visible online. That decision eventually led to a multi-year luxury design project. Says authenticity consistently creates deeper connections than polished marketing. [00:19:00] The Truth That Drew People In Shifted from sharing only beautiful interiors to sharing her real life. Began talking openly about divorce, menopause, family relationships, and personal struggles. Watched genuine conversations replace surface-level engagement. Created a community where people felt safe to be honest with one another. [00:25:00] The Relationship That Changed Everything Credits her therapist, Heather, with helping her confront the stories she believed about herself. Entered therapy expecting simple conversations but was challenged by firm boundaries and uncomfortable honesty. Realized she had spent years hiding behind humor, appearance, and achievement. Began replacing self-criticism with truth, vulnerability, and self-compassion. [00:30:00] Learning to Tell the Truth Practiced recognizing when humor was masking something deeper. Started speaking more honestly with herself and the people closest to her. Discovered that authenticity strengthened some relationships while changing others. Says telling the truth became the foundation for the life she wanted to build. [00:33:00] Creating a Community Built on Vulnerability Built a design school where students formed lasting friendships and business partnerships. Fostered an environment where conversations extended beyond design into fear, purpose, and personal growth. Credits Heather's influence for helping her create a culture rooted in honesty and trust. Believes vulnerability gave others permission to become themselves. [00:35:30] The Ripple Effect of Courage Shares the story of a student whose husband initially questioned her decision to attend the school. That same student went on to build a thriving business and transform her marriage. Encourages people to protect their confidence while they're building something new. Believes one person's courage can impact countless other lives. [00:38:00] Final Thoughts Invites aspiring interior designers to explore the Psychologie of Home Design School. Also works one-on-one with entrepreneurs and young adults searching for direction. Believes entrepreneurship is a lifestyle centered on freedom, creativity, and contribution. Leaves listeners with a simple reminder: the world only gets one version of you. KEY QUOTES "You've got to surround yourself with good people. People that have your back and don't wanna bring toxicity and negativity to you." - Kami Gray "I use humor to deflect hard things, and that I have never been vulnerable. I'm just hiding behind a veil of pretty hair and pretty clothes and humor to be my armor." - Kami Gray CONNECT WITH KAMI GRAY Website: https://www.psychologieofhome.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamigray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologieofhome Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Darkest Mysteries Online - The Strange and Unusual Podcast 2023
The Night We Realized Milligan's Market Would Never Let Us LeaveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dark-mysteries-unsolved-mysteries-forgotten-secrets-unanswered-questions--5684156/support.Darkest Mysteries Online
Graham Platner just torched an 11-minute video quitting the Maine Senate race — one month after winning the Democratic primary by 150,000 votes — and spent the whole thing blaming "oligarchs" and the establishment instead of the sexual assault accusation, Nazi tattoo, and "P hustle" dating-app posts that actually sank him. Even better: he accidentally admitted he was only using the Democratic Party's money and machine to run. And John Fetterman — the ONE Democrat who called Platner a "trash bag" from day one — took a victory lap on Fox News that has to be seen.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, Lady Landlords founder, Becky Nova…shares her personal journey to financial freedom through real estate investing and explains why defining your own "freedom number" is the key to building a life on your terms.After leaving a successful career in cancer research, experiencing business failure, and rebuilding her finances, Becky realized that intentionally acquiring rental properties could provide the passive income needed to replace a traditional paycheck.She walks listeners through how to calculate a personal freedom number, reverse-engineer real estate goals based on cash flow, and build a portfolio with purpose rather than chasing as many properties as possible. Connect with Lady Landlords here to learn more about how we can help scale your portfolio: https://lady-landlords.com/pd-chat-with-becky===
He Died... Then Realized Everything He Chased Was an Illusion
Full Video:https://youtu.be/ld4AfaR4Y_khttps://www.instagram.com/janeapplegathYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/4jqFLbiSpotify, iTunes and more. https://bit.ly/3Ey8bAWAN EMPOWERED WOMAN BELIEVES: WHATEVER HAPPENS, I WON'T LEAVE MYSELF.Some of life's hardest moments come to introduce you to the strength you didn't know you had.The gut punches. The heartbreak. The moments when you don't know which way is up.They can keep you stuck…Or they can become the moment you rise.For years, culture, and family patterns taughtTATIANA MILLER that SHE NEEDED SOMONE ELSE TO BE OKAY. THEN LIFE FORCED HER TO DISCOVER SOMETHING MORE POWERFUL:She could trust herself. She could hold herself. She could choose herself.And for the first time, she realized: “I AM ALL I NEED. I WILL BE OKAY.”That is the power of self-trust, resilience, independence, inner strength, healing, and personal transformation.Sometimes the greatest gift hidden inside your hardest experience is:
I Looked down and realized I was dead.
Darkest Mysteries Online - The Strange and Unusual Podcast 2023
The Day I Realized the Warehouse Was Blackmailing Us AllBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dark-mysteries-unsolved-mysteries-forgotten-secrets-unanswered-questions--5684156/support.Darkest Mysteries Online
Michael Vorenberg describes how Ulysses S. Grant found himself caught between the warring factions of the Johnsonadministration. After witnessing Johnson's disastrous "swing around the circle" tour, Grant realized the President was unfit for loyalty. Grant eventually sided with Secretary of War Stanton, facilitating his 1868 presidential run. (16)1896
Today's episode is about midlife shifts and ultimately saying goodbye an animal rescue in midlife. My guest is Amy Castro. Amy is a professional speaker, communication expert, and proud U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Gulf War. For more than 25 years, she's helped people communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and speak up without backing down. But her most powerful reinventions didn't happen on stage. They happened in the middle of real life. Learn More.
