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With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Show Notes: What should we focus on in our retail operations? On Episode 183 of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, fellow retail business coach Gwen Bortner and I turned on the mics for a little impromptu chat about retail business operations. Like me, Gwen has a background in retail. Her coaching business focuses on the operations of her clients' businesses so that their businesses support their lives rather than the other way around.   In our coaching careers, Gwen and I have found that after the start-up phase of business is over (in my experience 2-3 years after start-up), business owners are spending their energy mostly on marketing, in reality, it's often the operations of the business that also needs our top attention and consistent fine tuning.    In order to move the needle in your business, the first step is to identify where the bottleneck is.    Gwen's clients participate in a rating exercise called The GEARS Assessment. It is an assessment of operations and is designed to be completely subjective. Essentially, you evaluate 5 operational aspects of your business on a scale of 1-4. The total number can give you an idea of how you feel about the operations of your business and individual scores can give you an idea on where the most necessary (and likely easiest) operational fix in your business is right now.    You can take the GEARS Assessment for FREE on Gwen's website HERE.   Goods – Products and services you sell Effectiveness – Personal and team productivity, business leadership Accountability – Prioritizing what is important and taking consistent action to reach goals Resources – People, money, equipment, technology, and similar Systems – Processes, routines, and reporting   Gwen is a special guest coach inside the Retailer's Inner Circle, teaching Open To Buy inventory management.    As listeners of this podcast, you know I encourage weekly CEO dates: something that doesn't often come easily to creative business owners. So many of us are accidental entrepreneurs: our businesses started as a passion project that grew and grew leaving us on a hamster wheel. What you need to remember is that it is okay to ask for help: NO ONE IS DOING THIS ALONE - nor should they! However, as leaders of our businesses we need to have our finger on the pulse of all of the operational aspects of our businesses. Gwen's GEARS Assessment is the perfect place to start. About Gwen: Gwen Bortner is the founder of Everyday Effectiveness, an operational advisory firm that helps visionary entrepreneurs scale their businesses to seven figures and beyond. Before becoming a full-time business advisor in 2015, Gwen solved operations problems for corporate giants like General Mills and for niche companies like the world's largest supplier of bull semen. To date, she's advised executives, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs in over 40 industries, including craft retailers and industry leaders. In addition to advising and speaking on operational strategy, Gwen is the author of the best-selling knitting book, Entrée to Entrelac, and teaches knitting internationally for Craft Cruises, Inc.   Follow along with Gwen on LinkedIn. Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 18: What's Possible: The Accidental Shopkeeper with a Thriving Store with Jeff Lee Episode 60: How Focused Learning Can Grow Your Business Episode 70: You're Not Just a Shopkeeper, You're a Creative CEO Episode 89: Money Talk & Mindset with Profits First Coach April Stroink Episode 95: Tips to Tame the Admin and Stay Ahead of Business Trouble About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. my signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community   Wendysources for shop owners    Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

In this episode, we will learn from Dr. Razan Hamed, PhD, OTR/L. Dr. Hamed is an occupational therapist who uses Virtual Reality in OT Education. Dr. Hamed is an associate professor and associate director of the Columbia University programs in occupational therapy at Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. She is also the director of the research curriculum for the entry-level MOT program and the mentor of a number of OT Doctorate students. She has been recently elected to the AOTA board of directors, is the founder of the Arab American Occupational Therapy Group, and is a member of the World Federation for Occupational Therapists. She has been a member of the AOTA DEI task force 2020-2021 and an AOTA DEI committee member 2021-2023. She is also the faculty advisor of the Columbia University OT COTAD chapter (Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity). Her interests are in advocacy for DEI issues in OT education and practice and has published a number of articles on cultural humility and culturally responsive care. Dr. Hamed has been an invited guest speaker to numerous academic institutions to address bias, microaggressions, and cultural humility for OT students and educators.Contact & Resources:People can reach out to me by email at rh2955@columbia.edu. They can also visit my website at dr.razanhamed.com. or follow me on my social media pages such as Instagram @dr.razan_hamedWe are currently trying this VR project again with a new software called Body Swap so we are expanding the project. I am presenting on VR and bias at the AOTA Education Summit in November. Stop by if you're interested to learn more. I am also presenting on cultural humility in OT education at the AOTA Ed Summit in November. Articles on cultural humility: An upcoming article in OT Practice's November issue called Diversity of Grief: How Culture Affects Coping with Loss (stay on the lookout)The Invisible Diversity of Arab Identity: Implications for OT https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2023/dei-the-invisible-diversity-of-arab-identity#:~:text=Arabs%20come%20from%20more%20than,extremely%2C%20but%20invisibly%2C%20diverse.As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot THANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues! Full Episodes and Q & A only available at: https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series Sign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settings https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsot For Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewform BIG THANKS to our sponsors Picmonic & Truelearn USE DISCOUNT CODE “TransitionsOT” to Score 20% OFF Your Membership Today! Happy Listening Friends! Big OT Love! All views are mine and guests own.

On this episode, we are joined by special guest, Molly Coleman, the co-founder and executive director of People's Parity Project (PPP), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to harnessing the organizing power of lawyers and law students to create a legal system that prioritizes the people over corporate profits. Molly shares the inspiring journey of PPP, starting as a grassroots law student organizing effort to its current nationwide presence, fighting for a better legal profession and a justice-centered legal system. We explore the challenges and learning curves faced by PPP as a coalition of law students and new attorneys, the need for reform in legal education, and the importance of public engagement to effect change. Join us as we uncover the bold projects and imaginative strategies PPP is employing to shape a future where justice prevails. Attorneys for this episode: Quyen Tu, Tim Mooney Guest: Molly Coleman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of People's Parity Project Questions What is People's Parity Project, and how did you get started? Where does PPP draw its inspiration from? As law students and new attorneys, what are the learning curves you face in this work and are there balancing advantages to the perspectives you bring? What are your thoughts on law school reform? What are things we need to fix the legal system? How does the structure of being a (c)(3) organization help and hinder what you want to accomplish? How can people get involved, including students looking to starting a a chapter at their law school or graduates starting one at their alma mater? Resources: People's Parity Project

