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So here's the thing. I know I talk a lot about reading. It's pretty important to me. But all week I've been trying to prepare a different podcast, one NOT about the uncrackable justification for choice reading. But recently I heard from several teachers over in CHSE about thriving reading programs they had going, only to get shut down by folks who felt like reading in class was a waste of time. And then I kind of ended up in a rabbit hole, as I am wont to do. It's like researching the justification for choice reading became my guilty pleasure, sucking up all my time. I listened to audiobooks on my walks, pored over research roundups and articles at the coffee shop, hit up the hammock with my Penny Kittle, and stared and stared and stared at the growing evidence mounting in my endless Google doc of notes. The evidence is clear. The need for help for kids who don't read, don't like reading, and don't want to read is great. And yet STILL we are prioritizing reading snippets and drilling for tests to "improve" our readers' reading. I want you to have the information you need to fight. So here I am. Again. Despite my efforts to focus on something else this week. Let's dig deep. Illustration for The Cycles I share in this episode: The Infographic I mentioned: Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!  Sources: Amato, Jarred. (2024). Just Read It. Corwin. Atwell, Nancie. (2007). The Reading Zone. Scholastic. Aukerman, M. & Schuldt, L. (2021). "What Matters Most? Toward a Robust and Socially Just Science of Reading." Reading Research Quarterly, 56(S1) pp. S85–S103 | doi:10.1002/rrq.40 Bains, A., Spaulding, C., Ricketts, J., & Krishnan, S. (2026). Providing choice enhances reading motivation. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (2006), 79(4), 959–970. https://doi.org/10.1177/17470218251370916 Bishop, Rudine Sims. "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors." Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom. Vo. 6, No. 3, Summer 1990. https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Accessed November 2, 2025. Briceño, Allison and Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica. (2022). Conscious Classrooms. PD Essentials. Bridges, Lois. (2018). The Joy and Power of Reading: A Summary of Research and Expert Opinion. Scholastic. Chavez, Felicia. (2021) The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books. Elley, W. B. (2000). The Potential of Book Floods for Raising Literary Levels. International Review of Education, 46(3–4), 233–255. Gallagher, Kelly. (2009). Readicide: How Schools are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It. Routledge. Kerkhoff, Shea. (2026). Adolescent Literacy: Integrating the Sciences of Reading and Writing in Grades 4-12. Bloomsbury Academic. Kittle, Penny. (2013). Book Love. Heinneman. Miller, Donalyn and Susan Kelley. (2013). Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits. Jossey-Bass. Morgan, Denise N., & Wagner, Christopher W. (2013). "What's the Catch?" Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 56(8), 659–667 doi: 10.1002/JAAL.193 National Endowment for the Arts. (2007, November). To Read or Not to Read. O'Grady, R. J. (2025). The reading renaissance: Reimagining literacy practices in secondary English education. ENGLISH IN EDUCATION. https://doi.org/10.1080/04250494.2025.2567939 Wilhelm, J. D. (2016). Recognising the power of pleasure: What engaged adolescent readers get from their free-choice reading, and how teachers can leverage this for all. Australian Journal of Language & Literacy, 39(1), 30. Willingham, Daniel. (2021). Why Don't Kids Like School? Jossey-Bass. 2nd Ed. (Audiobook)  

The numbers are starting to roll in, and whether or not Philly cashed in on the summer festivities is a mixed bag. But Host Trenae Nuri, senior producer Abby Fritz, and Eric Marsh, director of The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, agree that the energy was electric. They also discuss the ongoing litigation that could shape how drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians share the road. Also, if you have some ideas for Market East, city planners are all ears at a new storefront pop-up.  We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Our Tuesday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival tops 500,000 visitors, generates estimated $770M impact The Eagles and Phillies boost business more than the World Cup did, Philly bar owners say Win, lose or draw: A breakdown of Philly's experience as a World Cup host CHOP doctor honored at Rittenhouse memorial 2 years after she was fatally struck by a drunk driver  Philly court declines to let city resume work on Pine and Spruce Bike Lanes New Market East engagement center is one more step toward corridor redevelopment Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Philadelphia Union Fitler Club 

Outline and Show NotesShow Title: Reimagining Leadership in the Age of AI with Jerry AlmendarezTeaser (written by Claude ai):Today's episode tackles a question that should make every one of us a little uncomfortable: why do our school systems keep working harder without getting meaningfully better results? My guest has spent more than 30 years wrestling with that question — first as a classroom teacher, then as Superintendent of Santa Ana Unified, leading over 41,000 students and 5,000 staff. Jerry Almendarez learned that real change doesn't come from piling on more programs — it comes from rethinking how leaders make decisions, build relationships, and see what's coming before it arrives. Now, through Creative Futures Collaborative, Jerry works with superintendents and executive teams to redesign how leadership systems actually process information — using artificial intelligence not to add another tool to the pile, but to help leaders think clearer, connect deeper, and act earlier. If you've ever felt buried by the pace of decisions you're asked to make, this conversation is for you. Stick around — we're about to get into how intelligence should move before it ever reaches governance.Sponsor Spot 1:As a teacher or administrator, you're already juggling a hundred moving parts — and planning a student trip can feel like adding one more full-time job.That's why I want to tell you about Kaleidoscope Adventures. They've specialized in educational travel for more than three decades, and they understand what it takes to run a trip that's organized, safe, and genuinely valuable for students.They take care of everything — planning, coordination, and the behind-the-scenes details — so you can focus on the experience.If student travel is on your radar, Kaleidoscope Adventures is ready to help you travel beyond expectations.Show IntroGuest Bio (edited by Claude.ai)Jerry Almendarez is a former superintendent and founder of Creative Futures Collaborative, where he works with superintendents and executive leadership teams to redesign leadership systems for the age of artificial intelligence. With more than 30 years in public education, including serving as Superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District, Jerry led a system of over 41,000 students and 5,000 staff. His experience revealed that meaningful change is not driven by more programs, but by fundamentally rethinking how leaders make decisions, build relationships, and anticipate the future. During his tenure, Jerry led large-scale system transformation efforts, including the expansion of digital learning and the integration of artificial intelligence into district operations — designed to strengthen decision-making and support more responsive leadership. Today, through Creative Futures Collaborative, Jerry helps leaders reclaim clarity in complex environments by rethinking how intelligence moves before it reaches governance — using technology to think better, connect deeper, and act earlier.Original Guest Bio:Jerry Almendarez is a former superintendent and founder of Creative Futures Collaborative, where he works with superintendents and executive leadership teams to redesign leadership systems for the age of artificial intelligence. With more than 30 years in public education, including serving as Superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District, Jerry led a system of over 41,000 students and 5,000 staff. His leadership was shaped by a central question that now defines his work: why do education systems continue to work harder without achieving significantly better outcomes? His experience — from classroom teacher to district leader — revealed that meaningful change is not driven by more programs, but by fundamentally rethinking how leaders make decisions, build relationships, and anticipate the future. During his tenure, Jerry led large-scale system transformation efforts, including the expansion of digital learning, the development of community-centered engagement models, and the integration of artificial intelligence into district operations. These efforts were designed not just to improve efficiency, but to strengthen decision-making, personalize learning, and support more responsive leadership systems. Today, through Creative Futures Collaborative, Jerry works with superintendents and executive cabinets to redesign how leadership systems process information, build foresight, and make better first-time decisions. His work helps leaders reclaim clarity in complex environments — not by adding more tools, but by rethinking how intelligence moves before it reaches governance. He believes the future of education will not be defined by technology alone, but by leaders who know how to use it to think better, connect deeper, and act earlier on behalf of the communities they serve.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsYou focus on helping school leaders use AI in three ways:Make better decisionsFree up timeStrengthen foresightEssentially, you are helping school leaders leverage AI to develop better systems so they can focus on people and priorities instead of tasks and urgency. Let's start at the thousand-foot view and then get down to the nitty gritty.Why AI as a systems tool?What are the essential skills APs need for leveraging AI?What are some examples of low-hanging fruit – systems that APs could build relatively easily?What pitfalls should people be aware of?If someone listening decides they want to dive into using ai to improve their systems, what is the first step?Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Summary/wrap upDo for versus make easierThought partnerReducing cognitive load and attention drain (email)In a discussio...

