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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 Monica Cornitcher. Entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Medase Cocktails, and the realities of launching, funding, and scaling a premium nonalcoholic spirits brand in a highly competitive market. Purpose of the Conversation The purpose of the episode is to: Educate aspiring entrepreneurs on how to build a differentiated consumer brand Demonstrate the importance of storytelling, market clarity, and operational discipline Highlight the growth of the nonalcoholic / zero‑proof beverage movement Inspire founders—especially founders of color—to own their niche, seek capital strategically, and scale intentionally. Key Takeaways 1. Business Built from Personal Need and Purpose Medase Cocktails was co‑founded by Monica and her lifelong friend during her friend’s battle with breast cancer, a time when alcohol was no longer an option—but celebration still mattered. The brand was created to allow people to celebrate authentically without alcohol It carries emotional depth rooted in friendship, gratitude, and loss Monica continues the mission after her co‑founder passed away in 2024 Lesson: Purpose-driven businesses create deeper emotional connection and long-term brand equity. 2. Differentiation Is Everything Monica deliberately rejected the “sparkling water with flavor” model common in nonalcoholic drinks. Her differentiators include: Authentic cocktail taste (Old Fashioned, Margarita, Moscow Mule) Organic juices, not artificial flavors Bold packaging that stands out on shelves Drinks designed to smell, taste, and feel like real cocktails Lesson: Competing on authenticity—not cost—is how you carve out market share in crowded spaces. 3. Brand Names and Stories Matter The name “Medase” means “thank you” and reflects gratitude, friendship, and emotional support. Monica emphasizes: Every flavor name, color, and product decision has a story A strong brand narrative creates curiosity, loyalty, and investor interest Lesson: People invest in brands they feel—emotionally, not just intellectually. 4. Venture Capital Is Not Just About Numbers While financials matter, Monica stresses that VCs also invest in founders and stories. What helped her secure venture capital: A compelling personal story Relevant founder skill sets (M&A, law, operations) Clear understanding of the market opportunity Lesson: Early-stage funding often depends on who you are and why you’re building, not just revenue. 5. Research, Planning, and Discipline Before Launch Unlike many food startups, Medase did not begin in a kitchen. They: Conducted a feasibility study Built a formal business plan Worked with a Black female food scientist Set strict personal funding limits before seeking capital Lesson: Preparation reduces risk and builds long-term sustainability. 6. Scaling Requires Operational Maturity As sales increased—especially on Amazon—Monica emphasized the need to move from “hustle mode” to operational excellence. Key scaling principles: Understand unit economics Track ROI for events and activations Adjust pricing as volume increases Build strategy across marketing, operations, and distribution Lesson: Hustle starts the business; operations grow it. 7. Niche First, Expansion Later Medase does not try to be “everything to everyone.” Core customers include: People seeking a break from alcohol Health-conscious consumers Black men looking for alcohol replacements Consumers wanting cocktail taste without hangovers Lesson: Strong niches create loyal advocates who fuel organic growth. 8. Smart Distribution Strategy Rather than rushing into retail, Monica prioritized direct-to-consumer channels: Amazon (top-performing channel) Brand website TikTok Shop Only after 6–7 months of traction did retail expansion become viable. Lesson: Control your margins and demand before entering expensive retail environments. Memorable Quotes “I wanted an authentic cocktail without compromise.” “Everything we do has a story behind it.” “Sometimes it’s not about the financials—it’s about the founder and the story.” “Don’t be everything to everybody. Find your market and stick with your market.” “Hustle starts the business, but operations give you scale.” “If it tastes too much like alcohol and you gave me a one-star review—thank you. That means I did my job.” Overall Message This episode is a real-world entrepreneurial blueprint showing how clarity of vision, emotional authenticity, disciplined planning, and niche focus can turn a personal idea into a scalable national brand. Monica Cornitcher exemplifies the modern founder:visionary, data-aware, emotionally intelligent, and unapologetically authentic. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW #AMISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explain all things Zendaya. From shedding her child-star exoskeleton to her breakout role in Spiderman, we discuss her career highs and lows, whether we need to close the Straight of Zendaya, and if the opportunity cost of big IP has paid off.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/662Looking for some Patriotic and Chaotic merch goodness? Head to knoxandjamie.shop for all your famously nonpartisan and apolitical needsThe Dossier: Wiki | IG | IMDb | Spotify | Red Carpet | Relationship timeline (see also: Lip Sync Battle & Tom's hard launch) Watch Mentions: Shake it Up | K.C. Undercover | Spider-man: Homecoming | The Greatest Showman | Euphoria | Malcolm & Marie | Challengers | Dune, Part Two & Part Three | The Odyssey | The DramaDrive-bys: Tornado Alley update | Euphoria S3 | Red Notice | Upon Jamie's Untimely Death | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | The Iron Claw | Mervyn's vs Braums | Law Roach | Katharine Foster, Mila Kunis & Gal Gadot | Kellie Pickler vs Zendaya | Dua Lipa wedding | Descendants | Tom Holland IMDb Red light mentions: Europeans complaining about the heat | Not recommending Widow's Bay strongly enough (see also: Rooster | Beef | Task) | Texas Tech vs Florida Softball | Knox's Newsletter | Solo Mio Green Lights:Jamie: movie - Obsession | movie - TunerKnox: web stuff - A24 Movie Log | movie - BackroomsBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Square | Boll & Branch (code: POPCAST) | Bombas (code: POPCAST) | Shopify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diving deeper on AI with Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary Vaynerchuk, Chairman of VaynerX and CEO and Creator of VeeFriends, joins Gen C to discuss why we are living through the most consequential technological moment since electricity. Sam and Gary dig into his long-held conviction that NFTs are a generational collectible, not a fad, his bold thesis that the rise of AI will trigger a massive IRL comeback, and why agentic commerce will make brands more important, not less. Links mentioned from the podcast: Gary's Twitter: https://x.com/garyvee Vayner Website: https://vaynerx.com/ VeeFriends Website: https://veefriends.com/ - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

“One of the most valuable traits is persistence.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This bonus episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Adina Solomon @relevant_resume, the founder and head writer of Relevant Resume—a company dedicated to helping professionals tell their career stories in a way that actually gets results.Adina is a former journalist whose work has appeared in major publications like The Washington Post, Fast Company, and National Geographic. She's interviewed thousands of people over the course of her career—an experience she now uses to uncover what makes each client stand out and translate that into compelling resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.S9 Episode Bonus 4: 6/2/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Adina SolomonFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/  X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod   Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://atlantaresumewriters.com/ Instagram: @relevant_resumeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlantaresumewriting TikTok: @relevantresume

EPISODE 371 - Clark welcomes Darrell (aka DC) back as cohost where they first discuss the $5.1 million Victor Wembanyama 1/1 Black Prizm rookie card sale. Then they also provide their initial thoughts on the PSA Value Service shut down announced recently.Then for Hobby Headlines, based on a recent Yahoo! Sports article on comparing the value of Shohei Ohtani cards vs vintage cards (where 95% of a recent poll chose vintage over Ohtani), they ask whether that's a sign of the Ohtani card market about to see a regression. And they also get into whether vintage cards will remain relevant in the future as newer collectors are further removed from when the old school players actually played live.Next, DC talks about his latest pick-ups from the three card shows he set up at over the past month, before they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cardstothemoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fivecardguys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Clark) | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yntegritysportscards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Hyung) | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tradeyouatrecess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (John)Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fivecardguys.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cardstothemoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fivecardguys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Katia Bolotin is a Torah educator, speaker, and author, based in Israel. Her thought-provoking articles and audio talks highlight the enduring relevance of Torah in our ever-changing world. Katia's focus on personal growth harmonizes with the Torah's wisdom of how to best cultivate and maintain that growth. Katia is also a pianist, songwriter, and composer of contemporary classical music. Her original musical compositions can be streamed at Katia Bolotin on SoundCloud. Katia released an insightful book called Timeless Torah Wisdom: Making It Relevant For Our Ever-Changing World that is the subject of this interview. Katia teaches us about the importance of spiritual wealth. While many of us chase monetary wealth, a perfect body, and relationships, Katia helps us understand that those things are only the MEANS to and END. The marriage, the flat stomach, the gorgeous house, and everything else that we want are not the end in itself. Katia shows us how to see beyond the superficial qualities of someone or something that we love and look beyond it to see that it was Hashem who created it for us. She gives us a great exercise to teach us how to see Hashem as the Source of everything, and how to internalize that realization. Katia discusses the importance of seeing every obstacle and challenge in our lives at a set up, and not as a set back. She teaches us to apply Torah wisdom to changing our perspective on any challenge, and thereby using Torah to help us OVERCOME our challenges. "When you change the way you see things, the things that you see change."In this poignant conversation, we learn how to go from being a victim to being a victor, just like Joseph did when he found himself thrown into a pit by his brothers. If he thought of himself as being left in a pit to die, he would have drowned in his victimhood. Instead, he looked at himself as being sent into the pit for a higher purpose, which later revealed itself when he became a leader in Egypt, and saved the people (including his own family) from famine. We are all put into this world to achieve our own unique purpose--NOBODY else can do it for us. We may look or dress the same, but our intentions are different; our life experiences are different, and because of that, the way we approach people and situations is different. It is that very difference that helps us carry out our mission.Throughout or conversation, Katia shared beautiful nuggets of knowledge on how to use ancient Torah wisdom to navigate the challenges we face in life today.Katia's Book: Timeless Torah Wisdom: Making It Relevant For An Ever-Changing World, can be purchased on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Making-Relevant-Timeless-Torah-wisdom/dp/B0FRSWS2B2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P8LUA7J5YRT9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pLUw-JJXdgp3xgp_b94jM1HQZa-Ja40W1gMI2Dzrh5PSNiHuwjNeUWAMS-S7yR7poFdbcIrdax3Dw5usrzdhwvQeecJMS0_MdQPKMOsAGOzNH82GA9UaF8krLVJg9wsb4YTsjO6uahoDQw9DEC2s4dx2tQHenUkKe-ZabnISkUllnLHBB5IpJLCQN__m_DeEuyG-sNnkgZ_-9u8wFjzYOu30DlZXJm3O27CNiMMekJs.o3HzKgHQGThEiSOESCXHa15oXXy_Q7hYiJoq_FJkM5I&dib_tag=se&keywords=katia+bolotin&qid=1780415287&sprefix=katia+bol%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1If you would like to rediscover who you are on a soul level and unlock a life of self-worth and authenticity, click the link to book a free discovery call with Vera Kessler:https://innerlifecoachingwithvera.com/Contact email: atrebbetzins@gmail.com