On this week's episode of ‘You're On Mute', Bianca Miller-Cole is joined by Amanda Rajkumar, adidas Executive Board Member, Global Human Resources, People and Culture, discussing adidas's ‘New Agenda'.Amanda's journey demonstrates the transformational power of education and how with the support of her direct and extended West Indian family, she overcame obstacles to build an extraordinary career and bring about generational change. We learn about the impact, hustle, bustle and energy of London's melting pot versus her provincial hometown and how Amanda defied the odds, by going on to play HR leadership roles for some of the globes biggest and most prestigious investment banks, before joining Europe's largest sportswear brand.Boasting 65,000 employees, hear directly about Amanda's quest to promote equity and social justice, adopting important lessons from historical events, using data to make informed decisions and her mission to re-shape adidas's DEI agenda by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of the KCREatingwealth Podcast, we got the pleasure of having a pretty cool chat with a few great guests! Andrew and Natalie gave a ton of awesome advice about a bunch of different topics, from managing a project/reno, finding and utilizing the right resources and people to succeed in the investing space, trying out different things and seeing which ones you love, and so much more! Check them out here! Instagram: @Andrewbosco42, @njbx11 Facebook: @Andrew Bosco Linkedin: @Andrew Bosco Follow me on social! Instagram: @Kylecurtinrealestate , @KCREatingwealth Facebook: @Kylecurtinrealestate Linkedin: Kyle Curtin Biggerpockets: Kyle Curtin What equipment do I use? Blue Snowball Usb Microphone (Brushed Aluminum)- https://amzn.to/339GEyY EJT Upgraded Microphone Pop Filter- https://amzn.to/3h9ajxj Music: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ DISCLAIMER: I or any guests being interviewed on “The KCREatingwealth Podcast” are not responsible for any investment decisions that you make or capital losses incurred. We are not licensed tax professionals or any form of wealth advisors unless particular guest happens to be as such, and all investment decisions should not be made without receiving advice from a licensed professional. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Fraudology is presented by https://seon.io/ (SEON). Frank McKenna (from the popular blog "Frank on Fraud") is back to talk about another growing fraud trend impacting the US especially. Physical Check Fraud. While many may assume that check fraud ended when credit card fraud became popular, it is getting a resurgence. In fact, check fraud utilizing stolen, physical checks is so lucrative that it has been the reason for a steep uptick in physically violent attacks on US Postal Workers. Frank will share the top check fraud methods that are impacting consumers and banks at a record high, and why these schemes are harder to detect than we might assume. Resources/People to follow to learn more: To follow Frank: www.FrankonFraud.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankmckenna/ The National President of the US Postal Police Officers Association that was mentioned on this episode that frequently posts news articles about the postal worker violence: Frank Albergo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankalbergoppo/ David Maimon has posted some great information & research on the topic of check washing & physical check fraud over the past several weeks, especially in regards to the methods used and services being offered as "Fraud-as-a-service": https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-maimon-29343632/ Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/karissehendrick/ (LinkedIn) She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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In 1999 two sisters in mesa Arizona were playing outside and enjoying what was left of their winter break. What as an innocent time playing together would turn in to the family's worst nightmare when the older sister went missing in 90 seconds. Resources: People investigates: Season 3, episode 3 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43532193/mikelle-diane-biggs https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/opinion/even-after-21-years-her-disappearance-haunts-us/article_c8f728c4-2e6a-11ea-991c-0f98992ea4c7.html https://people.com/crime/mikelle-biggs-disappearance-former-neighbor-sex-offender-suspect/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/writing-dollar-bill-found-wisconsin-casts-light-1999/story?id=53873499 https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/07/23/missing-child-case-arizona-police-find-no-connection-between-mysterious-dollar-bill-found-neenah/806749002/ ADS: Magic Mind - Magicmind.co/Diaries ; Code Diaries20 Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Champion and Judge Steven Leifman to talk about how judges and psychiatrists can work together to combat the over-incarceration of community members with mental illness.  Resources:  People with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative Mental Health Professionals' Guide to Their Role in the Criminal Justice System  Just and Well: Rethinking How States Approach Competency to Stand Trial

An heiress builds a grand mansion as a showplace on a hill in the San Francisco Bay Area. But, it would become a white elephant and an eyesore during its long history. And, in 1985, it became a house of horrors for two young women. Resources: People v. Raley, Supreme Court of California Appeal, June 18, 1992. Retrieved from Findlaw.com. “Yesterday's Crimes: The Hillsborough Mansion Murder” by Bob Calhoun for SF Weekly, Jan 30, 2018. “Carolands mansion murder: Survivor Laurie McKenna speaks, 20 years later” by Howard Mintz for San Jose Mercury News, Sept 16, 2014. The Heiress and Her Chateau: Chateau Carolands of California” (2014), Directors: Catherine Ryan and Gary Weimberg, Luna Productions.

Listen, I'm the first to admit that I love using social media as a tool to grow my brand, connect with you(!) and occasionally, as Oliver Burkeman described in Four Thousand Weeks, to mindlessly scroll to forget about my problems. Intermittent Social Media Fasting (ISMF) is a method I use to dampen the effects of the platform and use it instead of it using me. Resources/People mentioned: - Making your iPhone go grayscale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C05Yg... Did you enjoy this? You might enjoy my weekly newsletter that goes out to a few hundred people each week. Join my tribe: https://joshsnyman.com/weeklybrew SUBSCRIBE to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/joshsnow... - Email me: hello@joshsnyman.com - Support me: https://www.patreon.com/josh_snyman - Website: https://joshsnyman.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/joshsnow... - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_snyman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/josh_snyman #IntermittentSocialMediaFasting #ISMF #KetoCarnivore #Consciousness #Mindfulness #MostlyMeat #Minimalism #KetoDiet #KetoCarnivore #Ketovore #Fasting #IntermittentFasting #SelfDiscipline #SeedOils #JoeRogan #JRE #PUFAs #TimFerriss #4HourWorkweek

Welcome to episode 101 of Activist #MMT. Today I talk with Derek Ross on the basics of Georgism and its relationship to MMT. Derek's a Nova Scotia resident who's been a chorus member in theatrical productions for four decades, in shows such as "The Pirates of Penzance" by Gilbert and Sullivan. He and his wife also run a bed and breakfast. He was especially helpful in providing feedback for an introductory presentation I developed early this year. Unfortunately, it never came together, but it has many valuable concepts and analogies I still use today. I met Derek in the Facebook group Intro to MMT, which is very busy and has more than 6,000 people, and for which I am a moderator. (Here's a link to PART_TWO.) Derek first discovered Georgism and later the work of Steve Keen, which ultimately led him to MMT. A main insight of Georgism is that taxing land is a much more elegant way to make a system that's both fair and more difficult to exploit. Although humans can manipulate and destroy buildings, they can't eliminate the land those buildings are on. As an example, I have a friend who's a general contractor. He tore down an old house and built a new one for his daughter. However, he left one wall in the old building standing, which prevented it from being legally considered as new construction, thereby avoiding extra fees and newer regulations. Land as defined by Georgism is not just the Earth but conceptual, like internet URLs, and the bandwidth for television, radio, and cell-phones. Taxes, or rents on that land can be paid with money, such as interest for a bank loan and taxes for living in a country. They can also be paid with not money, such as by having to provide a certain amount of labor to the king each year, or a percentage of the harvest. Going beyond Georgism, Physics makes it clear that the most fundamental resource is energy. Resources – and we – are, essentially, forms of energy. In addition, all energy requires energy to find, gather, and process it. Three examples: Food must be grown, transported, stored, cooked, served, consumed, and cleaned up from. This requires energy Gold must be dug up from one hole and then put in another, such as a box or vault, so it can be protected forever. This requires energy Labor must be fed, sheltered, clothed, educated, protected, paid, entertained, etc. This requires energy Derek has provided several resources for those interested in learning more. You can find links in the show notes. Before the heart of our conversation, however, the first half of today's episode, part one, is about the non-economic topics of music and musical theater (I'm a classically trained singer), and then solar panels and electric cars. Part two, next week, is entirely academic. If you like what you hear, then I hope you might consider becoming a monthly patron of Activist #MMT. Patrons get super-early access to almost every episode. Patrons also get the opportunity to ask my academic guests questions, and they support the development of my large and growing collection of . To become a patron, you can start by going to . Every little bit helps a little bit, and it all adds up to a lot. Thanks. And now, onto my conversation with Derek Ross. Enjoy. Resources People to read and follow: ( on viewing the global economy through an energy lens) and . Not an entirely MMT-compatible source, but a valuable book: (consider reading the introduction) Kate Raworth's book, . This discusses how we have to take energy into account when we talk about the future of economics. Here's on the book by the author. Weird Al Yankovic songs: and From Derek: "Here's a tough patter song from Ruddigore (retrofitted into Pirates), . Bad recording quality but an excellent performance." Another Gilbert and Sullivan patter song: from Pirates of Penzance. (Here's of this song.)