Have you ever worried so much about how you'd look in a swimsuit that you missed out on making memories and enjoying your vacation? If you're tired of believing the next five pounds will finally make you happy, confident, or at peace, this episode is your reminder that the freedom you've been looking for isn't found in your body. It's found in God. I'm sharing a personal story about a moment that completely changed my perspective on body image, gratitude, and what true freedom really looks like. And if you're ready to stop chasing another diet and start putting God first in your health, my new live Fit God's Way program begins July 8. I'd love for you to join me. Join Fit God's Way: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course IN THIS EPISODE The unexpected moment God used to change my perspective on body image. Why gratitude has the power to shift everything. How body image can quietly steal the moments that matter most. The difference between chasing a better body and experiencing true freedom. Practical encouragement to help you put God first in your health and everyday life. SCRIPTURES MENTIONED John 16:13 Matthew 6:33 Psalm 46:10 NEW HERE? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, download my free guide, Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life. Get it here: http://kimdolanleto.com/start SHARE THIS EPISODE If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. CONNECT WITH ME Website: https://www.kimdolanleto.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto Fit God's Way | Starts July 8: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course Free Guide: http://kimdolanleto.com/start Listen to more episodes: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast Remember, you are called, chosen, and set apart, and you were made to live God's way. With so much love, Kim Dolan Leto
“A wholehearted life begins with values. They are the ‘why' behind what we practice… while rules address behavior, values get to the heart of the matter.”—Melissa Helser, Cageless BirdsFriends, what values are quietly shaping your life? And why does it matter?Not simply the values you would claim or aspire to, but the values revealed by your attention, your habits, your relationships, your pace, your choices, and your responses to the circumstances of everyday life.Realized or not, values are always at work. They influence what we pursue, what we avoid, what we celebrate, what we tolerate, and ultimately who we are becoming. They shape the culture of our homes, our friendships, our communities, and our apprenticeship to Jesus.In this next episode of the Become Good Soil Foundations Series, we continue our exploration of the core values that have emerged over decades of personal and communal formation. These are not values we have mastered. Rather, they are values that continue to challenge us, expose us, encourage us, and call us deeper into the life of the Kingdom.The invitation of the Gospel is not merely to adopt new ideas, but to become a certain kind of person. And that becoming takes place through the ordinary circumstances of our lives, the relationships we steward, the habits we cultivate, and the small acts of faithfulness we offer by day and by decade.As you listen, we invite you to become curious. What values are forming you? Where might the Spirit be inviting you into deeper agreement with the life of Christ?Enter in with us as we consider the unhurried, relational and satisfying work of participating with God in His Kingdom rooting deep within.It's all been prologue. The best is yet to come.For the Kingdom,Morgan & Cherie
Gene Zannetti talks with North Carolina state champion Jacob Hudgins about two confusing midseason losses that pushed him to start mindset training just weeks before states, how playing it too safe and trying to protect an undefeated record actually cost him those matches, how staying calm while sensing his opponents were uptight gave him a clear edge at the state tournament, and his decision to continue wrestling at Lander University.Timestamps:1:29 - Started the season undefeated, then lost two matches that blew his mind2:30 - Realized late in the season he needed mindset training before states3:29 - Playing it too safe to protect an undefeated record cost him those losses4:09 - The tools that helped: a consistent routine, chewing gum, and a cross on his shoe6:19 - State tournament: staying calm and relaxed while noticing opponents were uptight7:50 - Committing to continue wrestling in college at Lander University9:23 - Working with his mindset coach to fix getting tired in third periods10:56 - Extra conditioning work: getting his mile under six minutes and two and a half extra hours a week
Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/30/26): John Kass & Jeff Carlin are back this week to dive into what the current state of American culture means to the rest of the world, how failures that stack up when we elect/hire/listen to unqualified leaders, and a stack of questions from listeners. Plus, Kasso is VERY confident the […]
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.
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The Pandemic was nearly half a decade ago now, but its impact on our societal norms have been undeniable, and still impact our lives today in ways we don't often consider. In today's free-wheeling, chaotic Friday edition of 'Will Cain Country,' Will and The Crew dive into the lingering symptoms of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the rise of work-from-home jobs to the disappearance of the handshake.Plus, they take a look at more of Joy Reid's shameless race-grifting, this time directed towards New York Knick's owner James Dolan, the fallout from a viral clip of a now-former JP Morgan DEI executive vandalizing a Knicks themed trash can, and Shaq's unshakeable belief in the flat earth conspiracy theory.Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: Watch Will Cain Country!Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Download Our Free PDF: 5 Habits You NEED To Break If You're Retired https://bit.ly/43zND3C After 60, what really matters in life? In this episode, we share the three most important lessons that shape a meaningful retirement. These lessons are not about money but about how to live with health, joy, and purpose in your discovery years. You will learn why physical wellness is the foundation for everything, how to strengthen and repair relationships that lift you up, and how to use your new freedom to avoid drifting and instead create structure, purpose, and fulfillment every day. If you have ever asked yourself questions like: • How do I stay active and healthy after 60 • How do I make new friends in retirement • How do I find purpose without a career This video is for you. We give you practical strategies and real stories from our journey to help you thrive after 60.#retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home https://learn.retirementtransformed.com/downsizing-guide-optin USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are copyrighted and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.