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 Monica Cornitcher. Entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Medase Cocktails, and the realities of launching, funding, and scaling a premium nonalcoholic spirits brand in a highly competitive market. Purpose of the Conversation The purpose of the episode is to: Educate aspiring entrepreneurs on how to build a differentiated consumer brand Demonstrate the importance of storytelling, market clarity, and operational discipline Highlight the growth of the nonalcoholic / zero‑proof beverage movement Inspire founders—especially founders of color—to own their niche, seek capital strategically, and scale intentionally. Key Takeaways 1. Business Built from Personal Need and Purpose Medase Cocktails was co‑founded by Monica and her lifelong friend during her friend’s battle with breast cancer, a time when alcohol was no longer an option—but celebration still mattered. The brand was created to allow people to celebrate authentically without alcohol It carries emotional depth rooted in friendship, gratitude, and loss Monica continues the mission after her co‑founder passed away in 2024 Lesson: Purpose-driven businesses create deeper emotional connection and long-term brand equity. 2. Differentiation Is Everything Monica deliberately rejected the “sparkling water with flavor” model common in nonalcoholic drinks. Her differentiators include: Authentic cocktail taste (Old Fashioned, Margarita, Moscow Mule) Organic juices, not artificial flavors Bold packaging that stands out on shelves Drinks designed to smell, taste, and feel like real cocktails Lesson: Competing on authenticity—not cost—is how you carve out market share in crowded spaces. 3. Brand Names and Stories Matter The name “Medase” means “thank you” and reflects gratitude, friendship, and emotional support. Monica emphasizes: Every flavor name, color, and product decision has a story A strong brand narrative creates curiosity, loyalty, and investor interest Lesson: People invest in brands they feel—emotionally, not just intellectually. 4. Venture Capital Is Not Just About Numbers While financials matter, Monica stresses that VCs also invest in founders and stories. What helped her secure venture capital: A compelling personal story Relevant founder skill sets (M&A, law, operations) Clear understanding of the market opportunity Lesson: Early-stage funding often depends on who you are and why you’re building, not just revenue. 5. Research, Planning, and Discipline Before Launch Unlike many food startups, Medase did not begin in a kitchen. They: Conducted a feasibility study Built a formal business plan Worked with a Black female food scientist Set strict personal funding limits before seeking capital Lesson: Preparation reduces risk and builds long-term sustainability. 6. Scaling Requires Operational Maturity As sales increased—especially on Amazon—Monica emphasized the need to move from “hustle mode” to operational excellence. Key scaling principles: Understand unit economics Track ROI for events and activations Adjust pricing as volume increases Build strategy across marketing, operations, and distribution Lesson: Hustle starts the business; operations grow it. 7. Niche First, Expansion Later Medase does not try to be “everything to everyone.” Core customers include: People seeking a break from alcohol Health-conscious consumers Black men looking for alcohol replacements Consumers wanting cocktail taste without hangovers Lesson: Strong niches create loyal advocates who fuel organic growth. 8. Smart Distribution Strategy Rather than rushing into retail, Monica prioritized direct-to-consumer channels: Amazon (top-performing channel) Brand website TikTok Shop Only after 6–7 months of traction did retail expansion become viable. Lesson: Control your margins and demand before entering expensive retail environments. Memorable Quotes “I wanted an authentic cocktail without compromise.” “Everything we do has a story behind it.” “Sometimes it’s not about the financials—it’s about the founder and the story.” “Don’t be everything to everybody. Find your market and stick with your market.” “Hustle starts the business, but operations give you scale.” “If it tastes too much like alcohol and you gave me a one-star review—thank you. That means I did my job.” Overall Message This episode is a real-world entrepreneurial blueprint showing how clarity of vision, emotional authenticity, disciplined planning, and niche focus can turn a personal idea into a scalable national brand. Monica Cornitcher exemplifies the modern founder:visionary, data-aware, emotionally intelligent, and unapologetically authentic. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Monica Cornitcher. Entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Medase Cocktails, and the realities of launching, funding, and scaling a premium nonalcoholic spirits brand in a highly competitive market. Purpose of the Conversation The purpose of the episode is to: Educate aspiring entrepreneurs on how to build a differentiated consumer brand Demonstrate the importance of storytelling, market clarity, and operational discipline Highlight the growth of the nonalcoholic / zero‑proof beverage movement Inspire founders—especially founders of color—to own their niche, seek capital strategically, and scale intentionally. Key Takeaways 1. Business Built from Personal Need and Purpose Medase Cocktails was co‑founded by Monica and her lifelong friend during her friend’s battle with breast cancer, a time when alcohol was no longer an option—but celebration still mattered. The brand was created to allow people to celebrate authentically without alcohol It carries emotional depth rooted in friendship, gratitude, and loss Monica continues the mission after her co‑founder passed away in 2024 Lesson: Purpose-driven businesses create deeper emotional connection and long-term brand equity. 2. Differentiation Is Everything Monica deliberately rejected the “sparkling water with flavor” model common in nonalcoholic drinks. Her differentiators include: Authentic cocktail taste (Old Fashioned, Margarita, Moscow Mule) Organic juices, not artificial flavors Bold packaging that stands out on shelves Drinks designed to smell, taste, and feel like real cocktails Lesson: Competing on authenticity—not cost—is how you carve out market share in crowded spaces. 3. Brand Names and Stories Matter The name “Medase” means “thank you” and reflects gratitude, friendship, and emotional support. Monica emphasizes: Every flavor name, color, and product decision has a story A strong brand narrative creates curiosity, loyalty, and investor interest Lesson: People invest in brands they feel—emotionally, not just intellectually. 4. Venture Capital Is Not Just About Numbers While financials matter, Monica stresses that VCs also invest in founders and stories. What helped her secure venture capital: A compelling personal story Relevant founder skill sets (M&A, law, operations) Clear understanding of the market opportunity Lesson: Early-stage funding often depends on who you are and why you’re building, not just revenue. 5. Research, Planning, and Discipline Before Launch Unlike many food startups, Medase did not begin in a kitchen. They: Conducted a feasibility study Built a formal business plan Worked with a Black female food scientist Set strict personal funding limits before seeking capital Lesson: Preparation reduces risk and builds long-term sustainability. 6. Scaling Requires Operational Maturity As sales increased—especially on Amazon—Monica emphasized the need to move from “hustle mode” to operational excellence. Key scaling principles: Understand unit economics Track ROI for events and activations Adjust pricing as volume increases Build strategy across marketing, operations, and distribution Lesson: Hustle starts the business; operations grow it. 7. Niche First, Expansion Later Medase does not try to be “everything to everyone.” Core customers include: People seeking a break from alcohol Health-conscious consumers Black men looking for alcohol replacements Consumers wanting cocktail taste without hangovers Lesson: Strong niches create loyal advocates who fuel organic growth. 8. Smart Distribution Strategy Rather than rushing into retail, Monica prioritized direct-to-consumer channels: Amazon (top-performing channel) Brand website TikTok Shop Only after 6–7 months of traction did retail expansion become viable. Lesson: Control your margins and demand before entering expensive retail environments. Memorable Quotes “I wanted an authentic cocktail without compromise.” “Everything we do has a story behind it.” “Sometimes it’s not about the financials—it’s about the founder and the story.” “Don’t be everything to everybody. Find your market and stick with your market.” “Hustle starts the business, but operations give you scale.” “If it tastes too much like alcohol and you gave me a one-star review—thank you. That means I did my job.” Overall Message This episode is a real-world entrepreneurial blueprint showing how clarity of vision, emotional authenticity, disciplined planning, and niche focus can turn a personal idea into a scalable national brand. Monica Cornitcher exemplifies the modern founder:visionary, data-aware, emotionally intelligent, and unapologetically authentic. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is aiming for $750K at great margins in 2026 as a reseller and he's doing it as a one man show - with a full-time "real job" as well! He put in the work starting in 2024, but now his business requires only about 3-5 hours per week to maintain and he's on a roll. He uses a prep center and never touches his inventory - proving just how flexible and scalable this business model truly is!   At one point he says, "Finding great products to sell isn't the challenge - finding enough money to buy them all is the hurdle"   Prepare to be inspired and encouraged with plenty of specific tips and insights as well!   Are you ready to get serious and get started doing Amazon reselling the RIGHT WAY! Get into our step by step training at ProvenAmazonCourse.com or schedule a call with our team, or text/call us anytime to build a custom roadmap as 100s of other guests on this show have done! We are here to help!   Don't forget to check out our episode sponsor, Sellerboard, our awesome sponsor - THE accurate profit analytics tool for Amazon sellers that helps you calculate your profit precisely, accounting for all hidden fees and in real time. Use our link and get a free trial: https://SilentJim.com/numbers    Our recommended tools SilentJim.com/keepa SellerAmp: Selleramp.com/mst/ Sellerboard: SilentJim.com/numbers   Relevant show note LINKS: ProvenWholesaleSourcing.com  - Learn wholesale sourcing strategies    TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world   Show note LINKS: Astroadvancedanalytics.com - coupon code MYSILENTTEAM25 to save 25%   PrepCenterNetwork.com - A list of all known prep centers   3pmercury.com/friends - The best price on 3PMercury   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!    