Welcome to episode 101 of Activist #MMT. Today I talk with Derek Ross on the basics of Georgism and its relationship to MMT. Derek's a Nova Scotia resident who's been a chorus member in theatrical productions for four decades, in shows such as "The Pirates of Penzance" by Gilbert and Sullivan. He and his wife also run a bed and breakfast. He was especially helpful in providing feedback for an introductory presentation I developed early this year. Unfortunately, it never came together, but it has many valuable concepts and analogies I still use today. I met Derek in the Facebook group Intro to MMT, which is very busy and has more than 6,000 people, and for which I am a moderator. (Here's a link to PART_TWO.) Derek first discovered Georgism and later the work of Steve Keen, which ultimately led him to MMT. A main insight of Georgism is that taxing land is a much more elegant way to make a system that's both fair and more difficult to exploit. Although humans can manipulate and destroy buildings, they can't eliminate the land those buildings are on. As an example, I have a friend who's a general contractor. He tore down an old house and built a new one for his daughter. However, he left one wall in the old building standing, which prevented it from being legally considered as new construction, thereby avoiding extra fees and newer regulations. Land as defined by Georgism is not just the Earth but conceptual, like internet URLs, and the bandwidth for television, radio, and cell-phones. Taxes, or rents on that land can be paid with money, such as interest for a bank loan and taxes for living in a country. They can also be paid with not money, such as by having to provide a certain amount of labor to the king each year, or a percentage of the harvest. Going beyond Georgism, Physics makes it clear that the most fundamental resource is energy. Resources – and we – are, essentially, forms of energy. In addition, all energy requires energy to find, gather, and process it. Three examples: Food must be grown, transported, stored, cooked, served, consumed, and cleaned up from. This requires energy Gold must be dug up from one hole and then put in another, such as a box or vault, so it can be protected forever. This requires energy Labor must be fed, sheltered, clothed, educated, protected, paid, entertained, etc. This requires energy Derek has provided several resources for those interested in learning more. You can find links in the show notes. Before the heart of our conversation, however, the first half of today's episode, part one, is about the non-economic topics of music and musical theater (I'm a classically trained singer), and then solar panels and electric cars. Part two, next week, is entirely academic. If you like what you hear, then I hope you might consider becoming a monthly patron of Activist #MMT. Patrons get super-early access to almost every episode. Patrons also get the opportunity to ask my academic guests questions, and they support the development of my large and growing collection of learn MMT resources. To become a patron, you can start by going to patreon.com/activistmmt. Every little bit helps a little bit, and it all adds up to a lot. Thanks. And now, onto my conversation with Derek Ross. Enjoy. Resources People to read and follow: Tim Garrett (his website on viewing the global economy through an energy lens) and Blair Fix. Not an entirely MMT-compatible source, but a valuable book: The Economic Growth Engine: How Energy and Work Drive Material Prosperity (consider reading the introduction) Kate Raworth's book, Doughnut economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist. This discusses how we have to take energy into account when we talk about the future of economics. Here's a presentation on the book by the author. Weird Al Yankovic songs: Hardware Store and Jerry Springer From Derek: "Here's a tough patter song from Ruddigore (retrofitted into Pirates), It Really Doesn't Matter. Bad recording quality but an excellent performance." Another Gilbert and Sullivan patter song: I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General from Pirates of Penzance. (Here's my #MMT parody of this song.)

Hey guys, here's episode 5 of community Q&As! Why is my A1C is going up? When do you anticipate taking new clients?There are some influencers that say keto is bad long term. Your thoughts? Low carb caused hormonal imbalances?Chemical hormone replacement for menopause or natural herbs?Fruit and honey, yay or nay?Protein as the main energy source isn't accurate? Why is that?Fasting – best time for women with cycleCheese on carnivore, yes/no?Topical creams for face: Animal fats vs plant oils?Carnivore diet and the effect on the microbiome?Swallowing beef liver whole – ideal for digestion?Hives from allergies?Hair loss and prevention? Puffy/swelling face and body. Why?  Dry mouth a thing? 7 months in Herbal treatments or supplements for SIBO?Thoughts on natural psychedelics?RESOURCES:People's Beef JerkyNwJ Carnivore BloodworkNwJ Symptom BurdenNwJ newsletterNwJ Stress EpisodeSIBO Study + YouTubeT3 and exercise study Honey and Fruit Q&ADairy Blog postThink Dirty and EWG's SkincareMicrobiome + CarnivoreGI MapLiver: Don't Eat Just Beef Histamine SupportOmega 3 TestingSole Water Recipe____CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore CureSIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER_____ ADDITIONAL RESOURCESNutrition with Judy ArticlesNutrition with Judy ResourcesCutting Against the Grain Podcast_____ FIND ME

Jon Jennings is the Founder and Managing Partner of Jennings Executive Search, LLC. He began his career with a boutique recruiting firm, building relationships with C-Level accounting and finance professionals utilizing a research-based approach of study and analysis to best serve his clients.  In 2012, Jon took this approach to a larger firm where he worked with several CFOs to build entire accounting and finance departments and gain a large firm perspective in how to build a successful practice. This experience led to the creation of Jennings Executive Search, LLC.  In this episode, Jon talks about how he matches pricing talents depending on a strategy the company uses and each company’s preferences, what screening process he uses when looking for pricing people.  He also shares how he guides companies in choosing the best pricing leader they can get as sometimes they don’t know what they are looking for. He also emphasizes on skill sets a pricing person should develop and acquire early on as he starts to elevate his career along the way.    Why you have to check out today’s podcast:  Learn how to build out your skillset as a pricing person so you get more relevant in today’s competitive world of pricing Find someone who knows Pricing people if you are looking to hire Pricing leaders Discover how to find Pricing people that match your company’s strategies to get a good fit to impact the business   “Think about what you're leaving on the table. If you're not trying to be creative around pricing, you're losing. If you're not thinking about ways to add some sort of dynamic element in trying to find ways to increase profitability from that standpoint, then someone else is.”  - Jon Jennings    Topics Covered:  01:39 - How he got into Pricing  03:15 - What do they focus on when hiring Pricing people  03:50 - How the company’s strategy matter when hiring Pricing people  05:42 - Delineation of roles among Pricing analyst, the VP, and the middle level  07:03 - HIs screening when looking for Pricing leaders  08:37 - How they provide guidance to companies when looking for Pricing leaders  09:39 - Building off of the job description, value-based principles, and the roadmap of the company to find potential Pricing leaders  11:53 - How he helps clients find Pricing people  13:49 - Starting with questions to convince a company to hire a pricing person  15:10 - Suggesting to companies to listen to Impact Pricing    15:32 - How value-based pricing makes sense in the world of recruitment  16:48 - Skillset you need to build as a pricing person early on in your career  18:16 - What more you can do to expand your capabilities as a Pricing person  19:40 - Beg, borrow and steal  20:44 - Be a driver and not a whiner  21:06 - Are pricing people well compensated  22:37 - Setting differentiators for Pricing persons to match with client companies preferences  23:48 - Setting expectations for yourself and executing it  25:20 - The strengths and weaknesses of a consulting talent  27:15 - HIs impactful advice to help you in your business    Key Takeaways:  “Our job is to find people who make impacts with fitting culturally and have a history of really impacting the business.” - Jon Jennings  “It's really about me kind of telling them [client companies] a story, and asking questions to see if I can guide them to a more dynamic solution if they're not already there.”  - Jon Jennings  “I always start with questions. Because I can't give advice without context.”  - Jon Jennings  “If I'm advising someone, I have to build out their skill set. There's a couple of elements that you want especially nowadays. Get into as much data science as you can, teach yourself coding. It doesn't matter, as you get to higher levels, obviously, you're not going to utilize that as much, but you're going to still use that a little bit.”  - Jon Jennings  “As you move up the organization, it's about reaching out across company lines, and not being afraid to go talk to the marketing person, pick people's brains. Try to expand that knowledge as much as you can and just always be learning. That's how you can elevate your career.”  - Jon Jennings  “Be a driver. Don't be afraid to challenge above you. If you believe in your concept, just be the squeaky wheel until you get some traction.”   - Jon Jennings  “Being mindful of constantly trying to improve your strategy and looking at competitive advantage and all different elements is 100% key.”  - Jon Jennings    Resources / People mentioned:  Professional Pricing Society McKinsey BCG   Connect with Jon Jennings:  www.jenningsexec.com LinkedIn Email: jon@jenningsexec.com   Connect with Mark Stiving:  Email: mark@impactpricing.com    LinkedIn  