Seth and Sean discuss what the guys on the Athletic Football Show had to say when looking at what happened to CJ Stroud throughout the course of last season, Brandon Aiyuk continuing to post social media videos dissing the 49ers, and Schefter reporting that Joey Bosa is likely done in the NFL.
Seth and Sean dive into some of what Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman had to lay out about CJ Stroud, his concussion and the Texans offense at various points last season. Then discuss Brandon Aiyuk continuing to rail against the 49ers on social media.
This episode features Christian Williams, owner of Sugo Italian Restaurant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and a Ben E. Keith team member with a background spanning serving, food distribution sales at Sysco, and over a decade leading digital marketing for a global manufacturer. Christian traces his path from a $4.25/hour Subway job through eight years of serving to opening Sugo three years ago, and he's refreshingly candid about how little he understood restaurant ownership until he was "behind the checkbook" himself. The conversation digs into what actually separates surviving restaurants from failing ones today: ruthlessly protecting your time by automating the back office (scheduling, food costing) so you can focus on what grows the business, deeply understanding your local demographic, building authentic influencer and ambassador marketing, and constantly adapting your offerings, like Sugo's wildly popular "girl dinner", to solve real customer problems around price, portion size, and experience. It's a practical, energetic master class in modern restaurant marketing wrapped in an honest discussion of how hard the business has become.Ten Key Takeaways for Restaurant Owners1. You don't understand ownership until you're behind the checkbook. Christian was a top-three Sysco salesperson and a marketing executive, yet opening Sugo forced him to call former customers and apologize—every assumption about "the cheaper green bean" gets reevaluated once you're writing the checks.2. It's a business of pennies, and you can tank it fast. Even a restaurant doing millions in revenue can be sunk quickly by staff and operators who don't appreciate how small decisions compound.3. Automate the back office so you can work on the business. Use systems for scheduling and food costing (he named Schedulefly and Margin Edge) so you're not nickel-and-diming invoices by hand—your time belongs on growth, not data entry.4. Know your demographic better than anything else. In a college town that's 56% female, Sugo targets accordingly. In a rural meat-and-three town, stop trying to sell filet. The more you misread your audience, the more you struggle.5. Solve real customer problems with your menu. "Girl dinner"—small portions of pasta, salad, and fries plus a drink for $20—simultaneously solved price sensitivity, portion fatigue (including the GLP-1 effect), and the desire for a shareable experience.6. People buy the experience, not just the food. Guests come for "girl dinner" or to connect with friends, not for any single dish. Eye contact, a smile, reading the room, and genuine attention now matter more than ever.7. Influencer and ambassador marketing is the highest-ROI lever available. Comp a meal for micro-influencers, build relationships with sorority social chairs and event planners, and run an ambassador program where students promote you for a gift card. One mom's organic video hit 60,000 views.8. Authenticity is currency—kill the scripted content. Polished "look at my chicken parm" posts fall flat. Real, organic, unscripted reviews move the needle; fake influencer content is wasted money.9. If you're chasing, you're losing. Copycats piled onto "girl dinner" and failed; Sugo had already evolved it into pasta flights. Lead and keep innovating rather than ripping off competitors.10. Turn every problem into an opportunity—and lean into being local. Sports betting eating into spend? Run tournament specials and watch parties. Chains have scale, but they can't replicate intimate local knowledge—that's the independent's unbeatable advantage.
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Before we get into it, a quick favor. We're working on making the podcast better for you and we'd love your feedback. If you have 2 minutes, please fill out our podcast survey: forms.gle/JnJQUZR9Pt7d7fvG7 What if your child has been listening, understanding, and forming thoughts the whole time, and you just didn't know how to hear them? In this conversation, J. Brad Britton sits down with Jon to share the story of his son Sam, who was diagnosed with autism as a child and told by experts that he would never progress mentally past the level of a young kid. For years, that's how the family treated Sam. They loved him. They respected him. But they had no idea what was actually going on inside. Then one day, J. Brad and his wife Paulette walked into a symposium and watched a 17-year-old non-speaker spell out a fully aware, fully present sentence on a letter board. Everything they thought they knew about their son was wrong. This episode is about what J. Brad learned when he finally discovered Sam's voice. It's about apraxia, the disorder where the brain works fine but the body refuses to cooperate. It's about the gap between what experts said about Sam and what Sam was actually thinking the whole time. It's about a father confronting the shame, regret, and humility of realizing he had underestimated his own son for years. And it's about the book he and Sam co-authored, Real Words With Sam, which is now changing how other families see their non-speaking kids. This one will land for any father, whether your child has special needs or not. The conversation goes deep on what it actually means to listen to your child, to believe in your child, and to never assume you know what they're capable of. If you'd like a free copy of J. Brad's book, here's how. Write a review of this episode, screenshot it, and email it to team@frontrowdads.com with your name and US mailing address. We'll send you a copy of Real Words With Sam as a thank you. What you'll hear in this conversation: → Why J. Brad believed the experts for years and what finally cracked that open → The symposium that changed everything and the 17-year-old who started it all → What apraxia actually is and why so many non-speaking kids are misunderstood → The day Sam answered his first open-ended question and what he said → Why J. Brad calls writing this book the hardest thing he's ever done → What Sam has spelled about his dad, his life, and his impact on others → The shame, regret, and humility of realizing you've underestimated your own child → What this experience has taught J. Brad about listening, presence, and connection → Why this story matters for every father, regardless of their kid's circumstances Connect with J. Brad and Sam: Website: realwordswithsam.com Book: Real Words With Sam (available on Amazon and Audible)
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.