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 Monica Cornitcher. Entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Medase Cocktails, and the realities of launching, funding, and scaling a premium nonalcoholic spirits brand in a highly competitive market. Purpose of the Conversation The purpose of the episode is to: Educate aspiring entrepreneurs on how to build a differentiated consumer brand Demonstrate the importance of storytelling, market clarity, and operational discipline Highlight the growth of the nonalcoholic / zero‑proof beverage movement Inspire founders—especially founders of color—to own their niche, seek capital strategically, and scale intentionally. Key Takeaways 1. Business Built from Personal Need and Purpose Medase Cocktails was co‑founded by Monica and her lifelong friend during her friend’s battle with breast cancer, a time when alcohol was no longer an option—but celebration still mattered. The brand was created to allow people to celebrate authentically without alcohol It carries emotional depth rooted in friendship, gratitude, and loss Monica continues the mission after her co‑founder passed away in 2024 Lesson: Purpose-driven businesses create deeper emotional connection and long-term brand equity. 2. Differentiation Is Everything Monica deliberately rejected the “sparkling water with flavor” model common in nonalcoholic drinks. Her differentiators include: Authentic cocktail taste (Old Fashioned, Margarita, Moscow Mule) Organic juices, not artificial flavors Bold packaging that stands out on shelves Drinks designed to smell, taste, and feel like real cocktails Lesson: Competing on authenticity—not cost—is how you carve out market share in crowded spaces. 3. Brand Names and Stories Matter The name “Medase” means “thank you” and reflects gratitude, friendship, and emotional support. Monica emphasizes: Every flavor name, color, and product decision has a story A strong brand narrative creates curiosity, loyalty, and investor interest Lesson: People invest in brands they feel—emotionally, not just intellectually. 4. Venture Capital Is Not Just About Numbers While financials matter, Monica stresses that VCs also invest in founders and stories. What helped her secure venture capital: A compelling personal story Relevant founder skill sets (M&A, law, operations) Clear understanding of the market opportunity Lesson: Early-stage funding often depends on who you are and why you’re building, not just revenue. 5. Research, Planning, and Discipline Before Launch Unlike many food startups, Medase did not begin in a kitchen. They: Conducted a feasibility study Built a formal business plan Worked with a Black female food scientist Set strict personal funding limits before seeking capital Lesson: Preparation reduces risk and builds long-term sustainability. 6. Scaling Requires Operational Maturity As sales increased—especially on Amazon—Monica emphasized the need to move from “hustle mode” to operational excellence. Key scaling principles: Understand unit economics Track ROI for events and activations Adjust pricing as volume increases Build strategy across marketing, operations, and distribution Lesson: Hustle starts the business; operations grow it. 7. Niche First, Expansion Later Medase does not try to be “everything to everyone.” Core customers include: People seeking a break from alcohol Health-conscious consumers Black men looking for alcohol replacements Consumers wanting cocktail taste without hangovers Lesson: Strong niches create loyal advocates who fuel organic growth. 8. Smart Distribution Strategy Rather than rushing into retail, Monica prioritized direct-to-consumer channels: Amazon (top-performing channel) Brand website TikTok Shop Only after 6–7 months of traction did retail expansion become viable. Lesson: Control your margins and demand before entering expensive retail environments. Memorable Quotes “I wanted an authentic cocktail without compromise.” “Everything we do has a story behind it.” “Sometimes it’s not about the financials—it’s about the founder and the story.” “Don’t be everything to everybody. Find your market and stick with your market.” “Hustle starts the business, but operations give you scale.” “If it tastes too much like alcohol and you gave me a one-star review—thank you. That means I did my job.” Overall Message This episode is a real-world entrepreneurial blueprint showing how clarity of vision, emotional authenticity, disciplined planning, and niche focus can turn a personal idea into a scalable national brand. Monica Cornitcher exemplifies the modern founder:visionary, data-aware, emotionally intelligent, and unapologetically authentic. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 344 of The Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Joey Wright discuss wide receiver tiers and rankings for 2026 fantasy football.   Download the 2026 Footballguys Rookie Guide: www.https://footballguys.com/rookieguide   Email us at fantasyshow@footballguys.com!  