Zoë is a writer, journalist, environmental advocate, and runner. She has been associate editor at Trail Runner Magazine for two years and she finds joy in being like a mechanic for other people’s writing. “It’s kind of a dream job because you get to tinker with other people's sometimes far superior engines and learn how to like better build your own,” she shared. Zoe fell in love with trail running, climbing and mountaineering while living in Boulder while attending the University of Colorado. She also writes, produces and hosts the DNF Podcast.   “I'm here to challenge myself. I'm here to challenge our culture, I'm here to challenge the media. I'm here to challenge trail running because I fully believe it can be this amazing, inclusive, wonderful place that I sometimes see glimmers of and then it's just not all the way there.” –Zoë Rom     In this episode we cover… The parallels between writing and running. The discipline behind both. [11:00] Helping push along the running industry in a direction that  is more representative of what the sport is and what the sport wants to be. [23:00] “I love trying to find people who have been overlooked by or straight up passed over by our industry and try to bring their specific stories and voices too prominence by just, you know, either giving them a platform and like helping streamline their writing.” [33:00] Shared about how we can move toward setting aside our insecurities and egos and listening to other people's stories. Journalism is amazing and impactful but what Zoë does is write less about like facts more about raw stories from experiences. “Facts never change anyone’s mind, but it’s very hard to discount other humans lived experiences.”[49:00]   Resources + People mentioned    Zoë’s Instagram    Zoë’s Website    DNF Podcast   “Beating the Boys” article  Thank you to Momentous, Tracksmith, and InsideTracker for sponsoring this episode.   Being a tough year with additional stresses on top of an already overwhelming situation means sleep can often be lost...but it is the one thing that we know would help us. Being a former insomniac, I know the frustration going to bed early, yet being unable to switch your brain off can bring. These Momentous Elite Sleep capsules are fantastic and contain Melatonin, Magtein® (Magnesium L-threonate), and Wild Jujube Seed Extract which together will help reduce nighttime anxiety, gently fall asleep and improve circadian rhythm to achieve higher quality sleep.  Go here and use code TINA for 20% off.   Insidetracker has been a sponsor and also a dear friend that has helped me SO much in my past when my body was just not right. I count on Insidetracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. As Running4Real listeners they want to give you all the deal of the year, to take control of your health and wellness. You can get $200 OFF the ultimate plan which is their most comprehensive plan. Go here and use Code: GIFTFROMRUNFORREAL for this amazing deal.   Tracksmith is a Boston based running clothing company that truly cares about the quality and care of their running clothes. Running can be a demanding lifestyle for our clothes, they definitely go through the wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers truly work with the finest materials and think of you as a runner in mind with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can go here to check out my favorites! You can get $15 off your purchase of $75 or more, click here and enter code TINA15.   Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are, others are too, and you will help them feel less alone  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Zoe, we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

We’re excited to welcome Dean Karnazes who’s back for his third time on the show. In this episode we explore the hard parts of the past year and how running has served as mental medicine for Dean. He also shares about his background as a surfer and how that influenced his running, about his ethnicity as a Greek, his new book, A Runner's High: My Life in Motion.    Dean Karnazes is truly an ultramarathon athlete.  Among his many feats, he’s run 50 marathons, in all 50 US states, in 50 consecutive days. He’s run across Death Valley in the middle of summer, a marathon in the South Pole, and run 24 hours straight on a treadmill in Times Square. Dean is also a father, husband, and author.    “ I think for a lot of people it's not failure that that holds them back, it's the fear of failure. So I'm not afraid to fail. And I'm not afraid to try new things And I'm always curious about new challenges… I mean, writing a book is every bit as challenging as an ultra marathon if not more so. It's just as grueling. It's just it requires the same sort of commitment and discipline.” —Dean Karnazes    In this episode we cover… Dean’s new book, A Runner's High: My Life in Motion. We learn Dean was a competitive surfer. He explains that to him surfing is very much like running in that it's somewhat of an art form. “You know you can surf without being in competition. You can run without being in a race, so they're very similar in that regard.” You can love competitions but not feel the need to compete with other people running. “I think the biggest competition is myself. When I stand at the finish line, if I feel like I perform to the best of my ability, then I'm pleased with my performance. And, you know, you can't control other people. You can't control the environment. All you can control is yourself.” How running during the past year has served as a medicine and been more essential for our heads than our bodies.  Surrender to whatever is going to happen. Let it happen, you’ll figure this out and find a way through. It’s very much like running an ultra.    Resources + People mentioned (links)   New book: A Runner’s High: My Life in Motion   Dean’s Website   Dean’s Instagram   Dean on episode 081: Is the Fear of Pain Holding You Back?   Dean on episode 150: Running For Good Thank you to Momentous, InsideTracker, and Beam for sponsoring this episode.   Being a tough year with additional stresses on top of an already overwhelming situation means sleep can often be lost...but it is the one thing that we know would help us. Being a former insomniac, I know the frustration going to bed early, yet being unable to switch your brain off can bring. These Momentous Elite Sleep capsules are fantastic and contain Melatonin, Magtein® (Magnesium L-threonate), and Wild Jujube Seed Extract which together will help reduce nighttime anxiety, gently fall asleep and improve circadian rhythm to achieve higher quality sleep.  Go here and use code TINA for 20% off.   Insidetracker has been a sponsor and also a dear friend that has helped me SO much in my past when my body was just not right. I count on Insidetracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. As Running4Real listeners they want to give you all the deal of the year, to take control of your health and wellness. You can get $200 OFF the ultimate plan which is their most comprehensive plan. Go here and use Code: GIFTFROMRUNFORREAL for this amazing deal.   A new product that I have been trying out is Beam. Where they try to help athletes with balance, performance, and recovery. Now I have tried performance and balance and the flavors were great and I felt the hydrating electrolyte energy powder formulated with beetroot, green coffee bean, and citrulline really helped me and I know they will help you too. Go here use code TINA for 15 % off your order.   Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are, others are too, and you will help them feel less alone  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Dean, we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Chris Gethard is a well-known comedian and actor. He hosted a show called The Chris Gethard Show and now hosts a podcast called Beautiful/Anonymous: 1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred.   “We did in fact understand one another on a very deep level,” Tina said. “In a strange way, beautiful anonymous. We had a beautiful conversation, and before Chip tagged us in a tweet, we were anonymous to one another. This is one of my favorite interviews of all time.”   In this episode we cover… Chris shares that while he’s not a runner due to nail-patella syndrome affecting his knees, elbows, and hands, very interested in how running is a platform that promotes empathy and kindness. Part of this is that his work has leaned on empathy too because he grew up feeling like he didn't belong, and even a little “freakish” and feeling like an outsider. He shares that his direction with comedy and Tina’s direction of her running and podcast both overlap in empathy. [10:00] Empathy for the inner critic. Chris shares his story of being bullied as a child, while Tina recounts the endless headspace during long solo runs that allowed self-criticism to sink in. Together they discuss how empathy can help us be kinder to ourselves and the people around us. Being the kind of friend that others sometimes can’t be to themselves. [15:00] Chris shares how comedians have a responsibility to reflect on the attitudes and the current times and connect with the audiences. How growing up in a very including and diverse neighborhood helped him connect easily with people of all backgrounds. [34:40]  At a time when late-night show writing rooms and staff were largely made out of white men, Chris on the other hand shared, “I had female representation, always had queer representation. I hired people who had immigrated to America who weren't born here. I was doing that because that gives me more ideas. I don't need to hire other people who have my life experience.” [47:00] Everybody out there has something going on. “Doing Beautiful Anonymous has taught me is I have to assume that other people are having a rough time or in their heads about something… I have to lean into the idea that if I can let my ego and my needs go and assume that other people might be dealing with something and to give them the ultimate benefit of the doubt.” [44:55]   At a crossroads. In this serendipitous episode Tina and Chris who have never met before and come from completely different backgrounds, realized they share similar crossroads. Chris is asking himself if he wants to return to comedy while Tina is asking herself if she wants to return to professional running. They both ask, “how do I keep going?” and“how do I bring the joy back?” Enjoy this episode about how a runner and a comedian actually do have a lot in common and are both exploring projects that feel right and do good in the world.          Resources + People mentioned  Chris Gethard Instagram   Beautiful/Anonymous    Chris Gethard Website   Running Realized Podcast   Thank you to Athletic Greens, Momentous, and Koala Clip for sponsoring this episode. Athletic Greens is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients. Just to help my immune system be stronger and greater! It is so simple to make and it tastes good as well. I used this for my prenatal and I am still using it while breastfeeding. Now you can get up to a YEAR supply of Vitamin D3 and K2 for free with your first purchase of  Athletic Greens through my podcast. Visit here to learn more!   Being a tough year with additional stresses on top of an already overwhelming situation means sleep can often be lost...but it is the one thing that we know would help us. Being a former insomniac, I know the frustration going to bed early, yet being unable to switch your brain off can bring. These Momentous Elite Sleep capsules are fantastic and contain Melatonin, Magtein® (Magnesium L-threonate), and Wild Jujube Seed Extract which together will help reduce nighttime anxiety, gently fall asleep and improve circadian rhythm to achieve higher quality sleep.  Go here and use code TINA for 20% off.   I have been a big fan of Koala clip for years, using it on most my runs. It's a convenient way to take your phone and keys with you on your run without it getting in the way or being uncomfortable. You can either clip it on the back of your sports bra or on your waist. It doesn't bounce, does not move, sweat resistant, very comfortable, and I don’t even feel it. For my listeners, you can get 10% off your order by using code RUNNING4REAL so go here and check out some of the colors they have.   Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are, others are too, and you will help them feel less alone  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Chris, we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