What if the biggest breakthrough in wound care is making advanced treatments simpler? In this episode, Franco Kraiselburd, founder of Asclepii, shares how mentorship from stem cell pioneer Arnold Kaplan inspired a mission to transform wound care through accessible innovation. He discusses the launch of Poseidon, an innovative silver nanoparticle hydrogel designed to improve healing while simplifying treatment, previews the future of Artemis, a next-generation collagen dressing, and reflects on the lessons he's learned building a medtech startup. From raising capital to bringing new technologies to market, Franco offers an inside look at what it takes to challenge the standard of care and deliver innovations that have the potential to improve outcomes for patients and providers alike.Ethan Kraiselburd LinkedInAsclepii LinkedInInnovators Dilemma by Clay ChristensenThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzDuane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedInThank you to our sponsors: Ward Law, Wheelhouse DMG, and JumpStart Inc.

Does restricting frontier AI in the name of safety actually make us less secure? Joshua Saxe joins me to make the case that it does, and that AI cybersecurity will be won through defender adoption, not restriction.Josh has spent 15 years at the intersection of AI and security. He built and ran the machine learning program at Sophos, then led security for Llama at Meta, covering security post training, evals, agent guardrails, and prompt injection prevention. He recently left to co-found a startup reimagining vulnerability and exposure management agentically. He also writes one of the most cited blogs on AI and cyber policy.In this episode:- Why restricting frontier model access harms defenders more than attackers- How monitored closed models put threat actors at a structural disadvantage- The jagged frontier, and why attackers don't need frontier models for most of their tradecraft- The national security and supply chain risks of pushing the world onto Chinese open weights models- Why exploits don't cause cyberattacks, and which attacker constituencies AI actually unblocks- The dual use ceiling on guardrails and classifiers- Where defenders should be adopting AI right now, from access management to SOC automation- Using agents to burn down the mountain of security technical debtChapters:0:00 Intro0:42 Josh's background, from blackhat teen to Llama security lead3:07 The case for diffusion over restriction6:14 Why restriction hurts defenders more than attackers10:19 The jagged frontier and what attackers actually use models for12:49 National security and the supply chain risk of Chinese open weights16:08 Exploits don't cause cyberattacks20:20 Where defenders should adopt AI right now24:20 Guardrails, classifiers, and the dual use problem27:34 Reimagining vulnerability management with agents32:17 The structural advantage defenders hold35:15 Policy wishes and the attacker's Claude Code momentFollow Josh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-saxe-01845a1Substack: https://joshuasaxe181906.substack.comFollow Resilient Cyber:Substack: https://www.resilientcyber.ioSubscribe for more conversations with security practitioners and leaders.#aisecurity #cybersecurity #vulnerabilitymanagement #aipolicy #opensourceai

What would it take to build a human services system that measures success by the lives it improves, rather than the rules it follows? How is Tennessee using data, digital tools, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to transform service delivery? And what lessons can government leaders draw from his book, Our Net Has Holes In It? Join host Michael J. Keegan for a conversation with Clarence Carter, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services as they explore how government can strengthen the safety net, improve outcomes, and help more people move toward lasting independence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations accelerated investments in EHRs, interoperability, and digital health infrastructure. These investments laid the foundation for a more connected healthcare ecosystem where data flows freely, patients can access care more easily with virtual visits, and remote patient monitoring enables earlier intervention and better care management. Join HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf as he discusses how the future of healthcare is expanding beyond the classic brick and mortar model. 

In this episode, Ebrahim Barkoudah, MD, MPH, MBA, Inaugural Chief, UT Southwestern, discusses the future of inpatient care delivery, from leveraging AI and clinical informatics to strengthening physician leadership and workforce development. He shares how health systems can improve access, optimize operations, and deliver high-value care while keeping patients at the center of innovation.

Hello, Today we dive deep into a cozy fantasy that has a twist we didn't see coming and mother daughter relationshipt that will have you giggling.  About The Novel: Evelyn Sharpe is accustomed to dealing with natural disasters as a land witch, but she longs for a life with a little less danger for her and her adopted daughter, Ruby. So when the opportunity to take over as Caretaker of Thornwood House—a sentient home that acts as the magical heart of the village of Iskendra—arises, it seems almost fated. When they arrive in sunny Iskendra, Evie and Ruby find the house is nothing like what they thought. First of all, it has walked away from the address. Thornwood House is grumpy, guarded, and extremely hesitant to allow the two witches through its doors. Armed with gentle hearts and wild magic, Evie and Ruby begin to form tentative bonds with the house and the citizens of the small town. But there's something deeply damaged about the building seeping into the forests surrounding Iskendra, and Evie will have to use all her power to protect the roots she's started to grow.   Wanna Check Us Out? Then Click Here!