Megan and Jeni dive into one of the most iconic Disney Channel series of all time: That's So Raven. They cover the behind the scenes of how the show almost starred someone surprising, what happened to every cast member after the show ended (including which one got surgery because of the role and which one is still feuding with Disney on TikTok), and they recap the pilot episode that started it all.Follow us on social!Instagram: @whatwerewatchingpod TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod
What if the most important business introduction of your life happened in a middle seat at 30,000 feet? In this episode, Carrie Waible, founder of CW and Co., shares a career that reads like a map of New York City's most iconic moments. Star-studded galas, Nobu's 20th anniversary, Donna Summer and John Legend at the Beacon Theater, Robert De Niro's charity events, and a 20-year client relationship that started with a phone call she almost said no to. None of it would have happened without a stranger on a plane named Stan Heath, a first boss named Tony who saw something in her before she did, and a client named Thomas who told a 26-year-old she should start her own company. She did. Twenty years later she is still at it and still evolving. [00:04:00] What She Does and Who She Serves Runs CW and Co., a full service marketing and production company Started in 2004 producing nonprofit galas and celebrity events in New York Has worked with some clients for 10 to 20 years [00:05:00] From Events to Full Service Marketing Was churning out 12 major events a year with a team burning out A dear team member said she didn't want this to be her life Started shifting toward full service marketing and content production [00:07:30] The Client Who Gave Her the Best Advice An old client named Charlie took her to lunch when she first started out He told her: keep putting yourself in front of people and do a good job He also said at 26: lean into your PR talents; that's what will carry you She didn't fully hear it until years later when the pivot became necessary [00:10:30] What Inspires Her: People Gets her energy entirely from people; not one cup of coffee a day Feels most present when directing videos, producing events, or in the field If she is connecting with people and doing meaningful work, she feels amazing [00:11:30] Client Impact: Nobu and a Charter School Network Helped Nobu transition from a 190-seat Tribeca restaurant to a global brand without losing its heart Helped nonprofits raise what adds up to billions of dollars over the years Spoke at a charter school career day; a student asked what inspires her; she said: you do [00:19:00] The Relationship That Started Everything: Stan Heath Was flying to New York to visit friends after graduating college Got into conversation with a stranger named Stan Heath in the middle seat He said PR was her fit; his ex-business partner Tony was hiring Stan faxed her resume; she had a meeting that same weekend [00:21:30] Tony: The First Boss Who Changed Her Life Tony offered her the job after watching her work a fashion industry event He needed to see how she moved before making the offer New York clicked immediately; she has never left That first job eventually led her back to PR and to starting her own company [00:23:00] Thomas: The Client Who Told Her to Start Her Own Business A former client told her: anywhere you go, people will just ask for Carrie Waible anyway Within weeks he offered her a live event six weeks from his nonprofit's biggest fundraiser She started the company at 26 to take on that first event That night on the event floor confirmed she had found where she belonged [00:25:30] Cathy: The Referral That Led to Robert De Niro A past client named Cathy called to pass on a piece of business she couldn't take She was stern: my reputation is on the line too; I need to know you're ready The event was a star-studded benefit at the Beacon Theater with Donna Summer and John Legend The after party was at Nobu; that relationship kept growing for five to six years [00:28:30] Raven: The 20-Year Client Relationship Her first VP at her first New York job called when Carrie started her agency Asked her to do PR for the New York Boat Show; Carrie almost said no That one job opened the door to recreational boating, now one of her biggest business streams The National Marine Manufacturers Association has been a client for 20 years [00:31:30] Venice 2021: The Trip That Cracked Everything Open Was invited to manage VIPs and heads of state at a humanitarian event in Venice Went alone with only a local assistant; no team, no safety net Realized she didn't need a multimillion-dollar agency; she needed to love the work every day From that moment she began more fully embodying her gifts and what she really wanted [00:34:30] Final Word: Just Connect People find relationship building daunting; just extend a smile, a word, a handshake Trust your gut about who feels right; the spidey sense gets sharper over time Those small connections build into things you could never have imagined KEY QUOTES "Keep putting yourself in front of people and do a good job, because no one ever wants to change who they're working with if they don't have to." - Charlie, as shared by Carrie Waible "I get my energy from people. Not one cup of coffee." - Carrie Waible "You have nothing to lose. Those things build and build into something that you just could never imagine." - Carrie Waible CONNECT WITH CARRIE WAIBLE Website: https://www.cwandco.