*Note* This episode was recorded before the mass shooting in Atlanta. At Running For Real, we stand against the racism towards Asian American Pacific Islander communities that has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carolyn is Taiwanese-American and grew up in Houston, Texas after her parents immigrated to the US. During much of her childhood she struggled with navigating the different worlds of being Taiwanese and American. She’s now a mother, dietician, runner, and creator of the Instagram page, @diversewerun which features stories of runners who are of different cultures. We also talk deeply about how we can do our part and begin to heal. How we can create a world that is stronger and inclusive not only to skin color, but of cultures, traditions, age, genders, and so much more. Carolyn shows us that in running and in life we can all be more inclusive to people who are different than us, because that’s the beauty of being human.  “And so if this virtual space can be even just a place where someone can feel like they're not alone… I want @diversewerun to continue to exist as a safe space for people to feel seen and where they can connect with others who who are like them and hopefully help expand and broaden people's worldview.” — Carolyn Su   In this episode we cover… Growing up navigating two different cultures (Taiwanese and American) and what she experienced as a child going to school and feeling out of place and different. [08:30] The history of the treatment of Asian cultures in the United States. It’s important to understand the history so we can understand what is going on today, and how we heal. [27:30] The importance of normalizing conversations about mental health and the impact on relationships. [1:02:38]   Resources + People mentioned @diversewerun Instagram Carolyn on Grounded Podcast Carolyn on the Morning Shakeout Podcast Carolyn’s feature on Tracksmith Journal Thank you to my wonderful sponsor Momentous, Insidetracker, and Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Running for Real Podcast. Being a tough year with additional stresses on top of an already overwhelming situation means sleep can often be lost...but it is the one thing that we know would help us. Being a former insomniac, I know the frustration going to bed early, yet being unable to switch your brain off can bring. These Momentous Elite Sleep capsules are fantastic and contain Melatonin, Magtein® (Magnesium L-threonate), and Wild Jujube Seed Extract which together will help reduce nighttime anxiety, gently fall asleep and improve circadian rhythm to achieve higher quality sleep.  Go here and use code TINA for 20% off.   Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Gone down a lot of avenues but not really finding clear solutions? That is where Insidetracker can come in for you. I count on Insidetracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. I have trusted this company for years to help me show where I may be lacking and or if I just need a few tweeks here and there. I count on Insidetracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. Go here to get 25% off as a special for Running for Real listeners on their ENTIRE store.   Athletic Greens is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients. Just to help my immune system be stronger and greater! It is so simple to make and it tastes good as well. I used this for my prenatal and I am still using it while breastfeeding. Now you can get up to a YEAR supply of Vitamin D3 and K2 for free with your first purchase of  Athletic Greens through my podcast. Visit here to learn more!   Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are, others are too, and you will help them feel less alone  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Carolyn, we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

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Patrick Yawakie has been working on food sovereignty and voter awareness for years, and we finally got him on the show. We talked about lots of stuff including life, love, his current project called Decolonize Turtle Island, and as always, his three tips for being Indigenous in the modern world. Enjoy! ~ Links & Resources: People's Food Sovereignty Program Decolonize Turtle Island ~ Like this show? Leave us a review here... even one sentence helps! And if you leave your Twitter handle we'll be sure to thank you personally! You can also Support the Show on PayPal NDN Science Show WordPress Page ~

Patrick Yawakie has been working on food sovereignty and voter awareness for years, and we finally got him on the show. We talked about lots of stuff including life, love, his current project called Decolonize Turtle Island, and as always, his three tips for being Indigenous in the modern world. Enjoy! ~ Links & Resources: People's Food Sovereignty Program Decolonize Turtle Island ~ Like this show? Leave us a review here... even one sentence helps! And if you leave your Twitter handle we'll be sure to thank you personally! You can also Support the Show on PayPal NDN Science Show WordPress Page ~

On this episode I chat with Deborah about HR, Culture and Change. Are you a business or HR leader who wants to help create the new world of work and lead with authenticity and empathy? Are you ready to change beliefs, habits and behaviors and unleash human potential? Do you realize that traditional performance management is broken and are you ready to use a different methodology that can help you drive high performance, innovation and growth and also create an amazing workplace culture? Do you want to empower and inspire yourself or your team?   Click below for Deborah's special offer: Here is the link for folks to register for the totally FREE and no strings attached special Watts Involved Listener: Craft your Culture offer. https://deborahhartung.com/ https://wattsinvolved.co.za/    

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This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting Inc. Is it time to revisit your self-care?Tom Haak is the director of the HR Trend Institute. The HR Trend Institute follows, detects and encourages trends. In the people and organisation domain and in related areas. Where possible, the institute is also a trend setter. Tom is also the chief curator of The Museum of HR. Tom is considered to be one of the leading global HR thought leaders.https://hrtrendinstitute.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deb-crowe/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