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Brent Wright and Joris Peels sit down with Fanny Schultea, Executive Director of Live in Motion Foundation (formerly The Prosthetic and Orthotic Foundation For Education and Research), to explore how O&P can reinvent itself for the future. Fanny shares her journey from textile design and military service in Iraq to clinical practice, education, and national leadership within the profession.The conversation examines the workforce challenges facing O&P, the need for new care-delivery models, and the importance of investing in students, residents, clinicians, technicians, and researchers. Fanny also explains how stronger outcomes research, economic evidence, professional development, and public awareness can help expand access to care and demonstrate the value O&P brings to patients and the broader healthcare system.In this episode:Why O&P must rethink how care is deliveredAddressing clinician shortages, burnout, and barriers to entryBuilding stronger career pathways for the next generationFunding scholarships, professional development, and researchUsing outcomes data to demonstrate the value of O&P carePreparing the profession for value-based healthcareThe role of technology, wearables, and AI in future careBringing greater public awareness and investment to O&PSpecial thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Hayley Melidonis, CEO & Founder of bubbl. Hayley discusses how bubbl is redefining event travel by combining community, shared accommodations, and technology to help attendees build authentic relationships before, during, and after conferences, retreats, and festivals. Big thanks to Shawn Garrity, Founder of Circle and SEICon and Brad Turner, Founder & CEO at Marketing Completion Fund & Investor Conference News for inviting Las Vegas Live to SEICon! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For decades, psychedelics were associated primarily with youth culture, countercultural movements, and experimental exploration. Today, however, a growing number of older adults are revisiting—or discovering for the first time—the potential of psychedelics as tools for healing, personal growth, meaning-making, and emotional well-being.In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with journalist and author Abbie Rosner, one of the few writers dedicated to exploring the intersection of psychedelics and aging. Her forthcoming book, Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging, examines how baby boomers and older adults are challenging traditional narratives of aging through intentional psychedelic use and how these experiences may influence mental health, purpose, spirituality, and quality of life in later years.Drawing from years of reporting for major publications and conversations with older adults exploring psychedelics and cannabis, Abbie discusses why interest in psychedelics is growing among older populations, what the current research suggests, and the ethical, practical, and emotional questions that accompany this emerging movement. Together, they explore whether aging can be viewed not as a period of inevitable decline, but as a season of continued growth, exploration, wisdom, and transformation.Learn more at https://www.abbierosner.com/BUY Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging at https://www.innertraditions.com/search/Abbie+RosnerFind help at https://healingadvocacyfund.org/ andhttps://www.spiritpharmacist.com/Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like' button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcastBUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLAuro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastNutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they're based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwellJigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It's fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0OBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELLKneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwellProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

On today's podcast, we discuss how consumers decide what's worth buying, why we spend hours trying to save $10 on groceries but think nothing of spending thousands on a vacation, how uncertainty influences the way people make decisions, and why being a smart shopper is becoming part of our identity. Tune in for a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Grace Broadbent, and Ayelet Fishbach, Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-frugal-rich-how-consumers-decide-whats-worth-it © 2026 EMARKETER

In this episode, Britton talks with Jeremy Pryor, co-founder of Family Teams and founder of 1000 Houses (1KH), about reimagining family life around a biblical model of household rather than the modern isolated nuclear family. Jeremy shares his journey from traditional pastoral ministry through seminary and multiple churches, into bivocational work after starting an e-commerce business, which eventually freed him to volunteer in ministry while supporting his family. He explains the concept of "oikos"—the first-century household as a multi-generational team with an economic, spiritual, and missional core—and how his own family has lived this out across four generations, businesses, and a house church.

A national effort, entitled the “Reimagining America's Interstates” initiative, is collecting comments on new interstate facility suggestions, feedback on major upgrades needed on existing routes, and how the system can better meet the needs of the 21st century traveling public. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced this new initiative during a June 30 media event that also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the “Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways,” created when President Dwight Eisenhower signed into law the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, along with the unveiling of “Freedom 250” highway signs in celebration of that anniversary. On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Jim Tymon, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), who participated in the event, talks about what the Interstate system has meant to the country and what could come out of the initiative. The initiative will spur renewed conversation about the benefits of the system as well as some unintended consequences and focus on ideas for improvement.

In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp meets the founder of Mei Mei, the fast-growing Singaporean food brand that's on a mission to transform the UK's world foods aisle with authentic flavours, modern branding and genuinely useful products. Elizabeth shares the remarkable story behind Mei Mei, from opening a tiny Borough Market restaurant just months before the pandemic to turning homemade sauces into one of the UK's most exciting challenger food brands. Along the way, AJ tastes the full Mei Mei range live on air, discovering why layering flavour is the secret to great cooking, why Singapore is one of the world's greatest food destinations, and why Elizabeth believes today's consumers want more than just another supermarket sauce.

This evening, we wrap up the day's market movements with Otto1890, reflect on the return of global tensions on agricultural sector ahead of planting season with Wandile Sihlobo, explore the new partnership with NPA on unpaid pensions with FSCA, discuss finding value beyond precious metals with Allan Gray, and, in this week's Executive Lounge, we follow the journey of Sitoyo Lopokoiyit from ABSA SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

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The leadership skill that changes everything Special guest Amy Holloway explores how trust shapes thriving communities, effective leadership, and long-term economic growth. Drawing from interviews with leaders across the United States, Amy shares the simple but powerful behaviors that build trust, strengthen collaboration, and create meaningful change – whether in organizations, neighborhoods, or entire cities. Together, Amy and Ann discuss the leadership traits that foster connection, the behaviors that erode trust, and why building community starts with intentional relationships. “Trust-building is within everyone’s power.” – Amy Holloway Time Stamps for Trust Builders: Leadership That Creates Change with Amy Holloway (305) 00:15 Importance of establishing trust in communities 07:32 Trust breakers vs. trust builders 14:18 Characteristics of effective community leaders 19:52 Insights from interviews with local leaders 25:33 Crisis management and community recovery About our Guest – Amy Holloway, President of Aha! Amy Holloway is the president of Aha!, an economic development consultancy specializing in strategic planning, and a practitioner-in-residence with Harvard Kennedy School's Reimagining the Economy Project. Over a 30-year career, she has helped more than 200 places design strategies for long-term economic growth and community prosperity. A retired partner at Ernst & Young and leader of the firms national economic development practice, Amy previously founded and led Avalanche Consulting, one of the nation's leading strategic planning firms. With her upbeat, welcoming style, she brings local leaders together through conversations that spark “aha!” moments and shared action. Her new #1 bestselling book, Trust Builders: The Key To Thriving Communities, is the culmination of Amy’s career-long belief that trust among local leaders is the single most powerful force shaping thriving communities. Amy lives in Asheville, North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, painting, and teaching Pilates. Resources for Trust Builders: Leadership That Creates Change with Amy Holloway (305) Trust Builders: The Key to Thriving Communities – Get your copy of Amy’s book today!! Aha! Advisor – Aha! is where leaders unite to make a lasting impact, learn more Trust Strengths Assessment – Take your assessment here!! Reimagining the Economy Project, Harvard Kennedy School – Rohan Sandhu, Tony Ditta, Monserrat Magana Ocana The Social Capital Atlas – Raj Chetty, Matthew O. Jackson, Theresa Kuchler, Johannes Stroebel. Abigail Hiller, Sarah Oppenheimer * The Opportunity Insights Team Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!   Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout As a listener of this podcast, use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount.     Get your copy of Secure Relating here!!

As mom, leader, and business owner you wear many hats. Add high achiever to that, and you increase the risk of anxiety. But that doesn't have to hold you back from success. Anxiety is a constant companion for many individuals, particularly those balancing leadership roles and personal responsibilities. Realization of anxiety Anxiety isn't always a familiar concept for everyone. For some, the realization comes later in life after experiencing it for years. Facing the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship Being an entrepreneur and building a business isn't all sunshine and unicorns. Balancing Family and Business Managing a business while raising a family introduces a unique experience with anxiety and stress. Navigating Anxiety and using it as a motivational force Anxiety often serves as a hidden driver for many leaders and entrepreneurially-minded moms in leadership roles. Learning and Growth: Tools for Navigating Anxiety Navigating anxiety involves personal growth and adopting effective management strategies. Embracing Community and Connection Building a supportive community is crucial for women in leadership. Reimagining living with anxiety For many, anxiety plays an integral, if complex, role in life. It prompts continuous evaluation of needs and desires, both personal and professional. Website for Sarah Cornwell Jewelry Additional Resources The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan How Gratitude Reduces Anxiety Strategies You Need to Alleviate Burnout Links for You' Me, and Anxiety: Parent Book Teen Book Schedule a free consultation discovery call with Robyn. Read the full show notes and access all links.