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-waible-658b972 Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mystery at Barcelona Airport: A Detective Dream Realized Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aeroport Internacional de Barcelona bullia d'activitat.En: L'aeroport Internacional de Barcelona was buzzing with activity.Ca: Els viatgers anaven i tornaven per les portes mentre de fons ressonaven anuncis en català, castellà i anglès.En: Travelers were coming and going through the gates while announcements in català, Spanish, and English resonated in the background.Ca: L'aroma de l'espresso flotava des de les cafeteries properes, i les banderes i decoracions vibrants anunciaven la propera festa de Sant Joan.En: The aroma of espresso wafted from the nearby cafes, and vibrant flags and decorations announced the upcoming Sant Joan festival.Ca: Jordi, un vigilant de seguretat de l'aeroport, somiava en ser detectiu.En: Jordi, an airport security guard, dreamed of being a detective.Ca: Avui, el seu somni es va fer una mica més real.En: Today, his dream became a bit more real.Ca: Al centre de la terminal, un misteriós sac va aparèixer sol, sense companyia.En: In the center of the terminal, a mysterious bag appeared alone, without company.Ca: Els passatgers miraven amb desconfiança la bossa sense vigilància.En: Passengers gazed distrustfully at the unattended bag.Ca: La tensió augmentava.En: The tension was mounting.Ca: Laia, una viatgera nerviosa que tornava a casa després d'un llarg programa d'estudis a l'estranger, es fixà en la bossa.En: Laia, a nervous traveler returning home after a long study program abroad, noticed the bag.Ca: Intentava mantenir la calma, però no podia evitar sentir-se una mica inquieta.En: She tried to remain calm but couldn't help feeling a bit uneasy.Ca: Entre la multitud, Marcel, un pilot experimentat, acabava d'aterrar després d'un llarg vol intercontinental.En: Among the crowd, Marcel, an experienced pilot, had just landed after a long intercontinental flight.Ca: Jordi sentia que aquest moment era perfecte per demostrar el seu talent investigatiu.En: Jordi felt that this moment was perfect to demonstrate his investigative talent.Ca: Va observar els passatgers, especialment aquells que s'acostaven al sac.En: He observed the passengers, especially those approaching the bag.Ca: Va consultar els horaris dels vols.En: He checked the flight schedules.Ca: Tenia una intuïció.En: He had a hunch.Ca: Va seguir la gent al seu voltant.En: He followed the people around him.Ca: Hi havia alguna cosa que el va fer sospitar que el sac deixat podia pertànyer a algú recent arribat.En: There was something that made him suspect the abandoned bag might belong to someone who had just arrived.Ca: Els seus instints el portaren cap a Marcel, el pilot.En: His instincts led him to Marcel, the pilot.Ca: Jordi, amb tacte, es va acostar a Marcel.En: Jordi, tactfully, approached Marcel.Ca: "Senyor, disculpi", va dir.En: "Sir, excuse me," he said.Ca: "Aquest sac és seu pel que sembla.En: "This bag seems to be yours."Ca: " Marcel es va sorprendre.En: Marcel was surprised.Ca: Va mirar el sac, va veure la seva identificació allà dins.En: He looked at the bag and saw his identification inside.Ca: En efecte, era seu.En: Indeed, it was his.Ca: A més, hi havia un regal embolicat, una sorpresa per a Laia, amiga de la família.En: Moreover, there was a wrapped gift, a surprise for Laia, a family friend.Ca: "Això és per tu!En: "This is for you!"Ca: ", va dir Marcel amb un gran somriure, mentre Laia s'acostava.En: said Marcel with a big smile as Laia approached.Ca: Laia, alleujada, va sospirar profundament i va agafar el regal amb agraïment.En: Laia, relieved, sighed deeply and took the gift with gratitude.Ca: La situació es va desfer de tensió.En: The situation defused its tension.Ca: Els viatgers van continuar el seu camí i l'ambient va recuperar l'alegria prèvia a la festa de Sant Joan.En: Travelers continued on their way and the atmosphere regained the joy leading up to the Sant Joan festival.Ca: Jordi havia demostrat la seva capacitat.En: Jordi had demonstrated his capability.Ca: Havia resolt el misteri amb calma i precisió.En: He had solved the mystery calmly and accurately.Ca: El seu supervisor li va fer una picada d'ull d'aprovació.En: His supervisor gave him a wink of approval.Ca: A partir d'aquest moment, Jordi es va sentir més segur en el seu paper.En: From that moment on, Jordi felt more confident in his role.Ca: Va tornar a la seva tasca de vigilar, però amb una confiança renovada que faria que el seu proper somni, el de ser un gran detectiu, estigués cada dia més a prop.En: He returned to his task of watching over, but with a renewed confidence that his next dream, that of being a great detective, was getting closer every day. Vocabulary Words:buzzing: bulliatraveler: el viatger / la viatgeraannouncement: l'anunciaroma: l'aromadecoration: la decoracióupcoming: proper / properafestival: la festaguard: el vigilantdetective: el detectiudream: el somnimysterious: misteriós / misteriosabag: la bossa / el sactense: tens / tensauneasy: inquiet / inquietacrowd: la multitudpilot: el pilotintuition: la intuïcióhunch: la intuïcióinstinct: l'instintrelieved: alleujat / alleujadatactfully: amb tactegift: el regalwrapped: embolicat / embolicadasigh: el sospirgratitude: l'agraïmentdefuse: desfercapability: la capacitatsupervisor: el supervisorwink: la picada d'ullconfidence: la confiança
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Send us Fan MailEpisode SummaryEver stared down a brutal math question on the Series 65 or 66 exam, sweating bullets, with nothing but a cheap, plastic four-function calculator in your hand? You are not alone.In this deep dive, we reveal why that basic calculator is actually your secret weapon. We pull back the curtain on how to completely demystify the math questions on your FINRA and NASAA licensing exams. The secret? Conceptual understanding over rote calculation. The test writers aren't testing your ability to run complex polynomial equations; they want to know if you comprehend the underlying mechanisms of finance.We break down the absolute must-know formulas, historical shortcuts, and mechanical traps that trip up candidates on test day.