This is the final episode of season three of Talking About Clothes. In it, I talk about how the hardest part of this whole year-long project was showing up everyday and doing the thing I showed up to do. And also, how after a transformative year (which this year of The Self-Made Wardrobe Project certainly was), there’s no going back to the way things were before. That year changed how I related to my clothes in fundamental ways. Thank you for revisiting this project with me, now I hope you’ll take some time to explore these remarkable Black creators and thinkers working in clothing-related fields. Because Black lives matter. And these creators are doing incredible things. In Style, Handmade Style & Sewing Brittany Diego is a celebrity stylist and fashion consultant. She also hosts the Fashion School Dropout Podcast. Website: https://www.brittanytdiego.com/ Instagram: @brittanydiego Podcast: Fashion School Dropout Stephanie Thomas, the founder and CEO of Cur8able, is a disability fashion stylist, speaker, and consultant. Website: https://cur8able.com/ Podcast: Cur8able the Podcast Instagram: @disabilityfashionstylist Jasika Nicole, is an actress and also makes her entire wardrobe. Website: http://jasikanicole.com/ Instagram: @jasikaistrycurious Marcy Harriell, as she says in her IG bio, is an actor, singer, sewist, and merrymaker. Website: http://www.oonaballoona.com/ Instagram: @marcyharriell Black Girls Sew™ is “committed to making an impact on the lives of women and youth through education in sewing, design and entrepreneurship.” Instagram: @blackgirlssew In Clothing Sustainability Dominique Drakeford, Founder of MelaninASS, and Co-Founder of Sustainable Brooklyn. In her own words, she “work[s] at the intersections of sustainability and style to heal our relationship to the Earth and spark equitable change for economic wellbeing.” Website: https://www.dominiquedrakeford.com/ Instagram: @dominiquedrakeford Aja Barber is a a writer and fashion consultant focusing on race, intersectional feminism, and fashion. Instagram: @ajabarber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AjaBarber In Fashion & History Cheyney McKnight, founder and owner of Not Your Momma’s History, is a Historical Interpreter and Living Historian. Website: http://www.notyourmommashistory.com/ Youtube: NotYourMommasHistory Instagram: @NotYourMommasHistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotYourMommasHistory Dandy Wellington is a bandleader, entertainer, event producer, and creative consultant. #VintageStyleNOTVintageValues Website: https://www.dandywellington.com/ Youtube: Dandy Wellington Instagram: @dandywellington Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dandywellington Additionally: Anti-Racism Training, Resources & People to Follow "Undoing Racism" by The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond “Race Demystified" by Milagros Phillips Rachel Elizabeth Cargle a public academic, writer, and lecturer. Website: https://www.rachelcargle.com/ Twitter: @rachelcargle Instagram: @rachel.cargle Layla F. Saad is an "author, speaker & teacher on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation & social change." Website: http://laylafsaad.com/ Instagram: @laylafsaad The Conscious Kid: "Parenting and Education through a Critical Race Lens" Instagram: @theconsciouskid Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconsciouskid Nupol Kiazolu, President Black Lives Matter Greater NY and Founder/CEO of Vote 2000. Instagram: @nupol_justice Twitter: @nupol_justice A document with dozens of additional resources. This document was compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker & Alyssa Klein in May 2020: bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES     Learn more at WhoWearsWho.com/podcast3

In this episode I talk about my commitment as a person and brand to being anti-racist.   Resources/People that I am learning from/have invested in:   Anti-Racism Resource List Rachel Rickett's Spiritual Activism Webinars Lattice Hudson's Diversity Workshop Simone Mcnish's Inclusivity Diversity Privilege in coaching & entrepreneurship Juliet Cobodo's Learn how to hold space for black & brown clients Tori Washingston's Embodied Allyship Masterclass   Connect & Work With Rachael: Instagram The Sacred Self Sanctuary  Free Higher Self Hypnosis 1:1 Coaching Application 60 Min Hypnotherapy Session 90 Min Breakthrough Session The Embodied Leadership Newsletter   If you enjoyed today's episode, please let me know by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or sharing this episode on your Stories! It means so much and it helps us reach more gorgeous souls that need to hear these messages!

What is free, available to everyone and has the power to change the world?   The ability to ask great questions.    Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Patrick Grove and self-made billionaires like Jeff Hoffman or Ray Dalio all have one thing in common: They know how to ask incredibly powerful, specific questions which is a skill they have cultivated over many years.    But why are questions so powerful? What makes them the superpower of the achiever who wants to make things happen but currently doesn't know how?   It's because questions guide our subconscious mind and changes instantly what we focus on. And whatever we focus on, we will find more of.   With this episode, I'm hoping to get you to understand how incredibly crucial this skill is, not just for your business, but for every area in your life.  Here are some powerful questions to ask yourself, as discussed in this episode: - What would I have to do to go 10x bigger? - What would I do if I had no fear or limitation? - What am I avoiding in my life? - What is the most powerful question that I could ask? - How am I being inauthentic? - What can I be deeply grateful for? - What would this look like if it were easy? - If this fails, what will be the most likely causes of the failure? - What if my core assumptions are wrong about this? What are they?   Resources & People mentioned: - Mindvalley & its interview with Patrick Grove ("Journaling As A Tool To Become A Millionaire") - Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss  

The only constant in life is change. But why is it so hard? I am honored to have CSULA professor & social innovation expert, Dr. Marla Parker, here to show us how to navigate challenging shifts well and why it's necessary to respond to God's call for change in our lives. Dr. Parker shares some excellent examples of responses to change, healthy steps to navigate the disequilibrium we feel, why we MUST have a new view of ourselves to step into the next level of our life and what concerns and encourages her most about millennials!  Other topics we touched on were:  -Can introverts be leaders? -One teacher's impact -Why is it important to respond to calls for change? -An elegant, biblical model for response to change -Navigating disequilibrium -Why change requires rest -Embracing a new view of ourselves -The fears she's had to shed to grow -What concerns her most about what she's seeing in college age students today.  -The most encouraging characteristic of the upcoming generation -Message on her heart/call on her life -Whom we should interview next (see below for list of amazing people and resources she mentioned in the show).      Link for $5 off Flourish Health Summit        Resources/People mentioned in the show: Jobelle Gacuya with HMNTY Ann Marie Williams with Public Words Project (on IG) Lisa Baxter with After School All Stars Conaxion or @Conaxion on Twitter Dr. Dmetri Seals  Chrystal Parker with Craft Spirits Week June 16 - 22 Dr. Chris Hayter Dr. April Jackson Monique Melton - author, speaker, relationship & diversity coach, Anti racism Mastermind  Ramona Wright   

Fashion designers worry all the time about how to protect their ideas. Unfortunately? Our industry doesn’t get much protection or have much control when it comes to knockoffs.   Grassroots brand Solstice Intimates has had their lingerie and loungewear ripped off before, both by independent designers and large trendy stores.   But the most recent incident with AliExpress took things to a whole new level.   Not only did AliExpress knockoff their ruffle short design. The seller stole images from the Solstice website to use for the AliExpress listing. The only change they made was the color: Fashion designers worry all the time about how to protect their ideas. Unfortunately? Our industry doesn’t get much protection or have much control when it comes to knockoffs.   Grassroots brand Solstice Intimates has had their lingerie and loungewear ripped off before, both by independent designers and large trendy stores.   But the most recent incident with AliExpress took things to a whole new level.   Not only did AliExpress knockoff their ruffle short design. The seller stole images from the Solstice website to use for the AliExpress listing. The only change they made was the color: In this mini episode of the Successful Fashion Designer podcast, I chatted with Kat from Solstice to hear more about what exactly happened and how they handled the AliExpress knockoff situation.   She talks about how it all went down, how they protect themselves from other copycats, and how they’ve built a loyal following through exceptional customer service. Resources & People mentioned Solstice Intimates Solstice on Instagram Enjoy the show? Help us out by: Rating us on iTunes – it really helps! Subscribing on iTunes Subscribing on YouTube Subscribing on Stitcher Subscribing on Google Play Subscribing on Spotify

Do you have ideas, big ideas that can change the way consumers use a specific fashion product? Do you spend all your time drawing up designs, getting feedback from friends and family and thinking of new ways to create ease of use for your consumer? Do you spend time wondering how you can build a profitable brand with no experience? Fashion retail is a tough industry to get noticed in, but you know you have the perfect product that is missing from the fashion market and your just not sure how to get it there. You can make it happen for yourself! Taking a design and building a profitable fashion brand around it, is within reach as long as you're ready to take on the day to day business tasks of building a profitable fashion brand. This is exactly what Claire Fuller did when she realized that UK retailers were not selling the perfect baby changing bag she was looking for. In this episode of the Successful Fashion Designer Podcast we will talk about her 10 year whirlwind story of building a profitable baby bag fashion brand with no experience. In the interview (which I know you’ll love) we cover: Conceptualizing your design ideas with no experience Compiling customer feedback to ensure that her baby bag was exactly what moms needed Working with a fashion seamstress/designer to bring designs to life Why she decided to self fund her first retail orders The importance of consumer markets/shows Working through distribution of her fashion baby bag Following regulations for making a children's product Her strategies for researching the marketplace The importance of taking classes and seeking guidance from people who have experience in the fashion industry How she realized it was time to sell her brand and figuring out the perfect person to be a partner Why she registered the brand name and trade name in China as well as the USA   Claire Fuller is an inventor and designer of the Babymule. She sells her brand in the UK and on amazon.   Like you, Claire started with only an idea but had no experience on how to turn it into a profitable baby bag fashion brand. Claire started her career by working as a production manager for a local sculpture artist. This job prepared her for the design process of her baby bag because it required a lot of research and problem solving to get to that end goal. But nothing could completely prepare her for this major adventure she was about to embark on. She had just had her first baby and was in search of the perfect baby bag but she couldn't seem to find exactly what she was looking for. So she embarked on the journey of designing and producing her own profitable baby bag fashion brand with no experience. What are the ins and outs of starting your own fashion brand? She talks about everything from the design startup phase all the way to the production and distribution phase. She also shares some of the burdens that rain down once you have hit a peak in your business and you can no longer run this thing on your own. Resources & People mentioned BabyMule Website Mintel Reports Enjoy the show? Help us out by: Rating us on iTunes – it really helps! Subscribing on iTunes Subscribing on YouTube Subscribing on Stitcher Subscribing on Google Play Subscribing on Spotify