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Gregory Offner is an award-winning keynote speaker and author who focuses on helping organizations improve performance by redesigning the experience of work.  Greg was a keynote speaker at the 2026 Sandler Summit, and he introduced the concept of the Encore Experience—a powerful shift in how we think about engagement, culture, and sustainable high performance.  In this conversation, we break down: The real driver of most employee performance problems —even when numbers look strong How true ownership (versus compliance) impacts long-term performance. Why incentives and pressure stop working over time Who your internal, and external, audience is; and why it matters. When disengagement starts, and the two questions that can stop it in its tracks. What leaders can do, right now, to create an "Encore Experience" for their audience. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or sales leader looking to build a high-performing team that's energized, engaged, and sustainable, this episode will give you a new framework to lead by. To learn more about Greg's work, or to inquire about bringing him in to speak at one of your events: Website: https://www.gregoryoffner.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregoryoffnerjr  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryoffnerjr     Chapter 1: Opening and Theme: The "Encore Experience" 00:00:02 – 00:02:22 Dave Matson frames the podcast's focus on the Success Triangle—attitude, behavior, and technique—then Jim Marshall introduces guest Greg Offner and the premise: performance problems are often experience problems. Greg is positioned as a keynote expert on engagement, ownership, and results, and Jim asks him to define the "encore experience." Chapter 2: Defining the Encore Experience 00:02:22 – 00:03:42 Greg explains an encore experience as any interaction that leaves people eager to repeat it, like shouting "one more song" at a concert. He argues workplaces should intentionally create encore experiences daily for customers, colleagues, communities, and oneself. Chapter 3: Engagement Crisis and Opportunity 00:03:42 – 00:05:12 Greg cites long-standing data showing roughly 70% of workers are disengaged, with a subset actively disengaged. He positions encore experiences as both a remedy for struggling cultures and a multiplier for organizations already doing well. Chapter 4: Creation, Agency, and Meaning at Work 00:05:12 – 00:07:41 Using a story about his daughter and sidewalk chalk, Greg illustrates the innate human joy of being the cause. He argues work should be reframed from obligation to opportunity—especially in sales, where relationships and experiences can be intentionally designed for "encore" reactions. Chapter 5: Turning Events into Culture 00:07:41 – 00:10:56 Greg outlines a simple, repeatable playbook: meet the audience where they are, add something uniquely yours (or invite their unique contribution), then reflect and refine. He emphasizes consistent application over one-off events and highlights post-call reviews as a natural reflection mechanism. Chapter 6: Performance Is Interaction: Audience, Not Monologue 00:10:56 – 00:13:58 Greg reframes daily work as performance and every counterpart as an audience member, noting sales should be a dialogue. He introduces the three audience archetypes—keepers, leapers, and sleepers—explaining their motivations in both business and his dueling piano bar experience. Chapter 7: Sleepers as Trapped Value 00:13:58 – 00:15:14 Sleepers arrived with expectations but disengaged when they felt the experience wouldn't deliver. Greg argues they represent the greatest hidden opportunity and that organizations should provoke strong opinions—positive or negative—rather than indifference. Chapter 8: High Performers, Voice, and Retention Risk 00:15:14 – 00:19:31 Greg cautions that voicing improvement ideas is a sign of engagement, not insubordination. Ignoring such input drives talent away. He distinguishes leapers and keepers as likely high performers and warns that overreliance on money fails to address root motivations. Chapter 9: Rock Stars vs. Rock Solids 00:19:31 – 00:21:18 Within keepers, Greg differentiates recognition-seeking rock stars from steady, lifestyle-focused rock solids. Pushing rock solids into rock star trajectories can trigger disengagement; leaders must align motivators to individual preferences. Chapter 10: Recognition That's Relevant and Unique 00:21:18 – 00:26:58 Greg stresses making recognition meaningful and individualized rather than generic swag. He shares examples: lunches with the boss feeling special to staff, and a server's unique tactic to transform a family meal—illustrating how small, personal touches create loyalty. Chapter 11: Where Encore Breaks Down in Sales 00:26:58 – 00:29:18 Under pressure, teams default to transactions over experiences. Greg argues that the path to the second sale begins at the first signature, and short-term quota focus erodes value. Designing the sales journey as an enjoyable experience sustains renewals and referrals. Chapter 12: Small Acts, Big Impact 00:29:18 – 00:36:13 Greg urges leaders to spotlight everyday actions that become meaningful moments, sharing stories of a CEO personally covering an employee's life-saving prescription and a pet food company sending flowers and refunds when a customer's pet dies. Simple, empathetic policies create encore loyalty. Chapter 13: A Simple Framework to Start Tomorrow 00:36:13 – 00:43:38 Greg advises cataloging everyday interactions and prioritizing low-lift, high-ROI moments internally and externally. He introduces the "request slip" concept from piano bars—ideas need skin in the game—and describes an internal "Shark Tank" process that turns suggestions into actionable requests with executive sponsorship. Chapter 14: Stop Using Title as Trophy; Start Removing Obstacles 00:43:38 – 00:46:41 Leaders should stop treating titles as rewards and start using them to clear roadblocks. Greg shares his early missteps as a sales manager and emphasizes enabling employees, welcoming ideas from newcomers, and converting suggestions into co-owned requests. Chapter 15: Results Through Experience, Not Just Accountability 00:46:41 – 00:50:34 Jim summarizes the challenge to traditional performance thinking. Greg clarifies he values results but insists sustainable success depends on how and why results are achieved—shifting from transactions to transformational experiences that drive long-term loyalty. Chapter 16: Calibrating Ownership to Archetypes 00:50:34 – 00:51:54 Greg cautions against forcing ownership on rock solids who don't want it and reframes sleepers as undecided keepers or leapers. Leaders should help sleepers decide—either by enabling a leap or creating conditions to thrive in place. Chapter 17: Resources and Close 00:51:54 – end Greg offers an archetype "playlist" resource summarizing keepers, leapers, and sleepers with practical do's and don'ts, and invites contact via his website and social media. The episode closes with acknowledgments and copyright information.  

Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Miss my TokyoTreat Twitch streams? Use code "NOSTALGIA" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/theanimenostalgia to enjoy it for yourself! While your host is taking a brief break for health reasons, please enjoy some selected Guest Spots from other podcasts! This month, from the archives, enjoy some discussion on the unique take on Fukumoto's classic Kaiji manga--the live-action Animal World movie with The Bomb Squad! I hope you enjoy it!Stream the episode or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Check out my podcast episode on the original Kaiji manga here!Watch the Kaiji anime adaptation on HIDIVE (with a subscription)Get the original Kaiji manga on Amazon or Bookshop.org! Watch the Youtube version of this podcast on The Bomb Squad's official channel!Follow The Bomb Squad on Bluesky!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

The Process of Becoming a Counsellor - How to Write a Personal Statement for a Counselling Course In Episode 377 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week's three topics: Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice', they explore AI apps and depersonalisation in counselling - looking at how AI tools may risk weakening the therapeutic relationship and the importance of maintaining human connection in therapy. Then in ‘Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Jane Godward and Tara Fox about their new book, The Process of Becoming a Counsellor: Navigating the Transformation - discussing the realities of counselling training, personal development, and choosing the right course. And finally, in ‘Student Services', Rory and Ken discuss how to write a personal statement for a counselling course - including what tutors are really looking for and how to present yourself authentically. AI Apps and Depersonalisation in Counselling [starts at 03:40 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken explore AI apps and depersonalisation in counselling, examining how AI tools may affect the therapeutic relationship and why therapists need to critically reflect on the use of AI in practice. Key points discussed include: The therapeutic relationship is built on empathy, shared humanity, and human connection - something AI cannot truly replicate. AI tools may provide generic or “stock” responses that risk reducing the individuality and nuance of client work. Therapists need to consider whether AI tools undermine trust, rapport, or the client's sense of autonomy. AI-generated summaries and interventions may miss important relational cues such as body language, silence, emotional tone, and previous session context. Critical thinking is essential when using AI in counselling practice - therapists must ensure clinical judgment remains central. The key ethical question is whether a tool supports the therapeutic relationship or risks replacing aspects of human support. The Process of Becoming a Counsellor [starts at 27:00 mins] In this week's ‘Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Jane Godward and Tara Fox about their new book, The Process of Becoming a Counsellor: Navigating the Transformation. Key points from this conversation include: Many students begin counselling training without fully understanding the personal transformation involved in becoming a counsellor. Counselling training is more than academic study - it involves deep personal development and self-reflection. Choosing the right modality and training provider is essential, as not every course will suit every student. The book explores the “shift” from learning counselling skills to becoming a competent practitioner able to work safely with vulnerable clients. The authors discuss the importance of diversity, identity, and the “social graces” model in helping students explore their own experiences and assumptions. Students are encouraged to trust the process of training, recognising that growth and change happen gradually throughout the journey. How to Write a Personal Statement for a Counselling Course [starts at 49:54 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken discuss how to write an effective personal statement for counselling training or counselling-related work. Key points include: A strong personal statement should be authentic, reflective, and written in your own voice rather than sounding overly formal. Tutors are looking for sincerity, self-awareness, and evidence that you understand the personal and academic demands of counselling training. Clearly explaining why counselling matters to you and what motivates you to train is an important part of the statement. Relevant experience does not have to come from counselling itself - life experience, teamwork, volunteering, and helping roles can all be valuable. It is important to show openness to learning, personal growth, and self-reflection. Applicants should tailor their personal statement to the specific course or role they are applying for and consider whether it is the right fit for them. Links and Resources Counselling Skills Academy Advanced Certificate in Counselling Supervision Basic Counselling Skills: A Student Guide Counsellor CPD Counselling Study Resource Counselling Theory in Practice: A Student Guide Counselling Tutor Training and CPD Facebook group Website Online and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner's Guide Online and Telephone Counselling Course

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWhat happens when the justice system becomes one of the central battlegrounds of American politics?In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram speak with Adam Klasfeld, veteran legal journalist and editor in chief of All Rise News, about several major legal fights unfolding in the Trump era. Adam has spent years covering high-profile court cases from inside the courtroom, including Trump's criminal and civil cases, the E. Jean Carroll litigation, the Epstein prosecution, impeachment proceedings, and major cases involving civil rights and due process.The conversation begins with Trump's proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. Adam explains where the fund came from, why its structure is raising alarms, and how taxpayer money could potentially be distributed with little public oversight. He also walks through why Capitol Police officers Harry Dunn and Dan Hodges are challenging the fund, and what the fight says about January 6, political loyalty, and accountability.The episode then turns to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was sent to El Salvador despite a court order blocking his removal. Adam explains why this case has become such an important due process fight, why judges across the political spectrum have raised concerns, and why the case matters even to people who may not follow immigration law closely.Finally, Adam breaks down the Trump Justice Department's case involving the Southern Poverty Law Center. He explains the government's claims about SPLC's former informant program, the connection to Charlottesville and Unite the Right, and why the case raises larger questions about civil rights organizations, extremism, and the rewriting of recent history.Relevant links for Adam Klasfeld:All Rise Newshttps://www.allrisenews.com/https://substack.com/@klasfeldreportshttps://x.com/KlasfeldReportshttps://www.instagram.com/adamklasfeld/Guest BioAdam Klasfeld provides some of the “best legal writing inside the courtroom” (MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell) and insights that are “always so smart and on the money” (MSNBC's Katie Phang). For more than a decade, he's covered the top stories and court cases from state, federal and military courts across the United States.A senior journalism fellow at Just Security, an online forum affiliated with NYU School of Law, Adam has served as a legal contributor for MSNBC's The Last Word. Previously, Adam served as the senior legal correspondent for The Messenger, the managing editor for Law&Crime, and a reporter for Courthouse News. He has appeared as a guest on the Dan Abrams Show on NewsNation, the Lawrence O'Donnell Show on MSNBC, CBS's Inside Edition, the BBC, and NBC on a variety of topics. He hosted the podcast "Objections: with Adam Klasfeld" and was prominently featured in the documentary "Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?" — which premiered on the Starz Network and the UK's Channel 4. International television appearances include Sky News, CBC, and CTV, discussing Jeffrey Epstein's thwarted prosecution. Radio appearances: National Public Radio's “All Things Considered,” “Here and Now,” and “Trump, Inc.”; BBC (World, Scotland and Wales); Radio New Zealand; SXM Canada Talks; Sirius FM and more. He cut his teeth at the legal news beat for a decade at Courthouse News, and his bylines also have appeared on NBC, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, and other outlets. Most major news outlets have cited his scoops and reporting, including the New York Times, Washington Post, NBC, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, Newsweek, Reuters, U.S. News and World Report and the Associated Press.Support the show