For 30 years, Clarence Carter worked inside America's public assistance system under two presidents, four governors, and a mayor. In this episode, he joins John Odermatt to explain why the safety net designed to lift people out of poverty often keeps them trapped instead, and what a better system could look like. Carter draws on his three decades of experience — including transforming Washington DC's homeless services program and leading welfare reform in Virginia — to argue that the problem isn't a lack of funding, but a lack of clear purpose. He walks through the 114 federal programs that make up the safety net, why they measure compliance instead of outcomes, and what it would take to build a system focused on growing people beyond dependency rather than managing it. Along the way, he shares personal stories, from handing out apartment keys to former shelter residents to a welfare recipient's tearful first paycheck, that illustrate what real freedom from the system looks like, and makes the case for a whole-of-society approach involving government, business, faith communities, and everyday citizens. Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:58 – Sponsor message & guest introduction 3:18 – Why Clarence stayed 30 years in public service 4:11 – Transforming DC's homeless program 10:48 – The core problem: a system with no clear objective 15:37 – Can government solve this alone? 24:45 – Reimagining the safety net from scratch 34:14 – Building bipartisan support 38:13 – What keeps Clarence going after 30+ years 43:45 – The Wizard of Oz story & closing thoughts Book: Our Net Has Holes in It by Clarence H. Carter — available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4vW3syo Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 30 years, Clarence Carter worked inside America's public assistance system under two presidents, four governors, and a mayor. In this episode, he joins John Odermatt to explain why the safety net designed to lift people out of poverty often keeps them trapped instead, and what a better system could look like. Carter draws on his three decades of experience — including transforming Washington DC's homeless services program and leading welfare reform in Virginia — to argue that the problem isn't a lack of funding, but a lack of clear purpose. He walks through the 114 federal programs that make up the safety net, why they measure compliance instead of outcomes, and what it would take to build a system focused on growing people beyond dependency rather than managing it. Along the way, he shares personal stories, from handing out apartment keys to former shelter residents to a welfare recipient's tearful first paycheck, that illustrate what real freedom from the system looks like, and makes the case for a whole-of-society approach involving government, business, faith communities, and everyday citizens. Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:58 – Sponsor message & guest introduction 3:18 – Why Clarence stayed 30 years in public service 4:11 – Transforming DC's homeless program 10:48 – The core problem: a system with no clear objective 15:37 – Can government solve this alone? 24:45 – Reimagining the safety net from scratch 34:14 – Building bipartisan support 38:13 – What keeps Clarence going after 30+ years 43:45 – The Wizard of Oz story & closing thoughts Book: Our Net Has Holes in It by Clarence H. Carter — available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4vW3syo Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dermot talks to one of Ireland's foremost fashion designers, Helen Cody, about finding her latest pivot in life and all things sartorial.

AI isn't just speeding up recruiting; it's actually forcing companies to redesign work itself, blending human judgment with agentic execution across hiring, mobility, and skills development. As a result, most conversations these days are about AI in the enterprise centre on software development and engineering. Recruiting, hiring, and talent management get far less attention, but they may be where AI's impact is most immediate.In a recent episode of Tech Transformed, host Dana Gardner spoke with Meghna Punhani, Chief People Officer at Eightfold AI, about how organisations are rethinking talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development in an AI-driven world. Meghna Punhani's perspective is shaped by nearly two decades at Google, a stint leading employee experience at Palo Alto Networks, and her current dual role at Eightfold AI, where she both leads the people function and helps build the product her team relies on. That vantage point gives her a practical, ground-level view of what works and what doesn't when AI meets HR.Reimagining the Talent Lifecycle with AI Punhani's central argument is that most legacy HR systems were designed for a different purpose, one that has evolved as work itself has changed and the workforce now includes AI agents alongside people. Simply bolting automation onto existing processes, she argues, isn't enough. Organisations that are succeeding are the ones re-engineering roles, workflows, and organisational structures from the ground up, treating this as an operating-model shift rather than an IT upgrade.This shift touches the entire talent lifecycle, from how companies find candidates and evaluate skills instead of just job titles to how they support internal mobility. Punhani points out that skills now have a much shorter shelf life than in the past, which means static job descriptions are giving way to dynamic, skills-based decision-making. AI, she says, helps surface pathways for employees that traditional resumes and titles would never reveal, including her own nontraditional route into HR leadership.How AI Is Reshaping Workforce Strategy Trust is the recurring theme throughout the discussion. Punhani is candid that employees often fear AI-driven decisions, especially around jobs and evaluations. Her approach is focused on transparency first. When Eightfold rolled out digital twins internally, employees were uneasy until leadership explained how the technology worked and used it themselves, which helped build organisation-wide confidence.That same principle shows up in Eightfold's own hiring practice. One example is the company's campus recruiting programme in India, where its AI interviewer conducted roughly 90 per cent of interviews. This enabled recruiting to scale from around eight or 10 university partners to more than 150, and from approximately 5,000 applications to 15,000, without pulling engineers away from their day-to-day duties.Time-to-offer dropped from around six weeks to as little as four days in some technical roles, largely because interviews could happen around the clock rather than around a recruiter's or hiring manager's schedule. Beyond recruiting, Eightfold's internal initiative, nicknamed Project Andromeda, applies the same re-engineering approach across sales and finance, reportedly reclaiming thousands of employee hours through redesigned, agent-assisted workflows.AI and the Future of TalentLooking ahead, Punhani doesn't frame AI as a threat to human contribution, but she frames it as an amplifier of it. As tools become more accessible across every function, she believes the people who will succeed won't be the ones who know the most facts, since AI can answer those questions. Instead, it will be the people who ask better questions, orchestrate multiple AI agents, and apply judgment where the right answer isn't obvious.For HR leaders specifically, Punhani's advice is to claim a seat at the table now, rather than letting AI adoption happen without a people-first lens. This means learning the technology firsthand, demonstrating its value to non-technical teams, and partnering closely with CTOs and CIOs to shape decisions jointly. Her advice for individuals entering this shifting job market is similarly grounded: focus on learning agility over any single technical skill, since the skills in demand today may look different within months.Future of AI in Talent ManagementAcross the conversation, Punhani returns to one idea, and that is AI in talent management isn't primarily a technology problem; it's a leadership and trust problem. Organisations that treat it that way, redesigning work with both humans and agents in mind, are the ones seeing measurable gains in speed, candidate experience, and internal mobility.For HR leaders exploring AI adoption, the takeaway from this episode is to start before you feel ready, build trust through transparency, and let AI handle evaluation and execution so people can focus on judgment, empathy, and connecting the dots across the organisation. If you would like to find out more, visit eightfold.ai or connect with Meghna Punhani on LinkedIn.TakeawaysAI's impact on talent acquisition and management.Reengineering work processes with AI.Building trust and transparency in AI systems.Skills-based internal mobility and workforce planning.AI-driven candidate evaluation and employee development.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Talent Management02:59 Understanding AI's Role in Talent Acquisition06:07 AI's Impact on Workforce Planning and Skills Development10:02 Building Trust in AI for Hiring Processes13:04 Internal Use of AI at Eightfold AI18:58 Measuring ROI from AI in Talent Acquisition25:02 Enhancing Candidate Experience with AI29:53 Future Directions for AI in Talent Management