I usually cover a lot of heavy stuff in this show, but as always my main goal is to bring out the light in any dark situation. Today, let’s just stand in the light for a little bit; let’s laugh for therapy's sake and roll with whatever crazy, zany hijinks the universe wants to throw at us. This episode is all about why finding the light in the dark is essential to our personal well-being. It’s time to talk comedy. Humor is healing. This is the anthem of my guest Susan Stewart. Susan is a Toronto-based comedian and speaker who has walked her path of darkness but has come out laughing. Susan will be the first to tell you that even the most uncomfortable or unfortunate circumstances can become humorous with time. The real, deep, heavy topics that most folks want to skirt around are her comedy bread and butter. I love that she plays so lightheartedly with the duality of comedy and tragedy. What she creates with her stories is something truly beautiful and truly human. In this episode, Susan and I commiserate about so many things including how hard it can be to parent our children sometimes, struggles with mental health, and the strength of the communities that rally around us. Above all else, we will celebrate the fact that the darkness has not won. Light wills out and life finds a way. You ready to laugh? Listen in to hear Susan and I talk about: Feeling amazing on the outside (thanks to the Crisis Diet) but falling apart on the inside. Why humor is such an important component in telling our truths. Standup comedy, mental health, and the ability to stop blaming external circumstances. Susan's windy path back to humor by way of working for the government. Misadventures in parenting and Susan's hilarious re-enactment of her partner's daughter. What prompted Susan to write a book. HINT: It's not what I was expecting! How Susan helped me name who I wanted to be based on what I liked to do as a child..I'm a dabbler! And I LOVE that about myself. Susan’s advice for those who might be struggling and feeling alone. Resources + People mentioned Emelia Symington Fedy's (Going There guest) course, Necessary Creatives   More From Susan Susan Stewart is a comedian, author, and professional speaker who has spent the last 15 years entertaining and inspiring people to see the lighter side of life. Susan is the author of Reaching The Laugh Resort, Your New Lenses Are Ready For Pick Up: A Guide To Seeing The Lighter Side Of Life, You Gotta Laugh: Wit And Wisdom About Not Taking Life (Or Yourself) Too Seriously. You can learn more about Susan at susanstewart.ca.

“Life is fascinating; people are even more so.” My friend Laura Egland couldn’t have started this podcast with anything more fitting. As I record this interview, Laura and I are sitting in her cozy home in Fargo, North Dakota. Life is happening right here, right now including some rambunctious mews and hijinks from Laura’s new kitty. Since I am allll about life being real, sometimes it’s really messy and filled with a bit of kitten noise! Laura and I are two peas in a pod. We’ve only been together in-person twice in the past five years, but it feels like I’ve been her friend for life. We had a lot of fun talking about just anything: from embarrassing stories, using humor and self-deprecation as a defense mechanism, and the heartbreaking moments that have shaped us. Laura literally holds nothing back. With unflinching humor, real-life details, and unmatched honesty, Laura shares so much with us today. I know you are going to love her wild story of having her car repossessed on her birthday…while she was masturbating! She also shares how growing up was hard, but life is now better than she could have ever imagined. We talk about limiting beliefs about money, and how we can define what it means to be wealthy. Storytelling is a bit of a lost art and Laura is both preserving that through her project, “The Tell” AND keeping the spirit alive on this show. I hope you feel encouraged to share your most embarrassing, messiest, wildest tales with a good friend..or even ME! Listen in to hear Laura and I talk about: Laura’s incredible story of having her car repossessed on her birthday...while masturbating. How Laura created a community of storytellers that she didn’t even know she needed. Struggling to answer “Is it OK to be funny?” especially in these incredibly trying times. How our childhood informs and shapes up way more than we realize...and learning to find the good qualities in our less than stellar parents (i.e. imperfect human beings). Our egos. End of sentence, period. Becoming a mother young, handling relationships, and making choices to improve and grow evenwhen it's hard. Resources + People mentioned Hitachi Magic Wand (per Laura, do NOT get a knock-off) Laura's storytelling venture, The Tell (modeled after The Moth) My story (of the cat in my freezer) at Laura's The Tell (it's hilarious...promise!) More of Laura An incorrigible user of humor in all situations (appropriate or not), Laura Egland has worn many hats in her life, and is now in the midst of the metaphorical shit-pile, gleefully working on examining and casting aside all of the things she assumed (and assumed others assumed) about herself. On the home front, Laura lives in Fargo, ND with her wonderful fiancé, and two cats who are obvious stand-ins for her now-adult son living in Atlanta. A large extended family comprised of folks with whom she shares no DNA, and a few with whom she does wraps up what Laura refers to as “quite the charmed life if I stop whining long enough.” When not working at her accounting job, Laura focuses on fostering community via a storytelling event she founded—the Tell—now in its sixth season; treating herself *when she remembers* with grace; consuming copious amounts of coffee and cheese; willingly discussing her own mental illness struggles; blogging in her head (and eventually to an actual site!); and ignoring the dust bunnies in her house. Laura’s life-goal is to be a stay-at-home Kitty Mom who also gets to spend her time supporting her community while blogging and podcasting for fun. She fully intends to always ignore the dust bunnies.Facebook ∆ // Instagram

Opening up to others is one of the hardest things to do. When we do practice vulnerability, what happens is an authentic connection with another human being that is wonderfully sweet. But...knowing the rewards of honesty is still not enough sometimes for us to break the ice. It’s helpful when there is someone else to pave the way and that’s one of the many reasons why I love Ashley Beaudin. I reached out to Ashley early on in the formation of this podcast, and I’ve been excited to have her on the show since. Ashley is passionate about online community building, and she knows that it all starts with honesty + bravery. Ashley's signature movement, Imperfect Boss, helps to normalize imperfection in all things. Nobody’s perfect, and Ashley’s doesn’t just acknowledge imperfections...she embraces them. Among her many passions are donuts, meeting people, and changing lives. Get to know the real Ashley with me today as we break apart a recent Instagram post that is radically honest and incredibly real. We cover topics like her childhood, body image, sex addictions, and receiving government assistance. Ashley’s story has a little bit for everyone, and I am inspired and in awe by her bravery in the face of adversity. Shall we? Listen in to hear Ashley and I talk about: Our favorite donuts. Ashley's is a sour cream glaze while mine is anything maple bacon. Ashley’s recent Instagram post (she was on a mission to disrupt shame) and 5 of her super honest imperfections - a sexting addiction and never been kissed are just 2 of them! Feeling uncertain in your own body and the impact of your parents growing up - from feeling rejected to lacking basic self-care. How Ashley has struggled with her sexting addiction and intimate relationships. How faith and church culture impacted Ashley’s ability to grow.  Battling shame and fear when going on financial assistance.  Why Ashley ended up having 12 teeth pulled at a men’s homeless shelter. Resources + People mentioned The Imperfect Boss website and Instagram - check out Ashley's upcoming Imperfect Boss camp! I want to go so bad!!!!! More of Ashley Inspirational speaker and movement maker, Ashley Beaudin is the visionary behind #theimperfectboss; a movement that is inspiring tens of thousands of creative women to become real and confident in life and business. Ashley is known for her passionate, authentic and dynamic voice. Her voice and work have been featured in publications and events such as Mind Body Green, Combining Passions, Wild Hearts Conference, Belong Magazine and many more.Website ∆ // Instagram ∆ // Twitter ∆ // Pinterest