Proceedings from a webinar on April 16, 2026, moderated by Dr Neil Love, including the following topics: Introduction: Research To Practice Paper of the Year! (0:00) Checkpoint Inhibitors for Localized Microsatellite Instability-High Tumors (11:12) Circulating Tumor DNA Assays (21:58) Checkpoint Inhibitors for Metastatic Disease (38:32) CME information and select publications

World's finest supervillain. Brainiac 5's greatest shame. An explorer who goes ape. Living wi-fi. The Guardians' cousins. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue their evaluation of Who's Who #5's entries based on sheer datability. Featuring permanent panelists Isabel, Josée, Nathalie, and Amelie. Listen to Episode 27 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to the feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: Who's Hot and Who's Not ep.28 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.

World's finest supervillain. Brainiac 5's greatest shame. An explorer who goes ape. Living wi-fi. The Guardians' cousins. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue their evaluation of Who's Who #5's entries based on sheer datability. Featuring permanent panelists Isabel, Josée, Nathalie, and Amelie. Listen to Episode 27 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to the feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: Who's Hot and Who's Not ep.28 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.

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Proceedings from a webinar on March 11, 2026, moderated by Dr Neil Love, including the following topics: Introduction: I think I missed that day in med school (BTK biology) (0:00) First-Line Treatment (11:40) Relapsed/Refractory Disease (46:35) CME information and select publications

Dear Church, Greetings to you all!You can watch the original YouTube version of this podcast here.Relevant email correspondence (anonymous) here.OUR STATEMENT & CONFESSION OF FAITH IS HERE.In this video I pluck up the courage to call the finest men and brothers in the land to repentance — the men of Puritan and Reformed tradition — who should be calling and leading and teaching the national Church to repentance, NOT leveraging a call to  national prayer to raise millions of pounds for their new building fund.May God have mercy on the Church who are currently as unfeeling as fat, (Psalm 119:70)Maranatha?

Noch nie in der Geschichte des Personal Training gab es die Situation, dass Dein Klient mehr Daten hat als Du.

In this episode, we're diving into the upcoming summer TV lineup. Join us as we share what we're buying, what we're selling, and which premieres are the perfect excuse to hunker down in the AC and ignore the heat index. From the big, obvious watches everyone will be group-texting about to the new shows that already have us irrationally hopeful, we're breaking down what deserves a spot in your summer binge rotation.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/660Get our secret Snake Draft episode in our 2020 Archive Bundle at knoxandjamie.shopRewind: The Eternaut | The Four Seasons | #1 Happy Family USA | Love Island USA | The Summer I Turned Pretty | Stick | We Were Liars | Dexter Resurrection | Washington Black | Chief of War | The Bear | Squid GameObvis: House of the Dragon S3 | The Bear | Ted LassoSummer Green Lights: Lord of the Flies | The Other Bennet Sister | Rivals | Widow's Bay | Margo's Got Money Troubles Buy / Sells: Elle (Prime Video) | Cape Fear (Apple TV) | Not Suitable for Work (Hulu) | Lanterns (HBO Max) | Little House on the Prairie (Netflix) | Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV) | The Hawk (Netflix) | Five Star Weekend (Peacock) | Spider-Noir (Prime Video)Also-Rans: The Boroughs (Netflix) | Every Year After (Prime Video) | Lucky (Apple TV)Fact check: Patrick Wilson can sing? Drive-bys: The Bear ‘Gary' commentary | Legally Blonde | That Thing You Do! | 1962 Cape Fear & 1991 Cape Fear | Melissa Gilbert's Husband | The Last Thing He Told me (aka - Taken - Jennifer Garner's version) | Zoe watching Harry on the SidelinesRed Light Mentions: Lorne Michaels & Paul McCartney (see also: more SNL commentary on TMYK) | Spotify logo | Stephen Colbert | Re-dedication service | Survivor S50 Winner Green Lights:Jamie: show - Couple's Therapy | show - Off CampusKnox: book - This is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Function Health (code: POPCAST25) | Quince | Olive & June | Hers | Pura | Bombas (code:POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will your final thought be? In Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna gives a surprising answer: your last thought isn't something you can control in the moment — it's the result of what you've practiced thinking about your entire life. So this chapter isn't really about death — It's about attention. In this episode, I explore:

Most organizations don't have a technology problem. They have a focus problem.In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton, together with co-host Kim Humphrey, President and CEO of AME, is joined by Rami Goldratt, CEO of Goldratt Group, for a practical, no-fluff deep dive into the Theory of Constraints and what it actually takes to drive breakthrough performance in today's business environment. From why most companies are automating what they can instead of what they should, to the danger of spreading resources thin across too many initiatives, Rami brings decades of real-world experience helping organizations across manufacturing, retail, automotive, engineering, and logistics unlock significant gains in throughput and lead time reduction. Kim adds her lens on why continuous improvement and constraints-thinking are more intertwined than ever, and why the principles Rami's father Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt pioneered are not just still relevant but urgently needed right now.The conversation spans the full arc: inherent simplicity, managing uncertainty with buffers and fast feedback loops, the tug of war between local efficiency and global performance, and what it looks like when an entire engineering organization aligns behind a single constraint to achieve the impossible. The Mazda story alone is worth the listen. If you're navigating complexity, chasing results that keep falling short, or trying to build an organization that can actually adapt and execute, this one's for you.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(08:43) Rami's career journey and key lessons learned(15:26) The legacy and simplicity of Dr Eliyahu Goldratt(18:30) Biggest trends and challenges facing businesses today(23:39) What is Theory of Constraints and the three fears(28:09) Why forecasts keep getting less accurate over time(31:35) Common TOC misconceptions and local vs global efficiency(38:09) Why supply chain variety is destroying forecast accuracy(47:15) The Mazda case study and TOC in actionAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Rami Goldratt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramigoldratt/Learn more about Goldratt Consulting: https://goldrattgroup.com/Connect with Kim Humphrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlee-kim-h-5977474/Learn more about AME: https://www.ame.org/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/WEBINAR- Delivering Flawless Field Service with Predictive Insights and AI: https://bit.ly/4sXVZfVWEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqWEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7DWEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAfThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-theory-constraints-more-relevant-than-ever-before-1586

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima engage in a heated debate regarding reports that the Cleveland Browns might consider trading star defensive end Myles Garrett. They explore local fan perspectives versus national narratives and discuss the implications of trading a franchise cornerstone for draft picks. The discussion also covers the Cleveland Guardians' recent success and Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance in the NBA. 01:20 - OJ Trial And Garrett Talk 05:50 - Myles Garrett Trade Debate 09:03 - Browns Defensive Coaching Changes 12:53 - Garrett Leadership Analysis 20:00 - Listener Myles Garrett Feedback 25:02 - NFL Contract Extension Discussion 32:02 - Cleveland Guardians Performance Update 35:08 - NBA Stars League Dominance 38:42 - Station Boss Sound Critique