For 30 years, Clarence Carter worked inside America's public assistance system under two presidents, four governors, and a mayor. In this episode, he joins John Odermatt to explain why the safety net designed to lift people out of poverty often keeps them trapped instead, and what a better system could look like. Carter draws on his three decades of experience — including transforming Washington DC's homeless services program and leading welfare reform in Virginia — to argue that the problem isn't a lack of funding, but a lack of clear purpose. He walks through the 114 federal programs that make up the safety net, why they measure compliance instead of outcomes, and what it would take to build a system focused on growing people beyond dependency rather than managing it. Along the way, he shares personal stories, from handing out apartment keys to former shelter residents to a welfare recipient's tearful first paycheck, that illustrate what real freedom from the system looks like, and makes the case for a whole-of-society approach involving government, business, faith communities, and everyday citizens. Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:58 – Sponsor message & guest introduction 3:18 – Why Clarence stayed 30 years in public service 4:11 – Transforming DC's homeless program 10:48 – The core problem: a system with no clear objective 15:37 – Can government solve this alone? 24:45 – Reimagining the safety net from scratch 34:14 – Building bipartisan support 38:13 – What keeps Clarence going after 30+ years 43:45 – The Wizard of Oz story & closing thoughts Book: Our Net Has Holes in It by Clarence H. Carter — available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4vW3syo Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 30 years, Clarence Carter worked inside America's public assistance system under two presidents, four governors, and a mayor. In this episode, he joins John Odermatt to explain why the safety net designed to lift people out of poverty often keeps them trapped instead, and what a better system could look like. Carter draws on his three decades of experience — including transforming Washington DC's homeless services program and leading welfare reform in Virginia — to argue that the problem isn't a lack of funding, but a lack of clear purpose. He walks through the 114 federal programs that make up the safety net, why they measure compliance instead of outcomes, and what it would take to build a system focused on growing people beyond dependency rather than managing it. Along the way, he shares personal stories, from handing out apartment keys to former shelter residents to a welfare recipient's tearful first paycheck, that illustrate what real freedom from the system looks like, and makes the case for a whole-of-society approach involving government, business, faith communities, and everyday citizens. Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:58 – Sponsor message & guest introduction 3:18 – Why Clarence stayed 30 years in public service 4:11 – Transforming DC's homeless program 10:48 – The core problem: a system with no clear objective 15:37 – Can government solve this alone? 24:45 – Reimagining the safety net from scratch 34:14 – Building bipartisan support 38:13 – What keeps Clarence going after 30+ years 43:45 – The Wizard of Oz story & closing thoughts Book: Our Net Has Holes in It by Clarence H. Carter — available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4vW3syo Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Join us as this Sunday as we learn about some of the faithful work happening in India!

In Oregon’s rural, coastal communities, volunteers are coming together to reimagine what end of life care can look like for aging residents outside of medical settings.   Three years ago, Margo Lalich co-founded the North Coast End of Life Collective. She’s a nurse and public health professional who says the COVID-19 pandemic was a “wake-up call” that helped her identify a lack of intentional, communal grieving and gaps in infrastructure surrounding end-of-life care in rural areas. She began hosting educational workshops via Zoom for people who wanted to learn more and be involved in facilitating end-of-life conversations and initiatives for their communities’ aging residents. One of the attendees was Kevin Shluka, a sculptor and landscaper located in Tillamook County who’s been volunteering in community hospice since 2024.   We’ll hear more from Lalich and Shluka about the role the End of Life Collective has filled in these coastal communities, and more on what it looks like to facilitate this unique model of care.  

The Universe has a unique way of communicating with us, but often we're too distracted to notice the signs we're given. Sometimes we do notice the signs, but quickly disregard them as mere "coincidence". But what if that repeated number, animal visitation, reoccurring symbol or song, or electrical occurrence isn't a coincidence at all? What if these are truly signs from the Divine? Is it possible that our passed loved ones, ancestors, guardian angels, and spirit guides really are working to get our attention each day? As we wander through the lush summer woods, consider the signs that have come into your life. Is it time to start paying attention? What am I reading?The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh Johnson https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9798217188819The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593241424https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?One Way by Twenty One Pilots What's for dinner?Mediterranean Orzo SaladIngredients: I lb orzo pastaCherry tomatoesCucumbersBell pepper GarlicPickled onions & juice Capers Juice of 2 lemonsHandful of fresh basilHandful of fresh dill1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons olive oilFresh grated Parmesan cheeseSalt & pepper Instructions: Cook pasta according to package. Chop veggies and herbs. Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and pickled onion juice in a large bowl. Add cooked pasta, coat thoroughly. Add veggies, herbs, and chickpeas. Grate Parmesan over the top, mix again. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy! Lavender Brownies Ingredients:1 1/3 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon sea salt1 cup unsalted butter3 teaspoon dried lavender flowers1 cup cocoa powder1 cup sugar4 eggs 1.5 teaspoon vanillaInstructions:Pre-heat oven to 350 F.Line of 8x8 baking pan with parchment.Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.Melt the butter in a small pot over very low heat.When melted, add the dried lavender. Stir gently to cover all flowers.On very low heat, allow the flowers to impart their flavour into the butter.After about 8 minutes, remove the pot from the heat. Strain the butter into a medium sized bowl.Stir in the cocoa. Blend in the sugar, eggs and vanilla.Add the dry ingredients. Blend all together and spoon into the pan.Bake for 30-35 minutes. Enjoy! The Hearth https://thehearth.circle.so/c/invitiationSupport the show

In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, co-writer and director David Wain discusses GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS, exploring the legacy of The Wizard of Oz and the challenge of reimagining iconic characters for a modern audience. He reflects on which characters he connects with most personally and how their journeys continue to resonate. David also shares insights into Jon Hamm's role in the development of the film and the creative collaboration behind bringing this unique story to life.GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS is available in theatres on Friday, July 10th, 2026.#interview #comedy #davidwain #gaildaughtry #celebritysexpass #losangeles #film #movie #filmtok #podcast #fyp