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What if one celebrity client could permanently change the trajectory of your entire career? In this episode, Dr. Catrise Austin, celebrity dentist turned brand authority strategist, shares how a bold move at a New York restaurant in the 1990s launched a career that would land her in hip hop history. She introduced herself to Isaac Hayes over dinner, became his dentist, went to the Oscars and Grammys, got a publicist through a barter deal, and eventually transformed Cardi B's smile on national television. The Cardi B episode aired as a season premiere on Love and Hip Hop, the song Bodak Yellow went number one, and TMZ ran the story. Her business tripled overnight. What she built over 30 years wasn't just a celebrity dental practice. It was a masterclass in how relationships compound when you protect them the way most people protect money. [00:04:20] What She Does and Who She Serves Brand authority strategist helping entrepreneurs become the go-to in their industries Uses the FAME Formula to help clients climb the authority ladder Works across dental, medical, corporate, and entrepreneurial spaces [00:05:20] How She Got Here Two years after dental school, moved to New York and started networking Hit comedy clubs in the 90s and befriended a young Kevin Hart and Tracy Morgan Comedians opened for music acts; she started meeting people in the music industry Realized she could be the dentist to the stars and started passing out flyers at celebrity hotspots [00:07:40] The Night That Started Everything: Isaac Hayes Walked up to Isaac Hayes at P. Diddy's restaurant and gave him her elevator pitch He had never seen a dentist like her; he invited her to sit down for dinner She left with his phone number and his promise to become her first celebrity client That one bold move launched her career as a celebrity dentist [00:11:00] What Isaac Did Next Sent his assistant to vet her office before committing Once convinced, put her in his entourage and took her to the Oscars and Grammys Introduced her to Denzel Washington's wife, who gave her a home phone number she was too scared to call Encouraged her to get a publicist; her mom had a card for Eddie Murphy's publicist Terri Williams [00:13:00] The Publicist Who Changed the Game: Renee Foster Terri Williams loved the story but charged $50,000 a month; she referred her to Renee Foster Renee didn't have a dentist; they bartered services In exchange for cleanings, Renee got her on the Today Show and Good Morning America That third-party visibility put her on the map in a way self-promotion never could [00:15:40] What Inspires Her: The Power of a Smile Had terrible teeth growing up; her mom sacrificed as a single parent to get her braces Wearing braces for a year changed her confidence completely and made her want to become a dentist Seeing a smile transformation and knowing firsthand how it feels is the greatest feeling in dentistry The smile is your business card, your mood ring, and the first thing people notice about you [00:19:20] The Relationship That Etched Her in History: Mona Scott-Young Music executive Mona Scott-Young managed P. Diddy, LL Cool J, Missy Elliott, and 50 Cent They bonded after receiving an award together; Mona sent her the biggest music acts of the era Each high-profile referral added credibility and trust with the general public Fast forward to 2016: Mona was producing Love and Hip Hop on VH1 [00:21:40] Cardi B and the Billboard Number One Cardi B joined Love and Hip Hop with a big personality but teeth she was constantly mocked for Because of her relationship with Mona, Dr. Austin got the call to do the smile makeover The transformation aired as the season premiere and Cardi later referenced it in Bodak Yellow The song hit number one on Billboard; TMZ ran the story and her business tripled overnight [00:25:40] How She Protects Relationship Capital People constantly ask her to introduce them to Cardi B; she never asks Cardi for anything Her rule: only make introductions that further the relationship with both parties She lost friends over refusing to make introductions; she has no regrets Treat clients like family; that is the foundation of everything she has built [00:31:20] Client Impact: Omarosa's Mother Omarosa insisted her New York dentist fly to California to do her mother's smile makeover for a Discovery Channel show Her mother's teeth needed significant work; Dr. Austin coordinated four additional dentists Any Beverly Hills dentist could have done it; Omarosa's loyalty to their relationship made it happen Giving someone's mother a confident smile was one of the greatest honors of her career [00:35:00] Final Word: Bring Back the Personal Touch Learned from Terri Williams's book The Personal Touch to go beyond digital communication Pick up the phone, write a personal note, send a postcard when traveling The small things nobody else is doing anymore are what make you stand out Honor your clients; treat them like family and they will never leave KEY QUOTES "You don't have to be the best at what you do to get the opportunities. Sometimes it's the best known that gets all the opportunities." - Dr. Catrise Austin "I am so protective of the relationship I don't ask for anything. If I asked her for something, she would know this is a big deal, because I don't ask." - Dr. Catrise Austin CONNECT WITH DR. CATRISE AUSTIN Website: https://www.celebritybrandingusa.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-catrise-austin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebritybrandingusa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCatriseAustin Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Former Gnostic and researcher Seth Licklighter joins JT Follows JC for a deep discussion on astral projection, New Age deception, simulation theory, demonic influence, MK Ultra, false memories, and the hidden dangers of spirit realm practices. Seth shares his personal testimony of leaving occult and New Age practices behind after years of out-of-body experiences, meditation, and spiritual experimentation. Together, JT and Seth explore how modern culture, media, psychedelics, and occult teachings may be conditioning people toward spiritual deception.@SpiritRealmShenanigans! Official: Instagram, X | LinktreeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jt-s-mix-tape--6579902/support.Please support our sponsor Modern Roots Life: https://modernrootslife.com/?bg_ref=rVWsBoOfcFPatreon: https://patreon.com/JT_Follows_JC?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJESUS SAID THERE WOULD BE HATERS: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/mens-shirts/JT's Hats: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/hats/Coaching Program: https://www.echoesoftruthnetwork.com/joinTelegram Group: https://t.me/jtsmixtape
Key TakeawaysPrivate money + confidenceRay rebuilt after 2009 by using private capital from friends/family and backing it with confidence and a clear story.Buy cheap, cash-flowing assetsSingle-family play: buy well below rebuild cost, add light renos, and rent Section 8 for strong cash flow.Principle carries forward: hard to lose if you buy under value.Why exit 100 SFRsHeadaches and damage from low-end tenants scaled with door count.Commercial/triple-net tenants maintain the space and see it as part of their brand.Early commercial winsFirst commercial: $30k office with $80k in liens, made workable via city lien-relief program.Realized niche opportunity in turnkey restaurant/first-gen spaces → higher rents, strong demand.How he picks markets/locationsFollows directional growth and “vibe” by driving day/night.Buys one street off the main corridor for better pricing + similar zoning.Watches zoning meetings and parking/transit changes to front-run value jumps.Renovation & risk lessonsAlways add 20–30% contingency on value-add deals.Fully vet tenant equipment + code requirements (his tenant's oven added ~$50k in surprise work).Best “first commercial deal” for SFR ownersStart with a small office / multi-tenant office (possibly occupy one suite).Use it to build bank credibility and learn commercial without jumping straight into a big, complex project.