It is common belief that the customer’s needs should always come first, but what if employees’ needs were put first in order to ensure customer satisfaction? James Dodkins shares his ideas on what a company looks like when the employees are made top priority, so that in return they can be best prepared to treat customers as their main focus. Featured Interview: Shep speaks with James Dodkins about his idea of what it looks like for companies to put employees first and customers second. James shares seven key components to creating a working culture that best allows for customer success, when the employees are taken care of first and foremost. Giveaway: Download James’ book Foundations for Customer Centricity at no charge! (URL - http://www.jamesdodkins.com/books.html) Top Takeaways: Seven components to creating a culture of outstanding customer experience: 1. Vision: Have a core understanding of who your customer is, what their needs are, and what a successful outcome would be. 2. Align: Align the vision around the delivery of those specific things. 3. Capability: Make sure the people within the company are skilled enough to make the vision come to life. 4. Workplace: Have the right environment for the right employees, to ensure the best work is being done. 5. Incentive: Make sure workers are getting paid for doing the right and important things, not just doing mundane tasks. 6. Resources: People within the company must have the budget to be able to make the right things happen for the customer. 7. Empowerment: Without this key component, the rest don’t work. Workers must feel confident that their decisions will be supported by leadership within the company. About: James Dodkins helps companies create outstanding and unforgettable customer experiences. He travels the globe learning the secrets of the world’s best performing companies, and he uses that information to help organizations replicate that success. He specializes in customer experience and customer centricity. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, “New York Times” best-selling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and your host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does storytelling help sustainability? Ravinol Chambers is an Irish born entrepreneur, filmmaker and a former monk who helps those making a positive difference in the world bring their stories to life. He is the founder of the multi-award winning Be Inspired Films and a strong believer in the power of business for social change. Ravinol has been on an eighteen kilometres’ auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) journey from Mumbai to Kanyakumari (southernmost tip of India), shooting a documentary along the way. It was a road movie with a purpose to explore the issue of girls’ education in India today through the people he met along the way. Storytelling and sustainability By using stories, sustainability can be removed from the organisational, company line type and be made more personal and real. Storytelling puts sustainability into real-life context so that people relate to it more. Not enough organisations have embraced it yet, but it is a massive opportunity to make sustainable more mainstream. Key Advice Organisations should align to a clear, focused story around sustainability. The best organisations are ones that don’t just do something to offset or to mitigate what they are doing, but they find something that is truly aligned to their actual purpose. Questions like ‘does my company actually exist in the world to do anything more than just make money?’ ‘does it have an impact in the world?’ are good to consider while framing a story. The recent global sustainability goals are good to choose from. It is also important to be real and honest. People connect more with organisations that are honest about their failures, and their future goals. The story should involve people around, and it should be personal. A good way is to have it told through the narrative of a person who is impacted by the work the organisation is doing. Implementing Sustainability On 2015, Be Inspired Films was certified as a B Corp.  It gave a benchmark in different areas like: how the staff is looked after, the company culture, how the purchasing was done, the kind of organisations Be Inspired Films worked with, where the flow of capital went, what the environmental policy is, how recycling is done. Committing to a formal, certified system helps in measuring sustainability, and thereby helps your sustainability impact grow. Impact in Daily Life In his day to day life, Ravinol feels further committed to sustainability. He has been moving sustainability into more areas of his life – where he spends his money on, the products he buys etc., to be a part of the change. Ravinol thinks that if each of us just change the way we spend money, businesses would change overnight. Nature Memory A walk in the woods one evening when the sun was setting behind a hill and filled the whole place with golden sunlight. Getting in to nature reminds Ravinol of a bigger sense of connection and a feeling of being part of nature. He thinks when one feels connected to nature, it is much more difficult to commit acts of violence on anyone or anything. Takeaway from this episode Be aware of the idea of connection – connection to self, connection with others, connection with nature.   Ravinol most admires Tribhuvanath - A monk and friend. A daring, brave and wonderful person. Russell Brand - Comedian Elon Musk - CEO of Tesla Motors Jay Shetty - Vlogger Glen Hansard - Musician and friend Ravinol admires all of them for the same reason - they are empowered and each of them is utilising it for a higher purpose. Resources & People mentioned in the Interview Business in the Community Pioneers Post – Online magazine by Matter & Co Mallen Baker – Blogger B Corporation Prince EA

If you could speak with a person who sees the future clearly, mindful of the ways technological advances we re making today will impact what is to come, what questions would you ask that person? This conversation with Kevin Kelly is EXACTLY that for Dane, his opportunity to speak with a person who many have called visionary and who has long impacted the way he thinks and works in the new digital economy. Kevin is co-founder of Wired Magazine and many notable organizations and online communities as well as author of several bestselling books. He s also the man Tim Ferriss refers to as possibly the most interesting man in the world. Kevin sees himself as one of many stewards of a long line of creative and innovative thought. His humble perspective is refreshing. As Dane and Kevin chat you get the distinct feeling that Kevin doesn t think he s all that important, but rather that it s important that he handles the responsibility of what he s been given, well. What has he been given? He describes it as a long legacy of innovative ideas and perspectives about what s happening in the world and how things work. Combine that with his feeling that he s been at the right place at the right time and you have as an outcome, his very prolific life and body of work. Are the accomplishments of any productive life luck, or is it destiny? Kevin Kelly and Dane Sanders take a deep dive into the issue of fortune, luck, and destiny in this interesting conversation as Kevin unpacks his beliefs about the opportunities and situations in our lives that we could not have arranged, yet come to us all the same. His belief is that much of what happens is luck, but that you are responsible to be ready when that lucky moment arrives. Whether you believe in luck or a greater sense of destiny, you re going to be challenged by the way Kevin thinks about the subject. It was inevitable that Kevin Kelly would write this book… And with a sense of irony he s titled it Inevitable. It s a compilation of Kevin s thoughts on how we got to this point in human history and where our current technological abilities and experiments are leading us into a future that cannot be avoided. What remains to be seen is how humanity will steward what we create and the opportunities that rise from it. He addresses the challenges technology faces (everything from Artificial Intelligence to mass collaboration) and the types of turning points humanity will face in deciding how to use those technologies. Will we turn the corner toward a greater society or allow ourselves to go the way of immediate profit but eventual destruction? Make some time to listen to this one. While you may not agree with Kevin s viewpoint, you will undoubtedly be challenged by it. And that is a huge step toward the creation of your inevitable future. Outline of this great episode [0:01] Dane s introduction to this episode with Kevin Kelly. [2:06] How Dane and Kevin first met and why Dane invited Kevin on the show. [3:47] A primary influence on Kevin in the past. [5:40] How Kevin views the role he and Wired Magazine have played in the world. [9:28] Developing the skill to be ready when luck arrives. [12:49] Building the ability to receive (as well as give). [14:16] Kevin s new book, The Inevitable. [16:05] Kevin s view of what is inevitably coming. [22:41] What creators need to be aware of moving into the future we re creating. [28:59] How should we think about the stewardship of our own attention moving forward? Resources & People mentioned in this episode Wired Magazine Cool Tools The Well Gabe Lyons Seth Godin Fast Track Photographer Stewart Brand (Whole Earth Catalogue) What Color Is Your Parachute? Kevin s Resources: Webiste: www.KK.org Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Kevin2Kelly BOOK: New Rules for the New Economy BOOK: Out of Control BOOK:The Silver Cord BOOK: What Technology Wants BOOK: The Inevitable Connect with the Converge team: Website: www.Fastermind.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followdane/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danesanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/danesanders The post S2 Ep. 001 – Futurist Visions of the Inevitable with Kevin Kelly appeared first on Fastermind.co.