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk DC possibly finding its Gorilla Grodd for the Jimmy Olsen series, Dune Part 3 trailer teases an epic for the ages, live action Moana's terrible tracking and Dwayne Johnson's next movie, James Gunn and DC updates after Supergirl fallout, Emmys snubs and surprises, Neon's 'Artificial' deal, The Odyssey reactions, tracking and lies about influencer screenings, Inde Navarette meeting with Marvel and Heat 2 for possible roles, Heat 2 news, Armie Hammer turning on Citizen Vigilante, Denzel's Hannibal is dead, Free Willy remake is in motion and more. HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:02 Free Willy Gets a Reimagining at WB6:11 HBO Cancels V for Vendetta Remake with Pete Jackson, Seeks New Writer10:20 Sneider Confirms Poison Ivy Series Thru a New DC Source12:08 DC Finds Its Gorilla Grodd in Jimmy Tatro for Jimmy Olson Series14:46 James Gunn and Supergirl Fallout Affecting Gunn or Is He Fine at DC?28:35 Emmys Reactions, Surprises and Snubs33:43 Inde Navarette Meets With Marvel for X-Men Movie?, The Rock for Apocalypse42:45 MOANA Looks To Bomb, Is This on Dwayne Johnson?47:00 Heat 2 Casting News Includes DiCaprio, Bale and Stephen Graham50:54 Dune 3 Trailer Talk, Other Trailers From the Week1:01:34 The Odyssey Lies About Barring Influencers at Screenings1:03:45 Netflix Kills Denzel Washington's Hannibal Show1:05:14 Neon Buys 'Artificial' Movie, 1:06:46 Spider-Man Brand New Day Box Office Discussion1:10:00 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

by Christian Medical & Dental Associations® Ben Anderson, a longtime rural healthcare leader with decades of experience helping rural hospitals strengthen and sustain care, joins host Dr. Mike Chupp to discuss the growing challenges facing healthcare in America’s rural communities. As hospitals grapple with financial strain, workforce shortages, and increasing demands, Ben shares practical strategies for building resilient healthcare systems, recruiting mission-minded physicians, and expanding access to quality care. Together, they explore why rural medicine offers a unique opportunity for Christian healthcare professionals to live out their calling by serving communities where the need is often greatest.

In part three of Project 2029: A Reimagining, host Molly Jong-Fast convenes leading advocates ( including Abortion Everyday’s Jessica Valenti, The Center for Reproductive Rights Nancy Northup, UCLA’s Mary Ziegler and The Guttmacher Institutes Kelly Baden) and experts to examine the post–Roe v. Wade landscape and the far-reaching consequences of abortion bans, from criminal penalties and “bounty hunter” civil enforcement to threats against medication abortion, telehealth, travel, IVF, and even miscarriage and emergency pregnancy care. The episode outlines how these policies have increased medical risk and uncertainty for patients and providers, expanded surveillance and litigation, and empowered crisis pregnancy centers while undermining access to contraception and reproductive health services. Looking ahead, the conversation focuses on what Democrats could do when they regain power: pursue comprehensive federal protections, repeal legal tools like the Comstock Act that could enable backdoor national restrictions, strengthen state-level shield laws, address affordability through insurance and Medicaid reforms, and build an agenda that treats reproductive freedom as an urgent, durable national right rather than a temporary compromise. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, we discuss how infrequent big-ticket brands can stay part of the conversation and maintain relevance between purchases, what separates a partnership that's simply marketing from one that truly strengthens a brand, and what it means for brands to earn a place in consumers' initial consideration set as more people discover brands through AI instead of traditional search.   Tune in to hear a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Analyst Rachel Wolff, and Saatva CMO Joe McCambley.     Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-saatva-went-affordable-luxury-mattress-restorative-sleep-brand © 2026 EMARKETER  

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures Managing Editor Paul Hindle is joined by Jude Melville, CEO of b1BANK, to explore how US regional banks are actively embracing AI to compete in an increasingly technology-driven industry. Jude discusses how b1BANK, the largest Louisiana-headquartered regional bank by assets with a significant and growing presence in Texas, is developing its AI strategy, including its partnership with Covecta on agentic AI implementation, and how the bank is navigating the practical challenges of embedding AI into workflows while measuring ROI and managing the cultural shift required to bring teams along on this journey. The conversation also covers the competitive landscape for regional banks, discussing how institutions like b1BANK can innovate against national banks with significantly larger technology budgets, and the delicate balance between moving fast with new technology and managing risk in a heavily regulated industry. Tune in to discover how b1BANK is turning AI into a competitive advantage in the regional banking arena.

Difference exposes our tendency to rank people as “better” or “worse.” Theologian Brian Brock, PhD, joins Amy Julia Becker to explore a life rooted in connection, creatureliness, and love. They consider:Social hierarchy and disability stigmaDietrich Bonhoeffer, community, and moral responsibilityHuman worth and personhoodJoining Creation's PraiseS10 E8:00:00 Introduction: Joining Creation's Praise04:35 Human Beings Are Creatures11:57 Human Exceptionalism and Disability16:00 Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Disability, Moral Responsibility, and Community21:19 Euthanasia and Historical Context24:07 Creation, Redemption, and Human Worth32:22 Understanding Personhood in Modern Ethics40:59 Reimagining the Good Life Through CreationMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Joining Creation's Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness by Brian Brock_SUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.comWATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTubeJOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerLISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/_ABOUT OUR GUEST:Brian Brock (DPhil, King's College, London) is Chair of Moral and Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He has written scholarly works on the use of the Bible in Christian ethics, the ethics of technological development, the theology of disability and the doctrine of creation. He is founder and managing editor of the academic monograph series T&T Clark Enquires in Theological Ethics, is Managing Editor of the Journal of Disability and Religion and President of the Society for the Study of Christian Ethics. He is also a husband and father of three children, including Adam, who is 21, a delightful human being with Down's Syndrome and autism. His most recent book is Joining Creation's Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness.Professor Brian Brock | The University of Aberdeen__We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteThanks for listening! 

For years, food founders have had exactly two bookkeeping options:* Pay a bookkeeper hundreds of dollars a month (and hope they understand your industry and provide accurate & timely numbers)* Do your own bookkeeping (with no access to guidance or support)And if we're being honest, the third option… don't think about it until tax time.There was never anything in between.Until now.In this episode of The Good Food CFO Podcast, Sarah Delevan sits down with Jennifer DeFilippo, Founder of Hello Jenn D, to share how they're reimagining bookkeeping support for small food businesses and truly meeting founders where they are in their bookkeeping and financial journey.Here's what this episode covers:* The founder feedback Sarah got that inspired this new take on bookkeeping support* How the most common bookkeeping mistakes - overestimating income and not capturing all expenses - hurt cash flow and increase your tax bill.* The three new ways all founders can get budget-friendly bookkeeping support, from monthly office hours, to 1-on-1 sessions, to done-for-you servicesLearn more about The Good Food CFO Software at https://thegoodfoodcfo.com/software_______________________________________________________________The Good Food CFO software offers independent food businesses a low-cost and partnered approach to financial strategy and day-to-day financial management. Our mission is to create innovative tools and resources that provide founders critical financial insights, education and support to build profitable businesses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodfoodcfo.substack.com