Edward J. Larson explains that George Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights while Washington realized he must preserve his army through retreat. The revolution shifted toward establishing independent state governments based on popular sovereignty. (12/16)1850
After the Knicks' historic comeback against Cleveland, Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber hear from fans who admitted they turned the game off before witnessing one of the wildest finishes in franchise history. From people waking up shocked by the final score to fans refusing to turn the game back on out of superstition, the emotional roller coaster of the night becomes part of the story surrounding this unforgettable Garden moment. Evan and Tiki also discuss why this Knicks team feels mentally tougher than past versions, how playoff scars may finally be turning into championship level resilience, and the defining plays that shifted the game late. Plus, they break down Cleveland's collapse, Donovan Mitchell disappearing down the stretch, and the exact moments where belief inside Madison Square Garden completely changed.
– Happy Memorial Day – A WARM DHU welcome to Kevin Warsh – good luck fella, you are going to need it sir. – The new transient inflation. – Another BOARD? These guys like to make exclusive clubs… PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - Happy Memorial Day - A WARM DHU welcome to Kevin Warsh - good luck fella, you are going to need it - The new transient inflation - Another BOARD? These guys like to make exclusive clubs... Markets - Starting to come in a bit..... - Yield curve steepening - potential for a hike over cuts - YIELDS! - Fuels running low - we have the list OH MY... - The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has surged to around 5.14%, putting it at its highest level since the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis - Bets are pricing in the increasingly possibility of it reaching 5.5% to 6%, which would mark the highest levels since late 1999 - 30-Year mortgage near 6.35% (average) - DOWN from 6.91% at start of 2026 30-Year Yield Bored of Boards - The Board of Peace - remember that one? That was established in 2025 with 15+ countries that pitched in $1 billion for permanent seat - Indefinitely chaired by President Trump, the governing board is a mix of U.S. officials and prominent American businessmen. - So much for the peace part of that.... - Now we hear about the Board of Investment ---The US and China are discussing a mechanism for fast-tracking some Chinese investment deals and a reduction in tariffs on non-critical goods. - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned a "Board of Investment" that will be responsible for investment in non-sensitive areas. - The idea of the "Board of Investment" is to have a mechanism that could allow deals that wouldn't need to be referred to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. - In other words - working outside of the established channels that primary function is to determine whether these transactions pose risks to U.S. national security. IRAN - On and off as usual - Cancelled a scheduled bombing? - President Trump speaking with reporters says he will know "soon" if U.S. needs to give Iran another big hit; says Gulf states are helping with negotiations; says Iran keeps agreeing to things and changing their mind; says Iran has 2-3 days to make a deal - This is the parental attempt to manupluate a child - I am going to count to THREE.... 1-2-3-4-5-6 China Trip - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday that the U.S. and China “will have clashes and even conflicts” if the long-standing issue of Taiwan's independence is mishandled. - Speaking just ahead of Trump, Xi noted the global attention on the meeting, and said a major question for the two countries was whether they could avoid the “Thucydides Trap,” according to an official English translation of his remarks broadcast by CCTV. - The Thucydides Trap refers to how tensions historically between a rising and ruling power have often resulted in a war. Some Observations - Veggie Prices are off the charts --- Cauliflower $9, Carrots $6 small bag (not organic) - - Favorite produce store noticed things going bad.... Realized that people are not buying stuff PPI Inflation - HOTTTTTTTT - Headline MoM: +1.4% - YoY: +6.0% - Core PPI (ex food & energy): about +1.0% MoM - Energy was a big part, but services also saw a large move - Highest monthly increase since march 2022 --- In reaction bonds are selling off - highest on 10 and 30 year since March 2024 (10 YR Broke above 4.65) Outbreak - An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization - 80 deaths were attributed to the disease. - Outbreak does not meet pandemic criteria, WHO says - Eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases - At least six Americans in the DRC have been exposed to the Ebola virus, with three exposures deemed high risk WHAT? - One of the highest margin foods, pizza and pasta - Domino's Pizza, is among the pizza giants whose franchisees have filed for bankruptcy - Papa Johns: We have identified approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America that are not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively transfer sales to a nearby restaurant - Pizza Hut, which also hasn't filed for bankruptcy (YET) , won't be left out of closings as the company's parent Yum! Brands in February said that it would close 250 underperforming locations as part of its Hut Forward plan in the first half of 2026. - PZZA down 65% over the past 5 years - The Papa John's board formally ousted founder and former CEO John "Papa" John" Schnatter in a series of steps culminating in July 2018 and March 2019 BONDS - Yields Spiking - U.S. Treasury yields spiked on Friday following a week of messy inflation data and as traders looked to price interest rate policy under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. - The yield on the 30-year bond jumped nearly 11 basis points to yield 5.121%, the highest since May 22, 2025, and nearing the highest since October 2023. - Japanese long-term bond yields have surged to multi-decade highs, with the 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) hitting 2.8%—its highest level since October 1996 M&A Utilities - U.S. power companies NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced a plan to merge on Monday in a $66.8 billion deal that ?will form one of the world's largest electric utilities during an expansion of energy-intensive data centers to support artificial intelligence. - The all-stock transaction, which is pending ?regulatory approvals, is one of the largest-ever energy mergers. - Industry consolidation - -- This year, AES Corp agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and Swedish ?private-equity firm EQT AB for $33.4 billion. ---- That followed Constellation Energy's $16 billion deal with Calpine and Blackstone's $11.5 billion deal for TXNM Energy last year. SOYBEANS - Trump's visit to China yielded little in the way of anything - The United States expects China to sign up to buy "double-digit billions" worth of U.S. farm goods following a summit between Presidents Donald ?Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on ?Friday. - Greer noted the 25 million metric ton per year soybean deal agreed last October and said the U.S. also expects to "see an agreement for double-digit billion purchases of ags over the next three years per year ?coming out of this visit." - Soybeans and other commodity prices moved higher on Monday as the news was disseminated. CHYNA Deals? - Looks like Boeing got an order of 200 more planes from China. ---- The problem is that was much less that was expected -- Boeing was down on the news. - Some murmurs about China buying more energy (oil, gas) from US - - - There was also something said about President Xi asking about the US intentions of Taiwan Bessent - Transitory - Even with recent inflation news universally bad, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects price pressures to ease soon, just in time for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to take over. -- Why are we listening to this crew? They have been wrong about everything - but say it with such confidence. - WAIT FOR IT...... - “I firmly believe that nothing is more transient than a supply shock, and we can, we can look through that, because before the Iranian conflict began, core inflation was coming down. - He noted that he sees substantial disinflation ahead ----- IF there is substantial disinflation that would be bad news as the economy will be slowing precipitously - could be problematic - so it is not clear what he is so excited about Earnings - NVDA is going to be position earnings Wednesday after the close - So far Semiconductor companies and storage companies have been saying that the orders keep flowing in and - Wall Street analysts project EPS of $1.78 on revenue of $79.2 billion, representing a year-over-year revenue increase of roughly 80%. Open AI - Musk - R0und 1- Musk looses on what looks to be a technicality - Perhaps jurors were miffed that he skipped closing arguments and went to China instead (to be the the Trump Posse) - Naturally he is already discussing appeal Even more Create Financing - Google (GOOG/GOOGL) and Blackstone (BX) are drawing significant investor attention following the announcement of TPU Cloud, a new U.S.-based joint venture designed to commercialize GOOG's Tensor Processing Unit infrastructure at greater scale. - The partnership underscores the accelerating arms race in AI infrastructure, while also highlighting how hyperscalers are increasingly turning to alternative financing structures to fund the enormous capital requirements tied to next-generation AI compute expansion. Fuel Shortages - In case anyone thought otherwise - the Straight is till closed. Fuel Running Low - India: Severe LPG (cooking gas) shortages, rationing in many areas - Pakistan & Bangladesh: Critical LPG and diesel shortages - Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia): Jet fuel & diesel shortages, flight cuts - South Korea & Taiwan: Tight jet fuel and refined product stocks - Europe (especially UK): Jet fuel critically low, risk of flight cancellations - Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, parts of East Africa): Jet fuel and import shortages - CUBA - OUT Cooking Fuel (LPG) Shortages - India: Severe shortages, long queues, rationing - Pakistan: Critical LPG shortage, heavy rationing - Bangladesh: Major shortages, price spikes - Nepal & Sri Lanka: Supply cuts, half-filled cylinders common - Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, etc.): Tight supplies and high prices - Africa: Sharp price increases, reduced affordability - Europe/US: Mostly higher prices, no major physical shortages Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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This episode starts with a story about peeing on himself… and somehow turns into a conversation about masculinity, emotional safety, relationships, and rebuilding love after loss. John records this one off the cuff from a coffee shop in Costa Rica and reflects on the traits he once saw as flaws, the surprising depth that can happen in men's groups, and a relationship question that's changing the way he shows up in marriage. He also shares why he believes some relationships need to “die” in order for something more honest to be rebuilt. In this episode: • Why impulsiveness and intensity may not be the problem • The question John asked a men's group: “How is your heart?” • How emotional safety changes the way men open up • Why some long-term relationships stop evolving • “What I need” vs “what the relationship needs” • Rebuilding a marriage after loss and change If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who's navigating growth, love, or reinvention. Follow the podcast for new episodes every week.
The 100-year search for dark matter began in 1922 with Dutch astronomer Jacobus Kapteyn, who was the first to use the term "dark matter" in a scientific paper. Kapteyn realized that the gravity of unseen matter must govern the motions of stars. His student, Jan Oort, later expanded on this by studying the vertical "up and down" motions of stars in the Milky Way to estimate the mass in the galactic plane. Fritz Zwicky provided a major breakthrough by observing the redshift of galaxies in the Coma cluster, concluding they moved too fast for visible mass to hold them together. Zwicky termed this missing mass "Dunkle Materie." These early pioneers identified a gravitational discrepancy—the "elephant in the universe"—that would define modern cosmology as scientists began hunting for what they could not see. (1/8)LAUNCHING 2026 RST