Proverbs 12:25

Inflation may have sunk the Democratic Party at the ballot box in 2024. But high prices at the grocery store and the gas station are now a problem for the GOP. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices in April saw their biggest year-over-year jump in three years and gasoline prices were up 28% from a year earlier. For our special What's News series The Cost-of-Living Election, WSJ national politics reporter Sabrina Siddiqui met with voters and congressional candidates in and around Allentown, Pa., to uncover what stubborn inflation could mean for the area's primary election this Tuesday. She then speaks with the sitting congressman for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, about what he's doing to address the rising cost of living. Relevant links: Tariffs' Messy Reality: The Cost-of-Living Election | Part 1: Ohio Inflation Soared to 3.8% in April, Driven by Gasoline Prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Shao (Pat) Tsen, Deputy Executive Director for Consumer Policy, Transportation, and Enforcement at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). We start with an overview of the CPUC and Pat's role in it. We also break down the split between the CPUC and DMV, clarifying who regulates what, and what companies actually need to do to launch an autonomous vehicle service in California, including the different permit types required along the way. Pat explains the CPUC's technology-agnostic approach to AV regulation, and why Tesla's current robotaxi deployment isn't considered an autonomous vehicle service under CPUC jurisdiction. We then dig into what it really takes to secure an AV permit, and whether the approval process is more subjective or objective in practice. The conversation also covers enforcement, reporting, and data collection requirements for AV companies, including new stoppage event reporting rules and what data is ultimately made public. We also get into how the CPUC approaches transparency, accountability, and the balance between innovation and public safety—and where its regulatory oversight starts to reach its limits. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Shao (Pat) Tsen (03:34) Introduction to the CPUC and their areas of regulation (05:03) Pat's role at the CPUC (08:37) CPUC vs DMV: Who Regulates What? (10:54) Steps to launching an autonomous vehicle service in California—and the different types of permits (14:05) The CPUC's technology-agnostic role in AV regulation (15:05) Why Tesla's robotaxi isn't considered an autonomous vehicle service in California (18:35) What it takes to get an AV permit from the CPUC (21:35) Is the CPUC's AV permit approval process more subjective or objective? (24:55) Enforcement, reporting, and data collection for AV companies under the CPUC's jurisdiction (30:21) What autonomous vehicle companies currently have to report to the CPUC, including new stoppage event requirements (32:45) What AV company data is made publicly available? (37:10) How the CPUC handles new edge cases and teleoperations (41:44) Limits of the CPUC's oversight (43:00) Conclusions and final thoughts Notes/Links: You can find Pat on Linkedin. Relevant links for the CPUC's AV program Decision and resolution numbers which set rules or approved new authority to operate D.18-05-043 aka the "Pilot Decision," created the AV Pilot program and set requirements for participants D.20-11-046 as modified by D.21-05-017 aka the "Deployment Decision," created AV Deployment program and set the requirements for participants D.24-11-002 aka the AV Data Decision, expanded AV data reporting requirements including incident reporting and "stoppage event" reporting R.-25-08-013 (OIR opened August 2025) – the new AV rulemaking to update policies/processes/rules for AV passenger transportation General Order (GO) 157-E: TCP Regulations Resolutions: Resolution TL-19144 (2023) – approved Waymo for Phase I Driverless AV Passenger Service Deployment Resolution TL-19145 (2023) – approved Cruise (Phase 1 driverless deployment authorization) AV Program Quarterly Reporting (link). To file a complaint, you can fill out this form Passenger complaint form and email to consumer-affairs@cpuc.ca.gov To submit a public comment in the ongoing AV rulemaking, as mentioned at the 41:25 timestamp, you can access the public comment tab here R2508013 -Harry

Murray Rothbard is one of the all-time greats in Austrian economics and libertarianism. When studying his achievements, we immediately see that Rothbard is a giant whose shoulders free-market scholars should aspire to stand on.Original article: https://mises.org/misesian/why-rothbard-relevant-ever

Thank you to BRITA for supporting this episode: https://ownyourthing.brita.net/en-AUIn this episode, we discuss the perceived value of celebrity endorsements, how brands have had to adapt this strategy to the social media era, and attempt to answer the question: does Gen Z even respond to celebrity endorsements? Or is this marketing strategy better left in the past?Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:08 Sponsor ad-read: BRITA3:02 Why we have celebrity endorsements & ambassadors9:03 Gen Z sentiment toward celebrity endorsement & ambassadors9:40 Negative perception of celebrity endorsements12:50 Positive perception of celebrity endorsements18:16 How the industry has adapted to new-age ambassadorships20:10 The impact of watchdog accounts on celebrity marketing21:54 Celebrity ambassadors as missing-driven marketing22:39 BRITA x Millie Bobby Brown23:47 Brands utilising humour24:46 Brands using celebrities for world-building27:40 ConclusionJoin our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business

Yeah uhhh, guess we're back? Maybe? I don't know. Let's see how this goes. Lemme know what you think, or don't, it's your life not mine. Also go listen to Olivia Dean rn. Do it. Anyways yeah bye?

Is traditional radio fighting for survival… or is it evolving right alongside the digital age?On this episode of The Arrington Gavin Show, we dive into the ongoing battle between AM/FM radio and the explosive rise of podcasts, streaming, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and social media influencers. Has streaming changed media forever? Does local radio still matter? And why are so many people turning to independent creators for news, entertainment, and conversation?Special guest Mark Hays, General Manager of KSHP 1400 AM & 107.1 FM Las Vegas, joins the show for a powerful conversation about the future of radio, the importance of community broadcasting, the challenges facing traditional media, and how stations are adapting in a rapidly changing world.

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Dr. Larry Norris, co-founder of Decriminalize Nature, for a powerful conversation about plant medicine, entheogens, ayahuasca, consciousness, community healing, and the human right to relationship with nature.Dr. Norris shares how the Decriminalize Nature movement began, why language matters when discussing psychedelics and plant medicine, and how decriminalization can reduce harm by allowing underground communities to come into the open. Together, they explore the bridge between science and spirituality, ayahuasca integration, grassroots policy change, and what it means to reconnect with nature as teacher, healer, and living relationship. Timestamps:[00:00:17] Introducing Dr. Larry Norris and Decriminalize Nature[00:01:17] What is Decriminalize Nature?[00:04:32] How the Oakland movement began[00:07:55] Neuroscience, mushrooms, and consciousness[00:10:21] Ayahuasca, plant teachers, and dissertation research[00:11:13] The right to relationship with nature[00:17:17] Why language shapes fear, healing, and understanding[00:20:56] Integration, implementation, and meaning-making[00:24:54] Decriminalization as risk reduction[00:30:09] Hawaii, embodiment, and bridging science with spirit[00:35:03] “You are your own curriculum”[00:39:08] Language, scripture, music, and describing oneness[00:47:14] Shared experience, grief, and deeper communication[00:53:28] Planting seeds for future generations[00:57:00] What is on the horizon for Decriminalize Nature[01:01:20] Building community and protecting plant medicine accessNotable Quotes:“Why is nature against the law? Why is it against the law to grow a plant? Why is it against the law to grow a mushroom?” - Dr. Larry Norris [00:01:28]“There's no real conversations about the individual's right to have their own relationship with nature.” - Dr. Larry Norris [00:11:13]“Integration, kind of like the meaning making process. You make meaning of that experience. But that implementation process, that's where it's at.” - Dr. Larry Norris [00:20:56]“We really see decriminalization as sort of a risk reduction strategy.” - Dr. Larry Norris [00:25:04]“You are your own curriculum.” - LaRae Wright [00:35:03] “Helping steward changes in policy to allow people to have access to consciousness is just such a beautiful thing.” - Dr. Larry Norris [00:53:45]Relevant links:Decriminalize Nature: www.decriminalizenature.orgDecriminalize Nature Michigan: www.decrimnaturemi.orgProduced by NC ProductionsSubscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast

"Stamina is a trap." Most small business owners already know it. But knowing it and actually building a business that doesn't depend on your constant intervention are two very different things.   We've normalized the grind,  the packed schedule, the heroic push through chaos, the belief that if you just work harder, longer, the growth will come. And somewhere in all that muscling through, we stopped asking the more important question: are we doing the right work, or just a lot of it?   "If you are relying on your ability to outwork the chaos, you are already losing."   Jess Dewell, Growth Strategist at Red Direction and host of the BOLD Business Podcast, introduces the Business Basecamp framework, a three-part approach designed to get you off the plateau and back into the growth zone without burning out in the process.   What emerges isn't a productivity hack or a planning template. It's a rethinking of how leaders show up — moving from constant intervention to systems-led execution, from reacting to leading, from surviving the pace of change to setting it.   In this episode: Why reflection isn't looking backwards — it's the most strategic thing you can do right now How "distraction debt" quietly suffocates growth, and how to start paying it down The real reason smart leaders don't take action — and what to do instead How to protect your "core magic" as your business scales and your role shifts What strategic accountability actually looks like when chaos is the norm   "Growth isn't about doing more. It's about becoming a responsive decision maker."   This is one of those episodes that reframes the whole game, not by adding more to your plate, but by helping you finally work on the right things.   Jess also shares the 11 Essential Resources for Dynamic Growth, a free curated collection of podcasts and articles covering everything from mastering the Intentional Pause to building your own Present Retreat.    Designed for self-starters and lifelong learners, these are the actual tools Red Direction uses to help businesses break through their strategic ceilings. You can download it here.   It is BOLD to stop muscling through and build the foundation instead. This episode shows you how.   -------------------- You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we (hopefully, prayerfully, allegedly) put the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively legal saga to bed, weigh the deeply chaotic merits of Spencer Pratt's mayoral ambitions, and break down the hits and misses of The Bear's surprise episode. Plus, Jamie comes in hot with an epic Rapid Red Lights.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/659Listen to Shelf Respect, where we judge books by their covers, wherever you're listening to this podcast.How Do We Feel: Justin Baldoni v. Blake Lively Settlement Announcement | Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser What's the Word? :Spencer Pratt Running for Mayor (see also: Wikipedia) | Tommy Tuberville| Dog the Bounty Hunter | Chris Harrison | Jon Taffer (see also: Bar Rescue) The Bear Surprise Episode (see also: Dog Day Afternoon | Wiki) | Bottle episode Not a sponsor: Skylight Calendar Drive-bys: The Sheep Detectives | Ashley Tisdale dropped from group chat | Running Point | Katharine McPhee (see also: toddler drummer) | The Tonys | World Cup Adidas adRed Light Mentions: The Odyssey Trailer | Hantavirus | Billionaires | The Pitt | All Golden Calves | TexasGreen Lights:Jamie: musical - SuffsKnox: show - Lord of the FliesBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Blue Lizard | Bombas (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If yoga doesn't really have a Satan figure…what's the enemy? In this second part of my comparative theology series, I explore what Hindu philosophy names as the real obstacle on the spiritual path: ego, desire, delusion, and ignorance. We continue tracing parallels between Jesus, Buddha, and Hindu mythology — but here the focus sharpens around one big idea: the deepest danger isn't pleasure or power. It's misidentification. In this episode, I explore:

Part 2: Patricia and Christian continue the conversation with economist and author Dr Phil Armstrong about his recent paper, "Modern Monetary Theory and International Trade: Developments on the Base Case for Analysis".   Full conversation here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155949704?pr=true   Please help sustain this podcast!  Patrons get early access to all episodes and patron-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast     Relevant to this episode: "Modern Monetary Theory and International Trade: Developments on the Base Case for Analysis" by Dr Phil Armstrong: https://gimms.org.uk/2026/04/10/modern-monetary-theory-and-international-trade-developments-on-the-base-case-for-analysis/ "A Counterinflationary Job Guarantee For The United Kingdom", by Patricia Pino, Phil Armstrong and Steve Laughton: https://mmtuk.org/research/job-guarantee/ Join the new MMT UK discord server to connect with others looking to promote MMT and ecological economics in the UK!: https://discord.gg/S3UbxFe4FR "Is exchange rate depreciation inflationary?" by Bill Mitchell: https://billmitchell.org/blog/?p=32922   All our episodes in chronological order: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43111643   All our patron-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57542767   LIVE EVENTS! ANTI-AUSTERITY ECONOMICS ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS WITH PROFESSOR STEVEN HAIL IN 2026! Brighton Sat 20 June | Stockholm Sat 27 June | Brussels Sun 28 June All details: https://modernmoneylab.org.au/events/    JOIN PATRICIA'S MMT ACTIVIST NETWORK (MMT UK): https://actionnetwork.org/forms/activist-registration-form   Join the MMT UK Discord server to connect with others looking to promote MMT and ecological economics in the UK!: https://discord.gg/S3UbxFe4FR   MMT: THE MOVIE! "Finding The Money", a documentary by Maren Poitras featuring Stephanie Kelton is now available worldwide to rent or buy: https://findingthemoney.vhx.tv/products/finding-the-money Updates on worldwide screenings of "Finding The Money" can be found here: https://findingmoneyfilm.com/where-to-watch/ To arrange a screening of "Finding The Money", apply here: https://findingmoneyfilm.com/host-a-screening/   STUDY THE ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABILITY! Details of Modern Money Lab's online graduate, postgraduate and standalone courses in economics are here: https://modernmoneylab.org.au/     For an intro to MMT: Our first three episodes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41742417 Episode 126 - Dirk Ehnts: How Banks Create Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62603318   Quick MMT reads: Warren's Mosler's MMT white paper: http://moslereconomics.com/mmt-white-paper/ Steven Hail's quick MMT explainer: https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-modern-monetary-theory-72095 Quick explanation of government debt and deficit: "Some Numbers Are Big. Let Me Help You Get Over It": https://christreilly.com/2020/02/17/some-numbers-are-big-let-me-help-you-get-over-it/     For a short, non-technical, free ebook explaining MMT, download Warren Mosler's "7 Deadly Innocent Frauds Of Economic Policy" here: http://moslereconomics.com/wp-content/powerpoints/7DIF.pdf     Episodes on monetary operations:  Episode 20 - Warren Mosler: The MMT Money Story (part 1): https://www.patreon.com/posts/28004824 Episode 126 - Dirk Ehnts: How Banks Create Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62603318 Episode 13 - Steven Hail: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Banking, But Were Afraid To Ask: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41790887 Episode 43 - Sam Levey: Understanding Endogenous Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35073683  Episode 84 - Andrew Berkeley, Richard Tye & Neil Wilson: An Accounting Model Of The UK Exchequer (Part 1): https://www.patreon.com/posts/46352183 Episode 86 - Andrew Berkeley, Richard Tye & Neil Wilson: An Accounting Model Of The UK Exchequer (Part 2): https://www.patreon.com/posts/46865929    For more on Quantitative Easing: Episode 59 - Warren Mosler: What Do Central Banks Do?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39070023 Episode 143 - Paul Sheard: What Is Quantitative Easing?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71589989?pr=true    Episodes on inflation: Episode 7: Steven Hail: Inflation, Price Shocks and Other Misunderstandings: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41780508 Episode 65 - Phil Armstrong: Understanding Inflation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40672678 Episode 104 - John T Harvey: Inflation, Stagflation & Healing The Nation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52207835 Episode 123 - Warren Mosler: Understanding The Price Level And Inflation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59856379 Episode 128 - L. Randall Wray & Yeva Nersisyan: What's Causing Accelerating Inflation? Pandemic Or Policy Response?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63776558   Our Job Guarantee episodes:  Episode 4 - Fadhel Kaboub: What is the Job Guarantee?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41742701 Episode 47 - Pavlina Tcherneva: Building Resilience - The Case For A Job Guarantee: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36034543 Episode 148 - Pavlina Tcherneva: Why The Job Guarantee Is Core To Modern Monetary Theory: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-148-why-73211346 Quick read: Pavlina Tcherneva's Job Guarantee FAQ page: https://pavlina-tcherneva.net/job-guarantee-faq/   More on government bonds (and "vigilantes"): Episode 30 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 1):https://www.patreon.com/posts/29621245 Episode 31 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 2): https://www.patreon.com/posts/29829500 Episode 143 - Paul Sheard: What Is Quantitative Easing?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71589989?pr=true Episode 147 - Dirk Ehnts: Do Markets Control Our Politics?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-147-dirk-72906421 Episode 144 - Warren Mosler: The Natural Rate Of Interest Is Zero: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71966513 Episode 145 - John T Harvey: What Determines Currency Prices?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/72283811?pr=true   More on bank runs banking regulation:  Episode 162 - Warren Mosler: Anatomy Of A Bank Run: https://www.patreon.com/posts/80157783?pr=true Episode 163 - L. Randall Wray: Breaking Banks - The Fed's Magical Monetarist Thinking Strikes Again: https://www.patreon.com/posts/80479169?pr=true Episode 165 - Robert Hockett: Sparking An Industrial Renewal By Building Banks Better: https://www.patreon.com/posts/81084983?pr=true MMT founder Warren Mosler's Proposals for the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the Banking System: https://neweconomicperspectives.org/2010/02/warren-moslers-proposals-for-treasury.html     MMT Events And Courses: More information about Professor Bill Mitchell's MMTed project (free public online courses in MMT) here: http://www.mmted.org/ Details of Modern Money Lab's online graduate and postgraduate courses in MMT and real-world economics are here: https://modernmoneylab.org.au/     Order the Gower Initiative's "Modern Monetary Theory - Key Insights, Leading Thinkers": https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/modern-monetary-theory-9781802208085.html   MMT Academic Resources compiled by The Gower Initiative for Modern Money Studies: https://www.zotero.org/groups/2251544/mmt_academic_resources_-_compiled_by_the_gower_initiative_for_modern_money_studies   MMT scholarship compiled by New Economic Perspectives: http://neweconomicperspectives.org/mmt-scholarship     A list of MMT-informed campaigns and organisations worldwide: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47900757     We are working towards full transcripts, but in the meantime, closed captions for all episodes are available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEp_nGVTuMfBun2wiG-c0Ew/videos Show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157834250?pr=true

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie speaks with European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, Bruegel Director Jeromin Zettelmeyer and research fellow Anne Bucher about how to make the European Union work better. Ukraine, Bruegel's newest state member, will soon receive more financial support but needs Europe to keep up its sanctions on Russia. How will the enlargement process shape relations between Kyiv and its neighbours? Closer to home, how should the Brussels institutions tackle simplification and deregulation? Can the European Commission do a better job with impact assessments to manage the costs and trade-offs of its policies? Does the EU need tougher enforcement against national gold-plating? As member states and the European Parliament put their stamp on, and add complexity to, new legislation, policymakers must find the political will to make the system work. Relevant research: Bucher, A. and E. Golberg (2026) ‘Better regulation in the European Union needs a fresh start,' Policy Brief 01/2026, Bruegel. European Commission (2026) 'A Simpler, Clearer and Better Enforced EU Rulebook', Communication, 28 April 2026. Zettelmeyer, J. (2025) 'Draghi on a shoestring: the European Commission's Competitiveness Compass', Analysis 02/2025, Bruegel.