What if grief is a potential doorway into deeper connection?Traci Stein sits down with Brad Wolfe—singer-songwriter and founder of “Reimagine”, a nonprofit helping people have more honest, human conversations about death, loss, and meaning. Brad shares this impact of growing up with Holocaust survivor grandparents on his anxiety about death, how losing his college friend Sarah to cancer introduced him to the healing power of music, and how heartbreak became the seed of a movement that's now reached 250,000+ people.Brad also tells the story of Grace Livingston, a Reimagine volunteer diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer at 30, whose wish for a more open conversation about dying inspired Brad's new song and music video, “Cover You in Flowers.” Together, Traci and Brad explore issues of spirituality, life after death, how grief can open us to connection, and what it means to truly show up for one another.Mentioned in this episode:- Brad Wolfe & The Moon: https://www.bradwolfe.com/- Reimagine: https://letsreimagine.org/- “Cover You in Flowers” — watch the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AeShLTViFI- Grief In Our Times Virtual Summit — October 15 (free, open to all) For more on Traci Stein and the Unpacking Possibility Podcast, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

I discuss the possibilities of America relinquishing its global ambition to reduce its footprint to a regional hegemon in the Western hemisphere. The new technologies of AI, UAVs and hypersonics rather easily challenge the spending paradigms and mission architecture of the American armed forces. There are no near-peer competitors, every nation on Earth is now a peer to modern western war machines. America boasts a magnificent 20th century war machine is not fit for purpose for 21st century peer warfare. The crossroads is chock-full of landmines. References: Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare Qiao Liang & Wang Xiangsui Unrestricted Warfare: China’s Master Plan to Destroy America Martin van Creveld The Transformation of War: The Most Radical Reinterpretation of Armed Conflict Since Clausewitz Fighting Power: German and U.S. Army Performance, 1939-1945 Colin Gray Strategy and History: Essays on Theory and Practice Fighting Talk: Forty Maxims on War, Peace, and Strategy William Lind Maneuver Warfare Handbook John Boyd Patterns of Conflict Michael Weiner Legacy of Ashes: History of the CIA John Prado The Ghosts of Langley: Into the CIA’s Heart of DarknessSun Tzu The Art of War Carl von Clausewitz On War Miyamoto Musashi A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy H. John Poole The Last Hundred Yards: The NCO's Contribution to Warfare My Substack Email at cgpodcast@pm.me

Don’t miss out on a great life in retirement because you fail to prepare for it. Join our next Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program in September. Learn more and sign up today. __________________ Walter Green has spent nearly three decades doing what most of us postpone: telling the people who shaped him exactly why they mattered, while they can still hear it. The founder of the Say It Now movement joins us to share his journey, his new book The Gratitude Express, a deceptively simple question that replaces “What should I do?” in retirement, and why he decided to reimagine rather than retire. ___________________ Bio Walter Green's father died when he was a teenager and it left an indelible impression on him that life is short, precious, and unpredictable. Walter decided it was never too early and not too late to express his profound appreciation for those who had impacted his life. That is when he began his journey of seeking out those people who made a significant impact. It was the moment to share his gratitude with them. Walter Green was Chairman of the Board and CEO of Harrison Conference Services for 25 years, during which time it grew into the leading conference center management company in the U.S. He has lectured at the Wharton Graduate School of Business and Hofstra and Long Island universities, as well as being featured as an expert on the topic of effective meetings in numerous national publications. Associated for years with the Young Presidents' Organization and the World Presidents' Organization, he's a member of the Chief Executives Organization and the L3 Organization (Leadership, Legacy, Life). Since selling his company, he has mentored young adults and is actively involved in several non-profit organizations. He lives with his wife, Lola, in San Diego, California. ______________________ For More on Walter Green The Say It Now Movement The Gratitude Express ______________________ Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Also Love Changing the World One Small Act at a Time – Brad Aronson The Best Day of My Life So Far – Benita Cooper ______________________ Wise Quotes On Retirement Planning “I never asked, ‘What should I do?' I asked: if I were ideally successful at this stage of my life, how would I know it? …Look toward the things you were doing while you were doing the other stuff. Look for the patterns… I don't even like the word ‘retirement.' Reimagining is where I am.”  On Why You’ll Want to Say It Now “Put a flashlight on a relationship, illuminate it, and really look at why it was so important…You'll think it's for the other person — but in reality it's just as much for yourself…We're the only ones who can give this gift. You can't delegate it to somebody else.”  _______________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy.

In part two of Project 2029: A Reimagining, Molly Jong-Fast explores how regulation and antitrust enforcement are crucial tools for defending the American public against unchecked private power. Featuring interviews with prominent policymakers and legal experts like Lina Kahn, Alvaro Bedoya, Doha Mekki, and Elizabeth Wilkins, the episode delves into how monopolistic corporations use their power to raise prices, suppress wages, and stifle competition—hurting workers, consumers, and small businesses alike. The discussion highlights how regulation is not an abstract burden but a set of rules that can ensure fairness, protect individual rights, and preserve economic freedom. It also underscores the political and institutional challenges regulators face, from lobbying influence to overly cautious governance, while making the case that bold, timely, and targeted action by government can restore trust and deliver tangible benefits to everyday Americans. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us on Canada Day as we explore the boundaries of mainstream narratives, dive into vaults of conspiracy theories, and examine cutting-edge defense innovations. This episode is packed with insights on MK Ultra, quantum sensing, social media revelations, and much more — perfect for the curious and the skeptics alike. Key Topics: The art and GPT guidelines impacting how we name and discuss conspiracy theories. Deep dives into MK Ultra, CIA operations, and the historical context of mind control programs. The significance of current political hearings and whistleblower revelations about covert operations. Cutting-edge advancements in quantum sensing and their implications for military and surveillance capabilities. The influence of social media, media manipulation, and public disclosures on revealing government secrets. International topics including the Ukraine conflict, global banking, and political figures. Examining the role of healthcare, vaccines, and pharmaceutical influence on health systems. Cultural and societal reflections, including Canada Day celebrations, parades, and community activism. The importance of critical thinking amidst misinformation and propaganda.   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. 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Introduction and topics overview 00:25 - Discussing quantum remote viewing and GPT restrictions 01:04 - The symbolism and triggers related to MK Ultra and MK Charlie 01:48 - The possible meanings behind "MK" and its associations 02:15 - MK Ultra, Elon Musk, and the psychological landscape of social media 03:45 - The emergence of MK Ultra in government conversations 04:26 - Parades, community activism, and social tensions in Canada 07:00 - Personal updates on camping, trailer work, and gear tech 07:54 - The disturbing case of Santa Claus arrested for child exploitation 09:09 - Child trafficking, whistleblower comments, and government transparency 12:45 - Issues around trafficking, the oversight committee, and the Jeffrey Epstein case 13:44 - MK Ultra's influence in historical and modern political contexts 16:45 - The connection between MK Ultra, RFK, and government cover-ups 19:42 - The divide between boomers and doomers, and societal fatigue 23:12 - The potential for deepfake technology and behavioral manipulation 24:41 - Congressional revelations on MK Ultra and mind control myths 27:18 - The history of CIA programs and their cultural implications 33:44 - Referencing Stranger Things and dimensional theories 35:16 - Misdirections and trauma-based mind control theories in popular media 41:16 - The Stargate Project, remote viewing credentials, and psychic research 50:57 - Reimagining the US economy: alternative systems and financial sovereignty 52:35 - The tactic to dismantle transnational crime syndicates through financial networks 62:02 - Advances in military tech: quantum sensors and strategic weaponry 77:00 - Recent health topics, vaccine debates, and media narratives 87:49 - The role of pandemic strategies and economic reset theories 94:10 - Nazi symbolism and AI-generated content related to historical propaganda 96:49 - Elon Musk, space colonization, and transparency in government spending 97:19 - Closing remarks, upcoming events, and community updates.  

Full Episode @ Patreon.com/michaeldeconA provocative and wide ranging conversation with researcher and author Marshall Masters exploring his latest concept, Mars Beta: Seeds to the Stars. What begins as a discussion about underground survival communities quickly expands into something much bigger: a blueprint for future human civilization, space colonization, and the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping society.Marshall breaks down his vision of self sustaining underground habitats designed to survive global catastrophes, from solar storms to planetary threats, while also preparing humanity for life beyond Earth. But the conversation takes a deeper turn into the “human engineering” behind such a future: declining birth rates, shifting gender dynamics, and the social fractures shaping modern relationships.Is Mars Beta simply a survival plan or the early framework of a new kind of human society? And if space colonization is closer than we think, who gets to be part of that future?

In the premiere episode of “Project 2029: A Reimagining,” host Molly Jong-Fast explores the critical role of campaign finance reform in reviving American democracy and redirecting the Democratic Party's future. Featuring expert voices such as Lawrence Lessig, Tiffany Muller (End Citizens United), Michael Waldman (Brennan Center) and Tom Moore (Center for American Progress), the episode details how decisions like Citizens United have enabled unchecked corporate influence and created a deeply corrupt political environment, where billionaires and super PACs drown out the voices of ordinary voters. It also examines how this broken system undermines public trust, outlines promising legal and grassroots strategies for reform, and makes the case that no meaningful progress on climate, healthcare, or civil rights is possible without first confronting the corrosive role of money in politics. Through historical parallels and potential state-level solutions, the conversation pushes toward a future where political power is rebalanced and truly representative of the people. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, we discuss what surprised us most about this year's Prime Day, how shoppers are approaching the mega-event differently, how Amazon is using technology to make shopping easier—or more complicated—and the biggest lesson for its competitors. Tune in to hear a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian and Principal Analysts Sky Canaves and Zak Stambor.   Reports: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/prime-day-2026?_gl=1*1yes21q*_gcl_au*NDI1MjU0MDE2LjE3NzY3MTc1NzcuNzQzNTAwNDcwLjE3ODE1NDAyMDQuMTc4MTU0MDIxMQ..*_ga*OTE2NTYwMDAxLjE2ODk3OTEzNTc.*_ga_XXYLHB9SXG*czE3ODE2MzAyMTEkbzYyJGcwJHQxNzgxNjMwMjExJGo2MCRsMCRoNjAwODQzMDQ2       Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-2026-prime-day-shift-treasure-hunt-savings-strategy-reimagining-retail   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance in the Transaction Moment. Rokt's AI Brain and Ecommerce Network help the world's leading companies deliver more relevant customer experiences and unlock incremental value from every transaction. Learn more at rokt.com.

After years of uncertainty, many healthcare executives say they've experienced more change in the past five years than in their entire careers. Policy shifts, evolving patient expectations, and rapid advances in AI are all colliding at once — forcing leaders to rethink how they operate and where they invest. But here's the surprising part: the overwhelming sentiment isn't panic. It's clarity. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods sits down with Advisory Board researchers Morghen Philippi and Marisa Nives to share what they're hearing from months of research conversations with leaders across the ecosystem. Together, they offer a grounded look at how peers, partners, and competitors are thinking right now — where leaders are aligned, where they're making different bets, and what they're prioritizing next. We're here to help: Episode | Ep. 303: The hard truths behind the fight for commercial volumes Episode | Ep. 232: The rise of ICHRAs: Why some employers are turning to the individual market Playlist | Strategy and Financial Outlook playlist Report | 12 things CEOs need to know in 2026 Report | Survey insights: The 5 trends redefining health system strategy in 2026 Tool | Check out Advisory Board's Market Scenario Planner and other Advisory Board analytics and data tools to inform your strategy for growth, cost control and more. Ready-to-Use Slides | Market outlook for individual and small group health insurance Webinar | How to embrace a proactive (not reactive) approach to change Q&A with a clinical pharmacist: Reimagining diabetes care A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

Today, Hoji weighs in on the great ‘hybrid binding' debate; then he and Jonathan discuss the future of ski binding technology; 3D printing applications in ski gear; and Hoji's current attempts to push the boundaries of ski-gear performance; and the “fields of belief and disbelief.”Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you'd like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+Enter Our Weekly Gear GiveawayCheck out our Bike Buyer's GuideSee Our Blister Recommended ShopsCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Blister Plus Members (3:01)Life since the Blister Summit? (4:42)Hoji on ‘Hybrid' Ski Bindings (5:57)Reimagining of Ski Bindings (18:12)Hoji's 3D Printing Escapades (27:12)Reimagining Ski Boots (37:48)The Fields of Belief & Disbelief (46:56)Why Did You Want BLISTER+? (50:49)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his article, what he gets right, and why that label may be a barrier for some. Kaitlyn interviews biblical scholar Michael Rhodes about his book,"Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters." Rather than looking to specific verses to define our political positions, Rhodes says we must allow all of Scripture to shape our imaginations and then use discernment as we engage our unique political context. Also this week—controversy over the design of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, how faith-based apps are gamifying Christianity, and the benefits of talking to dogs. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://holypost.substack.com/p/726-reimagining-biblical-politics Bonus Interview: https://holypost.substack.com/p/how-christians-can-live-faithfully   0:00 - Show Starts 2:44 - Theme Song 3:08 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 $76 Welcome Pack for free when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   4:29 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   5:57 - Talking to Dogs Makes Ya Smart?   11:41 - Obama Presidential Center   23:56 - World Relief Update with Matthew Sorens   38:00 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org   40:00  - Sponsor - World Challenge - Want to help people around the world? Get involved today at https://worldchallenge.org/HOLYPOST   57:22 - Interview   1:04:42 - What Do We Mean by "Politics?"   1:15:40 - The Ambiguity of Esther   1:23:30 - Scripture Transforms Politics   1:34:26 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: The Commodification of Christianity: https://www.freyaindia.co.uk/p/the-commodification-of-christianity   American Christians Face a Choice: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/christian-humanism-trump-choice/687475/   Other Resources: crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics: https://pod.link/1888014284?view=apps&sort=popularity   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

The Shift to Australia: Reimagining the British Empire After the Revolution. Guest: Professor Richard Bell. The loss of the American colonies forced Britain to seek new locations for its convicts, leading to the colonization of Australia. After failed experiments in West Africa, the British government turned to Botany Bay in 1786 out of desperation. The "First Fleet" arrived in 1788, signaling the expansion of the British Empire into the Pacific as a direct consequence of American independence. This transition began a brutal era for the indigenous Eora people and demonstrated that the British Empire was not destroyed by the Revolution, but rather relocated its interests. 81821