Guy and Eitan discuss a few new things in the latest SSMS update, and Eitan tells about a very peculiar use case involving transactional replication and AlwaysOn Availability Groups, and Guy talks about a use case involving deletion triggers. Important note: The part about SQL Server 2025 CU4 adding automatic update was an April 1st joke :) Relevant links: SSMS 22.5.2 Release Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL | Microsoft Learn Introducing optimized locking v2 | Microsoft Community Hub SQL Server 2025 CU4 Adds Automatic Updates - Brent Ozar Unlimited® (April 1st joke) Hot Patching SQL Server Engine in Azure SQL Database | Microsoft Community Hub Configure Replication with Always on Availability Groups

Siskoid and Ryan Daly's coverage of Marvel Two-in-One continues with issue #33 (November 1977) by Marv Wolfman, Ron Wilson and Pablo Marcos, starring the Thing and Mordred the Mystic! It's "From Stonehenge... with Death!". Listen to the Team-Up below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: FW Team-Up Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment!

Proverbs 11:12

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What happens when the church tries too hard to reach people?In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, we wrestle with a question many Christians are thinking—but few are saying out loud:How far is too far when it comes to church?From Easter productions to viral church moments, from “seeker-friendly” strategies to chasing attendance numbers, we dive into the tension between reaching the lost and staying faithful to the gospel.We talk about:Where churches may be crossing the lineWhy follow-up matters more than attendanceThe danger of chasing metrics instead of peopleWhether Christians are becoming bored with JesusAnd what the church is actually called to beThis isn't about attacking churches—it's about calling the Church back to what matters most.Because at the end of the day…If it's not about Jesus, what are we doing?

In this episode of The Observatory, Anna Dickson joins the show to discuss trauma healing. Anna is a Clinical Director,  Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Psychotherapist who specializes in trauma healing and recovery, anxiety, depression, substance use, mood and personality disorders, history of suicide attempts, ideation, and self-injuring tendencies. Hear about the different childhood and intergenerational traumas and how to heal from them, the power of being present in trauma healing, and the importance of your loved ones in your healing journey. You will also learn the different color shockers in healing.Timestamps[02:46] Anna Dickson's background information[06:35] Childhood and early attachment trauma[07:30] Intergenerational trauma and how to heal from it[12:36] Anna's journey into psychology [16:24] Anna's ideal clients[20:05] The book: The Body Keeps the Score[23:03] The power of being present in trauma healing [31:54] Identifying where we carry our energies[35:36] Anna's opinion on the different psychedelic medicines[42:26] How the different childhood experiences of siblings affect their lives and healing journeys[51:51] The importance of your loved ones on the healing journey [56:33] Anna's healing journey[01:05:45] The color shockers in healing [01:07:42] The uniqueness of traumas Notable quotes:“If we can resolve the past, we can help people live more unburdened, freer, and more authentic lives.” - Anna Dickson [05:30]“Trauma therapy helps you rewrite the narrative.” - Anna Dickson [10:23]“Being with our person allows us to heal spontaneously.” - Anna Dickson [51:11]“As long as your heart is still beating, you have a choice to change, to resolve, and a choice to become.” - Anna Dickson [01:02:43]“Trauma is so unique to each individual, and so it requires a level of uniqueness in reprocessing.” - Anna Dickson [01:07:42]Relevant links:Anna Dickson Website: https://www.ember-root.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ember.and.root/Subscribe to the podcast: Apple PodcastProduced by NC Productions. 

In this episode, we're celebrating moms for Mother's Day by talking about iconic MILFs… moms I'd like to friend. From the icons that raised entire franchises while MIA, to the chaotic moms just doing their best, we're honoring the full spectrum of maternal excellence.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/658Are you in the middle of May-hem and need some amazing gift ideas for the Moms, Dads and Grads in your life? We have the gift guide for you! Head to knoxandjamie.com/springgiftguide to get yours for free dollars.Mentions: Missing Mom Trope | ‘Thank you, Mom' Commercials | Top Moira Rose Moments | Olenna Tyrell from GOT | Lori Loughlin | The Sixth Sense | Zach Efron on SNL | The Berenstain Bears & Too Much Junk Food Fact Check: Can bears throw spears? | Dan Hurley's Mom | Berenstain Age Confirmation (see also: Almond Mom) | What does a horse do at the start of the race?Pronounciation Corner: Berenstain Drive-bys: Brother Bear | Cinderella | The State of SNL in this week's TMYK | Ted Lasso's new season | Yesteryear | Daniel Tiger Conspiracy Reddit | Other BritBox watches: Chewing Gum | The Fall | Luther | OG House of Cards | The IT crowd | Pride and Prejudice miniseriesThank you to our contributors: @allielthomas, @lynleighkaye, @dragonflymorning, @t.zast, @meganteegarden Red Light Mentions: Horse Racing (see also: Horse Girl Win, The Ortiz Brothers & Jose Hernandez) | May-cemberMutual Green Light: Head to knoxandjamie.com/twofunnygirls and use code POPCAST to get 15% off all grad gifts featured in the guide, plus 15% off grad party supplies!Green Lights:Jamie: show - The Other Bennet Sister (see also: the novel by Janice Hadlow)Knox: shows - This is a Gardening Show | Widow's BayEpisode sponsors: Square | Shopify | Boll & Branch (code: POPCAST) | Merit | Bombas (code: POPCAST) | Aura Frames (code: POPCAST) | Factor (code: POPCAST50Off) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(03:38) Steelers WR DK. Metcalf cleared of charges (17:40) George Pickens Signs Franchise Tender (31:03) Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby entering a Gambling Addiction Program (43:37) 9 Players had their 5th-year options declined (48:44) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not interested in the Seahawks, and the Vikings are NOT for sale (54:30) Best-selling Rookie Jerseys list, S Caleb Downs leads the packSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're breaking down what to watch and what to absolutely avoid at the movies this summer. From the big, obvious blockbusters we'll begrudgingly all watch to the under-the-radar releases we're cautiously optimistic about, we've got you covered. We'll tell you what's worth your time, your money, and most importantly, your precious air-conditioned theater hours.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/657Want to go back to 2020? Do we have a time capsule of chaos for you! Get the 2020 Archive Bundle with an exclusive new episode at knoxandjamie.shop Revisit: Episode 607: 2025 Summer Movie Preview | Materialists (see also: hear Jamie reveal the twist to Knox) | Eddington | Jane Austen Wrecked My Life | The Thursday Murder Club (see also: read the books instead) | 28 Years Later (see also: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Happy Gilmore 2 | I Know What You Did Last Summer | The Old Guard 2 | Freakier Friday | Honey Don't! | The Naked GunMentions & Drive-bys: The Drama | Project Hail Mary | Jim Cramer | Charlize Theron climbingBonus segment: Join us at the Friends with Benefots level at patreon.com/popcast to listen to the full episode ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Hers | Tropical Smoothie | Aura Frames (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're diving into listener-submitted spring break confessions. From trips that carried just a whiff of disappointment to the chaos that proves spring break might be one of the most overrated holiday weeks, we relive the stories that made lasting memories for better or worse.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/656Support an incredible, woman-owned, small business that also happens to be our Moms' Gift Guide sponsor at odetoperfume.com Don't forget to check out our gift guide for some amazing curated recommendations at knoxandjamie.com/springgiftguideRevisit: Our OG Spring Break Listener Confessions episode | All the confessions on this Instagram PostSpring Break Swag: Get Right or Get Left Shirt | Disney Decor | Headstones | Adult DiapersFact Checks: Protect The Vibe disclaimer: That professor at that college in Iowa? | How is La Jolla pronounced? | Unmarked Graves QTNA | Like the Amazing Race, Planet Hollywood still lives onDrive-bys: The PMG's Resident Disney Adult | Knox's NewsletterSpecial thanks to our contributors: @highlifewife, @imshannoncarter, @houckster5, @chelswarren67, @karacbob, @akutanzi, @candicewilberg, @mathinthewildRed Light Mentions: Emily Henry adaptations | RIP Patrick Muldoon | Top Gun 3 | Brian Cox interview (via The Times) (see also: meretricious definition)Green Lights:Mutual: Ode to Perfume!Jamie: show - Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)Knox: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (see also: Nick Offerman reads Wendell Berry via WNYC)Bonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Blue Lizard | Quince | Hungryroot (code: POPCAST) | Olive & June | Aura Frames (code: POPCAST) | Storyworth | Bombas (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.